Honouring Those Who Served in the
New Zealand Armed Forces in Korea 1950–1957
by
Howard Chamberlain
Edited by PDF Cooke
2nd Revised Edition 2024
Introduction
On a peninsula of disputed claims for sovereignty, the Korean War started with an invasion of the south from the north on 25 June 1950. The north was assisted by the Communist world and the south by the West. The United Nations co-ordinated the defence assistance for the south, headed by US forces. New Zealand became of one of 15 nations to offer military aid. The New Zealand Government formed an Emergency Force (soon renamed K-Force or Kayforce) based around a regiment of field artillery and support services. Hurriedly trained, the Kayforce Main Body departed by sea on 10 December 1950. It was expanded in August 1951 and was augmented by deployment of ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy. An armistice in July 1953 saw active combat cease, and NZ maintained a reduced presence in Korea until July 1957.
The two-volume history New Zealand and the Korean War by Ian McGibbon (Oxford University Press in association with the Historical Branch, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington,1992-96) is the primary reference regarding New Zealand’s efforts during that conflict. New Zealand and the Korean War is a must read for anyone interested in the role New Zealand played during the Korean War. In contrast this New Zealand Korean Roll is an attempt to list with brief notes the men who served in New Zealand units in Koprea.
This roll is not intended in any way to provide an exhaustive résumé of each or any man’s service. At best a thumbnail sketch is all that is intended. It is a small tribute to New Zealanders who served in Korea either in an active service role until 1954 or as part of the garrison troops until 1957, and a record of medals (where possible) that have been awarded to individuals.
The tables below should be read in conjunction with the documents above and the Appendices below as these all form part of an understanding of the whole Roll.
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NZ Korea War Roll A-L
| Name | Number | Rank | Unit/Ship | Corp/Arm | Date Left NZ | Date Returned to NZ | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT, Thomas Willie | 13965 | Leading Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 11 Aug 1926. Working in the Police Dept before he enlisted 29 Sep 1951 in the RNZN as an Assistant Cook. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Served in the second deployment of this ship to Korea and was mainly in west coast Korean waters. He was also No.3 Ammunition number on Bofors Gun Crew. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Irirangi shortly after RTNZ and was with the first naval group on site after the rail accident at Tangiwai on Christmas Day 19543. DEE from RNZN Feb 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Awarded the Queen's Service Medal in 1978 for Community Service. |
| ABBOTT, Ralph Jauncey | 30088 | Major | NZ Base HQ | RNZAC | 30/06/2054 | 28/02/2055 | Born Birmingham, UK, 16 Oct 1915. Came to NZ circa 1920 with his parents. Attended Christchurch Boys High School and was a member of the School Cadet unit. Served as an Infantry Officer during WWII in 20 Battalion (Service No 11680). Served overseas from 19 Dec 1940 to 22 Dec 1944. Regular Force officer appointed to Kayforce 23 Jun 1954. Travelled to Sydney on Teal aircraft from Christchurch and onwards by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 28 Jul 1954 and was appointed DAA & QMG Kayforce. Served mainly at NZ HQ Base in Korea but also on TOD at HQ 1 Comwel Div. Emplaned Japan 22 Feb 1955 for RTNZ by civil air deplaning Christchurch 28 Feb 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Emergency Force 20 Mar 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force, 21 Mar 1955. Posted to Headquarters Southern Military District, Christchurch and appointed Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General. Appointed Area Officer, Area 9, Nelson, 2 Jul 1956. Was appointed Honorary Aide De Camp to His Excellency the Governor General from 9 Nov 1963. Retired from the Army 24 Feb 1964 as Lieutenant Colonel. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ABERCROMBIE, James Gilbert | 14289 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland, 9 May 1928. Played football (soccer) for Scotland. Enlisted in RNZNVR at Māori in London. Appointed to Kaniere as Medical Officer 2 Feb 1953 until 7 Mar 1954. M.B., Ch.B. Travelled to Korea via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Returned to the UK on completion of his short service engagement. Came back to NZ and enlisted in RNZNVR from Oct 1957 to Sep 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| ABEY, Ronald (Snow) | 207776 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Gore, Southland, 9 Jul 1927. Enlisted in Army (644493) in Mar 1943 for home service. Served for three months in RNZAF as Aircraftman 2nd Class (452869) until the end of the War. Served in RNZAF one and a half months before enlisting in Kayforce. Photographed in Dunedin at a farewell morning tea at the Dunedin City Council. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Gunner in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Wellington. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. TSFD to Regular Force 14 Aug 1952 and appointed Cook in RNZASC. Discharged from Regular Force by purchase on 28 Aug 1952. |
| ABLARD, William Henry | 12797 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Boston, Lincolnshire, UK, 26 Oct 1926. Civil trade Baker. Entered the Royal Navy as Boy 1st Class on 21 Feb 1944. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Apr 1944. Served in the sloop HMS Hind in which he reached rate of Able Seaman and served in the UK, Aden, Ceylon and the Mediterranean. Released from the RN 10 Oct 1947. Enlisted at Maori for six years in the RNZN and signed up at the Victoria Barracks, Portsmouth. Granted the rate of Able Seaman. Served in Lachlan 29 Jul 1949–24 Aug 1951 then Tui for a little over three months. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed in the second deployment of Hawea to Korean waters. This ship was mainly involved in patrols and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. DEE 14 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ACHESON, Denis James | 11890 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, 17 Jan 1929. Joined the RNZN on Short Service Commission as Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant 14 Jun 1954. Served at Philomel 16 Jun 1954–20 Apr 1955. Appointed to Pukaki 21 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Confirmed in the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant 14 Jun 1955. RTNZ and was in Tamaki 3 Aug 1956–13 Oct 1957 then at Philomel 14 Oct–2 Jul 1958. Part of the time he was at a civil hospital. Completed Short Service Commission 2 Jul 1958 and released from RNZN. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ACKLAND, Allan Evlynn | 203725 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/06/2052 | Born Arapuni, Waikato 7 Sep 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (658814, Private, 3 Battalion. Welder from Arapuni. Next-of-kin Mrs P.M. Ackland (mother) Arapuni.) from Apr 1947 to Nov 1948. Served in 2 NZ Bn and YMCA for a short time. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Artillery Driver in C Troop, 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2 was posted to an Arapuni address 22 Jan 1957. Living in Hamilton in 1996. Died Hamilton 21 Jan 2004 aged 78 years. |
| ADAMS, Douglas | 12639 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland 29 Apr 1916. Enlisted in the RN 7 Oct 1936 in the rate of Stoker 2nd Class. His first ship was HMS Firedrake 17 Apr 1937–13 Jan 1939. Served in the Mediterranean during the Spanish Civil War enforcing the arms blockade imposed on both sides of the conflict. His next ship was HMS Diana also in the Mediterranean and then returned to home waters. Served in HMS Edinburgh Castle, 2 Apr 1941–15 Aug 1943 an armed merchant cruiser which served in WWI and WWII. While in this ship he sailed to South Africa and to Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). His next ship was HMS Catterick an escort destroyer 21 Aug 1944–30 Jun 1945 operating from Alexandria. Doug Adams advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 18 Jan 1945. He also served in HMS Cardigan Bay 2 Oct 1945–1 Apr 1946 (Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate) operating from HMS St Angelo (Malta). Service in HMS Brissenden followed 2 Apr–12 Jul 1946. By early Feb 1947 he was at HMS Imperieuse a shore base training estab and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1947. He was discharged from the RN 23 Dec 1948. WWII Medals not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Enlisted 13 Feb 1949 in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) as Stoker Mechanic and advanced on succeeding days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and then to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. He was one of the crew who sailed Tutira to NZ in May 1949. He remained in Tutira and sailed for Korean waters 3 Jul 1950. Tutira participated in escort and patrolling duties and took part in the Inchon landings. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Drafted to Philomel 2 Aug 1951–12 Feb 1952. DEE 12 Feb 1952. Re-engaged in RNZN for six years 30 Nov 1953 and once again advanced from Stoker Mechanic to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on successive days. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–18 Jan 1956 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. He served in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955. His service in the RNZN continued in Black Prince and in Royalist 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and. RTNZ 20 Jul 1958. Also served in Tamaki and Philomel and in Pukaki. Discharged to RA 30 Nov 1960. Douglas Adams re-enlisted in the RNZN as a General Service Hand 8 Jan 1962 and served in Philomel and then at the RNZN Hospital from 23 Jul 1963. Discharged Dead 26 May 1975 aged 59 years having spent nearly 39 years in naval service. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ADAMS, Frederick | 203533 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Norfolk Island 16 Mar 1923. Previous service for 2 years in Australian Army. Discharged at own request. Driver for Birkenhead Borough Council. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Able Troop, 161 Bty. Served in all areas where battery was positioned from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Accidentally injured (broken rib) 28 Sep 1951 and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. Emplaned Iwakuni on 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ, via Sydney and deplaning Auckland on 13 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat Aparima. Discharged 5 Sep 1952 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3 was posted to an Auckland address 22 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ADAMS, Henry Albert | 208462 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Milton, Otago 22 Aug 1926. Driver for Milton Transport Ltd. Enlisted in Kayforce on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, on 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952. Gun Number, Easy Troop, 163 Bty. Served mainly in the Imjin and Armistice Area. M/O 16 Fd Regt on 15 Dec 1953 to NZ Base HQ and TFRD to NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 18 Dec 1953 taking three-days to move from one to the other. Embarked on SS Taiyuan 19 Feb 1954 at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. He completed the journey from Sydney and deplaned Wellington from a Teal flight 12 Mar 1954. Discharged 20 May 1954. Served overseas one year 290 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Milton 2004. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.4 was posted to a Milton address 22 Jan 1957. Died Milton or Balclutha 8 Aug 2007 aged 80 years. |
| ADAMS, James Henry | 208561 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Cronadun, Westport 18 Jun 1926. Grocer's assistant. Served in RNZAF at Harewood and Wigram as Aircraftman 2nd Class (Service No 445586) 23 Nov 1944 until 2 Oct 1945 and was discharged 3 Oct 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as Carpenter by W.E. Satherly, Westport. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served wherever the battery was located. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Hiro and placed on NZ Roll 20 Feb 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 20–25 Feb 1952 (gastro enteritis). Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Sydney, was admitted to Hospital in Sydney for about 14 days and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1954. Brother to John Frederick ADAMS. His Kayforce Discharge No.5 was posted to a Westport address 22 Jan 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ADAMS, John Fredrick | 208562 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Westport 30 Nov 1929. Coal miner from Westport. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on to Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Employment in 16 Fd Regt not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ arriving on Teal flight at Wellington 17 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Served overseas one year 280 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.6 was sent to him at Westport 22 Jan 1957. Brother of James Henry ADAMS q.v. |
| ADAMS, Maurice Richard | 203501 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Marton, Manawatu, 7 Jan 1923.Territorial Service in Manawatu Mounted Rifles in 1941 in New Zealand. Embarked with 9th Reinforcements for overseas service 14 May 1943. Served in Italy, 2 NZEF, 7 Anti-Tank Regt (454201) during WWII. RTNZ 20 Dec 1945. SOS 2 NZEF 24 Feb 1946. Vehicle mechanic and taxi driver from Palmerston North. Next-of-kin, Mrs N.H. Adams, Marton. Enlisted in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which 16 Fd Regt took part. RHQ Vehicle Mechanic 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Bombardier 9 Jan 1951, Sergeant 1 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned at Auckland from Teal flight 22 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 165 days. Applied to return to Korea for second tour but rank of Gunner, as offered, was not accepted. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.7 was posted to an Auckland address on 22 Jan 1957. Understood to have died in Tauranga on 9 Oct 2001 aged 78. |
| ADAMS, Rex Walter (Allen) | 204035 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Auckland 4 Dec 1929. Factory hand at Auckland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Div Comwel Sigs Regt, NZ Component, 30 Aug 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Applied to join Regular Force as Rex Allan ADAMS in the appointment of Rifleman 2 NZ Regt. Later NZOSM and KWSM issued to his widow. |
| ADAMS, Richard Jack | 460139 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/10/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Otorohanga, Waikato, 14 Mar 1933. 10th CMT intake. Enlisted 27 Jul 1954 in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Posted 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. Emplaned Whenuapai 29 Oct 1954 and travelled to Japan by RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 (ONZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted several times to 3 Canadian Field Ambulance. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 117 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Apr 1956. Posted to a TF unit. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hamilton, 4 Jan 1988 aged 55 years. |
| ADAMS, Sinclair Maurice | 896654 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 17/02/2054 | Born Timaru 14 Oct 1931. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 and travelled by air to Sydney. Travelled onward by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then by Teal flight to Wellington deplaning 17 Feb 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.10 was sent to an address in Timaru in 1957. Died Timaru, 21 Nov 1983 aged 52 years. |
| ADAMSON, Noel Alexander | 208188 | Craftsman | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 23/08/2052 | Born Hamilton 9 Dec 1925. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951 as a Storeman Driver. Attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned NZ 23 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Oct 1952. Living in Ashburton 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ashburton, 15 Sep 2008. |
| ADDIS, Neil William | 688981 | Private | attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZDC | 02/09/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Wellington 24 Feb 1931. Dental Technician, Wellington Hospital Board. Enlisted 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Attached to 16 Fd Regt and similarly attached to 10 Tpt Coy FAP while acting as a dental mechanic. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas one year 141 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Mt Maunganui 26 Nov 2014, aged 83 years. |
| ADLAM, Cyril James Joseph | 2735 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Ashburton 22 Apr 1925. Shop Assistant before he joined the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 16 May 1941. Drafted to Leander 14 Dec 1941. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 22 Apr 1943 and to Able Seaman on 21 Dec 1943. He was aboard when Leander was severely damaged by a Japanese torpedo during the action at Kuala Gulf. Leander RTNZ for temporary repairs and then sailed to the USA for major repairs and refitting. Many of the crew went onto the UK where Achilles was undergoing a major overhaul and rearming. Drafted to Achilles 8 Jan 1944–29 Jun 1944 and RTNZ in her. Drafted to Arbutus 30 Jun 1944–19 Jan 1945. Also served again in Achilles 15 Sep 1945–18 May 1946 and was a Manus, Guam and Tokyo Bay to relieve Gambia. At Philomel 19 May 1946 then Waiouru followed by Tasman (Lyttelton) Also served in Kiwi 16 Jun–18 Dec 1949. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 19 Apr 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 11 Feb 1950 and sailed for Korea 3 Jul 1950. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Waiouru at the naval wireless station. DEE 31 Mar 1952. Probably awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| ADLINGTON, Brian Jack | 206848 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Eketahuna, Wairarapa, 20 Mar 1929. Farmer. Came from Tirau, Waikato. Enlisted as Kayforce replacement 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1952. Posted to 161 Bty 16 Fd Regt and served with the Battery wherever deployed. Promoted Lance Bombardier 19 Aug 1953, Bombardier 5 Feb 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 5 Mar 1954. Twelve-month extension to service in Korea approved. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Guam and Australia and deplaned NZ on 3 Aug 1954 to go on furlough but took his discharge while on leave. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Matamata 8 Aug 2013 aged 84 years. |
| AGER, Leonard George | 15689 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Eltham, Taranaki 13 Feb 1940. Cycle mechanic at Normanby before he entered the RNZN on 25 Apr 1956. Underwent training as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering) in both Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 for Malaya and the Far East (Japan and Korea). Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 13 Aug 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 13 Aug 1958. Discharged Dead 27 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| AGNEW, Alex Peter | 206369 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Wellington on 11 Feb 1929. Enlisted in on 12 Sep 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Was soon in action with the Battery from Pusan to the north. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. M/I 10 Tpt Coy attached FAP from 16 Fd Regt 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight Aranui. Discharged from Kayforce, 28 Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Joined Regular Force, RNZASC, 14 Apr 1959. Served at Fort Dorset, Trentham Camp. Changed Corps to RNZA and was posted to 163 Bty, RNZA at Waiouru but soon requested a transfer back to RNZASC and was then employed again as a Driver at Trentham Platoon, RNZASC. Discharged from the Army in the rank of Driver 18 Jul 1963. Died circa 2000. |
| AGNEW, Donald | 211269 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Port Chalmers, Otago, 25 Nov 1931. Came from Tariki, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by civil air (Qantas or BCPA) arriving Iwakuni. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ Engineer Section. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Also served with 25 Canadian Fd Regt. Sapper Agnew embarked 10 Nov 1954 on the New Australia departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and travelled by air from Brisbane to Auckland on Teal flight deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later received NZOSM and NZGSM (K). SOS Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF Unit (1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt). |
| AGNEW, Richard Arnold | 13756 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Greenan, County Down, Northern Ireland, 24 Aug 1919. Was a fitter before he entered the Royal Navy on 8 Nov 1939. Issued the Service No D/MX 62579 and his initial rate was Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. His initial training was conducted at HMS Drake 8 Nov 1939–23 Mar 1940. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 24 Aug 1940 and was drafted to HMS Emerald a light cruiser 8 May 1941. This ship was TSFD to the Indian Ocean for convoy protection duties. The ship returned to the UK to refit at Portsmouth. Drafted to the minesweeper HMS Rattler 16 Oct 1942. This ship was renamed HMS Loyalty in Jun 1943. Loyalty was part of Operation Starkey, an activity to attract German aircraft to view unusual minesweeping operation near the French coast. The ships on this operation came under fire from German Shore batteries and HMS Hydra was damaged. On return to Dover they were mistakenly fired upon by British Shore batteries causing further damage. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 23 Aug 1943. At HMS Victory 26 Jul 1944–11 Mar 1945. Richard's next ship was LST 3010 and operated from HMS Braganza located at Bombay Jul–Nov 1945 and then back in Britain. He also served in HMS Norfolk (cruiser) and then HMS Resource (a fleet repair ship) Aug 1947–Oct 1948. His final ship while in the RN was HMS Cygnet in which he served 8 Nov 1949–6 Nov 1950. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer while at Victory 3 Nov 1951 and to Chief Engine Room Artificer 7 Nov 1951. Released from RN 25 Jan 1952. Enlisted in the RNZN 26 Jan 1952 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and was advance on successive days to Chief Engine Room Artificer 29 Jan 1952. First stationed at Philomel 6 Feb 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed for Korean waters 3 Mar 1953 to relieve Rotoiti. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and providing gunfire support. RTNZ 3 Mar 1954. Later served in Black Prince 7 Jan–20 Sep 1955, Hawea and Rotoiti. Sent to the UK Jun 1957 and held on the books of Maori 11 Jun 1956–27 Mar 1961 in preparation for Taranaki when this ship was brought to NZ. Discharged to RA 25 Jan 1962. Chief Engine Room Artificer Agnew received the 1939–45 Star, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal 12 Nov 1954 and the British Empire Medal 1 Jan 1962. He may have received other WWII Medals and was Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AHERN, Edward (Ted) | 206427 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Wellington 23 Aug 1927. Served as Private 815508, in Jayforce 2nd deployment 1947–48 for approximately 18 months. Labourer for Steel Construction Ltd, Wellington. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 30 Dec 1951 and was posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed return by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1954. Died Levin War Veterans Home 2 May 2003 aged 76 years. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AHLBRANDT, Carl | 923048 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Dunedin 28 Mar 1931. Enlisted 14 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air (Qantas or BCPA) arriving Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in most areas where 10 Tpt Coy was involved but mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce, 9 Feb 1955 and was posted to a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 31 May 1997 aged 66 years. |
| AHMU, Heywood Randall | 204221 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Apia, Western Samoa, 19 Nov 1926. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 at Auckland as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland 19 Apr 1952 and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Promoted Lance Bombardier 17 Jun 1953, Temporary Bombardier 18 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni early Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight at Auckland. Served overseas for one year 207 days. Discharged Kayforce 6 Jan 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Onehunga in 2002. Brother of Taisi Ahmu (below). Discharge Cert No.18 sent to Auckland 22 Jan 1957. Died Auckland 18 Mar 2009 aged 82 years. |
| AHMU, Taisi | 203695 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Apia, Western Samoa, 8 Jan 1924. Vehicle mechanic at Tappenden Motors, Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Gunner in Peter Bty, Baker Troop. Accidentally burned and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 6 Nov 1951. Emplaned at Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ by civil air deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Served overseas for one year and 232 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Dec 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharge Cert No.19 sent to Auckland 22 Jan 1957. Brother of Heyward Ahmu (q.v.). Died date and place not confirmed. |
| AINGE, Russell Williden Kerr | 30140 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 22/02/2055 | Born Waimate, 14 May 1921. Staff Cadet at Royal Military College Duntroon Feb 1940–Jun 1942. WWII Service and embarked with 13th Reinforcements 26 Apr 1943 and served in Italy. Was a member of 5 Brigade that travelled from Italy to Japan and served with British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Japan. RTNZ 26 Feb 1947. SMD Coy RNZASC Jan 1948 and promoted Captain 29 Jun 1948. Seconded to Kayforce with the Emergency Force rank of Major. Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. Appointed OC 10 Tpt Coy. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force on 15 Dec 1951. Emplaned on Philippines Airliner to the UK to attend Staff College at Camberley. Disembarked UK, 17 Dec 1951. TSFD to NZ Regiment Dec 1951. RTNZ 22 Feb 1955. Appointed Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, HQ NZ Division, Linton Camp, 21 Mar 1955. Also served in 1 NZ Regt, Malaya, appointed 2i/c 1 Bn 4 Aug 1957. Was at Kota Tinggi and Nyasa Camp then to Taiping. Awarded a Mention in Despatches. RTNZ disembarking from TSS Captain Cook at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Attended Armed Forces Staff College in Virginia, USA 15 Aug 1966–20 Jun 1967. Next appointed Director of Plans in Army Headquarters in Feb 1967. Promoted Temporary Colonel 7 Aug 1967 and appointed Commandant Waiouru Camp. Returned from Singapore Dec 1970 to take up appointment of Chief of Staff Home Command. Appointed OBE 1972. Appointed Commander Field Force Command 1 Mar 1973. Brigadier Ainge retired on medical grounds and posted to the Retired List 1 Mar 1976. Died Christchurch 23 Mar 1976. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and PJM. Died Auckland 23 Mar 1976. Buried Waimairi Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| AINSWORTH, Robert Alexander | 74615 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Auckland 21 Aug 1930. Labourer employed by the Midland Hotel. Enlisted in Kayforce 6 Jul 1954 at Wellington. Service number suggests previous service in RNZAF (not verified). Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 6 Jan 1955, driver 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ, arriving at Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.20 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Timaru. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 and posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked on troopship Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957, arrived at Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and entered Nee Soon Camp. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ 16 Dec 1957. Admitted British Military Hospital Singapore 28 Dec 1957 and discharged 27 Jan 1958. Re-admitted BMH Singapore 6 Feb 1958 and discharged 5 Mar. Emplaned at Changi for RTNZ 26 Apr 1958 arriving at Whenuapai 28 Apr medically unfit. Lance Corporal Storeman 29 Mar 1959. Discharged from Army 30 Nov 1959. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and PJM. |
| AITCHESON, Raymond William (Hap) | 11144 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin 6 May 1926. Was a fisherman on Stewart Island before Joining RNZN. Served in Half Moon Bay Home Guard for most of 1945 and was on lookout duties while fishing round the west coast. Enlisted in RNZN 30 Apr 1946 as Ordinary Seaman. First sea service was in Bellona 3 Feb 1947 to 8 Feb 1948 during which time he advanced to Acting Able Seaman. Served in Kaniere 27 Aug 1949–17 Jan 1951 and advanced to Leading Seaman 22 Dec 1949. Drafted to Taupo 28 Jul 1951 and left for Korean waters 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. Promoted Acting Petty Officer 17 Apr–21 Oct 1952 having passed the exam for that rank at Hong Kong. DEE 27 Dec 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal in 1956 named to ‘AITCHESON, R.W. 11144 A/P.O’. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| AITKEN, Thomas | 13263 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Cromwell, 29 Nov 1932. Was a contractor's assistant before he entered the RNZN 25 May 1950 and was issued the Service No 13263. Trained as a Stoker. Drafted to Bellona 15 Jan 1951–26 Aug 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 Feb 1951. Drafted to Taupo 27 Aug 1951–1 Feb 1952, then to Hawea on 2 Feb–9 Mar 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953–10 May 1954. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 25 Feb 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for Korea and RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. At Philomel when advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Nov 1954. Also served in Black Prince, at Philomel where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Later served in Bellona and Pukaki 14 Aug 1956–13 Mar 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Nov 1955. DEE 28 Nov 1958. Became a member of the RNZFR 29 Nov 1958. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AKAPITA, Louis | 206849 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Whakatane 12 Sep 1928. Labourer from Pahiatua. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 4 Sep 1952. Attended a Cooking Course at Mandora Camp Sep-Oct 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Employed as a cook in 16 Fd Regt but sub-unit not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.21 sent to an address in Levin on 22 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AKUIRA, Owen Tinirau (Tini) | 206748 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Masterton 3 Sep 1928. Farmhand from Masterton. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. The aircraft broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number in 163 Bty. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney and flew from Sydney to deplane Wellington 30 Mar 1954. He was one of 51 who returned by this manner. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.22 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Rotorua. Living at Masterton in 2001. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Masterton 5 Aug 2015 aged 85 years. |
| ALBERT, Maurice | 211384 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Napier 26 Jan 1929 but gave birth date as 26 Dec 1925 on enlistment. Farm labourer for Mr G. Vickers, Foxton Road, Levin. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 and emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings bound for Japan where he arrived on 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955, entered Korea 7 Jan 1955 and M/I to the unit in Korea on 9 Jan 1955. Had a number of minor indiscretions. Granted 12 days R&R leave 30 Dec 1955 which he appears to have taken in Japan. After leave returned to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Jan 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 1 May 1956 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 May–7 Jun 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge arriving Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 190 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Aug 1956. Died Taradale, 9 May 2004 aged 74 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ALBERT, Rhodes Nicholson | 206918 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 08/06/2054 | Born Rotoiti, 8 Sep 1930. Farmhand from Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Had a number of minor indiscretions. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ by air. Retained in service until medical treatment at Napier Hospital completed. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1955 and posted to TF unit, 21 Bty, 2 Field Regiment, RNZA. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 13 Jun 2002 aged 71 years. |
| ALBERT, William Guss | 204600 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Rotoiti, near Rotorua, 8 Sep 1930. Bushman for New Lynn Timber Coy, Auckland. Enlisted in Rotorua and attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on the same day. A small group comprising Driver W.G. Albert, Driver M.W.E. Baker, Driver C.N. Bryers, Driver W. Clarke and Driver P.G. Condon were all posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 and served in B Platoon. Committed a few minor indiscretions. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings Aircraft at Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’, Army Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.25 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Rotorua. Died Rotorua, 13 Jun 2002 aged 71 years. |
| ALBRETT, Michael Charles | 459665 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 19/03/2055 | Born Petone 3 Mar 1931. Driver Operator. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953. Attached to HQ 1 Comwel Bde for approx 3 months then posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier during service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and Teal flight NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Masterton, 1 Dec 1985 aged 54 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ALBRIGHT, Laurence | 206651 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 14/10/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, 5 Apr 1928. Painter and decorator from Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on a Qantas flight to Iwakuni, deplaning 21 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Was involved with the transport of men and materials in all sections of the front occupied by 1 Comwel Div. Was on many occasions in the forward areas delivering stores required by the engineers for forward defence works. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 11 Oct 1952 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney having served 179 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.27 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALBURY, Mervyn Edward (Merv)) | 12580 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 04/11/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Farnham, Surrey, UK, 13 Sep 1927. Previously served in the Royal Navy during WWII (P/MX 743844) and had lied about his age in order to join the service. Served in HMS Belfast (a light 6-inch [150 mm] gun cruiser now preserved on the River Thames in London) and HMS Musketeer, a Matchless-class Fleet Destroyer. Enlisted in the RNZN under the Frigate Entry Scheme and was a member of the original crew of Tutira that brought the ship to New Zealand from the UK. Served in Rotoiti 7 Oct–3 Nov 1950 in Korean waters then trans-shipped to Tutira and served therein 4 Nov 1950 to 13 Aug 1951 by which time the ship had returned to NZ. After only two weeks at Philomel he boarded Taupo on 25 Aug and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug for further service in Korean waters. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but he remained with this ship until Jan 1953. Further service was in Philomel and Tamaki both shore stations at Devonport. DEE 29 Jan 1955. Died Palmerston North 19 Jan 1990 aged 62 years. RSA plaque in Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| ALCOCK, Alex R (Lex?) | 0 | Mr | National Film Unit, Wellington | Correspondent | 10/12/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Member of a media party photographed just before they left Evans Bay, Wellington, for Sydney to travel onto Japan and Korea. Those pictured L to R were Mr A.F.B. McCredie, the editor of the Napier Daily Telegraph, Captain Herbert K Griffiths, Kayforce PRO, Mr A.R. Alcock, cameraman from National Film Unit, Wellington, Mr C.I.B. Watkins, Radio commentator from Palmerston North, Mr K.W. Frank, radio technician from New Plymouth, Mr George Burns editor of the Christchurch Sun-Star and Mr W.J. Noble (wearing WWII medals ribbons) the editor of the Evening Star, Dunedin. The editors returned to NZ on 22 Dec, the radio and film representatives remained with Kayforce for three months. |
| ALCORN, Robert James (Jock) | 13743 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Strone, Argyllshire, Scotland 2 Jun 1923. Served in the Royal Navy with Service No P/KX 541252 from 2 May 1944 to 12 Nov 1951. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (in the UK) on 13 Nov 1951 as a Stoker and advanced on successive days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and then to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. His first sea service in the RNZN was in Bellona to which he was drafted 7 Feb 1952 and remained with that ship until 15 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954. Served as Petty Officer Stoker in Kaniere in Korean and Malayan waters 1954–55 under the command of Lieutenant Commander Sam Mercer. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM on return to NZ He later served in Black Prince and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic while in that ship. Served in Lachlan 14 Mar 1957 and advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineer) 1 Jan 1958. Also served in Otago 15 Feb 1961–13 Jan 1963. Discharged to RA 1 May 1964. Living North Shore City 1999. Died Fairview Hospital, Auckland, 7 May 2012 aged 88 years. Medals for his service in the RN may include 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star and War Medal are known. |
| ALDERSON, Raymond Stephen (Squeegie) | 13113 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Greymouth 17 Dec 1933. He was an office boy before he enlisted in the RNZN on 8 Sep 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and the Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona as a Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 to 25 Jan 1953 sailing from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 17 Jun 1951 and to Able Seaman 17 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Black Prince, Bellona, HMAS Watson. Also served in Bellona again, the Tui where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 May 1955 and Kiwi. He also served during Operation Grapple at Christmas Island where NZ Servicemen were witness to the nuclear weapons tests. It is unclear on which ship he served. DEE from RNZN 16 Dec 1957. Posted to the inactive reserve 17 Dec 1957. Died Auckland 25 Apr 1979. NZOSM, NZ Special Service Medal and KWSM were later forwarded to his next-of-kin. |
| ALDERTON, Harry Murdock | 13718 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 21/10/2053 | Born Shepherd’s Bush London, UK, on 1 May 1920. Enlisted in the RN as Boy 2nd Class 11 Nov 1935 with Service No P/JX146835). Served in Iron Duke in 1937 by then a training ship, then in Barham (battleship) May 1937–Feb 1938 followed by Malaya (battleship) where he advanced to Telegraphist. Next served at St Angelo on Malta from Aug 1938 to Jul 1942. Drafted to HMS Hannibal, a shore station at Algiers, Furneaux (Brisbane), HMS Nile (Alexandria) then back to St Angelo. Also appears to have served in the sloop Pelican. On return to the UK he was held at HMS Mercury, Tamar and President. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal but may well have been awarded others. Discharged from the RN 2 Jun 1950. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London, 17 Sep 1951, as a Telegraphist and advanced on the following days to Leading Telegraphist and then Petty Officer Telegraphist. Served in Irirangi Jan–Sep 1952. Drafted in Oct 1952 to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ to 21 Oct 1953 and was awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was sent to the UK for specialised training courses for seven months followed by 18 months attachment to the RN. Promoted Acting Commissioned Officer on 23 Jul 1954 (Lieutenant). This rank was confirmed 23 Jul 1955. Appointed Deputy Director RNZN Signals Division as Lieutenant. Appointed on 25 Mar 1957 to Royalist and sailed on 20 May 1957 from Auckland on the Second Commission Voyage to Malaya and Korean waters. Served in the later for about five weeks. He then served in Philomel 1 Sep 1958 followed by Irirangi 25 Sep 1961 then Wakefield 19 Nov 1962. Later served in Royalist Sep 1964 as Communications Officer. Discharged to RA as Lieutenant Commander 1 May 1970. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| ALDRIDGE, Colin Clarence Lewis | 206226 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Taumarunui 2 Oct 1924. Also served in BCOF, Japan (2nd Relief) 15 Jul 1947–10 Aug 1948. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea and sailed to Korea via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt and was involved in all the major actions in which the Regiment took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 26 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.28 was sent to an address in Ohura, King Country on 22 Jan 1957. Died Katikati 1 Jun 1998. Later entitled to NZPSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Katikati 1 Jun 1998 aged 81 years. |
| ALEXANDER, John Fettes | 206428 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Waverly, Taranaki 8 Jul 1929. Farmer from Waverley. Enlisted in Kayforce at Whanganui and was attested in the Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted as Driver in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted sick to Swedish Hospital Pusan 9–12 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and flew by Qantas from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea, to Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Confirmed that he is the brother of Ross Alexander (below). Both have consecutive service numbers. His name is recorded on the Whanganui Memorial Rock. |
| ALEXANDER, Ross | 206429 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Waverly, Taranaki, 9 Nov 1926. Farmer from Waverley, next-of-kin Mr William F. Alexander, Waverley. Enlisted in Kayforce at Whanganui and attested 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning there 29 Aug 1951. Remained at NZRTU until posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 3 Feb 1952 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Feb 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by air disembarking at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Died Patea 15 Mar 1975 aged 48 years. He is recorded on the Whanganui Memorial Rock as Alexander N ROSS. |
| ALGAR, Anthony Herbert (Tony) | 11718 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch on 27 Sep 1927. Entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1948. Served in Bellona during 1948–49. Served in Rotoiti 4 Jan 1952–1 Feb 1952 for passage to Japan then trans-shipped to Taupo on 2 Feb 1952. Promoted Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 24 Jul 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained with this ship until Jan 5. Awarded Korea Medal and United Nation Korea Medal (impressed ‘A.H. ALGAR NZ11718 A/L.E.M.’). These medals were later lost during a house removal and were replaced at cost. Later served in Black Prince. Highly regarded by all ranks, energetic and reliable, outstanding Leading Electrical Mechanician. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 22 Jan 1963. Later Chief Petty Officer Electrician. DEE 21 Jan 1968. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died prior to Oct 1993. |
| ALGAR, Neville Leonard | 14344 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Braintree, Essex, UK, 24 Jan 1927. Served in the Royal Navy (with Service No C/JX618144) from 13 Oct 1943 to 23 Oct 1952 for which he received the following awards: 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp and War Medal 1939–45. It is not known which ships or on which stations he served however it appears that he served in Korean waters with the Royal Navy before joining the RNZN as he had been issued the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London and granted the rate of Able Seaman on 24 Oct 1952. On arrival in NZ he was stationed at Philomel and then in Tamaki. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Aug 1953 which was part of the Reserve Fleet. This ship was recommissioned and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve as part of the Far East Fleet. Operated from Singapore, Hong Kong and Sasebo. While in Korean waters was involved in some shore bombardments and after the armistice monitored the armistice. On RTNZ served at Philomel 24 Mar 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which left for SE Asia on 20 May 1957. He served in Malaysian waters on this voyage, but a serious family illness meant that he was RTNZ on compassionate grounds 12 Aug 1957 and did not go to Korea in Royalist. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 24 Jan 1959. Later served in Royalist again 30 Aug 1960–10 Oct 1962. Discharged to RA 12 Oct 1963. Re-engaged in the General Duties section but was discharged ‘Engagement Terminated at own Request’ 13 Sep 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM. It is not known if he claimed the NZDSM. Died Auckland, 11 Mar 2015. |
| ALLAN, Cyril James | 593107 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Tangihua, Northland 16 Mar 1931. Plasterer from New Plymouth. CMT Trainee in 1 WWCT Regt. Trained as MMG Gunner and posted to Support Company. TSFD to Kayforce and enlisted 9 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Korea 4 May 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Changed Corps and TSFD to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan to RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 43 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jul 1955. Served overseas Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Returned to 1 WWCT Regt when discharged from Kayforce. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.31 was sent to his Wellington address 22 Jan 1957. Living at Tokoroa in 2002. Died Tokoroa 30 Apr 2016 aged 85 years. |
| ALLAN, Henry Colin | 204169 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Dunedin 12 Aug 1928. Self-employed tractor driver when he enlisted in Kayforce at Paeroa 19 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni deplaning there 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Served in most areas where 10 Tpt Coy was required. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland on 27 May 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 299 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The Korea Medal sent to given address but was returned on 15 Jun 1954 as the recipient had moved. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALLAN, John Forrest | 15906 | Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, on 26 Sep 1931. He attended the RN College at Dartmouth 1945–49 and the RN Engineering college at Portsmouth. Qualified as a marine engineer. Served in HMS Vanguard (battleship) 1952–53 (8 months), HMS Savage (destroyer used as trials ship) 1953 (four months) and HMS Newcastle (cruiser) 1954–56 for 18 months. RN Officer commenced two and a half years on loan to RNZN on 23 May 1956. Joined RNZN at Maori and on arrival in NZ served in Philomel until he was appointed to Royalist on 8 Feb 1957. In March he was notified that he had been awarded the Third Prise of £20 for his entry in the Annual Prize Competition in Naval History. On Royalist Re-commissioning he became the senior watch-keeping officer from 9 Apr 1957 to 10 Dec 1959. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage and RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He returned to Britain and was discharged from Maori on 18 Feb 1959. He retired from the RN 1961 and came back to NZ and took up employment with Alcan Industries and joined the RNZNVR 14 Apr 1962–15 Mar 1974. Later becoming Lieutenant Commander. Awarded VRD. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| ALLAN, John Richard (Jack) | 204222 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Sydney, Australia 24 Sep 1930. Employed as a printer for Whitcombe & Tombs at Auckland. Enlisted at Papakura and was attested on 10 Jan 1952 for the Kayforce Replacement draft. Gun Number. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt 29 Mar 1953 and attached to CATC, Inchon for a training course. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 19 Apr 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 19 Jul–8 Aug 1953 for a further course and achieved a good result on RT Procedures, Fire Orders and Line Laying. Posted to NZ Base 18 Nov 1953 and held on NZ Roll. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Struck off Strength of Kayforce on 23 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Joined Kenya Police in 1955 and became and inspector in this force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM, also Africa General Service Medal clasp ‘Kenya’. Living in Kerikeri in 2004. Later awarded NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.32 was sent to his Auckland address on 22 Jan 1957. Living in Kerikeri in 2004. Died Kerikeri 9 May 2019 aged 88 years. Buried North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| ALLAN, Peter Joseph | 13679 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Greymouth 26 Apr 1935. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 24 May 1951. Like many others his initial sea service was in Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Oct 1952. While still in Bellona he was promoted Able Seaman on 26 Aug 1953. Served in Hawea before being drafted to Kaniere on 19 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters until RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Qualified as a shallow water diver. Served in several ships including Lachlan, Taranaki, Otago and Canterbury, all the while moving steadily through the ranks to Petty Officer on 14 Apr 1960 and to Chief Petty Officer 15 Oct 1965. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal, May 1968 and later the clasp in May 1983. Was a keen sportsman and passed several courses to reach supervising Physical Training Instructor qualification. Promoted Warrant Officer Physical Training Instructor 1 Oct 1971. Awarded Joint Services PT and RT Diploma Apr 1971. Appointed MBE, QB Hons Jun 1975. Promoted from the Lower Deck to Sub-Lieutenant 15 Feb 1985. Discharged 31 May 1988. Posted to the Retired List 2 Jun 1989. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZDEFSM. |
| ALLAN, Stanley Roy Fredrick | 208189 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 13 Jul 1926. Served in the Interim Army from 11 Oct 1946 to 21 Sep 1947 (Service No 656948). Labourer for Christchurch Drainage Board. Enlisted in Kayforce 12 Jun 1951 for service in Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni deplaning there circa 11 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951 and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by civil air flights. Deplaned NZ 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas for one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Joined the Territorial Force as a Trooper in A Sqn, NZ Scottish Regt, RNZAC in Aug 1961. Died on 4 Nov 1962 aged 36 years–electrocuted after touching a signals vehicle, the aerial of which was in contact with overhead power lines. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.33 was sent to his Christchurch address 22 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALLAN, William Wilson (Jock) | 14346 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Grangemouth, Scotland 25 Jun 1927. Previous service in the Royal Navy starting as Stoker 2nd Cl. Served on HMS Royal Arthur, HMS Duke, HMS Impulse, Pembroke, Superb, Phoebe (Light cruiser) and Widemouth Bay (Bay-class frigate). TSFD to the RNZN on 27 Oct 1952. Served on Philomel and then drafted to Kaniere for service in Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Also served in Bellona, Tui, Kiwi and Irirangi. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan 1958 for his final sea service. DEE 19 Oct 1958. Joined NZ Police and was stationed at Hawera at one time. Retired from the Police circa 1985. Awarded Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea, UN Korea, Police Long Service Medal (ERII) and KWSM. |
| ALLEN, Andrew James | 208245 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 26/04/2052 | Born Whanganui on 16 Jan 1931. Fitters labourer at Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co, Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce 12 Jun 1951 for service in the Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 3 Oct 1951 Crossed from Japan to Pusan, Korea by 3-day sea voyage. Entered Korea 6 Oct 1951. Battle casualty Wounded in Action by mine blast on 6 Dec 1951 left leg and upper arm. Admitted to 26 Field Ambulance then TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Depot 11 Feb 1952 and then to Brit Com General Hospital 6 Mar 1952. Discharged from Hospital and RTNZ by air as Medical evacuee. ETD from Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 and arrived in NZ on 26 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to recipient at his mother’s home in Matamata. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALLEN, Andrew John (Andy) | 211082 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 27/05/2055 | Born Taumarunui on 12 May 1930. Linesman in Post & Telegraph Department at Taumarunui but enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Masterton on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal aircraft at for passage to Sydney and from Sydney to Japan by civil air. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953. Attached to the Canadian NCO School for four months 26 Jun 1954 to 31 Oct 1954. Granted 12-month extension to service in Korea. TSFD to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 29 Nov 1954. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 May 1955. Emplaned 25 May 1955 at Iwakuni on Qantas flight to Australia, deplaned Auckland 27 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1955. Joined Regular Force 7 Jun 1955 in rank of Trooper in NZSAS Sqn. Posted to NZ Sigs and seconded to NZSAS 12 Jul 1955. Embarked on service aircraft at Whenuapai 10 Nov 1955 and served with NZSAS 1 Troop in Malaya (12 Nov 1955–9 Dec 1957). GSM 1918 with Malaya clasp Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Qualified on Parachute Course at Far East Transport Wing Parachute School, RAF Changi. Qualified on Special Demolitions Course at Far East Engineer Training School, Kluang, Malaya. RTNZ on service aircraft arriving 9 Dec 1957 at Auckland. Posted to RNZ Sigs, Central District Signals Troop, Linton Camp. Discharged from Regular Force 9 Jun 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal (entitled to NZGSM (K) GSM1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Whanganui 20 Oct 1987 aged 57 years. |
| ALLEN, Edward Foster (Ted) | 206850 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 10/07/2054 | Born Palmerston North 27 Aug 1926. Enlisted in Hamilton 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued the journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Promoted Lance Bombardier 4 Jan 1954 and on through Corporal to reach Sergeant 1 Apr 1954. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 31 Jan 1953 to 31 Jan 1954. Embarked 26 May 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and travelled on Teal flight from Sydney to Christchurch where he deplaned 10 Jul 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Oct 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Te Awamutu 13 Apr 2018 aged 91. |
| ALLEN, Edward Oliver (Eddy) | 326189 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Kaitaia 26 Dec 1931. Employed as a fireman for New Zealand Railways. Enlisted in Hamilton on 27 Jan 1953 for service in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by civil air (Qantas or BCPA) to Japan and deplaned on 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea on 25 Jun 1953. Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Jan 1954 and was TSFD to 4 Canadian Fd Amb from where he was discharged direct to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Involved on transport duties in New Zealand area. Attached for all purposes to UN Honour guard at Seoul from 28 Feb to 8 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Completed one year and 159 days service overseas. SOS Kayforce on 21 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living at Kaitaia on RTNZ. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Te Atatu South 28 Jul 2007 aged 76 years. Published in NZ Herald 30 Jul 2007. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ALLEN, Edward William | 208463 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Nelson 12 Sep 1930. Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement 10 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA while undergoing training. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier 18 Aug 1952, Bombardier 31 Dec 1952. RTNZ emplaning Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 and deplaning Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was employed for a short time at Papakura as an instructor before being discharged. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Feb 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died 24 Aug 2003 with the funeral being held on 29 Aug 2003. |
| ALLEN, Leonard Ramon | 203532 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Dannevirke 23 Sep 1927. Farmhand from Rototuna, Waikato. Enlisted at Auckland 11 Sep 1950 for service in Kayforce. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 161 Bty and was involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Battle casualty shell wound left shoulder, 20 Jan 1952. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 20 Jan 1952 and discharged back to his unit on 26 Jan 1952. RTNZ emplaning at Iwakuni on 10 Jul 1952, to Sydney transferring to and deplaning Auckland 13 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat Aparima. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Sep 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga, 24 May 2004 aged 76 years. |
| ALLEN, Lloyd Charles | 206749 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Auckland 8 Mar 1926. Came from Pahiatua. Previous service in Jayforce, BCOF Japan in rank of Corporal (Service No 653490) for approx two years. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued the journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Battery Clerk 163 Bty 10 Jul 1952. Promoted Bombardier 6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ by civil air arriving at Wellington 31 Mar 1954 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt for one year from Oct 1959 to Nov 1960. His Kayforce Discharge No.38 was posted to a Gisborne address 22 Jan 1957. |
| ALLEN, Marsh | 208122 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Waimate North 18 Oct 1927. Attested 12 Jun 1951 for service in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Entered Korea some three days later. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured and admitted to Norwegian MASH 19 Dec 1951 discharged two-days later. Admitted Norwegian MASH 12 Apr 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| ALLEN, Peter John | 206851 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 16/05/2054 | Born Te Aroha 15 Nov 1930. Farmer from Ruatoria. Last NZ address was his mother's home Lepperton, Taranaki. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Driver Operator in Battery. Marched out from 16 Fd Regt to CATC Inchon 7 Jun–23 Jun 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt but then marched out to CATC Inchon for second time but returned the next day. SOS Kayforce 19 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Kihikihi in 2001. Died Hamilton 28 Aug 2018 aged 89 years. |
| ALLEN, Richard | 14815 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Akura, near Masterton on 17 Nov 1936. Employed as a labourer. Entered the RNZN on 28 May 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Nov 1953 then to Signalman Boy 23 Dec 1953. Served in Philomel 6 Aug–12 Sep 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman back dated to 17 May 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 13 Sep 1954–2 Dec 1955 and advanced to Signalman 17 Jun 1956 but spent eight days in Kiwi during that time. Drafted Kaniere 5 Jan 1956–10 Oct 1957. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. On RTNZ served in Black Prince and Pukaki in which ship he advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 28 Aug 1958 and was in the Nuclear Test area. Also served in Philomel, Wakefield and in Royalist. DEE 16 Nov 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZSSM (NT). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ALLEN, Ronald Desmond | 203502 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Auckland 12 Jul 1926. A tiler by trade. Served for two years in RNZAF as Leading Aircraftman. Motor cyclist. Attested in the Kayforce Main Body on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Photographed with snow on a Korean hillside where a NZ Battery was in position. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Promoted to Temporary Lance Bombardier while holding the appointment of Troop Artificer. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 4 Oct 1951, Sergeant 9 Aug 1952 Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Rotorua 8 Jun 2016 aged 89 years. |
| ALLEN, Thomas Alfred | 206430 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born London England 14 Apr 1921. Served in the Royal Navy for 7 years (Service No KX603030), Leading Seaman Engine Room Artificer. Discharged as Leading Seaman. With this length of service one could assume that he served during WWII. Engineer at the Tomoana Freezing Works, Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine at Wellington. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and then two/three-day trip by ship to Korea. M/I from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 20 Jan 1953, Corporal 28 Jan 1954 but reverted to Driver at own request on 13 Mar 1954. Granted a 12-month extension to service in Korea and took 28-day furlough in Japan from 8 Oct to 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1954. Joined Regular Force under name of Alfred Thomas COOPER. |
| ALLERBY, Murray William | 207237 | Sergeant | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Palmerston North 30 May 1920. Embarked 1 Feb 1941 with 4th Reinforcements for service in Egypt and disembarked Egypt 16 Mar 1941. Served during WWII,1941–45 (Private 81958). Served in Egypt and Italy with various Workshop units including 1 NZ Army Tank Bde Workshop, 6 NZ Div Workshop, 4 NZ Armoured Bde Workshop. Embarked Egypt 27 Sep 1944 for RTNZ. Disembarked Wellington 31 Oct 1944. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted for service in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially with Advance Party Reinforcement Unit. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 20 Feb 1951. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon Commander, 17 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight to Sydney then by Teal flying boat to NZ deplaning Wellington 6 Jun 1952. Initially returned to Westport. Posted to the Reserve of Officers General List, 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Territorial Force RNZASC (2 Coy) then RNZEME (3 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 30 May 2002 on his 82nd birthday. |
| ALLEY, Richard John | 13362 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Otaki 28 Nov 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 Jun 1950. Drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 28 May 1951. Changed to Ordinary Telegraphist 19 Nov 1951. Served in Tamaki, Irirangi and Philomel before being drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Advanced to Telegraphist 24 Feb 1953. Sailed for Korean waters 2 Mar 1953 and served mainly on the west coast. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ was drafted to Wakefield (Navy Office in Wellington) before returning to Irirangi. Attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 9 Sep 1954 to 11 Jan 1955 then returned to Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 1 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a crew member that took this ship back to the UK and brought Royalist back to NZ arriving Dec 1956. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 17 Apr 1956. Later served in Lachlan and served again at Wakefield and Irirangi before DEE 17 Nov 1959. Died North Shore city 9 May 2002. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. |
| ALLINGHAM, David Owerson | 31507 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Christchurch 30 Jul 1919. Served two and a half years with 1 Canterbury Regt, TF. Assistant Linesman PWD Hororata. Attested for service 18 Oct 1940 and entered camp 7 Jan 1941. Issued serve No.16492. Embarked with 4th Reinforcements 1 Feb 1941 for service in 2 NZEF Div Signals. Disembarked from HMT 28 in Egypt 16 Mar 1941. M/I 2 NZ Div Sigs 4 Aug 1941. Attached HQ 4th NZ Armd Bde 21 Feb 1944. CTBA HQ 4th NZ Armd Bde 30 May 1944. Embarked Egypt for RTNZ 27 Sep 1944 and arrived in Wellington 31 Oct 1944. Discharged at Wellington 8 Feb 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Carpenter for John Calder or Riccarton before joining Regular Force. Joined Regular Force 15 Sep 1947 As Sapper 2 Star in Southern District Construction Coy. Posted to RNZE 19 Sep 1947. Attached for duty 82 Coast Bty Tairoa Heads 19 Nov 1947. Assistant Foreman of Works from Southern Military District. Was involved with works tasks at Reefton and Clarence Bridge late 1952 early1953. Seconded to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Sergeant on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 28 Field Engineer Regt (British Army) 15 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 16 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ from 28 Fd Engr Regt and posted to NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 92 days. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and reposted to Regular Force, Christchurch. Awarded UN Medal for Korea only (published in NZ Base HQ RO on 3 Nov 1953). Was at Combined Services Small Arms Meetings at Trentham in both 1962 and 1963. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 27 Sep 1963. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) 1964. Died Princess Margaret Hospital Christchurch, 2 Oct 1969 (aged 50 years) while on sick leave. His ashes were interred in St Peter's Churchyard, Riccarton. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| ALLISON, Raymond Alisdon | 204254 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Kamo, Northland 1 Apr 1926. Self-employed carpenter from Devonport. Previous service in BCOF Japan Mar 1946–Oct 1947. Trooper (Service No 654010, at NZ Base in Japan. RTNZ and was discharged. Attested for Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued from Sydney to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam. Entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but battery not identified. Emplaned at Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 and returned to NZ by reverse route to deplane Auckland 2 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 214 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ALLISTER, Raymond | 12713 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kirkdale, Liverpool, UK, 12 Jul 1918. Was a labourer before he enlisted in the RNVR on 24 Apr 29–21 Sep 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman. TSFD to Mobilised Service 22 Sep 1939 with Service No M/DX2807. At HMS Drake until 8 Oct 1939. Drafted to HMS Maori (a Tribal-class destroyer launched by Mrs Jordan the wife of the NZ High Commissioner) on 9 Oct 1939 which operated from HMS Cochrane II the Rosyth supply and accounting base. HMS Maori also participated in the pursuit and destruction of Bismarck in 1941. Maori also rescued some of the survivors from Bismarck. Advanced to Able Seaman 1 Jul 1940. HMS Maori was later based at HMS Nile (Alexandria) then at St Angelo (Malta) where she was bombed and sunk by the German bombers on 12 Feb 1942. Awarded Mentioned in Despatches 29 Jun 1943. Able Seaman Allister then served in 830 Sqn, Fleet Air Arm until 30 Jan 1943 but remained on duty with the Navy until he was returned to the UK in Mar 1944. At HMS Defiance the Training Establishment, Portsmouth 31 May 1944–8 May 1945. The remainder of his RN service appears to be on shore stations except for HMS Rame Head a RN Repair Ship 25 Aug–5 Nov 1945. Released from the RN 6 Mar 1946. WWII Medals not known by may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Joined the RNZN at Cook in London on 6 Mar 1949 as an Able Seaman. Held at Maori (Cook re-named) 1 Apr–3 May 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was one of the men who sailed this ship to NZ. He remained in this vessel and sailed from NZ on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters on the first deployment to the Korea War. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Served in Tamaki 31 Aug 1951–drafted to Bellona 30 May 1952, then to Irirangi 13 Jan 1953. Returned to the UK, 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 5 Mar 1954. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALLNATT, Edward William | 207937 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Oamaru 11 Feb 1927. Civil trade Driver. Served in RNZAF before joining KMB on 15 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battle casualty 25 Nov 1951. “…Later in the morning, two gunners of 162 Battery were less fortunate when their truck, in which they were ferrying ammunition, was hit by a shell on the road leading to the battery position. One of them, Gnr E.W. Allnatt, later died of his wounds.” (New Zealand and the Korean War, Vol.2, Ian McGibbon) Admitted to 25 Canadian Field Ambulance. Died of Wounds (shell fragment received to back of head on 25 Nov 1951) 26 Nov 1951 at the Norwegian Mobile Surgical Hospital. His remains were interred at the UN Military Cemetery at Tanggok. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal that were sent to next of kin. The Memorial Scroll was forwarded to the family on 18 Aug 1959 and the NZ Memorial Cross during mid-1961. The President of Korea, His Excellency Park Chung Hee presented a personal token to the next-of-kin during his visit to New Zealand in 1968. The President's Medallion was sent to the family on 18 Oct 1968. The NZOSM was presented to family members at Parliament 11 Jun 2001. His medals were sent to his sister, Mrs A.M. McIntosh. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM which his family may have received. |
| ALLSWORTH, Ivan Francis | 207721 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Masterton 10 Oct 1928. Storeman from Briscoe Co, Christchurch. Previous service in RNZAF for one year as Aircraftman 1st Class. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and left NZ with the Advance Party No.1. Emplaned 7 Dec 1950 on RNZAF DC3 aircraft and flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. 25-pounder guns, gun tractors (quads) and all the major items of equipment were to be unloaded and ready for the main body to arrive. Unused to driving on opposite side of the roads to New Zealand several near accidents occurred. Accidentally injured 28 Jan 1951 and admitted to K9 Dispensary for treatment. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while employed as a gun instructor at NZRTU 31 Jan 1951. Also employed as Hygiene and Sanitation NCO and wanted to further his artillery knowledge. Entered Korea. When posted to Easy Troop, 163 Bty reverted to rank of Gunner. Received treatment for acute tonsillitis at the Swedish Red Cross Hospital. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951 at for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. Wairarapa representative for NZKVA, 2004. Died Masterton 9 Jan 2013 aged 84 years. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ALSOP, Arthur William | 331092 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Stratford 29 Oct 1931. Married just before he left for Korea. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and carried onto Japan by civil air flight. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953. Accidentally injured 5 Jul 1954 but no action required by CO of unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and arrived by air from Sydney in NZ on 20 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). SOS Kayforce and posted to TF unit 18 Jan 1955. Returned to farming then joined Regular Force, RNZASC on 28 Sep 1964. Posted to Linton Camp on enlistment but then served in 7 Petrol Platoon, 21 Supply Company. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Aug 1965. Changed trade to Clerk at 21 Sup Coy. Later served at Waiouru in 2 Independent Tipper Platoon as clerk. Discharged from Army 9 Feb 1968. |
| ALSWEILER, Silvester | 12496 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Bluff, NZ, 30 Jun 1926. Employed as a labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 7 Oct 1948 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted 18 May 1949 to Kiwi for his first sea service. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) at Philomel 7 Jun 1949. Also served in Bellona and Kaniere before returning to Tamaki 19 Nov 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Local) 11 Feb 1953 but reverted to Cook (Seamen) 3 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki (Reserve Fleet) 4 Aug 1953 but the ship was soon recommissioned and sailed for service in Korean waters 21 Sep 1953. Pukaki was the first ship to operate as part of the Far East Station and was mainly involved in monitoring the Korean Armistice. She also operated from Hong Kong and Singapore. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Cook (Seamen) Alsweiler changed his trade to Cook (Officers) 13 Jan 1955 served in in Hawea, Black Prince, Rotoiti and Lachlan returning to Tamaki or Philomel from time to time. On several occasions advanced to Acting Leading Cook (O) (Local) but reverted to Cook (Officers) until he was finally advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) on 1 Jan 1963 and to Leading Cook (Officers) on 1 Jan 1964. Discharged to RA 24 Aug 1965. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. |
| AMAI, Walter | 459691 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Waikaremoana 11 Jun 1931. Plasterer from Mangakino. Underwent training in 6th CMT intake. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 21 Apr 1953 at Hamilton. Emplaned 29 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled remainder of journey to Japan by Qantas. Disembarked Iwakuni, Japan, 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd DS 7–11 Feb 1954. Failed to adhere to military discipline and heavily punished twice and several lesser times. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and arrived Auckland on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 118 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.46 was sent to an address at Atiamuri on 22 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| AMBLER, Winston Prain | 35496 | Corporal | Brit Com Base Provost Coy | RNZ Provost Corps | 16/06/2054 | 13/01/2055 | Born 1 Sep 1925. Served as a Sapper in NZ for 139 days during 1942. Also served from 19 Apr 1945 until 30 Jul 1946. Driver from Wellington. Served in BCOF, Japan (618364 Private, HQ NZ Infantry Corps). Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Ambler (wife), Nelson) served in 22 (NZ) Battalion as driver mechanic in Japan from 31 Jul 1946 to 27 Aug 1947. Became a Traffic Inspector in Gisborne. Joined Regular Force on 10 Mar 1952. Posted to RNZ Provost Corps at Waiouru and promoted Lance Corporal. Seconded to Kayforce. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 19 Jun 1954 and remained at NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Did not enter Korea until 7 Aug 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt HQ as Military Policeman but attached FAP to No.1 Section, Brit Com Base Provost Company from 6 Aug 1954 to 3 Jan 1955. Emplaned 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas 212 days. SOS Kayforce on 13 Apr 1955 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Levin,18 Jan 2006 aged 80 years. |
| AMES, Peter | 12750 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born East Ham, Essex, UK, 10 Mar 1927. Was a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy on 19 Jun 1944 as a Boy 1st Class with Service No C/JX 711262. Underwent training in HMS Royal Arthur followed by time at HMS Ganges where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman 8 Sep 1944. Drafted 28 Sep 1944 to HMS Valkyrie a WWI destroyer used as a training ship. Served in HMS Walker 29 Dec 1944–30 May 1945 and escorted convoy JW63 to the Kola inlet of Soviet Russia. He was in HMS Dolphin 7 Jun 1945 the RN submarine training establishment. Advanced to Able Seaman 16 Jun 1945 and qualified as Radar Plotter 3rd Class the same day. Served in the following submarines at the end and after WWII, HMS Trespasser 11 Sep 1945–30 Jan 1946, HMS Thule 20 Jul–7 Oct 1946 and HMS Thermopylae 8 Oct 1946–22 Apr 1947. His final RN Service was in HMS Pembroke and was released from the RN 5 Feb 1948. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori 8 May 1949. Initially drafted to Tutira but was TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949–25 Sep 1950 and was one of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. Was at Philomel briefly before going to HMAS Watson on courses 29 Aug 1950–19 Apr 1951. At Philomel 20 Apr 1951–26 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 27 Aug 1951 and advanced to Radar Plotter 2nd Class at the same time. Taupo sailed for Korea 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly on the west coast and was involved in some shore bombardments. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and was held in reserve. This was Taupo's only deployment to Korea. Served in Tamaki 26 Jan 1953–20 Sep 1954 then in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–3 Apr 1955. DEE from Philomel 7 May 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AMOR, William Charles | 207745 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 4 Jun 1928. Coal miner from Dunollie, Greymouth. Enlisted in KMB 5 Sep 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier when appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier on appointment of Section Bombardier. Accidentally injured (lacerated leg) admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 17 Mar 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital. Discharged from hospital 10 Apr 1952. Served where 163 Bty was located. Promoted Bombardier 10 Mar 1952. Emplaned 2 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.47 sent 22 Jan 1957 to an address at Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 22 Oct 1988 aged 60 years. |
| ANANIA, Daniel Dixon | 14832 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 18 Oct 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN as Acting Cook 28 May 1953 and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and changed to Cook (Seamen). Served between Hawea, Black Prince, Philomel and Tamaki 29 Mar 1953–3 Apr 1957 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 1 Feb 1956 in Tamaki. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 19 Sep 1958 and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 14 Jul 1960. Sent to the UK in late 1960 and was a member of the crew that brought HMNZS Taranaki to NZ. Disrated to Leading Cook (Seamen) 23 Jun 1961. Re-advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) in Tamaki 23 Dec 1962. Also served in Royalist again and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 23 Dec 1963. Served in Lachlan, in Irirangi and was in Blackpool when that ship was returned to the RN in 1971 and came back to NZ in the new HMNZS Canterbury. Discharged to RA 7 May 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ANANIA, Walter | 204407 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Kaihu, Northland 31 Dec 1925. Linesman in Post & Telegraph Department, Dargaville. Enlisted 17 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Committed several disciplinary episode before enplanement for Korea. Emplaned 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled remainder of journey to Japan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 4 Sep 1952 but it was some time before he entered Korea on 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952 and M/I to that unit on 3 Jan 1953. Had several problems accepting and obeying Routine and Standing Orders. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and disembarked from Teal flight at Auckland. Served overseas one year 295 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANDERSEN, Frederick Andrew | 204037 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/01/2053 | Born Pukemako 22 Sep 1924.Tyre re-treader from Frankton Junction. He was also a cook at a local hotel. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 25 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and was posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl, RNZASC the same day. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre as driver. CTBA 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 25 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 4 Jan 1953 (Compassionate reasons) for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 7 Jan 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 160 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.49 was sent on 22 Jul 1957 to an address in Frankton Junction. Attested for as a volunteer for 6 LAA Regt RNZA 15 Dec 1959 but was discharged at his own request 25 Feb 1960. A pair of Korea Medals with this service number, initials and name was sold in the UK in 1993. This man's name is incorrectly recorded on the Whanganui Memorial Rock as Andersen E. |
| ANDERSEN, Trevor Baden | 206598 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 11/12/2051 | Born Petone 17 Sep 1927. Clothing presser for Dominion Dyers Ltd, Petone. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 19 Jun 1951. Embarked on TSS Wahine 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Entered Japan on 2 Sep 1951. Did not enter Korea. Served in H Troop Div Sigs Regt. Admitted Brit Com General Hospital, Japan, with painful ear problems. RTNZ on medical grounds with ETD 26 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1951 and admitted Concord Hospital, Sydney on way back to NZ. Disembarked from SS Monowai at Auckland 11 Dec 1951. Served overseas 132 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Feb 1952. UN Korea Medal only awarded 22 Apr 1953. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.50 was sent to his given address at Feilding on 22 Jan 1957. |
| ANDERSON, Allan James Robert | 206852 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 10/07/2054 | Born Invercargill 4 Jul 1931. Farmer at Tuatapere. Enlisted in Regular Force in Aug 1949. Served as Mess Steward until discharged 22 Apr 1951. Re-enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp. Emplaned 30 Jul 1952 on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 4 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted as a Driver in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 8 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney. Deplaned Christchurch 10 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas one year 315 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.51 was sent to his given address at Mossburn 22 Jan 1957.Died Rotorua 26 Nov 1991 aged 60 years. |
| ANDERSON, Arthur Leslie | 208701 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Riverton 22 Mar 1929. Came from Invercargill. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned 23 Aug 1952 and travelled to Korea on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Bombardier during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and was entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Cromwell, 7 Jul 1998 aged 59 years |
| ANDERSON, Avon Neville Ross | 208563 | Lance Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Born Footscray, Melbourne, Australia on 18 Jun 1928. Embarked 27 Jun 1941 with NZ 6th Reinforcements. Served in North Arica and Italy. RTNZ 6 Sep 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal. War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Driver for H. Knowles at Ranfurly. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Christchurch. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Admitted 8055 MASH as a Battle Casualty on 14 Feb 1953. Mortar wounds legs and arms. Left leg amputated at hip at 8043 MASH, placed on dangerously ill list. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ as surgical lying case. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1953. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged 28 Mar 1954 medically unfit. Served overseas 357 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.51 was sent to his given address at Christchurch on 25 Jan 1957. Also later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Greymouth 17 Oct 1998 aged 70 years, cremated at Bromley crematorium Christchurch. |
| ANDERSON, Ben | 204036 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 12/09/2054 | Born Kaipara 10 Jun 1925. Employed in Mt Eden, Auckland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 1 Sep 1951 then by three-day ship trip to Korea. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Promoted through the ranks to Temporary Sergeant on 8 May 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 13 Apr 1989 aged 64 years. |
| ANDERSON, David James | 206227 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Riverlea, Hamilton 28 Feb 1928. Cabinet maker from Kaponga, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Regimental Signaller and wireless operator. Served with the battery for most of the tour. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam and Sydney arriving Wellington 6 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Kaponga. Total service overseas one year 180 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later joined Territorial Force in late 1959 and served in 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki (1WWCT) Regiment before transferring to 2 Field Regiment, RNZA and being promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant. Apparently getting to 2 Fd Regt RNZA was difficult as he changed back to 1 WWCT then took his discharge in May 1963. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.55 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to his given address in Kaponga. |
| ANDERSON, Douglas | 206853 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born Sumner, Christchurch, 10 Sep 1921. Served in the NZ Territorial Force in 2 Bn Canterbury Regt (Service No 3/31/13 then 273717) during WWII. No evidence of medals awarded. Came from Hastings. Enlisted 17 Mar 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Served with 162 Bty mainly in the Armistice Area. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for RTNZ. Arrived Wellington 23 Apr 1954 on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 260 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANDERSON, Edward Paul | 14051 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Otaki 15 Aug 1935. Farmhand before he joined the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Jul 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953 and was probably aboard during the Fleet Review in the UK in Jun 1953 at which HM Queen Elizabeth II was present. Advanced Ordinary Seaman 15 Feb 1953. On RTNZ drafted to Bellona 20 Nov 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 15 May 1954. At Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki served in Korean and Malayan waters during the period Aug 1955 to Sep 1956. In Philomel 4 Sep 1956 and was discharged BNPS 2 Dec 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ANDERSON, Edwin Alexander | 10103 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born New Plymouth 7 Sep 1925. Served in the Non-Mobilised Territorial Force in early 1944. Civil trade was carpenter. Enlisted in RNZN 23 Aug 1944 as an Ordinary Seaman and served, amongst others, in HMS Golden Hind (a British RN barracks and Pacific Fleet Transit Camp at Liverpool, Sydney) and Gambia, Waima (minesweeper) and Arbutus. Discharged 27 Mar 1947 at the end of his engagement. Re Entered RNZN as Able Seaman 10 Jun 1946. Served briefly in Bellona and Waiouru but was DEE 11 Jun 1950. Re-enlisted in RNZN 10 Aug 1950 as Able Seaman. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950 to 23 Nov 1951 and served in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman at Philomel 10 Jun 1952 and qualified as Gun Layer Class 3 on 6 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea from 8 Jul 1952 to 11 Nov 1953 though it is unclear when he returned to NZ after this second deployment to Korean waters. Advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a CL 3 Course which he attained 27 May 1954 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 20 Jun 1953. Also served at various times in Bellona and Royalist. Later Petty Officer 4 May 1955 and qualified as Gun Layer 1st Class. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 24 Jan 1962. Discharged to RA 2 Jan 1966. Then served as a Sea Cadet instructor at HMNZS Olphert in Wellington from 1967 until Discharged by Purchase 24 Jul 1969. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (Aug 1960). Died Whanganui on 29 Sep 2018 aged 93 years. |
| ANDERSON, Francis James | 923306 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 1 May 1930. Butcher in Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Australia and onwards to Japan arriving at Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. SOS Kayforce 3 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Total service overseas 328 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ GSM clasp ‘Korea 1955-1957’. Died Dunedin 18 May 1984 aged 54 years. |
| ANDERSON, George Harris | 204223 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Whangarei on 11 Jun 1930. Employed in the hardware trade at Ponsonby, Auckland, before joining Kayforce. Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Employment in 16 Fd Regt not known. Emplaned 21 Nov 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 24 Jan 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Total service overseas one year 207 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were returned unclaimed. Re-issued much later. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later applied for service in Vietnam but was overage and medical grading not acceptable. |
| ANDERSON, James | 208564 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 30/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Christchurch on 20 Oct 1917. Came from Devonport. Served during WWII (Sapper, No.34256, 18 Army Troops Company, NZE) Served in North Africa (Apr 1941–Nov 1943), Palestine and Italy (1943–45. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Territorial Force soldier after WWII who trained as a Driver Mechanic. Missed commissioning because of his age. Recognised as a steady and reliable soldier with good organising abilities. Enlisted in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil flight to deplane Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Dec 1952; Temporary Corporal 16 Mar 1953; Temporary Sergeant 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan on Flight No.21 on 2 Jan 1954 and RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland at 8.45am on 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight for return to Korea and was re-posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 remained there until returning to Iwakuni, Japan for RNZAF Hastings flight returning to NZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Total service in Korea 2 years 78 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| ANDERSON, Joseph | 14355 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the city of Sunderland, north-east England 30 Nov 1919. Message boy before he entered the Royal Navy on 8 Jun 1937 as an Ordinary Seaman with the Service No P/JX801480. After training was drafted to HMS Suffolk (heavy cruiser) 24 Feb 1938. Advanced to Able Seaman 7 Dec 1938. He was next posted to HMS Aphis which was on the China Station at HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) and after three weeks on board was TSFD to HMS Folkstone (sloop) 9 Dec 1949 and returned to the UK in Feb 1940. Able Seaman Anderson then served in HMS Mohawk and was involved with the Norwegian campaign before sailing to Alexandria, Egypt. Took part in the Battle of Calabria against the Italian Navy and was also involved with bombardment of Bardia in Sep 1940. Returned to Britain and was in Victory, St Vincent and Vernon (the RN Torpedo School) 7 Nov 1940 to Nov 1941. Was based in HMS Tyne (Depot ship) but served in the destroyer HMS Marne 21 No.41–7 Mar 1943 and was initially deployed for convoy escort to and from Iceland. Also served in convoy escort to and from Kola Inlet in Russia and was under air and submarine attacks. Drafted to HMS Southern Prince (auxiliary minelayer) 1 Dec 1943–27 Feb 1944. His next ship was HMS Scylla (Dido-class cruiser) 25 Mar 1944–18 Jun 1945. This ship was severely damaged by a mine 23 Jun 1944, was towed to Spithead, then Chatham in Jul but was found uneconomic for repair. His final service was at Victory and Marlborough. Released 17 Jan 1946. Re-joined as Able Seaman 20 May 1945. At HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) 17 Aug 1947–29 Sep 1949. During this time he served in HMS Opossum for one month, advanced to Electrical Mechanician 12 Feb 1948 and to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 7 Jun 1948 then served in HMS Alacrity 3 Mar–29 Sep 1949. He was next in HMS Terror (Singapore) and served in HMS Mendip which had been part of the Chinese Nationalist Navy until returned to the RN in Sep 1949. Mendip was the only Hunt-Class destroyer to serve in the British Far East Fleet. Leading Electrical Mechanician Anderson returned to the UK and served in HMS Resource (a Depot Ship). Released from the RN 21 Nov 1952. Entered the RNZN at Maori (London) as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 18 Nov 1952 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician the next day. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel briefly then drafted to Lachlan 14 Jan 1953–4 May 1954. Also served in Bellona, Kiwi, Black Prince and took passage in HMS Concord to join Royalist in Hong Kong. Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and Leading Electrical Mechanician Anderson joined Royalist 1 Oct 1957. Remained in Royalist until 20 Jan 1960. Served in the Engineering Division. Served in Philomel, Royalist again Jan 1961–Apr 1962. Discharged to RA 18 Nov 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ANDERSON, Keith Lawrence | 33886 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Denniston 14 Jun 1928. Previous Regular Force service in the RNZAOC, from 11 Aug 1949 to 5 Feb 1951. Initially a Driver, RNZASC on probation employed as a mess steward. Discharged at his own request. Came from Westport. Coal miner at the State Coal Mine, Denniston. Enlisted 23 Feb 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jul 1952. Service record gives little about where in Korea he was located. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney and arrived in Wellington on Teal flight from Australia on 30 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged shortly after return to NZ. Served one year 290 days overseas. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.59 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Westport. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Jun 1984 aged 56 years. |
| ANDERSON, Lawrence Ross | 896825 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 24/03/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Invercargill 15 Feb 1931. Mechanic employed by Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative, Timaru. Enlisted 19 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. Promoted Corporal during tour. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Oct 1954. Emplaned 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight at Iwakuni for travel to Australia then onto New Zealand and arrived at Harewood (Christchurch) 5 May 1955 on Teal flight. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Total service in Korea one year 43 days. Died about 13 May 1989 aged 66 years. |
| ANDERSON, Malcolm Henry Huia | 206009 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born Marton 4 Aug 1923. Previous service as a signaller in the RN (NZ Division) during WWII Service No 4338. Also served in BCOF, Japan in the Army with Service No 459876. Carpenter employed by G.E. Davies, Taumarunui. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Sergeant while holding appointment as Signals Sergeant. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant while holding appointment of Duty NCO 16 Fd Regt. Then Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer while holding appointment as Battery Sergeant Major NZ Base Camp, for NZ personnel RTNZ. RTNZ on furlough on 5 Jul 1952 and visited Drury and Taumarunui. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight and returned to Korea. Tripped on tent peg and fractured left thumb 7 Apr 1953. Admitted Hosp and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Apr 1953. RTNZ and deplaned 6 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. Total overseas Korean service 2 years 198 days. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.61 sent to him at an address in Hamilton 22 Jan 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Auckland 28 Oct 1989 aged 66 years. WWII Medal entitlement not known. |
| ANDERSON, Martyn Daniel | 9042 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Te Kuiti 1 Jun 1926. Employed at the Lime Works at Te Kuiti. Served in Waitomo Battalion of the Home Guard, 4/20783. Applied to join RNZN 10 Nov 1943. Enlisted in RNZN Jan 1944. Served in HMS Drake, Defiance, Duke of York (in the Pacific) and Golden Hind Sydney. Discharged from RNZN 3 Sep 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Re-joined RNZN and served in first deployment of to Korea 3 Jul 1950–30 May 1951. Travelled to Korean waters via Port Moresby and Hong Kong. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Brisbane. Discharged from RNZN Dec 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal 10 Sep 2001. NZOSM dispatched 9 Jul 2002. Also KWSM. Served in NZ Police after Korean War. Died Papatoetoe 25 Oct 2009 aged 83 years. |
| ANDERSON, Neil Dudley | 11789 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/04/2051 | Born Hastings, Hawkes Bay, on 5 Apr 1927. He was dux, head prefect, captain of the first XV, captain of the first XI and sergeant major of the Hastings High School cadet unit. Served in RNZN and RN from 1944 during WW 2. Sent to the UK as a naval cadet and qualified as Midshipman 1 Sep 1945. Served in several of the Royal Navy's big ships including Duke of York, Implacable and Vanguard. While in HMS Duke of York he went ashore in 1945 as a platoon commander in the re-occupation of Hong Kong. This ship was also in British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Appointed to Rotoiti on 15 Dec 1949 until Apr 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 and travelled to Korea via Australia, Hong Kong and Sasebo. Navigating Officer on Rotoiti. RTNZ by civil air from Iwakuni to Sydney and by Teal flying boat from Sydney to Auckland. Appointed to Pukaki as 1st Lieutenant on 21 May 1956 during the nuclear testing during Operation Grapple. Served in Taranaki during Confrontation (1963–66) but did not accumulate enough service to qualify for the GSM 1962. Commodore appointed ACDS (Support) specialist, Wellington, Aug 1974. Later Chief of Naval Staff, then Vice Admiral KBE, CB, Chief of Defence Force. Retired 17 Apr 1983. Honours and Medals include KBE, CB, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear Testing), Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, Armed Forces Award and bar and KWSM. Died in Wellington Public Hospital 5 Jun 2010 after a fall at his home in Waikanae, aged 83 years. |
| ANDERSON, Norman Harvey John | 12361 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born North Leith, Midlothian, UK, 1 Sep 1918. A scholar before he entered the Royal Navy but there is no information at present about his RN Service. It is highly likely that he served prior to the beginning of WWII circa 1936. He probably reached the rate the of Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer in the RN before enlisting in the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) 18 Sep 1948 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and Petty Officer on succeeding days. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1948 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship to NZ. At Philomel 4 Mar 1949–5 Mar 1950. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950–10 Mar 1952. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor) 8 Feb 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 in that ship to Korean waters and RTNZ 5 Mar 1952. On RTNZ was in Philomel until DEE 12 Sep 1952. |
| ANDERSON, Robert Keith | 326423 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Kaiaua, Hauraki Plains 15 Dec 1933. Was TF Sergeant before enlisting in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements 28 Jul 1954. Did not inform Kayforce staff he was serving TF soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai via Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Served as a driver on several different tasks. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by air from Australia. Discharged 29 May 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| ANDERSON, Samuel James Russell | 204535 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 15/04/2053 | Born Shannon, Manawatu 30 Sep 1924. Had previously been a seaman for six years, then steel erector, then store man at Roxburgh Hydro Dam. Served BCOF, Japan 1946–48. Served in 2 NZEF with Service No 633935 as part of BCOF, Japan. Enlisted at Papakura on 13 Jun 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere at for passage to Sydney and then by civil flight onto Korea. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. On arrival in Korea posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 13 Jan 1953. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Platoon to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by civil air flights. Deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas for 114 days and returned home on compassionate grounds. Discharged from Kayforce 6 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANDERSON, Thomas Stanley | 208160 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Riverton 24 Aug 1929. Worked for State Forestry. Enlisted in Kayforce at Invercargill 14 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 1 Sep 1951 and by three-day ship trip to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was attached to 16 Fd Regt on occasion. Did not adhere to Military Law Used insubordinate language to his superior officer. Punishment 27 days detention and 28 days forfeiture of pay (Kayforce RO of 12 Nov 1952 p.2) Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Wellington 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce on 23 Aug 1953. Applied to return to Korea but was not accepted. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Served overseas for one year 328 days. Medals offered for sale by Collector Services, Christchurch Jul 2004. |
| ANDERSON, Victor (Vic) William | 13461 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Palmerston North 18 Jun 1931. Served in NZ Army from 19 Jul 1947 to 21 Sep 1950. Started a carpentry apprenticeship but did not complete. Changed from Army to RNZN 22 Sep 1950. Apparently went up to Korea in Hawea and TSFD to Pukaki in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Royalist and Black Prince. Retired as Chief Petty Officer Steward. Re-joined NZ Army for a few months in 1969 then went back to RNZN circa Sep 1969. |
| ANDERSON, Warren Joseph | 14602 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Timaru 19 Nov 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952. After training in Tamaki, Philomel and HMAS Cerberus was drafted to Pukaki 28 Jul 1953. Left NZ in Pukaki but on arrival in Japan was TSFD to Kaniere on 11 Nov 1953. RTNZ in Kaniere arriving 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona 9 Apr 1954. Underwent more training at Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1956. Discharged 15 Mar 1957, BNPS. Died Christchurch 13 May 2012. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ANDERSON, William (Bill) | 206652 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 19/04/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Matamata 14 Sep 1925. Watersider employed by Wellington Waterfront Commission. Enlisted in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952. Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea by Teal flying boat Ararangi emplaning Shelly Bay, Wellington 19 Apr 1952 and by civil air from Sydney via Darwin and Manila to Japan. Initially posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached to 16 Fd Regt. Served in G Troop, RHQ Signals. RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1954. Served overseas for one year 207 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Rotorua in 2004. Death reported after Nov 2012 in K Force Despatches, May 2013. |
| ANDRELL, Graeme Douglas | 15825 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kaikoura 16 May 1940. Enlisted as a Boy 2nd Class 15 Mar 1956. First sea service was in Royalist to which he was drafted on 6 May 1957. Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 16 Nov 1957 just after leaving Korean waters. Spent considerable time in Royalist and also served in Malaysian waters in this ship in 1964. Later served in Taranaki as a Leading Seaman. Served in Lachlan and was promoted Petty Officer 8 Apr 1969. Was sent to the UK as a Petty Officer as a crew member to bring Canterbury back to NZ. Retired after 22 1/2 years’ service in the rating of Chief Petty Officer. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| ANDREW, Clyde Dewar | 204584 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Auckland 1 Mar 1926. Came from Carterton. Enlisted in 2 NZ Battalion, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan 11 Mar 1947. Served in Japan from 15 Jul 1947 to 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce8 Sep 1948. Garden labourer for Auckland City Council. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Australia and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 14 Feb. Served mainly in Armistice area occupied by 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1954. Enlisted in General Duties Branch RNZN at HMNZS Tamaki in Feb 1965. Discharged from RNZN on 30 Oct 1970. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| ANDREW, Donald Alan | 204323 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Matamata 29 Jul 1929. Came from Hamilton East, freezing worker at Horotiu Freezing Works. Enlisted 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas or BCPA and arrived Iwakuni, Japan 6 May. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to Brit Com Div Sigs Regt. Accidentally injured 17 Jun 1952 and admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station, discharged 21 Jun. Attached FAP to British Comm Z Sigs Sqn. M/I to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 4 Mar 1953 then returned to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn on 10 Mar 1953. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and TSFD to X List 6 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 4 May 1953. CTBA to Brit Comm Z Sigs Sqn and posted to NZ Base HQ 22 Nov 1953 and placed on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 305 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 2 Apr 1992 aged 62 years. |
| ANDREW, John James | 207777 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Auckland 3 Sep 1922. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.14, p.5 as a Private in an Inf Bde with Service No 440155. Enlisted at Hamilton as a motor driver and gave his home address as in Hamilton. He sailed from Auckland between 1 Jan and 31 Mar 1944 possibly for service in Italy. RTNZ circa Jan 1946. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while at sea while holding the appointment of Gun No.2. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and fought with the battery from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel eventually returning to what became the Armistice Line. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Jul 1951 while holding the appointment of Gun No.1. Reverted to Bombardier on ceasing to hold appointment of Gun No.1. RTNZ on furlough 30 Aug 1952. Re-emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 for return to Korea with 4th Reinforcements on Teal flight and remained there until 6 Aug 1953. RTNZ in the rank of Sergeant. Service in Korea 2 years 139 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His WWII medals are not known. |
| ANDREW, Kerry | 646442 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 24/05/2056 | Born Palmerston North 16 Jan 1931. Member of 5th CMT intake. Also served six months in RNZAF as an Aircraftman 2nd Class but was discharged at his own request from Ohakea on 24 May 1950. Painter in Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 11 Oct 1955 and emplaned at Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan. Posted as a Driver to 10 Tpt Coy in the Imjin area. Was not a good soldier. Often failed to comply with written and verbal orders. Emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ, arriving at Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas 136 days. Lost nearly half that time in forfeiture of pay. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died 7 Feb 1995 aged 64 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ANDREW, Maurice Francis | 203618 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Napier 15 Sep 1922. Also WWII service in Army 1940–42, RNZAF 1942–45 (Service No 4215847). Airways clerk from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Completed Officer Training course at Papakura before embarking on the Ormonde. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Jan 1950. Served in 161 Bty, B Troop leader. Attended and completed Gunnery Officer's Course in Korea at NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gunnery Position Officer. Promoted to Lieutenant then Temporary Captain then Captain (2 Jan 1953). RTNZ on furlough. Went back to Korea departing Wellington 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight. Appointed 2i/c of battery and remained until 15 May 1953. Total overseas service in Korea 2 years 108 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Posted to the Retired List 5 Aug 1953. Joined Territorial Force 1954 as Intelligence Officer and Air Op Pilot with 2 Fd Regt as required. Needed to be checked for handling of Auster aircraft by RNZAF. Posted to Retired List as Captain 17 Sep 1962. Living in Auckland 2004. |
| ANDREWS, Charlie | 204451 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 23/07/2054 | Born 18 Jan 1929. Driver for Whangarei Dairy Company before joining Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 and flew to Australia on Teal aircraft. Arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Served with the regiment mainly in the Imjin area. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and landed in New Zealand 23 Jul 1954. Re-emplaned Teal aircraft for passage to Korea on 22 Sep 1954. Accidentally injured playing football (broken fibula) on 19 Oct 1954 but “no action required”. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, on 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland on 23 Mar. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1955 and returned initially to Whangarei. Total overseas service 2 years 169 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 21 Jan 2004 aged 75 years. |
| ANDREWS, Evan Llewelyn | 13710 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Llanwnos, Newton Montgomery, Wales, UK, 3 Apr 1909. Employed as a collier before entering the Royal Navy on 30 Jul 1929 as a Stoker 2nd Class for a 12-year engagement. Served in HMS Vivid (shore station) HMS Berwick Apr–Jul 1930 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 17 Feb 1933. Drafted to HMS Leander 23 Mar 1933–29 Apr 1935. Served in HMS Codrington (destroyer) and was based at St Angelo (Malta) 23 Jul 1935–18 Dec 1936. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer 6 Dec 1935 and to Stoker Petty Officer 6 Dec 1936, Served in HMS Thanet (destroyer) at Colombo and then HMS Furious (carrier). Returned to the UK Dec 1938. Served in HMS Scarborough, then in HMS Derby (old coal burning minesweeper) 30 Aug 1939–1 Aug 1941, then in HMS Orion (light cruiser) Dec 1941–Jun 1944. Also served in HMS Devonshire and HMS Hart at Hong Kong Jul 1947–Sep 1949. Released from the RN 29 Aug 1951. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star and clasp, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (10 Dec 1944) Entered the RNZN at Maori (London) 31 Aug 1951 as Leading Stoker Mechanic and advanced the following day to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. At Philomel 15 Sep 1951–17 Feb 1952. Drafted to Bellona 18 Feb 1952 and remained in that ship when it was in the reserve fleet until 17 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jun 1954–14 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 15 Nov 1955–21 Aug 1956. DEE 29 Aug 1956. For his NZ Service was entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ANDREWS, Frederick Inskip | 12560 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Mitcham, Surrey, UK, 23 Sep 1929. Entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 1st Class 9 Dec 1946. Served in 1947 as Stoker in HMS Imperieuse, a training establishment that comprised the Great War battleships HMS Resolution and HMS Revenge and later at HMS Vernon II which included the Great War battleship HMS Ramillies. Released from RN in Apr 1948. Enlisted in RNZN Jan 1949. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 to 10 Mar 1952 and served mainly on west coast Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Discharged from RNZN Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| ANDREWS, James | 206119 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born London, UK, on 2 Sep 1920. Next-of-kin given as his mother at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK. Served in the rank of Gunner, then Bombardier, in the Royal Artillery for 8 years (Service No 1427334) before coming to NZ. Process worker at Ford Motors, Petone. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and posted to Waiouru for training. Promoted Lance Bombardier, then to Bombardier, then to Temporary Sergeant (while holding the appointment of Gun No.1) before embarking for service in Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was immediately involved in the fighting with the battery from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and back to the line that eventually became the Armistice Line. Reverted to Gunner at his own request 29 Oct 1951. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952. De-planed Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Australia and was attached to Area 8 (Buckle Street, Wellington) until discharged. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. James returned to the UK and re-joined the Royal Artillery in early 1953. |
| ANDREWS, James Trevor | 206431 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Pukekohe 5 Jan 1926. Previous service in the Army (Service No 662388) in BCOF, Japan between 30 Jul 1946 and 5 Jul 1947. 19 NZASC Company. Embarked on HMT Chitral at Lyttelton on 31 Jul 1946 and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in the Yamaguchi area. RTNZ 9 Sep 1947. Welder for Todd Motors, Wellington before joining Kayforce. Enlisted at Wellington in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 3 Sep 1951 and by three-day ship trip to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea, 8 Sep 1951. Had a number of clashes with military law and orders. Posted to NZ Base, 3 Feb 1953. RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Served overseas during Korean War one year 306 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Apr 1953. |
| ANDREWS, John Gerald | 203630 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2051 | Born Northcote, Auckland, 20 May 1926. Served in the Home Guard (Takapuna Battalion) during WWII and was awarded NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Civil trade electrician. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Signalman in Fd Regt. B Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 18 Mar 1951 for medical evacuation to NZ via AMF Wing Repat General Hospital, Concord, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1951 for medical reasons. Awarded New Zealand Service Medal 1939–45. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hamilton, 20 Dec 1965 aged 39 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM if a family member was able to apply for it on his behalf. |
| ANDREWS, Nepia (Bubba) | 568559 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/12/2053 | 12/05/2055 | Born Tangoio, Napier, 27 Apr 1931, Was Compulsory Military Trainee and a Mechanic at Swift's Freezing Works, Wairoa before enlistment in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements on 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then onto Japan by Qantas via Guam and Manila to deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Travelled from Japan to Korea by ship. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served as a Vehicle Mechanic. Emplaned on Qantas aircraft at Iwakuni for return to NZ via Sydney and completed journey to deplane Auckland 12 May 1955 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Living at Wairoa in 2005 but has suffered from a serious illness. Died Wairoa 22 Jan 2008 aged 77 years. |
| ANDREWS, Noel | 208834 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough, 20 Feb 1929. Saw miller at Blenheim before enlisting in Kayforce on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas and arrived Iwakuni, Japan on 4 Jul 1953. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon 22 Oct 1953 and entered Korea 23 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 10 May 1954, then Temporary Corporal on 23 Sep 1954 and substantive Corporal on 20 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand arriving at Harewood, Christchurch on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955. Went to Roxburgh Hydro on RTNZ. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Blenheim, 4 Jan 1994 aged 64 years. |
| ANDZUE, Basil Charles | 206432 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Tokomaru Bay 19 Jul 1929. Shepherd from Hautanoa. Enlisted at Gisborne 12 Jun 1951 Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951 and then by three-day ship trip to Korea. Held at Reinforcement Training Unit. Did not enter Korea until 30 Dec 1951 because of numerous misdemeanours which continued in Korea. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured 1 Jan 1953 and was admitted to 254 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Minor injuries to shoulder and stomach. Discharged from Brit Com Medical Unit 21 Jan 1953 direct to unit. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 11 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to KWSM. Served overseas one year 314 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.74 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Tokomaru Bay, East Coast. Died 23 Feb 1991 aged 61 years. His brother Michael John Andzue served in Malaya Thai Border, Pontian and Labis and Borneo with 1 RNZIR 1963–66. |
| ANGELL, Ivan Denis | 12368 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Waihi 25 Apr 1932. Employed as a grocer's assistant before entering the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 Jan 1949. Drafted to Bellona 10 May 1949–23 Jan 1950. Drafted to Taupo 24 Jan 1950 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Apr 1950. At Philomel 18 Jan–27 Jul 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 25 Jun 1951. Drafted to Taupo 28 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained with his ship until 25 Jan 1953. In Philomel briefly and was then sent to HMAS Ruschcutter 15 Feb–19 Jun 1953. On RTNZ was stationed in Philomel for just under six months. Drafted to Hawea 7 Dec 1953–14 May 1955 then returned to Philomel. DEE 24 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANGLEM, Mutu | 896372 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Temuka 10 Dec 1932. Structural Hand, Timaru Harbour Board. TF soldier in 1 Canterbury Regt 1951. Temporary Corporal by 1953. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements 3 Apr 1954. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 RNZAF Base Whenuapai as a Gunner for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 31 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Sep 1954 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of i/c Section. Promoted Corporal 1 Mar 1956. Emplaned 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving Auckland 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1956. Posted to 3 Tpt Coy on RTNZ and TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve with service liability terminating on 31 Mar 1960. Died Timaru, 22 Sep 1994 aged 63 years. |
| ANKER, Peter William | 12853 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Greytown, Wairarapa, 11 Oct 1928. Employed as a carpenter before he enlisted in RNZN on 12 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1949 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1949 and to Acting Leading Seaman 13 Oct 1950. In Philomel 15 Jan 1952 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed for Korean waters 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the Korean west coast, advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Mar 1953. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) Later served in HMNZS Bellona 3 Nov 1952–19 Sep 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Mar 1954. Served in Black Prince 20 Sep–9 Dec 1954. In Philomel 10 Dec 1954. DEE 12 Jan 1955 as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 12 Jan 1955 having completed his 6 years engagement. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged from the RNZN as. Living in Whangarei 2003. Died Whangarei 21 Jan 2014 aged 85 years. |
| ANNAN, Albert Orme | 346349 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Nakuru, Kenya, East Africa, 9 May 1938. Albert came to NZ with his family in Jan 1942. He attended Mt Albert Grammar and on leaving school became a hospital orderly/porter at the Auckland Public Hospital. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jul 1956 as an Assistant Cook. His basic training was conducted in Tamaki and continued in Philomel and advanced to Acting Cook (Seamen) on 29 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 20 May 1957 the day she left Auckland on the Second Commissioning voyage for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 19 Jul 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until 13 Oct 1958. He returned to Royalist 2 Feb 1959 to 6 Jan 1960. Drafted to Tamaki 6 Jan 1960 then to Irirangi 1 Sep 1960 to 1 Oct 1961. He then returned to Philomel for about seven weeks before being drafted to Otago 22 Nov 1961–26 Apr 1962. He then served in Rotoiti 26 Apr 1962 for approximately one month to returned to Philomel 28 May–17 Sep 1962. Drafted again to Rotoiti 17 Sep 1962. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) 11 Feb 1962. He then served in Tamaki 11 Feb 1963 until 2 Jul 1964 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 9 Dec 1963. He was reported as “A quiet but conscientious cook but needed to exert more authority over subordinates.” He was also regarded as ‘professionally reliable’. DEE 3 Jul 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Brother of David Annan. |
| ANNAN, David Reginald (Blue) | 708745 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Ethiopia 16 Sep 1932. Telegraph assistant, Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington. Enlisted in RNZN 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1952 for his first sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Jul 1952 but remained with Bellona. Drafted 11 Jan 1953 to Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 12 Mar 1953 and to Acting Leading Seaman 17 Aug 1953. Drafted to Hawea on 23 Nov 1953–14 Apr 1955 and advanced to Leading Seaman 16 Aug 1954. From 14 Apr 1955 to 4 Apr 1956 he was alternately in Tamaki and Philomel on two occasions at each. Drafted to HMAS Cerberus to attend courses 5 Apr 1956–15 Jun 1956. On RTNZ he was first at Philomel 16 Jun–11 Jul 1956 then drafted to Tamaki 12 Jul 1956 to 31 Mar 1957 during which time he advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) and then to Acting Petty Officer 12 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and served in the Second Commission in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1957 to Jul 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer during this deployment. He also had another three months in Royalist in early 1959. He also served in Otago in Malaysian waters 1961–62 and again as Chief Petty Officer in 1964–65, the latter service during Confrontasi for which he received the GSM 1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’). Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal effective from 17 May 1966. Discharged to RA 16 May 1971. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. Elder brother of Albert Annan. |
| ANNAN, Melville Richard | 11197 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Cromwell 26 Jan 1930. Employed as a garage hand before he enlisted as Boy 2nd Class 11 Jul 1946. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Bellona 1947–49. Served in Lachlan 30 Apr 1949–22 Sep 1950. Drafted to Taupo 28 Jul 1951 until 25 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korea and served mainly on the Korean west coast on patrol and escort duties. DEE 14 Jan 1954. Died Clyde, 23 Oct 1996. Brother of Nelson Peter Annan q.v. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANNAN, Nelson Peter | 11774 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Cromwell 7 Aug 1931. School student before he enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 11 Mar 1948. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class 16 Sep 1948. Served in Bellona in 1949 and advanced to Ord. Served in Hawea 7 Mar 1950–11 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 7 Nov 1950. Sent on course to HMAS Watson to attend a course. Qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class (Radar Plotter 3rd Class). Served in Tamaki and Philomel 30 Oct 1951–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea again 8 Jul 1952–Nov 1953 during which time he served in Korean waters. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 6 Aug 1955. Living at Foxton Beach in 1956. Brother of Melville Richard Annan. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANQUETIL, Ian Justin | 819691 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/10/2053 | 25/04/2055 | Born Tauranga 7 Apr 1930. Painter contractor for Steel Bros., at Addington, Christchurch. CMT Trainee and served in Territorial Force before enlisting in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 26 Jul 1953. Nearly all his training for Kayforce was conducted at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and carried on by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953. Served mainly in the area occupied by Commonwealth Brigade along the Armistice Line. Failed to adhere to Military Law and blotted his service several times. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned 25 Apr 1955 Harewood from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Awarded UN Medal only. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ANSCOMBE, Herbert (Bert) | 14046 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Cromwell 3 Sep 1935. Enlisted in RNZN 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in the 24th Seaman Boy Class but changed to Boy Signalman 18 Oct 1953. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel drafted to Black Prince 28 Feb 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 2 Mar 1953 and to Signalman 2 Apr 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and left NZ in that ship 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on west coast on patrols and escort duties. Became Radio Supervisor. Later served in Rotoiti and Endeavour. Later awarded NZ Special Service Medal for Nuclear tests at Christmas Islands. DEE 1 Sep 1965. Joined NZ Police after leaving RNZN. Enlisted in Regular Army 11 May 1967. Deplaned Singapore 26 Nov 1967 and moved onto 1 RNZIR as a Signalman at Terendak Camp. Served in Vietnam deplaning 9 Oct 1968 at Tan Son Nhut and assumed the appointment of SCE Warder was still there 25 Jun 1969. RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 17 Nov 1969. Discharged from Army 12 May 1970 having completed 2 years 263 days service. Awarded Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (V), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Re-enlisted 1 Jul 1985 in the RNZAF at Blenheim as a General Service Hand (Air Assistant). Awarded Commendation from the Chief of Air Staff 30 Oct 1995. Awarded an Air Efficiency Award. Attended Parade '98. |
| ANSELL, Ronald George | 206057 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Te Kuiti 24 Apr 1915. Previous service during WWII in 22 Light Anti-aircraft Regt in the Pacific theatre. Embarked in Kiwi Force 2 Nov 1942 arriving at Noumea, New Caledonia on 11 Nov. RTNZ 8 Jun 1944. After WWII employed as an engineer by NZ Textile Engineers, Petone. Enlisted in KMB 28 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde bound for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. He was a Gun Number and entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Served in several engagements in which the battery was engaged. Attended Cooks Course at British JHRU, Kure Japan 15 Jun 1951 but was hospitalised before the end of the course. Appeared to have spent the remainder of his time in Kure or Tokyo. Posted NZ Base HQ Tokyo, 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ANSLEY, Murray | 11469 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, 27 Sep 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 8 May 1947 in the rate of Stoker. First sea service was in Bellona. Also served in Arabis, Taupo and Rotoiti before being drafted to Tutira 4 Jul 1950. Left for service in Korean waters on 3 Jul 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and the ship was involved as a guard ship at the landings at Inchon in Sep 1950. Its duties at that time were to prevent any North Korean intervention and watch for floating mines. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Later served in Bellona. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 26 Sep 1953. |
| ANSLEY, Ronald Edward | 1229 | Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Bromley, Christchurch, 9 Nov 1917. Ronald was a scholar before he entered the NZ Division of the RN at Philomel as a Boy 2nd Class on 20 Sep 1933. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Feb 1934. Drafted to HMS Diomede 15 Sep 1934 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 May 1935. In mid-1935 Abyssinia was invaded by the Italians and HMS Diomede was deployed to Aden in Oct for blockade duties and protection of trade in the Red Sea. In Mar 1936 she returned to Britain and the ship’s company was TSFD to HMS Achillies. Ronald was drafted to Achilles on 1 Apr 1936 and returned to NZ. Advanced to Able Seaman 7 Sep 1936. He is shown at Philomel 2 Dec 1938 with RUN against his name. It appears he returned to Philomel 8 Sep 1939. Drafted to HMS Leander 14 Sep 1939–17 Mar 1940. Leander took 35 troops to Fanning Island in Sep 1939 then sailed to the Auckland and Campbell Islands south of NZ to check the likelihood of their use by the German Navy. In Jan and Feb of 1940, she was involved in convoy protection. Drafted to Achilles 18 Mar 1940–6 Apr 1942. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic and then served in HMAS Australia (heavy cruiser) 7 Apr–20 Aug 1942 which was attacking enemy transports and light cruisers reported heading for Port Moresby. He advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Jun 1942. Ron Ansley was back in Philomel and was next drafted to Achillies on 18 Sep 1942. In Jan 1943 Achilles was operating off Guadalcanal and was attacked by Japanese aircraft and suffered severe damage. Temporary repairs were made and was back in Auckland early Feb 1943. Repairs were arranged in Britain so Achilles sailed for Britain. Ron Ansley advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 11 Jan 1943 and to Petty Officer 4 Jul 1943. Many of Achilles crew, after she arrived in Britain, TSFD to Gambia 22 Sep 1943. Gambia was commissioned in the RNZN. She served in the Azores area, in the Mediterranean moving to the Indian Ocean. During March–Jul Gambia was involved in Operations Diplomat, Cockpit, Transom, Forager and Crimson. Under refit in Colombo in Sep and in Nov Gambia arrived in NZ. In 1945 Gambia sailed north to join the British Pacific Fleet operating from Manus and was involved in operations against the Japanese. In Apr Gambia was under aircraft attack including the first by Kamikazes. She was also involved in Operation Iceberg and then Operation Iceberg Two. In Jun Gambia was in Sydney for repair and leave. Ron returned to Philomel and was located there 7 Jul 1945–14 Oct 1947. Drafted to Bellona 15 Oct 1947. Advanced to Acting WEO (Warrant Electrical Officer?) (Local) (Temporary) 15 Oct 1948. Ron Ansley was sent to Britain 14 Jan 1949 for courses in RN training and as a Commissioned Electrical Officer. He arrived back in NZ by the MV Akaroa 24 Dec 1949. Appointed to Pukaki on 31 Jan 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He was the RNZN Flotilla Electrical Officer. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Later served in Philomel, Black Prince and Bellona, Placed on the retired List 1 Oct 1957. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (Burma), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ANSON, Carl | 785181 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 9 Jul 1937. Enlisted 15 Mar 1956 in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman and given the Service No 785181. His name is listed in the Second Commissioning booklet of Royalist to which he was drafted as an Able Seaman on 1 Apr 1957 and left NZ with that ship for SE Asia on 20 May 1957. Served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, in the latter area for about five weeks. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He was sent to the UK in mid-1961 for training as a seaman specialist Officer. Appointed Acting Sub-Lieutenant and held at Maori additional for course. He was next held at HMS Victory I, HMS President for course at Royal Naval College Greenwich 28 Sep 1961–7 Jan 1962 and HMS Excellent 8 Jan–23 Sep 1962. On RTNZ he was appointed to Otago 19 Nov 1962 additional for training. He also served in Rotoiti, Inverell and Taranaki. Discharged at own request 7 Apr 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| ANSON, Dennis Frederick | 203503 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Wellington 14 Dec 1928. Previous service in the RNZNVR with Service No 100103. Civil occupation shipping clerk. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU before being posted to Singapore for Clerks course. Passed clerks course 2 Jan 1952 at RASC School Far East, Singapore, with very good grades. ETD From Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU training course. A delay in Sydney resulted in a late arrival in NZ on 21 Feb 1952 for Commissioning course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland for return to Korea on 7 Jul 1952. Appointed Troop Leader 162 Bty and promoted Temporary Lieutenant 21 May 1953. Emplaned 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaning 20 Aug 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to Reserve of Officers General List 5 Nov 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and KWSM. Died Waikanae 10 Oct 2018 aged 90 years. |
| ANSTICE, Deryck | 207841 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 30/09/2055 | Born Auckland 18 Jan 1926. Came from Henderson, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC. TSFD to RNZ Provost Corps on 20 May 1952. Posted to Brit Com Force Korea Base Provost Coy, Pusan 15 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 May 1953 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ 17 May 1953. Returned to Korea on Teal flight on 6 Oct 1953 and remained there until arriving back in NZ on 30 Sep 1955. To be Sergeant Temporary Staff Sergeant whilst performing the duties of Pro NCO 24 Feb 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Feb 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 12 Jul 1957 and posted to 1 NZ Regt in rank of Private. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook arrived in Singapore 15 Dec 1957. RTNZ on Captain Cook ex Penang, arriving at Wellington on 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on D Coy, Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharged 6 Mar 1960. Returned to Auckland. |
| ANSTIS, Colin Francis | 206059 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Martinborough on 27 Jan 1929. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt from Pusan to north of Seoul. Applied for compassionate RTNZ but this was not approved. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 29 Nov 2013 aged 84 years. |
| APANUI, Rupuha Matuakore (Bob) | 204219 | Lance Corporal | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Te Araroa, East Coast, 19 Nov 1928. Enlisted 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Carpenter. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for voyage to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney and arrived in Korea 24 Mar 1952. Posted to 12 Field Sqn, 28 Field Engineer Regt (British Army) until 17 Jun 1952 when posted to NZ Base HQ (Engineer Section.) Returned to 28 Fd Engr Regt 1 Nov 1952 until 3 Aug 1953 except for when required for NZ Kayforce rugby trials. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Te Atatu South, Feb 1977 aged 48 years. |
| APATU, Nepe | 13958 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hastings 25 Jul 1933. Employed as a labourer. Enlisted 27 Sep 1951 in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman. His first sea-going service was in Bellona. Posted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. Gunner at same time as Able Seaman Karipa. Promoted Able Seaman 27 Mar 1953. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. On RTNZ was re-posted to Bellona. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug–8 Nov 1954 and qualified as Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Jan–2 Sep 1955. Attended another course at HMAS Watson 10 Aug–15 Dec 1956 and qualified Under-surface Warfare 2nd Class. Also served in Pukaki. DEE 23 Oct 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later joined the New Zealand Police Force. Died Taradale, 4 Nov 2006. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| API, Ben | 204038 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/09/2054 | Born Whangarei 13 Feb 1925. Came from Pakotai, Whangarei. Previously served in Jayforce as a Private in the Maori Bn with Service No 812926. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16, p.5. This was his first overseas service. Embarked for Japan on 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ on 16 Aug 1948. Was working for the Ministry of Works at Mangakino prior to enlisting in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951 at Hamilton. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951 and by three-day sea trip to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea on 3 Feb 1952. M/I to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy on 7 Feb 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ on 16 Dec 1952 and was TSFD to X(iii) List for RTNZ on furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for travel to Australia and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952. from Teal flight. Re-emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney for service in Korea 12 Feb 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni on 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and re-entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to Brit Com FMA, Seoul to be a member of the Eighth Army Honour Guard (UN Honour Guard). Returned to 10 Tpt Coy a little over four months later on 5 Sep 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 13 Jan 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 May 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 May–5 Jun 1954 list. On discharge returned to NZ Base HQ and replaced on NZ Roll. Admitted again to Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Jun 1954 and TSFD to X(ii). Breached Military discipline on a few occasions–one offence had him confined for 14 days in the unit Guardhouse. Discharged 15 Jul 1954 to NZ Base HQ. Accidentally injured 16 Jun 1954 but “No Action Required”. TSFD to NZ Roll and struck off X(ii) List 24 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge on 3 Sep and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland on 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas two years 362 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1955. Re-enlisted on 7 Jan 1956 but remained only two months. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.81 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Whangarei. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 26 Feb 2002 aged 77 years. |
| APIRANA, Kahui | 206854 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 30/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Ruatahuna, Rotorua, 20 Nov 1930. Butcher at Gear Meat Company, Wellington. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Central Districts Training Depot Detachment at Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaning at Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Left NZ as a Gunner but TSFD to RNZASC after three months at Base HQ. Entered Korea 6 Dec 1952 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. RTNZ Base HQ 28 Nov 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ on Furlough. Deplaned at Auckland 25 May 1954. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 269 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and the KWSM. |
| APLIN, Sydney | 13523 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings 24 Nov 1932. He was a farmhand before entering the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman but was sent on leave without pay until 17 Jan 1951. Underwent training in Tamaki until 11 Sep 1951. Drafted to Bellona 12 Sep 1951–29 May 1952. Sent to HMAS Watson for a course 26 Sep–24 Oct 1952. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–3 Apr 1954. Also served in Kiwi before returning to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman 10 Jan 1955. Was in Tamaki and Philomel until drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956–30 Aug 1957. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters as part of the British Eastern Fleet. On RTNZ served in Philomel 31 Aug 1957–15 Jan 1958, Irirangi then back to Philomel from where he completed his engagement. DEE 30 Dec 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| APPLEYARD, Richard | 208651 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Gillingham, Kent, UK, 12 Jul 1925. Seven years previous service in the Merchant Navy as a steward. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Travelled by two-to-three-day sea trip between Sasebo and Pusan. On arrival in Korea was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning at Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas two years 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Feb 1955 and went to Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| ARANGA, Manu | 11580 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born 30 Nov 1929. Regular serviceman. Entered RNZN in Oct 1947 as Ordinary Seaman. Served in Hawea from 7 Mar 1950 to 8 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but not until Dec 1956. Later served in Irirangi at Waiouru. Earned qualifying service for Borneo 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Discharged to RA from RNZN 21 Dec 1967. General Service Medal 1962 issued to TAMAKI on 24 Nov 1967 but was discharged before the medal arrived. Held on RNZN Fleet Reserve until Nov 1984. Later became a schoolteacher. Died North Shore, 11 Jul 1994 aged 65 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), GSM1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ and KWSM in Feb 2004. |
| ARBUTHNOT, Colin Frank | 204538 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Suva, Fiji 19 Nov 1924. Previous service in BCOF (Jayforce) Embarked 29 May 1946. Served in 11 NZ Provost Company and was promoted Lance Corporal during Tour. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and was SOS 2 NZEF on 28 Sep 1947. Boot-maker for Auckland Drainage Board, came from Grey Lynn, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey by civil air Qantas or BCPA to Japan, deplaning 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, as gun number on arrival in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Duty NCO 29 Jun 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 14 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 202 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ARBUTHNOTT, Hugh | 13734 | Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland 29 Nov 1924. Entered the RN as a Shipwright Artificer 23 Feb 1943 with Service No D/MX 103901 on a four-year engagement. After training at HMS Drake, he served in HMS Valiant (battleship) and was in the Mediterranean and supported the landings in Sicily. Went back to the UK in HMS Malaya (battleship) which was placed in reserve in late 1943. Also served in HMS Edinburgh Castle (armed merchant cruiser) 15 Feb–15 May 1944 when it was used as an accommodation ship at Freetown. He was then in HMS Eland a shore base at Freetown then served in HMS Philoctetes a former merchant ship taken by the RN and converted to a depot and repair ship. Hugh advanced to Acting Shipwright 4th Class 29 Nov 1945. By 25 May 1946 he was back in the UK and was released from the RN 25 Sep 1946. He re-entered the RN 20 May 1947 and was drafted to HMS Montclare (destroyer depot ship) 16 Feb 1948–21 Jul 1949. At t HMS Drake (shore station) and advanced to Shipwright 3rd Class 23 Jul 1949. His remaining service in the RN was in UK shore stations. Discharged from RN and on 30 Oct 1951 he TSFD to the RNZN. His WWII service medals for RN service are not known. Entered RNZN at Maori (London) 31 Oct 1951 as Shipwright Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class the following day. On arrival in NZ was initially in Philomel then in Tamaki. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 5 Mar 1953 bound for Asian waters and served in Singapore, Hong Kong and operated as part of the British Eastern Fleet. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class on 23 Jul 1953. On RTNZ served in Bellona, Royalist and Black Prince where he advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 23 Jul 1958. He served in Royalist twice more before he was Discharged to RA 16 Oct 1963 and returned to live in the UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 3 Nov 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM for his RNZN service. |
| ARCHER, Lionel Ronald | 33074 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 30 Apr 1930. Ex Regular Force soldier who served between 10 Dec 1948 and 12 Sep 1949 in MT Workshop, RNZEME, Trentham Camp. Discharged at his own request. Driver for Dalgety & Co Ltd, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 10 Dec 1952. Underwent training at CMD Training Depot Linton and Corp Training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 17 May 1953. Entered Korea 18 May 1953. Accidentally injured in vehicle crash. Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 6–10 Oct 1953. Often failed to comply with military orders including AWOL six times. Received 54 days detention and 42 days CB. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ via Brisbane on the ship HMT New Australia and by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 202 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ARCHER, Murray James | 14830 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Masterton 20 Jan 1936. Shop assistant at Matamata. Entered the RNZN 28 May 1953 as Junior Writer. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Advanced to Provisional Writer 20 Jul 1953 then served in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 9 Nov 1953 and advanced to Writer 20 Mar 1954. Served in Lachlan 27 and Jun 1955 advanced to Acting Leading Writer (Local) 25 Nov 1954 and to Leading Writer 10 Oct 1955. In Philomel 17 Nov 1955–10 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist 11 Feb 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but stayed with Royalist until 4 Dec 1958. Also served in Black Prince and advanced to Petty Officer Writer 12 May 1959. Also served in Irirangi and at Wakefield (Wellington). DEE 19 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ARKWRIGHT, Richard Riddiford | 206433 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Marton 19 Apr 1930. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. Farm labourer from Overton, Marton. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo, Japan 31 Aug 1952 for three-day passage to Korea, disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre to attend Projectionists Course 6–19 Apr 1953 and after successful completion of course was appointed Film Librarian. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jan 1953. Awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Commander-in-Chief, British Commonwealth Forces, Korea for his devotion to duty and valuable services rendered. This award was published in Kayforce Routine Orders. Emplaned Iwakuni, for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953 and arrived Auckland on Teal flight from Australia 9 Jul 1953. Total overseas service one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953 and TSFD to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Oruanui 29 Jul 1986 aged 55 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. This man's name is recorded on the Whanganui Memorial Rock. |
| ARMER, George William | 204000 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Auckland 1 Mar 1930. Cloth cutter for Elizabeth Rec Co, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1951. Embarked on ship at Sasebo for a three-day trip to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 30 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the return journey by Teal flight from Australia deplaning Auckland 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas for one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ARMSTRONG, Graham Edward Thomas | 783685 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Nelson 7 Aug 1931. Farmhand in Nelson. Previous service as a Compulsory Military Service Trainee. Enlisted 26 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by civil air arriving 25 Apr 1952. Served in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, then TFRD to 16 Fd Regimental Headquarters as a Driver. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 181 days. SOS Kayforce on 11 Dec 1954 and was posted to TF unit. Served in 1 Wellington West Coast Regt until discharged 31 Dec 1968. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Levin in 2004. Died Palmerston North 4 Oct 2020 aged 89 years. |
| ARMSTRONG, James Leslie | 13156 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Wairoa on 8 Sep 1931. Attended New Plymouth Boys High School. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki from 28 Jun–22 Dec 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service mainly on west coast of Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Later served in Lachlan (survey ship and advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Apr 1951. He also served the cruisers Black Prince and Bellona. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Gained 2nd Class Boiler Attendant Ticket. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His twin brother also served in the RNZN but apparently not in Korea. |
| ARMSTRONG, Joseph Randal (Hohepa) | 11196 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wairoa 6 Aug 1950. School student at Wairoa before entering the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 7 May 1947 as Boy 1st Class. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Aug 1948 and to Able Seaman 6 May 1949. In Tamaki and Philomel until sent to attend training courses at HMAS Rushcutter 7 Jan–7 Jul 1950. On RTNZ drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Feb 1951 but returned to Able Seaman 15 May 1951. Able Seaman Armstrong appears to have RTNZ in Tutira as he was on 22 May 1951. Later served in Lachlan and Black Prince where he advanced to Leading Seaman 15 May 1953 but again reverted to Able Seaman 14 Aug 1953. His final sea service was in Lachlan 7 Nov 1953–1 Aug 1954. DEE 5 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and ERII Coronation Medal 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ARMSTRONG, Leslie Graeme | 12033 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 18 Aug 1929. Entered RNZN as a Cadet in 1948 and was sent to the UK for training. Held on strength of RNZN at Maori. Initial training with the Royal Navy in HMS Britannia in UK. His training included service in the heavy cruiser Devonshire (Sep 1948–Apr 1949) during which time he became a Midshipman 1 May 1949. He then served in the battleship King George V for three months and in the Colossus-class light aircraft carriers Ocean and Glory. His service in the latter was from 1 Oct 1949 to 8 Sep 1950. He next served in the destroyer Armada, a modified Black Swan-class sloop, where he was appointed Acting Sub-Lieutenant. On completion of training in the UK he returned to Devonport Naval Base. He was appointed to Hawea for passage on 2 Aug 1952 and sailed for Korea in that ship. On 17 May 1953 he was promoted Sub-Lieutenant. He was appointed to Rotoiti on 17 Sep 1952 during this tour, but his service record dates are somewhat mixed. Served mainly on west coast waters of Korea. Later served briefly in Black Prince and Bellona. Placed on RNZN Retired List 4 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ARMSTRONG, Norman | 14630 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Southampton 24 Jul 1921. Royal Navy Reserve Officer on loan to RNZN from Dec 1952 until Jul 1955. Entered in the RNZN at Maori. Had seen service at the RN Air Station Culdrose and had some minesweeping experience. Appointment in RNZN from 4 Dec 1952. Deck Officer appointed to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 until 4 Apr 1954. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Appointed to Bellona 23 Apr 1954 and promoted Lieutenant Commander with seniority from 11 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Royal Navy in New Zealand 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ARMSTRONG, Thomas | 33686 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Northern Ireland 6 Nov 1921. Served in Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from 11 Sep 1940 to 18 Sep 1946 (Service No 6984170). Awarded Defence Medal and War Medal 1939–45. Also attached to 4 Bn Gold Coast Regt. Was employed by the Northern Ireland Hospitals Authority for a while before coming to New Zealand. Enlisted in NZ Army at London UK, 12 May 1953 as Temporary Corporal. Was quickly promoted through the ranks and was Sub Sergeant 29 Sep 1955, Temporary Staff Sergeant 29 Sep 1955 and Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class 29 Sep 1955. Emplaned as Warrant Officer 2nd Class on Teal flight at Auckland 19 Feb 1956 and marched into Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement on 25 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Feb. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon 15 May 1956 and appointed chief clerk. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ deplaning from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 123 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce on 3 Apr 1956 and was re-posted to Regular Force and to his former unit, 1 Tpt Coy Papakura Camp. Later commissioned. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) as Temporary Captain & QM. Retired as Major, RNZASC, and was posted to the Retired List with effect 6 Nov 1971. Living at Whanganui in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Whanganui 30 Sep 2016 aged 94 years. |
| ARNABOLDI, Gilbert Clive | 206750 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 3 Mar 1931. Previous Regular Force service in the RNZAOC, from 11 Aug 1949 to 5 Feb 1951. Initially a Driver, RNZASC on probation employed as a mess steward. Discharged at his own request. Came from Westport. Coal miner at the State Coal Mine, Denniston. Enlisted 23 Feb 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air from Sydney to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jul 1952. Started as Signaller and then changed to artillery driver. Was involved in bringing up ammunition for the guns. Service record gives little about where in Korea he was located. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney and arrived in Wellington on Teal flight from Australia on 30 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged shortly after return to NZ. Served one year 290 days overseas. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.89 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to his given address in Gisborne. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Springsure, Central Queensland, Australia in 2004. |
| ARNESEN, Norman | 204039 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Dargaville 20 May 1926. Self-employed Farmer. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Wahine ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue was taken to Darwin. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni then travelled by two to three-day boat trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 29 Aug 1951. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Wounded slightly in the neck on 11 Mar 1952, was treated at the Regimental Aid Post and returned to duty. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 327 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 19 Jan 1998 aged 72 years. |
| ARTHUR, Clayton Albert | 208123 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Taranaki, possibly New Plymouth, 28 Mar 1922. Previous RNZAF service (Air Gunner 415981) for 5 years. Three years 94 days service in England and Canada. Highest rank Temporary Flight Sergeant in 75 Sqn. Awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni circa 1 Sep 1951. Embarked on ship at Sasebo for a three-day trip to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Little is known of his employment in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned NZ 1 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Sawyers Bay, Dunedin 28 Jan 1989 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ARTHUR, David Wallace Rex | 332393 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 09/08/2054 | Born Auckland 18 Mar 1931. Came from Sandringham, Auckland. Employed at Colonial Sugar Refining Coy, Chelsea, Auckland. Former CMT soldier. Enlisted on 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Underwent training at Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil flight deplaning Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Admitted to 4 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Jan–7 Feb 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn three times for one day visits. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Mar–6 Apr 1954 and again to 25 Canadian F.D.S 18–25 May 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 1 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Admitted to Concord Repatriation Hospital Sydney on arrival at Sydney. Travelled from Sydney on MV Wanganella disembarking Auckland 9 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 83 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ASH, Alan Edward | 204119 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Wellington 13 Nov 1929. Boilermaker for Seagar Brothers, Beaumont Street, Auckland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine, which ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue he was taken to Darwin. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni then embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.92 was sent on 22 Jan 1957 to an address in Wellington. Died 5 Apr 1980 aged 50 years at Richmond, cremated at Nelson. NZOSM and Korean War Service Medal later awarded to family members. |
| ASHBY, Barry Ross | 203505 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Auckland 16 Oct 1928. Clerk. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB at Auckland. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Promoted Lance Bombardier while at sea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was almost immediately involved with tasks against the North Koreans from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Promoted Bde 7 Jan 1951 but reverted to Lance Bombardier at own request on 22 Jun 1951. Sent on Tour of Duty to NZ Kayforce Detachment at Kure, Japan for 10 days from 22 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier (Pay Clerk) 14 Jul 1951 and to Bombardier 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 1 Jun 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.67) for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 4 Jun 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jul 1952 and joined Territorial Force. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| ASHBY, Ernest Edward | 969136 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 16/02/2056 | Born Gore 25 Jan 1932. First intake of Compulsory Military Trainees (CMT). Labourer for Crittall Window Ltd, Dunedin before joining Kayforce 3 Jun 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Eventually deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Service was often marred by breaches of discipline covering a wide range of misdemeanours. Deplaned Harewood, 16 Feb 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 114 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Apr 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Gore, 20 Jun 1996 aged 67 years. |
| ASHBY, Harry Thomas | 204725 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Waihi 10 Oct 1928. Driver and mill hand for Mataura Timber Company, Waihi. Enlisted in Kayforce 2 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned from a civil flight at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Jun 1954 and entered Korea on the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 Aug 1954, Temporary Corporal 23 Sep 1954, Temporary Sergeant 14 Oct 1954. Promoted to substantive Sergeant 15 Jan 1955. Served mainly in the Imjin cease fire area. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 114 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Waihi, 29 Jul 2000 aged 71 years. |
| ASHBY, Michael | 204714 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born Pakotai, Whangarei 2 Jul 1928. Timber worker for New Zealand Forest Products at Putaruru before enlisting in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements on 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland for passage to Japan via Sydney. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Feb 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas 228 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Dec 1954. Returned to the Bay of Islands. Died Paihia on 20 Jan 2002 aged 73 years. |
| ASHBY, Pauline Mary | 0 | Miss | — | Concert Party | 28/01/2053 | 21/03/2053 | Born Petone 17 Jun 1928. Entertainer in the New Zealand Concert Party. In 1952 she signed a contract with NZDF and noted that she had approximately 50 pounds of kit but had not included the weight of a dress being made and a pair of shoes. Noted in K Force Despatches as the prettiest gun-layer in 16 Fd Regt, pictured on the seat of Baker 1 Gun, 22 Feb 1953. Returned to Korea for second visit with the Concert Party, 1 Nov 1954 to 20 Dec 1954. Total time overseas 102 days. |
| ASHER, Raymond Leonard | 35357 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/11/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born Wellington 28 Jul 1928. Previous service in RNZEME before joining Kayforce on 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air (Qantas?). Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed as a Fitter in 10 Tpt Coy Wksp. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSDF to the NZ Roll. Embarked 4 May 1955 on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ and deplaned Harewood 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jul 1955. Re-enlisted, re-attested and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Clerk 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ Section. RTNZ 13 Aug 1957 and enlisted in Regular Force on 5 Sep 1957. UN Medal for Korea only. Posted to 1 NZ Regt, D Coy, in rank of Private. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook arrived in Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Served in Kota Tinggi. At Nyassa Camp, Ipoh area and at Sobraon Camp. RTNZ on Captain Cook ex Penang, arriving at Wellington on 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. TSFD to RNZEME as Store man, Central Districts Armament and General Workshop, Trentham, 3 Mar 1960. Discharged from RF 28 Sep 1962. Died Lower Hutt, 15 May 1982 aged 55 years. Buried Taita Services Cemetery at Lower Hutt. |
| ASHLEY, Alfred John | 206225 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/09/2051 | Born Stratford on 22 May 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan, with Service No 818381, Second Relief. Departed from New Zealand 5 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 16 Sep 1948. Driver for G.J.W. Burns, Stratford. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with 162 battery from Pusan to north of Seoul. ETD from Iwakuni for RTNZ 2 Sep 1959. Granted two weeks leave in Australia (with family members) on return journey to New Zealand. Arrived in NZ on 21 Sep 1951 RTNZ for Compassionate reasons. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Oct 1951. Served overseas 268 days. |
| ASHLEY, David Shakespeare Hart | 814620 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 31 Mar 1932. Roofing Specialist from Christchurch. Former service in Territorial Force reached Corporal rank. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 29 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 as Bombardier on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air (Qantas?). Entered Japan 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Served in 16 Fd Regt as a gun number in 163 Bty. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to New Zealand on RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 17 days. SOS of Kayforce 31 Dec 1954 and re-posted to TF unit. Enlisted in the Regular Force Jan 1969. Posted to Active Service 15 Oct 1969. Emplaned Whenuapai 24 Oct 1969. Deplaned South Vietnam 26 Oct 1969 and was posted to 161 Bty as Gun Number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 29 Dec 1969; Lance Bombardier, 29 Jun 1970. Emplaned Tan Son Nhut 25 Oct 1970 for RTNZ. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Papakura on RTNZ. Changed trade to store man. Discharged from the Army 22 Jul 1971. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Vietnam Medal, NZGSM (V), Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Died at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, Wellington, on 4 March 2013, aged 80 years. |
| ASHMORE, Geoffrey | 11632 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Sheffield, UK, 25 Jun 1921. Served in RN 17 Feb 1941–11 May 1946 (Service No CMX76529) as Fitter & Turner with rate of Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. Drafted to Puffin (a Kingfisher-class sloop) 23 Oct 1943. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 1 Nov 1943 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 1 May 1945. In 1945 received a share of salvage money when it provided a service to SS Grainton. Was on board when Puffin rammed and sank a German ‘Seehund’ midget submarine off Lowestoft on 26 Mar 1945. The impact caused the u-boat's torpedoes to explode and Puffin was so badly damaged that she was written off as constructive total loss. Drafted 16 Jun 1945 to LST 3020 capable of carrying 10 tanks and 15 other vehicles and was based at the RN shore station HMS Braganza (Bombay) which worked down the Arakan coast of Burma and participated in the recapture of Rangoon and then to LST 385 27 Dec 1945–6 Jan 1946. WWII Medals not shown on posting card, but he would have at the very least 1939–45 Star, possibly Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal with possibly the Defence medal as well. Enlisted in RNZN 25 Aug 1947. Discharged to shore 24 Aug 1950. Employed by National Airways in Christchurch before re-entering the RNZN on 17 Oct 1955. Was at Philomel then drafted to Black Prince 10 Nov 1956. Drafted 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 for working up with the RAN and the served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. In Mar 1958 was Chief Petty Officer Engine Room Artificer in Royalist at Hong Kong. Naval LS&GC Medal awarded with gratuity 4 Apr 1963. Served in Taranaki in Borneo. GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ issued 22 Oct 1968. Qualifying service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Discharged to RA 24 Jul 1967. Died 7 Oct 2000 Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ASHTON, Norman William | 1907 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland 27 Feb 1921. Employed in an engineering firm before enlistment in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 4 May 1940. Initial training conducted in Philomel. Drafted to Achilles 1 Oct 1940. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 2 Jan 1941 and to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 13 Apr 1942. Advanced to Leading Stoker on 13 Apr 1943. During the late 1940 Achilles was involved in convoy escorts and searching for German raiders. In 1942 further convoy escorts were covered which included ship like the Queen Mary, Mauretania. Achillies rescued the survivors of the minesweeper Puriri which was sunk clearing mines laid off the Hauraki Gulf by the German raider Orion. Achilles was TSFD to the RNZN on formation of our own navy. In 1942 Achilles was involved in defence operations off Rabaul and escorted US troop convoys to New Hebrides and other Pacific Islands. During 1943 Achilles was damaged by Japanese bombs while providing gunfire support at Guadalcanal. After temporary repairs she came back to NZ and went to the UK for more extensive repairs. While in the UK Norm Ashton advanced on 25 Nov 1943 to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) in HMS Drake. Also served in HMS Saker (shore station) and HMS Caroline, a WWI light cruiser used as an administrative centre during WWII. Returned to Achilles 2 Jun 1944 and RTNZ via Malta, Alexandria and Ceylon. Under repair at Trincomalee after a boiler room fire. Was then involved in some convoy escorts and eventually arrived at Auckland during Feb 1945. Norm Ashton remained in Achilles when it was TSFD to the 3rd US fleet for duty in the British Pacific Fleet in operations off Japan. Achilles RTNZ late Aug 1945. He returned to Philomel 20 Sep 1945–22 Mar 1946. Drafted to Achilles and returned to the UK in that ship to pick up HMS Bellona which became HMNZS Bellona and was brought back to NZ. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 21 Aug, Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 15 May 1948. At Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 17 Feb 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950 and sailed for Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950. TSFD to Tutira 12 Apr 1951 and RTNZ in that ship. Served in Philomel and Tamaki until DEE 3 May 1952. Re-entered the RNZN on 28 Jul 1953 for a further term of eight years as Stoker Mechanic and advanced on successive days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Bellona 12 Oct–29 Dec 1953. Served in Black Prince 30 Dec 1953–19 Sep 1954 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Jul 1954. Drafted back to Bellona 20 Sep 1954–17 Jan 1955 and back again to Black Prince 18 Jan 1955. Advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. Then served at Philomel 21 Sep 1955–17 Jan 1956 and in Tamaki. Discharged to RA 28 Jul 1961. |
| ASHWORTH, William Raymond Alexander | 211270 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Napier 11 Oct 1928. Driver Mechanic. Previous service in the Army in New Zealand from 10 Nov 1944 to 14 Mar 1945. Served in BCOF Japan with Service No 634499, Private, NZ Infantry (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.16). Left NZ 29 May 1946 and returned 9 Jul 1947. Discharged from 2 NZEF 12 Aug 1947. Also served in Territorial Force. Builder's labourer from Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned 18 Nov 1953 at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953. Gun Number in 161 Bty. RTNZ for 21 days compassionate leave (gravely ill father) but did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1954. Served overseas for 237 days. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–46, UN Korea Medal Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Died 10 May 1981 at Hastings aged 52 years. Buried at Havelock North. |
| ASKEW, Reginald Trevor | 208777 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born Petone 30 Sep 1927. Carpenter and joiner for R.C.H. Askew, Upper Hutt. Served for 7 months in RNZAF Jun 1946–Jan 1947. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Aug 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding the appointment of Lance Corporal i/c 'Spare Drivers'. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Dec 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaning at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later joined Regular Force RNZASC 29 Apr 1958. Promoted Corporal 29 Oct 1958 but was reverted to Lance Corporal 15 Apr 1959. Changed trade to clerk RNZASC 29 Jul 1961. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 30 Dec 1950. Reverted to Sergeant with seniority 1 Nov 1962. Posted to 1 RNZIR and emplaned Whenuapai 14 Feb 1965 and served in Gurr’s Battalion, Terendak Camp, Malaysia 11 Apr 1966. Awarded two Regimental entries during his time in Malaya. Rations NCO HQ Company. Served in East Malaysia 2 Apr–24 Oct 1965. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Discharged SNLR 3 Jan 1968. Later taxi driver at Waiouru. Died Levin, 13 Mar 1997 aged 69 years. Medals were in private collection in Auckland but sold again. Then in Wellington and now possibly in Ohakea or Whanganui. |
| ASPRAY, John Charles (Jack) | 208260 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Tokanui on 3 Apr 1926. Previous service in the RNZAF from 23 Jun 1945 to 31 Mar 1946 in the rank of Leading Aircraftman (Service No 452545) during WWII. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Saw miller at Tuatapere before enlisting on 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Posted to NZ Base HQ 21 Feb 1953 as Gift Shop Driver. Marched out to 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP at R.H. Tokchong for Guard Duties 25 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jan 1954 and to Lance Corporal 1 May 1954. Emplaned in Japan 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ on Furlough. Deplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953. Re-embarked on Teal flight at Wellington for return to Korea on 7 Oct 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Oct 1953. Re-entered Korea 29 Nov 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Granted an extension to his service and remained in Korea until 12 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni, 23 Mar and arrived at Harewood, Christchurch on Teal flight from Australia 28 Mar 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1955. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Total service overseas three years 136 days. Lived Whareama Rest Home. Died Nelson 9 Jan 2013 (K Force Despatches, May 2013) in his 87th year. |
| ASTWOOD, Dennis Arthur | 206653 | Private | 1 Comwel Div Rear | RNZAOC | 15/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Wellington 15 Jun 1931. Cabinet maker employed by James Smith before enlisting as a Kayforce replacement 10 Jan 1952. Underwent training at CD Ordnance Depot, Linton before departure. Parents gave permission to proceed overseas as he was underage prior to his departure. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland 15 May 1952 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 23 May 1952. Posted to Rear 1 Comwel Div and attached FAP to RAOC Base Ordnance Depot. Admitted Swedish Hospital for two weeks 6 to 20 Aug 1952. CTBA to HQ RAOC 1 Comwel Div and posted to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ 18 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 5 Dec 1953. Deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days, SOS Kayforce 7 Feb 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 24 Dec 1981, aged 50 years at Lower Hutt. Buried Taita Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ATA, Patrick | 208778 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/05/2053 | 27/02/2055 | Born Whakatane 24 Jul 1914. Freezing worker for Wellington Meat Export Co. Served in 16th Intake CMT. Attested 23 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 3 May 1952 while under training in Burnham Camp. Had difficulty adjusting to Military life and obeying orders. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 19 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached to CATC, Inchon for Artillery courses from 12–20 Dec 1953 and again from 27 Dec 1953–3 Jan 1954. Attached to Canadian NCO School from 3 May 1954 to 15 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 May 1954, Temporary Bombardier 22 Jun 1954 and to Bombardier 24 Sep 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt after each attachment. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 23 Feb 1955 and deplaned Auckland 27 Feb 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Aug 1955. Served overseas one year 297 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Wellington 1 Sep 1995 aged 81 years. |
| ATCHLEY, Trevor Raeburn | 200072 | Major | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/07/2052 | 24/06/2053 | Born London UK, 19 Aug 1910. Enlisted in Territorial Force in 1924. Served in 19 Bty at Wellington as Gunner then Lance Bombardier Oct 1924 to Jul 1927. 4 Medium Bty, Hamilton Oct 1936 to Mar 1939 as Bombardier then Sergeant. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, Apr 1939 and served till Sep. Embarked with 1st Echelon, 2 NZEF with Regimental no 1570. Served in 4 Field Regiment, NZA, in Egypt, Greece, the Western Desert and Libya during WWII. Reached rank of Captain. POW in Italy and Germany 21 Nov 1941 to 12 May 1945. Territorial Service (Capt) after the war in 4 Medium Regiment, RNZA. Department Manager for Dalgety & Co, Hamilton. Appointed to Kayforce 3 Jun 1952 initially with Kayforce No.206964 but reverted to his TF service Number. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 7 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Battery Commander, 162 Bty, 28 Aug–8 Dec 1952. Appointed DAA & QMG Advanced HQ British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) 21 Feb 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 Iwakuni, Japan, for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 24 Jun 1953. Served overseas during Korean War 353 days. Posted to Reserve of Officers 26 Jul 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Hamilton, 23 Sep 1990 aged 85 years. Buried at Hamilton. |
| ATKINS, Brian Peter Charles | 568110 | 2nd Lieutenant | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/12/2053 | 26/08/2055 | Born Palmerston North 3 Apr 1932. 2nd Intake of CMT Scheme and sent to Linton. Serving TF Officer OC LAD with 2nd Fd Regt RNZA based in Napier before enlisting 5 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as OC, 28 Field Engineer Regiment, Light Aid Detachment, 7 May 1954. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC, 7 Jul 1954. Served with 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC, Platoon Commander A Platoon. Promoted Lieutenant, 9 Nov 1954. RTNZ by Qantas via Hong Kong, Manila, Darwin Sydney to Auckland. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, with the rank of Lieutenant, 5 Nov 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Appointed OC 4 Armoured Regt, LAD 6 Aug 1956 and served in TF for another eight years. Posted to the Reserve of Officers 10 Jun 1964 and to the Reserve General List 3 Apr 1984. Retired from Reserve 1982. Died Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, 4 Aug 2006 aged 74 years. |
| ATKINS, John William | 204040 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/05/2053 | Born High Wycombe, Bucks, England 24 Jun 1929. Former service in Merchant Navy 1943–46 and sustained a flesh wound to his left hip. Employed as a waiter in Auckland before enlisting 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Employed in the C&A Platoon, 10 Transport Coy. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ. Arrived in NZ 20 May 1953. (His file gives both these dates which makes his journey back to NZ near a month. Clerical error?) Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. (Re-issued in 1995.) Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1953. Total overseas service one year 292 days. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died in Australia 7 Feb 1995. |
| ATKINS, Maurice Raymond | 12045 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Lake Coleridge 3 Oct 1930. Surveyor’s Assistant. Entered RNZN 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 29 Sep 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 27 Mar 1949. Served in Lachlan 8 Nov 1949–27 Jul 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Bellona 19 Jun 1952–2 Feb 1953. Served in P3551 (HMDL Mako) from 3 Feb to 3 Oct 1953. DEE 2 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ATKINS, Ronald Eric | 34824 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/04/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born NZ 14 Jun 1927. Had served in Hicks Bay Home Guard before he enlisted in the Regular Force 20 Nov 1950. Qualified on Technical Assistant's Course at the School of Artillery, Waiouru, Dec 1952. Seconded from RNZA Trg Wing, Papakura (he was an Instructor) to Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Apr 1953 as a gun number and later appears to have been employed as a Technical Assistant. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon, 19 Jul 1953. Admitted to Brit Com ‘Z' medical unit 23 Jul 1953 with back injury sustained after lifting 25-pounder gun trail. Admitted to hospital for six weeks in Korea and later hospitalised in Japan. Attached FAP to Ebisu Leave Unit, Tokyo from 8 Oct 1953 to 2 Feb 1954. Promoted Sergeant 25 Jan 1954 while in Korea. Regarded as an energetic and reliable NCO before his injury. His back injury caused considerable pain and was placed on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954, for RTNZ and deplaned 6 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 3 Apr 1955 and reposted to Regular Force as a Bombardier at Papakura Camp. Total overseas service in Korea one year 89 days. Discharged from RF on medical grounds 21 Nov 1955 in the rank of Bombardier. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Titahi Bay, Porirua, 16 Sep 2008 aged 81 years. |
| ATKINS, Roy Bernard | 206654 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Carterton, 24 May 1927. Freezing worker for Ngauranga Freezing Works, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Replacement draft 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned 1 May 1952 Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Served in C Troop, 162 Bty as a gun number. Accidently injured 23 Jul 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Emplaned 7 Nov 1953 Iwakuni, Japan, for RTNZ and discharge. Arrived Wellington 14 Nov 1952 most likely on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Attested 1 Apr 1957 in Regular Force RNZASC at Fort Dorset. Was a driver at CD Ammunition Depot MakoMako. Discharged from RF 3 Oct 1958. Living Lower Hutt 2002. Died Lower Hutt, 15 Oct 2008, aged 81 years. |
| ATKINSON, Aldwyn Martin Lynd | 206751 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Tokomaru, near Palmerston North, 19 Apr 1931. Wire worker at Palmerston North. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight at. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt in Korea from NZRTU on 8 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 13 Mar 1954. Deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. SOS Kayforce 21 May 1954 and posted to TF unit at Palmerston North shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ATKINSON, Geoffrey John Hayes | 30431 | Captain | HQ 1 Comwel Div | RNZAOC | 07/12/2050 | 15/01/2053 | Born Christchurch 20 Nov 1922. Served RNZAF 1944–45. Also served in BCOF, Japan 1946–47. His name is listed in in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.16 p.7. Served in NZ Ordnance Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant. Enlisted in Regular Force 17 Feb 1949. Photographed at Whenuapai before embarking on a RNZAF Dakota of No.41 Sqn with Brig Park. Advance Party No.1, emplaned Whenuapai 7 Dec 1950 on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster General’s office (Major G. Pleasants). Also served as Port Ordnance Officer and 2i/c, then Commander (Temporary Major) of 4 Advance Ordnance Depot, RAOC, Pusan, 5 Oct 24 Sep 1951. OC Base Ordnance Section; 2i/c CRAOC, 1 Commonwealth Division 1952. Reposted to Regular Force 8 Apr 1953. Appointed MBE (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3401). Later Lieutenant Colonel with seniority from 28 Aug 1968. Retired from Army having reached retiring age on 29 Dec 1972. |
| ATKINSON, William David | 206413 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Hamilton 4 May 1929. Engineering foundry worker at Marton. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 14 Feb 1951. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Embarked Sasebo, Japan, 22 Sep 1952 and entered Korea at Pusan 24 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Accidentally injured by petrol burns to hands and forearms and was admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Dec 1951, then spent two-days in BCOF General Hospital. (Several Kayforce personnel were injured when the 'home-made' heaters and cooking appliances malfunctioned. This injury may have been one of these. No detail given as to the cause.) Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Feb 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1953. Total overseas service one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 18 Oct 1984 aged 55 years. Buried at Mount View. This man's name is recorded on the Whanganui Memorial Rock. |
| ATUA, Tamu Tom | 593417 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born Nelson 9 Aug 1931. Storeman at freezing works in New Plymouth. Serving TF soldier in 1 Wellington West Coast Regiment in the Anti-Tank Platoon. Enlisted in Kayforce 12 Aug 1953. Emplaned at Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas of BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and reposted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ATUA, Taukai Te (Tiny) | 592973 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Born Motueka 5 Aug 1933. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements 5 May 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Was granted permission to take his furlough leave of 28 days in Japan. Granted an extension to serve in Korea for a further 12 months in Mar 1955. During the latter part of his service in Korea was at Edinburgh Camp, near Inchon. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Dec 1957 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force and served in Transport Section, Singapore. RTNZ and served at Fort Cautley, Whangarei Area Office, Waiouru and Linton Camps. Discharged from NZ Army 15 Nov 1982. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZ GSM clasp ‘Malaya 1960–64’, LS&GC (Military). Died New Plymouth 28 Jul 2007 aged 73 years. |
| ATUTAHI, William Kahu | 208394 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Te Kuiti 12 Sep 1930. Labourer. Enlisted 27 Sep 1951 at Nelson in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure, 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but not known how he was employed. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hospital in Japan before being sent to Korea. Entered Korea 11 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. May well have been involved in the heavy fighting just before the Armistice. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight from Sydney at Auckland 12 Nov 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1954. Total overseas service one year 287 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| AUBREY, Paul | 204770 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2057 | Born Taupiri, Waikato, 2 Feb 1926. Labourer at Westfield Freezing works, Otahuhu. Enlisted 4 Nov 1956 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last) Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 for flight to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Hiro, Japan. Entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver, 23 Jan 1956 at Edinburgh Camp. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon as Clerk 15 May 1956. Attached to 1 Sqn, Royal Australian Signals in Korea 28 Sep 1956 for one month. Attached FAP to be a member of Army Honour Guard at Seoul 1 Feb 1957. TSFD to US Resources 23 Aug 1957. Deplaning Whenuapai 2 Nov 1957. Served overseas one year 298 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jan 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force 24 Feb 1958. Posted to Northern District Transport Company, RNZASC and employed at the Supply Depot Waikato Camp, Ngaruawahia. Later served in Papakura Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 20 Oct 1959. Posted to 2 NZ Regt, Burnham but returned to RNZASC and was posted to Southern District Transport Company, Burnham Camp. Later served in Static Platoon, 3 Tpt Coy, Burnham Camp. Promoted Sergeant 16 Apr 1973. Discharged from Army as Sergeant (Clerk All Arms) from Territorial Force Depot (TFD) Burnham Camp 5 Dec 1975. Living in Whanganui in 2006. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Entitled to NZDSM. |
| AUGUST, Te Rangitahi John | 15869 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 16 Mar 1939. Labourer before he entered the RNZN on an eight-year engagement from 24 May 1956. Initial training conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Sep 1956. Served in Philomel 1 May 1957 and was drafted 6 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. RTNZ NZ4 Jul 1958. He was a Radar Plotter in this ship. Advanced to Able Seaman 14 Apr 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. At Philomel 15 Sep 1958 and was drafted to Lachlan 10 Oct 1958. 3 Mar 1959. At Philomel 20 Mar–4 Oct 1959. Drafted to Stawell for three weeks from 5 Oct 1959. At Philomel 27 Oct 1959. Discharged BNPS 26 Mar 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| AULD, Francis Robin | 208967 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Invercargill 24 Apr 1924. Roof tiler from Invercargill. Enlisted 4 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney then Qantas from Sydney. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from 16 Fd Regt RNZA to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 12 Oct 1954 and was TSFD to RNZASC. Accidentally injured 5 Feb 1955. Broke his leg which eventually required his evacuation back to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 and deplaned Harewood 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jan 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| AUSTIN, Alan Colburn | 12898 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 4 Nov 1928. Was a timber worker before he entered the RNZN on 23 Feb 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in Tamaki then Philomel 1 Sep 1949. Served in Bellona 19 Apr 1949–10 Feb 1950. Served in Pukaki 11 Feb–28 Jun 1950 At Philomel 29 Jun 1950 and qualified as a Diver 3rd Class 15 Sep 1950. Returned to Bellona 10 Oct 1950–22 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 23 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korean waters 29 Aug 1951. After serving with the UN Naval Forces RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class 18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 2 Oct 1953–5 Oct 1954 and again 11 Dec 1954–16 Jan 1955. DEE from Philomel 2 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| AUSTIN, Alan Douglas | 204017 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Rawene (Hokianga) 29 Apr 1926. Civil trade saw miller. Enlisted 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Underwent training at Northern Military District Training Camp Papakura then at Trentham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked on ship at Sasebo for a three-day trip to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and employed on driving duties. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ by civil air arriving at Auckland on 19 Feb 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 17 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.110 was returned to Base Records as he had changed address. It is still at Trentham to this day. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu, 21 Aug 1998 aged 72 years. |
| AUSTIN, Leslie Dennis | 12658 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Islington, London, England 13 Apr 1925. Employed as a butcher's assistant before he entered the RN on 22 Apr 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 51520. Underwent training in HMS Collingwood (radar training school) and was then drafted to HMS Valkyrie an RN Electrical training school on the Isle of Man. He was next sent to HMS Mercury a Signals training school Jun–Aug 1943. Drafted to HMS Ferret the Londonderry RN Base and served in HMS Skate a destroyer built during the Great War. She saw extensive service during WWII on North Atlantic duties and took part in the Normandy landings in Jun 1944. She was the oldest British built destroyer to serve during WWII. His next ship was HMS Glenroy a Landing Ship Infantry 24 Jan 1945 which sailed via Akyab to join the British Pacific Fleet. He was at HMS Braganza (Naval barracks at Bombay now Mumbai) for a month then re-joined Glenroy and returned to Britain in May 1946. He was released from the RN 22 Aug 1946. Enlisted as an Able Seaman in the RNZN in at HMNZS Cook, soon to be renamed Maori (London) 26 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and then TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and was a crewman that sailed that ship to NZ. At Philomel for a few days and was then sent to HMAS Watson 29 Aug 1950–19 Nov 1951. On RTNZ was at Philomel then drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed for Korean waters 7 Jan 1952 and returned 19 Mar 1953 but he remained with Rotoiti 14 Feb 1954. He next served in Bellona then in the Reserve Feet then returned to Philomel and was DEE at Maori 1 Mar 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, France & Germany Star, Burma Star, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| AVERY, Harry James Alexander | 12036 | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Newport, Monmouth, Wales 23 Oct 1924. Employed as an apprentice toolmaker before entering the RN on 20 Nov 1945 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class with Service No D/MX 778140. Served in HMS Defiance, Drake and Loch invar. Mainly shore stations. Released from the RN on 3 Dec 1947. Entered the RNZN at Philomel as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 15 Apr 1948 and was drafted to the reserve Fleet 4 Jun 1949. Served in Taupo and Bellona before leaving NZ and being discharged to shore at Maori 14 Apr 1951. Re-entered the RNZN at Maori as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 29 Jun 1951. Was in HMS Collingwood 30 Jun–20 Oct 1951 and advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 3rd Class. At Maori 21 Oct 1951 but was back at Philomel 3 Nov 1951. Served in Bellona and in Irirangi before being drafted to Kaniere 14 Apr 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland to serve with the British Eastern Fleet in Asian waters. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 14 Mar 1954. He later served in other RNZN ships including Lachlan, Rotoiti, Endeavour and Royalist. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 6 Aug 1961. Discharged to RA 14 Jun 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ GSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| AYLWARD, Thomas William Augustus | 206370 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Dannevirke 17 Aug 1913. Served in NZ Division RN 1939–41 (Service No 1439) served in the Pacific and in the Atlantic. Changed to Army 2 NZEF 1942–45 (Service No 615519), awarded Military Medal while serving in 30 Bn, Green Island, Pacific. Citation: “At Green Island on 31st January 1944, Private Aylward was one of a party in a barge giving covering fire by rifle grenade to a platoon which was making a flank attack on an enemy position on the beach. In spite of heavy machine-gun fire at close range, he continued bombing with such good effect that the enemy fire was silenced. The barge was then attacked by six enemy dive-bombers, which killed the gunner and splintered the barge in several places. Private Aylward without hesitation manned the machine-gun and, regardless of his own safety, continued to engage the enemy aircraft till they disappeared. His devotion to duty throughout the action was a splendid example to his comrades”. RTNZ 9 Jul 1944 then re-embarked on 28 Sep 1944 with 13th Reinforcements for Kiwi Force for service in Italy. Wounded in Italy 11 Apr 1945 while serving in 27 Machine Gun Battalion. Also served in BCOF, in 27 NZ Battalion at Yamaguchi, Japan 1946–47. Driver for Amalgamated Carriers of Napier before enlisting in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Reduced his age by five years i.e. as if born 1918, to enlist in Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 19 Apr 1951 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major, Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Reverted to Sergeant on ceasing to hold appointment of Troop Sergeant Major. Originally on Flight 61 for RTNZ but was off loaded. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning at Auckland 7 Sep 1952 by Teal ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1953. Total Service in Korea one year 273 days. Re-enlisted in Regular Force on 22 Apr 1953 and granted rank of Temporary Sergeant appointed Instructor All Arms and posted to CD Training Depot, Linton Camp. Discharged from the Army 27 Nov 1958. Awarded Military Medal, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Taradale, 7 Aug 1990 aged 76 years. |
| BABER, John Brian | 13404 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Croydon, London, UK, 10 Mar 1934. Enlisted in RNZN on 21 Sep 1950. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 19 Aug 1951 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Sep 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 10 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. 4-inch Gun loading number. Travelled to Korean waters via Fiji and Japan. Served mainly on the west cost of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Able Seaman 10 Oct 1952. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sydney arriving in Devonport 19 Mar 1953. Attended Radar Plotter 3rd Class (Radar Plotters Course) HMAS Watson 30 Jul–2 Oct 1953. Served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–22 Jan 1956. Returned to Korean waters in Kaniere on 23 Jan 1956–28 Aug 1957. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency. Discharged from the RNZN in Mar 1960. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and NGSM (M). DEE 9 Mar 1960 and became a Traffic Officer. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Auckland 15 Nov 2021 aged 87 years. |
| BACON, David | 208464 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/05/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Gore 24 Feb 1930. Electrician from Gore. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal Awatere flight (flying boat) to Sydney. Continued on but the trip was quite slow as he travelled via Darwin and entered Japan 3 Jun 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZRTU 26 Nov 1952. Admitted unknown hospital and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Apr 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and remained on the NZ Roll 7 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ by civil air deplaning Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Emplaned on Teal flight for second tour to Korea on 19 May 1954 and RTNZ on 22 Nov 1954. Applied to be discharged in Japan in order to join Canadian Army however this was not completed. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1955. Total service overseas 2 years 142 days. Enlisted in Regular Force. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 bound for Singapore. Accidentally injured on troopship, with possible fractured ribs. Evacuated to British Military Hospital, Singapore. Also served in Tracker Team, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. SOS 1 NZ Regt 2 Jan 1959 and attached to HQ NZ Army Force Singapore pending RTNZ on medical grounds. Emplaned at RAF Changi on 14 Feb 1959 and arrived at Whenuapai 20 Feb. Discharged from Army 10 Jun 1959. Died 23 Sep 1960 at Whiskey Creek, buried Gore. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| BACON, Murray Raymond | 15212 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Taihape 31 Aug 1938. Telegraph delivery boy at Taihape before joining the RNZN on 30 Sep 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. Like all others of his ilk he underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. It appears his first sea service was in Hawea followed by further time at Philomel then service in Black Prince in Aug 1956. Drafted to Royalist in May 1957 and sailed from NZ 20 May 1957 and returned 4 Jul 1958. On RTNZ Able Seaman Bacon was drafted to Irirangi 1959. He was serving in Royalist in 1963–64 when, back home, his young son became seriously ill and Bacon flown home from Hong Kong via Singapore by Qantas/Teal or RNZAF flight from Singapore. Able Seaman Bacon also served in Manga and Kiama. Was an Able Seaman over seven years. Advanced to Leading Seaman effective 3 Apr 1971 but was reverted to Able Seaman early 1972 when serving in Canterbury. Discharged 26 Jun 1974 BNPS. His service in Royalist in 1957–58 would have later earned him the following awards, NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| BADDELEY, Jess Gregory | 6313 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Greymouth 15 May 1927. Was a schoolboy before he enlisted in RNZN 10 Dec 1942 as Boy 2nd Class. Served during WWII in Leander (6 Nov 1943–7 Jan 1944) as Boy 1st Class when the ship sailed from Auckland to Boston for repairs caused when hit by Japanese torpedo at the Battle of Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands. Sent from the USA to Britain and helped make up the crew for Achilles (8 Jan 1944–28 Dec 1946). After work up and exercises Achilles sailed for Colombo to join the British Pacific Fleet. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 13 Nov 1944 and to Able Seaman 13 Aug 1945. Achilles joined the British Pacific Fleet in May 1945 for final operations in the Pacific War. On 29 Dec 1946 he was back in New Zealand in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1947. In Tamaki 1 Apr–18 Jun 1947 then drafted to Bellona19 Jun 1947. Advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1948 but was disrated 2 Jul 1948. Re-advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 2 Jul 1949. At Flinders Naval Base Australia for course 4 Aug–24 Nov 1949. Also served in Taupo and was drafted to Bellona before being drafted to Rotoiti on 1 Dec 1951. Served during operations mainly on the west coast of Korea and in the Han River and Pyong Do. RTNZ and was discharged on 31 Mar 1953 as his engagement had been extended for only one year. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne 28 Oct 1980. |
| BADGER, John Percival | 12714 | Chief Electrical Artificer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hendon, Middlesex, UK, 3 Jun 1914. Employed as a fitter before entering the RN as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 22 Feb 1937 on 12-year engagement. Issued the Service No P/MX 54379. After training at HMS Victory and in HMS Vernon he was drafted to Glasgow (light cruiser) as Electrical Artificer 4th Class and was in the ship when it escorted King George VI to Canada in May 1939. Drafted to HMS Colombo 29 Jul 1939 and was involved in the search for the German battle cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau after they had engaged and sunk HM Armed Merchant cruiser Rawalpindi 23 Nov 1939. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 22 Feb 1940. Served during the Norwegian Campaign. Sailed for the Mediterranean and continued to Singapore to join the 5th Cruiser Sqn but then went back to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to join 4th Cruiser Sqn for patrols and escort duties in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Colombo was also involved in the hunt for two German commerce raiders Atlantis and Pinguin known to be active in the Indian Ocean. HMS Colombo was also part of a group which captured a Vichy French convoy travelling from Indochina to Europe. John Badger is shown in the books of Victory and Vernon 1 Aug–23 Nov 1942 and is next shown in Philomel 24 Nov 1942. Did he come to New Zealand on passage in HMS Leander when that ship travelled from Ceylon to this country late Jul and Aug 1942. Drafted to HMNZS Leander 23 Feb 1943–25 Apr 1944. Advanced to Chief Electrical Artificer 6 Aug 1943. During his time in Leander his service was mainly in the Pacific and in the Battle of Kolombangara where she was badly damaged. This ship made its way to Auckland then to the US Navy Dockyard at Boston for repairs. As far as can be ascertained he then returned to Britain where HMNZS Achilles was under repair and refit. Drafted to Achilles 6 Apr 1944–25 Sep 1946. Achilles sailed to Britain Aug 1946 and reverted to RN control. Later served in HMS Adamant a submarine depot ship 16 Apr 1948–15 Feb 1949. Released from the RN 14 May 1949. (Date conflicts with his entry into the RNZN). Entered the RNZN at Cook as Electrical Artificer 4th Class 6 Mar 1949 and advanced to Chief Electrical Artificer on the following four days. On 1 Apr 1949 HMNZS Cook became Maori. Drafted to Tutira 2 May 1949 and was a senior crew member which brought the ship to NZ. He was serving in the RNZN when he received the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp) and War Medal for his WWII service. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 13 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–26 Sep 1954. Awarded British Empire Medal QB Hons, 10 Jun 1954. Also served in Philomel and in Pegasus. Drafted to Royalist 21 Dec 1956–4 Nov 1958. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. Served in the Electrical Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BADLEY, Cecil John Charles | 204042 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Newark, England 1 Nov 1914. Machine operator for NZ Glass Manufacturers, Penrose, Auckland. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 21 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD 26 Sep 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Ambulance 12 Dec 1952 with fractured left ankle resulting from an accident. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp and posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 19 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1953. Returned to previous employment with NZ Glass Manufacturers. |
| BAGGETT, Malcolm Edgar | 11118 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Napier 18 Feb 1928. Storeman from Napier. Entered the RNZN 22 Nov 1945. Served in Bellona 15 Oct 1947–19 May 1948. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 to 29 Oct 1951. Left NZ for service in Korean waters 7 Oct 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. He broke his arm while serving in Hawea and was TSFD to Rotoiti for the RTNZ and arrived back in Auckland 21 Nov 1951. This was because of his broken arm and his engagement was almost completed. DEE 17 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died 6 Jun 2010, Taradale, aged 81 years. |
| BAIGENT, David Edward | 13212 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Nelson 30 May 1931. Surname only on a list supplied by Ronald McMillan gave the clue for further research. Sawmiller before enlisting in RNZN on 19 Jan 1950. Served in Bellona and Taupo before being drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 until 2 Nov 1953. Served mainly on west coast on patrols and escort duties. Also served again in Bellona followed by Black Prince. Discharged from RNZN 1 Feb 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal replacements for lost awards. Living at Matamata in 2002. Died Peacefully, at Matamata Country Lodge, on 2 Aug 2017; aged 92 years. |
| BAILEY, Allwyn | 207931 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Although his Army record states he was born Newfoundland 23 Aug 1921 he was actually born in Tipton, England, UK. His name was Albert but he much preferred Allwyn, the name under which he enlisted in Kayforce. Previously served six years in Royal Navy and was involved in the Bomb Disposal Section from 1943–46. Was awarded Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Bomb and Mine Clearance’ and also a French Gallantry award for his work clearing Cherbourg Harbour. Other WWII Medals not known. Enlisted in KMB 11 Sep 1950. Embarked 12 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul and back to the area that eventually became the Armistice Line. KILLED IN ACTION 17 Nov 1951 during an attack by the Communist Chinese forces on Hill 227. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. NZ Memorial Cross and Medals forwarded to his mother in Tipton, England, UK. A medallion from the President of Korea, His Excellency Park Chung Hee, in 1968 was also forwarded to the family. His remains are buried in the UN Military Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan, Plot No.9, Row No.1, Grave No.297. |
| BAILEY, Arthur | 14669 | Acting Radio Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Salford, UK, 25 Jan 1925. Employed as a motion engineer before he entered the RNZN as an Acting Radio Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 22 Jan 1953. Underwent familiarisation training in Tamaki. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Mar 1953 and sailed to the UK to take part in the Royal Review at Spithead. Arthur left the ship 17 May 1953 and was sent on courses at HMS Collingwood and HMS Royal Arthur from 18 May 29 Jan 1955. Arthur Bailey was at Maori (London) 3 Jan–4 Feb 1955 and was probably flown home as he was in Philomel and Tamaki 5 Feb–17 Jul 1955. Drafted briefly to Stawell and back to Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 19 Oct 1955. Advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 22 Jul 1954 while in the UK but this was noted against Black Prince on his posting card. Advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 8 Nov 1956. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and returned to NZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Irirangi before returning to Maori 24 Aug 1959 to become part of the crew for Otago. Advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 8 Nov 1960. Otago arrived at her home port of Dunedin on 19 Jan 1961. In Philomel 16 Jan 1962 and advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 1st Class 1 Jan 1962. Also served in Taranaki advanced to Acting Chief Radio Electrical Artificer 1 Apr 1963 and to Chief Radio Electrical Artificer 1 Apr 1964. Also served in Waikato and Taranaki again, and advanced to Workshop [?] Radio Electrical Artificer 1971. Served in Singapore at the ANZUK FMU. Discharged to RA 21 Jan 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BAILEY, Denis Glyn | 535589 | Lance Bombardier | NZRTU | RNZA | 28/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born New Zealand 3 Aug 1933. Post & Telegraph Department linesman at Rotorua before he enlisted 5 Aug 1952 as Regular Force soldier. Posted as a Gunner to RNZA, Papakura Camp on 27 Nov 1952 at completion of Basic Training. Completed Basic All Arms Instructors Course 16 Dec 1953. Seconded to Kayforce 5 Apr 1954 as a member of the 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Iwakuni, Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 3 Jul 1954. Marched into NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Was sick and did not enter Korea until 21 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 15 Oct 1954. Admitted to 43 US MASH 15–23-Jul-1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and posting back to the RF. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1956. Re-posted to the Regular Force. Served overseas one year 165 days. TSFD from RNZA (parent Corps before secondment to Kayforce) to RNZASC. Posted to Northern District Transport Company. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Army 4 Sep 1957. Died Whangarei 30 May 2016 aged 82 years. |
| BAILEY, Edward George | 208565 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Riverton, Southland 8 Jul 1927. Carpenter employed by W. Williamson Construction Co, Christchurch. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by civil air (Qantas) to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty as Line Signaller through his Tour of Duty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Sep 1952. Battle casualty wounded by shrapnel 7 Dec 1952, admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb, TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and returned to Duty on 15 Dec 1952. Promoted Lance Bombardier 31 Dec 1952 and appointed Troop Signals Line NCO. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 3 May 1953 and appointed Troop Signals NCO. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 25 Nov 1953. Promoted Sergeant 19 Feb 1954 and appointed Battery Signals Sergeant. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 at Kobe, Japan on SS Changsha for return to Sydney and completed the journey by Teal flight possibly from Sydney deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 294 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| BAILEY, Gordon Frederick | 14486 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Brocheford, Suffolk, UK, 6 Feb 1930. Previous service in the Royal Navy and reached the rate of Able Seaman and held the qualification of R.C.3 (Radar Controller 3rd Class). Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, 17 Mar 1955 and was affirmed on 24 Mar 1955. On arrival in NZ was drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 3 May 1955 to 30 Aug 1955. Returned to Philomel 31 Aug 1955 to 4 Apr 1956. Flew by RNZAF Hastings to Australia to attend an R.C.2 course at HMAS Cerberus 5 Apr–15 Jun 1956. He completed this course with a good result of 77.25%. He was permitted to take his after course, leave to stay with his NOK in Sydney. He returned to Philomel 15 Jun 1956 to 31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and left in that ship on 20 May 1957 for a tour of SE Asia, Japan and Korea. This was the second commission of Royalist. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but remained with his ship until 31 Aug 1958. Returned to Philomel 1 Sep 1958–7 Sep 1960. Served again in Royalist 8 Sep 1960 until 21 Aug 1961. DEE 13 Sep 1961. There is no indication on his file recording the issue of any medals. He is entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| BAILEY, Gregory Trevor | 204025 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Auckland on 18 Jan 1930. Clerk at Winstone's Auckland. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Entered Japan 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951 and posted to an appointment of Driver 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953 and deplaned Auckland 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Army Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BAILEY, Ian Herbert | 203698 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 14/07/2052 | Born Auckland 20 Feb 1929. Automotive electrician from Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attended training at Armament and General Workshop at Trentham Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Auto electrician posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. Although overseas for nearly 19 months he spent less than half the time in Korea, the balance being served in Japan. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Hamilton 2009. President of Hamilton KVA. Died Hamilton 7 Feb 2012, 16 days before his 83rd birthday. |
| BAILEY, Mutu William | 11382 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Brixton, Waitara 29 Sep 1927. Employed by NZ Railways before he enlisted in RNZN on 6 Feb 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in the cruiser Bellona 24 Oct 1947 and advanced to Able Seaman 6 Feb 1948, Torpedo Detector 3rd Class. In Tamaki 22 Sep 1949–3 Jul 1950. Drafted to Tutira and sailed from Auckland to Korea 3 Jul 1950 one of the first two to serve in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he remained with that ship until Aug 1951. Served in Lachlan 24 Aug 1951–Feb 1953. DEE 7 Feb 1953. Posted to Inactive Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BAILEY, Rodney James | 208124 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Invercargill 31 Mar 1930. Student and orchard worker at Alexandra. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to an appointment of Driver 10 Tpt Coy and served on C Platoon. Posted to NZ Base HQ 28 Jan 1952. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon 12 May 1953 but the next day was posted back to 10 Tpt Coy. Removed from first return flight because of a problem with his right foot. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce, 18 Dec 1953 at the completion of treatment for his foot. Served overseas 2 years 20 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Dunedin 20 Mar 2013 aged 82 years. |
| BAILEY, Te Reimana Kaporere | 206058 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Whanganui 15 Dec 1923. Farmer at Putiki, near Whanganui. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul and then back to near what became the armistice line. Had a good service in Korea and his only entry was for admission to Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 Apr–17 May 1952. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951 giving Bombardier N. Scanlan a haircut. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce, 27 Aug 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BAIN, Robert William Maitland (Blue) | 208465 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 17/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Dunedin 28 Apr 1931. Painter for Otago Education Board. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted on 10 Jan 1952 in Dunedin as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Posted to RNZE on 14 Feb 1952. Was sent from Burnham Camp to Trentham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned 17 May 1952 on RMA Awatere at Wellington for passage to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan probably by Qantas or BCPA aircraft. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Pusan and attached for all purposes to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) the same day. This Sqn was involved in all manner of engineering tasks along the front line. He committed two offenses which are extremely dangerous for himself and his comrades. Whilst on Active Service, acting as a sentry leaving his post before regularly relieved and (2) Acting as a sentry sleeping on his post. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then by Teal flight to Wellington arriving 17 Feb 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce on 25 Apr 1954 and posted to an RNZE TF unit. Served overseas one year 277 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. Living in Dunedin circa 1990. Died Monticello Veterans Home, Dunedin 28 Jun 2007 aged 76 years. |
| BAIRD, John Donald Stuart | 207747 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 29 Feb 1927. Previously employed as a storeman by Christchurch Gas Co. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde bound for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 206 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 10 Apr 1954 but was discharged six months later on 10 Oct 1954. Did not return to Korea for further service. Died Christchurch 19 Oct 1966, aged 39 years at, cremated Harewood. |
| BAIRD, Russell Arthur | 970277 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 1 Feb 1931. Upholsterer employed by Calder, Mackay Ltd, Invercargill. Came from Myross Bush, Southland. Enlisted 18 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served as Gunner in F Troop, 163 Bty. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 5–21 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Arrived Wellington on Teal flight from Sydney 30 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit shortly after return to NZ. Served overseas one year 269 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Alexandra in 1996. Died Alexandra 4 Jun 2009 aged 77 years after a long illness. |
| BAK, Trevor Leslie Andersen | 10679 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Taihape 18 Oct 1928, Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class 5 Apr 1945. Served WWII in New Zealand home waters. Served in Achilles and was a member of that ship being returned to the UK. Most of the crewmen sailed Bellona to NZ. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 31 Mar–8 Aug 1948. Also served in Kiwi and attended another course in HMAS Flinders, Australia in 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Oct 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 11 Feb 1950. Left NZ 7 Oct 1950 and travelled to Korean waters via Darwin, Hong Kong and Japan. Radar Plotter/ Signalman was involved in patrols mainly on west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Japan, Hong Kong and Brisbane. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North 2008. Died Palmerston North 27 Mar 2013. |
| BAKER, Brian John | 207712 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Kaiapoi 4 Aug 1925. Previous Army service in BCOF, Japan (645644 Private, Army Education & Welfare Service). Left NZ on 29 May 1946 and RTNZ on 27 Aug 1947. SOS 2nd NZEF (Jayforce) 2 Oct 1947. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Accidentally injured 16 Sep 1951–fractured left ankle. Had a small number of breaches of Routine Orders. Admitted 26 Field Ambulance the TSFD to Convalescent Depot. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Travelled from Japan to Sydney by Qantas aircraft and deplaned from RMA Awatere at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Total overseas service in Korea one year 136 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 26 Oct 2002 aged 77 years. |
| BAKER, Charles Adams | 203768 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Kawakawa 8 Mar 1929. Civilian trade of plumber before enlisting in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially in Field Regiment pool then posted to 161 Bty. Served in all areas where 161 Bty served during his Tour of Duty from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Also served at Kapyong. Promoted Bombardier while holding appointment of Gun 2i/c Able 2 Gun. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Whangarei Senior Rep.) Promoted Sergeant when holding appointment of Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ via Guam and Port Moresby to deplane Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Attended Korean Armistice Day Celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in Jul 2003. Living at Kaitaia 2004. |
| BAKER, Christopher George | 13888 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Toronto, Canada, 12 Jan 1920. Previous service in the Royal Navy (C/JX14961) from Jun 1936, Boy 2nd Class, to Jun 1950. His wartime service was mainly in coastal vessels. Served in HMS Ramillies 30 Dec 1937–4 Apr 1938 and HMS Whirlwind before WWII. Served in HMS Liverpool, a Town-class light cruiser 13 Jan 1940–28 Feb 1941. Also served at HMS Nile, a shore station at Alexandria. Served in ML1221, ML443 and ML307 before moving onto HMS Hannibal at Algiers. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star Italy Star and War Medal and possibly NGS 1915 (Palestine?). After the war served in HMS Zephyr and then HMS Jutland. Discharged from RN 8 Feb 1950. Enlisted 14 Aug 1952 in the RNZN at Maori, London as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve on operations in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrol and escort duties. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 22 Jun 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 and remained in Kaniere until 26 Apr 1954. Served in either Irirangi or Philomel until drafted to Mako 24 Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served briefly in Wakefield 25 Oct–9 Nov 1956. Discharged from RNZN ‘SNLR’, 1 Dec 1956. Died 12 Sep 1973. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BAKER, Frank Evelyn | 208909 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Christchurch 8 Sep 1929. Cycle builder from Christchurch. Attested 4 May 1953 for Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Sep 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Driver 31 Mar 1954. Posted back to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954. RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Emplaned 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and arrived at Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 118 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Feb 1955. Served overseas one year 118 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BAKER, Gordon William | 12559 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Battersea, London, UK, 21 Jun 1921. Enlisted in the Royal Navy (Service No PJX 731239) 15 Mar 1944 and served until 1948. Served in HMS Termagant (destroyer) during WWII and did some landings on enemy territory. Entered RNZN 1949-1955. Served in Tutira until the ship was due to RTNZ and was then TSFD to Rotoiti in order to allow a married man to return home. Member of the Bofors Gun team. Was involved with Landing Party No.1 and Landing Party No.2 in raids on the observation posts and suspected machine gun posts in Chinnampo estuary. The raid by Landing Party No.2 occurred in Nov 1951. Discharged from RNZN Engagement Expired 8 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living at Christchurch, New Zealand 2001. |
| BAKER, James Leonard Lionel George | 12497 | Leading Cook | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Lake Hayes, Arrowtown 12 Jul 1930. Served in Bellona 22 Sep 1949 to 24 Oct 1951. Drafted to Pukaki from 3 Aug 1953 until 18 Nov 1954. During this time he deployed to Korea leaving New Zealand on 21 Sep 1953 and returning on 28 Sep 1954 and served mainly on the west coast Korean waters on patrols and monitoring the armistice. Reached rating of Able Cook by the time he was DEE on 17 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Posted to Inactive Reserve 18 Nov 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and possibly NZGSM (K). Living in Australia circa 1993. |
| BAKER, Keith Freeman | 301337 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Whangarei 28 Nov 1930. Came from Onerahi, Whangarei. Driver for Whangarei Transport. CMT Trainee. Served 173 days in CMT and TF before transferring to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Completed two Basics and two Corp Training courses. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC for NCO course 7–27 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Aug 1953 and to Lance Corporal 10 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 19 Jun 1954 and to Corporal 8 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Guam and Australia. Deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flying-boat ex Sydney. Managed to play Golf while in Korea. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 25 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Coy RNZASC). Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 4 Sep 2012 aged 81 years. |
| BAKER, Maitland William Ernest | 204576 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Whangarei 4 May 1928. Applied for enlistment in Jayforce but enlistment was cancelled. Truck Driver for New Zealand Railway Road Services, Maungaturoto. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements but sickness caused him to be retained until 6th Reinforcements movements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air, probably by Qantas as BCPA had been taken over by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted the same day to Div HQ Transport Platoon as Driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 4 Aug 1953 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Corporal Temporary Corporal 27 Dec 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Section. A small group comprising Driver W.G. Albert, Driver M.W.E. Baker, Driver C.N. Bryers, Driver W. Clarke and Driver P.G. Condon were all posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day, Attached to 10 Tpt Coy 11–16 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 6 Jul 1954 and appointed Transport Sergeant vice Sergeant Eru returning to NZ on furlough and to Sergeant 29 Sep 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 3 Nov 1954. Deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals lost circa 1959 and were replaced for the cost of 16 shillings. |
| BAKER, Mervyn Cyril Paul | 12101 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Ohakune 30 Dec 1927. Employed as a Linesman at Ohakune before he enlisted in RNZN on 8 Jun 1948 as a Stores Probationer. Served in Tamaki and Philomel 1 Sep 1949. Drafted to Taupo on 2 Sep 1949. Advanced to Leading Stoker Assistant 30 Jun 1950. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and travelled to Korean waters via Cairns, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Advanced to Acting Stores Petty Officer (Local). Taupo was mainly involved on patrols on the east and west coasts of Korea and was involved in some shore bombardments on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels and was involved in an action close to Yang Do Island (west coast close to North Korea) when some 15 sampans loaded with enemy troops were about to attack the island. Taupo sank 10 but had to withdraw as communist shore batteries began to concentrate on the ship. Although not shown on his posting card (but his original Service Certificate confirms) he also served in Rotoiti 12 Feb–19 Mar 1953 and RTNZ in Rotoiti via Japan, Hong Kong and Brisbane and arrived Auckland 21 Oct 1952. Was at Philomel and reverted to his substantive rank of Leading Stores Assistant 26 Jan 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 8–28 Apr 1954. Discharged from RNZN Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died at Hastings on 19 Jun 2018 aged 90 years. |
| BAKER, Percy Ronald | 11039 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 10 Jul 1925. Timber machinist. Saw service in the NZ Army (No.630684) from 23 Jun 1940 to 5 May 1944 and was a member of 9 Heavy Regt RNZA. Also served in Tonga (T Force) before joining RNZN in Nov 1945 as Stoker 2nd Class. He served in Philomel from 17 Dec 1945 and had brief TODs to Arbutus and the Coastguard section. Drafted to Arbutus 10 Sep 1946, advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 8 Nov 1946 and to Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. He then served in Philomel, Kiwi and Bellona and then Philomel again. He was serving on Bellona in Mar 1950 when he received his WWII medals. Served in Rotoiti from 30 Sep 1950 to 30 Apr 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 13 Nov 1951. TSFD to Tutira on 1 May 1951 and RTNZ in her arriving in Auckland on 30 May 1951. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Kaniere and Tamaki. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 13 Nov 1951 and to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 15 Jun 1953. He also served Bellona and Black Prince. in Royalist from 17 Apr 1956 to 3 Feb 1957 and was part of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. Royalist was also involved in the Suez affair for which the crew were later awarded the NZGSM (NE). Served in Pukaki from 13 Jan 1959 to 2 Oct 1960 during which time the ship served in Malaysian waters in the latter part of the Malayan Emergency. During his service he also served in Kiwi and Taupo. Discharged to RA on 15 Dec 1965 in the rank of Chief Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M), PJM and KWSM. Living on the Hibiscus Coast in 2006. Died Whangaparaoa 27 Aug 2009. |
| BAKER, Raumoa Matenga | 206989 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Otaki 18 Apr 1927. Fireman (on railway engines) for NZ Railways Locomotive Depot Upper Hutt. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce. 5th Reinforcements. Trained as gun number at Waiouru. Emplaned on Teal flight to Australia, 28 Jan 1953. Entered Japan 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 24 Jul 1953 and was TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Station and was discharged direct to 16 Fd Regt on 27 Jul 1953. Attached to CATC, Inchon for training course 8–23 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Mar 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Attached to CATC Inchon again 4–20 Apr 1954 on a No.1’s Course. At the conclusion of this course he was regarded as “….the best NCO on the course and he will certainly make a very good No 1.” Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Mar 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Attached to 1 Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt 16 May–6 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier 12 May 1954 then to Temporary Sergeant on 28 Jun 1954 and appointed Gun No.1. To be Sub Sergeant on 8 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane. Completed return journey from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 301 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Feb 1955. Joined Regular Force and served in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, in Malaya from 28 Nov 1955 to 30 Nov 1957. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. On RTNZ he TSFD from NZ infantry to RNZEME and posted to CD MT Workshop, Trentham Camp. During this posting he was a member of the staff of the 10th SEATO Advisers' Meeting at Wellington as a driver. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otaki, 7 Dec 2002 aged 74 years. |
| BAKER, Ronald Joseph | 327419 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZDC | 02/09/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Auckland 18 May 1932. Greaser at the Westfield Freezing Works garage, Auckland, before joining Kayforce. Serving TF soldier in 1 Mobile Dental Unit. Enlisted 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt, later to 10 Tpt Coy. TSFD from RNZDC to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Jun 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Clerk. Had several breaches of discipline. Was sent on TODs to NZ Base. Also on TOD to HMNZS Pukaki 27 Dec 1955 to 10 Jan 1956. Attached to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo for Rugby Tour 24–27 Feb 1956. Emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning at Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jul 1956 and re-posted to a TF unit (1 Mobile Dental Unit). Total overseas service one year 266 days. TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 Aug 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BAKER, Selwyn William (Bill) | 204392 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Ngawha, Northland, 29 Mar 1929. Came from Te Awamutu. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Instructor RNZA. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled the remainder of the journey to Japan by Qantas. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952, posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Attended course at CATC, Inchon, 19 Apr–10 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1953. Attached 1 Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt 4–22 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 5 Oct 1953 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 23 Nov 1953 as Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 and RTNZ on furlough and for duties as an instructor at Waiouru. Emplaned at Auckland for return to Korea on 2 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 11 Jun 1954 and re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ and completed journey back to NZ on Teal flight arriving Auckland 27 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 33 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Feb 1955. Died 8 May 1975 aged 46 at Invercargill. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. See Ron Hayman re photo. |
| BAKER, Sherwin John Tasman | 208190 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Christchurch 2 Sep 1928. Came from Halswell, Christchurch. Had previous service in RNZAF (Service No 48558) as aircraftsman. Discharged after 134 days. Freezing Worker at Christchurch. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1951. Embarked on ship at Sasebo for a three-day trip to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea 30 Nov 1951. Posted to HQ Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Oct–2 Nov 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Feb 1953 while holding appointment of NCO i/c Spare Drivers. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Apr–8 May 1953 but remained on the NZ Roll 8 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 299 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 19 Jul 2016 aged 87 years. |
| BAKER, Terence Nelson | 11544 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Rawene, Northland 5 Sep 1929. Farm hand before joining RNZN. Enlisted 17 Jul 1947 as Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Bellona 21 Jan 1948–3 Feb 1950. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 17 Apr 1948. Promoted Leading Seaman (Ldg SM) 16 Nov 1949. Posted to Taupo 4 Feb 1950 and was on board that ship when it was sailing in the Mediterranean. Was at Philomel Nov 1950 to Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo again 17 Aug 1951. Served mainly on west coast Korean waters through summer and the winter seasons. Taupo was involved in some shore bombardments on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels and was involved in an action close to Yang Do Island (west coast close to North Korea) when some 15 sampans loaded with enemy troops were about to attack the island. Taupo sank 10 but had to withdraw as communist shore batteries began to concentrate on the ship. RTNZ and served again in HMNZS Bellona. Promoted Acting Petty Officer Seaman. DEE 4 Sep 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal but did not receive Korea Medal until after Apr 1961 as he had left the service before the medal was instituted. Died 6 May 1995. Entitled in NZOSM. |
| BAKER, Thomas | 206752 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Tarawera 13 Sep 1923. Timber worker for Tataraakina Timber Co, at Napier. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 in Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney then by civil air to Japan arriving Iwakuni, 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 26 Jun 1953 TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged direct to unit 27 Jul 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 7 Sep 1953 TSFD to 25 Canadian FDA and discharged 9 Sep 1953 Direct to unit. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Feb 1954 and RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington on Teal flight deplaning 17 Feb 1954. Served overseas for one year 263 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taradale, 26 Oct 1998 aged 75 years. |
| BALDWIN, Neville Alec Percy | 14698 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Nelson 6 Jun 1936. Employed as a junior bank clerk before he enlisted in the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 20 Jul 1953 and to Ordinary Seaman 6 Dec 1953. Awarded the prize for Seamanship and Gunnery 17 Dec 1953. His first ship was Black Prince followed by Lachlan where he advanced to Able Seaman Nov 1954. Sent to HMAS Watson to attend courses 25 Mar 1955–17 Jun 1955 and passed the Radar Plotter 3rd Class Course. Served in Paea 12 Jul–29 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 20 Dec 1955 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to the Asian theatre and returned to NZ 6 May 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 15 Jul 1957. Served in Lachlan 18 Oct 1957–21 May 1960. Advanced to Leading Seaman 15 Jul 1958. Served in Tarapunga 20 May 1960–and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 2 May 1960 but relinquished this rank and returned to LS. Served in Philomel 22 Sep 1961 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) but again relinquished this rank. DEE 6 Jun 1962 as LS. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and NZDSM for his service in Asia. |
| BALL, Herbert Thomas Francis | 207778 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born 16 Jun 1924. Previous service in Merchant Navy. Driver at the Public Works Department Camp, Lawrence, Central Otago. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Accepted as a bulldozer driver for Kayforce. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea at Pusan 31 Dec 1950. Left NZ as member destined for NZ Transport Platoon but was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Served in HQ Tpt Platoon from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni, 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney, arriving Wellington on 26 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1952 and returned to his parent’s home in Christchurch. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Pictured in the NZ Free Lance issued on 20 Jun 1951. Died Townsville, Queensland, Australia 21 Oct 1995 aged 67 years. |
| BALL, Sonny George | 460827 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 24 Sep 1930. Survey draughtsman with Lands & Survey Department at Hamilton. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. He attended an Army OCTU Selection Board at Trentham Camp 11–13 Mar 1953 but was not selected to attend the Basic OCTU Course and was returned to his District Training Camp. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and entered Japan 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 May 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 6 Aug 1954. Applied to do Correspondence Courses through Technical Correspondence School; Wellington, including Survey A and B, Land Valuation, Aerial Surveying and Photogrammetry, Laws and Reg affecting Survey and requested the textbooks for these courses. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney and completed the RTNZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Served overseas one year 163 days. Died Te Kuiti, 23 Jul 1989, aged 58 years. Buried at Te Kuiti. |
| BALLAM, William Hawkesby | 459518 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Whanganui 29 Jan 1931. Fireman NZ Railways Loco Department Frankton Junction. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 8 Jul 1953 and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 5 Oct 1953 but remained on X(ii) List. Committed several discipline breaches during his time in Korea. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Jan 1954 and was discharged 9 Feb 1954 but re-admitted 11–12 Feb 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ Deplaned Wellington 2 Oct 1954. SOS Kayforce on 29 Nov 1954. Total overseas service in Korea one year 218 days. Joined Regular Force and was posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked at Wellington on TSS Captain Cook for passage to Singapore 28 Nov 1957. Rifleman in Signals Platoon 1 NZ Regt. Stationed at Nyasa Camp in the Ipoh area and also at Sungei Kluang Camp. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ arriving Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1960. Attended BAA Instructors Course 7 Jul–10 Aug 1960 at Waiouru. Emplaned RNZAF aircraft 22 Nov 1961 and served in 1 NZ Regt (Lieutenant Colonel Pearce's Bn) on the Malaya–Thailand border area. Promoted Temporary Corporal 4 Jun 1962. RTNZ deplaning at RNZAF Base Whenuapai 4 Nov 1963. Posted to Auckland Regt 18 Nov 1963 and appointed Signals NCO. On Reorganisation of Army TSFD from Auckland Regt to 3 RNZIR 8 May 1964. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 May 1964. Appointed Instructor at Area 1, Auckland, 17 Aug 1964. Discharged from the Army 23 Oct 1966. Died Whangaparaoa 8 Jun 2002 aged 71 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZGSM (M). |
| BALLANTINE, Ronald James | 970280 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Invercargill on 20 Apr 1931. Gas Worker for Invercargill City Council. Serving TF soldier. Attested 26 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His training for Korean service was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air arriving at Iwakuni, 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1953. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as a linesman. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8–20 Sep 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 5 Oct 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce on 16 Dec 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Total overseas service one year 198 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Otatara, 16 Mar 1966, aged 34 years. Buried at Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. |
| BALLANTYNE, Desmond John Robert | 204201 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Auckland on 22 Oct 1927. Painter for NZ Forest Products, Tokoroa. Enlisted 28 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for voyage to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Involved in a motor vehicle accident and was taken into custody by the Australian Police 15 Feb 1952. M/O Glenfield camp and embarked 2 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire to sail from Sydney to Kure, Japan, arriving 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to C Troop 162 Bty. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb on 16 Apr 1953 with 2nd degree burns (accidental injury) to face and right hand. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge via Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 11 Nov 1943 from Teal flight. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Total overseas service one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BALLANTYNE, Maurice Munro | 206966 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 05/11/2054 | Born Cromwell 23 Feb 1926. Waterside worker from Dunedin. Enlisted 13 Jun 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 22 Sep 1953. CTBA to Brit Com Leave Unit and TFRD to NZ Base HQ NZ Roll 17 Oct 1954. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 at Iwakuni, on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Discharged 18 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Served overseas one year 331 days. |
| BALLINGER, William Frank | 211256 | Captain | NZ Base HQ | NZAPC | 03/06/2053 | 28/02/2055 | Born Wellington 28 Mar 1916. WWII service in 29th Battalion. Embarked 28 Oct 1940 as Private (No.32458) in HQ 29 Bn which was part of the Fiji Garrison force. Truck driver from Wellington. RTNZ Aug 1941. Embarked secondly on 13 Sep 1941 bound for the Middle East to serve with 25 Bn through the Western Desert Campaign. RTNZ 3 Jan 1945. Civilian in Army Secretary's Branch Army HQ. Attested in rank of Captain 20 May 1953 for duty in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil flight to enter Japan 6 Jun 1953. Appointed Kayforce Paymaster and OC Pay & Records Section to replace Major Mallasch. Promoted Temporary Major 21 Jul 1953, promoted Major 21 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1953. Although stationed mainly in Japan he visited HQ 1 Comwel Div in Korea on several occasions. Relinquished appointment Paymaster and OC Pay & Records Section 7 Feb 1955. Handed over duties to Captain C.W. Pickering (q.v.). Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Feb 1955 and RTNZ via Sydney to deplane Christchurch 28 Feb 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Highly regarded by Brig J.T. Burrows for the work he did in Japan and Korea. Served in Korea one year 271 days. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, NZAPS, 27 Apr 1955. Posted to the Retired List 12 Feb 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BANKS, Arthur Albert | 206132 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/2051 | Born Wellington 5 Jun 1932. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. Left NZ as a member of 162 Bty. Was disembarked at Manila, Philippines as he was only 18 years old and had not obtained parents written agreement for him to serve in Kayforce. RTNZ by Air and discharged on 5 Jan 1951. Not entitled to any medals. Was the only soul on Nom Roll No.1 of Pers returning to NZ. Died Lower Hutt, 19 Sep 1956. Buried Wellington–cemetery not yet identified. |
| BANKS, Leslie William | 12433 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Owslebury, Hampshire, UK, 25 Jun 1916. Enlisted in Royal Navy, 29 Sep 1936 with Service No PMX53444. Served in HMS Victory and HMS St Vincent (shore station) then in HMS Barham, a 15-inch gun battleship until 4 Jan 1940. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 14 Oct 1938. While in Barham was described as, “An intelligent youngster keen and quick to learn and use his new knowledge… and should develop into and really good supply rating.” Returned to HMS Victory before being posted to HMS Hyperion (destroyer). Survived being torpedoed by the Italian submarine Serpente in the Mediterranean on 22 Dec 1940. The mortally damaged Hyperion was sunk by HMS Ilex. Served in other stations such as HMS Sphynx and HMS Hornet (where he advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer on 21 Dec 1946) but kept returning to Victory before being released from the RN on 15 Dec 1948 to join RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN at Victoria Barracks, Portsmouth, on 3 Jan 1949 for three years with the option of discharge in UK or New Zealand. Granted rating of Stores Assistant for advancement to Stores Petty Officer. Drafted to Tutira on 1 Apr 1949 and was a crew member who brought the ship to NZ. He remained in her until 4 Dec 1950 and was one of the first two New Zealand frigates to serve in Korean waters. Tutira was involved in escorts and patrols and was a guard ship during the landings at Inchon on 15 Sep 1950. Also served in Philomel, Kiwi and Irirangi. Discharged from RNZN Jan 1959. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal (Jan 1952). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. WWII medals unknown. Died Bucklands Beach, Auckland, 11 Dec 1993. |
| BANKS, Rawhiti Richard | 211037 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Tokanui 28 Aug 1928. Plate Layer for NZ Railways at Whanganui. Enlisted 10 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Trained as Field Lineman at Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Line NCO, C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt) 27 Jun 1953, Temporary Corporal 31 Dec 1954 and to Corporal 9 Jul 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, posted to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 189 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BANNISTER, Bruce (Wai Horoi Brown) | 208791 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Motatau, Northland, on 28 Mar 1929. Came from Kawakawa. Labourer from Motatau. Enlisted 19 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 4 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZ RFU. Had a small number of misdemeanours. AWOL within three days of arriving in Japan. Attached FAP Brit Com Leave Centre Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to NZ Base HQ from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 15 Jun 1953 and posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Roger (163) Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954, for RTNZ and discharge arriving on Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 22 Jun 1952. Total overseas service one year 297 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.140 was sent to his given address a Pokere, Bay of Islands 25 Jan 1957. In 1990 he applied for an Army Rehab Loan but had to have his name changed. Due to family circumstances he enlisted in Kayforce as Bruce Bannister, but his real name was Wai Horoi Brown. He was well supported by a local JP and the Rev P.P. Livingston and ex Sergeant William Waiomio. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BANNISTER, John | 208844 | Craftsman | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 24/06/2053 | 02/11/2056 | Born Temuka 8 Aug 1920. Coal miner from Wallsend, West Coast. Was initially enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in 6th Reinforcements but illness meant he was unable to complete training and was TSFD to 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Japan 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment workshops 7 Jul 1953 but four days later on 11 Jun marched into 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD workshops. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Jul 1954 and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC. Promoted Lance Corporal 15 Nov 1955. Was granted a 12 months extension of service in Korea from 27 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon 15 May 1956. Reverted to Driver 9 Jul 1956. Emplaned 30 Oct 1956 at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving NZ 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1957. He married Miss Tekiyo Wada on 1 Feb 1957 and brought her home to NZ. Served overseas 3 years 133 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 18 Oct 1998 aged 83 years. |
| BANTON, Neville Vincent Charles | 204120 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Dargaville 13 Sep 1927. Driver and lime spreader at Tangowahine, Northland. Enlisted 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to HQ RASC 1 Comwel Div NCO School 8–28 Feb 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Jan 1953 and appointed storeman in that rank, then Lance Corporal 27 Apr 1953. Recognised as a good junior NCO. “Banton has proven himself a soldier capable of accepting responsibility, His bearing and devotion to duty have been exemplary.” Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953 via Australia. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARBARA, Abraham | 208947 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 30/12/2053 | 02/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 15 Jun 1925. Had previous service in RNZAF as Aircraftman 2nd Class (No.452066) from 7 Jun 1945 to 4 Oct 1945 but was discharged as the war had ended. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Clerk in the Mail Room of the Chief Post Office, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce on 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Entered Japan 2 Jan 1954. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZAOC on 9 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 6 Feb 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Mar 1954 and to Lance Corporal 12 Nov 1954. Granted 14 days annual leave, to be taken in Australia on the return journey to NZ. Emplaned 12 Apr 1955 at Iwakuni on Qantas flight to Sydney. Continued to NZ after leave and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 2 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1955. Served overseas one year 124 days. Died Christchurch 25 May 1972, aged 47 years. |
| BARBER, Anthony Banks | 14369 | Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wallasby, Cheshire, UK, 24 Aug 1921. Employed as a general labourer before he entered the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on 12 Dec 1940. After service in the shore stations HMS Victory, HMS Northney (Landing Craft Training Base), HMS Quebec (Combined Operations Training at Inverary, Scotland) where he advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 24 Sep 1941 and HMS Copra (a Combined Operations Pay and Personnel records station–The use of HMS Copra on grave head stones, in pay books and other service records confirms that the men concerned were in the Royal Navy and assigned to Combined Operations, but the ships were mostly not shown). Drafted 1 Nov 1944 to HMS Alnwich Castle (Castle-class corvette) which was commanded from HMS Spartiate and HMS Orlando (HQ Flag Officer Clyde.) Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 22 Jan 1945. Drafted 8 Aug 1945 to HMS Touncer, a lend-lease escort carrier until 14 Jan 1946. Served in Drake and Victory and advanced Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Jul 1947 and to Mechanic 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1948. Also served in HMS Liverpool (light cruiser), HMS Adamant a submarine depot ship and HMS Duchess (destroyer). Released from the RN 8 Jan 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 9 Jan 1953 as an Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class and advanced to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on the following two-days. In Philomel 31 Jan–9 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 10 Aug 1953 which was placed in the Reserve Fleet. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–13 Nov 1955 during which time the ship served in Malaysian and Korean waters. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity 27 Jan 1956. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince 14 Nov 1955–7 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. In Philomel 22 Sep 1958–1 Jun 1959. Drafted to Stawell 2 Jun 1959 and advanced to Acting Chief Mechanic 15 May 1959. In Philomel briefly and was drafted to Rotoiti 16 Nov 1959–17 Jul 1961. Advanced to Chief Mechanic 8 Jun 1960. His final years of service were in Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged to RA 8 Jan 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BARBER, Ronald Peter (Ron or Ali) | 13363 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington 4 Jul 1934. Went to Seatoun school until Standard Six (Form 2 or Year 8). Employed as a messenger boy for Magnus Motors Wellington before he entered the RNZN on 15 May 1950 as Seaman Boy. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 8 May–17 Aug 1951. Served in Kaniere for three months and was then drafted to Bellona 10 Nov 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Jan 5. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 22 Feb–28 May 1953 to attend courses. On RTNZ served in Philomel until drafted to Hawea 5 Oct 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman backdated to 4 Apr 1953. Was in Philomel from 1 Apr 1954 to 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–13 Aug 1956. During this time, he left NZ about 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Korean waters with the Royal Navy's Far Eastern Fleet as part of the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve. RTNZ about 19 Apr 1956 but remained in Pukaki until drafted to Tamaki 13 Oct 1956. In the period up until Jan 1961 he served in Lachlan, Kaniere, Philomel, Kaniere again and Irirangi. Sent to Britain Feb 1961 as a crewman for Taranaki. Drafted to Taranaki 28 Mar 1961 and was one of those who brought the ship to NZ with its first port of call being New Plymouth. Later served in Otago, Irirangi advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) and to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Dec 1966 but reverted to Leading Seaman in Dec 1967 when serving in Blackpool. He later served in Kiama and Otago again. Also served in Malaysian waters while in Otago. Discharged to RA at his own request having completed 24 years’ service on 10 Oct 1974. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died Westport 21 Feb 2017 aged 82 years. |
| BARBOUR, Francis Rheudolph | 818784 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company / RNZAMC | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 17/02/2054 | Born Christchurch 7 Jul 1930. Brewer at privately owned family hotel at Akaroa. Enlisted 9 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and on Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Japan 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was initially posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, RNZASC 13 Jul 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZAMC 29 Oct 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll. Travelled by rail from NZ area in Korea to Pusan? and then sea to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington deplaning from Teal flight 17 Feb 1954. Served overseas 239 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Mar 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Invercargill, 5 Sep 1973. Buried Wyndham cemetery, Southland. |
| BARCLAY, William Bruce | 208845 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Gore 9 Nov 1927. Labourer. Enlisted at Invercargill in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1954. Also served in Divisional HQ Transport Platoon and was then posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy. RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings arriving at Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Gore, 11 Feb 2007 aged 79 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BARKER, Alan | 11471 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, on 16 May 1927. He was a shearing contractor. Entered the RNZN on six-year contract from 8 May 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki and Philomel then drafted to Bellona as Stoker Petty Officer 15 Oct 1947–30 Jan 1948 for his first sea service. Served again in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 8 Feb 1948. Returned to Bellona 6 Jul 1949–31 Jan 1950. Served in Hawea 6 May 1950–28 Feb 1951 and again in Bellona 3 Oct 1951–3 Jan 1952. Drafted to Rotoiti on 5 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. TSFD to Taupo on 26 May 1952 and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel 22 Oct 1952–7 May 1953. DEE 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARKER, Alan Robert | 13721 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Alderney, Channel Islands, 24 Sep 1931. Previous service from 28 Apr 1949 in the Royal Navy with Service No P/SKK874994. Served in HMS Royal Arthur, HMS Raleigh and HMS Victory before being drafted on 20 Oct 1949 to HMS Maidstone a submarine depot ship. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Mar 1950. He left HMS Maidstone on Free Discharge from RN on 19 Sep 1951 to Join RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. Served as a Stoker Mechanic in Hawea 1952–53. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in RNZN cruisers Bellona, Black Prince and Royalist. Was serving in Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK and was involved in the Suez crisis. Discharged BNPS 3 Apr 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living at Waiuku, Auckland, in 2006. |
| BARKER, Colin Leslie (Alias WRAY) | 11605 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 21 Jul 1928. Farmhand from Wellsford before entry into RNZN. Enlisted as Stoker in RNZN 9 Oct 1947. First sea service in Bellona. Promoted Stoker Mechanic while in Bellona. Served in Lachlan 31 Mar 1951–13 Mar 1952. Drafted to Hawea 17 Jun 1952. Left in hospital with influenza in Hong Kong when the ship sailed. Re-joined the ship about a month later. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. DEE 16 Oct 1953. Died Papakura, 9 Sep 1999. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| BARKER, Keith Lorden | 2101 | Acting Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch 3 Jan 1925. Warehouse assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN 23 Oct 1940 as Boy 2nd Class in Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Apr 1941. Drafted to Achilles 15 May 1941 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jan 1943. During his time in Achilles he saw service escorting convoys, searching for German raiders and was at Guadalcanal when a Japanese bomb-damaged Achilles ‘X’ turret on 5 Jan 1943 which caused the ship to sail to the UK for repairs. While in the UK Keith underwent further training in the shore stations HMS Nimrod, Osprey and Drake. Drafted to HMS Tenacious (destroyer) 12 Oct 1943 and served in the Atlantic then in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic based at HMS St Angelo (Malta). Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 11 Oct 1944. Returned to Plymouth and then came back to NZ 13 Apr 1945 as Leading Seaman (Permanent). In Philomel 14 Apr 1945–2 Jun 1946. Drafted to Achilles 3 Jul–30 Sep 1946 and was a crewman when that ship was returned to the Royal Navy. Spent more time in HMS Vernon (RN Torpedo School), Osprey and Drake. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jul 1947. RTNZ and was in Philomel 18 Jul 1947–24 Mar 1948. Advanced to Petty Officer 1 Jul 1948. Once again was sent to the UK and was at HMS Vernon 28 Jun 1949–26 Jan 1950 in HMS Battleaxe (destroyer) and in HMS Solebay (destroyer) reverted to Leading Seaman while in HMS Solebay. At HMS Vernon 18 Aug 1950–20 Apr 1952. Was back in Philomel 21 Apr–25 Jul 1951. Drafted to Taupo 26 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland to Korea 29 Aug 1951. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 25 Aug 1951 and to Petty Officer 25 Aug 1952. RTNZ 22 Oct 1952. Later served in Black Prince 2 May–20 Sep 1955. DEE 19 Nov 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARKER, Patrick Hartley | 2739 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born 25 Sep 1925. Enlisted in RNZN 16 May 1941 as Seaman Boy 2nd Class and served during WWII until 31 Mar 1946. Served in HMS Achilles and then HMNZS Gambia. Was on board when Gambia was employed in the Atlantic on anti-blockade runner duties. At the end of Jan 1944 she sailed to join the 4th cruiser squadron at Trincomalee, Ceylon. Was a member of the crew that brought Bellona back to NZ in late 1946. Served in most ships in the RNZN during his service. Also served in Korean and Malayan waters during the Emergency. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953–22 Feb 1955. Also served in Royalist 2 Apr 1957–6 Jan 1958 during the second commissioning and visited Korea for a second time. Discharged to RA as Chief Petty Officer 25 Sep 1968 having reached retiring age. Awarded British Empire Medal, Died Auckland, 14 Feb 1983, cremated at Waikumete. Details of medals awarded include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BARKER, Reginald Allan (Reg) | 12369 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton 28 Oct 1932. Enlisted 8 Jul 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. After completing initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona where he served for six months. He was then drafted to Taupo on 24 Jan 1950 and saw brief service in the Mediterranean as an Ordinary Seaman. He remained with this ship and was rated as an Able Seaman when it sailed for Korean service on 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Also served on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels and was involved in an action close to Yang Do Island which was close to North Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He later attended a four-month long course at HMAS Rushcutter and was drafted to Philomel 19 Nov 1954–29 Jan 1955. He next served in Hawea from 26 Jan 1955 to 14 Apr 1955. Advanced to Leading Seaman 8 Mar 1955. DEE 27 Oct 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Hamilton 2002. |
| BARKER, Russell Frank | 644053 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 17/06/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Napier 2 Nov 1931. Early CMT trainee. Previous service in 2 Armoured Regt RNZAC as TF serviceman. Enlisted 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Carried on by civil flight and entered Japan 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. Russ Barker was a keen sportsman. Marched out of 10 Tpt Coy 8 Aug 1953 and was attached to NZ Base HQ Japan for Cricket Tour. Returned to unit 24 Aug 1953. (Four-day journey from 10 Tpt Coy to Japan and same on return to unit.) A month later was back at NZ Base HQ for more cricket. Received fractured nose in football injury. In Japan as a member of British Commonwealth Forces Korea Rugby Team tour 25 Mar–4 Apr 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived Auckland 2 Jun 1955 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1955 and posted back to his former TF unit. Completed one year 351 days overseas service. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARKER, Trevor William | 12457 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 19 Jul 1930. Enlisted in RNZN 30 Sep 1948. Like many others of his era his first sea service was in Bellona. Served in Tutira and Lachlan then attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter 26 Apr–12 Oct 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951 on second deployment. Served mainly in the west coast of Korea. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 22 Aug 1985, buried Makara cemetery. |
| BARNARD, Dennis Rawson | 14421 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 02/03/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK, 15 Jan 1928. Entered the Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class on 8 Aug 1945 with Service No P/KX 761416. Underwent training in HMS Royal Arthur and Duke and was drafted to HMS Imperieuse (a training school which had two old battleships) 26 Sep–10 Dec 1945. In HMS Berwick (heavy cruiser) 6 Feb 1946, advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 8 Jul 1946 and to Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1947. Also served in HMS Linnet (minesweeper) and HMS Redpole, by the time he joined the ship it had been converted to a navigational training ship. Released from the RN 12 Feb 1948. Re-entered the RN as Stoker Mechanic 12 May 1948 and served in HMS Stevenstone (destroyer) then HMS Barrosa (destroyer) 29 Mar 1949–26 Jun 1950 followed by HMS Boxer an LST converted to a radar training vessel. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 23 Nov 1950. Drafted to HMS Mauritius (light cruiser) 29 Mar–23 Nov 1951 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 23 Nov 1951. Next served in HMS Kenya (light cruiser) 24 Nov 1951–9 Jun 1953. Released to Reserve 24 Jul 1953. Entered RNZN at Maori on 21 Sep 1953 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. Served in Philomel then drafted to Hawea 7 Dec 1953–19 Sep 1954. Served in Kiwi 17 Jan 1955 to 5 Jan 1956. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 6 Jan 1956 and sail from Auckland to SE Asia to serve with the British Eastern Fleet. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957 but Leading Mechanician (Engineering) Barnard remained with his ship. In Philomel 5 Feb 1958 until DEE 20 Sep 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BARNARD, Desmond Barry | 204452 | Craftsman | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZEME | 28/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Auckland 4 Jun 1930. Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement during Oct 1951. Recovery Mechanic. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Iwakuni. Left NZ as a Gunner, Vehicle Mechanic (16 Fd Regt HQ) and TSFD to RNZEME after spending some months with the Light Aid Detachment (LAD) filling in for an injured Scammel driver. Also posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) LAD and then to 28 Fd Engr Regt RHQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney to deplane Auckland 31 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Welcome Bay, Tauranga 2004. He wrote a poem in 1952 called Barry’s Lament. Published in K Force Despatches, May 2004. Died Tauranga 21 Apr 2022 aged 90 years. |
| BARNES, Alister Rex | 11383 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Invercargill 11 Aug 1927. Employed at the New Zealand Paper Mills Ltd, Mataura. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Feb 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he served in Bellona from 29 Oct 1947 to 23 Sep 1948. Promoted Able Seaman on 6 Feb 1948. Drafted to Hawea for about six months in 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Sep 1949 to 23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 and served in Korean waters on patrols and escort duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. DEE on 5 Feb 1953 Engagement Expired. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Ngaruawahia in 1996. Died Ngaruawahia 28 Sep 2007. |
| BARNES, Edward Charles Frederick | 13751 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Edmonton, Middlesex, UK, 16 Feb 1920. Enlisted in the Royal Navy and given the Service No C/JX 147854. It is uncertain when he joined the RN, but it is quite probable that he entered the RN somewhere between 1936 and 1938. He served during the Second World War, but his ships and locations are not known. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. After the war he also served in the eastern Mediterranean during the troubled times in Israel and thereby gained the NGS Medal with clasp ‘Palestine’. These were replaced in Sep 1953, but NZ could not replace the Naval GSM clasp ‘Palestine’ until later. Discharged from the RN on 24 Jan 1952. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Jan 1952 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer on succeeding days. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Philomel 6 Feb 1952 to 28 Jun 1954. This was followed by service in Tamaki 29 Jun 1954 and remained there until 31 Mar 1957, He advanced to Chief Petty Officer 1 Jul 1956. His first sea posting in the RNZN was to Royalist and served in the Second Commission of that ship in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1956 to Jul 1957. This service allowed him to later qualify for the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and the NZDSM. It is not known if he received these medals. In Apr 1960 Chief Petty Officer Barnes was sent to the UK as part of the crew to work up and bring Otago back to New Zealand. He remained with that ship until Apr 1961. Awarded British Empire Medal in QB Hons 1961. Discharged to RA 24 Jan 1962. |
| BARNES, George Hassell | 208191 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 7 Apr 1928. Farm labourer and tractor driver from Bryndwr, Christchurch. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951 then travelled by three-day boat trip Pusan. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 8 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ on furlough 4 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to return to Korea. Re-entered Japan 14 Mar 1953 and posted to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit before re-entering Korea and returning to 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kure, Japan for RTNZ on SS Taiyuan on 5 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1954. Served overseas two years 274 days. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rolleston 13 Aug 2005 aged 77 years. Buried Springston Cemetery. |
| BARNES, James Arthur | 593031 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Whanganui 16 Sep 1933. Truck Driver from Whanganui. Enlisted on 11 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon. Made some discipline errors while in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged 30 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 214 days. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Lived in Rotorua circa 2006. Died Waihi on 24 Oct 2011 aged 78 years. |
| BARNETT, Horace Leslie | 535002 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 09/04/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Nelson 5 Jan 1932. Motor mechanic at the Rotorua Fire Brigade. CMT Trainee and serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Hauraki Regt on enlistment in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and completed journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment the same day as Craftsman Houston. Undertook further study for Second Qualification Motor Mechanics Exam while in Korea. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland. Discharged 12 Jan 1955 and posted to his old TF unit. Served overseas one year 229 days. RTNZ and to Forestry Research Unit Rotorua on arrival back in NZ. Died Christchurch 23 Nov 2012 aged 80 years. |
| BARNETT, John Trevor | 535002 | Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Palmerston North 31 Jul 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 12 Jul 1947. Served as Signalman Boy in HMNZS Bellona and was promoted to Ordinary Signalman then Signalman. Served in Rotoiti 6 Oct 1950 to 23 Nov 1951. Served mainly on patrols and escorts on the west coast of Korea. Rotoiti also conducted shore bombardments and landed two raiding parties the latter one resulting in the only RNZN fatal combat casualty. Later served in Hawea 9 Jul 1952 to 1 Nov 1953 in Korean waters. He was promoted to Leading Signaller 1 Feb 1953. Returned to HMNZS Bellona in Mar 1954. Discharged from RNZN Aug 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| BARR, Arnold William | 206754 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 11/03/2054 | Born Christchurch on 21 Mar 1928. Served in the RNZAF for two years as a Leading Aircraftman. Discharged at own request. Driver NZ Railway Road Services, Lower Hutt. RNZAF service. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air but plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952 and travelled on a three-day boat trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 10 Dec 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 14 Dec 1953 from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kobe, Japan on 18 Feb 1954 for return to Sydney. Continued the journey from Sydney to Auckland on Teal flight arriving 11 Mar 1954. Total overseas service one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.149 was sent on 25 Jan 1957 to his given address in Lower Hutt. Died Upper Hutt, 2 Oct 1998 aged 70 years. |
| BARR, Baydon Kelvin (Craftsman) | 203468 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 08/09/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Wellington 2 Jun 1928. Came from Takapuna. Serving TF soldier. Motor parts salesman. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by air, possibly by Qantas, via Port Moresby, New Guinea and Guam, deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment workshops on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Australia and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950-1957. Living at Whangaparaoa in 2004. |
| BARRATT, Davis Erskine Charles | 13932 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born UK? on 5 May 1927. Previous service in the Royal Navy. Loaned to RNZN (with the Service No 13932) from 12 Jul 1951 and was appointed on 28 Apr 1952 to Hawea sailing from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952. Was in the ship near Paengyong Do when it was attacked by shore batteries and as Hawea only had one 4-inch gun facing forward could not return the fire as it was rapidly withdrawing. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Returned to Royal Navy in Dec 1953. Served in the Royal Navy the last six years of which were at HMS Centurion where he was involved in personnel administration. Enlisted in RNZN in Jan 1978 with the Service No U22926 until 11 Feb 1981 when he was employed part time as Museum Officer, Philomel. Discharged as Lieutenant Commander 6 May 1987 having reached the age of 60 years. Appointed MBE while in RN service. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Auckland, 26 Aug 2003. |
| BARRETT, Alan Gerald | 206304 | Corporal | Wksp Section NZ Base | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Wellington on 10 Jan 1927. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 for service in BCOF (No.664620) as a Corporal in RNZEME attached to Headquarters at Chofu. RTNZ 5 Oct 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 12 Nov 1948. Motor Mechanic at Dannevirke before he enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Corporal at Waiouru. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to NZ Base HQ Kayforce. Promoted Corporal 28 Jan 1951 and noted, “…as a very reliable NCO and efficient tradesman.” Promoted Temporary Sergeant 13 Mar 1951 while holding appointment of 2i/c Workshop Section. TOD to 16 Fd Regt Apr 1951. TOD to NZ Base, Kure, Japan for 10 days in May 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Jul 1951. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Jan 1952 while holding appointment of Armament Artificer at 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Total service in Korea one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.151 was sent on 25 Jan 1957 to an address in Dannevirke. Awarded NZOSM, NZ service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Whanganui 3 Sep 2014 aged 87 years. His wife applied on his behalf for his later awards. |
| BARRETT, Gordon Joseph | 208804 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Timaru 7 Nov 1928. Was a Service Car driver for Ministry of Works mainly stationed at Tekapo. His last NZ address was Ashburton. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 9 Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, Workshop 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Jul 1953, Lance Corporal 6 Oct 1953, Temporary Corporal 1 Dec 1953 and appointed to a Sergeant appointment and was promoted Temporary Sergeant 5 Jan 1954. Played rugby for NZ Army Team in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ by air, in the rank of Sergeant and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Dec 1954. On 1 Oct 1957 he enlisted in the Territorial Force and was posted to B Coy, 1 Bn Canterbury Regiment as a Corporal, Temporary Sergeant. Discharged 9 May 1958 at his own request. Died Christchurch 17 Feb 1995. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARRETT, John Russell | 208466 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 17/10/2053 | Born Christchurch 20 Sep 1928. Served in the Army in BCOF Japan (No.659321, Signalman, RNZ Sigs) Embarked for Japan 15 Jul 1947. Served in NZ Signal Company. RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 20 Sep 1948. Also served in Merchant Navy. Radio mechanic from Christchurch. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement draft. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight 6 (Aotearoa) for Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 18–25 Oct 1952 and posted to unit then attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 26 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 10 Oct 1953 but was granted 14 days leave in Australia. RTNZ 17 Oct 1953. Served overseas one-year 168 days. Compassionate discharge from Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZSM 1946–49. Died Christchurch, 30 Jun 1979 aged 51 years, cremated Bromley, buried Ruru Cemetery. |
| BARRETT, Robert Earl | 206027 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Wellington 16 May 1926. Enlisted in 2nd Relief Jayforce 5 Mar 1947. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 for Japan. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in 5 Engineer Company and was attached to 2 Battalion, NZ Infantry (Sapper, No.816723). Changed Corps to NZ Infantry 26 Jan 1948 and was posted to 2 NZ Battalion. Embarked HMT Duntroon Japan 7 Sep 1947 for RTNZ, disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948 and was discharged 11 Nov 1948. Served overseas in Jayforce one year 83 days. Linesman employed by Manawatu Orua Electric Power Board. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 30 Oct 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from hospital and posted to NZRTU 22 Nov 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ (Tokyo) 21 Dec 1951. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 12–23 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on furlough arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 16 Aug 1952. Decided not to return to Korea and requested his discharge. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1952. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Service overseas during Korean War one year 251 days. Lost his original pair of Korea medals when moving to a new house which were replaced at cost. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.154 was sent to his given address in Feilding on 25 Jan 1957. Died Fielding 19 Apr 2012 aged 83 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BARRETT, Robert Guthrie (Bert) | 208702 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Roxburgh 19 Jun 1927. Came from Akaroa, Banks Peninsula. Attested 10 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 on flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty, F Troop as a gun crew member. Battery was involved in some heavy firing when first arrived in Korea. Served in UN Honour Guard at Seoul for six weeks. Played rugby in Japan for NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood 22 Jun 1954. Discharged 26 Aug 1954. Living near Kaituna Valley (near Akaroa) in 1996–2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| BARRETT, William John Norton (Bill) | 458839 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Melbourne, Australia 29 Jun 1921. Former TF soldier before joining Kayforce. Enlisted Jan 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcement. Emplaned Auckland 20 Jul 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas aircraft to Port Moresby, Manila and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in Duckbill Valley about 12km south of the front line. Later moved to Gloster Valley nearby to new facilities close to Inchon but kept up with a busy schedule. Played in NZASC Rugby team against 16 Fd Regt Rugby Team. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 24 May 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Served in 4 Medium Regt, RNZA and later 4 Medium Battery (5.5-inch Guns) RNZA until 1964 and rose to rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. Living in Omokoroa, 2004. Died Tauranga, 11 Mar 2008 aged 87 years. |
| BARROW, Robert Banwell (Bob) | 203959 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 25/05/2054 | Born Auckland 4 Aug 1929. Came from Westmere, Auckland. Employed as a miner in the Martha Gold Mine, Waihi. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 15 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted at Waiouru and at the Army Schools, Trentham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan to disembark Kure 29 Jul 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Aug 1951 and disembarked Korea the same day. Served as a gun number, C Troop, 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt mainly on the south side of the Imjin river. On 9 Jan 1953 the British Commonwealth Forward Ordnance Laundry at Seoul was destroyed by Fire.… Gnr Barrow distinguished himself with others who were instrumental in saving valuable equipment and records. Awarded Commanders Commendation. Although his file does not mention an attachment to the Ordnance Laundry it is quite apparent that he was employed there for a short time. On 12 Apr 1953 he extended his engagement for 12 months and took his furlough at the termination of his first 128 months service. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Mar 1954. Deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 346 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 25 Aug 1954. Died Mt Wellington, Auckland, 9 Mar 2010 aged 79 years. |
| BARROWCLOUGH, Alan Ogilvy | 205319 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/07/2052 | Born Dunedin 8 Sep 1926. Civil engineer with the Ministry of Works, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attended Kayforce Officer Cadet Training Unit at Trentham. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant while at sea between NZ and Korea and appointed Troop Leader. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Lieutenant 13 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Deplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List 22 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. May have then joined Regular Force. Later a consulting Engineer. Died Auckland, 2 Sep 1987 aged 60 years. Cremated Purewa Crematorium. |
| BARROWS, Paul Victor | 206434 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/11/2051 | Born Wellington 15 Feb 1930. Motor Mechanic at Farm Products Wellington. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951 then travelled by three-day boat trip Pusan. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Admitted to 8055 MASH 16 Oct 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 6 Nov 1951 for RTNZ as walking medical case. Emplaned on Skymaster aircraft at Iwakuni 12 Nov 1951 for travel to Australia via Rept Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney. Then travelled to Auckland on Wanganella arriving 20 Nov 1951. Had a serious head injury before enlistment. Served overseas 111 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 111 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARRY, Francis Edmond (Frank) | 204297 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 11/04/2053 | Born Featherston 17 Nov 1929. Carpenter for Tauranga Hospital Board. Enlisted 11Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Driver Barry was involved in an accident between his vehicle, a 4x4 ¼ ton Jeep and a 3-ton QL Bedford truck driven by Driver Little of C Platoon 57 Tpt Coy, RASC. It appears as though Driver Barry lost control of his vehicle owing to lack of judgement or excessive speed. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 19 Oct 1952 reported seriously ill when TSFD to 8055 MASH, concussion and crushed knee received in this vehicle accident. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Apr 1953 medically evacuated to New Zealand via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 11 Apr 1953 from Teal flight. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Apr 1954. Served overseas 344 days. President of Auckland Branch NZ KVA circa 1974–81. He was the prime mover in the introduction of the Kapyong Bursary to the NZKVA members in Auckland to help provide education for selected Kapyong school pupils. Died Auckland 13 Jul 2000. Medals offered in Military Memorabilia Catalogue Apr 2000. Medals in private collection in Wellington Jul 2000. Thought to have been the second leader of the NZ Korea Veterans Association 1974–78. |
| BARRY, Harold William | 206855 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Papatoetoe 3 Jul 1926. Drover for Dalgety & Co at Wairoa. Came from Papatoetoe. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington. Entered Japan 31 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Served in HQ 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 29 Sep 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 13 Nov–21 Dec 1953. AWOL for nearly two days. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Feb 1954 Discharged and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served one year 266 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Bay of Plenty Representative for NZKVA 2004. Living Tauranga 2004. Died Te Puke, 7 Sep 2005 aged 76 years. |
| BARRY, John Roland | 206844 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 01/01/2053 | Born Christchurch 24 Oct 1920. Self-employed journalist. Previous service in Territorial Force in Wellington West Coast Regt and also in Hawkes Bay Regt. Three and a half years as NCO and one and a half years commissioned TF officer. TSFD to 2 NZEF 1941 (Service No 48418). Embarked 7 Oct 1942 on 1st flight to ‘N’ Force. Served overseas in the Pacific Section for 13 months. RTNZ and TSFD to RNZAF on 9 Sep 1943 in the rank of Pilot Officer. Posted to RNZAF Station Masterton 10 Sep 1943 before proceeding to Canada for training as pilot but as war ended he was RTNZ. Trained on Tiger Moth, Harvard and Cessna aircraft. TSFD from RNZAF back to the Army 11 Jul 1945 because there were no vacancies for partially trained Air Force officers. Served overseas with RNZAF 158 days. Relinquished wartime commission 11 Jul 1945. Appointed to Kayforce, 5 Feb 1952, Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Served in 161 Bty as Gun Position Officer. Promoted Lieutenant, 1 Apr 1952. Attended six weeks course at CATC, Hiro, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Dec 1952 and deplaned NZ 1 Jan 1953. SOS Kayforce and discharged 28 Jan 1953. Resigned his commission 28 Jan 1953. Served overseas in Korea 246 days. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Inglewood, Taranaki, 6 Sep 1965 aged 45 years. |
| BARTHOLOMEW, Clifford Stuart | 206435 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Levin 29 Jul 1920. Self-employed contractor. Served in Home Service units in NZ during WWII. Firstly in Wellington (City Of Wellington's Own) Regt then TSFD to 6th Manawatu Mounted Rifles (Service No 2/114/852). He also served in the Porowhahao Home Guard in Levin area. Initial Service No 2/1/116 then 2/114/852. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 24–27 Jan 1952. Admitted 26 ADS 4 Sep 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 24 Sep and remains on X(ii) List. M/O to NZRTU 16 Oct 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1952. M/O 12 Jan 1953 to attend six-week British Army Cooking Course at Mandora Camp, Hiro, Japan from 12 Jan to 20 Feb 1953. Returned to unit at end of course. Returned to Mandora Camp, Hiro, for further cooking course from 10 Jun 1953. SOS Kayforce and discharged in Japan, 13 Dec 1953 to enlist in the Canadian Army. Served overseas two years 134 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in Canadian Army 14 Dec 1953. Requested ln 1955 that his medals be sent to him at 5 Transport Company, Camp Borden, Ontario, Canada. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BARTLETT, Arthur Graham Carr | 203769 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Auckland 10 Aug 1927. Was a school cadet at the Otahuhu Technical High School. Carpenter employed by his father Mr A.E. Bartlett, Whangarei. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 SS Ormonde and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed as a Driver in 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Knew the heat and dust of summer and the bitter cold of winter and the heavy firing as the battery responded to requests for fire support. Reported to the RAP in Apr 1951 suffering from concussional deafness. His hearing was affected from the noise of the guns and he was removed from the gun position because of his deafness. Always made light of his disability. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. Died Royal Oak, Auckland, 26 Jun 2001 aged 72 years. |
| BARTLETT, Charles Adam (Charlie) | 204121 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Hastings on 1 Dec 1929. Labourer for Public Works Department at Katikati and enlisted at Paeroa in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked at Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted as driver to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Had several problems adhering to Military Law and received punishments of detention, CB and fines. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Wellington 24 Jun. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 328 days. Joined Regular Force May 1959 in NZ Regt. Discharged SNLR, 30 Jan 1961. |
| BARTLETT, James Lindsay | 459674 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 29/12/2056 | Born Waimate on 16 Dec 1930. Truck driver for Randolph Wood Supply, Christchurch. Former TF soldier (6th Intake CMT) in Wellington West Coast Regt then TSFD to Canterbury Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce on 11 Aug 1953. Most of his training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni Japan, 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 12 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 31 May 1954. Attached to 10 Tpt Coy to complete a five-day Driving & Maintenance Course in Jun 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 12 Jan 1955. Promoted Lance Bombardier 24 Jan 1955. Granted 12-month extension to his service in Korea 2 Jul 1955. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 22 Nov 1955 as clerk in Brit Com Disposals Unit. On TOD to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo 23–29 Apr 1956. Embarked Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland. Served overseas three years one day. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1957. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BARTLETT, William Andrew | 208703 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 13/05/2053 | Born Tapanui on 20 Apr 1929. Farmer for Wright Stephenson Co at Lawrence. Enlisted 5 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then flew Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but not known what Battery or how employed in Regt. Accidentally injured on 25 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 13 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Apr 1954. Served overseas 264 days. Returned to Christchurch. Admitted to hospital in Dunedin upon his return–relapse of malaria. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died 30 Aug 2001 aged 71 years. |
| BARTON, Charles Henry (Charlie) | 206436 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Wellington 25 Jun 1929. Came from Levin. Sheet metal worker at Palmerston North. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy on entry to Korea 8 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 28 Jan 1953 and was discharged from 26 Fd Amb 7 Feb 1953. Involved in a variety of transport tasks including rations and troop transport. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Served overseas for one year 300 days. Died Levin 11 Oct 2017 aged 88 years. |
| BARTON, Kenny | 969746 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 21/05/2056 | Born Bluff 23 Apr 1933. Understood he was on Stewart Island during WWII and was a Home guard messenger boy, he had the only bike on the island and would only let the Home Guard use it if he got to ride it! Carpenter from Invercargill. Attested 11 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings. Entered Korea 22 Jan 1956 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. At Kure, Japan 12 May 1956. Granted 14 days leave (20 Jun to 3 Jul 1956) in Australia on return journey to NZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 9 Jul 1956. Served overseas one year 159 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and marched into Nee Soon Camp. Served as Private, D Coy, 1 NZ Regt. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook disembarking at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Employed as Area 12 Driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Jun 1960, then Lance Corporal 17 Jan 1961. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and PJM. Discharged from Army 31 Jul 1962. Living Invercargill area circa 2005. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. |
| BARTON, Leonard | 457402 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Taupiri, Waikato, on 27 Jan 1932. Farm labourer at Te Mata. Served in 2nd Intake of CMT. Previous service in TF from Jan 1951 firstly in Hauraki Regt then as a Gun Number in 4 Field Regiment. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Gun Number. Above average ability and a good rifle shot and good team member. Reliable worker. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year five days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce, 7 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas one year five days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Hamilton in 1996. |
| BASHALL, Daniel Charles (Dan) | 211093 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Collingwood on 7 Nov 1924. Previous service in Merchant Navy (R280901) 1939–45. Carpenter for the Wellington Harbour Board. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Initial training at Waiouru followed by Corps Training at Burnham. Emplaned on Teal flight at Evans Bay Wellington. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 4 Jul 1953. Remained in Japan for nearly four months. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and was posted to HQ Div Transport Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 150 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died at Hutt Hospital, 16 Jan 2006 aged 81. |
| BATCHELOR, Francis Edward | 33898 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 14/02/2056 | Born Timaru on 16 Jul 1929. Former Regular Force soldier in RNZAC for 18 months. Was an instructor for Kayforce in Waiouru. Temporary Corporal discharged at own request on 15 Mar 1951. Fireman for NZ Railways at Clinton in the South Island. Enlisted in Kayforce on 18 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 at on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air (Qantas?). Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Was Staff Sergeant when injured in Cricket Game between 16 Fd and 5 RTR on 12 Sep 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU and then onto Brit Com Salvage & Disposal Unit on 25 Oct 1954. Employed as Sqn Quartermaster Sergeant at this unit in Japan until TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class at this unit. Deplaned from Teal flight at Christchurch 14 Feb 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1956 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (Non-warlike)clasp ‘Korea 1954-1957’.Total service overseas two years 193 days. Was keen to re-join Regular Force on his RTNZ and was offered rank of Temporary Corporal. Died Dunedin, 2 Jul 1985 aged 55 years, cremated Anderson's Bay. |
| BATES, Raymond Albert (Blue) | 11581 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wairio, Southland, 2 Oct 1926. Enlisted in the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 14 Jun 1948. Advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1949 before returning to Philomel. He was drafted to Bellona twice more, the latter time for a matter of only two weeks before being drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. He was a member of the Anti-Aircraft gun crew (3rd Class). Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Darwin, Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Also was involved on patrols up the Han River. TSFD from Hawea to Taupo 6–7 Oct 1951 but returned to Hawea for passage and RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. His service career ended with time at Philomel 2 Feb–14 May 1952 and in Tamaki 24 Sep–1 Oct 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 15 Oct 1953. Living at Henderson, Auckland, in 2004. Attended the Frigates Reunion at New Plymouth in 2004. |
| BATEY, Stanley Trevor (Stan) | 211234 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 12/12/2054 | Born Opotiki 13 Jan 1928. Labourer at Whakatu Freezing Company, Napier. Enlisted 22 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 30 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and was posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt and served mainly in the Armistice area. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 18 Oct 1954. TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged to unit 2 Nov 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Reported as absent without leave in Sydney but had been admitted to hospital. Final part of return journey by Teal flight to New Zealand from Sydney arriving at Auckland 12 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 109 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Whakatane 27 May 2008 aged 80 years. |
| BATT, Gordon Kenneth Michael Francis | 206856 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born Otaki on 20 Jan 1931. Lino layer from Palmerston North. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement on 10 Apr 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached to CATC, Inchon for four weeks from 4 Jan 1953, for artillery training course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 1 Feb 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 21 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed journey to NZ deplaning Wellington 23 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 22 Jun 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Total Service overseas one year 272 days. Posted to 23 Battery, 2 Fd Regt on RTNZ until Reserve Service terminated. Died Palmerston North, 18 Aug 2009 aged 78 years. |
| BATTEN, Ronald John | 592152 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Petone, Wellington on 8 Feb 1922. Tailor's cutter from New Plymouth. Member of 1st intake of Compulsory Military Training Scheme. After initial training posted to 1 Wellington West Coast Regt from 15 Aug 1950. While in that unit he was promoted to Lance Corporal then to Corporal Mar 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant on 1 Feb 1954 Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements at New Plymouth on 10 Oct 1955. Promoted Corporal at Burnham Camp 17 Oct 1955. Posted to RNZASC as Armourer on 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned 13 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings departing from Whenuapai. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to NZASC as armourer Corporal. Posted to Transport Platoon Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1956 and posted to his former TF unit on Class 'A' Reserve. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas 298 days. While in Korea applied to join the Regular Force SAS but there were no vacancies at the time. Died New Plymouth, 4 Sep 2006 aged 85 years. Entitled to NZDSM (CMT, T and R). |
| BATTERSBY, John Robert | 15165 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Palmerston North 6 Feb 1939. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 12 Aug 1954. His training was conducted in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Hawea 12 Jul 1955 and advanced to Junior Seaman 1 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 24 Jan 1956 and departed for service in Korean waters 1 Apr 1956. Served mainly along the Korean west coast on patrols and Armistice monitoring duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Aug 1956 and RTNZ 8 May 1957. Served in the Gunnery section and gained Trade Certificate for Quarters Armourer 3rd Class. Served in Philomel 31 Aug 1957 and was drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Nov 1957. Final sea service was in Royalist 15 Sep 1958 to 20 Oct 1959. In Philomel 20 Oct 1959 but RUN 25 Mar 1960. Recovered 30 May 1950. Dismissed HM Service 1 Sep 1960. During his time in the RNZN he saw service in the Pacific Islands, Malaya, Borneo, Japan and Korean waters. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ and NZDSM (R). |
| BATTERSHALL, Ian Francis (Lofty) | 13364 | Boy Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 12/10/2052 | Born Stockton Mine via Westport 28 Nov 1934. Enlisted Jun 1950. Visual Signaller. Drafted to Taupo and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 in this ship via Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong to Japan. Visual Signaller. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Taupo also served on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels and was involved in an action close to Yang Do Island which was close to North Korea. Had his 17th birthday patrolling of the coast of Korea. RTNZ as Ordinary Signalman. Had 18th birthday on return voyage to New Zealand before arriving at Singapore. Left Taupo to join Black Prince on 26 Jan 1953 for Coronation Cruise. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Blenheim 2006. |
| BATTY, Graham Stanley | 689600 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/05/2053 | 18/06/2056 | Born Featherston 29 Apr 1931. Labourer at Lower Hutt City Council and serving TF soldier in 2 Field Squadron, RNZE. Enlisted in Kayforce, 7th Reinforcements at Waiouru on 28 Jan 1953. His training was conducted in Waiouru except for Corps training which was done in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 16 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia and continued by civil airlines. Deplaned Japan 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, as regimental cook. Attached to NZ Base to attended Cooking Course 10 May–26 Jun 1954. Granted a 12-month extension to his service in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal cook on 1 Oct 1955. Granted 28 days Furlough in Japan 22 Dec 1955 to 18 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Corporal cook at NZ Base, Korea 24 Jan 1956 and to Corporal 11 May 1956. Married Miss Mikayo Akahori in Japan before returning to New Zealand and brought his wife and son home with him. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Jun 1956 and deplaned from RMA (Royal Mail Aircraft) Aotearoa at Christchurch 18 Jun 1956. Served overseas three years four days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1956. Posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve 16 Sep 1956–31 Mar 1960. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BATTY, Leslie Benjamin | 211313 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 03/08/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 8 Aug 1929. Timber worker from Tangimoana, near Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce at Palmerston North on 23 Sep 1953. Suffered from acute appendicitis while in training and admitted Waiouru Camp Hosp 17 Oct 1953, TSFD to Taihape Public Hospital 21 Nov 1953 then re-admitted Waiouru Camp Hosp 29 Nov 1953. Granted 28 days sick leave then seven days final leave. Returned to Waiouru Camp 5 Jan 1954 and left for Auckland on 23 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 8 Mar 1954 and was posted to A Troop, 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt as a gun number 10 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 27 Jul 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll (Compassionate). Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 and deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas 161 days and was returned on compassionate grounds because of ill health of his father. His mother and brother also suffered from ill health. He was granted a compassionate discharge on 16 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BAUMFIELD, Thomas Benjamin | 208261 | Lance Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 22/01/2052 | Born Kaikoura on 20 Apr 1923. Enlisted 17 May 1940–1 Jul 1940 in NZ Military Forces, 1 Otago Regt (mobilised TF) with Service No 12539. Discharged as he was underage. Enlisted in the RNZN on 19 Sep 1941 and given Service No NZ3640. Served as Able Seaman in Pacific Theatre. Served in Rata and Gale and was in Drake (UK) Excellent and Onslaught (destroyer) in Sep 1945 was deployed for training duties at Portsmouth Gunnery School, Excellent. Qualified in gunnery and seamanship. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Re-joined NZ Army 6 Mar 1946 and served in BCOF Japan as Sergeant in 27 Battalion from 29 May 1946 to 5 Jul 1947. Discharged 5 Aug 1947. Deer Culler at Nelson before joining Kayforce, Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Promoted Lance Corporal first day at sea on board the Wahine. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked on 24 Aug 1951 at Sasebo for the trip to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea 27 Aug and was posted to Comwel Div HQ Transport Platoon on 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Corporal and appointed Section Commander in Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Reverted to Lance Corporal on ceasing to hold appointment as Section Commander. Returned to Australia, ETD Iwakuni 14 Jan 1952, for medical treatment at Australian Military Forces Rehab Hosp, Concord for acute arthritis in both ankles. RTNZ from Sydney on the Monowai disembarking at Wellington on 22 Jan 1952. Served overseas 174 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to the NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 13 Feb 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.173 was sent to and address in Nelson on 25 Jan 1957. Living in Stoke, near Nelson 2005. Died Nelson 20 Mar 2005 aged 82 years with funeral on 24 March. |
| BAXTER, Robert (Jock) | 12273 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 16 Feb 1913. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service No C/MX 54707. Entered the RN 1 Apr 1936–2 Sep 1939 as Stoker 2nd Class from 3 Sep 1939 to 31 Oct 1946, His first sea service was in Vanquisher followed by the destroyer Fortune 8 May 1935 to 12 Jul 1936. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 28 Aug 1935. Sailed in Fortune to Malta and was based at St Angelo. Fortune was involved in blockade duties to try and stop arms running for both sides in the Spanish Civil War. Returned to Britain 13 Jul 1936. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 26 May 1937. Served in Sheffield (cruiser) 24 Aug 1937–6 May 1938. Drafted to the heavy cruiser Kent 30 Jun 1938 and served on the China station. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 6 Jan 1939. In late 1939 was involved in hunting German shipping from Hong Kong but was TSFD to the 4th Cruiser Sqn based at Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Baxter returned to the UK and while at Pembroke (Naval Barracks at Chatham) advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 26 May 1940. Served in Romney (minesweeper) 7 Dec 1940–11 Feb 1942 and was involved in east coast convoy routes between Aberdeen and NW Scottish coast and then between the Thames estuary and Aberdeen. Drafted to the heavy cruiser Cumberland 3 Apr 1942 and remained with that ship until Dec 1945. Was involved with as part of screen for the ill-fated Russian convoy PQ17 in Jun 1942 and provided cover for return of convoy PQ13. Was involved in several other Russian convoy protection tasks. In 1944 Cumberland was TSFD to the Eastern Fleet based at Colombo and took part in several operations against targets in Sumatra, Nicobar Islands, Andaman Islands, searching for and destroying Japanese ships evacuating forces from Burma and the assault on Malaya (Operation ZIPPER). Discharged from RN 31 Oct 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star with clasp, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN 5 Jul 1948 at Cook III as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Drafted to Loch Eck (renamed HMNZS Hawea) and was a member of the crew who Hawea from the UK to New Zealand. Served in Hawea and Kaniere on arrival of those ships in New Zealand. Discharged to Shore 25 Jul 1951 Engagement Expired. Re-entered the RNZN 23 Aug 1951 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, on successive days advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class and then Chief Engine Room Artificer. Drafted to Taupo 25 Aug 1951–30 Sep 1952 in the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer. Completed a Shallow Water Diving Course No.40/52 at the Shallow Water Diving School, H.M. Dockyard, Hong Kong but did not receive his certificate until 15 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Acting Commissioned Engineer on 1 Oct 1952 while the ship was in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Applied for the Naval LS&GC Medal but this was refused as he was a Temporary Commissioned Engineer Officer. Appointed to Kaniere on 2 Mar 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Black Prince and in Kaniere again. Short Service Commission completed 30 Sep 1959 and he was placed on the Retired List on 1 Oct 1959. Died Auckland 16 May 1994. He is Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BAXTER, Robert James | 622169 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Whanganui on 26 Jun 1931. Labourer for Farmers Organisation at Whanganui. Also had a job as a logger for T. Barrett, Logging, Ohingaiti. Called up for CMT 5th intake, then was a serving TF soldier in 2 Armd Regt. Enlisted on 28 Jan 1952 in Whanganui in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. His initial training was in Waiouru Camp and he was then sent to Burnham Camp for RNZASC Corps Training. Emplaned 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 13 Jul 1953. Served in C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy mainly in Armistice area. Promoted Lance Corporal and appointed section 2i/c 18 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 18 Aug 1954 and appointed Section Commander. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll on9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to Auckland by Teal flight from Sydney deplaning 27 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Territorial Force and served in D Coy, 1 Bn, WWCT Regt, the posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 21 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 156 days. Medals issued on 1 Mar 1956 but were returned as recipient had moved. Later living at Patea when he applied for his medals. Re-issued 24 Jan 1995. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BAXTER, Victor Henry | 14153 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Napier 13 Feb 1926 and was a plumber before joining the RNZN on 20 Mar 1952. Granted the rate of Ord. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953. He sailed in that ship to the UK for the Royal Review following the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On RTNZ he was drafted to Irirangi at Waiouru on 22 Sep 1954–10 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 11 Jan 1956 to 10 Jan 1958 during which time the ship served in Korean waters 1 Apr 1956–1 May 1957. He RTNZ and was drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan 1958 to 2 Oct 1958. Drafted to Royalist 3 Oct 1958–17 Jan 1960. Discharged from RNZN 19 Mar 1960. Later awarded NZOSM and Naval GSM with clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BAYLISS, John Cecil | 12521 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Birmingham, UK, 10 Jul 1922. Entered the RNZN in Britain on a Short Service Commission commencing on 12 Jul 1948. Seniority as Surgeon Lieutenant from 12 Jun 1946. M.A., M.B. Ch.B. Initial service in the RNZN was in Philomel and Tamaki. Appointed to Pukaki as Surgeon Lieutenant 7 on Apr–10 May 1950. Appointed to Tutira 11 May 1950–10 Jun 1951. Medical officer on board. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ was again stationed at Philomel but was also sent on duty to the Palmerston North Public Hospital. His Short Service Commission ended on 3 Nov 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BAYLY, Neville | 204044 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born New Plymouth on 28 Jul 1927. Farmer on family farm at Te Awamutu, had also been a carpenter. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Hamilton. Embarked on the Wahine a Wellington on 2 Aug 1 bound for Korea. Left NZ as a Driver but was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 11 Aug while at sea and appointed No.1 on the Bren gun. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and flown by Qantas to deplane in Iwakuni on 1 Sep 1951. Embarked the following day at Sasebo to complete the trip to Korea. Entered Korea on 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal 6 Dec 1952 and to Temporary Corporal 25 Feb 1953 and appointed Transport Section Commander. Served in many areas where 10 Tpt Coy located. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. He included his Kayforce Discharge Cert No.174 when he applied for his later issues of medals. Living at Te Awamutu in 2004. Died Te Awamutu 19 Nov 2010, aged 83 years. |
| BAYNE, Robert Stuart (Bob) | 208566 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Dunedin on 4 Oct 1928. Range fitter for Radiation NZ Ltd, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce on 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Most of his training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned at Evans Bay, Wellington on 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flying-boat flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni, Japan on 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 17 Jul 1952 and entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Served in Baker Troop, 161 Bty as gun number. Committed several breaches or Routine and Standing Orders. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Wellington on 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Dunedin in 1996. Died Dunedin 30 May 2003 aged 75 years. |
| BAYNHAM, Edward | 13876 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 02/03/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Salford, Lancashire, UK, 10 Feb 1920. Started his work life as a fitter. Entered the Royal Navy 21 Apr 1938 as an Assistant Steward (Assistant Steward) with Service No C/LX 22571. His first ship was HMS Calypso a WWI light cruiser. Calypso intercepted the German merchant ship Minden 24 Sep 1939 which was scuttled by the crew before it could be captured and took the German Merchant ship Konsul Hendrik Fisser on 22 Nov 1939 off Iceland. Also served in HMS Birmingham (cruiser) 31 Jan–15 Mar 1940 and then in HMS Jervis (Destroyer) 22 Mar–22 Jun 1940 which was under repair for most of this time and HMS Saltash (minesweeper) 23 Jul 1940–30 Sep 1942. Advanced to Leading Steward (Temporary) 21 Jul 1942. Served in HMS Uganda (Light cruiser) 5 Dec 1942–7 Jun 1943 and was involved in the contractor’s trials and escorted the RMS Queen Mary to Canada taking Winston Churchill to a meeting with President Roosevelt. On return to the UK served in Pembroke and Orlando (shore stations) then served in HMS Crane (sloop) 1 Nov 1944–15 Mar 1946 which sailed for Australia via Malta, Aden, Colombo and Freemantle to join the British Pacific Fleet based at HMS Golden Hind (Sydney). Was at Manus and Lyete and off Japan. At WWII war's end he was in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong). Returning to Britain he served in HMS Anson (battleship) 11 Nov 1946–10 Nov 1949 which was now a training ship. His rate went up and down during this period from Steward to Acting Leading Steward (T), Leading Steward (Permanent), back to Steward then regained rate of Leading Steward. Released from the RN 18 May 1950. HIs WWII Medals not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star (or Pacific Star) and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori 14 Aug 1952 as a Steward. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel and Tamaki where he advanced to Leading Steward 7 Jan 1953. Between 20 Oct 1953 and 18 Mar 1955 he served variously between Bellona, Hawea and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 19 Sep 1955–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland to Asia 1 Apr 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but stayed in Kaniere until drafted to Philomel 17 Jan 1958. DEE 13 Aug 1958. later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BEACH, Gregory Charles (GREG) | 817007 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 02/05/2055 | Born Christchurch 3 Aug 1931. Completed 14 weeks training as CMT in RNZNVR. Former TF soldier. Welder for Hammerslys Engineering Works, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 31 Jul 1953. Emplaned 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to HQ Divisional Transport Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Apparently served mainly in the Armistice area. Breached military discipline several times. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Christchurch 2 May 1955. Served overseas one year 124 days. Discharged from Kayforce, 12 Jun 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Belfast, Christchurch 2006 and died 26 Nov 2007 aged 76 years. |
| BEACH, Sam | 551097 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Ruatoria on 9 Mar 1932. Served in 2nd Intake CMT then served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Labourer at Southdown Freezing Works, Otahuhu. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last) at Burnham Camp on 2 Nov 1955. Posted to RNZASC as a vehicle mechanic. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima and entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival 23 Jan 1955. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb from 25 Jan–30 Jan 1956. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Platoon as Chief Clerk on 15 May 1956. Made several errors such as “neglecting to obey Standing or Routine Orders” and other misdemeanours during his time in Korea. Received time in detention as published in Routine Orders Part II. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl and TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged 3 Oct 1957. Posted to 4 Coy, RNZASC, CMD Corps Reserve on 4 Oct 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 13 Mar 1995. Also known as Hamiora Te Mauiui. |
| BEADLE, Brian Vincent Liston | 211083 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Tapanui on 22 Jun 1920. Attended Dunedin Boys High 1933–36. Gained Teacher’s ‘C’ Certificate. Served in the Army during WWII (Service No 434207) in the Pacific theatre from 4 Nov 1942–15 Jun 1944. RTNZ and re-embarked 5 Jan 1945 with 14th Reinforcements for service in Italy returning to NZ on 20 Dec 1945. Discharged from 2 NZEF 5 Feb 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Accounts clerk at the Air Department, Wellington, at time of enlistment on 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce, 7th Reinforcements. Underwent training in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan deplaning 28 Jun 1953. Initial posting was to BRITOSAT, Tokyo then to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as clerk on 13 Jul 1953 and entered Korea the same day. M/O 8 Feb attached FAP to NZ Base HQ. Returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy on 23 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 19 Nov 1953; Temporary Corporal on 27 Mar 1954; Temporary Sergeant 27 Jun 1954 and to Sergeant clerk 27 Sep 1954. Granted a three-month extension from 28 Dec 1954 for service in Korea. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 273 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BEALE, Cecil | 13727 | Petty Officer Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 9 Feb 1921. Entered the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 14 Jul 1936 with Service No P/JX149874. He served in the following battleships HMS Iron Duke, Ramillies, Nelson and HMS Hood before WWII. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 Feb 1939. Was serving in HMS Douglas (destroyer) based at HMS St Angelo (Malta) 27 May 1939 then at HMS Cormorant (Gibraltar) Aug 1939–14 Jul 1940 where she was involved in convoy escorts and anti-submarine attacks. Advanced to Able Seaman 1 Feb 1940. Returning to Britain Able Seaman Cecil Beale was in HMS Victory (Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary)) Nimrod and Osprey. Drafted to HMS Walney 7 Jun 1941 and served in western approaches then on convoy escorts between Britain and West Africa. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 23 Nov 1941. Served in the shore stations HMS Ferret, Osprey, Nimrod and Dolphin between 15 Jul 1941–6 Oct 1942, that last named being the shore base home of the RN Submarine service. Served in HMS Maidstone, Submarine Depot ship 19 Jan 19 May 1943. Also served in HMS Taurus (submarine) HMS Wolf (Submarine Depot ship) and then in the submarine HMS Spark and was at Subic Bay, Manila in Jul 1945. After the war he served in HMS Cyclops (depot ship) and the submarines HMS Tradewind, Trespasser and Thule. Released from the RN 9 Oct 1951 to enter the RNZN. Enlisted 10 Oct 1951 in the RNZN at Maori (London) as Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer on the following two-days. Served in Philomel and Tamaki 4 Nov 1951–5 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki from 6 Aug 1953 until 23 Feb 1955. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 and served in SE Asia and in Japanese and Korean waters (See RNZN Ships in Introduction). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served in Black Prince Sep 1955 to 12 Dec 1955 and joined staff of Pegasus at Christchurch 20 Dec 1955. Served in Royalist 6 Oct 1956 to 17 Jul 1960. Promoted Chief Petty Officer 8 Jun 1959. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 1 Jan 1961. Discharged to RA 8 Nov 1961 at completion of his engagement in the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and clasp ‘Malaya’ for his NGSM. |
| BEAMISH-WHITE, Gerald | 204182 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Pakiri, Northland, on 31 Dec 1924. Came from Lake Okataina and enlisted at Rotorua. Mechanical Engineer and sometimes launch driver. Enlisted as WHITE, Gerald Beamish in Kayforce, Expansion Force on 18 Jun 1951. Training was mainly conducted in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Travelled from Sasebo 7 Sep 1951 to Pusan and disembarked 10 Sep 1951 Also posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Korea 10 Sep 1951. Served as a driver in 3 Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Jan –24 Feb 1953 and discharged to X(ii) List. M/I to NZ Base HQ then M/O to NZRTU 7 Mar 1953 and the re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Mar 1953. RTNZ as a Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3349 was sent to his given address in Rotorua on 12 Sep 1957. Living in Rotorua in 2004. Died Rotorua 31 Dec 2013 aged 89 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BEAMS, Robert Henry | 14047 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/02/2054 | Born Greymouth 18 Nov 1936. Enlisted 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere from 2 Feb 1953 until 10 May 1955. Served in Korean waters 1953–54 as Boy 1st Class, then advanced to Ordinary Seaman. On RTNZ was drafted to Philomel and then in the Reserve Fleet on 4 Aug 1954–3 Mar 1955. Discharged SNLR on 3 Mar 1955–unsatisfactory service, forfeiting Retiring leave and Regular Force Gratuity which was appropriate in the circumstances. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Taradale, 3 Nov 2003. |
| BEANGE, John Hunter | 206232 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Hamilton on 27 Jul 1927. Shepherd and farm labourer from Waitara who held motorcycle and heavy trade driver’s licences. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Apr 1951 and appointed Troop Driver operator. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 11 Dec 1951 and appointed Battery Commanders Assistant. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel then back to near the armistice line. Promoted Bombardier 1 Feb 1952. Was recommended for a Mention in Despatches for the Kapyong Battle but the strict limit of numbers prevented such recognition. He was to receive the same award for further exemplary service a short time later. Displayed outstanding ability, courage and initiative whilst an observation post radio operator. He has held the appointment of Battery Commander's assistant for five months. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 7 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Admitted Waikato Hosp 25 Jul 1952 (Malaria). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. MID Certificate despatched 9 Sep 1955 and received 23 Jan 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.178 was sent to his given address in Hamilton on 25 Jan 1957. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce on 3 Oct 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Died Whitianga 7 Jul 2000 just before his 73rd birthday. |
| BEARD, Daniel Montague | 922196 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 26/10/2054 | 04/07/2055 | Born Christchurch on 14 Jul 1931. Driver for Fletcher Construction, Dunedin. Had completed CMT and spent nearly two years as TF soldier in 63 LAA Bty. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp where he was posted to RNZASC. Emplaned 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland for travel to Japan. Offloaded at Townsville because of measles. Emplaned Townsville 15 Dec 1954 for onward journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 16 Dec. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 6 Jan 1955 and arrived at unit on 9 Jan. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Accidently injured 13 Feb 1955 by shooting himself in the left foot (Causing a compound fracture) when cleaning his rifle. Admitted to Brit Com Fd Hosp then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Christchurch 4 Jul 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Aug 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Served overseas 252 days. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM. Living in North Gosford, NSW, Australia in 2002. |
| BEARD, Neville Wallace | 32883 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born New Plymouth 12 Mar 1924. Served in RNZAF 1942–45 (428615). Leading Aircraftman at 4 Repair Depot, RNZAF. Served overseas 14 Jan 1943–20 May 1943 in the New Hebrides and on Santos Island. Discharged from RNZAF Dec 1945. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 as Temporary Lance Corporal for service in BCOF. Disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 22 Bn, NZ Jayforce. Also served in Tokyo Battalion. Promoted Sergeant 15 Jun 1946. RTNZ 30 Sep 1947 and was discharged a month later. Civil trade–draper. Enlisted in the Regular Force 27 Sep 1948 and was initially posted to RNZEME later transferring to RNZOAC. During 1949 he was sent on Tours of Duty to Trentham Camp, RNZAF Base Shelly Bay and also at the Reception & Training Centre at Pahiatua. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as Lance Corporal Storeman in 27 Bde Field Ordnance Park Company, RNZAOC. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 Jan 1951; Temporary Sergeant 5 Feb 1951; Sergeant 5 Mar 1951. TSFD to 28 Bde Field Ordnance Park 2 Sep 1951. Promoted to Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Mar 1952 and finally to rank of Staff Sergeant 21 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952. SOS Kayforce 23 Jul 1952 and reposted to Regular Force and to resume duty, at the completion of leave. At Linton Camp in the rank of Temporary Lance Corporal. Served overseas with Kayforce one year 180 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged (as a Temporary Sergeant) at own request 9 Mar 1956. Died Whitianga 14 Aug 2000 aged 76 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEARNES, James Thomas | 13809 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Torquay, Devon, UK, 20 Jan 1928. Served in Defence Department before he enlisted in Royal Navy. Served in HMS Vengeance, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy during World War II and served in the Fleet Air Arm. TSFD to the Royal New Zealand Navy 1952. Served in Pukaki and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters during the second deployment of the ship. Petty Officer in the Supply Secretariat on the ship. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency in Royalist and Otago. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NGSM (M), UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Naval LS&GC Medal and PJM. Worked for Freightways after retiring from the RNZN having completed 22 years’ service. Living at Auckland in 2004. |
| BEARY, Kenneth Francis | 15124 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 13 Oct 1938. Started work as a French Polisher. Entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Pukaki as Boy 1st Class on 14 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast patrolling and escort duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 14 Apr 1956. On RTNZ was drafted to Philomel and from there to Irirangi. Served in Lachlan on two occasions and was next drafted to Pukaki again on 15 Apr 1961. Spent some time in the Naval Hospital as a patient in Singapore in early 1962. RTNZ and returned to Irirangi in May 1962. Served again in Pukaki and in Lachlan. DEE 12 Oct 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDEFSM and PJM. |
| BEATON, Duncan Alexander | 207779 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Palmerston, Otago 11 Jul 1923. Previous service in the RNZAF with Service No 4211793. Completed three and a half years as a Leading Aircraftman. Also some service in the Army (3 Bn Otago Regt in the NZ Territorial Force) with Service No 456987. Farmer on family farm at from Arrowtown. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Training for service in Korea was conducted in Papakura, Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jan 1952 and appointed troop driver operator then to Lance Bombardier 6 Apr 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 May 1952 was discharged 11 Jun then re-admitted 13 Jun. Originally to emplane at Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ but was TSFD to an earlier flight and deplaned Wellington 9 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. RTNZ for medical reasons (acute intestinal obstruction) and admitted to Dunedin Public Hospital 22–31 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Nov 1952 medically unfit. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned initially to Arrowtown. Died 14 Sep 2000. Entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEATON, George | 30509 | Captain | Draft Conducting Officer | NZ Regt | 28/08/2054 | 08/09/2054 | Born Glasgow, Scotland, 4 Sep 1912. Served in Palestine 1937–40. On active service with the Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) in Eritrea and Somaliland during early years of WWII and was later Camp Commandant HQ ‘8th Army’ and Administrative Commandant HQ Allied Land Forces SE Asia Command. Served in the Black Watch for 15 years (Territorial Army) and retired in rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Enlisted in NZ Army 12 Feb 1951 as Lieutenant & Quartermaster on probation. Later Temporary Captain & QM. Adjutant Papakura Camp. Seconded to 1 Bn Fiji Infantry Regt in Malaya Jan–Sep 1953. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Captain QM posted to HQ Fiji Military Forces, Suva, Fiji. Medals sent to Fiji then returned to NZ. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 as Draft Conducting Officer 16th Reinforcements for Korea. Travelled to Japan on RNZAF Hastings aircraft, deplaned 31 Aug 1954 but did not enter Korea. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Appointed Commander Divisional HQ Company, NZ Division in addition to appointment of Sub Area Officer Sub-Area 6B 24 Aug 1959. Discharged from the NZ Army 18 Sep 1962 in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, the highest rank he held in the British Army. Died Palmerston North 17 Feb 1963 aged 51 years. |
| BEATON, Ronald (Chittles or Ron) | 207843 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Bluff on 3 Oct 1927. Bridge Carpenter by trade prior to enlistment in Kayforce, Main Body at Greymouth on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, bound for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gunner / Layer in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Was promoted Lance Bombardier and appointed 2i/c Gun crew in Jan 1952. Served in all the major gun actions of 163 Bty when it was in the front line. Played in the 163 Bty Rugby team against the Welsh Regiment Officers and NCOs. NZ Won 3–Nil. Thought to have been the first international game in Korea. ‘Dusty’ Miller bulldozed the ground to make a football field. Emplaned as a Lance Bombardier at Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and arrived in NZ on 7 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jul 1952. Living at Bluff in 2004. Died Bluff, 2 Nov 2008 aged 83 years. |
| BEATTIE, Anthony John (Tony) | 208395 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Wellington 8 May 1924. Bricklayer for Thompson and Woodrow, Gore. Served a year in the Army as a Gunner followed by two and a half years in the RNZAF with Service No 434440. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 21 Jan 1952. Embarked at Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella bound for Sydney and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp. Travelled by HMT Devonshire from Sydney to Kure, Japan, disembarking 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and Served in 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Jun 1952, Temporary Bombardier 12 Sep 1952 and appointed Gun No.2. Attended Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro Japan for three-week course and received above-average results for both practical and theoretical work. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 30 Dec 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 31 Dec 1952 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM, NZDSM and Korean War Service Meal 1950–53. Died Mosgiel 17 Feb 2012 aged 82 years. |
| BEATTIE, Trevor Lawrence | 206272 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Gisborne 7 Oct 1927. Driver for Ostlers of Wairoa. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 as a Gunner. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt from Pusan northwards. Promoted Lance Bombardier 19 Apr 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 21 Jun 1951 and TSFD to X(iv) List RTNZ after 204 days abroad and disembarked from Teal flying boat Wellington 1 Jul 1951. RTNZ to attend an Officer Cadet Training course in Waiouru commencing 6 Jul 1951. Underwent RNZASC Corps training before returning to Korea. Lance Corporal Beattie re-emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Korea 20 Aug 1951, deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 28 Aug 1951 and re-entered Korea on 30 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt then to RR Leave Hotel, Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan 18 Sep 1951 until 3 Jan 1952. M/I NZRTU from the leave Hotel Ebisu, Tokyo and posted to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Feb 1952. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Feb 1952. Discharged from No.6 convalescent Trg Depot 13 Mar 1952. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 20 Mar 1952 and then posted to 16 Fd Regt on 28 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached to HQ RA to attend an Anti-Malarial Course 26 Apr–6 May 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 10 Jul 1952, for RTNZ to Sydney then transferring to Teal flying boat Aparima deplaning at Auckland on 13 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 168 days. He was a member of the Wairoa Club which sent food parcels to three members of their club who were serving in Korea R.H.R., L.F. Liddington and himself. Discharge Cert still held at Trentham Camp after it was returned in 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEATTIE, Whiri Porohiwi | 568360 | Gunner | Brit Com Base Provost Unit | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Maru Maru, Wairoa, East Coast, on 3 Apr 1932. Labourer for Mr E Tong, Maru Maru, Wairoa. Fourth intake CMT and was a member of 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 13 Feb 1954, posted to NZ Base HQ and appointed Regimental Policeman. Promoted Lance Bombardier 23 Aug 1954. Later rank amended to Lance Corporal 31 Mar 1955. Played in the British Commonwealth Forces Korea Rugby Team that toured in Japan 23 Mar–4 Apr 1955. Posted to Brit Com Base Provost Coy 30 Jul 1955. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Provost 30 Jul 1955. Was again a member of the Feb 1956 Rugby Team and was attached FAP to Brit Com Sub-Area, Tokyo, for three-days of the rugby. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp from Brit Com Base Provost Coy 18 Mar 1956 (accidentally injured) and was discharged 3 Apr 1956 to Brit Com Base Provost Coy. Posted to NZ Base HQ 5 Apr 1956 and emplaned on 5 May 1956 on an RNZAF Hastings for the RTNZ arriving Auckland 8 May 1956. Served in Korea two years 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit (4 Coy RNZASC) and then posted to the Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 8 Nov 1979 aged 47 years. |
| BEAUCHAMP, John Murray | 13618 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru on 11 Aug 1936. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman during 1951. Acting Sub-Lieutenant from 1 May 1955 undergoing training in the UK. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir handbook. Appointed to Royalist on 9 Apr 1957. Sailed form Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in SE Asian and Korean waters. Promoted to Lieutenant (Temp) on 8 Sep 1958. Later served in Pukaki, 1958 and Lachlan 1959 and Black Prince. Also served in Rotoiti and Paea. Served in Wakefield 1966 and promoted Lieutenant Commander on 16 Dec 1965. Appointed Exec officer of Endeavour 3 Apr 1968. Served in Kiama then in Wakefield as SO Olphert. His terminal date was 14 Jan 1974 and he was placed on the Retired List. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| BEAUMONT, Edward George Henry | 11339 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Whanganui on 24 Jul 1924. He was a foreman in the NZ Railways. Entered the RNZN on 30 Jan 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. After basic training he was drafted to Bellona on 19 Jun 1947 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 21 Aug 1947 then Stoker Mechanic on 30 Dec 1947. He was in Philomel 15 Jun–14 Oct 1948. He returned to Bellona and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 30 Dec 1948. He then served in Philomel until he was drafted to Tutira on 1 Feb 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 31 Dec 1950. The remaining years of his service as shared between Philomel and Bellona and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic in the latter on 22 Sep 1952. DEE on 29 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEAUMONT, William Hughie John | 13665 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Matamata 4 May 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN on 24 May 1951 and was granted the rate of Assistant Cook. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted 19 Feb 1952 to Bellona for his first sea service. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 24 Mar 1952 and to Leading Cook (Seamen) 22 Jan 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 7 Oct 1954–18 Sep 1955, returned to Tamaki and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 26 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 14 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1956 in that ship to SE Asia, Japan and Korean waters. Served in Supply & Secretariat Division. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel until 1 Dec 1959 when he was drafted to Rotoiti for his final sea service. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 11 Aug 1961. He was next drafted to Philomel again 30 Aug 1961 and then to Tamaki 10 May 1952. DEE 23 May 1963. DEE 23 May 1963. There is no indication of any awards he may have received but he is entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZ GSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died peacefully at North Shore Hospital on 15 Jul 2013. |
| BEAVINGTON, Sidney Courtney | 204225 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Beckton, London, on 18 May 1926. Six years previous service in Merchant Navy as a steward. Butcher for Hellaby’s at Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952. Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 3 Feb 1953. TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged 10 Feb 1953 to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 24 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 30 Jun 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1954. Served overseas one year 207 days. His original Discharge Cert was returned to Base Records as he had moved from the address given on his discharge papers. He later lived at Blockhouse Bay, Auckland. Died Auckland, 3 Feb 1990 aged 63 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. NZOSM forwarded to his widow in 2002. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEAZLEY, Alfred Leonard | 302569 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 10/08/2057 | Born (possibly Whangarei) on 17 Dec 1924. Served in the Titoki District High School Cadets. Enlisted in Regular Force at Whangarei on 22 Apr 1953. Posted to Northern District Transport Company, Papakura, on completion of Basic Course. Also served in Ngaruawahia Camp while in NZ Tpt Coy. One of a small number of Regular Force personnel nominated and seconded to Kayforce 11 Nov 1955. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air either Qantas or BCPA to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 252 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Oct 1957 and reposted to Regular Force at Ngaruawahia Camp. Continued in the Army until discharged at his own request 10 Jun 1960. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) which was initially issued without the clasp ‘Korea 1954-1957’. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM (R). |
| BEAZLEY, Tamati Ngere (Tom) | 204376 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Okaihau, Northland 28 Nov 1926. Labourer at Bay of Islands Dairy Co. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korean service was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland on 14 Jul 1952 to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Attached to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 26 Feb–14 Mar 1953. Returned to 162 Bty after the rugby trials. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 7–12 Apr 1953. Spent 3–16 Aug 1954 on leave in Japan. Applied to remain in Korea for further 12 months which was approved. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Oct. M/I to NZ Base HQ but the date is uncertain. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Mar 1955. Served overseas two years 131 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 30 May 2011 aged 83 years. |
| BECK, Peter John Oliver | 11385 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born New Plymouth 29 Sep 1928. Employed by the NZ Post & Telegraph Department prior to entering the RNZN on 6 Feb 1947. Underwent training in Tamaki and was then drafted for service in Bellona. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Feb 1948. He then served in Taupo and Kaniere before being drafted to Rotoiti 29 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. On RTNZ was drafted to Taupo 18 Sep–21 Oct 1952, then to Philomel 22 Oct 1952–5 Feb 1953. DEE 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Papakura circa 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papakura 31 May 2008 aged 79 years. |
| BECKER, Kevin (Alias LEACH) | 803140 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Greymouth, West Coast, 20 Sep 1935. Bushman from Reefton. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker 27 May 1954. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Bellona 26 Oct 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 1 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 27 Jun 1955. Later served in Philomel, Kaniere and Pukaki. DEE 11 Aug 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Possibly Entitled to NZDSM and PJM. |
| BECKETT, Peter Douglas | 14299 | Leading Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Rotorua 16 Apr 1935. Worked as a surveyor’s chain man. Enlisted in the RNZN 31 Jul 1952 as a Junior Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 16 Oct 1952 and drafted to Bellona 3 Mar 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1954 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Asia. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 23 Oct 1953. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel 24 Fen–8 Jul 1955 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Kiwi very briefly. Drafted to Bellona 6 Aug 1955 and sailed to Britain to return the ship to the Royal Navy. Drafted to Royalist for working up and was a member of the crew which brought the sip to NZ. Royalist was involved in the affair at Suez Also served in Black Prince 16 Apr 1957–20 Jan 1958. His next ship was Kaniere from 21 Jan–19 Oct 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 1 Apr 1959. The remainder of his service was shared between Philomel and Kaniere. Passed for promotion to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. DEE 15 Apr 1961. Awarded, NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (NE). |
| BEDFORD, Geoffrey Neil | 206655 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Wellington on 11 Feb 1929. Formerly a garage attendant at Manthell Motors, Lower Hutt. Joined Regular Force but discharged after nine months service to enlist in Kayforce on 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea circa 25 Apr 1952. Posted to and served in Div HQ Transport Platoon. Hospitalised at the Swedish Red Cross Hospital when he became ill. Not known when he was discharged to his unit. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taupo 6 Jul 2007 aged 78 years. |
| BEDGGOOD, William | 13150 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Tautoro, Kaikohe, 22 Sep 1927. Tally clerk before he enlisted in RNZN on 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. Completed technical training courses as a Stoker in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted on 25 May 1950 to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 in this country's early response to the Korean War. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 29 Sep 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 23 Dec 1950–25 Jan 1953. Returned to Korean waters for service in that area 29 Aug 1951–21 Oct 1952. On RTNZ served in Tamaki before being drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–1 Sep 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Received Korean War Gratuity. DEE 29 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 16 Oct 1984 buried Taukawa Tautoro Public Cemetery. |
| BEDINGFIELD, Earle Richard | 336806 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born New Plymouth 3 Feb 1930. Truck driver for Winstone Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements at New Plymouth on 16 Jun 1954. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at Whenuapai on RNZAF Hastings flight to Japan deplaning 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and was posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, effective the following day. Had some minor problems adhering to military discipline. Attached FAP to HQ Comwel Div while on RR leave. Also served briefly at NZ Base HQ. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 179 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). At Levin 1994. Living at Palmerston North circa 2002. Died Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North 27 Jan 2021 aged 90 years. Funeral at Beauchamp Funeral Home Palmerston North. |
| BEECH, David John | 207822 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Picton 6 Jun 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul then back to what became the armistice line. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 24 Jun 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952 at from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas on year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Picton, 19 Mar 1989 aged 63 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM which were claimed in 2007. |
| BEER, Ronald George | 34489 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 23/04/2051 | Born Horrelville, Rangiora, Canterbury, 9 Oct 1919. Employed as a farm labourer then tram conductor before he enlisted in the Army as Private on probation in 1939. Posted from the Army School of Instruction, Trentham Camp to the Northern District Mobilisation Camp, Papakura. Promoted Temporary Corporal on 16 Jan 1940. Embarked 19 Dec 1940 as Temporary Sergeant with 4th Reinforcements for service in 24 Bn, 2 NZEF in Egypt. Posted to 31st (Auckland) Bn and TSFD to Div Ordnance Workshop on 3 Jul 1941. Posted to Mob Laundry on 23 Mar 1942. M/I to 24 Bn ex 31 Bn (date not shown). Posted missing 23 Oct 1942 but then reported as a Battle casualty. Wounded 23 Oct 1942 at El Alamein by mortar bomb explosion. Admitted Med Treatment Stn, 18 South African Fd Amb then TSFD to 19 General Hosp 25 Oct 1942 where partial amputation of middle and index fingers right hand. Also injured left thigh and suffered large wound 10 by 5 inches to lower right leg. TSFD to 2 NZ Gen Hosp on 18 Nov 1942 for further treatment. Plaster removed from leg–full of puss. Medically evacuated to NZ sailing from Suez on 9 Dec 1942 and arriving Lyttelton 11 Jan 1943 as damage was permanent. Served in SD Company RNZASC 1 May 1950–15 May 1954. Seconded to Kayforce (Corporal, Temporary Sergeant on 4 Nov 1950). Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Appointed NCO i/c Transport Section. Admitted Swedish Hosp 13 Jan 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to unit 19 Feb 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Mar 1951 and TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 9 Apr 1951. Medically evacuated with Gunner Elliot from Korea by Qantas Skymaster to Sydney arriving 18 Apr 1951 and disembarked Auckland from the Wanganella 23 Apr 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-posted to the RF 30 Jun 1951 and served at SD Company, RNZASC, Addington. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZAOC 18 Oct 1956 and served at 3 Central Ordnance Depot, Burnham Camp, where he held the appointment of Chief Storeman, Vehicle Sub Depot. Awarded NZ Army LS&GC Medal 24 May 1965. Last posting in the Army was to Nelson Army Area Office as he requested to be near his property in that area. Retired as Warrant Officer 1st Class, 6 Nov 1970. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military). Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch, 18 Jan 2007 aged 88 years. |
| BEERE, Graeme Maunsell | 11795 | Lieutenant Commander (Electrical) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whangarei on 25 Sep 1921. Was on an exchange with the RN circa 1953–54. Appointed to Royalist on 21 Mar 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in HMNZ Dockyard as Senior Electrical Engineer. Later served in Wakefield and then on the staff of Commodore Auckland as Fleet Weapons and Electrical Engineer Officer. In the RNZN Navy List of Aug 1966 he is shown as Director of Weapon and Electrical Engineering. He held the following qualifications–BSc, AMIEE, MIERE, MNZIE. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BEERE, Ronald Herbert | 206399 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 21/06/2052 | Born Gore 18 Dec 1929. Barman at the Taratahi Hotel, Carterton. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 9 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure, Japan, 29 Jul 1951. Disembarked Korea (Pusan?) 16 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZRTU from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to X(v) List. For Clerks Course-Singapore. Qualified for GSM 1918 (GEO VI) clasp ‘Malaya’ by attending a Clerks Course at RASC School, Singapore, 6 Mar 1952–11 Apr 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1952 He later lost this medal and it was replaced at cost. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for compassionate RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1952. Served overseas one year 5 days. Died Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, 29 Nov 1979, aged 46. His funeral service was at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Morrinsville, buried at Piako Lawn Cemetery, Morrinsville. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BEGG, Desmond Morley | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 23/01/2053 | 03/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 23 Nov 1926. Mr Begg spent the early part of his life at Kirwee. where his parents were farming. He was educated at Christchurch West High School, where he showed marked ability as a swimmer and diver. He contributed to the success of the New Zealand University team in defeating Australian Universities by five points. In 1948 and 1949 he won the New Zealand diving championships, and for many years was the Canterbury springboard and tower diving champion. Associated with the South Brighton Surf Club and the Spreydon Swimming Club, he also coached at St Albans. Des Begg was well known as a ventriloquist. juggler and variety and comedy sketch artist. He could play any instrument, and many times performed with dance bands, being as proficient on the harmonica as he was on the trombone. He was considered one of Christchurch’s leading piano tuners and was a member of the Begg family who had a chain of music shops in New Zealand. Emplaned 28 Jan 1953, Concert Party. Took alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano accordion, musical bottles, a guitar and four ventriloquist dolls with him to Korea. Admitted Brit Com Z Hospital on 24 Feb 1953 with infective hepatitis, then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. RTNZ by air 3 Apr 1953. He remained in hospital in Kure for about six weeks. Died Christchurch, 9 Apr 1956 cremated Christchurch. His death was treated as due to war service. |
| BEGG, James William Kenneth | 11501 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Ngaruawahia 29 Aug 1927. Civil occupation–clerk. Enlisted 15 May 1947. Completed initial training in Tamaki and Philomel and was then drafted to the Naval Wireless Station at Waiouru. Served as Telegraphist in Tutira from 21 Sep 1949 to 4 Nov 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 in this country's early response to the Korean War. TSFD to Pukaki and RTNZ on that ship arriving back in NZ on 2 Dec 1950. Later served in the Naval Wireless station at Waiouru (Irirangi) and served in the cruiser Bellona 11 Jan–28 Sep 1952. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 28 Mar 1952. Bellona sailed from Auckland on 24 Jun 1952 to combine a training voyage, a major exercise with NATO and uplift of Naval stores and other equipment from the RN in Britain. While in Britain he served in HMS Mercury the RN Signals School for one week to observe new equipment in service. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi 13 Jan–14 Apr 1953. DEE 14 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Browns Bay, Auckland, 5 Nov 2015, aged 88 years. |
| BEIRNE, Bernard Arthur | 13486 | Leading Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Whanganui 10 Jun 1926. Was a telephone Exchange Clerk before he enlisted in RNZN on Thursday 28 Sep 1950. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Lachlan (survey ship) 25 Aug 1951–10 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 11 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 to 23 Nov 1954 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters during second deployment of ship to Korea. While in Korean waters also served from 5 Mar to 11 Apr 1953 in HMS Newcastle, a 6-inch gun cruiser that served through WWII before returning to Hawea and then to New Zealand on 29 Aug 1953. Also served in Black Prince as Mechanician (Engineering) 1. Drafted to Bellona 19 Aug 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Mar 1956. Was part of the crew that took this ship back to the UK and sailed Royalist to New Zealand being involved in the Suez affair 1956 on the way home. On RTNZ Bernard was drafted to Philomel 1 Apr 1957. His remaining time in service was shared between time in Philomel and Tamaki. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM, Entitled to NZDSM. DEE from RNZN 27 Sep 1958. Died 8 Nov 2003 aged 77 years. List supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| BELL, Arthur | 208597 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Christchurch 6 May 1927. Train examiner for New Zealand Railways (Cars and Wagons) at Springfield. Enlisted in Kayforce on 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Understood to have served mainly in the Armistice Area. Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 11–19 Dec 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Member of Air Training Corps? Died Christchurch, 13 March 2012 aged 84 years. |
| BELL, Arthur William | 12696 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Sheerness, Kent, UK, 15 Jun 1923. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service No C/KX154002 from 29 Apr 1943 to 20 Sep 1946. Enlisted in RNZN 27 Feb 1949. Drafted to HMNZS Tutira and left NZ to serve in Korean waters 3 Jul 1950. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast. TSFD to Pukaki 4 Nov 1950 for RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Lachlan and Bellona and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Dec 1951. Served in Hawea 30 Nov 1953 to 30 Nov 1955 during which time he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 15 Jul 1954 and later to Acting Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineering). Drafted to Bellona 31 Mar 1955 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 18 Sep 1955. Went to the UK with this ship and returned to NZ in Royalist and was involved in the Suez affair during the return journey. No medals mentioned on his file apart from his Naval Long Service Good Conduct Medal. His photo shows the following ribbons on his uniform 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, Naval GSM 1915 (clasp not known), Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged to RA 21 Oct 1964. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| BELL, Brian Douglas | 12046 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gisborne, 11 Jan 1930. Farmhand from Gisborne area before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Taupo 16 May 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 27 May 1949. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters as part of the UN Naval forces during the Korean War. He remained in Taupo until 20 May 1953. Served in Philomel 26 Jan–20 May 1953 and was then drafted to Irirangi 21 May 1953–6 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 26 May 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BELL, Charles Rangiriri | 206126 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Levin 1 May 1923. Enlisted in the Army 10 Heavy Regt, NZA with Service No 2/15/1150 in 1940. TSFD to 2 NZEF. Embarked with 2nd Section, 11th Reinforcements 31 Mar 1944 and served during WWII in 28 (Maori) Battalion in Italy (805188, Private, Infantry Reinforcements, Upholsterer from Palmerston North. Served in Egypt, Palestine and Italy. Served overseas during WWII for one year 106 days. Next-of-kin Mrs P. Bell (mother) of Wellington.) RTNZ 23 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Carpenter at State Forestry, Nelson. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a gun number in 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul wherever the battery went. Accidentally injured with crushed chest which caused Charles to be hospitalised for one month. RTNZ on furlough 30 Aug 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 18 Apr 1953. RTNZ 5 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 75 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Nov 1953. Died Wellington 26 Jul 2005 aged 78 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BELL, Frank Leslie (Dinger) | 13455 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dunedin 5 Oct 1927. Pastry cook in Dunedin before joining the RNZN as an Assistant Cook 22 Sep 1950. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Philomel where he remained until 7 Jul 1952. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 21 May 1951. Drafted to Hawea 1 Jul 1952 and sailed for Korea a few weeks later on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained in Hawea until 4 Nov 1953. Drafted to Tamaki 5 Nov 1953 to 20 Sep 1955 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 7 Dec 1954. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a crewman that took the ship back to the UK and then TSFD to the newly modernised Royalist. Royalist was involved in the Suez affair and her crew entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (NE). DEE 5 Oct 1958. Died Waldronville (near Dunedin) 16 Feb 1975 and buried at Anderson's Bay. Not known if his family ever claimed his medals which may well include Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later issues of the NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BELL, Hugh | 14958 | Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 21 Jun 1928. Employed as a toolmaker before he entered the RNZN on 11 Dec 1953 as an Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class. He underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further work in Philomel. Travelled on 26 Apr 1954 in Black Prince to HMAS Cerberus to attend an OA 4 qualifying course, receive instructions on Reserve Fleet Maintenance methods and complete other advanced courses. He qualified OA4 on 11 Dec 1954 but remained in Cerberus until RTNZ to Philomel on 6 Feb 1956. Also served in Black Prince and Pukaki where he advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class on 11 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 28 Jun 1957 and sailed from Auckland in Endeavour on 21 Jun 1956 to join Royalist in Sydney on 28 Jun. Served in the Artificer Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but Hugh remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel 23 Oct 1959. Was sent to Britain in Jun 1960 to be a member of the crew to bring Taranaki to NZ and appears to have attended a further course as he advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on 11 Dec 1960. Drafted to Taranaki 28 Mar 1961 and came back to NZ making New Plymouth the first port of call. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class 1 Jan 1962. He then served in Philomel, Royalist, COMAUCK, Taranaki again and later in Otago in Apr 1972. Discharged Dead 8 Apr 1973 died of illness while in service aged 44 years. His family often wondered whether the nuclear test was the ultimate cause of his death. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear Tests). |
| BELL, James | 13747 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Batley, Yorkshire, UK, 7 Dec 1920. Employed in the fabrics industry as a cloth cutter before he enlisted in the Royal Navy 3 May 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No D/KX 96850. He served in HMS Calypso a former WWI light cruiser 19 Nov 1939 which was torpedoed and sunk south of Crete 12 Jun 1940 by the Italian Submarine Bagnolini. Next served in HMS Resource and heavy depot ship in the Mediterranean. Drafted to HMS Warspite (battleship) 17 May 1941–27 Aug 1942 advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 6 Feb 1942. Warspite was involved in convoy escorts to Malta and was off Crete when the Germans attacked. Hit by a bomb and further damaged by a 500kg near miss. Had to sail to the USA for repairs and he was probably TSFD to HMS Royal Sovereign 28 Aug 1942 at Kilindini, Kenya. James Bell returned to Britain in Royal Sovereign and next served in HMS Helford (River-class frigate) 14 May 1943–11 Mar 1946. He advanced and reached Acting Stoker Petty Officer 5 May 1945. While in HMS Helford he served in the Indian Ocean based at HMS Kongoni (Durban) HMS Sheba (Aden) and HMS Lanka (Ceylon now Sri Lanka) and then went to HMS Golden Hind (Sydney). On return to Britain he served at HMS Drake, in HMS Pembroke and then in HMS Alaunia (heavy repair ship) advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Oct 1948 and in HMS Howe (battleship) located at Portsmouth where she served as the flagship of the Training Squadron. Released from the RN 29 Nov 1951 for entry into the RNZN. Entered the RNZN on 30 Nov 1951 at Maori as Stoker Petty Officer and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on succeeding days. In Philomel 25 Dec 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 22 Mar 1953–2 Apr 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Oct 1954–13 Aug 1956 and sailed from Auckland for service in South Asia and Korea on 28 Apr 1955. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 And he then served in Black Prince 14 Aug 1956–3 Jan 1957. Advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Aug 1956. His final service was in Philomel 4 Jan–29 Nov 1957. Discharged to RA 29 Nov 1957. A group of medals offered for sale by Military Memorabilia in Nov 2011 included 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was not awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but was later entitled to NZOSM, Naval GSM clasp ‘Malaya’ and NZGSM (K). It is not known if he received any of these latter awards. |
| BELL, Leslie Charles | 208895 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Quivvy, Belturbet, County Cavan, Eire, on 3 May 1930. Post & Telegraph Linesman at Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 8 Dec 1952. Most of his training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight bound for Sydney Australia and continued by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Applied for compassionate discharge in Ireland where his parents lived but embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ on Teal flight arriving at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1955. Returned initially to Taumarunui. Served overseas one year 185 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 26 Dec 2006 aged 76 years. His funeral service was at the Parish Church of St Paul, Withington, UK. |
| BELL, Peter Charles | 11651 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton, New Zealand, 2 Apr 1932. Enlisted 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in the 6-inch cruiser Bellona as Signalman Boy and was promoted Ordinary Signalman 2 Apr 1950. Advanced to Signalman 2 Jun 1951. Drafted to Taupo 6 Jun 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and travelled to Korea via Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Brisbane. Also served in Philomel and attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 27 Mar to 11 Jun 1953. Drafted to Tui 3 Dec 1953 to 16 Apr 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 15 Nov 1954. Drafted to Wakefield (in Wellington) 17 Apr 1955 to 23 Mar 1956 and advanced to Leading Signalman 15 Nov 1955. DEE 1 Apr 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. After leaving the RNZN he took up an adult apprenticeship as a carpenter. Died Paraparaumu 7 Nov 2007 aged 75 years. |
| BELL, Ronald Carruthers | 203685 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/07/2052 | Born London, UK, 16 Oct 1910. Five years previous service in RAF, Aero Engine Fitter. Then employed by Tasman Empire Airways Limited, New Zealand. Enlisted in Kayforce during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Photographed with snow on a Korean hillside where a NZ 161 Bty was in position. Vehicle Mechanic in 16 Fd Regt. Suffered deafness through being in gun line for over 12 months. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 25 Jul 1952 Roll No.155 and deplaned NZ 29 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BELL, Tore Thomas | 206967 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 07/06/2055 | Born Auckland 28 Oct 1926. Previous service in RNZAF and Army (Service No 827277). Embarked 29 May 1946 for service in the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. SOS 2 NZEF 13 Jan 1948. Taxi Driver at Taumarunui. Enlisted on 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements and was attested at Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight at to Sydney. He was one of 28 on this flight. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 16 Dec 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to HQ, RASC, 1 Comwel Div from 16 Dec 1952 to 4 Apr 1953. Committed several breaches of military discipline and received up to 55 days detention as published in Routine Orders, Part II. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in Kayforce HQ Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 9 Aug 1954. Granted a 12-month extension for service in Korea. Later promoted Temporary Sergeant 8 Nov 1954 while employed as Administration Sergeant. Promoted to Sergeant 15 Apr 1955. Returned to Australia in SS Yunan and flew from Sydney to New Zealand. Served overseas 2 years 180 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1955. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Mangere, Auckland, 20 Jan 1989 aged 53 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BELL, William James | 207940 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/02/2053 | Born Wyndham, Southland 24 Apr 1926. Clerk at Otago Motors Ltd, Dunedin. Enlisted on 13 Sep 1950 in KMB at Dunedin. Underwent training for Korea at Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was involved in many heavy artillery bombardments in support of Allied forces. Promoted Lance Bombardier. Accidentally injured 20 Nov 1951, with petrol burns to arms and legs. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. “No action required”. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches, “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea, during the period 1st July to 31st December,1952.” London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402, as Bombardier. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953. Discharged 20 Apr 1953. Served overseas 2 years 58 days. Died Dunedin, 25 Nov 1998, aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BELLASS, Phillip Walter | 203699 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Matangihau, Northland, 22 Apr 1929. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training for Korea in Burnham Camp he was chosen for Advance Party No.1. This comprised of 22 men in this group (which included Brig Park, Major Pleasants and Lieutenant Peter King) and emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. Admitted to hospital 16 Jan 1951. In Feb 1952 was near the Korean Village of Han San Rie. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Huntly, 10 Jan 1987 aged 62 years. |
| BELLERBY, John Howard | 14349 | Leading Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born York, Yorkshire, UK, 1 Aug 1926. Employed as a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy on 1 Aug 1944 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 537558. He underwent training at the following shore stations HMS Royal Arthur, Glendower, Valkyrie, Collingwood and was posted to HMS Striker an escort carrier 26 Oct 1944–17 Jan 1946 and advanced to Able Seaman 11 Mar 1945 with a classification of Radar Plotter 3rd Class. In Oct 1944 Striker sailed for Australia with 618 Mosquito Squadron for mine laying operations against Japanese shipping and then joined the British Pacific Fleet where she was used as a replenishment carrier operating from Manus and Sydney. Was in Collingwood 18 Jan–24 Apr 1946 and then in Vanguard Britain's largest battleship 25 Apr–2 Oct 1946. Drafted 12 Mar 1947 to the destroyer HMS Concord which sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet and was based at Hong Kong. Also took part on attempts to rescue HMS Amethyst which was trapped in the Yangtze River. Able Seaman Bellerby returned to the UK, 25 Jul 1949. Drafted to HMS Resource a repair ship 10 Feb–11 Jun 1950. Released from the RN 13 Jul 1950. His WWII medals unknown but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori 18 Nov 1952 as an Able Seaman. Served in Philomel 22 Nov 1952–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Also served in Philomel, Paea and in Black Prince. DEE 17 Nov 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NGSM (M). |
| BELLVE, Ronald Keith Leslie | 527215 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Tauranga 12 May 1933. Truck driver at Tauranga. 4th Intake CMT then served in Hauraki Regt one year. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last) in Tauranga on 14 Oct 1955. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned in an RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai on 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement on 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship and entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Jan 1957 and appointed 2i/c Transport Section. Attached to Brit Com Sub Area North for one week in Mar 1956. Admitted to 43 MASH 19 Apr–2 May 1956. Chief Clerk NZ Tpt Platoon. Promoted Corporal 25 Jun 1957. Attached to 1 Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 6 Aug 1956 and returned to unit 14 Sep 1956. Attached FAP to 1 Bn Royal Sussex Regt 1 Nov 1956–16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaned Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 214 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged Kayforce 30 Sep 1957. Posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Died Whangarei 29 Oct 1993 aged 60 years. |
| BENFELL, David Keith | 920264 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 11 Feb 1932. Boot maker for Sargood Son & Ewen, Dunedin. Serving TF soldier in 1 Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC. Enlisted in Kayforce on 19 Jun 1953 in Dunedin. He was trained for deployment to Korea in Burnham and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air (Qantas?). Deplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Nov 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney deplaning Wellington 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 19 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Timaru, 15 Dec 1997 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BENFELL, Raymond Walter | 11386 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Invercargill 19 Dec 1928. Served in the RNZAF for a short time being discharged on 28 Sep 1946. Process worker for Exide Batteries at Petone. Entered the RNZN on 6 Feb 1947. Served for one year in Bellona, then joined Black Prince. Trade speciality Quarters Armourer. First deployment of Tutira to Korea which left NZ on 3 Jul 1950 and RTNZ 30 May 1951. This deployment also saw Tutira as a guard ship at the Inchon Landings. Later served in Royalist on its delivery voyage in 1956 during the Suez crisis. Discharged 5 Feb 1967. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals issued 4 Jul 1985. Discharged 5 Feb 1967 as Chief Petty Officer. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Died Katikati, 10 Oct 2003, aged 74 years. |
| BENGE, John William | 31325 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/03/2055 | 16/02/2056 | Born England on 12 Dec 1916. Served as Leading Aircraftman, RNZAF (391464) during WWII enlisting in the Transport Section RNZAF Station Levin. Promoted Leading Aircraftman Jun 1941. Embarked for Fiji Aug 1941 and RTNZ 12 months later. Discharged from RNZAF and enlisted in 2 NZEF. Promoted Lance Corporal Dec 1942. Embarked for New Caledonia Mar 1943 to serve in 4 Composite Coy ASC, 8 Brigade 2 NZEF IP. Aug 1943 embarked for Guadalcanal. Oct 1943 landed on Treasury Group of Islands. Promoted Sergeant May 1943. Embarked for NZ Oct 1944. Embarked for Egypt Feb 1945 and arrived in Maadi Camp Mar 1945. Embarked for Italy and appointed Sergeant in Transport Platoon 1 Div Sigs Coy and served until campaign ended. Mentioned in Despatches for service in Italy. Embarked for NZ Feb 1946 and was discharged from 2 NZEF Jun 1946. Issued with 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal and two Oak Leaf emblems 18 Jan 1948. Joined Regular Force in Feb 1948. Emplaned 29 Mar 1955 for Korea on Teal flight from Harewood (Christchurch). Entered Japan 1 Apr 1955 and entered Korea 11 Apr 1955. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Also served in NZ Base HQ. Attached to Brit Com Sub-Area South Burial Party. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 16 Feb 1956. Served overseas 315 days. Struck off strength of Kayforce and re-posted to Regular Force on RTNZ on 16 Feb 1956. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Later WOI, NZASC. Appointed Barrack Master Burnham Camp 15 Feb 1959. Later appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, Burnham Camp. Also served in 3 Tpt Coy and SD Coy RNZASC. Appointed MBE (Military) in 1964, awarded, LS&GC Medal (Military). Discharged from the Army as a Warrant Officer 1st Class 26 Feb 1967. Died Christchurch, 26 Jun 1985 aged 69 years. |
| BENJAMIN, John Sydney | 11203 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Napier on 20 Sep 1930. Enlisted 11 Jul 1946 as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he like many others of his era served in Bellona 1947–48 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 20 Sep 1948. Also served in Taupo, Hawea and advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Jun 1950. He then served in Lachlan and Philomel before sailing from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 in Hawea for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korean War Medal and UN Korean Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged Sep 1954. Died Christchurch 30 Jan 2012 aged 82 years. |
| BENNETT, David George | 1405 | Boy 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/02/2054 | Born Stockton Mine, Westland 22 Nov 1936. Enlisted 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Jul 1952. Served in Bellona and Taupo. Drafted to Kaniere 11 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ he was in Philomel and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 22 May 1954. Sent to HMAS Watson to attend courses 8 Oct 1954–1 Feb 1955. Back in NZ he served in P3551 a Harbour Defence Motor Launch also known as HMNZS Mako then in P3552 also known as Paea. His next ship was Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and advanced to Able Seaman 22 Aug 1955. He sailed in Bellona to Britain where the ship was returned to the RN and he became a member of the crew of Royalist 17 Apr 1956–25 Mar 1957 when that ship was brought to NZ. Also served in Black Prince on three occasions. Also served in Rotoiti 18 Mar 1958–9 Aug 1959 in Malayan waters. His final sea service was in Royalist 18 Aug 1960–11 Oct 1961. He served out the remainder of his engagement in Philomel 12 Oct 1961–21 Nov 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval GSM (M). DEE 21 Nov 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| BENNETT, Ivan Joseph | 204202 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Rotorua 17 Feb 1927. Served in Jayforce, BCOF, Japan, Service No 811971. Embarked from NZ 15 Jul 1947. RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 17 Sep 1948. Mill hand at Mamaku. Enlisted at Rotorua on 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for travel and disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Commenced CATC Course 18 Jun 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 1–9 Jul 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. M/I NZRTU and then went onto NZ Base HQ 9 Ful, M/I 16 Fd Regt 20 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Aug 1952 and appointed Gun 2i/c. Also Troop Bombardier on occasion. Later promoted Temporary Bombardier 15 Nov 1952; promoted Temporary Sergeant 30 Dec 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 292 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 20 Dec 1997 aged 70 years. |
| BENNETT, John George | 204009 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Newburn, UK, 4 Aug 1920. Previous service in the Royal NZ Navy for nine years from about May 1938 (Service No NZ1597) and was honourably discharged as a Leading Cook. Canister maker for Alex Harvey Sons, Auckland. Enlisted on 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on in the Wahine on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 4 Sep. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed as driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Jan 1952 and appointed LMG No.1 as well as being driver. Promoted Lance Corporal 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BENNETT, Paul Buddy (Buddy) | 622564 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Whanganui on 26 Jul 1930. Farmer from Kai-iwi, Whanganui. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952. in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953. Attended artillery course at CATC Inchon 31 Jan–14 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jan 1954; Temporary Bombardier 6 May 1954; Temporary Sergeant 11 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul. Discharged 31 Aug 1954. Joined Regular Force. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Entered Nee Soon Camp before heading north to Taiping. Served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal and served as mortar man in Mortar Platoon. Qualified on Tracking Course and was recommended as a Tracker team commander. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook disembarking at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Original medals lost and were replaced at cost. Also awarded NZOSM, PJM and KWSM. Living in Bicton, West Australia 2007. Died Whanganui, 19 Jun 2009 aged 78 years. |
| BENNETT, Revell Erroll Vivien | 15358 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dargaville 29 Aug 1939. He was a schoolboy at Raurimu before he entered the RNZN on 31 Mar 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki until 5 Sep 1956. Drafted to Hawea 6 Sep 1956–14 Feb 1957. Also served in Rotoiti 15 Feb–8 Apr 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 28 Feb 1957. Drafted 20 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ was in Philomel but RUN 25 Sep 1958. Dismissed SNLR 23 Dec 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BENNETT, Walter Fredrick | 203700 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Auckland on 18 Dec 1926. Fireman at the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Attested in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. His training appeared to have been in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. He was a member of the Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul and came bac south when the Chines pushed the allies back. Was involved in some heavy fighting. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the return to NZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat Aparima ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 217 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 10 Jun 1986, in his 60th year. Cremated North Shore Crematorium. |
| BENNETT, William Drummond | 675138 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Masterton 29 May 1932. Horticulturalist from Palmerston North. 2nd Intake Compulsory Military Training, later attached to 2 Field Dressing Station. Attested 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Iwakuni, Japan 16 Dec 1954. TSFD to RNZAMC on 4 Jan 1955. Entered Korea on 14 Mar 1955. Attached FAP to HQ R.B.D. 20–22 Jan 1956; Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Also attached to NZ Base HQ From time to time. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Mar 1955 and to Corporal 1 Jul 1955. Married a Japanese woman. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 187 days. Discharged 19 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BENNISON, Stewart Vernon | 208600 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 19/06/2053 | Born Dunedin 17 Oct 1920. Embarked 27 Jun 1941 with 6th Reinforcements for 2 NZ Expeditionary Force. Served in Africa and Italy. RTNZ 6 Sep 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Driver for H. Knowles at Ranfurly. Enlisted 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Christchurch. Emplaned 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jul 1952. M/I NZRTU on deplanement in Japan. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Admitted 8055 MASH Battle Casualty 14 Feb 1953. Mortar wounds legs and arms. Left leg amputated at hip at 8043 MASH, placed on dangerously ill list. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jun 1953 for RTNZ as surgical lying case. Deplaned Wellington 19 Jun 1953 surgical stretcher case. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1953. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Mar 1954 medically unfit. Served overseas 357 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 27 Apr 1985 aged 65 years cremated Bromley crematorium. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.205 was sent 25 Jan 1957 to his address in Christchurch. |
| BENSON, Lancelot Couper | 208467 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Raetihi 25 Apr 1929. Driver for Highways Construction Coy, Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce 1st Replacement on 14 Jan 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney on 27 May 1952. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952. One of 17 soldiers who embarked 14 Jan 1954 on HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force Apr 1959 as a butcher. Discharged at his own request in Dec 1959. Died Christchurch 17 Feb 1974 aged 45. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BENSON, Leslie Leonard Bernard | 204290 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 28/03/2054 | Born Romford, Essex, UK, 22 Jul 1930. Labourer employed by NZ Loan and Mercantile Company, Parnell. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement draft on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Appears to have been employed in Battery HQ. Had problems adhering to military discipline. He requested discharge in the UK. Travelled to the UK on HMT Devonshire, departing from Kure, Japan on 28 Mar 1954 and was discharged in UK, 12 Jul 1954. Served one year 324 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He was one of three who embarked Kure, Japan 28 Mar 1954, in HMT Devonshire to be discharged in the UK, See Also 206755 Sergeant Bond and 204460 Gunner Greasby. |
| BENT, Leslie Raymond | 921323 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZA | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Oamaru 30 Mar 1933. Labourer employed by O'Connell and McEwen Ltd, Dunedin. Completed 3 years’ service under CMT scheme as Gunner, RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce on 10 Oct 1955 as a 20th Reinforcements (the last). Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings. Flew to Korea via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Japan 13 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Entered Korea 22 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jan 1956 and then posted to NZ Transport Platoon as Clerk 15 May 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Oct 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Oct 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Served overseas 298 days. Brother of Neville Nelson Bent. |
| BENT, Neville Nelson | 208125 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 14/10/2053 | Born Oamaru 29 Jul 1930. Surveyor's labourer at the Roxburgh Hydro dam. Enlisted in Kayforce, Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked on the Wahine on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea and disembarked Pusan 15 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ Component (C Troop) of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Had problems adhering to military discipline as shown in Kayforce Routine Orders published weekly. Spent nearly six weeks in Brit Com General Hospital May-Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jan 1954. Served overseas two years 75 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Former member of Air Training Corps (ATC)? Died Christchurch 22 Jul 2007 seven days before his 77th birthday. Brother of Leslie Ramond BENT q.v. |
| BENTLEY, James William | 211333 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Upper Hutt on 21 Jun 1921. Driver for Ministry of Works at Trentham. Enlisted in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea on 4 May 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954 in rank of Driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 on RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley deplaning Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, 21 Jul 2001 aged 80 years. |
| BENTON, Ivan William George | 1525 | Master at Arms | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Pahiatua. Was a farmhand possibly on the family farm before he entered the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy on 15 Oct 1937 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 26 Feb 1939. Underwent initial Training in HMS Philomel. Drafted to HMS Leander 29 Sep–19 Oct 1938. Drafted 20 Oct 1938 to HMS Achilles and was on board at the Battle of the River Plate together with HMS Exeter and HMS Ajax on 13 Dec 1939 against the German pocket battleship Graf Spee and caused the German ship damage and was eventually scuttled by her crew outside the neutral port of Montevideo. Returning to NZ he was held in Philomel pending a TOD to HMAS Cerberus 11 Oct–28 Dec 1940. Drafted to Leander 29 Dec 1940 as an Able Seaman and was on board when the ship captured the Italian Raider Ram I in the Indian Ocean. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 9 Jul 1942. Later Leander was part of the ANZAC Squadron and was took part in escorting and patrol work in the Solomon Islands area. She was found to have cracked fuel-tank plating and had to come back to NZ for a three-month refit. Leander returned to Espirito Santo in Mar 1943 and joined a US Task Force near Savo Island and while in the area off New Georgia was hit by a Japanese torpedo and severely damaged. Leander had repairs suitable to allow return to NZ where further repairs were made before she sailed to an American shipyard for major repairs. She was effectively out of the war. Ivan Benton remained in Philomel and then served in the Pacific in minesweepers such as Whakariro, Sandra, Hinau and Waipu. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa and Pacific Stars, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. He also received some Prize Money. Continued RNZN service, now Petty Officer (Temporary), in Achilles 28 Apr–30 Sep 1946 and sailed 17 Jul 1946 to return Achilles to the RN and then brought Bellona back to this country in Dec 1946. Served in Philomel, Bellona and Rotoiti as Regulating Petty Officer 28 Nov 1948–6 Oct 1950. Drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950 and took passage to Japan in Rotoiti to join Tutira at Sasebo. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ Was in Tamaki 18 Jul 1951 and advanced to Master at Arms (MAA) 12 Jun 1952. Then served in Bellona, Philomel and Black Prince. His last postings were short and were in Tamaki, Irirangi and Royalist 4 Jul–30 Sep 1958. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 19 Dec 1958. Discharged to RA 25 May 1959 engagement completed. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BENYON, Reginald Thomas | 207711 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Med Sec | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Kumara, West Coast, on 5 Apr 1925. Sawmill hand at Okuku Sawmilling Company, Kumara, West Coast. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and served in BCOF, Japan (644393, Sergeant) as Sergeant in Regimental Aid Post. RTNZ 16 Aug 1948 and SOS Jayforce 23 Sep 1948. Boot maker working for Suckling Bros, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Corporal in Waiouru and TSFD from RNZA to RNZAMC on 1 Nov 1950 as Nursing Orderly. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan (now known as Pusan). Promoted Corporal 1 Jan 1951. Attached to 16 Fd Regt FAP as medical orderly. Ceased to be attached to 16 Fd Regt on 19 Jun 1951. Marched into NZ Base on 19 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1951 while holding appointment of Medical Orderly NZ Base HQ. Reverted to Corporal Acting Sergeant for period before returning to Temporary Sergeant rank. Promoted on Sergeant 2 Apr 1952. Sergeant Benyon was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424), “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June,1952”. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. MID certificate despatched 9 Sep 1955. Died Christchurch, 2 Oct 1966 aged 41 years. Buried at Christchurch Memorial Park. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERGERSEN, Raymond Joseph | 204298 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 10/12/2053 | Born Ohakune on 11 Aug 1930. Driver for Ministry of Works at Tauranga. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 11 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Travelled on by civil airlines to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea at Pusan on 25 May 1952. Had some problems adhering to military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni on 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 10 Dec 1953. SOS Kayforce on 10 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 209 days. Died Ohakune 28 May 1990 aged 60 years. Buried Ohakune. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERGHAN, Robert | 206121 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Dargaville on 24 Jan 1928. Previous service as a seaman in the Merchant Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. May have been a clerk as he completed a typing course at Trentham Camp before leaving New Zealand. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Accidentally injured and admitted to K9 Dispensary for treatment 28 Jan 1951. Discharged from K9 Dispensary and TSFD to X(iv) List and remains RNZA. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 22 Mar 1951. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Japan 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Busby, Australia circa 1993. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERNEY, Bruce Jerome | 207842 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 25/11/2050 | 08/05/2054 | Born Oamaru on 7 Feb 1925. Served in RNZAF (Service No 431149) during WWII as his number suggests he was enlisted in 1943. Also served in BCOF, Japan (639732, Private, Infantry Corps, Clerk from Johnsonville. Next-of-kin, Mrs O.E. Berney (mother) C/–Post Office, Richmond. General duties employee for State Hydro Department, Cobb River, South Island. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal Storeman at Waiouru 1 Nov 1950. Photographed on board the freighter Ganges as a member of the Advance Party. Embarked 25 Nov 1950 with Freighter Advance Party No.2, travelling in MV Ganges which contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. At NZ Detachment Kure 1 Aug 1951. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant at NZ Base HQ 5 Feb 1951. Promoted Sergeant on 28 Feb 1951. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant while holding appointment of 2i/c NZ Base Ordnance Section 5 Mar 1951. Emplaned Japan 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on furlough arriving NZ 2 Aug 1952. Re-embarked on Teal aircraft for second tour to Korea on 23 Dec 1952. Re-entered Japan 27 Dec 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit 7 Jan 1953, Ebisu Camp, Tokyo. Admitted to Tokyo Army Hospital 27 Sep 1953, after a jeep accident and remained there for three months. Also spent time in Brit Com Gen Hosp, Tokyo. Emplaned Japan 8 May 1954 for RTNZ. Returned as medical cot case on 14 May 1954 because of acute pancreatitis. Died Christchurch, 22 Feb 1973, interred at Ruru Services Cemetery. His Medals appear to be War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZ GSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BEROS, Maurice | 203590 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Te Kuiti on 26 Feb 1929. Mechanical shovel operator and bulldozer operator for Beros Bros Lime Works, Te Kuiti. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Family company applied for his early return as the business was unable to find a replacement bulldozer driver and mechanical shovel operator at the Lime Works. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.214 was sent on 25 Jan 1957 to his given address in Te Kuiti. Died Te Awamutu, 15 Oct 1988 aged 59 years. Interred at Te Awamutu Services cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERRIDGE, Neville Arnold (Bill) | 10681 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland 7 Jul 1929. Farm hand from Matamata. Joined RNZN on 5 Apr 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training and served in Tamaki. Served in Achilles May–Sep 1946 and was one of the crew who returned this vessel to the RN and brought Bellona to NZ to be part of the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 7 Jan 1947 ant to Able Seaman on 4 Oct 1947. He served in Bellona on several occasions alternating between her and Philomel. He served in the Reserve Fleet and changed his trade to Acting Electricians Mate 1st Class on 8 Oct 1948. Drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea on the second deployment of Rotoiti. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 28 Feb 1953 during his time in Korean waters. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. DEE on 7 Jul 1953. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Sydney, Australia 4 Apr 2011 aged 81 years. |
| BERRIDGE, Robin John (GARDNER) | 301250 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Auckland 28 Mar 1931. Bulldozer driver from Whangarei. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Former CMT Trainee. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZASC 11 Nov 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 9 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 12 Feb 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 4 Mar 1953, was discharged and returned to unit 9 Mar 1952. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ on 23 May then to 10 Tpt Coy on 25 May 1953. Attached to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station FAP on 14–18 Jun 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 31 Jul 1954 and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. Continued convalescence on arrival in NZ. SOS Kayforce 7 Nov 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later changed name by Deed Poll to Gardner. Living Rotorua circa 2000. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BERRY, Ernest John | 203504 | Private | Attached 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 23/12/2051 | Born Christchurch on 21 Aug 1929. Enlisted is KMB on 21 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Medical Orderly attached to 162 Bty, went wherever the battery went. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb, TSFD to 121 American Evacuation Hospital then to Brit Com Gen Hospital. ETD from Iwakuni 18 Dec 1951. Emplaned 19 Dec 1951 and invalided back to NZ on medical grounds via Sydney and arrived Auckland 23 Aug 1951 from Teal flying boat. Served overseas one year 13 days. Returned to Christchurch. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Mar 1952. Author of Forgotten War. Living at Picton in 1996. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Died Blenheim 31 May 2021 aged 91 years. |
| BERRY, Jackie Laurence George | 712987 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born Petone 27 Apr 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 8 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a driver and served in Imjin Area. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation at Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney and then by Teal flying boat to Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BERRY, Malcolm | 15565 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 4 Sep 1938. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Assistant Cook. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Advanced to Assistant Cook on 4 Mar 1956 and Acting Cook (Seamen) on 2 Aug 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Aug 1956 but was in that ship for only 10 days before returning to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 25 Mar 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan, Singaporean and Korean waters in the Second Commissioning voyage. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and remained in this ship until drafted to Black Prince on 10 Sep 1958. Served briefly in Royalist again and was then drafted to Lachlan 28 Sep 1959–4 Apr 1961. Also served briefly in Pukaki and was drafted to Otago 7 Jan 1962–10 Mar 1964. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) 22 Jan 1963 and to Leading Cook (Seamen) 22 Jan 1964. His final service was shared between Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 3 Sep 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM (R). His twin brother Neil Berry also served in the RNZN with Service No 15566 but did not serve in Korean waters. |
| BERRY, Maurice Keith | 206341 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Public Relations Sec | NZ Regt | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Wellington on 13 Nov 1925 Civil trade, journalist. Also served in Jayforce, BCOF, Japan 1946–47. Departed from NZ 18 Feb 1946 and RTNZ 17 Apr 1947. Struck of the strength of 2 NZEF 28 May 1947. Enlisted in KMB on 7 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Appointed Assistant Public Relations Officer for Kayforce. His duties involved several visits to 16 Fd Regt, NZ Detachment Kure, NZ Base HQ Pusan, Tokyo, 10 Tpt Coy and HQ Comwel Div. Promoted Lieutenant 7 Sep 1951 during tour. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and travelled by Qantas to Sydney and deplaning from Teal flight at Wellington 6 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to Reserve of Officers, 27 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 180 days. Joined Regular Force. Posted to the Retired List 1 Jan 1960 (NZ Gazette of 11 Feb 1960). Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERRY, Mrs P | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 29/04/2055 | 27/09/2055 | Concert Party performer. Was overseas about one month performing in concerts for the troops. |
| BERRY, Norman Douglas | 204687 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/12/2053 | 22/12/2054 | Born Albury, NSW, Australia on 3 Aug 1927. Carpenter employed by Waterfront Industry Commission, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 22 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Granted permission to take seven days final leave in Australia before re-joining flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 24 Mar 1954 and appointed Battery Storeman. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed Tech Storeman 14 Jun 1954. Attached for all purposed to Brit Com Con Training Depot for Physical Training Course 2 Aug–2 Sep 1954. Promoted Bombardier 8 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Granted 28 days leave in Australia. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight (paying his own way) deplaning at Auckland 22 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year one day. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.217 was returned to Base Records and is still held there. |
| BERRY, Peter Rex | 644568 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Foxton on 6 Nov 1932. Was brought up in an Orphanage and listed Mrs Ah-Ching (friend) as his next-of-kin. Enlisted in the Regular Force 5 Mar 1951. Posted to 10 Coast Regiment RNZA. Attended All Arms Instructors Course May 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Feb 1952 and appointed Assistant Instructor in the trade of District Gunner. Employed on Wharf Duties during the Watersider Strike in Jul 1951. Posted to Palmer's Head detachment for training 6 Feb–19 Mar 1952. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 6 Mar 1951. Declared that he was underage for service but could not get his parent’s consent as he had not seen his parents since 1940 and the last time he communicated with his mother was in 1943. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington. Deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952. Remained in Japan until entering Korea on 2 Jan 1953. Posted to Easy 1, 163 Bty. KILLED IN ACTION 17 Feb 1953 when Bombardier Shortland and Gunner Griffiths were killed. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan, Korea. Awarded Korean War Medal and UN Korea Medals. The NZOSM, the New Zealand Memorial Cross, the KWSM and the President of Korea's personal medallion were later claimed by his brother Christopher Gordon Berry on behalf of his family. Padre Roy McKenzie performed the burial service and Captain Ronald Cantwell saw his body before burial. |
| BERRY, William Mathew McKirdy | 12563 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 21 Feb 1926. Served in the Royal Navy during WWII with Service No C/JX7030857. Came to NZ after the war and served in RNZN. Drafted to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Admitted Royal Naval Hospital, Hong Kong, 23 Jan 1954 with Tuberculosis. Invalided back to NZ and was hospitalised for six months. Discharged 16 Jun 1955. Moved to Nelson. Died Christchurch, 22 Jun 1977, aged 51 years. Buried at Ruru Services Cemetery, Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. WWII not known. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BERRYMAN, Norman Tohu | 34705 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Huntly on 7 Aug 1929. Civil trade stated as coal miner at the Renown Collieries Huntly. Regular Force soldier, in RNZA 1950–53. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty and also in 16 Fd Regt HQ. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni, 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from a Teal flight at Auckland 4 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 24 Jul 1952 and discharged. An administration blunder meant he did not get the order reposting him to the Regular Force he and thought that he had been discharged and took up a market gardening business. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded ERII Coronation Medal 1953. Later Freezing worker at Patea. Re-enlisted as RNZASC Driver, Regular Force Sep 1959. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy at Linton Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 15 Sep 1961. Passed Air Dispatchers' Course in Apr 1962, employed on Air Despatch duties until discharged. Discharged 19 Aug 1963. Died Hamilton, 21 Dec 1987 aged 57, buried at Taupiri. |
| BERWICK, Roy Alphonsus | 1749 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hobart, Tasmania, 19 Feb 1920. Employed as a cook before entering the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 28 Jul 1939 as an assistant cook. His initial training was conducted in Philomel and was then drafted to HMS Leander (at that time). He soon changed his trade to Stoker 2nd Class on 24 Nov 1939. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 1 Feb 1940. On 27 Jul 1941 he was TSFD to HMS Medway the first purpose-built submarine depot ship which was based at Alexandria, Egypt. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 9 Feb 1942. HMS Medway with a crew of 400 was nominated for transfer to Beirut in the event of the threat of invasion by enemy forces. Embarked stores and 1135 personal and sailed 29 Jun 1942 for Beirut. Sunk 30 Jun 1942 by U-372 off Alexandria but only 30 personnel were lost. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Permanent) 9 Aug 1942. Served in HMS/M Thrasher 15 Nov 1942–26 Mar 1943, which had returned to Britain and advanced to Leading Stoker 9 Feb 1943. TSFD to HMS/M Tantalus 30 Mar 1943 and soon sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet. Tantalus was involved in searching for the Operation Rimau men in 1945. Awarded a Mentioned in Despatches “For courage, endurance and outstanding skill in successful patrols whilst serving in H.M. Submarines.” Third Supplement to London Gazette, 19 Jun 1945 P. 3189. Back in Britain he served in HMS Drake 23 Sep 1945–Sep 1947 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer and then to Mechanic 4th Class. RTNZ and served in Philomel 26 Sep 1947–26 Feb 1948. Drafted to Bellona 27 Sep 1958 and by 1 Jun 1949 was Mechanic 1st Class (Chief Petty Officer). Drafted to Taupo 25 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but stayed in Taupo until 8 Sep 1953. Also served in Black Prince and sailed to Britain in Bellona to return the ship to the RN and brought Royalist back to NZ. Also served in Lachlan, Takapu and Philomel. Discharged to RA 27 Jul 1959. Awarded British Empire Medal, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp), Burma Star (‘Pacific’ clasp), War Medal (Mentioned in Despatches for Submarine Patrols 20 Jun 1945), NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BEST, Cedric Ellis | 206437 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Richmond near Nelson on 10 Jul 1926. Served as a wireless operator in the RNZAF during WWII (445286, Aircraftman 2nd Class). Came from Nelson. Telegraphist Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington Railway. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to NZ component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951 (H Troop) and entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Sep 1951 and to Lance Corporal 19 Jun 1952 while holding appointment of Operator NCO. Attached FAP to Lines of Communication Independent Signal Sqn, 29 Oct–13 Nov 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 19 Dec 1951 with concussion but was not recognised as serious. This was the result of a jeep overturning near Tokchong. Evacuated to 60 Indian Fd Amb and then TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 300 days. Entitled to NZOSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Died Nelson, 15 May 1987 aged 60 years. Buried in Marsden Valley cemetery. |
| BESWARICK, Cedric John | 621267 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Whanganui 1 Jul 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 18 Sep 1952. First sea service was in Black Prince from 3 Mar 1953 to 17 Jun 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 18 Jun 1954. Drafted on 24 Feb 1955 to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Korean and Malayan waters. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Jun 1955. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Also served in Rotoiti during Operation Grapple in 1956 monitoring the nuclear tests at Christmas Island. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Jan 1957. He also served in Black Prince, Stawell and Royalist and advanced to POM€ on 1 Jan 1959. DEE 17 Sep 1960. He may also have served in the Army for a short time as there is a short note that suggests he was discharged from RNZIR 24 Apr 1963. He enlisted in the RNZAF 24 Apr 1963 as Fireman in the Crash / Fire Flight. This could well have been a transfer between the services. Served at both Ohakea and Wigram. Awarded RAF LS&GC Medal 10 Apr 1973. Discharged 1 Aug 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear Explosions). Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died at Radius Althorp Hospital, Tauranga on 24 Mar 2018 aged 85 years. |
| BETHUNE, Henry Charles | 202901 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 19/05/2054 | 20/12/2054 | Born on 25 Jun 1918. Served during WWII with Service No 47015 and reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. Enlisted 4 Jul 1941, embarked for overseas service 22 Dec 1941 and RTNZ 19 Sep 1945. Served in NZ 102 Mobile VD Treatment Centre. Awarded Mention in Despatches for service in Italy. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45 with MID and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Attended Otago University Medical School 1946–51. Medical Practitioner. Served in the Territorial Force 3 Apr 1951–16 May 1954 in 1 NZ Casualty Clearing Station. Seconded to Kayforce 17 May 1954. Promoted Captain, 24 May 1954. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to Regular Force in rank of Lieutenant, 23 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later Hon. Col. (Consultant Psychiatrist) May 1975–78. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BETTS, Eric Alfred | 13789 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 18/01/2058 | Born Oakham, Leicester, UK, 28 Feb 1918. Grocer's Assistant before he entered the Royal Navy on 13 Jul 1937 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/KX91656. Within six months he was serving in Malta. He returned to Britain and was drafted to HMS Grenade (destroyer) 16 May 1938. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 30 May 1938. Eric Betts was soon in the Red Sea but after a brief stay returned to Alexandria, then to Malta and then returned to Plymouth, Britain. In Apr 1940 HMS Grenade was also involved in the Norwegian Campaign in the Lofoten Islands. Eric served in a number of shore bases on training courses and on 7 Jan 1941 he was in HMS Dolphin the main RN submarine training station. He served in HMS Forth a Submarine Depot Ship 4 Feb–15 Apr 1941. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 3 Aug 1941. Drafted to HMS Medway (Submarine Depot ship) 22 Aug 1941 which was based in Alexandria. (Refer to Chief Petty Officer BERWICK for further detail on HMS Medway) after this he was in HMS Canopus (shore station) then sent to HMS Afrikander IV (Durban) then to HMS Assegai (Durban) which was a Combined Operations Training station. In Nov 1942 he was in HMS Medway II (Beirut) back to work with submarines. He served in several other stations including HMS Lanka and HMS Highflyer in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). After the end of the war he was in shore stations and did serve in HMS Leander and again in HMS Forth. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) 7 Mar 1948. Released to the Reserve 12 Jul 1949. WWII Medals are not known. Entered RNZN at Maori, London 25 Mar 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. In Philomel 27 Mar 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–29 Oct 1953 and sailed for Korean waters 4 Aug 1952. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 21 Dec 1952. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 30 Oct 1953 then served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona 19 Aug 1955 and was a member of the crew that returned the ship to the RN. He returned to NZ in Royalist and was involved in the Suez affair. He remained in her and sailed in Royalist 20 May 1957 for service in South Asia and Korea. Served in the Engineering Division. He left Royalist in Singapore on 18 Jan 1958 and returned to Britain. DEE 24 Mar 1958 from Maori in Britain. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to/or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BEVEGE, Colin Burne (Snow) | 206127 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Provost Sec | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Pio Pio, King Country on 1 Aug 1929. Colin served in the New Zealand Police prior to enlisting in Kayforce. Enlisted in KMB in Late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Corporal 1 Jan 1951. Trained as a Gunner then TSFD to the Military Police. Reduced to the Ranks 24 Jul 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ then TSFD to A Platoon, NZ Transport Platoon,16 Aug 1951 and then to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Served in Pusan then to Taegu and other areas in the North. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Maniapoto Sub-union rep and Wellington Senior club player.) M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU and CTBA 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned (Return to NZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni, 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 24 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Tauranga in 2005. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BEVEN, Harold | 13846 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hoe, Dereham, Norfolk, UK, 14 Mar 1920. Employed as an engineer before entering the RN on 3 Oct 1939 as an Ordnance Artificer 5th Class (OA5) with Service No P/SMX 841943. His first time at sea was in HMS Coventry (light cruiser) 6 Aug 1940 and served in the eastern Mediterranean and escorted troopships from Aden to Egypt. Damaged by torpedo on 13 Dec 1940 by Italian Sub Naiad. Under heavy air attack during the Greek and Crete campaign and was at Sphakia to take off troops to Egypt and took troops to destroy the Litani Bridge, Syria, to delay French Vichy troops. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 4th Class 14 Sep 1941. Also served in HMS Kelvin (destroyer) Nov 1941–Jun 1942. Served in several shore stations then in HMLST 199 Mar–Sep 1943 and then HMLST 415, advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3rd Class on 14 Sep 1943, again in HMLST 199 May–late Jul 1944. Was sent to HMS Saker 8 Oct 1944 a shore station in The USA (sometimes in Washington and sometimes in New York) used as an administrative unit for seamen awaiting ships. His next ship was HMS Assistance an aircraft depot and repair ship to which he was attached then served in until 12 Jul 1946. Assistance was in the British Pacific Fleet and was in Manus and then went to Singapore where she operated as a Harbour Repair Ship until leaving for return to Britain May 1946. In HMS Vernon Aug 19465–15 Jan 1948 and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on 14 Sep 1947. Released from RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve 5 Jun 1948. Entered RNZN at Maori in London 12 Jun 1952 as an Ordnance Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class (accordingly at Philomel) on the following two-days. Served in Bellona and Black Prince between 27 Jan 1953 and 1 May 1955 and then back Black Prince 2 May 1955–31 Mar 1957. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class 19 Jul 1955. Drafted to Royalist and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 RTNZ from Royalist 17 Mar 1958. DEE 11 Jun 1958. WWII Medals and other awards not known but he is entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BEVINS, Douglas M | 206013 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Mangatainoka, Wairarapa 1 Jun 1926. Previous service in Jayforce. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 for Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16 p.12. Private 816656, served in 22 NZ Battalion. Was also posted to BCOF Central Armoury Training School at Matsuyuma. Embarked on The Mataura and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. SOS 2 NZEF and discharged on 3 Oct 1947. Carpenter from Palmerston North employed at Longburn Freezing Works. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Mar 1951 and appointed 2i/c transport Section. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of HQ Tpt Section NCO. Served in A Platoon and B Platoon. Posted from NZ Tpt Platoon to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant, A Platoon, 14 Sep 1951 and appointed Transport Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 11 Jan 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 6 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 180 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Sep 1952 and returned to Longburn (Palmerston North). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.220 was sent on 25 Jan 1957 to an address in Palmerston North. Brother of Noel Bevins q.v. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 28 Apr 2010 aged 83 years, Palmerston North. |
| BEVINS, Noel | 206022 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Featherston 16 Dec 1922. Came from Longburn near Palmerston North. Previous service during WWII. Enlisted 2 Dec 1941 and was first involved with 52nd Light Aid Detachment at Blenheim. Departed with 11th Reinforcements (Service No 450685) for service overseas 31 Mar 1944 to 28 May 1946 in the Middle East and Italy as a member of 23 Inf Battalion. Entered Egypt from HMT 838. Attended Mines course at NZ Engineer Training Depot. Served in Italy and RTNZ 28 May 1946. Also served from 15 Jul 1947 to 11 Oct 1948 in 2nd relief BCOF, Japan. Posted to 19 Tpt Coy NZASC. Attended BCOF Fire Fighting School in March–Apr 1948. Disembarked from HMT Westralia at Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Transport Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. RTNZ emplaning at Iwakuni on 10 Jul 1952, to Sydney transferring to and deplaning from Teal flying boat Aparima at Auckland on 13 Jul 1952. Served overseas in Korea one year 217 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Sep 1952. Brother of Douglas Bevins q.v. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49 and KWSM. Living in Two Rocks, Western Australia in 2001. |
| BIANCHI, Francis (Frank) | 13766 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wallsend on Tyne, UK, 25 Jul 1919. Was a messenger boy before he enlisted in the Royal Navy on 15 May 1935 as Seaman Boy with Service No C/JX 144701. Initial training was conducted at HMS Ganges 15 May 1935–30 Jul 1936. drafted to HMS Resolution (Revenge-class light) 15 Sep 1936. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 23 Jan 1937 and to Telegraphist 12 Nov 1937. Served in HMS Liverpool 2 Nov 1938–31 Mar 1939, HMS Cornwall Served during WWII from 2 Nov 1940 to 24 Jul 1949 and from 1 Nov 1950 to 8 Feb 1952 reaching the rating of Petty Officer Telegraphist. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London, on 9 Feb 1952. Granted the rate of Telegraphist and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on successive days. On Arrival in NZ served in Philomel then in Tamaki until drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1953. Took passage in Pukaki 21 Sep 1953 and on arrival in Japan was TSFD to and served in Kaniere in Korean waters from Nov 1953 and RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served in Irirangi 11 Oct 1954–21 Jan 1957 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist 12 May 1955. Also served in Hawea and Rotoiti and was sent to the UK as one of the crew to bring Otago back to NZ. Awarded RN LS& GC Medal with Gratuity 19 Aug 1957. Discharged to RA 8 Feb 1962 and returned to Newcastle on Tyne, UK, where his family resided. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. He arrived in the Korean theatre too late to qualify for the KWSM. |
| BIBBY, John Kenneth | 12443 | Stoker | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Levin 29 May 1930. Entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948. Served in Pukaki 14 Apr 1949 to 4 Nov 1950. TSFD to Tutira from 5 Nov 1950 to 19 Jul 1951. Both ships which sailed from Auckland on the same day sailing via Port Moresby the Philippines and Hong Kong to Sasebo, Japan. Both Tutira and Pukaki were involved in convoy escort and patrol duties and were both part of the protection team at the Inchon landings but left Inchon 16 Oct 1950 to catch a convoy of landing craft heading for Wonsan on the east coast where another landing was planned. However this landing was delayed because of extensive minefields. Pukaki RTNZ arriving 3 Dec 1950. John Bibby RTNZ in Tutira on 30 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were lost but were replaced at cost. Discharged from RNZN 3 Oct 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Papakura, 20 May 2003. |
| BICKLEY, Douglas Gordon | 12043 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hove, Sussex, UK, 7 Aug 1920. Enlisted in the Royal Navy (P/JX147535) 30 Dec 1935 and posted to HMS Ganges. Served in Iron Duke, Aurora. Came to New Zealand on HMS Achilles 27 Jan 1939 and remained on board until 7 Jul 1941 and served at the Battle of the River Plate on 14 Dec 1939. Returned to RN in 1945. 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939–45. (Atlantic Star crossed out on his record with “Not eligible” appended.) Loaned again to RNZN 1949. Discharged from Royal Navy 17 Apr 1952. Joined RNZN 3 Mar 1953. Served in Hawea. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Returned to Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 10 Nov 1953, p.6002). Recommendation for Honours and Awards: “CPO Tel Bickley has carried out his duties in a conscientious and highly commendable manner. During ten operational patrols he has proved himself most capable and efficient. The unremitting zeal and devotion to duty which he has shown has been reflected in the smooth running of the W/T Department and has contributed largely to the success of Hawea’ s tour of duty.” 12 Jul 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and entitled to KWSM. |
| BICKLEY, Eric Charles | 326486 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Pokeno 23 Jan 1931. Farmhand later employed by Auckland Harbour Board. Served in second intake CMT. Last address in NZ, Ponsonby, Auckland. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Attached to HQ RASC from 8 Jun–27 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 21 Nov 1953 (LMG Lance Corporal) and to Lance Corporal 5 Jan 1954. Also posted to NZRTU prior to returning to NZ. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 336 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Apr 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn the Auckland Regt). |
| BIELSKI, Leslie Vernon Joseph | 203506 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Eltham on 22 Jun 1926. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Hel the appointment of Store man, Training Troop. Wrote several verses of a Kayforce song (see New Zealand and the Korean War Vol.2 p.396 by Ian McGibbon.) One of a handful of soldiers who kept a diary during his service in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May have had previous service in RNZAF. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland 22 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce on 22 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.268 was sent 1 Feb 1957to his given address in Onehunga. Died Christchurch 8 Jan 2003 aged 76. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Brother-in-law to Robert Frederick Gordon and John Roger Wood (qv). |
| BIGG-WITHER, Harris Gordon (Lofty) | 31075 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Auckland 25 Mar 1924. Enlisted in the Army 4 Dec 1942 and entered camp 5 Jan 1943. Issued Service No 626121. Hostilities Only during WWII at one stage with Northern District Guards Company. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 for service in Japan with the NZ Component of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. Disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Posted to 25 Field Battery but later changed to NZ Provost Corps. RTNZ 30 Sep 1947. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Regular Force soldier selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a gun number, 16 Fd Regt. Known as Lofty because of his height 6 feet 8 ins (1.89 metres). Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 for flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 171 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Discharged from the Army 8 Nov 1956 at completion of his engagement. Later served in the RNZAF as a Coxswain of a launch in the RNZAF Maritime Flight. Awarded the RNZAF LS&GC Medal 28 Dec 1962 and was also attached to the RNZN during 1973. “His years of experience will make him hard to replace.” Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kaitaia 6 Jul 2002 aged 78 years. |
| BIGHAM, John Andrew | 208551 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 04/07/2055 | Born Geraldine 18 Jan 1929. Labourer at Motueka. Had also been an ‘A’ Grade Fireman for NZ Railways. Enlisted at Burnham Camp 14 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying boat AWATERE from to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airlines and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Travelled by sea from Japan to enter Korea on 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted to 60 Indian Field Amb 6–17 Jun 1953 and returned to his unit on discharge from hospital. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Nov 1953 and advanced to Temporary Bombardier 15 Feb 1954. Attached FAP to Canadian NCO School 3 May 1954 to 17 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier 17 Jun 1954. Granted 28 days furlough in Hong Kong 30 Jun to 14 Jul 1954 and M/I to Brit Com Leave Centre Tokyo on deplanement, Re-entered Korea and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Also attached to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Feb 1955 to 16 Mar 1955 (damaged knee). John Bigham was due to leave Japan but was delayed because of medical reasons–Malaria. Eventually emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood 4 Jul 1955. Served overseas three years 49 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 25 Mar 1956. Went to his father’s Home Motueka. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BILLINGTON, Douglas Joseph (Bill) | 11545 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Masterton 8 May 1928. Hairdresser from Carterton. Entered the RNZN 17 Jul 1947 and was in the 8th Stokers Class in 1947. After training in Tamaki he was drafted for initial sea service in Bellona 21 Jan 1948 to 31 Jan 1950 during which time he advanced to Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 but was taken from the ship for medical reasons on 29 Mar 1950 only to be returned to the ship on 3 Apr. Was in Hawea during a Mediterranean deployment in the early 1950. After a short time in Philomel he was again drafted to Hawea on 9 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland, Auckland, on 2 Mar 1951. Served in this ship mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane on 8 Mar 1952 and was then drafted to Philomel. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 16 Jul 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in New Brighton, Christchurch 2002. Died Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch on 22 Nov 2018 aged 90 years. |
| BILLS, Donald Bruce | 211371 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Whanganui 26 Feb 1934. Seaman but employed by Post & Telegraph Department at New Plymouth before joining Kayforce on 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to 55 Independent Field Company, Royal Engineers 14 Jun 1955–6 Sep 1955. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Harewood 9 Dec 1955f rom Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 361 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1956 and posted to TF Unit (1 Bn Wellington Regt). Bulldozer driver in Westland before joining Regular Force in Jul 1957. Departed Wellington in HMT Captain Cook 28 Nov 1957. Served in A Coy, 1 NZ Regt in Malaya. RTNZ early 20 Feb 1959 and was discharged in Jun. He had several disciplinary problems in Malaya and was warned that he would be sent back to NZ if his behaviour did not improve. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BINGLEY, William Rowland | 203591 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Auckland 29 Feb 1924. Carpenter's labourer at Te Kuiti. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 for service in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon and served as a driver at NZ Force HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jun 1951 and to Lance Corporal 29 Apr 1952 while holding the appointment of 2i/c Transport Section during his tour overseas. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Returned initially to Te Kuiti. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.226 was sent on 25 Jan 1957 to and address in Manurewa. Died Auckland 7 Jun 1990 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BINNIE, Leslie Frederick | 203791 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Gisborne 2 Dec 1928. Bushman and labourer for NZ Forest Products Ltd, Putaruru. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 for service in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde in Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Field Regiment Pool in NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals were stolen in 1986 and replaced at cost. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 16 Aug 1991 aged 62 years. Cremated at Rotorua. |
| BINSTEAD, John Benjamin | 14448 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 02/03/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Westbourne, Sussex, UK, 15 Jan 1928. Employed as a carpenter's mate before entering the RN on 20 Nov 1939 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 171719 then P/MX 841996. He served in a number of training stations before being drafted to HMS King George V on 2 Jan 1941–6 Apr 1944. During this time he advanced to Ordinary Seaman then Able Seaman. John Binstead was in the ship during convoy escorts across the Atlantic, to Russia and the hunt for and sinking of Bismarck on 26–27 May 1941. He then served in the Mediterranean during the allied landings in Sicily. He served briefly in HMLST 164, Then in HMS Javelin (destroyer) 30 Dec 1944–20 Jul 1946 based in Malta. There was a mutiny on board during this time by ‘Hostilities only’ servicemen. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 6 Sep 1945. Drafted to HMS Resource a fleet repair ship 21 Jul 1946–15 Jul 1948. From HMS Resource he spent time in the following destroyers HMS Nubian, HMS Tuscan and HMS Caprice. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician (LTO) (Temporary) 15 Jan 1947. Drafted to HMS Whitesand Bay 17 Aug 1948 and joined the ship at St Angelo (Malta) and then onto the West Indies and was based at Bermuda. In Jul 1948 went through Panama Canal to Pearl Harbour and then onto HMS Tamar (Hong Kong). Joined British UN Task Group at Sasebo and in Sep 1950 participated in the Inchon Landings. He returned to Britain in Dec and served in HMS Collingwood where he advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician (Temporary). Also served in HMS Vanguard (Britain's largest battleship) and HMS Bellerophon. Advanced to Acting Electrician 1 May 1954. Released to RN Emer. Res 9 May 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa star and ‘North Africa’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori 12 Jul 1954 as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician the next day. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel briefly then in Bellona, 25 Aug 1954, to Black Prince 24 Jan 1955, back to Bellona 18 Apr 1955 and back to Black Prince 21 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed for Singapore and Korea 1 Apr 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 1 Aug 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Served for one year in HMAS Cerberus 1 Nov 1957–24 Nov 1958. Served in Black Prince again and advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 25 Nov 1958. Served in Royalist 11 Jul 1960–10 Oct 1962. Served in Philomel 11 Oct 1962. Advanced to Chief Electrician 1 Feb 1963. Discharged to RA 11 Jul 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BINSTEAD, Keith Lane | 208957 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Christchurch on 12 Aug 1925. Previously served in Army in BCOF, Japan. Departed from NZ 15 Jul 1947. Private, 3 Bn NZ Regt, with Service No 646695. Also served in the Tokyo Battalion. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce and discharged 10 Sep 1948. Labourer at Hakataramea Station, Kurow. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements on 22 Sep 1953. Had some updated refresher training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil airline to Japan possibly by Qantas. Deplaned Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 31 Mar 1954 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 for RTNZ Medically unfit and deplaned Harewood 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1956. Awarded UN Medal with Korea clasp. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and the NZDSM. |
| BIRCH, James | 208958 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 26/11/2054 | Born Whanganui 12 Sep 1929. Truck driver for Fraser Urquhart, Hawea Flat, Otago. His training appears to have been mainly in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Battery or employment not known. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas 262 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Died Invercargill, 14 Jun 1955 aged 26 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BIRCH, James Francis (Jim) | 13541 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Auckland 24 Jan 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 May 1951 as a Stoker. Drafted to Taupo 2 Feb 1952–8 Sep 1953. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 15 Apr 1952. While in Korean theatre served in HMS Belfast (WWII cruiser, now moored below Tower Bridge, London) 30 May–11 Sep 1952 before returning to Taupo and coming back to Auckland NZ 21 Oct 1952. Remained in crew of Taupo until Sep 1953. Also served in Bellona, Black Prince and Royalist, sometimes in Malayan waters. Also served in Royalist during 1957–58 which took him to Malaya and Korean waters for the second time. Had advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) during this deployment. DEE 30 May 1959. Living at South Auckland, 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), PJM and KWSM. Living Kaitaia 2006. Died Kaitaia Hospital on 11 Mar 2018. |
| BIRCH, Reginald Edward Leslie | 204722 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/03/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Dromana, Victoria, Australia 20 Jul 1926. Two years previous service in RAAF and reached rank of Corporal. Served two years in Australian Army and a further three years in the Australian K-Force reaching the rank of Sergeant. Butcher from Devonport Meat Co. Enlisted in Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. Recommended as having potential for officer training but was not selected. Was interested in returning to Korea but the Aust Army would only put him back into the same unit and he wanted a change. Emplaned Auckland 30 Mar 1954 on a Teal flight for Sydney. Granted 7 days final leave in Australia and joined Flight 9 from Sydney on 8 Apr 1954. Deplaned Japan 11 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 20 Aug 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 186 days. Discharged 8 Feb 1956. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Returned to Dromana, Victoria, Australia. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He probably had the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals as issued by the Australian Government. He may have returned to Australia. |
| BIRD, Derek Reginald John | 12733 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Lambeth, London, UK, on 1 May 1928. Employed as a clerk before he enlisted in the Royal Navy 2 Jul 1946 as a probationary writer. He was issued the Service No MX 807432. He served in HMS Royal Arthur for his basic training then in HMS Gosling (Fleet Air Arm station) then in HMS Ceres a Supply & Secretariat Training School. Advanced to Writer (WTR) 2 Oct 1946. Served in HMS Dolphin 11 Dec 1946–23 Feb 1947 (submarine training base) then in HMS Victory and back to Dolphin 10 Oct 1947. Advanced to Leading Writer 7 Sep 1948. Released from HMS Victory 11 Apr 1949. Enlisted in RNZN 27 Mar 1949 at HMNZS Cook in London, which became Maori on 1 Apr 1949 as. Drafted to Tutira as Leading Writer 7 Jun 1949 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship to NZ. Served in Philomel 26 Aug 1949–2 Jul 1950 then drafted back to Tutira 3 Jul 1950 and sailed the same day for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Also served in Tamaki and Philomel after return from Korea. Discharged Mar 1954. DEE 26 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BIRKHEAD, Kenneth | 12702 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Sheffield, England 27 Apr 1927. Employed as a plumber’s assistant before entering the RN as an Assistant Cook (Assistant Cook) 21 Mar 1945 with Service No MX 742515. Underwent training at HMS Royal Arthur until 10 Apr 1945 and was then at HMS Duke then HMS Pembroke. On 25 Nov 1945, he was at HMS Golden Hind, a shore base in Liverpool, Sydney, Australia and was a huge, tented camp in the centre of the Warwick Farm racecourse. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 21 Mar 1946. He then served in HMS Gould (Transit Camp in Colombo, Sri Lanka) and then HMS Simbang (part of Sembawang Camp, Singapore). He returned to the UK and was in HMS Pembroke 5 Jan–1 May 1947. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 May 1947. Entered RNZN 6 Mar 1949 at HMNZS Cook, London as Cook (Seamen). Cook renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crew member that brought the ship to NZ. He remained in the ship and sailed for Korea on 2 Jul 1950. During his time in Korea he was TSFD to Rotoiti and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He also served in Philomel, Tamaki and Kiwi. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) 11 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona 8 Jul 1954–24 Feb 1955. DEE 5 Mar 1955. WWII service medals not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. On discharge went to live in Dunedin. |
| BISHOP, Allan William | 208922 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 04/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Kaiapoi 12 Nov 1927. Previous service as Aircraftman 2nd Class for 168 days in RNZAF (with Service No 46818) in 1946. Labourer for S.E. Chappel, Killinchy, Leeston. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZAMC before leaving NZ. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air (Qantas?). Entered Japan 7 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was attached to 16 Fd Regt. Applied for and was granted a 12 month in-theatre extension but this did not occur. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 17 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 13 May 1991 aged 63 years. |
| BISHOP, Gerald Patrick Thomas | 208846 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Ashburton 23 Apr 1929. Came from Tinwald. Bulldozer driver employed by Burnett Motors Ltd, Ashburton. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 (or 3 Nov, both dates are shown in Part II Orders) on RNZAF Hastings, probably on one of the aircraft which took the 18th Reinforcements to Korea at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 4 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died 25 Apr 1999 aged 60 years. |
| BISHOP, Harry Thomas | 12458 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born St Albans, Christchurch 4 Jan 1931. Shop assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. After basic training in Tamaki was drafted for his initial sea service in Bellona. Drafted to Tutira 2 Mar–2 Jul 1950. Attended a Radar Plotters Course at HMAS Watson 20 Jul–21 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 31 May 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and remained with the ship until 4 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from RNZN 3 Mar 1953, BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Harry Bishop did not claim his medals, even though he was entitled to them, until May 2002. Living at Redwood, Christchurch 2004. Died Blenheim, 7 Dec 2012, aged 82. |
| BISHOP, Jack Reid | 326680 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland. 4 Mar 1932. Enlisted in RF 4 Dec 1950 and served in the Northern Military District. Posted as Driver, RNZASC, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Japan 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ deplaning 6 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Aug 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Served overseas one year 19 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to Northern District Transport Company, Northern Military District. Discharged at his own request 12 Nov 1954. Went to Australia where he joined the Australian Army. Bombardier in Royal Australian Artillery in Jun 1959. Warrant Officer 2nd Class School Sergeant Major of the School of Army Aviation at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland in Sep 1972. Applied for Australian Army Meritorious Service Medal but this may not have been awarded because of a Regimental Entry in his career in New Zealand. Outcome not known for the award of this medal. |
| BISHOP, John William (Jack) | 508002 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taumarunui 18 Jan 1932. Serving TF soldier from first intake CMT and 1 Battalion Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment. Labourer for Taumarunui Borough Council. Enlisted 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. He may have had refresher training in Waiouru and Papakura camps. Emplaned Whenuapai 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Attached to NZ Base HQ for cooking course 20–23 Sep 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Kure for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Taumarunui, 6 Feb 1985 aged 53 years. Interred at Taumarunui Services Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BISHOP, Rex Ronald | 458307 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taumarunui 3 Apr 1933. Previous TF service in the 10th Intake CMT and was posted to 1 Bn Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Butcher for Domett & Co, Taumarunui. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Entered Korea 23 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (driver) 6 Dec 1954, Temporary Corporal 16 Apr 1955 (LMG Corporal) and to Corporal 27 Jan 1956. Twelve-month extension previously approved for further service in Korea cancelled 18 Jan 1956. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan on 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings for final leg of RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce, 10 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Lived in Motueka late 1956. Butcher of Bayley's Beach, near Dargaville. Died Dargaville, 13 Jan 1974 aged 40. Buried at Mt Wesley Cemetery, Dargaville. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BISHOP, Thompson (Bish) | 206438 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 23/07/2054 | Born Raetihi 14 Sep 1923. Lineman for State Hydro Department at Paraparaumu. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 25 Aug 1951. Remained at NZRTU until posted to Korea. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ Component (C Troop) 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec and RTNZ on furlough deplaning Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Re-embarked on Teal flight to Sydney 25 Feb 1953 for Korea for second tour. Re-entered Korea 4 Mar 1953 and was re-posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 May 1953 and appointed Transport NCO. Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Jun 1953 but reverted to Lance Corporal 23 Jul on ceasing to hold transport NCO appointment. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 as Signalman and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 23 Jul 1954. The second tour was one year 149 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1954. Died Whanganui, 30 May 1999 aged 76 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BISHOP, Trevor Thomas | 208262 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 31/08/2053 | Born Taumarunui 11 Mar 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to RNZASC and served as a Driver in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Noted that he served in Panmunjon area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. He was to be RTNZ as he was medically unfit. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 Aug 1953 RTNZ (medical reasons) and deplaned Auckland 31 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Oct 1952. Living at Motueka in 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLACK, Anthony Charteris | 12248 | Electrical Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born UK on 1 Aug 1926. Entered the RN on 11 Jun 1946 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class. His early years of RN service was mainly in shore stations like HMS Victory, Gosling, Collingwood and Marlborough but served in HMS Chaplet based at HMS St Angelo (Malta) 24 Mar–1 Dec 1947. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 2 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class 14 Jun 1948 and was granted seniority dating from 22 Sep 1946. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin 19 Aug 1948, which became HMNZS Taupo 13 Sep 1948. He was part of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. Drafted to Bellona 4 Feb 1949–14 May 1951. Advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 22 Sep 1949 and confirmed the same day as Electrical Artificer 3rd Class. Served in Philomel 20 May 1951–19 Jun 1952. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952 and sailed to the UK to return or uplift naval stores and took part in a major NATO exercise. While back in England served in HMS Collingwood, Royal Arthur, Phoenix and Helmsdale (frigate). Drafted to Black Prince 11 May 1953. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 22 Sep 1953. Served between Philomel and Bellona during 30 Sep 1953 and 20 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1955 and sailed for service in Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Returned to the UK and joined Royalist when the RNZN added that ship to the fleet. Also served in Endeavour 16 Oct 1957. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 22 Sep 1958 and to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer 6 Mar 1959. Sent to Britain and has held on the books of Maori until drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960 and brought this ship back to NZ. Served in Taranaki from 6 Sep 1963–19 Apr 1965 then later in Blackpool. Awarded British Empire Medal 5 Jun 1972 and Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 22 Sep 1961. Other medals not known but could include NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Discharged to RA 2 Aug 1972. |
| BLACK, Bernard Roy | 208263 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Waimate 3 Feb 1925. Previous service in the RNZN (Service No 8634) from 16 Nov 1943 to 21 May 1946. Served in NZ for some months before going to the UK for further training at HMS Drake. Served in HMNZS Achilles, joining at Scapa Flow, 21 Jul 1944–24 Mar 1946 including time in Japanese waters as part of the occupation force. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. DEE. Miner, Burkes State Coal Mine, Reefton. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce, Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine. Flew from Darwin and entered Japan 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 8 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce mid-1953. Also awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. |
| BLACK, Francis Patrick | 13873 | Acting Leading Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born UK, 24 Aug 1926. Entered the RN as Acting Signalman Boy 30 Sep 1943 and underwent training at HMS Royal Arthur and HMS Scotia. He served in several shore stations in Britain and the Middle East including Egypt and Malta. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 22 Feb 1944. Drafted to HMS Mercury the 14958 RN Signals School 17 Mar–28 Apr 1944 then to Victory III and attached to HMS Porcupine II 29 Apr–16 Oct 1944. Advanced to Signalman 1 Feb 1945. Released to shore 19 Dec 1946 but then had his service extended. Drafted to HMS Concord (destroyer) 6 Mar 1947 and was in Hong Kong a month later. HMS Concord entered the Yangtze River as HMS Amethyst escaped from the Chinese as an escort for some 61km from near Woosung Fort to the river mo*uth and some seamen to replace the depleted crew. On 5 Nov 1948 he was in HMS Terror (Singapore) on the staff of the C-in-C. He returned to Britain in Jul 49 to serve in several shore stations again but also served in HMS Indomitable (aircraft carrier) 5 Sep 1951–12 May 1952. Released to the reserve 20 Jul 1952. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 14 Aug 1952 as a Signalman with seniority from 29 Mar 1945. His first two years with the RNZN were shared between Philomel and Tamaki with a three-month course in HMAS Cerberus March to Jun 1953. Drafted to Kiwi 23 Jul 1953–26 Jan 1955. Advance to Leading Signalman 1 Nov 1955. He also served in Wakefield before drafting to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to join the British Far East Fleet in Singapore, Hong Kong and served in Korean waters Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 15 Jan 1957 and RTNZ 8 May 1957. Attended another course in HMAS Cerberus 3 Jan–24 Apr 1958 and advanced to Yeoman of Signals 15 Jan 1958. RTNZ and later served in Pukaki, Philomel, Wakefield, Royalist and at COMAUK. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 8 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Other medals not known at this time. Discharged to RA 23 Aug 1971. |
| BLACK, George Taylor | 13237 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, on 6 Dec 1933. Was a scholar before entry into the RNZN on 2 Feb 1950 on a five-year shipwright artificer apprentice to be followed by a further eight years’ service. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and started his apprenticeship. Served in Philomel 14 Mar 1952–7 Jan 1954 as Shipwright Artificer Apprentice. Served in Hawea 8 Jan–15 Feb 1954 and then in Black Prince 16 Feb–29 Apr 1954. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 5th Class on 2 Feb 1954. Served in Penguin a survey boat attached to the survey ship Lachlan 30 Apr 1954. Advanced to Acting Shipwright Artificer 4 on 2 Feb 1955. From 5 Mar 1955–31 Mar 1957 served variously in Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957, sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 2 Feb 1958. On RTNZ he stayed in Royalist until 21 Nov 1958. He returned to both Philomel and Tamaki and then served in Black Prince 28 May 1959–11 Jul 1960 and again in Royalist 12 Jul 1960–31 Dec 1962. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. DEE 1 Feb 1963. His posting card states awarded a UN Service Medal, but it was not for Korean service as he was not Korea in any RNZN ship during the qualifying period. This was a medal issued in error. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGDM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BLACK, John Melville | 34847 | Private | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZAMC | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch 13 Jul 1930. Worked as a fireman in NZ Railways before enlisting in the Army. Former Regular Force soldier who served in the RNZAMC. Discharged at his own request 27 Feb 1952 in order to join Kayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce 24 Mar 1952. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1952 and was posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 25 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 27 May–20 Sep 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Nov 1953 and appointed Bty Medical Orderly. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jan 1954 and appointed Medical Orderly. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned in country 9 Jun 1954. Reverted to Gunner 1 Sep 1954 at Burnham before returning to Korea. Re-embarked for second tour to Korea on 5 Oct 1954. Re-entered Japan 9 Oct and re-entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and was again posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. RTNZ 5 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1955. Served overseas two years 139 days. Re-enlisted in Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 until 17 Jul 1962. Re-enlisted in the Regular Force, 7 Jul 1966 and was posted to Southern District Ordnance Depot as Storeman Clerk. Later Corporal Ledger Clerk at 5 Platoon, 1 Composite Ordnance Company. TSFD to RAMC and posted to Army Medical Stores 10 Mar 1970. Discharged from the Army 24 Jun 1974. Died Christchurch 18 Dec 1990 aged 60 years. |
| BLACK, Merton James | 816207 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 30/12/2053 | 05/05/2055 | Born Christchurch 19 Jun 1933. Previous service in both Regular Force and TF (Discharged from 3 Coy RNZASC 15 Sep 1952). Labourer for P. Graham and Son Ltd, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 7 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Posted to Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Dec 1954 and appointed Administration Clerk in the role of issuer. Promoted Corporal 23 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 5 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 127 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1955. Became fireman driver and fireman pump operator for Christchurch Fire Board. Re-joined Regular Force Dec 1956. Posted to RNZE as a Sapper in the trade of Fireman at Burnham Camp. Discharged on payment at his own request 8 Jul 1957. Died Christchurch 12 Dec 1962 aged 29 years. Buried Ruru Services Cemetery. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BLACK, Raymond Basil (Ray) | 15025 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gisborne 8 Oct 1937. Part time factory hand before joining the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 4 Feb 1954. Drafted to Hawea 17 Jan 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 8 Apr 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Apr–20 Aug 1955. Spent the next two months at Philomel before returning to Black Prince 10 Oct–13 Nov 1955. Also served in Mako 14 Nov 1955–19 Jan 1956 then returned and spent more time at Philomel. Drafted to Tamaki 3 Apr 1956 and advanced to Able Seaman 8 Jul 1956. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to south-east Asia, Japan and Korea. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. After a spell of leave was drafted to Black Prince 26 Sep 1958 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 20 Jul 1959 and went back to Tamaki 3 Aug 1959 to 7 Jan 1960. He was again drafted to Royalist on 30 May 1960 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 20 Jul 1960. While in this ship he suffered a serious illness which required him to be brought back to NZ by air as a cot case with a medical escort. Discharged BNPS 24 May 1961. His medical treatment allowed him to return to reasonable health. Later living in Hastings 2008. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM. Died Hastings 19 Oct 2015. Age 78 years. |
| BLACK, Robert George Stanley | 207710 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Oamaru 16 Apr 1927. Grocer for seven years and then postman, then driver for Rangiora Freight Service. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Posted to NZ Base HQ 14 May 1951–19 Jun 1951. Returned to NZ Tpt Platoon 23 Jun 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flying boat at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharged Certificate No.240 was sent to an address in Oamaru on 25 Jan 1957. Joined Regular Force 3 Apr 1956. Later Sergeant, Ammunition Technician, RNZAOC. Discharged from the Regular Force 10 Jun 1968 at the completion of his engagement. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 18 Aug 1988 aged 61 years. |
| BLACK, Thomas Graham | 12061 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Invercargill 29 Mar 1930. Grocer's assistant at Invercargill before joining the RNZN on 27 May 1948. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Hawea from 8 Feb 1949 to 20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Tutira 21 Sep 1949. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 and served mainly on the west coast in Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Dismissed HM Service 3 May 1951. |
| BLACK, Thomas Stuart | 11731 | Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Kongahu, West Coast, South Island, 3 Nov 1928. Employed as a radio mechanic before he enlisted 22 Jan 1948 in the RNZN as a Probationary Electrical Mechanic. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and was then drafted to Bellona 26 Mar–6 Jun 1948. In Philomel then returned to Bellona 29 Sep 1948–27 Jan 1949. In Philomel 28 Jan 1949 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class 24 Aug 1949 with seniority from 22 Dec 1948 and to Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 22 Jul 1949. Drafted to Bellona 17 Sep 1949–2 Feb 1950 and his rate of Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class Confirmed 17 Dec 1949. Served in Pukaki and again at Philomel before drafting to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to serve with UN forces in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 23 Dec 1950. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and served in Philomel and Irirangi. Advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 23 Dec 1951 while in Philomel. DEE 4 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLACK, William Coull | 203507 | Temporary Corporal | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Buckie, Scotland 10 Feb 1926. Came from Takapau. Previous service in Army in BCOF, Japan (652034 Signalman 2 Div Sigs). Embarked on the Empire Pride at Wellington 29 May 1946. Served in 2 NZ Signals Company and was attached to 27 NZ Battalion. Promoted Lance Corporal as Wireless NCO. RTNZ on the 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 2 Oct 1947. Post & Telegraph employee at Upper Symonds Street, Auckland. Joined Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Corporal at Waiouru before leaving NZ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Operator Wireless and Line. At NZ Base HQ. Promoted Corporal 28 Jan 1951. Attached F.A.P to 27 Bde Signals 10 Apr 1951 and located at the 27 Bde Ordnance Field Park and workshops. Attached F.A.P. Line of Communication Independent Sigs Sqn and ceased to be attached to 28 Bde Sigs Troop 5 Aug 1951. Admitted Canadian Field Dressing Station 1–15 Oct 1951. Returned to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 May–2 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Died 21 Jan 1974 at Hikurangi. Buried at Ngongotaha cemetery. Later awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| BLACKBURN, Clifford Raymond | 204045 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Pukekohe 11 Aug 1927. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed to Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Transported freight, petrol, soldiers and other equipment to front line in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ circa 15 Mar 1943 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged Kayforce 28 May 1953. At Mt Maunganui in 2004. Brother of Selwyn James Blackburn. Died Mt Maunganui, 28 Oct 2017 aged 90 years. |
| BLACKBURN, James Frank (Jim) | 14340 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Middleborough, Yorkshire, UK, 26 Jul 1926. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 22 Oct 1943 with Service No P/JX 619025. Underwent training in HMS Royal Arthur, HMS Scotia advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist and Calliope and gained more skills as a telegraphist at HMS Mercury. In Sep 1944 he was in HMS Copra a shore base for maintenance of RN Personnel attached to Combined Operations. Also served in HMS Roseneath, Mercury and Victory from 1 Jul–22 Nov 1946. Released from the RN 22 Nov 1946. Entered the RNZN 22 Oct 1952 as a Telegraphist but did not reach NZ until late Nov 1952. Served in Tui Nov 1953–Feb 1954. Attended a 16-week course at HMAS Cerberus, Australia 25 Feb–8 Jun 1954. On RTNZ served in Philomel 9 Jun 1954–8 Jul 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 14 Nov 1954. Served in Wakefield (Wellington) and Philomel and attended Petty Officer Telegraphist at HMAS Cerberus 28 Jun–15 Dec 1956. Also served in Irirangi and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 7 Feb 1952. Drafted to Royalist from 3 May 1957 to 15 Sep 1958 (Petty Officer Telegraphist) Served in Otago Feb and Mar 1962 and from 29 Apr to 2 Sep 1966 in Malaysian waters during confrontation and thereby qualified for the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ which he received at Parliament in March 2002. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 25 Jun 1965. Awarded British Empire Medal QB Hons 1968. Discharged to RA 12 Dec 1969. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ and PJM. Living at Glenfield, Auckland, 2008. |
| BLACKBURN, Robert Gordon (Bob) | 203792 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2051 | Born Katikati on 15 May 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan from mid-1946 to Jul 1947 (655522 Trooper Div Cav). Farmhand from Apata near Katikati. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Took part in all the early artillery engagements fired by 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of 38th Parallel. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Dec 1951. Emplaned at Iwakuni 15 Dec 1951 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney and returned to Katikati. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1952. Died Te Puke, 26 Dec 2001 aged 75 years. |
| BLACKBURN, Robert Lester (Bob) | 204539 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Ashburton 4 Jun 1927. Self-employed carpenter from Ashburton. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (667417 Temporary Corporal, NZE, Storeman). Departed from NZ 15 Jul 1947 and returned 5 Oct 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 11 Nov 1948. Enlisted in Kayforce during 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 12 Mar 1953. Served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for artillery training course 16 Aug–26 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Oct 1953 and to Temporary Bombardier a month later and appointed Troop TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA, TARA). Promoted Temporary Sergeant 11 Feb 1954. Reverted to Bombardier 1 Sep 1954 on ceasing to hold the appointment of Troop TARA NCO because of a lack of technical knowledge. Granted a 12-month extension to his service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and furlough. The intention was to post him to RNZASC on return to Korea. Deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Did not return to Korea and was discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Ashburton in 2004 but suffered a stroke and suffered loss of memory and speech. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ashburton 17 Feb 2016 aged 89 years |
| BLACKBURN, Selwyn James | 204122 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Te Aroha 20 Aug 1926. Wharf Labourer at Auckland. Served in Army in Jayforce for three months with Service No 662954 but did not leave New Zealand. Orchard hand Harley's Orchards. Nelson then farmer at Waitoa, near Paeroa. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 for service in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea and was involved in many transport tasks as the war moved northwards. All Selwyn's service was in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1953 at the termination of his engagement. Died Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton 4 Feb 1987, buried Newstead cemetery. Brother of Clifford Raymond Blackburn. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM the application being made by his brother. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was never collected and was returned to Base Records is still at Personal Archives. Brother of Clifford Raymond Blackburn q.v. |
| BLACKLER, Ellis Leslie | 207944 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Invercargill 1 Jun 1929. Labourer at State Forest, Pebbly Hills, Southland. Came from Hedgehope, Southland. Enlisted in Kayforce 14 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. He was a ‘Don R’ (despatch rider) and was issued with an Army-issue Indian motorcycle that he had to ride from Pusan to Miryang in mid-winter. His mates virtually had to prize him off the machine when the convoy arrived. He was able to quickly exchange the motorbike for a jeep. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Oct 1952. Died Sydney, Australia, 15 Nov 1996 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLACKLER, Graham David | 206656 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Hokitika 7 Dec 1929. Farm hand from Parapara near Whanganui. Previous service in RNZAF for 51 days during 1947 (Service No 47349). Attested 10 Jan 1952 for service as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Japan. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Feb 1953 while holding the appointment of Sanitary NCO but reverted to Gunner 2 May 1953 when ceasing to hold this appointment. Also responsible for firefighting equipment at NZ Base and had good control over Japanese labourers. Returned to 16 Fd Regt (undated). M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Oct 1953. Emplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953 and deplaned Auckland 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. SOS Kayforce 16 Jan 1954 and TSFD to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later noted as a double amputee living in Taumarunui 2004. Died Taumarunui 30 Nov 2009 aged 79 years. |
| BLACKLER, Mervin Leslie | 14850 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 7 Nov 1936. Entered the RNZN as Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class on 30 Jul 1953. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and like many of his era served in Bellona. Advanced to Junior Stores Assistant 1 on 11 Feb 1954. Served in Lachlan and advanced to Probationary Stores Assistant 7 May 1954. He served in Black Prince 27 May 194–16 Apr 1957 and advanced to Stores Assistant on 7 Dec 1954. Drafted 17 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. On RTNZ was in Philomel and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 22 Sep 1958. Also served in Kaniere and returned to Royalist 17 Aug 1960–11 Feb 1962. After almost a year in Philomel went back to Royalist 22 Feb 1963 and advanced to Acting Stores Petty Officer 2 Dec 1963 and to Stores Petty Officer 2 Dec 1964. Later served in Otago, Lachlan and Philomel where he advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer 2 Dec 1968. Went to the UK and was a member of the crew which brought Canterbury back to NZ. Discharged to RA 6 Nov 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BLACKMOORE, Francis Frederick | 204226 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Waiuku 30 Jun 1930. Came from Awanui, Northland. Carpenter at Glendowie before joining as a Kayforce Replacement Draft on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Sep 1953 and appointed Bty Duty NCO. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 24 Sep 1953 and to Bombardier 12 Nov 1953 while holding this appointment. Admitted 7 Oct 1952 to 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing station–result of vehicle accident injury. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe, Japan 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 19 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 24 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which he did not receive until 2000, 47 years after he RTNZ. This was because he had moved often and his original issue medals had been returned to Base Records. Died Te Atatu South (Auckland) 1 May 2004 aged 73 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLACKMOORE, William James | 204046 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/03/2052 | Born Mauku, near Pukekohe 29 Dec 1920. Previous Army service during WWII. Departed 14 May 1943 in 9th Reinforcements and entered Egypt 11 Jun 1943. Posted to 21 NZ Bn but served three months in A Sqn NZ LRDG then being returned to 21 Bn. Served in 21 Bn in Italy. RTNZ 23 Jan 1946. Discharged from 2 NZEF 9 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Self-employed carpenter. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea journey to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt Light Aid Detachment. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Sep 1951 and employed as a cook. Admitted to Norwegian MASH 29 Dec 1951 then TSFD to BCOF General Hospital, Japan. RTNZ for medical reasons-duodenal ulcer. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Mar 1952 and admitted to Services Repat General Hospital, Concord, Australia. Deplaned Auckland 13 Mar 1952. Remained under medical supervision and treatment. Served overseas 225 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1952. Died Tokanui 9 May 1974 aged 54 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLACKMORE, John Joseph | 206439 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Lawrence, New Zealand 26 Sep 1929. Exchange operator, Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 as a member of Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Posted to NZ Component, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Jan 1952, entered Korea 19 Jan 1952 and was attached to 16 Fd Regt RNZA 21 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 26 Jul 1952 and appointed Postal NCO at NZ Base. Reverted to Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Feb 1953 on ceasing to hold appointment of Postal Clerk at NZ APO 444. Promoted Lance Corporal NZ Base HQ 18 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 20 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1953. Died Perth Hospital, West Australia, 30 Mar 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which were sent to family. |
| BLACKMORE, Ronald Malcolm | 208847 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 28 Jun 1928. Labourer for the Public Works Department, Haast. Attested 2 Dec 1952 for service in 6th Kayforce Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 4 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served mainly in the Armistice Area transporting troops, equipment and other necessities. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney by Teal flight and deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| BLACKWELL, Ralph Owen | 208616 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/06/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 15 Sep 1927. Crane driver for Lyttelton Harbour Board. Attested 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Completed journey to Harewood 20 Nov 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas two years 146 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hamilton 17 Jul 2000 aged 72 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BLAIKIE, Hugh Colin | 207748 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Palmerston 26 Jan 1927. Previous service in the Merchant Navy and served on the following ships: MV Success, MV Pukeko, MV Waipiata and was paid off as an Able-Bodied Seaman on the Waipiata at Dunedin in 1948. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battery clerk in E Troop, 163 Bty and served wherever the battery was located in the first 15 months Kayforce was in Korea except when posted to Singapore. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ while attending Clerks Course RASC School, Singapore 28 Jan 1952 to 11 Apr 1952. Was stationed at Nee Soon Barracks during the course. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ flew from Rose Bay, Sydney, on flying boat Aorangi deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Christchurch in 2005. Died Christchurch 17 Aug 2016 aged 89 years. |
| BLAIKIE, Walter Ross | 206392 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Audit Sec | NZ Audit Dept | 10/12/2050 | 10/06/2053 | Born Palmerston, Otago 4 Dec 1924. Came from Roxburgh Hydro. Previous service as wireless operator and air gunner in the RNZAF from 17 Jul 1943–10 Dec 1945. Flew in Harvard, Blenheim and Wellington aircraft. Served in Canada and in England, UK. RTNZ in the rank of Flight Sergeant. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Audit clerk in the Government Audit Department. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ Audit Unit. Promoted Captain 21 Dec 1951. On TOD to 1 Comwel Div HQ 4–10 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to Brit Com Sub-Area, Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953. Was a member of the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan 27 Mar–16 Apr 1953. Relinquished appointment of auditor, NZ Kayforce 21 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 182 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, 21 Aug 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BLAIR, Daniel James | 568303 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Napier 19 Jan 1933. Compulsory Military Service Trainee. Then a serving TF soldier. Employed as a driver for M.W. Torr, Putorino, Hawkes Bay, before enlisting in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements on 8 Jul 1953. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 or 4 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Reg Served as a Driver Operator in C Troop, 162 Bty in the Imjin Area. Roving OP 45 attached to Canadian Black Watch near Hill 355. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 Kobe, Japan on HMT New Australia at for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served in Korea 358 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 5 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.251 sent to Putorino 25 Jan 1957. Joined Regular Force. Served in South Vietnam in 161 Bty from 23 Jan 1967 as Battery signaller. Discharged from the Army 14 Mar 1969. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Living at Snell's Beach, Warkworth, 2004. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V) and NZDSM (R). |
| BLAIR, Thomas | 204170 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Eltham, Taranaki, 29 Jul 1929. Fitter & Turner. Enlisted Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Korea 24 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ Tpt Section. Employed as Driver at Div HQ Tpt Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged 31 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.252 sent to Longarth, Taranaki 25 Jan 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Edgecumbe, 12 Feb 2003 aged 73 years. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| BLAKE, Dennis Clifford | 711567 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 21 Apr 1930. Bus Driver for Wellington City Tramways. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 7 May 1963 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 16 May 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey from Brisbane by Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 202 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Feb 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.253 was sent to his given address in Wellington 25 Jan 1957. Original medals lost in a house fire. Medals replaced at cost in 1995. Died Hokitika, 24 Dec 2005 aged 74 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Worked in civil life and served in the Army with Ronald Musgrove q.v. Entitled to NZGSM (K). |
| BLAKE, Graeme Dudley Abel | 457249 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Waverley 13 Feb 1932. CMT Trainee and serving TF soldier in 1 Fd Regt then TSFD to 4 Medium Regt. Surveyor's Chainman for G.A. Gibbs, Surveyor, Te Awamutu. Attested in Kayforce 20 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP Canadian NCO school 3 May–15 Jun 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Survey Bombardier. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Survey Sergeant. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation at Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 4 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 18 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Fd Regt at Fort Cautley, Devonport). Completed a further year TF service after returning to NZ. Discharge Cert sent to Auckland 25 Jan 1957. Died Hawera, 13 Feb 1999 aged 67 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BLAKE, Len | 535703 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Taupo 4 Dec 1931. CMT trainee before joining Kayforce. Occupation shown as Carpenter for Public Works Department. Later coal miner from Denniston State Coal Mine. Enlisted 23 Apr 1953 for service in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled from Sydney by air via, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery or employment not known. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland. Served overseas one year 116 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Hauraki Regt). Discharge Cert sent to Taupo 25 Jan 1957 but recipient was in Australia and the Discharge Cert was returned to Army. Entitled to NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BLAKE, Robert Kaha | 34781 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Patea 22 Aug 1931. Labourer and butcher from Patea Freezing Works. Ex Regular Force soldier who served in RNZAOC had enlisted under the name of Blake believing that this was his name. Previously known as Tekama Heremaia Hokopaura but correct name was Robert Hokopaura. Interesting background. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Platoon or how employed not known. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for RTNZ 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 236 days. SOS Kayforce 16 Jun 1954 and posted to a TF unit shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Aug 1972 aged 41 years. Later also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BLAKE, Walter | 12423 | Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tynemouth, Northumberland, UK, 26 Nov 1912. Entered the Royal Navy 7 Dec 1936 as a Sick Berth Attendant (SBA) on Probation and was issued the Service No C/MX 53842. After initial training he was drafted to the RN Hospital in HMS Pembroke. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 2 Dec 1937. Drafted to the battleship HMS Warspite 23 Aug 1939 and soon found himself serving in the eastern Mediterranean but the ship was deployed to cover the Atlantic convoys. In Apr 1940 Warspite took part in the Norwegian campaign and was present off Narvik. In Apr Warspite returned to the Mediterranean and was kept busy on such duties as the bombardment of Bardia, protection of convoys to Malta and between Crete and Greece. On 8 Dec 1940 Walter Blake advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant (Temporary). In March Warspite took part in the Battle of Matapan and this was followed by actions round Crete where Warspite was hit by bombs and 38 men killed and 31 injured. The ship suffered further damage and was sent to the USA for repairs with several crew members being returned to Britain. Drafted to HMS Resolution 23 Aug–13 Oct 1941. He returned to HMS Pembroke and the RN Hospital. Advanced to Sick Berth Petty Officer (Temporary) 6 Mar 1943. In 1944 he was serving in HMS Braganza (Bombay) until 20 Apr 1946. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant (Permanent) 8 Feb 1945 and to Sick Berth Petty Officer (Temporary) the same day. Later served in HMS Lanka (Ceylon–Sri Lanka) and then served in HMS Alaunia. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 10 Feb 1949. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook in London on 19 Dec 1948 as a Sick Berth Attendant and advanced the next day to Leading Sick Berth Attendant. Cook was re-named Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a member of the crew that sailed the ship to New Zealand. Served in Philomel 20 Sep 1949–15 Jan 1953. Advanced to SBPO 1 Jun 1950 and to Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer 15 Apr 1952. Served in Black Prince 16 Apr 1952–22 Mar 1954, Tamaki 23 Mar 1954–23 Sep 1955 and in Philomel 23 Sep 1955. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. On RTNZ Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer Walter Blake returned to Philomel on 29 Sep 1958 and was discharged to RA 18 Dec 1958. Awarded British Empire Medal (QB Hons 1954), 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BLAKISTON, Edward (Eddie) | 1687 | Commissioned Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Queenstown, Cuskinny, County Cork, Ireland, 12 Jun 1919. Clerk before enlisting in the navy and had also served for four months in the RNZAF. Edward Blakiston's father, Edward William Blakiston, was a Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Instructor in the Royal Navy. Edward junior enlisted NZ Division Royal Navy Jan 1933 as a Probationary Writer. Served in HMS Achilles 28 Apr 1941–23 Jul 1942 by which date he had returned to NZ. Was in Philomel until drafted to Gambia on 1 Dec 1944 to 26 Aug 1946 including service in Japanese waters as part of the British Far East Fleet on occupational duties. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also served in Bellona. Promoted Chief Petty Officer Writer 1 Jul 1948. Promoted Commissioned Writer Officer 1 Jan 1950. Appointed on 2 Feb 1953 to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 as the Supply Officer during the deployment Korean War as Supply Officer. Took part in operations bombarding North Korean Armed Forces. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Attended several courses in the UK over the period 5 Jan 1955 to 28 Mar 1957 including time at RN Naval College at Greenwich, HMS Ceres (the Supply & Secretariat training school at Wetherby, Yorkshire), HMS Phoenix (Portsmouth) and HMS Orion. Later Lieutenant Commander Jun 1964. Discharged 11 Jun 1964. On the Retired List of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Aug 1966. Appointed MBE and awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Employed by the Auckland Hospital Board Dec 1973 to Oct 1980. Died at his home Hamilton 7 Oct 2005 aged 86 years after a short illness. |
| BLAMPIED, Jack | 13803 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Boston, Lincolnshire, UK, 31 Jan 1922. Employed as a kitchen boy before he entered the Royal Navy on 3 Aug 1937 as Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 154304. His initial training was conducted in HMS St Vincent after which he was drafted to HMS Diomede, a D-class light cruiser launched in 1919. He spent the last half of 1938 alternating between Diomede and HMS Drake. Served in HMS Resource, a depot ship for two months then was drafted to HMS Malaya 27 May 1939–28 Aug 1940 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 31 Jan 1940. Returned to HMS Drake 29 Aug 1940 and advanced to Able Seaman 30 Oct 1940. Served in HMS Nimrod then in HMS Arab (an anti-submarine trawler) Jan to Jun 1941. His next ship was HMS Watchman (destroyer) in which he served 25 Jun 1941–15 Apr 1942 and was involved with convoy escorts in the Atlantic. In Jun 1942 he was drafted to HMS Dolphin, the RN Submarine training school. He served in HMS Maidstone a submarine depot ship 4 Oct 1942–25 May 1943. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 26 May 1943. Served in HMS Stygian (submarine) 4 Jan 1944–5 Feb 1945 in the Burma, Malaya and Indonesian areas and in the Pacific Theatre. He then served in HMS Cyclops (submarine depot ship), HMS Alaric (submarine) 16 Jul 1947–15 Sep 1948 and in HMS Tudor (submarine) 16 Sep 1948–4 Apr 1950. Advanced to Leading Seaman (Permanent) 7 Jan 1950. His last submarine appears to have been HMS Scotsman 31 May–13 Sep 1950. His final ship was HMS Montclare (submarine depot ship) 20 Feb 1951–8 Apr 1952. Released from the RN 8 May 1952. Not known what medals he was awarded for his wartime service but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Pacific Stars and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 9 May 1952 and was granted the rate of Able Seaman followed by Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in New Zealand he served in Philomel 13 May 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953–6 May 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and Jack Blampied remained aboard until drafted to Bellona 7 May 1954–29 Apr 1955. He served in Kiwi 30 Apr 1955–26 Jul 1956 and in Philomel 27 Jul 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 12 Oct 1956. Also served in Tamaki, Lachlan and attended courses in HMAS Watson. He also later served in Pukaki, Kaniere and Royalist but only qualified for PJM in Royalist. Discharged by Purchase 27 Oct 1961. Awarded the Korea medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| BLAND, Fred Hutchinson | 11796 | Lieutenant Commander (Ordnance Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Morrinsville on 21 Apr 1925. On a two-year exchange with the RN circa Jul 1954. Attended RN Engineering College, HMS Excellent and RN Staff college, Greenwich and later the Joint Services Staff College, Latimer, London. Appointed to Royalist on 12 Jan 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in HMNZ Dockyard as Assistant to the Engineer Manager. Also served in Royalist late 1961 to Aug 1962. Chief of RNZN Technical Services 1970–75 and head of NZ Defence Liaison Staff London 1975–80. Appointed OBE (Mil) 1974. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZ Armed Forces Award with clasp and NZDSM. Later General Manager of the Bay of Plenty Electric Power Board 1980–85. |
| BLANDFORD, Alfred William | 206120 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 26/12/2051 | Born Petone, 23 Nov 1914. Assembler and mechanic at General Motors vehicle plant Petone. Previous Army Service during WWII with Service No 11872. Embarked 21Jul 1943 with 10th Reinforcements and served in 2 NZ Div Signals while in Italy. Attached to NZ Div Artillery, Attached HQ Command NZASC, Attached 9 NZ Infantry Bde and attached 6 NZ Inf Bde RTNZ 23 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Reduced his age by five years to enlist in Kayforce. Real date of Birth 23 Nov 1914. Driver for Associated Motorists Petrol Coy, Lower Hutt. After training in Waiouru and Trentham Camp at the Signals School he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP to Brit Com Line of Communication Independent Signal Squadron 9 Aug–2 Oct 1951. To be RTNZ with ETD 21 Dec 1951 and emplaned Iwakuni on that date on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ (Compassionate) and deplaned Wellington 26 Dec 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Returned to Petone. Served overseas one year 17 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Feb 1952. Died Otahuhu, 8 Jan 1997 aged 83 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLANE, Kevin John | 206657 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Hicks Bay, East Coast 29 Nov 1925. Previous RNZAF service (Service No 452186) and Army service in BCOF, Japan (649839 Private, Infantry Corps). Embarked on HMT Chitral at Wellington 30 Jul 1946. Served in 22 Bn and in the Tokyo Bn. RTNZ as a Lance Corporal. Disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 30 Sep 1947 having served overseas one year 189 days. Worked as a clothing salesman for Manhattan Ltd, Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 9 Jun 1952 and appointed Duty NCO. Eleven days later promoted Temporary Bombardier. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 12 Sep 1952 and appointed Bty QMS. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 10 Nov 1952, TSFD to 8228 MASH and 123 Medical Holding Company. Discharged from hospital 4 Jan 1953. Reverted to Bombardier (in Dec but was again promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Apr 1955 ant to Staff Sergeant 18 Oct 1953 and appointed Bty QMS. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal an UN Korea Medal. Re-enlisted 6 Jan 1956 but was discharged two months later as he had obtained a position with a clothing company in Gisborne. Discharge Cert sent to Gisborne 25 Jan 1957. Later Staff Sergeant, RNZA. Died Gisborne 5 Jun 1982 aged 57 years. Buried at Gisborne Taruheru Services Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLANKLEY, Neville | 12779 | Steward | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wilsford, Lincolnshire, UK, 18 Apr 1927. Found employment as a casual farm labourer. Entered the Royal Navy 5 Sep 1944 as a Boy Steward and underwent training at HMS Royal Arthur. Moved to HMS Duke 4 Oct 1944 and advanced to Acting Steward 18 Oct 1944. Drafted to HMS Stonecrop (Flower-class corvette) 1 May–16 Jun 1945. He next served in HMS Northway a Casa Grande dock landing ship. Advanced to Std 18 Aug 1945. HMS Northway was in Singapore in Oct 1945 when a minor mutiny took place. One cause of dissatisfaction was herrings in tomato sauce three times a week for breakfast and the fact that servicemen were wanting to return home to attend to domestic problems. He next served in HMS Mayina a transit Camp about 5 miles (8km) from Colombo, Ceylon 23 Jan 1946 then HMS Highflyer (shore base near Trincomalee, Ceylon, probably while waiting for shipment back to the UK. Served in HMS Drake 17 Feb 1946–12 Jan 1947 when he was released from the RN. Awarded France & Germany Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 29 May 1949 as a Std. Drafted to Tutira 9 Jun 1949 and was in Tamaki 26 Aug 1949 then to Philomel 15 Feb 1950. Drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950–11 Mar 1952 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel followed by a short time in Tamaki. Returned to serve in Hawea again 8 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953 and sailed back to Korea 4 Aug 1952. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 3 Nov 1953 and completed his engagement in that ship. DEE 28 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLANKLEY, Robert George | 33212 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Auckland 31 Aug 1930. Employed by NZ Railways as a porter before enlisting in the Army 7 Jan 1949 but took his discharge later in the year. Worked for Shaw Saville and Albion Shipping line in Auckland. He soon realised that service life was what he sought and re-enlisted in the Army 24 May 1951. Posted to Papakura Camp. This followed a period of intensive training in 16 Fd Regt and Waiouru. Emplaned 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Continued the journey by air from Sydney deplaning NZ 30 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1954. Reposted to Regular Force in rank of Bombardier, Northern Military District. Appointments he held included Battery Sergeant Major 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, Gun Position Officer 4 Medium Battery Regimental Sergeant Major or Ngaruawahia Camp. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) in 1972. About this time he was the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Service’s Corrective Establishment at Ardmore. Also awarded the MSM 28 Jul 1976. He was an Instructor RNZA and was one of the earliest to wear the crossed guns insignia after that uniform distinction was re-introduced in 1978. This showed the wearer was a most professional and experienced gunner and had completed the required seventy weeks of specialist courses. His final appointment in the Army was Sergeant Major of the Army to which appointment he was posted in Jan 1979. Appointed MBE NY Hons 1981. Discharged 1981. See Service Lives Remembered. Died Peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Ponsonby, on Monday the 7th of Dec 2015; aged 85 years. |
| BLAYNEY, Martin John | 208923 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/09/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Ballarat, Australia, 27 Jun 1932. Labourer, State Forestry Department, Naseby, Central Otago. Emplaned Wellington 30 Sep 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 15 Nov–7 Dec 1953 for artillery training course. Injured in a vehicle accident 5 Sep 1954 and admitted to 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged to unit three-days later. Promoted Lance Bombardier during Tour. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Sep 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Granted 28 days leave in Australia and the way home. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight (paying his own way) deplaning at Auckland 22 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 54 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Feb 1955 in Melbourne, Australia. Enlisted (NZ advised 5 Aug 1955) in the Australian Army as 3/5885 Private M.J. Blayney and was posted to A, Coy, 8 Sqn, located at Kapooka, NSW. Also served in RAAF Leading Aircraftman Service No A220968. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| BLAZEY, Maurice Andrew | 213049 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch 10 Jul 1928. Painter and paperhanger from Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Nov 1954 and remained in Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Apr 1955 and entered Korea 23 Apr 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Jun 1955 and appointed LMG Lance Corporal but reverted to Driver at his own request 11 Jan 1956. Attached to NZ Base 20–24 Oct 1955 while on rugby tour. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Kure for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 164 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 May 1956. Discharge Cert No.258 sent to Christchurch 25 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BLAZEY, Robert Edward | 205040 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/06/2053 | 27/02/2055 | Born Christchurch 2 May 1929. Served in Territorial Force 3 Feb 1950–22 Feb 1951. Was a member of 1 Heavy Mortar Battery and the 32 Bty, 3 Fd Regt RNZA. Student at University and also worked in the University Society. Attested 25 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1953 and was posted to H Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 4 Mar 1954 and to Lance Corporal 17 Aug 1954 and held the appointment of Wireless NCO. Granted 30 days leave without pay as a New Zealand Representative to attend the second Asian Conference for World government on UN Charter Revision 21 Oct 1954. Conference was held in Tokyo 1–5 Nov 1954. Attached to NZ Base HQ, Hiro, Japan while attending this conference. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 9 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Feb 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas one year 270 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 May 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.259 was sent 25 Jan 1957 to his given address at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula 25 Jan 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BLEAKEN, Laurence Reuben | 11083 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hamilton 30 Apr 1930. Enlisted in RNZN 15 Dec 1945. Served as a Seaman Boy in Achilles and was then drafted to Gambia 9 Apr 1946 to 24 Nov 1947 for service during the Occupation Force in Japan. Also served in Bellona and was promoted Ordinary Seaman 30 Apr 1948 and to Able Seaman 30 Dec 1948. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on convoy escort and patrol duties. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 29 Apr 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49 and KWSM. Living in Whitianga in 2003. |
| BLEASE, Ronald Geoffrey | 203863 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Auckland 13 May 1922. Served in a NZ Territorial Force unit, 1 Bn Taranaki Regt as a Private with Service No 2/4/1227. TSFD to NZ Reserve of NZ Defence Force 12 Sep 1945. Was a farmer employed by C.V. Pilkington, Papakura. Attested for KMB 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde with Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to what became the Armistice line. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Feb 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure from where he was discharged 2 Apr 1951 to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 May 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Dec 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 3 Jan 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Feb 1952 and was then TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Training Depot. Posted to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 12 May–14 Jun 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ 28 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 11 Jul 1952 and to Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Aug 1952 while Orderly Room Clerk. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 for second tour in Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 and M/I NZRTU. Posted to NZ Base HQ 25 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 Oct 1953 (Battery Quartermaster Sergeant). Promoted Sergeant 12 Apr 1954. Sergeant (Temporary Staff Sergeant) granted a further 6 months extension dating from 31 Jul 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1954, re-entered Korea and M/I 16 Fd Regt 26 Oct 1954. M/I RTU 26 Nov 1954 and CTBA 16 Fd Regt. Granted a further 12 Month extension of service dating from 31 Jan 1955. Was Staff Sergeant at Base Camp Orderly Room in Japan in May 1955. Was one of a handful of Kayforce personnel who married a young Japanese woman, Miss Miki Nozoe, while in theatre. Married at Kure by Padre Gilbert RNZChD. Japan 17 Dec 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Feb 1956. Embarked HMT New Australia at Kure 22 Mar 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas four years 360 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force as Driver /T Sergeant on 5 Sep 1956 and was posted to ND Coy RNZASC. Discharged on 17 Aug 1958. Died Glenfield, Auckland, 27 Jun 1995. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BLENNERHASSETT, Roland | 12899 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Te Puke 11 Jan 1931. Employed as a clerk before he enlisted in the RNZN on 3 Feb 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Like many of his era his first sea service was in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman 19 Sep 1950. Attended a course in HMAS Rushcutter 4 Dec 1950–4 Jun 1951. In Philomel 5 Jun 1951–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sail from Devonport 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. On RTNZ he was drafted to Bellona 7 May 1954. The remainder of his service was shared between Kiwi and Bellona. DEE 2 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Australia 21 Apr 2021 aged 81 years. |
| BLICK, Leonard James (Len) | 11362 | Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Whanganui 19 Nov 1926. Radio Mechanician at Makara Radio, Karori. Enlisted in RNZN Jan 1947. Served briefly in Bellona Nov 1948 Feb49. Also served in Kaniere. Served in Hawea as Leading Radio Electricians Mate from 6 Mar 1950 to 10 Mar 1952. Was on board the ship when it was guard ship together with HMS Cardigan Bay in the Yalu River during the salvage of a MIG fighter by an American Landing Craft Utility (LCU) to recover wreckage from a Mikoyan MiG–15 fighter aircraft which had crashed in shallow water south-west of Hanchon. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged Jan 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Auckland 2001. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, 31 Mar 2011 aged 84 years. A photo exists picturing George Merrit, Len Blick (Leading Radio Electricians Mate) Stan Robinson and John Ellwood taken on board Hawea. Name shown as BLISS in Tales From Korea by G.F. Hopkins but it is thought to mean BLICK. |
| BLINCOE, Harold Francis | 12977 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Nelson, 6 Oct 1928. Employed as a storeman before he entered the RNZN on 25 May 1949 as a Stoker. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 1 Feb 1950–7 Jan 1951. He cannot have liked the role of a Stoker for on 8 Jan 1951 he changed trade to Assistant Cook then to Assistant Cook (Seamen) 10 Jan 1951 and to Cook (Seamen) 10 Jan 1952. Served in Tamaki and Philomel until drafted 3 Aug 1953 to Pukaki (except for one week in Kaniere during 2–10 Feb 1952). Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 and spent some time in Malayan waters before proceeding to Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but Harold Blincoe stayed in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Served in Philomel 24 Feb 1955 until DEE 25 May 1955. Awarded Naval GSM (M) and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| BLIZZARD, Henry Matthew | 13080 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Willesden, London 22 Nov 1919. General Labourer before enlisting in the Royal Navy with Service No P/SSX 33826 (Portsmouth). Served in Royal Navy 1940–47, Petty Officer. Awarded the 1939–45 Star (initially recorded on his file as the 1939–43 Star), Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps and Africa Star, clasp ‘North Africa 1942–43’. Served in the sloop HMS Deptford 8 Feb 1941–21 Mar 1943 during which time the ship picked up survivors of two British ships sunk by U Boats and took part in the sinking of the German submarine U 567 in the Atlantic north-north-east of the Azores on 21 Dec 1941. Also served during the invasion of France, in HMS Blackpool, a Bangor-class diesel-engined minesweeper from 8 Sep 1943 to 26 Sep 1944, during which time he was promoted Temporary Petty Officer. This ship took part in the Normandy Landings. Petty Officer Seaman Blizzard also served in the minesweeper HMS Michael. He would in all likelihood have been awarded War Medal 1939–45. Entered the RNZN on 10 Jul 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman and soon returned to Petty Officer rating. Served in Lachlan before being drafted to Tutira on 2 Feb 1950. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. Slightly wounded when stuck on the head and knocked out by shrapnel from floating mine exploded by Tutira. RTNZ 20 May 1951. Later served in Kiwi and at shore stations at Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 15 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BLOCKLEY, Raymond Fredrick | 203592 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Taihape 15 Jul 1927. Driver Salesman for Kiwi Bacon Co, Hamilton. Living at Frankton, Hamilton, but enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 at Auckland. Underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver, Training & Reinforcement Bty. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to 8063 MASH then to 4th Fd Hosp and then to BCOF General Hospital (Kure, Japan) for treatment following accidental wounding by gunshot wounds 23 Feb 1951. He mentioned “…a couple of bullets in his stomach” in a letter home and also received damage to his ears from gun blast. His mother wanted his injury to be published in the Waikato Times so his friends and relatives could be informed but this was initially not released by Army. Later employed as Lance Bombardier Postal NCO at NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for return to NZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Brother of Thomas William John Blockley (q.v.) Died Hamilton, 7 Sep 2006 aged 79 years. |
| BLOCKLEY, Thomas William John | 457295 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 17/11/2053 | 02/05/2055 | Born Taihape 19 Apr 1932. Vulcaniser for A.H. Franks of Hamilton. Third intake CMT then service in TF in 4th Medium Regt, RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce at Hamilton 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 7 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and to Japan. Entered Japan 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 2 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Jul 1954. Accidentally injured 13 Jan 1955 and was admitted to Brit Com Fd Hosp for two-days and then returned to his unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 25 Feb 1955 and was released 2 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 on Qantas for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 2 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 167 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1955 and posted to a TF Unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.261 was sent to an address in Frankton Junction. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His medals were stolen during a robbery at his home. Later issued with NZOSM and NZDSM. Brother of Raymond Frederick Blockley (q.v.) Died Hamilton, 9 Jan 2018 aged 85 years |
| BLOMQUIST, Robert John (Bob) | 208468 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Christchurch 7 Jun 1927. Bus driver for New Zealand Road Services. Came from Akaroa. Attested 10 Jan 1952 for service in Kayforce. Emplaned Evans ‘Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat Aranui and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 21 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953 to fill a vacancy on a new establishment; Temporary Corporal 15 Jun 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Section and then to Corporal 1 Nov 1953. Received a broken collar bone in a football game 19 Oct 1952 and was admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical unit at Kure, Japan and was discharged from there back to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 4 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 7.30am 18 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Apr 1954. Died Christchurch 8 Aug 2009 aged 82 years. |
| BLOOMFIELD, William Andrew (Bill) | 203793 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Morrinsville 19 Feb 1923. Previous service in the NZ Territorial Force (2 Bn Hauraki Regt, initially Service No 1/19/1409 then 441408) during WWII then TSFD to RNZAF on 21 Aug 1942 (Service No 429766). He may have received War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal. Carpenter working for Rehab Service and Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regimental pool and carpenter. Then served with 161 Bty to the north of Pusan and then moved south. Initially expected to leave Japan 23 Apr 1952 and was listed as an emergency on Roll No.60 for RTNZ. He later emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 151 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.264 was sent to an address in Morrinsville on 25 Jan 1957. Died Feilding 19 Jul 1987 aged 64 years; buried at Feilding. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLOOR, Edward John (Ted) | 206440 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Staffordshire, UK, 27 Jun 1922. Carpenter and dairy farm worker from Pahiatua. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 25 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951 and was posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regiment. Was injured 24 Feb 1953 (broken leg) when the vehicle in which he was travelling from Main Div HQ to B Coy, RASC, skidded on a rail line and went over a cliff. Admitted to the Norwegian MASH 24 Feb, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 27 Feb and then TSFD to 6 Convalescent Training Depot 4 Mar 1952. Discharged to NZ Base Camp 28 Apr 1952. His father Mr J. Bloor at Hall Farm. Hixon, Staffordshire was informed that the injury was not serious. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Returned to Pahiatua. Discharge Cert returned to Base Records and is still on file. Entitled to the NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BLUETT, Max (Bluey) | 203960 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Whakatane 15 Apr 1925. Previous Army service in BCOF, Japan 1947–48. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and served in 2 Battalion, NZ Regt. Also served in Tokyo Battalion. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1948. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948 from the Westralia. Discharged from Jayforce 16 Sep 1948. Labourer for Whakatane Board Mills. Attested 27 Feb 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on Wahine and sailed for Korea. Awarded British Empire Medal (NZ Gazette, 10 Jan 1952) for his efforts on board ship when the Wahine struck the reef at Masela Island. He spent three hours in the fuel oil sludge in the hold containing the 25-pounder guns and removed all six feed-blocks from the guns. Flew from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1951 and was posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Whakatane Sub-union Rep.) Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 May 1952 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 6 Aug 1952 while holding appointment as 2i/c Gun, Baker Troop, No.1 Gun. Promoted T Sergeant 26 Oct 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Attended CATC course from 27 Oct–15 Nov 1952. Reverted to Bombardier 10 Feb 1953 on ceasing to hold appointment as Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland late afternoon 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas on year 216 days. Discharged 6 May 1953. Died Kawerau, 14 Jul 2002 aged 76 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| BLUNSDON, Kenneth Frederick | 206857 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 17/07/2053 | Born Wellington 19 Dec 1924. Enlisted in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt during WWII (Service No 2/3/520) but this enlistment was cancelled. TSFD to RNZAF and served approx 18 months in the rank of Leading Aircraftman being discharged in early 1947. Discharged on the cessation of hostilities. Wool classer for Dalgety's, Napier. Attested 28 Feb 1952 for enlistment as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 9 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew on by civil Air and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Kure, 15 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 and appointed 2 Ech Clerk. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jan 1953. Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953 then returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Bombardier 1 Mar 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 Mar 1953 and TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit until discharged 31 Mar 1953. On tour with Kayforce Rugby Team Tour of Japan 31 Mar–16 Apr 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure,17 Apr–29 May 1953. Did not enter Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jul 1953 for RTNZ on medical grounds and for discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 315 days. Referred to Napier Hospital for specialist investigation and treatment. Discharged 6 Oct 1953. Returned to Taradale. Awarded UN Korea Medal alone. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| BLYTH, George Theodore | 14432 | Acting Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Shiremoor, Northumberland, UK, on 20 Nov 1923. Employed as a warehouse boy before he entered the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 26 Feb 1940 with Service No C/MX 844020. Underwent initial training in HMS Impregnable followed by HMS St George where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 19 Oct 1940. Served in HMS Pembroke then drafted to HMS Euryalus a new Dido Class light cruiser on 26 Jun 1941. This ship was commissioned into the RN on 30 Jun 1941. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Nov 1941 and to Able Seaman on 20 Jun 1942. HMS Euryalus was involved in convoy escort duties firstly from Glasgow to Gibraltar and the from Gibraltar to Malta. George stayed in this ship until 22 Feb 1944 and was involved in many operations including the invasion of Sicily and the landings at Salerno. He returned to Britain and was at Pembroke 23 Feb 1944–19 Feb 1945, possibly training for a change in trade. Drafted to HMS Sussex (a heavy cruiser) 20 Feb 1945 and served in in the Eastern Fleet and was deployed in preparation for landings on the Malayan Peninsula at Port Swettenham and Port Dickson. HMS Sussex was in Singapore and to take the surrender of the Japanese. At the end of the war she provided cover for the 5th Indian Division fighting against the insurgents (who were fighting for their independence from the Dutch) at Soerabaya [sic], Java. On 1 Feb 1947 George Blyth was shown as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class (ST?). Drafted to HMS Belfast 17 Dec 1948–17 Apr 1948, then served in HMS Albacore (minesweeper), HMS Neptune (shore station) followed by service in HMS Collingwood where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Jul 1952. Also served in HMS Neptune again and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Feb 1953 and was released to The Reserve 29 Jan 1954. Entered RNZN at Maori in London as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 12 Apr 1954 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician the following day. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel for a brief period and then drafted to Bellona 31 May 1954 with rate of Leading Electrical Mechanician confirmed on 15 Apr 1954. Served in Black Prince, Hawea then returned to Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist 21 Dec 1956. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and George Blyth advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician (Local) 30 May 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Electrical Division. Later served again in Black Prince, Philomel and Royalist and advanced to Petty Officer Chief Electrician 27 Feb 1959. He also served in Endeavour and probably made a trip to Scott Base in Antarctica. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with clasp, Burma Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Also awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity in May 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM and PJM. |
| BOAG, Maxwell Nevil | 13230 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 25 Aug 1934. Enlisted 2 Feb 1950 as Seaman Boy. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona 19 Jan–26 Jun 1951 followed immediately after by service in Kaniere on 27 Jun–9 Nov 1951 and then returned to Bellona for one month. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Feb 1952 and to Able Seaman 25 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Spent time in Philomel and attended a training course at HMAS Cerberus 29 May 1954 to 24 Jan 1955 returning to Tamaki. Drafted to Kaniere as Acting Leading Seaman 6 Jan 1956 and again served in Korean waters and later on Operation Grapple monitoring the nuclear explosions. DEE 24 Aug 1958 as a Leading Seaman. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear), NZDSM and the KWSM. |
| BOAG, Peter Brownlie | 207151 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 22/11/2054 | Born Blenheim on 27 Sep 1925. Biologist employed by Shell Oil Co. Attested in Kayforce 4 Aug 1953. Attended Kayforce Officer Cadet Training Unit 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Carried on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey by air deplaning Christchurch from on RMA Arahia flight 22 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Total service overseas 258 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 18 Jan 1955. Became a Cadet Corps Officer at Otago Boys High School in 1961 and became a Captain in that force. He was posted to the Reserve of Officers of the NZ Cadet Corps on 30 Mar 1967 when he moved to Rarotonga. Died Paeroa on 25 Feb 1995 aged 69 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOARDMAN, Robert | 13405 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Northeast Valley, Dunedin 8 Sep 1934. Employed as a finisher of silverware before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona 16 Aug–16 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 8 Mar 1952. RTNZ 18 Mar 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman 8 Jun 1953. On RTNZ remained in his ship until 27 Jul 1953. Briefly in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson to attend a Radar Plotter 3rd Class training course 30 Jul–29 Nov 1953. Later served in Hawea, Tamaki and was then drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955. Was a member of the crew that took the ship back to the UK and after working up Royalist brought her to NZ. He was also involved in the Suez affair. Later served in Black Prince 1 Apr 1957–11 Jun 1958 and Pukaki 12 Jun 1958–1 Sep 1960. DEE 7 Jun 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NGSM clasp ‘Malaya’ and NZDSM. |
| BOCKETT, Miles Bradney | 12984 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Palmerston North 4 Apr 1931. Farmhand from Palmerston North. Enlisted in RNZN 9 Jun 1949. His initial training was held in Tamaki and his first sea service was in the cruiser Bellona Jan to Sep 1950. Also underwent training from 30 Jan to 27 Jul 1951 in HMAS Watson in Australia as a Radar Plotter. Drafted to Taupo 14 Aug 1951. Served in Taupo in Korean waters sailing from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Jan 1953 but apparently back dated to 9 Nov 1950. Taupo served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. On RTNZ he later served at Irirangi (Naval radio transmission / receiving station near Waiouru–now closed). Sent again to HMAS Watson 13 Aug–7 Dec 1953 for further training on a Radar Plotter 2nd Class Course. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 8 Dec 1953–22 Apr 1954. He then served in the cruiser Black Prince 23 Apr 1954 to Sep 1955. Miles advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 17 Feb 1955 with seniority from 15 Feb 1954. Discharged having completed his engagement on 27 Nov 1955. During his last complete year of service his efficiency was classed as superior. In his last two months of service he served in Philomel and during that time, “…he proved to be a hard-working and loyal Leading Seaman”. Living in Whanganui 2008. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BODLE, Frank Noel | 11906 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Kent, UK, 25 Dec 1925. Enlisted in the Royal Navy in Jun 1943 (Service No P/KX 595976) and served in several small ships like minesweepers. Enlisted in RNZN 11 Nov 1948. Served in Bellona and Hawea before being deployed to Korea. Later served in Black Prince. Returned to the UK Mar 1953 to take his discharge. DEE 20 Oct 1953. Living in Tonbridge, Kent, England in 1990. Had been issued with medal ribbons but had never received his medals. He wrote to Wellington seeking an answer re his medals. His medals were sent to him in Mar 1990. Medal offered for sale $375 in Oldham's Aug-Sep 2001 catalogue also in Jun 2001 $375. Named medals to RNZN apparently rare at this time as they were often issued un-named. Korean War Medal pair offered on TradeMe on 12 Aug 2012. |
| BOESE, Selwyn Burnard | 203860 | Sergeant | Camp HQ Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 17/02/2054 | Born Blenheim 7 Jul 1927. Previous Army service in BCOF, Japan. Cement moulder for James Hardie, Ltd, Penrose, Auckland. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 for service in Japan. Served with 2 NZ Bn then TSFD to NZ Tokyo Bn. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. SOS Jayforce 28 Dec 1948. Truck and tractor salesman, H.E. Signal & Co Hamilton. Attested for Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and given appointment of Driver. While in NZ was promoted Lance Corporal Section NCO in NZ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Sergeant at Waiouru 8 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Jan 1951 while appointed NZ Base Camp QM. NCO Driver HQ NZ Force. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class on furlough and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 on Teal flight for return to Korea. Re Entered Korea on 3 Apr 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and completed the journey by Teal aircraft deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas in Korea three years 318 days. Discharged 7 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to Hastings. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BOGNUDA, Lois Irene? | 0 | Ms | — | Concert Party | 01/11/2054 | 20/12/2054 | Born 1 Nov 1932. Concert party performer and violinist. One of four performers who departed from Auckland on 1 Nov 1954 to perform to NZ and other troops in Korea and returned 20 Dec 1954. There were four Concert party personnel on this flight W.H. Entwistle, B M Miller and was led by Henry Joseph Rudolph (q.v.) a well-known Wellington musician and early broadcaster. Married Michael Taylor. Died 9 Apr 2017 |
| BOJESEN-TREPKA, Invar | 34921 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Copenhagen, Denmark 29 Apr 1920. Had previous service in Royal Danish Life Guards Apr 1941–Aug 1943, ‘Danforce’ Jan 1944 to Jul 1945 and Royal Danish Life Guards Jul 1945–Oct 1946. When the Germans occupied his homeland many army people took over police duties and was occupied thus for about a year and with others of the force operated at night as saboteurs. He managed to escape and got to Sweden. Somewhat surprisingly while in Sweden he attended a commando course which was run by a British Officer. This course appears to have been carried on with the knowledge of the Swedish authorities but seemingly without their official sanction. After the liberation Bojesen-Trepka served as a Danish Officer with 21 Army Group in occupied Germany. Ivar first came to NZ while on leave from the Danish Army but later got permission to leave the Army. On first arrival in NZ he was a truck driver for McCarten Bros in Auckland and was befriended by the younger members of Major General Barrowclough’s family. Major General Barrowclough supported his application to join the NZ Army. Enlisted in the NZ Army 25 Oct 1951 and became an instructor at CD Training Depot. Joined Kayforce as Corporal but graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned on Teal flying boat at Wellington 19 Sep 1951 for passage to Sydney and joined the Expansion Force at Darwin where TSS Wahine troops had been taken when the ship was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 11 Nov 1951 and M/I 16 Fd Regt the same day. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Troop Leader, 6 Sep 1952. Deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 3 Jun 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. In 1954 Lieutenant Bojesen-Trepka was granted LWOP to visit his father in Denmark who had suffered a stroke. While there he was called to escort 208755 Gunner Johnston who had been arrested in England for desertion from Kayforce. Later served in 2 NZ Regt and left for Malaya with the Advance Party. Awarded GSM with clasp 'Malaya' after 30 days on attached strength 12 Oct 1959 (RO 138/59). Medal issued on Schedule No.5 dated 12 Sep 1960. Known for Viking Head tactical sign on his Land Rover while in the Battalion and earned the nickname ‘Viking Head’. Later Major, Area Commander Area 4, Hamilton. Major on Supernumerary List 1972. Appointed MBE QB Hons 14 Jun 1973. Discharged 13 May 1975. Posted to the Retired List 13 May 1975. Died Hamilton 5 Mar 2007 aged 87 years. |
| BOLDING, William | 208469 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 27/05/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Erdington, Birmingham, UK, 3 Jan 1923. Served in the Home Guard and then for two years in the RAF in the rank of Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 2291720. Fully qualified Male Nurse working for North Canterbury Hospital Board at the Burwood Hospital. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt as Bty Medic. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 29 Dec 1952 and was promoted Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1953. Attached FAP 1 Brit Com Gen Hosp in Japan on 23 Mar 1953. RTNZ Base HQ 24 Apr 1953. Posted back to 16 Fd Regt 1 Jun 1953 and was promoted Temporary Corporal 30 Jun 1953 and appointed Bty Medical Orderly. Remained there until he completed his tour but was promoted Corporal 9 Feb 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed the journey deplaning Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 311 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jun 1954. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Bolding (grandmother) Erdington, Birmingham, England, UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Living at Lower Hutt, 1 Feb 1957. Died Stokes Valley 22 Nov 1982 aged 49 years, buried at Taita. |
| BOLES, Glen Allan (Blue) | 204047 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born 15 May 1930. Came from Mt Eden, Auckland. Sugar Boiler for Tasti Products, Mt Eden, Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 for sea journey to Pusan. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Appointed Temporary Lance Corporal NCO i/c Cooks 1 Jun 1952. Reverted to Driver on 29 Aug 1952. Had some problems adhering to military discipline. Prom Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1952. Emplaned 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-emplaned for Korea 12 Feb 1953 and re-entered Japan 14 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Feb 1953. Remained in Korea returning to NZ on 8 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.271 sent 1 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. Joined Regular Force 14 Sep 1962, RNZASC. Served in Poananga’s Battalion in Malaya and Borneo. Deplaned Changi, Singapore 18 Nov 1965. Served in East Malaysia 10 May–2 Oct 1966. Cook in HQ Company. Later South Vietnam V1 Company 11 May 1967. Deplaned Whenuapai and posted to Waiouru Coy, RNZASC. 8 Jan 1968. Sent on TOD to 3 Tpt Coy 14 Jan–4 Feb 1974 for Commonwealth Games. Last Unit in Army service was 6 Composite Sqn RNZASC. Discharged in Feb 1980 after 17 years satisfactory service. Died Papakura, 11 Sep 1993 aged 63 years. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (V), PJM and KWSM. |
| BOLLINGTON, Barry Alan Edward | 14185 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 2 Feb 1937. Employed as a cycle painter before he enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 7 May 1952. Trained in Tamaki then drafted to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class on 11 Mar 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 2 Aug 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 21 Sep 1955 and advanced to Able Seaman 2 Nov 1955. Drafted to Philomel 21 Sep 1956–22 Jan 1957. Served in Black Prince again 23 Jan–2 May 1957. Was at Philomel and Tamaki 3 May–30 Sep 1957. Took passage in HMS Concord when drafted to Royalist on 1 Oct 1957. He joined Royalist which by this time was in Hong Kong just prior to visiting Japan and Korea before returning to Singapore. Able Seaman Bollington stayed in Royalist until 10 Nov 1958. He next served in Irirangi, Rotoiti 2 Sep 1959–22 Jan 1960 then to Kaniere on 23 Jan 1960–22 Oct 1960. Also spent time at Philomel and Irirangi again. DEE 1 Feb 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Manurewa, Auckland, 30 Jan 2017 aged 79 years. |
| BOLTON, Arthur | 206616 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Ormondville, Wairarapa 28 Oct 1928. Farmhand, from Ormondville. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Sent on course to CATC Hiro Japan 22 Mar–9 Apr 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb then TSFD to 228 American MASH on 22 May 1952 (fever). Mentioned in Despatches in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953” (London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554). Observation Post communications 24–25 Jul 1954. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Emplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington 11 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 18 Jan 1954. Related to Maurice Pryde Bolton. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Foxton Beach 14 Jan 2012 aged 83 years. |
| BOLTON, Maurice Pryde | 206271 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Ormondville, Wairarapa 17 Nov 1928. Truck driver, Waipukurau. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon, RNZASC. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.272 was sent to an address in Ormondville, Wairarapa, on 1 Feb 1957. Died Ashurst 15 Sep 1984 aged 55 years, Buried Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. Related to Arthur Bolton. |
| BOND, David | 208848 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 30/09/2055 | Born Dunedin 5 Apr 1919. Ways and Works Bridge Inspector, NZ Railways Christchurch then Labourer Empire Rubber Works, Christchurch. Served in the Home Guard during WWII. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 7 Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni25 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 3 May 1953 and entered Korea 4 May. Attached FAP to 56 Coy RCASC for Ammunition Course 5–10 May 1953. Accidentally injured 10 Jul 1953 when he slipped over. Married Miss Tsuneko Kotani at Tokyo, Japan 6 Apr 1955. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 27 Sep 1955 and deplaned Auckland 30 Sep 1955. Served overseas two years 162 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Dec 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Christchurch 1 Feb 1957. |
| BOND, Gordon | 206755 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Rishton, Lancashire, England 25 Nov 1925. Previous service in Royal Navy for four years reaching the rating of Able Seaman. Labourer for Public Works Department at Trentham. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 8 Jun 1952 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Photographed on his first day in Korea receiving instruction from an English Infantry sergeant on the use of a bazooka. Promoted Bombardier and appointed Gun No.2, 1 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 16 Mar 1953,while holding appointment of Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1953. Reduced to rank of Bombardier 9 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Gun No.1) 8 Oct 1953 and to Sergeant 9 Mar 1954. Embarked Hiro 28 Mar 1954 HMT Devonshire and was discharged in UK, 8 Jul 1954. Returned to Rishton, Lancashire. Served overseas one year 332 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Medals offered for sale in the UK during Nov 2006 named to Sergeant G. Bond Listed in Dix, Noonan & Webb catalogue 8 Sep 2015 for £160-£200. |
| BOND, Keith Challis | 1958 | Chief Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland on 17 Apr 1924. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 31 May 1940 as a Boy 2nd Class. Training was conducted in Philomel then in Tamaki where he was rated as Probationary Signalman Boy. Served in Matai (minesweeper) before he was drafted to Leander on 6 Jun 1941. He was specially rated and advanced to Ordinary Signalman 16 Oct 1951 and to Signalman 17 Apr 1942. Served in Philomel 25 Apr–21 Jun 1942 then was back in Leander 22 Jun 1942–28 Jan 1943 and back to Philomel where he was further advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary). He then served in Tui as Leading Signalman (Temporary) then advanced to Leading Signalman in Philomel 17 Apr 1944. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 5 May–27 Jul 1944. On 31 Oct 1944 he was at HMS Drake and was then in HMS Spartiate, a shore station in St Enoch's Hotel, Glasgow and advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary). 1 Apr 1945 he was at HMS Braganza (Bombay) aboard LST 3036. Acting Yeoman of Signals Bond returned to NZ and was in Philomel 10 Nov 1945. His next ship was Arbutus and advanced to Yeoman of Signals 1 Apr 1946. He was in the crew that returned the Achilles to the RN in 1946 and was in HMS Mercury and Drake between 28 Sep 1946 and 23 Jan 1947. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Bellona and advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals 10 May 1950. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 and was in Philomel 3 Nov 1953–11 Aug 1957. His final sea service was in Rotoiti 12 Aug 1957–17 Mar 1958. Served in Philomel 18 Mar 1958 until he was Discharged to RA 16 Apr 1962. Lived in Glen Eden Auckland on discharge. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity (31 May 1957). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 21 Jul 2010 aged 86 years. |
| BOND, William Charles | 330519 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Born Cambridge, New Zealand 1 Jan 1931. Grocer for Farmers Trading Co, from Devonport. Enlisted 22 Feb 1954 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 Jul 1952 and entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1953. Battery not known or how he was employed. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Kobe for embarkation some days before embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Travelled by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 292 days. SOS Kayforce 5 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at New Lynn, 2009. |
| BONGARD, James Alexander | 203264 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/09/2053 | Born Tauranga 31 Dec 1928. Electrician from Albany, Auckland. Ex Territorial Force member of 1 Fd Regt RNZA. Enlisted in KMB 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde in the rank of Gunner, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1951. Attached to Line of Communication Independent Sigs Sqn. Posted to Brit Com Leave Centre, Tokyo and attached to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr–17 Aug 1952. Admitted C.D.S. Tokyo with acute tonsillitis 18–22 May 1952. Emplaned Japan 29 Aug 1953 for RTNZ on furlough. Length of this tour was two years 263 days. Re-embarked on a Teal flight for Korea on 3 Nov 1953. Re-entered Japan 7 Nov 1953 and was posted to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo, was promoted Acting Lance Corporal promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Nov 1953 then promoted Corporal and appointed General Duties Clerk 11 Jan 1954. Married in Tokyo. Became head receptionist (Corporal) at the Officers Leave Hotel Tokyo. Embarked 1 May 1955 on SS Yunnan at Kure, Japan for RTNZ and landed on 7 Jun 1955. Total overseas service four years 120 days. Discharged 5 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Tauranga 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BONIS, Mervyn Henry | 208567 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Taumarunui 17 Dec 1923. Was a farm hand before joining the armed services for war service. Army service (629721) from 23 Jun 1942 to 23 Aug 1943 in 23 LAA Regt NZA. TSFD to RNZAF (4310539) at Harewood 24 Aug 1943 and joined aircrew section. Served on Guadalcanal and on Bougainville as Leading Aircraftman. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Was a forest worker before joining as a Kayforce replacement on 21 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battery not known. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 14 Aug 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 23 Aug 1952 via Norwegian MASH, 25 FDS and 25 FDS (Seoul)–Rt Shoulder. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Sep 1952. Re admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8 Sep 1952 and remained there until discharged 2 Oct to NZRTU on 3 Oct 1952. Spent the rest of his time between NZ Base HQ and NZRTU. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 30 Oct 1953 and to Lance Bombardier 25 Jan 1954 to the appointment of MT NCO. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Final part of return journey by Teal flight to New Zealand deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served in Korea two years 140 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Martinborough 23 May 1969, aged 46 years. Buried Martinborough Service Cemetery. |
| BONNE, Anthony David (Tony) | 204453 | Lance Corporal | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Te Puke 10 Aug 1929. Tractor driver for R.J Tuck Agricultural Contractor before joining Kayforce. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug. Served in D Troop, 162 Bty as a gun number. Served in some of the big gun fights against the Chinese Communist troops. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Oct 1953 and to Lance Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 264 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Te Puke 1 Feb 1957. Died Kaitaia, 21 Feb 1999 aged 69 years. |
| BONNER, Trevor Ralph | 206441 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 6 Nov 1929. Worked at his father's hotel at Toko near Stratford. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked 31 Aug 1951 Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan disembarking 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy on arrival at Pusan. Attached FAP NZRTU 15 Feb 1952 for rugby trials then played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 27 Feb 1953 and was attached FAP to NZ Base for rugby trials. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Re-joined 10 Tpt Coy 23 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 May 1953. Emplaned 6 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 10 Jun from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. His Korea Medal was stolen from the family hotel two weeks after receiving it. The Stratford Police were informed of this theft as soon as it was discovered. Living at Toko, near Stratford, 1 Feb 1957. Died Stratford 8 Jun 1974, aged 43 years. Buried at Stratford Services cemetery. Family later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOOKER, Ronald Frank (Ron) | 11719 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Waipawa 8 Aug 1927. Employed as a grocery assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN 16 Jan 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona, followed by service in Pukaki and HMAS Rushcutter 12 May–6 Oct 1950. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951–25 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Aug 1951 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sasebo. Served in Korean coastal waters mainly on the west coast. Employed as TAS (Torpedo & Anti-Submarine) specialist. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Brisbane. Also served in Tamaki and Lachlan. DEE 21 Jan 1954 in the rank of Able Body Seaman. Posted to Royal NZ Naval Reserve on 8 Feb 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Waipawa, Hawke's Bay in 2004. Died 1 Mar 2010, Waipawa aged 82 years. |
| BOOT, Donald Herbert | 817093 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 23/04/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Christchurch 11 Mar 1931. Farm hand for C Burrows at Beechwood, Culverden. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Serving Territorial Force soldier. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Apr 1953 and entered Korea 30 Apr 1953. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 4 May 1953. Admitted RAAF Hosp Iwakuni 4 Oct 1953 concussion and suspected skull fracture the result of a football injury. Discharged direct to unit 8 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1954 and to Lance Corporal 12 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal while performing the duties of Pay Clerk 28 Jun 1954. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Oct 1954 and to Sergeant Jan 55. Admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance 10 Jun 1955 with suspected sprained ankle and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Jun. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Discharge Cert sent to Culverden 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted 30 Nov 1956 in Regular Force as Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Bn NZ Regt at Burnham. Embarked 18 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for travel to Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Née Soon Garrison 15 Dec 1957. HQ Coy storeman. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1958 and to Temporary Corporal 204-Jul-1958. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Posted to 4 Inf Bde Gp Sigs Sqn, Papakura Camp on return to NZ. TSFD to Regular Force Reserve 1 Mar 1960 at his own request. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Later lived in Timaru. |
| BOOTH, Edward James | 920948 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/05/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Dunedin 25 Oct 1932. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce circa Nov 1953. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt circa 27 May 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon, 10 Jul 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt, TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Harewood 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded United Nations Medal with clasp Korea only. SOS Kayforce 5 Feb 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.281 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGDM (K) and NZDSM. Living in Mosgiel in 1996. Living at Albany, West Australia 2003. Has suffered a stroke and is now blind and has loss of memory. |
| BOOTH, James Rex | 13115 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dannevirke 29 Mar 1934. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class 8 Sep 1949. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 29 May 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korea 29 Aug 1951. TSFD to Hawea 6 Oct 1951 while in Korean waters and stayed with that ship until it RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Returned to Korean waters in Hawea departing New Zealand 4 Aug 1952 and returning to NZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Was probably a member of Bellona when it was returned to the UK. James Booth served in Royalist on the delivery voyage from the UK and was in the Mediterranean during the Suez Crisis. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. DEE 28 Mar 1958. Posted to the Inactive Reserve 29 Aug 1958. Living in Queensland Australia circa 1998. Died Gold Coast circa May 2006. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| BOOTH, John James | 203593 | Signalman | NZ Base Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Perth, Western Australia 11 Mar 1929. Shop assistant for Whitcombe & Tombs, booksellers, Hamilton. Attested for service in the Main Body 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached to 27 Bde Signal Troop 14 Apr 1951. Appears to have moved to 28 Bde Sigs Troop then to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1951. Signalman in 16 Fd Regt. Attached again to 28 Bde Sigs Troop 5 Jun 1951 then to the Line of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951. Ceased to be attached to L of C Indep Sigs Troop. Emplaned at Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 7 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.282 sent to Auckland 1 Feb 1957. Later entitled or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Thames 4 Nov 2010 aged 81 years. |
| BORLASE, Fredrick John | 206658 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast 24 Nov 1926. Freezing worker at Gisborne Refrigerating Co. Also served in BCOF, Japan (Service No 829101, Private, 3 Battalion). Embarked 15 Jul 1947. Also attached for a period to the NZ Tokyo Battalion. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. Saddler and deer culler for Dept Of Internal Affairs. Attested 10 Jan 1952 for Kayforce Replacement Draft. After training in Waiouru and Papakura Camps emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour. Attended two-day course at 10 Field Hygiene Section 14–15 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Gisborne 1 Feb 1957. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 3 Aug 1989 aged 63 years, buried Makara cemetery (near Wellington). Brother of Mark Borlase below |
| BORLASE, Mark | 211036 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 17 Feb 1925. Traffic Assistant New Zealand Railways at Gisborne, then worked at Watties Canneries Gisborne. Attested 3 Dec 1952 for enlistment in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight at for Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Attached to NZ Base HQ to attend Cooking Course 8 Nov–17 Dec 1953. Took four days to move from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and four days to return to his unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 25 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert sent to Gisborne 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted in Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington for service in Malaya. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Moved to Taiping Ipoh area and served as a cook in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ disembarking at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Posted to Central District Transport Company, Linton. Discharged from RF 9 May 1961. Died Gisborne, 3 Oct 1998 aged 74 years. Entitled to NZOSM and PJM. Brother of Frederick BORLASE. |
| BOSHER, Lenard Reginald | 206659 | Craftsman | NZ Base HQ | RNZEME | 10/01/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Taumarunui 7 Apr 1931. Motor mechanic. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Ararangi a Teal flying boat flight to Sydney and flew on the Japan by civil air and arrived at Iwakuni, 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Posted 26 Apr 1952 initially to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment but was re-posted the same day to 28 Field Engineer Regiment. Posted from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ detachment (Base Workshop) in Japan on 17 Jul 1953. Admitted Brit Com General Hospital at Kure, Japan 24 Aug 1953 with severe malaria. Discharged from Hospital 4 Sep 1953 and returned to Base Workshop. He did not return to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 221 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Jan 1954 and posted to Territorial Force and served in B Coy, 1 Bn Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. This was changed to Class ‘A’ Reserve as his full-time service in Korea was equated with the whole-time and part-time obligation under the Military Training Act 1949. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Owhango, King Country, 1 Feb 1957. Died Hamilton, 4 Feb 1996 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOSTON, Albert Stuart | 206756 | Craftsman | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2052 | 23/11/2054 | Born Napier 14 Apr 1930. Previous service during late WWII. Toolmaker employed by Acetone Welding Co, Napier. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. M/I from 16 Fd Regt LAD and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 28 Sep 1952. Served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953 and appointed Gun Artificer. Attached FAP CACT, Inchon 7–26 Jun 1953 for artillery course. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 12 Jul 1953 and appointed Gun 2i/c, Baker Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 8 Oct 1953 and appointed Gun No.1 and to Sergeant 14 Dec 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ on furlough via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Deplaned 17 Feb 1954. First tour one year 233 days. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 as Sergeant to return to Korea. Promoted Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 7 May 1954 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major, Baker Troop 161 Bty and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 6 Oct 1954 while appointed TSM 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Second tour 246 days. Served overseas two years 114 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Napier 1 Feb 1957. Died Napier, 11 Nov 1988 aged 58 years. |
| BOSWELL, Beryl | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 01/07/2053 | 22/08/2053 | Member Kayforce Concert Party as a pianist. She played a concerto with the National Orchestra when she was only 16. Travelled with 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Japan 17 Aug 1953 for RTNZ. Lived in Roseneath, Wellington. |
| BOSWELL, Kenneth James | 206125 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/09/2053 | Born Waihi 16 Sep 1928. Was a member of the rowing New Zealand Champion Four in 1936 and completed in the Empire Games in 1938. NZ Champion Double Sculls 1939–40 and a member of the Wellington Provincial eight from 1934–40. Three brothers on active service during the Second World War, one losing his life on air operations. Six years previous service in the RNZAF during WWII. Served in NZ and on Los Negros in the Admiralty Islands. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Fitter & Turner for the Public Works Department, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and after training embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Served from Pusan to North of Seoul. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 6 Jan 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and employed as Regimental Artificer 2 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Apr 1952 and to Staff Sergeant 1 Jul 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni 11 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on Furlough, deplaning Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas on first tour two years 10 days. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight for return to Korea via Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb and re-entered Korea 21 Feb 1953. Re-posted to RHQ, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1954. Discharge Cert sent to Petone, Wellington, 1 Feb 1957. Died Auckland 20 Feb 1984 of cancer aged 66 years, cremated at the North Shore crematorium. |
| BOTHWELL, Robert George | 206297 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/06/2051 | Born Hastings, New Zealand on 8 Sep 1924. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 445486. Served in the armament section at Nelson, Woodbourne, Whenuapai, Wigram and Ohakea for one year 323 days. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Carpenter for Ministry of Works at Napier. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and entered Camp. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in D Troop 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb, TSFD to No.4 Field Hospital (American) then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 25 Jun 1951 to be RTNZ for medical reasons, deplaning from Teal flight. Served overseas 203 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Napier. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.288 was sent to an address in Napier 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted in Regular Force 6 Oct 1958 on a five-year engagement and was posted to Central District Construction Sqn, RNZE at Linton Camp. Discharged 21 Sep 1963. Later awarded NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waipawa 26 Jul 2008 aged 83 years. Instead of flowers please make a memorial donation to SPCA Napier. |
| BOTT, Howard Edwin | 4003 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Timaru 25 Oct 1916. Employed as an electrician before entering the RNZN on 15 Dec 1941 as a wireless repairman. Served in Manuka (minesweeper) in NZ waters as well as in the Solomon Islands from 30 Mar 1942–1 Apr 1946. Back in Philomel he changed trade Electrical Artificer 4th Class. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 16 Sep 1946–10 May 1947 and then straight onto HMAS Watson 11 May–2 Jul 1947 to complete courses. On RTNZ was at Philomel and then drafted to Bellona 15 Oct 1947. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 1 Mar 1948. Served in Lachlan 20 Jan–11 May 1951. Returned to HMAS Cerberus Apr–May 1952 and again 23 May–5 Aug 1952. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 23 May 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters as a unit in the British Far East Fleet. On RTNZ drafted to Bellona and was a member of the crew that took the ship back to Britain to return it to the RN. Was a member of the crew of Royalist on her delivery voyage back to NZ. Also involved in the Suez affair. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Apr 1957 and advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 26 Apr 1957, Acting Chief Electrical Artificer on 31 Mar 1958 and to Chief Electrical Artificer 31 Mar 1959. Again served in Royalist 2 May 1960–18 Oct 1961. DEE to Retiring Allowance 14 Dec 1961. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ERII Coronation Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (5 Apr 1957). Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM and KWSM |
| BOULTER, Keith Vivian | 206231 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Manganui, Taranaki 20 Dec 1928. Hardware assistant, Farmers Co-operative, Brougham Street, New Plymouth. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and after training mainly in Burnham Camp embarked 10 Dec 1950 Wellington on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon on disembarkation. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to Div HQ NZ Transport Platoon 13 Jan 1952 and then posted to Div HQ NZ Tpt Platoon 5 Feb 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 14 Feb 1952. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.289 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in New Plymouth. By mid-1963 Kevin Boulter had enlisted in E Coy, 2nd Royal Queensland Regiment, Australian Citizen Military Forces. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOULTER, Kenneth Gordon | 207759 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Adelaide, Australia 21 Dec 1928. Previous service in Royal Australian Navy with Service No 29044 and rating of Ordinary Seaman. Refrigeration factory hand then process worker for Plastic and Die-casting Ltd, Christchurch. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training mainly in Burnham and Waiouru camps embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to Seoul area and back again. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney on furlough and deplaned from a Teal flight in NZ on 26 Apr 1952. First tour was one year 139 days. Re-embarked for travel to Korea on 14 Jun 1952. Re-entered Japan 18 Jun 1952, Re-entered Korea 24 Jun and remained there in 16 Fd Regt until 5 Aug 1953. Also attended course at CATC, Inchon 6 Oct 1953–14 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 and deplaned at Wellington on 5 Aug from Teal flight ex Sydney. Second tour was one year 53 days. Served overseas two years 192 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Australia and in 1964 was a Sergeant in 3 Base Ordnance Depot, South Kensington, Australia. |
| BOULTON, William James | 15829 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born NZ 29 Aug 1940. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 Mar 1956 and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 12 Nov 1956 and to Junior Seaman 17 Aug 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 Royalist, sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Mar 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. On RTNZ served in Philomel 15 Sep 1958–2 Feb 1959. Drafted to Royalist 3 Feb 1959 and advanced to Able Seaman 1 Jun 1959. Later served in Pukaki 11 Mar 1961, Irirangi 18 Sep 1962 and Endeavour 21 Nov 1963. Discharged by Purchase 11 Jan 1965. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOURKE, Geoffrey John | 13687 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia 6 May 1935. His father was Captain L.P. Bourke OBE, DSC, RD. Educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland, and St Patrick’s College Silverstream, Wellington. Entered the RNZN as a seaman and after three years was selected to attend the RAN College at Flinders. He also served in HMS Devonshire, HMS Triumph Cadet Training ships and then in HMS Glory, HMS Albion and HMS Sheffield and served in the Mediterranean during his time as a midshipman in 1954–55. Also attended the RN College, Greenwich, London for a Junior Officer’s War Course. Appointed to Royalist as a Sub–Lt and joined this ship 22 Nov 1957 probably in Singapore of Hong Kong. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he joined Endeavour 3 Sep 1958. He served in several other ships including Pukaki, Otago and Endeavour again. He also served in Wakefield and was involved with RNZN Reserves. Released from Regular Service 6 May 1985. Appointed MBE NY Hons 1981. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZ Armed Forces Award and PJM. Did not qualify for the NZGSM (K). |
| BOUTEREY, George Leslie | 14902 | Dental Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch, 22 Mar 1936. Employed as a Post & Telegraph Assistant before entering the RNZN 24 Sep 1953 as a probationary Sick Berth Attendant (SBA). Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 24 May 1954. Served mainly in Tamaki and Philomel, between enlistment date and drafting to Royalist on 2 May 1957 except for one term of sea service in Stawell 12 Jul 1955–11 Oct 1956. In Philomel 12–13 May 1957 was this to do with change of trade? Returned to Royalist 15 May 1957 and trade is shown as Dental Assistant (DA) and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he remained in Royalist until 28 Oct 1958 but was then based in Philomel with short TODs to various ships. In Tamaki 6 Nov 1959 and advanced to Leading Dental Assistant 15 Feb 1960. His trade required short TODs to various ships but was back in Tamaki 14 Apr 1961. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Dental Assistant (Local) 10 May 1961 and to Acting Petty Officer Dental Assistant 1 Jun 1962. Drafted to Royalist 11 Jan 1963. In Philomel at RNZN Hospital 20 Jan 1964. Advanced to Petty Officer Dental Assistant 1 Jun 1963. His remaining service was in the RNZN Hospital Philomel. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Dental Assistant 3 Feb 1967 and to Dental Chief Petty Officer 7 Aug 1967. Discharged from RNZN and TSFD to the NZ Army 21 Jul 1969. Awarded British Empire Medal, NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOWATER, Franklyn (Frank) | 206300 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoonatoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Wellington 25 Mar 1929. Entered Linton Camp 28 Aug 1950 and signed his attestation papers on 29 Aug 1950 for KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in the Independent Transport Platoon and also 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy Workshop. Promoted Lance Corporal while in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Discharge Cert No.290 was sent to Woodhill, Northland, on 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Helensville in 2004. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOWDEN, Edward Lawrence | 203508 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoonatoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Wellsford on 27 Feb 1925. Served briefly (30 Days) during WWII on home service and was awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Jayforce with Service No 640536 and sailed from NZ on 30 Jul 1946. Served as a trooper in NZ Div Cav. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947, Struck off the strength of 2 NZEF (Jayforce) 26 Sep 1947. Taxi Driver at Ponsonby, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce main Body. While training at Waiouru he was TSFD from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Pl, attached 16 Fd Regt. Also attended Projectionists Course in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Reg. Driver, RNZASC attached to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 10 Jun 1951. M/O NZ Tpt Pl attached FAP to Ammunition Section, F.M.A., Seoul 17 Jul 1951 to attend Demolition Course. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Nov while appointed Storeman. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and posted to NZ Roll 2 May 1952. Emplaned (Return to NZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Joined Regular Force. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–69, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOWDLER, Edward Stanley | 774585 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Picton, Marlborough, 10 Sep 1930. NZ Railways Traffic Assistant at Picton before enlisting in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Underwent training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 29 Apr 1953 and entered Korea 24 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Oct 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 9 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Discharge Cert sent to Picton 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOWEN, Arthur Harold | 206307 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Sydney Australia on 21 Aug 1928. Farm labourer for East Coast Commission, Papuni Station, Wairoa, before he enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950. Underwent training at Waiouru and Linton Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served in 163 Bty from Pusan to North of Seoul. Was involved in nearly all the heavy fighting by the 16 Fd Regt. M/I NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 on Qantas or BCPA flight for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded (2017) NZOSM, ROK Presidential Unit Citation and KWSM. His return address was given as Papuni Station, Wairoa. Died Wairoa 14 Aug 2013 aged 84 years. |
| BOWEN, John Larkin | 213061 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Surrey, England 10 Aug 1925. Previously had two and a half years in the British Army in the infantry. Employed as an engineer for Ellis, Hardie and Symington Ltd of Christchurch. Enlisted 2 Sep 1954 in Kayforce and underwent several Officer training courses at Army Schools Waiouru and Burnham Camps before being regarded as suitable for employment overseas. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 as 2nd Lieutenant on RNZAF Hastings at for flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Dec 1954 and M/I Reinf Training Unit. M/O RTU and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. M/I 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy10 Jan 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 10–21 Jul 1955. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jul 1955 and CTBA to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant, 1 Sep 1955 and to Lieutenant the following day. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo 30 Mar 1956–8 Apr 1956 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 18 Apr 1956 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll M/I NZ Base HQ 19 Apr 1956. Emplaned on 5 May on an RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 104 days. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 28 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Did not complete 3 years’ service. |
| BOWER, Melville Charles (Mel) | 208805 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 13 May 1929. Carpenter employed by Cutler Bros., Bryndwr, Christchurch. Enlisted at Christchurch 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Underwent training at Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. Admitted 28 Canadian Fd Amb 2 Dec 1953 result of football injury. TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Station, then to Brit Com Communication Zone Med Unit then to Brit Com Gen Hosp by 5 Dec 1954. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 1 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 5 Feb 1954 (Driver Operator NCO) and to Temporary Bombardier Signalman NCO) 27 May 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1954. Discharge Cert sent to Christchurch 1 Feb 1957. Applied to join Regular Force circa 1960 but was not accepted for service. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 2 Sep 2006 aged 77 years. |
| BOWERMAN, Thomas Henry (Tom) | 204227 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Loma Loma, Fiji 18 Jul 1918, Employed as a Machine Moulder for Mason and Porter Ltd, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight and continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served as a Gunner in D Troop, 162 Bty and was promoted Lance Bombardier. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 30 Nov–11 Dec 1952. Promoted Bombardier 4 Mar 1953, then Temporary Sergeant 14 Apr 1953 and appointed Gun No.1. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 10 Dec 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Promoted Sergeant 23 Dec 1953. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere disembarking Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 8 May 1954. Served overseas one year 318 days. Discharge Cert sent to Newton, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. Previous service in RNZN. His 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal and both Korea Medals offered by Military Memorabilia Feb 1999 Catalogue. May have served in RNZAF. Died Auckland, 8 Jun 1987 in his 67th year. Buried Purewa Cemetery. |
| BOWIE, Patrick Joseph | 203594 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki on 7 Aug 1925. Was in the Home Guard before he enlisted in the RNZAF as Aircraftman 2nd Class (4311467) and reached rank of Leading Aircraftman in the Works Section. Apparently served in New Caledonia and was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in Army and embarked HMT Chitral at Lyttelton 30 Jul 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan, as Private, 638419 NZEME. Was at 19 NZASC Coy but TSFD to 16 NZ Wksp and TSFD from NZASC to NZEME. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Re-embarked for Japan 28 Aug 1947. Attached FAP Returned Vehicles and Small Car Park, Hiro 11 Aug 1948–243 Sep 1948. TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Sep 1948 and RTNZ 11 Oct 1948 disembarking from HMT Westralia at Auckland. Discharged from Jayforce 11 Nov 1948. Farmhand and worked for the NZ Dairy Co Ltd at Frankton Junction. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in Training and Reinf Battery. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in gun crew of No.1 Gun, Able Troop, 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt on 15 Jun 1951 to British J R.H.U. Kure to attend a cooking course then returned to his unit. Travelling with him were Gunners J. Steel, L.W. Clarke and R.G. Ansell. Had an Irish born mother and he fired 16 Fd Regt's 300,000th round on St Patrick's Day on 17 Mar 1952. (From K Force Despatches, Nov 1997). M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Discharge Cert sent to Morrinsville 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Rotorua 24 Jun 1993 aged 68 years |
| BOWLES, Warren | 211354 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Feilding 17 Aug 1930. Motor mechanic for Monarch Motors Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 19 Mar 1954. His training was mainly conducted in Waiouru camp. Emplaned 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954 a five-day trip. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Jul 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Initially employed as a fitter in the unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Sep 1954 and appointed OA Lance Corporal in 10 Tpt Coy Wksp Pl. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19–30 Apr 1955. Promoted Lance Corporal and to Temporary Corporal 24 Mar 1955 while holding the appointment of Ordnance Artificer Corporal. Again admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–10 Jun 1955 and again 21–28 Oct 1955. Accidentally injured 16 Nov 1955 and admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb but was then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 13 Dec 1955 and sent to Miyajima Rest & Convalescent Centre. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 19 Apr 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Discharge Cert sent to Napier 1 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Rotorua 24 Jun 1993 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOWMAN, Euan Porteous (Tiny) | 208704 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born Dunedin 27 Nov 1929. Came from Waimate. Was over 6 feet tall when still at school. Was in the 1st 15 rugby team while in the 3rd Form. Known as 'Tiny' when at school, a name that stuck for the rest of his life. Was a member of the Air Training Corps while at school. Factory hand and driver for Regina Confections Ltd, Oamaru, prior to enlistment in Kayforce. After training for Korea he emplaned 9 Aug 1952 Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 18 Aug 1952. And was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gunner in Dog Troop 162 Bty. Fractured ankle jumping out of a truck in Korea and was treated at 60 Indian Fd Amb discharged from hospital. Was late returning to unit because he had date with the nurse who looked after him in hospital. Charged and fined 10 shillings. Returned to be a gun number when fully fit. Attended a six-week course at the Canadian NCO School at Inchon Feb-Mar 1954. Embarked on the New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Flew from Sydney to Wellington on Teal aircraft arriving 23 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 277 days. SOS Kayforce 22 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve and was posted to Area 5. Was only awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Waimate 1 Feb 1957. Became a top-dressing pilot when he RTNZ but died when his aircraft (a Tiger Moth) crashed. Died aged 27 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOWMAN, Robert Wallace | 35036 | Lieutenant | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Sydney, Australia on 25 Dec 1911. Territorial Force 3 years; 2 NZEF 1940–45 and served in England Jul 1940, Egypt 17 Sep 1940,and served in 10 Rly Constr Coy, Greece and Crete 1941. RTNZ on a furlough draft and served at Wellington and Trentham Jul 1943; Returned to Egypt Feb 1944 and back to 10 Rly Constr Coy and then to Italy Apr 1944. Also served in 5 Fd Park Coy and 27 Mechanical Equipment Coy Discharged May 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Re-enlisted in the Army 23 Jul 1951 as a Temporary Staff Sergeant and served in SD Constr Sqn, Riccarton Road, Christchurch. Commissioned Lieutenant at Burnham 1 Apr 1952 and also worked at Greymouth and on the Clarence River Bridge. Appointed to Kayforce 28 Sep 1953 and was not particularly happy about this appointment. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 14 Oct 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt RE. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight 21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Reposted to Regular Force, Christchurch, 15 Jan 1954. Returned to SD Constr Coy. Retired 30 Oct 1968. After retirement he worked for Department of Maori Affairs as an overseer on an Airfield Construction Project on Niue Island. Bob Bowman was a keen golfer and was a stalwart member of the Tai Tapu Golf Club. Died peacefully at Rannerdale War Veterans Home, Christchurch, on 20 Jan 2004, aged 92 years. His funeral service was held at the Academy Funeral Services Chapel 65 Main South Rd Upper Riccarton on Friday 23rd at 11am. |
| BOWN, Trevor | 14478 | Electrical Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Satwell, Berkshire, UK, on 18 May 1935. Attended Southfield School, Coxford, and left at age 15 year 6 months and entered the Royal Navy on 11 Sep 1950 as an Artificer Apprentice with Service No P/MX 887619. Underwent training in HMS Raleigh and HMS Collingwood. Changed to Electrical Artificer apprentice (Electrical Artificer App) 23 Jul 1951. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 5th Class on 1 Jan 1955. Granted a free discharge to enter the RNZN at Maori on 14 Jan 1955. Possibly the main reason was that his father, an ex-RAF Sergeant, was living in Christchurch. Drafted to HMS Tyne (a Depot ship) to continue his training. Advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 15 Dec 1955. Drafted to Bellona 18 Jan 1956 to 16 Apr 1956 (which had been returned to the RN in the UK) possibly to start taking off various articles from the ship as it was decommissioned on 17 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and came to NZ in that ship being involved in the Suez affair on the way to New Zealand. He remained in Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division and advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class 10 Dec 1956. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in Black Prince 23 Sep 1958–1 Jan 1959 being advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 9 Mar 1959. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 31 Jul–23 Dec 1959. Also served in Pukaki being advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 14 Apr 1960 and later served in Otago being advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. He returned to Otago on 15 Apr 1964 and advanced to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer on 1 Jun 1965 and to Chief Electrical Artificer 1 Jun 1966. Served in Otago from 14 Apr 1964–27 Oct 1966 He was awarded the GSM 1962 with the clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ during that time. In 1968 Chief Electrical Artificer Bown spent some time in the UK attached to NZ Defence Liaison Staff in London and at HMS Collingwood. Drafted to Waikato 7 Aug 1968–29 Aug 1969. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal in 1968, His remaining service in the RNZN was in Philomel. Discharged to RA on 17 May 1972. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity, NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| BOYD, Ainslie Altona (Pip) | 7544 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 20 Jul 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN in Jul 1943 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in the Pacific during WWII. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Sailed to Korea via Brisbane and Hong Kong. Served in the Han River area and mainly on the west coast. Escorted two seamen back to ship when they were returned from 16 Fd Regt after having jumped ship and impersonated Army gunners. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Discharged from RNZN Oct 1957. Enlisted in NZ Army and served in Malaya attached to 241 Signal Squadron 4 Apr 1963–17 Sep 1963. Later Sergeant in 161 Bty, RNZA and served in South Vietnam 30 Jul 1966–15 May 1967. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, also KWSM, Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Discharged from Field Force Command X List 10 Jul 1969. Pip Boyd was a member of the team of veterans which went to New Caledonia to make the 70th Anniversary of NZ’s role in the Pacific campaign WWII. Died 15 May 2018 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim, aged 90 years. |
| BOYD, Allan | 203864 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/01/2052 | Born Petone, Wellington 10 Jan 1919. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 7 Jan 1951 and was Troop Sergeant Major D Troop 162 Bty. Later was appointed Battery Sergeant Major for 162 Bty. Attended a course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ as a member of the Artillery Relief Force Training Team. Deplaned Auckland 26 Jan 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 48 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Remained in Kayforce and later in 1952 returned to Korea and served in Korea a total of three years 255 days in the Emergency Force. Enlisted in the Regular Force on 28 Jun 1955 in the rank of Gunner, Temporary Staff Sergeant. Travelled by RNZAF Hastings to attend the Long Gunnery Course in the UK, 4 Jan–25 Nov 1960. RTNZ 17 Feb 1961. Awarded NZ Army LS&GC Medal (Military) in 1963. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 2 Jan 1965. Discharged from the Regular Force as Warrant Officer 1st Class on 20 Dec 1968. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BOYD, Barry Thomas | 568130 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Napier 16 Jun 1932. Employed as a driver for H. Nightingale, Port Ahuriri, Napier. Served in CMT 2nd Intake. Previous service in Territorial Force in 2 Fd Regt, RNZA. Attested at Waiouru 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Underwent training at Waiouru Camp and Burnham Camp where he completed his Corps Training. Emplaned on Teal flight Wellington 28 Jan 1953 bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. M/I Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Went AWOL four days after arriving in Japan. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 7–21 Feb 1953. M/O Reinf Training Unit on posting to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 5 Mar 1953. Had several lapses of judgement and failed to comply with military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. Was overseas one year 37 days. Discharged from Kayforce and posted to TF unit 19 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Napier 1 Feb 1957. Died Hastings 6 Sep 1963 aged 31 years. |
| BOYD, Christian Albert | 971052 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Wellington 2 Feb 1930. Railway surface man for NZ Railways Dept, Invercargill. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and travelled by Teal flying boat Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted from NZ Reinf Unit to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Jan 1954 and TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn the same day followed by a move to Brit Com Comms Zone Med Unit 1 Feb 1954. Was in care for 34 days with abdominal pains. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 Feb 1954 and appointed NCO i/c Cooks but reverted to rank of Gunner on 1 May 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7–13 Aug 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier 14 Oct 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Australia to Auckland arriving 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. Returned to Te Aroha after discharge. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Thames 23 May 2012 aged 82 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOYD, Gordon David | 11199 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 08/03/2052 | Born Napier 13 Jan 1930. Enlisted 13 Jul 1946 as Boy 2nd Class. Served in Bellona as Boy 1st Class 11 Sep 1947. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 13 Jul 1947. Promoted Able Seaman 13 Apr 1948. Posted from Bellona to serve in Taupo 9 Feb 1950–14 Mar 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 15 Mar 1951 but Hawea had sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951. He possibly joined Hawea on 14 Mar 1951 at Brisbane. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 20 Feb 1952. Was one of a small group of RNZN personnel who were given permission to cross Korea in a party led by Rev Harry Taylor (Able Seaman G.D. Boyd, Ordinary Seaman B.T. Taylor and Ordinary Seaman J.A. Newman). RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving at Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel 29 Apr–31 Jul 1952. Later served at Irirangi at Waiouru and advanced to Leading Seaman on 20 Feb 1953. DEE on 12 Jan 1954. Posted to RNZ Naval Reserve 13 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 21 Jun 1978 with a brain tumour aged 48. Well regarded by his contemporaries. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BOYD, John Andrew | 12847 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland 2 Jun 1929. Enlisted in Royal Navy (D/MX 771867) 20 Jun 1947 as Naval Stores Assistant from age 19. Underwent training as a Probationary Stores Assistant at HMS St George from 20 Mar–16 Jun 1947 and was then TSFD to HMS Ceres on 17 Jun–2 Oct 1947. Advanced to Stores Assistant 3 Oct 1947 and remained in Ceres until 19 Oct 1948. Serving in HMS Falcon (a RN Air Station at Hal Far) on Malta 20 Oct 1948–28 Jun 1949. TSFD to RNZN on 15 Jun 1949 on a six-year engagement and joined Tutira at Malta on 28 Jun 1949. His father was then living in New Zealand. Served in Pukaki 30 Jun 1950 to 16 Jan 1951 This ship left NZ on 3 Jul 1950 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. It RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. On RTNZ he next served in Bellona which was visiting New Plymouth when he took ill. Died New Plymouth 23 Apr 1951 (DD) through inhalation of large foreign body, aged 22 years. Buried at Aramoho, Whanganui where his father was living. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOYD, Robert Marshall (Bob) | 11084 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton 9 Aug 1929. Came from Glen Afton near Huntly. Enlisted 15 Nov 1945 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Served in the Far East Fleet in Japanese waters 16 Jul 1946–24 Nov 1947 in both Achilles and Gambia. Later served in Bellona. Also served in Lachlan before being drafted to Taupo 28 Jul 1951–25 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. While in Korean waters served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Discharged Aug 1953 and posted to the RNZ Naval Reserve 9 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. These medals lost in house fire and were replaced at cost in 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Posted to RNZ Naval Reserve 9 Aug 1953. Died Army Bay, Whangaparaoa 17 Jul 2009 aged 79 years. |
| BOYDEN, Brian William Job | 206303 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/02/2052 | Born Dannevirke 12 May 1924. Served during WWII in NZ at Palmerston North at CD School of Instr 1 Nov–15 Dec 1941. Also served at Opaki and Waiouru. In Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles 8 Mar 1943, then on indefinite leave without pay Napier 13 May 1943. Served in 2 Armoured then TSFD to RNZAF Pool, Napier 28 Sep 1944. M/I Trentham Camp 9 Apr 1945 as an Unattached Pers ex RNZAF Remuera. M/I from ASC Papakura on TSFD to 2 NZEF NZ Jayforce, Burnham Camp 21 Mar 1946. Embarked Lyttelton 23 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral for passage to Japan. Entered Japan 18 Aug 1946. (627979, Lance Corporal,19 Coy NZASC) Also attached Tokyo Bn 9 Sep 1946 and promoted Temporary Lance Sergeant the same day CTBA Tokyo Bn 2 Nov 1946. Promoted Sergeant 26 Nov 1946 and to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while CSM 19NZASC Coy. Embarked Japan for RTNZ 14 Sep 1947 and disembarked Auckland 30 Sep 1947. Discharged Jayforce5 Nov 1947. Self-employed agricultural contractor from Dannevirke. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in Main Body for Korea. Underwent training at Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in C Troop,162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while Appointed Troop MT NCO 11 Oct 1951 but reverted to GNR 4 Nov 1951. Pictured in the snow in Korea in the Auckland Weekly News 16 May 1951. M/I NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 4 Feb 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. ETD for RTNZ from Iwakuni was 3 Feb 1952 and emplaned on 8 Feb 1952 (compassionate grounds) Went AWOL at Marrickville, Australia 15 Feb 1952 while on return journey to NZ. Deplaned Auckland 16 Feb 1952. Served overseas one year 70 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.299 was sent to Tipapakuku, Dannevirke on 1 Feb 1957. Died Dannevirke, 26 May 1994. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BOYER, James Doidge | 816657 | Gunner | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Levin 31 May 1924. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and entered Japan 14 Aug 1946. Served in 22 Bn. Embarked for RTNZ 6 Jul 1947 and M/I to Area 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 2 Oct 1947. Also served in Korea. NO TRACE of a Korea file yet found. Died Waipawa, 21 Apr 2004 aged 79 years. |
| BOYES, Alan Rex | 14582 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Featherston 29 Sep 1936. Left school and enlisted 28 Sep 1952 in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters with the UN naval forces. Served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 29 Mar 1954 while in Korean waters. Completed courses at HMAS Rushcutter and later at HMAS Watson for Underwater control course of 17 weeks. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Apr 1955. Also served in Hawea, Black Prince, Kiwi, Rotoiti and Stawell. Sent to the UK in May 1960 to become part of the crew for Otago and brought the ship back to NZ and arrived at Devonport on 19 Oct 1961. Drafted to Royalist 17 Oct 1961 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 24 Oct 1961. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and returned to HMAS Watson 14 Aug 1963. Drafted to Otago 30 Jan 1964–7 Oct 1965. In Philomel 8 Oct 1965. DEE 1 Dec 1966. Died Papatoetoe 2 Sep 1990 cremated South Auckland Crematorium. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BOYES, Frederick Saner | 208831 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 11/03/2055 | Born Rotorua 9 Jun 1929. Frederick Boyes had an unusual parentage for the period. He was born 1929 to an English father and a Japanese mother. Driver for NZ Express Company, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Posted to G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1953, to Temporary Corporal 1 Dec 1953 to Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1954 and to Sergeant 1 Apr 1954. Admitted Canadian Fd Dressing Station 12 Aug 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital Kure, Japan. Discharged from Hospital 3 Sep 1954. Emplaned Japan 8 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 11 Mar 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 359 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jun 1955. Initially returned to Ranfurly, Otago. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.300 sent to his given address Dunedin 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted in TF in Mar 1958 but was discharged at his own request 6 May 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BOYLAND, James Albert | 2102 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2052 | Born Napier on 30 Mar 1935. Living at Te Awamutu before his entry into the Navy. Enlisted 2 Oct 1940. Served as a Boy Telegraphist in HMNZS Leander 28 Aug 1941–27 Sep 1942. Promoted Ordinary Telegraphist 28 Sep 1942 and to Telegraphist 30 Mar 1943. Stayed with Leander until 7 Jan 1944. Served in Achilles 8 Jan 1944 until 12 Sep 1945 advancing through to Leading Telegraphist. Also served in Japanese waters with the occupation force after the war. Served in the Naval Signal Station at Waiouru, Arbutus, HMAS Penguin and in Bellona before being drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Feb 1950 to 28 Nov 1952. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. Remained in the ship until it returned from Korean waters 21 Nov 1952. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 May 1952, p.2788). DEE Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Taupo in 2002. Died Taupo 31 Jan 2015 in his 90th year. |
| BOYLE, Gordon Richard | 12524 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 19/08/2051 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 30 Jan 1933. Enlisted 11 Nov 1948 the 15th Class of Boys as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki served on Bellona for one year before being drafted to Rotoiti for service in Korea. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Aug 1951 possibly taking passage in SS Taiping and completing the journey by air. Also served in Black Prince during the Royal Visit in 1953–54. Returned to Korea on Kaniere and served from 2 Mar 1953 to 3 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged at the completion of his engagement 29 Jan 1957. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Replacement medals issued in 2004. Died Auckland 19 Aug 2008 aged 75 years. |
| BOYLE, Peter Hourigan | 535405 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Thames on 7 Apr 1933. 3rd Intake of Compulsory Military Training (6th Hauraki Regt). Enlisted in Kayforce in Oct 1955. 20th Reinforcements (the last). Flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Hiro, Japan. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Driver 10 Tpt Coy at Gloster Valley, then at Inchon. Had a minor brush with military disciple during TOD in Korea. He won the Commonwealth 100 Yards Sprint championship at Inchon in 1956. Also played rugby for unit team. RTNZ by troopship from Korea to Hong Kong (HMT Austarius) then by RNZAF Hastings to Singapore, Darwin, Brisbane to deplane Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1957. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Rotorua in 1996. Retired to Waihi Beach where he was living in 2004. Died Rotorua? 19 Mar 2016 aged 82 years. |
| BOYLE, Peter Walton | 971966 | Gunner | Not Posted | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 28/10/2053 | Born Wellington on 16 Feb 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class but was discharged as unsuitable. Service in Merchant Navy for about 18 months. On enlistment in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 20 Apr 1953 he did not add his 15 months Boy Service in the RNZN. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by civil air to Japan via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Did NOT enter Korea. A Discharge Cert from the Merchant Navy found by accident at NZ Base Camp Hiro, Japan, showed his birth date to be 16 Feb 1934. As he was under-age, he was RTNZ for discharge from Kayforce and posted to a TF unit 12 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was overseas 92 days. Only awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.301 sent to Timaru 1 Feb 1957. |
| BRABANT, George Clifford (Lofty) | 203794 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/01/2052 | Born Devonport, Auckland, on 19 Mar 1927. Did some part-time service during in New Zealand during WWII but did not qualify for any medals. Diesel tractor serviceman for Gough, Gough and Hammer at Whakatane. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea as a Bombardier Fd Regt driver. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed TSM and Gun Instructor 20 Feb 1951. Attended a course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952 and qualified with the following remarks, “Any remarks on this man would be superfluous. He is definitely a First Class (underlined) Instructor”. Reverted to Bombardier 17 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ as an Artillery reinforcement instructor, deplaning Wellington 26 Jan 1952 and was posted to Waiouru. After 41 days leave, he was for several months assisting with the training of replacement personnel. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 47 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.302 sent to an address in Whakatane on 1 Feb 1957. His medals were stolen from a storage facility while he and his wife were overseas in the 1990s. They were replaced at cost. Living at Whakatane in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane, 30 Jul 2010 aged 83 years. His remains were interred in Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. |
| BRABNER, Patrick James | 203814 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/03/2055 | Born Rangataua (near Ohakune) 20 Dec 1923. Enlisted in NZ Territorial Force during WWII with Service No 457923 and was posted to 1 Ruahine Regt. Then served in RNZN with Service No 5500. Served in HMNZS Scarba (trawler) and in Motor Launches in the rating of Able Seaman. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Packer and driver for the Northern Roller Mills at Marton and was an angle dozer driver and excavator operator. Enlisted in Kayforce on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit, to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 10 Jun 1951 as the result of an accidental injury. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure and was discharged to NZ Base on 3 Sep 1951. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 23 Aug 1952. This first tour was one year 258 days. Re-embarked Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney with 4th Reinforcements. Re-entered Japan 13 Dec 1952 and re-entered Korea 15 Dec. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 28 Feb 1953 and was admitted to 28 Fd Amb then TFRD Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. This injury was caused by petrol burns possibly from a homemade heater or cooker. Discharged from hospital 1 Jun 1953. Posted back to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jul 1953. Granted two three-month extensions for service. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Feb 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 12 Jan 1955, NCO i/c Bulldozer. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for flight to Sydney and RTNZ for discharge to deplane Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Total overseas service during the Korean War was three years 361 days. Admitted to Whanganui Hospital 11 May 1955 and was discharged 4 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Nov 1955. Died Tauranga 18 Sep 1968, aged 44 years, buried Pye's Pa Cemetery. |
| BRACEWELL, James Alexander | 204322 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/06/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Auckland 1 Jan 1927. Came from Bombay, South Auckland. Post Telegraph skilled linesman at Pukekohe. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 24 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 21 Jul 1952. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from KayForce7 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharge Cert sent to Bombay, South Auckland 1 Feb 1957. Post & Telegraph employee before re-joining the Army on 18 Jul 1957. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for Singapore and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Moved north to Kota Tinggi. Served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya, 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. (Army 248/3/8 dated 28 Nov 1958). RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook disembarking Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Posted to 4 NZ Inf Brigade Sigs Sqn on 3 Mar 1960. Emplaned Whenuapai 21 Jan 1961 for further service in SE Asia and was posted to HQ NZ Army Force Singapore and was on TOD to 2 NZ Regt. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 29 Nov 1961. Once again posted to 4 NZ Inf Brigade Sigs Sqn on 19 Jan 1962. Emplaned Whenuapai 4 Apr 1963 for Singapore and was attached FAP 249 Sigs Sqn (Singapore) on deplanement 6 Apr 1963. RTNZ on Flight NZH 22 ETD Changi 15 Sep 1963 ETA Whenuapai 17 Sep 1963. Posted to 4 Bde Sigs Sqn, Papakura Camp. Promoted Corporal 10 Feb 1964. Later served at the School of Signals, Waiouru. Promoted Sub Sergeant 16 Feb 1969. Discharged 1 Jan 1974. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Pukekohe, 19 Nov 2003 aged 75 ears. |
| BRACHER, Gordon John | 15673 | Engine Room Artificer 5th Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK, 19 Jun 1936. Entered the RN 5 Jan 1953 as an Artificer Apprentice (Art App) and was issued the Service No MX 913856. He served in HMS Fisgard and HMS Caledonia, both used to train artificers and engineers for the Royal Navy. He was granted free release from the RN on 26 Dec 1956 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 27 Jun 1956 as an Engine Room Artificer App. On arrival in NZ he was stationed in Philomel and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 1 Jan 1957. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 17 Jun 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Stawell 15 Sep 1958 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 17 Jun 1959. He next served in Black Prince, Kaniere, Black Prince again (advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 25 Oct 1960) then Philomel and Royalist 13 Jan–17 Oct 1961. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. He also served in Taranaki 20 May 1963–13 Jun 1965, Otago 7 Jan–26 Oct 1966 and later Waikato (Marine Engineer Artificer 1st Class 9 Nov 1967 and then Chief Marine Engineer 21 Jun 1968) and Taranaki (Warrant Marine Engineer Artificer (Temporary) 12 Feb 1971 and to Warrant Marine Engineer Artificer 1 Aug 1971). His final service was in COMAUCK and Philomel. Discharged to RA 19 Jun 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BRACKSTONE, Frederick Charles William | 13311 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Branksome, Dorset, UK, 30 Mar 1920. Employed as a waiter before he enlisted in the Royal Navy on 23 May 1938 as an Assistant Steward with Service No P/LX 22612. Served in several shore stations and ships including HMS Scimitar (destroyer) 13 May 1939–17 Apr 1940. Advanced to Steward 23 May 1939. HMS Proserpine (shore station at Lyness, Orkney) and advanced to Leading Steward (Temporary) 7 Apr 1941. Drafted to HMS Icarus (destroyer) 3 Jun 1942–10 May 1943 and would have been involved in Operation Pedestal escorting a convoy to Malta in Aug 1942. This was the convoy that saved Malta from the Germans. Served in the French built torpedo boat La Flore captured at Portsmouth in 1940 from 15 May 1943–16 May 1944. Served in HMS Skipjack as Petty Officer Steward (Temporary) 15 Aug 1944–15 Jul 1946 operating from St Angelo (Malta) and Nile (Alexandria). This was another ship as an earlier Skipjack was sunk at Dunkirk 1 Jun 1940. He returned to Britain 23 Sep 1946 and reverted to Leading Steward but then regained that rate. His remaining time in the RN was in shore stations. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, War Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945-1951’ (probably in Skipjack), Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (13 Apr 1956). Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Jul 1950 as a Steward. The following day he was promoted Leading Steward. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN naval forces in Korea. Promoted Petty Officer Steward 1 Dec 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 23 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel and Tamaki between 24 Nov 1951 and 14 Jan 1953. Also served in Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–6 Oct 1954 and in Bellona 7 Oct 1954–19 Aug 1955. Also served in Lachlan, Kaniere and Royalist. Discharged to RA as Petty Officer 16 Jul 1960. Died Kerekere 13 Jul 1988, aged 68 years, buried at Kerekere. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BRADFORD, Thomas Robert | 13406 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 14 Dec 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as Seaman Boy. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. RTNZ 18 Mar 1953 and served in Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged BNPS 21 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 1 Jan 1998 in his 64th year. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRADLEY, Douglas Oliver | 15109 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 11 Nov 1936. Served in Wellington College Air Training Corps for three years and then Wellington Sea Cadet Unit for 10 months. Student before joining RNZN on 27 May 1954. Granted the Service No 15109 and the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel drafted to Black Prince 14 Jan 1955. Also served in Kiwi and Lachlan. Drafted to Royalist 5 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1958–5 Apr 1960. In Apr 1960 he was selected for crew of Otago, a Rothesay-class Type-12 Frigate and sent to the UK for training and to bring the ship to NZ. Otago was commissioned into the RNZN on 22 Jun 1960 and arrived at Dunedin on 19 Jan 1961. Douglas Bradley later served in Endeavour 9 Aug–26 Nov 1962. DEE 26 Nov 1962. Douglas later became a commissioned Sea Cadet officer with TS Leander (Auckland) and served many years with that organisation. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), Cadet Forces Medal with clasp for second award, NZDSM and PJM. |
| BRADLEY, Ewan McClelland | 13916 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Cromwell, Otago, 29 Dec 1932. Employed as a fitter before he enlisted in the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. Underwent training as a Stoker in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 19 Feb 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 20 Sep 1952. Was at Philomel for 13 days before returning to Lachlan 22 Nov 1953. Served in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 6 Apr 1954–24 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korea. Pukaki left Singapore for RTNZ 5 Apr 1956 and arrived Auckland 21 May 1956. Drafted to Toroa 14 Aug 16 Jan 1958. Later served in Kaniere 17 Jan 1958–7 Jan 1959. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Jan–11 Sep 1959. His final days of service were in Philomel. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Possibly awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BRADLEY, Fredrick Desmond | 802517 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 29 Oct 1931. Boilerman and Locomotive foreman NZ Railways, Wellington, also fireman and 2nd Class Engine driver. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area occupied by 1 Comwel Division. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for travel to Australia. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney, deplaning Harewood 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 149 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit (4 Company, RNZASC). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to Work for Railways as a Loco Foreman. Later went to live in Australia. Living Gulgon, NSW, Australia 1995. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BRADLEY, Herbert (Bert or Brad) | 203937 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Ruawai Naumai, Northland, on 30 Nov 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce in 1950. Gave date of birth 19 Nov 1927 (actual date 19 Nov 1930) on attestation making him three years older to qualify for inclusion in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled on MV Taiyuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in the Imjin river area near Hill 355. Played in 161 Bty Rugby team. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.305 was sent to an address in Avondale, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Chatham Islands 31 Oct 2021 aged 90 years. |
| BRADLEY, Ian Andrew | 1957 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 06/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Dannevirke 6 Jan 1925. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training served in HMNZS Leander from 4 Jun 1941 to 8 Jan 1944. This meant that he was probably one of the replacements from New Zealand joining the ship at Colombo, filling the vacancies caused by the Royal Navy personnel being returned to the UK. During this service he was probably on board during the action at Kula Gulf when the ship was heavily damaged by a Japanese torpedo. Leander was returned to the Royal Navy in May 1944. He served in HMNZS Achilles 9 Jan 1944 to 18 May 1946. Also served at Cook III and at HMS Pembroke on course. Served in Tutira from 6 Oct 1950 to 23 Aug 1951. Took passage in Rotoiti to join his ship as Tutira had sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950. Discharged to shore and RNZ Naval Reserve 31 Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 21 Sep 1956. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| BRADLEY, John Albert | 206065 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/03/2051 | Born Masterton 17Jun 1926. Embarked 30 Mar 1946 on HMT Chitral for service in 22 Battalion in BCOF Japan (657092, Private. HQ Infantry Corps) and was promoted to Lance Corporal during this service. He was attached to 6 NZ Gen Hosp and on return to 22 Battalion was employed as a Regimental Aid Post (RAP) medical assistant. RTNZ on the ship Dunera and disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Driver employed by Masterton County Council. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 as a member of ‘Dog’ Troop, 162 Bty. Injured and sprained his left knee when he fell over an embankment near Paizu. Admitted to Swedish Hospital 2 Jan 1951, TSFD to the American Hospital at Osaka and was then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp at Kure for some six weeks. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni for RTNZ for treatment, admitted Repat. Gen. Hosp. Concord at Sydney before continuing to NZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Mar 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Masterton 6 Nov 1999 aged 73 years. Later awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRADLEY, Leo Patrick (alias SPRING, Robert) | 204432 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Whanganui on 6 Aug 1926. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 452718) for which he was awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Jayforce (Service No 656659) for service in BCOF Japan. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 27 Oct 1947. Also served in the Australian Army for two years four months between 19 Aug 1950 to 13 Oct 1952. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland deplaning 23 Nov 1954. Entitled to UN Medal for Korea only. Departed from NZ two-days after cut-off date for British Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 118 days. Discharged 29 Jan 1955. Joined RNZAF 4 Jun 1955 to 25 Apr 1959. Then re-joined the NZ Army in 1961 and served as Private in 1 NZ Regt (Pearce's Battalion) in Malaya from Sep 1961. Completed a jungle warfare course at Kota Tinggi. RTNZ 21 Aug 1963. Discharged 22 Jan 1969. Discharge Cert sent to Ohakea 1 Feb 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| BRADLEY, Walter David Forrest | 206400 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Timaru on 29 Sep 1926. Also served during WWII and in BCOF, Japan. Telegraphist for Post & Telegraph Department at Otaki. Enlisted 8 Feb 1951in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 17 Jun 1951 RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 8 Aug 1951. First sent to 16 Fd Regt Sigs Platoon but M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Apr 1952 and was discharged from the hospital 26 Jun 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 NZ Tpt Coy and CTBA 24 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 20 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Timaru 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 29 Jan 1975 aged 46 years. Buried at Timaru. Brother 5690 Corporal Phillip Bradley served in NZE and became a POW 1941–45 and was held in Stalag VIIIB, Poland. Brother Major Charles Bradley Served in RNZAF in the Solomon Islands during WWII and later served in NZ Army from 1948. |
| BRADY, Douglas Charles | 208705 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Roxburgh, Otago, on 13 Dec 1920. Cadet in the Post & Telegraph Department, Caversham, Dunedin. Served in RNZN with Service No 3594. Enlisted in Oct 1941 as Ordinary Telegraphist. Went to the UK for training at HMS Drake; served in HMS Tyne (a Depot Ship); HMS Western Isles, a World War II naval training base established at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull; HMS Edinburgh Castle (RN base, Freetown, Sierra Leone) for one month in 1943; then in HMS Elena, an Anti-submarine trawler for nine months. He then served in HMS Philoctetes a destroyer depot ships out of Freetown, Sierra Leone. RTNZ via HMS Malabar in Bermuda and arrived back in NZ Aug 1944 and continued to serve until 28 Nov 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a Telegraphist for PT Department at Heriot, West Otago. Attested 26 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to H Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1953 and was stated to be “…a very conscientious and sober soldier, a keen and industrious worker and an excellent instructor.” Promoted to Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1954 and appointed Troop NCO. Promoted Corporal 1 Dec 1953 with the remark that he “…has proved himself a thoroughly efficient NCO.” Embarked Kobe, Japan 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha for Australia. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged 11 Jul 1954 shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.305 was sent to his given address in Caversham, Dunedin, 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BRADY, James Christian Andrew | 14531 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Levin 21 Jun 1935. Enlisted as a Junior Stoker 7 Aug 1952. Served in Bellona before deployment to Korean waters. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and served in this ship during second deployment to Korean waters. Employed as Stoker Mechanic on board ship. Served mainly on the west cost of Korea. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was stolen when he was on leave. Medal was replaced at cost. Discharged physically unfit for naval service 26 Jan 1956. Entitled to NZOSM. He lost part of his Korean Gratuity because of misconduct. Died Whakatane? on 3 Aug 2001. |
| BRADY, Lewis | 13769 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/02/2053 | 06/05/2054 | Born Bradford, Yorkshire, UK, 5 Jul 1919. Warehouseman before joining the RN on 12 Dec 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No D/SX 467644. His first ship was Galatea a light cruiser commissioned in 1935 and served in her from 29 Feb–20 May 1940. On 4 Apr 1940, the Polish destroyers Burza, Grom and Błyskawica reached their new home base at Rosyth. In the afternoon they left the harbour with HMS Galatea, her sister ship HMS Arethusa and three destroyers. They were ordered to conduct a patrol in the North Sea and were later ordered to intercept German invasion groups heading for Norway. (See also COLLIE q.v.). Awarded a Hurt Certificate 19 Mar 1943. He spent some time in HDML 1051 operating from Defiance and Drake (Plymouth) and at HMS Nile (shore station) Alexandria in Egypt. Drafted to MTB 62 at St Angelo, Malta 14 Mar 1943. He also served in HMS Speedy (minesweeper) operating from Malta until she struck a mine. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 29 Jun 1943. Returned to the UK, 16 Sep 1943 and served in shore stations Defiance and Drake IV until drafted to HMS Capetown (light cruiser) 4 Apr 1944. He then served in HMS Ceres another light cruiser. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 16 Jul 1944. Then served in HMS Hague and left for the far East in her but arrived at Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) too late to take any real part in the war in the east. Was at HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) Aug 1946. Lewis Brady returned to the UK in Oct 1946 and then served in HMS Tatar an accommodation ship for the Reserve Fleet. He also served in HMS Newfoundland, Raider and Camperdown and was discharged from the RN on 7 Feb 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star and War Medal. Enlisted 8 Feb 1952 in the RNZN at Maori, the RNZN Office in New Zealand House, London as an Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer on successive days. He was one of several RN men who joined the RNZN in Feb 1952 and arrived in NZ shortly after. After familiarisation in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Hawea and Black Prince. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 7 Feb 1958. His address at that time was in Porirua East, Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BRAGG, James Massey | 207722 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born on Stewart Island, New Zealand on 1 Aug 1925. Self-employed fisherman. Brother of Sergeant J.B. Bragg (q.v.). Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier at Waiouru before embarkation and appointed 2i/c gun. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1 on 1 Jun 1951. Promoted Sergeant 28 Sep 1951. Sergeant J. Bragg (Bluff), Gunner Roger Wood (Christchurch) and Gunner J. Reid (Auckland) photographed firing the 51st round of a 101-gun salute for King George VI in 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp at Jure 8–20 May 1952 and on discharge M/I to NZRTU. Both brothers missed their furlough flight to RTNZ and were off loaded from their flight ER 61. Later emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 268 days. After furlough he was to return to Burnham Camp and arrange onward movement. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1952 by direction Commander of Kayforce. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.309 was sent to Bluff on 1 Feb 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Bluff 7 Sep 2001 aged 76 years. |
| BRAGG, John Bennett Taumata | 207865 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born on Stewart Island on 20 Nov 1927. Labourer from Bluff. Brother of James Massey Bragg (q.v.). Enlisted in Kayforce about the same time as his brother James. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Took part in all the major actions of the battery before returning home. Promoted through ranks to Sergeant during his stay on Korea. Posted to Brit Com Leave Unit in Tokyo, 25 Oct 1952. Both he and his brother missed their furlough flight from Iwakuni to RTNZ and were originally on ER 61 for RTNZ but wee off loaded. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 11 Apr 1953 and discharge and deplaned at Auckland on 15 Apr 1953. Discharged 8 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 12 Dec 1980 aged 53 years. |
| BRAGG, Norman John | 207844 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Picton on 28 Feb 1921. Farm labourer from Lower Wairau, Blenheim. Enlisted for service during WWII on 2 May 1945 and was discharged 10 Sep 1945 because the war had ended. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier then Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment as a Gunnery Instructor. Report stated, “…efficient and has been carrying out instruction duties since 5 Jul 1951”. Promoted Temporary Sergeant Gun No.1, 29 Jan 1952 and to substantive rank 29 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.311 sent to an address in Wellington on 1 Feb 1957. Living in Blenheim 2003. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| BRAGGINS, Sydney George | 923932 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Westport on 30 Jan 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington on 18 Mar 1953 and flew by flying boat to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in the Plant Troop in Tokchong and Imjin areas. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 3 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.312 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to Denniston, West Coast. Later enlisted in RNZN and advanced to Able Seaman. Discharged from HMNZS Philomel, 25 May 1967. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE). Died Westport 3 May 2014 aged 84 years. |
| BRAID, Noel Charles (Crash) | 206296 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dunedin 24 Dec 1924. Labourer at Waipawa. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Had on board with him a four-month-old fox-terrier from Taihape called Katu. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment i/c Driver Operators 14 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 262 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.313 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to an address in Napier. Received first presentation of Life Membership of the NZ KVA in Hawke's Bay. Was a mover and shaker in the Hawke's Bay area where NZ KVA was concerned. Died Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, Hastings 9 May 2002 aged 77 years. |
| BRAILSFORD, Gordon Stanley | 206442 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Wellington 31 Mar 1930. Journeyman Motor Mechanic for Williams and Adams Wellington. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Apr 1952 and appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Temporary Corporal 12 Jul 1952 and appointed i/c Section then to Corporal 1 Dec 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and placed on NZ Roll 23 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.314 was sent to Scorching Bay, Wellington on 1 Feb 1957 but was returned to Base Records where it remains today. |
| BRAITHWAITE, Horace Jameson | 203815 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Dunedin 3 Jan 1929. Employed as a warehouseman in Devonport, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and after training in Waiouru and Papakura embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, served in 162 Bty and served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.315 sent to an address in Auckland on 1 Feb 1957. |
| BRAITHWAITE, John | 12825 | Cook | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Penrith, Cumberland, UK, 8 May 1927. Previous service in the Royal Navy from 11 Dec 1944 to 2 Mar 1947 starting as an Assistant Cook at HMS Royal Arthur a shore station near Skegness before going to HMS Duke and then HMS Victory. By 22 Aug 1945 he had been TSFD to HMS Mayina a large transit camp a few miles from Colombo in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). One comment that has survived about this camp was, “At mealtimes in barracks there is always an atmosphere of unrest. The crockery is badly chipped and hardly washed. And the food prepared by indifferent native cooks, is probably the worst in the island.” Perhaps John was able to try and improve the standard here. He was also at HMS Lanka and HMS Highflyer which were also shore stations in Ceylon. Did two months on HMS Thyme (corvette) and later returned to the UK in the destroyer HMS Tower. Completed his time in the Royal Navy at HMS Victory. Enlisted in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) and came to NZ in Lachlan. Drafted to Rotoiti 9 Feb 1950–23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 and served in Korean and south-east Asian waters. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Also served in Black Prince 16 Jan–28 Jun 1953. Later served in Bellona 9 Jan 1954 to 19 Jan 1955. Was in Tamaki for final posting. DEE 11 Jun 1955. Moved to Tauranga on discharge. Died Rotorua 7 Oct 1977 aged 50 years. Buried at Rotorua Services Cemetery. |
| BRAITHWAITE, John | 206021 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Gateshead, north-east UK, 5 Jun 1919. Previous service in Royal Artillery, British Army with Service No 893024. Employed as a plasterer at Lower Hutt before he enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Underwent training at Linton and Waiouru Camps. He requested his campaign medals and had written to the RA Records in the UK for these. RA Records requested confirmation of his entry into the RNZA and date of attestation. He was shown as serving in A Troop. K Bty at Linton Camp at the time. Unfortunately, there is no record of the medals issued. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. TSFD to Kayforce XVI List 1 Feb 1951 M/O Reinf Training Unit, posted to 16 Fd Regt and Struck Off XIV List 17 May 1951. Accidentally injured 5 Jan 1952 and was admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb with burns to his face. TSFD to 21 Evac Hospital Seoul and was discharged from there to his unit 14 Jan 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.315 was sent to Palmerston North 1 Feb 1957. Died Palmerston North 15 Jul 1989, aged 70 years, buried at Kelvin Grove cemetery Palmerston North. |
| BRAMLEY, Gerald Alan | 206123 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/02/2052 | Born Auckland on 28 Aug 1927. Enlisted in Paeroa for service in BCOF Japan. Embarked for Japan after 1 Jan 1946 but reinforcement not currently known. (811973, Private, Div Provost Company.) Deer culler from Taupo. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Sergeant Bramley was then attached FAP to NZRTU as Cadre NCO 4 Dec 1951. Mentioned that on first arrival in Korea they were not well equipped and only had pup tents for the first three months. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ as an Arty Instr at Trentham. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.317 was sent 1 Feb 1957to his given address in Taupo. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Dannevirke Jan 2017. |
| BRAMLEY, Murray Arthur Watson | 208192 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Ashburton 22 Jun 1924. Carpenter and joiner, for Russell & Co, Ashburton. Home Service during WWII 28 Oct 1942–30 Apr 1943 and again 13 Nov 1944–28 May 1946. Was in 36 Army Troops Salvage Coy NZE. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Embarked 29 May 1946 on HMT Empire Pride for service in BCOF, Japan as 629210, Sapper, 5 Company NZE at Yamaguchi. M/O and attached FAP to Tokyo Bn 7 Sep–2 Oct 1946. Attached FAP 2 NZ Div Cav Regt 10 Apr–6 May 1947. Embarked for NZ 6 Aug 1947 and disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 May 1952 and appointed Section 2i/c. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 May–13 Jun 1952 suffering from burns. Promoted Corporal 1 Sep and appointed Sec Commander ‘C’ Pl. M/O 10 Tpt Coy on 5 Apr and M/I NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1953 and placed on NZ Roll the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Wellington 27 May 1953, 7.30am. Served in Korea one year 300 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in 2002 aged 75–76 and is buried in Ashburton Public Cemetery |
| BRAND, Richard | 208978 | Private | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch on 2 Mar 1928. Labourer for Ryan Bros., Contractors New Brighton, Christchurch. Enlisted in Jayforce but was discharged before embarkation. Enlisted 28 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Underwent training mainly at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 9 Sep 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 11 Oct 1954, TSFD to Canadian FDS then moved to Brit Com Z Med Unit, then to 121 Evac Hosp. Eight days of treatment for his sight. Had a few conflicts with Military Law while in Korea. M/I NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.319 was sent to Christchurch on 1 Feb 1957. Died Christchurch? 21 Jun 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BRAND, William Nelson (Bill) | 207879 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Invercargill, on 10 Jun 1929. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZASC as a driver in NZ Transport Platoon. Emplaned (TNZ Roll No.64, p.5) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952 in the rank of Corporal. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.320 was sent to an address in Winton, Southland, on 1 Feb 1957. Living at Mataura in 1996. Died Gore 4 Jun 2021 aged 90 years six days before his 91st birthday. |
| BRANDON, Roger Wallace | 12947 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kurow, Waitaki District, 60km north-west of Oamaru, 29 Jun 1933. Enlisted in RNZN 7 Sep 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Tutira and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 as Boy 1st Class for his service in Korean waters. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 1 Apr 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but remained with Tutira until Aug when he was drafted to Bellona. Also served in Black Prince and later Lachlan. Reached rate of Able Seaman. Discharged 21 Jun 1957 engagement expired and posted to the Inactive Reserve. Died in a motor accident at Auckland (Papakura?) 8 Apr 1958 aged 24 years not quite a year after he left the RNZN. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRANIFF, Charles Edward | 207709 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born 12 Dec 1916. Had 2.5 years in Sydney University (according to his attestation document). Sign writer and commercial artist from Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mrs N.A. Braniff, Palmerston North. Enlisted in 2 NZEF 12 Sep 1939 and was issued the Service No 4439. Embarked 5 Jan 1940 for Australia. Embarked Sydney 24 May 1940 for RTNZ disembarking 27 May 1940. Re embarked 21 Jul 1943. Entered Egypt 18 Aug 1943 as member of 32 Fd Regt RNZA. Posted from 32 Fd Regt to 4 NZ Fd Regt 25 Sep 1943. Embarked Alexandria 17 Oct 1943 for Italy. Damaged his Rt knee when fell down bank when taking cover near Florence, Italy 30 Jul 1944. Posted to NZ Div Pro Corps 25 Mar 1945. Promoted Lance Corporal 25 Mar 1945. TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Nov 1945 and arrived NZ 13 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as sign writer for R.D. Cairns Car Painters, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Underwent training at Burnham and Waiouru. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 3 Jan 1951 while NZ Reinf Training Unit Ord Room Clerk. To be Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of Battery Quartermaster Sergeant of NZ Reinf Training Unit 20 Feb 1951. To be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 22 Feb 1951. Reverted to Bombardier 22 Jun 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 22 Jun 1951. Went AWOL 14 Dec 1951 and was reduced to the rank of Gunner 15 Dec 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 2–5 Apr 1954 and re-admitted 9–26 Apr 1954. He committed further breaches of discipline which resulted in punishment in Brit Com Mil Corrective Estab. Released from Brit Com MCE 23 Aug 1952. It is possible that he went AWOL so often to get himself back to NZ so he could be near his children. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.321 sent to a Wellington address 1 Feb 1957. Died Lower Hutt 4 Jun 1986 aged 69 years, buried at Taita Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRAXTON, Arthur Neville | 14816 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Invercargill 22 Nov 1936. Employed as a Junior Warehouseman before he enlisted in the RNZN 28 May 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. He trained in Tamaki, where he was also rated a Boy Bugler. Drafted 16 Nov 1953 to Kaniere as Boy 1st Class and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954. Served in Korean waters in Kaniere as part of the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 23 May 1954 and to Able Seaman 23 May 1955. Sounded the Last Post and Reveille at the ANZAC Day Ceremonies at Kure and Yokohama 1955. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Later served in Kiwi, Black Prince, Hawea and Rotoiti. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZSSM as he participated in Operation Grapple, the nuclear test at Christmas Island in 1956 while serving in Rotoiti. Discharged BNPS on 14 Apr 1958. Entitled to NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear) and NZDSM. Living at Oamaru in 2004. Died Oamaru 26 Nov 2014 aged 78 years. |
| BRAYSHAW, Kelvin Valentine | 11200 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Blenheim 9 Sep 1930. Enlisted 11 Jul 1946 in RNZN as a Seaman Boy. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 2 Jan 1952. Leading Telegraphist, Radio operator. Served in the Chodo / Sokto area on the west coast of Korea for a short time but the bulk of the work was as Commander Task Unit 95.12.3 based at Paengyong Do / Taechong Do. Main role was to intercept small craft trying to infiltrate the ROK areas with weapons or people. Used to work with Korean PT Boats that were involved in inshore work. Secondary task was providing bombardment of on shore targets but the effectiveness of that was limited because the Loch -class frigates only had one 4-inch gun. Rotoiti on this second tour left behind three anchors when the ship came under fire in the Han River and they had cut the chains to make a quick getaway. Rotoiti also collided with the Dutch destroyer Piet Hein during a very foggy morning and made a hole in her side near the bow. Returned to Auckland 19 Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| BREACH, James Carey | 11201 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Fernside near Featherston 23 Feb 1930. Enlisted 11 Jul 1946in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he served in Bellona 3 Jul 1947 to 2 Oct 1948. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 23 Feb 1948. Served in Hawea then returned to Bellona before serving again in Hawea from 6 May 1950 to 10 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived ucklan d 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince. DEE 23 Feb 1954 and posted to Inactive Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Joined NZ Police. Discharged from Police 28 Mar 1962. Deceased. |
| BREAKWELL, Tony Hunter | 206757 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 14/04/2054 | Born Dannevirke 28 Jul 1930. Employed at the Whakatu Freezing Works before he enlisted as a Kayforce replacement on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Jun 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Applied to take his discharge in Japan and enrol in the Canadian Army but he withdrew this application for discharge in Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and furlough deplaning Wellington 17 Apr 1954. Returned to Korea emplaning Wellington 2 Jun 1954 deplaning Japan 5 Jun 1954. Did not re-enter Korea until 21 Aug 1954–failure to adhere to written and verbal orders. Posted to 16 Fd Regt until 20 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1955. |
| BREANT, Augustus James | 204717 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/03/2054 | 05/11/2054 | Born Auckland 3 Jan 1929. Labourer for the Auckland Gas Co. Enlisted in Kayforce on 27 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954 and was posted to H Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 at Iwakuni, probably on RNZAF Hastings that took some of the 18th Reinforcements up to Korea, for RTNZ on compassionate grounds deplaning Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas 242 days Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| BREGMEN, Harold Cecil | 203744 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton, 1 Nov 1928. Served as an Aircraftman 2nd Class in the RNZAF for six months. Polisher for Hamilton Electroplaters. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 19 Jan 1951 and served in 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was involved in the battle at Kapyong Apr 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 31 Feb 1952 and appointed Tech Storeman. Promoted Lance Bombardier 9 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Auckland 23 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He was a Vice President of the NZKVA Auckland and a Life Member of the Asson Died Auckland, 5 Mar 2000 aged 71 years. |
| BRENNAN, Eric John | 206133 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/11/2054 | Born Waimate 31 Mar 1928. Motor trimmer at Todd Motors, Petone. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 19 Jan 1951. Attached to British J.R.B.D for Cooking Course 18 Feb–11 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 May 1952 and appointed Battery Cook. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 28 Jun 1952 and to Bombardier 27 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for first tour one year 251 days. Re-emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 for second tour and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 5 Mar 1953. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Applied for but cancelled his application for discharge in the UK. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning at Harewood 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas for second tour one year 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.324 was sent to and address in Timaru 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted in Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 and served in 1 NZ Regt at Taiping and Ipoh. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook, embarking at Penang 25 Nov and disembarking at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 (M). Discharged from the Army 9 Mar 1960. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Perth Australia, 1 Oct 2004 aged 76 years. |
| BRETT, Ernest Hector | 206228 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Whanganui on 16 Sep 1925. Driver for A.H. Yarrow, Baker, Manaia, Taranaki. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. After training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted firstly to NZ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jun 1951 while holding appointment of Section 2i/c Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal 27 Oct 1951. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.325 was sent to an address in Eltham on 1 Feb 1957. Died Palmerston North 22 Mar 1990. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRETT, Frank | 203816 | Private | NZ Base Wksp Sec | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1 Aug 1928. Lift engineer from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base Workshop. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Jan 1951 while holding appointment of Vehicle Mechanic. Attached to 16 Fd Regt on TOD 5 Apr–16 Apr 1951. Fitter Gun, Field Regiment. Reverted to Craftsman on ceasing to hold appointment as Vehicle Mechanic. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.326 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to his given Auckland address. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRETT, Selwyn William | 204229 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland 6 Jun 1928. Served in the RNZAF for six months. Cleaning contractor from Te Papapa, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained for Korean service in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured. Admitted 37 Canadian Field Ambulance 4 Jul 1952 with burns to face and shoulders. TSFD to 8055 MASH the same day, TFRD to 121 Evacuation Hospital 6 Jul, then to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 18 Jul for further treatment. Discharged from 6th Convalescent Depot 28 Jul and returned to unit. Accidentally injured with gunshot wound to toes of right foot 31 Oct 1952. Admitted 37 Canadian Field Ambulance and was TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and discharged from this unit 18 Dec 1952. Was in 163 Bty at this time. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 221 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1954. Discharge Cert sent to Te Papapa, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. Died Auckland 22 Jun 1976, aged 48 years, buried at Waikumete Services Cemetery. Later Awarded/entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRIANT, Hugh Moulding | 36146 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/04/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Wickfield, Berkshire, UK, 17 Sep 1931. British National Service Trainee (Service No 22334592) who completed 2 years training in the Royal Signals. He was trained and employed as Operator Keyboard and Wireless. Served in the UK and also in the Middle East Land Forces from Dec 1950 to Feb 1952 as Senior Operator Radio Teletype (RTTY) Link between Cyrenaica (Libya) and HQ MELF. Enlisted in the New Zealand Army in London and then came to NZ. Regular Force soldier and posted to RNZ Sigs. At Signals Branch Army HQ and then to HQ Central Military District. Promoted Corporal 28 Feb 1955 and appointed Cypher Operator. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Also served at NZ Base HQ and in Brit Com Base Sigs Regt. CTBA to Base Sigs Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Harewood 23 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 34 days. SOS Kayforce 30 Jun 1955 and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living at Auckland 2002. |
| BRIDGWATER, John Henry | 204231 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 26/04/2054 | Born Edgware, London, UK, 30 May 1925. Cargo worker and plumber, Cargo Workers' Union, Auckland. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce as a replacement draft. Previous service in Royal Naval Air Service for four years. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course of instruction 13 Feb 1953. Attached to CATC Inchon for Court of Enquiry 29 Jan–3 Feb 1954. Discharged in UK approved. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and then to Kure for embarkation to the UK. Embarked HMT Dunera at Kure 26 Apr 1954. ETA UK on 4 Jun 1954 and disembarked at Portsmouth. Served overseas two years seven days. Discharged in UK, 11 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BRIGGS, Douglas Marriot | 206614 | Lieutenant | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/08/2051 | Born Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK, 27 Jun 1915. Served in the East Surrey Regiment, British Army 8 Dec 1939–20 Oct 1945 during WWII. Served in the First Army in Western North Africa and the in Italy. He then came to NZ after the war. Commercial Traveller for E.D. Hickling, Havelock North. Enlisted 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. His original issue of WWII medals (1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘1st Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal) were lost when the Wahine sunk. These were replaced at no cost. Resigned his commission (Temporary Captain) on account of disability. Was out of New Zealand only 23 days. One source states, “…did not enter war zone – is not eligible for medals.” RTNZ from Darwin, deplaned Auckland 24 Aug 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not qualify for any Korean War Medals. Discharged 10 Sep 1951. |
| BRIGGS, Huia Leonard | 203795 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born Rotorua 14 Jan 1927. Previous service in Jayforce with Service No 811951. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 17 Sep 1948. Carpenter at the Re-Hab School, Rotorua. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver in A Troop, 161 Bty. Accidently injured 2 May 1951 with gunshot wound to left foot. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to BCOF General Hospital, Japan. Discharged from Hospital 17 May 1951 and returned to unit. Attended JRBD Cooking Course 17 Sep–13 Oct 1951. Attended a further cooking course 26 Nov 1951. Later promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier (on the recommendation of the O.C. Cooking School) while holding appointment as Cooking Instructor 10 Jan 1952. RTNZ on 10 May 1952 for furlough and re-emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney bound for further service in Korea. Re-entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Japan 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ at the completion of his tour. Deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas two years 205 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.329 was sent on 1 Feb to his given address in Rotorua. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRIGHT, Dereck Arthur | 13835 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/02/2053 | 06/05/2054 | Born Coggeshall, Essex, UK, 19 May 1920. Merchant Navy seaman before joining the RN on 14 Jun 1938 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/MX 94332. After initial training in HMS Pembroke he was drafted to HMS Cumberland (heavy cruiser) on 22 Feb 1939 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class 14 Jun 1939. Cumberland was in the South Atlantic and in Dec was forced to self-refit in the Falkland Islands and was not with HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles when the Graf Spee was engaged in battle. Cumberland steamed for 34 hours and took the place of Exeter which had been heavily damaged. Cumberland then went to South Africa where she was refitted at Simonstown Naval Base. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 28 Oct 1940. Served in HMS Pembroke 14 Aug 1941–16 Jun 1942 and advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary). Drafted to HMS Kent (heavy cruiser) 17 Jun 1942–26 Dec 1943 and was involved in at least four Russian convoy protection tasks and was part of the escort for HMS Renown which was bringing Prime Minister Churchill back from a Conference with the US President in Quebec. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 12 Jan 1943. His next ship was HMS Bonaventure, a submarine depot ship and served in the Pacific Theatre with submarines and midget submarines. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 25 Feb 1946. He returned to Britain and served mainly in HMS Pembroke. Drafted to Cleopatra (light cruiser) 19 Aug 1948–4 May 1950 and served in the Home Fleet. Released to Reserve 11 Jul 1950. Entered the RNZN at Philomel on 13 May 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the succeeding days. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1945 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Kaniere returned to NZ on 2 Mar 1954. He served in Bellona then Kiwi where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. He continued to serve in Bellona, followed by Royalist and Black Prince. His final service was in Philomel 23 Sep 1957–12 May 1958. DEE 12 May 1958. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRIGHT, John Mackintosh Addison | 208126 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born the UK on 1 Mar 1927. Served in the British Army (Service No 14452950) 1944–49 in both the Royal Armoured Corps and the Parachute Regiment qualifying as a parachutist and 3-inch mortar man. Served in Palestine. Was serving as a Corporal in East Africa when he took his discharge by purchase. Worked for an engineering firm in East Africa for six months before coming to NZ. Applied for original Kayforce but was not medically fit. Rabbiter for Hawea Rabbit Board, Denniston, Hawea Flat, Central Otago. Next of Kin shown as his mother, Mrs M.H. Bright, Glenuig, Loch ailort, Inverness, Scotland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce at Dunedin. Was initially selected as an Officer Cadet for Kayforce, applied for release from Kayforce officer cadet but remained to go overseas. Emplaned Wellington 19 Sep 1951 on Teal flying boat for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 3 Oct 1951. Driver Operator in D Troop, 162 Bty. Later Lance Bombardier. Was involved in an Australian Army patrol with an Australian Forward Observation Officer when attacked by Chinese forces near Point 355. Struggled back through a gap in the Minefield with Captain Salmon RAA who was twice wounded by grenades. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.330 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRIGHTWELL, Douglas George | 1825 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Napier, 9 May 1921. Employed as a postman possibly at Morrinsville before he entered the NZ Division of the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 13 Oct 1939 with Service No NZD 1825. Underwent training in Philomel. Drafted to HMS Achilles 27 Feb 1940–9 Dec 1942. His first work on board was probably to take part in repair and refitting of damage sustained during the Battle of the River Plate. In Jun 40 Achilles was involved in the search for survivors of SS Niagara which had been sunk by a mine laid by the German raider Condor. Located the lifeboats and towed them to the Hauraki Gulf. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 11 Aug 1940. In Aug 1940 Involved in the search for the German raider Orion after the sinking of SS Turakina in the Three Kings Islands area. Later involved with convoy escorts and in Nov was involved in the unsuccessful search for a German raider which had sunk SS Rangatane. During Jan to May 1941 was involved in convoy escorts and in mid-May rescued the survivors of the NZ minesweeper Puriri which had sunk during minesweeping operations clearing mines laid by the Orion. Achilles was TSFD to the RNZN in Jul 1941. Was involved in more convoy escorts. Joined ANZAC Squadron on 12 Feb 1942 and then joined US Task Force 11 on 18 Feb for defence operations off Rabaul and was under Japanese air attack on 20 Feb. Returned to Auckland in Sep for refitting and addition of further anti-aircraft weaponry. Drafted to Philomel then Tamaki. Drafted 11 Mar 1943 to Islington Bay a Defence storage depot but returned to Philomel 24 Aug 1943. Served in Kiwi 22 Oct 1943–19 Jun 1945. Advanced to Leading Stoker on 25 Jan 1944 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1944. Drafted to Achilles 15 Sep 1945–30 Sep 1946 and served in the final operations of WWII and later in Japan as part of the occupation force. He was in the ship when it was returned to the RN. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946–14 Oct 1947 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship to NZ. Served in Philomel 15 Oct 1947–22 Feb 1948 then returned to Bellona 23 Feb 1948–21 Sep 1949. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic and then to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 1 Jun 1949. Drafted to Tutira 1 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951. DEE 30 Oct 1951 Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal, The Korea Medal ERII and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and is Entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Rotorua 31 Dec 1976 aged 55 years. |
| BRIMICOMBE, Ronald Fredrick | 802431 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Greymouth 22 May 1931. Previous service in CMT and the Territorial Force. Sawmill hand, Randall Creek Sawmill Co, Kopara, West Coast. Enlisted 24 May 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. After training for Korea mainly in Burnham he emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas of PCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep 1953. He was admitted to hospital on several occasions. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 93 days. Discharged 26 Jan 1955. Discharge Cert sent to Nelson Creek, West Coast, 1 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. Living Kaiapoi in 2001. |
| BRISCOE, Allan John | 206229 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Opunake, Taranaki 23 Feb 1927. Self-employed driver. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training in Waiouru embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZRTU 12 Feb–18 May 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight on R.M.A. Aranui ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.332 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to Oaonui, Taranaki, 1 Feb 1957. Died Opunake, 8 Oct 1991 aged 64 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROADHURST, Douglas Garside | 206758 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZDC | 07/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Wellington 17 Sep 1928. Dental Mechanic from Wellington. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Private, Temporary Sergeant 14 Jul 1952. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt 21 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 NZ Tpt Coy and CTBA 24 Nov 1952. Promoted Sergeant 14 Oct 1952. He spent his time between 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, 16 Fd Regt and NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 4 Jun 1953 and to Staff Sergeant 1 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland. Served overseas one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Henderson, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. Died 8 May 1996 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROADLEY, George James | 208127 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 16/02/2052 | Born Cromwell, Central Otago 16 Feb 1929. Driver for South Otago Transport, Balclutha. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning on 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for two to three-day voyage and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Served in 10 Tpt Coy from Pusan to Seoul and places in between. Emplaned 3 Feb 1952 Iwakuni for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Auckland 16 Feb 1952. Served overseas 199 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Apr 1952. Discharge Cert sent to Te Aroha 1 Feb 1957. Joined Regular Force but only served between Jul and Dec 1957. Discharged own request. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROCK, Henry Cyril Melville | 13820 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Callington, Cornwall, UK, 14 Apr 1920. Entered the Royal Navy 16 Jul 1935 for Seaman Boy service with Service Number D/JX145292 and on 14 Apr 1938 served as an adult seaman. Discharged as a Petty Officer and worked in civilian occupations for nearly two years before he enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London 12 May 1952. Advanced from Able Seaman to Petty Officer (Radar Plotter 2nd Class) on successive days. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast on patrol and escort duties. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but Petty Officer Brock remained with Pukaki until 9 Jan 1955. Was at Philomel 10 Jan 1955 to 8 Sep 1956. Sent on course to HMAS Watson 2 Mar–8 Sep 1957. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 14 Apr 1955 when he was on course at HMAS Watson. Drafted to Royalist as Chief Petty Officer 19 Sep 1957 and appears to have met the ship in Singapore when it returned from Penang. Served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters this ship having left NZ 20 May 1957. RTNZ to 4 Jul 1957. Regarded as “An excellent Chief Petty Officer and RP Instructor. Capable, conscientious, loyal with wide experience willing to tackle anything. He has run the school and RP classes with a minimum of fuss and bother. Cheerful and possessing a great fund of common sense he leads by example not by shouting and threatening disciplinary action. Has an excellent manner with both his seniors and juniors, male and female. An asset in any ship or establishment.” Awarded British Empire Medal, QB Hons (London Gazette, 10 Jun 1961). Discharged to RA 11 May 1962. Became an office clerk on retirement from the RNZN. Died Resthaven Private Hospital, Cambridge 28 Mar 1998 aged 78 years. Cremated Hamilton Park Crematorium, Newstead. His RNZN service resulted in the awards of NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. There is no indication on his file whether he received these awards and no information as to his Royal Naval service or what medals he received for WWII. |
| BRODIE, James Edward | 204217 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born 18 Mar 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 27 Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for travel to Japan. Disembarked Kure, 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Mar 1952 and served in D Troop. Committed several military discipline breaches which resulted in time in the Canadian Detention Barracks as shown in Kayforce Part II, Routine Orders. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Oct 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I NZ Base HQ 11 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney SOS Kayforce 18 Jan 1954 and posted to C Class Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.334 sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Morrinsville. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRODRICK, Ernest Purewa (Ernie) | 535107 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 18/11/2055 | Born Ruatoki North, 16 Mar 1932. Labourer for Gear Meat Company, Wellington. CMT 2nd Intake and Territorial Force in Hauraki Regt with HQ in Tauranga for three years. Enlisted in Kayforce 14 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 19 Jun 1954. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. When the 16 Fd Regt was RTNZ he TSFD to RNZASC on 12 Oct 1954 and was posted to B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Acting Lance Corporal 24 Feb 1955. Contracted Tuberculosis and was hospitalised in the Brit Com Gen Hosp at Kure Japan before being invalided back to NZ for further treatment. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharge Cert sent to Panmure, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. Died Papakura, 2007 aged 74 years. |
| BROGDEN, Harvey Pete (Harry Patrick) | 206443 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Palmerston North 28 Jan 1929. Previous service during WWII. Vehicle Mechanic at Taihape Auto Co. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for travel to Pusan and entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon 2 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 Dec 1952 and appointed Ordnance Artificer Sergeant, Workshop Platoon and promoted Sergeant 10 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 11 May 1953 and appointed Mechanic Staff Sergeant. Was regarded as a first-class tradesman able to instruct other tradesmen. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.337 was sent to a Tauranga address on 1 Feb 1957. Died Whakatane 21 Jun 1989, aged 60 years. Buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. |
| BROMHEAD, Robert | 13071 | Temporary Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire UK, 31 Oct 1909. Served in the RN from 2 Aug 1925 to 31 Oct 1927 with Service No CM 39440. He was then an Engine Room Artificer apprentice for three years and was in HMS Pembroke 1 Jan 1930 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. He served in HMS Hawkins 12 Jan 1930, then Calypso 10 Mar 1930–11 Mar 1932. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 8 Mar 1932. He served in several other ships including HMS Viscount (destroyer), HMS Ramillies (battleship), HMS Sussex 30 Nov 1938–21 Sep 1940 (cruiser) and advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 11 Apr 1940. His character was shown as V Good and Efficiency as Superior on many occasions. He was awarded Royal Navy LS&GC Medal 20 Nov 1942 as Chief Engine Room Artificer while serving in HMS Lancaster (a former US destroyer) as shown in UK Naval Application Book 1940–44 p.178. Ty Act Commissioned Engineer 9 Oct 1945 as published in the Royal Navy List 1948. Entered the RNZN on three years loan from 19 Mar 1949. Appointed to HMS Loch Morlich from the date he was loaned to the RNZN. The ship was renamed HMNZS Tutira 11 Apr 1949. Robert Bromhead was in the crew that brought the ship to NZ. He stayed in Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval forces. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. In Philomel 15 Mar 1951 to 9 Jan 1952. Discharged BNPS 9 Jan 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for his service in the RNZN. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His other service medals not known but may well include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. |
| BROOKE, Claude William | 13584 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dargaville 23 Feb 1933. Was a schoolboy before entering the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. Was sent on leave without pay until 24 Jan 1951. Initial training in Tamaki then Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 22 Apr 1951–13 Jun 1952. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class 31 Dec 1951. On RTNZ drafted to Philomel then to Irirangi 29 Aug 1952–4 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in South Asia. Served in Malayan waters before proceeding to Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 7 Jul 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. On RTNZ served in Irirangi and Philomel before drafting to Bellona from 13 Oct 1955 for passage to Australia to attend a further course in HMAS Cerberus 23 Oct 1955–10 May 1957. Advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Jul 1955. Back in NZ he served briefly in Philomel before moving onto Irirangi 29 Jun 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 1 Jul 1957 and to Petty Officer Radio Electrician 1 Jul 1958. Claude Brooke also served in Royalist 2 Oct 1958, Philomel 9 Aug 1959, back to Royalist 25 Aug 1959 and then back to Philomel with a two-week spell at Irirangi just prior to his discharge. Awarded Naval GSM (M) and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died 22 Dec 2015 aged 82 years. |
| BROOKE, John | 31357 | Lieutenant | Attached 3 RAR | NZ Regt | 18/06/2051 | 17/10/2052 | Born Jubbulpore, India, 14 May 1927. Regular Force Officer served from 1946–1974. Son of Lieutenant Colonel John Ingham Brooke. Graduated from Royal Military College Duntroon Jan 1949. Seconded to Kayforce and left NZ 18 Jun 1951. Appointed Liaison Officer at HQ Comwel Div and attached to 3 Royal Australian Regiment. Wounded in Action whilst leading an Australian Patrol. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force 4 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 122 days. Northern Military District Training Cadre staff Sep 1950-Nov 1952. Adjutant Wellington Regt for a short while. Member of the Coronation Contingent from March to Aug 1953. Served in 1 NZ Regt in Malaya Sep 1961 to Nov 1963 and was appointed Company Commander. On RTNZ he was posted to Army HQ and appointed GSO2 (Training) then GSO2 (Plans). Posted to 1 Bn Depot Aug 1966 and became Commanding Officer 1 Bn Depot and assumed command of 1 RNZIR Nov 1967. Appointed MBE in NY Hons 1967. Served in Malaysia Nov 1967–Dec 1969 as CO 1 RNZIR during which time he visited his men serving in South Vietnam 27 Aug–2 Sep 1968, 21–27 Feb 1969, 4–12 Apr 1969, 9–16 Jun 1969 and 2–9 Aug 1969. Awarded Vietnam Medal. RTNZ on ANZ Flight TE 702 arriving at Auckland 9 Dec 1969 and then attended Joint Services Staff College in Australia Jan–Jun 1970. Director of Training at Army General Staff Jul 1970. Retired 18 Jun 1974. Died 8 Oct 1974, aged 47 years. The funeral service was conducted at St Mary's Anglican Church, Karori. Later awarded NZOSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| BROOKER, Charles Frederick (Charlie) | 206444 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Pakipaki, Hastings, 10 Mar 1926. Process worker, Wood plastics, Pakipaki, Hastings. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Sailed from Sasebo and entered Korea 8 Sep. Posted to B Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. This platoon was employed in transporting food, clothing, and ammunition supplies and required to carry troops on occasions. RTNZ 1 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Discharge Cert sent to Pakipaki 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Entitled to NZOSM. Died Havelock North 6 Dec 2014 aged 88 years. |
| BROOKING, Eric Oscar | 211372 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Te Araroa, Kawakawa Bay, East Cape 25 Oct 1929. Watersider employed by Port Employers Association Napier. Enlisted 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Oct 1954 and travelled to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Platoon is not known. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas 218 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1955. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living Flaxmere, Hastings. |
| BROOKING, John (Te Roha Paraeu) | 336891 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast 20 Feb 1930. Labourer for Miles Construction Coy, Auckland. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Posted to B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and was mainly in transporting supplies. Suffered petrol burns on left leg possibly from a homemade heater and was admitted 24 Nov 1953 to 38 Canadian Field Ambulance. Discharged from hospital 10 days later. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned at Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Sep 1954 and posted to C Class Reserve. Discharged 21 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Inaha, near Ruatoria 9 Jan 1959 aged 25 years. Buried at Taumatamihi, Ruatoria. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROOKLAND, Stanley Robert | 13199 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Timaru 1 Feb 1932. Enlisted 1 Feb 1950 in the RNZN as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki he was drafted, like many of his contemporaries, to Bellona for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic in Oct 1950. Also served in Kiwi and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 15 Oct 1952 at Philomel before he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters and travelled via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji and arrived Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Later Petty Officer Seaman. Also served in Black Prince. DEE 31 Jan 1956. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Timaru in 2004. Died Timaru 27 Dec 2004 aged 72 years. |
| BROOKS, George Joseph Lawrence | 206617 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Taumarunui 18 Mar 1925. Labourer, Riverbank Dairy Factory, Woodville. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements 27 Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ on furlough deplaning Wellington 28 Oct 1953 ex Sydney. Involved in a vehicle accident of a car driven by a former Kayforce man who died of his injuries. Admitted to Pahiatua Hospital 15 Nov 1953 with head injuries. Not considered fit for further Kayforce service. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 272 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.339 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Palmerston North. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROOM, Peter John | 11652 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hataitai, Wellington 13 Sep 1931. Left school and entered the RNZN 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Mar 1948 and to Signalman Boy 25 May 1948. His first sea service was in Bellona 31 May 1949–13 May 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 13 Apr 1949 and to Signalman 13 Jul 1950. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 28 Mar–21 Jun 1951 to attend a training course. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Tamaki and in the Defence Motor Launch P3551. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and in Korean waters RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. DEE 12 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and KWSM. |
| BROOME, Graeme William | 204123 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Cambridge 31 Mar 1929. Farmer and tractor driver for W.S. Wood, Otorohanga. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey to Pusan disembarking Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 1–12 May 1951 where he was often tasked to drive various officers on their duties. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 13 May 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Japan, 14 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas two years 20 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. Discharge Cert sent to Claudelands, Hamilton, 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Whakatane in 2007. Died Whakatane 12 Feb 2012 aged 82 years. |
| BROOME, Ronald Seon David | 622633 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taihape 4 May 1930. Ex RNZAFVR. Driver for R.J. Hall of Taihape. Enlisted 5 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954 and M/I NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 10 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt LAD to 10 Tpt Coy on 28 Oct 1954. Admitted C.D.S. Tokyo on 25–30 May 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–10 Jun 1955 and returned to his unit. Attached FAP to Brit Com Sub-Area 25–27 Oct 1955 (Burial Party) and returned to his Unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ three days later. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1956. Discharge Cert sent to Taihape 1 Feb 1957. Later served in 1 WWC Regt as TF soldier 1 Aug 1959 then 1 Hawkes Bay Regt from 8 Mar 1960. Discharged 21 Nov 1961 SNLR. Died Waiouru, 31 Jul 1975, aged 45 years. Buried at Taihape Services cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BROPHY, Hugh Patrick | 208897 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 20 Jan 1920. Enlisted in Jayforce and was issued the Service No 49384. Embarked for service in Jayforce 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Struck of the Strength of Jayforce and discharged 2 Oct 1947. Employed as a tractor driver for Mrs R. Brophy, Cheviot. Enlisted 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning NZ Reinf Training Unit 27 Jun 1953. Posted 13 Jul 1953 to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 7–11 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 11–22 Sep 1953 and discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew from Sydney by Teal aircraft deplaning Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. Discharge Cert sent to Cheviot 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). |
| BROTHERSON, Kenneth Francis (Cowpoke) | 13125 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Nelson, NZ, on 12 Jan 1934. Enlisted 8 Sep 1949 in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Like many others of his era his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo as a Boy 1st Class on 29 May 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly in Korean west coast waters. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 12 Jul 1951 and to Able Seaman 12 Oct 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 13 Feb–24 Apr 1953 and qualified as Gun Layer 3rd Class. Served at Irirangi. Also served in Lachlan, Kiwi, Black Prince. Returned to HMAS Cerberus 28 Mar–9 Jul 1956 and qualified Gun Layer 2nd Class. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957. Dismissed from HM Service 16 May 1957 four days before the ship was to sail from Auckland on the Second Commissioning voyage to south-east Asia, Hong Kong and Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Kawerau 4 Jun 1990, aged 56 years. Buried South Auckland. |
| BROUGHAM, Thomas | 13265 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Motueka 10 Mar 1932. Served in Bellona from 12 Sep 1950 to 18 Aug 1953 rising through the ranks from Stoker to Stoker Mechanic to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953. Promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic while on deployment to Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained with Pukaki until 31 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served in Black Prince (Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic), Pukaki and Kaniere during operations during the Malayan Emergency and Royalist during Confrontation during the period Jan 1965–Apr 1966. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 30 May 1965. Discharged to Retirement Allowance in 1969. Died Auckland, 14 Sep 1970, as a result of a vehicle accident aged 38 years at Auckland. Buried at Waikumete Services Cemetery. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM 1915 (Malaya), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and NZ Special Service Medal which were sent to his next of Kin. |
| BROUGHTON, Charles Paraone | 204377 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Mangonui, Bay of Islands, Northland, on 15 Aug 1927. Farmhand for Mr J. Jeffs, of Ruawai before enlisting as a Kayforce Replacement on 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned 2 Jun 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled the remainder of the journey to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 8 Jun 1952 and served in A Tpt Platoon. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS on 4 Nov 1952 with an infected index finger. Discharged to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Nov 1952. Had several lapses of military discipline during his time in Korea. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked SS Taiyuan at Kobe 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Australia and from Sydney by Teal flight deplaning Auckland 11 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 283 days. Discharged on 16 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No 343 was sent to his given address in Mangonui, Northland, on 1 May 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Kaitaia 26 Jul 2008 aged 79 years. |
| BROUGHTON, James Muroa | 211094 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Hawera, Taranaki, 17 Jul 1926. Enlisted 1 Feb 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by either Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. M/I NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 30 Oct 1953. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy at Div Rear in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ in rank of Corporal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1955. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Kayforce Discharge Cert No.344 sent to Hawera 1 Feb 1957. Living at Hastings in 2004. Died Hastings 8 Jul 2012 aged 86 years. |
| BROUGHTON, Raymond | 208849 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/05/2053 | 11/03/2055 | Born Bay of Islands, 29 Jun 1926. Labourer for Ministry of Works, Cobb Valley, Nelson. Attested 1 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney 22 Apr 1953. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1953 and entered Korea 8 May 1953. He had a problem with obeying orders at Marrackville Barracks, Sydney which was dealt with in Korea on 22 May 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS on 12 Aug 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit the same day and was then admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Japan 14 Aug 1954. Perforated left ear drum. Had several more lapses of discipline. RTNZ 11 Mar 1955 having served overseas one year 324 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were despatched to him on 20 Aug 1956. Discharged 23 Jun 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.345 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to Tolaga Bay, East Coast, but was returned to Base Records and is still held there today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lawrence 14 Apr 1998 aged 71 years. |
| BROWN, Alan Robert | 208470 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Thornbury near Invercargill 18 Aug 1926. Employed as a farmer for Flett Bros., Otautau. Enlisted 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney on 27 May 1952. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 13 Nov 1953, M/I NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Nov 1953. Embarked Kobe 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 269 days. Discharged 26 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gore 14 Jan 2020 aged 93 years. |
| BROWN, Alfred Murray | 12047 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 5 Jun 1926. Previous service in the Merchant Navy during WWII. Employed as a driver before enlisting in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. Drafted to Bellona 29 Sep 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 27 Mar 1948. Served in Philomel for five weeks and was then drafted back to Bellona 14 Sep 1949–4 Sep 1951. Again served briefly at Philomel and was then drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Retuned to NZ via Hong Kong and Sydney. RTNZ 16 Mar 1953 he remained in this ship until 14 Aug 1953 and was then drafted 15 Aug 1953 to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet. DEE from Philomel 26 May 1954. Medal entitlement,1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1949–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Papatoetoe 25 Mar 2015 aged 88 years. |
| BROWN, Cecil Henry George | 13752 | Chief Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Felixstowe, UK, 10 Nov 1914. Entered the Royal Navy 10 Mar 1931 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No C/JX 135462 and underwent his initial training in HMS Ganges a boys training establishment at Shotley near Ipswich, Suffolk. Drafted to HMS Renown (battlecruiser) as Signalman Boy on 29 Jul 1932, advanced to Ordinary Signalman 10 Nov 1932 and to Signalman 10 Aug 1933. Served in HMS Pembroke 1, HMS Ganges and Pembroke 1 between 3 May 1934 and 14 Nov 1935. Drafted to HMS Duncan which was based at HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) 15 Nov 1935–2 Apr 1938. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 1 May 1937. She was in Shanghai during the Japanese invasion of Jul 1937 and evacuated British civilians to Woosung (part of Shanghai), together with the sloop HMS Falmouth. Cecil Brown returned to the UK, 3 Apr 1938 and was in Pembroke 1 for five months, advanced to Leading Signalman 1 May 1938, before being drafted to HMS Southampton (Town-class cruiser) 2 Sep 1938. In 1939 HMS Southampton was in involved in searches between Iceland and Faeroes for Scharnhorst and Gneisenau after the sinking of HM Armed Merchant Cruiser Rawalpindi. During 1940 HMS Southampton was involved in Atlantic convoy protection. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 11 Mar 1940. He then to part in the Norwegian Campaign at Narvik and Andalsnes where the ship was under sustained air attack. In Nov HMS Southampton was in the Mediterranean and took part in the Battle of Spartivento. In Jan 1941 Under attack by dive bombers SE of Malta and hit by two delayed action bombs which caused extensive damage. In the face of continual air attacks repair work was impossible and the ship, after the survivors had been rescued, was sunk by our own torpedoes. Taken to Alexandria and TSFD to HMS Glasgow 31 Jan 1941. Advanced to Yeoman of Signals 11 Mar 1941. HMS Glasgow was then TSFD to the Indian Ocean where she was involved in troopship protection. Cecil Brown was stationed in HMS Lanka, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 9 Oct 1941–30 Sep 1942 with a brief stay in HMS Haitan at Addu Atoll, in the Maldives. He returned to Pembroke 31 Jul 1942–14 May 1943. Drafted to HMS Philoctetes a depot ship and served in her based at HMS Tana (a shore base at Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya) where he advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals (Temporary) 28 Oct 1944. He was then at HMS Assegai not far from Durban in South Africa. Cecil returned Britain at HMS Pembroke 7 Sep 1945 and was discharged 6 Jan 1947. It appears that he was employed in the Training Ship Arethusa between leaving the RN and joining the RNZN. Known to have received 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, 25 Jan 1952 as Signalman and advanced over the next two-days to Leading Signalman then to Yeoman of Signals. He was held on the books of Philomel 6 Feb–24 Mar 1952. Drafted to Pegasus a RNZN Reserve unit located in Christchurch. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far Eastern Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals 15 Jan 1954. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 but stayed in Kaniere 1 Nov 1955. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 29 May 1955. Returned to Pegasus 2 Nov 1955–11 Oct 1957. Died in Christchurch 12 Oct 1957 and was Discharged Dead. Later entitled to NZZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BROWN, Charles (Charlie) | 13904 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/11/2053 | Born Whatatutu 5 Aug 1934. Enlisted 20 Sep 1951 in RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman then changed to Ordinary Telegraphist. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea in the ship's communications section. Action station was the emergency communication area at the stern of the ship. Also was involved with Korean Motor torpedo boats and was detailed to travel on one of these small ships for a short time. RTNZ in a similar manner to his outward journey and arrived Auckland 29 Nov 1953. Served on Royalist on the delivery voyage from the UK through Suez. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency in 1959. Served at Irirangi (Waiouru). Discharged 4 Aug 1960. Living in Gisborne in 1972. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M), PJM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Colin Peter | 206445 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Wellington 27 Jun 1929. Employed as a plumber for J.J. Moughan, Napier. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce expansion Force. Underwent training at Linton Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug and travelled the three-day boat trip to Pusan disembarking 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951 and was in C Platoon. Admitted Norwegian MASH 23 Oct 1951 and was TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS from where he was discharged 18 Nov 1951. Re-adm to Norwegian MASH 18 Dec 1951 (fever) and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure where illness was diagnosed as gastro enteritis. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Mar 1953 and was sent to the Convalescent Depot for recovery. Posted to NZ Reinf Training unit. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. Was at either NZ Base HQ or NZ Reinf Training Unit until TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Final part of his service was marred by misbehaviour. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Rural Delivery, Hastings, 1 Feb 1957. Died Tauranga, 18 Jun 1995 nine days before his 66th birthday. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Cyril Ernest | 14411 | Radio Electrician | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Wells, Somerset, England 7 Mar 1922. Entered the Royal Navy 28 Feb 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service Number D/JX157552. Underwent his initial training at HMS Impregnable, HMS Ganges and HMS Drake advanced to Boy Telegraphist 14 Aug 1938. Drafted to HMS Devonshire (heavy cruiser) 14 Jul 1939–30 Nov 1940. Served the first part of WWII in the Mediterranean and was then TSFD to the Home Fleet, where the ship carried out searches for blockade runners and commerce raiders. Involved in the search for Scharnhorst and Gneisenau after the sinking of HM Armed Merchant Cruiser Rawalpindi. Took part in the Norwegian Campaign during mid-1940 and evacuated the Norwegian Royal Family and much of the Norwegian Government to Britain in Jun. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 7 Mar 1940 and to Telegraphist 5 Sep 1940. Spent the next four months in HMS Drake and then drafted to HMS Abdiel (fast minelayer) 7 Mar 1941–28 Aug 1943 and again served in the North Sea and in the Mediterranean. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Temporary) 15 Sep 1941. Returned to HMS Drake 29 Aug 29 Aug 1942. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 15 Sep 1942 and to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist the next day. Drafted to HMS Dolphin (Submarine School and Base) 19 Dec 1942. Drafted to HMS Forth (submarine depot ship) 15 May 1943 and sailed to Trincomalee, Ceylon. Served in HMS Storm (submarine) 2 Jul 1943 and was involved in patrols from Trincomalee to Malaya area. Also served in HMS Wolfe (depot ship) and HMS Maidstone (submarine depot ship) which for a short time operated from Freemantle in Australia. After the war also served in HMS Thule (submarine), returned to HMS Drake 17 Jun 1946 advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Permanent) 14 Nov 1946, HMS Fame, HMS Newfoundland (light cruiser) HMS Snipe (frigate) and HMS Malabar the naval dockyard in Bermuda. Released to Reserve from HMS Collingwood on 4 Jun 1952. His WWII medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa, Burma Stars and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori on 11 Jun 1953 as Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class and advanced to Radio Electrician on the next two-days. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel then drafted to Bellona 24 Jul 1953. Advanced to Acting Chief Radio Electrician (Local) 6 Aug 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 22 Sep 1953 and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 4 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Advanced to Chief Radio Electrician 1 Mar 1957. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in Kaniere. Also served in Black Prince and Irirangi again and Philomel. Cyril Brown may have died in Devonport aged 45. Discharged Dead 24 Nov 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BROWN, David Hedley | 207780 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Dunedin 23 Aug 1928. Truck driver for A.W. Williamson, Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. His training was conducted in Burnham Camp and Waiouru. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Vehicle Mechanic in 16 Fd Regt LAD. Served through two very cold and bitter winters in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington about 7.30am 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Sep 1952 and returned to Dunedin. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.348 was posted to an address in Dunedin on 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 5 Oct 2013 aged 85 years. |
| BROWN, Dennis Hugh | 11653 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, 19 Jan 1932. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and when completed was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 9 Sep 1948–11 May 1949. Served in Kaniere 12 May 1949–23 Jan 1950 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Jan 1950. Drafted to Taupo 24 Jan 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Apr 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. On RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 he was briefly stationed at Philomel before being sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 14 Feb–22 Jun 1953. Qualified as a Gun Layer 2nd Class. On RTNZ served in Philomel to 22 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Oct 1953 but was disrated and reverted to Able Seaman 30 Dec 1954. Also served in Lachlan and then at Irirangi. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 17 Dec 1955. DEE 18 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taradale 14 Apr 2014 aged 82 years. |
| BROWN, Desmond Stuart | 204420 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Masterton 20 Oct 1929. Truck driver for F.F. Brown, Hamilton. Came from Morrinsville. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flying boat flight bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Travelled by ship from Japan to Korea. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Nov 1952. Attached FAP to HQ RASC, 1 Comwel Div (NCO school) 8 Feb–28 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 3 Jun 1953 and to Corporal 27 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from a Teal flight. Served overseas one year 254 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1954. Died Auckland 4 Jan 1979 aged 48 years buried at Papatoetoe Services cemetery. Family was later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Douglas | 207781 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/02/2053 | Born Invercargill 7 Nov 1928. Electrician for Longton Jones, Dunedin. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Accidentally injured 30 Jan 1951 at Inchon near Seoul with burns to face, arms and right thigh. Admitted to 24 Med Bn and TSFD to 4 Fd Hosp then to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Mar 1951. M/O NZ Reinf Training Unit and attached FAP NZ Det Kure 24 May 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Jul 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Jun 1952. Attended CATC course 17 Jun 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 20 Jul 1952. Promoted to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier on 1 Aug 1952 and appointed Gun 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 5 Sep 1952 and appointed Gun No.1 and then to Sergeant 31 Dec 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 58 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Admitted Dunedin Hosp 10–13 May 1953. Discharged 2 Aug 1953. Died Omarama 30 Jul 1958 aged 29 years. Buried at Anderson Bay Services Cemetery. Family may claim his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Edward John | 12839 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Stratford, London, UK, 8 Jun 1924. Served in the Royal Navy from 5 Feb 1942 to 14 Jun 1946 with Service No P/JX 307656. His early months of training was conducted in HMS Victory and HMS Collingwood. He then attended training for asdic and anti-submarine skills. He served at sea in HMS Linaria (corvette) and crossed the Atlantic on convoy escort duties and was based at HMS Ferret at Londonderry. Later was in the ship at HMS Lanka, a shore station Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). WWII medallic awards not known but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN 5 Jul 1949 as an Able Seaman. He served in Lachlan and Kiwi before he was drafted to Tutira. On 3 Jul 1950 Tutira sailed from Auckland together with Pukaki on the first deployment of RNZN ships to Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties and was involved as a guard ship at the Inchon landings which pushed the Communist forces back from the South Korean capital. Tutira RTNZ on 31 May 1951. DEE 4 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM having served more than three years in the NZ Armed Forces. Died Auckland 3 Sep 2009 aged 85 years. |
| BROWN, Eric John | 206122 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/03/2054 | Born Dunedin 30 Aug 1916. Served during WWII at home and in 3NZ Div. While in NZ served in the artillery from 1 Jun 1941. Promoted Temporary Bombardier Dec 1941; Temporary Lance Sergeant Apr 1942; Temporary Battery Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 2nd Class) May 1942. Reverted to Temporary Sergeant 22 Jul 1943. Served in 2 NZEF in the Pacific campaign in the Treasury Islands. Embarked 27 May 1943 to serve with 38 Fd Regt and was promoted Sergeant 23 Aug 1943 and to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 22 Nov 1943. Sergeant Eric Brown was Mentioned in Despatches for his “…sterling work obtaining barges, collecting men to load them and ferry guns and equipment and for his work on the beaches and on subsequent days.” RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 8 Jun 1944. Discharged Wellington 14 Jul 1944. Storeman for National Carbon Co, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. M/I Waiouru Camp 12 Sep 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Oct, to Temporary Sergeant 7 Nov 1950 and to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding appointment of Troop Sergeant Major on 4 Dec 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Nov 1951 and discharged 1 Dec 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 11 Apr 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough). Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 May–23 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 and deplaned Wellington 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Six weeks later re-embarked for Korea on 30 Oct 1952. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Nov 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Nov and re-entered Korea 8 Nov 1952. Posted to NZ Reinf Training Unit from 16 Fd Regt 30 Jun 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 22–28 Aug 1953. Posted back to 16 Fd Regt 16 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Jan 1954. RTNZ as Warrant Officer 1st Class passenger, one of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal (with MID), NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 31 Jan 1965 aged 49 years. His family may claim for his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Frederick | 15415 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whangarei 6 Mar 1938. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as a Junior Recruit. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 20 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1956. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 6 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 20 May 1958. Served briefly in Tamaki and was then drafted to Philomel 14 Oct 1958–5 Feb 1961. Drafted to Pukaki 16 Feb 1961–22 Oct 1962 and afterwards served in Philomel until DEE 5 Mar 1964. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 8 Jan 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM. May have died in Whangarei. |
| BROWN, Garth (Brownie) | 31336 | Staff Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 15/06/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 19 Nov 1927. Took discharge from Regular Force to enlist in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Vehicle Mechanic served in 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment (LAD) and 28 Field Engineer Regiment (UK) LAD. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 275 days. SOS Kayforce and discharged 27 Jun 1953. Joined Territorial Force and served for 3–4 years in 6 Light Anti-Aircraft LAD. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.351 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Otahuhu, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Western Australia in 2004. |
| BROWN, Garvin Arthur | 206128 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Whanganui 9 May 1928. Employed as an accounts clerk for John Duthie & Co Ltd, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attended OCTU Selection Board Trentham 5–9 Sep 1950. Also spent time at Linton and Waiouru. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Travelled vi Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to NZ Reinf Training Unit to attend Technical Assistant Course 4 Oct 1951. CTBA attached NZ Reinf Training Unit 13 Nov 1951. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed Technical Assistant 29 Jan 1952. Attached NZ Base HQ to attend Brit Com Sports 18–25 May 1952. Had several items stolen from Base Kit Store in Japan and received compensation for those items. TSFD NZ Roll 17 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Henry Alwin Batt | 15842 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tahoraiti, near Dannevirke, 25 Apr 1940. Employed as a tradesman’s assistant (trade not known) before he entered the RNZN on 17 May 1956 as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Nov 1956 and to Junior Seaman 17 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Drafted to Pukaki 25 Oct 1958–18 Jan 1959 and then to Black Prince 19 Jan 1959. Discharged SNLR 15 Apr 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BROWN, Henry Peter (FLAHERTY) | 690265 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Liverpool, UK, 2 May 1930. Labourer for Wellington Harbour Board before attesting in Kayforce on 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 4 Dec 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation, ceased to be attached 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarks Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia and comes back via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane or Sydney to deplane Auckland from Teal flight 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 7 days. SOS Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). In mid-May 1955 he was charged with deserting in Jun 1952, from SS Rangitoto, which was at Auckland. Army was asked if there was anything in his army record that could be said in his favour in opposing his deportation. Outcome is unknown. |
| BROWN, Hone Te Herewini | 459344 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Te Hapua, Northland, 5 Dec 1930. Fireman for NZ Railways at Frankton. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then flew on by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. His entry to Korea and posting to 16 Fd Regt was delayed 15 Jun 1953 for not adhering to written orders. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Attached FAP 1 Warwickshire Regt 8–14 Nov 1953 and again 22 Nov–3 Dec 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 14 Feb–1 Mar 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 4 Apr 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure, Japan. AWOL from hospital twice during Jun 1954. Returned to Hospital and was discharged to NZ Base HQ, Kure 5 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier three times and was 2i/c gun and to Temporary Bombardier to be i/c Gun but was not able to hold onto this rank and came home as a Gunner. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 26 Jul 1954. Failed to comply with military discipline on several occasions This final time being reduced to Gunner. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 210 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to 1 Northland Regt (TF unit) on 8 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.353 was sent to Te Hapua, Northland 1 Feb 1957. Died Whangarei 13 May 1990 aged 59 years, buried at Maretu Te Hapua. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, James | 30275 | Captain | Attached 8 Hussars | RNZAC | 15/06/2051 | 03/11/2052 | Born Christchurch 15 Aug 1925. Enlisted in the Army in Jan 1945 and was a cadet at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Graduated from RMC Duntroon as Lieutenant 9 Dec 1947. Regular Force Officer. After graduation he served in BCOF, Japan with 2 NZ Div Cavalry and 3 Battalion at Yamaguchi. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Attached to 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars as Lieutenant OC 1 Troop, B Sqn, 8 KRIH. 8KRIH was equipped with Mk VII Centurion Tanks and was involved with close support for 3 Royal Australian Regiment, commanded by New Zealand-born Lieutenant Colonel Frank Hassett. Appointed G3 Liaison Officer, 28 Commonwealth Brigade, in Dec 1951. Promoted Captain, 11 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Oct 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Nov 1952. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to Regular Force. Was also Comptroller of the Household, Government House, Wellington, and New Zealand Instructor at the RMC Duntroon 6 Dec 1962–19 Dec 1965. Continued to serve in RNZAC. Commanding Officer Linton Military Camp circa 1968. Later promoted Lieutenant Colonel and retired on 2 Sep 1971. Awarded 1939–45 Defence Medal, 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Palmerston North circa 1990. Later Colonel Commandant RNZ Armoured Corps with honorary rank of Colonel with C.V.O. Living in Waikanae 2004. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at Huntleigh Hospital, Karori, Wellington, 14 Jul 2020 aged 94 years. Buried Waikanae Services Cemetery. |
| BROWN, James Conway | 206660 | Captain | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/05/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Wellington 9 Apr 1927. Employed as an exchange operator for NZ Post & Telegraph Department Wellington. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Later commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 1 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as OC, H Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, 1 Mar 1953. Promoted Captain, 20 Mar 1954. Appointed MBE (Mil) QB Hons, in recognition of services in Korea during the period 28 Jul 1953 to 31 Jan 1954 (London Gazette, 1 Jun 1954). Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 198 days. SOS Emergency Force 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Regular Force (RNZAC) with the rank of Lieutenant (on probation) 14 Jan 1955. Granted a Long Service Regular Commission 14 Jan 1955. Served in the RNZAC Depot then appointed Adjutant 4 Armd Regt 18 Oct 1956. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Nov 1961 for Singapore and served in HQ 28 Comwel Bde, Terendak Camp Malaya 28 Nov 1961. Emplaned Singapore 23 Jan 1963 bound for London to attend for 3rd Div Emplaning course 27 Jan–8 Feb 1963. Also in the Aden protectorate 24 Jan–24 Feb 1964. Appointed OC 1 Armd Sqn (Queen Alexandra’s) 15 Aug 1964–31 Oct 1966. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Nov 1966 and deplaned Tan Son Nhut 18 Nov 1966 and appointed DAAQMG HQ NZ V Force, Saigon. Emplaned Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, 16 Dec 1968 for RTNZ and deplaned from Air NZ Flight TE 702 at Mangare Airport, Auckland. Posted to retired List (Jul 1969). Retired as Major, Home Command X List, 9 Jul 1969. Awarded Korea Medal UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Died Manurewa 26 May 2000 aged 73 years. Buried Servicemen's Section Manukau Lawn Cemetery. Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and PJM. |
| BROWN, John | 204338 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Ashburton 19 Feb 1920. Employed as a shearer but had no fixed employer but was living at Warkworth, Northland. Previous service in NZ with 2 NZEF, 37 Bn and Territorial Force (NZ Scottish). Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew on by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Had some problems with health and was admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp Jul and Aug 1952 and again in Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6Jul 1953 as a cook to Lance Corporal 6 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 27 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged 5 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. It is not known if he claimed War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for his WWII Home Service. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 16 Aug 1975 aged 55 years. Buried at Andersons Bay. |
| BROWN, Keith Claude | 207132 | Gunner | 161Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/06/2052 | Born Dunedin 9 Jan 1930. Signal erector for NZ Railways at Dunedin. Ex Territorial Force. Served in C Troop, 1 Heavy Mortar Bty, then in RNZASC. Enlisted 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for Japan. Disembarked Kure, 18 Mar 1952. Attended RA Signals course at CATC, Hiro, Japan before entering Korea on 27 Apr 1952. Served in 161 Bty. Was in a Forward Observation Post for Canadian and Australian Artillery. Battle casualty reported wounded at Hill 315 and lost use of his hand. Emplaned Japan 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (medical evacuation) by air via Guam and Australia to undergo further specialist medical treatment. His left forearm and hand were amputated in New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flying boat. Served overseas 136 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Discharge Cert No.355 was sent to an address in Dunedin 1 Feb 1957. After hospital treatment initially returned to his father’s home address in Dunedin. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM with two clasps. Died Blenheim 15 Sep 2015 aged 85 years. Buried in Dunedin. |
| BROWN, Kenneth Stanley | 206661 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 01/09/2053 | Born Wellington 25 Jul 1929. Employed in the building trade by Mr F. Cruchow of Miramar, Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 for service in Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course of instruction 1–22 Feb 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Jul 1952 but reverted to Gunner 24 Sep 1952. Admitted 22 Jul 1953 to 60 Indian Fd Amb battle casualty wounded 21 Jul 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Aug 1953 emplaned Iwakuni 22 Aug 1953 for RTNZ as medical walking case. Deplaned Wellington 1 Sep 1953 and was attached FAP Area 5 HQ Wellington which was to arrange immediate orthopaedic treatment for him. Served overseas in Korea one year 124 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Oct 1954. When again well he became a roof tiler. Kayforce Discharge Cert sent to Wellington 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 and embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec and M/I Nee Soon Garrison. M/O for Nyassa Camp, Ipoh, 12 Feb 1958. M/O to Sungei Kluang Camp 3 Mar 1958. Also served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Taiping, 1957–59. Embarked TSS Captain Cook Penang 25 Nov 1959 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. He was to be posted and TSFD to 16 Fd Regt Papakura 2 Mar 1960 but he took his discharge on payment and was TSFD to the Regular Force reserve on 29 Feb 1960. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Leonard Francis (Brownie) | 203925 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 28 Oct 1928. Employed as a driver for L. Marsh & Sons, carriers at Te Awamutu. Attested in Jayforce 18 Mar 1947 entered camp 26 Mar 1957 but was discharged 66 days later on 30 May 1947. Attested in KMB 9 Sep 1950. Underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Lost by neglect a weapon issued to him (P.I.A.T. No.281) Fined £1 and his pay was placed under stoppage to amount of £10 towards cost of replacement. Photographed serving “left-over chow” to two Korean boys. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1952. Died Te Awamutu, 25 Jan 2005 aged 76 years. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Mati | 14245 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Putaruru 10 Dec 1934. Apprenticed painter before joining the RNZN 22 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince 16 Mar–19 Nov 1953. His next ship was Bellona to which he was drafted as an Able Seaman on 20 Nov 1953 to 2 May 1955. From a large ship he was moved to P3551 (also known as HMNZS Mako) a Harbour Defence Motor Launch 3 Mar 1955 to 31 Jan 1956. He then returned to Philomel before being drafted to Royalist 8 May 1957. Served in this ship during the Second Commission when it visited Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 10 Sep 1958 to 25 Aug 1959. His final sea service was in Kaniere 26 Aug–27 Oct 1960. DEE 9 Dec 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| BROWN, Neville James Vincent | 13471 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Te Kuiti 3 Jun 1934. Canvas worker before joining RNZN 28 Sep 1950. Enlisted in RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Received his initial training in Tamaki. Served in Bellona (cruiser) 15 Aug–16 Dec 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland for Korea 7 Jan 1952 and served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. Promoted Able Seaman on the return journey to NZ. Returned to Auckland on 19 Mar 1953. Later served in Lachlan. Discharged 9 Oct 1954. Died suddenly at his home in Taupo, 9 Sep 1995 aged 61 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Percy | 204524 | Signalman | Div Sigs, H Troop | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | See IWIHORA, Teriwhero Percy. |
| BROWN, Robert Alexander | 204048 | Signalman | Div Sigs, H Troop | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Auckland 23 Jun 1929. Farm worker brought up on the Manukau Peninsula. Enlisted circa Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Before going to Korea spent some time with an Australian Signals unit in Hiro, Japan. Div Sigs, H Troop (Wireless Troop) HQ RA. Was involved with the Artillery net linking all Commonwealth Artillery units. Also spent a period as UK Royal Arty Brigadier's radio operator. Last three months was involved as Liaison Contact with American 155 'Long Tom' battery attached to Comwel Div. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharge Cert sent to Waiuku 1 Feb 1957. Far North NZ KVA Branch President 2004. |
| BROWN, Ronald Francis | 203891 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 30/06/2051 | Previous service in Merchant Navy. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni ETD 25 Jun 1951 as a surgical walking evacuee for RTNZ and arrived Auckland on 30 Jun 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Sep 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to Eden Terrace, Auckland. Died 24 Aug 1992 and is buried Wainuiomata. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Ronald William | 338731 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born London, England on 10 Mar 1932. Employed as a clerk by Shell Oil Co Ltd of NZ at Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Entered Japan on 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt on the same day. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 17 Jan–28 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 14 Apr 1954. Ceased to be Attached ATC Inchon and M/I 16 Fd Regt 28 Feb 1954. Promoted to Temporary Bombardier 13 Jul 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant on 14 Aug 1954 and to Sergeant on 13 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 4 days. Discharged 18 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.358 sent to Auckland 1 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BROWN, Russell John | 206131 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Wellington 11 Apr 1925. Served in the home defence forces Apr 1945-Mar 1946. He held the Service No 642428 during this period and served in the Army School at Trentham and in Army HQ. Reached the rank of Temporary Sergeant in the period of service. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a salesman for Levin & Co Ltd, Wellington. Came from Rongotai, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in NZ on 4 Oct 1950. Posted to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served in 162 Bty shown by a small note with his signature on a Military Pay form. Served during one of the heaviest periods of fighting. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.67) for RTNZ and deplaned in Wellington 6 Jun 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Rongotai, Wellington. Died New Plymouth 2 May 1982 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Stanley Bruce | 206446 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Thames, Waikato, on 11 Jul 1928. Previous service in RNZAF for two years as an Aircraftman 1st Class. Employed as a costing clerk for Kodak (Photography) in Wellington. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force in Wellington. Ceased to be attached to Linton and TSFD to OCTU in Trentham 21 Jun 1951. Posted to Kayforce X List while attending OCTU Completed OCTU at Army School Trentham, TSFD to RNZASC to complete Corps Training. Embarked Wellington 20 Aug 1951 as a Driver on Teal flying boat to Brisbane. He may have caught up with and boarded TSS Wahine at Brisbane. Wahine ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island reef, north of Darwin. After rescue all on board were taken by the tanker Stanvac Karachi to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, Darwin. Emplaned on Qantas and flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and travelled the two/three-day boat trip Pusan disembarking Pusan, Korea on 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to Div HQ NZ Tpt Pl 13 Jan 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 13 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed his return journey and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 128 days. Discharged 30 Apr 1953. Discharge Cert sent to an address in Karangahake, via Paeroa on 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Stanley Lloyd (alias BRUCE) | 11607 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth 19 Jan 1930. Employed as a tractor driver before he entered the RNZN 9 Oct 1947 under the surname of BRUCE as shown on his birth certificate. Should have been under the name of his adopted parents BROWN which was effective from 15 Dec 1943. This was corrected four months after he enlisted. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. Served in Bellona (cruiser) and also in Motor Launch 1183 and then in P3551. Drafted to Hawea 16 May 1952–29 Oct 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 18 Jan 1954. Posted to RNZ Naval Reserve 16 Jan 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living Whangaparaoa 2002. Died Orewa, 8 Jan 2011. |
| BROWN, Stanley Owen | 208471 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 27/05/2054 | 07/06/2055 | Born Waihi 3 Mar 1924. Came from Waikino, between Waihi and Paeroa. Previous service in the NZ Heavy Artillery 1942 in 64 Bty at Whangaparaoa as gun-layer and then in the RNZAF (3 years four months) as a clerk and cook and was discharged on Demobilisation. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Embarked for service in Jayforce 30 Jul 1946 (BCOF Japan, Corporal, 624069, NZ Army Medical Corps.) RTNZ on 27 Aug 1947. Employed as Post & Telegraph clerk at Paeroa and Waikino. Enlisted 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Posted to Active Service at Burnham Camp on 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. There is a gap between 27 May 1952–30 Jan 1953 when he was posted to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jan 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. Emplaned six weeks later, on a Teal flight once again to Sydney 10 Feb 1954 and returned to Korea. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 22 Nov 1954 and to Sergeant on 4 Apr 1955. Embarked Kure, Japan on 9 May 1955 and sailed in SS Yunnan for Australia. Completed the RTNZ in SS Monowai from Sydney to disembark Wellington 7 Jun 1955. Served in Korea two years 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1955. Joined Regular Force on 8 Sep 1955 on an eight-year term. Tried to get a catering position in Melbourne and requested his discharge. Killed in an accident in Australia on 28 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, Taame | 204049 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Te Teko, Whakatane on 4 Aug 1927. Employed as a platelayer for the NZ Railways before he enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Training for his time in Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 1 Sep. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea on 22 Nov 1951. Had some problems adhering to military discipline and received Detention to be served in 25 Canadian Detention Barracks and forfeited 28 days Pay on 2 Jun 1952. Released and returned to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland at 4.15 p.m. on 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Whakatane on 3 Oct 1960 aged 33 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BROWN, William Joseph | 11800 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Balclutha 17 Apr 1918. Engineer's apprentice before joining the Naval Volunteer Reserve (New Zealand Division) in Dec 1938 with Service No 7356. Rated Signaller on 12 Dec 1928. The largest part of his wartime service was in minesweepers. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was also involved in Minesweeping and was awarded the Naval GSM with clasp ‘Minesweeping’ (period not stated–possibly ‘Minesweeping 1945-1951’). First appointed to the RNZN on 1 Jun 1946. Served in Achilles 17 Jul–6 Oct 1946 when that ship was returned to the UK. Served in HMS Loch invar and HMS Birmingham before finally arriving back in New Zealand. Served in Bellona Mar 1948–Feb 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Jan 1950 until 4 Dec 1950. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 During this time he served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast 3 Jul–3 Dec 1950. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 17 Apr 1950. RTNZ and arrived at Auckland 2 Dec 1950. Served at Philomel until he was appointed 1st Lieutenant (still in the rank of Lieutenant Commander) on board Hawea 8 Jul 1952 to 30 Sep 1953 on the second deployment to Korean waters. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 and RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. On RTNZ he was appointed additional as Staff Officer to Otago Division, RNZNVR. Later served in Black Prince, Kiwi, returned to Hawea and was in command from 10 Apr 1956 to 14 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Black Prince again before being appointed to command Rotoiti on 18 Feb to 18 Aug 1957. Appointed to Wakefield in Wellington from 19 Aug 1957 to 7 Jun 1950 and was then the Executive Officer in Black Prince on 1 Sep 1960 he was appointed to command the ship. He was attached temporarily to the Union Steam Ship Company of NZ Ltd from 4 Apr–10 Jul 1961. His remaining service was ashore and he was placed on the Retired List 17 Apr 1963. Died Devonport, Auckland, 27 Jul 2008 aged 90 years. |
| BROWNE, Anthony Ainger | 14296 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born West Chiltington, Sussex, UK, on 29 Aug 1928. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Attended Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, HMS Excellent for Sub-Lieutenant courses and then to the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Served in HMS Belfast (cruiser, now moored on the River Thames at London), HMS Ulster (Royal Navy U-class destroyer), HMS Magpie (sloop, later commanded by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) and HMS Welfare (Algerine-class minesweeper). Loaned to RNZN at Maori (London) 9 Jun 1952. 14296 is RNZN service Number. Arrived Philomel 13 Jun 1952. Appointed to Hawea 20 Jul 1952 and served in that ship until 14 Sep 1953. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ and arrived at Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland in early 1954 in time for him to complete the Long Communications Course in March once he arrived back in the UK. Awarded Korea and UN Korean Medals. As his Korean service was in the RNZN he was entitled to the NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BROWNE, Frank Percival | 211084 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Wellington 4 Sep 1928. Shearer for Mr Coulson of Masterton. Enlisted 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and travelled on by either Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 and remained in Japan for nearly one month. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 16 Sep 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Stayed with Div HQ Tpt Platoon until 3 Jul 1954 when he was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1955. Discharge Cert sent to Masterton 1 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died Carterton 7 Jan 1986 aged 57 years. Buried Clareville, Wairarapa. |
| BROWNE, Morris Clinton | 206662 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Wellington 4 Sep 1928. Farm labourer and herd tester at Inglewood, Taranaki. Enlisted 10 Jan as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flying boat Ararangi at bound for Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served as far north as Seoul and he was there from 19 Nov to 9 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Feb 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.361 sent to Inglewood 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living near Blenheim circa 2000. Died Blenheim 16 Jan 2006 aged 77 years. |
| BROWNE, Robert George | 203726 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Matamata 10 Aug 1927. Grocer at Rotorua before joining the RNZAF. Served briefly in the RNZAF from 27 Aug 1949 to 7 Mar 1950 (Service No 73867) as an Aircraftman 2nd Class equipment storeman. Tractor driver for Hickson's Timber Impregnation NZ Ltd', Onehunga. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served as a Driver in 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attended Technical Assistant’s Course 11 Dec 1951–27 Jan 1952 at 1 CATC, Hiro Japan. Took four days to travel to the course from 16 Fd Regt and two-days to return. Attached 10 NZ Tpt Coy 10–17 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1952. Died Christchurch on 25 Oct 1981 aged 53 years. |
| BROWNE, Ronald Norman | 818678 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Christchurch 21 Apr 1934. He was a milk treatment employee for W. Wright Christchurch. Attested 14 Oct 1955 in Kayforce. Training for Korea was completed in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC on 1 Nov 1955. Posted to Active Service 7 Dec 1955 and then went on final leave. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. M/O from Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo to NZ Base HQ on 26 Feb 1956, M/I to NZ Base HQ and was posted to RNZASC on 29 Feb 1956. He then served in 10 Tpt Coy and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl as a clerk. TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1957 and posted to a TF unit Class ‘A’ Reserve. Died Christchurch 25 Jun 1981 aged 47 years, buried at Yaldhurst. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BROWNE, Sidney Eric | 206858 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born New Plymouth 7 Feb 1925. Came from Wellington. Previous service in RNZAF for eight months in the rank of Leading Aircraftman and with Service No 451043. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Returned to his home at Ratuhu, South Taranaki. Was training to be a NZ Railways engine driver at Wellington before enlistment on 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney then carried on by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty, RNZA 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Sep 1953 and appointed Troop vehicle mechanic in Bty HQ. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 10 Feb 1954 and appointed vehicle mechanic. Promoted Bombardier 19 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Aug 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Lower Hutt 7 Jul 2011 aged 86 years. |
| BROWNE, William Campbell Franklin | 208472 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Wellington 18 Sep 1930. Came from Lower Hutt. Previous service in RNZAF in 1949 but was discharged as unsuitable. Employed by Boracure Ltd, Timaru. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Auckland 17 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by civil air to Japan via Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. And served in 161 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Expected time of arrival was 7.30am. Applied for second tour to Korea but this application was declined. Discharged from Kayforce 11 May 1954. Became a schoolteacher at Hutt Valley Technical College. Joined Regular Force, 27 Oct 1959. In 1961 posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt at Papakura Camp. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 Apr 1962 while holding appointment of Battery Clerk. Served in NSTU at Waiouru and was then appointed Sergeant Clerk at RF Depot Waiouru. Also served in South Vietnam from 10 Jan 1966 with 161 Bty (Pay and Postal Clerk) and was also attached to HQ NZ V Force Saigon. Emplaned Tan Son Nhut 1 Apr 1966 for RTNZ. Clerk at HQ Linton Army Area circa 1969 and changed corps to RNZEME. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class, 29 Apr 1975. Posted to Otago Southland Army Area, Dunedin, 3 Jul 1975. Discharged from Army 12 Feb 1977. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Medals were in National Army Museum in England but are now in private collection in New Zealand. Was Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, NZGSM (V) and KWSM. |
| BROWNE, William Kenneth (Ken or Brownie) | 12444 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Waihi 23 Jun 1929. Fitter & Turner before joining the Navy. Enlisted in RNZN 30 Sep 1948. First sea service was in Hawea. Also served in Bellona and Lachlan before being drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Served in Kaniere under the command of Lieutenant Commander Carr when the ship was mainly assigned to tasks on the Korean west coast. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in the NZ Army 17 Jan 1955 and took up the trade of P& RT Instructor. Posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt in Malaya on 4 Aug 1957 and emplaned on Teal aircraft at Whenuapai 24 Oct 1957. Deplaned Singapore 25 Oct 1957. Was at Nee Soon Camp, Kota Tinggi and Nyassa Camp. Completed Jungle Warfare Course & Tracking course. Emplaned Changi 26 Nov 1958 for RTNZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 28 Nov 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Posted to HQ Papakura Camp. Posted to HQ Waiouru Camp 4 May 1960 then to National Service Training Unit. Promoted Sergeant 4 May 1960. Reclassified PRT Instructor 3 Star 11 Nov 1960. Emplaned 12 Feb 1964 for service in Malaya. Gurr’s Battalion. B Company. Served on Thai Border operations 5 Apr 16 May 1964. Also served on operations in Labis and Pontian. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 12 Feb 1965. Posted to East Malaysia (Sarawak) 7 May–23 Oct 1965. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 13 Dec 1965. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Attended Regulating Petty Officer Selection course and was posted to NZ Ranger Sqn 12 Mar 1966. Staff Sergeant 4 Det 1 NZ Ranger Squadron in East Malaysia 10 Jun–31 Aug 1966. Deplaned Whenuapai 7 Sep 1966. Appointed Warrant Officer 2nd Class Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Manawatu Army Area, Linton Camp, Jun 1969. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class, Physical Training Instructor at Papakura Camp. Retired 23 Jun 1979. Keen sportsman and badminton player. Discharged having completed 24 years’ service. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ GSM (Warlike) clasp ‘Malaya 1960–64’ and KWSM. Living in Papakura in 2002. |
| BROWNLIE, Peter Joseph | 208659 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Wairoa 18 Mar 1928. Self-employed farmer from Wairoa, East Coast. Enlisted 19 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by chartered aircraft. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Sep 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Attached FAP HQ RASC NCO School 12 Apr to 2 May 1953 (where he was 9th out of a class of 23) then returned to B Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 May 1953 and appointed Section 2i/c, promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Aug 1953 and appointed Section Commander. Promoted Corporal 30 Oct 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 15 Jan 1964 and appointed Transport Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 247 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Remained on strength of Kayforce while undergoing medical treatment at Wairoa and at the Gisborne Public Hospital for recurrent dislocation of his shoulder joint. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955. Died 21 Nov 2010 Wairoa? aged 82 years. |
| BROWNLIE, Ronald James | 12920 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Gore on 14 Apr 1930. Employed as a Grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 3 Feb 1949 as a Probationary Stores Assistant (PBA). Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Stores Assistant 3 Nov 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 15 Sep 1950–10 Sep 1951. Served in Philomel 11 Jul–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 28 Dec 1953. RTNZ and arrived in Auckland 19 Mar 1953. Drafted to Bellona 4 Aug 1953–18 Feb 1954. His final service was in Philomel 19 Feb 1954 until DEE 2 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Went back to the trade of Grocer. |
| BRUCE, John Gilbert | 15492 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 13 Aug 1938. Garage attendant after leaving Timaru Boys High School. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Oct 1955 and was granted the rate of Junior Assistant Cook 2nd Class. Served at Philomel or Tamaki and progressed through the ratings until reaching Cook (Officers) on 13 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist 26 Mar 1957–2 Sep 1959 and was in that ship when it served briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. Spent seven months in Tamaki until being drafted again to Royalist on 12 Apr 1960. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 7 Jun 1960. Also served in Otago 25 Jan 1963–29 Jan 1964 and later in Endeavour. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Officers) 3 Apr 1967. During this latter appointment he produced at short notice a full meal for members of the Defence Council and their reps and the Admiral in Charge of Deepfreeze, RAdm Abbot at McMurdo. DEE 12 Aug 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| BRUERE, Derek Colby | 207845 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 1 May 1924. Previous service in the Army (Service No 445598) in Canterbury Yeomanry Corps then 1 Armoured Fighting Vehicle Regt for 16 months then joined the RNZAF 20 Feb 1943 as a potential Air Gunner with the Service No 432237. Served overseas on Norfolk Island for one year and nine days. Discharged 16 Nov 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Driver for J.M. Kennedy, Totara Flat, Westland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was involved in much heavy fighting and artillery bombardments including the battle of Kapyong 22–25 Apr 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Jul 1951, TSFD to the Norwegian MASH and was then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure Japan with sprained and twisted right knee. Discharged from Hospital 3 Sep 1951 and then M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Sep 1952. Died Reefton 8 Jul 1992. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BRUNTON, David John (Jack) | 33586 | Sergeant | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 06/05/2053 | 09/06/2054 | Born Greymouth 6 Nov 1928. Came from Ashburton. Attested in the Army 21 Jul 1949. Regular Force Instructor RNZAC selected for secondment to 6th Reinforcements as an 'Operator Wireless and Line' attached to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas or BCPA via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 May 1953. A number of RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Attached to 1 and 5 Royal Tank Regiments, British Army while in Korea. First two weeks served with Div Signals Regiment. With 1 RTR at Yong Dong and the Hook. With 5 RTR at Gloucester Valley. Played Rugby for the Brits against 16 Fd Regt and 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 19 Jul 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Quartermaster commission 1966. Posted to 1 RNZIR in Singapore as Quartermaster 1971–1973 (an Infantryman for a couple of years). Later Major & Quartermaster at Canterbury Army Area, Christchurch, 5 Dec 1973–6 Nov 1975. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military) and KWSM. Civil Defence Officer for Canterbury Region for 10 years, then Secretary Manager of the Templeton Golf Club for four years. Living in Christchurch 2004. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 31 Jul 2020 aged 91 years. |
| BRUSH, Arthur Alexander Howard | 1650 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Ohakune 20 Apr 1923. Enlisted in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy 15 Oct 1938 as Boy 2nd Class at Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Apr 1939. Drafted to HMS Achilles 29 Aug 1939 and four months later was involved in the Battle of the River Plate on 13 Dec 1939. This battle is significant as it was the first time the current New Zealand Flag was flown in battle from HMS Achilles. On return to NZ Arthur was in the Victory Parade in Auckland and after a short stay at Philomel (while the ship was under refit) returned to serve again in HMS Achilles. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 20 Apr 1941 and to Able Seaman 19 Dec 1941. Drafted to HMNZS Killegray (a minesweeper) 28 Dec 1942 until 29 Oct 1943. Also served again in the now HMNZS Achilles and went in that ship to the UK for significant repairs. Also served at HMS Drake and then to HMNZS Leander. Back in New Zealand he served between HMNZS Philomel and Tamaki 13 Sep 1945–16 Apr 1946. Drafted to HMNZS Achilles and went with that ship to the UK to return the vessel to the RN. For his WWII service he was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Arthur Brush was now a Petty Officer. Spent time at Cook III, HMS Pembroke (where he took and Anti-aircraft Gunnery course) between 18 Sep 1946 and 24 Feb 1947. His next sea service was in Arbutus and went back to the UK again in that ship to attend a Gunnery Instructors Course. He then served in Bellona on two occasions. Drafted to Royalist 6 Feb 1957. Served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1956 to Jul 1957. This deployment later saw the awards of the NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) the NGSM (M) and PJM. Chief Petty Officer BRUSH was awarded the British Empire Medal in NY Hons 1959. Discharged to RA on 27 Mar 1960. |
| BRUTON, Peter Benjamin | 817564 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 26 Sep 1931. Employed as a tailor before he entered the RNZN 5 Nov 1952 as an Assistant Cook (Officers). Served in Philomel 25 Nov 1952–2 Aug 1953. Advanced to Cook (Officers) 11 Jul 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 3 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 ship for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 24 Sep 1954 but he remained in this ship until 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Philomel 24 Feb–5 Jul 1955. Served briefly in Bellona and was then drafted to Black Prince 15 Sep 1955. Discharged 12 Oct 1955 unsuitable. Awarded UN Korea Medal only. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BRYAN, George Amor | 330492 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 11 Mar 1931. He was a student at Auckland University College before he entered the RNZN 5 Nov 1952 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was then sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 28 Dec 1952 to 7 Dec 1953. RTNZ and to Philomel 8 Dec 1953 and then to Lachlan eight days later on 16 Dec 1953 to 4 Mar 1954. He then served in Irirangi 5 Mar 1954–15 Mar 1956. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 11 Jun 1955. Drafted to Hawea 16 Mar 1956–14 Feb 1957 then to Black Prince 15 Feb–3 Apr 1957. Drafted 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Wakefield and was DEE from Philomel on 25 Oct 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BRYAN, Samuel | 784406 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast 24 Mar 1929. Freezing Worker at Nelson Freezing Works. Enlisted 15 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. Had several difficulties adhering to Military Law. Embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the journey from Sydney under escort to NZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Harewood 20 Nov 1954 and was then sent to Ardmore. Served overseas one year 115 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 1 Feb 1957 to Rai Valley, Marlborough but was returned to Base Records where it remains. |
| BRYAN, Witeri Riki | 204585 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Katikati 11 Jul 1930. Four and a half years previous service in the RNZN (Service No 12062) and reached the rate of Able Seaman. Labourer at Frankton. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Was with Lance Corporal R.T. Askew on a task taking the CO to Seoul when Driver Bryan walked under a tree and a twig pierced his ear. Later evacuated from Korea to Japan and admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Sep to 9 Oct 1953 with acute appendicitis. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland. Served overseas one year 336 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were lost and replaced at cost circa 1990. Discharge Cert No.368 was sent to Tauranga 1 Feb 1957. Enlisted in NZ SAS Jun 1955 but was discharged on 14 Jul 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BRYANT, Frederick Arthur | 211235 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 12/02/2054 | Born Palmerston North 13 Jan 1932. Seaman with the Union Steamship Company for four and a half years. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 22 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onward to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953 and was posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 8 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Feb 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Deplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1952. Served overseas 116 days. Discharged 7 Apr 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| BRYANT, Graham Colin (Joc) | 644664 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 20/04/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Halcombe (near Feilding) 23 Dec 1932. Welder for International Harvester Company in Palmerston North. Enlisted 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 16 Fd Regt LAD. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 44 days. Discharged 16 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Discharge Cert No.370 sent to Palmerston North 1 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Palmerston North in 2002. Died Palmerston North 3 Jul 2021 aged 89 years. |
| BRYANT, Kenneth Charles | 15018 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 6 Jan 1938. Apprentice baker. Enlisted in the RNZN 4 Feb 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. His basic training was conducted in Tamaki. Drafted to Hawea 7 Jan–28 Sep 1955 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Jul 1955 while in Hawea. Drafted to Black Prince9 Jul 1956 and went from that ship to Royalist 5 Apr 1957. Was in that ship during the Second Commissioning when it left NZ 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. The ship served in Malayan and Japanese waters and briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 19 Jul 1958. Dismissed from HM Service 20 Jan 1960. Later received NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM after enquiring through his MP. |
| BRYANT, Maurice George | 13773 | Chief Shipwright | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Plymouth, Devon, UK, 20 Mar 1916. Previous service in the Royal Navy but little can be gleaned from his service record. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (the RNZN Office in NZ House, London) on 8 Feb 1952 as a Shipwright Artificer 4th Class and was upgraded on successive days to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class. On arrival in New Zealand, he was drafted to Philomel until 12 Jul 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 13 Jul to 17 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona until 7 Aug 1955. He returned to Philomel before being drafted to Black Prince as Chief Shipwright on 5 Oct 1955. Drafted to Royalist 9 Apr 1957 and was with that ship in Malayan and Korea waters, the latter for only about five weeks. Awarded the RN LS&GC Medal 6 Sep 1957. His remaining service was in Philomel and Black Prince. Discharged to RA 7 Feb 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, Naval GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His WWII service medals are not known. |
| BRYDON, Stuart Raymond | 13619 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 14/01/2053 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dannevirke 26 Aug 1931. Entered the RNZN 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was followed by service at the RNZN Communications station at Irirangi. He appears to have changed from Seaman to Communications Branch. Drafted to Hawea 14 Jan 1953 and flew from New Zealand by Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan where he boarded his ship as Telegraphist. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ in Hawea via Hong Kong and Australia and was Arrived back in Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Drafted back to Irirangi. Served again in Hawea before being drafted to Rotoiti on 18 Feb 1957. Participated in Operation Grapple, the nuclear test at Christmas Island in 1956 in Rotoiti. Served also for a short time in HMNZS Pukaki. Discharged 7 Jul 1961 BNPS. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ Special Service Medal (Nuclear) and KWSM. |
| BRYERS, Charles Nehua (Chas) | 329598 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/04/2055 | Born Okaihau, Northland, 2 Jul 1931. Machinist for Donaghue's Rope and Twine Coy, Parnell, Auckland. Previous service as a Compulsory Military Service Trainee who served in the TF in 9 Coast Regt, RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jun 1954. Played rugby for 10 Tpt Coy team but was injured and spent nearly three months in Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Granted a 12 Month extension to his Korean Service 11 Oct 1954. Had some brushes with military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Aug 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Apr 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 119 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied to join the Regular Force in Nov 1956. Living at Okaihau, Northland 1 Feb 1957. Later moved to Rotorua from Whangarei in 1983 joined PARS (Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society) at Rotorua. He was also a marriage celebrant, a Justice of Peace and carried on with PARS till he resigned in May 2004 due to ill health. His original medals issued for Korean service were lost and replaced at cost circa 2002. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 28 Dec 2005 aged 72 years. |
| BRYERS, Elsdon Mayne | 203817 | Sergeant | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Rawene, Northland 19 Mar 1922. Served in the Army 1942–43, RNZAF 1943–45. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Emplaned Auckland 7 Dec 1950 as a member of Advance Party No.1 and travelled on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Driver in Artillery Section. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ by air 22 Jun 1951 (RTNZ List 17) as part of the Reinforcement Training Team. Emplaned for return to Korea 2 Aug 1951 until he RTNZ 30 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 24 Oct 1952. Died 6 Mar 1969 aged 47. Buried at Rawene Cemetery. His WWII service medals may be War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUCHAN, Paul Rawcliffe | 203619 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Balclutha 27 Dec 1925. Student employed by State Advances Corporation. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb on two occasions once for two days the second time for 15 days. Fd Regt Gun Number served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was involved in the heavy fighting including the Battle of Kapyong and Operation Commando. Neglect caused damage to PIAT Guns No.279 and 280, three PIAT Bombs and damage to clothing cost him £10 (Ten Pounds) which was quite a sum at the time. Admitted to Comwel Dressing Station, Tokyo 4 Feb–28 Mar 1952. M/O to 16 Fd Regt on 28 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Tech Assist on 4 Jun 1952 and to Lance Bombardier on 28 Jun 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 6 Jul 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 234 days. His Kayforce Discharged Certificate No.373 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to an address in Balclutha. Later entitled to NZDSM. |
| BUCHANAN, Allister George | 208473 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Riverton 31 Aug 1927. Came from Wrights Bush, Southland. Previous service in RNZAF from 18 Jun 1945–31 Mar 1946 (Service No 452553). Attested in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but bty not known. Attached to CATC Inchon 4–25 Jan 1953. Promoted through the ranks from Temporary Lance Bombardier to Sergeant 10 Feb 1954) during tour. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington by Teal flight arriving 30 Mar 1954. Emplaned Wellington for return to Korea 16 Jun 1954 and served until 22 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and completed the return to NZ by Air. Served in Korea 2 years 103 days. Also served in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt. Air Supply NCO, Regt ‘Q’ Element. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Died of natural causes (heart attack) 11 May 1957, while on operations near Kuala Pilah, Negri Sembilan and was buried Cheras Road Christian Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur Row 23, Grave No.1213. The New Zealand Memorial Cross recently re-introduced was issued to his mother 13 Mar 1961. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. |
| BUCHANAN, Barry Hayman (Buck) | 206860 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Thames 25 Feb 1930. Came from Pukekohe. Enlisted 14 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Was Driver Operator in 162 Bty. Was involved round Han River area and Imjin River area in all the heavy fighting in 1952. Took part in a 28 Comwel Bde shooting team which competed against the Americans. Took part in Regimental sports team and won two 2nd place medals for mile and half mile events. Attached FAP NZ Base Japan for rugby trials Was on radio duty with 162 Bty when the Armistice was signed. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Auckland. Plane was delayed in Port Moresby as plane ran off the runway and into some steel mesh. Deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 16 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve and stayed on the Reserve for seven years. Gained a rehabilitation loan to buy a farm at Kimbolton. Living at a Mt Biggs farm in 2004. Died Fielding, 20 Nov 2015, aged 85 years. |
| BUCHANAN, Donald Samuel | 203859 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Te Kuiti on 8 Oct 1926. Labourer for Taylor and Jordan, Sawmillers, Te Awamutu. Enlisted in KMB at Auckland on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Promoted Lance Bombardier 6 Dec 1950 ‘at sea’ according to his service record. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a transport driver. Promoted Bombardier on 7 Jan 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb on 27 May 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp on 30 May 1951, Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp on 19 Jul 1951. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel before coming back to the Armistice line. He was twice more admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb before he was TSFD to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 16 Apr 1954. Emplaned at Iwakuni on 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged From Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 151 days. Died Waitara 11 Dec 1989 aged 63 years; buried at Waitara Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUCHANAN, Norman James (Buck) | 207782 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Roxburgh, Central Otago, on 22 Jun 1926. Shop assistant in Dunedin before joining KMB 29 Aug 1950. Photographed in Dunedin at a farewell morning tea at the Dunedin City Council. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Line Signalman. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Sep 1951 and appointed line Signal NCO. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Oct 1951. Battle casualty 8 Oct 1951 wounded left hand by mortar shrapnel in the attacks on the advance to Line Jamestown (in the area of Hill 317). The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following immediate awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea: Military Medal (London Gazette, 5 Feb 1952, p.709). The citation reads as follows: “Lance Bombardier Buchanan was a radio operator in a forward observation post sited in B Coy 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment area which was holding ground vital to 1 Commonwealth Division during Operation ‘Commando. On the night of 7–8 Oct, 1951, B Coy’s position was heavily attacked by an estimated Chinese Bn accompanied by 9 hours of continuous artillery, mortar and small arms fire. Lance Bombardier Buchanan, although wounded, remained with his set and provided the only link with the guns. He maintained communications continually under extremely adverse conditions passing urgent fire orders. The attack was finally driven off with heavy casualties to the enemy and the success of the action was due in no small measure to the supporting artillery. Lance Bombardier Buchanan displayed skill, determination, devotion to duty and complete disregard to his own safety and by so doing was an inspiration to all. He was evacuated for medical treatment the next day only after being ordered to do so.” Promoted Bombardier 10 Mar 1952. Emplaned for RTNZ on furlough 23 Apr and deplaned from Teal flying boat Awatere at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Embarked again for Korea 14 Jun 1952 and re-entered Japan 18 Jun 1952. Re-entered Korea 2 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1952 and appointed Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Dec 1952 and to Staff Sergeant 1 Apr 1953 while retaining the appointment of Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 5 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 192 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BUCK, Frederick Leonard | 12668 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Billinghurst, Sussex, UK, 16 May 1928. Was a farm labourer before he entered the RN on 4 Apr 1946 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent initial training at HMS Royal Arthur and in HMS Gosling a RN Naval Air Station then in HMS Imperieuse a floating training establishment followed by HMS Victory. These were all attended between 4 Apr and 24 Sep 1946. Drafted to HMS Acute (a minesweeper) based at HMS Loch invar. Drafted to HMS Mull of Kintyre (depot ship then at Rothesay Bay, Scotland) 1 Mar 1947–10 Feb 1948. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1st Class 4 Apr 1947. Released from the RN 13 Apr 1948. Entered RNZN as Stoker Mechanic at HMNZS Cook 27 Feb 1949 which was renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was to be a member of the crew to sail the ship to New Zealand. TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and sailed in this ship to NZ. He remained in Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Served briefly in Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952. Stoker Mechanic Buck remained in in Bellona until 17 Feb 1955. DEE 26 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUCK, Raymond | 12895 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Invercargill on 7 Dec 1927. Employed as a YMCA Secretary in Invercargill before he entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1949 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Underwent initial training in Tamaki then Philomel and advanced to Stores Assistant on 27 Jul 1949. Like many others of this period he was drafted to Bellona 17 Jan 1951. Served in Philomel 24 Apr 1951–7 Jul 1952 and was then drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ.29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Philomel 6 Nov 1953–4 May 1954. Returned to Bellona 5 May 1954–10 Jan 1955. Final service days were in Philomel. DEE 26 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later became a Traffic Officer at Papatoetoe. |
| BUCKERIDGE, Maxwell Walter | 203988 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Te Kuiti on 25 Jun 1923. Previous service during WWII with Service No 454371. Enlisted at Waipukurau as he was living at Waipawa at the time. Embarked as a Temporary Corporal, Infantry 13th Reinforcements on 28 Sep 1944 and RTNZ on 22 Jul 1946 from Japan having been sent from Italy to Japan as part of the first New Zealand group (5 Bde) to be part of the Occupation Force. Discharged from 2 NZEF on 16 Sep 1946. Clerk NZ Forest Products Ltd, Tokoroa. Enlisted on 14 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea 28 Aug 1951 travelled by three-day boat trip from disembarking Pusan, Korea on 29 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ component of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951. Spent short TOD with Line of Communication Independent Signal Sqn 29 Oct–13 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 24 Jun 1953 ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharge Cert sent to Waipawa 1 Feb 1957. Died Christchurch 20 Jun 1979 aged 46 years and is buried at Waipawa. |
| BUCKLER, Ernest Edward | 13329 | Stores Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, England 10 Dec 1917. Employed as a Carpenter’s Mate before he entered the RN on 25 May 1936 as a Probationary Stores Assistant with Service No P/MX 52748. Served in HMS Victory and advanced to Stores Assistant then served in HMS Nelson 24 Apr 1937–27 Feb 1939 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 7 Oct 1938. Served in HMS Cormorant and was attached to HMS Wryneck (destroyer) but was in the ship about three weeks before he moved onto another shore station. He served in several shore stations including HMS Daedalus, Raven, Victory, Pembroke and Goshawk where he advanced to Stores Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Apr 1941 and then HMS Adamant. These were ship, submarine and air stations. He served in HMS Kenya 21 Aug 1943–9 Sep 1944 and was then stationed in HMS Lanka a shore station in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). He returned to Britain and served in Victory 20 Sep–4 Dec 1944 then in HMS Medina (shore station on the Isle of Wight) 5 Dec 1944–11 Nov 1945. He served in the following shore stations HMS Seaborn, Victory, Bambara and Lanka the latter two both in Ceylon 5 Feb–12 Jun 1946. He was then drafted to HMS Norfolk (heavy cruiser) 13 Jun 1946–11 Jun 1947. Ernest Buckler then returned to Britain and served in Victory and then HMS Indefatigable (aircraft carrier) 12 Aug 1947–9 Feb 1948. He was discharged to shore and enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve with Service No B/24266 from 10 Feb 1948–24 May 1953 when he was again discharged to shore. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, Defence Medal and War Medal. Although he was in the RFR he joined the RNZN at Maori as a Stores Assistant on 2 Nov 1950 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant and to Stores Petty Officer on successive days while on the books of Philomel and where he served on arrival in NZ. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Philomel 15 Aug 1953–11 Aug 1954 and was then drafted to Bellona 12 Aug 1954–6 Sep 1955. Advanced to Acting Stores Chief Petty Officer on 28 Aug 1954 and to Stores Chief Petty Officer on 9 Oct 1954. Also served in Black Prince and in Philomel. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 27 Dec 1956 with Gratuity. Drafted to Royalist on 5 Feb 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Was in the Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Black Prince 7 Oct 1958–19 Oct 1960. Discharged to RA 2 Nov 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| BUCKLER, Victor Shurrock | 12987 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 9 Feb 1931. Baker's assistant driver before enlisting in RNZN 26 May 1949. Initial rating granted was Stoker. Served in Bellona (cruiser). Drafted to Taupo 25 Aug 1951–25 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 when it was deployed to Korean waters. Promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic 28 Sep 1951. RTNZ and arrived in Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Received the gratuity for Korean Service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Record of medals awarded not shown on remnant of file. Served in Bellona again and also served in Hawea again. DEE 25 May 1955. Later Assistant Foreman for Christchurch City council circa 1966. Died Christchurch, 12 Jun 2000. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal sold at Dunbar Sloan auction 22 May 2012. |
| BUCKLEY, Dennis | 11909 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 12/04/2053 | Born Doncaster, Yorkshire, England on 17 Nov 1925. He entered the RN on 10 Nov 1943 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Serv. No P/K 4663342. He received his initial training in HMS Duke and HMS Victory. Served in HMS Scylla (light cruiser) 31 Mar 1944 and was engaged in the Normandy Landings. She was mined, severely damaged and not repaired. Drafted to HMS Sirius (light AA cruiser) on 21 Jul 1944 and served in the Mediterranean in support of the allied landings in the South of France. He returned to Britain and served in HMS Victory 28 Oct 1944–24 Jun 1945 and the destroyer HMS Carysfort amongst others. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 10 Oct 1944. He was also based in HMS Mayina and served in HMS Roseneath (LST 3503). Back in Britain he was drafted to in HMS Bellona on 21 Oct 1946 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 2 May 1947. Bellona was under refit in Chatham in mid-1946 and was commissioned In the RNZN on 1 Oct 1946. Dennis Buckley remained in HMNZS Bellona. Discharged from the RN on 20 Oct 1949. His WWII service medals not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, France & Germany Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN on 21 Oct 1949 in HMNZS Bellona on a five-year engagement. This appears to have been an arrangement sometime after he had actually entered the RNZN. Drafted to Philomel on 11 May 1950, was then drafted to Pukaki on 30 Jun 1950 and sailed 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira from Auckland for service in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 but he remained in the ship until 15 Jan 1951. He later served in Philomel, Kaniere, Kiwi, Tamaki and the Reserve Depot HMNZS Pegasus. DEE 20 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and the UN Korea medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Apr 1967 aged 41 years. Cremated at Bromley Crematorium, Christchurch. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. |
| BUCKLEY, Desmond Frederick | 201199 | Lieutenant | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/07/2053 | Born Wellington 1 Feb 1915. Entered Trentham Camp 3 Oct 1940 and posted to E Coy Infantry Training Wing. Embarked with 2nd Section 4th Reinforcements 19 Dec 1940. 29 Jan 1941, posted to Central Infantry Training Depot, Maadi Camp, Egypt. Posted to 6 NZ Div Provost Coy as Acting Lance Corporal in Feb and was promoted wartime substantive rank of Lance Corporal in Jul. In Dec 1941 Des was promoted Sergeant. Posted to RASC Base Depot (Middle East) in Jun 1943 and during Sep and Oct attended Officer Cadet Training Unit (OCTU), RASC (ME). Attended All Arms OCTU (ME) Nov–Dec and then in Dec 1943 to Jan 1944 at the OCTU (ME) Motor Transport School. 14 Jan Discharged from 2 NZEF and posted to HQ 9 Army (British). In Mar 1944 posted to Pack Transport Company (Cyprus Regiment) as Troop commander. In Nov 1944 posted to HQ Land Forces Adriatic. Mar 1945 posted to Raiding Support Regt as Pack Instructor. Came to NZ on leave in Jun 1945 and returned to the UK in Feb 1946 and took up an appointment in 521 Coy, RASC. Promoted Temporary Captain in Jul and in Dec 1946 promoted to 2i/c of the Company. Appointed Brigade RASC Officer, 2 Armoured Brigade, 1 Armoured Division in Feb 1947. In Nov 1947 posted to 4 Coy, RASC in Middle East Land Forces as 2i/c of the Company but returned to the UK the following month. Jan 1948 Posted to 643 Coy, RASC and reverted to the wartime substantive rank of Lieutenant. Came to New Zealand and was appointed to Kayforce 9 Jun 1951. Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning early Sep 1951 then travelled by three-day boat trip Pusan. Entered Korea, at Pusan on 10 Sep 1951 and appointed OC HQ Div Tpt Platoon, RNZASC on the same day. Promoted Capt, 1 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy just prior to going on leave. Granted 14 days leave in Australia from 10–23 Jul 1953. RTNZ from leave in Australia and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Struck off Strength of Kayforce and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ER II Coronation Medal 1953 and KWSM. |
| BUCKLEY, Philip | 13664 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Rangiora 19 Feb 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 May 1951. Served in Kaniere mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Promoted Leading Writer 23 Jul 1954. As a young serviceman he was “quiet and well-presented and a good worker. Can be relied upon to do any job well and with more experience should make a first-class hand…” Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Initial issue of medals lost circa 1967 while Taranaki was at Pearl Harbour. These were replaced at no cost. In early 1968 he was attached to the SEATO Headquarters for duties with the SEATO Public Relations and received through the Commanders Office at Devonport the thanks of Wing Commander R.K. Griffiths the Publicity Officer of the conference. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal. Discharged 18 Feb 1977. Died Upper Hutt 4 Jun 2001 aged 67 years. |
| BUCKMAN, Owen Samuel | 204421 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 17/05/2054 | Born Gisborne 12 Feb 1930. Labourer at Northland Fishing Lodge, Whangaroa. Attested as a Kayforce replacement in Papakura Camp on 17 Apr 1952. Training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 27 Jul 1953 and appointed Physical Training Instructor but reverted to Gunner 1 Oct 1953 on ceasing to hold that appointment. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 3–18 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 25 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remains on the NZ Roll 28 Mar 1954. Emplaned Japan 14 Mar 1954 and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 17 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 266 days. Struck off Strength of Kayforce on 21 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUCKTHOUGHT, Allan Stewart | 203509 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Waihi, Bay of Plenty, on 13 Nov 1926. Butcher and labourer for New Zealand Glass Manufacturers Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in Kayforce at Auckland. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Butcher in Fd Regt and then served in F Troop, 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Battle School for Junior NCO Course 11 Dec 1951–15 Jan 1952. To be Temporary Instructor Bombardier while holding appointment of 2i/c gun wef 17 Mar 1952. Promoted through ranks to Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni on 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ to deplane Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 2 years 255 days. Discharged 16 Dec 1953. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 14 Oct 2015, aged 89 years. |
| BUCKWORTH, George Marshall | 206447 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/05/2053 | Born Devonport on 30 Oct 1924. Previous service during WWII (23 Sep 1942–26 Feb 1946) in the Royal New Zealand Navy in the rank of Able Seaman (Service No 5921). Served in HMNZS Hauiti and HMNZS Hinau before proceeding to the UK. Completed training in HMS Drake and HMS Pembroke. Civil trade as a carpenter was gained after the war at rehabilitation training. Came from Rotorua, employed by Residential Construction Co at Waiouru. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 12 Oct 1952. Embarked Sasebo 13 Oct 1951 for three-day trip and entered Korea on 15 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component). Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953, deplaned at Auckland 15 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953 and joined Regular Force in 1959 as three-star Carpenter, in the rank of Sapper, RNZE. Posted to Northern District Constr. Sqn on7 May 1959, Discharged from NZ Constr Sqn on 3 May 1962 for medical reasons 3 May 1962. He returned to Rotorua where he died on 27 May 1990 aged 65 years. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, France and German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BUDD, Alan Victor | 206015 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Sectiontion | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born London, England on 28 Feb 1928. He was employed as a mechanic by Wright Stevenson's, Palmerston North before he enlisted in the KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Employed as driver at NZ Base HQ, Korea. Had a number of short TODs to 16 Fd Regt, NZ Transport Platoon and NZ Base HQ, Kure. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of NCO i/c Transport Section. Promoted Corporal while holding appointment of Transport NCO HQ Kayforce. Regarded as thoroughly reliable NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is entitled to the NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 17 Apr 2011 aged 82 years in his 83rd year. |
| BUDGE, Leslie James | 459090 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Auckland 8 Sep 1931. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Also served in Div Transport. Served one mile north of 38th Parallel at Pintail Bridge during the armistice deliberations. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 3 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Served another three years in TF in Signals Sqn at Palmerston North. Awarded the Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BULFORD, William Rex | 15841 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 11 Oct 1940 in New Zealand. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 17 Feb 1956. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Nov 1956 and to Junior Seaman 17 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 11 Apr 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958 until he was re-drafted to Royalist 4 Feb 1959. Advanced to Able Seaman 11 Jul 1959. Also served in Lachlan, Pukaki, Royalist on two more occasions, Lachlan again and in Waikato 25 Nov 1968 to 5 May 1970. DEE 10 Oct 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BULL, Sydney | 12681 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Edgeware, Middlesex, UK, 1 May 1928. Employed as a tiler’s mate before he entered the RN 3 Jun 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 805055 under the National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939. From 3 Jan 1946 he served in HMS Royal Arthur, Raleigh and TTDRM (Eastney) a Royal Marines Training Establishment and HMS Pembroke to 3 Dec 1946. Drafted to HMS Sussex (County-class heavy cruiser) 7 Jan–12 Dec 1947. Advanced to Provisional Able Seaman 3 Nov 1947. Drafted to HMS Adamant (a depot ship) 13 Dec 1947–17 Mar 1948. Released from Pembroke 27 May 1948. Entered RNZN at HMNZS Cook 27 Feb 1949 as Probationary Able Seaman. Cook was renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crew member which brought the ship to NZ. He remained in Tutira and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 in her to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 and was drafted to Tamaki 31 Jul 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman while in Tamaki but this was to be effective from 27 Feb 1949, the date he entered the RNZN. Also served in Tui and in Philomel. He took the option of returning to the UK and the end of his engagement and was DEE 28 Mar 1955 at Maori. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and was later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUNCE, Frank Edward | 568830 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Napier 9 Apr 1934. Employed as a fitter’s labourer in Napier before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 28 Jun–19 Sep 1954 then served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Oct 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Black Prince again 6 May 1955–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage. Served in the Engineering Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| BURBOROUGH, John Ewing | 208850 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Geraldine on 12 Apr 1929. Truck driver in Fairlie before joining Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 17 Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning at Iwakuni on 25 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 4 May 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. DIED FROM INJURIES received in vehicle accident, Korea, 4 Nov 1954. His remains interred in the United Nations Military Cemetery, Tanggok (No.320, Row 9, Plot 9). Family was awarded an engraved NZOSM that was presented at Parliament on 3 Sep 2003. The Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal were sent to his mother on 23 Jul 1955. NZ GSM clasp ‘Korea 1954–1957’ and KWSM. NZ Memorial Cross also issued to his mother 7 Jun 1961. His Excellency Park Chung Hee, the President of the Republic of Korea presented The President's Medallion during his visit to New Zealand, which was forwarded by the Deputy Secretary of Defence to his mother in Oct 1968. |
| BURCH, George Robert | 206129 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/08/2052 | Born Wellington on 7 Dec 1928. Ex RNZAF and serving TF soldier. Bookbinder employed by Whitcombe & Tombs, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training was mainly conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as a Gunner on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty., 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1952 for RTNZ. Admitted to Concord Repat Hospital, Sydney on 18 Jul 1952 on his way back to New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 13 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 11 Oct 1952. Died Auckland, 1 Jul 1993 aged 64 years. |
| BURCH, Thomas Bryan | 14491 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Bangor Down, Northern Ireland, 16 Feb 1930. He was a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 25 Aug 1947 as an Ordinary Telegraphist with Service No C/SSX 846650. After training at HMS Royal Arthur and HMS Pembroke was drafted to HMS Sharpshooter 1 May 1949–5 Apr 1950 and was involved in Hydrographic Survey duties. Also served in HMS Cleopatra (light cruiser) 4 Aug 1950–12 Feb 1951. Advanced to Telegraphist 12 Jan 1951. Also served in HMS Cygnet (Black Swan-class sloop) and HMS Wild Goose (sloop) which served in the Middle East. Tom Burch also served in Whitehall and was held on the books of HMS President for a year. Released from the RN on 12 Feb 1955. Entered the RNZN at Maori as a Telegraphist 29 Apr 1955. He served in both Philomel and Hawea until drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korea. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi 17 Jan 1958–16 Aug 1960 and in Wakefield (Wellington) 17 Aug 1960 to 20 Apr 1961. DEE 28 Apr 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BURGESS, Arthur James | 203727 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 15/08/2052 | Born Auckland on 8 Oct 1928. Driver for Herring Brothers, cartage contractors at Morningside. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1959. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Fd Regt. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 6 Apr 1951. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZ Tpt Platoon, 29 Jul 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 19 Aug 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 29 Aug 1951. Failed to adhere to Military orders on several occasions including AWOL and breaking out of camp. Also served in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb in Jun 1952. Accidentally injured on 6 Jun 1952 in both legs by the explosion of an allied mine initially thought to have been an enemy mine. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb on 2 Jun 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged and TSFD’ to the NZ Roll (medical) on 15 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 9 Aug 1952 and admitted to Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 15 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 250 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He received further treatment and physiotherapy at Auckland Public Hosp. Discharged 12 Dec 1952. Died New Lynn, Auckland, 7 Aug 1994. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURGESS, Brian Edward Arnold (Budge) | 888189 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Kaikoura 26 Jan 1933. CMT training was with the RNZAF. Labourer for Burnett's Motors, Ashburton. Attested 27 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. After training in Burnham Camp he emplaned 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam by civil air arriving 25 Apr 1952. M/O from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Apr 1953. Served in H Troop 1st Comwel Div Sigs Regt at Div HQ on Imjin River. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Oct 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ 10 Jan 1955 deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged 25 Feb 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.384 sent 1 Feb 1957 to Ashburton. Joined RF and served 4 years in charge of Glentunnel Magazine. Served in Singapore 1971–72. Served in 3 Central Ordnance Depot, Burnham Camp. Died of illness while in service 6 Mar 1977, aged 44 years, held rank of Staff Sergeant. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURGESS, David John | 12928 | Acting Sub-Lieutenant | HMS Jamaica | RNZN | 30/05/2050 | 15/10/2051 | Born Wellington 12 Feb 1932. His father Captain D. Burgess was Deputy Harbour-master at Auckland. David Burgess joined the RNZN as a Cadet on 9 Mar 1949 and was at HMS Britannia, UK, on 29 Apr 1949 to begin his training as a naval officer. Served in HMS Devonshire, 15 Sep 1949–30 Apr 1950, a former heavy cruiser with 8-inch guns, which was converted to a training vessel in Apr 1947. Advanced to Midshipman 1 May 1950. TSFD to HMS Jamaica, a 6-inch gun cruiser, 1 May 1950. Attached to No.3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines and from 6–15 Jan 1951 and was on patrol in the Grik Area, North Malaya, with 40 Commando. One of the first three New Zealanders (Midshipmen Muschamp, Riddell and Burgess) to serve in Korean waters on board HMS Jamaica (30 May–27 Oct 1950). Was present on board on 2 Jul when Jamaica was involved in the first and only engagement with the North Korean Navy. Jamaica sighted four North Korean torpedo boats and three gunboats. Three torpedo boats and the three gunboats were destroyed by Jamaica's 6-inch and 4-inch guns. He was still aboard HMS Jamaica at the Inchon landings. When HMS Jamaica returned to the UK, the three New Zealanders were TSFD to HMS Belfast (a 10,000 ton, 6-inch gun cruiser–now on the Thames in London as the only surviving British ship to have taken part in the bombardment of German positions on 6 Jun 1944–D Day) where he served from 20 Jan–5 Apr 1951 and 12 Apr–6 May 1951. In Aug Muschamp, Burgess and Riddell were promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenants and TSFD to frigates for small ship training. Burgess served in HMS Alert, still in Korean waters and then returned to the Royal Naval College at Greenwich before returning to NZ. Also served in Black Prince. Appointed to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland in late Aug 1955 for Korea and was at Tokyo in Aug 1955. RTNZ and arrived back in Auckland Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NGSM with clasp ‘Malaya’. Resigned his commission 22 Feb 1957 to join the RAN. Living at Devonport in Aug 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURGESS, Douglas Grant (Doug) | 211038 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Palmerston North 11 Jan 1929. Fireman, Palmerston North Fire Brigade. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Training was in Waiouru then Burnham for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 to Sydney and flew by Qantas via, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Jun. Posted 15 Jun 1955 to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn as Linesman and entered Korea the next day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jul 1953 but reverted to Signalman on ceasing to perform duties of Line NCO on 3 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 13 Jan 1954 (Line NCO) then to Temporary Corporal on 26 Feb 1954. Served in the Imjin area. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 31 May 1954 and appointed Line Sergeant then promoted Sub Sergeant on 3 Sep 1954. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954 for Sydney and deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Doug wrote, “The N Aust had picked up personnel from Kure, Japan, on the way up and in company with 3 Bn RAR it was Australia bound for us all.” Served overseas one year 177 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, later awarded NZOSM, NZ GSM (K) and KWSM. Discharged 21 Jan 1955. Discharge Cert No.386 sent 1 Feb 1957to his given address in New Plymouth. By Jan 1961 he was working at the Central Station, Wellington Fire Brigade. Living at Levin in 2004. North Island Vice President NZ KVA 2007–2009. Died Levin 3 Oct 2014 aged 85 years. |
| BURGESS, John Finlayson | 204454 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Ruakiwi 17 Oct 1930. Farmer from Paengaroa. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Sep 1952. Was involved in an Australian Army patrol with an Australian Forward Observation Officer when attacked by Chinese forces near Point 355. Struggled back through a gap in the Minefield with Captain Salmon RAA who was twice wounded by grenades. Later Bombardier and appointed i/c Troop Signals. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight from Australia at Auckland. RTNZ to attend Officer Cadet Training Unit Course. Appeared unwilling to accept longer Kayforce service that commissioning would require. Completed Kayforce service as an instructor at Papakura Camp. Served overseas one year 37 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM |
| BURGESS, John Kennerley | 13138 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Ellerslie, Auckland, 1 Jan 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. First sea service was in Rotoiti commencing from 16 May 1950. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 29 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escorts. RTNZ and arrived Auckland 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Black Prince and Bellona during which time he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 20 Mar 1955. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURGESS, Malcolm Charles | 203804 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Dargaville on 16 Jan 1927. Employed as a Mill Hand at Kaiangaroa Timber Mill. Attested 9 Sep 1950 for Kayforce in Auckland and underwent training in Papakura Camp and Waiouru. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon but remained on strength of 16 Fd Regt (for R&Q (‘rations and quarters’)). Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Continued to serve in NZ Tpt Pl and served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Accidentally injured 12 Jun 1951 and admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot and was discharged 11 Feb 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 12 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 26 Feb 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 1–7 Jun 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and Remains in NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Died Northcote, Auckland, 29 Mar 1994 aged 67 years. |
| BURGESS, Win | 535058 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Taumarunui on 19 Jan 1932. Mechanic and welder at Gough, Gough and Hammer, Rotorua. Called up for 2nd intake CMT. Ex Territorial Force soldier of 1 Bn Hauraki Regt, Tauranga. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Rotorua. When his training was completed in Papakura Camp he was sent on final leave then returned to Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and then continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. A small group comprising Driver R.W. Milne, Driver W. Burgess, Driver P. Hemana, Corporal E.A. Priest, Driver R. Hakaraia, Driver C.H. Stansfield and Driver P.K. Derwin M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same Day. Had a number of disciplinary problems but generally did his job. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 at Iwakuni, on RNZAF Hastings that took some of the 18th Reinforcements up to Korea, for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce on 19 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Hauraki Regt) then to Class ‘A’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.388 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to a Rotorua address. Died Ongarue (near Taumarunui), 20 Jul 2000 aged 68 years. |
| BURGHAM, Robert Birleson (Bob) | 203728 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/03/2054 | Born Auckland on 10 May 1927. Served in RNZAF for five months towards the end of WWII. Also served in BCOF Japan (827312, Corporal, YMCA) 1947–48. Later attached to Brit Com Movement Control Group. Served in RTOs Mitajiri (Bofu) and Ozuki. RTNZ by HMT Duntroon in Oct 1948. Served for one year 204 days. Warehouseman, employed by Sargood Son & Ewen Ltd, Auckland. Came from Kohimarama, Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in Kayforce on. After training in Papakura and Waiouru camps he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 17 Nov 1951 while holding the appointment of 163 Bty Clerk, promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 Nov 1951 and to Bombardier 18 Feb 1952. To be Sergeant 1 Dec 1952. Also served as a clerk in the Pay and Records office in Kure, Japan. RTNZ 19 Feb 1953. Emplaned 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland with 6th Reinforcements for second tour to Korea. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Medical Records Sergeant, HQ NZ Kayforce Detachment in Japan. Married Sado Michiko, a young woman with a dynamic personality, at Kure on 22 Nov 1953. She had been wounded by flying glass during the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima but was 2km from the epicentre and was found to have no negative effects from radiation (vide The Occupiers, by Alison Parr, Penguin Books 2011). Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Continued the RTNZ by air deplaning 29 Mar 1954 with his wife Sado. Served overseas 3 years 77 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Enlisted in the Regular Force 7 Oct 1954 and posted to the RNZAOC at Sylvia Park, Auckland. Later in the Static Platoon, 1 Infantry Brigade Workshop, Papakura Camp. Also served in the Composite Company at Ngaruawahia. Discharged 11 Apr 1969. Living in Auckland in 1996. Later entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. Died Manukau City, Auckland, 24 Aug 2021 aged 94 years |
| BURKE, Brian Robert | 204233 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 14/01/2056 | Born Cootamundra, Australia 22 Mar 1927. Clerk at Petroleum Co, of New Zealand at Auckland. Enlisted 10 Jun 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp and underwent training in that camp. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Jul 1952 and appointed pay Clerk. Entered Korea 28 Jul 1952. Posted to HQ NZ Force Korea 28 Jul 1952 and promoted Temporary Bombardier, 1 Sep 1952 (Pay Ledger Clerk). M/I 16 Fd Regt HQ 23 Nov 1952. Posted to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo, 4 Feb 1953 and to NZ Base HQ for admin. Promoted Temporary Sergeant at NZ Base HQ and appointed NCO i/c Pay Section. TSFD from RNZA to NZ Army Pay Corps, NZ Base HQ 22 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 28 Oct 1954 and appointed NCO i/c Pay and also took on the responsibility of cashier. Rank confirmed 1 Mar 1954. Granted a 12-month extension of service 22 Oct 1954. M/O on TOD to Brit Com Sub Area South 8 Nov 1954 and M/I ex Brit Com Sub Area South 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on SS Changsha at Kure for Australia on 6 Dec 1955. Continued journey to NZ arriving on Teal flight from Sydney 14 Jan 1956. Served overseas three years 239 days. RTNZ as Staff Sergeant. Married a young Japanese woman Miss Taniguchi and brought his wife to NZ. Applied to join Regular Force. Discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1956. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Served in 1 Fd Amb, RNZAMC, Territorial Force until 31 Mar 1962. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.390 sent to Auckland address on 1 Feb 1957. |
| BURKE, Desmond Kevin (Des) | 206861 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Invercargill 22 May 1929. Fireman, NZ Railways Department Locomotive Depot at Wellington, known to have worked on the Rimutaka incline. Enlisted 16 Mar 1952in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Remained in Japan at Reinforcement Training Unit and NZ Base HQ for several months before going to Korea. Entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, C Troop. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Admitted Concord Repatriation Hospital in Sydney for disability and completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Invercargill and died there 10 Aug 2005 aged 76 years. |
| BURKE, Lloyd William Thomas | 204171 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Auckland on 22 Sep 1928. Enlisted at Auckland in Sep 1950 but was not taken on strength. Re-applied at Rotorua 1951 and was one of 15 Bay of Plenty servicemen who arrived in camp for training seven days after the remainder of those accepted for the Expansion Force which created an initial training problem as they were a week behind their compatriots. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo and disembarked Pusan some three days later. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Served in the British Commonwealth Division area north of Seoul. Comment–”B___ hot and dusty in summer. B____ cold in winter.” Played rugby for Divisional Transport Platoon 1951–52 and for 2nd Echelon, Kure Rugby team 1953. Also served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas flight for RTNZ and discharge. Returned via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 28 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.392 sent to Putaruru 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Tauranga 2004. Died Tauranga 12 Dec 2012 aged 84 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BURLEY, Richard Frederick (Dick) | 802797 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Greymouth on 5 Dec 1928. Gardener at St Andrews College, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements at Christchurch on 9 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1953 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 4–14 Jul 1954. Completed one day course with 10 Field Hygiene Section. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7–14 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jun 1966. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.393 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Greymouth. Died Christchurch 7 Jan 2009 aged 79 years. |
| BURLEY, Ronald Graham | 14045 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Greymouth 28 Sep 1935. Employed as a Postal Assistant before he entered the RNZN 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Jul 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona 20 Nov 1953 but RUN 8 Feb 1954. Recovered 5 Feb 1955 and taken on strength in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona again on 11 Feb 1955 and RUN again 18 Mar 1955. Recovered 25 Apr 1955 and returned to Bellona. Drafted to Philomel 21 Sep–31 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 1 Jan 1956 and sailed in this ship for service with the British Eastern Fleet 1 Apr 1956–8 May 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 11 May 1956. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 he remained in his ship until 30 Aug 1957. Also served in Kaniere again, Royalist on two short postings, Stawell and Kaniere again. His last year in service shows time in Rotoiti, Tamaki, Mako and Kaniere again. DEE 27 Sep 1961. Awarded NZOPSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BURLING, Wallace Rolphe Hector | 301089 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Manawaroa Bay of Islands on 3 Aug 1931. Builder's labourer at Auckland. 5th Intake CMT in Northern Military District Training Camp and on completion was posted to 1 Bn Northland Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce at Papakura Camp on 28 Jul 1954. After training in Papakura and Burnham Camps he was granted 7 days final leave and returned to Auckland. Emplaned 24 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 1 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Failed several times to comply with written and verbal orders. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Australia by RNZAF Hasting aircraft deplaning at Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1956 and posted to TF Unit (1 Coy, RNZASC). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.384 was sent to Kawakawa on 1 Feb 1957. Later joined 1 Coy RNZASC on 10 Jul 1961. Discharged at own request on 19 Sep 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| BURNETT, Christopher Robin (Chris) | 203938 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Tuakau on 6 Aug 1928. Attested 27 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled in the MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and worked in 161 Bty. Employed in OP section as a Driver Operator. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 in the rank of Bombardier. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Discharge Cert sent to Tuakau 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Mairangi Bay Auckland in 2004. Died North Shore City, Auckland, 18 May 2010 aged 81 years. |
| BURNETT, David Clive | 207846 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Murchison on 29 May 1926. Previous service in Home Guard for nine months during WWII. Served in BCOF Japan (659531, Private, NZ Medical Corps.) Embarked 30 Jul 1946 for Japan and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Served in Japan 209 days. On RTNZ he was employed as an Hospital Porter, Waikato Hospital. He was later a deer culler for Internal Affairs Department. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB at Nelson. He completed training in both Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul and back to the Armistice area. Admitted to Central Dressing Station Tokyo 5 Dec–10 Dec 1951 and again 15 Dec–23 Dec 1951 and was posted back to 16 Fd Regt. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURNS, Alexander | 514125 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Waihi on 21 May 1932. Railway fireman then labourer for F.D. Hawkins, Hamilton. Third intake CMT then served as a TF soldier in 6 Coy, RNZASC. Enlisted in Kayforce at Paeroa on 1 Jul 1953 and was trained for Korea in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and was posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured and admitted to 4 Canadian Field Ambulance 13 Feb 1954. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 17 Mar 1954 and returned to unit. Had several problems complying with military law and orders both in TF and Korea service. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 54 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 4 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.397 was sent on 1 Feb 1957 to his given address in Waihi. |
| BURNS, George | 0 | Mr | Christchurch Sun–Star | Correspondent | 10/12/2052 | 22/12/2053 | Member of a party photographed just before they left Evans Bay for Sydney to travel to Japan and Korea. Those pictured L to R were Mr A.F.B. McCredie, the editor of the Napier Daily Telegraph, Captain H.K Griffiths, Kayforce PRO, Mr A.R. Alcock, cameraman from National Film Unit, Wellington, Mr C.I.B. Watkins, Radio commentator from Palmerston North, Mr K.W. Frank, radio technician from New Plymouth, Mr George Burns editor of the Christchurch Sun-Star and Mr W.J. Noble (wearing WWII medals ribbons) the editor of the Evening Star, Dunedin. The editors RTNZ on 22 Dec and the radio and film representatives remained with Kayforce for three months. |
| BURNS, John (Blackie) | 30055 | Lieutenant Colonel | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/01/2053 | 27/03/2054 | Born Napier on 30 Nov 1917. Regular Force Officer 1936–1972. Graduated from Duntroon 1938. Captain Burns was captured by the Germans during the Battle of El Alamein (Jul '42) and imprisoned in Northern Italy. He was successful after his third escape attempt and later re-joined the NZ Division. Appointed MBE 1945. Appointed to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Commanding Officer 16 Fd Regt 10 Feb 1953–29 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by civil air via, Port Moresby and Guam Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. “In command of 16th New Zealand Field Regiment early in February 1953 when United States Division were being supported by 1st Commonwealth Divisional Artillery. His 16th Field Regiment was in support of 9th United States Infantry Regiment and he consistently rendered outstanding service during a period of extreme patrol activity. On 2nd March, the enemy launched a two-company attack on a forward company to the Point 355 area and achieved some penetration. Again on 17th March two Chinese companies attacked that same position causing over 150 casualties but were themselves very severely mauled. In both these actions Lieutenant Colonel Burns by his calm and purposeful handling of his artillery was largely responsible for restoring the position and inflicting crippling casualties.” Awarded DSO in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953” London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force in his Regular Force rank of Major, 3 May 1954. Later Director of the RNZA 1954–59, Director of Cadets 1959–60. Senior Army Liaison Officer, NZ High Commission London. Commander Central Military District 1969–72. Later Brigadier. Awarded DSO, MBE, 1939–45 Star Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ER II Coronation Medal 1953 and KWSM. Retired 25 Jan 1973. Died Eastbourne, Wellington, 11 Jan 2003 aged 84 years. |
| BURNS, Rodney Frank | 591493 | Driver | Not Posted | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 20/08/2053 | Born Hastings on 20 Oct 1931. Driver employed on Matapiro Station, Wanawana. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland. Deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 28 Jun 1953. Did NOT serve in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and arrived at Auckland on Teal flight 20 Aug 1953. Only served overseas 57 days before being RTNZ. Discharged on medical grounds from Kayforce 5 Sep 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal only. Entitled to NZOSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.419 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to a Hastings address. |
| BURRELL, Calvin Le Vai | 13620 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Christchurch 10 Jul 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After his initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona in which he served for nearly two years. He was promoted Able Seaman on 17 Aug 1952. He served in Hawea, Pukaki and Kaniere. Drafted on 16 Jun 1954 to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 on its second deployment to Korea. Regarded as, “…a very reliable, hardworking man with high standards, an excellent example to young seamen.” TSFD to Pukaki on 30 Aug 1954 and RTNZ on 24 Sep 1954. He later served in Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) in Hawea 18 Jun–15 Oct 1954 and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 15 Oct–8 Dec 1955, returned to Philomel and then went back to Cerberus on 29 Dec 1955–7 Apr 1956. Served in Hawea and was drafted to Rotoiti on 15 Feb–12 Aug 1957 and was twice on site observing the Nuclear Testing. Later served in Philomel and Royalist and was sent to the UK in Apr 1960 as a member of the crew for Otago. He came back in Otago and remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 24 Jan 1962 then served in Pukaki 20 Aug 1962. DEE 16 May 1963. Calvin re-joined RNZN as a General Service Hand from 7 Jun 1979 to 10 Jul 1991 working in the Senior Rates and Junior Rates main galleys. His work “…was of a high standard with reliability being one of his best features.” He socialised well with seniors and juniors alike earning him respect and praise. Discharged at his own request on 10 Jul 91. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZSSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Passed away peacefully on 29 May 2009 at Waioma Home, Warkworth aged 78 years. |
| BURROUGHS, Edward William Stephen | 204455 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Auckland on 24 Apr 1921. Electrical linesman for Central Waikato Electric Power Board, Hamilton. Enlisted in Papakura on 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas or BCPA Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Feb 1953; Lance Bombardier 8 May 1953; Temporary Bombardier 25 Sep 1954 and to Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. Battery or employment not known. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and posted to TF Unit (11 Medium Regt RNZA) 3 Jul 1954. TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 Aug 1954. Served one year 271 days overseas. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Morrinsville, 19 Apr 1992. |
| BURROWS, Edmund (Ted) | 12828 | Commander | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Warrington, Cheshire, UK, on 11 Aug 1928. Served in the Royal Navy (Service No 635803) during WWII (1942–46) and was involved in Russian convoys. Yeoman of Signals. Enlisted in RNZN in Jun 1949. He was in HMS Victoria Barracks then next in HMAS Leeuwin (Western Australia). Drafted to Lachlan on 15 Oct 1949 a few days after she had been handed over from the RAN to the RNZN and joined her in Sydney for the journey to Auckland. He remained in Lachlan until he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar–27 Jun 1950. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Bellona and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo, and Brisbane. Later commissioned as a communications officer. Placed on two-year exchange with Royal Navy in 1953. Discharged from Philomel 15 Jun 1976 in the rank of Commander. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Russian 40th Anniversary Medal and KWSM. Also awarded Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal. Living Castor Bay, 2004. Died Takapuna 4 Mar 2008 in his 80th year. |
| BURROWS, Eric | 14450 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Birmingham, UK, 19 May 1927. Was a Merchant Navy Steward before joining the RN 21 Aug 1946 and was issued the Service No D/SSX 815344. Served in several shore stations but his first sea service was in the cruiser HMS Jamaica. Advanced to Able Seaman 21 Feb 1948. He was at HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) 15 Sep 1948 and served in HMS Cardigan Bay 20 Dec 1950–3 Mar 1951 and served briefly in Korean waters in that time. Returned to the UK 4 Mar 1951 and took his discharge from the RN 19 Dec 1953. Entered the RNZN on 12 Jul 1954 at Maori in London and on arrival and familiarisation with RNZN was drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–25 Jan 1955. A short spell at Philomel and was then drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955. Served in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Remained in Pukaki until 23 Sep 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 24 Sep 1956–11 Jul 1957. After Black Prince returned to Philomel and last sea service was in Stawell 21 Sep–26 Oct 1959. DEE 11 Jul 1960. His NZ service in Korean and Malayan waters would probably allow an entitlement to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| BURROWS, James Thomas | 30464 | Brigadier | Commander Kayforce | Brigadiers List | 07/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Prebbleton, Christchurch on 14 Jul 1904. Educated in Christchurch Boys’ High School. Keen sportsman who played Cricket and Rugby representing Canterbury and became an All Black. Toured South Africa in the 1928 All Black tour. Served as an officer in the TF 1927–1939 and 1945-1950. Volunteered for service in 2 NZEF 1939–45 Served in 20 Battalion, 6 NZ Infantry Brigade, 5 NZ Infantry Brigade CBE (Mil) 1959, DSO 1942 and bar 1944, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal MID, ERII Coronation Medal 1953, ED and two clasps. Emplaned NZ 7 Nov 1953 and deplaned Japan 10 Nov 1953Appointed to Kayforce 24 Oct 1953 and assumed appointment of Commander of Kayforce 28 Nov 1953–16 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Nov and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Re-posted to the Regular Force, 5 Jan 1955. Died Christchurch on 10 Jun 1991 aged 86 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (T and R). |
| BURROWS, Richard Marchant | 207894 | Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 06/01/2054 | Born Christchurch on 4 Oct 1923. Army service 1942–45. BCOF Japan (616518, Signalman, 2 Div Sigs) 1946–48. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival in Korea he was posted to NZ Sigs Troop. RTNZ as an OCTU Candidate emplaning Iwakuni 16 Jun 1951 and arrived in NZ on 22 Jun 1951. Embarked for Korea 20 Aug 1951. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Posted to appointment of OC Base Sigs Troop 1951–53. RTNZ on furlough Jan 1954. Embarked again for Korea 24 Feb 1954. Appointed MBE (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953). “Commanded the British Commonwealth Forward Maintenance Area Troop. Has served since January 1952. In bitter winter weather, he did not spare himself in setting a high standard of devotion to duty and has been a source of inspiration to all his men, who included British, Australian and Canadian troops”. Temporary Captain while employed as OC C Troop, 1 Commonwealth Divisional Signals Regiment, 1 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington on 6 Jan 1954. Promoted Captain, 1 Aug 1954. RTNZ 17 Dec 1955. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Sigs, 17 Mar 1956. Regular Force Officer, 1956–65. UN Truce Supervisor, Palestine 1956–62. NZ Military Liaison Officer Korea 1962–64. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), also clasp Korea 1956–2000, UNTSO, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BURSTALL, Robert Tennison | 15263 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 8 Dec 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN from school 6 Jan 1955. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 30 Jul–1 Sep 1955 and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 2 Sep 1955–20 Mar 1956 for further training as Radio Electrical Mechanic. Advance to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 6 Oct 1955. Returned to Philomel 21 Mar 1956 and then Irirangi 8 Apr 1956–4 Feb 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 5 Feb–3 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Was in Korean waters for only about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ probably by air 17 Feb 1958 and did not complete the full tour with Royalist. At Philomel 18 Feb–18 Jun 1958. Discharged BNPS 28 Jun 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| BURSTON, Peter Lionel | 206689 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Whanganui on 10 Aug 1928. Came from Flockhouse, Bulls. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. He was in the School Cadets for four years. Attested 17 Jan 1952 for service as a Kayforce Replacement Draft in Linton Camp. Travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney Korea and travelled by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161, 162 and 163 Btys. Promoted Lieutenant 21 May 1953 (NZ Gazette, 23 Jul 1953) and to Temporary Captain on 20 Sep 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Dec 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Borneo to Sydney. Completed the return by air to deplane Wellington 19 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 251 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to HQ, RA, NZ Division, as the Liaison Officer, 13 May 1954. Posted to Reserve of Officers soon after RTNZ. Returned to Flock House, Bulls. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Paraparaumu, 23 Jan 2008 aged 80 years. |
| BURT, George Francis | 207895 | Temporary Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Dunedin on 12 May 1926. Radio Telegraphist, Post & Telegraph Department, Awarua Radio, Invercargill. Embarked on RNZAF flight 6 Oct 1950 and sent with three others to the RAAF Station at Ballarat, Northwest of Melbourne for cypher training from 6 Oct–27 Nov 1950 (Sig I.E. Dunford, Signalman D.F. Carruthers and Signalman H.S. Willenbrock). Thirteen days after his return from Australia Temporary Corporal Burt embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Corporal 1 Feb 1951, Promoted Temporary Sergeant 22 Feb 1951 while employed as cypher operator at Pusan. Attached 6 Apr 1951 to British Liaison Detachment, Taegu. Attached 10 Apr 1951 FAP to 27 Bde Signals later attached to 28 Bde Sigs. Promoted Sergeant 25 Apr 1951. Attached 5 Aug 1951 to Lines of Communication Independent Signal Squadron where he remained until 25 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. Died Invercargill, 18 Oct 1999 aged 75 years. |
| BURT, Gordon John | 206130 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Timaru on 22 May 1923. Served in 2 NZEF 15th Reinforcements (Private for Infantry Reinforcements Service No 6339431). His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15, p.23. Departed from NZ 20 Apr 1945 and returned 8 Sep 1946. Travelled to the Middle East and then sent to Japan with 5 Bde where he served in Jayforce. Discharged from 2 NZEF 21 Oct 1946. Labourer for Turnbull & Jones, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Bty not known. Breached Routine and Standing Orders several times once being AWOL for nearly 9 days. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 Jun and was discharged 17 Jun 1952 but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1953 and returned initially to Timaru. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Whanganui on 13 Aug 2018 in his 95th year. |
| BURT, Michael Graham | 13473 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 14 Apr 1933. Entered RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as Seaman Boy. Initial sea service was in Bellona 17 Sep 1951–30 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed on second commission to Korea. Radar Operator. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained on ship until Nov 1953. Also did Radar Plot 1st Class Course at HMAS Watson 29 Jul–1 Nov 1954. Later drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and advanced Acting Leading Seaman The same day. Sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters until 21 May 1955. Returned to Auckland but he remained in that ship until drafted to Royalist 11 Feb 1957 and served in that vessel during the Second Commission tour to SE Asia which included Japan and Korean waters in Oct–Nov 1957. Returned to Watson for a further course Feb–Jul 1959. Also served in Otago May 1960–Sep 1961. Towards the end of his service short sightedness contributed to his failing the board for Petty Officer but after he got glasses was able to sit again and passed. Discharged as Petty Officer from RNZN 27 Apr 1963 at the completion of his engagement. Medal entitlement not shown on file. Dates of service and engagements overseas suggest entitlement to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 22 May 1969 aged 36 years. Buried Hamilton Services Cemetery. |
| BURTON, Alan George | 203961 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Auckland on 20 Nov 1927. Clerk at Hellaby's Meat works, Westfield, Auckland. Enlisted 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements at Auckland. Underwent training for Korea in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland on 30 May 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking 29 Jul 1951 at Kure. Entered Korea on 17 Aug 1951. Served at 16 Fd Regt Headquarters. M/O from 16 Fd Regt HQ to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 31 Jan 1953 and deplaned Auckland 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.402 was sent to an address in Papatoetoe on 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Served overseas one year 239 days. Living Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast, near Auckland in 2001996. Died Albany, Auckland, 3 Apr 2012 aged 84 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BURTON, John | 13079 | Lieutenant Commander (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 13 Apr 1932. Entered the RNZN on 4 Nov 1949 as a Cadet (Engineering) and was sent to the UK for training at HMS Britannia and was held against the strength of Maori the Naval section of the New Zealand High Commission in London. Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Engineer) 1 May 1952. The Oct 1954 RNZN Navy List shows him still held at Maori. Served in Royalist Dec 1956 and was in that ship during the second deployment. Royalist left NZ 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, the latter of which the ship was in the area about five weeks. Later served a two-year exchange with Royal Navy. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Oct 1962. Discharged RNZN from Philomel on 24 Sep 1974. Died Auckland, 28 Oct 1984 aged 52 years. Cremated at Purewa Crematorium and remains buried on North Shore. |
| BURTT, Eric William | 208474 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 02/01/2053 | Born Christchurch on 20 Aug 1926. Insurance clerk in Wellington before serving in BCOF Japan 1946–47 (658355, Private, Army Education & Welfare Service). Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Left NZ as Lance Corporal. Embarked for second TOD in Korea, 22 Apr 1953 commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, RNZA, 11 Jun 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 11 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood approx 7.40am 28 Sep 1954. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of Lieutenant, 18 Jan 1955. Served in TF until 1959. Died Whangarei, 26 Jun 1996 aged 69 years. Entitled to the Following medals. NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R and T) and KWSM. |
| BUSBRIDGE, Michael John | 814696 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Riccarton, Christchurch 19 May 1932. Telegraphic Assistant with Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington. Served in 3 Comp Sqn RNZ Sigs (Territorial Force) from Mar 1951 until marching out to Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hasting aircraft and deplaned at Iwakuni, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 6 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Jan 1955. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp, Korea 13 Mar 1955 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Hosp 25 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Oct 1955 and employed as clerk. Attached to NZ Base HQ as part of Kayforce Rifle Team, 6–24 Oct 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal 28 Jan 1956 and appointed Corporal Clerk. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 19 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 187 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1956. Discharge Cert sent to Wellington 1 Feb 1957. Died Christchurch 5 Sep 1988, buried at Springston. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ GSM (K) and NZDSM (T and R). |
| BUSH, Boydie (Te POHE) | 568888 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Whanganui 17 Oct 1930. Labourer from Napier. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. M/O Burnham Camp 6pm 10 Feb 1953 for emplanement and travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP to 56 Company, RASC on 22 May 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Jun 1953. Promoted Corporal on 8 Apr 1954. Took part in the 1 Comwel Div Sports Day 18 Jun 1953 and achieved 3rd Place in the Shot Put with 31 feet. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 27 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. He had to await the issue of his Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal until new stocks had arrived in New Zealand. Entitled to NZDSM. Living Christchurch 2001. Died Wellington 4 Nov 2008 aged 78 years. |
| BUSH, Douglas George (Doug) | 12525 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Cambridge, New Zealand on 19 Apr 1932. Farm boy. Enlisted in the 15th Class of Boys as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Nov 1948. After training in Tamaki his initial sea service was in Bellona. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 19 Mar 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 on the first deployment to Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Jun 1951 during Korean service. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters and was a member of Hawea’s spotting team (see Vic Pawley below). RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Also served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–20 Sep 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 21 Sep 1954–23 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 18 Apr 1956 and was posted to the RNZ Naval Reserve. Later issued the NZOSM and the KWSM. Living at Tauranga 2002. Died Tauranga, 14 Jul 2012 aged 80 years. |
| BUSHBY, William Douglas (Doug) | 622032 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Marton 2 Jul 1931. Telegraphic operator, Chief Petty Officer Wellington. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953, posted to NZ Base HQ was attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 20 Apr 1953 the same as Signalman Finn. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit 20 Apr 1953. Discharged from Med unit and attached Brit Com Z Signals unit 1 May to 4 Sep 1953. Force Maintenance Area, Seoul and again from 9 Sep 1953 to 28 Jun 1954 when he was posted to 16 Fd Regt HQ. While in Korea applied to sit the NZ Post Office General Knowledge Paper for the Department's Controlling Officer's Examination. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 28 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 9 Mar 1954 (adjusted to Temporary Bombardier), Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 24 Aug 1954 and to substantive Sergeant 24 Sep 1954. Granted a further 12 months extension to service in Korea 11Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 28 Sep 1954. 16 Fd Regt Signals. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 on Qantas for RTNZ, deplaning Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not return to Korea after furlough leave. Served overseas one year 189 days. SOS Kayforce 25 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit (C Coy, 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt). Posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve 30 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Served overseas one year 359 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.405 sent to Marton 1 Feb 1957. Living in Picton 1999. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BUSHER, Robert William | 208792 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/08/2052 | 07/06/2055 | Born on 10 May1930 at Kalka, a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana at 656 metres above sea level situated in the Himalayan foothills of north-west India. Medical Orderly and Bulldozer Driver for Middlemore Hospital Board. Enlisted in Kayforce 16 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas via Darwin, Manila and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2–6 Oct 1954 and re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7–21 Oct 1952. Failed to adhere to Routine & Standing Orders on a few occasions. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 22 Jan 1953 and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 1 Sep 1953 and TSFD to X(ii) List and then to NZRTU 8 Sep 1953 and remains on X(ii) List. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 14–15 Sep 1953. Further misdemeanours during Nov and Dec 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Jul 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 9 Aug 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU SO X(ii) and TSFD to X(iv) List 21 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954 and M/I to that unit 3 Oct 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 29 Oct 1954. Married Miss Natuko Hirasaki at Iwakuni Station Chapel, Japan, 3 Apr 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 8 May 1955. Embarked Kure, Japan 11 May 1955 on SS Yunnan for RTNZ. Arrived New Zealand 7 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas two years 298 days. Died Auckland, 20 Mar 1995, remains interred in the services section Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. |
| BUSSEY, Raymond William | 203981 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Auckland 6 May 1930. Accountant for Wright-Fit Shoes, Karangahape Road, at Auckland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 (and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on the same day) on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 31 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 Oct 1951, Transport Section Commander, C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and to Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 15 Jan 1953 but returned to the New Zealand Base Unit, 26 Jan 1953. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Jun 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Discharge Cert sent to Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1 Feb 1957. His brother advised that Ray Bussey sailed from Auckland late 1953 and was in Port Moresby, New Guinea. In 1965 Raymond Bussey enlisted in the RAAF in the rank of Pilot Officer. Later became a shop owner and died at Curra, Queensland, Australia (about 180km north of Brisbane) between 21 and 23 Aug 1987. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUTCHER, George William | 207544 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 27/03/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington 25 Jul 1927. Civil Engineer who worked in Wellington before he was appointed to Kayforce and posted to Active Service 19 Mar 1952. OC Base Engineer Section 1952–54. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE (British Army). Posted to the Reserve of Officers on RTNZ. “This officer has carried out the duties of OIC, NZ Fd Engr Sec and Troop Officer in 12 Fd Sqn for the past nine months. His work throughout has been outstanding and far beyond what could reasonably be expected of his rank and service. He has had to accept heavy responsibility and long hours of work and has done so willingly and cheerfully. Has shown considerable courage and leadership on many hazardous minefield tasks forward of the FDLs. Technically sound and utterly reliable. Has been highly commended by two battalion commanders. I strongly recommend that he be granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant and would be prepared to accept him as a Tp Comd in my Sqn.” So wrote J.D. Grice Major RE, OC 12 Fd Sqn., 14 Jan 1953. Awarded Military Cross as 2nd Lieutenant (28 Fd Engr Regt RE) (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served TF 1950–1966. Civil Engineer. Later partner in Morrison, Cooper and Partners. Colonel Commandant RNZE 1 Apr 1986–31 Mar 1993. Awarded MC, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ED, NZDSM and KWSM. This was the last MC to be won by a RNZE officer and the only one to RNZE since the end of WWII. Trustee of the RNZE Charitable Trust 2012–2014 and a very strong supporter and worker of the Engineer Corps Memorial Centre. Died Whakatane Hospital on 16 Sep 2018 aged 91 years. His funeral service was held in St Matthews Anglican Church, on 1 Sep 2018 followed by burial in the Returned Services Section of the Riverside Cemetery, River Road, Masterton. |
| BUTCHER, John Henry | 204339 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Ashurst, near Palmerston North, 26 Feb 1917. Previous service in the Army for 2½ years but when a where not yet identified. Released at his own request. Came from Pukekohe. Attested in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight 22 Jul 1952 to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 29 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ 14 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 270 days. He applied for a second term was acceptable but did not go back to Korea and was discharged 20 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUTCHER, Peter Robert | 204751 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 02/09/2054 | 14/12/2056 | Born Wellington 9 Sep 1927. Barrister and Solicitor (LLM) in Auckland. 16th Reinforcements. Appointed to Kayforce and promoted Lieutenant, 25 Jun 1954. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ in Japan. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. On TOD to 1 Comwel Div on several occasions and was also attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo and 10 Tpt Coy for periods. Temporary Captain, while employed as Legal Staff Officer, Kayforce, 1 Jan 1955. Promoted Captain 1 Apr 1955. Also acted as Judge Advocate for Kayforce. Relinquished appointment of Legal Staff Officer NZ Kayforce 24 Apr 1956. Granted eight months Leave Without Pay and embarked 26 Apr at Kure on HMT Asturias for the UK. Returned to Australia by sea and completed the journey to NZ disembarking from the MV Oronsay at Auckland 14 Dec 1956. Served overseas two years 105 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Feb 1957 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Later TSFD to the TF and served with the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own). Later served at HQ Field Force Command. Posted to the Retired List 29 Sep 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| BUTCHER, William Robert | 203939 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 20/06/2056 | Born Hamilton on 5 Apr 1929. Truck driver for NZ Express Co, at Auckland. Enlisted 26 Feb 1951 at Papakura in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 30 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Aug 1951. Admitted to 26 A.D.S. on 1 Jul 1952 and was TSFD to 8228 MASH. Discharged from 8228 MASH to 16 Fd Regt on 9 Aug 1952. Posted from 16 Fd Regt 22 Nov 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 12 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1953. Re-enlisted 16 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZASC 18 Mar 1954. Re-emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 12 Jul and entered Korea on 14 Jul 1954. Lie many others he had several breaches of military discipline inter alia failure to obey Ship’s Standing Orders and using insubordinate language. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Aug 1955 and struck off the NZ Roll. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal as Canteen NCO on 23 Aug 1955. Granted a further 12 months service on 19 Dec 1955. Granted 28 days furlough in Japan 6 Feb–4 Mar 1956. Posted to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. Married Miss Sumiko Yoshioita at Kure, Japan on 4 Jun 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jun 1956. Actual date of emplanement in Japan for RTNZ not known but may have been 17 Jun 1956. RTNZ on 20 Jun 1956 and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Total service in Korea three years 243 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BUTLER-AUGUST, Taihuka Rui Wiremu | 204051 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Opotiki on 13 Jan 1929. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force as Tai Butler-Aug. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for a two to three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon and served mostly in this unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 30 Aug 2014 aged 84 years. His tangi was at Otuwhare Marae–Omaio between Opotiki and Te Kaha. |
| BUTLER, Colin Handley | 206990 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington on 15 Oct 1930. Employed as a labourer for Wonder Distributors, Palmerston North. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 10 Mar 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Mar–7 Apr 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Mar 1954, Driver /Op: to Temporary Bombardier on 16 Jun 1954 Troop Signals NCO and to Bombardier on 1 Sep 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 11 Sep 1954 and remains on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas for one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Nov 1954. Discharge Cert sent to Aramoho, Whanganui, 1 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM and NZGSM (K). Died Opunake 26 Oct 2016 aged 86 years. |
| BUTLER, Donald George Alfred | 206448 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 24 Feb 1929. Previous service in RNZN as Acting Leading Steward. Sheet metal worker for Sheet Metal Productions, Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951 at Palmerston North. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton Camp. Posted to Active Service 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 26 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 28 Aug 1951. M/I to HQ Div Tpt Pltn 28 Aug 1951. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Feb 1952. was in 16 Fd Regt 18–27 Mar 1952 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O to Div HQ Tpt Pltn and C.T.B.A to 10 Tpt Coy on 8 Apr 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Discharge Cert No.410 sent to Palmerston North on 1 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 11 Sep 1991 aged 62 years. |
| BUTLER, Frank Ernest Craddock | 14221 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Palmerston North 26 Sep 1935. Enlisted late 1952 as Stoker (Boy's Service) aged 16. Served in Bellona before drafted to Kaniere. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Involved in the Han River when the ship was attacked by Communist forces. Also served at Inchon and the Imjin River area. Injured during service in Korea (broken neck resulting from a prank by another serviceman–hammock spreader was rigged up to fail as soon as body weight was applied). Returned to Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Was returned to NZ, possibly before the date Kaniere RTNZ and discharged as Below Naval Physical Standards (BNPS) which is noted in his discharge papers. Living at Albany, Auckland, 2006. Awarded UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| BUTLER, Laurence Ramos | 206449 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Manaia, Taranaki on 6 Aug 1928. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 18 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 29 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953 in poor health. Spent some time in hospital on his RTNZ. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.410 was sent 1 Feb 1957 to an address in Manaia, Taranaki. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Pukekohe in 2004. Died Pukekohe 30 May 2017 aged 88 years. |
| BUTLER, Trevor John | 337593 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/06/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Carlton, Victoria, Australia, 11 Jan 1930. Painter from Devonport who married just before going to Korea. Attested 27 Jan 1953 for service in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Employed as a Signals linesman at HQ 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Had several problems adhering to written and standing orders. RTNZ on compassionate reasons emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954. Deplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to KWSM. |
| BUTLER, William Harold | 203620 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | No early details available. Previous service in British Merchant Navy. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training in Waiouru and Papakura embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and travelled by air via Manila to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 22 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Went to Waitara where his fiancé lived. |
| BUTT, Raymond Neil | 33411 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Timaru on 28 Jun 1930. Served in the RNZEME, Regular Force from 1947 to mid-1949. Vehicle Mechanic at Southern Districts Electrical and Mechanical Workshop at Burnham. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. During his refreshment training for Korea he attended and passed a 16mm Movie Projectionist Course. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan via Papua New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Served in 16 Fd Regtl HQ as a Dispatch Rider and also as film projectionist. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 262 days. SOS Kayforce 5 Jul 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Revisited Korea in Jul 2003. Living in Auckland in 2003. President Auckland Branch NZKVA 2006. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| BUTTERS, Bruce James | 206618 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Whanganui on 19 May 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 27 Sep Apr 1951. His civil trade was a saddler. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for Japan. Disembarked Kure, 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. Attached FAP to Britannia Camp (the Commonwealth Division’s transit facility for repatriated Commonwealth POWs) 2 May–18 Jul 1952. Did not adhere to Routine and Standing Orders and spent some time in detention. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 28 Sep 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll on 14 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Died Whanganui, 14 Aug 2006 aged 76 years. |
| BUTTERS, Cecil | 12744 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Terrington St Clement, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England 30 Sep 1916. Awarded Educational Certificate for Accelerated Advancement in the Royal Navy in Jul 1934. Served in all rates from Able Seaman to Chief Petty Officer Electrician in the Royal Navy through WWII. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori in London on 24 Apr 1949. Served in Tutira 1 Jan 1950–to 3 Nov 1950 and TSFD to Pukaki 4 Nov 1950 until 29 Jan 1951. Both ships which sailed from Auckland on the same day and both served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Also served in Philomel and in Olphert in Wellington as Sea Cadet Instructor. DEE 7 May 1957. Died 24 Oct 1987 at Lower Hutt. Cremated at Karori Crematorium. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. WWII Ships and medals not known. |
| BUTTERWORTH, Raymond | 13332 | Steward | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, England 8 Jan 1926. Employed as a Little Piecer (a joiner of broken pieces of thread in a weaving or similar machine) in the fabric industry. Previous service in the Royal Navy (P/LX 702571) from 24 May 1944 when he entered as an Assistant Steward. Served in the Hunt-class destroyer HMS Avondale operating from near Alexandria. Advanced to Steward 5 Sep 1945. Located at HMS Braganza (Bombay–now Mumbai) 11 Sep 1945 and served in LST 3031 retuning to the UK in early 46. Also served in Victory, Mercury and Victory II shore stations. Also served in HMS Theseus (a light fleet carrier) 29 Jan–16 Apr 1950. Entered RNZN at Maori as a Steward 26 Jan 1951. Underwent familiarisation at both Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Taupo 20 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland for Korea 29 Aug 1951 and travelled via Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong to Japan. Served mainly on Korean west coast waters. RTN 21 Oct 1952 but he stayed with his ship until 25 Jan 1953. Also served in Black Prince, Bellona, Black Prince a second time and Lachlan 28 Nov 1955–24 Sep 1956. DEE 25 Jan 1957. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Auckland in 2004. Died Auckland 20 Jul 2011 aged 85 years. |
| BUTTOLPH, Angus John Mitchell (Jack) | 12854 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born New Plymouth 4 Jul 1930. Window cleaner before enlisting in the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Served in Bellona 3 Sep 1949–22 Aug 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Jul 1951 while serving in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 23 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters six days later. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained with Taupo until 25 Jan 1953. In Tamaki 26 Jan 1953–26 Sep 1954. Served in Black Prince 27 Sep–9 Dec 1954. DEE 12 Jan 1955. Posted to Inactive Reserve 13 Jan 1955. Went to Wairoa, Hawkes Bay. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| BUTTON, Edward James (Jim) | 11418 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 19/08/2051 | Born Petone, 9 Apr 1931. Enlisted in RNZN 13 Mar 1947. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. Awarded Distinguished Service Medal (London Gazette, 23 May 1952, p.2788). (Assault on Observation post and suspected machine gun post in Chinnampo estuary.) The recommendation for a gallantry award reads: “Able Seaman Button is strongly recommended for an award for outstanding bravery and offensive spirit in a successful attack on an enemy post, made along a beach and up a fifty-foot cliff. During this attack, he never deviated from a direct path to his objective and upon arrival captured the position, killing one opponent and capturing two, after which he coolly retreated under fire bringing his prisoners with him.” This resulted in the award of the Distinguished Service Medal. Able Seaman Button took passage on SS Taiping for RTNZ. Received Korea and UN Korea medal ribbons only while on course at HMAS Cerberus, Williamstown, Australia, as there was a shortage of medals to issue. Regular serviceman 1947–68. Later Chief Petty Officer. DEE 8 Apr 1968. Recommended for US Bronze Star but this was not approved. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, also British Empire Medal (1965), RN LS&GC Medal and later NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living Orewa 2004. Died at Red Beach, Orewa, 16 Jan 2010. |
| BYERS, Joseph Alexander | 12587 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Great Brongton, Cumberland, UK, 10 Apr 1928. Employed as a lorry-driver’s mate before he entered the RN on 3 Oct 1945 as a Boy 1st Class with Service No D/KX 775060. Underwent initial training at HMS Royal Arthur and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 9 Oct 1945. Also served in HMS Duke (shore station) and HMS Imperieuse (a floating training establishment) and HMS Drake (shore station). Drafted to HMS Welfare (minesweeper) based at HMS St Angelo (Malta) 3 Apr 1946 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 9 Oct 1946. This vessel returned to Britain in Oct 1947 and was stationed at HMS Loch invar (Firth of Forth) where he advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 Oct 1947 then to HMS Tyne a depot ship. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 16 Apr 1948. Entered the RNZN at Maori (soon to be re-named Cook) as Stoker Mechanic on 30 Jan 1949. Drafted to HMS Loch Katrine 4 May 1949 which was re-named HMNZS Tutira then TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949. Again drafted to Rotoiti 18 Oct 1950 but this ship had left NZ on 7 Oct 1950. It is not known how he joined this ship. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Philomel 4 Dec 1951–15 Jan 1953 then to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953. Served in Tamaki 27 Sep 1954–10 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 29 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| BYERS, William | 203745 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Glen Massey, near Ngaruawahia, on 17 Sep 1926. Employed as a brewer for Innes Co, of Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950 and underwent training for Korea in Waiouru Camp. Married 17 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951 and served in HQ Troop, 161 Bty. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ in Oct 1951. CTBA NZ Base HQ and M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Nov 1951. All his service was in 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 8 Jun 1942. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952 and deplaned at Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 10 Jun 1984 aged 55 years. Cremated at Karori Crematorium. |
| BYNG, George Albert | 14743 | Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 5 Aug 1916. Served in the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Division with Service No MX 48893 from 5 Aug 1934 to 7 Aug 1946 and reengaged to complete time for pension. During his service in the RN he served in some well-known ships, like the battleship HMS Nelson (1936–37), the Heavy cruiser HMS Suffolk (1937–Apr 1940) and was in HMS King George V (Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class) during the hunting and sinking of the Bismarck on 26–27 May 1941. HMS Formidable was his next ship but it appears that he was moved from this vessel when it was at Simonstown Naval Base in 1942. George Byng was next at HMS Tana (Kilindini), a shore station near Mombasa in Kenya. He also served in HMS Caradoc and HMS Duke of York in 1947. He enlisted in the RNZN on 16 Mar 1953 as Engine Room Artificer 5th Class and advanced on successive days to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class. George Byng's first sea service in the RNZN was in Bellona and after some 10 months was drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and served in Korean waters Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. He later served in Black Prince, then in Royalist during the 2nd commissioning in Malaysian/ Japanese and Korean waters where he advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer. He also served in Rotoiti. His combined service in the RN and RNZN was rewarded with the Naval LS&GC Medal on 27 Mar 1955. George Byng was Discharged to RA on 15 Mar 1963. Died Wellington 6 Nov 1984. In 2004 his family claimed medals for his service with the RNZN and the following were issued after naming. NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). His WWII medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. |
| BYRNE, Patrick Joseph | 211373 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Goray, Ireland 9 Jul 1925. Served in the British Merchant Navy 1942-1950. Lineman employed by Wellington City Council then Piston Rings Ltd, Wellington. Attested 16 Jun 1954 for service with Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Entered Waiouru 15 Jun 1954 as a Signalman RNZ Sigs. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Had some minor brushes with military law. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. When on this ship was asked his name by the CO 1 RAR. His answer “I can't tell you - it’s a secret,” or words to that effect, resulted in a fine. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged 31 May 1956. Discharge Cert sent to Wellington 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still at NZDF Pers Archives. Lived at Titahi Bay, Porirua. Died 27 Sep 2003 aged 78 years. |
| BYRNE, William John | 208275 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Onehunga on 1 Jan 1925. Previous service in the Northern Military District Home Guard during WWII from 1942 (Private) (An attestation form signed in 1943 shows Home Guard service for one year before the date of signing attestation form.) Also service in BCOF Japan (638989, Private. 2 Divisional Provost Company) from 30 Jul 1946 to 27 Aug 1947. Farm hand from Devonport. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy. Involved in the myriad of transport tasks allotted to 10 Tpt Coy during his service in Korea. Emplaned 4 Jul 1953 Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.416 was sent to an address in Christchurch on 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living at Upper Hutt in 2001. Died Nelson 26 Oct 2008 aged 83 years. |
| BYRON, Arthur Albert George | 206663 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Christchurch on 2 Oct 1925. Previous service of nearly two years in RNZAF (Service No 461267, Leading Aircraftman). Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a gun number. Battery not known. Promoted Lance Bombardier 4 Mar 1953. Later Bombardier while employed as Gun 2i/c and was Section Bombardier then Sergeant while holding appointment of Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Arrived Wellington on Teal flight 11 Nov 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1954. Discharge Cert sent to Wellington 1 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Wellington 2001. |
| CABRAL, Anthony | 923373 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Dunedin 8 Nov 1929. Painter and papering for S.F.A Burn, Dunedin. Attested 27 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1943 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas of BCPA via Port Moresby and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 4 May 1953. Posted to HQ Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Had several early problems with military law. Was employed as personal driver for Chaplain N.C. Cashman for some of his stay in Korea. TSFD from driving and supply issuer to cook (untrained but did the job well) for some 50 men from May 1954 until his departure for RTNZ in Oct 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 3 Oct 1954 Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned Auckland on 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1955. Discharge Cert No.421 was sent to an address in Dunedin on 13 Feb 1957. Applied to join the Regular Force in his old trade as a Painter and Paperhanger but this did not progress. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 29 Dec 2004 aged 75 years. |
| CADELL, John Frederick | 15497 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Peshawar, India, 6 Dec 1929. Royal Navy officer on loan for two and a half-years’ service which commenced on 18 Nov 1955 when he signed on at Maori in London. His seniority as a Lieutenant dated from 16 Dec 1951. Drafted to Kaniere on 30 Dec 1955. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to join 3rd Frigate Squadron in Singapore and served in Korea. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 stayed in Kaniere until 22 Oct 1957. Appointed to Black Prince 24 Oct 1957–3 Mar 1958. Returned to Maori on 4 Mar 1958 and reverted to the RN on 8 May 1958. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CAGUE, Erling Desmond | 888288 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Kurow 24 May 1931. Shop Assistant for NZ Farmers at Ashburton. Ex Territorial Force. Attested 18 Jun 1953 in Kayforce at Ashburton. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air Qantas. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and was posted to 16 Fd Regt to 163 Bty15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to Brit Comwel Training Depot for month long Physical Training Course 20 May–16 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 29 Jun 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 25 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Flew by Teal aircraft and deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 23 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch, 21 Aug 1995 aged 64 years. |
| CAHILL, Brian Yorston | 5810 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 19 Apr 1924. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman in the NZ Division of the RN on 3 Sep 1942, 'for the duration of hostilities'. 'Loaned' to HMNZS Awatere and HMNZS Killegray (minesweepers) for a short time and the Danlayer HMNZS Nora Niven. Danlayers worked in conjunction with the minesweepers and their task was to place marker buoys, or dans, to define the swept areas. Brian Cahill was sent to the UK in Jan 1944. Served at HMS Drake and then served in HMS Zambezi (a Z-class destroyer) from 30 Apr–19 Nov 1944. In Aug HMS Zambezi was part of the screen for the battleship HMS Duke of York and the aircraft carriers Indefatigable, Formidable and Furious during series of air strikes on the German battleship Tirpitz in Kaafjord, Norway. In Oct a similar operation was carried out during air operations over Norway and a photo reconnaissance against the Tirpitz now anchored near Tromso, Norway. In Nov Zambezi was again part of a screen for the cruisers HMS Kent and HMS Bellona during an attack on German convoy KS357 off Norway. Two freighters and five of the six escorting warships are sunk. For this service he was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. He also received some Prize Money for this service. After the war Brian Cahill re-joined the RNZN as an Able Seaman on 12 May 1949 and advanced on successive days to Leading Seaman then to Acting Petty Officer. Drafted to Bellona 28 May 1949 and advanced to Petty Officer on 8 Feb 1950. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and attended courses at HMAS Cerberus from 20 Mar to 19 May 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from NZ for service in Korean waters on 2 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrolling duties. DEE 11 May 1955 and went to Panmure, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAIRNS, Robert Murray | 207723 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Ashburton 22 Aug 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Marched into Kayforce in Burnham Camp 29 Aug 1950 but was discharged 18 Dec 1950. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Attached to 16 Fd Regt as Driver RNZASC. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.423 sent to Ashburton 13 Feb 1957. Died Ashburton, 14 Oct 1991 aged 63 years. |
| CAIRNS, Russell George | 207707 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 7 Jul 1929. Civil occupation, Clerk. Applied to join RF in 1949 but was rejected on medical grounds. Enlisted in Kayforce at Christchurch on 29 Aug 1950. Trained for Korea in Burnham and Waiouru. Attended Officers Selection Course at Army Schools, Trentham, then continued OCTU at School of Artillery. Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde as a Gunner, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan 31 Dec 1950 and was in NZ Base HQ. Gunner 16 Fd Regt in Survey Section RHQ. Also served in 162 Bty and in E Troop, 163 Bty. Admitted Norwegian MASH 27 Oct 1951 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged on 18 Dec 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. He also applied for an appointment as a Guard at UN HQ but was informed that, “…Kayforce personnel could not be accepted until their period of service had ended and they were released from Kayforce.” M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Jun 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM and entitled to NZDSM. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Sep 1952. He applied for enlistment in the Regular Force but was rejected on medical grounds. Living in Rangiora 2000. Died Christchurch 13 Oct 2016 aged 88 years. |
| CALDOW, Donald Alexander | 203511 | Staff Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 21/10/2052 | Born 11 Jun 1923. Served during WWII in Mobilised Territorial Force 10 Jan–17 Aug 1942 and again 29 Jan-to 3 Mar 1943 when he joined the Temporary Staff until 4 Jan 1945 (Service No 450428). Embarked for Italy 5 Jan 1945 as Sergeant Pay Corps and then served with 5 Brigade in Japan until Sep 1946. RTNZ 1947. Shipping clerk for Fisher and Paykel at Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Promoted Temporary Bombardier then to Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant before leaving New Zealand. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Provost Corps attached to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP to NZ HQ Kure Japan and was involved in several TODs to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on DC4 aircraft (a six-day trip) for officer training course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 19 Jul 1951. Re-embarked on Teal flight for Korea 6 Aug 1951. Temporary Lieutenant while holding appointment as 2i/c NZ Pay & Records Section, 28 Mar 1952. Sent on TOD to 1 Comwel Div (possibly to look after pay matters for NZ personnel at that HQ). RTNZ embarking in HMNZS Taupo at Sasebo, Japan. Arrived Auckland 21 Oct 1952. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Lyttelton, 23 Jun 1983 aged 60 years. Buried Ruru Cemetery. |
| CALDWELL, John Joseph | 208972 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Edendale, Southland, 7 Jul 1929. Bulldozer Driver. Enlisted 10 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and onwards to Japan by civil aircraft via Guam. Entered Japan, deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 23 Aug 1954 and posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for travel to New Zealand. Deplaned Whenuapai 20 Jan 1956 and was provided transport to the South Island. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956. Served overseas one year 205 days. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Clyde, 9 Feb 1997 aged 67 years. Possibly a brother of Robert Melvin Caldwell q.v. |
| CALDWELL, Robert Melvin | 206451 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Edendale, Southland, 23 Jun 1928. Also WWII Service in British Army,1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medal. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni Japan 28 Aug 1951. There is a conflict as to when he actually arrived in Korea as one part of his record states 30 Aug 1951 and other states he entered Korea 3 Feb 1952. Did he go to Japan on TOD and then return to Korea? Served in 10 Tpt Coy and was also attached as a driver to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 10 Jun 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953 soon after RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 6 Jun 1966. Buried Edendale, Southland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Possibly a brother of John Joseph Caldwell q.v. |
| CALLAGHAN, John Richard | 204710 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Willington, Derbyshire, UK, 26 Apr 1928. Previous service in the British Army in the Durham Light Infantry Cadet Corps from 6 Jun 1946-Sep 1948 served in the Durham Light Infantry Regt (14177703) as Regimental Policeman. Came to New Zealand and was employed as a Traffic Clerk for the Wellington Tramways (WCC). Enlisted in Papakura Camp and attested 18 Aug 1953 in Kayforce 10th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. Accidentally injured 17 Mar 1954 and admitted to 25 Canadian FDS (injured Vertebrae). Discharged Canadian FDS 1 May 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian NCO School 27 Jun 1954 (Battle School at Ui Jon Bu). CTBA to Canadian NCO School 8 Aug 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area North 20 Aug 1954 (UN Honour Guard). M/I 16 Fd Regt 31 Oct 1954 and CTBA Brit Com Sub Area North. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 11 Nov 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Discharge in Canada approved. Noted that he had done good service in the NZ Army. Embarked Yokohama 14 Jun 1955 for passage to Canada. Discharged in Canada 13 Aug 1955. Served overseas one year 175 days. Joined Canadian Rocky Mountain Rangers Militia 1956. Living in British Columbia in 2003. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). |
| CALLAHAN, Brian Francis | 206607 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Gisborne 10 Feb 1928. Previous service in Army. Served in BCOF Japan with Service No 829043. Embarked and sailed from NZ on 15 Jul 1947. Served in 2 Battalion 1947 and 3 Battalion in 1948. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce 15 Sep 1948. Labourer from Hastings. Next-of-kin Mrs A. Callahan (mother) Hastings. (Embarkation Roll WWII). Later painter and paperhanger in Wellington. Enlisted Wellington 21 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC in Linton during his training in that Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Sep 1951 and employed in C Platoon and Workshop Platoon. Accidentally injured with petrol burns to arms and face. Admitted Norwegian MASH 30 Mar 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 3 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Rotorua in 1996. Died Rotorua, 1 Apr 2006 aged 77 years. |
| CALLAHAN, John William | 33023 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 02/11/2056 | Born Gisborne 3 Oct 1924. Served in RNZAF from 14 Jan 1944 and completed training at Rongotai and Levin. Posted to No.3 Sqn, Solomon Islands 1 Oct 1944 to 2 May 1945. Promoted Leading Aircraftman 1 May 1945. Posted to Jacquinot Bay, New Britain 30 May 1945. RTNZ 4 Oct 1945. Discharged from RNZAF 14 Jul 1946. Enlisted in the Army 1 Apr 1947 for service in BCOF, Japan. Posted to 2nd Relief and sailed on HMNZT Dunera on 15 Jul 1947. Promoted Acting Corporal for duration of voyage to Japan. M/I to 2 Bn NZ Infantry Regiment, Japan 2 Aug 1947. Attached to HQ, British Commonwealth Occupation Force at Eta Jun on 30 Oct 1947. Embarked on the ship Westralia 30 Dec 1947 for RTNZ. Disembarked 24 Jan 1948 and was discharged 2 Mar 1948. Re-enlisted in Army 8 Nov 1948 and posted to RNZEME MT Workshop, Trentham Camp. TSFD to RNZASC as Driver on 1 Apr 1949, promoted Temporary Lance Corporal at Transport Section NZ Army Schools, Trentham 31 Aug 1949. Discharged from Army 28 Feb 1951. Civil occupation before re-joining Army, Driver for Gisborne Transport Ltd Regular Force soldier, vehicle mechanic. Enlisted in Kayforce 14 Oct 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Korea, 15 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon as clerk on 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1956. Re-enlisted in Army 18 Jul 1957 as Private and posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt at Linton Camp. Embarked Wellington on TSS Captain Cook for passage to Singapore. Served in Malaya based at Ipoh. B Coy. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Embarked Penang on TSS Captain Cook on 16 Dec 1959 for RTNZ. Discharged from the Army 8 Mar 1960. Medal entitlement 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Gisborne 27 Jun 1981 aged 55 years. |
| CALLANDER, Douglas John | 30503 | Lieutenant | HQ 1 Comwel Div | NZ Regt | 12/08/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Waimate, South Canterbury, on 13 Jun 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 18 Jan 1951. Seniority as Lieutenant from 8 Jan 1950. Appointed to Kayforce 6 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila, Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 15 Aug 1953. Employed with “Crown Radio News” at HQ Div Rear. Promoted Captain in Kayforce late 1954. Also served at HQ NZ Kayforce at Kure in Japan. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Emergency Force 14 Jun 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Lieutenant, 26 Jun 1955. TSFD to RNZAEC, Education Officer, SMD 1955. Discharged from the Army in Feb 1956. National Secretary NZ Korea Veterans Association 2000–13. Provided considerable impetus to see 1st edition this roll completed in 3013. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Appointed MNZM, QB Hons 2005. Living Johnsonville 2013. Died Johnsonville, Wellington on 12 Oct 2019 aged 92 years. Doug was well travelled in NZ and overseas and had many friends worldwide. A funeral service was held for Doug was held on 21 Oct 2019 at the Lychgate Funeral Service, Johnsonville Road, Wellington, followed by private cremation. |
| CALLAWAY, Peter Harlen | 34271 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 25/02/2053 | 25/11/2053 | Born Palmerston North 14 Sep 1932. Enlisted as a Regular Force Cadet in Allen Class 1950. Regular Force soldier. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued the journey to Korea by civil air via Manila to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan on 28 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 10 Field Hygiene Section, 14 Apr 1953. Employed in NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll circa 15 Nov 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 245 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Dec 1953 and reposted to the Regular Force. Later commissioned Lieutenant and served as Administration Officer, Services Medical Team, South Vietnam Apr 1967-Feb 1968. Discharged from Defence Headquarters, Wellington, with rank of Major on 2 Feb 1971. Living in Thames 2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal, NZ GSM (Warlike) clasp ‘Vietnam’ and Vietnamese campaign Medal. Died Thames 18 Jun 2009 aged 76 years. Buried in the RSA Section of the Totara Memorial Park Cemetery, Thames. |
| CALLINICOS, Demetrios James | 206299 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Napier 16 Nov 1928. Mechanic at Napier Service Station. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as a driver. Served from Pusan to North of the 38th Parallel then back to eventual armistice line. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment 2i/c Transport Section. Reverted to Driver Nov 1951. Accidentally injured as a passenger in Dodge 15 cwt vehicle TYSFD from HQ 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC to C Platoon. Thrown out of vehicle when it hit a rut and suffered concussion, multiple bruising and lacerations. Admitted to Norwegian MASH 27 Jan 1952. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Mar 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 24 May 1952 from a Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Napier. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taradale 28 Oct 2011 aged 83 years. |
| CAMBIE, Kerry Colin | 327580 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 14/12/2055 | Born Wellington 28 Jul 1932. Employed as a driver for Northern Roller Mills, Auckland. Served in Territorial Force, 1 Fd Regt RNZA then to D Company, 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Enlisted 27 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Entered Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy, TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 6 May 1955. Attached to HQ British Forces Korea and appointed Commander's Driver 8 Aug–5 Sep 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 9 Dec 1955. Deplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 222 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1956 and posted Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.428 was sent to an Auckland address on 13 Feb 1957. Died Whakatane, 23 Apr 1995 aged 63 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CAMERON, Alexander James Edward | 15400 | Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born 26 Sep 1938. Entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955. After initial training he was drafted to Kaniere 11 Sep 1956 as an Acting Cook (Seamen). Kaniere was already in Korea so it is presumed that he was flown up to join her. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 26 Jan 1957. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He then served in Endeavour 2 Nov 1957–7 Jan 1958 and may have sailed to Antarctica in the summer replenishment voyages. He also served in Philomel, Irirangi, Royalist (advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 11 Jan 1959, disrated 12 Sep 1959). Sent to Britain to be a member of the ship’s company of Otago on 11 May 1960. Otago was commissioned on 22 Jun 1960 and arrived in NZ in Jan 1961. He later served once more in Royalist. DEE on 5 Sep 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CAMERON, Allan Bruce | 34362 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Nelson 15 Apr 1932. Ex Regular Force Cadet, Allen Class 1950 and Regular Force for 18 months. Emplaned 28 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 1 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1954. Marched into NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 19 Jan 1955. Promoted Lance Corporal then Corporal and on return to RNZA re-mustered as a Bombardier. TSFD back to RNZA 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Mar 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Auckland 13 Feb 1957. Re-joined Regular Force 21 Mar 1956 and posted to 1 NZ Regt. Later posted to Defence Secretariat, Parliament Building, Wellington, 9 Jul 1957 to 12 Jun 1959. Posted to Army HQ, Wellington as Corporal Chief Clerk, 15 Jun 1959. Discharged from Army 14 Nov 1959. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 15 Sep 1979, aged 46 years. Buried North Shore Services Cemetery. |
| CAMERON, Archibald Cochran | 1904 | Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 4 Jul 1918. Employed as a boilermaker before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy 4 May 1940 on a 12-year engagement. From the time of his entry to Jun 1946 he served in Philomel, Achilles or Gambia. In Sep 1943 Achilles was damaged by Japanese bombers and he then TSFD to Gambia while Achilles was in dockyard hands in Britain. At the end of Jan 1944 Gambia was in service in the Indian Ocean and later came to NZ before operating from Manus Island with the British Pacific Fleet. Arch Cameron was probably in Gambia in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese signed the surrender documents. Gambia came back to NZ and after refit sailed for Sydney and onto Britain where she was handed back to the RN. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 27 Feb 1946. While in Britain he was in HMS Drake (Stone frigate) and then drafted to Bellona 14 Sep 1946 and was a member of the crew to bring this ship to NZ. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Permanent) on 27 Feb 1947. Served in Arbutus, Arabis and Kiwi. Arch Cameron was in Philomel when rating system was changed and he was shown as Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 26 Aug 1948 and Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic the following day. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1949 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 27 Aug 1949 and to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 28 Aug 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 Jul 1950 and with Pukaki sailed from Auckland, Auckland, to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 28 Aug 1950. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he remained in his ship until 15 Sep 1951. Served in Philomel then drafted to Hawea 4 Oct 1951–10 Mar 1952. DEE 3 May 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAMERON, Barry Malcolm John | 15206 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 27/07/2057 | Born Te Puke 24 Feb 1937. Employed as a Post & Telegraph Department driver before he entered the RNZN as an Assistant Steward on 24 Feb 1955. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training in his trade. Served in Philomel, Black Prince and advanced to Steward 30 May 1955. Also served in Hawea and Rotoiti before drafting on 27 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Singapore and Malayan waters. Several Stewards were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong and so did not serve in the Japanese or Korean area but were returned to NZ from Singapore. He appears to have returned early as his posting card shows Philomel 28 Jul 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Later served in Black Prince again and in Stawell. Discharged BNPS 10 Mar 1958. Died 22 Sep 1966 aged 60 years. Did not qualify for the NZGSM (K). |
| CAMERON, Frederick Ronald | 208924 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/11/2053 | 16/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 31 Oct 1928. Fitter & Turner, Union Steamship Company, Dunedin. Enlisted 15 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements and emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in mainly in Imjin River area. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Kobe for embarkation. Embarked Kobe, Japan 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney. Completed journey to Harewood, deplaning 16 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.430 sent 13 Feb 1957 to his address in Karitane, Dunedin. |
| CAMERON, Kenneth Neil | 13213 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wyndham, Southland 6 Mar 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953–26 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and his first patrol in a war zone was on 25 Apr 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Royalist continuously 1956–1958 and served in Korean and Japanese waters and during the latter part of the Emergency in Malaya as Leading Seaman. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Jun 1957 and to Petty Officer on 1 Jun 1958. Selected for officer training and was sent to the UK for training as an officer cadet and attended a SD Officers Course at the RN College Greenwich. Confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant 8 Nov 1961. Again served in Royalist in 1962. Returned to the UK for a Long Navigators Course Oct 1964 and for a two-year exchange with the RN. On RTNZ served in Philomel, Mako then Kiama as Exec Officer. Lieutenant in Otago in Malaysian waters during Confrontation on 22 Sep 1965–26 Oct 1966. Also served as Executive Officer in Endeavour. Later promoted Lieutenant Commander and served in Waikato as Navigating Officer Jul 1970. On loan service to Singapore Armed Forces Maritime Command for one-year Jul 1973 then attached HQ NZ FORSEA as SO2 Navy Sep 1974. RTNZ Oct 1975. Appointed to Taranaki 16 Jan 1976 as XO and was then in Command 27 Jun 1977. Appointed MBE 1977. In Feb 1979 was on the on the staff of Chief of Naval Staff as Director of Operations. Retired 1982 as Commander having completed 32 years’ service. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’; GSM 1962, clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’; NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. Living Devonport, Auckland, 2008. |
| CAMERON, Leslie James | 593956 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki 2 Mar 1930. Previous service in RNZAF 1946 for about six months but had to return to the family farm as father was most unwell. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 3 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney, then flew by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1953 and entered Korea 16 May 1953 and M/I to 10 Tp Coy the same day. He then moved to Base Camp at Kure, Japan. Driver in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Was involved in carrying rations, petrol, ammunition and troops to and from many destinations. Mainly served in the area near the Pintail Bridge. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.431 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Opunake. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth in 1996. Entitled to NZDSM. Died New Plymouth on 11 Aug 2018 aged 88 years. |
| CAMERON, Maxwell Robert | 13926 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Hawera, Taranaki 9 Apr 1934. Employed as a mill hand before entering the RNZN 21 Sep 1951 as Stoker, Engineer Branch. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. First sea service in Bellona 18 Feb 1952–15 Jun 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 20 Sep 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–6 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954.This deployment was the second deployment of the ship, outside the period of award for the UN Medal for Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Singapore and Hong Kong and returned via the same ports. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 20 Nov 1954 and to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955 Served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 20 Nov 1955. Served in Pukaki (disrated) and Rotoiti (made his was back up) and served on Operation Grapple at Christmas Island. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Apr 1959. Served in Tamaki 3 Aug 1959–1 May 1960. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Apr 1960. Also served in Otago and Mako. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and PJM. Discharged from RNZN 22 Apr 1964. Living in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. |
| CAMERON, Peter Michael | 206863 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Whanganui 10 Sep 1927. Farmer from Westmere, Whanganui. Enlisted 2 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 as a Gunner on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 4 Sep 1952. Initially served as an artillery signalman and TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 15 Dec 1952. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn but was still employed as an artillery signalman. Applied for a compassionate RTNZ but had to complete a minimum of 18 months in the field. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ, was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 10 Mar 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1954 and returned to the farm in Whanganui. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living near Whanganui 2001. Died Whanganui 26 Feb 2022 aged 94 years. |
| CAMPBELL, Alan Douglas (Doug) | 33171 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 24/10/2055 | Born Oamaru (?) 16 Jun 1932. Regular Force Cadet Jan 1949. Served in Southern District Transport Platoon, Addington. Promoted Temporary Corporal 3 Jan 1952. Attended four-week Air Despatch Course in Australia Apr-May 1952. Seconded to Kayforce 7 Sep 1954. Emplaned Harewood 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 9 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Clerk. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 25 Oct 1954 and to Sergeant 21 Jan 1955. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 23 Mar 1955 and appointed Chief Clerk and then to Staff Sergeant 23 Jun 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Oct for RTNZ and reposting to the RF. Deplaned Harewood 24 Oct 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 20 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force 15 Nov 1955 in the rank of Sergeant. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class and appointed School Sergeant Major, RNZASC School 23 Mar 1962. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 1 Jul 1964. Posted to 1 Bn Depot at Burnham then to Malaysia. Deplaned Changi 7 Oct 1967 and was posted to 1 RNZIR as Transport Officer. RTNZ 10 Dec 1969 and was posted to 3 Tpt Coy. Also served at 1 AASO and was posted to Southern Coy RNZASC 8 Dec 1975. Discharged mid-1979. Died Nelson on 10 Aug 2018 aged 86 years. |
| CAMPBELL, Charlie | 204638 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 23/06/2055 | Born Pawarenga, Northland, 24 Apr 1928. Radio salesman for Auckland Radio Co. Enlisted 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Served in 16 Fd Regt then later at NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Feb 1954 and appointed CO's Driver; Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 11 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 21 Jan 1955. Approval was granted for him to extend his tour and took his furlough in Hong Kong. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 May 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Japan to Sydney 21 Jun 1955. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight, deplaning Auckland on 23 Jun 1955 in the rank of Bombardier. Discharged 27 Aug 1955. Discharge Cert sent to Pawarenga, Hokianga, Northland 13 Feb 1957. Served overseas one year 330 days. Discharged 27 Aug 1955. Died Gisborne, 9 Oct 1995 aged 67 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CAMPBELL, Colin Herbert | 211039 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 19/05/2054 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki 19 Feb 1929. He was a butcher at Patea Butchery Co. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Sailed from Sasebo 13 May and entered Korea 16 May 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance 4–15 Aug 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 6 Mar 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital, Kure, Japan 11 Mar 1954, Rheumatic Fever. Was in hospital for three months. TSFD to NZ Roll and emplaned Iwakuni 15 May 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Deplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 13 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Patea, 13 Apr 1978 aged 47 years. Cremated at Aramoho Crematorium, Whanganui. |
| CAMPBELL, Colin Kenneth | 14453 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 6 Dec 1937. Employed as a Marine Plumber at Devonport. Joined RNZN 6 Jan 1955. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Bellona as Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 3 Oct 1955 and was a crew member that took that ship back to the UK and returned in Royalist which was involved in the Suez affair on the RTNZ voyage. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 25 Apr 1956. He stayed in Royalist and which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jan 1958. Drafted to Philomel 19 Nov 1958. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jan 1959. Drafted to Black Prince 6 Jan 1960. Was sent to the UK for familiarisation with Otago and brought was in the crew that brought this ship back to NZ. Discharged BNPS 11 Nov 1961.Understood was awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CAMPBELL, Colin Richard | 206450 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Auckland 16 Sep 1924. Previous service in NZ Military Forces during WWII from 19 Sep 1942. Initial Army No T4259 for service in Home Guard. Provisionally accepted for service in the Navy and TSFD to RNZN 28 Apr 1943 mid 1945. Also served in BCOF, Japan second relief (Service No 637570, Private in 2 Div Prov Coy. He was a biscuit hand at a factory in Auckland). Embarked 15 Jul 1947. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce8 Sep 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Worked for the Auckland Transport Board as a Tram Conductor. He was enlisted as a member of the Auckland Division of the RNZN Volunteer Reserve (Service No 100175) Stoker 1st Class, from 6 Apr 1949 to 4 Apr 1951. Driver for Campbell Carrington, Masterton. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal on 2 Aug 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 24 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 25 Aug for sea crossing to Korea. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. Reverted to Driver on 26 Aug 1951 on ceasing to be PT Instructor. Attended short course at 1 Comwel Div Battle Training School, Haramura 1–4 Dec 1951. Accidentally injured with suspected fractured rib when he went to help the driver of a 3-ton truck that had a blowout and had left the road. Later suffered from severe eczema. Emplaned Iwakuni Sep 1952 for RTNZ (medical reasons). Served overseas one year 44 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Feb 1953. Later served in RNZAF from 6 Apr 1959 to as a Leading Aircraftman with Service No 79728. Medals were lost in a fire circa 1962 and were replaced at cost. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAMPBELL, Donald Edwin | 11119 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Thames 8 Jan 1927. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman 22 Nov 1945. Served in Bellona, advanced to Able Seaman 22 Sep 1946, Arbutus, Arabis, Taupo advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 20 Dec 1948 and Pukaki 9 Feb 1949. Was disrated 4 Feb 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 9 Feb 1950–10 Apr 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to Korea via Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 4 Feb 1951. Reverted to Able Seaman 22 Mar 1951. TSFD to Tutira while in Japan and RTNZ 30 May 1951. DEE 21 Nov 1951. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Was selected to attend 60th anniversary commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep over the period 11–16 Sep 2010. Returned to Paeyong Do, now known as Bak Ryang, in Apr 2013. |
| CAMPBELL, Fred | 14433 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Blackburn, Lancashire, UK, 23 Sep 1928. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RN on 27 Jul 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/SSX 779073. Underwent training at HMS Raleigh and was then drafted to HMS Nelson (battleship) 24 Sep–16 Dec 1946 which was soon placed on the disposals list. Served in HMS Pembroke II 17 Dec 1946–16 Sep 1947 and was attached to HMS St Kitts (destroyer) that had only been commissioned in Jan 1946. Drafted to HMS Ajax 15 Nov 1947 and advanced to Able Seaman (Provisional) 24 Jan 1948. Served in the Mediterranean and returned to Britain in Feb 1948. Served in Pembroke and Pembroke II 3 Apr–2 Sep 1948. Went to HMS Dolphin the submarine training base 3 Sep–30 Nov 1948 on general duties. Drafted to HMS Belfast (cruiser) 26 Jan 1949 in the Far East and took part in the early operations during the Korean War in 1950. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Oct 1949. Fred Campbell returned to the UK and was in Pembroke then in HMS Merlin (naval air station) and then in HMS Welfare 28 Aug 1951–16 Nov 1953. Released from RN 8 Jan 1954. Entered RNZN at Maori in London as an Able Seaman on 12 Apr 1954. After on familiarisation at Philomel was drafted to Bellona 31 May–19 Sep 1954. Served in Bellona again 28 Dec 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 22 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland about 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and in Korean waters Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug–12 Sep 1956. Sent to HMAS Cerberus on courses 15 Sep–15 Dec 1956. On RTNZ served in Black Prince again, then Kaniere, then Philomel 6 Jul 1959–11 Apr 1960. DEE 11 Apr 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CAMPBELL, George | 12480 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/08/2052 | Born Northcote, Auckland, 3 Jun 1929. A builder’s labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN 30 Sep 1948 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Telegraphist. Underwent initial training followed by telegraphy training in Tamaki 30 Sep 1948–9 May 1950. Drafted to Bellona 10 May 1950 and advanced to Telegraphist 8 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 19 Jan 1951 and served in NZ waters before sailing for Korea from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Apr 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ on 21 Aug 1952. Served in Irirangi 27 Jan 1953–18 Mar 1955. Returned to Philomel 19 Mar 1953–5 Jul 1954. Later served in Hawea for just under two months. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded the Korea and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 25 Jun 2000 aged 71 years. |
| CAMPBELL, Gordon Melville | 206390 | Captain | NZ Base HQ Med Sec | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 12/09/2051 | Born Whangarei on 12 Jun 1919. Medical practitioner from Whangarei. Appointed to Kayforce on 29 Aug 1951 and entered camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Senior Medical Officer 1950–51. Had short TOD to Kure in Japan in Mar 1951 and was then attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt from 28 Mar–18 Jun 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll approx 1 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni and arrived in Sydney 9 Sep 1951 then flew to deplane Wellington 12 Sep 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 277 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal that were sent to Whangarei. Posted to the Reserve of Officers 11 Oct 1951. Returned to practice in Whangarei. Service in Korea highly appreciated. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and entitled to NZDSM. Posted to the Reserve of Officers List RNZAMC 14 Oct 1951. |
| CAMPBELL, Ian James | 11656 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Tinwald, Ashburton, 28 Jul 1931. Enlisted 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. First sea service in Bellona. Served in Rotoiti then attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter in Australia 15 Feb–21 Dec 1950. Drafted to Hawea 8 Feb 1951. Radar Plotter (Radar Plotter 3rd Class). Served mainly in the Korean west coast waters but spent some time on the East Coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Drafted to Black Prince 14 Jan 1953. DEE 27 Jul 1955–Able Seaman. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Longbeach Estate, RD4, Ashburton 8300 in 2004. |
| CAMPBELL, Ian Stanley | 14053 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Palmerston North 20 Apr 1936. Served as Corporal in the Palmerston North Tech School Cadet Unit. Enlisted 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. Served in Black Prince as Boy Telegraphist and went to the UK for the Coronation Fleet Review at Spithead on 15 Jun 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 20 Oct 1953 just after his ship returned from the UK. Served at the Naval Signal Station at Irirangi Feb 1954 to Feb 1955 and advanced to Telegraphist. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 until 13 Aug 1956 and served in Korean waters during that time. Served in Royalist Sep 1958 until Apr 1960 and was successively promoted Acting Leading Telegraphist, Leading Telegraphist 29 Aug 1959 and to Acting Radio Supervisor on 1 Mar 1960. Returned to Irirangi Sep 1960–Jul 1962. Also served in the Antarctic supply ship Endeavour in 1962 as Acting Radio Supervisor. DEE 19 Sep 1963. Died Auckland 8 Apr 1987 a few days before his 51st birthday. Cremated at Purewa Crematorium. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CAMPBELL, John Neil | 578484 | Gunner | Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot | RNZAOC | 24/03/2054 | 21/06/2055 | Born Hastings 14 Sep 1933. 4th intake CMT. Employed as a labourer for the Cobb Valley Hydro Project before joining Kayforce. Ex TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements 3 Nov 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 as a Gunner, RNZA, on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. On arrival in Korea TSFD to RNZAOC and changed his rank to Private. Served in Tokchong, Pusan and other areas. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on several occasions. CTBA to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot at Kure on 13 May 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 13 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1955 on Qantas for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Manila, Laubuan (Borneo) Darwin and Sydney to deplane Auckland 21 Jun 1955 from Teal aircraft. Served overseas one year 90 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit (Hawkes Bay Regt). Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDEFSM. Living at Waipukurau 2004. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died peacefully at home in Waipukurau 31 May 2016 aged 83 years. |
| CAMPBELL, John Ratahi (Jack) | 14702 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 06/02/2056 | 29/05/2057 | Born Kuku–Ohau, Kapiti 3 Jan 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Jan 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. By 18 Sep 1953 he as rated as Signalman Boy. Drafted to Black Prince 9 Apr 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 4 Jul 1955. At Philomel 21 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 19 Jan 1956 and left for Korean waters 1 Apr 1956. Advanced to Signalman 4 Jul 1956. Kaniere mainly involved in patrol and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. Also served in Malayan waters on Royalist 1959–60 during the Emergency. Later served again in Kaniere, Otago, Royalist, Turoa, Royalist again and Taranaki. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), RN LS&GC Medal 4 Jan 1971. Later Warrant Officer Yeoman of Signals. Discharged from the RNZN 18 Jan 1978. Living at Ruakaka, Whangarei, 2004. |
| CAMPBELL, Puhirake Huriti | 204404 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 25/06/2054 | Born Omarumutu, near Opotiki 14 Dec 1929. Timber worker at Patea Freezing Works. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Travelled by ship from Sasebo, Japan to Korea. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt as gun number in 163 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and deplaned Auckland on 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 309 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 309 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAMPBELL, Raymond Henry | 204052 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Dargaville on 2 Jun 1926. Employed as a truck Driver for Northern Wairoa Transport Co. Enlisted at Whangarei in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked at Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and involved in transporting troops and equipment. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 7 Jun 1952 and discharged to unit 15 Jun 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ HQ Base 15 Jun 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.438 was sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address Hamilton East. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died of cancer Thames, 10 Jul 1979, aged 53 years. Buried Thames Services Cemetery (Totara Memorial Park Cemetery). |
| CAMPBELL, Rodney Albert | 12165 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born, Bow, London, UK, 10 Oct 1927. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 5 Jul 1944 as Boy 1st Class (Service No C/JX 717505). Underwent training in HMS Royal Arthur. Later served in the battleship HMS Anson Apr 1945-Oct 1946 and was most likely on board when the ship entered Hong Kong to assist in the re-occupation and repatriation of military and civilian personnel taken prisoner in Dec 1941 when the Colony fell to Japanese forces. Enlisted in RNZN at HMNZS Cook (NZ High Commission in London). Served in Pukaki 11 Feb–6 Dec 1950 during the first deployment of the ship to Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Discharged, Engagement Expired 19 Aug 1951 and returned to the UK. Awarded Defence Medal and War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died in England 2012. |
| CAMPBELL, William Donald Angus | 207185 | Temporary Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Wellington on 22 Feb 1921. Served in 19 Bty, Wellington, 1938; 16 Bty Christchurch 1938. Posted to 1 Canterbury Regt Jan–Aug 1939. Called up Aug 1939 and posted to Camp Staff, Burnham Cam. TSFD to 20 Bn Nov 1939 and sailed for Egypt 5 Jan 1940. Served for 18 months then TSFD to 4th RMT Coy, 2 NZEF for four years during WWII. Also served in the Army as CMT trainer. Allocated Service No 207185 when posted as Gunner to 32 Fd Bty on 1 Feb 1950. Heavy truck driver for Atlantic Union Oil Company, Christchurch. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep for sea voyage to Pusan. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served periods at NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952 then to Corporal 7 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1953. Served overseas one year 202 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.439 was sent to his Christchurch address on 13 Feb 1957. |
| CAMPBELL, William Robert Apera | 206987 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 10/12/2052 | 21/12/2054 | Born Avarua, Rarotonga, 8 May 1950. Journalist for Dominion newspaper, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Sep 1952. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney as 2nd Lieutenant. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 28 Dec 1952. Granted Temporary rank while employed as Public Relations Officer. Promoted 22 Sep 1953. Promoted Captain, 29 Jan 1954. As was typical of official photographers and journalists he visited many sites and was at 16 Fd Regt HQ, 10 Tpt Coy and at NZ Base HQ. Granted a six-month extension 13 Jun 1954 of service in Korea. Relinquished appointment of PRO NZ Kayforce 16 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Nov 1954. Made application to marry Miss Shibayama and bring her to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas two years 121 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps with the rank of Capt, 8 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Later went and worked for the Straits Times, Singapore. Was still there Nov 1967. |
| CAMPLIN, John Sandilands | 206401 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Fielding on 8 May 1928. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 46989. Served in BCOF, Japan 15 Dec 1946–2 Feb 1948 as a Leading Aircraftman in 14 Sqn RNZAF. Discharged 20 Apr 1949. Became a carpenter working for Rehab Dept, Titahi Bay Porirua. Last NZ Address Waituna West R.D., Fielding. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 26 Feb 1951. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Trentham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on 2nd flight by Teal to Sydney then travelled by sea in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 17 Sep 1951. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt and served in D Troop as Signalman Temporary Lance Corporal Radio NCO 14 Sep 1951 but reverted at his own request to Gunner 29 Oct 1951. His final few weeks in Korea and Japan were marred by misbehaviour resulting in CB and forfeiture of Pay. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 31 Jan–13 Feb 1953 for minor complaint and missed his flight. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas on this occasion one year 263 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 6 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were re-issued at cost 9 Jun 1982. Later issued NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R) ‘and KWSM. Died Feilding 19 Aug 2013 aged 85 years. |
| CANDY, Albert James | 688471 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/04/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Lower Hutt 16 Aug 1932. Ex TF soldier. Employed by Post & Telegraph Department as a linesman at Wellington. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov 1954 and was TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 48 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit (2 Inf Workshop, RNZEME). His Kayforce Discharge Cert sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address Lower Hutt. Died Lower Hutt Hospital 28 Jan 1996 aged 64 years. |
| CANHAM, Noel | 11465 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Napier 15 Jul 1927. Appears to have been a costing / salaries clerk in Napier before joining the RNZN as a Probationary Writer on 8 May 1947. His initial naval training was undertaken in Tamaki followed by time at Philomel. Advanced to Writer 8 Nov 1947. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1948. Advanced to Leading Writer 8 Sep 1949. Returned to Philomel 8 Aug–7 Sep 1949 and then resumed service in Bellona 8 Sep 1949–2 Feb 1950. Served in Tamaki 3 Feb 1940 to 24 Jun 1951 then back to Philomel to 7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1951, but this ship had left NZ on 2 Mar 1951. It is presumed that he went by air to Japan where he joined his ship to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrolling and escort duties. Advanced to Petty Officer Writer 7 Jan 1952. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and was held at Philomel until discharged. DEE 7 May 1953. Went to live at Porirua about Feb 1966. Nothing in his posting card shows medallic awards but he would have been entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later would also have qualified for NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CANN, Arthur Robert Richard | 206136 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Takaka on 7 Feb 1921. Previous home service in the Army during WWII as a driver with Service No 406147 and served at the No.1 POW Camp at Featherston. Metal finisher for Ford Motor Company, Hutt Valley. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Married 27 Nov 1950 before leaving for Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ, 19 Jan 1951. M/O on TOD to 16 Fd Regt 21 Apr 1951 and M/I 16 Fd Regt 25 Apr 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jul 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 27 Feb 1952. TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and after treatment for Laryngitis and sinusitis was sent to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre. Posted from 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre to 16 Fd Regt 11 Mar 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll 67) on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jul 1952. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 28 Jul 1994 aged 73 years. Uncle of J.A. Newman (q.v.). |
| CANNING, James | 206452 | Driver | Kayforce HQ Detachment | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/08/2053 | Born Takaka Marlborough, on 23 Jun 1929. Civilian trade before enlistment was cartographer mainly based Rotorua. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Initial posting to Kayforce HQ Detachment. Then posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Appointed Workshop clerk at 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Later posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Corporal during tour. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ while attending a Clerks Course at RASC School, Singapore, 28 Jan–11 Apr 1952. This medal was a Geo VI issue as Jim was in Singapore when King Geo VI died. Marched out from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Posted to Burnham where he was an instructor and was promoted Sergeant. Discharged 13 Aug 1954. Joined TF, Hawkes Bay Regiment as the Int Sergeant and was commissioned as the Int Officer. Moved to Rotorua and was TFRD to 6 Bn RNZIR (Hauraki Regt) and was promoted Major and appointed 2i/c of the Battalion. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Efficiency Decoration. Died Rotorua 17 Oct 2012 aged 83 years. |
| CANNON, George | 208161 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Opapa, Hawkes Bay 5 Oct 1925. Enlisted in the RNZN 9 May 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman Radio Electrician (Service No 7113). Served for three years as a radar mechanic in NZ and in the South Pacific. Also attached to RNZAF 29 Jun–6 Dec 1943 and at the Advance Base (COMSOPAC) 18 Dec 1943–28 Mar 1944. Also served in HMNZS Tui Aug 1944 to Jun 1945 in the Solomon Islands. Discharged Engagement terminated 2 Jan 1946. His WWII Medals 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal were issued 24 May 1950. Butcher for Southland Frozen Meat Co at Makarewa. Enlisted Invercargill 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 22 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. To be Signalman (Temporary Lance Corporal) 14 Sep 1951 while Radio Mechanic NZO. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 15 Oct 1951. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 18 Oct 1951. Reverts to Signalman at own request 29 Oct 1951. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 29 Oct 1951 and remained with 16 Fd Regt until M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 23 Feb 1952 and posted to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert No.443 sent 13 Feb 1957 to his address in Invercargill. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CANTLON, Peter Frederick | 11086 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 1 Jun 1929. Grocery assistant before enlisting in RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 23 Mar 1946. First sea service was in Achilles 16 Jul–8 Sep 1946. Drafted 9 Sep 1946 to Gambia which was attached to the British Pacific Fleet in Japanese waters 9 Sep 1946–24 Nov 1947. Advance to Ordinary Seaman 1 Jun 1947. On RTNZ was at Philomel 25 Nov 1947–2 Feb 1948 and had been advanced to Able Seaman R.C.3 (Radar Controller 3rd Class), 1 Jan 1948. Also served in Bellona. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 12 Oct 1950–22 Apr 1951. Advanced to Leading Seaman 6 Dec 1950 while on course in Australia and at the completion was upgraded to Radar Controller 2nd Class. On RTNZ he was at Philomel and then the naval signals station Irirangi at Waiouru. Drafted to Rotoiti 27 Nov 1951–19 Mar 1953 and sailed for Korean waters 7 Jan 1952. Served in Rotoiti on second deployment which was involved with patrolling and escort duties mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. DEE 31 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His initial issue was destroyed in a fire but were replaced at cost circa 1995. Discharged engagement expired 31 May 1953. Applied to enlist in the RF in Apr 1955 but this does not appear to have proceeded. Applied for NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1956–49. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CANTWELL, Brian Albert | 204340 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ Survey Sec | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Auckland on 20 Jul 1928. Came from Remuera, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kay Force Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight t to Sydney and flew by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Jun 1955. Brian had a lucky escape when he stepped on an old-isolated booby trap when working with a 16 Fd Regt survey section on some disused land. He escaped unscathed. Two seconds elapsed between the time he stood on the booby trap and the explosion, just enough time for him to dive to the ground. A few pieces of shrapnel went in the direction of Sergeant N.S. Jones of Invercargill but did not go near him. Just after crossing some barbed wire entanglements, Gunner Cantwell encountered some loose strands of wire raised slightly above the ground. He attached no significance to this as the ground was believed to have been cleared of danger and there was a lot of signal wire in the area. To avoid tripping, he stepped on the wire to cross over when he heard a hissing noise. “I sensed danger, looked down and saw smoke issuing from the base of a small tree. I let out a yell at the Sergeant ahead of me, ran two yards then hit the deck. At that moment came the explosion. Gunner Cantwell believed that the booby trap was a grenade because of the time that he had to dive to the ground. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/O to Kobe. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 1 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CANTWELL, Martin | 14361 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, 5 Nov 1922. Previous service in RN with Service No D/KX 135345 from 21 Aug 1941 to 5 Aug 1946. Amongst the ships and stations in which he served was HMS Roebuck an R-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service during World War II. She was the 15th ship to carry this traditional ship name and he served in this ship 31 May 1943–26 May 1946 reaching the rate of Acting Leading Stoker. He saw service in the home fleet and on 12 March HMS Roebuck formed part of the escort for the aircraft carrier HMS Battler and the cruisers HMS Suffolk and Newcastle, with the destroyer HMS Quadrant, during the search in the Indian Ocean for the German u-boat supply ship Brake. After being intercepted by aircraft Brake was scuttled by her own crew. In Jun Roebuck was deployed with Fleet units off Burma and bombarded Martaban. Roebuck was involved in other operations in the Far East against targets at Sabang and Sumatra. On discharge from the RN he became a dock labourer. Enlisted 30 Dec 1952 in the RNZN as a Stoker Mechanic on a five-year contract at Maori London. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and served in Korean waters during the last deployment of that ship to Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ served at Irirangi for seven months and was then drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955–16 Apr 1956. He was in the crew when she was returned to the UK and served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956 bringing that vessel back to New Zealand. Royalist was involved in the Suez Crisis. He remained in Royalist until Apr 1957 before being drafted to Black Prince 2 Apr 1957. Martin Cantwell sailed from Auckland on the Rangitiki 11 Dec 1958 to the UK. DEE from Maori, 18 Jan 1959. Address on discharge was in Liverpool. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| CANTWELL, Phillip Michael | 14210 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 14/08/2057 | Born 3 Apr 1935. Entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Junior Electrical Mechanic (Junior EM). His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 12 Sep 1952 to attend courses. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 3 Oct 1952. RTNZ and Philomel 29 Apr 1954. Drafted to Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) 5 Apr 1953 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 3 Oct 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Nov 1953–3 Apr 1955 and was involved in escorting the Gothic during the Royal Visit between Dec 1953–Jan 1954. Drafted again to Bellona 4 Apr–21 Sep 1955 and again back to Black Prince 21 Sep–2 Nov 1955. Served in Philomel 3 Nov 1955–20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 21 Dec 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but Electrical Mechanician 1st Class Cantwell was back at Philomel on 15 Aug 1957 He was returned to Royalist 14 Sep 1957 which was back in Singapore and continued on the 2nd Commission Tour to Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but stayed in Royalist until drafted to Black Prince 18 Sep 1958. Served in Philomel 5 Aug 1959 until sent to the UK as a crew member for Taranaki. Based in Maori 7 Jan–17 Mar 1961 he then boarded his ship 28 Mar 1961 for work-up and sailed to NZ arriving at New Plymouth via Panama and Pearl Harbour 28 Oct 1961. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jul 1962. Served in Philomel 20 Sep 1963–and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jul 1963. Drafted to Taranaki 10 Sep 1964–11 Apr 1965. In Philomel 12 Apr 1965. DEE 13 Dec 1955. Later issued NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. He is Entitled to the NZDSM. The NZGSM (NE) was issued erroneously to his NOK as Phillip did not serve in the Mediterranean in Royalist, the only ship to qualify for this award as he was serving in Philomel 3 Nov 1955–20 Dec 1956. |
| CANTWELL, Ronald John | 211030 | Captain | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 23/12/2052 | 10/06/2054 | Born Auckland on 25 Aug 1926. Came from Remuera, Auckland. He was previously a medical practitioner for the Hawkes Bay Hospital Board. Attested for service in Korea at Waiouru on 18 Sep 1952. Lieutenant, Regimental Medical Officer 1953–54. Emplaned 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere at Auckland for passage to Sydney and flew onto Korea by Qantas. Entered Japan on 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Jan 1953 and attached FAP 21 A.D.S. Appointed Regimental Medical Officer 16 Fd Regt and M/I from 27 A.D.S. on 5 Feb 1953. Witnessed the burial of Gunner Peter Rex Berry (KIA) 17 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 1–9 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Captain on 1 Mar 1953. Relinquished appointment of R.M.O. 16 Fd Regt on 28 Apr 1953. Appointed Medical Officer, NZ Base Camp and posted to NZ Base HQ on 30 Apr 1953. Promoted Captain on 1 Jun 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ on 1 Sep 1953. These postings were repeated. Also went on the Japan tour with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea Rugby team 20–30 Mar 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 24 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from a Teal flight at Auckland on 10 Jun 1954. Served overseas for one year 170 days. SOS Kayforce 1 Aug 1954 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List 1 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After leaving the NZ Army he went to study in Edinburgh, Scotland and was later at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CANTWELL, William John Haslem | 204291 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Torquay, Devon, UK, 7 May 1916. Laundryman for Newmistic Laundry, Auckland. Served as a Gunner in 35 Fd Battery, NZ Artillery in NZ. Embarked for WWII Service (Service No 25515) 19 Nov 1940 for service in Fiji for service in Suva Bty. Next-of-kin, Mrs M.E. Cantwell (wife), Grey Lynn, Auckland. RTNZ 24 Aug 1941. Re-embarked 13 Sep 1941 with 7th Reinforcements for service in 6 Fd Regt, NZA in Egypt onto Tunisia and then in Italy. Also served in 32 Fd Regt. Awarded Africa Star Ribbon 8 Dec 1953. RTNZ 23 Apr 1945 and was discharged from 2 NZEF 18 Aug 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (no clasps), Italy star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. It is most interesting to note he had to report to Are 1 HQ, Auckland, with his pay book to the regulation issue of ribbon for the Italy Star and Defence Medal. Taxi proprietor Auckland then worked for Police Dept at Auckland. Enlisted Papakura as Kayforce replacement 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight. Travelled to Japan via Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 162 Bty. Attended a CATC course 17 Jun–21 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Aug 1952, to Temporary Bombardier 8 Sep 1952, Temporary Sergeant 30 Dec 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 19 Mar 1953 and was TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical unit from where he was discharged to his unit 5 Jul 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 2 May 1953 and M/I NZ BASE HQ 6 May 1953. Reverted to Bombardier 30 May 1953 (sickness). Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 5 Jul 1953 and was discharged 1 Aug 1953. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Aug 1953 and was discharged 15 Sep 1953 to NZ Base HQ and posted to NZ Roll (Medical) 8 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 152 days. Received Treatment at VV (varicose vein) Clinic Auckland hospital. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.445 was sent to Remuera, Auckland, 13 Feb 1957 but returned to Base Records where it remains today. Died Taihape, 3 Apr 1960, aged 42 years. Buried at Taihape Services Cemetery. |
| CANTY, Reginald Albert | 622332 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hawera 30 Sep 1931. Labourer for Barwood and Son, Taihape. Ex 6th Intake CMT / TF soldier. His father was Corporal Canty at the Waiouru Camp Fire Station. Enlisted 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Battery Signaller, 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served wherever the battery went. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jan 1954, Temporary Bombardier 4 Jun 1954, Temporary Sergeant 26 Aug 1954 and appointed Troop Signalman Sergeant. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Sep–22 Sep 1954. Promoted Sergeant 6 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 21 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 3). Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (2 Armd Regt). Discharge Cert sent to Patea 13 Feb 1957. Living in Coromandel in 1996. Living at Helensville in 2004. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Helensville 31 Dec 2019 aged 88 years. |
| CAPPER, William Thomas | 204112 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Tauranga 8 Sep 1926. Also served in Jayforce Japan (827344, Private, HQ Infantry Corps). Embarked for Japan 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Came from Matata. Employed as a timber stacker for Smith and Brown Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 13 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 9 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 12 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Accidently injured while playing football and was admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 14 Oct 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian F.D.S. then to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged 1 Nov 1952. Throughout his service he had many lapses from military discipline and lost money and time. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Discharge Cert sent to Auckland 13 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Ponsonby, Auckland, 7 Jul 1958 aged 32 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| CAPPS, Darcy | 206238 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Ratana (near Whanganui) 16 Jul 1926. He was a drover employed at Rahotu, Taranaki. Attested in Jayforce 2nd Relief 20 Feb 1947 with Service No 818394. (2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16 p.21) Embarked for Japan 15 Jul 1947 disembarked Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in 4 NZ Ordnance Field Park Coy. RTNZ and disembarked from at Auckland 5 Oct 1948, Discharged from Jayforce 7 Nov 1948. Labourer and drover for S. Kahui, at Rahotu, South Taranaki. Two Kahui sons from this farm served in Korea. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. He had some difficulties adhering to military discipline. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 180 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Rahotu. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAPPS, Peter William | 12130 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Richmond, Surrey, UK, 12 Feb 1926. Understood to have been a builder’s labourer before joining the RN. Unfortunately, nothing of his RN service is shown on his Posting Card but may have served in the later part of WWII. Enlisted in the British Territorial Army (with Service No 6152878) 12 May 1947 but was discharged 26 Jul 1948. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook, London, on 14 Jun 1948 as an Able Seaman with grading of Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 25 Aug–30 Sep 1948 which became HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948 and sailed for NZ on 15 Oct 1948 arriving in Jan 1949. Served in Philomel 26 Apr 1949–20 Mar 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Mar 1950–14 Jan 1951 except for four days in Philomel. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 26 Jan–31 May 1951 and served in Bellona briefly before going back to the UK in SS Atlantis and was DEE from Maori 17 Aug 1951. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARDELL-RYAN, Seah David | 15296 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 13 May 1938. Was schoolboy living at Opunake prior to enlisting in the RNZN as a Junior Telegraphist on 6 Jan 1955. Underwent initial training at HMNZS Tamaki followed by Philomel. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 13 Nov 1955. Drafted to HMNZS Wakefield (Wellington) 25 Jul–5 Aug 1956. Drafted to Irirangi 7 Sep 1956–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Telegraphist 4 Dec 1957. Later served again at Irirangi, Philomel and in Pukaki 5 Apr–22 Oct 1961. Discharged by Purchase 22 Nov 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died NSW, Australia 2000 aged 62 years. |
| CARDWELL, Samuel | 206453 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Belfast, Northern Ireland, 6 Mar 1923. Previous service in the British Army. Next-of-kin shown as Mrs S. Dodds, Belfast. Northern Ireland. Exchange operator for NZ Railways at Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Wellington on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and completed his service in this unit. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Both Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal returned to Base Records 16 Jun 1954. It is not known if he ever received these or his other medal entitlements of NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARE, Charles | 203926 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/01/2052 | Born Matamata 17 Oct 1926. Embarked for service in Japan 10 Jun 1947. Served in British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan (662514, Private., NZ Base HQ). RTNZ 11 Oct 1948 and was discharged 12 Nov 1948. Storeman and boilermaker for Bisley's Ltd, Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signals Specialist. Served from Pusan to north of 38th Parallel. Promoted Bombardier 9 May 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Aug–24 Aug 1951 and discharged to X(ii) List. M/I posted to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 7 Sep 1951. Attended a course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. His report for this course showed “…has all the main essentials for being a good instructor.” Emplaned at Iwakuni on 20 Jan 1952 to be an instructor. RTNZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland. RTNZ as an instructor for artillery Relief Force Training Team. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952, No.39484 p.1279. “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” An Oak leaf emblem was sent 7 Jul 1954. MID Certificate initially returned unclaimed 21 Sep 1955. Came from Eureka, near Hamilton. Served overseas one year 47 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. Cousin of William (Bill) Care. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CARE, William Clifton Jones (Bill) | 457158 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 07/10/2055 | Born Auckland 19 Jan 1932. Marched into first intake of Compulsory Military Training at Papakura Camp 9 May 1950. Became Tank Driver (Valentines) in 1 Armd Regt based at Area 4, Hamilton. TSFD to Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 25 Apr 1953. Completed Officer Training Course at Waiouru and emplaned as 2nd Lieutenant on 10 Feb 1954 to travel to Korea by air via Sydney and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Was in the Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy for about three months. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Platoon Commander C Platoon, 1 Oct 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 10 Nov 1954 and TSFD as Officer i/c Workshop Platoon, 10 Dec 1954. Promoted Temporary Captain, then sub Capt, 25 Jul 1955. RTNZ by air via Hong Kong with the 1st QA Own Ghurkha Rifles by ship then flew from Hong Kong to Singapore and onto NZ. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 20 Dec 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Living in Brisbane, Australia in 2004. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. |
| CAREY, Thomas | 12718 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Holborn, London, 31 Dec 1923. Die Caster's mate before joining the RN on 3 Aug 1943 and was issued the Service No P/JX 523228. After initial training at HMS Collingwood (a stone frigate) was on the books of HMS Victory and then served at HMS Assegai, a WWII naval shore station near Durban, South Africa. Was then at HMS Lanka, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and HMS Tana, Kenya. Served in HMS Illustrious 14 Mar 1944–28 Aug 1946. Illustrious joined the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean at the beginning of 1944. Her aircraft attacked several targets in the Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies over the following year. Illustrious was then TSFD to the newly formed British Pacific Fleet (BPF) and participated in the early stages of the Battle of Okinawa until mechanical defects arising from accumulated battle damage became so severe that she was ordered home early for repairs in May 1945. His WWII awards and not shown but he may have been awarded 1939 Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Enlisted in RNZN at HMNZS Cook in London, 13 Mar 1949 and an Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class grading. Was part of the crew which brought Rotoiti to NZ in 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Sep 1949–1 Feb 1950. Drafted to Tutira 2 Feb 1950 and left in that ship for service in Korea 3 Jul 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort, patrol and some shore bombardment duties. With Pukaki she controlled traffic entering the ports of Chinnampo and Inchon and escorted ships making the passage between them. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 12 Mar 1954. May also be entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CARKEEK, Lewis Murray (Lew) | 204172 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Shannon, Manawatu 15 Sep 1925. Previous service in RNZAF during WWII, Service No 44012. Served in the Pacific theatre. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted in Kayforce 16 Jun 1951. Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea circa 2 Sep 1951. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy mainly in forward positions north of the Imjin River or wherever detailed. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1953 and RTNZ to deplane Wellington 19 Feb 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Employed as Corporal Instructor at Burnham prior to discharge. Discharged 5 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Tokoroa. Living in Hamilton in 2001. Formerly President of Waikato KVA he led the integration with Hamilton KVA as membership fell and he was elected as Vice President of Hamilton KVA 2012. Died Hamilton 12 Jun 2012 aged 86 years. |
| CARLEY, Colin Cedric William | 207724 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/07/2051 | Born Hamilton on 11 Oct 1932. Enlisted under-age giving his date of birth as 11 Oct 1927 on his attestation document. Stove Assembler in Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and underwent training in Burnham Camp. Also was briefly in Waiouru and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Oct 1950 before travelling to Wellington. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Served in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll, Kure, Japan 17 Jun 1951 to RTNZ. He was under-age and had not got parent’s permission to join Kayforce. To be RTNZ by surface means. Embarked on SS Taiping at Kure, Japan 17 Jun 1951 for passage to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ deplaning Wellington 27 Jul 1951 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Christchurch. Discharged 27 Aug 1951. Posted to Territorial Force, 32 Bty, 3 Fd Regt, 28 Aug 1951. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Whangaparaoa 2002. |
| CARLIN, Gordon | 204053 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Otorohanga on 20 Dec 1928. Attested 16 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea circa 28 Aug 1951. Posted 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon. Served wherever transport was required mostly in the Imjin river area based at Ui Jon Bu. Involved in transporting troops, ammunition fuel and all the other requirements for supporting NZ and Commonwealth units. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 3 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas to Sydney and a Teal flight deplaning Auckland 13 Sep 1952 ex Sydney. He was involved in training replacement personnel for Wahine draft. Attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru 13 Oct–14 Nov 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.451 was sent to Otorohanga 13 Feb 1957. Living at Papamoa near Tauranga in 2004. |
| CARMAN, Billie McKay | 675192 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Masterton on 21 Aug 1932. Served in 6th Intake CMT and at completion of training was posted to 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Employed as a vulcaniser at Para Rubber Company, Hamilton. Enlisted 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements at Papakura and was trained for Korean service in that camp. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight as a Signalman to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 25 Sep 1954. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954 five days after his arrival in Japan. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 2 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jul 1955. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 21–30 Dec 1955. Promoted to Lance Corporal 7 Feb 1956. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to N Z Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney and completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.452 sent to his given address in Eketahuna on 13 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living Mosgiel 1998. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CARMICHAEL, Richard James Brian | 922860 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 15 Dec 1933. 6th Intake CMT. Shepherd employed by Lands & Survey Department, at the Linwood Station, Te Anau. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. His training was in Burnham Camp where he was posted to RNZASC 26 Jul 1954. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954, entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Oct 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 17 Mar–22 Apr 1955. Served in the Armistice area along the Imjin River. Negligently driving a motor vehicle cost him £2 (today’s equivalent equalling about $180–200). Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1955 for RTNZ on Compassionate grounds and deplaned Harewood 23 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 245 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.453 was sent to an address in Dunedin on 13 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CARMICHAEL, William Henry (Harry) | 204456 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/09/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Whakatane 19 Jan 1927. Dairy Factory Hand at Thames Valley Dairy Company, Te Aroha. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura on 17 Apr 1952. Posted to RNZA as a Gun Number 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 as Gunner on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued journey by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured 13 Feb 1954 by second degree burns to forearms and face. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Ambulance 13 Feb and was discharged back to unit 20 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Australia and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 28 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954, shortly after return to NZ. Served overseas one year 240 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were stolen from his home at Arapuni during 1986 and were replaced at cost. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 28 Feb 2001 aged 74 years. |
| CARNALL, Tony Bernard Thomas | 13101 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, UK, 17 May 1932. Was a scholar when he enlisted the RN on 5 Oct 1947 as Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 843412 and entered HMS Bruce, a training school for 15-year-old boys on 18 Nov 1947. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 15 May 1948. Drafted to HMS Ulster (U-class destroyer) 27 Nov 1948–17 Mar 1949 for ship-board training. Drafted to HMS Peacock (Black Swan-class sloop) 18 Mar 1949 and operated from HMS St Angelo (Base in Malta) and HMS Phoenicia (also a base in Malta). He returned to Britain 11 Feb 1950 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 Mar 1950 while at HMS Victory. Granted Free Discharge 29 Mar 1950 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN on 30 May 1950 as a Boy 1st Class and Ordinary Seaman. Shortly after his arrival he was drafted to Pukaki on 19 May 1950 which sailed with Tutira from Devonport on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950 advanced to 17 May 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 6 Feb–8 Jun 1952. At Philomel briefly prior to being sent to HMAS Watson 3 Jul–26 Sep 1952. Served in Philomel 27 Sep–11 Nov 1952 then Tamaki 12 Nov 1952 where he is shown as Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Jan 1953 and went to Britain and was present at the Royal Naval Coronation Review at Spithead on 12 Jun 1953. He then served in HMS Vanguard, Britain’s largest battleship 16 Jun 1953–19 Jan 1954. Advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Oct 1953. In Victoria Barracks 20 Jan–25 May 1954 and was then drafted to HMS Hawke (shore station at Dartmouth) 26 May 1954–20 Apr 1955 then to HMS Temeraire at Portsmouth 1 May–11 Sep 1955. RTNZ and was at Philomel 15 Sep 1955–16 May 1956. Sent back to HMAS Watson for further courses 17 May–12 Sep 1956 and was graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 7 Sep 1956. The remainder of his service was in Philomel, advanced to Acting Petty Officer backdated to 5 Sep 1956 and Tamaki where he advanced to Petty Officer 5 Sep 1957. DEE 27 Aug 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known whether he received the Naval LS&GC Medal for his 20-years’ service. |
| CARPENTER, Albert Bernard | 1546 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wellington 20 Dec 1926. Enlisted in RNZN in 1943 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Jan 1944 and served briefly in Philomel to 24 Feb 1944. Drafted to Gambia 25 Feb 1944 and served in the Indian Ocean, SE Asia and the Pacific and was involved in a series of carrier raids against oil installations and airfields. Gambia saw action off Okinawa, Formosa and Japan and took part in a bombardment of the Japanese mainland on 9 Aug 1945. She was under attack by Japanese aircraft at the time that a ceasefire was announced and possibly fired some of the last shots of WWII. He was in Gambia 2 Sep 1945 in Tokyo Bay for the signing of Japanese Surrender until decommissioning in the RNZN in 1946. Also served in Achilles and Bellona. Served in Tutira as Leading Electrical Mechanician during Korean War and was involved in electrical maintenance on board the ship. Received Korea and UN Korea medal ribbons only while on course at HMAS Cerberus, Williamstown, Australia, as there was a shortage of medals to issue. Travelled to the UK to learn the new equipment on board Royalist and served on the ship during the Suez crisis. Served as a member of RNZN Liaison staff at Canberra 1963 to 1966. Highly thought of in the RNZN, “…for his enthusiasm, diligence, intelligence and original thinking.” Discharged from RNZN in the rank of Chief Electrician. Discharged to RA 19 Dec 1966. Died Stokeswood Rest Home, Stokes Valley, 10 Jan 2006. Awarded British Empire Medal (1963), 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ GSM clasp ‘Near East’, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal, KWSM 1950–53. His British Empire Medal was pinned on his chest by HM Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture in Wellington. Father served in RN for 25 years and came out in HMS Chatham in 1922 and took his discharge from RN in 1923. Brother to Maurice CARPENTER q.v. |
| CARPENTER, Kenneth Alan | 14738 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Elsterwick, Victoria, Australia 5 Aug 1928. Employed as a cabinet maker before he entered the Royal Australian Navy on 12 Mar 1946 as an Assistant Cook. He reached the rate of Leading Cook (Officers) but was disrated and released from the RAN on 19 Feb 1953. Entered the RNZN at Philomel on 20 Feb 1953 as a Cook (Officers) and served in Tamaki before he was drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) on 1 May 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he then served in Bellona and Black Prince. He returned to Bellona and sailed to Britain to return her to the RN and came back to NZ in Royalist being involved in the Suez affair when Egypt closed the Suez Canal causing Royalist to return via South Africa. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Officers) (Local) on 16 May 1956 and to Petty Officer Cook (Officers) on 1 Jan 1957 His final service in the RNZN was in Black Prince 26 Mar 1957–16 Feb 1959. DEE on 19 Feb 1959. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| CARPENTER, Maurice Bryan (Chips) | 13135 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wellington 25 Sep 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Sep 1949 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant. Initial training conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Passed his education tests while in Tamaki. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 4 May 1950 and to Leading Sick Berth Attendant on 17 Mar 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953, sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on west coast of Korea, came under fire from Communist artillery in Chi Nam Po area. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving NZ 2 Mar 1954. Served in Philomel 7 Mar 1954 and advanced to Acting Sick Berth Petty Officer (Local) 19 May 1955 and then to SBPO 28 Oct 1955. Sent to the UK as part of the crew to sail Taranaki to NZ. At Maori 7 Jan 1961 then joined Taranaki 29 Mar 1961. Taranaki arrived at New Plymouth via Panama and Pearl Harbour 28 Oct 1961 and to Auckland 2 Nov 1961. In Philomel 26 Jan 1962 and advanced to Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer 22 Apr 1962. Drafted to Taranaki 10 Jan–26 Jun 1963 and then drafted to RNZN Naval Hospital at Philomel. Also served in Tamaki, in Waikato and returned to the RNZN Naval Hospital 21 Jul 1967. Advanced to Medical [?] Chief Petty Officer 7 Aug 1967. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal with Gratuity (25 Sep 1964) and KWSM. Discharged to RA 21 Sep 1969. Living at Upper Hutt 2004. Brother to Albert Carpenter q.v. |
| CARR, George | 11739 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 13 Dec 1926. He appears to have served in the RN as there is an entry on his Posting Card which reads Qual PFF (Ship) 25 May 1945 and QDC’A’ 26 Jan 1946 which appears to mean Qualified Dec Crew. Entered RNZN at Cook III which became Cook and later became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki 8 Feb 1948–21 Feb 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 22 Feb 1949–26 Jan 1950. Served in Philomel 27 Jan–3 Apr 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 4 Apr 1950 which sailed with Tutira from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Went back to the UK and was DEE 19 Feb 1951. It is not known whether he received the Korea Medal or the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which his family MAY be able to claim on his behalf. |
| CARR, Lawrence George (Shan) | 3555 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wellington on 31 Jan 1920. Enlisted in RNZN on 21 Oct 1941 and was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the RNZNVR in 1942. Underwent training in the UK and served in destroyers (Dryad, Odyssey, Mercury) in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Later served in Achilles in the Pacific and on the occupation duties in Japan. In 1946 was granted a permanent commission in the RNZN. Specialised as a Communications Officer and served in the RN Mediterranean Frigate Flotilla. Coms Officer in Bellona circa 1950. He was later the first commander of Irirangi near Waiouru. Appointed Commander of Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross (London Gazette, 23 Feb 1954, p.1163). Appointed Executive Officer Philomel until 1956. Attended Joint Services Staff College in the UK, 1956–57. Appointed Naval Assistant (Personnel) at Wellington 1957–59. Returned to the UK to attend Senior Officers War Course. Commanded Taranaki 1962–64. Graduated from Imperial Defence College 1965 and was appointed Commodore Auckland. Appointed Rear Admiral, Chief of Naval Staff, I Jul 1969. Appointed CB NY Hons 1971. Awarded DSC, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Retired 14 Sep 1972. Died Omana Private Hospital, Auckland, 9 Sep 1990 aged 70. His funeral service was held in St Christopher’s Chapel, Devonport Naval Base 17 Sep 1990. Never married. |
| CARR, Reginald Dennis | 204054 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Otorohanga on 5 Jun 1925. Served as Private in 1 Battalion, Auckland Regiment (Service No 643500) 24 Nov–23 Dec 1943. TSFD to the non-mobilised strength of the unit. Previous service in the RNZN (Service No 11031) from 6 Sep 1945–2 Apr 1947 as Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Achilles and Arbutus. Plumber for T.D. Horan, Otorohanga. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Hamilton on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked 8 Sep at Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan disembarking 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea on 10 Sep 1951. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ deplaning 29 Apr 1953 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force 7 Jun 1955 in RNZE, was seconded to NZ SAS and emplaned Whenuapai 14 Nov 1955 for service with 22 SAS Regiment in Malaya. Completed and qualified on Parachute course at RAF, Changi. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jul 1956. Emplaned 29 Nov 1957 in RNZAF aircraft at Changi, Singapore. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 1 Dec 1957. Returned to ND Construction Sqn, RNZE after leave and was discharged 18 Jun 1958. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. GSM 1918 Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.455 sent to Otorohanga 13 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otorohanga 13 May 2005 aged 88 years. |
| CARR, Ronald Cray | 206236 | Lance Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 18 Feb 1924. Previous service in RNZAF during WWII and reached the rank of Sergeant (Service No 44309). Served overseas for one year 182 days. Awarded 1939–35 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Self-employed driver at New Plymouth before enlistment in Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Trained in Waiouru camp and at the School of Signals Trentham Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 13 Nov 1950 embarkation. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and reverted to Signalman on 10 Jan 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt NZ Component and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. M/O to NZ Base HQ, CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 12 Apr 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952 from RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 150 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1962. Served in 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment, Mortar Platoon, from 1 Oct 1955 to 1 Apr 1959 and reached the rank of Sergeant. Died New Plymouth, 20 May 1986, aged 60 years. Cremated at New Plymouth/Taranaki Crematorium. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARRAN, Norman Charles | 969032 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Lumsden, Southland 8 Nov 1931. First intake Compulsory Military Training scheme. Ex Territorial Force soldier. Tractor driver for his father at Mossburn, Southland. Enlisted 9 Jan 1952 in Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952 and served in 161 Bty. Attached to NZ Base FAP 7 Aug 1953. Involved on Escort duties from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 13–16 Aug 1953. CTBA to NZ Base HQ and returned to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on compassionate grounds. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 5 Nov 1953 and remained in NZ Roll (Compass). Emplaned Iwakuni, 21 Nov 1953. Deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 24 Jan 1954 and posted to the Territorial Force. Served overseas one year 182 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.457 sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address Mossburn. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mossburn Southland 10 Jun 2011 aged 79 years. |
| CARRICK, Walter | 14453 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, UK, 22 Nov 1919. Was a Fitter & Turner prior to enlisting in the RN as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 12 Sep 1939. His first ship was HMS Cyclops a submarine tender built before the Great War in which he served 22 Nov 1939–26 May 1940. His next ship 27 May 1940–28 Jun 1943 was HMS Maidstone also a submarine depot ship built 1937. In this ship he was based at Gibraltar in 1941 and then based at Algiers Harbour in the Mediterranean later the same year. Hi next ship was HMS Verulam a destroyer in which he spent most of his RN service. He was involved in convoy JW57 along with HMS Black Prince, an escort carrier HMS Chaser and other destroyers to Kola Inlet. They accounted for two u-boats for the loss of one destroyer. Also involved in an attack on the Tirpitz and on the way home joined the escort for convoy JW58. Back in British home waters he was soon involved in preparations for the Normandy landings and was involved in bombarding targets round Lion-sur-Mer on 6 Jun 1944. Verulam then went east and was based on HMS Highflyer (Ceylon–Sri Lanka) and took part in the Battle of the Malacca Strait with four other destroyers which sank the Japanese cruiser Haguro on 16 May 1945. Released from RN Service 21 Mar 1946 but enrolled in the RNR 18 Sep 1948 to 10 Mar 1954. Enlisted in Maori in London 12 Jul 1954 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and the following day was an ERS 3 with Service No 14453. On arrival in NZ he was soon drafted to Black Prince as Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class, then Bellona. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956. Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. He later served in Rotoiti and Pukaki and several other smaller vessels of the RNZN. Awarded Naval LS& GC Medal 1 Sep 1961. Discharged to RA 1 Aug 1966. His RN medallic awards are not known but may include i939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Service in the RNZN would qualify him for the following awards NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CARRIGAN, Neil Michael | 206134 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Feilding on 28 Oct 1927. Employed as a window dresser for Webster Manchester Values, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB in Wellington on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 15 Fd Regt 7 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea as part of the Baggage Party. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Battle School 3 Nov–4 Dec 1951 while attending Physical Training Course. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington about 7.30am on 25 Apr 1952 (This would have meant that he would have boarded his aircraft about 10 p.m. in Sydney) from RMA Ararangi Teal flight. Served overseas one year 138 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1952. Died Kotinga, Golden Bay, 3 Oct 2000 aged 73 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Grandson entered the Army around 2005. |
| CARRINGTON, Eric Richard | 204292 | Temporary Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Auckland on 17 Oct 1925. Previous service in British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Japan (Jayforce, 647937, Gunner, RNZA). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and returned 27 Aug 1947. Driver for the Auckland Gas Company, then Ponsonby Club Hotel. Attested 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce as a Replacement Draft member. Emplaned 29 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Appointed NCO i/c Driver Operators 12 Sep 1952. Attended Artillery Signals training Course at CATC, Inchon, 23 Feb–14 Mar 1953 and was “…recommended to attend a Signals Instructors Course as a result of excellent progress.” Promoted Lance Bombardier 4 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed NCO i/c BHQ Signals 13 Aug 1953, promoted Bombardier 22 Sep 1953 while holding the same appointment. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 139 days. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 6 Feb 1954 at Waiouru and appointed Kayforce Instructor at Papakura, was also employed at Burnham Camp. “This NCO has been reported by the CI Arty NMD Trg Camp as being a first-class instructor….” Discharged from Kayforce 16 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Enlisted in the Regular Force 19 Aug 1959 and posted to 161 Bty and to 1 Locating Battery. Discharged 29 Aug 1964. Died Henderson, Auckland, 20 Mar 1996 aged 70 years. |
| CARROLL, Cecil | 206991 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Masterton on 16 Dec 1918. Served firstly as a Private in 29 Battalion during WWII with Service No 33510. Embarked 28 Oct 1940 and RTNZ 2 Jun 1941. This was for service in Tonga but did not qualify for the Pacific Star. Civil trade Jockey. Next-of-kin Mrs T. Carroll, Te Ore Ore, Masterton. Embarked for a second time 27 Jun 1941 this time as an infantry reinforcement bound for Africa. RTNZ 23 Apr 1945 in the rank of Sergeant. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Mentioned in Despatches in Italy for service at Casa Elta and wounded 4 Sep 1942. Served overseas five years 152 days. Civil occupation Bushman at Woodville. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Masterton on 15 Oct 1952. During training was sent on exercise to Tihoi 19–21 Jan 1953 and again 3–5 Feb 1953. This was known as a bleak and cold camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 as a gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Oct 1953 and appointed Regimental Medical Officer's Driver. Attached to 25 Canadian NCO School 31 Oct–12 Dec 1953. Attached to Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre (CATC), Inchon, 3–16 Jan 1954. Handicapped by lack of knowledge but is a good NCO. When he has achieved the standard of knowledge will make a good No 1. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Mar 1954. Attached to CATC 4–20 Apr 1954. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 13 May 1954 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 8 Jun 1954 while holding appointment of Troop Sergeant Major 163 Bty. Promoted substantive Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 21 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 27 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 31 Dec 1992 aged 74 years. |
| CARROLL, James Thomas | 13266 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 21 May 1926. Previously a Carpenter's labourer. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 May 1950. Underwent training in Tamaki 25 May–11 Sep 1950. At Philomel 12 Sep 1950–1 Jan 1951. Run. Removed from ships books 1 Apr 1951. Recovered and served in Philomel 27 May–30 Jul 1951. Drafted to Taupo 31 Jul 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 7 Dec 1951. At the Naval Base of HMS Commonwealth in the Port of Kure 15 Jun–27 Aug 1952 then returned to Taupo 28 Aug 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Run 23 Oct 1952. Recovered and was at Philomel 28 Dec 1952–13 Mar 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 14 Mar–6 Nov 1953. Drafted to Bellona 7 Nov 1953. Run 17 Nov 1953 for the third time. Removed from Ships Books 12 Feb 1954. Dismissed from HM Service 2 Jun 1954. |
| CARROLL, Pricie | 578190 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2054 | Born Hastings 9 Apr 1932. Enlisted in Regular Force 6 Jun 1951. TSFD to Territorial Force at own request 1 Apr 1952. No Gratuity payable. Labourer at Pakipaki, Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce 6 Feb 1954. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Accidentally injured 28 Jun 1954 causing severe strain and deep bruising to his back. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 12 Oct 1964. Attached to 3 Canadian Field Ambulance 13 Sep–14 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 9 Dec 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Discharge Cert sent to Pakipaki, Hastings 13 Feb 1957. Served overseas one year 191 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CARROLL, Thomas Patrick | 204124 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Whanganui on 28 Apr 1926. Came from Durie Hill, Whanganui. Driver for Ministry of Works at Tauranga. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Paeroa on 13 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked for sea trip at Sasebo and disembarked Pusan, Korea on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to A Transport Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Section 2i/c 31 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Section Commander 23 Feb 1953 and to substantive Corporal 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 9 May 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 13 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953, soon after RTNZ. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 18 Aug 2006 aged 80 years. |
| CARROLL, Whiri Rex (KARA) | 13626 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings, 22 Jun 1932. Farmhand before joining the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 May 1951 for an eight-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jan–10 Jun 1952. At Philomel for a little over six months. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan–28 Nov 1953. At Philomel again 29 Nov 1953. Has ‘R’ against his name 28 Nov 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman 20 Dec 1953. Served in Black Prince Jun–Nov 1953 and went to the UK for the Coronation Review in Jun 1953. Rotated between Black Prince, Bellona and Philomel until drafted to Kaniere on 30 Dec 1955. As Kaniere was already in Korean waters he may well have flown to Japan to reach his ship. Served in Korean waters between the period Aug 1955 and 31 Jul 1956. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Remained in Kaniere until 4 Feb 1958. Last service was at Philomel 5 Feb 1959–16 May 1959. DEE 16 May 1959. Applied to join the NZ Army Apr 1963, provisionally attested, but was discharged two weeks later. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| CARROTHERS, Christopher Micheal | 14861 | Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 5 Apr 1938. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN 30 Jul 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. During training in Tamaki advanced to Boy 1st Class on 15 Mar 1954 and served briefly in Philomel where he advanced to Signalman Boy 25 Nov 1954. Served in Black Prince, then Kaniere and advanced to Ordinary Signalman 5 Oct 1955. Further service in Philomel, Tamaki and advanced to Signalman in Philomel on 5 Nov 1956. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained aboard until drafted to Wakefield 23 Sep 1 Nov 1959. Served in Philomel 2 Nov 1959 and was sent to Britain 11 May 1960 for training in new equipment in Otago. He remained in Otago and was one of the crew who sailed her to NZ. Otago’s first port of call being Dunedin. Drafted to Philomel 25 May 1961 and was discharged BNPS 29 Jun 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CARRUTH, Bruce Thomas | 34639 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Alexandra on 20 Feb 1930. Borer Cure Operator before joining the Army. Enlisted in RNZ Armoured Corps 16 Jul 1950. Discharged 6 Jul 1953 at own request on payment. Re-enlisted in Kayforce in Dunedin on 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to Unit 12 Jan 1954. Attached FAP Canadian NCO School 3 May 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft (Flight 8) to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas 333 days. Discharged 12 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.462 sent to a Dunedin address on 13 Feb 1957. Enlisted in Territorial Force on 28 Mar 1958 Otago Regiment which later became 4 RNZIR. Discharged on 1 Jun 1967 in the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Died Dunedin, 3 Dec 2002. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R and T). Died Dunedin 3 Dec 2002 aged 72 years. |
| CARRUTHERS, Albert Douglas | 203796 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Avondale, Auckland, on 27 Jan 1927. Served in Jayforce BCOF Japan. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. SOS 2 NZEF and discharged on 2 Oct 1947. Carpenter employed by the Rehab Department, Paeroa. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Sigs Troop, 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 29 Dec 1951–8 Feb 1952 for treatment for a fever. This was a result of returning too early to work from previous attack of the illness. Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Aug 1952. Living in Thames in 1996. Awarded NZOSM and the KWSM. Thames NZKVA Branch President 2004. One of the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize Medals awarded to NZ KVA Members. Died Thames 31 Oct 2010 after suffering from Parkinson's Disease. |
| CARRUTHERS, David Fred | 206135 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Te Kuiti 24 Jun 1927. Telegraphist with New Zealand Post & Telegraph Department, Te Kuiti. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Sent with three others to the RAAF Station at Ballarat, Northwest of Melbourne for cypher training from 6 Oct–27 Nov 1950 (Sig I.E. Dunford, Signalman G.F. Burt and Signalman H.S. Willenbrock). RTNZ disembarking 28 Nov 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal and appointed Cypher Corporal 10 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival in Korea posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Corporal 1 Feb 1951. Attached FAP 27 Bde Sigs Troop 14 Apr 1951. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Senior club player in Wellington) Sprained ankle 13 Mar 1952 when playing football, near Osaka, Honshu, Japan. Received treatment at No.6 Convalescent Training Depot in Japan. Promoted Sergeant 15 Apr 1952. M/O 22 Jun 1952 from NZ Base Sigs Troop on TOD to Signals Detachment, Sub Area Pusan. M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Jun 1952 then M/O on TOD to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt 9 Jul to 21 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Sep 1952. Died Upper Hutt, 8 Sep 1994. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CARSON, Albert George | 970593 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Christchurch 20 Dec 1930. Farmhand for Mr H Whelan, Gore. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 by Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23–31 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 Apr 1953. Had several problems obeying Routine Orders resulting in loss of pay. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TFRD to NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 216 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 13 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Discharge Cert sent to Balfour 13 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 3 Apr 1984 aged 53 years. Cremated at Timaru crematorium. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARSON, Ramon Deane | 33946 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Christchurch 29 Jun 1931. Started work a Ballantynes in tailoring trade but stayed on a few months, then went to Urlwins, Christchurch, for six months then to Latex. Enlisted as Regular Force soldier 12 Sep 1949 and served in RNZAOC as a storeman then changed to RNZASC on 7 Nov 1950 with the hope of becoming a cook. Discharged at own request 22 Jul 1951. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement Draftee 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Entered Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP CATC Inchon 6–22 Oct 1952. Had difficulty adhering to Routine and Standing Orders. Accidently KILLED in vehicle accident 6 Jun 1953. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His family also received NZOSM (presented to his nephew at Parliament 3 Sep 2003), NZDSM, NZ Memorial Cross and KWSM. Memorial Scroll sent to NOK 18 Mar 1959. His family also received the President's Medallion from President Park Chung Hee in 1968. |
| CARSS, Roland Errol | 327302 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 22 Oct 1932. Employed as warehouseman until enlisting in the RNZN 23 Nov 1950. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. First sea service was in Bellona 17 Sep–S3 Oct 1951. Has ‘R’ against his name 23 Oct 1951 but was recovered 9 Jan 1952 and returned to Bellona. Advanced to Able Seaman with Gun Layer 3rd Class grading on 1 Sep 1952. He remained in Bellona until 15 Jun 1954. Drafted to Pukaki in the Reserve Fleet 15 Jun–18 Aug 1953. Also trained as a diver. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 26 Sep 1954 and served in Tamaki and Philomel until sent to Maori in the UK to bring Endeavour (the former Falkland Islands supply and survey ship John Biscoe) to NZ to join the RNZN fleet mainly for Antarctic service. Drafted to Black Prince 7 May–10 Nov 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 22 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CARTER, Barry Douglas | 207847 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland on 22 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.466 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. On discharge he went initially to his father’s home in Devonport, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARTER, John Leonard | 15657 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 20 Mar 1935 in the UK. Enlisted 4 Jul 1950 in the RN as Boy 2nd Class. Firstly at HMS St Vincent then HMS Widemouth Bay. Drafted to HMS Armada Dec 1951 and apparently served in the Mediterranean. Also served in shores stations such as HMS Pembroke and HMS Neptune. Drafted to HMS Superb 27 Aug 1954 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman 30 Dec 1954. Discharged from the RN on 6 Aug 1956. Entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman 7 Aug 1956 at Maori in London. The next day was rated Leading Seaman. Drafted to Royalist 19 Jul 1957 but as this ship had left NZ on 20 May 1957 it is uncertain how he reached his ship but suspect he was flown to Hong Kong or Japan. Left NZ for SE Asia tour and was in that ship when it served briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 19 Jul 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer 11 May 1959. Returned to the UK 4 Jun 1960 to be part of the crew to bring Otago back to NZ and arrived in Devonport after visiting Dunedin 19 Jan 1961. Drafted to Taranaki 6 Apr 1965 and served in Malaysian waters. Qualified for GSM 1962 (Borneo clasp) for service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. GSM issued 9 Sep 1968. Later awarded LS&GC Medal (68) and bar (83), also Queen's Medal for Champion Shot, RNZN. In service Apr 1984 as Chief Petty Officer Seamen, Seaman Branch. Posted to Support Branch, Defence Headquarters. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. Discharged to RA 20 Mar 1985. |
| CARTER, Maurice Richard (Nick) | 203752 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Whangarei 1 Dec 1924. Had previous army service in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1960. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Photographed on the wharf at Pusan taking time off from unpacking stores. Signalman, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.467 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to his family address at Mangapai. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 8 Sep 2005 aged 79 years. Buried Takahiwai Marae, Takahiwai, Whangarei. |
| CARTER, Raymond Charles | 203989 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Auckland 20 Jun 1923. Heavy transport operator prior to joining the services. Served in Army and 2 years in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ circa 13 Feb 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Auckland 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Died Auckland, 7 Oct 1986 aged 63 years. Cremated North Shore Crematorium. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CARTER, Rodney Joseph | 13183 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Port Albert, east side of Kaipara Harbour on 9 Apr 1953. Employed by the NZ Post & Telegraph Department before enlisting in the RNZN on 17 May 1951 in the rate of Stoker. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel drafted to Bellona 14 Apr 1952 to 4 Mar 1954 for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 8 Aug 1952. Served in SML P3566 14 Mar–2 Apr 1954. Served in Lachlan then drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955. Served in Korean waters Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 1 on 19 Mar 1955. On RTNZ he was drafted to serve in Lachlan again. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 15 Nov 1958. DEE 16 May 1959. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Nelson 1970. |
| CARTER, Samuel Mita | 206454 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Masterton 20 Apr 1916 but came from Pirinoa. He was a self-employed carpenter and builder. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Sep 1951. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 24 Dec 1951 and TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Amb. Accidentally injured–head injury. Discharged to unit on 29 Dec 1951. Admitted to 121 American Evac Hosp 26–27 Sep 1952 and again 6–20 Oct 1952. This second item is also shown as Brit Com Z Med Centre and reports a left ear problem. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy on 17 Jan 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll on 22 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 May 1953 and to Lance Corporal on 21 Jul 1953. While at NZ Base HQ he was a Lance Corporal Storeman in the Base Camp ‘Q’ Store and was the unit carpenter. Regarded as a reliable and competent worker. Embarked in Hawea at Kure, Japan, for RTNZ. He appears to have been one of 20 Army personnel who RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 in Hawea when she came back from her deployment in Korea. Disembarked from Hawea at Auckland on 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 29 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Mar 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.469 was sent 13 Feb 1957to a Featherston address. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CARTER, Thomas James | 206864 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 20/11/2053 | Born 17 Feb 1930. Fencer at Waewaepa Station, Dannevirke. Enlisted 15 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Remained with Reinforcement Training Unit until 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the next day. RTNZ in plaster the result of lifting a gun trail and deplaned Wellington 20 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 106 days. Underwent orthopaedic treatment at Palmerston North Public Hospital. SOS Kayforce 12 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Discharge Cert sent to Dannevirke 13 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waipukurau 2 Sep 2013 aged 83 years. |
| CARTER, William Robert | 914164 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/04/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Christchurch on 18 Feb 1933. Labourer for Cubits and Czshokke, Roxburgh Hydro works. Enlisted 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood, Christchurch 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954 and posted as a driver to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight at Iwakuni and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Harewood, Christchurch 5 May 1955. Served overseas one year 15 days. Discharged 31 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Labourer for Bloomfield Sawmill, Oamaru. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955 but was discharged 9 Dec 1955 to TF unit without further overseas service. Discharge Cert sent to Oamaru 13 Feb 1957. Died Blenheim 3 Sep 2002 aged 69 years. Buried in Services Cemetery, Fairhall, Blenheim. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Not known if these have been issued. |
| CARTIER, Neville Bertram | 333457 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Auckland 23 Jul 1932. Employed as a boiler house trimmer Hellaby's meat works Westfield, then labourer for the Auckland City Council. Ex TF soldier from 9th Intake CMT. Enlisted in Kayforce on 3 Jul 1953. Emplaned Auckland 21 Apr 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953, entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the Armistice Area near the Imjin River. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 127 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force (HQ RA CB Staff Troop). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.472 was sent to Avondale, Auckland, on 13 Feb 1957. Died Dargaville 26 Feb 2006. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CARTMILL, Frederick Roy | 204587 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Cambridge on 29 Jun 1927. Employed as a driver for Waikato Breweries. Previous service in RNZN during WWII (11015, Leading Signalman). DEE. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 10 Mar 1953. Served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 17 Sep 1953 and appointed Troop TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA). Attached FAP CATC Inchon 11 Oct–22 Nov 1953 for artillery course. Attached to 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade NCO School 28 Feb–11 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Apr 1954 and was then promoted Bombardier 1 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 2 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.473 was sent to a Raglan address on 13 Feb 1957. Died Hamilton, 25 Dec 1977 aged 50 years. Buried at Ngaruawahia Services Cemetery. Also awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CASEY, Albert Raymond | 208476 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 22/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 15 Feb 1930. Labourer at State Coal Depot, Dunedin. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned 17 May 1952 on Teal flying boat AWATERE from Wellington to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 May and entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed 2i/c Gun 19 Aug 1952. Reverted to rank of Gunner 27 Oct 1952. Attended CATC Inchon course 27 Oct–15 Nov 1952 followed immediately after by a further course 17 Nov–6 Dec 1952 (top of this course but speech impediment meant that he could not become a Gun No.1). Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed 2i/c Gun 28 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 219 days. Deplaned from RNZAF Sunderland flying boat at Auckland 22 Sep 1954. Discharged 8 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZGSM (K) and KWSM. This group offered for sale and sold by NZ Collector Services late 2016. |
| CASEY, Edward Joseph Kitchener | 35157 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Wellington. Ted was a forest ranger and forestry worker at Kaiangaroa and attested in 2 NZEF at Rotorua in 8 Jan 1940. Embarked with 7th Anti-Tank Regt as a Gunner with Serv Nov 20988 on 1 May 1940 (2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.2 p.33). Entered UK on 19 Jun 1940. Embarked from UK on 16 Dec 1940 and disembarked in Egypt on 16 Feb 1941. Embarked in Mar 1941 to serve with Lustre Force (Greece). Reported as SAFE in Egypt 18 May 1941. He continued to serve in 7th Atk Tk Regt. RTNZ on furlough and disembarked 12 Jul 1943. Re-embarked in 1st Sect Reinforcements on 12 Jan 1944 and embarked Alexandria for Italy on 23 Mar 1944. Embarked Tewfik, Egypt on 17 Mar 1945 and RTNZ disembarking Wellington on 21 Apr 1945. Struck off the Strength of 2 NZEF and discharged on 24 May 1945 having completed 5½ years of service. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Entered the Regular Force on 3 Oct 1951 as a Temporary Lance Corporal and was posted to the Army Schools, Trentham. Regular Force Corporal at the Army Schools, Waiouru, selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a Storeman. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Served with this unit while in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 27 May 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 31 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954. Served overseas in Korea one year 62 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| CASEY, George Patrick | 203686 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Hamilton on 6 Aug 1928. Employed as a cook at Ellerslie, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 7 Nov 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Appointed as a Cook in 161 Bty. Attached FAP to British J.R.H.U, to attend a Cook’s Course 16 Oct 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal (on RO 30 Nov 1951) and UN Korea Medal on RO 21 Jun 1952. Discharged 13 Sep 1952. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.475 sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CASH, John Ernest Morgan | 33262 | Corporal | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 10/02/2054 | 28/03/2055 | Born Inglewood on 3 Jun 1928. Previous service in RNZAF and Regular Army. Enlisted in RNZEME on 1 Feb 1949 and was discharged on 26 Jun 1952 at his own request. For the first 11 months of service, he did not appear to have been allotted a Regular Force number. Driver for Inglewood Motors before he joined Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce on 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned as a Craftsman at Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Arrived Iwakuni and deplaned 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 19 Feb 1954. Entered Korea on 20 Feb 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 22 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 5 Aug 1954 and to Lance Corporal on 22 Oct 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 26 Oct 1954 and M/I from 16 Fd Regt on 29 Oct 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Australia at Harewood, Christchurch on 28 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 47 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 May 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.475 was sent to an address in Inglewood on 13 Feb 1957. Died New Plymouth 31 Jan 1970 aged 42 years. Buried Inglewood Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CASH, William John | 211041 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 06/11/2053 | Born Te Hapua almost at the tip of the North Island on 24 Aug 1924. He was a mill hand for Bennett and Punch at Ohakune. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Ohakune on 4 Jun 1953. His training was conducted in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew onto Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni on 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 23–25 Jul 1953 and was returned to his unit. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ on 27 Oct 1953 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 8 Nov 1953 and RTNZ via Sydney Australia deplaning Auckland on 11 Nov 1953. Served overseas 161 days. Discharged 6 Dec 1953. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.477 sent to an address in Te Awamutu 13 Feb 1957. Died Kaitaia, 27 Oct 1984 aged 60 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and perhaps KWSM. |
| CASHION, Gerald Charles | 814436 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch on 29 Nov 1931. Builders’ labourer before he enlisted 13 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Christchurch. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to Active Service 15 Apr 1953 and to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight (Flight George) as a Driver to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan. M/I to NZ Reinforcement Unit on deplanement 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 13–16 Oct 1954 and was discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by RNZAF Hastings aircraft from Sydney to deplane Harewood, 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 150 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Kayforce Discharge Cert sent to Papanui, Christchurch 13 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Now shown as a carpenter. Attested for a three-year engagement in the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1957. Posted to 1 Bn NZ Reg as Private on TSS Wahine and sailed in TSS Captain Cook on 28 Nov 1957. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957 then moved to Kota Tinggi. RTNZ in Captain Cook and disembarked at Lyttelton on 15 Dec 1959. Discharged at own request on 22 Feb 1960. Awarded GSM 1918 (M). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CASHION, Owen Clive (Cash) | 33538 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born 5 Jun 1931. Regular Force soldier enlisted 23 Jun 1949. Seconded from RF in present rank and corps to Kayforce on 25 Mar 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 as Bombardier on Teal flight to Sydney as part of the 1st replacement draft. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Nov–2 Dec 1952. Had some problems accepting and adhering to Routing and Standing Orders. Posted to 1 Aust. R.H.U. on 12 Dec 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Jan 1953. Posted to 3 RAR from 1 Aust R.H.U. on 21 Feb 1953 and served in D Coy. Battle casualty WIA Hill 355 on 8 May 1953 and was admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 3 RAR and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Aug 1953. Committed several offences and failed to obey written orders. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney to be employed as an instructor. Deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 30 Nov 1953 and reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Private. Discharged 15 Feb 1954. Living at Alexandra in 1996. Later issued NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CASHMAN, Edmond J | 202826 | Chaplain | ? | RNZChD | 18/02/2052 | 07/03/2055 | Born County Cork, Ireland 22 Apr 1912. Roman Catholic padre. Previous service in 2 NZEF. TF 1951–52. Emplaned 18 Feb 1952 and entered Iwakuni 21 Feb 1952 Served in Kayforce 1952–55. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Mar 1955 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned 7 Mar 1955. Served overseas three years 17 days. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZChD as a Chaplain 4th Class, 9 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Levin 4 Nov 2007 aged 89 years. |
| CASHMORE, Brian Trevor | 13557 | Cook | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Petone, 24 May 1933. Employed in the advertising industry before enlisting in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 in the rate of Assistant Cook. After initial training in Tamaki served at Philomel as Assistant Cook 2 Apr 1951–24 Nov 1951. Advanced to Cook 25 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 5 Jan 1952 and left NZ 7 Jan 1952 in that ship for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Drafted to Tamaki 6 Jul 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Local) 14 May 1954. Discharged from Philomel 18 Jul 1954 Permanently unfit for Naval Service. Awarded Korea medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CASSIDY, Robert Hohepa | 203746 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Waima, Hokianga on 27 Sep 1924. Employed as an electrical linesman for Public Works Dept., Mangakino. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt in the Fd Regt Pool and 161 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier on 4 Oct 1951 and to Temporary Bombardier while appointed Section Bombardier on 22 Dec 1951. To be Temporary Sergeant while appointed Gun No.1 on 1 Feb 1952 and to Sergeant on 1 Apr 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland on 26 Apr 1952 and went on furlough. On completion of leave he re-emplaned at Auckland as a Sergeant on 30 Jun 1952 and re-entered Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Re-entered Korea on 7 Jul 1952 and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 11 Dec 1952 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 23 Jun 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll on 10 Jul 1953 and M/I NZ Base HQ on 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Went to Waima, Hokianga on his return to NZ. Attested in Regular Force on a five-year engagement on 1 Aug 1957. Also served in Malaya 1957–59 as Lance Corporal, 3 Pl, A Coy, NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Also Mentioned in Despatches for service in Malaya. The citation reads: “Corporal Cassidy has performed outstanding service both as a Sections Commander and as a Platoon Sergeant in all aspects of anti-terrorist operations in North Malaya. His command of his men both in operations and at all other times has been of a very high standard.” TSFD to the Regular Force Reserve on 3 Mar 1960 at his own request. Later entitled to or awarded to NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Bob Cassidy died before 2008 aged about 82 years. |
| CASSIE, Gavin Leith | 32088 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ (attached) | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington 13 Nov 1931. Enlisted 14 Jul 1948 as a Regular Force Cadet, Miles Company, the first class of cadets (was a cadet with LM (Rusty) Taylor (1st Sergeant Major of the Army) and DW McLeod (in RNZAF List). Assistant Foreman of Works from Central Military District. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Sergeant on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 10 Oct 1954. The majority of the men on this flight were RNZE who were sent for specific tasks. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt RE. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and reposted to Regular Force at Petone. Later changed Corps to RNZEME. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Storeman, 1 Infantry Brigade Workshop, Papakura Camp, Jan 1969. Served in Gurr’s Battalion 1 RNZIR 1963–65. Regimental Police Sergeant. Later Captain (Special List). Auckland Northland Regional Recruiting Officer 1977–82. Later Captain & Quartermaster at Papakura Camp Property Office. Retired 25 Oct 1983 after 33 years of service. Employed as civilian in Papakura Camp for several years. Living at Papakura 2004. Died Takanini, 11 Mar 2009 aged 78 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Awarded GSM 1962 with clasps for ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’ and LS&GC Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CASTLE, Wilmot Rodd | 11803 | Chaplain | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 30 Sep 1910. Anglican Clerk in Holy Orders commissioned as Chaplain 4th Class and posted to 7th Inf Bde Group on 4 Oct 1939. Posted to 3 Division 2 NZEFIP on 29 Sep 1942; Embarked for New Caledonia 29 Sep 1942. He served in Guadalcanal, Treasury Islands, Vella Lavella and Green Island. Posted to 144 (Independent) Bty for duty 1 Jan 1943; TSFD to HQ 2 NZEFIP for duty T Jul 1943; TSFD to 29 NZ LAA Regt 6 Dec 1943 and RTNZ on 26 May 1944. Embarked for Middle East as Chaplain Major on 29 Jun 1944. Posted to Advance Base 14 Aug 1944, then to 2 NZ Gen Hosp on 28 Aug 1944 which was then in Italy. Next Posted to 18 NZ Armoured Regiment 26 Mar 1945 which was fighting north of the Senio in Italy. Promoted Chaplain 3rd Class on 4 May 1945. He returned to Maadi Camp, Egypt 28 Aug 1945 and RTNZ on 27 Jan 1946. Struck off 2 NZEF and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Entered the RNZN as Probationary Chaplain and appointed to Tamaki on 1 Apr 1948 with seniority from 20 Sep 1941. Served in Pukaki 20 May 1949–30 May 1950 and advanced to Chaplain on 31 May 1950. Served in Tamaki, Bellona and the went back to Tamaki on 5 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel from 4 May 1955–24 Mar 1957 and appointed Base Chaplain. Appointed to Royalist (additional) on 25 Mar 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Philomel RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until posted to Philomel on 5 Sep 1958 and then to Lachlan on 28 Oct 1958–3 Jan 1959. He then served as chaplain in Rotoiti then Pukaki and Philomel and was additional for passage to the UK and was in Maori until appointed to Taranaki from 28 Mar 1961–14 Jan 1962. He served again in Rotoiti then Irirangi, Philomel, Rotoiti, Pukaki and Otago. Released from the RNZN on 29 Sep 1965 and posted to the Retired List on 30 Sep 1965. |
| CASTLES, George Taumure | 337384 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 14/10/2053 | Born Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains on 19 Jan 1930. Labourer Southdown Freezing Works, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 27 Jan 1955 as single man but was later discovered to have been married with a family. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland to Australia 18 Jun 1953. Deplaned Japan 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve 4 Nov 1953. Served overseas 119 days. RTNZ for compassionate discharge. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharge Cert sent to Auckland 13 Feb 1957 but this was returned, 'Gone: No address'. NOTE: An imposter used this man's service number and signed himself Honorary Brigadier when making application for the NZOSM. This man was seen impersonating a NZ Brigadier (with the name Jodie Castle) at an ANZAC Day parade in Melbourne 2003 and 2004. No such brigadier has served in the NZ Armed Forces. Was seen wearing a range of medals to which he was not entitled. Also claimed he was the 28 (Maori) Bn 'Ambassador' in Australia which was also a false representation. |
| CATES, Joseph James Enright | 208971 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/05/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada on 7 Nov 1926. Previous service of 329 days in the Australian Army. Discharged at own request. Labourer for Birds Eye Foods, Christchurch. Attested 20 Jan 1954 in Kayforce at Christchurch. Trained at Burnham and Waiouru Camps for Korean service. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by civil air for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 16 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt on 9 Oct 1954 and became a Driver. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–19 Sep 1955. M/O from 10 Fd Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Nov 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ three days later but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 205 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Feb 1956. Later enlisted in the Regular Force on 3 Jan 1967 as a storeman clerk and later became a Sergeant, RNZAOC. Posted to 1 Base Ordnance Depot, Trentham Camp, 22 Nov 1971. Still at that unit Nov 1975. Discharged from Base Supply Battalion, Trentham Camp 8 Nov 1978. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Carterton on 28 Mar 2014 aged 87 years. |
| CATTO, James Alexander | 208477 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Tuatapere on 17 Feb 1926. Enlisted 10 Feb 1946 for Jayforce service at Invercargill. Embarked Lyttelton on HMT Chitral for Japan 31 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in BCOF Japan (652340, Private, Infantry Corps, 27 Bn). TSFD to NZ Roll, embarked on the HMT Dunera 6 Aug 1947 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce on 6 Oct 1947. Timber worker and Linesman from Tuatapere. Also employed at Renwicktown, Marlborough. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Dunedin on 9 Jan 1952. Trained at Burnham Camp and was posted to RNZ Sigs on 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on R.M.A. Awatere to Sydney and travelled on by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan on 20 May 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea on 25 May 1952. Served in Charlie Troop. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and arrived Wellington on Teal flight at 7.30am on 8 Dec 1953. Discharged 7 Feb 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.481 was sent to Tuatapere 13 Feb 1957. Died Invercargill, 11 Oct 2002. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| CATTON, Jack Lionel | 31052 | Staff Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Napier on 21 Feb 1919. Regular Force soldier entered the Army on 22 Mar 1939. Previous service at home during WWII. Staff Sergeant Catton was posted to Kayforce 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 13 Jul 1953 and appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on arrival in Korea. After 12 months service in theatre his appointment was extended for a further six months. Slightly injured when he was struck by an American GMC truck driven by a Turkish UN soldier near 163 Bty position where he was employed as the Battery Sergeant Major. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 20 Nov 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Only received United Nations Medal for Korea. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Also awarded LS&GC Medal (Military), MSM. See Service Lives Remembered. Died Auckland, 29 Mar 1982 aged 63 years. Buried Waikumete Services Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CAUSER, Benjamin John | 12754 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Coventry, UK, 18 May 1928. Previous service in the Royal Navy. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori, London 15 May 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul 1949 and brought this ship from Australia to NZ. Was on board the ship when involved in surveying the entrance to Wellington Harbour and in Jan 1950 undertook a survey of Foveaux Strait and Bluff Harbour. At Philomel 5 Dec 1950–30 Mar 1951. Drafted back to Lachlan 31 Mar–26 Aug 1951. At Philomel 27 Aug 1951–25 Mar 1952. Drafted to Rotoiti 7 Jan 1952 and sailed the same day for service in Korean waters. On 26 May 1952 changed to Taupo which was also in the same location. While in both ships he served mainly in the west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 At Philomel 28 Oct 1952–14 Feb 1953. Discharged BNPS 14 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CAVAYE, Kenneth Wallace | 203994 | Temporary Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2054 | Employed as a farmhand. Served in Jayforce second relief as 650996 Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.16, p.22. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force in early Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “…mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June 1953.” Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.482 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Newmarket, Auckland, 13 Feb. Died Whangarei 26 Aug 1999. |
| CAVE, Earl Roy Avery (Roy) | 32730 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Auckland on 15 Jun 1930. Attested in the NZ Army on 4 Aug 1948. He was serving in Waiouru Camp at the time he was seconded to Kayforce on 6 Jun 1953. Posted to Active Service at Waiouru (for Korea) on 25 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney as a Corporal. Continued by Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila, Guam to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea on 25 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 26 Aug 1953. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached FAP to Div HQ Tpt Pl from 29 Oct 1953 to 19 Dec 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 28 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul for RTNZ and reposting to the Regular Force. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight from Sydney on RTNZ 23 Jul 1954. Served overseas 346 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from the Army on 11 Sep 1954. Attested in Regular Force for three years on 16 Mar 1959 as Temporary Lance Corporal Telegraph Op. Sailed from Wellington on TSS Captain Cook on 6 Nov 1959. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Penang and M/I to Sobraon camp, Taiping 25 Nov 1959. Attended Jungle Course at Levin 13–21 Jun 1959. Served in Malaya, 2 NZ Regt, HQ Coy. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding appointment as Wireless Corporal. GSM 1918 clasp Malay authorised on RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued 15 Jul 1960, Schedule No.2. Incorrectly named so the medal was reissued on Schedule No.6 dated 31 Oct 1960 and received at 2 Echelon, Singapore 8 Nov 1960. Emplaned Changi for RTNZ 7am on 7 Nov 1961 and deplaned Whenuapai 11am on 8 Oct 1961. Regarded as a mature applicant who had considerable experience with Sifs work in the Army and with radio work in civilian life. Later served in Linton Camp and in Army HQ Signals Centre. Promoted Sergeant 3 Feb 1965. Discharged from the Army on 29 Mar 1966. Later awarded NZOSM and PJM. Died at Tangimoana, Levin, 26 Apr 2000, aged 69. |
| CAVE, Raymond May (Dick) | 301853 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/11/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Mangonui, Northland, on 10 Feb 1930. Self-employed farmer on his father’s farm. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Whangarei on 1 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs 12 Apr 1953. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura and Burnham camps. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea on 29 Nov 1953. Posted to ‘C Troop, Div Sigs Sqn. Played rugby in Japan and cricket in Korea. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey by air from Sydney to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9). Served overseas one year and 11 days. Discharged 11 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.483 was sent to an address in Kaitaia on 13 Feb 1957. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Died peacefully at his home in Napier 14 Mar 2018 aged 88 years. |
| CAWKILL, Raymond John Alfred (aka Jack) | 35242 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/05/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Christchurch 24 Jul 1930. Employed by Robertson & Co, Durham St., Christchurch as a labourer and driver. Enlisted in the Regular Force 5 Nov 1951. Posted to SD Constr Sqn, RNZE Jul 1952 as Field Engineer. Re-classified as Driver Basic Sep 1952. Discharged at own request 7 Nov 1953. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Jan 1954 and emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 4 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 354 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Re-enlisted in Kayforce RNZASC 3 Nov 1955 and emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM Airliner bound for Sydney. M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement 5 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 Jan 1956 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Corporal 3 Mar 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Reverted to Lance Corporal on ceasing to hold appointment of Section i/c. Attached FAP 1 Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 6 Aug 1956. This was apparently just a short stay. Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Oct 1956 again taking up appointment of Section i/c. Promoted Corporal 25 Jun 1957. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy tp NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Japan 10 Aug 1955 and deplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas this tour one year 254 days. Discharged 4 Oct 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. Died Christchurch15 Mar 2008 aged 77 years. |
| CAWLEY, Peter | 12613 | Steward | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Burtonwood, Lancashire, UK, 14 Apr 1926. Previous service in the RN from 31 Dec 1945 to 20 Jan 1948. Enlisted as a Stores Assistant but soon changed to Steward. Most of his service was in shore stations but he did serve in HMS Protector a 'net layer' which was later converted to an arctic patrol vessel. Discharged from the RN 20 Jan 1948. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Feb 1949 at Maori, London as a steward. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a member of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. He stayed with that vessel and sailed for Korea on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Was involved in patrols and escort duties and Tutira was at the Inchon landings where she was part of the screening force. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he stayed a while longer in Tutira until 25 Aug 1951. Also served in Kiwi, Lachlan, Hawea, Bellona and Black Prince but did not return to Korea. DEE 5 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. DEE 5 Feb 1955 and went to Okato, Taranaki. |
| CHADWICK, Tom | 13870 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Ulverston, Lancashire, UK, 15 Nov 1920. He entered the RN (Service No D/KX 106470) 27 Mar 1940. Served during WWII. Drafted to HMS Repulse on 1 Aug 1940. He participated in the Norwegian Campaign and in the search for Bismarck in early 1941. Repulse was TSFD to the East Indies Command in Oct 1941 and was sunk by the Japanese off the coast of Kuantan, Malaya on 19 Dec 1941. Tom survived. He was rescued and returned to HMS Lanka in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Drafted to HMS Capetown 11 Apr 1942 which was nearing the completion of repairs in Bombay having been damaged by the Italian Torpedo boat MAS 213 in Apr 1941. When at sea again Capetown was sent to the Persian Gulf to help in convoy protection. Returned to the UK in Sep and was held initially at HMS Drake 28 Sep 1943. He served in HMS Whitaker and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 30 Jul 1944. This ship was heavily damaged by a u-boat and was towed to Belfast naval yard but took no further part in the War. Tom Chadwick also served in HMS Caroline a de-commissioned WWI light cruiser, HMS Artiflex a RN repair ship in which he went back to Ceylon and by 1 Jun 1946 he was serving in Singapore in HMS Pincher a minesweeper. HMS Tyne was the depot ship for Pincher and he moved to this ship 21 Jan 1947 until 3 Oct 1947 advancing to Leading Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1947. Discharged by purchase 23 Mar 1948. Became a painter and decorator. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–45. Also awarded Naval GSM clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945-1951’. Enlisted in the RNZN at London on 14 Aug 1952 in the rate of Stoker Mechanic and on successive days advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from NZ 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. Pukaki mainly involved in escort and patrol duties on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ also served in Bellona where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1Oct 1955. Then served in Royalist, Black Prince and finally Kaniere. DEE 26 Aug 1958 having attained the rating of Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineering). He remained in New Zealand as an option agreed on enlistment. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CHALLIS, Derek Arden (Wilkinson) | 11207 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand 29 Oct 1930. Entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Jan 1947. Drafted to Bellona 7 May 1947 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 29 Oct 1949. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 26 May–2 Jun 1949 followed by service in HMAS Warrego a survey craft from 3 Jun 24 Oct 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Jul 1949. Drafted to Lachlan on 25 Oct 1949–31 Jan 1952. Also served in Bellona and Lachlan again before being drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from NZ 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. Pukaki mainly involved in escort and patrol duties on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 12 Jun 1953 and to Leading Seaman 12 Jun 1954. RTNZ 3 Sep 1954. At Philomel for his last weeks of service. DEE 19 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM (R). |
| CHALMERS, David Archibald Edward | 203621 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born the UK on 11 May 1927. Previous service in British Army. His father was his NOK and lived in the Coast Guard Station, Eyemouth, Sunderland, Scotland. Employed as a brewery labourer for NZ Breweries, Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB at Auckland. After training embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Promoted Lance Bombardier while at sea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in Baker Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951, Promoted Temporary Sergeant while Gun No.1 on 21 Jun 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 14–17 Jul 1951. Promoted Sergeant 19 Aug 1951. Reduced to the ranks on 15 Nov 1951. (Unfit for duty by previous indulgence in alcohol, disobeying a lawful command, using threatening language, neglecting to obey Regtl Orders). He then served in NZRTU 16 Dec 1951–25 Jan 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 28 Jan–11 Apr 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney on 8 May 1952. Served overseas one year 151 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952 and went to Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Palmerston North on 20 Dec 1990 aged 63 years. |
| CHAMBERLAIN, Maurice O'Rourke | 206235 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Otaki, on 11 Nov 1921. Five years previous service in the Army as a Gunner and Driver. Served in Jayforce (NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.15 p.27) Shown as a Driver in NZASC with Service No 630702. Discharged on demobilisation. Mechanic employed by Mr C. Lawson, Egmont Street, New Plymouth. Enlisted 29 Jun 1950 in KMB. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl and remains on strength of 16 Fd Regt for R&Q (‘rations and quarters’) while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pltn and attached FAP NZ Base HQ on 6 Apr 1951 but was soon posted back to NZ Tpt Pltn on 18 May 1951. Admitted to 8055 MASH 26 Jun 1951 and returned to his unit when discharged from unknown [sic] Hosp. Failed to comply with several orders and spent time in Canadian Detention Barracks 9 Feb–6 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHAMBERS, Eric William | 14377 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Peterborough, North Hants, UK, 3 Jan 1925. Enlisted in the Royal Navy from 18 May 1943 with Service No P/JX 552968. He was first drafted to HMS Glendower as an Ordinary Seaman 18 May 1943 and then went to HMS Wellesley where he underwent training as a merchant ship gunner. He also served in HMS Magpie 12 Oct 1945–17 Apr 1946 (which was based at Alexandria and then at Malta) then the minesweeper HMS Arcturus (also at Malta) and HMS Vengeance a light aircraft carrier Aug 1947 to Jan 1949. This service saw the awards of the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal (replaced at cost in 1969 of 45 cents for medal and 10 cents for registered postage), War Medal and NGSM with clasp ‘Palestine’. DEE as an Able Seaman to 29 Nov 1952. Enlisted in the RNZN 4 Feb 1953 at Maori, London, granted the rate of Able Seaman and given the Service No 14377. His service in the RNZN included time in Bellona (Sep–6 Dec 1953), Hawea (7 Dec 1953–22 Oct 1954), Pukaki–for service in Korean waters Aug 1955–Jul 1956 and Black Prince. His next ship (according to his posting card) was HMNZS Royalist which was already in SE Asia when he joined it on 21 Jan 1958. Royalist returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. Able Seaman Chambers was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 3 Mar 1959. He also served in Rotoiti and Irirangi. Discharged to RA 8 Feb 1969. His service record does not show what medals to which he was entitled or issued for his service in the RNZN but it is likely that the awards would consist of NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CHAMBERS, Ernest | 208264 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Te Kauwhata, 3 Jul 1920. Farmer at Te Kauwhata. Initially served in 2 Bn Auckland Regt for Home Service and was at Kensington Camp Whangarei in Jul 1942. Enlisted in 8th Reinforcements and served in 2 Fd Regt, NZA in the Army during WWII. Embarked for overseas service 10 Dec 1942 RTNZ 30 Sep 1945. Was a labourer for WD and HD Wills, Tobacco Manufacturers, Motueka, Eastern side of Motueka River in Tasman Bay. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 29 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 26 Oct 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt 31 Sep 1951. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn 4–11 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney. Returned by Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Discharge Cert sent to Te Kauwhata 13 Feb 1957. Died Auckland, 29 Mar 1973 aged 52 years. Buried Waikumete Services Cemetery. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHAMBERS, Gordon Walter | 12891 | Leading Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Rangiora 8 May 1931. Employed as a farmer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 23 Jan 1949 as an Assistant Steward. Underwent training in Tamaki and changed to Assistant Cook (Officers). Drafted to Hawea 5 Mar 1950–20 Jan 1951 then served in Bellona 21 Jan 1951–4 May 1952. Served in Philomel 5 May–7 Jul 1952 and advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 1 Jun 1952. Drafted to Hawea again 8 Jul 1952 and took part in the second deployment of the ship to Korean waters sailing from Devonport 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Black Prince as Leading Cook 30 Jan 1955–19 Apr 1955 though he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Local) 19 Feb–24 Apr 1955 but reverted to Leading Cook 25 Apr 1955. DEE 1 May 1955. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged to Inactive Reserve 3 Sep 1955. Later became a restaurant proprietor in Timaru. |
| CHAMBERS, Paul | 551420 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Gisborne 16 Jun 1933. Labourer for Steel Supplies Lower Hutt. Served in 7th Intake CMT. Enlisted 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Nov 1954 as a Signalman, RNZ Sigs for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area and at Gloucester Camp. Had several difficulties accepting Army discipline. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Also served in 2 Fd Sqn, RNZE for a while after RTNZ. Discharge Cert sent to Lower Hutt 13 Feb 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Paraparaumu, 9 Aug 2005 aged 72 years. |
| CHAMBERS, Richard Ernest | 12730 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Bognor Regis, Sussex, UK, 16 Nov 1921. Employed as an engineer’s stover (metal heater?) before entering the RN 16 Mar 1942 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/SSX 777866. Underwent training at HMS Ganges and Pembroke and was drafted to HMS Sheffield (cruiser) 26 Jun 1942. Unlike most RN ships at that time, her fittings were made of stainless steel instead of brass. This was an attempt to reduce the amount of cleaning required by the crew. Richard was aboard Sheffield for Operation Torch–the allied landings in North Africa in Nov 1942. He was also involved in the Battle of the Barents Sea while in Sheffield which sank the German destroyer Friedrich Eckoldt and damaged the cruiser Admiral Hipper. Served in HMS Pembroke 13 Apr–2 Oct 1943 and was then in Pembroke IV (Chatham) and drafted to HMS Ashanti and was then involved with convoy escorts and was part of the escort of HMS King George V from Gibraltar with the Prime Minister Winston Churchill on board. HMS Ashanti was also involved as escort for minelaying operations and attacks against German torpedo boats and took part in patrols to prevent German warships interfering with Normandy landings. Returned to HMS Pembroke 12 Dec 1944 and then to HMS Victory 5 Jan–11 Apr 1945. Drafted to HMS Nelson (battleship) 12 Apr 1945–24 Mar 1948 and sailed to join the East Indies Fleet via Gibraltar, Alexandria and Colombo. Participated in operations against the Japanese off the Kra Isthmus, Southern Thailand. Returned to Britain and served in HMS Resource (a depot and repair ship) 17 Apr 1948–9 Mar 1949. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 20 Mar 1949. Entered RNZN at Cook/ Maori in London 20 Mar 1949. Drafted to Tutira (Loch Katrine) 4 May–6 Jun 1949. TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and remained in her until 23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Black Prince, Tui and Lachlan. DEE 19 Mar 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp), Burma Star, War Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHAN FAN | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| CHANDLER, James Wilfred | 208706 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Granity, Westport 30 Jun 1924. Bushman employed by R. Nixon at the village of Hector, West Coast, South Island. Enlisted 10 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued to Korea by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA the same day. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Awarded 21 days detention for one of his misdeeds. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 3 Nov 1953 and appointed Bty Duty NCO then to Lance Bombardier 1 May 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 305 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1954 soon after return to NZ. On return to Westport was admitted to Buller Hospital 24 Aug 1954 with malaria. Died Westport, 15 Dec 2003 aged 79 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| CHANNING, Thomas James | 203797 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/09/2052 | Born Rotorua 26 Jun 1929. Motor mechanic employed by State Forest Service Rotorua. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA, 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950 while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Driver in 16 Fd Regt. Posted to HQ Comwel Div Tpt Pl and remains RNZA 18 Jun 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 29 Oct 1951. To be DVR, Temporary Corporal while appts i/c Section. 1 Nov 1951. To be Corporal 1 Feb 1952Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 17 Apr 1952 and was discharged direct to unit 24 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from Div HQ Tpt Pl 30 May 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Sep–8 Sep 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 279 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Nov 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHANNINGS, Andrew | 203512 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Hunterville on 15 Aug 1928. Surveyor/Technical Assistant. Enlisted in KMB on 9 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Emplaned for return for second tour to Korea 31 May 1952. RTNZ in HMNZS Hawea via Hong Kong and Cairns and arrived Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Promoted Captain. Appointed MBE (London Gazette, 1 Jun, 1953, p.3014), “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea, during the period 1st July 1952, to 28th February 1953.” QB Hons (NZ Gazette, No.33, 11 Jun 1953). SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Later served in Territorial for three years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM., NZDSM (T and R) and KWSM. Died 8 Jun 2013 aged 84 years. |
| CHAPMAN, Bruce Stanley | 10683 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 24 Oct 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Apr 1945. Served in the latter part of WWII in Tamaki and in HMNZS Gambia. Also served in Bellona and Kaniere. Served in HMS Illustrious (aircraft carrier) for a period. Drafted to Rotoiti 11 Dec 1951–30 Jun 1953. Served in Rotoiti on second deployment to Korea. Promoted Acting Petty Officer 11 Dec 1952. Was a keen sportsman and played rugby, soccer, cricket, softball and tennis. Gained second place in Advanced PRT Major Games Course. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 24 Oct 1962. Discharged to RA 23 Oct 1966. Offered an appointment as Physical Education Teacher at Takapuna Grammar School, Auckland. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), Naval LS&GC Medal and KWSM. |
| CHAPMAN, Desmond Arthur | 15872 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay, 26 Jun 1939. Went to Hawera Tech. High School and was employed as a farmhand on the family farm at Tutira, Hawkes Bay before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Recruit. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was rated as Junior Electrical Mechanician on 23 Nov 1956. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 26 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 26 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in that ship until drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1958. Served in the Electrical Division. Also served in Rotoiti, Philomel, Royalist again 9 Feb 1963–10 Sep 1964, Philomel and then Tamaki where he advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 5 Apr 1963. His last sea service was in Rotoiti 26 Apr 1965. DEE 25 Jun 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Whangarei? 20 Oct 2006 aged 67 years. |
| CHAPMAN, Donald Henry | 12483 | Electricians Mate | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, 6 Dec 1930. Photographer before entry into RNZN on 7 Oct 1948 as Probationary Electricians Mate. Gained 16mm Projectionist's Certificate and was probably used as a projectionist while on board ships. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class at Philomel 11 Jul 1949. Served in Bellona 15 Jul 1949–18 Jan 1951. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 11 Jan 1950. Served in Kaniere 25 Aug–20 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951 the day it returned from Korean waters. Sailed from NZ on 7 Jan 1952 for the second deployment to Korean waters. Passage from Hong Kong to Sasebo after calls at Raoul and Suva. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On 22 Feb–Anchored in Han River estuary to provide gunfire support during planned raid on enemy positions. Came under heavy fire from three shore batteries and withdrew without casualties. Continued with patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Later served in Tamaki and Philomel late 1953. Drafted to Bellona on 7 Sep–23 Nov 1954. DEE as Electrician's Mate First Class, 5 Dec 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Drafted to RNZNR inactive reserve but discharged medically unfit 3 Jan 1961. Living at Urenui, Taranaki 2001. Died New Plymouth, 21 Dec 2002 aged 72 years. |
| CHAPMAN, Douglas Charles | 896364 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 26/08/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Temuka on 14 Dec 1932. Previous service in the CMT training programme and in the TF. Civil trade motor mechanic for J.E. Thomas in Temuka. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements at Burnham Camp on 21 Apr 1953 and was posted to RNZEME for training for Korea. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 as a Craftsman on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. M/O from NZRTU and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 30 Oct 1953. M/I to this unit on 1 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt LAD to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD and posted 10 Nov 1953. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 12–14 Nov 1953. M/O 28 Fd Engr Regt to 16 Fd Regt RNZA, posted to the unit, TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA and M/I to 16 Fd Regt all on 7 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Aug 1954, to Temporary Bombardier 11 Sep 1954 and to Bombardier on 20 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, from RMA Arahia on 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM and is entitled to NZDSM. Living at Temuka in 2004. Died Temuka on 24 Oct 2006 aged 73 years. |
| CHAPMAN, Ernest William | 3758 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, 7 Mar 1920. Joined the RN on 7 Nov 1939 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class with Service No P/MX 62001 on a 12-year engagement. Served in HMS Luxia a submarine depot ship 4 Feb–2 Aug 1940, HMS Ceres a C Class light cruiser from 3 Aug 1940–20 Jan 1943. While in this ship he served in the Indian Ocean and was based at Colombo and was also involved in the re-conquest of British Somaliland from the Italians and convoy escorts and protection. He returned to the UK and served in HMS Waterwitch an Algerine-class minesweeper 7 Jul 1943–8 Nov 1946 based at Portland and then sailed in Nov 1943 for St Angelo in Malta finally returning to the UK in Jun 1946. Served in HMS Resource, a fleet repair ship, 22 Aug 1946–14 May 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa, Burma and Italy Stars and War Medal for his RN WWII service. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 26 Jan 1952 and advanced on successive days to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. Stationed at Philomel on arrival in NZ. In Nov 1952 while at Philomel he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class. Drafted to Lachlan 20 Oct 1953–3 Feb 1955. Served very briefly in P3556 before returning to Lachlan 10 Feb 1955. In Tamaki 28 Jun 1955–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957. HMNZS Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. DEE 25 Jan 1958. |
| CHAPMAN, Gebor Maxwell | 12550 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born 27 Sep 1932. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 2 Dec 1948. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class. First sea service was in Bellona. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 27 Mar 1950 and to Able Seaman 27 May 1951. Served in Philomel 1 Feb–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Left in Naval hospital Hong Kong with influenza when the ship sailed. Re-joined the ship about a month later in Japan. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 20 Aug 1952 and then to Leading Seaman 1 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel and gained qualification as Gunlayer 3rd Class (GL3) on 6 May 1952. Later served in Bellona, Hawea 18 Jun 1955, advanced to Petty Officer 8 Jul 1955 and gained Gun Layer 2nd Class qualification. Drafted to Rotoiti 16 Feb–12 Aug 1957. Also served in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 6 Oct 1958–3 Jan 1960 and advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer 12 Nov 1958. Sent to the UK as part of the crew for Taranaki 7 Jan 1961 and brought the ship to NZ. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 14 Feb 1962. Coxswain, RNZN. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal which was presented on 27 Sep 1965 while he was at Irirangi. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM, Naval LS&GC Medal. Discharged to RA 26 Sep 1969. Died Auckland 13 Feb 1981, cremated North Shore Crematorium. |
| CHAPMAN, George Edward | 206219 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Warwick, England on 28 Aug 1925. Previous service in the Royal Navy for four years with Service No 725410 and was discharged as a Petty Officer (Stores) on demobilisation. He was a carpenter and also a radio tester. Had previously worked in GEC Radio Works, Coventry. England, UK. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce at Linton Camp. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton, Trentham (School of Signals) and Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached to 16 Fd Regt (G Troop) and served throughout some of the heaviest engagements in which 16 Fd Regt took part. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. He later entered the Territorial Force and served in 2 Fd Regt RNZA from 7 Feb 1961. Promoted to Sergeant by 22 Jul 1963. TSFD to 5 RNZIR 31 Mar 1964. Re-engaged 25 Jan 1968 and was granted extensions year by year until 29 Jan 1972. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 18 Dec 1969 and tp Staff Sergeant 19 May 1970. Discharged on the completion of hie engagement on 29 Jan 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R & TF) and KWSM. Died Levin 18 Aug 2007 aged 82 years. |
| CHAPMAN, Graeme Charles | 14639 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Temuka 9 Mar 1936. Employed as a draper’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as a Junior Telegraphist. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 9 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Jan 1954–13 Jan 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 21 Jan 1955–22 Apr 1957. Advanced to Telegraphist 9 Mar 1955. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ served again in Irirangi 23 Sep 1958–18 Sep 1960. Drafted to Royalist 19 Sep–1 Dec 1960. Served in Manga (otherwise known as Seaward Defence Motor Launch P3567) 2 Dec 196013 Feb 1962. DEE 18 Mar 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| CHAPMAN, Graham Edward | 14703 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Kaikoura 19 Dec 1936. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 28 Jan 1953 and underwent training in Tamaki until drafted to Black Prince on 12 Nov 1953. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 20 Jul 1953 and to Ordinary Seaman 19 Jun 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Jan–9 Aug 1955. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter a radar and anti-submarine training school at Edgecliff, New South Wales, 11 Aug–25 Oct 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman while on this course. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jun 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on patrolling and escort duties. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Later served in Royalist 11 Sep 1958–3 Jul 1959 and again 25 Aug 1959–24 Mar 1960. Sent to the UK and was a member of the crew that worked up and then brought HMNZS Otago back to NZ. He remained in that ship until 26 Jun 1962. DEE 18 Dec 1963 and remained in Auckland. |
| CHAPMAN, James (GREENWALD) | 207823 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2051 | Came from Dunedin. Enlisted under name of CHAPMAN but real name GREENWALD. Attested in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. ETD Iwakuni 2 Sep 1951 and RTNZ arriving on 6 Sep 1951. Discharged 15 Oct 1951. Enlisted again under the name GREENWALD but did not return to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Christchurch. |
| CHAPMAN, Raymond Goodwin | 33238 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 29/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born 31 Dec 1938. Civil occupation was draftsman. Enlisted 12 Jan 1949 as a Regular Force soldier in RNZEME as a learner fitter and turner at the Armament and General Workshop, Trentham Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1952. Posted to Waiouru 15 Apr 1953 and reached 3 Star standard (at that time equivalent to Trade Certificate). Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. While in Korea he continued to work as a fitter and his responsibilities were mainly to do with servicing and maintenance of the 25-pounder guns of 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 9 Mar 1955 and reposted to Regular Force. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged at his own request, without payment, 7 Jun 1956. |
| CHARD, Sydney Arthur Walter | 206759 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Previous service in RNZAF in BCOF, Japan. Came from Foxton. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned 31 May 1952 at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. One of nine soldiers who embarked 14 Jan 1954 on HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 5 May 1954. Died Woodville, 9 Jul 2001. |
| CHARLTON, John Cecil | 204235 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 23 Mar 1929. Labourer for B & B Concrete, Penrose, Auckland. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent initial training at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and entered Korea 25 May 1952. His service record shows he served in 161 Bty but little else. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 1 Nov 1953 and M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ. Embarked at Kobe on 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney and continued RTNZ by Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 243 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 8 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still at Trentham as he moved often and was hard to contact. Died Whanganui 12 Jan 1967. A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.492, was sent 13 Feb 1957 to Otahuhu, Auckland, but no J.A. Charlton or J.A. Carlton has been found to have served in Korea in this period. |
| CHARTERIS, Thomas | 208806 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements in Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and flew by Teal flying boat to Sydney. Flown by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Discharged 13 Dec 1954. Died Dunedin, 5 Jun 1998. Later entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHEESEMAN, Howard Oscar | 203990 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Huntly, Waikato, 1 Mar 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (657720, Trooper, 2 Div Cav). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. (Listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.23). Discharged from Jayforce 26 Sep 1947. Came from Levin. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked 31 Aug at Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Comwel Engr Regt LAD. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 257 days. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 for second tour. Deplaned Tokyo 4 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 13 Dec 1955. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 8 May 1956 while holding appointment of i/c section (LAD) and to Sergeant 15 Aug 1956. Emplaned 31 May for RTNZ (medical) via Hong Kong to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1957. Served overseas one year 187 days. Total Korean service of three years 79 days. Discharged 7 Dec 1957. |
| CHEESMAN, Oswald Astley (Ozzie) | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 30/06/2052 | 16/08/2052 | Born Christchurch on 13 Sep 1913. Musician and entertainer, known as Ozzie. He was involved early in broadcasting music in New Zealand. Director of the Kiwi Concert Party during WWII in the Pacific theatre. Mr Cheesman was a composer, a conductor, arranger, and bandleader. As long as he was dealing with music he was happy, giving his best to whatever form it took. He was a ship’s musician on a number of well-known prewar liners. Back in Auckland, in 1941, he conducted the 10-piece IYA dance band in a weekly programme, ‘Fashions in Melody’. He had the distinction of being the only New Zealand band leader with a signature tune of his own composition – Improvisations. With a knowledge of German from his interest in languages, Cheesman enlisted with the thought of joining Army Intelligence, but ended up digging ditches at Swanson with the 4th Battalion Auckland Regt. Later, with the 3rd NZ Division, he served in the Pacific and formed a brass band. He became the director of the famous Pacific Kiwi Concert Party. Later was involved with the establishment of the National Orchestra (now known as the NZ Symphony Orchestra). Musical director for the New Zealand Broadcasting Service and a prominent musician from Devonport. In 1952 led the Concert Party to Korea and Japan to entertain troops in those parts. Had difficulty in convincing the services that two accordions and other stage props were necessary to make a really good show. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. RTNZ 16 Aug 1952. All members were temporary New Zealand Army members during their tours and all received the British Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal for Korea if there before the Ceasefire, while if only there after the Ceasefire they received the UN Medal. Director of music for the New Zealand entertainment group at Expo ’70, in Osaka, Japan. Appointed MBE 1972 for services to Music. Also qualified for other medallic rewards. Died 29 Sep 1985. |
| CHERRY, Keith Alexander | 206665 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Wellington 26 Nov 1928. Butcher employed by C E Yeoman at Seatoun, Wellington. Came from Miramar, Wellington. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Linton and at Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by either Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty. Had some difficulty adhering to military discipline. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 28 Jul 1952 (Cook NCO) but reverted to Gunner 31 Oct 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1953. Embarked SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Sydney and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 7.30am 12 Mar 1954. This would have meant a flight start about 10pm Australian time on the 11 Mar. Served overseas one year 302 days. Applied for a second tour to Korea but did not follow up or return to Korea. Discharged 23 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt, 4 Sep 2001 aged 72 years. |
| CHESNUTT, Creighton John (Horrie) | 206368 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 8 Mar 1928. Was a motor mechanic for Taihape Auto Co. Enlisted at Stratford, Taranaki, in KMB 11 Sep 1950. Underwent training at Linton Camp and Waiouru. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty and also in 162 Bty. Troop mechanic and gun number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Jul 1951 and to Lance Bombardier 10 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 29 Jan 1952 and appointed MT NCO and then to Bombardier 1 Mar 1952. M/O to NZ Base and posted to NZ Roll 19 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned initially to Taihape and was reboarded 10 Sep 1952. Discharged 2 Dec 1952. Living in Coromandel in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Suffered ill health towards the end of his life and was in permanent care at Phoenix House Coromandel from 2005. Died Coromandel 2 Oct 2015 aged 87 years. |
| CHESSUM, Robert Stanley | 206380 | Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Warkworth 27 May 1924. Pottery Mould maker, Auckland. Previous service in Army during WWII (628505) and later as Pilot Officer RNZAF (4311266). Was sent to Canada for wireless training at No.3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Enlisted in KMB on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Provided artillery support for 27 Comwel Bde at Battle of Kap’yong during Apr 1951. Commander A Troop. Wounded in action 4 Oct 1951 by Chinese mortar fire when supporting 3 RAR attack on Hill 355. (See also Gunners, W.H.J. Wilson, T.A. McGregor and W.B. Dickson). Held appointments as Gun Position Officer, Troop Commander and then Battery Captain. After his stay in hospital he was appointed Camp Commandant at Kure Nov 1951 to Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, New Guinea and discharge. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952, p.1279). “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” Posted to the Reserve of Officers 6 Aug 1952 until 1980. Awarded Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 and NZOSM. Korea Medal (with Mentioned in Despatches), UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Returned to Korea for visit in 2004 and again in 2006. Living at Matamata in 2004. Died Pohlen Hospital, Matamata, 5 Jun 2020 aged 96 years. He was interviewed by the Korean War Legacy Foundation in 2018 which can be seen on YouTube. |
| CHEVIS, Neil William Claude | 14130 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 24 Jan 1934. Labourer before enlisting in the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. On arrival in Japan was TSFD to Rotoiti 17 Sep 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Served briefly in ML P3551. Dismissed HM Service 7 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Not known if he received these awards or any later awards such as the NZOSM. |
| CHEYNE, Francis Winram (Rusty) | 208949 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 30/12/2053 | 27/05/2055 | Born Palmerston, Otago,13 Apr 1928. Served in RNZAF 13 Aug 1947 to 13 Aug 1952 and reached Aircraftman 1st Class in Fire crew. Served at Hobsonville, Wigram and Taieri. While training in Hobsonville he was one of four who suffered from steam burns. Initial treatment given in Hobsonville, TSFD to Auckland Public Hospital, then to Middlemore then to Burwood Hospital Christchurch for skin grafting treatment. Granted two further months sick leave. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards to deplane Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 30 Jan 1954. Attached FAP to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Sep 1954 and to Lance Corporal 24 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 May 1955 on Qantas flight for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Auckland 27 May 1955. Served in Korea one year 149 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1955. Attested in SAS Sqn 4 Jun 1955 posted to SAS Sqn (service Number 71821). Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Nov 1955 and deplaned Changi 12 Nov 1955. Served in Malaya with 4 Troop, NZ SAS Sqn, 22 SAS Regiment. Also awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. RTNZ 30 Nov 1957. Later served as Sergeant in 1 Otago Southland Regt as TF soldier (Sergeant). Joined Regular Force 8 Jun 1960 as a Sapper, Plant Operator, 3 Tp, 6 Indep Fd Sqn and attached FAP SD Constr Sqn. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Apr 1962. Then served in 2 Plant Tp, 2 Constr Sqn. Emplaned Ohakea 7 Mar 1964 for Operation Crown (Construction of Airfield in north-east Thailand). RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 12 Mar 1964. Posted to 3 Tp, 1 Constr Sqn located at Riccarton Road, Christchurch. Discharged from Regular Force 31 May 1965. Living in Christchurch 1965. His UN Medal for Korea and GSM1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ were lost and replaced at cost. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), appears to have received NZGSM (T) instead of a clasp for Thailand to go on NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| CHIRNSIDE, Edward William (Ted) | 207824 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Dunedin on 14 Sep 1927. Previous service in RNZAF as a Leading Aircraftman with Service No 461022. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Cook and Driver, NCO i/c Cookhouse at NZRTU. Known as a keen and reliable NCO in his unit. Also served as 162 Bty Cook. Later Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.495 was sent to an address in Mosgiel on 13 Feb 1957. Living in Mosgiel in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Photo at Gore Reunion, K Force Despatches, May 2002. |
| CHITTOCK, Maurice John | 31076 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born on 5 Oct 1929. Regular Force soldier. Was seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Very little info regards his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Promoted substantive Warrant Officer 1st Class 16 Mar 1966. Discharged from the Army 13 Mar 1973. Died Invercargill, 22 Nov 2002 aged 73 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHIVERS, Alfred Barrie | 13955 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 14/06/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Linwood, Christchurch 23 Jul 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 23 Sep 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class then changed to Signalman Boy. Visual Signaller. Kaniere travelled to Korean waters via Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Also served in Malaysian waters during the Emergency and was involved in patrols against piracy in Indonesian waters. Took up Judo while in the Far East. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. Served on many well-known ships of the RNZN including the cruiser Royalist including the second commission when the ship was in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters (1957–58) and the frigates Taranaki and Waikato. Posted to Tamaki as Chief Petty Officer, 8 Mar 1971. Retired from Philomel as Chief Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals 5 Feb 1977. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal and PJM. Living at Kumeu 2004. Died Morrinsville 25 Sep 2015 aged 80 years. |
| CHONG SING | 0 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| CHOPO, Ivan Joseph | 459356 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 17/11/2053 | 29/12/2056 | Born Morrinsville 25 Dec 1930. Was Grocery Manager for Wallace Supplies Ltd, Morrinsville. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Underwent basic training in Papakura Camp and then RNZAC Corps Training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to NZ Base HQ 30 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 1 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Apr 1954 and to Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal while employed as Typist. Promoted Corporal 3 Feb 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to HQ BCFK 22 Jul 1955 and promoted Temporary Sergeant Movements Clerk HQ BCFK. Promoted Sergeant 15 Nov 1955. Attached to Brit Com Sub area Tokyo 20 Sep 1955. Granted a further 12 months service in Korea dating from 21 May 1956. M/I to NZ Component BCFK from Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Nov 1956. Emplaned Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ to deplane Auckland 29 Dec 1957 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas three years 44 days. Discharged 3 May 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CHOY POOD KAN | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| CHRISTENSEN, Brian Frederick | 13389 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Waipukurau 13 Feb 1933. Enlisted the RNZN 15 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training at Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 19 Jan–23 Jul 1951 for his first sea service. Was held at Philomel briefly before being sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 5 Aug–24 Nov 1951, a radar and anti-submarine training school in New South Wales. Returned to Philomel 25 Nov 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 15 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 1 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained in Rotoiti until 14 Aug 1953. Returned to Tamaki 15 Aug–26 Oct 1953 and then to Philomel 27 Oct 1953 until 2 Mar 1954. Discharged ‘Free’ 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHRISTENSEN, Raymond Edward | 206034 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Taihape on 6 May 1929. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Linesman. Posted to Headquarters, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, RNZ Sigs. Served in all areas between Pusan and Seoul. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and Teal flight to Wellington deplaning 6Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Taihape. Living in Palmerston North 2005. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 19 Aug 2014, aged 84 years. |
| CHRISTENSEN, Sydney Keith | 206301 | 2nd Lieutenant | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Auckland on 5 Nov 1927. Educated at New Plymouth Boys High School. Home service during WWII possibly in RNZAF or RNZN. Enlisted in KMB 29–30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Camp HQ Section NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) at Wellington 7 May 1952. SOS Kayforce and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May have joined Regular Force. School teacher at Taupo 1955–70. Chief Fire Officer Taupo 1962–76 then Invercargill followed by Palmerston North 1980–87. President of United Fire Boards Association 1983–84. Awarded British Empire Medal for Community Service 1971 and the Queen's Fire Service Medal. Died Palmerston North 30 Oct 2008 in his 81st year. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHRISTIANSON, Lawrence William Alan | 13580 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 6 Aug 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. He completed his initial training in Tamaki 25 Jan 1951–7 Jan 1952 during which time he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 8 Jan 1952 and stayed with this ship until 19 Nov 1953 being advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Feb 1952 and to Able Seaman on 6 May 1953. He then served in Black Prince 20 Nov 1953 to 4 Sep 1955. Able Seaman Christianson then returned to Tamaki for nearly six months then followed a week at Philomel before going to HMAS Cerberus to attend courses from 5 Apr–15 Jun 1956. He advanced to Able Seaman (R.C. 2) near the end of this course. He spent time at Philomel and Tamaki before he was drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and sailed for SE Asia on 20 May 1957. She spent time in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters before RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. His record shows awards NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM but NZGSM (K) or NZDSM not sighted. His name is listed in HMNZS Royalist 2nd Commission Handbook p.3. He again returned to Tamaki and Philomel but was drafted to Royalist 27 Oct 1959. Against his rate is shown F.C.2/C. DEE 5 Aug 1960. |
| CHRISTIE, John | 11120 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 9 Oct 1925. Carpenter and joiner before enlisting in the RNZN 22 Nov 1945 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Acting Able Seaman 21 Jun 1946 and Able Seaman 6 Jan 1947. Drafted to Bellona 4 Feb 1947 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 11 Feb 1947. Remained in Bellona to 10 Mar 1948. Returned to Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 10 Dec 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Jun 1949 to 5 Apr 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950 and departed NZ 7 Oct 1950 for Korean waters calling at Darwin and Hong Kong and arriving in Japan on 5 Nov to relieve Pukaki. While in Korean waters was TSFD to Tutira on 3 May for RTNZ arriving on 30 May 1951. While in both these ships he served mainly on the west coast of Korea. DEE 21 Nov 1951. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later a schoolteacher with Dip Ed. Died suddenly at his home on 15 May 193013 aged 87 years. |
| CHRISTIE, Rangi Tataura (Sam) | 208991 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 21/09/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born 1 Jun 1928. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Commenced service in Kayforce as a Gunner. Changed Corps to RNZASC and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1953 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ, deplaning Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1956. Joined Regular Force. Served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59. Played football for the Battalion team. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Later Sergeant RNZIR. Posted to 2/1 RNZIR, 1 Jul 1974. Served in V3 Company in South Vietnam and again in the 1st NZ Army Training Team. Discharged from the Army 1 Jan 1977. Attended Parade '98. Living at Invercargill in 1998. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) NY Hons 1976, NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Invercargill 24 Nov 2009 aged 81 years. Funeral service was held at the Invercargill Workingmen's Club 30 Nov 2009. His wife Mrs Bev Christie was awarded the QSM in for her 20 years work with returned servicemen. |
| CHRISTIE, Ronald John | 971077 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Gore 7 Dec 1929. Labourer for his father at No.3 RD, Gore. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Aug 1953, TSFD to Brit Con Z Med Unit and discharged 21 Aug 1953. Failed to comply with Military discipline on several occasions. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 77 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve soon after return to NZ. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHRISTINI, Charles Terence Albert | 12901 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 31 Oct 1929. The remnant of this man’s file (three pages) at NZDF Personal Archives shows no regular Naval service except for a Good Conduct Badge granted on 3 Feb 1953, Deprived 11 Dec 1954 and restored 3 Apr 1962. A UN Service Medal was awarded on 9 Jul 1953. His RNZN Posting card has a more to offer. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 3 Feb 1949 and underwent training in Tamaki. He like many other at that time had his first sea service in Bellona. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter, a radar and anti-submarine training school 12 May–26 Nov 1950. On RTNZ soon drafted back to Bellona 20 Jan 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman backdated to 3 Jul 1950. At Philomel 13 Jul–2 Aug 1951. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter again 3 Aug 1951–13 Mar 1952 and gained qualification of T.D.2. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed for SE Asia 4 Aug 1952. Served in Korean waters mainly on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 13 Mar 1953. RTNZ 28 Aug 1953 but remained in this ship until 2 Nov 1953. Drafted to Bellona for three weeks and then drafted to Black Prince with qualification U.C. 2 on 23 Nov 1952–26 Feb 1954. Spent the remainder of his time at Philomel until discharge. Advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Mar 1954. Qualified Diver 3rd Class 25 May 1954. DEE 2 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Waihi Beach 11 Sep 2001 aged 71 years. |
| CHRISTOPHER, Alan John | 208979 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Poole, UK, 27 Oct 1930. Did National Service for two years in RAF in the UK. Tap polisher for Methven & Co, Ltd, Dunedin. His NOK was his brother Dennis Albert (14885) who was serving as a Stoker in HMNZS Bellona. Enlisted in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Embarked Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 14 Oct 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14 Oct (while on guard duty slipped and fell on ice) and TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn from where he was discharged 29 Oct. Released from Hospital 17 Dec 1954 to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955 but it was not long before he was back in medical care. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1956. Died Mosgiel, 9 Feb 1975 aged 44 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CHRISTOPHERS, John Bews | 203781 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/01/2052 | Born Dunedin on 15 Feb 1924. Previous service in RNZAF during WWII (Service No 4211598) from Sep 1942 to 1946 and was stationed in Fiji and Tonga. Trained for aircrew but was grounded because of airsickness and was then TSFD to the Accounts Section. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Technical Assistant Training & Reinforcement Battery then moving to 162 Bty and serving wherever the battery went. Promoted Lance Bombardier, then Bombardier 7 Apr 1951 and then to Temporary Sergeant. Attended a course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ to be an artillery instructor and travelled by air via Okinawa, Manila, Darwin and Sydney as a Temporary Sergeant. John was posted to Waiouru to assist with the training of Technical Assistants for Reinforcements for Korea until he was discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Awarded Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Matamata in 2005. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CHU CHUNG | 0 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| CHUDLEY, Leslie John | 13895 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Torquay, Devon, UK, 3 Jun 1922. Messenger before joining the RN. Enlisted in the RN 6 Sep 1937 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent training at HMS Impregnable. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 2 Apr 1938. Between 5 Sep 1938 and 16 May 1939 he spent most of his time at HMS Drake but did see a few days to a few weeks in HMS Iron Duke a WWI battleship. Drafted to HMS Jackal, a new J-class destroyer, 17 Apr 1939 and while in this ship served in the Norwegian campaign, the evacuation of the Dunkirk beaches. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jun 1940 and to Able Seaman 12 Dec 1940. Deployed to the Mediterranean in 1941 and operated from Alexandria. Served during the battle for Crete and was scuttled after being heavily damaged 12 May 1942 by German bombs. Returned to the UK and was at HMS Osprey and HMS Nimrod before being drafted to HMS Teviot, a River-class frigate 20 Dec 1942. This ship was accepted into service 30 Jan 1943. Les Chudley was involved on Atlantic convoy duties and defence of military convoys to Gibraltar for ships involved in Operation Husky (Sicily landings). Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 18 Feb 1943. Then went to Ceylon to become part of the Eastern Fleet in support of operations in Burma and for convoy defence in the Bay of Bengal and the landings in Malaya in 1945. Returning to the UK he served at HMS Defiance, Osprey, Drake and Vernon before being drafted on 30 May 1949 to HMS St Austell Bay when he once more went back to the Mediterranean. He had now been advanced to Petty Officer Perm. Discharged from the RN 14 Aug 1952 to Join the RNZN. Enlisted in RNZN 15 Aug 1952 at Maori as Able Seaman and advanced on successive days to Petty Officer. Soon after arrival in NZ he was serving in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 11 Mar 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Mainly served as an instructor and was drafted to Rotoiti 15 Feb–26 Aug 1957. DEE 14 Aug 1958. His WWII medals are not known but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Also later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R) but it is not known if these were claimed. |
| CHURCHER, Albert Raymond (Ray) | 206137 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 17/03/2054 | Born Feilding. Also served in RNZAF, BCOF Japan. Came from Hawera. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in NZ Tpt Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 or 16 Apr 1951 for RTNZ as a member of the Reinforcement Training Team in NZ. Re-embarked on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force for Korea at Wellington on 2 Aug 1951. Wahine foundered on an un-marked reef near Masela Island, was rescued, taken to Darwin and flown onwards to Japan. Re-entered and served in Korea until 25 Apr 1952 when he again RTNZ on furlough and went to his home in Feilding. On 9 Jun 1952 he re-embarked for Korea for the third time. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. RTNZ as Sergeant. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1954. Brother of 206760 Lance Corporal Philip Churcher. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Feilding in 1996 and died there 11 Sep 1999. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHURCHER, Philip | 206760 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 30/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Feilding 26 Feb 1928. Applied for enlistment in the RNZAF 11 Dec 1947. Dairy factory assistant for Cheltenham Co-op Dairy Co. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp. Underwent training at School of Signals Waiouru and also a Trentham Camp. Went to Trentham Camp for No.2 OCTU selection but was not successful and was returned to his unit. Emplaned 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney, travelled on by Qantas or BCPA and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ, entered Korea and was attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 7 Jul 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTB attached to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 21 Jul 1952. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and posted to NZ Base HQ 25 Aug 1953 and M/I into his new unit eight days later on 2 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1954 and appointed Tpt NCO then to Lance Corporal on 24 Feb 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Brother to 206137 Sergeant Churcher confirmed as telegram to their mother advised that “Both your sons expected to arrive Wellington by air 7.30am 17 March. Died Palmerston North 13 May 1988 aged 60 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CHURCHILL, Lyndon Walter | 14951 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki, 9 Apr 1938. Left school and joined the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 24 Sep 1953 and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 15 Mar 1954 and then moved to Philomel. Drafted to HMNZS Kaniere as Boy 1st Class on 9 Jul 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 Oct 1955 but stayed in this vessel until drafted to Philomel 22 Nov 1955. Drafted to Lachlan 12–24 Sep 1956 then to Takapu 25 Sep 1956. Advanced to Able Seaman 9 Dec 1956. Later served in Black Prince 22 Aug 1957–15 Sep 1958 and then in Royalist 16 Sep 1959–28 Oct 1959. Discharged BNPS 1 Dec 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| CHURCHOUSE, Allan Victor | 13957 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 19/07/2058 | Born Dannevirke 3 Feb 1936. Enlisted on 27 Sep 1951 in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he like many of this period had his first sea service in Bellona. Drafted to Lachlan 2 Oct 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 3 Oct 1954. Served in Black Prince before being drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957. Sailed from Auckland for SE Asia tour and was in that ship when it served briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 19 Jul 1958. Later served in Kaniere. Sent to the UK as a crewmember for his next ship Taranaki 8 Feb–3 Dec 1961. DEE 2 Feb 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. |
| CLAMP, Brian William | 688647 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Wellington on 6 Mar 1933. Called up for CMT Jan 1952 and served in a TF Inf Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements during Apr 1954. Emplaned at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Driver in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC supporting 1 Comwel Division. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney and completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Later joined Regular Force 1957. Served as a Lance Corporal in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt in Malaya at Taiping from Jul 1957-Jan 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Promoted Staff Sergeant and served in Vietnam Jun 1968-Feb 1969 as a member of 4 Royal Australian Regiment/NZ Battalion. Later promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Vietnam Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military), Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Living in Upper Hutt in 2004. Died Upper Hutt 23 Jul 2022 aged 87 years. |
| CLAMPITT, James | 712227 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wapping, Essex, UK, 5 Nov 1930. Roofer at Wellington before enlisting 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and flew onto Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 1 Jul 1954. Ceased to be attached to 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954, M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 174 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| CLARE, Peter Gordon | 13546 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Hastings 6 Oct 1931. Was a bank clerk before he enlisted in the RNZN 31 Dec 1950. Was immediately sent on Leave Without Pay until 24 Jan 1951. Entered Tamaki 25 Jan 1951 as Probationary Stores Assistant. Served in Philomel 2 Apr–18 Sep 1951 and advanced to Stores Assistant 31 Jul 1951. Served in Tamaki 19 Sep 1951–26 Feb 1952; Lachlan 27 May 1952–24 Sep 1953. Served in Philomel 25 Sep 1953–28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 18 Jun 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 29 Sep 1954 and sailed from Auckland about late Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Served in Philomel 13 Sep 1956–1 Dec 1957 and advanced to Stores Petty Officer 1 Nov 1956. Served in Olphert (RNZN Reserve unit in Wellington) 2 Dec 1957–4 Aug 1958. Served briefly in Philomel and Kaniere. DEE 30 Dec 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 8 Aug 2015 aged 83 years. |
| CLARK, Alfred William | 14793 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Purakanui, Southland 8 Sep 1930. Glazier before enlisting at Masterton in the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Black Prince 25 Nov 1953–20 Sep 1954. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Nov 1954. At Philomel for a few days before being sent to HMAS Watson for a training course. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince 5 May–1 Sep 1955 then to Philomel before returning to Black Prince 21 Oct 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland to serve in Korean waters on patrolling and escort duties. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Drafted to Irirangi 17 Jan 1958–3 May 1960. Went to the UK, was held at Maori 4Jun 1960 and became a member of the crew that worked up and then brought Otago to NZ making its first call in NZ at Dunedin 19 Jan 1961. DEE 2 Jul 1961. Later became a master glazier in Mosgiel. HIs service in Kaniere would later entitle him to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| CLARK, Douglas William (Bill) | 206761 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Bulls, Manawatu on 17 Sep 1929. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement om 22 Feb 1952. Was on 2nd flight and emplaned 31 May 1952 on Teal flight at Wellington to Sydney. Flew on by Qantas but plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Deplaned in Korea on 4 Jun 1952. Attached for four weeks at CATC Inchon in Jan 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier 8 Feb 1953, Temporary Bombardier, 8 May 1953 and Temporary Sergeant 3 Sep 1953 as Gun Sergeant, Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington by Teal flight arriving 30 Mar 1954. Discharged 19 Jun 1954. Joined Regular Force, NZ Regt, 18 Jul 1957 preparatory for service in Malaya but did not go. Discharged on compassionate grounds. Served in Territorial Force 1957–1970. 5 Light Regt RNZA (Mortars) at Invercargill then 2nd Fd Regt stationed at Whanganui. Living at Tauranga 2004. Returned to Korea with the Prime Minister's party in Jul 2003. NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| CLARK, Eric John | 203998 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/08/2053 | Born Ohaewai on 30 Mar 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 13 Jun 1931. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 13 Oct 1951 for sea voyage to Korea and entered Korea at Pusan on 15 Oct 1951. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ, was TSFD to the NZ Roll and emplaned in Japan on 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 22 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Awanui, Northland in 1996. Died Kaitaia 6 Aug 2007 aged 77 years. |
| CLARK, Frank Wati | 459690 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Cambridge 25 Mar 1931. Ex TF soldier in 5th CMT intake but was a Linesman for State Hydro Dept at the time of his enlistment in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 21 Apr 1953. Completed his Corps Training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 10 Aug 1953 and entered Korea the same day. M/I to 1 Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Aug–10 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 116 days. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to (1 Armd Regt) TF. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Returned to Leamington, Cambridge. Died Tauranga 30 Nov 2012 aged 81 years. |
| CLARK, Ivo Raymond | 208707 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Cromwell, 9 Sep 1929. Son of Mrs V.G.M. Clark of Centre Bush, Southland. Shearer from Fernhill Hawkes Bay. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 4 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as Baker Troop cook, 161 Bty. Died result of an accident in his cookhouse. The pressure gauge on a fuel container for the cooker was faulty and when it was pumped up it exploded and Ivo was seriously burned. He was evacuated by helicopter then flown to Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure where he died on 5 Jun 1954. Buried in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan. An engraved NZOSM was presented to his sister, Mrs Mamie CARR, at Parliament on 3 Sep 2003. |
| CLARK, James Anthony | 15524 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill 20 Aug 1940. He was a Scholar in Whanganui prior to enlistment in the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Aug 1956 and to Junior Seaman 17 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 6 May 1957 which sailed form Auckland on 20 May 1957 on Second Commission voyage. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Served in Philomel 28 Aug 1958–13 Jan 1959. Drafted to Kaniere 14 Jan–7 May 1959. Discharged as unsuitable 20 Aug 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CLARK, John Michael | 206455 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/12/2054 | Born Wairoa, 18 Mar 1924. Previous service in Jayforce from 20 May 1946 to 5 Jul 1947 with Service No 817930 (Private, NZ Infantry Corps). Discharged 9 Aug 1947. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Labourer at J.N. MacStay's Waitangi Station. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for two to three-day sea voyage to Pusan, entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to British JRD for Cook's Course 31 May–14 Jul 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal on 27 Oct 1952 while holding appointment of Cook. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough deplaning Auckland 18 Dec 1952. After 28-day leave reported to Waiouru Camp and was attached FAP to CD Training Depot. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 for second tour in Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 4 Mar 1953 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy as a cook. Promoted Temporary Corporal 14 Jun 1953 to Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 4 Jul 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 7–27 Jul 1953 for a further cooking course. Promoted Sergeant 17 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4pm on 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Service overseas in Korea three years 75 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Enlisted in Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 and was posted to 1 NZ Regt under name Michael John Clark. This was apparently a clerical error as his name was corrected. He never received a Korea Discharge Cert even though he spent a further 18 months in the army. Discharged on payment 27 Dec 1958 and returned to Wairoa. Died Titahi Bay Porirua 12 May 1994 aged 70 years. |
| CLARK, Marshall Mason | 10684 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Christchurch 28 Oct 1928. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1945. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 11 Oct 1945. Drafted to Gambia 8 Feb–15 May 1946 and was in the crew that returned this ship to the RN, He served in HMS Illustrious (light carrier) 16 May–22 Sep 1946. Drafted to Bellona 23 Sep 1946 to bring this vessel to New Zealand. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Apr 1947. Served in Philomel 20 Oct 1947–27 Jun 1948. Served in Arabis 28 Jan–8 Aug 1948 and was in this ship when it was returned to the RN. Served in HMS Osprey (RN Air station) while waiting for HMS Loch Shin to become HMNZS Taupo. He was a crewman that sailed this ship to NZ. Served in Bellona 13 May–4 Sep 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 Jul 1950 just in time to catch the ship heading for Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but remained with this ship until 3 Sep 1951. Served in Lachlan 4 Sep 1951 until 2 Oct 1952 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 28 Dec 1951 and to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jun 1952. DEE 28 Oct 1952. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Tauranga, 12 Mar 2001 aged 73. |
| CLARK, Neil John | 15885 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Napier, 24 Oct 1938. NZ Railways locomotive trainee before joining the RNZN as Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 24 May 1956. His first sea service was in Black Prince. Drafted to HMNZS Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. Served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 1 during this deployment. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 29 Jun 1958. Also served in HMNZS Black Prince, Pukaki and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 20 Jun 1959 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 25 Aug 1960. Drafted to Kaniere, Lachlan and was disrated to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 21 Dec 1960. Drafted to Philomel and Royalist. Discharged 23 Nov 1961 BNPS. Also served in the New Zealand Merchant Navy Service. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Carterton, 11 Nov 2011 aged 73 years. |
| CLARK, Ronald | 13880 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Ukfield, Sussex, UK, 13 Mar 1926. Was an errand boy before joining the RN on 7 Jun 1943. Was issued with the Service No P/LX 577070 and granted the rate of Provisional Mechanic and underwent training at HMS Royal Arthur. Served in HMS Victory Jul–Nov 1943 and advanced to Acting Steward 13 Sep 1943. Served in HMS Spartiate, based in St Enoch Hotel, Glasgow while awaiting drafting 8 Dec 1943 to HMS Indefatigable an aircraft carrier completed in 1944. This ship was involved on several aircraft attacks on Tirpitz in Norway and then the ship was TFRD to the British Pacific Fleet. Indefatigable attacked Sumatran oils installations to deny oil to Japanese. It was the first British carrier to be hit by a Kamikaze fighter which killed 21 and wounded 27. The carrier was back in operation 30 minutes later. Ron Clark returned to the UK and completed his service at Victory and Excellent. Released from the RN 16 Nov 1946. Entered the RNZN in London as a Steward on 14 Aug 1952. Shortly after arrival in Auckland was drafted to Lachlan 9 Oct 1952–5 Oct 1954. Drafted to Bellona 6 Oct–2 Nov 1954 then to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland to SE Asia and Korea 1 Apr 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained with his ship. Advanced to Leading Steward 1 Aug 1957. Served in Black Prince 17 Jan 1958–22 Feb 1960. Served in Royalist 23 Feb–11 Apr 1960 then returned to Black Prince 12 Apr–7 Nov 1960. Went to the UK and was a member of the crew that sailed Taranaki to NZ. Served variously between Royalist and Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Steward 8 Dec 1963 and Chief Petty Officer Steward 1 Apr 1966. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 21 Mar 1965. At COMAUCK 20 May 1966. Discharged to RA 3 Mar 1969. His WWII Medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and Defence Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Deceased. |
| CLARK, Roy | 675687 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Lower Hutt 15 Jun 1931. Car painter employed by F.W. Lusty, Masterton. Enlisted in Kayforce 12 Aug 1953. Entered camp 11 Aug 1953 and underwent basic training at Waiouru Camp and then went to Papakura Camp. Admitted to Papakura Camp Hospital 21 Sep 1953 then TSFD to Auckland Public Hospital. Discharged from Devonport Public Hosp to Papakura Camp Hosp 14 Oct 1953. Retained for further training with 11th Reinforcements. Granted sick leave 22 Sep–14 Oct 1953 and 17–30 Oct 1953. TSFD from 10th Reinforcements to 11th Reinf. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 at on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by either Qantas or BCPA airlines and deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954 and entered Korea the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt 24 Nov 1954 to NZ Reinf Training Unit and TSFD to the X(iv) List 26 Nov 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit and TSFD to X(v) List. Granted a further 12 months extension dating from 13 Aug 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 Feb 1956 and appointed Clerk, Brit Com Disposals Org. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 Mar 1956 and then promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Mess Steward Brit Com Disposals Org. Promoted Sergeant 7 May 1956. Married Miss Sumako Moriya at Kure, Japan 5 Jun 1956. Struck off X(v) List and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Jun 1956. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Not fit for Civ Occupation and required immediate medical re-boarding on arrival in NZ. Served overseas two years 132 days. Re-boarded at Masterton on 26 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1956. Died Masterton 27 Dec 2002 aged 71 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled NZDSM. |
| CLARK, Waka | 204602 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Te Kohanga, Tuakau, Northland, on 12 Jan 1929. Employed as a bushman for NZ Forest Products at Tokoroa then as a cheese maker in a dairy factory. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements in Hamilton. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp circa 6 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 11 Apr 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Apr 1953. A small group comprising Driver W.G. Albert, Driver M.W.E. Baker, Driver C.N. Bryers, Driver W. Clarke and Driver P.G. Condon were all posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day, attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 13 Sep 1953 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 23 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 5 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland on 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged 12 Dec 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.509 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Waiuku. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medal entitlement may be NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died 4 March 2001 aged 72 years. |
| CLARK, William Arnold | 15629 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Barnborough, Yorkshire, UK, 28 Jun 1930. Served in the Royal Navy with Service No D/SSX 851994, from 12 May 1948 to 27 Jun 1955. He served in several ships including HMS Anson, HMS Devonshire and later HMS Concord in which he appears to have qualified for the Korea Medal and The UN Korea Medal. This is possible as Concord contributed five TODs to Korea. Discharged from the RN 127 Jun 1955. Enlisted in the RNZN at London on 20 Feb 1956, the day after he left the RN, as Able Seaman (Radar Controller 2nd Class). On arrival in NZ he was first drafted to HMNZS Philomel followed by time in Tamaki. Drafted to HMNZS Royalist 3 Apr 1957–2 Feb 1960. HMNZS Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. On RTNZ he was stationed at HMNZS Philomel until 15 Feb 1961. Drafted to HMNZS Royalist again 17 Jan 1961 and served in that ship until 31Jun 1962. DEE 19 Feb 1962. On leaving the RNZN he was employed at in the NZ Corrections Department as a Prison officer and gained the Prison Service LS&GC Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), KWSM to go with his previously awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| CLARK, William Arthur (Bill) | 207783 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | He was a mill hand in Dunedin before he enlisted in the 2 NZEF. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.15 p.29 as a Private, Inf Reinforcements and served in BCOF, Japan (638761, Private, HQ Base). NOK Mr W.T.A. Clark, Dunedin. He enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1952 and flew to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ by Teal aircraft and deplaned Wellington 30 May 1952. Discharged 22 Jul 1952 and returned to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, Douglas George | 204055 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Te Awamutu 19 May 1925. Carpenter for R.J. Cavanagh, Te Awamutu. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for two-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 10–17 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 3 May 1952 but returned to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Sep 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Co to NZ Base HQ early Dec 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jun 1953. Served overseas one year 140 days. Served in Territorial Force in RNZASC attached to 1 Fd Dressing Stn from May 1959 to Oct 1961 after RTNZ. Died Te Awamutu 29 Jul 2004 aged 78 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, Graham William Oliver | 206145 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Wellington on 20 Sep 1928. Civil trade electrician. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ Engr Section. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on TOD from NZ Base Ordnance Section 14 Jul 1951. Also attached to 2 Troop, 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas to Sydney then Teal flight deplaning Evans Bay, Wellington 26 Apr 1952 From by RMA Ararangi. Discharged 13 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 138 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.510 was sent to an address in Wellington on 13 Feb 1957. Living at Palmerston North circa 1990. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CLARKE, Hayward Hautaku | 204422 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/04/2054 | Born Waiheke Island 18 Jun 1928. Was a butcher at Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff, then a bushman working for NZ Forest Products Ltd, Tokoroa before joining the Army for Korean service. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 17 Apr 1952. Did all his training at Papakura Military Camp. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit 9 Aug 1952 and remained on X(n) List. M/O NZ Reinf Training Unit and was attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953 but remained on the X(n) List. M/O NZ Base 27 Jan 1953 for Kayforce Rugby Team. Was kicked in the hand at Tokyo during football 27 Jan 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 7–14 Apr 1953 and was discharged to NZ Reinf Unit. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Attached FAP 1 Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt 8–14 Nov 1953 and again 22 Nov–3 Dec 1953. Later Bombardier. Embarked Kure 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 22 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, Huki Leslie | 970798 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 19/03/2055 | Born Mataitai, Clevedon 12 Jun 1931. Labourer, Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Southland. Completed 10.5 weeks CMT training. Attested 15 Oct 1952. Ex Territorial Force serving in Canterbury Regiment. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and flew by flying boat to Sydney. Continued onwards by Qantas, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, entered Korea 15 Jun 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 19 Jul to 8 Aug 1953 for training course. While at CATC Inchon was admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 18 Aug 1953 then TSFD to 26 Fd Amb. Problem with his left foot–acute dermatitis. Returned to CATC when discharged from Fd Amb. The problem with his left foot continued and he was eventually sent to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. Were excused boots and did not return to Korea. Employed as Lance Bombardier ‘Q’ clerk at NZ Base, Kure. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Mar 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 15 May 1955 for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 19 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 2 years 2 days. Discharged 27 May 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.512 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address on Waiheke Island. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at North Shore, Auckland, 2007. |
| CLARKE, Ian William | 593448 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Hawera 3 Feb 1931. Postal Clerk in the Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Emplaned 2 Jul 1954 Entered Japan 17 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Driver Temporary Lance Corporal, LMG (Bren Gun) No.1, 6 Dec 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 2 Nov 1955 and appointed unit clerk. Embarked Kure, Japan, 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by air deplaning from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 10 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 8 Jul 1957. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 for service in 1 NZ Regt. Disembarked Singapore. Bn HQ clerk, Taiping, Malaya. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook disembarking Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Clerk All Arms, later RNZE. Emplaned Whenuapai 16 Nov 1966. Entered South Vietnam 18 Nov 1966 and appointed Corporal Clerk RNZASC until 31 Dec 1966 when posted to Clerk All Arms at HQ NZ V Force South Vietnam. Emplaned Tan Son Nhut 28 Aug 1967 for RTNZ. Posted to 2 Constr Sqn, Linton Camp then to Sergeant clerk at School of Military Engineering, Linton Camp. Retired 9 Jul 1975. Clerk All Arms. Died Papakura 28 May 1991 aged 60 years. Also NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V), LS&GC (Mil)? and PJM. |
| CLARKE, James | 13863 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Keighley, Yorkshire, UK, 17 Jun 1912. Served 64 days in Royal Navy Reserve 2 Sep 1959 then to mobilised service. Enlisted in the RN 6 Nov 1939 as Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class issued Service No D/MX 6677111 and was an early submariner. Served briefly in L26, Otway (Formerly in RAN but offered to the RN and TSFD in 1931) and Tuna (T-class submarine). Drafted to HMS Trusty (T-class submarine) 30 May 1941–18 Sep 1943 and served in the Mediterranean. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 1 Sep 1942. Served in HMS Tiptoe 23 Sep 1943–14 Jul 1945 in the far east. Also served in HMS Tudor in 1945. Interesting to note that both Tiptoe and Tudor are the only vessels in the RN that have had those names. Released from the RN 24 Dec 1945. Re-entered the RN 11 Oct 1946 served in HMS Tally-Ho (submarine, the only ship of the RN to have this name) 6 Jun 1947–25 May 1949. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 24 Aug 1947. Released from RN 4 Nov 1949. Entered RNZN 14 Aug 1952 at Maori in London as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class then Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on successive days. On arrival in NZ was at Philomel until drafted to Bellona 10 Aug 1953. Also served in Hawea, Bellona again and Black Prince 12 Oct 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Sep 1955 but this ship was already in Japanese and Korean waters. It is presumed he was flown to join his vessel. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Sep 1957. DEE 13 Aug 1958. His Medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and Defence Medal. May also be entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Deceased. |
| CLARKE, John Ross | 31346 | Lieutenant | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 10/12/2051 | Born Napier 26 Sep 1927. Graduated from Royal Military College, Duntroon. Regular Force Officer 1946–68. Appointed to Kayforce 1 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Commanded the 16 Fd Regtal Signals Troop 1950–51. TSFD to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1951. Embarked on SS Changte for return to Sydney and completed return to NZ by Teal flight. Reposted to Regular Force 31 Jan 1952. Posted to FARELF 16 Jul 1963. OC 249 (UK) Sigs Sqn 8 Aug 1963. Served with 99 Gurkha Infantry Brigade Group at Labuan. Appointed SO2 (Special Duties) HQ RNZ Sigs, Singapore Base Area Mar 1964. Posted from FARELF to MOD (UK) 6 Aug 1965. Discharged from the New Zealand Army in Oct 1968. Retired 1 Oct 1968. Awarded NZ Operational Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZDSM and Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. Died Christchurch 19 Oct 2018 in his 91st year. |
| CLARKE, Kenny Tiaki | 203992 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Kaitaia 10 Jul 1929. Assistant linesman for Bay of Islands Electric Power Board. Enlisted 25 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Completed nearly all his training at Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951 and was held at NZ Reinf Training Unit. Failed to comply with military discipline which prevented early move to Korea. Embarked Sasebo for three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Entered Korea 17 Nov 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) the same day. Committed further offences against military discipline including six days AWOL. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 19 Mar 1952 then to Norwegian MASH then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and placed on X(ii) List (football game back injury). Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Mar 1952 to NZ Base HQ and M/O to NZRTU 31 Jul 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 5 Aug 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 7 Dec 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 May 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged 10 Aug 1953. Died 19 Apr 2008? Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM on 18 Oct 2012. Medals offered for sale by NZ Collector Services Jan 2017. |
| CLARKE, Leslie Alister | 206456 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Otaki 26 Feb 1929. Previous service in 14 Sqn, RNZAF (461233). Served in BCOF Japan with 14 Sqn RNZAF. Came from Carterton. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951 then travelled by three-day boat trip Pusan. Entered Korea 5 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn and served in D Troop as a Dispatch Rider. Was moved between units and sub-units as was required. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough by air and deplaned Wellington 18 Dec 1952. Re-embarked Auckland 12 Feb 1953 for Korea and returned to NZ 10 Sep 1953. Discharged 27 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, Leslie William | 206138 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Wellington 3 Sep 1928. Vehicle Trimmer for Austin Motors Western Hutt Road, Petone. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty in Korea. M/O on TOD to British JRHU for Cooking Course 15 Jun 1951 Travelling with him were Gunners P.J. Bowie, J. Steel and R.G. Ansell. Returned to 16 Fd Regt at completion of course 18 Aug 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Sep 1952. Died Hawera, 28 Jan 2001 aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, Roderick John | 14817 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hunterville on 21 Mar 1937. Apprentice painter and paper hanger before enlisting in the RNZN 28 May 1953. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Nov 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 28 May 1954 and left NZ in this ship to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 21 Sep 1954 while in Korean waters. On RTNZ was drafted to Stawell 28 Mar 1956 and advanced to Able Seaman 21 Aug 1956. At Philomel 2 Oct 1956 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 17 Oct 1956. Discharged DEAD 24 Jan 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CLARKE, Thomas Hina | 712163 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 22/03/2057 | Born New Plymouth on 8 Apr 1930. Ex Territorial Force. Storeman located at MOW Gracefield Camp, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 27 Sep 1956 to hospital with acute inflammation. Discharged 8 Oct 1956 and granted 3 days Light Duties. Some gaps in this man’s. Emplaned 17 Mar 1957 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Mar 1957. Served overseas two years 155 days. Discharged 10 Sep 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CLARKE, Wilfred Douglas | 11572 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 6 Jan 1929. Employed as a packer before he entered RNZN 17 Jul 1947 as a Probationary Electrical Mechanician. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 23 Jan 1948–11 May 1950. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 12 Oct 1948 and to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 12 Sep 1949. Drafted to HMNZS Tutira 12 May 1950–23 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Force in Korean waters. Travelled via Port Moresby and Hong Kong and Sasebo. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 via Sasebo, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later served in Kiwi and Kiama. Served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 18 Apr 1952. DEE 30 Jul 1953. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKE, William John Samuel | 12996 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2057 | Born Liverpool, UK, 13 Feb 1928. He was a shop assistant before he entered in the RN on 24 Sep 1945 as a 17-year-old marine. He served in the R.M. Depot at Deal and was posted to Mauritius 1 Oct 1946–2 Jul 1948. He also served in the R.M. Barracks in Chatham (on three occasions) served in HMS Vanguard and in HMS/HMNZS Bellona 5 Apr 1949–9 Nov 1951 and returned to HMNZS Maori 2 Dec 1951–18 Feb 1952. He was stationed at the R.M Barracks Eastney and was in the R.M. Commando School, then in the R.M. Barracks Plymouth and finally served in 45 Commando Bde, RM, 20 Aug 1953 until released from R.M. on 9 Mar 1954 to enter the RNZN on 10 Mar 1954. This shows nine years’ service in the R.M. He entered the RNZN as an Acting Steward in Philomel on 10 Mar 1954. Served in Tamaki on 22 Mar 1954 and advanced to Steward 10 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Oct 1954–22 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 23 Sep–14 Nov 1955. In Philomel 15 Nov 1955. Advanced to Leading Steward 1 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957. He was one of several stewards who were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong. Shown in HMS Terror (Singapore shore base) 21 Jul 1957 and back in Philomel 23 Aug 1957 and so did not serve in the Japanese or Korean areas. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division while in Royalist. Drafted to Pukaki 9 Sep 1957–1 Apr 1958. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) 1 Apr 1958. In Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Steward 18 Feb 1959. Also served in Lachlan, Taranaki and Royalist again in 1964. Discharged to RA 10 Dec 1965. Awarded NGSM (clasp not known) 20 Nov 1954 and Naval LS&GC Medal 13 Feb 1961. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Not entitled to NZGSM (K). |
| CLARKE, William Leslie | 208057 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 06/01/2054 | Born Kaiapoi 30 Sep 1928. Came from Westport. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai on 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Awarded Military Medal. London Gazette, 9 Jun 1953. The Citation for this award reads in part: “On the morning on 17 March, 1953, at the height of the fierce action on Hill 355, Gunner W.L. Clarke, a signaller of 161 Bty, 16 New Zealand Field Regiment Royal New Zealand Artillery, was proceeding by jeep along the 'Bowling Alley' checking and repairing artillery communications. At this time the 'Bowling Alley' was being continuously harassed by enemy mortar and shell fire and was filled with smoke and dust from the continuing action. On approaching the vicinity of the partly over-run forward platoon of George Company, 2 Bn, 9 United Stated Infantry Regiment, Gunner Clarke observed a number of severely wounded Americans being carried to the rear. He immediately completed their evacuation by jeep. From that time on Gunner Clarke voluntarily drove his jeep right forward into the rear of the platoon locality on no fewer than ten occasions. On these ten trips a total of 31 casualties were evacuated and on each return trip Gunner Clarke brought forward much needed supplies and ammunition for the forward company. Each journey was made under heavy shell and mortar fire and in the early stages the route and platoon area was under small arms fire from the enemy in our forward defended area. Gunner Clarke showed a complete disregard for his own personal safety, displaying coolness and courage of the highest order, with little or no cover in the smoke and haze of the over-run position he carried out a service far in excess of his normal duty.” Promoted Lance Bombardier, T Bombardier. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 30 Apr 1954, soon after returning to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.517 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Westport. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 5 Apr 1988 aged 60 years. |
| CLARKIN, Brian Cyril | 204324 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Hamilton 15 Apr 1929. Driver for Winstones Ltd, Hamilton. Enlisted at Papakura Camp as Kayforce Replacement draft member on 11 Jan 1952. Underwent training at Burnham and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA flight and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 10 May 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Had several disciplinary problems which resulted in loss of pay and detention. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Sep 1953 (Malaria), TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS then to Brit Com Z Med Unit and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan the same day. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hospital 14 Oct 1953 to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year 221 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Thames 17 Sep 1973 aged 44 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLARKSON, Trevor Lewis Maxwell | 208708 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 23 Apr 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (Service No 666102, Private). Discharged from Jayforce 14 Sep 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce 24 Mar 1952. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. He then travelled on Qantas via Papua New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni, Japan on 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Embarked Kobe, Japan for RTNZ on SS Taiping to Sydney and arrived by air at Wellington on 19 May 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1954. Re-enlisted and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Involved in vehicle accident between Seoul and Inchon on 27 Jan 1956. Admitted to 121 US Evacuation Hospital and was unconscious for five hours. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Oct 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Christchurch 7 Oct 2015 aged 88 years. |
| CLAXTON, Charles William | 818160 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 07/07/2051 | Born 21 Nov 1933. Enlisted 5 Apr 1956 in the RNZN as Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. After training at Philomel was drafted to Black Prince 12 Jul 1956 and his rate was confirmed as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957. Served in Electrical Branch HMNZS Royalist during second commissioning. Departed 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks. On RTNZ served in Black Prince again and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 29 Aug 1958. Was sent to the UK in 1960 and was held on strength of Maori (Otago) and was a member of the crew that brought HMNZS Otago back to NZ. Served in Otago until drafted to Philomel 13 May 1961. Drafted to Royalist again 9 Jan 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 27 Jul 1962 and to Petty Officer Electrician 27 Jul 1963. DEE 4 Apr 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Living in Auckland circa 1970. |
| CLAYDEN, Stanley Edward (Stan) | 203940 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Gisborne on 7 Jan 1927. Previous service in Air Training Corps. He was a Labourer employed by the Harbour Board Constr. Coy, Wellington before he enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 26 Feb 1951 at Masterton. Emplaned on 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea where he entered on 31 Aug 1951. Appointed Tech Assistant and promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Feb 1952. Temporary Bombardier attached to NZRTU 26 Feb 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt a month later. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 19 Feb from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Papakura in 2001. Died Ellerslie, Auckland, 11 Aug 2012 aged 85 years. |
| CLAYTON, Kenneth David | 15927 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 21 Jun 1929. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jul 1956 as Junior Mechanic (Engineering) and underwent initial training in Tamaki and further training in Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 21 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 1 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 21 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 31 Oct 1958–5 May 1959 then in Tamaki 6 May 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) 20 May 1959. Returned to Royalist 2 Nov 1959–4 May 1960. Served in Philomel 5 May–12 Sep 1960 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 20 Jul 1960. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 16 Sep 1961 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 15 Sep 1962. Served in Pukaki and Mako. DEE 20 Jun 1965. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CLAYTON, Leonard Harry | 14422 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, UK, on 15 Jan 1923. Outdoor porter before joining the RN as a Boy 2nd Class on 10 Jan 1939. Issued Service No P/JX160934. By 4 Oct 1940 he had advanced to Boy 1st Class then Boy Telegraphist. Drafted to HMS King George V 7 Nov 1940, advanced to O Telegraphist 15 Jan 1941 and served in this ship during the attack on Bismarck. He also served in HMS Cyclops a submarine repair and depot ship 7 Sep 1941 to 5 Jun 1942. Advanced to Telegraphist 28 Feb 1942. Spent several times at HMS Dolphin. Also served in Canada in HMS L23 which was a WWI built submarine used for training Canadian ships in submarine hunting. In Jul 1945 he was involved with U-889 which had surrendered to the Canadians. He was also involved with U–190 which had also surrendered to the Canadians and this vessel became a ship of the RCN. Later served in HMS Resource a fleet repair ship during 1949 and then HMS Maidstone a submarine depot and repair ship 20 Oct 1949–10 Oct 1951. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 7 Mar 1950. Released from the RN 18 Oct 1953. His wartime service medals not known. Entered the RNZN 21 Sep 1953 at Maori in London. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist the next day. On arrival in NZ it was not long before he was drafted to Irirangi 31 Dec 1953. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 1 Jul 1954 and to Petty Officer Telegraphist 1 Jul 1955. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957. HMNZS Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. DEE 20 Sep 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CLAYTON, Robert Finlay | 15251 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Milton, Otago on 8 May 1938. Left school and joined the RNZN 4 Jan 1955 as a Junior Recruit. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Junior Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. Drafted to Black Prince 29 Sep 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class 18 Nov 1955. Drafted to Lachlan 27 Mar–20 Sep 1956. At Philomel 21 Sep 1956 advanced Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 18 Nov 1956. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957. HMNZS Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ drafted to Lachlan 10 Nov 1958–27 Sep 1959. At Philomel 28 Sep 1959. Discharged SNLR 24 Jun 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CLAYTON, Vogel Alfred | 206457 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 30/05/2055 | Born Masterton on 6 Sep 1921 the son of Alfred Rakataha Clayton and Ettie Tehei Clayton. Served in Army (25 Battalion, 2 NZEF) during WWII until cessation of hostilities for a total of six years. Embarked during 1940 and RTNZ 30 Sep 1945. Struck of the Strength of 2 NZEF 11 Jul 1947. Employed as a labourer for Harbour Board Construction Company, Wellington. Served in 14 Sqn, RNZAF (461233). Served in BCOF Japan with 14 Sqn RNZAF. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked at Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked at Pusan, Korea, 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I on 2 Sep 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal while holding the appointment of NCO i/c, HQ LMG Detachment. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 13 Apr 1952 while holding the appointment of Administration Sergeant ‘C’ Transport Platoon. RTNZ on furlough 1 Apr 1953. Re-embarked on Teal flight to Sydney on passage to Korea 3 Jun 1953. Corporal Clayton was detached from the draft and retained on Liaison Duties at the Eastern Command Personnel Depot. His assistance was greatly appreciated and a letter of Commendations was sent to OC NZ Kayforce, Kure, Japan. Posted to NZRTU 4 Jul 1953. Re-entered Korea 7 Feb 1954. Promoted Sergeant on 8 Feb 1954. Emplaned 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings to NZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Re-embarked on Teal flight at Auckland for further service in Korea on 4 Feb 1955, finally returning by Qantas flight to Sydney and Teal flight to deplane Wellington 30 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. The WWII medals were lost when the Wahine struck a reef in 1951. The medals were replaced at public cost. Served overseas in Korea 3 years 196 days. |
| CLEARY, David Joseph | 12371 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Mosgiel, Dunedin 8 Mar 1932. Had been a grocer's assistant before joining RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 8 Jul 1948. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class 10 May 1949–23 Jan 1950. Drafted to Taupo 24 Jan 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 8 Mar 1950. At Philomel 18 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 8 May 1951. Run 27 Aug 1951 (Run Removed 19 Nov 1954). Back at Philomel 13 Nov 1951. Drafted to HMNZS Tui 21 Feb–26 Jul 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Aug 1952 (qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class) followed by a further course at HMAS Penguin 26 Oct–14 Dec 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1954 for service in Korean waters. Kaniere, came under fire from North Korean shore batteries in late May 1953 while providing support for a USN vessel in the Regency Channel. David Cleary served on the starboard Bofors 40mm gun and was the only gun that could bear on a Communist shore battery. Kaniere had to quickly vacate that position, Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 Feb 1954, p.1163). MID Certificate presented in 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 24 Jul 1953. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Devonport 2 Mar 1954. Later attended another course at Cerberus 11 Mar–1 Jun 1954. Qualified Gun Layer 2nd Class 24 Jul 1954. At Philomel 2 Jun 1954 and advanced to Leading Seaman 24 Jul 1954, Able Seaman 17 May 1955. Later served in HMNZS Maka, then Black Prince. DEE 26 May 1956. Died Christchurch 18 May 1984 aged 54. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CLEAVER, Basil Selwyn | 203558 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 19/02/2053 | Born Auckland 23 Sep 1924. Previous service in both NZ Army (1 month, Army No.632332) and RNZAF (2 and a half years from 24 Mar 1944). Served in BCOF, Japan (634332, Signalman, 2 Div Signals). NOK, Mrs E Steel-Boyce, Mt Albert, Auckland. SOS Jayforce 12 Nov 1948. Employed as Telegram sender (NZ Post Office). Barman at Wairakei Hotel prior to enlisting in Kayforce on 9 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially held at NZ Base HQ until forwarded to 27 Bde Sigs Troop, 14 Apr 1951. Next attached to Line of Communication Independent Sigs Sqn, 5 Aug 1951. Next posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) and then attached to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Aug 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1953. Served overseas for 2 years 78 days. Entitled to War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLEAVER, Robert Cyril | 13092 | Acting Chief Electrical Artificer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Rugby, Warwickshire, UK, 25 Jun 1916. Fitter & Turner by trade. Joined the RN on a 12-year engagement 11 Oct 1937 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class and issued Service No P/MX 55642. Served at Victory II, Vernon where he advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 10 Apr 1939. Served in HMS Iron Duke 27 Apr–28 Aug 1939 and HMS Fury (Destroyer) 29 Aug–30 Dec 1939. In HMS Victory II for a short time then drafted to HMS Cairo (anti-aircraft cruiser) 20 Feb 1940–12 Aug 1942. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 11 Oct 1940. Was involved in the Norwegian campaign Apr and May 1940 and helped drive off German air attacks and was then involved in convoy protection duties in the NW approaches. Went to Murmansk Apr 1943 and to then to Gibraltar and western Mediterranean. Cairo was totally disabled by two torpedoes from Italian submarine Axum. Robert Cleaver's Mentioned in Despatches awarded, “For bravery and resolution in H.M. Ships (of which there were 21 including HMS Cairo) while escorting an important Convoy to Malta” (London Gazette, 3rd Supplement, 18 Sep 1942, p.4121). Survivors rescued and returned to the UK. Served in HMS Victory, Vernon and Excellent until 21 Apr 1944. Drafted to Impulsive (Destroyer) 22 Apr 1944 and advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 11 Oct 1944. Impulsive involves with convoy protection and the landings in Normandy. At Vernon and Marlborough and advanced to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer 28 Jul 1945. Also served in the depot ship HMS Wolfe. Was in Collingwood when released to the RN Reserve 2 Oct 1949. Entered the RNZN 11 Oct 1949 as Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced up to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on the following days. Drafted to Tutira 11 Apr 1950 and sailed for service in Korean waters 3 Jul 1950. Used mainly on patrol and escort duties but was also part of the screening force at the Battle of Inchon. Advanced to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer 1 Jul 1950. On RTNZ 30 May 1951 was in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–15 Dec 1953. He was one of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK in 1955 and brought Royalist back to NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez crisis and had to travel round South Africa and Australia to arrive Auckland 20 Dec 1956. Later served in Endeavour, Black Prince and again in Royalist. Discharged to RA 10 Oct 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star, War Medal with Mentioned in Despatches Oak leaf. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| CLELAND, Peter McGiffert | 204765 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Eketahuna on 21 Feb 1927. Labourer. Served six years in the Merchant Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce on 8 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 29 Feb 1956. He had many brushes with Military Law. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings to complete sentence in NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1956. Served overseas 68 days. It is not known if he claimed or was issued any service medals. |
| CLENDON, Warana Matene | 204056 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/07/2054 | Born Rawhiti, Northland, on 7 Jan 1926. Came from Moturua Island, Russell. Served in BCOF, Japan (Jayforce Second Relief) from 29 Apr 1947 to 14 Sep 1948 (812954, Private, Maori Battalion). Farmer from Russell. NOK Mrs T Clendon (mother) Russell. Then worked for Fletcher Construction. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas. On arrival in Japan he was held in NZRTU until posted and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. RTNZ on furlough 31 Dec 1952 and re-embarked for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Attached to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged soon after RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-joined Regular Force for service in Gurr’s Battalion. Rifleman 2 Star. In B Company 1963. Served at B Coy Base, Jambu in Borneo. Served in Borneo from 24 May 1965 to 12 Oct 1965. RTNZ on RNZAF flight NSL 30 arriving Whenuapai 20 Nov 1965. Discharged from the Army 7 Jun 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Entitled to NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLIFFORD, Richard Leon (Dick) | 14336 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Alfred town, Derbyshire, UK, on 20 Sep 1928. Lorry drivers’ mate before he entered Royal Navy 12 Dec 1945 as Boy 1st Class, with Service No P/KX 785144. Underwent training at Royal Arthur, Duke and Imperieuse where he advanced to Stoker 2nd Class. From 30 May 1946 to 14 Jul 1947 he was at HMS Dolphin doing courses and served for some four months in the submarine Sirdar. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 10 Jan 1947 and to Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1947. Served in Duke of York (battleship) 21 Oct–30 Dec 1947. Released from RN 7 Apr 1948. Entered RNZN 20 Oct 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and was immediately drafted to Bellona until 5 Jan 1953. Was in Tamaki and Philomel to 26 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters until RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. In Tamaki again 8 May 1954 until 13 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 14 Jan 1956 and once again sallied for SE Asia and to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 Ma1957 but stayed in Kaniere until 16 Jan 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan–22 Aug 1958 then to Philomel. Returned to the UK and was DEE 19 Oct 1958. Awarded Korea, UN Korea Medas and entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CLIFFORD, Walter James | 14399 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Manchester, UK, on 10 Jul 1922. Was a labourer before he enlisted in the RN as Ordinary Seaman 15 Oct 1941. Issued with Service Number D/JX303624. Served in a number of shore stations including HMS Cabot and HMS Assegai (South Africa). Drafted to HMS Resolution (battleship) 19 Sep 1942 and joined this vessel at Kilindini, Mombasa. Advanced to Able Seaman 15 Oct 1942. Drafted to Albatross, a seaplane carrier, 17 Mar 1943 and came back to the UK in that ship arriving Sep 1943. Then served briefly in Centurion (WWI battleship) which was deliberately sunk 9 Jun 1944 off the Normandy beaches as a breakwater. His next ship was the Empire Spearhead 18 Jul 1944–26 Sep 1945. Empire Spearhead was a Landing Ship Infantry and was later renamed HMS Ormonde (Not the Ormonde we know that carried the New Zealand Main Body to Korea in 1950). Later served in the heavy cruiser HMS London, which was involved in the Yangtse Incident in 1949, then HMS Bleasdale, a Hunt-class destroyer and the minesweeper HMS Harrier. Discharged from RN 7 Jan 1953. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Pacific Star and War Medal and the Naval GSM with clasp ‘Yangtse 1949’. He gained two Good Conduct badges during his service time. He left the Royal Navy engagement expired on 7 Jan 1953 and was then employed at the LMS Locomotive Power Station, Longsight, Manchester. On 1 May 1953 Walter Clifford joined the RNZN signing on at Maori in London. He was granted the rate of Able Seaman Radar Plotter 3rd Class and the Service No 14399. On arrival in NZ he spent time at Philomel was drafted to Hawea but was with that ship for less than one month. Drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 which sailed for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters the latter during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. On RTNZ he was drafted to Irirangi 4 Nov 1955 to 3 Nov 1957. His next sea service was in Royalist from 3 Apr 1957 to 21 Sep 1958. This was the second commissioning of Royalist and the ship served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, the latter area for some five weeks. On RTNZ he had only a short time left to complete his engagement and was DEE 30 Apr 1959. He then left for Australian. He appears to have qualified for the following medals NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM SM. No indication on file if they have been issued. |
| CLIFT, Isaac | 12711 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Willenhall, Staffordshire, UK, 10 Jun 1923. A locksmith's mate before joining the RN as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jan 1929. Issued with Service No P/WX 961152. After training in HMS Ganges and advancing to Boy 1st Class he was drafted 13 Oct 1939 to HMS Hawkins, a WWI heavy cruiser which had been re-armed and re-commissioned. Served in the South Atlantic and in the Indian Ocean being involved in Somaliland and Mauritius. Isaac advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Jun 1941 and to Able Seaman 10 Dec 1941. Returned to the UK and drafted to HMS Pozarica on 4 May 1942, a merchant-ship converted to an anti-aircraft ship. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 18 Jun 1942. Pozarica was attacked off the Algerian coast and torpedoed on 29 Jan 1943. Isaac survived and returned to the UK and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 4 May 1943. Served in HMS Matchless (destroyer) 7 Nov 1944 and was based at St Angelo, Malta 1 Jan 1945. He was drafted on 21 Nov 1946 to HMS Vanguard, but on 3 Jul 1947 discharged from the RN on payment. Also awarded the Naval GSM 1915 with clasp ‘Palestine 1945–48’. Entered the RNZN 6 Mar 1949 on a three-year engagement at HMNZS Cook as an Able Seaman. On the following days advanced to Leading Seaman then Petty Officer. Drafted to HMNZS Tutira 4 May 1949 and sailed from Britain in Jun to NZ via the Mediterranean. On arrival in NZ he spent time in Philomel and served in Bellona 7 Feb–15 May 1950. Drafted to Tutira 3 Jul 1950–23 Aug 1951 and served in the first deployment to Korea. Tutira was involved in patrols and escorts and sometimes on shore bombardments. Also involved at the landings at Wonsan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Re-engaged 6 Mar 1952 to complete service for Retiring Allowance. Later served in Black Prince 14 Dec 1952–1 Nov 1953 as Gunnery Petty Officer. Drafted to Bellona 29 Mar–21 Sep 1954. Awarded three Good Conduct badges and was probably awarded Naval LS&GC Medal. Returned to the UK and was DEE at Maori 26 Nov 1954–6 Jan 1955. Returned to the RN and was at HMS Excellent. Promoted to Acting Commissioned Gunner 16 Jul 1955. Served in HMS Savage and was promoted to Commissioned Gunner 16 Jul 1956. Attended RNC Greenwich Jan–Apr 1957 and was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant 29 Apr 1957. Became very ill. Discharged Dead 22 Dec 1957. WWII medals include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Africa Stars, War Medal 1939–45. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CLIFTON, Graham Donald | 211339 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 20/04/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Otaki on 26 Jan 1928. Labourer from Paekakariki. Enlisted 8 Dec 1952 in Kayforce at Palmerston North. After training in Waiouru and Burnham he emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954. Posted to 10 Coy Workshop was at first located near the village of Sin Sann Cee then later moved to Gloster Valley. Went on leave to Fujiyama in Japan before his return to NZ. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned Christchurch 5 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1956. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Otaki 2003. Died Waikanae on 17 Jul 2009 aged 81 years. |
| CLINCH, Donald Henry | 15456 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru 27 Nov 1937. Grocer's assistant at Ranfurly before joining the RNZN on 23 Jul 1955 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. While in Philomel he advanced to Stores Assistant. (SA). His first sea service was in Black Prince 22 Jun 1956–7 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 8 Apr 1957 to 22 Sep 1958. Was in that ship when it served briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 19 Jul 1958. Served in Irirangi then back to Black Prince 17 Aug–9 Oct 1960. Sent to the UK Nov 1960 to be a crew member of Taranaki. Served in that ship and advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant 23 Sep 1961. Crewmember who brought the ship back to New Zealand. Served in Royalist again Nov 1960 Jan 1961. DEE 10 Dec 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM, PJM. |
| CLODE, Alexander James | 13654 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Horopito, north of Ohakune, on 10 Jul 1933. Grocer’s assistant before joining the RNZN on 24 May 1951 as an Assistant Cook and underwent initial training in Tamaki then continued in Philomel. Rated Assistant Cook (Seamen) 22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona on 14 Jan 1952 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) 24 Mar 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for SE Asia and service in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Served in Tamaki 1 Nov 1955–3 Mar 1958 and advanced during that time to Leading Cook (Seamen) 11 Jan 1957. Later served in Pukaki 4 Mar 1958–1 Mar 1959. DEE 9 Jul 1959. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| CLOTWORTHY, Donald Campbell | 203776 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Whangarei on 18 Oct 1925. Previous service in the RNZN with Service No 10645. Clerk, State Fire Insurance Company Whangarei. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Driver Fd Regt (and Radio Operator?) Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty north of 38th Parallel. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 6–14 Aug 1951 and was discharged to unit. Attached to 10 Tpt Coy from 10–16 Mar 1952 and returned to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ circa 20 May 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll 67). Disembarked Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 26 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 333 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Request for NZOSM did not have a return address so medal issue was delayed. Living at Whangarei circa 2001. Died Auckland 19 Nov 2015, aged 90. His remains were interred in the Maunu Services Lawn Cemetery, Whangarei. |
| CLOTWORTHY, Owen Leslie | 6317 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Rotorua, 31 Oct 1926. Employed as a glass manufacturer’s assistant. Enlisted in the RNZN 10 Dec 1942 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 18 Jun 1943. Drafted to Leander 31 Jul 1943–7 Jan 1944 after Leander had returned to Auckland having been damaged by Japanese torpedo. Leander went to Boston, USA for major repairs arriving there 23 Dec 1943. Drafted to Achilles 8 Jan 1944 which was at Portsmouth UK also undergoing repairs which would take until May 1944. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 31 Oct 1944. In Aug Achilles worked up with Home Fleet. Sailed from UK, 16 Aug via Mediterranean to Alexandria, to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) then under repair at Trincomalee Sep-Nov 1944. Joined British Pacific Fleet late Nov and sailed from Colombo to Australia. Arrived Auckland 5 Feb 1945 and taken in hand for refit. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 31 Oct 1944. Returned to the UK to HMS Pembroke, Chatham, 28 Sep 1946–29 Mar 1947. Came back to NZ and was in Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 May 1947. Drafted to Bellona 25 Mar 1948. Advanced to Leading Seaman 15 Mar 1949 and to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jun 1949. Later served in Lachlan and Bellona again. Drafted to Pukaki 23 Feb 1955 and sailed to serve in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. RTNZ and later served in Rotoiti, Kaniere and Black Prince. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 31 Mar 1958. Went to the UK and was one of the crew that sailed Otago to NZ. Discharged to RA on 30 Oct 1963. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 31 Oct 1959 and British Empire Medal 1 Jan 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COATES, Charles Richard | 12738 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hove, Sussex, UK, 24 Mar 1909. Employed as a labourer before he entered RN 1 Apr 1925 as a 14-year-old. Granted the rate of Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX. 113493. His initial training was in HMS Ganges the RN Boys’ Training Establishment at Shotley, Suffolk. Drafted to HMS Dauntless (light cruiser) 2 Feb 1926–14 May 1928 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Mar 1928. He served in the minesweeper HMS Selkirk during 1928 and advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Jun. He served in Suffolk (heavy cruiser) 2 Sep 1930–19 Jul 1933 which was on the China Station at that time. He returned to Britain and served in Victory and Excellent until drafted to Neptune (light cruiser) 24 Feb 1934–23 Sep 1936 in the Home Fleet and took part in the 1935 Silver Jubilee Fleet Review. Drafted to Windsor (destroyer) 7 Dec 1937–11 Apr 1938 followed by service in Maidstone (submarine depot ship) 4 May 1938 and advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Feb 1939. This ship sailed to the Mediterranean and was based at HMS St Angelo (Malta) to provide all services to complete repairs and resupply. In Sep 1940 Maidstone deployed to the Atlantic and then deployed to Rosyth for support of RN North Sea submarines. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 21 Nov 1939 and to Petty Officer on 21 Nov 1940. During early 1942 Maidstone was deployed to Gibraltar. Petty Officer Coates returned to Britain in Jun 1942. He then served in HMS Victory, St Vincent and Victory III. These were mainly holding, Special Operations administration units or training shore stations. Petty Officer Coates’ Posting Card Does not mention by name any ship in which he served during 1944 and he could well have been held against the shore stations like St Vincent and Victory. He was awarded the DSM, “For courage, determination and skill in H.M. Ships Odyssey, Cato, Chamois, Catherine and Jude and H.M.C.S. Alberni and in Light Craft during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy.” We do not know in which ship he served but HMS Cato (25 KIA) and Catherine were both sunk. His name was incorrectly shown as Swain in the London Gazette, Supplement No.36947 of 20 Feb 1945, p.996: This was corrected in London Gazette, Supplement 17 Apr 1945, “For Acting Chief Petty Officer C. R. Swain, P/JX at Portsmouth.” In May sailed for Gibraltar on way to Australia for operational service in Far East was involved with the repatriation of allied personnel at Shanghai and returned to Britain in early 1946. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 Jan 1946 and returned to HMS Victory 20 Jun 1946. His final years in the RN were in shore stations but he advanced reaching Chief Petty Officer (Permanent) on 21 Sep 1948. Released from RN on 1 Jun 1949. Entered RNZN at HMNZS Cook 30 Mar 1949 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and to Petty Officer on succeeding days (on 1 Apr 1949 HMNZS Cook became HMNZS Maori.) He was drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949, then Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949, to Taupo 10 Sep 1949 and on arrival in NZ was drafted to Pukaki 1 Feb 1950. On 3 Jul 1950 he sailed in Pukaki together with Tutira to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki 16 Jan 1951–14 Jan 1953, Black Prince 15 Jan–15 Mar 1953 then Philomel 16 Mar 1953 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer 8 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–22 Mar 1957 for his final sea service. DEE 29 Mar 1957. Died Auckland 16 or 17 Nov 1986 aged 77 years. His medals may include the following DSM, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, War Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal with clasp (awarded 1 Apr 1957). Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. |
| COATES, Thomas Edwin | 559856 | Stoker | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gisborne 19 Jun 1934. Attended Te Karaka D.H.S. Hokianga. Underwent training in the CMT system in the Army before enlisting in the RNZN on 27 Sep 1956 as Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. Served in Royalist in Korean waters between 8 Oct and 11 Nov 1957. Also served in HMNZS Pukaki and HMNZS Rotoiti. Served a second time in Korean waters in Royalist. Advanced to Leading Stoker 1961 and to Petty Officer Stoker Petty Officer 1963. Was a fine rifle shot and competed for RNZN against the Army and NZ Police teams. DEE 26 Sep 1964. Awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Living in Gisborne in 2002. |
| COATS Leonard James | 13963 | Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 21 Aug 1933. Telephone technician. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel attended course at HMAS Cerberus. At Irirangi Jul 1953 to Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–18 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korea during Nov 1954–Mar 1955 in the second trip of that ship to Korean waters. Travelled to Korean waters via Singapore and Hong Kong. Advanced to Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1 May 1955. As Leading Radio Electricians Mate he was responsible for maintenance of radio and associated equipment on board ship. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Singapore arriving back in Devonport 23 Jul 1955. Also served in Royalist and Black Prince. Awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZ GSM (K). DEE 31 Dec 1959. Later involved with the Otago Sea Cadet Corps but appointment terminated 1963. Living in Cambridge in 2004. |
| COATS, David Mervyn | 208851 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 04/04/2055 | Born Wellington on 21 Apr 1927. Labourer, NZ Railways. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Wellington on 14 Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to deplane Iwakuni, 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Went AWOL 22 Feb 1955. Still absent on the EIGHTH day. (RO Part II, 3 Mar 1955) Had been promoted Temporary Lance Corporal but lost the rank. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge arriving at Christchurch on 4 Apr 1955. Served one year 225 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1955. Initially returned to Balclutha and to Stirling. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM but not known if these were claimed. |
| COBURN, Donald | 208992 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 28/04/2055 | Born Christchurch on 19 Jul 1922. Previous service in the RNZN from 4 Aug 1939 (Boy Steward) to 24 Dec 1946. Steward on HMS LEANDER from 23 Apr 1940 to 9 Nov 1941. Also served on several smaller vessels. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Africa Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a Driver Linesman at Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Jun 1954 as a Gunner. Emplaned at Christchurch on Teal flight to Sydney and then by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. TSFD to RNZASC three-days after he arrived in Japan. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. Served in transport tasks until RTNZ on Compassionate grounds deplaning 28 Apr 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1955. Served overseas 326 days. Enlisted in Regular Force 26 Jan 1956 and posted to Central District Company, RNZASC, Linton Camp. Posted to CD Coy, Fort Dorset, Wellington 23 Feb 1958. Posted to CD Platoon at Trentham Camp, 23 Sep 1959. Granted 2nd Good Conduct Badge pay 11 Feb 1960. Re-classified Storeman 17 Jul 1960 and then re-classified as Mess Steward a month later. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Jun 1961. Good Conduct Badge pay forfeited on 23 Nov 1962. Discharged from Army 8 Feb 1963 at completion of engagement. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COCKBURN, Donald Ian | 208024 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Denniston, West Coast, South Island 29 May 1928. Ex TF soldier. Blacksmith at Ngakawau State Coal Mine. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 20 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai on 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Initially posted to NZ Transport Platoon. TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Promoted Lance Corporal 11 Nov 1951 while holding appointment of Lance Corporal Driver. Reverted to Driver 3 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.526 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Westport. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 12 Jul 2012, aged 84 years. |
| COCKBURN, John Robin | 7026 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Hong Kong 22 Nov 1920. Farmer before joining the RNZN on 28 Apr 1943 on a 12-year engagement. Issued the Service No 7026 and was granted the rate of Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Leander 30 Oct 1943 after Leander had returned to Auckland having been damaged by Japanese torpedo. Leander went to Boston, USA for major repairs arriving there 23 Dec 1943. Drafted to Achilles 17 Jan 1944 which was at Portsmouth UK also undergoing repairs which would take until May 1944. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 28 Apr 1944. At Drake 29 Apr 1944 and may have sailed for Canada 30 Apr 1944. Served in HMS Regales (minesweeper) 24 May–30 Jun 1944 and was involved in working up and trials. At HMS Seaborn, Nova Scotia 1–28 Jul 1944 a naval air station. Eventually arrived back in NZ 19 Nov 1945 and served in Kiwi and Bellona advanced to Stoker Mechanic 21 Aug 1947; Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Nov 1947; Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Nov 1948; Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 Nov 1949, Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 Nov 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 6 Dec 1951 and left for service in Korean waters 7 Jan 1952. Mainly involved in patrols and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Final sea service was in Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 9 Mar 1955. DEE 27 Apr 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| COCKER, Patrick Murdoch | 6318 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 24 Aug 1926. Engaged as a porter before he entered the RNZN on 10 Dec 1942 as Boy 2nd Class. Trained in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 30 Apr 1943 and to Signalman Boy 12 Dec 1943. Drafted to Leander 6 Nov 1943–7 Jan 1944 and sailed in the ship to the UK where it was to undergo major repairs to damage caused by a Japanese torpedo in Kula Gulf 1943. Drafted to Achilles 8 Jan 1944 (which had been under repair action which would take until May) and was involved in working up and came back to NZ via Malta, Alexandria and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Under repair at Trincomalee after a boiler room fire. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 22 Feb 1944 and to Signalman 21 Nov 1944. After a short time in Auckland Achilles took part in some of the final actions of WWII against the Japanese. He remained in Achilles until 31 Aug 1946. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) 1 Sep 1946, to Leading Signalman (Temporary) 1 Sep 1947 and to Leading Signalman (Permanent) 21 Oct 1947. Drafted to Taupo 29 Sep–11 Nov 1949 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus for training courses 12 Nov 1949–2 Mar 1950. On RTNZ served in Philomel 3 Mar–6 Oct 1950. Drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950–30 May 1951. He possibly went up to Korea in Taupo as this ship left Auckland 7 Oct 1950. TSFD to Tutira on arrival in Japan. Was mainly involved in escort and patrolling duties but was involved in the Inchon landings. RTNZ 30 May 1951. On RTNZ drafted to Philomel 17 Aug 1951 then to Bellona 12 Jan 1952, returned to Philomel 12 Jan 1953. Advanced to Yeoman of Signals 16 Jan 1953. Served in Irirangi 4 Oct 1954–2 Aug 1956. DEE 23 Aug 1956 and went back to Lower Hutt. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COCKHEAD, Edgar Thomas (Aka HARLEN) | 204393 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 31/12/2052 | Born Hamilton 22 Oct 1930. Painter and paper hanger for A.N. Bisley at Hamilton. Served in Kayforce under the name Edgar Thomas Cockburn as a member of the Replacement Force. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Had a number of brushes with Military Law. RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 213 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Enlisted in Regular Force in the name of Eddie Jackson (with same service number) and was posted to D Coy, NZ Regt. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington for Singapore on 28 Nov 1957. Disembarked at Singapore on 15 Dec 1957 and marched into Nee Soon Camp, Singapore. Marched into Field Training Centre, Kota Tinggi 28 Dec 1957. Evacuated from the deep jungle operation with finger seriously damaged. Also admitted to hospital with malaria. TSFD from D Coy to HQ Company. Changed his name to Edgar Thomas Harlen by Deed Poll. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ named to Harlen. Discharged from the Army 2 Aug 1960. Died Tweed Heads, 21 Sep 2013 aged 82 years. |
| COCKROFT, Arthur John | 921976 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Dunedin on 29 Oct 1931. Accountant for BP Oil Company at Wellington. Ex 1 Armoured Car Regt (New Zealand Scottish). Appointed to Kayforce 8 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and thence by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 8 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 8 Jun 1955 and promoted substantive Lieutenant, 8 Jun 1955. Attached to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo for short TOD in Nov 1955 returning to 10 Tpt Coy. Again attached to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo from 7–19 Mar 1956. Temporary Captain, while employed as Officer i/c Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 21 Mar 1956. Acting Captain when posted to NZ Roll for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 16 Aug 1956. Re-joined Territorial Force and returned to 2nd Reconnaissance Sqn (NZ Scottish) RNZAC. Later Temporary Major OC of 2 Recon Sqn RNZAC. Relinquished appointment of OC and TSFD to Reserve of Officers General List RNZAC, in the rank of Major, 1 Apr 1965. Died circa 1980. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CODD, Wallace John | 9729 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Rotorua 24 Jun 1925. Post & Telegraph Messenger before enlisting in RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist 24 May 1944 and underwent training in Tamaki. Served in Philomel 29 Jun 1945 and advanced to Telegraphist 17 Jul 1945. Drafted to Achilles in BCOF, Japan 19 Sep 1945–17 May 1946 but this service did not qualify for the NZ Service Medal 1946–49. TSFD from Hostilities Only to Continuous Service 11 Jun 1946 as from original date of entry. Drafted to Arabis 28 Jan–14 Oct 1948 then to Taupo 15 Oct 1948–11 Feb 1950. Served in the Naval signal station at Waiouru 12 Feb–26 Jul 1950 (at this time it was not called Irirangi). Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950–21 Nov 1951. DEE 29 Jan 1952. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. The original Korea and UN Medals were lost in a fire and were replaced at cost. Living at Takapuna circa 2001. Died Three Kings, Auckland, 17 Apr 2011 aged 86 years. |
| CODLIN, Stanley Neil Mate | 208780 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 02/06/2054 | Born Dannevirke 29 Jan 1930. Came from Waipukurau. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled to Korea on Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Employed as gun crew Charlie 3 Gun, 162 Bty. Served wherever the battery went. Played rugby in the battery team. RTNZ by air via Sydney. Married pen friend in Sydney, Australia, on 26 May 1954 on the way home from Korea and is still married to her 50 years later. Deplaned Wellington 2 Jul 1954. Discharged 27 Jul 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Flew back from Rose Bay, Sydney in the last Sunderland flying boat flight. Served overseas one year 276 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Opotiki in 2004. |
| COE, Roland Percival | 204402 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 12/09/2054 | Born Auckland on 13 Apr 1926. Enlisted for service 19 Mar 1946 and served in BCOF, Japan (813618, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry) from 30 Jul 1946 to 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from 2 NZEF 14 Aug 1947. Came from Tauhei, Morrinsville. Painter and Paperhanger at Paeroa. Enlisted in Kayforce at Papakura 25 Feb 1952. AWOL three times before embarking for overseas service. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Accidentally injured but “No Action” required. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ 22 Feb 1954. Struck off NZ Roll and posted to Brit Com Leave Centre, Tokyo 4 Mar 1954. TSFD from Brit Com Leave Unit to the NZRTU 7 Jul 1954 and then posted to NZ Base HQ the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1954. Served overseas 2 years 19 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–46. Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. The NZ Service Medal 1946–49 may not have been claimed. |
| COGGAN, Denby Stanley | 330223 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Auckland on 13 Oct 1933. Driver for City Haulage, Auckland. CMT Trainee in the 11th week of training when he applied for Kayforce at Burnham Camp on 4 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Japan on RNZAF Hastings and entered Japan 16 Jan 1956. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy then to NZ Tpt Platoon as clerk. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 10 Aug 1957 from a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1947. Served overseas for one year 214 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Sydney, Australia 14 Aug 2003 aged 69 years. |
| COLE, Clifford John (Cliff) | 208832 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Glen Afton, near Huntly on 1 May 1927. Boot maker from Dunedin when he enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 22 Sep 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air (either Qantas or BCPA). Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953 and was posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served near the Imjin River position. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.530 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to his address in Penrose, Auckland. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Henderson 2000. Died Seadrome Private Hospital, Massey, Auckland, on 27 Sep 2019 aged 92 years. |
| COLE, Francis Hayden | 11419 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 20 Mar 1931. Enlisted in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 13 Mar 1947 on six-year engagement. After training in Tamaki drafted to Bellona 26 Mar 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Sep 1948. In Philomel 28 Jan–13 Apr–49. Served in Pukaki advanced to Able Seaman 19 Apr 1949, Taupo and Lachlan before being sent on course to HMAS Watson where he graduated as Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Radar Operator/ Navigator's Yeoman. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 and travelled to Korea via Australia and Hong Kong. Served on the west coast of Korea at Paeyong Do and Han River areas. RTNZ arriving at Auckland on 29 Aug 1953 via Hong Kong and Cairns, Australia. Discharged from the RNZN 20 Mar 1955 having reached the rate of Leading Seaman. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLE, George Alexander | 206458 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 23/03/2055 | Born Christchurch on 5 Sep 1914. Previous service in 2 NZEF (32189, Sapper, 6 Fd Coy, NZE, Railway Surface man, electric line erector, from Putaruru next-of-kin Mrs Vida Zillah Jane Cole (mother)) Initial service overseas was in Fiji Oct 1940 to Jan 1941. RTNZ and was then posted to the Middle East and Italy until Dec 1944. Served in 18 Army Troops Coy, 13 NZ Railway Construction Coy then 6 Fd Coy. His final appointment was as a Cook. Enlisted in Kayforce, Expansion Force at Christchurch on 12 Jun 1951. Previous service in 14 Sqn, RNZAF (461233). Served in BCOF Japan with 14 Sqn RNZAF. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked at Sasebo and disembarked at Pusan, Korea, on 6 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 6 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ by air on furlough. Arrived Auckland 24 Jun 1953 and re-embarked for Korea on a Teal flight to Sydney on 6 Oct 1953. Remains in Sydney to replace 204660 Poppleton. Emplaned Sydney 22 Oct 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to NZRTU 13 Nov 1953. M/O NZRTU to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 21 May 1954 and to Lance Corporal 7 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Total overseas service for Korean War three years 132 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa, Italy and Stars, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| COLE, George Cyril | 13963 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Woking, Surrey, UK, 17 Jun 1924. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 27 Oct 1942 as probationary Sick Berth Attendant with Service No MX 111110. Underwent initial training at HMS Glendower in North Wales, a newly built Butlin's holiday camp taken over by the RN. Drafted to RN Hospital Pembroke 10 Dec 1942 and advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 28 Apr 1942 and remained there until 19 Aug 1943. Sent to HMS Saker in the USA a holding station while waiting for HMS Gardiner which was TSFD to the RN as a 'Lend-Lease' vessel on 28 Sep 1943. Returned to the UK and to RN Hospital at Pembroke. Drafted to HMS Copra 20 Apr 1944 which appears to have been at Largs, Scotland at the time. Back to Pembroke 21 Feb 1945 and on 25 Jul 1945 to HMS Derby Haven, a Loch -class anti-submarine frigate which had been converted to a Depot ship. Sailed for Singapore and after a call at Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) arrived there in Nov. Used as a Depot ship for Harbour Defence Launches and US built BYMS wooden built minesweepers. Drafted 1 Jan 1946 to Mull of Galloway (heavy repair ship) in Singapore then returned to Britain in her and went back to Pembroke. Discharged from RN 2 Oct 1946 and became a male nurse. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London as Sick Berth Attendant 6 Jun 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul 1949 and was a crew member who brought that vessel to NZ. In Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Kaniere 30 Jan 1951. At RNZN hospital Philomel 11 Apr 1951. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant 16 Feb 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 advanced to SBPO 1 Jul 1954 and served in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954 to Mar 1955 and again from 1 Apr 1956 to 8 May 1957. In Jan 1958 HMS Cardigan Bay a RN Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate visited NZ and George Cole spent some six weeks in that vessel while it was in NZ. In Philomel 4 Mar 1958. Advanced to Acting Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer 14 Jul 1960, Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer 12 Apr 1961. Served in Royalist 14 Jan 1963–11 Feb 1964 then back to RNZN Hospital. Discharged to RA 29 Jun 1965. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 21 Jul 1961. WWII Medals not ascertained. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| COLE, Percy William | 12582 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Southwark, London, UK, 2 Mar 1927. Drawing office Assistant. Enlisted as Boy Telegraphist in the RN 20 Jun 1944 with Service No C/JX 711553. Trained in Royal Arthur and in Duke where he advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 2 Sep 1944. Also served in Scotia, Pembroke 1 and Ganges before being drafted on 4 Sep 1945 to Constance, a C-class destroyer launched in 1944. Constance with Telegraphist Percy Cole went to the Far East and operated from Tamar a shore base at Hong Kong 1 Jul 1946–29 Jun 1947. Returned to the UK and took his discharge 15 Oct 1947. Enlisted as Telegraphist in the RNZN 30 Jan 1949 at HMNZS Cook, in London. This was renamed Maori in Mar 1949 as the RN had encountered confusion between HMNZS Cook and HMS Cook a surveying vessel of the same name. He sailed in Tutira from Portsmouth in Jun 1949 and arrived in NZ in Aug 1949. He served at Waiouru (Irirangi) and Philomel and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 29 Jul–7 Nov 1950. Drafted to Hawea 20 Jan 1951 and sailed for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 28 Mar 1952. Was in Philomel and then served in Lachlan but appeared to have some problems as he was disrated 18 Mar 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. DEE 21 Feb 1955 and he returned to London. |
| COLE, Simon Christopher | 12134 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, on 20 Dec 1928. Employed as a messenger before he entered the RN on 11 Apr 1946 as a Boy 1st Class with Service No C/JX 797025. Trained in HMS Royal Arthur and in HMS Raleigh where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 20 Jun 1946. He then served in HMS Pembroke 6 Aug–14 Oct 1946. Sent to HMS St Angelo (stone frigate in Malta) to serve in HMS Virago (destroyer) which had some remarkable service during WWII. While in Malta Virago was used to scuttle the forward half of the wreck of SS Ohio, the tanker which had played a pivotal role in the Siege of Malta. Ordinary Seaman Cole just missed this part of history. Simon Cole advanced to Able Seaman (Provisional) on 10 Oct 1947. He returned to Pembroke on 28 Nov 1947 and was released from the RN on 11 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN 14 Jun 1948 at Cook in London as an Able Seaman. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt on 19 Aug 1948 which was re-named Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. He was one of the crew who sailed Pukaki to join the RNZN Fleet. He remained in the ship when she arrived in Auckland and sailed from there on 3Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and then served in Philomel 7 Dec 1950–7 Jun 1951 followed by some days in Bellona. He took passage in SS Atlantis and was DEE from Maori on 17 Aug 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later the NZOSM and KWSM |
| COLE, William Lawrence | 622651 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Bulls on 9 May 1930. Employed as a barman at Bulls then became a cleaner at RNZAF Base Ohakea. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Waiouru on 15 Oct 1952 and was trained in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Also did some exercises in the Clarence River area. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon on 22 Feb 1953 and entered Korea on 23 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Dec 1953 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal and appointed i/c Section. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy to attend an NCO Course 21–26 Mar 1954. Promoted Corporal 10 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3–5 Jul 1954 and M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.532 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Bulls. Died Palmerston North on 29 Aug 1983 aged 53 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLELLO, Phillip Desmond | 206302 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Hastings, NZ, on 10 Jan 1923. Previous service in the Army with Service No 440553. This included time in the 1 Bn the Scots Regt and in 2 Hawkes Bay Regt. He then served in the RNZAF with Service No 431995 from 6 Feb 1943– 3 Dec 1945 and trained to be an air gunner. Part of his service was at the Ground Training School at Omaka near Blenheim. He served in Guadalcanal, New Caledonia and Bougainville. He had two periods of service in the South Pacific 22 Jun 1943–18 May 1944 and 22 Jan–19 Oct 1945. His WWII awards are 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Employed as a shop assistant in Hastings before he enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. He attended a Signals Course at Trentham. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Kayforce NZ Base HQ Sigs Troop. Attached FAP to 27 Bde Sigs Troop 14 Apr 1951. He was next attached FAP to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn on 5 Aug 1951. He returned to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 13 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 25 Apr 1952 from the RMA air liner Ararangi. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.533 sent 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Hastings. Died at Hastings 17 Aug 1967 aged 44 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLEMAN, Hugh Raymond | 206459 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Marton on 17 Feb 1930. He was a farm hand before he enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 27 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 29 Oct 1951. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) [G Troop] on 30 Oct 1951. Admitted to 25 Fd Amb 10–21 Jan 1953 and was discharged direct to his unit. During the latter part of his time in Korea he had some problems with mill law which resulted in Field Punishment and fines. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 9 Sep 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Rotorua in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLEMAN, John Gordon (Jack) | 536434 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Feilding 11 Feb 1930. Electrical sewing machinist employed by Modern Dry Cleaners, Rotorua. Attested 2 Dec 1952 for service in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1953 and was posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day. Admitted to 38 Canadian FDS 13–15 Aug 1953, then TSFD to 25 FDS 15–19 Aug, to Brit Com Z Medical Unit 19–23 Aug and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 23 Aug–15 Sep 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and then on 3 Oct to NZ Reinf Training Unit. Reposted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Oct and M/I to the unit 25 Oct 1953. On 11 Sep 1954 M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I NZ Base HQ, Japan 19 Sep 1954 taking eight days for this move. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 25 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Hamilton 11 Apr 1987 aged 57 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLEMAN, Michael James Percival | 208710 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2051 | 06/07/2054 | Born London, England on 25 Feb 1927.Commercial fisherman from Dunedin. NOK Mrs K.A. Coleman (mother), Beechcroft Ave, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK. Attested in Kayforce on 10 Mar 1952 and was trained for Korea in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan on 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 19 Aug 1952 and entered Korea the same day. He served in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. He had several disciplinary events between Apr and Jun 1953. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 19–27 Feb 1953 (tonsillitis). Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 18–30 Apr 1953 (tonsillitis). M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 11 May 1953. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 7–26 Jun 1953 and then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 1 Apr 1954. Committed further discipline breaches at Base Camp in Hiro on 17 Apr 1954. Struck off NZ Roll 11 May 1954 and committed to Brit Com MCE. Released 9 Jun 1954 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ by civil air flight. Deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 302 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.536 was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| COLEMAN, Peter John | 12742 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Blackwood, South Wales, UK, 1 Apr 1919. Previous service in the RN but there are no details of his service apart from the fact that he had reached the rate of Yeoman of Signals. He possibly joined the RN as a Boy 2nd Class about 1933.This would suggest that he had served in the RN for several years before he came to NZ and probably completed several years during WWII. Entered the RNZN on a three-year engagement at Maori in London as a Signaller on 24 Apr 1949 and advanced to Leading Signalman, then Yeoman of Signals on the following two-days. It is not known when he arrived in NZ but he was drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul–7 Nov 1949. Served in Philomel 8 Nov 1949–26 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 24 Jan 1950–28 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He returned to Philomel 29 Nov 1951 and then served for three weeks in the reserve station HMNZS Olphert, Wellington. DEE 23 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His WWII service awards are not known. On discharge he took up an appointment of Lighthouse Keeper in the Brothers Island Lighthouse in Wellington Harbour eastern entrance. The Brothers Island lighthouse was the last in New Zealand to become automated in 1990. This ending a 151-year history of manned lighthouses in New Zealand. |
| COLEMAN, Roderick Lawrence | 645656 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Feilding, on 6 Nov 1934. Employed as a postman in Feilding before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1954 on an eight-year engagement as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) 22 Oct 1954–21 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 15 Mar 1955. Sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and In Korean waters. RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and served in Philomel or Hawea between 27 Apr 1955 and 12 Sep 1956. Discharged ‘Free’ on 12 Sep 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COLEMAN, Thomas | 13770 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Coleborne, Lancashire, UK, 20 Dec 1919. Woodworking machinist before joining the RN on 16 Dec 1939 with Service No D/KX100465 and the rate of Stoker. His WWII ships include Walker (destroyer) 26 Apr 1940–23 Nov 1942, Roebuck (destroyer) 31 May 1943–5 Mar 1945 serving mainly in the Indian Ocean. Racehorse (destroyer) 28 Mar–30 Sep 1945 Indian Ocean, Malaya and Indonesia and Seagull, a destroyer converted to a survey ship in 1945 (Note: Naval forces ships involved included the escort carriers HMS Stalker, HMS Khedive, HMS Ameer; cruisers HMS Suffolk and HMS Royalist; and five destroyers, HMS Rotherham, HMS Relentless, HMS Redoubt, HMS Roebuck and HMS Racehorse. The carriers transported Grumman F6F Hellcats of the 804 Squadron and 808 Squadron and Supermarine Seafires of the 809 Squadron, the fighters engaged in their first offensive sorties against the airfields at Lhoksumawe, Medan and Bindjai. The compiler of this record was soils lab manager on the Arun LNG Project located on the former Japanese airfield at Lhoksumawe in 1976.) He advanced regularly to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic through service in these vessels. Also served in Dalrymple (12 Jan 1949–26 Jun 1950) a survey ship operating mainly in the Persian Gulf and Chieftain (27 Jun 1950–29 Mar 1951) which served in the Palestine area. His WWII service medals are not known but are likely to include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. The Writer who added info to his posting card just wrote 1939–45 Stars and medals awarded. Joined RNZN 8 Feb 1952 at Maori (RNZN office in London) following discharge from the RN the previous day. He enlisted as a Stoker Mechanic, the next day advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and on 10 Feb advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On arrival at Auckland and after an introduction to the RNZN he was drafted to Lachlan on 1 May 1952. Petty Officer Coleman did not take long to make his mark for within a few months he had established himself as a person of “intelligence, energy and initiative well above average.” He remained with this ship until 29 Aug 1954. Drafted to Philomel 30 Aug 1954 to 17 Feb 1955. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 20 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Feb 1955 and was admitted to sick quarters HMS Terror, Singapore with a dislocated shoulder in Jun 1955. He was able to return to his ship and served in Korean waters between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. On RTNZ he was drafted to Tamaki and advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineering). Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 he was again able to see service in Malayan and Korean waters though somewhat briefly in the latter area. On RTNZ he was again to serve in Philomel and Tamaki, It is known that he was at the diving school in 1965–66 and his report shows he was “…a loyal and willing member of the diving staff” and again, “A conscientious man who ensures that his gear at the Diving School is always up to scratch.” Discharged to RA on 7 Feb 1967 and went to live a Hikutaia, Paeroa. His medallic awards are not known but he is at least entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COLEMAN, Toss Harry (Te Hau) | 206762 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 23/11/2054 | Born Opotiki on 6 Sep 1926. Enlisted in Jayforce as KOROMENE, Thomas Harry and served as a trooper in 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan on 19 Aug 1946. RTNZ and disembarked on 5 Jul 1947 and was discharged at Wellington on 8 Aug 1947. Employed as a carpenter trainee at the Rehabilitation Dept at Gisborne still with the surname Koromene. Attested 22 Feb 1952 at Linton Camp as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd flight). Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 as a GNR on a Teal flying boat to Sydney, then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to deplaned Iwakuni on 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. He served in 161 Bty as a gun number. A few misdemeanours occurred in his early time in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 13 Nov 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Dec 1952 and was discharged from Brit Com Z Med unit to his unit on 14 Jan 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 14–27 Feb 1954 on an Artillery training course. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 15 Feb 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant on 29 May 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for furlough on 11 Jun 1954. He was also promoted to Sergeant on this day. Granted 28 days furlough in Hong Kong from 1–28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Tokyo for Hong Kong 30 Jun 1954. Deplaned Tokyo 14 Jul 1954 ex furlough in Hong Kong. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 24 Jul 1954. Re-entered Korea 25 Jun 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the next day. M/O 16 Fd Regt on 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia. Deplaned NZ 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 168 days. Discharged 18 Feb 1955. He returned to Opotiki and resumed his training as a carpenter. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Lived at Matawai, Waioweka Gorge. Labourer. Died Wairata on 4 Aug 1959 aged 33 years. Buried Opotiki Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM which his family may be able to claim. |
| COLEMAN, Walter | 204236 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Kaitaia on 29 Sep 1927. He was a labourer at the State Hydro Works, Bombay then worked for Ministry of Works in Kaitaia. Enlisted on 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 10 May 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS on 6 Dec 1952 (trouble with his feet) and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp on 31 Dec 1952. Failed to comply with military discipline on several occasions. Granted a further 12 months service in Korea and elected to take furlough in Japan 17 Feb to 16 Mar 1954. On return to 16 Fd Regt he committed further serious offences. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD 9 Nov 1954 to the NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia. Deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 203 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 7 Jan 1956 at Burnham Camp but was discharged on 5 Mar 1956 without further overseas service. Applied for enlistment in the Regular Force but was not accepted. His Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were sent to him on 27 Mar 1953. He was fortunate that his service time was not reduced by the time he spent in detention. (See Collier D.J.) |
| COLLETT, Patrick Joseph (Joe) | 208830 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/06/2053 | 13/06/2055 | Born Wellington on 8 Sep 1928. Enlisted Sep 1952 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Radio operator. Travelled to Korea from Burnham; Lyttelton to Wellington by ferry, by air Wellington to Sydney, Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, Iwakuni, Kure and Hiro. Served with 16 Fd Regt HQ. NZFPO 2, NZFPO 4, NZFPO 444 and was Kayforce HQ NCO at NZ Army Postal Unit. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal while performing the duties of Postal Clerk 24 Oct 1953. Corporal promoted Temporary Sergeant, to be Sergeant 20 Feb 1955. Clerk HQ, Paymaster Ebisu at 103 Australian Cash Office. Played in the Kayforce HQ football team and ran in the Hiroshima to Kure Relay. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jun 1955 for RTNZ by air via Iwakuni, Hong Kong, Manila, Laubuan (Borneo Hotel for dinner), Darwin, Sydney to deplane Harewood, Christchurch 13 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Both Brigadier R.S. Park and Brigadier J.T. Burrows highly commended the Postal Unit for the excellent service they provided. It was seen as an essential service for the up keeping of morale in the Kayforce establishment. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Joe provided a very good news service and let me (the compiler) know whenever there was a death of a Korean War Veteran. Civil occupation Coastal Radio Stations Communications. Awarua Radio (ZLB), Wellington Radio (ZLW), Apia Radio (ZMA) and Chatham Radio (ZLC). Died suddenly Christchurch 22 Jun 2005 aged 76 years. Funeral on 24 Jun 2005. |
| COLLIE, Alfred Fettes | 13872 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, India 12 Aug 1920 where his father Alfred Collie (had served in the RFA during WWI) was serving as a Sergeant in the Royal Artillery. Attended Mossvale school, Paisley, Scotland. Was working at Bell's Dye Works, Paisley 1934–35. Enlisted in the RN 4 Dec 1935 as Boy 2nd Class with Service Number D/JX147285. He served on many RN ships and shore stations. The ships in which he served include HMS Royal Sovereign, Revenge (battleships) Newcastle (cruiser in which he advanced to Ordinary Signalman then Signalman 11 May 1939), the escort carrier Audacity (11 Jun–29 Dec 1941). Although not mentioned in his posting card he served in O.R.P. Błyskawica and was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour (2nd Supplement to London Gazette, dated 17 Oct 1941 published 21 Oct 1941). Served in Caradoc a light cruiser 8 Apr 1942–3 Jun 1943 when the ship was then converted to a training ship in South Africa. Advanced to Temporary Acting Yeoman of Signals 1 Mar 1943. His next ship was HMS Raider (destroyer) and was involved in providing cover for major units for the allied landings in Sicily. He was on board when Raider met Italian fleet units in Sep after the Italian surrender. In Dec Raider sailed to Trincomalee to join the Eastern Fleet. Was then involved in convoy protection duties and assisted in the capture of crew of U 852 which had been damaged by air attack and could not submerge. Also involved in the search for U 537 which was on passage from Germany to Penang with stores and equipment for Japan. Served in the shore station HMS Lanka in Sri Lanka 29 Aug 1944 and was back in the UK Jul 1944. Also served in HMS Caroline 21 Dec 1944–9 Jun 1945 which was a controlling base for destroyers and corvettes in the North Atlantic. This vessel is now preserved as the last survivor of the Battle of Jutland. He then served in the escort carrier HMS Patroller, the carrier Illustrious and then the destroyer Vigo 14 Jul 1949 and spent time in the Mediterranean. Discharged from RN 16 Mar 1952. Entered the RNZN 14 Aug 1952 at Maori, London, as Signalman and advanced to Leading Signalman and to Yeoman Sigs on successive days. On arrival in NZ Sep 1952 was in Philomel until 20 Feb 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Had an accident that damaged his knee and travelled in Black Prince from Sydney to join his ship in Singapore. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and monitoring the armistice. On RTNZ 19 Jul 1956 he spent about a month in Philomel and was then sent onto the RNZN Naval Reserve station at Toroa in Dunedin 24 Oct 1956–29 Sep 1958. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 21 Jan 1958. Returned to Philomel 30 Sep 1958. Advanced to Chief Communications Yeoman (CCY) 6 Mar 1960. His final sea service was in Royalist 20 Sep 1960–15 Aug 1961. Discharged to RA 15 Aug 1961. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, War Medal and Polish Cross of Valour. Built a home at Brown's Bay, Auckland. Later returned to the UK then moved to Northern Ireland with his wife (who died in 1978) and where he died in Londonderry 20 Sep 1980. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| COLLIER, Brian Keith | 11407 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born New Plymouth 14 Aug 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 7 Jan 1947 as Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona 24 Oct 1947 and was advanced to Acting Able Seaman 6 Feb 1948. Changed his trade and was rated Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. Electrical Mechanician. Served in Philomel 8 Jul 1949–3 Jul 1950. Drafted to Tutira and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Port Moresby and Hong Kong. Tutira was tasked with escort, patrolling, shore bombardments and blockade duties along the Korean Island and shoal strewn western coast of Korea. Tutira was also involved with the Inchon landing protection ships. With Pukaki she controlled traffic entering the ports of Chinnampo and Inchon and escorted ships making the passage between them. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 28 Jun 1951. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived at Auckland 30 May 1951. Later served in Black Prince, Echuca and Bellona again. Advanced to Acting Electrician 28Feb 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later became a refrigeration and air conditioning engineer. Living at Waikawa Beach, 2004. Died 5 Oct 2013 aged 84 years. |
| COLLIER, Cecil Erling | 646195 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/11/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Dannevirke on 21 Feb 1931. Went to Dannevirke North Primary School then to Dannevirke High School. Had just completed CMT training before being posted to Kayforce. Brother of Keith (Tom) Collier (q.v.) who had returned from Korea a few days before Cecil and Laurence (Winkie) Collier departed for Korea. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat to Sydney then flew by Qantas via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning at Harewood 24 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 128 days. Discharged 14 Jun 1955 and posted to TF. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Died Dannevirke, 20 Aug 1993. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| COLLIER, Donald Joseph | 206460 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 30/08/2053 | Born Rangitukia, East Cape North Is., 16 Jan 1926. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 for 2nd relief of Jayforce. 815747, Private, Maori Battalion). Labourer from Wellington. NOK Mr J Collier, Rangitukia, near Tikitiki (father). Was working towards being a carpenter at the Rehab Dept, Gisborne. Recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.25. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 11pm 22 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 13 Oct 1951. Failed to adhere to R&SOs and built a catalogue of discipline breaches. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 11 Jun 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp to X(ii) List. Admitted twice to Brit Com Gen Hosp while in detention. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Admitted Concord Repat Hospital Sydney 2 Aug 1953 on journey back to NZ. Emplaned Sydney 29 Aug and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1953. Was away from NZ in Korea for two years 21 days but only one year 121 days were counted as service because of severe punishment. Admitted Cook Hosp Gisborne 14 Sep 1953–10 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1953. Place and date of death not known |
| COLLIER, John Charles | 206667 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 05/12/2053 | Born Wellington 24 Oct 1928. Jeweller for Mayer & Keene, Willis Street, Wellington. Previous service in Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve as a recruit seaman but left the country ending his service. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 1-Jan 1952. Emplaned 19 Apr 1952 on 'Ararangi” Teal aircraft at Wellington bound for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr, entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Reinf Training Unit for CATC course 14–21 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed Tech Assistant. Served mainly in the armistice area. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 25 Mar 1953 as Technical Assistant Sergeant. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Oct 1953 (recurrent Frontal Sinusitis). TSFD through 25 Canadian FDS to Brit Com Z Medical unit then to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure on 24 Oct 1953. The next day he slipped on the polished floor and injured his left knee which required an operation on the cartilage. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Nov 1953 for RTNZ as a 'walking' medical case and deplaned from a Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 231 days. Received further physiotherapy treatment at Wellington and was discharged 5 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| COLLIER, Keith Ivan Thomas (Tom) | 206620 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Pahiatua 28 Sep 1926. Went to Dannevirke North Primary School then to Dannevirke High School. Previous service in BCOF Japan (660936, Private, NZ Medical Corps). Civil occupation nurseryman at Dannevirke. NOK Mrs C.N. Collier, Dannevirke (mother). Awarded New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure. Entered Korea and was posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, HQ 16 Fd Regt. Travelled by train to Tok Chong. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Brother of Cecil Collier and Laurence (Winkie) Collier. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Living in Dannevirke in 1996. RSA Gold Star holder. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLLIER, Laurence Charles (Winkie) | 211271 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ Japan | RNZASC | 18/11/2053 | 31/03/2055 | Born Pahiatua 17 Jan 1929. Went to Dannevirke North Primary School then to Dannevirke High School. Attested as a Kayforce 9th Reinforcement. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Teal Solent flying boat to Sydney then via New Guinea and Guam to Japan. Posted to NZ Base Camp, Hiro, Japan as storeman-driver for the whole tour (much to his disgust). RTNZ by air (Qantas and Teal) via Hong Kong, Manila, Laubuan, Darwin and Sydney. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 31 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 23 May 1955. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Enlisted in Regular Force 1963. Served in Gurr’s Battalion, Malaya and Borneo 1963–65. Transport Platoon then posted to QM Platoon, HQ Company. Stayed on for a further eight months with Poananga’s Battalion and reached Lance Corporal rank. Awarded GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Also served in South Vietnam, 161 Bty Sep 1968-Sep 1969. RTNZ and posted to Southern Districts Ordnance Depot (Burnham) (SDOD) and changed Corps to RNZAOC. Staff Sergeant posted to 1 Base Ordnance Depot (1BOD) Trentham Camp, Sep 1969. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class, RNZAOC. Also LS&GC Medal (Military). Retired from 1 Base Supply Battalion (formerly 1 BOD), Trentham Camp, 17 Oct 1983. Living at Te Marua, Upper Hutt 2013. Died 22 Mar 2018 aged 89 years. Brother of Keith (Tom) Collier (q.v.) who returned from Korea a few days before Cecil and Laurence departed for Korea. |
| COLLIER, Paul | 12546 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hastings, NZ on 19 Sep 1932. Enlisted 11 Nov 1948 in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki, served in Bellona, Rotoiti and Tutira. Drafted to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea, mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties and some shore bombardments. TSFD to Tutira 2 May 1951 because of his medical condition and RTNZ arriving Auckland 30 May 1951. Discharged to shore 31 Jul 1951, BNPS. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died at the Masonic Village, Dargaville, 12 Oct 2006. |
| COLLIMORE, Henry Walter | 13340 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Southampton, Hants, UK, 12 Mar 1916. Was a fitter before enlisting in the RN 2 Aug 1938 on a 12-year engagement as an Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class with Service No P/MX 57582. After training at Victory2 and Excellent (shore stations) was drafted on 12 Sep 1939 to Suffolk a County-class heavy cruiser. Suffolk was in the Mediterranean but was recalled for service against commerce raiders and blockade runners and the search for Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Suffolk also took marines to the Faeroes and participated in the Norwegian campaign suffering heavy damage when no fighter protection arrived. Henry Collimore returned to Victory and Excellent and was drafted 19 Jun 1940 to HMS Icarus (destroyer) which was involved in minelaying off the coast of Norway, the Dutch coast the east coast barrier and then the Dover Straits. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class 2 Aug 1941. Icarus escorted the Battle cruiser HMS Hood but was not present when Hood was sunk. Rescued the only three survivors from HMS Hood. At Victory and Excellent 30 Jun–5 Aug 1942. Awarded the DSM 2nd Supplement to London Gazette, of 29 Dec 1942. Drafted 6 Aug 1942 to Wolfe a submarine depot ship which served in Western Approaches, support of Arctic convoys and of submarines in Bay of Biscay. He stayed in this ship until 28 Dec 1945 and served in the Indian Ocean in support of submarines in the Andaman Sea and the Malacca Straits. After the war he served in Birmingham (light cruiser) and Theseus (escort carrier) but did not go to Korea in this ship. Served on the shore station Bellerophon and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class 9 Aug 1950. Discharged from RN 17 May 1951 to join RNZN. Awarded DSM 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, War Medal. Enlisted as Ordnance Artificer 4th Class in RNZN at Maori, London 18 May 1951 and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on the following three-days. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel until 6 Apr 1952. Served in Bellona 7 Apr 1952–19 Jul 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1955 and served in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956 monitoring the armistice. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 9 Aug 1956–5 Mar 1957. Returned to the UK and was DEE at Maori, London 17 May 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COLLINGS, Alan Trevor | 208194 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Ilford, England on 24 Jun 1928. Previous Service in the Cameronians (the Scottish Rifles) a British Regt for two years with the rank of Corporal and Service No 10922066. Employed as a tractor driver then as a butcher. He enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951 at Christchurch. his training for Korea was conducted in Burnham camp where he was posted to Active Service and posted to the RNZASC on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. He then embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 for two–three-day trip to Pusan Korea. Entered Korea on 8 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. He served all his time in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 11 Sep 1953 and to Lance Corporal on 8 Oct 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 4 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 6 Oct 1953. Granted permission to take his discharge in the UK. Embarked on the HMT Lancashire (built in 1914 and converted to a permanent troopship in 1930) at Kure for return to the UK ETA UK, 19 Nov 1953. He apparently missed the Lancashire and remained in Aden until he could embark on HMT Windrush. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce in the UK, 30 Jan 1954. Served overseas two years 113 days. He was living at 88 Tomswood Hill, Barkingside, Essex in Jul 1954 but had returned to NZ before the year was out. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLLINS, Anthony Gerald | 13843 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Bristol, UK, 16 Aug 1926. Milling machinist before joining the Royal Navy as a Signalman Boy 1 Nov 1943. Served during WWII in the Royal Navy (P/JX619893). Trained in Royal Arthur and Scotia both shore-based training ships then in Mercury, a Communications Training School. He served in La Malouine, a Flower-class corvette built for the French Navy but seized by the RN in Jun 1940. During its service in the Mediterranean, escorting convoys for the invasion on the south coast of France and convoys during the invasion of Greece in Oct 1944 she flew both the French Tricolour and the White Ensign. Discharged from the RN 16 Jan 1947. Enlisted 29 May 1952 in RNZN as a Leading Signalman for a period of six years but this was later extended. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953. Was a signaller on board the ship and served mainly on the west coast of Korea 21 Sep 1953–28 Sep 1954. Served in Lachlan Aug 1956 to Jan 1957. Also served in Royalist Sep 1958 to 11 Jul 1960. Served in Rotoiti during 1957–58 on Operation Grapple the New Zealand response to British nuclear testing in the Pacific. Final sea service was in Blackpool Jul 1967 to May 1968. Discharged to RA 13 Mar 1969 from the RNZN in the rating of Chief Yeoman of Signals. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal and gratuity 27 Dec 1964. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZ Special Service Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal, Greek War Service Medal. Died North Shore Hospital, Auckland, on 4 Mar 2018 aged 92 years. |
| COLLINS, George Mathew Frank | 208478 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Napier 5 Mar 1928. Came from Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas or BCPA via Sydney, Guam and Japan. Entered Korea and served in Div HQ Tpt Pl as a driver. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked Sasebo 2 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on HMNZS Kaniere via Hong Kong and Singapore. George was one of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1954 Living in Silverstream, Upper Hutt in 1996. Died at his home, Wellington 6 Jan 2006 aged 77 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLLINS, Gerald Frank | 924837 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 12 Feb 1930. Was a Power Board linesman before joining the RNZN 23 Jul 1955 on an eight-year engagement. Trained in Tamaki and then in Philomel where he was granted the rate of Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 30 Mar 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Jul 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 28 Jul 1956. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1958 to 21 Jan 1960. Served in Philomel 22 Jan–4 Aug 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jul 1960. Drafted to Royalist 5 Aug 1960–19 Sep 1961 then to Otago 20 Sep 1961–18 Nov 1962. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jul 1961. Final period of service was in Philomel. DEE 27 Jul 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| COLLINS, Harry | 622655 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Whanganui 21 Feb 1930. Butcher employed by Farmers Meat Company Whanganui. CMT trainee before joining Kayforce. Attested 15 Oct 1952 for 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC, 1 Comwel Div 2 Apr–8 Jun 1953. Returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 188 days. SOS of Kayforce and discharged 28 Sep 1954 and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 6 Jun 1987 aged 57 years. |
| COLLINS, Hugh Frank | 208711 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Gore 20 Dec 1929. Self-employed cartage contractor in Gore. Enlisted 8 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by air to deplane Iwakuni and M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Aug 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged 23 Jun 1954 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gore, 2 Apr 1996 aged 66 years. |
| COLLINS, Ian Cedric | 208195 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Gisborne 11 Jun 1927. Tractor driver for Mr Buckley, Astrop Masons Flat, Hawarden. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for two-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Little info to hand as to what he did in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Tokaanu (near Turangi) 7 Apr 1985 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COLLINS, James Russell (Rusty) | 802942 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Westport 28 Jan 1930. Lorry driver for Ataru Sawmills, Blackball, West Coast South Island. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 24 Mar 1953. Served in the Pusan and Seoul areas and on the front Line. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 22 Nov 1953 for hernia operation. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to unit 29 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 and M/I the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Mar 1954 and to Lance Corporal 28 Aug 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 29 Jul–5 Aug 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to X(vii) List 9 Aug 1954. Discharged direct to unit 12 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Harewood from Flight 15 on 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 201 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Nov 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Dunedin in 1996. |
| COLLINS, John Patrick | 712165 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Wellington 4 May 1930. Transport driver for the Wellington City Council. Attested 28 Jan 1953 and enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via, New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep and entered Korea 25 Sep 1953. Served in Pusan area up to Seoul and to 38th Parallel. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 May 1954 and to Lance Corporal 6 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tp Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Mar 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 8 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and travelled by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged 29 May 1955 and posted to the Class 'C' Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living in New Plymouth 2004. Died New Plymouth 21 Aug 2012 aged 82 years. |
| COLLINS, Lloyd George | 204694 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Sydney, Australia 14 Jul 1923. Previous service in the Army from 7 Aug 1940 until TSFD to the RNZAF with Service No 445456. Served in the Pacific area and embarked 26 Apr 1945 and served first with No.5 Sqn in the New Hebrides until posted to No.10 Servicing Unit at Los Negros on 9 Aug 1945. Next posted to No.30 Servicing Unit at Jacquinot Bay, New Britain on 30 Sep 1945 and RTNZ 6 Nov 1945 per Wahine. Awarded the Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Service in Army in Jayforce followed from 30 Jul 1946 to 5 Jul 1947 (631777, Corporal, YMCA, BCOF Japan) Discharged from Jayforce 7 Aug 1947. Labourer from St Heliers, Auckland. Self-employed photographer in Hamilton at time of enlistment in Kayforce on 20 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Iwakuni, Japan 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Posted to NZ Base HQ 12 Apr 1954 and attached FAP to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 19 May 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZPro 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Jul 1954. Attached FAP Brit Comp Leave Unit 5 Aug 1954 and ceased to be attached to Brit Com Base Prov Coy. Reverted to Private on 10 Oct 1954. Compassionate RTNZ and discharge approved. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 35 days. Discharged 9 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–46, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living Katikati 2004. Died Tauranga Public Hospital 5 Feb 2005 aged 82 years. |
| COLLINS, Phillip Moses | 208712 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough 28 Oct 1928. Farm labourer for Mr Prentice at Springlands, Blenheim. Enlisted in Kayforce on 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. The attestation date is not shown on his documents. Emplaned 14 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin and Manila to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 17 Aug 1952. Had some problems with disciple before entering Korea and was awarded detention. On release from detention admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 6–13 Mar 1953. Discharged from Hospital and was held at NZ Reinf Training unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 15 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 17 Nov 1953 and was TSFD to 121 Evac Hosp. Discharged from hospital and returned to unit 28 Nov 1953. Accidentally injured 7 Apr 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14 Apr 1954 and was released the next day. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954, Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 25 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Picton 3 Feb 1984 aged 55 years. |
| COLLINS, Ralph (Snow) | 204423 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 08/09/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Auckland 26 Nov 1927. Auto Electrician for Kirk Motors, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned as a craftsman Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD the same day. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Amb 7 Feb 1953 Discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to unit 2 Mar 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 6 Aug 1953. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 20 Aug 1953 and to Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 20 Nov 1953. Promoted Staff Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Mar 1954 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 6 May 1954. RTNZ on furlough on Teal aircraft and deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954. Re-embarked on Teal aircraft as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class for Korea 26 Jul 1954 and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 until 13 May 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 27 Aug–30 Sep 1954. Completed the study and exam for Advanced Trade Certificate in Korea. M/O From NZ Base HQ to Kobe and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney and completed to journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955. from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 187 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Rotorua in 1996. Rotorua NZ KVA Branch President 2004. Died Rotorua 20 Jul 2014 aged 84 years and is buried in the Sala Street Servicemen's Cemetery. |
| COLLINS, Reginald Wanford | 30170 | Major & Quartermaster | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 13/01/2055 | 30/01/2056 | Born Akaroa, Banks Peninsula 2 Jul 1916. Had spent four years as a Senior Cadet. Enlisted in the Army at Trentham on 20 Sep 1935 as a private on probation. Promoted Lance Corporal on 1 Nov 1937 and granted the acting rank of Sergeant. Moved to Area 6 (Whanganui) 13 Apr 1938 retaining his acting rank and appointed Area NCO Area 6. Promoted Corporal Acting Sergeant 18 Sep 1939. Seconded to 2 NZEF, 25 Wellington Regt 10 May 1940, promoted Temporary Warrant Officer and appointed RSM. Promoted Sergeant 26 Sep 1940. Left NZ as a Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class in HQ 25 (Wellington) Battalion with Service No 31767. Served in Egypt but he is not mentioned in the History of 25 Battalion. Awarded British Empire Medal, Staff Sergeant, NY Hons 1947. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant & Quartermaster 9 Jan 1947, then Lieutenant & Quartermaster 1 Apr 1947 with seniority from 14 Dec 1942. Promoted Captain & QM 14 Dec 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal and NZ War Medal. Appointed to Kayforce 5 Jan 1955. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney 13 Jan 1955. Deplaned Japan 17 Jan 1955. Appointed DAQMG and Paymaster NZ Kayforce on 7 Feb 1955 and was posted to Base HQ. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb and entered Korea 10 Feb 1955. CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 13 Feb and M/I Base HQ. It is uncertain whether he returned to Japan or was retained at Pusan. Promoted Major & Quartermaster 14 Dec 1955. There is no detail as to when he left Japan for RTNZ, but he deplaned from Teal flight at Whenuapai 30 Jan 1956 without notice from Japan. Served overseas one year 18 days. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the NZ Regular Force, RNZA, 4 Mar 1956. Discharged 16 Jul 1963 having reached retiring age and was posted to the Retired List. Living in Onekawa, Napier, after retirement. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COLLYER, Edward George | 12706 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Whitechurch, Hampshire, UK, 29 Sep 1916. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 5 May 1932. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 16 Oct 1932 while at Ganges. Signalman Boy 30 Jul 1933 drafted to Resolution (battleship) 7 Sep 1933 advanced to Ordinary Signalman 29 Sep 1934 and to Signalman 29 Jun 1935. At HMS Victory and Excellent between 9 Dec 1935 and 29 Mar 1937. Drafted to Cormorant a shore station at Gibraltar 30 Mar 1937–14 Nov 1940 and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman and then to Leading Signalman 25 Mar 1940. Drafted to Renown (battleship) at Gibraltar 15 Nov 1940 and became part of the escort for a convoy to deliver 12 Hurricane aircraft to Malta. Only four arrived. Two weeks later was involved in the Battle of Cape Spartivento. In Dec HMS Renown sailed from Gibraltar to go to the aid of convoy WS5A which included 19 vessels with almost 14,000 troops embarked including the 25 Australian and 5 New Zealand Brigades. Leading Signalman Collyer returned to Victory 6 Jun 1941. Drafted to Bridlington (minesweeper) for two months 31 Jul–30 Sep 1941 then to Scylla (light cruiser) 28 May–27 Oct 1942. Drafted 2 Nov 1942 to Mercury the RN Communications/Signal School near Petersfield. Disrated 17 Nov 1942. Drafted to Circe (minesweeper and was not long before he was back operating from St Angelo, Malta. Advanced to Leading Signalman 6 May 1945. Returned to Mercury 19 Oct 1944–21 Sep 1945. Was next at Mayina, Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and short terms at Odyssey, Sultan and in Buchan Ness (Landing craft maintenance ship) 8 Feb–31 May 1946. Discharged from RN 8 Dec 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa and Italy stars, Defence Medal and War Medal. Joined RNZN at Maori in 1949 following discharge from the RN. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 but then drafted to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and sailed to NZ in that ship. On arrival in NZ served in Bellona 10 Sep 1949–14 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950–23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korea on 7 Oct 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. “When Rotoiti was steaming past Sogon-Ni Point in outer approaches of Chinnampo Harbour Leading Signalman Collier [sic] noticed a tree that seemed to have grown suspiciously since the frigate's last visit. Further investigation disclosed figures in uniform round its base. This was the prelude to the first raid on Communist positions by Rotoiti crew members.” extract from 'New Zealand and the Korean War' by Ian McGibbon. Drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954–6 Nov 1955 and went back to serve in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Acting YS 16 Jan–12 Nov 1958. Discharged to RA 5 Mar 1959. Re-entered in RNZN General Duties Branch in Jul 1964 but was discharged at his own request on 3 Feb 1965. He became the Caretaker of Glen Innes Primary School. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 28 Mar 1989 aged 73 years. |
| COLMAN, Isaac | 14498 | Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 07/07/2058 | Born UK on 31 Aug 1919. Enlisted 2 Oct 1939 in the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class. Drafted to Vindictive (repair ship) on 30 Mar 1940 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 1 Aug 1940. Served in the Norwegian campaign Apr–Jun and was involved in the final evacuation from Narvik. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class. At Pembroke 26 Jun–3 Nov 1941. Drafted to Sheffield (cruiser) on 4 Nov 1941 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 4 Mar 1942. Sheffield was known as ‘Shiny Sheff’ because many of her fittings were of stainless steel rather than brass to reduce the amount of cleaning to be done by the crew: She was involved in Russian convoy protection until hitting a mine off Iceland on 3 Mar 1942. His next ship was Rocket (destroyer) based on Pembroke IV followed shortly after by Brighton (destroyer). At Pembroke and Drake Dec 1943–Nov 1945 where he advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer and then Engineer Mechanic 2nd Class on 1 Jul 1945. Drafted to Suffolk (cruiser) on 16 Nov 1945 and was involved in the second trip to Australia to repatriate military personnel and then another trip to Singapore in late May 1946. Advanced to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 1 Aug 1946. His next ship was Leeds Castle 13 Jul 1951–18 Feb 1952. Advanced to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 2 Oct 1951. Over his service his efficiency was stated as Superior more often than Satisfactory. Released from RN 21 Apr 1953. Enlisted to RNZN at Maori, London, 12 May 1955 as Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class and advanced on the following days to Engineer Mechanic 2nd Class and 1st Class. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel 31 Mar 1957 apart from one week in Kiwi. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957. Served in Engineering Branch Royalist during second commissioning. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks. On RTNZ served in Black Prince, Rotoiti, at Irirangi and in Lachlan. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 11 Jan 1962. Discharged to RA 11 May 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| COLSON, Campbell Desmond | 15431 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Morrinsville 15 Feb 1939. Attended Pukekohe High School and helped on the family farm at Ramarama. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 Feb 1957. His initial training was in Tamaki where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman and in Philomel. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 8 Jul 1958. From 8 Nov 1958 to 5 Jan 1961 he served in Tamaki and Philomel. Sent to the UK and was held on the books of Maori in London as a crewman for Taranaki. This ship was commissioned and handed over to the RNZN on 28 Mar 1961. He was part of the crew which brought the ship to NZ making its first port of call New Plymouth on 28 Oct 1961. Cam Colson as regarded “…as smart and cheerful and has plenty of common sense but does not make full use of it. A very useful Able Seaman in every respect.” Later served in Otago and Pukaki and Lachlan. DEE 14 Feb 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COLTHORPE, George | 206146 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Ipswitch, UK, 20 Oct 1923. Wood machinist and carpenter from Newtown, Wellington. Previous service in BCOF, Japan, 15 Jun 1947–16 Aug 1948. (618006, Temporary Corporal, Ordnance Field Park.) Served in 4th Light Armoured Vehicle (Wellington Mounted Rifles) Regt. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant at Waiouru 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant at sea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 163 Bty during first Tour of Duty to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned NZ 23 Aug 1952. Came back on furlough but remained in NZ for some hospital treatment and was then attached to Central District Training Depot at Waiouru until re-posted to active service. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953 until 5 Aug 1953. Battery Quartermaster. RTNZ by air deplaning Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Otorohanga, 19 Mar 2001 aged 73 years. Medals pair offered for sale by Collector Services, Christchurch, Mar 2000. |
| COLVILLE, John Bruce | 33947 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Christchurch 22 Jan 1930. Mechanics Assistant at Latex Rubber Co Christchurch. Attested in the Regular Force 5 Sep 1949. Posted as a Trooper to RNZAC 31 Oct 1949 for duty and basic Corps courses. Attached 10 Coast Regt, Palmer Head 27 Mar 1951 for wharf duties during the wharf strike in 1951. Returned to Waiouru and was posted to Camp HQ for duty 15 Jul 1951. On staff at Armd School Waiouru then to Tank Holding and Maint Section 1 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Jul 1954. TSFD to Kayforce 17th Reinforcements on 10 Aug 1954. Emplaned at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the following day. Promoted Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1955 and to Corporal 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 07.70 on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas one year 59 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Feb 1956 and reposted to his former unit in the Regular Force as Lance Corporal. Posted to CD Training Depot, Linton, 4 Feb 1956, Discharged 19 Apr 1956. Living in Kaiapoi in 1996. Died Kaiapoi, 8 Nov 2001 aged 71 years. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COMBER, Norman Edward | 204237 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born London, UK, 21 Jan 1921. Auckland. Seven years previous service in the Royal Navy (129040) from about 1938 with five years on the reserve. DEE 21 Sep 1950 from Royal Fleet Reserve (Submarine Service–B26948) with the rate of Able Seaman. His WWII Medals are not known. Labourer and storeman at Farmers' Trading Co, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by civil air Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 Mar 1952. Accidentally injured 15 Jul 1952 when preparing tea on a petrol stove. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb, to 8055 MASH, then 121 Evac Hosp and then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure, Japan on 17 Jul with first and second degree burns to chest and abdomen. On release from hospital was posted to NZRTU, promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier (Casualty Clerk) 30 Sep 1952. He was then posted to NZ Base HQ and promoted to Temporary Bombardier 21 Nov 1952 and appointed Filing Clerk. Promoted Bombardier 27 Apr 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged 28 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. After discharge he moved to Hawaii. His Discharge Cert is still at Personal Archives, Trentham but several efforts were made to get this document to him. The envelope has postmarks for Grey Lynn NZ, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Pedro, California; and finally, San Francisco, California before being returned to NZ. |
| COMP, Peter Ronald James | 15574 | Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 2 Mar 1939. Employed by a domestic appliance manufacturer before joining the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Recruit (Local). While in Philomel advanced to Junior Electricians Mate. First sea service was in Black Prince 23 Oct 1956–25 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 26 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter region for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Again served in Black Prince twice more and then Lachlan. He applied for a discharge from the RNZN because of serious family problems. Discharged by Purchase (Free) 29 Jul 1962. If he had been serving in the Army this would probably been described as a compassionate discharge. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| COMPTON, Robert Edward (Bob) | 206066 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington 21 Apr 1927. Tractor driver, Pirinoa. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battle casualty wounded. On 24 Nov 1951 a shell from a C Troop Gun, 162 Bty, exploded prematurely as it left the barrel of the gun. This was the second time that an incident of this nature had occurred but there were no injuries on the previous occasion. Bob Compton was one of the three who were wounded on this second incident. He was admitted to 8055 MASH but Died of Wounds 24 Nov 1951. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Korea Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His next-of-kin are Entitled to NZOSM and the KWSM and the Memorial Cross. The Lake Ferry Hotel (in the Wairarapa) has a one pound (£1) note as part of a memorial dedicated to Gunner Compton. He and two friends each left a NZ £1 note at the pub to spend there on their return. His friends came back but Bob did not and this small token to his memory remains in the pub. His brother Mr R.R. Compton, Featherston, was listed as his Next of kin. |
| CONAGHAN, Warren Miller | 11720 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 14 Nov 1927. Typewriter mechanic before joining the RNZN on 22 Jan 1948. Issued the Service No 11720 and granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Like many of his time his first sea service was in Bellona 2 Oct 1948–1 Feb 1950. Served in Kaniere and Philomel briefly prior to drafting to Hawea 7 Mar 1950–18 Jan 1951. Sent to HMAS Watson 21 Mar–6 Sep 1951. Returned to Philomel 7 Sep 1 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti as Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class qualification 2 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korean waters. Based at Sasebo and served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. On 22 Feb, while anchored in the Han River estuary to provide gunfire support during a planned raid on enemy positions, she came under heavy fire from three shore batteries and withdrew without casualties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served the remainder of his engagement in Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 21 Jan 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CONDON, Patrick Gordon | 333752 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 27 Feb 1931. He was a driver for Fisher Pykel Ltd, Auckland. Previous service in TF. Enlisted at Papakura in 6th Reinforcements for Korea 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 20 Apr 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft possibly one of the aircraft which took 18th Reinforcements up to Korea, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Is a brother of R.F. CONDON q.v. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Glen Eden, Auckland, 8 Jun 1977 aged 46 years. |
| CONDON, Raymond Francis | 204563 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 15 Jul 1926. Assistant storeman before joining RNZN as an Ordinary Signalman, with Service No NZ 9515 on 20 Apr 1944 but was discharged 26 Sep 1944 as unsuitable. Enlisted as a home defence serviceman (Home Guardsman) with Service No 660920. Enlisted in RNZAF 15 Aug 1946, with Service No 71660, but was discharged 18 Apr 1951. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. These medals were sent to him at RNZAF Te Rapa in Oct 1950 where he was serving as a Leading Aircraftman. Employed as a driver for McCarten Brothers, Carriers, Onehunga. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1954 and was posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy the next day. Had some initial difficulties adhering to Routine and Standing Orders. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sidney. Served overseas one year 238 days. Discharged 23 May 1955. Brother of P.G. CONDON q.v. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CONNELL, Gilbert | 203674 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Perth, Scotland 20 Sep 1923. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service Number D/JX 304136 for four years six months reaching Able Seaman and was discharged at the termination of the war. He served in several shore stations including HMS St Christopher (Coastal Forces training base near Fort William, Scotland) and served in ML 106. He served in HMS Attack (Coastal Forces base, Portland) then in HMS Hannibal (Algiers) and was in ML 468 while in these stations. He also served in HMS St Angelo (Malta) in the MGB 373 a 39-knot small ship with two 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes. He returned to Britain in in Jan 1945 and served in the shore bases HMS Hornet, HMS Drake and HMS Defiance. Discharged from the RN on 29 Apr 1946. Then served in the Royal Fleet Reserve from 29 Apr 1948–20 Oct 1955. On arrival in NZ he was employed as a miner at Pukemiro Collieries, Huntly. Attested 28 Aug 1950 for service in Kayforce giving his brother Thomas at Maryton, Montrose, Scotland as his NOK. His Kayforce training was conducted at Papakura Camp and Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 was posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt in Korea. Admitted Swedish Hospital 15 Jan 1951 because of scalds to thorax, abdomen, face, neck and right hand and wrist from break in superheated water. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 13 Apr 1951 with infectious hepatitis and jaundice. Evacuated through 8063 MASH to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 19 Apr 1951. Several breaches of discipline resulted in a loss of money. M/I from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 14 Jul and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1952. His WWII Medal entitlement is not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tamahere, Hamilton 26 Dec 1989 aged 74 years. |
| CONNELL, John Joseph | 207784 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Dunedin 21 Apr 1929. Truck driver for Watts Transport, Dunedin. Attested for KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZ Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt, Light Aid Detachment, 19 Jan 1951 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZEME. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 21 Oct 1951. Had major problems with discipline including one very bad failure. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–28 Jun 1952 (Malaria). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight at Wellington. Served overseas one year 159 days. Admitted Dunedin Public Hosp 22–26 Sep 1952 (Malaria). Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Taradale 24 Nov 2004 aged 74 years. |
| CONNELL, Peter Charles McQueen | 920715 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 14 Jul 1919. Truck driver for Dunedin City Council. TF soldier from 31 Bty, 3 Fd Regt. Enlisted 31 Aug 1953 in Kayforce, 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 23 Mar 1954. Served in 161 Bty. When the artillery RTNZ he TSFD to RNZASC. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 26–31 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas for return to Sydney and completed the RTNZ by Teal deplaning Harewood on 5 May 1955. Served overseas one year 59 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force Unit, his old 31 Bty, 3 Fd Regt RNZA. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Remained in TF until 1 Nov 1960 having reached the rank of Bombardier. Living in Mosgiel in 1996. Living in Dunedin 2004. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| CONNOLLY, Raymon Gordon | 206090 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Wellington 1 Jun 1927. Textile engineer at Lower Hutt. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted Swedish Hospital 10 Jan 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Feb 1951. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1951 from NZ Reinf Training Unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I 16 Fd Regt 7 May 1951. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 16 Fd Regt LAD and TSFD to RNZEME 7 Jul 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt LAD and posted to NZ Base HQ 11 Jun 1952 Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. Died Turakina, Whanganui, 15 Jul 1992 aged 65 years. |
| CONNOR, Gordon Murray (Cockie) | 207713 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/05/2053 | Born Dunedin 29 Apr 1924. WWII Army Hostilities Only as Trooper 627209, 18 Aug 1942 to 21 Apr 1943. Enlisted in RNZAF 24 Mar with Service No 4313832. Served in Espiritu Santo 24 Mar 1944 to 14 Mar 1945 in Base Depot Reception Pool (BDRP) then No.12 Service Unit. RTNZ then went back to Espiritu Santo 1 Aug–9 Dec 1945 and served in Personnel Reception Pool (PRP). Discharged 19 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45 andNZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as Sergeant on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 22–29 Mar 1951 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ to attend Commissioning Course. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Attended Kayforce OCTU 20 Jul–6 Sep 1951. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked with 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella with 3rd Reinforcements at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 13 May 1953. Served in Korea one year 323 days. Reposted to Regular Force as Instructor RNZA at Papakura Camp. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later posted to Reserve of Officers soon after RTNZ. Re-enlisted in the Regular Force. Served in South Vietnam from 6 Jul 1965 to 5 Feb 1966, original Battery Captain. Medical evacuation to RAAF Butterworth in Malaya. Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal awarded. Qualifying date 6 Jan 1966. Retired as Assistant Military Secretary in rank of Major in 1976. Posted to the Retired List 1 Dec 1976. Died of cancer, at Rotorua, 2 May 2000 aged 74 years. |
| CONNOR, John Arthur (Jack) | 206865 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born Dunedin 28 Feb 1926. Civil trade-Jockey. Enlisted in the Interim Army 18 Feb 1947 with Service No 816722 and served in 2 Construction Sqn, Linton Camp also served briefly at 35 Army Tp Coy, NZE, Plimmerton Military Camp. Discharged at his own request on 7 Nov 1947. Then lived in Otaki but worked as a labourer for A.H. Miles, Paraparaumu. Enlisted in Kayforce 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt in Korea. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 7–16 Aug 1953 (Escort Duties). M/I 16 Fd Regt 19 Aug 1953 on return from Escort Duties. To NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for furlough. Embarked on 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Sydney. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 23 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were lost and later replaced at cost. Later also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 22 Jun 1954 shortly after return to NZ. Died Palmerston North 26 Feb 2009 aged 83 years. |
| CONNOR, Owen Kenneth | 621114 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Whanganui 19 Aug 1932. Pinter and paper hanger for Hughs and Allomes, Whanganui. Called up for CMT 9 May1950. Served in RNZAC until he was TSFD to Kayforce and attested on 15 Oct 1952 in 5th Kayforce Reinforcements. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 19 Apr 1953 for course. Returned to unit on 10 May 1953 ex CATC, Inchon. Had several problems accepting military discipline and obeying orders. Twice took military vehicles for his own use. (R&SO Part II Orders. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni. Flew via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 230 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CONNOR, Trevor | 208714 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Waihi 16 Oct 1928. Working as a labourer on the Waitaki Hydro power scheme. Enlisted 31 Mar 1952 in Kayforce at Dunedin. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Port Moresby and Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty. Attended a three-week course 17 Nov–6 Dec 1952 at CATC (Inchon) and his course report is the only reference to this course. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Feb 1953 and appointed 2i/c gun: Lance Bombardier, 8 May 1953; to Temporary Bombardier 17 Apr 1954 as Section Bombardier and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 19 May 1954 and appointed Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and furlough deplaning Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. After leave he re-emplaned as a Sergeant on an RNZAF aircraft for Korea on 2 Sep 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Sep and M/I that unit on 12 Sep 1954. He remained in Korea until 22 Nov 1954. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb with tonsillitis. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to Harewood and deplaned from Teal flight 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas three years 35 days. Discharged 19 Feb 1955. Died Alexandra, 13 Jun 2002 aged 73 years. Was a member of the Alexandra RSA at the time of his death. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CONNOR, William Herritt Steele | 204057 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Okaihau, Bay of Islands on 18 Jan 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. She ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and flown to Iwakuni, Japan. Embarked Sasebo for three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Was posted to Inchon Rest Centre as Driver, then to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Attached to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 27 Feb–2 Mar 1953. Promoted Corporal 1 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned at Auckland on 26 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 29 May 2007 aged 78 years. |
| CONRAD, George | 204622 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Lake Ohia on 29 Oct 1929. Labourer for Southdown Freezing Works, Penrose, Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the armistice area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 157 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Living in Auckland 1991. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died 22 Jan 2007 aged 76 years. A Korea Medal named 204622 DVR. G. CONRAD was sold on TradeMe 26 Sep 2012. |
| CONRAD, Robert | 33310 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Lake Ohia, Northland, on 4 Jul 1927. Employed as a Post & Telegraph Linesman before he entered the NZRF on 2 Mar 1949. Discharged at his own request on 21 Aug 1951. Employed as a driver at Parnell, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1953. Ex Regular Force soldier. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and entered Korea on 10 Mar 1953. Committed several offences against Routine and Standing Orders and was twice promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and reverted to Gunner. Granted a further 12-month extension of service dating from 7 Sep 1954. The third time promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Sep 1954 he retained the rank and was promoted to sub Lance Bombardier on 8 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 263 days. He did not return to complete the extension. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland, 31 Oct 1996 aged 69 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM) and NZDSM. |
| CONSTANTINE, Sydney | 211315 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Wellington on 27 Jun 1929. Farmer employed by Mr B Smith, Paekakariki. Attested 23 Sep 1953 in Kayforce. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru. AWOL 55 days, recovered and sent to Ardmore Detention Barracks. Posted to Active Service 10 Dec 1953, was in Fort Dorset, Wellington 21–28 Jan 1954 and returned to Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil airlines to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Committed more offences and accumulated more field punishment and detention. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Served overseas 340 days. Served overseas 340 days. Discharged 15 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. |
| CONWAY-BROWN, John | 208193 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Vancouver, Canada 6 May 1930. Came to visit New Zealand and joined the NZ Army 12 Jun 1951 just after his 21st birthday. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni Posted to Divisional HQ Transport Platoon was involved driving General staff officers at Div HQ in the Imjin River area. Used to take their vehicles down to the Imjin river to wash them. John had the oldest jeep in the unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Took his discharge in Japan and returned to Canada on 25 Jun 1953. Living in British Columbia, Canada to present day. John's father George enlisted in the Canadian Army in WWI and TSFD to the British Army. Was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Later served in Russia with the Expeditionary Force against the Bolshevists and was awarded the Order of St Stanislas by the Imperial Russian Government. |
| CONWAY, Keith Leslie | 203629 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Auckland on 7 Jul 1926. Came from Devonport but was working as a freezing works hand in Hastings before enlisting in NZ component of BCOF, Japan (660285, Private. NZ Base HQ unit) 1947–48. Enlisted in Kayforce and was a member of Advance Party No.1, which emplaned 7 Dec 1950 on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Was initially in NZRTU in Pusan, Korea (in an old Japanese Barracks. Was a Bren gunner attached to King’s Shropshire Light Infantry for several weeks. Then returned to Fd Regt as an Ammunition number Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ on furlough via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-embarked for Korea on 22 Jul 1952 and remained in Korea until 6 Aug 1953. Mentioned in Despatches (Temporary Lance Bombardier) London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005, for his action at the Observation Post on Hill 159. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in RNZN General Service Hand 1974–86 (21460). Discharged 6 Jul 1986. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Noosa, Australia? 19 Oct 2008. |
| COOK, Albert Leslie | 200097 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/11/2054 | Born Manly, Sydney, Australia 19 Jan 1923. He served in the NZ TF and was serving in 20 Anti-Tank Bty in 1942. Embarked for Middle East in 11th Reinforcements on 12 Jan 1944. Service No 446663. Disembarked Middle East 20 Feb 1944. M/I 7 NZ ATK Regt 22 Nov 1944. Posted to 2 NZ Div Prov Coy 21 Oct 1945. M/O 2 NZ Div Prov Coy to 111 Coy Com Mil Police Naples to attend Course. TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Nov 1945. Reached rank of Sergeant. Disembarked NZ 10 Feb 1946. Struck off the Strength of 2 NZEF on 3 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Joined the Territorial Force and Posted to 6 LAA Bty as 2nd Lieutenant on 1 Dec 1948 and was seconded to the Emergency Force from 6th Light Anti-Aircraft Regt, RNZA, on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru Camp on 13 Sep 1950. To be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant on 30 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served 163 Bty. To be Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant while appointed Duty NCO on 21 May 1952. Posted to NZRTU 20 Aug 1951. To be Staff Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding appointment of Battery Sergeant Major on 24 Aug 1951. Posted back to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Feb 1952. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 31 Mar 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) on 11 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned from the RMA Awatere at Wellington on 25 Apr 1952. M/I to Burnham Camp 26 May 1952. Re-emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Korea 26 May 1952 to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni on 31 May 1952. Re-entered Korea 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned for RTNZ a second time to be an instructor in NZ and deplaned Wellington on 13 Sep 1952. M/I Burnham Camp ex leave 25 Sep 1952. Granted leave 20 Dec 1952 and reported back to Burnham Camp 6 Jan 1953. Re-emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class for his third time. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and re-entered Korea 19 May 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Nov–12 Dec 1953 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce on 4 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later applied for entry into the Regular Force 18 Nov 1963 but was not successful. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| COOK, Clarence Jeffrey | 578114 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/02/2054 | 08/11/2055 | Born Hastings 31 Mar 1932. Served in RNZAF Territorial Air Force 13 Jan 1951–21 Sep 1953. Electrician employed by H.W. Louie, Hastings. Attested 23 Sep 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas DC4 via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 13 Feb 1954. Posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Feb 1954 and entered Korea 20 Feb 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 22 Feb 1954. Regarded by 2nd Lieutenant Dodson as good worker and keen but needed some supervision. Had some minor lapses of military discipline. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2–9 Mar 1955 then discharged direct to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7–13 May 1955 and posted back to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 22 Oct 1955. Disembarked from TSS Monowai at Wellington 8 Nov 1955. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged 8 Jan 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COOK, George Frederick | 15642 | Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Preston, Northumberland, UK, 11 Apr 1930. Was a cinema projectionist before he enlisted in the RN as a Stoker with Service No P/SKX 860044. After initial training at Royal Arthur and Raleigh he was drafted to HMS Newfoundland (light cruiser) 14 Feb–7 Apr 1949 then to the aircraft carrier Implacable 8 Apr 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 5 Jul 1949. Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) 8 May 1950 Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Jul 1950. He was then held on strength at HMS Victory 3 Sep 1950–4 Dec 1951. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Jul 1951. Drafted to Newcastle (light cruiser) 5 Dec 1951 then back to Victory 20 May 1952. Drafted back to Newcastle as Stoker Mechanic on 9 Jul 1952 and went to take part in the UN operations in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. Returned to Victory 15 Jun 1954 and completed his RN service reaching the rate of Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Mar 1955. Discharged 4 Oct 1955. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori in London 7 May 1956 as Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) the next day. Was taken on strength of Royalist while it was being refitted and upgraded. Royalist was handed over to the RNZN on 9 Jul 1956 and George Cook sailed with her to NZ and was involved in the Suez affair before continuing to make its way to NZ. HE remained in Royalist on arrival in NZ. HMNZS Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class on 30 Jul 1957. On RTNZ was drafted to Tamaki 2 Oct 1958–2 Aug 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 13 Feb 1959. In Philomel advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 13 Feb 1960. Drafted to Royalist again 13 Apr 1960, advanced to Acting Petty Officer Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Sep 1960 and to Petty Officer Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Sep 1962. DEE 6 May 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| COOK, Gordon Brian | 33004 | Corporal | Attached 5 RIDG | RNZAC | 31/01/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Regular Force soldier 1948-1952. 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure, 18 Mar 1952. Several former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Died of Wounds on 26 May 1952. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were passed to family. Also NZ Memorial Cross. A framed picture of his last resting place in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan, is displayed at the School of Armour, Waiouru. A painting picturing a Centurion tank in the front line with crew activity, was presented to the Chief of General Staff on 26 May 2002, the 50th anniversary of the death of Corporal Cook. |
| COOK, Herbert Geoffrey (Geoff) | 302061 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/11/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Came from Russell. Emplaned 17 Nov 1953 on a Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Korea and was posted to C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Mar 1954. To report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Graduated 2nd Lieutenant, Kayforce OCTU, 5 Jun 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 28 Jun 1954 until 23 Mar 1955. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC, on 20 Oct 1954. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, NZASC, with rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 30 Apr 1955. Died 1971 aged 40 years. |
| COOK, James Thomas | 970323 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Nightcaps 17 Jun 1931. Labourer from Mossburn, Southland. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Christchurch deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 18 days. Awarded UN Medal only. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.568 was sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Ohai, Southland. Posted to 1 O South Regt as TF soldier on arrival back in NZ. Little information obtained re this soldier. |
| COOK, James Wilton | 33561 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Palmerston North 3 Oct 1923. Served as Leading Aircraftman in RNZAF 31 Mar 1944 to 12 Oct 1945. Served in the Works Section Nausori, Fiji., one year 15 days awarded Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939–45 War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Cheese maker at Palmerston North. Served in Jayforce as 616579 Sapper, NZE. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p, 27. Embarked 29 May 1946 and RTN Z 5 Oct 1948. Driver for Vacuum Oil Co, Auckland, before he joined the Regular Force. Came from Rangiotu near Palmerston North. TSFD 20 Nov 1951 from RF to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to 101 Transport Coy, Randwick and TSFD 19 Feb to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan, disembarking Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 24 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 May 1952 and was discharged to unit 9 May 1952. Admitted 60 Inf Fd Amb 30 Sep 1952 accidentally injured shoulder. Discharged 4 Oct 1952 direct to unit. M/O and attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 17 Feb 1953. M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl and CTBA to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 6 and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 16 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 27 Sep 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 27 Feb 1956 and reposted to Regular Force. Discharged and re-enlisted 12 Sep 1960 as Temporary Lance Corporal storeman and served on RNZAOC. Discharged as Staff Sergeant 2 Oct 1975. Later awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOK, John Ian Thomas | 36752 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 20/01/2056 | Born Christchurch 13 Jul 1924. Employed as a printer with Morris and Morris Marshall, Christchurch. Previous service in the RNZAF with Service No 444684 from 29 Sep 1944 to 3 Jul 1946 as Leading Aircraftman cook. Also served 247 days as a cook in the RNZASC in the Interim Army from 16 Jul 1946 to 26 Apr 1947. Enlisted in the Regular Force 19 Nov 1952 and allotted Army No.36752. Served in Tihoi Camp and Papakura Camp. Seconded to Kayforce 20 Oct 1954. Emplaned Auckland 3 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hasting for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Attended cooking course 19 Jul–14 Aug 1955 while in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 May 1955. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 27 Feb 1956 and was reposted to Regular Force. Served in Korea one year 17 days. Served mainly in the South Island until posting to serve in 1 RNZIR. Gurr’s Battalion in Malaysia 10 Nov 1963–15 Aug 1965. Did not prepare meals well in Malaysia. Demoted to Driver. Emplaned 15 Aug 1965 Changi, Singapore for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 18 Aug 1965. Discharged from the Army Jun 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Did not serve in Borneo. GSM purchased at sale in London now in private collection in NZ. Entitled to War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COOK, Leslie Morrison | 15028 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 28/09/2054 | Born Pt Chevalier, Auckland, 7 Nov 1938. Schoolboy at Putaruru before enlisting in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 4 Feb 1954. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class, 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki and left in that ship to serve in Korean waters between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. Rated Junior Seaman 1 Jan 1956 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 May 1956 while in Korean waters. On RTNZ was in Philomel 14 Aug–7 Jul 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Jul–11 Aug 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 7 Jul 1957. Drafted to Rotoiti 12 Aug 1957–2 Aug 1959. Was involved in operation Grapple the nuclear test monitoring. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Aug–2 Nov 1959 and then to Philomel 3 Nov 1959. Discharged BNPS 28 Apr 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZ Special Services Medal and NZDSM. |
| COOK, Stanley James | 208165 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 27 Sep 1928. Came from Tuatapere, Southland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni late Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Served in 10 NZ Tpt Coy and Div HQ Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Both Korea Medals awarded. Living in Invercargill in 1996. Died Invercargill, 30 Oct 2002. |
| COOK, William | 206763 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Manakau, near Otaki 1 Jun 1926. He was a labourer at Kaiwharawhara, Wellington. Embarked Wellington HMT 91 on 20 Apr 1945, NZ 15th Reinforcements with Service No 816595. Disembarked Egypt 12 May 1945. Served as a Trooper and then later TSFD to Jayforce 18 Oct 1945 and posted to 27 (NZ) Bn 22 Oct 1945. Embarked Naples 19 Feb 1946 for Japan. Discharged 25 Oct 1946. Awards not known but would include 1939–45 War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15 p.32. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 of Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air but the plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1952. Served in ‘Easy’ Troop (later known as ‘Echo’ Troop) 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Jun 1953 and was discharged to unit 19 Jun 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 30 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 304 days. Discharged 12 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ War Service Medal 1946–49 NZDSM and KWSM. Died Birkdale, Auckland, 17 Feb 1963 aged 37 years. |
| COOKE, Foster Wolsley | 33248 | Corporal | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 19/04/2052 | 13/11/2052 | Born Wellington 12 Oct 1928. Architectural draughtsman who had worked for Gray, Young, Norton and Young in Wellington. Regular Force soldier from 11 Jan 1949–1954. Also served in BCOF Japan (815927, Private, NZ Base HQ unit and for a short time in NZ Army Education Service) embarked 15 Jul 1947, entered Japan 2 Aug 1947 and RTNZ 11 Oct 1948. Entering the Regular Force on 11 Jan 1949 he was appointed Surveyor's Clerk and chainman. Kayforce Replacement. Promoted Lance Corporal at Linton 7 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Promoted Temporary Corporal 6 Jun 1952. Suffered multiple wounds to his back, chest and arms 27 Sep 1952 when he stepped on a live mine while arming mines in a minefield. Admitted 8055 MASH and placed on seriously ill list. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 4 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for medical RTNZ 7 Nov 1952 and deplaned Wellington 13 Nov 1952. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 16 Jun 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Served overseas 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from the Regular Force 6 Feb 1954 having completed his engagement. Died Birkenhead, Auckland, 20 Sep 1984 aged 55 from head injuries following a vehicle accident. Also awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Later Entitled to NZDSM. |
| COOKE, Graeme Mervyn | 12526 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Hamilton 17 Jul 1933. Entered the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys on 11 Nov 1948 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 31 Mar 1949. Drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1950–26 Jun 1951. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Jun 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Apr 1951. Served briefly in Philomel then drafted to Lachlan 24 Jan–6 Jun 1952 then to Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 4 Oct 1952 and advanced to Able Seaman 7 Apr 1952. Attended HMAS Rushcutter on training courses 22 Oct 1953–7 Feb 1954. Served in Philomel 8 Feb 1954 then moved onto Tamaki 24 Feb 1954–15 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 15 Jun 1954 and served in Malayan and Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Served Malayan waters 1954–55. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 16 Jun 1954 then to Acting Leading Seaman 23 Jul 1954 and to Leading Seaman 23 Jul 1955. Served again in Philomel 15 Nov 1955–12 Jul 1956. Sent to HMAS Watson to attend courses 13 Jul–12 Nov 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Sep 1956. Later served in Philomel, Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer 1 Sep 1957. Later served in Tarapunga, then Philomel where he was appointed Acting Regulating Petty Officer then Regulating Petty Officer. Later served in Tamaki, Philomel, Pukaki and Lachlan again where he was appointed Acting Master at Arms (Local) 1 Aug 1961. He relinquished that appointment when he went to Irirangi but took up the appointment again on 23 Oct 1962. Master at Arms Cooke qualified on SIB Selection Course and also qualified on Detective Qualification course. He became Master at Arms 24 Jul 1963 and continued to serve in Philomel, then Royalist in Malaysian waters during Confrontation 1964–65. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 17 Jul 1966. Also served in Tamaki, Wakefield, Philomel and Otago. Awarded British Empire Medal (QB Hons 1 Jan 1967), NZOSM, Naval GSM clasp ‘Malaya’. NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, Naval LS&GC Medal with bar. Died Thames 3 Dec 2011 aged 78 years. |
| COOKE, Ronald F | 11343 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 25 Jan 1927. Employed as a Railway fireman with NZ Railways before enlistment in the RNZN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 30 Jan 1947. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 19 Jun 1947–14 Oct 1948. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 21 Aug 1947 and then to Stoker Mechanic 30 Dec 1947. Served in Philomel 15 Oct 1948–25 Oct 1949 then served in Kiwi 26 Oct–18 Dec 1949. Drafted to Taupo 28 Feb 1950 and sailed for the Korean theatre 29 Aug 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) 28 Dec 1952. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and he remained in this ship until moved to serve in Philomel 7 Nov 1951. DEE 29 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOKE, William George | 460566 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Auckland on 11 Nov 1929. Fireman in NZ Railways at Taumarunui at the time he enlisted 2 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by air onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Reinf Unit on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs and served in C Troop, at Imjin River. Suffered from Malaria during his tour of duty. Admitted to Canadian Hospital at Wui Jambu. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ by Qantas via Guam and Sydney. He then flew to deplane Auckland 13 Oct 1944 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 24 Nov 1954. Posted to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.571 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Frankton Junction. |
| COOKSON, Frederick | 204059 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born Rotorua 3 Dec 1925. Came from Rotokawa, Rotorua. Previous service in RNZN for three years with Service No NZ8427. Then worked as a seaman for Union Steamship Company for six years before joining Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 27 Aug 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1952 and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952 then Acting Corporal 15 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Re-emplaned in Teal flight to Sydney bound for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1952 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. M/O NZ Reinf Training Unit and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 10 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 16 Mar 1953 and to Corporal 1 Sep 1953 appointed Section IC. Had several indiscretions which may well have hindered further promotion. Emplaned Japan 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8.30am, 9 Jun 1954. Served overseas 2 years 257 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Sep 1954. Died Rotorua, 21 Sep 1998 aged 72 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Brother of Robert and Tom Cookson. |
| COOKSON, Robert Kotuku (Bob) | 206721 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Rotokawa, Rotorua 22 Aug 1930. His surname was previously UA). Labourer at the Gisborne Freezing Works. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement under the surname of UA (his mother's maiden name) which he had corrected on 9 Oct 1957. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi 2nd Flight) to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight to deplane Iwakuni 21Apr 1952. Entered Korea 27 Apr 19532 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 6 Jul 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 27 Feb 1953 for rugby trials. M/I NZ Base HQ 2 Mar 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ (CTBA) 11 Mar 1953 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 14 Mar 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Flew from Australia and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 at 8.45am. Served overseas one year 221 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1954. Brother of Frederick and Tom Cookson. Died Tauranga 3 Oct 2009, aged 77 years. Buried at Rotorua. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Became a primary school teacher. Joined 1 Hawkes Bay Regt, Territorial Force, 19 Jan 1960. Discharged 1 May 1961 SNLR. Later also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| COOKSON, Thomas Albert (Tom) | 204060 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 28/05/2053 | Born Rotokawa, Rotorua, 3 Aug 1927. Bargeman Labourer for L. H Julian, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 as a member of Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. M/I Reinforcement Training Unit 30 Aug 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 19 Nov–29 Nov 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 3 Feb 1952. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 7 Feb 1952. Had problems driving a vehicle safely and was AWOL several times. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 20 Apr 1953. Fourteen days leave in Australia to see his brother on way home to NZ approved. Deplaned Auckland 28 May 1953. Served overseas one year 285 days. Suffered from Malaria and was twice admitted to Rotorua Public Hospital and remained in NZDF care until these were resolved. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Dec 1953. Living in Thames in 1996. In 2001 claimed his service medals stating that they had never been received as he was cutting tracks for the Wild-Life Branch of Internal Affairs. The original medals were issued 19 Aug 1957 and were never returned to NZDF. These were re-issued 3 Mar 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Thames public Hospital, 10 Jul 2005 aged 77 years. Brother of Frederick and Robert Cookson. |
| COOMBE, Brian Joseph | 592020 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/09/2054 | 17/01/2055 | Born Opunake 8 Jan 1932. Enlisted in 1st intake CMT and was then a serving TF soldier in 22 LAA Bty, RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements at New Plymouth and was attested on 5 May 1954. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Oct 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt posted to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb and TSFD to NZ Base HQ X(ii) List 11 Nov 1954. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ and placed on NZ Roll 3 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Jan 1955 for RTNZ (Medical) and deplaned from Teal flight Auckland 17 Jan 1955. Served overseas 138 days. Discharged 5 Mar 1955 and reposted to Territorial Force 1 Nelson Marlborough & West Coast Regt. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COOMBE, Brian Roderic | 204727 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 28/06/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Te Aroha 26 Jun 1929. Tractor driver employed by Sweetacres, Victoria St, Auckland. Enlisted 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce at Papakura. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Committed several disciplinary offences including before entering Korea on 21 Aug 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Sqn LAD 19 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 21 Oct 1954 as a Driver. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955 taking two-days to move between the two locations. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and RTNZ on Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland deplaning 12 May 1955. Served overseas 319 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Ellerslie, Auckland, 30 Jul 2006 aged 77 years. |
| COOMBE, Peter Franklin | 14123 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Waipukurau 17 Feb 1935. Farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class on 24 Jan 1952. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Advanced to Junior Stoker 1st Class 27 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 27 May 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea. Spent a week in the British destroyer HMS Constance on passage to join Rotoiti being TSFD to Rotoiti on 25 Sep 1952 although his posting card states 17 Sep 1952. Advanced to Stoker 17 Aug 1952. RTNZ in Hawea on 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost. Later served in Bellona 9 Sep 1953–9 Sep 1954, then Black Prince 10 Sep 1954. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class 19 Mar 1955 then back to Bellona for four months and then Black Prince where he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 7 Mar 1956. His final sea service was in Lachlan. Discharged 7 Jan 1957, BNPS with 30 days invaliding leave. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth 2001. |
| COOMBER, Bryon John | 689002 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 29/03/2054 | Born Lower Hutt 10 Nov 1930. Served in 7th intake CMT then became serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Wellington Regt. M/O on posting to Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Driver for Post & Telegraph Department. Attested in Kayforce 22 Apr 1953 at Masterton. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O NZ Reinf Trg UNI and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and marched into the Regiment on 1 Nov 1953. Served in E Tp, 163 Bty. Injured his arm while trying to stop a 44-gallon drum of petrol falling over. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 22 Feb 1954 and TSFD the same day to Brit Com Z Med Unit and onto Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(ii) List 22 Feb 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical) and S/O X(ii) List 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons (Palsy left Arm) and travelled on SS Monowai from Sydney to Auckland arriving 29 Mar 1954. Served overseas 160 days. Was not fit for civil occupation and remained under medical care on full pay until re-boarded and assessed fit for civil occupation. Pay ceased and he was discharged from Kayforce 5 Jul 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOMBES, Ronald Joseph | 206237 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Newton Abbott, Devon, UK. Came to NZ after WWII and was living in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Discharged 30 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost. Died New Plymouth, 8 Sep 1998. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. The Replacement set offered for sale at Mobray’s Auctions (Otaki) on 11 Sep 2020. |
| COONEY, Brendan Anthony | 207519 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Gore on 10 Oct 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 29 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and flown by Qantas to Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Twin brother of Peter Francis Cooney. |
| COONEY, Lindo Francis | 208162 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/05/2054 | Born Gore, Otago 28 Jul 1925. Served in the RNZAF 19 Jun 1943 to 24 Sep 1945. Hostilities Only and was awarded 1939–45 War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a grocer for Single Profit Stores, Wyndham. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) M/O from Darwin 11pm on 22 Aug 1951 and flown by Qantas to deplane Japan 23 Aug 1951. Sailed from Japan and entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct 1951. Hospitalised three times while in Korea. Last time he was discharged to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU and finally posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Jun 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 23 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Feb 1953, Re-entered Korea 9 Feb 1953 and was reposted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 21 Mar 1953 appointed Troop Sergeant and to Sergeant 21 Dec 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 May 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping for Australia. Deplaned Wellington 18 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served as Private in HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt, attested 18 Jul 1957. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington at 5pm on 28 Nov 1957 for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 28 Dec 1957. Went to the Jungle Warfare School at Kotta Tinggi before moving to North Malaya. M/O to Nyassa Camp 12 Feb 1958 and M/I Ipoh Area 13 Feb 1958 and M/O to Sungu Kuang Camp To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 18 Jan 1958. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ and disembarked at Lyttelton on 15 Dec 1959. Posted to 4 Inf Bde Gp Sigs Sqn, Papakura Camp on RTNZ. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Cousin of Brendan and Peter Cooney. |
| COONEY, Peter Francis | 207896 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Gore on 10 Oct 1928. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 18 Jul 1946 to 2 Apr 1927. Had just resigned from the Post & Telegraph Department at Gore as a linesman. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950 at Invercargill. Appears to have been initially selected for travel on the Ormonde. Illness caused delay to his departure for overseas service. He was then at the Army School in Trentham 27 Apr–17 Jun 1951. Emplaned on third lift from Whenuapai in Jun 1951 to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 16 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 11 Nov then to Lance Corporal on 12 Jan 1952 holding the appointment of Issuer. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 290 days. Discharged 15 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch 21 May 1990 aged 61. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. His family later received the NZOSM and the KWSM on his behalf. Twin brother of Brendon Anthony Cooney? |
| COOPER, Alan William | 202561 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/11/2055 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, on 17 May 1915. Served in British Army 1933–42, Indian Army 1942–48. His awards for service in those armies is not known. Appointed to Kayforce 9 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Temporary Captain while employed as Workshop Platoon Commander 5 Oct 1951. OC 10 Tpt Coy for period in Dec 1951. Temporary Major, OC 10 Tpt Coy 21 May 1952. Major 21 Aug 1952. Appointed MBE London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 22 Feb 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. UN Truce Supervisor Palestine. Awarded UNTSO Medal. Also ER II Coronation Medal 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOPER, Ashley Rutene Kiwara | 211340 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Te Ararora, East Coast, on 14 Jun 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. Underwent training for Korea in Waiouru and Papakura camp. Emplaned Auckland 20 Dec 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea on 4 May 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Lance Bombardier while holding appointment of Artificer RA. TSFD to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954 when 16 Fd Regt RTNZ. Awarded UN Medal for Korea only. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955. Discharged 26 Jul 1955. Died Wairoa 29 Jan 1987 aged 58 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COOPER, Christopher | 207725 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/09/2053 | Born Timaru. Photographed at Waiouru in Auckland Weekly News late 1950 with Lieutenant V.J. Duley in camouflaged command post. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. RTNZ 29 Jan 1952 to attend an OCTU course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Re-embarked for Korea, 22 Jul 1952 and returned to NZ 2 Oct 1952. Went to Cheviot while on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea for third time on 23 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer. Dated 1 Mar 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 26 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 6 Dec 1953 and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOPER, Clifford John | 12511 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 21 Apr 1930. Born Christchurch, NZ 6 Mar 1936. Grocer's assistant before enlisting the RNZN 22 Jan 1953 as a Junior Stores Assistant. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 26 May 1953. Advanced to Probationary Stores Assistant 6 Sep 1953. RUN 26 Mar 1954 and removed from ships books at that date. Not returned to RNZN until 25 Sep 1954 and returned to Bellona. Advanced to Stores Assistant 5 Oct 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Jan 1955 and sailed in that ship to serve in Korean waters Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Served mainly on the west coast. On RTNZ he was posted to Philomel 9 Sep 1956 and disappeared the same day. Record marked RUN. Removed from ship books 9 Sep 1956. No medals issued to date. |
| COOPER, David Haopili (Hoppi) | 300436 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Ex TF soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 16 Jun 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea circa 18 Oct and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 23 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COOPER, David Walter Charles | 203657 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Morrinsville 1930. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 as a Lance Bombardier for RTNZ by civil air. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year and 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.580 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Morrinsville. Died Morrinsville 16 Aug 2009 aged 79. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOPER, Graham Wilson | 13408 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dobson, West Coast, South Island, NZ 6 Nov 1934. Started work as a butcher's helper. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona 13 Jun–16 Dec 1951. When rated Ordinary Seaman he requested a change to become a Stoker. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951–14 Aug 1953 and sailed for service in Korea 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 May 1952. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 with this date given as his change to Stoker together with eight weeks former service being counted towards advance to SM. Served again in Bellona then Black Prince. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Korea Medals and UN Korea Medal issued. Medals sent for engraving at RNZN Dockyard 19 Sep 1957. Served in Rotoiti during Operation Grapple. Drafted as Leading Mechanician (Engineering) to Endeavour 6 May–24 Nov 1958 and may have sailed to Antarctica in her. Later served in Kaniere and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Mechanician (Engineering) 20 Aug 1959 and in Royalist. Promoted Petty Officer Mechanician (Engineering) 5 Jan 1961. Served in Lachlan 31 Jan 1962–21 Mar 1963. DEE 5 Nov 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Special Service Medal and KWSM. Living in Callangur, Queensland, Australia in 2002. |
| COOPER, John Tahu | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 28/06/2054 | 20/08/2054 | Came from Wellington. Vocalist and Guitarist. No medals authorised. May have been the same Mr Jonny Cooper who went as a concert party member on 29 Aug–27 Sep 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. He was a friend of Stuart Gordon, the blind entertainer and was his ‘eyes’ whenever he required assistance. Died 2014, aged 84. |
| COOPER, Leslie John | 203513 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Waihi on 30 Apr 1925. Served in Jayforce, Japan 1946–47. Embarked 29 May 1946 HMT 95 (Empire Pride) and entered Japan 14 Jun 1946. Served in 2 NZ Div Cav Regt. Served in NZ Tokyo Bn 15 Jan–6 Mar 1947. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Discharged 23 Oct 1947. Employed as a labourer for Tattersfield Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted from Paeroa 30 Aug 1950 in Kayforce. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Regimental signaller, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. KILLED IN ACTION on 13 Oct 1951 by Chinese mortar fire while on OP duties attached to King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regt on Hill 227 Imjin. Was sheltering in a slit trench when a Chinese mortar round hit his trench around 1am in the morning. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan Allied Plot 9, Row 1 Grave No.294. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM, NZ Memorial Cross and KWSM. His parents received a medallion from The President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Park Chung Hee as a personal token to the next of kin of NZ Servicemen who lost their lives in Korea. |
| COOPER, Norman John | 12855 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 28 Aug 1930. Farmhand before enlisting in the RNZN as a Stoker on a six-year engagement 13 Jan 1949. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1949 and then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic13 Oct 1950 and to Leading Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on patrols and escort duties on the west coast. She also provided naval gunfire support to operations against North Korean and Chinese Communist forces. While in Korean waters advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. RTNZ 28 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 3 Nov 1953 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Mar 1954. DEE 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 2 May 1979 aged 49 years. |
| COOPER, Oswald George Owen (Buster) | 12511 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hastings, NZ 21 Apr 1930. Schoolboy before enlisting the RNZN 14 Oct 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 2 Jun 1949–2 Feb 1950. Drafted to Tutira 3 Feb 1950 advanced to Able Seaman 2 Mar 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 2 Jul 1950 and sailed the following day for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Arrived Sasebo Aug 1950 and initially employed on escort duties between Japan and Korea. In Sep 1950 supported the Inchon landings of US 4th Marine Division and in Oct helped protect minesweeping operations prior to the Wonson landings. Able Seaman Cooper TSFD to Tutira 4 Nov 1950 Tutira after the Inchon and Wonson landings (near Seoul) returned to patrols and escort duties and as the Chinese and North Korean forces pushed south was involved in bombardment of coastal land transport routes. RTNZ 30 May 1951. After leave was briefly in Philomel before being sent to HMAS Rushcutter 5 Aug 1951 to 4 Jan 1952. On RTNZ was in Philomel for just over a year from 5 Jan 1952. Drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953 and remained with the vessel until a few days before he was DEE 13 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 5 Oct 2010. |
| COOPER, Peter Percival Clarke | 206764 | Lance Bombardier | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZA | 31/05/2051 | 30/08/2054 | Born Everton, UK, on 11 May 1923. Came from Wellington where he was employed as a photographer with National Publicity Studios for three and a half years. Next-of-kin Mrs S. Cooper (mother) Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, England, UK. Served in Royal Navy during WWII, Service No C/JX 317928 from 15 Dec 1941 to 24 May 1946. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement, 2nd Flight. Kayforce 1952–54. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Bombardier, Acting Sergeant promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Oct 1952 while holding appointment of Photographer. Also attached to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo. Kayforce official photographer. Public Relations, HQ NZ Kayforce. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team and returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce on 23 Nov 1954. Joined Regular Force on 12 May 1954–24 Sep 1958. Served as Sergeant in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, 1955–57 and served in Malaya during the Emergency. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Also awarded British Empire Medal 1957. Photographer. Attended Re-union parade in London, 21 Jul 1999. Nelson Branch NZKVA President 2004. Living in Nelson 2004. Died Nelson 6 Oct 2006 aged 83 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOPER, Raymond Owen | 208715 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Winton, Southland 4 Apr 1930. He was a lime worker at Fernhills Lime works. Attested 4 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. M/O and attached FAP Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 15 Jan 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 26 Jan 1953 and CTBA Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. M/O NZ Base HQ 27 Mar 1953 for Japan tour NZ Kayforce Rugby Team. M/I NZ Base HQ ex Rugby Tour 12 Apr 1953. Committed a discipline breach 17 Apr 1953 and received 28 days detention. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 15 Jun 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP 32 Sup Pl from 2–10 Jan 1954 for Guard Duties and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ.20 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Winton, Southland, on 7 Aug 1987 aged 57 years. Buried RSA Section Winton Cemetery. |
| COOPER, Richard Hugh (Dick) | 675546 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 05/05/2054 | Born Masterton on 16 Feb 1931. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Left NZ as an Artillery Driver, then moved to Able 1 gun crew. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 28 Apr 1954. Admitted hospital in Sydney with a bladder infection and received treatment 29 Apr 1954 on the way back to NZ. Deplaned Wellington 5 May 1954 Struck off the strength of Kayforce 26 Jul 1954, posted to TF unit and discharged. Living near Carterton in 1996. Living Paraparaumu 2004. Died Masterton 21 Nov 2022 aged 91 years. |
| COOPER, Robert Maxwell (Max) | 33239 | Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/07/2054 | 01/04/2055 | Appointed to Kayforce 24 Jun 1954. Temporary Captain, 14 Jul 1954. Emplaned Harewood, Christchurch 14 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954. Served as Captain OC C Troop up to Nov 1954. Promoted Captain, 14 Oct 1954. Temporary Major, while employed as OC NZ Reinforcements Training Unit, 25 Nov 1954. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ on Roll No.249. Deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1954. SOS Emergency Force 2 Sep 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Lieutenant, 3 Sep 1955. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COOPER, Sydney James | 206024 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born 21 Feb 1926. Came from Marton? Also served BCOF Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.16, p.27 as Private with Service No 652337 as a Reinf for Infantry. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Possibly took part in some of the heavy fighting in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1952. Died Hawera, 2 Oct 1999 aged 73 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COOPER, William Henry | 12902 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Cromwell 18 Feb 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 3 Feb 1949. Ordinary Seaman. After completing initial training in Tamaki was drafted to HMNZS Bellona 19 Sep 1949–10 Feb 1950. Drafted to HMNZS Tutira 11 Feb 1950. Departed NZ on deployment to Korean waters 3 Jul 1950. Lost balance while spreading awnings and fell overboard. Lost at sea, in Taiwan Straits, presumed drowned, 29 Jul 1950 aged 19 years. Could not swim. Discharged Dead 29 Jul 1950. His body was not recovered. A commemorative plaque was erected for Ordinary Seaman Cooper in the United Nations Cemetery, Pusan, in 1962. The Operational Service Medal was presented to his brothers Jim and George Cooper at Parliament, Wellington, Wed 3 Sep 2003. |
| COOTE, Richard Eyre (Dick) | 206010 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born 15 March 1929. Came from Nelson. Officer commissioned under the provisions of the Emergency Forces Act 1950 wef 13 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde with the Korean Main Body and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Operations Officer 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 10 May 1952 from Teal flying boat flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. SOS Kayforce 30 Jun 1952 and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to 3rd Infantry Workshop, Burnham, 31 Mar 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Nelson, 3 Jan 2004. |
| COPE, Leslie James | 206461 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Auckland 13 Jan 1929. Emplaned on Teal flying boat at Wellington 19 Sep 1951 for passage to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. M/O to NZRTU then to NZ Base HQ for Clerks Course in Singapore 3 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU ex Clerk’s Course Singapore 12 Jul 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt 21 Jul 1952. Gunners Feeney, Cope and Skeen were sent on the course together. Emplaned Iwakuni on 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 25 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, Avalon, Lower Hutt 18 Oct 2020 aged 91 years. |
| COPELAND, Kenneth | 204020 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 31/12/2052 | Born Smallthorne, England on 9 Sep 1924. Previous service in RNZN with Service No 6947 from 14 Apr 1943 to 2 Mar 1946. Served mainly in Stone Frigates until drafted to Matai. Advanced to Acting Able Seaman on 14 Apr 1944 but relinquished this rate and reverted to Ordinary Seaman on 22 Dec 1944. Drafted to HMS Drake 25 Feb–15 Jun 1945 and returned through HMS Golden Hind (British shore base in Sydney) and completed his engagement in Philomel on 2 Mar 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested in the Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 28 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan on 20 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Oct 1951 and M/I to his new unit on 30 Oct 1951. Served in C Troop. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24–29 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough via Sydney arriving at Auckland 31 Dec 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and entitled to NZDSM. |
| COPPINS, Brett Raymond (Bill) | 12698 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Smarden, Kent, UK, on 22 Mar 1927. Printer's assistant before joining the RN on 12 Feb 1945. Royal Navy Service No CKX739705 from 12 Feb 1945 to 23 Dec 1948. Underwent initial training at Royal Arthur, Duke, followed by short stays at Imperieuse and Pembroke. Drafted to Seaborn a RN Air Service lodger unit in Nova Scotia, then on 28 Nov 1945 to Fife Ness a repair ship of the Beachy Head Class. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 7 Apr 1946. Returned to the UK and was at Orlando and Roseneath shore stations. Brett Coppins also spent short times in Mull of Galloway and Duncansby Head both repair ships before serving in Tyne also a RN repair ship from 21 Jan–1 Dec 1947. Advanced to SM2 May 1947. Discharged from RN 31 Jan 1948. Enlisted 27 Feb 1949 in the RNZN at Maori, London. Drafted 4 May 1949 to Tutira and sailed from Portsmouth Jul 1949. He remained in this vessel on arrival in NZ. Tutira sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN naval forces in Korean waters and was detailed for escort and patrol duties between Sasebo in Japan and south-west coast of Korea and also shore bombardments. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951. Took passage in Taupo as one of the 10 men selected for further advanced training as a Watch Keeper and served on HMS Belfast 10 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952 (see also Jim Thorpe) in engine room in Korean waters. Served in Korean waters in Taupo but RTNZ in Hawea via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Later served in Tutira, Lachlan, Black Prince where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Dec 1953. Served again in Bellona 27 Sep 1954–17 Feb 1955. DEE 26 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Putaruru, Jan 2006. |
| COPSON, Thomas Edward | 14337 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born 24 May 1926. Enlisted in the RN as Boy 1st Class on 25 Oct 1943. He served in Zephyr (destroyer) 28 Aug 1944–6 Jun 1946 which escorted a number of Arctic convoys and was at Copenhagen with other RN ships to accept the surrender of a number of German warships. Advanced to Acting Able Seaman 22 Nov 1944. After the war served in Wild Goose (sloop) in the Persian Gulf 21 Sep 1947–7 Aug 1949, at Highflyer a shore station in Ceylon and in Berry Head a support and repair ship and the minesweeper Bramble. Discharged from the RN 10 Aug 1950. Enlisted in the RNZN (date not confirmed) as an Able Seaman and was drafted to Bellona on arrival in NZ. Served in Philomel, in Hawea briefly and Tamaki before being drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954. Served in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. On RTNZ served in Philomel and in Rotoiti and Black Prince. DEE 19 Oct 1958. WWII medals not known. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CORBETT, Brian Augustus | 206140 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 06/11/2052 | Born Gisborne 3 Apr 1923. Enlisted in the Army on 24 Aug 1942 but TSFD to the RNZAF (with his parent’s consent) on 26 May 1943 and had the Service No 437681. Served overseas 2 Oct 1944 –18 Apr 1945 and then served in Jayforce 8 Mar 1946–12 Jan 1947. Employed as a wine Steward at the Royal Oak Hotel in Wellington. Attested in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal on 1 Dec 1950 soon changed to Bombardier on 1 Jan 1951. NCO i/c Mess Waiters. Advance Party No.1 emplaned 7 Dec 1950 on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. On Tour of Duty to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb–2 Mar 1951. TOD from NZ Base HQ to NZ Det, Kure 20–26 Apr 1951 and again 24 May–3 Jun 1951 returning each time to NZ Base HQ. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 1 Feb 1952 and was TSFD to 6 Convalescent Trg Depot. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1952. Admitted to C.D.S. Tokyo 1. Apr 1952 and again returned to unit. Went on TOD again to NZ Kayforce Det 30 May–6 Jun 1952. Promoted Sergeant 1 Oct 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Oct 1952. Approval granted for discharge in Japan, but he did not take this because he had to forego any rights for subsequent return to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Nov 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 6 Nov 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 336 days. Discharged 13 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CORBETT, Cecil Walter | 338522 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/11/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Born Hamilton on 21 Jun 1930. Cabinet maker then worked in the Westfield Freezing Works. Enlisted in Kayforce on 30 Jun 1953 at Auckland. Posted to RNZASC on 13 Aug 1953. Had some disagreements with military law which were repeated when he arrived in Korea. Emplaned as a Driver on 17 Nov 1953 at Auckland and flew by Teal flying boat to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 28 Nov and entered Korea on 29 Nov 1953. Employed in the Workshop Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 Jun 1954 and appointed OA Lance Corporal. Admitted to Brit Com Fd Hosp 23–27 Dec 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ an TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1953. Embarked Kobe 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping for RTNZ. Completed the journey and deplaned Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 7 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 178 days. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CORBETT, Richard John | 13356 | Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hastings 3 Aug 1932. Turner before enlistment in the RNZN as Assistant Cook on 8 Jun 1950. After initial training in Tamaki was in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) 3 Aug 1950. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 and was at Westport Mar to Jun during the coal strike. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 8 Apr 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. On 20 Feb 1952 Taupo while patrolling on the east coast spotted some 15 sampans filled with communist troops trying to land on Yang-Do Island which has a small garrison of US and Korean troops. Taupo destroyed 10 of these before she had to withdraw as the communist artillery had the range and started to straddle the ship. RTNZ 2 Oct 1952 and was drafted to Philomel 26 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) 23 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Oct 1954 and reverted to Cook (Seamen). Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) 1 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 26 Mar 1957 and sailed from NZ on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he competed his time in Philomel. DEE 3 Oct 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| CORBETT, William Dolman | 211272 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Glasgow, Scotland on 30 Mar 1928. Previously served in the Merchant Navy. Employed as a linesman by the Wellington City Council prior to attestation in Kayforce on 1 Jul 1953. Trained for Korea in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 and on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas via New Guinea and Guam to deplane Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Dec 1953 and entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 4 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs the RNZA on 24 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Jul 1954 and to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 15 Aug 1958. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU on 21 Oct 1954 then posted to Brit Com Salvage and Disposal Unit. TSFD from RNZA back to RNZ Sigs 9 Dec 1954 but was still employed in Brit Com Disposals Unit. Promoted Corporal 24 Jan 1955. Granted a six-months extension dating from 21 May 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas two years and 22 days. Discharged 22 Feb 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.590 was sent on 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Wellington. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). Died Palmerston North on 29 Sep 1976 aged 48 years. |
| CORCORAN, John Edwin | 11767 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Greymouth 14 Mar 1928. Was a farm labourer before joining the RNZN on 28 Jan 1948 as an Assistant Cook. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 28 Nov 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 22 Feb 1949–3 Mar 1950. Returned to Philomel until drafted to Bellona 29 Apr–13 Jun 1950. From 11 Jul 1950 to 24 Mar 1952 he appears to have been at Waiouru. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) in Philomel 2 Apr 1952. Drafted to Hawea as Leading Cook (Seamen) 8 Jul 1952 and left in that ship to serve in Korean waters 4 Aug 1952–29 Aug 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. On RTNZ he remained in Hawea until 3 Nov 1953. 4 Nov 1953 drafted to Bellona again until 13 Jan 1954. DEE 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM Stoker Mechanic and KWSM. |
| CORCORAN, Lawrence | 208295 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Cordownan, County Cavan, Ireland on 21 Nov 1922. Miner, State Mines Ohai, Southland. Enlisted in Kayforce at Invercargill. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on the Wahine at Wellington, which ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 27 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 6 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 10 Oct 1951. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hospital Kure in Apr and again in May 1952. Posted from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 28 Aug 1952 and attached FAP to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn the same day. On TOD to Signals Detachment Sub Area at Pusan 4 Nov 1952 to 9 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 257 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1954. Joined Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CORDWELL, Ronald Frank | 12856 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 15 May 1931. Dairy farmer before he enlisted 1 Dec 1947 in the RNZN as Stoker. Initial training conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1949 and like many of his fellows of the time did his first sea service in that ship. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 10 Jun 1950. In Philomel again 5 Sep–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. Relieved Hawea at Sasebo 2 Feb 1952. Mainly involved in patrolling and escort duties on the west coast. Came under heavy fire from communist artillery while at anchor in the Han River estuary while providing gunfire support but was able to withdraw without casualties. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. In Tamaki again 15 Aug 1953–16 Jul 1954. Drafted to Kiwi 17 Jul 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. DEE 15 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 29 Mar 2015 aged 83 years. |
| CORLETT, Leslie Stuart | 206067 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 15/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Masterton on 12 Jan 1928. Joiner at Masterton. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Initially was to have embarked on SS Ormonde but was admitted to hospital and on discharge was granted 7 days leave without pay. Charged for being in bed 20 minutes after reveille and was fined two shillings and sixpence. Went to Korea with 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8–14 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep and disembarked Pusan and entered Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Field Engineer. Attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 8 Apr 1952–19 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Jul 1952, to Temporary Corporal 1 Nov 1952 and to Corporal 27 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 236 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Died Levin 8 Dec 1991 aged 63 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CORMACK, Richard Louis | 15349 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 22 Aug 1939. Enlisted 17 Mar 1955 in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class then Junior Seaman. In Philomel 24 Feb 1956. Drafted to Hawea 11 Apr 1956. RUN 28 Apr 1956. Apprehended and returned to Hawea 21 May 1956. In Philomel 31 Aug 1956 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 22 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist 18 Apr 1957. HMNZS Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 22 Apr 1958. RTNX4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Nov 1958–6 Feb 1959. Returned to Royalist 7 Feb 1959. RUN 16 Oct 1959. Returned to Royalist 8 Jan 1960. RUN 11 Mar 1960. Had short terms in other vessels alternating with Philomel. Served in Santon and Taranaki operating from Singapore but does not appear to have gained enough service afloat to qualify for GSM 1962 medal. Discharged by Purchase 12 Jul 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CORNER, Patrick Gordon | 203515 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Previous service in Army. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RNZASC motor cyclist attached to 161 Bty. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP from 16 Fd Regt 31 Mar 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland on 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CORNWALL, Ernest Edward | 206621 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Ohura, Taranaki 31 Jan 1927. Enlisted 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for Sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea 24 Mar 1952. Attended cooking course and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb for minor illness. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taradale, 28 Nov 2005 aged 78 years. |
| CORRIN, Victor Mervyn | 11088 | Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Whangarei 10 May 1930. Employed in a warehouse before joining the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 23 May 1946. Served in Achilles 16 Jul–8 Sep 1946 followed by Gambia 9 Sep 1946–24 Nov 1947. His next ship was Bellona 2 Feb 1948 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 May 1948 and to Able Seaman 10 Nov 1948. In Philomel and 28 Jan 1949 and changed trade to Probationary Radio Electricians Mate with seniority being backdated then to Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class. Returned to Bellona as Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class 17 Sep 1949 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class 17 Dec 1949. At Waiouru / Irirangi 30 Oct 1950–22 Feb 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 7 Jun 1951. At HMAS Cerberus 23 Feb–22 Dec 1952 and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate while on the course. On RTNZ was in Philomel and Irirangi until drafted to Pukaki 30 Jun 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters to monitor the Korean Armistice. Advanced to Acting Radio Electrician (Local) and then to Acting Radio Electrician 25 May 1954. On RTNZ served out his engagement in Philomel. DEE 7 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| CORSON, Richard Neville | 13949 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill 17 Aug 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as Boy 2nd Class. Like many others he underwent his initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 3 Apr 1952. His first sea service was in Bellona 30 May 1952 to 11 Jan 1953. His was followed by service in Black Prince 12 Jan 1953 to 1 Aug 1954. He was serving in Philomel when he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 2 Aug 1954. Drafted to Bellona 5 May 1955 and advanced to Able Seaman 17 May 1955. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for additional training 27 Mar–22 Jun 1956. On RTNZ he remained in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 15 Jul 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 6 Apr 1957 with the rate of Acting Leading Seaman. This deployment saw Royalist leave NZ 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Acting Leading Seaman Corson was disrated to Able Seaman 8 Mar 1958 and off loaded at HMS Terror at Singapore 16 Mar 1958. He remained there until HMNZS Kaniere arrived and he was taken on as a crewman on that vessel and RTNZ in that ship and remained in Philomel until 18 Jan 1959. His final sea service was in Kaniere 4 May 1959–28 Mar 1960. Discharged as Acting Leading Seaman on 22 Apr 1960 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| COSGRAVE, Bryan Desmond Patrick | 14202 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings, 13 Dec 1934. Spray painter before joining the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN 7 May 1952 and was granted the rating of Ordinary Seaman. After basic training in Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince for his first sea service and where he advanced to Able Seaman, followed by service in Bellona. Attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter, a radar and anti-submarine training school, May to Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Dec 1955 and sailed from NZ 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters mainly on the west coast to monitor the Armistice. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Attended another course in Australia at HMAS Watson and on RTNZ was drafted to HMNZS Kaniere again. DEE 12 Dec 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZ DSM. Living in Western Australia in 1999. |
| COSGRAVE, Terrence Neville | 13226 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 14 Sep 1933. Was a grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 2 Feb 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class on a six-year engagement from the time he turned 18 years old. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and was then drafted to Bellona 19 Jan–26 Jun 1951. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Jun 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Apr 1951 (backdated). Drafted to Rotoiti 5 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 14 Jun 1952. In Philomel 1 Aug 1953 and was upgraded to Gun Layer 3rd Class. He then served in Bellona, Black Prince, Royalist and Tamaki. DEE 13 Sep 1957. Living in Torquay, Devon UK) in Aug 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSGROVE, Gerard Gordon (Slim) | 208807 | Driver | Div Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/10/2053 | Attested during Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to Div Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Timaru. Died Timaru, 25 Nov 2006 aged 77 years. |
| COSSEBOOM, Albert Colin | 204424 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Auckland on 21 Sep 1930. Truck driver for McCarten Bros., Onehunga, Auckland. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce at Papakura Camp His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) to deplane Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 24 Aug and entered Korea on 28 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1953 promoted Lance Corporal 27 Nov 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ on 17 Feb 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe, Japan 24-Mar-1954 on SS Changsha for return to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Auckland 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 250 days. SOS Kayforce 24 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Employed as a house painter until he joined the NZ Regular Force on 18 May 1959 and was discharged at his own request on 18 Sep 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSSON, Reece Edwin | 203927 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/10/2051 | Born about 1929. Came from Te Puke. Employed by NZ Railways at Frankton Junction. Entered Waiouru Camp 8 Sep 1950 to train for service in Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Medically evacuated to NZ as a ‘cot case’ departing from Japan 22 Oct 1951. Arrived NZ about 26 Oct 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Te Puke. Discharged 3 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.595 was sent 13 Feb 1957 to an address in Te Puke. Died 21 May 1960. Entitled to NSOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSTELLO, Allan William Thomas (Lou) | 208415 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Dunedin 15 May 1927. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt late Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Nov 1954 from Teal ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 231 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.596 was sent 13 Feb 1957 to his given address in Ngaruawahia. Joined Regular Force, RNZA, 6 Feb 1961. Later Lance Bombardier. Discharged 20 Feb 1966. Died 4 Jan 1999 aged 71 years. Also awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSTELLO, John Desmond (Lou) | 206668 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 19/04/2052 | 07/11/2053 | Born Napier on 13 Jul 1930. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Motor Mechanic. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney and thereon by civil air via Darwin and Manila and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME, 26 Apr 1952. TSFD to RNZE on 15 Mar 1953 and posted to NZ Base HQ unit and then attached to 28 Fd Engineer Regt RE. Injured knee playing football in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Nov 1953 for RTNZ by Qantas civil air flight via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and continued by air to deplane Auckland 7 Nov 1953 from Teal flying boat. Served overseas 275 days. Medically downgraded 29 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Napier 29 Dec 2011 aged 81 years. Also awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSTELLO, Reginald Murray | 206141 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Dunedin on 25 Nov 1926. Motor Parts storeman for Todd Motors, Wellington. Came from Timaru. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and entered camp the same day. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Trentham Camps where he spent time in the Armament & General Workshop. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Disembarked Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Employed in the 16 Fd Regt LAD. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp on 19 May–8 Jun 1951 TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ (medical) and disembarked from the RMA Aorangi in New Zealand on 10 Sep 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Discharged 10 Oct 1951. He later enlisted in the RF on 8 Jun 1960. Emplaned RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 26 Apr 1962 and deplaned Singapore 28 Apr 1961. Attached FAP HQ NZ Army Force on deplanement. Taken on Strength 2 NZ Regt on 30 Apr 1961 and served in Malaya as an RNZASC driver in the Battalion, based in Sobraon Camp, Taiping. RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai on 12 Nov 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COSTER, David Wibley | 211040 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Whanganui on 6 Apr 1929. He was a bushman employed by Patea Timber Co, before he was attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Waverley on 3 Dec 1952. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru. Posted to RNZ Sigs on 29 Jan 1953 posted to Active Service on 3 Mar 1953. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and to Japan by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea on 23 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 24 Apr 1953. Worked mainly in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ, ceased to be attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Sep 1954. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 28 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 and travelled by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning on 19 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 2 Dec 1954. Died Dunedin, 8 Jun 2007 aged 78 years. Name Listed in RSA Review as Whibley. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COSTER, Leslie Mitchell (Old Bill) | 208128 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Dunedin on 29 Nov 1928. Enlisted in the Army in Mar 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine which ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew onto Japan by Qantas. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in H Troop. He was a driver and signalman and was located mainly in the Imjin river area occupied by NZ Kayforce. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. This journey had its own dangers as the aircraft was struck by lightning and it started a fire in one of the engines. They were able to arrive safely at Guam but had to wait a day and a half for a new engine to be sent from Australia. Travelled from Australia to NZ by Teal flying boat and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Dunedin in 2004. Died Dunedin 8 Jun 2007 aged 78 years. |
| COTTER, Maurice Clifford | 206737 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington 23 Nov 1926. Registered electrical fitter employed by National Mutual Life Assurance Co Wellington. Enlisted at Linton 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Linton and at Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt 8 Nov 1952 to NZ Base Camp, Hiro on way to attend a Clerks Course at RASC School in Singapore. TSFD to X(v) List 13 Nov 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ, Hiro 2 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 9 Feb 1953 from NZ Base HQ. He later wrote he was employed. “…as an artillery signaller and in the RHQ survey team.” This does not appear to match with the work he would have been doing as a clerk. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Attached FAP Area 5 Wellington on deplanement, Area 5 to arrange X-Ray. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later became a Primary School teacher. Enlisted in the Regular Air Force as a cadet pilot on 25 Aug 1956 and appointed to a commission in the rank of acting pilot officer but this was cancelled 25 Feb 1957 and he was discharged. Died Lower Hutt, 20 Oct 1999 aged 73 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COTTERILL, Frederick John | 14896 | Junior Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Levin 12 Mar 1937. Enlisted in RNZN 17 Sep 1953 in the rating of Junior Stoker 2nd Class. His first sea service was in Bellona for some three months in 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 to Sep 1955 sailing from Devonport 19 Jul 1954 for service during the latter part of the Korean war (after the armistice). Promoted Junior Stoker 1st Class 23 Feb 1954 and to Stoker 12 Sep 1954 about the time the ship was in Malaysian waters. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Promoted Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 12 Jun 1955 and remained with that ship until 22 Jan 1956. He also served on Operation Grapple during 1957 in Rotoiti and HMS Warrior. Also served in Malaysian waters in Royalist as Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineer) Jun 1957 to Jul 1958. Later served in Endeavour and Black Prince. Discharged in the rate of Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic) 11 Mar 1963 Engagement Expired. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM and PJM for service in Royalist 1957–58. Living in Paraparaumu 2006. Died at his home in Levin 4 May 2008, aged 71 years. |
| COTTLE, Colin Edward | 206462 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born 17 Sep 1929. Came from Taita, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. She ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. And flown to Japan. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 62 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas for RTNZ via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.602 was sent on 29 Feb 1957 to his given address in Taita, Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. May be related to 206142 COTTLE, Malcolm Charles. |
| COTTLE, Malcolm Charles | 206142 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Dent Sec | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Located at NZ Base HQ Dent Section as a dental technician but may have been sent on TOD to various units for dental health check-ups. Promoted Staff Sergeant prior to RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight from Sydney at Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Sep 1952. Initially returned to Taita. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. May be related to 206462 COTTLE, Colin Edward. |
| COTTLE, Thomas James (Tom) | 206233 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Levin 29 May 1925. Civil trade carpenter. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt from Pusan to north of Seoul. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 20 Oct 1951 and M/I to the new unit on 1 Nov 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ by air via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney and M/I Area 5 Wellington on deplanement. Area 5 to arrange ear specialist examination at Wellington Hospital. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 6 Oct 1952. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.604 issued on 20 Feb 1957 and sent to his given address Masterton. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Tom was also awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation issued on 4 Jul 2011. Died Radius Potter Home, Whangarei 17 May 2018 aged 93 years. |
| COTTON, Douglas Ormond | 14300 | Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 27 Sep 1927. Plumber by trade. Entered the RNZN on 22 Sep 1952 in the rate of Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (Coppersmith). Initial sea service was in Black Prince an 'improved Dido Class' light cruiser. Drafted to Pukaki 25 Feb 1955 and served in Korean and Malaysian waters as evidenced by a letter from his wife to the Naval Paymaster. The time in Korean waters was between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. Later served in Black Prince again, in Royalist, in Rotoiti as Engine Room Artificer 1st Class and again in Royalist during the second commission. Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Engine Room Artificer Cotton went to the UK and was part of the crew manning Waikato on its delivery voyage to New Zealand. Later served in Blackpool and Kiama. Reverted to MEA2 (Mechanical Engineer Artificer 2nd Class?) on 3 Dec 1970. Became more organised and reduced his problems and drinking. Discharged as MEA2 to Retiring Allowance 21 Sep 1972. Possibly entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Kaikohe 7 Aug 1985 aged 57 years. |
| COTTRELL, Roger Owen | 569114 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cheviot, Canterbury 14 Sep 1934. Educated at Christ’s College, Christchurch. Employed as a Junior Industrial Chemist for Swift (NZ) Co, Ltd, Wairoa. Entered the RNZN 21 May 1953 as an Electricians Mate Class 2 (Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class). After initial training in Tamaki was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training in his trade. 1 Jul–22 Dec 1953. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 21 May 1954. Drafted to Bellona 22 Dec 1953–23 Apr 1954 then to Black Prince 23 Apr 1954–21 Sep 1955. Also served in Kaniere 22 Sep–4 Nov 1955. Served in Tamaki 4 Nov 1955–28 May 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Apr 1956. Served briefly in Black Prince again and returned to HMAS Cerberus 12 Jul 1956–14 Apr 1957 for further specialist training. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Apr 1957. He and four other RNZN personnel were advised by RNZN Liaison Officer, Melbourne, they were nominated for service in Royalist in May 1957. On RTNZ served in Philomel briefly before being drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland, Auckland, on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to Asia. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until 3 Sep 1958. Served in the Electrical Division. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Sep–14 Nov 1958 and once more served in Royalist 14 Nov 1958–16 Sep 1959. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electricians Mate 21 May 1959. Sent to the UK in Jan 1960 to attend specialist course in HMS Collingwood. He and his wife returned to NZ in RMS Ruahine which sailed from London on 22 Sep 1961. Advanced to Electrician Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class 15 Sep 1961 and to Electricians Mate 2nd Class the next day. Served in Philomel briefly and was drafted to Otago 21 Nov 1961–28 May 1962. Advanced to Electrician Engineer Mechanic 1st Class 16 Sep 1962. He again returned to Royalist from 28 May 1952–4 Jul 1966 apart from two months in Philomel Oct–Dec 1964. Acting Sub-Lieutenant 18 Jul 1966. He was sent back to the UK, 23 Jan 1967 and to HMS Collingwood 13 Feb–31 Jul 1967 for further higher-level training. Back in NZ he was appointed as the Acting Weapons Engineering Officer in Otago 22 Aug 1967–18 Aug 1968. He advanced to Lieutenant and applied for premature release from the RNZN. Released from the RNZN as a Lieutenant (Control Engineering). Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| COULING, Peter James | 11512 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Geraldine 11 Apr 1929. Entered the RNZN on 15 May 1947 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and HMNZS Philomel. His first sea service was in Bellona 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 3 Jul 1950–22 Dec 1950. Left NZ 3 Jul 1950 in Pukaki to join the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Promoted Acting Leading Seaman 14 Sep 1950. Satisfied the requirements for suitability for promotion from the lower deck to a permanent commission in the RNZN. Underwent training in the UK, 2 May 1951–8 May 1953 at Pembroke, Swiftsure, Victory and Britannia. Advanced to Leading Seaman at Dryad while in the UK. However was not commissioned. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince 9 May–29 Sep 1953. Was in Philomel 30 Sep 1953 to 14 Jun 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer 15 Jan 1955. Later served in Hawea and Rotoiti. DEE 30 Apr 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Retained on the RNZ Fleet Reserve until 11 Apr 1969. Died at home in Carterton on 16 May 2020 aged 81 years. |
| COULTER, Donald McBeath | 206738 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Geraldine 29 Dec 1928. Cadet in Air Training Corps. Civil Servant in Customs Department. Attested 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo and disembarked Korea 26 Apr 1952. M/I 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Jun 1952 and to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 15 Aug 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 9 Nov 1952 and M/I on 11 Nov 1952. This was repeated on the same dates a year later. Promoted Corporal 15 Nov 1952. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA to NZ Base HQ 23 Nov 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 18 Dec 1952 and to Sergeant 17 Mar 1953. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” (No detail about award of MID.) M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 Nov 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 12 Jan–2 Feb 1954 (Infective Hepatitis). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ with 14 days leave in Australia and in Tasmania on the way back to NZ. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 319 days. Discharged 25 Apr 1954. Died Tauranga, 21 Mar 1999 aged 70 years. |
| COULTHARD, Alexander Charles | 14501 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Mamaku near Rotorua 21 Dec 1927. Was a truck driver before enlisting in the RNZN on 31 Jul 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Mar–20 Nov 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic in Philomel 21 Nov 1953. Also served in Kiwi 18 Jan 1955 to 9 Mar 1956 with a short break in Philomel 4–22 May 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955 while in Kiwi. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ served at Ngaponga 29 Sep 1959–24 Jul 1960 a reserve unit which was later established at the Port of Tauranga. DEE 30 Jul 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| COUMBE, Eric Edwin | 816971 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Waimate on 17 Jul 1931. Schoolteacher from Nelson. Emplaned Wellington 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. M/O from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Apr 1953. (Ros Part II M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving at Auckland on 13 Jan 1955. Discharged 27 Feb 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later published a novel The Cold Moon of Spring in 1965 about a fictional character called Charlie Brough who was part of “K-Force”, the New Zealand contribution to the Korean War. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taradale, Napier 12 May 2021 aged 90 years. |
| COUPAR, Stewart Bruce | 203701 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Bluff on 23 Jul 1927. Labourer for NZ Fertilizers, then became a slaughterman. Photographed on the wharf at Wellington prior to embarkation. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. At Pusan 10 Jan 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, Light Aid Detachment to maintain the regimental vehicles. Played fullback in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Was then at the NZ Base Camp, Hiro, Japan from 25 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 146 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt 13 Dec 1993 aged 66 years. |
| COUPER, Brian Terrance | 300063 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 29/12/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Former TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954. Unit not known. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas 331 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COURTNEY, Alfred Earle | 204034 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born on Whangarei on 14 Jun 1929. Labourer and driver at Westfield Freezing Works, Auckland. Enlisted 12 Jun 1950 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 Wellington on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Sheh ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951 and employed as a Signalman-driver in C Troop. Admitted to 25 Fd Amb 13 May 1952 then TSFD to American MASH and discharged direct to unit on 13 May 1952. Admitted to 37 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Nov 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged to unit on 3 Dec 1952. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 19 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Died in Auckland on 6 Jan 1991. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM but have not been claimed. |
| COURTNEY, Darcey Peter Leo | 204394 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Whitianga 28 May 1928. Tractor driver for L. Bedford Remuera, Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Oct 1953 while holding appointment of NCO Mechanic i/c Bulldozers. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15–16 Dec 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier 23 Dec 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Jan 1954 and discharged 4 Feb to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 16 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 262 days. Discharged 21 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force, attested in NZ SAS Squadron 7 Jun but was discharged at own request on payment 25 Sep 1955. Died Levin, 30 Jul 1995 aged 67 years. Buried in the New RSA Lawn Plot, Levin. |
| COURTNEY, Ivo Martin | 203865 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Ivo Courtney was a farmhand and came from Kara, Whangarei. Sailed from NZ on the Orion on 5 Jan 1940 as a member of the First Echelon. He is listed as a Private (3108) in 18 (Auckland) Bn 2 NZEF in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.1 p.42. He served in Greece (Servia pass and escaped from Greece at Porto Rafti) area, Crete and Syria and the Western Desert. RTNZ on leave then went back to Italy leaving NZ between 1 Apr–31 Dec 1944 (2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.14, p.22. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signalman, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952 in the rank of Corporal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| COUTTS, John Douglas McIntosh (Doug) | 206143 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Wellington 19 Feb 1929. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Sydney, Australia Deplaned 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.610 was sent to an address in Khandallah 20 Feb 1957. Lived at Paraparaumu. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington Hospital, 26 Mar 2005 aged 75 years. |
| COUZENS, Thomas | 33162 | Temporary Sergeant | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 09/06/2052 | 26/11/2054 | Attended Christ's College, Christchurch. (Christ’s College, School List 7th Edition, 1966) Regular Force Cadet 1949. Posted to RNZAC upon graduation from Regular Force Cadets. Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flying boat to Sydney, then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 12 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant, commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, on 23 Jun 1953. Attached to 5th Dragoon Guards and 1st Royal Tank Regiment. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Emergency Force 24 Mar 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force 25 Mar 1955. Was with Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition in Antarctica but died as a result of a Snowcat falling into a crevasse Beard More Glacier, Cape Selbourne, Antarctica on 19 Nov 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. A plaque remembering Lieutenant Tom Couzens with three others who were killed while working in Antarctica lies beneath the flagpole at Scot Base. |
| COWAN, Allan James | 208569 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born during 1930. Came from Ross, Westland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Kobe, Japan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe 27 Feb 1954 on SS Chang Te for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 2 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 2 May 2007 aged 77 years |
| COWAN, Cyril | 204395 | Gunner | Kayforce HQ Detachment | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Ex Territorial Force soldier. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). Sent from Korea to attend a Clerk's Course at RASC School, Singapore from 6 Oct–12 Nov 1952. At completion of course he returned to Kayforce HQ in Korea. RTNZ 8 Dec 1953 and re-embarked for Korea 10 Feb 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and arrived in NZ on 20 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8 dated 30 Mar 1953) having attended a Clerk's Course at RASC School, Singapore. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Feb 1955. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| COWAN, James Sydney | 203702 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He first served in the Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. M/O NZRTU and M/I to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to North of Seoul. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the N Z Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Sep 1952. Died Auckland, 9 Oct 1994. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COWIE, Allan Campbell | 920494 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 30/12/2053 | 05/05/2055 | Born Wilton on 2 May 1932. He was employed as a panel beater in Milton and completed two and a half years in 5 Coy RNZASC before he was attested in Kayforce on 28 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZASC 11 Aug 1953. After training in Burnham for Korea he emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards by air to Japan to deplane Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 9 Jan 1954 entered Korea the next day and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 12 Jan 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian F.D.S 12–20 May 1954. Served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy from 3 Jul 1954 to 15 Apr 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll, M/I NZ Base HQ on 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Completed his RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 5 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 127 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1955 and reposted to his previous Territorial Force unit. Died 21 Sep 1998 aged 66 years. His family later received the NZOSM on 31 Jul 2002. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| COWIE, Joseph Henry | 12732 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/03/2052 | Born Buckie, Banffshire (now Moray) Scotland, 15 May 1931. He was an assistant storekeeper in the N aval Dockyard. Enlisted in the RN 25 Apr 1945 as an Assistant Cook at Royal Arthur and served at a small number of shore stations before being drafted to Newfoundland (cruiser) on 24 Jan 1946 as Cook (Seamen). This ship was being used as a training vessel particularly for Stokers. He next served at Sultan, Glory and Victory. Discharged from the RN 11 May 1947. Enlisted 21 Mar 1949 in the RNZN at Maori, London as Cook (Seamen). For one month he was on Tutira 4 May–5 Jun 1949 and was then TSFD to Rotoiti and was a crew member that sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he stayed with Rotoiti until 9 Sep 1951. Drafted to Hawea 10 Sep 1951 but as this ship was in Korean waters it is presumed that he was either flown to Japan or took passage in Taupo to join his new ship. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel for the last two years of his service. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) 21 Aug 1952–19 Mar 1955 but was Cook (Seamen) on the day he was discharged. DEE 20 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COWLIN, Donald McKenzie | 818731 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch on 30 Jun 1930. He was employed as an upholsterer for J.W. Thomas, Christchurch. Attested 11 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC on 20 Jan 1953 while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953. Entered Korea on 4 May 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend a Cooking Course 24 Jul–5 Nov 1953. His Non-Tradesmen Cooking report is interesting as it is one of very few found in Kayforce Files. Examples: Vienna Steaks 17/ 20 V Good Shape and Flavour; Fondante Potatoes 7/10 Good; Creamed Potatoes 6/10 Lumpy. His total score was 209/300 and he was noted as clean, tidy, intelligent and with more experience will be a good Cook. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 3 Jul 1954 and was discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Medical unit on 22 Jul 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to deplane Harewood (Flight 8), Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’: reserve. Died Christchurch on 28 Apr 1995 aged 64 years. |
| COWLING, Errol John | 15386 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 26 Jul 1939. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 May 1955. Trained in Philomel and Tamaki, where he advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Junior Seaman. Drafted 11 Apr 1956 to Hawea for his first sea service. He returned to Philomel 31 Aug 1956 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 26 Mar 1958 while at sea. While on this ship he was known for his “…excellent influence the Mess decks; reliable, clean and smart. His experience as Locker man and his practical work indicate sound seamanship.” On RTNZ he was drafted to Irirangi 23 Sep 1958 to 17 Aug 1960 and returned to Royalist 18 Aug 1950. He remained in that ship until 6 Jan 1963. Served in Philomel for a period before he was drafted to Rotoiti 26 Mar 1963–7 Feb 1965. DEE 25 Jul 1965 as an Able Seaman. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| COX, Gerard Maurice | 13366 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Timaru 24 Sep 1934. Enlisted 15 Jun 1950 in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 9 Aug 1951 and departed for Korean waters on 29 Aug 1951 as a Boy 1st Class. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Ordinary Signalman 24 Mar 1952. On RTNZ was drafted to Philomel from Jan to Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served at Irirangi for 10 months before going back to sea in Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 to 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere served in the Far East during this period. Drafted to Royalist Apr 1957 and left NZ 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters during the second commission of the ship. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Lachlan. Was a RNZN representative at the unveiling of the Athens Memorial in Greece in 1961. Discharged 24 Sep 1965. Died Timaru, 30 Jan 2006. At the time of his death his medals had been unclaimed. He was eligible for the NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and was Entitled to NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| COX, Leo James | 204061 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Matamata 8 Feb 1928. Welder for Waikato Engineers Frankton Junction, Hamilton. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (Detail on the Expansion Force is in the Introduction.) After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Emplaned Darwin 11pm 5 Sep 1951 and flown from there to deplane Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to this unit 10 Sep 1951. Committed some disciplinary breaches. One was driving a vehicle without having a shirt on. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 27 Feb 1953 and M/I to 2 Mar 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Apr 1953 and CTBA 3 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one hear 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 20 Feb 1957 to his address in Te Aroha but was returned to Base Records where it remains. Died Riccarton, Christchurch 25 Nov 2002 aged 74 years. |
| COX, Ronald | 12782 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Crumlin, Monmouthshire, Scotland 19 Dec 1924. He was a lorry drivers mate before joining the RN on 3 Mar 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. Issued the Service Number D/JX421829. His first station was Raleigh 3 Mar–10 May 1943 followed by Defiance. Drafted to Dolphin, Ambrose and Cyclops all involved with the RN Submarine service up to 2 Mar 1944. Advanced to Able Seaman at Dolphin 3 Mar 1944. Drafted to Sportsman an S-class submarine which was based at Ambrose then Dolphin and Cyclops. In Oct Sportsman went to St Johns, Canada then to US Navy Yard at Philadelphia for a refit. Returned to the UK, 23 Apr 1945. Sportsman was then to have been sent to the Far East to take part in the war against Japan but that was cancelled and was then reduced to reserve at Harwich 20 Dec 1945. Discharged 4 Sep 1946. WWII Medals not known. Enlisted 29 May 1949 in the RNZN at Maori, in London with the rate of Able Seaman. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul 1949 and was a member of the crew that sailed this ship to NZ. In Philomel 27 Jul 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jan 1951 to Philomel 21 Nov 1951 and back to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. This ship was deployed to Korea and left NZ 2 Mar 1953. On arrival in theatre was mainly involved on patrolling and gunfire support including providing cover for a minesweeping operation and evacuating South Korea guerrillas from Chodo Island and other South Korean's from offshore islands north if the 38th Parallel. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but stayed with his ship until 6 May 1954. DEE 28 May 1954. Awarded Korea medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COX, Wilson Owen | 208254 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Timaru 10 Jul 1928. He was a shepherd for Mr P.K. Keddel, Albury, Timaru. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea and disembarked Korea 12 Apr 1952 and M/I to 17 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1952 and appointed Technical Assistant NCO, to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 4 Sep 1952 and appointed Troop Technical Assistant. He was the promoted to Bombardier and appointed Troop Sergeant. Promoted, Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1952 and to Sergeant 13 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1953, TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Oct. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Jan 1954. Died peacefully at home, Christchurch, 22 Mar 1995 aged 66 years. His family were later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| COYLE, Davey Hamilton | 203675 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Previous service in BCOF Japan (813682, Private., 3 Battalion, Farm hand enlisted at Hamilton). Next of kin, Mrs M. Coyle, Woodville. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt on 19 Jan 1951. Fd Regt gun number. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight to deplane Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| COZENS, Frederick | 13327 | Petty Officer Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Southampton, Hants, UK, 10 Jan 1928. Was a student before joining the RN as a Boy Writer on 22 Jan 1945 with Service No MX 738887. Underwent initial training in Royal Arthur followed by shore stations of Duke, Demetrius and Victory where he advanced to Probationary Writer 10 Jul 1945. At Copra (Writer on 10 Oct 1945), Roseneath (Leading Writer on 12 Aug 1946) and Daedalus the HQ of the RN Fleet Air Arm 15 Jan 1947. He was posted overseas to St Angelo, Malta where he was to remain for three years. Advanced to Petty Officer Writer on 7 Mar 1950. Returned to Victory 19 May 1950 and was released to Reserve on 29 Aug 1950. WWII Medals not known. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori, London 29 Sep 1950 and advanced to Petty Officer Writer on the following two-days. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer 1 Sep 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and departed 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Served in Tamaki and Philomel until drafted to Royalist on 23 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters and was in the latter for only five weeks. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but Chief Petty Officer Cozens remained with the ship until posted to Philomel 14 Oct 1958. Served in Taranaki 17 Apr 1962–8 Jul 1963. At COMAUK Auckland 9 Jul 1953–19 Jan 1965. Discharged to RA 21 Feb 1965. Apparently went back to the UK and then came back to NZ. Awarded British Empire Medal (NY Hons 1 Jan 1965), Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal (9 Feb 1961). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Summerset in the Bay, Napier on 16 Jul 2017, aged 89 years. |
| CRABB, Alexander Graham | 11708 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Patea, Taranaki, 28 Nov 1926. Fitter and turner before joining RNZN on a six-year engagement as Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 15 Jan 1948. After initial training in Tamaki, he like many others of his time did his first sea service in Bellona 26 Mar 1948 to 31 Jan 1950. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 20 Aug 1949. Drafted to Taupo 1 Feb 1950 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 20 Aug 1950. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1950 for service in Korean waters as part of the UN Naval Forces against the Communist North Korea. Was involved in patrols and escort duties and some shore bombardments. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Crabb stayed with his ship until 25 Jan 1953. Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Crabb served with the Reserve Fleet 26 Jan–8 Jun 1953 and then in Philomel until DEE 14 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CRADDOCK-HARTOPP, Kenneth Alston | 13981 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born London, UK, 26 Feb 1918. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Served in Motor Torpedo Boats during WWII and became one of the most successful Coastal Forces captains during the war. He was appointed Senior Officer of the 11th MTB Flotilla, operating from Wasp at Dover in 1941 and then went to St Christopher, the Coastal Forces training establishment at Fort William. He was loaned to the Royal Indian Navy in 1942 and served in India firstly from Vizagapatnam then at Trincomalee. He returned to the RN and was involved with escorting some of the last convoys to Russia in 1945. Loaned to RNZN for two-and a half-years from the RN. Appointed Commander of Taupo 13 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 and was involved in shore bombardments in support of the UN forces on the west coast. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for distinguished service in Korea, He was appointed MBE London Gazette, 23 Dec 1952, p.6732. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. “The Queen has been graciously pleased to give unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America for distinguished services during the operations in Korea, Legion of Merit Degree of Officer.” London Gazette, 26 Apr 1955 p.2418. Retired from the Royal Navy 1 Aug 1957 his last appointment being the first Lieutenant in the aircraft carrier Indefatigable. Later worked for the Ford Motor Company in the UK. He succeeded to the Cradock-Hartopp baronetcy in 1996 after the death of his cousin Lieutenant Commander Sir Kenneth Cradock-Hartopp died in Jun 2000. |
| CRAGGS, George Hensley | 13095 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, 7 Jan 1931. Left school and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 18 Mar 1947 with Service No P/SSX 820290. Underwent training at HMS Ganges, Served in Ulster (destroyer) based at Pembroke II, Victory and Myngs (destroyer) operating from HMS Osprey a stone frigate (shore base) at Portland, Dorset. Free discharge in order to enter RNZN. Enlisted in RNZN 25 Nov 1949 as Ordinary Seaman. After a period in Bellona he was drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. TSFD to Rotoiti 17 Oct 1951 and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 in that ship. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. On RTNZ he later served in Kiwi and Kiama. On another Posting Card he is also shown as having service in Tui, Bellona and Black Prince. DEE 24 Mar 1955. Died Auckland on 3 Mar 1972 aged 41 years. |
| CRAIG, David Stuart (Master) | 207898 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/04/2051 | Born Invercargill on 3 Mar 1929. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted as a Gunner in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt 163 Bty. RTNZ with rank of Bombardier. Severely wounded and blinded 24 Mar 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Jul 1951. Was sent to England for treatment for blindness and learn physiotherapy at St Dunstan's. Private Speakman VC was on the same plane to the UK and when asked to present the winnings of a £75,000 football pool winnings said he would only present the cheque on condition that £100 was presented to Gunner Craig. Medals held then sent to Invercargill. Living in Invercargill in 1996. A great-nephew-in-law to Lieutenant Colonel William Malone of Gallipoli renown. Stuart's seeing eye dog Gail was photographed outside Parliament Buildings wearing his two miniature Korean Medals. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal of the Korean Veterans Association of Korea. Died Christchurch 15 Apr 2013 aged 83 years. “He was for 40 years bugler at the Invercargill ANZAC Day dawn service where he played the Last Post on his beloved trumpet. He also played for the RSA Tin Hat Club, Garrison Club, Ex Naval-men’s Association and Ex Prisoners’ of War Association….” (From Canterbury KVA newsletter.) Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CRAIG, Donald Ernest Andrew | 711584 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington on 16 Nov 1929. Employed as a hosiery machinist at Prestige Hosiery, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce on 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Admitted to 24 Canadian F.D.S. 6–18 Jan 1954. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing orders spent some time in detention. Attached FAP to 3 RAR Lone Pine School 11–17 Jul 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on the New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954, He travelled safely to Australia and was AWOL from Ingleburn Camp NSW on 23 Nov 1954 the charge was related to New Australia. He flew from Sydney by a Teal flight deplaning Auckland 24 Nov 1954. After leave he re-emplaned at Harewood 28 Mar 1955 for further service in Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 4 Apr 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Apr and entered Korea the next day as a Driver. Granted 9 days R&R Leave 10–18 Jan 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. The manner of leaving Korea and Japan is not known but he deplaned from an RNZAF Hastings at Auckland on 23 Apr 1956 which may have been the aircraft he boarded in Japan. Served overseas two years 63 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Jun 1956 and was posted to Class ‘C’ reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Died Gisborne 20 May 2021 aged 91 years. |
| CRAIG, John Harper | 11740 | Commissioned Supply Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, on 24 May 1914. Railway carriage cleaner before joining the Chatham Division, Royal Navy on 21 Nov 1940 (Service No C/MX 80196). He joined the Royal Navy as a Supply Assistant. Most of his service, as far as can be ascertained at present, was on shore stations such as HMS Hornet, Sandfly and Pembroke. Commissioned as Temporary Acting Sub–Lieutenant (Stores) RNVR until demobbed in Aug 1946. Harbour Meter (Tally clerk) at Aberdeen between RN and RNZN service. Enlisted in RNZN 12 Dec 1947 on special three years engagement as Stores Petty Officer. Stores Chief Petty Officer in Bellona. Promoted Temporary Acting Commissioned Supply Officer 5 Dec 1950 and appointed to Philomel. Appointed to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 and appointed supply officer. Acted as anaesthetist during an operation on a cook who became seriously ill with appendicitis. “Was directly concerned with the storing of Bellona for passage to the UK, her complete de-storing before turnover to the Reserve Fleet at Plymouth and at the same time the initial storing of Royalist.…” Appointed MBE, NY Hons 1957. Acting Supply Lieutenant Commander while holding appointment of Supply Officer in Black Prince and Supply Officer, Reserve Fleet dated 1 Oct 1959. Appointed Base Supply Officer Auckland and Supply Officer, Philomel 6 Oct 1962. Discharged having reached retiring age on 22 May 1964. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CRAIGIE, Colin John | 336037 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Auckland 20 Jul 1930. Employed as a driver for Alma Construction Co, Christchurch. Attested 24 Nov 1952 at Christchurch in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs in Burnham Camp and posted to Active Service on 4 Mar 1953. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas Constellation flight and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 17 May 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Feb–1 Mar 1954. Failed to comply with written orders. Awarded 28 days Detention 10 Aug 1954. Released and returned direct to his unit. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 18 Sep 1954. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia and sailed for RTNZ via Sydney and by air from Sydney to deplane Auckland (Teal Flight 1) 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entered Regular Force 7 Jun 1955 and served in NZ SAS Sqn. Achieved the best results of the Troopers training as Wireless Operations and Line. Emplaned 26 Nov 1955 RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai and deplaned Kuala Lumpur. Taken on strength of 22 SAS Regt in Malaya on 28 Nov 1955. Sustained an injury to his spine (road accident returning from ops in aid of the civil power) 16 Dec 1955. Admitted Tapa Gen Hosp, TSFD to Batu Gaga Hosp TSFD to BMH Kinrara and then to BMH Cameron highlands. Emplaned RNZAF at Changi 29 Nov 1957 and deplane Whenuapai 1 Dec 1957. Posted to RNZ Sigs then TSFD to the Regular Force Reserve on 21 Jun 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. His NZDSM was issued on 4 Oct 2011 and he was awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). PJM and KWSM on 4 Nov 2011. He was at that time aged 81 years. Died Upper Hutt 20 Jan 2020 aged 89 years. |
| CRAILL, Alen Charles | 207714 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Dent Sec | RNZDC | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Gisborne, 8 Jun 1927. Dental Mechanic from Gisborne. Changed year of birth to 1927 in order to go to Japan. Served in NZ Component of the BCOF, Japan. Departed from NZ 15 Jul 1947. Served as a dental mechanic in 6th NZ Gen Hospital but was attached FAP on occasion to 1 NZ Bn and 2 NZ Bn. RTNZ 5 Oct 1948. Discharged 11 Nov 1948. Attested in Kayforce 28 Sep 1950 giving his proper birth date of 8 Jun 1928. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 Nov 1950 before leaving NZ and held the appointment of Chair-side Orderly. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Corporal 1 Jan 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ as Dental Mechanic, RNZDC. On occasion was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland 8.45am on 22 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 165 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 25 Jun 1997 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CRANE, Colin Thomas | 11467 | Joiner | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Horopito (near Ohakune) 29 Sep 1927. Enlisted 8 May 1947 in RNZN as a shipwright and rated as Joiner 5th Class. Served in Kiwi during 1948. Drafted to Tutira 8 Jul 1949–3 Nov 1950 and sailed for Korea 3 Jul 1950. Served mainly on escort and patrol duties on the west coast. TSFD while in Japan to Pukaki, for the RTNZ arriving Auckland 3 Dec 1950. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 7 May 1953. Dairy farmer after discharge from RNZN. Died Whangarei, 26 Jun 2004, aged 76 years. Buried in Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| CRANN, Charles Henry Onslow | 204327 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Auckland, 11 May 1925. Electric welder for Hume Pipe Coy, Penrose. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. His military career started poorly even before he left for Korea. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Did not enter Korea until 2 Jan 1953 because he was in detention. Was not amenable to military life and discipline. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and to 162 Bty. He was located mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. He was overseas one year 227 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 May 1954. He applied for a second TOD to Korea but he was not accepted. Died Auckland 2 May 1986 aged 61 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. An Internal Affairs death notice says he served in Vietnam but this is incorrect. There is no mention of Korea. |
| CRANSHAW, William | 208570 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 28 Apr 1922. Came from Dunedin. Served in 6 Bty, 3 Fd Regt RNZA in the home defence force. Served in 2 NZEF in the Pacific theatre embarking 13 Jun 1943, served in New Caledonia in 38 Fd Regt and RTNZ 8 Jun 1944 (medical). Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF, Japan (439064, Gunner, NZA). Embarked for Japan 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 5 Aug 1947. Boilermaker for NZ Railways at the Hillside workshops, Dunedin. Enlisted 21 Feb 22 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 Sep 1952, Temporary Bombardier 15 Nov 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun, Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1953 and appointed NCO i/c gun and promoted Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 21 Jul 1953 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major. Accidently injured (petrol burns) when someone kicked over a petrol heater in the 163 Bty mess tent. Warrant Officer 2nd Class rank substantiated 17 Feb 1954. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight arriving at Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Served overseas in Korea one year 287 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch? 10 Oct 2014 aged 92 years. |
| CRANSTON, Kevin John Barry | 13407 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 22 Mar 1934. Had started as a merchant seaman. Enlisted 21 Sep 1950 in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 8 Feb 1951. First sea service was in HMNZS Bellona 16 Aug–15 Oct 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 Oct 1951 then to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class 15 Oct 1951. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 26 Oct 1951 but RUN 20 May 1952. Recovered and sent back to Cerberus. Returned to Philomel 6 Dec 1952. Reverted to Ordinary Seaman 20 Dec 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 which left NZ 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korea. Served mainly on west coast Korean waters. Also served in Malayan waters with 4th Frigate Flotilla. HMNZS Pukaki was involved with shelling targets onshore. On RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 it was not long before once again his record was marked RUN. Discharged SNLR 3 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M). Died Paraparaumu 1 May 2009. |
| CRAPP, Lawson Tunoa | 204457 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 10/08/2053 | Previous service in the Army. Enlisted 27 Nov 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Sydney and travelled via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. On arrival in Korea posted to 163 Bty RNZA. RTNZ for commissioning course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 1 Jun 1954. Re-emplaned for Korea 2 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC, 12 Oct 1954. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Administration Officer, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 2 Mar 1955. Promoted Lieutenant but retains the rank of Temporary Captain, 1 Jun 1955. TSFD to the RNZA on 8 Jul 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 23 Oct 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned NZ on 1 Nov 1955. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, as Captain, 17 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CRAPP, Max Oliver | 208885 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Coromandel, 20 Jun 1928. Linesman for State Hydro Dept, Invercargill. Enlisted in Dunedin 27 Nov 1952 i Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 May and entered Korea 18 May 1953. Did not adhere to Routine and Standing Orders. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM. |
| CRAWFORD, Desmond John (Des) | 970337 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 29 Nov 1931. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Continued to Port Moresby by Qantas then to Guam where they stopped overnight then onto Iwakuni, Japan. Travelled by boat from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Paid in Kure 27 Jun 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and issued under Routine Order 28/53. Discharged from Kayforce early 1955. Living in Tawa, Wellington, in 1996. Died Tawa, Wellington, 13 Mar 2001 aged 69 years. |
| CRAWFORD, Duncan McCrae | 206068 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/10/2053 | Born St Albans, Christchurch 26 Jan 1926. Enlisted 17 Feb 1947 for service in 2nd Relief, BCOF Japan with Service No 651989. Embarked 15 Jul 1947, Private, 3 Battalion New Zealand Infantry. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Discharged 23 Sep 1948. Driver and storeman. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Had some issues with military discipline. Applied to serve a further term overseas which was accepted. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 14 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Korea on first trip two years 309 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Feb 1954. Re-enlisted in 20th Reinforcements on 17 Oct 1955 and re-emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RMA flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas. M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on arrival in Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1956 and M/I to this unit the following day. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Clerk 15 May 1956. Attached FAP 1 Bn Queens Own Cameron Highlanders 21 Jun–13 Jul 1956. Attached FAP 1 Sqn, Royal Australian Signals 15–27 Oct 1956. Also failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on this deployment. Returned to NZ Tpt Pl. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957 and was discharged once more on 2 Oct 1957. This trip being of one year 254 days duration. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| CRAWFORD, Edward Charles | 712480 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 10 Feb 1935. School Cadet at St Patrick College. Completed an apprenticeship as a Paper Ruler for Whitcombe & Tombs in Wellington. CMT tenth Intake in Jul 1953 and was posted to 1 Armoured Car Regt (NZ Scottish) RNZAC where he served as a Trooper in Wellington. His brother was serving in the RNZN. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jul 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class (Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class). His initial training was in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted 1 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland, 20 May 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Jul 1957. RTNZ on 20 May 1957. Drafted to Tamaki on 2 Oct 1958. Drafted to Rotoiti 16 Nov 1959 then back to Tamaki 5 Apr 1961. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 17 Jul 1961 but reverted five months later. Drafted to Lachlan as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1962 then served in Philomel 16 Jul 1962–7 Jan 1963. Drafted to Royalist 8 Jan 1963. Here he showed his mettle as he advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 20 Mar 1963. He was regarded as “…A first class leading hand who has been a tower of strength on the messdeck. He passed for his boiler room W/K Certificate with little trouble and is at present getting ready for his professional exam for Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. He should do well in this and make a good Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic.” Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Local) on 11 Feb 1965 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 5 Sep 1965. Another statement reported, “Crawford continues to impress with his efficiency and his attention to duty. He is one of those rare people who manage to look neat and tidy under all conditions.” Drafted to Philomel 7 Jan 1966, to Inverell 15 Jul 1966 returning to Philomel 13 Jun 1968. Served in Taranaki and in Canterbury. Served in COMAUCK 4 May–15 Dec 1974 and advanced to Temporary Chief Engineering Mechanic 5 Jun 1974 and to Chief Engineering Mechanic 15 Sep 1974. Drafted Olphert (a Reserve unit) and briefly in Wakefield in Wellington 8 Jun 1976. Discharged to RA 19 Jul 1976. Died 4 Aug 2006 aged 71 years. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and Naval LS&GS Medal with Gratuity in Jul 1971. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZSSM (Nuclear Testing). Died 4 Aug 2006 aged 71 years. |
| CRAWFORD, Eric Leslie | 208716 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 31/03/2054 | Came from Riverton. Previous service in BCOF Japan. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight 29 Jan 1953 to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by civil air via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with six other New Zealanders including two from his own unit Driver E.L. Crawford and Driver S. Lewis and four from 16 Fd Regt. May be related to CRAWFORD D J. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ by civil air arriving at Wellington 31 Mar 1954 on Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 1 Jun 1954. Died Riverton 31st Mar 1972, aged 42. buried Riverton Cemetery, Row V Plot 43. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| CRAWFORD, Newton Henry | 13533 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, on 14 Oct 1933. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 12 Jan 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 12 Sep 1951–30 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 on its second deployment to Korea and served mainly in the west coast waters. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Served in Black Prince 23 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was a crew member when that ship was returned to the UK in 1956 and then served in Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK. Royalist was involved in the Suez crisis in 1956. Discharged from RNZN 27 Oct 1959. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Original medals were lost and replaced at cost during 2006. Living at Porirua 2004. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| CRAWLEY, Peter Frederick | 11658 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waipawa 18 Jul 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1947. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 25 Mar 1948. Like many others of his era his first sea service was in Bellona during the period 30 Nov 1948–21 Sep 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 18 May 1949. Also served in Rotoiti and Philomel where he advanced to A B 18 May 1950. Served in Pukaki on first deployment of the ship, Served mainly on escorts and was present as a guard ship as the Inchon landings. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and after leave was then back to Philomel. At HMAS Cerberus 27 Apr–29 Nov 1951 and qualified as Gun Layer 2. Drafted to Bellona 1 Feb 1952 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Jan 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and left Devonport 21 Sep 1953 in that vessel for further service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the patrols, escorts and monitoring duties. Advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Jan 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. In Philomel 8 Dec 1954 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 22 Nov 1954. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served briefly in Tamaki and in Tui. DEE 16 Jul 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and NGSM (M). Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CREASE, David George | 328411 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Provost Corps | 06/04/2054 | 19/06/2054 | Born Auckland 19 Dec 1932. Called up as a 3rd Intake CMT Trainee and served two years in the TF. He was a car salesman for Mt Albert Car Sales before he was attested in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements at Auckland on 8 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 28 May 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ on 6 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 78 days. Posted to TF unit (Div Prov Coy) on 8 Jul 1954 and TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Not known if he claimed NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CREEKS, Alan Napier | 203514 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Auckland on 7 May 1925. Sewing machine mechanic. Previous service in the Army for 12 months (Service No 642646) in Northern District Company NZASC between Nov 1943 and early Dec 1944. Involved in Harvesting duties. He was TSFD to the RNZAF (Service No 45380) and served for a further 11 months being discharged on 15 Dec 1945. Industrial engineer for J. Steel Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier 6 Dec 1950. His record states “while at sea” but the ship did not leave Wellington until 10 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Driver, Field Regiment. Promoted Bombardier 14 Mar 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 11 Jun–15 Jul 1951. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 on Qantas or BCPA flight for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll 67) and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CREIGHTON, Duncan Septimus | 12427 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Streatham, London, UK, 31 Mar 1929. Was a plumber's mate before joining the RN on 15 Jul 1946 as a Signalman Boy with Service No CKX/807699. Drafted to Gosling (a RN Air Arm Training Establishment) 28 Aug 1946 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman 30 Sep 1946. Drafted to Scotia then onto Royal Arthur 24 Jun 1947. He opted for a change in trade and became a Stoker 2 Jul 1947. Served in Imperieuse 20 Aug–26 Oct 1947. Drafted to Octavia (minesweeper) 5 Nov–2 Dec 1947 then to Redpole (a Black Swan-class sloop) 3 Dec 1947–16 Feb 1948. Released from RN 16 Apr 1948. Entered the RNZN on 3 Jan 1949 at HMNZS Cook (soon to be renamed Maori) London on a six-year engagement with the option of return to the UK or discharge in New Zealand at the end of his engagement. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 12 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949. This ship was commissioned into the RNZN in Apr 1949 and he was a member of the crew that sailed her to Auckland. He remained with Tutira and deployed with that ship to Korea on 3 Jul 1950. Tutira was detailed for escort duties and took part in the Battle for Inchon being part of the screening force for the landings. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Later served in Bellona. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 2 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and was entitled to NZDSM. Living at Whangaparaoa in 2001. Died Whangaparaoa 23 May 2011 aged 82 years. |
| CREIGHTON, John Michael | 208480 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Invercargill on 13 Sep 1929. Employed as a farmer for Mr Smith No.2 RD, Wyndham. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Posted to RNZA at Burnham on 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 as a Gunner on the RMA Awatere to fly to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 25 May 1951. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU on 25 May 1952. Served in C Troop 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22–25 Aug 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 4 Nov 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 293 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM on 7 Oct 2003. |
| CREIGHTON, William Patrick | 208129 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Queenstown on 4 Mar 1928. Employed as a rabbiter for the Cromwell Rabbit Board. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Dunedin on 12 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. She ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp until onward flights were arranged. Flown by Qantas from Darwin, deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 16–20 Mar 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 May 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 28 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Admitted Dunedin Public Hospital 14–24 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 4 Sep 1953. Died Rotorua 11 Dec 1993 aged 65 years. |
| CREWE, Raymond Charles | 13765 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 10 Nov 1928. Entered the RN as an Engine Room Artificer (Apprentice?) on 2 Aug 1944 as a 16-year-old and was issued the Service No P/MX 637824. After training in Raleigh and in Fisgard he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class (Fitter & Turner) 1 Jul 1948. Held on the books of Victory 2 Sep–22 Sep 1948. Drafted to Sirius (light cruiser) 23 Sep 1948–1 May 1949. Drafted to Liverpool (light cruiser) as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 1 Jul 1949–3 Apr 1951 and was probably in this ship when it was in Port Said to support the British Administration of the Suez Canal Zone when Egyptian guerrillas campaigned against it. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 1 Jul 1950. He next served in Tyne a destroyer depot ship for two months 4 Apr–13 Jun 1951 then returned to Britain where he served in Pembroke. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Jul 1951. Released from the RN 5 Feb 1952 to join the RNZN. Entered RNZN at Portsmouth 6 Feb 1952 (on behalf of Maori), as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class the following day. On arrival in Auckland he was drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Tui 21 Jun 1952– 15 Aug 1954 then to Bellona 16 Aug 1954 followed by Stawell and Black Prince in which he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 1 Jul 1956. Drafted to Royalist 8 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before sailing on for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class Crewe was drafted to Endeavour 3 Jul 1957 which had earlier arrived in Sydney with much needed replenishment of ammunition and other essential stores. He then sailed back to Devonport and Philomel while Royalist sailed from Sydney on 3 Jul 1957 to Singapore and Korea. Later served in Black Prince 6 Sep 1957–20 Jan 1958. DEE 5 Feb 1958. Later became a schoolteacher and was living in Brown’s Bay Auckland. His medals awarded are not known. |
| CRIBB, Sonnie | 594584 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Whanganui on 19 Nov 1929. Labourer from New Plymouth. Enlisted on 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned for flight to Japan on 28 Jan 1953 and entered that country 31 Jan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 19 Mar 1953. Had some brushes with Military Law during his service in Korea. Attended a six-week Canadian NCO School course 28 Jun to 7 Aug 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier while holding the appointment of Gun 2i/c. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Also served in Malaya, B Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Later a Sergeant instructor at Central Military District Training Wing, Linton Camp during the 1970s. Had a great sense of humour. Lived in SNCO barracks in Linton as did the compiler of this roll. Sergeant posted to Canterbury Army Area 5 Dec 1973 as an infantry instructor. Still in service in Jun 1977. Died Hastings, 9 Aug 2001 aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZ GSM (K). |
| CRIGHTON, Alexander Carnegy | 11398 | Acting Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Hawera 29 May 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Feb 1947 as Ordinary Telegraphist. Served at Waiouru (HMNZS Irirangi), then served in Taupo as a Telegraphist Feb 1949–Feb 1950. Undertook signals training at HMAS Cerberus for five months and was drafted back to Irirangi. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Undertook another five-month course at HMAS Cerberus in 1954. Later served in Hawea. Was in Bellona when she was returned to the RN and was in Royalist on her delivery voyage from the UK to NZ via the Suez Canal which qualified him for the NZGSM (NE). Later served in Endeavour 3 Nov 1959–20 Oct 1960 before returning to Irirangi. Advanced to Acting Chief Radio Supervisor while in Endeavour and to Chief Radio Supervisor while at Irirangi. Drafted to Royalist 23 Sep 1965 and advanced to CRD. At COMAUK, 1 Aug 1966 then completed his service in Philomel. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 6 Feb 1962. Discharged to RA 2 May 1967. Later awarded NZOSM, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living at Palmerston North 2002. |
| CRISP, Eric Sherlock | 206765 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington on 2 Jun 1930. Previous service in BCOF Japan from 2 Aug 1947 to 10 Aug 1948. (815573, Private, C Coy, 3 Bn, NZ Infantry Brigade. Salesman, next-of-kin, Mrs C.W. Crisp, Wellington). Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd flight) on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas flight via Guam to Iwakuni deplaning 11 Jun 1952. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Korea Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged soon after RTNZ. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Tauranga 9 Feb 2011. His brother, 642309 Temporary Corporal Maurice Crisp also served in BCOF Japan. Died Katikati 9 Feb 2011 aged 79 years. |
| CROAD, Alexander Edward (Lex) | 207258 | Sergeant | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Ex TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during early Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Wahine ran aground on an uncharted reef near Masela Island, Indonesia. Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Transport Instructor. Attached FAP from 10 Tpt Coy to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 21 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Came from Invercargill. SOS Kayforce 3 Oct 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.630 sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CROAD, Patricia Stella (nee McMINN) | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 28/01/2053 | 22/08/2054 | Born Gisborne on 9 Dec 1926. A New Zealand dance, cabaret and recording legend whose love of performing spanned more than 75 years. Photographed at the 38th Parallel while visiting Korea to entertain NZ Troops in 1953. Returned to Korea with Concert Party for second time emplaning on 28 Jun 1954. RTNZ 22 Aug 1954. Photographed taking part in a singalong at the NZ Base Camp, Hiro, Japan. Came from New Lynn, Auckland. Appointed OBE in 1977 for services to entertainment. Died in Tauranga on 21 Mar 2018 aged 91. May be entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal if she aggregated more than 30 days to qualify. |
| CROFT, Joseph Kendal | 1138 | Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 30 Nov 1911. Enlisted as a Stoker in the NZ Division of the RN in Philomel on 18 Feb 1932. His first sea service was in HMS Diomede from 25 Jun 1932–14 Mar 1935. Promoted Stoker 1st Class during that service. Served in the battleship Ramillies Jan 1937-Jan 1938 and was promoted Stoker P.O. He then served in HMS Leander on passage from the UK to New Zealand. Served in Achilles after its RTNZ following the Battle of the River Plate. Also served in Inchkeith and later in Gambia by that time he had been promoted Mechanic 1st Class. Later served in a variety on RNZN ships including Bellona (promoted Warrant Mechanician 15 Oct 1948), Kaniere, Kiwi, Kiama. Appointed to Philomel on 15 Oct 1952 as Temporary Senior Commissioned Mechanician. Appointed to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 for the second deployment to Korean waters with seniority dating from 19 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering). Later served in Bellona and finally Black Prince. Placed on the Retired List 15 Oct 1955. Awarded British Empire Medal (NY Hons 1949), 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal (28 Jan 1949). Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| CROMPTON, Stewart Patrick | 327153 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Auckland 27 May 1932. Enlisted in RNZN 14 Sep 1950 and was granted the rating of Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki, like many of his era his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 to 5 May 1954 during which time he served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served again in Bellona followed by service in Stawell then Lachlan. Discharged SNLR 4 May 1956. |
| CROOK, John David (Jack) | 888073 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Christchurch, 13 Mar 1932. Bushman from Ashburton. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements 29 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by civil air via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to Iwakuni, deplaning 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 26 Jul to 1 Aug 1954 then returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Aug 1954 and appointed RDI (Regimental Driving Instructor?) Lance Corporal. Promoted Lance Corporal 22 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Aug–16 Sep 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 274 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living Springfield 2004. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 19 Feb 2015 aged 82 years. |
| CROOKES, Colin John Clement | 34102 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 27/01/2055 | Born Auckland on 25 Feb 1929. Employed as a hospital orderly for Auckland Hospital Board before he joined the Regular Force on 7 Nov 1949. Posted to RNZA and served in Papakura and Waiouru. TSFD to Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 as Lance Bombardier on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and continued to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Feb 1953, entered Korea 9 Feb and M/I to his unit the same day. Admitted 26 Fd Amb on 16 Mar 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 9 Apr 1953 to NZRTU (NZ Base HQ) on 10 Apr 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I on 23 Apr 1954. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Guard Room 20 May 1953. Admitted three times to 38 Canadian Fd Amb over the next five months and returned to 16 Fd Regt each time. Married Miss Mineko Matuno at Cassell’s Camp Protestant Church, Kure on 2 Oct 1954. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Nov 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 23 Dec 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and M/I on 1 Jan 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Dec 1956. Embarked Kobe 3 Jan 1955 on SS Changsha for Australia and completed the journey to deplane Auckland 27 Jan 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 36 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 25 May 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force. Discharged from the Army on 8 Jun 1955. Re-enlisted in the Army on 20 Jun 1956 and again served in RNZA. Emplaned Whenuapai 9 Jan 1971 for South Vietnam. Deplaned Vung Tau 11 Jan 1971. Served in 161 Bty. M/O from 161 Bty 3 May 1971 for RTNZ (Medevac) Deplaned 6 May 1971 and admitted Papakura Camp Hospital on arrival. Awarded Vietnam Medal only. Discharged 3 Jul 1975. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (V), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CRORKEN, Michael Joseph | 206463 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 02/08/2052 | Born Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland on 17 Oct 1943. Previous service in the Navy. He was a bricklayer but was employed by the Forestry Dept., at Te Pohue, Hawkes Bay. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 13 Jun 1951. Made some errors and was given detention. Taken from Ardmore to be embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sail for Korea. Rescued from the Wahine and was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 24 Aug 1951. His entry to Korea was delayed because of punishments awarded for breaches of discipline. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 25 Jan 1952 and entered Korea the next day. His failure to observe military rules and ways resulted in an early return to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney and committed to Ardmore Detention Barracks 2 Aug 1952. Was overseas one year 2 days less 60 days detention equalled 307 days service time. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Sep 1952. Died Wellington 30 Oct 1983 aged 40 years. |
| CROSLAND, Francis James | 208396 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Invercargill on 25 Jan 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements at Invercargill on 27 Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 24 Mar 1952, entered Korea on 26 Mar and M/I to his unit on 28 Mar 1952. Served in F Troop 163 Bty. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 26 Feb to 5 Mar 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier 10 Jun 1953. M/O for 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 218 days. Discharged 31 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Invercargill. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 12 May 2004 aged 75 years. |
| CROSS, Albert John (Albie) | 11659 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dairy Flat, Northland, a short distance from Orewa Beach 9 Jan 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 6 Nov 1947 and underwent basic training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Boy Telegraphist as his preference for branch of service developed. Drafted to Bellona 19 Jan 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 9 Jan 1950. Sent to Waiouru 17 May 1950 and was renamed Irirangi about 15 months after his arrival. Advanced to Telegraphist 9 Mar 1951. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jan–24 Apr 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed for service in Korean waters 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and monitoring the Armistice. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but he remained with his ship until 23 Feb 1955. Went back to Irirangi 24 Feb–23 Dec 1955. Returned to Philomel 24 Dec 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 2 Jan 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland 24 Dec 2016 aged 84 years. |
| CROSS, Allison | 14126 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Invercargill 26 Nov 1929. Moulder before entering the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 on an eight-year engagement as a Stoker. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 24 Jan 1954. In Philomel 24 Nov 1953–20 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 and left for service in SE Asia and Korea. Kaniere was in Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955 and was mainly involved in patrols and monitoring the Armistice. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Appears to have returned to NZ for compassionate or medical reasons. Drafted to Black Prince for four weeks 29 Jun–22 Jul 1955 before returning to Kaniere 23 Jul the day she arrived back from Asia until 14 Nov 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Nov 1955–28 Oct 1956 and advanced to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic (Local) 12 Jul 1956. Served in Endeavour 29 Oct 1956–13 Aug 1957 and served in Antarctica in the summer season 1956–57. Advanced to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1957. Later served in Kaniere again; drafted again to Royalist 9 Jan–2 Nov 1959 and the back to Philomel and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) effective from 1 Jun 1958. DEE 23 Jan 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| CROSS, David Leslie | 13507 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Kaiapoi 25 Nov 1930. Shop Assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After completing training in Tamaki he was sent on 4 Jan 1951 to HMAS Cerberus to undergo specialist training. He was away 11 months and RTNZ 19 Nov 1951. Like many of his era his first sea service was in Bellona 14 Jan 1952–15 Jan 1953 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 28 Mar 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Mar 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asia and Korea. Kaniere was in Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 15 May 1955. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Nov 1955–13 Feb 1956. At Irirangi 14 Feb 1956–12 Aug 1957. Later served in Rotoiti and again in Black Prince. DEE 6 Oct 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| CROSS, J | 0 | Mr | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 07/07/2058 | Civilian Canteen Staff member in Royalist. His name is listed in the HMNZS Royalist Second Commission Handbook. Is this the same man as the one immediately q.v. |
| CROSS, Joseph Prince | 11721 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Gisborne, 29 Nov 1928. Carpenter before joining the RNZN on 22 Jan 1948. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 2 Oct 1948. Advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Jul 1947. At HMAS Watson 25 Jan–8 Jun 1950. Qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 3 Jun 1950. RTNZ and was in Philomel 9 Jun–2 Jul 1950 probably preparing for his new posting. Drafted to Tutira 3 Jul 1950 and sailed with Pukaki from NZ the same day bound for Korea via Port Moresby and Hong Kong. Involved in patrols and escort duties and was part of the screening force for the landings at Inchon. RTNZ 30 May 1950. In Philomel and again sent to HMAS Watson on course 28 Sep–23 Nov 1951. Served in Kiwi and Black Prince where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 13 Feb 1953. Granted four months Leave Without Pay 21 Jan–2 May 1954. Returned to Philomel and then served in Tamaki. Advanced to Leading Seaman 26 May 1954 while in Tamaki. Final sea service in Black Prince 11 Apr–21 Nov 1955. Discharged BNPS 16 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mahia 3 Dec 1982 aged 53. |
| CROSS, Mervyn Ian | 14035 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 07/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 15 Dec 1935. Part time garage hand. Enlisted in the RNZN from school as a Boy 2nd Class (Boy2) in 24th class of Seaman Boys on 17 Jan 1952. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted 10 Jan 1953 to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 15 Jun 1953. Drafted to Bellona 20 Nov 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 15 Sep 1954. Appeared to have some problems settling in and taking on a suitable RNZN trade. By Apr 1954 while in Bellona he requested a change to the Electrical Branch. He also served in Kiwi 20 Mar 1955–8 May 1956. Spent a short time in Philomel before returning to Black Prince 27 Mar–22 Aug 1956. Sent to HMAS Watson 23 Aug–12 Nov 1956 to attend a Radar Plotter 2nd Class Course and gained a 72% Pass. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and left NZ in that ship for service in SE Asia and in Korean waters. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Black Prince again and in Rotoiti in the Reserve Fleet. His career was blotted by several incidents contrary to Naval Discipline. DEE 14 Dec 1961. Died 18 Jun 2013 aged 77 years. His death was reported in the NZ Herald. His record shows an award of NZOSM and NGSM (M) but no mention of NZGSM (K) or the NZDSM. |
| CROSS, Peter | 203820 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Paihia, Northland, on 25 Oct 1925. Previous service in Army within NZ (11 Dec 1941–7 Apr 1943) and TSFD to the RNZAF (8 Apr 1943–23 Feb 1945) which included 14 months in the islands. His Army Service No was 409954 and his RNZAF No was 4312199. He served in Ngaruawahia and Glen Bervie Camps. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a Railway Labourer for NZ Railways, Whangarei. Attested for KMB at Auckland on 10 Sep 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 5 Oct 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 as a member of the Baggage Pty Reinf Unit. M/I to NZRTU on arrival in Korea. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 22 Mar 1951. Made several errors of judgement and received 28 days Field Punishment and loss of pay. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned |Auckland on 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Lower Hutt. Discharged 29 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.634 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to and address in Otiria, Northland. It was returned to Base Records (now Personal Archives) where it remains to this day.) Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CROSS, Philip Charles | 206144 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/12/2051 | Born Nelson on 27 Jan 1927. He was a bus driver for NZ Road Service at Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camp where he was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan 31 Dec 1950 and commenced serving in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 6–11 Jul 1951 and was discharged direct to his unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 16 Nov 1951 (fever) and was placed on the Seriously Ill List on 24 Nov 1951 and was struck off this list on 13 Dec 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1951 for RTNZ as a medical evacuee. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1951 for RTNZ via Sydney and disembarked at Auckland on 23 Dec 1951 from a Teal flying boat. Served overseas one year 14 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1952 and returned to Lower Hutt. Died Whangarei, 25 Dec 1994 aged 67 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CROSS, Robert James | 208130 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 04/09/2053 | Born Balclutha on 20 Aug 1929. He was a motor mechanic for Wilson Elliott Ltd, of Balclutha. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. His training was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp where he was posted to RNZEME on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Unfortunately Wahine ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and flown to Iwakuni, Japan. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt LAD on 2 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Vehicle Mechanic) 12 Apr 1954, Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian ADS 3–17 Nov 1952 and discharged to his unit. Promoted to Corporal 9 Feb 1953. Posted from 28 Fd Engr Regt to 16 Fd Regt, LAD 29 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 11 Apr 1953, to Temporary Staff Sergeant on 14 May and to Staff Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 29 May 1953. Promoted to Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 8 Aug 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt LAD to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Aug 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 13 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on 29 Aug and deplaned from Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington on 4 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 35 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Nov 1953. Died in Balclutha on 2 Oct 1978 aged 49 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| CROSSON, David Stanley (Stan) | 208617 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Oamaru on 25 Jun 1926. Previous service in RNZAF dating from 6 Jul 1945 to 12 Feb 1947 as a Leading Aircraftman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for service within NZ. Truck driver for John Brightling Ltd, Christchurch. Attested for KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. There is very little on his Kayforce File. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy on 24 Sep 1951. M/I from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 21 Jun 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney at Wellington on 16 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1960. Served in SD Tpt Coy and was a storekeeper attached to A Platoon at Addington. Posted to 3 Transport Company, Christchurch/Burnham 18 May 1966. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 10 Nov 1967. Reclassified Clerk All Arms 5 Star 27 Aug 1968. To be Sub Staff Sergeant 27 Aug 1969 with seniority from 12 Feb 1969. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 5 Mar 1976. Awarded the LS&GC Medal (Military) on 11 Aug 1977. Engagement extend ed to 31 Jul 1980. He was the Chief Clerk of 3 Tpt Regt, RNZCT. He was offered a further extension 25 Jun 1981, to age 55, as there was a shortage of senior clerks in RNZCT. He was however discharged from the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ashburton 20 Jul 2014 aged 85 years. |
| CROTTY, James Desmond | 204062 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, on 6 Feb 1929. Labourer then clerk at Westfield, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on the Wahine at Wellington, which ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD as storeman. Admitted 10 Gen Hosp 3 Sep 1951 was TSFD to and discharged from Swedish Hosp 17 Sep 1951 to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Dec 1951 but reverted to Craftsman 14 Mar 1952 on ceasing to hold the appointment of LAD storeman. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Served in Malaya embarking 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I Nee Soon Camp. Then moved to Kota Tinggi for training and then was located with the battalion in the Taiping area. Served in B Company. RTNZ disembarking from Captain Cook at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharged from Regular Force 4 May 1960. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CROTTY, John Joseph Patrick | 203703 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/05/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, on 15 Feb 1931 but came from Te Papapa. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. Also served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni on 4 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned at Auckland on 8 May 1952. Re-emplaned for Korea 14 Jul 1952 and returned to his previous unit. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 13 May 195 (under sentence–detention). Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Malaya with NZ SAS Sqn, 22 SAS Regt 1955–57. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.638 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to and address in Te Papapa, Auckland. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CROUCH, Robert | 207726 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Awarded Born Oamaru 25 Jun 1926. Previous service in RNZAF dating from 6 Jul 1945 to 12 Feb 1947 as a Leading Aircraftman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for service within NZ. Truck driver for John Brightling Ltd, Christchurch. Attested for KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to N Z Tpt Pl at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. There is very little on his Kayforce File. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy on 24 Sep 1951. M/I from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 21 Jun 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1960. Served in SD Tpt Coy and was a storekeeper attached to A Platoon at Addington. Posted to 3 Transport Company, Christchurch/Burnham 18 May 1966. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 10 Nov 1967. Reclassified Clerk All Arms 5 Star 27 Aug 1968. To be Sub Staff Sergeant 27 Aug 1969 with seniority from 12 Feb 1969. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 5 Mar 1976. Awarded the LS&GC Medal (Military) on 11 Aug 1977. Engagement extend ed to 31 Jul 1980. He was the Chief Clerk of 3 Tpt Regt, RNZCT. He was offered a further extension 25 Jun 1981, to age 55, as there was a shortage of senior clerks in RNZCT. He discharged from the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. At some stage after retirement he mislaid his medals. He requested (through his son) that these be replaced in Jul 2014. (He was currently 88 years old at the time the request was made.) These were replaced at cost and it was found that he had not been issued with the full-size War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and the NZDSM. These medals were issued when the appropriate application form had been completed and sent to Pers Archives, Trentham. |
| CROUCH, William (Bill) | 14430 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Hastings, East Sussex, UK, 24 Oct 1926. Previous service in the Royal Marines (Service No MB/X1982) as a Band Boy from 3 Jan 1944 to 10 Oct 1946 and in the Royal Navy (Service No SSX 810614) as a Musician from 11 Oct 1946 to 3 Jan 1954. He served at HMS Tamar (Hong Kong), in Sussex (heavy cruiser) 14 Dec 1948 and returned to the UK in her. Also served briefly in Diadem (cruiser) and was at Pembroke on several occasions. Discharged from RN 3 Jan 1954 to enter the RNZN. Enlisted as an Able Seaman at Maori 4 Jan 1954 and on arrival in NZ his first NZ sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 19 Jun 1954 to 14 Nov 1955. This ship sailed from NZ on 19 Jul 1954. He became sick and was admitted to hospital in Hong Kong. After release from Hospital he travelled on the Empire Orwell from Hong Kong to Kure, Japan on 31 Oct 1954 to re-join his ship. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ Aug 1956. On RTNZ he was drafted to Tamaki then to Philomel but on 27 Aug 1956 was sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a G.L. 2 course which he completed with a fine result. On RTNZ he returned to Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and left in that ship on the Second Commissioning tour to SE Asia, Malaya, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. He was in HMAS Flinders 26–30 May 1957 then re-joined Royalist which returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel 22 Sep 1958–2 Feb 1959. Able Seaman William Crouch was awarded the RN LS&GC Medal on 24 Oct 1959. He applied for and was granted permission to remain in service to complete 30 years as the Navy was 'his life and his home'. This was approved as William Crouch was regarded as a most reliable Able Seaman and had an excellent influence on the younger ratings. He applied to return to a musician’s role in the RNZN Band in Jan 1960 but it is not known if that occurred. He spent a second tour in Royalist 3 Feb 1960–18 Apr 1960 then returned to Philomel until 10 Sep 1960 and was employed as Master at Arms Mess man until 29 Jun 1966. Again served in Philomel and also served in Waikato 28 Jul 1966 and then Endeavour 30 Jun 1969. His final service was in Philomel 1 Jul 1971 and was Discharged to RA on 23 Oct 1971. There are no details of medals he has been awarded apart from the LS&GC Medal. It appears that he is entitled to the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and the PJM. |
| CROWE, Norman Edward | 818556 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 16 Nov 1930. Labourer for Thomas Borthwick & Sons, Belfast, Christchurch. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP Mandora Camp, Hiro to attend cooking course 10 Jun–2 Jul 1953 and on return to his unit was employed as Officers Mess Cook. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Jul 1953 and to Lance Corporal 17 Oct 1953. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb three times between 26 Jul 1953 and 3 Jul 1954 and was discharged to his unit on each occasion. Each admission about 4 to seven days. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning at Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost in 2010. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 18 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. |
| CROWHURST, Colin George | 203516 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Auckland on 1 Nov 1926. Clerk in the Justice Department. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. After training for Korea Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Sergeant 1 Jan 1951. Clerk General Duties at NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Section. Sent on several TODs to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Feb–1 Mar 1951. Discharged direct to his unit. Also served at HQ NZ Kayforce, Kure, Japan. Promoted substantive Staff Sergeant 1 Jul 1952. Admitted twice more to Brit Com Gen Hosp, first for 14 days, next time nearly four weeks. TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland on 7 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 273 days. Discharged on 5 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, also NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Western Australia 2002. Died 14 Apr 2016 aged 89 years but it is not known whether he died in Australia or NZ. |
| CROWHURST, Sydney William | 12575 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Eastbourne, Sussex, UK, 21 Sep 1926. Garage Labourer prior to entering the Royal Navy on 21 Dec 1943 as Boy 1st Class. Given the Service No P/JX632628. Initial training undertaken at HMS Collingwood. Served in HMS Trumpeter, an Escort Carrier from 20 Dec 1944 to 3 Jan 1946. During this time the ship was involved in patrols off Norway, on convoy duties to Russia and was involved in the last attack on a u-boat by the Home Fleet. Trumpeter was deployed for trooping duties within East Indies area until Jan 1946. Able Seaman Crowhurst also served in Beachy Head, a repair ship, for 16 months. Enlisted in RNZN for a term of six years from 30 Jan 1949 with the option of discharge in the UK or in New Zealand. Apparently changed ship when Tutira RTNZ. His service record shows him drafted to Tutira (Rotoiti) 7 Jun 1949–23 Nov 1951. Sydney Crowhurst also stated that he served in Rotoiti in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. It would appear that he was TSFD from Tutira to Rotoiti in Apr or early May 1951. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 29 Jan 1955 at completion of engagement. Re-entered RNZN as a General Dutyman 12 Apr 1962. DEE 7 Feb 1966. |
| CROWLEY, Leslie Joseph | 207827 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Lawrence, Otago, on 19 Jul 1927. Butcher by trade. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while Apptd 2i/c Section C Platoon on 8 Oct 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal on 12 Jan 1952 then to Temporary Corporal on 14 Apr 1952. Promoted Corporal on 14 Jul 1952 and became Section Commander. Posted from 10 (NZ Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 4 Aug 1952 then returned to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Oct 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 13 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 24 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Nov 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.641 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Perth, Western Australia on 21 Jan 1988 aged 61 years. |
| CROWLEY, Michael | 14315 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 26/09/2054 | Born Cork, Eire 24 Jun 1922. Was a messenger before he joined the RN on 7 Sep 1937 as Boy 2nd Class. Issued with Service Number D/JX154775. Initial posting was to HMS Caledonia a cadet training ship. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 7 May 1938. Served briefly in Colombo (light cruiser), Diomede (light cruiser), before being drafted to Drake then Maori (Tribal-class destroyer) 10 Nov 1938 and was with the ship at St Angelo (Malta) 16 Jan 1939, came back to Britain 1 Sep 1939 and served in the North Sea and took part in the Norwegian Campaign. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Jun 1940 and to Able Seaman 23 Dec 1940. In May 1941 was involved in the search for Bismarck and made a torpedo attack with other destroyers on the enemy vessel. Drafted to Paris (old battleship seized from the French Jul 41 and made a depot ship). Drafted to Vansittart 27 May 1942 to 16 Sep 1943 a destroyer capable of 34 knots and was in the Atlantic in preparation for Operation Pedestal (Relief of Malta). Drafted to Devonshire (heavy cruiser) 2 Oct 1943–27 Nov 1944 which often escorted carriers until the war’s end. Served in Bideford (sloop) 28 Jan–10 Jun 1945 then Childers (destroyer) 4 Dec 1945–7 May 1947. This ship operated from Malta. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Sep 1946. While in Defiance he advanced on 4 Dec 1948 to Leading Seaman. His last ship was Maidstone a submarine depot ship 6 Sep 1950–17 Aug 1952. HIs last two stations were Defiance and Victory for administration purposes. Discharged from RN 23 Sep 1952 to join the RNZN. His WWII service medals not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman 24 Sep 1952 and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. Bellona had arrived at Portsmouth on 6 Sep 1952, so he was drafted to her and arrived in Auckland 14 Dec 1952. Served in Philomel Jan to Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 18 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 26 Sep 1964. Served in Tamaki 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Mar 1956. Later went to HMAS Watson 13 Jul–12 Nov 1956. Most of his service thereafter was in Philomel or Tamaki where he was no doubt involved in training young sailors. He served in Paea on two occasions and advanced to Petty Officer 1 Mar 1957. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal and gratuity 1 Dec 1958. His last ship was Rotoiti 12 Jan 1961–30 Aug 1962. Discharged to RA 23 Sep 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CRUDEN, James Alexander | 13208 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Eltham, Taranaki 9 Jul 1932. Farm labourer before enlisting in the RNZN on 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in Bellona and Lachlan (advanced to Able Seaman 19 Jul 1951) before being sent to HMAS Rushcutter 24 Oct 1951–28 Mar 1952 for a training course. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–23 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escorts. On RTNZ was in Philomel 18 Mar–2 Aug 1954. Attended another course at HMAS Rushcutter 3 Aug 1954–31 Mar 1955 and later served in Black Prince. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 8 Jul 1956 and went to live at Manaia, Taranaki. |
| CRUDGINGTON, Henry Thomas | 12322 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 30/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Bow, London 13 Jan 1926. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 13 Sep 1943 and was issued with the Service No C/JX 601338. Initial posting was to HMS Duke a shore station where the naval basics were compressed into a six-week course. Drafted to HMS Valkyrie on the Isle of Man (the Douglas Head Hotel became HMS Valkyrie during WWII) to train as a Radar operator. Drafted in 1946 to Braganza a shore station near Bombay (now Mumbai). Was next sent to Ceylon to HMS Mayina, then to Lanka which again were shore stations. Little from his service record show that these were mostly linked to Fleet Air Arm support facilities. Henry then returned to Pembroke at Chatham. Enlisted to RNZN at HMNZS Cook at the New Zealand High commission in London 5 Jul 1948. Served in Hawea 1948–49 and was drafted to Pukaki 12 Feb 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve on escort at patrol duties mainly on the west coast waters of Korea. Henry was a radar operator. Posted to Tamaki in Jan 1951 and was discharged to shore engagement expired 26 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. WWII Medal entitlement not shown of the remnant of his service record. |
| CRYER, Barry John | 13409 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Ngaruawahia 30 Dec 1934. Grocer's boy before entering the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Bellona 13 Jun–16 Dec 1951. Drafted for passage to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951–2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea. On arrival in Sasebo, Japan he was TSFD to Taupo 3 Feb 1952. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties but did spend considerable time patrolling the east coast of Korea bombarding shore targets such as bridges and railway tunnels. On 20 Feb 1952 Taupo while patrolling on the east coast spotted some 15 sampans filled with communist troops trying to land on Yang-Do Island which has a small garrison of US and Korean troops. Taupo destroyed 10 of these before she had to withdraw as the communist artillery had the range and started to straddle the ship. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 30 Jun 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Jan 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman in Philomel 30 Sep 1953. Also served in Kiwi. Served in Hawea (with Pukaki) which escorted Endeavour to Antarctica in Dec 1956 with Sir Edmund Hillary's Trans Antarctic Expedition. Also served in Rotoiti, Irirangi, Stawell and twice in Royalist. DEE 18 Oct 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CRYER, Claude Angus | 208761 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Horotiu, near Hamilton on 15 Sep 1950. Came from Ngaruawahia. Previous service in the Interim Army ex NZ Temporary Staff 2 Sep 1946 to 5 May 1947. Self-employed taxi driver. Attested 24 Aug 1952 at Hamilton as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ 19 Jan 1953. His entry to Korea delayed because of AWOL Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 24 Feb 1953. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 5 Mar 1953 and again 11–12 Mar 1953. Moved between NZ Base HQ and NZRTU several times. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Apr 1954 and M/I to this unit three days later. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) on 1Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned at Auckland on 26 Jul 1954 for further service in Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 5 Aug 1954. Re-entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and M/I to his unit on 8 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Nov 1954 to Temporary Corporal 6 Mar 1955 and Promoted Corporal 15 Apr 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Apr 1955. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and struck off NZ Roll 6 Jun 1955. Accidentally injured 14 Jun 1955 and admitted to 43 US MASH. Discharged direct to unit on 28 Jul 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Oct 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1955. Discharged 18 Jan 1956 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.542 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Ngaruawahia. Later joined TF and served in 4 Medium Regt, RNZA from 2 Apr 1959 to 1 Jan 1963. Highest rank achieved Temporary Sergeant. |
| CRYSELL, Kim | 206766 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington 6 May 1932. Came from Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt. Enlisted on 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement (2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air but Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Instructor RNZA. M/I to NZRTU on arrival in Japan. Posted 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, Gun crew on Dog 2 and Dog 3 guns and was also Battery Duty NCO. Gunner Crysell (Stokes Valley) photographed with Bombardier C.J Nevill (Palmerston North) and Gunner P.T. Goaley (Feilding). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jan 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 and served as a Gunnery Instructor for further Kayforce intakes. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Nov 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living Otaki 2013. Died Otaki 12 Jun 2018 aged 87 years |
| CULL, Alan Hunter | 202450 | Captain | NZ Base HQ Dent Sec | RNZDC | 10/12/2050 | 04/02/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 28 Mar 1924. Employed as a dentist by Wellington Hospital Board before enlistment in Kayforce. Served in the Territorial Force in 1950. Ex 2 Mobile Dental Unit. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila. OC, Kayforce Mobile Dental Section from Dec 1950 to Feb 1953. Posted to Base HQ but mainly attached to 16 Fd Regt. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951 inspecting Gunner Sinton’s teeth. Appointed MBE London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402, for “…outstanding service maintaining Kayforce dental health”. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Reposted to 2 Mobile Dental Unit, Territorial Force after discharge from Kayforce. Later, Major TF, 14 Sep 1954. Living in Palmerston North from 2004. Visited him at his home in 2020. |
| CULLEN, Pangu | 203704 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Auckland 10 Nov 1928. He was a labourer for Turners and Growers, Produce Merchants. Enlisted in Kayforce on 31 Aug 1950. Advance Party No.1, emplaned Whenuapai on RNZAF DC3 aircraft on 7 Dec 1950. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front so everyone returned to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 22 Mar 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He served overseas one year 226 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Sep 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM and also awarded a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The last items were issued on 15 Apr 2013. |
| CULPAN, Frederick | 13808 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Halifax, Yorkshire, UK, 1 Feb 1921. Was a lorry drivers’ mate before he enlisted in the RN as Stoker 2nd Class on a 12-year engagement 4 Jan 1940. Given the Service No D/KX101548. Initial training was in Drake and Woolwich. Drafted 4 Sep 1940 to Maidstone, a submarine depot ship. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 4 Jan 1941. Drafted to Clare (destroyer) a lend-lease vessel Oct 1941 involved in convoy protection between Britain and Gibraltar and then convoy escort duties for Allied landings in Sicily. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 8 Aug 1943. When this ship was in for a refit, he was drafted 1 Feb 1944 to Loch y (destroyer) and took part in Atlantic convoy protection. On 6 Jun 1944 Loch y was involved in the anti-submarine screening of the task force for Operation Neptune, the Allied landing in Normandy. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 8 Aug 1944. Loch y was at Sheba (Aden) 1 Oct 1944 and then at Lanka and Mayina (Ceylon now Sri Lanka) 1 Feb 1945. Drafted 12 Nov 1945 to Saumarez at Highflyer (Trincomalee, Ceylon) and returned to Britain 17 Nov 1945. A short time at Drake IV and was drafted on 7 Mar 1946 to Consort and by 1 Feb 1947 he was at Tamar (RN Base at Hong Kong). Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 15 Jan 1948. TSFD to London (heavy cruiser) 22 Jan 1948 and sailed up the Yangtze River to try and assist Amethyst which had been trapped by the advancing communist forces. London suffered damage to her two forward 8-inch turrets and X-turret rendered in-operable and her bridge suffered several hits. She had to withdraw to Hong Kong and then returned to the UK in Aug 1949. Apparently Stoker Mechanic Culpan just missed the Amethyst affair and returned to the UK earlier being shown at Drake on 18 Apr 1949. Drafted to Hartland Point a RN maintenance ship 6 Sep 1949–30 Jun 1950. Next drafted to HMS Jupiter which appears to be a shore station for the Reserve Fleet in 1950. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Jul 1950 and to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 5 Aug 1951. Discharged from RN 8 May 1952 to join RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Africa Star with clasp, Italy Star and War Medal 1939–45. Entered the RNZN as Stoker Mechanic at Maori 9 May 1952. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the following day and to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 11 May 1952. Served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–19 Sep 1954, then Bellona 20 Sep 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 15 May 1955 which sailed from Auckland to serve in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Also served in Stawell, at Irirangi and returned to Black Prince 4 Jun 1958. Also served in Lachlan and three more short stays in Pukaki before discharge to Retiring Allowance 8 Aug 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CULPAN, Nelson Derham | 203004 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/02/2051 | Born Auckland on 21 Apr 1918. He was a member of the 7th Reinforcements for 2 NZEF with Service No 65647. Entered Camp on 6 Jun 1941. Embarked 13 Sep 1941 and disembarked in Egypt on 13 Sep 1941. Temporary Corporal reverted to rank 9 Sep 1941. Served in 18 NZ Bn 12 Jan–13 Sep 1942 then TSFD to 24 Bn on 14 Sep 1942. Reported as SAFE on 17 Sep 1942. Admitted 6 (NZ) Fd Amb 25 Sep 1942. M/O from 31 NZ Bn to 18 (NZ) Armd Regt and became a Trooper on 27 Dec 1942. Embarked Port Said 7 Nov 1943 and served in Italy in 18 (NZ) Armd Regt. Embarked Taranto for return to Egypt and was posted to NZAC Trg Depot 28 Feb 1945. Achieved Temporary Sergeant but reverted to Corporal. RTNZ on 30 Sep 1945 and was discharged on 4 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as an Auckland City Council inspector. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and was sent to Trentham Camp for an OCTU training. Continued training at Waiouru. Posted from OCTU to 16 Fd Regt on being granted first commission. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde as a 2nd Lieutenant and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 13 Jan 1951. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1951. M/O 19 Feb 1951 for TOD to NZ for Reinf Trg Team. Flown from Japan to Sydney and travelled on MV Wanganella to disembark Wellington on 26 Feb 1951. Served overseas 26 days. Was involved with training 2nd Reinforcements at Waiouru but had poor command of men and limited gunner knowledge. Admitted Camp Hosp 14–15 May 1951. Discharged 22 Jun 1951. Posted to the Retired List 23 Jun 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Northcote, Takapuna. Died at Raetihi on 5 Mar 1981 aged 63 years. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| CUMMING, Kenneth James | 204425 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born Thames, New Zealand 21 Jun 1927. He was a farm hand employed by Mr S.R. Clarke of Mangapiko, Te Awamutu. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt on 24 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and M/I to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4 Jan–15 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Troop Tara NCO. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 22Jul 1953, to Temporary Sergeant Troop TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA) on 31 Aug 1953 and to Temporary Staff Sergeant and appointed Bty QMS on 15 Feb 1954 and to Staff Sergeant on 12 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas two years 22 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died at his home in Kawakawa, on 29 Oct 1998 aged 71 years. Good friend of Sergeant Nolan 161 Bty. |
| CUMMINS, John Robert | 208196 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 27 Jan 1928 and came from Spreydon. Attested 12 Apr 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (Further detail on Wahine voyage see the Introduction.) Flown from Darwin 11pm 3 Sep 1951 and deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Attended a cooking course in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 2 Jan 1953. Re-emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Reposted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal,11 Jun 1953. Embarked 7 May 1954 on SS Taiyuan for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Harewood 5 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea two years 256 days. Discharged shortly after return to NZ on 1 Jun 1954. Later re-joined Regular Force. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. M/I Nee Soon Transit Camp then went to Kotta Tinggi for training. Served as Private in D Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Tracker Team Malaya 1957–59. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Subsequent service Poananga’s Battalion. Deplaned Changi 28 Nov 1965. Served in Borneo 7 Jun–6 Oct 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Battalion HQ Regimental Aid Post. Also served in South Vietnam with 161 Bty. Emplaned 11 Nov 1969 and deplaned Vung Tau 12 Nov 1969 RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 20 Nov 1970. Awarded both Vietnam medals. Posted to RNZAMC Depot 21 Dec 1970. Posted to 2 General Hospital, 22 Oct 1972. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZAMC. Last appointment in the Army was at the Defence Medical Store, Trentham Camp. Retired 13 Oct 1982. Died Upper Hutt 26 Dec 1998 aged 70 years. Buried at Akatarawa Cemetery, 5 Jan 1999. Family sold medal group (with some replacement and blank medals) to Geoff Oldham who subsequently sold them to a collector in early 2000. |
| CUNDY, Joseph Neville | 15045 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 2 Feb 1936. Entered the RNZN 4 Feb 1954 as an electrical mechanic recruit. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and continued his training in Philomel. Drafted to Irirangi 29 Jul 1954 but was there only for a short time as he was drafted to HMAS Cerberus 14 Oct 1954–13 Jul 1955 to attend electrical courses. On RTNZ he was drafted back to Irirangi 19 Jul 1955 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 2 Feb 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 11 Sep 1956. On 2 Apr 1957 he was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 6 Nov 1957. On RTNZ he remained in Royalist until 14 Nov 1958 and then after one day was drafted back to Irirangi on 14 Nov 1958. Drafted to Endeavour 13 Dec 1958 and may well have sailed to Antarctica during this posting. He served briefly in Wakefield and was then drafted to Philomel 8 May 1959. He again served in Irirangi 5 Apr 1960 to 28 Feb 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 28 Nov 1960. In Aug 1962 he was sent to the UK and held at Maori, as a crewman to bring Otago to NZ after commissioning land he remained in that vessel until 13 Oct 1964. He later served in Taranaki 5 May 1965–14 Nov 1966. Advanced to Acting Chief Radio Electrician Mechanic on 8 Dec 1966. The remainder of his service included time in COMAUCK, Otago again (twice), Philomel and Tasman. DEE 16 Apr 1977. Later NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 (Borneo), Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity 4 Feb 1967 and PJM. |
| CUNDY, Warren Grenville | 14044 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington on 10 Aug 1935. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953 which represented the RNZN at the Coronation in 1953. On RTNZ served in Bellona. Drafted to Pukaki 26 Apr 1955. Travelled to Korea via Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, New Caledonia, Fiji. Medal entitlement; NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K) and PJM. Spent most of his sea service in the larger units of the RNZN, Black Prince, Bellona and Royalist. DEE 27 Aug 1961. Shipmate of Kelvin Mason. |
| CUNNINGHAM, Ian Herbert (Slim) | 11583 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Greymouth, 20 Mar 1930. Enlisted in RNZN in 1947. Gun layer 2nd Class Rotoiti. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952. Travelled to Korean waters via Raoul Island to Kure, Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Returned to Auckland 19 Mar 1953 via Sydney. DEE on 19 Mar 1954. Enlisted in the Army on 24 May 1954. Mortar Platoon Sergeant, Headquarters Company, 1 NZ Regt in Taiping, Malaya 1957–1960. Was an instructor at the School of Artillery in Waiouru, RNZA. Served in South Vietnam in 161 Bty (twice). First time 16 Jul 1965–11 Dec 1965. Medivac because of sickness. Second tour in 1967–68. On RTNZ was posted to Waikato Bay of Plenty Army Area, 28 May 1975 as a Warrant Officer 1st Class. Discharged from the Army (6 Hauraki Regiment) on 2 Feb 1980. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Vietnam Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military), KWSM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. His own comment circa 2004, “Lucky to be alive.” Living in Dunedin in 2004. Died Dunedin Hospital 23 Oct 2011. |
| CUNNINGHAM, Kenneth Frank | 12804 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Edmonton, Middlesex, UK, 7 Feb 1920. Factory hand before enlisting in the RN on 2 Apr 1938 as Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Bulldog (destroyer) then Foxhound (destroyer) 15 Jan 1939–31 Dec 1940, both operating from Pembroke 2. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 12 Apr 1939. On 1 Sep 1939 Foxhound with two other destroyers sunk U-39 the first u-boat kill of WWII. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 14 Nov 1940. 13 Apr 1940 was involved in the 2nd Battle of Narvik in Cossack (famous for boarding the Altmark in Norwegian waters and rescuing British prisoners) and sunk the German destroyer Erich Giese In May escorted HM cruisers Glasgow and Berwick carrying Royal Marines for British occupation of Iceland. Was heavily involved in the Mediterranean in Jul as part of the force to negotiate future deployments of French warships. This attempt failed and an air attack followed on the French battleship Dunkerque. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 14 Nov 1941. Returned to the UK Aug. After refit was back in action in the Mediterranean and took part in three convoys to Malta and convoys between Gibraltar and the UK. In Apr 1942. Cunningham was drafted to Velox (destroyer) which was involved in convoy escorts and protection between Gibraltar, Freetown and Capetown and continuation of convoy escorts in the Atlantic. Advanced to Leading Stoker 12 Feb 1943 and Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 13 Sep 1943. His next ship Vivien (destroyer) served in coastal convoy protection and on 24 Feb 1943 was in action against mine laying E-boats ESE of Great Yarmouth. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 13 Sep 1944. Drafted to LST 3016 11 Sep 1945 which soon sailed to St Angelo (Malta). Returned to Britain circa late 1946. Served briefly in Start Bay and in Pluto. Discharged to Shore by Purchase 26 Jun 1948. His WWII Medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN 6 Jun 1949 at Maori, London as Stoker Mechanic and advanced the following days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and then to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Served in Lachlan Jul–Nov 1949 and in Bellona Feb–Oct 1950. Served in Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 5 Aug 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and departed for overseas service in Korean waters 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 10 Nov 1953, p.6002. “This Chief Petty Officer Mechanic is an outstanding rating who has at all times performed his duties efficiently and cheerfully. He has been a good influence on his subordinates which has contributed a great deal to the operational efficiency of the ship in the war zone during the past twelve months. Although at one time his wife was seriously ill for quite a long time he never let this affect his service responsibilities or his cheerfulness. He is always well turned out, is respectful and loyal and has excellent qualities of leadership.” Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (1954). Discharged to Shore by Purchase 21 Feb 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Sadly no detail of his WWII awards is noted on the remaining fragment of his service record. |
| CUNNINGHAM, Michael Paul | 621347 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Travelled by civil air to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU approx 22 Jul 1954 and employed as a driver. Transport Pl not known. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged 26 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CUNNINGHAM, Ronald Joseph | 459166 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Taihape 24 Nov 1930. Labourer for Mr Dave Moore, Stratford. Called up for 5th CMT Intake. Enlisted in Kayforce 12 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney 10 Feb 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Feb. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954 and entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 18 Oct 1954 to NZRTU and M/I to this unit 23 Oct 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 Jul 1955. Granted 6-month extension to his tour in Korea from 13 Aug 1955. Promoted Temporary Bombardier as Postal Orderly 15 Aug 1955 and to Bombardier 15 Nov 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 Feb 1956 while NCO i/c section Brit Com Disposals Org. Blotted his copy book and was fined £5.00. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 2 years 132 days. Discharged 31 Aug 1956 and was posted to his earlier TF unit–2 Fd Regt, RNZA. Later issued NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Base Hospital, New Plymouth 17 Jul 2022 aged 91 years. |
| CUNNINGHAM, William de Vere | 689799 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/11/2053 | 07/05/2055 | Born Wellington on 8 Jun 1930. He was a member of RNZNVR in the rate of seaman for two years from 1948. Employed as a carpet planner and later employed at Griffin & Sons Biscuit Factory, Lower Hutt. Attested in Kayforce at Wellington on 1 Jul 1953. Training for service in Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZA at Burnham on 28 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 18 Nov 1953 as a GNR on an RNZAF Hastings and flew to Japan, deplaning at Iwakuni on 21 Nov 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy on 29 Dec 1953 and entered Korea on 30 Dec 1953. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 6 Sep 1954. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Apr 1954 (Malaria) and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS direct to unit on 22 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Storeman) on 4 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal (butcher) on 9 Mar 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ on and deplaned NZ 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jul 1955 and posted to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. |
| CUNNINGHAME, Donald | 13560 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Timaru on 3 Oct 1935. Enlisted in RNZN 25 Jan 1951 as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to and served in Bellona as Seaman Boy. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Returned to Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Later served three tours in Lachlan. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and KWSM. DEE on 2 Oct 1961. Died Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, 10 Apr 2000 aged 64 years. |
| CURLEW, Maurice | 522299 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wellington on 6 Jun 1931. Served in the 5th intake of CMT. Employed as a milk roundsman in Wellington before he attested in Kayforce on 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and was then posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 20 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend a typing course 15 Oct to 12 Nov 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (clerk) on 16 Mar and to Lance Corporal on 14 Apr 1956. Granted a 12-month extension of service to date from 17 Apr 1956. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ on 12 Nov 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Apr 1956. M/O to NZ Component British Commonwealth Forces Korea on 15 May 1956. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and Struck off NZ Roll 31 May 1956. Discharged to NZ Comp BCFK and TSFD back to the NZ Roll on 13 Jun 1956. Understood he emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned ex RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 253 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force (Wellington Regt). Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CURREEN, Edward Douglas | 203676 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Herekino, Northland, on 10 Dec 1924. Attested in Jayforce with Service No 638999 on 3 Apr 1946. Embarked on HMT Chitral on 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served for a period in 27 Bn and also in Tokyo Bn. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 3 Oct 1947. He was formerly a Police Constable and was working as a labourer on the Mangakino Hydro scheme. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB and embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde to sail for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Feb 1951 and M/I to his unit on 24 Feb. Fd Regt Gun Number. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt on 26 Apr 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ, deplaning Auckland 10 May 1952 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jun 1952. On discharge he returned to Mangakino No.1 Camp. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.650 was sent on 29 Feb 1957 to his mother’s address in Hobsonville. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CURREY, Raymond Joseph (Ray) | 13285 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Mount Albert, Auckland, 5 May 1932. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman (OSea). After training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 19 Jan 1951 then to Philomel 24 Jul 1951. Sent to HMAS Ruschcutter on course 5 Aug–24 Nov 1951. In Philomel briefly then drafted to Rotoiti 1 Jan 1952 with a qualification of TD3. His rate of Able Seaman was backdated to 1 Sep 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. When Taupo arrived in Japan he was TSFD from Rotoiti to Taupo 18 Sep 1952 and remained in Korean waters. He spent part of two winters in these waters. RTNZ in Taupo on 23 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel 26 Jan–29 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Sent to HMAS Ruschcutter again 30 Jul–10 Dec 1953. On RTNZ was in Philomel for two months then drafted to Black Prince 3 Feb 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Feb 1955. Ray Currey was killed in a mishandled demolition charge explosion on Black Prince on 23 Mar 1955. He and Petty Officer Reginal Harry Tyler died in a vain attempt to dispose this charge overboard. Discharged Dead 23 Mar 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| CURRIE, Alan James | 920785 | Private | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Timaru on 1 Jul 1932. Farm Worker. Employed by NZ Railways Dept before attestation in Kayforce on 21 Apr 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Entered Korea on 8 Sep 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Sep 1954. M/O to Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 3 Jun 1956 and was posted to TF unit. Enlisted in the RF on 11 May 1959. Posted to 2 NZ Regt. Embarked TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and M/I to Sobraon Camp, Taiping, Malaya. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. M/O 30 Jul 1960 and attached FAP to HQ, KL Garrison. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued 15 Jul 1960, Schedule No.2. M/O Sobraon Camp Taiping 23 Nov 1961 and emplaned Changi Singapore for RTNZ. Deplaned Whenuapai 26 Nov 1962 from RNZAF aircraft. Re-engaged 11 May 1962. Also served in Lieutenant Colonel Gurr’s Battalion 1963–65. Promoted Temporary Sergeant during tour. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZCT Instructor Catering. Warrant Officer 1st Class Posted to Wellington Platoon, RNZASC at Fort Dorset, Catering Adviser, Apr 1974. Retired from 2 Composite Sqn, 25 Apr 1981. Died Ashburton, 30 Apr 2001 aged 68 years. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ and LS&GC Medal 4 Feb 1981. |
| CURRIE, Leslie Robert | 206767 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Came from Wellington. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted 9 or 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft (Second Flight). Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal flying boat AWATERE to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot to NZ Base HQ 24 Aug 1953. Failed to comply with Routine and Standing Orders which resulted in being placed in Brit Com MCE. Released from Brit Com MCE to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.652 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Wellington. |
| CURRIE, Maxwell Frank | 204718 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Geelong, Australia on 4 Sep 1925. He was a motor trimmer and driver for Jewett Motors Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce on 27 Oct 1953. Emplaned 9 Mar 1954 on a Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Mar 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 23 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 and M/I to this unit the same day. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 27 Jul 1954 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure and was discharged on 7 Aug 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 May 1955. Emplaned Qantas, Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 90 days. Discharged 2 Aug 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 21st Reinforcements on 8 Jan 1956 but did not proceed overseas again and was discharged. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.653 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Joined 1 NZ Regt, Regular Force on 18 Jul 1957 but was discharged 18 Oct 1957, SNLR. |
| CURRIE, Robert George Jarvie | 711849 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 06/10/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland on 16 May 1930. Journalist for Wilson and Horton, Auckland. Appointed to Kayforce and attested on 22 Jul 1953. Emplaned 6 Oct 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deployment. Posted to NZ Base HQ and entered Korea 1 Oct 1953. Sent on TOD to 1 Comwel Div and also to 16 Fd Regt on several occasions and returning.to NZ Base HQ. Temporary Captain, while employed as PRO, NZ Kayforce, 1 Jan 1955. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Jan–11 Feb 1955 (fever). Discharge in UK approved 11 Feb 1955. Promoted Captain 1 Apr 1955. Relinquished appointment of PRO Kayforce on 30 Jun 1955. Departed Kure on HMT Asturias on 15 Jul 1955 ETA UK approx 12 Aug 1955. (Same ship as Sergeant Tarrant qv) SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps, 18 Sep 1955 and discharged in the UK. Served in Korea one year 290 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| CURRIE, Terence Alfred | 13813 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born West Kirby, Merseyside, UK, 6 Mar 1922. Former Petty Officer, Royal Navy with Service Number D/JX159006. Living at Bristol UK at the time he enlisted in RNZN at Maori (NZ High Commission, London) on 9 May 1952. He was a Torpedo and Anti-Submarine specialist. Served in Lachlan and Bellona. Served in Korean waters in the 1956 deployment of Kaniere to the Far East Fleet. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 and RTNZ 8 May 1957. Regarded as keen and conscientious and a superior type of T.A.S. rating. Awarded RN LS&GC Medal. Served again in Lachlan as Chief Petty Officer Coxswain after returning to NZ. Discharged to RA 8 May 1962 and returned to the UK to live at Whitehaven, Somerset. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CURRIN, Gordon Earl | 712997 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 29 Jul 1935. Was a New Zealand Railways fireman working in Wellington before he entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 28 Jan 1954. He underwent training in Tamaki then Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 28 Jun 19 Sep 1954 for his first sea service. He next served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954–12 Aug 1956 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Nov 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Olphert an RNZN Reserve unit in Wellington. Drafted to Royalist 5 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and the Second Commission voyage to Asia. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in the ship until Nov 1958. Served in Lachlan 7 Mar 1959–23 May 1960 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) 6 Feb 1960 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 17 Feb 1960. Served in Lachlan again and Philomel. Discharged BNPS 20 Dec 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| CURRY, Arthur James Thomas | 13496 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Masterton, Wairarapa, 23 Oct 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 20 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. He trained in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korea in Taupo on 29 Aug 1951 and served on that ship until 9 Oct 1951. TSFD to HMS Belfast 10 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952 (cruiser) for some work experience in a large fighting ship. Belfast is now a floating memorial museum on the Thames in London and last of the 6-inch gun British cruisers. He then served in Hawea 21 Jan–8 Mar 1952, advanced to Stoker Mechanic 8 Jan 1952 and returned to Auckland. Served in Philomel 10 Mar 1952 and was drafted to Bellona 19 Jun 1952 and then back to Philomel 16 Jan 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 as Leading Stoker Mechanic and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Both Korean Medals awarded (Medals sent for engraving at RNZN Dockyard 5 Sep 1957. Sent to Royalist after engraving.) Served in Royalist in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters during the 2nd commission 20 May 1957–4 Jul 1958 and was awarded the NGSM (M) with clasp ‘Malaya’. Sent to the UK in Feb 1960 as part of the Advance Party to sail Taranaki to NZ for the RNZN. Served in Taranaki during Confrontation and was awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. By now he was a Marine Engineering Mechanician. Also awarded RN LS&GC Medal 1965. Led the first group of four Engineering personnel on loan, advisors to Royal Malaysian Navy 27 Jan 1967 to 3 Feb 1969. British Empire Medal in QB Hons 1970 (Chief Marine Engineering Mechanician). Discharged to RA on 27 Sep 1970. Living in Blenheim 2003. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Blenheim, 10 Jul 2004 aged 73 years. |
| CURRY, Brian Peter Hugh | 204458 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Hamilton on 13 Jul 1930. Employed as a Grocer and driver for Read and Moxsom of Murupara. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to RNZA. Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo on 15 Jan 1953. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 16 Jan 1953. M/I to NZRTU and CTBA to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 26 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Feb 1953. Entered Korea on 10 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend a Postal Course 13–29 Apr 1953 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Served in HQ platoon. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Jun 1956. Emplaned 3 Jul 1954 Iwakuni for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.654 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Blenheim on 25 Jan 1982 aged 51 years. |
| CURTIS, Ethelbert George | 206092 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Levin on 3 Jan 1926. Employed as a labourer by L. Duncan Levin. Served in BCOF, Japan (651567, Private, NZ Infantry) Sailed from Wellington in the HMT Chitral on 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ on 27 Aug 1947. Served in 22 Bn. Discharged from Jayforce on 3 Oct 1947. He was living in Levin at the time he applied for service in Korea. Entered camp 29 Aug 1950 to train for Korea and was attested the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 4 Apr 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged but remained on the X(i) List on 8 Jun 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical) RTNZ 24 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ (medical reasons). He was one of seven medical evacuees who RTNZ on this flight to Sydney. Disembarked from SS Aorangi in Auckland on 10 Sep 1951. Served overseas 275 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 23 Nov 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.655 sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Levin |
| CURTIS, Harold | 213045 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, on 28 Feb 1926. Employed as a driver at Dobson State Coal Mine, Greymouth. Enlisted in Kayforce on 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood bound for Australia. Deplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 8 Nov 1954 and appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Temporary Corporal on 1 Apr 1955 and appointed Section i/c. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for M/C Team 22–24 Jun 1955. Granted 12-month extension of service 12 Oct 1955 but this was cancelled 18 Jan 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 15 Mar 1956. Promoted Corporal on 1 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 29 May 1956. Joined Regular Force NZ Regt on 1 Aug 1957 at Burnham Camp. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington at 5pm on 28 Nov 1957 for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 28 Dec 1957. Went to the Jungle Warfare School at Kotta Tinggi before moving to North Malaya. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ and disembarked at Lyttelton on 15 Dec 1959. M/O from 1 Bn 4 Jan 1960 on transfer to ND Sigs Tp, RNZ Sigs at Sylvia Park, Auckland, and was accommodated at Fort Cautley, North Shore. Discharged at own request on 31 Jul 1961. Died Greymouth, 5 Jan 1998 aged 72 years. Later entitled or awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| CURTIS, Mana | 593596 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Rotorua on 25 May 1931. He was a dairy factory worker at Oxford Dairy Co, Okato, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 26 Jan 1953 at New Plymouth. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and from Sydney to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953 but the actual date of entry to Korea is not given. Disregarded several Routine and Standing orders both in NZ and overseas which resulted in a several weeks detention and loss of money. AWOL 22 days and negligently driving vehicles were frequent as shown in Part II Routine Orders. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. He also neglected to obey Standing Orders on HMT New Australia. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 150 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF Unt. Attested in the NZ Regular Force on 1 Aug 1957 for a three-year engagement for FARELF. Posted to 1 NZ Regt. Posted to Active Service 27 Nov 1957. TSFD to Territorial Force Reserve and discharged SNLR. |
| CURTIS, Morton Josephsen | 924498 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Owaka, Otago, 20 Aug 1931. Fisherman then worked for Love Construction, Dunedin. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 May 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Z Medical Unit from Canadian Detention Barracks 10 Jul 1954. Discharged from the medical unit and re-committed to Canadian Det Bks 13 Jul 1954 until 1 Aug when he was returned to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 25 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Dunedin 8 Mar 2013 aged 82 years. |
| CURTIS, Raymond Gordon | 13878 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, 15 Jul 1925. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 6 Sep 1943 with Service No D/MX 612615. Underwent training in Impregnable and then Drake where he changed to Acting Steward 19 Nov 1943. Drafted to Spartiate (RN Shore station in Glasgow) 10 May 1944 for Implacable (fleet carrier) which was commissioned 28 Aug 1944. Advanced to Steward 13 Aug 1944. Implacable took part in anti-shipping and attacks on air base operations in Norway in Oct and Nov but was dry docked to repair weather damage Dec–mid Feb. Sailed from Scapa Flow mid-Mar to offload aircraft at Colombo (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) and join British Pacific Fleet in Sydney. Operated from Manus with the US fleet and carried out attacks on Truk and Japanese mainland in Jun and Jul 1945. Ray Curtis served in Nabbington an RN Naval Air station located to Nowra, New South Wales, Australia 12 Sep 1945–13 Jan 1946. Returned to HMS Implacable 14 Jan 1946–3 Aug 1946 visited Melbourne and sailed for Britain arriving in Jun 1946. Completed his RN Service in Drake and was discharged 14 Nov 1946. He may have received the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Burma Stars and War Medal. Entered RNZN 14 Aug 1952 at Maori (London) as a steward. Served in Philomel 19 Aug 1953–2 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 3 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local 28 Apr 1954) but reverted to Steward 12 Jun 1954. Returned to Auckland 28 Sep 1954. Discharged BNPS 12 Feb 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| CUST, George Patrick | 15678 | Communications Technician (Special Devices) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ashton-under-Lyne, UK, on 21 May 1931. WWII service in the UK with the Boys Brigade and involved in fire-fighting and general war-like work on the home front. Served in the Royal Navy (Service No D/SSX843102) after WWII. Enlisted in RN 9 Jun 1947. Served in HMS Consort in Korean waters. Consort was involved in the delivery of two agents up the Yalu River (between North Korea and Manchuria). Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Mar 1957 and served in Royalist 2nd Commission. As such was involved in Malayan waters during the Emergency, visited South Vietnam and was in action against the Chinese pirates off Hong Kong. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), Naval LS&GC Medal with bar and KWSM. Died Christchurch 13 Feb 2012 ages 81 years. |
| CUTFIELD, Robert James | 14249 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington 15 Mar 1932. Slaughterman before joining the RNZN on 22 May 1932 as an Ordinary Seaman. First sea service was in Black Prince 16 Jan–19 Nov 1953 followed by service in Bellona 20 Nov 1953 to 11 Nov 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman 22 Nov 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–13 Aug 1956 and served in that ship in Korean and Malayan waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. DEE 21 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M). May have also been awarded the NZDSM and PJM. |
| CUTHBERTSON, James | 12136 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland 20 Jan 1920. He was recruited into the East Scottish Division RNVR in HMS Claverhouse, Leith on 23 Mar 1939 with Service No ESD/X 1815 and was mobilised on 22 Oct 1939 to 27 Dec 1945. On his release he re-joined the East Scottish Division which had now been renamed The Fourth Division and stayed with the unit until Jun 1948 when he joined the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 14 Jun 1948 as an Able Seaman and was initially drafted to Arabis. Drafted to HMS Loch Achray 18 Aug 1948 and to HMNZS Kaniere as the ship had been renamed on 28 Sep 1948. James was one of the crew who sailed that ship to NZ. Served briefly in Philomel on arrival in NZ Mar 1949 but returned to Kaniere until 9 Feb 1950. Served in Philomel 9 Feb–1 Apr 1950 and was drafted to Taupo 1 Apr 1950 to 19 Jan 1951. He returned to Philomel until 24 Aug 1951 and was drafted to Bellona until 12 Jan 1953. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 16 Apr 1951. He was then drafted to Kaniere which was then in the Reserve Fleet, but the ship was reactivated and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona for 16 days from 3 May 1954. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter from 19 May–18 Nov 1954 to attend courses. On RTNZ served again in Philomel, where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Mar 1955 and Bellona and then in Hawea, Rotoiti and Philomel. James Cuthbertson advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Mar 1956. He served in HMS Cardigan Bay for four days 24–28 Nov 1957 when the ship visited New Zealand. Drafted to Royalist 16 Jan 1959–6 Apr 1960 and was then held in Philomel prior to being sent to the UK in May 1960 to become one of the crewmen to bring Otago to NZ. He remained in Otago until 24 Jul 1961. He then served in Philomel until DEE 26 Mar 1962. He soon returned to the RNZN but in a different role. He was employed as a General Service Hand at the Naval Base May 1962 until 29 Jan 83. Awarded British Empire Medal, NY Hons 1982. His WWII Medals are not known. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Torbay, Auckland, 25 Feb 2001. |
| D'ATH, Ewan Maurice | 211438 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Bulls, Manawatu on 10 Jan 1924. Enlisted 10 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Posted to RNZASC as a steward. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on an RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam and Iwo Jima to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Travelled from Sasebo to Inchon by ship. Entered Korea 22 Jan 1956. Served at Headquarters NZ Base and also as a driver in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 130 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM K) and NZDSM. Died 28 Mar 1994 aged 70 years. |
| D'ATH, Joseph Michael | 203677 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Palmerston on 8 Jul 1929. Reporter for the Herald Newspaper at Hamilton. Enlisted at Hamilton. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Training & Reinforcement Battery Gun Number. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952 in the rank of Corporal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Hamilton. |
| DAGG, James Thomas | 204396 | Private | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZAMC | 16/06/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Cambridge 15 Jul 1929. Grocer from Cambridge. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Medical Corps School Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Sqn as Medical Orderly. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Medical NCO. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant on 14 Sep 1953. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Auckland by Teal flight arriving 29 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 287 days. Discharged 1 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tokoroa, 20 Feb 1969 aged 39 years. |
| DAKEN, John Alexander | 10107 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wairoa 14 Sep 1925. Painter and Paperhanger. Enlisted in RNZN 23 Aug 1944 for hostilities only. Rated Ordinary Seaman. Served in Inchkeith an anti-submarine and minesweeping trawler. Promoted Able Seaman 23 Aug 1945. Later served in Arabis. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged 21 Aug 1946. Re-enlisted 11 Aug 1950 as an Able Seaman. Took passage to Japan in Rotoiti and joined Tutira on arrival. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ in Tutira. Served for just over one year in Philomel. DEE 27 Jul 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Clearview, South Australia, 4 Oct 1999 aged 75 years. |
| DAKEN, Richard George | 206274 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Wairoa 14 Sep 1925. Shepherd, at Matawai, a small inland settlement north of Gisborne. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Training for Korea mainly conducted in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in F Troop, 163 Bty. Attended Projectionist Course at Inchon 17 Feb 1952, then posted to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre, Inchon at completion of course. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base Camp and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served one year 265 days overseas. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. Died Foxton, 13 Jun 1978 aged 44 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DALE, Herbert Cecil Robinson | 12107 | Writer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Waimate on 31 Oct 1929. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1948 as a Probationary Writer. His first three appointments were to shore establishments. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Jun 1949–2 Feb 1950. He then served in the naval station at Waiouru until 18 Jan 1951 when he returned to Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951–13 Jul 1953 for the second deployment to Korean waters. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Leading Writer on 1 Jan 1953 during his service in Korean waters. DEE as Leading Writer on 2 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. On discharge went to Timaru. Later became a schoolteacher at Ratapiko, Inglewood. |
| DALEY, Brian James | 207932 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born on 13 Dec 1927. Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then to Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. |
| DALEY, Morris Edmond | 207899 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born on 26 Mar 1924 possibly Invercargill. Served during WWII in the Army (No.626604, Private, 15th Infantry Reinforcements) in Italy and BCOF, Japan. Departed NZ 20 Apr 1945 RTNZ 8 Sep 1946. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Houlihan (mother) Progress Valley, Niagara, Southland. His War service awards may be Italy Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially served in NZ Sigs Troop. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, the posted to this unit and attached to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 on Qantas or BCPA for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce.15 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.662 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DALLAS, Bryan | 12460 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born 22 Oct 1930. Employed as a farmhand before entering the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona 2 Jun 1949–2 Feb 1950. Drafted to Tutira 3 Feb 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Mar 1950. TSFD to Pukaki 2 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 and served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–17 Jan (probably on leave for part of that period). Returned to Pukaki, now in the Reserve Fleet, 18 Jan 1951–1 Feb 1952. Served in Lachlan 2 Feb 1952–13 Jan 1953 and then served in Black Prince 14 Jan 1953–10 Oct 1954. Discharged PUNS on 15 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DALLAS, John Henry | 208163 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Invercargill on 1 May 1928. Cheese maker for Fortrose Dairy Co, Invercargill. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951 and Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine and taken to Darwin. He and the others were flown to Japan when transport was arranged. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal, 14 Jul 1952 then Corporal, 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned 9 May 1953 at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas for one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Returned to Winton. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to Ohai, Southland but was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Personnel Archives) where it remains. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 8 Feb 1980 aged 51 years. Remembered on a memorial at Seaward Downs, Southland. |
| DALLISON, Bobby | 13392 | Steward | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Reigate, Surrey, UK, 13 Feb 1928. Entered the RNZN 8 Jun 1950 as an Assistant Steward. Served in Lachlan 10 Jan–26 May 1951. Stationed in Tamaki 27 May–27 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951. This ship sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. The remnant of his service record does not show his further Serv Nor his medallic awards. From the scant information available it appears that he RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and it is presumed that he was awarded the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Discharged Dead 6 May 1955. |
| DALLOW, John Vernon (Dickie) | 11420 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 14 Dec 1931. Enlisted 13 Mar 1947 in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. First sea service was as Signalman Boy in Bellona. Also served briefly in Hawea and Taupo before returning to Bellona. Attended course at HMAS Cerberus 6 Oct–16 Dec 1951. Drafted to Taupo 8 Jan 1952 and took passage in Rotoiti sailing from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to join his ship in Japan. Date of TSFR from one ship to the other not known. Served mainly in the west coast patrol area off Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 21 Mar 1952 and to Leading Signalman 28 Mar 1952. RTNZ in Taupo. Also served in Philomel and Black Prince 29 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. DEE 13 Dec 1955. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Was one of the 32 Korean War Veterans who returned with the Prime Minister's party to Korea in 2003 for the 50th Anniversary of the Armistice. Living at Green Bay, Auckland, 2004. Died Auckland 7 Apr 2019 aged 87 years. |
| DALTON, William | 12703 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Tottenham, London 9 Jun 1925. Hand press operator. Served in the RN from 20 Jul 1943 to 22 Nov 1946. Served in several ships and stone frigates and in small coastal ships such as MTB 696, MTB720 and MTB 786. Also served in Ocean, a light aircraft carrier. Enlisted as an Able Seaman in RNZN at HMNZS Cook, London 6 Mar 1949 which became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jul 1949 and sailed in that ship to Auckland. After serving in Philomel and Tamaki he was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1951. The remnant of his service record does not identify how he got to join Hawea as the ship had left NZ on 2 Mar 1951. He may well have joined his ship in Japan. Hawea RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince from 15 Dec 1953 until DEE 5 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. May have died at Hastings. |
| DALY, Frederick Robert | 207828 | Private | Base HQ | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Dunedin on 8 Mar 1929. Employed as a typewriter mechanic for Vesta Batteries in Dunedin. Attested 29 Aug 1950in KMB at Dunedin. In training he was posted to RNZEME and before leaving NZ was posted to RNZEME Wksp Section at NZ Base HQ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival in Korea employed in the Wksp Section NZ Base HQ. TSFD from RNZEME to NZ Provost Corps on appointment to NZ Base HQ Provost Section on 12 Feb 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Prov. NCO on 9 Mar 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal on 25 Apr 1951, then to Temporary Corporal 20 Jun 1951. Sent on TOD to Brit Com Punishment Centre, Pusan 21 Jun–11 Jul 1951 as a staff member. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Sep–2 Oct 1951 on discharge returned to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 11 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.663 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to and address in New Plymouth. Later enlisted in the TF as a Bandsman in the Artillery Band in Auckland. He was still serving in Jun 1985. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 18 Sep 1997 aged 68 years. |
| DALY, Peter Bernard (Barney) | 206240 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Westport on 21 Feb 1925. Came from Lauriston near Ashburton. He was a journalist for the Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth before he enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training was conducted mainly in Waiouru Camp and he was attached to HQ CMD for instructional duties on Pay and Records. Posted to RNZA and NZ Base HQ at Waiouru on 9 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 17 Jan 1951 while holding appointment of Clerk and then to Temporary Bombardier on 28 Feb 1951. Promoted Bombardier on 25 Apr 1951. M/O on TOD to NZ Det Kure 4 May 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jun 1951. He was also at NZ Base HQ from 25 Jun 51 then to NZRTU on 8 Oct 1951. Reverted to Gunner at his own request on 8 Oct 1951. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 30 Dec 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 7Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1952 and returned to New Plymouth. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.664 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in New Plymouth. He applied for the position of Public Relations Officer, NZ Army Force Far East but this did not occur. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Lower Hutt on 9 Aug 1974 aged 48 years. |
| DALY, Ronald James | 204118 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Rotorua on 4 Feb 1928. Employed as a labourer for Warnock Bros, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 14 Jun 1951. His training was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Posted to Active Service on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni and deplaned 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Failed to comply with Military Law re vehicles which resulted in loss of money and freedom. Released from 25 Canadian Detention Barracks to NZ Base HQ and was then posted pack to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 Feb 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 23 Feb 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Taupo on 3 Jul 2008 aged 79 years in his 80th year. |
| DALY, Thomas Edward (Ted) | 206669 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 26/11/2053 | Born Waikari on 26 Jan 1926. Employed as a barman at the Wakefield Hotel in Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Ararangi 2nd flight) and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. M/O NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952. Had several indiscretions with military law. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1953 (rugby trials) and returned to 16 Fd 17 Mar 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5–9 Jun 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZRTU 24 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Jul 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 30 Oct 1953. Attached FAP to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 2–28 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Nov 1953. Applied for and was granted a second term for service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953. Re-embarked for Korea on 24 Mar 1954 and on arrival was posted to 162 Bty 16 Fd Regt. Perhaps his worst indiscretion occurred when he was found to be missing from ‘Q’ Bty LMG Post at 5.45am. This could have had a serious effect on the lives of personnel in his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. He also failed to obey Ships Standing Orders the day he boarded this ship. Completed journey to Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 deplaning from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for two years 103 days. Discharged 8 Feb 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.665 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to and address in Rangiora. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Died Christchurch, 1 Oct 2008 in his 84th year. It is not known if he received any further award for his Korean service. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAMPIER, Denis John | 16109 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Blackheath, London, UK, on 7 Oct 1920. Younger son (with one brother) of V.Adm. Cecil Frederick Dampier, CMG, RN (1868–1950). Served in the Royal Navy during WWII in several ships in 1939–40, including amongst others HMS Bramble (Halcyon-class minesweeper), Warspite (old battleship dating from 1913), Fiji (cruiser) and Prince of Wales (battleship). In 1941–42 he served in Trinidad (cruiser) damaged by one of her own torpedoes which had a faulty Gyro mechanism. Later in 1942–50 he served in FireDrake (destroyer), Birmingham (cruiser), the Royal Naval College Greenwich and Glory (carrier). He also served in Dryad and Newcastle. He was in RN service for 17 years before he served on loan to the RNZN for 18 months. WWII awards unknown. Entered the RNZN in Maori in London 1 Apr–11 Apr 1957. He appears to have come to NZ in SS Rangitoto. Served in Philomel 12 Apr–14 May 1957 and was appointed to Royalist on 15 May 1957–10 Jul 1958. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Reverted to the Royal Navy 11 Jul 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| DANBY, Michael Clinton | 13552 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Naini Tal, India on 23 Jun 1927. Royal Navy Lieutenant on loan from the RN. His RN Service is not known. Entered the RNZN on 1 Nov 1950. Appointed to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 with seniority dated from 16 Jul 1949. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Entitled to Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| DARBY, George Spriggens Hughes | 206867 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Palmerston North on 25 Apr 1924. Previous service in the Army (one year at Linton Camp). Served in the RNZAF with Service No 4312703 for three years. Stationed in RNZAF Delta (Army camp near Blenheim taken over by RNZAF), Linton (partial use in Linton Army camp, Swanson, Rongotai in NZ and was moved to the forward area 21 Aug 1944 to serve in Espiritu Santo, Bougainville and New Hebrides with 31 Servicing Unit. He was Corporal at end of war and was discharged from 42 Sqn 17 Jul 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a shop assistant for Schneideman & Sons, Palmerston North. Attested 7 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 13 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Aug 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 31 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Sep 1952 and was discharged on 1 Oct 1952 to NZ Base HQ (NZRTU). Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 14 Feb 1954 then to NZRTU and back to NZ Base HQ 16 Mar 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM (26 Jun 2002) NZDSM (18 Mar 2013 and KWSM (11 Sep 2001). Died Lower Hutt 13 Mar 2013 aged 88 years. |
| DARRY, George Clark | 207785 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Balclutha on 4 Jan 1925. Home service in New Zealand during WWII in the 16th Reinforcements (Service No 638507). Also served in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.31 as a Private (Service No 638507) Support Company, 27 Battalion. Storeman from North Balclutha. Next-of-kin shown as Mr T.H. Darry (father) Balclutha. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed as a Technical Assistant in 162 Bty. Served wherever the battery went from Pusan to Kapyong. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952. RTNZ in the rank of Bombardier. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Nelson in 1996. Died Nelson 23 May 2015 aged 90 years. |
| DARVILL, George Henry | 13700 | Steward | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Camberwell, London, on 1 Jan 1921. Printer's assistant before enlisting in the Royal Marines 11 Jul 1939 with Service No CH/X 3163. He was living at Bethel Estate, Vine Lane, Bermondsey on enlistment in the RM. He was a marine in Bellona on 1 Oct 1946. He served in the Royal Marines until 9 Oct 1951. TSFD from Royal Marines to Royal Navy for training as a Steward before entry into the RNZN at Maori (NZ High Commission, London) on 16 Nov 1951. After initial training in Philomel he served briefly in Bellona and Tui before being drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Steward then to Leading Steward on 14 Jul 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 20 Aug 1953. Later served in Bellona, Hawea, Kaniere and then Black Prince. DEE on 9 Aug 1957. Awarded, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp and War Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died at Auckland prior to Jun 2002. |
| DAUBNEY, Ronald Norman | 12529 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 22 Oct 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys on 11 Nov 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki served initially in Bellona 16 Feb–15 May 1950. Drafted to Pukaki before being drafted to Tutira as Boy 1st Class on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed that day for service with the UN Naval Force in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 22 Oct 1950 during his service in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Discharged to shore and dismissed from service 31 May 1951. Korean Medals forfeited under the extant regulations. |
| DAVEY, Arnold Walter Frank | 203518 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Dannevirke on 19 Jul 1924. Previous service in the Army (Service No 630958) for two years in RNZAF in the Pacific (Service No 44753). Student teacher. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Technical Assistant. Wounded in Action 18 Nov 1951 while a member of an observation party attached to King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Was shot in the left forearm at close range, by the Chinese and tried to make his way through to NZ lines but in his dazed state he was heading for the Chinese lines. The Newspaper reported that the lay wounded all night on a mountain side. A Divisional artillery bombardment caused him to take shelter in No-Man's Land and when sufficiently recovered recognised he was going in the wrong direction but was sighted and rescued by allied troops. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital in Kure, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) at Wellington 7 May 1952. Posted to Reserve of Officers, 30 Jul 1952 but continued to serve in the Territorial Force until 1956. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North in 2004. Died Palmerston North 22 Nov 2009 aged 85 years. |
| DAVEY, Clifford Harold (Cliff) | 14792 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Taumarunui 15 Sep 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 May 1953 as Junior Stoker 2nd Class. His first sea service was in Bellona during which he advanced to Junior Stoker 1st Class, 23 Oct 1953 and to Stoker on 15 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 to 14 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 15 Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Also served in Black Prince, Pukaki, Black Prince again and Pukaki. Was regarded as, “A reliable, cheerful and efficient worker who gets on with any job given him.” Last sea service in Kaniere from 12 May to 21 Dec 1960. Posted to staff appointment at the Services Corrective Establishment, Ardmore Jun 1961–Apr 1962. DEE 14 Sep 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZSSM and NZDSM. |
| DAVEY, Douglas Paul | 12094 | Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Whanganui 16 Oct 1930. Employed as a contractor before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1948 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (SBA). Underwent basic training in Tamaki and was drafted to Philomel 9 Aug 1948. Run on 21 Oct 1948 but was recovered and returned to Philomel 12 Nov 1948. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 24 Apr 1949. Served in Tamaki 18 Jul 1950–9 Sep 1951. Drafted to Bellona 10 Sep 1951–16 Jun 1952. Served briefly in Philomel before drafting to Hawea 8 Jul 1952, Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but stayed in Hawea until 4 Nov 1953 then served in Philomel 5 Nov 1953–14 Jun 1954. Drafted to Bellona 15 Jun–11 Oct 1954 then returned to Philomel and was DEE 15 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVEY, Morton Ross | 206768 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Bulls, near Palmerston North on 20 Dec 1928. Previous service in RNZAF as an Aircraftman 2nd Class with Service No 461460. Total serve 305 days. Employed as a cheese factory worker in Hopelands Dairy Co at Woodville and was an ambulance driver at Sanson. He also held a Passenger Service Licence for six years before he enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight) on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas or other civil airline via, Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 20 Jun 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (for Compassionate RTNZ) 4 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 130 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal sent 9 Aug 1954 to his given address in Whanganui. Later attested in NZ Regular Force 27 Jun 1960 and served in 1 Det, Div Prov Coy but was discharged at own request on 16 Oct 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIDSON, Alistair | 11179 | Cook | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch 5 Nov 1927. Engineer's assistant at New Plymouth before entering the RNZN on 30 Apr 1946 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he returned to serve in Tamaki. Served in Bellona from 1 Mar 1947–4 Sep 1949 and advanced to Cook (Officers) on 20 Apr 1947. Drafted to Tutira 14 Jan 1950 and she was sent on a trip to the Islands. On 29 Jun 1950 the NZ Govt decided to send two frigates to Korea. Pukaki was undocked and Tutira had returned from the islands voyage that day and both were hurriedly readied for war service. Both these ships sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1950. He then served in Philomel from 17 Aug 1951 and was DEE on 29 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later re-enlisted 2 Sep 1963 as General Service Hand in Philomel. Discharged from RNZN 23 Jan 1979. Died Auckland 17 Aug 2015 aged 87 years. |
| DAVIDSON, Innes Earl | 204612 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Whangarei on 6 Feb 1929. Employed as a bushman by NZ Forest Products Ltd Attested on 3 Dec 1952 at Papakura Camp for service in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZAC in Papakura Camp then posted to Active Service 3 Mar 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea on 20 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 23 Apr 1953. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 23–28 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll on 3 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 5 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge on 1 Nov 1954. His RTNZ was on the RNZAF Hastings which took 18th Reinforcements up to Korea, Deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Feb 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.671 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Erua near Tongariro National Park. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Whangarei, 25 Jun 2006 aged 77 years. Remains interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| DAVIDSON, Raymond George | 208833 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, on 25 Feb 1926. Had some service in the Home Guard camp during the war years. Served in BCOF Japan (654861 Private, Maori Battalion and in the NZ Tokyo Bn. Truck driver from Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mrs T. Collins (mother), Tokomaru Bay, East Coast.) Sailed from Wellington 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ on 16 Aug 1948. Employed as a carpenter for Wilkins and Davies at Cherry Farm, Waikouaiti. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Dunedin on 19 Sep 1952. Posted to Active Service and to RNZASC on 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 17 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 24 Mar 1953. M/O from his unit to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 8 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ three days later. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood on 12 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.672 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Gisborne. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| DAVIDSON, William | 206464 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin on 29 Nov 1924. Came from Invercargill. Previous service for three years in RNZAF in New Zealand, Canada and in the UK (Service Number 433254) as a Flight Sergeant navigator. Employed at the NZ Government Tourist Dept Wellington before attesting in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. He was at Army School Trentham and attended Kayforce OCTU course. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant on 9 Aug 1951. Emplaned on Teal flying boat from Shelly Bay, Wellington, on 20 Aug 1951 as a 2nd Lieutenant. He appears to have caught up with the Expansion Force at Darwin. He was then flown by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for a 3-day sea trip and disembarked Korea on 2 Sep 1951 and M/I to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. To be 2nd Lieutenant/ Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Tpt Officer on 7 Nov 1951. M/I to NZRTU 20 Jul 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2–10 Oct 1952 and on discharge was posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Captain 27 Oct 1952. Attached 5th US Air Force 8–12 Dec 1952 then returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Captain 19 Apr 1953. Moved to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 19 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 296 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to the Reserve of Officers 9 Aug 1953. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Applied for NZ SAS and an appointment with the UN Forces in the Middle East but was not selected for either Living in Gore in 2004. Died Gore, circa 2005 aged 78 years. |
| DAVIDSON, William Archibald | 207025 | Temporary Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Invercargill on 22 Sep 1928. Clerk for Wright, Stevenson Co Ltd, Invercargill. Ex Territorial Force soldier in 1 Otago/Southland Regt. Expansion Force. Embarked on the Wahine as a Temporary Corporal. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 21 Aug 1951. Embarked 24 Aug 1951 at Sasebo for the three-day sea trip to Korea and disembarked Pusan 27 Aug. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Rank of Corporal substantiated 12 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to NZRTU 15 Feb and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 30 Mar 1952. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Southland Province Junior Rep and Southland Provincial Rep.) Admitted 26 Fd Ambulance 10 Apr 1952 (suspected Malaria) followed by recuperation at the Inchon Rest Centre. Returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 4 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Jun 1952 and to Sergeant 1 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 at 7.30am from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Died Invercargill 8 Jul 1989 aged Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DAVIE, Gordon | 203818 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Wellington on 10 Jul 1923. Previous service in RNZN from 18 Jan 1941 to 29 Dec 1945 with Service No 2336. He served overseas two years 130 days overseas with the RNZN and reached the rate of Able Seaman. His WWII service medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, The Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a surveyor’s assistant in the Auckland City Council. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru on 5 Oct 1950. To be Lance Bombardier, T Bombardier whilst employed as an NCO Instructor on guns. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and appointed Battery Surveyor, for 161 Bty. Admitted to 3rd Station Hosp 4 Jun 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged on 3 Jul 1951 to NZ Base HQ (NZRTU). M/O on posting to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jul 1951. Served with the unit in many fire fights. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney having completed service. Deplaned from RMA Ararangi at Wellington on 25 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 138 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jun 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 6–7 Aug 1970 aged 47 years. |
| DAVIES, Danis Patrick | 12659 | Signalman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Brixton, London, UK, 10 Sep 1924. Employed as a boot repairer before he entered the Royal Navy. Unfortunately, his Posting Card shows nothing of his RN service. Enlisted in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook, London, 20 Feb 1949. Cook became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira (Loch Katrine) 4 May 1949. TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and was a crewman who sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ drafted to Bellona 2 Feb–21 Jun 1950. Drafted to Tutira 3 Jul 1950 and sailed for Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Discharged BNPS 14 Apr 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, David Hilary | 7700 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Levin 23 May1923. Served in the RN during WWII in Starling (a sloop of 1350 tons) and Sheffield (a 6-inch gun cruiser of 9100 tons) in the Atlantic, home waters, Atlantic and Russian convoys. Lieutenant. 7 May 1946. Also served in Forth (depot ship), Rowley (US Lend Lease frigate) and Hastings (sloop). Qualified as Torpedo & Anti-submarine Specialist at HMS Vernon in Feb 1951. Appointed to Rotoiti as First Lieutenant 26 Nov 1951. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 May 1953, p.2766) for his services in Korean waters. Also served in Bellona 14 Aug 1953–and was promoted Lieutenant Commander 7 May 1954. Joined Black Prince as TAS officer (Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor). Commanded Kiwi Apr–Dec 1956. Served in Royalist as 1st Lieutenant Sep 1958–Sep 1960. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, originally issued as France & Germany Star which was returned), Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Nov 1965 at his own request after 23 years of service. |
| DAVIES, Edward Spencer | 203848 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Tauranga 25 Dec 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan, Second Relief. Served in 19 NZ ASC Company as Driver and fitter’s assistant as he had some experience with diesel engines. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jun 1947, Private 2 Oct 1947, Temporary Lance Corporal 2 Nov 1947 and Private 2 Dec 1947. SOS Jayforce 12 Nov 1948. Served in the Interim Army for eight months 1949. Carpenter employed by Rehab Department, Rotorua. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce as a sapper RNZE. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950 while in NZ. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington as a Gunner, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O 16 Fd Regt attached FAP to NZ Base HQ, Carpenter and Joiner. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA NZ Base HQ 2 Feb 1952. Stated on a pay change as being in 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney transferring to and deplaning Auckland 13 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat Aparima. Served overseas one year 217 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce and discharged 6 Sep 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DAVIES, Frederick William | 12228 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born LLandudro, Wales, UK, 4 Jul 1928. Previous service in the RN but details not available currently. Entered RNZN on 14 Jun 1948 at Cook as a Steward. Drafted to Arbutus 1 Jul–18 Aug 1948 then to HMS Lock Achray (soon renamed HMNZS Kaniere) and sailed for NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 27 Jan–14 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 15 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for Korean waters to serve with the UN Naval Force in the Korean War. Attached to HMS Belfast for onward passage to Britain to Maori where he was DEE on 16 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RN service awards not known. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, Ian Richard (Ean) | 203517 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 02/09/2052 | Born Hamilton on 5 May 1929. Employed as a Motor mechanic by M.K. Debreceny of Tuakau. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD, RNZEME at Waiouru on 10 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Vehicle Mechanic in the RNZEME Light Aid Detachment. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 1 May 1951. Promoted Corporal 11 Dec 1951 then to Temporary Sergeant while apptd vehicle mech on 1 Feb 1952 and to Sergeant on 1 Apr 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll for furlough on 11 Apr 1952. This was stopped and he returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 4 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1952 and attended a fire-fighting course at Kure 29 Aug–10 Sep 1952 and then returned to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug 1954 and deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.675 was sent to an address in Tuakau on 20 Feb 1957. Joined Regular Force. Died Auckland 11 Sep 1989 aged 60 years. His name is shown on the death notice as Ean Richard Patrick DAVIES. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DAVIES, James Alexander | 206072 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Dannevirke on 23 Dec 1926. He was a Post & Telegraph exchange operator at Woodville. Served in the ATC and advanced to Flight Sergeant. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in ‘D’ Troop 162 Bty. There is only one entry on his Service Record between arrival in Korea and March Out from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplane Auckland 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.676 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Woodville on. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, James Cyril Lancaster | 13223 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland 18 Jan 1926. Has period of service (Ordinary Seaman Service No NZ10969) in the RNZN from 23 Jan to 3 Sep 1945. School teacher with BA, Dip Ed. before he joined the RNZN in Jan 1950 as an Instructor Lieutenant. Appointed to Rotoiti and Borne Additional as Education Officer on ship. Also responsible for weather forecasting on the ship. Visited 16 Fd Regt for three weeks. Went into Kure on duty to collect the Ship's Postman from the Fleet Canteen. A driving error by Leading Stoker Mechanic Preece (see below) resulted in the Jeep going off the jetty into the sea. All four in the vehicle escaped unharmed. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. An exchange instructor with the Royal Navy in 1956–58 at HMS St Vincent. Promoted Instr Lieutenant Commander Feb 1958 and to Commander 1969. Appointed Officer in Charge Fleet Examination Centre and Education Advisor to Commodore, Auckland (Acting Commander) Jul 1963. Later Instructor Commander, Director Education Services, Personnel Branch, Wellington. Appointed Honorary Aide de Camp to the Governor General in Jan 1968 for the period of one year from 1 Dec 1967 (NZ Gazette, 11 Jan 1968). Retired from RNZN 7 Jun 1975. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, Mervyn John | 206465 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Waipukurau on 24 Aug 1928. Salesman for S.G. Piterken Ltd, Waipukurau. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 13 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine and was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin 26 Aug by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 29 Oct 1951. Posted to Reinforcement Training Unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Sep 1951 while employed as Orderly Room Clerk. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951. Reverted to Signalman, at own request, 10 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Jun 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Enlisted in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 11 Dec 1959. Promoted Sergeant 1 Apr 1961. Attended Territorial Officer Selection Board 30 Apr 1961. Discharged 10 Dec 1963 at the end of his engagement. Living in Noraville, New South Wales, Australia since before 1988. |
| DAVIES, Peter Edwin | 335710 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Auckland on 28 Jul 1930. Enlisted 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil flight Qantas or BCPA via, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni, deplaning Japan on 9 Oct 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and Entered Korea on 13 Oct 1954. Operated from Gloucester Valley Camp. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1956. Living at Muriwai Beach, West Auckland in 2004. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 30 Aug 2016 aged 86 years possibly in West Auckland. |
| DAVIES, Richard Norman Vivian | 203647 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Rotorua on 14 Feb 1925. Previous service as a Stoker in the RNZN with Service No NZ 8397. He served in Tamaki, Philomel, Sanda (Isles-class minesweeper), Hinau (trawler converted to minesweeper) Duchess (pleasure excursion boat converted to a mine sweeper) and the cruiser Gambia at the ed of the war. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal (Issued 10 May 1950.) In Apr 1951 he received a sum of Naval Prize Money which would be paid to him on discharge from Kayforce. He was employed as the Grocery Manager of the Rotorua Branch of Farmers Trading Co, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru 5 Oct 1950 Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Promoted Lance Bombardier on 6 Dec 1950 after the ship had sailed from Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while holding Appt of Gun No.1 in 161 Bty. Subsequently promoted Sergeant 9 Jul 1951, Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 6 Dec 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hops and was discharged 21 Dec 1951 but remained on X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Jan 1952 Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp but remained on X(ii) List. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 26 Feb 1952, posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Travelled by air to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Auckland 26 Apr 1952. After leave he emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952on Teal flight for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni on 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Re-entered Korea29 Jul and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 29 Aug 1952. Marched out to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit as Instructor 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (issued 9Jul 1954). RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class Instructor. After leave took up appointment as instructor at Burnham Camp on 8 Jun 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Nov 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.679 was sent to an address in Rotorua on 20 Feb 1957. He lost his medals at Taupo on ANZAC Day 1965 which were reissued in Oct 1965. His WWII medals were to be engraved ‘NZ 8397 Stoker 1st Class R.N.V. Davies’. Later awarded to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Also received a Korean Presidential Unit citation. Died Rotorua 22 Aug 1992 aged 67 years. |
| DAVIES, Stanley | 327927 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Auckland on 29 Sep 1932. Truck driver and linesman for Post & Telegraph Department, Helensville. He was a Territorial Force Trainee in Jan 1951. Attended annual camp at Tihoi in Feb 1952 and was TSFD to the Northland Regt after that camp. He attended Annual camp again in Feb 1953. Attested in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements at Papakura Camp on 15 Jun 1954. After training in Papakura Camp he emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement at Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea on 1 Oct 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Oct 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice and Inchon area. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney and completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings aircraft deplaning at Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 31 May 1956 and posted to 1 Bn Auckland Regt, Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.680 was sent to an address in Auckland on 20 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DAVIES, Thomas Arthur | 12949 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 19 Nov 1933. Employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN on 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Leading Boy and then to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1950. Drafted to Bellona 18 Jan 1951 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Feb 1951. Drafted to Kaniere 31 Aug–28 Nov 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 19 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1952 but he remained in his ship until his next short posting. Drafted to Philomel 19 Sep 1953. Discharged BNPS 25 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, William Godfrey | 12078 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Westport 11 Oct 1929. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. Enlisted in RNZN 3 Jun 1948 as an Assistant Cook. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 4 Jul 1949 to mid-Oct 1950. Was stationed in Tamaki Feb 1950 until drafted to Hawea 7 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained with his ship until 2 Nov 1953. Served in Bellona 3 Nov 1953 until 24 May 1954. Discharged Termination of Engagement 2 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIES, William John | 12612 | Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born the UK, 29 Jan 1927. Entered the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman 28 Aug 1944 with Service No D/KX 724103 and took his initial training in Royal Arthur. Changed trade shortly after to Stoker 2nd Class. Served in several shore stations then went to the RN submarine school at Dolphin and while there served in Tactician, 27 Jul–4 Dec 1945, a submarine launched in 1942. This submarine was in British home waters during the time he was on board. Served in Wolfe (depot ship), Tantivy (submarine) and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 May 1947. Released from the RN 9 Jan 1948. It is not known what medals he received for his late wartime service. Entered RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London), 6 Feb 1949 which changed to Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and sailed as a crewman in the ship to NZ. He remained in Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he stayed in this ship until 31 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 3 Mar 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Aug 1952. Also served in Philomel, Tamaki, Lachlan and Black Prince advancing to Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Aug 1953 then to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) before being drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1957 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1958. Served in Black Prince and Royalist again and was sent to the UK in Jan 1961 to become part of the crew to sail Taranaki to NZ. In Taranaki 28 Mar 1961–12 Apr 1962. Served in Philomel and advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 4 Sep 1962. Served in Taranaki 27 May 1963–27 Oct 1964 and Philomel. Also served in Otago 6 Jan 1965 but reverted to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 9 Sep 1966. Served in Philomel and in COMAUCK and in Kiama where he regained the rate of Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Jun 1967. In Philomel for his final service. Discharged to RA 5 Feb 1969. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and entitled to KWSM. |
| DAVIES, William Larnach | 8475 | Joiner 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born NZ 9 Aug 1924. Entered the RNZN 2 Nov 1943 as an Ordinary Signalman. Served mainly on shore stations such as Cook, Tasman and in Philomel where he changed trade to Ordinary Seaman 14 Apr 1944. Advanced to Able Seaman 2 Nov 1944. Drafted to HMDL 1187 4 Nov 1944–27 Jun 1945 which was at Cook (Shelly Bay, Wellington). Served in Achilles 15 Jan–18 May 1946 when she sailed to join Gambia near Luzon in time for the concluding Sakishima operations. Also served in Black Prince and Arbutus. He served in Philomel 7 Dec 1948 and changed trade to Acting Joiner 4th Class on 2 Sep 1948. Later served in Taupo, Tamaki, Waiouru and in Bellona on two occasions. Advanced to Joiner 3rd Class on 2 Sep 1951. Was serving in Irirangi when he advanced to Joiner 2nd Class on 2 Sep 1954. He returned to Philomel 21 Oct 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Artificer Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was re-graded into the trade of Shipwright and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class and to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class on 2 Sep 1960. Later served in Pukaki and Royalist again, in COMAUCK and again in Philomel. Discharged to RA 31 Oct 1968. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 (probably for his service in Achilles) and Naval LS&GC Medal on 4 Dec 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| DAVIS-GOFF, George Raymond | 376 | Commander | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Marlborough, UK, on 24 Sep 1905. NZ Division RN 1921–41 (first draft of trainees) as Seaman Boy, 9 Aug 1921. Attended HMS Vernon for Torpedo Control course. Promoted Warrant Gunner 1932 and subsequently qualified as a Torpedo Gunner. Served in HMS Achilles at battle of River Plate in 1939. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, “For conspicuous service in the battle with the German pocket battleship Graf Spee”. Promoted Lieutenant May 1941, the first to be promoted direct to that rank from Warrant Officer. Served in RNZN 1941–59. Served in the cruiser Suffolk as the torpedo specialist officer on Russian convoys 1941–42. RTNZ in Leander as TSO. Was in the Solomon Islands campaign, torpedoed in Kula Gulf 1943. Lieutenant Commander Davis-Goff was the commander of a platoon of Royal Marines and a platoon of seamen for the surrender of the Japanese Naval Base at Yokosuka on 20 Aug 1945. Promoted Commander in 1947. Commander of Hawea 1952–53. Awarded bar to Distinguished Service Cross (London Gazette, 1 Jun 1953, p.3014). Appointed Senior Officer NZ Frigates in Korea. Promoted Captain 30 Jun 1953 and was the first to reach that rank from the lower deck in the RNZN. Appointed Commodore 2nd Class of Philomel as Naval Officer in Charge, Auckland. Discharged to RA on 27 Oct 1959. Appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) NY Hons 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died at Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, 30 May 1987. |
| DAVIS, Geoffrey Harry | 13096 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hemel Hempstead, Herts, England 4 Apr 1929. Previous service in the Royal Navy, with Service No P/MX 825276. Radio engineer. Underwent training at Royal Arthur, Gosling, Victory, Dryad and Collingwood amongst others. He advanced from Probationary Radio Electricians Mate to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class during his RN Service. Enlisted in RNZN 29 Nov 1947 in Philomel on a six-year engagement and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 10 Dec 1950. Drafted to Hawea 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for service in Korean waters on 2 Mar 1951. Advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 10 Dec 1951. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland on 8 Mar 1952. After a short stay in Philomel was drafted to Irirangi at Waiouru. A short posting to Black Prince was followed by more training in the UK at HMS Royal Arthur and HMS Collingwood, before returning to New Zealand and serving again in Black Prince, Bellona and at Irirangi. He advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician during his service in the RNZN. DEE on 1 Oct 1956 and returned to the UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later came back to New Zealand. Died Howick, Auckland, 18 Jan 2011 aged 81 years. |
| DAVIS, Huakaiwaka | 15577 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 7 Apr 1938. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 26 Jan 1956. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb 1957 then to Royalist 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the second commission for service in Asia. Advanced to Able Seaman 26 Jun 1958. Served in Korean waters 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Black Prince 10 Dec 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Apr 1959. Later served in Otago 2 Aug 1961–1 May 1962 and Royalist again in 1962. His final service was in Tamaki 15 Aug 1963–12 Mar 1964. DEE 6 Apr 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. On discharge went to Vancouver, B.C. Canada. |
| DAVIS, Jack William | 15627 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rotherham, Yorkshire, UK, 10 Feb 1930. Previous service in the Royal Navy for seven and a half years with Service No C/SSX840595 from 12 Aug 1947 to 4 Feb 1955. Jack Davis requested forms for enlistment in the RNZN three months before he was due for discharge from the RN. The only ship listed in which he served was HMS Savage (destroyer) which was used as a gunnery training ship. He was keen on Judo, soccer, swimming and model railways. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London 20 Feb 1956 as an Able Seaman with the specialist qualification R.C.3. He left the UK with his wife and children leaving on 21 Feb 1956 from Glasgow on TSS Captain Cook and travelled with 15 others bound for the RNZN. On arrival in NZ was first drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and left with that ship on 20 May 1957 on the second commission to SE Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he remained with Royalist and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 1 Apr 1959 and to Leading Seaman 15 May 1959. Drafted to Philomel 25 Mar 1960–31 May 1961. Drafted to Rotoiti 1 Jun–21 Aug 1961. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 22 Aug 1961. DEE 19 Feb 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DAVIS, John Hampton | 34820 | Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/03/2054 | 26/11/2054 | Born Hastings, England 23 Jan 1924. Regular Force soldier. Previous service in the British Army (2601459) during WWII from Apr 1942 to Sep 1945. Served in 15 (S) Divisional Sigs Regt Special Operations Executive in Albania and later Malaya. Dropped into Malaya in 1945 to train Chinese guerrillas against Japanese. Served with Malayan Police. Also served in 6 Able Seaman Div Sigs Regt in Palestine. Came to New Zealand and joined the New Zealand Army 6 Nov 1950. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Initially in Charlie Troop as Troop Sergeant then to H Troop as Radio Sergeant. Returned to Sydney on New Australia via Brisbane. Flown back from Sydney to Christchurch on 26 Nov 1954. Reposted to Regular Force 17 Dec 1954. Posted to Pearce's Bn for 12 months (Nov 1962) then Gurr's Battalion for a further 12 months (Dec 1964). Platoon Sergeant, Signals Platoon, HQ Company. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class at 3 Bde Sigs Sqn. Retired Apr 1974. Medals 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, GSM 1918 clasps ‘Palestine’ and ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, LS&GC Medal (Military) 1965 and Pingkat Kidmat Berbati (Malaysian Federation Police Meritorious Service Medal). Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged 16 May 1974. Living in Christchurch 2005. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Passed peacefully at home on Thursday, 5 Feb 2015, aged 91 years. A celebration of John's life was held in the Westpark Chapel, Burnside, on Wednesday, 11 Feb 2015. |
| DAVIS, Leo Rice | 203847 | Sergeant | Wksp Section NZ Base | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Auckland on 16 Dec 1915. Previous service in the RNZAF as a Leading Aircraftman armourer at Harewood with Service No 445552 from 22 Nov 1944–31 Dec 1945. Also served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 29 May 1956 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. (077053, Corporal, NZEME, from Devonport. Next-of-kin, Mrs W.H. Spicer, Grey Lynn (sister)). Fitter and metal polisher at Royal Oak, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZEME Workshop Sec. NZ Base HQ (Kayforce) attached 16 Fd Regt for R&Q (‘rations and quarters’) at Waiouru 19 Sep 1950. To be Temporary Sergeant 8 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Base HQ on TOD to NZ Tpt Pl 31 Mar 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ on 8 May 1951. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Sep–12 Oct 1951. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 29 Apr 1952 then to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Jun 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 11 Jul and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 11–20 Oct 1952 and was discharged to convalescent home. Awarded War Medal, the NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIS, Martin Stuart | 206466 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Featherston on 6 Jun 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin 26 Aug by Qantas to Japan. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement in Japan. Posted as a driver to 10 Tpt Coy. Served wherever 10 Tpt Coy support was required. Served as far north as Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight. RTNZ by air via Guam, New Guinea and Australia. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 27 May 1953. Living in Cambridge in 2004. Died Cambridge 22 Apr 2021 aged 91 years. |
| DAVIS, Noel | 204577 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Auckland on 16 Dec 1915. Previous service in the RNZAF as a Leading Aircraftman armourer at Harewood with Service No 445552 from 22 Nov 1944–31 Dec 1945. Also served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 29 May 1956 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. (077053, Corporal, NZEME, from Devonport. Next-of-kin, Mrs W.H. Spicer, Grey Lynn (sister)). Fitter and metal polisher at Royal Oak, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZEME Workshop Sec. NZ Base HQ (Kayforce) attached 16 Fd Regt for R&Q (‘rations and quarters’) at Waiouru 19 Sep 1950. To be Temporary Sergeant 8 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Base HQ on TOD to NZ Tpt Pl 31 Mar 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ on 8 May 1951. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Sep–12 Oct 1951. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 29 Apr 1952 then to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Jun 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 11 Jul and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 11–20 Oct 1952 and was discharged to convalescent home. Awarded War Medal, the NZ War Service Medal, Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIS, Pat Ngakurupae | 14656 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga Harbour, Northland 25 Aug 1929. He was a freezing worker at Moerewa Freezing Works, Moerewa, Bay of Islands. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 15 Jan 1953. Underwent initial training in Tamaki until 19 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 20 Aug 1953 and soon after drafted to Black Prince 20 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel 2 Aug 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman with effect 15 Jul 1954. Qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class 20 Sep 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in south Asia and then Korea. RTNZ Jul 1956 and was drafted to Philomel 14 Aug 1956. Served in Mako 17 Nov 1958 then back to Philomel 16 May 1959. Served in Tamaki and Philomel again and was sent to Maori the UK in Feb 1961 as a crew member for Taranaki. Drafted to Taranaki 28 Mar 1961 and brought the ship to New Zealand with first port of call being New Plymouth here home port. His remaining time in the RNZN was in Philomel and Irirangi and was drafted to Lachlan 27 Sep 1963. DEE 15 Jan 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| DAVIS, Rupert (Bear) | 203980 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Enlisted 28 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Served in Div HQ Tpt Platoon. May also have served on TOD to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Jan 1954. Died Manurewa, 8 Jan 1997. |
| DAVIS, Sidney Gordon | 206241 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Swansea, Wales, UK, on 11 May 1927. He was a locomotive fireman employed by NZ Railways and lived at Gracefield, Railway settlement Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, M/I to Linton Camp M/O to Waiouru Camp where he was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt, as a gun number in 162 Bty. There is nothing between the date when he entered Korea and when he M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remains on the NZ Roll on 7Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 20 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Sep 1952. Died Gore, 31 Dec 1996 aged 69 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.685 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Invercargill but it was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. Died 31 Dec 1996 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIS, Stephen William | 206769 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 07/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Napier on 19 Oct 1926. Came from Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce in Feb 1952. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline via, Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Presumed he enter Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in the Lad maintaining the unit vehicles. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 30 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1945. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North 2004. Died Palmerston North 20 Jul 2015 aged 88 years. |
| DAVIS, Teaururangi | 15003 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Torere, near Opotiki, 11 Dec 1936. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as a Junior Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 11 Jun 1954. Drafted to Bellona 28 Jun–19 Sep 1954 and then to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954–1 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 11 Jun 1955. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on the second Commission 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but stayed in Royalist until 1 Oct 1958. Served in Philomel and Tamaki 2 Oct 1958–2 Aug 1959. Served in Black Prince 3 Aug–15 Nov 1958. Drafted to Rotoiti 16 Nov 1958–10 Apr 1961. Later served in Lachlan 21 Feb–26 Oct 1962. DEE 10 Dec 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| DAVIS, Thomas Robert | 12477 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 14 Sep 1930. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Signalman. His initial and specialist training was conducted in Tamaki 30 Sep 1948 to 12 Jan 1950. Drafted to Bellona 13 Jan 1950–13 Mar 1951 and advanced to Signalman 30 Mar 1950. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 28 Mar–21 Jun 1951 and travelled (passage only) in Hawea 14–27 Mar 1951. On RTNZ was in Philomel 22 Jun–21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 22 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Leading Signalman 16 Jan 1953. RTNZ 10 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Philomel II (later re-named Wakefield) in Wellington 16 Jun 1953–23 Sep 1954 and then went back to Philomel at Devonport. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAVIS, William Lawrence (Laurie) | 207786 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/02/2052 | Born Dunedin on 25 Mar 1927. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt. Served as a Gun Number C Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Bombardier and was later promoted Sergeant and appointed Gun Sergeant. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin, Sydney for instructional duties with Kayforce Reinforcements. Deplaned in NZ on 9 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Remained as an instructor at Burnham Camp from 10 Feb to 7 Dec 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Dec 1952. Living in Alexandra in 1996. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Alexandra 2 Oct 2021 aged 91 years. |
| DAVIS, William Rutene | 204238 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Parapara, Kaitaia on 26 Mar 1928. Employed as a labourer at Westfield Freezing Works, Auckland. Attested 19 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura. His training for Korea was mainly conducted at Papakura Camp. Posted to Active Service 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Travelled from Sydney by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan, 20 May 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Travelled from Sasebo by sea, entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Accidentally injured (Lacerations to leg) and admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 11 Sep 1952. Discharged direct to unit on 21 Sep 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 13 Nov and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952. Embarked Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.688 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Kaitaia. This was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Hamilton on 17 Nov 1978 aged 50 years. |
| DAVISON, George West | 204063 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Whatoro, via Dargaville, Northland, on 8 Aug 1926. Employed as a bushman by P. Ramsay & Sons of Whatoro. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine at Wellington and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel onto Japan. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU 28 Aug 1951 and TSFD to X(iv) List. Entered Korea on 26 Sep 1951 and was attached FAP to 145 Works Section. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Component, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 30 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Amb 16 Oct 1951 and returned to Unit on 6 Nov 1951. Hospitalised with Malaria. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Oct 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged to his unit 7 Nov 1952. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 17 May 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ the following day. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Reported sick 10 Jul 1953 and admitted to Northern Wairoa Hospital 17 Jul 1953 and was discharged from this hospital on 19 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 22nd March 2016, aged 89 years. |
| DAVISON, Ronald | 12638 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Newcastle, Northumberland, UK, 4 Feb 1925. Employed as a mechanic before he entered the RN on 7 Jan 1943. Little is shown on his Posting Cards apart from Hostilities Only service from 4 Feb 1943 to 17 Sep 1946. He is next shown as entering the RNZN on 13 Feb 1949 at Cook in London as an Able Seaman and then Maori for six years which was reduced to five years on 13 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949. He remained in Rotoiti until 3 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel 4 Dec 1951–9 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan–22 Dec 1953 and then returned to Philomel. It is not known if he received the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. DEE 12 Feb 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAWE, Morley Robert | 13114 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 28/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Putaruru 12 Dec 1933. Enlisted as Boy 8 Sep 1949. Underwent training in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona 18 Aug 1950–28 May 1951. Drafted to Taupo 29 May 1951 until 25 Jan 1953. Radar Plotter. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 Jun 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 to serve with UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 12 Sep 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served in Attended courses in HMAS Watson 24 Mar–18 Jul 1953 and HMAS Penguin. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and was then drafted to Kaniere 19 Jul 1954–23 Jul 1955. For further service in Korean waters. Was a crew member in Bellona when that ship was returned to the UK in 1956 and in Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK. Royalist was involved in the Suez Operation. DEE 11 Dec 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living Auckland 2001. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DAWSON, Ivan Thomas | 208296 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Invercargill 17 Jul 1928. Employed at Ocean Beach Freezing Works. Attested 14 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. His training was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZ Sigs and to Active Service on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel onto Japan. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 23 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 27 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Attached FAP Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn 29 Oct– 3 Nov 1951 then returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ the next day. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (14 May 2012) and KWSM (11 Sep 2002). He lost his medals circa 1955 during a house move and applied at the RSA Invercargill in Nov 1994. These were replaced prior to issue of other medals in 2002. Died Invercargill on 25 Mar 2020 aged 91 years. |
| DAWSON, John William | 203941 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, 25 Oct 1926. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy for four years and received his Discharge Cert with the number R.316434. Employed as a cannister maker by Alex Harvey & Sons Ltd, Auckland. Attested Auckland 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements and was sent to Waiouru for training. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on a Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure, Japan 29 Jul 1951 and M/I to NZRTU the same day. Entered Korea 30 Aug 1951. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 31 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 25 May 1952, to Temporary Bombardier on 29 May 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant on 10 Jul 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU and TSFD to (X(iv) List. Promoted Sergeant on 10 Sep 1952. This was an important day for John as he was returning to NZ to be an instructor for Reinforcements proceeding to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 91 days. M/I Papakura 24 Sep 1952. M/I to RF Depot, Waiouru to attend a course 13 Oct–13 Nov 1952. Served in Papakura 22 Dec 1952–5 Jan 1953 then M/O to Area 1 and was discharged 1 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were sent to his address in Devonport but were returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives). They were next sent registered airmail to his given address in Liverpool, UK, on 25 Jul 1968. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAWSON, Kenneth Fasene | 203993 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 08/11/2053 | See FASENE, Kenneth. |
| DAY, Charles Arthur Earle | 14081 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Palmerston North 11 Oct 1936. Attended Southland Technical College and was in the School Cadet unit. Entered RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 to 10 May 1954 during which time this ship served mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. He was promoted Ordinary Seaman 11 Apr 1954. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were stolen in a burglary of his home in 1989 but replaced at cost. Served in Black Prince, then in Pukaki May 1955 to Oct 1956. Drafted to HMNZS Royalist 6 Apr 1957 and left NZ on 20 May 1957 in that ship during the Second Commission in which the vessel visited Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Sent to the UK and as part of the crew for HMNZS Otago. The Otago was commissioned into the RNZN on 22 Jun 1960 and came to NZ making the first port of call Dunedin 19 Jan 1961. Discharged BNPS on 28 Sep 1961 and went to Invercargill. Later awarded the NZOSM NGSM (M). Living at the Ranfurly Veterans Home, Mt Albert, Auckland, in 2005. Died Auckland (Parkinson' Disease) on 11 Aug 2009. |
| DAY, Leo Sydney (Dinty) | 203965 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Auckland on 11 Jul 1928. Farmhand. Previous service in RNZAF 1946–47 as an Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 461688. Employed as a drainlayer before he was attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 26 Feb 1951. His Training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 as a Gunner on by Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Went AWOL 20 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 30 Aug 1951. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt on 31 Aug 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Dec 1951, TSFD to 60 Ind Fd Amb and was discharged to his unit on 22 Dec 1951. Attached FAP to NZRTU to attend a CATC Course 24 Apr–14 Jun 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Dec 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 21 Jan 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll on 9 Feb 1953 but was re-admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 16–23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from a Teal flight ex from Sydney. Served overseas one year 264 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.690 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Orewa. Enlisted in the Regular Force, RNZA as a Gunner on 19 Aug 1959. At this time his trade was shown as an electrical wireman. Promoted Lance Bombardier Discharged at the completion of his engagement on 1 Sep 1964. He later served in the RNZN as a General Duties serviceman with the same Service Number as issued for Korean and RF service. Engaged 28 Feb 1966 and was discharged 15 Jan 1967 (own request). Died at Auckland 12 Jun 1993 aged 64 years. |
| DAY, Leslie | 9632 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 08/07/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington 14 Jun 1925. Was involved in the clothing trade before he entered the RNZN on 3 May 1944 as Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was then sent to the UK where he was in the shore station HMS Drake 6 Sep–12 Dec 1944. Drafted to LST Party Brush 13 Dec 1944 (name is somewhat obscure) which may have been serving in the Mediterranean as his next post was at HMS Euroclydon, a shore base in Malta. RTNZ 14 Nov 1945 and was DEE 22 Feb 1946. Re-entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman 12 May 1949 and after one month was drafted to Kiwi 15 Jun–7 Nov 1949. Served in Lachlan then Philomel and Tamaki until he was drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1951 which was already in Korean waters. It is uncertain how he travelled to Korea or when he arrived to join his ship. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 in Hawea. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Tui 17 Aug 1953–22 Feb 1954. Les Day served in Philomel until drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–25 Jan 1955. DEE 11 May 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DAY, Leslie Carlyle | 206770 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Paraparaumu on 13 Jul 1925. He was a self-employed farmer at Inaha near Manaia. Attested in Linton Camp on 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Initial training conducted in Linton and further training in Waiouru Camp. Posted to Active Service 15 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 as a Gunner on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by civil air via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 11Jun 1952 and M/I to NZRTU the dame day. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 15 May 1953 and advanced to Temporary Bombardier on 13 May 1953 gun 2/IC. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 11–15 Jun 1953. Advanced Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant on 1 Feb 1954 and eight days later was Sergeant. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland on 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 296 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.691 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Hawera. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 2 Jan 2021 aged 95 years. |
| DAY, Percy Edward Norman | 11741 | Senior Commissioned Stores Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Beckenham, Kent, UK, on 29 Dec 1912. Previous service in the Royal Navy from 3 Nov 1935 with Service No P/MX 51997. Enlisted as Supply Probationer in HMS Victory. Advanced to Supply Assistant on 25 Mar 1936. Served in Vernon 7 Apr–15 Nov 1936. Drafted to London (cruiser) 16 Nov 1936–1 Mar 1939 which was the flagship of the 1st Cruiser Sqn in the Mediterranean. Served in Victory 2 Mar–30 May 1939. Drafted to Effingham (cruiser) 31 May 1939–17 May 1940 and was initially engaged in interception of German mercantiles and commerce raiders attempting to return to Germany. Took gold bullion from Britain to Canada to pay for equipment obtained from the USA and then went to Bermuda. In Apr 1940 she was in Norwegian waters and bombarded enemy positions in Narvik. Ran aground at 23 knots on Faksen Shoal in Vestfjord. First cruiser to be lost in WWII, wrecked 18 May 1940 between Harstad and Bodo (in Norway). Served in several shore stations in Great Britain, including HMS Raven (RN Air station) HMS Daedalus (RN Shore station at Lee-on-Solent) HMS Eaglet (Merseyside) and in HMS Nile at Alexandria, Egypt, from 1 Mar 1942–9 Nov 1945. Reached rank of Stores Petty Officer. Released from Royal Navy on 2 Sep 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (London) on 21 Dec 1947 as a Stores Assistant. Over the next three-days he advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer. Served in Philomel until drafted to Arbutus on 16 Apr 1948 and sailed from Auckland the same day to return the ship to the RN. On 17 Jun 1948 he was TSFD to Arabis which went to Chatham where she berthed alongside HMS Lock Shin to which he was drafted on 19 Aug–12 Sep 1948. Loch Shin became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948 and he was a member of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. He then served in Philomel from 10 Feb 1949. Promoted to Temporary Acting Commissioned Supply Officer on 5 Dec 1950. Appointed to Taupo on 15 Aug 1951 as Supply Officer and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Advanced to Temporary Commissioned Supply Officer on 5 Dec 1951. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Temporary Commissioned Supply Officer TFRD to Permanent Branch rank as Commissioned Stores Officer 30 Jun 1952 while in Korean waters. Supply Lieutenant in Kaniere 3 Oct 1957. Supply Officer in Black Prince Feb 1959 and Supply Officer for the Reserve Fleet. Attended a nine-month training course Jun 1960–Mar 1961 in the UK for specialist catering to assist with his duties as Staff Catering Adviser. Discharged from RNZN on 28 Dec 1962 as Lieutenant Commander (Supply) having reached the age for retirement and placed on the Retired List on 28 Dec 1962. |
| DAY, Ronald Arthur | 206148 | Gunner | Baggage Pty Rein Unit | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Newtown, Wellington 29 Mar 1928. Cycle mechanic for Hope Gibbons, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed in for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He was part of the Baggage Party for NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ, 19 Jan 1951. Admitted Swedish Hospital 22 Feb 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. Posted to NZ Base HQ Detachment, Kure then to NZ Base in Korea. On TOD to 16 Fd Regt 19–24 Apr 1951. RTNZ Base HQ. Appointed Lance Bombardier Storeman 11 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 2 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1952. Died Porirua, 27 Dec 2003 in his 75th year. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is entitled to the NZDSM. |
| DAY, Russell Wallace | 15006 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 19 Mar 1937. Telephone exchange operator at Westport before joining the RNZN as a Junior Telegraphist on 28 Jan 1954. Trained in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 19 Sep 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 28 Jan–3 Mar 1955 then to Pukaki 4 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in Malayan and Korean waters and re-joined the Royal Navy’s 4th Frigate Squadron in the Far East Fleet in Jun 1955. Advanced to Telegraphist 19 Mar 1956. On RTNZ he was drafted to Irirangi 14 Aug 1956–17 Sep 1958. This was followed by service in Royalist, ML P3555, Royalist again and Philomel. Advanced to Radio Operator 1st Class on 1 Dec 1960 and then to Acting Leading Radio Operator on 7 Jun 1961. Also served in Rotoiti as Leading Radio Operator. DEE 18 Mar 1963. He became a cargo worker after his discharge from the RNZN. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DAYES, John Edward | 208481 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Jamaica 16 Jul 1921. Previous service in the Merchant Navy for 11 months. Cook employed by North Canterbury Hospital Board. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attended cooking course at British Japan Reinforcement Base Depot at Hiro, 19 Feb–3 Apr 1953. Went to Japan on leave but became ill. Did not return to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 155 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Remained on sick leave for some months before his discharge. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1955. Died Invercargill 24 Nov 1980 aged 59 years. |
| De JONG, Rudolph | 211042 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Bandoeng, Java, Indonesia on 5 Feb 1928. Previous service in the Royal Dutch Army for 18 months in Batavia in 1950. Farm Labourer at Waverley but was not naturalised in NZ. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4Jun 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Served mostly in the Armistice area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 171 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Feb 1955. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 2 Oct 2016 aged 88 years. |
| DE LA RUE, Colin Jack | 12659 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Albury, NSW, Australia, 12 Mar 1921. Employed as a fitter and turner before he entered Royal Australian Naval Reserve on 24 May 1943. After initial training at HMAS Cerberus, he was drafted to HMAS Horsham (corvette) 27 Aug 1943 as Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class operating from Leeuwin (Fremantle, Western Australia) and HMAS Melville (Darwin). Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 5 Sep 1944. On 18 Dec 1945 he was at HMAS Lonsdale (Melbourne) and served in HMAS Echuca (corvette) 3 Feb–10 Aug 1946. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 24 May 1946. Demob 15 Oct 1946. Entered RNZN 14 Apr 1949 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class the following day. Subsequently re-engaged on two occasions for four years and then to Retiring Age for Rank. Drafted to Tutira 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN forces in Korea. RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Also served in Bellona where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class, Black Prince and Stawell. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 15 Nov 1956. Served in Philomel then back to Stawell onto Black Prince and advancement to Chief Engine Room Artificer 15 Nov 1957. Further service in Pukaki and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 19 Nov 1965. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal on 6 Dec 1960. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| De LABERBIS, George Alfred | 208748 | Captain | 1 Comwel Div | NZ Regt | 23/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Vladivostok, Siberia 24 Jun 1923 of French parents. His wife was Born Moscow and was also an interpreter. Came from Christchurch where he had been employed as an interpreter with the Department of Land & Deeds. Kayforce Replacement. Enlisted as an Alien. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 28 Jul 1952. Travelled to Korea on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to HQ 1 Comwel Div. Attached FAP to British Repatriated Prisoner of War Interrogation Unit Tokyo 1 Dec 1952. Temporary Lieutenant/ Acting Captain promoted to Lieutenant/ Temporary Captain, 28 Jul 1953. Promoted Captain, 3 Apr 1954. Posted to this unit 1 Apr 1954. Embarked Kure 4 Apr on New Australia to return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal NZ Infantry Corps with the rank of Captain, 17 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Embarked 3 Sep 1954 to join a unit of the British Army stationed at Hong Kong as an interpreter in Russian and Mandarin accompanied by wife and son. Employed by the British Land Forces Hong Kong until Sep 1957. RTNZ and became a New Zealand Citizen. After he came back to New Zealand held a commission in the New Zealand Cadet Force at Christchurch Boys High School Cadets and was then attached to Scots College Air Training Corps in Dec 1967. Later went to Live in Brisbane, Australia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| De LATOUR, Gary Noel | 896211 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Timaru on 14 Jul 1932. Serving TF soldier in A Sqn, 3 Armd Regt. Labourer for T.M. Ford, baker, at Timaru. Gained his father's written consent for him to join Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 May 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 23 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force Unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| De MALMANCHE, Peter Ernest | 203930 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Woodville on 13 Feb 1928. Farm hand on the family farm at Otorohanga. Attested 10 Sep 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Loss of his bayonet cost him a 10-shilling fine. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Caught malaria in Korea and had a relapse on RTNZ. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 29 Oct 1952. Died Hamilton, 21 Aug 1973 aged 45 years. |
| De STACPOOLE, Roderick Herbert | 205182 | Temporary Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Takapau, Hawkes Bay on 26 Mar 1929. Self-employed farmer, at Takapau. His father was a Great War veteran. Serving TF soldier in Support Company, 1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Temporary Sergeant at Waiouru 6 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane and the Philippines. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Appointed Regimental Duty NCO for 163 Bty. Promoted Staff Sergeant 10 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Sep 1952 and went to Waipukurau. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Havelock North, 25 Aug 2004 aged 74 years. |
| DE THIERRY, George | 302295 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kaitaia, Northland, 21 May 1934. Employed as a farmhand in the Bay of Islands before he entered the RNZN 28 Jan 1954 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 26 Jun 1954 for his first sea service. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Dec 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Served in Philomel 12 Oct 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957, Served in Korean waters but was in that area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but remained in this ship until moving to Philomel 30 Oct 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 30 Dec 1958. Served in Royalist 2 Feb–29 Dec 1959 then returned to Philomel and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 30 Dec 1959. Sent to the UK, 11 May 1960 and held on the books of Maori until Otago was commissioned. He became one of the crew that sailed this vessel to NZ to become part of the RNZN Fleet. He remained in Otago until 10 Jul 1961 when he returned to Philomel. DEE 27 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| DE THIERRY, Henry James | 14241 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Mangonui, Northland, 29 Nov 1932. Farmhand working for his father and had also served in the Northland Regt as a Territorial soldier (No.3000581) under CMT Act before enlisting in the RNZN as a Stoker on 22 May 1952. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 to 19 Sep 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic in Bellona (Reserve Fleet) 20 Sep–3 Nov 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class 4 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 26 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and in Korean waters Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Shortly after RTNZ drafted to Philomel 14 Aug 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 May 1957 and served in that ship during the second commissioning journey which left NZ 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 after sailing in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. On 4 May 1960 he was held in Philomel against Otago and shortly after was at Maori (London) and he then was in the ship until 31 Aug 1960 and was part of the crew on the delivery voyage to NZ. He later served at Irirangi. He was regarded, while in Royalist as, “A reliable and steady watch keeper and worker and a very good sportsman who turns out for his ship's 1st XV. Carries himself well and is always well turned out.” He found difficulty in passing the required exams for advancing to the next rate but eventually made Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 27 Apr 1962. DEE 21 May 1964. Died New Plymouth 2 Nov 1979 aged 47. |
| DEAKIN, William Henry | 203866 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/01/2052 | Born Leigh, Lancashire, UK, on 7 Aug 1920. Served in British Army for 8 years in the 8th battalion Durham Light Infantry (Service No 3529549) and reached the rank of Corporal. He served in Dunkirk. Military Medal notified in London Gazette, 23 Dec 1943 “The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily”. This was in his Regiment with the 50 Northumbrian Div. He worked his way down a hill to collect many grenades then worked his way forward again under fire to throw grenades as a Spandau MG position disabling it. Awarded Military Medal, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Miner, Taupiri Coal Mines. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. His NOK was his mother living in Leigh, Lancs, England, UK. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in A Troop, 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Gun Number, Field Regiment. Battle Casualty, Wounded in Action 18 Nov 1951 shell wounds back chest, right arm, hand and legs. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ by sea leaving Japan 17 Dec 1951. Embarked Kure, Japan 19 Dec 1951 on the MV Anking to Sydney. Travelled to Wellington and disembarked 8 Jan 1952 from the Monowai. Returned to Ponsonby, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 14 Jul 1952. Died Auckland on 18 Mar 1999 aged 79 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DEAN, Leonard Cameron James | 204064 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 06/08/2053 | Born Auckland on 2 May 1929. Previous service in RNZAF. Labourer for Auckland City Council. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel onto Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Composite Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953 from Teal flight at Sydney. Served overseas two years six days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Oct 1953. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DEEGAN, Thomas James | 592337 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/08/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born Hawera 9 Jul 1933. Came from Manaia, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 16 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Driver Mechanic employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. The workshop was sited at “Duckbill” near the 38th Parallel and at the top of Gloucester Valley. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ by civil air to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 18 Aug 1954 and was posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Palmerston North in 1996. Died Palmerston North 29 May 2019 aged 86 years |
| DELANEY, John Terence (Akka Ted) | 203519 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/08/2052 | Born Widnes, England, UK, on 14 Nov 19267. Previous service as a seaman in the Merchant Navy, then a machinist for Denton's at Newmarket. Enlisted Auckland 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Baker Troop, 161 Bty, from Pusan to north of Seoul. Driver, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas one year 246 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland. Discharged 6 Oct 1952. Living at Henderson in 2000. Original Medals replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 23 Apr 2012 aged 85 years. |
| DELVES, Lancelot | 204588 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/01/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Whangarei on 29 Dec 1924 and moved to Matatoki, Thames. He was a seaman before he entered the RN. Entered the Royal Navy at HMS Raleigh on 13 Apr 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No 6700. He also served in HMS Shrapnel (shore-based training ship which was relocated several times) HMS Pembroke (shore base) and served in HM LST 421 based on HMS Pembroke IV and in Mar 1945 based on HMS Braganza (shore base in Bombay,[now Mumbai), India. While in the ship he served during the invasion of Normandy made 30 trips between Britain and France in two months from D-Day and against the Japanese in Malaya. He advanced to Petty Officer on 2 May 1945. Lance came back to NZ on 25 Sep 1945. Served in Philomel until DEE. He also had a Restricted Limits Marine Ticket. Awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was a pulp tester at Tokoroa then a photographer for the Hamilton County Council prior to attestation in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Hamilton on 14 Oct 1952. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZAZSC. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA airlines and deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 5–8 May 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 13–25 May 1953 and was discharged to his unit. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl and was posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Jun 1953 and attached FAP to Brit Com Amenities Centre to attend a Projectionists Course 15 Jun–2 Jul 1953. Returned to NZ Base HQ on 2 Jul 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp (Kure) 13–27 Aug 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ on discharge. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 25–28 Jan 1954 probably to show some movies then returned to his unit. He was twice more admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp for periods in Apr and Jun 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 6 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined the Regular Force RNZASC on 1 Jul 1963 for five years as a clerk. Highest rank gained Corporal. Discharged at end of engagement. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DEMCHY, Frederick | 203991 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 23/12/2052 | 21/12/2054 | Born Wellington 19 Nov 1926. Served in Home Guard Transport and RNZAF Volunteer Reserve during WWII. Attempted to fly a Lockheed Loadstar aircraft in May 1945, without authority, in an endeavour to enlist in the New Zealand overseas forces. Aero Engineer. Also served in BCOF, Japan (827266, Temporary Lance Corporal, NZASC to 27 Aug 1946). Embarked on HMT Chitral at Lyttelton 30 Jul 1946 for passage to Japan. Went AWOL when he decided to track down some of the crew of the Japanese raider that sunk the ship on which his father was serving (Union Steam Ship Company SS Hauraki) during WWII. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Next-of-kin Mrs O.M. Demchy (mother) Mangere. Enlisted in Kayforce in 1951 but was discharged due to previous events. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 29 Jul 1952 (Cfn, RNZEME) and emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal Awatere flight for passage to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment as a driver mechanic and later employed as clerk and driver for OC LAD. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC as Driver in Workshop Platoon, RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Mar 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Employed as a Storeman and promoted Lance Corporal. RTNZ 20 Jun 1956 and was discharged 8 Aug 1956. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Living in Auckland in 2002. |
| DEMMOCKS, Joseph Allan | 208618 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Rangiora 11 May 1921. Previous service in the Army during WWII (Service No 262772) and served Canterbury Yeomanry Corps and then as a Driver in 2 Transport Company, NZASC, 8th Reinforcements for 2 NZEF in Egypt and Italy from 10 Dec 1942 to 20 Dec 1945. Shearer from Amberley, Canterbury. Attested 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal aircraft for travel to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan via Port Moresby and Guam and M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Iwakuni 30 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952. Served in Div HQ Transport Platoon. Promoted Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and appointed Transport Section IC. Was involved in rugby trials for Kayforce team. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to deplane Wellington 30 Mar 1954 from Teal ex Sydney. Served one year and 276 days in Korea. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45 andNZ War Service Medal 1939–45 (issued on 13 Mar 1952 while in Burnham Camp undergoing training for Kayforce). Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1954. Member of Rangiora RSA. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.701 sent 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Amberly. Died Rangiora 14 Mar 2006 aged 84 years. May be a brother or relative to Norman q.v. |
| DEMMOCKS, Norman | 208483 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Rangiora on 18 Aug 1930. He was a butcher but later worked for the Post & Telegraph Department, Amberley. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Burnham Camp on 10 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA on 154 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on ‘Aotearoa’ a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane at Iwakuni on 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU on 10 May 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Attended a course at CATC 27 Oct–6 Dec 1952. Worked hard but needed more experience. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 13 Nov 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 19 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan for travel to Sydney and continued by air deplaning Wellington on 12 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Army Reserve. He returned to Amberley. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 27 Dec 2010 aged 80 at Rannerdale Veterans Home, Christchurch. May be a brother or relative to Joseph Allan q.v. Died Christchurch 27 Dec 2010 age 80 years. |
| DEMPSEY, Fredrick Hugh Donald | 208571 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Belfast, NZ on 17 Jan 1920. Previous service in the Army (13783) as a Private in the Territorial Force 14 Jun 1940–2 Jul 1940 and 20 Mar 1942–6 May 1942. He was employed as a miner in the State Coal Mines at Denniston. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement at Westport on 23 Feb 1952. After re-training he emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and embarked Sasebo to travel to Korea. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 29 Jul 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough) on 10 Dec 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He was on furlough from 6 Jan 1954 for 28 days and returned to Burnham Camp 18 Feb 1954. Re-emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 for Korea as Lance Bombardier. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement in Japan on 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar 1954, re-entered Korea 21 Mar 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 4–10 Apr 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954 for travel to Australia and completed the return to NZ deplaning Harewood on 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1955. Served overseas two years 66 days. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). |
| DEMPSTER, Byron Edward | 896328 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Christchurch on 23 Sep 1932. Bulldozer driver for Ryan Bros., New Brighton, Christchurch. Enlisted 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Driver D.M. Beard was off loaded because of measles. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 18 Aug 1955 but reverted to Driver at own request 29 Nov 1955. Emplaned on 5 May on an RNZAF Hastings aircraft for the RTNZ arriving Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Living at Springston in 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DEMPSTER, Robert William | 208808 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Christchurch on 1 May 1928. Driver for British Pavements, Hornby, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 May 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 10 Dec 1953. Admitted 12 Jun 1954 to 3 Canadian Fd Amb with acute appendicitis. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Dec 1954. Died Rotorua, 16 Aug 1977 aged 48. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| DEMPSTER, Samuel | 203443 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland on 26 Jun 1919. Previous service in RAF as a Sergeant (Flight Sergeant) with Service No 542170. He served from 1937–46 in Africa and Italy. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. He served in the TF here in NZ for one year as a Sergt and TSFD to join Kayforce. Employed as a telephone Exchange clerk by the Post & Telegraph Department, Kaikohe. He had been living in NZ for two years three months by the time he enlisted as a Kayforce replacement on 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 18 Jun 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Component, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 24 Jun 1952 and entered Korea on 26 Jun 1952. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 13 Jun 1953. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and then M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 26 Dec 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 30 Dec 1953. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 260 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.704 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Kaikohe but was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Auckland on 2 Apr 1968 aged 49 years. |
| DENBY, Alfred James | 202339 | Major | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 26/11/2054 | Born Auckland on 30 Apr 1921. Served in Territorial Force 1939–43. Also WWII, 2 NZEF service in NZA 1943–46. Ex 1 Bn, The Hauraki Regt. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 18 Feb 1953. RTNZ 8 Dec 1953 on furlough and re-embarked for Korea on 10 Feb 1954. Temporary Major, while employed as Battery Commander, 16 Fd Regt, 29 May 1954. Promoted Major 29 Aug 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to deplane Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD from 1 Battalion Hauraki Regt to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA with the rank of Major, 8 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Katikati, 6 Jul 1986 aged 65 years. |
| DENCH, Clarence Edward | 208619 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born Oxford, Canterbury 10 Jul 1921. Previous service in the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry (TF) for 18 months as a Trooper with Service No 207131. TSFD to the 2 NZEF 21 Aug 1941 and was TSFD to the Area-10 Pool and sent on Leave Without Pay on 27 Nov 1942. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal which were sent to him in Mar 1952. He was employed as a truck driver for Waiau Rabbit Board prior to attestation at Christchurch 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 May 1953 and to Temporary Bombardier 8 Aug 1953. Promoted Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 21 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1954. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Sydney, but had to go to Pusan to pick up more Aust and NZ Troops. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 23 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 276 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Jun 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DENHAM, Thomas George | 206367 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki on 12 Oct 1928. Employed as a nursery hand for Peddigrews, Stratford. Attested 11 Sep 1950 in KMB and underwent training in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, bound for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty from Pusan in the allied push northwards. Admitted to 26 ADS 26 Jun 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp until discharged to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on 13 Aug 1952 and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 218 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.705 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Opunake. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Opunake on 21 Sep 1982 aged 54 years. |
| DENNIS, Thomas | 551633 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Gisborne on 19 Jul 1921. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1953. Posted to Div Sigs Sqn and served in G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Also attached to HQ 16 Fd Regt and the NZ Concert Party and spent some time at NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal, 21 Apr 1953; Lance Corporal, 1 May 1954; then Corporal 21 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC and TSFD to RNZASC 21 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 200 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later joined NZ Police and received NZ Police Long Service Medal. Awarded Queens Service Medal for Community Service in 1997. Living Mangere East, Auckland, 2008. |
| DENNIS, Thomas Samuel | 208198 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Christchurch on 10 May 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel to Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked in Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Accidentally crushed left index finger and admitted to 26 Field Ambulance on 24 Feb 1953. RTNZ by air the final part of the journey by Teal aircraft arriving at Wellington on 29 Apr 195. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM 1950–53. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Died Christchurch 11 Apr 2022 aged 92 years. |
| DENNISON, Norman Ronald | 5948 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Dunedin, 19 Sep 1920. A motor mechanic before he joined RNZN on 21 Sep 1942 for the duration of hostilities. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and was a Stoker 2nd Class on 27 Jan 1943. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 27 Oct 1943. Travelled to England and served in HMS Drake (shore station) and HMS Pembroke and was attached to HMS Stayner (Captain-class frigate) 23 Dec 1944–15 Jun 1945. Served in HMS Cochrane II (Rosyth Naval Base, Scotland) Jun–1 Oct 1945. Served in HMS Drake 2 Oct–13 Nov 1945 then returned to Philomel in New Zealand. DEE 11 Mar 1946. His WWII awards are not known but will most likely include War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered RNZN in Philomel 12 Sep 1946 as Stoker 1st Class. Drafted to Bellona 1 Mar 1947 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 1 Mar 1947, to Acting Leading Stoker 20 Mar 1947 then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 21 Aug 1947. Served in Philomel 15 Oct 1947–24 Feb 1948. Drafted to Kiwi 25 Feb 1948 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Mar 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 22 Feb 1949. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 Mar 1949 and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 Mar 1950. Drafted to Tutira 1 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but remained in Tutira until 5 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel until DEE 11 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DENNISON, Raymond | 14425 | Petty Officer Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born East Brighton, Sussex, UK, 3 Feb 1923. Employed as a bricklayer’s apprentice before he entered the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 7 Feb 1939 with Service No P/MX 759234. Underwent training at St Vincent then St George where he advanced to Boy 1st Class and specially rated as Ordinary Seaman on 2 Aug 1939. Drafted to HMS King George V on 8 Oct 1950 and joined this ship one week after it was commissioned. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Mar 1941. He was in the ship during the Lofoten raid (Norway) which destroyed fish oil factories, captured an Enigma machine, 60 Quislings, 225 German POWs and brought back 314 volunteers including 8 women for the Norwegian forces. Possibly the main event of his time in King George V was the chase and sinking of Bismarck on 27 May 1941. Convoy escort duties to Murmansk were also part of his time in this big ship as was a search for the Tirpitz. Drafted to Victory 26 Mar–4 Jun 1943. Served in Marlborough and Vernon RN training schools. He next served in Vega (destroyer) 4 Sep 1943–22 Jun 1945 and served in home waters. Drafted to LST 161 from 21 Sep–5 Dec 1945 which had been fitted for Far East service but was not required. Later served in Vanguard (Britain’s largest battleship), where he changed trade to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. He next served in the minesweeper Rifleman based in St Angelo (Malta). Advanced to A /Leading Electrical Mechanician 7 Aug 1948 and to Leading Electrical Mechanician 7 Aug 1949. Back in Britain on 11 Feb 1950 he served in Victory, Collingwood and Plover (minelayer) where he advanced to Acting Electrician 7 Sep 1951 and back to Collingwood as Electrician 7 Sep 1952. Released to the Reserve 13 Oct 1953. Entered the RNZN as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class at Maori (London) 29 Oct 1953 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician and to Electrician on the following days. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel and Tamaki 13 Oct 1953–22 Apr 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Apr 1955 and advanced to Petty Officer Chief Electrician 19 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Dec 1955 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in this vessel until 16 Jan 1958. He saw further service in Black Prince, Pegasus, Philomel and Royalist where he advanced to Chief Electrician on 21 Sep 1962. Discharged to RA on 29 Oct 1963. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star with clasp, War Medal 1939–45, NGS Medal with clasp (detail not given) on 30 Sep 1952 and Naval LS&GC Medal 14 Jan 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and most recently the Arctic Star for his WWII service in the far north Atlantic. |
| DENNY, Terence Herbert | 675940 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Martinborough, Wairarapa 31 Jul 1920. Employed as a Carpenter for W. Rigg Ltd Masterton. Enlisted 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZ as a Driver. Posted to Active Service on 15 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and TSFD to RNZA on 24 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Served in C Troop 162 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation, TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia, at Pusan 10 Nov 1954. Continued his journey home from Brisbane to deplane in Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 35 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| DENNY, Tuta | 10522 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch 2 Mar 1925. Also WWII Service. At age 16 he joined the Maori Battalion, but because of his youth was refused permission to serve overseas. Joined the Royal Navy in 1942. By Jan 1945, he had joined the Fleet Air Arm and graduated from a Naval Course at Oxford University. When the Fleet Air Arm flight training ended, he continued to serve in the RN. He was released from the Royal Navy and enlisted in the RNZN for regular service 26 Jun 1947. Drafted to Taupo 17 Apr 1950. Promoted Acting Leading Seaman 17 Apr 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and served in Taupo in Korea waters. Involved at times with landing parties from Taupo. Promoted Leading Seaman 17 Apr 1951. Promoted Acting Petty Officer 14 Jul 1952. Served in Black Prince and was a member of the Coronation Contingent in 1953 at London and the review at Spithead. First Maori Chief Petty Officer and first Maori to reach the rating of Master at Arms. Awarded British Empire Medal (1976), 1939–45 Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Later Chief Petty Officer Master at Arms (Coxswain). Discharged to RA from Philomel 30 Jun 1967. Was appointed Court Orderly at Christchurch and served in that capacity for several years. Died Christchurch, 6 Aug 1993 aged 68 years. Full name was Tuta Keepa Tamarangi Tuteihuka Denny but he only called himself Tuta Denny. |
| DENT, Leo | 204065 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born New Plymouth 10 Feb 1927. Served in Home Guard for three years. He was a sharemilker at Ngaruawahia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel to Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked at Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 10–17 Mar 1952 and returned to his unit. Promoted to Temporary Lance Corporal (vehicle issuer) on 27 Sep 1952 and to Lance Corporal on 30 Dec 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1952 and M/I to NZ Bae HQ on 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Died Dargaville 28 Oct 2011 aged 84 years. |
| DERBYSHIRE, Henry | 12666 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Nottingham, UK, 7 Jul 1922. Employed as a wood sawyer before he entered the RN on 17 Feb 1941 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 134672. Drafted to Boreas (destroyer) 15 Dec 1941–30 Sep 1943 and spent some of his time in that vessel on convoy escorts in the English Channel and North Atlantic also completed runs to Freetown and to Cape of Good Hope and onto Alexandria. He spent some time ashore while Boreas was under refit. His posting card appears to have some errors as by 11 Jan 1945 this ship had been loaned to the Greek Navy. Later served in Barfleur (destroyer) and was in her when the ship sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet. Was in HMS Golden Hind (Sydney Australia in Jul 1945 before proceeding to Manus. Returned to Britain and DEE to Class ‘A’ Reserve 6 Jul 1946. Entered the RNZN at Cook (re-named Maori on 1 Apr 1949) London, 20 Feb 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Tutira (Loch Katrine) 4 May 1949 and the TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949. He sailed in this ship to New Zealand and then sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) Rotoiti RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and he was drafted to Philomel 14 Dec 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Oct 1952–16 Dec 1953 then returned to Philomel. DEE 19 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His WWII RN Service Medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. |
| DERWIN, Patrick Kevin | 206622 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Born Napier on 19 Sep 1928. Previous service in the Navy (Service No 11502). Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements 27 Sep 1951. He was trained in Papakura and Waikato (Hopu Hopu) Camp. Placed on Active Service 17 Dec 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. Entered Korea 25 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 (|NZ) Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. on 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea on 26 Mar 1952. Made a grave error 5 Jul 1952 which resulted in detention on 4 Aug 1952. Granted 121 days remission for good conduct and released to NZ Base Camp Guardhouse 4 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Reinf Trg 4 Apr 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 21 Oct 1953 as NCO i/c Spare drivers, to Lance Corporal on 21 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 26 Dec 1953 as i/c section. Admitted to 4 Canadian Fd Amb 19–21 Jan 1954 and discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to NZ Roll on 24 Feb 1954. Reverted to Lance Corporal, Acting Corporal on transfer to the NZ Roll (NZ Kayforce Standing Instructions, Sec 5, Para 18). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 168 days, the effective time in service being reduced because of 244 days detention. Discharged on compassionate grounds on 22 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.711 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Napier. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Napier 25 Apr 2003 aged 74 years. |
| DEVENEY, John Allen | 203520 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty RNZA | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born on 17 Dec 1927. His Jayforce attestation papers show DOB as 17 Dec 1925. Employed as an apprentice Motor Mechanic. Previous service in BCOF Japan. Embarked Wellington 29 May 1946 on the Empire Pride to sail to Japan. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.3 as 827343, Private, NZEME, Motor Mechanic from Devonport. Next-of-kin, Mrs M. Deveney, Manurewa. Returned as unsuitable for BCOF 9 Jul 1946 (HQ 2 NZEF Japan of 9 Jul 1946) and disembarked NZ on 8 Sep 1946. Discharged from Jayforce on 29 Sep 1946. He returned to work as a motor mechanic. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Lance Bombardier at Waiouru on 2 Nov 1950. Vehicle Mechanic attached to Battery. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Reverted to Gunner at own request on 9 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to NZRTU to attend a Driver Operator Course 4 Dec 1951. Returned to 16 Fd Regt on completion of course on 28 Jan 1952. Disobeyed a lawful command and received 27 days Field Punishment. Committed to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks 24 Jun 1952. Released to unit on 30 Jul 1962. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.713 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to and address in Manurewa. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DEVERE-ELLERY, John Irving | 204624 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Geraldine 4 Dec 1928. Costing clerk from Devonport. Worked for the Post & Telegraph Department for seven years. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal aircraft for flight to Sydney for onward movement to Korea. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1953. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Embarked on New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and completed to journey to deplane Harewood airport, Christchurch from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.812 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an Auckland address. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM). Died Manurewa, 23 Oct 1995 aged 67 years. |
| DEVEREUX, Kevin Eldon | 11660 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Dunedin 30 Apr 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 May 1948. Served in Bellona, Kaniere and Bellona a second time being advanced to Ordinary Seaman 30 Apr 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 9 May 1950. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Able Seaman 31 Jul 1951. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Was sent to HMAS Watson for a course 12 Feb–24 Apr 1952 and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class at the completion of the course. Discharged 18 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal these medals were forfeited possibly because of ‘Run’ on his record. They may have been re-instated. Later served in Philomel, HMDL P3552 and Bellona and qualified as a Diver. Discharged 18 Jun 1955. |
| DEVEREUX, Raymond Louis (Ray) | 821646 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Palmers Green, London, UK, on 31 Aug 1931. Previous service In Merchant Navy for four years as Steward. Worked as a garage hand at Hutchinson Motors Ltd, Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce on 7 Aug 1953. His training for Kore was conducted in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards by Qantas to Japan arriving at Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and was posted to NZ Base HQ on 9 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 1 Apr 1954 and appointed G.D. Clerk: to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 4 Nov 1954. Posted to the Brit Com Leave Unit in Tokyo 12 Jan 1955 and promoted Temporary Sergeant the same day. Promoted Sergeant 25 Feb 1955 as receptionist at the Officers Leave Hotel, Tokyo. “A good report has been given of his services.” M/O from Brit Com Leave Centre, Tokyo to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 10 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived on Teal flight at Harewood 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 155 days. TSFD to the Territorial Force on 20 Jul 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died at Timaru on 20 Mar 2012 aged 80 years. |
| DEVEREUX, Robert Ivan | 15163 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hamilton 19 Sep 1936. Farm Labourer before enlisting in the RNZN as a Probationary Stores Assistant on 19 Sep 1954. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere as Stores Assistant (SA) 4 Jan 1956. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 and served in Korean waters during the period 1 Apr 1956 to 8 May 1957. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant. “A most efficient LSA. His work is accurate and reliable.” Drafted to Black Prince7 Feb–17 Sep 1958 and then to HMNZS Royalist 18 Sep 1958 to 17 Aug 1960. Returned to HMNZS Philomel 18 Sep 1959. DEE 18 Sep 1962 as Stores Petty Officer. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living at Leamington, Cambridge circa 2006. |
| DEVINE, Edward | 13244 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 2 Feb 1926. Was a labourer in the Forestry Department before he re-entered the RNZN as a telegraphist on 23 Mar 1950. His seniority as a Telegraphist is shown as 5 Jun 1947. On first writing this record his naval documents stated re-entry to the RNZN There was no indication that he had previous RN service. On his attestation for Kayforce he states he served in the RN for three and a half years then served in the RNZN for two years. His record states on re-entry into the RNZN he served in Philomel and Waiouru from 23 May 1950 to 19 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 20 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Discharged Engagement Expired from Philomel on 6 May 1952. He received the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. There is nothing on his posting card relating to further service in the NZ Army in Korea. Attested in Kayforce with Service No 208910 on 5 Feb 1953. Posted to Active Service on 13 Jul 1953 while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned 29 Jul 1953 at Wellington on Teal flight for Japan and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Aug 1953 and entered Korea on 10 Aug 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 28 Aug 1953 to participate in a sailing regatta. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ List. M/O from NZ Base HQ 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the return to NZ deplaning Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas with the Army one year 121 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died on 10 Oct 1974 aged 52 years. |
| DEVINE, Edward | 208910 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 26/11/2054 | See full details in DEVINE’s RNZN entry. Previous service in the Royal Navy for three and a half years and Royal New Zealand Navy. Attested in Kayforce on 5 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 and travelled to Sydney. Continued to Japan by air via Korea, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953 Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the return to NZ deplaning Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas with the Army one year 121 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died on 10 Oct 1974 aged 52 years. |
| DEVLIN, Theo John | 329591 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 30/12/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Auckland 15 Jul 1933. Farm labourer or apprentice before enlisting in the RNZN om 10 Mar 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. Served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 14 Jul 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 and was back in Philomel 4 May–7 Nov 1954. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 8 Nov–24 Dec 1954 and qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class 17 Nov 1954. Served in Philomel and Tamaki 25 Dec 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona 18 Mar 1956 to sail her to the UK for return to the RN and sail the Royalist to New Zealand. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956–20 Mar 1957. He qualified as a shallow water diver 27 Apr 1956 but where this training was conducted is not known. The Royalist was involved with the Suez affair and took a little while longer to return to NZ. Back in NZ and after leave he was drafted to Endeavour 24 Jul 1957–1 Dec 1958. He sailed to Scott Base in the summer Nov 1957–Mar 1958 as part of the NZ Antarctic Research Programme. He had further service in Philomel 2 Dec 1958–19 Apr 1959 and Endeavour 20 Apr–10 Dec 1959. His final service was in Philomel. DEE 9 Mar 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DEW, John Gregory | 208022 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Motueka on 24 May 1920. Bulldozer driver for Downer & Co Ltd, Dunedin. Served in 31 Bty, 3 Fd Regt (Territorial Force) for three years from 28 Aug 1950 and was promoted Lance Bombardier. Attested 17 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. His training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Admitted to Camp Hospital 30 Jun 1952 discharged on 2 Jul was re-admitted 11 Jul and TSFD to Burwood Hosp on 12–16 Jul 1954. Posted to Active Service on 31 Aug 1954. Emplaned Harewood, Christchurch 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in C Platoon while holding appointment of Section Commander. Accidentally injured 12 Feb 1955. Later admitted to Brit Com Fd Hosp 22 Feb–9 Mar 1955 with head injuries. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged 30 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died on 12 Feb 2007 aged 76 years. |
| DEWEY, Thomas Henry | 208397 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Invercargill on 16 Sep 1927. Previous service in RNZAF as a Leading Aircraftman for two years. Employed as a barman by the Invercargill Hotel Trust. Enlisted 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements at Invercargill. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Sydney. Converted a jeep for his own use while at this camp and committed a further offence here. Admitted 2 Commonwealth Hosp 25–27 Feb 1952. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Travelled from Kure to Pusan on two to three-day boat trip. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 23 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and M/I to his unit on 28 Mar 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Sep–7 Oct 1952. His service was marred by further discipline breaches and he was committed to Canadian Detention Barracks for 20 Oct–1 Nov 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11–20 May 1953 but remained on X(ii)List. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 17 Jun 1953 remaining there until he M/I to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 21 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Died Invercargill 26 Apr 1985 aged 58 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DEWSON, Norman Noel | 6099 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings, NZ, 7 Aug 1924. Employed as a fitter and turner before he entered the RNZN on 4 Nov 1942 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. Served in Killegray (trawler) and Muritai (minesweeper) during the period 21 May 1943 and 5 May 1945. Drafted to Gambia 29 Jun 1944 and served in her when she supported carrier raids against oil installations and airfields. She also saw action off Okinawa, Formosa and was under attack by Japanese aircraft at the time the ceasefire was announced possibly firing some of the last shots of WWII. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 24 Oct 1945 and was discharged 1 Apr 1946. This service probably saw him being awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN 26 Jun 1947 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with the rate of Chief Petty Officer the following day. Served in Philomel, then Bellona 15 Oct 1947–31 Mar 1949 being advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 31 Oct 1948. Served in Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950 to 15 Jan 1951. He then served in Bellona until 18 Aug 1953. Also served in Tui, Bellona again Black Prince and was drafted to Kaniere 8 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Returned to Auckland 8 May 1957. He later served in Royalist and in Endeavour 21 Apr 1964–12 Jul 1965 and probably went to Antarctica over the summer period 1964–64. Discharged to RA 11 Mar 1966. His efficiency was stated as superior for most of his service. He also qualified as a shallow water diver. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal 28 Jan 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| DIAZ, George Tarawau | 203909 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Te Horo, Kapiti Coast on 8 Jan 1925 a son to Desiderio (from Chile) and Mabel Diaz, a New Zealander. Served in BCOF, Japan (812900, Private, 2nd Div Provost Unit). Embarked for Japan 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ disembarking in Auckland on 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce on 9 Oct 1948. Quarryman from Maungaturoto. Next-of-kin, Mrs T Diaz (mother) Maungaturoto Railway. Labourer and driver for Waikiekie Lime Co. Attested 9 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 2–9 Jun 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Jul 1951. Had some clashes with military law perhaps the worst being “Losing by Neglect his Rifle No.41651.” Fined £2 and ordered to pay £10 towards the cost of the rifle. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I on 28 Nov 1951. Returned to NZ Base NQ and remained on the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 on chartered flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 180 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Jul 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953 but was discharged on 27 Sep 1953. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Auckland on 22 Apr 1981 aged 54 years. |
| DICK, Douglas George (Doug) | 12484 | Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hawera, Taranaki 1 Mar 1929. Entered RNZN from 7 Oct 1948 to Oct 1954. Drafted to Taupo and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Also known to have served in Black Prince. The remnants of this man's service record are almost unreadable microfilm copies. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North, 29 May 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DICK, Russell Bruce | 206331 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 14 May 1927. Employed as a shepherd for Lands & Survey Dept., Wellington. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. His training for Korea was nearly all conducted in Waiouru with some initial time in Linton Camp. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier at Waiouru on 12 Nov 1950. Posted to Active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950, posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier while appointed Gun No.2 on 7 Jan 1951. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Gun No.1 on 7 Mar 1951. Promoted Sergeant on 8 Jun 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt on 8 Jun 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Attached to Area 5, Wellington 5 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 27 Aug 1952. Served in Territorial Force from 1 Jun 1954 (1 Bn Northland Regt) and then in 4 Med Regt, RNZA from 5 Jan 1955 to 1 Jul 1957 a total of three years 31 days. Died Taupo, 23 Jan 1996 aged 70 years. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R&T) and KWSM. |
| DICKENS (Alias PAYNE) Leslie Arthur | 13673 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Glenfield, Auckland, 6 Nov 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 May 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class under the name PAYNE but was always known as Leslie Arthur DICKENS as far as he could remember, taking the name of his foster parents. In Feb 1952 he requested that he be known by the surname Dickens, but it was not until Jan 1957 that his name was changed by Deed Poll. Initial sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Jun 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 May 1953. Served again in Bellona 20 Nov 1953 to 15 Jun 1954 apart for two months in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 and served with that ship in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Aug 1954. Was at HMAS Commonwealth (an Australian shore station in Korea) 28 Dec 1954–1 Jan 1955 and travelled from Kure to Hong Kong in the troopship Dilwara 2–6 Jan 1955 and re-joined Kaniere. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Was in the RNZN Diving unit and was a gunner in the frigate. Was sent on a 21-week Gun Layer Armourer 2nd Class course at HMAS Flinders Naval Depot in Australia starting 8 Jul 1957. He was serving in Royalist at the time and on completion of the course returned to Royalist in early Dec 1957 which meant he missed the Japan and Korea section of the Second Commissioning of Royalist. Qualified as a Shallow water diver and by Oct 1958 was a Diver 2nd Class. Later served in HMNZS Otago 20 Jan–15 Oct 1961 as his final sea service. DEE 3 Nov 1961. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Later worked in Whangarei on diving tasks. Died Tauranga 10 Apr 2009. |
| DICKENS, Harold | 12848 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Alverstoke, Hants, UK, 24 Apr 1922. Employed as a cabinetmaker before he entered the RN on 20 Feb 1939 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/SXX 29033. Underwent initial training at HMS Wildfire a shore station at Sheerness, Kent. Drafted to Suffolk (heavy cruiser) 13 Sep 1939 and was in her when she sunk the German tanker Skagerrak and attacked a German seaplane base at Stavanger on 17 Apr 1940. Suffolk was attacked by German bombers, was severely damaged and barely reached Scapa Flow and was beached to prevent her sinking. Dickens advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Apr 1940 and remained with the ship until 28 Jan 1941, but it was out of action until 12 Feb 1941. His next ship was Verbena (corvette) which took part in several convoy escorts and actions against u-boats in the Atlantic and further escort tasks in the Indian Ocean. Verbena was based in HMS Lanka (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) and then operated from HMS Gnu, HMS Sheba both in South Africa. Harold Dickens then returned to Britain and served mainly on shore stations until the war’s end. Drafted to HMS Ranpura (former P&O liner converted to a heavy repair ship) 28 Mar–22 Nov 1946 and sailed in her to Malta. He remained in St Angelo and served in the destroyer Chaplet before returning to Britain in Feb 1947. Released from service 30 Jun 1947. His WWII Service Medals not known but could possibly include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 10 Jul 1949 as an Able Seaman. On arrival in New Zealand he was drafted to Lachlan and served in her until 7 Nov 1949. Served in Philomel 8 Nov 1949–16 Mar 1950. Drafted to Tutira 17 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ served in Philomel then in Black Prince 16 Jan 1952–20 Apr 1954. DEE 9 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DICKIE, John Wilfred Harper Fullerton | 13695 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 18 Nov 1924. Served during WWII in Royal Navy. Extended Service Commission terminated on transfer to RNZN on dates stated: J. W. H. F. DICKIE. 7 Jul 1951 (London Gazette, 22 Jun 1951, p.3428). Joined RNZN on 8 Jul 1951 as a Lieutenant in the Seaman Branch, with seniority from 18 Nov 1946. Qualified Torpedo and Anti-Submarine Warfare Course. Appointed to Taupo on 13 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Travelled to and from Korean waters via Australia and Hong Kong. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 18 Nov 1954. He was on two-year exchange in the UK from 9 Mar 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (NE). Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 1973 while posted to Wellington. On completion of his RNZN service 20 Aug 1974 moved to the UK and joined MOD (UK) as a civilian and was a member of the sales team selling frigates to RNZN in 1982. |
| DICKINSON, John (Dickie) | 203312 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2054 | Born Welling, UK, 15 Apr 1912. 18 years previous service in the Royal Artillery, British Army. Enlisted in the Territorial Force in NZ 1949 and was a Sergt in 1 Fd Regt, RNZA by the time he enlisted in the Kayforce. Carpenter, for Residential Construction Co, Penrose, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and M/I to Papakura Camp as a Sergeant. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 14 Sep 1950. To be Staff Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding appointment of Battery Sergeant Major in 161 Bty on 2 Nov 1950. His service record states “At Sea” but he had not left NZ at that time. Posted to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted to Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 9 Jan 1951. To be Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class while holding the appointment of Regimental Sergeant Major 16 Fd Regt on 30 Apr 1951. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 30 Jul 1951. Emplaned BOAC for 28 days Furlough in the UK. Deplaned London 26 Jun 1952. Emplaned London 25 Jul 1952 for return to Japan and deplaned Tokyo on 29 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 31 Jul and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1952. Re-entered Korea 6 Aug 1952. He remained with 16 Fd Regt apart for a three-day TOD to NZ Base HQ in May 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Sep 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–31 Oct 1953. To be discharged in the UK and ETD from Kure on 11 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. Regimental Sergeant Major 16 Fd Regt. Served with distinction as Regimental Sergeant Major with the 16 Fd Regt since Apr 1952. He was also a recipient of the 2nd US Divisional Certificate presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce in the UK, 26 Mar 1954. At 26 Hounslow Gardens, Middlesex in 1954. His WWII Service awards are not known. Awarded ERII Coronation Medal 18 Aug 1953, NZ Army LS&GC Medal in Feb 1975. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (T and R) and KWSM. |
| DICKISON, Leonard William Sydney | 206239 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Previous service in the RNZAF and Army. Dairy Factory Assistant at Moerewa who enlisted in Jayforce at Kawakawa and served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Left NZ as a Temporary Sergeant with Service No 616537 and served in NZ Base HQ. (NZWWII Embarkation Roll No.16). Not known what medals he may have received for his service pre Jayforce. On RTNZ he may have taken up a similar job in Rahotu, Taranaki, as he had in Moerewa. Entered Camp to train for Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and was promoted 2d Lieutenant on 13 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. ETD From Iwakuni 14 Aug 1951 but emplaned 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ and disembarked in New Zealand on 10 Sep 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to his address in New Plymouth. Discharged 8 Oct 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 19 Sep 2001. |
| DICKSON, Cedrick George | 204306 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 15/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Dargaville on 14 Apr 1930. Served in the Army School Cadet unit. He was a bank officer at Dargaville. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura on 11 Jan 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and at the School of Signals, Trentham Camps and at Army HQ, Wellington. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and was posted to NZ Base HQ on 21 May 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Attached FAP to Brit Comm Z Sigs Sqn 21 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal (Cypher operator) on 10 Jun 1952 and to Corporal 14 Oct 1952. Attached FAP to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt and CTBA to Brit Comm Z Sigs Sqn on 5 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 20 Oct 1952. Attached FAP to Sigs Det Brit Com Sub Area, Pusan 22 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (cypher operator) 7 May 1953 and to Sergeant on 22 Sep 1953. He served several times between these signals units and went on TOD to these units between Jan and Oct 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington on 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 307 days. Back in NZ he remained in service pending medical investigation with ENT specialist at Auckland Public Hospital. Later admitted to Greenlane Hospital. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 10 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 13 Dec 1995 aged 65 years. Remains interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| DICKSON, Kingsford-Smith | 203595 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Invercargill 10 Jan 1929. Served in RNZAF (Service No 46742) for one year as an Aircraftman 1st Class and was discharged time expired. He was a driver at the P.W.D. Works at Mangakino. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950 and underwent training in Waiouru Camp. While in Waiouru was posted to Tpt Section, NZ Base HQ, RNZASC. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival in Korea attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt until 22 Mar 1951. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Tpt Pl on 24 Sep 1951 and served in A Platoon. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (Return Nom Roll No.68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington about 7.30am on 7 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal these were issued in 1954 but subsequently lost. As the recipient was deceased these had to be replaced by replicas purchased from a medal dealer. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.719 was sent to an address in Waikiwi, Invercargill but was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains to this day. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DICKSON, Percy Alexander (Alec) | 204066 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 31/12/2052 | Born Whangarei 24 May 1929. Self-employed farmer and drainlayer. Attested 14 Jun 1951 as a member of the Kayforce Expansion Force. Travelled by train from Papakura 1 Aug 1951 and embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel to Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked at Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951 and served in C Platoon. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 12–20 Oct 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 17 Apr–26 May 1952 (Cellulitis right hand). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 31 Dec 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Feb 1953. Returned to Tikipuna, Whangarei. Died Whangarei, 25 May 2002 aged 73 years. His remains were interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| DICKSON, Peter | 896747 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Timaru on 3 Oct 1931. Peter was employed as a carpenter by Redway and Berry of Waimate. Serving TF soldier from 7th intake CMT and served in 3 Coy RNZASC. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Burnham Camp. Granted leave 20 Dec 1952–6 Jan 1953, then recommenced training. Posted to Active Service on 4 Mar 1953. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 as a Driver on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas Constellation aircraft to deplane Iwakuni on 9 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 May 1953, entered Korea the following day and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/O and was attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Feb 1954 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 5 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Pl 3 Jul 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy tp Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ to Sydney. Completed RTNZ to deplane 22 Nov 1954 Harewood (Christchurch) from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 16 Oct 2000 aged 69 years. Later awarded the NZDSM. There is no mention of NZOSM and KWSM. |
| DICKSON, Wallace Bruce | 203658 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Te Puke 10 Jun 1929. Carpenter's Apprentice. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Field Regiment gun number. Involved with Captain Chessum in supporting 3RAR attack on Hill 355, Kowang-san. As the Chinese were pushed off this feature on 4 Oct 1951 Gunner Dickson was hit by a stray bullet about mid-day and died soon afterwards. KILLED IN ACTION 4 Oct 1951. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His family Entitled to NZ Memorial Cross, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DIGGINS, Michael John | 13468 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 9 Jul 1929. Enlisted in RNZN 28 Sep 1950 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Like many others about this time his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951 which sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters with UN Naval forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. May well have been in the gun crew as he later attended courses at the Gunnery School in Philomel and in HMAS Cerberus. Also served in Lachlan, Hawea and Endeavour and is highly likely that he went to Antarctica in this last ship. DEE Sep 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM 1950–53. Died Masterton, suddenly 16 Feb 2005. Requiem Mass held at St Patrick's Church, Masterton, on 21 Feb 2005. |
| DIGGLE, Bruce Whyte | 206869 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Wellington on 23 Oct 1927. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. 16 Fd Regt Surveyor. Then went to CO’S Tac Party. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul and around Hill 355 and the Hook. Was also the part time movie projector operator for troop entertainment when required. Applied to take his discharge in the UK as his NZ girlfriend was living in London. Waited in Kure for about five weeks for the HMT Dunera. Embarked HMT Dunera at Kure 26 Apr 1954 ETA UK on 4 Jun 1954 disembarked at Portsmouth. Discharged in the UK, 3 Aug 1954 and married his fiancé there. Came back to NZ Nov 1954 as his job was being held for him. Bob was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Living in Wellington in 2013. Arranged for some financial support for First Edition of this record. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Bruce was a strong supporter of this project. |
| DIGNAN, William Verdier | 204173 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Princeton, British Columbia, Canada on 19 Aug 1929. Previous service in the Canadian Army. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force at Paeroa on 19 Jun 1951. His training was main conducted in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel to Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 3 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Accidentally injured on 3 Feb 1952 and admitted to Norwegian MASH. Went AWOL for four days 7 hours 10 Mar 1952. TSFD to Conv Trg Depot and was discharged 14 Apr 1952 to NZ Base HQ. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 15 Apr 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 12 May 1952 and the next day was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Had several clashes with military law. Three resulting in detention for 68 days. Approval given for discharge in Canada. Admitted to Brit Comm Z Med Unit, later admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb and then 38 Canadian Fd Amb. Released from Brit Com Mil Corrective Estab to NZ Base HQ on 24 Jul 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 26 Sep 1953 on US troopship Yokohama in Japan for discharge in Canada. Discharged in Canada 16 Dec 1953 and went to Saanichton, British Columbia. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| DILKES, William George Harris | 14455 | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Leicester, UK, 6 Jun 1916. Employed as an instrument fitter before he entered the RN on 16 Oct 1944 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class with Service No C/MX 919277. Underwent training at HMS Pembroke and Vernon and advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class 16 Oct 1945. Drafted to Superb (light cruiser) 18 Oct 1945 and remained in that ship until 15 Sep 1947. Superb was involved in the Corfu Channel incident (a channel between the Greek Island of Corfu and Albania) in 1946 where the Albanian coastal batteries fired on Orion and Superb. On return to Britain Electrical Artificer 3rd Class Dilkes served again in Pembroke and was drafted to Triumph (carrier) 15 Nov 1947–26 Aug 1948. He then served in Surprise (frigate) which was based in St Angelo (Malta) 28 Aug 1948–21 Jul 1949. He returned to Britain in Jul 1949 and was released from service 8 Dec 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori 12 Jul 1954 as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class the following day. He spent on month in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 23 Aug 1954–20 Sep 1955, then to Black Prince 29 Sep 1956 and then to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and in Korean waters. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 19 May 1956. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 he remained in Kaniere until posting to Philomel 18 Jan 1958. He later served in Royalist on two occasions, In Wakefield (Naval HQ in Wellington) and in Endeavour 28 Aug 1962–10 Jan 1965 probably journeying to Antarctic on two or more occasions. Discharged to RA 10 May 1965. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| DILLON, Dallas | 11387 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin on 28 Mar 1927. Bookshop assistant before joining RNZN 6 Feb 1947. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona on 24 Oct 1947 for his initial sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman on 6 Feb 1948. Served in Philomel 4 Oct 1948 and in the Reserve Fleet until 13 May 1949. Drafted to Taupo 14 May 1949–10 Aug 1949. He was sent to Australia and underwent courses from 14 Aug–4 Oct 1949 at HMAS Flinders and HMAS Penguin. Served in Bellona a second time Oct 1949–11 Aug 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 28 Dec 1950 and remained in Bellona until 11 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 12 Aug 1951–21 Oct 1952 and sailed from Auckland for Korea on 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Leading Seaman but was disrated on 21 Oct 1951 and reverted to Able Seaman. Served mainly on Korean west coast waters. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and he was back serving in Philomel the next day but still attached to Taupo. Passed exams for Petty Officer. He completed his engagement in Philomel and was DEE on 5 Feb 1953. He went to live in Alexandra on discharge from the RNZN. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Greymouth, 13 Aug 1999 aged 72 years. |
| DILLON, James (Jim) | 208482 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 31/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 17 Apr 1930. Fireman at the locomotive department, Springfield, before joining Kayforce on 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Training for Korea was conducted at Burnham Camp and he was posted to RNZASC on 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 14 May 1952 on the R.M.A Aranui (Royal; Mail Aircraft named Aranui–a Teal flying boat) bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and entered Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl, RNZASC on 17 May 1952. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 30 Sep 1952, TSFD to 60 Ind Fd Amb (suspected Malaria) and was discharged on 9 Oct 1952. Driver Dillon requested assistance for assignments required for a 2nd Class Engine Driver’s Certificate course. It is not known whether this was provided before he was returned to NZ. Promoted from DVR to Corporal from 1 Jun to 8 Aug 1953. To be RTNZ as soon as possible and compassionate discharge–Illness of mother. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 3 Aug 1953 and M/I NZ Base HQ on 4 Aug 1953. For all the effort to get him home quickly he did not help by breaking out of camp and going AWOL. Fined and a severe reprimand was the result. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 31 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 110 days. Discharged 18 Oct 1953. Living at Darfield in 2004. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died 18 Jul 2017 at Darfield, Canterbury aged 87 years. |
| DILLON, Maxwell Leslie | 13457 | Cook | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Havelock (South Island) 11 Apr 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 11 Feb 1950. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 to 29 Jun 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and later served in Black Prince, Bellona and Royalist. Drafted to Pukaki and served in Malayan waters Feb 1959–Jul 1960. Drafted to Otago 21 Jun 1961–8 May 1962. Served again in Royalist in Malayan waters during confrontation. Later Chief Petty Officer Cook. DEE on 21 Sep 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), Naval LS&GC Medal (Sep 1965) and KWSM. Living in Hamilton in 2002. |
| DILLON, Patrick | 594354 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/04/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born on 7 Apr 1934. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air planed Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Enlisted in the Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook after a farewell parade through Wellington and departed for Singapore. Acting Lance Corporal, Section Commander, 4 Platoon, B Coy. Involved in task to capture Communist terrorists in Fort Selim area on the Kelantan border in 1958. Awarded Military Medal 1959 for action against an enemy ambush. (See 1 NZ Regt Association book published 2007.) GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ. Posted to Central District Coy, RNZASC on return to NZ. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class also appointed MBE 1979. Retired from 10 Tpt Coy SSM, Linton Camp 17 Jan 1980. Livet in New Plymouth and later moved to Auckland. Died peacefully at his home in Albany, North Shore 15 Jul 2022 aged 88 years, after a long illness. |
| DILLON, Roger Allan Vernon | 13489 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hastings 17 Apr 1933. Employed as a factory hand before he joined the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 on a six-year engagement as a Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Lachlan, the RNZN survey ship, on 25 Aug 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 11 Jan 1952. Served in Philomel 16 Apr–& Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. While in Korean waters he was TSFD to HMS Newcastle (British light cruiser) 14 Apr–7 Jun 1953. He was on board in enemy waters when Newcastle fired a Royal Salute on the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II off Chodo Island. This small island had an advanced radar station with an ability to cover parts of mainland China. He returned to Hawea 8 Jun 1953 and it was not long before the ship sailed for RTNZ arriving 28 Aug 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic in Tamaki 1 Feb 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 5 Apr 1954 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Feb 1955 and to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters. He RTNZ 22 Nov 1956 about three months before the ship returned. Also served in Philomel and Tamaki and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 15 Jul 1957. Later served in Lachlan advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and again in Black Prince. DEE 16 Apr 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| DILLON, Stanley Lindsay | 12079 | Cook | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Havelock (South Island) 20 Nov 1930. Entered the RNZN 3 Jun 1948. Assistant Cook at HMNZS Tamaki 1949. Drafted to HMNZS Pukaki 2 Feb–22 Dec 1950. Later served in HMNZS Bellona 25 Jan 1951–5 Jan 1953. Discharged having completed his contract and having reached the rating of Leading Cook. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from RNZN 19 Nov 1954. Enlisted in the Army 24 Feb 1960 and was appointed Driver (Cook) in the RNZASC. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Provost Corps 8 Aug 1960. Promoted Sergeant 8 Feb 1965. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 7 Jul 1971. Reverted to Sergeant and changed Corps to RNZEME 11 Sep 1972. Awarded the Army LS&GC Medal (Military) at Annual Camp at Tekapo in 1972. Discharged 11 May 1974. Original medals lost in fire and replaced. Re-issues lost and again replaced at cost. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM 1950–53. Living at Flaxmere in 2001. Died Taradale 13 Feb 2013. |
| DILLON, William Lawrence | 30092 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/03/2055 | 28/02/2056 | Born NZ 11 Aug 1912. Regular Force soldier with service during WWII. Embarked as Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Service No 11730) in 2nd Divisional Ammunition Company. His name is Listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vo 3. Served in BCOF, as Temporary Captain, HQ Base, Japan. Regular Force Officer, seconded to Kayforce 16 Mar 1955. Officer Commanding 10 Tpt Coy. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, RNZASC, 29 Mar 1956. WWII Medallic rewards not known at this time. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Highest rank attained Lieutenant Col, RNZASC. Living in Johnsonville, Wellington 1999. Died Burnside, Christchurch 25 Oct 2003 aged 91 years. Buried Waimari Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| DINGLE, Eric Innes | 33566 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 11 Dec 1930. Came from Hastings. Enlisted in the Army in 1949. Regular Force soldier serving in 10 Coast Regiment, RNZA when posted to Kayforce. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on flying-boat to Sydney and by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam to Iwakuni deplaning 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and Served in 162 Bty. Radio operator in 162 Bty at the Segol position. Moved with the battery wherever it went. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney deplaning Auckland 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Reposted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 22 Apr 2015 aged 84 years. |
| DINSDALE, John Douglas | 208853 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 07/05/2055 | Born Rotorua on 5 Feb 1925. Employed as a transport driver for Mowatts’ Transport, Westport. Enlisted 2 Dec 195 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC and posted to Active Service on 4 Mar 1953 while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington on 6 May 1953 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 15 May 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit on 16 May 1953. Served in B Tpt Platoon. He was caught in an ‘Out of Bounds’ area in the village of Si Nam Ni and with other offences was committed to Brit Com Military Corrective Establishment on 4 Oct. Granted 50 days remission of sentence. Released from Brit Com MCE to NZRTU on 28 Jun 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal on 15 Jul 1954 (Section 2i/c) and to Temporary Corporal (Section Commander) on 11 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Troop Sergeant) on 3 Oct 1954 Granted a further 12-month extension to his service in Korea from 9 Nov 1954. Promoted Sergeant on 22 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb on 17 Nov and TSFD the same day to 11 US Evacuation Hosp from where he was discharged 1 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 29 Dec and M/I to his unit on 31 Dec 1954. Twice more failed to adhere to R & SOs which resulted in loss of money and a severe reprimand 3 Mar 1955. In the main he pulled himself together. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll on 15 Apr and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged 9 Jul 1955. Died at Rotorua on 1 Sep 2009. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were lost circa 1955 and replaced at cost in 2002. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DIXON, Clifford Beaton | 206415 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland on 31 Mar 1930. He was a Fitter & Turner for M. E. Greenstreet of Taumarunui. Attested at Area 8 on 14 Feb 1951 as a Kayforce 2nd Reinforcement. His service started somewhat differently as he was twice admitted to Hospital then M/O on 1 Jun 1951 to the RNZA School, Waiouru, while awaiting a medical discharge. Discharged on 12 Jun 1951. M/I and taken on strength at Linton Camp on 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. He attended a Kayforce OCTU selection course at Trentham Army School 18–24 Feb 1952. Posted to Active Service 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Travelled on by air and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and disembarked Korea on 26 Apr 1952 and was posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List for on Compassionate Leave for 10 days. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 and flew to NZ via Sydney deplaning Auckland 13 Jul 1952. After leave reported to Papakura Camp and re-emplaned for Korea 28 Jul 1952. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul and M/I to NZ Base HQ the next day. M/O in Base HQ was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug and re-entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon to attend a training course 4 Jan and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 1 Feb 1953. Admitted C.D.S Tokyo 28 Jul 1952, TSFD to US Army Hosp, returned to C.D.S. Tokyo and was discharged direct to unit on 22 Aug 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSF to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 207 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Pukekohe, 20 Apr 2004 aged 74 years. |
| DIXON, Eric | 13338 | Chief Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England 26 Nov 1919. Employed as a labourer prior to entering the RN on 30 Nov 1938 on a 12-year engagement. He was granted the rate of Stoker 2nd Class and issued the Service No PKX 95667. After initial training he was drafted to Cypress (minesweeping trawler) 2 May–13 Dec 1939 and served Channel locations. His next ship was Enterprise a cruiser launched in Dec 1919 but not finished until 1926 – a result of the agreement of 1922 to limit naval armament. Eric Dixon joined Enterprise 6 Mar 1940 and took part in operations in support of troops in Norway and embarked Members of the Norwegian Government and 20 tons of gold. Also served in the Mediterranean and was involved in operations against the Italian fleet. Served in the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean and escorted troopships from Australia to the Middle East. After outbreak of war with Japan Enterprise was deployed for convoy escorts for convoys to Rangoon and Singapore. Also searched for Japanese Fleet heading for Ceylon and was based at HMS Lanka (Ceylon) Jun 1942. Returned to Britain 2 Jul 1941. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 7 Oct 1942. Drafted to Indomitable (carrier) 12 Jan 1943–24 May 1944. This was also an adventurous time. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 Mar 1944. His next ship was Deane (lend-lease destroyer escort) 26 Jul 1944–9 Feb 1946. He had advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) by 21 Jan 1946. During this time he served mainly in home waters and was one of the ships tasked with escorting and overseeing the surrender of German u-boats at the end of the war. He also served in Finisterre and Briefly in Liverpool. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) 21 Apr 1948. Released 18 Apr 1951 for entry into the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (with France & Germany clasp), Africa Star, Burma Star (with ‘Pacific’ clasp), Italy Star and War Medal, these being issued in Sep 1949. Entered RNZN at Maori 24 Apr 1951 and was entered in the books of Philomel being advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on successive days. Drafted to Bellona 22 Aug 1951 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1952. Also served in Tamaki, Lachlan and returned to Lachlan 31 Oct 1953. Advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. Served in Philomel 6 Apr 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and later served in Black Prince, Kaniere and Philomel. Discharged to RA 19 Apr 1961. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 7 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| DIXON, Norman Albert | 14142 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 12/08/2056 | Born Collingwood, near Takaka, Nelson, on 4 Sep 1927. He was employed as a baker and pastrycook before he entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1952 as an Assistant Cook. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and was then drafted to Philomel 24 Mar 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–6 Oct 1954. His rating of Cook (Seamen) was back dated to 4 Nov 1952. Served in Philomel 7 Oct 1954–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956–12 Aug 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malaysian and Korean waters. He RTNZ on 12 Aug 1956 was serving in Philomel on 13 Aug 1956 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 15 Jan 1957. Also served in Black Prince from 27 Feb 1958 then in Royalist from 19 Sep 1958 and then in Tamaki 13 Jul 1959. DEE 3 Feb 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| DIXON, Wilson George | 30191 | Major | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born 5 Feb 1920. Came from Upper Hutt. Regular Force Officer. Formerly a butcher from Whanganui. His name is listed as 2nd Lieutenant with Service No 294682 in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.9 p.110 and sailed from NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942 for service in 2 NZEF Divisional Artillery. He returned to NZ and in early 1944 embarked a second time between Apr and Dec 1944 but for service against the Japanese in the Pacific Islands. Seconded to Kayforce 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 for flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila, Guam to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 15 Aug 1953. Officer Commanding 162 Bty 2 Jan–26 Aug 1954. Appointed MBE for service in Korea, NY Hons List, 13 Jan 1955. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving on 8 Sep 1954. Reposted to Regular Force in RF rank of Captain, 17 Oct 1954. Posted to appointment of Adjutant 5 Light Regiment RNZA 1 Nov 1954. Died at Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast on 29 Jun 2009 aged 89 years. |
| DOAKE, David Brown | 206305 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/11/2054 | Born Invercargill on 6 Oct 1926. School teacher for Hawkes Bay Education Board. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Completed Kayforce OCTU at Trentham before attending further training at the School of Artillery, Waiouru. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 13 Nov 1951 while employed as an Adjutant. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Position officer for C Troop, 162 Bty. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 31 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 13 Nov 1951 while employed as an Adjutant. This rank of Lieutenant was substantiated on the same date. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 9 Dec 1951. Promoted Temporary Captain, 1 Sep 1952 and appointed Troop Commander C Troop. Became a battle casualty 20 Sep 1952 suffering superficial head and shoulder wounds. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb was TSFD to 8055 MASH for treatment and returned to his unit the same day. At various times was at NZ Base Camp in Kure, Japan. Former Canterbury Rugby Rep managed the Kayforce Rugby Team's tour to Japan Mar-Apr 1953. Was for a short time Camp Commandant NZ Base HQ and relinquished the appointment 27 Jul 1953 to take up the appointment of Camp Commandant Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo. David Doake emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1953, for RTNZ 4 Nov 1953 on furlough for four days and emplaned on a Teal flight to Sydney to return to Korea 7 Nov 1953. Re-entered Japan 12 Nov 1953. Appointed 2i/c Brit Com Leave Unit in Ebisu, Tokyo, 13 Nov 1953 retaining this appointment until 18 Aug 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and placed on NZ Roll. Embarked 1 Oct 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for return to Sydney, Australia where he expected to arrive 21 Oct 1954. RTNZ deplaning Auckland 3 Nov 1954. Served overseas three years 327 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 9 Apr 1955. Living in Canada since 1975 and was a professor at the Arcadia University at Nova Scotia from 1977–1999 and lectured on education and wrote several papers on this topic. |
| DOBBINS, Alexander George | 568798 | Lance Corporal | Attached RAOC | RNZAOC | 02/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Napier 27 Nov 1930. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 2 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was attached to Royal Army Ordnance Corps for duration of his overseas posting at Pusan. He was also at Song Dong? and Tucjon (Japan). Alex was a keen sportsman and played Basketball and took part in the High Jump as a member of the ANZAC Team in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and travelled via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 27 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM if it has not already been awarded. Died Dargaville 18 Apr 2015 aged 85 years. |
| DOBSON, Eric Thomas | 204623 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 18/06/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Ashburton on 29 Jun 1928. Fitter and turner for Smith and Sinton, Ellerslie, Auckland. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC on 25 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. The following day, 27 Jun he TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Sep 1953 and to Lance Corporal 8 Jan 1954. TSFD to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ as an Instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 and travelled via Guam and Sydney to deplane Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Posted to Burnham Camp to report after leave. Served overseas one year 19 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.727 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address at French Pass. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Papatoetoe 6 Oct 2011 aged 83 years. |
| DOBSON, Ivan Henry | 208034 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born on 16 Jul 1925. May have come from Oamaru. Bushman doing contract work at Otapiri in Southland; Attested 19 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements at Invercargill. Training for Korea mainly conducted in Waiouru. Posted to Active Service 30 May 1951. Emplaned Auckland on 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul and Hong Kong to Japan and disembarked Kure on 29 Jul 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 4 Sep 1951 as a gun number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and apptd 2i/c gun 20 May 1952, Temporary Bombardier 14 Jul 1952 Section Bombardier and to Temporary Sergeant as Gun No.1 on 1 Aug 1952. Promoted Sergeant on 26 Nov 1952, M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) on 1 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on Furlough and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from A Teal flight ex Sydney. After leave in New Zealand re-emplaned for Korea 29 Jan 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 31 Jan 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and re-entered Korea on 9 Feb 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to X(ii) List 14 Feb 1953 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged on 24 Feb, Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hops 27 Feb–6 Mar 1953 (left knee joint). Remains on S(ii) List. Medically re-boarded 15 May and TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 23 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953 for medical reasons. Deplaned Wellington 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Total service in Korea one year 319 days. Admitted Oamaru Hosp 6–17 Aug 1953. (Malaria). Reboarded Dunedin 28 Aug 1953 and again 25 Sep 1953. Admitted Dunedin Public Hosp 7–24 Oct 1953 and remained under treatment until re-boarded 20 Jan 1954. Discharged 21 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Timaru, 19 Jan 2001 aged 76 years. Buried Timaru Cemetery RSA Section. |
| DODD, Frank | 204549 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Stannington, UK, on 18 Oct 1929. Previous service in the Royal Engineers as a Sapper (Service No 21068208) for two years. Employed as a construction rigger for Steel Constr Ltd, Auckland. Attested 30 Jun 1953 Kayforce at Papakura Camp. Went to Linton Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 as a Sapper on a Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. He continued onwards by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned at Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 28 Nov 1953 and was attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 7 Dec 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z med unit from where he was discharged to 28 FD Engr Regt on 12 Dec 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 25 Jun 1954, was TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and M/I to 16 Fd Regt all on the same day. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Sep 1955 and TSFD to 25 Canadian F.D.S. from where he was discharged to 16 Fd Regt on 11 Oct 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS on 10 Oct 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged to his unit on 28 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year four days. Discharged 26 Jan 1955. His UN Korea Medal was returned to Base Records on 15 Mar 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| DODD, Stanley John | 204426 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Whakatane on 29 Jan 1929. He was employed as a Tram Conductor for the Auckland Transport Board. He was living in Epsom, Auckland, prior to enlisting in Kayforce on 17 Apr 1952. His training for Korea was mainly centred on Papakura Camp. Posted to RNZA on 14 May 1952 and to Active Service on 2 Jul 1952. Emplaned as a Gunner 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 8 Aug and sailed from Sasebo to enter Korea on 10 Aug 1952. Accidently injured on 24 Sep 1952 and was admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb (petrol burns to legs) and was discharged direct to his unit on 4 Oct 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 21 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Auckland where he deplaned on 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 264 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 18 Jun 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Morrinsville 28 Jun 2016 aged 87 years. |
| DODDS, Desmond Norman | 13576 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 16 Jun 1935. Left school and joined the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 31 Dec 1950 and was immediately sent on Leave Without Pay mainly because the entrants’ school was not open. Marched into Tamaki 25 Jan 1951. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jan–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952 which was in the Reserve Fleet at the time but was re-activated and re-stored on 8 Jul. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Dec 1952. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained in that ship until 3 Nov 1953. Drafted to Philomel 4 Nov 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman 16 Mar 1954. Served in Black Prince 26 Ape–25 Jul 1954. Sent to HMAS Watson for training courses 29 Jul 1954–1 Nov 1954. Awarded the grade of Radar Plotter 3rd Class 15 Oct 1954. On RTNZ was very briefly in Philomel then served in ML P3552 for 12 days. Returned to Philomel 27 Nov 1954–23 Feb 1955 then drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–24 Aug 1956. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in Asia with the British Pacific Fleet principally in Korea. Discharged 11 Jun 1956 BNPS which appears that he may have been medically evacuated from his second deployment to Asia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DODSON, John Francis | 207169 | 2nd Lieutenant | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 10/03/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Ex 3 Armoured Regt, RNZAC, Territorial Force. Appointed to Kayforce 27 Oct 1953. On arrival in Korea he first served in a Div Sigs Sqn in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC, 10 Tpt Coy, 7 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Sigs, 14 Mar 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Blenheim 1996. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. |
| DOHERTY, John Marton | 203782 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast, on 8 Mar 1928. Previous service in the RNZAF as an Aircraftman 1st Class. He was a builder’s labourer employed by Fletchers Builders at Kaingaroa and Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce at Auckland on 30 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted initially to Trg and Reinf Bty. Admitted 20 Ind Fd Amb 28 Mar–2 Apr 1951. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 31 Mar 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and apptd 2i/c gun on 12 Apr 1952, Temporary Bombardier as 2i/c gun and to Temporary Sergeant as Gun No.1 on 6 Aug 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Aug 1952. Promoted sub-Sergeant on 28 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air arriving at Auckland on 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 273 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.729 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOHERTY, Patrick Joseph | 208925 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 14/03/2055 | Born Belfast, Northern Ireland on 29 Jan 1924. Previous service in the British Merchant Marine also served as a seaman in MV Kawaroa, USS Co, Wellington. Also worked for Anchor Steamship line, Nelson. Attested in Kayforce at Christchurch on 24 Jun 1953. After training in Burnham and Papakura Camp he emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued the journey by civil air (Qantas) to Iwakuni, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU on posting to 16 Fd Regt on 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 25 Mar 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Apr 1954 Medically re-boarded 29 Apr and was discharged to NZ Base HQ on 30 Apr 1954. Went AWOL three times in Jul 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 Sep–5 Oct 1954 (involved in a fight and his nose was broken) and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp again on 13 Jan 1955 (swollen knees, ankles and wrists). Medically re-boarded 28 Feb 1955 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll for medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni ETD 6 Mar 1955 and flew back to NZ deplaning at Harewood 14 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 131 days. Medically re-boarded at Christchurch 14 Mar 1955 and admitted to Christchurch Public Hospital. Again re-adm to Christchurch Hospital.4–11 Apr 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| DOLAN, Thomas William | 204239 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Parnell, Auckland, 30 Sep 1924. Employed as a Tannery hand, at Sunderland’s Tanneries, Auckland. Embarked Wellington 29 May 1946 on the Empire Pride to sail for service in Jayforce 29 May 1946, BCOF, Japan (647714, Private, NZ Infantry). Served in D & E Platoon. Attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Bn. Also served at HQ 2 NZEF (Japan). RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Next-of-kin Mrs E Dolan Auckland. Discharged 6 Aug 1947. was a freezing worker at Westfield on return to NZ. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battery not known. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Feb 1953 and employed as cook but reverted to Gunner 23 Jun 1953. Accidently injured left middle finger. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 11 Aug 1953 then TSFD to 38 Canadian Fd Amb followed by admission to 25 Canadian FDS. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 20 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 24 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.730 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost in 1995. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Rotorua 21 Feb 2017 aged 91 years. |
| DOLMAN, John | 688556 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 25 Dec 1932. Employed as a driver and Motor Mechanic for Ford Motor Coy, Lower Hutt. Completed 15 months as a CMT soldier. Served in 1 Heavy Mortar Coy then 5 Lieutenant Regt RNZA. Attested 28 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru, although there was a three-day exercise at Muriwai 1–3 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 7 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 10 Mar 1954. M/O to 16 Fd Regt LAD and TSFD from RNZA to RNZEME 20 Apr 1954. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 6–8 Nov 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia, for RTNZ via Brisbane to Sydney and travelled by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas 274 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and was posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.731 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in NaeNae, Lower Hutt. Attested in Regular Force for service in FARELF on 1 Aug 1957. Embarked Wellington 25 Nov 1957 on HMT Captain Cook. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp on 15 Dec 1957. Admitted BMH Kamunting on four occasions for three to six days. Served in C Coy as at 14 Jan 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. SOS 1 NZ Regt 17 Aug 1957 and posted to FARELF X List (NZ Roll) for RTNZ. Emplaned Changi 19 Aug 1959 and deplaned from service aircraft at Whenuapai on 21 Aug 1959. Discharged 23 Dec 1959 on medical grounds. Died Tauranga 7 Nov 1990 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOLMAN, Philip Raymond | 206772 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 07/06/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 23 Jul 1926. Linesman for Post & Telegraph Department, Gisborne. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement, 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 20 Jun 1952. Served in C Troop which contained several detachments of linesmen and each one had a Corporal in charge. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Mar 1953, Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and appointed Line NCO, C Troop and to Corporal 14 Dec 1953. He was a very reliable soldier. M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Dec 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 284 days. Discharged 21 May 1954 shortly after RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne, 2 Jul 2001. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DON, James Russell | 206870 | Staff Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Sectiontion | RNZAOC | 30/08/2052 | 29/12/2056 | Born Bannockburn, Stirling, Scotland 7 Mar 1922. Served 8 years in the British Army with Service No 7595125. Painter, Wellington. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Ordnance Section 15 Sep 1952, entered Korea and was attached FAP to Brit Com Forward Ordnance Depot (FOD) the same day. Awarded British Empire Medal, Sergeant (Temporary) (London Gazette, No.40012 dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). The citation for this award reads: “Sergeant Don consistently carried out his duties in the Korean Sub-Depot of the Commonwealth Ammunition Depot in a most praiseworthy manner by his personal conduct and leadership he set a find [sic] example at all times to the troops under his command. He worked with untiring energy in supervising the receipt and issue of ammunition and never failed when day and night demands from the forward areas were heavy. He rendered services in excess of what is normally expected of an NCO of his rank.” CTBA Brit Com FOD 1 Jan 1954 and went back to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP HQ RAOC, 1 Comwel Div 4 Jan 1954 until 25 Jul 1954 when he was the attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Granted a further 12 months extension of service in Korea 4 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA Brit Com BOD 26 Mar 1955 then posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 24 Apr 1955. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant and appointed CQMS. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 12 Aug 1955 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Aug 1955. Served variously between 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ 27 Jan 1956–15 May 1956 when he was TSFD to NZ Roll. Granted six months Leave Without Pay (LWOP) to go to Scotland to see his mother and family. Remained on NZ Roll. Departed Kure, Japan 18 Jul 1957 on HMT Asturias to Hong Kong and managed to obtain indulgence passages to the UK. Disembarked Auckland 29 Dec 1956 from SS Mataroa ex UK. Served overseas four years 123 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in all ranks from Private to Staff Sergeant RNZAOC in Korea. Discharged on completion of deferred leave 6 Jul 1957. Died Wellington 5 Dec 1989 aged 67 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM claimed by his son in 2014. |
| DONALD, Eric Walter (Wally) | 10378 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Helmore, Christchurch 12 Apr 1926. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Nov 1944 until Dec 1950 and in RNZNR from Dec 1950 until 1956. Served in Achilles as part of the NZ contribution to the BCOF force in Japan. Drafted to Pukaki in early 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Port Moresby, Hong Kong and Sasebo. RTNZ via Hong Kong, North Borneo and Cairns to Auckland arriving on 2 Dec 1950. Medals awarded, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 2004. |
| DONALD, William Fergie | 13316 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Stirling, Scotland, 1 Mar 1920. Employed as a miner before he entered the RN on 14 Sep 1938 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/KK95019. Underwent training in Pembroke (shore station). His first ship was Titania (submarine depot ship) in which he served in home waters 11 Feb 1939–30 Aug 1941. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 14 Aug 1939. He also served in Elfin and then Warspite (battleship) 22 Dec 1941–2 Nov 1942. During his time on board Warspite operated from Trincomalee, Bombay or Colombo in searches for the Japanese fleet which had a preponderance of carriers and aircraft. These searches were not successful. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 26 Oct 1942. He then served in shore stations HMS Kongoni and HMS Assegai (Durban, South Africa). Drafted to Devonshire (heavy cruiser) 7 Mar–16 Jun 1943 and returned to Britain in her. Drafted to Orwell (destroyer) 17 Aug 1943–26 Mar 1944 and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 4 Feb 1944. Orwell rescued some survivors of the ORP Orkan (Polish destroyer) and was an escort for landing Norwegian troops on Spitzbergen to re-establish the meteorological station destroyed by German warships in Sep. She was also involved in Russian convoy escorts in Nov and Dec. Also served in Holderness (Hunt-class destroyer) 11 May–31 Oct 1944 and was involved convoy duties but did not take part in Operation Neptune. In Jan he was in HMS Mayina (Colombo) and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 4 Feb 1945. His Naval Posting Card next shows him in Linaria (Flower-class corvette) 27 Feb–21 Oct 1945 based on HMS Lanka (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) but then back in Britain 7 Jul 1945, He later served in Arethusa (light cruiser) 27 Aug 1946–23 Oct 1947 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 1 Oct 1947. He then served in Duncansby Head (repair ship) followed by Phoebe (light cruiser). Released from the RN on 19 Sep 1950 to enter the RNZN. His WWII medals include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori in the UK on 20 Sep 1950, as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on successive days. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Taupo on 27 Sep 1950 and remained with that ship until 25 Jan 1953 during which time he served in Korean waters. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korea. He RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and then served in Tamaki and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. He also served in Philomel, Stawell and then returned to Philomel 29 Oct 1955. DEE on 19 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. William Donald died Hamilton 12 Jan 1983. Later entitled to Arctic Star, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DONALDSON, Andrew Michael | 15373 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 26 Apr 1940. Entered RNZN 19 May 1955 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 31 Oct 1955 then to Junior Seaman 4 May 1956 and was drafted to Hawea the same day for approx three months. Served Philomel 31 Aug 1956 until drafted to Royalist 18 May 1957. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Oct 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Philomel 10 Sep 1958 and advanced to Able Seaman 26 Oct 1958. Served in Paea then Rotoiti where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 28 Jan 1961. Had several short postings to Tamaki, Philomel, Pegasus and back to Philomel in 1961 and was advance to Leading Seaman 28 Jan 1962. Served again in Rotoiti and was in Philomel when advanced to Acting Petty Officer 9 Dec 1963. Also served again in Royalist and advanced to Petty Officer 9 Dec 1964. The last of his service was between Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 25 Apr 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| DONALDSON, Gordon Noel | 206070 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/06/2051 | Born Auckland on 26 Apr 1927. Served in BCOF, Japan (654579, Temporary Corporal, NZ Base HQ. Stable hand from Hamilton. Next-of-kin, Mr J Donaldson, Auckland (father)). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Travelled on HMT Dunera and was admitted to ship’s hospital 22–25 Jun 1947 and disembarked Auckland on 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce on 11 Aug 1947. He was a horse trainer at Whanganui before he enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and entered Camp for training the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. After training for Korea, he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as a Gunner on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Admitted BCOF Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 18 May 1951 and was TSFD to X(ii) List. (BCOF Gen Hosp later known as Brit Com Gen Hosp.) TSFD to the NZ Roll on 28 May 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 May 1951 as a medical evacuee for RTNZ via Sydney Military Forces Wing, Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney and deplaned Wellington on 8 Jun 1951. Served overseas 181 days. Underwent further medical treatment at Whanganui hospital and was discharged 18 Nov 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZ Service Medal 1945–49 and Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hornsby Hospital, NSW, Australia 4 Feb 1997 aged 70 years. |
| DONALDSON, James Adams (Snowy) | 34225 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 16/06/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Hastings on 7 Dec 1933. He joined the NZ Army as a Regular Force Cadet in Allen Class on 17 Jan 1950. (This class was named after Lieutenant Colonel S.F. Allen OBE who served in Greece as Commander of 2 NZ Div Sigs. In 1941 he was Commander of 21 NZ Battalion and was mortally wounded at the attack on El Ruweisat Ridge.) Reclassified as a Private on 7 Dec 1951 having attained the age of 18 years. He was a Storeman Tech in the Clothing Group. Regular Force soldier posted as Private, Storeman, RNZAOC, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued ion by Civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. M/I to the NZ Reinf Trg Base on deplanement. Entered Korea on 25 Jun 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 6 Oct 1953 and appointed clerk. Attached FAP to HQ RAOC, 1 Comwel Div on 7 Jan 1954. CTBA HQ RAOC 1 Comwel Div on 25 Jun 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Corporal on 3 Aug 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 (or 3) Nov 1954. Both dates are shown on his record but, what is not shown is his travel to NZ. It is almost certain that he boarded an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954 from such an aircraft. Served overseas one year 143 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Dec 1954 and reposted to Regular Force as a Lance Corporal 0n 24 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea medal. TSFD to the Territorial Force on 31 Jan 1956 at the completion of his engagement. Taken on strength of 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 31 Jan 1956 with a liability of 5 years on the Class ‘A’ Reserve. Living in Tallai, Queensland Australia in 2010. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| DONALDSON, John Keith | 675312 | Driver | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZA | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Masterton 5 Feb 1933. Employed as a driver for Transport (Wairarapa) Ltd Called up for the 3rd Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements on 4 May 1954. His training for Korea was held mainly in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Posted to Active Service on 15 Jul 1954. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 9 Sep 1954 and entered Korea on 11 Sep 1954. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 12 Sep 1954. After a short time in this unit, he was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 24 May 1955–8 Jun 1955 and discharged back to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to 8th Arny HQ for duties in the Honour Guard. He CTB attached to ‘8th Army’ HQ at Seoul and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Mar 1956. His next movement was from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and posting to the NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 15 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai on 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 6 Jun 1965 and reposted to is TF unit 1 Wellington Regt. Posted to Class ‘A” Reserve 1 Aug 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM on 2 Dec 2013 when he was 80 years old. |
| DONEY, Keith Hubert | 206467 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Eketahuna on 13 Dec 1927. Previous service in RNZAF with 14 Sqn in Jayforce as an Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 71247. Cost Accountant for Matheson Minster Ltd, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Camp, until arrangements were made for travel to Japan. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Jan 1952 and appointed clerk. Promoted Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1952 and to Corporal, Temporary Sergeant on 20 May 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 7–13 Jun 1952, Re-adm to 60 Ind Fd Amb 17 Jun and TSFD to Div Rest Centre, Inchon. Discharged to unit on 12 Jul 1952. Accidently injured to knee and was admitted to 37 Canadian F.D.S. on 23 Jul 1952 and returned to unit on 1 Aug 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 27 Feb 1953 and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Rugby trials. Returned to unit and M/I on 14 Mar 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 13 May 1953. Served overseas in Korea one year 286 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to Eketahuna. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Joined Regular Force on 31 May 1952 and served in NZ Dental Corps from Mar 1960 in the Dental Store at Trentham rising from Sergeant to Warrant Officer 1st Class. Discharged on completion of engagement on 30 May 1972. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Wellington on 20 Oct 2011 aged 84 years. |
| DONGHI, Roland Derrick | 206468 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2054 | Born Napier on 12 Sep 1926. Served in Jayforce in 2 Div Sigs with Service No 661647. Sailed from NZ on 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ on 11 Dec 1948 and disembarked Auckland, Discharged from Jayforce on 23 Jan 1949. Employed as a Hospital Orderly at the Public Hospital, Waipukurau. He was then a porter at the Pukeora Sanitorium, Waipukurau. Enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force at Hastings on 12 Jun 1951. After training in Linton Camp he embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Wahine ran aground and was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan where he deplaned on 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan on 4 Sep 1951. Also posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 4 Sep 1951. Accidentally injured 19 Aug 1952 and was admitted to 26 Brit Fd Amb. TSFD to 25 Canadian DFS and on discharge 8 Sep 1952 was released direct to his unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was placed on X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Wellington on 1 Jan 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Granted 28 days leave and was to report to Central District Trg Depot Waiouru on 30 Jan 1953. Attached FAP C.D. Training Depot, Waiouru and re-emplaned for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 ex furlough and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953 and re-entered Korea on 4 Mar 1953. M/I to his unit on 5 Mar 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to HQ RASC (NCO School) 7 Jun and returned to his unit on 27 Jun 1953. Attached FAP to Britannia Camp 28 Jul–2 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Aug 1953 and to Lance Corporal on 10 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Apr 1954. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kure on 6 May 1954 and sailed to Australia. Completed the journey to Wellington and deplaned from a Teal flight on 5 Jun 1954. Served overseas two years 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He enlisted in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt as a Lance Corporal on 25 Jun 1961 and served through changes and was discharged on 17 Sep 1954. HE applied for the Efficiency Medal having completed 12 years of service. Later entitled to or awarded NZ service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R& TF) and KWSM. |
| DONNELLY, Kevan Brendon | 203706 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 23 May 1926 possibly in New Plymouth as he gave his home address in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Employed as a dairy-factory hand and storeman at the NZ Dairy Co, East Tamaki. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1960. Posted to 18 Fd Regt in Waiouru on 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver Operator and served as a member of 162 Bty. Attached NZRTU 5 Sep 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 19–26 Sep 1951 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 7–11 Jan 1952 and posted back to unit. Admi 25 Canadian FDS four days later 15 Jan 1952, then discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot until 16 Feb 1952. TSFD to X(iv) List. Posted to NZRTU 17 Jun to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Dec 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.736 was sent on 20 Feb to his given address in Auckland. Died Otahuhu, Auckland, on 1 Nov 1976 aged 50 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DONNELLY, Vincent Edward (Mick) | 211391 | Acting Major | ? | NZ Regt | 28/08/2054 | 29/12/2055 | Born Carterton on 4 Dec 1920. Petty Officer (NZ3927) RNZN 1942–46. Civil servant, Wellington. Served 2 years NZ Military Forces. Attested in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements during Apr 1954. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings as Gunner at RNZAF Base Whenuapai bound for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 31 Aug 1954. Served Kayforce 1954-56. SOS Emergency Force (Kayforce) and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps, 17 Feb 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Appointed the senior officer in charge of Scot Base Antarctica 1961–62. Died 18 Jun 2000, Tawa, aged 78 years. Buried Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Plimmerton. |
| DONOVAN, Arthur Trevor | 14014 | Electrical Artificer 5th Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 18 Sep 1935. Entered the RNZN 16 Jan 1952 as an Electrical Artificer Apprentice in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel 17 Mar 1952 and remained there under training in his trade. Sent to the UK and was held at Maori from 24 Nov 1953–Advanced to Electrical Artificer 5th Class on 1 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 10 Jun 1957 and probably joined his ship at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory, or Sydney when the ship returned there on 14 Jun 1957. Royalist sailed onto serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 3 Nov 1957 and to Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 3 Nov 1958. Served in Philomel and Irirangi until being sent again to the UK and once more held on the books of Maori 5 May 1960–27 Mar 1962. Advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 3 Nov 1960. Drafted to Taranaki 28 Mar 1961 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship to NZ. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. Served in Philomel and Wakefield until drafted to Otago 30 Jun 1964. Also served in Blackpool, COMAUCK and Lachlan. Advanced to Control Electrical Artificer 1st Class 29 Aug 1969 and served again in Lachlan, Tui and COMAUCK again. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and Naval LS&GC Medal 18 Sep 1968. Entitled to NZDSM. Died North Shore, Auckland, on 16 Apr 2018. |
| DONOVAN, Thomas Michael | 13410 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born on 11 May 1934. Entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Bellona on 16 Aug 1951 as a Boy 1st Class and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti for passage to Korea on 10 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Taupo and advanced to Able Seaman on 11 Jan 1953. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 but he remained in the ship until drafted to Black Prince on 26 Jan 1953. He also served in Philomel, Black Prince again and HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug to 8 Nov 1954 returning to Philomel on 9 Nov 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 9 Dec 1954 and to Acting Leading Seaman on 25 Dec 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956. He later served in HMAS Watson, Tamaki where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) on 14 Jan 1957, Philomel and in Rotoiti 8 Mar–11 Aug 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Jul 1957. He was also in Philomel (advanced to Petty Officer on 1 Jul 1958) Tamaki, HMAS Watson, Pukaki and Kaniere in 1957–59. Served in Maori where he appears to have been sent circa 4 Jun 1960 as part of the crew to bring Taranaki to NZ in Mar 1961. He served in Tamaki 16 Jan 1962–14 Jul 1963 and then went back to Taranaki on 15 Jul 1963 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Oct 1963. He was then in Philomel (DM) then Philomel (TD). He continued to serve and moved through Philomel, Kiama, Tamaki, Inverell, Otago and Waikato from Jun 1966–17 Feb 1971. Discharged to RA on 10 May 1971 having completed over 20 years of service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). May also be entitled to NGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOOGAN, Anthony Norman Joseph | 12530 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Collingwood, north-western tip of the South Island on 12 Feb 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys on 11 Nov 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. Like many of his time after training in Tamaki he underwent further training in Philomel. Served in Taupo on deployment to Korean waters. Promoted Ordinary Telegraphist while in Korean waters. Received Korea and UN Korea medal ribbons only while on course at HMAS Cerberus, Williamstown, Australia, as there was a shortage of medals to issue. DEE 25 Feb 1957. Later issued his Korea and UN Korea medals. Died Paraparaumu, 27 Sep 1998 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOOLE, William John | 11808 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Taihape 4 May 1925. Electrical cadet before joining the NZ Division of the Royal Navy. Naval Cadet from 11 Dec 1943 and started his training at HMS Britannia. Midshipman in Newfoundland (a light cruiser) 4 Sep 1944–31 Oct 1945. After refit was deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean on passage to join the British Pacific Fleet. (see “Operation Pacific” by E. Gray and “The Forgotten Fleet” by J. Winton and Naval Staff Histories). Returning to England he was at the shore station Excellent when promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 1 May 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Served in Wrangler a fast-anti-submarine frigate Mar–Nov 1947. Hospitalised with fractured skull and collar bone while serving in Wrangler. RTNZ late 1947 and served in Arbutus Feb–Aug 1948. Advanced to Assistant Surveyor 3rd Class Mar 1952. Served in nearly all the RNZN frigates in the late 1940s and 50s. Appointed to Taupo. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korea. Signalman on his ship and served on a forward observation post on the Han River. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 1 Nov 1955. Served in Lachlan as Commanding officer and in Charge of Survey Oct 1962–Mar 1965. Later Acting Commander. Discharged from Wakefield (Wellington) at his own request 31 Mar 1967. Died Lower Hutt on 25 Nov 1968. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| DOOLING, Daniel John (Dan) | 208484 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Greymouth on 26 Jun 1926. Attended Ashburton Primary and High Schools. Clerk for Mid Canterbury Transport Ltd Served in RNZAF with Service No 45816 from 1 Mar to 28 Aug 1945. Clerical cadet with New Zealand Railways. NOK, Mrs, J. Dooling (mother) Ashburton). Served in BCOF Japan (656683, Temporary Sergeant, NZ Base HQ. Embarked For Japan on 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ disembarking at Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Attested in Kayforce on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ then attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Nov 1952–4 Jan 1953. To be Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Jun–3 Aug 1953 when he returned to his unit. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 26 Nov 1953 and to Sergeant 7 Jun 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. 14 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 38 days. Discharged 6 Oct 1954. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM. Died Christchurch, 17 May 1998 aged 72 years. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| DOONER, Charles John | 12426 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Oxford, Suffolk, UK, 13 Nov 1926. A scholar before he entered the RN as Ordinary Seaman on 4 May 1944 with Service No C/JX 541980. He was in HMS Royal Arthur, Ganges, Valkyrie. Collingwood and Pembroke before he served briefly in HMS Modeste (sloop) as an Able Seaman with a grade of Radar Plotter 3rd Class, 28 Aug–4 Oct 1945. He went back to Pembroke but was then sent to HMS Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia) 18 Jan–30 Apr 1946. He joined Glory (carrier) in Sydney and served in her 1 May 1946–17 Feb 1947 probably taking part in Operation Magic Carpet, the repatriation of troops to Australia and possibly to the UK. Drafted to Adamant (submarine depot ship) 18 Feb–17 May 1947 which was based in Australia at the time. He returned to Britain and to Pembroke and was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 13 Jan 1948. He entered the RNZN at Cook, in London on 3 Jan 1949 as an Able Seaman with the classification of Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Cook became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was one of the crew who sailed the ship to NZ. He also served in Bellona, Philomel, HMAS Watson, Kiwi and Philomel before he was drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Tamaki 15 Aug 1953–17 Dec 1954 and was DEE from Philomel on 2 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DORRICOTT, Mervyn Raymond | 13537 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland 26 Jun 1933. Was a welder by trade before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Stoker. He, like others who joined the RNZN on that day were sent on LWOP returning to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Lachlan 15 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 31 Dec 1951. Drafted to Hawea 2 Aug 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters with UN Naval Forces. He was TSFD to Newcastle (light cruiser) 23 Sep 1952–4 Feb 1953 and at the end of this TOD he went to Rotoiti on 5 Feb 1953 and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Mervyn then served in Philomel, Kiwi and Bellona where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 28 Mar 1955. Also served in Black Prince, Kaniere and Kiwi where he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 28 Mar 1956. Served in Philomel 8 Jan–17 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist 18 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May on the second commissioning voyage to Malaya, Hong Kong and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Local) on 13 May 1958 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 14 days later. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in his ship until 10 Nov 1958. He then served in Philomel, Kaniere, Philomel and Royalist again. Discharged free on Compassionate Grounds 26 Feb 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| DORRINGTON, Joseph Leonard | 568339 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Greenmeadows, Napier.18 Mar 1933. Employed as a cabinetmaker in Palmerston North before attested in Kayforce on 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned as a Gunner at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 20 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and M/I to his unit on 22 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll on 17 May 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 20 May 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni on 29 May 1955 for RTNZ and Compassionate Discharge. Deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 236 days. Discharged 5 Jul 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Enlisted in the NZ Regular Force for five years on 16 Dec 1957. Served in CD Construction Sqn RNZE then TSFD to RNZAOC on 22 Jan 1960. Served in CD Ordnance Depot. Reached rank of Sergeant and was discharged on medical grounds 21 May 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DOUGHERTY, Robert Charles | 207749 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/02/2053 | Born Timaru on 11 Aug 1928. Employed as a driver for Mason’s Laundry, Christchurch. Attested 29 Jun 1950 in KMB at Christchurch. Trained in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 4 Oct and to Active Service at Waiouru on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for service in Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty and took part in all major gunnery tasks while he was with the battery. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 13– 8 Dec 1952. Granted 28 days furlough 23 Dec 1952–19 Jan 1953 inclusive. M/I to NZ Base HQ, Hiro on expiry of furlough. He had elected to serve a further 12 months but had received a cablegram advising his mother was seriously ill. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ on compassionate leave via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He did not return to Korea. Discharged 20 Mar 1953. Served overseas two years 58 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM during 2002. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Auckland on 28 Jul 2008 aged 79 years. |
| DOUGLAS, Robert William (Bob) | 204427 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born Auckland 15 Jul 1927. Attested 7 Apr 1952. Came from Onehunga, Auckland. Previous service in the Army, 2nd Relief of Jayforce. Embarked 18 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 5 Oct 1948. Storeman for J. Hardie Co Ltd. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was attached FAP Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn the same day. M/I NZ Base HQ and ceased to be attached Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 30 Nov 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 16 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1953, Corporal 19 Jul 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Oct 1953 (Tp Sergeant). Promoted Sergeant 8 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to RNZA 28 Jun 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas two years 22 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Nov 1954. Enlisted in the RF 1 May 1955 as a Sergeant. Posted to 2 Sqn 1 Div Sigs Regt but was discharged at his own request 1 Dec 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Mangere, 3 Mar 2004 aged 76 years. |
| DOWD, Lawrence Darwell | 204570 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Thames, NZ, 10 Jun 1930. Employed as a fitter and turner at Maramarua Sawmills. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 3 Mar 1953, entered Korea the next day and posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 10 Mar 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 21–23 May 1953. M/O from his unit 14 Aug to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 20 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 4 Nov 1954. Served as a Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant from 6 Dec 1959–1 Oct 1961 an RNZ Sigs TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOWDELL, Laurence Rex | 206871 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 11/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Paeroa 1 Oct 1930. Grocer for Andrews Ltd, Kaponga near Stratford. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney and continued by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan, arriving 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Aug 1952 and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Radio Mechanic) 16 Sep 1952 and to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal (Radio Mechanic) 1 Oct 1952. Sat Radio Technology Exam in 1953 while in Korea. CTBA 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 20 Oct 1953. Reverted to Signalman at own request 10 Sep 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 7.30am, 30 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. SOS Kayforce 31 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 17 Dec 2013 in South Australia aged 83 years. |
| DOWIE, Walter Desmond | 897195 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Oamaru, 6 Aug 1930. Clerk at Wellington Post Office Telegraph Department. Attested 23 Jan 1953. 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 27 Jun 1953. M/I to Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Jul 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jul 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 10 Oct 1953 and M/I 15 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Oct 1953 and appointed Postal Clerk; promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Dec 1953. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 4 Mar 1954 (Internal Auditor) then to Temporary Staff Sergeant 20 Apr 1954. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to NZ Army Pay Corps 22 Jun 1954. Promoted Staff Sergeant 20 Jul 1954. Emplaned Japan 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Whenuapai 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 180 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Applied for entry into Regular Force but declined the offer of Corporal rank. His application was therefore cancelled. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDEFSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 16 Jul 2012 aged 81 years. |
| DOWLING, Guy Jeremy | 16076 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Isleworth, Middlesex, UK, on 6 Jul 1933. Entered RNZN at Maori on 21 Jan 1957 as an RN officer on two and a half years loan. Appointed to Royalist on 27 Jan 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Appointed to Endeavour on 4 Sep 1958–2 Apr 1959 and may have made a journey in this ship to Antarctica in the summer season Nov–Feb 1958–59. Returned to Maori and was discharged from RNZN on 20 Jun 1959, Loan Service Completed. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| DOWLING, William John (Bill) | 206008 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Ohakuni on 10 May 1921. Employed as a Timber Worker for Waterson Bros and Mr Donnell at National Park. Previous service in the army during WWII with Service No 421775. Served in 1 Wellington West Coast Training Coy and was TSFD to 1 Bn Ruahine Regt. Embarked 27 Dec 1942 and served in 36 Bn in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal and Treasury Islands. Participated in the landings on Mono Island where he suffered multiple grenade wounds circa 4 Nov 1943. Battle casualty 1943. Admitted Hospital and was discharged 24 Dec 1943. RTNZ 9 Jun 1944. Re-embarked 5 Jan 1945 for service in Italy, served in 24 Bn. TSFD to the NZ Roll ‘Pokeno’ and RTNZ disembarking at Wellington on 23 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star. Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was a member of Dog 2 gun crew, 162 Bty. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 10–17 Mar 1952 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP From 16 Fd Regt to attend CATC Arty Course 24 Apr–9 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 23 May 1952 and apptd 2i/c gun. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Jul 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Sep 1952. Later awarded to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Also awarded Republic of Korea Presidential Citation. |
| DOWN, Haven | 13569 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Rata, New Zealand, 1 Nov 1934. Haven was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class, as a Stoker. He, like others who joined the RNZN on that day were sent on Leave Without Pay returning to Tamaki on 24 Jan 1951. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951 and was drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1952 for his first sea service and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea, which was in the Reserve Fleet, 20 May 1952. Hawea was re-fitted and stored and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters with UN Naval Forces. Haven advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Jun 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but he remained in the ship until 23 Nov 1953. He then served in several ships and returned to Bellona 13 Apr 1955. He changed his trade to Acting Sailmakers Mate on 1 Jun 1955. He appears to have been in the crew that took Bellona back to the RN and sailed Royalist to NZ in 1956. During the years from Apr 1956 he served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956–10 Feb 1957, Black Prince and advanced to SLMR Mate and Lachlan until 13 Aug 1959. He again served in Philomel, Lachlan and Royalist and was DEE 31 Oct 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DOWNER, William George | 14544 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Dunedin 11 Oct 1953. Sewing machine mechanic before enlisting in the RNZN as a Junior Electrician's Mate 2nd Class on 10 Sep 1952. Drafted to Tamaki for his initial training. Attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 28 Dec 1952 to 24 Apr 1953 and appears to have been advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 11 Apr 1953 near the end of that course or his rank was back dated to that date. His first sea service was in Bellona 27 Oct 1953 to 16 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 to 22 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954. Served in west coast Korean waters during the period Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. On RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 he then served in Black Prince as Electrician's Mate 1st Class, followed by Stawell then Lachlan. Discharged 4 Jun 1957 'Below Naval Physical Standards'. Died Edgecombe Caravan Park, Bowen, Queensland, Australia and was cremated on 4 Sep 1991, aged 55 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| DOWNES, Walter William | 208265 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/09/2055 | Born Lower Hutt on 31 Jan 1929. Civil trade carpenter. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. Flown by Qantas of BCPA flight to Japan to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for passage to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on entry into Korea. Accidentally injured by petrol burn to left leg. Admitted Norwegian MASH 10 Nov 1951. Promoted Corporal, Section Commander of B Tpt Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. 16 Dec 1952. Changed to Administration duties. Promoted Sergeant at 10 Tpt Coy HQ. Also served on TOD to NZ Base HQ on several occasions and attached FAP at 1 Comwel Div Guard Room for one month in Feb 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy at end of TOD. Granted a six-month extension and employed at NZ Base, Japan before returning to NZ. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 19 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 19 Sep 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Feb 1957. Entitled to NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Walter Downs’ service is unusual in that he stayed in Korea and Japan for over four years without taking furlough in New Zealand. |
| DOWNIE, Alexander Edward | 208717 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Invercargill on 24 Aug 1931. Shearer, came from Mandeville, Southland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 16 Apr 1952. After completing training for Korea, he emplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued the journey to Korea by civil air arriving at Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. M/I to 16 Fd Regt Attached to CATC, Inchon 19 Jul to 8 Aug 1953. Attached to Royal Warwickshire Regt for three weeks in Oct 1953. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant on 24 Apr 1954. RTNZ by air deplaning Wellington 22 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1954. Discharge Cert returned to Base Records 1957. Died Christchurch, 12 Nov 1981 aged 50 years. |
| DOWNS, Noel Alfred | 334221 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki, 23 Aug 1930. Attested 27 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 to travel to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas of chartered Civil flight and to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 12 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZASC and served as a Driver in 10 Tpt Coy involved with picking up supplies and troops and 'whatever'. The unit was kept very busy. Was located at a base called Duckville. Noel was sent over to Brit Com General Hospital in Kure, Japan with a very bad infection in his ears. When he returned to 10 Tpt Coy the unit was located at a new location called Gloucester Valley. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Living at Katikati circa 2002. Died Katikati 6 Feb 2015 aged 84 years. |
| DOWNS, Whakapumautanga Morehu (Darkie) | 206840 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 15/04/2055 | Born Tokaanu 12 Jul 1929. Chainman working for Ministry of Works. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 12 Aug 1952. Survey section, RHQ, 16 Fd Regt. Attached to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 25 Feb 1953. Granted an extension of six months service in Korea. Also posted to NZ Base camp as stores clerk for six months. Promoted Bombardier 20 Jul 1954. Was permitted to take his 28 days furlough in Hong Kong from where he RTNZ at the end of his active service. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taupo, 2 Nov 2005 aged 76 years. |
| DOWSETT, John Peter | 14456 | Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born St Judes, Portsmouth, UK, on 4 Jul 1924. He was a scholar before he entered the RN on 11 Sep 1939 as Apprentice Naval Shipwright with Service No P/MX61500. His initial training was conducted in Victory from 11 Sep 1939–7 Dec 1943 and he was soon re-classified as Shipwright 5th Class. Drafted to Indefatigable (Fleet carrier) on 8 Dec 1943 before she was completed. He was aboard during the contractor’s sea trials and commissioning and on 15 Mar successful landings of Mosquito aircraft were completed. Indefatigable was accepted into service on 3 May 1944 and work up with the Home Fleet was conducted in Jun 1944. In Jul 1944 her aircraft were involved in air attacks against the German battleship Tirpitz in Altenfjord, Norway but these were unsuccessful. Several further attacks were carried out in Aug, but the effect was minimal. In Sep Indefatigable was nominated for the British Pacific Fleet and arrived in Columbo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) on 10 Dec 1944. In Jan 1945 she took part in attacks on Japanese targets in Sumatra particularly oil installations at Pangkalan Brandon and Soengi-Gerong near Palembang while on passage to Freemantle Australia. In Feb 1945 she became part of Task Force 112 as Part of the US 5th Fleet. Indefatigable was under attack by Kamikaze aircraft and sustained 30 Casualties including 14 KIA. She also served in the Leyte area and later served closer to the Japanese mainland. John Dowsett advanced to Shipwright Artificer 4th Class on 11 Sep 1945. He remained in Indefatigable until 10 Jul 1947 and saw the recovery of Allied POWs and repatriation to Australia and Britain. Back in Britain he served in Vernon II and advanced to Shipwright 3rd Class on 11 Sep 1947. He was then drafted to Vernon and served in Royalist from 12 Jan 1948–25 Mar 1950. He also served in Duke of York (battleship) and advanced to Shipwright 2nd Class on 11 Sep 1951. He then served in Dido (AA cruiser), Theseus (light carrier) and Victory. Released from the RN on 3 Jul 1954. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 12 Jul 1954 as a Shipwright Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona and Black Prince before he was drafted to Kaniere on 29 Nov 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. He advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 19 Sep 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He also served in Philomel, Lachlan and Royalist but did not return to SE Asia in her. Discharged to RA on 11 Jul 1966. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 31 Dec 1959. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DOYLE, Desmond John | 203747 | Gunner | Force HQ | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 18/06/2052 | Born Oamaru on 28 Jan 1927. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Fd Regt Pool Driver. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ. Arrived at Wellington on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953 and re-embarked on Teal flight at Auckland for Korea 17 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Pay Corps and employed as a Pay clerk at HQ NZ Kayforce, Japan. Was promoted Lance Corporal then to Corporal during tour. Embarked at Kure, Japan on New Australia for travel to Australia. Returned by Teal flight to Christchurch on 26 Nov 1954. Returned to farming at Maheno, Otago. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Auckland area 22 Dec 2011 aged 83 years. |
| DOYLE, Walter Dennis | 203962 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Auckland on 8 Feb 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland on 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea from Sasebo by another short sea voyage. M/I to NZRTU, Korea, 29 Jul 1951. Attended a cooking course at the JRBD Cooking Centre in Sep 1951. Entered Korea 15 Dec 1951, HQ 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died, place and date not known. |
| DOYLE, Walter Henry Gordon | 206872 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Whanganui 21 Oct 1921. Came from Rewa, north of Feilding. Served in the 2 NZEF during WWII (60881, Gunner, Light Anti-Aircraft Regt) embarked 7 Apr 1941 for the Middle East. Injured in a truck accident in Italy resulting in 14 days in hospital. RTNZ 21 Apr 1945. Also served in Jayforce sailing from NZ 30 Jul 1946 and returning 5 Jul 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 at Wellington for Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. Left NZ as a Gunner and TSFD to RNZASC 6 Dec 1952 and became a Driver. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and placed on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Levin 21 May 1987 aged 66 years. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.750 sent 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Fielding. |
| DRABBLE, Frederick Noel | 1610 | Chief Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Puke 28 Jan 1922. Was an apprentice in the furnishing business before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 20 May 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class and began his service in Philomel. Changed to Signalman Boy 8 Oct 1938. Drafted to HMS Leander 19 Aug 1938 and remained in that ship until 26 Jul 1941. The first task in WWII was to take 35 Troops to Fanning Island to the NE of New Zealand in Sep 1939 and was then involved in convoy escorts in early 1940. In May 1940 escorted troopships Aquitania, Empress of Britain and Empress of Japan during passage to Australia as convoy US2 taking second batch of NZ troops for active service. Leander was under air attack several times. Served in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and bombarded Banda Abuka in Italian Somaliland. In Feb 1941 Leander caught the Italian raider RAMB1 off the Maldives, which was hit but the crew scuttled the ship before it could be taken. Crew was rescued by Leander. 1941 to Jun was a busy time for Leander. Fred Drabble advanced to Ordinary Signalman 25 Jan 1940 and to Signalman 25 Jul 1940 then to Acting Leading Signalman 1 Jan 1942. Went to Britain where his next ship was Pathfinder (destroyer) 8 Jan–20 Nov 1943 and operated from several British naval stations and convoy protection tasks. In Jul 1942 took part in Atlantic Ocean escort for ships for Operation Pedestal and for close escort from Gibraltar towards Malta. Pathfinder was also part of the escort for Queen Elizabeth, which had been damaged by Italian Frogmen in Alexandria, on its journey to West Indies on passage to Norfolk, Virginia, for repairs. Helped in a search for and sinking of U–162. Returned to Britain and was then part of naval force supporting landings in North Africa (Operation Torch) and was then back in the Atlantic fighting submarines and then returned to the Mediterranean for the attack on Sicily and the landings at Salerno in Sep 1943. On 7 Jan 1944 he is shown in Philomel and advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary). Served at the TiriTiri Matangi radar station 6 Oct–29 Dec 1944 and was then sent back to Britain where he joined Campania (escort carrier) 22 Jun–12 Dec 1945. Back in Philomel 13 Dec 1945 he was soon drafted to Arabis until Jul 1946. He also served in Tamaki, Hawea and Bellona where he advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals on 26 Sep 1949. He later spent more time in Bellona before being drafted on 28 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. Discharged to RA 24 Jan 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC 25 Jan 1955. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| DRABBLE, Leo Patrick | 204309 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Manurewa on 25 May 1929. Farm hand from Mangateparu (near Morrinsville). Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air, deplaning Iwakuni,6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1952, fractured 2nd, 4th and 5th fingers, right hand. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb then TSFD to Nor MASH then discharged to unit on 21 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 207 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1954. Died Morrinsville, 21 Aug 2006 aged 77 years. |
| DRAKE, George Alexander | 13958 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born London? on 20 Aug 1928. Royal Navy Lieutenant on loan from the RN for two and a half years. Entered RNZN via Maori on 7 Mar 1951. Served in Philomel, Tamaki and Tui. Appointed to Taupo on 30 May 1952 with seniority dated from 1 Jul 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Returned to Britain on the books of Maori 11 Jul 1953 while on passage and reverted to the RN on 5 Sep 1953. Entitled to the Korean Medal, UN Korea Medal. |
| DRAPER, John George Ward | 819 | Senior Commissioned Gunner | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Remuera, Auckland, on 29 Jul 1911. He was a scholar before he entered the NZ Division of the RN as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 Jul 1926. He served in Dunedin and by 29 Jan 1930 he had advanced to Able Seaman. He was sent to Britain for further training and served in HMS Pembroke, Excellent, Nelson (battleship) and Excellent. He returned to NZ in Dunedin in 1932 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1934. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 20 Apr–4 Sep 1934 then was in Dunedin for passage to England for more training in the RN. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1935 and was in Excellent 9 Apr 1936–25 Feb 1937. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 May 1936. Drafted to HMS Leander 26 Feb 1937 and was in the crew that brought the ship to New Zealand. Advanced to Petty Officer on 1 May 1937 and to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Jan 1940. He served in Philomel 8 Oct 1941 and was sent once more to HMAS Cerberus on 18 Dec 1941 until 19 Oct 1942. Drafted to Monowai which was now and Armed Merchant Cruiser, 20 Oct 1942–17 Jun 1943 and travelled to Britain to again serve in Drake. Drafted to Gambia 17 Sep–Dec 1943. Advanced to Temporary Acting Commissioned Gunner on 12 Mar 1944. He served in Gambia again and was back in Philomel on 1 Jan 1946. Drafted to Tamaki on 1 Sep 1946. Advanced to Temporary Commissioned Gunner on 12 Sep 1947, to Commissioned Gunner on 12 Jan 1948 and to Senior Commissioned Gunner on 6 Apr 1949. He served in Hawea, Taupo, Rotoiti and was appointed to Pukaki on 1 Feb 1950 with his seniority dating from 12 Sep 1947. Pukaki sailed from Auckland together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Appointed to Bellona on 15 Apr 1952 and was still serving in her in Oct 1954 and was additional for duty with S.O.R.F. 16 Jan 1953 (Staff Officer or Supply Officer Reserve Fleet?). He applied to resign and he was released from the RNZN on 9 Jul 1955 and placed on the Retired List of Officers. Because he resigned, he was not entitled to any retiring leave. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic (with ‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa and Pacific Stars, Defence Medal, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. NZ War Service Medal not mentioned. Died at Devonport, Auckland, on 8 Apr 1974 aged 63 years. |
| DREW, George Alfred | 14795 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Auckland 15 Apr 1936. Apprenticed motor body builder before enlisting in the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After his initial training his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve patrolling off the coast of Korea Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Served in Black Prince as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. Drafted to Royalist 3 May 1957 and which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Involved in patrolling and operational bombardment off the Malayan coast in support of the Army 1957–58. On RTNZ served in Lachlan and then Rotoiti. Discharged BNPS 11 Oct 1960. Enlisted in the Territorial Force 14 May 1973 and served in 1 Constr Sqn, RNZE, Papakura Camp. TSFD to RNZIR and was posted to 1 Inf Bde Gp 10 Jul 1973. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Mar 1974. Discharged at own request late 1974. George Drew later wrote complaining about the lack of medallic recognition for his service and other naval personnel. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. |
| DRIVER, Laurence Bryan | 13795 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Nottingham, UK, 19 Apr 1919. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RN on 1 Apr 1935 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No C/JX 144345. His training was held in HMS Ganges, Pembroke and Excellent. Drafted to Arethusa (light cruiser) 18 Feb–2 May 1936 for his first sea service and advanced to Able Seaman on 8 May 1938. Also served in Firedrake (destroyer) 1 Jan–2 Sep 1938. Also served in Pembroke, Vernon and Dolphin the latter being a submarine training school. Drafted to Trident 7 Jul 1939–26 Mar 1942. During his time in Trident he served in the North Sea and the North Atlantic where she sank seven ships and damaged several others. Her most important partial success was when she hit the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in the stern which jammed her rudder and damaged her engines keeping her out of action for several months. He also served in Anson (battleship) 25 Apr 1942–12 Aug 1943 and made at least three escort trips for Russian outward and return convoys. Anson also provided cover for the relief of the Anglo-Norwegian garrison at Spitzbergen early Jun 1943. Served in Pembroke, Marlborough and Ganges before returning to sea in Euryalus (anti-aircraft cruiser) 28 Jun 1944–19 Jun 1946. Amongst the tasks of this ship was to escort the Rimutaka which was taking HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Australia to take up his appointment as Governor General. Also took part as cover for air attacks on oil refineries in Sumatra. Advanced by stages to Petty Officer (Permanent) on 17 Mar 1948. His final ship while in the RN was Bleasdale a Hunt-class escort destroyer. Released to the Reserve 5 May 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 27 Mar 1952 as an Able Seaman. Advanced to Petty Officer on the two following days. Soon after arrival in NZ he was drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953–7 May 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He also served in Hawea, Lachlan and Takapu before DEE 26 Mar 1958. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DROWER, Leslie Thomas | 11421 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 06/03/2051 | 04/11/2051 | Born Waipukurau 20 Nov 1930. Junior shop assistant at Waipukurau before enlisting in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 13 Mar 1947. Was in the 11th Class of Seaman Boys. His initial sea service was in Bellona from Jan 1948 to May 1949 during which time he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Ordinary Seaman on 20 Nov 1948. Served in Hawea then in Kaniere up until Feb 1950 gaining further promotion to Able Seaman on 20 Aug 1949. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland that ship on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. In Nov 1951 Leslie Drower was sent to HMS Ladybird (HMS Ladybird, previously SS Wusueh, Yangtse river steamer converted for use as HQ ship at Sasebo, Japan) for onward passage to Australia in HMT Devonshire to return home. Final part of the journey apparently by Teal aircraft. Arrived in NZ 4 Nov 1941. Discharged 17 Mar 1952. |
| DRUMMOND, Murray Wallace | 32972 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 31/12/2052 | Born Palmerston North on 29 Aug 1929. Former Regular Force soldier. Had been in the Army but was discharged at his own request and then re-enlisted seven months later only to be again discharged at his own request. Employed as a driver for the Commercial Fruit Mart, Palmerston North. Attested on 11 Jul 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 18 Aug 1951 to deplane Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1951. Posted to and M/I to HQ Div Tpt Pl on 28 Aug 1951. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 3 May–25 Jul 1952. Returned to HQ Div Tpt Pl. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Dec 1952 and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA. Had some disagreements with military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on furlough deplaning Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1953. Tried to re-enlist in the Army again but was not accepted. Died Palmerston North, 21 Aug 1999 aged 69 years. |
| DRUMMOND, Neville Arthur | 15135 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Hokitika 28 Dec 1937. He was employed as a bench-hand (Sawmill?) in Christchurch prior to entering the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Apr 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Jun 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland circa 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and in Korean waters. On RTNZ during Jul 1956 he was drafted to Philomel on 14 Aug 1956. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Sep 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 5 Apr 1957 then to Lachlan 29 Oct 1957. Discharged BNPS 28 Apr 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) circa 2010 and NZDSM (R). |
| DRURY, Ronald Leslie | 204341 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/07/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born New Plymouth 21 Jan 1925. Previous service in the Territorial Force and served in a TF Armoured unit (not identified) as a Trooper for two and a half years. Labourer for Phillips & Impey, Auckland. Attested 22 Feb 1952 at Papakura Camp as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Embarked Sasebo for journey to Pusan and entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 29 Jul 1952. Attached FAP to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn on 29 Jul 1952 as a Signaller. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn on 10 Oct 1952. Had several breaches of discipline on one day 14 Apr 1953 and was committed to Canadian Detention Barracks 14 Apr 1953 for 28 days punishment. He was released direct to his unit on 9 May 1953 the same day he was released from Brit Com Comm Z Med unit where he had been admitted on 21 Apr 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Dig Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington by Teal flight arriving 30 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1954. Died Auckland, 2 Nov 1980 aged 53. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DRYSDALE, Angus John | 206873 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 24/05/2054 | Born Eketahuna 9 May 1928. He was a member of the Air Training Corps for two years as a Leading Aircraftman 1st Class. Worked as a farmhand on the family farm. Attested in Linton Camp on 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 31 Jul 1952. M/O NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Employed as Vehicle mechanic and served in Charlie Troop, 162 Bty. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb TSFD 25 Canadian FDS then to Brit Com Z Med unit 15 Jun 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Jun and was discharged to NZ Base HQ on 23 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Feb 1954 then to Lance Bombardier on 7 May 1954. Served mainly in the Imjin River Area near the 38th Parallel. Also served in Pusan, Tokchin, Pintail Bridge areas. Posted back to 18 Fd Regt 7 Jul 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base 10 May 1954. He was granted seven days leave in Australia 25–32 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 May 1954. Resumed the RTNZ by air and travelled on the LAST Sunderland flying boat flight from Rose Bay in Sydney to Wellington arriving about 7.30am on 24 May 1954. Served overseas one year 303 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Eketahuna 24 Mar 2002 aged 73 years. A memorial service was held on 28 Mar 2002 at Eketahuna Community Centre on his and Gill's 43rd wedding anniversary. Buried at the Eketahuna Returned Services Cemetery. |
| DRYSDALE, Gordon Malcolm | 211095 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Alexandra 11 Aug 1927. Previous service in RNZAF from Jul 1946 to May 1947. Did not appear to like camp discipline. Discharged and joined Interim Army and was posted to RNZ Sigs after his basic course, as Signalman Wireless and Line. Promoted Acting Corporal but was discharged at his own request 6 Mar 1949. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Travelled to Korea by civil air. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953 and was posted to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.755 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Taihape. Died Rotorua 14 Nov 1977 aged 50 years. Buried Rotorua Cemetery. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. The Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal awards were published in Routine Orders on 3 Nov 1953. |
| DUDFIELD, Douglas James | 208485 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Riverton on 28 Jul 1919. He was a farmer’s labourer before he enlisted in for service in BCOF Japan (His name is listed in 2 NZEF embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.36 with the following information, Service No 048817, Private, NZ Infantry, Farm Labourer from Pahia, Southland. Next-of-kin Mrs J Dudfield (mother) Pahia.) Embarked on the HMT Chitral for service in Japan 30 Jul 1946. Served in 27 NZ Bn and also served in the Tokyo Bn for nearly three months. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 7 Aug 1947. Farmer at Riverton, Tuatapere. Attested 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draftee. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the flying boat Awatere and flew to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. Discharged 7 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 16 Dec 1993 aged 74 years. |
| DUDFIELD, Harry | 200889 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 02/08/2051 | Born Gisborne 12 May 1912. Served Permanent Force 1935–36. Army 1939–40. Served in 2 NZEF 1940–45 Promoted Lance Bombardier (Service No 42634) and embarked 1941 as an Arty Reinforcement in the 3rd Echelon. Promoted Lieutenant on 17 Sep 1942 and to Captain on 28 Sep 1944. At the end of the war he returned to Gisborne and served in the TF 1949-1950. His WWII awards probably include 1939–46 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was employed as an Health Inspector in Gisborne. Appointed to the Emergency Force from 2nd Fd Regt, RNZA (TF). In command of Advance Party No.2 consisting of 12 men including Lieutenant Richard Kake. Photographed on board the freighter MV Ganges as a member of the Advance Party. Sailed from Auckland 25 Nov 1950 with all the guns, all the vehicles and 300 tons of stores and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. His ETD for RTNZ was 30 Jul 1951 and arrived 2 Aug 1951 to contest the General Election. SOS Kayforce 9 Aug 1951 and posted to the Retired List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Member of Parliament for Gisborne 1951–54. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUDLEY, Benn Mervyn | 207848 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Cromwell 28 Apr 1928. Truck driver from Paparoa State Mines. His home was listed as Arrowtown, Central Otago. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Left NZ as a Gunner but TSFD to RNZASC on 20 Feb 1951 and M/I to NZ Tpt Pl. Posted from NZ Tpt Platoon to NZ Base 7 Jul 1951 and was then attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt from 16 Aug to 23 Nov 1951 when he was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. He appears to twice follow this pattern of changes. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He had come back to NZ on Furlough but was found medically unfit and did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1953. Died Invercargill 25 Apr 1973 three days before his 45th birthday. Later entitled to N ZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUDLEY, Charles Cane | 206151 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Provost Sec | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Opunake 5 Jan 1924. Previous service in RNZN 1941–47 (NZ3473). Police Constable from Opunake. Only policeman released by Police Headquarters (because of a shortage of policemen) to join Kayforce. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and after Kayforce training embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and served as a military policeman in Kayforce. Possibly attached Brit Com Main Provost unit in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. One roll shows him returning to NZ as a Bombardier. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served Kayforce 1950–52. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUFF, Donald | 536453 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/03/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Raetihi on 19 Oct 1930. Employed as a bushman at Rotorua. Was called up for Compulsory Military Service Training but had already attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Admitted to 38 Canadian Field Ambulance 3 Oct 1953 with flash burns to right eye. Discharged direct to unit on 5 Oct 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 2 Jul 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp was discharged and committed to Base Camp Guard House on 4 Aug 1954 for offences while in Brit Com Gen Hosp. Granted 28 days furlough in Japan 17 Sep–14 Oct 1954. Granted a further 12 months service in Korea from 28 Sep 1954. To report to NZ Base Camp on expiry of Furlough. Re-entered Korea and posted back to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Dec 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 12 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight bound for Sydney. Completed journey to NZ deplaning Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 69 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 5 Aug 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. |
| DUFF, Hugh Grant | 535513 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 30 Jun 1933. Labourer for Downers, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce on 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned 21 Sep 1954 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 25 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. M/I to his unit the next day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 May 1955 and to Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1956. Attached to HMNZS Pukaki 19 Jan–3 Feb 1956. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 30 May 1956 and posted to Territorial Force (6 Hauraki Regt). Served overseas one year 200 days. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Opotiki in 2003 and then Karitane, Southland, in 2006. Died Rotorua date unknown. |
| DUFF, Lance | 13577 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Nikau (possibly near Pahiatua) 11 Nov 1935. Left school and entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class, but, like several others at that time was sent on Leave Without Pay until Tamaki opened again for training on 25 Jan 1951. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 8 Jan–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea in the Reserve Fleet at the time 30 May 1952. Hawea was recommissioned and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 11 May 1953. RTN 29 Aug 1953 and was posted to Philomel 3 Nov 1953. He remained in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman 11 Jul 1954. Discharged BNPS 11 Mar 1955 with 30 days invaliding leave. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| DUFF, Leslie Osburne (Blue) | 33264 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 24/06/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born on 16 Nov 1929. Entered the NZ Army on 1 Feb 1949. Regular Force soldier posted as Cfn, RNZEME, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 7 Jul 1953. Served in 16 Fd Regt LAD helping with the maintenance of vehicles and weapons. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 28 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 10 Nov 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Served overseas one year 97 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Staff Sergeant at 3 Task Force Region Light Aid Detachment, RNZEME. Served two tours to Scott Base, Antarctica as Chief Mechanic. Discharged 17 Nov 1979. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) 1959 and LS&GC Medal (Military) Mar 1971. Completed 31 years’ service in the Army. Died Christchurch 23 Feb 2009 aged 79 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUFFIELD, Michael Francis | 206018 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Palmerston North 25 Jan 1929. Employed by Snappy Parcels Palmerston North. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington, 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed with the Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt, as a driver in 162 Bty from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Photographed greasing the wheels of his truck. Emplaned Iwakuni on 4 Jun 1954 for RTNZ (NR No.68) via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Oct 1952 and went to Palmerston North. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953 but was discharged six weeks later. Enlisted in the Regular Force on 18 Jul 1957 for service in NZ Regt. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Wellington for Singapore on 28 Nov 1957. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp. Then M/O to Field Training centre Kota Tinggi 28 Dec 1957. He failed to observe military standards and conventions which resulted in an 84-day detention. Also served in C Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya, as at 14 Jan 1959. RTNZ and disembarked from Captain Cook at Wellington on 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’, on NZ Regt Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Completed his initial engagement on 17 Jul 1960 and was discharged. Died Pukekohe 1 Feb 2014 aged 85 years. Buried Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Papatoetoe, Auckland. |
| DUFFIN, Ronald | 203521 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2051 | Born Auckland 29 Aug 1928. Bread carter and butcher from Devonport. Involved in an air accident when he was 17 years old. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver, Fd Regt RNZA. Accidentally injured in a vehicle accident 31 Jan 1951 and two-days later was blown up by mortar shell. Unconscious 26 hours. Admitted to US Hospital then TSFD to the Brit Com Occupation Force Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. Gunner Duffin emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 18 Mar 1951 for medical evacuation to NZ via AMF Wing General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Disembarked from MV Wanganella at Wellington ex Sydney on 26 Mar 1951. Served overseas for 107 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Pukekohe 9 Nov 2015 aged 86 years. |
| DUFFY, Colin Mansell | 203966 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Dubbo, NSW, Australia on 4 Oct 1926. Previous service with Australian Army in BCOF, Japan. Freezing Worker at Farmers Freezing Co, export wharf, Auckland. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements in Auckland. Emplaned (one of 32) Whenuapai 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Kure, Japan and disembarked 29 Jul 1951. M/I NZRTU 29 Jul 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 21 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 22 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 24 Sep 1951. This delay was due to his failure to accept military orders and AWOL. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. AWOL again 24 Jan 1952. Accidentally injured when jumping from wrecked vehicle (fractured left ankle) and admitted to 26 Fd Amb, TSFD to Norwegian MASH then to 121 Evac Hosp, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Apr 1952. Discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot 12 Jun 1952 then returned to NZRTU on 25 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 2 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 30 Nov 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit from where he was discharged on 9 Jan 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 1 Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4–26 Feb 1953. He had several more conflicts with military law. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1952 bound for Australia. Highest rank achieved Lance Bombardier. Served overseas one year 302 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged in Australia 15 Jun 1953. |
| DUFTY, William Bernard (Bill) | 204310 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Auckland 26 Jul 1930. Employed as a farmhand at Waitoa near Morrinsville. Enlisted 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 22 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey, disembarked Korea 26 Apr 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 161 Bty and appointed driver/operator. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 1 Aug 1952 and to Lance Bombardier (Sig NCO) on 1 Nov 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 23–29 Nov 1952 (tonsillitis). Promoted Temporary Bombardier on 15 Jul 1953 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant (Signals Sergeant) on 20 Aug 1953. Applied for a 12–Month extension of service on 18 Sep 1953 which was recommended. Promoted Sergeant 28 Nov 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll (Furlough) on 23 Nov and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 24 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Went on leave then M/I to Papakura Camp 7 Jan 1954 applied for discharge (approved). Served overseas one year 234 days. SOS Kayforce, discharged on 9 Mar 1954 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Bill Dufty was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Enlisted in 1 Armd Regt (TF) on 17 Jun 1959 promoted to Sergeant. He was discharged from 2 Armd (Waikato) Sqn at own request on 1 May 1965. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM on 7 Oct 2003. Entitled to NZDSM. Died circa 2004. |
| DUGGAN, Michael John | 922480 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2052 | 22/12/2054 | Born Timaru on 27 Aug 1931. Electrical Mechanic employed at the P&T Workshop, Andersons Bay, Dunedin. Came from Waimate. Attested 15 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements at Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Dec 1952. Entered Korez 16 Dec 1952 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 Dec 1953, to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal on 1 Feb 1954. Promoted Corporal on 1 Apr 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ on 28 May 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough). M/I to NZ Base HQ 31 May 1954, Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney on furlough 23 Jun 1954. Emplaned on Teal flight at Harewood 28 Jul 1954 for return to Korea via Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni on 31 Jul 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 6 Aug and re-entered Korea on 6 Aug 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt on 9 Aug 1954 and remained there until he M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt on 8 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for Australia. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Harewood 22 Nov 1954. Discharged 17 Feb 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mary Potter Hospice, 23 May 2011 aged 80 years |
| DULEY, Vernon James | 206081 | Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/11/2054 | Born Nuhaka 30 Nov 1925. Grocer from Pahiatua before joining Army. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 4312615, in Canada and NZ as a Pilot Officer from 11 Sep 1943–7 Sep 1945. He then served BCOF (Jayforce) Japan 1947–49 as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce. Photographed at Waiouru by Auckland Weekly News late 1950 with Sergeant C. Cooper in camouflaged command post. Embarked Wellington, 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed with the Main Body for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Troop Commander Easy Troop (E Troop), 163 Bty. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 18 Dec 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953. Awarded Military Cross as Captain (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). Temporary Major while employed as Bty Commander, 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 14 Feb 1954. Promoted Major, 14 May 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Emergency Force and posted to 2 Fd Regt, RNZA with the rank of Major, 21 Apr 1955. TSFD from 2 Field Regiment, RNZA to Regular Force 1 Aug 1957. TSFD to NZ Regt in rank of Captain and posted to 1 NZ Regt, 1 Aug 1957. Served in A Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Regular Force 1957–76. Sub-Area Officer, Sub-Area 5C, Masterton, 3 Mar 1960. Later Major. Commandant Fort Dorset 1967–68. GSO2 HQ Central Military District 7 Oct 1968. OC 161 Depot Battery, RNZA,12 Jan 1970. Retired from Papakura Camp, 1 Dec 1976. Died Papakura, 4 Nov 2003 aged 77 years. Extracts from a document sent to Govt House for an investiture on 8 Oct 1954 (abbreviated): “Capt V.J Duley arrived in Korea with the main body draft of 16 New Zealand Field Regiment RNZA in December 1950. From that time he filled with distinction the appointments of Gun Position Officer, Command Post Officer, Asst Adj, Bty Capt and Troop Commander. From 15 Feb 1953 161 Bty, with which Captain Duley was then serving was in direct support of 1 Inf Bn, 9 Inf Regt, 2 United Stated Div. On 1 Mar 1953 a fierce enemy attack was launched against the Anti-tank platoon of 1 Inf Bn under cover of 5000 Mortars and shells. Communications between the top of Point 355 and the Forward Observation Post situated above the attacked platoon were severed and Captain Duley as an Observation Post Officer on Point 355 was instrumental in ensuring heavy and accurate fire was brough to bear on the enemy force by passing fire orders to the various command posts. Under difficult and dangerous conditions he performed his duties in a calm, courageous and thoroughly efficient manner and to such good effect that the attack was finally broken up.” |
| DUNCAN, Arthur James | 13267 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Westport, 13 Nov 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 May 1950. Served in Taupo and Bellona before being drafted to Hawea for Korean service. Later Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. Also served at HMNZS Pegasus and in HMNZS Lachlan. Discharged 9 Jun 1958 at expiry of engagement. Living in Westport in 2007. List supplied by Ronald McMillan. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Medals were lost and were replaced at cost. Living at Westport 2007. Died Westport, 25 Jan 2012 aged 81 years. |
| DUNCAN, David Alexander Cecil | 208486 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 04/07/2055 | Born Christchurch 24 Jan 1929. Civil Servant in Justice Department. Also served in BCOF Japan (815666, 2nd Relief 15 Jul 1947 to 11 Oct 1948.) Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (6th flight) to Sydney. Entered Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 10 May–9 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Jun 1952 then to Temporary Sergeant 4 Jul 1953. Attached FAP Brit Com Base Sigs Regt 9 Jul–26 Sep 1953. To be Sergeant 21Oct 1953. Attached FAP Sigs Det Brit Com Sub Area Pusan 15 Jan 1953. Served as NCO i/c Crypto Centre Brit Com Sub Area, South Pusan. He then moved several times between these units. Chief Signals Officer (Cypher) HQ BCFK regarded David as. (…capable, reliable and hardworking and had an excellent knowledge of his trade of Operator Keyboard and Cypher.” He had a few problems adhering to R & S Orders and duties. He was a member of the BCFK Rugby touring team 25 Mar–4 Apr 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Jun 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1955 and deplaned Harewood 4 Jul 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 3 years 63 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Nov 1955. He later applied to join the Regular Force but decided 14 Nov 1955 not to continue with his application. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 28 Oct 2005 aged 76 years. |
| DUNCAN, Donald | 204757 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 18/08/2056 | Born Woodford, Australia, 29 Jan 1928. Attested 7 Sep 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 3 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hasting for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan 1955 and entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jul 1955; Temporary Corporal 18 Jan 1956 and to Corporal 22 Mar 1956 and was appointed Corporal Storeman. Promoted Sergeant 17 Apr 1956. Emplaned 24 Jun 1956 on Japan Airlines Flight at Haneda, Tokyo for return to Australia and deplaned Sydney 28 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged in Australia, 18 Aug 1956. Living in Caboolture, Queensland in 2006. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| DUNCAN, Gordon Allan | 204241 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 10/12/2053 | Born Auckland 5 Jun 1931. He was a driver for Winstone Ltd Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce on. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 4 Jun 1952. Served in 162 Bty. He did not comply with Routine and Standing orders and was charged with AWOL and vehicle offences. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 7–23 Jun 1953. Had further clashes with military law in Jul and Nov 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll on 13 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Highest rank achieved Lance Bombardier. Joined Regular Force on 1 Aug 1956 but stayed less than a year being discharged at own request on 14 Jun 1957. Replacement medals issued Jun 1983. Living in Australia in 1991. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM (12 Apr 2005). |
| DUNCAN, Keith Crawford | 206730 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 19/04/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Takaka 5 Oct 1925. Shepherd from Whanganui. Trained as a Carpenter. One year service with RNZAF during later part of WWII. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight to deplane Iwakuni 21 Apr 1952. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea about 24 Apr 1952. Attached to 12 Fd Sqn RE, 28 Field Engr Regt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 14 Nov 1953. Discharged from Kayforce, 12 Jan 1954. Enlisted in Regular Force 12 Sep 1955. Later Sergeant. (Photo in File). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.765 sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Whanganui. Died Whanganui, 30 Oct 2005 aged 80 years. |
| DUNCAN, Kenneth Ross | 207829 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Dunedin 10 Sep 1926. Previous service in RNZAF from 7 Jun 1945–31 Mar 1946. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Burnham and Waiouru camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Had a few silly errors against R & SOs. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 23 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.766 sent 20 Feb 1957 to his address in Dunedin. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUNCAN, Kenneth Spencer (Shorty) | 331590 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 06/05/2055 | Born Taumarunui on 2 Jun 1931. Driver from Devonport. Served in 8th Intake CMT. Attested in Kayforce on 8 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 to Sydney. Entered Japan 5 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in rank of Driver and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Mar 1955 and appointed ROI Corporal. (Ordnance Inventory Corporal–cannot provide true answer) Promoted Lance Corporal 14 Apr 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni for RTNZ 3 May 1955 via Australia. Deplaned Auckland 6 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 339 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Franklyn Area 23 Aug 2013 aged 82 years. |
| DUNCAN, Paul Edward | 206421 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 06/08/2056 | Born Wellington on 28 Jan 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (639370, Temporary Sergeant. Storeman from Wellington, next-of-kin, Mr J.E. Duncan, Kenwyn Tce, Wellington South (father). Freezing Worker for Wellington Meat Export Co. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 2 Mar 1941. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and continued onwards by sea to disembark at Pusan, Korea on 14 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, 14 Aug 1951. Served in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 3–23 Oct 1951. Attached FAP to NZRTU to attend a CATC course 24 Apr–19 May 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1952. During his time in Korea he moved between 16 Fd Regt, NZRTU and NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 23 May 1952, to Temporary Bombardier 1 Jun 1952 (Gun 2/IC) and to Temporary Sergeant 8 Jun 1952 (Gun No.1). Promoted Sergeant Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 1 Sep 1952 then to Warrant Officer 2nd Class and to Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class on 25 Sep 1953 (RSM). Reverted to Warrant Officer 2nd Class on ceasing to perform the duties of Regimental Sergeant Major 16 Oct 1953. Volunteered twice for an additional 12-months service in Korea and was granted 28 days furlough in Japan 11 Jun–8 Jul 1953 inclusive. Posted to NZRTU from 16 Fd Regt 27 May 1954 and M/I to his new unit on 1 Jun 1954. Married Reiko Nakayama at Kure on 5 Feb 1956. Posted to the NZ Component of BCFK 15 May 1956 was chief clerk and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Jun 1956. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 8 Aug 1956. Served overseas five years 56 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce7 Jan 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Deceased. |
| DUNCAN, Peter James | 203034 | 2nd Lieutenant | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZAC | 11/12/2052 | 29/09/2054 | Born Hastings on 3 Nov 1927. Employed as a solicitor in Auckland with LL.B. Served in 1 Armoured Car Squadron (NZ Scottish Regiment, Territorial Force) and was appointed to Kayforce and attested on 26 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 18 Aug 1952. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Appointed Legal Staff Officer. Entered Korea on 6 Jan 1953. He was involved with several TODs to 1 Comwel Div and returned to NZ Base HQ at the end of each TOD. Posted to 5 RTR 31 Jul–12 Sep 1954. Promoted Capt, 26 Dec 1953. returned to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 293 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 14 Dec 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ GSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUNCAN, William | 208854 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Taihape on 28 Sep 1927. Driver at the Cobb Valley Dam site, Nelson. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 1 Dec 1952. Posted to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan on 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 18 May 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted 28 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Jul and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged direct to his unit on 21 Jul 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 6 Apr 1954 and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA on 24 Jun 1954. Had some discipline problems regarding vehicles. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Oct 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on the New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954, to RTNZ via Brisbane. Gained 7 days CB while on this ship for neglecting to obey Ships Standing Orders. Continued his return to NZ by air from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Died Balclutha 10 Oct 1968 aged 41 years. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUNCAN, William Donald | 208899 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Glamorgan, South Wales, UK, 20 Jul 1930. Farm Labourer employed at Seaward Downs, Southland. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements on 16 Oct 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 3 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for training course 18 Jul–1 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 7 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1955. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ NZGSM (K). Died Blenheim 18 May 2014 aged 83 years. |
| DUNCUM, Peter Morell | 568010 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Napier 28 Dec 1931. Accountancy clerk Hawkes Bay Farmers Co-op Limited, Napier. Father Captain (Temporary Major) 619440 served in 2 NZEF 1943–45.) Peter was called for CMT and served in the Territorial Force 1950–53 in 2 Fd Regt TNZA. Appointed to Kayforce and promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 21 Apr 1954. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney with the 15th Reinforcements. Travelled onwards from Sydney by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from RNZA to the RNZASC on 12 Oct 1954 when the RNZA was withdrawn. Also attached to NZ Base HQ for periods. Promoted Lieutenant, 21 Jul 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 163 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 22 Mar 1956. Later awarded NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. This last medal is incorrect and should be NZGSM (K). Living Rotorua 2002. |
| DUNFORD, Ian Edward | 206152 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 11 Nov 1926. Post Office employee 3 Mar 1941–11 Oct 1963 as a Telegraphist in Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Sent with three others to the RAAF Station at Ballarat, Northwest of Melbourne for cypher training from 6 Oct–27 Nov 1950 (Sig G.F. Burt, Signalman D.F. Carruthers and Signalman H.S. Willenbrock). Thirteen days after returning to NZ he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Served in Force HQ Signals Troop (also known as NZ Base Signals Troop) in Pusan and attached to 3rd Logistic Command. Attached FAP 27 Brigade Sigs Troop (14 Apr 1951). The Troop was then scattered amongst 27 Bde Logistic units at Uijongbu. Detached to 60 Ind Fd Amb with Signalman O'Donnell as Radio Operator before the retreat commenced and moved quite frequently after 25 Apr 1951 when the retreat commenced. Attached FAP to a Canadian EME unit at Inchon with Signalman Price. While at Inchon Ian was moved back to Troop HQ for cypher duties. From Inchon the whole troop was detached from 28 Comwel Bde (which replaced 27 UK Bde) and posted to the L of C Sigs Sqn at Seoul. After six weeks in Seoul he was posted back (as a Sergeant) to the NZ Base HQ at Pusan, then took over the British Sigs Troop (Det of L of C Sigs Sqn) for two months until a British Officer was posted in. During this period Ian was detached with a British Signaller to Koje Do Island (POW camp) where they provided coms for about three weeks for the American and UK companies that were sent to quell the riot at the POW Camp. He saw American flail tanks enter Compound 66 (officer POWs) and sort out the problems. Left Pusan on 10 Dec 1952 for NZRTU at Kure then after a month was posted to Brit Com Base Sigs (95% Australian) as Communications Centre Supervisor for some six months. Had attachments to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo (Ebisu Camp–Rest and Recuperation centre for UK troops) and USA coms unit at Camp Drake where he was able to get hands of work with modern US coms equipment. Returned to Kure for a month or so before emplaning 15 Aug 1953 to RTNZ by civil air from Iwakuni via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Joined Regular Force. Later Captain QM, Home Command Signal Troop, 11 Nov 1974. Discharged 11 Nov 1976 after completing 24 years Regular Service. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangamata 13 Sep 2018 age 91 years. |
| DUNGEY, Graham Charles | 207787 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Palmerston (South Island) on 27 Nov 1928. Carpenter from Oamaru. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. He was trained mainly in Waiouru and Papakura. Posted to RNZA in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier while apptd Line Signal NCO on 28 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier on 12 Apr 1952 and to Bombardier on 17 Jul 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.771 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Hampden, North Otago. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Oamaru 31 Dec 2017 aged 89 years. |
| DUNLOP, Colin Talbot (Aussie) | 207900 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/07/2051 | Born Whangarei 25 Oct 1928. Attested 28 Aug 1950 in KMB and entered camp the same day. Posted to RNZA while under training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Cook's assistant. Served with 16 Fd Regt up to Kapyong and environs just after. Emplaned Iwakuni ETD 25 Jun 1951 as a medical evacuee and. RTNZ by civil air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1951. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Both Korea medals sent to Lumsden. Discharged 28 Jul 1951. Living in Dalinghurst, NSW, Australia 2004. Died 5 Aug 2005. Buried Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Matraville, Randwick City, NSW, Australia. |
| DUNN, Alan James | 207788 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Oamaru 6 Mar 1928. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Had a bad attack of ‘piles’ in Waiouru and was about to be discharged. Came to an agreement with the doctor (Captain Tangi Martin) and was operated on by the doctor on board SS Ormonde on the way to Pusan. Missed the Christmas dinner on board the ship as he was in the sick bay recovering from the operation. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as Tech Ack in 162 Bty and also at HQ 16 Fd Regt. As a Tech Ack he was to have a motor bike as his equipment. This was a novelty as he did not have any vehicle licence and had never even driven a vehicle. He soon dispensed with this vehicle after only one day. Was issued a Sten gun that he never got to fire or receive any training upon and this weapon was stolen at some stage during his service. He was always aware that he would be Court Martialled for this loss but there was a fire at Taegu and all records were lost in this fire. He was never at any stage asked to produce this particular weapon. It was not until many years later that he recounted this story in K Force Despatches. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Darwin and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952 from the Teal flying boat Ararangi. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Aug 1952. Later became a Presbyterian Minister. Became a Chaplain and served as a TF Chaplain 4th Class to 16 Fd Regt in Auckland from 1963 to 1967. Placed on the Reserve of Officers at age 40. Living in Napier in Aug 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died, Hastings Hospital 28 Feb 2006 aged 77 years. |
| DUNN, Dennis Alfred | 12858 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Whangarei 6 Apr 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted 3 Sep 1949 to Bellona for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 10 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950–23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Involved in commando style raid on Korean mainland on 25 Aug 1951. Later served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–19 Sep 1954. This was another file that was poorly recorded on microfilm with the result hard to read. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu, 13 Apr 1991 aged 63 years. |
| DUNN, Gerald Alton | 206612 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Napier 12 Feb 1926. Schoolteacher in Christchurch. Had home service in RNZAF from Feb to Sep 1945 with Service No 45661. Discharged as a Leading Aircraftman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF, Japan 1946–48 with Service No 654492. Sailed from Wellington on HMT Chitral 30 Jul 1946. Served in NZ Army Education Service (NZAES). Attached FAP to 2 NZ Div Cav Regt, then 6 NZGH as a tutor followed by time as a tutor in the NZ Tokyo Bn. Promoted Sergeant 29 Jan 1947 and to Temporary Staff Sergeant 8 Apr 1947. Reverted to Sergeant 28 Apr but was promoted to Substantive Staff Sergeant 29 Jun 1947. RTNZ 30 Sep 1947. Re-embarked for Japan 25 Nov 1947 and was appointed to a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in NZAES on 30 Dec 1947. Appointed Education Officer 2 Bn NZ Regt. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948 from HMT Duntroon. Schoolteacher in Christchurch. Appointed 13 Jun 1951 to Kayforce Expansion Force emplaned Wellington in Teal flying boat bound for Sydney. Appears to have joined the Wahine personnel at Darwin as he is shown as flying from Darwin to Japan and embarking at Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Temporary Captain 16 May 1952 while employed as Troop Commander 10 Tpt Coy. Applied for a position with the UNKRA and applied for discharge in Japan however he came back to NZ before taking up this appointment. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years one day. TSFD from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List to Reserve of Officers, General List 24 Oct 1953. Awarded War Medal. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served with UNESCO then in UN organisations in the Congo and Cyprus. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Later worked in Cyprus for UNKRA. Lived in Florida, USA for many years. |
| DUNN, Leonard Watson | 11662 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Te Aroha on 3 Aug 1931. Len was shown as a student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 1st Class on a six-year engagement from the time he turned 18 years old. His initial training was in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Mar 1948. Served in Bellona advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jun 1949. Served in Tutira and Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Jun 1950. Served in Taupo and Philomel Jan to Aug 1951 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training 18 Aug–29 Nov 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for Korean service. TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Feb 1953 and his rate was adjusted to Leading Seaman on 15 Jan 1953. He RTNZ in Rotoiti on 19 Mar 1953 and then served in Tamaki and Philomel. Later served in Black Prince 2 Nov 1953–and advance d to Acting Petty Officer on 22 Apr 1954. Returned to Philomel 20 Jan 1955 and advanced to Petty Officer on 22 Feb 1955. DEE 2 Aug 1955 and went to live in Browns Bay, Auckland. |
| DUNN, Mathew | 204067 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Rawene, Northland, on 12 Feb 1930. Driver for J.J. Craig Ltd, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing orders particularly relating to vehicles and AWOL. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 and deplaned Auckland on 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Applied for a second deployment to Korea but was accepted but did not make a return journey to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Went to Opononi on RTNZ. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Died Wellsford, 14 Jan 1999 aged 78 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DUNN, Michael Anthony | 204625 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/06/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 12 Aug 1924. Claimed service in the Samoan Local Defence Force during latter part of WWII but no Samoan Records are held in New Zealand. Butcher at Westfield Freezing Works, Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Was injured during training when a truck he was in overturned on the way back to Papakura Camp from the Ardmore Rifle Range. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, as a radio signals operator. Admitted 3rd Canadian Fd Amb and was then TSFD to 11 US Evacuation Hospital 11 Nov 1954 and placed on seriously ill list (fever). Emplaned Japan 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Referred to a specialist on RTNZ. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 210 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 26 Apr 2016 aged 91 years. |
| DUNN, Peter James | 14328 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dover, Kent, UK, 22 Mar 1928. Employed as a junior clerk prior to entering the RN on 29 May 1945 as a Provisional Writer. His first year of service was in a variety of shore stations including Royal Arthur, Duke, Loch invar, Raleigh and Pembroke. He changed trade from Writer to Ordinary Signalman then to Ordinary Seaman on 18 Dec 1945. Drafted to Sheffield (cruiser) 20 May 1946 and spent some time in the Mediterranean. Advanced to Able Seaman but then changed trade again to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 9 Jul 1946. He returned to Britain and served in Pembroke 2 Dec 1948, then Woolwich and was released to Reserve from Pembroke on 5 Aug 1950. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 only. Entered RNZ at Maori in London 26 Sep 1952 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. He underwent some further training at HMS Collingwood 27 Sep–24 Nov 1952 before returning to Maori and then travelling onto New Zealand. He served in Philomel, Tamaki, Hawea, Black Prince, Bellona and Black Prince again. He was twice advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician (Local) but reverted on each occasion. Drafted to Royalist on 5 Jan 1957 as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and spent his last six weeks in Philomel from where he was DEE 25 Sep 1958, Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| DUNNAGE, Jeffrey Stewart | 14543 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Invercargill 22 Feb 1934. Employed as a warehouseman in Invercargill before he entered the RNZN on 10 Sep 1952 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Basic training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Philomel. Worked in Bellona 9 Jun–20 Sep 1953. Advanced to Stores Assistant 10 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland the same day for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. He was not long in Japan/Korea as he was TSFD to Kaniere on 11 Nov 1953. Kaniere RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but he remained in that ship until end of Jun 1954. He then served in Philomel, Bellona, Hawea and Tamaki and was drafted to Royalist on 8 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in that ship until he returned to Philomel on 23 Sep 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant (Local) 16 Apr 1959. DEE 9 Sep 1960. Awarded UN Korea medal on his first trip to Korea. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| DURHAM, Cyril John Kevin | 969289 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Kaitangata, South Otago, on 27 Apr 1932. Coal Miner from State Coal Mines Ohai, Southland and serving TF soldier in 1 Otago Southland Regt. Attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 20 Apr 1953. Emplaned 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 22 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and marched into 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 25 Oct 1953. Served in D Troop. Suffered a minor injury and was admitted to 25 Canadian F.D.S. 4 Jul 1954 but was TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and discharged from there on 12 Aug 1954 to his unit. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ then M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by air and deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954 (from Flight 8). Served overseas one year 93 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Balclutha 4 Jun 1985 aged 53 years. |
| DURHAM, Leslie (Lucky) | 34058 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 20/11/2054 | Born Taihape on 28 Jul 1914. Prior service as Gunner in 13 Heavy Battery, North Head. Served in the infantry during WWII. Entered camp 3 Oct 1940, Service No 14335. Embarked 1 Feb 1941 with 4th Reinforcements for 18 Battalion. Entered Egypt 23 Mar 1941. 18 Bn reported him missing 28 Jun 1942; 29 Oct 1942 when 2 NZ Division was surrounded by German forces but broke out during the night without serious losses. But Bombardier Leslie (Lucky) was not so lucky on this occasion. Reported POW on 29 Oct 1942 but camp not stated. On 25 Jan 1943 Vatican Radio stated he was POW at Campo PG 85, Italy; 4 Feb 1944 at Stalag 344, Lamsdorf, Germany, with POW No.32664. Reported 24 May 1945 Safe in UK. Went AWOL 1.5 days in England and was awarded 21 days detention. Placed on NZ Roll 19 May 1945. RTNZ 30 Sep 1945. Discharged 9 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force 25 Oct 1949 and posted to 9 Coast Regt, then Heavy Mortar Instr at Tauranga. Discharged 1 Dec 1950. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements on 27 Oct 1952. He trained in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC, Inchon 4–20 Apr 1954 for an Artillery course. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 May 1954 and appointed Gun No.1, promoted Sergeant 6 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea 257 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Discharged on compassionate grounds. Died Te Teko 20 Jun 1979 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DURHAM, Rodney Bryon | 1530 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Kaitangata, South Otago on 12 Aug 1922. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 7 Oct 1937. Served in various ships during WWII including HMS Leander (Sep 1939–Jan 1941), HMS Victory, HMS Drake (13 Jul–11 Dec 1941) (now known as HM Naval Base Devonport, UK), Naval Base Kilindini, East Africa (26 Feb to 12 Jul 1941) and the Red Sea, HMS Inchkeith. He was also lent to the Royal Navy for the duration of hostilities. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. He also received Prize Money for some ships captured or salvaged Also served in Bellona, Irirangi and was drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954–6 Nov 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Read the Act of Remembrance at the ANZAC Day Ceremonies at Kure and Yokohama 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Discharged to RA 11 Aug 1959 in rank of Chief Petty Officer. Died Auckland 30 Aug 1982. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’. These later awards were issued to his family. |
| DURWARD, Alan Farquharson | 12063 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Taumarunui 24 May 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Following his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 2 Feb 1949 and served in that ship for some four months. He returned to that ship on 2 Aug 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Jan 1950. In May 1951 he served on shore and after just over a year was drafted to Hawea. Able Seaman Durward sailed from Auckland NZ on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ in Aug 1953 he remained in Hawea until drafted once more to Bellona on 3 Nov 1953. He stayed with that ship until two weeks before he was DEE on 26 May 1954. He was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to the NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| DUTTON, Eric Victor | 13842 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Burton-on-Trent, England 2 Sep 1925. His service record shows no details of service in the RN. Served in RN from Oct 1943 until May 1948. Was involved in convoy escorts during WWII and was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939–45. The two Stars and War Medal were issued in Jul 1954. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori (London) on 29 May 1952. He was some weeks in HMS Pembroke then returned to Maori 26 Jul 1952. On arrival in NZ it was not long before he was drafted to Irirangi 9 Oct 1952 then went back to Tamaki and returned to Irirangi until 16 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve mainly on the west coast Korean waters. Remained in ship until 23 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Also served in Bellona and was a member of the ship’s company when she sailed to the UK to return the ship to the Royal Navy. He served in HMS Drake for about three months, returned to Bellona and was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956. He was in the crew of Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ and was involved in the Suez Crisis. DEE 24 May 1958. Died Manurewa, 21 Dec 1998. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| DWYER, Donald Edward Patrick | 204647 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 12/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton, 30 Jun 1929. Enlisted in Jayforce 29 Apr 1947 and served in BCOF, Japan as a private with Service No 815748. Left NZ 13 Jul 1947. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce 8 Sep 1948. Truck driver for F.H.M. Carpenter, Newmarket. Enlisted in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civilian plane. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base 20 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953 and entered Korea 23 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Feb 1954 and appointed Medical Orderly. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 May 1954. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Jun 24 Jul 1954 before returning to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Corporal 26 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia bound for Australia. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 101 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 19 Jan 1955, was employed as a Lance Corporal storeman at the Waiouru Camp Hospital, discharged on 31 Mar 1956. Re-enlisted in the Regular Force in Aug 1963 as a steward RNZASC but was discharged on 3 Jan 1964 at his own request and on payment. Died 5 Mar 98 aged 68 years at Somerfield House, Christchurch. Cremated at Canterbury Crematorium Christchurch 6 Mar 98. Later issued NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| DWYER, James Alfred | 208718 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Waikari 23 Apr 1929. Carpenter for H.J. Neilson, Westport. Came from Papanui, Christchurch. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty and appears to have been an artillery driver in Battery HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 263 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Jul 1954 at the termination of his engagement. Died Christchurch 6 Sep 1999 aged 66. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Later entitled NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DYASON, Frank Hamilton | 206001 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 9 Sep 1926. Previous service in both RNZAF and Army. Driver Mechanic. Last employer National Secretary YMCA, The Terrace, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB at Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks (Staff) for one day 25–26 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 but was discharged on 26 Aug 1953 without proceeding overseas. He appears to have disappeared after his return. His Discharge Cert No.776 was returned ’Gone No Address’ in Feb 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DYER, Robert William Michael | 208164 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Born Pahiatua 31 Aug 1926. Deer Culler employed by Internal Affairs Department Deer Control Unit in Southland then Gisborne area. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. Flown by Qantas of BCPA flight to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for passage to Pusan. Entered Korea 21 Nov 1951 and was posted as a driver to B Coy 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 21 Aug from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 2 years 30 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. Died 7 Jun 1954 aged 28 years. His remains are interred in the Taruheru Soldiers Cemetery, Gisborne. |
| DYER, Vivian Maxwell | 204363 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Auckland 23 Dec 1930. Came from Ellerslie, Auckland. Served in a home defence unit during WWII. Labourer for the State Forest Service at Mamaku. Attested 22 Feb 1951 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 Embarked Sasebo 4 Jun 1952 and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 28 Nov–3 Dec 1952 and again 27 Dec 1952–3 Jan 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP CATC Inchon 22–24 Feb 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance 14 Sep 1953 with Glandular Fever and was TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station, to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and then to Brit Com General Hospital, Kure until discharged 13 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ then returned to 16 Fd Regt 24 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ on furlough via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to deplane Wellington 18 Feb 1954 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 262 days. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1954 on compassionate grounds. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost in 1967 and again in 2004. Replaced on both occasions at cost. Informed they would not be replaced a third time. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Waiuku in 2004. Died Palmerston North, 7 Mar 2007 aged 77 years. |
| DYKE, Hector McLean | 204126 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Dunedin 8 May 1926. WWII Service in the latter part of the war with RNZN (Service No 10778) for 4 1/2 years. Discharged on the cessation of hostilities 4 Oct 1945. Enlisted in RNZN 15 Aug 1946 and served until 14 Aug 1950 as Radio Electricians Mate. Discharged Engagement Expired. Driver for Bisley's Ltd, Hamilton. Possessed Radio Serviceman's Licence and 16 mm Projectionists Licence. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. Flown by Qantas of BCPA flight to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Among the items he lost when the Wahine ran aground was a new trumpet and several items of sheet music. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. Posted from NZ Reinforcement Training Unit to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct 1951 and served in H Troop. Posted from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Dec 1951. Attached FAP 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 4–6 Oct 1952. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea, to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Aug 1953. Died Alexandra, 13 Apr 1998 aged 72 years. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| DYNAN, Peter Francis | 710981 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 3 Dec 1929. Compulsory Military Service Trainee as Aircraftman 1st Class RNZAF with Service No 710981. He was an Aircraft Hand. NZ Railway employee at Wellington. Attested 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and continued by civil airliner via New Guinea and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov and entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 4 Dec 1953 and remained attached to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation, TSFD to the NZ Roll and CTB attached to 16 Fd Regt on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Brisbane and travelled by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland on 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year seven days. On RTNZ was not fit for civil occupation and was given medical care. Medically Re-boarded Feb 1955 and was discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1955 to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch 5 Oct 1959 aged 29 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| DYSON, Cyril Patrick (Pat) | 33164 | Sergeant | Attached 5 RTR | RNZAC | 02/09/2054 | 13/01/2055 | Born 16 Mar 1932. Enlisted 17 Jan 1949 as a Regular Force Cadet in Mead Class. Posted to RNZAC and to Armoured School on graduation from RF Cadet School. TSFD 16th Reinforcements for Kayforce. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 as a Sergeant on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. A number of former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Attached to 5 Royal Tank Regt in 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. SOS Kayforce 8 Feb 1955 and reposted to Regular Force. Served overseas 134 days. Commissioned from the ranks 1 Jul 1971. Later Captain QM 1 Jul 1975 and then Temporary Major 14 Mar 1977. Discharged 12 Jul 1977. Pat was a great sportsman especially in Basketball and Water polo. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) 8 Nov 1971. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Ashmore, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia in 2003. RTNZ and settled at Martinborough where he died on 23 Nov 2017 aged 85 years. |
| DYSON, Neville Bernard | 14654 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cambridge, Waikato, NZ 20 Mar 1936. Employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class on 15 Jan 1953. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona, which was at the time in the Reserve Fleet, on 6 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Nov 1953 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 20 Sep 1953 and to Stoker Mechanic 20 Sep 1954 and then to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Served in Tamaki 2 May 1955–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the Second Commission on 20 May 1957. Royalist served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Neville was returned to NZ 27 May 1958 and was stationed in Philomel. Discharged BNPS 30 May 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| DYSON, William Henry | 30212 | Captain | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 05/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 29 May 1920. Enlisted in the Permanent Force in 1939. Regular Force officer. Served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. After returning to NZ in Jul 1944 he was posted overseas to Egypt and disembarked there 14 May 1945 being taken on strength of NZ Sigs, Middle East Forces. M/O NZ Advanced Base and was attached to 2 NZ Div Sigs on 3 Sep 1945. Posted to 27 Battalion (Jayforce and TSFD from 2 NZEF ME to 2 NZEF Jayforce) 1 Feb 1946, embarked at Naples 19 Feb 1946 and disembarked Kure 20 Mar 1946. Served in 27 Bn and at the Brigade Signals Company. RTNZ on HMT Chitral disembarking Wellington 8 Sep 1946. Posted to Dunedin. Enlisted in NZ Temporary Staff in rank of Lieutenant 11 Apr 1947 and was posted to the Regular Force 1 Aug 1947. Appointed to Kayforce 20 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney and travelled onto Korea by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Served in Com Div Sigs Sqn and was for nearly three months 2i/c NZRTU. Played basketball and was in the Swimming and Water Polo teams in Japan and beat the Australian teams. Served overseas in Korea one year 46 days. Reposted to Regular Force, 17 Oct 1954. Later Lieutenant Colonel. Appointed MBE 1965. Commander Linton Camp at one time circa 1962. Keen water polo sportsman. Retired circa 28 May 1968. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, UN Korea Medal and NZ 1990 Commemorative Medal. Died Mary Potter Hospice Wellington 3 Nov 2008 aged 88 years. Did not qualify for the Italy Star. |
| EADE, William Makepeace (Bill) | 896437 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Waimate 3 Apr 1933. Painter for his father, Mr T. Eade, Waimate. Serving TF soldier having just completed his 13 weeks CMT training. Emplaned for Korea on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland and deplaned at Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Nov 1954 and to Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1955. Attached to 1 Comwel Div as editor of Crown News from 16 Sep 1955 to 7 Mar 1956. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Oct 1955 and to Sergeant 1 Mar 1956. Posted back to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956f rom RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 1 Jun 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Accidentally killed at Waimate 1 Sep 1961 aged 28 years. |
| EAGLES, Leslie Bryan | 206993 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/03/2053 | 03/05/2056 | Born Petone 31 May 1929. Butcher from Ashurst, Palmerston North. Was also a competent vehicle mechanic. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Jul 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 1 Dec 1953 and appointed Ordnance Artificer Corporal. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 5 Jan 1954. Was involved in team sports for the unit and was captain of some of those teams. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 7 Jul 1954 and appointed Machinist Staff Sergeant and was promoted Staff Sergeant 7 Oct 1954 and employed as i/c Vehicle Repair Section. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland 4pm, 21 Dec 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 4 Feb 1955 and re-entered Japan 9 Feb. Re-entered Korea 20 Feb 1955 and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 1 Oct 1955, was commissioned in the field and appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 6 Oct 1955 assuming the appointment of Workshop Platoon Officer. Was prominent in the Rifle team and took part in competitions against US teams. Attached to 1st US Corps at Uijongbu 2–10 Oct 1955. Later attached to HMNZS Pukaki 19 Jan–4 Feb 1956. Again took part in rifle competitions and was attached to NZ Base HQ. He was known for his interest in the welfare of the troops. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Apr 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 3 May 1956. Served overseas 3 years 18 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 3 Aug 1956. Applied for a Regular Force Commission but was not accepted in that role. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North, 17 Jun 1999. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EARLE, Jerome Ernest | 458557 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Ranskill, Nottinghamshire, UK, 18 Jul 1931. Fabric roofer for W.H. Wallace Co, Wellington. Completed CMT Basic training and was posted to a TF unit in Wellington. Attested 3 Feb 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by civil flight deplaned and Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from the RNZA to RNZASC on 10 Nov 1954. Attached to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 5–8 Mar 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. Attached to NZ Base HQ and played in 10 Tpt Coy Rugby Team 20 Oct–10 Nov 1955. Granted a 12 Month extension of service dating from 5 Dec 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight to Hong Kong for furlough 3 Jan 1956 and returned to Japan 30 Jan 1956. Re-entered Korea and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Feb 1956. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Apr 1956. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 8 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 342 days. Discharged 9 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EARNSHAW, Ernest Edward | 206470 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/09/2051 | Born Christchurch 25 May 1901. Boot maker. Army Service 1940–41 but was discharged at his own request, 30 Apr 1941. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Understated his age by 20 years to join Kayforce. Gave his age on enlistment as 31 when he was really 50. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 at Wellington on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Sent back to NZ by air from Darwin when true age discovered. Did not go to Japan or Korea. Father of Warrant Officer 2nd Class George E. Earnshaw (below). Not entitled to any Korean War Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Oct 1951. Returned to his home in Wellington. Died Wellington, 19 Mar 1952. |
| EARNSHAW, George Edmond | 206153 | Sergeant | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Christchurch on 14 Aug 1926. Served in the RNZAF 1946–47. Enlisted in BCOF Japan, [Jayforce] (815801, Private [sic] NZASC 1947–48. Next-of-kin Mr E. Earnshaw, Wellington (father). Carpenter from Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB in Wellington on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Was RTNZ as an O.C.T.U Candidate, ETD Iwakuni 11 or 16 Jun 1951 (RTNZ Roll 17) and arrived on 22 Jun 1951. Re-embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Rescued and taken to Darwin. Flown on by Qantas to Japan and re-entered Korea late Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 (RTNZ Roll 60) for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 25 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 8 Apr 2010, Lower Hutt. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EASLEY, John Jacob | 0 | Senior Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 02/04/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, on 9 Feb 1908. Employed in the Great Western Railway Company at Swindon and had taken an apprenticeship as a Fitter & Turner in 1924. John completed his apprenticeship in Aug 1929 and was stated as a Fitter on 18 Aug 1929. He worked in the Loco Factory Laboratory and then in the Draughting Office. He left the Great Western Railway on 29 Oct 1932. Enlisted in the RN as an Engine Room Artificer in 1939 and was living in Portsmouth. He was serving in HMS Daedalus, a RN Air Station as a Warrant Engineer with seniority 1 Oct 1942. Royal Navy Senior Commissioned Engineer on loan to the RNZN. Service in Royal Navy from 1 Oct 1943 to when he joined the RNZN. Took up appointment in the RNZN on 14 Feb 1949 and was drafted as Warrant Engineer to HMS Loch Katrine on 14 Feb 1949 which was renamed HMNZS Rotoiti on 16 May 1949. He sailed in her when she when she came to New Zealand. Promoted senior Commissioned Engineer while in Philomel with seniority in RNZN dating from 1 Oct 1950. Appointed to Rotoiti on 2 Apr 1951 but this ship had sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 and was already serving in Korean waters. He apparently joined her on 2 Apr 1951. It is not known how he reached his ship in Japan. One wonders if he travelled in Hawea which left Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to join his ship in Japan. He was also appointed as Divisional Engineering Officer NZ Frigates serving in the Far East. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel from 26 Nov 1951 to 22 May 1942. He returned to the UK as a passenger in the Ruahine leaving NZ on 23 May 1952 and reverted to the Royal Navy 17 Sep 1952. It is presumed he received the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for his service with the RNZN and that he is entitled to the NZOSM and KWSM. Died at Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, UK, on 28 Feb 1986 aged 78 years. |
| EAST, Gordon Winstone | 204459 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 01/09/2052 | 31/08/2056 | Born Auckland on 14 May 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Wellington on HMT Chitral on 30 Jul 1946. Served in 22 (NZ) Bn. RTNZ on 5 Jul 1947. (642358, Private, NZ Infantry, Factory hand from Leamington, Cambridge. Next-of-kin Mrs M. East, Leamington, Cambridge (mother)). Brother to William John East. Porter for NZ Railways at Glen Afton. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp on 17 Apr 1952. Posted to RNZA on 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and entered Korea on 15 Sep 1952. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Adv Ord Depot (no date given). M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA to Brit Com Adv Ord Depot 11 May 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 24 Oct 1953 and was discharged to unit (no date given). Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit Ebisu 8 Nov 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ and then attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 16 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant during tour. Granted a 12-months extension of service in Korea dating from 4 Sep 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA Brit Com BOD 8 Dec 1954. Emplaned RNZAF Hastings 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ on furlough deplaning Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 4 Feb 1955. Spent most of his remaining service in Korea attached FAP to Brit Com BOD. M/I to NZ Component BCFK, CTBA Brit Comp BOD and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Aug 1956. RTNZ deplaning Auckland 31 Aug 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Not fit for civil occupation. Examined by orthopaedic specialist and remained under treatment Waikato Hospital. Discharged from Kayforce 12 May 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| EAST, William John | 203596 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 12 Sep 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan from 15 Jul 1947 to 5 Oct 1948. (813709, Private, NZ Base HQ, Grocer's assistant from Leamington, Cambridge. Next-of-kin Mrs M. East (mother). Brother to Gordon Winstone EAST. Employed as a labourer by the PWD at Mangakino. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver, Training & Reinforcement Battery. Also served in 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in the Regular Force at Blenheim on 1 Aug 1957. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Wellington on 28 Nov 1957 for Singapore M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp on 28 Dec 1957. M/O to FTC Kota Tinggi. Served in Malaya with B Coy, 1 NZ Regt 1957–59. GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’ on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. To be discharged on return to NZ (Army 224/3/3/MS dated 7 Dec 1959). Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Wellington on 16 Dec 1959. Returned to Cambridge. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| EASTGATE, Frederick Francis | 31001 | Warrant Officer 1st Class | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin 6 Nov 1911. Long serving soldier who enlisted on 12 Sep 1932. Served in New Zealand during WWII. He was to have been posted to the 10th Reinforcements 2 NZEF but did not go overseas. Seconded and promoted Temporary 2nd Lieutenant and posted to 12 Fd Regt, NZA at Waiouru on 18 Jun 1942. He also served in 2 Fd Regt as Lieutenant & Quartermaster. He relinquished temporary commissioned rank and reverted to his substantive rank of Staff Sergeant and served in 8 Medium Bty at Palmerston North. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class on 1 Feb 1950. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 13 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Awarded the LS&GC Medal (Military) on 15 May 1952 and the Meritorious Service Medal on 23 Oct 1953 which was forwarded to Korea for presentation on 2 Dec 1953. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Sep 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander, 16 Fd Regt, 30 May 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, Temporary Captain 1 Sep 1954, Captain 1 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia arriving 23 Nov 1954 at Harewood, Christchurch. SOS Emergency force and re-posted to the Regular Force, 9 Jan 1955. Reposted to the RF and promoted Lieutenant & Quartermaster on 10 Jan 1955. Served as Quartermaster, Area No.1, Auckland. Appointed Administration Officer 1 Fd Squadron (RF) and 4 Fd Park Sqn (TF) RNZE on 21 Jan 1958. Retired 31 Mar 1962. Died Auckland 6 May 1990 aged 79 years. See Service Lives Remembered. |
| EASTLAKE, Terence John | 13621 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ellerslie, Auckland, 12 May 1931. Employed as an umbrella maker before he entered the RNZN on 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 5 Jan 1952–15 Mar 1953. Served briefly in Black Prince and was sent to HMAS Watson 24 Mar–31 Jul 1953 to attend courses. On RTNZ served in Philomel, Irirangi, Hawea, Tamaki and Philomel before return to HMAS Watson for further courses 17 May–17 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the 2nd Commission voyage to Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 26 Dec 1947. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Philomel where he remained for the balance of his service. DEE 16 May 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGCM (M) NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Helensville / Henderson on 26 Oct 2018 aged 87 years. |
| EASTON, Frank Joseph | 206469 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Millerton, northern West Coast, South Island 2 Mar 1929. Carpenter in Wellington and later employed by Forest Products, Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1951in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on the Wahine at Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 25 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (C Troop) on 13 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo for voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 15 Oct 1951. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct 1951. He appeared to work well but had problems adhering to military discipline. Awarded 27 days punishment and committed to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks 18 Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 23–26 Feb. Re-committed to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks 27 Feb 1953. Re-admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 2–3 Mar 1953 and re-committed to Detention Barracks. Released direct to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 14 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953, 7.30am from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Attached Area 5 on deplanement and commenced outpatient treatment. Admitted Wellington Public Hosp 22–29 Jun 1953 (Malaria). Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Waihi, 21 Jul 2008 aged 79 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| EATON, David Arthur | 14040 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington 16 May 1936. Employed by Gatts-Patterson Advertising Agency, Wellington before enlisting in the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. He spent some time training as a signaller and advanced to Signalman Boy (Provisional) on 5 Aug 1952 and to Signalman Boy 13 Feb 1953. First sea service was in Black Prince 28 Feb 1953 to 8 Sep 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 16 Nov 1953. Black Prince went to the UK in 1953 for the Coronation review. Drafted to Irirangi 9 Sep 1953 and advanced to Signalman 167 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1954 And sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955. Served in Korean waters on patrolling activities from Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. On RTNZ he was re-posted to Irirangi. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jan 1958. Drafted to Royalist 16 Sep 1958 and advanced to Leading Signalman 12 Sep 1959. While still in Royalist he was further advanced to Leading Telegraph Operator on 1 Mar 1960. Returned to shore 8 Jun 1960 and remained in Philomel until DEE 13 May 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| EDDY, Leslie Laurence | 13922 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Invercargill, 9 Dec 1932. Employed as a builder before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 19 Feb–1 Aug 1952. Drafted to Hawea 2 Aug 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters and he advanced to Stoker Mechanic 20 Sep 1952. On 23 Sep 1952 he was TSFD to HMS Newcastle (light cruiser) for further experience and remained in that ship until 4 Feb 1953. He then went to Rotoiti and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. He later served in Philomel, Tasman (shore station for Reservists) and Black Prince. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Hawea 26 Sep–4 Apr 1956 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Oct 1955. Also served in Irirangi and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 1 Oct 1956. Served in Stawell and Pegasus and was DEE 19 Sep 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDE, Henry Edward | 207830 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Dunedin 11 Dec 1927. Clothes presser for D.H. Blackies, Dunedin. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 163 Bty. Appointed Duty NCO and promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 4 Jan 1952 and to Temporary Bombardier one day later. Reverted to Lance Bombardier 27 Feb 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Feb 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged on 21 Mar 1952. Failed to adhere to Military discipline, on one occasion leaving his post while guarding a long-term prisoner. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 10 May 1952 from Teal flying boat Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.785 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to his address in Dunedin. Enlisted in the Regular Force 29 Nov 1955. Served as a driver in SD Coy RNZASC Addington, Christchurch. Discharged 29 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin on 13 Oct 1978 aged 51 years. |
| EDENS, Samuel Christopher | 208199 | Lance Bombardier | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 17/07/2054 | Born Christchurch 9 Jul 1923. Came from Woolston, Christchurch. Had broken Home Service between 17 Oct–13 May 1945. Served in Jayforce. Sailed from Auckland on HMT Chitral on 30 Jul 1946 (457153, Gunner, NZA. Market Gardener from Woolston, Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Edens, Woolston, Christchurch (mother)). Served in 25 Fd Bty NZA. RTNZ and disembarked at Lyttelton 5 Jul 1947. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC at Burnham on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine at and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea trip to Korea and disembarked Pusan on 2 Sep 1951. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Sep 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 May 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged on 1 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 2 Jul 1952. TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on furlough via Sydney on 27 Dec 1952. Deplaned Wellington ex Teal flight 2 Jan 1953. To Report to Burnham Camp on 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 18 Oct 1953. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 18–21 Oct 1953. Returned to NZ Base HQ and was then posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA on 1 Dec 1953. While with 16 Fd Regt he was a cook at Regimental HQ. M/O to NZ Base HQ 19 May 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Then to NZRTU 15 Jun 1954 and TSFD to X(iv) List. M/O from this unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 302 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). RTNZ 2 Jan 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Oct 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.786 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Died at Balclutha on 11 Feb 1991 aged 68 years. |
| EDGCOMBE, Frederick David (Fred) | 211043 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Napier 25 Oct 1928. He as a grocer in Maypole Store Hawera. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His training was mainly in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Off loaded at Mascot (Sydney) one hour before take-off. Was not replaced. Bookings made directly with Qantas for this flight. Continued by Qantas emplaning 14 May 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1953. (A slightly longer journey because he was off loaded.) M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and TSFD to X(iv) List. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and struck off X(iv) List. Entered Korea on 4 Jun 1953 and M/I to his unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney or Brisbane and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.787 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Hawera. Died New Plymouth 25 Aug 2009 aged 81 years. |
| EDGECOMBE, Barry Desmond (Bazza) | 592299 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born 13 May 1932. CMT soldier who enlisted in the Regular Force on 14 Mar 1951. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Admitted hosp 9–19 Jan 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Aug 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. Platoon or section not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 59 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Jan 1956 and reposted to the Regular Force. In Feb 1960 was a Handyman at the Ministry of Works Camp Linton, when he enlisted in the TF. Posted to Active Strength of HQ NZ Div then to RNZASC. Promoted to Corporal in the TF. Discharged at own request 16 May 1961. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 25 Jan 2013 aged 80 years. |
| EDGERTON, Francis Harry (Frank) | 208719 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 22/11/2054 | Born Riverton, Otago 11 Feb 1928. Employed as a sawmill worker for Port Craig Timber Co, Tuatapere. Attested 9 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Invercargill. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea on 19 Mar 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to 16 Inf Workshop 12 Dec 1953 where he appears to have stayed. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 18 Feb 1954 and to Lance Bombardier on 8 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Harewood 22 Nov 1954 from R.M.A. Awatere (Flight 5). Discharged from Kayforce 12 Mar 1955. Served overseas two years 85 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Tuatapere 6 Sep 1985 aged 57 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of Ivan Ronald and Joseph Lindsay Edgerton. |
| EDGERTON, Ivan Ronald (Andy) | 969127 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/08/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 22 Jan 1932. Employed as a sawmiller at Kenneally’s Sawmill Tuatapere. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement at Invercargill on 9 Apr 1954. Posted to RNZ Sigs in Burnham. Went AWOL for 2–5 May 1952 while in Burnham then repeated this again 21–23 Jul 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 20 Aug 1952. Served in H Troop. He had difficulty adhering to military discipline. Twice committed to Canadian Detention Barracks as punishment (28 and 27 days as shown in Part II R&SOs). M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 and travelled via Sydney. Completed his RTNZ deplaning Wellington 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 221 days. SOS Kayforce 18 May 1954 and posted to TF unit. Died Tuatapere, 12 Jan 1999 aged 67 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to the NZOSM and KWSM. Brother of Francis Harry (Frank) and Joseph Lindsay Edgerton. |
| EDGERTON, Joseph Lindsay (Joe) | 208951 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 4 May 1929. Linesman for State Hydro Dept, Invercargill and worked mainly at Tuatapere. Enlisted in Kayforce 5 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jan 1954, entered Korea 26 Jan 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Dec 1954 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 328 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 10 Apr 1968 aged 39 years, the result of an accident at Chesney's Creek, Arthur's Point Bridge (Edith Cavel Memorial Bridge). Brother of Francis Harry (Frank) and Ivan Ronald Edgerton. |
| EDGINGTON, Neil | 11513 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Rakaia 6 Aug 1928. Labourer from Christchurch before joining RNZN on 15 May 1947. Granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Tutira 6 Oct 1950 bur his ship was already based in Japan. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 in Rotoiti and was TFRD to Tutira on arrival in Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ in Tutira on 30 May 1951. Later served in Lachlan the RNZN naval hydrographical survey ship. After this sea service he was mainly in Philomel or Tamaki, possibly in training roles. DEE as an Able Seaman, 14 May 1953. Died Christchurch, 8 Jan 1996 aged 68 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to the NZOSM and KWSM. |
| EDLIN, Malcolm Ian | 11514 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Timaru 23 Sep 1929. Employed in the Post Office in Timaru. Entered the RNZN 15 May 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki 15 May 1947–2 Mar 1948. Drafted to Bellona 3 Mar 1948 for his first sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Aug 1948. Served in Tamaki 24 Sep 1948–13 May 1949. Drafted to Taupo 14 May–20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1949 and on the outbreak of the Korean War sailed from Auckland together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Philomel 13 Jan–24 Aug 1951. Also served in Lachlan, Bellona, Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 22 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDMONDS, Alexander Keith | 206874 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 05/06/2054 | Born Awahuri village, Manawatu. Lived in Sanson, Manawatu and was a butcher employed by Manawatu Meat Coy, Palmerston North. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 in Linton Camp as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 162 Bty. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Sep–15 Oct 1953 and discharged direct to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Dec 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit 29 Dec 1953 and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure on 3 Jan 1954 (Infective Hepatitis). His personal belongings were left behind and taken into care with 162 Bty QM Store. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp and Remains on X(ii) List 16 Feb 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 20 Mar 1954. Embarked 6 May on SS Taiyuan at Kure for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 5 Jun 1954 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 299 days. Discharged 6 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDMONDS, Gordon Trevor | 21108 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Auckland 11 Sep 1929. Attended Mt Albert Grammar School. Work for four years on a Union SS Coy Coastal Steamer and was then employed as a fireman (for the boilers) at the Home of Compassion, Silverstream, Lower Hutt. Attested 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned 15 Aug 1953 at Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in ‘D’ troop. He applied to be enrolled on a Stationary Engine Driver’s Certificate at the Technical Correspondence School; Wellington in Apr 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O from NZ Base HQ on 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 102 days. Discharged 18 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). On RTNZ he applied for enlistment in the Regular Force but was not accepted. |
| EDMONDS, John Raymond | 300524 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Nawha, Northland, on 6 Dec 1932. Employed as a junior Linesman P&T Dept, Kaikohe. Attested in Kayforce at Papakura Camp on 11 Aug 1953. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 21 Dec 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Jan 1954 and entered Korea 26 Jan 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for an artillery course 27 Jun–10 Jul 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight (Flight 9) from Sydney to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas 334 days. Discharged 8 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.793 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Kaikohe. Entitled to the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZDSM. |
| EDMONDS, Ronald Soden | 13355 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Sussex, UK, 23 Nov 1923. He was a truck driver before he entered the RNZN as an Assistant Cook on 8 Jun 1950. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 18 Jan 1951–12 Jan 1953. Advanced to Cook (Officers) 8 Feb 1951. Served in Tamaki 13 Jan–27 Jul 1952. Drafted to Pukaki on 28 Jul 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 14 May 1954 but was reverted to Cook (Officers) 24 Feb 1955. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in the ship until drafted to Tamaki 24 Feb 1955. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Nov 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Officers)Local, the same day and was further advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 1 Aug 1956. Served very briefly in Philomel and later served in Lachlan again and in Black Prince 10 Oct 1957–26 May 1958. DEE 7 Jun 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NSGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| EDMONDSON, James Norman | 12835 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK, 21 Mar 1917. Entered the RN as Boy 2nd Class with the Service Number D/JX137080. His initial training was at the Naval Boys’ School HMS Ganges. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 3 Oct 1932. Drafted to Rodney (battleship) 9 Sep 1933 as Signalman Boy and remained her until 6 May 1936. His next ship was Carlisle in which he sailed to Simonstown and served in the Naval station HMS Afrikander 18 Dec 1936–29 Dec 1938. He returned to Britain to HMS Drake 30 Dec 1938–20 Jun 1939 then to his next ship was Bramble (minesweeper) 21 Jun 1939–8 Jan 1940. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 24 Nov 1939. Drafted to Calendula (Flower-class corvette) 13 Apr–23 Nov 1940 and escorted several convoys in that ship. He then went back to HMS Drake and advanced to Leading Signalman 24 Nov 1940 and to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary) 4 Dec 1940. He was next drafted to ORP Piorum (ex-British then Polish destroyer) 1 Feb 1941–14 Jul 1942. This ship was mainly involved in Atlantic convoy escorts but was also engaged in the search for Bismarck on 26–27 May 1941. He advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Permanent) during this time. In Sep 1941 this ship was nominated for Malta relief convoy duties and was under air attack by torpedo bombers in the western Mediterranean. Returned to Britain and resumed Atlantic convoy protection duties including one south towards Argentina. James Edmondson’s next ship was Raider (destroyer) commissioned in Nov 1942 and was then a screen for HMS King George V and part of the distant cover for Russian convoy to Kola Inlet and the return convoy. This ship was also on convoy duty from Durban for Indian Ocean convoy defence. Advanced to Yeoman of Signals (Permanent) 27 Mar 1943. Drafted to Caradoc (light cruiser) 4 Jun 1943–23 May 1945 and operated from HMS Lanka (RN Station in Ceylon). He returned to Britain and his final RN ship was HMS Nigeria (light cruiser) 7 May 1946–4 Jan 1947 Released from RN 27 May 1947. He was awarded Krzyz Walecznych for good services to the Polish Navy (Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 Dec 1942, p5347.) Also awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, War Medal and possibly Burma Star. Entered the RNZN at Maori 28 Jun 1949 as Signalman and advanced during the next two-days to Yeoman of Signals. On arrival in NZ he spent a short time in Philomel getting familiar with NZ ways. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Aug–25 Nov 1952 for training courses. On RTNZ served in Philomel then Irirangi followed by service in Pukaki, Hawea Tamaki and Philomel again. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on Second Commission voyage. Served in Malayan water and was aboard when the ship conducted bombardments against suspected communist camps. Also served in Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Discharged to RA on 27 Jun 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EDWARDS, Alan | 213046 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Kawhia 1 May 1931. Employed as a truck driver at the Brunner State Mine Wallsend, near Greymouth. Attested in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements at Burnham Camp 21 Jun 1954. Posted to RNZASC 27 Jul 1954. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 as a Driver for service in Korea. Continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit on 2 Oct 1954. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 200 days. Discharged 31 May 1956, posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.794 sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Te Kuiti. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 and was posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington on 28 Nov 1957 and sailed for Singapore. Later entitled to the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp. M/I to the FTC Kota Tinggi. Admitted BMH Kamunting (Kuala Lumpur) 26 Jul 1958 then sent to Cameron Highlands 31 Jul 1958. Returned to 1 NZ Regt 8 Aug 1958. Embarked TSS Captain Cook for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Attached FAP to Army schools for SAS Selection Course 23 May 1960 and again 19 Nov 1960. TSFD to 2 NZ Regt 4 Dec 1961 and was discharged 14 Jul 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EDWARDS, Albert George | 208968 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/03/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Christchurch 8 Nov 1930. Educated in Australia and completed four years Post Primary education. Employed as a cleaner and acting fireman NZ Railways Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. Posted to RNZA on 4 Jan 1954. Approval granted for to spend Drafting leave in Australia to see his mother. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington 17 Mar 1954 and joined Flight 8 at Sydney on 25 Mar 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954. Entered Korea on 3 Apr 1954, posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to this unit 6 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 10 Nov 1954. Appears to have had only one offence–unlawfully converted a motor vehicle 12 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp [sic] 15–24 Feb 1955 then admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 15 Mar 1955 and discharged to unit from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Apr 1955. Emplaned Qantas at Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight art Harewood on 12 May 1955. Served overseas one year 49 days. Discharged 7 Jun 1955. Later entitled to the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| EDWARDS, Anderson | 708048 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Poriti, Auckland, 6 Nov 1931. Post & Telegraph Department employee, Wellington, before enlisting in RNZN on 17 Aug 1950. Granted the rate of Ordinary Telegraphist. Drafted to Taupo 22 Aug 1951–26 Jan 1953. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. Received Korea and UN Korea medal ribbons only while on course at HMAS Cerberus, Williamstown, Australia, as there was a shortage of medals to issue. Later served in Lachlan and at the Naval Signal station Irirangi. DEE having reached the rating of Leading Telegraphist on 16 Aug 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| EDWARDS, Arthur James | 205238 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/01/2052 | Born New Plymouth 23 Sep 1923. Served in Taranaki Regt for 2.5 years. Employed as a NZ Railways clerk before he entered the Army for WWII Service. Embarked 12 Jan 1944 (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.13) as a Temporary Corporal in the 11th Infantry Reinforcements with Service No 615693. Served in 22 Bn, 2 NZEF during WWII in Egypt but mainly in Italy (Aug 1944–Oct 1945) and reached the rank of Sergeant. WWII Medals awarded are 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB as a Lance Corporal. Promoted Temporary Bombardier in Waiouru on 14 Oct and to Temporary Sergeant on 2 Nov 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 7 Jan 1951. Was involved in all the major fighting with the battery. Promoted to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding the appointment of Troop Sergeant Major. Attended a course at the CATC, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. His report reads as follows: “This WO has proved, during the course, that he is a very capable instructor. His technical knowledge, however, is only fair, but he is quite able to bring himself up to date and has proved this in lectures he has given. His keen, smart and intelligent approach to the course has been an excellent example to the other students.” Emplaned at Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ as an instructor for RNZA Reinforcements at Burnham and at Waiouru. Deplaned 25 Jan 1952 Wellington from a Teal Solent, ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 47 days. He then took his discharge from Kayforce on 26 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.795 was sent to an address in New Plymouth on 20 Feb 1957. Died Lower Hutt on 19 Aug 1964 aged 41 years. |
| EDWARDS, Daniel | 206156 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born Otorohanga 3 Feb 1929. Truck Driver from Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached Reinforcement Training Unit 1 Feb 1951 until 18 May 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1951. Served in D Troop, 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Sep 1951. Admitted to Brit Com General Hospital 13–23 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by air and deplaned NZ 15 Apr 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 23 Dec 1952 and re-entered Korea but remained only 114 days Served overseas for one year 327 days. Discharged 7 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.796 was sent to an address in Frankton Junction, on 20 Feb 1957 Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDWARDS, Ernest Wesley | 206094 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Hamilton 3 Nov 1928. He was a coppersmith employed by Jenkins and Mack, Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, from Pusan to Seoul. Admitted CDS Tokyo 24 Jan–3 Mar 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 3–11 Apr 1952. Discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) 25 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on 11 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952. Re-emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 for Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ then posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Re-entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 25 Aug 1952 then Temporary Bombardier and to Bombardier on 13 May 1953. M/O to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit as Instructor 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Australia as Bombardier RNZA Instructor. Attached FAP to C.D Trg Det, Waiouru 8 Jun 1953. Discharged 20 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.797 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to his given address in Huntly. This was returned to Base Records, sent out again but returned where it remains in NZDF Personnel Archives today. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation. Died Auckland, 3 Apr 1995 aged 67 years. |
| EDWARDS, Eruera Wiremu | 14813 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 28/08/2054 | 27/05/2055 | Born Takahiwai, near Whangarei, 30 Jan 1936. Attended Whangarei Boys High School. Farmhand before joining the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. Aka Dennis William Edwards. Initial sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955 and in Malayan waters. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He was drafted to Black Prince on 19 Jan 1956 in the rate of Engineering Mechanic 1st Class until 9 Oct 1957. Also served in Lachlan 10 Oct 1957 to 20 Jan 1959. Served in Black Prince again and then in Paea and in Rotoiti from 11 Jan 1962 to 19 Mar 1964. Served in Pukaki and Inverell. DEE 29 Jan 1966 having served 12 years 254 days in the RNZN. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| EDWARDS, Geoffrey Charles (Geoff) | 203597 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Te Awamutu 20 Oct 1926. Miner Mechanic at Renown Collieries, Huntly. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl but remains on the strength of 16 Fd Regt (for R&Q (‘rations and quarters’)). Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZ Tpt Pl on 7 Jul 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Nov 1951. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 24–26 Nov 1951 and again 19–23 Dec 1951. Vehicle Mechanic in RNZASC Arty Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.798 was sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Ohaupo. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 11 Sep 2016 aged 89 years. Buried Te Kuiti New Cemetery. |
| EDWARDS, George Norman | 204743 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 13/09/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Waggawagga, NSW, Australia, 17 Sep 1927. Completed six months training with Commonwealth Military Forces, Australia. Saw miller for T. McGee, Mt Maunganui. Enlisted in Kayforce at Papakura Camp on 15 Jun 1954. Granted seven days final leave in Australia and flew to Australia 13 Sep 1954. Was to have emplaned in Sydney but failed to report. Finally emplaned in Australia with Special Service Fight (Qantas) 13 Oct 1954 and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. He was advised that his father had died suddenly on 24 Oct 1954 just a few days after he left Australia. Went AWOL for nearly 14 days from 23 Sep–7 Oct 1954. He was charged at NZ Base HQ for this failure on 20 Dec 1954. Finally entered Korea 17 Jan 1955 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Jan 1955. He was advised his mother had died in Nov 1954. This later information proved incorrect and was used as an excuse for a compassionate discharge which was declined. Went AWOL on three further occasions in Feb, Mar and Apr 1955 for which 28 days detention were given. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 256 days. Discharged in NZ 5 Jul 1955. Went to Erua, in the National Park area, central North Island. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.799 was sent to an address at Erua on 20 Feb 1957 but returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. |
| EDWARDS, James Walter | 12461 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, 23 Jan 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Sep 1950 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Initial sea service in Bellona from 2 Jun 1949 to 20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1949. (Actual date indistinct.) He remained in the ship and advanced to Able Seaman 28 Feb 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. After completing a course at HMAS Rushcutter at the radar and anti-submarine school he was drafted to Taupo on 3 Jun 1951. He sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 and returned to Korean waters and again served mainly on the west coast. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and Able Seaman Edwards remained with that ship until 25 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were issued for naming 9 Nov 1954. He later served in Lachlan and was DEE on 29 Sep 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDWARDS, John Arthur | 326400 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 13 Jan 1932. Dairy worker and milk pasteuriser for Sevdson and Son, Pukekohe. CMT trainee May 1950. Posted to 6 Coy, RNZASC after Basic Training then posted to 1 Tpt Coy Apr 1951. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 18 Jun 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Japan via Sydney. Deplaned Japan 21 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on entry to Korea. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed the journey from Sydney to Auckland on a Teal flight arriving 20 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged 18 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| EDWARDS, Kenneth George (Ken) | 457800 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Auckland 20 Sep 1932. Served in 2nd intake CMT. Fireman for NZ Railways at the Loco Depot, Frankton. Enlisted in the Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC at Burnham on 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 13 Jan 1956. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jan 1956. Attached FAP to 78 Coy RASC at Inchon 18–20 Apr 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl from 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. 15 May 1956. Attached FAP to 1 Sigs Sqn RA Sigs (ambulance driver) 27 Jul–14 Sep 1956. Breached military discipline from this time until he returned to NZ. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1957. Fireman for NZ Railways then Boilerman at Waikato Hospital. Attested Papakura Camp 18 Apr 1966 as Gunner 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. (Married with three children) Posted to Active Service 10 Mar 1967. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Whenuapai 14 Mar 1967 for emplanement for South Vietnam. Posted to NZ V Force. RTNZ and deplaned 11 Oct 1967. M/I 16 Fd Regt (161 Bty Elm) 24 Oct ex NZ V Force. To be Sub Lance Bombardier 23 Dec 1967. M/O 16 Fd Regt 9 Jul 1968 on posting to NZ V Force Emplaned Whenuapai flight NSL/21 on 9 Jul 1968 and departed for Singapore. Taken on Strength 161 Bty on emplanement. Deplaned South Vietnam 11 Jul 1968. To be Temporary Bombardier 13 Sep 1968. Attached FAP HQ NZ V Force 29 Sep–13 Oct 1968 and again 22–30 Oct 1968. Emplaned Vung Tau 18 Apr 1969 for Singapore. Emplaned Changi flight NSL/4 on 20 Apr 1969 for RTNZ. Later Sergeant and was 4 Jun 1976. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. |
| EDWARDS, Lionel Graham | 35223 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 31 Mar 1930. Regular Force soldier taken on strength of Kayforce 6 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 30 Aug 1953. Started off his TOD in Japan by going AWOL within four weeks of arrival. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 22 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct and M/I to his unit on 24 Oct 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to (X(ii) List 2–5 Jan 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Jul 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation on 9 Nov 1954 and embarked on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954. Completed RTNZ by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 91 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| EDWARDS, Mathew Thad | 211350 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Wairoa, East Coast 12 Aug 1929. He was a shearing contractor based in Hastings. Attested in Kayforce 6 Feb 1954 Emplaned Wellington on 2 Jun 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned at Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Accidentally injured 12 Feb 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14–15 Feb 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 5 Mar 1955 and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 8 Mar 1955 (Rugby trials). On Japan Tour BCFK Rugby Touring Team 25 Mar–3 Apr 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955 and M/I to his unit on 9 May 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Aug 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and TSFD to X(ii) List 24–26 Sep 1955. On TOD to HMNZS Pukaki 27 Dec 1955–10 Jan 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo (Rugby Team) 24–27 Feb 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo (Regimental Provost (or Police) Escort Duties) 6–9 Apr 1956. On Japan Tour BCFK Rugby Touring Team 27 Apr –7 May 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 May 1956. Emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ, arriving at Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 358 days. Discharged 20 Aug 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.801 was sent to an address in Wairoa on 20 Feb 1957. Died Waimarama on 26 Feb 1991. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM in 2015. Curious to know how he gained the PJM. |
| EDWARDS, Ormand Reginald | 204769 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 03/12/2055 | 10/08/2057 | Born Mangonui, Northland, 18 Jun 1924. Self-employed carpenter. Served in the NZ Army (Home Service) during 8 Nov 1944–13 Sep 1948 and was awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Embarked for Jayforce 19 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Served as a Trooper in 2 NZ Div Cav and then was posted to 3 NZ Bn. Re-embarked 28 Aug 1947. Struck off the Strength of Jayforce on 13 Sep 1948. NZDF was asked by the Australian to forward the authority for the award of his NZ WWII medals. Served in the Australian Forces in Korea in 1952. Attested 4 Nov 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC on 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air to Japan. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on deplanement 4 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec 1955 then posted to NZ Tpt Pl on 15 May 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 251 days. Married to Miss Setsuko Wakido. She flew to NZ by Qantas and Teal due to arrive in Auckland 8 Sep 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Oct 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| EDWARDS, Robert William (Slim or Bob) | 32121 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Dunedin on 19 Aug 1931. Enlisted in the first class of Regular Force Cadets on 12 Jul 1948. Posted to Southern Military District Construction Unit, Christchurch 23 Aug 1949. Apprenticed as an Electrician (Wireman) RNZE. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Sergeant on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 10 Oct 1954. Several men on this flight were RNZE who were sent for specific tasks. Posted to 28 Field Engineer Regt, Royal Engineers in Korea. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 15 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force, 3 Field Squadron RNZE. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal. Re-entered Regular Force 29 Jan 1959. Discharged as Sergeant 17 Aug 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Alexandra 16 Jun 2019 aged 87 years buried in the RSA Section Millars Flat Cemetery. |
| EDWARDS, Sonny | 922633 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Ruatoria on 11 Oct 1931. Employed as a mill hand and labourer at Edgecumbe. Attested in Kayforce on 14 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 24 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954. Little is on his record apart from misdeeds. TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Mar 1956. One of 32 men emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai, Auckland, 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Served in 1 Otago Southland Regt, 1 Hauraki and in RNZASC. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.802 was sent to his given address in Gisborne on 20 Feb 1957. Died Gisborne 24 Apr 1976 aged 45 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| EDWARDS, Wi Pere | 206731 | Craftsman | NZ Base HQ | RNZEME | 15/05/2052 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wairoa, East Coast, on 6 Mar 1930. He was a NZ Railways clerk at Nuhaka. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 7 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1952 and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to this unit on 5 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Dec 1952 while holding the appointment of 2 Ech Clerk. Returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 14 Feb 1953 but lost that rank on 28 Mar 1953. Temporary Sergeant 20 Jul 1953, to Temporary Staff Sergeant 19 Aug 1953 and to Staff Sergeant 28 Oct 1953. Member of the Brit Com Force (B.C.F.) Rugby Team for tour of Japan 20– 0 Mar 1954. Granted a 12-month extension to his service in Korea from 17 Mar 1954. M/O on TOD to Brit Com Sub Area South 8 Nov 1954 and M/I ex Brit Com Sub Area South 9 Nov 1954. M/O on TOD to Brit Com Sub Area South 8 Nov 1954 and M/I ex Brit Com Sub Area South 9 Nov 1954. Also played in B.C.F.K. Japan Rugby Tour 25 Mar–4 Apr 1955. Granted a second 12-month extension to his service in Korea dating from 17 Mar 1955. Accidentally injured 24 Jan 1956. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23–30 Jan 1956. Attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo for his third Rugby Tour 24–7 Feb 1956. M/O from NZ Base HQ on Japan Rugby Touring Team 27 Apr–26 May 1957. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 May 1956. Discharged to NZ Component BCFK and TSFD to NZ Roll on 25 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 17 Jun 1956. Served overseas four years 35 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDWARDS, William | 12811 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Aldbury, Worcester, UK, on 30 Dec 1928. He had some service in the RN but there are no details of this service apart from the fact that he reached the rate of Able Seaman. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Able Seaman on 6 Jun 1949. He was drafted to Lachlan which was just taken over by the RNZN and he probably joined her in Sydney prior to her sailing to Auckland. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and returned to Philomel 11 Sep 1950–233 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 24 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel 16 Mar–5 Aug 1952 and completed his engagement in Lachlan from 6 Aug 1952–22 Feb 1953. Discharged BNPS on 22 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EDWARDS, William | 213041 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2055 | 07/04/2056 | Born Port Talbot, Glamorgan, South Wales on 26 Oct 1929. Electrician for Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce on 17 Jun 1954. Posted to RNZA at Burnham on 26 Jul 1957. Emplaned 21 Sep 1955 as a Gunner on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Japan 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1–11 Jun 1955. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 21–30 Dec 1955 and returned to his unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Went AWOL 5–6 Apr 1956. Appears this was between arriving in Sydney and before emplaning for the final flight home. Could have missed his flight home. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 200 days. Awarded 48 hours’ detention and forfeited one day’s pay on 7 Apr 1956 the day he arrived in NZ. Discharged 2 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EDWARDSON, Leopold Emanuel | 535472 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Opotiki 2 Jun 1932. Freezing worker Ocean Freezing Works, Southland. Enlisted 29 Jul 1954. Emplaned Auckland Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and flew via Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 10–21 Jan 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. Posted to NZ Base HQ 20 May 1955. On TOD to HMNZS Pukaki 27 Dec 1955 to 10 Jan 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo with Rugby Team 24–2 on 7 Feb 1956. Did not appear to have entered Korea. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged 29 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| EGERTON, James Frederick Albert | 207901 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Winton 16 May 1929. Previous service as a Leading Aircraftman in the RNZAF at Te Rapa 7 Jun 1946 to 18 Apr 1948. Employed as a labourer in Invercargill. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and after training Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, served in 162 Bty and took part in most of the actions in which the battery was involved. Accidentally injured on 18 Jun 1951. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 10–17 Mar 1952 then returned to 162 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952 from Teal RMA Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 150 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Initially returned to Winton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.806 was sent to an address in Invercargill on 20 Feb 1957 but it was returned to Base Records where it now remains. Died Invercargill 22 May 2000 aged 70 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EGGERS, James Rogers | 206096 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Auckland 7 Jun 1923. Previous service in the Army during WWII in New Zealand and then in Italy (Service No 451897). An apprentice Tinsmith from Wellington. Was also a member of 5 Brigade which went from Italy to Japan as part of the original British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF Japan) component. Served in 21 Battalion in Italy and 27 Battalion in Japan and was stationed at Yamaguchi. Enlisted in Kayforce in Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Quartermaster's Store as a storeman for the RNZEME Light Aid Detachment. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby and by Teal flight to deplane Wellington 23 Aug 1952. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Died Lower Hutt, notice published 4 Aug 2012 aged 89 years. |
| EISENHUT, Calvin Max | 203896 | Driver | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Waiuku on 7 Feb 1928. Served in RNZAF at Whenuapai and in Fiji from 5 Nov 1947–14 Mar 1950 as a Leading Aircraftman. Discharged at own request and TSFD to RNZAF Reserve. Employed on the family farm and was also a truck driver. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty as a driver. Admitted American 3rd Station Hosp 6–11 Jun 1951 and was discharged direct to 16 Fd Regt. Also driver at Force HQ. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Jun 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–18 Jun 1952. Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Committed a few offences one of which resulted in 14 day’s pay and 14 days detention. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.808 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Waiuku. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and Rep of Korea Presidential Citation. Died Te Kauwhata 19 Jul 2016 aged 88 years. |
| EKETONE, Heke | 204695 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 15/05/2054 | Born Waiuku on 7 Feb 1928. Served in RNZAF at Whenuapai and in Fiji from 5 Nov 1947–14 Mar 1950 as a Leading Aircraftman. Discharged at own request and TSFD to RNZAF Reserve. Employed on the family farm and was also a truck driver. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty. Admitted American 3rd Station Hosp 6–11 Jun 1951 and was discharged direct to 16 Fd Regt. Also driver at Force HQ. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Jun 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–18 Jun 1952. Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Committed a few offences one of which resulted in 14 day’s pay and 14 days detention. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.808 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Waiuku. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and Rep of Korea Presidential Citation. Died Te Kauwhata 19 Jul 2016 aged 88 years. |
| EKETONE, Toni Te Huia (Tony) | 460820 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Otorohanga 30 Jul 1930. Known as Hui Eketone. Farmer at Hangatiki. Enlisted in Kayforce on 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1943. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I on 26 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and TSFD to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Rol 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland. Served overseas one year 108 days. Discharged 4 Apr 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Living in Raglan in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Raglan, 28 Mar 2005 aged 74 years. |
| ELDRIDGE, Bruce Maurice | 12768 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gillingham, Kent on 10 Nov 1928. Served in the Royal Navy from 5 Feb 1947 to 16 May 1949. He enlisted as a Stoker 2nd Class and underwent training in HMS Royal Arthur (stone frigate) at that time located in Corsham, Wiltshire. His postings appear to be short, possibly as the RN was downsizing, for he served in Gosling (Naval Air station) then Imperieuse where he advanced to Stoker on 2 May 1947. He was next in Victory, then Berwick where he advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 5 Feb–25 May 1948 which was sold for scraping soon after he left. He was drafted to Resource (depot ship) for three months then to Victory then to Wave (minesweeper) which was based on Victory. Drafted to HMS Ranpura shore base in Malta where he was attached to Mull of Galloway (a repair ship used during WWII, which appears to have been sailed back to Britain to be placed in reserve. (It was later used for cadet training.) He was in Malta for about three weeks and then returned to Victory 30 Sep 1948 and was released from the RN on 16 May 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 22 May 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Tutira and sailed in her to Auckland. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 8 Aug 1949–4 Jan 1952. Drafted to Rotoiti 5 Jan 1952 and took passage in her to Japan leaving Auckland on 7 Jan 1952. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to HMS Belfast (cruiser) on 3 Feb 1952 and stayed in her for three months until TSFD to Taupo on 27 May 1952 and RTNZ in Taupo on 21 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel 22 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953. Served in Tamaki 3 Nov 1953 then served in ML 3551, 14 Sep 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 21 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ELERS, Reginald (Reggie) | 675291 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Masterton 15 Jan 1933. Attended Te Aute College. Civil trade plumber and attended trade evening classes a Wairarapa College. Attested in Kayforce on 17 Mar 1954 originally listed in RNZE. Emplaned 12 Jul 1954 on a Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to the RNZA on 24 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 29 Nov 1954. Granted a 12-month extension to his service in Korea. Highest rank reached Temporary Lance Bombardier. Embarked on TSS New Australia at Kure, Japan, 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. Emplaned in RNZAF Hastings to complete RTNZ deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Attested in NZ Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 on three-year engagement. Posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for passage to Singapore and disembarked 15 Dec 1957. After initial training in Kota Tinggi the Bn moved to Taiping in North Malaya. Serving in C Coy as at 14 Jan 1959. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Feb 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook, Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Taradale, 1 Apr 2007 aged 74 years. |
| ELERS, Thomas | 675666 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 20/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Masterton 10 Oct 1931. Motor mechanic employed by E Winhall & Co, Masterton. 7th CMT recruit and then served in Wellington Regt. M/O on posting to Kayforce on 15 Apr 1953. Attested in Kayforce on 22 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZEME while in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 30 Oct 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD 10 Nov 1953. Accidentally injured 16 Feb 1954. “No action Reqd.” Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 24 Feb–17 Mar 1954. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 9–13 Apr 1954. Posted from 28 Fd Engr Regt to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 7 Jul 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane. Travelled by air from Brisbane and deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight. Served overseas one year 36 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and reposted to his old TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Taradale 1 Apr 2011 aged 80 years. |
| ELLIFF, Brian Frederick | 12429 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Sutton, Surrey, UK, 1 Jan 1923. Employed as a fitter’s mate before he entered the RN as Boy 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1938. Served in HMS St Vincent and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Dec 1938. Served in Kingston 14 Sep 1939–11 Apr 1942. The destroyers Kashmir, Icarus and Kingston attacked U–35 with depth charges in the North Sea off Shetland Islands on 29 Nov 1939 and forced her to scuttle. She took part in the sinking of the Italian Sub Torricelli and damaged the Perla. In Apr 1941 she found the Italian destroyers Pantera and Tigre aground south of Jeddah and subsequently destroyed the hulls by gunfire and air attack. Kingston also evacuated many troops from Greece to Crete. This was a time of heavy air attacks and several British ships were sunk. Kingston was also in action against AXIS convoys and the Vichy French in Syria. In Mar 1942 Kingston was briefly involved in the First Battle of Sirte but was heavily damaged on 22 Mar 1942 in the Second Battle of Sirte when she was hit by a 15-inch (380mm) shell fired by the Italian battleship Littorio, but she managed to fire three torpedoes and managed to reach St Angelo, Malta the next day. Subsequent bombing in Malta caused the ship to become a total constructive loss. Back in Britain he was drafted to Anthony (destroyer) on 3 Mar 1943 and was once more back on convoy protection tasks operating from HMS Cormorant (Gibraltar). Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 29 Dec 1943. Drafted to Sandwich (sloop) 25 Jan 1944 and then served on convoy protection to Freetown. In Apr he was drafted as Petty Officer (Temporary) to Perseus (light fleet carrier) which was converted to an aircraft maintenance carrier. This vessel was in Sydney 29 Dec 1944, but Petty Officer Elliff was drafted to HMS Gould (previously a destroyer sunk in 1944, but this is probably a RN Shore station.) 3 Jun 1946 and was at HMS Lanka 10 Oct–8 Nov 1946. Back in Britain he was drafted to Bonaventure (depot ship) 9 Nov 1946–7 Oct 1947 and then to an LST named Narvik 2 Sep–4 Nov 1948. Released from RN 3 Dec 1948. His medal entitlement is not shown but would probably include the following–1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal. Entered RNZN 3 Jan 1949 at Cook (soon to become Maori) in London as an Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer on the next two-days. On arrival in NZ his first ship was Lachlan 29 Jul 1949–19 Jul 1950. Served in Philomel until drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 which sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Coxswain8 Jun 1953. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but remained in the ship until moving to Philomel 8 May 1954–29 Jul 1955. Later served in Kiwi and Ngapona a Reserve Unit base in Tauranga. Discharged to RA 31 Dec 1959. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal 3 Jan 1956. Probably entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| ELLIOTT, Arthur William | 207831 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/04/2051 | Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. RTNZ 27 Apr 1951 for medical reasons and went back to Dunedin. Medically evacuated from Korea by Qantas Skymaster plane as did Sergeant Ronald Beer to Sydney arriving 18 Apr 1951. Both men (walking medical cases) travelled from Sydney in the Wanganella to Auckland and disembarked 23 Apr 1951. Served in Korea 134 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Mar 1952 and returned to Dunedin. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.813 was sent on 29 Feb 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 25 Jan 2016 aged 86 years. Suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. |
| ELLIOTT, Bruce Leslie | 15305 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Mosgiel 9 Aug 1939. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Junior Seaman 12 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 13 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 Feb 1957. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Served in Philomel 31 Aug–2 Nov 1957. Drafted again to Kaniere 3 Nov 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 9 Feb 1958. Later underwent courses in HMAS Watson, served in Lachlan and Rotoiti and returned to HMAS Watson for more courses. Also served in Pukaki. Discharged BNPS 17 Jun 1965. His medal entitlement is not shown but would include NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| ELLIOTT, Cameron Gordon Clarence | 208200 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Rotherham, Canterbury 15 Jan 1928. Tractor driver on a farm in Ashburton. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington on TSS Wahine 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951, disembarked Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 13 Dec 1951, TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Amb and discharged to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Jan 1952. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 7–14 Mar 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 9 Jun 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 2 Jul 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. Medically re-boarded 29 Aug 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 on a charter flight with Gunner Samuel Schofield for RTNZ on medical grounds (asthma). Deplaned Wellington on 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 44 days. Discharged 12 Nov 1952. Returned to Cheviot. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Sent to his address in 1954 but were returned to Base Records. Sent to a new address in 1973. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| ELLIOTT, Douglas Scott | 208720 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Gore, Southland, on 24 Feb 1924. Came from Riversdale, Southland. Hostilities Only during WWII (Service No 624097). Self-employed farmhand. Attested 8 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA and emplaned as a Gunner 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Served in NZRTU from deplanement. M/I to Brit Com Convalescent Trg Dept for course 2–13 Feb 1953 and returned to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt to serve in 162 Bty. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 6–29 Sep 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed 2i/c Gun 10 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 16 Jan 1954 and appointed Tech storeman. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Mar 1954 and appointed Bty QMS. Promoted Sergeant 7 May 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954 and M/I NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 305 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Admitted Gore Hosp Aug 1954 (Malaria). Discharged from Kayforce 14 Oct 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 8 May 2004 and is buried at Riversdale Cemetery, Southland. |
| ELLIOTT, Heaton Ronald (Ron) | 206275 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Gisborne on 7 Apr 1925. Cream factory worker in Gisborne before joining RNZAF 14 Jan 1944–13 Feb 1946 with Service No 44318. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. P& T linesman for Post & Telegraph Department, Gisborne. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. His Training for Korea was conducted in both Trentham and Waiouru. Promoted Lance Corporal 13 Nov 1950. Posted to RNZ Sigs and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt (RHQ). To be Corporal on 10 Sep 1951 and to Temporary Sergeant while appointed Line NCO on 10 Jan 1952. Promoted Sergeant on 10 Apr 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington 21Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Aug 1952. Served in 5 Lieutenant Regt RNZA (TF) 1 Aug 1953–1 Jun 1956. Died Thames Hospital 24 Oct 2001, aged 76 years. Buried at Paeroa RSA Cemetery. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Awarded NZDSM in Mar 2013. |
| ELLIOTT, Raymond | 14915 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Waihi 8 Mar 1937. Went to Central School New Plymouth. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 24 Sep 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Jun 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 4 Oct 1954. He was drafted as an Able Seaman to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. His posting card does not contain any reference to service in Royalist but a letter stated he served in the ship from 24 Feb 1955 to 31 Aug 1956 which means he sailed to Australia possibly to attend a course in Australia. He did not serve in Malayan or Korean waters during the Second Commission of Royalist. Discharged SNLR on 2 Jun 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). No known what other awards he may have been issued. |
| ELLIS, Bernard | 12830 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Darlington, Durham, UK, 14 Jun 1921. An apprentice painter before he entered the RN on 20 Dec 1938 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/SSX 28348. Drafted to Malaya 23 Aug 1939 and served in the Mediterranean and in the Indian Ocean searching for the Graf Spee. Returned to the Mediterranean in Nov 1939 and in Dec Malaya was deployed for convoy escorts in the Atlantic sailing from Gibraltar to Halifax 24 Dec. In Jan 1940 escorted Canadian troop convoy bringing Canadian troops to Britain. In Feb 1940 Malaya carried gold bullion for transfer to Canada. In Apr 1940 Malaya returned to the Mediterranean. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Jun 1940. Served in Victory 29 Aug–10 Nov 1940 followed by service in Excellent from 11 Nov 1940–17 Jan 1941. He is then shown in Excellent II (18 Jan–25 Aug 1941) and against this posting (MNBDO1) Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation (1). Bernard Ellis is next shown against Victory II 26 Aug 1941–23 May 1945 with (POW) beside. Bernard Ellis is shown as POW 6149 in Stalag 344 Lamsdorf (Oberschkesein) but it is not yet known where he was captured. It could have been in North Africa. Enlisted 20 Jun 1949 in the RNZN at Maori, the RNZN Naval Office in London and was granted the rate of Able Seaman. He was married shortly before he joined the RNZN and she followed him to this country a little later. Served in Lachlan 29 Jul 1949–26 Jul 1950. After nearly a year in Tamaki and then Philomel he was drafted to Rotoiti 9 Jul 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 20 Aug 1951. Travelled to Korean waters in Rotoiti sailing from Devonport 7 Jan 1952. TSFD to Taupo and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Leading Seaman 20 Aug 1952 while in Taupo. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Bellona and Black Prince on two occasions. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Dec 1956 while in Philomel. Bernard Ellis was drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. Advanced to Petty Officer 1 Dec 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Discharged to RA 19 Jun 1959 and may have returned to Britain. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ELLIS, Charles Hoyle | 12756 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Walton, Liverpool, 12 Mar 1916. Employed as an apprentice motor trader. Entered the RN 22 Mar 1932 as a Boy 2nd Class and was in HMS St Vincent for his initial training. This man also had a long career with the royal Navy and served in many ships and shore stations. He served in Nelson (battleship) one of the only two built for the RN Armed with 16-inch (410mm) guns. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 Mar 1943. Served in Vimy, Wallace and Exmouth (destroyers). Served in St Angelo, the RN base in Malta, 23 Jul 1935–30 Apr 1937 and spent time in Antelope (advanced to Able Seaman) and Wolsey while on that station. He spent the next year in shore stations and was drafted to Manchester (cruiser) 3 Aug 1938–21 Apr 1942. The ship was in the Indian Ocean in Nov–Dec 1938 and deployed in Sep 1939 for interception of blockade runners and commerce raiders between Columbo, Bombay and Aden. Returned to Britain Nov for refit and repair. Joined home fleet to cover landings in Norway and came under air attack in Apr which revealed many inadequacies. Was involved in Narvik, Namsos and Andalsnes landings and evacuations. In Nov 1940 took troops to Malta and went onto Alexandria but returned to Britain in Dec. In May 1941 was in a patrol line between Iceland and the Faeroes to try and prevent a return of the Bismarck to Germany after sinking of Hood in Jul 41 was again involved in Malta convoys and sustained damage from aerial torpedoes. Sailed to Philadelphia, USA for repairs and on completion returned to the UK in Mar 1942. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 14 Sep 1941 and to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 24 Apr 1942. Served in Belfast 3 Nov 1942–9 Aug 1943 and advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 24 Apr 1943. His next postings were to shore stations mainly for training men for the RN. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 29 Dec 1946. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 15 May 1949 on a three-year term to complete time for superannuation and was granted the rate of Petty Officer. Engaged as an Able Seaman and advanced on successive days to Leading Seaman and then to Petty Officer. Re-engaged 15 May 1952 for service to Retiring Age. Served in Philomel, Taupo and Tamaki. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed for Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 25 Feb 1954. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Served in Tamaki May 1954–Oct 1956 then Philomel 24 Oct 1946–18 Dec 1956 and then took passage in the Ruahine to Maori in London. Discharged BNPS 26 Mar 1957 and was recommended for 60 days invaliding leave. Awarded NGSM ‘Palestine’, Korea Medal and UN Korea, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (1952). He was initially at Templeton Hotel, Templeton Place, Earls Court, London SW5. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ELLIS, Colin James | 15443 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru 27 Oct 1938. He was still attending school when he applied to join the RNZN and his preference was to be a Radio Electrician. Entered the RNZN on 27 Oct 1956 as a Junior Recruit 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 23 Oct 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 26 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince in the Reserve Fleet on 10 Sep 1958. He served in Lachlan from 27 Sep 1959 until 18 Aug 1961 then served in Philomel 18 Aug 1961–17 Apr 1962. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Apr 1962–3 Jun 1963 and then held in Philomel a matter of days before drafted to Tamaki on 26 Jun 1963. He received his Trade Certificate as an Electrician as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Oct 1964. DEE on 26 Oct 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died 5 Mar 2008 aged 69 years. |
| ELLIS, Frank | 208993 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/08/2054 | 30/09/2055 | Born Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia on 1 Jun 1922. Served in Aust Inf 1 Jun 1940–30 Nov 1946 and two years with Aust Kayforce 5 Feb 1952–5 Feb 1954. Served in Aust Inf for 10 months, was wounded then changed to RA Sigs. Last employed as a miner Leigh Creek Coalfields, South Australia. Attested in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements 23 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs on 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to RNZASC. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Aug 1955, TSFD to 121 US Evac Hosp and discharged to unit on 30 Aug 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ 30 Aug 1955. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Aug 1966 and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Sep 1955 for medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Sep 1955 on RNZAF Hastings, deplaned Auckland 30 Sep 1955 and admitted Papakura Camp Hosp. TSFD to Middlemore Hosp 31 Sep 1955 returned to and was discharged from Papakura Camp Hosp 28 Oct 1955. Served overseas one year 34 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.816 Returned to Base records where it remains today. |
| ELLIS, Fredrick Donald | 204242 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 15/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Sydney, Australia 8 Oct 1929. Farm Labourer at Bombay, South Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement draftee. Trained for Korea in Burnham and Papakura camps. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 21 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 92 and apptd 2i/c Section) on 1 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and to Corporal on 1 Sep 1953 NCO i/c Section. Completed his whole service in Korea in this one-unit M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged 24 Apr 1954. Initially went to Mangakino. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later issued NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ELLIS, James | 206994 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Palmerston North 13 Aug 1925. Previous service in Interim NZ Army 28 Apr 1947–23 Apr 1948 and RNZAF. Plasterer in Palmerston North. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements and posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to Regt HQ Tokchong 29 Nov–16 Feb 1954 and again 20 May–4 Jul 1954 returning to 10 Tpt Coy each time. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged 1 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ELLIS, Neville Frank (Tim) | 897042 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Timaru on 7 Apr 1934. Labourer at State Hydro works Roxburgh. Enlisted in Kayforce at Burnham Camp on 17 Jun 1954. All his training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Re-enlisted two years later in Regular Force. Corporal posted to 3 Tpt Coy, Southern Military District. Taken on Strength of 1 RNZIR when temporarily attached to 3AASO Singapore. Posted to active service 4 Sep 1964 and employed at Labuan. Returned to Singapore 2 Nov 1964 and posted to HQ NZ Army Force. RTNZ 6 Dec 1964 and posted to 3 Tpt Coy as Transport Section Commander. Later Staff Sergeant posted to HQ Canterbury Army Area Nov 1974. Discharged from HQ Canterbury Army Area Oct 1978. Also awarded the NZOSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 1 Jan 2015, aged 80 years. |
| ELLIS, Ronald Bruce | 14907 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 6 Aug 1937. Grocers’ assistant at Waitara before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 24 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class on 24 Sep 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Feb 1955. Served in Lachlan 21 Sep 1955–3 Feb 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 5 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Irirangi, then Philomel and was sent to the UK as part of Otago’s crew to bring her to NZ. At Maori 4 Jun 1960. Drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960. Her first port of call was her home port of Dunedin before proceeding to Auckland. He stayed with that ship until 21 Mar 1961. Drafted to Pukaki 22 Mar–27 Sep 1962. Noted as a keen footballer and useful member of Pukaki Team. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) but relinquished the rate on 5 Aug 1963. Finally served in Irirangi 21 Mar 1963 until discharged. DEE 5 Aug 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| ELLIS, Ronald Leslie | 203799 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born Te Kuiti on 30 May 1928. Truck driver at Putaruru. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZASC Tpt Section, NZ Base HQ while in Waiouru 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O Base HQ attached FAP NZ Tpt Pl then posted to NZ Tpt Pl on 12 Apr 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951 to be Lance Corporal Temporary Corporal while Section Commander 11 Oct 1951. To be Sergeant 27 Dec 1951. Attached FAP NZRTU 28 Dec 1951. TSFD to NZ Roll 28 Jan 1952 to be relief Force Instr. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin, Sydney for instructional duties with RNZASC Kayforce Reinforcements. Deplaned in Auckland 21 Feb 1952. Served overseas one year 74 days. Taken on Strength at Papakura Camp 29 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 9 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.820 was sent to his given address in Albany, Auckland, on 20 Feb 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Australia 8 May 2020 aged 91 years. (Notice in Daily Post, Rotorua.) |
| ELLIS, Stephen Joseph | 204003 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Hull, UK, 8 Jan 1930. Employed as a labourer in Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Trained in Signals School, Trentham then returned to Papakura. To be Temporary Corporal while appointed Canteen Assistant 1 Aug 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951 and M/I to NZRTU as Signalman. Attached FAP to BCOF Sigs Regt (later 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt) 13 Dec 1951–9 Jan 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Lines of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn and entered Korea on 12 Jan 1952. Embarked Sasebo for two-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. CTBA to Sigs Sqn, now known as Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn and TSFD to X(iii) List 29 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ (furlough) 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec. Emplaned Auckland for Korea 12 Mar 1953 and re-entered Japan 14 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ, attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn and re-entered Korea 17 Mar 1953. CTBA Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 12 Apr 1954. Discharge in UK approved. Embarked HMT Dunera at Kure 26 Apr 1954 ETA UK on 4 Jun 1954. Discharged in the UK, 26 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| ELLIS, Walter Edward | 208889 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Hokitika 26 Sep 1926. Served in BCOF Japan (662215, Private, 3 NZ Bn. Bushman from Hokitika. Next-of-kin, Mrs E.A. Ellis, Hokitika (mother)). Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ disembarking Auckland on 16 Aug 1948. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. After training he emplaned Wellington 6 Mar 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. He continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1953, entered Korea and M/I to his unit the next day. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 20 Jun 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to Brit Com Convalescant Trg Dept. Discharged from Brit Com Conv Trg Dept to NZ Base HQ on 28 Sep 1953 but remained on X(ii) List. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Nov 1953. Did not comply with unit ROs and lost money as a result. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to deplane Harewood, Christchurch on 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 205 days. Discharged Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Medals sold on TradeMe Aug 2006. NZOSM and KWSM issued on 16 Aug 2007 and NZDSM issued on 17 Jan 2013. |
| ELLWOOD, John Claude | 12104 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Dunedin on 3 Oct 1929. Enlisted as a Probationary Electrician's Mate on 3 Jun 1948. Served in Bellona. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951–6 Oct 1951, then drafted to Rotoiti 17 Oct 1951–23 Nov 1951. As Rotoiti was already in Japan he sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 in Hawea and RTNZ in Rotoiti after nine months service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served for one year in Lachlan the RNZN hydrographical survey vessel. Also served in Black Prince. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. DEE 2 Jun 1954. Died Howick, Auckland, 31 May 2017 aged 87 years. |
| ELMES, Garth James | 207790 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Dunedin 19 Jun 1929. Previous service in RNZAF as Aircraftman 1st Class for 18 months, Two years in RNZAC. Plumber by trade later a carpenter. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. To be Temporary Bombardier in Waiouru 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1951 from 16 Fd Regt. TOD to NZ as member of Reinf Trg Team. RTNZ disembarking from Wanganella 26 Feb 1951. M/I to School of Arty for Instr duties. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 14 Mar 1951. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 for Korea and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt. Deplaned Iwakuni circa 21 Jul 1951. Reverts to Gunner Temporary Bombardier 29 Jul 1951 and embarked Kure for Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU and entered Korea 8 Aug 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 1 Oct 1951 and TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 6 Oct 1951. Promoted Bombardier Temporary Sergeant while appointed Signalman Sergeant. To be Sergeant 6 Apr 1952. Posted to NZRTU 25 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Oct 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 24 Jun 1954 17th Reinforcements and embarked Harewood again for Korea on 28 Jul 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1954 and re-entered Korea 6 Aug. Served in 16 Fd Regt od NZ Base HQ until Emplaning Iwakuni 29 May 1955. Deplaned Harewood 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas Two years 93 days. Discharged 31 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in 3 Fd Regt (TF). Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and Republic of Korea Presidential Citation. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| ELTON, Guy Bruce | 30593 | Major | NZ Tpt Platoon/ Comd Kayforce | RNZASC | 21/01/2057 | 02/11/2057 | Born Walsall, UK, 12 Sep 1918. Served in the ranks Royal Warwickshire Regt Oct 1939–May 1941 reached Sergeant rank. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in Reconnaissance Corps May 1941, Lieutenant Oct 1942. Regular Force Officer. RASC, also served in Nigeria. Released on medical grounds Dec 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Warehouseman in Auckland before joining Kayforce New Zealand Army 1952–65. Promoted Temporary Captain 13 Sep 1954. Chief Instructor, RNZASC, Instructional Staff, Northern Military District, Papakura Camp 28 Oct 1952. Seconded to Kayforce in rank of Major and appointed Commander Kayforce 30 Jan–6 Aug 1957. Emplaned Auckland 21 Jan 1957 on Teal flight and entered Korea 24 Jan 1957. M/I to NZ Tpt Pl on deplanement. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to Regular Force on 29 Nov 1957. Chief Instr RNZASC School for 2.5 years. Later issued NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly NZDSM. |
| ELTON, Stuart Ritchie Ion | 206306 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born 13 Aug 1927. Came from Napier. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67 p.2) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight to Sydney and then by Teal to deplane in New Zealand on 6 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Napier. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.823 sent 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Napier. |
| ELVY, William James | 211273 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 3 Jan 1928. Carpenter and joiner by trade and was employed by Port Employers, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 Pusan on the ship New Australia, for RTNZ via Brisbane, flew by Teal from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 35 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal only. Later issued NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Tauranga 24 Jul 2015 aged 86 years. |
| EMERY, Hone Komanga (Munga) (EMERE) | 13467 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Otorohanga, South Waikato, 2 Apr 1933. Employed as a miner before he enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 28 Sep 1950. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and like many other his first sea service was in Bellona. Served in Philomel 31 May 1952 and advanced to Able Seaman 28 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 28 Aug 1953 and served in Philomel 3 Nov 1953–13 Nov 1955. Also served in Lachlan and Hawea again. Served in Black Prince 15 Feb 1957–16 Jan 1958 also served in Kaniere on two later occasions. DEE 1 Apr 1959. Some documents have surname spelt EMERE and others EMRY. Played rugby for RNZN. Became NZ Rep League player after leaving the RNZN. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| EMERY, William Percival | 204068 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Te Kuiti 22 May 1930. NZ Railways Cadet at Te Kuiti. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Dec 1952 and appointed NCO Spare Drivers. Promoted Lance Corporal 4 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 9 Mar 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 259 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Jun 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EMMERSON, Kevin | 816965 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Greymouth 10 Jun 1931. Labourer for Dominion Industries, Christchurch. Had 10.5 weeks as Private in RNZAMC. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 17 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 22 Jun 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2–20 Aug 1954 snd was posted to his unit on discharge from Hosp. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 19 Aug 1953 as Typist and Filing Clerk. Promoted Temporary Corporal (Clerk) 16 Mar 1954 and to Corporal on 29 Jun 1954. Granted a further 12-months extension of service dating from 14 Sep 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Sep 1954 for RTNZ on furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 28 Sep 1954. After furlough was at Burnham Camp. Re-emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for flight to Korea. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Granted further three-month extension dating from 14 Oct 1955. Discharge in UK approved 14 Oct 1955. Went on TOD to HMNZS Pukaki 27 Dec 1955–10 Jan 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Jan 1956. Embarked SS City of Poona at Kobe, Japan 10 Feb 1956. ETA Britain 12 Apr 1956. Discharged in the UK, 1 May 1956. Served overseas two years 245 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 17 Jan 2010 in his 78th year. |
| ENGLISH, Frederick Charles | 15656 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tottenham, Middlesex, UK, on 16 May 1929. Employed as a Bakelite moulder before he entered the RN as an Acting Cook on 23 Apr 1947 with the Service No C/SMX 834068. After his initial training in Excalibur and Pembroke he was drafted to Woodbridge Haven (depot ship) 22 Nov 1947–6 Jan 1948 then HMS Crossbow but this was only for two weeks. Most of his service was shore stations but his time in Swiftsure (cruiser) 23 Nov 1949–19 Apr 1951 was the longest on-board ship in the RN. Discharged to Shore 14 May 1954. Entered the RNZN at Maori 7 Aug 1956 as Cook (Seamen). He served in Philomel until drafting to Royalist on 25 Mar 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the second Commissioning voyage and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. on RTNZ he served in Philomel then back to Royalist then very briefly in Irirangi and back to Philomel. DEE 6 Aug 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ENOKA, Jerry | 208266 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Te Teko, Whakatane on 26 May 1928. Seasonal worker for an Orchardist in Tasman, Nelson area. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine. (Details of Wahine voyage on in the Introduction.) After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin awaiting flights onto Japan. On arrival in Japan, he next embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 19 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Had several problems adhering to R & SOs and lost 60 days-pay. M/O his unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living Te Teko 2008. |
| ENTWISTLE, W H | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/11/2054 | 20/12/2054 | Entertainer NZ Concert Party. One of four performers who departed from Auckland on 1 Nov 1954 to perform to NZ and other troops in Korea and returned 20 Dec 1954. There were four Concert party personnel on this flight L.E. Bognuda, W.H. Entwistle, B M Miller and was led by Henry Joseph Rudolph (q.v.) a well-known Wellington musician and early broadcaster. Little info avail for this man. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 for Korea and RTNZ deplaning Wellington 20 Dec 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. |
| ERIWATA, Clinton | 462584 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/09/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born New Plymouth 20 Jul 1935. Employed as a civil servant. Entered the RNZN 17 Sep 1953 as an Ordinary Signalman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 1 Jan–8 Nov 1954. On RTNZ was in Philomel 9 Nov 1954–27 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb and sailed from Auckland about 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. RTNZ Jul 1955 and was drafted to Irirangi 14 Aug–10 Oct 1956. Served in Philomel 11 Oct 1956 until discharged UNSUITABLE 30 I Jan 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NSGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| ERIWATA, John | 206365 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born New Plymouth 8 Apr 1928. Employed as a watersider at New Plymouth. Enlisted in KMB on 11 Sep 1950, embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Accidently injured and admitted to CDS Tokyo (Petrol burns to left hand). Discharged to Brit Com Leave Centre. TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Apr 1952. Remained a Gunner for all his service. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 30 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.826 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Discharged 21 Jul 1952 and returned to New Plymouth. Died Auckland 5 Feb 1984 aged 56 years. His remains were taken back to Taranaki and are interred in the Waitara Cemetery RSA Section. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ERIWATA, William Tangiwharau | 14235 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born New Plymouth 16 Jun 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 22 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in Black Prince 10 Jun 1953–20 Apr 1954 then in Bellona 21 Apr 1954–2 May 1955. Completed Underwater Weapons 2nd Class Specialist course. Drafted to Kaniere 13 Jan 1956–16 Jan 1958 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 on the last deployment. Served in Korean waters and also in Malayan waters during the Emergency. RTNZ and sailed into Auckland 8 May 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). DEE 8 Dec 1960. Living at Birkenhead, Auckland, 2004. Died 2 Dec 2007 aged 73 years. |
| ERSKINE, Allan John | 11711 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Denniston, West Coast South Island, 1 Oct 1927. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. Civilian trade–drilling assistant in a coal mine. Joined the RNZAF (Service No 461333) on 3 Oct 1946, as a Leading Aircraftman dental clerk and was victualled and accommodated by RNZN at Philomel or Tamaki but was paid by the RNZAF. On 27 Mar 1947 was posted to Shelly Bay Wellington. He was discharged from the RNZAF on 5 Nov 1947. He enlisted in the RNZN on 15 Jan 1948 as a Stoker and given the Service No 11711. First sea service in Bellona from 14 Jun 1948 to 22 Aug 1951 during which time he advanced to Stoker Mechanic and then to Leading Stoker Mechanic. On 31 Aug 1951 he was drafted to Kaniere for three months but came ashore and was in Philomel until 7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Hawea served in Korean waters, in the Han River and was engaged by enemy shore bound artillery batteries on at least two occasions. He was promoted Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 28 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. DEE 14 Jan 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Paraparaumu 7 Jun 2017 in his 90th year. |
| ERU, Joseph Hurikino | 13548 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Whangaruru South, 11 Oct 1933. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as an Assistant Cook. Like many others who were enlisted on that type of date he was sent on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and was to return to Tamaki on 25 Jan 1951. His training was conducted in Tamaki until drafted to Philomel 2 Apr 1951. Advanced to Assistant Cook (Seamen) 22 Nov 1951 and to Cook (Seamen) 25 Jan 1952. Drafted to Bellona 5 May 1952–16 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland about 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 but remained in Kaniere until drafted to Philomel 1 Nov 1955. He also served in Tamaki and Pukaki before returning to Philomel on 8 Oct 1957. He then went on LWOP 15–28 Nov 1957 and directly after returning was Discharged by Purchase 29 Nov 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). |
| ERU, Raymond Te Hopu | 206995 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 31/07/2054 | Born Otane, Hawkes Bay on 11 Jun 1926. Driver mechanic employed at Waipawa, Hawkes Bay. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. After training, mainly in Waiouru and Burnham Camps emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and entered Korea on 9 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 13 Jul 1953, Admitted CDS Tokyo 8 Aug 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ on 2 Sep 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 10 Sep 1953. Accidentally injured and admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Oct 1953. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to unit on 21 Oct 1953. Promoted Corporal 1 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 25 Mar 1954. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 11–16 Apr 1954 and returned to unit. Promoted Sergeant 10 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 and then to NZ Base HQ on 5 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Jul 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Jul for furlough. Emplaned 31 Jul for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Harewood 17 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. Release approved and was attached FAP to Base Camp Fort Dorset 21 Sep 1954. Discharged 2 Nov 1954. He did not return to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Napier on 2 Apr 1983 aged 57 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ERUNUI, Pererika Te Peneha (Frederick Spencer) | 204536 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 23/12/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Maketu, Bay of Plenty 9 Nov 1930. Labourer for Harrison and Grierson, Surveyors, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements at Rotorua 29 Jul 1952. Posted to RNZEME and sent to Army schools Waiouru for training. M/O from Papakura Camp to Narrow Neck (Devonport) on detachment 14–19 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 3 Jan 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Jul. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 224. SOS Kayforce 1 Nov 1954 and posted to 1 Bn Hauraki Regt (TF unit). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested for Regular Service in FARELF 1 Aug 1957 but was discharged at his own request–on payment 23 Oct 1957. Later issued NZOSM and is entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ERVING, Gilbert William | 14395 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, 29 Sep 1924. He was employed as a messenger before he entered the RN on 13 Jan 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with the Service Number D/JX419080. His first posting after training was to HMS Helmsdale (although his posting card states Helensdale) based in Londonderry 30 Sep 1943–26 Jul 1945. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Jan 1944. Helmsdale and Portchester Castle sank U–743 on 9 Sep 1944 north west of Ireland while escorting a convoy. He later served in HMS Golden Hind (shore base Sydney, Australia) 26 Oct–2 Apr 1946 and then returned to Britain. Released from RN on 27 Jul 1946. Re-joined the RN 7 Feb 1947 and served in HMS Walrus (aircraft transporter), Howe (battleship) and Vanguard (battleship). Released a second time from the RN on 24 Aug 1952. Known to have been awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 17 Mar 1953 in the rate of Able Seaman. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel then Tui until 14 Apr 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 6 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland about 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean and Malaysian waters. RTNZ on 23 Jun 1955 and served in Bellona 24 Sep 1955–16 Apr 1956 to return the ship to the RN. Bellona was replaced by Royalist and he was a crewman who sailed the ship to NZ for the RNZN. This voyage was to have been through the Mediterranean, but the Suez affair meant that she had to come via South Africa. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 2 Apr 1957–13 Feb 1959. DEE 16 Mar 1959. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| ESKER, Neill | 208398 | Temporary Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Timaru 5 Feb 1923. Farm Hand at Bluecliffs Timaru. Served in the Home Service NZ Army (Service No 620768) on three occasions between May 1942 and Jul 1947 and spent time in 19 Fd Regt NZA. Was provisionally accepted for Navy of Air but was not called. Attested 27 Sep 1951 at Ashburton in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Dec 1951 Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Reverted to Gunner on 18 Mar 1952. Disembarked Korea 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Apr 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 20–24 Dec 1952 and was discharged direct to unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier Driver-Operator 8 Feb 1953 and to Lance Bombardier on 8 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Sep 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Sep. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 299 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Waimate, 4 Jun 1994. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EVA, William Lewis | 13622 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born New Plymouth 18 Oct 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he like many others had his first sea service in Bellona. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Nov 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953–23 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Later served a second time in Pukaki but not in Korean waters. Also served in Lachlan and Black Prince. Later awarded NZOSM and is Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. DEE 17 Oct 1959. Died Katikati, 20 Oct 2006 aged 73 years. |
| EVANS, Charles Rodney | 551178 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Gisborne on 29 Jul 1932. Employed as a Surveyors Assistant and had heavy machinery licenses. Serving in CD Constr Sqn RNZE. Attested 8 Aug 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney and onto Japan travelling by Qantas aircraft. Entered Japan 27 Dec 1952 then Korea 13 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt RE. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 19 Apr 1953. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and reposting to RF. Deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 22 Oct 1954 and reposted to RF. Admitted Cook Hosp Gisborne twice Sep 1954–suspected Malaria. CD Constr Sqn, RNZE 23 Oct 1954. Discharged 13 Aug 1956 and TSFD to the TF. Died Hastings 7 Sep 1986 aged 54 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM |
| EVANS, David Owen | 15491 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 12 Oct 1937. Entered the RNZN 13 Oct 1955. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki, served in Philomel where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class, then Black Prince 12 Jul 1956–3 Apr 1957. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 30 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the 2nd Commission voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he stayed in Royalist until drafted back to Black Prince on 10 Sep 1958–Jan 1960. He also served again in Royalist, Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki 18 Jan 1964 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 1 Dec 1964. On 27 Mar 1965 he was sent to Singapore and served in Hickleton in Borneo. Qualifying service for Borneo clasp 21 Jan–5 Feb and 21 Mar–4 Apr 1966. Later served in Royalist again Philomel and Blackpool 18 May 1966. Advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 14 Apr 1967. DEE 28 Aug 1967. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, NZDSM and PJM. |
| EVANS, Edward Henderson | 208487 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Noshera, India 11 Jan 1927. Previous service in the Lifeguards 7 Sep 1944 to 1 Mar 1945, Para Regt 1 Mar 1945 to 7 Aug 1949 British Army. His father was KAI during WWII. Civil trade carpenter in Christchurch. Attested 10 Jan 1954 as a Kayforce Replacement Draftee. Posted to RNZA. Emplaned Ararangi 2nd flight Wellington on 19 Apr 1952 to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, by Qantas deplaning 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Apr 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Had a few lapses adhering to Military orders. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 24 Nov. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged 25 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Applied to enter the NZ Regular Force in Jun 1954. Result not known. |
| EVANS, Frederick Hughes | 206154 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born 4 May 1928. Came from Taita, Lower Hutt. Previous service in both Army and RNZAF. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.16 and sailed from NZ between 1 Jan and 30 Jun 1946 for service in Japan. He is listed as a single man and was employed as a fireman before he enlisted in Jayforce. Served as a Private in the infantry with Service No 649539. He probably served in one of the Jayforce Reinforcements. He attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, embarked on SS Ormonde on 10 Dec 1950 at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on furlough on 7 May 1952 and after leave emplaned for return to Korea on 30 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.831 was sent to his given address in Taita, Lower Hutt on 20 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Oct 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EVANS, Harold Irwin | 208855 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/05/2053 | 24/09/2053 | Born Invercargill 3 May 1928. Had previous service in the RNZAF with Service No 461026 from 31 May to 27 Sep 1946 a total of 120 days. Lorry driver for A.W. Miller, Carrier Riverdale. Attested 27 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in training at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney as a Signalman. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 17 May 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Served in G Troop. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Aug 1953 and TSFD to X(ii) List. TDFD to NZ Roll 15 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Sep for RTNZ for medical reasons and deplaned Wellington 24 Sep 1953. Served overseas 142 days. Discharged on 10 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.832 was sent to an address in Riversdale, Southland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ranfurly, Central Otago 21 Jan 1995 aged 66 years. Buried in Ranfurly Cemetery. |
| EVANS, James Arnold | 14662 | Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 28/12/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hamilton on 11 Jun 1927. Entered the RNZN as an Acting Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental), B.D.S. on 5 Jan 1953 on a Short Service Commission with seniority dating from 5 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel and Tamaki until he was appointed to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1953. Kaniere was already in Korean waters and he may have been flown up to Japan or took passage in Pukaki to join Kaniere. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he returned to work in Tamaki on 5 Mar 1954. Advanced to Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on 5 Jan 1954. Appointed to Bellona on 16 Sep 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 15 Oct 1955 to return the ship to the RN. Arrived in Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. Appointed to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and after working up sailed from Britain to NZ via the Mediterranean. However, the problem at Suez meant that she had to travel via South Africa. Royalist arrived at Devonport on 20 Dec 1956. Short Service Commission expired on 17 Feb 1957 and he was placed on the Retired List. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| EVANS, James Frederick | 920446 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Dunedin 14 Apr 1932. Employed a as a clerk for Commercial Cleaners, Dunedin. Was a CMT Trainee and served in 31 Fd Bty for three years and became a Bombardier. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC 30 Aug 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Sydney. Continued via Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954, entered Korea 12 Nov 1954 and M/I to his unit on 13 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Field Hosp (Korea) BCFH (K) ON 21 Mar 1955 and discharged direct to unit on 4 Apr 1955. Had several conflicts with Army rules, 60 days detention 5 Mar 1956 less 25 days for good conduct. Released from Brit Com MCE to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Apr 1956. Emplaned 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 151 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.834 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died Alexandria 30 Nov 1974 aged 42 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EVANS, John Frederick | 211088 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born in Masterton 7 Dec 1922. Previous service in both Army and RNZAF a total of four years 11 days. Served in 4th Light A.F.V. Regt (Wellington Mounted Rifles) the TSFD to the RNZAF. Served overseas with the RNZAF 29 Oct 1943–8 Nov 1944 in the New Hebrides and the Solomon Islands. RTNZ and TSFD to the Army for 2 NZEF Reinforcements and served in 1 PW Camp, Featherston. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Labourer for Bradley Electric Co, Masterton. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. His Korea File holds almost no detail of his service in Korea. M/O from his unit to Pusan on 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation. Embarked on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954. Completed his journey by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland on 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 161 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| EVANS, Richard Eaton (Scouse) | 203707 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/09/2052 | Born Everton, Liverpool, UK, on 14 Feb 1921. Previous service in the British Army, with the King's Own Scottish Borderers in Burma during WWII. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939–45. Forman electro-plater in Auckland. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 27 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 7 Jan 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt initially Gun Sergeant in C Troop 162 Bty, then 163 Bty as Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Next appointed Troop Sergeant Major (Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class) Easy Troop, then Battery Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer 2nd Class 18 Jul 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 and deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952 for Instructor duties. Served in Korea one year 279 days. Posted to SMD. On Escort Duties to Ardmore Detention Barracks 8–12 Oct 1952. On TOD to Clarence River 31 Jan–3 Feb 1953. Further TOD to Ardmore Detention Barracks 12–17 Feb 1953 as escort. Discharged 17 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Returned to the UK and was employed in a car factory. Died at Sefton Gen Hosp, Liverpool (founded 1859) on 6 Dec 1975 aged 54 years. |
| EVANS, Robert Alfred | 34732 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZDC | 02/06/2054 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 19 Jun 1932. Regular Force soldier who enlisted 21 Jan 1952 had served one and 1/2 years before posting to Korea. He was an apprentice Dental Technician at the Dental Section Papakura Camp. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952 then Temporary Corporal 22 Jun 1953. Re-classified as Dental Mechanic Nov 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight on 2 Jun 1954 to Sydney and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 11 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 12 Jun 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1954. CTBA 16 Fd Regt and returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Sergeant 22 Oct 1952. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked on HMT New Australia 10 Nov for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas 172 days. SOS Kayforce 7 Dec 1954 and reposted to former RF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served in Malaya 15 Jun 1955–20 Oct 1955. May have been awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| EVANS, Robert J (Oscar) | 206155 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan (815419, Private, NZ Infantry. Tailor from Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mrs R.A. Evans (mother), Wellington.) Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 222 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.835 was sent on 29 Feb 1957 to his given address in Wellington. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, 26 Dec 2009. |
| EVANS, Thomas Keith | 16086 | Commander (Supply & Secretariat) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bidstone, Cheshire, UK, on 6 Sep 1919. Lent to RNZN and left England in SS Ruahine on 15 Feb 1957 to come to NZ. Served in Philomel 15 Feb–21 Mar 1957. Appointed to Royalist as the Supply & Secretariat Commander on 22 Mar 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the 2nd Commission voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Commander Evans returned to the UK and was in HMNZS Maori 19 Jul–22 Sep 1958. Reverted to the RN to date 23 Sep 1958 at the completion of his loan service. Served in RNZN one year six months. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| EVANS, William George | 14341 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Heswell, Cheshire, UK, 15 Aug 1925. Employed as a saw-mill labourer before he entered the RN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 5 Mar 1943 with Service Number D/JX429080. Underwent training at Collingwood followed by Scotia and Drake 1. Drafted to Duke of York (battleship) 11 Sep 1943. In Dec the Duke of York was part of a task force which encountered the German battleship Scharnhorst off the North Cape of Norway. Scharnhorst hit Duke of York twice with little effect but was herself hit by several of Duke of York's 14-inch shells, silencing one of her turrets and hitting a boiler room. Torpedoes did more damage to Scharnhorst allowing the Duke of York to open fire again and sink the enemy ship. Advanced to Telegraphist 3 Dec 1943. Served in Drake 1 on 11 Apr 1944 then drafted to Odyssey on 7 May 1944 which was an administration centre for Special Operations. Drafted to Lothian (converted to Landing Ship HQ vessel) 1 Oct 1944–12 Jun 1946. This was notable for the mutiny (the first in the RN since the 19th Century) which occurred after reaching Balboa, Panama. This was the result of atrocious conditions on board caused by heat, lack of ventilation, lack of fresh water and 300 more men than the ship’s normal complement. The ship was not used for the task and eventually went to Sydney. Telegraphist Evans returned to Britain and was discharged 20 Aug 1946. Entered the RNZN at Maori 23 Oct 1952 and eventually arrived in Philomel 27 Nov 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for Korean waters. RTNZ about 23 Jul 1955 but he remained in this ship until posting to Irirangi 8 Nov 1955–6 Jun 1957. Later served again in Philomel and Kaniere and returned to Britain where he was DEE from Maori 22 Oct 1958. His WWII medals are not shown but without doubt would include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. Possibly qualified for the Pacific Star. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| EVANS, Winston James | 645773 | Leading Dental Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 2 Oct 1934. Entered RNZN on 9 Apr 1953 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (P/SBA). Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 9 Nov 1953 while in Philomel. Changed trade to Dental Assistant (DA) on 4 Jul 1955 while serving in Tamaki. Advanced to Leading Dental Assistant on 1 Sep 1955. He served in Philomel 21 Nov 1955–7 May 1956 then returned to Tamaki. Advanced to Leading Dental Mechanic 19 Jul 1956. Drafted 7 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained with Royalist until 28 Oct 1958. From 29 Oct 1958 to 4 Apr 1961 he served in either Tamaki or Philomel rotating at short intervals between the two. Advanced to PODM 1 Nov 1959 while in Tamaki. Went on TOD to Irirangi 26 Apr–1 Jun 1960 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 5 Jan 1961 to 11 Apr 1962. The remainder of naval service was mainly in either Philomel or Tamaki except for short TODs to Royalist Lachlan and Wakefield. Discharged from the RNZN 21 Jul 1969 and was TSFD to the NZ Army Dental Corps. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| EVELEIGH, Alfred Edward James | 206471 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Foxton 3 Jan 1930. A Motor mechanic for Commercial Motors, Queen St., Palmerston North. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Jun 1951 on the Wahine at Wellington and sailed for Korea. (Further details on this voyage in the Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. He worked almost all his time in the Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon while in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Sep 1952 to Temporary Corporal 25 Oct 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned 4 Jul 1953 Iwakuni for NZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Sep 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later entitled to NZDSM. Died Hibiscus Coast, Auckland, 23 Apr 2009 aged 78 years. |
| EVELEIGH, Ronald Albert | 206352 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/04/2051 | Born 7 Apr 1932. Came from Papatoetoe. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RTNZ 3 Apr 1951. The RTNZ Roll No.7 states “under-age”. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1951. Enlisted in Regular Force. Served in South Vietnam 6 Jul 1965– 9 Apr 1966. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Qualifying date 6 Jan 1966. At 1 Inf Bde Gp in Jun 1966. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class, RNZAOC. At 2 Central Ordnance Depot, Linton Camp, 26 Aug 1975. Discharged 24 Mar 1980 from Army Training Group, Waiouru. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EVERETT, William Raymond (Ray) | 207902 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/02/2052 | Born Invercargill 19 Mar 1925. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 443262 from 16 Jun 1944–16 Dec 1945. Served overseas 23 May to 5 Nov 1945. Awarded the Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed As a linesman for Post & Telegraph Department Invercargill. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 1 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was with his unit right from the start. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 9 Aug 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 18 Aug 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Oct to 5 Nov 1951. Re-admitted 13 Nov–8 Dec 1951 and remains on X(ii) List. Re-admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Jan 1951, returned to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jan 1952 for RTNZ via A.M.F Wing Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney Australia. Deplaned Auckland 8 Feb 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 61 days. Returned to Southland where treatment continued at Southland Hospital. Discharged 16 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in 33 Bty, 3 Fd Regt RNZA, 21 Sep 1953–1 Jun 1955. Temporary Bombardier 9 Oct 1953. Discharged at own request. His Kayforce medals were engraved at A&G Workshop, but location not named. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Geraldine, 11 Sep 2002 aged 77 years. |
| EVERITT, Leslie | 204243 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZDC | 19/04/2052 | 14/05/2054 | Born Wellington 14 Sep 1923. Les Everitt served for 2½ years in the RNZAF including time in the Pacific theatre. He next served in Jayforce for approx two years as a Sapper (Service No 631448) and was sent to serve in Tokyo Bn and also spent time with RAAF base at Bofu. On RTNZ continued to serve in the Territorial Force, RNZE. He was a male nurse with the Auckland Hospital Board before he was attested as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 as a Private in RNZ Dental Corps on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey on a Qantas or BCPA flight to Iwakuni, Japan. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement on 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 25 Apr 1952. Posted from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952. M/I and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt on 12 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 Jun 1952 and appointed Dental Assistant at NZ Base HQ. on 19 Apr 1952 M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA on 31 Jul 1952. This series of TODs became a familiar routine for Leslie Everitt. Promoted Lance Corporal and to Temporary Corporal on 1 Sep 1952 and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt 21 Nov 1952. His job as a dental technician meant he was often on the move attending dental problems in 16 Fd Regt RNZA, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 22 Apr 1953 and two days later was again at 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Assistant to the Dental Officer on 4 Jun 1953. Reverted to Corporal (while in hospital) and then re-promoted Temporary Sergeant on 15 Jul 1953. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb on 16 Jun 1953. After some time in hospital was TSFD to Brit Com Convalescent Training Depot. Discharged from Brit Com Conv Trg Dep 10 Aug 1953 and posted back to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Sub Sergeant on 1 Sep 1953. His movements between 16 Fd Regt, 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base continued again through 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Mar 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ (Medical) 27 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1954 for RTNZ as a medical walking case. Travelled to Sydney by Qantas and continued to deplane at Wellington 14 May 1954 from a Teal flight. Served overseas two years 26 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Oct 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.838 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to an address in Auckland. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died at Papakura on 8 Aug 1990 aged 67 years. |
| EVES, Alfred | 13786 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Hampstead, London, UK, 28 Jan 1919. Employed as a salesperson before he entered the RN at Ganges on 1 Oct 1934 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy Telegraphist 9 Feb 1936. His first ship was Arethusa (light cruiser) launched the year he joined the RN. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 28 Jul 1936 and to Telegraphist 28 Apr 1937. He also served in Lupin (minesweeper), Pelican (sloop) 1 Apr 1939–27 Jun 1940 and was badly damaged in the Norwegian campaign in Apr 1940. His next ship was Verdun, 28 Jun 1940–22 Mar 1942, noted for bringing the body of the British Unknown Soldier from Calais to Dover in 1920. Damaged 1 Nov 1940 by bomb off Yarmouth which hit the bridge area Killing the Captain and 10 men. After repair resumed North Sea convoy protection duties. Was involved in sustained actions against E-Boats Apr to Nov 1941. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 9 Dec 1941 and to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) 6 Jan 1942. Drafted to Bicester (Hunt-class escort destroyer) 11 Apr 1942–28 Jul 1942. Drafted to Uganda (light cruiser) 16 Aug 1942–10 Jan 1944. Was involved in convoy protections duties and then was part of the escort for RMS Queen Mary taking Winston Churchill and staff to Washington. This group travelled at 30 Knots (56km/h). Uganda was part of the bombardment fleet for Operation Husky (the invasion of Sicily) on 10 Jul 1943. Alfred Eves also served in Ranee (escort carrier), Loch More (frigate) in the Indian Ocean and Malayan landings, also served in Duncansby Head (repair ship) and later Bleasdale (destroyer). Released from RN 4 Apr 1949. His medals Include Naval GSM 1915 Palestine (1936–39), 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori, London 31 Mar 1952 as Telegraphist and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on successive days. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel, Irirangi and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 9 Jan–28 May 1953 probably to be updated on new equipment. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1955–18 Aug 1956. Sailed for Korean waters about 28 Apr 1955 and RTNZ about 9 Jul 1956. Later served in Philomel, Royalist and Irirangi. Discharged to RA 20 Mar 1962. Awarded Naval LS&GS Medal 11 Sep 1958 with Gratuity. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Later went to live in California, USA. |
| EVES, Eric George | 206157 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Blenheim 21 Aug 1925. Served in the RNZAF and trained as an Air Gunner. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Painter for the Wellington Harbour Board. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier 8 Jan 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while appointed MT Bombardier. Promoted Bombardier 10 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List for furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll 60) via Australia and deplaned Wellington 25 Apr 1952 from RMA Ararangi ex Sydney. To report to CD Trg Depot Linton a conclusion of Furlough. Did Not return to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 28 Jul 1952 and posted to the Regular Force. Later served in CD Training Depot and was working in in CD MT Workshop Trentham Camp as a veh mechanic. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 5 Oct 1966. Posting to A&G Workshop 9 Oct 1967 and appointed CSM (Warrant Officer 2nd Class) Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) 27 Mar 1974. Retired from the Army 10 Mar 1974 but died Otahuhu two months later on 10 May 1974. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EVITTS, Leslie George | 15857 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 3 Dec 1940. Entered RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 17 May 1956. Underwent training in Tamaki, advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Junior Seaman 17 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jun 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Also served in Paea, advanced to Able Seaman. Served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Rotoiti, Royalist again, Pukaki, Irirangi and Lachlan again. DEE 7 Nov 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| EXWORTH, Leo Bernard Howard | 208926 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Isleworth, Middlesex, England 19 Jul 1928. Employed as a mechanical shovel operator for P.W.D. Invercargill. Attested 18 Jun 1953 in Kayforce at Dunedin. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Japan. deplaning Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 1– 2 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Aug 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov and completed the RTNZ flying from Sydney and deplaning Harewood 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.839 was sent on 20 Feb 1957 to Riverbank Cottage in Waipahi, Central Otago. Died Christchurch 29 May 2010. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| EYLES, Herbert Frank Marsden | 208620 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Wellington 13 Jan 1924. Motor trimmer, for Motor Assemblies, Christchurch. Attested 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Christchurch. Posted to RNZA in Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Embarked Sasebo for se trip to Korea. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 14 Jul 1952. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 16 Aug and returned to 16 Fd 13 Sep 1953. Admitted to CDS Tokyo 11–14 Oct 1953. Moto NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for NZ (furlough) 13 Mar 1954 and deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Attached FAP to Area 5 Wellington then to Waiouru after leave. Re-emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight for Sydney and re-entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr and re-entered Korea 4 May 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–31 Aug 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov and embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Total service in Korea two years 110 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Feb 1955. Died Hastings 15 Feb 1978. Buried Hastings Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FABRICIUS, Yens Emil | 208721 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 4 Nov 1930. Miner at State Coal Mine Ohai. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 for passage to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 27 Aug 1952. He had several occasions where he failed to obey military orders and behaviour which cost him money and time. Released from NZ Base Camp Guardhouse and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 24 Aug 1954 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 10 Jul 1967 aged 37 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FADDES, Robert George | 924003 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Gore on 15 May 1930. Driver for Rosebank Sawmilling coy., Balclutha. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Embarked Sasebo and travelled by ship to Pusan. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 May. Entered Korea 18 May 1953. Served at Div HQ at the Imjin River area. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy3 Jul 1954. Admitted NOR. MASH 9 Aug 1954. Attached FAP to 1 Corps US Army at Uijongbu for three months 13 Aug–8 Nov 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ on 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea, UN Korea Medals and KWSM. Living in Stirling, South Otago in 2005. Died Chateau Village Hospital, Balclutha, 30 Aug 2009 aged 79 years. Buried Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. |
| FAHEY, Douglas Edward | 208598 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 14/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 24 Jan 1930. Engineer for Waiau Engineering Co, Tuatapere, Southland. Attested 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 25 Jun 1952 and entered Korea 26 Jun. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 28 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Mar 1953 and appointed gun artificer. Lance Bombardier 21 Apr 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 20 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Jun 1954 and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. Farmed at Glencoe about halfway between Winton and Gore. Died Dunedin Public Hospital 19 May 2009 aged 79 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FAID, John | 106129 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Cromwell, Otago 19 Aug 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN on 22 Sep 1950 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Taupo on 27 Aug 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korean waters. Advanced to Stores Assistant 22 May 1951. Also served in Hawea in Korean waters between 6 Oct 1951 and 15 Jan 1952 before returning to HMNZS Taupo. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained in Taupo until 19 Jan 1953. Later served in Black Prince 5 Mar 1954–26 Jan 1955 and Bellona 27 Jan–18 Apr 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant (Local) 4 Nov 1954 but reverted when in Bellona. Later served in Kiwi, Philomel (Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Jan 1957) Royalist, Black Prince again and Kaniere. Discharged 28 Apr 1961, SNLR. Died Auckland, 9 Jan 1969 aged 39 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FAIRBAIRN, Archibald Stirling Bell | 14364 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Innerwick, East Lothian, Scotland 18 Apr 1926. Was a railway porter before he joined the RN with Service No JX 657605. Little is known of his RN service of any documents thus seen. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Jan 1953 for a term of six years and was granted the rate of Able Seaman recognising his previous service in the RN. On arrival in NZ was posted to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 15 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malaysian and Korean waters. Travelled from Kure to Hong Kong in the troopship Dilwara 2–6 Jan 1955. His Korean War Gratuity, together with two other seamen, was forfeited on account of misconduct. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 but stayed with Kaniere until 19 Jan 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. In Philomel 20 Jan 1956–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ was in Philomel 17–23 Oct 1958. Returned to the UK and was DEE at Maori 5 Jan 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| FAIRLEY, Lynell Scott | 689432 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Wellington 4 Apr 1931. Driver for Larsen Builders, Napier. Attested Napier 18 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned on 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Served in ‘C’ Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 9 Sep 1955. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 20 Dec 1955 and appointed Section Commander. Granted 9 daysR&R Leave 29 Oct–6 Nov 1955. Previously granted 12 Month extension of service cancelled 18 Jan 1956. Court Martialled, severely reprimanded 29 Feb 1956, sentence mitigated 22 Mar 1956. Promoted Corporal, M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 191 days. SOS Kayforce 15 Jun 1956 and posted to a TF Unit. Died Auckland 30 Jan 1980 aged 49 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FALCONER, James Frank | 458919 | Lance Bombardier | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Foxton 26 May 1931. Sawmill hand from Mangakino. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Discharge action was stopped. Re-embarked for Korea 6 Oct 1954. Discharged 19 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Came from Waihi prior to re-joining the Army. Gurr’s Battalion. Section Commander, B Coy. RTNZ 12 Nov 1965 on flight NSL 24. Awarded GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Posted to 1 Bn Depot, Burnham Camp pending discharge in May 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| FANNING, Edward Stephen | 211274 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 28 Nov 1928. Labourer employed by Gisborne Borough Council. Enlisted 2 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. One of 52 in this Reinforcement. Posted to RNZA 29 Jun 1953 while in training. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 as a GNR on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Dec 1953. M/O 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ and discharge. Completed RTNZ deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) from Sydney. Served overseas 358 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955. Died Gisborne 3 Aug 1967 aged 38 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FARGHER, John | 1097 | Commissioned Communications Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Bolton, England 29 May 1915. He was living in Whangarei and was employed as a baker’s assistant prior to his entry into the NZ Division of the Royal Navy in Philomel as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 May 1931. He changed to Signalman Boy on 7 Nov 1931 and was drafted to Diomede (light cruiser dating from just after WWI) on 25 Jun 1932. Over the next three years he served in either Diomede or Dunedin (also a light cruiser). Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 29 Nov 1932 and to Signalman on 1 Nov 1933. He was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 23 Jul–19 Oct 1935 then returned to Dunedin. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Dunedin on 3 Nov 1936 and sailed to Britain where he went for more training and to gain further experience. He was in Pembroke for approx two months and was drafted to Warspite (battleship) on 29 Jun 1937–7 Mar 1938. He then served in Imogen (destroyer) based on HMS St Angelo (Malta) and was used to enforce the arms blockade during the Spanish Civil War. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 15 Dec 1938. Drafted to Achilles 9 Mar 1939 and was involved in on 13 Dec 1939 in the Battle of the River Plate where the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee was fought and then scuttled by her crew. Achilles came back to NZ and he was drafted to Philomel II (Naval Office Wellington) on 21 Oct 1940. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals on 1 Oct 1951. Drafted to USS Perkins (destroyer) on 13 Feb–17 Apr 1942 for special duty. 1942 was a busy year for John Fargher. He served in Leander, Ascania, Philomel, NOW, Philomel where he advanced to Yeoman of Signals (Temporary) on 1 Oct 1942, HMAS Cerberus, Matai and Philomel. 1943 and 44 were similar years for John Fargher but also included Kahu, Matai and Cook II (the NZ base, Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands). Advanced to Yeoman of Signals on 19 Nov 1944. On 18 Apr 1945 he was drafted to Achilles (now repaired and back with the NZ Fleet) and was involved in some of the last actions in the Pacific War. She was in Tokyo Harbour in late 1945. He was back serving in Philomel on 19 May 1946 and alternated between Philomel and Tamaki until 14 Apr 1948. He re-engaged on 1 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, he War Medal and the RN LS&GG Medal on 9 Mar 1950. There is no mention on his file of the Atlantic Star and the NZ War Service Medal are not mentioned on his record. Clerical error perhaps? Advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals on 1 Nov 1947. Drafted to Arbutus on 15 Apr 1946 and then to Arabis on 6 Jul 1948 and sailed in that ship when she was returned to the RN. He was posted to Taupo briefly then to HMS Mercury (RN Signals School) to Maori and was promoted to Commissioned Communications Officer on 1 Jan 1950. He was then briefly in HMS Victory, Mercury (again), Ocean (light carrier) and was appointed to HMS Maidstone (Submarine Depot Ship) from 11 Sep 1950 to 11 Feb 1952. He RTNZ 22 Feb 1952 a Com Coms Officer with Seniority dated 1 Jan 1950. He served in Philomel until appointed (additional) on 15 Jun 1952 to Hawea. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He later served in Irirangi, Bellona, Black Prince and was borne additional to Irirangi from 10 Feb–20 Nov 1954. He returned to Philomel and was Discharged to RA on 27 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FARLEY, Harold Thompson | 12789 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 08/10/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Salford, Lancashire, UK. on 21 May 1909. He was an errand boy before entering the RN at Devonport on 17 Sep 1924 as a 15 year–old and rated a Boy 2nd Class. Issued the Service No J111667. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Jun 1925. He was drafted to Valiani 13 Oct 25 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 May 27 and to Able Seaman 21 Nov 1928. He reached Petty Officer and was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 3 Jun 1942 while serving in HMS Osprey a RN anti-submarine training base 1940–44. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori in London on 29 May 1949 as an Able Seaman. On the following two-days he advanced to Leading Seaman and then to Petty Officer. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Lachlan where he remained until drafted to Bellona 26 Feb 1950. This posting and the next two were very short. Drafted to Kaniere 19 Jul 1950–14 Jan 1951. He then served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Hawea 8 Oct 1951. Hawea was already in Korean and Japanese water’s and it is not known how he travelled to join his ship. He may have taken passage in Taupo which sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 and joined his ship in Japan. RTNZ in Hawea arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. A note on his posting card states Hawea’ s C & M Party for 14 days. He returned to UK travelling by RMS Rangitata and was DEE from the RNZN at Maori on 19 May 1952 and returned to Blackpool, Lancashire. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. He appears to have returned to the RN and served from 16 Jul 1953 to 8 Sep 1962. DEE to shore as a Chief Petty Officer. |
| FARLEY, Terence Jeremiah | 208911 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born New Plymouth 8 Dec 1928. Labourer in Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 10 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as a GNR on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to his unit on 25 Oct 1953. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation and RTNZ. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Attested 1 Aug 1957 in Hokitika for RF service in Malaya. Underwent training in Waiouru. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp 15 Dec 1957. M/I to FTC Kota Tinggi 27 Dec 1957 for training at Jungle Warfare School. Shown as serving C Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Twice awarded detention of 27 days. Emplaned Changi, Singapore 14 Feb 1959 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Feb 1959. Discharged 28 Jul 1959 at own request on payment and TSFD to the Territorial Force Reserve. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FARMER, James Alexander | 13807 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/02/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Portsmouth, UK, on 2 Apr 1922. Was a scholar before he entered the RN as an Engine Room Artificer (Apprentice) with Service No P/MX 55036 on 17 Aug 1937. His training was conducted in Caledonia and in the MTE, Rosyth, 5 Sep 1939–20 Jun 1941 and Victory 21 Jun–26 Aug 1941 where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class (Fitter & Turner) on 1 Jun 1941. Drafted to Ambuscade (destroyer) based in HMS Orlando at Greenock. Drafted to Ramillies (battleship) 27 Aug 1941–21 Nov 1942. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 1 Jul 1942. During his time Ramillies the ship was involved in Atlantic convoy protection and in 1942 served in the Indian Ocean and was based in several place like Trincomalee, Addu Atoll and Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya. The fleet task was to find and ‘discourage’ the Japanese fleet from entering the Indian Ocean but then had to withdraw as the Japanese fleet was far superior to the Allied Fleet. Another task was to capture the Vichy port of Diego Suarez in Madagascar. While the port had been captured Ramillies was overflown buy a Japanese float plane launched from the Japanese submarine I–10 which was in company with I–16 and I–20. The result of this flight was an attack by the Japanese midget submarine M–20B on Ramillies which fired one torpedo causing hole 30 x 30 feet just forward at ‘A Turret’ (15-inch main armament) and causing much damage. The MV British Loyalty was just moving astern when she was hit by the second torpedo from M–20B meant for Ramillies. The Japanese crew of M–20B beached their vessel and made for a pick-up point but the British were advised and the two crewmen were killed in a fire fight with Royal Marines three-days later. James Farmer’s next ship was Ceylon (light cruiser) which he joined 28 Jun 1943. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 1 Jul 1943 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 1 Jul 1945. During 1944 and 1945 Ceylon was involved with several operations with combined allied fleets serving in several operations such as Op Diplomat, Op Cockpit, Op Pedal, Op Crimson and Op Meridian and operations to intercept Japanese evacuation convoys off Burma. Ceylon was also present at Penang, Malaya, on 2 Sep 1945 for the formal surrender of Japanese forces. James Farmer remained in the ship until 5 Mar 1946. Between 6 Mar 1946 And 28 May 1952 he also served in HMS Indomitable (carrier) 26 Mar 1946–25 Aug 1947, in which he started his return to Britain but joined HMS Liverpool on 25 Aug 1948–18 May 1950, in the Mediterranean and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 1 Jul 1949. He then served in HMS Adamant (submarine depot ship) 29 Jul 1950–9 Apr 1952. Released from RN 8 May 1954. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 9 May 1952 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on the following two-days. On arrival in NZ he was stationed in Philomel until 1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but he remained in this ship until drafted to Bellona 7 May 1954. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class 1 Jul 1954. Served in Black Prince 12 Jan–18 Aug 1955, Bellona 19 Aug 1955–16 Apr 1956, Royalist 14 Apr 1956–4 Jan 1957. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Oct 1956. Also served in Philomel 5 Jan 1957 and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Oct 1957. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jan 1958–12 May 1957. Also served in Philomel then Rotoiti and back to Philomel 3 Feb 1964. Discharged to RA on 8 May 1964. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal, Korea Medal, UN Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal 21 Apr 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FARQUHARSON, James Murray | 33587 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Sawyers Bay, Dunedin 18 Jul 1918. Railway porter in Dunedin. Three years in B Coy, Otago Inf Bn, Port Chalmers, in the TF 1936. Served during WWII. Embarked with the 4th Reinforcements and NZ Div Cav elements 8 Nov 1940 and disembarked Egypt 19–20 Dec 1940. Served in Lustre Force in Greece and Crete Mar 1941. Reported safe in Egypt 18 May 1941. Battle Casualty (wounded) and Physical exhaustion between 13 Dec 1942–3 Jan 1943. Admitted 2 NZ Gen Hops 3 Jan 1943. Discharged from Hosp 6 Feb 1943. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 25 Jan 1944 and embarked Taranto 27 Aug 1944 to Return to Egypt. Embarked Egypt 22 Nov 1944 and disembarked Wellington 3 Jan 1945 and was discharged 11 Apr 1945. Served overseas four years 57 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in the Regular Force. Attested 22 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 11 Dec 1952. M/O from Burnham Camp 24 Mar 1953 for emplanement at Wellington 25 Mar 1953 as a Gunner. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I 16 Fd Regt 7 Apr 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Apr 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot after he went AWOL in last week of his time at the Conv Depot. M/O to NZRTU 26 Jun and then to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jul 1953. He appeared to have disdain for Army rules. Showed by times promoted–demoted to Temporary Lance Bombardier and Gunner. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood 28 Sep 1954. Discharged 9 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 18 Oct 1955 as a Lance Corporal in RNZASC and re-emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955. M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement 4 Dec and then to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec 1955. Served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. His lack of adherence to NZ Army or Unit Routine orders soon showed. RTNZ deplaning Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 16 Jun 1966 aged 48 years. |
| FARRELL, Henry Joseph (Mick) | 207760 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Christchurch 26 Jun 1927. Served in BCOF Japan. Embarked Lyttelton 30 Jun 1946 on HMT Chitral. RTNZ 17 Aug 1947. (Private, 668139, NZ Infantry. Clicker (shearing industry). Next-of-kin, Mrs M.F. Farrell, Addington, Christchurch). Also served in Regular Force (RNZAOC) Feb 1949–Apr 1950. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Shoe clicker (cuts the uppers for boots or shoes from leather) Initially posted to RNZA but TSFD to RNZASC and Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 26 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde bound for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZASC, Driver, in NZ Transport Platoon. Posted to NZ Base HQ 8 Jul 1951 and M/I on 10 Jul. TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Had great sense of humour according to his team-mates. Discharged 7 Aug 1952. Died Christchurch 6 May 2013 aged 85 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FARRELL, Sydney George | 208131 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 03/07/2053 | Born Alexandria 13 Sep 1928. Hometown Clyde. Telegraph Linesman in Dunedin. Attested in the Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 3 Oct 1951 and sailed for Korea. Disembarked and entered Korea 6 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) and M/I 10 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Line NCO 16 Jan 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 1–17 Jan 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Sep 1952 and to Corporal 1 Feb 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Member of Alexandra RSA 2002. Died Alexandra, 29 Oct 2008 aged 80 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FARROW, Rex Leslie | 206309 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Napier 28 Dec 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 11 Oct 1948. (806466, Private NZEME, Farmhand. Next-of-kin, Mrs K.E. Farrow, Dannevirke). Disembarked Auckland from the HMT Westralia 11 Oct 1948. Presser for Valet Dry Cleaners, Dannevirke. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served with the Bty to north of Seoul and back south to the Imjin River area. Pictured in Auckland Weekly News 16 May 1951 with Sergeant Gallagher’s gun-crew of Gunner D. Feehan (Wellington), B. Boyden (Dannevirke), D. Liddington (Hamilton), W. Monkhouse (Whangarei) and R. Farrow (Dannevirke). M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Jun 1952. Died at his home Otaki 29 Nov 1986 aged 58 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–439, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FASENE, Kenneth Dawson | 203993 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 08/11/2053 | Born Niue Island, Cook Group on 27 Jan 1925. Die caster, Auckland. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on the troopship Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. Served in 163 Bty. Accidentally injured and admitted to 25 CDS 30 Apr 1952. Discharged from 75 ADS to unit 3 May 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 3–8 Feb 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Oct 1953. Embarked Pusan on the troopship E-Sang 9 Aug 1953 for Japan. M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 18 Jan 1954. Living Albany, Auckland, 2011. Died Albany 9 Apr 2022 aged 97 years. His service was held at the North Shore Memorial Park Chapel. |
| FATT, James Edward (Jim) | 204069 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/10/2053 | Born Dargaville 10 Jan 1930. Bushman for PWD Mangakino. Attested at Paeroa 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Jun 1951 on the Wahine at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17–28 Sep 1951 but remained on X(ii) List. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ and M/I to unit from NZRTU. Admitted several times to medical units and passed from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU to serving unit. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 8 Sep 1952 and M/O from NZRTU, posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953 and served in 163 Bty. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 12 Feb 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Amb and discharged to unit 20 Feb 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 18 May 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 May 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 74 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Dec 1953 and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.854 was returned unclaimed to Base Records (now Defence Pers Archive) where it remains his day. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papakura 22 Nov 2016 aged 85 years. |
| FAULKNER, Albert | 13845 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Birmingham, UK, 12 Oct 1918. Entered the RN on 26 Oct 1938 as an Ordnance Artificer 5th Class with Service No D/C/MX 58254. His initial training was conducted in Victory, Excellent and Pembroke. Advanced to Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class on 12 Nov 1939. Drafted 9 Feb 1940 to Mashona (destroyer completed in Apr 1939) and operated from HMS Pembroke. She was involved in trying to prevent German shipping returning to their home ports, the search in Nov 1939 for Scharnhorst and Gneisenau after the sinking of the armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindi. Mashona served in the Norway Campaign Apr–Jun 1940 and was under heavy air attack in Alesund, Namsos, Lillesjona and Andalsnes when involved with supporting allied troops and then with evacuating the troops from Norway. She also took part in the hunt for Bismarck after the sinking of HMS Hood. Bismarck was sunk on 27 May and while returning to her home station Mashona was heavily attacked by German aircraft the following day and sunk. Albert Faulkner was one of the survivors. Served in Pembroke 29 Mary–20 Oct 1941. Drafted to Achates (destroyer) 31 Oct 1941–6 Apr 1942 which was under repair and conversion during this time. He then served in HMS Hornet (Shore Station) and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class on 12 Nov 1943. Served in Victory then in Asbury (an RN administration base in New York. His next ship appears to be Argonaut (light cruiser) (shown as ARGONANT on the posting card) 1 Oct 1943–11 Nov 1946 but Argonaut was in the USA being repaired so the posting Asbury to Argonaut is quite possible. He also served in Illustrious, Sep 1947–Nov 1948 then Implacable and advanced to AO2 on 1 Dec 1948. He then served in Excellent, Hornet again a was released from the RN on 6 Jun 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Burma Star (‘Pacific’ clasp), Italy Star and War Medal issued in Jul 1949. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 7 Jun 1952 as OA4 and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class the following day followed by Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class and Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on subsequent days. On arrival in NZ was drafted to Black Prince then Philomel, Bellona, Hawea, Bellona, again and Black Prince again Sep 1955–27 Dec 1952. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 25 Apr 1954. Drafted to Royalist 28 Dec 1956 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the second commission. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jun 1958 but Albert remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 30 Sep 1958. He served in Royalist for a further term 18 Jul 1960–8 Dec 1961. Served in the Artificer Division. Discharged to RA on 6 Jun 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FAULKNER, Ernest William | 207705 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 163 Bty from Pusan to the north. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.855 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FAULKNER, Samuel Ross | 203623 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2055 | Born Aratapu, near Dargaville 16 Apr 1926. Served in RNZAF 18 Aug 194 to 8 Jun 1945 with Service No 4310795. He was at the RNZAF NCO’s School of Instruction and was a Sergeant while training to be a pilot. But was TSFD to the Army. Served in the Army from Jun 1945–Nov 1945. Served on father’s farm between service with the Armed Forces. Served in Jayforce 6 Mar 1946. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served as 642183, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farmer from Te Kopuru. Next-of-kin Mrs H.M. Faulkner, Te Kopuru (mother). Embarked Japan as Lance Corporal 6 Aug 1947. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 1 Oct 1947. He was an assistant chamberman for Kempthorne Prosser Coy, Otahuhu, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB 31 Aug 1950. To be Bombardier 2 Nov 1950 while in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number in Training & Reinforcement Battery. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Served in Artillery Signals (Line and Radio). Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Sep 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 17 Oct 1951. Hospitalised twice during this period. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 ex Sydney. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 for return to Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Jun 1952. M/O on posting to Brit Com Leave Unit (Ebisu Camp) Tokyo 13 Jul–30 Nov 1952 where he was a cashier in the Kayforce Det. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ and was again posted to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 12 Apr–5 Sep 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Sergeant 14 Feb 1953.TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough) and emplaned Japan 5 Dec 1953 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned for Korea 29 Dec 1953. Again attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 4 Jan–1 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to NZ Base HQ 5 Apr 1954. Granted a 12-months extension of service dating from 18 Aug 1954. Applied to join RF in Oct 1954 and was offered rank of Pt. Temporary Lance Corporal but Kayforce engagement was not due to expire until Aug 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Feb 1955 and was discharged direct to unit 26 Feb 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Jun 1955. Embarked Kobe 18 Jun 1955 on SS Changsha for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 19 Jul 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea four years 70 days. To attend Chest Clinic Te Kopuru Hospital. Convalescence at home under medical supervision. Discharged 30 Jun 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.856 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to his given address in Dargaville. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died 27 Feb 2005 aged 79 years. |
| FAWCETT, John Eugene | 689435 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 04/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Blenheim 15 Mar 1931. Plumber, Ministry of Works, Trentham. Serving TF soldier who was in the 9th CMT intake. Enlisted in Kayforce 6 Jul 1953 and was posted to RNZE. Emplaned 4 Nov 1954 at Wellington as a Sapper on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt, Royal Engineers 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from the RNZE to the RNZA and CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt on 25 Jun 1954. Had several misdemeanours which caused loss of pay and time. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and travelled by RNZAF Hastings from Australia to deplane Harewood, 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 17 days. Discharged 8 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FAYEN, Athol Edwin | 13233 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Westport 20 Oct 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 2 Feb 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 2 Jun 1950. First sea service in Bellona 19 Jan–28 May 1951. Drafted to Taupo 29 May 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 20 Apr 1951. Took passage to Japan in Taupo sailing from Devonport on 29 Aug 1951 via Brisbane, Singapore and Hong Kong and TSFD to Hawea 6 Oct 1951 in Japan. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 in Hawea via Hong Kong, Singapore and Brisbane to Auckland. Also served in Irirangi and Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman 20 Jul 1952. Attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 29 Aug–14 Dec 1952. Also served in Kiwi on two occasions. Drafted to Bellona 10 Sep 1955. It is likely that he was a member of the crew of Bellona when that ship was returned to the UK. Served in Royalist (17 Apr 1956–21 Mar 1957) on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ. DEE 22 Oct 1957. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Living at Takaka 2007. Died Takaka, Golden Bay, on 20 Oct 2018 aged 85 years. |
| FAZAKERLEY, William Henry Lesley (Taffy) | 203668 | Staff Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/12/2051 | Born Aberystwyth, Wales on 9 Feb 1920. Previous service in the British Army. His NOK shown as his father living in Penrhyndendrath, North Wales UK. Living and working in Morrinsville as a Fitter & Turner. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Storeman Sergeant, Field Regiment HQ. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant. Admitted hospital with concussion. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1951 and admitted AMF Concord Hospital, Sydney on way back to NZ. Continued to complete RTNZ by air deplaning from Teal flight in Wellington on 12 Dec 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died George Manning Home, Christchurch 11 Sep 2013 aged 93 years. |
| FEAR, Desmond Harold | 204127 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (660710, Private, 2 Bn. Freezing Works Labourer from Picton. Next-of-kin, Mr A. Fear, Greymouth (father)). Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 1 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 241 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| FECK, Lyall Norman | 206875 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 21/07/2054 | Born Dannevirke 28 Oct 1929. Farmhand, Poole Estate, Dannevirke. Enlisted 18 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Amb 11 Mar 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged from there 21 Apr 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/I from unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 22–29 Jun 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 331 days. Discharged 25 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dannevirke 23 Jul 2016 aged 86 years. |
| FEEHAN, David William | 206158 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Wellington 16 Oct 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. (659883, Private, D Company, 22 Battalion, NZ Infantry, Grocer from Karori, Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs M.S. Feehan, Karori (mother)). Entered camp 8 Mar 1946. Sailed for Japan 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Qualified for NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served on No.1 Gun, C Troop, 162 Bty. Pictured in the snow in Korea in the Auckland Weekly News 16 May 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Died 4 Aug 2010, Palmerston North aged 84 years. |
| FEENEY, Robert (Bob) | 203522 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Auckland 2 Mar 1929. Factory hand in Cereal Foods, Auckland. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Able troop 161 Bty. Also employed as a Cook in 161 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Feb 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Mar 1951. M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ, Kure 31 Mar 1951. Attached FAP to NZ Det Kure 24 May–7 Jun 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Jun 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 30 Sep 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 18 Oct 1951. Went AWOL four times. Awarded 14 days Detention. M/I NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1952 and TSFD to NZ List. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 151 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.860 was sent 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Hamilton 24 March 2014, aged 84 years. |
| FEENEY, William | 203970 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Henderson, Auckland, 6 Mar 1924. Previous service in RNZAF 2 Nov 1942–24 Dec 1945 with Service No 422553. Served in the Pacific theatre from 7 March–7 Nov 1945 until RTNZ and demobilised 24 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Service Station attendant Upper Queen St., Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on 2nd Flight by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Disembarking Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Aug 1951. Served in 163 Bty. He had trouble adhering to rules and regulations. M/O to NZRTU then to NZ Base HQ for Clerks Course in Singapore 3 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU ex Clerks Course Singapore 12 Jul 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt 21 Jul 1952. Gunners Feeney, Cope and Skeen were sent on the course together. Accidentally injured (road accident) 25 Nov 1952, admitted 8055 MASH, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Nov 1952 and discharged to NZ Base HQ 12 Jan 1953 and placed on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 31 Jan 1952 and deplaned Auckland 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 236 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Remained under treatment in Auckland until discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1953. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ ref course in Singapore. GSM 1918 sent to recipient 14 May 1956. Living in Manurewa, Auckland, in 2001. Died 6 Mar 2007 aged 83 years. |
| FENTON, Bruce Hebenton | 12970 | Shipwright 3rd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 11/04/2056 | Born Wellington? on 1 Nov 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN on 19 May 1949 as an Acting Shipwright 4th Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 9 Sep 1949–19 Feb 1950. Served in Philomel for three months and then drafted to Bellona 17 May 1950. Advanced to SHIP4 on 15 May 1950. Returned to Tamaki 11 Dec 1950. Served in Lachlan 22 Feb 1952–1 Oct 1953 and advanced to SHIP3 on 19 May 1953. Drafted to Bellona 2 Oct 1953–20 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland circa 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. His posting card shows him back in Philomel 12 Apr 1956, so he was returned from Korea earlier than his ship. Advanced to Shipwright 2nd Class 19 May 1956. Served in Pukaki again during 9 Jun 1958–20 Jan 1959. Sent to the UK and was held on the books of Maori 4 Dec 1959 until drafted to Otago 22 Jun 1960 to be a member of the crew to bring Otago to NZ. Advanced to Shipwright 1st Class 19 May 1961 but remained in Otago until drafted back to Philomel on 27 Jan 1962. Later served in Irirangi, Royalist and Philomel and was then at COMAUCK on 7 Aug 1967. Awarded Naval LS&GSC Medal 19 May 1964. Discharged to RA on 8 Oct 1973. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FENTON, John Barry | 12950 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Taihape 22 Sep 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 3 Jul 1949 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Nov 1949. Like many other of his time he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service. Drafted to Pukaki 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly of the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 23 Dec 1950 and sailed for Korea 29 Aug 1951. TSFD to Hawea 6 Oct 1951 and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince and attended courses in HMAS Watson. Attended PT courses at RNZAF Wigram And RNZAF Hobsonville. Also served in Hawea again in Oct 1955–May 1956. Became Physical Training Instructor. His last year of service saw his advance to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jun 1956 and to Petty Officer 1 Jun 1957. DEE from Philomel 19 Oct 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Also awarded QSM for Community Service. Keen sportsman. Later a secondary school teacher. Member of the Organising Committee of the World Cross Country Championship 1988. Marathon Director Commonwealth Games 1990. Living at Stanmore Bay Auckland 2010. Was selected to attend 60th commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep over the period 11–16 Sep 2010. |
| FENTON, Maurice James | 644366 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 23/12/2054 | Born Taihape 16 Jul 1932. Previous service in RNZAF as Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 644366 under training in Electrical and Wireless School Wigram and Territorial Force. Radio operator Civil Aviation Branch, Air Department. Served in CMT 2nd intake. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Waiouru camp. Emplaned 18 Nov 1953 as Signalman at Wellington and flew by Solent flying boat to Sydney. Continued to Japan New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt, TSFD From RNZ Sigs to RNZA and CTBA Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 28 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1954 and to Bombardier 15 Oct 1954. Granted 28 days Annual Leave in Australia. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight (paying his own way) deplaning 22 Dec 1954 at Harewood. Served overseas one year 36 days. Discharged 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Served in 1 Div Sigs Regt as Corporal, Sergeant and commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant 29 Jul 1960. Also served in 2 Bde Sigs Sqn then 2 Com Sqn. Promoted Capt, then to Major and served in 1 Inf Bde Group Sigs Sqn. Awarded Efficiency Decoration Nov 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FENTON, Robert William | 12874 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Ohakune Junction 5 Oct 1933. Was a scholar before he enlisted in the RNZN 5 May 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki. Like many others at this time he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service. Drafted to Rotoiti 9 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 5 Apr 1951 during tour in Korean waters. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland circa 28 Apr 1955 for further service in SE Asia and Korean waters. RTNZ Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and issued 2 Aug 1968. Played rugby for Combined Services. Reached rating of Leading Seaman. DEE 4 Oct 1957. Joined NZ Police 30 Sep 1956. Also awarded Police Long Service Medal (3115 Constable). Died Hunterville 6 Jun 1990. Appears to also be entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NGSM (M). |
| FENTON, Thomas Michael | 206269 | Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/03/2054 | Born Waitara, Taranaki, on 8 Apr 1923. Carpenter from Waitara. Served in RNZAF 1941–45 (Flt Lt) with Service No 422273. Not known what his WWII awards are but would include War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty., 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ 10 Aug 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 6 Oct 1953 and served again until Feb 1954. Embarked on SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Sydney, Australia and continued by air deplaning Auckland on 13 Mar 1954. RTNZ as a Major. Struck off the strength of Kayforce on 3 Sep 1954 and posted to Reserve of Officers. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was a member of the Coronation Contingent to London 1953. Awarded ER II Coronation Medal. Died Waitara 26 Dec 1969 aged 46 years. His remains are interred in the Waitara Cemetery RSA Section. His family were later able to receive his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FENWICK, Derek | 207849 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born Timaru on 24 Jan 1928. Employed as Linesman at Takaka. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 163 Bty. Photographed having a mug of tea with L.H. Valentine (Palmerston North) R.B. Keenan (Dunedin) and L. Inch (Onehunga). Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Flew to Australia and completed the journey to NZ deplaning 30 May 1952. Served overseas one year 171 days. Discharged 22 Jul 1952 and returned to Blenheim. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.861 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Blenheim. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FENWICK, Victor Gordon (Vic) | 204541 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born in Durham City, UK, 1 Oct 1929. Next-of-kin Mrs M.E. Fenwick (mother), Ferndale Ave, Wallsend on Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK. Came from Onehunga, Auckland. Employed as a steward at Westfield Freezing works. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 22 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 17 Aug 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med unit and was discharged to unit 11 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were returned to Base Records and later re-issued. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1954. Attested in Regular Force 6 Apr 1959, posted to SME and became an RNZE plant operator and instructor. Also served in 6 Ind Fd Sqn and 2 Constr Sqn. Discharged 16 Apr 1954. Living in Palmerston North in 2000. Died Palmerston North on 23 Feb 2013 aged 83 years. |
| FERGUSON, Allen James (Ferg) | 211044 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Ellerslie, Auckland, 17 Oct 1926. Employed as a draper for A.W. Gardner Ltd, Taumarunui. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew on by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1953. Served in C Troop. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and to Lance Corporal 6 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (Compassionate). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 274 days. Discharged 5 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Taumarunui, 5 Aug 2008 aged 81 years. |
| FERGUSON, Francis Robson | 13310 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Blyth, Northumberland, UK, 26 Apr 1920. He was a shipping clerk before he entered the Royal Navy 17 Jul 1940 as a Probationary Steward. After his initial training in Royal Arthur and Drake he served in several shore stations in Northern Ireland, in Scotland and in England, UK. He was also in Scapa Flow at some stage during the war. Advanced to Steward on 9 Jul 1941, to Leading Steward on 23 Jul 1943. He was released to the Class ‘A’ Reserve 23 Jun 1946 but had signed on for four years extended service on 20 Jun 1946. On re-joining he was Steward on 24 Jun 1946 and advanced to Leading Steward (Temporary) 25 Jun 1946. Served mainly in shore stations. However, he was drafted to Berry Head (fleet repair ship) 28 Jan–22 May 1948. He also served in Merlin and Pembroke. Discharged 23 Jun 1950. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN in Philomel 17 Jul 1950 as a Steward and advanced to Leading Steward the next day. Served in Bellona 4 Sep–20 Oct 1950 then Tamaki 31 Oct 1950–23 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo 24 Jan 1951–25 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ he remained in Taupo and was then drafted to serve in Tamaki 11 Mar–19 Nov 1953. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) 1 Mar 1953 but relinquished that rate on 3 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Nov 1953–3 Apr 1956 and advanced to Petty Officer Steward 14 Nov 1954. He returned to the UK and was DEE from Maori 16 Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. It is not known if he received the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FERGUSON, James Albert | 12985 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 08/03/2052 | Born Roslyn, Dunedin 23 Jan 1932. Employed as a sawmiller before he entered the RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman on a six-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki 9 Jun 1949–23 Jan 1950. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jan–29 Sep 1950 for his first sea service. Was briefly in Philomel until sent to HMAS Rushcutter for further training courses 21 Oct 1950–29 Mar 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Dec 1950. His service in Korea is somewhat mixed as he was drafted on 30 Mar 1951 to Rotoiti which was already in Korean waters. He may have taken passage to Japan in Taupo and was TSFD to and served in Taupo 11 Oct 1951–1 Feb 1952 and RTNZ in Hawea 8 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel 10 Mar–7 May 1952 and was drafted to Irirangi 8 May 1952–14 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–29 Sep 1954 then served in Bellona and Stawell. DEE 22 Jan 1956. Served in RNZNR 23 Jan 1956–17 Jul 1957. Discharged to serve in the Army. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FERGUSON, Kenneth Alexander Robert | 208980 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch 17 Dec 1927. Carpenter at State Hydro Electric, Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/I to his unit on 9 Sep 1954. Admitted to Canadian FDS 27 Oct and discharged to his unit 30 Oct 1954. Granted 9 days R&R leave 9–18 Nov 1955 inclusive. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. He was one of 46 men who came back to NZ this way and deplaned Auckland on this day. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 1 Jul 1989. |
| FERGUSON, Noel Daniel | 203158 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/09/2053 | Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Corporal i/c Second Arty Tpt Pl. Promoted Sergeant during tour. Discharged 22 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane 18 Aug 1989 aged 64 years. |
| FERGUSON, Noel Leon | 204669 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Auckland 26 Jun 1929. Lathe operator for Ales Harvey & Sons, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and onto deplane Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Nov and entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and M/I to his unit. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 3–16 Jan 1954 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Feb 1954 for compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ for compassionate reason and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. Discharged 22 Mar 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served in the TF (1 Northland Regt) in 11 Apr 1960–1 May 1965. Later awarded NZDSM. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Kaitaia, 13 Aug 2002 aged 73 years. |
| FERGUSON, Trevor Alexander | 10434 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Auckland 3 Oct 1926. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 17 Dec 1944 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Served in Tamaki then Philomel. Drafted to Waima and advanced to Telegraphist 26 Feb 1946. Served in ML 1183 16 Jul–4 Dec 1946. He then served in the Naval radio station at Waiouru (it was not named Irirangi at that time) 5 Dec 1946–28 Jul 1948. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 29 Jul 1948–2 Jan 1949. Returned to Philomel, advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 15 Jan 1949. Then posted back to Waiouru 18 Feb–20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 21 Sep 1949–1 Feb 1950 Feb. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 13 Jan 1950. Drafted to Tutira 2 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Pukaki 4 Nov 1950 and RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. DEE 30 Dec 1950. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was later in the Civil Aviation Administration in Aitutaki, Cook Islands circa Dec 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FERGUSSON, Colin James | 208800 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Came from Orepuki, Southland. Enlisted during Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Apr 1953 while holding the appointment of Gun 2i/c. Fireman with NZ Railways for eight years before joining Kayforce. Was able to continue his studies for 2nd Class Engine Driver's Certificate through a correspondence course while in Korea. Embarked Kobe, Japan 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping for travel to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia arriving NZ 19 May 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died about 1989. |
| FERGUSSON, Noel Andrew | 527025 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/11/2053 | 04/06/2055 | Born Tauranga 25 Dec 1931. Electrician for Thompson and Doreen Engineers, Christchurch. Serving TF soldier in 1Bn Hauraki Regt 17 Mar 1957 and TSFD to Kayforce. Attested 22 Jun 1953 in Kayforce and was posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 at on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Dec 1953 and entered Korea 18 Dec 1953. M/I to his unit 21 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Aug 1954. This promotion is the only item recorded in 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 11–15 Jan 1955, Promoted Temporary Corporal 7 Mar 1955 and to Corporal 21 Mar 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Escort Duties 15–24 Mar 1955 and returned to 10 Fd Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 May 1955 and entered NZ Base HQ 14 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to NZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jul 1955 and posted to 1 [sic] Hauraki Regt. Served on the Reserve until 31 Mar 1961 Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Tauranga, 7 Apr 1997 aged 65 years. |
| FERGUSSON, Stanley | 206739 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Blackburn, Lancashire, UK, 22 May 1950. Served in the Royal Navy for six years and reached the rate of Artificer Chief Petty Officer. Fitter & Turner for the Wellington Hospital Board. Enlisted 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Gave his NOK as his sister in Ontario, Canada. Nearly all his training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt 20 Oct 1953 and posted to NZ Roll. M/I NZ Base HQ 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Nov 1953 for flight to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal deplaning Auckland 14 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.686 was returned to Base Records as he had moved and left no forwarding address. Died 12 Sep 1988. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FERNIE, Kay Livingstone | 816713 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 07/03/2055 | Ex TF 3 Armoured Regt RNZAC. Appointed to Kayforce 13 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 with 7th Reinforcements on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 26 May 1954. Temporary Captain, while employed as Officer i/c Composite Platoon, 10 Coy, 1 Jul 1954. Promoted Captain, 8 Sep 1954. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD from 3 Armoured Regt, RNZAC, to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC with the rank of Captain, 6 May 1955. Granted Regular Force commission and posted to Central District Company RNZASC, 29 Jun 1956. Later an officer in the RNZASC in 10 Company then promoted Captain. Later Major. Retired 24 Dec 1970. Died Christchurch May 2003. His Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were found in clothing handed into the Wellington City Mission. Mr Ian Mackley of the NZ Korea Veterans Association was able to locate Kay’s 90-year-old stepmother and obtain three further medals (most likely NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM) from NZ Defence Force Medals Office and hand them to her on her 91st birthday on 19 Jun 2003. Sadly she could not pass the medals onto her son who died in May 2003 a few days before she received them. |
| FERREL, Jack Humphrey | 11210 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wellington 4 Mar 1930. Entered the RNZN 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to HMS Sultan 24 Dec 1946 to 6 May 1947 before joining the crew of HMNZS Bellona on 7 May 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 4 Mar 1948 then to Able Seaman 4 Dec 1948. From Mar 1949 to 11 Jan 1951 he was stationed in Tamaki or Philomel but spent a short time on ML P3551. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. TSFD on 30 Oct 1951 to Rotoiti and RTNZ in that ship arriving back at Devonport on 21 Nov 1951. Discharged to shore 27 Feb 1952 BNPS. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt 17 May 2016 aged 86 years. |
| FERRIS, Donald Harry Pohatu | 35233 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 03/07/2054 | Born Gisborne 30 Mar 1918. Attested in 2 NZEF 12 Jan 1940, issued the number 39032 and entered camp in Palmerston North 26 Jan 1940. Embarked in MMG Bn on TSS Wahine and sailed 1 May 1940. Entered the UK, 18 Jun 1940. Embarked UK, 12 Dec 1940 and entered Egypt 18 Feb 1941. Embarked with 28 (Maori) Bn to Join Lustre Force in Greece 23 Mar 1941. Reported SAFE in Egypt 18 May 1941. Involved in the Western Desert Campaign and the battles in Nov 1941. Reported SAFE 22 Jan 1942. Embarked Egypt 15 Jun 1943 for RTNZ (furlough). Served in Furlough Draft Pool in Burnham Camp. Elected to return to the Middle East 10 May 1944. Re-embarked 29 Jun 1944 in HMT 84 with 12th Reinforcements. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944 in 33 NZ Bn. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 18 Aug 1944. Posted from Advanced Base and M/I to 23 NZ Bn 2 Sep 1944. Returned to Egypt and disembarked Port Said 22 Feb 1945. Embarked for RTNZ 17 Mar 1945 and disembarked Lyttelton 19 Apr 1945. Discharged 32 May 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Became a Regular Force soldier attested 13 Nov 1951 and issued Service No 35233. TSFD to serve in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 16–22 Oct 1953 then returned to his unit. Accidentally injured 10 May 1954 and admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to his unit 12 May 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun and M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and reposting. Deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 12 Aug 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. TSFD to the Reserve 13 Aug 1954 on own request and on payment. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FERRIS, James Hiki | 206313 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Gisborne on 13 Oct 1928. Employed as an assistant Line surveyor for Poverty Bay Electric Power Board. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Advance Party No.1, emplaned Whenuapai on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front Line so everyone returned to Pusan. Served in D Troop, 162 Bty. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 May 1951. Discharged from Hospital 3 Jul 1951 to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1951. Accidentally injured and admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 11–30 Apr 1952 (Leg and Ankle) was TSFD to Canadian Dressing Station (Seoul) and returned to 16 Fd Regt 25 Nov 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on NZ Roll 25 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 184 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Jul 1952. Died Wellington Hospital 4 Jun 1975 aged 46 years. Later issued NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FEUTZ, Mervyn Edwin | 13919 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Christchurch, 8 Nov 1933. He was an apprentice automotive engineer before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 19 Feb–1 Aug 1952. Drafted to Hawea 2 Aug 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer Meh 20 Sep 1952. TSFD to HMS Newcastle (light cruiser) 22 Sep 1952 for further experience in his trade. After four months in the British ship he TSFD to Rotoiti 5 Feb 1953 and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Later served in Lachlan and ML P3556 14 Sep–6 Oct 1954. Discharged BNPS 24 Oct 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 29 Aug 2019, aged 85 years. |
| FIDDES, Erle Henry (Curly) | 12966 | Acting Leading Electricians Mate | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 11/04/2056 | Born Dunedin on 27 Aug 1927. Employed as a stock cutter before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1949 on a six-year engagement. Granted the rate of Provisional Electrical Mechanic. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1950. Drafted to Bellona 13 May 1950–15 Jan 1953 with his rate of Electrical Mechanician 1st Class dated 1 May 1950. Served in Philomel 16 Jan–9 Jul 1953. Advance to Acting Leading Electricians Mate 1 Mar 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Jul 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korea and Malaya. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in his ship until 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Bellona 24 Feb–17 May 1955. DEE 24 May 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M). Entitled to NZDSM. Died North Shore, Auckland, 11 Apr 2015 aged 86 years. |
| FIELD, Anthony John (Tony) | 211301 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Wellington 22 Jan 1927. Carpenter and clerk for Bond & Sons Waipukurau. Enlisted in Kayforce on 8 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1954, Temporary Bombardier 1 May 1954 (Chief Clerk) and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Jun 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Station 6–17 May 1954 and returned to unit on discharge from 25 Canadian F. D. S. Promoted Sergeant 1 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7 Oct 1954 and TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit. Discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 29 Nov 1954 to 18 Mar 1955. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 155 days. Discharged 1 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Palmerston North, 24 Mar 2016 aged 89 years. |
| FIELD, Dennis Louis | 208488 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born 29 March 1931. Came from Papanui, Christchurch. Enlisted during Nov 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Mar 1954 and deplaned Harewood 12 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 288 days. SOS Kayforce 19 May 1954 and posted to TF unit soon after return to NZ on 12 Mar 1954. Died Christchurch 3 Jan 2012. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2012. |
| FIELD, Frederick James | 15353 | Lieutenant (Special Duties) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born London, England on 15 Jan 1926. He was serving in the RN when his appointment was terminated at his own request on TSFR to the RNZN on 15 Feb 1955. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 16 Feb 1955. On arrival in NZ he served in Irirangi 25 Mar 1955, Black Prince 16 Apr 1956 and to Philomel 25 May 1956. Appointed to Royalist on 28 Mar 1957. Passed for gunnery officer in a ship. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Promoted Lieutenant (Special Duties) on 1 Oct 1957. He next served in Black Prince and was sent to the UK to be a member of the Taranaki crew in 1960. He later served in Philomel, Royalist again for passage 10 Oct 1963 and the appointed to Wakefield for Olphert 10 Jan 1964. He returned to Philomel for staff of COMAUCK 12 Dec 1964. Discharged at his own request on 1 Oct 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| FIELD, Robert Edward | 15131 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington on 16 Sep 1938. Employed as a Telegraph Delivery boy before he entered RNZN 3 Jun 1954 as A Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 14 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Jul 1955 for service in Korean and Malayan waters with the British Far East Fleet. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Junior Seaman 1 Jan 1956, to Ordinary Seaman 16 Mar 1956. RTNZ 9 Jul 1956 and was then in Philomel 14 Aug–11 Oct 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Oct 1956–2 May 1957. Served in Philomel 3 May 1957–11 Aug 1957 and advanced to Able Seaman on 16 May 1957. Drafted to Rotoiti 12 Aug 1957–18 Aug 1959 for service in Malayan waters, but during that time he was in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) 28 Nov 1958–4 Aug 1959. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 21 Aug 1959 until discharged BNPS on 29 Apr 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| FIELDEN, Dennis Siddall | 203624 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born St Albans, England, UK,on 17 Nov 1918. Served seven years in Royal Artillery and RAF. Came to New Zealand and found employment as a salesman for the Electrolux company Auckland. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant wef 13 Nov 1950 under the Provisions of the Emergency Forces Act, 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt then 2nd LT. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951. His photo was taken just before he was KILLED IN ACTION on 24 Apr 1951. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. The award of an was approved by HM King George VI and published in the London Gazette, 11 Sep 1951 after his death. The Mentioned in Despatches certificate was Signed by T.H. Macdonald and states, “By the Queen’s order…” Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Unfortunately, his father had moved and mail sent was returned to NZ Base Records during Jan 1957. Contact was remade with his brother the Rev P. Fielden in Apr 1961 and the NZ Memorial Cross was sent to his mother in 1961. See the Introduction re President of Korea’s Medallion. |
| FIFE, Lester John | 14098 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 23/08/2057 | Born 15 Aug 1934. Entered the RNZN as an Acting Steward on 24 Jan 1952. His basic training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 18 Apr–3 Jul 1952. On RTNZ served in Bellona and advanced to Steward on 24 Nov 1952. Also served in Tamaki, Hawea and Philomel before he was drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore and Malayan waters. He was one of several RNZN Stewards who were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong. He did not serve in the Korean area but was RTNZ from HMS Terror, Singapore. He later served in Black Prince, Stawell, Philomel, Royalist. Awarded NZ Operational Service Medal, NGSM (M) for service in Royalist. Drafted to Otago 7 Apr 1964 and served in Malaysian waters. Awarded, GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and PJM. Later served in Philomel, Waikato and Blackpool and Otago again. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 28 Mar 1967. He reached the rate of Petty Officer Steward (Temporary) but relinquished that rate and returned to Leading Steward. Discharged to RA on 23 Jan 1972 having successfully completed a 20-year engagement. His Naval LS&GC Medal was lost and replaced at cost. Living in Invercargill circa 2000. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FINCH, Carl Robert | 689128 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Wellington 4 Mar 1931. Fitter & Turner for Hellaby's at Otahuhu. Enlisted in Kayforce 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned on Teal aircraft at Auckland for travel to Sydney. Apparently travelled to Japan by via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 30 Sep 1954, entered Korea on 1 Oct and M/I to his unit in Korea on 3 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 9 Feb 2011 aged 80 years. Buried in the Service Section Whenua Tapa Cemetery, Porirua. |
| FINDLAY, George Albert | 14351 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Georgetown, Scotland, UK, 13 Jun 1927. He was a scholar before he entered the RN on 22 Aug 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman but was released to the Reserve as he was only just 14 years old. Re-joined the RN on 30 Jan 1945 as an Ordinary Seaman and after training was drafted on 20 Aug 1945 to HMS Finisterre (destroyer). This ship served in the Home Fleet and was later sent to Far East and was based in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong). She returned to the UK via the Mediterranean. After a short stay at home he returned to HMA Tamar and served in HMS Possum (frigate) 12 Feb–8 Aug 1947, then spent three months in HMS Belfast and then returned to the UK and was released to the Reserve on 1 Feb 1948. Able Seaman Findlay re-joined the RN on 31 Aug 1948 and within two months was back in Belfast and sailed back Hong Kong. He also served in Constance (destroyer) and Alert (despatch vessel) before returning to Constance then to Belfast. It appears that he served in Constance for part of the Korean War and possibly returned to the UK in Belfiast which had returned for a refit. His final RN ship was Superb (cruiser). Discharged from the RN on 16 Nov 1952. Entered the RNZN on 17 Nov 1952 at Maori. On arrival in NZ he served initially in Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1952 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He later served in Bellona twice and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Mar 1955. Attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 3 May–4 Jul 1955. He was part of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK and brought Royalist to NZ in 1956. Back in NZ he also served in Kaniere, Royalist, Black Prince, Lachlan, two reserve units and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 27 Aug 1965. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, Naval GSM (M), Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (10 Mar 1961). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. He died Wellington 19 Jun 2012 aged 89 years. |
| FINDLAY, John Mathieson | 208489 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 04/03/2054 | Born in Otautau 23 Mar 1925. Employed as a farm labourer on the family farm at Pukemaori, Tuatapere, Southland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 12–19 Nov 1952 and returned to unit. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 9 Apr and TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and returned to his unit. Committed some minor misdemeanours while in Korea. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 13 Nov 1953, M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Nov 1953. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Disembarked at Devonport, Auckland, 4 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 290 days. Discharged 11 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.873 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Tuatapere. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Tuatapere, 17 Sep 1987 aged 61 years. Entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FINDLAY, John Richard | 896842 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Tomahaka, Dunedin 23 Jun 1932. Labourer for Mr J. Lott, Clinton. CMT training then a serving TF soldier in 1 Otago Southland Regt. Attested 1 Dec 1952 at Invercargill in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1954. Entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 16 May 1953. Attached FAP to RH Tokchong for guard duties. Returned to unit 2 Jun 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney and deplaned Harewood 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Feb 1955 and re-posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Gore in 1996. Died Gore, 11 Jun 2011 aged 79 years. |
| FINDLAY, Kevin John | 819487 | Private | Attached 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZAMC | 28/08/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Invercargill 7 Jul 1930. Served in the RNZAF for five months and was discharged at own request. Employed as a fireman at Sunnyside Hospital, Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 26 Apr 1954. Posted to RNZAMD as a Medical Orderly in Burnham 28 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 Aug 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 3 Sep 1954. Posted to NZRTU 10 Nov 1954 and attached FAP 31 Dec 1954 to Brit Com Gen Hosp for Medical Course. CTBA Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Feb 1955. M/O from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Apr, entered Korea 23 Apr 1955 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Apr 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 May 1955 Temporary Corporal 24 Nov 1955 for Duties of RAP Corporal and promoted Corporal 24 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Sergeant as RAP Sergeant 11 Feb 1956 and to Sergeant 6 Apr 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSPD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 240 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FINLAY, Ian | 203598 | Gunner | Reinf Unit Baggage Pty | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver, Field Regiment. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Promoted Lance Bombardier during the tour. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Died Taupo 8 Mar 1979. |
| FINLAY, Peter Kersley | 14125 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 12 Feb 1935. Employed as an apprentice cabinet maker before he entered the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 as a Junior Stoker. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jun 1953–5 Mar 1953 for his first sea service and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 12 Aug 1952. Served in Philomel 17 Jun–24 Sep 1953 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 12 Aug 1953. Also served in Kiwi and Tui. Drafted to Irirangi 11 Apr–26 Sep 1954 then served in Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–30 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Royalist 1 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the second commission of the ship but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Also served in Black Prince and Royalist again before he was DEE 3 Feb 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| FINN, Bernard Hector (Bernie) | 622338 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Palmerston North on 27 Apr 1931. Came from Taihape. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Flew from Japan to Korea by DC3 (not a common feature). Posted to NZ Base HQ, Force Maintenance Area, Seoul and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 20 Apr 1953 as did Signalman Bushby. Also served in 16 Fd Regt signals. RTNZ by ship from Pusan to Sasebo, Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 14 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Whakatane in 2004. |
| FINNERTY, Brian Valentine | 797420 | Acting Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Westport, West Coast, South Island, 14 Sep 1935. Worked as a hospital porter in Westport before he entered the RNZN 27 Sep 1956 as an Assistant Steward. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 14 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the second commission of the ship. Several Stewards were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong and so did not serve in the Japanese or Korean area. Served in HMS Terror in Singapore until RTNZ on 21 Sep 1957. Served in Philomel briefly and was then drafted to Pukaki 9 Oct 1957–18 May 1958 and advanced to Steward on 27 Sep 1957. Later served in Philomel, then Royalist 6 Jun 1958–10 Nov 1959. Also served in Otago, 11 May 1960–24 Apr 1961, Rotoiti 4 Jul 1961–26 Apr 1962 and Taranaki 27 Apr 1962–26 May 1963. Discharged dead 5 Jun 1963. His family may want to claim the following awards NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R) if they have not been claimed. |
| FINUCANE, Gordon (Paddy) | 2722 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, 23 Jan 1921. Employed as a Warehouse man before he entered the RN 7 Dec 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service Number D/JX171282. Trained in Royal Arthur and in Drake. Drafted to Renown (battles cruiser) 27 Feb 1940–11 Jan 1942 He also served in ships escorting the Russian convoys. Amongst these was HMS Lotus (corvette) which was involved in the ill-fated convoy PQ17 and QP13. He also served in HMS Empress of Australia (troopship) and HMS Zealous (destroyer). Zealous was one of four destroyers that rescued 525 Norwegians who had been hiding from German patrols in caves on Sørøya island, Norway for three months. This involved a daring race 97km behind enemy lines. Zealous then returned to Russian convoy protection. His highest rank while in the RN was Acting Leading Seaman. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 Jan 1946. Enlisted in the RNZN in London 13 Mar 1949 as an Able Seaman. Was a crewman in Tutira when it was sailed out to New Zealand. Served in Bellona 22 Sep 1949 to 29 Sep 1950. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 4 Jun 1950. Served in Kaniere 18 Mar to 20 Nov 1951. Advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Jun 1951. Drafted to Hawea 2 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters through a winter season. Paddy was the Asdic operator on board Hawea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained in Hawea until early Nov. Later served in P.3551 as Petty Officer. Later served in Hawea again, in Black Prince and in Rotoiti where he was Acting Chief Petty Officer Coxswain. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 27 Feb 1958. Discharged to RA 12 Mar 1963. There is nothing on his file to show if he received any awards for his RN Service, but his Posting Card in Devonport shows 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star with clasp, Italy Star and War Medal 1939–45. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FISHER, Douglas | 13711 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Selby, Yorkshire, UK, 18 Apr 1921. Entered the RN on 26 Oct 1947 as Boy 2nd Class with Service Number D/JX155566. He served in HMS Iron Duke (old battleship converted to training vessel) and from Jun 1939–1 Nov 1942 he served in HMS Ramillies (battleship). On the outbreak of the war she was involved in a mission to intercept German ships trying to reach home. In late Dec 1939 Ramillies came to NZ to escort 13,000 New Zealanders on troopships to Suez. From 4 Jun 1943–29 May 1945 he served in HMS Renown which was operating in 1944–45 from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and was involved in attacks on Japanese-occupied areas in Indonesia and various islands in the Indian Ocean. After the war he also served in HMS Sparrow (sloop), HMS Sheffield (cruiser) and HMS Duke of York (battleship). Discharged from RN and TSFD to the RNZN 2 Sep 1951. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 3 Sep 1951 as an Able Seaman and the next day advanced to LS. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea briefly and then to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953–6 May 1954. He sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer 8 Jun 1953. He continued to serve in Tamaki, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus and later served in Bellona when she was returned to the RN in 1955. He came back to NZ in Royalist on its delivery voyage in 1956. He then served in Stawell. Tamaki, Philomel, Rotoiti, Lachlan and Endeavour. Discharged to RA on 2 Sep 1961. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, the War medal Korea Medal and UN Korea and the Naval LS&GC Medal. He was later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Auckland on 14 Jan 2009. |
| FISHER, James George | 203982 | Temporary Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Gisborne 26 Feb 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (652521, Signalman, 2 Div Sigs. Civil servant from Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mr G. Fisher, Gisborne (father)). Served twice in Jayforce sailing from NZ 30 Jun 1946 and again 28 Aug 1947 and disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1958. Storeman and technician for Atwaters, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. To be Temporary Corporal 16 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. To be Temporary Sergeant while Ship’s QM Clerk. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning and reverted to Signalman, Temporary Corporal 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 13 Oct 1951 and M/I to unit 15 Oct 1951. Promoted Corporal 14 May 1952 while radio mech NCO. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 2 Jun 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Auckland 11 Jan 1957 aged 31 years. |
| FISHER, Robert Ian | 207704 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.879 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to his address C/–Post Office, Mayfield, Canterbury. Died in an accident south of Greymouth while driving a bus 26 Sep 1998. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FISHER, Ronald Geoffrey | 207703 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born London, UK, 13 May 1926. Served in RNZAF (Aircraftman 2nd Class Service No 45104) during WWII (Hostilities Only). Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged 14 Jun 1946 for enlistment in the Interim RNZAF. Grocer’s assistant in Christchurch. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and entered camp for training on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, admitted Swedish Hosp 20 Mar 1951 and TDFS to X(ii) List. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 15 Jun 1951 but remained on X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–13 Aug 1951. TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Aug 1951 for Medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ (medical reasons) and deplaned Auckland 10 Sep 1951. Served overseas 275 days. Seven medical evacuees RTNZ on this flight. Discharged 10 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to Bromley, Christchurch. Died Christchurch 2 Jun 1964 aged 38 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FISHLOCK, William Frederick George | 13793 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK, 25 Apr 1919. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RN on 24 May 1937 as an Acting Cook with Service No MX 54685. After initial training he was drafted to Hawkins (cruiser). He then served in Durban, Courageous, then Nelson (battleship) 3 Sep 1938–9 Oct 1942 advancing to Leading Cook (Seamen). HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney were the only ships of the RN with 16-inch (406 mm) main armament. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) 20 Nov 1942. He also served in Ceylon (cruiser) 24 Jun 1943–22 Jun 1944. He then served in several shore stations such as HMS Lanka, HMS Rajaliva, HMS Bheunda and HMS Serliwa in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and India. After war’s end he served in Wolfe (depot ship) Leander and Duke of York. Released to the Reserve 27 May 1949. His WWII Medals are not known but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori on 27 Mar 1952 as a Cook (Seamen) and the following day advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen). On arrival in Philomel he advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He later served in Hawea, Lachlan and Royalist. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 23 Jun 1960. Discharged to RA 26 Mar 1962. Awarded Korea Medal, the UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity (22 May 1958). Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FITCHETT, Benjamin Gordon Campbell | 206159 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 25 Jul 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. (819640, Private, NZ Base HQ. Case maker from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mr M.W. Smith, from Richmond (friend)). Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 12 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952. Discharged 14 Jul 1952. Re-enlisted 15 months later in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953, as a Sapper, RNZE and emplaned once again to fly to Korea on 20 Apr 1954. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) and worked with other RNZE personnel who were posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt. RTNZ 24 Nov 1954 and was discharged on 24 Feb 1955. Re-enlisted for third time in Kayforce 17 Oct 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955. RTNZ 20 Jun 1956 and discharged on 19 Aug 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force, RNZE, as Plant Operator on return from Korea. Discharged from Regular Force 16 Jul 1957. Living in Palmerston North circa 1990. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 18 Apr 2013 aged 87 years. |
| FITT, Basil Bradshaw | 204024 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force about 12 Apr 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. M/I to 16 Fd Regt late Sep or early Oct 1951. Posted to RASC School, Singapore to attend a Clerks Course 16 Oct 1952 to 12 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZ Reinforcements Trg Unit 25 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 on Qantas flight and travelled via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8/A3 of 30 Mar 1953) Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1953. |
| FITZGERALD, Desmond Francis | 203523 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Gisborne 19 Nov 1928. Served in the RNZAF for approx 12 months. Employed as a driver for State Hydro Dept, Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl while in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Committed a wide range of disciplinary breaches and paid for them in time (field punishment and detention) and money. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Jul 1951 and was discharged to unit 10 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. And initially went to Otahuhu, Auckland. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FITZGERALD, Edward John | 104116 | Dental Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 28/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 19 Dec 1925. He had a varied career. He served in RNZAF, was discharged to the Army then discharged altogether. Enlisted in the RNZN 9 May 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland to Korea 2 Mar 1953. TSFD to Hawea 28 Jun 1953 and RTNZ 28 Aug 1953. Continued to serve for some time thereafter reaching the rate of Chief Petty Officer Sick Berth Attendant. Emplaned Whenuapai 6 May 1967 and deplaned South Vietnam 8 May 1967. Served in the first Services Medical Team in Vietnam. Received letter of appreciation from 3rd Sqn, 8th Cavalry Regt, for assistance given. Emplaned South Vietnam 8 Dec 1967 and deplaned Whenuapai 13 Dec 1967. Returned to Devonport Naval Hospital. Discharged and joined the Territorial Force (Army) Otago University Medical Unit. Changed his birth date by five years on entering Territorial Force and taking up a commission. Did not qualify for LS&GC Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. Died Devonport, 9 Nov 1998 aged 73 years. |
| FITZGERALD, John Edward | 203634 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/12/2051 | Born Putaruru on 8 Mar 1929. There are two men by this name who has previous service in BCOF, Japan. This one was in RNZE, the other in NZDC. He was in the Second Relief and sailed from NZ on 15 Jul 1947 returning on 16 Aug 1948. John Fitzgerald was a bulldozer driver employed by the State Hydro Dept, Tauranga. Attested in Auckland 9 Sep 1950 for KMB. Entered camp to train for Korea on 8 Sep 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 5 Oct 1950 and to Active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty., 16 Fd Regt. Admitted to 60 Indian Field Amb 14 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Nov 1951 for return to Sydney by air as a medical evacuee and entered Repat Gen Hospital Concord (acute Nephritis). Disembarked Wellington 3 Dec 1951 from the Wanganella ex Sydney. Served overseas 359 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Feb 1952. Medals sent to Mt Maunganui. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Putaruru 29 Jun 2001 aged 72 years. |
| FITZGERALD, William | 14391 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 22/07/2055 | Born 16 Jun 1921 Knocktopher or Ballyhale, Kilkeny, Eire. Previous service in the Royal Navy from 4 Feb 1943 to 3 Feb 1953, with the Service No D/SX 155026. Enlisted in the RNZN at TSS Captain Cook in the UK on 17 Mar 1953 as Able Seaman and to Leading Seaman on successive days. After introduction to the RNZN in Philomel and Tamaki he was drafted to Kaniere on 17 Jun 1954 and served in that ship in Korean and Malayan waters. He advanced to Petty Officer on 1 Jul 1955. On return to NZ he later served in Mako and Paea. His Naval LS& GC Medal was approved 11 Feb 1959. Discharged to RA 2 Feb 1963 and he also received the LS&GC Gratuity. Died Auckland 5 Jul 1991 aged 70 years. Later, his family claimed his medals NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. His WWII service medals are not known. The PJM was sent to a nephew in the UK during 2006. |
| FITZPATRICK, Desmond Joseph | 204033 | Driver | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland on 11 Jun 1929. Employed as a timber classer for B.M.A. Construction, of Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Auckland on 12 Jun 1951. His training was conducted in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 as a Signalman on TSS Wahine and sailed FOR Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni on 28 Aug 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Admitted to Brit Comp Gen Hosp 1–10 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) on 27 Oct 1951. Travelled from Kure, Japan to Pusan by ship and entered Korea on 29 Oct 1951. Admitted to 16 Fd Amb 16–23 Jan 1952. Several misdemeanours cover his service record. M/I from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 27 Jul 1952. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, 27 Mar 1953 and returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Jun 1953. Embarked Kure 2 Aug 1952 on HMNZS Hawea for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 29 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to KWSM. Died Christchurch 19 Dec 2011 aged 82 years. |
| FITZPATRICK, Gerald Patrick | 12588 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 08/03/2052 | Born Shorncliff, Kent UK, 7 Apr 1920. Drivers mate before joining the Royal Navy on 5 Mar 1940. Initial training at HMS Royal Arthur and at HMS Drake. Drafted to HMS Norfolk, a heavy cruiser, on 7 Jun 1940 as Stoker 2nd Class and served in her until 22 Aug 1941. During this time he was involved in the hunt for the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran (not found) and the hunt and destruction of the Bismarck on 26–27 May 1941. In Apr 1942 he was drafted to HMS Wolverine and was then on convoy escort duties. Released from the RN 11 Jan 1946. He entered the RNZN by signing on at HMNZS Cook, in London on 30 Jan 1949 and was granted the rating of Stoker Mechanic. The following day he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. On 4 May 1949 he was drafted to HMS Loch Katrine which became Tutira but on 7 Jun he was moved to Rotoiti as Stoker Mechanic. On arrival back in New Zealand he was stationed in Philomel and on 11 Feb was drafted to Bellona where he stayed until 4 Jun 1951. He was promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic 30 Dec 1950. On 8 Jul 1951 he was drafted to Hawea and served in that ship during the Korean War. The means of how he joined that ship is not known at this time as Hawea was already in Korean waters. Did he travel to Korea in Taupo, which left NZ 29 Aug 1951 to reach his ship or did he fly? RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and he left the ship on 10 Mar 1952. He was discharged 5 Feb 1953 physically unfit for naval service. Died Auckland 20 Sep 1954. Medal entitlement not known but presumed to include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FITZPATRICK, Henry Thomas | 203524 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Auckland 10 Mar 1925. Served in 2nd relief BCOF, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 as 813673, Private, NZ Base HQ and served in 2 Bn NZ Infantry. Labourer from Taumarunui. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Fitzpatrick, Onehunga. (mother). Also served in NZ Tokyo Bn 20 May–8 Jul 1948. Attached FAP 14 (F) Sqn RNZAF 21 Jul 1948. CTBA 14 (F) Sqn RNZAF8 Sep 1948. Embarked Japan for RTNZ 25 Sep 1948. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Discharged 13 Nov 1948. Watersider employed by Waterfront Industry Commission. Enlisted in KMB and entered camp on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 23 May 1951 (back) and admitted American Clearing Station and was discharged direct to unit 1 Jun 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 8 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.884 was sent om 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Onehunga, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FITZPATRICK, John (Fitz) | 203867 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/02/2052 | Born Auckland on 1 Feb 1926. Rubber worker from Devonport. Previous service during WWII and in BCOF, Japan 1946–48. (827230, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Electrical assembler from Devonport). Enlisted in KMB and entered Camp on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Field Regiment Signaller and served in 161 Bty. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ as a Sergeant to attend an OCTU commissioning course. Deplaned Auckland on 9 Feb 1952. Did not pass the commissioning course and took his discharge from Kayforce on 15 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later a JP at Rotorua. Died Rotorua, 16 Feb 2001 aged 75 years. Funeral service at St Faith's Anglican church, Ohinemutu followed by private cremation. |
| FITZSIMONS, Thomas Joseph | 206773 | Lance Corporal | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZAOC | 30/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Opunake 27Jun 1929. Served in RNZAF 7 Jan–27 Feb 1948 for 51 days as Aircraftman Recruit. Grocer employed by National Distributors, Wellington. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jan 1952 on Teal flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and entered Korea 11 Jul 1952. Breached military discipline on several occasions. Admitted Swedish Hosp 8–18 Aug 1952 and was discharged to his unit. M/O NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(ii) List 3 Aug 1952. Hospitalised again 8–11 Nov 1952 followed by another discipline breach. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 9 Dec 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 27 Apr 1953 was discharged 29 Apr and returned to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 May 1953 and CTBA Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 23 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Oct 1953 (Base Kit Storeman) and to Lance Corporal 12 Dec 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Mar 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Blenheim, 28 Jan 2007 aged 78 years. |
| FLACK, James Cooke | 203928 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/09/2053 | Born Wellington 6 Jan 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce in Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in Dog Troop, 162 Bty. ETD from Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU commissioning course. Arrived and deplaned on 9 Feb 1952. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Re-planed for Korea 28 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, dated 1 Mar 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander, Fox Troop, 163 Bty, 30 Jun 1953. RTNZ by air deplaning 2 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 6 Dec 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living at Upper Hutt in 2004. Died Upper Hutt, 1 Jun 2015 aged 83 years. |
| FLAHERTY, Gerard | 208969 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/05/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Warrington, Lancashire, England, UK, 2 Feb 1926. Previous service in the Royal Marines for 3.5 years. Labourer for Post & Telegraph Department, Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 3 Dec 1953. Posted to RNZA at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 6 Jun 1954. Attached FAP CATC, Inchon for an artillery training course 22 Aug–4 Sep 1954. Treated the time at CATC more of a holiday then a training course. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 May 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 14 May 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2–6 May 1955 and posted to unit. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Deplaned Harewood 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 15 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal (not promulgated through ROs). Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 25 Oct 2016 aged 90 years. |
| FLAVELL, Desmond Roy | 204070 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Ohura on 22 Aug 1927. Previous service of 79 days in RNZAF as Aircraftman 2nd Class. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug on the Wahine at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning late Sep or early Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo for 3-day voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured and admitted to Norwegian MASH unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| FLAVELL, Eric Samuel Ephriam | 206876 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Taumarunui 16 Aug 1927. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for travel via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 14 Aug 1954. Brother to 206877 Ivan Flavell. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Te Puke 18 Jun 2015 aged 87 years. |
| FLAVELL, Francis | 326137 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born in Auckland 11 Dec 1931. Upholsterer for Winstones Ltd, Auckland. Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni and deplaned 2 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep and M/I to his unit 12 Sep 1954. Served in B Platoon. Had some problems adhering to military law and Routine Orders. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. |
| FLAVELL, Ivan Colin Alfred | 206877 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Taumarunui on 30 Apr 1931. Came from Matiere, Taumarunui. Farmer on family farm. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned at Wellington on 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt two-days before he entered Korea. Served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ Japan for rugby trials 26 Feb 1953. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea and went back to 16 Fd Regt after Japan Tour, 8 May 1953. Injured by getting an opposing player’s finger in his right eye. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 May 1953 and to Temporary Bombardier 19 Jul 1953. Reverted to Lance Bombardier 7 Dec 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base 5 Mar 1954 for rugby trials and went on tour with British Commonwealth Forces Rugby Team tour of Japan. At the end of the tour 31 Mar 1954 he remained with NZ Base HQ on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Australia and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 28 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 28 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas 0ne year 277 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Brother to 206876 Eric Flavell. |
| FLAVELL, James Robert | 459341 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Kaihu, Dargaville 8 Dec 1930. He was a fireman for NZ Railways Dept at Tauranga. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. On detachment to ND Sigs Tp 26 Jan–3 Mar 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr 1953, entered Korea 23 Apr and M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Apr 1953. Served in C Troop, Divisional Signals. Granted a six-month extension of service dating from 11 Oct 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 233 days. Discharged 28 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 5 Dec 2004 aged 74 years. |
| FLAVELL, Leon Douglas | 14073 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Paeroa, 6 May 1934. Employed as a bushman before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jul 1953. Served in Philomel 3 Oct 1953–30 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 1 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland about 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Served as a seaman gunner while in the ship. While in Korean waters the ship was to monitor the Armistice. RTNZ about 28 Jul 1955. On RTNZ Leon was drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 15 Oct 1955 to return the ship to the RN. Arrived in Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. While in England he spent from 19 Jan–16 Mar 1956 in HMS Drake, returning to Bellona 17 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and after working up sailed from Britain to NZ via the Mediterranean. However, the problem at Suez meant that she had to travel via South Africa. Royalist arrived at Devonport on 20 Dec 1956. He stayed in Royalist until drafted to Black Prince on 3 Apr 1957–11 Jun 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 12 Jun 1958–13 Feb 1960. Participated in Operation Grapple the nuclear monitoring at Christmas Island on 22 Aug 1958–and several times in Sep. DEE 5 May 1960. His Medal entitlement includes, NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasps ‘Near East’ and ‘Malaya’, NZ Special Service Medal. Also remarked about his Korean Gratuity of 22 Pounds One Shilling. Later became a Linesman in Dargaville. Died Northern Wairoa, Dargaville on 23 Sep 2017 aged 83 years. |
| FLAWS, Geoffrey Wyn | 709169 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Kaiwarra [sic] Wellington 23 Feb 1933. Previous service during WWII. Carpenter for King and Albert, Newtown, Wellington. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned at Whenuapai, Auckland, 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct and entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ (Rugby team) 20–24 Oct 1955. Returned to unit 26 Oct 1955. Previously granted a 12-month extension from 14 Apr 1956 cancelled 18 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal as 2i/c Section 10 Jan 1956, to Temporary Corporal as i/c Section 12 Mar 1956 and to Corporal 13 Apr 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Apr 1956. Emplaned Japan 5 May 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged 4 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Applied for entry into the RF in Jul 1964 but withdrew his application in Sep 1964. Died Johnsonville, Wellington 6 Sep 2003, aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FLAWS, Norris Colin | 709966 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/04/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Wellington 4 Aug 1931. Served in 6th CMT intake. Driver for Belwood Bitumen, Wellington. Attested 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC 26 Jan 1954. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Nov 1954 and to Lance Corporal 12 Apr 1955. M/O Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged 16 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of William George Flaws q.v. |
| FLAWS, William George (Jock) | 711451 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/10/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Wellington 28 Apr 1930. Fitter and turner employed by H Wansborough, Seatoun. Attested in Kayforce 22 Apr 1963. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru. Attended OCTU selection course. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953 and entered Korea circa 1 Nov 1953. Served in C Platoon and later in the Workshop section. Attached FAP to 25 Inf Bde to attend a Junior NCO course of six weeks. Passed with level ‘B’ and was 11th out of a class of 74. His course report stated: “Although he started the course with only a fair knowledge of general military training subjects, he made excellent progress. He co-operated with staff and students in a most satisfactory manner. This man has considerable instructional ability. He is a good leader.” Promoted Lance Corporal 20 Jul 1954, Temporary Corporal (Ordnance Artificer Corporal)[‘Ordnance Artificer Corporal] 23 Aug 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 7 Oct 1954 as OA Sergeant. Returned to his unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 21–23 Jun 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 20 Dec 1954. Reverted to Corporal. Acting Sergeant 2 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 85 days. Discharged 5 Mar 1955 and posted to Class ’C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Wellington 26 Aug 2012 aged 82 years. Brother of Norris Colin Flaws q.v. |
| FLAY, Bruce James | 203730 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born 18 Dec 1924. Came from the Bombay area. Enlisted in the KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number in Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool and then served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning in Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 151 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.895 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to his given address in Cambridge. Discharged 7 Sep 1952. Died Whangarei, 10 May 2008 aged 83. Remains interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2008. |
| FLEET, Rex | 12859 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 19 Dec 1929. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. Drafted to Tamaki for his initial training followed by further training in Philomel. Like many of his colleagues his first sea service was in Bellona to which he was drafted to on 3 Sep 1949–28 Aug 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Jan 1950. Served in Philomel 29 Aug 1951–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She relieved Hawea at Sasebo on 2 Feb 1953 and was deployed for patrol and support duties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Drafted to Tamaki 15 Aug 1943. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) 1 Sep 1953 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 10 Jan 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 5 Apr–9 Dec 1954. Served in Philomel and was DEE on 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Hastings Jan 2017 aged 88 years. |
| FLEMING, Dugald Alastair | 203892 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 21 May 1929. Truck driver for J.B. O'Loghan, Auckland. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon 24 Sep 1951. Another reference shows he was with NZ Tpt Platoon on 7 Apr 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hospital 19 Feb–12 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 28 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Died Auckland 16 Apr 1981. Family later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FLEMING, Joseph William | 204204 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Totara North, Whangaroa Harbour 22 Nov 1924. Farmer and motor mechanic at Mangonui able to handle Chevrolet, Ford, Fargo, Reo, Austin and Morris vehicles. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire to sail for Japan disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on the troopship Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Entered Korea 29 Apr 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 25 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of Vehicle Mechanic Battery HQ, 14 Feb 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Jun 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged to unit 3 Jul 1953. Promoted Bombardier 14 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FLEMING, Maurice Robert | 11717 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wellington 30 Jul 1930. He was a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1948 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Waiouru (the Naval Wireless station was not named then) 28 Feb 1949–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. The remnant of his file has a stamp “Served in Korea”. His RNZN Posting Card provides more detail. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel before returning to Irirangi 10 Jan–20 Apr 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend trade related course 25 Apr–15 Aug 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Irirangi. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea once more. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Mar 1953. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but stayed in his ship until 6 May 1954. He served in Philomel and was DEE on 29 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FLEMING, Roland William | 208201 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Cheviot 9 Sep 1922.Previous Served in the Territorial Force in 2 Bn Canterbury Regt. Served in 2 NZEF from 1 Oct 1941. Embarked with the 10 Reinforcements for the Middle East 21 Jul 1943. Disembarked Egypt 14 Aug 1943. Served in 26 Inf Bn. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 5 Oct 1943. M/I to 26 Inf Bn from Advanced Base 12 Feb 1944. Battle Casualty–Wounded 28–29 Mar 1944 with shrapnel wounds both arms and left side of abdomen. Also wounded a second time. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Temporary Corporal) 18 Jan 1945 but reverted to the ranks at his own request 15 Feb 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star and Italy Star while in Italy. TSFD to NZ Roll ‘Pokeno’ 9 Dec 1945. Embarked Italy for RTNZ 31 Dec 1946. Disembarked Lyttelton 23 Jan 1946 and was discharged 2 Apr 1946. Served overseas two years 187 days. Probably awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Butcher for C.M.F Coy (freezing works) Pareora. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni and deplaned 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo and disembarked Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951 and served in the Composite Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Nov 1951 then to Lance Corporal while appointed ‘Issuer’. Promoted Temporary Corporal then Corporal butcher and issuer. Promoted Corporal 1 Nov 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 14 Jun 1953, TSFD to NZ Roll and M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 342 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Christchurch 9 Jun 1988 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FLESHER, Morron | 14250 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Otaika, near Whangarei 8 Jun 1935. Employed as a postman before he entered the RNZN on 22 May 1952 as a Junior Stoker. Served in Tamaki and Philomel to receive his initial training. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 8 Dec 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan–27 Nov 1953, Was in Philomel 28 Nov 1953–25 Feb 1954 and returned to Black Prince 26 Feb 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 15 Oct 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Served in Irirangi 21 Sep 1955–6 Nov 1956. Served briefly in Kiwi and then Black Prince again. Drafted 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in his ship until October. Served again in Black Prince 3 Oct 1958 then in Tamaki, Philomel, Endeavour, Black Prince, Royalist and Philomel again 11 Jan 1961. All these changes took place in 16 months. DEE 7 Jun 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| FLETCHER, David Bethune | 12872 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Lawrence, Otago on 5 Sep 1926. Employed as a moulder for the New Zealand Railways before entering the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki 13 Jan–13 Apr 1949 followed by further training in Philomel until 2 Sep 1949. Drafted to Bellona 2 Sep 1949 for his first sea service which included some port visits round New Zealand. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1949 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 13 Oct 1950. Returned to Philomel 8 Jan 1951. Drafted to Kiwi 23 Aug 1951 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1951. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the British Eastern Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 29 Jun 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but he remained in his ship until drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 12 Nov 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic with the effective date shown as 29 Jun 1954. Returned to Philomel 10 Dec 1954 and was DEE 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FLETCHER, Harold George Sydney | 13108 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Lewisham, London, UK, on 16 Jun 1918. Enlisted the Royal Navy 13 Nov 1933 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No D/JX140489. After his initial training he served in several ships including the cruisers Delhi, Colombo and the battleship Royal Oak before she was sunk by U–47 at Scapa Flow. He served in Durban from Jan 1940–1 Nov 1941, the same class of cruiser as Delhi. Promoted Acting Leading Seaman during this service. Leading Seaman Fletcher also served in MGB 13 and MTB 654 and at several coastal service shore stations like HMS Hornet (Gosport) and HMS Beehive (Felixtowe) in the UK and in the Mediterranean (HMS St Angelo (Malta) and HMS Hannibal (Taranto Area of Italy). One man was killed during an engagement with an enemy force while he was in MGB 654. He reached the rate of Petty Officer (Acting Chief Petty Officer Minesweepers 5 Jul 1945). WWII medals are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Also served in the Merchant Navy after leaving Royal Navy and before joining RNZN on 22 May 1950. Advanced to Leading Seaman in the RNZN 23 May 1950 and to Petty Officer on 24 May 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951–23 Mar 1952 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Mentioned in Despatches, 3rd Supplement to London Gazette, of 30 Sep 1952 as of 3 Oct 1952. Mentioned in Despatches certificate sent to Tamaki 27 Mar 1953 for presentation to Harold Fletcher. Promoted Chief Petty Officer (Coxswain) 13 Feb 1953. Appointed Sea Cadet Instructor 22 May 1960 and served in Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (with gratuity 11 Jul 1953). Discharged to RA 30 Oct 1964. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 6 Aug 2013 aged 95 years. |
| FLETCHER, James Thomas | 15344 | Shipwright 3rd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Medway, Kent, UK, 15 Mar 1930. Entered the RNZN 10 Mar 1955 as an Acting Shipwright and underwent initial training in Tamaki. His training continued in Philomel as an Artificer Class 4 (Art 4). Drafted to Black Prince 22 Sep 1955 and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 4th Class on 10 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Artificer Division and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 6 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in the ship until 21 Sep 1958. Served in Tamaki 22 Sep 1958–13 Jul 1960. Served in Philomel 14 Jul–13 Sep 1960 and then drafted to Lachlan where he served from 14 Sep 1960 to 31 Aug 1961. He then served for the remainder of his time in Philomel from 1 Sep 1961. Advanced to Shipwright 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. DEE 9 Mar 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| FLETCHER, Peter William | 1472 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Auckland 30 Sep 1920. Was a garage boy before he entered the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 30 Oct 1936. His initial training was in HMS Philomel and his first sea service was in the light cruiser HMS Leander. He served in this ship from 1 Oct 1937 to 4 Nov 1943 and was on board during the action which sank the Italian auxiliary cruiser Ramb 1 off the Maldives. Leander then captured the Vichy French ship Charles L.D. in the Indian Ocean and was part of the force hunting the German raider Pinguin south of the Maldives. In 1941 Leander was TSFD to the Mediterranean Fleet and was active against the Vichy French during the Syria-Lebanon campaign. During this activity he advanced to Leading Seaman (LSea). Returning to New Zealand in Nov 1943 he was next drafted to Muratai, a port minesweeper staying with this ship until 29 Jun 1944. He was in Tamaki from 30 Jun 1944 until 14 Oct 1947 and was promoted Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 23 Mar 1945 and to Acting Petty Officer (Permanent) 23 Sep 1945 and to Petty Officer on 23 Mar 1946. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. His next move was back to a big ship and he served in Bellona from 15 Oct 1947 to 24 Sep 1948. Drafted 3 Jul 1950 to Tutira and left with that ship for Korean waters. On 4 Nov 1950 he was TSFD to Pukaki and RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. DEE 30 Dec 1950. He qualified for the award of the Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal for his service in Korea. Peter Fletcher died at Greenlane Public Hospital 23 Apr 1983 aged 63 years. No mention of his being awarded the Korean medals on the remnant of his file. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FLETT, Alistair | 211440 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Napier 29 Dec 1927. Carpenter employed by Joinery Supplies Napier. Attested in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1955. Posted to RNZASC as carpenter at Burnham. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 26–30 Jan 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 20 Feb 1956, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 27 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Mar 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Also admitted to Canadian Med Det 26 Jun 1956. Discharged to unit 2 Jul 1956. Admitted US evacuation Hosp 19 Sep and discharged to unit. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Oct 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Served overseas 298 days. Discharged 29 Nov 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FLEURY, Claude Chenevix Eccles (Chen) | 330295 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Auckland on 16 Jul 1931. Compulsory Military Service Trainee. (Wellington Regt) 1952–54. Enlisted in Kayforce Feb 1954. Flew by service aircraft to Japan and returned the same way. Tech Assistant. Also served in Brit Com HQ at Kure and Tokyo. Was NZ sub-editor of the Forces Newspaper in Tokyo that was printed by Japan Times. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged on 22 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit (3 Auckland Northland Regiment). Returned to Korea in 1956 and worked for US Army Post exchange in Pusan until 1959. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later awarded NZGSM (K). From 1961 had 35 years’ service with National Airways Corporation (NAC) and Air New Zealand. Living at Greenlane, Auckland, 2007. Died Greenlane, Auckland, 23 Dec 2014 aged 83 years. |
| FLINT, Allan Frederick | 774126 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Kaikoura 19 Sep 1932. 2nd intake of CMT and then a serving TF soldier in Nelson Marlborough West Coast Regt. Slaughterman in Christchurch. Attested 27 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 4 May 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Also served as Driver 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb three times for up between four and seven days between 2 Jan and 16 Feb 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged 3 Jun 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 24 Aug 2012 aged 79 years. |
| FLINTOFF, George Robert | 783290 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 19/09/2055 | Born Murchison on 4 Nov 1932. Served in the RNZASC as a Driver (Regular Force) from 5 Jan 1951 to 13 May 1952. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Nelson during Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 16 May 1953. Granted 12 Month extension for service in Korea. Was one of a handful of Kayforce personnel who married a young Japanese woman (Miss Takae Fujiwara) while in theatre. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Dec 1955 and posted to TF unit. Served in the TF until he TSFD to the Regular Force on 20 Jan 1959. Served in RNZASC at Burnham Camp and at Addington. Discharged on 19 Mar 1962. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FLINTOFT, George Wayne | 208202 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born 'Rotherham', Amuri Pass, approx halfway between Greymouth and Waiau, Canterbury, on 11 Mar 1928. Bulldozer driver for Amuri County Council. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Christchurch. Embarked Wellington 23 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and accommodated in Larrakeyah Barracks awaiting flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) on 13 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and entered Korea on 15 Oct 1951. Served in ’D’ Section 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 8 Nov 1952 (fever), TSFD to 37 Canadian Fd Amb and discharged to unit 18 Nov 1952. M/I from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Apr 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight Wellington at 7.30am on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year and 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Waiau, North Canterbury, 1996. Brother of Hubert John FLINTOFT. Died Waiau 24 Apr 2002 aged 74 years. |
| FLINTOFT, Hubert John | 208203 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born 'Rotherham', Amuri Pass, approx halfway between Greymouth and Waiau, Canterbury, on 4 Dec 1929. Civil trade carpenter. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued from the Wahine was taken to Darwin and accommodated in Larrakeyah Barracks awaiting flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt Signals on arrival in Korea. Served near his brother. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 13 May 1953. SOS Kayforce 11 Jul 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Brother of George Wayne FLINTOFT. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Murchison, 22 Sep 2008 aged 79 years. |
| FLITTEN, Frederick James Roy | 12257 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Walthamstow, London, UK, on 22 Nov 1927. He started work as a cabinetmaker before he entered the Royal Navy. The date of his RN Service is not yet known. Nor are any awards he may have received. Possibly entered the RN on 7 Dec 1942 with Service No 75157. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London on 14 Jun 1948 as a Cook (Officers). Drafted to HMNZS Arabis which had been returned to the RN and was held at Chatham as an accommodation vessel alongside HMS Lock Shin until this ship was ready for handing over to the RNZN as HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948. HE was one of the crew who brought this ship to NZ. Drafted to Pukaki 3 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She was involved in escort and covering duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. He returned to NZ on 3 Dec but remained in the ship until 3 Jan 1951. The remainder of his service in the RNZN was shared almost equally between Philomel and Tamaki. He and his wife returned to Britain and he was DEE from Maori on 23 Aug 1951 and returned to Walthamstow, London. It is not known if he received the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, which he earned by his service in Pukaki. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FLOOD, Rex Albert John | 457972 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/03/2054 | 02/11/2056 | Born Greytown 26 Nov 1932. TF soldier. Bulldozer driver for DSIR. Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce 28 Oct 1953. Posted to RNZASC 16 Nov 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 as a Driver on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Apr and entered Korea 5 Apr 1954. Accidentally injured 15 May 1954, admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb and TSDFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged to NZ Base HQ 16 Jul 1954 and remains on X(ii) List. M/O to NZRTU 3–31 Mar 1955 and returns to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Aug 1955. Only in his unit a short time and was then attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 1 Sep 1955 and then returned to his unit 23 Sep 1955, Granted a further 12-months extension of service dating from 27 Sep 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) 23 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Dec 1955 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956. Deplaned Japan 25 Feb 1956 and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1956, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to that unit 3 Mar 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Oct 1956, emplaned for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 155 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1957 and posted a TF unit HQ CRASC 24 Jan 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Attested in RF (2 Bn NZ Regt) 2 Mar 1959 but blotted his Service Record. Discharged at own request on pay 1 Mar 1960. No retiring leave and only one day PA Leave. Went to live in Shannon. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Masterton, 15 May 2004 in his 75th year. |
| FLOWERDAY, John Douglas (Jack) | 31161 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 21/04/2054 | 30/05/2055 | Born 1 Jun 1923. Regular Force soldier who enlisted on 1 Oct. 41 during WWII. Served in Italy with 7 Anti-Tank Regt. Served in BCOF, Japan in 4 Fd Regt, RNZA. Seconded to Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned 21 Apr 1954 for Japan on Teal flight departing from Christchurch. Travelled to Korea by Teal then Qantas via Sydney. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Regimental Sergeant Major NZ Base Camp in Japan. CSM 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC for short time in Korea. SOS Kayforce 8 Jun 1955 and re-posted to Regular Force. Instructor to Fiji Military Forces in 1956. Also served in Malaya. Manager of the RR Centre for NZ personnel in South Vietnam. Appointed MBE (NY Hons 1965) and LS&GC Medal (Military) and Meritorious Service Medal. See Service Lives Remembered. Living at Hamilton in 1998. Died Hamilton, 24 Jun 2003 aged 80 years. |
| FLY, William John | 206073 | Gunner | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2052 | Born Masterton on 21 Jun 1926. Employed as a vehicle mechanic for South Wairarapa Motors, Carterton. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon, RNZASC. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Oct 1951 and to Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Accidentally injured 27 Jan 1952 and admitted Norwegian MASH, fractured collar bone, thigh bone and lower leg. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 May 1952. Evacuated to NZ as a surgical stretcher case and disembarked Auckland 27 May 1952 from SS Monowai. Flown to Masterton and admitted Masterton Hospital 29 May 1952. Served overseas one year 170 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 26 May 1953. Died Hamilton, 19 Jul 1995. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FLYGER, James Alexander | 206472 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Petone on 9 Dec 1914. Came from Rukuhia, Hamilton. Temporary Lance Corporal. Tractor Driver for Downs & Co, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni and deplaned 30 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951 and reverted to Driver CTBA 2i/c ‘B’ Tpt Pl. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 13 Jan 1952. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 3 May 1952 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 14 Feb 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1953. Died Hamilton 23 Jan 1972 aged 58 years. His family may claim his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FOALE, Leslie Frederick | 12641 | Electrical Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 28/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hampstead, London, 26 Jul 1913. Served in the Royal Navy with Service No C/MX54256 from 1 Feb 1937 and for war service from 3 Sep 1939 to 29 Sep 1942 He served in the Royal Indian Navy 30 Sep 1942 to 6 Jan 1946 then he returned to the RN 7 Jan 1946 until to 6 Apr 1949. Enlisted in the RNZN in London as Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on successive days. This engagement was for five years with the option of discharge in New Zealand or the UK. Leslie was a member of the crew that brought Tutira to New Zealand. He was drafted to Bellona 17 Sep 1949 to 2 Feb 1950. His next ship was Taupo in which he served from 3 Feb 1950 in NZ and Korean waters. On RTNZ from Korea on 21 Oct he stayed with the ship until 25 Jan 1953. He later served in Bellona (again), Black Prince twice and Royalist. Service in Royalist also allowed him to qualify for a further medal for service in Korean waters during the second commission leaving NZ 20 May 1957 and returning 4 Jul 1958. Rotoiti was his next ship in which he served from 22 Aug 1958 to 4 Aug 1959 some of that in Malaysian waters. He flew from NZ to Join this ship as there was an urgent need for an Electrical Artificer on that ship. His service was extended for two years. Discharged to RA 12 Feb 1961. Later employed as a General Service Hand at the Naval Base from Nov 1963 until 12 Apr 76. Died Auckland 6 Mar 1983. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star Defence Medal, War Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (25 Aug 1957). His medallic entitlement may include the Burma Star and family may well claim awards for further NZ Service including NSOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| FODDY, Brian Edward | 13962 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings, 20 Dec 1929. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1951 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His Training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel until 15 Jan 1953. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 6 Feb 1952 and to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 27 Sep 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–20 Apr 1954 then served in Tamaki 21 Apr 1954–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957 but Brian Foddy remained in the ship until 16 Jan 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan–9 Oct 1958. Also served in Royalist 10 Oct 1958–9 Jul 1959. His final weeks of service were in Philomel from 10 Jul 1959 until he was DEE on 26 Sep 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FOGARTY, James Brian | 211302 | Corporal | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 08/04/2055 | Born Waipukurau 18 Mar 1930. Employed as a mechanic for Mason and Paton at Waipukurau. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 8 Jul 1953 and was posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Aug 1954, Temporary Corporal 20 Nov 1954 and to Corporal 21 Mar 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Apr 1955 and deplaned Auckland 8 Apr 1955 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 170 days. Discharged 30 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 26 Jul 1984 aged 54 years. Buried Waipukurau cemetery. |
| FOK HIN SING | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| FOLEY, Patrick Barry | 211341 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Napier 17 Aug 1932. Driver for Hawkes Bay Catchment Board. Attested 9 Dec 1953 and underwent training in Waiouru. Posted to RNZA 26 Jan 1954. Did not comply with Routine and Standing Orders which continued through his time in Korea. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 12 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to attend a Cooking Course 16 Sep 1955 and returned to his unit on 17 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FOLEY, Ronald Anthony Cramer (Ron) | 206310 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 19/02/2053 | Born Gisborne 18 Jul 1928. Clerk in the Social Security Dept., Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Tp and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 5 Nov 1950. Embarked as a signalman 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 9 Jul 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, discharged and remains on X(ii) List 27 Jul 1951. M/O to NZRTU and TSFD to X(iv) List. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ) component (G Troop) and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 11 Aug 1951. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed OWL (Operator Wireless & Line?) NCO, promoted Temporary Corporal while appointed OWL (Operator Wireless & Line) NCO 28 Jan 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant 12 May 1952 while holding this appointment. Promoted Sergeant 12 Aug 1952. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to N Z Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Jan 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 21 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 14 Feb 1952. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 73 days. Discharged 8 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.908 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to Napier. Died Napier 8 Apr 2008 aged 78 years. Buried at Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery. His NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM were later issued to his family. |
| FOLLAS, Keith Ivan | 458928 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Papatoetoe, Auckland, 5 Feb 1931. Came from Walton, between Morrinsville and Matamata. Employed as a driver for his father Mr A.T. Kifollis (Correct name) at Morrinsville. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy the same day. He was hospitalised on three occasions for between six and 10 days and returned to his unit each time. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 261 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit. Discharged from TF 23 Apr 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FOOT, Desmond George | 15525 | Junior Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 03/09/2057 | Born Palmerston North on 25 Mar 1940. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Jul 1956. He served in Tamaki and advanced to Junior Signalman on 20 Dec 1956. He RUN on 31 Mar 1957 and was recovered on 4 May 1957 and returned to Tamaki. Drafted on 20 May 1957 the day that Royalist sailed from Auckland to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. However, his Posting Card shows RUN again on 22 Jun 1957 when Royalist was operating from Sydney. He was recovered and returned to Philomel on 3 Sep 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 25 Sep 1957. Drafted to Kaniere on 6 Nov 1957 and RUN again on 9 Nov 1957. Recovered 18 Feb 1958 and returned to Philomel. Dismissed HM Service on 5 Mar 1958. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Handbook, but he did not qualify for any medallic awards or even the NZDSM as he had not completed the minimum three-year time requirement for this award. |
| FOOT, Thomas Melvyn | 14207 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Napier 14 Oct 1934. Employed as a fibrous plasterer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki 7 May 1952–9 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Feb 1954. Served briefly in Bellona, then Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 9 Jul 1954 which sailed from Auckland about 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere was in Korean waters Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 but Able Seaman Tom Foot remained with the ship until 22 Nov 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 23 Nov 1955–14 Feb 1957. His next ship was Rotoiti from 15 Feb 1957–17 Mar 1958. Later served in Philomel, Kaniere again and Black Prince again. DEE 13 Oct 1960. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM and NZDSM (R). |
| FOOTE, George Joseph | 13411 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Napier 30 Dec 1933. Employed as a butcher’s assistant before entering the RNZN on 29 Jan 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Like most of his shipmates his initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Feb 1951. Drafted to Bellona 16 Aug 1951 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Jun 1951. Changed trade from seaman to Electrical Mechanic and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 29 Nov 1951. Eight weeks of his service as an Ordinary Seaman was noted, “…May count towards advancement to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class”. Served briefly in Philomel 13 Dec 1951–7 Jan 1952 prior to departure to HMAS Cerberus 8 Jan–24 Jun 1952 on trade related course. RTNZ and was drafted to Bellona 25 Jun 1952. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 4 Oct 1952. He remained involved in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet until 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed on 29 Apr 1955 from Devonport to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Jul 1955 while overseas. On RTNZ he remained in Pukaki until drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug–9 Nov 1956. Also served in Endeavour for five weeks then returned to Black Prince 14 Dec 1956–1 May 1957. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for further trade related course 2 May 1957–17 May 1958. He returned to Philomel 18 Mar 1958 and his rating to Leading Electrical Mechanician was shown as dating from 1 Jul 1956. From 10 Sep 1958–9 Sep 1959 he served in Royalist, Black Prince again and back to Royalist. His final months in service were in Philomel from where he was DEE on 29 Dec 1959. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FORBES, Donald Albert | 207791 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born Dunedin on 13 Jun 1923. Served in the RNZN (Service No 8246) from 14 Sep 1943 to 3 Mar 1946 seeing service during WWII as a radar operator mainly in Tamaki and Philomel. On 8 Jan 1945 he was drafted to HMNZS Gambia remaining with that ship until 20 Feb 1946. This meant that he saw some of the last shots of WWII at sea and was in Tokyo Bay on 2 Sep 1945 for the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender. He was DEE on 3 Mar 1946. Able Seaman (Radar) Forbes was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for his WWII service. Plasterer from Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 Jan 1951 while holding appointment of Battery Commander's Assistant. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jun 1951. Admitted Comwel Dressing Station, Tokyo 12–19 Jan 1952. Promoted Bombardier 5 Mar 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 25 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 30 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Jul 1952. Died Cherry Farm, Dunedin on 30 Dec 1986 aged 63 years. His family was later awarded the NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FORD, Bruce Willdey | 774321 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZA | 28/08/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Blenheim 13 Jun 1933. Enlisted in Kayforce 5 May 1954. Ambulance driver for Marlborough Hospital Board. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to RNZ Sigs 9 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 7 Sep 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC on 9 Nov 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 8 May 1956. Served in Korea one year 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Apr 1957 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957. Embarked on HMT Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I Nee Soon Camp. M/O to Field Training Centre at Kota Tinggi 28 Dec 1957. Served in Malaya with B Coy, 1 NZ Regt under Lieutenant Colonel Kim Morrison. M/O to Mersing Camp, then to Nyasa Camp. Admitted BMH Kamunting 1 Jan 1959 again 25 May 1959 then 5 Jun 1959. Went to Cameron Highlands for recovery. Embarked Penang on HMT Captain Cook and Disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Posted to SD Coy, RNZASC on return to NZ. Became a long serving soldier and served mainly in the South Island. Attended Sergeant to Staff Sergeant promotion course but only partially qualified. Sergeant Ford was awarded the LS&GC Medal 1 Aug 1975. Discharged 1 Jan 1978. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Christchurch 12 Sep 2007 aged 74 years. |
| FORD, St.Clare Charles | 203680 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Waihopu, upper Northland 19 Jul 1924. Gum Digger from Waihopo. Previous service in 1 Bn The Northland Regt with Service No 1/3/1428 the Army during WWII. He first enlisted in 2 NZEF at Kaitaia as Signalman in 2 Div Sigs (Emb Roll No.9) with Service No 459929 and sailed from NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942 for service in the Pacific Islands. He returned to NZ and embarked (459929, Signalman, 3 Div Sigs–Emb Roll No.15). for the second time 13 Jan 1945. For service in Fiji with ‘M’ Force. Admitted hosp in Fiji. Next-of-kin, Mrs M Ford (mother), Waihopo. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Linesman for the P&T Dept at Kaitaia. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Sigs Troop and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop and served as a Signalman in the 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Bde Sigs Tp 11 Jun 1951. CTBA 28 Bde Sigs Tp and attached FAP Line of Com Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951. M/I NZ Base HQ and attached FAP NZRTU 17 Feb 1952. CTBA NZRTU and returned to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.912 was sent 14 Mar 1957 to his given address in Waihopo. Died Northland 24 Dec 1989 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FORD, William McLue | 211045 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZA | 04/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, 12 Dec 1924. Served in the RNZAF for four years as Leading Aircraftman. Carpenter for J. Williamson, Wellington. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted tp RNZASC 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 as Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 13 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 30 May 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 16 Jun 1954 and discharged direct to unit 24 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14–16 Oct 1954, discharged and returned to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 170 days. Discharged 10 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.913 was sent to his given address on 14 Mar 1957 but was returned unclaimed to Base Records where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FORDE, James Raymond | 208490 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Wairio, Southland, on 30 Dec 1926. Miner at the State Coal Mine, Ohai, Southland. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement Draft on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere bound for Sydney. Continued onward by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to Able Troop, 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Jul 1953 and appointed Gun 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 27 Sep 1953 and to Bombardier 10 Nov 1953. A small note shows he was a football and cricket player. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base 13 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base 18 Nov 1953. Returned to Sydney on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 279 days. Discharged 24 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Nightcaps, 23 Jun 1998 aged 72 years. |
| FORDE, John Daniel Raymond | 208056 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Invercargill? 23 Jan 1928. Clerk for New Zealand Railways Department at Invercargill. Expansion Force. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Darwin. Flew by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 28 Aug 1951. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Jan 1952 and entered Korea 21 Jan 1952. Attached FAP NZRTU 16 Feb–6 Apr 1952. Played fullback in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Apr 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 14 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Frankton 1996. Died Hamilton, 16 Apr 1998 aged 70 years. Buried Hamilton Park Cemetery. |
| FORDE, Patrick Noel | 208599 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Riverton 1 Dec 1924. Clerk employed by Southland Frozen Meat Co, Makarewa. Attested 12 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp during Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 14 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1952 and was attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1952 and CTBA 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 while holding the appointment of Pay Ledger Clerk and to Bombardier 1 Mar 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 Sep 1953 (tonsillitis) and discharged direct to unit 12 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Jul 1953. Absent from place of Parade, severely reprimanded and reverted to Bombardier 26 Oct 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 7 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 19 Dec 1953 and to Sergeant 10 Jan 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ 4 Mar 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. His employment in Kayforce varied from Pay Clerk to Movements NCO and Administration NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.917 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Frankton Junction. Died Hamilton 23 Feb 1992. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FORDE, Thomas Joseph | 207702 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Rangiora 12 May 1929. Employed as a clerk in Farmers Co-op Assn, Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB in Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in Waiouru camp 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in The Regt until posted to NZ Base HQ 12 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed 2 Ech clerk, Temporary Bombardier 4 Jan 1952 and then to Bombardier 14 Mar 1952 and to Sergeant 5 Jun 1952. RTNZ 14 Jun 1952 on furlough and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952. Visited his parents in Christchurch and reported into Burnham Camp when leave ended. Re-emplaned (Ararangi) Wellington 22 Jul 1952 for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 and returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Dec 1952 while holding the appointment of NCO 2/IC 2 Ech and to Staff Sergeant 1 Mar 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 218 days. Discharged 19 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.916 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Employed as Senior Clerk, National Airways. Attested in Regular Force 9 Aug 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 30 Oct 2001 aged 72 years. Buried at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| FORMAN, William Christie | 206878 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 23/01/2054 | Born Marton 27 Mar 1927. Farmhand at Kimbolton, north of Feilding. Attested 16 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. His military service started poorly with several misdemeanours two of which resulted in time in Ardmore Detention Barracks. Similar disciplinary failures continued during his service in Korea. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec and entered Korea 16 Dec 1952. Served in C Tpt Platoon. Accidentally injured 11 Nov 1953 and admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb (petrol burns to right leg). TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure and evacuation to NZ was recommended. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jan 1954 RTNZ for medical reasons and deplaned Wellington 23 Jan 1954. Served overseas one year 51 days. NZ Army arranged further medical treatment in NZ. Discharged 16 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Dunedin 13 May 2008 aged 81 years. |
| FORREST, Andrew McReadie | 13097 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Camlachie, Glasgow, Scotland 16 Oct 1913. He had served through WWII as a mobilised RN Volunteer Reservist and when he entered the RN proper he was granted a basic date for reckoning for all purpose as 25 Feb 1940 and could count six years 122 days towards pension. Unfortunately, the ships in which he served during the war are not known. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with France & Germany clasp. Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. After the war he was employed as a labourer and entered the RN on 27 Jun 1946 as an Able Seaman. He advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) over the next two-days. He served in Victory, Diadem (light cruiser), Howe (battleship), King George V (battleship) and Loch Glendhu (frigate) and progressed to Petty Officer (Permanent) on 1 Apr 1949. He was released to the Reserve 24 Jul 1950. He entered the RNZN on 17 Jul 1950 so had done this before he was formally released from the RN. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until 28 Feb 1951. Sent to HMAS Ruschcutter 1 Mar–1 Dec 1951. On RTNZ he was drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951 and sailed on 2 Jan 1952 from Devonport to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. While in Korea just before the end of the TOD he was disrated to Leading Seaman 28 Feb 1953. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained in Rotoiti until drafted to Bellona 15 Aug 1953. He also served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–13 Jun 1955. Discharged BNPS 17 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FORREST, Geoffrey | 301642 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Rotorua 28 Oct 1932. Served in 8th intake of CMT and served in 1 Hauraki Regt. Attested in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 30 Jun 1953. Posted RNZ Sigs to while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O (16 Fd Regt) to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft to deplane Auckland, 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year nine days. Discharged 8 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Hauraki Regt). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FORREST, Gordon Espie | 11320 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch? 17 Dec 1927. Entered the RNZN as a Probationary Stores Assistant 24 Oct 1946. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Stores Assistant 24 Apr 1947 which was amended to 24 Jan 1947. Drafted to Bellona 4 Jul 1947 then returned to Tamaki 5 May 1948. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Jun 1949. Served in Philomel 10 Aug 1949, then in Bellona again 4 Feb 1950 and back to Philomel 19 Jan 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but Gordon remained in the ship in the Reserve Fleet until 8 Sep 1953. Drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 9 Sep 1953 and advanced to Stores Petty Officer on 22 Feb 1954. He was a member of the crew who sailed this ship from Devonport on 14 Oct 1955 back to the UK to return it to the RN in 1956. Many of the crew TSFD to make up the numbers of the crew of Royalist which was commissioned and handed over to the RNZN on 9 Jul 1956. On arrival back in NZ Gordon served in Philomel and Tamaki before he returned to Royalist on 19 Apr 1960. He advanced to Acting Stores Chief Petty Officer on 5 May 1960 and to Stores Chief Petty Officer on 23 Jun 1960. He later served in Philomel until drafted to Taranaki on 22 Jul 1963 then returned to Philomel 17 Oct 1964. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (23 Nov 1961). Discharged to RA 23 Oct 1966 and went to live in Christchurch and took up employment as a stock controller. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 6 Mar 2007. |
| FORRESTER, D'Arcy Vivian | 208035 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born 1 Apr 1925 Previous service in RNZAF for seven months in the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class. He was a labourer at Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff before attesting 19 Feb 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Invercargill. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine as a Driver. Flown from Darwin 29 Aug 1951 by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I 2 Sep 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 7 Dec 1951 TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Unit and was discharged from there 11 Feb 1952 to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU 12 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Feb 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Aug 1952 to appointment of RDI (Regimental Driving Instructor?) Sergeant. Promoted Lance Corporal 28 Nov 1952, Temporary Corporal 12 Dec 1952, Corporal–Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1953 and to Sergeant 1 May 1953. M/I from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Admitted Wellington Hosp 10 Aug 1953 (Malaria) until treatment completed. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Oct 1953. Returned to Tokomaru Bay when he came back to NZ Died Stewart Island 18 Oct 1969 aged 44 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FORRESTER, William George | 11595 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wellington 7 Mar 1927. Employed as a builder's labourer at Christchurch. Entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Telegraphist on enlistment. Underwent training in Philomel and Irirangi. Served in Waiouru (the naval signal station was not known as Irirangi at that time) 11 Jan 1949–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 8 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Promoted Telegraphist on 16 Apr 1950 on the way to Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and after a short stay in Philomel was drafted to Irirangi 17 Jan 1952. DEE 1 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. But only UN Korea Medal is shown on his posting card. Not known if the Korea Medal was ever issued to the serviceman. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FORSDYKE, Harold Henry Frederick | 13853 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Rushmere, Suffolk, England 3 Apr 1920. Previous service in Royal Navy with Service No SSX19315 then EX 95137. Entered the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in HMS Pembroke on 10 Nov 1936. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 19 Feb 1937. Drafted to HMS Wildfire then HMS Pembroke (shore stations) then to Sussex (heavy cruiser) 29 Jun 1937–19 Feb 1941. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman, Stoker 2nd Class and then to Stoker 1st Class by 24 Jun 1939. In the period in which he served in the ship she was involved in the hunt for the Graf Spee in 1939. Sussex served in the Indian Ocean in early 1940 and returned to Britain to serve with the Home Fleet in Mar. She was under repair in Princes Dock, Glasgow, when hit by a bomb which caused a serious fire needing the dry dock to be flooded without time to stop water getting into the ship and she capsized. She was re-floated in Oct 1940 and under repair for nearly two years. Harold Fosdyke was administered by HMS Spartiate but still attached to Sussex 20 Feb 1941–18 Jun 1942. Served in Pembroke 19 Jun–17 Nov 1942. Served in Tyne (Hecla Class depot ship) 18 Nov 1942 until 23 Apr 1947 advancing to Leading Stoker (Permanent) by 20 Oct 1945. Tyne served in the Normandy invasion and was then allocated to the British Pacific fleet. He returned to Britain, was drafted to Pembroke 24 Apr 1947 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 2 May 1947. Discharged by Purchase 2 Jul 1947. Entered RNZN at Maori 30 Jun 1952 rated as Stoker Mechanic and on the following days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and 2 Jul 1952 Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Served in Black Prince 16 Jan–1 Mar 1953, Bellona 2 Mar–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953–23 Feb 1955. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea during the deployment to Korea of Pukaki in this period. On RTNZ his service was mostly in the big ships of the RNZN, Bellona, Royalist and Black Prince. He was a crew member on the delivery voyage of Royalist from the UK which was involved with the Suez affair. The Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity was approved 26 Mar 1958, while he was serving in Black Prince in Feb 1958. He was then Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineering). Final sea service was in Rotoiti 10 Jun 1961–14 Jan 1962. Discharged to RA 29 Jun 1962. Awarded 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Palestine’ (replacement), UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (NE). He has what appears to be three further medals in a photograph of him but the detail is not known. |
| FORSTER, John | 208952 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Newcastle-on-Tyne England 9 Dec 1925. Labourer for NZ Insulators, Temuka. Previous service in the Army for four years as a sapper. Attested in Kayforce 3 Aug 1953. Posted to RNZA 26 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from to Sydney and onwards to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jan 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14–18 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Oct 1954 and appointed Duty NCO and to Lance Bombardier 15 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FORSTER, Warneford Bertie | 13802 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Ashington, Northumberland, UK, on 22 Jul 1913. Employed as a coalminer before he entered the Royal Navy 29 Ju 1937 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 91565. Underwent training in HMS Victory and HMS Medway and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 29 May 1938. He returned to Victory 1 Jan–6 Dec 1941 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 21 Mar 1941. Drafted to Tamarisk (corvette) 5 Dec 1941 and was based on HMS Spartiate and HMS Eaglet until 31 Jan 1942. It appears that most of this period was served in the River Clyde area. Administered by Victory 1 Feb–28 Mar 1942 then served in Broadway (destroyer) 29 Mar 1942–17 Jul 1943 based on HMS Ferret and was involved in Atlantic convoy escorts. On 12 May 1943 Broadway together with Lagan and aircraft from Biter (escort carrier) destroyed U-89 north-east of the Azores. Back in Victory he advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on & Sep 1953. He served in Kilmartin (sloop) 23 Feb 1944–13 Nov 1946 and was based in HMS Cormorant (Gibraltar), Victory III (and accounting base and HMS Wildfire (Sheerness). Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) 21 Oct 1946. He was drafted to Loch Alvis [sic] (Loch Alvie–Frigate) which was also based on HMS Wildfire. His final ship in the RN was Duke of York in which he served 31 Jul 1947 to 1 Aug 1949. Released from the RN to the Reserve. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 10 Apr 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced on the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ was drafted to Philomel and served in P 3551 (also known as Mako). Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 to 1Aug 1954. Served in Tamaki 2 Aug 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. On RTNZ he stayed in Pukaki until drafted to Black Prince on 10 Aug 1956–24 Feb 1958. He then served in Pukaki again 25 Feb 1956–16 Jul 1958 and advanced to Acting Chief Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 28 Feb 1958 and then Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 May 1958. Pukaki was involved with monitoring the nuclear tests in May and Jun 1957 He continued to serve in Philomel, Tamaki and Lachlan. Discharged to RA 9 Apr 1962. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 4 Oct 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZSSM and NZDSM (R). |
| FORSYTH, Douglas Nicol | 203845 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Enlisted during Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier through to Sergeant. Photographed with friends having a meal beside their gun where the Battery was in position. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952 and initially returned to Hamilton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FORSYTH, James Ian McLeish (Ian) | 13697 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 28/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hugglescope, Gloucestershire, on 3 Jul 1926. Medical practitioner, M/B., Ch.B. Mentioned in Despatches. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori at the NZ High Commission in London and appointed to RNZN on short service commission on 7 Jun 1951. In HMS Victory, Additional for course RN Medical School, Alverstoke and Radiological Defence Course. Appointed Ship’s Doctor, M.B., B.Ch. HMNZS Philomel additional for passage 7 Jul–11 Aug 1951. On arrival in NZ was in RNZN Hospital HMNZS Philomel. Appointed to Taupo 22 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Went ashore at Yang Do to help attend to the wounded after the battle with North Korean attackers. Returned to Taupo with 13 casualties one of whom died from his injuries. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 Dec 1952, p.6732; London Gazette, Supplement, 30 Sep 1955). Appointed to Philomel on return of his ship to NZ. Returned to the UK and was discharged from Maori on 23 Jun 1954. Entered the Medical Branch of Permanent RNVR in rank of Surgeon Lieutenant. With seniority 11 Mar 1950. |
| FORSYTH, Murray Lister Alston | 203599 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born in Hamilton 1 Oct 1927. Previous service in RNZAF (Service No 46383) after the end of WWII and served in the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class for about nine months. Mainly employed as a farmer between leaving RNZAF and joining Kayforce. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served on Baker No.3 Gun in 161 Bty. Promoted through the ranks and became Gun Sergeant in Baker 3. Served wherever 16 Fd Regt was located from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and return to below the 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952. RTNZ in the rank of Sergeant. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Dec 1952. Living at Omokoroa, near Tauranga in 2004. |
| FORSYTH, Owen Leslie | 13367 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Oamaru 5 Mar 1935. Scholar before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Dec 1950. Served in Bellona, Kaniere and Bellona again and was then drafted to Hawea (in the Reserve Fleet) 30 Aug 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve a second time with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Sep 1952. When the Armistice was signed in 1953 Hawea returned to NZ on 29 Aug 1953. Served in Philomel from 3 Nov 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Dec 1953. His Posting Card is marked RUN on 23 Mar 1952 and he did not return to Philomel until May 1952. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug 1954 and qualified as Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class on 1 Nov 1954. His Posting Card is marked RUN a second time but his time on the loose was nearly six months. He was recovered in Australia on 27 Apr 1955 and held at Rushcutter until returned to Devonport in Kaniere on 22 Jul 1955. Drafted to Philomel 23 Jul 1955 but RUN again 22 Aug 1955. This time he was on the loose until 26 Feb 1957 nearly one year six months. Discharged BNPS 13 Jul 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. It is not known if he is entitled to any further awards. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| FORT, Kenneth Albert (Aussie) | 206473 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Timaru on 18 Aug 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 2 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 at on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. At Cairns Ken Fort and two other pipers led the NZ troops in a march from the ship to town and back again. Travelled from Darwin to Iwakuni, Japan by Qantas aircraft. Travelled from Sasebo to Korea by ship disembarking Pusan. Served in Div Sigs, Force Maintenance Area Seoul, Kure Base Sigs (for three months) then the Force Maintenance Group Z Sigs Troop. Played Auld Lang Syne on the pipes, over the Artillery radio network on New Year’s Eve 1951 (See McGibbon p.249). Letter by Signalman Fort in the RNZRSA Review Summer 2013 states, “Later in 1951 on New Year's Eve at Div HQ in Korea, my commanding officer, Jack Wray (of H Troop, known as How Troop) asked me to play the pipes over the artillery network at midnight which I did”. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Living in Australia in 1996. Last known address Bellingen, NSW 2454 Australia. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FORTES Tereroa John (aka MANUEL) | 204257 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/05/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands 7 Oct 1929, as a machinist for Reid Rubber Co, Penrose, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952, as a Kayforce Replacement. Attested as Manuel but correct surname is Fortes. Employed His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to his unit in Korea 4 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 29 Sep 1953 and to Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation and was TSFD 9 Nov 1954 to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1944 from Teal flight (Flight 1) ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 176 days. Discharged 18 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded KWSM and entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Deceased but date and place not known. |
| FOSTER, Bruce Albert | 206308 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Marton 1 Apr 1929. Driver for British Pavements td., Hastings. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and M/I to this unit 4 Jun 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 149 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.962 was sent 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Hastings. Died in a tree felling accident Ormondville 9 Jul 1985 aged 56 years. |
| FOSTER, James William Thomas | 206474 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Palmerston North 5 Sep 1925. Farmer at before he entered the RNZAF and was issued the Service No 44981 on 4 Mar 1944. Served on Guadalcanal and was repatriated to NZ and was discharged 23 Aug 1945 as an Aircraftman 1st Class. He was then a porter at Palmerston North Public Hospital. Enlisted in Jayforce but was struck off the strength 26 Jun 1946. Did not proceed overseas. Attested 12 Sep 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Employed as a silver polisher in Wellington and as a timber treatment worker, Palmerston North. Embarked Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Rescued from the Wahine and taken to Darwin. Emplaned Darwin 11pm 5 Sep 1951 on Qantas flight to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Section 2i/c 7 May 1952 and to Lance Corporal 7 Aug 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 29 May 1952 and was discharged direct to unit 6 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal (Section Commander) 17 Dec 1952 and to Corporal 17 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North 9 Jul 1988 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FOSTER, Raymond John | 74060 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Ohakune 11 Mar 1932. Tractor driver for Dryden and Morgan Ltd, Papatoetoe. Enlisted in the RNZAF Territorial Air Force 10 Dec 1951 and served for seven months. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 and was TSFD to the Army after a lengthy delay. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Aug 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 29 Jan 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Feb 1954. Twice neglected ROs and went AWOL. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Jan 1954 and to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 10 Sep 1951 and to Bombardier 9 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 Teal flight (Flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 102 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955. Joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 and M/I to Waiouru Camp 4 Aug 1957. Posted to Active Service 10 Nov 1957. Embarked TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp 15 Dec 1957. M/I to FTC Kota Tinggi 27 Dec 1957 for training at Jungle Warfare School. To be Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1958. M/O Nyassa Camp 12 Feb 1953, M/I to Ipoh Area 13 Feb 1958 and M/O Ipoh Area to Tanah Hitam Camp 4 Mar 1958. HQ Coy also Attached C Coy as at 14 Jan 1959. Reverted to Private on CTB 2i/c Section. military discipline breached twice more. M/O to Changi airport, Singapore. Emplaned 5 Aug 1959. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings Whenuapai 7 Aug 1959. Discharged at own request 5 Oct 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ 16 Dec 1957 on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958 which was issued 23 Dec 1958. Died Timaru 29 Aug 1973 aged 41 years. Later awarded NZOSM and PJM. |
| FOSTER, Raymond John | 924115 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Kurow 15 Jan 1930. Labourer for Mr T. Helfernan of Timaru. Attested 17 Jun 1954 as a Kayforce Replacement and was trained for Korean service mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954 and M/I to that unit 2 Oct 1954. Built a catalogue of military discipline breaches. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Mar 1956. Deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings aircraft. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 31 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Timaru 29 Aug 1973 aged 43 years. No awards shown in his service record. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FOSTER, Stanley Henry | 204004 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Foxton 19 Mar 1930. Engine Fitter at Chelsea Sugar Works, Birkenhead Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for the sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951 and M/I 28 Fd Engr Regt the same day. To be Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Mar 1952 while appointed Tech Storeman. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Furlough 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for ETNZ (furlough) 13 Dec 1952. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did Not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 140 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Feb 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals, NZDSM and KWSM. Employed in Thames Valley Laundry, Te Aroha after discharge. Died 20 Aug 1993 aged 63 years. |
| FOSTER, Stanley Reginald (Stan) | 12761 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Brompton, UK, 14 Feb 1928. Entered the Royal Navy on 26 Sep 1945 and was issued with the Service No C/KX 774273. Served in the following ships and shore bases: HMS Royal Arthur, HMS Drake, HMS Imperieuse Pembroke, Euroclydon (shore station on Malta), Liverpool (Town Class light cruiser), Triumph (light fleet aircraft carrier) and Leander, a cruiser well known to New Zealanders. Highest rank held was Leading Stoker Mechanic. Discharged from the RN on 11 Apr 1948. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (London) 15 May 1949 (under the Frigate Entry scheme) for a period of five years as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the following day but reverted to Stoker Mechanic on 3 Oct 1949. He served in the following RNZN ships Tutira 18 May–21 Sep 1949, Bellona 21 Sep 1949–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 31 Jan 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 4 Oct 1950. Rotoiti served mainly on the west cost of Korea and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 5 Oct 1951. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona on at least two occasions and in Echuca b. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch on 24 Sep 2012 aged 84 years. |
| FOSTER, William (Geordie) | 206671 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Newcastle, England 8 Sep 1917. Served as a Gunner in 72 Bde (18-pounder guns), RA, TA, Served in the RAOC, British Army from 1 Mar 1937 to 3 Jan 1947. Enlisted as a Private and trained as a Storeman Ammunition Technician. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 18 Jan 1944. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZAOC at London 5 Apr 1949 and was granted the rank of Private, Temporary Sergeant. Discharged at his own request from the RF 6 Jan 1951. He was somewhat unsettled in the NZ Army. He was a trackman for the Wellington Racing Club. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Aug 1952 and to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 25 Sep 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 22 Nov 1952 and was appointed i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class and appointed Troop Sergeant Major 162 Bty 30 Dec 1952. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 30 May 1953. H was elected Mess President of 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. He was sent to Waiouru as an Instructor but was discharged 3 Feb 1954. |
| FOTHERINGHAM, Raymond George (Ray) | 13907 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 28 Sep 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 20 Sep 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Travelled to Korea via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast waters of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Was part of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK. Served in Royalist on its delivery voyage to NZ. Involved in the Suez incident. Also served in Black Prince and in Irirangi. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch 2004. Died Christchurch 5 Mar 2021 aged 89 years. |
| FOTHERINGHAME, Austin Sinclair | 203800 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born Auckland 19 May 1928. Came from Kaukapakapa. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Field Regiment Pool and Storeman/Driver. RTNZ 1 Jul 1951 (RTNZ Roll 17) as a candidate for an OCTU selection and training course. Re-embarked for Korea on 20 Aug 1951. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 21 Nov 1951 (Temporary Captain). RTNZ 2 Aug 1952 and re-embarked for Korea 8 Sep. Promoted Lieutenant but retained Temporary Captain rank while employed as RNZASC Officer, 21 Nov 1952. Later Workshop Platoon Commander. Captain, Appointed MBE, “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953.” (London Gazette, No.40161 of 20 Apr 1954.) Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ at the completion of his tour and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. SOS Kayforce 28 Oct 1953 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Auckland 1972. Died Katikati, 7 Jul 2010 aged 82 years. |
| FOWELL, Owen (Chook) | 33942 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 6 Nov 1930. Regular Force soldier enlisted in Sep 1949 and served to 1954. Attached to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Served in Korea in Pusan, NZ Ordnance Supply sub-unit from Mar 1952 to Sep 1953. Also served in Seoul area attached FAP RAOC Base Ordnance Depot. Played rugby and cricket for his local unit when time permitted. M/O NZ Base HQ for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 2 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force soon after arriving back in New Zealand. Discharged from the Regular Force in 1954. Living in Upper Hutt in Jul 2000. Died 28 Nov 2018 aged 88. |
| FOWLER, Lance Aubrey | 13491 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/02/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Lower Hutt, 17 Apr 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as Stoker Mechanic. Served in Kaniere Aug–Sep 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951 and changed trade to Steward 17 Sep 1952. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Taupo 18 Sep 1952 and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Later attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 3 Jan–9 Apr 1953. Also served in Lachlan, Wakefield (where he may have been serving at the officers’ mess at Fort Dorset or at Defence HQ) and Black Prince. Drafted to Bellona 19 Sep 1955 and when that ship was returned to the UK he was part of the crew. He then served in Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK and was involved in the Suez incident. On RTNZ he served in Philomel until DEE 27 Sep 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NZE) and KWSM. |
| FOWLER, Ronald Martin | 208491 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Gore 9 Jun 1930. Clerk for Shell coy, Dunedin. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as Kayforce Replacement draft. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal 6th flight to Sydney. Continued by civil Air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O and attached FAP to NZRTU to attend CATC course 21 Jul 1952. CTBA to NZRTU 1 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 24 Sep 1952 and to Lance Bombardier 22 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed TARA (Technical Assistant RA) Bombardier 1 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Jun 1953 and appointed Troop TARA Sergeant. M/O 1 Nov 1953 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I 4 Nov 1953 to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 21 Nov 1953 and deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 24 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.932 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Gore. Died Mt Maunganui 2 Nov 1991 aged 61 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FOWLIE, Douglas Morrison | 203770 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Dargaville on 16 May 1929. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed via Brisbane and Manila. for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Fd Regt Pool and served as a Troop Vehicle Mechanic. Promoted Temporary Bombardier. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Sep 1951. Promoted to Bombardier during tour. Served overseas one year 258 days. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 21 Oct 1952.Entitled to NZDSM. Died North Shore, Auckland, 8 Feb 2013 aged 83 years. |
| FOX, Joseph Moore | 206402 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Wellington on 10 Oct 1929. Civil trade Postman at Otaki. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 26 Feb 1951. Photographed at Trentham cleaning his rifle prior to emplaning with 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Served in 16 Fd Regt. One of 31 who emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 1 Apr 1953. Died Otaki 4 Dec 1990 aged 61 years. |
| FOX, Kenneth | 206160 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Dunedin 24 Jun 1924. Grocer at Star Stores (NI) Ltd Wellington. Served in the NZ Army Temporary Staff. Served in RNZAF (Service No 435192) 20 Apr 1943–Feb 1946. Served in Pacific area including Bougainville and NZ. Awarded 1939–45 Star. Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Re-enlisted in RNZAF 19 Mar 1947 and was discharged 10 Mar 1949. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP to Brit J.R.H.U for a cooking course 16 Oct 1951. Admitted 25 ADS 10–29 Jun 1951 and was discharged direct to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–26 Aug 1952. Discharged to NZ Base HQ and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged 27 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt 21 Feb 1991 aged 67 years. |
| FOX, Nicholas Willoughby | 13896 | Acting Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 28/04/2055 | Born West Ham, Essex, UK, 21 Mar 1922. Entered the RN on 6 Dec 1937 as a Boy 2nd Class and commenced training in HMS St Vincent an RN Boys Training station. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Sep 1938. Drafted to Glasgow (light cruiser) as Boy 1st Class on 16 Dec 1938 and stayed in her until 25 May 1941. While in Glasgow he advanced to Ordinary Seaman and then to Able Seaman. Glasgow was involved in the Norwegian campaign firstly trying to intercept Germans ships returning to Germany and was then under bombing attacks by German bombers off Bergen on 9 Apr 1940 and was damaged by near misses. She landed troops near Harstad and three-days later landed Royal Marines at Namsos and days later landed part of 15 Inf Bde and Andalsnes. On 29 Apr 1940 she evacuated King Haakon and Crown Prince Olav, Nygaardsvold’s Cabinet and part of the Norwegian Gold reserve. Glasgow then served as a convoy escort in the Mediterranean and was part of the raid on the Italian Fleet at Taranto on 14 Nov 1940 before sailing to join the East Indies Fleet at Aden and then serving in the Indian Ocean. He served in Victory and Excellent until drafted to Lauderdale (Hunt-class destroyer) 2 Jan 1942–20 Mar 1943 and was involved with North Sea convoy escorts for the rest of the year. Nicholas Fox served in the Mediterranean in Lauderdale for the first three months of 1943. Drafted to Icarus (destroyer) 16 Jun 1943 and was involved with Atlantic convoy escorts. In Mar 1944 she damaged U–744 which was forced to surface. She rescued 28 Survivors of the crew. In Jun Icarus was nominated for duties during the Normandy landings after which she returned to convoy escort protection. In Jan 1945 she attacked and sank U–1199. In Aug 1945 he returned to Glasgow and served in her until 10 Dec 1947 being advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 17 Jul 1947. He later served in Reggio (LST 3511) HMS Bruce (shore station) Zephyr (destroyer) and Liverpool (cruiser) 5 Jul 1950–8 Jun 1952. Discharged from the RN 14 Aug 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), and War Medal but others not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 15 Aug 1952 as Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in NZ served for a short time in Philomel and was drafted to Irirangi 11 Nov 1952–14 Jun 1953. Returned to Philomel 15 Jun 1953 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer the same day. Served briefly in Bellona and then served in Tamaki 22 Sep 1953–15 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Pacific Fleet in Korean waters. RTN on 28 Apr 1955. He later served in Philomel, Tamaki and Lachlan. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). DEE 18 Aug 1958. He was later engaged as a General Duties Man at the Devonport Naval Base on 30 Jan 1973. Discharged at own request on 30 Aug 1974. |
| FOX, Ray Albert | 814759 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch, 7 Jun 1932. Trimmer for New Zealand Railways. Served in 2nd Intake CMT. Was a member of 5 Indep Fd Sqn RNZE in Mar 1951 and had reached Corporal on 1 Apr 1954. Enlisted in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Emplaned 21 Dec 1954 Harewood on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni for travel to Korea. Deplaned Japan 25 Sep 1964. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954 and M/I to the unit in Korea on 2 Oct 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South 25–27 Oct 1954 for burial Party duties. Embarked Kure, Japan on 22 Mar 1956 for RTNZ and discharge on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the return on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Whenuapai 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 30 Jun 1956 and posted back to 5 Indep Fd Sqn, RNZE his old TF unit. Died No.4 Hanger, Christchurch Airport 13 Jun 1972. Buried Waimairi Cemetery, Christchurch 16 Jun 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FOX, Robert Murray | 206475 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 23/08/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 10 Apr 1930. Farmhand from Okato, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 1 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Rescued from the Wahine and taken to Darwin. Flown by Qantas to Japan and travelled by boat from Sasebo to Korea. Posted from NZRTU to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Held rank of Lance Corporal for a period while serving in Korea. RTNZ for compassionate reasons to run the family farm owing to the illness of his father. Served one year and 23 days overseas. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| FOX, Thomas | 208994 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Seaham, County Durham, England on 12 May 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce at Christchurch on 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served as a transport driver in the Seoul area. Emplaned 15 or 16 Feb 1956 for RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned NZ 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 182 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.938 was sent 14 Mar 1957 to his given address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FRAEI, Edmund Ion | 204342 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 20/01/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 10 Oct 1920. Sheet metal worker for Bycrofts Ltd, Auckland. Lived on Waiheke Island. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, from NZRTU and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 May 1963 TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged 7 May 1953 direct to unit. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 30 Dec 1953. ETD Pusan 3 Jan 1954 for travel to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 233 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.939 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FRAME, James | 14622 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Motherwell, Nth Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, on 10 Oct 1916. Entered the RNZN as a Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant, M.B.CH.B. on 15 Oct 1952, with seniority dating from 15 Oct 1948. Served briefly in Bellona, Philomel and Tamaki. Appointed to Pukaki on 8 Sep 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korea and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Promoted Surgeon Lieutenant on 7 Dec 1953. Once back in NZ he served in Tamaki and Philomel and worked in the RNZ Naval Hospital. Released on 14 Feb 1956 his Short Service Commission completed. Later entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| FRAMPTON, Brian Patrick (Paddy) | 208166 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Invercargill 2 Aug 1927. Panel beater at Invercargill before enlisting in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 14 Oct 1952, TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital, Kure and was re admitted 10 Nov to 21 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. (Grandson also attended as he won a place for an essay competition.) |
| FRANCE, Robert John (Froggy) | 690749 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 12/08/2057 | Born Petone on 25 Jul 1935. May have been born on a ship but was possibly registered in Petone. Enlisted 17 Oct 1955in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Sydney, then by civil air to Japan via Darwin and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Was a Driver in C Platoon 10 Tpt Coy camp near TEAL Bridge over the Imjin River and also was at Inchon. Was involved in transporting freight, soldiers and paraphernalia of war. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged 12 Mar 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Dannevirke in 2004. Died Dannevirke 2 Oct 2006 aged 71 years. |
| FRANCIS, David William (Dave) | 11422 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 08/07/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born New Plymouth 9 Oct 1931. Was a scholar before he enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Was in the 11th Class of Seaman Boys. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 18 Sep 1947. Served in Bellona 20 Jan 1948–2 Feb 1949. Drafted to Taupo 3 Feb 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Oct 1949. Served in Philomel, Bellona and Kaniere before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951. Understood that he flew via Sydney, Brisbane, Port Moresby and Hong Kong and joined his ship at Kure, Japan. Being an Armourer may have been the reason why he was required in Rotoiti in Japan and Korea. Served on patrols near the Han River and North Korea west coast. RTNZ in Rotoiti via Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. On return to NZ he later served in Philomel, Black Prince and Bellona. DEE 24 Sep 1955. Attended Korean Armistice Day Celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| FRANCIS, Lionel Douglas | 204343 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/07/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Auckland 3 Feb 1925. Factory hand and labourer for Abels Ltd, Auckland. Embarked Wellington 29 May 1946 on the Empire Pride to sail to Japan and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 29 Jul 1942. Attached FAP to Brit J.R.B.D. for Cooking Course. Went AWOL for almost two days on his way to the course. Awarded 14 days CB and 14 day’s pay. Continued to complete the course and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Dec 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Cooking Course 26 Jun–11 Jul 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 14 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Aug 1953 and to Lance Corporal 10 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey deplaning Auckland 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1954 to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. AWOL again and breaking out of barracks 25 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 28 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Jul 1954 TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was posted back to his unit 8 Jul 1954. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 8 Sep 1954 and M/I 11 Sep to attend cooking course. AWOL 2 Oct 1954 and again 3 Oct 1954 and surrendered at NZ Base Camp 14 Oct 1954. Reverted to Driver (own request) 30 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned Auckland from RNZAF Hastings 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas two years 98 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. No mention of NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Discharged 3 Mar 1955. Died Kaikohe 29 May 2012. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate was unclaimed and remains in NZDF Archives today. |
| FRANCIS, Robert John | 14096 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 29 Sep 1934. Employed as an apprentice fitter and turner at Ministry of Works, Gracefield, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 in the rate of Probationary Stores Assistant (Junior PSA). Advanced to Stores Assistant 29 Nov 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 28 Jul 1953 and sailed in that ship for Korea on 21 Sep 1953. On RTNZ he remained with Pukaki until drafted to Bellona on 17 Jan 1955. RUN on 1 Apr 1955 but was recovered on 14 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The UN Medal was later forfeited but was restored later in Mar 1963. He also served in Black Prince and Lachlan. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 24 Mar 1960. Later served in two cruises in Royalist 8 Apr 1957–13 Nov 1958, this one being the Second Commission cruise that served in Malayan and Korean waters and 14 Jun 1960–17 Oct 1961. DEE 28 Sep 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FRANK, Kenneth W | 0 | Mr | _ | NZ Broadcasting Service | 10/12/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Member of the two-man NZ Broadcasting Service team sent to Korea to establish and maintain a broadcasting link between Kayforce and the people of New Zealand. Ken Frank, a technician and Ian Watkins, a 2ZA announcer, expected to leave New Zealand late Nov or early Dec 1952. They looked forward to this assignment despite warnings that winter in Korea could be as low as 25degrees below zero. They took with them two portable tape recorders, spare parts and support equipment and some 2.5 miles of recording tape representing 50 hours' recording time. They went first to Japan to record programmes at the rest centres outside Tokyo where Kayforce soldiers spent their leave from the front. In Korea they were allocated a vehicle and driver to move between Kayforce units and locate New Zealanders working with other Commonwealth units. Their time would be mostly spent with 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Date of departure and return not verified. |
| FRANKLAND, Denzil Thomas Seymour | 15473 | Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering Mechanic) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, England on 9 May 1928. Promoted Acting Commissioned Engineer on 15 Aug 1955. Was in the UK on courses at HMS Phoenix and HMS Victory Aug 1955–Mar 1956. Appointed to Maori additional on 15 Aug 1955. Awaiting passage to NZ at Maori on 10 Mar 1956. Confirmed in rank of Commissioned Engineers with seniority on 15 Aug 1955. Served in Black Prince Apr 1956. Engineer Officer appointed on 4 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 he served in Stawell, Black Prince and Lachlan. Promoted to Engineer Lieutenant (Special Duties) on 1 Apr 1961. Served in Philomel and then Rotoiti 14 Jan 1963 then returned to Philomel 7 Jul 1965. Released from the RNZN (own request) on 1 Sep 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| FRANKLIN, Terence Alan (Terry) | 14107 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Westport, 1 Oct 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Jan 1952. Drafted to Kaniere and which sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to travel to Korean waters via Sydney, The Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Chef on board ship. Served mainly on the west coast waters of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Acting Cook (Seamen) Franklin was selected to play rugby for the Navy in representative matches in Hong Kong in Nov 1953. Possibly part of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK. Served in Royalist and qualified for NZGSM (NE) being in the Suez area during that ships' passage to New Zealand. Living at Greymouth in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE). Living at Cobden, West Coast, in 2009. Was the Naval Liaison Officer for Greymouth with the rank of Lieutenant Commander (Hon) for several years until the Navy disestablished these positions. Died Greymouth 1 Jul 2012. |
| FRANKSEN, William Frederick | 12138 | Steward | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Leytonstone, Essex, UK, on 24 Dec 1927. Employed as a clerk before joining the RN. At the time of adding his name to this roll the only information re his RN service was that he entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class qualification. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (London–later known as Maori) on a three-year engagement from 14 Jun 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt on 10 Aug 1948 which became Pukaki on 18 Sep 1948 and sailed in this ship to Auckland. He changed trade to Assistant Steward on 11 Jan 1950. He served in Tamaki 1 Jun–6 Oct 1950 advancing to Steward on 17 Jun 1950. Drafted to Tutira on 7 Oct 1950 but the ship was already in Korea or Japanese waters. He may have taken passage in Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. He stayed in Tutira until 23 Apr 1951 and he then embarked in SS Dunera on 24 Apr 1951 for passage to Maori and was DEE on 18 Jul 1951. He did not return to NZ. He may have been issued with the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FRASER, Albert John Percy | 11689 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 10/12/2050 | 25/11/2053 | Born Plimmerton, near Wellington 3 Dec 1928. Clerical cadet for NZ Railways at Waipukurau. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Jan 1948 as a Stoker. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 14 Jun 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 15 Dec 1948. He remained in Bellona until 31 Jan 1950. Was in Philomel for further training 1 Feb–5 Oct 1950. Drafted to Tutira 6 Oct 1950 and travelled to join his ship in Korean waters Rotoiti. Tutira had left NZ on 3 Jul 1950 and Rotoiti left NZ on 7 Oct 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrolling and escort duties. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but stayed in Tutira until 9 Jul 1951. He was then drafted to Philomel again and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic which was back dated to when he was in Tutira in Korean waters. DEE on 31 Jul 1952 BNPS. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FRASER, Brian Henry Statter (Tam) | 203525 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland 16 Jan 1928. Sales representative for Atlantic Union Oil Company from Devonport. Attended an Officer Training Course prior to embarkation on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Technical Assistant. Served in Fox Troop CP Apr-May 1951 on the Han River just outside Seoul. Attended a gunnery officer’s course in Korea. RTNZ on leave on 18 Dec 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as 2i/c NZRTU, 8 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Warkworth, 5 Jan 2016 aged 87 years. |
| FRASER, Bruce Douglas | 208928 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/10/2053 | 16/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 30 Oct 1928. Six years seven months previous service as a Stoker Mechanic in the RNZN. Also served in HMNZS Bellona. Qualified as a shallow water diver. Enlisted in Kayforce on 18 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Sergeant on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan flying by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to Divisional HQ Transport Platoon and serve his whole time in Korea in that unit. Embarked Kobe, Japan 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping for RTNZ, completing the journey by Teal flight deplaning Harewood, Christchurch 16 May 1955. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Discharged 18 Jul 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FRASER, Donald Malcolm (Don) | 208132 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 17/02/2054 | Born Dunedin 30 Mar 1930. Farm worker from Oamaru. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Served in Div HQ Tpt Pl and was involved as a driver for the NZ Concert Party. Then attached to Base HQ for escort duties. Promoted Lance Corporal then to Corporal during his Tour of Duty. RTNZ on furlough on 2 Jan 1953 and re-emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney 6 May 1953. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Was re-employed by Div HQ Transport Platoon. RTNZ to help with harvesting in Feb 1954 travelling via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to deplane Wellington 17 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 12 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Oamaru in 1996. |
| FRASER, Douglas McPherson | 32985 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born NZ 21 Mar 1926. Regular Force soldier attested 4 Oct 1948 in Kayforce. Seconded as Corporal. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal aircraft for travel to Sydney and flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy and attached FAP 25 Canadian FPC 1 Aug 1952 CTBA 25 Canadian FPC and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Aug 1952. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 19 Nov 1952 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Mar 1953. M/O his unit to NZRTU and TSFD to X(v) List (Instructor) 12 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ as an instructor and deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 39 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Feb 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in SD Coy, RNZASC. Discharged Christchurch 14 Apr 1954 at the completion of his engagement Pair of medals named to FRASER offered for sale by Collector Services Christchurch, March 2000. Died Christchurch 3 Mar 2006 aged 80 years. |
| FRASER, James Granville | 688221 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 28/07/2055 | Born Wellington 29 Mar 1932. Employed as a woollen spinner before he entered the RNZN as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 17 Nov 1950. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and as sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jan–3 Jul 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 17 Jul 1951–15 Jan 1953 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 28 Aug 1951. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Mar 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 17 Mar 1953 to take part in the Coronation Review at Spithead 15 Jun 1953. Electrical Mechanician 1st Class James Fraser was not in Black Prince at Spithead as he had been drafted to HMS Collingwood for further training in his trade on 13 May 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 29 Jun 1953. On 13 Mar 1954 he was in Maori waiting to return to NZ and came back as a passenger in SS Rangitoto. The time in Korea was between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel and Bellona and was drafted to Kaniere on 28 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed on 19 Jul 1954 from Devonport to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean and Malayan waters and RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. He advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 29 Jun 1954 while in Korea. Back in NZ he served in Bellona, Royalist and Irirangi before returning to HMAS Cerberus 1 Nov 1957 for further naval electrical training. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 29 Aug 1958 he returned to Philomel 25 Nov 1958 and then served in Royalist 13 Jan 1959–24 Jan 1960. Advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 29 Aug 1959. His final service was in Philomel 25 Jan 1960 and was DEE 16 Nov 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). He retired to Torbay and took up work as an electrician in that area. Died Wairarapa 4 Aug 2015 aged 83 years. |
| FRASER, John Dougall | 203783 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Christchurch 16 Apr 1927. Was a Private in the Home Guard for six months during WWII. Self-employed bulldozer operator from Waihi. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Aug 1950 and was posted to RNZASC Tpt Section, NZ Base HQ Waiouru, 5 Oct 1950. Initially a driver for the Field Regiment. To be Sapper, Temporary Lance Corporal at Waiouru 1 Nov 1950. He was a heavy machinery operator was recommended for promotion “…because of considerable experience as a bulldozer operator and on structural steel work and has the ability to make a good NCO.” Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as Lance Corporal on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of Engr Section Commander 1 Jan 1951. To be Corporal 28 Jan 1951. Although not stated on his service record he stated he also worked at 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 139 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later living at Waihi. Press Assn photograph taken in Korea, 1951-52, by Ian Mackley. Original caption reads: “Three Kiwi sappers have a beer outside their hut. Sapper Graham McClelland, Wellington; Sapper Arthur Green, Masterton; and Corporal John Fraser, Auckland.” |
| FRASER, Malcolm Douglas | 13211 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 28/07/2055 | Born Woodville 9 Apr 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Jan 1950i as an Ordinary Seaman. After basic training, like many of his contemporaries his first sea service was in Bellona followed by Taupo 18 Jan–22 Aug 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 19 May 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 23 Aug 1951–22 Mar 1953. Served again in Bellona 23 Mar–18 Oct 1953. Attended an UWS (Underwater Specialist?) course at HMAS Rushcutter 22 Oct 1953 to 4 Feb 1954. On RTNZ he spent time in Philomel and Tamaki before being drafted to Kaniere as Leading Seaman on 17 Jun 194 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1952 for service in Korean waters Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. He spent a further short time in Kaniere before being DEE 8 Apr 1956. He had been employed as a farmhand by Major General Barker at Geraldine and later applied to join the NZ Army. His papers showed he was of “good character with a good record of service”. This application did not appear to go any further. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDEFSM. |
| FRASER, Ronald Oliver | 206161 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 28 Apr 1929. Employed as a grocer in the Railway Hotel, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 at New Plymouth. Posted to RNZA and to NZ Base HQ while in training in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 163 Bty. Battle Casualty 21 May 1951, wounded in tongue and lip and was admitted to 60 Inf Fd Amb. TSFD to the US 10 Stationary Hosp and was discharged from there to NZRTU on 7 Jun 1951. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure on 29 Oct 1951 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ on 12 Nov 1951. Was in Detention for serious breach of military discipline. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–24 Mar 1952 while in custody. Released 7 Apr 1953. Committed further misdemeanours 25 Apr 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight on R.M.A. Aranui ex Sydney. Was away from NZ for one year 152 days but service time only one year 100 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.945 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt but was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 28 Dec 1998 aged 69 years. |
| FRASER, Thomas Ure (Tom) | 206003 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Motherwell, Glasgow, Scotland 24 Feb 1926. Ex Royal Air Force, Air Gunner WWII service. Flying in Wellington bombers but did no operational service as the war ended, then served in India (Bombay and Cochin) with RAF. Came to NZ during Feb 1948. Employed as motor body builder. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served mostly at RHQ and at the tactical HQ of 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal then to Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Later entitled/issued with NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died North Shore, 21 Oct 2016 aged 90 years. |
| FRASER, Walter (Wally) | 32302 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/07/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born 30 Jul 1928. Served in the Interim Army then served in Jayforce. Emplaned on Teal flight (Ararangi) 22 Jul 1952 from Wellington to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Marched out from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952. Was attached to HQ RASC NCO School for a short while returning to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and to his former Regular Force unit. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force 26 Jan 1954. Regimental Sergeant Major National Service Training Unit. Served in Malaysia and Singapore at HQ NZFORSEA. Later Commissioned. Major & Quartermaster at Home Command and later served in Army HQ Wellington. Appointed MBE (Mil) 1975. Retired from the Army 27 Feb 1983. Living in Wellington 2000. Keen military historian and researcher and deeply interested in the WWII Fort Ballance and Wrights Hill Battery of 6-inch (152 mm) and 9.2-inch (228.6mm) heavy guns in Wellington. Died Wellington 2012 aged 84 years. |
| FRASER, William Austin | 11573 | Sick Berth Attendant (Dental) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2054 | 28/07/2055 | Born Woodville 9 Apr 1932. Grocers’ assistant before joining the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947. Granted the rate of Sick Berth Attendant (Dental). Drafted to Bellona 29 Jul 1949–5 Jan 1950. Served in Philomel for approx five months before being drafted back to Bellona 1 Jun–16 Aug 1951. Served in Tamaki and Philomel before again returning to Bellona 19 Oct 1951–11 Jan 1953. Continued in Philomel and Tamaki until 12 Sep 1953 when he was drafted to Pukaki. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 in Pukaki for Korean waters. A short time after arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Kaniere on 29 Dec 1953 and spent the rest of the time in that ship while in Korean waters. RTNZ 26 Mar 1954 and re-posted to Philomel. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 27 Mar 1954 and borne for pay until 10 Apr. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM1915 (M) and NZDSM (R). Died Levin on 31 Aug 2015 aged 83 years. |
| FRAZER, Peter Russell | 203943 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Pukekohe on 13 Feb 1929. Employed as a truck driver for State Hydro Dept, Wellsford then employed by W.L Tilyard Carrier and Contractor of Bombay. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements in Auckland on 26 Feb 1951. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Waiouru and Trentham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 as a Gunner and flew by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 29 Jul 1951. He then travelled by sea from Sasebo to Korea and disembarked Pusan and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl on 16 Aug 1951. It is not known when he TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Tpt Pl on 24 Sep 1951. Served in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 2–Apr 1952. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 31 Mar 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Jan 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Kaikohe, 30 Jun 1996 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FRAZER, Russell Ross | 204071 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Kamo, Whangarei 10 Mar 1925. Previous service in RNZAF. Building Labourer at Helensville. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and entering Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP to NZRTU 15–25 May 1952. Admitted Norwegian MASH 8 Mar–29 May 1952 when he was discharged back to NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died North Shore Public Hospital 22 Dec 2007 aged 82 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| FREDERICK, Jaffery William | 206054 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Marton, 10 Dec 1925. Previous service in RNZAF. Joined Air Training Corps gaining his wings and Pilot’s Licence (Service No 4442350 but did not get to serve during WWII. Details exist of his flying training and the aircraft (DH 82) and hours flying both dual and solo. Employed as a bulldozer driver for Mr A. E. Evans, Ben Nevis Hotel, Turakina. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to his unit and served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt 8 Jul 1951 to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU 20 Jul 1951. M/I 16 Fd Regt, posted from NZRTU. Battle Casualty 5 Nov 1951 shell blast to eyes and face (slight). Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 Nov 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 28 Nov to NZ Base HQ and then to NZRTU 29 Nov 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Feb 1952. To be Lance Bombardier, T Bombardier while appointed QM Ledger Keeper 12 Mar 1952. Posted to NZRTU 20 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 May 1952 and to Sergeant 13 Jul 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 273 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He applied for his medals early 95 as he was to travel to Korea with a group of veterans. He wrote that he had not previously applied for medals. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, 4 Jan 1998. His funeral held at Marton 7 Jan 98 was recorded in the Rangitikei Mail 14 Jan 98 as one of the biggest ever held in the town. |
| FREDERICKS, Harry Ross | 659605 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Picton 8 Jul 1926. Launch Driver from Picton. Attested 17 Apr 1946 for service in BCOF Japan (659605 Private, Infantry. Next-of-kin, Mrs M.J. Fredericks (wife)). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. RTNZ and disembarked 27 Aug 1947. Discharged Wellington 6 Nov 1947. He was then a labourer and taxi driver in Picton. Attested in Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZA 14 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 29 Aug–6 Oct 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Remained in NZRTU until he was posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Apr 1954 then to Temporary Bombardier 13 Aug 1954 and to Bombardier 20 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew to deplane Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings (Flight No.2) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 45 days. Discharged 10 Jan 1955. Died Wellington 9 Sep 1982 aged 56 years and was buried Picton. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FREDRICKSON, | 0 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A photo, given by Gunner Matthews and published in K Force Despatches of May 2004, shows a group of 163 Bty drivers Gunner Smith, McGee, McLean, L Maney, himself and Gunner Fredrickson. This person’s service record has not been found. See also Gunner McGee q.v. |
| FREDRICSON, Sidney | 11254 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 25 Jan 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Jul 1946 as a Writer on Probation. First sea service in Bellona 4 Jul 1949. Had a brief spell at Waiouru in 1948. Advanced to Leading Writer 31 Dec 1948 in Philomel. Served a period in Hawea and was drafted to Rotoiti Sep 1949 to Sep 1950. Served on shore in Philomel Sep 1950–Oct 1951. Drafted to Hawea 1 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Acting Chief Petty Officer Writer 1 Nov 19521 during the TOD to Korea. On RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 served again in Philomel. Also served in Lachlan. Was sent to the UK Feb 1960 and came home as a member of the crew of HMNZS Otago. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 3 Aug 1961. Discharged to RA at completion of service 17 Jul 1966. Later awarded NZOSM. Died Auckland, 29 Jul 2005 aged 77 years. |
| FREEBORN, Christopher John | 13666 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Richmond, Surrey, UK, on 24 Dec 1934. Served in Bellona Oct-Nov 1952 in Malayan waters Drafted to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. He was an Able Seaman Radar Plotter 3rd Class while in Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Was in Royalist during the delivery voyage from UK to NZ and was involved in the Suez crisis. Served in Royalist and Otago during Confrontation. Commissioned 1966. Involved in Operation Grapple (nuclear test monitoring) in 1957 off Christmas Island. Qualified Boatswain (Bosun) 1967 and on a Principal Warfare Officer course (London 18 Sep 1972 to 29 Jun 1973). On exchange with RAN in 1979–82. Commander Tui 1982–84. Later Lieutenant Commander. Discharged Aug 1984. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM clasp ‘NE’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZSSM (Nuclear), NZ Armed Forces Award, Naval LS&GC Medal and KWSM. Passed away peacefully at Takapuna on 25 Feb 2018 aged 83 years. |
| FREEMAN, Donald Edward | 14327 | Acting Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Birmingham, UK, 2 Feb 1928. Employed in the electrical business before he entered the RN on 24 Oct 1944 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No C/MX 712794. His initial training was conducted in HMS St George where he advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona (light cruiser) 4 Dec 1945–20 Aug 1946 and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Feb 1946. This ship became part of the RNZN fleet on 1 Oct 1946. He then served in Pembroke until drafted to Triumph (light fleet aircraft carrier) on 27 Nov 1946 remaining in her until 18 Jun 1949. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 4 Feb 1947. Discharged from the RN on 22 Aug 1949. He was an electrician between leaving the RN and joining the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 26 Sep 1952 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class but spent two months in HMS Collingwood before returning to Maori 25 Nov 1952 and then coming to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 27 Jul 1953. Served in Black Prince for about five weeks, went back to Philomel for a very period and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 1 Jan–11 Nov 1954. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 24 Jul 1954 then drafted to Hawea 15 Jun 1955–24 May 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician while in Philomel on 1 Jul 1956. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese /Korean waters. Royalist was the Korean area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. DEE 5 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Went to live in Dargaville. Died 6 Aug 2012 aged 84 years. |
| FREEMAN, Harry Colin | 206623 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Kakahi, King Country, NZ, 14 Jul 1920. Carpenter employed in the Railway workshops, Woburn, Lower Hutt. TF soldier was serving in 17 Bty NZA at Fort Dorset in late 1939. Injured by a steel splinter from the equipment of a 6-inch howitzer. Attested in 2 NZEF 29 Jun 1940, issued with the Service No 49128 and entered Trentham Camp on 2 Sep 1941. Served in 8 Medium Bty, in Wellington, Waiouru and Foxton Military Camps. Served in 4 Bty, 2 Fd Regt in Ashurst in May 1941–25 Dec 1941. Embarked 3 Jan 1942, disembarked Fiji 6 Jan 1942 and M/I to 35 Bty 6 Jan 1942. TSFD to 37 Bty 7 Feb 1942. Admitted to Military Hospital Namaka, Fiji, three times between 14 Feb and when he was embarked Fiji on 14 May 1942 for RTNZ (medical reasons). Disembarked Auckland 21 May 1942. He then served in Auckland, Hamilton, Ngaruawahia and Kensington. Posted to 54 Anti-tank Bty 3 Div Reinforcements 4 Sep 1942. Sent overseas again in 1943 and spent eight months in New Caledonia. TSFD to the RNZAF and RTNZ in Aug 1943 and returned to the Army to train in 12th Reinforcements for 2 NZEF. Returned to the Medium Bty in Auckland 27 Jul 1944. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 27 Jul 1944 (pneumonia) and on discharge was not allowed further overseas service unless approved buy ADMS. Approval was granted 6 Sep 1944 and he embarked with the 13th Reinforcements at Wellington on 27 Sep 1944 and disembarked Egypt on 5 Nov 1944. Embarked Port Said for Italy 17 Jan 1945. Posted from Advanced Base to 24 NZ Bn as Private 3 Feb 1945. Battle Casualty 11 Apr 1945 (hit by Spandau MG Bullet 2.50pm) and was admitted to 6 NZ Fd Amb. Discharged to 1 NZ Convalescent Depot and attached FAP to 2 NZ Reception Dep, M/O to NZ Adv Base Inf Trg Depot.4 May 1945. M/I to 24 Bn 26 Jun 1945 and remained with the Bn. TSFD to NZ Roll (Pokeo) from 24 Bn 20 Nov 1945. Embarked for NZ 31 Dec 1945 and disembarked Wellington 23 Jan 1946. Attached Area 4 (Hamilton) 24 Jan 1946. Discharged from 2 NZEF at Wellington on 28 Mar 1946. Awarded Military Medal, 1939–45 Star, Italy Star Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded an immediate Military Medal, published in the Supplement of the London Gazette, of 16 Oct 1945, the citation for this award reads as follows: “On the morning of 11 April 1945 Private FREEMAN’s Platoon took part in the attack across the SANTERNO river with the leading Coys of his Unit. On reaching the far bank of the river the platoon was held up by heavy and accurate small arms fire from a well concealed dugout commanding the approaches that had to be removed before a further advance could be made. Although under fire and in plain view of the enemy, Private FREEMAN with complete disregard for his own safety went forward and captured the dugout single handed, disarming and taking prisoner the eight enemy who were occupying the position. Although wounded in the left shoulder while routing the enemy from the dugout, he proceeded grimly with his task and succeeded in bringing his prisoners back across the river. Private FREEMAN’s outstanding courage and fortitude under extremely difficult conditions have earned him the respect and commendation of all who were associated with him.” Harry was a self-employed carpenter. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 27 Sep 1951. Embarked as a Temporary Lance Bombardier at Wellington on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Japan, disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Reverted to Gunner the same day. Travelled from Sasebo to Pusan and disembarked Korea 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Apr 1952 and served in A Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jul 1952 (Technical Assistant), Temporary Bombardier 26 Oct 1952, Temporary Sergeant 15 Nov 1952 (TARA NCO) and to Sergeant on 25 Jul 1953. Regarded as a capable NCO. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Died Wellington 11 Dec 1961 aged 41 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FREEMAN, John Alan | 208133 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 19/05/2054 | Born 19 Sep 1926. Came from Oamaru. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Fault Control 1 Comwel Div HQ Sigs 1952, also in C Troop. RTNZ 6 Sep 1952 as an instructor. Was involved in training the 6th Reinforcements. Re-embarked for Korea 6 May 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 as an instructor. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. RTNZ as a Sergeant. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia deplaning Wellington 19 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 29 Sep 1954. Became a building contractor. Died 30 Jan 2004 at Dunedin and buried Oamaru 2 Feb 2004. |
| FREEMANTLE, Neville Max | 13623 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 18 Jun 1933. Was a casual labourer at Onga Onga, southern Hawkes Bay where his father was living. Enlisted as Ordinary Seaman 17 May 1951. His first sea service was in Bellona 5 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Nov 1952–11 Jan 1952. Bellona was then placed in the Reserve Fleet and he remained with that ship until 30 Jul 1953. Served at Philomel 31 Jul–18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service during second deployment to Korean waters. Task on board ship not known. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but Neville remained in the vessel until 7 Dec 1954. Lost a portion of his Korean Gratuity through misconduct. Awarded UN Korea Medal. At Philomel 8 Dec 1954–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 for service in SE Asia in Malaysian, Japanese/Korean waters during the second commissioning of that ship. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Sep 1958–3 Jun 1959. DEE 17 Jun 1969. Later employed as a freezing worker. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Hamilton 28 Dec 1993 aged 60 years. |
| FREEMANTLE, Peter George | 203659 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born New Plymouth 28 Jan 1929. Employed as an orchardist on the family property in Otumoetai then a shepherd for M.T. Tombleson, Waimata Valley, Gisborne. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Tpt Platoon, RNZASC to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. M/O to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll 67) and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.953 was sent on 14 Mar 1957 to and address in Tauranga. Died Tauranga 12 Aug 1968 aged 39 years. Later his family entitled to his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FREETH, Gerald | 15662 | Electrical Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK, 8 Jul 1928. Served in the RN from about 1944 and became a Commissioned Electrical Officer. He was still serving in the RN and TSFD to RNZN on 26 Sep 1956. He retained that rank when entering the RNZN at Maori on 30 Sep 1956. He remained in the UK to attend courses 30 Sep 1956–20 Mar 1957. He served in Philomel when he arrived in NZ and was appointed to Royalist as an Acting Electrician Sub-Lieutenant on 23 Sep 1957 which at that date was in Singapore. It is not known how he travelled and whether he joined the ship in Singapore, Hong Kong or in Sasebo, Japan. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in the ship until 28 Apr 1960. He then served in Philomel 29 Apr 1960–10 Feb 1963 being advanced to Electrician Lieutenant (Local) 1 Oct 1961. Appointed to Royalist again 11 Feb 1963 but was ‘loaned’ to Rotoiti 7–12 May 1964. He then served in Philomel 10 Sep 1964 until released at his own request on 11 Sep 1964. He then returned to the RN and was in HMS Victory on 12 Sep 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R) but it is not known if he applied for or received these awards. Appointed to RNZN on 2 Aug 1971 on a short Service Commission for five years on the Special Duties List in the Weapon & Electrical Sub Specialisation. He served in Philomel. Appointed as a Lieutenant Commander with seniority from 1 May 1970. He was on the staff of the Commodore Auckland 23 Mar 1972. Also served in Otago (additional) as WEO (Weapon & Electrical Officer?) Jan 1973. Released from RNZN on 14 May 1975. |
| FRENCH, Colin Funston | 36346 | Lieutenant | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/12/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Bebington, Cheshire, UK, 6 Jun 1932. Served in the British Army for two years as a 2nd Lieutenant National Serviceman. Enlisted 8 Aug 1955 in the NZ Army at London, UK. Arrived in NZ 8 Sep 1955. After some training at Army Schools was posted to CD Training Depot at Linton and appointed Instr RNZASC. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 23 Mar 1956 and to Lieutenant 8 Aug 1956. Posted to Kayforce 26 Nov 1956. Emplaned 1 Dec 1956 on Teal flight at Auckland and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl on arrival in Korea on 7 Dec 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served in Korea 253 days. SOS Kayforce 29 Aug 1957 and re-posted to Regular Force. Was sent to the UK to attend an RASC Subalterns Course at the Army M.T. School at Borden 24 May–25 Jul 1959. RTNZ and was posted to 10 Coy, RNZASC, Linton. Discharged from Regular Force 8 Aug 1960 on payment and TSFD to the TF with the rank of Captain. Later to commander of 1 Inf Bde Ordnance Fd Park Coy as a Temporary Major until late 1966. After leaving the Army went to live in NSW, Australia. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FRENCH, Lawrence Edward Charles | 204670 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/11/2053 | 08/05/2055 | Born Auckland 28 May 1927. Employed as a welder for Steel Construction Co, Auckland. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 for Sydney and flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Nov, entered Korea 29 Nov and MI10 Tpt Coy 3 Dec 1953. Accidentally injured 21 Jan 1954 (flash burns to both eyes) and admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb. Discharged direct to unit 22 Jan 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney, Served overseas one year 173 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FRENCH, Robert Victor | 12836 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Mitcham, Surrey, England 23 Oct 1926. Enlisted in Royal Navy with Service No C/JX700016, 10 May 1944. Served in Sussex Feb 1945 until Feb 1946. Served as Radio Communicator Class 3. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori, London 28 Jun 1947 and served in Lachlan on its delivery voyage from the UK. Served at Irirangi for a little over two years. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Aug 1953 as Able Seaman Radar Controller 3rd Class for second deployment to Korea. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 27 Jun 1955. Died Papakura 12 Jul 2003 aged 77 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. WWII service medals not known. |
| FRETWELL, Jack | 13717 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK, 21 Mar 1920. Employed as a steel fixer before he entered the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 30 Aug 1938 with Service No C/KX 94904. After initial training in Pembroke he was drafted to Malaya (battleship) on 4 Feb 1939–15 Aug 1941. He advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 30 Sep 1939. Malaya, based at Aden was involved in the search for Graf Spee after it sunk SS Africa Shell on 16 Nov 1939 off Lorenco Marques, Mozambique (now known as Maputo, Mozambique). From Jan to Mar 1940 Malaya was on convoy protection duties in the Atlantic but returned to the Mediterranean in later Apr. In Jul 1940 the British were advised that the Italian Fleet was at sea, so the RN tried to cut the Italians off from their Taranto base. This resulted in the inconclusive Battle of Calabria. Malaya and Royal Sovereign were too slow and their main armament rage was deficient. After the successful attack on the Italian base at Taranto Malaya and Ramillies were released from the Mediterranean and based in Gibraltar as part of Force H. In early Mar 1941 while on protection of convoy SL67 the German battle cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were sighted but these made off when they sighted Malaya which was a least 10 knots slower than the German ships. On 20 Mar Malaya was hit by a torpedo from U–106, was damaged and sailed to Port of Spain, Trinidad for temporary repairs and then sailed to Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York for major repairs. Jack Fretwell returned to Britain and was in Pembroke 16 Aug–30 Oct 1941 and then in Dolphin (Submarine training station) 31 Oct 1941. He advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 4 Dec 1941. He was involved with submarines including HMSM Ronqual and the USS P553 which was TSFD to the RN but remained in American waters based at Halifax, Canada as an anti-submarine warfare training boat. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 28 Feb 1944. He then served in Usk (frigate) with the British Pacific Fleet and was based at HMS Lanka (Ceylon) 28 Dec 1944 and then based at HMS Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia) 1 Apr–30 Sep 1945. Drafted on 1 Oct 1945 to Artifex, a repair ship also attached to the British Pacific Fleet and returned to Britain in her in late 1945 and remained in her until 8 Mar 1947. He then served in London (cruiser) 9 Mar 1947–30 Sep 1949 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) on 4 Jan 1948. After working up in the Mediterranean this ship sailed to Hong Kong and while in this area was involved the attempt to rescue Amethyst trapped in the Yangtse River. London was hit and damaged by several Communist shore batteries. London returned to the UK on 18 Jun 1949. He then served in HMS Pembroke and was granted a free discharge on 14 Sep 1951 to join the RNZN. Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic Fretwell may have received the following for his WWII Service. 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Pacific Star and War Medal. He may have also been awarded the NGSM with the ‘Yangtse 1949’ clasp. They have not been found on his documents to date. Entered the RNZN on 15 Sep 1951 and over the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On Discharge from the RNZN he had the option of staying in NZ or being discharged in the UK. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the British Far East Fleet monitoring the Armistice in Korea. She RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but Jack Fretwell remained in her until 2 Nov 1953. He then served in Bellona and Black Prince where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. He continued to serve in Philomel, Kiwi and Black Prince and was drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. He advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Apr 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He continued to serve in Philomel, Kaniere, Black Prince and was discharged to RA on 10 Sep 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 1 Dec 1955 with gratuity. Re-entered the RNZN as a General Duties man on 26 Aug 1963 but was discharged on 1 Dec 1965. Later a boilerman in the Dockyard 12 Oct 1967. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| FREWEN, Barry John Thomas | 208399 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 24/06/2053 | Born Rotorua 15 May 1925. Clerk in State Hydro dept, Invercargill. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Placed on Active Service 17 Dec 1951 and married on 21 Dec 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan. disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 20 Mar 1952 Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 May 1952 and discharged to unit 16 May 1952. M/O to NZRTU 1 Sep 1952 and then to 16 Fd Regt 17 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD Sep 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 18–22 May 1952 and was discharged to unit. Barry was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged M/O to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Jun 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953, RTNZ (compassionate) deplaning Wellington 24 Jun 1953 (Flight 11) from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 146 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 14 Aug 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| FREWIN, Jack Hutchinson | 203784 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Whanganui 22 Oct 1928. Quarry Contractor employed by Tawa Tawa Quarries Ltd Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver, in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Dec 1951 discharged to No.6 Convalescent Depot 21 Jan 1952 then to NZRTU. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt 2 Feb 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll No.67) via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Discharged 26 Jul 1952. Living at Waihi in 1996. Died Waihi 2 Jul 2016 aged 87 years. |
| FRIBENCE, William Henry | 13815 | Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, 25 Dec 1920. Employed as a Joiner’s mate and French polisher prior to entry into the RN on 17 Apr 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No D/KX 96715. After initial training in HMS Drake, he was drafted to Devonshire 29 Sep 1939 to 28 Apr 1941. Served the first part of WWII in the Mediterranean and was then TSFD to the Home Fleet, where the ship carried out searches for blockade runners and commerce raiders. Involved in the search for Scharnhorst and Gneisenau after the sinking of HM Merchant Cruiser Rawalpindi. Took part in the Norwegian Campaign during mid-1940 and evacuated the Norwegian Royal Family and much of the Norwegian Government to Britain in Jun. He served in Saunders (Kabret, Little Bitter Lake, Egypt)which was commissioned in Mar 1941 (under the name of HMS Stag (Division K) and other shore stations between 30 Aug 1941 and 3 Apr 1946 including RLO Bombay (Returned Letter Office) and HMS Salsette in Bombay. He then served in HMS Copra from 1 Dec 1943–24 Oct 1945, an RN shore base located at Largs on the River Clyde for maintenance of personnel records and calculation of pay and allowances for RN service person attached to Combined Operations. He served again in HMS Drake 23 Oct 1945–3 Apr 1946 and advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 6 Feb 1946. He then served in Gambia 4 Apr–4 Oct 1946. He appears in the Seaforth RN Auxiliary Hospital between 1 Nov 1946 and 13 Jan 1947 and served in Falcon an RN Air Station in Malta 4 May 1947–24 Jul 1948. He returned to Britain and his last station was HMS Blackcap the RN Air Station at Stretton. He was given a free discharge on 16 Feb 1949. His WWII awards are not known. Entered the RNZN on 12 May 1952 at Maori in London as a Stoker Mechanic and the next day advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Black Prince, Bellona and in Irirangi where he was rated as Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 27 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957. He advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 5 Dec 1957. He then served in Black Prince and Philomel and returned to Maori in London where he was DEE 18 May 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FRICKER, Bryan James | 204328 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/07/2052 | 20/08/2053 | Born Waipukurau on 10 Oct 1928. Painter and driver for Shaw Savill and Albion Shipping Co, Auckland. Attested 22 Feb 1952 at Papakura as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP to HQ RASC Comwel Div RASC (NCO School) 8–28 Feb 1953. Promoted through to Corporal (Tpt Section Commander) during his time in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Aug 1953 for RTNZ for compassionate discharge. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 and deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 30 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FRIEND, Colin Russell | 208302 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Nelson on 1 Mar 1927. He was employed as a carpenter in Nelson before he was attested in the Kayforce Expansion Force in Nelson on 12 Jun 1951. Posted to RNZASC and to Active Service on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 21 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 22 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 24 Sep 1951. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy after arrival in Korea and served in ‘B’ Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1952. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 7–15 Feb 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 140 days. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Also awarded NZDSM. Died in Nelson on 26 Apr 2016 aged 89 years. |
| FRIIS, Douglas Laritz | 11663 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Napier on 8 Mar 1932. Enlisted 6 Nov 1947 in the RNZN as Seaman Boy. Served in Bellona as Boy telegraphist Jan 1949–Mar 1950. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–3 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrol duties. Later served in Black Prince and had two draftings to HMNZS Irirangi. DEE 6 May 1956. He was later the accountant for the Napier RSA. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 27 Feb 2000 aged 68 years. |
| FRITH, Mervyn Frederick | 203526 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born New Plymouth 13 Feb 1928. Machine operator from Devonport. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver RNZA for 161 Bty. 16 Fd Regt was supporting the King’s Own Scottish Borderers in Nov. Late in the afternoon of 4 Nov 1951 the Chinese fired a heavy concentration of artillery on the NZ Gunners position and seven men were wounded. Gunner Frith was wounded and DIED OF WOUNDS 5 Nov 1951. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Other medals likely to have been forwarded to next-of-kin include NZOSM, NZ Memorial Cross and KWSM. |
| FROGGATT, Robert George | 300974 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Rawene 29 Sep 1933. Enlisted in Kayforce in Mid–1955. 20th Reinforcements (the last). Flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan by RNZAF Hastings. Travelled from Japan to Inchon by ship. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed as a Driver at Gloster Valley, then at Inchon. RTNZ by ship from Korea to Hong Kong and by RNZAF Hastings via Singapore and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Living at Whanganui 2004. Died Whanganui 31 Aug 2009 aged 75 years. |
| FROST, Frederic William | 12709 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Walthamstow, Essex, UK, on 22 May 1918. Greengrocers’ assistant before enlistment in the RN. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 26 Feb 1940 until the end of the war. Served through WWII mainly in small ships. Achieved the rate of Able Seaman. Enlisted in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook/ Maori, the Naval Liaison Office at NZ High Commission in London. Drafted to Tutira (Loch Katrine) 4 May–6 Jul 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 7 Jul 1949 and remained with that ship until 2 May 1951 when he TSFD to Tutira 3 May 1951 for RTNZ. Later served in Black Prince before being DEE. He was not issued with his medals in his lifetime and his wife claimed his Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal in 1988. She was also advised to write to the NZ Herald at Arms Extraordinary and to HM the Queen, to obtain the Coronation medal which was awarded to her late husband in 1953. |
| FROST, George Arthur | 14949 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, on 15 Feb 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Sep 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Kaniere 9 Jul 1954 as Boy 1st Class. This ship sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters and also served in Malayan waters during his time in this ship. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 15 Aug 1955. According to NZDF Medals website he would therefore have qualified for award of NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Later served in Black Prince, Lachlan, Taranaki and Rotoiti where he was promoted Acting Petty Officer 5 Apr 1962. Later Master-at-Arms (Coxswain). Discharged 28 Oct 1963. Died Auckland 12 Oct 1986. |
| FROST, Ivan Cedric | 11664 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Turiwiri, near Dargaville Northland, 19 Apr 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Like many others his initial sea service was in Bellona. Served in Kaniere 12 May 1949–10 Feb 1950. Served in Bellona again and underwent further training in Philomel and at HMAS Cerberus. Advanced to Able Seaman 19 Feb. 50. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel and Tamaki and was DEE 6 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FROST, Leonard | 204728 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Te Kao, Aupouri Peninsula. Northland 30 Apr 1928. Driver for Winstone's Ltd Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Iwakuni, Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 3 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU from NZ the same day. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954. Emplaned 16 Jan 1956 at Iwakuni, Japan, on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 207 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Mar 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FROST, Vernon Raynor | 11787 | Acting Shipwright Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Helensville 27 Dec 1931. Was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN as a Shipwright Apprentice on 22 Mar 1948. His initial training was conducted in Philomel 22 Mar 1948–13 Jan 1952 then Tamaki 14 Jan 1952 and returned to Philomel 14 Mar 1952. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 5th Class 1 Apr 1952. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952–15 Jan 1953. He then served in Philomel but was still attached to Bellona and advanced to Acting Shipwright Artificer 4 on 17 Dec 1952 (backdated) staying in Philomel until returning to 18 Sep 1953. Drafted 19 Sep 1953 to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland two-days later to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 4th Class on 27 Dec 1953 while in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in Pukaki until drafted to Philomel 23 Apr 1955–30 Aug 1955. Drafted to Bellona 31 Aug 1955 and was a member of the crew which sailed her back to Britain to return her to the RN. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 17 Dec 1955. While he was in Britain he had the opportunity to spend four days in HMS Roberts a monitor which had the twin 15-inch guns from the Great War monitor Marshal Soult which were used during Operation Torch (North Africa) and in support of Operation Husky (Sicily. It was being used as an accommodation ship at the time Vernon Frost visited her. He went back to Bellona 17 Jan 1956 and stayed in her until Royalist was ready for handover to the RNZN 17 Apr 1956–31 Mar 1957. On the way back to NZ the Suez Canal was closed by the heightened tension in the area. Royalist came to NZ Via South Africa and arrived in Devonport 20 Dec 1956, but Vernon remained with her until 31 Mar 1957. His final service in the RNZN in Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 21 Mar 1959. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later became a draughtsman in Papatoetoe. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R). |
| FRUDE, John Leslie | 712220 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 6 Oct 1934. Window dresser for Whitehead and Pears Ltd He was a member of RNZVR and held the rate of Ordinary Seaman before entering a Continuous Engagement in the RNZN on 28 Feb 1954. The first ship to which he was drafted after his initial training was Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–13 Jan 1955. He then returned to Philomel for two months before drafted to Kiwi 30 Mar–15 Jul 1955. He served again in Kiwi on two more occasions interspersed with time in Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 to 17 Aug 1958. He left NZ in that ship 20 May 1957 for a long tour to SE Asia, serving in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. RTNZ 4Jul 1957. Again served in Philomel 18 Aug 1958 to & Feb 1961. He was sent to the UK in Feb 1961 and was a member of the crew that brought Taranaki (commissioned in the RNZN on 28 Mar 1961) back to NZ. DEE 27 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Talbot House Rest Home, Timaru, 18 Mar 2010 aged 75 years. |
| FRY, Harold Ernest Strange (Harry) | 35072 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sect | RNZAOC | 29/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Palmerston North 16 Aug 1928. Attested 2 Jul 1951 as a Regular Force soldier and sometime motor mechanic and served in RNZAOC. Kayforce Replacement seconded from the RF to Kayforce 2 Apr 1952. Emplaned 29 May 1954 Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Jun 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 8 Aug 1952 and to Corporal 11 Nov 1952. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP CRAOC 1 Comwel Div 15 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 28 Jul 1953 and to Sergeant 1 Oct 1953. CTBA and returned to NZ Base HQ 20 Dec 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ to Kobe for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jan 1952. Embarked 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 267 days. Attached to Area 6 Wellington on deplanement. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea medal. SOS Kayforce 19 Apr 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force. Discharged 17 Jun 1954 at his own request on payment. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 28 Sep 1996. Photograph on page 181 History of the RNZAOC by J.S. Bolton. |
| FRY, Philip Arlen | 204050 | Signalman | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 13/09/2052 | Born Auckland on 27 Sep 1927. Electrician for Transport Bus Services, Avondale, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA on 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 25 May 1952 and employed as Bty Vehicle Mechanic. Promoted Lance Bombardier 10 Sep 1952; Served overseas 227 days. Emplaned Japan 10 Sep and deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas 225 days. After 10 days leave he was employed as an instructor Papakura Camp from 24 Sep 1952. Attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru 13 Oct–14 Nov 1952. Promoted Bombardier Papakura 16 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Apr 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| FRYER, William Terrence | 13144 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Gisborne 1 Feb 1931. Employed as a paint shader before he entered the RNZN 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel. Drafted to Tutira on 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira mainly served on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 29 Sep 1950. Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel 15 Aug 1951–3 Jan 1952. Drafted to Rotoiti 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve again with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Belfast (heavy cruiser) on 3 Feb–28 May 1952 and returned to Rotoiti on 29 May 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 and Stoker Mechanic Fryer remained in the ship until drafted to Taupo 18 Sep–21 Oct 1953 then to Philomel 22 Oct 1953–15 Jan 1954. Also served in Black Prince and Kiwi and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| FUIMAONO, Tony To'o Samuel | 204110 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Salani, Western Samoa 17 Jun 1929. Plumber for Hellaby's Ltd, Westfield. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 29 Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea 26 Mar. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. Attached to British unit for Cooking Course 31 Aug–24 Oct 1952 then returned to 10 Tpt Coy and was appointed unit cook. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 May 1953 and to Lance Corporal 28 Jul 1953 and appointed NCO i/c cooks, in ‘A’ Transport Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Dec 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Auckland 2002. Died Manukau City 8 Apr 2014, aged 87 years. |
| FULDSETH, Olaf Bruce | 208204 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/04/2055 | Born Kaiapoi on 20 Mar 1928. Rabbiter and deerstalker for Waiau Killer Board. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni 29 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey to Korea 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured 2 Dec 1951 (petrol burns) and admitted to Norwegian MASH for one week. RTNZ and deplaned at Wellington 2 Jan 1953. Re-embarked on Teal flight to Sydney bound for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 19 Aug 1954 and appointed 2i/c section; Temporary Corporal 30 Nov 1954 and appointed NCO i/c section and to Corporal 4 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 12 Apr 1955 via Sydney (admitted hospital Sydney for minor disability) and deplaned Harewood 20 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas three years 218 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 15 Nov 1988. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| FULLER, Clarence Leonard | 644655 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 05/11/2054 | Born Eketahuna, North Wairarapa 2 Dec 1932. Driver from Palmerston North. Serving TF soldier from 3rd Intake CMT. Served two years in 23 Bty, 2 Fd Regt RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement then to NZRTU. Did NOT enter Korea. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and RTNZ for Compassionate Discharge. Deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas 117 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. TSFD from the RNZA to RNZAMC on 6 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Dannevirke 20 Feb 1988. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FULLER, Donald John | 14898 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Takapau, Wairarapa 11 Dec 1936. Attended Dannevirke High School and was a corporal in the School Cadet unit. Started work in plumbing and engineering but decided to join the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Sep 1953 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and further training in Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 8 Mar–6 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jun 1954 and his rank of Junior Stoker 1st Class was back dated to 23 Feb 1954. Advanced to Stoker 11 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan waters and spent months in Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 11 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 but he remained in Kaniere until 17 Jan 1956. Drafted to Black Prince as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Jan 1956–9 Oct 1957. Drafted to Lachlan 10 Oct 1957 and advanced to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 17 Aug 1959. He served in Royalist on two occasions and advanced to Leading Engineering Mechanic 5 May 1960. In late 1960 he went to the UK for familiarisation and training in Taranaki and was a member of the crew who brought this ship back to New Zealand. He remained in Taranaki until 1 Apr 1963. DEE 12 May 1963. Died Napier 14 Sep 1975 aged 39 years. His file shows no record of medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| FULLER, James Leslie | 204542 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 30/08/2054 | Born Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia 28 Aug 1929. Came from Christchurch. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements as Lance Corporal in RNZASC. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in Armistice area. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ for furlough. Deplaned Auckland on 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned for return to Korea on 26 Oct. Served overseas two years 58 days. (See also under name WILLIAMSON, James Langdon). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Served as Trooper, 4 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya, 1955–57. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Entitled to PJM. |
| FULLER, Thomas Arthur | 208852 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/05/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Blackburn, England on 29 Feb 1924. Deck Officer, in Merchant Navy for 12 years, employed by Anchor Shipping Foundry Co, Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Japan 9 May 1953. Posted to 1 Div Sigs Regt 17 May 1953 and entered Korea the following day. TSFD to the RNZA and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1953. He requested reference material so he could continue to study for the 1st Mates Foreign Going Certificate. Attached to CATC Inchon 14–29 Jun 1953. Attached NZ Base HQ 28 Sep–18 Oct 1953 but returned to 16 Fd Regt at the end of this TOD. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Bty Clerk 4 Jan 1954; promoted Temporary Bombardier 4 Feb 1954 (Bty Clerk). Attached to CATC Inchon 7–9 Mar 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached to CATC Inchon the third time 6 Jun–4 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA) 16 Aug 1954 this rank being confirmed 2 Oct 1954. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov. Served overseas one year 184 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| FULTHORPE, Robert | 12589 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Newcastle, Northumberland, UK, 23 Aug 1926. Joined the Royal Navy under the provisions of the National Service Act on 18 Apr 1946 and was issued with the Service No KX 797540. After initial training in Royal Arthur and Gosling he was drafted to HS Imperieuse a shore station He also served in King George and then Duke of York (27 Feb 1946–21 Jan 1948), two of the largest ships of the Royal Navy, initially as a Stoker 2nd Class then as Stoker 1st Class then Stoker Mechanic. Released from the RN on 19 Mar 1948. Robert joined the RNZN in London and was first drafted to HMS Loch Katrine renamed shortly after as HMNZS Tutira but within five weeks he was TSFD to Rotoiti. He came with that ship to NZ and sailed from Auckland to serve in Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950. He RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and served in Philomel for just over a year during which time he was employed as a driver of SDMLs and Motorboats. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Jan 1953 until 19 Sep 1954 and he was DEE 29 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Bell Block, New Plymouth circa 2006. |
| FULTON, Douglas McNair | 208425 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Owaka, Clutha District, South Island on 23 May 1929. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 and flew on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then travelled by Qantas to Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 59 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Served in Light Anti-Aircraft Battery on North Shore, Auckland. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Member of Alexandra RSA in 2002. Died Dunedin 14 Aug 2018 age 89 years. |
| FULTON, Eric William | 208722 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Owaka on 23 Oct 1927. Grocer employed by L.A. McAdam at Kelso, West Otago. Enlisted 26 Mar 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 May 1953 and appointed Duty NCO. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Mar 1954 while still holding appointment of Bty Duty NCO. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 28 May 1954 and appointed Gun Sergeant i/c gun. Promoted substantive Sergeant 14 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 200 days. Discharged 8 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 3 Oct 2010 aged 82 years. |
| FUNG KAI KAM | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| FUNNELL, Hayden Cecil | 11423 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Otorohanga on 1 Nov 1930. Was a scholar before entering the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Was in the 11th Class of Seaman Boys. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Nov 1947. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jan–16 Jun 1948; Served in Philomel 17 Jun–18 Aug 1948 and was then drafted back to Bellona on 19 Aug 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Nov 1948. Drafted to Philomel 1 Jun 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Aug 1949. Served again in Bellona 18 Jan–24 Jun 1951. He returned to Philomel for a short stay and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1951. At that time Hawea was already in Korean waters so he may have been flown to Japan with an Army flight to join his ship. (No detail on how he managed to get to Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 and Hayden stayed in Hawea for a few more days to 20 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel and then in Black Prince 6 Jan–18 Nov 1953. His service was now ending and he served in Philomel 19 Nov 1953–18 Aug 1954. DEE 31 Oct 1954 and moved to Mt Maunganui. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later also awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and the KWSM. |
| FURNESS, Anthony | 802702 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 21/09/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Greymouth 11 Apr 1934. Fault man, Post & Telegraph Department, Greymouth. CMT trainee at time of his enlistment in Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Obtained his father’s written permission to proceed overseas. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 9 Feb 1955. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 122 days. RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Discharged 8 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| FURNISS, Alfred Henry | 203527 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Waiuku 8 Aug 1921. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.13, p.43. Shown as a single man farmer Waipipi (on south side of the Manukau Harbour) with Service No 263563 as a Gunner bound for 2 Div Arty. Also served in 18 Battalion and Armed Regiment and NZ Div Cavalry, 2 NZEF during in Italy. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RNZ Sigs attached to 16 Fd Regt, Field Linesman. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 May 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 163 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Worked for a time during the 1970s as a General Duties Hand (20718, Able Seaman) at the Devonport Naval Base. Died Auckland, 20 Sep 1994 aged 73 years. |
| FURSDON, John Alexander | 206476 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Foxton 13 Dec 1928. Served in the RNZAF (Service No 461126) for 12 months with rank of Aircraftman 1st Class. Flax mill hand for NZ Woolpack and Textiles, Foxton. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine at and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 26 Oct for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 27 Oct two-days before he entered Korea. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 27 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam, New Guinea, to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Oxford, Canterbury, 17 Feb 1997 aged 69 years. |
| FURZE, Delvers George | 204657 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Whakatane 30 Jan 1930. Bulldozer driver for Waikato Earthmovers, Cambridge. Enlisted in Kayforce on 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 224 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.967 was sent to his given address in Whakatane on 14 Mar 1957. Died 27 Sep 2012 aged 82 years. |
| GABY, Maurice Frederick | 208809 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Lower Hutt on 13 Sep 1928. Driver for Geraldine Transport Company. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via, Guam and Japan. Entered deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 15 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Involved in driving tasks in several areas of southwestern Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Nelson in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is entitled to NZDSM. Died Nelson 19 May 2010, aged 82 years. |
| GAGE, David | 206996 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Omaio, near Opotiki, on 8 Jan 1929. Bulldozer driver employed by Public Works Department, Cattle Creek, South Canterbury. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 22 Feb 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Served as Driver, B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, Kayforce. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ on furlough arriving 20 Jul 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 22 Sep 1954. Re-entered Japan 25 Sep 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Re-entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. Served in B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 345 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1955. Enlisted in Regular Force 11 Apr 1959. Also served in D Coy, 2 NZ Regt Taiping. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 25 Nov 1959 and RTNZ 11 Nov 1961 on RNZAF Hastings. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued 15 Jul 1960, Schedule No.2. Posted to Bn Depot Burnham 11 Feb 1963. Discharged 24 Apr 1964. Died Opotiki, 10 Oct 2006 aged 77 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (M) and PJM. |
| GALBRAITH, Kenneth James | 206879 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Hamilton on 11 Aug 1927. Clerk at the Bank of New Zealand, Feilding. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 7 Apr 1952. Emplaned 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney as a Gunner. Continued by charter flight and deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952 and was posted to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953. Was selected and played in the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, entered Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953. Attached to Commonwealth Artillery Training Unit Inchon 4–24 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 Nov 1953, Lance Bombardier to Temporary Bombardier 14 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 4 Jan 1954 while holding appointment of Chief Clerk. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 5 Jun 1954 and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 277 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Blenheim in 2002. Died in Blenheim on 8 Jul 2019 aged 92 years. |
| GALBRAITH, Patrick James Neil | 914190 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GALBRAITH, William Buckley | 206277 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base, HQ Pay & Records Sec | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/07/2052 | Born Wairoa on 16 Jul 1924. Home service during WWII (Service No 14/630170) and further service in the BCOF, Japan with Service No 630170. Promoted Sergeant while in Jayforce. Embarked from NZ on 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ on 5 Oct 1948. Discharged from 2 NZEF 4 Dec 1948. Cashier for Hawkes Bay Farmers’ Co-operative Ltd, Wairoa. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Bombardier 1 Jan 1951 while holding the appointment of 2 Echelon Clerk at Kure. Reverted to rank of Gunner 23 Oct 1951 at own request. RTNZ emplaning at Iwakuni, Japan 10 Jul 1952 to Sydney transferring to and deplaning Auckland 13 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat Aparima. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Sep 1952. Died Hamilton, 12 Jul 1964 aged 40. Next of kin entitled to claim NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM if not already claimed. |
| GALE, John Harold | 203983 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 28/05/2053 | Born Murray Bridge, South Australia on 18 Jan 1929. Clerk and painter for Smith & Brown, Auckland, then self-employed. Served in RNZAF 1945–46 (Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 452309). Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Promoted Temporary Corporal, 2 Aug 1951 (at sea) while acting as Administration Corporal. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Reverted to Driver 8 Jan 1952 when no longer Administration NCO. Attached to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 13 Jan–9 Feb 1952. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 9 May for RTNZ but took leave in Australia before returning to NZ. Served overseas one year 284 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jul 1953. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Became schoolteacher then applied to join Regular Force May 1957. Died Waihi on 13 Aug 2009 aged 82 years. |
| GALL, George Gordon (Jock) | 207701 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Provost Sec | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 18/03/2053 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland on 2 Apr 1927. Previous service in British Army (Lance Sergeant, Scots Guards). Bushman from Dunsandel, Canterbury. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant on 1 Nov 1950 at Waiouru while employed as Base HQ Provost Section. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 1 Jan 1951. Attached to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jun 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 19–24 Jul 1951. Discharged back to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Nov–15 Dec 1951. Granted 28 days furlough in UK, 15 Jul–11 Aug 1952. Deplaned Tokyo 17 Aug 1952 and posted to Brit Com Provost Coy on deplanement. Posted to Brit Com Military Corrective Establishment as a staff member 27 Oct 1952–1 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 1 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas two years 72 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Jun 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt 27 Sep 2014 aged 87 years. |
| GALLAGHER, Dennis Patrick | 207850 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Butteant, County Cork, Ireland on 27 Jul 1912. Previous service in the British Army (Service No 485427). Served 22 years 354 days in a British Infantry unit and was discharged with rank of Sergeant. Second World War Medal entitlement not known. Orchard worker. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier in Waiouru while holding appointment of Tent Commander. Promoted Bombardier at Waiouru 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 21 Dec 1950 while holding appointment of Troop Sergeant Major, 161 Bty and Gunnery Instructor. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Served for short time at Reinforcement Training Unit. Reverted to rank of Gunner at own request 13 Feb 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while holding appointment of Duty NCO 161 Bty, 4 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 16 Nov 1951. Attached to Camp Britannia 5 Jan 1952–7 Jun 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 7 Jun 1952 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from hospital 28 Jun 1952 and remains on X List. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Received further orthopaedic treatment at Wellington Hospital for dislocated knee until May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1953. |
| GALLAGHER, George Patrick | 204626 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 18/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Pirongia on 31 Jan 1923. Farmer from Devonport. Next-of-kin, Mrs M.M. Gallagher (mother), Remuera, Auckland.) Served in BCOF, Japan. (452551, Private, Army Education & Welfare Service). Embarked 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 6 Aug 1947. Carpenter for J. McIlwane, Marton. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 27 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and Qantas from Sydney to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GALLAGHER, George Stuart | 206162 | Temporary Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 19 Aug 1922. Five years of service in the Royal Air Force with Service No 1367440 during WWII in the Middle East and India. Rank on discharge Flight Sergeant. War service medals not known. Labourer for Vesta Batteries, Miramar, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Lance Bombardier 3 Oct 1950 while hold appointment of Tent Commander in Waiouru. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 9 Nov 1950 while holding appointment as Gun No.1. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Pictured in Auckland Weekly News 1951 with his gun-crew of Gunner D. Feehan (Wellington), B. Boyden (Dannevirke), D. Liddington (Hamilton), W. Monkhouse (Whangarei) and R. Farrow (Dannevirke). Served in all areas where 162 Bty was involved. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952 from Teal flying boat Ararangi. Served overseas one year 166 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1952. Applied to join Regular Force in Jul 1959 but this was rejected possibly because of age. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Manurewa 20 Mar 1966 aged 44 years. |
| GALLAGHER, John Hobart | 203600 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Kumeu on 7 Dec 1928. Transport driver employed at Te Poi near Matamata. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached to NZ Transport Platoon. Driver Operator. Admitted Norwegian MASH 28 Jul and remained there until 28 Aug 1951. Admitted to Swedish Hospital 22 Sep and was discharged 3 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Sep 1952. Died Hamilton, 19 Oct 1997 aged 69 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GALLAGHER, Rees James Gardner | 204571 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Paeroa 4 Dec 1929. Printer for M.P. Lennan of Paeroa. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953 and was posted to Fox Troop, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP Comwel Artillery Training Centre, Inchon 11 Oct–22 Nov 1953 for course. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Jun 1954 when appointed 2i/c Gun but reverted to Gunner 21 Aug 1954 on ceasing to hold appointment. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hasting for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.981 was sent to an address at Papakura on 22 Mar 1957. Died Auckland, 1 Mar 1998 aged 71 years. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GALLAND, Cyril Herbert | 208492 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 02/10/2052 | Born Nelson 27 Jan 1926. Served in RNZAF (452621) for three months. Embarked Wellington 29 May 1946 on the Empire Pride to sail to Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.45 as 651644, Private, Infantry, 27 Machine Gun Battalion. Orchardist / Farmhand from Nelson. Next-of-kin, Mrs K. Connell (mother), Nelson. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946 due to medical condition. Carpenter's labourer at Nelson after his return from Japan. Attested 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce at Nelson. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jul 1952 while holding the appointment of Troop Driver Operator, 162 Bty and to Lance Bombardier 12 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb (renal colic) 12 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Sep for RTNZ (medical) deplaning Wellington 2 Oct 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 139 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Dec 1953. Living in Nelson 2002. Medal Entitlement Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Nelson 9 Jul 2009 aged 83 years. |
| GALLON, Raymond Robert | 206076 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Matarawa, near Carterton, 6 Apr 1928. Farmhand from Carterton. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served 162 Bty in many actions from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Lance Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 25 Jul 1951 and appointed 2i/c gun. Reverted to Lance Bombardier 9 Aug 1951 on ceasing to be 2i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while appointed 2i/c Gun for second time 25 Feb 1952. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 6 Apr 1952–suspected broken toe. Discharged the following day. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Apr 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 1 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Returned in time to assist his 72-year-old father on the farm for the calving and milking season. Died Masterton, 27 Jul 1983. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GALVIN, Colin Roy (Joe) | 211401 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 13/02/2056 | Born New Plymouth 21 Apr 1929. Seaman then office equipment technician before enlistment. Attested in Kayforce in late 1953 but broke his finger. Was discharged then joined again in 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 20 Dec 1954 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Vehicle mechanic in 10 Tpt Coy Wksp. Then became a driver and was the OC's driver. Served in Gloster Valley area. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Feb 1956 for RTNZ on compassionate leave and deplaned Auckland 13 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 51 days. He did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Mar 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.985 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in New Plymouth. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Returned to the sea on RTNZ and was employed by Taranaki Harbour Board for many years. Living at New Plymouth in 2006. |
| GAMBLE, Douglas Henry | 204072 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 23/12/2051 | Born Mokai, north-west of Taupo, 13 Oct 1923. Saw-miller bench man, employed by Public Works Department, Mangakino. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 26 Aug 1951 for sea passage to Pusan. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Aug 1951 while holding the appointment of Linesman NCO. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn, NZ Component 26 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal 5 Nov 1951. ETD for RTNZ as a medical evacuee. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1951 for RTNZ (medical-Manchurian Fever?) and deplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1951. Served overseas 144 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Apr 1952. Attested in the Regular Force 15 Apr 1952 and was posted to Northern District Signal Troop. Discharged at his own request 3 Oct 1952. Went to Waikato Hydro Mangakino. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Korea Medal (alone) was listed in Military Memorabilia catalogue in Apr 2020. Did he lose his original medals? Died Ohinemuri Rest Home, Paeroa 5 Apr 2011 aged 87 years. |
| GAMBLE, Ian Francis | 208896 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Ranfurly, Southland, 28 Apr 1929. Driver employed by State Hydro Department, Southland. Attested 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea circa 1 Jul 1953. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 22 Nov 19543. Served overseas one year 152 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955. Died Oamaru 9 Oct 1988 aged 58 years. |
| GAMBLE, Keith Robert Meynell | 34084 | Private | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born 19 Oct 1926, possibly in Heretunga, Lower Hutt. Regular Force soldier 1949-1952 and served in RNZAOC, then seconded to Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ Ord Section. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Sydney. Deplaned NZ 25 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 136 days SOS Kayforce 14 Jun 1952 and reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 6 May 1990 aged 74 years. |
| GANNON, David Maxwell | 204405 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 31/07/2053 | Born Whanganui 16 Mar 1930. Farmhand from Whanganui. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Attached to CATC Inchon for artillery course 19 Apr–5 May 1953. Wounded in action 11 Jun 1953, by Chinese mortar shell fragments in chest and abdomen. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to 43 MASH. Still on the seriously ill list 22 Jun but condition satisfactory at 121 Evacuation Hospital. Removed from seriously ill List 25 Jun 1953. Evacuated by air to Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1953 for RTNZ (walking wounded) and deplaned Wellington 31 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 233 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Nov 1953, below service medical standard due to war wounds. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Whanganui 2002. Died Whanganui 31 Mar 2009 aged 79 years. |
| GARDINER, Charles Edward | 206083 | Temporary Captain | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Middle Brighton, Victoria, Australia, 29 May 1922. Served in Australian Imperial Forces 1940–43, RAAF 1943–45. His WWII awards are not known. Clerk at NZ Civil Air Department, Fiji. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and was appointed to Kayforce as a Temporary Captain Embarked ‘Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Troop Commander C Troop, 162 Bty. Served from Pusan to near Seoul. Promoted Captain 1 Apr 1951. Attached to British R.H.Q. Kure, Japan for Gunnery course 8 Jun 1951. Admitted B.C.O.F. Hospital, Japan 12 Jul 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 24 Aug 1951 for medical evacuation to RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ. Served overseas 270 days. A note on Nom Roll No.28 states, “Discharge in Australia approved.” Disembarked Melbourne 5 Sep 1951 and was discharged there 1 Oct 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to the Retired List 17 Oct 1951. Later re-joined Australian Military Forces. Living in Como, West Australia 2001. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GARDINER, George Augustine | 35310 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/03/2053 | 19/08/2054 | Born Auckland on 3 May 1930. A driver employed by Turner & Growers, Auckland, before he enlisted in the NZ Army on 22 Jan 1952. Attached ND Coy RNZASC prior to attending his basic course and was then posted to the unit. Seconded to Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 as a Driver. Entered Japan 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Attached FAP to HQ RASC (NCO School) 10 May–2 Jun 1953 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953. Reverted to Driver on ceasing to hold the appointment of Section 2i/c. Committed several offences which resulted in 21 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks and loss of pay. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 5 Mar 1954. Admitted to Swedish Hospital, Pusan 22 May 1954 (accidentally injured) then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Returned to NZ Base HQ and posted to NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and reposting to Regular Force. RTNZ deplaning Auckland 19 Aug 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 208 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 26 Apr 1955 and reposted to ND Transport Coy, Auckland, 27 Apr 1955. TSFD to Regular Force Reserve 14 Feb 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| GARDINER, John Allen | 206477 | Temporary Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Napier 16 Apr 1930. Traveller for International Harvester Company, Palmerston North. Attested 12Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Promoted Temporary Corporal 2 Aug 1951 while at sea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for voyage to Pusan and entered Korea 27 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Aug 1951. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Battle Training School, Haramura for PRT Course 9 Nov–4 Dec 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 26 Dec 1951, discharged to 25 Canadian Fd Amb and returned to unit 2 Jan 1952. Promoted Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Attached Div HQ Tpt Platoon 25 Feb 1952. Applied for inclusion in the Coronation Contingent but was not selected. Father died 20 Feb 1953 and Corporal Gardiner emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 28 Feb for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Takapau 4 Dec 1982 aged 52 years. |
| GARDINER, John William | 14791 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Romford, Essex, UK, on 17 Mar 1933. Employed as a seaman before he entered the RNZN 21 May 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served mainly in Philomel and Black Prince advancing to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jan 1957. Drafted on 6 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the Second Commissioning voyage. Advanced to Leading Seaman 16 Jan 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Tamaki 28 Oct 1958 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 6 Aug 1959. Also served in Stawell and in Tamaki where he advanced to Petty Officer 7 Mar 1960. Sent to Maori in London to become a crewmember in Taranaki and bring the ship to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He was back in Philomel 13 Jan 1962 and advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer (Local) on 14 Feb 1963 but this was relinquished 2 Apr 1963. His next ship was Endeavour 3 Apr 1963 and probably sailed to Antarctica in the Summer season 1963–64. Discharged by Purchase 15 Jul 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NCSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| GARDINER, Reginald Raymond | 971640 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZ Sigs | 28/07/2054 | 14/02/2056 | Born Invercargill 26 Nov 1929. Attested in Kayforce on 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned 28 Jul 1954 in Teal DC6 aircraft and flew via Sydney, New Guinea, Guam to Japan to Korea. Served in RNZ Sigs but TSFD to RNZASC. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed as a cook but suffered from heat in the kitchen. Then employed as Regimental Policeman. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Feb 1956 for RTNZ by RNZAF aircraft. Deplaned Auckland 14 Feb 1956 and flew to Christchurch. Discharged 23 Apr 1956. Died Blenheim/Renwick, 21 Apr 1993 aged 63 years, after a severe stroke. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) presented to his wife by Rthonorary rank D.L. Kidd, Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
| GARDINER, Stanley John | 203748 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Wellington 2 Dec 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Farmhand at Ohaupo. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Disembarked Pusan Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Reinf Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. Accidentally injured (to Left Hand and forearm–not serious) by petrol burns on 31 Mar 1951. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon 20 May 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GARDNER, George Charles | 13268 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch 9 Aug 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 May 1950 as a Stoker. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Taupo 15 Jan 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 May 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Travelled to Korea via Singapore and Hong Kong. Attached to and served engine room in Belfast (cruiser) 10 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952 for special ‘in ship’ training. Qualified as a Mechanician. RTNZ in Taupo via Singapore and disembarked Devonport 21 Oct 1952. He then served in Bellona, Philomel and Lachlan where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 1 Feb 1954. Served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 22 Jan 1955, possibly as an instructor, for he remained there until 1 Apr 1957. During his time in Cerberus he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and then to Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class. On RTNZ he served in the following ships Rotoiti, Philomel and Kaniere, where he advanced to Mechanic 2nd Class and then in Royalist. In May 1960 he went to Maori in Britain and became a crewmember that brought Otago to NZ. On 6 Mar 1962 he was back serving in Royalist and advanced to Acting Chief Mechanic on 2 Dec 1963. Following that he was back in Philomel and became Chief Mechanic on 2 Dec 1964. He served in Blackpool 28 Apr 1966 then went back to Philomel. Discharged to RA 25 May 1970. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R), Naval LS&GC Medal (19 Aug 1965) and the KWSM. |
| GARDNER, Ross Colin | 207728 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 16 Apr 1929. Stable hand from Belfast near Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in Camp under training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as Gunner in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey and deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce shortly after RTNZ. Enlisted in the Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Korea medals replaced in Oct 1957. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on HMT Captain Cook at Wellington and served as Private in 1 NZ Regt, Taiping, 1957–59. RTNZ 4 Mar 1958 on RNZAF aircraft for medical reasons. Posted to Burnham Camp and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1958. Discharged 10 Jul 1960. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Name on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Medal sent to HQ Burnham Camp 9 Apr 1959. Later Barman at Black Horse Hotel, Addington. Enlisted in RNZAF with Service No 83105. Died Wellington 8 Jan 1976 aged 47 years. |
| GARDYNE, Norman William James | 208267 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 06/04/2054 | Born 16 Jun 1926. Post & Telegraph linesman from Hokitika. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Oct and appointed NCO i/c Spare Drivers ‘C’ Transport Platoon. RTNZ on furlough 2 Jan 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Mar 1953. Re-entered Japan 14 Mar 1953 and re-entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Successfully passed HQRASC 1 Comwel Div NCO School course, promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Transport Section Commander 1 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Platoon Tpt Sergeant 15 Jun 1953. Reliable, keen and efficient NCO. Substantive Sergeant 1 Oct 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for furlough 24 Feb 1954. Served overseas two years 181 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hokitika, 16 Jun 1994 aged 38 years. |
| GARGETT, Douglas Warren | 31645 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 13/09/2052 | Born Southbridge, Canterbury, NZ on 24 May 1929. Enlisted in the Regular Force on 11 May 1948. Seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy where he was a Section Commander and was promoted Corporal on 26 May 1952. He emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 13 Sep 1952. Posted to the ‘K’ Force Training Staff at Burnham to train reinforcements for Korea. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to deplane Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 and re-entered Korea a week later. Re-joined 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Malaya in the Transport Platoon, 1 Bn NZ Regt between Nov 1961 and Nov 1966. Awarded NZGSM (M). Also LS&GC Medal, Meritorious Service Medal. Further detail contained in Service Lives Remembered. Brother of John Galvin Gargett. Died Doyleston, Central Canterbury, 24 Jun 2008 aged 79 years. |
| GARGETT, John Galvin | 207761 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Southbridge, Canterbury, NZ on 28 Feb 1922. Served in NZ Military Forces, 4 Battalion Canterbury Regt (Service No 624524) 16 Jun 1942–7 May 1945 when he TSFD to 2 NZEF until 12 Sep 1945. Went on Leave without pay pending discharge. Posted to 1st Section NZ Jayforce 23 May 1946. Served in BCOF Japan 1945–47. Departed NZ 29 May 1946 and disembarked Japan 14 Jun 1946. Served in 27 Infantry Bn. Posted to NZ Tokyo Bn 22 Apr 1947. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 disembarking at Lyttelton. SOS 2 NZEF 5 Aug 1947. Slaughter man for Free Bros., butchers, Leeston. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal at Waiouru 6 Nov 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal 10 Dec 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Lance Corporal on LMG. Accidentally injured 26 Jun 1951 (laceration left leg while chopping wood) and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. TSFD to 3rd Stationary Hospital and discharged to NZ Tpt Pl, 7 Jul 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of Transport Section Commander. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas to Sydney and deplaned from Teal flying boat the RMA Awatere at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. Brother of Douglas Warren Gargett. Died Doyleston, Central Canterbury, 7 Apr 2012 aged 90 years. |
| GARLAND, Norman Graeme | 203858 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Cambridge 28 Aug 1927. Farmer on the family farm at Whitehall, Rural Delivery, Cambridge. Enlisted in KMB 30 Aug 1950. After training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps he Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. M/I to Training & Reinforcement Battery as a Driver, then posted to 161 Bty. He was a member of the Observation Post team during the action on Hill 227 in support of 1 Bn King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Reported Missing in Action 17 Nov 1951. Taken Prisoner of War in the heavy fighting on 17 Nov. Confirmed POW 27 Dec 1951. He was first held in Camp 2–3 at Songsa-Don and he was instrumental in keeping the chins up of two Royal Leicestershire Regt men, Lance Corporal Joe Kenworthy and Private Bert Knott who had been having a very-hard-time in that camp. They were all later TSFD POW Camp No.5 at Pyok-Tong, on the banks of an inlet off the Yalu River in North Korea which was controlled by the Chinese. Only New Zealand serviceman to be captured by the Chinese during the Korean War. Photographed by Mr Alan Winnington, the North Korean and Chinese correspondent of the London Daily Worker (a Communist Paper). One of his fellow POWs wrote, “I was with Graeme Garland almost a year and count him as one of the finest men I have known and in a place where small nations stood or fell on the conduct of their few representatives, he was a credit to you all.” Such remarks as: 'If all Kiwis are like this one, what a fine bunch they must be.” were common. We never saw a time when he was not cheerful and anxious to help his comrades. Always an example to others, he had not an enemy in the camp (Chinese excluded)….” D.R. Walker (Ex Gloster's) Bristol, England, UK. [K Force Despatches, May 2002.] Gunner Garland was released during Operation Switch and repatriated at Panmunjom 7 Aug 1953. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 255 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1953. Died Te Awamutu, 5 Mar 1988 aged 60 years. |
| GARNER, Morris James | 12463 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Lyttelton 23 Jun 1930. Enlisted in RNZN 30 Sep 1948. Little survives of his service record as it appears to have been culled by personnel who did not really understand the job. Served in Bellona 1 Jun 1949–2 Feb 1950. Drafted to Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in the first deployment of ship to Korean waters. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Later served in Kiwi and Black Prince. Discharged 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GARVIE, Maurice Sydney | 13948 | Acting Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Kopuru 22 Feb 1936. Employed as a clerical cadet before he entered the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Boy Telegraphist 29 May 1952. He served in, Black Prince advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 22 Aug 1950 and Philomel advanced to Telegraphist 22 Aug 1954 and Irirangi before he was drafted on 6 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Local) 30 May 1957 and to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 15 Jul 1957. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi and advanced to Leading Telegraphist 15 Jul 1958. Served in Wakefield as Leading Radio Operator 1 Mar 1960. DEE 21 Feb 1962. After discharge went and worked in Brazil. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GASKIN, Robert George | 13161 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Petone 2 Jan 1932. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before entering the RNZN 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki then Philomel. Served in the survey ship Lachlan 28 Jul 1950–23 Aug 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Apr 1951. Sent on training course to HMAS Watson 31 Aug–20 Dec 1951. Radar Plotter. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost in 1994. Served in Bellona on RTNZ and also ML P3552. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE on 1 Jan 1956. Living at Takapuna in 2004. |
| GASSON, Maurice Ernest | 203857 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Waipukurau 7 Nov 1928. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. travelling via Brisbane and Manila. Technical Assistant in 161 Bty Headquarters and then posted Sergeant Able troop, then Tech Ack, Baker Troop. Moved with the battery from Pusan to Seoul. Maurice wrote an interesting light-hearted article for K Force Despatches describing some of the points of the trip in the Ormonde. These extracts were previously published in the Wairarapa Herald on 8 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ as Sergeant. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Maurie Gasson was quite good at putting his thoughts on paper and wrote several poems about his times in Korea and at home. He wrote a moving poem in May 2003 ‘The First Korean Winter’ which was published in K Force Despatches, Nov 2003. Another was ‘Memories’ published in K Force Despatches, Nov 2003. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papakura 2 Aug 2018 aged 89 years. |
| GATEHOUSE, Betty Irene | 0 | Ms | — | Concert Party | 28/04/2055 | 27/09/2055 | Betty Gatehouse came from Wellington and was a soprano. She was a member of the 1955 Concert Party in Korea. She also sang with Alice Graham (contralto), the English Singers conducted by Alex Lindsay at the Concert Chamber, Wellington Town Hall, 27 March 1956. Died as Betty Berry 7 Mar 2020 aged 93. |
| GATES, Thomas Raymond | 206478 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Totara North, Northland 14 May 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Darwin. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. TSFD to the RNZEME soon after arrival in Japan and on arrival in Korea was employed in 16 Fd Regt LAD workshops. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 326 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Totara North, Northland in 2004. Entitled to NZDSM. Died early Jun 2019. A graveside service was arranged (provisionally) at Totara North Cemetery, 7 Jun 2019. He was 89 years old. |
| GAUNT, James | 203869 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Auckland 22 Dec 1924. He was a labourer working for Williamson Construction in Auckland. Attested in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Oct 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZRTU. Lost all his personal belongings in a fire at NZRTU, Pusan and claimed compensation on 15 May 1951. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1951 from NZRTU. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 16–TSFD21 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 24 Jul 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| GAUSEL, Stanley Frederick Bernard | 206163 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/04/2052 | Born Nelson 15 Jun 1923. Previous service in Army 2 NZEF with Service No 453368. Embarked 28 Jun 1944. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944 ex HMT 84. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 24 Sep 1944. M/I to 26 NZ Bn from NZ Adv Base 16 Oct 1944. Had several disciplinary problems. Embarked for RTNZ 10 Jan 1946. RTNZ 10 Feb 1946. Re-boarded Nelson 20 Jun 1946 and discharged 5 Jul 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Carpenter at Lower Hutt. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Accidentally injured 9 Sep 1951, by a shell fragment ricochet during target practice had hit his left hand. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Sep 1951 TSFD to Norwegian MASH then to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 11 Oct 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Ambulance 22 Dec 1951. He had in Korea, a repeat of similar discipline problems as in Italy. ETD from Iwakuni 30 Mar 1952 for RTNZ (medical reasons). Travelled by air to Sydney and admitted to AMF Wing Concord Repat Hospital then to NZ by RNZAF Aircraft. Deplaned Auckland 4 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 117 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 May 1952. Medals sent to Onehunga. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.995 was sent to an address in Onehunga on 22 Mar 1957. Later went back to Nelson. Died Nelson 26 Jan 1982 aged 59 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GAWITH, Edward Brian | 206774 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Masterton on 1 Oct 1922. Farmer from Paraparaumu. Previous service in home defence unit during WWII, army (Service No 8/443140, Driver, 5th Reserve Motor Transport Coy from 2 Aug–20 Oct 1942) and RNZAF (Service No 442140 from 3 Apr 1944 to 17 Sep 1945). Posted to Aircrew Section but failed to qualify for pilot training. Rank Leading Aircraftman. Enlisted on 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Employed as Technical Assistant in 162 Bty for 12 months. Attended course at C.A.T.C, Inchon 22 Feb–22 Mar 1953. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 30 Jun 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier 13 Oct 1953 and appointed Casualty Clerk. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on the S.S. Changte for return to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 30 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 304 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1954. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GAWN, Donald | 914276 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Kurow 19 Jan 1931. Clerk employed by Wright Stephenson Co Ltd, from Oamaru. Enlisted in Kayforce on 6 Mar 1952. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 4 Sep 1952. Posted to NZRTU until 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Aug 1953, Temporary Bombardier 25 Nov 1953 and to Bombardier 24 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ as an instructor for RNZA Reinforcements. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was involved in training of the 14th Reinforcements at Burnham before he was discharged. SOS Kayforce 14 Apr 1954 and TSFD to the TF reserve. Served overseas one year 130 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Ashburton in 1996. Died 7 May 2009 age 86 years. |
| GAYLOR, Thomas | 2078 | Control Electrical Artificer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hamilton 22 Jul 1913. Employed as an electrician before he entered the RNZN as an Electrical Artificer 5th Class on 14 Oct 1940. Served during WWII mainly in Leander, Philomel and Gambia. After the war he continued to serve and was mainly in Philomel and Bellona although he did attend courses in HMAS Watson and HMAS Cerberus. Drafted 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to SE Asia and Korea and was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was then in HMAS Flinders 7 Jul 1959–13 Oct 1962 possibly as an instructor. Discharged to RA 13 Oct 1962 and remained to live in Frankton, Victoria, Australia. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 14 Oct 1955. Awarded British Empire Medal in QB Hons on 2 Jun 1958. Discharged to RA 13 Oct 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GAZZARD, Colin Edward | 208167 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Hawera 24 Nov 1928. Painter from Invercargill. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 1 Sep 1951 for the sea voyage from Japan to Pusan. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Jan 1952 and appointed NCO i/c Spare Drivers. Relinquished Temporary rank on ceasing to hold appointment 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Living in Timaru in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Timaru 21 Mar 2008. |
| GEANGE, Colin Harold | 208900 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 24/03/2056 | Born Pahiatua 27 May 1927. Self-employed deer stalker and hunter. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Timaru on 14 Jan 1953. Posted to Active Service on 14 Apr 1953 and to RNZASC at Burnham (undated). M/O from Burnham 23 Jun 1953 for emplanement on Flight ‘George’ and emplaned 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. M/I to NZ Reinf Trg Un it on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea on 13 Jul 1953. Admitted to Central Dressing Station Tokyo 23–26 Jul 1954 and discharged direct to unit. Admitted to Canadian Fd Amb on 30 Jul–4 Aug 1954 and posted to unit on discharge. Admitted 25 Canadian F.D.S, 25 Oct 1954 and was discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit direct to unit 10 Tpt Coy (varicose veins). Granted a 12-month extension dating from 27 Dec 1954. Granted 28 days furlough 31 Dec 1954–27Jan 1955. After leave returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 15–28 Apr 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Oct 1955 and TSFD to X(iv) List. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 26 Oct 1955 then returned to NZ Base HQ and TSF to NZ Roll 5 Dec 1955. Granted 14 days special theatre leave 18–31 Dec 1955 plus 3 days stat holidays. Married Miss Kazue Ohana at St Peter’s Garrison Church, Kure by the Revd G.T. Gilbert on 17 Dec 1955. RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Mar 1956 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 275 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 24 Jan 2004 aged 77 years. |
| GEDDES, Ian Robert | 203528 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Hamilton 13 May 1928. Fitter and turner for C. Goldberg, Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed in the Regimental workshops. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal whilst employed as Vehicle Mechanic. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Feb 1951 (sick) TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZRTU 23 Mar 1951. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ (Kure, Japan) 31 Mar 1951. Reverts to Lance Corporal 8 May 1951. Also served in NZ Base HQ on TOD from 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured (burns to legs and arms) and admitted 75 ADS 1 May 1952. Discharged to unit 11 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ on TOD from 16 Fd Regt 14–22 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 11 Jun 1952. TSPD to NZ Roll 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM in 2001 and 2002. Died 3 Apr 2015 aged 86 years. |
| GEE, Robert Norman (Bob) | 12816 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Blyth, Northumberland, UK, 31 Aug 1923. Was an insurance agent before he entered the Royal Navy 26 Oct 1942 as an Ordinary Telegraphist with Service No C/JX 401730. H served in several shore stations and ships including Duncan (destroyer) and in Oct 1943 rescued 15 survivors of U–470 and helped destroy U–274 and U–282. He also served in Nith during the Normandy landings and the ship was hit by a prototype German drone aircraft (Mistral). Nine crew died instantly and 26 wounded were taken onto a hospital ship. HMS Nith was towed back to the Isle of Wight for repairs. After the ship was repaired, she sailed to the far east and Rob Gee went with her and was stationed In HMS Braganza at Bombay (now Mumbai). HMS Nith was involved in service off Burma and at one stage was transporting Japanese POWs. He returned to Britain in 1946 and was released from the RN on 26 Jun 1946. His WWII awards are not stated but probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. He entered the RNZN at Maori on 12 Jun 1949 as an Able Seaman. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan, Philomel, Tamaki and was drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1951 which was already in Japanese / Korean waters. It is not known how he travelled to join her, but he served in her and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, HMAS Watson again and in Black Prince. DEE 11 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 6 Jun 2010 at Hillsborough, Auckland, aged 87 years and his funeral was at the New Lynn RSA Rooms. |
| GEE, Walter Thomas (Wally) | 207851 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/05/2053 | Born Gore 29 Aug 1929. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Originally employed a Technical Assistant as Temporary Bombardier in 163 Bty Command Post. Also served in 162 Bty. ETD Iwakuni 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU selection and training course and deplaned Wellington Jul 1951. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU at Waiouru on 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked 31 Jan 1952 with 3rd Reinforcements for Korea on the Wanganella to Sydney and after a month in Australia with 1 Bn Royal Australian Regiment travelled from Sydney to Japan on the troopship Devonshire about Mar 1952. Disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952. Later in May 1952 travelled onto Korea and was posted to Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 162 Bty, 16 Jun 1952. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ as Lieutenant Posted to Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA), 3 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Gore in 1996. Pictured in New Zealand and the Korean War (by Ian McGibbon) upper frame, 6th page after p.222. |
| GEISELER, Claude Charles Theodore | 203731 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/10/2051 | Born 21 May 1928. Came from Gisborne. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Was in the Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool/ Storeman and also served in 161 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 12 Aug 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Ben Hosp 18 Sep 1951. To be RTNZ as a medical evacuee. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Oct 1951 for RTNZ via Sydney Mil Forces Wing, Repat Gen Hosp, Concord and disembarked Auckland 16 Oct 1951 from the Monowai. Served overseas 311 days. Discharged 9 Jan 1952. Returned to Gisborne then moved to Auckland. He received further medical treatment in Auckland. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1001 was sent to an address in Auckland on 22 Mar 1957. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. These medals were sent to Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 29 Jul 1971 and was buried in the Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, 31 Jul 1971 aged 429 years. |
| GELLATLY, William (Bill) | 32709 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 30/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 10 Jul 1930. Ex RNZEME RF 29 Sep 1948–7 May 1950. Attended Southland Technical College and followed a building course for 2½ years. Driver for Withington & Sons, Invercargill. Attested 18 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed the journey to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21–26 Nov 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 30 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 276 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1002 was sent to an address in Invercargill on 22 Mar 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Re-joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957. Served in 1 NZ Regt in Malaya 28 Nov 1957. RTNZ for medical reasons 3 Oct 1958. Discharged 9 Feb 1959 by payment. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 (M). Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 21 Dec 1998 aged 58 years. |
| GEMBITSKY, Robert John Martin | 708440 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Wellington 5 Apr 1932. Deer Culler for Dept Internal Affairs. CMT soldier 4 Jan 1951 then served in Territorial Force to 6 Sep 1954 Highest rank held Lance Bombardier. Enlisted in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements on 7 Sep 1954. Emplaned Auckland on RNZAF Hastings 14 Dec 1954 for travel to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Dec. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955 and M/I to unit in Korea 9 Jan 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend a cooking course 9 Oct 1955. Returned to unit 1 Feb 1956. M/O to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll on May 1956. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 187 days. Brought home his Japanese wife Mrs Yuko Gembitsky, nee Nakamura. Discharged 16 Mar 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Attested as a Sapper 29 Sep 1964. Posted to 1 Constr Sqn as 3-star Carpenter (Provisional). Discharged 7 Mar 1968. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Hamilton 22 Feb 2000 aged 68 years. |
| GEMMELL, David Thomas (Dave) | 338792 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Napier 31 May 1931. Carpenter for Fletchers Constr Coy, Auckland. 11th intake of CMT then Territorial Force. Attested in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZA as a Gun No.18 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun and entered Korea 27 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Accidentally injured and admitted hosp 2–7 Feb 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings in for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Te Rapa in 1996. Joined Regular Force. Died Hamilton, 22 Feb 2000 aged 69 years. |
| GENTLEMAN, Ivan Thomas | 34949 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 27/05/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born 25 Apr 1928. Employed as a shearer by State Forestry Dept. Attested in the RF at Blenheim on 14 Mar 1951. Posted to RNZASC as a Driver. Seconded to Kayforce in present rank and Corps 25 Mar 1952 as a 1st replacement. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 23 Feb–6 Mar 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 13–19 Mar 1953. Discharged direct to unit. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 10 Jun 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll 7 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ. Granted 14 days leave in Australia. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 19 Apr 1954 and reposted to Regular Force, Central District Tpt Coy in Linton Camp. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged 18 May 1954 at his own request (on Payment). Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 11 May 2000 aged 72 years. |
| GEORGE, Donald Clarence | 13414 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Palmerston North 15 Mar 1935. Came from Sanson near Palmerston North. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 195 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class and served in Korean waters in Rotoiti sailing from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952. On arrival in this theatre he was TSFD to Taupo from 3 Feb 1952 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 Sep 1952. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ he next served in Black Prince from 26 Jan–26 Nov 1953 being advanced to Able Seaman in that time. Able Seaman George then changed trade and after completing stores courses in Philomel was rated Stores Assistant (SA). He next served in Bellona, Stawell, at Irirangi as a Leading Stores Assistant then back to sea in Endeavour and Black Prince from 17 Sep 1959 to 27 Nov 1960 his last sea service. DEE 14 Mar 1961. |
| GEORGE, Leo Edward | 208205 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 24 Mar 1930. Painter's labourer for Scott Brothers, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 13 Oct 1951 and entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ Component (D Troop) 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 18 Mar 1953 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1005 was posted to his given address in Christchurch on 22 Mar 1957. Died Waiau 1 Dec 1986 aged 56 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GEORGE, Rex Arnold | 206234 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 5 May 1928. His last employer was Todd Motors, Petone. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Battle casualty, Wounded in Action 10.30am 25 Nov 1951 with shell fragments to both wrists. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb. TSFD to Norwegian MASH then to Brit Com Gen Hosp and remained on X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–18 Feb 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. He was at Waipa State Mill, Rotorua. circa early 1954. Lived in Cook Islands for several years where he was President of the local RSA there. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died in New Zealand (Possibly Auckland) but date and place not known. |
| GEORGE, Thomas | 34126 | Temporary Sergeant | Attached 5 RIDG | RNZAC | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Helensville 28 Mar 1927. Regular Force soldier 1949-1954. BCOF, Japan 1947–48. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan. disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on 18 Mar 1952 Several former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. (Also attached to 1 Royal Tank Regt, British Army. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 25 Sep 1973 aged 46 years. |
| GERAGHTY, James William (Jim) | 204364 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 16/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Brisbane, Australia, 24 Nov 1929. Previous service in the Australian Military Forces during WWII. Worked as a farm hand on his father’s farm, Tauranga. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. M/I to Army School (RNZEME school) Trentham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 24 Jun 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 12–14 Feb 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt, Royal Engrs, LAD 30 Mar 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 Jun 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged 21 Jun 1953 direct to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 261 days. Approval granted for discharge and he did not return to Korea. Highest rank achieved–Lance Corporal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 26 Jun 1954 and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga, 28 Jan 2013 aged 83 years. |
| GERRAND, Wilfred James | 206479 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Auckland 8 Jun 1923. Previous service in BCOF Japan with Service No 457147 embarked on the HMT Chitral on 30 Jul 1946 and sailed for Japan. Taken on Strength of 2 NZEF (Japan) on 19 Aug 1946 and served in the 2 NZ Div Cav. Also served in the NZ Tokyo Bn. TSFD to NZ Roll ‘Waitaki’ and embarked Japan for RTNZ on 14 Jun 1947. 5 Jul 1947. Employed as a farmhand for Mr Plimmerton of Paeroa Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Wellington on 12 Jun 1951. After training in Linton Camp he was posted to Active Service 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. M/I to NZ Reinf Trg Base on arrival. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 20 Oct–4 Nov 1951. Discharged to direct to Unit. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ. Went from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU to Brit Com Gen Hosp 21 Mar–16 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 17 Jun 1952. A similar set of events occurred in 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 19 Apr 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 13 May 1953. Served overseas in Korea one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953 soon after RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later issued NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tuakau 17 Jun 2001 aged 78 years. |
| GERRARD, John (Gerry) | 206242 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland UK, 24 Dec 1926. Auto signals maintainer, NZ Railways. Attested 29 Jun 1950 in KMB. Sent to the School of Signals Trentham Camp for approx two months for a signals course. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, G Troop attached 16 Fd Regt. M/O 18 Aug 1952 from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I NZ Base HQ 19 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged 27 Oct 1952. Living in Belfast, Christchurch in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 25 Dec 1998 aged 72 years. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GERRARD, John Louis | 206775 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Previous service in Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Farmer from Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement in Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. RTNZ as Lance Bombardier. Served overseas 352 days. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas Discharged 23 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GIBB, David Stewart | 15886 | Major | HQ 1 Comwel Div | NZ Regt | 18/06/2051 | 19/07/2052 | Born Christchurch on 30 May 1914. Graduated MA (Hons) from Canterbury University College 1938. Also Dip. Ed and Dip. Soc Sci. Was at an English university before the war commenced. RNZAF 1940. RAF 1940–46 Squadron Leader, 75 Sqn 1943 (Stirling Bombers) also Flight Commander 190 Sqn RAF, DFC 1944 (with 149 Sqn, RAF) MID 1944. Attended RAF Staff College Bracknell, UK. Air Staff HQ 389 Group. Div Staff HQ 6th Airborne Division (attached). Served in UK and western Europe. Sheep farmer. Granted short service Regular Force commission 1950. Seconded to Kayforce 11 Jun 1951. Emplaned Wellington 18 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1951 and was appointed Staff Officer Education at HQ Comwel Div but when he arrived there found no such appointment existed. Appointed Education Officer Grade 3 at HQ RA. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Major 25 Jun 1951 and to Major 21 Dec 1951. Was Staff Officer Education at NZ Base HQ, Pusan and at NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952. SOS Kayforce 26 Aug 1952 and reposted to the Regular Force in the appointment of PSO at Army HQ, Wellington. Resigned his commission on 5 Feb 1953. Awarded DFC 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Aug 1980. (See detail in By Such Deeds by Colin Hanson.) |
| GIBB, James Albert Norman Mathewson | 15886 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Lower Hutt 29 Oct 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN 29 May 1956 as Assistant Cook. Served mostly at Philomel and was drafted to Royalist 24 Apr 1957. Sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the second commissioning of the vessel and served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Was in that ship when it served briefly in Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Discharged “Unsuitable” 30 Aug 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. Completed only two years 91 days service. |
| GIBB, Rex George | 207852 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Picton 30 Jun 1928. Employed as a Baker in Picton. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 9 Jun 1951 while employed as 162 Bty Cook. Promoted Bombardier 1 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington at 7.30am on 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 234 days. Discharged 24 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Initially returned to Picton. Died Westport, 17 Oct 1994 aged 66 years. NZOSM sent to his family. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GIBB, Royce John | 14601 | Acting Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 13 Jan 1936. Employed as a driver before he entered the RNZN Sep 1952 as a Junior Assistant Steward. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Jan–7 Apr 1953 for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he was drafted to Bellona 8 Apr–2 Aug 1953. Advanced to Assistant Steward 13 Jul 1953. Drafted on 3 Aug 1953 to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korea with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Steward 13 May 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He remained in Pukaki until drafted to Irirangi 24 Feb 1955. He RUN on 4 Mar 1955 but was recovered and sent back to Irirangi on 15 Mar 1955. He returned to Philomel 7 May 1955 and changed trade to Acting Cook on 27 Jul 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Nov 1955 and remained in her advancing to Cook (Officers) until discharged BNPS on 29 Apr 1957. His Posting Card states Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal Forfeited on Desertion. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) but it is not known if he received these awards. |
| GIBBARD, Ian Edward | 13494 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Wellington 6 May 1933. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. Drafted to Lachlan 25 Aug 1951–1 Aug 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Sep 1951. Drafted to Hawea 2 Aug 1952 for the second deployment of the ship to Korea. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Served in the engine room of the ship. Travelled to Korean waters in Hawea and then joined Newcastle, a cruiser of 9,100 tons armed with 12x6-inch guns. (HMS Newcastle was a sister ship to HMS Belfast). Injured in an accident on board Newcastle and RTNZ in Rotoiti and was invalided out of the service in May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later served in the Ministry of Transport. Justice of the Peace. Living in Richmond, Nelson in 1996. Attended Kayforce Re-union parade in London, 21 Jul 1999. Died at Hope (Ranzau) Marlborough 25 Mar 2019, aged 85 years. |
| GIBBISON, Francis Hume (Frank) | 203678 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Kauroa, Raglan, Waikato, on 21 Dec 1926. Farmer, Raglan. Served BCOF Japan 1946–47. (662719, Corporal. In the Int Section, 2 Battalion). Farm Labourer from Kauroa, Waikato. Related to W.R. Gibbison. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane and Manila to enter Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Served in 163 Bty as a Fd Regt Gun Number. Later commissioned and held appointments as Assistant Command Post Officer 163 Bty, Int Officer, Gun Position Officer E Troop. Command Post Officer 161 Bty and was involved with various liaison and Forward Observation Tasks. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Posted to the Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA) 1 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined TF. Served as Chief Petty Officer 41 Battery, BK 41 Bty (promoted Capt). Later promoted Major and appointed UN Observer, Kashmir. Awarded UN Medal for service in Kashmir. Later Major at Territorial Force Depot, Waiouru, 1974. Living at Albany, Auckland, in 1996. Living at Mapua, Tasman Bay 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 4 May 2021 aged 94 years. |
| GIBBISON, William Robert | 203601 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Hamilton 7 Feb 1926. Served in BCOF Japan (659915. Private, NZASC, Farm Labourer, Kauroa, Waikato). Related to F.H. Gibbison. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950, embarked as a Gunner at Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a driver, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 26 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Christchurch on 12 Feb 2020 aged 93 years. Offered for sale by NZ Collector Services, Christchurch, Jan 2022. |
| GIBBONS, Henry James | 675858 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Wellington 20 Sep 1930. Employed as a factory hand. Served in the RNZAF (with Service No 72692) 10 Nov 1948–17 Apr 1949 a total of 159 days. Discharged at own request. Farm hand in Martinborough. Entered Waiouru Camp 30 Jun 1952 and attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Oct 1953, entered Korea 31 Oct 1953 and M/I to his unit on 2 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1954 (Line NZO), Temporary Corporal 9 Jul 1954 and to Corporal 22 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 32 days. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 4 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Arbor House Rest Home, Greytown 23 Jul 2015 aged 84 years. Buried Greytown Cemetery. |
| GIBBONS, Marco Raymond | 593261 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/02/2054 | 27/11/2054 | Born Petone, Lower Hutt, 22 Mar 1931. Served in the 6th intake CMT and continued as a TF soldier (Gunner in 22 Fd Battery). Employed as a carpenter in Christchurch and enlisted in New Plymouth. Attested in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 7 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to his unit 10 Mar 1954 and served in C Troop. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 277 days. Discharged 29 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. He later joined the Australian Regular Army and in 1962 was serving in C Coy 3 RAR Enoggera with Service No 14109 and with the rank of Corporal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) And NZDSM. Army HQ, Canberra requested info from NZ Army HQ whether Marco Gibbons was qualified for and had been issued with the UN Korea Medal. |
| GIBBONS, Percy James | 208134 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/04/2052 | Born London, England 23 May 1926. Previous service in Royal Navy1942–46 Leading Stores Assistant with Service No NAP/ 263294. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and clasp (not detailed) Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, Italy Star and War Medal (issued by the RN on 6 Jul 1950. Also served as a merchant seaman for 3½ years. Freezing Worker in South Otago Freezing Works. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Served as a driver. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (compassionate) RTNZ. Emplaned special Qantas flight 1 Apr 1952 from Iwakuni to Australia. Deplaned Auckland 4 Apr 1952 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas 247 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Medals sent to St Clair, Dunedin. Later entitled to NZDSM. Enlisted in the RNZAF 28 Feb 1952 on a 21-year engagement. Served in Wigram, Ohakea and in Lauthala Bay, Fiji. Also awarded RNZAF LS&GC Medal. Was recommended for a commission in RNZAF. Highest rank achieved Flight Sergeant, Chef. Discharged 11 Mar 1975 at own request. Died Christchurch 8 Oct 1990 aged 64 years. |
| GIBBONS, Robert Beaumont | 31155 | Warrant Officer 1st Class | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born 4 Jun 1919. Served in the Territorial Force 1935–40, firstly in NZASC (1935–38) then with 1st NZMR (Canterbury Yeomanry Corps). Left NZ with the 3rd Echelon on the Empress of Japan 28 Aug 1940. Disembarked Suez 30 Sep 1940. Served in 2 NZEF as a Sapper (No.27822) in 17 Railway Operating Coy, NZE. Served in the Desert Railway in Egypt and in Palestine. When Railway companies were disbanded he served in 26 (NZ) Inf Bn. Embarked Egypt 8 Jan 1944 and disembarked Wellington 10 Feb 1944. Discharged 9 May 1944. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Joined Regular Force after WWII. Awarded Efficiency Medal in Sep 1950. Ex Southern Mil District seconded to Kayforce and posted to NZ Base HQ as RSM. To be Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class while RSM. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Warrant Officer 1 Jan 1951. TOD to 16 Fd Regt 19–25 Apr 1951 then returned to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 May 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 4 Aug 1952. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ and discharge). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1951 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years eight days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 22 Feb 1953 and reposted to RF in the rank of Staff Sergeant to serve in SD Coy RNZASC. Discharged 18 Mar 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 10 Mar 2003 aged 83 years. |
| GIBBONS, Ronald Roy | 13168 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington on 7 Feb 1932. Later lived in Gisborne and attended Gisborne Intermediate School. Employed as a Traffic Assistant at the Gisborne Railway Station. Enlisted the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 13 Oct 1949. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 28 Jul 1950–24 Aug 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Apr 1951. Sent on training course to HMAS Watson 31 Aug–20 Dec 1951 and graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class in Tamaki 1 Feb 1952. Drafted to Hawea 19 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Later served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954 to 30 Jan 1956. DEE 6 Feb 1956. Died Auckland 26 Nov 1986 aged 54 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GIBBS, David Norris | 30506 | Lieutenant | ? | NZ Defence Science Corps | 02/08/2051 | 07/03/2052 | Born 9 Mar 1926. Attended Christ's College, Christchurch. Regular Force Officer 1951–57. Appointed to Kayforce Expansion Force and was posted to active service on 1 Aug 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. He was a member of the NZ Defence Scientific Corps but his duties are not known. RTNZ 7 Mar 1952 at the completion of his T.O.D to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Mar 1952 and re-appointed to the Regular Force. Posted to the UK to complete his studies at London University 23 May 1952. |
| GIBBS, Harold Jack | 208913 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Timaru 28 Mar 1928. Served in the RNZAF as Leading Aircraftman from 25 May 1946–13 Apr 1948. Electrical fitter at Safety Appliances Ltd, Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 7 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZA om Burnham, Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as a Gunner for travel to Korea via Australia. Entered Japan 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. Deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year six days. Discharged 17 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1012 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GIBBS, Leslie Franklin | 208965 | Mr | Field Secretary | YMCA | 01/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Woodend, Southland, on 15 Dec 1892. Former regular serviceman. Served in Volunteer movement 1910. Served as a sapper in NZE in NZEF during WWI (1915–1919) Service No 4/1727. RNZAF 1940-1953 (Service No 404722) in the rank of Flight Sergt. Kayforce 1953–55 (YMCA Field Secretary). Travelled to and from Korea by civil air Teal flying boat from Auckland 1 Dec 1953 to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955. Died 13 Nov 1961 aged 68 years. Possibly oldest person to serve in the NZ Forces in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Another New Zealander, Justin McCarthy Power was born a year earlier than Mr Gibbs. He served in the NZ Forces in WWI and WWII and served with the British Pioneer and Labour Corps in Korea in 1953. |
| GIBBS, Phillip Bennette (Phil) | 206342 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Marton 1 Mar 1925. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and Served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1013 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Hunterville. Discharged 5 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Marton 19 May 1999 aged 74 years. Funeral service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Marton 24 May 1999 followed by private cremation. |
| GIBBS, Ronald James | 11424 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 8 Jul 1931. Employed as a fruit picker before he entered the RNZN 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 Sep 1947. He served in Bellona, then Taupo advancing to Ordinary Seaman on 8 Jul 1949. He then served in Kaniere and Philomel advancing to Able Seaman on 8 Feb 1950 and then served in Hawea, Tamaki and Philomel again. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951–29 Jun 1953 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 on the second deployment replacing Hawea at Sasebo on 2 Feb. Rotoiti was involved in patrols, escort and support duties mainly on the west coast. On one occasion while in the Han River estuary was under fire from communist shore batteries and rapidly withdrew without casualties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Black Prince, Tamaki where he advanced to Leading Seaman on 7 Jan 1954 and Philomel. DEE 7 Jul 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 30 Sep 1989 aged 58 years. |
| GIBBS, Stanley Edwin (208135) | 208135 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin 1 Mar 1925. Served in the Home Guard during WWII. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Completed a course of instruction at Christchurch Public Hospital May 1946. Served in Jayforce and embarked Auckland 29 May 1946 and disembarked Japan 14 Jun 1946. (Service No 640473 leaving NZ as Temporary Sergeant in NZ Medical Corps. Served in 102 NZ VD Treatment Centre. Posted to 6 NZ General Hospital then to 4 NZ Rest Home. Reverted to Private on transfer from 6 NZ GH. Embarked on SS Dunera and disembarked 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 6 Aug 1947. On 19 Feb 1948 stated he was in NZ Temporary Staff and NZ Medical Corps as an Orderly at S.D. Hospital, Burnham Camp. Tannery hand at Glendermid Tanners, Sawyers Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep. Posted to 10)NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb (one document states unknown hospital) 23 May 1952 after he had been accidentally injured by petrol burns to both forearms and hands. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 24 May 1952. Then sent to No.6 Convalescent Training Depot (hospital) until discharged to NZ Base HQ on 7 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1953 and appointed Tpt NCO and to Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Died Port Chalmers, Dunedin 8 Jun 1982 aged 57 years. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GIBSON, Alexander | 203822 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/01/2052 | Born Dunedin on 22 Jul 1923. Home service in New Zealand from Nov 1941 to 44. Vehicle Mechanic from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Vehicle Mechanic Artillery Platoon. Accidentally injured and admitted to 8076 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, 18 Feb 1951. ETD Japan 17 Dec 1951 for RTNZ by sea for repair of broken nose. Embarked Japan on the MV Anking to Sydney and disembarked Wellington 8 Jan 1952 from the Monowai. Served overseas one year 29 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 May 1952. Medals sent to Auckland. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1015 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to his address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GIBSON, Graham | 206997 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Gisborne on 6 Sep 1929. Motor mechanic for H.S. Motors Ltd, Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 16 May and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, ‘A’ transport platoon. Attached FAP to Britannia Camp for one week in Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Nov 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Spare drivers. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1954 and appointed Section Commander and promoted to Corporal 6 Oct 1954. 9th Reinforcements. Travelled by Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and arrived Auckland on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged 7 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 20 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| GIBSON, James Andrew | 969056 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Christchurch on 13 Jan 1932. Truck driver from Invercargill. Serving TF soldier in 33 Bty RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 1 Feb 1952 at Invercargill as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Was promoted through the ranks, Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1953; Temporary Bombardier 25 Nov 1953; Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 5 Feb 1954 to Sergeant 1 Apr 1954,to become Gun Sergeant, Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 26 May from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 291 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Continued to serve in Territorial Force until 13 Jul 1960. Living at Otautau, Southland 2002. |
| GIBSON, John Reginald | 13391 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Gisborne 26 Nov 1934. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class he served in Bellona, Kaniere and then returned to Bellona where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 26 Aug 1952. Hawea returned to NZ 29 Aug 1953 and he stayed in this ship until drafted to Philomel 9 Nov 1953. His Posting Card States RUN on 20 Jan 1954. He was recovered on 8 Mar 1954 and returned to serve in Philomel. Sent on course to HMAS Watson 8 Oct–24 Dec 1954. RTNZ and served in Philomel then Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–13 Aug 1956. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 29 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malaya and Korean waters and returned to NZ 19 Jul 1956. This was his second deployment to Korea. Later served in Irirangi, Pukaki again, Rotoiti, Tamaki and Philomel. His Posting Card states Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal forfeited on Desertion. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) but it is not known if he received these awards. |
| GIBSON, Keith Ernest | 208036 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Timaru on 28 Nov 1928. Plumber for J.P. Murphy, Timaru. Attested 14 Feb 1951 in Kayforce Second Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure, Japan, 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 26 Oct 1951 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1953. Living in Timaru 2004. Keith was a stalwart member of the Canterbury KVA and drove from Timaru to meetings in Christchurch until ill health curtailed these journeys. Was thrilled when he was chosen to return to Korea in 2008. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru, 28 Oct 2013 a month before his 84th birthday. |
| GIBSON, Kenneth Thomas | 9219 | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 21 Sep 1925. Was training as a Fitter & Turner before he joined the RNZN 23 Feb 1944 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel but was in Britain in HMS Drake by 16 Jun 1944. Underwent further training in HMS Defiance, the RN Torpedo School, returned to HMS Drake and then went back to HMS Defiance until 6 Oct 1945. He advanced to Electrical Artificer 5th Class on 9 Nov 1944 and to Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 16 Aug 1945. He RTNZ in Oct 1945 and served in Achilles 22 Mar–10 Aug 1946. He was a member of the crew that sailed from Auckland 17 Jul 1946 to return the ship to the RN arriving at Sheerness 10 Sep 1946. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 10 Aug 1946. Drafted to HMNZS Bellona 1 Oct 1946 and was a member of the crew than brought the vessel to NZ to replace Achilles. He remained in her until 14 Jun 1948 when he then served in Philomel and advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 10 Aug 1948. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and Ken Gibson was DEE 2 May 1952. His WWII Medals are not known but may include War Medal and the N Z War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GIBSON, Oliver Campbell | 969172 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Wyndham, Southland. Electrician from Timaru. Enlisted in Kayforce on 7 Aug 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to Fox Troop, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Jul 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 15 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 328 days. Discharged 3 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Working for NZ Railways at Taumarunui 1966. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GIBSON, Peter Charles | 339891 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Auckland 10 Nov 1935. Timber worker at Orakei, Auckland. Underwent CMT training and then served as TF Gunner in RNZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 4 Nov 1955. Emplaned 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 29 Feb 1956. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Platoon as clerk 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings deplaning RNZAF Base Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 113 days. Discharged 28 Sep 1957 and posted to Class 'A' Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GIBSON, Robert Alan | 204428 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 02/10/2054 | Born London, England 18 Aug 1925. Farmer from Whitford, southeast of Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ after 132 days service in Korea for commissioning course 31 Dec 1952. At Army Schools for OCTU 14 Jan 1953. Commissioned 6 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 26 Mar 1953. Re-entered Japan 28 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 7 Apr 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Appointed Assistant Adjutant 28 Oct 1953 and promoted Temporary Lieutenant. Promoted Lieutenant, 6 Mar 1954. Also served in 162 Bty. Marched out to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 20 May 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp for treatment of football injury 29 May–23 Jun 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 20 Jul 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ. Served overseas one year 327 days. SOS Emergency Force 19 Jan 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of Lieutenant. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| GIDDEN, Leslie Guy Oxlade | 205278 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Wellington 9 Aug 1931. Served in Territorial Force 20 Nov 1949–30 Sep 1952 (4 Coy RNZASC then 2 Coy RNZASC) then called up for Compulsory Military Training 1 Oct 1952–6 Sep 1954. Printer employed by Whitcombe & Tombs, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 7 Sep 1954 and after refresher training emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 6 Jan 1955 and entered Korea 7 Jan 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Apr 1955 and appointed Administration Corporal. Admitted 121 US Evacuation Hospital 28 Aug 1955 and placed on seriously ill list with possible encephalitis. Discharged from hospital 30 Sep 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1956 and posted to a TF Unit. Changed Corps from RNZASC to NZ Infantry and was posted to 1 Bn Wellington Regt. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Sydney Australia in 1998. |
| GIDDENS, John Harry | 14343 | Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hitchen, Herts, UK, 4 Mar 1927. Previously served in the RN from 26 Feb 1945 with Service No P/KX 740502. He served in several shore stations including HMS Imperieuse, Vernon II, Victory III (attached to the destroyer HMS Myngs) and Victory II. Drafted to HMS Nereide (sloop) 8 Apr 1948–29 Jan 1951 and served sometime in the South Atlantic Station. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. Also served briefly in HMS Diadem (cruiser) which was in reserve. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 24 Jun 1952 and released from the RN on 23 Oct 1952 to Enter the RNZN. Awarded War Medal 1939–45. Entered the RNZN on a six-year engagement at Maori on 24 Oct 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and the next day advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel until 5 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 6 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 20 Jul 1953. He was awarded A Boiler-room Watch Keeper’s Certificate on 25 Nov 1953 and his service was Satisfactory on 31 Dec 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Also served in Bellona (advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955.) Stawell, Rotoiti, Black Prince, Royalist and Taranaki (advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 2 Jan 1962. Discharged to RA 3 Mar 1965. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 4 Mar 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R), PJM and KWSM. |
| GIDDENS, Leslie Roy | 206480 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/07/2054 | Born Otaki 2 May 1928. Self-employed market gardener at Tasman Beach, Otaki. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 20 Aug for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 24 Aug 1951. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 22 Apr 1952 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 6 Jun 1952 but remained on X(ii). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ (furlough). Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney and flew onto Wellington the same day. (This was not a common flight pattern.) Re-emplaned Auckland 21 May 1953 for return to Korea. Deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953 then to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1953 and M/I to this unit 22 Jun 1953. He was then posted back to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 Oct 1953 and to Lance Corporal 8 Jan 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 15–24 Feb 1954 (arthritis) and returned to his unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 27 Jun 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jul 1954 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ, deplaned Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in the RNZAF as a security guard Jul–Dec 1967. Discharged at his own request a short time later. |
| GIFFEN, Peter | 203529 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/08/2052 | Born St Albans, England 11 Jul 1926. Radio salesman for Baron and Standish, Westmere, Auckland. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Driver. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 14 Jul 1952 and posted to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 246 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1022 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Motueka. No mention of NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Woodend, North Canterbury in 1996. Died Wakefield Rest Home, Nelson 16 Aug 2001 aged 75 years. |
| GIFFORD, Peter Alexander | 824834 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Wellington 23 Sep 1930. Heavy Tpt Driver for Etudes & Enterprises, Christchurch. Attested 12 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements and was posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956 and M/I to his unit 25 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Attached FAP to 1 Bn Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders 21 Jun 1956. Returned to NZ Tpt Pl and CTBA Queen’s Own Cameron Highlander 4 Aug 1956. He had several problems adhering to Mil rules and regulations. Admitted Canadian Med Det 6–16 May 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Dec 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GIFKINS, Edgar Alexander (Eddie) | 208206 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Taihape 11 Sep 1919. Served during WWII as a Trooper in 20 Armd Regt, NZ Armoured Brigade (398243) in Italy. Embarked 12 Jan 1944 in the 1st Section 11th Reinforcements and served in Egypt and in Italy. RTNZ disembarking Lyttelton 10 Feb 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Single man from Alford Forest, Rural Delivery, Ashburton. Next-of-kin shown as Mr P. F. Gifkins (brother) also of Alford Forest. Labourer for Newburn Coal & Minerals Ltd, Timaru. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Remained in NZRTU until posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951 and attached FAP L of C Indep Sigs Sqn. Entered Korea 29 Oct. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 13 Nov 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Jul 1952 and to Temporary Bombardier 18 Jul 1952. Appointed Cook NCO. Promoted Bombardier 1 Nov 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged 14 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1023 was sent on 22 May 1957 to an address at Mt Somers. Died Ashburton 26 Nov 1974 aged 55 years. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GILBERT, Denness Stephen | 206481 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Blenheim 19 Jun 1925. Employed as a fitter for Wellington Harbour Board. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I on 2 Sep 1951. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 3 Jun 1953. Was awarded 144 hours in NZ Base HQ Guardhouse for a misdeed 29 Jun 1953 just a few days before he was to leave for NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 just after 7.30am from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 341 days. Discharged 7 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Porirua, 15 May 2008 aged 83 years. He was awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM in 2013. |
| GILBERT, Douglas Walter | 206624 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Hawera 8 Nov 1928. Farmhand for Mr W.H. Hooper, Manaia. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements 29 Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jun 1952 and served in 161 Bty. Injured by smoke shell bursting in breach of gun. Both hands severely injured but condition not serious. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 218 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Oct 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GILBERT, Geoffrey Thomas | 211431 | Chaplain 4th Class | NZ Base HQ | RNZChD | 29/07/2055 | 24/09/2056 | Born Hamilton 3 Aug 1925. Methodist Minister of Religion living in New Plymouth. M/I to Waiouru ex 2 NZ Fd Regt and attested for Kayforce 5 Jul 1955 and attached to Kayforce as Chaplain 4th Class (Captain). Emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1955. Entered Japan and M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Aug 1955. His duties saw him quite often on the move to and from 10 Tpt Coy on several occasions. He was also attached FAP To Brit Com Base Area South and to NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea. TSFD NZ Roll 10 Sep 1956. Emplaned on Qantas aircraft Iwakuni 21 Sep 1956 and deplaned Auckland 24 Sep 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 59 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Nov 1956 and reposted to Territorial Force. TSFD to the Reserve of Officers Gen List, RNZ Chaplains Dept the rank of Chaplain 3rd Class (Major) 3 Aug 1967. Posted to the Retired List 25 Sep 1975. Died 28 May 2010 aged 84 years at New Plymouth. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GILBERT, Joseph Christopher | 204711 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 01/07/2054 | Born Panguru, Hokianga, North Auckland 28 Aug 1927. Driver for Able Industries, Parnell, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 22 Sep 1953. Had some problems adhering to military law while in training. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954, entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Feb 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 4 Apr 1954 accidental injury, both hands severely injured. Facture of bones right hand and amputation of finger. Gunner Gilbert was normally employed as a Driver but this day he was acting as a No.2 on E2 Gun, 163 Bty, on a practice shoot on the Fort George Range. A smoke shell exploded in the bore causing the damage to Gunner Gilbert’s hands. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Jun 1954 for RTNZ (medical reasons) and deplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1954 at 4.15pm from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 142 days. Discharged 30 Aug 1954 soon after return to NZ. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Carrington Hosp, Auckland, 31 May 1986 aged 58 years and was interred in Pureirei Cemetery, Lower Waihou. Later awarded NZOSM to a family member 28 Apr 2004. |
| GILBERT, Rex Talasage | 211096 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 10/09/2057 | Born Salufata, Western Samoa 8 Feb 1924. Carpenter in Ngauranga, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Employed as a Driver in this unit. Served in the Imjin River area. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2–6 Aug 1954. Granted a further 12 months service dating from 20 Dec 1954. Emplaned Tokyo for furlough in Hong Kong 26 Dec 1954–22 Jan 1955. M/I to Brit Com Leave unit on deplanement from furlough. To NZRTU then to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Apr 1955 and re-entered Korea 23 Apr 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 21 Jul 1955 for BCFK Boxing Tournament. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Aug 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ (Boxing Team) 10 Oct 1955. Then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Granted a further 12-month extension dating from 20 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Clerk 15 May 1956. Granted a further 5-months extension from 20 Jan 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll and surveyed Inchon 20 Jun 1957. Granted 28 days furlough in Australia 10 Aug–6 Sep 1957. Emplaned Hong Kong 6 Aug, deplaned Brisbane 9 Aug 1957. Then travelled to Sydney. To RTNZ on first available aircraft to Whenuapai at cessation of leave. Deplaned Whenuapai 10 Sep 1957 and was discharged 10 Dec 1957. Served in Korea one year 293 days. Attested in the RF 20 Oct 1958. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Feb 1959, deplaned Singapore 12 Feb 1959. M/I and served in HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt in Malaya. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 for RTNZ and disembarked from TSS Captain Cook Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Posted to SD Coy, RNZASC on RTNZ. TSFD from RNZASC to NZ Regt 29 May 1961. Discharged 16 Nov 1961. Died Wellington 16 Oct 1974 aged 50 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 (M). Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GILBERT, Samuel Mulitalo (Sam) | 206164 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/12/2052 | Born Apia, Samoa, 23 Oct 1925. Mechanic, Tramway Department Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt from Pusan to North of Seoul and back again taking part in all actions in which the Bty fired. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington on 7 May 1952. He replaced Warrant Officer 2nd Class E.J. Brown on this flight. Took leave in Wellington but was not able to visit his mother who lived in Apia, Samoa. Re-emplaned on Ararangi at Wellington 22 Jul 1952 for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952, re-entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and re-joined 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 5 Sep 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Oct 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS then to Brit Com Z Med Unit 18 Oct then to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 20 Oct 1952 Medically downgraded and TSFD to NZ Roll for medical RTNZ 28 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Dec 1952 and deplaned Wellington 11 Dec 1952. Served overseas one year 293 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Remained under treatment until discharged 29 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1026 was sent 22 May 1957 to an address in Wellington. |
| GILCHRIST, Keith | 207792 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Palmerston, Otago, on 26 Feb 1929. Motor Mechanic from Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Originally a Gun Number Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier (Vehicle Mechanic) 22 Jul 1951 then to Bombardier 12 Oct 1952 while holding the appointment of Transport NCO during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 237 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZDSM. Living in Christchurch 2004. |
| GILCHRIST, Peter Mervyn | 208621 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/06/2052 | 13/02/2054 | Born Timaru on 1Apr 1930. Electrical wireman at Timaru. Enlisted in Timaru on 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and M/I to NZ Reinf Trg Un it on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP as a signaller at RHQ 16 Fd Regt Signals Platoon. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1Comwel Div Sigs Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and deplaned Wellington on 13 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 20 Apr 1954 and posted to Class 'C' Reserve. Living at Timaru in 2005. Provided the compiler two lists of those who travelled to Korea with him and those personnel who returned in aircraft with him. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| GILES, Walter | 208810 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Christchurch 1 Jan 1924. Previous broken service in the Army 29 May 1942–16 Apr 1943. Embarked Lyttelton 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral for Japan. Served in BCOF Japan. (622554 Private, Infantry 27 Bn. Farm hand from Timaru. Next-of-kin Mr J.H. Giles (brother) Timaru.) Embarked Japan 6 Aug 1947 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 2 Oct 1947. Worked as a driver for Rehab Department Christchurch. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 11 Dec 1952. M/O to Exercise at Lake Rotoiti 2–21 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 Mar and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 21 Sep 1954. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 222 days, Discharged from Kayforce 12 Dec 1954. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later attested in Regular Force 22 Aug 1960. Served initially in SD Coy, RNZASC and as a driver in 4 Fd Amb as a driver. Returned to SD Coy and was posted to 3 Tpt Coy, Static Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Feb 1964. Re-engaged to retiring rank 22 Aug 1965. Posted to Burnham Pl and appointed Night Watchman 17 Jun 1969. Discharged 1 Jan 1971 having reached the retiring age for rank. Died Christchurch 20 Oct 2010 aged 86 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GILES, William Frederick (Bill) | 206315 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born Romford, East London, UK, on 16 Oct 1930. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun crew, Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Gun layer on Dog 2 (gun) then No.1 on Dog 4. Later promoted to Bombardier. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Spent two months in Kure, Japan, with Bombardier 'Snow” Kitney and Bombardier Bragg as instructors for incoming Kayforce replacements. ETD from Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 to RTNZ. Flew from Japan to Sydney by Qantas and had to wait for two weeks in Sydney before flying onto New Zealand on Teal flying boat. RTNZ on 21 Feb 1952 to help train Kayforce Replacements. Went to Waiouru with Warrant Officer 2nd Class Edwards and Bombardier Kitney plus two other sergeants. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1952. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya 1 Bn NZ Regt, Mortar Platoon, Support Coy from Jan 1957 to Feb 1958. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ listed in HQ Coy Roll dated 28 Nov 1958. Also served in South Vietnam in 161 Bty 16 Jul 1965–25 Jan 1967 as Battery Survey Sergeant. RTNZ late Jan 1967. British Empire Medal, QB Hons 13 Jun 1966. Discharged as Warrant Officer 2nd Class from Field Force Command X List 10 Jan 1974. Awarded British Empire Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM, NZOSM, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Vietnam Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Entitled to PJM. The end of an era Bill was the last veteran who was at KAPYONG and LONG TAN. He was on the gun line in 162 Bty at KAPYONG and the Bty Commander's Survey Sergeant at Long Tan, Vietnam. Living at Weymouth, Manukau in 2005. Died Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, Tuesday 18 Jun 2013 aged 83 years. |
| GILES, William Raymond | 211289 | Sapper | ? | RNZE | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born 15 Dec 1918. Electrical welder. Attested in 2NZDiv 1 Feb 1940 and given the Service No 11289. Embarked on troopship at Wellington 1 May 1940 and disembarked England 16 Jun 1940. Re-embarked and disembarked Egypt 22 Sep 1940. Served in 10 (NZ) Railway Constr Coy, then 13 (NZ) Railway Construction Company, NZE in the Western Desert. TSFD to NZ Discharge Depot (NZ Roll Special) 26 Aug 1943, Embarked Port Tewfic (now called Port Suez), Egypt 8 Jan 1944 for RTNZ. Attached Area 5 Pool Wef 10 Feb 1944. Served overseas three years 226 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. A Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1030, was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to a Mr W.R. Giles, Fort Dorset, Wellington. Whether this was a clerical error or whether his Kayforce file has been misplaced and lost is unknown. There are several men of his age and service who served in Korea. Died Upper Hutt 23 May 1984 aged 65 years. |
| GILLATT, Ian Desmond | 206165 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 10/06/2051 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day to train for service in Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Iwakuni on 4 Jun 1951 for RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1951 and arrived Wellington 11 Jun 1951 and reported to HQ Area 5. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Discharged 12 Jul 1951. Died Karori, Wellington 29 Jan 1968. |
| GILLEN, Arthur Ernest | 206224 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/09/2053 | Born Petone, Wellington, 9 May 1922. Woollen worker in Wellington Woollen Mills. Entered camp 22 Feb 1945. Embarked Wellington HMT 91 on 20 Apr 1945, NZ 15th Reinforcements with Service No 442232. Disembarked Egypt 12 May 1945. TSFD to Jayforce 18 Oct 1945 and posted to 27 (NZ) Bn 22 Oct 1945. Embarked Naples 19 Feb 1946 for Japan. In Japan and employed as a clerk 1 Jun 1946. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jun 1946. TSFD to Roll “Wanaka” and RTNZ 8 Sep 1946. Discharged then re-enlisted in Jayforce 24 Apr 1947. Embarked on SS Dunera 15 Jul 1947 in Jayforce 2nd Relief. Taken on Strength 19 (NZ) Tpt Coy, ASC 2 Aug 1947. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Apr 1948 while Ration NCO. RTNZ 11 Oct 1948. Discharged 27 Nov 1948. Labourer and Barman, Te Aro Hotel, Willis Street, Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru 12 Sep 1950. To be Driver, Temporary Lance Corporal while 2i/c R.D.I. 4 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Lance Corporal 20 Feb 1951. Was involved with transporting troops, equipment, ammunition and rations and other tasks as required. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Sergeant while appointed Troop Sergeant 8 Jun 1951. Retains tempo rank while appointment of R.D.I. Sergeant 14 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. To be Sergeant 4 Nov 1951. Attached FAP NZRTU 16 Feb–5 Mar 1952 when he returned to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and remains on X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Furlough taken in Petone. Re-emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney for Korea. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Re-entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and reposted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remains TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Aug 1953. Granted 14 days leave in Australia and deplaned Wellington 8 Sep 1953. Served overseas two years 211 days. Attached FAP Area 5, Wellington on disembarkation. Discharged 21 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GILLESPIE-NEEDHAM, Charles William (Bill) | 206074 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Wellington 15 Jul 1927. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. After training for Korea he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Clerk at Regimental Headquarters. Served at Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. One list had this man with this surname, another had NEEDHAM-GILLESPIE and yet a third list had him shown as NEEDHAM. All lists had the same service number. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Hastings in 2004. Died Hastings 16 Oct 2012 aged 85 years. |
| GILLESPIE, George Leonard | 206776 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Inglewood 16 Aug 1927. Fireman, NZ Railways Palmerston North. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. The aircraft broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1952. Had some difficulty adhering to military law and orders. During the cold weather of Christmas-New Year 1952–53 when the temperature was down to–5 degrees Fahrenheit (–21 Degrees C) George Gillespie wrote and told the compiler, “…his hand was stuck to the Gun's brake-lever and it tore all the skin off his hand. Gloves were absolutely necessary when handling metal parts in such cold weather. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Dec 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Dec 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 303 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1032 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to Gun Position Officer Nihoniho via Martiere near Taumarunui. This item was returned to Base Records where it remains Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GILLGREN, Clarence Edward | 206280 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Gisborne 11 Apr 1928. Ex Regular Force who had enlisted in the NZ Temporary Staff on 9 Sep 1948 and discharged at his own request 7 Feb 1949. Served in the RNZAC as a Trooper with the No.31087. Butcher employed by Collins Ltd, Gisborne. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. He was issued with a new number as shown here. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Sep 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier at Waiouru 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Reverted to Gunner at own request 12 Apr 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Oct and discharged direct to unit 13 Nov 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 3 Apr 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU and TSFD to X(iv) List 9 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey to deplane Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Sep 1952 and went back to Gisborne. Butcher employed by F. Collins Ltd, Gisborne. Attested 21 Aug 1953 in the TF with Service No 211311. Served in 5 Lieutenant Regt RNZA for two years 191 days and was discharged at own request 27 Feb 1956 as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Living at Katikati 1999. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Katikati 10 Apr 2012 aged 84 years. |
| GILLING, Noel Matthew | 328046 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born 28 Oct 1932. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on an eight-year engagement commencing 10 May 1951. Soon after changed to Stoker Petty Officer on 23 Jul 1951. Served in Bellona (advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 May 1952), Tamaki, Hawea and Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 31 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 8 Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 and was stationed in Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from NZ to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ and served inter alia in Black Prince Lachlan, Rotoiti, Kiama, Waikato and Endeavour. Discharged to RA 22 Jul 1971. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| GILLUM, Kevin Alfred George (Mick) | 206416 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Whanganui on 24 Mar 1929. Apprentice Moulder at Whanganui Engine Works Ltd Attested 14 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battery not known. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 251 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Waipukurau in 2001. Died Dannevirke? 28 Feb 2012 aged 83 years. |
| GILMORE, Hugh William | 13667 | Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hastings, 10 Apr 1936. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 24 May 1951. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Oct 1951. Drafted to Bellona 12 May 1952–11 Jan 1953 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed on 2 Mar 1953 from Devonport to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Oct 1953. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and later served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Nov 1954. Also served in HMAS Watson, Wakefield, Kaniere, Black Prince and Rotoiti. DEE 9 Apr 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| GILMORE, Mervyn Robert (Snow) | 208400 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Invercargill on 3 Aug 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements during Sep 1951. Posted to RNZA. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a front-line gun number. Later promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier to Bombardier and through Temporary Sergeant to Sergeant. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 20 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 on civil flight to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1954. Living at Renwick, near Blenheim, Marlborough. Died Renwick, near Blenheim 6 May 2009 aged 80 years. |
| GILMOUR, Anthony Edwin Frank | 12705 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, UK, 24 Apr 1924. Served in the Royal Navy from 17 Sep 1939 with Service No P/JX166802. Served in the shore stations, Ganges (Boy 1st Class), Impregnable, St George and Victory and was then drafted on 22 Mar 1941 to Nelson (battleship with 16-inch guns) as Signalman Boy and 10 days later TSFD on 1 Apr 1941 to King George V (battleship). Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 21 Apr 1942. Served in Duke of York for two months and returned to King George V on 25 Jul 1942 and advanced to Signalman on 21 Oct 1942. Drafted to Mercury (RN Signals school) then in Breda an armed yacht 6 Aug 1943–18 Feb 1944. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) 2 Sep 1943. Breda was sunk in a collision with a submarine in Campbeltown Loch, Scotland on 18 Feb 1944. He served ashore in Cyclops and was drafted to Milford (sloop) 7 Mar 1943. Advanced to Leading Signalman (Temporary) and on 14 May 1945 advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary). Drafted to HMS Cynthia 16 Jan 1946 and was involved with minesweeping operations in the English Channel, Orkney Islands and the Denmark Straits 16 Jan–13 May 1946 in HMS Stormcloud in the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Greece and the Red Sea 21 Feb 1947–14 Apr 1948. Awarded Naval GSM clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945-1951’. Discharged 12 May 1948. Entered RNZN at Cook in London 6 Mar 1949 and a day later advanced to Leading Signalman. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was TSFD to Rotoiti as a crewman on the delivery voyage of Rotoiti from the UK to NZ in 1949. Drafted to Taupo and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Promoted Chief Yeoman of Signals while in Taupo in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Pegasus, Philomel and was drafted on 30 Nov 1955 to Kaniere. She sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to join the British Far East Fleet in Korea monitoring the Armistice. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 13 Feb 1958. Discharged to RA 13 Mar 1962 as Chief Yeoman of Signals. Died Auckland 14 Mar 93. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GILMOUR, Frederick Henry | 14926 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born London, England 28 Sep 1936. Shop Assistant in Christchurch (NZ) before he entered the RNZN on 24 Sep 1953 as a Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 17 Feb 1954 and advanced to Stores Assistant on 28 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 26 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 18 Jul 1956. He then served in Philomel until granted a free discharge on 10 Mar 1957 to join the NZ Army. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| GILMOUR, John Russell | 12903 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Berrima, Mossvale, NSW, Australia 10 Jan 1930. Employed as a trucker before he entered the RNZN on 3 Feb 1947 as Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 20 Sep 1949–8 May 1950. Drafted to Tutira 9 May–1Jul 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 2 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Aug 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 and served in Philomel briefly until returning to Pukaki 18 Jan 1951–1 Feb 1952. Also served in Lachlan and Black Prince. DEE 2 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GILMOUR, Thomas (Terry) | 206314 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dannevirke 7 Apr 1929. Driver for F.G. Smith & Co, Napier also volunteer/lived in Port Ahuriri Fire Station. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21–24 Aug 1951 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Mar 1952 TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp (acne) and was discharged and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from R.M.A. Aranui ex Sydney. Under Out-patient treatment Wellington Hosp. Granted 28 days Furlough 21 Oct 1952. M/I ex Furlough and attached FAP C.D. Trg Depot Waiouru 18 Nov 1952. Re–emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 23 Feb 1953 and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU the same day. He attended a course at CATC Inchon and returned to 16 Fd Regt 31 May 1953. M/O to embarkation 31 Jul 1954 and embarked HMNZS Hawea at Kure 2 Aug 1953. Disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 351 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Belfast, Canterbury, 5 Nov 2002 in his 73rd year. |
| GILPIN, Edmund James (Ted) | 11535 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Waihi on 20 Jul 1928. Shop assistant before joining the RNZN on 10Jul 1947. Enlisted as Ordinary Seaman. Initial sea service in HMNZS Bellona in Pacific waters. Drafted to HMNZS Hawea 19 Mar–16 Sep 1949. Drafted to HMNZS Tutira 16 Mar 1950. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 and served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Served in HMNZS Bellona again before being DEE 9 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM Entitled to NZDSM. Later went to live in Queensland, Australia. Died Whangarei 11 Jan 2015 aged 86 years. |
| GINDERS, Peter Reefton | 208781 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 08/01/2053 | Born Wellington 13 Oct 1929. Seaman employed by N.P. Croft Co, Seaview, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. He was also part of Bty HQ staff. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jan 1953 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and travelled via Manila and Sydney. Deplaned from the aeroplane Ararangi (Teal flight) at Wellington ex Sydney. Served overseas 155 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Mar 1953. Living at Napier 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Napier 19 Aug 2012 aged 83 years. |
| GLAISTER, George | 208601 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 18/06/2054 | Born Manchester, UK, 30 Sep 1917. Farmer from Roslyn Bush, Invercargill. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached to CATC, Inchon for course of instruction 25 Jan–15 Feb 1953. Received “Above Average” grade on this artillery course. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jul 1953 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 10 Oct 1953 and was appointed Section Bombardier. Attached to Royal Warwickshire Regt 4–22 Oct 1953 for Junior NCO course and was rated as a good steady NCO who worked very well. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 15 Dec 1953 and appointed Gun No.1 and was then promoted Sergeant 19 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Wellington 18 Jun 1954 after Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Aug 1954. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GLASCOCK, Kenneth Edmund | 208914 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/07/2053 | 08/05/2055 | Born Sydney, Australia on 15 Jan 1926. Previous service 2/48 Bn (Service No 2/400403) and 3 Bn RAR (Service No NX179807) Australian Army and had come to NZ to complete further service in Korea but within a different unit. Had served eight years in Australian Infantry including 12 months in 3 RAR in Korea. Awarded 1949–45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939–45 Star, Australian Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and a Presidential Citation (while with 3 RAR). Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 14 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney for final leave, then emplaned Sydney on Flight No.25 for travel to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Attached to Main Division 25–27 Oct 1953 for Physical Training Course. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight for return to Sydney and discharge in that country. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce in Australia on 3 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were cancelled as he had received these awards while in the Australian Army. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GLASGOW, Bruce Allan | 13474 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Whanganui 28 Feb 1933. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Dec 1951. Attended 10-week Radar Plotters course at HMAS Watson commencing 29 Sep 1952 and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class at the end of the course. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from NZ 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Also served in ML P3351, Lachlan, Takapu and Lachlan again Attended and passed a Sail-makers Mates Course in Philomel Mar–Jun 1955. Later served in Lachlan, in Philomel and in COMAUCK where he became Chief Sailmaker on 1 Feb 1967. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal. Also awarded NZOSM and NGSM (M). Promoted Chief Petty Officer Sail maker. Discharged to RA 27 Sep 1970. Died 29 Oct 2021 aged 88 years. Possibly related to Douglas Vivian Glasgow q.v. |
| GLASGOW, Douglas Vivian (Doug) | 11425 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Whanganui 8 Aug 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Mar 1947. Was in the 11th Class of Seaman Boys. His Training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he probably has his first sea service in Bellona. Drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on escort and patrol duties. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Advanced to Leading Seaman on RTNZ. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 2006. Died 20 Oct 2010 North Shore City aged 80 years. |
| GLASGOW, Thomas | 206166 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Blackridge, Scotland 21 Jan 1924. Previous service in 2 NZEF in 15 Reinforcements and Jayforce. Entered Camp 13 Feb 1945, Embarked 20 Apr 1945 and disembarked Egypt 2 May 1945. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15, p.53 as a Sapper, NZE, with Service No 622186. He enlisted at Christchurch and was a NZ Railways cleaner at Greymouth. He was a late entry for the Middle East and Italy and also served in B.C.O.F. (Jayforce) in Japan when the war in Europe ended. Attached FAP to Jayforce at Bari Camp 13 Jan 1946. Embarked Naples 19 Feb 1946 for travel to Japan. Admitted Hosp Japan 10–13 May 1946. TSFD to NZ Roll “Wanaka” and disembarked Wellington 8 Sep 1946 from HMT Chitral. Storeman at Rowe & Co, Flour millers, Wellington. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 21 May 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 May–3 Jun 1952. Breaches of military discipline resulted in 21 days-detention. Released from NZ Base HQ Guard House 25 Jun 1952 but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Sep 1952. Employed as a P&T Linesman at New Plymouth. Re-enlisted 22 Apr 1953 but was discharged again on 7 Aug 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 20 Jun 1980 aged 56 years. |
| GLASS, Lewis Henry | 13531 | Mechanician (Engineering) 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 23 Dec 1932. Employed as a farmer before entering the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Stoker. Sent on Leave Without Pay and was to report back to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951. Served in Philomel 14 Aug 1951–13 Jan 1952. Drafted to Bellona 14 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 18 Jan 1952. Also served in Kiwi and Tamaki again. Drafted to Pukaki 20 Feb 1955 and sailed from NZ 19 Jul 1955 for service in Korean waters. Pukaki was attached to the 4th Frigate Squadron, Royal Navy based at Hong Kong. Served in the engine room crew. Served in Japanese waters, Korea mainly on the west coast and in Malayan waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class then to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 May 1956. Played Rugby in Japan. RTNZ 28 Jul 1956. Later served in Lachlan and then Black Prince. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). DEE 30 Dec 1958. |
| GLASSE, Robin Stacey | 203530 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 09/07/2053 | Born Auckland 30 Aug 1927. Electric Fitter apprentice, State Hydro Electric Dept. Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. In Trentham School of Sigs 8 Sep–13 Nov 1950 for sigs training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ Sigs Troop. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 27 Bde Sigs Tp 14 Apr 1951. CTBA 28 [sic] de Sigs Tp and attached FAP to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn and attached FAP 16 (NZ) Fd Regt 3 Oct 1951. To be Temporary Corporal while appointed Cypher Mechanic 3rd Class Jan 1952 Brit Com Base Sigs Regt. Promoted Corporal 4 Feb 1953. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA Brit Com Base Sigs Regt 23 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 213 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Oct 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Howick, Auckland, 25 Jun 2010 aged 83 years. |
| GLASSEY, Lindsay David | 11089 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Ashburton 23 Feb 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN on 15 Nov 1945. Loaned to the Royal Navy 1946–47 and served in HMS Belfast during the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. On RTNZ served in a number of appointments. Drafted to Taupo for service in Korean waters and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Travelled to Korea via Darwin and Hong Kong. Signalman on a forward observation post on the Han River. Described shelling of trains in tunnels from his ship in an attempt to stop munitions, equipment and troops travelling to join the Communist forces. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Cairns and arrived in Devonport 21 Oct 1952. Also served in Royalist as Yeoman of Signals during the second commission leaving NZ on 20 May and returning 4 Jul 1958. Served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters during this period. Awarded British Empire Medal (Military) 1967, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) RN LS&GC Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Later Chief Visual Instructor RNZN. Later Warrant Officer at HMNZS Philomel. Discharged to RA 12 Feb 1972. Died Taradale, Napier 4 Sep 2016 aged 86 years. |
| GLASSON, John Barrie | 30419 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Japan | RNZAOC | 20/04/2054 | 03/09/2056 | Born Christchurch 12 Apr 1931. Enlisted 16 Dec 1948. Attended RMC Duntroon from 4 Feb 1949. Graduated as a Lieutenant 4 Dec 1952. Regular Force Officer appointed to Kayforce 13 Apr 1954. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Employed at NZ Base HQ, Kure, Japan. Later attached to Comwel Base Ordnance Depot at Kure until returning to NZ. Also NZ Disposals representative at Brit Com HQ at Kure. SOS Emergency Force 13 Nov 1956 and reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Lieutenant. Posted to Main Ordnance Depot Trentham Camp. Qualified Technical Ammunition Officer. Later Lieutenant Colonel at NZ Embassy, Washington DC, 1972–76. Retired 13 Apr 1983. Living at Upper Hutt 2007. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Armed Forces Award with clasp. Died Lower Hutt 28 Dec 2008 aged 77 years. |
| GLASSON, Noel Lancelot Rawei | 14538 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Invercargill 9 Dec 1933. Employed as a cleaner before he entered the RNZN on 10 Sep 1952 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Served in Bellona 3 Mar–18 Aug 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 10 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and served in Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Kiwi, Tamaki, Pukaki and Philomel once more. DEE 9 Sep 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| GLAZE, Norman | 13753 | Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Brighton, Sussex, UK, 28 Jun 1919. Employed as a milk roundsman before he entered the RN on 19 Apr 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Service No C/KX 96705. After completing his initial training in HMS Pembroke, he was drafted to Arethusa (light cruiser) on 28 Sep 1939 Norman Glaze joined her in the Mediterranean, based at Alexandria but came back to Britain in Jan 1940 to join the Home Fleet. In Feb and Mar 1940 Arethusa was involved in searches for the Altmark (which was carrying British POWs) and to carry out offensive sweeps to intercept blockade runners or enemy vessels trying to reach home ports. She was involved in the Norwegian campaign in Bergen and Trondheim areas as well as in Namsos and Andalsnes. Was under air attack by German forces. Arethusa bombarded the German shore batteries near Calais and was involved in evacuation of allied personnel from Le Verdun, France in Jun 1940. Arethusa then became part of Force H in the Mediterranean. In 1941 she was involved minelaying protection in the northern barrage, but this was cancelled due to weather. She then went back to Gibraltar and was involved with the search for the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau sighted by HM Battleship Malaya near Cape Verde Islands. Arethusa was then involved in convoy protection to replenish Malta. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 11 Nov 1941. Norman Glaze returned to Britain 2 Feb 1942 and was in Pembroke 6 Feb–1 Jun 1942 and was then drafted to Suffolk (heavy cruiser) 2 Jun 1942–1 Jan 1943. This ship was based in Iceland and provided cover for Russian bound convoys. Back Britain he served in HMS Drake (shore station) and HMS Pembroke. He advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer 4 Jan 1945. Drafted to Anson (battleship) 7 Mar 1945–10 Apr 1946. From 11 Apr 1946 to 25 Jan 1952 he served in several ships and stations including Swiftsure, Superb, Mars and Minerva where he advanced to Mechanician 1st Class on 5 Jun 1951. Granted a free discharge on 25 Jan 1952 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 26 Jan 1952 and advanced on the following two-days to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki until he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. She served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Back he served in Philomel, ML P3552, Lachlan and returned to Philomel 29 Apr 1957. Advanced to Acting Chief Mechanician on 1 Jul 1957. Drafted to Pukaki 15 Jun 1958 and was in the area for the nuclear tests. Advanced to Chief Mechanician on 1 Jul 1958. He served again in Tamaki and Philomel and was Discharged to RA on 25 Jan 1962. His WWII awards are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal (15 Oct 1958). Entitled to the NZOSM, NZSSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GLEESON, John Frederick | 206316 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/02/2053 | Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attested 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. He appears to have been granted a 12-month extension to his service in Kore. Emplaned 2 Feb 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ and discharge arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Served overseas two years 57 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Apr 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GLEESON, Owen William | 206880 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Palmerston North 4 Oct 1930. Employed as a clerk for NZ Loan and Mercantile Business Palmerston North. Attested 7 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned as a Gunner Wellington 6 Sep 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ (rugby trials) 25 Feb 1953 and then Japan tour by Kayforce Rugby Team. CTBA NZ Base HQ and returned to 16 Fd Regt 23 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 18 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 30 Sep 1953 while performing duties of Ledger Clerk. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 28 Oct 1952 (Ledger clerk) and to Temporary Sergeant as Movements Sergeant 10 Dec 1953. M/O Base HQ on Japan Tour by Brit Com Forces Rugby Touring Team 20 Mar and M/I to NZ Base HQ 30 Mar 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1954 and promoted sub-Sergeant. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ deplaning Wellington 18 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 255 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 18 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. NZKVA Area Representative for Palmerston North. Owen’s father served in the Great War. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM in May and Jun 2001. Owen was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Died at Metlifecare, Palmerston North 28 Dec 2019 aged 89 years. Interred in Fielding Lawn Cemetery. |
| GLEN, Peter McNair | 208207 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZDC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 24 Dec 1924. Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1952. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Lance Corporal promoted Temporary Corporal and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt 21 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 NZ Tpt Coy and CTBA 24 Nov 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953 and joined Regular Force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later became Major QM. Posted to ACDS (Personnel) Branch 1 Jun 1970. Still at unit in Nov 1975. Living in Christchurch 2004. |
| GLEW, Rex Ebor | 13508 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Hastings, NZ, 9 Jun 1933. Employed as a typewriter mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and in Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti 11 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 2 Mar 1953 and he then served in Irirangi and Wakefield and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 25 Feb–7 Jun 1954. He came back to NZ and served in Kiwi and Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 15 Jul 1954. Also served in Lachlan and Irirangi and was then drafted to Bellona. He was a crewmember who sailed the ship to Britain to return her to the RN. While in Britain he served in HMS Mercury, the RN Signals School, for nearly six months before re-joining his compatriots in Royalist on 29 Jun 1956. Royalist started out for NZ via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal but the incident in Egypt meant she had to come to NZ via South Africa. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 1 Jan 1957. He later served in Irirangi, advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 1 Jan 1958 and ended his service in Philomel. DEE 8 Jun 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GLOAG, James William | 208136 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Queensland Australia 28 Sep 1928. Came from Millers Flat, Central Otago. Rabbiter for Benmore Rabbit Board, Omarama. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Emplaned Darwin 18 Aug 1951 and flew by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for two-day sea trip to Korea. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 28 Aug 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 16 Dec 1954 then TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station later the same day. Suffered from Malaria. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 3 Oct 2013 aged 85 years |
| GLOGOSKI, William Henry (Bill) | 332031 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Coromandel on 3 Feb 1931. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. This flight was ready to depart for Korea when the Armistice was signed. Travelled to Korea by civil air to Sydney, Australia where they spent two-days in Marrickville Barracks before continuing on via, Port Moresby and Guam. Flew into Iwakuni, Japan and was held at the NZ Base Camp, Hiro just outside Kure for a week. Served near the 38th Parallel alongside the Imjin River. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia. Discharged 9 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Re-enlisted in Served 4 Nov 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955 and served as a Driver in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC until the company was disbanded. RTNZ 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jul 1956 and again posted to a Territorial Force Unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Worked as a Railways engine driver for 38.5 years. Living in Coromandel in 2004. Died Manaia 10 Mar 2012 aged 81 years. |
| GLOVER, Albert Ernest (Ernie) | 207903 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Dunedin 27 Mar 1926. Fireman and driver, Invercargill Fire Board. Claimed 8 months previous service in Jayforce but that is probably RNZN or RNZAF. His name does not appear in any 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in E Troop, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Found beyond the limits fixed by Regimental Orders 15 Oct 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Feb, TSFD to CDS Tokyo and discharged direct to unit 2 Mar 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 25 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER68) for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1045 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 17 Jan 2001 age 72 years. |
| GLYNAN, Barry Peter | 208556 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 18/12/2052 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 15 Feb 1928. Shop Assistant at Motueka. Attested 14 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on RMA Awatere (Teal flight) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 26 ADS 8 Jul 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 19 Jul and remains on X(ii) List. Re Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8 Aug 1952 a remained there until discharged 3 Oct 1952. Remains on X(ii) List. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 28 Nov 1952. Claimed to have been in action at Sun Sei Valley about two miles from the Imjin River. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and medical discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 216 days. Remained on pay while undergoing further medical treatment. Discharged 18 Jul 1953. Returned to Sandy Bay, Motueka. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOALEY, Patrick Thomas | 206777 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Came from Feilding. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Steady reliable Gunner. Gunner Crysell (Stokes Valley) photographed with Bombardier C.J Nevill (Palmerston North) and Gunner P.T. Goaley (Feilding). M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 276 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1954. Posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North, 7 Oct 1997 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GODDARD, Berkeley Francis | 11816 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2053 | Born New Plymouth on 20 Aug 1926. Joined the RNZN on 22 Nov 1944 and was sent to the UK for training as an Officer Cadet 2 Nov 1944. Qualified as Midshipman 1 Sep 1945. Promoted Lieutenant from 1 Nov 1949. Appointed to Tutira on 25 Nov 1949 and remained in her sailing from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951. It was not long before he was on the move again. Appointed to Rotoiti on 26 Nov 1951 to May 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea during that time. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Appointed 1st Lieutenant at Irirangi (Waiouru) on his RTNZ. From 1954 to 1957 was in UK for Navigating course and on exchange with the RN. Promoted Lieutenant Commander Nov 1957. Deputy Director of Plans Wellington, Oct 1957–Aug 1960. Appointed Navigating officer in Royalist until Apr 1962. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later Resident Naval Officer at Dunedin. |
| GODDARD, George Charles | 594250 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Waitara 11 Feb 1930. Driver and chainman at Borthwick’s Freezing Works, Waitara. Emplaned Auckland on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan and M/I to unit in Korea 9 Jan 1955. Granted 11 days R&R Leave 23 Sep–3 Oct 1955. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South 25–27 Oct 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Jan 1956 then to Temporary Corporal 12 Mar 1956 while i/c section. Promoted Corporal 30 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 1 Aug 1956. Enlisted in NZ Regt for service in Malaya 31 May 1961 but was did not go because of a housing shortage in Malaya. TSFD to RNZASC but was discharged at his own request 14 Nov 1961. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Taradale 7 Jun 2012 aged 82. |
| GODDARD, Thomas Brian | 12749 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Southampton, Hampshire, UK, 19 Dec 1928. Employed as a porter before he entered the RN on 20 Jan 1947 as an Assistant Cook. His initial naval training was conducted in HMS Royal Arthur. He then served in HMS Gosling, HMS Victory and HMS Dryad where he advanced to Cook (Seamen). He was released from the RN 21 Apr 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 1 May 1949 as a Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was one of the crew members who sailed the ship to NZ. He remained in her and when the Korean War broke out Tutira sailed together with Pukaki from Devonport on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. RTNZ on 31 May 1951 but he remained in her until Aug 1951. Drafted to Tamaki 14 Aug 1951 and became a Cook (Officers) 3 Dec 1951. He served in Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–27 Aug 1954. Served again in Tamaki and was DEE 30 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GODFREY, James Eric | 204032 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 28 Oct 1929. Confectionary worker for McClymont’s Confectionery, Ponsonby, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15–17 Oct 1951. TSFD to X(ii) List and on Discharge for Hosp was TSFD to X(iv) List Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 27 Oct 1951. Served in C Troop. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Went AWOL twice in 1952 and that cost him nine days pay. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. Discharged 13 May 1953. His Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were unclaimed and returned to Base Records in 1954. He lived at Howick, Auckland, then moved to Ruakaka near Whangarei. Another set was sent to him in 2001 but he was told he would have to wait 10–12 weeks because of the workload of naming East Timor Medals. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Whangarei 28 Jun 2012 aged 82. |
| GODFREY, Joseph Race | 11493 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Rawene, Hokianga 30 Jul 1924. Enlisted in RNZN 15 May 1947 as Stoker 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki, in Philomel. Served several times in Bellona and Philomel between 1947 and 1951 before being drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951 as a Leading Stoker Mechanic. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean west coast waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 11 Oct 1951. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane disembarking Devonport 8 Mar 1952. On RTNZ he again served in both Philomel and Bellona. DEE 14 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died before 14 Sep 2001. |
| GODFREY, Peter Leonard | 204245 | Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Whangarei 1 Jul 1925. Came from Panmure, Auckland. Previous service in RNZAF (Service No 4310797) as a pilot in 26 Fighter Squadron and 25 Fighter Squadron and served in the Pacific Theatre. Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952 and travelled from Kure to Pusan by ship. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Variously employed as Gunnery Instructor, Regimental Survey Officer, Brigade G3, in Charlie Troop, E Troop and Troop Commander, Dog Troop 162 Bty. Rugby coach for Dog Troop Team which was unbeaten during his time. D Troop was special. It received all the poor record troops. The gunners reacted exceptionally and the Technical Assistants were always ahead, resulting in a pride which kept them always reporting “READY” first. SOS Kayforce 28 Aug 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, US Bronze Star and KWSM. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. |
| GODSALL, Robert Barrymore (Barry) | 914578 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 04/07/2055 | Born Oamaru 24 Jun 1934. Employed as a butcher at Star Stores Oamaru. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham 30 Aug 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Eventually deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to this unit 13 Nov 1954. Served in ‘A’ Pl. M/O to NZ Base HQ 28 Jun 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ. ETD Tokyo by Qantas 1 Jul 1955. Movements at Sydney were requested to arrange reception, accommodation and priority onward move to Christchurch. Deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood 4 Jul 1955 ex Sydney. Served overseas Discharged 31 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Joined the RF on 1 Mar 1960 and was posted to Queen Alexandra’s Sqn RNZAC. Served in National Service Training Unit, Waiouru where he was regarded as a trustworthy, reliable and hardworking Soldier–an asset to his unit. Discharged as a Corporal 17 Feb 1965. Died Oamaru 9 May 2007 age 73 years. |
| GODSIFF, Spencer Hamilton (Pen) | 208723 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 24/06/2054 | Born Blenheim, 11 Jan 1930. Farm labourer for Mr G.H. Harris. Havelock. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while under training in Burnham. Emplaned 14 Aug 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Darwin and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. Remained in NZRTU. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 Dec 1952. Discharged from Hosp 6 Jan 1953 and remained on X(ii) List. Remained in NZRTU until posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 11 Mar 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Served in 162 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954 and M/I to NX Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 26 May 1954 on SS Changte for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 28 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Christchurch in 2004.Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 12 Dec 2021 aged 91 years. |
| GODWIN, Christopher John | 204406 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 17 May 1930. Herd Testing Officer, Auckland, Herd Improvement Assn, Hamilton. Came from Longbeach, Russell. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA at Papakura 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Feb 1954, to Temporary Bombardier 15 Mar 1954 and to Bombardier 10 May 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Mar 1954. Embarked SS Changte 26 May 1954 at Kobe, Japan and sailed for Sydney. Continued his RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 24 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 304 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZSOM (2002), NZDSM (2011) and KWSM (2002). Died 9 Dec 2015 aged 87 years. His funeral was in Warkworth. |
| GOLDING, Ivan Barry | 206674 | Gunner | Brit Com Base Provost Coy | RNZ Provost Corps | 29/05/2052 | 21/07/2054 | Born New Plymouth 23 Feb 1928. Student in Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continues by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Aug 1952 and to Lance Bombardier 1 Dec 1952. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Provost Corps 11 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 23 Jun 1953. Posted to Brit Com Base Provost Coy 18 Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 Aug 1953. Discharged from Hosp, posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Base Prov Coy 5 Sep 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo and CTBA attached FAP to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 12 Sep 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo 16 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Mar 1954. Posted to NZRTU 1 Mar 1954. Promoted Sergeant 29 May 1954. Posted back to NZ Base HQ 1 Jun 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey to NZ deplaning Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 54 days. Discharged 7 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOLDING, William Raymond Cornelius (Ray) | 11403 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Hastings on 8 Apr 1928. Tram conductor before joining the RNZN on 6 Feb 1947 aged 18 years 10 months. First seagoing service in Bellona. Ray’s service in Korea is hard to describe accurately. Ray was drafted to Tutira on 6 Oct 1950 but that ship was already in Korea. His Posting card shows Ray was drafted to Rotoiti on 6 Nov 1950. Rotoiti sailed from New Zealand on 7 Oct 1950 for Korean waters. The drafting to Tutira appears to be a clerical error as he remained in Rotoiti and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Served mainly on west coast waters. Later served in Irirangi near Waiouru. DEE 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Shipmate of Trevor Bak q.v. Later living in Wellington. Died circa Jun 2008. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| GOLDS, Arthur Terrence | 15023 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington,19 Mar 1938. Enlisted in RNZN 4 Feb 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 23 Jul 1954. First sea service was in Hawea 17 Jan 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 Sep 1955 while serving in Kaniere. Able Seaman Golds served in Royalist from 9 Apr 1957 to 12 Nov 1958. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japan and Korea. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 15 Jul 1959 and to Acting Petty Officer 8 Oct 1961. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 5 Mar 1970. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal while serving in Otago in Aug 1972. Promoted from Chief Petty Officer to Lieutenant (Specialist) 27 Feb 1976 and appointed Management Services Officer. Discharged from RNZN 1 Oct 1977 and re-enlisted 24 Apr 1978 as Lieutenant (Specialist) and again took up the role of MSO. Discharged as Lieutenant Commander at own request having completed 30 years’ service. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. |
| GOLDSBURY, Reginald Martin | 203602 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Matamata 24 Jul 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Driver Field Regiment and Number 4 on gun crew. Won 16 Fd Regt Mile race. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ in the rank of Sergeant. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal. UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Initially returned to Morrinsville. Living in Hamilton in 2004. Died Hamilton 28 Jan 2013 aged 82 years. |
| GOLDSMITH, Hare Parata | 206998 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Gisborne 11 Dec 1927. Farm hand for S. Goldsmith (his father), Te Puia Springs, East Coast. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 1–20 Feb 1953 (sick) but remained on X(ii) List. Returned to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953, entered Korea the next day and M/I to his unit 5 Mar 1953. Served as a Driver in ‘B’ Pl. Applied for assistance to complete study for School Certificate while in Korea. The complete Course for School Certificate was sent to the Education Officer NZ Kayforce. The Kayforce Education Officer was responsible for marking and setting assignment for Hare. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged 14 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 18 Jul 1960 promoted Lance Corporal and then to Corporal. Attended 3-inch mortar courses at Army Schools Waiouru. Posted to 7 RNZIR 9 Mar 1964. Discharged 30 Mar 1964 at end of engagement. Died Te Puia, East Coast, 12 Oct 1986 in his 59th year. |
| GOLDSMITH, James Edwin | 13412 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born South Riverton, Southland, on 17 Feb 1934. He was employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Mar 1951. Served in Bellona 13 Jun–17 Aug 1951 for his first sea service. Also served in Kaniere and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 27 Aug 1951. Returned to Bellona and served in Philomel and Tui. Advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Mar 1953. Also served in Hawea and Bellona again before he was drafted to Kaniere 22 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malayan and Korean waters but was in the latter mainly from Nov 1954–Mar 1955. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Later served in Philomel, Kiwi, Rotoiti, Tamaki and Stawell. DEE from Philomel 22 Jun 1960. Later entitled to or awarded to NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZDSM (R) and PJM. Understood he later became a panel beater. |
| GOLDSMITH, John | 16090 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hertfordshire, UK, on 19 Mar 1924. RN Officer on loan to RNZN and appointed to Royalist 10 Apr 1957–10 Jul 1958 as Coms Officer. His name is listed in the HMNZS Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Handbook. Reverted to the RN on 10 Jul 1958 and was appointed to HMS Victory on 11 Jan 1958. |
| GOLDSMITH, Panapa Te Kairoa | 211046 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Te Araroa, East Cape, North Island 8 Sep 1928. Attended Te Aute College. Self-employed farmer at Te Araroa, East Coast. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 16 May 1953 and served in B Tpt Platoon. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 9–12 Aug 1953 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 1 Feb 1954. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy to attend Driving & Maintenance Course 30 May–4 Jun 1954 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jun 1954 and to Temporary Bombardier 28 Jun 1954 but reverted to Lance Bombardier 31 Aug 1954. M/O 18 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal 5 Mar 1956. Panapa also applied for assistance to complete study for School Cert while in Korea. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 8 Dec 1982 aged 54–possibly at Te Araroa. |
| GOLDSMITH, Walter William | 206167 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Ruatoria 15 May 1928. Driver for Todd Motors Ltd, Petone. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 14 May 1951. Had some difficulty adhering to Routine and other orders. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZ Tpt Platoon, 29 Jul 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 2 Jan 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 16 Jan 1952. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Jan–16 Feb 1952. Re-admitted B.C.G.H.18 Mar 1952 and discharged 30 Apr 1952 (Skin problem). TSFD to NZ Roll 7 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll No.67) and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. These medals were offered in Dixon's Gazette (UK) during Aug 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOLDSTONE, Alfred Albert George (Tiger) | 13102 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK, 13 Jun 1915. Employed as an upholsterer before he entered the RN on 4 Aug 1936 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No K/X 89338. Underwent training in HMS Pembroke and advanced to Stoker 2nd Class. Drafted to York (heavy cruiser) 13 Jul 1939 and served on convoy protection across the Atlantic and in the Norwegian Campaign in 1940. Under heavy air attack in Norway. She was TSFD to the Mediterranean in later 1940 where she escorted convoys and the larger ships of the fleet. Under air attack near Malta. On 26 Mar 1941 damaged by an explosive motorboat launched from an Italian destroyer and was beached to prevent sinking. She was further damaged by bombing and became a total loss. Drafted to Warspite (battleship) 23 May 1941 and was involved in convoy escorts to Malta and was off Crete where she was damaged by German bombing 38 KIA and 31 WIA. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 1 Jun 1941. Ships all short of ammunition particularly anti-aircraft ammunition. On arrival back in Alexandria was berthed near Orion (light cruiser) which had been hit by bombs and over 400 KIA or WIA. Drafted 8 Jan–28 Mar 1942 to Orion and RTUK in her. Also served in Dinosaur (stone frigate) advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) (13 Dec 1943) HMS COPRA, HMS Mayina and HMS Lanka (Ceylon) and HMS Sultan (RNO Saigon) 26 Dec 1945–21 Oct 1946. Applied for Naval GSM in respect of his service on the staff of the British Naval Liaison Officer in Naval Party 2479 in Saigon during 1946–47. Later served in Resource and Achilles. Released from the RN 23 Oct 1948. His WWII awards are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Awarded the Naval GSM with ‘S.E. Asia’ clasp (2 Sep 1954). Entered RNZN 31 Mar 1950 in Philomel as Stoker Mechanic and advanced over the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Served in Tamaki until drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and was drafted to Philomel 11 Mar 1952. Later served in Lachlan and Black Prince. DEE 30 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GOLDSTONE, William Francis | 206102 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 21 Jun 1918. Served in WWII with Service No 49133. Embarked 2 Jan 1942, Served in Fiji near Namaka and Tamavua with 38 HAA Bty. RTNZ Also served in RTNZ 26 Apr 1943. Returned to Fili 3 Jun 1944 to 23 Jan 1944 when he again came back to NZ. Embarked 31 Mar 1944 and sailed for ME. Entered Egypt 3 May 1945 ex HMT 83. M/I 32 NZ Bn. Attended Mines course at NZ Engr Trg Depot, Result A. Embarked 26 Jul 1944 Port Said for Italy. M/I as Reinf for 25 (NZ) Bn. Battle Casualty simple injuries 19 Oct 1944. GSW from German troops in left forearm Italy 15 Apr 1945. Embarked on Hospital Ship ‘Oranje” Disembarked NZ 10 Aug 1945. Had further medical treatment in Wellington. Discharged Wellington 19 Jan 1946 and returned to Levin. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Post & Telegraph Linesman at Palmerston North. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Sigs Troop and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 8–13 Jul 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 11 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed 2i/c Line Det 1 Nov 1951. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 28 Jan 1952 while appointed Line NCO. Promoted Corporal 29 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1055 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Levin. Died Levin 19 Jun 1987 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOLDSWORTHY, Fredrick William | 203708 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt (RNZA) Pool. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 as a Lance Bombardier on Qantas or BCPA flight for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll No.67) and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Jul 1952. His discharge address was given as C/–C. Cross of Papatoetoe. His mother was living at Hikurangi at the time. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOOCH, Douglas George | 592431 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Stratford 21 Aug 1932. Was CMT soldier and completed three years TF service before joining Kayforce on 3 Feb 1954. Labourer for Williamson Construction, Christchurch. Enlisted at New Plymouth. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington on 2 Jun 1954 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Initially posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gunner 16 Jun 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Oct 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died New Plymouth 19 Jan 1999 aged 67years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM. |
| GOODFELLOW, Andrew Culrose | 15096 | Probationary Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Manchester, UK, on 15 Mar 1933. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 20 Apr 1954 as a probationary sub-Lieutenant. Appointed to Black Prince (additional) for training. Appointed to Kaniere on 12 Jul 1954 (additional for training) and sailed for Korea that day. He was not long in Kaniere as he was sent additional for passage to Maori (from Japan or Hong Kong) on 7 Dec 1954 to attend several courses with the Royal Navy. He completed inter alia Gunnery 2nd Class Cert., 2nd Class Cert in Amphibious Warfare, Officers Divisional Course and Junior Officers Air Course. He RTNZ and served in Philomel. Appointed to Stawell 6 Sep 1956 and was promoted Acting Lieutenant on 6 Mar 1957. Released at his own request 12 Dec 1957 and was placed on the Retired List 13 Dec 1957. It is not known what awards he received for his service in the RNZN but may include NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GOODFELLOW, Arthur Hardie | 13575 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 5 Jan 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Jan 1951 as Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952. Radar operator. Sailed from Auckland for Korea 4 Aug 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 26 Feb 1955–26 Sep 1956 and returned to Korean waters for a second tour. Also served in Black Prince, Kaniere and in Endeavour. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and KWSM. DEE 4 Jan 1961. The NZGSM (K) disk fell off when marching on ANZAC Day parade in 1999, it was replaced at the cost of $45. This medal suffered from this problem several occasions. Did not qualify for PJM. Living Auckland 2006. Shipmate of Kelvin Mason. |
| GOODFELLOW, Thomas James | 206276 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Gisborne 28 Aug 1920. Previous service in NZ Military Forces during WWII (2 NZEF Service No 71928). Served in 10 Heavy Regt NZA Embarked for service in Tonga Defence Force 15 Dec 1941–25 Nov 1942, Embarked Auckland 4 Mar 1943 and disembarked Necal 10 Mar 1943. RTNZ 17 Jul 1944 and embarked third time at Wellington on HMT 91 with 15th Reinforcements 20 Apr 1945 and disembarked Egypt 15 May 1945. Embarked Egypt 9 Sep 1945 for RTNZ and disembarked NZ on 30 Sep 1945. Discharged 22 May 1946. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. To be Temporary Bombardier 2 Nov 1950, to be Temporary Sergeant (Gun No.1) 17 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde as Sergeant and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Sergeant No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Served during the most demanding time the Regiment was in Korea. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 20 Apr 1952 Troop Sergeant Major, then promoted Battery Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 2nd Class) 1 Jul 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea two years 10 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Mar 1953. Living in Gisborne 2004. Later awarded NZOSM (2004) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Gisborne, 17 Aug 2006, 11 days before his 86th birthday. |
| GOODHEW, Ernest Sydney Fenton | 203670 | Lance Bombardier | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born 29 Jan 1927. Served in the Interim Army attested 16 Aug 1946–48 with Service No 813657 then in the Regular Force 1948–49 with Service No 31344. Telephone exchange clerk at Tirau. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier at Waiouru 1 Nov 1950. Also completed a projectionist course at Fort Dorset. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Reverted to Gunner 20 Jan 1951 on ceasing to be clerk. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1951. AWOL for seven days 10 hours 15 Mar 1951. Had other misdemeanours which resulted in loss of pay. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952. Re-emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Jun 1952. Discharged BCGH 8 Jul and remained on NZ Roll. Re-entered Korea 14 Sep 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 161 Bty in 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 Dec 1952 and reverted to Gunner 14 Apr 1953. Further failures to adhere to military law and orders. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 12 Jul 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 209 days. Discharged 31 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hamilton 29 Dec 1992 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOODHUE, Brian Frank | 337596 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born 27 Nov 1934. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last) on 17 Oct 1955. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Sydney, Australia then by civil air to Japan via Darwin and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Brian was a foundation Member of the K force Association, Auckland, which later became the Auckland KVA and held the position of Secretary / Treasurer of the Auckland KVA. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 21 Jun 2001 aged 65 years. |
| GOODIN, Maurice Melvyn | 12986 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Masterton 13 Dec 1929. Employed as a junior machinist for the NZ Railways before he entered the RNZN 9 Jun 1949. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jan–28 Sep 1950 for his first sea service. Sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 21 Oct 1950–9 Feb 1951 followed by another course at HMAS Watson 10 Feb–19 Sep 1950 and to another course or was it for an exam at HMAS Watson 20 Sep–12 Oct 1951. RTNZ 13 Oct 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 1 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman and graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class apparently backdated to 9 Dec 1950. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953, but he stayed in his ship until 14 Aug 1953. The remainder of his service was spent between Irirangi and Philomel. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and entitled to KWSM. Later went to live in Australia. |
| GOODIN, Norman James | 15832 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 19 Sep 1939. Entered RNZN as a Junior Mechanical Engineer 13 Mar 1956. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1957. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 15 Mar 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1948. Served Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in Philomel 28 Oct 1958, then in Tamaki 18 Nov 1958–11 Jul 1960. Drafted back to Royalist 12 Jul 1960 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 28 Jun 1962. Served in Philomel 9 Jan–30 Apr 1962. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 28 Jun 1962, Then to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1963 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1964. Later served in Philomel and Pukaki for about three months. DEE 18 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Went to live in Hamilton. |
| GOODING, Kenneth Ernest | 208208 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 03/05/2053 | Born London, UK, 18 Apr 1919. Served in the Royal Australian Air Force for nine years. Discharged in the rank of Corporal. Timber worker, NZ State Forestry, Eyrewell, Waimakariri District, Canterbury. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan and disembarked Korea on 4 Sep 1951. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Granted 14 days leave in Australia on the way home and duly arrived and deplaned Wellington 3 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 275 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. A Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1060 sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Christchurch to a K.E. Golding but no Kayforce man with the name K.E. Golding has been found. Was this Certificate meant for Kenneth Ernest Gooding? |
| GOODMAN, David Bartlet | 14781 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru 18 May 1936. Left school and entered the RNZN on 7 May 1953 as Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class. Almost all his training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Junior Stores Assistant 1st Class on 30 Oct 1953 and on 18 Nov 1953 he advanced to Probationary Stores Assistant. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Feb 1954–16 Apr 1957 and advanced to Stores Assistant 18 Jun 1954. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for the Second Commissioning Voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Tamaki 16 Sep 1959 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Dec 1959. Drafted to Rotoiti 6 Mar 1960 but was disrated to Stores Assistant on 3 Dec 1960 but advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant (Local) 29 Jun 1961 but was again disrated on 6 Dec 1961. Returned to Philomel 16 Dec 1961 and was DEE 17 May 1962. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and possibly NGSM (M). |
| GOODMAN, Ronald Mervyn | 204128 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Waihi 20 Nov 1927. Carpenter from Te Aroha. Served in 2nd Relief in Jayforce departing NZ 15 Jul 1947. Service No 811960, Private 2 Bn NZ Regt. RTNZ 5 Oct 1948. Discharged 5 Nov 1948. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep and sailed to Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in C Platoon, in the Armistice area towards the end of his TOD. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 299 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1953. Died Hamilton 2 Jul 1992. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOODMAN, Vivian Alexander | 816077 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 20 May 1933. Attended St Andrews College, Christchurch 1949. Linesman for Post & Telegraph Department. Served in 4th Intake CMT. Attested 17 Apr 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC, Inchon 4 Jul–15 Aug 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Harewood from RNZAF Hastings 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 115 days. SOS Kayforce 16 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Returned to the P&T Department before re-joining the Regular Force. Served in D Coy, 1 NZ Regt (Morrison's Bn) in Malaya based at Ipoh and Taiping. Served in Signals Platoon, HQ Coy. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharged 17 Jul 1962. Original medals lost and replaced at cost. Died Christchurch, 1 Feb 2004 aged 71 years. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GOODSON, Ivan Leslie | 208724 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 09/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Invercargill 14 Sep 1929. Clerk for NZ Railways at Lumsden. Attested 23 Apr 1953 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 22 Aug 1953 and posted to NZ Base HQ. Admitted Swedish Hospital, Pusan 26 Feb–4 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 May 1954 and appointed clerk at NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1954. Promoted Corporal 1 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 6 Jan 1954 and appointed Records Clerk and to Sergeant 6 Mar 1954 and appointed Filing Sergeant. Embarked Kobe, Japan 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Dunedin 26 Jan 88 aged 58 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GOODSTONE, Julius John | 33672 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/11/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Manchester, England 7 Nov 1928. Served in the British Army for two and a half years as a National Serviceman in RASC 1946–49. Enlisted in NZ Regular Force 7 Sep 1950 as a cook in the RNZASC. Served in Ngaruawahia and Papakura Camps before attached to Kayforce 10th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 and travelled by Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 18 Dec 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 58 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Feb 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Regular Force 7 Sep 1955. Later joined Territorial Force and served in RNZA then TSFD to RNZAC and served in 1 Armd Regt reaching the rank of Sergeant. Discharged then later re-joined TF and served as a 2 Armd Sqn cook. Discharged 28 Nov 1969. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) entitled to NZDSM. Living in Auckland in 2003. |
| GOODWILLIE, Bruce Kahu | 208973 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 27 Aug 1928. Labourer NZ Railways, Dunedin. Attested 5 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 30 Jun 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and onwards by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Rank changed to Driver. Dropped a full oil drum on his foot and broke his left big toe. Admitted 3 Canadian Field Ambulance 11 Oct 1955 and then TSFD to 121 US Evacuation Hospital 15 Oct 1955. Returned to duty 14 Nov 1955 after discharge from hospital. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 282 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Reefton, 27 Sep 1992 aged 64 years. |
| GOODWIN, Clive | 458804 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Patea 9 Mar 1913. Welder from Hawera. Served in CMT 5th Intake. Serving TF soldier firstly in WWCT Regt then 2 Armd Regt. Attested in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 20 Feb 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 9 Sep 1954; Temporary Corporal 8 Nov 1954. Reverted to Lance Corporal 26 Nov 1954 on ceasing to hold the appointment of Section Commander. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Mar 1955 and appointed Section Commander and to substantive Corporal 13 Apr 1955. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 8 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955 and posted to his old TF Unit (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt). Died Matamata 27 May 1969 aged 56 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GOODWIN, Harold George | 12354 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bekesbourne, Kent, UK, 7 May 1918. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RN as Boy 2nd Class on 14 Nov 1933. Underwent training at HMS Ganges then HMS Pembroke (shore stations) and advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Boy Telegraphist on 8 Mar 1935. Drafted to Cairo (light cruiser and only RN ship to bear that name) 25 Apr 1935 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 7 May 1936. Drafted to Resolution 16 Oct 1936–8 Apr 1937 and advanced to Telegraphist 4 Feb 1937. Was in shore stations for more training before drafting to Blanche (destroyer) 12 Jul 1939 which was sunk by a mine on 13 Nov 1939. His next ship was Naiad (light cruiser) 2 Jul 1940–5 Dec 1941 and advanced through to Leading Telegraphist 12 Nov 1941. This ship was sunk off Crete three months later. Drafted to Valiant (WWI battleship) 12 Mar–5 Jul 1942 and probably sailed in her from Alexandria to Durban where she was taken in hand for damage repair and refit. The damage had been caused by Italian frogmen and the explosive in their human torpedo. Advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) 4 Jun 1942. While in South Africa he was drafted to Jasmine (corvette) 6 Jul 1942–16 Sep 1943 and operated from such bases as HMS Tana (Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya), Kongoni (Durban, South Africa) and Assegai (near Durban). He returned to Britain and was in Pembroke, Royal Arthur and Mercury until drafted to Euryalus (light cruiser) 24 Jun 1944–15 Sep 1946. Advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 8 Oct 1945. He next served in Duncansby Head (repair ship) and Kenya (cruiser). He was released from RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 30 Apr 1948. Entered RNZN on 9 Aug 1948 at Cook III as Telegraphist and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist 11 Aug 1948. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Sep 1948 but had RUN against his name on 15 Oct 1948. He was away five days and returned to Kaniere as Petty Officer Telegraphist but was dis-rated to Telegraphist 12 Jan 1949. He was in the crew that brought the ship to NZ. He then served in Philomel and Waiouru and Philomel where he again rose to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 12 Jul 1951. Returned to Maori and was DEE 12 Sep 1952. Re-joined RNZN at Maori 19 Jun 1953 as a Telegraphist and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist on succeeding days. He then spent six months at HMS Mercury and came back to NZ Dec 1953. Again, served in Philomel and Irirangi being advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist 3 Dec 1953. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi 22 Sep 1958–4 Jun 1959. DEE 18 Jun 1959 and went to Melbourne, Australia. His Posting Card dated 12 Jan 1949 states “Disqualified from receiving Campaign or Commemorative Stars to which he may be entitled.” This was followed by “Medals forfeited on desertion restored.” Dated 12 Jul 1951. He was probably entitled to 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GOODWIN, Jack Edward | 204074 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Hastings 17 Apr 1929. Carpenter employed by S.T. Connolly, Forest Lake Road, Maeroa, Hamilton. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni deplaning 6 Sep 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep and disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Attached FAP to 2 Provost Section, 1 Comwel Div 31 Dec 1952 for six days. Returned to unit then attached to 1 Comwel Div for work with a Concert Party 19 Feb–26 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 on civil air flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 10 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died 1 Mar 95 aged 64 years. |
| GOODWIN, Stanley | 204706 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/12/2053 | 08/05/2055 | Born Auckland 14 Jun 1929. Previous service in Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Bulldozer driver for NZ Dairy Co-operative, Matangi, Hamilton. Attested in Kayforce 10th Reinforcements 31 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and on to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 131 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GOODWIN, William | 203801 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Civil trade Plasterer. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt 10 Jun 1952 to NZ Base HQ and M/I 13 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GORDON, Alec David | 623188 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Stratford 26 Jul 1934. Fencer for Basset & Co, Whanganui. Completed 10.5 weeks CMT training then served in 1 WWCT Regt. Attested 12 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Posted to RNZASC (Regt Police) 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned RNZAF Hastings Auckland 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Japan via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Clerk 15 May 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (2i/c Section) TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged 26 Nov 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later attested to 2NZ Regt for three-year engagement 8 Jun 1959. Discharged at own request and on payment 2 Feb 1960. Living at Tokoroa in 1996. Died Tokoroa 23 Jan 2009 aged 74 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GORDON, Colin | 206675 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born New Plymouth 26 May 1931. Came from Fordell, Whanganui. Enlisted 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. His training was conducted at Linton and Waiouru camps. Emplaned 1 May 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on possibly by Qantas charter flight. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Sep 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 7 Jan 1953 and was TSFD to Brit Com Z Med unit. Medically re-boarded 10 Jan 1953 and discharged back to unit 11 Jan 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll in Feb 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 11 Feb 1953. Signed on for a further six months extension of service. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Jun 1953. Posted to NZ Reinf Training Unit and struck off NZ Roll 20 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier at NZ Reinf Training Unit 18 Dec 1953. Granted further 12-month extension of service dating from 3 May 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 21 Jun 1954 for RTNZ on furlough. Reverted to Lance Bombardier, Acting Bombardier 22 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for travel to Australia and completed RTNZ by Teal flight deplaning Harewood 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas two years 67 days. Re-boarded Whanganui 16 Aug 1954 and found medically unfit for Kayforce overseas service. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. These were lost in a house fire and replaced at cost in 1987. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later lived at Rahotu, West Taranaki. Died New Plymouth, 26 Jul 2007 aged 77 years. |
| GORDON, Donald Claude (GARLICK) | 203984 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 20/02/2054 | Born Re Arai, Manatuke, Gisborne 29 Apr 1926. He served in WWII with the surname GARLICK. Embarked Auckland 12 May 1942 on T 43 and entered Fiji to serve in Suva Bty. 1 Heavy Bty and 2 Heavy Bty. Also served in Nasesse, Embarked Suva for RTNZ disembarking Auckland 4 Sep 1942. Re-embarked Wellington 4 Nov 1942 and disembarked Noumea 11 Nov 1942. RTNZ 1944 and once again embarked on HMT 91 (5th Reinforcements) for overseas service on 2 Apr 1945. Entered Egypt 15 May 1945. Embarked Mooltan for NZ 21 Nov 1945 and disembarked Lyttelton 21 Nov 1945. Discharged 7 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was a male nurse at Porirua Hospital before he attested in Jayforce 6 Mar 1946 (serve No.655373). Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 26 on HMT Chitral, as a Signalman and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 2 NZ Div Cav then in 2 Bn and in Tokyo Bn. Promoted Lance Corporal. Embarked Japan Jul 1948 and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948 from Westralia. Discharged and TSFD to the NZRF 6 Oct 1948 (Service No 32926). Chain Slaughterman Westfield Freezing Co, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951 Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (Detail re Wahine voyage in the Introduction.) Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. To be Corporal, Temporary Sergeant while ‘C’ Tp Signals Sergeant. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6–11 Sep 1951. Discharged to NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. M/I to his unit 30 Oct 1951. To be Sergeant 27 Dec 1951. M/O to RASC School, Singapore to attend a Clerks Course 18 Aug–27 Sep 1952. Passed Class 2 and Class 3 trade test Singapore 20 Sep 1952. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8/A3 of 30 Mar 1953) Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Oct 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Nov 1952 and then to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 13 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1953 (furlough) and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Aug 1953. RTNZ 26 Feb 1954 for medical reasons (cot case). Total service in Korea two years 64 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. One of the first Maori appointed to a Head Office position in several Government Departments. Appointed MVO 1974. Died Wellington 3 Aug 1995 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GORDON, John Henry (Akka Harry) | 204678 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born in Auckland 31 Jan 1927. Hotel porter in Geyser Hotel, Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZA at Papakura Camp and attached FAP to Fort Dorset for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1963 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 2 Dec 1953. Attached FAP to Canadian NCO School 11 Apr 1954 then returned to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 May 1954 and to Temporary Bombardier 26 Jun 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for an Artillery Course 5–26 Sep 1954 and returned to unit. Promoted Bombardier 25 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954. Completed the RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year five days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 Jan 1955. Returned initially to Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland 8 Oct 2009 aged 82 years. |
| GORDON, Kenneth Roy | 774612 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 18/02/2054 | Born Auckland 3 Jan 1930. Came from New Lynn, Auckland. Previous service in RNZAF (LAC with Service No 461304) in BCOF, Japan 12 Feb–8 Aug 1947 and again 25 Aug–17 Sep 1947. Completed three years’ service in RNZAF. Fire officer, Civil Aviation, Air Department, Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18-Jun-1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 26 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in B Platoon. Attached to 64 Field Park Squadron Royal Engineers 20–29 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13-Feb-1954 for RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 18 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 246 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Brisbane, Australia, 2002. |
| GORDON, Louis John Maioni (Buzz) | 207853 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Carterton 30 Apr 1921. Farmer from Murchison. Joined Territorial Force 14 Nov 1940 as a Private in Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast Regiment. Called up for service during WWII and was posted as a Gunner to 8th Reinforcements, 2 NZEF. Embarked 10 Dec 1942 on HMTS Aquitania bound for Egypt. After some further training as a signaller with 32 NZ Fd Regt in Egypt he was TSFD to 5 NZ Fd Regt with which he sailed for Italy and was in action against the Germans. Remained with 5 Fd Regt in Italy until end of the war. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. RTNZ but was not able to settle and joined Kayforce as soon as this force was announced. His wartime service as a gunner and signalman was a valuable addition to Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Lance Bombardier 25 Jan 1951. Most of his service was in the front line at an Observation Post. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jan 1952. Had two close calls. He and a mate stumbled across four Chinese soldiers and being fastest to raise his weapon took these prisoner. Later when out checking signal lines using Jeep transport he got out of his vehicle and started to move away when a mortar round hit the jeep. The impact threw him to the ground and he suffered glass cuts to his face. Promoted Bombardier 1 Feb 1952. Awarded Military Medal (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 Jan to 30 Jun 1952. He “was a line signaller for eighteen months, has been an observation post linesman, at times maintaining lines under the most difficult conditions….” Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Nominated by Murchison RSA to be a member of the Coronation Contingent, London, Jun 1953. This required Buzz to re-enlist in Territorial Force. Flew to Australia in RNZAF Aircraft, boarded the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney for transport to England, UK. Awarded ERII Coronation Medal. His Military Medal was presented to him by HM Queen Elizabeth II at Christchurch on 20 Jan 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and Korean Presidential Citation. Died Nelson 5 Nov 2012 aged 91 years. |
| GORDON, Richard Vaughn | 11090 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Gisborne 28 Apr 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Gambia 9 Sep 1946 for a period of approx 12 months loan to the RN. He was expected to RTNZ after Sep 1947. Drafted to Bellona as Ordinary Seaman 2 Feb 1948 advanced to Able Seaman 13 Dec 1947 and sat the exam for Leading Seaman 4 Jun 1948. He then served at Philomel 16 Jun 1948–22 May 1949 followed by Tamaki 23 May 1947 to 14 May 1950. Drafted to Tutira 15 May 1950 advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Aug 1950. Sailed from Auckland NZ 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters as one of the first two NZ ships opposed to the Communist aggression in Korea. Advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Aug 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served again in Bellona 7 Jun 1952–12 Jan 1953. Returned to Tamaki and advanced through to Petty Officer 20 Jan 1954. Went on Course to HMAS Cerberus 9 Jul–13 Dec 1954. Next served as Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor (PTI) in Philomel and also in Tamaki between 14 Dec 1954–31 Mar 1957. One report showed him as, “…superior in all ways while serving in this ship. In addition to being PTI he has also carried out the duties of Boys Instructor and made a first-class job of it. Mainly he is keen and enthusiastic and he has instilled this enthusiasm in the boys. They are very happy with him and through his natural leadership and superb example he has succeeded in raising their standards considerably. I can find no fault in this man either as a PTI or as an Instructor. Captain of the ship's rugby team and a very good player as well.” Also served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1956 to Jul 1957. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 1960 and British Empire Medal, NY Hons 1966. Discharged to RA on 27 Apr 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. He later lived in Tauranga. |
| GORDON, Robert Frederick (Bob) | 207700 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born 24 Sep 1920. Served during WWII, embarked T43 Auckland 13 May 1943. Served in Fiji in 1 and 2 Heavy Bty, then in Coast details. RTNZ 4 Sep 1942. Re-embarked Wellington and disembarked Noumea. Served in 37 Fd Regt. RTNZ and Re-embarked on HMT 91 and entered Egypt 15 May 1945 and returned to NZ disembarking Lyttelton 31 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Truck driver for C.J. Willis Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNV via Sydney and deplaned NZ 23 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 166 days. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Initially went to Christchurch on discharge. Enlisted in Regular Force. Died Blenheim, 6 Mar 1998. Brother-in-law to Lesley Vernon Joseph Bielski q.v and John Roger Wood q.v. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A group of medals comprising 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM offered for auction by Dunbar Sloane, Wellington, 29 Apr 2014. |
| GORDON, Robert John | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/07/2053 | 22/08/2053 | Concert Party. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney with 7th Reinforcement personnel and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. |
| GORDON, Stuart | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 28/04/2055 | 27/09/2055 | Entertainer with NZ Concert Party who travelled to Korea. Born blind but did not expect his handicap to be an impediment to his enjoyment of the tour. A pianist and dance band leader, Mr Gordon also played the saxophone, piano accordion, mouth organ and tin whistle. Stated “It would be the greatest experience of his life” when selected for the NZ Concert Party to travel to Korea. Emplaned 28 Apr 1955 and deplaned Japan 1 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Sep 1955 for RTNZ and arrived in country 27 Sep 1955. |
| GORDON, Stuart Douglas | 207699 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born 30 Nov 1929. Came from Methven. Enlisted in KMB late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. ETD from Iwakuni was 21 May 1952 and arrived in NZ via Sydney. Completed the journey back to NZ by a Teal flight deplaning 23 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Methven. Died Ashburton 6 Dec 1980. |
| GORE, George Ralph Manley | 204572 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born British Guyana, South America, 29 Mar 1928. Employed as a farm hand at Te Puke. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ From NZRTU 17 Mar 1953 and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. Failed to adhere to R&SOs and that cost time and money. M/O from NZ Base HQ, posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA, CTBA Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 28 Jun 1954. M/O 23 Aug 1954 from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Aug 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These two medals were lost and replaced at cost. Died Tauranga 27 Jul 1989 aged 70years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GORNALL, Percy | 11476 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Palmerston North on 3 Jan 1929. Factory hand before joining RNZN on 8 May 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His first sea service was in Bellona. Also served in Arbutus, Arabis and Kaniere. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 May 1950–23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Kiama and in Bellona again. Reached rate of Leading Stoker Mechanic. DEE 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 8 Apr 1992 aged 63 years. Buried RSA section Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui. |
| GORTON, Harold William | 208602 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Invercargill 22 May 1928. Employed as a labourer at Southland Frozen Meat Co, Makarewa. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 163 Bty. Hospitalised twice 60 Ind Fd Amb 16 Jun 1953 and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Aug 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ (Medical) 21 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 45 days. Discharged 18 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living in Ashburton in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ashburton, 1 Dec 2004, aged 76 years. |
| GORTON, Stuart MacGregor | 207905 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Invercargill 10 Jun 1927. Came from Dacre, Southland. Farm Labourer. Attested at Invercargill for service in Jayforce as Sapper in 5 Engr Coy with Service No 823258. Embarked for Japan Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 2 Aug 1947. Attached FAP 2 NZ Inf Bn 22 Aug 1947 and M/I to 5 Fd Coy NZE and CTBA 2 Bn NZ Inf 10 Mar 1948. M/O to 19 NZASC Coy, TSFD from NZE to NZASC 10 Mar 1948. TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Sep 1948 and embarked Japan for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Discharged 11 Dec 1948. Truck driver for M. Fahey a firewood supplier in Invercargill. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty probably as a gun number. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged 11 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 17 Apr 1995 aged 67 years. |
| GOSSE, Brian Robert | 15190 | Writer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 13 Dec 1937. Entered the RNZN 30 Sep 1954 as a Junior Writer 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. He then served in Irirangi 17 Apr 1956–8 Apr 1957. Drafted on 9 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. Later served in Tamaki and advanced to Leading Writer on 21 Jul 1959. Also served in Wakefield, Tamaki, Irirangi, Taranaki and Philomel. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer on 25 Jul 1963 and to Petty Officer Writer on 25 Jul 1964. He completed further service in Pukaki, Wakefield and advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer Writer (Local on 24 Mar 1966 and to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 1 Apr 1967. He continued to serve in Lachlan, Philomel COMAUCK, Taranaki, Wakefield and in NZ BSU in Singapore 25 Feb 1975. RTNZ about Feb 1977. Discharged to RA on 1 Apr 1977. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K) and Naval LS&GC Medal (13 Dec 1970). |
| GOULD, Horace (aka Harry) | 206168 | Staff Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/05/2051 | Born Hamilton 17 Feb 1923. Attested in the Army 15 Dec 1941. Served in 1st Wellington West Coast Regt (Service No 449060) and was TSFD to the RNZAF (Service No 4312704) 15 Sep 1943–26 Aug 1944. Promoted to Sergeant in Hostilities Only and was then TSFD back to the Army. Served overseas in 2 NZEF. Embarked 28 Sep 1944 and was in Italy by Oct 1944. Embarked Italy with NZ 5 Brigade for service in the Occupation force in Japan. Served in 2 NZ Div Cavalry. RTNZ 20 Apr 1947. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Storeman for Union Steamship Coy, Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. To be Temporary Bombardier 14 Oct 1950, Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950 and to be Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 7 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding appointment of Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant 1 Jan 1951. Served with 162 Bty in the Pusan area. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 7 Apr 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 21 Apr 1951 but remained on X(ii). List Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 21–30 Apr TSDFD to the NZ Roll 15 May 1951 and emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1951 for RTNZ. Returned via Aust Mil Forces Wing Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney Australia. Deplaned Auckland 25 May 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class for medical reasons. Served overseas 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Discharged 31 Jul 1951. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 19 Sep 2009 aged 86 years. |
| GOULD, James Nicholas | 204058 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/03/2053 | Born Auckland 13 Dec 1927. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Admitted hospital in Nagoya. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 8 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo 19 Nov 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 21 Nov 1951 and was posted to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Mar 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 3 Apr 1952 and was TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot from where he has discharged. Did not return to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Base HQ 17 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Sep 1952. Admitted to Swedish Hosp 29 Sep 1952 and discharged 8 Oct direct to unit. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 18 Oct 1952 and to Corporal 27 Nov 1952. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Dec 1952. M/I NZ base HQ 28 Dec 1952 and CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy. TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Feb 1952. Emplaned for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These two medals offered in Military Memorabilia catalogue Feb 1999. Attested 30 Jan 1963 in the RNZN in the General Duties Branch but terminated his service at his own request 16 Nov 1963. Died Auckland 20 Nov 1990 aged 63 years. |
| GOURLAY, Percy Donald | 15211 | Writer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rotorua 19 Jul 1937. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1954 as a Junior Writer 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by Philomel where he advanced to Provisional Writer on 19 Jan 1955. His first sea service was in Bellona, then Lachlan before returning to Bellona 25 Jun–4 Sep 1955. He served in Philomel and advanced to Writer 19 Sep 1955 then served in Tamaki 10 Nov 1955–2 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean on the Second Commission of the ship. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Black Prince 19 Sep 1958–13 May 1959 which he joined no doubt after leave. Later served in Philomel, Tamaki and in Pukaki where he advanced to Acting Leading Writer 17 Mar 1961, but he reverted to Writer on 17 Jan 1962. Served in Philomel 24 Sep 1962 and advanced to Acting Leading Writer on 1 Dec 1962. DEE 18 Jul 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GOW, John Jefferson | 206999 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 07/10/2055 | Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Commissioned 14 Jun 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. Temporary Captain, while employed as HQ Captain, 1 Oct 1954. Promoted Captain, 29 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Oct 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 7 Oct 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Emergency Force and was TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, on 24 Jan 1956. |
| GRACE, Colin Edwin | 204411 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 27/03/2055 | Born Palmerston North 30 Sep 1929. Dry cleaner employed by Select Dry Cleaners Morrinsville. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4 Jan–15 Feb 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier (Troop Tara NCO) 1 Sep 1953, Temporary Bombardier 7 Oct 1953 (Tara Bombardier) and to Temporary Sergeant 6 Mar 1954 (Tara Sergeant). M16 Fd Regt to NZRTU and TSPD to X(v) List 18 Oct 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Promoted Sergeant 24 Jan 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Mar 1955 and deplaned Auckland 27 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 222 days. Discharged From Kayforce 25 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were sent 24 Aug 1956 and returned to Base Records. Re-sent 24 Jul 1947 as registered package No.895. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| GRACE, Milton | 551316 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Came from Ruatoria? Enlisted in Kayforce on 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 and departed on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 5 Apr 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 5 May 1956 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings flight through Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Auckland on 8 May 1956. Discharged 26 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1076 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Ruatoria. Medals sold on TradeMe Oct 2011, then offered for sale by Military Memorabilia in Nov 2011. |
| GRACIE, Albert Roderick | 462902 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Huntly 30 Oct 1935. Was serving as a Trooper in 1 Armd Regt when he applied for entry to RNZN in Aug 1956.TSFD from the NZ Army to RNZN 27 Sep 1956. Granted the rate of Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. Drafted to Royalist 1 May 1957. HMNZS Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Mechanician (Engineering) 27 Jun 1957 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 7 Jul 1958. Also served in Black Prince, Rotoiti, Kaniere and Black Prince again. Advance to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 5 Aug 1960. Served in Otago in Malayan waters Jun–Nov 1963. Was awarded NGSM (M) in error and this had to be returned. The correct medal, the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ was issued. Served Royalist again and also Inverell and Taranaki. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 27 Sep 1971. Promoted Weapons Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class 1 Feb 1972. Discharged to RA 15 Sep 1976. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Later lived in Queensland Australia. |
| GRAHAM Leslie James Lawrence | 14087 | Acting Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Linwood, Christchurch 13 Jan 1935. Employed as an apprentice electrician before he entered the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 as Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class (EM2). He served in Tamaki, Philomel and Irirangi before he was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus in Australia 9 May 1952. On RTNZ he was drafted to Black Prince 29 Jan 1952 advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 13 Apr 1953. Also served in Bellona 15 Sep 1954 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Apr 1955. Again, went to HMAS Cerberus 20 Oct 1953 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Jun 1956 and RTNZ 7 Mar 1957. Drafted 30 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Asia. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician (Local) 18 Feb 1958 and to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 18 Jul 1958 just after his return to NZ. Sent to the UK in Mar 1959 and was a member of the crew that brought Taranaki to NZ during Sep–Oct 1961. Also served in Otago 6 Aug 1962–30 Mar 1964. DEE 29 Nov 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Not known whether he qualified for GSM 1962 ‘Malay Peninsula’ or the Naval LS&GC Medal. |
| GRAHAM, Ashley Stewart | 206170 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Ranfurly, Central Otago 29 Apr 1928. Exchange Clerk, P&T Dept Eastbourne. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZ Sigs Troop and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component–G Troop) and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 11 Aug 1951. M/I (NZ Base HQ) and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 29 Oct 1951. TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 25 May 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 May–5 Jun 1952 and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1077 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Ranfurly. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ranfurly 13 Aug 1982 aged 54 years. |
| GRAHAM, Cedric McLeod | 204707 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 16 Jul 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce 11 Aug 1953. Shepherd and farmhand for R.E. Nelson, Te Aroha. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 19 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. Promoted TARA (Technical Assistant RA) Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Jul 1954; Temporary Bombardier TARA 2 Sep 1954; Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and M/O from NZ Base HQ to Pusan on 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas 285 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954. Died Ohaupo, 29 Jun 2005 aged 77 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GRAHAM, Clifford Bryce | 1655 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hamilton 15 Jun 1923. Employed as a spray painter helper before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 11 Oct 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Philomel and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Apr 1939. In Jun 1939 he also qualified as a Bugler. Drafted to HMS Achilles 29 Aug 1939 and was present at the Battle of the River Plate on 13 Dec 1939 the first NZ unit to open fire on a German enemy. He was 16 years old at the time. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 15 Jun 1941. Served in HMS Drake (shore station) 20 Aug 1941–23 Feb 1942 and briefly at HMS Pembroke to HMS Scarab (advanced to Able Seaman 24 Feb 1942) which was sailed to NZ (or nearly) but it ran short of coal between Suva and Auckland and had to be towed into Auckland. Back in NZ Cliff was in Philomel 21 Nov 1942–11 May 1943. Drafted to Kiwi 12 May–6 Jul 1943 and was then drafted to Leander 7 Jul 1943. Uncertain when he joined Leander as she was hit by a Japanese torpedo in the Solomon Islands and was patched sufficiently to sail for Auckland for temporary repairs Leander was then sent onto the Boston shipyards, USA for major repairs and re-arming. Several of her crew were sent onto Britain where they joined Achilles, Cliff being among them from 8 Jan 1944 to 11 Aug 1944. Drafted to HMS Defiance (torpedo training school) 12 Aug 1944 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 24 Aug 1944. His posting card next shows Cliff serving in LST 420 at HMS Braganza (Bombay–now Mumbai) 27 Jan 1945–10 Dec 1945. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 25 Apr 1945 and to Acting Petty Officer (Permanent) 25 Oct 1945. He was back in Philomel by the end of the year. Advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) on 25 Apr 1946. Served in ML1184 Tamaki and Philomel again. Drafted to Tutira as Petty Officer 16 Sep 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 12 Mar 1950 which was his last ship. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. DEE 31 Mar 1952. Later went to Melbourne and then in 1973 was in Darwin. No medallic awards are shown on his posting cards but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otahuhu. Auckland 25 Mar 95 |
| GRAHAM, Donald Andrew | 13368 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 27 Mar 1935. Entered the RNZN 15 Jun 1950 straight from school as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Dec 1950. Drafted to Bellona 8 May–17 Aug 1951 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 18 May–9 Nov 1951 but returned to Bellona 10 Nov 1951–25 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Served in Philomel 2 Nov 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 6 Apr–25 Jul 1954 and returned to Philomel briefly on his way to HMAS Watson to attend training courses 29 Jul–5 Dec 1954. On RTNZ he served in HDL P3552 for three weeks before returning to Philomel. Later served in Lachlan, Black Prince 11 Oct 1957–14 Sep 1958, Royalist 15 Sep 1959–12 Jun 1960 then to Tamaki 3 Jun 1960–8 Mar 1961. DEE from Philomel 21 Mar 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRAHAM, George Onslow | 13514 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born India 24 Aug 1919. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN for two and a half years. Served in the Merchant Navy 1937–39. Reservist Royal Navy 1939 served during WWII. Promoted from Sub-Lieutenant to Lieutenant, 11 Jul 1942. Awarded Mention in Despatches (London Gazette, 11 Jun 1942, p.2510). Awarded Distinguished Service Cross (London Gazette, 8 Sep 1942). Bar to the DSC (London Gazette, 14 Dec 1943, p.5432). “For great courage and resolution in action with enemy submarines (Italian submarine Nereide off Taranto on 13 Jul 1943) while serving in HMS Echo”. Involved in providing men and cover for clandestine landings on the west coast of Korea. Mention in Despatches, 4 Apr 1944 (London Gazette, Supplement 31 Mar 1944 p.1555). London Gazette records a home location as Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Loaned to RNZN 1948-1953. Commanded Hawea on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ Appointed Commander of Rotoiti on the second deployment to Korea. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952. The ship steamed 58,000 miles during this deployment. Awarded 2nd bar to Distinguished Service Cross (London Gazette, 19 May 1953, p.2765). Also MBE, MID. Returned to the Royal Navy. The Queen has been graciously pleased to give unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America for distinguished services during the operations in Korea, Legion of Merit Degree of Legionnaire (London Gazette, 26 Apr 1955 p.2418). Royal Malaysian Navy 1958–60. Retired from RN 24 Aug 1964. Died 4 Dec 1994. |
| GRAHAM, James McGowan | 206482 | Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 28/10/2053 | Born Wellington on 5 Feb 1928. Grocer from Palmerston North. Served in Kayforce 1951–54. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned Wellington 19 Sep 1951 on Teal flying boat for passage to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer 162 Bty, 23 Jun 1952. Temporary Captain while employed as a Troop Commander, 6 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 13 Jan 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| GRAHAM, John Norman | 591384 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Palmerston North 26 Sep 1930. Employed As a barman–porter before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and was drafted to Black Prince 16 Mar 1953. Marked as RUN 26 Oct 1953 but was back in Philomel 8 Dec 1953 and shown as Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Black Prince 6 Jan 1954 but again marked as RUN 1 Aug 1954 and removed from the Ship’s Books the same day. Not recovered until 7 Nov 1955. He may have been employed as a freezer hand during his absence from the RNZN. Back serving in Philomel 22 Nov 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 3 Feb 1956 advanced to Able Seaman 1 Apr 1956 and sailed from Auckland the same day to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in this vessel until returning to Philomel on 2 Sep 1957. Drafted to Irirangi 21 Oct 1957–21 Sep 1958. Served in Royalist 22 Sep 1958–13 Jan 1959 before returning to Irirangi 14 Jan 1959–4 Sep 1960. DEE 24 Sep 1960. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGEM (K), NZDSM (R). |
| GRAHAM, Kenneth Donald | 32870 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Lower Hutt 6 Feb 1926. Served in the Interim Army and BCOF Japan (815601, Private, HQ Base, next-of-kin Mrs I.M. Graham (mother) Lower Hutt.) Sailed from NZ 13 Jul 1947 entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in Bn and also in NZ Tokyo Bn. RTNZ disembarking Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Posted to the RF 8 Sep 1948 served initially in CMD Training Camp, Linton. After initial training M/O to Whangaparaoa posting as a Gunner to 9 Coast Regt. Served as a Limber Gunner. M/I CD Training Depot Waiouru as a Bombardier and TSFD 15 Nov 1951 to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcement. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 RNZA Instructor promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Jul 1952. His service record gives little indication of work done in Korea apart from instruction. Promoted Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 26 Oct 1952. Did not show any R&R Leave in theatre. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 23 Sep 1953 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 12 Apr 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(v) List (Instructor). Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea two years 117 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 1 Apr 1955 and reposted to Regular Force for discharge. Discharged from the Army 28 Apr 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 46–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Australia 23 Jun 2010 aged 84 years. |
| GRAHAM, Kevin Peter | 208725 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Gore, Southland 24 Dec 1926. Labourer, Nelson & Co Ltd, Westport. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp. Twice AWOL while in training. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 17Aug 1952. He did not adhere to Standing or Routine Orders and rapidly built his catalogue of offences which delayed his entry to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 19 Apr 1953, M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 5 May 1953. Had difficulty adjusting to military life and handling ammunition aggravated his back pain. Further disregard for R&SOs and was committed to CDN Detention Barracks for 27 days for wilful damage to Army property. Released direct to 16 Fd Regt 8 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Medically reboarded Dunedin 18 Jun 1954 and remained an out-patient for treatment until discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1079 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin, 14 Oct 2005 aged 78 years. |
| GRAHAM, Lance Thomas | 211236 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Previous service in the Australian Army. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Oct 1953. He served in this unit for his entire time in Korea. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD tot the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged 12 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| GRAHAM, Maurice Selwyn | 12048 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hamilton 1 Dec 1927. Employed as a driver before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. His initial training was in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 29 Sep 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 27 Mar 1949. Served in Philomel 30 Sep 1950–18 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 to 11 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. On RTNZ served in Philomel 12 Mar 1952 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Mar 1952. Drafted to Bellona 30 May 1952 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Mar 1953. DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 1 Mar 2001 aged 73 years. |
| GRAHAM, Neil Archibald | 13668 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Napier 17 Oct 1934. Employed by NZ Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN 24 May 1951 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class 29 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona on 8 Apr 1952 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 Apr 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for training courses 14 Feb–24 Apr 1953 and returned to Philomel 25 Apr 1954 with the classification as Gun Layer (GL) 3rd Class. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 May 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Philomel 24 Feb–12 Oct 1955 and it appears that he took passage in Bellona to Australia to attend another course at HMAS Cerberus 23 Oct–24 Dec 1955. On RTNZ served briefly in Philomel (probably took his Christmas leave during the period) and was drafted to Stawell 25 Jan–6 Mar 1956. Served again in Philomel and changed his trade to become a Sailmaker’s Mate 1 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 11 Feb 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to Singapore and Malaya, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Served in the Sailmaker Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Later went to live in NSW, Australia. |
| GRAHAM, Raymond David (Ray) | 12065 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Moera, Lower Hutt on 12 Oct 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 May 1948. Served in Tamaki 27 May 1948–Jan 1949 then drafted to Philomel 25 Jan 1949 prior to being drafted to Pukaki 8 Feb 1949–Apr 1950. Radar Operator. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 to 11 Mar 1952. Left NZ 8 Feb 1951 for service in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast on patrol and escort duties. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, also KWSM. Later served in Black Prince 15 Jan 1953 to 3 Oct 1954. DEE 11 Oct 1954. Living at Matamata 2004. |
| GRAHAM, Raymond Thomas | 206278 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 14 Mar 1928. Came from Thames? Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in training in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun crew 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1080 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Thames. Died Rotorua, 28 May 2001. |
| GRAINER, Patrick John | 211375 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Ashburton 1 Oct 1925. Labourer at Farrell’s Electro-Plating Co, Wellington. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954, entered Korea the next day and M/I to his unit 22 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2 Feb 1955 and was discharged to his unit 7 Mar 1955. Committed several discipline breaches and earned 21 days Field Punishment. Committed more offences and was in detention or in hospital. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 12 Nov 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2 Dec 1955 and was discharged to unit 20 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ12 Mar 1956, TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 51 days but lost 127 days because of detentions. Discharged 23 May 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GRAINGER, Lyall McKenzie | 203890 | Sergeant | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 25/11/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki, 4 Dec 1914. Previous service in the Army during WWII with Service No 2955. Left NZ as a Private in 18 Auckland Battalion in the First Echelon. Left Papakura Camp by train for Wellington to board HMNZT Z4 (Otherwise known as the Orient liner Orion) on 5 Jan 1940. Sailed 6 Jan 1940 with three other liners and escorted by HMS Ramillies and HMAS Canberra bound for Egypt. In early 1943 18 Bn became 18 Bn Armoured Regt. Trooper L. McK. Grainger RTNZ on furlough in Jul 1943 and was one of those Court Martialled for refusing to return to the Middle East. Motor mechanic for Ted Wild, Motor engineers, Tuakau. His WWII awards probably include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star the War medal and the NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Served in Advance Party No.2, MV Ganges which contained several light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Photographed on board Ganges just prior to departure on 25 Nov 1950 as a member of the Advance Party. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Jan 1951 to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 29 Jan 1951 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 28 Feb 1951. By 11 Feb 1951 he was at NZ Base HQ, Pusan. Vehicle Mechanic Workshop Detachment, Force HQ. On TOD to 16 Fd Regt 5–16 Apr 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 24 Aug 1951 for medical evacuation to RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 10 Sep 1951. Served overseas 290 days. Discharged 7 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to Whanganui. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1082 was sent to his given address in Whanganui 22 Mar 1957 but was returned to Base Records where it remains. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRANDISON, Archibald Keith | 203732 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Invercargill during 1928. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fitter in Fd Regt pool and was also attached to C Troop, 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea to Sydney. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 27 Sep 2015 aged 87 years. |
| GRANGER, Francis John Sherwood | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/07/2053 | 22/08/2053 | Concert Party performer. He was a singer and comedian. He had toured New Zealand, New South Wales and Queensland with the Australian Revue Company. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned in country 22 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served on this tour for 53 days. |
| GRANICH, Owen Trevor | 331460 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt Sigs Section | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 20 Jan 1931. Labourer and driver for Lines Bros., Tamaki, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 26 Aug 1953 as an RNZA Signaller. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 30 Jun 1954; Temporary Bombardier 6 Sep 1954 and to Bombardier 7 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 101 days. Discharged 11 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Otara 3 Aug 1976 aged 45 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Note on the remnant of his re constituted file states the original file was sent to another section in 1978 and is now lost. |
| GRANKVIST, James Henry | 204412 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Rotorua 17 Jan 1929. Timber worker for Winstones, Auckland. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952 while in Papakura. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Served in C Troop, 162 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8 Mar 1954 and was discharged to unit 11 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 254 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died 5 Feb 1997 aged 68 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRANT, Donald | 203754 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Whangarei 26 Oct 1927. Came from Tikipunga in the Kamo area Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Driver Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1085 was sent to his given address in Whangarei on 22 Mar 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRANT, Kahui | 552035 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Te Reinga north of Gisborne 16 Mar 1931. Left school at age 14. Labourer at Matawai. Served in 7th Intake of CMT. M/O on TSFR to Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru Camp. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training, Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 as Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953, entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and M/I to his unit that day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 2–21 Dec 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy for D&M Course 6–11 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked New Australia 10 Nov 1954 and sailed for Australia. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 6) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 35 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit 1 Hawkes Bay Regt on return from Korea. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GRANT, Michael | 11817 | Temporary Senior Commissioned Electrical Officer (Local) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/10/2051 | Born Cork, Eire, 22 Feb 1904. Fitter & Turner. Enlisted in the Royal Navy with Service No MX45498. Commended by the Admiralty 27 Oct 1931 for mechanical improvement to Gyroscope. Served in Achilles 9 Apr–6 Sep 1936; Philomel 7 Sep 1936–11 Nov 1938; Achilles 12 Nov 1938–28 Mar 1939 and then returned to Britain. Awarded British Empire Medal principally for efficiently maintaining the Fire Control equipment in Renown during the period 1939–1941. Promoted Temporary Acting Warrant Electrician 11 Jul 1945. RTNZ in Bellona 16 Dec 1946. TSFD to RNZN 12 Aug 1948. Engaged on instructional duties in Black Prince before joining Rotoiti. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Oct 1950, Temporary Senior Commissioned Electrical Officer. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross, Second Supplement dated 20 May 1952 to London Gazette, dated 23 May 1952, p.2787. “During a check sweep of the mined area off the Haeju Estuary on the West coast of Korea, an area of strong tides that was known to contain mines, carried out by two Republic of Korea Naval Minesweepers under my direction, I found it necessary, because of their defective compass equipment to vector these ships continuously from my plot. The language difficulty made essential that one of my officers should sail in each minesweeper to ensure that all directions were carried out. However, I could not man the plot, the bridge and both sweepers with an Executive Officer and Mr Grant (senior commissioned Electrical Officer (L), Royal New Zealand Navy) readily volunteered to accept the responsibility for the direction of one minesweeper. He coolly accepted the danger of this task and resolutely over a period of a fortnight in the face of many frustrations and difficulties brought it to a successful conclusion…” On RTNZ he was drafted to Bellona on 9 Jun 1952 and was on the cruise to India when he died 6 Aug 1952 (heart attack) in his cabin while the ship was in Bombay. Buried Sewri Christian Cemetery, Bombay. Discharged Dead 1 Sep 1952. Awarded DSC, BEM, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal, Korea Medal UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRANT, Michael | 206169 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Papatoetoe. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Photographed cleaning his rifle mid-1951. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 23 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight on 30 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Oct 1952. Entitled to NSOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Puke, 3 Nov 1995. |
| GRANT, Ronald Leighton | 206483 | Temporary Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Taumarunui 23 Mar 1925. Served during WWII in the RNZAF with Service No 4312796. Served in NZ for one year 355 days. Served overseas, Lauthala Bay, Fiji, from 3 Aug 1945–19 Jun 1946. Also had reserve service 19 Oct 1949 tp 7 May 1952. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Prior to Korea he was employed as a Telegraphist at Post & Telegraph Office in Upper Hutt. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 30 Jun 1951 Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 22 Aug 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Sep–13 Oct 1951 but was re-admitted 15–17 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1931. Embarked Sasebo 26 Oct for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 29 Oct 1951 and M/I to his unit. Attached FAP L of C In dep Sigs Sqn 29 Oct to 13 Nov 1951 Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 24–27 Dec 1951. Promoted Corporal 14 May 1952. M/O to NZRTU 27 Aug 1952. Emplaned for RTNZ as a potential instructor for Kayforce. Deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney (Instructor). Served overseas one year 44 days. Attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru 13 Oct–14 Nov 1952. Returned to Papakura Camp. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 16 Jan 1953. M/O from Papakura Camp to Burnham for supplementation of Staff 5 May 1953. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 6 Jul 1996 aged 71 years. |
| GRANTHAM, John Douglas | 14862 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Te Kuiti 3 Apr 1938. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 30 Jul 1953 and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Jun 1954. His first sea service was in Black Prince 4 Oct 1954–20 Sep 1955 followed by service in Kaniere 21 Sep 1955–16 Jan 1956 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Oct 1955. After a short spell in Philomel, he was drafted again to Kaniere 6 Feb 1956 and left NZ in Apr 1956 to serve in that ship in Korean and Malayan waters. Advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Dec 1956 while overseas. On RTNZ May 1957 he was drafted to Philomel on 15 Nov 1957 and served there until drafted to Royalist 22 Sep 1958–28 Jul 1959. He later served in Royalist a second time, Irirangi, Lachlan and Takapu. His final sea service was in Lachlan to which he was drafted on 6 Feb 1962. DEE 16 Apr 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and NZDSM. Later served in the General Duties Branch of the RNZN 28 Mar 1975–14 Nov 1975. |
| GRAY, Allan William | 1531 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Invercargill 3 Jun 1922. Employed as a garage hand before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 6 Oct 1937. Underwent training in Philomel 6 Oct 1937–28 Sep 1938 and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 9 Apr 1938. Drafted 29 Sep 1948 to HMS Leander (the ship was NZ Division of the RN until 1 Oct 1941). The greatest part of his WWII service was in Leander and was involved in Nov 1940 in the sinking of the Italian commerce raider Ramb 1 in the Indian Ocean. Leander also served in the Mediterranean and was in action against German and Italian aircraft and Vichy French large destroyers. Leander returned to NZ and took part in the Pacific naval campaigns. In the Solomon Islands, during the Battle of Kolombangara in Jul 1943 Leander was struck by a Japanese ‘Long Lance’ torpedo and was severely damaged. Her crew managed to keep her afloat and eventually got back to Tulagi where basic repairs were made. The ship then came back to Devonport, but the capabilities of the dockyard were not sufficient to make full repairs, so the ship was sailed to Boston. Once in Boston many of the crew were transported to the UK where the Achillies was nearing the completion of repairs she had sustained. During his time in Leander Allan Gray had progressed to Petty Officer by Sep 1943. He served in Achilles 8 Jan–30 Jun 1944, HMS Drake (shore station) St Brides Bay (frigate), Cormorant and Drake again. RTNZ and was in Philomel circa 19 Feb 1946. Served in ML 1184 8 Feb–10 Jun 1947 then Tamaki 11 Jun 1947–2 Feb 1949, Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 10 Dec 1948. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb 1948–12 Sep 1950. He also served in Tamaki and Philomel 1950 and was rotated between Pegasus, Kiwi and Tui until drafted to Pukaki 28 May 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Asia. He returned to NZ 28 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel and Hawea and then served in HMS Viti 1 Oct 1955–16 Dec 1958. Discharged to RA 2 Jun 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal. Awarded British Empire Medal QB Hons 1954. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Hastings or Napier 4 May 2010 aged 88 years. |
| GRAY, Colin Douglas | 11091 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Waipukurau 24 Nov 1929. Enlisted 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. His early service was nearly all in the big ships of the RNZN. Served in Achilles (Boy 2nd class) Gambia (Boy 1st class) this service took him to Japan where he served in Chinese and Japanese waters. Next served in Bellona as Ordinary Seaman. Served in Kiwi Sep 1948 to May 1949. Drafted to HMAS Cerberus for a course. He was also drafted to HMAS Warrego (sloop) circa Jul–23 Oct 1949. Served in Lachlan 24 Oct 1949–24 Aug 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 22 May 1952–29 Oct 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. DEE 28 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Died Wellington, 26 Feb 1999 aged 70 years. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRAY, Desmond Ian | 206881 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Masterton 7 Aug 1929. Driver for Transport (Wairarapa) Ltd, Masterton. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Accidentally injured in a road accident, Admitted 8063 (Norwegian) MASH 26 Nov 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Unit 16 Mar 1953. (Injury to back) M/I NZRTU 19 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Jun 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 9 May 1953 then to 25 Canadian FDS and to Brit Com Gen Hosp, 15 May 1953. Discharged to NZ Base Camp 22 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 11 Jul 1953 then to Temporary Bombardier 1 Sep 1953. Admitted C.D.S. Tokyo 22–28 Sep 1953 and was posted to his unit. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 23 Dec 1953 and to Sergeant 4 Feb 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey home to deplane Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Died 30 Jul 2020 aged 90 years. |
| GRAY, Edmund John | 206778 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 30/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Came from Castlecliff, Whanganui. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight.) Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Posted from NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Pl. He may have served some time in 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked Sasebo 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere and arrived in Auckland on 2 Mar 1954. One of 17 who RTNZ in this ship. Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1091 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Whanganui. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRAY, John Findlay | 12548 | Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Buckie, Banff, Glasgow, Scotland 19 Oct 1920. Enlisted in the Royal Navy on 12 Nov 1941 with Service No P/SMX703. Discharged from Royal Navy 28 Dec 1948. Served on loan in Leander 27 Feb 1943–23 May 1944 then served in Achilles until 11 Nov 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, clasp ‘France & Germany’, Pacific Star, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–45. Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class. Served in Bellona Jun 1949 to Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 to 19 Mar 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 1 Jun 1953, p.3014). Mention in Despatches Certificate and Oak Leaf emblem despatched to the recipient 24 May 1954. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince. Later served again in Bellona, Hawea, Rotoiti, Royalist where he was regarded as, “A conscientious and cheerful OA [Ordnance Artificer] who has taken a keen interest in Royalist equipment has carried out the duties of A[cting]/ Weapons Chief OA very satisfactorily.” and Black Prince. Travelled to the UK in Nov 1959 and was a crewman bringing Otago back to NZ. Navy rep for football, golf and tennis. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 14 Nov 1956. Discharged to RA 11 Nov 1963. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GRAY, Lance Frederick (Warihi) | 204216 | Gunner | — | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/04/2052 | This man was a puzzlement. Served in the Home Guard in Patutahi, Gisborne 1943–45. Previously enlisted under the assumed name Wharehinga, Warihi Tauhore and allotted the Regimental number 203924. He tried to enlist in Kayforce under name of GRAY, Warihi and was given a second number. 204216 for service with the Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Was riding a bike, fell off and hospitalised with a dislocated hip and returned to NZ. He never went to Korea and is not entitled to any awards for Korean service. He also claimed he was a Gunner in the Kayforce 9th Reinforcements as 211296 Gunner Wallace Tauhore. Died 16 Sep 1996. His RSA headstone shows he served in Jayforce and Kayforce and gives his age as 69 years. His name in its variations has not been found in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls No.15 or 16. So his headstone is probably incorrect. |
| GRAY, Leonard Donald | 15306 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born on 12 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 27 Jun 1955 and to Junior Seaman on 12 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere on 12 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asian, Japanese and Korean waters serving mainly on the Korean west coast. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 12 Mar 1957. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Back in NZ he underwent further training in Philomel and Kaniere. Drafted to Kaniere 26 Nov 1957–24 Jun 1959. Advanced to Able Seaman on 12 Apr 1958. He then served in Endeavour 24 Jun 1959–4 Jul 1960 and went to Antarctica on one of the supply voyages. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson to attend further courses from 11 Aug–10 Dec 1960. RTNZ on 10 Dec 1960 and was sent from Philomel on 6 Jan 1961 to Maori in the UK as a member for the crew of Taranaki. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Oct 1961. Drafted to Taranaki on 27 Mar 1961–5 Mar 1962. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Oct 1962. He then served in Philomel until drafted to Rotoiti 11 Mar 1963. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) on 2 Nov 1962 but relinquished this rate on 1 Feb 1962. He later served inter alia Kiama, Kahawai, Waikato, Wakefield, Philomel, Tamaki, Canterbury and Otago. He progressed steadily to Acting Petty Officer again 13 Feb 1964, Petty Officer 13 Feb 1965, Acting Regulating Coxswain on 5 Jul 1965, Acting Chief Petty Officer 15 Mar 1966, Regulating Coxswain 5 Jul 1966, Acting Master at Arms 5 Jul 1966 and Master at Arms 1 Jan 1971. DEE 12 Sep 1976. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM, NZDSM and PJM. Most of these were issued in 2003 with the NZDSM issued in 2011. |
| GRAY, Trevor Wallace | 1325 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Masterton 11 Jun 1919. Employed as shop assistant before he entered the navy as a Boy 2nd Class. Enlisted in the NZ Division, Royal Navy on 30 May 1935. His initial training was conducted in Philomel. Drafted to HMS Dunedin 26 May 1936, Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Dec 1936. Drafted to Leander 30 Apr 1937–18 May 1938. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Dec 1937. Drafted to Achilles 19 May 1938–5 Jun 1940 and took part in the Battle of the River Plate against the German pocket battleship the Graf Spee on 13 Dec 1939. He then spent 6 Jun–31 Jul 1940 in HMAS Cerberus before returning to Philomel and then to the Achillies again from 7 Aug 1940 to 6 Apr 1942 being involved on convoy protection tasks. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 5 Apr 1942. He attended further courses at HMAS Cerberus 7 Apr–13 May 1942. In Philomel 14 May 1942 and was drafted to Moa 30 Jul 1942. This small ship was then based at HMNZS Cook II in the Solomon Islands and was involved with her sister ship the Kiwi, in the sinking of the Japanese submarine I–1 on 29 Jan 1943. Moa was shortly thereafter bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in Tulagi harbour. Trevor survived this attack and was returned to NZ and to Philomel. Awarded a Mention In Despatches for his work in this action and also received a Letter of Commendation from the USA. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 14 Jul 1943. Served in Tamaki 14 Jul 1943–20 Sep 1944 and advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 14 Jul 1944. Petty Officer Trevor Gray was drafted to Cook (Shelly Bay) Oct 1944 and was drafted to the updated Achilles and joined the ship on 12 Mar 1945. He then took part in operations with the British Pacific Fleet and came back to NZ in Aug 1945 but in Oct 1945 Achillies was deployed as a guardship at Tokyo until Mar 1946 when she came back to Devonport. Petty Officer Trevor Gray was one of the crewmembers who took the ship back to the UK for return to the RN. Back in the UK he then spent time in Pembroke 28 Sep 1946–15 Mar 1947. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and discharged 20 Jun 1949. Trevor Gray re-entered the RNZN on 20 Oct 1949 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and to Petty Officer on succeeding days. Drafted to Lachlan 8 Nov 1949 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer 18 Oct 1950. Served in Philomel 29 Jan 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He returned to NZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained in Rotoiti until drafted to Tamaki 15 Aug 1953–18 Sep 1956. DEE 19 Oct 1956 and went to reside in Masterton. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal (MID), NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GREASBY, John | 204460 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born in Stratford, Lancs, UK, 18 Nov 1930. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Stated he was a seaman at Kaitaia. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/O from NZRTU 21 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1952 and M/I to his unit. Did not adhere to R&SOs and started to build a catalogue of military discipline breaches. Requested discharge in the UK which was approved. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Mar 1954. ETD of HMT Devonshire 28 Mar 1954. More disciplinary breaches while waiting for the Devonshire and lost time and pay. He was not regarded as a good soldier. Travelled to the UK in HMT Devonshire with scheduled ETA 6 May 1954, was granted full leave entitlement and discharged in UK 5 Jul 1954. Served in Korea one year 241 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GREATHEAD, Stanley Charles Norman | 30533 | Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 19/03/2055 | Born London, England 8 Mar 1920. Enlisted in the RA, Territorial Army 21 Nov 1939. Appointed to an Emergency commission as 2nd Lieutenant RA 14 Jun 1941. Promoted War Substantive Lieutenant 1 Oct 1942. He served in the British Army in India. Former Captain in the Royal Artillery. Employed as a Mechanical Engineer for Farmers’ Freezing Co, Auckland. Attested in NZ Army 21 May 1951. Posted to Kayforce 26 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight deplaning 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to NZRTU 5 Jun–23 Jul 1952. CTBA and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Appointed 2i/c Bty 16 Fd Regt 16 Jun–14 Sep 1953. M/O and attached FAP to Armistice Commission Munsan 23 Sep–26 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 18 Feb 1953. Posted to NZ Base Camp and appointed Q.M. 12 Dec 1953. Relinquished Appt Q.M. NZ Base Camp 17 Jan 1955 and M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1955 on Qantas to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea two years 335 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Regular Force, 23 Jul 1955. Posted to the Retired List 29 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| GREEN, Allen George | 208209 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 23/12/2051 | Previous service in RN. Ex Territorial Force soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for two /three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Promoted Lance Corporal. To be RTNZ as a medical evacuee ETD Iwakuni 18 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1951 for RTNZ as a cot case via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otahuhu, Auckland, 20 Oct 1982. |
| GREEN, Arthur Clifford | 206077 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Auckland 19 Mar 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan 1946–47. (817964, Private, Infantry Corps, served in 22 Bn. Farm hand Awatea Station, Masterton. Next-of-kin, Mrs A.M. Green (mother), Auckland.) Carpenter for A. McCallmont, Masterton. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 as a Gunner but was soon posted to RNZE and Engr Constr Section 4 Oct 1950. Underwent training at Linton and Waiouru. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. At NZ Base HQ Engr Section. Had not been in Korea Long when he went AWOL for five days 19 hours which earned him 14 days detention. Attached FAP 28 Engr Regt RE 13 Aug 1951. Wounded 4 Oct 1951 in right forearm, right upper arm (superficial) and back (superficial) by Chinese mortar fire while working with the Canadians and Hussars supporting the Australian attack near Hill 199. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 4 Oct 1951,TSFD to 121 Evac Hosp then TSFD 6 Oct to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp 10 Nov 1951 to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 30 Nov 1951. M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 8 Apr 1952. TSFD 2 Apr 1952 to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 7.30am on 25 Apr 1952 from RMA Aorangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 138 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1092 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Masterton. Later living at Helensville. Died Helensville 29 Jul 1993 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Photograph taken in Korea, 1951-52, by Ian Mackley. Original caption reads: “Three Kiwi sappers have a beer outside their hut. Sapper Graham McClelland, Wellington; Sapper Arthur Green, Masterton; and Corporal John Fraser, Auckland.” |
| GREEN, Eric Raymond | 206484 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan, entered Korea three days later and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Entered Korea shortly after and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 21 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1093 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Stratford. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 21 Sep 1985. |
| GREEN, Francis John | 200744 | Chaplain 3rd Class | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZChD | 01/01/1970 | 04/03/2057 | Born Roxburgh 4 Apr 1912. Served as a Chaplain (Presbyterian) during WWII. Frank Green was a former South Island Rugby Rep and he was the coach of a NZ Division team that played against the 1st South African Division team at Baggush in 1941. He became a POW (with 10 other chaplains) when the Germans overran the main New Zealand Dressing Station and 4, 5 and 6 NZ Field Ambulances at Sidi Rezegh on 28 Nov 1941. Chaplain Edward Archibald Forsman was studying for the priesthood in Rome and became fluent in German and Italian. He heard the Italian guards planning to take the POWs by NZ trucks further from the front and organised the NZ Drivers to immobilise their vehicles by burying the rotors in the sand. This was done and Francis John Green was released with the other chaplains nine days later when the station was retaken by NZ force and 1100 of the 1400 captured men were released. He was in Maadi Camp as a Chaplain after the NZ Division returned from Tunisia. After the war he became one of the first three Regular Force Chaplains and became the first Regular Force Chaplain to go on active service. He was attached 16 Fd Regt and was one earliest to serve in St Barbara’s chapel in the Truce Camp by the Imjin River. He was appointed MBE in NY Hons 1955 for his services as a chaplain in Korea. He returned to NZ 4 Mar 1957 |
| GREEN, George Atkinson | 208037 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Invercargill 9 Jul 1927. Shunter and Traffic Assistant, NZ Railways, Gore. Training to be a railways engine driver before joining Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 RNZAF aircraft for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked Kure, Japan 29 Jul 1951. Disembarked Korea 16 Aug 1951. Posted to Fox Troop, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Aug 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 and retained the appointment of 2i/c gun. Reverted to Lance Bombardier Acting Bombardier 19 Jan 1953 just days before he was due to leave Korea and ceased to hold appointment of 2i/c gun. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 233 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Apr 1953. RTNZ Railways. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Joined TF and served in 33 Bty, 3 Fd Regt 5 Nov 1956 and remained with that unit until 6 Jul 1964 when he was discharged (in the rank of Sergeant) for medical reasons. Died Dunedin 5 Feb 1989 aged 61 years. Cremated at Anderson's Bay Cemetery. |
| GREEN, George Patrick Campbell (Pat) | 13564 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Dannevirke 18 Dec 1934. Enlisted 31 Dec 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona. Service in Kaniere between Jun 1954 and Jan 1956 allowed qualification for the NZGSM (K). Advanced to Leading Telegraphist. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland New Zealand on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later Petty Officer Telegraphist. Highly regarded by his peers and superiors. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. Appointed MBE 1 Jun 1973 and awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 18 Dec 1967. Discharged to RA 18 Dec 1975. Naval LS&GC Medal replaced at cost circa 2002. |
| GREEN, Gordon Theodore | 206485 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Taumarunui 14 Mar 1929. Working at Paekakariki with NZ Railways at time of enlistment. Attested in Kayforce 15 Jun 1951. Underwent training with the Expansion Force but ended up in hospital and so left with the 3rd Reinforcements who travelled on the Wanganella to Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Vehicle Mechanic with 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. Later posted to 10 Tpt Coy workshops. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Contracted Malaria which did not appear until he had RTNZ. Hospitalised for treatment and was discharged from Kayforce 2 Sep 1954. RTNZ Railways. Went to Korea with the Prime Minister's 50th Anniversary Commemoration visit in Jul 2003. Living in Hamilton 2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Hamilton 31 May 2006 aged 77 years |
| GREEN, John Anthony | 13893 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Hamilton, Bermuda, on 9 Feb 1929. He was a student before he entered the RN on 14 Nov 1945 as a Boy 1st Class with Service Number D/JX15345. He trained at HMS Foudroyant as a junior telegraphist and served in several shore stations like Drake, Scotia (Ordinary Telegraphist ) Hornet and Terror (Hong Kong) and Minerva. HE also served in ships like Tintagel Castle (corvette) where he advanced to Telegraphist 9 May 1947, Meon (River-class frigate), Beachy Head (repair ship) and Eagle (carrier). Released from the RN 14 Aug 1952 to RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori 15 Aug 1952 as a Telegraphist. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel and Irirangi before being drafted to Pukaki 20 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 1 Sep 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 24 Feb 1955–27 Aug 1956 and advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Sep 1955. He returned to Philomel 28 Aug 1956 and was drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. On RTNZ he remained in Royalist until he was returned to Philomel from 1 May 1958. DEE 14 Aug 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GREEN, Thomas Peter | 206417 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Bulls, Manawatu 16 Feb 1927. Previous service in Army and RNZAF (Service No 452756). Emplaned Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served as a Gun Number 2 in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ as a Bombardier. Discharged 23 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Whanganui in 1996. |
| GREEN, Tuakana | 211276 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 25/11/2054 | Born Tikitiki 24 Aug 1926. Previous service in the RNZN for two years with Service No 10499. Reached the rate of Able Seaman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Painter for Maori Affairs Dept. Attested 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA 17 Dec 1953 and M/I to this unit four days later. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for Artillery course 5 Sep 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit 18–24 Sep 1954 and returned to CATC to continue on course. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 27 Aug 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. To be Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, 8 Nov 1954. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 6) ex Sydney. Served overseas 358 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1097 was sent to his address at Tikitiki on 22 Mar 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GREEN, William Francis | 208297 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Invercargill 27 Jun 1925. Freezing worked for Ocean Beach Freezing Coy, Bluff. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 14 Jun 1951. Embarked on TSS Wahine and sailed in TSS Wahine on 2 Aug 1951. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to deplane Iwakuni Japan 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 21 Aug 1951 for voyage to Pusan. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Remained with this unit until M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953, for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal & UN Korea Medal. Died Invercargill 26 Sep 1983. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 26 Sep 1983 aged 57 years. |
| GREENE, Albert | 206779 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 07/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Palmerston North 5 Apr 1923. Attested in 2 NZEF 11 Jul 1941 and entered camp 1 Aug 1941. 11th Reinforcements NZ Arty with Service No 442880. He enlisted under-age but gained his parents written consent. Embarked with the 12th Reinforcements in 25 NZ Bn 29 Jun 1944 and disembarked Egypt 2 Aug 1944 ex HMT 84. Posted to 25 NZ Bn 11 Oct 1944. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 24 Sep 1944. Battle casualty WIA 22 Dec 1944, wounded in forehead. Admitted 6 NZ Fd Amb. RTNZ having served overseas one year 227 days. SOS 2nd NZEF 4 Apr 1946 and received his Discharge Certificate two years later on 12 May 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and The NZ War Service Medal. Carpenter employed by Karehana Building Co, Pukerua Bay. Came from Plimmerton, Wellington. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Went AWOL for 3 days 33.5 hours. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney (Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight). Continued to Japan by Qantas or another civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 20 Jun 1952. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1953. Embarked on SS Taiping and sailed from Kobe Japan on 29 Jan 1954. 19–21 Feb 1954 travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (north Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 May 1954. Died Porirua 15 Dec 1990 aged 67 years. |
| GREENING, Tamatea Kauri | 211316 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 18 Sep 1930 (his correct date of birth was 18 Sep 1932). Bulldozer driver for Pitt and Cairns, Wairoa. Attested 23 Sep 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 19 Feb 1954 entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon for Artillery course 4 Jul–15 Aug 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 15 Aug 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 21 Oct 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and was discharged from there 25 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ through Sydney and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov from Teal Flight 6 ex Sydney. Served overseas 287 days. Discharged 30 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hamilton 21 May1985 aged 54 years. Buried Newstead Services Cemetery. |
| GREENWOOD, Douglas Harry | 13581 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 4 Oct 1934. Junior clerk before joining the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 31 Dec 1950. After initial training in Tamaki during which he advanced to Boy 1st Class he was drafted to Bellona on 8 Jan 1952 for his first sea service. He remained with that ship for some time being advanced to Ordinary Seaman (Radar Controller 3rd Class) on 4 Apr 1953 and to Able Seaman (Radar Controller 3rd Class) on 4 May 1953. His next ship was Black Prince to which he was drafted 20 Nov 1953–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 which was re-commissioned from the reserve on 21 Sep 1955 and was a crew member when Bellona sailed from Auckland on 14 Oct 1955 to be handed back to the RN and arrived at Portsmouth on 12 Dec 1955. The crew members from Bellona TFRD to HMNZS Royalist (but were held at HMS Drake) and on the return journey to NZ were involved in the Suez affair in 1956. Royalist arrived back in NZ on 20 Dec 1956. After a short time in Philomel Able Seaman Greenwood was drafted to Royalist on 20 May 1957 and left in that ship for service in the Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. His last sea service was in Kaniere. DEE in the rate of Acting Leading Seaman 3 Oct 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Christchurch Public Hospital on 5 Mar 2020 aged 85 years. |
| GREER, Leslie Douglas | 204075 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Ngaruawahia 3 Feb 1927. Truck driver for E.H. Cochrane, Carrier, Cambridge. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 and sailed in TSS Wahine for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to deplane Iwakuni Japan 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea 22 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 24 Sep 1951. In effect remaining in the NZRTU for nearly a month before entering Korea. Appointed Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Corporal while appointed Section Commander ‘B’ Tpt Pl, 12 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Pl Tpt Sergeant 18 Dec 1952 and to Sub Sergeant 15 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GREGORY, Leonard Leroy (Len) | 11092 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 06/10/2050 | 15/07/2051 | Born Gisborne 17 Feb 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. His early service was nearly all in the big ships of the RNZN. Served in Achilles (Seaman Boy 2nd class). Gambia (Stoker 1st Class to Stoker Mechanic) as part of the Far Eastern Fleet as part of the occupation forces in Japan. He served in Bellona as Stoker Mechanic. Served in Kiwi then back to Bellona until drafted as Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic to Tutira 6 Oct 1950 which was already in Korean and Japanese waters. Presumed he took passage in Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to reach his ship. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Engagement reduced to six years. His final sea service was in Lachlan. DEE 16 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland Hospital 18 Jan 1995 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GREIG, Donald William | 207265 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/01/2052 | Born 7 Apr 1928. Came from Christchurch? Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base in Japan 18 Nov 1951. RTNZ (medical) with ear trouble. An erroneous newspaper report from Sydney, said that he had 35 wounds but this was quickly discounted when it became known that his problem was ear trouble and that another man had been wounded. Travelled from Japan to Sydney on the MV Anking and from Sydney to Wellington on the Monowai. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Rakaia. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1102 was sent to an address in Rakaia on 22 Mar 1957. Died Christchurch, 16 Jul 2000. |
| GREIG, Duncan James (Dunc or Snow) | 206424 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Whanganui 18 Jan 1929. Builder for Mr F. Thompson, Whanganui. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 12 Oct 1951, petrol burns to arm, admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb. Discharged 22 Oct 1951 direct to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Apr 1953. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Whanganui 18 Oct 2021 aged 91 years. |
| GREIG, Irwin Joe (Joseph Irwin) | 211237 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Otane, Hawkes Bay, 2 Dec 1926. A Joseph Irwin GREIG served with BCOF, Japan 1946–47 (649950, Private, NZ Medical Corps. Reached rank of Corporal. Ice cream maker from Napier. Next-of-kin, Mrs L.M. Greig (mother) Napier.) This is the same man as other details confirm. Painter for W. D. Roy, Taradale, Napier. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 for trip to Sydney. Continued journey to Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 7–22 Mar 1954 to attend an artillery course. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal Flight 6 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 35 days. Discharged 14 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Not known if he has been awarded any other awards for Korea e.g. NZOSM, NZGSM (K) or NZDSM. |
| GREIG, Norman Steele (Norm) | 568577 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wellington 28 Mar 1931. Compulsory Military Service Trainee. Posted to 21 Field Battery, RNZA after basic Training. Civil occupation, painter. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned at Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 13 Jul 1953. Accidentally injured on two occasions but nothing serious. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney Australia. Completed Journey to Auckland by Teal flying boat. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (4 Company, RNZASC). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Emplaned at Whenuapai 16 Feb 1966 for travel to Malaysia. Deplaned Changi (Singapore) 17 Feb 1966. Posted to Terendak Camp. Served in Poananga’s Battalion as a Bandsman, Headquarters Company in Borneo. Qualified on Stretcher Bearers Course. Served in Borneo 19 Sep 1966–1 Oct 1966. RTNZ 16 Nov 1967 and posted to NZ Army Band, Burnham Camp. 16 Dec 1966 embarked for Malaysia for further service as Bandsman. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1970. Promoted Temporary Corporal 28 Oct 1971. RTNZ 5 Nov 1971 and posted to NZ Army Band in the appointment of Storeman / Instrument Repairer. TSFD to RNZAOC 3 Sep 1973 and became Corporal Storeman. Discharged from 3 Central Ordnance Depot, Burnham Camp, 9 Nov 1974. Died Levin War Veterans Home, 10 Jul 2000 aged 70 years. |
| GREIG, Robert Alexander (Bob) | 32093 | Corporal | Attached 5 RIDG | RNZAC | 17/05/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born about 1934. RF Cadet, Miles Class, 1948. Regular Force soldier. Posted to 5 DG 26 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 16 Oct 1953 and re-posted to Regular Force. Discharged. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 5 Oct 1954 and RTNZ on 17 Jun 1956. On return from Korea was discharged 12 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. Went to Australia and joined the Australian Army where he served for 30 years including two tours in Vietnam. Died Perth, Australia, Jun 1998. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Would also have qualified for Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Possibly Australian Army LS&GC Medal and others. |
| GREIG, William Albert | 12911 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Bunnythorpe, near Palmerston North 10 Nov 1929. He entered the RNZ as a Probationary Electrical Mechanic on a six-year engagement on 3 Feb 1949. He served in Philomel, Bellona and HMAS Cerberus and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 18 Mar 1952. He RTNZ and served in Philomel and Black Prince advancing to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 18 Mar 1943. He returned to HAMS Cerberus for further courses and back in NZ again served in Philomel and Kiwi. Disrated on 17 Jun 1955 and reverted to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. He served again in Philomel from 9 Jul 1955–4 Jan 1956 and was drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He re-advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 19 Jun 1956. DEE 29 Sep 1957. Died Blenheim on 20 Feb 1966 aged 36 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GRENVILLE, John Robert Woodard | 824512 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gore on 5 Jun 1937. Entered the RNZN on 3 Oct 1955 as an Electricians Mate 2nd Class. After initial training drafted to Black Prince from 23 Oct 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 13 Nov 1956. Showed early promise as a keen and reliable man. Dressed well, worked well and fast and was developing well. Drafted on 26 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in several other RNZN ships including Takapu, Philomel, Kaniere, Tamaki, Black Prince again and Royalist twice more where he advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 22 Jan 1963. while in Kaniere proved himself an excellent Leading Electrical Mechanician. Regarded as “…a most competent LEM who shows plenty of initiative. Smart and clean at all times and is a good influence on his juniors. Has given good service and will be a loss to the ship.” DEE 12 Oct 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| GRESSON, John Dennis | 11818 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Christchurch on 5 Aug 1926. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN as a Naval cadet on 2 Nov 1944. He was sent to Britain and was in HMS Britannia (the RN Naval College now known as HMS Dartmouth) until 1 May 1945. Appointed to Frobisher (cruiser) on 2 May–19 Aug 1945 for passage to HMS Golden Hind, Sydney Australia). Promoted Midshipman on 1 Sep 1945. Appointed to Belfast (cruiser) 29 Nov–13 Feb 1946. In Cook (London) additional for passage in Rangitiki for leave in NZ. He served in Belfast again and then to Cockade (destroyer) for passage to Australia. After leave in NZ he returned to Cockade and was promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 May. In President additional while attending RN College in Greenwich 1 May 1947–27 Oct 194. Appointed to Loch Fada (Loch -class frigate) 28 Oct 1948 and promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 10 Promoted Lieutenant on 1 Nov 1949. Also served in HMS Loch Katrine (soon to be HMNZS Rotoiti) and in the Naval Dockyard (Portsmouth) then in Rotoiti and appears to be in the ship’s company when it was sailed to NZ in Jun 1949. He was awarded the France & Germany Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal which were issued on 7 Jun 1951. A Defence Medal was issued on 29 Jul 2008. It is uncertain when he was in the theatre or ship to be awarded the France & Germany Star. John Gresson served in Philomel 23 Aug 1 Nov 1949 and was promoted Lieutenant on 16 Nov 1949. The Navy List of 30 Nov 1951 and Dec 2 shows Lieutenant HAY in Maori on 16 Nov 1949 and during this time served on courses in Mercury (RN Signal training school) and in Fierce (minesweeper). He RTNZ and to Philomel on 21 Sep 1953. He then served in Black Prince 5 Nov 1953–29 Aug 1955. Appointed to Kaniere on 15 Nov 1955 as 1st Lieutenant and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 21 May 1956 He served again in Philomel and was sent once more to Britain and served in Mercury for nearly all of 1957 and was promoted to Lieutenant Commander on 16 Nov 1957. RTNZ on 19 Dec 1958 and served in Irirangi 18 Feb–25 Sep 1960. Also served in Royalist 26 Sep 1960–8 Oct 1961 as 1st Lieutenant. He was next posted to Wakefield and on 6 May 1963 was released from the RNZN 6 May 1963 at his own request. He left NZ and went to Britain where he joined the Royal Naval Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| GRIEVE, Gerald Dynes (Gerry) | 33065 | Sergeant | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 06/09/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born 25 Jan 1927. Served in New Zealand during the last part of WWII (NZ War Service Medal). Also served in BCOF, Japan. (664540 Sapper, NZE, Tobacco Worker, from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs G.E. Law. Alford Forest, Ashburton). The first service number Gerry was given was 9A/178J (which represented the fact that he was enlisted in Area 9A and was the 178th person to enlist for Jayforce in that Army Area). Joined Regular Force. Reclassified as Corporal (Temporary Sergeant) 2 Star Instructor RNZE 10 Jan 1952. Reverted to Corporal on 30 May 1952. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air, possibly Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 12 Sep 1952. Served in NZ Base HQ, also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Also attached to 4th Fd Sqn, Royal Canadian Engineers. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and reposting to Regular Force. Deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Served in Malaya during the Emergency. Regimental Policeman in NZ SAS Sqn attached to 22 SAS Regt (UK). Promoted Lance Corporal. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. RTNZ and served in RNZE. Staff Sergeant posted South Vietnam to New Zealand Aid Detachment (RNZE) 29 Jun 1964 to 16 Apr 1965. Also attached to US Advisory Team 91. Both Vietnam medals awarded. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class RNZE, LS&GC Medal (Military). Transport Warrant Officer at 5 Support Sqn RNZE Linton Camp and original member of the unit when it was established circa 1974. Known for witty turn of phrase. Discharged from the Army 21 Apr 1977. Attended Parade 98 in Wellington. Living at Tokomaru near Palmerston North 2003. Died at home in Tokomaru 8 Oct 2003. His funeral was in Palmerston North and he was buried at the Kelvin Grove, Services Lawn Cemetery, Palmerston North. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM if not already issued. |
| GRIFFIN, Diana C | 0 | Sister | TSS Wahine | NZANS | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Temporary Charge Sister on Wahine which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Sister Griffir was returned to NZ by air from Darwin. She was a member of the ship's staff. (See McNabb 2015, p315] |
| GRIFFIN, Henry Albert | 14101 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Reefton 5 Nov 1934. Miner before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Junior Assistant Steward. Initial training conducted in Tamaki. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 18 Apr–3 Jul 1954 for training courses. Advanced to Assistant Steward 5 May 1952. On RTNZ drafted to Bellona 4 Jun 1952–15 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel but attached to Bellona 16 Jan 1953–29 Jun 1953. Advanced to Steward 5 Mar 1953. In Tamaki 30 Jun–3 Aug 1953. Drafted 4 Aug 1953 to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in the second deployment to Korean waters. RTNZ 29 Sep 1954 but he remained with this ship until 23 Feb 1955. Served in Tamaki then drafted to Lachlan 17 Nov 1955. RUN 7 May 1956 but returned 18 May 1956. Served in Philomel 29 Apr 1957– 29 Jan 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged BNPS 29 Jan 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GRIFFIN, Reginald Maxwell | 204073 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2054 | Born Taihape 24 Jul 1920. Butcher at Otorohanga, Served in 2 NZEF, NZASC for 4.5 years with Service No 41321. Entered Trentham Camp 7 Jan 1941. Embarked 7 Apr 1941 and disembarked Egypt 16 May 1941. Served in 1 NZ Sup Coy. Reported SAFE 13 Dec 1941 after the Operation Crusader battles. Reported SAFE 19 Sep 1942 after the Battle of Alam Halfa. Promoted Lance Corporal 16 Jun 1943. Embarked Port Said for Italy 3 Oct 1943. Returned to Egypt and disembarked Port Said 17 Mar 1945. Awarded Mentioned in Despatches 2 NZEF List No.181 of 15 Feb 1945 (Supplement to London Gazette, 11 Jan 1945 No.36886 p.431.) Embarked Tewfik for RTNZ 17 Mar 1945. Discharged 2 NZEF 27 Jul 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp. Italy Star, Defence Medal. War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I 10 Sep 1951. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed Section NCO 9 Oct 1951. To be Lance Corporal Temporary Corporal while appointed Storeman 11 Nov 1951 and to be Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Admitted 25 FDS 18 Jun 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ and remained on X(ii) List. M/I to NZRTU 12 Jul 1952, then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Jul 1952. “Cpl Griffin is a conscientious and reliable worker, whose section has always been well run. He has a sound knowledge of supplies and is prepared to work long hours beyond the call of normal duty.” Promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Aug 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and remained on X(iii) List (Furlough) 16 Dec 1952 and promoted Sergeant the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 to Sydney. Continued RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. After furlough reported to CD Trg Depot, Waiouru 30 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953 and re-entered Korea 4 Mar and M/I to his unit 5 Mar 1953. Attached FAP 56 Coy RCASC 10 May–24 Jul 1953 for ammunition duties. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy the attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area North to attend a Petrol, Oil & Lubricants course 27 Sep–4 Oct 1953 and returned to his unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Apr 1954. Embarked Kure 6 May 1954 on SS Taiyuan for passage to Sydney. Completed the journey deplaning Wellington 5 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North 17 Mar 1984 aged 64 years. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRIFFITH, Philip Wynne | 206030 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/07/2055 | Born Te Awamutu 17 Feb 1924. He was employed as an exchange clerk in Hawera at the time and gave his home address at C/–Post Office, Manaia. Served in RNZAF at RNZAF Station, New Plymouth with Service No 4210208 and had the rank of Leading Aircraftman. Served on Norfolk Island. 17 Dec 1943–6 Jun 1944. TSFD to the Army. His name is listed in the 15th 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll and embarked between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 1945. His Service No was 623524 and left NZ as a Temporary Corporal Inf Reinforcements. Entered Egypt 14 May 1945. Embarked Port Said for Italy 25 Oct 1945. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1946. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF Japan and RTNZ 1947. Telegraphist at P&T Dept Te Aro, Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. To be Lance Corporal 7 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. To be Temporary Corporal 16 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950, posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt the RNZ Sigs Troop (H Troop). Promoted to Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1951. Selected for an OCTU in NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Feb 1952. Sent to Waiouru for an OCTU course and then attached School of Sigs at Trentham. Applied to withdraw from OCTU and return to Div Signals in Korea as soon as possible. Emplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 to Sydney and continued to Kapan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1952. Reposted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 28 Aug 1952. Re-entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 2 Sep 1952. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ (Furlough) and flew via Sydney to deplane Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Reported to Papakura Camp after furlough for flight back to Korea. Re-emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Posted to NZRTU on deplanement. Accidentally injured 1 Mar 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Apr–17 May 1954 and was posted to his unit. He does not appear to have re-entered Korea. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Feb 1955 and discharged 9 Mar 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Mar–17 May 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. Medically reboarded Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical). Embarked 27 May 1955 SS Changte at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ deplaning Auckland 7 Jul 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas three years 325 days. Discharged 27 Feb 1956. Attested in HQ Sqn, 1 Div Sigs as a Sergeant on 5 Sep 1956. Discharged at his own request as Staff Sergeant 28 Nov 1960. Awarded Korea, UN Korea Medals and ERII Coronation Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49; NZGDM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 27 Feb 1956. Died Public Hospital Lower Hutt, 17 Feb 2001 aged 77 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, Eric James | 204461 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland 2 Apr 1927. Self-employed carpenter from Te Kuiti. Attested Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flying boat flight bound for Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Travelled by ship from Japan to Korea. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in E Troop 163 Bty. KILLED IN ACTION 17 Feb 1953 when a faulty 213–fuse detonated while being screwed into a 25-pounder shell held between the legs of a gunner. This tragic event killed Lance Bombardier Shortland, Gunner P.R. Berry and Gunner E.J. Griffiths. It was the worst day in Kayforce for loss of life. These three were buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. His father Mr A.J Griffiths of Te Kuiti was his NOK. His family was awarded his Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the NZ Memorial Cross. Much later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRIFFITHS, Henry Victor | 709918 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Llanelly, Wales. 5 Oct 1931. Cargo worker at the Port of Wellington. Was in 5th CMT Intake. Then became serving TF soldier. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC as a cook 2 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 16 Jun 1953. Had problems obeying R&SOs and other regulations. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 26 Jun 1954. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 6 Jul 1954. Also served in NZRTU returned to NZ Base HQ 4 Aug 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 238 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| GRIFFITHS, Herbert Kelley | 203709 | 2nd Lieutenant | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/11/2054 | Born Auckland 7 Jan 1928. Journalist, Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Military trade, Technical Assistant Field Regiment. Photographed having his hair cut by Gunner Hunt. Replaced Lieutenant Hunter after he had been wounded in the attacks on the advance to Line Jamestown (in area of Hill 317). Later Captain, Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). Intelligence Officer 1951 in Regt HQ, Troop Commander then Forward Observation Officer 1951–52. RTNZ and re-emplaned for return to Korea with a party of NZ Broadcasting Service, National Film unit and three newspaper editors 10 Dec 1952. Public Relations Officer 1953–54. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with the rank of Capt, 31 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in TF 1954–57. One of the key men in organising the first National Reunion of Korean War veterans held in the Winter Show Buildings, Wellington in 1960. Later Squadron Leader, RNZAF 1957 (78675). Later Wing Commander RNZAF 1957–74. Retired 13 Mar 1974 and worked for BP in Wellington. Died Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington 26 Aug 1997 aged 69 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, John Valentine | 208782 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Liverpool, England 23 Apr 1929. Labourer Waterfront Industry, Wellington. Attested 23 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 20 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 11 Mar 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and posted to unit 17 Mar 1953. Posted to NZRTU from 16 Fd Regt 11 Apr 1953, posted to NZ Base HQ 30 May 1953 and was TSFD to X(ii) List 21 Sep 1953. Returned to NZRTU 14 Oct, was posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 25 Oct 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 29 Mar 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 284 days. Discharged 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Wellington in 2002. Died Christchurch 31 May 2014 aged 85 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, Keith | 208572 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Westport 5 Jun 1930. Garage Storeman in Westport. Attested 23 Feb 1952 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea 24 Jun 1952 and was posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Was the driver for 2nd Lieutenant Eastgate. Served over the 38th Parallel on the Imjin River facing Hill 355. Helped build the ‘West Coast’ sawmill on our (NZ) east position on the banks of the Imjin River. The sawmill was built by former South Island west coast bushmen who knew what they were doing and was built after the Armistice was signed. He had some problems accepting military discipline which resulted in 27 days Field Punishment in the Brit Com Forces Punishment Centre, Seoul and six months later another 14 days in the Canadian Detention Barracks. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 293 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Received medical treatment at Westport after arriving home. SOS Kayforce 17 Aug 1954 and TSFD to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living in Hokitika 2004 and died 6 Dec 2014 aged 84. |
| GRIFFITHS, Lewis Austin Warwick | 208726 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Methven, Canterbury 28 Nov 1928. Storeman for MOW Ashburton. Attested 26 May 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham. Emplaned Wellington Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952 and Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Driver for Warrant Officer 2nd Class Clarrie Maskill in 161 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 7–12 Mar 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 25 May 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 284 days. Admitted Hospital 23–25 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1112 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to him in Rakaia. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. For the last 22 years of his life he cared for the Grounds of the Papanui RSA and kept them in immaculate order. Died Christchurch 31 May 2014 aged 85 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, Llewellyn Stanley Tom (Stan) | 203785 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Ngaruawahia 25 Sep 1930. Enlisted in during Jun 1950, aged 19 but gave his birth date as 17 Mar 1928, instead of 25 Sep 1930, making him 22 years old. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver RNZA, A Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 184 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Tirau. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Matamata 27 Jan 2013 aged 83 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, Norman Leonard | 341772 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 28/06/2056 | Born Liverpool, England 9 May 1932. Previous service in the British Army and later in the RNZAF as a Medical Orderly. Discharged from RNZAF by purchase. The employed by the Auckland Gas Coy as a meter reader. Enlisted early Sep 1954 (7 or 8th). Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Posted from NZRFU to 10 Tpt Coy late Jan 1955 and served in the Composite Platoon. Applied 2 Feb 1956 for discharge in the UK to return to his parent’s home. Emplaned Japan 25 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged 20 Aug 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Served in the RNZAF and bought his discharge shortly before he applied for a position in the Army. Attested for service in the Regular Force 18 Feb 1962. Served in Papakura Camp Hospital and was posted to 4 Fd Amb 5 May 1962. Discharged 20 Aug 1962 on medical grounds. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 16 Feb 1998 aged 66 years. |
| GRIFFITHS, Peter Harold | 13881 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Oxford, UK, 4 Jun 1921. Was a male domestic before he entered the RN 31 Dec 1940 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/MX 759496. He served in a variety of ships and shore stations including HMS Daedalus (Fleet Air Station at Lee-on-Silent), HMS Collingwood (shore station), HMS Menestheus (originally an auxiliary mine layer taken up from the Blue Funnel line, then converted to a floating brewery), HMS Vernon (RN Torpedo School), HMS Hannibal (shore base Taranto, Italy) then HMS Byrsa (Naples) these last two from 28 Jun 1944–17 Jun 1945. He then returned to the UK and was drafted to Wren (modified Black Swan-class sloop) 13 Jul 1946–10 May 1948, where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 15 Apr 1947. This ship was recommissioned for service in the Persian Gulf at the time Peter Griffiths was in her and was in Colombo for a very short time. Returned to the UK and then served in Portland Bill a RN Repair Ship. Released from the RN to the Reserve 4 Jul 1950. His WWII Service Medals are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London 14 Aug 1952 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted to Pukaki 15 May 1953–23 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service with the British far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until drafted to Bellona 24 Feb 1955 followed by service in Black Prince from 21 Sep 1955. He later served in Hawea, Philomel, Black Prince again Rotoiti and a third time in Black Prince. DEE 13 Aug 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. On discharge from RNZN he returned to the UK and was again living in Kennington, Oxford, England, UK. |
| GRIGG, Peter John | 202562 | Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born in Wellington 9 Apr 1925. School teacher from Blenheim. Served in BCOF Japan (642201, Sergeant, Army Education & Welfare Service. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Next-of-kin Mrs L.A. Grigg (mother) of Blenheim. Was responsible for the distribution of signals despatch services in the Div area. Later became Kayforce Education Officer and had several men on correspondence courses to help their return to civil life when they returned home. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” Discharged in UK, 15 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| GRIGGS, Lance Lee William | 206100 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty and was involved with several actions with this battery. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, travelled by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland on 22 May 1952. Served overseas one year 59 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Oct 1952 and went to his mother’s home in Cambridge. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1115 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to and address in Masterton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GRIMWOOD, Paul Raymond | 34157 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born New Zealand on 15 Nov 1930. Enlisted in the Regular Force 15 Dec 1949. Was serving as a butcher at CD Company, RNZASC, Waiouru. TSFD to Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 20–29 Oct 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Nov 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 59 days SOS Kayforce 24 Jan 1956 and reposted to the Regular Force returning to his previous unit in Waiouru. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living in Kaitaia in Sep 1998. |
| GROFSKI, John James | 208210 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 12/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 25 Oct 1924. Labourer, State Forest Eyrewell, Rangiora. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (Further detail re the Wahine voyage in the Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. M/I ton NZRTU 30 Aug 1951. Employed as a cook for four months. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD RNZEME 17 Feb 1952 and entered Korea the same day. CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 May 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Jun 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Aug 1952. Used to play the organ in the Chaplain’s Tent from time to time. On one occasion felt dizzy and passed out. Taken by ambulance to hospital. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 18 and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Jan 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll for medical RTNZ. His NOK was Rev Mother J Flanan, St Joseph’s Boys Home Christchurch. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953 as medical walking case to Sydney, was at Concord Repat Hosp and deplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953. Admitted Wellington Public Hosp 12–24 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 9 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 19 Aug 1989 aged 64 years. |
| GRONDIN, Ernest | 204646 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 26/02/2054 | Born Auckland 27 Jul 1926. Driver from Devonport. Previous service in the Army. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan 20 Feb 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons (walking). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 254 days. Remained under treatment until discharge date. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Died Hamilton 12 May 1981 aged 53 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Remuera, Auckland. |
| GROSS, Henry George | 13764 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, UK, on 28 Jul 1921. Served in the Royal Navy with Service No P/KX 100599 until discharged as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 5 Feb 1952. Without doubt he would have had WWII service, but nothing shows on the remnant of his file. He enlisted in the RNZN at Portsmouth and taken on at Maori 6 Feb 1952. He was one of several RN men who joined the RNZN in Feb 1952 and arrived in NZ shortly after. On entering the RNZN he was granted the rate of Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on successive days. On arrival in NZ he served initially in Philomel and then was in Hawea for 10 days 19–29 Jun 1952. He returned to Philomel 30 Jun 1952–1 Feb 1953. He was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed for Korean waters on 2 Mar 1953. This ship served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. He RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and remained with this ship until 3 May 1953. Drafted to Philomel 6 May 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 21 Mar 1955. Drafted 26 Apr 1956 to Lachlan the RNZN survey ship at the time. His final appointment was in Philomel 11 Oct 1957. Discharged to Shore 5 Feb 1958 and went to live in Takapuna. |
| GROVER, Peter Stanley | 591331 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Born Hastings 5 Jul 1930. Sheet Metal worker for T. Ritchie, Hastings. Was a Bandsman in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt before joining Kayforce but did not admit that on his attestation form. Attested 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney (flying boat). Continued to Japan by air via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953 and M/I 1 Nov 1953. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 23 Jul 1954 TDFS to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. Breached R&SOs a few times. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 13 Aug 1954 and was posted 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1954. M/O to Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1955 and remained on the NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. Discharged 18 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Living at Havelock North 2008. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hastings 15 May 2012 aged 82 years. |
| GROVES, Donald Alexander | 207854 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born Morrinsville on 14 Jul 1928. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Jun 1950. Photographed on board the freighter MV Ganges as a member of Advance Party No.2. MV Ganges contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Storeman Clerk, Force Headquarters. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Also served in 161 Bty. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 25 May 1952 for travel to Australia. He completed the journey to NZ and disembarked from Teal flight on 30 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jul 1952 and returned to Takaka. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Taupo in 1996. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 28 Sep 2013 aged 85 years. |
| GROVES, Harold Edward | 1590 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Morrinsville 21 Nov 1919. Enlisted in Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (NZ Division) RN 23 Feb 1937. Served in HMS Leander from Sep 1938 until Oct 1943 and was in the ships company when the Italian raider, Ramb 1, was sunk and an Italian Submarine shelled. RTNZ in Oct 1943 and served in small ships on minesweeping duties. Served over three years outside New Zealand. Regular serviceman. Served in Achilles Sep 1945–Sep 1956 when that ship was part of Jayforce. Returned to Britain and was part of the crew which brought Bellona back to New Zealand. Was serving in Pukaki 12 Apr 1950 and saw service in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast, in that ship. Was drafted to Rotoiti in Nov 1951 and remained with that ship until Aug 1953. Returned to Korean war zone Dec departing NZ on 7 Jan 1952 and RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953, once again serving mainly on the west coast of Korea. Completed further service in Bellona and Black Prince and was a member of the Bellona's crew when that ship was returned to the UK in 1956. He RTNZ in Royalist and was briefly involved with the Suez conflict. WWII Medals not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Received Korean War Gratuity. Died Otahuhu, 25 Mar 1995. Next-of-kin later received the NZOSM. NZ Service Medal 1939–45 and Service Medal 1946–49 (Jayforce). As a long service sailor he may have been awarded a RN LS&GC Medal. |
| GROVES, Walter Ernest | 206079 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/10/2051 | Born Palmerston North, Came from Halcombe, near Palmerston North. Previous service in 2 NZEF, Army and RNZAF. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.9 p.161 as 291171 Private, NZ Medical Corps, a labourer working in Hastings. His mother, living in Halcombe, is given as his NOK. He embarked for service overseas between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942 and may have served in Egypt and in Italy. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Gunner in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. To be RTNZ for compassionate reasons. ETD 5 Oct 1951 RTNZ by air via Australia and deplaned Wellington 8 Oct 1951 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 101 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Nov 1951 and returned to Takaka. Medals sent to Halcombe. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GROWCOTT, Colin John | 14038 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/01/2055 | Born Hokitika 5 Feb 1936. Employed as a shop assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN 17 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953 for his first sea service. Served in Philomel 17 mar–7 Dec 1953. Served in Hawea 7 Dec 1953–23 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul to serve in Korean waters after the Armistice. Injured while in Korean theatre (Awarded a Hurt Certificate 22 Nov 1954) and was hospitalised in Hong Kong. RTNZ by Air. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency. Awarded NZOSM, UN Medal for Korea, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) issued 6 Jul 2011. Discharged 16 Feb 1955 BNPS and was granted 30 days invaliding leave. Living in Hokitika in 2003. |
| GRUPEN, William Ballantine | 34646 | Corporal | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 08/04/2053 | 12/06/2054 | Born in NZ 15 Jun 1931. Came from Devonport. Regular Force soldier selected for secondment to 6th Reinforcements as an Operator Wireless and Line and to be attached to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for passage to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. A number of former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Attached to 1 and 5 Royal Tank Regiments. He noted the British 18-year-old National Service troops were getting 29 shillings and sixpence a week while he as a corporal was receiving 32 shillings a sixpence a day. Also served with G Troop 1 Comwel Div Signals. RTNZ for medical reasons. Reposted to the Regular Force 16 Sep 1954. Commissioned Lieutenant & Quartermaster. Later Major & Quartermaster; retired from HQ Company Land Force Command, Takapuna, 13 Oct 1982. Died Auckland, 23 Jun 2009 aged 78 years. |
| GUBB, Barry Anderson | 13146 | Stoker | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Gisborne 18 Jul 1931. Postman before he enlisted in the RNZN on 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. Drafted to Tutira 16 May 1950. sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Remained in this ship when it RTNZ. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 29 Jul 1951. Also served in Bellona, Tui and in the patrol craft P3552. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Living at the RSA Village, Mt Maunganui in 1996. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals were lost and replaced at cost in 1997. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 6 Jun 2010 aged 79 years. |
| GUEST, Fred | 12663 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Breightmet, Bolton, Lancashire, UK, 31 May 1913. A fitter and turner before he entered the Royal Navy on 20 Jul 1936 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class with Service No P/MX 52978l. He served in a variety of shore stations such as HMS Victory, Vernon, Dolphin and ships such as Enterprise (light cruiser) 1 Apr–27 Oct 1938 during which time the ship was employed to take crews to ships on the China Station. On return to the UK served in HMS Vernon 28 Oct 1938–until drafted to Ramillies (battleship) 12 Jan 1939–20 Jun 1941. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 20 Aug 1939. He was in this ship when she visited New Zealand and was part of the escort for NZ troopships to Egypt. Ramillies then saw service in the Mediterranean and escorted a convoy to Malta in Jun 40 and bombarded Bardia and Fort Capuzzo in Aug. Later in Nov 1940 she was involved in the Battle of Cape Spartivento against an Italian fleet which was inconclusive but did cause damage to ships on both sides. Drafted to Cochrane (destroyer depot ship) 17 Dec 1941–16 Oct 1942. Drafted to Belfast (heavy cruiser) 17 Oct 1942–28 Jan 1944. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class 20 Aug 1943. Belfast was involved in several Russian convoy escorts and provided protection for minelayers when laying mines in the Northern Barrage. In Dec 1943 took part in the Battle of the North Cape and helped sink the Scharnhorst on 26 Dec 1943. After some time in Victory and Vernon he was drafted to Perseus 1 Nov 1944 a light Colossus-class light fleet carrier which the RN converted to an Aircraft repair carrier. He stayed in this ship until released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 24 Sep 1948. His medallic awards are not shown on his Posting Card but would include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, War Medal and possibly others. He would also have been entitled to the Arctic Star after this was instituted. Entered the RNZN at Cook 20 Feb 1949 as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class then to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on the following days. Cook was renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 then to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949. He sailed in that ship to NZ and on arrival was posted to Philomel 17 Jan 1950 and his rate advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class backdated to 23 Feb 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 3 Oct 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1951. Served in Philomel 4 Dec 1951–15 Jan 1953 then in the Reserve Fleet until drafted to Lachlan 14 Mar 1953. Served in Bellona 12 Feb 1954 And returned to Philomel 23 Jun 1954. Served in Lachlan, Philomel, Wakefield and Philomel between 31 Aug 1954 and 23 Jul 1955. Sent to Maori in the UK and served in HMS Collingwood for eight months until drafted to Royalist 23 Apr 1956 and was part of the crew which sailed Royalist to NZ being involved in the Suez affair. On arrival in NZ served the rest of his time in either Philomel or Royalist until Discharged to RA on 19 Feb 1964 and went to live in Papatoetoe. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 24 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| GUILFORD, Lindsay Ian | 15547 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 16 Jun 1940. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Jul 1956 and to Junior Signalman 20 Dec 1956. Drafted 17 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for the Second Commission tour. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 18 Dec 1957. Served in the Communications Division. RTNZ 4 Jun 1958. Served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958 and advanced to Signalman 18 Mar 1959. Later served in Stawell and Pukaki where he changed his trade to Telegraph Operator Class 2 (TO2) 1 May 1960. Sent to the UK Jan 1961 to be a crew member to sail Taranaki to NZ for the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to TO1 on 5 May 1961. Later served in Otago 6 Aug 1962–9 Mar 1964 and in Royalist 12 Mar 1965–12 Jun 1966. Served in Philomel 13 Jun 1966. DEE 17 Jun 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GUINEY, Ian Emerson | 460674 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Ashburton 23 Sep 1930. Locomotive Fireman for NZ Railways, Frankton. Previous service in the Army. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 as a Gunner and flew to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the next day. Attached FAP to Canadian NCO School 13 Sep 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Brit Com Trg Depot for PT Course 20 May–16 Jun 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted NCO Troop Sigs 8 Oct 1953 and to Temporary Bombardier 1 Mar 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 16–23 Jul 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Promoted Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by RNZAF Hastings (Flight 2) from Sydney to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Discharged 12 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He later became in 1974 a General Service Hand (GSH) Air Assistant in the RNZAF Central Flying School, Wigram. Awarded the Air Efficiency Award 7 Apr 1988. His engagement was due to expire 23 Sep 1990 but CFS was trying to extend this time by 12 months. Died Christchurch 26 Jun 2006 aged 76 years. |
| GUINNESS, Mark Arthur | 206016 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned NZ 22 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 164 days. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 9 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1119 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his father’s address in Palmerston North. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GULDBRANDSEN, James Clarence | 14275 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 20/02/2058 | Born Hastings, New Zealand on 14 Apr 1931. He was a telephone technician before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was sent to HMAS Cerberus from 23 Jul 1952–8 Jul 1953. After RTNZ he was drafted to Irirangi 13 Jul 1953–24 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb–28 Jun 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 28 Jun 1955 then to Stawell 20 Aug 1955. He returned to Irirangi 22 Jul 1956. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Handbook, but he was only in Royalist for passage to Australia 20–25 May 1957 to attend courses in HMAS Cerberus 25 May 1957–19 Feb 1958. He did not serve in Korea. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 29 May 1967. Did not qualify for the NZGSM (K). Discharged by purchase 14 Jun 1974. |
| GULLIDGE, Trevor Alfred | 204688 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 19/04/2055 | Born Cardiff, Wales, UK, 8 Apr 1928. Previous service in the Merchant Navy for eight years and became a Chief Cook. Employed as a chef at the Matamata Hotel. Attested in Kayforce 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Jan 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Mar 1954. Discharged to unit 10 Apr 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Jun 1954 and was discharged to unit on 17 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed NCO i/c Officers Cook House NZ Base HQ 1 Dec 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier (Corporal Cook) 1 Apr 1955 and to Bombardier 1 Jul 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20–22 Jun 1955 and was discharged to unit. M/O NZ Base Camp and attached FAP to Brit Com Gen Hosp (guarding prisoner) 9 Aug 1955. M/I NZ Base HQ 11 Aug 1955 CTBA Brit Com Gen Hosp and emplaned Iwakuni 16 Aug 1955 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Aug 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas on year 234 days. Discharged 19 Oct 1955. Awarded the UN Korea Medal sent 29 Jan 1954 which was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives). This was re-sent 29 Aug 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 7 Sep 2009 aged 81 years. |
| GUMMER, Evan Charles | 33597 | Warrant Officer 1st Class | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/06/2054 | Born in NZ 25 Apr 1908. Served in 2 NZEF 1942–46. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in the office of the Deputy Adjutant General (Major G. Pleasants). Took over the appointment of Records Clerk. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. He was responsible for the organisation and planning of the Headquarters Office. He was appointed Chief Clerk at Headquarters of the New Zealand Kayforce in Aug 1950. SOS Kayforce 3 Oct 1954 and was reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GUNDRY, Kenneth Carpenter (birth name KANERI) | 203964 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 13 Mar 1922. WWII service in Div Cav. Also served in BCOF, Japan (827181, Trooper, Maori Battalion. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs N. Gundry (mother) Birkenhead. Served under the name of GUNDRY. Discharged from BCOF, Japan on 6 Aug 1947. He was a carpenter working for Thos Clements, Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by travelled in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea disembarking 16 Aug 1961 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Served in Korea one year 237 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Apr 1953 and discharged from the Army. Served in Kayforce under the name of KANERI. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Birkenhead, North Shore, 31 Mar 1996 aged 74 years. |
| GUNION, Victor Alexander | 208137 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Palmerston North 5 Apr 1930. Came from Alexandria. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Served mainly in 10 Tpt Coy in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1120 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to an address in Alexandra. |
| GUNN, John Norman | 337093 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Matamata 1 Oct 1934. Employed as a driver and labourer in Onehunga before entering the RNZN as a Stoker on 28 Jan 1954. His initial training was in Tamaki and Philomel and like many others his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954–13 Sep 1956 and advanced through the rates to Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering). Was in Philomel 14 Sep 1956 until drafted on 15 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for the Second Commission tour. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ he later served in Black Prince, Kaniere where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and Royalist. DEE 21 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| GUNN, Ronald Edward | 815678 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 02/11/2056 | Born Masterton 21 Jan 1933. TF soldier. Jockey prior to his first tour to Korea and Labourer before the second. Attested 7 Aug 1953 and underwent training in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC 4 Sep 1953. M/O Burnham 6pm 9 Mar 1954 to emplanement at Wellington 10 Mar on Teal flight 6 to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 20 Mar and entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. M/O 20 Sep and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Cooking Course and M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ. M/O 10 (NZ Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas for Sydney and deplaned Harewood 5 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served one year 57 days this trip. Discharged 8 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Re-enlisted 18 Oct 1955 and Posted to RNZASC as Cook. M/O Burnham 6pm, 28 Nov 1955 to Papakura for emplanement. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM Airliner (Teal) for Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Tokyo 4 Dec 1955. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo then posted to RNZASC 13 Dec 1955 and onto 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Mar 1956 while performing duties in the Officers Mess. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, 15 May 1956 and continued these duties and reverted to DVR on ceasing to do these duties 1 Aug 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Oct 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He served another period of 336 days making a total of two years 28 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Dec 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Riwaka 14 Jul 2015 aged 82 years. |
| GUNTER, Thomas Gordon | 208783 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Hastings 3 Apr 1914, Came from Wellington. Driver for Wellington City Tramways. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952, M/O NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 15 Sep 1953 and M/I to this unit on 21 Sep 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1954. Enlisted in Regular Force 8 Jul 1954 and served in 2 Constr Sqn. M/O Linton Camp to Burnham and TSFD from RNZE to NZ Regt 13 Jul 1955. Discharged 3 Jun 1959. Died Palmerston North 17 Nov 1983 aged 69 years. Buried Foxton Cemetery. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GURNEY, Ian Maurice | 12478 | Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Whanganui on 25 Feb 1927. Carpenter's apprentice before he enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Signaller. First sea service in Bellona. Promoted Signalman 30 Mar 1950. Service in Bellona ended 11 Mar 1951. Embarked in Hawea (passage only) for course at HMAS Cerberus in Australia. Drafted to Taupo 30 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. While Taupo was in Singapore he was TSFD to work in the Royal Navy’s Kranji Wireless Transmission Station 3 Feb–21 Apr 1952 and returned to Taupo on 22 Apr 1952. The operators on duty here were often called part of the “Far East Fleet Pool’. On RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 he remained in Taupo. Drafted to Tamaki on 26 Jan 1953 and Philomel. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Died Palmerston North, 18 Aug 1996 aged 69 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| GURR, Edward Frederick | 12806 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Worthing, Sussex, UK, 23 Oct 1926. Employed as a carpenter before he entered the RN as a Stoker on 18 Jun 1945. Served in HMS Royal Arthur, Duke, Imperieuse, Victory and very briefly in the light cruiser Ceylon. He was then drafted to LST 3516 on 27 Nov 1945 and sailed to Malta where he as based at HMS St Angelo 30 Apr 1947. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 6 Jun 1946. While still at St Angelo LST 3516 was renamed HMS Striker and he continued to serve from 1 May–1 Dec 1947. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 2 May 1947. Released into Class ‘A’ Reserve 12 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN on 6 Jun 1949 at Maori in London as a Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan 29 Jul 1949–24 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 25 Aug 1951–3 Jan 1952. Drafted to Rotoiti 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. While in Korea he was sent across to serve in Belfast 3 Feb–28 May 1952 and then returned to Rotoiti. He then TSFD to Taupo 18 Sep 1952 and returned to Auckland in that ship on 21 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel 22 Oct 1952–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan–27 Nov 1953. Then returned to Philomel and served in ML 3552 9 Sep 1954–9 May 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. DEE 5 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GUSH, Alan Lyndon | 204129 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Palmerston North 5 Apr 1930. Employed as a presser in Coo-ee Dry cleaners, Palmerston North. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 17–29 May 1952 and returned to unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 9–19 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Lance Corporal LMG ‘C’ Pl) 19 Nov 1952. Reverted to Driver 16 Dec 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and furlough, via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not return to Korea as he wanted to get married and was discharged 28 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 186 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| GUSH, William Charles | 203531 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 on flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure, Japan, 29 Jul 1951. Then travelled to Korea. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Motor cyclist attached to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged direct to his unit 12 Dec 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 247 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Apr 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Hamilton, 2 Sep 1986, aged 60 years. |
| GUTHRIE, Clyde Robert | 15887 | Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 20 Dec 1939. Entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Recruit. Advanced to Junior Radio Electricians Mate 4th Class 4 on 23 Nov 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 18 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japan and Korea. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 20 May 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in several ships and stations including Irirangi, Lachlan, Irirangi where he advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 2 Nov 1960, Philomel advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 2 Nov 1961, Royalist again and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Nov 1962, Irirangi again and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Nov 1963 then served in Pukaki. DEE 19 Dec 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Whanganui 24 Oct 2011 aged 72 years. |
| GUTHRIE, Ivan Andrew | 914310 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and travelled onwards by civil aircraft via Guam to deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 Jul 1954. M/I NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1956 from this flight. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1124 was sent 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Omaru. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Oamaru 11 Feb 1988. |
| GUTSCHLAG, Noel Albert | 208401 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Napier 4 Jan 1929. Driver for Newvale Coal Co, Gore. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Sent to the School of Sigs, Trentham Camp for Corps Training. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1952. Had several conflicts with R&SOs and military behaviour which cost him time in detention and money. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953. Further conflicts with military law, AWOL twice more. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 313 days. Discharged 22 Apr 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1126 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Gore. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 12 Jul 2019 aged 90 years. |
| GUTSELL, Alexander Stanley | 971658 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/03/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Invercargill 16 Jul 1932. Alex was a sawmiller like his older brother at the Blackhorn Sawmill, Waikawa Valley Road. Served in the CMT and then served in the TF in 33 Bty RNZA. Attested 23 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled onto Japan by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 27 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 3 Apr 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 6 Apr 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 18 Jul 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 1 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 15 Oct 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Apr 1955. His flight was delayed for medical reasons. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 18 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 23 May 1955. Served overseas one year 61 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1955 and reposted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1126 was sent on 22 Mar 1957 to his given address in Ranfurly. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Died Invercargill, 28 Oct 2001 aged 69 years. Younger brother of Clarene Alfred Gutsell. |
| GUTSELL, Arthur Albert William Earle | 11255 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Alexandra on 16 Apr 1928. Entered the RNZN 18 Jul 1946 as an Assistant Steward. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 31 Jan 1947. Advanced to Steward 18 Jul 1947. Returned to Tamaki 26 Jan 1948. DEE 17 Jul 1949. Re-entered the RNZN 8 Jun 1950 in the rate of Steward. Drafted to Lachlan 28 Jul 1950–25 Jan 1951 and advanced to Leading Steward 11 Dec 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 27 Nov 1951, promoted Acting Petty Officer Steward 28 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Promoted P.O. Steward 12 Dec 1952 and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained with Rotoiti until 2 Jul 1953. Final service was in Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 7 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GUTSELL, Clarence Alfred | 208727 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Riverton 20 Jul 1929. Clarence was a sawmiller at the Waitane Sawmilling Co. Attested 3 Apr 1952 on 23 Oct 1953 Kayforce. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Burnham. Did not adhere to Unit R&SOs and committed several disciplinary breaches. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I to his unit 28 Aug 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ 5 Apr 1953 and was employed on escort duties. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 18–21 May 1953 and was discharged to his unit. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Mar 1954. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 18 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 283 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. At this time he was a foreman at the Bluff Canning Coy Attested in the Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp 15 Dec 1957. M/I to FTC Kota Tinggi 27 Dec 1957 for training at Jungle Warfare School. M/O Nyassa Camp 12 Feb 1953, M/I to Ipoh Area 13 Feb 1958 and M/O Ipoh Area to Tanah Hitam Camp 4 Mar 1958.Later served in D Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Lyttelton 19 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. TSFD to the RF Reserve 18 Mar 1960. Died Dunedin 11 May 1983 aged 53 years. Older brother of Alexander Stanley Gutsell. |
| GUY, Ross William | 205269 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Christchurch on 20 Jun 1931. Employed as a cutter for the uniform and clothing Manufacturer A Levy Ltd, Wellington. Served in CMT 5th Intake and became a serving TF soldier for three years. Marched into Waiouru Camp 11.30pm on 27 Jan 1953 (from the Wellington train) as a Lance Corporal. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements in Wellington on 28 Jan 1953. (A clerical error?) Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training and was posted to Active Service on 15 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland on 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and is next shown as deplaning Japan and M/I to NZRTU on 28 Jun 1953. His passage from Japan to Korea is not shown on his record but was probably by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea on 13 Jul 1953. M/O from 10 (NZ Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland on 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and was posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| GUYTON, James Leslie | 207904 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Born Gore, Southland 8 Dec 1924. Came from Invercargill. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battle casualty, gunshot wound to right thigh. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1951 for RTNZ for medical reasons (walking case) and deplaned Wellington on 15 May 1951. Served overseas 146 days. Discharged 26 Sep 1951. Returned to Invercargill. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to his address in Invercargill. Died Invercargill 28 Sep 1992 aged 67 years. Buried Soldiers Ave, Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| GYDE, Robin Harold Edwin | 676149 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 13/04/2056 | Born Eketahuna 28 Aug 1934. Served in CMR and then in the TF. Attested in Kayforce 28 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea circa 22 Jun 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Served as a driver in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy in Duck Bill and Gloucester Valley areas. Was rather proud of the fact that he had the only QL Bedford Truck fitted with air horns, borrowed (permanently) from the US Marine Corps. Returned to Sydney on the ship New Australia and flew from Sydney to New Zealand. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living in Tauranga 2004 and died 2 Oct 2005 aged 69 years. |
| HAAMI, John Honi (AKA Denny Jones) | 206882 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Te Karaka, Gisborne 3 Nov 1928. Labourer at Hastings at time of enlistment 19 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland about 4.45pm on 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Gisborne, 24 Jun 1983. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. May be related to 14127 HAAMI, Te Ua Boydy who served in the RNZN. |
| HAAMI, Te Ua Boydy | 14127 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Te Karaka, north-west of Gisborne 3 Feb 1931. Employed as an apprentice fireman with NZ Railways before enlisting as a Stoker in the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952. After basic training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1952. Was less than a month in Philomel then drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1952. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Jul 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 the only ship to serve exactly one year from departure to Korea and return. Also served in Tamaki and Philomel then was drafted to Black Prince (for passage only) to attend a course in HMAS Ruschcutter in eastern Sydney. On RTNZ was in Philomel and then drafted to Pukaki 25 Feb 1956. As Pukaki was then in Korean water it is presumed that he flew to join the ship in Korea or Japan. Pukaki RTNZ in Jul 1956 but he remained in the ship and sailed in Dec 1956 as an escort for the Endeavour to the edge of the pack ice in Antarctica. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel and later served in Black Prince, Lachlan and again in Black Prince he returned to Philomel 9 Jan 1960. DEE 23 Jan 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. May be related to 206882 Gunner John HAAMI, who was also Born Te Karaka and served in the RNZA in Korea. |
| HAAWE, Hone Arapeti | 204183 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Herekino, Mangonui County, Northland 2 Aug 1927. Labourer for Bycroft Ltd, Auckland. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 22 Apr 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Feb 1953 but was reverted to Gunner 27 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HACCHE, Winton Richard (Dick) | 203945 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 06/02/2053 | Born Gisborne 21Jun 1929. Linesman for Post & Telegraph Department a Papakura. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Attached FAP Brit Com Occupation Force Korea Detention Barracks, Kure 6 Aug 1951 to attend Provost Course. Posted to NZ Base HQ 10 Dec 1951 and remained attached FAP Brit Com Occupation Force Detention Barracks, Kure. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Dec 1951 and appointed Provost NCO. Entered Korea 6 Apr 1952. TSFD from RNZA to the RNZ Pro Corps on 30 May 1952. Was attached to Brit Com Base Provost Coy at Pusan on arrival in Korea and was then posted to NZ Base at Pusan. Attached again on two occasions to BCFK Field Punishment Centre Pusan. Attached FAP No.1 Pro Section Brit Com Field Maint Area and ceased to be attached to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 26 Oct 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 2 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 6 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 11 Apr 1953. Died Hastings 22 Oct 2015 aged 86 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HACKETT, Edward Roy (Ted) | 203710 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Feilding 23 Jul 1929. Upholsterer for Smith and Brown, Auckland. Attested in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Regimental Pool then posted to NZ Base HQ. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 5 Apr 1951. Re-posted to NZ Base HQ 8 Jul 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Nov 1951. Accidentally injured 23 Apr 1952 when the jeep he was driving was struck from behind by a truck and overturned. Admitted Norwegian MASH, TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station and was TSFD on 1 May 1952 to Brit Com Gen Hospital in Kure, Japan and then to No.6 Convalescent Depot. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight (Ararangi Sunderland flying boat) at Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Sep 1952. Later Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died, possibly in Australia, 6 Nov 2014 aged 84 years. |
| HACKETT, Henry Horace Mancel | 204732 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Balmoral, Auckland, 15 Aug 1927. Carpenter last employed at the Carlton Gore Garage, New Market. Also gave his profession as clothes presser for Guthrie Bowron at Auckland. Was a steward at Fort Dorset from 26 Aug 1953 but was discharged after two months. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements 4 May 1954. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 21 Sep 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HACKFORD, John Denis | 208211 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/03/2055 | Born Hull, UK, 13 Mar 1935. Served in BCOF with NZ Forces. Embarked on the Dunera at Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 2 Aug. Taken on strength of 3 Bn NZ Regt. Promoted Acting Corporal 30 Sep 1947. Attached to Tokyo Battalion 1 Nov 1947–23 Mar 1948. Embarked Japan 31 Jul and RTNZ disembarking Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 17 Sep 1948. Rubber worker at Marathon Rubber Co, Woolston, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Injured in a jeep accident 1 Jan 1952 and was admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Entered Korea 8 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt as Dental Officer's (Captain Cull) Driver. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Dec 1952. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 14 Apr 1953 until 16 Jul 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and was then attached FAP to 5 Air Force Sqn 26 Aug–1 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jan 1955 while holding appointment of Corporal Instructor at NZ Base Camp and to Lance Corporal 25 Feb 1955. Was granted two 12-month extensions to his service in Korea and took his furlough on each occasion in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 3 years 236 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce but was discharged on 3 Mar 1956 without returning to Korea. Joined Regular Force 28 Sep 1956 and was posted to Southern District Transport Company. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 16 Jul 1963 and substantiated the same day. Posted to RNZASC School Waiouru 15 Jun 1966. Promoted Staff Sergeant 8 Jun 1967 with seniority from 18 Nov 1966. Posted to Papakura Camp 15 Jul 1970 and assumed the appointment of Instructor Papakura Platoon 1 Nov 1971. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal and KWSM. Living in Papakura 1996. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Papakura, 10 Sep 2007 aged 72 years. |
| HADDOCK, Cecil Thomas | 207247 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 14/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Raetihi 1 Oct 1920. Came from Hokitika. Motor mechanic with NZ Railway Road Services at Hokitika. Served in Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast Regt for about one year with Army number 3/4/483. Previous service in the Army in 2 NZEF with Service No 253756. Embarked for overseas service with 8th Reinforcements 10 Dec 1942. Disembarked Egypt 5 Jan 1943. Served in 6 NZ Div Wksp and NZ Engr Training Depot. Posted from 6 NZ Div Workshop to 2 NZ Div Workshop 1 Jul 1943. Also served in 5 NZ Inf Bde Workshop in Italy 11 Jun 1943–8 May 1945 then back to NZEME 2 NZ Div Workshop. RTNZ in HMT Mooltan arriving on 20 Dec 1945 and disembarked Lyttelton 21 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged from 2 NZEF 22 Mar 1946. Enlisted in Territorial Force 2 Feb 1950. Mechanic for Miekle and Son Blenheim. Enlisted in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from and travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and entered Korea 24 Jun. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 22 Aug 1952 at 16 Fd Regt and to Sergeant 16 Jun 1953 at NZ Base HQ. M/O and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Dec 1953. Embarked 14 Jan 1954 at Sasebo in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva, Fiji. Disembarked at Devonport, Auckland, 2 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 262 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1136 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to an address in Hokitika. Returned to Hokitika. Died Turangi 10 Aug 1974 aged 54 years. Buried Turangi Cemetery. Brother of Francis William Haddock. |
| HADDOCK, Francis William | 207729 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Ohakune 16 Oct 1924. Previous service in RNZAF in the Pacific theatre on Guadalcanal and Los Negros. Service No 437160 with rank of Leading Aircraftman. Discharged Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Tractor operator. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 20 Jul 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged 20 Dec 1952. Brother of Cecil Thomas Haddock. Died Christchurch 15 Sep 1976 aged 52 years. |
| HADDRELL, Leslie Frederick John | 208493 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 1 Sep 1925. Embarked for service in BCOF Japan 29 May 1946 (648075, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farmhand from Taupiri near Hamilton. Next-of-kin Mr F.P. Haddrell (father) of Taupiri.) Was attached to NZ Tokyo Battalion for approx six weeks in Jan 1947. RTNZ and disembarked at Wellington on 5 Jul 1947, was discharged on 13 Aug 1947. Enlisted in the RNZAF in 1949 (73591 Aircraftman 2nd Class) but requested his release after five months service. He was employed as a motor mechanic for Ford Motor Co at Christchurch. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1954 on Teal flight (RMA Aranui) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil flight and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for a course of instruction 13 Feb 1953. Apparently remained at CATC Inchon until returning to 16 Fd Regt on 25 Nov 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained in NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 11 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 281 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Apr 1954. Died 18 Jun 1985, Wellington aged 60 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAENGA, Edward | 206883 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Tuparoa, East Coast, 10 Jun 1928. Shepherd for Mr T Mackey at Ruatoria. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. TSFD from RNZA to the RNZASC on 16 Jan 1953. He then TSFD from RNZASC to back to the RNZA on 4 Feb 1953. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Posted to Dog Troop, 162 Bty. RTNZ on charter flight for discharge (compassionate). Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year 125 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were returned unclaimed. Medals re-issued but these were lost during the 1980s. Replacements issued at cost in 1993. Discharged 1 Feb 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAENGA, Rangi Albert | 206969 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast 24 Sep 1930. Dairy farmer at Ruatoria. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAENGA, Saul (Haora) | 206608 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Tikitiki, East Coast, on 4 May 1931. Press operator, Precision Engineering Co Ltd, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 31 Oct 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. His brother Lima Haenga went through the process of enlistment, passed the medical, dental and other testing then decided he did not want to serve in Kayforce. Saul went into Kayforce under his brother's name as he wanted to save the family name. It was his mother who alerted Army HQ of this matter and she was commended for this action. Saul Haora was enlisted under his own name at Hiro in Japan on 31 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 27 Apr 1952. He served well. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAERE, Whitipoho | 206968 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast 13 Nov 1930. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 13 Dec 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo circa 29 Dec 1952 for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1140 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to the Post Office, Tolaga Bay. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 7 Aug 1997 aged 67 years. |
| HAGEN, Mervyn Henrik | 211098 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Fitzroy, New Plymouth 15 Mar 1928. Employed in Post & Telegraph Department in the Telegraph Branch before joining RNZN, as a Signalman, with Service No 11335. Had served in HMNZS Bellona, HMNZS Taupo but not in Korean waters. Was still serving in HMNZS Kiwi when he made his application to join Kayforce. Discharged from RNZN 20 Nov 1952 having completed six years engagement. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 30 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953 and was posted to H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Was at Ingleburn Camp for part of his service in Korea. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to then NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight deplaning at Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth 21 Aug 1972 aged 44 years. |
| HAGGART, Alan Joseph | 207906 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Gore, Southland 23 Feb 1925. Served in the Home Guard during WWII. Also served in RNZAF for two years as a fabric worker with Service No 44467 and the rank of Aircraftman 1st Class. Served with the Force Maintenance Unit on Bougainville, Servicing Unit Bougainville and with 2 Sqn (Bomber Reconnaissance with Venturas at this stage) at Jacquinot Bay, on the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Butcher for Southland Frozen Meat Co, Matura. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. After training mainly in Waiouru he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Lost a small number of personal items in a fire at the QM store at Pusan in Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, New Guinea to Sydney. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 7 Aug 1952. Returned initially to Gore. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1142 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to his given address in Gore. Died Dunedin, 24 Jul 1993 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which may have been claimed by his family. |
| HAGGAS, Michael | 204130 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 24 Mar 1929. Previous service in the Royal Navy at Pangborne Nautical College as Senior Cadet Officer. Casual labourer for Mr R.M. Barker at Mangapehi. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while at sea on 4 Aug 1951. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked at Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for the sea trip to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 8 Oct 1951 and appointed Section Commander ‘C’ Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Was several times attached to NZ Base HQ and returned to his unit. Attached FAP 25 Canadian Detention Barracks temporary staff. Promoted Corporal 8 Apr 1952. Must have also spent time attached to 12 Fd Sqn, Royal Engineers as he was reprimanded there for an omission. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAGGO, John Maxwell Kay | 9118 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Pukekohe 9 Sep 1927. Farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN on 4 Feb 1944 and was granted the rate of Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Gambia on 11 Feb 1945 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 9 Mar 1945. Was on board when the ship was engaged with towing the damaged HMS Ulster to Leyte Gulf in May 1945. He was on board when Gambia bombarded the Japanese mainland and she represented New Zealand at the formal surrender on 2 Sep 1945. RTNZ in Dec 1945. TSFD to the Communications Branch in late 1945. Served in Arabis and went to England in this ship and returned in Taupo when that vessel was bought for the RNZN. Also served in Kaniere. Drafted as Acting Leading Telegraphist to Tutira 11 May 1950. On 3 Jul this ship left for Korean waters. On 14 Jun 1950 he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 and then served at Irirangi, Waiouru. Later served in Black Prince as Petty Officer Telegraphist. Discharged to Shore 8 Sep 1957, Engagement Expired. Went to Ngaruawahia. Died Hamilton 18 Jun 1987. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAIG, James | 206986 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Gisborne 9 May 1930. Came from Tikitiki, East Coast. Clerk for Waiapu Farmers Co-op Co Ltd, Tikitiki. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952, posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Dec and entered Korea 16 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 26 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Westport 7 Jan 1976, aged 46 years. His family may be entitled to his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAIG, William Tutepuaki | 206071 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Gisborne 14 Mar 1928. Linesman for State Hydro Department, Napier. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Had only been in Korea for a short time when he was admitted 23 Feb 1951 to 60 Indian Fd Amb, TSFD to 3rd American Stationary Hospital 27 Feb 1951, was diagnosed with smallpox and was placed on the dangerously ill list. TSFD to Brit Com General Hosp Kure, made a satisfactory recovery and was discharged from hospital 14 Apr 1951 to 16 Fd Regt. Was sent on TOD to Tokyo 10–15 Jun 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. First part of return was to Australia and completed the journey to NZ deplaning Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from the Teal flying boat Ararangi. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Sep 1952. Applied for re-enlistment in Kayforce in Aug 1954 but did not return to Korea. Died Tikitiki, 31 Jul 1997 aged 69 years. |
| HAIGNEY, Raymond | 12605 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Ladgate, Durham, UK, 11 Jan 1928. Employed as an assembler before entering the RN on 12 Dec 1945 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in shore stations until drafted to HMS Vanguard 26 Nov 1946–16 Jul 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman 26 Mar 1947 and had qualified Radar Controller 3rd Class the same date. Drafted to HMS Resource (depot ship) 19 Jul 1947–19 Jan 1948. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 18 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN at Cook 6 Feb 1949, renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 then to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949. He sailed in that ship to NZ and on arrival was drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1949–20 May 1951. Served in Philomel and Tamaki 24 Oct–1 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951–14 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 he remained in his ship then served in Philomel 15 Aug 1953. Travelled back to Maori 22 Jan 1955 and was DEE in England 3 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Offered for sale at Dix, Noonan and Webb 19–20 Jul 2017. Korea 1950–53 (R. Haigney. A.B. N.Z.12605) impressed naming a little uneven in parts; UN Korea 1950–54, unnamed, very fine (2) £120–140. Sold with New Zealand Defence Force letter confirming that 12605 R. Hargney [sic] served aboard HMNZS Rotoiti in Korean waters between Oct 1950 and Nov 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HAINES, Clarence Walter Henry (Clarrie) | 207697 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Leeston, Canterbury 16 May 1925. Footwear (boots) factory operator for Suckling Brothers, Christchurch. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952 from the Teal flying boat Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 166 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952 and was living in Christchurch. Died Rangiora, 5 Jun 1998 aged 73 years. Family later received the NZOSM and the KWSM. |
| HAINES, Ian Patrick | 14470 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK, 1 Feb 1927. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RN on 28 May 1945 as an Assistant Steward with Service No D/LX 750480. Underwent initial training in Royal Arthur and served in shore stations for much of his service including time in Golden Hind (Sydney Australia) Nov 1945–Feb 1946. Drafted to Bonaventure (depot ship) which was based in Australia and may well have returned to the UK in this vessel. Served briefly in Drake then drafted to Vanguard (Britain’s largest warship at the time) 4 May 1948. Advanced to Leading Steward 27 Apr 1948. Released to the Reserve 24 Jun 1950. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 22 Oct 1954 as a Steward. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955. He sailed from Auckland 23 Jul 1955 in Pukaki to serve in SE Asia and Korea and was in Korean waters about Aug 1955 to May 1956. Advanced to Leading Steward 1 Feb 1956. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug 1956–15 Mar 1958. Also served in both Rotoiti and Endeavour but does not appear to have gone to Antarctica and Irirangi where he advanced to Petty Officer Steward 14 Jul 1960. DEE 10 Oct 1960. His WWII service awards are not known except for War Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HAINES, Percy Edwin | 207855 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Blenheim 27Jun 1927. Clerk for Levin & Co, Blenheim. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was employed in 162 Bty Command Post and in RHQ Troop for a period whilst in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 86) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Admitted Wairau Hospital 24–28 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1952. Living at Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Auckland 28 Jan 2018 aged 90 years. |
| HAIR, Selwyn David | 568169 | Corporal | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Hastings 19 Aug 1932. Assistant Linesman for Wairoa Electric Power Board. 2nd Intake CMT then serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt. TSFD to Kayforce 2 Dec 1952 and was attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 and travelled by Teal aircraft to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan where he deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 19 May 1953. Clerk in 10 Tpt Coy Wksp. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Jul 1954 and to Temporary Corporal 25 Sep 1954 when he was appointed MT clerk. Promoted Corporal 20 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Flew from Australia to New Zealand by Teal aircraft. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and re-posted to Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Joined Regular Force 11 Jul 1966 and served in RNZDC until 23 Jul 1970 when he was discharged from Woodbourne Dental Section. |
| HAISTY, James O'Neill | 802731 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Greymouth on 16 Aug 1930. Coal miner at the Blackball, Greymouth, then Bushman for State Sawmills Roa, Westland. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas flight via Port Moresby, Guam and then to Iwakuni. Entered Japan 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 18 May 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Served mainly at the Imjin River area and at the Truce position. Div Tpt Pl was mainly involved in transporting / driving senior officers of the Commonwealth Division. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Dec 1953. Was for a time Major General Murray's driver when he was appointed Divisional Commander. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Played in the NZ Rugby Team at Hiro in Japan. Had his camera stolen by two Royal Irish Fusiliers who sold the camera to a pawn shop. They were disciplined for that act but Lance Corporal Haisty had to pay the pawnbroker 3000 yen to get his camera back. Promoted Lance Corporal 2 Nov 1954. Embarked Kure 6 Nov 1954 on the New Australia which went to Pusan to pick up more returnees before heading south to disembark Sydney and flying to Auckland. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Served overseas one year 206 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living in Queensland, Australia since 1959. Owner/driver of a brewery truck for Castlemaine Beer. Later Owner of Royal Automobile Club Queensland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Retired but still active as a wood carver 2006. Died 16 Feb 2015 aged 85 years in Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia. |
| HAITANA, Jack Wiro | 622018 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Raetihi 25 Jan 1931. Labourer for Ministry of Works at Whanganui. 5th Intake CMT. Then served as a TF soldier in D Coy, 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia and completed the return journey and deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Was delayed by being admitted to hospital in Sydney with asthma. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Now bulldozer driver for Ministry of Works at Whanganui. Re-enlisted in 20th Reinforcements, at Burnham Camp 8 Nov 1955 and re-embarked Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on a on a Royal Mail airliner (Teal) to Sydney. Re-entered Japan 4 Dec 1955 and re-entered Korea 14 Dec and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Japan 16 Nov 1956 and RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings on 23 Apr 1956 for compassionate reasons. Served 145 days on second deployment. Discharged 5 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 1 Apr 1989 aged 57 years. |
| HAKARAIA, Hohaia Joseph | 203681 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/10/2053 | Born Russell on 14 Oct 1928. Served in BCOF, Japan, 15 Jul 1947 to 16 Aug 1948. Carpentry Trainee at Kaikohe. Attested in Kayforce Main Body on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fd Regt gun number 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Accidently injured 6 Nov 1951 and was admitted to Tokyo Army Hospital and then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on 1 Jun 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.67) on furlough and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952. Re-emplaned for Korea 14 Jul 1952. Re-entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Gun No.1, 3 Mar 1953, but reverted to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 as Gunner for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Feb 1954. Total service in Korea two years 285 days. Joined Regular Force 10 Jun 1963. Served as section 2i/c in 2 Platoon, A Company, 1 Gurr’s Battalion in Malaya and Borneo Nov 1963-Nov 1965. Mentioned in CONTACT REPORT of action near LUBOK ANTU, Sarawak, 9 Aug 1965. Promoted Temporary Corporal. GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’ forwarded to HQ NZ Force Singapore in Dec 1966. Also served in South Vietnam having TSFD from RNZIR to RNZA. Deplaned Tan Son Nhut airport 1 Aug 1966. Gun Number 161 Bty. Emplaned Vung Tau 28 Aug 1967 for RTNZ. Served as National Service Training Unit Instructor at Waiouru. Returned to 161 Bty in South Vietnam deplaning Vung Tau 19 Jul 1969. Emplaned Vietnam 11 Jun 1970 for return to Singapore and then to NZ. Last appointment in Army, Sergeant Instructor at Regular Force Depot. Discharged on medical grounds 20 Jul 1973. Died at Bay of Islands Hospital, Kawakawa, 6 Aug 1995 (Cancer). Also awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (V), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAKARAIA, John Wereta | 12860 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Bulls, Manawatu, 11 Jun 1930. Employed as a butcher before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel until drafted to Bellona 3 Apr 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 9 Nov 1950. Served in Philomel 30 Aug 1951–23 Jan 1953. Returned to Bellona 24 Jun 1952 and was in the Reserve Fleet 16 Jan 1953–24 Mar 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Mar 1953 but the ship had sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. There is nothing on his Posting Card to identify how he travelled to meet his ship. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Philomel 27 May 1954. DEE 12 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAKARAIA, Lawton David | 206884 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Otaki on 16 Feb 1926. Labourer for the Public Works Department at Tawatapu. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Continued the journey to Japan by civil airliner deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 277 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tarawera on 10 Feb 1984 aged 58 years. |
| HAKARAIA, Manihera | 204543 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Auckland 15 Aug 1925. Came from Russell, Bay of Islands. Railway employee NZ Government Railways, Penrose Depot. Sometimes known as Samuel Maunsell. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 7 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 10 Mar 1953. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 7–23 Jun 1953 for artillery training course and again 29 Nov–14 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 Feb 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 21 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 Auckland from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Died Hamilton 26 Aug 1978 aged 53 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAKARAIA, Rangi (Sonny) | 204604 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Ohinemutu, Rotorua 13 Dec 1929. Labourer for Maori Affairs Department, Rotorua. Attested 2 Dec 1952in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Rotorua. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. A small group comprising Driver R.W. Milne, Driver W. Burgess, Driver P. Hemana, Corporal E.A. Priest, Driver R. Hakaraia, Driver C.H. Stansfield and Driver P.K. Derwin M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 10 Jun 2005 aged 76 years. Sonny was the President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 1986–1990 and attended NZKVA functions in his wheelchair when he was able. |
| HALE, Richard Thomas | 11819 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton on 24 Jun 1923. Served in the RN and was appointed to Delight a D-class destroyer, Sep 1939–39 Jul 1940 which served in the Norwegian campaign and was sunk by bombing on 29 Jul 1940. This was followed by service in Ascania, Nov 1940–Jun 1942, formerly an Atlantic passenger ship converted to an armed merchant cruiser. During this period he served in the Halifax Escort Force, Bermuda and Halifax Escort Force, North Atlantic Escort force and then came to the New Zealand Station. TSFD from the Royal Naval Reserve to the Royal New Zealand Naval Reserve on 2 Jun 1942. Served in Leander Jul 1943–Mar 1944. Lieutenant 3 Jun 1943. Served in Western Isles for two months, a former passenger ship taken by the RN as an escort command training ship. Then served in Cowslip, a Flower-class corvette, May 1944–Oct 1945. RTNZ Jun 1946. Served in Achilles and then Bellona. Appointed to Taupo as 2i/c Exec Off 15 Dec 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 3 Jun 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. After RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 he was sent to the UK for advanced training and on exchange service for two and a half years from 20 Apr 1953. In Maori awaiting passage to NZ 20 Apr 1955. Appointed to Hawea in command 31 Aug 1955. Appointed to Pukaki on 29 May 1955 (in command) and sailed to serve once more in SE Asian and Korean waters. Later director of Naval Recruiting in Nov 1957. Aide de Camp to the Governor General on 1 Sep 1959. Appointed to Royalist as 27 Feb 1962. Later Appointed in Command of Otago 24 Nov 1967. Granted Act rank of Commodore 16 Jun 1969. Later Commodore 30 Jun 1970 and appointed Deputy Chief of Naval Staff 1 Jun70. Served in Wakefield as Honorary Aide de Camp to the Shahansha of Iran 27 Sep 1974. Released from RNZN on 30 Dec 1974. Appointed OBE. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZSSM (received from the Minister of Defence on Sat 27 Apr 2002) and KWSM. Posted to Retired List 11 Feb 1975. Living at Westport 2002. Died Buller Hospital Westport on 2 Jul 2015 aged 93 years. |
| HALFORD, H D | 0 | ? | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1154 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to an address in Taupiri. It is not known where this error occurred. Was it incorrect information from the NZ Army at that time or was it a Post Office error as this list was produced by the NZ Post Offices and dated stamped for Registered Mail delivery. No further information has been found. There are several occurrences like this in the NZ Post list. |
| HALFORD, Thomas Desmond | 204521 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 11/10/2055 | Born Great Barrier Island 3 Feb 1930. Tailing out mill hand at Ranginui Timber Coy, Pureora, Mangapehi. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere at for passage to Sydney and onwards to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Provisionally accepted as a driver in the Regular Force while serving in Korea. Served overseas two years 293 days. Tom was one of a small group of men who married a young Japanese woman and he married (Miss Akie Tatuye Nakagawa) while in theatre. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 May 1955. Disembarked with his wife from the ship Monowai at Auckland 11 Oct 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Feb 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 21 Mar 1956 and was posted to NZ Regt as Driver Mechanic. TSFD from the NZ Regt to RNZEME on 18 Jun 1956 and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 May 1957 and posted to Northern Districts Workshop, Papakura Camp and was attached FAP for duty at Workshop Section, Ngaruawahia 28 May 1959. Discharged at own request upon payment 21 Jan 1960. Requested replacement medals in 1987 as his initial issue medals were stolen. Later living at Whangaparaoa. Applied for NZGSM (K) in 1998 but was refused under the then extant regulations. Later became entitled to this award and the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HALIBURTON, Lyndon Ralph | 206885 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Hunterville 7 Nov 1929. Fire brigades man 1st Class driver Wellington Fire Brigade. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement in Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 as a Signals operator, 162 Bty. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course of instruction 1 Feb 1953. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 22 Feb 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 277 days. SOS Kayforce 27 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| HALIDAY, John Randal | 2043 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Thames, NZ, 9 Aug 1921. Enlisted in the NZ Division of the RN on 4 Oct 1940. Served during WWII in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theatres on board HMS Leander and Achilles. Served on convoy duties to Malta. Also served in the occupation force in Japan 19 Sep 1945 to 20 May 1946. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951. Left NZ on 2 Mar 1951 for Korea and served on east and west coasts, in the Han River and Yalu Gulf areas. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. DEE 4 Oct 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–34, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 and NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Malta 50th Anniversary Medal and KWSM. Living at Panmure, Auckland, 2005. Died Panmure, Auckland, circa 2005 aged 84 years. |
| HALL, Charles Barry | 206676 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 15/05/2052 | 31/12/2052 | Born Napier on 17 Dec 1929. Employed as a driver for Hodder and Tolly, Feilding. Attested in Kayforce as a Replacement Draft in Linton Camp on 10 Jan 1952. Posted to Active Service 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 as a Private on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ (Ordnance Section) and entered Korea on 23 May 1952. Had some problems adhering to military law. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 2–17 Oct 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical) on 22 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 to RTNZ for medical reasons and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 231 days. Discharged 19 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HALL, Douglas Forester Wilson | 10912 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Oamaru on 27 Oct 1924. Instructor Lieutenant with seniority from 4 Feb 1952. He had gained the B.Sc. Appointed to Tamaki on 18 Feb 1952. Appointed to Hawea 8 Jan 1954. Appointed to Royalist on 4 Feb 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in several ships and stations including Philomel, Tamaki, Royalist again and Rotoiti. Later Education Adviser to Commodore Auckland and promoted to Instructor Commander 1968. Released from service 27 Oct 1974, Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HALL, Douglas Keith | 457361 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Waiuku 12 Apr 1932. TF soldier who served in RNZASC and then in 1 Armd Regt. To be Temporary Lance Corporal and attended a TF Officer Selection Board 10–13 Jul 1952. Promoted Sergeant 24 Nov 1952, Attended TF Regt Signals Refresher course Waiouru 8–13 Nov 1953. Attested in Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. Posted to RNZA for Arty Sigs. Retains rank of Sergeant held in TF prior to enlistment in Kayforce. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 354 days. Discharged 12 Jul 1955, posted to TF unit to complete his obligation under the Military Training Act, for Reserve Service only. Died Thames 30 Jul 1998 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HALL, Garfield Roderick (Coffee) | 204076 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Maitahi, Dargaville on 4 Mar 1930. Enlisted in the Regular Force at Whangarei on 7 Jun 1950 and was discharged at his own request on 27 Jul 1950. Employed as a driver for Maungaturoto Dairy Co. Also employed as a Motor Mechanic for Brown and Mawsom of Dargaville. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 13 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea 31 Aug and disembarked Pusan, Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt LAD. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed Vehicle Mechanic 19 Dec 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal 12 Apr 1952 and to Corporal on 1 Jul 1952. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ 6 Feb 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 9 Feb 1953 and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane or Opotiki 7 Feb 2009 aged 79 years. |
| HALL, Gavin James | 622670 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Rangataua, near Ohakune on 14 Apr 1930. He was a timber measurer for NZ Forest Products at Ohakune. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Ohakune. Training for his service in Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZ Sigs and then to Active Service on 4 Mar 1953. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air and entered Japan where he deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Jun 1953 and served in C Troop. Entered Korea 16 Jun 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 171 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Katikati 30 Jun 2013 aged 83 years. |
| HALL, James (Jim or Aussie) | 204131 | Temporary Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Ahikiwi Kaihu, Northland 24 Dec 1927. Previous Service in BCOF, Japan with Service No 827573 as a Private in NZ HQ Base. Embarked 10 Jul 1947 with 2nd Relief and RTNZ 5 Oct 1948. SOS Jayforce and discharged 5 Nov 1948 Employed as driver before he went to Japan. His father living at Maramanui is given as his NOK. Jim was a driver for NZ Road Services at Dargaville. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Admitted ship’s hospital 3 Aug and was discharged and re-admitted 12 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Aug 1951 while at sea. When Wahine went aground 15 Aug he appears to have been taken to a hospital in Darwin as his service record shows he was not discharged until 28 Aug 1951. Flown from Darwin 7 Sep 1951 by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep and disembarked Pusan 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep and retained the Temporary rank while appointed 2i/c of a section in ‘B’ Pl. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952 to Temporary Corporal 7 May 1952 and to Corporal 1 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Feb 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 14 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1160 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to an address at Mamaranui, via Dargaville. It was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| HALL, Jeremy Peter Dryden | 11821 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch 29 Nov 1928. Enlisted in RNZN 11 Nov 1946. Acting Sub-Lieutenant 1 May 1949 on strength of Maori while undergoing training in the UK. Seaman Officer. Appointed to Taupo and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korean service. Travelled to Korean waters via Darwin, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served in Han River area and off both east and west coasts. Watch keeping Officer. Action station position was with the emergency crypto team in the wireless office. On board the ship during the action at Yang Do Island when the North Koreans attempted to capture the island. Was on board the US Endicott when that ship was shelled by the North Koreans. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. One of the most memorable moments of his career came when he was made the New Zealand Equerry for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during their six-week tour of New Zealand and Australia in Dec 1953. Appointed LVO 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later Lieutenant Commander. became a Farmer 1965–95. Circumnavigated world by yacht 1983–87. Living at Picton in 2004. His name is also listed in a RNZN Enlistment Record with Service No 13189. |
| HALL, John Andrew | 206007 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Rangataua on 25 May 1923. Served in the Army during WWII (Service No 445185 Private for the Infantry Brigade). Embarked on 14 May 1943 with 9th Reinforcements for overseas service. Served in 25 NZ Battalion. Battle casualty 15 Mar 1944 and wounded a second time. RTNZ 13 Jan 1946 and was discharged 22 Mar 1946. Self-employed bush contractor. Enlisted at Taihape. Next-of-kin Mrs C Hall, Rangataua. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number in C Troop, 162 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 12–29 Sep 1951. In Aug 1951 he applied to a position as a Guard at the United Nations assembly at Lake Success in the USA. He was informed that, “…Kayforce personnel could not be accepted until their period of service had ended and they were released from Kayforce.”. Posted to NZRTU Pusan, 19 Oct 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Aug 1952. Went to the UK and joined the British Army. Died in Scotland 1 May 1981 aged 59 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HALL, Keith Grinston | 203931 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Auckland 10 Aug 1928. Plumber from Auckland Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Disembarked Pusan 31 Dec 1950. Posted to the RNZE Section, NZ Base HQ and was involved in clearing mines and in laying mines in front of the Shropshire Regt position on Hill 227. While in this area he came under Chinese mortar fire. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). ETD from Iwakuni 18 Feb 1952 for RTNZ as an OCTU candidate and deplaned Auckland 22 Feb 1952. He came back to NZ via Manila, Darwin and Sydney, for the officer training course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 7 Aug 1952 and flew via Sydney, Darwin, Manila to Iwakuni then onto Korea. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402), 28 Fd Engr Regt RE. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney, deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS of Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Onehunga, Auckland, circa 1990. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010 aged 82 years. |
| HALL, Michael Thomas | 207762 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/12/2051 | Born 4 Dec 1921 possibly in Clinton. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty., 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on Compassionate grounds and deplaned Wellington on 4 Dec 1951. Served overseas 359 days. Returned to Clinton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Clinton. Discharged 27 Jan 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1162 was sent to his given address in Clinton on 29 Mar 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 20 Mar 2002 aged 81 years. |
| HALL, Wendell Rex | 203603 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Employed as a Fitter in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952 in the rank of Corporal. Served overseas one year 138 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Dec 1952 and returned to Hamilton. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1163 sent 29 Mar 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Died Mt Maunganui 4 Jul 1990 aged 62. Buried Pye's Pa, Tauranga. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HALL, Wilson John (Wick) | 204019 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Wellington 24 Dec 1928. Employed as a clerk in the State Hydro Dept, Wellsford. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy2 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 13 Oct 1951 discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot 21 Jan 1952 the TSFD to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Feb 1952 and M/I to this unit 7 Feb. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Nov 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 24 Dec 1952. Also served in NZRTU then to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 25–30 Jan 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 31 Jan 1953, deplaned Auckland 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 189 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Apr 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otaki 26 Jan 2017 aged 88 years. |
| HALLETT, Colin John | 12372 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Te Aroha 11 Apr 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 8 Jul 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. First sea service in Bellona as Boy 1st Class in May 1949 to Jan 1950. Drafted to Taupo 21 Jan 1950 and was promoted Ordinary Seaman 11 Apr 1950. Also served in Lachlan where he was promoted Able Seaman. Then served in Tui before being drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Only NZ Frigate deployment of exactly one year from time it sailed from Auckland to the time it returned. Served in Hawea for his final sea service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued on 23 Jul 1953. DEE 10 Apr 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Returned to Te Aroha. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HALLIBURTON, Leslie William Scott Aitcheson | 204729 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Dublin, Ireland 20 Jan 1921. Previous service in Royal Naval Reserve for seven years with highest rank gained Sub-Lieutenant. Cargo worker Auckland Cargo Workers Union, Auckland. Enlisted Mar 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA and went on field exercise to Muriwai 8–20 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jul 1954 and entered Korea 13 Jul. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 29 Aug to attend training courses. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA Inchon 15 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 15 Oct 1954. Admitted BCFH (K) (Brit Com Gen Hosp) 23 Mar 1955. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 and deplaned Auckland 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 319 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HALLIGAN, John Henry | 6223 | Cook | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hokitika, West Coast, 20 Sep 1920. Shown as a labourer before he enlisted in RNZN on 1 Dec 1942 as an Assistant Cook. He served in several small vessels including Scarba (trawler), Muritai (minelayer), ML 401 and ML 403 and Sanda (minesweeper). Drafted Gambia 23 Jan 1946 then to Bellona 20 Aug 1946–20 Oct 1947. Served in Tamaki and Philomel 1947–49. Drafted to Taupo 1 Mar 1949–26 Jan 1950. Was in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki 1 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. On RTNZ served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) 4 Jan 1951. Served in Kiwi for eight weeks then returned to Philomel. Reverted to Cook (seamen) 22 Sep 1951. DEE 31 Oct 1952. Joined RNZ Naval Reserve 1 Apr 1952. On discharge became a civilian baker & pastry cook. |
| HALTON, John | 12392 | Radio Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wigan, Lancashire, UK, on 1 Nov 1919. Employed as a coal miner before he entered the Royal Navy on 28 Nov 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He underwent initial training in HMS Duke and on 12 May 1940 was drafted to HMS Caradoc, a light cruiser built during the Great War. In May–Oct 1940 Caradoc was serving in the Pacific and West Indies for interception of blockade runners and commerce raiders. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 28 Aug 1940. In Nov she was deployed to the Caribbean for similar duties and intercepted on 11 Nov the German ship Rheim which was set on fire by her crew to prevent boarding. Sunk by gunfire after the crew abandoned the ship. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 5 Dec 1941. He returned to Drake on 25 Apr 1942 and then served in Hornet (Coastal forces Base and advanced to Leading Stoker on 5 Dec 1942. He was then sent to HMS Saker (RN holding base in New York) 29 Jul 1943–16 Jan 1944 then returned to Britain to Orlando (Shore Station) and served in Antigua (patrol frigate) Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 17 Dec 1944. He then served in Olna (Royal Fleet Auxiliary–oiler) from 27 Apr 1945, advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 17 Dec 1945 with the British Pacific Fleet. He returned to Drake on 2 Feb 1946. He then served in Valliant (battleship), Imperieuse (stone frigate) and Tyne Depot ship. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Pacific Star, Italy Star and War Medal. He entered the RNZN at Cook III (later renamed Maori) on 20 Sep 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic. Advanced on the following two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Pukaki 2 Oct 1948 and sailed in this vessel to NZ. On arrival in NZ was posted to Philomel 23 Feb–30 Jun 1949. While in Philomel was rated as Acting Regulating Petty Officer 1 Jul 1950. Served in Bellona 1 Jul–12 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 13 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Tutira 3 May 1951 and RTNZ in that ship arriving Auckland on 30 May 1951. On arrival back in NZ he had only a few weeks to serve before he was DEE on 19 Sep 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAM, Kapene Aaka | 465494 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 14 Dec 1937. Entered the RNZN 24 May 1956 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Sep 1958 after RTNZ. Served in Taranaki and Otago Advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Sep 1963. DEE 23 May 1964. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HAM, William Sydney Adams | 12505 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Tennyson, Sydney, NSW, Australia 26 Aug 1925. Employed as a boilermaker before he entered the RNZN 7 Oct 1948 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 2 Feb 1949–24 Aug 1951. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 31 Dec 1949 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 29 Jun 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 25 Aug 1951–1 Aug 1952. Served in Philomel 2 Aug 1954–10 Jun 1953. Drafted to Pukaki in the Reserve Fleet which was re-commissioned from the reserve and sailed from Auckland for service in Korea 21 Sep 1953. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. DEE 7 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HAMBLIN, Keith Warren | 206486 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Previous service in the RNZN. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Pusan, Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Employed as a driver at Company HQ? Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 241 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1953. Died Whanganui 25 Dec 1989. Not known if his family ever claimed his other awards e.g. NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| HAMES, Norman | 206351 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born in Gisborne 6 Jan 1923. Served in the Army 13 Feb 1942–7 Sep 1943 (Service No 448562). TSFD to RNZAF 9 Sep 1943– 6 Mar 1946 (Service No 4311997). Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. (448562, Private, Infantry Corps, farmhand from Whatatutu (Gisborne). Next-of-kin Mrs M. Casey (mother) Whatatutu.) Carpenter from Gisborne. Attested in Kayforce 9 Sep 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 1 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. TSFD from NZRTU to the X(iv) List. Initially had some problems adhering to military orders and rules but overcame these. Committed to British Army FPC in Pusan. 12–25 Mar 1951. Posted to NZRTU 4 May 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Jun 1951. To be Gunner. Temporary Bombardier while appointed i/c Cook House. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Sep–8 Oct 1951 and discharged direct to unit. Reverts to Gunner on ceasing to hold appointment of NCO i/c Cook House. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning from Teal flight Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAMILTON, Alfred Connell | 34195 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 02/11/2056 | Born 28 Jun 1931. Entered Royal Military College, Duntroon 2 Feb 1950. Regular Force officer. Appointed to Kayforce 24 Nov 1955. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Served as Oi/c ‘C’ Pl 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. SOS Kayforce 1 Dec 1956. Appointed Transport Officer 2 NZ Regt at Waiouru on 13 May 1959. Member of 2 NZ Regt Advance Party. Medal issued on Schedule No.5 dated 12 Sep 1960. Served as a Major in 1 ALSG, Vietnam. Later Brigadier, CBE. NZ Defence Liaison Staff Washington. Retired 29 Jan 1987. Brigadier Hamilton of Bayswater became chief executive of the Order of St John, after retiring from the army. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died USA, 10 Oct 1997 aged 67 years. |
| HAMILTON, Cedrick Ralph | 8380 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton, 2 Feb 1925. Employed as a panel beater before he entered the RNZN 27 Oct 1943 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He served in Tamaki and was based mainly in Philomel when serving in the minesweeper Kapuni and the ML 400 also known as Kahu. Drafted to Achilles 15 Sep 1945–30 Sep 1946 and in Oct was a guardship in Tokyo Harbour. She RTNZ in Mar 1946 then took passage in Aug 1946 to the UK to be handed back to the RN. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946 and was a member of the crew to bring this ship to NZ to join the RNZN. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 30 Jan 1947 advanced to Stoker Mechanic 21 Aug 1947 then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 1 Mar 1948. Drafted to Arbutus 6 Apr 1948 and sailed from Auckland together with Arabis via Australia, Singapore and the Mediterranean to Britain arriving in Portsmouth 29 Jun 1948. Many of the crews of these two ships became crews for some of the Loch -class frigates TSFD to the RNZN. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 28 Aug 1948 which was re-named HMNZS Hawea 1 Oct 1948. Reverted to Stoker Mechanic 4 Mar 1949. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki and Lachlan. Drafted to Hawea 5 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 29 Jun 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He served in Philomel, Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 24 Jun 1954 and to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. DEE 26 Oct 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal (May 1950) Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAMILTON, Ian Lewis | 203711 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/10/2051 | Born Auckland on 20 Feb 1929. Farmer and was also a Tram Conductor for the Auckland Transport Board. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 5 Oct 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier at Waiouru on 12 Nov 1950. Posted to Active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty as Gun 2 IC. Reverted to Gunner on ceasing to be Gun 2i/c on 22 Jun 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 6–7 Aug 1951 and returned direct to unit. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 14 Aug 1951 and TSFD to X(ii) List. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ via Sydney9 Oct 1951. Admitted A.M.F. Wing Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Sydney. (back pains) 8 Oct 1951. Embarked on Monowai in Sydney and disembarked Auckland 16 Oct 1951. Served overseas 311 days. Area 7 to arrange treatment at Hasting Public Hospital. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Havelock North. Discharged 9 Jan 1952. Attested in the Regular Force at Christchurch on a 5-year engagement on 7 May 1959. Posted to E Troop, 163 Bty as Limber Gunner. Promoted Lance7 Feb 1960. M/O from HQ Burnham to Waiouru Camp 6 Mar 1961. Changed Army trade to Gunner RNZA on 27 Apr 1961. Discharged SNLR 23 May 1962. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM in May 2003 and NZDSM in Mar 2013. |
| HAMILTON, John | 13593 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 29/11/2051 | Born Seven Oaks, Kent, on 16 Nov 1928. Royal Navy Officer on loan to RNZN. Lieutenant 1 Jan 1951. Additional for passage to Japan/ Korean waters for service in Hawea 25 Mar–30 Apr 1951. Hawea had already left NZ on 2 Mar 1951. Changed to Rotoiti on arrival at Sasebo, Japan. Served in Rotoiti 1 May–29 Nov 1951 and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Appointed to Kiwi 10 Jan 1952–3 May 1953. Returned to Royal Navy 8 Aug 1953. Qualified for Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal with this service. May have also qualified for NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HAMILTON, Murray Gray | 11093 | Leading Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Remuera, Auckland, 6 Jan 1930. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. An assistant storeman before he enlisted in the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. First sea service in Achilles then Gambia and was in this ship while with the British Fleet in Japanese waters 9 Sep 1946–24 Nov 1947 as part of the naval portion of Jayforce. Later served in Arbutus, Bellona and Kiwi. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950. Promoted Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Aug 1950. Sailed from NZ 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces and served mainly on west coast waters of Korea. (See HMNZ Ships in the Introduction.) Promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Aug 1951. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and later served in Black Prince Jan–Nov 1953. DEE 5 Jan 1954. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living in Coombabah, Queensland, Australia in 2002. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAMILTON, Trevor Raymond (Hami) | 208038 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Christchurch 22 Jan 1929. Also WWII service. Labourer at Christchurch. Embarked Auckland in Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 15 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 15–20 Oct 1951. Accidentally injured 2 Mar 1952 and again admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb. Admitted to CDS Tokyo on 24 Sep and was discharged direct to unit on 26 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Apr 1953. Died Motueka, 2 Aug 1999 aged 70 years. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HAMILTON, William Joseph | 206886 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Mokai north west of Taupo 4 Jun 1929. Driver for Mr N. Winiata, Utiku near Taihape. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA flight via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24–27 Nov 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11–31 Dec 1952. Released to NZ Base HQ then TSFD to NZRTU 3 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. Made some misdemeanours 14–16 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1954, M/I to Base HQ 16 Feb 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. His Service Record barely mentions mode of travel to NZ but he embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 31 May 1954. Died Levin 9 Feb 1982 aged 53 years. |
| HAMILTON, William Todd Dawson Richardson | 203755 | Signalman | Kayforce Training Unit? | RNZ Sigs | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Stirlingshire, UK, on 11 Oct 1925. Served in RNZN 1945–46 with Service No 10603. Reached rank of Able Seaman. Linesman from Dargaville. Signal troop Linesman. Did not go to Korea. Died 22 Oct 1950 in vehicle accident at Silverstream while undergoing training in New Zealand. |
| HAMIORA, Buddy Robert | 206887 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 31/07/2054 | Born 29 Aug 1929. Employed as a Driver by Gisborne Borough Council. Attested 15 Apr 1952 in Kayforce at Linton. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and onto Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to his unit 3 Jan 1953. Served virtually all his time in 16 Fd Regt. Also recorded as having served in 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jul and M/I to Base HQ 17 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 224 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Oct 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1167 was posted to him 29 Mar 1957 at an address in Gisborne. Returned to Base Records where it remains to this day. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAMLEY, Clarence Albert Shirley | 622595 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Whanganui 7 Mar 1930. Previous service in the RNZN. Labourer with Whittock & Sons, Whanganui. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and then travelled by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon and entered Korea 18 May 1943. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Travelled from Sydney by Teal flight to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Mar 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal (entitled to NZGSM (K)) and KWSM. Died Timaru, 24 Mar 2004 aged 74 years. |
| HAMLIN, William Robert | 34099 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Waipawa 26 Sep 1926 and came from Pukehou. Farm hand at Otane, Hawkes Bay. Attested in the RF 20 Oct 1949 and served in CD Coy RNZASC. Discharged at own request 4 May 1951. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 9 Feb 1953. Posted to and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked on HMT New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954. Flew from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 301 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings, 13 Nov 2007 aged 81 years. |
| HAMMOND, Kenneth Frank | 207856 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Blenheim on 17 Dec 1926 but came from Seddon. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gunner in E Troop, 163 Bty. Served in all actions from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and then returned to south of the Parallel with the guns between Jan 1951 and Jun 1952. Served during the Battle of Kapyong. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 4 Jun 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM plus Korean Presidential Citation. Living at Omokoroa, Tauranga 2006. Died Tauranga 12 May 2013 aged 87 years. |
| HAMMOND, Robert William (Bob) | 206171 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Wellington 24 Mar 1931. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Jul 1959, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Gun No.2 on Dog 4. Served in all areas from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and then to the Armistice line. Spent 3 months at NZ Base Hiro, Japan. On return to the front-line area served as Gun No.2 on Dog 1 Gun. Promoted Bombardier during his tour overseas. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Manila and Sydney on chartered BCPA flight and from Sydney on Teal flight to Wellington deplaning 24 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Living at Paraparaumu circa 1999, Waikanae 2005. Bob was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Strong supporter of the Korea Memorial at Otaki School and Kayforce activities. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.117 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to an address in Trentham. Died Waikanae 26 Jul 2018 aged 87 years. His funeral service was in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Parparaumu. |
| HAMON, Ralph Rolland | 204589 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Gisborne 21 Aug 1927. Came from Thames. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 for a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy during early Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 May 1953, then Corporal later. His tasks within 10 Tpt Coy not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled /awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 27 Sep 2015 aged 88 years. |
| HAMON, Rogers Milford | 204603 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Gisborne 23 Dec 1930. Driver for Rex Leahy of Puriri. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs 15 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 for travel to Korea via Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 14 May 1953 and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 –24 Jun 1954 and discharged direct to his unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Aug 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Sep–2 Oct 1954 but remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. SOS Kayforce and discharged 4 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1172 was sent 29 Mar 1957 to his Thames address. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| HAMPSON, Harold | 203946 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Manchester, England 15 Nov 1925. Served in BCOF (Jayforcce), Japan. Embarked HMT Chitral, Wellington 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947/ (636183, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Boot maker (completed apprenticeship) from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs L. Hampson (mother) Ponsonby.) Later a painter and decorator. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951 and disembarked Pusan 16 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Aug 1951. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 10–17 Mar 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZRTU to attend CATC course 14 Jun 1952. Went AWOL 12.15am 23 Jun to 7pm 24 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jul 1952 and to Temporary Bombardier 1 Sep 1952 then to Bombardier 8 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Re-enlisted on 11 Aug 1953 and re-emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Re-entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. Appointed 2/IC Gun (Temporary Lance Bombardier) 1 Feb 1954. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Apr 1954 discharged 23 Canadian FDS to unit 3 Apr 1954. Appointed 2ic gun and promoted 1 Apr 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for Artillery Trg Course 4–20 Apr 1954. Attached FAP 1 Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt 16 May–30 Jun 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 163 Bty in E3 Gun Crew. Appointed Sergeant i/c Gun 6 Oct 1951. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked HMT New Australia and sailed from Pusan 10 Nov 1954. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 226 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAMPTON, Noel | 817834 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/06/2054 | 05/03/2056 | Born Christchurch 23 Jun 1931. Linotype operator for Alex Cowan’s Printers, Christchurch. CMT Trainee in 5th intake as Sapper. Enlisted in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements for Korea. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 on Teal flight for Sydney and continued onwards by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1954. TSFD from the RNZA to RNZASC on 28 Oct 1954. RTNZ arriving 5 Mar 1956 on Teal flight at Christchurch. Discharged from Kayforce 6 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 16 May 1987 aged 56 years. |
| HANA, William | 211097 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born New Plymouth 25 Apr 1927. Carpenter who worked for Mr Kee, New Plymouth. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. deplaning 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1953 and posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 3 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1955 and returned to Urenui. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1176 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to the Post Office, Urenui. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Waitara, 3 Jun 2000 aged 73 years. |
| HANCOCK, Colin Thomas | 208212 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 12 Nov 1923. Previous service in RNZN (Service No 4132) completing four and a half years’ service as a Stoker on minesweepers. Served in New Zealand from 15 Jan 1942 to Feb 1943. Served overseas 7 Jan 1944 to Dec 1945. Barman at J. Ballantyne Coker’s Hotel. Attested 12Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for three-day crossing to disembark Pusan on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal during tour but reverted to Driver rank. Attended British Army Cook's Course 1 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Other WWII medallic awards not known. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. |
| HANCOCK, John Ewen | 206677 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Te Aroha 7 May 1925. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 439167 from 18 Jun 1943–11 Feb 1944. Posted overseas 12 Feb 1944 served in Canada and Britain on an Air Bombers Course. RTNZ on 14 Jan 1946 and was discharged from the RNZAF on 10 May 1946. Highest rank in the RNZAF Warrant Officer. He gained his Teacher’s ‘C’ Certificate and was a Child Welfare Officer at Napier before he enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952. His training was conducted in Trentham and Waiouru Camps and was in the OCTU at Trentham. Emplaned on Teal flight (Ararangi) from Wellington on 19 Apr 1952 to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni on 22 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey and entered Korea on 27 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA 27 Apr 1952. Served in 161 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ 19 Feb 1953 and attached FAP to Brit J.R.B.D to attend a cooking course. Completed cooking course on 3 Apr 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 6 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 20 Apr 1953 and M/I to that unit two days later. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jul 1957 and to Temporary Bombardier on 1 Aug 1953 and appointed Education NCO. Promoted Bombardier on 1 Oct 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy on 10 Sep 1953. Returned to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland on 9 Dec 1953 from Teal flight. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Living at Palmerston North 2011. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HANCOCK, Lawrence George (Laurie) | 204132 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Kawa Kawa 31 May 1929. Employed as a farm hand on the family farm, Mangaiti R.D. Te Aroha. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force at Paeroa on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked at Sasebo 8 Sep 1951, disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Served as a driver. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 19 Apr 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 11 Jul 1953. Living in Tauranga in 1996. Later issued NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM circa 2001. Living in Morrinsville 2010. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died 23 Apr 2015 aged 85 years. |
| HANCOCK, Thomas Edward | 206487 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, 20 May 1924. Previous service in the Army. Worked for the NZ Railways. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 17 Oct and entered Korea 19 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Section). Posted to NZRTU and attached FAP Lines of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn 29 Oct 1951. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 13 Nov. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Dec 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit. Discharged direct to unit 1 Jan 1953 and was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt that day. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but date not shown. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge 4 Jul 1953 and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney 8 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 7 Sep 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya Nov 1958 with i NZ Regt. Also served in Pay Section, Bn HQ, 1 NZ Regt at Taiping area. Also attached C Coy as at 14 Jan 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died Hamilton 16 Jun 1998 aged 74 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAND, Norman Keith | 207695 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 11 Jan 1929. Driver employed by H. Taigel, Christchurch. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA 4 Oct 1950. After training embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1951. Several minor misdemeanours punctuate his service record which cost him time and money. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Jun–3 Jul 1951. Discharged direct to unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ 24 Feb 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Furlough commenced 6 Jul 1952. Did not return to Korea. Was sick and admitted to Hospital. Discharged 12 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1181 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 21 Oct 2017 aged 87 years. |
| HAND, Patrick William | 208138 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 12/05/2055 | Born Milton 13 Dec 1929. Grocery assistant then worked at Pareora Freezing Works. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Remained at NZRTU until entering Korea 3 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 1 May 1952 and was attached FAP to 1 Div Concert Party 15 Aug to 26 Nov 1952. TSFD to NZ Base HQ 9 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by civil air flights. Deplaned NZ 15 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Re-enlisted 4 Feb 1954. Re-embarked for overseas service on 21 Apr 1954 and re-entered Korea 1 May 1954. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 4 Apr 1955 and to Lance Corporal 12 Apr 1955. Was a member of the UN Honour Guard at Seoul in 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned at Wellington on 12 May 1955. Total service overseas two years 280 days. Discharged 30 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HAND, Raymond Henry (Ray) | 33413 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Milton 26 Aug 1926. Regular Force soldier attested 19 Apr 1947. Served in 10 Coast Regt for wharf duties March and Jul 1951. TSFD from Waiouru Camp HQ on secondment to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 25 Nov 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 17 May 1953 and was discharged from 121 Evac Hosp to his unit 27 May 1953. Attached FAP to Mendora Camp, Hiro for cooking course. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Japan, 14 Jun 1954. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1953. Admitted hospital for four days 31 Jul–3 Aug 1954. Failed to adhere to military law and orders during last quarter of 53. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5–15 Jul 1954. Discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 147 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 27 Oct 1954 and reposted to Regular Force, Central District Transport Company. Discharged 26 Nov 1954 on completion of engagement. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 28 May 2008 aged 82 years. |
| HANDISIDES, Barry Edmund | 13419 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch 7 Jul 1934. Enlisted 21 Sep 1950 in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as a Seaman Boy. First sea service in Bellona. Drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korea. On arrival in Japanese / Korean waters he was TSFD to Taupo on 3 Feb 1952. Served on both the east and west coasts of Korea. On RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 served in Black Prince, Bellona and Royalist. Later served in Kaniere in Korean waters Jan–Jul 1956. DEE 26 Jul 1960. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and NGSM (M). Living in Christchurch 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 5 Aug 2016 aged 82 years. |
| HANDLEY, Cecil Edward | 211351 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Cootamundra, NSW, Australia on 6 Oct 1926. Previous service in the Australian Army. Employed as a driver for Mr A. MacFarlane of Glenaros Station (sheep station) near Hastings before he was attested in Kayforce at Hastings on 6 Feb 1954. Cecil was a holder of a NZ Articulated licence and an Australian Army Licence. He was trained for Korea in Waiouru Camp and was attached FAP to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Posted to Active Service 24 May 1954. He applied for his final leave to be taken in Australia. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight on 26 May 1954 to Sydney and was to join Flight 16 at Sydney which was to depart on 3 Jun 1954. Deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. His entry to Korea was delayed by misconduct. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 26 Jun 1952 and entered Korea two days later joining his unit the same day. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 May 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 14 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return via Australia and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 10 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Adelaide South Australia 4 Jul 1992 aged 66 years. |
| HANDS, Lawrence Hambrook | 206338 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Ashburton on 31 Oct 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. (821333, Private, RNZASC. Carpenter from Ashburton. Next-of-kin Mrs C.S. Hands, Ashburton.) Embarked for Jayforce on 28 Aug 1947, entered Japan 12 Sep 1947 and served in Tokyo Bn and 2 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked 19 Sep 1946 on the ship Duntroon for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland on 5 Oct 1948. Posted to RNZE for duty in Northern Mil District Constr Coy. Enlisted in NZ Regular Force RNZE on 12 Nov 1948 as Sapper with Service No 33030 and was posted to ND Constr Coy Papakura Camp. Discharged at own request on 31 Mar 1949. Enlisted 6 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. M/I to NZRTU 30 Apr 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 May–27 Jun 1951 M/I NZRTU 20 Jul 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Sep–22 Nov 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted to Lance Bombardier and then to Temporary Bombardier as NCO i/c Canteen, NZ Base Camp, Hiro. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 21 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington from RMA Ararangi ex Sydney on 23 May 1952 but did not return to Korea. Served in Korea one year 166 days. Discharged 11 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HANGER, Leslie Isaac | 578045 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 18/03/2057 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast 1 Feb 1932. Served in 1st Intake of CMT. Chain Slaughterman, Ocean Beach Freezing Co. Attested 3 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17 Reinforcements at Invercargill. Posted to RNZEME in Burnham 26 Jul 1954. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 as a CFN and flew to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1955 (Section 2i/c). Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Nov 1955 and to Corporal 1 Mar 1956. Granted a further 12 months of service dating from 25 Mar 1956. Breached R&SOs re vehs and AWOL 10 Jan 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 31 Jan–1 Feb 1956. Granted nine days R&R leave 4–12 Mar 1956 inclusive. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1956 posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Administration Sergeant) 15 May 1956 and promoted Sergeant 15 Aug 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1957. Emplaned MATS Flight Korea ETD 14 Mar 1957 to Tokyo, then Qantas 15 Mar 1957 from Haneda Airport Tokyo to Sydney then per Teal to Auckland (Compassionate repatriation). Deplaned Auckland on 18 Mar 1957. Auckland to arrange fastest means to Pukahu, Hastings. Served overseas two years 180 days. Discharged 17 Jul 1957 and posted to TF unit, discharged and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Applied to join the RF but cancelled his application. Died Hastings 28 Sep 1984 aged 52 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hastings 28 Sep 1984 aged 52 years. |
| HANKS, Clarence Albert | 204641 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 29 Jul 1931. French Polisher for Public Works Department, Mangakino. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 18 Jul 1953 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Japan via Australia. Deplaned Japan 21 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC as driver. Attached to 16 Fd Regt FAP, 5 Dec 1953 and remained with the gunners for the majority of his service in Korea. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Flown on RNZAF Hasting aircraft from Australia to Harewood deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 156 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Worked for NZ Railways on RTNZ. Original set of medals was sent to his last known address by Registered Mail, were not returned and Driver Hanks claimed that he never received them. Was advised to purchase a replacement set of medals for 16 shillings and three pence. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Te Awamutu 27 Mar 1989 aged 58 years. |
| HANLEY, Francis Steven | 206172 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Ohakune 28 Apr 1926. Wellington City Tramways motorman. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA while in Waiouru camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. AWOL 23 Feb–5 Mar 1951 (8 days 21 hours). M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight on R.M.A. Aranui ex Sydney. Furlough details cancelled, SOS Kayforce and discharged Served overseas one year 152 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 16 Dec 1973 aged 37 years. Buried at Otaki. |
| HANN, Harold Desmond | 11212 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 2 Aug 1930. Farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 4 Jul 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 2 Aug 1948 but RUN 29 Dec 1948. Recovered and returned to Bellona 22 Jan 1949. Served in Philomel 3 Jun 1949–10 Feb 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman on 25 May 1949. Alternated between Philomel and Bellona four times during 1950. Drafted to Kiwi 24 Mar 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 7 Dec 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 27 Mar 1954. Disrated 28 May 1953. Able Seaman 29 May 1953. Completed the course and qualified Quarters Armourer 2nd Class 26 Jun 1953. Served briefly in Philomel 27 Jun–16 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. On RTNZ served in Philomel then Bellona 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 17 Mar 1955 but relinquished the rate on 21 May 1955 and reverted to Able Seaman. DEE 1 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HANNAH, Allan Matthew (Shorty) | 208622 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Born Hawera 17 Apr 1922. Served during WWII in 38 Fd Regt, 2 NZEF in the Pacific (438553). 11th Embarkation Roll, brass moulder from New Brighton, Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs M. J. Hannah (mother) Hawera. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as an Artillery Signaller, 162 Bty D Troop. RTNZ by Air via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney deplaning Wellington 13 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1186 was sent 29 Mar 1957 to his given address in Hawera. Medal entitlement: 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 26 Jul 2016 aged 94 years. |
| HANNAH, John Douglas | 11724 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gisborne 18 Sep 1926. Employed as a telegraph linesman before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 26 Oct 1948–2 Jun 1949. Served in Philomel 3 Jun–9 Sep 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 22 Jun 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 10 Sep 1949–8 May 1950. Drafted to Tutira 9 May 1950–24 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Forces in Korea. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) On RTNZ 30 May 1951 he was drafted to and served in Philomel for several months. Drafted to Kiwi 17 Mar 1952–28 Oct 1953 until returning to Philomel for the final time 29 Oct 1953, DEE 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and received both these before Christmas 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HANNAN, George Alfred | 14633 | Lieutenant (Special Duties) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ramsgate, Kent, UK, on 23 Jul 1918. Served in the RN but he terminated his RN service on transfer to the RNZN at Maori on 1 Feb 1956. Held on Philomel’s books while on passage to NZ and then served in Tamaki. Appointed to Royalist additional on 25 Mar 1957 and on recommissioning on 9 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel as Port Gunnery Officer. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Apr 1961. He served in several ships and stations including Philomel, Wakefield, was additional for RNO in Christchurch and Pegasus Sea Cadet Officer. In 1964 he went to Korea for duty as NZ Military Liaison Officer returning to NZ in Oct 1965. Posted to the Retired List 20 Jul 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HANNAY, Robin | 330331 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Auckland 22 May 1931. Ex TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 19 Jun 1954. Served in 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. UN Korea Medal only. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Rifleman, Gurr’s Battalion. Company not known. Arrived at RAF Changi, Singapore 14 Jun 1964 and travelled to Terendak Camp the following day. Served in Borneo 24 May–23 Oct 1965. RTNZ on flight NSL 52 from RAF Changi, 24 Mar 1966. Posted to 1 Bn Depot pending discharge on 11 Jul 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Died Castor Bay, between May and Nov 2005 aged 73 years. |
| HANNON, Raymond Bruce | 208496 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 29/12/2056 | Born Invercargill 19 Jun 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce during Feb 1952. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Served in Fox Troop, 163 Bty, Command Post. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 30 Jun 1953. Also served in 161 Bty HQ and at Div HQ. Captain 19 Mar 1954. In Nov 1954 when 16 Fd Regt RTNZ Captain Hannon was posted to Headquarters, British Commonwealth Forces, Korea, at Kure, Japan until this HQ closed down in Dec 1956. Embarked Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland 29 Dec 1956. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1957 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Returned to Korea with the NZ contingent for the 50th Anniversary of the Armistice in 2003. Living in Masterton in 2005. Died Masterton 8 May 2016 aged 87 years. |
| HANSBRO, John | 12794 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Leeds, Yorkshire, UK, 3 Jun 1923. Employed as a toolmaker before he entered the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 27 Dec 1944 with Service No C/MX 647460. After basic training was drafted to Poppy (Flower-class corvette) 7 Apr–24 Jun 1945 then to Liverpool (light cruiser) 25 Jul 1945–14 Jan 1946 and served in the Mediterranean. Based in St Angelo and served in Chaplet (destroyer) and then Sphinx (minesweeper) for two weeks before returning to Chaplet. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 21 Jun 1946. Drafted to Duncansby Head (repair ship) 1 Nov 1946. He returned to Britain and released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 13 Apr 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, War Medal and NGSM (‘Palestine’ clasp 1948). Entered the RNZN at Maori 29 May 1949 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advance to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class the following day. On arrival in NZ served in Lachlan, Tamaki and Bellona before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Philomel on 24 Nov 1951 and Bellona again and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 9 Feb 1954. Returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 13 Aug 1954. It was not long before he was back in New Zealand. Re-entered the RNZN at Maori 12 Apr 1956 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class over the next two-days. Served in Philomel and Hawea and was drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage which saw service in Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korean waters. Served in Engineering Branch. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Black Prince and Lachlan where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 11 Nov 1960. He later served in Taranaki 15 Aug 1961–8 Mar 1962 and was DEE 11 Apr 1962. He initially lived at Papakura, but then returned to Leeds Yorkshire. Later awarded to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| HANSEN, Henry William | 2024 | Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Lower Hutt, Wellington 2 Apr 1917. Employed as a baker before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 7 Sep 1940 as an Assistant Cook. Underwent training in Philomel and advanced to Cook (Seamen) 7 Jun 1941. Drafted to HMS Achilles 14 Aug 1941 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) 23 Apr 1942. In Philomel 30 Nov 1942–1 Feb 1943. Drafted to Leander 2 Feb 1943. Leander was commissioned as a ship of the RNZN in Sep 1941. During the Battle of Kolombangara 13 Jul 1943 Leander was badly damaged but was able to return to Auckland before going to Boston for a full repair and refit. Most of the crew went onto the UK where Achilles was undergoing a major overhaul and rearming. He served in Achilles 4 Mar 1944. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) 1 May 1944 and to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 1 Nov 1944 and RTNZ in her. He remained in Achilles until transferring to Philomel 16 May 1946–14 Jun 1948. Served in Bellona 15 Jun 1948–15 Aug 1950. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 1 Jul 1948. Also served in Philomel and Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he remained in his ship until 19 Sep 1958. Served in Tamaki and Philomel until discharged to RA 6 Sep 1960. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Also awarded British Empire Medal NY Hons 1952 and Naval LS&GC Medal 28 Oct 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| HANSEN, Philip William | 206173 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Lived in Wellington pre-1942. Previous service in the Army in 2 NZEF during WWII. His name is listed 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.9. p.168 as a Gunner for NZA. Trade shown as a baker in Wellington where he enlisted. Sailed from NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942. He may well have served in North Africa and Italy. Came from Stokes Valle Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB circa 19 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea, UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Foxton 21 Jul 1957. |
| HANSON, John Andrew | 206488 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Wellington 24 Jun 1929. Served in Jayforce, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 2 Aug 1947. Shown as 815667, Private, 2 Bn NZ Infantry. Shearer from Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mrs M. Hanson, Lower Hutt. in 2 NZEF embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.53. Embarked Jul 1948 Japan for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Discharged 23 Fireman working at Whanganui Freezing Co, Whanganui. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Did not adhere to R&SOs 1 Sep 1951 and received 14 days CB. This was the first of several disciplinary offences. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Sep 1951 and was discharged 2 Oct 1951 to NZRTU. Entered Korea 24 Dec and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP to Div HQ Tpt Pl from 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jan 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb and CTBA to Div HQ Tpt Pl 16 Feb 1952. Discharged to Div HQ Tpt Pl 21 Feb 1952. His time in Korea was punctuated by several hospitalisations and several more discipline failures. Lost many days pay and was awarded CB, detention and field punishments. TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in this TOD one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM. Died North Shore Hospital, Auckland, 24 Mar 2005 aged 76 years. |
| HAPETA, Umutapu James | 206888 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/08/2052 | 12/10/2054 | Born Levin on 29 Jul 1926. Driver for Bartholomew Bros., Waitarere Beach, Levin. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 16 Apr 1952. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham. A little over five weeks from his enlistment he collected 28 days detention and was AWOL on three occasions before he emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea on 16 Sep 1952 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 19–23 Sep 1952 and was discharged direct to his unit from the Fd Amb. He committed several more offences which cost him more money and time (Ref R&SOs Part II). Admitted to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit ex Canadian Detention Barracks 20 Aug. Accidentally injured (petrol burns on his right hand) and Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 4 Dec 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was released from Hospital 12 Jan 1954. Granted a three-month Extension of Service from 9 Aug 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 12 Oct 1954. Served overseas two years 69 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 1 NZ Regt. Later employed at the Animal research centre Wallaceville in 1962. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Upper Hutt, 28 Jun 1997 aged 71 years. |
| HAPI, Peter | 206372 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Hastings 16 Mar 1927. Storeman for State Forest Service at Waipawa. Attested 13 Sep 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt and served with that unit from Pusan to north of Seoul. M/O to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP NZRTU 26 Feb–31 Mar 1952 to play in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Peter was formerly Hawkes Bay Provincial Rep.) Returned to 16 Fd Regt after the games. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged 4 Aug 1952. His Discharge Cert No.1191 was sent to Bridge Pa, Hastings, but was returned to Base Records as he had left with no forwarding address. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAPI, Teira Maratu | 578185 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Hastings 13 Nov 1931. 2nd Intake CMT Service Scheme and underwent training at Waiouru and Linton Camp. Ex TF soldier. Labourer for J. Puriri, Bridge Pa, Hastings. Attested 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep 1953 and entered that unit 28 Sep 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for artillery training 3 Jan–14 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey from Sydney to Auckland by Teal flight arriving 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 90 days. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney and returned to Bridge Pa. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit, 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HAPI, Turoa | 211049 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hastings on 22 Dec 1930. Labourer at Bridge Pa, Hastings. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 May 1954 and appointed MT NCO. Promoted Lance Corporal 17 Aug 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ by Teal aircraft from Sydney, deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. His medals were stolen after an ANZAC Day Parade in 1966 but were replaced at cost. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1193 was sent 29 Mar 1957 to Bridge Pa, Hastings, but was returned to Base Records as he had left with no forwarding address. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Hastings 4 Sep 1993 aged 65 years. |
| HARAKI, Tai | 536526 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 02/04/2056 | Born Whakaki, Hawke’s Bay 15 May 1932. Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Serving TF soldier in 2 Field Regiment. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the following day. Had some problems with military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Mar 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Christchurch 2 Apr 1956 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged 14 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Hamilton 2010. Died Wairoa 13 Aug 2018 aged 86 years. Buried in the Wairoa RSA Section of the cemetery. May be related to Wirimu Kihitu |
| HARAKI, Wirimu Kihitu | 211365 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 02/04/2056 | Born Whakaki Hawke’s Bay 17 Apr 1930. Driver for Odlins Timber Coy, Waikaou. Attested 5 May 1954 in 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland as a Gunner, 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954. TSFD from the RNZA to RNZASC on 10 Sep 1954, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Attached NZ Base Japan 20–26 Oct 1955 for duty with Rugby Team. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1955 and appointed 2i/c Section B Platoon and to Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1956. Attached again to NZ Base HQ, Japan for Rugby Team 20–24 Feb 1956. Attached Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo for Rugby 24–27 Feb 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 2 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged 14 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Wairoa 2 Mar 1987 aged 56 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). May be brother or related to Tai Haraki q.v. |
| HARAWIRA, Teina Mutu | 32698 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Regular Force soldier. TSFD to and attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for voyage to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on MV Devonshire and disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 24 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952. Attached to HQ RASC NCO School 16 May 1953. RTNZ by air. SOS Kayforce 27 Oct 1953 and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARBOUR, Robert Harry | 12162 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Barnsbury, London, UK, on 8 May 1921. Served in the Royal Navy for five years and reached the rate of Leading Signalman by the time he was discharged. Appears to have been a bus driver after leaving the RN. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 14 Jun 1948 as a Signalman. Advanced to Leading Signalman 15 Jun 1948. Initially drafted to Arabis 14 Jun–19 Aug 1948 while awaiting posting to Loch Achanalt on 19 Aug 1948 which became Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. Robert was a member of the crew which brought the ship to New Zealand. Served in Philomel 20 Sep 1949–15 Jan 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 16 Jan 1950 and sailed on a Pacific Islands tour. On the outbreak of the Korean War she RTNZ, was stored, armed and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 7 Dec 1950. DEE on 30 Jun 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. No information about his RN service and WWII medal entitlement is known. On discharge he and his wife Rose remained in Auckland. |
| HARDAKER, Stanley Edward | 204397 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Whanganui 4 Mar 1924. Farm Labourer at Te Kauwhata. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni,16 Jul 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 21Jul 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to RASC NCO School 10 May 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA RASC NCO School 30 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed one of the unit’s LMG men and to Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954 and M/I 16 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight (Sub flight B ex Changte) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 263 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Whanganui 2004. Died Whanganui 31 Jul 2018 aged 94 years. |
| HARDIE, Vincent Maxwell | 208982 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Oamaru 21 Jun 1928. Watersider, Waterfront Commission, Bluff. Attested 28 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 28 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 as a Gunner on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam and Iwo Jima. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Sep 1954 and became a Driver. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. Failed to adhere to ROs and other orders and was AWOL. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 20 Sep 1954 and attached FAP NZ Base HQ to attend cooking course. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 Sep 1954. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 3 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp, TSFD to 121 US Evac Hosp and discharged to unit 26 Apr 1954. Acute bronchitis and incomplete fracture of 8th right rib. Admitted twice more to Hosp for the same or similar cause. He committed further misdemeanours. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSDF to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 240 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HARDING, Derek | 15618 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Witley, Surrey, UK, 23 Nov 1929. Previous service in the Royal Navy from 23 May 1947–22 Nov 1954 with Service No P/SSX833020. Served briefly in Nelson (battleship) and was in Dryad the RN training establishment for Radar operators. Served in Glasgow (light cruiser) 27 Jul 1948–10 Nov 1949 and served in the West Indies. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Oct 1948. Returned to Dryad for further courses 13 Feb–5 May 1950. Served briefly in the RN Tug Antic then in Battleaxe (destroyer) 2 Sep 1950–8 Oct 1951 then to Vanguard (Britain’s largest battleship) Oct 1951–18 Aug 1952. Also served in Peacock (frigate) in the Mediterranean 7 Jan 1953–17 Oct 1954 on patrols trying to prevent ‘illegal’ immigration to Israel. Discharged to Shore 22 Nov 1954. Enlisted in RNZN at Maori 17 Oct 1955. On arrival in NZ he was in Philomel for administration and learn something of the New Zealand ways. Drafted to Kaniere 3 Feb 1956 and sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 1 Apr 1956–8 May 1957. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Irirangi and was sent to HMAS Watson 4 Jan–19 May 1955 and qualified Radar Plotter 2nd Class. Later served twice more in Royalist and thrice more in Philomel. DEE 16 Oct 1961. Died Ohaewai, 17 Jun 2004 aged 74 years. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), Entitled to NZDSM (R). His other awards are not known. |
| HARDING, Lawrence Powell | 204077 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Matamata 1 Nov 1926. The family moved and he came from Owairaka Valley, Te Awamutu. He was a farmer for his father and then for Harding Brothers Te Awamutu. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. His training for Korea was manly conducted in Papakura Camp. M/O Papakura for embarkation 1 Aug 1951 and embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. M/O Darwin 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 and flown by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1952 (2i/c Section) and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. Made one error–driving without due care and attention and that cost £5. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days, Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane 3 Aug 1977 aged 50 years. |
| HARDING, Ronald Rochfort (Ron) | 31347 | Captain | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/01/2052 | Born Auckland 15 Jan 1927. Recent graduate from the Royal Military College Duntroon. Appointed to the Emergency Force (Kayforce) as a Lieutenant and entered Camp on 11 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Took command of the Ordnance Section’s 4.2-inch mortar and 16 Fd Regt ammunition. During Kapyong battle noted that Kayforce was getting dangerously low in 25-pounder ammunition and had to get some flown in from Japan. Had to resist 45 Fd Regt’s efforts to take 16 Fd Regt’s ammunition. Also OC of a Transport Platoon 1950–51. Recalled that the Jan of 1951 was some of the coldest weather he had ever experienced. Temperatures were so low that tent pegs could not be driven into the frozen ground on the overnight stop at Naktong-ni on the way to Naegon-ni. ETD Iwakuni 21 Jan 1952 and RTNZ circa 25 Jan 1952 at the end of his TOD. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Central Districts Training Unit, Linton Camp. Later Colonel. Appointed OBE (Mil) 1977. Retired 16 Jan 1980. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Levin 6 May 2013 aged 86. |
| HARDING, William Ralph | 14750 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Levin 22 Jul 1929. Fitter welder at Pahiatua before joining the RNZN 9 Apr 1953 as Stoker on an eight-year engagement. After his initial training in Tamaki, he, like many others of his time was drafted to the cruiser Bellona for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in Korea. Served in that ship until 16 Jan 1956. Kaniere was part of the British Far East Fleet at this time. He was therefore in Korean waters after the Armistice was signed and did not qualify for the UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955, after leave, he was drafted to Black Prince on 17 Jan 1956 but after six months in that ship he was Discharged by Purchase on 19 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZDSM. |
| HARDING, Wirepa | 300955 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Mokau, Whangarei 3 Jun 1933. Labourer for NZ Railways Whangarei. Attested 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for flight to Sydney and onto Japan via Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Eventually deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted 19 Nov 1954 to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 20 Nov and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Nov 1954. M/I and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 8 Mar 1955 rugby trials. M/O NZ Base HQ and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. He was a Temporary Lance Corporal Cook 24 Jun 23 Nov 1955. Granted 12 days R&R leave 1–12 Oct 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Apr 1956 and struck off the NZ Roll. TSFD to the NZ Roll for medical RTNZ 10 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 212 days. remained under medical care. Discharged 31 Dec 1956 and posted to TF unit (1 Northland Regt) to complete obligations under Mil Trg Act 1949. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Deceased but no date or place given in NZ Memory Tree. |
| HARDMAN, Frederick | 208981 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 16/02/2056 | Born Christchurch 24 Nov 1928. Plumber for Flavel & Sons Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for Korea and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep, entered Korea 8 Sep and M/I to his unit 9 Sep 1954. Twice admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb for 3–4 days in Apr and May 1955. Failed to adhere to R&SOs. Admitted three more time to hosp for 3–4 days Jan and Feb 1956 TSFD to X(ii) List on each occasion. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (storeman) 1 Nov 1955 and to Acting Lance Corporal 6 Feb 1956 on TSFR to NZ Roll. Admitted 121 US Evac Hosp 18 Jan 1956 (Tonsilitis) TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ 4 Feb 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Feb 1956. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 16 Feb 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Apr 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 22 Feb 2015 aged 86 years. |
| HARDMAN, Henry Noman | 13805 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born St Helens, Lancashire, UK, 30 Jul 1915 and was employed as a Fitter & Turner before he entered the Royal Navy on 27 Jun 1939 on a 12-year engagement. His Service No was D/MX 60512. After his initial training he served in Resource (Fleet Repair ship) 1 Dec 1940–11 Jun 1942 and spent most of his time in the Mediterranean while in this ship. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 27 Jun 1942. He then served in Fame (F-class destroyer) 30 Jul 1942–31 Oct 1947 and was assigned to North Atlantic escort duties. The Fame sank two u-boats before being TSFD back to British coastal waters in May 1944 and sunk another submarine in the same month. Fame remained in service until mid-1947 when she was paid off. He then served in shore stations until drafted to Glory (Colossus-class carrier) 19 Jul 1949–23 Jan 1951 and was drafted to Drake where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 27 Jun 1951. He was discharged from the RN on 8 May 1952 to enter the RNZN. Entered the RNZN in Maori, London, as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 9 May 1952 and advanced over the next three-days to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class. He was in Philomel until 15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–14 Jul 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 15 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malaysian and in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Jul 1954 and to Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Jul 1955. On RTNZ he was drafted to Black Prince on 8 Nov 1955–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on Second Commissioning voyage on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. He RTNZ 17 Feb 1958 and was then in Philomel until drafting back to Royalist on 7 Jul 1958–27 Sep 1959. His last posting was to Philomel 28 Sep 1959 to 8 May 1962. Discharged to RA 8 May 1962. His WWII medallic awards are 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with France & Germany Star, Africa Star and War Medal which were issued in Jul 1949. Also awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 7 Nov 1958. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HARDWICKE, Allan Reginal | 207907 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Christchurch 24 Nov 1928. Plumber for Flavel & Sons Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for Korea and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep, entered Korea 8 Sep and M/I to his unit 9 Sep 1954. Twice admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb for 3–4 days in Apr and May 1955. Failed to adhere to R&SOs. Admitted three more time to hosp for 3–4 days Jan and Feb 1956 TSFD to X(ii) List on each occasion. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (storeman) 1 Nov 1955 and to Acting Lance Corporal 6 Feb 1956 on TSFR to NZ Roll. Admitted 121 US Evac Hosp 18 Jan 1956 (Tonsilitis) TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ 4 Feb 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Feb 1956. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 16 Feb 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Apr 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 22 Feb 2015 aged 86 years. |
| HARE, Hori Himi | 204365 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 23/01/2053 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga 11 Jun 1924. Bushman for Te Puke Sawmills Ltd Attested 22 Feb 1952 in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 as a Gunner, on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Battle Casualty wounded 8 Sep 1952 Gun-shot wounds Chest, abdomen and liver. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 8 Sep 1952. TSFD to 8055 MASH and placed on dangerously ill list 12 Sep 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 8 Oct 1952 and shown on seriously ill List. TSFD to dangerously ill list on morning 26 Oct 1952. Reported making satisfactory progress and removed from seriously ill list 22 Dec 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 14 Jan 1953 for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jan 1953 and travelled via Australia. Deplaned Auckland (Medical) 23 Jan 1953. This was a six-day trip when the normal for this period was three days. Possibly stopped Concord Repat Hosp for checking his medical condition. Served overseas 236 days. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 23 Jan 1953. Had medical care at Whangarei, Kawakawa and was to stay at home under medical supervision from Rawene Hospital. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died result of an accident. Place and date not known. |
| HAREMAN, D M | 0 | ? | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 23/06/2054 | Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight from Sydney. Returned to Wellington by flying boat deplaning 23 Jun 1954. (Evening Post 22 Jun 1954, p.15). This is another name mentioned by the news media but no further info available because no service number or forenames shown or known. |
| HARGEST, James Frank | 207794 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/09/2054 | Born Mataura, Southland 23 Mar 1928. Civil Servant in Land and Income Tax Dept. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as a Gunner on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Remained in NZRTU, posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Apr 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 8–18 Jul 1951, discharged direct to unit. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed Tech Ack 1 Dec 1951 and to Lance Bombardier 26 Jan 1952. Climbed Mt Fujiyama (12,395 feet) with Wally Wolstenholme while on three-days R&R leave. M/I to NZ Base HQ 6 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ for OCTU 27 Dec 1952. Deplaned Wellington 2 Jan 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. To report to OCTU Waiouru 14 Jan 1953. Re-emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal to Sydney as Sergeant. Continued to Korea by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 29 Apr 1953 and M/I to his unit 3 May 1953. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 5 Jun 1953, Temporary Lieutenant 1 Dec 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 5 Jun 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8–17 Jul 1954 and discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 9 Sep 1954. Deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas three years 169 days. SOS the Emergency Force 28 Nov 1954 and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA. Served in the TF from Nov 1954 until accepted for UN Service (as Captain NZ Regt) in India and Pakistan 27 Nov 1959. Re-Joined the Regular Force as a Captain 4 Jul 1967. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later a UN Observer in India and Pakistan. Awarded UNMOGIP Medal for India and Pakistan. Posted to the Retired List 24 Mar 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and Korean Presidential Citation. Died Dunedin 8 Jan 2014 aged 86 years. |
| HARGRAVE, Laurence Gordon | 12066 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 10/03/2053 | Born Dunedin 26 Jan 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Apr 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. First sea service was in Bellona 2 Feb to 2 Jun 1949. Served in Kaniere (Able Seaman 21 Nov 1949) and in Bellona again before being drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951 for service in Korean waters. sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols, escorts and support duties. Was in the Han River estuary providing gunfire support but came under heavy fire from Communist shore batteries and had to make a hasty exit without suffering any casualties. DEE 26 May 1954. Nothing shown on his service record as to what medals he received. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM if he had applied for that award. |
| HARGREAVES, Allan Gibson | 13472 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dunedin 6 Jul 1930. Milk rounds-man in Dunedin before joining the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial training was in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona during which time he advanced to Able Seaman. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jun 1952 to 9 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea and in the Han River and Yalu Gulf area but spent some time on the east coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Later attended a communications course at HMAS Watson in Australia. Reclassified Able Seaman Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Later served on Bellona again and was a member of the crew in that ship when she was returned to the UK to be replaced by Royalist. Served in Royalist its delivery voyage from the UK and was involved in the Suez incident in 1956. DEE 27 Sep 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living at Birkenhead 2002. |
| HARGREAVES, Kenneth Woolford | 31196 | Temporary Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Nelson on 15 Jun 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (643725, Private, Infantry Corps. Wood turner from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs M.B. Hargreaves (mother), Nelson.) Also served in 3 Royal Australian Regt. Ex Regular Force. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Nelson on 12 Jun 1951. His training was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp. To be Temporary Sergeant on 12 Jun 1951. Posted to active Service and to the RNZASC on 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea on 31 Aug, disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Reverts to Driver Temporary Corporal while appointed Sect Commander. To be Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Several military discipline breaches resulted in detention and reduction to the ranks on 10 Apr 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 14 Jul 1952 and attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy as the Dental Officers Driver. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS (from Inchon Rest Centre). Served briefly in 16 Fd Regt 31 Aug–14 Sep 1952. Admitted 60 Ind FDS 7–13 Oct 1952 and had further military discipline breaches. Remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Re-joined Regular Force and served in 1 Bn NZ Regt in Malaya sailing from NZ the TSS Captain Cook 28 Nov 1957. Breached R&SOs again. Apparently learned little from previous breaches. Medically evacuated by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai 3 Oct 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Nelson 15 Feb 1982 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARGREAVES, Thomas Ingham | 208932 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/11/2053 | 17/05/2055 | Born Gisborne 10 Feb 1929. Driver for F.J. Smith, Riccarton, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Travelled by Teal from Wellington to Korea via Sydney and onwards by air Darwin, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, 29 Dec 1953 and M/I to his unit 31 Dec. Employed in the Workshop Section. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 for RTNZ via Manila and Australia. Was ‘off loaded’ at Sydney and Admitted to AMF Concord Hospital, Sydney for treatment. Deplaned Auckland 17 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jul 1955. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Papakura in 2004. Died Papakura 27 Aug 2015 aged 86 years. |
| HARKER, Richard (Dick) | 208728 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born 25 Apr 1927 Millerton, Westport. Enlisted in Kayforce during Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then travelled by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Embarked Sasebo 28 Aug 1952 and sailed to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1954. Joined Regular Force. Died Christchurch, 5 Jun 2001 aged 74 years. |
| HARKESS, Norman Ross | 11449 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Lyttelton 19 Sep 1928. Worked for Latex Rubber Co, before joining the RNZN as Assistant Cook on 8 May 1947. Served in Arbutus, Bellona, Taranaki and then Bellona a second time. Continued to serve at sea in Lachlan, Black Prince and Kaniere. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters during 1956 and 1957. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957. Later served in Royalist in Malayan waters but did not appear to have qualified for the GSM 1962. Awarded Naval LS& GC Medal 10 Jan 1967 as Chief Petty Officer Cook. Discharged to RA 7 May 1967. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch, 21 Sep 2005. |
| HARKNESS, Alexander Maxwell | 896837 | Sapper | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Timaru 4 Aug 1931. Served during WWII. Ex TF soldier. Truck driver for W J McHaffie, Pleasant Point, Timaru. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 and underwent training at Papakura and Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 9 Jan 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to RNZE 28 Feb 1954. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt RE and served in 12 Fd Sqn (British Army). Brother to Bruce Harkness. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA 25 Jun 1954 and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Jul 1954 and to Temporary Bombardier 14 Sep 1954 and to Bombardier 20 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 51 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Died Timaru, 5 Dec 2006 aged 75 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal and was later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HARKNESS, Ivan Bruce | 208912 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Timaru 7 Sep 1924. Previous service in the Army with Service No 632252 for harvest work over a five-week period. Truck driver for W J McHaffie, Pleasant Point, Timaru. Enlisted in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 and underwent training at Papakura and Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Sapper on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953 and attached to the plant troop of the NZ Section of 28 Fd Engr Regt. M/O NZ Base HQ, posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 12 Oct 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 51 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later was entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Timaru circa 1990. Brother to Alex Harkness. Died Ashburton 2 Oct 2007 aged 83 years. |
| HARLAND, David Patrick Michael | 122447 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Ohura, Taranaki 25 Jan 1931. Linesman for the Taranaki Electric Power Board before he enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 30 Sep 1948. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki on 15 Apr 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 30 Sep 1949. Pukaki had just returned from a Pacific Islands cruise when she was re-fuelled and stored and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. On RTNZ served in Philomel 23 Jan–18 Jun 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 28 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1952 for further service in Korea. TSFD to Belfast (cruiser) 10 Oct for an Assistant Watch Keeper’s Course. On completion of the course TSFD to Hawea 28 Jan 1952 and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel 21 Mar 1952–18 Jan 1953 then served briefly in Black Prince before returning to Philomel 28 Feb–19 May 1953. Served at Ngaponga in Aug and was TSFD to RNZ Naval Reserve 20 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. |
| HARLEN, Edgar Thomas | 0 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 31/12/2052 | See COCKHEAD |
| HARLEY, John Cameron Kerr | 4777 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Australia 28 May 1921. Started out as a medical student. Entered NZ Div of the RN on 16 Apr 1942 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in HMS Achilles 19 Sep 1942–16 Feb 1943. Advanced to Able Seaman on 14 Jan 1943. Promoted to Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 2 Jul 1943, Sent to Britain and was stationed in Victory and went on TODs to several other stations and ships like Cyclops (depot repair ship) and Ocean (carrier 30 Jun–28 Nov 1947). Granted a permanent commission in the RNZN on 1 Jun 1946. Served in Bellona as a Lieutenant from 29 Jan 1949–22 Nov 1950. Borne additional in Maori, London 23 Nov 1950. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 15 Aug 1953. Served in Bellona as the Torpedo & Anti-submarine officer 1954. Appointed to Royalist on 9 Apr 1957–21 Sep 1958 for the Second Commission voyage 20 May1957–04-Jul-1958. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| HARMAN, Felix Rae | 211000 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 31/07/2054 | Born Nelson 3 Sep 1929. Came from Stoke. Fireman, NZ Railways Loco Dept, Wellington. Applied to enlist in the Regular Force in 1947 but did not meet the medical requirements. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 21 Sep 1953 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp at Kure. Discharged from Hosp and returned to his unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged 3 Oct 1954. Re-engaged by NZ Railways as Fireman at Upper Hutt then the Loco Dept, Gore. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 18 Oct 1955 as a driver RNZASC and emplaned for Korea on 3 Dec 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Cooking Course 1 Mar–2 Apr 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon as Chief Cook 15 May 1956. Admitted Canadian Medical Det 1–4 Aug 1956 and returned to unit on discharge. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal Cook 24 Oct 1956. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding that appointment of Sergeant Cook 21 Dec 1956 and was promoted Corporal 35 Jun 1957. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957. Discharged 6 Oct 1957. Served this tour one year 254 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in West Australia 2007. |
| HARMAN, Henry Douglas | 34009 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Nelson 12 Sep 1930. Ex Regular Force soldier enlisted in RNZASC 29 Sep 1949. Discharged 17 Jan 1951 at his own request. Truck driver for Baigent’s Mill, Quail Valley, Nelson. Attested 22 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 27 Jun 1953. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, Qantas from Sydney to Japan via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953 and entered Korea 21 Dec 1953. Had several failures adhering to Routine Orders and AWOL. M/O 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by RNZAF Hastings aircraft (Flight 2) to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas 354 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HARMAN, John Curtis | 1611 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Nelson 19 May 1922. Was a schoolboy prior to entering the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 19 May 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training at HMS Philomel 19 May 1938–19 May 1939 advancing to Boy 1st Class on 8 Oct 1938. Drafted to HMS Leander 20 May 1939 and served in that ship until 18 Oct 1943 taking part in all the actions in which the ship was involved. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 May 1940, Able Seaman on 17 Jan 1941, Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 22 Aug 1942 and to Leading Seaman on 22 Aug 1943. Leander was commissioned as a ship of the RNZN in Sep 1941. During the Battle of Kolombangara 13 Jul 1943 Leander was badly damaged but was able to return to Auckland before going to Boston for a full repair and refit. From 19 Oct 1943 to 31 May 1945 he served in Philomel and Tamaki being advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) and to Petty Officer (Permanent) during that time. John Harman also served in Kiwi and Arbutus but spent most of his time between 1 Jun 1945 and 26 Aug 1949 in Philomel or Tamaki. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 27 Aug–28 Oct 1949 followed directly after to HMAS Watson returning to NZ 7 Nov 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 26 Nov 1949 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer 1 Aug 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ 21 Oct 1951 he was next in Philomel from 22 Nov 1951–12 Mar 1952. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 19 Jun 1955 and British Empire Medal 31 Dec 1955 (NY Hons). He later served in Kiwi, in Tamaki and Philomel a number of times before being sent to Maori in the UK, 11 Jun–14 Aug 1956. Drafted 14 Aug 1956 to Endeavour our first Antarctic support vessel and was a crew member to bring the ship back to NZ. He remained in Endeavour until 23 Apr 1959 and probably made three trips to Antarctica. John Harman was Discharged to RA 18 May 1959. Awarded British Empire Medal, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HARONGA, Arthur Stewart | 33982 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 30/08/2052 | Born Gisborne 2 Sep 1925. Attested in 2 NZEF 5 Mar 1943 and issued with Service No 817672. Entered Camp 1 May 1944. Embarked with the 12th Reinforcements 29 Jun 1944 in HMT 84. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 20 Jun 1944. RTNZ 10 Aug 1945. SOS 2 NZEF and discharged 1 Nov 1945. Awarded Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted Wellington 26 Sep 1949 as a RF Sapper with Service No 33982. While at the CD Training Camp (Linton) he was described as, “Keen and reliable and works hard. Shows a natural aptitude for fieldcraft and is outstanding in this subject…” Discharged at his own request 24 Aug 1950. Painter and Paper Hanger at the Freezing Works, Petone. Attested in Kayforce 8 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1951 with 2nd Reinforcements and flew by service aircraft to Sydney then sailed in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 15 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Treated at Norwegian Mash 16 Feb 1952 for suspected fractured leg and concussion and returned to unit. Committed several misdemeanours 19 Apr 1952–punishment amended to 45 days. Admitted to Swedish Hosp 30 May 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 7 Jul 1952. Medically re-boarded 9 Jul 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll (medical return) 24 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 34 days. Discharged 14 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Porirua 8 Feb 1983 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HARONGA, Harawira Turoa Hamilton | 34900 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Hastings 22 Nov 1933. Ex Regular Force Cadet in Grenville Class 1951 but left before graduating. Shepherd for Hope Bros., Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements 5 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland as a Gunner 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted to B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC. M/O to NZ Base HQ CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ (Concert Party) 10–12 Nov 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 5–8 Mar 1955 for rugby trials. Was a member of the Kayforce Rugby Team touring Japan 25 Mar–3 Apr but did not arrive back at 10 Tpt Coy until 24 Apr 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ (Rugby Team) 20–26 Oct 1955. Spent one more day with a Concert Party 12 Jan 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged 19 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit (1 Hawkes Bay Regt). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HARPER, Brian James | 15126 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Dunedin 28 Apr 1938. Enlisted in RNZN on 6 Jun 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki until drafted to Pukaki as Boy 1st Class on 27 Apr 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland circa 28 Apr 1955 for service in South East Asia and served in Korean waters Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 28 Oct 1955. Also served in Stawell and advanced to Able Seaman, Kaniere, Lachlan and Rotoiti. Sent to the UK, 11 May 1960 as a member of the crew to bring Otago to NZ and remained in her until 22 Mar 1961. Served in Pukaki 23 Mar 1961–3 Jan 1962. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 4 Jan 1962 and to Leading Seaman on 4 Jan 1963. Served in Philomel 13 Mar 1963. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 4 Jul 1963 and to Petty Officer 21 Jan 1964. Sent to HMAS Watson 7 Aug–17 Nov 1964. Drafted to Taranaki 25 Mar 1965 and served in Borneo waters during Confrontation qualifying for the GSM 1962 by service on dates 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. This GSM1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’ clasp was sent to NZDLS London for issue as he was at HMS Vernon on a course 2 Sep–7 Dec 1967. Qualified as TASI (Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor). Drafted to Blackpool 8 Mar 1968–19 Apr 1970. Served in Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer (Temporary) 1 Feb 1971. Drafted to Taranaki as Petty Officer 27 Sep 1971 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer back dated to 3 Sep 1971. He again returned to Philomel 29 Nov 1972 where he is shown as Acting Warrant Officer 28 Feb 1974, Temporary Warrant Officer 3 Sep 1974 then back to Chief Petty Officer 9 Dec 1974. Drafted to Taranaki as Chief Petty Officer 9 Dec 1974. Advanced to Temporary Warrant Officer 25 Jan 1975, back to Chief Petty Officer 2 Sep 1975, then to Warrant Officer on 3 Sep 1975 which he retained for the remainder of his service. This must have been and unsettling time for him. Later served in Tasman, COMAUCK then embarked 1 Apr 1978 for service in the UK. Returned to Tasman then served in Tamaki, Otago then in manning in Philomel. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’ and Naval LS&GC Medal (28 Apr 1971). Entitled to NZDEFSM. Discharged to RA Feb 1983. Retired to ten-acre farmlet near Albany just north of Auckland. Died Albany 30 Jul 2011. |
| HARPER, Bruce Medland | 203823 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/12/2052 | Born Pukekohe 26 Dec 1926. Maintenance fitter and turner for East Tamaki Dairy Co, Manurewa. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru camp 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Vehicle Mechanic in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 28 Jun 1952, to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 30 Jul 1952 and to Bombardier 30 Nov 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 11 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Served overseas two years 23 days. Died 20 Mar 1998 aged 71 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARPER, Edwin Wallace | 13369 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 29 Oct 1933. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class 15 Jun 1950. First sea service was in Bellona during when he advanced to the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Rotoiti 10 Dec 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 14 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols, escorts and support duties. Was in the Han River estuary providing gunfire support but came under heavy fire from Communist shore batteries and had to make a hasty exit without suffering any casualties. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Jul 1952. On RTNZ was in Philomel for a period then sent on an Under-surface Water Class 3 (UW3 or USW3) course to HMAS Rushcutter 22 Oct 1953–4 Feb 1954. Served in Philomel and again in Bellona. Returned to HMAS Rushcutter 29 Jul–28 Nov 1954 for Under-surface Warfare 2nd Class course, which he completed successfully. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–10 Mar 1956. Pukaki sailed from Auckland in Jul 1955 for service in Singapore/Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 24 Aug 1955 by which time the ship was in Korean waters. RTNZ early from that Tour of Duty and was back in Philomel 11 Mar 1956. Discharged BNPS,10 May 1957. Died Christchurch 20 Jul 1987 aged 54 years. Buried at Harewood Cemetery, Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARPER, Evan Bryce | 208603 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Invercargill 7 Apr 1927. Slaughterman for Southland Frozen Meat Co, Ltd Makarewa. Served in the RNZAF for one month only. Attested 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. He was not used to Army discipline and soon built a catalogue of misdemeanours. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Further breaches of Military discipline. There is very little on which to build a story of good service in Korea. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He was away from NZ for one year 287 days but 60 days were not counted because of Field Punishments and detentions. Discharged 9 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. |
| HARPER, Gordon John (Blue) | 208168 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Balclutha 8 Jun 1929. Drapery Assistant before joining the RNZN on 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 1st Class with Service No NZ11094. He served in HMNZS Achilles and HMNZS Gambia in SE Asian and Pacific waters before discharging from the RNZN on 10 Jun 1947 in the rate of Boy 1st Class. He had served in the RNZN for one year 207 days. Between his service in the RNZN and before joining Kayforce he was employed as a Tradesman bricklayer for Thompson and Woodrow of Gore. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force as a Corporal in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked 2 Sep 1951 at Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 4 Sep 1951 and was Posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Nov 1951 and appointed section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 May 1952 and appointed Section Corporal. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Guard Room (Escort) 10 Jul–18 Jul 1952. TSFD to X List and admitted 25 Canadian FDS 18 Aug 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 2 Aug 1952. Reverted to Lance Corporal 16 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Aug to 8 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and continued medical treatment. Deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sidney. Served overseas one year 44 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1953. Living in Invercargill in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died at Ascot Care Home, Invercargill 7 Jul 2015 aged 85 years. |
| HARPER, James Edward | 15526 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 22 Aug 1940. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. He advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Junior Signalman while under training in Tamaki. After initial training he served in Philomel and was drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 22 Feb 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Communication Division. He then served in several ships and stations including Philomel, Kaniere, Royalist, Otago, Royalist twice more Wakefield and Rotoiti. DDE 21 Aug 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| HARPER, James Robert | 11477 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dargaville 7 Aug 1926. Farmhand at Dargaville before joining the RNZN 8 May 1947 as Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel, he like many of his peers first served at sea in Bellona 18 Oct 1947 to 5 Jul 1949 during which time he advanced to Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Hawea 30 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland for Korean service on 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and left this ship two-days later. He was promoted Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 2 Feb 1952 while serving in Philomel and returned to Bellona 30 May 1952. DEE 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HARRAWAY, Frederic Rowan | 207795 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Marched Out from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1951. Later emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by Qantas or BCPA to Sydney and by Teal to NZ deplaning Wellington 23 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1210 was sent on 29 Mar 1957 to his parents address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin 11 May 1984. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIDGE, Victor Ian | 12690 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Southgate, Middlesex, UK, 14 Aug 1925. He was employed as a labourer before entered the Royal Navy on 27 Sep 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 559698. Underwent initial training in HMS Glendower, training establishment at Caernarfonshire, Wales in what had been a Butlin's holiday camp followed by further training in Pembroke. Drafted to Nairana an escort carrier 7 Feb 1944–28 Sep 1944 and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Jun 1944. This ship was involved in convoy escort and protection. Returned to Pembroke and was drafted to LST 430 on 17 Oct 1944. Unfortunately, there is little available for what this vessel did. Posted to Pembroke IV and served in the destroyer Solebay 23 Mar 1946–8 Nov 1946. Released from the RN on 14 Feb 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook (soon known as Maori) in London on 27 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and then to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and was one of the crew to sail this ship to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he served briefly in Tamaki, a little longer in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 10 Oct 1950–27 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 28 Aug 1951–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 5 Jul 1953 and sailed from Auckland to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 23 Nov 1953. DEE 26 Feb 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRINGTON, Desmond Harold | 208856 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZA | 20/05/2053 | 19/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 24 Apr 1924. Employed as a truck driver for Mr Greenhill of Greymouth. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Most of his training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC on entering Burnham Camp and to Active Service on 4 Mar 1953. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement at Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 2 Jun 1953 and entered Korea on 4 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 5–15 Jun 1953 and returned to his unit. Admitted 25 Canadian F.D.S and TSFD to X(ii) List. TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit. Discharged direct to unit on 12 Feb 1954. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 13–18 Feb 1954 and was discharged direct to his unit. TSFD to NZ Roll 13 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 15 May 1954 for RTNZ (medical evacuation) and deplaned Wellington 19 May 1954. from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas exactly ONE YEAR. Discharged 26 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were sent on 19 Aug 1954, again 19 Apr 1956 and returned each time the medals were sent and were posted again on 12 Feb 1957 to an address in Victoria, Australia. |
| HARRIS, Albert Cannon | 11214 | Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Tahoraiti, Dannevirke on 10 Apr 1930. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN 11 Jul 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 7 May 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Apr 1948 and to Able Seaman on 10 Nov 1948. He then served in Philomel where he changed to Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 10 Oct 1949 and to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 13 Dec 1949. He served in Bellona again before he was drafted to Pukaki on 30 Mar 1950. Pukaki sailed together with Tutira from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. The remainder of his contract was served mainly in NZ shore stations like Irirangi and Philomel apart from attending a course in HMAS Cerberus 23 Feb–22 Dec 1952 and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 2 Mar 1952. He served for a short time in Pukaki which was then in the Reserve Fleet. DEE on 7 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, Charles Lewis | 11215 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth 3 Oct 1930 and came from Ahititi, a small settlement in north Taranaki. Worked as a store-boy before he entered the RNZN 11 Jul 1946 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 28 Nov 1946. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 11 Sep 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Apr 1948. Served in Philomel from 25 Sep 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Nov 1948. Posting Card marked RUN 27 Mar 1950. Recovered and returned to service in Philomel as Able Seaman 17 Jul 1951. Drafted to Bellona 11 Sep 1951–30 May 1952. Served briefly in Philomel then drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but remained in Hawea until 23 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel 24 Nov 1953–2 Mar 1954 then in Irirangi 3 Mar–15 Sep 1954. DEE 2 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, Clement | 11587 | Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 21/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin 10 Aug 1929. Parcel Boy at NZ Post before enlisting in the RNZN 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as an Ordinary Signalman to Hawea on 7 Feb until 20 Sep 1949. He was then drafted to Rotoiti 21 Sep 1949 to 26 Sep 1950. He was on shore in Philomel until drafted again to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and the ship sailed from Auckland for Korean waters 21 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and after leave he was drafted to Irirangi at Waiouru. DEE 15 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost in 2000. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Died Cambridge 10 Mar 2014, aged 84 years. |
| HARRIS, Denis William | 204344 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga 4 Dec 1923. Farmhand from Rawene, Northland. Served during WWII (Service No 812905) Embarked on HM Transport 84 on 26 Jun 1944 and entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944 before moving to serve in Italy in 28 (Maori) Battalion. RTNZ 31 Dec 1945. Enlisted in Jayforce and embarked Wellington 20 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and arrived in Japan 18 Aug 1946. Promoted Lance Corporal, then Corporal while Section Leader in 2 NZ Div Cav. RTNZ 6 Jul 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce at Auckland as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) To Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Served with 16 Fd Regt. Attached to British Com Z Signals Squadron as member of the UN Honour Guard from 2 Sep 1953 to 16 Feb. TSFD to NZ Base HQ 18 Feb 1954 and emplaned in Japan for RTNZ 10 Apr 1954. Deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, George | 204544 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay 15 Jul 1929. Truck driver for Challenge Phosphate Company, Otahuhu. Attested 14 Oct 1953 at Auckland for service in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, George William Alexander | 204133 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Taumarunui on 11 Aug 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan leaving New Zealand 30 Jul 1946. Served in NZ 25 Fd Battery. Spent some time at Yamaguchi. RTNZ 5 Jul 1994 on the Waitaki. (657725, Gunner, NZA. Farmhand from Ngarua, Waitoa, near Morrinsville. Next-of-kin Mrs E.J. Harris (mother), Ngarua, Waitoa.) Before joining Kayforce he was a milk truck driver for the Hamilton Milk Treatment Station. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked 1 Sep 1951 at Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea. Served in NZ component of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. RTNZ on furlough 18 Dec 1952. Re-embarked on Teal flight for Korea 12 Feb 1953 and once more was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp (date indistinct) and was discharged 22 May 1953. Attached to Lines of Communication Independent Signal Sqn then returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. RTNZ arriving at Auckland on 14 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Apr 1954. Died Te Awamutu, 6 Apr 1987 aged 60 years. |
| HARRIS, Howard Hurlewell | 13478 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Oeo, about halfway between Opunake and Hawera 29 May 1932. Employed as a farmhand before entering the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was then drafted to Bellona 7 May 1951–22 Apr 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 12 Dec 1951. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter for further training 2 May–26 Sep 1952. Served in Philomel 27 Sep 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but he remained in his ship until posted to Philomel on 27 May 1954. Served in Irirangi 22 Jul–3 Oct 1954 and served in Tui, Black Prince and Bellona. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956–31 Mar 1957 and later served in Kaniere, Rotoiti and Pukaki. DEE 26 Sep 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R), PJM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, James Steven (Jim) | 204403 | Sergeant | Provost units/ 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZ Provost Corps | 16/06/2052 | 28/06/2056 | Born Mangamuka, Hokianga, 3 Jun 1927. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in Jayforce 16th Reinforcements, A Platoon, D Coy (813586). Served in British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan in 2 NZ Div Cav and 11th NZ Provost Company. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney and flew by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 18 Jun 1952. M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit on Deployment. Served in Brit Com Base Provost Unit, in Japan. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 20 Sep 1952 and was attached FAP to Force Maintenance Area Provost Unit 24 Sep 1952. Promoted Corporal 20 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and furlough and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Re-embarked for Korea on 10 Feb 1954 and re-entered Japan 13 Feb 1954 and was attached FAP to Brit Com Provost Unit 15 Feb 1954. Posted to this unit on 1 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant Provost NCO 10 May 1954. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div lndep Coy 27 May–30 Jun 1955. Re-entered Korea 28 May 1955. Attached 10 Tpt Coy 19 Jul–9 Aug 1955. Granted a 12-month extension for service in Korea dating from 18 Jan 1955. Married Masako Kimura at Kure 5 Feb 1956. RTNZ 28 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, Kenneth Dawson | 206333 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2051 | Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Reported as having served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, 18 Mar 1951 for RTNZ as a medical evacuation (stomach ulcer) to NZ via AMF Wing General Hospital, Concord, Sydney. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals which were sent to Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His sister living in Gisborne was his NOK. |
| HARRIS, Kenneth Thomas Peter | 12558 | Steward | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wimbledon, Surrey, UK, 7 May 1927. Employed as a sound recording assistant before entering the RN on 23 Jan 1945 as an Assistant Steward (Acting Steward) with Service No LX 739005. Underwent training in Royal Arthur, Duke and in Pembroke. Drafted to Golden Hind a RN Shore station in Sydney Australia 19 Jun–28 Jul 1945 and from there was drafted to Indomitable which was in Sydney being refitted. His service in Indomitable was from 29 Jul–23 Sep 1945 during which time the ship carried out air attacks on Japanese explosive boats in Aug. His next ship was the Union Steam Ship Company’s Aorangi a former passenger liner taken up for war service and joined this ship on 24 Sep 1945 possibly in Brisbane where she arrived on 25 Sep 1945. He returned to Britain and was stationed in Tyne and served in the destroyer Ursa 10 Oct–31 Dec 1945. He remained in Ursa (now attached to HMS Victory 1 Jan–20 Jun 1946. Advanced to Steward 23 Jan 1946. The remainder of his time in the RN was spent in Pembroke and Tyne and was discharged from Pembroke on 3 Apr 1947. Awarded Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at HMNZS Cook on 9 Jan 1949 as Steward. Cook was renamed Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was a crew member who sailed the ship to NZ. He remained in Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Leading Steward on 4 Dec 1950. Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951. Served in Philomel 21 Aug–30 Oct 1951 and then served in Tamaki until 22 Jan 1951. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 31 Jan–6 May 1952 for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel and was then drafted to Bellona 9 Jun 1952–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–11 Oct 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward.1 Jan 1953. Her returned to Tamaki 12 Oct 1954 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Steward 30 Nov 1954. He also served in Bellona again and was in the ship’s company when she was returned to the RN in 1956. Served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956–20 Dec 1958 and was in volved in the Suez affair when the canal was closed by Egypt. Royalist had to sail to NZ via South Africa. DEE 20 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, Lloyd Marshall | 203947 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Auckland on 9 Dec 1928. Painter for Mr L. Harris (father), Onehunga. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai 15 Jun 1951 by service aircraft to Sydney then sailed in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 15 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP British JRBD 18 Nov 1951 for Cooks Course. Attached FAP to NZRTU 21 Feb 1952. Played fullback in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Valley Provincial Rep and Auckland Colts Rep.) Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ 31 Mar 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station, Seoul, 27–30 May 1952, accidental injury to ankle. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 4–10 Nov 1952 but was re-admitted seven days later. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. Died Auckland 11 Apr 2021 aged 90 years. |
| HARRIS, Matthew Joseph James | 204429 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga, Northland 15 Sep 1929. Cargo worker who enlisted at Papakura. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 6 Dec 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 2 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 28 May 1954. |
| HARRIS, Norman Dennis | 203534 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born 23 Aug 1925. Employed as a cook for Public Works Department, Waikaraka Park, Onehunga. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and was employed as cook attached to the Light Aid Detachment NZ Tpt Pl and 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Served overseas for one year 237 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.7258 was sent to and address in Tauranga on 5 Apr 1957. Died Tokoroa, 6 May 1994 aged 69 years. |
| HARRIS, Ralph Ernest | 203824 | Temporary Sergeant | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Whangarei 22 May 1925. Linesman for Auckland Electric Power Co. Previous service in the RNZN (Service No 7958) for four and a half years. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 21 Dec 1950. Temporary Sergeant, 2i/c Signals Troop, Troop operator wireless and line, NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned 8 May 1952 New Zealand from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. TSFD from Kayforce to NZ Regular Force 22 Jun 1952. Discharged from the Regular Force at his own request 6 Aug 1952. Died Hamilton, Waikato 1 Jan 2011 aged 85 years. |
| HARRIS, Rex Jack | 203661 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born 24 Feb 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (811917, Private, 3 Bn. Farm hand from Papamoa near Tauranga. Next-of-kin Mrs K.G. Harris (mother), Upper Papamoa, Tauranga.) RTNZ 16 Aug 1948 and discharged from Jayforce 28 Oct 1948. Factory worker at Morrinsville. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in Kayforce at Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fd Regt Gun Number. Served wherever 16 Fd Regt went. Admitted Swedish Hospital through illness but discharged a week later. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1952 and initially stayed at the Royal Hotel, Morrinsville. Served overseas one year 167 days. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1218 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to Tauranga. Returned to the Tauranga area. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARRIS, Robert Charles Owen | 204007 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Frankton Junction 31 Mar 1926. Tanker Driver for Vacuum Oil Company Ltd, Auckland. Last NZ address was Okaihau, Northland. Attested 13 Jun 1951 at Whangarei in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown to Korea by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to Japan and the by ship from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Served in B Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 25 Dec 1951; Temporary Corporal 13 May 1952 then Corporal 1 Aug 1952. Attached as escort to 1 Comwel Div Guard Room for three weeks in Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas for one year 258 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1953. Died Whangarei, 29 Apr 2014 aged 88. |
| HARRIS, Robert George (Bob) | 300585 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hokianga on 4 Jan 1933. Labourer for Eastley & Son, New Lynn, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned at Auckland 12 Aug and arrived at Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 28 Aug 1953. Attached to Div Main to attend a Physical Training Instructor course from 25 Oct to 14 Nov 1953. Attached to 32 Supply Platoon for Guard Duties 2–10 Jan 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 on Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged 13 Jan 1955 and posted to 1 Northland Regt unit from 14 Jan 1955. Served overseas for one year 102 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1220 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to Hokianga. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Returned to Hokianga. |
| HARRIS, Roy Brian | 206489 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Royston, England, UK. Shoe repairer from New Plymouth. Attested 12 Jun 1951 at New Plymouth in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Promoted Lance Corporal 18 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but little is known of his service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later moved to Epping, New South Wales, Australia. Roy's next-of-kin is shown as Mr H.G.Harris, Edgware, Middlesex, England, UK. Living at Partridge Green Horsham, Sussex, England in 1989. |
| HARRIS, Walter Ralph Johannessen | 814315 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/09/2054 | 21/12/2054 | Born Auckland 2 Nov 1931. Driver for Beilby & Dovell (Accountants) Paeroa. Served in CMT 4 Jan 1951 then in the Hauraki Regt and TSFD to the Auckland Regt. M/O on TSFR to Kayforce and was attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 2 Nov 1954. RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas 111 days. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Stereo-typer for Evening Standard, Palmerston North. Attested in NZRF 18 Jul 1957 and was posted to 1 NZ Regt (FARELF). Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp 15 Dec 1957. M/I to FTC Kota Tinggi 27 Dec 1957. Served in C Coy. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Lyttelton 19 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1919 (M). Continued to serve in RNZ Inf, NZ Sigs and RNZA and was discharged as a Corporal 1 Feb 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HARRIS, William Noel | 514466 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born New Plymouth 23 Dec 1930. Bee-keeper’s assistant at Turua. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinf at Rotorua. Ex TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Very little is known of his service while in Korea. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ, deplaning Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Korean Discharge Cert was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Reefton. Living at Motueka in 1996. |
| HARRISON, Chris | 15875 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 23 Jul 1939. Farmhand working on his father's farm near Whangarei. Joined the RNZN 24 May 1956 as a junior seaman. Initial training was in Tamaki and then Philomel. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 23 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 for his first sea service. Royalist left NZ 20 May 1957 for the second commissioning tour of SE Asia, Japan and Korea and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He stayed with this ship until 15 Sep 1958 and was then drafted to Black Prince on 16 Sep 1958–20 Aug 1959. In Philomel 21 Aug–10 Dec 1959 and returned to Black Prince 11 Dec 1959–14 Sep 1960. He applied for release from the RNZN to go back to the family farm as his father was ill and could not manage the farm by himself. Chris Harrison was Discharged by Purchase on 14 Sep 1960 having made a payment of £50 and forfeiting retirement leave and the Regular Force Gratuity. Later entitled NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. It is not known if he ever applied for his medals or received them. A Chris Harrison died in Australia 26 Nov 2013 aged 72 years and was reported in the NZ Herald. Is this the same person? |
| HARRISON, Gordon Simpson | 1913 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Napier 20 Sep 1929. Enlisted in the NZ Division of the RN 1 May 1940. WWII Service NZ Division Royal Navy and RNZN. Served in HMS Achilles 1 Oct 1940 to 21 Sep 1943. Underwent further training in the UK then sent to the USA to crew HMS Redmill then redrafted to Achilles 11 May 1944–20 Sep 1945 when he arrived back in New Zealand. Served in HMNZS Arbutus and Philomel until drafted to Tutira 20 Sep 1949–30 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland for Korea together with Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces. While in Korean waters served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 31 May 1951. Later served in Lachlan. DEE 19 Sep 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp. War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Naval GSM clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945–51’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Northcote, 25 Feb 1999 aged 69 years. |
| HARRISON, Graeme Thomas | 12531 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Kurow (north-west of Oamaru) 25 Oct 1932. Entered the RNZN from School on 11 Nov 1948 in the 15th Class of Boys as Boy 2nd Class. His first sea service, very brief, was in Bellona 15–29 Sep 1950 but was drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Oct 1950. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Underwent further training in HMAS Cerberus and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. He sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for a second deployment to Korean waters. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 8 Jun 1953. Kaniere and Graeme RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and was drafted to Bellona 7 May–23 Oct 1954. He then served in Philomel and another course followed in HMAS Cerberus 26 Oct 1954–4 Mar 1955. He RTNZ to Philomel 6 Mar 1955 and was drafted again to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 to be a part of the ship’s company to return the ship to the RN in 1956. Many of the crew were TSFD to Royalist and he came back to NZ via South Africa because the Suez Canal had been closed by Egypt. His service engagement was completed in Philomel and he was DEE 15 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Coomera, Queensland circa Nov 2002. |
| HARRISON, John James | 819766 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hokianga 12 Feb 1930. Bushman for State Mines, Rewanui (West Coast). Attested (undated) in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham camp. M/O Burnham Camp 6pm for embarkation 5 May 1953, travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton and emplaned Wellington on 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May, entered Korea 16 May 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Jun 1954 but reverted to Driver 2 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal Flight 3 from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 200 days. Discharged 5 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZSM (K). |
| HARRISON, Joseph | 204345 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 13/01/2055 | Born Kaitaia on 2 May 1928. Previous service in the RNZAF. Driver for Winston's Ltd, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952. Embarked for sea journey from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and possibly employed as an Arty driver. Granted a three-months extension of service in Korea dating from 25 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 6 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on an RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged 11 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Served overseas for two years 176 days. Died Whangarei, 6 Jun 1993. Death notice gives age at death as 63. A Korea medal named to J Harrison is in the Military Memorabilia List, Auckland, of Apr 2020. |
| HARRISON, Norman Victor | 302051 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Dargaville 29 Mar 1930. Farm hand at Manukau Heads, Waiuku. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements at Papakura. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jul, entered Korea 13 Jul and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jul 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 26 Sep and was discharged direct to unit 4 Oct 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb in Jun 1955 and again in Aug 1955. Granted 5 days R&R leave 7–11 Oct 1955 incl. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 9 Jan 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 207 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 from Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1226 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Dargaville. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Northern Wairoa 20 Jul 2017 aged 87 years. |
| HARRISON, Rata Wiremu (William) | 302577 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Pukepoto, far Northland, 3 Jan 1935. Employed as a grader driver before he entered the RNZN as Stoker on 21 May 1953. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona on 28 Oct 1953–15 Jun 1954 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 21 May 1955. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters 1954–55 after the armistice was signed. Won the Hong Kong Colony Shot Put Championship on 26–27 Mar 1955 and gained 3rd place in the Javelin. He RTNZ on 23 Jul 1956 was drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1956–5 Oct 1958 and then to Royalist 6 Oct 1958–7 Jul 1959. Returned to Black Prince for about seven weeks and then went back to Royalist 31 Aug 1959–15 Sep 1960. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NGSM (M). DEE 20 May 1961. Later became a cargo worker and applied for PJM. |
| HARRISON, Rowen Whaimutu | 206490 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 21 May 1932. Came from Waipiro Bay north of Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey to disembark Pusan. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and CTBA but remained on the NZ Roll 24 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Nov 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1227 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Waipiro Bay. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1991 |
| HARRISON, Tumoe Tahua | 206889 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born 4 Apr 1930. Came from Kennedy's Bay, Coromandel. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1228 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Coromandel. Died Thames, 20 Dec 1991. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1991 |
| HARROD, Bertram Emill Francis | 646235 | Driver | Attached 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZE | 02/09/2054 | 22/04/2056 | Born Masterton 26 Jul 1931. 5th CMT intake followed by being TF soldier at 2 Fd Sqn, Linton Camp. Joiner at Manawatu Joinery Co, Palmerston North. Attested 5 May 1954 for 16th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Attached FAP NZ Base 20 Oct 1955 for Boxing Team. Granted 12-month extension of service 5 Mar 1956. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 Apr 1956. Served in Korea one year 234 days. Discharged 19 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force 9 Feb 1961. Classified RNZE carpenter and Joiner 3-star. Posted to CD Constr Sqn but held against 6 Indep Fd Sqn. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Feb 1962, then Lance Corporal 13 Aug 1962. Emplaned RNZAF Whenuapai 23 Jun 1964. Deplaned Changi, Singapore 25 Jun, emplaned a few days later and deplaned Saigon, South Vietnam 29 Jun 1964. Served in NZ Army Detachment Vietnam. Deplaned South Vietnam 29 Jun 1964 with NZE and at Tudhomot with the US troops. Medevac to Singapore 12 Dec 1964 but remained on strength in South Vietnam and emplaned 10 Jan 1965 for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 14 Jan 1965. Posted to DC Constr Tp, Linton Camp. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal which were lost and replaced at cost some years later. Posted to DC Constr Tp, Linton Camp. Promoted Corporal 1 Dec 1965. Promoted Sergeant 28 Feb 1969 at 2 Constr Sqn, Linton Camp then posted to 1 Base Wksp, Trentham. Discharged 7 Aug 1971 at own request. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. |
| HART, Adrian (Dean) | 208039 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Bluff, South Island on 8 Aug 1927. Oysterman from Bluff. Enlisted on 19 Feb 1951 in Kayforce at Invercargill. Embarked Whenuapai on 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Disembarked at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and entered Korea 31 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Tech Ack who served in 161 Bty Command Post. During his service was often on the move depending on the wartime situation. Also served in the area of Hill 227. Promoted to Acting Bombardier during his tour in Korea. Played football for the regimental team. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Apr 1953. Served overseas for one year 234 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Bluff in Aug 2005. Died Bluff, 12 Apr 2011 aged 83 years. |
| HART, Maurice Anthony | 32024 | Sergeant | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/06/2052 | 01/04/2053 | Born Gisborne 13 Sep 1924. Home service in NZ from 6 Jan 1943–45. He then served in the Interim Army from 31 Mar 1948 with Service No 632306. Attested in the RNZEME 1 Apr 1948 as a Regular Force serviceman with Service No 32024. Promoted Lance Corporal 2 Nov 1945, Temporary Corporal 28 Aug 1946 Corporal 1 Apr 1948 and to Sergeant 27 Sep 1950. Seconded 28 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 1 Jan 1953 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to unit 7 Jan 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 18 Jan 1953 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 17 Feb 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force 7 May 1953. Discharged on return from Kayforce in the rank of Staff Sergeant. Discharged on 18 Jun 1953. Re-enlisted in RNZEME 26 Nov 1956 as Temporary Corporal and served in ND Workshop. Also served in ND Coy RNZASC. Discharged at own request 15 Apr 1958. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HART, Ronald Gordon | 206678 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 4 Sep 1930. Previous service in RNZAF. Labourer for Borthwick Freezing Works Feilding. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb for one week in Jul 1952. Attached to Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre at Inchon for a three-week training course. Promoted to Lance Bombardier then to Bombardier during his tour to Korea. Emplaned at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Wellington 8 Dec 1952. SOS Kayforce 8 Feb 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas for one year 224 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1231 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Feilding. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HARTE, Herbert Frederick | 206106 | Gunner | Force HQ | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Masterton 22 May 1927. Clerk employed by Dalgety's Ltd, Martinborough. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 as a member of Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Sent on TOD to NZ Base HQ for a period. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 7 Jun 1951 and posted to NZ Transport Platoon. Apr 1952 punished for negligently driving a motor veh. (ROs Part II 8 Apr 1952) Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Served overseas for one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 26 Mar 1996 aged 79 years. |
| HARTLEY, Cedric Ronald | 204462 | Gunner | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Manaia, Taranaki, 9 Apr 1929. He was farming for Mr Dalberg. Manaia. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952. Emplaned as a Gunner 11 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Jan 1953, entered Korea 22 Jan and M/I to his unit 23 Jan 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Feb 1954 and returned to his unit 5 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged 8 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Manaia 22 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1233 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Manaia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Applied for a further term of service in Korea but this was not carried through. |
| HARTNETT, Terence Edwin | 12292 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Rotherhithe, London, 9 Dec 1921. Messenger before joining the RN 12 Feb 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman. Qualified First Aid Feb 1941 and Radar detection operator 18 Apr 1941. Served in Maplin a catapult-armed ship or fighter catapult ship from 23 Apr 1941–17 Jul 1942. Advanced to Able Seaman 12 Nov 1941. Undertook specialist radio training in Jul–Aug 1942 and was then sent to Saker a holding station in the USA for servicemen waiting for onwards movement to ships. Drafted to the escort carrier Tracker 31 Jan–28 Sep 1943. Later served in Renown (battleship) from 9 Oct 1943–1 Jun 1945. Medals awarded for WWII service not recorded on the remnant of his file but could include 1939–45 Star and Atlantic Star. Entered RNZN in the UK on loan 5 Jul 1948. Drafted to Arabis 5 Jul–19 Aug 1948 then to HMS Loch Achanalt on 20 Aug–12 Sep 1948 which became Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. He was a crewman in the chip when it was sailed to NZ and remained in her until 6 Apr 1950 when he served in Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 in this ship then TSFD soon after arrival in Japan to Tutira 6 Nov 1950. While in the Korean theatre he had a cartilage removed on board HM Hospital Ship Maine in Jan 1951. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Returned to the UK and was DEE 12 Jul 1951 from Maori. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later returned to NZ. Died Auckland, 8 Apr 1999 aged 76 years. |
| HARTWELL, Kenneth Robert | 34269 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 08/04/2055 | Born 23 Oct 1932. Labourer for D.G. Stuart, Waihi. Enlisted as a cadet in Allen Class on 17 Jan 1950. On graduation was posted to RNZASC 14 Dec 1950. M/I Northern District Coy, RNZASC and posted to Tpt Depot Papakura Camp 8 Jan 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Sep 1953. M/O to 12 Reinforcements Kayforce 5 Jan 1954. Was made Sub Lance Corporal 16 Dec 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney 9 Mar 1954 for travel to Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Corporal. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and reposting to the Regular Force. Deplaned Auckland 8 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 11 days. Returned initially to Waihi. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1955 and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Posted to 1 Coy RNZASC, Auckland, and assumed duty as an instructor RNZASC Wing Papakura. Seniority as Corporal to date from 1 Apr 1954. TSFD to the Territorial Force on 31 Jan 1956 on completion of his contract and placed on Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Ngaruawahia 1 Jun 2017 aged 84 years. |
| HARVEY, David James | 552083 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Temuka 4 Jun 1933. Farmhand before joining the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 24 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 in that vessel for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman 20 Mar 1953. Mainly involved in patrolling and escort duties on the Korean west coast. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but he stayed in that ship until 3 May 1954. Served in Philomel and Tamaki between 4 May 1954 and 20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 which had been re commissioned from the reserve and sailed from Auckland on 14 Oct to return to Britain where she arrived at Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. David Harvey remained with the ship until 16 Apr 1956 and was drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956. He was one of many who brought Royalist back to NZ and was involved in the Suez affair. On arrival back in NZ drafted to Black Prince for three months from 3 Apr 1957. For the next few months, he served variously between Philomel and Black Prince until drafted back to Royalist on 21 Jan–4 Sep 1958. his final 12 months in the RNZN was shared between Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Died suddenly in Australia 24 Oct 1988 aged 55 years and his body was repatriated and buried in Rangiatea Cemetery, Otaki. At this time there is no mention of any awards seen on his file for his service. His entitlement would now read NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (ME) and NZDSM. |
| HARVEY, Leonard Joseph | 552083 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Tokomaru Bay, 10 Mar 1934. Labourer for Bluff Harbour Board. Served in 12th Intake CMT. Then served in 5 Light Regt, 52 Bty, RNZA. M/O from TF to attest in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 10 Oct 1955. Posted to RNZASC as a Driver 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement 24 Feb 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1956, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Feb and M/I to his unit in Korea 3 Mar 1956. Served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl as 2i/c Section. Had some difficulty adjusting to Army life and lost money and gained a severe reprimand three times. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Oct 1956 and to Corporal 25 Jun 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Died Gisborne 4 Dec 1994 aged 60 years. Buried in Taruhera Cemetery, Gisborne. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HARWOOD, Vernon Hedley (Vern) | 207857 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Opunake 25 Jan 1929. Employed as an hospital porter at Public Hospital Nelson. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Attached FAP NZRTU 5–21 Sep 1951 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane, possibly a Constellation, to Sydney Deplaned Wellington 24 May 1952 from Teal flying boat Awatere ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Wellington. His NOK is shown as his grandmother Mrs A Wilmshurst who lived in Eltham, Taranaki. Vern Harwood died Palmerston North 14 Aug 1992 aged 62 years. Buried at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HASKELL, Eric Cecil | 14570 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Hamilton 17 Jun 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Sep 1952. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953–23 Feb 1955. Served on the last deployment of ship to Korea. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and travelled to Korea via Sydney, New Caledonia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 17 Dec 1953. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 from Kure, Japan via Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Promoted Mechanical Engineer 1, 21 Mar 1955. Served in Black Prince and also served in Royalist 6 Oct 1958–2 Mar 1960 during the Malayan Emergency. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M). Did not accumulate the required time to qualify for the PJM. DEE 16 Jun 1961. Died Whangarei, 16 Jul 2008 aged 73 years. Remains interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| HASLAM, Raymond Arthur | 12952 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hastings 7 Oct 1932. Employed as a junior woodworking machinist before he entered the RNZN 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 10 Nov 1949. Drafted to Bellona 12 Feb–15 May 1950 followed by drafting to Pukaki on 15 May 1950. Sailed from Auckland for Korea together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces. TSFD to Tutira 2 Jul 1950 while in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Sep 1950. RTNZ 31 May 1951 but he remained in Tutira until 24 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 25 Aug 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Jul 1951 before he reached Philomel. Sent to HMAS Watson 28 Mar–4 Jul 1952 to attend courses. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 5 Jul 1952–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 with a grade of Radar Plotter 3rd Class but was in that ship only for a short time before going back to Philomel 16 Mar 1953–9 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Mar 1954 and stayed somewhat longer on his second posting to this ship. Drafted to Tamaki 5 Sep 1955–27 Sep 1956. DEE 6 Oct 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HASSETT, Ronald Douglas Patrick | 30173 | Major | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 31/12/2052 | Born Wellington 27 May 1923. Educated at St Patrick's College Wellington. Attended Royal Military College, Duntroon, Australia and graduated as Lieutenant. Served in New Guinea in 1943 before serving in Italy with 5th NZ Field Regiment, RNZA. 2 NZEF 1943–46. Appointed to Kayforce 1952–53. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney on 27 May 1952. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Held appointment as 2i/c HQ 16 Fd Regt. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 31 Dec 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Appointed Brigade Major 28 Commonwealth Brigade, Malaya, 22 Apr 1960. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Attended Long Artillery Course, School of Artillery, Larkhill, UK. Brigadier 1 Oct 1970, Deputy Chief of the General Staff. Assistant Chief (Policy) 1973. Deputy Chief of Defence 1974–76. Major General, Chief of the General Staff 1976–78. MBE (1962), CBE (1975), CB (1977). Very keen and active supporter of the Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum in Waiouru. Retired 16 Nov 1978. Took up an appointment as Chief Executive of the Orient NZ Trading Company in Kuala Lumpur in 1979–85 representing NZ Companies in SE Asia and China. Patron NZ Korean Veterans Association 1994. Died Auckland, 13 Aug 2004, aged 81 years. |
| HASTIE, Ewan Douglas | 971432 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2054 | 28/09/2054 | Born Mataura, Southland 23 Aug 1930. Previous service in RNZAF Reserve. Won a flying scholarship held at Gore in 1949 and flew in DH 82 (Tiger Moth) and Auster aircraft. Had 60 hour flying but was not suited for pilot training. Applied for entry into the RNZAF flying crew Employed as a farmhand and a private pilot. Attested in Kayforce 11 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham camp. M/O Burnham Camp to Harewood. Emplaned Harewood 30 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Jul 1954 and entered Kore the following day. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 22 Aug 1954 Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp from NZ Base HQ 3 Sep 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 6 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Sep 1954 for RTNZ (medical stretcher case) deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954 And admitted Christchurch Public Hosp the same day. Served overseas 91 days. Later TSFD to Kew Hospital. Invercargill. Discharged 27 Sep 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Waimate 30 Jul 2017 aged 86 years. |
| HASTIE, James Malcolm | 204030 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Leeston, Canterbury, on 5 Nov 1928. Boilermaker employed by Seager Bros, Beaumont Street, Auckland. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin 26 Aug 1951 to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU. Admitted BCOF General Hospital, Japan, 22 Sep 1951, discharged 24 Sep 1951. Attached to BCOF Sigs Regt for course 13 Dec 1951. Entered Korea 24 Mar 1952 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted Norwegian MASH 22 May 1952. Discharged from No.6 Convalescent Training Depot and returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kay force 11 Jul 1953. Died Christchurch 17 May 1990. Buried in Christchurch Memorial Park Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HASTIE, Ronald Stanley | 12896 | Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin 28 Jan 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Jan 1949 and was granted the rate of Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and then Philomel. First sea service was in Kaniere. Drafted to Lachlan 12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman. Drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and he later served in Black Prince, Tui and served a second time in Black Prince. His final rate was Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. DEE 23 Jan 1955. Died Wairakei Village 12 Nov 1989 aged 62 years. |
| HASTINGS, James Houston | 211277 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Kilmarnock, Scotland on 6 May 1920. Previous service in 1 Fd Regt, Royal Artillery, the British Army during WW 2. (Service No 322195 and reached the rank of Bombardier.) Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Had applied for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Palestine 1945–48’ but he did not qualify for this medal. Also claimed LS&GC Medal but was not entitled to this medal. However he was entitled to the Efficiency Medal (Territorial). Linesman for NZ Post & Telegraph Department at Eketahuna. Attested in Kayforce on 3 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on flying by Qantas to enter Japan 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953. Attached to CATC Inchon three times between 12 Dec 1953 and 31 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Mar 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 10 Jun 1954 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 8 Jul 1954 and appointed i/c Gun. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ then M/O on 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air deplaning Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Completed one year and 35 days service overseas. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Manaia, Taranaki, 7 Jul 2001 aged 81 years. |
| HATA, Te Whiwhi Vivian (Viv) | 14070 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Opotiki 16 Feb 1927. Employed as a clerk before enlisting in the RNZN 17 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial training was in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 17 Jun 1953. Sent to HMAS Watson to attend training course 3 Oct–17 Dec 1953 and was in Philomel until drafted to Hawea 11 Jan 1954 and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class dating from 4 Dec 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 26 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Eastern Fleet in Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 and remained in that ship until drafted to Bellona 24 Sep 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 15 Sep 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. He was a member of the crew that returned Bellona to the UK and arrived at Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. During his time in the UK he attended a further course at HMS Dryad (The RN Radar Training School) 27 Jan–5 Jun 1956 and was graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class effective 1 Jun 1956. Returned to Royalist 6 Jun 1956 and sailed in her on the delivery voyage from the UK being involved in the Suez incident on the way home. Advanced to Leading Seaman 15 Sep 1956. Served in Philomel 3 Apr–31 Oct 1957. Drafted to Kaniere 1 Nov 1957–29 May 1958 and served in her apart from four weeks in Black Prince. He volunteered for Shallow Water Diving Course and passed in Jun 1958. Served between Kaniere and Philomel. DEE 16 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K). Living Mangakino 2005. Died Waikato Hospital 29 Jun 2017 aged 90 years. |
| HATATA, Tahae | 578770 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Ruatoki, East Coast, on 27 Aug 1933. Labourer from Hastings. 10th intake Compulsory Military Service. Attested 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Used on driving duties and carried rations, personnel, equipment and ammunition. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ then M/O to Pusan 21 Mar 1956. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure Japan 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit (4 Armd Regt) Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1237 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Fernhill, Hastings. |
| HATCH, Francis George (Frank) | 208623 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Auckland 3 Feb 1930. Farmhand from Rokeby, Rakaia. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. May have trained as a cook while in Korea. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changti at Kobe, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1238 sent to an address in Ashburton 5 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Applied to join the Regular Force but was not accepted. Died Christchurch, 7 Feb 1995 just after his 65th birthday. |
| HATCHER, Patrick Samuel John | 460003 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born New Plymouth 25 Feb 1934. Carpet Layer for Maple Furnishing Company, then watersider at the wharves in New Plymouth. Serving TF soldier in 22 Bty. Attested 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onwards and deplaned Japan 24 Apr 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 4 May 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gunner. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Oct 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Hospital 27 Feb 1955 with injuries after falling from telegraph pole. Discharged from Hospital 24 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 7 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged 19 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Continued serving in the Territorial Force as a Gunner in 2 Fd Regt until 4 Nov 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HATELY, James Andrew Renton | 460879 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Thames on 30 Jul 1930. Self-employed farmer at Cambridge. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 243 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Hautapu, Cambridge, 13 Jul 1995. Buried in Hautapu Cemetery in RSA section. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HATFIELD, Gordon Howard | 204031 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Auckland on 12 Apr 1930. Labourer at Westfield, Penrose. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni and sailed from Sasebo 1 Feb 1952 to enter Korea at Pusan on 3 Feb 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Mar 1953. Went and worked as a labourer for NZ Forest Products. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 4 May 1954 as a Driver with Service No 340916. Did not disclose the information that he had served previously in Kayforce. Second service number was cancelled after he had arrived in Korea and he was re-issued his earlier number. Embarked Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF aircraft (16th Reinforcements) for Korea. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC the following day. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 May 1955. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jun 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Jul 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas two years 109 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Auckland circa 2001. |
| HATHAWAY, William Allan Alexander | 15876 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru 14 May1936. Electrical Lineman before joining RNZN 24 May 1956. His initial training was in Tamaki and some further training in Philomel. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. Discharged Feb 1959 BPNS. Living at Whakatane circa 2007. |
| HATHERLY, Claude Rodney (Tad) | 203064 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Marton on 17 Dec 1925. Schoolteacher. Ex RNZN (Service No NZ1081 Apr–Aug 1945, naval airman ground crew, for five months) and served in Jayforce (Service No 663724 May 1946-Nov 1947) as a Sergeant. Ex 1 Bn Hauraki Regt. Seconded to Kayforce 23 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Attached 1 Bn Royal Australian Regt 3 May–20 Jul 1953. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Regimental Signals Officer, 16 Fd Regt, 24 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 31 Jun 1954. Deplaned Auckland. Served overseas one year 6 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Reposted to 1 Bn Hauraki Regt with the rank of Lieutenant, 12 Sep 1954. Enlisted in Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 was granted a short-service regular commission and posted to 1 NZ Regt. Served in Malaya with 1 NZ Regt emplaned Whenuapai 14 Oct 1957 on service aircraft. Deplaned Singapore 16 Oct and attached to NZ SAS Sqn. Attached FAP HQ NZ Army Force Tanglin, Singapore, 1 Nov 1957. Tour of duty was for one year. Left Nee Soon Camp at Singapore and moved to Kota Tinggi. Involved with the battalion's Tracker team in the Dog Wing. TSFD to Battalion Command Post to replace Captain N. Wallace as Intelligence Officer. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ on HMT Captain Cook disembarking at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Posted to Papakura Camp as Training Officer, Camp HQ, on RTNZ. Involved with aircraft loading courses and later NS Training Unit at Papakura in 1962. Temporary Major 4 Oct 1965 and appointed Staff Officer Cadets at Army HQ, Wellington. Posted to Dunedin Army Area 7 Feb 1969 and assumed appointment of Area Commander. Honorary Aide De Camp to the Governor General while in Dunedin. Retired in rank of Major 8 Mar 1973. Died Dunedin 4 Apr 1984 after a short illness. Buried in Andersons Bay Cemetery. |
| HATTON, Brian Edward | 708770 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/07/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born New Plymouth on 1 Sep 1932. Ex TF (CMT 4th Intake) and Regular Force soldier in NZ Regt. Graduated 2nd Lieutenant, Kayforce OCTU, 5 Jun 1954. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jul 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and onwards by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 Jul 1954. Marched into NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jul 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC, 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 5 Jun 1955. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Officer i/c, Transport Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 3 Mar 1955. Temporary Captain, while employed as HQ Captain, 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC, 12 Mar 1956. TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 330 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 26 Jul 1956. Later went to live in Australia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HATTON, Mervyn Matthew | 33380 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill on 30 Jan 1928. Motorcycle mechanic from Invercargill. Attested 29 Mar 1949 in the Regular Force. Promoted Lance Corporal 24 Aug 1950 while at Southern District MT Workshop. TSFD to Kayforce 5 Oct 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Australia and continued by air onto Japan arriving at Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 Jun 1954 and appointed Vehicle Mechanic. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 30 Aug 1954 and appointed Armament Artificer. Promoted Staff Sergeant 22 Oct 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 328 days. SOS Kayforce 29 Dec 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Discharged 21 Jan 1955 at the completion of his engagement. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living at Palmerston, Central Otago in Jun 2002. Died Palmerston 3 May 2012 aged 84 years. |
| HAU, Horomona (HOWE, Horace Robert) | 301474 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Rawhiti (near Russell) 16 Jan 1931. Well driller for E.P Trigg, Whangarei. Served in the 6th Intake CMT in Jun 1952. At the completion of training he was posted to 1 Coy RNZASC. Enlisted in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 under the name Horace Robert Howe which he believed to be his real name. This name was changed while in Korea but years later his request for medals was as Robert Howe. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 16 Sep and entered Korea 17 Sep 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9–13 Oct 1953 and discharged to unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Sep 1954 and to Lance Corporal 23 Dec 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 6 Mar 1955 to NZ Base HQ and posted to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged 24 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Coy, RNZASC). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still on his file at Trentham. |
| HAU, Thomas Simon | 34158 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born Punaruku, Northland, on 5 Jul 1931. Mill hand before joining the Regular Force. Serving Regular Force soldier from 9 Coast Regt RNZA. Seconded to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington, 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 15 Jun 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Breached R&SOs and 28 days detention 23 Mar 1953. Released 15 Apr 1953 having received 4 days remission of sentence for good conduct. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Sep 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 18 Nov 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Served overseas one year 196 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. TSFD 16 Mar 1955 to the Territorial Force at the completion of his Regular Force engagement. Died Christchurch 10 Nov 1976 aged 45 years. Buried in Ruru Cemetery. |
| HAU, Wairemana Reihana | 14251 | Boy Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Whangaruru, Northland, 26 Sep 1936. Entered the RNZN 29 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Oct 1952 and to Boy Telegraphist on 26 Jun 1953. Served in Philomel 10 Jul–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 26 Mar 1954. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in this ship until drafted to Irirangi 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Telegraphist 26 Apr 1955. Served in Bellona 21 Sep 1955–16 Apr 1956. He also served in Royalist, Irirangi again and Philomel. Drafted yet again to Irirangi 17 Dec 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Local) 16 Jan 1958 but this was amended to Acting Leading Telegraphist 1 Jan 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 11 Feb 1959 and advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 13 Mar 1959 and to Leading Radio Operator on 1 Mar 1960 and during this time served in Malayan waters. Served in Wakefield (Wellington) 15 Sep 1960–25 Sep 1962. DEE 25 Sep 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Awarded or Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| HAUGH, Raymond William Coulter | 208974 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 30/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Invercargill 14 Nov 1924. Previous service in the army within NZ during WWII (Service No 636817). Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Jayforce and embarked on HMT Chitral at Wellington 30 Jul 1946. Served in Signals and was attached FAP to 27 NZ Bn. RTNZ on Mataura disembarking at Wellington 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 3 Oct 1947. Field assistant, Ministry of Works Survey at Lake Waitaki. Attested 5 Mar 1954 in Kayforce and underwent training for Korea. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and onwards to Japan by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. Marched into NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt attached to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and 13 Oct 1955. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 205 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Mar 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Timaru 20 Nov 1978 aged 54 years. Buried Salisbury Cemetery, Timaru. |
| HAURAKI, Lew or Lu | 12861 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Towai, North Auckland 15 Nov 1928. Labourer. Enlisted in the RNZN 20 Oct 1952 and was granted the rate of Stoker Mechanic. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he like many others had his first sea service in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Japanese and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Tamaki 8 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 14 Jan 1956 and once again sailed for service in Korean waters sailing from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan 1958 for his final sea service. DEE 19 Oct 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAVEN, Bryan Worsley | 204311 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Drummoyne, NSW, Australia 25 Dec 1922. Previous service in the RAAF for five years reaching the rank of Corporal. Radio announcer and scriptwriter for Radio New Zealand. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Attended Kayforce OCTU but emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952 and entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jun 1952 and appointed Duty NCO, to Temporary Bombardier 5 Jul 1952 retaining the same appointment. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 29 Jul 1952 as Duty NCO. Attached to NZ Base HQ FAP 6 Feb 1953. On TOD to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 5 May 1953 and to 16 Fd Regt 12 May. On TOD to Brit Com Sub-Area North 31 Aug 1953. Promoted Sergeant 26 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1953. Applied to enlist in the Royal Air Force as a Gunner Instructor in 1954 and the British Army 1956 after his New Zealand Army service. It is not known if he was successful. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAWAIKIRANGI, Tau | 211050 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Waiohiki, near Taradale on 30 Oct 1928. Driver for McDonald Transport, Taradale. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 16 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia deplaning on 23 Nov 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 201 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955. Later entitled NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAWKES, Ian Lockhard (Hawkeye) | 203825 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Auckland on 8 Feb 1929. Attested on KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Vehicle Mechanic in NZ Tpt Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while 2i/c of a Transport Section. He showed a keen sense of duty and has worked very long hours under all conditions to keep the vehicles of the Transport Platoon roadworthy. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 Jan to 30 Jun 1952”. Mechanic from Devonport. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 21 Jul 1951 (accidental injury) and discharged from hospital 25 Jul 1951. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 219 days. Living at Mangawhai Heads, Kaiwaka, in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Mangawhai, 20 Jun 1999 aged 70 years. |
| HAWKES, James Victor | 12051 | Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Richmond, 10 Aug 1928. Employed as a Labourer before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 29 Sep 1948. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 27 Mar 1949. Served in Philomel 1 Feb 1950–19 Jan 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 28 Sep 1950. Served in Taupo and Philomel where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 28 Sep 1951. Served in Bellona 3 May 1952–25 Feb 1953 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 13 Aug 1954–24 Sep 1956. During this time he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic, then Acting Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineer) and then to Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class on 10 Aug 1955. RTNZ he served in Philomel then Black Prince on 8 Nov 1956–28 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist 29 Jan 1957 and sailed in her when she left Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Engineer Mechanic 2nd Class 6 Jul 1957 and to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 6 Jul 1958 two-days after he returned to NZ. He remained to Royalist until 5 Oct 1958. From 6 Oct 1958 to 5 Apr 1964 most of his time was in either Philomel or Royalist. Later served in Pukaki advanced to Chief Mechanic on 1 Apr 1964 and served in Lachlan, COMAUCK and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 26 May 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HAWKES, Owen Mervyn | 204329 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 22/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Coromandel on 1 Nov 1922. Hardware assistant. Served in Army for six months then served in RNZAF for three years (Service No 4214482) reaching the rank of Corporal in Aircrew Section (non-flying). Served in several stations in NZ and then in the Pacific served in 6 Sqn in Guadalcanal, Green Island and New Britain. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Followed by service in A Sqn, 1 Armoured Car Regt (Service No 203035). Served in BCOF, Japan 15 Jul 1947 to 16 Aug 1948. (451580, Private, NZMC), shop assistant from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs S.A. Hawkes (mother), Ponsonby, Auckland). Disembarked from the troopship Westralia at Auckland 16 Aug 1948. On RTNZ took up employment as a male nurse employed by the Auckland Hospital Board, Greenlane Hospital. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat Aparima for Sydney. Travelled onwards on civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 25 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Feb 1953 and to Corporal 1 May 1953. RTNZ Base HQ 9 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to Brit Com Gen Hosp in Japan 16 Nov 1953–17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 253 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Jun 1954. In 1979 he was employed at the Scottish Hospital, Paddington, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAWKINS, Gary Michael | 15080 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/08/2056 | Born Kohimarama, Auckland, 27 Feb 1938. Enlisted in RNZN 8 Apr 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Pukaki 27 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 27 Aug 1955. Served in Korean waters during the period Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and served in Black Prince and advanced to Able Seaman 27 Oct 1956. Served in Rotoiti and was involved with Operation Grapple (Nuclear Test monitoring in 1957). Also served in Paea, Mako and Kaniere. Was held on books at Maori, London 6 Jan–27 Mar 1961 for HMNZS Taranaki. Breached Naval Discipline while in the UK. Was part of the crew that sailed Taranaki to NZ from Portsmouth arriving at New Plymouth on 28 Oct 1961. Also served again in Rotoiti and Pukaki. DEE 22 Jun 1964. After his naval service he joined the NZ Police and retired as a Police Inspector with the Police Long Service Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM, NZDSM. |
| HAWKINS, John Edwin | 204134 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 28/04/2054 | Born Liverpool, England 26 Feb 1926. Came from Otumoetai, Tauranga. Surveyors chainman New Zealand Forest Service Pongakawa, Te Puke. Then worked in Rotorua. Next-of-kin Mrs G. Hawkins (mother) Walton, Liverpool, England, UK. Qualified on Kayforce OCTU course but was not commissioned immediately. Emplaned Wellington 19 Sep 1951 on Teal flying boat from to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Oct 1951 and entered Korea the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 Apr 1952, Temporary Bombardier 1 May 1952, Bombardier. Temporary Sergeant 8 Jun 1952, Sergeant 8 Oct 1952. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 30 Nov 1952. Went to the UK on furlough 16 Feb 15 Mar 1953. Re-entered Japan 1 Apr 1953. Re-entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 162 Bty, 13 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Captain and appointed Tp Commander in 163 Bty 21 Dec 1953. Promoted Captain 20 Mar 1954. Emplaned 24 Apr 1954 Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with rank of Lieutenant, 21 Aug 1954. Served overseas two years 222 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Territorial Force circa Oct 1957. |
| HAWKINS, Noel Edward | 204463 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Whanganui 9 Oct 1927. Farmhand from Otorohanga. Attested in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1247 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Otorohanga. Died Te Kuiti 6 Jul 1988 aged 61 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HAWTHORN, Brian James (Hoari) | 783071 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Nelson 19 Jan 1932. Attested 1 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Served with RNZE attached to 3rd Canadian Engineers. Changed to RNZASC as a Driver and served in C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Finally served as a Gunner in 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Returned to Australia on HMT New Australia embarking Pusan 10 Nov 1954 and continued the return journey by RNZAF Hastings from Sydney deplaning Harewood, Christchurch 20 Nov 1954. Discharged 5 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Living at Westport in 1996. Died Greymouth 1 Aug 2010 aged 78 years. |
| HAWTHORNE, Donald Edwin | 12374 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Hastings, Hawkes Bay 25 May 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 21 Jan–17 Jan 1951. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 23 May 1951. Also served in Kaniere before being drafted to Rotoiti on 5 Dec 1951–29 Jun 1953. Seaman, Under-water Weapons (1st Class). Promoted Acting Leading Seaman 7 Jan 1952 the day his ship sailed from Auckland for Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Suva. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Cairns and Sydney. Also served in Black Prince and Lachlan and attended courses at HMAS Rushcutter. Later Chief Petty Officer. DEE 11 Nov 1967? Later joined RAN for a short while. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (27 May 1965) and KWSM. Living in Kardinya, West Australia, 2004. |
| HAWTIN, Bruce Alfred | 204573 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Te Aroha, 25 Jul 1930. Came from Whangamata, Waihi. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 for Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air via Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Jan 1953. Posted to Div Tpt Pl and was detailed as General West's then Gen Murray's driver at Division Headquarters, travelled to many places as required. The car was a 1952 Chevrolet and was used for special occasions such as visits to other regiments and transporting Concert Party members. Was required to drive Liaison officers mostly up to the front line on a daily basis. Corporal Hawtin also drove the General over to the Prisoner of War exchange at Freedom Village. He was a driver at the peace talks. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ by air via Japan, Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 26 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal.) Died Whangamata 17 May 2015 aged 84. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAY, Donald Clouston (Happy) | 12547 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Gisborne 31 Jan 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Nov 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti circa 30 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Oct 1950. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. One of several Seaman Boys who served on the New Zealand frigates during the Korean War. He was 17 and a half when he left for Korea. Action station for engagement situations was at the pom-pom (four-barrel 40mm gun). Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast of Korea and was involved on the Han River on several occasions. RTNZ as an Able Seaman. Later appointed Quarters Armourer after training in Flinders Naval Base (HMAS Cerberus), Victoria, Australia. DEE from the RNZN 18 Jan 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. RNZN Naval Relations Officer at Gisborne for six years ending 31 Apr 2004 in the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Living in Gisborne in 2004. President Gisborne RSA 2006. |
| HAY, Raymond Owen (Rusty) | 206347 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Wellington 21 Feb 1929. Shop Assistant from Wellington. Attested in KMB on 8 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in E Troop, 163 Bty. Served wherever the Battery was in action to north of the 38th Parallel. Accidentally injured 6 Oct 1951 “No action Required”. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Total overseas service one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Levin 16 Dec 2016 aged 87 years. |
| HAY, William Rex | 329891 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 19 Jun 1933. Employed as a motor mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 10 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and became a Stoker (Sto) on 25 Mar 1952. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1953 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 3 Feb 1953. Served in Tui 5 Mar 1953–22 Aug 1954. Served in Philomel 23 Aug 1954–23 Feb 1955. Also served in Pukaki, where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Bellona, Royalist and Philomel and was drafted again to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and served in Philomel from 10 Nov 1958 until DEE 24 Mar 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HAYDEN, Peter | 13776 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Liverpool, UK, on 30 Jan 1918. Employed as a valet before entering the RN on 29 Jan 1940 as Acting Cook. His training was conducted in HMS Pembroke and within six months had changed trade to Acting Steward. Drafted on 22 to HMS Malabar a shore station in Bermuda. Advanced to Leading Steward (T) 30 Aug 1941 while in this station. Drafted 11 Dec 1942 to Newcastle (light cruiser) which was under repair in the Brooklyn Navy Yard New York. He returned to Britain 16 Mar 1942 to serve in Pembroke prior to drafting to HMS Barle (Frigate) which operated from Orlando and Cormorant shore bases in Britain. Reverted to Steward 30 Oct 1943. Served in Linaria 16 Dec 1943 which operated from Lanka in Ceylon. Advanced again to Leading Steward (Temporary) on 30 Apr 1944. Also served in HMS Braganza and HMS Lanka again during 1944. Drafted to Victorious (fleet carrier) 18 Aug 1944–6 Dec 1945 and was involved in this ship during several actions against Japanese forces. He sailed from Australia to Britain in her. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward (Temporary) 11 Jul 1946 and to Petty Officer Steward (Permanent) 25 Sep 1946. He later served in several shore stations and ships such as Diadem (light cruiser), Manxman (minelayer) and Abercrombie (monitor, gun training and accommodation ship). Released from the RN 20 Feb 1952 “Free” for entry into the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star (‘Pacific’ clasp), Defence Medal, War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori as Steward 21 Feb 1952 and advanced to Leading Steward the following day. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Tamaki 12 Mar–1 Aug 1952. Drafted to Hawea 2 Aug 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Disrated 5 Feb 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 and Peter remained in her until 27 Oct 1953. Served in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 28 Oct 1953–13 Oct 1954. Advanced to Leading Steward 3 Jun 1954. Also served in Black Prince, Hawea again and Philomel. DEE 28 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 12 Sep 1963 aged 44 years. He would also have later been entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HAYDEN, William Douglas (Bill) | 13317 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hammersmith, London, UK, on 31 Jan 1924. Employed as an engineer storekeeper before he entered the RN on 25 Mar 1943 as an assistant Cook (Assistant Cook). Underwent training in Royal Arthur followed by Pembroke where he was rated Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 27 Apr 1943. Drafted to Rocket (destroyer) 10 Nov 1943 and was on convoy protection to Malta. Based in St Angelo (Malta) 1 Dec 1943–31 Mar 1944. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 25 Dec 1943. Rocket travelled onto be based in Highflyer (Ceylon–Sri Lanka) 1 Apr 1944–29 Jul 1945 and was then based in Mayina also in Ceylon, 30 Jul–15 Oct 1945. During these times the ship took part in Op Crimson as an escort for the air strikes and shore bombardment at Sabang, Sumatra and again took part in Op Banquet and several similar operations. In May 1945 Rocket took part in the search for Japanese warships on passage to the Andaman Islands. This resulted in two other destroyer squadrons being involved in the Battle of the Malacca Straight when the heavy Japanese cruiser Haguro was sunk. Drafted to London (heavy cruiser) 14 Oct 1945–11 Sep 1946 and returned to the UK in this ship which was reduced to Reserve status. Bill Hayden was administered by Pembroke until drafted to Cambrian (destroyer) 8 Oct 1946–18 Mar 1947. In the meantime, London (cruiser) had been refitted for further service with the British Pacific Fleet and Cook (Seamen) Hayden was drafted to that ship 10 Apr 1947–3 Oct 1949 and sailed back to Hong Kong. London was involved in an attempt with Black Swan to rescue Amethyst which had been trapped in the Yangtse River. London was hit by 23 shells fired by Communist shore batteries and suffered major damage. HMS London and Bill Hayden returned to the UK and he then served in Peregrine and Pembroke. Released from RN 19 Sep 1950 on entry into the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, War Medal and the Naval GSM with clasp ‘Yangtze 1949’. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 14 Nov 1950. Drafted to Taupo 27 Sep 1950–12 Oct 1950 which was then serving in the Mediterranean in exchange with an RN Ship. TSFD to Hawea 13 Oct 1950–26 Nov 1950 and sailed back to NZ via Singapore with visits at Darwin and Cairns in Australia. Served in Philomel 27 Nov 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Irirangi, Black Prince and Tamaki. He returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori 19 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAYEEM, Harry | 203712 | Lance Bombardier | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Bombay (now Mumbai) on 30 May 1912. Previous service in the British Army (Service No 3975841, HQ Intelligence) for five and a half years 1940–46. Involved in mine incident in North Africa in 1941 and suffered severe concussion. Injured in a vehicle accident 1942 suffering a fractured skull and was hospitalised for four months. Evacuated to India by hospital ship and Admitted to Karachi Hospital. Fluent in Arabic, Urdu and Shanghai Chinese. Also had working knowledge of four other Indian dialects and a smattering of Russian. Reached rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. His WWII awards are not known but probably include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Demobbed in England in 1946. Served in Merchant Navy as a Purser for two years 1946–47. Came to NZ. Electrical Engineer and clerical assistant for NZ Express Company, Auckland, Customs Agents. Next-of-kin Mr Amram Hayeem, Birmingham, England who later moved to Avondale, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal at Waiouru before embarking. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Base HQ as Force HQ Clerk. On TOD to 16 Fd Regt 19–24 Apr 1951. Attached to NZ Detachment at Kure 4 May–24 Aug 1951. Hit on head by falling door in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 for RTNZ as a medical evacuee, persistent headaches. Disembarked Auckland 10 Sep 1951 from flying-boat Aorangi ex Sydney. Served overseas 275 days. Underwent treatment at Auckland Public Hospital before being discharged from Kayforce 30 Nov 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Avondale, Auckland. Died Auckland 17 Jun 1964. His family were later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAYES, Paul Farrington | 34193 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | NZ Regt | 03/12/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Auckland 7 Jun 1931. Entered Royal Military College, Duntroon 2 Feb 1950, graduated Dec 1953. Served at Waiouru, Linton and Burnham before being seconded to Kayforce. Appointed to Kayforce 24 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955. Rotated on posting and attachments between 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas 174 days. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, NZ Regt, 9 Jun 1956. Relinquished appointment of Instructor RNZ Inf, Burnham and posted to 1 NZ Regt 5 Aug 1957. Served in Malaya 15 Dec 1957 to 27 Aug 1958. Platoon Commander 12 Platoon, D Coy until promoted and appointed 2i/c D Coy. Sergeant Jamieson again taking over as Pl Commander. Deplaned Whenuapai 29 Aug 1958 from RNZAF Hastings ex Japan. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Appointed Commander Tonga Force 24 Dec 1962 for a period of two years. Served in UNTSO Palestine Jul 1971-May 1974. Later Major (9 Dec 1965) RNZIR, posted to Army Training Group, Waiouru 19 May 1974. Retired from Waiouru 8 Jun 1976. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living Pio Pio, King Country circa 1998. Died 5 Jul 2018 aged 87 years. |
| HAYES, Radford Joseph | 208915 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Dunedin on 31 Mar 1935. Employed as a garment presser from Dunedin. Previous home service in the Army during WWII with Service No 643129. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 13 Apr 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 12–20 Dec 1953 and again 27 Dec–3 Jan 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour and appointed Ration Clerk. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the return to NZ by Teal flight and deplaned NZ on 27 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 94 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HAYES, Wilfred James | 208841 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 21/12/2053 | Born Piriaka, near Taumarunui on 1 Jun 1925. Served in the RNZN from 30 Mar 1944–16 Aug 1946 with Service No NZ9404. Reached rate of Able Seaman. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 5 Oct 1948 in rank of Sergeant. (645899, Temporary Corporal, 19 Coy, NZASC. Driver from Piriaka near Taumarunui. Next-of-kin Mr J Hayes (father) Piriaka.) Carpet factory employee at Christchurch after return from Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Left NZ 18 Mar 1953 by flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Apr 1953. Accidentally injured 18 Nov 1953. Medically evacuated to NZ 11 Dec and emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1953. Served overseas 279 days. Discharged 30 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 20 Apr 1955 and served as RNZASC Storeman. Discharged at his own request on payment. Died Taumarunui, 1 Jul 1993 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAYLES, Victor | 211047 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Mataura on 22 May 19232. Stable hand For Mr H.J. Callaghan at Hawera. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 18 May 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia arriving at Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 199 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Jan 1955. Died Mataura, 31 Jan 1989 aged 66 years. Also entitle to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAYMAN, Arnold Halliwell | 920003 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 12/10/2054 | Born Balclutha 29 Dec 1931. Ex TF soldier. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952, on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood approx 7.30am, 12 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Returned to the TF. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Returned to Korea more than once to visit old battlefields including Solma-ri and Hill 235 (Gloster Hill). Later became Major RNZA and awarded ED. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died at home 1 0ct 2022 aged 90 years. |
| HAYMAN, Ronald William | 32030 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Auckland 18 Feb 1930. Attested 22 May 1948 as a Regular Force soldier. TSFD into Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. To be Bombardier 1-star 1 Jun 1952. Gun Sergeant on Fox 1, 163 Bty. Served in the battery location north of the Imjin River. Photographed in this area with Pete Kearney and Bill Baker and published in K Force Despatches, Nov 2001. On 27 Jul 1953 the last round fired in anger from the 25-pounder guns of 16 Fd Regt was from Fox 1 gun of 163 Bty. The target was “active mortars” and he gave the order to “Fire” this last round. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from the Regular Force 25 Jun 1954. Entitled to NZDSM. Joined Territorial Force and served from 15 Sep 1959 to 3 Apr 1963. Died at Northaven Retirement Village, Red Beach, Auckland, 19 Apr 2018 aged 88 years. |
| HAYNE, Barry | 12862 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Mt Roskill, Auckland, 1 Feb 1931. Brass finisher. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 13 Jan 1949. After basic training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1949, advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1949 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 13 Oct 1950. Was in Philomel for eight months 15 Jan to 22 Aug 1951. Served again in Bellona and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 11 Oct 1951 before being drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 7 Jan 1952. Rotoiti was mainly involved in escort and patrol duties on the west coast of Korea. Passenger in a jeep that was driven off wharf at Kure, Japan, into 20 feet of water–the vehicle had a faulty handbrake. See also Instructor Lieutenant Davies, Leading Electrical Mechanician Preece and Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic Heron. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 14 Dec 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Kiwi. Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic Hayne was DEE 31 Jan 1955. Died Kawakawa Bay 23 Dec 1990 aged 69 years. |
| HAYNES, Reginald Albert | 12564 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, 10 Jan 1919. Working as a shop assistant before he entered the Royal Navy on 10 Dec 1934 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was in St Vincent from 10 Dec 1954 to 9 Jun 1936. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 20 Jul 1935 and to Boy Telegraphist on 30 May 1936. Drafted top Neptune (Leander-class light cruiser) 11 Jun 1936–31 Mar 1937 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 10 Jul 1936. Administered by Victory 1 Apr–8 Jun 1937 and advanced to Telegraphist 10 Apr 1937. Served in St Angelo 9 Jun 1937–20 Dec 1940 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 7 Aug 1940. Back to Victory then drafted to Fiji (Crown Colony-class light cruiser) 12 Feb–8 Aug 1941 and advanced to Leading Telegraphist 7 Aug 1941. Fiji was involved in searches for German commerce raiders and in Mar was sent to join King George V to search for the Admiral Scheer. In Apr Fiji was also involved in the search for the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in the Bay of Biscay. Fiji took part in the Battle of Crete and was sunk on 22 May by German bombs. 523 men survived this sinking but 241 were killed. Reg Haynes was a survivor and was held against the strength of the ship until administered by Victory 9 Aug–3 Sep 1941. Drafted to Aberdonian (Coastal forces depot ship) 4 Sep 1941–31 Jan 1943. This ship spent most of her time at Dartmouth. Reg Haynes was then drafted to Dartmouth, the Britannia Royal Naval College 1 Feb 1943–29 Aug 1944. His next posting was to Mercury, the RN Signals School 30 Aug 1944–29 Jun 1945. During his time in that school he advanced to (Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) on 26 Dec 1944. On 30 Jun 1945 he was drafted to Mayina near Colombo in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) on 26 Dec 1945. This was followed by drafting to HMS Brag (HMS Braganza) in Bombay, India and then to Sultan a shore base in Gosport Hampshire, on 1 Oct 1946 and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Permanent) 21 Nov 1946. His final posting was to Mercury 14 Mar 1947–12 Mar 1949 from where he was released to join the RNZN which he had been preparing for from 16 Jan 1949. His medallic awards are not stated but may include the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, possibly the Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook as a Telegraphist on 16 Jan 1949 followed on the succeeding days to be Leading Telegraphist and then Petty Officer Telegraphist. Cook was renamed Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crew member to bring this ship to NZ. He remained in this ship on arrival in this country and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 28 Oct 1950. Although not stated on his posting card he must have returned from Korea in Pukaki on 3 Dec as he is shown as being in Philomel on 5 Dec 1950. Drafted to Tamaki 12 Jan 1951–1 Oct 1952, Philomel (Reserve Fleet) 2 Oct 1952–15 Jan 1953. He then served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–23 Sep 1954 and later again served in Tamaki 24 Sep 1954, Ngaponga (a Reserve unit) 1 May 1956 and Philomel 5 Aug 1958. Discharged to RA 15 Jan 1959. Awarded British Empire Medal, QB Hons 10 Jun 1954, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 25 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HAYWARD, Donald Rex | 13572 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born New Plymouth 31 Jul 1935. Entered the RNZN 31 Dec 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Trained in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Jun 1951. Like many of his era his first sea service was in Bellona as Boy 1st Class (W/T). Also served in Philomel and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 31 Jan 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 24 Mar 1953 and advanced to Telegraphist on 30 Nov 1953. Drafted to Kaniere as Telegraphist on 10 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for Korea on the second deployment of the ship. Travelled from Kure to Hong Kong in the troopship Dilwara 2–6 Jan 1955. Came back to NZ in Kaniere arriving 23 Jul 1955. Back in NZ he served again in Philomel and attended courses at HMAS Cerberus in the first half of 1958. Served in Royalist 10 Sep 1958–6 Oct 1959. Promoted Petty Officer Telegraphist 15 Jul 1959. Discharged 6 Nov 1959 as BNPS (Below Naval Physical Standards). Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and is entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Whangarei 1 Jul 2012 aged 76 years. |
| HAYWARD, Fredrick Frank (Fred) | 302009 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Mangaoai, Whangarei 29 Jun 1930. Harm Hand at Whangarei. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to, Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 26 Aug 1953 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 26 Aug 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ to Pusan for embarkation 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 102 days. Discharged 13 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1255 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Whangarei. Died Whangarei 9 Dec 2002 aged 72 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HAYWARD, George Te Whetu | 11463 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Ohinemutu, Rotorua 14 Oct 1927. Employed as a radio mechanician before he entered the RNZN as a Radio Mechanic 8 May 1947. His initial naval training was conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Sep 1947–8 Oct 1948 and RTNZ to serve in Philomel. Drafted to Waiouru 2 Nov 1948–14 Feb 1950. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate (Radio) on 8 May 1947. Returned to Philomel 15 Feb 1950 and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate effective from 1 Jan 1950. Spent a good deal of his service in shore stations and attended courses at HMAS Watson. (One source states HMAS Cerberus, another states HMAS Watson.) Drafted to Taupo 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Oct 1951 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 9 Dec 1951 and to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 9 Dec 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. DEE 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea in May 2001. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Rotorua, 20 Feb 2011 aged 83 years. |
| HAYWARD, Hughie Douglas Walter | 11427 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born New Plymouth 23 Oct 1931.Was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 18 Sep 1947. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jan 1948–2 Feb 1949 then to Taupo 3 Feb 1949–1 Feb 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 23 Oct 1949. Served in Kaniere and Philomel and was drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950 to 18 Jan 1951 being advanced to Able Seaman on 23 Jun 1950. He was then in Philomel and Tamaki briefly then back to Philomel 24 Feb 1951–11 Feb 1952. He was sent to HMAS Watson on course 12 Feb–6 Apr 1952 and was qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 7 Apr 1952. He then served in Philomel then Kiwi and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. She sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malaya and Korea returning to NZ 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 5 May 1954 to 4 Oct 1955 then returned to Philomel where he was DEE 22 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known if he received these awards. Later a boilerman at Cape Egmont Dairy Company, Pungarehu, Taranaki. |
| HAYWARD, John Robert | 15173 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Rotorua on 26 May 1937. Employed as a Post & Telegraph messenger before he entered the RNZN as a Junior Telegraphist 2 on 23 Sep 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 26 Nov 1954. RUN on 27 Oct 1955. Recovered and returned to Philomel. Changed trade to Ordinary Signalman and was drafted then to Kaniere on 3 Feb 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in the British Far East station 1956–57. He advanced to Signalman on 7 Dec 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Discharged BNPS on 29 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HAYWARD, Reginald John | 11667 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Rotherham, Canterbury, NZ on 19 Sep 1931. Came from Ashburton. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Seaman Boy. Was the leading Boy of his class. After training in Tamaki he served in Bellona, then Kaniere. Rated Able Seaman and his trade was Torpedo Detector 3rd Class. Served again in Bellona which was cruising in NZ waters then attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter. Drafted to Taupo 8 Jan 1952 which was already on deployment to Korea. It is not known the means of travel to Korea unless he took passage in Rotoiti which left NZ on 7 Jan 1952. Promoted Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Jan 1952. He joined Taupo During Jan 1952 and remained with that ship until 25 Sep 1953 RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served again in Bellona before being drafted to Pukaki 14 Sep 1953. This ship sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korean waters and returned 28 Sep 1954. DEE 18 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ and KWSM. Died peacefully at Switzer Home Kaitaia, on 10 Feb 2019 aged 87 years. |
| HAYWOOD, Graeme Lindsay | 203648 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in Artillery Platoon. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 8 Feb 1951. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.4) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952 and returned to Morrinsville. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1256 sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Morrinsville. Died Ohaupo, 27 Jul 1996. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HAZELDINE, Arthur Herbert | 13417 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Reefton, West Coast, South Island on 24 May 1924. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 21 Sep 1950. After training in Tamaki his Initial sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Rotoiti as Ordinary Seaman on 10 Dec 1951 and departed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. TSFD to Taupo in Korean waters on 3 Feb 1952 and participated in patrols on the east and west coasts of Korea and was involved in some shore bombardments on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels hoping to catch a train in the tunnel. He remained in Taupo when it RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 until 25 Jan 1953. He then served in Black Prince and was in the crew that took Bellona back to the UK. Arthur served in Royalist on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez crisis and had to RTNZ via South Africa. Awarded Korea medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE. Medals were later stolen from his cabin in Philomel but replacement medals were issued on 16 Oct 1968. Later served in Lachlan. DEE 23 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. |
| HAZELDINE, Robert John | 207694 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 16 Jul 1926. Served in Jayforce. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.57 with Service No 657817, Gunner, NZA. Factory hand form Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs W.S. Hazeldine (mother) Christchurch. Embarked HMT Chitral 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 25 Bty NZ Artillery. TSFD to the NZ Roll ‘Waitaki’ 14 Jun 1947. Embarked early for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 5 Jul 1947. Discharged Wellington 5 Aug 1947. Motorcycle mechanic at St Albans, Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB 29 Jun 1950. Training for Korea was mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Breached military discipline in training and several times during his Korean service. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a gun number in 163 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 24 Jun 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952, deplaned Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged From Kayforce 3 Nov 1952. Applied for a return to Korea but His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1257 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Christchurch but was unclaimed and returned to Base Records, Trentham Camp. Died 13 Aug 1992 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HEAD, Maurice Anthony | 206491 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 17/07/2054 | Born Rotorua 2 Jan 1930. Tram Conductor, Wellington City Corporation. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951, sailed to Pusan disembarking 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Awarded 27 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks for an offence. This was his ‘wake-up’ experience. Released direct to his unit 10 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remains on X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 31 Dec 1952 Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 for Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Mar 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC (NCO School) 10 May–2 Jun 1953. Returned to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Jun 1953 and to Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1953. Appointed Tpt Section 2i/c. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 23–30 Nov 1953 and discharged direct to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1953. TSFD to NZRTU 26 May and returned to NZ Base HQ 6 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 302 days. SOS Kayforce 22 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later a welder in Whakatane. Died Whakatane 27 Jul 1989 aged 59 years. Buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. |
| HEAL, John Maxwell | 208888 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 20/05/2053 | 28/03/2055 | Born Cambridge 1 Dec 1924. Previous service during WWII in the RNZAF from 29 Oct 1943–14 Jul 1946 as Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 4313495. He served in the Pacific area 14 Jun 1945–25 Feb 1946. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. He then served in the RNZNVR, Otago Port Division with Service No 106140 from 24 May 1949–19 Jul 1950. Motor Mechanic for Fulton Hogan Ltd, Dunedin. Attested 27 Nov 1952 Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZEME while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 15 Jun and entered Korea 16 Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Aug 1953 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 15 Sep 1953. Served in NZRTU 18 Sep–5 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 1 Dec 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 10 Dec 1953, Corporal 10 Mar 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 7 Apr 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 29 Jul 1954 and M/I the next day. TSFD to NZ Roll and promoted Sergeant 12 Jan 1955. M/O to Kobe, Japan 22 Feb 1955 for embarkation and embarked SS Changte 24 Feb 1955 for Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 28 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 313 days. Discharged 9 Jun 1955 and returned to Dunedin. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEALEY, Clarence Joseph Haydon | 7553 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Opotiki, 15 Mar 1927. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on a 12-year engagement on 15 Mar 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. This engagement was reduced to six years to date from 1 Apr 1946. His training was in Tamaki on 8 Jul 1943. Drafted to Gambia 25 Feb 1944 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 15 Mar 1945. Gambia searched for blockade runners and supported several carrier raids against oil installations and airfields in Japanese territories. She also saw action off Okinawa and Formosa. Advanced to Able Seaman 15 Nov 1945. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Waiouru (Naval Signal station later known as Irirangi) and Taupo. Drafted to Pukaki 9 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland, together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Bellona and was DEE 31 Mar 1952. After discharge later became a carpenter. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HEALING, Allan Harold | 12697 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/05/2051 | Born West Ham, London, 9 Apr 1928. UK Plumber's Mate. Served in the RN from 25 Sep 1946–28 May 1948. After training in Royal Arthur, Raleigh and Pembroke was drafted to Liverpool (cruiser) and Triumph (light fleet carrier). Released from the RN on 28 May 1948. Entered RNZN at Cook (later known as Maori) in London as an Able Seaman on 17 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was one of the crew who sailed the vessel to Auckland Aug 1949. Served in Philomel, Tamaki and Hawea before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951. Rotoiti was already in Korea and he may have been flown up to join her. Rotoiti RTNZ on 23 Nov 1951, He then served in Philomel and Irirangi until drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 sailing from Devonport on 2 Mar 1953 for further service in Korea. He served mainly on the west coast area and the Inland Sea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. His contract was completed in Tamaki 7 May 1954–17 Feb 1955. DEE 26 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Korea Medal and UN Korea were replaced at cost when they were lost in 1993 and again in 2004. Living at Ngaruawahia in 1996 and Edgecumbe in 2003. |
| HEALY, Joseph Vincent | 14131 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Ohaewai 16 Apr 1934. Farmhand at Ohaewai before enlisting in the RNZN on 16 Apr 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jun 1952–23 Nov 1953 for his first sea service and experience. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 3 Feb 1953. Served in Philomel 24 Nov 1953–26 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 22 May 1954–10 Jan 1956. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. On RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 he remained in Kaniere until drafted to Black Prince 11 Jan 1956 then to Tamaki on 13 Jan–5 Jul 1956. Returned to Black Prince 6 Jul 1956–1 Apr 1957. Served in Mako 2 Apr 1957 –11 Nov 1958 then returned to Black Prince 12 Nov 1958–5 Apr 1960. DEE 15 Apr 1960. Died Kawakawa, 26 Dec 1999 aged 65 years. Buried Ngawha Cemetery, Whangarei. |
| HEALY, Ralph Owen | 204430 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 10/06/2053 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 14 Jul 1929. Horse trainer for Auckland City Council. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in 4th Reinforcements as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZASC while at Papakura camp 15 May 1952. Emplaned as a Driver Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey from Sydney to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp (not shown on record). Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 May 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll for Medical RTNZ 23 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953, medically downgraded because of duodenal ulcer. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 182 days. Discharged 17 Jul 1953 and it is thought he returned to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1260 was sent to his given address in St Kilda, Dunedin, but was returned from Dunedin to Base Records where it now remains. |
| HEARNE, Harold James | 13851 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Birmingham, UK, 18 Apr 1914. Was employed as a fitter before he joined the RN as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with Service No D/MX 52319 on 31 Dec 1935. After training in Drake was drafted 17 Jun 1936 to Adventure (minelaying cruiser) the first warship to use diesel engines, being used for cruising. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Dec 1938 and was stationed in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 1 Mar 1939. His next ship was HMS Montrose (destroyer) suffered serious damage during a collision in fog in Jul 1940 when returning to evacuate more men from Dunkirk. Two months after these repairs she was again damaged by near misses from German bombs. Drafted to Bude (minesweeper) 28 Sep 1940 in which he served for nearly four years rising to Chief Engine Room Artificer 19 Apr 1943. This ship served in the North Sea, the Channel and the Mediterranean including the attack on Sicily and Anzio. And was sometimes based in Malta. He returned to Britain in Nov 1945 and remained in service. He joined Skipjack at Malta in Sep 1947 and brought the ship back to Britain in Oct 1947. Released to the Class ‘A’ Reserve 17 Mar 1948. Awarded DSM (27 Mar 1945) 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, 27 Jun 1952 and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on the following two-days. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki on 4 May 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He later served in Pukaki again, in Philomel, Black Prince and Royalist. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 20 Mar 1958. Discharged to RA 26 Jun 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HEASLEY, Colin Robert | 208213 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni Late Aug or early Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for the two to three-day sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy soon after arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning at Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 11 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1261 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Nelson. Died Christchurch,13 Mar 2012 aged 84 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM And KWSM if not already awarded. |
| HEATHCOTE, Cyril Keith | 970969 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Invercargill 18 Feb 1930. Labourer at Waitane Saw-milling and Forest-station, Gore. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 10 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar 1954 and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 17 Jun 1953 and was TSFD to 121 Med Evac Hosp 22 Jun then to Brit Com Z Med Unit 22 Jun 1953 and returned to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Aug 1953. Accidentally injured (left foot) 23 Oct 1953 and was admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb. TSFD to Canadian FDS the same day. Promoted Temporary Corporal 21 Nov 1953 and to Corporal 21 Feb 1954. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian Inf Bde NCO School 28 Feb 1954–11 Apr 1954 and returned to his unit. He showed little enthusiasm for this course and training. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied to return to Korea but decided he would not continue further with his application. Died Invercargill on 10 Dec 1983 aged 53 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HEATHERINGTON, William John | 208169 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but battery or task in the battery not known. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Died Blenheim/Renwick, 15 May 1993. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HEATLEY, James Doolan | 13159 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 22 Aug 1931. Employed as a General Contractor before he entered the RNZN as Ordinary Seaman on 13 Oct 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 28 Jul 1950–24 Mar 1951 for his first sea service. Sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 27 Mar–15 Oct 1951. Returned to Philomel and was then drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 and served in Korean waters on the second deployment of the ship to those waters. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Apr 1951 during this deployment. Later served in Irirangi and then in Kaniere 21 Jun 1954–16 Nov 1954. Discharged 28 Mar 1955 BNPS. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North 5 Jun 1966. Later his next-of-kin received is awards of NZOSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 6 Jun 1966 aged 35 years. |
| HEAVEY, Neville Graham | 12887 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 24 Mar 1928. Employed as an under presser before joining the RNZN on 20 Jan 1949 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant. His initial training was in Tamaki. Like many of this period he served in Bellona from 16 Jan 1951–22 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 23 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Promoted Leading Sick Berth Attendant 21 Jun 1952. Assisted with treatment of the Korean wounded after the fight at Yang Do. On RTNZ was first drafted to Philomel then the Irirangi at Waiouru where he remained for nearly one year. Returned to Philomel and was DEE 19 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HEEMI, Maaka | 330196 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Ahipara, near Kaitaia, Northland 10 Oct 1933. Served in 9th Intake CMT 9 Apr 1953 and served in 1 Locating Bty 23 Jun 1953 at Narrow Neck Camp, Devonport. M/O to enlist in Kayforce 27 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 31 Oct–2 Nov 1954 for duties with concert party then returned to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Nov 1954. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 Mar 1955. Placed on Seriously Ill List 8.30am after operation for acute appendicitis. Progressing well and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 26 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1955. Was to have emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas but went AWOL (probably with Lance Corporal Kahura who went AWOL at the same hours as Heemi). Emplaned 30 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 10 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1264 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland but returned to Base Records where it remains today. Attested in Regular Force 10 Apr 1961 as Wiremu Maaka Hemi, posted to 1 NZ Regt and discharged at own request 20 Aug 1961. TSFD to RF Reserve 31 Aug 1961. Died Paeroa 9 Sep 1998 aged 65 years. |
| HEENAN, William (Bill) | 13121 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Greymouth 17 May 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 8 Sep 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. His basic training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 26 Jan 1950. Drafted to Bellona 14 Sep 1950 to 18 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. Seaman/ Radar Operator. Promoted Ordinary Seaman on 17 Nov 1951 during this deployment. Original issue of Korea and UN Korea Medals replaced at cost. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince and was promoted Able Seaman on 17 Feb 1953. Also served in HMAS Watson 28 Jul–29 Nov 1954 and later in Philomel, HMAS Quadrant (for five days) and Hawea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Apr 1958. DEE 13 May 1958. Re-engaged as an Able Seaman on 11 Jan 1962 and was in Philomel then drafted to Lachlan on 9 May 1962. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Apr 1962 and qualified as a Diver 2nd Class on 6 Feb 1962. He has several short postings in 62 and returned to Lachlan twice the latest being from 17 Nov 1962 to 27 Sep 1963. Also served in Philomel, Royalist 20 Nov 1964–28 Jan 1966, Philomel, COMAUCK 8 Mar 1967–20 Jan 1969, Mororo (P3554) 20 Jan 1969–3 Nov 1970. Received Chief of Naval Staff's Commendation for his work between 31 Jul 1972 and 13 Apr 1973 on the salvage of MV which sank at the Shelly Bay Wharf in 1966. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 11 Jan 1971. Discharged from the RNZN as a Chief Petty Officer having completed 24 years seven months service. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ (awarded 17 Jan 2006), Royal Navy LS&GC Medal, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Later specialised in diving and served in Manawanui a seagoing vessel used for diving. Living in Picton in 1996 and moved to Blenheim shortly after. Living in Blenheim in 2004. Selected to attend 60th anniversary commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep over the period 11–16 Sep 2010. |
| HEGARTY, William | 15633 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 27 Jan 1925 in the UK. Entered the RN as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice in Drake on 29 Aug 1940. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class 1 Jul 1944. Served in Dolphin the RN Submarine school at Gosport. He served in Elfin (torpedo recovery ship), Cyclops (SM depot ship) which sailed from Rothsay to Singapore via India. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 4 Jul 1945. Served in HMS Dolphin 6 Nov 1945 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer (Fitter & Turner) 26 Jul 1946 then to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (Fitter & Turner) 15 Aug 1948. Served in the submarines Aurochs, Tabard, Tactician based at HMS Terror, Singapore 18 May 1950 and Thorough and the submarine depot ship Montclare back in the UK. Also served in the submarine Andrew which was the last British submarine to be fitted with a deck gun and Totem. Then served in the submarine depot ship Adamant Oct–Dec 1954. It is not known what service awards he received for his RN service. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 20 Feb 1956 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and in the next two-days advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. Served in Philomel then Black Prince 3 Jul 1956–7 Feb 1957. Drafted 8 Feb 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 26 Jul 1958. Later served in Black Prince, Kaniere and Lachlan 19 Sep 1960–5 Oct 1961. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer and then to Chief Engine Room Artificer 19 Sep 1960. Then served in Philomel. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 28 Mar 1961. Discharged to RA 19 Feb 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HELLESOE, Jay Moore | 206337 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Possibly born in Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. He may have been involved in some of the major battles in the first 18 months in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He returned to Ponsonby, Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1265 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HELLEUR, Bruce Robert | 203870 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/11/2057 | Born Perth, Western Australia on 13 Mar 1926. Also served in BCOF, Japan 1946–48. (827408, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Helleur (mother), Henderson, Auckland.) Linesman from Devonport. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signalman, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned for Korea 14 Jul 1952; returned to NZ 2 Sep 1953. Re-embarked Auckland 3 Nov 1953 for Korea and admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp from NZ Base HQ 17 Dec 1953. Remained in Korea until 17 Nov 1957. Promoted to Staff Sergeant during the tour. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 18 Apr 1958. Longest serving member of Kayforce having served 7 years 234 days. His brother Rex David Helleur (younger by 11 years) served in the RNZN (but not in Korean waters) was in the crew of HMNZS Bellona when it was returned to the UK and came back to NZ in HMNZS Royalist which was involved in the Suez affair. He later received the British Empire Medal for his work in HMNZS Endeavour in Antarctica. Bruce Helleur later served as a Traffic Officer, NZ Transport Department. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. May have married a young Japanese woman. |
| HELLIER, James Bruce | 208729 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Gore, Southland 2 Aug 1928. Brother of Ronald P. Hellier q.v. Painter for Petersons, Gore, Attested 4 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 19 May 1952. Was actually in the 3rd draft of the Replacement Scheme but was surplus and retained for the 4th Reinforcement. He was held unduly long in training camps before being included in the 5th draft. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 as a Gunner and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. M/I 16 Fd Regt 30 Mar 1953 and served in 163 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian DFDS 1 Mar 1954 and was discharged direct to unit 8 Mar 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 173 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Gore? 4 Jun 2008 aged 79 years. |
| HELLIER, Ronald Percival | 208858 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Gore, Southland, 23 Aug 1922. Elder brother of James B. Hellier q.v. Previous Home Service in 3 Composite Coy NZASC during WWII in NZ and in 2 NZEF NZASC with Service No 452612. Listed in 2 NZEF 13th Roll Embarkations from New Zealand to the Middle East 1 Jan to 31 Mar 1944. Embarked Wellington HMT 82 (RMS Mooltan) 12 Jan 1944. Entered Egypt 21 Feb 1944. Attended all Arms Trg Course Mines and Booby traps at NZ Engr Trg Depot 10–15 Apr 1944 and classified ‘C’. Posted to NZASC 8 NZ Div Sup Coy. Embarked Port Said 17 Jan 1945. M/I ASC Adv Base, Italy 23 Jan 1945. Served in 1 NZ Sup Coy. TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Nov 1945 and returned to 2 NZEF Adv Base 14 Dec 1945. Embarked 10 Jan 1946 for RTNZ and disembarked NZ 10 Feb 1946. Awarded Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged 3 May 1946. Labourer for United Trading Coy Gore. Attested 28 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. M/O from Burnham Camp 19 Mar 1955 to Lyttelton and embarked on overnight ferry to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 as a Driver on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 2 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and M/I to his unit. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Dec 1953, Discharged to NZ Base HQ and onto NZRTU 29 Dec 1954. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl, 31 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I 3 Jul 1954. M/O 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 187 days Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gore 6 Oct 2001 aged 79 years. Buried Charlton Park Cemetery, Gore. |
| HELLYER, Peter | 339483 | Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 01/03/2058 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 17 Sep 1935. Entered the RNZN on 22 May 1957 as an Acting Ordnance Artificer and was in Tamaki under training until 8 Aug 1959. He served in Philomel then in HMAS Cerberus from 22 Aug 1957–1 Mar 1958. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir handbook. He joined Royalist on 1 Mar 1958 which had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. He therefore missed the service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters as Royalist was on its way back to NZ when he joined her. Served in the Artificer Division. He stayed in Royalist and returned to HMAS Cerberus on 7 Jan–27 May 1959. He moved between Philomel and Royalist several times. Drafted to Otago on 17 Feb 1964–15 Oct 1965 and served in Malaysian waters accumulating 118 days qualifying time for GSM 1962 with ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasp while in Otago. In Philomel on 18 Nov 1965–19 Jul 1967. Advanced to Acting Chief Ordnance Artificer (Local) on 18 Feb 1966. Drafted to Waikato 10 Jul 1967–15 Jan 1969. He also served in COMAUCK, Waikato again, Wakefield, COMAUCK, Canterbury and Philomel. President of Senior Rates Mess HMNZS Philomel 1979. Discharged to RA on 20 Sep 1980. Later Chief Petty Officer (OA) Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal May 1972. Discharged to RA on 20 Sep 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, GSM 1962 (clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’) (issued on 23 Jan 1970), NZSSM, NZDSM (R) and PJM. Retired 1988 and employed as a civilian in RNZN Dockyard weapons shop. |
| HELSBY, John Geoffrey Lloyd | 203942 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Bangor, North Wales, 18 Nov 1921. Previous service in the RAF for five years as a Leading Aircraftman with Service No 1499786. Discharged at end of the war. Not known what medallic awards he received. Possibly only the Defence medal and War Medal. Factory hand at Matangi Dairy Coy Waikato. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 27 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 (3rd Lift) for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. At NZRTU until posted 26 Oct 1951 to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 26 Oct 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 23 Jul 1952 and discharged to unit 7 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 9 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1268 was sent to his address C/- Forest Products. Kinleith, Tokoroa on 5 Apr 1957 but was returned to Base Records where it remains. Died Te Awamutu 6 Jan 1986 aged 65 years. Family may be entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HEMANA, Patrick | 204597 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 19532 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. M/O from NZRTU and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. A small group comprising Driver R.W. Milne, Driver W. Burgess, Driver P. Hemana, Corporal E.A. Priest, Driver R. Hakaraia, Driver C.H. Stansfield and Driver P.K. Derwin M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same Day. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged 18 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEMARA, Rangi | 211001 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Foxton 1 Mar 1929. Truck driver for Pukataki Sawmill, Taumarunui. He was a member of the RNZAF Cadets for one year. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to Active Service 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 19 (NZ) Tpt Coy and entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 22 Aug 1953 and was discharged to his unit on 7 Sep 1953. Accidentally injured and admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 28 Dec 1953. Discharged direct to unit 9 Jan 1954. Re-admitted 25 Canadian FDS 11 Jan 1954 and discharged direct to unit 5 Feb 1954. Went AWOL one day 18 hours and a few other minor offences. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 13 Jul and admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Jul. Discharged 22 Jul 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll once more. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 173 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1270 was sent to his address in Foxton on 5 Apr 1957 but was unclaimed and returned to Base Records where it remains today. |
| HEMARA, Terry | 213036 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Foxton 26 Apr 1926. Freezing Worker Ocean Beach Freezing Works Bluff before attesting 22 Jun 1954 in Kayforce at Christchurch. Posted to RNZASC 27 Jul 1954. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954. M/I to his unit and entered Korea 2 Oct 1954. Found in a place prohibited y Routine Orders. This cost him 28 days pay. Admitted 43 US MASH 26 Jun 1955 and was discharged direct to unit 5 Jul 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 23–28 Sep 1955. Had further misdemeanours in Dec 1955 and Jan 1956. Granted 10 days R&R leave 22–31 Jan 1956. Granted a further 12-months extension of service dating from 25 Mar 1956. M/O 10 (NZ) Tpt Co and attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area North 3 Mar 1956. CTBA and returned to his unit 10 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 2 Jul 1956. |
| HEMARA, Thomas | 204135 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 23/07/2054 | Born Thames, NZ 15 Jun 1928. Employed by NZ Forest Service, Thames. Came from Tapu, Thames Coast. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Had several problems adhering to R&SOs and was committed to detention. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough) 25 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Re-emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 for Korea and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 23 Feb 1953 and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Committed more discipline breaches and was awarded several more days detention. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 3 Apr 1953. Accidentally injured (petrol burns to Left leg) TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base Camp 15 May 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jun 1953. Failed several more times to adhere to R&SOs. Admitted hospital again. Further medical care 6–29 Apr 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954. Served overseas two years 242 days. Lost 60 days through detentions. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 17 Oct 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENARE, Eru Ana | 204079 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Rotorua 9 Jul 1924. Carpenter employed by Residential Construction, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 as a Driver on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for Korea and disembarked 12 Sep. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Had some problems with motor vehicles and was awarded 27 days in the Canadian Detention Barracks. Released to NZ Base HQ and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to HQ RASC 1 Comwel Div (NCO school) 9–28 Feb 1953. Returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953 but made more b reaches of R&SOs. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. His family was advised flight delayed and he would not arrive until 9 Jul 1953. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 12–13 Nov 1974 aged 50 years. The notification of death shows WWII Army service (with a note to say this is the only record of him) and his attestation states service in the Army for four years. Hs name does not appear in any WWII Embarkation Roll so this service may be wholly in NZ or he enlisted under another name. |
| HENDEN, Rex Campbell | 208214 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 14/03/2052 | Born Invercargill 8 May 1927. Lorry driver for Scargill Transport, Canterbury. Served in the RNZAF for five months with Service No 48574. Enlisted Christchurch. 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp that day. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin emplaning 10pm 24 Aug 1951 for Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. M/I NZRTU 28 Aug 1951 Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Sep 1951 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 8 Sep 1951 and then M/I to NZRTU 9 Sep 1951. Involved in a Jeep accident at Nikko Park on 12 Sep 1951. Remains on Seriously Ill List. ETD Iwakuni 28 Jan 1952 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Admitted AMF Wing Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney 28 Jan 1952. Remained in hospital. Deplaned Auckland 14 Mar 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served 226 days in Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1952 and returned to Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 22 Aug 1956 aged 29 years. |
| HENDERSON, Albert James | 15596 | Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whakatane 27 Dec 1937. He was employed as a yardman in Te Kuiti before entering the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 17 Aug 1956 back to Philomel 25 Sep 1956 and back to Lachlan 3 Nov 1956. Was briefly in Philomel and was then drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed on 20 May 1957 from Auckland on the Second Commissioning voyage to Asia. Served in the Engineering Division and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class which was backdated to 26 Jan 1957. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince 25 Oct 1958–26 Apr 1959 in Philomel for a month then back to Black Prince 27 May–9 Jul 1959. Served in Royalist 10 Jul 1959–13 Apr 1960. He was back in Philomel 14 Apr 1960 and was discharged BNPS on 12 Aug 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HENDERSON, Desmond Clifford | 206031 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Detachment | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Pahiatua 25 Jan 1929. Mechanic for hooper and Lowe, Feilding. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. He was trained at the School of Sigs, Trentham Camp and was posted to NZ Base HQ while in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 9 Aug 1951 to Brit Com Line of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn. Served in RNZ Sigs, Force HQ Sigs Troop. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 7 Feb 1952 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 8 Feb 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 23 Apr 1952 from RMA Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 138 days. Discharged 13 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1273 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to and address in Feilding. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Fielding, 30 Sep 1993. Later awarded NZDSM but nothing is mentioned about NZOSM and KWSM. Died Fielding, 30 Sep 1993 aged 64 years. |
| HENDERSON, Graeme | 204080 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Dunedin 6 Jan 1929. Fur cutter for A Denby, Fur House, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. M/O Darwin 11pm 5 Sep 1951 and flown by Qantas to Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O 9 Nov 1951 and attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Battle School Hara Mura (near Kure) for Physical & Recreational Training course. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Dec 1951 and CTBA 1 Comwel Div Battle School. M/O and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jan 1952 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt 1 Feb 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 1 Jul 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to X(ii) List 10 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 28 Sep 1952. Twice more admitted to hospital and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 Jan 1953 to NZ Base HQ and M/I to NZRTU 21 Feb 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 11 Mar 1953. Twice breached R& SOs. TSFD to NZ Roll 5 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni and deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth 10 Aug 1980 aged 51 years. |
| HENDERSON, James Scott (Jim) | 11216 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin 16 Dec 1929. Was a farm worker before he entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Jan 1947. Drafted to Bellona 7 May 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Dec 1947 and to Able Seaman on 16 Jul 1948. Served in Lachlan 20 Apr 1949–1 Feb 1950. Drafted to Taupo 2 Feb–27 Apr 1950 and was sent to HMAS Rushcutter 9 May–23 Dec 1951. Drafted to Taupo 8 Jan 1951 but the ship was already in Japanese and Korean waters. Was in Rotoiti for passage to Japan and sailed via Raoul Island and Suva, Fiji to Kure, Japan. Joined Taupo as soon as the ships were in Sasebo together. Served on both west and east coasts of Korea and was at the Yang Do incident on 20 Feb 1952 when North Korean Troops attempted to establish themselves on the island of Yong Do. Promoted Leading Seaman during Tour. RTNZ via Hong Kong disembarking Devonport 21 Oct 1952. Back in NZ he was drafted to Bellona 26 Jan–6 Dec 1953. DEE from Philomel 15 Dec 1953. Later served as a Cadet Forces Officer. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Cadet Forces Medal and KWSM. Living in Dunedin in 2004. |
| HENDERSON, Louis Edward | 206117 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Previous service in the RNZN. Came from Devonport, Auckland. Attested 29 Apr 1950 in KMB and after training embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Listed on Nominal Roll for RTNZ for medical reasons with ETD Iwakuni 10 Feb 1952. Flown back to NZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Feb 1952. Served overseas one year 73 days. Discharged 4 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and sent to Devonport, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENDERSON, Mervyn Thomas | 12081 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Beckenham, Christchurch, NZ on 11 Jul 1924. Was an employee of Off-Siding Mid-Canterbury Transport Co before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1948 as an Assistant Cook. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 3 Apr 1949. Drafted to Bellona 22 Jun–21 Sep 1949 and then returned to Philomel and continued to serve in Tamaki or Philomel. Granted Leave Without Pay 27 Sep–14 Oct 1951. Returned to Tamaki but RUN 27 Nov 1951. Not recovered until 17 Oct 1952 when he was posted to Philomel still as Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Kaniere 11 Feb 1953 and sailed for service in Korea 2 Mar 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 but remained in Kaniere until drafted to Bellona 11 May 1954. Returned to Philomel 27 May 1954. DEE 2 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HENDERSON, Raymond James | 208624 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/06/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Came from Orari approximately halfway between Ashburton and Timaru. Enlisted during Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas or BCPA to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned 27 Feb 1954 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 233 days. Discharged 7 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1277 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Orari, Timaru. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENDERSON, Raymond Percival | 710500 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Carterton 22 May 1931. Served in 6th CMT intake and then as a TF soldier in 2 Fd Sqn, RNZE. Carpenter for Wellington Education Board. M/O from 2 Fd Sqn on TSFR to Kayforce. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am, 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 2 Jun 1953, entered Korea 4 Jun and M/I to his unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 7 Jun 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 30 Aug 1954. Went AWOL 5 Jul–8 Jul 1954 apparently while in hospital. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–23 Sep 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ and then to NZRTU. Further misdemeanours inter alia breaking out of camp just before emplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 238 days. Not fit for civil occupation until treatment in Wellington and Masterton completed. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Carterton 28 Oct 2016 aged 85 years. Buried Clareville Cemetery, Carterton. |
| HENDERSON, William Anthony | 14120 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Greymouth, West Coast. South Island on 6 Aug 1934. Employed as a trucker before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 24 Jan 1953. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but he remained in his ship until 2 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel 3 Nov 1953–14 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Discharged BNPS 6 Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HENDERSON, William Robert Boyne | 206679 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Petone, Lower Hutt, 25 Sep 1930. Previous service in Naval Reserve. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington on 19 Apr 1952 to Sydney Australia. Travelled to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gunner. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 30 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Def Stoker Mechanic and KWSM. Living at Frankton, Hamilton. Died peacefully at Waikato Hospital 7 Mar 2019 aged 88 years. |
| HENDRIKSEN, Arthur Carl | 34570 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 06/04/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born New Plymouth 24 Mar 1932. Grocery assistant. Attested as a Sapper Regular Force 26 May 1950. He applied for an apprenticeship in the trade of Carpenter and Joiner but owing to uncertainty on medical grounds, Wharf duties and leave had only been able to complete 11 hours at the trade. He was TSFD to the Territorial Force at his own request 30 Dec 1952. Carpenter in Hamilton. Attested in Kayforce 9 Dec 1953. Posted to RNZA and sent to Linton Camp for Corps Trg. Emplaned as a Sapper, Auckland, 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 18 Apr 1954 to 28 Fd Engr Regt (RE). CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt, posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jun 1954 and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 and M/I to his unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 25 Jan–15 Feb 1955 Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Apr 16 Apr 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Harewood 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 39 days. Discharged 23 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Wellington 28 Dec 1983 aged 51 years old. His brother Jack was serving in the RF as a Craftsman RNZEME at A&G workshops Trentham Camp when Arthur RTNZ from Korea. |
| HENDRY, Wilmot | 203627 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Mosgiel, Otago, 16 Jun 1926. Graduate Trainee teacher, Auckland, Education Board. Gained BA in History, Language and Political Philosophy. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Attended OCTU in Papakura and continued in Waiouru Camp. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde as 2nd Lieutenant, at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Feb 1951 and M/I to his unit 24 Feb 1951. Admitted BCOF Gen Hosp 7–14 May 1951 and discharged to NZ Base HQ and to NZRTU. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 16 Jul 1951. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant and then to Lieutenant 13 Nov 1951. Admitted to CDS Tokyo 8–12 Jan 1952 and discharged to 16 Fd Regt attached to King’s Own Scottish Borderers as an artillery observer and fire controller. “On the night of the 5th/6th April, 1952, ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, King’s own Scottish Borderers, came under enemy attack. This was preceded by heavy bombardment by some 2,000 shells falling on the Company area. Lieutenant Wilmot Hendry was manning the Artillery Observation Post with the Company. Despite the fact that the Observation Post received several direct hist and was also subject to low trajectory fire from self-propelled guns, Lieutenant Hendry remained calmly at his post. By his watchful attention to the task–in complete disregard for his own safety–it was possible for the guns to bring down accurate and telling fire on the main body of the enemy, with the result that only limited numbers reached the Company position. During a most difficult period he was successful in maintaining excellent communications. When the enemy did close and the Platoon in which he was located was in hand-to-hand-conflict he continued to pass his fire orders with the utmost precision and calmness. Later, when the opportunity permitted, he joined in the grenade fight, cheering those around him. The Calmness, attention to duty and contempt of danger displayed by this officer had a most standing and encouraging effect on all around him. There is no doubt that on this night the accurate and well-placed artillery fire broke up what could have developed into a dangerous attack. Considerable credit must be given to Lieutenant Hendry.” The Queen has been graciously pleased, on the advice of Her Majesty's Ministers in New Zealand, to approve the following immediate award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea:– The Military Cross, as Lieutenant (London Gazette, 20 Apr 1951 (15 Jul 1952) ). Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll.29 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. TSFD from Reserve of Officers General List to Hastings High School Cadet Battalion 5 Feb 1954 in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority from 13 Nov 1951. Medals offered for sale by Military Memorabilia during Feb 1999. Issued NZOSM and KWSM 20 Jun 2002. |
| HENING, Brian James (Mo) | 12912 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 27 Oct 1930. Electrician's apprentice and mate. Entered RNZN on 3 Feb 1949 as a Probationary EM. His training was conducted in Tamaki. Further training was undertaken in Philomel 14 Apr 1949–2 Feb 1950. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 5 Oct 1949. Served in Bellona 5 Oct 1949–10 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 11 Aug 1951–25 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland 28 Aug 1951 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 14 Oct 1952. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served in Black Prince 26 Jan–12 May 1953 and was in the crew which took this ship to Britain for the Royal Review after the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Served in HMS Collingwood 13 May 1953–30 Dec 1953. HMS Collingwood became the School of Electrical Engineering in 1946 and took over the training of all officers and ratings, excepting the Fleet Air Arm, in the maintenance of electrical and radio equipment in the Fleet. Reverted to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 27 Nov 1953 and went back to Maori. RTNZ in Jan 1954 and served in Philomel, Tui and Kiwi. DEE 4 Dec 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HENLY, Norman Lindsay | 12861 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Petworth, Sussex, UK, 19 Dec 1922. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 22 Jan 1940 with Service No P/MX 714358. He served in the Royal Marines Service No P/X4712 from 29 Jun 1943–12 Apr 1945, TSFD to RN 13 Apr 1953 and changed trade to Stoker 4 Nov 1948. He then served in HMS Raleigh and was then drafted to HMS Loch Fada (frigate). Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 4 Aug 1949 then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 17 Jul 1950 and then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 4 Aug 1952. He was sent to join HMS Morecombe Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) from 20 Dec 1951 based in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong). Released from the RN on 28 Jun 1953 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN on 29 Jun 1953 on a six-year engagement in HMNZS Hawea while at HMS Tamar as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced the following day to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and Leading Stoker Mechanic Henly then served in Philomel, Lachlan and Hawea. Drafted to Black Prince 14 Jan 1955. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 30 Dec 1954 then to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 May 1955 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 26 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Pacific Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he stayed in Kaniere until drafted to Tamaki 9 Nov 1957. Later served in Kaniere again, then Rotoiti and advanced to Acting Chief Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 18 Jan 1962 and to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 23 Apr 1962. Discharged to RA 13 Mar 1964. His WWII Awards are not known. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| HENNINGS, Frederick Charles | 204218 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Previous service in the Army. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea late Aug or early Sep 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 163 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 18 Dec 2004. |
| HENNUM, Robert Bernard | 206318 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Hastings, NZ 12 Apr 1925. Farmhand. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 439277 from 18 Jun 1943 to 26 Sep 1945. Served in Aircrew Section at Omaka and Ardmore stations. TSFD to the RNZAF Clas ‘C’ Reserve 26 Sep 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Freezing Worker for Hawkes Bay Farmers’ Meat Coy, Whakatu. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Promoted Lance Bombardier 6 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951 but reverted to Gunner at own request 29 Jun 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Poukawa, Hastings. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Levin, 3 Apr 1994 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENRIKSEN, Peter William | 32726 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Auckland?15 Jun 1930. Serving Regular Force soldier. Attested in Regular Force 21 Jul 1948. Posted to Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on TSFR from NZ Coy RNZASC 6 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 26 Oct 1953, entered Korea 27 Oct and M/I to his unit 28 Oct 1953. A Regimental entry caused a delay of four years for the award of the LS&GC Medal 18 years later. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Cy to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 47 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and reposted to Regular Force. Served in NZSAS in Malaya May 1955–Feb 1958. Served in ND Coy Feb 1958–Jun 1964. Served in 1 Tpt Coy Static Section. Promoted Sergeant 17 Dec 1965. Final Posting was in Fort Cautley Pl, Devonport. Discharged from the Regular Force 2 Nov 1974. Awarded UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and LS&GC approved 2 Oct 1972. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). UN Korea Medal with incorrect service number offered by Webb’s Auctioneers March 2014. |
| HENRY, Albert David | 710430 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 31 Jan 1931. Watersider, Port Employers Assn, Wellington. CMT Enlistment 10 Jun 1952. TSFD to and was attested 17 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Attached FAP to C.D. Ammo Depot 21 Sep–7 Oct 1954. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam and Iwo Jima. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Attached FAP NZ base HQ to attend a Cooking Course 19 Jul–14 Aug 1955 and returned to his unit. Granted nine days R&R leave 29 Oct–6 Nov 1955 inclusive. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 178 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1956 and joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya in D Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (CMT, R) and PJM. Later served in Lieutenant Colonel Gurr’s Bn 10 Nov 1963 to 24 Nov 19655. Served in Malaya on the Thai-Malaya border and in Borneo. Awarded GSM 1962 with ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasps. RTNZ on flight NSL 38. Posted to Static Platoon, 1 Tpt Coy, Papakura Camp. Later Lance Corporal at Ngaruawahia Platoon, 1 Transport Company. Discharged from Ngaruawahia 10 Jul 1968. Became a Three Star cook 10 Nov 1967 and ceased service with the Regular Force 10 Jul 1968 and was posted to the Reserve. |
| HENRY, Charles William (Charlie) | 204002 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/01/2055 | Born Mangonui, Northland 20 Nov 1929. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan. Posted to D Troop, 1 Comwel Div Signals on entry to Korea. Also served in NZ Base Signals Unit. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 on furlough and re-embarked for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Also drove ration trucks during his tour overseas. Granted a 3-month extension dating from 30 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged 17 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Returned to Lake Ohia, Northland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, also NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Ranfurly Home, Three Kings, Auckland, 28 Dec 2010 aged 81 years. |
| HENRY, Colin William Victor | 34963 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 10/07/2054 | Born circa 1928. Came from Dunedin. Regular Force soldier. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and trade not known. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 14 May 1953 and returned to unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 10 Jul 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 10 Sep 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Living in Alexandra 2002. Died Reefton 9 Aug 2008 aged 80 years. |
| HENRY, Douglas Albert | 12401 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK. 12 Jul 1914. Employed as a motor engineer before he entered the RN on 17 Oct 1933 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/KX 83392. Underwent basic training in Pembroke and served in several large ships before WWII including Valiant (battleship) on 6 Apr 1934–25 Jul 1935, Ramillies (battleship) 26 Jul 25–24 Aug 1936, York (heavy cruiser) Oct 1936–Jun 1939 and Hotspur (destroyer) to Dec 1939. He was in Pembroke and Dolphin while awaiting posting to his next ship Hurricane (destroyer) from 13 Jun 1940–27 Apr 1941. Hurricane was involved in convoy protection and rescued survivors from SS City of Benares with convoy OB213 which was torpedoed by U–48 with heavy loss of life amongst the passengers including children being evacuated to Canada and SS Marina in Sep 1940. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 31 Mar 1941. In 1941–42 he served in Heythrop (escort destroyer) in the Mediterranean on convoy escorts from Gibraltar to Malta and from Alexandria to Malta. Heythrop was hit by a torpedo from U–652 10 miles NE Bardia. Fifteen of the crew died but the rest were TSFD by boat to Eridge before she sunk. He was then stationed in Nile (Alexandria) Assegai (near Durban, South Africa). Doug Henry returned to Britain and served in Sandhurst (depot ship at Londonderry) and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 6 Nov 1943. He later served in Burdock (corvette) and then served briefly in Bicester (escort destroyer). He is next shown in Euroclydon (Royal Naval Barracks in Malta) and was then in Golden Hind II serving in the vessel Moon (minesweeper). Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged from the Royal Fleet Reserve on 3 Oct 1948 for enlistment in the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Cook III as a Stoker Mechanic 4 Oct 1948 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the following two-days. Came from Britain to NZ in Kaniere and was drafted to Pukaki on 8 Feb 1949. He remained in Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–21 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 22 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1953 to return to Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and then served in Bellona until 15 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–15 Jan 1956. During this period of his service he again sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in Korea, this time with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Philomel and Mako and was DEE to RA on 3 Oct 1958. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HENRY, Herman J | 204766 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2057 | Born Waimanoni 27 Nov 1927. Employed by Auckland Gas Co, as a driver. Enlisted 2 Nov 1955. Emplaned 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon 1 May 1956. Had some difficulty adhering to R&SOs. Served at Edinburgh Camp, Inchon. Served overseas one year 297 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jan 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Onehunga, Auckland, 14 Jan 2000 aged 72 years. |
| HENRY, James Thomas | 204247 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Gisborne 2 Dec 1929. Previous service in the RNZAF for 2.5 years as a Leading Aircraftman. Attested 10 Jan 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 May 1952. Attached FAP tp CATC Inchon to attend a course of instruction 1–22 Feb 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Failed to adhere to R&SOs on several occasions. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8.45am on 9 Dec 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Feb 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENRY, Jerry | 204758 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 10/08/2057 | Born Arapuni 9 Jun 1929. Linesman for Auckland Electric Power Board. Attested in Kayforce 1 Sep 1954. Trained for Korea in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZASC 22 Oct 1954. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hastings at Auckland for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan 1955 and entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. M/O to his unit 14 Jan 1955. Granted 9 days R&R leave 3 to 12 Nov 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to ‘8th Army’ HQ, Seoul 2–11 Mar 1956, CTBA and returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Granted a further 12-months extension of service in Korea dating from 7 Jul 1965. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal ‘A’ Tpt Pl while Section 2i/c 24 Oct 1956 and to Lance Corporal 13 Mar 1957. Three times AWOL in Mar and Apr 1957 and was awarded a severe reprimand on each occasion. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas two years 220 days. Discharged 4 Dec 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HENRY, Peter Richard | 300079 | Lance Corporal | Base Ordnance Depot | RNZAOC | 19/02/2056 | 31/08/2056 | Born 20 Nov 1931 possibly in Tauranga. Enlisted in the RF ex TF soldier in 1 Hauraki Regt. Served in RNZAOC at Ngaruawahia Camp wef 6 Nov 1950. Was involved in Wharf Emergency Jun and Jul 1951. Served in ND Ordnance Depot Sylvia Park. Seconded to Kayforce for duty on stocking project at BOD Japan for 6–8 months. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 28 Feb 1956. M/I to NZ Component BCFK and CTBA to Brit Com BOD 25 Aug 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Aug 1956. RTNZ by civil air deplaning Auckland 31 Aug 1956 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 21 Sep 1956 and reposted to his former unit (NDOD) in the RF. Served overseas 195 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Reported for duty 22 Sep 1956. Later Corporal, RNZAOC, Central Ordnance Depot. Discharged at own request 20 Mar 1971 having completed 20 years 134 days service. Died 12 Feb 1972 aged 41 years possibly at Otara. |
| HENRY, Reuben | 208793 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 12/04/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.58. Shown as 811932, Sapper, NZE, Labourer from Paeroa. Next-of-kin Mr A Henry (father) Patetonga, Hauraki Plains. Had moved to Morrinsville prior to joining Kayforce. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flown by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 9 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 12 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 25 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HENRY, Ronald Coleman | 204248 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Awanui, Northland 13 Sep 1931. Wool classer at Buckland Co, Wool Store. Lived in Devonport, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 21 May 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the N Z Roll 1 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Breached military discipline four times during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. Served overseas one year 237 days. SOS Kayforce 6 Mar 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Understood to have died in 1977 aged about 46 years. |
| HENRY, Tau | 204379 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Parakao, Northland. Worked on father’s farm at Pakotai and was a labourer at Mangatapere Dairy Co, Whangarei. Attested 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1952 as an Arty driver. Made a small number of errors which cost time and money. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953. Embarked on SS Taiping and sailed from Kobe Japan on 29 Jan 1954 travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (north Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 and was due to be discharged. Applied to return to Korea, was accepted as a Gunner and re-emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954 and re-enter Korea 27 Jun 1954. Made a few more errors the day before he M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation. Embarked on HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 57 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HENRY, Thomas Douglas | 34944 | Temporary Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 27/05/2053 | Born Lower Hutt 25 Dec 1926. Served in RNZAF for a six-month period before the war's end with Service No 452217. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Joined Regular Force as an Instructor 26 Feb 1951. Came from Pareora near Timaru. TSFD to Kayforce, 3rd Reinforcements. Left NZ as a Temporary Lance Corporal. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Reverted to Driver 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1952. Attached FAP J.R.B.D. for Cooks Course 10 Apr 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 25 May–6 Jun 1952 and was returned to J.R.B.D. Cooks Course on release from hospital. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jul 1952. Admitted 26 Brit Fd Amb 12 Aug 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure. Discharged from hospital 3 Sep 1952 but remained on the X-List. Attached FAP Brit Com Leave Centre 7–19 Jan 1953. Remained at NZ Base HQ for the remainder of his time in Korean service. To be Lance Corporal 25 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Remained under medical treatment for some time. SOS Kayforce 22 Sep 1953 and re-posted to Regular Force. Discharged at his own request upon payment 5 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HENSLEIGH, David Roger | 327876 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Serving Regular Force soldier. Came from Devonport. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Janan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 18 Oct 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Napier, 6 Mar 1996. |
| HENWOOD, John Trevor | 208557 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Christchurch 15 Aug 1926. He was a fireman for the NZ Railways Dept then employed in the Nelson Freezing Works. Attested 14 Jan 1952 as a member of the 1st Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, entered Korea 5 Jun 1952 and M/I attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy to 5 Jun 1952. M/O to 16 Fd Regt 6 Jun 1952 and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 16 Jun 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 18 Nov 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Feb 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Ceert. No.1287 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Richmond, Nelson. Attested for RF service 19 Jan 1959 and served briefly in 2 Constr Sqn and 6 Indep Fd Sqn, RNZE. Discharged from RF 1960. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His family later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 14 Sep 1981 aged 56 years. |
| HEPBURN, Donald James | 13522 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Napier, 25 Jul 1932. Employed as a postman before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 and, like several others at that time was sent on Leave Without Pay, because the training staff were on leave. He returned to Tamaki 18 Jan 1951 to do his initial training. Drafted to Bellona 12 Sep 1951 for his first sea service and advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Jul 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Jan–26 Jul 1953 and was then sent to HMAS Watson to attend a training course. 30 Jul–5 Nov 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNS 23 Jul 1955 but remained in the ship until 24 Nov 1955 served in Philomel and was then drafted to Black Prince 23 Jan–4 Oct 1956. Drafted to Hawea 5 Oct 1956–3 Feb 1957. Discharged 8 Feb 1957 SNLR. It is not known if he received any medallic awards. |
| HEPERI, Kenneth McKenzie | 204545 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 01/04/2055 | Born Rangiahua, Hokianga 5 Aug 1924. Clerk for Forest Products, Tokoroa. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in training. At Tac School Waiouru to Attend Kayforce OCTU 16 Mar–23 Apr 1953. Did not qualify. Emplaned Wellington 19 Jul 1953 as Driver on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 for Japan via Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 25 Oct 1953 and attached FAP 1 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 2 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 4 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Jun 1954. Reverted to Driver 15 Jun 1956, promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 15 Jun 1956 Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Aug 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZRTU 26 Aug 1954. Reverted to Lance Corporal 8 Sep 1954, promoted to Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 25 Sep 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 21 Sep 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Mar 1955. Promoted Sergeant 5 Mar 1955. M/I to Base HQ 8 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 247 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HEPI, Charles Pomare | 34122 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Kaikohe 30 Apr 1930. Driver and Labourer at Southdown Freezing Works, Auckland. Attested 27 Jul 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC 8 Sep 1954 in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for passage to Sydney. Continued to Japan via Townsville, snd Port Moresby. Turned back to Townsville because of an outbreak of Measles on the flight. Several members on this flight were hospitalised in Townsville. The flight continued and personnel deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1–9 May 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. Had some problems adhering to Mil Rules and orders. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (2i/c Section) 1 Jan 1956 and to Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ 27 Apr 1956 on Japan tour BCFK Rugby Touring team. M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 May 1956 on completion of the Rugby tour. Remains on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956 from a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged 17 Jul 1956 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEPI, Nepia | 301547 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born KawaKawa Northland 9 Dec 1930. Farm Labourer at Ohaewai. He was in the 11th Intake CMT and was posted to 1 Bn Northland Regt. M/O to Kayforce 15 Jun 1954 and attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC. Went AWOL three times during training, Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 as a Driver for travel by Teal to Sydney and Japan by civil flight via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and M/I to this unit 14 Oct 1954. He was involved in the BCFK Boxing Tournament 21 Jul–1 Aug 1955 and later the Japan tour BCFK Rugby Touring team 27 Apr–7 May 1956. However he built a record of misdemeanours outside these times. M/O to NZ Component BCFK and remained on the NZ Roll 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged 18 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEPI, Pouaka (Boxer) | 204464 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Russell 18 Mar 1930. He was a farmer at Whangaruru South and came from Hikurangi. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 17 Apr 1952. Posted to RNZA 15 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Attended a cooking and catering course at Mandora Camp (Hiro) 25 Oct–6 Dec 1952. He passed this course. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Also attended another cooks course 4 Apr–5 Jun 1953 at Brit T.R.B.D Hiro. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with three other New Zealanders. Gunners H.D. Webb, T.N. Stonell and G.C. Thorne. Highest rank achieved Temporary Bombardier 14 Dec 1953. He also built a catalogue of misdemeanours. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 320 days. SOS Kayforce 25 Aug 1954 and was posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined RF 9 Jan 1950 and was discharged at his own request 21 Aug 1951 having completed 28 days detention. |
| HEPPLESTON, Albert Douglas | 15527 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 4 Aug 1940. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial training undertaken in Tamaki. Advanced to Junior Seaman 20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 4 Feb 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince and Kaniere but RUN 5 Jan 1959. He was recovered and sent back to Philomel and then back to Kaniere. Advanced to Able Seaman 20 May 1959. Also served in Royalist again and Lachlan. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Later entitled to NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died at Horowhenua Hospital, Levin on 20 Feb 2000 |
| HERANGI, Matutaera (Fonz) | 204522 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 23/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born 18 Feb 1932. Came from Ngaruawahia. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and onto Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Travelled by ship from Sasebo to Korea and entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Was involved with rebuilding a damaged telephone line across a minefield when Signalman Kapa was severely injured by the explosion of a mine outside the marked safe lane area in a minefield. It had been thought that the area was safe although unproven. RTNZ 6 Jul 1954 and was to take his discharge however re-embarked for Korea on 2 Sep 1954. Served in C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, then TSFD to 16 Fd Regt to rebuild numbers of that unit. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1955. Living at Ngaruawahia in 1996. Pictured in K Force Despatches, May 2000 p.29 as a “fearsome worrier”. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Turangawaewae, Ngaruawahia 24 Apr 2005 aged 73 years. |
| HERBERT, Allen Maurice | 301662 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hokianga 16 Jun 1930. Labourer at Auckland Farmers’ Freezing Coy. Southdown. Attested 12 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements as a Signalman. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Aug 1953. Attached FAP to Canadian NZO School 28 Feb–11 Apr 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 May 1954, Temporary Bombardier 17 Aug 1954 and to Bombardier 20 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 102 days. Discharged 13 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Mangere, Auckland, 24 Aug 1987 aged 57 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM |
| HERBERT, Arthur William | 15130 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Tauranga 14 May 1938. His home was Upper Atiamuri and he worked as a junior mill-hand before starting his naval service. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 3 Jun 1954. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 14 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 to serve as part of the 4th Frigate Sqn, British Eastern Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 14 Aug 1956 just after his RTNZ from Korea waters. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 22 Aug 1956–28 Mar 1957 and advanced to Able Seaman 14 Jan 1957. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Apr–10 Oct 1957. Served in Philomel 11 Oct 1957–13 Mar 1958 and was then drafted to Stawell 14 Mar–29 Jun 1958, to Philomel and back to Stawell 2 Aug 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 27 Oct 1959 and returned to Philomel 6 Apr 1960. Sent to the UK 4 Jun 1960 and was drafted to Otago 22 Jun 1960 to be one of the crew to sail her to NZ. Also served in Pukaki a second time and Rotoiti 6 Dec 1961–6 Jun 1963. Also served in COMAUCK 26 Jun 1963–4 May 1964. DEE 13 May 1964. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R). Died Napier 24 Jul 2008 aged 70 years. |
| HERBERT, Barney | 204081 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Waiomio, Northland 5 Sep 1926. Mill Hand at Mata Lime works, Whangarei. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 1 Jan 5 Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951 as a driver. Did not adhere to R&SOs. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Was supposed to emplane but went AWOL and was TSFD to a later flight. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23–27 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged 28 May 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea, UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HERBERT, Colin Walter Joseph (Wally) | 211317 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ/ 28 Fd Engr Regt | RNZE | 10/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 12 Mar 1921. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF. Embarked Wellington 11 Dec 1942 on HMT 55 and disembarked Egypt 5 Jan 1943. M/O from RNZEME Reinforcements to NZ Div Engr Reinforcements. Served in 7 (NZ) Fd Coy, NZE. Embarked Alexandria 7 Oct 1943. Admitted 4 NZ MDS Italy 11 Feb 1944. Discharged NZ Conv Depot 23 Mar 1944. M/O to Adv Base Italy 25 Mar 1944. Attached FAP HQ 2 NZEF Div Engrs 18 Nov 1944. Posted from 7 Fd Coy to HQ 2NZ Div Engrs 31 Jan 1945. Promoted Corporal 3 Feb 1945. Also served briefly in 6 (NZ) Fd Coy. M/O and disembarked Egypt 13 Sep 1945. Embarked Egypt on TS Mooltan for RTZ 21 Nov 1945 and disembarked Wellington 25 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Wally was a clerk at the P&T Dept., Wellington. Attested 23 Sep 1953 in Kayforce. Went to SME, Linton Camp for Corps Training 18 Nov–8 Dec 1953. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 20 Feb 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt 24 Feb 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ, posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jul 1954, Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Oct 1954 and to Bombardier 25 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954. Travelled by Teal flight from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 7). Served overseas 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and is entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. He later sought an appointment in the RF and stated inter alia, “I had four and a half years National Service in the Engineers in New Zealand, Middle East and Italy. On the completion of same I received my discharge as a full Corporal. Later I volunteered for Korea and once more was posted to the Engineers until all smaller units were disbanded and TSFD to the 16th NZA [sic] Regt. I gained the rank of Bombardier and was due to be promoted to Sergeant when it was decided to bring the Regt back to New Zealand. During my service with the Regt., I was in charge of all controlled stores in the Quartermasters Store.” Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Wellington Chest Hospital 20 Mar 1980 after a long illness aged 59 years |
| HERBERT, Rawiri Timoti | 11391 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Thames 28 Mar 1928. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 6 Feb 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki until 23 Oct 1957. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jul 1947 and advanced to Able Seaman 6 Feb 1948. Served in Philomel 22 Sep 1948–12 May 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 13 May 1949–12 May 1950. Served in Bellona or Philomel rotating between each 11 Feb 1950–1 Jun 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 2 Jun 1951–6 Nov 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Taupo was mainly involved on patrols on the east and west coasts of Korea and was involved in some shore bombardments on the east coast shooting at rail bridges and tunnels. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and completed his engagement in Philomel. DEE 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HERCOCK, Cyril David | 211048 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/05/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Carterton 23 Jul 1929. Enlisted circa Sep 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinf. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am, 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. M/O from NZRTU to the Div Sigs Sqn which became part of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in the NZ Section. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1295 sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Carterton. Died Himitangi Beach, near Palmerston North, 11 Oct 1996 aged 67 years. Buried Kelvin Grove Cemetery. |
| HERCOCK, Rex Charleston | 206780 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Carterton 18 Sep 1926. Locomotive fireman from Palmerston North. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 29 Mar–19 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jun 1953. Was able to continue his studies for 2nd Class Engine Driver's Certificate through a correspondence course while in Korea. Attached FAP Royal Warwickshire Regt 4–22 Oct 1953 and was promoted Temporary Bombardier 8 Oct 1953 while with that unit. Promoted Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Went back to Palmerston North and worked for NZ Railways, Locomotive Department. Died Palmerston North, 20 Sep 2004, aged 78 years. A funeral service was held on 27 Sep 2004. |
| HERD, Ian Lester | 13670 | Driver | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Blenheim 24 Apr 1936. Was a member of the Blenheim College Cadets. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 24 May 1951. His training was conducted in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Oct 1951 and to Signalman Boy 15 May 1952. Drafted to Black Prince as Signalman Boy on 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 24 Oct 1953. Attended more classes for training in Philomel and was drafted to Pukaki 19 Mar 1955 and sailed in her for service in Korean waters from Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. Also served at Irirangi and in Kaniere 11 Oct 1957–5 Jul 1959 before being drafted to Wakefield at Naval HQ in Wellington. Drafted to Philomel 12 May 1961 and advanced to Acting Chief Yeoman of Signals on 1 Nov 1961. Served in Royalist 27 Nov 1961–9 Feb 1962, Philomel again then Royalist again 12 Mar 1962–14 Aug 1963. He returned to Philomel on 15 Aug 1963 and advanced to Chief Yeoman the same day. He also served in Tamaki, Wakefield, Royalist yet again from 20 Nov 1964–30 Jan 1966 and served in Malaysian waters during Confrontasi. His final posting was to Tamaki. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, Naval LS& GC Medal (wef 24 Apr 1969 with gratuity) NZDEFSM (R) and PJM. Discharged to RA 23 Apr 1973 as Chief Yeoman of Signals. Living at Auckland circa 2006. |
| HERD, Jeffrey William | 208268 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Came from Blenheim. Enlisted during Apr 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Harewood 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HERD, John Trevor | 11478 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington on 10 Aug 1929. He attended the Whanganui Technical College for two years and then worked on his father’s farm before joining RNZN on 8 May 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki, Philomel, Bellona, Kaniere, Bellona again, Rotoiti and in an appointment in the Reserve Fleet before he was drafted on 29 Nov 1951 to Rotoiti. He had advanced from Stoker Mechanic on 8 Mar 1948, Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Sep 1949 and to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 8 Sep 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 8 Sep 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He was back in Philomel on 17 Apr 1953 where he qualified for Regulating Duties (Military Policeman in Army terms) and became an Acting Regulating Petty Officer on 24 Sep 1953. His report showed “…Most satisfactory and has the makings of a very good RPO…” Drafted to Tamaki on 16 Aug 1954 and advanced to Regulating Petty Officer on 29 Apr 1954. He returned to Philomel on 2 May 1955 and was then drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and served in the Regulating Division. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in SE Asia and Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he returned to Philomel. Recognised as a first-class Regulating Petty Officer when holding that appointment, which was further enhanced when he later became Master-At-Arms on 23 Feb 1959. “A First Class MAA, conscientious, loyal and a good disciplinarian. Smart and tidy in appearance and attack.” Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were both received by Dec 1953. Awarded Royal Navy LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 26 Aug 1962. Promoted from the Lower Deck to rank of Acting Sub-Lieutenant 24 Jul 1963 in the Special Duties List. Later changed to the General List and he had to do some more training to qualify for further promotion. To meet these requirements he served in Royalist, Endeavour, Rotoiti and Royalist again. Appointed Chief of Regulating Staff and Regulating Training Officer 18 Jan 1965. Also served in Irirangi, Tamaki, ACDS (Personnel) and in Wakefield where he was additional as Deputy Director Recruiting (Naval) and then returned to Philomel. Later Lieutenant Commander in Philomel Nov 1975. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal received Dec 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Awarded Royal Navy LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 26 Aug 1962. Appointed MBE QB Hons 1978 (NZ Gazette, p.1651). Posted to the Retired List 11 Aug 1984. Died Takapuna, 9 Feb 1996 aged 67 years. |
| HEREMAIA, Donavan Matenga | 206841 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born 25 Feb 1930. Came from Levin. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned 31 May 1952 at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 27 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1975. |
| HEREWINI, Richard | 461103 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 21/08/2057 | Born Gisborne 16 May 1930. Employed as a labourer for P.W.D at Mangakino. Attested 2 Feb 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned at Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA top RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. Attached Brit Com Sub Area South 25–27 Oct 1955 as a member of a burial party. Granted 10 days R&R leave 25 Feb–5 Mar 1956 inclusive. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Granted a further seven months service dating from 7 Dec 1956. Did not adhere closely to military law and written orders. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Date of leaving Japan not shown. His arrival in NZ was delayed as he was admitted to hospital in Australia. (possibly AMF Wing Concord Repat Hosp, Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Aug 1957. Served overseas three years 82 days. Discharged 20 Dec 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEREWINI, Tony Winiata | 34926 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Came from Ruatoki North, Taneatua, Bay of Plenty. Serving Regular Force soldier who joined as a Regular Force Cadet on 20 Feb 1951. Posted to RNZASC on Graduation from RF Cadet School and attended BASIC All Arms Instructor's Course at the Army Schools Waiouru. Recommended that he attend another course when older. Posted to Northern District Company RNZASC, Papakura Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal Instructor RNZASC 18 Sep 1953. TSFD to Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Embarked Sasebo 23 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area near the Imjin River. Emplaned Japan 17 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 30 Aug 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Served overseas one year 36 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was to report to Papakura Camp after leave for duty as an RNZASC Instructor. Promoted Temporary Corporal 7 Oct 1955. Discharged from the Army 21 Feb 1956 and became manager of a sawmill at Minginui, near Rotorua. Medals lost during house move and replaced at cost ($5.60 in 1986) Entitled to NZOSM. Died Ruatahuna, 19 May 2004. |
| HERLIHY, Daniel Brian (Sandy) | 13124 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Porirua on 22 Oct 1933. Enlisted in RNZN as Boy 1st Class on 8 Sep 1949. Initial training was in Tamaki. Drafted to Taupo and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Able Seaman during Tour of Duty. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia. Served on both east and west coasts of Korea. Noted the extreme cold of the Korean winters and that the NZ crews were not supplied with adequate cold weather clothing. Taupo steamed 58,000 nautical miles, was away from New Zealand 421 days and spent 311 days at sea. The ship fired 16,000 rounds of ammunition during its tour and wore out the barrel of the 4-inch gun. RTNZ via Brisbane, Australia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Royalist on its voyage from the UK to New Zealand and was on board during the Suez Campaign. Served in Pukaki Jun 1959 to Apr 1960 in Malayan waters during the Emergency. Served in Otago Nov 1965 to mid-1966. Awarded NGSM with clasp ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZGSM (NE). Later awarded NZOSM, RN LS&GC Medal and New Zealand Armed Forces Award. Reached rank of Chief Petty Officer (Seaman) Plot Radar Instructor. Commissioned 1968. Later Commander. Qualified Anti-submarine Aircraft & Helicopter Controller 1st Class. Served in Bellona and Black Prince (cruisers) Hawea, Canterbury, Blackpool and Waikato (frigates) and commanded Kiama (minesweeper) and patrol craft and commanded the 1st NZ Patrol Craft Squadron. Retired 31 Mar 1991 having completed 43 years 7 months and 22 days continuous service the longest serving person in the RNZN. Brother of Corporal Thomas James Herlihy, q.v., RNZASC. Two other brothers served in Malaya (See GSM 1918 Roll). |
| HERLIHY, Thomas James | 710546 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Porirua on 15 Jul 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/O from NZ Base HQ to this unit. Promoted Corporal during tour. Represented Kayforce in boxing competitions. Served in 10 Tpt Coy Base and forward supply area. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for travel to Australia. Completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight arriving 27 Nov 1954. Discharged 23 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal, NZOSM NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Brother to Daniel Brian (Sandy) Herlihy, RNZN. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1299 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Helensville. Died Helensville, 2 May 1983 aged 54 years. |
| HERMOND, Cecil Brian | 12988 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 21/09/2054 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, 3 Nov 1931. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN 9 Jun 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona 24 Jan 1950. Served in Philomel 29 Sep 1950–21 Feb 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Dec 1950. Drafted to Lachlan 22 Feb 1951–1 Feb 1952, Served in Philomel 2 Feb–4 Aug 1952 and was in Tamaki for a few days before drafting to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Malayan and Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in his ship until drafting to Irirangi on 24 Feb 1955. Returned to Philomel 14 Oct 1955 and was DEE 2 Nov 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Farm worker near Masterton in Mar 1963. Later awarded NZOSM and NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| HERON, John Robert | 13535 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton on 9 Mar 1927. Was training in a clerical establishment before he enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 31 Dec 1950. Trained in both Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 to 4 Aug 1953 and served in that ship departing NZ for Korea on 7 Jan 1952 and returning 19 Mar 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Was a passenger in a jeep that was driven off wharf at Kure, Japan, into 20 feet of water–the vehicle had a faulty handbrake. RTNZ in Mar 1953. See also Instructor Lieutenant Davies, Leading Electrical Mechanician Preece and Leading Stoker Mechanic Hayne. RTNZ in Mar 1953. Served in Philomel 31 Aug 1953–and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 30 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Apr 1954, advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 13 Mar 1955. He next served in Bellona but was soon re-drafted to Black Prince 19 Aug 1955–20 Nov 1955. Drafted to Lachlan on 24 Nov 1955. In 1956 he was promoted Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and then on 24 Apr 1957 he was once more back in Black Prince. From mid-Jan 1958 to mid–Jul 1959 he served ashore in Philomel becoming a Regulating Petty Officer. On 13 Jul 1959 he was drafted to Royalist and after some months yet again returned to Black Prince. He then spent some time between Tamaki, Royalist and Philomel. During one of these periods in Royalist he was appointed Master at Arms. He served in Otago 11 Oct 1965 served in Malayan waters and qualified for the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Awarded the Royal Navy LS&GC Medal on 31 Dec 1965. He later served in Lachlan the RNZN Survey ship. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), PJM and KWSM. Discharged to RA 30 Dec 1970. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 5 Apr 1976 aged 49 years. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| HERRICK, Laurence Edward | 12936 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hastings, NZ, 14 Feb 1918. One of six sons & two daughters (one of whom married Gen. Sir Nigel Poett) of Edward Jasper Herrick and Ethne Rose Herrick. Brother of: Flying Officer B.H. Herrick, RAF, Pilot Officer D.T. Herrick, RNZAF, Squadron Leader. M.J. Herrick, RAF, Captain T.D. Herrick, RN and cousin of: Pilot Officer P.G. Herrick, RAFVR. Entered Royal Navy 1936. Sub-Lieutenant on 1 Nov 1938 and Lieutenant on 16 Apr 1940. Mentioned in Despatches, 3rd Supplement to the London Gazette, dated 20 Dec 1940, “for outstanding courage and skill in a brilliant and wholly successful night attack by the Fleet Air Arm on the Italian Fleet at Taranto.” Served in submarines from 6 Aug 1942 including HMS P 552 (an old submarine dating from 1918. Commander as Lieutenant 6 Aug–Sep 1942). He then served in HMS P 556 (launched Nov 1922). Appointed to HMS Uproar (formerly known as HMS P31) as CO on 24 Dec 1942 to 4 May 1944. Served in the Mediterranean initially based in Malta. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross on 19 Nov 1942 (5th Supplement to London Gazette, 6 Nov 1942 p.4883) “For courage and skill in successful patrols in H.M. Submarines.” having completed eight Mediterranean patrols. She torpedoed and damaged the German troop transport Virgilio (11,718 GRT) was involved in escort for convoys acted as a beacon ship during the Anzio landings and later carried out attacks and sank the French merchant ship Artesian (under German control) on 20 Feb 1944 attacked the German tanker Matera (5011 GRT, built 1926) with gunfire inside the harbour of Oneglia, Liguria, Italy, including U–466 off Toulon. Appointed to HMS Trusty (CO from 16 Jun 1944–19 Sep 1944) and HMS Trespasser. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN 1948-1951. Entered RNZN at Maori 16 Aug 1948 and three-year loan. OC Pukaki 1948-1951 and brought the ship to NZ. Commander of Pukaki sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. He was awarded a second Mentioned in Despatches “for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters.” London Gazette, 18 Sep 1951, p.4884. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. He returned to the UK in SS Dominion Monarch and retired as Commander in 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dorset County Hospital on 17 May 2010. Six members of the Herrick family served during WWII. See For Your Tomorrow by Errol Martyn. |
| HERRICK, Milton | 971286 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Riverton, Otago 28 Apr 1930. Passenger bus driver for H&H Motors Invercargill. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. He was trained in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC 11 Dec 1952. Sent on two five–six-day TODs to Lake Rotoiti in Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas, deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to NZ Base HQ 17 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 23 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jan 1954 (2i/c Section) and to Temporary Corporal (Section Commander) 12 May 1954 and to Corporal 28 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Army Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1300 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Winton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Def Stoker Mechanic and KWSM. Returned to Orepuki, Southland. Died Invercargill 18 Mar 2005 aged 75 years. |
| HERRING, John Gerrard | 13554 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born 16 Aug 1926. Officer on loan from the Royal Navy for two years. Joined RNZN at Maori, London 14 Nov 1950. Came to NZ on SS Akaroa. Appointed to Hawea 27 Dec 1950. Sailed for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast and was on board the ship when it was up by the Yalu River as a guard ship during an attempt to salvage a MIG fighter. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Reverted to Royal Navy 26 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for his service with RNZN. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HERZOG, Norman George | 204147 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | He and his twin brother Albert Edward were both born Whangarei 18 Nov 1926. A Labourer for Portland Constr., Portland. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements as Edward Norman HERZOG. He endeavoured to have his name rectified as he was known as Norman George but was told in Whangarei that this was not possible. This name problem was verified and finally rectified during Dec 1951 and Jan 1952 Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 22 Sep 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged 31 Dec 1953. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HESSEY, Harold John | 1782 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Orange, NSW, Australia, 4 Jul 1924. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 20 Oct 1939. His training was conducted in Philomel 20 Oct 1939–6 Oct 1940. Drafted to Achilles 7 Oct 1940 and stayed in this ship until 21 Sep 1943. Achilles was involved in searching for the German raider Orion after the sinking of SS Turakina in the Three Kings Islands area. She escorted troop-carrying convoys in the Pacific Islands areas and to Aden. In 1942 Achilles was involved to further troop convoy protection and took part in a defence operation of Rabaul with the US Task Force 11. In Jan 1943 escorted troop convoys to the Solomon Islands and was badly damaged off Guadalcanal by Japanese bombers while providing gunfire support. Achilles returned to NZ for temporary repairs to be made and she then went back to the UK for permanent repairs. Harold Hessey advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 6 Oct 1943. Many of the crew were drafted to Gambia which was commissioned into the RNZN in Sep 1943. In early 1944 Gambia was deployed to search for German blockade runners in the Indian Ocean with several other allied ships. Operated from Trincomalee and Colombo. Drafted to HMS Lanka (shore station in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) Then Highflyer while waiting for Raider (destroyer) 5 Oct 1944–23 Jun 1945. Raider carried out a search with Racehorse for U-537 which was carrying equipment from Germany to Penang in Malaya. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 5 Feb 1945. Raider also took part in covering forces for carriers on air operations against Japanese controlled areas. He appears to have had passage in Bermuda (light cruiser) to Golden Hind (shore station in Sydney, Australia) and then travelled back to Philomel 17 Jul 1945. Advanced to Petty Officer 5 Feb 1946. Drafted to Black Prince 24 May–31 Oct 1946. Back home in NZ he then served in several ships and shore stations including Philomel, Bellona, Tamaki, Kaniere, Hawea and Lachlan. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 1 Nov 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Bellona, Philomel, Tamaki, Pukaki and Royalist. Discharged to RA 3 Jul 1961. His WWII Medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 19 Jul 1958 with gratuity. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from the RNZN then lived in Christchurch. Died Christchurch 13 Aug 1987 aged 63 years. |
| HETA, Henry Wilson | 204082 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 06/08/2053 | Born Whangaruru, Northland 17 May 1929. Freezing worker Auckland Farmers Freezing Co, Moerewa. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Emplaned Darwin 8pm 7 Sep 1951 Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Oct and was discharged to unit 2 Nov 1951. Breached military discipline several times (committed to detention) and was released to 10 Tpt Coy on each occasion. Accidentally injured GSW to left foot. Evacuated to Norwegian MASH 1 Dec 1951 and was discharged from Hosp 22 Dec 1951. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 27 Feb 1953 for rugby trials and M/I to NZ Base HQ 2 Mar 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA to NZ Base HQ for Rugby Trial. Committed more discipline breaches and was committed to Brit Com MCE 25 May 1953. Released to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jul 1953. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ at the completion of his tour and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. He was overseas two years six days but only one year 311 days counted as service because of detentions. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 20 May 1990 aged 60 years. |
| HETARAKA, Paul | 204347 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Kaitaia 24 Jan 1929. Labourer for H.A. Miles, Contractor, Auckland. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained for Korean service in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU and M/I 8 Jun 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon for artillery courses. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 10 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jul 1953 and appointed Bty Duty NCO, then to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 10 Oct 1953 as Section NCO. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 31 Jan 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt and then M/O to NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Promoted Bombardier 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1954. Went AWOL 11pm and returned to unit 5.30am and was severely reprimanded. TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 289 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Maroa near Atiamuri 12 Jul 1961 aged 32 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Brother of Rapeta Hetaraka q.v. |
| HETARAKA, Rapeta | 336846 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Kaitaia. Ex TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by civil ait to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Discharged 8 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland, 3 Oct 1998. Brother of Paul Hetaraka q.v. |
| HETHERINGTON, Ian Robert | 897289 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 02/12/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Timaru 2 Jul 1930. Radio operator, Wellington radio. He was involved with Morse transmission and reception, was a tele-typist and teleprinter operator. Attested 1 Jul 1953 and posted to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1954 and filled the appointment of Postal Clerk. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 May–5 Jun 1954 and was discharged to unit. Promoted Temporary Corporal 29 Jun 1954. Admitted RAAF Hosp Iwakuni 21–24 Dec 1954 and was discharged to unit. Granted a further 12 months Extn of service dating from 5 Jun 1955. M/O from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC 19 Jun 1955. Entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Jun 1955. Promoted Corporal 3 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough) 29 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 8 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Feb 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Later employed as a Communications Officer. Living at Foxton. Died Foxton, 11 Apr 2004 aged 73 years. His funeral service was on 20 Apr 2004 at Rose City Funeral Home, Palmerston North. |
| HEWITT, Brian William | 206418 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Taumarunui 12 Apr 1928. Enlisted circa 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Entered Korea 16 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in A Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, also NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Died Waipapakauri, Northland 10 May 2012 aged 84 years. Buried Waipapakauri Public Cemetery. |
| HEWITT, Gordon Clifford | 13818 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Leiston, Suffolk, UK, on 5 Dec 1919. Employed as a field worker before he entered the RN on 12 Mar 1935 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No C/JX 144264. His training commenced in St Vincent on 12 Mar 1935 and he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Signalman Boy on 30 May 1936. Drafted to Ramillies (battleship) on 12 Jun 1936–23 Apr 1937 then served in Pembroke 24 Apr 1937 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 5 Dec 1937. Drafted to Medway (depot ship) 24 Feb 1939–17 Jan 1941. Advanced to Signalman 29 Aug 1939. The Naval History Website shows Medway under refit in Singapore Sep-Dec 1939 and in Mar 1940 post refit trials took her to Hong Kong. She then took passage to the Mediterranean via Singapore, Trincomalee and Aden to become the support ship for Mediterranean British submarines based at Alexandria. Gordon was posted to Nile and was apparently on shore as a naval communicator at the Western Desert ports. He was then drafted to Hasty (destroyer) 12 Jul 1941–10 Jan 1942 and the ship provided support for the Tobruk Garrison. In Dec 1941 she took part in the sinking of U–79 off Tobruk together with Hotspur. He was back in Pembroke in Jan 1942 and then is shown at Dundonald II an administrative post for special naval parties like the Naval Beach Signal Sections. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) on 30 Sep 1942. Drafted to Copra (Combined Operations Pay and Administrative post on 1 Sep 1943–9 Nov 1944 and then went back to Pembroke 9 Nov 1944–21 Feb 1945. He was next in Odyssey as a member of Naval Party 2423 which was at Bombay (HMS Braganza), Her returned to Britain and to Pembroke in Oct 1945. He was next in RNB Portsmouth. He was back again in Pembroke 16 Oct 1946–15 Mar 1947. From Mar 1947–Aug he was in Malta based in St Angelo and served in Pelican and was involved immigration patrols and guardship duties at Trieste and Aqaba. These duties continued until he returned to Britain 21 Sep 1949. Released to the Reserve on 15 Jan 1950. Entered the RNZN at Maori as Signalman 12 May 1952. Advanced to Leading Signalman the next day. On arrival in NZ Served in Tamaki 26 May–13 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 14 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. He RTNZ by air on 19 Jan 1954 for compassionate reasons–illness of wife caused by loss of friends in the Tangiwai Disaster Christmas 1953. He was posted to Philomel but probably had some overseas leave and was also granted L.W.O.P. 11 Feb–22 Feb 1954. Served in Philomel 23 Feb 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 19 Jul 1956. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 14 Aug 1956 until DEE on 11 May 1958. His WWII medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with naval clasp, Burma Star, War Medal. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HEWITT, Graham Ross | 208784 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 16/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Wellington 13 May 1931. Storemen for Leyland Motors, Wellington. He applied three times for Kayforce before he was accepted. Enlisted 23 Apr 1952 in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 24 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD the same day. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 28 Sep 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Nov–5 Dec 1952. Discharged to 16 Fd Regt and again attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 5 Dec 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn 29 Dec 1953–4 Jan 1954 then discharged to 16 Fd Regt and again attached FAP to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I 28 Rd Engr Regt 29 Mar 1954 then to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 1–15 May 1954 Deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 284 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Wellington Regt) and placed on Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is at NZDF Personnel Archives, Trentham. Died Wellington 26 Nov 2014 aged 83 years |
| HEWITT, John Humphreys | 203535 | Lance Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/04/2056 | Born 25 Nov 1923. Came from St Heliers Bay, Auckland. Previous service during WWII in 2 NZEF. (619215, Private, Infantry Reinforcements embarked for overseas service between 1 Jan and 31 Mar 1944. 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.13 p.55) Served in B Coy, 24 Bn. This would strongly suggest he was bound for the Middle East and Italy. Employed as a Postman for St Heliers, Auckland.) On RTNZ he took up further employment in the electrical trade. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Operator Wireless and Line. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to attend an O.C.T.U course on 9 Feb 1952. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 19 Apr 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 3 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 19 Apr 1953. Promoted Captain, 10 Sep 1955. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. SOS Kayforce 1 Nov 1956 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. He returned to St Heliers Auckland. Died Auckland 9 Jan 2015, aged 91 years. |
| HEWLETT, Herbert Rex | 203649 | Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Morrinsville on 6 Apr 1927. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver in the Artillery Platoon. Later served in NZ Tpt Pl and then 10 Tpt Coy. Transport Section Commander at Inchon Rest Camp where he was also movie projectionist and maintained lighting and showers. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and travelled by air via Manila to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 22 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Awarded the Commander-in-Chief's Commendation Card for service rendered in the NZ Emergency Force in Korea and Japan. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1306 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Morrinsville. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Mt Maunganui 2008. Died Tauranga 3 Dec 2019 aged 92 years. |
| HEWLETT, John Francis James | 327339 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/04/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 5 Jul 1932. Driver for Westfield Freezing Coy. Auckland. Attested 8 Dec 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC at Papakura Camp, Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 10 Apr 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Apr entered Korea and M/I to his unit 21 Apr 1954. Employed in Workshop Pl 10 Tpt Coy as an automotive auto-electrician. “His work was of a high standard and his personal conduct beyond reproach.” Twice admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb in Mar and Apr 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged 16 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1307 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Otorohanga. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HEWSON, Robin William | 33324 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Opua Northland 24 Sep 1930. Enlisted 2 Mar 1949 as Regular Force soldier. Trained towards being a fitter and turner in the RNZEME. TSFD to Kayforce and attested 14 Nov 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD from NZRTU 23 Mar 1952, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD 28 Mar 1952. Admitted Norwegian MASH 21 Dec 1952.; M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to his Regular Force unit the Northern District. Workshop, Papakura Camp. Discharged to Class ‘C’ reserve 10 Apr 1954 at completion of engagement. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 4 Apr 2008 aged 77 years. |
| HEXT, David John | 13779 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Portsmouth, UK, 4 Dec 1918. Employed as a fitter before he entered the RN on 3 Apr 1939 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. After basic naval training in Victory he was drafted to Nelson (battleship) 9 Aug 1939–9 Jun 1941. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 14 Jan 1941. On the outbreak of the war Nelson sailed with other ships to try and intercept German shipping returning to Germany and to intercept German naval units in the North Sea and across to Norway and the Shetlands–Faroes–Iceland Gap. On one such sailing in Oct Nelson was hit by three torpedoes fired by U-56 two of which broke and the third failed to explode. About a month later Nelson passed over and detonated a magnetic mine causing considerable damage and injured 73 seamen. His next ship was Vivacious (destroyer) in which he served from 19 Jul 1941 to 30 Jun 1944. In 1941 she was mainly involved in convoy protection and served as an E-Boat patrol. In Feb 1942 she was one that was ordered to make a torpedo attack (unsuccessful) on the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Prinz Eugen when they made their dash through the English Channel. In 1943 she was deployed for convoy protection for returning Russian convoys. She also continued the anti E-Boat patrols. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 14 Jan 1944. By Jul 1944 David was in Lanka (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) and was drafted to Shoreham (sloop) 9 Sep 1944–22 Sep 1946. This ship was completed in 1931 for the Persian Gulf and remained on foreign service until retuning to Britain in 1946. From Jun 1944 she was mainly used on convoy protection duties on the east coast of India. In Jan 1945 Shoreham was deployed to support the landings at Akyab and then resumed convoy protection duties. On RTUK he served in Stormcloud (Algerine-class minesweeper), then Agincourt (destroyer). He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 14 Jan 1948 while in Agincourt and to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer during his time in Morecombe Bay (frigate) based in Hong Kong. On 9 Aug 1950 he was drafted to Concord (destroyer) based in Singapore and then in Hong Kong. Advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer 7 Apr 1951. Returned to Britain 4 Sep 1951 and took his release from the RN on 18 Mar 1952 to enter the RNZN. Entered RNZN at Maori on 19 Mar 1952 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced over the next three-days to Chief Engine Room Artificer. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 24 Mar–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel, Black Prince and Ngaponga. Drafted on 9 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from the Naval base on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in this ship until drafted to Black Prince on 22 Sep–28 Oct Aug 1959 and served in Ngaponga a Reserve unit 24 Jun 1960 to 14 Mar 1962. Discharged to RA 18 Mar 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HEYDON, Leonard Archie | 204748 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Balclutha 6 Oct 1924. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 432349, 19 Feb 1943 to 31 Mar 1946. Served in No.12 Servicing Unit Guadalcanal and in No.4 Servicing Unit Bougainville. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was a carpenter and driver at Tr Rapa, Hamilton. Attested 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 5–20 Aug 1954. Posted from RNZ Sigs to 18th Reinforcements RNZASC as a Driver. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Eventually deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Committed to NZ Base Guard House 2 Nov 1954 for 14 days for not adhering to R&SOs. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 19 Nov 1954 and M/I to his unit 22 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8 Feb 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 1 Mar 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 May 1955. Emplaned Qantas Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas on this deployment 224 days. Discharged 11 Jul 1955. Attested in the Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 on a 5-year engagement for 1 NZ Regt FARELF. Discharged 17 Sep 1957 SNLR. Died Hamilton 8 Apr 1992. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HIBBERD, Gane Cornelius | 206781 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 30/06/2052 | 13/05/2053 | Born Belfast, North Canterbury 9 Jun 1924. Served in the Home Guard since it started in his area and was still serving as a volunteer 10 Jul 1943 when he attested for the RNZAF. Served in RNZAF for nigh on three years with Service No 439529. Served in the Pacific Theatre 25 Apr 1944–10 May 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Appears to have served in the RNZAF TF after the war. Served in BCOF, Japan. 628811, Temporary Corporal, 2 Bn. Freezing works hand. Next-of-kin Mrs H. Hibberd, Belfast.) Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 for Japan. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in 3 NZ Bn and also served in Tokyo Bn 29 Sep–1 Nov 1947. Embarked Japan 22 Jul 1948 for NZ and disembarked Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Freezing worker Hawkes Bay Freezing Works, Whakatu. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Apr 1953 (eye problem) and was discharged to 22 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TDFS to the NZ Roll (medical) 28 Apr 1953. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea 318 days. Discharged 6 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HICKEY, Frederick Charles | 31436 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 03/12/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Hinds, South Canterbury? 22 Sep 1919. Motor Mechanic for Dobson Bros, Hinds. Served during WWII in Fiji 12 Mar 1942 in 20 Fd Coy NZE. Embarked Fiji 18 Jul 1942 as Hosp patient. Disembarked Auckland 23 Jul 1942. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also served in the NZ Temporary Staff for five years 6 months. Regular Force soldier. Attested 1 Apr 1948 as Corporal Served in CD Workshop and in SD MT Workshop, Burnham Camp. To be Sub Staff Sergeant 17 Jun 1952. Staff Sergeant Hickey was selected for service in Korea. Appointed to Kayforce and promoted Lieutenant, 24 Nov 1955 to maintain the officer strength of the Force. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and M/I Brit Com Sun Area, Tokyo 5 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Dec 1955. Appointed OC Workshop Pl, 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served in Korea 198 days. Discharged from the Emergency Force in consequence of being appointed to a commission 6 Jul 1956. Released from NZ Army on medical grounds 15 Jun 1965 and was posted to the Retired List as a Captain & QM. Died Christchurch 19 Sep 1998, three days before his 80th birthday. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HICKEY, Glen | 211366 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taumarunui 13 Oct 1928. Transport driver for Mr D. Rangi, Raetihi. Attested 2 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Breached military discipline several times during his service. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 12 Sep 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 4 Oct, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 30 Oct 1954 to NZ Base HQ. M/O to NZRTU 23 Nov 1954 and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Nov 1954. More military discipline breaches in Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb in Dec 1954 and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Jan 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP 55 Indep Fd Sqn RE, 15 Sep 1955. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 55 Indep Fd Coy 21 Nov 1955. More discipline breaches. Between 30 Dec 1955 and 27 Feb 1956 admitted three times to hospital. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged 3 Jun 1956 aged. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1310 was sent on 6 Apr 1957 to an address in Tauranga. Died Palmerston North 3 Mar 2002 aged 83 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HICKEY, Patrick Vernon | 33564 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Christchurch, 18 May 1929. Served in Jayforce with Service No 811926. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 on HMT Dunera and disembarked Japan. Served in 19 ASC Coy 2 NZEF while in Japan. Embarked Sep 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948 from HMT Duntroon. Attested 13 Jan 1949 as a Regular Force soldier. Posted to RNZA and served in 9 Coast Regt. M/I to Kayforce 18 Feb 1952 and attested 25 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni, Japan on 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ for embarkation. Embarked Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ and travelled via Hong Kong and Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Highest rank achieved while in Korea was Lance Bombardier. Served overseas one year 293 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Apr 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. M/I 16 Fd Regt on Posting from Fort Cautley and appointed Driver 161 Bty. Discharged at own request 13 Aug 1965 and TSFD to the RF Reserve 25 Aug 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 46–49, NZDSM, KWSM and Republic of Korea Presidential Citation. Died Northcote, Auckland, 3 Dec 2021 aged 92 years. |
| HICKEY, William Joseph | 203713 | 2nd Lieutenant | Reinf Unit Baggage Pty | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Auckland 16 Jan 1928. Advertising representative. Managed to pass the medical to join Kayforce even though he had broken ribs. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Was a member of the Reinf Unit Baggage Party and was then posted to 16 Fd Regt Pool. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Gunner commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 5 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from A Teal flight ex Sydney. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402), as Lieutenant. Kayforce 1950–53. Posted to the Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA) 28 Feb 1953. |
| HICKMAN, John Alfred | 14321 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Bicester, Oxford, UK, 24 Jun 1927. Previous service in RN from 16 Jan 1945–25 Feb 1948. Another source has Service No 738635. He served in several shore stations and from 4 Apr 1946–15 Apr 1947 served in Parrsboro (minesweeper) Fly (an Algerine-class minesweeper) based at Loch iinvar. He then served in Newfoundland (light cruiser) then Golden Fleece (minesweeper) followed by Undaunted (destroyer). Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 25 Feb 1948. Entered the RNZN 26 Sep 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic. Bellona had returned to the UK on 9 Sep 1952 and his posting card state ‘Entered the RNZN 26 Sep 1952. Bellona’. Did he enlist in that ship? He came to NZ in Bellona and served in Tamaki then Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 to 10 Jan 1955. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 on the second deployment of Pukaki to Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and then served in Philomel where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957–2 Sep 1958 and served in the Second Commission Voyage to Asia including visiting Malaya and Korea. Royalist fired on suspected Communist basses in in South Malaya before sailing onto Hong Kong and Korea. On RTNZ he then served in Philomel, Pukaki again, Royalist and Black Prince. Sent to the UK in Feb 1960 as part of the Advance Party to bring Taranaki back for the RNZN. He also served in in Rotoiti, Philomel, Taranaki again (in 1965) as Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and in Endeavour on two occasions. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 23 Jan 1965, Korea, UN Korea and LS&GC Medal issued 1965. Qualifying dates for GSM 1962 were 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Discharged to RA from Philomel, 15 Aug 1969 in the rate of Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Minesweeping’ and ‘Malaya’, GSM1962 ‘Borneo’, Naval LS&GC Medal and PJM. Living in New Plymouth 2002. Died Auckland 30 Aug 2018 aged 91 years. |
| HICKS, John Dennis | 13819 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Laleham, Middlesex, UK, 22 Mar 1929. Employed as an electrician’s mate before he entered the RN on 3 Jun 1947 as a Probationary Electrical Mechanician with Service No P/MX 826951. Underwent training at Royal Arthur and was drafted to Gosling a RN Air Station near Warrington, Cheshire on 16 Jul 1947. Drafted to Pembroke on 4 Sep 1947 for further training in his trade and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 6 Feb 1948. Served in Resource (Fleet Repair Ship) and was attached to Stork (sloop) and then to Snowball. Drafted to Sirius 10 Jul 1948–12 Aug 1949. Served in Collingwood and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 13 Aug 1948. Released to Reserve. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 12 May 1952. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel 13 May 1953–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Bellona and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Nov 1954. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar–19 Dec 1955. He later served in Philomel then Pukaki where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 1 May 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 24 Sep 1957–1 May 1958. DEE 11 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HIDDLESTON, Howard Oswald | 817639 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/03/2054 | 09/06/2055 | Born Palmerston 12 Apr 1931. Motor Mechanic NZ Farmers Co-op Assn, Christchurch. Served in CMT 5th Intake then serving TF soldier in 3 Inf Bde LAD, RNZEME. Attested 17 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Trained for Korea mainly in Burnham. M/O Burnham 6pm 9 Mar 1954 for emplanement on Flight 6. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 20 Mar. Entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD 23 Mar 1954. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Oct 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 154 Feb 1955 and was discharged direct to unit 26 Feb 1955. Re-admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 4 Mar and discharged direct to Unit 167 Mar 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 23 Mar 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Mar 1955 and struck off NZ Roll. Discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Kobe for embarkation. Embarked Kobe 4 May 1955 on SS Taiyuan. The ship was delayed about a week on the Journey to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 9 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 92 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died in Bromley, Christchurch, 29 Dec 2000 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HIGGISON, Thomas Henry | 211085 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Greytown 28 Jul 1927. Served in 2nd Relief Jayforce, Japan. Embarked HMT Dunera Auckland 15 Jul 1947. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.59 as 829046, Private, Maori Battalion. Labourer from Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mr A Higgison, Levin. Embarked Japan for RTNZ Jul 1948, disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948 and was discharged Wellington 22 Sep 1948. Employed as a cook at Te Puia Springs Hotel. Enlisted 31 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Training for Korean service was conducted in Waiouru, Burnham and Trentham Camps. Had difficulty in adhering to military discipline and R&SOs. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1953 and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Sep 1953. More discipline breaches occurred. M/I 10 Tpt Coy from Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 29 Mar 1955 and was discharged to unit 9 Apr 1954. Highest rank gained during Korean service Temporary Lance Corporal. M/O to NZ Base HQ and M/I 26 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 120 days. Discharged 9 Mar 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 22 Mar 1988 aged 61 years. |
| HIGGS, Anthony George | 591188 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ SIGS | 26/03/2053 | 17/03/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, 13 Apr 1931. Served in CMT 5th Intake. Worked as a driver for G.M. Marr, Waipawa. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Trained for Korean service in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Also spent some time in Tihoi Camp renowned for its bleak accommodation and weather. Emplaned Auckland 29 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day. M/I to this unit 9 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Mar 1954 for compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for compass discharge and deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 357 days. SOS Kayforce 30 Apr 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Hawkes Bay Regt). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Napier 12 Feb 2005 aged 74 years. |
| HIGHLEY, Frederick William | 923871 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Balclutha Central Otago, 19 Jun 1930. Employed as a dredge hand Austral NZ Mining Coy, Cromwell. Attested 29 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Training for Korean service conducted in Burnham Camp with TODs to Rangiora. M/O Burnham 6pm 10 Mar 1953 for emplanement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar. Entered Korea 18 Mar and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1953. Admitted 38 ADS 22 Sep 1953, TSFD to 26 Fd Amb and was discharged to his unit 27 Sep 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood, 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned initially to Cromwell. Attested in RF 16 Dec 1959 as a Kitchenhand in ‘B’ Pl, SD Coy and served in Burnham Camp. Later became Cook in 3 Tpt Coy RNZASC. Discharged at completion of his engagement 15 Dec 1969 after 10 years Regular service. Died Christchurch, 13 Jun 1994 aged 1963 years. |
| HIHA, Henry Tauri | 15001 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Te Puke 8 Jun 1937. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN 28 Jan 1954 on an eight-year engagement as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 28 Jun–26 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 8 Dec 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 8 Sep 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in the British Far East Fleet in Korea and Malaya. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 he remained in this ship, but his posting card is marked RUN on 30 Nov 1957. He was recovered and held in Philomel and returned to Kaniere 9 Dec 1957–16 Jan 1958. Served in Tamaki 17 Jan 1958–27 Oct 1959. Also served in Royalist 28 Oct 1959–26 Sep 1961, Philomel and served in Otago 9 Feb 1962–7 Jan 1963. DEE on 3 Jun 1963. He was killed in a road accident? on 11 Apr 1967. His NOK and family are entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R) if they have not already been claimed. |
| HILDRETH, John Edward | 203802 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born 13 May 1930. Came from Pukekohe. Was training in Papakura and Waiouru for service in Korea. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty as a gun number. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 16 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 249 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Died in Hokianga area 24 Aug 1996 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILL, Arthur George | 206312 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Napier 11 Feb 1923. Previous NZ Army service in 12 Fd Regt NZA (Army No.446986). TSFD to RNZAF (Delta) 29 Sep 1943 (Service No 4313042). Served overseas In the Islands from 26 Apr 1944–8 May 1945. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Discharged 30 Sep 1945. Probably awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Freezing worker in Hastings. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA while in Waiouru Camp 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Aug 1952 and initially went to Greenmeadows, Napier. Died Napier 3 Feb 1988 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILL, Bryan Arthur | 12989 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Westport 30 May 1931. Employed as a porter for NZ Railways probably at Westport. Entered in the RNZN 9 Jun 1949 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki, he was drafted to Bellona 25 Jan–4 Aug 1950 for his first sea service. He was in Philomel for about four months during which time he advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Nov 1950. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jan–22 Jul 1951. Attended a course at HMAS Watson late 1951 and qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951 and sailed in her for service in Korean waters 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. (Further detail in RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Later served in Black Prince 22 Sep 1954–3 Apr 1955. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HILL, Colyn Cedric | 206492 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born during 1920. Previous post-war service in RNZAF with Service No 461235 in BCOF (Jayforce) Japan. Enlisted circa 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Was issued a set of replacement medals. Medals offered for sale Jul 2004 by NZ Collector Services, Christchurch in Nov 2009. Died Foxton 21 Nov 2011 aged 81 years. Remains interred in Waitara Cemetery, Taranaki, RSA Section. |
| HILL, Cyril Allan | 644920 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Wellington 25 Jun 1933. Farm Cadet at Flock House Farming School, Bulls. Fourth Intake CMT 3 Jan 1952. Serving TF soldier in 10 Coast Regiment, RNZA at Fort Dorset, Wellington. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. When 16 Fd Regt was withdrawn he was TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC in Korea as 2i/c Divisional Petrol Point. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from RNZAF Hastings. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1955 and posted back to 10 Coast Regt at Fort Dorset, Wellington. Served in this TF unit until 31 Mar 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. Living in Hastings 2012. Died Hastings 29 Oct 2015 aged 82 years. |
| HILL, Gordon Henry | 971795 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Came from Duntroon, North Otago. Served in New Zealand Merchant Navy. Enlisted 26 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Aug 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU circa 3 Sep 1953. Battery and Troop not known. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on troopship New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 92 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HILL, Graham Robert Marcus | 15054 | Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whakatane 13 Jun 1936. Scholar before he entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as a Probationary Sick Berth attendant (SBA). His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 3 Sep 1956 then drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant 1 Jul 1958. Later served in Kaniere on two short postings, Black Prince 22 Apr–1 Oct 1959, Irirangi 23 Dec 1959–27 Feb 1961, Rotoiti 18 May–17 Jun 1961 and Pukaki 3 Sep–7 Oct 1962 returning to Philomel after service in ships and the RNZN Hospital on 8 Oct 1962. Discharged by purchase on compassionate grounds 27 Dec 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. He served in the RNZFR for one year and on discharge on 10 Dec 1963 went to Australia and joined the RAN 10 Dec 1963. |
| HILL, James | 208908 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HILL, John Frederick Edward | 204759 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 23/03/2055 | Born KawaKawa 7 May 1928. Truck driver for H.H. Adams, Parnell, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan, entered Korea 12 Jan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jan 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Jan 1955 and was discharged direct to unit 3 Feb 1955. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp Korea 17 Feb 1955. Discharged from Brit Com Fd Hosp 9 Mar 1955 to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Mar and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 79 days brought back from Korea for police. Discharged 13 Apr 1955. Died Tokoroa. |
| HILL, Raymond Phillip | 34852 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Stratford 11 Feb 1928. Regular Force soldier 9 Jan to 27 Jul 1951. Discharged after Basic Recruits Course he was attending was suspended so that students might perform wharf duties during the strike in 1951. Driver for Cambridge Transport, Tokoroa. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura. Posted to RNZASC and Corps training was at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953 and M/I 4 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Nov 1953, appointed Lance Corporal Spare Drivers and to Lance Corporal 27 Feb 1954. Severely reprimanded 13 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Oct 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ and travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 197 days. Discharged 19 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1321 was sent on 5 Apr to his given address in Tokoroa. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILL, Robert George | 204465 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Came from Huntly. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and role not known. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Sydney. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 270 days. Discharged 23 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILL, Robert William | 207796 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2051 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (660719, Private, 2 Bn. Labourer from Oamaru. Next-of-kin Mr R. Hill (father) Oamaru.) Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battle casualty, wounded in action, gunshot wound left leg. Admitted Swedish Hospital Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 18 Mar 1951 for medical evacuation to NZ via AMF Wing General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Deplaned NZ on 26 Mar 1951. Served overseas 77 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Mar 1953. Returned to Oamaru. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Oamaru. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Of the five men who returned to NZ on this same flight he was the only one who received a Kayforce Discharge Cert (No.1323) which was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Oamaru. |
| HILL, Robin Bernard | 13418 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Dunedin 30 Apr 1935. Was a member of the Mosgiel District High School Cadet Unit. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 21 Sep 1950. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Served in Lachlan and advanced to Signalman before being drafted to Pukaki. Sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Later served in Royalist during the second commission and left NZ on 20 May 1957. Served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, in the latter area for only five weeks. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served on Royalist on several occasions advancing to Chief Yeoman. Also served in Blackpool 16 Jun 1966 to 18 Jul 1967 and brought that ship to NZ as a replacement for the RNZN Fleet. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 30 Apr 1968 and clasp on 30 Apr 1983. Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 9 Jun 1977. Appointed MBE NY Hons 1984. His final appointment was as Warrant Officer Yeoman of Signals at Wakefield in Wellington. Discharged 1 May 1987 to Retiring Allowance having satisfactorily completed 36 years 7 months service. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died Lower Hutt on 1 Jun 2019 aged 84 years. |
| HILL, Thomas Allan (Tom) | 34154 | Private | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 10/12/2050 | 04/08/2052 | Born Taupiri, Waikato 27 Jun 1929. Enlisted in the NZ Army 12 Mar 1947. Served BCOF for one year (827489, Sapper, RNZE). Woodworking machinist. RTNZ Discharged. Joined Australian Army and returned to Japan. Discharged from Australian Army 1949. Re-enlisted in NZ Army 1 Dec 1949. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in RNZAOC in NZ Base HQ Ord Section. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Aug 1952 and reposted to Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZEME. LS&GC Medal (Military) 1965. MSM 1979. Discharged 29 Dec 1981. See Service Lives Remembered. Died Australia, 28 Jul 1994 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILL, Wales | 208859 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.3, p.215 and again in Vol.9, p.184 as 13723 Private in 30 Bn. His civilian trade is shown as Bridge Builder of Dunedin. His NOK was his father Mr W.C. Hill of Dunedin. Sailed from Auckland 11 Nov 1940 in the Rangatira to Lautoka, Fiji Served in HQ Coy, 4 Pl. This first deployment appeared to be served almost wholly in Fiji. RTNZ and embarked Auckland 3 Jul 1942 on the President Coolidge and sailed for Suva, Fiji. This time he served in 1 Pl, B Coy, of 30 Bn. It is uncertain whether he served in New Caledonia on Guadalcanal, or Nissen Island. Possible he was in all locations. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Uncertainty to where he was posted 10 Tpt Coy, NZ Tpt Pl or Div HQ Tpt Pl. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 186 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HILL, Walter Edward | 33609 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born in England 15 Mar 1922. Previous service in the British Army (6345288, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regt) from 12 Apr 1939 to 26 Aug 1946. Was POW in Germany with POW No.15544 held in Stalag XXA (Thorn Podgorz) Poland. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 and travelled to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. All Arms Instructor, D&M Instructor. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 1 Nov 1954. Served in Gloster Valley in Korea. RTNZ by RNZAF aircraft via Okinawa, Townsville and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955. SOS Kayforce 23 Jan 1956 and reposted to Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged from Field Force Command 17 Sep 1970. Medal entitlement, 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and Efficiency Medal (British Army). Living at Orewa in 2005. Died Orewa, Auckland, 2015 aged 92 or 93 years. |
| HILL, William Murray | 206493 | Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Hastings 21 Oct 1924. Came from Havelock North. RNZAF 1943–46 (4310675) and served in Bougainville. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Served in Territorial Air Force 1950–51. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Was attending OCTU course training at Trentham Camp and graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Flew to Darwin to join Expansion Force. Travelled by air to Iwakuni via Manila. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as 2i/c ‘C’ Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 8 Jul 1952. Held NZ Post & Telegraph Controller's qualification and was able to assist with training and conducted the examination for Lance Corporal McElwee. Then served in G Troop attached to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953. Appointed MBE for service in Korea (London Gazette, No.40012 dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Territorial Force 1953–70. Also ED with clasp. SOS Emergency Force and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Sigs, with the rank of Lieutenant, 27 Jul 1954. To report to Military Secretary soon after RTNZ. Died Paekakariki 6 May 2015 aged 90. |
| HILLS, Andrew Lawrence | 206279 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/10/2051 | Born Gisborne 26 Jun 1925. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 433647, rank of Leading Aircraftman and trade of Fitter & Rigger. Served from 27 Mar 1943 to 11 Oct 1945 during which time he served in the Solomon Islands. Discharged from RNZAF Station, Hamilton. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Bulldozer driver from Ngatapa, Gisborne. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Jul 1951 and appointed MT NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Oct 1951 for compassionate RTNZ and discharge. Arrived NZ 19 Oct 1951. Served overseas 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Ngatapa, Gisborne. Discharged 4 Dec 1951. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1325 was sent to an address in Gisborne on 5 Apr 1957. Died Gisborne 20 Jul 1988 aged 63 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which his family may be able to claim. |
| HILLS, Austin John | 203536 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop part of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Driver and radio operator. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 186 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1326 was sent on 5 Aug 1957 to his father’s home address in Otahuhu, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILLS, Ernest Fraser | 203985 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Auckland 3 Mar 1930. Salesman bookkeeper for Hugh Wright Ltd (Menswear Business) Queen Street, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 26 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Sqn. Within two-days he was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Accidentally injured (minor head injuries) 6 Oct 1951. Played three-quarter in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Auckland Provincial Rep and represented Australia against the British Isles in 1950.) Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 24 Jun 1953. Living in Australia 2011. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HILLS, Roy Chaplin | 203729 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/08/2051 | Born Patea 13 Oct 1928. Previous service in Army and RNZN (NZ11152) as an Ordinary Seaman on a six-year continuous service engagement. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Fitter and Driver RNZA. Temporary Sergeant Hills to be Sergeant 19 May 1951. To be RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Returned by Qantas flight to Sydney and Teal to deplane Auckland 9 Aug 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1951. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 12 Apr 1952 but did not re-embark for further service in Korea. Was employed as a Kayforce instructor at Papakura Camp Discharged 13 Jul 1955. Living at Panmure in 2004. Died Auckland 27 Aug 2021 suddenly at his daughter’s residence aged 92 years. |
| HILLSTEAD, Desmond William (Des or Hilly) | 208040 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 15 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and discharge. Deplaned 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 4 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Invercargill in 1996. Died Invercargill at his home 30 Jul 2004. |
| HILTON, John Robert George | 208811 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Timaru 10 Apr 1928. Came from Nelson. Meteorological observer in the Director of Met Services, Air Dept, Wellington and serving Territorial Air Force member. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Trained for Korean service in Burnham, Waiouru and Trentham. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jul, entered Korea 27 Jul and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 29 Nov–20 Dec 1953 and again 21 Dec–126 Jan 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(v) List (OCTU). Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Jan and appointed troop TARA (Technical Assistant RA) Bombardier and to Lance Bombardier 9 Feb 1954 Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. To report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Graduated 2nd Lieutenant, Kayforce OCTU, 5 Jun 1954. Re-embarked Harewood for Korea 30 Jun 1954 and deplaned Iwakuni.3 Jul 1954. Re-entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Jul 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt 11 Jul 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSDF to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings (Flight 2) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 25 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Stuck off the strength of the Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 5 Jan 1955. Applied for an appointment in in the NZ Battalion in Malaya but there were no vacancies available. Died 1982 date and place not known. |
| HINAKI, Reginald | 206625 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 23 Jul 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and when forwarded to last known address of recipient they were returned unclaimed. Sent to a new address. Discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1954. Living in Australia 2000. Died Hastings, 10 Feb 2012 aged 79 years. |
| HINDE, Gordon William | 204546 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Folkstone in the UK. Previous service in the British Army Mar 1944–Nov 1947. Regular serviceman and reached rank of Corporal. Served in Royal Armoured Corps (Territorial Jan 1949–Sep 1950). Served in Egypt. Next-of-kin Mrs B. Hinde (mother) Sherbourne Cres., Coventry, England, UK. Came to NZ and lived in Devonport. Underwent TF service in New Zealand. Butcher at Hellaby’s Meat Works, Westfield, Auckland. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Embarked Sasebo 16 Feb for sea trip to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 5 May 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Apr–15 Apr 1954. Committed a misdemeanour and was awarded 27 days Field Punishment. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4.15pm, on 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Sep 1954 and went to Otahuhu, Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HINGA, William Te Aowera (Bill) | 204299 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 15/05/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 15 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Went AWOL (possibly with Driver Hapeta) for a few hours which cost him a £3 fine. RTNZ on leave on 8 Dec 1953 and re-embarked for Korea on 10 Feb 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged 18 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. (Sold by AD Hamilton Glasgow 1982.) Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Invercargill 1996 and died, 12 Aug 2002. |
| HINGSTON, Murray Ernest | 15039 | Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Ohinemutu, Rotorua, 3 Feb 1930. Attended Te Aute College and Rotorua High School. Clerk and storekeeper at Murupara before joining the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as a Probationary Writer. After initial training in Tamaki and in Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere 16 Aug 1955 as a Writer and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but stayed in Kaniere until 10 Dec 1957 and was drafted to Philomel for the next three years. Drafted to Otago as Leading Writer 19 Jan 1961–15 Jan 1962. Returned to Philomel 16 Jan 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer 24 Jan 1963. Later served in Lachlan before again returning to Philomel. Discharged 6 Mar 1969. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDEFSM. |
| HIPPOLITE, John Tone | 208269 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Madsen Bay, French Pass, 25 Aug 1929. Farmer from D'Urville Island. Attested 12 Jun 1951 at Nelson in Kayforce Expansion force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. At NZRTU 28 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached to Line of Communications Indep Sigs Sqn 29 Oct–13 Nov 1951. Attached to 16 Fd Regt 21–28 Jan 1952 as artillery signalman. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Died Nelson, 17 Nov 1993. |
| HIROTI, Stafford | 579003 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | See under, SMITH, Stafford, the name under which he enlisted in Kayforce. |
| HISHON, Joseph | 204203 | Temporary Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Morrinsville, Waikato 21 Sep 1927 Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 2 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Died Hamilton 25 Aug 1978 aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HISLOP, Mervyn James | 206890 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 12/05/2054 | Born Wellington 25 Nov 1929. Farmer employed by T.B. Cranswick, Takapau. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug and entered Korea 28 Aug 1952. Served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and was Admitted to hospital in Sydney late Apr 1954. Emplaned on Teal flight at Sydney and deplaned Wellington 12 May 1954. Served overseas one year 279 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied for second tour to Korea, was acceptable but did not return to Korea. Died Wellington 26 Dec 1985. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HISLOP, Raymond | 211090 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 21/06/2055 | Born Wellington 8 Nov 1924. Served in Jayforce, Japan. Embarked Lyttelton 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946 Served in 5 NZ Fd Hygiene Section and was later posted to 6 NZ Gen Hosp. Embarked Japan for NZ 17 Sep 1948 and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Discharged 29 Nov 1948. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.60. (635685, Private, NZMC. Forestry Labourer from State Forest, Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Smyth (mother), Wellington.) Storeman at RNZAF Supply Depot, Gracefield, Lower Hutt. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru and sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Committed several misdemeanours through his time with Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Sep 1953. Entered Korea 27 Sep 1953 TSFD from RNZASC to RNZAOC 20 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Jan 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 6 Feb 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 5 May 1954 and to Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1954. Promoted Sergeant 20 May 1955. M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA attached Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 31 May 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1955 on Qantas for RTNZ to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 399 days. Discharged 29 Aug 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). |
| HITA, Richard Pakahi | 15833 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Paparoa, Northland, on 18 Jan 1938. Entered RNZN on 13 Mar 1956 on an eight-year engagement and underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 19 Jan–7 Feb 1957. Drafted on 8 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in Philomel 24 Oct 1958–6 Jan 1960 then returned to serve in Royalist 7 Jan–18 Dec 1960. Discharged BNPS 12 Jan 1961 with 30 days invaliding leave. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM if they have not already been claimed. |
| HITCHCOCK, Joseph Gordon | 33987 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2053 | 30/08/2054 | Born Opotiki 7 Sep 1912. Came from Whangarei. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9 p.185 as Temporary Lance Corporal NZASC. Sailed from NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942 for overseas service. He is listed again in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15 p.66 as a Private in the NZ Medical Corps and appears as if he may have served in 5 Bde in Jayforce. Serving Regular Force soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 28 Sep 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. May have only received the UN Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He may be entitled to NZSM 1946–59. Died 18 Jun 2001 aged 88 years. |
| HITCHINGS, Geoffrey Andrew | 30420 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/09/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born 7 Sep 1931. Appointed to Kayforce 26 Jul 1954. Embarked for Korea from Australia. 16th Reinforcements. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served in Korea 80 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Dec 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force. Served as Bty Commander in 161 Bty, South Vietnam. MBE (Mil) 1969. Later Colonel at NZ Embassy, Washington in 1972–76. CBE (Mil) NY Hons, 1987. Retired as Brigadier, Land Force Command, Takapuna, 24 Jan 1987. Died Remuera, Auckland, 2 Nov 2021 aged 90 years. |
| HITCHINGS, Terence Richard | 211224 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/07/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 3 Dec 1927. Came from Wellington. Ex NZ Cadet Corps, Gore High School Cadets. Seconded to Kayforce 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Troop Commander, 16 Fd Regt, 9 Dec 1953. RTNZ by air via Manos Island and Townsville. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 29 Oct 1954, soon after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Christchurch in 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HOANI, Kerehoma (Graham) | 340690 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Maketu, Bay of Plenty, on 13 Apr 1935. Employed as a labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 27 Aug 1954 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki on 21 Oct 1954. Sailed from Auckland 23 Jul 1955 for service in SE Asia and in Korea. Met with a serious accident at the Britannia Club, Singapore on 15 Mar 1956 and fractured his spine. He was in the Naval Hospital at HMS Terror in Singapore 16 Mar 1956. Pukaki Sailed from Singapore on 5 Apr 1956 and he remained in hospital. His Posting Card shows he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 16 Mar 1956 the day he is shown in HMS Terror, Singapore, and he is shown back in Pukaki on 19 May–26 Jun 1956. Pukaki arrived back to NZ on 21 May 1956. Discharged 23 Nov 1956 PUNS with 44 days annual leave and 91 days Retiring leave. A letter from the Department of Maori Affairs states he died at Tauranga Hospital on 2 Apr 1957 aged 22 years. When the RNZN received notice of his passing he was Discharged Dead 14 Apr 1957. It is not known whether any member of his family claimed his medals to which he was later entitled–the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HOAR, Murray Letham | 13035 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Masterton 25 Jul 1930. Served in the RNZN from 9 Jun 1949 to 8 Jun 1955. Like many of his period he trained in Tamaki and then served in Bellona on two occasions. Drafted to Rotoiti 27 Nov 1951 to 19 Mar 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Irirangi Aug 1953 to Sep 1954 then served in Black Prince. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Died Manurewa, 9 Oct 1999 aged 69 years. His widow claimed the NZOSM and KWSM in Sep 2001. |
| HOARE, Peter James Hill | 13077 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hertfordshire 22 Jan 1916 The son of Walter Stanley and Winifred Watts Hoare nee Hill. Served in the RN and was promoted Lieutenant 14 Mar 1939 (RN Navy List 1939). He was a Lieutenant in the sloop Bridgewater Nov 1943 and in the frigate Hoste Feb 1944. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN 1949-1951. Commander of Tutira during this deployment. OC Tutira 1950–51. Mentioned in Despatches “For distinguished service in Korean waters since 9 July 1950,” (London Gazette, 25 May 1951; NZ Gazette 25 May 1951). “Under the able command of Lieutenant Commander Hoare R.N., Tutira has been a most efficient member of the United Nations escort group. She has played her part to the full initially escorting convoys from Sasebo to Pusan and lately in escorting assault convoys for the landings at Inchon and Don-San and patrolling the approaches to Inchon against interference by submarines, minelayers and sneak craft. During these 4 latter operations she was at sea for 40 days out of 46. Her efficiency and the fine spirit of her company reflect the greatest credit on her commanding officer.” Later he was the Royal Navy Liaison Officer to Korea 1955–56 and was a valuable contact for RNZN ships. Died 18 Berrow Court, Upton-on-Severn, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire 27 Dec 1984 aged 68 years. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HOARE, Winston Cecil Alexandra | 11496 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born 18 Jan 1926. He served in the RNZAF for two years and 138 days before he entered the RNZN on 15 May 1947 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and was trained in Tamaki. Served in Bellona, Pukaki, Rotoiti and Bellona before he was drafted on 30 Sep 1950 to Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 6 Feb 1950 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 6 Feb 1951. He TSFD to Tutira 1 May 1951 and RTNZ in her arriving Devonport on 30 May 1951 and was posted to Philomel on 31 May 1951. He then served in Bellona and Philomel until drafted to Black Prince on 6 Oct 1954. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 6 Aug 1955. Sent to Maori 23 Jul 1956 to bring the Endeavour, our first Antarctic support vessel, to New Zealand. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Black Prince and was drafted to Endeavour 25 May 1960 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 6 Aug 1960. Probably during his time in Endeavour he made one trip to Antarctica. His next posting was to Philomel on 2 Dec 1961 and then to the second Endeavour from 2 Aug 1962 to 7 Feb 1967. He probably served in this ship on its delivery voyage from San Francisco and again visited Antarctica in the next five years. He then served in COMAUCK 8 Feb–4 May 1967. Discharged to RA on 14 May 1967. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 5 Jan 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOBBS, Anthony Barton Prior | 208860 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 14/10/2053 | Born Dunedin 19 Jun 1930. Previous service in RNZN Volunteer Reserve 1 Nov 1948–25 Nov 1949. Driver for NZ Shipping Coy Timaru. Enlisted 12 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Trained for Korean service in Burnham Camp and was posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam, to deplane Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953 and served in HQ Pl. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 10 Aug TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Aug 1953. To be RTNZ for Compassionate Discharge. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Compass). Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for compass RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 113 days. SOS Kayforce 5 Nov 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Timaru 16 Jun 1979 aged 48 years. This tour was a very short TOD. Awarded Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HOBBS, Laurence | 208494 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 04/05/2055 | Born 31 July 1929. Came from Nelson. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 May 1954 and deplaned NZ 17 Feb 1954. He intended to take his discharge however re-embarked for Korea on 19 May 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955. Joined Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 1987. |
| HOBEN, Alan Sydney (Blue) | 13454 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born New Plymouth 10 Sep 1930. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN 22 Sep 1950 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. After training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona from 14 Jun 1951 to 17 Apr 1952. Advanced to Stores Assistant (SA) while in this ship. Drafted to Irirangi (Waiouru) from 28 Nov to 2 Mar 1954 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 15 Jan 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 3 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Later served in Royalist in the Malayan area. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). Discharged BNPS and was invalided from the RNZN three months before he completed eight years’ service. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 5 Mar 2009 aged 79 years. |
| HOCKENHULL, Fred David Stanley | 13466 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Remuera, Auckland, on 23 Jan 1931. Entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Nov 1951. In Jul 1952 he attended a course at HMAS Cerberus which was followed by a further course at HMAS Penguin, both RAN stations at Sydney. On 2 Feb 1953 Able Seaman Hockenhull was drafted to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 in that ship for service in Korean waters. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 27 Jul 1953. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. In Jul he advanced to Leading Seaman. In Sep 1955 he was again drafted to Bellona and was a crew member when it returned to the UK. Like many of Bellona’s crew he was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and sailed this ship to Auckland. While in Royalist on its delivery voyage he advanced to Petty Officer and employed as Director Layer during the Suez crisis. Discharged (compassionate) 14 May 1964 in the rank of Chief Petty Officer Gunnery Instructor. Re-entered the RNZN in Nov 1966. While serving in Otago Petty Officer Hockenhull was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity in Mar 1968. He was commissioned Ensign and in late 1970 he attended the SD Gunnery Course at HMS Excellent in the UK to enable him to carry out his duties as a gunnery specialist. He later served in Waikato. Discharged in 1976. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), PJM and KWSM. Died Tauranga Public Hosp 5 Mar 2014 aged 85 years. His funeral was held at Waihi Beach Memorial RSA 10 Mar 2014. |
| HOCKEY, Stanley James | 204733 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki, 30 Sep 1929. Employed as a labourer for Barrel Service Ltd, Penrose, Auckland. Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1954 and MIO to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Dep. Entered Korea 11 Sep and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1954. Committed a few misdemeanours in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 55 Indep Fd Sqn RE 17–21 Nov 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1955. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 233 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1956. Death date and place not known. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HODGE, Albert Ewart John (Ably) | 13399 | Senior Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Plymouth, Devonshire, UK, on 13 May 1914. Senior Commissioned Engineer, Royal Navy. Promoted Acting Warrant Officer with seniority of 1 October, 43. Appointed for course of instruction in submarines 15 Nov 1943 and then served in several of these vessels. Served in Shakespeare 2 May 1944 to 6 Sep 1945. Served in Spirit and Sturdy. Served in Adamant 13 Nov 1946–16 Mar 1948 (submarine depot ship) and appointed to Tremadoc Bay (Bay-class anti-aircraft frigate) 12 Oct 1949. Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry and determination during patrols in one of H.M. Submarines (HMS Shakespeare) (London Gazette, 10 Apr 1945). Appointed to the RNZN at Maori, London 13 May 1950. Left the UK in the Rangitoto 22 May 1950 bound for NZ. On arrival in NZ spent the first few months between Philomel and Tamaki and while at the latter advanced to Senior Commissioned Engineer on 1 Oct 1950. Appointed to Bellona 18 Jan 1951 and took over from Woltersdorf on 21 Jan 1951. Appointed to Taupo on 15 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but stayed with Taupo until 31 Oct 1952. Held additional in Philomel to await passage to the UK then held additional to Maori until arrival in UK. Left Auckland on 29 Nov 1952 on the Rangitoto. Reverted to the Royal Navy 13 Mar 1953. While in Taupo he would have been entitled to the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and subsequent recent awards like the NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HODGE, Donald Martin | 14027 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 26 Sep 1936. Joined the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys on 17 Jan 1952. After his initial training in Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class and was then drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Kaniere served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 and went back to Philomel. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Mar 1954. Served in Tui and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 16 Aug 1954. Served in Bellona (Reserve Fleet) 3 Aug–20 Sep 1955. Served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1955–19 Jan 1956 and again 19 Mar 1956–31 Mar 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 19 Jan 1957 though some of his seniors thought he was not suited being more interested in cars. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and left Royalist 21 Sep 1958. Later served in Irirangi, Royalist and Lachlan, Otago and Lachlan again. DEE 25 Sep 1962. Although not stated on his file he would have earned the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for the service in Kaniere. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HODGE, Harold John | 11096 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/03/2052 | Born Gore 21 Mar 1929. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 15 Nov 1945. After training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class he was drafted 24 Dec 1946 to HMS Sultan (a shore station in the UK) and was then drafted to HMNZS Gambia 25 Feb 1947. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 21 Mar 1947. Served in Gambia while it was on station as part of the British Fleet in Japanese waters in 1947. Served in HMNZS Bellona Jan 1948–May 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces. On 23 Oct 1951 he was TSFD to Hawea and became a member of that ships company until it RTNZ in Mar 1952. Served mainly on the west coast Korean waters on escort and patrol duties. Promoted Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 31 Dec 1951. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. His final service was in Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 20 Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| HODGE, Lionel Ernest | 13055 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Gisborne on 18 Aug 1920 and educated at Palmerston North Boys High School. Served in RNZNVR from 18 Dec 1942 to 28 Apr 1946. For his war service he was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. He then served in the Royal Navy from 29 Apr 1946 to 31 Apr 1952. RN officer on loan to the RNZN. Appointed to Tutira on 30 Oct 1950 until 12 Jul 1951 taking passage to Japan in Rotoiti. During this time Tutira was serving mainly on the west coast Korean waters. TSFD from the RN to the RNZN in the rank of Lieutenant 1 May 1952. His first appointment in RNZN was at the RNZN Office Wellington where he held the appointment of Staff Officer Training. He was 1st Lieutenant in Hawea 29 Aug 1953 and Commanding Officer 4 Sep 1953. CO Rotoiti 3 Jul 1957 until he departed for a course in the UK. Was also CO of Endeavour 22 Oct 1965 for a trip to Antarctica and was then appointed Director of Naval Training 20 Nov 1967. Placed on the Retired List 21 Aug 1970. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZ Special Service Medal and KWSM. Living at Warkworth in 2004. |
| HODGE, William Stephen (aka RIKA) | 206281 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 14 Mar 1927. Engineer agriculture contractor at Stockton Coal Mines, then worked in Manawatu and Gisborne. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1951. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was employed 162 Bty HQ, ‘Dog’ Troop, Driver Operator. Served in all action from Pusan to North of the 38th Parallel. Wounded by anti-personal mine on 16 Apr 1951, legs and back of body, initial treatment provided by 60 Indian Fd Amb before being TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital in Kure. Was not involved in Kapyong Battle as he was in hospital with his mine injury. Returned to duty after recovery from injury. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1952. Initially returned to Island Bay Wellington. Now known as Wireman Rika. Living Whakatane 2006. |
| HODGINS, John Patrick (Jack) | 203714 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/06/2052 | Born Auckland 6 Feb 1924. Previous service in RNZAF (Service No 445518) and served during WWII in in the Pacific Theatre as a member of 30 Sqn. Attested in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Gun Number in 16 Fd Regt pool. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni on 2 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by air. Deplaned Auckland on 5 Jun 1952 Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1336 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland. Living in Auckland in 2004. |
| HODGKINSON, Trevor Martyn | 208139 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 6 Sep 1924. Served in the Army during WWII with Service No 634604. Entered Camp 31 Oct 1944. Embarked 4 Jan 1945 with 14th Reinforcements and sailed for the Middle East. Entered Egypt 29 Jan 1945. Served in NZ Infantry. CTBA Maadi Camp 15 Oct 1945. Posted from NZ Infantry to Jayforce 18 Oct 1945. Posted to 27 NZ Inf Bn 28 Oct 1945, embarked Naples 19 Feb 1946 and disembarked Kure 20 Mar 1945 for service in Jayforce. Embarked Japan during Aug 1946 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 8 Sep 1946. Discharged 23 Oct 1956. Served overseas on this TOD one year 358 days. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a labourer for Fletchers Construction Coy Dunedin. Attested i12 Jun 1951 n Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and worked in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM Died Christchurch 11 Dec 1989 aged 65 years. |
| HODGMAN, Clifton David | 13625 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/07/2056 | Born Sumner, Christchurch 20 Jan 1934. Clifton Hodgman was a member of the Canterbury Sea Cadet Corps at Sumner. Postman at Sumner before joining the RNZN on 17 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. He was re-mustered into the trade of Ordinary Telegraphist on 19 Nov 1951. Posted to Irirangi at Waiouru 9 Sep 1952 to 14 Jan 1953. His first sea service was in Black Prince from 16 Jan–1 Nov 1953. He then returned to Irirangi on 3 Dec 1953 and advanced to Telegraphist, on 23 Feb 1954 when he was then drafted to Pukaki. Served in Pukaki from 24 Feb 1954 to 13 Aug 1956 and during that time served on the Far East station and in Malayan and Korean waters. Later served in Royalist on two occasions and Endeavour for a short time. DEE 19 Jan 1964 in the rate of Radio Supervisor. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NGSM (M). Entered the RNZNVR 31 Mar 1978 at Ngaponga (Ponsonby) and qualified for the RNZNVR LS&GC Medal issued in Apr 1985. |
| HODGSON, Andrew David | 207715 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt Wksp Sec | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan and was employed in the Workshop Section of 16 Fd Regt or 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Flew from Japan to Sydney Australia and then by Teal flight to deplane in New Zealand on 26 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1338 was sent to an address in Christchurch 26 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HODGSON, Iain James Ernest | 1788 | Acting Electrician | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Thames, NZ, 22 Feb 1924. Farmhand from Thames before joining the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 20 Oct 1939. Served in HMS Achilles (cruiser) 7 Oct 1940–16 Apr 1943 and was promoted Ordinary Seaman and to Able Seaman. HMS Marlborough (shore station) 17 Apr–8 Jun 1943, Defiance (torpedo school ship) 22 Sep–18 Nov 1943, Dolphin (Submarine Base at Portsmouth) 19 Nov 1943–11 Feb 1944, Cyclops (Submarine Depot Ship) 12 Feb–19 May 1944 and Ambrose (Submarine Depot Ship) 20 May–18 Jun 1944. Served in Scythian (S-class submarine) 20 Jun–12 Dec 1944. Qualified for Atlantic Star in both ships. Qualified for Pacific Star in Achilles and ‘Burma’ clasp in Scythian. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Later served in Bellona and in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Taupo 9 Aug 1951 to 27 Oct 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrol and escort duties. DEE 21 Mar 1953. Issued with Korea and UN Korea Medal 7 Jun 1955. Died prior to Oct 1993. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| HODGSON, Leslie Gordon | 203803 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/06/2051 | Previous service in RNZN (Service No 10817). Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day for training for Korean service. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. One of three men who had turned up shortly before noon as he had been AWOL and were escorted off the ship at the embarkation. He avoided the Military Police who were trying to prevent him re-boarding and jumped across a two-metre gap and boarded the ship. (See Dominion Post report dated 21 Jul 2007). RNZASC Driver Artillery platoon. ETD Iwakuni 30 May 1951. RTNZ for medical reasons a cot case. Discharged 13 Nov 1951 and returned to Putaruru. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Putaruru. Died Tauranga, 29 May 1999. |
| HODGSON, Samuel | 206494 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Came from Ahipara, via Kaitaia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1339 was sent 5 Apr 1957 to his given address in Newton, Auckland. Discharged 28 Jul 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HODGSON, Stanley Edward | 12052 | Leading Stoker Mechanic 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Huntly, Waikato, 31 Jan 1929. Mill hand and driver before joining the RNZN as a Stoker on 27 May 1948. After initial training in Tamaki his first seagoing duty was in Bellona from 29 Sep 1948 to 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 27 Apr 1949 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 20 Mar 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic 20 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 26 May 1964. Later became a scaffolder after discharge from the RNZN. Lived at Waikino about halfway between Waihi and Paeroa. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Thames Hospital 26 Sep 2001 aged 72. |
| HOERARA, George Kingi | 211075 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Te Araroa 2 Jan 1926. Butcher for the Gear Meat Company at Petone but was living at Masterton at the time he enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and entered Korea 23 Apr 1953. Served in C Troop (Divisional Telephone Line Troop based at Div HQ), 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt in Korea 8 Apr 1953–20 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 227 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 7 Sep 1961, NZ Regt (later 1 RNZIR). Gurr’s Battalion. Deplaned Singapore 16 Aug 1963 and served in 11 Platoon, D Coy. Promoted Temporary Corporal 25 Jun64 while holding appointment of Section Commander. Served on the Thai Border and in Pontian and Labis. Served in Borneo from 17 May 1965. Also served in Poananga’s Battalion. Awarded GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. RTNZ on RNZAF flight NSL 30 ETA Whenuapai 22 Nov 1966. Returned to Singapore 15 Nov 1967 and was reposted to 1 RNZIR. Later V2 Company 2RAR (ANZAC) Bn. Arrived in South Vietnam 16 Dec 1967. TSFD to W1 Coy, Corporal section commander. KILLED IN ACTION, VIETNAM, 26 Jan 1968. Enemy minefield at Long Green, Nui Dat. His remains were repatriated to NZ and buried at Te Araroa, East Coast. Memorial Cross was issued on 7 May 1968. Fine soldier with a good sense of humour. NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZGSM (M) were issued to his nephew at a presentation at Parliament on 3 Sep 2003. His body was recovered and brought back to NZ and buried at Te Araroa, approx 175km north of Gisborne. |
| HOFFMAN, Vincent Bernard (George) | 13937 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Christchurch 8 Mar 1936. Entered RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 27 Sep 1951. After his initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted as Boy 1st Class to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and Hong Kong. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman during this service. Mostly served on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Completed most of his seagoing service in the NZ frigates but did serve in Black Prince for a very period of one week as he took passage to attend a course at HMAS Rushcutter. Served in Pukaki at the atomic bomb tests at Christmas Island Aug Sep 1958. Later promoted WOS 25 Sep 1974. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZSSM and KWSM. Living in Blenheim in 2001. |
| HOGAN, Gilbert Edward | 10641 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/06/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Auckland 17 Jun 1923. Railway porter at Whangarei. Attested for 1 Bn Nth Auckland Regt in Aug 1941 and after very short time was TSFD to RNZN but was not called for some time. His WWII naval service was from 22 Feb 1945, Stoker 2nd Class to 31 Mar 1946. Served in Kiwi on minesweeping duties and in 1946 served in both Achilles and Bellona. WWII medals Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged on 26 Jan 1947. Applied to re-enter the RNZN and recommenced service on 31 Jan 1952 as Stoker Mechanic. Served in again in Kiwi, then drafted to Bellona, before drafting to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for Korea. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 12 Feb 1955. Served in Korean waters Nov 1954 to late Mar 1955 and RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Later served in Royalist 1957–58 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. He advanced Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Local). His next ship was Black Prince (Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic then back to Royalist in 1960–62 for further service in Malayan waters. DEE 20 Jan 1964. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HOGAN, Glen Barry (Hogie) | 622028 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Marton 6 Aug 1931. Carpenter employed by McIndoe and North, Oxford Street, Marton. Attested 10 Jan 1952 with his father's approval, as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Linton, Burnham and Waiouru camps for different topics of his employment. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 6 May 1952 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 10–14 May 1952. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl and attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Concert Party 8–25 May 1953 and returned to his unit. Accidentally injured 24 Sep 1954 with 2nd degree burns to his face by explosion of petrol stove. Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged to his unit 27 Sep 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 198 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Jan 1954 and re-posted to TF unit, initially C Coy 1 WWCT Regt then to 2 Regt RNZA 1 Oct 1959. Served until 1 Nov 1962 and was discharged as Sergeant. He lost his Korea Medal late 1960 and requested a replacement which was supplied for 11 shillings in Feb 1961. Living in Whanganui 2004. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 3 Aug 2012 aged 80 years. |
| HOGAN, Ivor Louis | 33553 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born 15 Sep 1929. Came from Takapuna. Attested as an RF soldier 27 Jun 1949. Promoted Lance Bombardier 9 Jun 1952 while still in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU and Promoted Bombardier 16 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Oct 1953 and to Sergeant 1 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1954 and deplaned Auckland 22 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 267 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Jul 1954 and was re-posted to the Regular Force in the rank of Bombardier. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Regular Force 23 Jul 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Thames, 21 Jul 2014 aged 84 years. |
| HOGAN, Maurice David | 204136 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Raetihi 16 Aug 1925. Bushman for Morningside Timber Co, Mangapehi Waitomo area. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Sailed from Sasebo 31 Aug, disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951 and M/I Posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Admitted Norwegian MASH 26 Oct, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 29 Oct 1951 to NZ Base HQ and moved onto NZRTU 1 Nov 1951. Nearly two months later he was returned to NZ Base HQ 29 Jan 1952. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 31 Jul 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Feb 1953. Highest rank in Korea Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment as Sanitary NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 May 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taumarunui 11 Sep 2008 aged 83 years. |
| HOGAN, Neville James | 203883 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/06/2056 | Born, Auckland. Previous service in the Army during WWII in 2 NZEF. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15, p.67. Shown as a Private with Service No 449957, Brass Turner living at Otahuhu. Attested 12 Jun 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially a Gun Number in NZ Reinf and Trg Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier during tour in Korea. RTNZ on furlough 17 Feb 1954. Re-embarked for Korea on 6 Apr 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Sergeant. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rear 4 Jul 1954 replacing Sergeant Show who would soon be returning to NZ Base HQ. Remained in Korea until he emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1343 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland to a man named HAGAN, N.J. but no man with this surname has been found to have served in Korea during this period. It is assumed that it has been an error in the list of Kayforce Discharge Cert and this certificate was meant for Neville James Hogan. Died Papatoetoe, circa 2005. |
| HOGAN, O B | 0 | ? | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1341 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Marton and then returned to Base Records where it remains. No one of this name and initials has yet been found to have served in Korea. |
| HOGAN, Thomas Gordon | 12264 | Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Fulham, London 1 Sep 1922. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RN on 23 Aug 1938 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice with Service No E/MX 57753. His training was conducted in Caledonia and continued in MTE Rosyth which was part of Caledonia until drafted on 26 Jun 1942 to Pembroke. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class 1 Jul 1942. Drafted on 23 Jul 1942 to Sheffield (light cruiser) known as ‘Shiny Sheff’ because she was the first RN vessel to have all her fittings made from stainless steel rather than brass. She served in the North Atlantic on Russian convoy protection and later in Operation Torch (Landings in North Africa). Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 Jan 1943. Served in Pembroke 25 Jul–11 Aug 1943. Drafted to Dolphin on 12 Aug 1943 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 30 Aug 1943. Drafted to Cyclops (submarine repair and depot ship) on 22 Dec 1943. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Chief Petty Officer on 8 Mar 1944. Attached per Forth (Sub depot ship) to HMSub Trump and later served in Adamant 11 Jan–31 Dec 1945 still attached to HMSub Trump. Tom Hogan returned to Dolphin and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Jan 1946 and stayed there until 14 Jan 1948. He spent six more months in Dolphin. Released on 13 Jun 1948 to transfer to the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Cook on 14 Jun 1948 as an Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin on 19 Aug 1948 and on 13 Sep 1948 he was drafted to Taupo as Loch Shin had now become. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 7 Jul 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 12 Aug 1949 and remained in her until 22 Dec 1950. Advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer 7 Jul 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Kaniere 23 Dec 1950–20 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951. This ship sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korea. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. The remainder of his time in the RNZN was served in Philomel. DEE 15 Jun 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp), Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOGARTH, John Henry | 203749 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Previous service in Army and Navy. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 179 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1344 was sent on 5 Apr 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HOGG, Leslie | 208574 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 29/09/2053 | Born Nelson 25 Nov 1919. Previous service in the Merchant Navy for four and a half years as a seaman employed by Nelson Breweries. Enlisted 22 Feb 1953 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 as a Technical Assistant on Teal flight to Sydney and continued therefrom by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battle casualty slightly wounded 16 Nov 1952 caused by a small flying pebble from shell burst in his right eye. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb, then to Norwegian MASH 16 Nov 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 21 Nov 1952. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 1 Dec 1952 to NZ Base HQ, then to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU 31 Dec 1952 on posting to 16 Fd Regt. M/I 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Went AWOL three days 18 hours 15 Mins from 10 May 1953 to 14 May. Committed several offences thereafter and spent almost 80 days in detention spread over four occasions. To be returned as soon as possible (compassionate reasons). Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1953 and deplaned Wellington 29 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 87 days. Discharged 10 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Lake Rotoroa 10 Dec 1990 aged 71 years. |
| HOGG, Robert Alexander | 207052 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born 11 May 1931. Came from Kurow. Serving TF. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 18 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-embarked for Korea on 10 Mar 1954. Temporary Captain while employed as a Troop Commander 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 12 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Korea one year 143 days. SOS Emergency Force and The Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 22 Jan 1956. Died 2018. |
| HOLBROOK, Robert Frank | 14485 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Fulham, London 1 Sep 1922. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RN on 23 Aug 1938 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice with Service No E/MX 57753. His training was conducted in Caledonia and continued in MTE Rosyth which was part of Caledonia until drafted on 26 Jun 1942 to Pembroke. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class 1 Jul 1942. Drafted on 23 Jul 1942 to Sheffield (light cruiser) known as ‘Shiny Sheff’ because she was the first RN vessel to have all her fittings made from stainless steel rather than brass. She served in the North Atlantic on Russian convoy protection and later in Operation Torch (Landings in North Africa). Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 Jan 1943. Served in Pembroke 25 Jul–11 Aug 1943. Drafted to Dolphin on 12 Aug 1943 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 30 Aug 1943. Drafted to Cyclops (submarine repair and depot ship) on 22 Dec 1943. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class Chief Petty Officer on 8 Mar 1944. Attached per Forth (Sub depot ship) to HMSub Trump and later served in Adamant 11 Jan–31 Dec 1945 still attached to HMSub Trump. Tom Hogan returned to Dolphin and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Jan 1946 and stayed there until 14 Jan 1948. He spent six more months in Dolphin. Released on 13 Jun 1948 to transfer to the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Cook on 14 Jun 1948 as an Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin on 19 Aug 1948 and on 13 Sep 1948 he was drafted to Taupo as Loch Shin had now become. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 7 Jul 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 12 Aug 1949 and remained in her until 22 Dec 1950. Advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer 7 Jul 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Kaniere 23 Dec 1950–20 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951. This ship sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korea. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. The remainder of his time in the RNZN was served in Philomel. DEE 15 Jun 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp), Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOLDAWAY, Graeme | 203826 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Feilding 13 May 1928. Came from Aranga, Dargaville. Signals Troop radio technician from Devonport. Embarked 12 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air via Australia. Deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce shortly after RTNZ and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 6 Nov 2021 aged 83 years. |
| HOLDEN, John Alan Douglas | 690021 | Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hastings 7 Apr 1930. Clerk WD and HO Wills (NZ) Ltd, Wellington. Serving TF in NZ Scottish Armoured Corps. Attested 22 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZA while in Waiouru. Attended Kayforce Officer Selection Board Burnham. Attached FAP Army Schools Waiouru for OCTU 19 Sep 1953 and qualified as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 from another civil flight. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU. M/O attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 26 Jul–7 Aug 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. To be 2LT, Temporary Lieutenant while holding appointment of B Troop Gun Position Officer, 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Promoted Acting Lieutenant on TSFR to NZ Roll. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 4). Served overseas 285 days due to rundown of Kayforce. SOS Kayforce 31 Dec 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. TSFD from the Reserve of Officers General List to be Lieutenant with seniority from 10 May 1955 in 1 Fd Regt RNZA. Died North Shore Auckland 7 Dec 1998 aged 68 years. Buried North Shore Memorial Park. |
| HOLDER, Leonard Ferner (Len) | 33854 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Ohau, Levin, 28 Sep 1930. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Served in Base Ordnance Depot, Pusan 1952. Served with RAOC, British Army in 1953. Attached to Black Watch for a period. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 29 Oct 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Married Teresa Mortimer, an Army Nursing Sister at Waiouru Camp at the time of the Tangiwai rail disaster and became known as the 'Angel of Tangiwai’ for her deeds that night. Sister of 208611 Gunner R.H. Mortimer (D.O.W. Korea 14 Sep 1952). Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Invercargill in 2004. Was President Southland KVA. Died Invercargill 15 Aug 15, aged 84 years. |
| HOLDER, Westall Henry (West) | 204137 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/04/2053 | Born 25 Sep 1926. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 261 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1953. Living at Te Kuiti in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Kuiti 4 Nov 2015 aged 88 or 89 years. Buried RSA Section Te Kuiti New Cemetery. |
| HOLDING, John Alexander Sutherland (Jack) | 11282 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Wellington, 7 Jul 1928. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on a six-year engagement on 25 Jul 1946. Underwent training in Tamaki. He changed trade to Stoker 2nd Class on 28 Apr 1947 and more training followed in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 19 Jun 1947–25 Sep 1947. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 21 Aug 1947 and then to Stoker Mechanic 30 Jan 1948. Also served in Arbutus, Hawea, Kiwi and Pukaki before being drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1952 for Korea. While in Korean waters he was TSFD to Rotoiti on 8 Sep 1951 and remained with that ship until it RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Commented that the “Korean Beer tasted b___ awful–and now I don't drink any more”. Served in Philomel then Stawell. DEE 24 Jul 1952. Both Korea medals issued and sent for engraving at RNZN Dockyard 5 Nov 1957. Later these were sent to recipient's home in Auckland. Issued a duplicate un-named set for ANZAC Day 1958 which were returned. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Invercargill in 2004. Died Auckland 27 Jan 2007 aged 77 years. |
| HOLLAMBY, Raymond George | 920237 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Waimate, 10 Dec 1931. Barman at the Grand Hotel, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements 6 Oct 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Apr 1954 and entered Korea the same day. M/I 16 Fd Regt 6 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 15 Oct 1954. Played rugby for Kayforce? RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings over a similar route and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sidney. Served overseas one year 45 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Otago Southland Regt). Returned to Dunedin. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch hospital 22 Dec 2014 aged 83 years. Buried East Taieri Cemetery. |
| HOLLAND, Graham William Thomas | 459322 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Whakatane 17 May 1931. Millhand at Timber Traders, Te Rapa, Hamilton then Bricklayer's Labourer for A.T. Morrison, Hamilton. Served in 6th intake CMT Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil flight to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 7 Apr 1953, entered Korea the same day and M/I to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1953 and appointed Line NCO, then to Lance Corporal 6 Nov 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 9 Feb 1954. It appears that his trip to NZ Base HQ took some time as he did not M/I until 17 Feb 1954 some eight days after leaving his unit. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CBTA NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1954. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Jul 1954 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 2 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. SOS Kayforce 25 Nov 1954 and reposted to TF unit (2 Sqn, 1 Div Sigs Regt). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 26 May 1980 aged 49 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOLLAND, Thomas James | 15626 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland 12 Jan 1928. Rayon spinner before joining the Royal Navy. Enlisted as an Able Seaman (Quarters Rating 3rd Class) in the RNZN on 20 Feb 1956 at Maori, London. After familiarisation in Philomel was drafted to Kiwi 1 Nov 1956–6 Jan 1957. His wife and daughter subsequently joined him in NZ in late 1957. Drafted to Black Prince7 Jan–2 Apr 1957. Next drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until 21 Sep 1958. Apart from further service in Royalist 23 Aug 1960 to 13 Dec 1961 all his service was in Tamaki or Philomel. DEE 19 Feb 1962. Died Auckland 2 Dec 1979 aged 50 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Were awards ever claimed by his wife or daughter. |
| HOLLANDS, Eric James (Dutchy), | 12863 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Nightcaps, Central Otago, 21 Dec 1930. His NOK was his brother who was an ex-RNZAF serviceman. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 13 Jan 1949. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 3 Sep 1949 for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 13 Dec 1949. Served in Tamaki 29 Aug to 22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti as Acting Leading Stoker on 23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the Korea west coast. Went ashore in landing parties on two occasions. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Later served in Bellona again 23 Jan 1954–7 Jan 1955. Later Acting POEM. His medals were stolen circa 1994 and replaced at cost in 1998. DEE 12 Jan 1955 and returned to Southland. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Eric re-visited to Korea 2013. Died calmly at Auckland Hospital 20 Apr 2021 aged 90 years. |
| HOLLEY, Vivian Edward | 204083 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Hokitika 28 Feb 1925. Served in 2nd Section Jayforce BCOF, Japan. (His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.61 as 640558, Driver, NZASC. Timber worker from Putaruru. Next-of-kin Mr E.T.C. Holley (father), Putaruru.) Embarked HMT Chitral Lyttelton 31 Jul 1946 and served in 19 NZASC Coy. Embarked Japan 6 Aug 1947 for RTNZ disembarking Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Attested in the Regular Force 10 Sep 1946 with Service No 32846. Stated he served for six months but was discharged 23 Oct 1948. Bushman for NZ Forest Products, Putaruru. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I 10 Sep 1951. Accidentally injured on two occasions both injuring his left ankle. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb and TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot before returning to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Initially returned to Putaruru. These were lost and replaced at cost ($92 in 1999). Discharged from Kayforce 6 Sep 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Putaruru 26 Nov 1999 aged 74 years. |
| HOLLIS, Vincent Graham | 204466 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born 4 May 1925. Came from Thames. Served in the RNZN and in Jayforce. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD. M/O from 16 Fd Regt LAD and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 28 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Died Paeroa, 28 Jun 2005 aged 80 years. |
| HOLLOWS, James David | 211342 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Christchurch 19 Aug 1929. Refrigeration engineer employed by McAlpine Refrigeration Ltd Wellington. Trained in Waiouru and Burnham for Korea. Sent to Burnham for Officer Selection Board 8–13 Mar 1954 but was not selected. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 as a GNR on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 May 1954. Entered Korea 8 May and M/I to his unit. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 21–28 Oct 1955. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 31 Oct 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. Discharged 13 Feb 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 9 Oct 2016 aged 87 years. |
| HOLMAN, William Thomas, | 12637 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Shephard’s Bush, London, UK, 14 Feb 1922. Employed as a fitter’s assistant before he entered the RN on 21 Feb 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Ganges and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 31 Jul 1948 then became Signalman Boy on 9 Apr 1939. Served in Drake for one month. Drafted to Furious (battleship modified to carrier) on 16 May 1939. During early WWII She was involved in hunting for German raiders in the North Atlantic in 1940 was involved in the Norwegian campaign. Advanced through Ordinary Signalman, Signalman, to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) 13 Jun 1941. Drafted to Illustrious (carrier) on 19 Oct 1941–17 Oct 1945 serving almost the whole of WW 2 in just two ships. During these years he advanced to Yeoman of Signals. He served in two shore stations and in Gambia 13 Aug 1946–7 Feb 1947. Discharged by Purchase 13 Jun 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star ‘Pacific’ clasp, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London on 13 Feb 1949 as Signalman and advanced to Yeoman of Signals on the next two-days. Drafted to Tutira and was a member of the crew who sailed this vessel to NZ. He served in Bellona, Philomel, Taupo and was drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He was TSFD to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 and RTNZ in her arriving 21 Oct 1952. He was next posted to Philomel and advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals on 1 Nov 1952. He then served in Toroa, Bellona and Pegasus. Discharged SNLR 23 Feb 1955. Awarded Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal 18 Dec 1953 for his RNZN service. |
| HOLMES, Alexander Robert | 203660 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (811889, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farm Hand from Opotiki. Next-of-kin Mrs O.R. Wisnewski (sister) Opotiki.) Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Photographed at a baseball stadium in Manila Dec 1950 while on the way to Japan. This photo was published in the Auckland Weekly News late 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951 Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. Brother of Alfred Anthony Holmes, Russell Eric Holmes, below and William Henry Holmes (who served in Jayforce). |
| HOLMES, Alfred Anthony | 204696 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/11/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Born Whanganui 31 Mar 1929. Applied to enlist in the Regular Force in 1948 but withdrew at his own request in May 1948. Driver for G.L Martin, Cartage Contractor at Putaruru. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Dec 1953 and entered Korea 29 Dec. Served mainly in the Imjin River area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 192 days. Discharged 10 Sep 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 192 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of Alexander Robert, Russell Eric Holmes and William Henry Holmes (who served in Jayforce). Died 4 Feb 1994 aged 64 years. |
| HOLMES, Donald Arthur | 11588 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Linwood, Christchurch, 30 Oct 1929. He was an employee of the NZ Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona on 14 Jun 1948. Drafted to Taupo 17 Feb 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 21 Sep 1949–10 Feb 1950. Served in Tamaki on 11 Feb 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Hawea 19 Oct 1951 and came back to NZ on 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Philomel, HMNZS Tasman (a Reserve unit) Bellona and Tui. DEE 29 Oct 1953. Presumed that he was awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOLMES, Frank Darrell | 204753 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Liverpool, UK, 7 Nov 1925. Worked on the wharves at Auckland before enlisting in Kayforce. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Driver D.M. Beard was off loaded because of Measles. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal; 5 Apr 1955 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promote Temporary Corporal and appointed i/c Section then promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 Feb 1956 and appointed Transport Sergeant. Granted a further 12-month extension of service in Korea dating from 1 May 1956. Emplaned 17 Jul 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged 13 Aug 1956. Enlisted in the Regular Force 11 Aug 1958 and posted to NZ Regt for duty as a driver. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). May have been known as Henry James Callaghan with Royal Navy service. Died 20 Jul 2006 aged 80 years. |
| HOLMES, George Henry | 203537 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Previous service in RNZAF. Employed as a vehicle mechanic. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Vehicle Mechanic and served in 16 Fd Regt LAD and with 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1951 for RTNZ as a walking medal evacuee deplaning Auckland 15 May 1951. Served overseas 109 days. Discharged 5 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to his address in Epsom, Auckland. Died Silverdale, 26 Nov 1994. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOLMES, Kenneth John Alexander | 203538 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born 11 Nov 1927. Came from Auckland. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Regimental Signaller. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951 with Gunner E.T. Moody (also of Auckland) trying to keep warm during a snowfall. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and M/I 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 2 Aug 1952 at Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 236 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1358 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM 1950–53. Died 2001. |
| HOLMES, Russell Eric | 536354 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Auckland 19 Jul 1930. Driver for NZ Forest Products, Tokoroa. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. His training was con ducted in Papakura. Posted to RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Sep 1953 and entered Korea 25 Sep. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Sep 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 31 May–5 Jun 1954 to attend a D&M Course. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jun 1954 and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 5 Jun 1954. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation, TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 102 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 14 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1359 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Bennydale south-east of Te Kuiti. Brother of Alfred Anthony Holmes, Alexander Robert HOLMES and William Henry HOLMES (who served in Jayforce). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Hamilton 5 Mar 1986 aged 56 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HOLMSTEAD, Ernest George | 73105 | Sergeant | Attached 88 Sqn RAF | RNZAF | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Enfield, Middlesex, UK, 4 May 1919. Previous service in RAF Volunteer Reserve. (569057 Flight Sergeant). Entered the RNZAF on 2 Nov 1949. Crew in 40 Sqn on routine flights to Japan. Attached to 88 Squadron, RAF (Sunderland flying boats) as an Armament Fitter from Jan–May 1953. Was involved in flights in Malaya, Korea and spent four days in South Vietnam. Stationed at Iwakuni, Japan for about a month and whilst there flew on a number of operational sorties with the Flying Boat Wing detachment. Ernie Holmstead was not posted for duty at Iwakuni with the RNZAF. RTNZ on 40 Sqn flight. Regular service with RNZAF from 24 Nov 1949 until Jul 1964. Retired as Warrant Officer. One of a handful of RNZAF personnel who served in Korea. Medal entitlement Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, RNZAF LS&GC Medal and KWSM. Died Wellington 29 Apr 2015 aged 95 years. |
| HOLMWOOD, Ernest Arthur | 208270 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Previous service during WWII. Came from Takaka. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni and entered Korea a short time later. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned 6 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1360 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Takaka. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Nelson, 6 Jan 1995. |
| HOLT, Brian John | 204398 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Frankton Junction 25 Mar 1929. Bulldozer driver for MOW Hamilton. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. Initial training in Papakura Camp then sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) to Sydney and continued by air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in A Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 May 1953, to Temporary Corporal 13 Jul 1953 and to Corporal 12 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1361 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Frankton Junction, Hamilton. Died Taupo 8 Nov 1971 aged 42 years. Later awarded (2006) NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOLT, David Michael | 460388 | Corporal | ? | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Radier Farm, Grouville Jersey, Channel Islands 20 Nov 1929. Registration date 22 Nov 1943 while to island was occupied by German force. Next-of-kin Mr A.A. Holt, Radier Farm, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Isles. Embarked Southampton 31 Mar 1950 in NZ Shipping Co ship Atlantis bound for Wellington. He was working in Ngaruawahia before he enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Further information scarce. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving on 8 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 7 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1362 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Ngaruawahia. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) in Apr 2013. |
| HOLTHAM, Arthur James (Jim) | 206174 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Pahiatua on 3 May 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (816735, Temporary Corporal, NZ Base HQ, also Vickers Machine Gunners in 3 NZ Bn at Yamaguchi. Farm Hand from Marton. Next-of-kin, Mrs S.C. Holtham, Petone.) Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to the Imjin River and was involved in the major gun battles in which 16 Fd Regt took part. Took part in trials for the NZ Rugby team to play against the Japan Universities Team. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1952 and deplaned NZ on 31 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Aug 1952 and went to his father’s home in Petone. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1363 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Palmerston North. Worked for 30 years with Fletcher Steel. Living in Palmerston North 2003. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 3 Dec 2014, aged 87 years. |
| HOLYOAKE, Robert Anthony | 15363 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Matamata 9 Feb 1939. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 31 Mar 1955. Entered Tamaki as Boy 2nd Class and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Dec 1955 and to Junior Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Apr 1956. Served in Philomel 19 Apr 1956–13 Jan 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 7 Aug 1956. Also served in Black Prince 14 Jan–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ served in Philomel, Tamaki, Black Prince and Rotoiti. Discharged SNLR 12 May 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HONETANA, Wiremu Wehiwehi | 204380 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Portland, Whangarei Harbour, on 26 Jul 1928. Came from Takahiwai, via Whangarei. Lime crusher machine operator, Mata Lime Works, Whangarei. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 23 Feb 1952. Originally enlisted under the name Wiremu Wehi JOHNSON. This was corrected before he left New Zealand. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 24 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 161 Bty. Attached FAP British Japan Reinforcement Base Depot (JRBD) for cooking course 7 Jan–20 Feb 1953. Made use of this course on return to his unit. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned at Auckland 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 317 days. Discharged 2 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1364 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Takahiwai, Whangarei. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HONNOR, Harry Bowen | 31348 | Captain | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Te Kuiti on 27 Apr 1927. Educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School. Graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon 1948. Regular Force Officer. Appointed to the Emergency Force from NZ Regular Force 8 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Troop Commander in 163 Bty 1950–51; Staff Officer Grade 3, HQ 1 Commonwealth Division 1951. Air Observation Officer in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 7 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attended Staff College, Camberley, England 1959. Liaison Officer NZ Defence Liaison Staff Canberra 1963–1966. Officer Commanding 161 Bty, South Vietnam, Jun 1966–Jun 1967. Joint Services Staff College Latimer, England, UK, 1969. Commander 1 Infantry Brigade Group, Papakura, 1974–76. Later Brigadier, CBE, MVO. Head on NZ Deference Staff, Washington 1976–78. Retired 28 Apr 1982. Living at Paihia in 1996. Patron of NZ Korea Veterans Association 2000. Died Whangarei, Sunday 3 Feb 2013, aged 85. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOOD, David Maxwell | 13175 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hastings, 9 Mar 1932. Employed as a Labourer before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. He underwent initial training and started on his trade training in Tamaki 13 Oct 1949–8 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 7 Jan 1951 and advanced to Telegraphist on 27 Aug 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 but remained in Taupo until drafted to Philomel on 26 Jan 1953. David Maxwell later served in Irirangi and Wakefield and was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 25 Feb–8 Jun 1954 to attend trade courses. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Irirangi and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist. Later served in Stawell 12 Jul 1955–23 Feb 1956. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Oct 1955. DEE 8 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOOKS, John Stephen | 12067 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 02/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 8 Nov 1929. He was a builder’s labourer before he entered the RNZN 27 May 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 25 Jan–20 Sep for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 21 Sep 1949–19 Feb 1950. Advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1949. Served in Philomel 20 Feb 1950 and was drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950–18 Jan 1951. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 1 Mar–10 Aug 1951 for a further training course. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Tamaki 11 Aug 1951–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 5 Aug 1952 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel until DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharge went to live on Waiheke Island. Died Auckland 26 Sep 2007 aged 77 years. |
| HOOPER, Brian George | 708928 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Waipawa 6 Nov 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6 Feb 1954. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Sydney and continued by air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1954. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP HQ BCFK to attend Clerk's Course 21 Jul–21 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 27 Sep 1954. When the artillery was withdrawn he TSFD to RNZASC on 10 Nov 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 18 Jun 1955. Granted 12-month extension to service in Korea from 19 Dec 1955. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1955. Promoted Sergeant 29 Oct 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 177 days. Awarded UN Korea medal. Discharged 13 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| HOOPER, Gordon Henry | 208041 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born on 16 Feb 1927. Previous service in RNZAF within New Zealand with Service No 452594. Discharged 18 Jun 1946. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Storeman for Christchurch Gas Co. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements on 20 Feb 1951 and embarked Whenuapai in Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by the ship MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951 and M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit. Entered Korea 16 Aug 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. M/I NZ Base HQ and attached to NZ Tpt Platoon. M/I 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy18 Sep 1951. Attached FAP Brit Com Leave Centre, Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned 18 Feb 1953 at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Apr 1953. Died 10 Feb 1994 aged 67 years. Buried Balcairn Cemetery, N.N. East of Rangiora, Canterbury. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOOPER, Raymond Eric | 203756 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/11/2053 | Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. After training, mainly in Waiouru Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver Operator Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney on 21 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ having been posted to Singapore to attend a Clerks Course at RASC School, 21 Mar 1952 to 5 May 1952. RTNZ 21 Jun 1952 and re-emplaned for Korea on 28 Jul 1952 and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952. Reposted to 16 Fd Regt as a clerk. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| HOOPER, Richard James | 33576 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Hastings 4 Jan 1921. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF 15th Reinforcements. Embarked 5 Dec 1943. Disembarked 8 Dec 1942 in Noumea, New Caledonia. Served in 30 NZ Bn. Embarked NECAL 13 Jul 1944 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland. M/I to Harvest Platoon for Temporary Duty 14 Feb 1945. M/I from Harvest Camp and TSFD to Trentham Camp 19 Mar 1945. Embarked Wellington on HMT No.91 and entered Egypt 19 Mar 1945. Embarked for RTNZ 31 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Embarked Auckland on HMT Dunera Sep 1948 for passage to Japan. Entered Japan 15 Jul 1947. Served as a Sapper in 5th Engr Company and advanced to Sapper 3 Star. Attached FAP to 19 NZASC Coy. And was TSFD from RNZE to RNZASC dated 28 Mar 1948. Embarked Japan 17 ?Sep 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Serving Regular Force soldier who attested 25 Jul 1949 in the RF. Served in Papakura, Waiouru and Linton Camps. M/I CD Training Depot as DVR Mech. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 11 Jun 1952. Reverted to Lance Corporal on posting to Kayforce 6 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep, entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and M/I to his unit 29 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Oct 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and S/O NZ Roll 1 Oct 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 28 days. SOS Kayforce 16 Oct 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Remained serving in RNZASC in the RF. Awarded the Army LS&GC Medal 19 Jun 1962 while he was at Fort Dorset Wellington. Discharged 16 Apr 1968 having reached the Retiring Age for rank and having completed his engagement. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. Died Masterton 29 Sep 1991 aged 70 years. |
| HOOPER, Robert Richardson | 9122 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Whakatane, 2 Aug 1928. Was a student before he entered the RNZN on 3 Feb 1944 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Jun 1944. Drafted to Achilles 24 Apr 1945 and may have joined his ship in Sydney where it had arrived for working up prior to British Pacific Fleet work. In May she was in Manus and was acting as part of the screen for air operations off Okinawa. (OP ICEBERG) During the next three months Achilles was involved in operations of Japanese controlled areas and the Japanese mainland. In Aug 1945 she returned to Auckland. In Oct Achilles was deployed as guardship at Tokyo and stayed there until returning to NZ in Mar 1946. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 2 Feb 1946 but he remained in her until 18 May 1946. He then served in Philomel and Waiouru (in the Naval signal station Irirangi did not exist at the time) where he advanced to Telegraphist on 2 Aug 1946. He then served in Arberus [sic, Arbutus] This was followed by service in Philomel and where he advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 10 Jan 1949. He served in Hawea and Taupo and to HMAS Cerberus and on RTNZ returned to Philomel. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 10 Jan 1950. He then served in Waiouru and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist and then to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 21 Jun 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 for passage to NZ and RTNZ in her arriving Devonport 21 Oct 1951. DEE 20 Mar 1953. His WWII Service Medals are not known but could include 1939–45 Star Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, Defence Medal War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ War Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. He later became a radio supervisor at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. |
| HOPE, Athol James | 207858 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born Havelock on 16 May 1924. Previous service in the Army (service Number 628287) and Royal New Zealand Navy (Service Number 9502). Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Served wherever the battery was involved. RTNZ 10 May 1952 and re-embarked for return to Korea on 28 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by air and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 15 Apr 1953. RTNZ 15 Apr 1953 in the rank of Bombardier. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NGSM clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945-1951’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1368 was sent 12 Apr 1958 to an address in Stoke. Living in Nelson in 1996. Died Napier 8 Jul 2011 aged 87 years. |
| HOPE, Peter Vernon | 204627 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Pokako near Taumarunui, 14 Feb 1927. Came from Manurewa. Driver for Ministry of Works, Papakura. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Instructor. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 25 Jun 1953 the day he entered Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 9 Jan 1954. Attached to 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade NCO School 28 Feb–11 Apr 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 9 Apr 1954 and appointed Section 2i/c. Attached to Brit Com Sub-Area South 20–27 May 1954 as a member of the Burial Party. Promoted Temporary Corporal 21 May 1954 (appointed Section Commander, A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and to Corporal 10 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ as an Instructor. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954. Posted to Burnham Camp for instructional duties. Applied to return to Korea and was accepted in his present rank. Mother was hospitalised and so he requested his release. Discharged 20 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 19 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Had difficulty getting National Superannuation in 1987 as he had lost his birth certificate. Apparently he did appear to exist anymore and could not get a replacement Birth Certificate. Lost medals and these were replaced at cost. Living Coromandel Aug 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Coromandel 9 Dec 2007 aged 80 years. |
| HOPKINS, Allen Taylor | 11404 | Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Runanga, near Greymouth 17 Jun 1927. Employed as a trucker before he entered the RNZN on 6 Feb 1947 as an Ordinary Signalman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and was then drafted to Bellona on 17 Feb–27 Sep 1948. Also served in Taupo on two occasions before he was drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for Korea and travelled to Korean waters via Australia and Hong Kong. Served mainly in the Korean west coast waters and in the Han River and Yalu Gulf area but spent some time on the east coast of Korea. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and then in Irirangi May 1952–Jan 1953. DEE 5 Feb 1953. Living in Christchurch in 2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 29 Sep 2004 aged 77 years. Buried Yaldhurst Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| HOPKINS, Bernard Newell (Bernie) | 203827 | Corporal | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 25/01/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 30 Jun 1924. Served six years in Merchant Navy as 1st Radio Officer with at least two years during the war. Battery worker for Joseph Lucas (NZ) Ltd, Newmarket, Auckland. Joined KMB on 29 Aug 1950 because, “He did not like the oppression under which the Russian people lived and did not want to see that sort of lifestyle imposed in the Pacific.” Promoted Temporary Corporal before leaving NZ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Corporal 28 Jan 1951. Signals Troop operator Wireless and Line. Attached FAP 27 Bde Sigs Troop on 14 Apr 1951. Attached FAP Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn on 5 Aug 1951. Attended Methods of Instruction course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. “His very high standard of technical knowledge has done much to help him overcome some slight faults in his lecture technique. By his hard work he has overcome these faults and has all the makings of a really good instructor.” Promoted Temporary Sergeant 9 Jan 1952 while appointed Instructor. Emplaned at Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ for instructional duties. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flying boat 25 Jan 1952. Served overseas one year 47 days. Taken on strength as Instr at School of Sigs Trentham, for Corps Training 2 Feb 1952. M/O Army Schools Trentham to School of Sigs, Waiouru 7 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Member K-Force Signals Association. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOPKINS, Dorothy | 0 | Miss | — | Concert Party | 01/07/2053 | 22/08/2053 | Concert Party singer and actress. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 with members of the Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Japan 17 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Died 20 Jul 2015 (Davis Funeral Home Auckland) probably 80 years plus. |
| HOPKINS, Edward Ray (Eddie) | 10691 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Hastings, New Zealand 21 Nov 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 5 Apr 1945 as Boy 2nd Class and was granted the Service No NZ12851. His first sea service was in Gambia from 8 Feb 1946 to 15 Mar 1946 which was returned to the Royal Navy on 27 Mar 1946. On arrival in the UK Boy 1st Class Hopkins was drafted to Illustrious (carrier) and was in that ship until 30 Sep 1946. When not with Illustrious he was at Cook III, a NZ Station in the UK which later became Maori. On 1 Oct 1946 he was drafted to Bellona and was part of the crew that sailed her to New Zealand. He stayed with that ship until 22 Jul 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 21 Nov 1946 and then spent a month in Philomel then sent on course to HMAS Watson from 15 Jul–22 Sep 1947. On completion of that course he RTNZ and was drafted to Arabis 28 Jan–14 Apr 1948. He served again in Bellona and also served in Kiwi, Pukaki and then Lachlan. He advanced to acting Petty Officer and returned again to Bellona twice more. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Jan 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer 14 Feb 1954. He was then in Bellona again which was part of the Reserve Fleet then back again to the Black Prince. Served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters sailing from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to 4 Jul 1958. Petty Officer Hopkins was…” a good man to have in a ship. He was a successful 'captain' of the 5.25-inch Mark 2* turret.” Also served in Taranaki 1963–65. Discharged to RA 2 Feb 1977. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Former Chief Petty Officer Hopkins died peacefully at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku, on Oct 13, 2014, aged 85. He was very proud of his Service No NZ10691 and insisted that his documents include the NZ prefix. This list has not included NZ before the numbers to maintain the numbers in serial order. |
| HOPKINS, Frederick Leith | 208042 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2051 | 01/01/2053 | Born Carterton 23 Apr 1920. Served the Army during WWII, with Service No 45695. Embarked 18 Aug 1941 and disembarked Suva, Fiji 21 Aug 1941. Served in 20 Fd Coy, NZE. Embarked Fiji 18 Aug 1942 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 24 Jul 1942. Granted rank of Temporary Corporal and embarked Wellington 22 Nov 24 with ‘Kiwi Force’. Disembarked Noumea then travelled in SS Mainyard and disembarked New Caledonia. RTNZ 20 Feb 1944. Also served in Vella Lavella and Guadalcanal. Truck sales Manager, Telford Motors, Timaru. Attested 12 Feb 1951 in Kayforce. M/I to 2nd Reinforcements Waiouru 10.10pm 27 Feb 1951. Was also at the Army Schools Trentham Camp in Apr–May 1951. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 in 3rd Lift (flight) for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 16 Aug 1951 and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl from NZRTU. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951 posted from NZ Tpt Pl. To be Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Oct 1951 while appointed section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952 to Temporary Corporal 11 Apr 1952 and to Corporal 2 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 to be instructor in NZ for Reinforcements. Deplaned Wellington 1 Jan 1953. Served overseas one year 200 days, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Feb 1953. Died Masterton, 29 Sep 1991 aged 71 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOPKINS, Robin | 970743 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born 23 Apr 1931. Came from Ranfurly, Central Otago. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland on 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 140 days. Discharged 5 Mar 1955 and posted to TF unit. Located at Stewart Island on RTNZ. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1372 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island. Died Kaitaia, 8 Feb 1995. |
| HOPKINSON, Albert | 14330 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 4 Dec 1920, Served in the RN initially as an Ordinary Seaman from 24 Jul 1941. His was initial training was conducted in Collingwood and soon moved to St Vincent then to Dolphin. Drafted to Cyclops (submarine depot ship) on 19 Mar 1942 and worked in that vessel together with the submarines attached to the ship. Advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Jul 1942. Also served in Forth (submarine depot ship) together with Subtle, Venturer, Wolfe (depot ship) and Ambrose (armed merchant cruiser). Other vessels with which he served include Affray, Astute and Adamant. He was released from the RN on 23 Sep 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, with ‘France & Germany’ clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Sep 1952. He served in HMS Collingwood for two months then returned to Maori for passage to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona and was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters and was mainly involved in monitoring the Armistice. RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Sep 1954. Albert then served in Black Prince and was sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a trade related course. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Sep 1955. Served briefly in Black Prince and Philomel again before drafting to Royalist on 4 Jan 1957. She sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Black Prince again and was sent to Maori in Britain 28 Nov 1959 to bring Otago to NZ in Jun 1960 to join the RNZN Fleet. He was stationed in Philomel (Dockyard) 8 May 1962–9 Feb 1964. His final ship was Otago 10 Feb 1964 to 15 Jul 1965. Discharged to RA 25 Jul 1965. Awarded the RN LS&GC Medal 26 Jul 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HOPKINSON, Francis Edward (Frank) | 457366 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Jun 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Jan 1955. Captain Hopkinson ED in Territorial Force, 4 Medium Battery, granted short service commission in Regular Force 2 May 1967. Arrived in Vietnam 22 Jul 1967. Observation Post Officer 161 Bty in South Vietnam. Emplaned South Vietnam 3 Feb 1968 for RTNZ. Reposted to 4 Medium Battery RNZA 20 Feb 1968. Appointed MBE, QB Hons 16 Jun 1970. Died Auckland Dec 2011. A Full Military Funeral was held at the Naval Chapel of St Christopher, HMNZS Philomel Naval Base, Queens Parade, Devonport, Auckland, on Friday 23 Dec 2011. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Vietnam Medal, NZGSM (V), NZDSM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. |
| HOPKIRK, William Spottiswoode | 31349 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 22/05/2054 | Born Auckland 8 Apr 1929. Came from Clevedon. Regular Force Officer. Duntroon graduate 1950. First appointment was to the Northern District Training Camp, Papakura. Gunnery Instructor at the School of Artillery, Waiouru 1951. Seconded to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Promoted Captain 13 Sep 1953. Served in Korea 15 Feb 1953–19 May 1954. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to Regular Force in rank of Lieutenant, 4 Jul 1954. His name is not listed in the NZ Army List in 1955 so appears to have resigned his commission. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 23 Nov 2008 aged 78 years. |
| HOPLEY, Edwin William (Taffy) | 206357 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Bronllys, Breconshire, Wales, 12 Aug 1929. Carpenter and joiner by trade. Served in the British Merchant Marine for six years and became a shipwright. Became a self-employed builder. Attested 11 Sep 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Appears to have been a QUAD driver in 161 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 21 Jun 1952 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1952. Attested 4 Jul 1962 in the Regular Force. Served in 6 Indep Fd Sqn, CD Constr Sqn. Later Sergeant, RNZE at Wellington East Coast Army Area, 1 Aug 1968 as Range Warden. He was also for several years the driver and NCO i/c of the Army WWII Quad and guncarriage used for military funerals in the Southern half of the North Island. Quite well known in this role. Still at same unit in Nov 1975. Discharged from the Army (Sergeant) from Trentham Camp 4 Jan 1980. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Paraparaumu, 19 May 2000 aged 71 years. |
| HOPPING, Robert Edwin | 206740 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Martinborough, 27 Apr 1924. Previous service in the RNZAF (Service No 431641) as a Leading Aircraftman for two years from 12 Feb 1943 to 5 Dec 1945. Was overseas from 25 Jan 1944. Served in the Pacific Theatre (Bougainville) for one year 5 days. Received a Letter of Appreciation from Lieutenant Colonel William B. Eubank. This was for helping extinguish a fire in a large dead tree that was dropping burning pieces and threatening to fall on pillboxes and set the undergrowth close by the pillboxes in the front line. Japanese mortars and snipers were active but six New Zealanders with their fire-fighting equipment attended and were fired upon while fighting the fire. RTNZ 30 Jan 1945. Discharged from RNZAF 6 Dec 1945. Carpenter employed by Thos Borthwick, Waingawa. Came from Carterton. Enlisted 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flying boat to Sydney then by DC6 via Manila to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 7 May 1952. CO's Driver. Drove Lieutenant Colonel Patterson and Lieutenant Colonel Burns. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Jun 1952, then Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Sep 1952 and to Bombardier 18 Sep 1953. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 May–27 May 1953 and on discharge from 60 Ind Fd Amb returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and posted TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge 21 Nov 1953. RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Continued the journey to Wellington and deplaned from Teal flight 24 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged 21 May 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Havelock North in 2004. |
| HORAN, Brian Francis | 213043 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Greymouth 18 Oct 1926. Served in Jayforce. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served initially as a Sapper in 5 Engr Coy, NZE. TSFD to NZ Inf and served in 2 NZ Bn. M/O and attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area Kobe 12 Feb 1948. M/I 2 Bn and CTBA to Brit Com Sub Area Kobe. Embarked Japan 22 Jul 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 10 Aug 1948. Discharged 16 Sep 1948. Employed as a barman/porter at the Central Hotel, Christchurch. Attested in Kayforce 22 Jun 1954. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954 and M/I to this unit in Korea 2 Oct 1954. Twice admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 3–4 days and discharged to unit. Granted 5 days R&R Leave 7–11 Oct 1955 inclusive. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 12 Mar and M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 29 May 1956. Died Greymouth 29 Jun 1964 aged 38 years. |
| HORGAN, Cornelius Michael | 204569 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Manaia, South Taranaki, 2 Nov 1926. Came from Huntley. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. His service in Korea is not known apart from serving in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 162 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1954. Died 26 Aug 2002 aged 75 years. |
| HORI, Rawiri | 461319 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Te Awamutu 30 Aug 1930. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Initially given the Service No 457997 but this was changed to that now shown. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 163 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later became Signals Inspector for NZ Railways at Frankton Junction. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HORN, Thomas Letham | 211327 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Levin, 2 Oct 1928. Worked with his father on the family farm at Ohau, Kapiti Coast. Attested 28 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. TSFD to RNZASC at Waiouru 31 Nov 1953. Sent to Burnham for Corps training. Returned to Waiouru 15 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Apr, entered Korea 5 Apr and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Apr 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19–20 Sep 1954 and was discharged direct to his unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Jan 1955 and was discharged to his unit 15 Jan 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Levin 8 Jul 2002 aged 73 years. |
| HORNBROOK, Girvan Ross | 11405 | Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 17/01/2053 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dunedin 4 Jul 1929. Worked in the Woollen Mills before he entered the RNZN on 8 Feb 1947 in the rate of Ordinary Signalman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona on 17 Feb–27 Sep 1949. Also served in Philomel, Kaniere Lachlan, Tamaki and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 12 Jul–27 Sep 1952. Served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 17 Jan 1953. Hawea was already in Korea and he was apparently flown up to join that ship on 17 Jan 1953. RTNZ via Kure and Hong Kong. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. TSFD from RNZN to NZ Army and served in Malaya in 1 NZ Regt Battalion Command Post 1957–59. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Also MBE (Mil), NY Hons 1978, British Empire Medal (NY Hons 1963). Also served in HQ NZ V Force, South Vietnam. Awarded both Vietnam Medals. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. LS&GC Medal (Military) 1967. Later Temporary Major. Last expatriate commander of Tonga Defence Force. Retired. Went to Papua New Guinea Police, Appointed OBE (Civil) for services to Papua New Guinea 1990, also 10th Anniversary Medal PNG 1985, Republic of PNG Constabulary Centenary Medal 1989, Community Service Medal PNG 1990. Died Lower Hutt Hospital, 19 Aug 2016 aged 87 years. |
| HORNE, Patrick Gerald | 206891 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 23/04/2054 | Born 12 May 1914. Came from Masterton. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF as a Private in Infantry Reinforcements. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.3 p.223. Served in 25 Bn and was captured 22 Jul 1942. POW and held in PG 57 Gruppignano, Udine, Italy and then TSFD to Stalag VIIIA Gorlitz, Germany after the Italian armistice. Released in mid-1945. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Served in 16 Fd Regt but Battery and appointment not known. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Died 1986. |
| HORNER, Richard Burnham (Dick) | 208170 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born New Plymouth 30 Apr 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. (661655, Private, HQ Infantry Corps). Battalion Signaller in 22 Bn and then 2 Bn (promoted Sergeant near end of time in Japan) at Chofu and Ozuki, Japan. Fitter & Turner from Thames. Next-of-kin, Mrs M.B. Horner (mother), Thames.) Attested 12 Jun 1951 at Oamaru in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Entered Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served at Uijongbu, Sangpi-Ri and Duckbill Road. Employed as vehicle mechanic in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Joined Regular Force in 1956 and served in RNZEME as a Fitter & Turner. Later promoted Sergeant at 3 Fd Workshop, Static Section. Discharged from the Regular Force 1 May 1973. Living at Lyttelton 2003. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military) and KWSM. Died Nelson 11 Sep 2020 aged 94 years. |
| HORNING, Kenneth William | 457022 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Came from Devonport. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Served in RNZ Sigs in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and may have been attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving on 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HORNSBY, Denis | 12773 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Rawmarsh, Yorkshire, UK, 12 Apr 1927. He was a Warehouseman. Entered the RN on 4 Mar 1945 as an Assistant Cook. He served in the following shore stations HMS Royal Arthur, HMS Duke and HMS Pembroke 2. On 20 Nov he is found in HMS Golden Hind located in Sydney Australia. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 14 Mar 1946. Drafted to HMS Gould 1 Apr–23 Jul 1946 and then to HMS Terror (shore station Singapore) 24 Jul–10 Sep 1946 where he served in the minesweeper BYMS 2181. He then returned to Britain and was stationed in HMS Sultan and served in HMS Constance (destroyer) 11 Sep 1946–13 Feb 1947. Released from the RN on 5 May 1947. After leaving the RN He was as a lorry driver. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 29 May 1949 as a Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Tutira 9 Jun 1949 and was a member of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. He stayed with this ship and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He came back early to NZ, perhaps on an Army flight, as he was drafted to Philomel on 28 Nov 1950 and was admitted to the RNZN Hospital. He was discharged BNPS 4 May 1951. He was entitled to the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HORROBIN, David Bernard | 206496 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Johnsonville 13 Aug 1927. Truck driver from Johnsonville, Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for three-day trip to Pusan. Promoted Corporal 16 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953 and deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1953. Later a sheep farmer at Rongokokako. Died Eketahuna 24 Dec 1963 of cancer and is buried at Eketahuna. Of note-his father, Arthur Horrobin, was one of six Horrobin brothers who departed from New Zealand before 31 Dec 1915 and served overseas during WWI. All the brothers survived the war. |
| HORSFALL, George Arthur | 206358 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Patutahi, Gisborne, on 9 Dec 1932. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Enlisted under-age for Kayforce and was one of those who was able to keep his DoB hidden. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge (RTNZ Roll No.67) deplaning Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Went back to Patutahi. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Labourer from Lower Hutt before he entered KMB during late Aug 1950. Regular Force soldier 1957–60. Served in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt, in Malaya based in Taiping. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. (Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958.) Discharged 1960 then re-joined later in year. Also served in 1 RNZIR, as Platoon Sergeant B Coy, Gurr's and Poananga's Battalion, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Also served in South Vietnam. Both Vietnam medals awarded. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Awarded British Empire Medal and LS&GC Medal. Known as 'Horse'. Company Sergeant Major Regular Force Cadet School, Army Training Group, Waiouru, 1 Feb 1972-Nov 1975. Served as instructor in Linton Camp Training Wing 1978-Dec 1980. Lived in Warrant Officers Sergeants Mess Linton across the passage from the compiler of this record. Retired 9 Dec 1980. Died Manaia, Taranaki, 6 Sep 1981 aged 49. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (V), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HORSHAM, John Charles Theodore | 592330 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Riverton, Southland 23 May 1932. Driver for Empire Forwarding Co, Invercargill. Completed CMT Training and then served in 1 Otago Southland Regt. Attested in Kayforce 3 Jun 1954. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea and M/I to this unit in Korea 2 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Dec 1954 and was discharged from Brit Com Fd Hosp direct to unit 18 Dec 1954. Again admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1–5 Nov 1955 and again discharged direct to unit. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 21–30 Dec 1955 incl. M/O to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1956 Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 30 May 1956 and posted to his old TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Invercargill 29 Jul 1971 aged 39 years. |
| HOSKIN, Kenneth Roy | 11695 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth on 14 Mar 1930. Entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1948 as an Assistant Steward. Served in Tamaki, Taupo, Philomel and Bellona. Changed his trade to Ordinary Seaman on 23 Jan 1951 while in Taupo. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Left in hospital with influenza in Hong Kong when the ship sailed. Re-joined Hawea about a month later most likely in Sasebo, Japan. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel and Bellona and was DEE on 5 Mar 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Victoria, Australia in 2003. |
| HOTERE, Charlie | 203963 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 08/09/2054 | Born Mitimiti 23 Nov 1927 northern side Hokianga Harbour. Labourer for G.G. Craig, Parnell, Auckland. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcement. He had difficulty adhering to military discipline throughout his time in the Army. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1951 (1st Flight) by Teal flight to Sydney then sailed in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Initially served in 161 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to NZRTU for CATC course 24 Apr 1952. Committed a misdemeanour while on course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA NZRTU on completion of CATC course 16 Jun 1952. Promoted from Gunner through Lance Bombardier, Bombardier to Temporary Sergeant 10 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni (furlough) for RTNZ 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned for Korea 12 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea as a Sergeant and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Feb 1953. Reduced to rank of Gunner during Mar 1953. Rebuilt his career but still had conflicts with military discipline through the remainder of his service. Also served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Later Gun Sergeant on Dog 4 gun. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas three years 33 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM, Died Kelston, Auckland, 7 Apr 2005 aged 75 years. |
| HOTTON, Thomas | 208730 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/08/2052 | 21/01/2055 | Born Naseby, Otago, 26 Sep 1930. Farm Labourer in Wedderburn Central Otago. Came from Palmerston, Otago. Attested 17 Mar. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18–29 Aug 1952 Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Committed a misdemeanour and received 14 days CB. M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 4 Oct 1952. TFFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. M/O to HQ RASC 1 Comwel Div (NCO School) 8–28 Feb 1953 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed 2i/c Section ‘C’ Tpt Pl. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 3 Aug 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 28 Sep 1953. Reverted to Driver when CTBA 2i/c Section. M/O to NZRTU 6 Oct 1953. His original service was completed in Feb 1954 and he re-engaged for a further six months service. Posted to NZ Base HQ 21 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Jul 1954 appointed Welfare NCO and to Lance Corporal 30 Dec 1954. Granted a further six months extension of service dating from 13 Aug 1954. Granted 28 days Furlough in Japan 23 Sep–20 Oct 1954. To Report to NZ Base HQ on expiry of Furlough. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Nov 1954 and M/I 22 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Dec 1954. Medically re-boarded and M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 30 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 18 Jan 1955 (medical) and deplaned Harewood 21 Jan 1955. Served overseas two years 166 days. Discharged 31 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOUGH, Harold Hona | 13234 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Manukau, Chatham Islands, NZ, 10 Apr 1934. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 2 Feb 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Aug 1950. Drafted to Bellona 19 Jan–28 May 1952. Drafted to Taupo 29 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Oct 1951. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 bur he remained in the ship until 25 Jan 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Dec 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Jan 1953 but RUN 24 Oct 1953. Recovered 3 Feb 1956 and was discharged SNLR 3 Feb 1956. It is not known if he received the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal or any other medallic awards for his service. |
| HOUGH, Raymond Edward | 204330 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born 6 Jul 1923. Came from Devonport. Served in BCOF, Japan. (455708, Private, NZMC. Fireman from Newton, Auckland. Next-of-kin, Mr E.D. Hough (father) Newton, Auckland.) Also served for short time in RNZAF. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Served in 16 Fd Regt but battery not known One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji, and disembarked in Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged 3 May 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Auckland 15 Feb 1977 aged 53 years. Buried RSA Section Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. |
| HOUGHTON, Arthur | 206108 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Came from Martinborough. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZASC and served in the NZ Tpt Platoon. May have also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight to Sydney then by Teal flying boat to NZ arriving 6 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 117 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Jul 1952 and returned to Martinborough. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1384 was sent to his mother’s address in Martinborough on 12 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| HOUGHTON, Colin Vinson | 11516 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Featherston 15 Jan 1929 but his hometown was Martinborough. Painter and paper hanger before enlisting in the RNZN on 15 May 1947. Granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman and issued the Service No NZ11516. After completing his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona before being sent to Australia for a course in Torpedo detection. After the course he was rated Able Seaman, Torpedo Detector 3rd Class and returned to Bellona which was cruising in NZ waters. Advanced to Able Seaman on 31 Jul 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. ASDIC operator. Travelled to Korean waters via Raoul Island, Fiji to Japan. Was involved in patrols and escort duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. On arrival Rotoiti relieved Hawea at Sasebo. On 22 Feb, while anchored in the Han River estuary to provide gunfire support during a planned raid on enemy positions, she came under heavy fire from three shore batteries and withdrew without casualties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sydney. DEE 26 May 1953 and returned to Martinborough. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to, NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HOUGHTON, Francis Noel (Frank) | 12865 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Featherston 13 Nov 1926. Employed as a motor driver before he entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 13 Jan 1949. Like many of those who joined RNZN in the late 1940s he was trained in Tamaki and Philomel. His first sea service was in the cruiser Bellona 3 Sep 1949–14 Jan 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 10 Dec 1949. Served in Philomel and Tamaki until drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 on the second deployment to Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. Left in hospital with influenza in Hong Kong when the ship sailed. He travelled from Hong Kong in HMS Newcastle a British light cruiser (14 Apr–7 Jun 1953). Re-joined Hawea and came back to NZ arriving 29 Aug 1953. He stayed in Hawea until 23 Nov 1953 and then served in Philomel. Drafted to Irirangi 4 Feb–29 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 12 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Paraparaumu in 2001. |
| HOUGHTON, Lawrence | 13287 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Masterton 11 Aug 1932. Employed as a civil servant before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki, he was drafted to Bellona for his initial sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Feb 1952. Served in Philomel 30 May 1952–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean coastal waters with the British Far East Fleet and later in Malayan waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Later served in Bellona again and in Black Prince and Royalist 1 Apr–9 May 1957 the three big ships of the RNZN at the time. RUN 9 May 1957 and was recovered a month later and returned to Philomel. DEE 10 Aug 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Takapuna, 23 Sep 1999. Later entitled to NZOSM and possibly NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HOUGHTON, Neil | 208271 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born Christchurch 29 Dec 1929. Forestry worker and bulldozer driver, State Forestry Dept, Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for service in Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20–29 Sep 1951 and remains on X(ii) List. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 1–10 Oct 1951. May have also served in NZ Tpt Pl or in Div HQ Tpt Pl. Had several TODs to NZ Base HQ and to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni (Furlough) 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Re-emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 for Korea. Re-entered Japan 31 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1953 and re-entered Korea. M/O NZ Base HQ, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Jul 1953. Failed to adhere to R&SOs and lost time and money. Released from detention direct to unit 10 Oct 1953. Committed further misdemeanours. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11 Apr 1954. Embarked Kure 6 May 1954 on SS Taiyuan for return to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 5 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 14 Feb 2006 aged 77 years. |
| HOULKER, Thomas Edward | 207706 | Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Nelson 6 May 1929. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and landed at Pusan. On arrival in Korea he was employed in in the NZ Sigs Troop and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC on 20 Oct 1951. He then served in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ for discharge at the completion of his engagement. He flew from Japan to Sydney Australia and continued by a flight to deplane in New Zealand on 26 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1386 was sent to his mother’s address in Nelson on 12 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 22 Feb 1999 aged 69 years. |
| HOUNSELL, William James | 206782 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 26/11/2054 | Born Blenheim 30 Jul 1928. Schoolteacher at Motea, Southern Hawkes Bay. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached to 16 Fd Regt. Detached from NZ Base Signals Troop and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy on 22 Nov 1952. Promoted Sergeant during TOD to Korea. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 9 Jun 2003 aged 76 years. |
| HOUSTON, Murray Frederick | 203715 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver Operator Field Regiment. M/O to NZ Based HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning from a Teal flight at Auckland 21 Jun 1952 ex Sydney. Served Overseas one year 159 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOUSTON, Thomas A (Tom) | 301834 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD the same day as did Craftsman Barnett. Also served in 48 Light Aid Detachment. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged direct to unit 29 Oct 1953. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 153 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, 23 Apr 2000. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HOVELL, Lonewood David (Dave) | 206626 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Te Araroa 30 Jun 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Served 22 years. Later Corporal, RNZASC, Linton Camp, 1 Aug 1968. Also awarded LS&GC Medal (Military). Still at the same unit in Jun 1977. Retired from the Q Store, Headquarters 2 Task Force Region, Linton Camp 9 Aug 1979. Living in Palmerston North in 2003. Died Palmerston North, 22 Jan 2008 aged 80 years. |
| HOWARD, James William | 208626 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Timaru 14 Jan 1921. Railway employee, Timaru. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Within a few days of arriving in Korea he started breaching R&SOs which continued throughout his time in Kayforce. Twice converted a vehicle for his own use. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 13 Mar 1954 on furlough and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 264 days. Did not return to Korea. Discharge (approved) 13 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals. Not known if any other awards issued. |
| HOWARTH, Stephen | 15889 | Mechanician (Engineering) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 9 Feb 1940. Enlisted in the RNZN in Christchurch 24 May 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. After completing his initial training in Tamaki he served in Philomel and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 9 Aug 1957 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 9 May 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Drafted to Endeavour 1 Dec 1958 and possibly went on a supply run to Antarctica in the summer season. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 10 Aug 1959. He was serving in Philomel when he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 10 Aug 1960. Drafted to Royalist 1 Sep 1960 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Mechanician (Engineering) on 9 Jan 1960 [sic]. It is presumed that this advance was meant to be 9 Jan 1961. He served in Philomel 10 Jan 1961–21 Feb 1963 and then in Royalist again 22 Feb 1963–5 Nov 1964. He also served in Waikato, in COMAUCK and Kiama, where he advanced to Marine Engineer Mechanician 1st Class on 31 Jan 1969. Further postings occurred to Philomel, Waikato, Philomel and Waikato again, always moving forward in rank. Towards the end of his career he was sent to the UK on 10 May 1978 (his posting cards shows that he was sent to Britain for advanced training but he returned to Tasman in NZ on 8 Jun 1978). Awarded British Empire Medal QB Hons 1971 and the Naval LS&GC Medal 9 Feb 1973. Discharged to RA 27 May 1979. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| HOWAT, Donald | 204174 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/06/2054 | Born Whakatane 16 Apr 1929. Baker at P.E. Lynds Bakery, Whakatane. Attested 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked ship from Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 to Pusan, Korea disembarking 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Attached FAP NZRTU 15 Feb–31 Mar 1952. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. M/I 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU and CTBA 31 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jul 1952 then to Acting Lance Corporal 8 Dec 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 Dec 1952 on the Furlough List but was admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 Dec 1952 to 6 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 and RTNZ on 19 Feb 1953 on furlough. Emplaned as Lance Corporal (effective from 8 Oct 1952 but mentioned in Routine Orders of 16 Jan 1953) on a Teal flight to Sydney with the 6th Reinforcements for Korea on 26 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 7 Apr 1953 and was re-posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 May 1953 and to Corporal 22 Jul 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 8 Aug and was attached FAP NZ Base HQ 13–24 Aug 1953 for Cricket Tour. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 26 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 23 Sep 1953 and to Sergeant 17 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 278 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Sep 1954. Died Tauranga, 16 Jun 2007 aged 78 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HOWE, John Robert | 14436 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born 3 Mar 1920 in the UK. Joined the RN on 24 Oct 1940 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class and was issued the Service No C/MX 73431. After training at Pembroke was drafted to Dido (light cruiser) on 11 Feb 1941 serving in this one vessel until 12 Apr 1944. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and then to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 2 Feb 1944. He served in the Atlantic on convoy protection an in the Mediterranean on running supplies to Malta then assisting in the evacuation of troops from Cyprus in May 1941 where Dido suffered damage from German and Italian bombs. He then went with the ship to New York for a refit and then returned to the Mediterranean in Dec 1941. Dido was involved in the Second Battle of Sirte and in Apr 1943 she returned to Britain for another refit. Dido was also used for supporting the landings on Sicily and the in Sep she escorted 600 troops to Taranto where the Italian fleet surrendered. He was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 11 May 1946. It is not known what medals he received but they may be the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. John Howe entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 12 Apr 1954 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and was advance the next day to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. On arrival in NZ he served briefly in Philomel then was drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 1 Feb 1956. Drafted 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 27 Aug 1958. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 28 Jul 1959. He continued to provide good service and served in Pukaki, Royalist, COMAUK and returned to Philomel 16 Jan 1967 and advanced to Chief Marine Engineering Artificer on 9 Nov 1967. Awarded British Empire Medal 11 Jun 1966. Discharged to RA 29 Sep 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| HOWE, Patrick (Paddy) | 301553 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 18/02/2054 | Born Russell, Northland, 5 Oct 1931. Came from Rawhiti. Served in 6th intake of CMTG and became a TF soldier. He was a driver for NZ Railways at Whangarei. Attested for Kayforce on 21 Apr 1953. His training commenced in Papakura Camp and went to Burnham for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney as a Signalman, continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni on 15 Aug 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ 17 Nov 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 Nov 1953. He was apparently discharged from hospital. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Dec 1953 for a lung operation. TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Feb 1954 for medical reasons and emplaned Iwakuni on 6 Feb 1954. RTNZ as medical cot case. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney on 18 Feb 1954. Served overseas 191 days, Discharged 11 Jun 1954. Died Sydney, Australia, 3 Aug 1999 aged 68 years, was buried at Paramatta 13 Aug 1999. |
| HOWE, Rex William | 10844 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 16 Oct 1920. Employed as a fitter and turner before he joined the RNZN on 17 May 1945 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on a 12-year engagement. This was reduced to six years dating from 1 Apr 1946. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki but more concentrated training was continued in Philomel 7 Jun–9 Nov 1945. Drafted to Gambia 10 Nov 1945–21 Feb 1946 which was in Devonport in a non-operational state. Rex Howe then served in Philomel until 2 Feb 1947 when he was then drafted to Bellona. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 17 Nov 1946 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 18 May 1948. He returned to Philomel 1 Feb 1949–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Tutira 1 Feb 1950–30 Aug 1951. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Force in Korea. She RTNZ 30 May 1951 and Rex Howe remained in the ship until 30 Aug 1951. The remainder of his service was in Philomel and he was DEE 31 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He may have qualified for the NZ War Service Medal and is later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later a Refrigeration Engineer. Died Community Healthcare Trust (CHT) Waiuku 19 Mar 2022 in his 102nd year. |
| HOWE, Vernon Heron | 204578 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 28/04/2054 | Born Otorohanga 9 May 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked from NZ 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 30 Sep 1947. 655358, Driver, NZASC. Truck driver from Frankton Junction, Hamilton. (Next-of-kin, Mrs R.M. Howe (mother) Frankton Junction.) Discharged from Jayforce 30 Oct 1947. Lorry driver for W. Chuck, Carrier, Kaitaia. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to NZRTU as RNZASC Instructor. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC (NCO School) 10 May–2 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953, Temporary Corporal 4 Aug 1953 and appointed Section Commander, to Corporal 4 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 22 Mar 1954 when he was appointed Transport Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 9 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 76 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Sydney New South Wales 1993. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOWELL, John Dennis | 208043 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Dunedin 20 Jul 1925. Served in BCOF, Japan. 644195, Driver, NZASC. Apprentice Blacksmith from Kaikorai, Dunedin. Next-of-kin Mr T.C. Howell (father), Kaikorai, Dunedin. Embarked Lyttelton on HMT 95 (Empire Pride) 29 May 1946 and served in 16th NZ Workshop, NZEME also served in RNZASC. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Blacksmith, NZ Railways, Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 21 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 26 Oct 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 May 1952, Temporary Bombardier 28 Jun 1952 and to Bombardier 1 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged 21 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in 31 Bty Dunedin from 29 Jun 1953 to Dec 1957 and rose to rank of Sergt. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Mosgiel, 30 May 1998 74 years. |
| HOWELL, Melvyn George | 657819 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Paraparaumu, 13 Jul 1927. Served in Jayforce. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946 Served in 22 NZ Bn. Embarked Japan 6 Aug 1947 for RTNZ and disembarked NZ 27 Aug 1947. He was a farmer but was employed at Porirua Mental Hospital. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Embarked Sasebo for two to three-day trip to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Oct 1953 and was discharged to unit 5 Oct 1953. Re-admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9–17 Oct 1953 and discharged direct to unit. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 20–26 Jan 1954 and discharged direct to unit. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) ex Sydney Served in Korea one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOWELLS, Gwervil Griffiths | 12715 | Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Treorchy, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK, on 1 Oct 1922. Employed as a lorry drivers’ mate before he entered the RN. Had served several years in the RN. When he entered the RNZN at Cook on 6 Mar 1949 he was granted the rate of Stoker Mechanic and the next day advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Cook became Maori on 1 Apr 1949 and he was drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949–31 Jan 1950. He was one of the crew who brought the ship to NZ. Served in Philomel for a short time to familiarise himself with the RNZN. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 31 May 1950. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 31 May 1951. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Drafted to Kiwi (minesweeper and submarine killer of WWII fame) on 29 Apr 195–2 Dec 1952. He was briefly in Philomel awaiting return to Maori from where he was DEE on 12 Mar 1953. His WWII Medals are not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, possibly NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HOWES, Ralph Norman | 206497 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Sevenoaks, UK, 24 Sep 1929. He was a farmer but was employed at Porirua Mental Hospital. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Attended OCTU at Trentham Camp and was posted to Kayforce while attending OCTU 21 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for three-day trip to Korea. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. M/I 10 Tpt Coy posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl 23 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Sep 1952 but reverted to Driver, Acting Lance Corporal on ceasing to hold appointment of Storeman. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 31 Jul and was discharged to unit 8 Aug 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HOWES, Richard William | 596742 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Shipston-on-Stour, UK, on 29 Sep 1922. Richard entered the RN on 9 Nov 1937 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Ganges (the RN Boys training school) he was drafted to Cornwall (heavy cruiser) 21 Oct 1938–12 Jan 1939 followed by service in Rodney (battleship with 16-inch or 406.4mm main guns). He served in Rodney from 13 Jan 1939–15 Dec 1943 and was aboard in her during the Norwegian campaign where she was hit by a German 500kg bomb which did not explode but exited sideways after striking the armoured deck. He was also in her when searching for German shipping and sinking of Bismarck on 27 May 1941. Rodney fired her 16-inch guns and scored many hits and fired torpedoes becoming the only battleship to hit another battleship with torpedoes. He advanced from Boy 1st Class to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) while serving in Rodney. He served in Drake 16 Dec 1943–9 Sep 1944 and was then drafted to Newfoundland (light cruiser) 8 Sep 1944–25 Oct 1946 advancing to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 17 Jan 1946. While serving in Newfoundland she was with the British Pacific Fleet and took part in supporting the Australian 6th Division in New Guinea, attacked the Japanese naval base on Truk (Operation Inmate, Caroline Islands), bombarded the Japanese city Kamaishi and was part of the force that took over the naval base at Yokosuka. He also served in Sultan, HMNZS Philomel as Petty Officer (Temporary) 17 Nov 1946–14 Apr 1947 and in Singapore 15 Apr–10 Oct 1957. Discharged from the RN by Purchase on 10 Oct 1947. His WWII awards are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN in Philomel on 30 Nov 1950 as an Able Seaman and advanced over the next two-days to Petty Officer. Drafted to Taupo on 5 Dec 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 but he remained in her until drafting to Philomel on 26 Jan 1953. He also served in Tamaki and Pegasus (Reserve station in Christchurch) and was DEE on 24 Mar 1955. He was entitled to Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOWETT, Roy Thomas | 12614 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2053 | Born Fulham, London, 6 Mar 1925. Served during WWII in the Royal Navy with Service No JX563193. He enlisted in the RNZN in London on 6 Feb 1949 in the rate of Able Seaman. Served in Tutira then in Bellona from 15 Sep 1949. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 7 Jun 1950 and remained with that ship until Oct 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Advanced to Leading Seaman and then Acting Petty Officer 7 Jun 1951. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. He served again in Bellona 14 May 1952 to 25 Sep 1952 during which time he advanced to Petty Officer on 31 May 1952. Bellona sailed on a training voyage and to take naval stores to the UK. Bellona also took part in a large NATO exercise. While in the UK Roy Howett served briefly in HMS Fleetwood and at HMS Royal Arthur and while attending a Coxswain’s Course was in Victoria Barracks Advanced to Petty Officer on 31 Aug 1952. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince, Bellona and then Black Prince again. DEE on 28 Nov 1955. Died Auckland, 7 Sep 2005 aged 90 years. |
| HOWIE, John Alexander | 969424 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born 2 Aug 1932. Came from Invercargill. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Invercargill 31 Aug 2001. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HOWMAN, Murray Maldon | 204433 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 15/10/2052 | Born Tasmania, Australia 30 Jul 1929. Came from Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct for Medical RTNZ and deplaned 15 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 Nov 1952. Returned to Tasmania and died Burnie, Tasmania 17 Oct 1990 aged 61 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HOY, Geoffrey Thomas | 208272 | Temporary Lance Corporal | Kayforce HQ Detachment | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for three-day trip to Korea. M/O NZ Force HQ and Sent from Kure, Japan to attend a course in Singapore. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ while attending Clerks Course RASC School, Singapore 28 Jan 1952–11 Apr 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ 11 Apr 1952. GSM dispatched 14 May 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Died Nelson 24 May 1997. |
| HUBAND, Kenneth Roydon | 203539 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Legal Sec | NZ Regt | 10/12/2050 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland 2 Dec 1925. Solicitor. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Legal Staff Officer, NZ Base Headquarters Legal Section, in NZ Regt at Pusan. TSFD from Infantry to RNZA 31 Mar 1953 and was employed as Assistant Adjutant 16 Fd Regt. Played in Kayforce Cricket Team. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 17 Jul 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Territorial Force Officer 1954–75 at first a member of 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery then employed as Legal Staff Officer Northern Military District 1955 to 19 Jan 1975. Promoted Major 27 May 1969. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Possibly ED? Retired from Territorial Force in the rank of Major. Life member of Onehunga RSA and RSA Bowling Club. Awarded the RSA M Badge and Certificate of Merit. Living at Auckland in 2004. Died Auckland 18 Jul 2013 aged 88 years. |
| HUBAND, Roy Edward | 207730 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Maungaturoto north of Wellsford 3 Dec 1928. Previous service in RNZAF for two years from mid-1946. Service No 461833. Served overseas in RNZAF Sqn in BCOF, Japan from 6 Feb 1947 to 24 Mar 1948. Discharged at his own request 18 May 1948. Enlisted in KMB during late 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24 Sep 1952. Later Lance Bombardier, Signals NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 29 Oct 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Whangarei 28 Oct 2016 aged 87 years. |
| HUBBARD, Albert Edward | 211278 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Waipukurau 29 Oct 1929. Engine driver 2nd Class for first deployment and was a labourer for his second enlistment. Attested 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. His tine in the Army started badly with several breaches of military discipline. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat to Sydney. Flown by civil air to Japan via New Guinea and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Nov 1953, entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 29 Sep and was discharged to Unit 11 Oct 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 17–27 Oct and was discharged to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954 to Pusan for embarkation, TSFD to the NZ Roll and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9). Discharged 10 Jan 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 10 Oct 1954 and emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 for Korea. Re-entered Japan 4 Dec 1955 and M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 15 Dec 1955. This deployment started badly several misdemeanours. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 1 May 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas two years 276 days. Attested in the Regular Force 4 Nov 1959. Served in RNZASC in Central District Coy, Fort Dorset and in 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Sep 1961. Discharged from 3 Nov 1964 on Completion of Engagement. Died Palmerston North 3 Aug 1971 aged 42 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HUBBARD, Rex Reginald | 514393 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Hamilton 24 Jul 1933. Boilerman for NZ Dairy Coy, Manawaru, Waikato. Served in 9th Intake CMT. Attested 3 Nov 1955 in Kayforce and was posted to RNZASC as a DVR 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Jan 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956 and M/I to this unit 25 Jan 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb for two days in Feb and was discharged to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Sep 1956 then to Temporary Corporal 24 Oct 1956 and to Corporal 13 Mar 1957. He did not adhere to R& SOs and was several times severely reprimanded and fined. TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 on RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ deplaned Auckland 10 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Taradale 26 Aug 2008 aged 75 years. |
| HUBBARD, Robert Charles (Bob) | 208215 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for three-day trip to Korea. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at New Zealand 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Died Greymouth, 18 Jun 2014 aged 88 years. |
| HUCKER, John Earl (Jack) | 203771 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born New Plymouth 5 May 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Farmer from Whangarei. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea travelling via Brisbane and Manila. M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. M/O Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt (RNZA) and employed as Driver in Field Regiment pool, also served in F Troop, 163 Bty. Served from Pusan in the South to North Korea. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (RTNZ Roll No.67) via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1403 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Whangarei. Died Whangarei, 20 Apr 2014 aged 86 years. |
| HUDDLESTON, Maxwell Everard Frederick | 11296 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born 7 Sep 1928. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 Oct 1946. After training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona from 19 Jun 1947. He advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Oct 1947 and remained with that ship until 15 Jun 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 28 Sep 1949 and sailed from Auckland in that ship on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in the UN Forces in Korean waters. He RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950 and was then drafted to Philomel. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 16 Oct 1952. Re-entered the RNZN in Sep 1958 and served in Pukaki in Malaysian and Singaporean waters in 1959. During this period of service he served in Lachlan, Otago and Rotoiti. His Korea and UN Korea Medals were replaced at cost after he lost them. Discharged in Sep 1964. Re-joined the RNZN as a General Duties hand in 1965–66. Later lived in Helensville. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, PJM and KWSM. |
| HUDDLESTONE, Desmond Arthur | 13229 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Linwood, Christchurch 14 Jul 1934. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 2 Feb 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted as Boy 1st Class to Bellona followed by service in Kaniere. He returned to Bellona briefly and was then drafted to Rotoiti 1 Dec 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 16 Jan 1952. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 and remained in his ship. Drafted to Philomel on 1 Aug 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 14 Apr 1953. Served in Tamaki 24 Sep 1953–20 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–10 Oct 1955. Served in Irirangi 11 Oct 1955–14 Feb 1957. Drafted to Rotoiti 15 Feb 1957–17 Mar 1958. DEE from Philomel 13 Jul 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HUDSON, Albert Ben | 204366 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Whakatane 22 Mar 1927. He was an employee of the State Forestry Department Rotorua. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 24 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in BHQ, 161 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 18 Feb 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 20 Feb 1954. Did not adhere to R&SOs several times. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 306 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Not fit for civil occupation (torn external cartilage left knee) and remained under medical care. Discharged 11 Mar 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 25 Jul 2000 aged 73 years. |
| HUDSON, Bernard | 206498 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/2053 | Born Napier 10 Sep 1927. Served in BCOF, Japan. (815752, Temporary Corporal, NZAPC. Clerk from Thorndon, Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mr S.G. Hudson (father) Thorndon, Wellington.) Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and entered Japan 9 Aug 1947. Served in NZ Pay Office. To be Private 1-star, Temporary Corporal 5 Aug 1947. Known to have been at Chofu when he breached Camp Standing Orders. Embarked Japan 21 Jul 1948 for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Discharged 23 Sep 1948. Carpenter working in the Rehab Dept in Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 2 Aug 1951 while at sea. M/O from Darwin 7am 25 Aug 1951 and flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 26 Aug 1951. Sailed from Sasebo and entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Aug 1951. Reverted to Driver on ceasing to be Lance Corporal Clerk 5 Nov 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Jan and M/I to this unit on 28 Jan 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 Fen 10 Mar 1952 and was discharged to unit. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Apr and discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot 1 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Leave Centre Tokyo 7 Jul 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 24–29 Sep 1952 and returned to BLC Tokyo. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA BLC Tokyo and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for medical RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Jan 1953 From Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 154 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Died Whanganui 16 Jun 1975 aged 74 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUDSON, Jack John (JJ or Joe) | 204467 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Whakatane 10 Oct 1930. Civilian trade carpenter before joining Kayforce. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Travelled by ship from Sasebo, Japan to Korea. Employed as gun number on Dog 1 Gun, 162 Bty. Served mainly in Imjin River area and near Hill 355. Was involved in a fire fight with Communist gunners. Promoted through the ranks to Gun Sergeant Dog 1 Gun. Pictured in K Force Despatches, Nov 2016, with Gunners Paul Te Kani, Kiri Martin, J.J Hudson, Boy Mangu and Lance Bombardier J. Popata. Played for 16 Fd Regt rugby team. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Arrived on the last flight on a Sunderland from Sydney to Mechanics Bay, Hobsonville, Auckland. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 24 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living in Manurewa in 2006. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUDSON, Walter James | 207797 | Corporal | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Wellington 10 Sep 1920. Postmaster from Roxburgh. Served in NZ Military Forces 1940–42, then served in 2 NZEF Divisional Signals (256141) and embarked between Jul and Dec 1942. At WWII end he came back to NZ. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to Force HQ Sigs Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned NZ 26 Apr 1952. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died 15 Sep 1988 having just had his 68th birthday. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUDSON, William | 12723 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland 27 Feb 1924. Had served in the RN with Service No P/JX 710538 from 13 Jun 1944 to 1 Sep 1949. When he entered the RNZN at Cook on 13 Mar 1949 he was granted the rate of Able Seaman (Radar Plotter 3rd Class) qualification. He never improved on this rate in his five years with the RNZN. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crew member who sailed the ship to join the RNZN Fleet in Auckland. On arrival in NZ he remained in this ship and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Force in Korea. She RTNZ 30 May 1951 and he remained in her until 27 Jul 1951. He served in Tamaki and Philomel with just a brief spell in Stawell during Apr–May 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–4 Feb 1954. DEE 26 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The medals he may have received for his RN service are not known. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUFFADINE, Andrew James | 208171 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Invercargill 3 Dec 1928. Shunter for New Zealand Railways at Invercargill. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 18 Jan for travel to Pusan and entered Korea 20 Jan 1952. Posted to HQ platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to NZRTU 1 Feb–1 May 1952. Played either wing or fullback in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Southland Provincial Junior and senior club player in Invercargill.) Sent on TOD to NZ Base HQ 28 Aug–21 Oct and was then attached to 16 Fd Regt 24 Oct–8 Nov 1952. Also attached to NZ Base Signal Troop for short while ending on 16 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Southland Hospital, Invercargill 10 May 1978 aged 49 years of age. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUGHES-HALLETT, Peter Richardson Michael | 13060 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born 16 Feb 1923 in the UK. Royal Navy officer on 3 years loan to the RNZN. Royal Navy Officer until 1952; seniority dated from 1 Sep 1944. On loan to RNZN and served in Tutira from 14 Feb 1949-1951. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Qualified for Torpedo and Anti-Submarine warfare. Also appointed Torpedo & Anti-submarine officer for duties with 11 Frigate Force. Returned to the UK and the RN on SS Ruahine. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUGHES, Arthur Brian | 688507 | Sapper | ? | RNZE | 21/04/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch. 21 Apr 1954 for Japan on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Not known how employed in Korea. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni 1 May 1955 to Australia for RTNZ and deplaned from a Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1955. Discharged 8 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HUGHES, Barry Bernard | 13269 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Matamata 11 Sep 1931. Post Office technician at Wellington prior to joining RNZN on 20 May 1950. Enlisted as Stoker. First sea service was in Bellona 18 Jan 1951 to 14 Feb 1952. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 25 May 1951. Held an appointment in Philomel for a short time before returning to Bellona. Drafted to Pukaki as Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 17 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. Promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic 7 Jan 1954. RTNZ 21 May 1956 but remained in this ship for a further three months before receiving next posting. Also served in Lachlan. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (M). Later served in Hawea and Rotoiti. DEE 24 May 1958 having reached the rate of Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. Living in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia 2005. |
| HUGHES, Beau Poupatatea | 206783 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 04/03/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Posted 16 Fd Regt From NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Discharged 3 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1409 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to his given address in Levin. Living at Levin. Died Palmerston North Hospital, 27 Feb 2004. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUGHES, George Leslie Albert | 514197 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/04/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Matamata 14 Oct 1932. Entered Papakura Camp for service in Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. Obtained written consent from his parents as he was under 21 years of age. Posted to Burnham Camp for RNZASC Corps Training. Returned to Papakura Camp for Embarkation Leave then emplaned 6 Apr 1954 Mechanics Bay, Auckland, in a Teal Sunderland flying boat to Rose Bay in Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas Super Constellation aircraft via Darwin where they stayed overnight. Travelled onto Manila where the aircraft was refuelled before travelling to Guam. Stayed on a US Army Base for the night. On arrival in Japan, they were taken to Kure where they stayed for about a week before travelling for three-days on the ship WO-San to Pusan. Stayed in a British Army Transit Camp awaiting a train to Seoul the next day. This trip took 12 hours and on arrival at Seoul were uplifted by 10 Tpt Coy vehicles and taken to their units. George was posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy (commanded by Major K.G. Miles) which was then located near the 38th Parallel. A Platoon was commanded by Captain Gow and the 2i/c was Lieutenant ‘Sleepy’ Williams. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 for RTNZ deplaning 6 Jun 1955 Auckland from RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955 and re-embarked for Korea on 3 Dec 1955 and travelled by RNZAF aircraft via Australia, Port Moresby and Guam. Served in a similar location to previous trip. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings aircraft on 23 Apr 1956 in the rank of Driver. Discharged from Kayforce again on 6 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Everton Hills, Queensland, Australia in Jan 2005. |
| HUGHES, Graham Leslie | 14186 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/09/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch 5 Oct 1935. Worked at Post & Telegraph Department Kaiapoi prior to joining RNZN. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 3 Oct 1952 but within six months he was reclassified as Boy Telegraphist then to Ordinary Telegraphist on 5 Apr 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 6 Aug 1953 for his first sea service then to Black Prince on 9 Nov 1953 remaining with that ship until 18 Aug 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 in the rate of Telegraphist and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Later served in Royalist 24 Sep 1958 to 7 Jun 1960 advanced to Leading Telegraphist then to Leading Radio Operator. He served twice in Irirangi. DEE 4 Oct 1961. Awarded NZOSM, NGCM clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| HUGHES, Leslie Owen | 203716 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Appears to have been employed by the Otematea and Rodney Times at Warkworth. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number Fd Regt pool and also served in 161 Bty. Accidentally injured 19 Nov 1951, “No action required”. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1411 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 was sent to an address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Manly, Australia, 19 Feb 2016 aged about 85 years. |
| HUGHES, Martin Bernard | 208812 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born 24 Apr 1922. Came from Spreydon, Christchurch. Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood approx 7.40am, 12 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Dec 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1412 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1998. |
| HUGHES, Massey | 508016 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan and on arrival was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Discharged 11 Jan 1955 and reposted to TF. Died Te Awamutu 9 Apr 2011. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOS,M NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HUGHES, Michael Joseph John Eugene | 208172 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni late Aug or early Sep 1951. He then travelled by ship from Sasebo Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 15 Oct 2010. |
| HUGHES, Wilfred | 689430 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Taumarunui 15 Oct 1931. Employed by Claude Neon Lights, Wellington. Served in CMT 6th intake. Serving TF soldier in Wellington Regt for two years. Enlisted in Kayforce 5 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 as a Gunner on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Sep 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9–11 Oct 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6–11 May 1955 and discharged direct to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 240 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HUGHES, William Arthur | 341773 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 16/09/2056 | Born Birmingham, UK, 7 Nov 1930. Previous service as Private with Service No 22108656 in the Royal Warwickshire Regt. Driver for NZ Glass Works before enlisting in Kayforce on 7 Sep 1954. Emplaned 4 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan 1955 and entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Employed in C Platoon as a driver. Married Miss Etsuko Ogura at Tokyo on 18 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 204 days. Embarked Kure 18 Jul 1956 on HMT Asturias (an indulgence passage) to Singapore and flew from Singapore by BOAC to the UK accompanied by his wife. Discharged 16 Sep 1956 in the UK. Applied from Australia, to re-join the NZ Army in 1965. This did not proceed. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HUGHES, William Phillips | 30484 | Captain | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 26/08/2053 | 17/03/2054 | Born Auckland 7 Nov 1920. Student teacher who served in 1 Auckland Regt, Territorial Force 1 Jul 1940 until transferring to RNZAF Area Pool 14 Aug 1941 then to RNZN. Served in RNZNVR from 10 Feb 1942–31 Mar 1946. His naval service commenced as Naval Airman 2nd Class. Sent to HMS St Vincent, Gosport, 22 Feb 1942 where he underwent training for the Fleet Air Arm. Next sent to HMS Deadalus a RN Air Station in the UK then to HMS Saker II in the USA 1 Oct 1942 to 21 Jun 1943 for fighter course. Promoted Temporary Sub-Lieutenant 22 Dec 1943. Posted 20 Mar 1944 to 1832 Sqn, RNAS, HMS Gannet, a fleet Air Arm base in Northern Ireland from where aircraft provided cover for convoys during the 2nd Battle of the Atlantic. He then served in 852 Sqn flying a Wildcat Mk V fighter, operating from HMS Nabob, an escort carrier, involved in protection of convoys to and from Russia and was damaged by U–345 (position 71.42N 19.11E) during the search and attack on the Tirpitz. His next station was HMS Sparrowhawk a shore station at Orkney, Scotland followed by service in another escort carrier HMS Trumpeter (outfitted as an anti-submarine carrier) in which he served 14 Oct 1944–2 Jun 1945 before moving onto HMS Heron and then to HMS Cook III in Nov 1945. He was now a Temporary Lieutenant (A). RTNZ 14 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for his WWII Service. School master for Auckland Education Board holding 6 subjects for BA degree. Attested for Regular Force 1 Apr 1950. Appointed to Kayforce 19 Aug 1953 as Captain in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 as Captain on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Sep 1953 and entered Korea the next day. On TOD to Brit Com Sub Area North 28 Sep to 14 Oct 1953. On TOD to 1 Comwel Div 31 Oct 1954 to 25 Jan 1954 when he returned to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas 204 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Apr 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force at Fort Cautley, Devonport. Died while at work at the Defence Electronic Data Processing Unit at Porirua 1 Nov 1966 (now gone). Discharged dead 1 Nov 1966. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM and as he served further north of the Arctic Circle also the Arctic Star. |
| HUGHES, William Thomas | 208933 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/11/2053 | 16/05/2055 | Enlisted in Kayforce circa 23 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flown by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni, 7 Nov 1953. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Harewood, Christchurch 16 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jul 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1415 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Medal entitlement not known at this time. |
| HUGHES, William Thomas (Tomis) Edward | 34825 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.63. 815753, Private, 2 Bn. Jockey from Petone. Next-of-kin Mrs V.J. Hughes (mother), Petone.) Also Regular Force service. Emplaned Wellington 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Served in either 10 Tpt Coy or Div HQ Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Nov 1954 and deplaned Harewood 27 Nov 1954. Served in Korea one year 198 days. Discharged 11 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1416 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Petone, Wellington. Died Tauranga, 7 Jul 2000. |
| HUGHSON, William Andrew | 211099 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Infantry Corps | 24/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (648429, Private, NZ Base HQ. New Zealand Railways fireman from Hawera. Next-of-kin Miss J.A. Hughson (sister) Hawera.) Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HUIA, David P | 329459 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Mangere 10 Nov 1932. Farmhand. Ex TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon. Admitted to Tokyo Army Hospital 24 Mar 1955 abscesses around kidneys. Discharged from Camp Dressing Station to British Leave Unit 6 Apr 1955. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Onehunga, 3 Apr 2002 aged 70 years. |
| HULBERT, Desmond Patrick | 12635 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Southampton, Hampshire, UK, 17 Mar 1928. Employed as a driver before he entered the RN on 16 May 1946 as an Assistant Cook. Nearly all his service was on shore stations apart from his time in HMS Myngs (destroyer) 19 Dec 1946–31 Mar 1947. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 16 Mar 1947. Discharged from the RN 22 Mar 1949. Entered the RNZN at Cook (soon to be renamed Maori) on 13 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 but was soon TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949. He sailed in this ship to NZ and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Kiwi. His posting card is marked RUN 13 Nov 1953. He was recovered after two months away and returned to Philomel on 11 Feb 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Apr 1954–11 Jan 1955. He served briefly in Philomel while awaiting passage to Britain. DEE from Maori 22 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| HULSE, Ronald George (Ron) | 11428 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Huntly 29 Jul 1931. Employed as a message boy for the Farmers Trading Co before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Was in the 11th Class of Seaman Boys. Drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 20 Jan 1948. Served in Taupo 3 Feb 1949–1 Feb 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 29 Jul 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Jan 1950. Served in Philomel 29 Jan 1950–28 Sep 1950. Also served in Bellona again and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 11 Jul–4 Oct 1951. Drafted 26 Nov 1951 to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 on second deployment to Korea via, Raoul Island, Fiji and Kure, Japan. Armourer. Served on the west coast of Korea and was in action in the Han River. Last UN warship to use the Han River. Ship had to let slip the anchor and withdrew under heavy enemy fire. Also at Inchon. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sydney and arrived in Devonport 19 Mar 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel and twice more in Bellona also served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–13 Apr 1955. DEE on 28 Jul 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. President of Howick RSA in 2002. Ron Hulse presented Howick College Student Ubin Kim who won the Prime Minister’s Essay Competition with two books detailing the history of the Korean War before Ubin Kim left for Korea. Ron Hulse died on the Hibiscus Coast 2 May 2020 aged 89 years. |
| HUMBY, Roy Herbert Longland | 13694 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/10/2054 | Born Southampton, Hampshire, UK, on 28 Aug 1924. Enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1942. Extended Service Commission terminated on transfer to RNZN on date stated: R. H. L. HUMBY, 2nd Jul 1951. TSFD to the RNZN in 1951. Seniority as Lieutenant dated from 28 Aug 1946. Appointed to Irirangi as first Lieutenant on 14 Aug 1951. Appointed to Pukaki on second deployment sailing from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he then served in Wakefield as Staff Officer (Operations). Also served in Malayan waters in Pukaki and later Royalist during the Second Commission Voyage to Malayan and Korean waters. During the Confrontation period he served as the Commanding Officer in Otago 1964–66 and was again in Malaysian waters as commander of Waikato. Later Commodore at ACDS (Personnel) Jan 1978. Commanding Officer Otago Aug 1965. Later attached to Singapore Marine Forces. GSM 1962 issued 23 Jan 1970. Chief Staff Officer Commodore Auckland staff 1968. Appointed Aide-de-Camp (additional) to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second on 13 Mar 1978. Later Commodore CBE (NY Hons 1979). Retired on 28 Aug 1979. Returned to the UK. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and GSM 1962 (Malay Peninsula). |
| HUME, Bryan Goodfellow | 11297 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Tauranga 17 Oct 1928. Employed as draper’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 17 Oct 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman on a six-year engagement. After his initial training he was drafted to Bellona 19 Jun 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Oct 1947. Served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki on 21 Sep 1949. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve in Korean waters on the first deployment of NZ Forces to the Korean war. Served mainly on the west coast on patrol and escort duties. Noted the cold as the Korean winter was setting in. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. On RTNZ he then served in Philomel, Bellona and Tamaki and was DEE 2 Oct 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| HUMM, Herbert Lester | 817039 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 01/01/1970 | Born Christchurch 14 Aug 1931. Civil trade fitter for NZ Railways, Wellington. Serving TF soldier. 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but a month later TSFD to RNZASC and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted to 43 US MASH 16 Oct 1955 but DIED in Korea from injuries received in a vehicle accident 21 Oct 1955. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Understood his NOK have received the NZ Memorial Cross. |
| HUMPHREY, John William (Egbert) | 13499 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Newtown, Wellington, 3 Dec 1929. Came from Feilding. Enlisted in RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. Like many others of the time his first ship was Bellona in which he served from 29 Aug 1951–22 Jul 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 28 Sep 1951. Drafted to Pukaki 23 Jul 1953 which was in the Reserved Fleet at the time. Refitted and restored and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korea waters. Served mainly on west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve SE Asia and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Black Prince then returned to serve in Royalist. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 13 Jul 1960 while in Philomel. Then served in Rotoiti 2 Nov 1961 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Jun 1962. Served in Philomel or Royalist until drafted to Santon on 29 Jun 1966. This ship was loaned by the RN to the RNZN, was on operations during Confrontasi and never served in NZ waters. Back in NZ he served in Philomel Haku, Wakefield and was Discharged to RA on 27 Sep 1973. Later Security Guard at Defence House, Wellington. Later issued NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (named ‘HUMPHREY J.W. NZ13499 POME HMNZS ROYALIST’). Later awarded the NZGSM (K). Living in Porirua in 2004. Died Whitby, Porirua, 22 Sep 2011 aged 81 years. |
| HUMPHREY, Lawrence Bruce | 206374 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952 from RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat). Discharged 25 Jun 1952. Went initially to Pahiatua to his father’s home. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dargaville, 18 Jul 2002. |
| HUMPHREYS, Trevor Wynn | 204648 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/10/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Christchurch 16 Feb 1930. Previous service in RNZAF from 28 Apr 1948 but took his discharge within six months. Applied to re-join the RNZAF in 1950 for overseas service only, which the RNZAF would not consider. Was a tram conductor for the Auckland Transport board then bulldozer driver for Epsom Carriers, Auckland. Enlisted 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce and emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Div Sigs Regt 24 Sep 1953 and entered Korea 25 Sep 1953. RTNZ for compassionate reasons, travelling by sea from Pusan to Kure and emplaned Iwakuni and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 17 Nov 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 after compassionate leave and was reposted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov 1953. Re-entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14Aug 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from hospital to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ (Medical) and arrived Auckland 13 Oct 1954 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 44 days. Discharged 4 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| HUMPHRIES, Donald John | 203910 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Timaru 25 Sep 1927. Carpenter’s labourer for H Thomas, Builder, Awanui, Northland. Enlisted in Kayforce 9 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 13 May 1951 and discharged from 3 Stationary Hosp 24 May 1951 to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jul 1951. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU and M/I 22 Jan 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Mar 1952 and was discharged four days later to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sidney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 14 Aug 1952 and returned to Southland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Huntly 15 Apr 1990 aged 63 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUMPHRIES, Michael | 15392 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hammersmith, London, UK, on 14 Apr 1940. Was a student before he entered the RNZN on 19 May 1955 aged 15 years one month. When he turned 18 his service would be for 8 years dated from 14 Apr 1958. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 31 Oct 1955, to Signalman Boy (Provisional) on 14 Dec 1955 and to Junior Signalman 19 Apr 1956. Served in Hawea, Rotoiti and Philomel before he was drafted to Royalist on 23 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 14 Oct 1957. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until 23 Sep 1958. Served in Philomel briefly and was then drafted to Black Prince 30 Oct–5 Nov 1958. Discharged 12 Feb 1959 SNLR. He was then approximately 18 and a half years old. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HUMPHRIES, Raymond | 208495 | Craftsman | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 25 Oct 1929. Came from Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Served in 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD. Also employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1954. Returned to Timaru. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 6 Oct 2005. |
| HUNE, Matepo | 204523 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Poroporo, Whakatane District, 22 Aug 1928. Came from Te Whaiti, Rotorua. Truck Driver for MOW Rotorua. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney and onto Korea by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 31 Dec 1952 and M/I to this unit 3 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Accidentally injured 9 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 10 Jun and was discharged to unit 22 Jun 1953. Had a small number of misdemeanours and had 14 days in Canadian Detention Barracks. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 11 May 1954 and TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit. Discharged to unit 31 May 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 Jun 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 17 Jul 1954 and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged 19 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 14 Dec 1974. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUNT, Alan | 206499 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Rotorua 6 Sep 1920. Previous service in the RNZN for 4½ years. Discharged Engagement expired. Hospital orderly, Waipukurau Hospital Board. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) M/O Darwin 11pm 26 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 2 Oct 1951 and M/I to that unit when he eventually arrived in Korea. Admitted BCOF Gen Hosp 28 Sep and was discharged 16 Oct 1951. Committed some misdemeanours before he entered Korea on 2 Nov 1951. Discipline breaches continued throughout his time in Kayforce. Admitted 26 Fd Amb from NZRTU 27–29 Mar 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Mar–23 Apr 1952. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 22 Jul 1952 then posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 26 Jul 1952. Admitted Fd Amb again 6–9 Feb 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt and served in RHQ. Failed to adhere to R&SOs and was awarded 21 days Field Punishment. Released direct to unit 27 May 1953 and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Jun 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 24 Jun from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Discharged 23 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Omakere 31 Jan 1981 aged 61 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUNT, Cedric Godfrey | 204716 | Captain | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 04/11/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Cheviot, Canterbury, 21 Jul 1920. Bank Clerk Union Bank of Australia, at Whakatane then Hamilton. Attested as Trooper in Waikato Mtd Rifles 20 Nov 1940–30 Apr 1941. On LWOP until TSFD to navy and enlisted 16 May 1941 as a Probationary Writer in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy with Service No NZD 3109. Advanced to Writer 15 Aug 1941. Was at HMS Sultan (Gosport, UK) 12 Sep 1941. At HMS Tana at Mombasa in Jun 1942. Advanced to Leading Writer 11 Jun 1942. Drafted to HMS Hawkins (cruiser) Feb–29 Sep 1943. Was involved in convoy defence and interception duties in the Indian Ocean and visited Bombay, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and Simonstown in South Africa. Drafted to HMS Good Hope (cruiser) 30 Sep–28 Oct 1943. Commissioned Sub-Lieutenant 29 Apr 1944. Engagement ended 20 Mar 1946. Served in RNZNVR 15 Nov 1948–19 Oct 1951. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Joined Territorial Force NZ Military Forces 1949–1953. 1 Fd Engr Regt as TF Officer 13 Nov 1951. Became a Civil Engineer for Opotiki County Council. Appointed to Kayforce 9 Oct 1953 ex 1 Field Engineer Regt, RNZE, Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. M/I NZRTU on deplanement 7 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 16 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 17 Nov 1953 and was appointed OC NZ Base Engr Constr Section. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 3–9 Apr 1954. Relinquished appointment OC NZ Base Engr Constr Section 26 Jun 1954. Moved to the NZ Roll and CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas this tour 309 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS the Emergency Force and TSFD from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1 Field Engineer Regt, to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZE with the rank of Captain, 5 Oct 1954. 20 Dec 1954 at 1 Fd Engr Regt as Captain Promoted Temporary Major 23 Dec 1955. Appointed to the RF 7 Apr 1959 and served in the Middle East as a UN Observer in Palestine and was selected by General Von Horn to accompany him to work in the Congo based at Leopoldville. Took his discharge in London prior to returning to New Zealand. TSFD to the Reserve of Officers in the rank of Major 30 Jun 1962. Posted to the Retired List 21 Jul 1970. His medals are now in the RNZE Museum, Engineer Corps Memorial Centre Linton Camp. |
| HUNT, Desmond Frederick (Snow) | 330998 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Auckland 7 Aug 1931. Sheet Metal worker for Southdown Freezing Works, Penrose, Auckland. Served in 10th Intake CMT. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Sent to Linton Camp for Corps Training 15 May 1954. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZE to RNZA 28 Jun 1954. Posted to NZRTU 4 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–30 Jul 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ and remained on X(ii) List. Twice more admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Posted to NZRTU and then to 16 Fd Regt 15 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 16 Oct 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 21 Jul 1955 (BCFK Boxing Tournament). M/O NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 2 Aug 1955. Had two discipline breaches 17 Sep 1955 including wilful damage to public property. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956 and M/I 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit 16 Mar 1956 (4 Fd Park Sqn, RNZE to complete obligations under Military Training Act 1949. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1425 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Onehunga, Auckland. May have died 7 Jun 1996. |
| HUNT, Ernest Wayne (Buzz) | 206375 | Major | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born Auckland 20 May 2015, Served in 2 NZEF 1940–44 (25627 Sergeant, 35 Fd Bty, NZA). Indian Army 1944–46. Appointed to the Emergency Force from the Retired List. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. On arrival at 27 Comwel Bde at Naegon-ni as 163 (Roger) Battery Commander he was attached to HQ 3 Royal Australian Regiment to provide artillery support to that unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (Temporary Major) London Gazette, 11 Sep 1951 for his work during the Battle of Kapyong. Reposted to Retired List 5 Jul 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUNT, Gordon Seymour | 203757 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/06/2051 | Previous service in 14 Sqn, RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp to train for service in Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Employed as a Driver Operator in 16 Fd Regt. Also served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1951 for RTNZ for medical reasons (walking case–dermatitis). Deplaned Wellington on 18 Jun 1951. Discharged 18 Nov 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Poroti, Whangarei. Also went to Ongarue near Taumarunui. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died at the Trevellyn Home & Hospital, Hamilton on 27 Sep 2007. |
| HUNT, Patrick David (Paddy) | 203540 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/03/2053 | Born during 1929. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Technical Assistant in 161 Bty. Promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni ETD 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU training course. Arrived Auckland on 18 Jul 1951 for commissioning course in Waiouru Camp. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked with 3rd Reinforcements on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. SOS Kayforce 8 May 1953 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lady Allum Home, Milford, Auckland, 20 Dec 2015, aged 86. |
| HUNT, Philip Gordon | 206732 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/05/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK, 4 Nov 1923. Previous service in the British Army. Employed as a reporter for the Dominion newspaper. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Underwent training at Burnham, Waiouru and at Linton Camps. Married 18 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Admitted to 37 Canadian Fd Amb 15 Dec 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Hospital and returned to unit 6 Feb 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ ex TOD to 1 Comwel Div 23 May 1953. Medically re-boarded 4 Mar 1953. Applied for discharge in Japan as he had been offered an appointment with Reuters News Agency in Japan. Discharge in Japan approved. Discharged from Kayforce on 13 Jan 1954. Served in Korea one year 201 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUNT, Reginald | 211331 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Palmerston North 8 Nov 1920. Previous service in the Army. Labourer for Mr J.W. Davis, Inglewood, Attested in Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. TSFD to RNZA in Waiouru 27 Nov 1953 Emplaned 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Mar 1954, entered Korea 8 Mar and M/I to this unit 10 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Jul 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 23 Aug 1954. Admitted CDS Tokyo 18–22 Oct and was discharged direct to unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Nov 1954. Promoted Cpi (Cook) 4 Mar 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas for RTNZ 8 May 1955. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 12 May 1955. Served overseas one year 78 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955. Died Wellington 8 Mar 1978 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HUNT, Stephen William | 207859 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16 p.64. (819610, Driver, NZASC. Labourer from Reefton. Next-of-kin Mrs M.H. Hunt (mother), Reefton.) Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and worked in RHQ. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Aug 1952 and returned to Reefton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On arrival back in NZ he initially went to Reefton. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1427 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Reefton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUNTER, Carl | 208575 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Westport 1927. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier, Lance Bombardier then to Temporary Bombardier and to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 22 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1429 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Westport. Died Westport, 2 Mar 1998. Buried Springston Cemetery, Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| HUNTER, David Meikle | 206175 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born circa 1928. Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952. Discharged 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Foxton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Masterton 28 Jan 1977 aged 49 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUNTER, Harold Lesley | 207943 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1952 and flew to Sydney. Completed the journey by Teal flight and deplaned Wellington 30 May 1952. Discharged 22 Jul 1952 and returned to Invercargill. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1429 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to his address in Invercargill. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUNTER, John Alfred | 12358 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Paddington, London, UK, 11 Aug 1927. Previous service in the Royal Navy (Service No C/LX 752668) from 20 Jun 1945. Served mainly in Royal Arthur, a training centre established near Skegness; then served in Wagtail near Ayr in Scotland; At St Angelo at Malta and at Pembroke Dock in Wales, during the latter part of 1945 through to 1947. Entered RNZN at Cook III, London, on 9 Aug 1948 as a Steward. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck which became HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948. He was a member of the crew of Hawea 10 Oct 1948 to 12 Sep 1949 when that ship was sailed to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he served in Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki on 2 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. Back in NZ he served in Tamaki and Philomel. Also served for a very short time in Bellona. The remainder of his time in the RNZN was served in Philomel and Tamaki. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 16 Aug 1951. He decided to remain in New Zealand rather than take up the option of returning to the UK at the completion of his engagement. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Morrinsville, 12 Oct 1999 aged 72 years. |
| HUNTER, Kenneth Quirk | 206381 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/09/2052 | Born Motherwell, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 24 May 1919. Served in the British Army 1938–44. Surveyor from Christchurch. Appointed to the Emergency Force 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Wounded in action on 9 Oct 1951 in the upper thigh by an exploding enemy shell in the attacks on the advance to Line Jamestown (in area of Hill 317). Evacuated to BCOF and was replaced by Kelly Griffiths. SOS Kayforce 14 Nov 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Nelson 16 Nov 1958 aged 39 years. |
| HUNTER, Peter Colin | 12532 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Paeroa 27 Mar 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys as Seaman Boy Telegraphist on 11 Nov 1948. Also served in Bellona and Lachlan. Drafted to Irirangi near Waiouru. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forced. Was on board the ship when it was straddled by North Korean shore battery fire. Kaniere was also involved in shore bombardment particularly of the coastal railway system and trains. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. His final service was in Irirangi 7 May 1954–28 Aug 1955 and in Philomel 29 Aug 1955 until DEE 4 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later joined New Zealand Police. Living in Newlands, Wellington 2003. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died Ashburton on 11 May 2018 aged 86 years. |
| HUNTER, Samuel (aka RAPA) | 208861 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born 5 Aug 1928. Came from Ruatoria. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1430 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Ruatoria. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Gisborne 16 Apr 2012. Buried Tolaga Bay cemetery. |
| HUNTER, Scott William | 203948 | Lance Corporal | ? | RNZASC | 15/06/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Served in BCOF, Japan. Also served in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Embarked 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Later became Sergeant. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1431 was sent 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Takapuna. Deceased. |
| HUNTER, Tekanio Takirau Frank | 11668 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born New Lynn, Auckland, 23 Feb 1931. He was an apprentice carpenter before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona 30 Nov 1948–23 May 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 23 Feb 1949. Served in Taupo, Waiouru (before the naval signals station was named Irirangi) and Tamaki. Drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. On RTNZ he served in Arataki and then Philomel, but he RUN on 16 Sep 1953 and was not recovered until 18 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged SNLR 29 Dec 1953. |
| HUNTSMAN, Norman Francis | 203828 | Temporary Sergeant | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 07/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Sydney, Australia 3 Oct 1910. Previous service in the Army during WWII in 20 Fd Coy, NZE in Fiji 18 Jul 1942–17 Apr 1943 and was promoted Lance Sergeant during that time. Discharged 14 Apr 1943. Awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Then served in the Interim Army. Enlisted in rank of Private in NZ Temporary Staff and posted to NZ Interim Army Course 3 Mar 1947. M/I Northern District Constr Coy, NZE 5 Mar 1947 but did not stay long as he was discharged 11 Apr 1948. Then employed by Winstone's as a plumber. Enlisted in Kayforce 31 Aug 1950 as a Gunner. Promoted Lance Corporal then a few days later to Corporal and Temporary Sergeant 1 Nov 1950. Member of Advance Party No.1, emplaned Auckland 7 Dec 1950 at on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base Engr Section. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Had several conflicts against military discipline and was reduced to the rank of Lance Corporal 25 Jan 1951. His next offence occurred 22 Feb 1951 which saw him reduced to Sapper and awarded 30 days Field Punishment. Followed by further indiscretions and punishments. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). TSFD to the NZ Roll on 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Sergeant. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. Dies 15 Apr 1965 aged 54 years. Buried Otahuhu Public Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HURA, James | 208216 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 03/07/2054 | Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni and by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Posted to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Jul 1954. Served overseas two years 335 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1433 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to his address in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HURFORD, Kelvin Thomas | 206078 | Gunner | RNZA | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Nelson 23 Jun 1927. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was initially in the Camp HQ Security Section. Later served in RNZA Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned as a Sergeant to NZ by civil air via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged 4 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1434 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Masterton. Living at Hamilton 2005. Entitled to NZDSM. Died peacefully at Phoenix House, Coromandel on 25 Jul 2020 aged 93 years. |
| HURLE, Raymond Stennett | 203066 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Antofagasta, Chile and returned with family to New Zealand. Came from Devonport. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce 3rd Replacements. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam and deplane Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Served as Technical Assistant in 162 Bty Command Post. Served around the 38th Parallel. Was also involved in the parade for General Eisenhower. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Nov 1954. Joined Regular Force 17 Nov 1954 and served in Malaya with the NZ SAS Squadron attached to the British SAS Regiment, during the Malayan Emergency 1955–1957. Awarded State of Perak Distinguished Conduct Medal. Also served in Malaya with 2 NZ Regt 1959–61. Continued to serve in the Regular Force. Later commissioned and held several appointments including a period in the NZDF Intelligence Corps. Retired in the rank of Major on 28 Sep 1989. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, LS&GC Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Perak Distinguished Conduct Medal and KWSM. See Service Lives Remembered. Died suddenly at Upper Hutt on 4 Aug 2019 aged 89 years. |
| HURLEY, Kenneth Morgan | 13875 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK, 16 Apr 1910. Employed as a grocer’s porter before he entered the RN on 23 Apr 1929 as an Op [Officer’s?] Steward 4th Class with the Service No P/LX 20960. Drafted to Hood (battleship) 28 May 1931–30 Aug 1933. Advanced to Steward 1 Oct 1931. He was in the crew during the Caribbean Cruise in early 1932 and then served in the winter cruise in the Mediterranean in late 1932. He served in Victory 31 Aug 1933–4 Jan 1938 with the exception on one month in Windsor (destroyer) 20 Aug–18 Oct 1937. Drafted to Hastings (sloop) 5 Jan–24 Sep 1938 and advanced to Leading Steward on 21 Jul 1938. Administered by Victory 25 Sep 1938–10 Jan 1939 and was then drafted to Dolphin and started training for submarines. Drafted to Seal a minelaying submarine on 31 May 1939 operating from HM Dolphin or from HMS Elfin. Seal was captured by the Kriegsmarine when she was damaged while laying mines in the Kattegat between Norway and Denmark. Seal could not steer and could when eventually coming to the surface was captured and taken into German service as UB. She was the only British submarine the Germans captured at sea during World War II. Ken Hurley and the other members of the crew became POWs until repatriated on 9 May 1945. He was held in German POW Camp 20A (Stalag XXA) Thorn (Torun), Poland with German POW No.5323. They were marched out to Germany as the Russian forces advanced and were finally liberated by the American Army, far in Germany. After the war he served in Tactician May 1945–Apr 1946 then in Alaric 27 Sep 1946–30 Jul 1948. His remaining RN service was in Shore stations like Victory and Hornet. He was discharged 2 Aug 1951 and placed on a pension. He entered the RNZN at Maori on 14 Aug 1952 as a Steward and the next day advanced to Leading Steward. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki then Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) 7 Dec 1953 but he relinquished the rate and returned to Leading Steward 18 May 1953. Drafted to Tamaki and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) 11 Mar 1953 but again relinquished the rate returning to Leading Steward 20 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland the same day for service in Korea. TSFD to Kaniere on 11 Nov 1953 and RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. His remaining time in the RNZN was served in Bellona and Black Prince. DEE on 13 Aug 1957 having completed over 38 years of service in two navies. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal, The UN Korea Medal and the RN LS&GC Medal 30 Oct 1945. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| HURLEY, Percy George | 13487 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch? 3 May 1927. Entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 on an eight-year engagement which was subsequently extended to allow him to serve for much longer than his initial eight years. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel and was then drafted to Kaniere 25 Aug 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 28 Sep 1951. Drafted to Bellona 21 Nov 1951–15 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Jul 1953. Also served in Bellona, Hawea, Black Prince and Philomel then was drafted to Pukaki 2 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 23 Jul 1955 to serve in Malayan and in Korean waters. She RTNZ 19 Jul 1956. He served in Philomel and Tamaki and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Mar 1957. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the Second Commissioning Voyage. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Rotoiti and advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Sep 1962. Further continuous service showed he served in Royalist, Lachlan and in COMAUCK. In Dec 1968 he obtained a post in Singapore for approximately two years. On RTNZ he served in Philomel from 15 Dec 1971 until Discharged to RA on 312 Mar 1972. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 28 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| HURST, Herbert Simon | 203465 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/06/2054 | 12/01/2057 | Regular Force officer. Ex Territorial Force. Appointed to Kayforce 21 Apr 1954. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as A Platoon Commander, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 21 Apr 1955. Embarked Japan for travel to the UK, 29 Mar 1956. Returned to Korea. Emplaned SOS Kayforce 4 Apr 1957 and posted to TF Unit (Active List). Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Later went to Scotland and became a schoolteacher. |
| HURUNUI, Jerry Rangi | 206733 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Address before enlistment is given as Te Pohue, Napier. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Auckland on 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 3 May 1952. 10 Tpt Coy, possibly attached 16 Fd Regt Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 7 Feb 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1436 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Napier. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUSBAND, Noel David | 207750 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Westport 30 May 1929. Employed by Aulsebrooks, Christchurch and stated he was a jockey. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru camp 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1951. Failed several times to adhere to Military Orders and Rules. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1437 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Westport. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUSE, Frederick Ralph | 206311 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (661416, Private, 2 Div Provost Coy. Electrical assembler from Paekakariki. Next-of-kin, Mrs L.M. Huse (mother) Ocean House Paekakariki.) Enlisted in KMB an underwent training in Waiouru. May have completed Corp training in Burnham Camp. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Later Sergeant. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Discharged 28 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1438 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Hastings. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Enlisted in Regular Force. Died Hastings, 17 Oct 1958 aged 32 years. |
| HUTANA, Terei Ryland | 206845 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 14/08/2053 | Born 27 Jan 1929. Came from Gisborne. Served during WWII. Kayforce Replacement. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements in early to mid-1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Aug 1953 for RTNZ on 14 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1439 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to a Gisborne address. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 9 Aug 2006. |
| HUTCHEN, Peter Coe | 208731 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born 12 Jul 1922. Previous service in 22 Bn during WWII. Also served in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.64 as a Sergeant, 815365, 2 Bn. Brass Moulder from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs P. Hutchen, Martinborough. Against this entry is an imprint which indicate this as a second embarkation. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and rank progression not known. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft to deplane Harewood, 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Korea one year 105 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Mar 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1440 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Died Christchurch 5 Apr 2012 aged 89 years. His medals include War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1946–49 Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| HUTCHEON, Robert Burns | 207693 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Christchurch?1927. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 29 Nov 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1441 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Died Christchurch, 11 Feb 1997 aged 70 years. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| HUTCHINSON, Ernest Ralph | 774383 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Havelock, Marlborough 13 Oct 1931. Civil trade a baker. Ex CMT soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 13 Oct 1952. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by either Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 and was at Hiro on 16 Mar. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar 1953. Arrived in Korea on 18 Mar 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954. On 5 Dec 1954 re-embarked on an RNZAF Hastings for Korea on 14 Dec 1954. Re-entered Korea 7 Jan 1954 and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Oct 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas 2 years 211 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Living at Nelson in 1966. Died Grovetown near Blenheim 13 May 2022 aged 90 years. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| HUTCHINSON, Kenneth Marshall | 206244 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/06/2052 | Born Auckland 6 Dec 1933. Butcher from Whangarei. Enlisted in KMB at Whangarei on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Enlisted under-age (16–gave his date of birth 6 Dec 1931) but served his time in Korea. He and Gunner D.P. Larmer were slightly wounded near Miryang Jan 1951 (on the same night as when Long and Macdonald were killed) when their vehicle was crawling up a hill in second gear was fired upon from about 45 metres. (See McGibbon Vol.2, p.68). Admitted Brit Com Gem Hosp 19 Sep 1951. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight to Sydney. Admitted to the Concord Repatriation Hospital in Sydney on arrival in Sydney. Continued by Teal flying boat to NZ deplaning Auckland 14 or 15 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 12 Oct 1952. Died 6 Nov 1953 aged 19 years. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1443 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Okato, Taranaki. |
| HUTCHINSON, Thomas George | 203829 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born 13 Jul 1927. Came from Devonport Auckland. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Driver Fd Regt. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight on 15 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 9 Sep 1952. Died 1981. |
| HUTCHISON, James Angus | 208983 | Private | ? | ? | 28/08/2054 | 05/03/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai on 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. RTNZ and deplaned 5 Mar 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| HUTSON, Peter James | 0 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 8 Dec 1924. RAN Officer on exchange to RNZN on 28 Feb 1957. Appointed on 13 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he was appointed to Philomel on 6 Aug 1958–8 Jan 1959 as Training Officer and as Gunnery Officer on Staff of NOCA. Returned to Australia on 9 Jan 1959 to HMAS Lonsdale, Melbourne. Entitled to NZGSM (K). |
| HUTTON, James Frederick | 206111 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born 30 Jun 1925. Came from Wellington. Previous service in RNZAF. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as Gunner, 162 Bty. Later Sergeant. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force and served in Malaya during the Emergency in C Coy, 1 NZ Regt, as at 14 Jan 1959. GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. TSFD to RNZE on return to NZ late 1959 and posted to Northern District Construction Sqn, Papakura Camp. Photo in 1 RNZIR 25th Anniversary Journal, p.25. Died 1990. |
| HUXTABLE, Peter James | 15336 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, 14 Aug 1938. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 10 Mar 1956 as a Junior Recruit. for an eight-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and changed trade to Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 20 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1956–4 Jan 1957. Drafted on 5 Jan 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 14 Feb 1957. He RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but remained in Royalist until 12 Nov 1958. He served in Philomel followed by Tamaki. Drafted to Paea 4 Apr 1960 and was drowned as sea near Tauranga. Discharged DEAD on 5 Aug 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| HYDE, Geoffrey Brian | 206784 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ (Postal) | RNZE | 07/07/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born Nelson 17 Apr 1930. Came from Brightwater, via Nelson. Clerk for Post & Telegraph Department, Wellington. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 as a Sapper on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA flight to deplane at Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Appointed Postal Orderly 10 Jul 1952 and posted to NZ Base HQ 14 Jul 1952. Army Post Office 444. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5–15 Oct 1952. Promoted from Sapper to Temporary Lance Corporal 19 Aug 1953. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 10 Jun 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jun 1953. CTB attached to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Jul 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington about 7.30am on 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Once back in NZ applied for Discharge which was approved. Served overseas in Korea one year 268 days. Discharged 30 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Tawa in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Porirua 8 Jan 2016 aged 85 years |
| HYLAND, Tony | 206053 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Whanganui on 14 Jan 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (816736, Private, 2 Bn. Farm hand from Makirikiri near Whanganui. Next-of-kin, Mrs M. Harris (foster-mother) Makirikiri.) Served overseas in Jayforce from 15 Jul 1947 to 10 Aug 1948. Labourer for Whanganui City Council. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZRTU until 18 May 1951, then on TOD to NZ Base HQ until 19 Apr 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for NZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 30 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 234 days. Discharged 24 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1448 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Makirikiri via Whanganui. Died Whanganui 5 Dec 1996 aged 70 years. |
| IHAIA, James Graham | 13465 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Rotorua, 3 Jul 1931. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 18 Sep. Advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Dec 1951. Served in Philomel 30 May 1952–18 Sep 1953. Qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class on 18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Sep 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. RTNZ 25 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel followed by time in Stawell from 4 Oct 1956–1 May 1958. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Feb 1958. Later served in Kaniere and advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 5 Feb 1959. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer on 7 Mar 1960. Served in Royalist, Tamaki and Philomel and was sent to Maori in London 1 Jul–19 Aug 1962. Later served in Otago, Inverell, Taranaki, Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 3 Jun 1965. Discharged to RA 27 Sep 1970. Awarded UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 4 Nov 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| IHAIA, Wiremu | 536331 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Waiteti, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 24 Aug 1930, Clerk for the Tourist Department at Rotorua. Ex TF soldier. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight for passage to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 21 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Appointed Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1954 and to Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Oct 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Continued the journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 157 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| IHAKA, Bromley Henry (Beau) | 33496 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 16/06/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Taueru, Masterton 10 Mar 1924. Was a labourer for Mr J Lett, Masterton. Embarked for Japan 30 Jul 1946. (624463, Private, Infantry Corps, served in 22 Battalion. Next-of-kin Mrs H.B. Ihaka (mother) Tauera. Alt NOK his father Piripi Ihaka) Also served in Tokyo Bn. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 30 Sep 1947. Enlisted in the Regular Force 15 Jun 1949 and after Basic Training Course No.12 was posted to Indep Constr Troop, Central District Constr, Sqn, RNZE, Linton Camp 29 Sep 1949. Was drafted to Wharf Duties during the watersider’s strike 27 Mar 1951 and M/I 10 Coast Regt, Fort Dorset. On 24 May 1951 while on Wharf Duties he was knocked off a truck by a crane sling and on hitting the ground fractured both wrists. Admitted to Wellington Public Hospital the same day. Released from Hosp 23 Jul 1951 on light duties. These wrist injuries gave him trouble later in his service life and after. Posted from Indep Constr Tp to No.3 Tp Waiouru 11 Feb 1952, RF Soldier from CD Constr Sqn posted as Sapper, RNZE, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). TSFD to RNZASC, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1954 and CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and reposting to Regular Force. Deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 49 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and re-posted to CD Construction Sqn Linton Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 5 Nov 1958. Discharged from Regular Force at completion of engagement 28 Jun 1962. Living in Hastings circa 1990. Died Hastings 24 May 1992 aged 64 years. Later in 2012 he was awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Buried in the Services Lawn Cemetery, Hastings. |
| IHIMAERA, Ihimaera | 330797 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Tangowahine, Northland, 3 Sep 1931. Labourer for Auckland Transport Board where he was in insulation lagger for steam pipe insulation. Was 7th CMT intake trainee. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 21 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Reg. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 27 Jun 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ on a Teal flight deplaning at Auckland 20 Nov. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged 18 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1449 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Auckland. Joined Regular Force. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957. Disembarked Singapore and marched into Nee Soon Garrison Camp 15 Dec 1957. Then moved with the battalion to Sobraon Camp near Taiping. 3 Pl, A Coy. Promoted Acting Lance Corporal 15 Sep 1958 and Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Feb 1959 and appointed Section 2i/c, then Lance Corporal 15 May 1959. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Posted to NZ Regt depot Burnham Camp. Discharged from Regular Force 31 Jul 1960. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ILES, Keith Ronald | 211238 | Lance Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Timaru 29 Jun 1923. Driver from Gisborne. Enlisted 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements at Gisborne. Previous service in BCOF, Japan possibly with RNZN or RNZAF as his name is not listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney continued on by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 18 Nov 1953 and posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and travelled by RNZAF Hasting aircraft deplaning Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas 328 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1450 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Gisborne. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hastings, 5 Oct 1998 aged 75 years. |
| IMLACH, Kenneth Stewart | 206176 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 25/03/2055 | Born Patea, Taranaki, 17 Sep 1924. Came from Wellington. Previous service in BCOF, Japan departing NZ in HMT Chitral on 20 Jul 1946 and returning 11 Oct 1948. Reached rank of Sergeant. (633421,Trooper, NZ Base. Apprentice toolmaker from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs A. Imlach (mother), Island Bay, Wellington.) Tool maker for Radio Corporation of New Zealand, Wellington. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon. Promoted Temporary Corporal 31 Mar 1951 while holding appointment of Section Commander. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 or 16 Jun 1951 for RTNZ on 18 Jun 1951 as a member of the Reinforcement Training Team. Re-embarked with the Expansion Force on 2 Aug 1951 and experienced the running aground of the Wahine. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Promoted Temporary Sergeant 2 Aug 1951 while at sea. Travelled by air from Darwin to Japan. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for journey to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed as Tpt Sergeant C Tpt Platoon. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Nov 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Apr 1952 as mechanist in Works Platoon. RTNZ on Furlough. Re-embarked for Korea as Temporary Staff Sergeant on 22 Jul 1952 and re-entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. During this tour he spent time in 10 Tpt Coy, NZ Base HQ and Reinforcement Training Unit. Emplaned Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney on furlough deplaning Wellington 7 Jun from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-embarked for the fourth time on 24 Feb 1954, re-entered Japan 27 Feb, was employed at the Reinforcement Training Unit and re-entered Korea 3 May 1954 remaining with 10 Tpt Coy. Reverted to Sergeant on ceasing to hold appointment of Mechanist. Embarked 24 Feb 1955 on SS Changte and sailed from Kobe, Japan 25 Feb 1955 for return to Sydney and flew from Sydney to Auckland arriving 25 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Jul 1955. Served overseas three years 336 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1451 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings, 5 Oct 1998 aged 74 years. |
| INCH, Lyle Peter | 203717 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Auckland 25 Sep 1932. Labourer from Devonport. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB on being just under-age for Kayforce but served his time. After training in Waiouru and Papakura Camps embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and M/I to Training & Reinforcement Bty (NZRTU). Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Tractor Driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned NZ from Teal flight ex Sydney on 8 May 1952. Photographed having a mug of tea with L.H. Valentine (Palmerston North) R.B. Keenan (Dunedin) and D. Fenwick (Blenheim). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 9 Jul 1952 and TSFD to the Territorial Force. Living at Howick, Auckland, in 1996. President Auckland Branch of NZ Korea Veterans Association circa 1996. Died Mt Maunganui, 8 Dec 1997 aged 65 years. |
| INDER, Thomas Robert Walker | 14049 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Ranfurly, Canterbury, 12 Apr 1936. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 17 Jan 1952. After training in Tamaki, he was drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 12 Oct 1953. Served in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman on 12 Sep 1954. Sent to HMAS Watson on course 25 Mar–8 Aug 1955 and served in Wakefield and Philomel until drafted to Kaniere on 30 Dec 1955–24 Jan 1959. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters mainly on patrols and monitoring the Armistice. On RTNZ he served in several ships and shore stations and was sent to Maori 7 Jan 1961 to become one of the crew to bring Taranaki to NZ and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 12 Nov 1961. Later served in Royalist, where he advanced to Leading Seaman then Acting Petty Officer 12 Jul 1963. Also served in Manga, Philomel where he advanced to Petty Officer and then Waikato 5 Jul 1966–7 Aug 1968. He also served in Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 3 Mar 1972 and in COMAUK. Discharged to RA 11 Apr 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM, NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| INESON, Mervyn Lewis | 12068 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Geraldine 5 Jun 1929. Came from Tinwald. Enlisted as Ordinary Seaman 27 May 1948. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 8 Feb 1949 to Hawea for his first sea service. He was next drafted on 21 Sep 1949 to Rotoiti until 1 May 1950. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 6 May–1 Sep 1950. On RTNZ he served for one month in Philomel and was drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950 to 24 Aug 1951. It appears that he may have travelled in Rotoiti (which sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950) to join Tutira in Japan. He remained in Tutira until 24 Aug 1951. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel 25 Aug 1951–29 May 1952. Drafted to Bellona on 30 May 1952 and then to Irirangi at Waiouru. on 14 Jan 1953. DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Ashburton in 2002. May have been awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| INGHAM, Harold | 12765 | Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Chorley, Manchester, UK, on 9 Feb 1918. He was employed as a rubber worker before he entered the RN on 17 Sep 1935 as an Ordinary Seaman with the Service No P/SS16648. He served in a variety of ships before WWII including Effingham (heavy cruiser) and Nelson (battleship) and then the destroyer Grenville in the Mediterranean based on St Angelo (Malta). Exmouth (destroyer), Dunedin (light cruiser) and Hood (battleship). Of these only HMS Nelson survived WWII. During the war years Harold served in several shore stations and served in Queen Elizabeth (battleship) Quentin (destroyer). Harold survived the sinking of this ship on 2 Dec 1942. Hannibal was a shore station in Algiers where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 18 May 1943. He also served in smaller ship like Curzon (minesweeper) and HMS T28 otherwise known as Locust (River-class gunboat) in which he finished the war. He was released from the RN on 11 Jan 1946 and joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 12 Jan 1946. Harold Ingham entered the RNZN at Maori as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 22 May 1949 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Kaniere. Service in Tutira, Philomel, Kiwi and Bellona followed. Advanced to Electrician on 7 Jun 1951. Drafted to Philomel on 25 May 1952–15 Mar 1954 then to Kaniere on 16 Mar 1954. She sailed from Auckland to SE Asia on 19 Jul 1954 and served in Malayan and Korean waters return to NZ on 23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Petty Officer Chief Electrician on 19 Mar 1955. He then served in Philomel then Black Prince. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Italy Star and War Medal. Awarded the UN Korea medal and was later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| INGLE, Noel Ray | 326957 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born New Plymouth 13 Apr 1932. Served on home service during latter part of WWII possibly in the Home-Guard. Ex TF soldier. Truck driver from Tuakau. Attested 30 Jun 1952 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged 5 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1453 was sent on 12 Apr 1957 to an address in Pukekohe. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Pukekohe 25 Sep 2007 aged 75 years. |
| INGLE, Roy Athol | 203830 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 04/04/2052 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki, 10 May 1928. Electrician employed by Franklyn Electric Power Board. Enlisted in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Transport Section NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 13 Aug 1951. Battle Casualty 5 Oct 1951. Sapper Ingle, while working with the Canadian Engineers on 5 Oct 1951, was concussed when the bulldozer he was using to clear a shell hole ran over a mine. The blast threw him from the driver’s seat. Was unconscious for an unknown length of time and his left shoulder was damaged. Initially reported as admitted to unknown hospital but later known as 60 Ind Fd Amb. TSFD on 8 Feb 1952 to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Depot 13 Feb 1952. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 4 Mar 1952 and held at NZRTU. ETD from Iwakuni 30 Mar 1952 for RTNZ (medical reasons) via AMF Wing Repat Gen Hosp, Concord (Sydney) and deplaned Auckland 4 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 117 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jun 1952. Died in vehicle accident 23 May 1953 aged 25 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to next-of-kin in Pukekohe. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| INGLIS, Colin Richard | 12490 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Lower Hutt, 7 Feb 1928. Employed as a warehouseman before he entered the RNZN on 7 Oct 1948 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Waiouru (the naval signals station later known as Irirangi) 26 Jan 1949–3 Feb 1950 to work in the stores section and maintenance of stores an equipment. Advanced to Stores Assistant on 7 Apr 1949. Drafted to Bellona 4 Feb 1950–27 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 28 Aug 1951, drafted to Pukaki on 9 Jun 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and remained until 22 Dec 1954. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 10 Oct 1954. DEE 31 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| INGLIS, William Donald | 208732 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Cobden, Greymouth 31 Aug 1923, Previous service in the Army (Service No 615076) for 15 months, RNZAF for 10 months (Service No 444458) and then a further 12 months in the Army. Butcher from Cobden, Greymouth but was working for the NZ Forest Service. Enlisted 12 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 284 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. May have qualified for NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| INGRAM, David Trevor | 1200 | Electrician Lieutenant (Radio) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Devonport, Auckland, on 11 Dec 1916. His occupation was a motor driver. Entered the NZ Division of the RN on 17 Mar 1933 aged 16 years three months. His training commenced in Philomel and he changed to Probationary Boy Telegraphist on 10 Aug 1933 advancing to Boy Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1934. He served in HMS Dunedin from 13 Jun 1934 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 11 Dec 1935. His next ship was Diomede from 18 Jan–14 Apr 1935 and then returned to Dunedin for five months. He served again in Diomede 1 Oct 1935. Advanced to Telegraphist on 7 Oct 1935. Drafted to HMS Achilles on 1 Apr 1936, then to Philomel on 3 Nov 1936 and returning to Achilles on 1 Oct 1937. He attended courses in HMAS Cerberus 20 Feb–16 Aug 1938. Served again in Achilles 17 Aug–19 Oct 1938 and was then drafted to HMS Leander on 20 Oct 1938 advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 15 Mar 1939. He then went back to Philomel and served in HMS Whakakura from 1 Nov 1939 and after the sinking of SS Niagara was urgently returned to Minesweeping duties. Further duties during WWII saw David serving in Philomel II (Wellington) at Musick Point Radio Station (near Bucklands Beach, Auckland) which was used to communicate with ships and aircraft. Advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 22 May 1941. He then served in HMS Venture the Naval station for Fiji and was on the staff of the Resident Naval Officer. Returning to NZ he served in Philomel and at Waiouru and was drafted to Gambia 7 Dec 1944. After a refit in Auckland Gambia sailed in Feb 1945 for Sydney and Manu Island. At Manus she joined the British Pacific Fleet and was part of the anti-aircraft screen around the carriers. Gambia was also noted for the 760-mile tow of the damaged HMS Ulster to Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, the strikes against the Sakashima Islands and the firing of the last shots of the war. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) on 1 Apr 1945 and to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist (Permanent) on 1 Oct 1945. Gambia came back to Auckland, sailed to Britain and arrived a Spithead 1 Jul 1946 where she was handed back to the RN. Chief Petty Officer (Telegraphist) Ingram remained in Cook III (NZ Depot ship London) and was drafted to Bellona when she was sailed to join the RNZN Fleet. He remained in her until 24 Mar 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Serving in Philomel he was promoted to Temporary Acting Wt. [?] Electrician Officer (Radio) on 15 Oct 1948 and promoted (Temporary) Acting Commissioned Electrician Officer on 5 Apr 1949. Travelled in SS Rangitata to Britain to attend several training courses in HMS Collingwood including a Damage Control Course and a Radio Duties Monitoring Course and a three-months period in Zephyr. Appointed Acting Commissioned Electrician Officer (Radio) 5 Mar 1951. He also saw service in Flowerdown a shore-based training station. He RTNZ and was in Philomel 3 Dec 1951. He was appointed to Irirangi on 1 Feb 1952 as a Senior Commissioned Electrician (Radio) with seniority dating from 1 Feb 1952–23 May 1955. He then served in Philomel and was appointed on 25 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Appointed Electrician Lieutenant (Radio) on 16 Oct 1959. He was sent back to Britain for a further course from 7 Nov 1962–5 Mar 1963. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Oct 1962. Appointed to Philomel 18 Oct 1965. Later serving in Philomel as the Weapons Training Officer and Electrical Training Officer and as Weapons Electrical Engineer 7 May 1973. Discharged to RA on 20 Dec 1974 and reverted to the Retired List of the RNZN. Died Blockhouse Bay 17 Nov 1980 aged 64 years. |
| INGRAM, Lloyd Kelvin | 10692 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Dunedin, on 26 Jun 1929. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 26 Jun 1947. His initial engagement was for 12 years but this was reduced to six years from 26 Jun 1947. These dates vary as his Posting Card shows he entered the RNZN on 5 Apr 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. This suggests that he entered the RNZN on 5 Apr 1945 and the second date was an amendment to his engagement. After his initial training was completed he was drafted to Achilles and sailed to Britain to return this ship to the RN. His return to NZ was in the replacement cruiser the Bellona to which he was drafted on 1 Oct 1946. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Dec 1946 and to Able Seaman on 26 Jul 1947. He served in Philomel. Kiwi and Taupo and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 9 Jun 1949 and to Leading Seaman on 9 Jun 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 23 Jun 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki until DEE on 27 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| INNES, Brian | 459360 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 01/04/2056 | Born Frankton Junction, on 12 Apr 1936. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN at Auckland on 26 May 1955 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel. Served in Hawea for one month in Nov 1955 then went back to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 24 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 28 May 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in Kaniere until 16 Jan 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan–13 Mar 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 14 Mar 1958–14 Jan 1959 and served in Malayan waters and was present during Operation Grapple. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZSSM, NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| INSTONE, Cyril Thomas John | 207126 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Invercargill 31 Oct 1929. Ex TF soldier, 1 Otago Southland Regt. Apprentice Carpenter. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Bombardier 2 Nov 1950 at Waiouru and to Temporary Sergeant the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Sergeant, Fox 1 Gun, 163 Bty. Served on the gun line from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base in Japan 18 Nov 1951. Ears affected by gun blasts, onset of deafness and was removed from the gun line. Attached as staff at Brit Com Military Corrective Establishment Centre Kure 25 Mar–6 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ, deplaning Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1455 was sent on 17 Apr 1957 to an address in Westport. Living at Edendale, Southland in 2004. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 7 Apr 2005 aged 76 years. |
| INTEMANN, Ronald Phillip | 208402 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 13/09/2052 | Born Westport 16 Jan 1926. Driver at State Coal Mine Westport. Enlisted circa 12 Aug 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool. Admitted Concord Hospital (Sydney) 20 Feb–10 Apr. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight to Iwakuni deplaning 20 Apr 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 29 Apr 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 29 Apr 1952. Suffered from chronic dermatitis. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 on Qantas flight for Sydney (medical) and deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas 227 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Dec 1952. Returned to Westport. Later entitled to NZOZM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| INWOOD, Leslie Keith | 12503 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Gowan Bridge, Buller, 11 Jul 1930. Entered the RNZN 7 Oct 1948 on a six-year engagement with three years on the reserve. Served in Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki but returned to Tamaki 2 Feb 1950 and did not go to the Mediterranean. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950–10 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 on first deployment of the ship to Korea. Most of his sea service was on the west coast of Korea. Completed his service in the RNZN and was discharged. Joined the Army and was attested in Kayforce 1 Dec 1952. Given the number 784274 but had to revert to his earlier RNZN Number. (In Dec 1954 this 784274 was still being used in his documents.) Most of his training for Korea was in Burnham Camp. M/O Burnham 6pm, 2 Jun 1953 for the overnight ferry to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney with 6th Reinforcements. Deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 13 Jun and entered Korea the next day. M/O and attached 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 26 Jul 1953 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl and CTBA attached 15 Sep 1953. M/O and attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 18 Sep 1953. Unknown date returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Mar 1954 to attend NCO Course 21–26 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Granted further 12 months extension of service dating from 6 Dec 1954, Admitted 121 US Evac Hosp 6 Nov 1954. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Dec 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) 4 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni uncertain date and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. It is not known if this Hastings flight originated in Iwakuni. At completion of furlough re-emplaned Auckland 4 Feb 1955 for return to Korea via Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Feb 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy19 Feb and re-entered Korea 20 Feb 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 16 Jul 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18–25 Aug 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Sep 1955. Reached the rank of Sergeant. Date for return flight from Iwakuni uncertain. RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Oct 1955. Served overseas with the Army two years 91 days. Discharged 31 Dec 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Received both medals. Two sets of Korea medals issued, one for his RNZN service and the other for his Army service with Kayforce. Was officially advised that he could only wear one set being the first awarded for his naval service. Living at Wakefield in 2001. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Nelson 6 Feb 2009 aged 78 years, funeral held 14 Feb 2009. See his entry in the Navy List. This entry is more complete. He is one of a small number who went to Korea three times. |
| INWOOD, Leslie Keith | 12503 | Steward | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Gowan Bridge, Buller, 11 Jul 1930. Entered the RNZN 7 Oct 1948 on a six-year engagement with three years on the reserve. Served in Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki but returned to Tamaki 2 Feb 1950 and did not go to the Mediterranean. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950–10 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 on first deployment of the ship to Korea. Most of his sea service was on the west coast of Korea. Completed his service in the RNZN and was discharged. Joined the Army and was attested in Kayforce 1 Dec 1952. Most of his training for Korea was in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney with 6th Reinforcements, Deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 (784274, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC). RTNZ on 21 Dec 1954 and re-embarked for Korea on 4 Feb 1955. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre. Reached the rank of Sergeant. RTNZ on 15 Oct 1955. Discharged 31 Dec 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Received both medals. Two sets issued, one for his RNZN service and the other for his Army service with Kayforce. Was officially advised that he could only wear one set being the first awarded for his naval service. Living at Wakefield in 2001. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Nelson 6 Feb 2009, aged 78 years. Funeral held 14 Feb 2009. See also his entry in the Army list. One of a few who went to Korea three times. |
| IRELAND, Kenneth William | 11153 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Dannevirke 30 Nov 1927. Shepherd from Dannevirke. Enlisted as Ordinary Seaman 30 Apr 1936. After training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona 4 Feb 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman 30 Mar 1947. Drafted 21 Jan 1948 to Arabis as Able Seaman, then Pukaki. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950–23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Bren gunner on a landing raid. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Promoted Acting Petty Officer. DEE 29 Apr 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 28 May 2003 aged 75 years. |
| IRELAND, Walter Leonard | 514780 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Waipawa 27 Sep 1930. Farmer then miner at Huntly. Enlisted 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements at Hamilton. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Burnham and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air, deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and M/I to. 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. Embarked at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. UN Korea Medal issued on 8 Mar 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Huntly 28 Nov 1996 aged 66 years. Buried in Huntly Cemetery. |
| IRVINE, Donald | 14137 | Cook | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Oamaru 21 Apr 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 and was granted the rate of Assistant Cook. He served on shore stations until he was drafted to Kaniere 27 Jan 1953 and sailed with that ship to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and Hong Kong. Mostly served on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Bellona 8 May 1954. Don Irvine was a crew member in Bellona when it was returned to the UK and sailed Royalist to NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez crisis 1956–57. He served on shore stations for just over a year before going back to sea in Lachlan 19 Sep 1958 to 15 Apr 1959. DEE 23 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Died Waimate 12 Oct 2015 aged 88 years. |
| IRVINE, Rognvald James Thomas (Speedy) | 11217 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Cambridge 9 Aug 1930. Entered the RNZN AS Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 2nd Class and then changed to Boy Telegraphist. Drafted to Bellona 11 Sep 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 9 Feb 1948. Posted to the RNZN Naval Signal Station in Waiouru (later known as Irirangi) 16 Jun 1948–7 Nov 1949. Advanced to Telegraphist on 8 Aug 1948. He served in Lachlan from 8 Nov 1949–3 Jan 1951 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend some trade courses 4 Jan–26 Apr 1951. On RTNZ he was soon back in Waiouru on 21 May 1951 but his Posting Card adds Irirangi with effect 30 Oct 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 31 Dec 1951 Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Irirangi 3 Dec 1953–25 Jul 1954. He returned to Philomel and was DEE on 8 Aug 1954. |
| ISLES, Frederick | 12897 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Kaiapoi on 15 Mar 1928. He was employed as a coppersmith before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1949 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and further training followed in Philomel. He advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 15 Mar 1949. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 5 Jul 1951. Drafted to Taupo 27 Apr 1949–24 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 25 Aug–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed for Korean waters from Auckland on 7Jan 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in the ship until 10 Aug 1953. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 5 Jul 1952. On RTNZ he served in Toroa and Philomel until DEE 23 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After discharge he returned to Kaiapoi. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| ISLES, William James | 621023 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Whanganui 31 Dec 1931. Carpenter from Wellington. Serving TF soldier from 1st Intake CMT. Attested in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Aug 1955 and appointed Section 2i/c, A Platoon. Rugby trialist for Kayforce Oct 1955. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged 29 May 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Waitarere Beach, near Levin in 2002. W.J. Isles Ltd, incorporated 24 Dec 1973. Appointed Director of W J Isles Ltd, Levin, 17 Aug 1984. |
| IVERSEN, Charles Robert | 11429 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Devonport, Auckland, on 26 Jun 1931. Attended Takapuna Grammar School. Enlisted in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 13 Mar 1947. Served in Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Dec 1948. He served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Sep 1949. Also served in Taupo, Tamaki and HMAS Cerberus before being drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 10 Jan 1953. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He served in Tamaki and advanced to Leading Seaman on 10 Jan 1954, Black Prince Apr 1954–Apr 1955 and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere on 1 Feb 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 bound for service in Korea and Malaysia with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Dec 1956 and RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus 28 Jun–22 Oct 1957 for further courses. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, then Tamaki where he advanced to Petty Officer 15 Dec 1957, then served in Royalist, Rotoiti and Endeavour. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer on 18 May 1961 but relinquished this rate on 17 Jul 1961. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Jan 1963. Drafted to Otago 13 Apr 1964–1 Nov 1965 and served in Malaysian waters during Confrontasi. Later Chief Petty Officer. Later served as Chief Boatswain’s (Bosun’s) Mate on Taranaki. He completed a Seacat missile system course in Mar 1964. He later served in Philomel, Kiama, Tui and Lachlan. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, RN LS&GC Medal (26 Jul 1964). Discharged by Purchase to RA on 5 Oct 1971. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM1962 (Malay Pen), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| IWIHORA, John Waitere | 204084 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Waiuku on 13 Oct 1925. Came from Te Kauwhata. Employed as a mill hand at Putaruru and enlisted at Paeroa. Previous service in Territorial Force (Waikato Mounted Rifles) two years. His 2nd NZEF number was 800864. TSFD to the RNZAF at Linton on 7 Apr 1943 (LAC, Service No 434613) during WWII and served for two and a half years. Gave date of birth for enlistment in Kayforce Expansion Force as 13 Oct 1925 but was born 6 Jan 1922. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Was shipwrecked near Masela Island, Indonesia, rescued and taken to Darwin. Travelled by air from Darwin to deplane Iwakuni 7 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for two-day sea trip to Pusan disembarking 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Failed to comply with military standards which cost him both time in the Canadian Detention Barracks and money. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll on 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Australia. Served overseas one year 300 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Korea medals originally returned to Base Records as recipient was not at last known address. Medals re-issued on 13 Jul 1963. Died Huntly 16 Aug 1991 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACKA, Victor Charles | 204628 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 29/03/2055 | Born Suva, Fiji 11 Aug 1924. Twenty months previous service in Fijian Army (Corporal, 4 Bn Fiji Regiment), War Medal 1939–45. Attended OCTU at Trentham Camp in Mar 1953 but did not qualify. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 as a Signalman on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC and entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Nov 1953, Temporary Corporal (and appointed Section Commander, C Platoon) 18 Mar 1954. Promoted to Temporary Sergeant (Administration Sergeant) 6 May 1954 and to Sergeant 6 Aug 1954. RTNZ 29 Mar 1955 and was discharged 6 Jun 1955. Made his own way to Japan and re-enlisted in Kayforce in Japan on 28 Aug 1955. Re-entered Korea 13 Sep 1955 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Spent time between 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. Temporary Staff Sergeant 9 Feb 1956 and Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class while acting in the appointment of CSM. RTNZ via Sydney on SS Taiyuan 15 May 1956. Completed the return journey to NZ disembarking from the MV Wanganella at Wellington 15 May 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged on 12 Jun 1956. Joined Territorial Force, Auckland Regt after Korean service. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ NZGSM (K). One of several men who brought home a Japanese wife. |
| JACKMAN, Edward William | 12358 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Woking, Surrey, UK, 3 Mar 1927. Employed as a gardener before entering the RN on 19 Dec 1944 as an Assistant Cook. He served in the shore stations Royal Arthur, Duke and was later administered by Victory. On 6 Jun 1945 he is shown in Golden Hind the RN Base in Sydney. Shortly after on 28 Jul he is serving in the RN Hospital, Sydney and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 19 Dec 1945. He is next shown in HMS Gould 7 Jun–2 Jul 1946 which is probably a shore station as the frigate HMS Gould (K476) was sunk southwest of Ireland by U–358. The U Boat was also sunk. His next base has in Terror (Singapore) 3 Jul–11 Oct 1946 where he was probably awaiting transport back to Britain. Released from the RN on 7 Mar 1947. His WWII service awards are not known. Ted Jackman entered the RNZN at Maori as a Cook (Seamen) on 30 Jan 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and remained in that ship until 14 Aug 1951. Tutira sailed from New Zealand on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and he then served in Philomel 15 Aug 1951–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) the same day. Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) 10 Oct 1953. Posted to Philomel 5 Oct 1954. He returned to Maori in the UK, 22 Jan 1955 and was DEE 21 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, Allan William | 208217 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 1 Feb 1926. Previous service in RNZAF. Embarked on the Awatea for travel to Canada. Served in No.3 Wireless School in Winnipeg, Manitoba then the Bombing and Gunnery School Paulson, Manitoba. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) After rescue all were taken by the tanker Stanvac Karachi to Darwin. Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured by petrol burns and admitted to Norwegian MASH for treatment to face and arms. Burns not serious. Emplaned 28 Mar 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, Basil Arthur | 204468 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Wellington 10 Apr 1920. Farmhand at Te Awamutu. Previous service in Army in 2 NZEF during WWII. Served in 29 Mixed Bn in B Force 8 Bde 3 NZ Division. Employment between end of WWII and Korea not known. Attested 7 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney and onwards to Japan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni, 20 Aug 1952. Embarked Sasebo 25 Aug 1952 for sea trip to Korea and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 May 1954. Served overseas one year 282 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, Bernard Horace | 203687 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Auckland 22 Aug 1926. Previous service in RNZAF during WWII (Service No 443335) and served overseas between 2 Oct 1944 and 21 Sep 1945. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Clerk. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 13Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Admitted to Auckland Public Hospital 2 Oct 1952 (Malaria). Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1952 and returned to Auckland. Died Auckland 29 Apr 1999 aged 73 years. |
| JACKSON, Donald Cameron | 206360 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/11/2051 | Born Palmerston North 24 May 1925. Bus driver, Lower Hutt. Served in BCOF, Japan. (643359, Private, Inf Corps. Film Projectionist from Lower Hutt. Next-of-kin Mr R.A. Jackson, Miramar, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950 and after training in Papakura and Waiouru Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with 162 Bty as a Quad driver on the push north until taken ill. Died of sickness at 29 General Hospital, Kure, Japan, 27 Nov 1951. Buried in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan. Next-of-kin presented with Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. The family should have received a NZ Memorial Cross as well. |
| JACKSON, George | 13781 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born West Derby, Liverpool, UK, on 18 Dec 1910. Started out as a plumber before he entered the RN on 15 Jan 1929 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No D/KK 79683. His long career saw him serving in many ships and shore stations including Watchman and Whitehall (destroyers) which appear to have been placed in reserve and decommissioned about the time he served in them. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 15 Dec 1929. He served in Vindictive then Greenwich (depot ship), Galatea (light cruiser) 3 Sep 1935–8 Jun 1937. Drafted to Londonderry (sloop) 11 Sep 1937 and he remained in her until 17 Mar 1943. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 3 Dec 1940. Londonderry was used on convoy protection duties as soon as WWII commenced. On 19 Apr 1943 he was drafted to Roberts a ‘monitor which had two 15-inch guns. This ship was used to support Operation Husky (invasion of Sicily) and later the attack on the Italian mainland. Drafted to Primula (corvette) based on Nile and later served in Belvoir (destroyer) based on St Angelo (Malta). His final wartime posting was to Imperieuse which had become a stoker training establishment. He took his release on 10 Nov 1945. It was not long before he was back in service as he re-joined the RN on 4 Oct 1946 and was rated Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temp) within two-days. He served again in the Mediterranean in Chieftain (destroyer) 27 Aug 1947–4 Nov 1949 based in St Angelo, Malta and Phoenicia (also in Malta) and was involved in intercepting illegal immigration into Palestine. Drafted on 24 Feb 1950 to Veryan Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) and was probably in this ship when it exchanged with HMNZS Hawea and HMNZS Taupo. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 26 Jul 1950. He returned to Britain in Apr 1951, was pensioned and discharged to join the RNZN. His medal entitlement for RN Service is not shown except for the NGS Medal with clasp ‘Palestine’ issued in 1952. His other medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 21 Mar 1952 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic during the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Aug 1953. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona and Black Prince where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. He returned to Maori in England and was DEE on 20 Mar 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, George Hedworth | 206500 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Aldershot, UK, 27 Mar 1930. Had been a seaman but was working for the Palmerston North Hospital Board before enlisting 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed or Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. May have been attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 302 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Next-of-kin shown as Mrs I.A. Jackson, Islington, Alton, England, UK. Discharge Cert still on file. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, Graeme William | 596742 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Opunake on 9 Apr 1938. He was employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. After initial training he was drafted to Black Prince on 14 Jan 1957–1 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 24 Feb 1957. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in SE Asia and Japan/Korea area. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince again, Tamaki and Royalist a second time. Discharged by Purchase on 22 Oct 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM. |
| JACKSON, Graham Athol | 815593 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born 8 Jan 1933. Labourer for Dominion Industries, Riccarton, Christchurch. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood Christchurch 3 Jun 1953 to Sydney. Continued from Sydney by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Posted 15 Jun 1953 to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. Received 27 days Detention and was released to his unit after 24 days Attached to British Commonwealth Sub Area South to act as a member of a burial party 20–27 May 1954 (not known if this was for burial of a NZ serviceman). Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Granted a 12-month extension of service from 6 Dec 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Apr 1955. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 30 May 1955 and deplaned Harewood 2 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force and posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked Wellington on TSS Captain Cook and arrived at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Served on counter terrorist operations in 1 NZ Regt from their camp at Taiping. Promoted Acting Lance Corporal 14 Feb 1958. Promoted Lance Corporal 18 Apr 1958 then to Temporary Corporal 2 Mar 1959. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Penang on 25 Nov 1959 for RTNZ arriving at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Entitled to NZOSM and PJM. Later served as Temporary Sergeant Chief Clerk 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 30 Apr 1963. Posted to 7 RNZIR as Chief Clerk 28 Jan 1964. Posted to HQ Linton Camp 19 May 1964 as Sergeant Ledger Clerk. Died Palmerston North 27 Jan 1965 aged 32 years. |
| JACKSON, John Henry | 14312 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born West Bromwich, Staffordshire, UK, 9 Dec 1929. Was a motor mechanic before he enlisted in the Royal Navy on 20 Aug 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/SSX 840748. He underwent initial training at Raleigh in Cornwall and his first ship was Anson a George V-class battleship. This was followed by service in Duke of York another George V-class battleship. Drafted to Cygnet (28 Aug 1948–12 Sep 1949) a C-class destroyer that served through WWII. He advanced to Able Seaman 20 Feb 1949 while in that ship. Able Seaman Jackson was released from the RN on 22 Oct 1952 and enlisted in the RNZN the next day as an Able Seaman. Drafted to Bellona 23 Oct 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Hawea 23 Nov 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 10 Feb 1954 and to Leading Seaman 10 Feb 1955. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 22 Oct–22 Dec 1955 and on return served in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jan 1956 and later to Petty Officer in Tamaki on 1 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 and served in the Second Commission of this ship in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1956 to Jul 1957. DEE 22 Oct 1958. Presumed he was awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZSM (K) and NZDSM as no detail yet seen on his card. |
| JACKSON, Keith Roy (Jacko) | 11777 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hamilton 10 Sep 1932. Stated he was a public servant before he entered the RNZN. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Mar 1948. Underwent training as an engineering mechanic in Tamaki and further training in Philomel. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 10 Mar 1950. First sea service was in Bellona being drafted to that ship from 17 Oct 1950–26 Sep 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 from Korean waters he served in Bellona again from 6 Nov 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 4 Sep 1953. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus 1 Jan–13 Nov 1954 to attend training courses and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 4 Sep 1954. He returned to Philomel and was drafted again to Bellona 21 Jan–28 Apr 1955. He was next drafted to Tui 29 Apr–1 Aug 1958 and then returned to Philomel. DEE 9 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 25 Oct 2005 aged 72 years. |
| JACKSON, Robert Haimer | 204085 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Auckland 28 Jun 1929. Previous service in RNZAF. Driver's assistant for North Shore Trading Company, Devonport. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan, Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Had some minor differences with R&SOs. Fined for dangerously driving a vehicle. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 228 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, Robert Harold (Bob) | 204249 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 13/01/2055 | Born Auckland on 29 Aug 1930. Labourer at Westfield Freezing works before joining Kayforce. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 Aug 1952 then TSFD to 26 Fd Amb. Discharged from 26 Fd Amb 17 Aug 1952 and returned to unit. Emplaned Iwakuni, 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Apr 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas 2 years 256 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Pukekohe, 5 Feb 2014 aged 83 years. |
| JACKSON, William Albert | 13608 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 27 Jun 1930. Employed as a garage storeman before he entered the RNZN on 17 May 1951 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti served mainly on the west coast and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Apr 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince on 20 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Mar 1955 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. He then served in Philomel and Lachlan where he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Mar 1956. He served again in Philomel 14 Sep 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning Voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. Royalist was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Local) on 15 May 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and went back to Philomel on 29 Sep 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JACKSON, William Phillip | 208802 | 2nd Lieutenant | YMCA Secretary | YMCA | 30/10/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born 11 Apr 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (654511, Private, Infantry Corps. Truck driver from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs M Jackson, Linwood, Christchurch.) Employed by YMCA before enlisting in Kayforce. Appointed to Kayforce, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Secretary/Officer, 10 Sep 1952. Entered Japan 1 Nov 1952 and Korea 10 Nov. Administered by 10 Tpt Coy. Moved between 10 Tpt Coy, NZ Base and 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 68 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Feb 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JACOBS, Archie | 338058 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Rotorua 3 Feb 1935. Worked for NZ Railways Department at the Otahuhu workshops before joining Kayforce on 17 Mar 1954. Underwent training in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gun Number and then TSFD to RNZASC. M/O to NZ Base HQ, CTBA to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 25 May 1955. Attached to British Sub-Area South for three-days then back to 10 Tpt Coy. Also spent period at NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force. Travelled from Wellington to Singapore on TSS Captain Cook and served in 4 Platoon, B Coy, 1 NZ Regt (at Taiping) 15 Dec 1957 to Dec 1959. Spent some time in British Military Hospital in Singapore (15 May 1959) then at Cameron Highlands until 1 Aug. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook arriving at Wellington 16th Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Returned to Malaya arriving at Singapore 7 Nov 1963. Served in C Coy, Gurr's Battalion 1963–66 and was involved in Border Operations on the Thai-Malaya border from 1 Apr 1964 to Jun. RTNZ arriving at Christchurch 13 Sep 1965. Posted to C Coy 3 RNZIR at Fort Cautley on arrival in New Zealand. Later assumed appointment of Support Coy Sergeant, Mortar Platoon. Then posted to 1 Bn Depot, Burnham. Returned once more for service in Malaya in Nov 1970–10 Nov 1972. Later Sergeant posted to 2/1 RNZIR, 1 Oct 1974. Discharged from Army, 18 Jul 1977. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and PJM. Living in Christchurch Aug 2005. |
| JACOBS, Frederick Maxwell | 14374 | Petty Officer Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Gosport, Hants, UK, on 14 May 1920. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RN on 29 Jan 1940 as a Probationary Writer with Service No P/MX 63525. He served in several shore stations such as HMS Drake, Victory, Dryad and HMS Duke prior to drafting to HMS Formidable (carrier) on 12 Mar 1943 and was in her during the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Her aircraft made several attacks of Tirpitz in Norway during mid-1944. Assigned to the British Pacific Fleet in 1945 she participated in the battle for Okinawa and attacked targets in the Japanese home islands. After the Japanese surrender Formidable was used to repatriate liberated allied POWs. Advanced to Petty Officer Writer (Temporary) on 30 Nov 1944. Was in Golden Hind (Sydney) 28 Dec 1945–25 Apr 1946. He returned to Britain and served in Victory from 20 Jul 1946–15 Aug 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Writer (Permanent) on 21 Aug 1948 and to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 1 Aug 1951. He then served in Theseus (carrier) 16 Aug–16 Dec 1952 and served with the Home Fleet ships. Released from the RN on 26 Jan 1953 to enter the RNZN. His WWII awards include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 27 Jan 1953 as a Writer and over the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Writer. He served in Philomel until drafted to Kaniere on 27 Oct 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters and RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He then served in Black Prince 17 Jan 1955–1 Mar 1959 and then in Philomel from 2 Mar 1959. Awarded British Empire Medal on 1 Jan 1963. Discharged to RA on 26 Jan 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| JACOBS, Owen Te Ara (Jake) | 204138 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 26/05/2054 | Born Kaikoura 17 Sep 1931. Came from Blenheim. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force in May 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning in Sep 1951 then embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 3 days later. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. RTNZ by air deplaning Wellington on 2 Jan 1953 and re-embarked by air for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Served again in 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked on SS Changte 26 May 1954 for return to Sydney and flew by Teal to deplane Harewood, 24 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 8 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. A foundation member of Canterbury KVA, Owen (Jake) Jacobs, was a very popular and friendly comrade who attended the NZKVA meetings and functions. Ill health in his last few years made this impossible. Died Christchurch, 28 Jul 2011 aged 80 years. |
| JACQUES, Ian Lewis (Blue) | 208862 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Picton on 26 Feb 1928. Merchant seaman for the Karamea Shipping Co at Nelson. Enlisted 28 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. M/O NZRTU 10 Jun and embarked Sasebo 11 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served mainly in the Armistice Area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey and deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from a RNZAF Hastings ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 171 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1468 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 4 Sep 2021, at Redwood Retirement Home, Blenheim aged 93 years. Buried with his parents and grandparents in Picton Cemetery. |
| JAGGARD, Newton Lex | 15307 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Feilding 30 Apr 1939 and attended Feilding Agricultural High School. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Jan 1955 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 20 Jul 1955. Drafted to Hawea 4 Nov 1955 and advanced to Junior Seaman on 1 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere on 13 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korea waters during the third deployment of the ship. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 30 Oct 1956. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 he was drafted to Black Prince but this posting was of short duration. He later served in Pukaki during the monitoring of the 3rd nuclear test in Apr 1958. He served in Royalist during one of its voyages to SE Asia and served in Endeavour, Philomel, Royalist again Rotoiti and Lachlan. Played a good game of rugby but his work was below the same standard. DEE 29 Apr 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (nuclear test monitoring), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Noel Percy Jaggard is related to but is not a brother of Newton Lex Jaggard. |
| JAGGARD, Noel Percy | 14609 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Feilding 14 Sep 1934. Employed as a postman before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His training commenced in Tamaki and continued in Philomel where he changed to Stoker on 27 Nov 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Mar 1953–26 Sep 1954. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 2 Oct 1953. Drafted to Bellona 27 Sep 1954–11 Jul 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. His next ship was Stawell in which he served from 12 Jul 1955 until posted to Philomel on 4 Feb 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which left Devonport on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Royalist was in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) 15 May 1958. Royalist RTNZ o 15001n 4 Jul 1958 but Noel Jaggard remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958 when he returned to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class rate. The remaining service was Tamaki or Philomel except for a posting to Paea 30 Jan–5 Aug 1959. DEE 24 Sep 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Newton Lex JAGGERD is related but is not his brother. Died Manurewa, Auckland, 14 May 2014 aged 80 years. |
| JAGGER, Robert Carr (Bob) | 206785 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Wellington 5 Aug 1925 and was orphaned two months later when his mother left him in a creche and he never saw her. He was adopted by the Jagger family. Herd Tester for Taranaki Herd Improvement Assn, New Plymouth. Attested at Linton Camp 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flying boat for journey to Sydney. Flew to Japan via Port Moresby and deplaned Japan 4 Jun 1952. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Ammunition number and driver for 25-pounder ammunition wagon. Bob was a keen amateur photographer and took several photos on his Box Brownie Camera. Also involved with 161 Bty HQ Signals. He worked with artillery units primarily in signals and communication near the famous Hill 355. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 10 Feb 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 May 1954. Admitted to New Plymouth Hospital with Malaria 12 Jul 1954 after he was discharged. Living in Inglewood in 2001. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. There are several video clips in the Korean War Legacy Foundation web site. He was interviewed for this programme when he was 93 years old. |
| JAGO, Richard Joseph | 206599 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Wellington 21 Dec 1926. Previous service in the Army in BCOF, Japan as a Private in 3 Bn, NZ Infantry and NZ Tokyo Battalion between 15 Jul 1947 and 10 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 16 Dec 1948. He was a shoe repairer. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin to Iwakuni deplaning in Sep 1951 then embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 3 days later. Entered Korea 6 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ, RNZ Sigs then to 1 Comwel Div Sigs. Made a gross error and received a heavy Field Punishment and committed to Field Punishment Centre, Pusan 14 Jan 1952. Released back to his unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| JAMES, Bryan Wilson | 206177 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/02/2052 | Born Whakatane on 19 Dec 1920. Employed as a Structural Draughtsman for Public Works Department, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Attended OCTU at Waiouru but did not qualify. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jun 1951 while holding the appointment of Technical Assistant. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 12 Oct 1951. Attended Instructors Course at NZRTU on 1 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 (ER 49 List) for RTNZ as a Relief Force Instructor. Deplaned Auckland 13 Feb 1952. from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Posted to Papakura Camp for instructional duties. Discharged 30 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 66 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1471 was sent to an address in Whakatane on 16 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JAMES, Colin Friend (Jimmy) | 13069 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK, on 22 Jul 1925. Midshipman 1 Sep 1942. Sub-Lieutenant 1 Sep 1944 (Navy List Apr 1946 Vol.2). Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Lieutenant 1946. Supply Officer appointed to RNZN 28 Feb 1949. Served in Tutira 11 Apr 1949 to 23 Jan 1950. Appointed to Rotoiti 24 Jan 1950 and served mainly on the West Coast of Korea. Stayed with that ship until 22 Nov 1951. Held in Philomel awaiting passage for return to the Royal Navy in the UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM as he served on a New Zealand ship. Held on strength of HMNZS Maori (NZ High Commission in London) until 21 Feb 1952. Returned to Royal Navy 22 Feb 1952. Later Lieutenant Commander 1 Dec 1954, Staff Officer in Command of HMS Venturer, Severn Division, RNR. Later served in HMS Porchester Castle (corvette). Died Aug 1995, Bristol, Gloucestershire aged 70 years. |
| JAMES, Harry William Trevor | 11336 | Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2053 | Born Wellington 19 Jun 1925. He was employed as a labourer in a bakehouse before joining the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN on 19 Jun 1946 as Ordinary Signalman. After basic training and initial training in his trade he was drafted to Bellona on 3 Mar 1948 and advanced to Signalman on 25 Mar 1948. He rotated between Philomel and Bellona until drafted to Taupo on 6 Jun 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On 27 Jan 1952 he was TSFD to Hawea and RTNZ on 9 Mar 1952. DEE on 20 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. On discharge from the RNZN he became a cargo worker and was a member of the RNZNR. Discharged DEAD from RNZNR on 27 Jan 1955 aged 39 years. |
| JAMES, Jim | 204579 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/01/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Dargaville 5 Oct 1926. Launch operator then Linesman for Post & Telegraph Department from Kohukohu, Hokianga. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in H Troop. M/O for 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to HQ RASC to attend Physical Training Course 27 Sep 1953. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt at end of course. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 7 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1472 returned to Base Records as recipient had moved. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JAMES, John | 204166 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Waiuku on 16 Aug 1929 in NZ. Clerk in Social Security Department, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. His Training was conducted in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. He was sent on overseas drafting and Christmas leave 21 Dec 1951–9 Jan 1952. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty., Promoted Lance Bombardier Troop Driver Operator 29 Aug 1952. Promoted Bombardier 25 Oct 1954 while holding the appointment of BHQ Tara. Attached to HQ RASC to attend PT Instructor's Course. Injured in the left eye playing softball. Also attended CATC Inchon for a one-month signals training course. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to NZ disembarking from a Teal flight at Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas 2 years 302 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Returned to Waiuku on arrival in New Zealand. Died Auckland on 9 Jun 1978 aged 50 years. |
| JAMES, Paul William | 15398 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch on 10 Oct 1938. Employed as a draper’s shop assistant before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 aged 16 years and seven months as a Junior Assistant Cook 2nd Class. His basic naval training was conducted in Tamaki and his trade training was undertaken in Philomel. Advanced to Junior Acting Cook (Seamen) on 14 Oct 1955 and to Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 10 Apr 1956 served in Hawea and Philomel and was drafted to Royalist as Cook (Seamen) on 25 Mar 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Tamaki 11 Sep 1958–27 Sep 1959. Drafted to Lachlan 18 Sep 1959–4 Apr 1961. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Taranaki as Leading Cook (Seamen) on 27 Nov 1961. DEE on 9 Oct 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died 27 Nov 2007 aged 69 years. |
| JAMES, Thomas Theodore | 203541 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Greymouth 5 Sep 1928. Packer and storeman driver for Berlei (NZ) Ltd at Auckland. Nearly three years previous RNZAF service as Leading Aircraftman in the Movements Section. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Battle casualty, 11pm, 7 Nov 1951 in the area Nodong-ni by enemy shell fire causing wounds to lower thigh. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb, onto 5088th MASH where he was operated on at 5.10am 8 Nov, then onto Swedish Red Cross Hospital at Pusan, then TSFD to Osaka Army Hospital, then to Brit Com General Hospital. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base 1 Dec 1951. Re-admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Jan 1952 as wound was troublesome. Also attached to Force HQ as a driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight (Aorangi) at Auckland. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 12 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 219 days. Died Auckland, 3 Jul 1996 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JAMIESON, Bryce | 12376 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2053 | Born Christchurch 6 Jan 1932. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 8 Jul 1948. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 6 Sep 1950. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 May 1951. Promoted Able Seaman 6 Aug 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1953. Later served in Kiwi and Black Prince. DEE 2 Nov 1956. Died Christchurch, 17 Apr 1997 aged 64. Family claimed NZOSM and KWSM. |
| JAMIESON, Vivian Alfred | 460689 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Te Miro, near Cambridge 27 Mar 1930. Farmhand working on his father’s farm at Cambridge. Enlisted 22 Sep 1953 in Kayforce at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to deplane Japan on 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 20 Feb 1954. Posted to C Platoon 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured (fractured wrist) and was admitted to 4th Canadian Fd Amb for treatment. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 87 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was sent from Trentham Camp on 24 Aug 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 21 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died at home in Cambridge, 4 Oct 2001 aged 71 years. |
| JANSON, Leon Clutha | 11298 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Balclutha on 19 Feb 1928. Employed as a surveyor before he entered the RNZN on 17 Oct 1946. His first sea service after initial training in Tamaki was in Bellona from 21 Jun 1947–15 Jun 1948. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Bellona again. Drafted to Hawea on 1 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. His service thereafter was in Philomel and Tamaki. DEE on 16 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JANSSENS, Mervyn John | 206178 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Lower Hutt 27 Sep 1927. Employed as a tile worker for Atlas Tile Co, Waiwhetu Rd, Lower Hutt. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty for its initial operational deployments from Pusan towards Seoul. Failed a few times to adhere to R&SOs. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were returned from original posting address. Medals later re-issued to recipient. Served overseas one year 237 days. Discharged 29 Dec 1952. Died Whanganui 9 Sep 1989 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JARAM, Norman Narsay | 203671 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/11/2053 | Born Whakatane 8 Apr 1925. Served in the RNZAF during WWII (Service No 436683) as an Aircraftman 1st Class for three years from 15 May 1943–18 Dec 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested 16 Mar 1946 for Jayforce. (811896, Private, Infantry Corps.) next-of-kin Mrs B. Jaram (mother), Whakatane.) Embarked 30 Jul 1946 Wellington on HMT Chitral and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 22 Bn. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal whilst acting as Mortar Pl Det Commander. Promoted Corporal 12 Jan 1947. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while Rations NCO 14 Jun 1947 and to Sergeant 19 Jul 1947. One of three brothers who served in BCOF. Embarked 6 Aug 1948 Japan and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Plasterer for Hume Bros, Whakatane. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. To be Sergeant 9 Jan 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 10 Jul 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged but remained on X(ii) List 16 Jul 1951. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp (no date) discharged to X(ii) List. AWOL for three days 2–5 Dec 1951 and was reduced to the ranks. Gunner 3 Jan 1951. Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of Duty NCO 18 Mar 1952. To be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant whilst holding appointment of Gun No.1 wef 1 Apr 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and remains on the X(iii) List (furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 as a Sergeant on Teal flight to Sydney Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. To be Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class whilst employed as TSM from 16 May 1953. Reverted to Sergeant on ceasing to hold appointment of TSM 21 Jul 1953. Reduced to the rank of Gunner 24 Aug 1953 (FGCM). M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 7 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 121 days. Discharged 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kawerau,15 May 1997 aged 72 years. |
| JARMAN, Ian Charles | 332910 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 9 Dec 1933. Clerk at Post & Telegraph Department, Auckland, and a member of the Territorial Air Force (No.1 TF Sqn) before joining Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for flight to Japan. Entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment as 2 Ech Clerk. Entered Korea 15 May 1956. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZ Component British Commonwealth Forces Korea for one month before returning to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 10 Aug 1957 from a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 214 days. Died Grafton, Auckland, 6 Dec 1990 aged 67 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| JARVIE, Royden Stanley (Roy) | 208497 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Balclutha 21 Feb 1930. Employed as a fitter in NZ Railways. Came from Kaitangata. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (Aotearoa flying boat) to Sydney. Continued by air and disembarked at Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Artillery artificer (Tiffy), in 162 Bty, ‘D’ troop. Expert about the mechanism of the guns as this was his trade. Later appointed Gun Sergeant. Photographed checking the air pressure on a 25-pounder gun as part of his weekly duties. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant on 2 Feb 1954. Close friend of Bombardier Poulton about whom he wrote a song. Admitted twice to 60 Indian Fd Amb for treatment. Admitted to 4 Canadian Fd Amb 6 Feb 1954 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Feb 1954. Discharged from Brit Com BGen Hosp on 11 Feb 1954 and was TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Mar 1954. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 357 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Aug 1954 and returned to Kaitangata near Balclutha. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Mellons Bay, Auckland, 14 March 2014 aged 84 years. |
| JARVIS, Raymond Geoffrey | 11479 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, 11 Oct 1929. He was employed as an Apiary assistant before enlisting in the RNZN. Entered the RNZN on 8 May 1947 and was granted the rate of Stoker 2nd Class. His first sea service after basic training where he advanced to Stoker, was in Bellona from 15 Oct 1947 to 9 Sep 1948. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 8 Mar 1948. Served in Kiwi, a Bird Class trawler, Kaniere and Lachlan before being drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Sep 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for Korea and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Served in Kiwi again before being DEE 24 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JAYNES, James Gordon | 12305 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Rhondda, Wales, UK, 16 Sep 1922. Employed as a fitter’s mate before he entered the RNZN at Cook III (later Maori) as an Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class grade on 5 Jul 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Achray on 19 Aug 1948 which was re-named Kaniere when she became part of the RNZN Fleet. He was a crewman on the delivery voyage to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then at the Naval station at Waiouru (later known as Irirangi). Drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Oct 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 bound for Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces against the Communist foes. Shortly after his arrival in the area he was TSFD to Tutira on 6 Nov 1950 and RTNZ in her arriving Devonport 30 May 1951. Served for a short while in Philomel awaiting passage for return to Maori in Britain in SS Rangitata. DEE 17 Sep 1951. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JEFFARES, Kevin Villers | 15207 | Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 5 Dec 1937. He was employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1954 as Junior Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class (Local) and underwent training in Tamaki until 30 Nov 1954. In Philomel under training 1 Dec 1954–29 Jul 1955 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class 5 Jun 1955. Was at Irirangi 30 Jul–1 Sep 1955. At HMAS Cerberus 2 Sep 1955–10 May 1956 attending radio training courses. On RTNZ drafted to Philomel before returning to Irirangi 22 May 1956–16 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 17 Mar 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on joining Royalist and Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on leaving. The remainder of his service was shared between Philomel and Irirangi. Discharged BNPS 20 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| JEFFARES, Leslie Thomas Peter | 14727 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Napier on 13 Feb 1937. Left school and entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and on 12 Mar 1954 was drafted to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Aug 1954. Served in Bellona 19 Apr–29 Sep 1955. Also served in Philomel and Kiwi where he advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Nov 1955. Served in Philomel 17 Aug 1956–4 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 5 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea but was in Korean waters for about five weeks. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until 17 Sep 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Sep 1958–9 Jun 1959. Discharged 9 Jun 1959 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| JEFFERY, Albert Earnest Young | 203542 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 31 May 1928. Attested in KMB 28 Aug 1950 and embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure 13 Aug–3 Sep 1951. Attached Reinforcement Training Unit then posted to NZ Base HQ 28 Nov 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Dec 1951 during first tour while employed as a cook. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland on 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ then moved to NZRTU. M/O TSFDNZRTU and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier during second tour. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 4 May 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, was discharged 3 Jun 1953 but remained on X(ii) List. Posted to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1953 and struck off X(ii) List. TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Jul 1953. RTNZ for medical reasons embarked at Sasebo, Japan, 20 Aug 1953, on HMNZS Hawea and disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1953. Served in Korea 2 years 230 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Passed away peacefully after a long illness Tauranga 28 May 2015 aged 87 years: “Now in the arms of Jesus”. Buried at Pyes Pa Cemetery, Tauranga. |
| JEFFRIES, Cyril Neil | 7837 | Chief Radio Electrical Artificer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington on 8 Aug 1924. He was employed as a radio mechanic prior to entering the RNZN on 18 Aug 1943 as an Ordinary Signalman–Radar. He served in Philomel and was rated Radio Mechanic (S) on 31 May 1944 and to Leading Radio Mechanic (S) on 1 Jun 1944. Drafted to Cook (Waiouru) 10 Jun 1944 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Mechanic (S) (Temporary) on 11 Nov 1945 and to Petty Officer Radio Mechanic (S) (Temporary) on 1 Nov 1946 then to Radio Electrician on 1 Feb 1947. He was sent to Britain in Mar 1950 and had further training and experience in HMS Collingwood and HMS Royal Arthur and advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 6 Oct 1951. He returned to NZ and was back in Philomel in Jun 1952 and advanced to Radio Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 1 Nov 1952. Drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Chief Radio Electrical Artificer on I Jan 1954. He then served in Bellona, Irirangi, Hawea, HMAS Cerberus and Philomel and was drafted to Royalist on 21 Dec 1956. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was sent to the UK to become a crew member to bring Taranaki to join the RNZN fleet in 1961. The remainder of his service was completed in Philomel from 16 Jan 1962. Awarded British Empire Medal in QB Hons in Jun 1963. Discharged to RA on 17 Aug 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| JEFFS, Arthur Maurice | 204016 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 02/09/2053 | Born Auckland 16 May 1927. Warehouseman from Devonport. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Composite Platoon. Attached to 10 Field Hygiene Section and completed a Field Hygiene course on 31 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Supply Clerk 30 Jun 1952. Promoted through the ranks to Temporary Sergeant 15 Jun 1953 and appointed Workshop TMP Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 21 Jul 1953, before returning to New Zealand. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and arrived at Auckland on Teal flight 2 Sep 1953. Served overseas 2 years 32 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Three Kings, Auckland, 8 Jul 2013 aged 86 years. |
| JENKINS, Allan Peter | 11334 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Pukehuia, Northland, on 3 Aug 1928. He was a scholar at school and left at the end of the 1945 year to enter the RNZN on 21 Nov 1946 as an Ordinary Telegraphist, date amended 14 Jan 1952 to serve until 7 Dec 1953. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and was then drafted to the Naval signals station at Waiouru at some unknown date until 7 Feb 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 8 Feb 1949–4 Nov 1950. Advanced to Telegraphist on 16 May 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Force in Korea. TSFD to Tutira 5 Nov 1950 and RTNZ in her on 30 May 1951 but he remained in that vessel until 16 Aug 1951. He was in Philomel 17–30 Aug 1951 and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Penguin 31 Aug–23 Dec 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 24 Dec 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 14 Mar 1952 and to Leading Telegraphist on 25 Jun 1952. Served in Black Prince 14 Jan–7 Dec 1953. DEE 7 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JENKINS, Caleb Charles (Charlie) | 13090 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Abergwynfi, Glamorgan, Wales in 1916. Entered the Royal Navy as an Assistant Cook on 7 May 1934 and was allocated the Service No MX50642. His first service at sea was in Glorious, a Courageous-class fleet aircraft carrier and remained with that ship for nearly two years. His next big ship was Royal Oak a battle cruiser in which he served for nearly two years, fortunately leaving that ship before it was sunk at Scapa Flow in the early days of WWII. He then served in Drake then Albatross before returning to Drake. In Jun 1940 he was drafted to Norfolk (heavy cruiser with 20 cm [8-inch] guns) and served in the South Atlantic on trade protection duties operating from Freetown. In Jan 1941 Norfolk was one of the hunters of the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran. Norfolk was the second ship to sight the German battleship Bismarck. By now he was rated as Petty Officer Cook. Norfolk and Suffolk continued to trail the Bismarck and were part of the force that sank the enemy ship on 26–27 May 1941. His next postings through to 1946 were mainly on shore stations but his time in Norfolk was probably his most exiting sea time. He was released from the Royal Navy on 5 Aug 1946. Charlie Jenkins entered the RNZN on 23 Sep 1949 as a Cook but advanced on succeeding days to Leading Cook then to Petty Officer Cook. Drafted to Rotoiti on 3 Feb 1950 and travelled to Korean waters in that ship before transferring to Tutira on 6 Nov 1950. Both these ships served in east coast and west coast Korean waters. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 May 1952, p.2788). Awarded the Royal Navy LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 20 Mar 1953. Petty Officer Cook Jenkins was in Bellona ( (i/c Ships Galley) when it was returned to the UK and was a crew member in Royalist when that ship was handed over to the RNZN. He was involved with the ship in the Suez affair in 1956. His last sea service was in Black Prince Sep 1958 to Aug 1959. Charlie Jenkins was Discharged to RA 22 Sep 1959. Died Maida Vale, W.9. London 25 Jul 1983. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. |
| JENKINS, Garth Wilfred | 330444 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 14 Oct 1931. Bookbinder employed by Leightons Ltd, Auckland. Ex TF soldier. Enlisted 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas aircraft to Japan deplaning 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jun 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Attached FAP to HQ RASC during Jul 1953 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Sep 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia and travelled to Sydney. Emplaned on Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 156 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Living in Warnambool, Victoria, Australia 2000. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Revisited Korea Apr 2012 aged 81 years. |
| JENKINS, Geoffrey Bennett | 11192 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Whangarei on 31 Dec 1924. Employed as a marine engineer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Apr 1946. His basic naval training was conducted in Tamaki where he was granted the rate of Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Further training followed in Philomel and he was then drafted to Bellona on 1 Oct 1946. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 30 Apr 1947. He then served in Philomel, Kiwi, Pukaki and Philomel again before returning to Pukaki on 1 Feb 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950 and resumed service in Philomel. He then served in Kaniere 30 Jan–19 Nov 1951. DEE 29 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JENKINS, Thomas William | 12607 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Stockton on Tees, Durham, UK, on 28 Dec 1913. Employed as a Machine driller before he joined the RN. Currently no information is available regarding his RN Service apart from the fact that he reached at least Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic in the RN. He entered the RNZN at Cook (soon to be Maori) on 6 Feb 1949 on a three-year engagement as a Stoker Mechanic and over the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 8 Feb 1949. He was given the choice of remaining in NZ when his engagement expired or return to Britain for discharge. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crewman who sailed this vessel to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Rotoiti 17 Oct 1957 and RTNZ in this ship arriving 21 Nov 1951 but stayed with this ship until 26 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel awaiting passage to UK for discharge in the UK. Remained in Maori until DEE 22 May 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JENKINS, Trevor Karl | 207763 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2053 | Born Turua, near Thames 6 May 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.16, p.66. (656318, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Market Gardener from Birkdale, Auckland. Next-of-kin Mrs D. Jenkins (mother), Birkdale, Auckland.) Served 2nd Section Jayforce and embarked NZ 30 Jul 1949 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Bushman at Dunsandel, Canterbury. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 13 Sep 1950 and promoted Lance Bombardier 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 223 Jun 1951 and appointed Bty Storeman. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 26 Dec 1983 aged 57 years. Buried North Shore Memorial Park. |
| JENKINS, William Brown | 208498 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 15 Oct 1918. Came to NZ and lived in Mataura, Southland. Attested 11 Nov 1939 in the 2 NZEF Army for WWII. Embarked 5 Mar 1950 with 1st Echelon 2 NZEF. (5831, Private, Base Depot.) Entered Egypt 13 Feb 1940. Served in Military Police then M/I to 20 Bn (B Coy) from Reinforcements Depot. Embarked to join Lustre Force in Greece and Crete 2 Mar 1941. Battle Cas 1 May 1941, accounted for 18 May 1941, Safe in Egypt 10 Jun 1941. Wounded in Action 27 Nov 1942 and Admitted 4 Fd Amb. Wounded and missing (Libya) 2 Jan 1942 then reported as PW later the same day. Cable from Rome reported POW. POW at Campo PG 52 (Chiavari) 23 Sep 1943, then TSFD to Campo PG 57 (Grupignano) 23 Dec 1942 and reported 5 Apr 1943. TSFD Stalag VIIIA (near Gorlitz) Germany. Safe in the UK, 25 Apr 1945 ex PW. AWOL for 28 days 15 hours, awarded 29 days detention and forfeits 29 days’ pay (6 Jul 1945). Granted seven days remittance. Embarked for RTNZ 8 Aug 1945. Disembarked Wellington 5 Sep 1945. Continued treatment Gore Hospital 23 Oct 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Labourer from Mataura, Southland. Next-of-kin Mr M Jenkins (father, Mataura.) Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement draftee. Posted to RNZASC 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 14 May 1952 on the Teal flying boat Aranui to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA flight to deplane at Iwakuni, on 17 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and entered Korea 21 May 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 2 Dec 1952 and discharged to unit. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 1 Sep 1953 then to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Pl 8 Sep 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/O from this unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ (Japan) 15 Nov 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 282 days. Discharged 27 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JENKS, Malcolm William George | 34354 | Corporal | Attached 5 RTR | RNZAC | 06/10/2054 | 22/04/2055 | Enlisted as Regular Force Cadet 17 Jan 1950 then posted to RNZ Sigs on graduating from Cadet service. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZAC on completion of Armoured Fighting Vehicle Course on 12 Jan 1952 and attended Armoured Gunnery Course. Instructed Compulsory Military Service Trainees. TSFD to Kayforce 23 Aug 1954. Completed Centurion Tank Gunnery Course. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil flight via, Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 11 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached to 5 RTR. Emplaned Qantas aircraft at Iwakuni 20 Apr 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 22 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Served overseas 199 days. Served in various armoured units including NZ Scottish and Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles and 1 Armoured Car Regt. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class with seniority from 5 Dec 1965. Commissioned Lieutenant then later Captain at Home Command, Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from the Army 8 Sep 1973. Deceased? |
| JENKS, Peter Douglas | 14155 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hayle, Cornwall, UK, on 26 Oct 1926. Attended RN College Dartmouth, Served in Padstow Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) 1946–48 in the American and West Indies Station, Cheviot (destroyer) on the Mediterranean station and in St Kitts (destroyer) 1950–51 in the Home Fleet. Gunnery Officer with seniority from 16 Mar 1948. Appointed to Maori additional for two and a half years’ service for passage from St Kitts based on Chatham to HMNZS Philomel based on Auckland. RN officer on loan to RNZN from 6 Feb 1952. Served in Tui and Inverell before being appointed to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 as the Gunnery Officer and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and Hong Kong. Mostly served on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji, arriving Devonport 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Returned to the UK in the Rangitiki departing from Wellington on 8 May 1954 and reverted to Royal Navy on 13 Aug 1954. |
| JENNER, Albert William Louis | 12577 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Hove, Sussex, UK, 13 Mar 1922. His NOK was given as his mother Mrs Caroline Fanny Jenner of Hove, Sussex. Employed as a Labourer before he entered the RN. Currently there is no information available regarding his RN Serv Nor of any awards he may have received for his WWII Service. On release from the RN he entered the RNZN at Maori on 20 Jan 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. The next day he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Cook was re-named Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira (the former Loch Morlich) on 4 May 1949 and was TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949. He was a member of the crew who brought this vessel to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Bellona on 16 Sep 1949 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 30 Oct 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters against the Communist forces. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 14 Sep 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Awarded a Boiler Room Watch-Keepers Certificate. Following this service he was drafted to Philomel 24 Nov 1951–29 Mar 1952. He then served in Bellona again 30 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. DEE 29 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and the KWSM. On discharge he went to live in Gisborne. Unknown if he went back to the UK or made his home in NZ. |
| JENNINGS, Francis William James | 203327 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born South Shields, Durham, England 27 Sep 1918. Driver from Ponsonby. Next-of-kin Mrs L. Jennings (mother), Ponsonby, Auckland. Served in 2 NZEF (Third Embarkation Roll) 24593 Gunner 30 Fd Bty, 6 Fd Regt NZA. Embarked for the Middle East on 27 Aug 1940. RTNZ on furlough 13 Jul 1943. Re-embarked for Italy 12 Jan 1944 and returned home to NZ on 24 Oct 1945. Also served in Territorial Force. Market Gardener just before enlisting 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Reduced to Bombardier by Commander NZ Kayforce 3 Jan 1952 but was promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1 29 Jan 1952. Sprained ankle and was treated at 60 Ind Fd Amb 9 Mar 1952. Reverted to Bombardier on ceasing to be Gun No.1 on 6 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 Jun and to Sergeant 12 Jul 1952. Promoted Sergeant Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Nov 1952. Attached to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 15 Jan 1953 but RTNZ Base unit 26 Jan 1953. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ on Qantas flight and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney. Continued to deplane Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 255 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. President of Panmure/ Mt Wellington RSA Later awarded QSM, NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 7 Mar 2011 at Ellerslie Gardens Rest Home and Hospital aged 93 years. |
| JENNINGS, Phillip Charles | 15622 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Aldershot, Hampshire, UK, on 17 Apr 1924. He was a scholar before he entered the Royal Navy on 20 Feb 1940 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice with Service No D/MX 64365. His training for four years was conducted at the Mechanical Training Establishment (MTE), Rosyth. It meant travelling Aldershot to London during the blitz then by the Flying Scotsman north to Scotland and the to the MTE at Rosyth. Advanced to ERS 5th Class (Fitter & Turner) 1 Jul 1944. Passed through Drake to Caroline (the RN HQ in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland) and was attached to Bligh (frigate) 25 Jul 1944–11 Nov 1945. On 7 Nov 1944 an accidental firing of an anti-aircraft gun while docked in Liverpool caused death and injury on the troopship Capetown Castle moored opposite, Bligh then sailed as an escort for convoy KMF–36 to Port Said. He was in the ship when she with Tyler and Keats sunk U–1172 with depth charges on 27 Jan 1945. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 5th Class 21 Jun 1945. Bligh was also based at Orlando I Jul–11 Nov 1945. Drafted to Valiant (battleship) 19 Feb 1946 which became part of the Training Establishment at Devonport (UK). He also served in Imperieuse 21 Jun 1946–26 Oct 1947 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and then Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. Served in Forth (submarine depot ship) briefly 12 Dec 1947–29 Jan 1948 he then served in St Austell Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) based in Malta. During this period this ship mainly operated in the Aegean and Adriatic on patrols and guardship duties and often attempted to intercept ships carrying ‘illegal immigrants’ to Israel. He later served in St James (destroyer), advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class and served in Caistor Castle (corvette). Discharged 17 Apr 1954. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NGSM ‘Palestine 1945–48’ clasp. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 20 Feb 1956 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced over the next two-days to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. He served in Philomel and Black Prince and was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class 27 Jan 1959 and then in Lachlan. DEE 19 Feb 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| JENNO, Ernest Harold | 12206 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hounslow, Middlesex, UK, 25 May 1928. Employed as a labourer before he joined the RN. Currently no detail of his RN service is available. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (later Maori in London) as a Stoker Mechanic on 14 Jun 1948 on a three-year engagement. Drafted to HMS Lock Achanalt 19 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Pukaki on Commissioning into the RNZN. He was a member of the crew who brought this ship to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. On arrival in NZ he remained in Pukaki until a short break in Philomel 8 Jun–3 Jul 1950. He returned to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland that same day together with Tutira for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces Both ships were involved as guard ships for the landings at Inchon. Pukaki RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Stoker Mechanic Jenno then served in Philomel for some six months and in Bellona very briefly while awaiting passage to the UK. DEE form Maori 9 Aug 1951. On discharge from the RNZN he returned to Feltham, Middlesex. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. It is not known if he received any of these awards. |
| JENSEN, John Wilbour (Jack) | 206113 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Featherston 28 Aug 1922. Previous service in the army during latter part of WWII, with Service No 459950. He also served in the Ruahine Regt as a TF Private. Grocer's assistant from Featherston. Enlisted at Masterton. Had broken service in NZ. Embarked Auckland 20 Apr 1945 on HMT Chitral and disembarked Egypt 12 May 1945 from HMT 94. M/O Advanced Base and embarked Port Said 13 Oct 1945 for Italy. TSPD from NZ Infantry to NZASC 22 Oct 1945. Granted Extra Duties pay 1 Dec 1945. Embarked Naples 21 Feb 1946 for Japan and entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. He was in the 15th Reinforcements for Jayforce. While in Jayforce he served in the Supply Platoon 19 Coy NZASC. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 8 Sep 1946. Discharged from 2 NZEF 21 Apr 1947. Employed as a grocer’s assistant at Braids Busy Business, Featherston. Attested 29 Aug 1950 KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 with 16 Fd Regt. His service record is almost bare, with only one entry for 1951. Admitted 25 ADS 26–29 Apr 1952 and was discharged and remained on an X(ii) List. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 13 May 1952 and was discharged 10 Jun 1954 but remained on the X(ii) List TSFD to the NZ Roll 20 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton 8 Apr 2006 aged 82 years. |
| JENSEN, Peter (Pete) | 206112 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/02/2053 | Born Pahiatua 234 Sep 1924. Served in Air training Corps and Home Guard during the later stages of WWII. Served in BCOF, Japan. (633377, Private, Infantry Corps, A company 22 Battalion. Farmer from Konini, Dannevirke. Next-of-kin Mr A.P. Jensen, Post Office, Konini.) Awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49 in 2001. Attested in KMB on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gunner on No.3 Gun, Charlie Troop, 162 Bty. Later Gun Sergeant, then Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Troop Sergeant Major. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Took part in a small amount of boxing in Jayforce and Kayforce. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North in 2004. |
| JOHN, Timothy Daniel | 211051 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 06/08/2053 | Born Hawera 9 Oct 1924. Labourer in Taumarunui. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am, 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 22–25 Jun 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 30 Jun 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and remains on X(ii) List 10 Jul 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll (medical) 13 Jul 1953. Emplaned Japan 1Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas 78 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1486 was returned to Base Records where it remains. Died Whanganui 31 Aug 1975 aged 50 years. |
| JOHNS, David Stewart | 31350 | Lieutenant | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 20/05/2053 | 24/09/2053 | Born 20 Jun 1929. Attested at Trentham 4 Feb 1947 as a Cadet for Royal Military College Duntroon. M/I RMC Duntroon 30 Jan 1948. Commissioned 12 Dec 1950 as a Lieutenant in the RNZAC. Regular Force Officer, Formerly Adjutant 3 Armoured Regt. He was also involved in service during the Wharf Strike 1951. Seconded to Kayforce 24 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and was posted to 1st Royal Tank Regiment. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Sep 1953. Deplaned NZ 24 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 2 Oct 1953 and reposted to the Regular Force. Promoted Captain RNZAC 12 Dec 1956. Also attended one year at Army staff College, Camberley, 1 Jan 1960 and RTNZ 30 Jun 1961. Posted to Army Schools Aug 1961. Discharged at his own request 10 Feb 1967 having satisfactorily completed 20 years of service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 11 Dec 2021 aged 92 years. |
| JOHNS, Jack Henry | 208140 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Wellington 29 Jan 1928. Bootmaker for PWD State Hydro Roxburgh. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZ Sigs in Burnham. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 13 Oct 1951 and entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. M/I to his unit 18 Oct 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 May 1952 and TSFD to X(ii) List. TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS then to Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 May 1952 and was discharged 9 Jul 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. Medically re-boarded and sent from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 11 Oct 1952. M/O to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 3 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and posted to NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. Discharged 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNS, John Lester Henry | 13578 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Christchurch on 12 Jan 1935. Was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Like several other who signed for entry on this date he was sent on leave without pay and was to report back to Tamaki on 25 Jan 1951. Drafted to Bellona as a Boy 1st Class on 8 Jan 1952 then served in Philomel 1 Jun 1952. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 bound for Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 12 Jul 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he then served in Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman on 12 Sep 1953. He was discharged “Free” on 4 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Jul 1953) and UN Korea Medal (9 Jul 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. From and list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| JOHNSON, Alister Russell | 817500 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Leeston, Canterbury 10 May 1931. Labourer employed by the NZ Railways Dept. Serving TF soldier. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in the Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1953. Had several problems adhering to military law and orders. Awarded 21 days detention. Committed to Canadian Detention Barracks 21 Sep 1953. Released 10 Oct 1953. Attached FAP 10 Fd Hygiene Section 4–14 Jul 1954. Committed further discipline errors. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 19–22 Aug 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 215 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 6 Jul 1984 aged 53 years. |
| JOHNSON, Allan Leslie | 815438 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 11 Aug 1932. Employed as a Labourer. He started his naval service by several days training in the RNZNVR as an Ordinary Seaman but was discharged 16 Sep 1951 to enter the RNZN on 17 Sep 1951 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 18 Feb 1952–15 Jan 1953 advancing to Stoker Mechanic on 22 Nov 1952. He served in Philomel, Tui and Irirangi and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. During his time in Pukaki he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. On RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956 he then served in Pegasus (a Reserve Unit) Philomel, Lachlan 11 Oct 1957–20 Jan 1959 and in Black Prince 21 Jan–8 Sep 1959. DEE 16 Sep 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| JOHNSON, Allan Morris (Charlie) | 783758 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/06/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Papanui, Christchurch 11 Oct 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Signal Reg. Signalman C Troop (Divisional Telephone Line Troop based at Div HQ). Fault control, lines and exchange. Served in Div Sigs at Cho-San. He thought American food good and plenty of it. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged 13 Mar 1955 and posted to TF unit where he served for a further 2 years 46 days. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Taumarunui 31 Oct 1988 aged 57 years. |
| JOHNSON, Alma Toki | 203306 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born 17 Oct 1924. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946 as a Temporary Lance Corporal. (812744, Temporary Lance Corporal, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Kerikeri. Next-of-kin, Mrs L. Johnson (mother) Kerikeri.) attached FAP to Tokyo Bn and attended Brindiv Inf School at Matsuyuma. Promoted Corporal 1 Apr 1947. To be Temporary Lance Sergeant 5 Aug 1947 then to Temporary Sergeant 6 Mar 1948. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. On RTNZ employed as a carpenter trainee Rehab Dept, Kaikohe. Serving TF soldier. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. To be Corporal at Papakura 29 Aug 1950 and to be Temporary Sergeant Gun No.1 on 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as Sergeant on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant while appointed Battery Quartermaster Sergeant 9 Jul 1951. Reverted to Sergeant then promoted Staff Sergeant 19 Dec 1951. To be Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while appointed Troop Sergeant Major 1 Feb 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 273 days. Discharged 6 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taumarunui 31 Oct 1985 aged 61 years. |
| JOHNSON, Athol Chalmers | 1260 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/05/2053 | Born Ashburton 5 Aug 1917. Enlisted in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 2 May 1934 and followed the trade of telegraphist. Drafted to HMS Dunedin on 2 Sep 1935 as Ordinary Telegraphist and remained with that ship until drafted to HMS Achilles on 3 Nov 1936. Promoted Telegraphist 1 Feb 1937. Returned to HMS Philomel 15 Jun 1938 until 20 Mar 1940 when he went back to HMS Achilles. He therefore missed the Battle of the River Plate. Served in HMS Leander (which became HMNZS Leander in Sep 1941) from 16 Oct 1941 until 21 Jul 1942 during which time he was promoted Leading Telegraphist then to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist. He then served in Cook, Tasman, Philomel, Venture and then back to Philomel in Feb 1946. His next postings included Irirangi, HMS Mercury (RN Signal Training School, UK) and then back to Philomel. He was drafted to Taupo on 11 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters, returning to NZ on 21 May 1953. DEE 22 Jun 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal. Died Rotorua, 31 Aug 1988. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| JOHNSON, Barry John | 203543 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Te Aroha 6 Mar 1928. Entered the RNZAF 15 Aug 1946 and served in Wigram, Mechanics Bay, Hobsonville, Whenuapai and Ohakea. Discharged 24 Jul 1949 as a Leading Aircraftman with a very good character reference. Electroplater in Onehunga, Auckland. Attested 31 Aug 1950 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in 161 Bty. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 31 Mar–5 Apr 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the MZ Roll 11 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Died 7 Aug 1952 aged 24 years the result of motorcycle accident at Papakura. His name is one of several not listed in the Kayforce Discharge Cert Roll. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSON, Bryan John | 11218 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2053 | Born Napier 12 Oct 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 11 Jul 1946 as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona from 11 Sep 1947–23 Sep 1948 during which time he was promoted Ordinary Seaman on 12 Apr 1948. While in Tamaki he was promoted Able Seaman and was drafted to Hawea 14 May–15 Sep 1949; Tutira 16 Sep 1949–1 Feb 1950; Taupo 2–16 Apr Feb 1950. He was drafted to Hawea 17 Apr 1950. Hawea sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 and remained with that ship until 23 Mar 1952 during which time this ship served in Korean waters. He was promoted Leading Seaman during this deployment. On RTNZ 8 Mar 1953 he was sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter for seven months and returned to Philomel on 6 Dec 1952. He was rated Acting Petty Officer for the period 23 Jan to 25 Aug 1953, reverted to Leading Seaman one day then resumed that rate of Acting Petty Officer (Local) for his remaining service on the patrol vessel P3551. DEE on 11 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Returned to Napier. Living in Russell 2001. |
| JOHNSON, Donald Eric Owen | 335508 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Thames 27 Mar 1920. Labourer for R & W Hellaby, Otahuhu, Auckland, Attested 30 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura. TOD to Muriwai for Field Exercise and served on Rangitoto Island dismantling War Dept property. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea and M/I 16 Fd Regt 20 Nov 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 14 Feb–7 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 17 days. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft deplaning Auckland (Flight 1) 20 Nov 1954. Served this tour one year 17 days. Discharged 5 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Freezing worker between service in Kayforce. Re-enlisted 3 Nov 1955 and was posted to RNZASC 1 Nov 1955. Re-emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RMA Airliner (Teal) to Sydney. Deplaned and M/I Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo 4 Dec 1955, M/I to NZ Base HQ the next day and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Had several misdemeanours in 1956 which affected his promotion. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal, to Lance Corporal then reverted to Driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1957 as 2I /C section. Finally promoted Corporal 25 Jun 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 7 Aug 1957 and deplaned Auckland 10 Aug 1957. Served overseas this second time one year 252 days. Discharged 29 Sep 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Papakura 22 Apr 1976 aged 56 years. |
| JOHNSON, Edward Robert | 13215 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington 23 Apr 1932. Was an assistant butcher before he enlisted in the RNZN on 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 26 Aug 1950–10 Jan 1951. Then served in Lachlan before returning briefly to Bellona. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and left for service in Korean waters on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ was drafted briefly to Philomel before once again serving in Lachlan 7 Dec 1953 to Jan 1956. Discharged to Shore, Engagement Expired 22 Apr 1956. Taken onto the books of HMNZS Olphert (Wellington’s RNZNVR division) and immediately discharged to the Inactive Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Ohope circa 2000. |
| JOHNSON, Errol Desmond | 206892 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Shannon 27 Jan 1929. Farmhand at Pahiatua. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and M/I to his unit the same day. Served in BHQ 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 18 Nov 2007 aged 78 years. |
| JOHNSON, Frederick | 14023 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Napier 8 Nov 1935. Employed as a potential carpenter’s apprentice before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 5 Jun 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 8 May 1953 and to Able Seaman on 8 Aug 1954. Between 21 Sep 1954 and 8 Jan 1956 he had nine postings between Bellona and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 9 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. The task was to monitor the Armistice and stop any potential force movements from North Korea. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957 but Able Seaman Fred Johnson remained in this ship until 5 Sep 1957. He later served in Pukaki, Philomel, Otago, Philomel, Royalist, Lachlan and Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 5 Feb 1962. Later served in Rotoiti and advanced to Leading Seaman and completed his service in Philomel. DEE 18 Feb 1967. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R). |
| JOHNSON, Henry Hart | 208576 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born (at sea off) Wellington 3 Sep 1923. Another document states 5 Sep 1922. Blacksmith striker at State Coal Mine Dunollie, Westland. Lived in Runanga, Westland. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for Arty course 28 Jun–20 Jul 1953. His course report states, “Has above average ability however he has shown a lack of responsibility, is inclined to take short cuts. On practical subjects he has a sound knowledge of the work of a gun NCO.” Had several misdemeanours which included AWOL (x4) and one 28 days detention and one 27 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks and loss of pay. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and arrived NZ 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 20 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch 7 Oct 1981 aged 58 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSON, Henry Herbert (Tim) | 203629 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born 22 Mar 1929. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Field Regiment Ammunition Number. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1952. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to his brother’s home in Kingsland, Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living Auckland circa 2006. Died Waipu, 3 Jul 2010. |
| JOHNSON, Kenneth Herbert | 514442 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Hamilton 29 Dec 1930. Farmer for Ibbison Bros, Hamilton. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Posted to RN 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 10–31 May 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22–27 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier (Tp Artificer ) 14 Nov 1953 to Temporary Bombardier (Artificer ) 7 May 1954 and to Bombardier 27 May 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga Hospital 26 Apr 2021 aged 90 years. |
| JOHNSON, Leonard Clifton | 817507 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 28/09/2054 | Born 25 May 1931.Came from Spreydon, Christchurch. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with six other New Zealanders including two from his own unit, Driver E.L. Crawford and Driver S. Lewis and four from 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Kaikoura, 29 May 2000 and was buried in the Kaikoura Cemetery, Kaikoura. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM) and KWSM. |
| JOHNSON, Leslie Edward | 815598 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Oamaru 21 Jan 1932. Employed as a factory worker before he entered the RNZN on 10 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training commenced in Tamaki, but it was not long before he changed to Assistant Cook on 15 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 16 Aug 1951–13 Jan 1952. Drafted to Bellona 14 Jan 1951–12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 20 Apr 1952. He served in Tamaki and was drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 which sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 and then served in Philomel 14 Nov 1955–3 Oct 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) 10 May 1956. Drafted to Black Prince as Cook (Seamen) 4 Oct–25 Mar 1956 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) 26 Oct 1956. Drafted on 26 Mar 1957 to Royalist which left Devonport on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. This was his second voyage to Korea. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until drafted to Black Prince on 1 Dec 1958–24 Jul 1959. DEE 14 Aug 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| JOHNSON, Martin Bell (Marty) | 13118 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Otaki 18 Jan 1933. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 8 Sep 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 26 Jan 1950. Drafted to Bellona 15 Sep 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 18 Jan 1951–25 Jan 1953. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He was a member of the crew of four-inch gun. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia, Singapore and Japan. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 18 Nov 1960 and to Able Seaman 18 Oct 1951. RTNZ via Hong Kong arriving Auckland 21 Oct 1952. He later served in Philomel, HMAS Cerberus where he qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class on 17 Apr 1953 then served in Irirangi and seemed to move between that station and Philomel. He returned to HMAS Cerberus 23 Sep–24 Dec 1954 and qualified Gun Layer 2nd Class on 21 Dec 1954. Served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 14 Jun 1955 but RUN on 27 Jan 1956. He was recovered and returned to Hawea on 11 Feb 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Napier in 2004. Medals offered for sale Collector Services, Christchurch Nov 2009 and again Jun 2013 and Jan 2017. Died Palmerston North 20 Jan 2019 aged 86 years. |
| JOHNSON, Oliver Andrew Donald | 206082 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Christchurch 27 May 1917. Meteorologist from Wellington. Served in NZ Artillery 1 Mar 1935–29 Jun 1940: 2 NZEF 21 Jun 1940–30 Jun 1942. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1942, Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1943. 16 Jan 1944. TSFD and served in RNZAF 26 May 1944–46. Served in Lauthala Bay, Fiji and then Samoa. Awarded the Efficiency Medal. Applied for ED but this was not approved as time previously recognised for the Efficiency Medal could not be used for the ED. Appointed to Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and assumes appointment of Orderly Officer NZ Base HQ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O to 16 Fd Regt 9–16 Apr 1951. On several TODs from NZ Base HQ. Served in NZ Det Kure and to Force Maint Area. Attached FAP Iwakuni Air Terminal 5–21 Jul 1952. Appointed 2i/c and promoted Temporary Captain while employed 2i/c NZRTU 22 Jul 1952 and relinquished the appointment 3 Dec 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 9 days, SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, 28 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in 1 Fd Regt as a TF Officer. Died Auckland 12 May 1969 aged 52 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSON, Peter Ashley Hughes | 206786 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Pen-y-coed, South Wales, UK, 7 Jun 1927. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy (Service No R283884) for three years and the Royal Navy 1.5 years. Draughtsman for Lands & Survey Dept, Wellington. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 19 Apr–5 May 1953. Accidentally injured 26 Jul 1953 and admitted 26 Fd Amb, abrasions left elbow and both legs. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Did not adhere to Routine and Unit orders. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 282 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 May 1954. Next-of-kin Mrs D. Johnson (mother), Commonwealth Relations Office, Downing Street, London, England, UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in TF in Jan 1959 and served in 51 Bty RNZA in Invercargill. Later shown as serving in ‘E’ Troop 163 Bty. Discharged on medical grounds 19 Dec 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch NZ 8 Jul 1979 aged 50-1951 years. |
| JOHNSON, Reginald George | 203831 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/11/2052 | Born Gisborne 21 Oct 1927. Motor mechanic. Enlisted for service in the Interim Army from 16 Sep 1946 to 21 May 1947. Served in NZEME Workshop Papakura Camp. (Not RNZEME until after he left the Army). Vehicle mechanic employed by Arthur Bruce & Co, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Nov 1950 but reverted to Gunner (at his own request) five days later. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Field Regiment Vehicle Mechanic attached to 161 Bty. Accidentally injured 7 Nov 1951 and was admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 7–20 Nov 1951. Had problems adhering to military discipline. He committed a serious offence and sentenced to 120 days detention but sentence mitigated to 60 days. Released from Canadian Detention Barracks 22 Jul 1952. Admitted Swedish Hospital Pusan 15 Sep 1952 and was discharged to NZ Base Camp Hiro 13 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Oct 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ circa 5 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Jan 1953. Died Whangarei, 18 Jun 1997 aged 70 years. Cremated Maunu Crematorium 21 Jun 1997. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSON, Thomas | 924162 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born the UK. NOK shown as his mother living in Manchester, UK. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| JOHNSON, William | 340932 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Awanui, near Kaitaia, 25 Dec 1929. Labourer for Auckland Farmers Fertilizer Works, Te Papa, Hamilton. Attested 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. M/I to his unit 2 Oct 1954. On several occasions did not adhere to Standing and Routine orders. M/O to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| JOHNSTON, Alfred John | 208733 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Westport 1 Mar 1931. Employed as a bushman for Faulkner and Anderson, Greymouth. Attested 10 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham camp. AWOL for seven days. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan via Darwin and Manila to deplane Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. AWOL again x3. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15–20 Nov 1952. Discharged then re-admitted Brit Com General Hospital 1–8 Dec 1952. Further times AWOL 17 to 40 hours. Accumulated 41 days detention before entering Korea. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 3 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to 23 Coy RCASC 13 Feb 1953 for Ammunition Handling Course. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 23 Coy RCASC 17 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. AWOL again. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 22 Sep 2007 aged 76 years. |
| JOHNSTON, Anthony Peter | 15549 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 3 Apr 1940. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956. He underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted as a Junior Seaman on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Oct 1957 and to Able Seaman on 3 Nov 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince on 23 Sep 1958 to Philomel 16 Mar 1959 and to Kaniere on 27 Aug 1959–7 Apr 1960. He served in Tamaki, Philomel and returned to Royalist on 13 Sep 1960–8 Jul 1961 advancing to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 7 Nov 1960. The next three years of his service were spent in Philomel, Tamaki and Royalist with one short spell in Pegasus (Reserve Unit). Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Dec 1962 and to Petty Officer on 1 Dec 1963. Later served in Taranaki and in Kahawai. He was disrated to Leading Seaman on 16 Nov 1970 but advanced again to Temporary Petty Officer on 15 Apr 1971. Awarded Joint Services Physical Education and Recreational Training Diploma 25 Apr 1971. Advanced to Petty Officer 17 May 1972 and to Chief Petty Officer 31 May 1973. His service continued in Tamaki, Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor on 25 Mar 1977. Served in Otago 18 Aug–12 Dec 1977. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| JOHNSTON, Bruce de Clifford | 208499 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Dunedin 12 Sep 1928. Came from Opoho, Dunedin. Agricultural Student, Dept of Agriculture Victoria, Australia. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 6 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 May 1952. Served in 161 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Nov 1953. Embarked 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 293 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTON, David | 12464 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Wellington 1 Feb 1931. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Tutira 3 Feb 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman 2 Mar 1950 and sailed for Korean waters on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces. TSFD to Pukaki 2 Jul 1950 and RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. From 23 Dec 1950 to 7 Jul 1952 he served in Philomel and Tamaki returning to Philomel where he was graded Gun Layer 3rd Class before drafting to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for further service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 and then served in Tamaki 2 Nov 1953–12 Jan 1955. DEE 31 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZO|SM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Was Living in Dallington, Christchurch about 1966. |
| JOHNSTON, Francis George | 203697 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Hamilton 24 Aug 1928. Served in the ATC School Cadets. Driver for C.P. Gardner Ltd, Tirau. Attested in KMB during 9 Sep 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Photographed at a baseball stadium in Manila Dec 1950 while on the way to Japan. This photo was published in the Auckland Weekly News late 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Battle School at Hara Mura for PT Course 3 Nov–4 Dec 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24 Dec 1951 and discharged direct to unit 29 Dec 1951. Admitted CDS Tokyo 12 Feb 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp X(ii) List. Discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1501 was sent to an address in Matamata. His home address is given as C/- Post Office Tirau. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 1 Oct 1973 aged 45 years. Buried Hamilton Park Cemetery, Waikato. |
| JOHNSTON, Francis James | 208734 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Ohai, Southland 18 Oct 1929. Farmhand at Ohai. Attested 3 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA at Burnham. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney, Continued by civil air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. Remained in NZRTU. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hospital 17 Oct 1952 and was discharged 28 Oct back to NZRTU. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 22 Jan and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 20 Jan 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Feb 1954. Embarked SS Changti at Kobe, Japan 27 Feb 1954. deplaning Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged 1 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTON, Francis Nigel Featherston | 11836 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington on 28 Jun 1919. Son of the Hon. Sir Harold Featherston Johnston (1875–1959), Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of New Zealand and Margaret Sara Bell (1879–1946). Served in the Royal Navy 1937–46. 1 Sep 1937 Officer Cadet. Promoted Midshipman 1 Sep 1938. Served in Barnham (battleship in the Mediterranean) 1 Sep 1938–Aug 1939, then Manchester (cruiser) Sub-Lieutenant. 1 Jul 1941, Promoted Lieutenant. 1 Jul 1941. Served in Rhyl (minesweeper) 16 Sep 1940–Feb 1941. Served in Ashanti 8 Jul 1941–Dec 1941 and was involved in Home Fleet duties and was involved in the Lofoten Islands Commando attack in Dec 1941. Served in Wishart (destroyer) in 1943. Wishart was mainly stationed at Gibraltar during WWII and was engaged in convoy defence and served in various naval operations in the Mediterranean Sea including Operation Husky the Allied invasion of Sicily. His WWII medal may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star and War Medal. RTNZ in 1946 on Compassionate Leave and TSFD to the RNZN in Mar 1947. Served in Philomel, Kiwi and served in Philomel II (the Navy Office in Wellington) in 1950. Commanded Hawea 1951–52. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross, 3rd Supplement to London Gazette, of 30 Sep 1952 dated 3 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded US Legion of Merit. “The Queen has been graciously pleased to give unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America for distinguished services during the operations in Korea, Legion of Merit Degree of Legionnaire.” London Gazette, 26 Apr 1955 p.2418. Sent to Britain and held on Maori 17 Jun 1952. Appointed Staff Officer (Operations) on 17 Nov 1952 on staff of Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth (HMS Victory) to May 1953. Promoted Commander on 31 Dec 1953. Attended Joint Services Staff College in 1954. Appointed Jan 1955 to Jan 1957 to be CO Wakefield (Navy Office Wellington) Appointed Executive Officer to Royalist in 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysia and Korea. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Later Captain Died Nuhaka, Hawkes Bay, 17 Sep 2001 aged 82 years. Cremated and his ashes spread at sea. |
| JOHNSTON, Frederick Alexander Ross | 12534 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin 15 May 1932. Employed as a message boy before he entered the RNZN on 11 Nov 1948 in the 15th Class of Boys as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by drafting to Bellona on 15 Sep 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 May 1950. Served in Hawea, HMAS Rushcutter and Philomel before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 and travelled to Korean waters via Fiji. Returned via Hong Kong and Sydney. On RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 he returned to Philomel briefly and then went to HMAS Ruschcutter 30 Jul–10 Dec 1953 and was graded Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class then Under-surface Warfare 2nd Class for underwater skills. He later served in Philomel, Hawea Bellona and Black Prince where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) but then returned to Able Seaman. DEE 14 May 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later Lieutenant Commander (Honorary) living at Carterton 2004. Died peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton 13 Jul 2016, aged 84 years. |
| JOHNSTON, George Andrew | 11617 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Waipawa on 28 Mar 1929. Clerical cadet for NZ Railways at Waipawa before joining RNZN on 9 Oct 1947 and was granted the rate of Assistant Cook. After initial training his first sea service was in Bellona from 30 Mar 1948 to 19 Mar 1950. He served in Kaniere 30 Jan to 19 Jun 1951. The next two years were spent on shore stations in Tamaki and Philomel. On 8 Jul 1952 he was drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. He RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and left the ship the next day. DEE 15 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTON, James | 208735 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Glasgow 9 Jun 1927. Grocer from Nelson. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney, Australia, then Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted CDS Tokyo 16 May 1953. Discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot to NZ Base HQ 24 Aug 1953. Went AWOL 29 Nov 1953 in Hiro, Japan, after 22 days was posted as a deserter. Was apprehended in Stranraer, Scotland 13 Mar 1954. Brought back from the UK to NZ on RNZAF Sunderland arriving 24 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1955. Died Hamilton 2 Feb 1967. Medal entitlement not known. |
| JOHNSTON, Leonard Alexander | 514855 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Dunedin 27 Oct 1930. Employed as a carpenter before entered the RNZN at Morrinsville on 28 Jan 1954 as a Stoker. He underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 1 Jul 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 28 Oct 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. The task was to monitor the Armistice and stop any potential force movements from North Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but he remained in the ship until 4 Dec 1958. Later served in Philomel and then returned to Black Prince 17 Jan 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 7 Jun 1958. Drafted to Royalist 29 Sep 1958 but was disrated 23 Mar 1959. Was held in HMS Terror (Singapore) 24 Mar–12 Apr 1959 and then RTNZ and Philomel. Discharged BNPS on 13 Aug 1959 together with 30 days invaliding leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| JOHNSTON, Peter John | 206893 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 19 Feb 1927. Claimed service in the US Airforce for two years. Also served in the interim Army and Jayforce 2nd relief and was discharged 9 Jun 1947 without going to Japan. Panel beater at Leslie’s Motors, Wellington. Attested 12 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 18 Sep 1953 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 23 Sep 1953 but remained on X(ii) List. Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 Sep 1953. Discharge date unknown. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ deplaning 25 May 1954. Served overseas one year 289 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later lived in St Kilda, Melbourne and Rose Bay, Sydney. Died Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Jun 1970. |
| JOHNSTON, Raymond Carter | 206245 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 22/04/2055 | Born Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northeast England, UK, UK, 10 Nov 1919. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII and in Jayforce with Service No 242636. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served as a motor mechanic in 22 Bn. Later Posted to 2 NZ Bn. Highest rank attained Corporal. Motor Mechanic at Karori, Wellington. Attested in KMB during 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 2 Jun 1952. RTNZ 6 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-embarked with Expansion Force for return to Korea on 2 Aug 1952. Warrant Officer 1st Class by 20 Apr 1953 when discharged from Brit Com Gen Hospital. M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 11 May 1953. RTNZ 28 Oct 1953. Also awarded ERII Coronation Medal (Supplement to NZ Gazette dated 2 Jul 1953). Re-embarked for the fourth time for Korea 23 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Apr 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney returning to NZ for medical reasons on 22 Apr 1955. At all times he was based in 10 Tpt Coy as a Mechanic or Machinist from Temporary Lance Corporal to Warrant Officer 1st Class. Served in Korea a total of three years 270 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ he was posted to CMD Trg Depot Waiouru and reverted to Sergeant. Died Pinehaven Upper Hutt 22 Dec 1985 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTON, Raymond William (Waka) | 300106 | Lance Corporal | Attached 5 RTR, A Sqn | RNZAC | 18/11/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Te Kopuru, Dargaville 29 Dec 1931. Enlisted as a Regular Force soldier 4 Oct 1950. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Teal aircraft to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Several former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Was attached for most of his service in Korea with A Sqn, 5 Royal Tank Regt, as crewman on Centurion Mk III tanks. UN Medal for Korea only. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. SOS Kayforce 4 Feb 1955 and re-posted to Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class Regimental Sergeant Major Fort Dorset. Also LS&GC Medal (Military), MSM. Retired from the Army 30 Mar 1982. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. See Service Lives Remembered by Howard E Chamberlain. Died Christchurch 31 Mar 2021 in his 90th year. |
| JOHNSTON, Richard Barry | 13225 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Rotorua on 15 Dec 1933. Was employed as a furrier before he entered the RNZN 2 Feb 1950 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Initial sea service in Bellona as Boy 1st Class from 19 Jan 1951. His posting card is marked RUN on 26 May 1951 but he was recovered on 4 Jul 1951 and returned to Bellona. Drafted to Taupo on 29 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman and then to Able Seaman on 15 Jul 1952. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and was drafted to Irirangi a communications station in the centre of the North Island. Able Seaman Johnston was sent to HMAS Watson for further training 30 Jul–14 Oct 1953 and then returned to Philomel. He then served in Kiwi, Black Prince and Lachlan. DEE 14 Dec 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 12 Jan 2006 in his 73rd year. |
| JOHNSTON, Stanley William John | 208736 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born 20 Aug 1927. Came from Dunedin. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. M/I NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Travelled by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NSM and KWSM. Discharged Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Died Dunedin on 13 Feb 2019 aged about 87 years. |
| JOHNSTON, Walter James | 208298 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Westport 9 Jan 1928. Freezing worker, Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff. Attested 14 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (For further detail on Wahine voyage see Introduction.) Flown from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for the sea journey to Pusan. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 116 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTON, William Harold (Scupper) | 623 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 17 Sep 1908. An assistant storeman before he enlisted in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy on 24 Apr 1924 as a Boy 2nd Class. He served in HMS Philomel which by 1924 had become a base ship. He then served in Diomede, a Danae-class cruiser which had been sent to the New Zealand station in 1925. In 1928 he was serving in the UK in Vernon then went to sea again in the battle-cruiser Renown. Other ships in which he served included Nelson, Dunedin and Achilles. He was promoted Acting Petty Officer on 15 Dec 1935. His wartime service included service in HMS Achilles on the second posting to this ship from 17 Sep 1938 to 19 Dec 1940 during which time he was promoted Chief Petty Officer and served at the Battle of the River Plate in Dec 1939. He served in Leander 5 Aug 1943–16 Jan 1944 and then served in Achilles 17 Jan 1944–11 Sep 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal (17 Sep 1941). Remnants of his service record are very poor and difficult to read. Awarded British Empire Medal in 1949. Drafted to Tutira 20 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 and served in Korean waters. He RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His final sea service was in Bellona 1 from 13 Aug 1951 to 13 Aug 1953. He was discharged 16 Sep 1953 after his RTNZ and killed when his motorcycle got out of control and hit a power pole at the intersection of Calliope and Kiwi Roads, Devonport, Auckland, on 25 Dec 1953. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM and entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| JOHNSTONE, Alan Leslie | 206051 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Disembarked Pusan 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and served in Korea 31 Dec 1950–3 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 Nov 1952. Joined Regular Force. Served in Gurr's and Poananga's Battalions 1965–67. RTNZ 27 Jan 1967. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. RTNZ ETA Whenuapai 27 Jan 1967. Later Staff Sergeant. Discharged from Regular Force 3 Mar 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 3 Oct 1994 aged 65 years. Buried in Kelvin Grove Cemetery. |
| JOHNSTONE, Kenneth Edwin | 13657 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 31 May 1933. Enlisted as a Probationary Writer 31 May 1951 but soon changed to Stoker. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and departed with that ship to Korean waters on 7 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 5 Mar 1953. Also served in HMS BELFAST (a British cruiser) from 24 Jul–28 Aug 1952 re-joining Rotoiti. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Mar 1953. On RTNZ he was next drafted to Bellona still as Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. On 5 Mar 1954 he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Hawea on 26 Jan 1955 and was advance to Leading Engineering Mechanic on 15 Apr 1955 in Philomel. He again served in Bellona and on 1 Mar 1956 advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (PO EM). Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic Johnstone was part of the crew that took the Bellona back to the UK in 1956 and RTNZ with Royalist being involved in the Suez affair. His final seagoing service was in Kaniere from 8 Nov 1957 to 4 Feb 1959. During this time he was involved with the salvage of the MV Port Waikato in Aug 1959. DEE 30 May 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JOHNSTONE, Richard (Dick) | 211002 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Morwell, SE Victoria, Australia 14 Jun 1929. Next-of-kin Mrs D.V. Johnston (mother), Camberwell, Victoria, Australia Employed at the Lepperton Co-Op Dairy Coy, near New Plymouth. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953, entered Korea 19 Mar 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt attached FAP CATC Inchon 14–29 Jun 1953 for training course and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP CATC Inchon for more training courses 29 Nov–21 Dec 1954 and again returned to 16 Fd Regt at end of course. M/O to CATC Inchon 27 Dec 1953–16 Jan 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 11 Feb 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 4 May 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(v) List (Instructor) 15 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1954. Promoted Sergeant 15 Jun 1954. Granted a further three-months extension to service dating from 31 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ as an Instructor 3 Jul 1954 and deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. To report direct to Waiouru Camp where he was employed as an instructor for RNZA replacements. Served overseas one year 160 days. Discharged 15 Nov 1954. Taranaki NZKVA Branch President 2004. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died New Plymouth, 20 Jul 2007 aged 78 years. |
| JONES, Albert | 11219 | Sail Maker | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Morrinsville 12 Mar 1931. He was a schoolboy and entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 Feb 1947. Drafted to Bellona 7 May 1947–2 Feb 1949. Drafted to Taupo 3 Feb 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 Mar 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 12 Sep 1949. He next served in Philomel 18 Jan–30 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 1 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on the second deployment of the ship to Korean waters to serve with the UN Naval Forces. He changed his trade to become a Sailmakers Mate on 1 Jan 1953 while in Korea. On RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 he remained in Rotoiti when the ship became part of the Reserve Fleet. Drafted to Bellona also in the Reserve Fleet 9 Sep 1953–3 Mar 1955. DEE 11 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Kore Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Morrinsville, 27 Feb 2006 in his 75th year. |
| JONES, Alfred Lloyd | 12905 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Auckland 20 Mar 1931. Farmhand before he enlisted in RNZN 3 Feb 1949 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Served in Bellona, Tutira and Hawea and had attended courses at HMAS Watson before he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 on the first deployment of ship to Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Served again in Bellona and then in P3551 before his time was completed. DEE 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth, 4 Jun 2003 aged 72 years. It is not known if he applied for or received the NZOSM, NZDSM or the KWSM. |
| JONES, Brian Ralph | 208577 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough, 14 Mar 1928. Bridge builder’s labourer at Richmond, Nelson. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Feb and to Lance Bombardier 6 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 15 Jun and to Bombardier 2 Aug 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 9 Aug 1953 and TSFD to the X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Aug 1953. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1953 and remains on X(ii) List. M/O to NZRTU 20 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953 and M/I to this unit 20 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954 and M/I 24 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1511 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Picton. Attested 6 Jul 1962 as a Gunner in the RF. Served in 16 Fd Regt. M/O to 2 NZ Regt Burnham 11 Mar 1963. Emplaned Harewood 1 Nov 1964 on service aircraft for Singapore. Deplaned and taken on strength 1 NZ Regt 2 Nov 1963 and M/I to Terendak Camp 5 Nov 1963. M/O 1 RNZIR ex Border Operations 16 May 1964. To be Sub Bombardier 5 Mar 1964. Admitted Mil Hosp Terendak 28 May and TSFD to BMH Singapore 9 Jul 1964. Emplaned Singapore 8.34am 14 Jul 1964 for casevac to NZ. Deplaned Whenuapai 3.45pm 17 Jul 1954. Later served in 16 Fd Regt, 10 Coast Cadre and was Barack Warden Fort Dorset 31 Jul 1967. Discharged 16 Apr 1958 engagement expired. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to GSM 1952 (Malay Peninsula), NZGSM (M) and NZDSM. Died Upper Hutt, 20 Nov 1995 aged 76 years. |
| JONES, Brice William | 11669 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Fielding 16 Mar 1931. He enlisted in RNZN 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Mar 1948 and to Signalman Boy 25 May 1948. Like many of his era his first sea service was in Bellona as a Signalman Boy 31 May 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 10 Nov 1949. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti circa 5 Oct 1950. Rotoiti 1 sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. A small group of Rotoiti crewmen were also involved on an assault on observation post and suspected machine gun post in Chinnampo estuary. Trained with 41st Independent Royal Marine Command in Kure, Japan and took part in two landings from Rotoiti. With Lieutenant Webber's party and was sent down to the beach to link up with the radioman for gunfire support from the ship. HMNZS Rotoiti was involved with the pirate incident (Nationalist Chinese) on SS Hupeh. Also served on Hawea which left NZ 4 Aug 1952 and returned on 29 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later served in the Army from 1961–75 in RNZ Sigs. Served in Malaya and returned to NZ on RNZAF Flight NSH 22 ETD Changi 15 Sep 1963 ETA Whenuapai 17 Sep 1963. Posted to 4 Bde Sigs Sqn, Papakura Camp. Discharged as Staff Sergeant from 1 Sigs Sqn, Papakura, 1 Nov 1975. Later awarded NZGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| JONES, Britton Harry | 802224 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Was one of a handful of Kayforce personnel who married young Japanese women while in theatre (his bride Miss Sachiko Oshita). Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1512 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Wellington. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Lower Hutt 5 Oct 2013 aged 80 years. |
| JONES, Cleve Edward | 802403 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Greymouth 11 Jan 1931. Completed 13 Weeks in CMT. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements, emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 10 Jan 1955, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Jan 1955 and discharged to NZ Base HQ 22 Mar 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10–13 Oct 1955. Granted 10 days R&R leave 26 Sep–3 Oct 1955 and returned to his unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 24–29 Feb 1956. M/O to NZ Base HW and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1512 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Wellington. Attested in the Regular Force 2 Jun 1959 for service in Malaya. Embarked 6 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959. M/I to Camp at Taiping. RTNZ by air and deplaned Whenuapai 19 Nov 1961. Served and completed his engagement in 2 NZ Regt, Burnham Camp. TSFD to the RF Reserve 16 Jun 1962. Awarded the GSM 1918 (M). Died Haast 27 Jun 1970 aged 39 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| JONES, Craig Anderson | 818183 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Cashmere, Christchurch 21 Jun 1931. Serving TF soldier. Self-employed Speedway driver. Attested 30 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC to attend an NCO Course 7–27 Jun 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for two days then returned to his unit. Attached FAP 5 US Air Force Station Suwon 26 Aug–1 Sep 1953. He was attached several times for different duties and each time returned to 10 Tpt Coy. once to 16 Fd Regt for an officers’ selection board. M/O to NZ Base HQ 2 Feb 1954 for RTNZ to attend OCTU in NZ 2 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Mar and deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Reported to Army School, Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Did not wish to attend OCTU and M/O to CMD Trg Depot. To be returned to Korea on the first available flight. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 and deplaned Japan 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and re-entered Korea 28 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 23 Aug 1954 and to Sergeant 20 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed RTN deplaning Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings (flight 2). Served overseas one year 207 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 1 Apr 2019 aged 88 years. |
| JONES, Geoffrey Wynne | 30555 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 28/06/2052 | 15/01/2053 | Born in Taranaki on 28 Jan 1925. Medical Practitioner (Doctor, M.B., Ch.B). Kayforce Replacement seconded from the RF 9 Jun 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd 10 Jul 1952. Appointed RMO 16 Fd Regt 17 Jul 1952 and promoted Temporary Captain while employed as RMO 18 Jul 1952. Attached FAP NZ base HQ 9 Nov 1952. Relinquishes appointment of RMO 7 Jan 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and reposting. Deplaned Auckland 15 Jan 1953. SOS of Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List 26 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Hamilton circa 2002. Changed his surname to Wynne-Jones. Died Hamilton 24 Oct 2019 aged 94 years. |
| JONES, Ivor Raymond | 208218 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Blackdown, Surrey, UK, 9 Oct 1927. Previous service in the British Army and served in the Royal Horse Guards two years 10 months. Labourer for PWD, Lake Tekapo. Attested in Kayforce 12 Jun 1951. At Trentham attending OCTU selection and then in School of Artillery, Waiouru to attend the course 20 Jul–6 Sep 1951. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned Wellington 19 Sep 1951 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Part of Expansion Force but did not travel on the Wahine. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 5 Nov 1951. Attached FAP to HQ NZ 5–14 Nov 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Nov 1951. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Troop Leader, 6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 26 May 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Apr 1954 and re-emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jun 1954, entered Korea 12 Jun and M/I to his unit. Posted to Brit Com Salvage Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Temporary Captain while employed as Adjutant, Disposals Organisation, 8 Nov 1954. Promoted Captain, 8 Feb 1955. Granted furth 12 months service in Kore dating from 5 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Component BCFK from Brit Com Disposals Unit and appointed Paymaster 1 Jul 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll. RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from RNZAF Hastings 29 Dec 1956. SOS Kayforce 15 Apr 1957 and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List in the rank of Captain 15 Apr 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| JONES, Jack Alexander | 207098 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born Invercargill 30 Jul 1927. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.14 p.50 (1944–45) as John Alexander JONES (616230, Private, Infantry Reinforcements. Farm Hand from Gummies Bush R.D. Riverton. Next-of-kin Mrs E.V. Jones (mother) Gummies Bush, Riverton.) He sailed from NZ between 1 Apr and 31 Dec 1944 and served in Italy and possibly in BCOF Japan and returned to NZ in 1946. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to 163 Bty 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1951 for travel to Sydney and completed RTNZ on 30 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jul 1952 and returned to Riverton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1541 was sent 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, James Patrick | 920985 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Greymouth 28 Sep 1931. Painter for H.E. Shacklock Ltd, Dunedin. CMT Trainee then served as Sapper in 3 Fd Sqn, RNZE as a TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Japan 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 25–30 Mar 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey by air from Sydney to deplaned from RMA Arahia (Douglas DC6–Flight 5) Harewood 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas 356 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1515 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| JONES, John David | 204649 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Llangollen, Wales, UK, 16 Jul 1928. His NOK was Mrs Susan Jones, 3 Maes-y-Wern, Dolywern, Pontfadog, Wales. Labourer at Hellaby’s Ltd, Westfield, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZASC in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 24 Sep 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 29 Sep 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged 24 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| JONES, John Walter | 206419 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 14/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Palmerston North 3 Jan 1925. Bulldozer driver employed by Ministry of Works Waiouru. Attested 3 Jan 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence onto Korea. Disembarked Korea 16 Aug 1951 and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Several indiscretions resulted in loss of pay and time and resulted in detention in 25 Canadian Detention Barracks for 17 days. Granted four days remission for good behaviour. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 252 days. Discharged 22 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland, 4 Sep 1965 aged 40 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, John Wyber | 1208 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Milton 18 Aug 1917. Scholar before joining the NZ Division of the RN on 17 May 1933 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to HMS Dunedin as Boy 1st Class on 18 Mar 1934 he served in Diomede 18 Jan–29 Apr 1935. He then returned to Dunedin 30 Apr 1935 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 18 May 1935 and to Able Seaman on 17 Nov 1936. He then served in Leander, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus, Leander and Achilles 20 Oct 1938–27 Jan 1939 and sailed to Britain in her. He served in Victory, Pembroke and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 22 Mar 1939. He returned to Philomel on 1 Apr 1940 and was drafted to HMS Achilles on 7 Jun 1940. He was in her when she was tasked with hunting for German raiders and on convoy escorts. Achilles was hit on 5 Jan 1943 by bombs from Japanese aircraft when she was in the Guadalcanal area which caused severe damage. She was given temporary repairs, arrived back in Auckland in early Feb 1943 and passage arranged for repairs in Britain. John Jones advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Mar 1943. When the ship arrived in Portsmouth many of her crew were TSFD to Gambia 22 Sep 1943 which was commissioned for service in the RNZN. He served in Drake and Defiance and returned to Philomel on 17 Jun 1944 and had further service in HMAS Cerberus, Gambia and Bellona. He then served in Philomel 19 Jun 1947–14 Oct 1948 and served again in Bellona 15 Oct 1948–31 Aug 1951. He served again in Philomel 1 Apr 1951 and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. She sailed for Korea on 4 Aug 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he then served in Philomel, Toroa, Tamaki and Wakefield. Discharged to RA on 17 Aug 1959 after 26 years of service. Later employed by the Lands & Survey Department. Awarded British Empire Medal (NY Hons Jan 1951) 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, Jon Thomas | 689511 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/12/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Petone 7 Dec 1933. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in training. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew on by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. RTNZ on 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and re-posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1518 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| JONES, Lance Raymond | 207731 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Invercargill 30 Jul 1927. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. “The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following immediate awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” Military Medal (London Gazette, 5 Feb 1952, p.709). Unfortunately a copy of the citation for this award has not yet been located. This award was for his work in maintaining cable communications while under enemy fire”. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight on 30 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia 9 Oct 1996. |
| JONES, Leonard William | 204250 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 15/05/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born London, England 29 Jan 1926. Seaman, with service in the Merchant Navy for 10 years. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. On TOD to Narrow Neck Camp, Devonport 21 Apr–12 May 1952 then returned to Papakura Camp. Emplaned as a Gunner, Auckland, 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 21 May 1952. TSFD to RNZA to RNZ Sigs (unknown date). Attached FAP to Brit J.R.B.D to attend a cooking course 7–22 Jan 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ to attend a further cooking course at Brit J.R.B.D 14 Jun and was then posted to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 26 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jul 1953 and to Lance Corporal 14 Oct 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Oct–7 Nov 1953. Medically re-boarded 12 Nov 1953. Had several breaches of R&SO orders, AWOL and one where his injuries rendered him unfit for service. Reduced to the ranks. Discharge in Britain approved. Placed in close custody until he embarked 20 May 1954 on HMT Empire Orbell. Medical treatment continued in Britain. Discharged on 6 Jun 1955 in UK. Served in Kayforce two years 13 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were despatched 19 Aug 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, Norman Thomas Scott | 208403 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Greymouth 23 Feb 1926. Surveyor for Southland Catchment Board, Southland. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Jun 1952; to Temporary Bombardier 6 Jul 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Dec 1952. Promoted Sergeant 12 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 218 days. Discharged 31 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1520 was sent to his address 16 Apr 1957 but it was and returned to Base Records where it remains. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, Patrick Francis | 896078 | Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 12 Feb 1932. Entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1956 on an eight-year engagement and then extended his engagement in 1962. He was engaged as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (PySBA) and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 3 Feb 1955. Served in Tamaki 10 Sep 1956 and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the Second Commission Voyage. Re-mustered as Dental Assistant (DA) on 11 Jun 1959. He also served in several ships such as Kaniere, Lachlan and Rotoiti but many of these postings were of short duration. Served in Philomel 10 Apr 1962 and advanced to Acting Leading Dental Assistant (Local) on 3 May 1962. Served in the Royal New Zealand Naval Hospital (RNZNH) as Acting Leading Dental Assistant 1 Jun 1962–12 May 1963. He then served variously in Tamaki, Philomel, Royalist again, RNZNH, Tamaki, RNZNH, advanced to Dental Petty Officer on 3 Feb 1962. The final parts of his RNZN service were in Irirangi, Wakefield and RNZNH. Discharged 30 Sep 1969 and TSFD to the NZ Army for service in the RNZ Dental Corps and was at the Combined Services Dental Store in Trentham Camp. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| JONES, Raymond Frederick | 461386 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born 27 Nov 1929. Came from Kiwitahi, Morrinsville. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 15 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1521 was sent 18 Apr 1957 to an address in Morrinsville. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2013. |
| JONES, Rex Edward | 208842 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 27 Jun 1929. Served in the Merchant Navy as an Able Seaman for six years. Self-employed fisherman base in Westport. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham. M/O Burnham 6pm 10 Mar 1953 and travelled by overnight ferry to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Aug, entered Korea 27 Mar and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. Served in 163 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to 16 Inf Workshop to attend and Artificer s Course 25 Nov 1953. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA 16 Inf Wksp 16 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Jan 1954 and appointed Troop Artificer, to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 7 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier 21 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Jul 1954, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS 30 Jul 1954 and was discharged to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 11 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Returned to Westport. Died Christchurch 4 Jul 2000 aged 71 years. |
| JONES, Richard Harold | 206787 | Driver | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 07/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Opotiki 10 Oct 1930. Linesman for Post & Telegraph, Gisborne. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 (2nd Flight) as a Driver on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 14 Jul 1952 and entered Korea the next day. Served in C Troop. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1952 (Lineman NCO). Admitted 26 FDS 29 Dec (Conjunctivitis) and discharged Brit Com Z: Med Unit direct to unit 31 Dec 1952. M/O and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 26 Feb 1953. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA NZ Base HQ from Rugby trials. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Apr 1953. Failed to Obey Routine Orders and received a Severe Reprimand. Promoted to Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 6 Aug 1953 (Line Sergeant). Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 254 days. SOS Kayforce 19 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| JONES, Robert George | 35133 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 30/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born 1 Jun 1930. Attested 24 Sep 1951 in the Regular Force as Private in RNZAOC. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 2 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 3 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Discharged from the Regular Force (Private) 17 May 1965. Died Blenheim, 26 Apr 2001 aged 69 years. |
| JONES, Robert Howard | 203217 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Born Rotorua 23 Sep 1922. Previous service in 2 NZEF in the Middle East, Italy and in BCOF, Japan. Embarked on HMT 91 on 20 Apr 1945 with 2 NZEF 15th Reinforcements and sailed for the Middle East. (615532, Sapper, NZE. Salesman from Rotorua. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Jones (mother) Rotorua.) Embarked Port Said for Italy 24 Oct 1945. Posted from 6 Fd Coy NZE to NZ Infantry 17 Nov 1945, Embarked Bari for Japan 12 Feb 1946 and entered Japan 17 Apr 1946. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1946. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946 and was discharged from the NZ Temporary Staff. Joined Hauraki Regt 13 Dec 1949 and was allotted the TF No.203217 and granted the rank of Temporary Sergeant. To be sub-sergeant 1 Apr 1950 on Transfer to Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Employed as an Aircraft Engineer, welder and fitter. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Sep 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as Sergeant on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Sergeant Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while holding appointment of Troop Sergeant Major 17 Jan 1951. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt and served with until admitted to Hospital with back strain. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1951 for RTNZ and travelled via Aust Mil Forces Wing Repat Hosp, Concord, NSW and deplaning Auckland 15 May 1951 as a walking medical case. Served overseas 157 days in Korea. Admitted Queen Elizabeth Hospital Rotorua for further treatment. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and these were sent to Rotorua. Discharged 14 May 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. His father, also named Robert Howard Jones, served during WWI. |
| JONES, Selwyn Hugh | 330734 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 19/03/2055 | Ex Territorial Force. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 13 Feb. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Gun Position Officer, 16 Fd Regt, 10 Sep 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 10 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and travelled on Teal flight to deplane NZ 19 Mar 1955. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 17 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| JONES, William Raymond | 15630 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Holyhead, Anglesey, UK, 15 Nov 1920. He was employed as an apprentice engine-smith before he entered the RN on 30 Jan 1940 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice with Service No D/MX 66035. His training started at the Mechanical Training Establishment (MTE), Rosyth, Scotland where he spent nearly two years. Drafted to Drake 15 Nov 1941–Jan 1942 and advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 12 Jan 1942. He next served in Albatross which was initially a seaplane carrier but converted to and used as a repair ship. When he joined Albatross she was based in Freetown, Sierra Leone for patrol and escort duties in the South Atlantic and was then TSFD to the Indian Ocean to support operations in Madagascar and in Jul 1943 returned to Britain. Bill Jones advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 14 Apr 1943. He then served in Drake 6 Nov 1943–4 Jan 1944 and was then moved to Cochrane II and served in Vanity which was used for patrol and convoy protection in the North Sea. He was briefly in Drake again in Jun–Jul 1945 was drafted to Aphis (Insect-class River Gunboat) which he appears to have joined in Malta. This vessel made its way with other ships to the far east via India and was based in Sultan then Terror, both in Singapore. He was serving in Tamar (Hong Kong) from 5 Jan–9 Sep 1947. He then returned to Britain and served in HMS Drake II (Loch invar) and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1940. Drafted to Devonshire (heavy cruiser) 17 Aug 1950–15 Sep 1952. He then served in Jupiter followed by Drake. Released from the RN on 18 Jun 1953. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 20 Feb 1956 and advanced over the next two-days to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until 31 Mar 1947 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 18 Jul 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. The remainder of his service was in either Philomel or Royalist. Discharged to RA on 20 Feb 1966. He was awarded four medals for his WWII service and these may be 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, The Burma Star and War Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), Naval LS& GC Medal (12 Apr 1962) and is entitled to NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| JONES, William Tinnion | 13933 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Cumberland, UK, 30 Jul 1927. Medical practitioner MB., Ch.B. Joined the RNZN in London on 6 Sep 1951 on a Short Service Commission. He attended a Divisional Course at HMS Victory, a RN course at the RN Medical School and an ABCD course at HMS Phoenix before coming to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he was first stationed at the Naval Hospital at Devonport and was appointed to Hawea 1 Aug 1952. He served in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast. Promoted Surgeon Lieutenant 6 Sep 1952 while in the theatre. On RTNZ spent more time at the Naval Hospital, Devonport and was at the Auckland Public Hospital 2 Jan–18 Jul 1954. He returned to the UK to Maori was released from the RNZN on 26 Sep 1954 and returned to Newcastle-on-Tyne. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JOPLIN, Peter William Frank | 30222 | Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/07/2051 | 30/07/2052 | Born Hawera 9 Jun 1925. Served in Japan with Service No 824107. Regular Force officer. (His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.68 as 824107, Lieutenant, NZA. Next-of-kin, Mr C.H.G Joplin, 24 Fernhill Terrace, Wadestown, Wellington.) Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). Photographed handing over the command of 161 Bty to Captain Peter King, DSO, MC who was born near Cambridge, England, UK,immediately before he returned to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington at 7.30am on 5 Jul 1952. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 1 Sep 1952 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Later Appointed MBE 1984. Later Lieutenant Col, retired 3 Apr 1975. Died 13 Jun 1993. His brother Sergeant John Charles Frederick Joplin (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.13 p.65) served during the latter part of WWII and their father Captain Charles Henry Gooud Joplin served in the Wellington Inf Regt during WWI. |
| JORDAN, Arthur William Albert | 13891 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Uppingham, Rutland, UK, on 20 Dec 1920. Employed as a general labourer before he entered the RN on 18 Apr 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 96676. His training was conducted in Victory II which administered the Royal Naval Division training at Crystal Palace and Sydenham mainly for stokers and later Engine Room Artificers. Drafted to Suffolk (cruiser) 19 Sep 1939–10 Jun 1940 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 4 Apr 1940. He served in Wishart (destroyer) and advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary), Birmingham (cruiser), Alisma (corvette) based in Nile (Algiers) Marlborough and Contest (destroyers). This last ship saw him serving in SE Asia based in Hong Kong. He also served in HMS Merlin (RN Fleet Air Arm Station) Implacable (carrier) Indomitable (carrier) and Hornet a shore station. Released 14 Aug 1952 to enter the RNZN. His WWII medals are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 15 Aug 1952 as Leading Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and served in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 18 Nov 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was then drafted to Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic dating from 30 Nov 1954. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 3o Nov 1955. He then served in Philomel before being drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and then served in Philomel. DEE 14 Aug 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal and NGSM (M). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| JORDAN, Clifford William | 814749 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Came from Christchurch. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Sydney, continued to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Auckland 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. |
| JORDAN, Percy Thomas | 208500 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Christchurch 19 Apr 1919. Attested 31 Jan 1940. Served in 23 NZ Bn (Private) with Service No 11587. Embarked 7 May 1940 and disembarked England 16 Jun 1940. Embarked UK for Egypt 5 Jan 1941. Entered Egypt 5 Mar 1941. Embarked to Join Lustre Force 25 Mar 1941. Served in Greece and was captured buy the Germans in Crete 27 May 1941. Reported missing 2 Jun 1941 and confirmed Geneva as a POW in Hospital Kokinia, Greece. POW in German mainly in Camp No.344 (Lamsdorf) with POW No.23556 for nearly four years. Safe in Britain 19 May 1945. Embarked for NZ 3 Jul 1945 and disembarked Wellington 4 Aug 1945. Discharged 9 Nov 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Entitled to the Greek War Medal. Truck driver for Papanui Timber Co Ltd. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a 1st Replacement draftee. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952. on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952 and served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Jul 1952 and to Temporary Bombardier 10 Sep 1952. Promoted Bombardier 18 Apr 1953. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 6 Apr 1953, TSFD to 37 Canadian Fd Amb then to 25 Canadian FDS, then to Brit Com Z Med Unit then tp Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Apr 1953. Discharged to NZ Base Camp 29 Apr 1953. From Jun to Dec 1953 he had several visits to hospital returning to NZRTU or NZ Base HQ. His last admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 Nov was followed by discharge to NZ Base HQ on 29 Dec 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954. Served in Korea one year 225 days. Admitted Christchurch Public Hosp 11 Jan 1954. Discharged 28 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Deceased. |
| JORDAN, Tasman | 206501 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/12/2053 | Born Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia, 8 Aug 1925. Previous service in RAAF for 5 and half years with Service No 88721. Discharged as a Leading Aircraftman at the end of his engagement. Employed as a Cabinet maker for James Lobb & Sons, New Plymouth. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. After training in Linton Camp embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal also on 2 Aug 1951. Accommodated at Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin awaiting transport to Japan. Flown by Qantas from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1951. Travelled by ship from Sasebo 5 Sep 1951 to Pusan, entered Korea on 8 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding the appointment of Storeman 11 Nov 1951 and advanced to Corporal on 12 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Mar 1952 and to Sergeant on 5 Jul 1952. Attached Fap to 23 Coy, RASC to attend an Ammunition Handling Course 13 Feb 1953 and remained there until returning to 10 Tpt Coy on 17 Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base 26 Jul 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 1 Aug 1953. Embarked on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong where he re-embarked on SS Taiyuan for travel to Australia. Completed the journey and disembarked Wellington 14 Dec 1953 from the Wanganella ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005), “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” Served overseas two years 136 days. Discharged 10 Mar 1954. He returned to Australia re-joined the Aust Army as 3/5858 Lance Corporal T. Jordan, 7 Ind Fd Sqn RAE, Liverpool, NSW, Australia (written on the back of his MID Receipt). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.4578 was issued 29 Jun 1960. |
| JOSEPH, Edwin D’Arcy | 708585 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 21/05/2055 | Born Kilbirnie, Wellington 11 Jul 1932. Wellington City Tramways employee. 2nd Intake CMT then a serving TF soldier in 1 Wellington Regt. Attested 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC 10 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Dec 1953. Entered Korea 18 Dec 1953 and M/I to his unit 21 Dec 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 20 Apr 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6–13 Jul 1954. Re-admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19 and discharged to unit 27 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Aug 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 23 Mar 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–16 Apr 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge 8 May 1955. Deplaned Auckland 21 May 1955 ex Australia. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged 4 Aug 1955 and re-posted to 1 Wellington Reg unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Wellington 9 Jan 1992 aged 58 years. |
| JOSEPH, Jimmy | 204739 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Otorohanga 2 May 1928. Labourer at Glen Afton Collieries, Huntly. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline to deplane Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7–14 Feb 1955 (ear infection) and re-admitted a day later for three more days. He appeared unable or unwilling to adhere to Army or Routine or Standing orders. Committed a string of offences which cost money and time. Granted 9 days R&R Leave 9–18 Nov 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Mar 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1528 was sent to his given address 16 Apr 1957 but was unclaimed and returned to Base Records. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| JOSEPHS, Clifford Henry Howard | 15529 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, on 16 Jun 1940. Employed as a warehouse assistant before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 31 Jul 1956 and to Junior Seaman on 30 Dec 1956. Drafted to Philomel on 4 Jan 1957 but RUN on 1 Feb 1957. He was recovered on 9 Apr 1957 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 20 May 1957 the day she left Devonport on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japan/Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 16 Dec 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel 17 Sep 1958 but RUN nine days later. He was recovered on 17 Oct 1958 and returned to Philomel. Discharged on 12 Feb 1959 SNLR. |
| JOSEPHSON, Peter Andrew | 204434 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Wellington 15 Jan 1926. Company director of the manufacturing and retail company Kearns Ltd, Queen Street, Auckland, and in Willis Street, Wellington. This was a company of Naval outfitters. Attested 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952 as a Gunner. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Tech Ack involved with line and range of guns and calculation of such. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953 and to Lance Bombardier 13 Mar 1953. Served in the Imjin area, Hill 355 and the Hook. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for an OCTU course. Deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 for commissioning course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 14 Jun 1953. Re-emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 for Korea via Sydney, Manus Island to Japan then to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and re-entered Korea 4 Sep 1953. His brother Noel requested Army to return Peter to NZ as he (Noel) was feeling the strain or trying to run the company shop, factory, manage staff, buying and controlling stock and window dressing. The Army considered this request and the request for the return of Lieutenant P.A. Josephson was approved. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954. Served in Korea one year 104 days. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA with the rank of Lieutenant, 7 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Herne Bay, Auckland, 2005. Died Takapuna, Auckland, 21 Dec 2014, aged 88 years. |
| JOY, Leonard Arthur | 12509 | Master at Arms | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Eastney, Deal, Kent, UK, on 14 May 1917. Employed as a Carpenter’s improver before he entered the Royal Marines on 12 Nov 1935 with Serv Nov CH/X 1358. He served in several ships including Resolution (battleship) 25 Sep 1938–31 Mar 1941 advancing from Marine to Sergeant. Also served in Leander 12 Nov 1941–10 Apr 1944, HMNZS Achilles 11 Apr 1944–30 Sep 1946 and then HMNZS Bellona 1 Oct 1946–20 Oct 1947 and was a member of the crew who brought the ship to NZ in 1946. He then served as a Marine attached to Philomel. Released from the Royal Marines 7 Mar 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal with MID Oak leaf and Naval LS&GC Medal. Awarded Mention in Despatches, “…for distinguished service during the War in the Far East 11 Jun 1946.” Entered the RNZN in Philomel on 6 Oct 1948 as an Able Seaman and by 9 Oct 1948 he advanced to Acting Regulating Petty Officer. Served in Bellona 29 Sep 1948–10 Nov 1949 and advanced to Regulating Petty Officer 9 Oct 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 11 Nov 1949–22 Dec 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. Between 23 Dec 1950 and 4 Feb 1957 he served in Tamaki, Philomel, Bellona where he advanced to Acting Master at Arms (Local) on 23 Apr 1953 and to Master at Arms on 15 Aug 1953. He also served in Irirangi and Philomel until drafted on 4 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japan/Korea. but was in the latter for period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Discharged to RA on 5 Oct 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM (R), PJM and KWSM. |
| JOYCE, Pierce Terence | 206788 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 07/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Hawera 16 Oct 1929. Fitter & Turner at Central Police Depot Wellington. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Spent some time in RNZEME School Trentham. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 as CFN. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 14 Jul 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD. M/O from 16 Fd Regt LAD and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 28 Sep 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 12 Nov 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 6 Jan 1953 then to NZRTU attached to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1953 (rugby trials). On Japan Tour with NZ Kayforce Rugby Team 27 Mar–16 Apr 1953. CTBA NZ Base HQ and M/O to 16 Fd Regt 19 Apr 1953 M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 3 Aug 1953, to Temporary Sergeant 26 Sep 1953 and to Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Dec 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Feb 1954. Also Promoted Staff Sergeant 18 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 254 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Manaia, Taranaki, 31 Jul 2001 aged 71 years. |
| JUDGE, David Julian | 13214 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Te Awamutu 10 Sep 1932. Was a scholar at school before he entered the RNZN 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he then served in Taupo where he advanced to Able Seaman on 19 May 1951 and Bellona. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend courses 28 Aug 1951–4 Jan 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and then Hawea top which he was drafted on 8 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 28 Aug 1953 but he remained in his ship until 2 Nov 1953. David Judge then served in Bellona which was now in the Reserve Fleet 3 Nov 1953–24 Mar 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Feb 1954. He later served in Irirangi, returned for a further course in HMAS Rushcutter and then served in Kiwi, Black Prince, Irirangi, Philomel, Irirangi and was DEE from Philomel 31 Oct 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After discharge he went to Morrinsville and became a share milker. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| JULIAN, Edward John (Ted) | 204469 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 04/03/2053 | Born Rawene, Northland 31 Jul 1927. Share farming with his father. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in BHQ 163 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 192 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Broadwood, Northland 4 Jan 2005 aged 77 years. |
| JULIAN, James Arthur (Jim) | 204029 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 31/12/2052 | Born Auckland 26 Jul 1929. Served in RNZAF for 326 days from 10 Jan 1949. Issued with Service No 72814 and employed as a Mess Steward with rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class. Labourer at Ideal Mineral Water Coy, Onehunga, Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine as a Driver, RNZASC and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and remained here until posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 3 Feb 1952. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and served in C Platoon. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Jul 1952, TSFD to CDS Tokyo Hosp and was discharged 12 Jul 1952 to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for compassionate RTNZ deplaning Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged 25 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Glen Eden, Auckland, 5 Mar 2003. |
| JURY, Mostyn Phillips | 208627 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 09/12/2055 | Born Nelson 20 Jan 1924. Previous service in the Army, firstly with D Coy NZ Scottish (3/12/1244) followed by Canterbury Yeomanry Corps in the Home Guard (437967). He then served in 2 NZEF an infantryman in 25 (NZ) Battalion in Italy with Service No 437967. He sailed from NZ on 29 Jul 1944 and RTNZ on 10 Feb 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a truck driver for R.A. Stone, Waiau, North Canterbury. Enlisted 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Christchurch. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to Active Service 15 May 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Continued to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon on the same day. Admitted to Norwegian MASH 21–28 May 1952 and was discharged direct to his unit. Promoted Temporary Corporal 15 Jun 1953. Attached FAP to RASC 11–28 Aug 1953 to attend a course at the Junior NCO School and returned to unit. Spent three days on 38 Canadian Fd Amb during Sep 1953. Promoted Corporal 1 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant on 21 Apr 1954 and to Sergeant on 1 Jul 1954. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Jul 1954. Granted an extension of 12 months from 2 Jan 1955 and again from 2 Jan 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 26 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Completed three years 165 days overseas with Kayforce. After leave M/I to Burnham Camp 9 Jan 1956 and was found unfit for return to Kayforce. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| JUST, Carl Hugo Julius | 204574 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Otahuhu 28 Sep 1926. He was a driver of a metal truck. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Papakura Camp. Injured during training in Papakura Camp when he was struck by a blank during fieldcraft. Some of his training was also conducted in Tihoi camp in the Central North Island. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 7 Mar 1953 and entered Korea on 11 Mar 1953. Served in 163 Bty as Hygiene NCO. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 31 Jan 1954 and to Lance Bombardier on 1 Jul 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 18 Jun–3 Jul 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 5 Jul 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Oct 1954. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ on an RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM were later awarded to a family member on 11 Feb 2016. Died Te Puke on 1 Aug 2005 aged 78 years. |
| KAA, Brannigan | 206970 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Rangitukia, East Coast, 28 Aug 1929. was involved in Carpentry and as a labourer on the family property Rangtitukia. Came from Tikitiki. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 as a Signaller on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Dec 1952 and served in G Troop. Had several misdemeanours both in training and in Korea. Committed to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks for 21 days and was released direct to unit. Attached Fap to 16 Fd Regt 27 May 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Jun 1954. He had a clean sheet from May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 2 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KAHAKI, Andrew Te Waaka Matatua | 206894 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born East Cape, North Island 10 Apr 1926. Labourer for Wellington City Council. Attested 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland as a Gunner 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for an Artillery course 1–22 Feb 1953 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 23 Sep 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 28 Aug 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 29 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from RNZAF Hastings on 8 Sep 1954. It is not known if the RNZAF Hastings flight left from Iwakuni. Served overseas two years 37 days. Admitted Cook Hospital, Gisborne for treatment ex Korea. Discharged 21 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tokomaru Bay 13 May 2006 aged 81 years. |
| KAHAKI, Anthony Henry (Tony) | 14018 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Hastings 10 Apr 1936. Entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Jun 1952. Drafted to Bellona 5 Aug 1953 and advanced to Junior Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 16 Jun 1953 and four months later to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and in Korean waters Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. He was advance to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 10 Oct 1954. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he was the drafted to Bellona and was a member of the crew when she was returned to the UK. Served in Royalist (17 Apr 1956–4 Apr 1957) on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ and was involved in the Suez affair. Also served in Black Prince Apr 1957–Jul 1958 and in Paea Jul to Nov 1958. Discharged 9 Jan 1959 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). Died Hastings 14 Dec 2021 aged 85 years. |
| KAHUI, Arthur | 206115 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Rahotu Taranaki, 4 Apr 1925. Had WWII service in NZ and entered camp 26 Apr–18 Sep 1945. Served in BCOF Japan (642051, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Labourer from Te Puke. Next-of-kin Mrs L Kahui (mother), Avondale.) Posted to 2 NZEF Jayforce 15 Jul 1946. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946. Photographed on the Wellington wharf prior to embarkation to Japan. Also served in NZ Tokyo Bn at Ebisu BKs 5 Jan–6 Mar 1947. Qualified for War Medal 30 Oct 1946 in Japan. Disembarked Auckland 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 30 Sep 1947. Motor trimmer at Ford Motor Company, Lower Hutt, Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight (RMA Aranui ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Attached FAP Area 5 on disembarkation for out-patient treatment at Wellington Hospital. SOS Kayforce and discharged 23 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were re-issued 7 Jul 1999. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZSM 1946–49 and NZDSM. Older brother of Edgar Charleton Kahui q.v. |
| KAHUI, Edgar Charleton | 206502 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Rahotu, Taranaki, 3 Feb 1929. Employed as a Motor trimmer for Austin Motors, Petone, Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan deplaned Iwakuni 7 Sep 1951 and embarked Sasebo 8 Sep for travel by ship to Korea and disembarked 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and served his whole time in this unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 24 Jun from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Discharged 22 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Younger brother of Arthur Kahui q.v. Died Opunake, 13 Jul 1998 aged 69 years. |
| KAHURA, Howard Manuel | 204605 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born Mokai, north-west of Taupo 22 Apr 1930. Builder’s labourer, Tokaanu National Park. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Had some early problems accepting Unit and Routine Orders. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953. Posted to Div HO Tpt Pl 29 Apr and entered Korea 30 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 May 1964 and to Lance Corporal 20 Oct 1954. Granted a further six months extension of service dating from 25 Oct 1954. Promoted Corporal 16 Mar 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 May 1955. AWOL 12.20–7am on 29 May 1955 on the very morning he was to emplane for RTNZ. (Probably with Driver Heemi the same time as he.) Emplaned Iwakuni29 May 1955 on Qantas for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 45 days. Discharged 7 Aug 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu 17 Apr 2010 aged 79 years. |
| KAIO, Mathew | 300163 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Rawene, Northland 8 Mar 1932. TF soldier who served in 1 North Auckland Regt. Labourer for Challenge Phosphate, Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements and retained the rank of Lance Corporal. Posted to RNZA 17 Jul 1953 and rank changed to Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 2 Dec 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Dec 1953 and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 29 Jan 1954. Accidentally injured 1 Feb 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 6–15 Feb 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 21 Mar –5 Apr 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 1–21 Aug 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Charged for impeding an officer legally exercising authority on HMT New Australia 13 Nov 1954. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) ex Sydney. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Attested 18 Jul 1957 in Regular Force. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. Served in 3 Pl, A Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Attended an advanced Tracking Course 3–22 Nov 1958. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. AWOL several times during this TOD. Embarked Penang TSS Captain Cook 25 Nov 29 for RTNZ and disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Discharged 10 Mar 1960. Attested in RF again 17 Jul 1963. Posted to 2 NZ Regt and attended Basic Recruits Course Waiouru 6 Oct 1963. AWOL 6 Jan 1964. This time for 72 days. Discharged 18 May 1964. |
| KAKA, Huru | 535357 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Rotorua 11 Aug 1924. Employed as a labourer in Rotorua. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. His training as a Gun Number for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 26 Jun 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area South 3–7 Sep 1954 and returned to unit. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. He had several conflicts with military law in both 16 Fd Regt and 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll on 6 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged 16 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. His UN Korea Medal was sent to him on 6 Sep 1956 but it was returned to Base Records. Worked in Blackball State Mine then joined Regular Force 1 Bn NZ Regiment. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook in Wellington on 28 Nov 1957 for Singapore. Served in D Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya during the Emergency. Emplaned RAF Changi on 17 Jan 1960 and deplaned 19 Jan 1960 from RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Whenuapai. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Later entitled to NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Rotorua, 5 Nov 1994 aged 70 years. |
| KAKE, Henry | 783671 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Whangarei 5 Oct 1931. Labourer for NZ Forest Service, Glenbervie, Whangarei. Served in 7th Intake CMT. Attested in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954 and posted to RNZA as a Gun Number 18 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air deplaning Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 27 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10–16 Oct 1954 and was discharged to unit. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Coy RNZASC and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Accidentally injured 20 Nov 1954 and admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 19 Dec 1954 to his unit. Admitted twice more to 3 Canadian Fd Amb for three to five days. Granted a further 12 months extension to service dating from 19 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 123 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged 21 Apr 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Applied to join RF but Army was unable to accept his offer. Died Whangarei, 10 Dec 1998 aged 67 years. |
| KAKE, Richard | 200342 | Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 17/12/2053 | Born Whangarei 25 Nov 1923. Became a Sergt in the Whangarei School Cadet Unit. Civil Servant from Whangarei. Served in NZ Military Forces 1942–44. 2 NZEF 1944–46 and served in the 28 (Maori) Bn and left NZ as a Temporary Sergeant with Service No 801866. Sailed from NZ between 1 Jan and 31 Mar 1944 to serve in Italy. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.13 p.64). Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also served in BCOF Japan 1947–48. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16, p.69 as 801966, Temporary Captain, HQ 3 Bn. Next-of-kin Mrs K. Kake (mother) Glenbervie, Whangarei.) He then served in the Territorial Force North Auckland Regt, 1948-1950. Only Maori officer in Kayforce during the initial stage. Appointed to the Emergency Force from The North Auckland Regt. Attested in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked from NZ on 25 Nov 1950 in Advance Party No.2, MV Ganges with all the guns, all the vehicles, 300 tons of stores and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Temporary Captain while employed as Camp Commandant. 22 Jan 1952. RTNZ 30 Aug 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Oct 1952 and remained until returning to NZ 17 Dec 1953. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 24 Mar 1954 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 30 Jan 1989 aged and is buried at Pehiaweri Marae, Glenbervie, Whangarei. |
| KALE, Desmond Francis | 15148 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 25 Dec 1926. Employed as a fitter and turner and entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. His town of entry was given as Wairoa. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince 1 Oct 1954–9 Jan 1956. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 3 Jun 1955. He reserved in Irirangi, Philomel and Irirangi during 1956 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 3 Jun 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to serve in SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. Royalist was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. He was disrated on 30 Dec 1957 to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Kaniere and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 31 Dec 1958. He later served in Lachlan 27 Sep 1960 to 14 May 1962 advancing to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. DEE 2 Jun 1962. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| KANE, Daniel | 13868 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Widnes, Lancashire, UK, on 28 Oct 1909. Employed as a labourer before he entered the Royal Navy on 1 May 1928 for a 12-year engagement as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 79254. He served in Victory II to 15 Oct 28 and was then drafted on 16 Oct 28 to Amazon (new destroyer) based in Egmont 2 (Later known as HMS St Angelo in Malta) He was a Stoker Petty Officer serving in Woolwich (destroyer depot ship) when awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 9 Aug 1943. He signed on again to complete time for a pension to be effective from 23 May 1950. His RN service record is currently not available. His WWII Medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Daniel entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 14 Aug 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the two following days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953. He then served in Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) 16 Nov 1953–18 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 19 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea and Malaya. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955 while in Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Philomel until returning to Britain where he was discharged BNPS on 10 Sep 1956 on completion of 30 days invaliding leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| KANERI, Kenneth Carpenter | 203964 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | See GUNDRY, Kenneth |
| KANI, John Patrick | 578360 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born possibly in Hastings during 1930 Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954 and M/O to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned from Teal flight 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living in Wellington in 2004. Died Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington 5 Nov 2009 aged 79 years. Buried PakiPaki, Hastings. |
| KANUTA, John (Hone) Mauiwhakaria | 34022 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 06/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 9 Jun 1931. Nursery-hand for State Forest Service, Whangamata before joining Regular Force 5 Oct 1949. Regular Force soldier posted to RNZASC as Driver, Northern Districts Transport Company at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 30 Oct 1953. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Platoon to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ. Completed the return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned at Auckland. Served overseas one year 47 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Jan 1955 and re-posted to his Regular Force Transport Company. Discharged from NZ Army 8 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, 1 Feb 1988 aged 57 years. His remains are interred in Papakura Public Cemetery, Great South Road, Papakura. |
| KAPA, Arthur Carr | 797330 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 29/03/2054 | Born Te Kao, Northland, 17 Feb 1930. Came from Te Kao. Labourer for State Hydro Department at Nelson and was employed on high tension power line construction near Inangahua Junction. Attested 3 Feb 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Jul 1953. Accidentally injured 25 Jan 1954–blown up by mine, outside the marked safe lane area in a minefield. It had been thought that the area was safe although unproven. Small team was replacing a telephone line that had been destroyed by fire. Signalman Kapa was dragging a cable towards a line of poles that were being erected and the mine exploded severely wounding him. Left leg severed and other blast injuries, placed on Dangerously Ill List. Left leg amputated from lower thigh. Removed from Dangerously Ill List 3 Feb and place on Seriously Ill List. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 8 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1954 and returned to NZ for further medical treatment. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 29 Mar 1954 and admitted Papakura Camp Hospital. Served overseas 272 days. Admitted Middlemore Hospital 31 Mar 1954 and received further in patient treatment until Jul. Received further outpatient and in-patient treatment until discharge. Discharged 26 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals stolen about 1979. Replacement medals re-issued at cost for recipient, now aged 80 years, to wear at ANZAC Day 2010. Received initial issue of NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KAPA, Kotene | 12980 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Te Kao in the far north of Northland, on 10 Nov 1927. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1949 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel after which he was drafted to Bellona on 7 Feb 1950–26 Nov 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 30 Jun 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 27 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in this ship. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 22 Jun 1953 and then returned to Philomel 15 Aug–25 Nov 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Nov 1953–19 Sep 1954. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 22 Jun 1954. Drafted to Bellona and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 25 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KAPA, Parekura | 206971 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Rangitukia, East Coast 23 Jul 1928. Enlisted in 2nd Relief for Jayforce and embarked as Private for 2 Bn, NZ Regt, 15 Jul 1947. Also attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Battalion. RTNZ 16 Aug 1948 and was SOS Jayforce 24 Sep 1948. Tractor driver for Mr Cameron, Waerenga-a-Hika, Gisborne. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Sep 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KAPU, David | 211239 | Driver | NZRTU | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Manunuji 22 Dec 1927. Timber worked for at Puketapu, Taumarunui. Attested in Kayforce 22 Apr 1953. Emplaned as a Driver at Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 but was TSFD to RNZA 18 Sep 1953 and remained in Japan until entering Korea on 23 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for the return journey to Australia. Continued to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 94 days. Discharged 19 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KARA, Taiti Te Tomo | 568377 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 23/11/2054 | Born Mahia, East Coast 14 Jan 1933. Farmer and shepherd from Te Puna Station, Wairoa. Ex TF soldier in 1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt. Attested in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb and entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 22 Aug–4 Sep 1954 for artillery course. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for the return journey to Australia. Continued the return journey to NZ on a Teal flight deplaning at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas 287 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Dec 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Died circa 2000. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KARAURIA, Kurupo | 14872 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wharerangi, near Taupo 12 Feb 1934. Kurupo Karauria (alias Abrey Paul) was a farmhand before enlisting in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 6 Aug 1953. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Black Prince 21 Apr–29 Oct 1954 for his first sea service. Returned to Philomel for two months then went back to Black Prince 18 Dec 1954–10 Oct 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Feb 1955 and rated as G.L.3 (Gun Layer 3rd Class). Served at Irirangi 11 Oct 1955–3 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 and which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seaman Division. On RTNZ returned to Philomel briefly before drafting back to Irirangi 29 Sep 1958–24 Oct 1960. Also served in Lachlan and finally in Royalist. DEE 18 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| KAREPE, Tini | 204606 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born 17 Nov 1923. Bushman employed by State Forest, Rotorua. Attested 12 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 as a driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 3–4 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. NZ Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged 14 Feb 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KARIPA, John Buddy | 13966 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Bridge Pa, Napier, 14 Apr 1933, Farmhand before he enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman 27 Sep 1951. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Feb 1953. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Was a Gunner Class 2 and was trained on 4-inch main gun, Bofors 40 mm and Pompom. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Bellona on its return to the UK and was in the crew of Royalist during the delivery voyage from NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez Crisis. Later served in Black Prince in Royalist again for his final sea service. DEE 13 Dec 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Living in Levin 2012. |
| KARIPA, Robert William | 206503 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 28/07/2052 | Born Gisborne 2 Oct 1925. Served in BCOF Japan. (81577 Private, Maori Bn and 2 Bn NZ Regiment. Labourer from Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mrs V Perry (Aunt), Rahui, Opotiki.) He was a slaughterman at the Wellington Meat Company, Ngauranga, Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force on. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed For Korea. Flown by Qantas aircraft from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 26 Aug 1951 for the three-day trip and entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Awarded 28 days detention 16 Jul 1952 for AWOL (Kayforce ROs 41-1952 of 22 Jul 1952) Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Served overseas 362 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were returned as Robert Karipa had moved, leaving no address. The medals were re-issued in early 1967. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died 21 Dec 1993 aged 68 years. |
| KATAE, Whakataha | 551454 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Tikitiki 10 Feb 1932. There is a cover of a file to a person of the same name who was a Home Guard member. If this is the same person he would have been 13 and a half at the end of the war. Station hand at Tikitiki and then went to Ocean Beach Freezing Company, Invercargill. Serving TF soldier in 10th Intake CMT. Attested 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 May 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon from 22 Aug to 4 Sep 1954 for training course possibly ammunition carriage. Posted back to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged 17 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 7 Aug 1967 aged 35 years. |
| KATIPA, Boy Ahuroa | 211004 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Mangatu, Gisborne, 21 May 1926. Labourer from Waihirere Farm Gisborne. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 in the rank of Signalman on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 17 Mar and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Accidentally injured 26 Jun 1953 by petrol burns right thigh and hand. Admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance. Discharged to unit 2 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Jun 1954 and TSFD to RNZA. Posted to NZ Base HQ 22 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 20 Nov 1979 aged 53 years. |
| KATIPA, Rangi | 204331 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/07/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Mercer 25 Jun 1930. Boilermaker and driver at Auckland, also employed by Rose Shipping Co, Mercer. Came from Pokeno. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal aircraft Aparima to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on the same day. Posted to NZ Base 10 Jun 1953. Accepted 4 Jun 1954 for a further 12 months service in Korea to commence after 28 days furlough in Japan and on re-entry to Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Sep 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for the return journey to Australia. Continued the return journey from Sydney to NZ on a Teal flight deplaning at Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served two years 123 days overseas. Discharged 11 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Re-enlisted in Kayforce in Jan 1956 but did not proceed overseas. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Mar 1956. Also applied to join Regular Force but was not accepted. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KAUI, Michael Tuhorouta | 802655 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Tikitiki, East Coast 25 Apr 1930. Labourer for Public Works Department on the Roxburgh Hydro station. Attested 29 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 28 Sep 1954 having left Sydney earlier that day. Served overseas one year 201 days. SOS Kayforce 24 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in the Regular Force for service in Malaya. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Spent a short time at Nee Soon before moving to the FARELF Training Centre at Kota Tinggi and undergoing training as a tracker. Mainly stationed at Sobraon Camp, Taiping. RTNZ on the TSS Captain Cook arriving at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Posted to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy. Discharged from Army 23 Jul 1962. Later awarded NZOSM and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at his home in Christchurch 15 Feb 2022 aged 91 years, surrounded by family and friends. |
| KAUI, William | 211280 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast 12 Mar 1926. Butcher for the Hawkes Bay Meat Co, at Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 1 Jul 1953. Travelled to and from Korea by civil air. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 Dec 1953. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy for D & M Course (Driving & Maintenance?) 6–11 Jun 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas 358 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Napier 14 Jun 1970 aged 44 years. |
| KAUTA, Albert James | 208416 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Opotiki 23 Jun 1930. Plumber for Public Works Department at Lake Waitaki. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 3 Feb 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Torere, Opotiki 6 Jul 2006, buried 10 Jul 2006. |
| KAUWHATA, James | 34016 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born 1 Jan 1917 Had previous service in a home defence unit (1 Bn Auckland Regt) from 1941-44 with Service No 1/3/1206 which was then changed to 801802. His discharge papers for this service appear to have been sent on 3 Aug 1948. Enlisted in the Regular Force 10 Oct 1949 and served in ND Company, RNZASC. Posted to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 28 Mar 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy but was immediately TSFD to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Concert Party 28 Jul–12 Aug 1952. TOD to NZ Base HQ for Escort Duties 20–28 Aug 1952. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Concert Party 6–21 Sep 1952. Returned to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 21 Sep 1952. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 2–17 Nov 1952. Returned to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Concert Party 3–31 Dec 1952 and was then attached to HQ 28 Inf Bde until 26 Jan 1953. Had one more attachment to 1 Comwel Div Concert Party before returning to Div HQ Tpt Platoon in late Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 22 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force, ND Company, RNZASC, 17 Jan 1954. Discharged from the Army 9 Nov 1954 at the completion of his engagement. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Died Manukau Harbour 10 Apr 1977. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KAVANAGH, Lionel Keith | 15530 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rotorua 30 Aug 1940. He was working as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 1st Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki here he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. He served in Philomel 4 Jan–25 Apr 1957 and was then drafted on 26 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Mar 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until 23 Sep 1958 when he returned to Philomel for three weeks. Drafted to Kaniere 20 Oct 1958–3 Jul 1959. Advanced to Able Seaman 1 Jun 1959. He was again in Philomel very briefly before returning to Kaniere on 9 Jul 1959. DEE 9 Apr 1960 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| KAVENEY, Graham Vincent (Vince) | 924032 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 23 May 1930. Freezing worker for Southland Frozen Meat Company, Makarewa. Attested 7 Aug 1953 in Kayforce at Invercargill. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jan and entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 7–21 Mar 1954 for artillery course. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Jun 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 20 Oct 1954. Attached a second time to CATC Inchon 1–21 Aug 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney and deplaned Harewood. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Nelson City 31 Dec 1981 aged 51 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KAY-SMITH, William Thomas | 211100 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 12 Sep 1923. Driver for Peter Lowe & Sons, Hastings and was an operator of draglines, bulldozers and metal trucks. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil air flight. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 161 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM and also the KWSM. Died Gore, 21 Jun 2018 aged 94 years. |
| KAY, Thomas Norman | 14864 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Opunake, Taranaki, 26 Dec 1935. Went to school in Inglewood. Grocer's assistant before joining the RNZN as a Stoker on 6 Aug 1953. His first sea service was in Bellona and this was followed by service in Hawea 6 Aug 1954 to 30 May 1955. He advanced to Stoker Mechanic 6 Aug 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 14 Jan 1956 to 4 Feb 1958 and served in Korean and Malayan waters during that time. Was later involved in Operation Grapple monitoring the nuclear tests at Christmas Island. Served in Rotoiti from 14 Mar 1958 to 4 Jan 1960. His final sea service was of six weeks in Otago. DEE 25 Dec 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM clasp ‘Malaya’, NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and PJM. Died Stratford? 7 Apr 2010 in his 75th year. |
| KAYE, Donald Victor Bruce | 206680 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Whanganui 16 Oct 1930. Salesclerk for National Cash Register Company, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Replacement draft 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 May and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Attached to CATC Inchon 22 Feb 1953 for an artillery course. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged 18 Jul 1953 Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 26 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Original issue of medals stolen and were replaced at cost. Enlisted in RNZAF circa 1982 as a General Service Hand but was later dismissed. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living North Shore circa 2005. Died at home Auckland 18 Dec 2016 aged 86 years. |
| KAYE, William Joseph (Willie) | 13370 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Napier, 30 Jan 1935. Was a scholar before joining the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 15 Jun 1950. Was first stationed in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Nov 1950. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jun 1951 for his first sea service and shortly after was drafted to Kaniere 18 Aug–2 Nov 1951. In Philomel 3 Nov 1951 to 11 Dec 1952. Drafted to Bellona again 12 Dec 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 30 Jul 1952. Returned to Philomel 12 Jan–9 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 10 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties and after the Armistice was required to monitor the cease fire. Advanced to Able Seaman on 30 Aug 1953. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but stayed with his ship until 26 May 1954. Drafted to Philomel 27 May–25 Oct 1954. Was then sent to HMAS Cerberus near Melbourne to attend a training course 26 Oct 1954–15 Mar 1956. Back in NZ he served in Philomel again and returned to Bellona for about three weeks in late 1955. Served in Pukaki 14 Aug 1956–13 Feb 1957. In Philomel again and then drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 which left Auckland 20 May 1957. After working up exercises with the RAN the ship carried onto Singapore and was involved in two bombardments on suspected communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before moving onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Served in Korean waters but Royalist was there for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. His final service was in Philomel. Discharged BPNS 24 Mar 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Australia 22 Jun 2010 in his 74th year. |
| KEARNEY, Edward Thomas Michael | 204293 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Lower Hutt 18 Mar 1928. Plasterer from Onehunga. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Received a head injury while playing football on 11 Oct 1953. Tackled another player and in so doing knocked himself out. Admitted Canadian Field Ambulance for treatment. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return journey from Japan to Australia. Completed the trip deplaning Wellington 12 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 302 days. Discharged 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1553 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Lower Hutt. Also awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KEARNEY, James Waldie | 14438 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Manchester, Lancs, UK, 19 May 1917. Employed as a fitter before he entered the RN on 6 Feb 1940 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with Service No D/MX 64132. He served in several ships and shore stations in the 12 years he served in the RN, including Gloucester (light cruiser), Decoy (destroyer based in Alexandria) Queen Elizabeth (battleship) 6 Sep 1941–12 Jul 1943 where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 2 May 1942. He was on shore at Drake Jul–Nov 1943 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 18 Nov 1943. He was sent to the USA and was in Asbury (later HMS Saker) an administration unit in the USA for RN Personnel. He was drafted to Kilmore (US patrol escort) 3 Mar 1944–15 Jul 1945 which was TSFD to the RN and returned to the in 1946. He served in Victorious (carrier) 13 Mar 1946–26 Apr 1948 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 2 Jan 1948. His next ship was Sylvia (minesweeper) which operated from Malta. He later served in Mull of Galloway (maintenance ship) and Portchester Castle (corvette) from 7 Dec 1951–15 Apr 1953. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 2 Nov 1952. Released to the Reserve on 4 Jun 1953. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 12 Apr 1954 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced on successive days to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 for service in Korea. She RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956. He later served in Black Prince, Stawell, Philomel where he advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 15 Apr 1957. Also served in Kaniere 29 Apr 1959–22 Dec 1960 and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 15 Apr 1960. His final years in the RNZN were shared between Tamaki and Philomel. Discharged to RA 11 Apr 1964. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star and War Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| KEARNEY, Peter Patrick | 204251 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 13/01/2055 | Born Woolwich, London, UK, 28 Aug 1926. Previous service in the Royal Navy for three years seven months. Dates are unconfirmed but appear to be Apr 1944 to Sep 1947. Labourer for Mason Bros., Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 10 Dec 1953 and was then due for discharge. However he remained in service, went on leave without pay and re-embarked on a Teal flight to Sydney bound for Korea 2 Jun 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 16 Jun 1954 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955 from RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After a short break he enlisted in the Regular Force 7 Jun 1955 and was posted to NZ SAS. Emplaned as Trooper at Whenuapai 10 Nov 1955 on RNZAF flight to Singapore deplaning there 12 Nov 1955. Completed parachute course at RAF Changi. Served in 5 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 11 Dec 1957. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8 dated 22 Feb 1956). Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Posted to RNZA at Papakura. Later attempted to join 2 NZ Regt for return to Malaya but this did not occur. Spent the greater portion of his remaining service in RNZA. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 31 Jan 1962. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 Oct 1963. Posted to 161 Bty Depot, Papakura 18 Jul 1966. Emplaned Whenuapai 16 Nov 1966 for service in South Vietnam. Deplaned Tan Son Nhut 18 Nov 1966 and taken on strength 161 Bty. Promoted Sergeant 1 Aug 1967. Emplaned Vung Tau 28 Aug 1967 for RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 30 Aug 1967. Posted to NSTU, Waiouru for two years before returning to 16 Fd Regt as Gun No.1. Final appointment in Army, Instructor Drivers 16 Fd Regt, at Papakura Camp. Discharged at own request 28 Mar 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (V) and KWSM. Died Pukekohe 28 Mar 2001 aged 71 years. See Ron Hayman re photo north of the Imjin. |
| KEARNEY, Robert Patrick | 204470 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Opunake 16 Apr 1930. Came from Midhurst, Taranaki. Grocer’s assistant Wallace Supplies Ltd, Tuakau. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1953. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 1 Sep 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend a Cooking Course 14 Jun–24 Jul 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Failing to obey ROs and drunkenness 20 Oct 1953 and was awarded 27 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks. Released direct to unit 9 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 19 May 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 302 days. Admitted Stratford Hosp (Malaria) 2–12 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 7 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Marton, 17 Mar 2002 aged 72 years. |
| KEARNEY, Thomas Mervyn | 970145 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 17 Aug 1931. Tinsmith employed by South Island Dairy Assn, Invercargill. Was in 7th Intake CMT and served in E Coy, RNZASC. Attested 26 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Served in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy at Teal Ammunition Point. Had several brushes with military rules and orders. One of these resulted in 21 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks. Released direct to unit 24 May 1954. Further disregard of ROs resulted in further loss of pay. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney and flew on DC6 aircraft from Sydney to deplane Harewood, Christchurch 22 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 173 days. SOS Kayforce and Posted to TF unit 16 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Johnsonville, Wellington, 2004 and died there 22 Jun 2019 aged 88 years. |
| KEARNS, James | 208501 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Aria, Te Kuiti, 24 Jun 1920. Driver for Ministry of Works, Cobb Valley, Nelson. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat RMA Aranui to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Aug 1952, to Temporary Bombardier 7 Sep 1953 and to Bombardier 22 Dec 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to X(v) List (Instructor) 22 Sep 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Served overseas one-year RTNZ to NZ to assist training of 12th and 13th Reinforcements for Kayforce. Owing to small number of volunteers there was insufficient work for him at Burnham Camp. Applied for his discharge from Kayforce. Discharged 30 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 20 Nov 2005 aged 85 years. |
| KEARNS, Len Andrew | 204471 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 31/07/2054 | Born Aria, Te Kuiti, 3 May 1930. Truck driver for Mr D. Stewart, Piopio. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to his unit 3 Jan 1953. Did not adhere to Military Rules and orders. Attached FAP Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn (UN Honour Guard) 2 Sep–2 Oct 1953 and return to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 6 Dec 1953. More failures to adhere to ROs and other orders. Twice AWOL for four then six days and breaking out of camp. Committed to Brit Com MCE for 27 days detention. One day remission for good conduct. Released to NZRTU then M/O to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy for D & M Course 30 May–4 Jun 1954 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 13 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 236 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1558 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Aria, Te Kuiti. |
| KEARNS, Noel Christopher | 13207 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Westport, 6 Aug 1931. Employed as a postman before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1950 as a Stoker. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 30 Sep 1950–12 Jul 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 5 Apr 1951. Drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. TSFD to the engine room of HMS Belfast (last of the British 'big gun' cruisers) 10 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952 now a floating museum moored on the Thames at London. Belfast was often involved in bombarding North Korean positions. Often sheltered behind Paeyong Do Island. Returned from one patrol and off loaded 520 empty 6-inch shell cases. Normal procedure was to fire 30 rounds which were observed, then fire another 30 rounds. TSFD to Hawea 21 Jan 1952 and RTNZ via Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving in Devonport 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Lachlan 15 Apr 1952–12 Sep 1954 and Black Prince 5 Jan–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Jul 1954. DEE 16 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at New Plymouth 2005. Died New Plymouth 4 Sep 2007 in his 76th year. |
| KEARTON, Alfred Stewart | 814328 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch 9 Jun 1932. Carpenter at Addington Railway Workshop. Member of 1st CMT intake then TF soldier. Attested 29 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 28 May 1954. Emplaned as a Gunner at Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Aug 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to this unit 9 Sep 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13–16 Jul 1955 and was discharged direct unit. Granted 10 days R&R leave 9–18 Oct 1955 inclusive. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1559 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Riccarton, Christchurch. Died Christchurch 9 Jun 1990 aged 68 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KEATING, Robert William James | 815576 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Wellington 3 Jan 1933. Cycle Mechanic at Bell Cycle Co, Christchurch. Served in CNT in 1952 and TF and was promoted Lance Corporal. Attested 22 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZ Sigs 26 Jul 1954 and was sent to Papakura for Corps Training. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 as a Lance Corporal on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy14 Oct 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Nov and was discharged to unit 3 Dec 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1955 and to Corporal 10 May 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney. Arrived Harewood 2 Jun 1955 on Teal flight. Served overseas 241 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1560 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. This was unclaimed and returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KEATING, William John (Buster) | 688024 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wellington 23 Dec 1931. Ex RNZNVR with Service No 688024, during 1952. Boot clicker (cutting leather for boot uppers) employed Munt Cotterill, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Posted to RNZASC circa 16 May 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 28 Dec 1953 to be Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Granted further 12-month extension of service 24 Apr 1955. TSFD to X(iv) List and struck off NZ Roll. TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jul 1955. but again struck off the NZ Roll. M/O to NZ Base HQ TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 10 Sep 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni and deplaned Auckland 30 Sep 1955 from RNZAF aircraft. After furlough completed he returned to Burnham Camp and went to Auckland to re-emplane 3 Dec 1955 for journey to Korea. He travelled on a similar route to his first outward journey. Deplaned Tokyo and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo and them M/O to NZ Base HQ. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Dec 1955. Attached FAP 78 Coy RASC Inchon 18–20 Apr 1956 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 May 1956. Then moved to NZ Component BCFK but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas two years 178 days. SOS Kayforce posted to a TF unit and Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Highest rank reached Lance Corporal on 1 Nov 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1561 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt. Died 27 Nov 2007 aged 76 years. |
| KEATLEY, Roy Hilton | 204681 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 18/02/2054 | Born Whitford, Auckland, 2 Apr 1928. Came from New Lynn, Auckland. Driver for B. Shaw Atiamuri. Attested 30 Jun 1952 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA circa 14 Jul 1953. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit 20 Nov 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Hosp and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged & TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 and RTNZ for medical reasons, deafness. Served overseas 108 days. Discharged 20 Mar 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1562 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in New Lynn Auckland. It was not claimed and returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. |
| KEEFE, Wi | 211091 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 15 Jun 1923 Labourer. Entered Camp 23 Sep 1941 and served in 1st Territorial Bn. Embarked 10 Dec 1943 with 8th Reinforcements for 28 (Maori) Bn. Entered Egypt ex HMT 55 and was sent to Maori Trg Depot. WIA 8 Dec 1943 and was discharged from NZ Convalescent Depot 29 Dec 1943. Promoted Lance Corporal 27 Mar 1944 and to Corporal 20 Jul 1944. WIA 22 Sep 1944 and admitted 1 NZ Gen Hosp. Discharged from Hosp 5 Oct 1944 and attached FAP to NZ Reinf Transit Unit. TSFD to NZ Roll ‘Tekapo’ and remains attached to NZ Maori Trg Depot. M/O to NZ Maadi Camp 21 Aug 1945. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 30 Sep 1945. Discharged from 2 NZEF 11 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal which were sent to him in Burnham Camp 11 Mar 1953. Employed as an interior decorator for Mr James Ormond, of Mahia. Attested 14 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. His start in Kayforce was not good. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Aug 1953. Had several conflicts during his time in Korea and was twice awarded detention and other punishments. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 6) ex Sydney. Served one year 146 days. Discharged 20 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1563 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address Wairoa. It was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. Died Napier 2 Nov 1975 aged 52 years. |
| KEEGAN, Brian Vernon Harcourt | 11098 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Ormondville, Tararua District 17 May 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. After basic training he served in Achilles for two months in 1946 and was then drafted to Gambia as Boy 1st Class. Served as Seaman Boy on board Gambia in British Pacific Fleet in Japanese waters 9 Sep 1946 and RTNZ on 24 Nov 1947. Served in Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 May 1948. Served again in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman before being drafted to Rotoiti 9 May 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Gunners Mate on first deployment of ship to Korean waters. Tales from Korea by G.F. Hopkins relates the time when Able Seaman Keegan had an accident with a rifle, damaged an oil tank on the ship and how he covered the damage and the event. On RTNZ DEE 16 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Older brother of David Ivan Harcourt Keegan. |
| KEEGAN, David Ivan Harcourt | 13954 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Waipukurau 15 Apr 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki then Philomel. First sea service in Bellona and he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 27 Oct 1952. Served in Lachlan from 25 Jan–1 Oct 1953. Attended course at HMAS Rushcutter 22 Oct 1953 to 22 Feb 1954. Served a second time in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Jan 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 to 14 Nov 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 and served in Korean waters. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 and then served in Irirangi and then went to sea again in Black Prince. Served in Rotoiti when that ship went to Christmas Island to witness the nuclear tests in 1957. DEE 24 Jun 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Test). Younger brother of Brian Vernon Harcourt Keegan. |
| KEELAN, Rutene Peka | 206972 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast 3 Jul 1930. Served as an A.T.C. Cadet for four years. Plumbing apprentice training with Mr T. Moss Gisborne. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 as Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. Served in 2 Section, ‘B’ Pl. Attached FAP to HQ RASC for NCO Course 7–27 Jun 1953 and returned to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 4 Aug 1953 and appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Lance Corporal 4 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 30 Mar 1954 and to Corporal 24 May 1954 and remained Section 2i/c. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 27 May 1954 and KI to NZ Base HQ 31 May. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Tolaga Bay. |
| KEENAN, Hall Samuel | 208628 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/06/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Christchurch 13 Feb 1929. Employed as a shearer at Hanmer Springs area. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Did not adhere to R&SOs while in training. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953 and appointed 2i/c gun. Twice admitted to a medical unit in Mar 1953. Reverted to Gunner 7 Apr 1953 on ceasing to hold appointment of 2i/c Gun. Committed several breaches of discipline during his time in Korea which cost him time and money. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. Discharged 27 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Levin 31 Jan 1990 in his 61st year. |
| KEENAN, Robert Bruce | 207799 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/05/2054 | Born Dunedin 1 May 1929. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB during late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Photographed having a mug of tea with L.H. Valentine (Palmerston North) D. Fenwick (Blenheim) and L. Inch (Onehunga). Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Sep 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and posted to the NZ Roll. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia deplaning New Zealand 19 May 1954. RTNZ as Sergeant. Came from Dunedin. Returned for medical reasons. Returned with wife. Discharged 8 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 23 Oct 2017 aged 88 years. |
| KEENAN, Terence John | 13420 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 6 May 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training was in Tamaki and Philomel. Changed trade to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class and was sent to attend a course at HMAS Cerberus, 70km from Melbourne, from Jan to Sep 1952 at HMAS Penguin. Apparently had some problems with the course. On RTNZ reverted to Ordinary Seaman. Served in Black Prince, Lachlan and was drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 to 1 Aug 1956. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 and re-joined the 4th Frigate Squadron in the Far East Fleet in Jun 1955, for trade protection and guard ship duties on the Korean coast. Pukaki returned to Auckland in May 1956. The ship visited Sydney, Cairns, Darwin, Singapore, Manila, Hong Kong, Toko, Sasebo, Yoko Suka, Beppu, Kobe, Bangkok, Noumea and Suva on this whole voyage. Later served in Lachlan and Black Prince again. DEE 5 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He wrote to Base Records in Jun 1999 saying he wished to be buried in a service cemetery when he died and asked for some help regarding this request. His place and date of death is not known. |
| KEENE, Kenneth Neil | 11517 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Timaru 22 Sep 1929. Employed as a packer before he entered the RNZN 15 May 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona 6 Jan 1948–30 May 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 15 Nov 1948. Served in Philomel 31 May–9 Sep 1959. Drafted to Tutira and took part in a Pacific Islands visit. RTNZ 29 Jul and was restored and provisioned and sailed from NZ on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korean waters. Travelled to Korean waters via New Guinea, Hong Kong and Sasebo in Japan. Was working alongside Ordinary Seaman W. Cooper when Cooper was lost overboard 29 Jul 1950. RTNZ via Kure, North Borneo and Brisbane and arrived in Devonport Naval Base 30 May 1951. Served in Tamaki and Bellona and MLP3551. DEE 21 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| KEEPA, Ati Rangipumamao F T I | 14228 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kaurirki, Manunui 11 Jul 1935. His full name is Ati Rangipumamao Frederick Toro Iwikau KEEPA. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 22 May 1952 as a Junior Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince on 10 Jan 1953 as a Junior Stoker 1st Class and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer the next day. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 11 Jan 1954. He remained in Black Prince until drafted to Bellona on 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He returned to Black Prince in the Reserve Fleet on 19 Aug 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Between 29 Sep 1958 and 6 Mar 1960 he served in Black Prince, Royalist and Black Prince. Drafted to Endeavour on 7 Mar 1960 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 15 Nov 1960. He may well have sailed to Antarctica while serving in Endeavour. When he returned to Philomel just before discharge he reverted to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 11 Jun 1961. DEE 10 Jul 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| KEEPA, Horotu (Bert?) | 203949 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Rotorua 16 Feb 1927. Welder’s Labourer, Refrigeration Engrs, Fanshaw St., Auckland. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. At Army Schools Trentham for Corps Training, Emplaned Auckland 2nd Flight 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Aug 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Sep 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 13 Oct 1951. Accidentally injured admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5 Dec 1951 dislocation of left elbow. Discharged to Brit Com Convalescent Depot, then discharged to NZ Base HQ. Twice went AWOL while under medical treatment once for four days the second time for three days 10 hours. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 11–18 Sep 1952. Discharged direct to unit. Also disregarded ROs and other orders. Committed to FPC Seoul for 14 days Field Punishment. Released direct to unit 3 Dec 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KEERS, William | 14477 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 13 Nov 1924. Worked for Ballymoney Flax Company Aug–Nov 1939 before signing on in the Royal Navy on 22 Jan 1940 with Service No P/JX 180582. At the time of his application to join the RNZN he was a Petty Officer based in the Instructors Mess in HMS Indefatigable, Portland. He had served 15 years, had accumulated two Good Conduct Badges and was Discharged Time Expired on 12 Nov 1954 with the rank of Petty Officer. No details of the ships in which he served in the RN available at time of compilation. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Nov 1954 and arrived in NZ 1 Jan 1955. Known to have served in HMAS Cerberus on course late 1956. Served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters May 1957 to Jul 1958. “Has continued to be an excellent Captain of the Top and has helped to keep the appearance of the ship up to scratch…”. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. It is not known if he received these awards. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 8 Sep 1959. Also served in Black Prince 1959–60 and served in Otago circa 1963–64 in Malayan waters during Confrontation and he most likely also qualified for the GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Was sent to Britain in May 1966 for the Waikato and while there was in HMS Sea Eagle qualified in the Maintenance and repair of inflatable life-rafts, Was the Regulating Chief Petty Officer of the Training Division in Philomel in 1966. Served in Waikato Aug 1967–Aug 1968 and visited Thailand and Hong Kong. Seconded to the Singapore Armed Forces (Navy) as a Warrant Officer but commencement date not known. The secondment ended on 16 Dec 1971. Discharged to RA on 22 Mar 1972. He had two Brothers-in-law who served in the RNAS Yeovil and RAF in Germany at the time of his enlistment in the RNZN. |
| KEEYS, James Walton | 646073 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Feilding 10 Nov 1930. Brickmaker for Mr Georg Brown, Feilding. Ex TF soldier who served as a Trooper in 2 Armd Div RNZAC for nine months. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1953. Accidentally injured 30 Nov 1953 Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Nov 12 Dec 1953. Discharged to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Brisbane. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 162 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Thames, 7 May 1992 aged 61 years. |
| KEIG, David James | 208219 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born 4 Oct 1927. Came from Monks Bay, Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo during late Aug 1951 to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 9 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged soon after RTNZ. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 15 Feb 1998 aged 70 years. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| KEIHA, Wiremu Pare | 569184 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 9 Sep 1930. Employed as a driver for Mr W. Smith North Clyde, Wairoa. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 25 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. continued to Japan by Civil air flight deplaning Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 14 Jul 1953. Accidentally injured 18 Apr 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian F.D.S. 19–23 Apr 1954 and was discharged to unit. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 23 Apr 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 155 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Te Karaka 18 Jul 2018 aged 87 years. |
| KEINZLEY, Robert John (Jack) | 34731 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Auckland 30 Oct 1924. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 452184 from 19 Jun 1945 to 10 Sep 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Embarked Wellington 29 May 1946 on the Empire Pride to sail to Japan. Served in BCOF, Japan. Recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.69 as 635465, Temporary Corporal, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs M.J. Keinzley, Onehunga. RTNZ and disembarked 5 Jul 1947. Discharged Wellington 8 Sep 1947. Regular Force soldier. Posted from RF to Kayforce 15 Nov 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella with Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney on 4 Feb 1952. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1954. He served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 21 Apr 1952, to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 26 May 1952 and to Sergeant 10 Sep 1952. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Sep 1952 and was discharged to unit 12 Oct 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Sep and M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Later served in 161 Bty in South Vietnam Warrant Officer 1st Class 1968. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal which were issued in Oct 1970. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) Oct 1971. Discharged 7 Nov 1975. Died Takapuna, 9 Jun 1993. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korean War Service Medal and may have also been awarded NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. Died Takapuna, Auckland, 8 Jun 1993 aged 68 years. |
| KEITH, Robert Gordon | 208173 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/05/2054 | Born Christchurch 20 Dec 1926. Employed as a driver and freezing worker at Makarewa Freezing Works, Invercargill. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 20 Aug 1951 by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 23 Aug 1951 for three-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 26 Aug 1951 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. To be Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal (i/c Section). 1 Jul 1952. Reverted to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 16 Dec 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 2 Jan 1953. Re-emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 (Corporal) for Korea. Re-entered Japan 21 Mar 1953 and was reposted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 26 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Tp Sergeant) Div HQ Tpt Pl 14 Jun 1953 and to Sergeant 1 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for travel to Australia. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia deplaning Wellington 19 May 1954. Served in Korea one year 273 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Invercargill 20 May 1980 aged 66 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KELLIHER, Timothy Dominic | 709877 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Wellington 23 Jan 1931. Printer for R. Dwyer Printing Co, Wellington. Served in 6th Intake CMT. His obligations for CMT were completed by 1 Apr 1954. Attested 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce. Breached military discipline within a few days of attestation. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955 and M/I 9 Jan 1955. twice hospitalised during his stay in Korea. Further discipline breaches. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 7 Apr 1956 and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Apr 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 147 days. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 24 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ GSM (K). Died Wellington 2021 aged 90 years. Buried in Karori Cemetery. |
| KELLY, Bernard Patrick | 208935 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 02/12/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born 3 Nov 1917. Came from Gore, Southland. Previous service in both Army (37 Mixed Bn) and RNZAF. Also served in BCOF, Japan. (74285, Private, NZMC, Farm hand from Gore. Next-of-kin Mrs A Kelly (mother) Gore.) Enlisted in Kayforce during late Jul 1954, Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jul 1952. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1989. |
| KELLY, Brian Wilfred George | 645027 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Gisborne 10 Aug 1933. Ex TF soldier. Bridge carpenter for Patangata County Council, Waipukurau. Attested 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Granted 10 Day R&R leave 9–19 Nov inclusive. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jan 1956 as Clerk. Granted a further 12-month extension of service dating from 5 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ 16 Apr 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Posted to NZ Base HQ and Struck off the NZ Roll 11 May 1956. Posted to NZ Contingent BCFK and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Promoted Lance Corporal 5 Apr 1956. Granted seven days R&R leave 20–26 Apr 1956 inclusive. Promoted Corporal 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 290 days. Discharged 18 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. He gained approval and brought his fiancé Miss Yoshiko Kato to NZ and they were married on 26 Sep 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KELLY, Bryce John Lewis | 206060 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Came from Masterton. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (665563, Sapper, NZE, Shepherd from Masterton. Next-of-kin Mrs P.W. Kelly (mother), Masterton.) Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 7 May 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1574 was sent to an address in Masterton on 16 Apr 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1971 aged 44 years. |
| KELLY, James Herd | 333693 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Auckland 11 Mar 1931. Driver for Auckland City Council. Came from New Lynn, Auckland. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and Entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Aug 1953 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to his unit 1 Sep 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 17 Feb 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and was discharged 13 Apr 1954 direct to his unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ 1 Jul 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 176 days. SOS Kayforce 4 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His brother David Herd Kelly served in BCOF Japan. Died Whanganui, 12 Oct 2001 aged 70 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KELLY, John Eyre | 33563 | Temporary Sergeant | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born New Zealand 25 Oct 1929. Carpenter and joiner for P. Stocking of Otaki. Enlisted in the RF at Linton on 18 Jul 1949. Posted to Indep Army Troop, NZE 25 Sep 1949. Promoted Temporary Corporal before Oct 1951. Promoted Sub Corporal 1 Apr 1952. Was involved in the construction of the Army offices at Hastings Army Hall Apr 1952. Also involved with works at Whanganui, MakoMako and Waipukurau. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Apr 1953. RNZE Clerk of Works posted to Kayforce ex CD Constr Coy wef 28 Sep 1953. Relinquishes Temporary Sergeant in RF on being granted rank of sub-sergeant in Kayforce 1 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 16 Oct 1953 and entered Korea the following day. M/I NZ Base HQ from 28 Fd Engr Regt 18 Dec 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force 15 Jan 1954. Relinquishes Sub-Sergeant rank in Kayforce and reverts to RF rank of substantial Corporal/ Temporary Sergeant at CD Constr Coy, Linton Camp. Later Sergeant. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 14 Mar 1956 at his own request without payment. Living at Rotorua in 2004. Died Glenbrae Rest Home, Rotorua 25 Feb 2018 aged 88 years. |
| KELLY, John Hoani | 211005 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Manaia, Taranaki, 14 Aug 1929. Worked for A.N. Sunderland, Kangaroa, Fordell, Whanganui. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Trained for service in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Did not comply with R&SOs on several occasions during his time in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7–24 Feb 1953 discharged and remained on X(ii) List. M/I to NZRTU from NZ Base HQ 24 Feb 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 10 Mar 1953, entered Korea 11 Mar and M/I to his unit 14 Mar 1953. Awarded 27 days Detention 4 Nov 1953 and granted 2 days remission for good conduct. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS (medical) 18–29 while in Detention and was recommitted to Detention 29 Dec 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jun 1954. More misdemeanours occurred. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for NZ and deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged form Kayforce 31 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. He then worked for Taranaki County Council. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 7 Oct 1955 and re-emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955. M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement 4 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ 5 Dec then to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC 13 Dec and M/I to his unit 15 Dec 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 11–13 Jan 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 May 1956. More failures to adhere to R & SOs. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 May–7 Jun 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jun 1956. Emplaned Japan on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His destination on RTNZ was to Lepperton Dairy Factory, near New Plymouth. Died Waitara 20 May 2014 aged 84 years. His remains are interred in the RSA section of Waitara Cemetery. |
| KELLY, Kenneth | 14382 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 18/07/2057 | Born Ashton-Under-Lynne, Lancs, UK, on 27 Mar 1927. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 29 May 1947 as an Assistant Steward with Service No D/LX 751078. He served in the shore stations Royal Arthur, Drake and was drafted to Lagos (destroyer) on 2 Dec 1945. She sailed to join the British Far East Fleet early 1946 and Ken Kelly is shown in Tamar 26 Apr 1946. Advanced to Steward 29 Jun 1946. By 24 Jul 1946 he was back in Britain and served in Drake, RNAS Eglington on Admiral Fraser’s staff and was released 19 Jun 1947. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 10 Feb 1953 as a Steward. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel, then in Bellona. He also served in Tui, Stawell and Black Prince before being drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist as a Leading Steward. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore and Malayan and Korean waters. However, Ken Kelly returned to NZ from Australia in Endeavour which had sailed from NZ to replenish stores, ammunition and other equipment for Royalist. His name is listed in the Second Commission Book, but he DID NOT SERVE in Malaya or Korea in Royalist. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Later served in Philomel and Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer Steward. DEE 18 Feb 1959. His medal entitlement is unknown. |
| KELLY, Michael Desmond | 4867 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 9 Mar 1918. NZ Railways employee at Stratford before he entered the RNZN on 21 May 1942 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Achilles 24 Oct 1942 and was serving in the Solomon Islands Campaign when the ship was struck by a Japanese bomb which blew the top off ‘X’ turret killing 13 Men and injuring eight others. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 18 Feb 1943. Temporary repairs were made at Espirito Santo. She had to travel to Britain as repairs to the turret could not be done in NZ. On arrival in the UK several of the ship’s company were TSFD to Gambia on 23 Sep 1943. Gambia sailed to the far east to take part in the war against Japan. Awarded a Watch-Keeper’s Certificate on 4 Mar 1945. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Aug 1945. Gambia came to NZ and then sailed to Britain in Jun 1946. Michael was drafted to Bellona and was a member of the ship’s company when she was sailed to New Zealand. Advanced to Acting Stoker Mechanic 21 Aug 1947. He next served in Arbutus and was part of the crew that returned this ship to the RN. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 7 Aug 1948. He was held on the books of Cook until drafted to Kaniere 19 Aug 1948. He also served in Tutira and Philomel and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 9 Sep 1949. Served in Philomel and was disrated to Stoker Mechanic on 27 Apr 1950. He then served in Lachlan and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Something went wrong–breached Naval Discipline. He was in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) 8 Feb–21 Apr 1952. Served in Rotoiti 22 Apr–30 May 1952 and then HMAS Commonwealth 31 May–7 Jun 1952. RTNZ by air late Jun 1952 and DEE 21 Aug 1952. Medal entitlement unknown. |
| KELLY, Nicholas Keven | 203604 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Driver Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal at 7.30am on 5 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged form Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. Initially went to Nightcaps, Southland. His Kayforce discharged Cert was sent 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Nightcaps. Died Mossburn, 19 Jan 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KELLY, Seddon Douglas | 207692 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born 18 Feb 1929. Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB 30 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce on 7 Aug 1952. His Kayforce discharged Cert was sent 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Ashburton. Died 1989. |
| KELLY, Thomas Campbell | 208902 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Kaitangata, Southland 31 Dec 1925. Previous service in Jayforce. Sailed from Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and served in 3 Bn and then in the Ordnance Field Park. RTNZ to disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 14 Nov 1948. Carpenter W. Williamson Construction Co, Christchurch. Attested 22 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Most of his service was between NZRTU and NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1954 and was the casualty clerk in NZRTU. Promoted Temporary Corporal (Chief Clerk) NZ Base HQ 1 Oct 1954 and to Corporal 8 Mar 1955. Was twice admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp for four days and once 5 Nov– 2 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged 27 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KELSALL, Bryan John Campbell | 7161 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Thames on 29 May 1921. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 6 May 1943. He was trained in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Matai 31 Dec 1943; a former lighthouse tender converted for use as a minesweeper. He advanced to Able Seaman on 6 Apr 1944. He then served in Breeze 31 Mar–7 Dec 1944 also taken up by the RNZN and converted into a minesweeper. He served in Philomel 8 Dec 1944 and from there was sent to Britain where he is shown in Drake 25 Feb–20 Jul 1945. Drafted to Roberts (Monitor) 21 Jul–12 Oct 1945 and this vessel sailed from Britain in Jul 1945 and arrived in Tana during Sep–Oct 1945 a RN shore Base in Kilindini, Kenya. Next shown in Golden Hind an RN shore base in Sydney, Australia but how he travelled there is not known. In Philomel 5 Jan 1946 and was DEE 14 Mar 1946. He re-entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman on 20 Oct 1949. Drafted to Tutira 2 Feb–8 May 1950. He then served in Bellona 9 May–5 Oct 1950. He was then re-drafted to Tutira, but she had sailed on 3 Jul 1950 from Devonport together with Pukaki for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. He took passage in Rotoiti sailing from Devonport on 7 Oct 1950 and joined his ship in Sasebo, Japan. Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951 but he remained in the ship until 3 Aug 1951. Drafted to Kiwi on 4–24 Aug 1951 and ended his service in Philomel. DEE 19 Oct 1951. His WWII awards are not known. Later entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KEMP, David Alfred | 14387 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK on 7 Feb 1928. Entered the Royal Navy 28 Feb 1946 as a Stoker 2nd Class and underwent training in HMS St George, HMS Imperieuse and Victory. Drafted to Vanguard 17 Sep 1946 (battleship) and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 2 May 1947. Drafted to Resource (Fleet repair ship) and was attached to Cavalier and Carysfort (destroyers) and then drafted to Perseus (light fleet carrier then in reserve). From Sep 1948 he was mainly involved with submarines or was serving in Dolphin. He spent time in several submarines including HM Sub Aeneas, HM Sub Subtle, HM Sub Alcide and HM Sub Sentinel, He also served in Montclare and Forth both of which were submarine depot ships. He advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 1 Oct 1951 and was released from the RN on 12 Mar 1953 to enter the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 13 Mar 1953 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day with seniority adjusted to 20 Oct 1950. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Lachlan and Lachlan a second time advancing to Leading Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 9 Mar 1955 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Apr 1955. He also served in Hawea, Philomel (advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Apr 1956, Stawell and was then drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Further service followed in Philomel, Tamaki, Pukaki and Rotoiti. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 30 Jul 1961. Discharged to RA 28 Mar 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| KEMP, Edward Henry | 204413 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Stratford 28 Apr 1931. Linesman for Thames Valley Electric Bower Board. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 11–17 Nov 1952 and discharged NZ Base HQ but remains on X(ii) List. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 18 Nov 1952. Posted 31 Dec 1953 from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to his unit 3 Jan 1953. M/O and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Mar 1953 for training course. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 19 Jan 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt 29 Jan 1954 and CTBA Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 May 1954 and M/I 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1955 and deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1954 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1580 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Kumeu, Northland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KEMP, Isaac (AKA Ihaka Keepa Horo) | 203862 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2055 | Born Te Aroha 11 Jun 1928. Came from Kaitaia before he enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt pool and 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on furlough 1 Jun 1952 (RTNZ Roll 67) and deplaned Auckland on 4 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 4 Jun 1952, re-emplaned for Korea at Auckland on 14 Jul and remained until 31 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 2 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Discharged 8 May 1955 shortly after return to NZ. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1581 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Paekakariki. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Paraparaumu on 17 Aug 2012 Aged 84 years. |
| KEMP, Leslie Robert | 208273 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 12/05/2053 | Born Taumarunui 22 Nov 1925 a twin of his sister Lorna. Served in BCOF, Japan. He had his parent’s written permission to go to Japan. Embarked HMT 95 on 29 May 1946 and entered Japan 14 Jun 1946. Served in 27 Bn. (827091, Private, Infantry, Farmhand from Greymouth. Next-of-kin, Mrs D.I. Kemp (mother), Caversham, Dunedin). Embarked HMT Dunera, Japan for RTNZ 14 Jun 1947 and disembarked Auckland. Farmer at Rotomanu, Westland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 20 Aug 1951 by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 23 Aug 1951 to Pusan. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1951 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 28 Aug 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 15 Dec 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Dec 1951 Discharged to NZ Base Camp. Reported accidentally injured but was reclassified as a battle casualty as he had entered an un-marked minefield on Operation Skunk Hunt and was injured by a mine explosion during operations. Shell fragment perforated his left forearm. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Feb 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 25 Apr 1953. Discharged 9 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. He died on his birthday, 22 Nov 1989 in Greymouth, aged 64 years. |
| KEMP, Richard Charles (Dick) | 203605 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Hamilton 11 Mar 1925. Dairy Farm Worker at Te Pahu, via Frankton, before enlisting in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver Operator Field Regiment in Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Served in the frontline area and was wounded twice, once by friendly rifle fire and then by Chinese mortar fire at Kapyong while on Observation Post duty supporting the Royal Australian Regiment. His OP Officer (Fielding) was Killed in Action on 24 Apr 1951 in this attack. Dick spent four months in hospital in NZ Base Camp, Hiro, Japan. Returned to front line after recovery from his wounds. Still carries pieces of shrapnel in his body. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni on 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952. Returned to Te Pahu, via Frankton, Hamilton to go back to working on the farm. Living in Hamilton in 2004. His name is listed on the Australian Kapyong Memorial as having Died of Wounds. This is erroneous as he died in Hamilton on 12 Jul 2006. |
| KEMP, Roy Bernard | 211077 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Inglewood 31 Mar 1924. Claimed previous service in the Army with Service No 634220 for 11 months from 1933–34. This probably means 1943–44 otherwise he would only be 10 or 11 years old. Porter and Barman at the Club Hotel, Opunake. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC during Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 16 May 1953. Accidentally injured on two occasions with “No action required” by unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb on two occasions for 3–4 days. Also suffered 2nd degree burns to his left hand. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to Auckland by Teal flight (Flight 3) from Sydney and deplaned 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Manurewa 29 May 2008 aged 84 years. |
| KEMPTHORNE, Alfred Vivian | 11838 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 14 Dec 1918. Joined NZ Division of Royal Naval Reserve 4 Jul 1937. Mobilised 4 Sep 1939 as Able Seaman (O7370) and spent the next 18 months (approx) minesweeping all around the NZ coast after the Niagara had been sunk by a mine. Sailed with the 4th Echelon and reached UK, 29 Aug 1941 travelling via Middle East and Africa. Further training in the UK as a Leading Seaman, Royal Navy, then served in Hussar in 1942 based at Murmansk for six months. Returning from Russia posted to King Alfred for officer training. Commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant on 16 Oct 1942. Served in Anson (King George V-class light) until after D Day and took part in 18 Russian convoys. Returned on leave to NZ Christmas–New year 1944–45 then returned to UK. Served Ocean (new light fleet aircraft carrier) 1945 and was on his way out to the Far East when the war ended. After the War received a permanent commission in RNZN as Lieutenant. during 1946. Appointed to Rotoiti as 1st Lieutenant on 1 Sep 1950. Sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea until 21 Nov 1951. Returned to Korean waters as CO Pukaki 21 Sep 1953–28 Sep 1954. Executive Officer in Royalist 1957–58 and served in Malaysian and Korean waters during that time. CO Tamaki 1961–63. Honorary Aide to Governor General at funeral of Maori King 1967. Appointed OBE (Mil) NY Hons 1968–69. Retired as Commander 20 Dec 1968. Living in Auckland 2003. Other medals awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), RNVR LS&GC Medal, Soviet 40 Anniversary Medal and KWSM. Entitled to the Arctic Star. |
| KENDALL, Larry Leo | 211052 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Opunake 11 Jun 1929. Sawmiller/saw doctor for E.H. Fazackerly Ltd, Stratford. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am, 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953, entered Korea and M/I to his unit 4 Jun 1953. Served in ‘C’ Pl. Did not adhere to R & SOs in early part of service in Korea. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6–18 Aug 1954 and discharged to unit. Accidentally injured (burns) and admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Sep 1954, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 26 Sep 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal Flight 3. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Stratford. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth 27 Jun 1981 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| KENEALY, Barry David | 204312 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Whangarei 3 Oct 1929. Motor mechanic Waikato Motors, Hamilton. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Sent to Army Schools, Trentham Camp for Corps Training. Posted to RNZEME. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (5th Fight) to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt attached FAP NZ Base HQ (rugby trials) 25 Feb 1953 and M/I 26 Feb 1953. He was a member of the Kayforce Rugby Team for Japan tour 1953. M/I to 16 Fd LAD from Japan tour 2 Apr 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD from 16 Fd Regt LAD 22 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 6 Jul 1953 and to Corporal 11 Nov 1953. M/O 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD to NZ Base HQ 12 Nov 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I NZ Base HQ 16 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 292 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1954. Died Hamilton 17 Dec 1990 aged 61 years. Buried in the RSA plot Hamilton Park Cemetery. |
| KENNARD, Selwyn Charles | 647317 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Palmerston North 5 Feb 1931. Labourer Freezing Works, Longburn, Palmerston North. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Committed some breaches of discipline before emplaning. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC 6 Jan 1955, entered Korea and M/I to his unit 9 Jan 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for typing course 15 Oct 1955. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 21 Nov and CTBA to NZ Base HQ. Granted 5 days R&R Leave 2–6 Oct 1955 and was granted 10 days R&R Leave 22–31 Jan 1956 inclusive. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 2 May 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 13 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KENNEDY, Alfred Andrew | 15914 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 18 Oct 1939. Employed as a butcher at Wainuiomata before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jul 1956 as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering). Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 18 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 18 Feb 1958. Served in Black Prince and in Royalist on two more occasions. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Feb 1960. Discharged BNPS 28 Sep 1960. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| KENNEDY, Allan Claude | 207764 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Foxton on 3 Feb 1926. Served in RNZASC, Southern District Tpt Coy 1943 and also attached to 11 Coast Regt, Godley Head as a driver. After the war served as a machinist for Weston Bros., Christchurch. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Volume 16 P. 76. Embarked on HMT Dunera 15 Jul 1947 as a Private (Service No 651843) 3 Battalion, NZ Regt for service the second relief in Jayforce in Japan. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington on 10 Aug 1948 and returned to his previous occupation. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attended British Junior Ranks school and completed as five-and-one half weeks cooking course between 10 Aug and 19 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Jul 1951 and appointed NCO Cook. Went wherever the battery was sent. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for furlough and completed the RTNZ deplaning from a Teal flight from Sydney on 26 Apr 1953. Re-emplaned 14 Jun 1952 at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on to Japan by Qantas to re-enter Japan on 18 Jun 1952. Re-entered Korea 24 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 12 Aug 1952 and appointed NCO i/c Cooks. Promoted to Bombardier 31 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and the Commander in Chief's Commendation for Good Service. SOS Kayforce 31 Oct 1953 and enlisted in the Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KENNEDY, Brian William | 815896 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/04/2054 | 02/05/2055 | Born Christchurch on 30 Sep 1933. Third intake CMT trainee then a serving TF soldier in NZ Scottish Regt. Emplaned Wellington 24 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Apr and entered Korea 3 May 1954. Celebrated his 21st birthday in a NAAFI Canteen in 1954. He was a driving instructor before becoming the Transport Commander’s batman driver, a real cushy job! Part of his daily duties was being the CO’s shower attendant which involved the tipping of a pre-heated four-gallon container of warm water into a perforated drum which the CO stood under and used as his personal shower. The morning after Brian’s 21st, he awoke from a deep sleep to hear the CO call him with the words “I am ready Brian”. Brian dutifully fell out of bed, broke the winter ice on the drum of water, filled his bucket, climbed the short ladder and dutifully tipped the water into the CO’s shower drum–he had a different job description from that day on. (From Canterbury Kayforce Newsletter). Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 26 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 2 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney from the same flight as his brother Colin Kennedy. Served overseas one year 12 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit (3 Coy RNZASC). He remained in the TF until 1962 and was discharged as a Sergeant. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Christchurch in 2004. Served with his brothers Colin and Keith in Korea. Died Christchurch on 2 Mar 2019 aged 85 years. |
| KENNEDY, Colin Westlake Stuart | 816964 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 02/05/2055 | Born Christchurch 23 Nov 1930. NZ Railways fitter from Christchurch. Attested 21 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by commercial air flight via Manila and Guam. Deplaned Japan 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953 then returned to the Regiment. Attached FAP Ebisu Leave Unit, Tokyo 8–26 Oct 1953 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Was again attached briefly to Brit Com Leave Unit in Tokyo 19 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 Jun 1954 then to Acting Lance Bombardier 16 Jun. RTNZ 6 Jul 1954 on furlough. Emplaned on Teal flight for return to Korea 5 Oct 1954. Deplaned Japan 9 Oct 1954, TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct and re-entered Korea 13 Oct 1954.Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver and employed as 10 Tpt Coy Petrol, Oil, Lubricants (POL) representative at the US ASP 37 for issues of POL from the US sources to 1 Comwel Div. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas two years one day. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. These were lost and replaced at cost circa 2001. Later applied to enlist in NZ Regt for service in Malaya but was not successful. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 2004. Died Christchurch 29 Apr 2011 aged 80 years. Served with two other brothers Keith Westfield Stuart Kennedy (in the RNZN) and Brian William Kennedy in Kayforce. |
| KENNEDY, Jack Robert | 13371 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 16 Mar 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN 15 Jun 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 2nd Class on 8 May 1951. Served in Kaniere and Bellona again and was drafted to Hawea in the Reserve Fleet 3 May 1952. After refit and maintenance Hawea sailed again for Korea on 4 Aug 1952. Jack advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Sep 1952. Hawea RTNZ 28 Aug 1953 and he served in Philomel 3 Nov 1953–23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 16 Dec 1953. He later attended training in HMAS Watson and served in Philomel and Black Prince. Drafted to Bellona and sailed in her when she was returned to the RN in 1956. He spent some time in HMS Dryad, the RN Maritime Warfare School. Returned briefly to Bellona and was drafted to Royalist and sailed this ship to NZ having to sail via South Africa because of the Suez incident. He later served in Tamaki, Philomel and Pukaki. DEE on 15 Mar 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KENNEDY, Keith Westlake Stuart | 12917 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Riccarton, Christchurch 9 Aug 1932. Attended Christchurch Boys High School. Employed as a storeman prior to entering the RNZN 17 Dec 1954 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. On joining the navy he used his brother Colin’s name as he was underage, however, he corrected this with the RNZN on his discharge. Served in Tamaki 3 Feb 1959–9 May 1950. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service as a Naval Telegraphist. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 and sailed for service in Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. He served on the east and west coasts of Korea and served in the Han River area. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and 8 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Mar–3 May 1952 and then in Irirangi 4 May 1953–18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Sep 1953 and returned to Asia for further service in Korea. RTNZ 29 Sep 1954. DEE 2 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Later worked for the Ministry of Transport. Living in Christchurch 2004. Served in Korea with his brothers Brian and Colin Kennedy who were in the Army. Died Christchurch 29 Apr 2011 in his 78th year. |
| KENNEDY, Neil Francis | 802181 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/04/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Greymouth 16 Sep 1932. Motor mechanic working for Haines Motors, Greymouth before enlisting in Kayforce. Ex TF soldier. 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned 21 Apr 1954 for Japan on Teal flight departing from Christchurch. Travelled to Korea by Teal then Qantas from Sydney. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 3 May 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on the same day. During his time in Korea he had a number of short admissions to 25 Canadian Field Ambulance for minor illnesses. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Mar 1955 and to Lance Corporal 12 Apr 1955. Emplaned 8 May 1955 on Qantas flight at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 22 days. Discharged 21 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later Awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Richmond, Nelson, 23 Jun 2013 aged 80 years. |
| KENNING, Donal Richard (Don) | 31351 | Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 28/01/2053 | Born 3 Mar 1928. Regular Force Officer. Graduated the Royal Military College in Duntroon, Australia, in 1950. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Battery Officer 161 Bty. Remembered extreme climate where snow and ice covered the ground in winter and 30cm-deep flood flows made tent life difficult in summer. SOS Kayforce 28 Jan 1953 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Vietnam Jul 1965–1966, Battery Commander 161 Bty. Turned 4-gun battery into 6-gun battery with guns made up from spare parts. Appointed MBE 23 Jun 1966 and awarded US Air Medal, Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star from South Vietnam. Later Col, Commander Logistic Support Group in Palmerston North. Discharged. Died 26 May 2015 aged 87 years in Summerset Retirement Village, Palmerston North. |
| KENT, Albert Bruce | 1657 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Clevedon, Papakura on 30 May 1923. He was a farmhand before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 14 Oct 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Philomel and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Apr 1949. Drafted to HMS Achilles 29 Aug 1939 and took part in the Battle of the River Plate on 13 Dec 1939 while only 16 years old. He came back to NZ and took part in the Victory parade and stayed with Achilles when it became part of the RNZN. Achilles was severely damaged in 1943 by Japanese bombs off Guadalcanal. Temporary repairs were made by the US repair ship Vestal and Achilles came back to Auckland via Melbourne. Further temporary repairs were made to enable Achilles to travel to Britain complete repairs. While in Britain Leading Seaman (Temporary) Kent was drafted to Gambia 22 Sep 1943–29 Dec 1944. Gambia came back to the Pacific and Bruce Kent then served in Philomel. While in Philomel he advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 12 Mar 1945 and served in the patrol launch Amakura 19 Mar–10 Oct 1945. He attended courses in HMAS Cerberus late 1945 returning to Philomel in Dec 1945. He signed on again for six years dating from 1 Apr 1946. He served variously between Philomel, Bellona and Tamaki until drafted to Tutira on 6 Oct 1950. He took passage in Rotoiti to Japan and joined Tutira most likely in Sasebo and then proceeded on patrol and escort duties with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 and went back to Philomel 24 Aug 1951. DEE 31 Mar 1952. After discharge from the RNZN he was employed by the Devonport Steam Ferry Co as a master on one of their ferries. His WWII medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KENT, Leslie | 12669 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Cheddleton, Staffordshire, UK, on 9 Jul 1926. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RN on 12 Apr 1944 as an Assistant Cook. He underwent training in Royal Arthur then served in Duke and the Drake where he changed to Acting Cook (Seamen). He was stationed in Owl located at Evanton (RN Air station / RAF Station) and then served in Seaborn Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hartland Point (Depot ship), Bambara and Highflyer (shore stations both in Ceylon), then served in Terror (Singapore). He returned to Britain in Aug 1946 and served in Loch invar (shore station). Released from the RN 2 Feb 1947. His WWII service medals are not known. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) on 27 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira then drafted to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949–23 Nov 1951. He was a member of the crew that sailed Rotoiti to NZ and then sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He remained in her until after she came back from Korea on 21 Nov 1951. He later served in Philomel, Irirangi, Tamaki and Black Prince. Leslie Kent returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 16 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KENWOOD, Jack | 0 | ? | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Member of the Commanding Officer's Tactical Party in 1952–53. One of several whose name was without service number or any other detail to assist compilation of this roll. File not found. Worth more research. |
| KEOGH, Murray | 301322 | Gunner | RNZA | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Whangarei 1 Apr 1931. Came from Hikurangi. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 20 or 21 Aug 1952. Unit not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 27 Jul 1954 and posted to TF Unit shortly after His return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1592 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Hikurangi. Died Whangarei 31 Dec 1981 aged 50 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KEOWN, Ronald James | 208174 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Lumsden 16 Jun 1927. Casual railway employee from Lumsden. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951 and remained in NZRTU. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 to Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Initially posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon in Jan 1952. NZ Base HQ Korea for rugby trials in late Feb-early Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Died Dunedin, 18 Aug 1996 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KEPA, Donald | 206896 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 23/11/2054 | Born Te Araroa, East Coast, 15 Apr 1925. This town is known for the oldest Pohutukawa tree in NZ. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 25 Aug 19542. Fined five pounds for being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle while in Korea. He treated this as a wakeup call. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and completed the journey to deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for a total of 2 years 109 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Gisborne 30 Sep 1970 aged 45 years. |
| KEPA, Duke Phillip | 14950 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Matata, Bay of Plenty 25 Mar 1934. Employed by NZ Railways before he entered the RNZN on 26 Sep 1953. Underwent training as a Stoker in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 8 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 27 Oct 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until drafting to Philomel 4 Nov 1958. He also served in Royalist again and then in Rotoiti, Royalist and Pukaki. In between service in ships he served in Philomel. DEE 14 Sep 1961 and returned initially to Matata. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| KEREAMA, Hemi James | 204526 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born 13 Sep 1929. Came from Tirau. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and onto Korea by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Entered Korea and was posted to the NZ Component of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1984. |
| KEREAMA, Matua | 206789 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Came from Fielding. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air from Sydney. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. On arrival in Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked Kobe, Japan 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 28 Jun 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KEREOPA, Te Ahu | 459060 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Raglan 8 Apr 1931. Miner at Glen Afton Collieries, Huntly. Served in 6th Intake CMT and then in 1 Armd Regt, RNZAC. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 22 Jul 1953. Went to Muriwai 5–9 Sep 1953 for field exercise and also went to Rangitoto to assist with dismantling Defence Property. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil airlines to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit 20 Nov 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Jan, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged to unit on 19 Jan 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 29–31 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed the journey and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 8 Mar 1955 as a Driver. Travelled to Christchurch and emplaned Harewood for Korea 28 Mar 1955. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Apr 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and remained until 24 May 1956. Had two short stays in 3 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 3 May 1956 and then to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. Emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas two years 78 days. Discharged 1 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Returned to Glen Afton, Huntly. |
| KEREWARO, Heta | 457172 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 22/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born 4 Dec 1931. Came from Tirau, Waikato. Working in Auckland before enlisting in Kayforce. Ex TF soldier. Emplaned 22 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea circa 20 Oct 1954. Little is known about this man’s service in Korea. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1598 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Tirau. Died 1988. |
| KERLEY, David Bernard | 208984 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Corfe Mullen, Poole, Dorset, England 26 Jun 1928. Ex Royal Air Force. Came to New Zealand with his family. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements in Apr or May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for Korea. His unit is not known or how he served apart from the fact he was a gunner and presumed he was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956. Died Dunedin 7 May 1978 aged 49 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KERMODE, John Alexander | 11589 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 08/07/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Mount Pleasant, Canterbury 6 Jun 1928. Was not employed before he enlisted in RNZN 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 12 Oct 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1949. From 31 May 1949 to Aug he was in Philomel and then returned to Bellona. He attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 29 Sep 1950 and returned to Philomel 27 Feb 1951. He then served in Kaniere 16 Mar–25 Jun 1951 and then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951 at which time that ship was in Korean waters. He probably took passage in Taupo and reached his ship in early Sep 1951. TSFD to Taupo 10 Oct 1951. Served on board both ships in Korean waters. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. He remained in Taupo until 28 Jan 1953 when he was drafted to Tamaki. DEE 1 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Greenslade Cres, Auckland. |
| KERR-BELL, Grenville | 203682 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Whangarei on 5 Apr 1926. Served in the Home Guard during WWII. Previous service in Second Section, NZ Jayforce BCOF, Japan) between 30 Jul 1946 and 16 Aug 1948. Service No 812816, Was attached to Military Police Wing. Employed by Kamo Potteries, Whangarei, before enlisting in Kayforce. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Training & Reinforcement Battery Gun Number. Served with 161 Bty from the time it arrived in Korea. Admitted to Brit Com General Hospital Kure, Japan 19 May 1951 until RTNZ to Reinforcement Training Unit in Korea on 15 Jun 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.194 was sent 25 Jan 1957 to an address in Three Mile Bush, Kamo, Northland. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living at Whangarei Nov 2000. Brother of Ivan Douglas Kerr-Bell. Died 16 Aug 2011, Mt Maunganui aged 87 years. |
| KERR-BELL, Ivan Douglas | 203911 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Portland, Whangarei on 13 May 1927. Painter from Whangarei. Served in BCOF in Japan (812967, Private, Maori Battalion). Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 15 Sep 1948. Labourer at Whangarei. Enlisted in Kayforce at Auckland 10 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached for all purposed a NZ Detachment, Kure, Japan 4 May 1951 and was sent on TOD to Tokyo 10–16 Jun 1951.Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Korea 15 Dec 1951. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 2 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Total overseas service (Korea) one year 236 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.193 was sent 25 Jan 1957 to an address in Kamo, Northland, Died Whangarei 15 Sep 1990 aged 63 years. Brother of Grenville Kerr-Bell. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KERR, Alan Robert (Lofty) | 207765 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Ashburton 13 May 1927. Grocer’s driver for Kerr Bros., Ashburton. Attested KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 14 Oct 1950 while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty and also 163 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt 18 Nov 1951 and attached FAP to British JRBD to attend Cooks Course. M/I to NZ Base HQ 3 Jan 1952 and CTBA to British JRBD. M/O to NZRTU 9 Jan 1952 then back to 16 Fd Regt 21 Jan 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey to deplane Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 14 Sep 1952. Stalwart of the Ashburton RSA and known for running of the raffles at the club. Died Ashburton, 5 March 2011 aged 83 years. |
| KERR, Allan Fraser | 203718 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Served in BCOF Japan. (827187, Trooper, HQ Base. Next-of-kin, Mrs J. Kerr (mother) Colville, Dargaville.) Mechanic. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZA and served in Vehicle Mechanic Workshop Detachment, Force HQ. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 23 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 28 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1601 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Dargaville. Died Onehunga, 5 Sep 1999. |
| KERR, Charles Otto | 204744 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 02/07/2055 | Born Dargaville 5 Jul 1929. Previous service in RNZAF. Employed as a farm labourer near Dargaville before enlisting in Kayforce on 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney as a Signalman, RNZ Sigs. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC six days after arriving in Japan. Served nearly all his time while in Korea in 10 Tpt Coy. RTNZ by civil air deplaning Auckland 2 Jul 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Aug 1955. Served overseas 284 days. Died Henderson, 20 Aug 1994. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KERR, David Roland James | 12069 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 10/03/2053 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch 18 Feb 1929. Storeman before he enlisted in the RNZN 27 May 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Served in Kaniere from 8 Feb–13 May 1949 and was then drafted to Bellona for three weeks. Served in Philomel 3 Jun–1 Aug 1949 and was again drafted to Bellona on 2 Aug 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 27 Jan 1950. Served again in Philomel 24 Aug–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for Korean service. RTNZ 10 Mar 1953 and drafted to Philomel 20 Mar 1953. DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Returned initially to Christchurch. |
| KERR, George Radford | 15531 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Napier 8 May 1940. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Junior Signalman by 20 Dec 1956 but remained in Tamaki until 7 May 1957. Borne by Philomel until he was drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Signalman on 8 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. Later served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958–5 Jul 1959 and advanced to Signalman on 8 Feb 1959. Drafted to Kaniere 6 Jul 1959 but RUN 9 Oct 1959. Recovered 20 Mar 1961 and was returned to Philomel. Drafted to Otago 13 May 1961–12 Feb 1962. Served in Philomel until DEE on 13 Apr 1962 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| KERR, Ian Andrew | 922418 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 03/06/2053 | 24/10/2053 | Born Petone, Wellington 23 Jun 1930. Civil Trade–deer culler. Attested 10 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Initially posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Attached FAP to 28 Field Engineer Regt 30 Aug 1953. TSFD to RNZE as a Sapper and employed at NZ Base HQ on 20 Sep 1953. Admitted to 26 Field Ambulance with injury to left hip 22 Sep 1953 after he slipped when dodging a mine explosion. Able to walk back to his unit and reported sick. Medically downgraded and RTNZ 24 Oct 1953. Total Service overseas 144 days. Had further treatment for his injury in New Zealand. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Returned to trade of deer culling. Deceased |
| KERR, Ian Arthur | 459006 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Gisborne 18 Mar 1931. Driver for Forest Products Ltd, Tokoroa. Ex TF soldier. Attested 16 Jun 1954 at Papakura initially as Signalman RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. TSFD to RNZASC on arrival in Japan. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy in the Armistice Area. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Jan 1956 while holding appointment as Transport section 2i/c, C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Total overseas service one year 199 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Papakura (Aug 1991 aged 61 years. |
| KERR, Leslie Frederick | 204139 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Petone, Wellington 15 Nov 1923. Previous service in RNZAF (4216755) 22 Dec 1942–7 Mar 1945, then TSFD to Army (619517). Embarked Wellington on HMT 91 and sailed 20 Apr 1945 with 15th Reinforcements for 2 NZEF. Disembarked Egypt 12 May 1945 sent to Italy and disembarked Taranto 23 Oct 1945. Served mainly as a Trooper, NZAC in 1 NZ Port Det. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1945, Disembarked Kobe 20 Mar 1946. Served in 19 Coy NZASC and was TSFD to NZ Roll. RTNZ disembarking Wellington 8 Sep 1946. Driver for Prescott and Davan, Carriers, Otorohanga. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 20 Aug 1951 by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for a two to three-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 13–24 Mar 1952 and was discharged to unit. Had some misdemeanours which cost him money. Fined £2 and awarded 7 days CB for being Absent Without Leave. He acknowledged and recognised this as his ‘wake-up’ call. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 272 days. Discharged 24 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in 6 LAA Regt 7 Oct 1959 then TSFD to 1 Hauraki Regt. Discharge at own request 1 May 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tokoroa 2 Mar 1997 aged 73 years. Buried in Tokoroa Cemetery. |
| KERR, Philip Jude | 970485 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 31/07/2053 | Born Invercargill 8 Oct 1931. Shearer for Mr K, Timpany, Longbush, Southland. Attested 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Enlisted with R Mortimer who was his brother-in-law. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Not known at this time in which Bty he served. Accidentally injured in a road accident 26 Nov 1952. Admitted 8063 (Norwegian) MASH and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Nov 1952. (Lacerations to skull.) Discharged 15 Dec 1952 from Brit Com Convalescent Depot (AWOL while at the convalescent depot). Then posted to NZ Base HQ and moved to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Feb 1953. Suffered another accidental injury 16 Jun 1953 and was admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and TSFD to Norwegian MASH the same day. Fractured both bones in his lower R leg. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 17 Jul 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Jul 1953 and deplaned 31 Jul 1953 Wellington (cot case) from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 27 days. Remained on pay while undergoing further medical treatment in Southland Hospital. Discharged 3 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 27 Jan 2007 aged 75 years. |
| KERR, Robert Arthur Cyril | 208374 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 27/02/2054 | Came from Sumner, Christchurch. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 2 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 9 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1607 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Redcliffs, Christchurch. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A man of this name, born in NZ 19 Feb 1930, died in Australia 13 Apr 2003 aged 73 years. Is this the same man? |
| KERR, Robert William | 204435 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Came from Dargaville. Previous service in RNZAF. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 24 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for RTNZ 24 Feb 1954. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KERR, Thomas Brown | 15632 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dumfernline, Fife, UK, 23 Jul 1930. He appears to have had service in the RN as a qualification is shown dated 6 Aug 1949. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 20 Feb 1956 as a Cook (Seamen). After training in Philomel and service in Irirangi he was drafted on 11 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea and Japan. The ship made a brief visit to Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 20 May 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 12 Feb 1960 but appears to have relinquished that rate on 21 May 1961 but regained the rate on 29 Mar 1962. Later served in the ships Endeavour, Rotoiti and Otago. Drafted to Taranaki 4 Mar 1963–2 Mar 1964. Advanced to Leading Cook on 1 Jan 1964. Also served briefly in Otago, Philomel, Otago again, Philomel again and back to Otago 19 Jun 1964–12 Jul 1965. He was in Philomel (Under Training) and once again returned to Otago on 26 Jul 1965–1 Nov 1965. Sent to the UK in Apr 1966 as a crewman for Blackpool. He spent a month in Pembroke before returning to Blackpool and returning to NZ. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook on 1 Dec 1966. Served in Irirangi 25 Jan–2 Dec 1968. Discharged to RA 16 Jan 1968. His earlier medals were lost and replaced at cost on 15 Dec 1967. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 1 Jan 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZDSM and PJM. Died Auckland 16 Nov 2017 aged 87 years. |
| KERRIDGE, Steven James | 206116 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Wellington 17 May 1920. Butcher employed by Preston's of Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training for Korea embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon, Korea 31 Mar 1951. Also employed at NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1952. Total overseas service one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1609 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KERRIGAN, Maurice James | 12883 | Writer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Palmerston North 21 Apr 1929. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. Was a scholar from Ashurst. Entered the RNZN 20 Jan 1949 as Probationary Writer. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as a Writer to Bellona on 12 May 1950–18 Jan 1951. Served in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 1 Jul 1952–5 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Hawea served with UN Naval Forces mainly on the west coast of Korea. Later promoted Leading Writer and served at Irirangi (Waiouru) and completed his engagement in Philomel. DEE 19 Jan 1955. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued in Jul and Dec 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Was known to have lived in NSW, Australia in Jan 1969. |
| KERSLAKE, Desmond Mervyn (Des) | 208220 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Ashburton 22 Jul 1928. Came from Rakaia. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo during late Aug 1951 to Pusan. Entered Korea and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to RAOC Base Ordnance Depot. M/O from RAOC Base Ordnance Depot to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Temuka 18 May 2002 aged 74 years. Widow–Mrs Marjorie Kerslake, Temuka. |
| KEVEN, James Malcolm Clifford | 207860 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/01/2052 | Born 9 Sep 1923. Came from Christchurch. Employed as a labourer. Served in the NZ Military Forces during the latter part of WWII. Left NZ between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 1945. (Embark Roll No.15 Service No 615880, Trooper in NZ Armd Bde Reinforcements in Italy. Labourer from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs N. Whittaker (foster-mother) Christchurch). He appears to have come back to NZ as his name also appears in Embarkation Roll No.16 for service in BCOF Japan (615880, Temporary Staff Sergeant, NZASC). Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ, deplaning Wellington 26 Jan 1952. He was sent back to NZ as an instructor for Kayforce RNZASC Reinforcements. After leave he was employed training RNZASC men ready for service in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. His WWII awards may include Italy Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. He also had some service in the RNZAF. Died Greymouth, 27 Jan 2000. |
| KEWISH, Ronald Bruce | 204472 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.71. Served as 625539, Private, 3 Bn. Farmer from Tuakau, Auckland. Next-of-kin Mr J.W. Kewish (father) Tuakau.) Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Arrived on the last flight on a Sunderland from Sydney to Mechanics Bay, Hobsonville, Auckland. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tuakau 17 Jun 1957. Buried Tuakau Cemetery, Waikato District. |
| KEYS, David Lester | 33948 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | NZ Regt | 01/07/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born during 1932. Attended St Andrews College, Christchurch 1944–46. Regular Force soldier from Christchurch, Attested in NZ Army 12 Sep 1949, after completing recruit training, posted to Training Depot Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 and flew by Sunderland flying boat to Sydney Travelled from Sydney to Japan via Port Moresby. David was originally posted to RNZA as Bombardier, with the appointment of Driver Artillery. Was then attached to 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment and 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade Battle School as an instructor. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 22 Oct 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Posted as Sergeant, Cadre NCO during Mar 1955, to 1st Canterbury Regiment, C and D Companies at Timaru. Posted to NZ Regt in Malaya and served in Administration Platoon, HQ Company, 2 NZ Regt from Jan 1959 to Feb 1962. Awarded GSM with clasp 'Malaya' after 24 hours on posted strength 13 Sep 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.5 dated 12 Sep 1960. Later Staff Sergeant Instructor Army Area Office, Greymouth (circa 1966). Posted to 1 Bn Depot, Burnham Camp. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Discharged from HQ 3 Brigade, Christchurch, 11 Oct 1973. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM)K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, LS&GC Medal (Military). Living in Timaru in 2010. Appointed President South Canterbury RNZRSA at Timaru in 2013. Photographed and interviewed by Stuff 23 Apr 2016 when he was 83 years old. |
| KIBBLEWHITE, Garry Thomas Elley | 11099 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Westport 28 Mar 1930. Was at school before he entered the RNZN 18 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Achilles on 6 Jul 1946 and it was not long before she sailed to Britain to be returned to the RN on 17 Sep 1946. He was next drafted to HMS Gambia 9 Sep 1946–24 Nov 1947 but by 25 Nov 1947 was back in Philomel. He also served in Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Mar 1948. He then served in Philomel where he advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Dec 1948 then once more served in Bellona 29 Sep 1950. He may well have travelled to Australia in Bellona as he attended courses in HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Watson from 18 Feb–25 Aug 1951. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 19 Jun 1953 after returning from Korea on 19 Mar 1953. He served briefly in Philomel and was then drafted to Irirangi on 17 Aug 1953–21 Mar 1954. DEE 27 Mar 1954. He was awarded the Korea Medal 12 Jan 1954 and UN Korea Medal on 29 Jun 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharge from the RNZN he went to Christchurch. |
| KIDD, Gavin Pettigrew | 13288 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gore 12 Dec 1931. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. As soon as he had completed his basic training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 19 Jan 1951–27 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Sep 1951. Sent on course to HMAS Watson 30 Jan–21 Apr 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 22 Apr 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 which had been in the Reserve Fleet but was re-activated and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces then with the British Far East Fleet. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he remained in her until 7 May 1954. He then served in Tamaki, Philomel, HMAS Watson again and gained Radar Plotter 2nd Class qualification. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955. He was a member of the crew that returned Bellona to the UK and arrived at Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. During his time in the UK he spent a few days at HMS Dryad (The RN Radar Training School) 13–17 Mar 1956 then returned to Bellona. TSFD to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and sailed in her on the delivery voyage from the UK being involved in the Suez incident on the way home to New Zealand. He then served in Philomel, Wakefield and Pukaki. DEE 31 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KIDDLE, Sydney Edward Brewer | 11330 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 29 Apr 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Nov 1946 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. After initial training in Tamaki he served in the RNZN naval signals station in Waiouru 17 Feb–27 Sep 1948 (later known as Irirangi). Drafted to Bellona 28 Sep 1948 and advanced to Telegraphist on 15 Oct 1948. Returned to the Waiouru Naval signal station 25 Jul–5 Oct 1950 and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus on 6 Oct 1950–10 Feb 1951 to attend further courses. He returned a further time to the Naval signal station at Waiouru, now known as Irirangi, on 7 Mar 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 12 Oct 1951. On 21 Nov 1951 he was drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea as a Leading Telegraphist. RTNZ 15 Jan 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE from RNZN on 28 Apr 1968. Died Mission Bay, Auckland, 6 Mar 2004 in his 76th year. |
| KIEL, Huki | 204607 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Rotorua 2 May 1930. Agricultural contractor and top dresser from Rotorua. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Rotorua. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 at on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 3 May 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland on 21 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 25 Jun 2004 aged 74 years. |
| KIEL, Theo | 204682 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Wairoa 27 Oct 1926. Fencing labourer from Rotorua. Emplaned Wellington 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air to, Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Initially posted to 16 Fd Regt but was then TSFD to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 17 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| KIHI, Reginald | 535876 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Ex TF soldier. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and employment in bty not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai, Auckland, 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served in Korea three years 24 days. Discharged 8 Dec 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Died Tuakau, 5 Dec 2006. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KILPATRICK, Robert Alexander | 34596 | Lance Corporal | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 12/08/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Dunedin 24 Nov 1925. Attested 27 Feb 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan (Jayforce). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 as a Private and was posted to 22 Bn, 2 NZEF Japan, 19 Aug 1946. RTNZ on the HMT Dunera disembarking 5 Jul 1947. Attested 15 Jun 1950 in RNZE. Serving Regular Force soldier in CD Constr Sqn. Injured Wellington during the Wharf Strike 1951. Taken on Strength Kayforce 6 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney as Lance Corporal. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA chartered aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 24 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 10–12 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy TSFD from RNZE to RNZASC and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Jul 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 13 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea 357 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 7 Sep 1954 and re-posted to CD Constr Sqn, RNZE, Regular Force with subtantive rank of Lance Corporal and classified Carpenter and Joiner 2-Star on 8 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Discharged from RF 18 Jul 1955. Re-enlisted in RF 24 Mar 1958 for 5-year term as Carpenter and Joiner 3-Star (Provisional). Posted to SD Constr Sqn, RNZE. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Sep 1959 and to be Sub Lance Corporal 15 Dec 1959. To be joiner 4 Star 9 Sep 1960. To be Corporal 17 Jan 1962. Discharged 23 Apr 1963 on completion of engagement. Later entitled to NZOSM. NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. Died Manurewa 21 Sep 2007 aged 82 years. |
| KILPATRICK, Robert James | 14287 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 6 Dec 1935. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Probationary Writer on 3 Jul 1952 and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Junior Writer 1 on 20 Oct 1952. He served in Tamaki, then Black Prince and advanced to Writer on 5 Feb 1954. He served in Philomel from 22 Oct 1954–22 Sep 1955, advanced to Acting Leading Writer on 12 May 1955 but relinquished this rate on 23 Sep 1955 when he was drafted to Black Prince. Advanced to Leading Writer on 15 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 24 Jan 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Participated in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel on 24 Nov 1958 advanced to Petty Officer Writer (Local) on 16 Jun 1960 and to Petty Officer Writer on 4 Jul 1960. Served in Otago, Philomel and Tamaki and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 17 Aug 1964. Served in Taranaki, COMAUCK, Blackpool and returned to COMAUCK 16 Oct 1969. Advanced to Warrant Officer Writer on 1 Feb 1971. He served in Philomel, COMAUCK again, Canterbury briefly and returned to COMAUCK. Served in NZBSU, Singapore from 17 Oct 1978–14 Oct 1980. Appointed MBE (Mil) 1985. Discharged to RA on 15 Jun 1985. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), Naval LS&GC Medal (6 Dec 1968), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Lived in Whangamata in 2002. Died Whanganui 24 Oct 2011 aged 76 years. |
| KINDER, Graeme Hadden | 12070 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Oamaru 9 May 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Kaniere 8 Feb 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1949. Drafted to Taupo 2 Feb 1950 and after nearly a year in that ship went to HMAS Watson for further training. Returning to NZ in Sep 1951 he was next drafted to Rotoiti on 4 Jan 1952 and sailed for Korean waters on 7 Jan 1952. On 2 Feb 1951 he TFRD to Taupo and after service for several months RTNZ in that ship on 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was promoted Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1953. He was in Philomel for a short time before once again returning to HMAS Watson for further training. Leading Seaman Kinder was drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 and while in that ship made a second journey to Korean and Malayan waters. On RTNZ he spent nearly two years on shore rotating between Philomel and Tamaki. He attended another course at HMAS Watson as an Acting Petty Officer and on 15 Jan 1957 was promoted Petty Officer while in Tamaki. He went back to sea in Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 and served in that ship in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters during the second Commissioning of the ship. Left NZ 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Discharged 3 Jun 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ and KWSM. Living at Ettalong Beach, NSW, Australia in 2001. Did he receive the NZGSM (K) or the NZDSM (R)? |
| KING, Adam Ray | 208509 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Came from Kaikorai, Dunedin. Served in RNZAF for a short time. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Awatere) to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Bty not known. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington, deplaning 17 Feb 1954. Served in Korea one year 276 days. SOS Kayforce 24 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force, RNZASC. Later Sergeant posted to Burnham Platoon, 1 Sep 1971. Still at Unit in Nov 1975. Died Dunedin 24 Jul 2020. |
| KING, Alan Carlton | 211241 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 15 Jun 1932. Emplaned 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and arrived in NZ on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged 14 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharged Certificate No.1615 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to his address in Gisborne. Died Perth Western Australia 7 Nov 1986 aged 54 years. |
| KING, Alan James | 12295 | Radio Electrician (Radio) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kingston, London, UK, 16 Jun 1927. He was employed as a laboratory assistant before he entered the RN with Service No P/MX G32570. No details of his RN service are currently available, but he has some WWII service and reached the rank of Radio Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and advanced to Leading Radio Electrical Mechanician and then to Radio Mechanician (S). He entered the RNZN At Cook III (London) on 8 Jul 1948 as Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class (Radio) and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate (Radio) and Radio Electrician on the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Achray on 18 Aug 1948, renamed Kaniere on 28 Aug 1948 and was in the crew who brought this ship to NZ. He remained in the ship until 19 Feb 1950. Served in Philomel to 28 Sep 1950 and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for Korea where she served with the UN Naval Forces. TSFD to Tutira on 3 May 1951 and RTNZ on 30 May 1951. DEE on 20 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Waiheke Island, Auckland, 13 Dec 1996 in aged 69 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KING, Athol John | 815068 | Lance Corporal | 5 RTR | RNZAC | 28/08/2054 | 13/01/2055 | Born 28 Nov 1932. Ex CMT. Enlisted in the NZ Army 17 Mar 1951 and was posted to the RNZAC in Burnham Camp. Initially became an Instructor in the RNZAC. Promoted Lance Corporal Waiouru 27 Jul 1954. Was at Narrow Neck Camp, Devonport prior to emplanement at Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 5 Royal Tank Regiment 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea the same day. M/O 5 RTR to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on an RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. SOS Kayforce and reposted to his former Regular Force unit 31 Jan 1955. Later changed corps to RNZASC and worked his way up to Warrant Officer 1st Class. Was Chiel Clerk ANZUK Support Group Singapore. Appointed to Regular Quartermaster Commission as Lieutenant and was further promoted to Captain Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. He had a cheerful and pleasant personality. Died peacefully in Christchurch 16 Aug 2021 in his 89th year. |
| KING, Basil Raymond (Blue) | 13645 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch, 21 Jul 1935. Educated at Christchurch Technical College. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 May 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. After his initial training his first sea service was in Bellona which sailed for the UK in Jun 1952 to take naval stores and equipment back to that country and take part in a large NATO exercise. Basil advanced to Boy 1st Class before this voyage and once in the UK was admitted to Stockport Hospital with acute appendicitis. He then spent time in recovery at the RN Air Station at Stretton in Lancashire. On RTNZ he served Philomel 12 Jan 1953 in Hawea and again in Bellona 1 Apr 1954 being advanced to Able Seaman while in that ship. Drafted to Kaniere on 19 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters and on RTNZ remained with Kaniere until 16 Nov 1955. His Korean War Gratuity was forfeited on account of misconduct. He later served in Rotoiti, Black Prince and Royalist. DEE 20 Jul 1961. Later awarded the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Passed away at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, Hallswell, Christchurch on Saint Patrick’s Day (17 Mar 2018) aged 82 years. |
| KING, Colin Douglas | 206248 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Sep 1952. Returned initially to Otakeho, Taranaki. Died Opunake 6 Nov 2011. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KING, David Bruce | 15806 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2055 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 3 Aug 1928. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Recruit (Local). Served in Philomel 19 Apr 1956 and changed trade to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 23 Nov 1956 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 3 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 18 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in Irirangi, Lachlan and in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 1 Jun 1961. Drafted to Taranaki on 7 Nov 1961 and reverted to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class. Drafted to Wakefield 27 Apr 1962 at Irirangi 11 Jun 1962 and back to Wakefield on 30 Jun 1962 advanced Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate (Local) on 2 May 1963 but relinquished that rate and returned to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 3 Jun 1964. DEE 2 Aug 1964. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| KING, David Ranui | 15136 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born 5 Nov 1938. Was a school student before he entered the RNZN 3 Jun 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 14 May 1955 as a Junior Seaman and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 bound for Singapore and Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 May 1956. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 14 Aug 1956, Black Prince 22 Aug 1956, Lachlan, Tarapunga and back to Lachlan 28 May 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Aug 1957. He later served in Stawell, Rotoiti, Tamaki and Royalist. He then served in Philomel 15 May–6 Nov 1962 until drafted to Royalist. 7 Nov 1962–23 Jan 1964. He served in Rotoiti 21 Jan 1964 then returned to Royalist 10 Feb 1964. DDE 2 Aug 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). Later became a supervisor for MOW. |
| KING, Douglas Herbert Shipman | 208274 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo during late Aug 1951 to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ (medical reasons) 13 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 42 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1952. Returned to Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1617 was sent 16 Apr 1957 to his address in Cass, Canterbury. |
| KING, Edwin Charles | 12448 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Christchurch 10 Jun 1929. Employed as a Bushman before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere 16 May 1949 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Oct 1949. Served in Philomel 21 Feb 1950–17 Jan 1951 then served in Bellona 18 Jan–28 Aug 1951 and Tamaki. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Jan 1952 which was then in the Reserve Fleet. She was re-activated and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces then with the British Far East Fleet. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 and he remained in her until 12 May 1954. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Rannerdale Veterans Home, Christchurch 3 Aug 2012 aged 83. |
| KING, Isaac Leonard (Ike) | 336882 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/01/2055 | 10/08/2057 | Born Rawene, Northland. Emplaned in RNZAF Hasting at Auckland for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged 5 Dec 1957 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force. Served in HQ Coy, 2 Bn NZ Regt. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. Medal reissued on Schedule No.6 dated 31 Oct 1960 and received at 2 Echelon, Singapore 8 Nov 1960. Later Sergeant 1 RNZIR. Gurr’s Battalion. Physical Training Instructor. Had taken some Support Coy troops (including the platoon in which I was in) for a run to the resevoir behind Wellington Lines when he complained of not feeling well. Pulled out and sat down on the bank and told the troops to carry on but to come back the same way. When we came back to where we left him resting he had died. Died in Malaysia 18 Aug 1964. His remains were initially buried in Terendak Military Camp Cemetery, Malacca, Malaysia. In Aug 2018 his remains were brought to NZ under the Te Auraki Repatriations and reburials scheme and re-interred in the Papakura Public Cemetery. |
| KING, James | 204381 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Came from Devonport. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Very little information found relating to this man. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and arrived NZ 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 291 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KING, John Frederick Patrick | 11713 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, 25 Aug 1928. Employed by the NZ Railways Dept. Enlisted in the RNZN 22 Jan 1948 in the rate of Stoker. First sea service was in Bellona during which time he advanced to Stoker Mechanic. Drafted 7 Mar 1950 to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Force mainly off the Korean west coast. Awarded an Auxiliary Watch Keeping Certificate on 11 Feb 1952. Later served in Black Prince and again in Bellona. DEE 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. There is nothing on his file to show whether he claimed the NZOSM, NZDSM (R) or the KWSM to which he is entitled. |
| KING, Joseph Peter | 459699 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 21/01/2055 | Born Mawaeroa, Hokianga 10 May 1953. Worked on the family farm. Later a truck driver at Newton, Auckland. Ex Territorial Force. Attested in Kayforce 10 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney Australia and thence by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to RNZASC possibly to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Qantas at Iwakuni 18 Jan 1955 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds after three months service in Korea. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 21 Jan 1955. Served overseas 107 days. Movements Sydney were requested to arrange urgent onward move to Auckland. Discharged 5 Feb 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1619 was sent 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Taumarunui and returned to base records. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KING, Lawrence Sydney | 13136 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Sawyers Bay, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, 29 Dec 1930. Entered the RNZN 22 Sep 1949 as an Assistant Cook. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 22 Jul 1950. Drafted to Bellona 17 Oct 1950 followed by service in Kaniere from 1 Sep 1951. Served in Philomel from 8 Nov 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) 26 Apr 1952 but reverted to Cook (Seamen) on 21 May 1952. Drafted to Black Prince on 9 Mar 1953. Drafted to Bellona 7 Oct 1954–21 Sep 1955. Served in Philomel 22 Sep 1955 and was then drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Her main tasks appear to be patrolling and monitoring the Armistice. Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 1 Aug 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in Kaniere until 20 Feb 1958. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and was sent to Britain in Jun 1960 to work in Otago and to bring that vessel back to join the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 28 Aug 1960. He later served in Philomel, Pukaki and Taranaki from 14 Nov 1966–1 Feb 1968. Awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Discharged to RA from Tamaki as Chief Petty Officer Cook on 31 Oct 1969. |
| KING, Leslie John | 13800 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Lewisham, UK, 13 Nov 1916. Employed as a garage worker before he entered the RN on 11 Aug 1936 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No KX 89349. After initial training he was drafted to Enterprise (light cruiser) on 22 May 1937 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 11 Aug 1937. Served for a short time in Deptford (sloop) 18 Jan–21 Apr 1938. His next ship was Saltburn (Old Hunt-class minesweeper) based on Victory and used as a tender for the Navigation School Dryad. He was in this vessel from 31 Aug 1938 to 9 Sep 1943. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Sep 1941 and to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 13 Dec 1942. Drafted to Orlando a RN gunnery training school at Greenock 15 Jan 1944–11 Jul 1944 and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Apr 1944. He served briefly in Gorgon (minesweeper) based on Boscawen and then served in Wren (anti-submarine sloop) 17 Nov 1944–28 Jun 1945 based on Eaglet in Liverpool. He later served in Whelp (destroyer) and then in Resource (fleet repair ship) and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 2 May 1947. He was then again in Whelp based in Afrikander (shore base Simonstown South Africa). His final ship in RN service was Indefatigable (carrier) 12 Feb–22 Jul 1948. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) on 21 Apr 1948. Released from the RN on 5 Oct 1948. His WWII awards may only be 1939–45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori (in London) on 10 Apr 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and over the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Lachlan (survey vessel) on 1 May 1952–22 Mar 1953. He next served in MLP 3566B which was normally attached to or worked with Lachlan. Served in Bellona 5 Nov 1955–23 Feb 1955 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Les King advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic) on 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 23 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and in Japan and Korea. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956 (as per ship’s Log). He later served in Philomel, Black Prince, Pukaki again then Black Prince and Lachlan. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 20 Feb 1958 Discharged to RA on 9 Apr 1962. |
| KING, Maynard Charles Albert | 204516 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Auckland. Came from Devonport. Merchant Seaman. Kayforce Replacement. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 15 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1954. NOK Mrs E.H. King, Apia, Western Samoa. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KING, Peter | 208629 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Kaikoura 29 Sep 1927. Driver and baker from Christchurch. Attested 21 Feb 1952 in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) from to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Employed as Artillery driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney at Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KING, Peter Frank | 206382 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 17/10/2052 | Born Caxton, Cambridgeshire, England 30 Oct 1916. Previous British Army service for seven years initially as a non-technician in the Royal Army Dental Corps. Court Martialled in 1942 for an unofficial commando raid on German occupied Normandy 1942. Lost his sergeant’s rank. This action became the subject of a movie called Two Men Went to War. Posted to Duke or Cornwall’s Light Infantry then TSFD to No.4 Commando under Lord Lovat. Served in the Normandy landings and in Northwest Europe and was awarded the Military Cross. Almost certainly reduced his age to serve in Kayforce. Stated his date of birth as 30 Oct 1916 but British service records indicate his year of birth as 1908. Appointed to the Emergency Force 29 Aug 1950. Photographed at Whenuapai before embarking on a RNZAF Dakota of No.41 Sqn with Brig Park. Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. RTNZ 28 Feb 1951 and re-embarked for Korea 17 Jun. Promoted Captain. Awarded DSO (London Gazette, 18 Mar 1952 p.1545) as Captain for his Korean service. Captain King was forward artillery observation post officer in support of C Coy, 1 Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers on 4 Nov 1952. His severe wounds in Korea were caused by a burp gun burst of about six rounds The location of this event was on Hill 317 where C Coy was on a position called the ‘Hinge’. Photographed receiving the command of 161 Bty from Major Peter Joplin, immediately before he returned to NZ. SOS Kayforce and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers General List. The DSO was presented to him by HM Queen Elizabeth II at Christchurch on 20 Jan 1954. Served in the Regular Force 1956–59 as UN Observer, Kashmir. He retired from the Army in 1960 and worked for the New Zealand Forest Service at Otautau. Died in a vehicle accident, 12 Dec 1962 at Lake Wahapo some 70km south of Hokitika. His headstone in the Cemetery had no mention of his military decorations so another Kayforce veteran Clarrie Maskill contacted Veterans Affairs and was able to arrange for a Military Plaque to be installed. This was dedicated on 30 Oct 2005 which incidentally was Peter’s birthday. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KING, Reginald | 12866 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Linwood, Christchurch on 12 Oct 1927. Employed as a shearer before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel as a Stoker and was drafted to Bellona 3 Sep 1949 to 9 Feb 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 30 Jun 1950. Served in Philomel 10 Feb 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea with the British Far East Fleet. Kaniere was the only NZ frigate to serve overseas exactly 12 months from the time she left Auckland and RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He continued to serve in Philomel and then Black Prince. DEE 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KING, Stanley Martin | 206682 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born New Plymouth 5 May 1930. Factory Hand, Wellington City Milk Dept. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight (3rd) to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 May 1952 and entered Korea the next day. He had several occasions where he flouted Routine and other orders. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 30 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit 22 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 25 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, PJM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Served in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya 1955–57. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died circa 9 Jul 2009. |
| KING, Trevor Thomas | 689396 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Palmerston North 3 Oct 1931. Enlisted at Nelson. Ex CMT trainee and TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 20 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1952. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty mostly on the Armistice Line. Emplaned at Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ on civil air flights and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 3 Aug 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1954. Awarded NZOSM and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. |
| KING, Warwick Denys | 12953 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Dunedin 27 Dec 1932. Employed as a store-hand before he entered the RNZN on 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Sep 1949. Drafted to Bellona 10 May 1950–23 Aug 1951 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 27 Oct 1950. He then served in Tamaki 24 Aug 1951–31 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Aug 1951. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korea waters with the UN Naval Forces. This was the second deployment of the ship to Korea. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel until drafted to Lachlan on 4 Aug 1954. He also served in Irirangi and Black Prince. DEE 26 Dec 1956 and returned to his hometown of Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KING, Willie | 14748 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Tirau, Waikato, 5 Feb 1935. Employed as a sharemilker for Mr J Stewart, of Tirau, before enlisting in the RNZN 9 Apr 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki his initial sea service was in Black Prince 25 Nov 1953 to 20 Sep 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Oct 1954 while on shore in Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters and RTNZ 21 May 1956. Later served in Tamaki and Philomel as Acting Leading Seaman before being drafted to Rotoiti 12 Aug 1957 to 14 May 1959. Was also involved with supporting Malayan troops. Promoted Leading Seaman and was then on the staff at the Services Corrective Establishment, Ardmore, close to Papakura 10 Dec 1959 to 8 Apr 1961. DEE 8 Apr 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Living at Ruakaka circa 1996. |
| KINGAN, Jesse Lawrence | 0 | Chaplain 4th Class | NZ Base HQ Chaplain | RNZChD | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Tai Tapu 16 Sep 1901. WWII Service as Roman Catholic Chaplain worked with 26 Bn. Awarded Military Cross for attending to wounded at Alamein and 6 Bde Advanced Dressing Station and for his devotion to the wounded during the desert fighting 1942–43. He received his MC from Major General Bernard Freyberg at Volturno Valley, Italy on 1 Jan 1944. Also Mentioned in Despatches. Wounded in Action at Cassino on 27 Feb 1944. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Conducted the funeral service on 16 Jan 1951 for Warrant Officer 2nd Class Richard Long and Gunner Ronald MacDonald. He RTNZ after a few weeks in Korea and following leave he went to St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to St Mary of the Angels Church, Wellington. Chaplain Commandant Apr 1974–Jan 1976. Died suddenly at Highden, Palmerston North on 31 Jan 1977. Buried in Feilding Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KINGI, Barney Raureti | 206897 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 26/08/2054 | Born Otaki 4 May 1918. Attested for WWII Service 15 Dec 1939. Embarked 1 May 1940 and disembarked 16 Jun 40 at a Scottish port. Served in England Jun 1940 to Jan 1941. Embarked 4 Jan 1941 for the Middle East and disembarked Egypt 4 Mar 1941. Served in 28 (Maori) Bn. Had problems with sweating and tinea on both his feet and other skin problems which tended to become boils related to the climate. Embarked for RTNZ on No.1 NZ Hospital Ship and disembarked Wellington 4 Aug 1942. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a farmer at Aorangi, Feilding. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned at Wellington on 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1954 while appointed MT NCO 162 Bty. Applied for extension of service and Furlough in Japan Apr 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Jun 1954 and TSFD to X(ii) List. Discharged 7 Jul 1954 but was re-admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Jul 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll for Medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1954. RTNZ for medical reasons like those he experienced during WWII. TSFD to AMF Wing Concord Repat Hosp via Sick Bay RAAF Hospital on 21 Aug 1954. Emplaned Sydney on Teal flight TE 468 to Auckland and deplaned 26 Apr 1954. Served overseas two years 35 days. Discharged 24 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KINGI, David Kingsland | 35295 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 21/07/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough. 26 Nov 1931. Attested in the Regular Force 26 Nov 1951 but purchased his discharge (£10.0.0) to enlist in Kayforce. Labourer at Army Dept Burnham Camp. Attested 9 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Committed several offences while in training. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned ln, Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 Jan, entered Korea 22 Jan and M/I to his unit 23 Jan 1953. Did not adhere to the army standards and did not abide by the Standard Operating procedures or Routine and Standing Orders, He was punished for his misdeeds which included Converting a WD vehicle to his own use and AWOL. Committed to Canadian Detention Barracks for 27 days from 14 Dec 1953. Released direct to his unit 9 Jan 1954. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 24–28 Apr 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Jun 1954. 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 211 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Sep 1954 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Okaramio, Marlborough 3 Jan 1971. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KINGI, Duncan | 14230 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch on 18 Oct 1935. Employed as a freezing worker before he entered the RNZN on 22 May 1952 as a Junior Stoker. His training took place in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince as a Junior Stoker 1st Class on 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 14 Apr 1953 and to Stoker Mechanic on 18 Jan 1954. He served in Philomel then Tui and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He then served in Philomel, Mako, Paea and Tamaki. Drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the Second Commission voyage on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince and rotated between her and Royalist. He then served in Tamaki 11 Jan 1961–18 Sep 1961. DEE 17 Oct 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| KINGI, Hemi Friday Nera | 568599 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 13 Jul 1931. Served in 5th Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier who worked as a carpenter for the Maori Affairs Dept. Attested 3 Jul 1953 in Kayforce and was posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953, entered Korea and M/I to his unit on 1 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 23 Mar 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Kobe for embarkation and embarked on SS Taiyuan 4 May 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. Discharged 31 Jul 1955 and reposted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| KINGI, Takana Ngarori (Duncan) | 208503 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 19 March 1926. Came from Havelock, Marlborough. Enlisted during Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or other charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Gun 2i/c. Later Promoted Sergeant. Served in some of the heaviest fighting then mainly in the Armistice area. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney then by air to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Apr 1955. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Died Blenheim, 15 Jan 2001. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KINGI, Tuteari | 13638 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waihirere, Gisborne, 5 Mar 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN on 23 May 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1952 for his first sea service remained with Bellona until 1 Oct 1953 but advanced to Able Seaman 23 Nov 1952. Also served in Lachlan 2 Oct 1953–15 Mar 1954 and in Kiwi 15 May 1954–7 Sep 1955. At HMAS Cerberus 29 Dec 1955–13 Mar 1956. Served in Philomel until drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. DEE 13 Jun 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| KINGI, Winiwini | 204473 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/04/2054 | Born Whangarei 20 May 1930. Farmer at Pipiwai, Whangarei. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 17 Apr 1952. Posted to RNZA 14 May 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deployment. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Sep 1952, Discharged to NZ Base HQ then M/O to NZRTU. Remained there until posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 5 Mar 1953. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 8 Nov 1953 for training course. CTBA Inchon 23 Nov 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. M/O to Kure for embarkation and went aboard the New Australia on 4 Apr 1954 for travel to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 22 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Ruatangata 31 Oct 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KINGSTON, Eric William | 208813 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Wellington 7 May 1927. Enlisted in the RNZAF 18 Jul 1945 as an aircraft hand with the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class. Aircraftman 1st Class 1 Jan 1946 TSFD to the Reserve 21 May 1947. Re-enlisted 31 Aug 1949 as an Aircraftman 1st Class as an MT driver under training. Embarked for Fiji 17 May 1950 and RTNZ 25 Apr 1951. Re-mustered as an aircraft hand and promoted Leading Aircraftman 27 May 1951 and TSFD to the General reserve. Bus driver for NZ Road Services based in Greymouth. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 10 Mar 1953. Had some problems adhering to Routine and Standing orders. M/I to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 6 Dec 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZ Base HQ and CTBA 8 Jan 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 190 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. He was the only man with this name who served in Korea at this time. Died Dunedin 5 May 1955 (aged 28 years) after he was discharged from Kayforce. Buried in Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. |
| KININMONT, Noel William | 15309 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Taumarunui 25 May 1939. Entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. He trained as a telegraphist in Tamaki and advanced from Boy 2nd Class to Boy 1st Class, to Boy Telegraphist then to Junior Telegraphist on 12 Jan 1956. In 1956 he served in Hawea, Philomel and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 25 Nov 1956. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He served in Philomel, then Irirangi 23 Oct 1958–19 Sep 1960. Advanced to Radio Operator 2nd Class on 1 Mar 1960. Served in Royalist again and the Philomel. Advanced to Radio Operator 1st Class on 6 Apr 1961. He served again in Irirangi and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Operator (Local) on 18 Aug 1961 and to Acting Leading Radio Operator on 29 Sep 1961. Drafted to Otago on 3 Aug 1962–1 Mar 1964 and advanced to Leading Radio Operator on 29 Sep 1962. Served again Irirangi 2 Mar–10 Sep 1964 but was disrated on 4 Sep 1964. Served in Wakefield 11 Sep 1964 and was DEE on 17 May 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. On discharge returned to Taumarunui. |
| KINLOCH, John | 206790 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born 14 Feb 1926. Came from Marton. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion has to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Nelson 12 Apr 2017. |
| KINNAIRD, David | 644787 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 6 Jun 1956. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force RNZAMC. Also served in South Vietnam. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Staff Sergeant Auckland Northland Army Area 6 Sep 1973 until after Nov 1975. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class at Linton Camp Hospital. Discharged 18 Dec 1982. Returned to Korea in Jul 2003 for the anniversary of the ceremony of the signing of the Armistice on 27 Jul 1953. Died Whanganui 10 Sep 2021 aged 88 years. |
| KINNAIRD, John Easton | 211348 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Dunedin 12 Jan 1927. He was a registered male nurse and was working for Jacquard Hosiery, Palmerston North. Attested 3 Feb 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to NZ Base 12 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1954. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 22 Jun 1954 and onto 16 Fd Regt 20 Jul 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal/ Temporary Corporal while performing the duties of a Medical Orderly 7 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Nov 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Dec 1954. Accidentally injured 22 Dec 1954 but no action required. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Feb 1955 and was discharged 26 Mar 1955. TSFD to X(iv) List 4 Apr 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1955 on posting to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Granted a further 12 months extension of Service dating from 5 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 23 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 From Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Apr 1956. Joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957. Emplaned RNZAF Hastings 20 Nov 1957 and deplaned Singapore 22 Nov 1956. Served in 1 NZ Regt in Malaya. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1958. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959 from TSS Captain Cook. Posted to HQ Waiouru Camp (Hygiene NCO) on return to NZ. To be discharged on return to NZ (Army 224/3/3/MS dated 7 Dec 1959). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Later awarded NZOSM NZDSM and PJM and NZGSM clasp ‘Korea 1954-1957’. Died Palmerston North, 6 Jan 1999 aged 71 years. |
| KINRAID, Jackson Moffatt | 211003 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 23/05/2056 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton, 2 Mar 1928. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew to Japan by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Temporary Lieutenant, while acting as Assistant Command Post Officer, 16 Fd Regt, 14 Mar 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. Temporary Captain, while employed as 2i/c NZ Reinforcements Training Unit, 25 Nov 1954. Also served at NZ Base Camp Hiro, Japan then moved to HQ NZ Kayforce at Kure. On the withdrawal to NZ of 16 Fd Regt, RNZA in Nov 1954 he stayed on in Japan with Kayforce. While there he married a young Japanese woman Tamiko and following their RTNZ they had three children. RTNZ by air via Hong Kong and Sydney to Christchurch. SOS Kayforce 28 Nov 1956 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 4 May 2011 aged 83 years. |
| KINZETT, Clarence Reuben (Tim) | 207861 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Nelson on 21 Aug 1928. Timber worker from Nelson. Heard the Prime Minister Mr Sid Holland say on 9 p.m. news on 26 Jul 1950 that recruiting would begin next morning. Was at the Army recruiting office before 9am but was still sixth in line. Attested in Kayforce Main Body on 27 Jul 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was a Quad driver, Fox Troop 163 Bty. Noted the harsh treatment that Koreans meted out to suspected North Korean guerrillas. Served from Pusan to Kapyong. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to Wellington deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Served in Nelson West Coast & Marlborough Regt as Territorial Sergt. Living in Nelson in 1996. Has family members currently in the services with one son a pilot. Sometimes known as ‘the Weka’. Died Nelson 16 Apr 2013 aged 84 years. |
| KINZETT, Douglas Charles | 15559 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill 1 Sep 1940. Employed as a gardener before he entered the RNZN on 21 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki then Philomel until 2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist as a Junior Seaman and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in the Second Commissioning voyage to SE Asia and Japan and Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Mar 1958. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 19 Sep 1958. Drafted to Kaniere 20 Oct 1958–9 Apr 1959. Discharged SNLR on 22 May 1959. Apparently later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| KIRA, Joseph | 203544 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born 18 Aug 1926. Came from Kaeo, Northland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver RNZA and served in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Sep 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 9 Dec 1953 but discharged on 4 Feb 1954 without overseas service. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1987. |
| KIRIONA, Whamaro Mark | 647666 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born 22 Dec 1933. Came from Levin. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 as a Signalman for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Sailed from Sasebo and disembarked Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Levin in Dec 2000. Died Levin 10 Feb 2009. |
| KIRK-BURNNAND, Jeanie Eleanor | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 28/06/2054 | 22/08/2054 | Came from Dunedin. Emplaned Harewood 28 Jun 1954 for travel via Sydney to Korea as a singer and pianist in the Concert Party. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Aug 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 22 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. OBE 1973. Understood to have later been awarded NZOSM. Died 26 Jun 1989 aged 81. |
| KIRK, Lancelot Frederick | 32694 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZAOC | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Christchurch 1929. Regular Force soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Arrived Korea 24 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ Ordnance Section. Also served in Base Ordnance Depot, Pusan 1952. Promoted Corporal 1 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 28 Oct 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged as a Private 14 Feb 1961. Died Christchurch 16 Aug 2000. |
| KIRK, Michael Graham | 14812 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 25 Mar 1935. Entered the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. He served in Philomel, HMAS Cerberus, Bellona and Black Prince where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 21 Mar 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician while in Philomel on 1 Feb 1956. He returned to HMAS Cerberus on 15 Jun 1956 to attend more trade related courses and came back to NZ on 15 Apr 1957. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 16 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in the Second Commissioning Voyage to Malaya and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in Tamaki, where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 26 Sep 1958. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Petty Officer Electrician on 26 Sep 1959, He served again in Royalist and went back again to HMAS Cerberus 24 Aug 1962 on what appears to be a three-year exchange with the RAN. Advanced to Acting Chief Electrician (Local) on 11 Apr 1964 and to Chief Electrician on 1 Jun 1964. He returned to Philomel on 3 May 1965 and then served in Otago from 8 Oct 1965–23 Mar 1969. Advanced to Warrant Officer Electrician on 1 Feb 1971. Discharged to RA on 20 May 1973. May have been awarded the RN LS&GC Medal, but it is not shown on his Posting Cards. Also awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PMJ. |
| KIRK, William Roach | 208737 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Came from Ellerslie, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 and travelled to Korea on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty but his appointment or duty is not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died aged 60 on the Coromandel Peninsula. |
| KIRKLAND, John Ferguson (Jack) | 206247 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 11 Jan 1929. Shop assistant from New Plymouth. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Technical Assistant 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to Kapyong. Represented Kayforce at the opening of UN HQ in New York during Oct 1951. Visited 20 of the Southern states of the USA before returning to Korea, the whole tour being funded by the US Defence Department. Also flew to Paris by way of Iceland to attend the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Received New York Medal of Honour and was presented to President Harry Truman in the White House. Gunner Kirkland was photographed discussing the procedures for Observation Post duties with Lieutenant M.C. Stannaway. Later promoted to Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea, UN Korea Medals and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth Dec 2000. |
| KIRKMAN, Philip Hayhurst (Tony) | 208221 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 02/08/2051 | 02/06/2055 | Born Ashburton 22 Sep 1922. Spinner in the Lane Walker Rudkin clothing factory. Previous service in Army (11 Composite Company, NZASC, with Service No 3/9/959 then 450616) and RNZAF (431048) during WWII. Was stationed at RNZAF Ashburton. Also served in the Pacific theatre possibly in New Caledonia area. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. These medals were sent to him in Mar 1960. Enlisted 12 Jul 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. He then travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to NZ Base HQ. M/O and attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough). RTNZ 18 Dec 1952. After 28 days furlough he re-emplaned Iwakuni for return to Korea 12 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class. CTBA to Brit Com BOD and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 13 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney. Deplaned from a Teal flight at Harewood on 2 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 1 Apr 1995 aged 73 years. |
| KIRKPATRICK, David Strobo | 14318 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, on 11 May 1918. Employed as a biscuit worker before he entered the RN on 16 Jun 1936 as a Stoker II. His initial training was conducted in Drake and he was then drafted to Furious (carrier) on 15 Jan–26 Aug 1937. His next ship was Cornwall (cruiser) 29 Nov 1937–1 Sep 1938. He served in Defiance the RN Torpedo School from 10 Dec 1938–12 Apr 1940 and was then drafted to Illustrious (Fleet carrier) 17 Apr 1940. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 10 Oct 1941 and remained in the ship until 12 Aug 1943. He served in the Mediterranean and after suffering severe damage from German and Italian bombing went to Alexandria for temporary repairs and the went to the Norfolk, Virginia in the USA for further repairs and new equipment. When repairs completed Illustrious was nominated for service in the Indian Ocean and was involved with the planned landings in Diego Suarez, Madagascar. Joined the Eastern Fleet at Mombasa the sailed from Kilindini to Ceylon. Returned to Britain in Feb 1943 but stayed in Illustrious until returning to Drake 13 Aug 1943. He later served in Marlborough (Torpedo school in Eastbourne) then went back to sea in Braithwaite (frigate) and served in convoy protection duties. Braithwaite together with HMS Loch Eck (later HMNZS Hawea) and others of the group sunk U–1279 on 3 Feb 1945, U-989 on 13 Feb 1945 and U–1278 on 17 Feb 1945. All were eliminated North or Northwest of the Shetland Islands. David Kirkpatrick advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 19 Sep 1944 and to Stoker Petty Officer on 15 Sep 1945. In Mar 1946 he served in Espiegle (minesweeper) based in St Angelo, Malta and was involved in sweeping for mines between Malta and the seas about the Island. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer and then was realigned to the trade of Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 24 Feb 1948. Released from the RN on 27 Aug 1948 and enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve.28 Aug 1948–15 Jun 1956. His WWII service awards are not known. Awarded RFR LS&GC Medal on 2 Jun 1944. Entered the RNZN on Bellona on 26 Sep 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and on the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Served in Philomel, Hawea, Bellona again and Black Prince. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Further service included time in Black Prince, Royalist and Philomel. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 12 Jun 1957. Discharged PUNS with 91 days Invaliding Leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| KIRKUS, Manuel Herbert | 204734 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born 17 Feb 1920. Came from Auckland. Previous service in 2 NZEF 1942 to 1945 (230253, Private, NZ Ordnance Corps. Freezing worker from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs A. Kirkus (mother) Parnell, Auckland.) Enlisted 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Milton Court Rest Home, Orewa, Auckland, aged 92 years. (NZ Herald death notice 18 Jun 2012). |
| KITCHEN, Graham Allan | 646373 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Feilding on 28 Sep 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings flight to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea on 21 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged 20 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1639 was sent 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Feilding. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Fielding, 15 Dec 2013, aged 82 years. |
| KITE, David Thomas | 10694 | Acting Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born on 5 Nov 1929. Entered the RNZN on 5 Apr 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Oct 1945. Drafted to Gambia 8 Feb–15 May 1946. Many of the NZ crew were replaced in Sydney and he was drafted to HMS Illustrious (carrier) on 15 May 1946 and sailed in her to Britain. On arrival in Britain he was drafted to Bellona and was a crew member who brought that ship to NZ. Back in NZ he took leave and then was drafted to Bellona 28 Apr 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Nov 1947. He served in Arbutus 27 Jan 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 May 1948 sailed in that ship to Britain to return her to the RN and was then drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt which became HMNZS Pukaki and he was a crewmember who sailed the ship to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki, Lachlan and then Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 28 Nov 1950. He was drafted to Kaniere, Philomel and Bellona once more being advanced to Leading Seaman on 28 Jan 1951. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 17 Jan 1952 and to Petty Officer on the same day. Served in Philomel 13 May 1952–15 Mar 1953 and then drafted to Black Prince on 16 Mar 1953. She was recommissioned in Feb 1953 and Petty Officer Dave Kite sailed in her to Britain to take part in. in the Fleet Review with HMAS Sydney to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He stayed in Britain and was in the Victoria Barracks 6 Jun–20 Jul 1953, then in Flint Castle (corvette) 21 Jul–6 Sep 1953 and returned to Victoria Barracks 7 Sep–15 Sep 1953 and had completed the requirements for Coxswain on 9 Sep 1953. He then served in Redpole (Victory IV) 16 Sep 1953–21 Mar 1954. He was at Maori 22 Mar 1954 and took passage to Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Feb 1955. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer Coxswain on 24 Feb 1955. Sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and then in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He was in Philomel as a Petty Officer briefly before returning to Pukaki on 204-Jul-1958. Drafted to Philomel as Acting Chief Petty Officer on 24 Jul–7 Aug 1956 but relinquished the rate on posting to Tamaki 8 Aug 1956–3 Mar 1957. He again served in Pukaki, Philomel and Viti (ship of the Fijian Navy) 8 Oct 1957–12 Aug 1959, then Philomel, Tamaki and Rotoiti where he again advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer on 15 Oct 1959 but returned to Petty Officer on 10 Mar 1960. He later served in Paea, Pukaki again, Philomel, Royalist, Taranaki and Lachlan. Discharged to RA on 4 Nov 1966. Re-entered the RNZN on 9 Mar 1973 as a General Duties Man but was discharged “Free” on 31 Jul 1975. |
| KITNEY, Herbert Lewis | 206246 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/01/2052 | Previous service in 2 NZEF during the latter part of WWII in Italy. (451090, Private, Infantry Reinforcements. Farm labourer from Turakina near Marton. Next-of-kin Mrs A.M. Kitney (mother) of Turakina.) Also served in BCOF, Japan in 22 Bn and probably travelled direct from Italy with 5 Bde to Japan. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Disembarked Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attended a course at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre, Hiro, Japan 8–16 Jan 1952. He was selected to be an Artillery instructor for Kayforce Reinforcements in NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jan 1952 for RTNZ, deplaning Wellington 26 Jan 1952. Served overseas one year 47 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Aug 1952. Returned to Turakina. His WWII service awards may include the Italy star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Marton, 20 May 2004. |
| KIU, Te Kiu (Alias STUART) | 14657 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Waimiha, near Ongarue, King Country on 13 Feb 1934. Employed as a dye maker possibly in Taumarunui. Entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 2 Nov 1953–1 Aug 1954. Served in Philomel 20 Apr 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Jul 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 to serve in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Pukaki’s main job was patrolling and monitoring the Armistice. RTNZ 19 Jun 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug 1956–14 Feb 1957. He also served in Philomel, Lachlan, Royalist and Endeavour. He may have been in a re-supply voyage to Scott Base. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Died Taumarunui, 21 Aug 1993 aged 59 years. |
| KLARICICH, Piwai (Peter) | 204140 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Omapere, Northland 9 Jan 1929. Came from Waiotemarama, Hokianga, Northland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. After training for Korea he embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni then travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Opononi, Northland 14 Oct 1978 aged 49 years. |
| KNAP, John Henry | 34260 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Mamaku, Rotorua 1 Apr 1932. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce as a Replacement. To be Temporary Corporal 22 Apr 1952. Emplaned 14 Jun 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Marched out from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952 to 10 Apr 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP 23 Coy RASC14–17 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 20 Jun 1953 then TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit. Discharged to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force as an instructor. Discharged and then re-enlisted 23 May 1959 as Temporary Lance Corporal for service in Malaya. Embarked on HMT Captain Cook at Wellington 6 Nov 1959 and disembarked Penang 25 Nov. Based at Sobraon Camp located at Taiping. Admitted BMH Kamunting 11–27 May 1960 then TSFD to Cameron Highlands for recovery. Medevac from Singapore 17 Jun 1960 and on return to NZ was posted to 2 NZ Regt Depot, Papakura Camp. Later served in Burnham Camp and again at Papakura Camp and Waiouru Camp and at the RF Cadet School. Progressed through the ranks to Warrant Officer 1st Class on 15 Oct 1975. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and LS&GC Medal (26 Jul 1977). Discharged 23 May 1979. Died Feilding 3 Dec 1992. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KNAPP, John Stephen (Johnny) | 207933 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Waverley, South Taranaki, 6 May 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce in during early Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in the RHQ as a Surveyor. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned 26 May 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni for return to Sydney by Qantas flight via Manila to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplane Wellington 31 Mar 1952. Served overseas one year 173 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jul 1952 and returned to Christchurch. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1642 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Hokitika where his mother lived. Living in Akaroa in 2004. Died Christchurch 21 Feb 2012 aged 83 years. |
| KNIGHT, Cedric Osborne | 204474 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Rotorua 27 Jun 1923. He was a Territorial Force soldier in 1 Bn Auckland Regt (Service Number 455603) from 23 Dec 1941 to 2 Jun 1942. Next served in the RNZAF from 24 Oct 1942 to 2 Jun 1943 (Service No 4212679). TSFD to and enlisted in the RNZN (Service No NZ7357) in 1943 for the duration of hostilities. By 1 Jul 1943 was undergoing training in the UK mainly at a variety of naval air stations (HMS Macaw, HMS Heron) where he qualified as a pilot. He also received some training in Canada. Promoted Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant 11 Aug 1944. Promoted Temporary Sub–Lieutenant 11 Feb 1945. Served at HMS Rajaliya in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in Apr 1945 then at HMS Nabthorpe a Mobile Naval Operating Air Base located at the RAAF Station Schofields, New South Wales. He was next on-board HMS Indomitable (aircraft carrier) from 27 Jul–to 8 Oct 1945 as a member of 1844 Squadron. By late Nov Cedric Knight had RTNZ and was discharged on 3 Jun 1946. Awarded Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ as OCTU candidate. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Was not successful on OCTU course and applied for discharge from Kayforce. Served overseas 234 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1953. Applied for Regular Force service but did not proceed because of age and possible lack of seniority. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| KNIGHT, Keith Ivor | 11100 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland 12 May 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 15 Nov 1945 as Seaman Boy in the 8th Class after the end of WWII. Served in Achilles and HMS Gambia in Far East Fleet in Japan. RTNZ in HMAS Australia and HMNZS Arbutus Dec 1947. Drafted to Rotoiti 31 Jul 1950 as Leading Seaman and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950. Promoted Acting Petty Officer 25 Dec 1950. Represented RNZN at the opening of UN HQ in New York during Oct 1951. Visited 20 of the Southern states of the USA before returning to Korea, the whole tour being funded by the US Defence Department. Also flew to Paris by way of Iceland to attend the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. On return to Japan, Acting Petty Officer Knight found that Rotoiti had sailed for NZ and so he was flown home to Auckland. Promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant 23 Jul 1963, appointed MBE (Mil) NY Hons 1966. Later Lieutenant Commander, Staff Officer, Security and Reserves, Commodore Office Auckland. Retired 22 Mar 1979. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| KNIGHT, Kenneth James Harris | 208404 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Invercargill 27 Amy 1929.Truck Driver, State Coal Co, Invercargill. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Admitted Brit Com Z Medical Unit 30 Jul 1953 with Heat Exhaustion and placed on seriously ill list. Removed from seriously ill list the following day but remained in hospital. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 18 Jan 1954. Died Invercargill 9 Sep 1998, aged 69 years. |
| KNIGHT, Leonard Henry | 13346 | Sick Berth Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Poplar, London, UK, on 16 Sep 1918. Employed as a warehouse assistant before he entered the Royal Navy on 26 Jul 1938 as a probationary Sick Berth Attendant with Service No C/MX 57493. Underwent initial training in Pembroke and then worked in the RN Hospital on that base until 9 Sep 1940. Drafted to Dido (cruiser) 10 Sep 1940–1 Apr 1942 and was involved in convoy protection in the Atlantic and then served in the Mediterranean and was heavily damaged by bombs when evacuating troops from Crete to Alexandria. Sick Berth Attendant Knight went in the ship to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York a refit from Jul to Nov 1941. Dido then returned to the Mediterranean and took part in the Second Battle of Sirte, south-east of Malta. On 2 Apr 1942 he was drafted to Maine, a captured Italian trans-Atlantic liner converted to a Royal Fleet Auxiliary Hospital Ship. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant (Temporary) 16 Mar 1943. He returned to Britain and served in Pembroke 20 Dec 1943 then in Sherborne and the back to Pembroke until 5 Nov 1944. In 1945–46 he is shown in several stations in South Africa and Kenya like Kongoni, Afrikander and Assegai. He is then shown in Tana, Lanka (advanced to SBPO (Temporary) on 1 Apr 1946 and Mayina (all in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). He returned to Britain in Aug 1946 and then served in several shore stations. Released from the RN on 22 Aug 1950. His WWII service medals are unknown at present but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 2 Jul 1951 as a Sick Berth Attendant. Advanced the next two-days to Leading Sick Berth Attendant and arrived in NZ to serve in Philomel before 22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and advanced to SBPO on 1 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On RTNZ he served in Philomel followed by Bellona in which he sailed to Britain and returned briefly to Maori. He came back to NZ in Bellona and the rest of his time in the RNZN was in either Philomel, Bellona or Tamaki. Returned to Maori 6 May 1957 and was DEE 4 Jul 1957. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KNIGHT, Patrick Celestine | 204252 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Palmerston North 19 May 1929. Factory hand SNS Tyres Limited, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return journey from Japan to Sydney. Completed the return journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 12 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 28 Jul 1993 aged 64 years. |
| KNIGHT, Rex Caine | 15550 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 22 Jun 1940. Entered the RNZN on 14 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel advancing to Junior Seaman and he was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 22 Dec 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He also served in Philomel, Pukaki, Tamaki, Lachlan and Royalist again and was DEE on 21 Jun 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. It is not known if he received the NZDSM (R). |
| KNIGHT, Robert Arthur | 11221 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Waipawa 26 Mar 1930. He was a schoolboy just before he entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona on 2 Jul 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Mar 1958. He served in Tamaki 24 Sep 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Dev 1928. Also served in Hawea, Tutira and Philomel before he was drafted to Hawea on 7 Mar 1950–20 Mar 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. She served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 25 Mar 1954 and then joined the NZ Police Force. Living at Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua 2001. Original medals lost and were replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Arohanui Hospice, Levin 10 Sep 2011. |
| KNOCK, Arthur William | 12556 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Swaffham, Norfolk, UK, 5 Jan 1926. Employed as a farmworker before he entered the Royal Navy on 19 Jul 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 12556. Served in Ganges, Pembroke and was drafted to HMS/HMNZS Gambia (cruiser) 7 Oct 1943–1 Aug 1946 and took part in all wartime operations during that period. Advanced Able Seaman 19 May 1944. He served in Pembroke and Wildfire. Released on 3 Apr 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) as an Able Seaman on 9 Jan 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949–27Jul 1951. Sailed from NZ on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korea. RTNZ on 30 May 1951 he then served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 sailing from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve again in Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Bellona 12 May 1954–28 Apr 1955. DEE 8 Jan 1955. His WWII Medals are unknown. Awarded both Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| KNOWLES, Charles Edward James | 13117 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Belfast, Christchurch 26 Mar 1933. Woolworker. Enlisted in RNZN Sep 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 26 Jan 1951. Travelled to Korean waters via Cairns, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Dec 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Japan, Hong Kong and Brisbane. Qualified gun-layer 3rd Class at Flinders Naval Depot, Melbourne. Later served again in Bellona and was also stationed at Irirangi, at Waiouru for 19 months. Also served in Tui where he was involved in victualling duties, in naval terminology ‘a tanky’. Visited Campbell Islands, Auckland Islands, Fiji and the Kermadec Islands. DEE 11 Mar 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Christchurch circa 2001. Returned with his daughter to Korea for Pusan Commemoration (at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan) 9–14 Nov 2012. |
| KNOWLES, Robin Pita | 14957 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 10 Apr 1936. Enlisted in RNZN 10 Dec 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince 28 Sep 1954 to 19 Oct 1955 for his first sea service. After a short stay in Philomel he returned as an Able Seaman (from 20 Oct 1955) to Black Prince 12 Dec 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 4 Mar 1957 and was in the crew for the second commissioning. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, in the latter for just five weeks. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but remained with his ship until 12 Sep 1958. Also served at Irirangi 1 Jul–15 Oct 1959. Drafted to Endeavour 8 Jul 1960–26 Jun 1961. The remainder of his career was served in Philomel and Tamaki. He was not a happy serviceman and had some disciplinary problems. DEE Apr 1962. No medals shown on his record but could possibly include NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KNOX, Brian Hector Hannan | 15807 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Otorohanga 9 Jun 1938. Employed as a grocer’s assistant at Otorohanga before he entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince on 19 Jan–1 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 26 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage. He took part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Involved in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. Royalist was in the latter area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Engineering Mechanic 1st Class Knox RTNZ on 11 Feb 1958 and was discharged from Philomel on 1 May 1958 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| KNOX, Keith Leonard | 207800 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Abbotsford, Dunedin on 4 Jul 1927. Painter for the Post & Telegraph Department, Dunedin. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Battle Casualty wounded 8 Sep 1951 flesh wound in thigh and admitted to 25 Canadian Field Ambulance. TSFD to BCOF General Hospital, Kure, Japan 13 Sep, discharged from hospital 12 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Died Dunedin 8 Aug 1984 aged 57 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KNUTH, Philip Eugene | 206627 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Kakahi, 10km upriver from Taumarunui, 2 Jan 1930. Labourer from Palmerston North. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Aug 1952 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 10 Sep 1952 and still held the appointment of 2i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1953 and appointed Gun No.1. Reduced to rank of Bombardier, 24 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Wellington on 28 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 217 days. SOS Kayforce 24 Dec 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 18 Aug 2003 aged 73 years. |
| KOMENE, Hira | 204692 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/11/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Kaeo, Northland 23 Nov 1923. Fisherman a Kaeo. Previous service in the Army from 2 Mar–11 Sep 1945 (Service No 812694) but did not travel overseas. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Bushman and Farmer Contractor. Enlisted 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce at Whangarei. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 7 Nov 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 4 Dec 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 31 Dec 1953 and then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Japan. Discharged from Hospital 19 Feb 1954. Re-entered Korea 20 Feb and was re-posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC on 9 Nov 1954. Attached to Brit Com Gen Hosp guarding prisoner 11–27 Aug 1955. Granted 12-month extension to tour of duty in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas two years 37 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. (Unclaimed medal returned to Defence 14 Sep 1956). Discharged from Kayforce 27 Feb 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KOMENE, James | 204712 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 20/11/2054 | Born Cape Runaway, East Coast, Bay of Plenty 1 May 1927. Farmer employed by Percy George, Ness Valley, Clevedon. Attested in Kayforce on 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Continued to Japan on civil air flight. Deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. This was returned to Defence as he had moved and left no forwarding address. Served overseas 284 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Dec 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KOMENE, Ngaro | 204475 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Kaikohe on 3 Jan 1918. Served in 2 NZEF during WWII with 28 (Maori) Battalion (Service No 25911). First Reinforcement to Maori Battalion left NZ 11 Nov 1940. Served in the Western Desert was taken Prisoner of War (4614) and was held in Stalag XVIIIA Wolfsburg, Austria. RTNZ 3 Sep 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in Jayforce, 30 Jul 1946 to 5 Jul 1947. His name is recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.3, p.260 and for Jayforce Vol.16, p.72. Employed as a labourer for Ball and O’Leary, Whangarei. Enlisted 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Papakura Camp 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1952. Did not enter Korea until 11 Mar 1953 because of misdemeanours. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 11 Mar 1953. Further Discipline failures for resulted in 120 days Detention. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp (date uncertain) was discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (medical) 27 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, for RTNZ. Served in Korea 340 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Nov 1953 SNLR. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died 13 Dec 1979 aged 61 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KONI, Benjamin | 14992 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rawene, Northland, on 24 Apr 1937. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class on 28 Jan 1954. He was trained in Tamaki and Philomel and then served in Bellona 28 Jun–19 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 24 Oct 1954, to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 24 Aug 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. His next five years were served in either Philomel, Black Prince or Royalist. DEE 23 Apr 1963. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| KONUI, Eruera Waaka | 11537 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 09/06/2052 | Born Tokaanu on 16 Apr 1928. Was a labourer at Taumarunui before joining the RNZN on 10 Jul 1947 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 3 Mar to 23 Sep 1948 for his first sea service. He was at Irirangi Sep 1948 to Jul 1949 before being drafted to Rotoiti on 20 Mar 1930 Jul 1950. Served in Philomel 31 Jul 1950 to 17 Jan 1951 and was drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. Was in HMAS Commonwealth, an Australian Shore station in Korea 4 Feb–25 Mar 1952 and was TSFD to Taupo 26 Mar to 26 May 1952. He served on three-days in Rotoiti in May 1952 before being returned to HMAS Commonwealth 31 May–7 Jun 1952. It appears he may have been flown back to NZ as he was next shown as being in Philomel 9 Jun 1952 to Jan 1953. His final six months of service was shared by service in Bellona, Echuca and Bellona again. DEE 9 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tokaanu 18 Mar 2002 aged 73 years. |
| KOPEKE, James | 204683 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Whanganui 12 Aug 1928. He was a driver in the NZ State Forest, Rotorua. Attested on 20 Jun 1953 in Whanganui for service in Korea. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 15 Nov and entered Korea on 20 Nov 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Nov 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS on 19 May 1954 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ on 19 Jul 1954 and then M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU on 21 Jul 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt on 7 Aug 1954 and M/I to his unit on 7 Aug 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Brisbane. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Brisbane. Discharged 10 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1648 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Porangahau, Hawkes Bay. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| KOPERU, Richard | 208794 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Palmerston North on 14 Jan 1930. Employed as a farm labourer for Mr L.S. Baker of Te Puke. Last NZ address is shown as Matakana Island, Tauranga. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Burnham Camp on 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned on a Teal flight at Auckland on 14 Aug 1952. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 18 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. His Korean service started poorly with several breaches of discipline. Result 90 days detention in Brit Com MCE reduced by 30 days for good conduct. Entered Korea on 7 Apr 1953 and was posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Committed further indiscretions. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney arriving at Auckland on 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 225 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Waiau, 28 Dec 2001. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1649 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Tauranga. It was unclaimed and returned to Base Records. A request on behalf of the soldier was sent by the Secretary of the Onehunga and District RSA to Army HQ and the Certificate was sent to him at the address stated. Entitled to NZDSM. Died at Waiau 28 Dec 2001 aged 71 years. |
| KOPUA, Hone Petiha | 551718 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tokomaru Bay on 19 Jul 1933. Employed as a process worker before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as a Stoker. He was trained in Tamaki and Philomel and then served in Bellona, Hawea, Philomel then Hawea again. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic and then to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He was serving in Tamaki 31 May 1955 but RUN on 26 Jan 1956. Removed from Ships Books 26 Apr 1956. Recovered on 1 Aug 1956 and returned to Tamaki. Continued to serve as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. Drafted to Royalist on 20 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland that day on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. His next three years were served in either Tamaki, Philomel, Irirangi, Royalist or Black Prince. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| KOTARA, Paul | 329419 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Paeroa 29 May 1933. Labourer from Ponsonby, Auckland. Originally gave his birth date as 22 Sep 1930 and name as John. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight at Auckland for Sydney. Continued remainder of journey to Iwakuni, Japan by civil air. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Posted as Signalman to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Committed several indiscretions against military law. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 25 Oct 1954 and posted to TF unit soon after return to NZ. Served overseas one year 196 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KOUKA, Jim | 14833 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, on 25 Jun 1934. He was employed as a farmhand at Matawai, Gisborne before he entered the RNZN on 28 May 1953 as a Stoker. He served in Tamaki, Philomel, Bellona, Black Prince and Philomel where he RUN on 6 Nov 1954. Recovered on 30 Dec 1954 and returned to Philomel. Served in Black Prince again 4 Apr 1955–1 Apr 1957 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Jul 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he stayed in Royalist until 5 Oct 1958. He later served again in Tamaki, Philomel, Black Prince and Royalist. DEE 27 May 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. He is Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| KRUSE, Colin Bernard | 12071 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whanganui 11 May 1930. Employed as a labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere 8 Feb 1949–8 Feb 1950. Advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1949. Also served in Lachlan, Philomel, Tamaki and Taupo before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Sailed to Korea via Fiji and Hong Kong. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 4 Dec 1952. Served as Quartermaster on Rotoiti on patrols on the western seaboard of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Fiji and Sydney. He later served in Philomel and Tamaki where he advanced to Leading Seaman on 4 Dec 1953. DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| KUM SHUI NGAL | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| KURURANGI, Waka Maraca | 211330 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Hicks Bay 8 May 1929. Labourer at the Tokomaru Freezing Works. Attested in Kayforce 12 Reinforcements 30 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 3 Apr 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning from Teal flight ex Sydney arriving 7 May 1955. Served one year 46 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1651 was sent 16 Apr 1957 to his given address in Tokomaru Bay. Died Gisborne 20 Mar 1988. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KURURANGI, William Oscar (Bill) | 206362 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Hawera 10 Oct 1925. On final leave ready for overseas service in WWII when the War ended. Trained at Trentham Camp and was posted to 28 (Maori) Battalion. Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.16, p.72 as 818311, Private, Factory hand from Hawera. Next-of-kin Mrs C Wright (mother) Hawera. Served in 22 Battalion then 2 Battalion followed by posting to NZ Ordnance stores section. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Served from Pusan and in the Imjin area. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ. Travelled by Qantas flight to Sydney via Guam and Port Moresby then by Teal flight to deplane Wellington 30 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1652 was sent on 16 Apr 1957 to an address in Hawera. Living at Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, in Nov 2000. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later entitled to NZDSM. Died in Australia 9 Jun 2007 aged 82 years. |
| KUSABS, David Ernest (Dave) | 204175 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Rotorua 25 Nov 1926. Served in the RNZAF in New Zealand from 16 Jul 1945 to 31 Mar 1946. Builders labourer and electrician in Paeroa. Enlisted 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo 29 Oct 1951 for the sea voyage from Japan to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Embarked at Iwakuni for RTNZ by civil air to Australia and by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Auckland 10 Jun 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Served for 1year 314 days in Korea. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Ngaruawahia in 1996. Died Hamilton, 29 Jan 2003 aged 79 years. |
| KUTIA, Morgan Victor | 206504 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/02/2052 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast, 22 Sep 1928. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 7 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver on entry to Korea. RTNZ for medical reasons ETD Iwakuni on 28 Jan 1952 and disembarked from Teal flight at Auckland 8 Feb 1952. Served 191 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 8 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Gisborne. Re-enlisted under the name of George Mathews (211008) for 5th Reinforcements. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1952 without further overseas service. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1654 was sent to an address in Tolaga Bay on 16 Apr 1957. Died Porirua 22 Jun 1969. Remains interred at Tolaga Bay Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| KUTIA, Rawiri | 13483 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast, on 21 May 1931. Station hand before enlisting as David Mason Kutia in the RNZN as Ordinary Seaman on 28 Sep 1950. Like many of this period his first sea service was in Bellona from 17 Sep 1951 to 29 May 1952. During his next posting in Philomel he advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Mar 1952 with his rate being back dated to his time in Bellona. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served in Bellona again for 12 months and was a member of the crew that sailed this ship back to the UK for return to the RN. He was in Royalist 17 Apr 1956 to 3 Apr 1957 and during that time was involved in the Suez affair when Royalist was on its way to New Zealand. In Apr 1957 he was drafted to Irirangi and returned to Philomel 4 Sep 1958. DEE 27 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDEFSM (R). A Rawiri Meihana, also known as ‘Bubba’, died on 8 Dec 2013. Is this the same man? |
| KWOK FUNG | 0 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LA HOOD, John Keith | 206792 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 28 Mar 1927. Served in BCOF Japan (Service No 815670) 2nd Relief. Discharged from Jayforce 24 May 1947. Farmhand at Masterton. Attested 27 Feb 1952 in Kayforce at Linton as a Kayforce replacement (2nd flight). Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 11 Jun 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot to NZ Base HQ 24 Aug 1953. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva, Fiji and arrived in Auckland on 2 Mar 1954. Served one year 269 days overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 24 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LA HOOD, Joseph Michael | 34254 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born New Zealand 24 May 1923. His parents born in Lebanon. Served 3 years 10 months in Australian Army as Driver and Cook. Enlisted in NZ Army 10 Jan 1950 as a Regular Force soldier and was posted as Driver Mechanic to Transport Platoon, Southern Districts Company. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 24 May 1953. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Australia 1 Jul 1953. Completed journey to Korea by civil air flight to Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Driver mechanic posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted in Kayforce to Temporary Sergeant 9 Aug 1954, Then Sergeant and to Temporary Staff Sergeant 20 Oct 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force in the rank of Sergeant. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Served mainly in the South Island. Later Sergeant at 3 Brigade HQ, Christchurch. Discharged from the Army 3 Jun 1970 having reached Retiring Age for Rank. |
| LACEY, Brian John | 206683 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born in Australia or Wellington 25 Oct 1929. Clerk in Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and from there to Japan by civil air flight. Entered Korea 27 Apr 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Sent on Clerk's Course at RASC School Far East, Singapore 30 Sep 1952 to 25 Nov 1952. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on account of being in Singapore for the required period. Promoted through the ranks to Temporary Sergeant, 28 Aug 1953 then Sergeant on 7 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 21 Nov 1953. Arrived Wellington on Teal flight ex Sydney and deplaned 24 Nov 1953. Service overseas one year 220 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 (M) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| LADKIN, Howard St Clair | 15451 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 9 Jun 1938. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN at Masterton on 28 Jul 1955 as a Junior Recruit. His training was conducted in Tamaki. Further training was conducted in Philomel 12 Oct 1955–3 May 1956 and he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 16 Jan 1956. Drafted to Lachlan 4 May 1956 but RUN on 23 Oct 1956. Recovered 8 Nov 1956 and returned to Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 7 Jan 1957. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957 in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in the ship. Served in Philomel 6 Oct 1958–12 Jan 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 12 Dec 1958. Drafted to Tamaki 12 Jan 1959 but RUN 27 Feb 1959. Recovered 29 Apr 1959 and sent to Tamaki. Discharged BNPS. Later NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| LAFFERTY, Raymond George Chips) | 208630 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 16/05/2053 | Born Rawene 11 Aug 1933. Stated he was a barman on enlistment. He gave his birth year as 1928 for his Kayforce enlistment making him five years older and joining the force aged 18 1/2 years old. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon on signals course for four weeks from 5 Jan to 31 Jan 1953, then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Japan 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ. Arrived Wellington 16 May 1953 deplaning from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 316 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Jun 1953 and posted to a TF unit, 2 Armoured Regiment. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Plumbers Labourer. TSFD from Territorial force to Regular Force. Served as Trooper in 3 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Nov 1955 to Nov 1957. Discharged from the Army 20 Jun 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Died Papakura, 24 Jun 1994. |
| LAFFEY, Ivan Daniel | 208814 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Ashburton 8 Mar 1929. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZS in Burnham in Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 as a Gunner on a flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953. Served as a Gun Number in Roger Bty, Easy Troop (163 Bty, E Tp). Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 25 Oct–8 Nov 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 26 Feb 1954. This course included gun laying. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 31 Dec 1953. Posted to Canadian NCO School 3 May 1954–3 Jun 1954 for a one-month course. Made good progress and was promoted through to Sergeant 9 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ as Sergeant and travelled by civil air to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplane 21 Oct 1954 Harewood, Christchurch. Served in Korea for one year 218 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Dec 1954. Joined Regular Force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Rangiora, 28 Oct 2002 aged 73 years. |
| LAING, Cyril Joseph | 206628 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Owhango, nr Taumarunui 23 May 1922. Previous service in Army (Trooper, No.447541) from 14 Feb to 29 Aug 1942. Served in RNZN (AB, No.6984) from 15 Apr 1943 to 26 Mar 1946 on defensively equipped merchant ships and minesweepers. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce, 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Disembarked Korea 12 Apr 1953. Served with 16 Fd Regt until RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 15 Jan 1954. Discharge Cert was returned to Defence where it is still held. Died Fielding, 12 Oct 2001 aged 80 years. |
| LAING, Donald James | 332344 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Whangarei 12 Jun 1931. Driver for A.B. Donald, Custom Street, Auckland. 6th Intake of Compulsory Military Trainees. Ex TF soldier from 1 Fd Regt RNZA. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight at for passage to Japan and Qantas aircraft from Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mostly in the Armistice area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 156 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LAING, George Lenihan | 12491 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland 12 Mar 1929. Employed as a presser before he entered the RNZN on 7 Oct 1948 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Sep 1949. Rotoiti was the third ship to sail to serve in Korean water and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Visited Hiroshima (Japan) in late 1950, the site where the first atomic bomb was dropped on 6 Aug 1945. RTNZ in that ship on 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Kiwi, advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 Jul 1954 Philomel, Irirangi, Lachlan and advanced to Stores Petty Officer in Lachlan 15 Jan 1959. Later again he served in Tamaki, Rotoiti, Pukaki and Kiama. Reverted to Leading Stores Assistant 20 Apr 1964 just before returning to Tamaki. Acting Stores Petty Officer in Philomel 1 Aug 1967. He may have the Naval LS&GC Medal. Discharged to RA on 6 Oct 1968. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died North Shore, 15 Mar 2004 aged 75 years. |
| LAING, Herbert George | 206629 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Fielding 15 Jan 1927. Employed as a labourer for Mr Coleman, Cheltenham. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Disembarked Korea12 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gunner. M/O to NZ Base HQ 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and discharged. Deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1954. Died Wellington 23 Oct 1978 aged 51 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LAING, Stuart | 203545 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Feilding on 2 Jul 1926. Accountancy clerk from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950 and after training Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. This ship travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Clerk at Force HQ and in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel. Also served in 161 Bty. Promoted to Bombardier during his service overseas. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 7 Jun 1952. Initially returned to his mother’s address in Parnell, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Waimate in 2003. Died Waimate, 28 Jan 2012 aged 85 years. |
| LAIRD, Harrison McDonald | 206179 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Provost Sec | RNZ Provost Corps | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Lower Hutt 27 Jul 1924. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and RTNZ disembarking Auckland 11 Dec 1948. (815431, Private, 2 Div Prov Coy. Roof tiler from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs F.I. Laird (mother) Petone.) Self-employed builder. Attested 28 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA at Waiouru 12 Sep 1950. To be Temporary Corporal 16 Oct 1950 while employed as Provost NZ Base HQ Pro Section and promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant while NCO i/c Pro Section 1 Jan 1951. To be Warrant Officer 2nd Class 7 Sep 1951. TSFD to X(iii) List (Furlough) 4 Jul 1952 and emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 19 Jul 1952. After furlough completed re-emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to Brit Com MCE. 5 Sep 1952. CTBA Brit Com MCE 1 Jan 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Jul 1953. Embarked HMNZS Hawea at Kure 2 Aug 1953 and disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953 from Hawea. Served in Korea two years 221 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Nov 1953. Died 25 Sep 1986 aged 58 years. |
| LAIRD, Harry Gray | 208222 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 23 Nov 1926. Spent some months in the Home Guard towards the end of the war. Previous service in 2 NZEF, BCOF Japan (Jayforce) 2nd Relief Jayforce. (662588, Private, 2 Bn. Tractor driver from Blenheim. Next-of-kin Mrs C.L.M. Laird, Bartlett's Creek, Blenheim.) Embarked Wellington 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. On return from Japan again took up the occupation of tractor driver. Attested 12Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 2 Jul 1952 and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 137 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Levin, 24 Apr 2003 aged 78 years Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZ Defence Forces Service Medal and KWSM. |
| LAKER, Peter Keith | 14429 | Electrician Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 28/11/2057 | Born Lewes, Sussex, UK, on 5 Sep 1923. He came to NZ with his wife and three children in TSS Captain Cook leaving from Glasgow 5 Jan 1954 bound for Wellington. Promoted Acting DC (Direct Current?) Electrical Officer 30 Sep 1955 and appointed to Collingwood for course. He and his family left from Wellington and arrived at Southampton 2 Feb 1955. Travelled in SS Rangitoto from Wellington. Lent to Victory for Divisional Course and then lent to Phoenix for ABCD Course. Appointed to Royalist ‘additional’ on 28 May 1956 as Chief Electrical Officer (Local) 30 Sep 1956 and sailed to NZ via South Africa as the Suez Canal was closed by Egypt. Was in Royalist an Acting Electrician Sub-Lieutenant on 23 Sep 1957 which at that date was in Singapore. He was back in Philomel on 28 Nov 1957, so he did not go to Japan or Korea. Promoted Lieutenant 28 Feb 1957. Later promoted Commander on 25 Jun 1971 and served in HMNZ Dockyard. Later appointed Honorary Naval Aide-de Camp to the Governor General on 27 Sep 1972. He may later have qualified for the NZOSM and the NZGSM (NE). Released from the RNZN on 19 Dec 1973 and placed on the retired List. |
| LAM AH KING | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LAMB, Douglas Stanley | 14196 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 25 May 1934. Employed as a shop assistant (hardware) in Greytown before he entered the RNZN 7 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served in several RNZN Ships and stations and in HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Watson before he was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 as an Able Seaman. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malaya and Korea with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 25 May 1956. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He also served in Tamaki, Philomel, Pegasus, Tamaki, Kaniere and advanced to Leading Seaman on 25 May 1957. Leading Seaman Lamb was about to be married in Mar 1958 and the invitations had been sent out when he learned that he was posted to Kaniere which was to leave for a trip to the Islands. He applied for leave but this was initially refused and he sought assistance. Leave was granted the wedding arrangement stood and he was drafted from Kaniere on 19 Mar 1958 and re-joined the ship on 24 Apr 1958. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Feb 1960 while serving in Kaniere. He was serving in Tamaki when he advanced to Petty Officer on 15 Feb 1961, served in Wakefield for two months and returned to Tamaki. Drafted to Taranaki on 27 Apr 1962–23 Feb 1963. Was back in Philomel then Taranaki and Philomel again. Drafted to Taranaki again on 12 Apr 1965–9 Nov 1966 and his time served in Malaysia and in Borneo waters. Qualified for GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’. Qualifying dates 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient at the training base HMNZS Tamaki on 24 Nov 1967. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 25 May 1967. He was very keen on sport, Pt and was a member of the Gymnastic Team. He returned to Tamaki on 9 Nov 1966 and was at RNZAF Hobsonville in Jan 1968 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer (Temp) on 12 Jan 1968. Later served in Blackpool and Tamaki. Discharged to RA on 6 May 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. In Sep 1988 he was a PT instructor at Westlake High School. |
| LAMB, Kenneth Hillman | 204550 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 11/11/2053 | Born Temuka 22 Jan 1929. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Spray painter at the Assembly Plant Dominion Motors, Newmarket. He took part in a short exercise at Tihoi 19–21 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 25 Apr–2 May 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Compassionate) 30 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 260 days. Discharged 11 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LAMB, Lenard (Leonard) Thomas | 204141 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/06/2053 | Born Whangarei 3 Sep 1929. Barman and porter but not employed at the time of enlistment. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Remained at NZRTU two and a half months. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 22 Nov 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy he same day. Attached FAP to Div HQ Tpt Pl, 19 Dec 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 9 Apr 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 15 Apr 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 21 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ 20 Aug for Escort Duties and returned to unit 28 Aug 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 6 Mar 1953. Medically re-boarded 21 May 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical–Rheumatic Fever). Emplaned Iwakuni 30 May 1953 and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 312 days. Under medical supervision and convalescence at home. In Patient Whangarei Hosp 23 Jun–7 Jul 1953. Under further medical supervision and convalescence at home Malaria and after-effects of Rheumatic Fever. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1669 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to and address in Whakapara, Northland. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 18 Sep 2021 aged 91 years. |
| LAMB, Patrick George | 14644 | Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki 19 Mar 1935. He was employed as a Garage attendant before he entered the RNZN on 19 Mar 1953 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 6 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 2 Nov 1953 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Nov 1953. He then served in Stawell and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 then Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 3 Apr 1957. Drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 3 Apr 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. When Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 he stayed in her until drafted to Philomel on 5 Sep 1958. He returned to Royalist on 10 Jul 1959–4 Jan 1961 and went back to Philomel to work with smaller boats. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 21 Apr 1960. He had six postings in 61 and joined Taranaki on 27 Nov 1961–21 May 1963 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 21 Apr 1961. He also served in Irirangi, Philomel, Lachlan and was sent from Philomel Dec 1965 to the UK. Waikato was being built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast and while in the UK he was in Sea Eagle (Shore station, Londonderry) 2 May–16 Sep 1966. He was one of the crew to bring Waikato to NZ when her was commissioned in Sep 1966. He remained in Waikato until 21 Jul 1967 and later served in COMAUCK, Blackpool on two occasions Kiama, Wakefield and Philomel. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 1 Jan 1969. He was posted from Tamaki to Singapore and was based in Terror working in the ANZ FM Element. He was regarded as, “Quietly Efficient, a keen participant in anything that’s going on Athletic sports, swimming and of course hard work.” On leaving HMS Terror to RTNZ and to retire his report stated. “The RNZN loses a stalwart Chief Mechanic (Engineer) on his retirement.” During his service he gained inter alia a Throttle Watch-keepers Certificate, Boiler Watch-keepers Certificate and completed a four-week Leadership Course. Discharged to RA on 14 Jan 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Morrinsville on 25 Oct 2008 aged 73 with funeral at the RSA Morrinsville on 30 Oct 2008. |
| LAMB, Wilbert Henry (Bert) | 920125 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born 11 Nov 1931 Dunedin. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce 9th Reinforcements left by civil air for Hiro, Japan en route for Korea between 7 Oct and 2 Dec 1953. Travelled by boat to Pusan then train and truck to 16 Fd Regt position just below 38th Parallel near the Imjin River. Arrived in Korea as Bombardier (162 Bty). No.1 on No.4 Gun, C Troop, 162 Bty. Attended Senior NCO's course run by the Canadian School of Artillery. Promoted Sergeant 11 Feb 1954. 20 Apr 1954 posted to Troop Sergeant Major A Troop, 161 Bty and promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Promoted substantive Warrant Officer 2nd Class 20 Oct 1954. Returned to Sydney on New Australia via Brisbane. Flown back from Sydney to Christchurch on 26 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged from Regular Force 14 Aug 1955. Re-joined Regular Force, 11 Sep 1962, NZ Regt then TSFD to RNZE as a tradesman Carpenter Joiner. Later Staff Sergeant RNZE, instructor at School of Military Engineering, Linton Camp, 24 Jun 1971. Served in South Vietnam and saw active service with NEWZAD 29 Jun–10 Dec 1964. Both medals awarded. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class Instructor at School of Military Engineering, RNZE. Warrant Officer 1st Class Lamb retired from the NZ Army as School Sergeant Major, School of Military Engineering at Linton 26 May 1981. He then was employed as a Woodwork teacher in Palmerston North and later worked for the Manawatu Power Board. Living in Palmerston North 1999. Died Palmerston North 21 Jul 2003 aged 71. |
| LAMBERT, David | 336911 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Ashburton 11 Aug 1930. He was a butcher, then became a shearer. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 20 Nov 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Attached FAP 351 Transportation Highway Transport Group (Driving School) 21 Feb 1953. M/I to unit and CTBA to the Driving School. Did not adhere to military orders and had problems with alcohol, AWOL. Awarded 27 days attached FAP 10 Fd Hygiene Section for Fd Hygiene course 20–29 Sep 1953. AWOL again. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Jul 1954. Emplaned at Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ on civil air flights deplaning Christchurch 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. SOS Kayforce 17 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| LAMBERT, Kenneth | 797321 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Ohai, Southland 29 Jul 1930. Employed as a coal miner, State Coal Mines, Westport. Attested 1 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. His army service life did not start well. He committed several misdemeanours. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight at Wellington to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Accidentally injured 17 Oct 1953 and admitted 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged to unit 24 Oct 1953. Further misdemeanours coloured his service in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from a Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 177 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Invercargill, 9 Nov 1979 aged 49 years. Buried Invercargill Eastern Cemetery. |
| LAMBERT, Kenneth Walter | 204767 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Hastings 7 Mar 1920. He served in the RN for six years followed by three years in the British Merchant Navy as a Sick Berth Attendant. He then served in RNZVR as a probationary Sick Bert Attendant 11 Jun 1951–1 Mar 1952. Bus driver Auckland Tramways Board. Entered Burnham Camp for Training 16 Oct 1955. Posted to RNZASC 1 Nov 1955. Attested 3 Nov 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. M/O from Papakura to Whenuapai for emplanement 1 Dec 1955. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955. (This appears unusual as he is one of 17 that landed in Japan on 4 Dec 1955 and all others appear to have emplaned Whenuapai on 3 Dec 1955.) M/I to Brit Com Sub Area South on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec and entered Korea 14 Dec 1955. Served in 10 Tpt Coy mainly in the Armistice Area. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–18 Jan 1956 and discharged direct to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–13 Mar 1956 and was discharged to unit. Some misdemeanours occurred then M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 May 1956, then moved onto NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged 5 Jul 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LAMBETH, Thomas Ashcroft | 10695 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hamilton on 2 Jul 1928. Was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 2 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initially enlisted for 12 years but this was reduced to six years from 2 Jul 1946. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 23 Aug 1945. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 2 Jan 1946. Drafted to Achilles 27 May 1946 which made some visits to NZ ports before sailing from Auckland on 17 Jul 1946 to travel to Britain for return to the Royal Navy. Many of the crew were TSFD to Bellona which was commissioned into the RNZN on 1 Oct 1946. Tom Lambeth advanced to Able Seaman and then changed to Probationary EM. Advanced to Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 18 Dec 1947 and to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 21 Jul 1948. Served in Philomel 24 Sep 1948–1 Jul 1949. Drafted to Bellona 2 Jul 1949 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 18 Dec 1949. He returned to Philomel 29 Sep 1950 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 18 Dec 1950. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and Leading Electrical Mechanician Lambeth then returned to Philomel. DEE 1 Jul 1952. Later awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later again awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LAMBIE, Geoffrey William | 13529 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Eltham, Taranaki, 29 Mar 1933. He was a dairy farmer before he entered the RNZN on 18 Jan 1951 as on Ordinary Seaman. Like several others at the time he was sent on leave without pay and had to report back to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951 to commence training. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona for his initial sea service 12 Sep 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 18 May 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Jan–7 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 8 May 1953 and sailed for Korean 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but stayed with his ship until 26 Jan 1955. Attended course at HMAS Watson 1 Feb–23 Jun 1955. Later served in Hawea, Philomel and Tamaki where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Feb 1956. Drafted to Pukaki 13 Mar 1957–13 Mar 1958 for Operation Grapple. Advanced to Leading Seaman 19 Feb 1958. DEE 28 Mar 1959. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LAMMIE, Hugh | 13331 | Chief Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Carluke, Lanarkshire, UK, 13 Mar 1918. Employed as a butcher before he entered the RN on 16 Mar 1938 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He served in Victory (Portsmouth Training Base) and Iron Duke (shore station) and Proserpine (at Lyness, Orkney from 26 Oct 1939–6 Nov 1941. Drafted to Blenheim (depot ship) as Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 5 Jan 1942. Served in Victory and Pembroke until 12 Feb 1943. Drafted to LST 427 (Tank Landing Ship) from 13 Feb 1943–4 Jul 1944. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Dec 1943. While in this ship he served in the landings at Sicily, Anzio and Normandy operations. In Collision with battleship Rodney at Spithead and was lost with all hands shortly after during Aug 1944 but means and location not known. He was briefly in Cormorant (RN air station, Gibraltar) and was then drafted to Nile (Alexandria) and served in Evenlode (frigate) 21 Sep 1944–31 Jan 1945. On 27 Aug 1943 she and other ships she with which was conducting a submarine hunt were attacked by German bombers with the Henschel Hs 293 radio-controlled Glider Bombs. These glider bombs were first used against allied ships on 25 Aug 1943 just three weeks before he joined the ship. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Dec 1944 and returned to Victory in Portsmouth 1 Feb–4 May 1945. Drafted to Keppel (destroyer laid down Oct 1918 and completed Apr 1925) 5 May–19 Jun 1945, which after hectic war service was sold off for scrapping in Jul 1945. He was then sent to Braganza (Bombay now Mumbai) and served in LST 3033 from 2 Aug 1945–3 Dec 1948. This vessel returned to Britain in Apr 1946 and operated from several Naval stations. (LST 3033 was later renamed Empire Sheerwater and was used during the Suez crisis in 1956.) He later served in Resource and Mull of Galloway both Fleet Repair ships. Released from the RN on 13 Apr 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star and the War medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 1 Dec 1950 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the following three-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel. Drafted to Kiwi 1 Jun 1951–4 Mar 1952. Also served in Bellona, P3551, Philomel, Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955, Hawea and Philomel. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 17 Dec 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineer) on 26 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Black Prince, Royalist, Philomel and Pukaki. Discharged to RA on 26 Nov 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Following discharge he became and engine driver though another source (not verified) suggests he worked on the Devonport Ferries. |
| LANCASTER, Arthur Ole | 14110 | Leading Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Palmerston North 24 Nov 1933. Apprentice pastry cook before he enlisted in the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Black Prince from 16 Jan 1953 to 8 Nov 1953. He advanced to Cook during time in this ship. Drafted to Bellona on 9 Nov 1953 and to Kaniere on 16 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954. He served in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Leading Cook in Tamaki 1 Jun 1956 and drafted to Royalist 26 Mar 1957 and served in Malayan waters. His final sea service was in Black Prince for less than a month. After discharge from the RNZN He enlisted in the NZ Army as a Lance Corporal on 26 Aug 1964. He served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, in South Vietnam deplaning from RNZAF aircraft at Bien Hoa 16 Jul 1965. Arthur was promoted Temporary Corporal 27 Jul 1965. He was also attached to the US 173 Airborne Brigade. Emplaned Bien Hoa 18 Feb 1966 for RTNZ. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He completed the remainder of his service life in the Papakura Camp or Fort Cautley. Discharged from the Army 21 Oct 1971 at his own request having satisfactorily completed seven years 37 days service. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| LANCASTER, Donald Noel | 12377 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Rangiora 2 May 1932. Employed in homecraft furnishing business before he enlisted in the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 Jan 1949. First sea service was in Bellona from 10 May 1949–23 Jan 1950. Served in Taupo 24 Jan 1950–17 Jan 1951 and attended courses at HMAS Rushcutter. Also served on Defence Launch P3551. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953–11 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Tasman (Reserve Unit), Philomel and Hawea but did not return to Korean waters. DEE 1 May 1956. Later (Jun 2002) awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 28 Jun 2002 aged 70 years. |
| LANCASTER, Jack Oliver | 206741 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Church, Lancashire 7 Feb 1928. Previous service in the British Army for three years and reached the rank of Lance Corporal. Employed as a labourer for Vacuum Cleaning Co, Wellington. Attested 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal 4th flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 6 May 1952 and entered Korea the next day. Served in 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Jun 1953 and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to his unit 22 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 3 Aug 1953 and appointed the Bty Hygiene NCO and to Lance Bombardier 17 Oct 1953MO 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Oct 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington? 22 Feb 2004 aged 75 years. |
| LANDALL, Elliot Charles Thomas | 206898 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/09/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Blenheim 1 Sep 1928. Clerk for Shell Oil Coy, Wellington. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil to deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. M/I NZRTU on deplanement. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Oct 1952. Discharged to Reinforcement Training Unit 29 Oct 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 6 Dec 1952 and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I 17 Dec 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 9 Jan 1953 and discharged to unit 17 Jan. M/O to NZ Base HQ then to Brit JRBD 19 Feb 1953 and was sent to Singapore to attend Clerks Course at RASC School, 2 Mar 1953 to 4 May 1953. Admitted BMH Singapore 20–28 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, served in H Troop and CTBA NZ Base HQ 19 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Nov 1953 and to Lance Corporal 22 Feb 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 13 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned as Lance Corporal Auckland 12 Jul 1954 for Korea and returned to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 ex furlough. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Kure, 19 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 28 Jul 1954. FAP Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 22 Aug–6 Sep 1954 and returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Corporal 28 Oct 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954 from RNZAF Hastings aircraft. Served overseas two years 61 days. Discharged 16 Mar 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, GSM1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| LANDREBE, Allan Kingsford | 12893 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 21/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin 11 Sep 1928. Employed as a pastry cook before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1949 on a six-year engagement as an Assistant Cook on 24 Jan 1949. After initial training in Tamaki he served in Philomel on 14 Apr 1949–5 Mar 1950 and continued in his trade. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 24 Nov 1949. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 and a year later, on 2 Mar 1951, sailed from Auckland to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Drafted to Philomel 11 Mar 1952 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) back dated to 1 Feb 1952. Drafted to Bellona 6 May–3 Jun 1952 but was soon returned to Philomel on 4 Jun 1952. Discharged PUNS on 3 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharged he went to Cashmere Sanatorium, Port Hills, Christchurch. It is not known whether this was for employment or whether it was for treatment following his PUNS discharge. |
| LANE, Anzac Harold | 204410 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/09/2052 | 19/04/2054 | Born Sydney Australia 5 Dec 1918. Served in RNVR 1937–1939 (discharged 6 Mar 1939–unsuitable). Attested 12 Jan 1940, embarked 1 May 1940 and disembarked UK, 19 Jun 1940. Served in Base Details NZAOC as a bootmaker. Embarked Scotland 3 Jan 1941 and disembarked Egypt 6 Mar 1941. Served in Base Ordnance Depots and in HQ Coy Maadi Camp. TSFD to NZ Inf Trg Depot 29 Oct 1941. TSFD to 21 NZ Bn 3 Apr 1942. Admitted 5 NZ Fd Amb 25 Apr 1942 (Aleppo, Syria) TSFD to 1 NZ Cas Clearing Station (Zali, Syria) 9 May and TSFD to 2 NZ Gen Hosp (Nazareth) 15 May 1942. Embarked No.1 NZ Hosp Ship 3 Jul 1942 and disembarked Wellington 4 Aug 1942. M/I to NZAOC Waiouru and served in NZ Temporary Staff Ammunition Section 17 Jan 1944. Admitted Camp Hosp 4 Feb 1944. M/O Area 5 Pool to Jayforce 2nd Relief 20 May 1947. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jun 1947. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 on HMT Dunera for Japan. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. M/O from 2 NZEF and TSFD from NZ Inf Corps to NZ Engr Corps to 5 NZ Engr Coy 8 Aug 1947. TSFD back to Inf Corps and posted to 2 NZ Bn. M/O attached FAP BCOF Base Ordnance Depot Kure 1–6 May 1948 then back to 2 NZ Bn. TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked Japan for RTNZ 25 Sep 1948. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. He may have been awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Forest hand, NZ State Forest, Te Kuiti. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10 Sep 1952. Discharged to Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot 13 Sep 1952 Spent considerable time in hospital or in recovery time. Did not enter Korea until 25 Feb 1953 nearly six months after arrival in Japan. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 FDS 15–29 Sep 1953 and was discharged to Unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 17 Oct–7 Nov 1953 and was discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to Unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1954 and deplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas this time one year 254 days. Caught in Jul 1954 for improperly wearing officers’ badges of rank. Discharged 7 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM 1946–49 and KWSM. Had several black marks throughout his military service. |
| LANE, Donald Maxwell | 211053 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born New Plymouth 10 May 1928. Moulder for Cambrian Eng Co, New Plymouth. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 2 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May and entered Korea the next day. He had some misdemeanours one of which (using insubordinate language to his superior officer) resulted in 14 days detention in the Canadian Detention Barracks. Released and posted to his unit. M/O 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| LANE, Kim Hunter | 204735 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 26/04/2056 | Born Nelson 17 Jul 1925. Driver for Neale and Haddow, Nelson, Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA in Papakura Camp 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. M/I to his unit 2 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Nov 1954 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 11 Dec 1954 direct to unit. Also served in NZ Base HQ. Granted 7 days R&R leave 5–11 Oct 1955 inclusive. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Oct–29 Nov 1955. Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jan 1956 and M/I to his unit 6 Jan 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 2–6 Feb 1956. Granted 12 months extension of service in Korea but this did not happen as NZ was withdrawing its troops progressively from Korea. Went back and forth between 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Applied for permission to marry Miss Mieko Endo on 30 Nov 1955. Driver Kim Lane emplaned Iwakuni on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 215 days. He made arrangements for Miss Endo to come to NZ. She left Tokyo 21 Jun 1956 on Qantas flight to Sydney and connected with Teal flight to deplane Auckland 23 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 20 Jun 1956. Died Nelson 18 May 2008 aged 82 years. |
| LANE, Richard Gabriel (Dick) | 206017 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Palmerston North 22 Feb 1927. Previous service in 27 Battalion, BCOF, Japan. (816687, Private, Infantry. Storeman from Palmerston North. Next-of-kin Mrs R.V. Holmes (mother) Palmerston North.) Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver operator at 16 Fd Regt HQ. Served as driver operator for Lieutenant Colonel John William (Jack) Moodie. Served in all areas where the regiment moved. Promoted Bombardier during his tour of duty in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ and furlough via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 7 Jun 1952. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in New Brighton, Christchurch in 2005. Died Christchurch 28 Dec 2012 aged 85 years. |
| LANG, Desmond Francis Cleatus | 204367 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Cambridge 26 Apr 1927. State Forest Service driver at Thames. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued by Qantas of BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in C Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Nov 1953 and appointed C Troop Transport NCO. Promoted Lance Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. Emplanes Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Jun 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Aroha 13 Dec 1994 aged 67 years and is buried in Te Aroha. |
| LANG, James | 535083 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 29/03/2054 | Born Rotorua 11 Feb 1932. Carpenter working for J. Lewis, Builder, Rotorua. Served in CMT and was posted to 1 Hauraki Regt. Ex TF soldier. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 29 Sep 1953. Accidentally injured 1 Nov 1953 in a motor vehicle accident and admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb with head injuries. Discharged 15 Nov 1953 from 25 Canadian FDS direct to his unit. AWOL and converted a motor vehicle to his own use. Admitted Brit Com Z Med unit 19 Nov 1953 and was discharged 4 Dec 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 22 Jan 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Mar 1954, TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1954 for RTNZ (medical) and deplaned Auckland 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 230 days. Discharged 3 Jul 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1680 was sent 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Rotorua. Died Te Puke 16 Oct 2001 aged 68 years. |
| LANGE, Alan Charles | 15915 | Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gisborne 19 Feb 1940. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jul 1956 as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering). His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted on 1 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Aug 1957. Royalist was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Aug 1958. Also served in Stawell, Philomel, Royalist again and Irirangi. Discharged BNPS 10 May 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LANGE, Leslie Eric (Les) | 32227 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 20/01/2056 | Born Christchurch 9 Dec 1930. Ex RF Cadet, who entered the Army in Miles Company 1948. Regular Force soldier discharged at own request 28 Aug 1951. Driver for Murphy Bros, Christchurch. Attested 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 7 Apr 1953, entered Korea the same day and M/I to his unit. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and M/I to this unit on 3 Jul 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7 Aug 1954 and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Sep 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 28 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954 from an RNZAF Hastings. He was not discharged but granted Furlough. Re emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings as Driver. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Re-entered Korea 12 Jan 1955 and was posted once again to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jan 1956 RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later Taken on Strength of 1 Canterbury Regt 12 Feb 1959 to 13 Feb 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 31 Jul 1998 aged 67 years. |
| LANGLEY, Bevan Stephen William | 14564 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hastings, NZ on 15 Feb 1935. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 18 Sep 1952. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince on 3 Mar 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 18 Aug 1953. Also served in Philomel and in P3551 before he was drafted to Royalist as an Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 19 Dec 1957 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 27 Jun 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Tamaki, Philomel and Royalist again and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 18 Aug 1960. DEE 4 Feb 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LANGMAN, Ashley Earl | 203741 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Hawera 15 Jab 1929. Enlisted in KMB circa 1 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as a Transport driver. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged 10 Sep 1952. Joined Regular Force as a Driver, RNZASC, 1960. Discharged from the Regular Force 3 Apr 1965. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth in 2004. Died New Plymouth 2 Sep 2008 aged 79 years and was buried in the Services Area, Awanui Cemetery, New Plymouth. |
| LANSDOWNE, Robert Owen (Bob) | 12187 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Bethnal Green, London, UK, 30 Dec 1924. He was a joiners’ Mate before he enlisted in the Royal Navy in Nov 1942. He served in several shore stations as a Stoker before going to sea. He served at Highflyer, a shore station in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Tyne, a depot ship and at a RN Signal station at Mombasa (Mombasa), Kenya. He was discharged from the Royal Navy 14 Jun 1947. Bob Lansdowne enlisted in the RNZN 14 Jun 1948 in London as a Stoker Mechanic. The next day he was Leading Stoker Mechanic and was a member of the crew that sailed Hawea to New Zealand. He was drafted to Tutira 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland to serve in Korean waters on 3 Jun 1950. On 5 Nov 1950 he TSFD to Pukaki to RTNZ arriving Auckland on 3 Dec 1950. He remained in Philomel and was DEE 2 Jul 1951. For his New Zealand service he received the NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. He later moved to Yandina, Queensland, Australia, but by 2004 had RTNZ. His Royal Navy service awards are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. |
| LARMER, Dennis Patrick | 206181 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Inglewood on 6 Dec 1925. Salesman from Inglewood. Served in RNZAF 1945. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. He and Gunner Kenneth Hutchinson were slightly wounded near Miryang Jan 1951 (on the same night when Long and Macdonald were killed) when their vehicle was crawling up a hill in second gear was fired upon from about 45 metres (See McGibbon Vol.2, p.68). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Inglewood. Discharged 11 Mar 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1683 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Whakatane. Died 4 Nov 1982 aged 56 years. Buried Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LARSEN, Desmond Anthony | 34881 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 09/06/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Dunedin 20 Apr 1929. Ex Regular Force soldier who served in the RNZAMC. Served for 14 months and was discharged 11 Feb 1952. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement 18 Feb 1952. Emplaned as a Gunner Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 5 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 26 Oct 1952 and was discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to his unit. Attached FAP to RASC, 1 Comwel Div 2 Nov 1952–15 Dec 1952 and CTBA RNZASC 1 Comwel Div. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to 16 Fd Regt 27 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1953, to Temporary Corporal and appointed Bty Medical Orderly Corporal 30 Jun 1953. Posted to NZRTU 12 Nov 1953 and promoted to Corporal 3 Dec 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and remained on the NZ Roll 11 Dec 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 26 Jan–6 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 with ETA 7.30am from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 170 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1954. Worked in Dominion Breweries, Auckland. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 20 Jan and was discharged on 20 Feb 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 28 Sep 1990 aged 67 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LARSEN, Lionel Francis | 207832 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/03/2052 | Born Dunedin 11 Jun 1928. Photographed in Dunedin at a farewell morning tea at the Dunedin City Council. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and Served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Dunedin. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jul 1952. Died Dargaville, 13 May 1998 aged 71 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LARSEN, Noel Gordon | 14712 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 6 Sep 1937. Was a grocer's assistant. Enlisted in RNZN 6 Sep 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki advanced to Boy 1st Class 28 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Nov 1953–18 Apr 1955. Drafted to Bellona (Reserve Fleet) 19 Apr 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Served in Philomel 21 Sep 1955–13 Aug 1956 and was then drafted to Pukaki as Able Seaman 14 Aug 1956–14 Feb 1957. A short stay in Philomel then drafted to Royalist 6 Apr 1957. Sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 for the 2nd Commissioning cruise to SE Asia and served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters, in the latter area for about five weeks. Was in the Gunners party and was regarded as a reliable rating. On RTNZ later served in Black Prince and Rotoiti, both in the Reserve Fleet. DEE 5 Sep 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Hastings on 8 Sep 2018 aged 81 years. |
| LARSON, Douglas | 922947 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | See WOODCOCK, Douglas, the name under which he served (before changing it by Deed Poll to Larsen). |
| LASENBY, Robert Addison (Bob) | 204528 | Signalman | NZ Base Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 23/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Matamata 2 Apr 1929. Farm Hand on father’s farm Putaruru then worked for Mr R.S. Tuck, Waharoa near Matamata. Attested 29 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. At Army Schools (Trentham) for Corps Training and took part in Ex Ruapehu at Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Embarked Sasebo for travel to Korea and disembarked 2 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 3 Jan 1953. Served at Force Maintenance Area, Seoul. Returned to NZ Base HQ, CTBA Com Z Sigs Sqn and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Sep 1954. Living at Mt Maunganui in Nov 2000. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Medal for Korea. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LASLETT, Rodney Clive | 204205 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 14 Nov 1928. Employed as a shop Assistant for Wallace Supplies, Okaihau. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Mar 1952, entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and M/I to this unit on 28 Mar 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Aug 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1686 sent 11 Jul 1957 to his given address in Okaihau, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LATIMER, Russell Reid | 11950 | Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Hawera 25 Sep 1929. Employed by the Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Signalman. After his initial training in Tamaki he served in Philomel. His first sea service was in Taupo 7 Feb 1949–17 Feb 1950. He served in Bellona and advanced to Signalman on 12 Oct 1950. He served in Lachlan, Philomel and Lachlan again before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 14 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in her until he returned to Philomel on 15 Aug 1953. DEE 1 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died circa 1996. |
| LATTA, Garth Henry | 207801 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Owaka, South Otago 17 Dec 1928. An apprentice Engineers working with Dunedin Engineering and Steel Co. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attached A&G Workshop Waiouru and then posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 to be Lance Bombardier, T Bombardier whilst holding appointment of artificer 7 Jan 1951. Admitted 20 Ind Fd Amb 11 Aug 1950. TSFD to Brit Com Occupation Force Gen Hosp (Brit Com Gen Hosp) and was discharged 28 Aug 1951 to NZ Base HQ then 2 NZRTU. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 4 Sep 1951. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Oct 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Woodend, North Canterbury in 1996. Died Woodend, North Canterbury 24 Apr 2001 aged 72 years. Buried Rangiora Park Lawn Cemetery. |
| LATTIMER, Richard John | 211223 | Captain | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Tanganyika British East Africa 1 Jan 1924 (now known as United Republic of Tanzania). Served in Durham Light Infantry as a Corporal 1941-42 for approx 18 months. 1942–43 OCTU at Bangalore, India (commissioned as Lt) and from 1943–46 Served in RIASC. Held appointments in 2i/c Mule Coy, served in Burma still as 2i/c Mule Coy. Then moved to Pl Commander MT Tpt Coy and then as Adjutant RIASC Regt 5 Ind Div. Saw service in Java, then TSFD to the RASC in the UK as Pl Commander and 2i/c GMT Coy. His service medals may include 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘S. E. Asia 1945–46’. One of the brothers in the Lattimer Bros., Confectionery business New Plymouth. Attested in Kayforce 2 Feb 1953. Posted to Burnham Camp for some refresher training. Promoted Lieutenant 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 27 May 1953 and entered Korea 29 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Captain 13 Jul 1953 while employed as Workshop Platoon Commander. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 as Lieutenant/ Acting Captain for RTNZ on compassionate leave for 21 days. Deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1953 but did not return to Korea. Served overseas 302 days. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 21 Apr 1954 with the rank of Captain. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served as a Captain in New Plymouth Boy’s High School Cadet unit but resigned his commission 1 Feb 1963 and went to the UK where he joined the British Army. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ucluete 25 Nov 2004 (heart attack). Ucluete is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. |
| LAU HUNG | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LAUCHLAND, Ian William (Skip) | 30554 | 2nd Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Regular Force officer with B.Sc. degree. Appointed to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements in Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and flew by Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, in 1953/54. Promoted Lieutenant in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Whenuapai 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 279 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force, 20 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Captain Discharged. Died Wellington 7 Aug 2003. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LAUER, Murray Thorburn | 14197 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Christchurch 15 Feb 1936. Murray went to school in Christchurch, was a member of the Sea Cadets and was an Assistant Despatch Clerk before enlisting in the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Pukaki as Boy 1st Class on 17 Aug 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman backdated to 15 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. Pukaki was involved in patrols on the west coast and in the Formosa Straits. Awarded UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He served in several other ships of the RNZN including Bellona and was a member (now an Able Seaman.) of the crew that took this ship back to the UK. He served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956 to 26 Mar 1957 on its delivery voyage from the UK to NZ and was involved in the Suez affair. In late Mar 1957 he was drafted to Irirangi and returned to Philomel Sep 1957. He next served in Rotoiti and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jul 1957. Rotoiti participated in Operation Grapple, monitoring the nuclear tests carried out by the British at Christmas and Malden Islands. While on location at Christmas Island the RN accidently allowed an LST to sink in the access channel to the inner harbour. Murray was the only fully qualified diver on station and was directed to convert oxygen fire-fighting apparatus to closed circuit breathing equipment and dive on the sunken vessel to affix wire strops, from a pontoon on the surface, under the bows of the LST and to a winch on the stern of the vessel. After securing the stern cable he surfaced, replaced his oxygen bottle, then returned to the bows of the sunken vessel. He began worming his way beneath the hull pulling a lead line with him. He was halfway under the keel when he felt the ship move and then found himself wedged tightly and unable to move forward. Initially his hands were jammed under his body but he managed to free them and commenced to scoop a hole in the seabed under himself. Eventually he wormed his way free and with oxygen almost exhausted headed for the surface about 40 feet above. He suffered lower back pains for some four years until discharged from the RNZN. After leaving the RNZN he was diagnosed as having damaged disks in his lower back and underwent an operation to have three removed. He was advised that the operation would provide relief but with the onset of age further pain could be experienced. He still suffers from these pains. (Notes from Murray Feb 2016). He also served in Endeavour but did not make a journey to Antarctica. Also served in Lachlan, Black Prince, Royalist and Otago. DEE 6 Feb 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZSSM, NZDSM (R). |
| LAUGHLAND, David | 203888 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Pukemiro Junction, near Raglan 30 Nov 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce during Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in E Troop, 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned NZ 22 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1952 and initially went to Auckland. Living at Glen Eden, Auckland, in 2004. Died Auckland on 2 May 2018 aged 91 years. |
| LAURENT, Larry Anthony Chevalier | 206684 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Hastings 1 Apr 1929. Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas via Guam, Manila to deplane Iwakuni circa 21 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo for travel to Korea and disembarked three days later. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in C Troop 162 Bty. Driver Operator on Battery radio link. Promoted Bombardier during tour of duty in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and arrived at Wellington on Teal flight 8 Dec 1953. RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Completed a rehabilitation course after return from Korea and became an interior decorator. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1688 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to and address in Napier. Living at Opotiki in Nov 2000. Living in Napier in 2004. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LAVENDER, John Houston | 15401 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 3 Oct 1936. He was employed as a sheep farmer in Otago before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. He served in Tamaki until 26 Jul 1955 and Philomel 27 Jul 1955–3 Sep 1956 and then served from 4 Sep 1956–1 Apr 1957 in Wakefield in Wellington. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to take part in working up exercises with the RAN before heading onto Singapore. Participated in two bombardments of suspected Communist camps in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore before sailing onto Hong Kong and then Japan and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Irirangi, Wakefield, Pukaki and then returned to Philomel and Wakefield once more. DEE 25 May 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LAVERY, Ian James William | 206329 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born Rotorua on 14 Mar 1929. Employed as a merchant seaman before he enlisted in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number in E Troop, 163 Bty. Battle casualty wounded on 13 Sep 1952 by Chinese shell fire. Some 50 enemy guns worked over the 28 Bde positions for two hours. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni on 7 May for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ on 10 May 1952. Re-emplaned for Korea 30 Jun 1952. Returned for further service in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 239 days. Discharged 30 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1689 was sent on 1 Jul 1957 to an address in Te Awamutu. Died Rotorua, 31 Aug 1977 aged 48 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LAVIN, James Arthur | 15867 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 1 Dec 1940. Entered the RNZN on 22 May 1956 and a Boy 2nd Class advancing to Junior Seaman 17 Apr 1957. Drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for a very period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Jun 1958. Served in the Seamen’s Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Served in Philomel and Kaniere and was sent to Britain in Jan 1961 to become a crewman in Taranaki when that ship was brought to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He also served in Rotoiti, Pukaki and Hickleton which was loaned by Britain but was crewed by New Zealanders during Confrontation against Indonesia in 1965. Borneo qualifying dates 4–19 May, 1–22 Sep 1965. In Philomel in May 1966. DEE 1 Dec 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ and later NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LAVY, Gordon Alexander Dyce | 13251 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Nablus, Palestine 1 Oct 1924. His family later moved to Tunbridge Wells, Kent in England, UK. Employed as a doctor and entered the RNZN at Maori as a Surgeon Lieutenant on a short service commission from 6 Feb 1950. On arrival in NZ he was first appointed to Philomel. Drafted to Tutira on 10 Dec 1950 but the ship was already in Korea. His Posting Card shows Philomel additional for passage. Reading between the lines he appears to have travelled to Korea in Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 and joined Tutira in Japan on 10 Dec 1950. TSFD to Hawea on 3 May 1951 and came back to NZ in her arriving Devonport on 8 Mar 1952. On RTNZ he was appointed to Philomel on 11 Mar 1952 and spent some time attached to a civilian hospital from 13 Jun 1952 to 23 Jan 1953. He returned to Britain (additional for passage) in 1953. There is uncertainty as to how he travelled to Britain as Black Prince did not sail from Devonport, to represent NZ at the Coronation Naval Review, until after he was discharged from the RNZN. Released from the RNZN at Maori on 12 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LAWLOR, William | 208864 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 18 Oct 1928. Forestry worker, State Forest Service, Kelso. Enlisted in 6th Reinforcements 1 Dec 1952. Emplaned 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flying boat from Wellington to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 Jun 1953 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Jun 1953. Entered Korea the following day. On arrival in Korea became part of C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for passage to Australia. Deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 177 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast, Australia in 2004. |
| LAWRENCE, Gerald Arthur | 14007 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Hemel Hampstead, Hertfordshire, UK, on 23 Aug 1925. Previous service in the Royal Navy and served in minesweepers in the Mediterranean in 1945. His WWII service and awards were not available at the time of compilation of this record. Entered the RNZN on 30 Oct 1951 as Lieutenant with seniority 23 Aug 1947 (London Gazette, 13 Nov 1951 p.5927). Appointed 1st Lieutenant in Pukaki from 24 Aug 1953–Mar 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 returning to NZ on 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Appointed Exec Officer in Black Prince 7 Mar 1956 then served in Kiama to cover a period of minesweeping trials 22 Jun–10 Jul 1956. Also served in Stawell, Wakefield (for duty with Joint Planning Staff) and Philomel as 1st Lieutenant and then Executive Officer (Temporary) 23 Jun–20 Jul 1959. Seconded to the Royal Malaysian Navy mid-1963 to mid-1965. Promoted Commander on 31 Dec 1964. Appointed to Philomel as Exec Officer on 14 Oct 1965. Posted to Wellington 1968. Awarded GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ issued 31 Oct 1969. At Maori (Depot Ship, London, UK) for personnel on training for ships crews in Feb 1969. Promoted Captain on 31 Dec 1973. Released from Service on 23 Aug 1978 and placed on the Retired List. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), PJM, Malaysian Independence Medal (Silver) and KWSM. Died Auckland 3 Oct 2013 aged 88 years. |
| LAWRENCE, Trevor | 206505 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Marton 29 Aug 1925. Clerk at Borthwicks & Sons Meat Works, Waitara. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea trip to Pusan disembarking 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt, Light Aid Detachment. RNZEME, 2 Sep 1951 as clerk. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 12 Nov 1951 then TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com GH and returned to 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt, LAD 25 Jan 1952. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 21 May 1952, Marched Out of 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Jun 1952 and appointed Pay Clerk. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 11 Jun 1952 and to Bombardier 12 Aug 1952 in the same appointment. Attached FAP the NZ Base HQ, 11 Oct–6 Nov 1952. Was at NZ Base Camp, Hiro on 2 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 11 Jan 1979 age 53 years. |
| LAWRENCE, Vernon James | 204436 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Nagpur, India, 15 Jun 1930. Clerk for J. Chamberlin & Sons, Auckland. Enlisted 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea two-days later. Employed in Survey Section, RHQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 247 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Lawrence, Whitefield, South India while alternative NOK 75993 Leading Aircraftman C.G. Lawrence, RNZAF, Te Rapa. His parents were working in Bangalore, India. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1692 was sent 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Auckland. |
| LAWRIE, Alexander | 208887 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Aldershot, England 16 Oct 1926. Was a merchant seaman and was then employed in the Dunedin Gas Works. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun, attached FAP Div HQ Tpt Platoon 3 May and entered Korea 4 May 19542. Ceased to be attached to Div HQ Tpt Platoon and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Oct 1952. Posted to A Platoon. Had several disagreements with Military Law. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged 20 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Mar 2007 aged 80 years. |
| LAWRIE, Ivan Alfred | 204176 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 17/04/2054 | Born Rotorua 19 Nov 1927. Grocer for H.W. Beale, Rotorua. Attested 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Travelled by sea from Japan and entered Korea at Pusan 8 Sep 1951 on which day he was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Jul 1952 and to Lance Corporal 12 Oct 1952 as Issues Storeman. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough 31 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1952. Emplaned on a Teal flight to Sydney for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Re-entered Japan at Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea 11 Mar 1953 and was re-posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Apr 1953 and appointed Corporal Storeman, Composite Platoon. Attached FAP HQ RASC 13–17 Jul 1953 to attend a Fire Fighting Course. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 25 Jul 1953 and appointed Sergeant Storeman to Sergeant 18 Jan 1954. Regarded as a reliable, conscientious worker. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and furlough deplaning Auckland 17 Apr 1954. He was offered a civilian opportunity applied for discharge and did not return to Korea. Served overseas two years 205 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 19 Jun 2018 aged 90 years. |
| LAWRIE, Stanley Cecil | 207909 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Bluff 20 Jun 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.74 as 823268, Private, 2 Bn. Storeman from Invercargill. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Nelson (grandmother) Bluff. Sailed from NZ 15 Jul 1947 and returned 5 Oct 1948. Served in 4 NZ Ordnance Field Park Company RNZAOC and Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Discharged from Jayforce 19 Jan 1949. After return from Japan became a waterside worker for the Waterfront Industry Commission, Bluff. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. While at sea was posted to NZRTU. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP NZ Det Kure 4 May to 7 Jun 1951. On TOD to Tokyo 10–15 Jun 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Jun 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4–19 Aug 1953–Malaria. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and to proceed on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952. Decided he did not want to go back to Korea. Applied for discharge while on furlough, was discharged on 26 Jan 1953. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 256 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Sheil Hill Dunedin 29 May 1986. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM |
| LAWRY, John Barry | 206630 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 13/09/2052 | Born Pahiatua 11 Jan 1931. Served four years in the Air Training Corps (School Cadets Company) as a Leading Aircraftman. Employed as an hardware assistant for Mr W Wallace, Pahiatua. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Underwent training in both Linton Camp and Waiouru Camp. Posted to Active Service on 17 Dec 1951. Embarked Wellington on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 bound for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. TSFD to the Reinforcement Training Unit 29 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ, on furlough and re-deployment. Deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952. After leave he was ordered to report to Waiouru Camp where he was to have been employed as an instructor for Kayforce replacements. Served overseas 227 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Feb 1953. Died 15 Dec 1953 at Pahiatua as the result of a road accident, aged 22 years. Buried Mangatainoka Cemetery, Pahiatua. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Brother-in-law James Neville Vincent Brown served in RNZN in HMNZS Rotoiti during the Korean War. |
| LAWRY, Robert Edward | 7555 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dunedin, New Zealand on 13 Jun 1927. Was held on the books of Maori as Acting Sub-Lieutenant under training in the UK on 1 Jan 1950. Appointed to Tamaki on 7 Jul 1952. Promoted Lieutenant with seniority from 16 Aug 1952. Appointed to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Malaysia and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Appointed to Black Prince on 27 Nov 1954. He also served in Endeavour 19 Oct 1959–8 Dec 1959 as Commanding Officer. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 16 Aug 1960. Commanding Officer of HMS Blackpool 6 Jul 1970–30 Jun 1971 while she was on loan to the RNZN 7 Jun 1966–30 Jun 1971. Appointed Naval Adviser to NZ Cadet Forces on 13 Nov 1972 and was for a short time Provost Marshal (Temporary) of the RNZN in 1976. Discharged/Retired from Def Navy (Wellington on 14 Dec 1977). Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M). Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977. His NZDSM and PJM were issued in 2012. |
| LAWSON-SMITH, Maxwell William | 30508 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 28/06/2052 | 18/02/2053 | Born 7 Mar 1924. Attended Takapuna Grammar School. Enlisted in the RNZAF as an Air Observer in 1942. Served in Canada and the UK and reached the rank of Warrant Officer. RTNZ and was discharged 1946. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. On the staff of the New Zealand Herald 1946–48, leaving to take up a post with the Evening Post in Wellington where he was involved with all aspects of life in the three services. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 23 Mar 1951. Promoted Lieutenant, 17 May 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1953 and was posted to NZ Base HQ but attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. CTBD to 16 Fd Regt 13 Aug 1952 and Returned to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 15–23 Oct 1952. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 25 Oct–19 Nov. Sent on TOD to 1 Comwel Div 16 Dec 1952–31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and reposting. Deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Reposted to Regular Force 20 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Major at Defence Headquarters. Discharged from the Army on 31 Jul 1971. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 8 Jan 2014 aged 89 years. Funeral at the Salvation Army Citadel, Tauranga followed by burial at the Pyes Pa Memorial Servicemens’ Cemetery. |
| LAWSON, Allan Fairfax | 207691 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Lovells Flat, South Otago, on 9 Sep 1925. Served in RNZAF for 18 months. Clerk for C.S. Luney Ltd, Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed on 10 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 15 Dec 1950, while 2i/c Gun at sea on passage to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in E Troop, 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 20 Mar to 3 Apr 1951. Reverted to rank of Gunner at his own request 3 Jun 1951 due to a change of establishment. Certified that the reversion was not made to avoid Court Martial. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey from Sydney to NZ by Teal deplaning Wellington 2 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Sep 1952. Died Milford, Auckland, 20 Jan 1991 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LAWSON, Andrew Timoti | 208785 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Napier 13 Dec 1928. Labourer at the Wellington Meat Export Co. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney, then continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and employment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 304 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LAY, James | 14439 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/06/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Caterham, Surrey, UK, on 9 Jan 1917. Previous service in the Royal Navy (Service No C/KX 91730) from 27 Jul 1937 to 26 Jul 1949. Sadly there is no detail about any ship on which he served and it seems he had quite a varied service and may have been involved in the Norwegian campaign then in North Africa and possibly the support for the landings on Sicily and Salerno on the Italian mainland. He attained the rate of Leading Stoker Mechanic at the time of his discharge from the RN Engagement Expired. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. He had also gained two Good Conduct Badges. After discharge from the RN he was employed by the S.E. Gas Board based in Croydon. London, as Lamp Attendant. He entered the RNZN at Maori in London on a six-year engagement from 12 Apr 1954. He entered as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the following day. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel for one month and was drafted to Kaniere on 25 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters until RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Mar 1955. Back in NZ he served in Lachlan 29 Nov 1955–22 Feb 1957 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Mar 1956. Awarded Boiler Room Watchkeeping Certificate on 25 Jul 1955., later extended to another four years. He next served in Black Prince 13 Mar 1957–3 Mar 1958, Stawell 3 Mar 1958–27 Oct 1959. He also served in Philomel, Tamaki and Philomel (Boats) 1 May–12 Sep 1960. Sent to the UK in Feb 1960 as part of the Advance Party to bring Taranaki back for the RNZN. He remained in Taranaki until 18 Jul 1963. His final part of regular service was in Philomel until Discharged to RA on 11 May 1964. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity in May 1960. He was later employed at the Devonport Naval Base as a General Service Hand from 10 Jan 1977 to 9 Jan 82. He had completed 12 years in the RN, 10 years in the RNZN and 14 years as General Dutyman RNZN, a total of 36 years’ naval service. |
| LAY, John James | 208960 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Forest Gate, Greater London, UK, 6 Jul 1929. Previous service in the RAF for two years two months and was discharged in the rank of Aircraftman 1st Class. Came from Wainuiomata. Welder at the Public Works Department, Cobb Valley Dam, Nelson. Attested 2 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Attended an Officer selection board at Linton 10–11 Mar 1954 but was not selected for the Officer Cadet Training Unit. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney then Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 4 May 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on the rundown of the artillery and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 17 days. Discharged 21 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LE CREN, Anthony St John (Tony) | 208504 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 04/02/2053 | Born Southend-on-Sea, UK, 20 Jul 1929. Self-employed Farmer at Kakahu Bush, Geraldine. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Awatere) to Sydney. Continued from Sydney to Japan by Qantas aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Gun Number B Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge, as his mother and stepfather were unable to maintain the farm and nothing had been done to the property since his departure for Korea. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 264 days. Discharged 7 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died at Nurse Maude Hospital Christchurch 20 May 2022 aged 81 years. |
| LE CREN, Ernest John | 204666 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Norfolk Island 13 May 1931. Linesman for Central Waikato Power Board. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the following day. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon for artillery training 21 Mar to 1 May 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 11 Aug 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 26 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954, on HMT New Australia and RTNZ via Brisbane. Flew from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 101 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Driver for North Shore Transport Company. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Posted to 1 NZ Regt and embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington bound for Singapore. After short time in Kota Tinggi moved to Taiping–Ipoh area. Served as Private, 3 Pl, A Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya, 1957–59. RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook embarking 25 Nov 1959 at Penang and disembarking at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Discharged at own request 7 Mar 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| LE GEYT, Brian John | 206506 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Napier 2 Dec 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Service No 666003, Private, HQ Base. Farm hand from Hastings. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Clifford (mother) Hastings. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 for service in Jayforce. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Posted to 3 NZ Battalion. Attached FAP Tokyo Battalion 30 Mar–16 Apr 1948. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce 19 Sep 1948. Then became a contractor to Mr Alexander, Puketutu. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Travelled by sea from Kure to Pusan. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jan 1952. Accidentally injured 18 Jun 1952 and was admitted to 121 American Evacuation Hospital, then to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Injuries caused when he and Driver K.C. Neil were taking down a hut just outside Seoul. The building collapsed and he was caught underneath. Laceration to scalp and fingers of left hand. Discharged from Hospital 30 Jun 1952. Did not settle to military order and was regarded as unlikely to become an efficient soldier. To be RTNZ of first available flight. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 257 days. SOS Kayforce 17 Jun 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Raupunga 26 Sep 1966 aged 40 years. Name appears through all military documents as LE GEYT or LEGEYT. |
| LE GRICE, Harold Alexander | 8669 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland on 2 Dec 1923. Labourer. Was under training as an Army NCO in 1943 and served 158 days. Called up for Naval service and enlisted 2 Dec 1943 his training was in Tamaki and Philomel 2 Dec 1943–13 Mar 1944. Served in coastal ships of the RNZN including Inchkeith and Sanda (minesweeping trawlers). Drafted to Achilles 18 Sep 1945 and was in the crew that sailed he to Britain. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946 and sailed this ship to NZ. Discharged from Philomel 17 Jan 1947. Re-enlisted 26 Jun 1947 as Stoker 1st Class. By Aug 1950 he was a Leading Stoker Mechanic and was serving in Taupo in the Mediterranean (acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic). Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–23 Nov 1953. Later served again in Bellona and Royalist. Went to England 31 May 1959 (originally for Otago) to be a crew member for Taranaki on its delivery voyage to New Zealand after commissioning in Mar 1961. While in England he also served in HMS Scarborough an anti-submarine frigate. Came back to NZ in Taranaki and stayed in her until 8 Feb 1962. His final ship was Philomel. Discharged to RA on 2 Dec 1963. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal (3 Dec 1958). Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 18 Jul 1991 in his 68th year. This name from a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| LE LONG, Paul Francis | 132126 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Tauranga 12 Aug 1932. Attended Katikati District High School 1945–48. Worked as a bushman for a short time at the Maraetai State Hydro and Mangakino dam. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Jan 1950 and an Ordinary Seaman. His brother Boy C.N.D Le Long was serving at the time Paul applied for entry into the RNZN. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 26 Aug 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 19 May 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. On 20 Feb 1952 Taupo while patrolling on the east coast spotted some 15 sampans filled with communist troops trying to land on Yang-Do Island which has a small garrison of US and Korean troops. Taupo destroyed 10 of these before she had to withdraw as the communist artillery had the range and started to straddle the ship. Paul Le-Long prepared a dead Korean Marine for burial at sea in the Senior Ratings wardroom. The Korean Marine died from wounds received at Yang-do when the Chinese and North Koreans attempted to land on the Island. To help with the task Chief Boatswain’s (Bosun's) Mate Riseborough provided two tots of rum to Paul to help with this task. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Spent time in Philomel being sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 13 Feb–24 Apr 1953. In Philomel 25 Apr 1953–10 Mar 1954 and on Harbour Launch P355 before he went back to HMAS Cerberus for another course 11 Mar–1 Jun 1954. Returned to Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 15 Sep 1955 and went back to Philomel 3 Aug 1956. Discharged to Shore DEE 11 Aug 1956. His Korea Medal is named LE LONG, P.E., NZ 13216 A.B. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LE NOEL, Trevor Gray | 206901 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Thames 10 Oct 1928. Welder for Gough, Gough and Hammer, Taumarunui and sometimes Fitter & Turner. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Nothing details his employment in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged 27 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| LE PREVOST, David John Boudains | 14389 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands 1 Dec 1935. Enlisted on 29 May 1951 in the RN as a Boy 2nd Class with the Service No D/JX 898492. He underwent his initial training at St Vincent. In mid-1952 he was serving in Widemouth Bay and requested a free discharge from the RN in order to join the RNZN. His application advised that his parents were emigrating to NZ on 24 Oct 1952 and relatives remaining in the UK were not able to provide a home for him. He also served at Drake and Victory while awaiting a decision. This application was accepted and he was TSFD to and enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (London) on 13 Mar 1953. Not long after he arrived in NZ he was drafted to Bellona on 23 Jul 1953 as Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 and served in Korean waters during the periods Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman just after the Korean service but still in Asia. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1954. He attended courses at HMAS Rushcutter and later at HMAS Watson advancing to Leading Seaman just before he went to Australia. David, now a Petty Officer, was serving in Taranaki when the ship was deployed to Malaysia during Confrontation with Indonesia. Awarded GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 1 Dec 1968. On 19 May 1971 advanced to Chief Petty Officer with the specialist qualification as a Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor. Discharged to RA 11 Mar 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZSS Medal and NZDSM (R). |
| LE ROY, Stanley George | 208866 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born St Helier, Jersey, UK, 10 Mar 1928. Hospital Porter, Public Hospital, Gore. Attested 14 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953. Attached FAP Div HQ Tpt Platoon 19 Feb 1954 and remained there until 21 Apr 1954 when he returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 16–22 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and a compassionate discharge and also because of the reduction in size of Kayforce. Deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 132 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. |
| LE SUEUR, Peter Miller | 206794 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 07/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Hastings 6 Sep 1930. Electrical fitter for State Hydro Electric Department, Napier. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn the same day. Ceased to be attached to this unit 28 Aug 1952 and marched into 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn 29 Aug 1952. Peter was next attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1952 and remained there until 9 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Marched in and attached FAP Area 7 on deplanement. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane Hospital 8 Dec 2011 aged 81 years. |
| LEA, David Athol | 102093 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZDC | 08/04/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 25 Feb 1930. Previous service in the RNZN Reserve as Ordinary Seaman then Able Seaman from 29 Mar 1949 to 2 Dec 1952. Dental mechanic for Wellington Dental Lab., Willis Street, Wellington, but was living at Paraparaumu. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base, Kure. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 24 Apr 1953, then attached 10 Tpt Coy to 16 Jul 1953. His duties took him on several occasions between NZ Base HQ, 16 Fd Regt and 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Appointed Administration Clerk 1 Jun 1953 and promoted Temporary Corporal 4 Jun 1953 and to Corporal 1 Sep 1953. Appointed Dental Orderly and promoted Temporary Sergeant 12 Apr 1954 and to Sergeant 13 Jul 1954. Granted a six-month extension to his service in Korea on 17 Jul 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ Pusan. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954, for travel to Brisbane and completed the journey by air from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1952. Served overseas one year 231 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Employed as Dental Mechanic in Palmerston North until enlisting in the Regular Force on 1 Aug 1957 as a Private, Temporary Sergeant. Embarked at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for service in Malaya and disembarked Singapore. Served briefly at Tengah for dental duties before posting to Nyassa Camp 5 Feb 1958, then to Taiping/ Ipoh area 4 Mar 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. HQ Coy. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Promoted Sub Sergeant 1 Feb 1958. Embarked TSS Captain Cook 25 Nov 1959 at Penang for RTNZ. Disembarked 15 Dec 1959. Posted to Dental Section, Waiouru Camp. His Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ were replaced at cost in 1992 and replaced again in 2002. Later awarded NZOSM, PJM and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Died Kumeu, Auckland, aged 81 years. |
| LEA, Richard Nathaniel Montgomerie | 11842 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Whanganui on 27 Oct 1928. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. Entered the RNZN as a Naval Cadet 19 Nov 1946 and was went to the UK for Training. Served in Britannia at Dartmouth (the Royal Naval College) and then served in Frobisher, a cruiser that was converted after the war to a cadet training ship. Midshipman, 1 Jan 1948 while serving in Devonshire, a heavy cruiser that had a great record during WWII and was converted to a cadet training ship in 1947. He also served in Anson (battleship) and was at Thunderer the Royal Naval Engineering College Apr 1949–Jul 1950. He was in Pembroke a shore station at Chatham and promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant 1 May 1949. Promoted Sub/Lt 1 Sep 1950 while serving in the light cruiser Bermuda. Lieutenant 1 Oct 1951. RTNZ and served in Bellona as Lieutenant (Engineering) and in Black Prince 18 Nov 1953. Appointed to Pukaki 26 Jan 1955 and was the EO from 8 Feb 1955. Served in Korean waters in 1955–56. Was serving in London in 1961 as Technical Assistant (Engineering) on the staff of the RNZN Liaison Officer. He was then exchanged with a RN Officer to gain experience in a RN Home Dockyard to provide practical experience with planning and conducting refits of the Otago-class frigates. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 17 Oct 1964 and to Commander 30 Jun 1966. Promoted Temporary Captain 18 Aug 1972 and to Captain 31 Dec 1974. Placed on the Retired List 10 Feb 1981. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDEFSM and PJM. |
| LEACH, George Francis | 12826 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 23/07/2053 | 19/07/2054 | Born Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK, 12 Dec 1928. Builder's labourer before joining the Royal Navy under the National Service Scheme from 27 Jan 1947 to 18 Apr 1949 with Service No C/JX 820509 and the rate of Ordinary Signalman. Served in several shore stations and in ships including Royal Arthur, Gosling and Drake for his initial training. He also served at Wildfire which was a Radar Plotting training school in 1947 and then served at Pembroke II and Pembroke. His first sea service appears to have been in Manxman an Abdiel-class Minelayer. George Leach advanced to Able Seaman 27 Jul 1958 while in Manxman. He was released to the reserve 18 Apr 1949. Just two months later George Leach enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 19 Jun 1949 and was granted the rate of Able Seaman and Service No 12826. He was part of the crew that brought Lachlan to New Zealand in 1949 but remained in that vessel until 30 Jan 1951. He served in NZ P3551 in Philomel and Irirangi before being drafted to Pukaki on 18 Aug 1953. He served in this ship which left for Korea on 21 Sep 1953 in Korean waters on patrols and escort duties and RTNZ 26 Sep 1954. He then completed is service with another period at Irirangi. DEE 18 Jun 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Medal for Korea (which he had not claimed earlier) and NGSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Tauranga 3 Nov 2015 aged 86 years. |
| LEADER, William Kingsford | 13547 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Riverton, Southland, on 7 Sep 1928. Employed as a tractor driver and mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as an Assistant Steward. Like several other who signed for entry on this date he was sent on leave without pay and was to report back to Tamaki on 25 Jan 1951. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 27 Apr–15 Aug 1951 for training in his trade. On RTNZ he served in Philomel for a month and then returned to Tamaki on 24 Sep 1951 as a Steward having been promoted on 31 Aug 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 27 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He stayed in Rotoiti but RUN on 1 Jul 1953. He was not recovered until 7 Mar 1954 and returned to Philomel. He later served in Bellona, Lachlan and Philomel. Discharged 8 Sep 1954 BNPS. It is not known if he received any awards for his service or any later awards. |
| LEAF, Daniel | 300325 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Whirinaki, Hokianga, 13 Jul 1932. Driver for Carr & Haslam, Auckland. 3rd Intake of CMT and then served in 1 Bn Auckland Regt (Countess of Ranfurly's Own). Attested in Kayforce 29 Jul 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan. Another source on his file stated emplaned on Teal flight which normally suggested flying to Sydney before travelling onto Japan. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954, was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov and entered Korea 12 Nov. M/I to his unit on 13 Nov 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South 25–27 Oct 1955 for burial party duties. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6 Mar 1956 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to Miyajima Rest and Convalescent Centre 23 Jun 1956 and remained there until M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 Apr 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 29 Jun 1956 and posted back to his TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LEAF, Tim | 206793 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 07/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Wellsford (Te Nana) 31 Oct 1927. Slaughter man at the Wellington Meat Works. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement on 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney 7 Jul 1952. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952 and entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver. M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Feb 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1954. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 17 Oct 1955 but did not proceed overseas again. Discharged from Kayforce a second time 23 Dec 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 4 Dec 1974 aged 47 years. |
| LEARY, Ernest Richard | 13685 | Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Remuera, Auckland, on 22 Mar 1935. First appointed to the RNZN on 19 Nov 1953 as an Engineering Cadet. His training was conducted in HMS Britannia (The Royal Navy Training College) 24 Nov 1953–11 May 1954. He served in Triumph, a light fleet carrier converted to a cadet training ship in 1953 from 12 May 1954–19 Jan 1955. Advanced to Midshipman on 1 Jan 1955. He then served in Sheffield (cruiser) 20 Jan–9 Sep 1955 and then served in Thunderer the RN Engineering College 10 Sep 1955 to 28 Dec 1957. He joined Royalist apparently in Singapore on 29 Dec 1957. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Book with initials E.L He DID NOT serve in Korea. Royalist had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. So he missed that part of the voyage. He later served in Royalist on other occasions and in Wakefield. One very interesting time was when he served in HM Yacht Britannia. He progressed steadily through the ranks to Lieutenant then Lieutenant Commander and then to Acting Commander. Later awarded NZOSM. NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. He did not qualify for the NZAFA. |
| LEARY, Maurice Edward | 897141 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Geraldine 28 Feb 1931. Farmhand at Pleasant Valley, Geraldine at the time of his enlistment and had also worked for the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company at Pareroa. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Iwakuni by Qantas aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea14 Jun and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953. Was involved in an accident while driving his vehicle. No further detail available from his service record. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and continued the return journey from Australia to NZ by RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 171 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea War medal UN Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Nelson 8 Jul 1984 aged 53 and is buried in the Ashburton Cemetery soldiers section. His wife Mary E. Leary received his later issued medals. |
| LECKIE, Maurice | 208865 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 12 Oct 1920. Enlisted in 1940 but was discharged 19 Apr 1940 being under-age. Service Number 10774. Served in 2 NZEF and embarked with Kiwi Force (New Caledonia) 27 Dec 1942, 5 Div Sigs as Signalman. Disembarked Noumea 15 Jan 1943. RTNZ (Non-medical) by RNZAF 13 Aug 1943. SOS 2 NZEF 19 Aug 1944. Discharged from the Army 24 Oct 1945–Area Commander's Special Order. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Lounge Porter at the Mayfair Lounge, Christchurch. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 and was at the RTU then held at the NZ Base Guardhouse 25–31 Jul. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to A Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted several times to 38 Canadian Fd Amb before the end of the year. Accidentally injured 15 Dec 1953 (fractured clavicle) the result of a fall. Attached FAP Div HQ Transport Platoon 19 Feb–22 Apr 1954 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air arriving 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 143 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 16 Jan 1955. He applied for a second tour to Korea but was not acceptable. Working at the Auckland Railway Outward Goods Store in Apr 1959 when he applied for enlistment in the RNZAF but this did not occur. Died Auckland 1 Nov 1974 aged 54 years. |
| LEE LAI | 0 | Petty Officer Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LEE, Denys Gordon | 207802 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Ryton on Tyne, England on 8 Mar 1927. Employed as a farm worker at Morvan near Waimate. Was in the NZ Home Guard during WWII and reached the rank of Corporal. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp for training the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Accidentally injured 14 Jul 1951, with burns to his body, face, arms and legs, these being caused by enemy trip flares. Dangerously ill. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and was then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp at Kure Japan. TSFD to the NZ Roll on for medical RTNZ 24 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 and disembarked from the flying-boat Aorangi at Wellington on 10 Sep 1951. Discharged 2 Mar 1952. Served overseas 275 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Waimate. Deceased. His son now living in Sileby, Leicestershire, UK. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LEE, Mary | 0 | Miss | — | Concert Party | 28/04/2055 | 27/09/2055 | Concert Party entertainer (‘modern singer’) who travelled to and from Korea with military personnel on a variety of aircraft. Came from Waitotara. |
| LEE, Murdoch Kenneth | 204408 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Broadwood, Northland 13 Aug 1929. Self-employed farmer from Broadwood, Hokianga County. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 20 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10–31 May 1953. Injured during organised football game 7 Dec 1953–sprained right knee which need hospital treatment until 13 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 Jul 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 12 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Nov 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still on file in Pers Archives, Trentham Camp. |
| LEE, Noel Milton | 452326 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Napier 18 May 1926. Previous service in the Army with Service No 645816 in RNZAF with Service No 452326 (Hostilities Only). May have received NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Applied for discharge in Jan 1946 which was quickly recommended. Self-employed carpenter before joining Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 8 Jul 1953. Married 17 days before leaving for Korea. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onward by Qantas, deplaning Iwakuni on 24 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 30 Oct 1953 and was posted as a carpenter to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Nov 1953. Requested compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and discharge (Compass discharge and rundown of the strength of Kayforce) and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954 from an RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 16 days. Discharged 15 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Died Dannevirke 10 Aug 1978 aged 52 years. |
| LEE, Norman Charles | 920220 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 5 May 1932. Previous service in the Army and was a serving Lance Corporal in the Territorial Force. Apprentice Motor Mechanic with NZ Road Services. Attested 26 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Promoted Lance Corporal 2 Dec 1952 at Burnham. Emplaned on a Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and then by Qantas to Japan, deplaning Iwakuni, 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 15 Jun 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment (LAD). During his first eight months in Korea he was NCO i/c Tractor Heavy Recovery Vehicle (with Gardiner Diesel engine) which entailed carrying out running repairs where possible to vehicles broken down on convoy moves and performing recovery operations both on moves and in the Regiment area of operations. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 29 Jul–6 Aug 1953. Corporal Lee was also attached to a Brit Com Infantry Bde Field Workshop to assist in the overhaul of vehicles in that workshop. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Feb 1954 and to Corporal 22 Oct 1954. Corporal Lee was involved with repair activities on the following vehicles: Truck 1/4 ton Willy–Ford; Truck 1 ton Bedford, Morris, Ford V8, Chevrolet, Dodge; Truck 2.5 Ton 6x6 CMG; Truck 3 Ton Bedford, Ford V8, Chevrolet; Truck 6 Ton 6x6 Brockway White with Hercules engine. These details were requested from Army when he applied for a job with NZ Railways on his RTNZ. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and was posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Nelson 21 Sep 2018 aged 86 years. |
| LEEF, Hereward Hauraki | 330777 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Thames 17 Mar 1931. Self-employed farmer from Thames, New Zealand. Served in CMT and then posted to 6 Tpt Coy for TF service. Attested 27 Jan 1953 at Paeroa in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by Qantas aircraft to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to Auckland deplaning 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 25 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (6 Coy, RNZASC).His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1707 sent 11 Jul 1957 to Post Office Ahimia north of Thames, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| LEES, John Russell | 11263 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch on 8 Jun 1928. Employed as a salesman for Bond & Bond, Auckland, before he entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 18 Jul 1946. Served in Arbutus, Bellona and Tutira before he was drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951, which sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived back at Devonport, Auckland, 8 Mar 1952. DEE 17 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Apparently later became a P&T Linesman. |
| LEES, John Terence | 203688 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Auckland 11 Nov 1928. Wool Store worker then driver for J.J. Craig at Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Driver Field Regiment in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Apparently served from Pusan to north of Seoul and back almost to the start position. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged 29 Jun 1952 and returned to his home address in Howick, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangaparaoa, 3 Sep 2006 aged 78 years. |
| LEGGE, Ernest Charles Richard | 1706 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Miramar, Wellington, 15 May 1923. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 24 May 1939 as Boy 2nd Class. After preliminary training in Philomel he was drafted to HMS Leander on 18 Mar 1940 as Boy 1st Class and remained in that ship until 29 Jan 1943. He advanced through to Able Seaman on 12 Feb 1942. He was in Philomel 11 Mar–29 Jan 1943. Drafted on 19 Oct 1943 to Leander (now part of the RNZN) and was drafted to Achilles 17 Jan 1944–3 Apr 1945. Between 4 Apr 1945 and 8 Mar 1949 he served in Philomel, Tamaki, Tasman, Bellona, Arabis and ML1183. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Mar 1949. Sent to HMAS Flinders Naval Depot 4 Aug–6 Oct 1949. On RTNZ he was drafted to Pukaki on 21 Oct 1949. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 10 Jun 1950. Pukaki sailed together with Tutira from Devonport on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. He then served in Bellona 27 Aug–11 Dec 1951 and Philomel 12 Dec 1951 and was DEE on 31 Mar 1952. His WWII service medals are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LEGGETT, William Donald James | 13450 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hamilton 1 Mar 1933. Garage hand before he enlisted in RNZN 22 Sep 1950. Initially underwent training as an Assistant Cook in Tamaki and then Philomel. Served in Tui 21 Feb–20 Jun 1952. Returned to Philomel 21 Jun 1952 and changed trade to Stoker. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 4 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and served in the engine room. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval forces. Was involved as ship's motorboat driver, engine room and boiler room watch keeping. Served mainly on west coast of Korea and served in the Han River, Regency Channel areas. On board ship when attacked by communist shore batteries. He claimed the ship was so close that the communists fired rifles at the ship. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Served in Bellona and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 May 1955 and served in Stawell. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged by Purchase 28 Dec 1955. Died Hamilton 29 Jul 2015. |
| LEHNDORF, Thomas Hugh | 1857 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland, 22 May 1922. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 1 Dec 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Philomel he was drafted to Achillies on 11 Jun 1940–19 May 1941. Drafted on 20 May 1941 to the armed merchant cruiser Monowai. Advanced to Able Seaman back dated to 9 Oct 1940. He remained in Monowai until 9 Jan 1943 and served in the South Pacific on convoy escort and troop transport duties. Monowai was also involved in an attack by a Japanese submarine about 10 miles SSW of Suva but the submarine crash dived and escaped. He returned to Philomel and then served in Moa and Tui before he was drafted to Leander on 10 Oct 1943 when it was sent to the Boston shipyards, USA for repairs to damage caused by a Japanese ‘Long Lance’ torpedo during the battle of Kolombangara, Solomon Islands. Drafted to Achilles 26 Apr 1944 and it appears that he crossed the Atlantic and joined this ship at Portsmouth in the UK where her refit was nearing completion. He came back to NZ via Alexandria, Colombo, Fremantle and Sydney and arrived Auckland 5 Feb 1945. He then served in Tamaki, Arbutus, Kaniere, Hawea, Philomel and then Tamaki. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 10 Dec 1949. He then served in Philomel and was drafted to Tutira on 9 Jun 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 10 Dec 1950. RTNZ 30 May 1951. His final service in the RNZN was shared between Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 21 May 1952. His WWII medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LEIGH, Arthur John | 208223 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Hawera 28 Mar 1926. Served in the Interim Army (Service No 652892) after WWII Army 22 Oct 1946–31 Mar 1948. Attested in the Regular Force and issued a new number 32146. Served from 1 Apr 1948 and was discharged 26 Apr 1949 having completed his engagement. Employed as a Billiard Room Marker then labourer in Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Admitted to hospital 28 Aug 1951 apparently in Darwin as Wahine was wrecked on 15 Aug 1951 and he did not reach Japan until 9 Sep 1951. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 and disembarked Pusan Korea 12 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Admitted Hawera Hosp (Malaria), discharged Hawera Hosp 2 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 22 Mar 1985 aged 59 years. |
| LEIGHTON, Graeme Peter | 211281 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/11/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born New Plymouth 13 Jul 1929. Panel beater for H.V. Leighton (his father) New Plymouth. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 and flew by Teal flying boat to Sydney then via New Guinea and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. He worked well and efficiently. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Aug 1954, to Temporary Corporal 7 Dec 1954 and to Corporal 21 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 23 Mar 1955 and to Sergeant 4 Apr 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Apr 1955 and was discharged 13 May 1955. Emplaned Qantas, Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Aug 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1711 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in New Plymouth. Died New Plymouth 30 Aug 2009 aged 81 years. |
| LEIGHTON, John Thomas | 969514 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 21 Sep 1932. 18-year-old CMT trainee in 1951 and served in 1 Bn Otago and Southland Regt as a TF soldier. Labourer at Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff. Attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 16 Apr 1953 after Annual Camp. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 3 Jan 1954–8 Feb 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 161 Bty in the Cease-Fire position in the Imjin River area. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch from Teal ex RMA ‘Arahia’ ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living in Invercargill in 2004. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died Invercargill 27 Mar 2019 aged 86 years. |
| LEISHMAN, Graham | 14903 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 19 Sep 1936. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as a Junior Acting Cook. He underwent his initial training in Tamaki and continued in Philomel. Between 26 Apr 1954 and 2 Apr 1957 he alternated between Black Prince, Tamaki and Philomel, Advanced to Acting Cook on 19 Mar 1954 and to Cook (Officers) on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until 14 Nov 1958. Advanced to (Leading Cook (Seamen) on 27 Nov 1957. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Royalist again but RUN on 18 Feb 1960. Recovered 20 Jul 1960 and sent back to Royalist, later serving in Philomel, Irirangi and Lachlan. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). DEE 19 Sep 1962 and joined the RNZ Feet Reserve. Discharged 15 Jun 1963 to join the Army. |
| LEITCH, John William | 211101 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 24/04/2054 | Born Wellington 18 Oct 1926. Machine operator from Lower Hutt. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Travelled on three–sea trip from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 13 Jul 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Fd Hygiene Coy 2 Aug 1954 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Aug 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 7 Apr 1954, TSFD to NZ Roll 27 Apr 1954 for medical RTNZ. Spinal problem and thought to require complete immobilisation for many months. Emplaned at Iwakuni 8 May 1954 to return to NZ for medical reasons–cot case. Deplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Because of the time between leaving Japan and arriving in NZ he may have come home via the AMF Repat Gen Hospital, Concord, Sydney. Served overseas 329 days Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1955. Served overseas 329 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal (despatched 28 Aug 1956). Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LEITCH, William Patrick | 688497 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Wellington 31 Oct 1932. Factory worker Austin Motors, Lower Hutt. Enlisted 5 Jan 1951 in the 2nd Intake CMT then served as a TF soldier in 1 Bn Wellington Regt. TSFD to Kayforce 4 May 1954. Attested in Kayforce 5 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 12 Mar 1956, M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1956 and posted to his former TF unit. Returned to Lower Hutt. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. These medals were un-claimed and the family was advised to claim these medals from www.medals.nzdf.mil.nz. Died Lower Hutt 25 Jul 2013 aged 81 years. |
| LENA, Raymond Sydney | 11951 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington 22 Jan 1930. Shipmate and long-time friend of Trevor Bak. Entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as a Stoker. First sea service was in Bellona Jun 1948 to Jul 1949. RUN on two occasions from Bellona. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jan 1950. Attended courses in HMAS Rushcutter 15 Feb–7 Jul 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 31 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters. On 15 Oct 1950 he was TSFD to Hawea and RTNZ in her on 8 Mar 1952. His service in both ships was mainly on the west coast of Korea. He also served in Black Prince from 16 Jan to 19 Nov 1953. Employed as a service station manager when he left the RNZN. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living Foxton 2008 and died there 23 Dec 2010 aged 80 years. |
| LENNAN, Desmond James (Des) | 203893 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF and BCOF, Japan. (635289, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs J. Lennan (mother) Silverdale) Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jun 1952. His discharge address was Putaruru. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Pukekohe 21 Oct 2009. |
| LENNANE, John Clifford | 208558 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 26/11/2054 | Born Hokitika 16 Jun 1929. Labourer for T.H, Barnes & Co, Blenheim. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement 14 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 as a Gunner on RMA Awatere (Teal) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952 and served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Aug 1952, to Temporary Bombardier 10 Sep 1952 as 2i/c Gun and reverted to Lance Bombardier 3 Dec 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 4 Dec 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 14 Dec 1952. Promoted to Temporary Bombardier 24 Dec 1953 and appointed 2i/c gun. Committed some misdemeanours and was severely reprimanded more than once. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for Arty Course 4–24 Oct 1953. Attached FAP Canadian Inf Bde NCO School 3 May–15 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 6 May 1954 and appointed No.1 Gun. Promoted Sergeant 17 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Jun 1954. Granted 28 days furlough in Hong Kong, Emplaned Tokyo 30 Jun for Hong Kong and deplaned Tokyo ex Hong Kong 14 Jul 1954. Remains on NZ Roll and M/I to NZRTU from Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 23 Jul 1954. Re-entered Korea 25 Jul 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 194 days. Discharged 25 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Mater Hospital, Mackay, Queensland, Australia 27 Feb 1997 aged 67 years. Had lived in Australia 27 years. Buried 28 Feb 1997 in Mt Bassett Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, KWSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LEONARD, Ernest Barns | 535720 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Marton 9 Aug 1931. Salesman for A.J. Whitley Co, Rotorua. Served in 6th Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 6th Hauraki Regt. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Attended Officer Cadet Training Unit but was not selected for further training. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Works Detachment. Served with that unit for whole time. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 25 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Died Takapuna late 1994 aged 61 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| LESLIE, Walter Spencer | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/07/2053 | 22/08/2053 | Concert party entertainer. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Aug 1953. |
| LESTER, Andrew Thorley Loton | 207862 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Reefton 13 Feb 1927. Tractor driver for J.D. Gibbs, Wakefield. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. His service record provides no further detail. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned 26 May 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni for return to Sydney by Qantas flight via Manila to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 174 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Jul 1952 and returned to Maruia, Reefton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Bunnythorpe, Manawatu 28 Aug 2008 aged 81 years. |
| LESTER, Thomas Alexander Chambers | 802268 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 19/05/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Nelson on 9 Feb 1933. Constable in the New Zealand Police and serving TF soldier. Joined Kayforce in Greymouth. Attended an Officer Selection Board at Linton 10–11 Mar 1954 and was selected to attend the Officer Cadet Training Unit. Did not complete training. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to NZ Base where he was involved with the medical treatment staff. Entered Korea 3 Sep 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1954. Marched out 16 Fd Regt 10 Nov 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. Accidentally injured 6 Mar 1955. TSFD from RNZAMC to RNZASC 10 Apr 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ and was posted to Brit Com Base Provost Company 20 Apr 1955 and transferring from RNZASC to RNZPro the same day. Applied to join Regular Force but this was deferred due to the transfer to RNZPro. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5–31 May 1955. TSFD to NZ Medical Roll for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 205 days. Discharged 28 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM on 13 Aug 2002 and NZ NZGSM (K). Died Rangiora, 14 Aug 2005. |
| LETHBRIDGE, Rex Milton | 594325 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Napier 13 Jul 1930. Bulldozer driver for Gas Company, New Plymouth. Emplaned on Teal flight 10 Feb 1954 to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 20 Feb 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Feb 1954.Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1954 and appointed Section 2 IC. Accidentally injured (burns to right leg and ankle) 20 Aug 1954 and admitted to 3 Canadian Field Ambulance then to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Returned to his unit 7 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 Nov 1954 and appointed Section Commander, C Platoon. His rank was substantiated 13 Apr 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight Iwakuni 1 May 1955 to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died 21 Feb 1986. Later his family was awarded his NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| LETICA, Denis John | 14605 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born New Plymouth 3 Nov 1935. Employed as an apprentice plasterer before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as a Junior Radio Electrician’s Mate (Junior Radio Electricians Mate). His training was conducted in Tamaki and in Philomel where he changed to Junior Stoker 2nd Class. Drafted to Bellona 3 Mar 1953 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 3 Mar 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 11 May 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 3 May 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until drafted to Philomel 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was one of the crew who sailed this ship to Britain to return it to the RN in 1956. Many of the crew were drafted to Royalist and sailed her to NZ to join the RNZN fleet. They had to come via South Africa because of the Suez Crisis in 1956. On arrival back in NZ he remained in Royalist until 2 Apr 1957. He then served in Philomel until discharged BNPS on 18 May 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later issued NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R). |
| LETT, Brenton Keith | 206685 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Whanganui 8 Sep 1924. Previous service in 15th Reinforcements 22 Bn during WWII with Service No 632527. Embarked Wellington on HMT 91 and sailed 20 Apr 1945 and disembarked Egypt 14 May 1945. Embarked Port Said for Italy 13 Oct 1945. Served in 22 Bn. TSFD to Jay Force 18 Oct 1945. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1946. Was sent with 5 NZ Brigade to Japan as NZ’ contribution to the Commonwealth Occupation Force. Placed a large stone on the tramlines endangering the lives of many persons. Received 14 days Field Punishment 16 May 1946 and was committed to NZ Punishment Centre Japan. RTNZ 22 Jul 1946. Discharged 13 Aug 1946. May have received Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a bricklayer and plasterer for J.E. Dewson, Whanganui. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal 4th flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 6 May and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24 May 1952 and was TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot from where he was discharged 14 Jul 1952 to NZ Base HQ. He spent four days at NZRTU and returned to NZ Base HQ. Posted to NZRTU 28 Oct. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Nov 1952 and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 15–19 Feb 1953. He was attached FAP three more times to 16 Fd Regt for four or five days. Posted to Div HQ Tpt 26 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 14 Aug TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 11 Sep 1953 to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 3 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge 21 Nov and discharged Wellington 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 7 Sep 2007 aged 83 years. Buried in Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui 10 Sep 2007. |
| LEUNG CHEUNG | 0 | Petty Officer Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LEUNG LAM | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LEUNG PING | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| LEVET, Graham Ronald | 15129 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Epsom, Auckland, 19 Apr 1939. Was a member of the Western Suburbs Sea Cadet Unit. Enlisted in RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Hawea 12 Jul 1955 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 10 Jan 1956 and remained with that ship until 31 Oct 1957 during which time he advanced to Ordinary Seaman and served in Korean waters 1 Apr 1956–8 May 1957. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince for a short time. Also served in Endeavour and then returned to Black Prince on 11 Dec 1959 to 27 Nov 1960. Later served in Pukaki and Lachlan. DEE 1 May 1965. Served in RNZAF late 1979 at RNZAF Base Auckland in the Police Flight as Corporal. Was a Member of the Moscow Security Team at the NZ Embassy circa 1983. Discharged from RNZAF 11 Jan 84. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| LEVIEN, Victor Ian (Vic) | 204313 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/01/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Taumarunui 16 Apr 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (667548, Private, 2 Div Prov Coy. Grocer from Onewhero, Waikato. Next-of-kin Mrs W.E. Levien (mother) Taumarunui.) also served in C Coy and HQ 22 Bn. Awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Attested in Kayforce during Jul or Aug 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 29 Jan 1952 and flew to Sydney by Teal flying boat and onto Japan by Qantas. Promoted Sergeant 1 Mar 1953. Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant at RHQ ‘B Echelon’. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney then by air to NZ. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 10 May 1954. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2000. Died Rotorua, 25 Apr 2005 aged 79 years. |
| LEWIS, Albert William | 208738 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Deborah Bay, Port Chalmers 15 Mar 1929. Labourer for National Mortgage and Agency Co, Port Chalmers. Attested 5 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 19 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air via, Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU and remained there until posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit 11 Mar 1953. Served in Easy Troop, 163 Bty. Made an error when he, “…as a soldier acting as a sentry left his post before being regularly relieved “This appeared to be a ‘wake-up’ call as there were no further disciplinary problems during his service. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 31 Dec 1953 and appointed 2i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Feb 1954 and appointed i/c gun and to Bombardier 1 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Died Dunedin, 15 Jan 1996 aged 67 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM which were sent to a family member in 2007. |
| LEWIS, George Francis William (Pancho) | 33871 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Hastings 21 Jun 1921. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (817966 Private) in Support Company (Vickers Gun crew) and C Coy, 22 Battalion from 30 Jul 1946 to 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce4 Oct 1947. Joined Regular Force, posted to Central Military District Transport Company (Tank Transport) Linton camp. From 1950 to 1952 employed at Compulsory Military Training Depot (E Coy) RNZASC for approximately five intakes as an instructor and Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS). Involved to counter the Wharf Strike in 1951. Seconded to Kayforce 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1952 on Teal aircraft to Sydney and onto Japan deplaning Iwakuni, 28 Feb 1952. Initially Administration NCO for Forward Support Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant during tour. Mainly employed a CQMS for 10 Tpt Coy during tour in Korea. Medically evacuated from Korea to Japan Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954. Outpatient at Christchurch Hospital on arrival in New Zealand. Struck off strength of Kayforce 12 Dec 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Posted to Fort Dorset, Wellington as CQMS. 1959–62 CQMS and Transport Warrant Officer 2nd Class 10 Tpt Coy, Linton Camp. 1965–67 administration NCO/CQMS 9 Cold Storage Platoon and CQMS Transport Company, Papakura Camp. Awarded British Empire Medal 1967. Posted to Singapore 25 Jul 1967 to appointment of Movement NCO, HQ NEWZARM, Far East Land Forces. Managed to visit Terendak Camp at Malacca, SEATO HQ, Bangkok, RNZE attachment in Northeast Thailand and HQ NZ V Force in Saigon. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) and MSM as Staff Sergeant. Also served three operational tours in Antarctica. Retired as Staff Sergeant 21 Jun 1978 to his home in Auckland. See Service Lives Remembered. Awarded British Empire Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military) Meritorious Service Medal and KWSM. Living at Urenui, Taranaki in Nov 2000. Died Urenui 9 May 2015 aged 94 years. |
| LEWIS, Gordon Hall | 4056 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Collingwood, near Golden Bay, South Island on 6 Jun 1921. He served in 2nd (Composite) Company NZASC with a Service No 2/9/236. Entered the NZ Division of the RN in Philomel on 9 Feb 1942. He served at Wigram, Philomel, where he advanced to Leading Workshop [?] Mechanic but was apparently disrated. Then served at Paekakariki, Stephen’s Island 28 Oct 1942–14 Aug 1943. He served at Cook (Wellington) and at Bating Head 1 Oct–17 Dec 1943. He also served in Stations 12 and 15 in 1944 and returned to Philomel on 18 Nov 1944. Drafted to HMS Lanka (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) on 24 Jan 1945, HMS Braganza Apr–Nov 1945 and was P.R.O at Madras then served in HMS Mayina until he was sent to HMS Golden Hind (Sydney) 5 Dec 1945–4 Jan 1946. He RTNZ and served in Philomel until discharged at the termination of his engagement on 25 Feb 1946. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Back in NZ he returned to school teaching. He was appointed to the RNZN as an Instructor Lieutenant on 17 Jan 1949 and was sent to HMAS Watson for an A.I.O. Course Mar–May 1950. He served in Tamaki and was appointed (additional) to Rotoiti on 2 Oct 1950 for duties with the frigates in the Far East. He was TSFD to Tutira (13 Mar 1951) and RTNZ in her on 30 May 1951. He served in Tamaki and Philomel and Discharged at the end of his appointment on 17 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Re-entered the RNZN on 12 Mar 1956 on a five-year Short Service Commission as Instr Lieutenant MA, Dip Ed., with seniority from 17 Jan 1949. He served in Philomel, Tamaki and Royalist a various stages until he was discharged on 5 Jun 1966 having reached Retiring Age. He was promoted to Instr Lieutenant Commander on 12 Mar 1959. Died 12 May 1999 aged 78 years. |
| LEWIS, Henry Allan | 32419 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Auckland 10 Oct 1922. Employed by F & M Lime Company Wellsford. Attested for service during WWII and had the Service No 1/20/3231 when in 4 Bn Northland Regt and served in Whangarei, Keri Keri and Waitangi. Then 617704 when posted from North Ak to 37 Bn, 3 NZ Div Reinforcements but did not leave NZ because of his medical grade. He then spent some time in Ravensthorpe Convalescent Depot, Bombay 11 Jan–26 Jun 1943 when he was TSFD to Area 1 Pool to Area 3. Later served in 9 Coast Regt, NZA from Nov 1946. Posted to RNZA in the Interim Army on 1 Oct 1947 and remained in 9 Coast Regt to 2 May 1950 when he was in the RNZA Barracks North Head, Devonport, now occupied by the RNZN. He was attested on 20 May 1948 with his Service Number. now changed to 32419. Also served on wharf duties during 1951. Posted 6 Jun 1953 to Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 10 Aug 1953. Attached FAP to Canadian NCO School 1 Nov–13 Dec 1953 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 22 Aug 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Aug 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 29 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and reposting to the Regular Force. Travelled via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 2 Oct 1954 from Teal flight. Awarded War Medal, the NZ War Service Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS of Kayforce 11 Nov 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. He took his discharge on 28 Feb 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LEWIS, Kelvin John | 13659 | Sub-Lieutenant (Supply & Secretariat) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 23 Jul 1933. Entered the RNZN as a Boy entrant on 24 May 1951 as a Probationary Writer. Promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 May 1956 with seniority from the same date. Sent to Britain and was in HMS Pembroke 14 Aug 1956 then lent to HMS Excellent 29 Apr 1957. Reverted to the RNZN on 11 May 1957. In Philomel 7 Jun 1957 additional for passage and leave. Served in HMS Concord additional for training 12 Aug 1957–15 Nov 1957 sailing from NZ and in Royalist also additional for training sailed 15 Nov 1957 and joined Royalist in Hong Kong on 15 Nov 1957 when she returned from Korea and Japan for part of the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Book but he did not serve in Korea. Appointed to Pukaki on 16 Jul 1958 as Supply Officer. Served in Royalist in Feb 1964. Part authority date only for his GSM1962 medal. Later Commodore, OBE (QB Hons 1982). Later appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Support) in 1983. Appointed CBE 1986. Retired Jan 1987. Went to Immigration Department. Died Wellington 22 Oct 1994. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), GSM1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’) and NZSSM. |
| LEWIS, Kenneth Ronaldo | 208739 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Swansea, Wales. Previous service in the Royal Navy during WWII. Prison warder for some time before joining Kayforce. Came from Dunedin. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then flew by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 30 May 1953. Reached the rank of Temporary Corporal but reverted in rank. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1954. Joined Regular Force. Later served in 1 Bn NZ Regt in Battalion Headquarters. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Discharged from the Army circa 1958–59. Medals offered for sale by NZ Collector Services, Christchurch, Jul 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| LEWIS, Kit | 203897 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Dunedin 29 May1928. Came from Takanini, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in Artillery Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned NZ 22 May 1952. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 30 Apr 2013 aged 85 years. |
| LEWIS, Morgan Robert | 11222 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Geraldine, South Canterbury, on 7 Sep 1930. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was as Boy 1st Class in Bellona on 7 May 1947. He remained in that ship advancing to Ordinary Seaman 7 Sep 1948 and to Able Seaman 7 Jun 1949. He underwent further training in Tamaki, Philomel and HMAS Rushcutter before being drafted to Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 the same day on which he left NZ for service in Korean waters. He served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but remained with that ship until Aug. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attended another course at HMAS Rushcutter and was drafted to Black Prince 15 Jan 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 29 Jun 1953. Also served in Bellona 23 Nov 1953 for his last sea service. DEE 6 Sep 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (issued Jun 2011) and KWSM (issued Sep 2001). A pair of medals to this recipient was offered for sale $375 in Oldham's Aug-Sep 2001 catalogue. Recipient living in West Australia in 2001. |
| LEWIS, Ormond Douglas | 12851 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 03/12/2050 | Born Neath, Wales, UK, on 25 Feb 1920. He was employed as a fitter and turner before he entered the RN on 28 Nov 1939 as an Ordnance Artificer Class 5 with Service No D/MX 62984. After serving in HMS Drake to 5 Jan 1941 he was drafted to Carlisle (light cruiser) as an Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class on 6 Jan 1941. Carlisle was assigned to the Mediterranean and was involved in convoy escorts to Malta. She was involved at Crete and evacuation of NZ Troops in Apr and was hit and damaged in an air attack in May 1941. Advanced to OA4 on 4 Sep 1941. He returned to Drake on 21 Nov 1942 then served in Hornet (Coastal Forces Base) 23 Jan 1943–21 Aug 1944. Drafted briefly to Aggressive, Hornet again and then Bee (all shore stations) and returning to Aggressive on 12 Apr 1945 and then back to Hornet on 4 Sep 1945. He then served in Drake advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class and then served in Victory. Discharged from RN 1 Jul 1948. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 10 Jul 1947 as an OA4 and advanced over the next two-days to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class. He served in Philomel and Bellona and was drafted to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served in Philomel, Bellona, Black Prince and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was part of the ship’s company that took the vessel to Britain to hand back to the RN. While in Britain he spent one month in Roberts (15-inch [381mm] Monitor) then returned to Bellona until Royalist was commissioned in the RNZN. Royalist sailed from Britain to the Mediterranean to come back to NZ via the Suez Canal but because of the event with the canal closed by Egypt she had to come back via South Africa. He then served in Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 but he came back from Sydney in the Endeavour. He later served in Black Prince, Philomel and Tamaki and was sent to Britain in Dec 1959 to become a crewman in Otago when she was commissioned into the RNZN and sailed to NZ in 1961. He served in Rotoiti and Philomel and was discharged to RA on 5 Dec 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the RN LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 13 Jan 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (ME) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). He returned to Neath Glam, South Wales, UK. |
| LEWIS, Percival Stanley | 204437 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/09/2052 | 10/06/2053 | Born Dunedin 29 May 1929. He was a farmhand. Entered the RNZAF 4 Jun 1946 with Service No 461033 and was discharged 27 Sep 1946. Attested in Jayforce 6 Mar 1947 and entered camp 25 Mar. Embarked for Japan HMT Dunera 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 7 Aug 1947. Served as 808613, Private, 2 Bn. Labourer from Dunedin. Next-of-kin Mrs N. Lewis, Dunedin. Embarked Japan in Jul 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked NZ 10 Aug 1948. Served overseas in Jayforce one year 27 days. Discharged 13 Sep 1948. Attested 16 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with six other New Zealanders including two from his own unit Driver L.C. Johnson and Driver E.L. Crawford and four from 16 Fd Regt. AWOL twice–the second time for 22 hours. Awarded 21 days detention 16 Apr 1953 (R&SO Part II of 22 Apr 1953) and was committed to Brit Com MCE. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ (compassionate reasons). Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were unclaimed and returned to Base Records. They were re-issued in Apr 1963. Joined Regular Force 17 Apr 1961. Later Corporal at Takapuna. Died of illness at Princess Margaret Hospital Christchurch 21 Sep 1972 aged 43 years. He had completed 11 years 158 days. Discharged from the Army 21 Sep 1972. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LEWIS, Robert Cecil | 203898 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Waiuku 4 Aug 1929. Truck driver for Winstone Ltd Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed Section NCO 9 Oct 1951. He was seen as, “An NCO who has proved himself a competent and tireless worker whilst holding the appointment of Lance Corporal Issues. Recommended that his rank be substantiated.” To be Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 167 days. Returned to Takanini. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Died Pahiatua, 2 May 1996 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LEWIS, Ronald Ernest Victor | 208740 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 12/01/2054 | Born Melbourne, Australia 16 Apr 1930. Clerk at the Land and Income Tax Dept, Dunedin. Attested 10 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 1 Dec 1952. Discharged 8 Dec to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 15 Jan 1953. CTBA and returned to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Oct 1953 and was discharged from 25 FDS to unit 21 Oct 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 5 Dec 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 17 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1953 for RTNZ (medical reasons) via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 12 Jan 1954. Served overseas one year 136 days. Area 11 to arrange specialist investigation and treatment. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1725 was sent 11 Jul 1957 to an address in North Dunedin. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living Tahanui, Nelson 2008. Died Nelson 30 Jan 2021 aged 90 years. |
| LEWIS, Selwyn Russell | 30177 | Major | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 27/01/2056 | 08/02/2057 | Born Rotorua 11 Nov 1921. Regular Force Officer 1941–71. WWII service 1943–47. He was commissioned 14 Dec 1942 and was at the AFV School, Waiouru in Mar 1943. He is also shown as a Lieutenant in the NZASC in the 2 NZEF Gradation List of 27 Apr 1945. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.13 p.71 as 800124 Lieutenant 2 Div ASC and was a student from Auckland. His Morther Mrs S.A. Lewis was his NOK. Appointed to Kayforce 14 Jan 1956. Assumed appointment of Commander Kayforce 20 Jun 1956–30 Jan 1957. Served in Korea 233 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Feb 1957 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Later Lieutenant Colonel. Retired 11 Oct 1971. Died Upper Hutt, Wellington 28 Sep 1989 aged 67 years. |
| LEWIS, Vivian Ellis | 206249 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/03/2051 | Born Swansea, Wales, UK, 13 Apr 1923. Served four years in British Army. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. On 20 Jan 1951 he was dazzled by the lights of an oncoming American truck while rounding a corner on a narrow icy road and swerved to avoid a collision. His jeep went off the road and slid down a 15-metre bank coming to a rest with Viv pinned underneath with fractured right femur. His passenger, Sergeant Alex MacKinnon had leapt clear as the vehicle started to go over but was dazed as he slid 6 metres down the bank. Driver Lewis was medically evacuated (Return to NZ Roll No.6) to NZ on 18 Mar 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 10 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Medals sent to Johnsonville. Discharged from Kayforce 10 May 1952. Brick moulder from Wellington. |
| LEYDEN, James Richard | 13945 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Waimate, South Canterbury, 2 Jan 1935. Employed as a farmhand before he entered in RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 27 Sep 1951 His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 3 Apr 1952 to Boy Telegraphist on 9 Jun 1952 and to Ordinary Telegraphist on 2 Jul 1952. Drafted to Irirangi 7 Nov 1952–14 Jan 1953. Served in Black Prince 15 Jan–1 Nov 1953. Spent one month in Philomel before he was once again drafted to Irirangi on 3 Dec 1953. Advanced to Telegraphist 25 Oct 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 14 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malaya and Korean waters with the British Eastern Fleet. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ he was once again drafted to Irirangi 14 Aug 1956. Discharged BNPS 9 Dec 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| LICHTWARK, John Francis (Johnny) | 208505 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 17/05/2052 | 10/06/2054 | Born Opunake 2 May 1929. Carpenter for Mr W. Gibbons, Nelson. Enlisted in Burnham 10Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Twice punished (five-shilling fine) for being in bed after reveille. Emplaned 17 May 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Awatere) from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea, posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Field Engineer Regt all on 25 May 1952 Served in 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt RE 17 Jun 1952. Thereafter worked under NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Sep 1953 and to Corporal 1 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years, 25 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1954. Living in Waverley circa 1976. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 28 Jan 1998 aged 68 years. |
| LIDDINGTON, Louis Francis | 206371 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Cambridge 1 Dec 1924. Self-employed carpenter. Attested 2 NZEF 29 Jul 1940 and entered camp 17 Jan 1942. Embarked with 12th Reinforcements 29 Jun 1944 on HMT 84 and entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 21 Sep 1944. Served in 21 Bn. TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Nov 1945. Embarked 10 Jan 1946 for RTNZ and disembarked 10 Feb 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested in KMB 13 Sep 1950. Underwent refresher training in Linton and Waiouru camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Pictured in Auckland Weekly News 16 May 1951 with Sergeant Gallagher’s gun-crew of Gunner D. Feehan (Wellington), B. Boyden (Dannevirke), D. Liddington (Hamilton), W. Monkhouse (Whangarei) and R. Farrow (Dannevirke). Emplaned 1 Jun 1952 on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 178 days. Awarded NZOSM Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 26 Jul 1952. He was a member of the Wairoa Club which sent food parcels to three members of their club who were serving in Korea T.L. Beattie, R.H. R. Sinton and himself. Later entitled NZDSM. Died 13 Feb 2012 aged 88 years. |
| LILEY, Francis Roy (Frank) | 13270 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Whanganui 24 Nov 1926. Employed as a NZ Railway’s Fireman before he entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 25 May 1950. His training was conducted in Tamaki and in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 15 Jan–24 Aug 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 Feb 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 28 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. He was TSFD to HMS Belfast (RN cruiser) 11 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952 and was then TSFD to Hawea. RTNZ in Hawea via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Lachlan, Tui, Tamaki and Black Prince. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 21 Oct 1954 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona 19 Aug 1956 and was one of the crew who sailed this vessel to Britain to be returned to the RN. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 21 Oct 1955. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and after working up started the RTNZ via the Mediterranean but had to travel by South Africa because of the Suez incident. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki and was DEE on 24 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Brisbane, Australia, 22 Jan 1998. Funeral service for Frank was in Whanganui and his ashes were scattered at the mouth of the Whanganui River. |
| LILLIS, William Joseph (Bill) | 897198 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 9 Mar 1930. Labourer at Colonial Ammunition Co, Mt Eden, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 21 Apr 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs 18 May 1953. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Civil Air and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Sep 1963 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to his unit 29 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1954 and appointed 2i/c Cooks. Advanced to Lance Corporal 15 Oct 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14 Jul 1954 and discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit to Div Sigs Regt 12 Aug 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan 9 Nov for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to Harewood and deplaned 20 Nov 1952 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 101 days. Discharged 11 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, but there is no mention of NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Formerly of Coromandel and Thames. Died Otago Community Hospice, Dunedin, 23 May 2013 aged 83 years. |
| LINAKER, Robert | 208506 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Motueka 11 Feb 1930 Bulldozer driver with State Hydro Department, Inangahua Junction. Attested 9 Jan 1953 as a Kayforce replacement at Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat Aranui to Sydney and from Sydney flown by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam deplaning at Iwakuni, Japan. Entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for return to Sydney, Australia via Hong Kong and Tarakan (in Borneo), transferring at Sydney to a Teal flying boat arriving at Wellington, 19 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 25 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1728 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Nelson. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papatoetoe 16 Feb 2012 aged 82 years. Buried Manukau Memorial Gardens Papatoetoe. |
| LIND, Ronald Alfred (Ron) | 460616 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/05/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Wellington 30 Nov 1929. Mechanic, Ebbett Motors Ltd, Hamilton. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. On exercise at Tihoi Camp 19–21 Jan and again 30 Jan 11 Feb. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Promoted from Driver on 14 Oct 1952 to Staff Sergeant on 1 Dec 1953. He was Ordnance Artificer as Corporal and MSS as Sergeant and Sergeant. “Sergeant Lind is a Cheerful NCO. Knowledgeable and capable. Set a task he completes it with thoroughness and diligence.” Temporary Staff Sergeant 24 Sep 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ reserve. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2000. Died Hamilton 1 Jun 2003 aged 73 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| LINDSAY, John William | 207803 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born 21 May 1925. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Served with the battery and was probably involved with the gun battles at Kapyong and further north M/O from 16 Fd Regt and M/I 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned 26 May 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni for return to Sydney by Qantas flight via Manila to Sydney and by Teal flight to NZ deplaning on 31 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 23 Jul 1952 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Jul 1952 and returned to Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 16 Apr 1997 aged 71 years. |
| LINEHAN, Lawrence Charles | 204642 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 19 Dec 1921. Served in the Army 1 Jul 1940–22 Jul 1943 with Hostilities Only in Auckland Regt Highest rank attained was Sergeant. TSFD to the RNZN 24 Jul 1943 and was issued a new number 7707. Attested as an Ordinary Seaman for the duration of hostilities. Served in Tamaki and sailed in HMS Sheffield (cruiser) to the UK. Also served in HMS King Alfred, Drake, President and was in HMS Golden Hind (Sydney) before returning to Philomel in 1945. Discharged. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a driver for H.E. Orr, Kawhia. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs 4 Mar 1953. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Jul. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ (sailing Regatta) 3 Oct 1953. CTBA NZ Base HQ and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 21 Oct 1953. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 22 Apr 1954. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 7 Oct 1954. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA NZ Base HQ. M/O to Pusan for Embarkation and TSFD to the N Z Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Was AWOL at Ingleburn Camp, south-western Sydney, and was probably changed to another flight. Completed journey to Auckland 27 Nov 1954 deplaning Teal (Flight 9) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 150 days. Discharged 22 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served as a General Duties Man with Service No 17397 at RNZN Devonport. Discharged 22 Feb 1963, engagement terminated. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died 20 Mar 1968 aged 41 years. |
| LINES, Prentice Alfred | 12327 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gravesend, Kent UK, 28 Jan 1907. He was a seaman in the Merchant Navy before he entered the RN on 29 Jun 26 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He served in many ships and stations during his service, His training was conducted in HMS Pembroke followed by HMS Royal Oak where he advanced to Stoker 1st Class. He served in HMS Vindictive (18 Feb–6 May 1930) a heavy cruiser converted to aircraft carrier while being built in 1918. He was drafted to HMS Mantis, a river gunboat based in Shanghai from 7 May 1930–14 May 1932 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 1 May 1935. He also served in HMS Curacao (cruiser). Advanced to Leading Stoker 1 May 1933. He returned to Britain and was in HMS Pembroke 29 Jul 1933–21 Feb 1934 then in HMS Folkstone 29 Feb 1934–21 Aug 1935 and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 3 Feb 1935. HMS Folkstone was also on the China station when he joined her. He also served in HMS Sandpiper (river gunboat) from 22 Aug 1935–16 Apr 1937 where he advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 2 Mar 1936. Sandpiper was dismantled after her build and the sections sent to Shanghai where they were re-assembled. She entered service in 1934 and joined the Yangtse Flotilla. He served in Diomede (cruiser) which was also on the China station 17 Apr 1937 and HMS Osprey a RN Air station. He served in HMS Anthony (destroyer) in 1938 and HMS Achilles (cruiser) just prior to WWII. In Sep 1939 he was serving in HMS Bagshot (minesweeper built towards the end of WWI) based in HMS Terror and HMS Sultan II and accounting base (both in Singapore) and by 15 Mar 1940 was at HMS Nile (Alexandria). He was back in Britain in Aug 1940–Nov 1941 and was drafted to HMS Fortune (destroyer) 14 Nov 1941–1 Apr 1941 and by 1 Apr 1942 she was based in HMS Tana (Kilindini, Mombasa). He then served in HMS Rockrose (corvette based at HMS Afrikander, Gnu and Sheba. Stoker Petty Officer Lines returned to Britain and to HMS Pembroke where he advanced to Chief Stoker (Temporary) on 8 Sep 1944 and served mainly in shore stations until drafted to HMS Carron (destroyer) on 19 Jul 1945. He served in this ship when it was deployed to the Indian Ocean to serve as part of the British Pacific Fleet and returned in her to Britain in mid-1946. His last ship while in the RN was HMS Manxman an Abdiel-class fast minelayer capable of 39.75 knots. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 29 Jun 1948. Released from the RN on 19 Sep 1948. He entered the RNZN at Maori on 5 Jul 1948 (which conflicts with his release date from the RN) as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the next two-days. Drafted to Arabis which had been returned to Britain and was then drafted to HMS Loch Shin which became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948 and remained in this ship until 25 Jan 1953. He was in the crew which brought the ship to NZ and then sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and served mainly on the west coast. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 7 Aug 1949. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters (London Gazette, 23 Dec 1952, p.6732). He later served in Tamaki, Black Prince and Philomel and advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 4 Jul 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea, Naval LS&GC Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. This group of medals was offered for sale by Dix Noonan & Webb, London, on 27–28 Feb 2019 and again on 9 May 2019. A Mr P. A. Lines is listed in the HMNZS Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Handbook. This may be the same man. |
| LINGARD, Peter John | 203650 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Artillery Platoon. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953 but did not proceed overseas. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Aug 1953. Joined Regular Force. Also served in Malaya with 2 NZ Regt 1959–61 at Taiping. Awarded GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Home Command Signal Sqn 1974 |
| LINGARD, Raymond George | 203995 | ? | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan and disembarked three days later and entered Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Discharged 21 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Morrinsville 30 Jan 2013. |
| LINTON, David Alisdair | 204636 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Auckland 24 Jan 1932. Survey cadet working with E.L. Robinson Reg. Surveyor, Rotorua. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. M/O to Trentham Camp for Officers Selection Board 10–14 Mar 1953. Sent to Burnham for Corps Training. TSFD to RNZA to be trained at Technical Assistant 4 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt 16 Aug 1953 and attached FAP to CATC Inchon for an Artillery course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC 27 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Nov 1953, to Temporary Bombardier 15 Jan 1954 and to Bombardier 9 Feb 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(v) List (OCTU) 19 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for TRNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas 218 days. He was ordered to report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. M/O OCTU for Discharge 6 May 1954. SOS Kayforce 4 Jun 1954 and TSFD to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. His employer applied for his release from Kayforce on the grounds work of national importance (surveys for establishment of returned servicemen and forestry work. The Labour Department investigated and release recommend but he was still required to perform certain TF Service. Further training was later suspended. |
| LINTON, Gerald William | 14583 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Carterton, Wairarapa 12 Jun 1937. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy Telegraphist on 27 May 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 9 Apr 1954–18 Apr 1955. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 12 Dec 1954. Served in Philomel and Hawea. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in the Korean area with the British Far East Fleet. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Later served in Philomel and Wakefield. Sent to the UK, 11 May 1960 to become one of the crew to bring Otago to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet in 1961. Served again in Wakefield and Philomel. DEE 11 Jun 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| LINWOOD, Gordon Kenneth | 897382 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Dipton, Southland 15 Dec 1929. Mill Hand at McKenzies Mill, Fairlie. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcement. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight at to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the next day. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–22 Sep 1954 and was discharged to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 8) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died 28 Aug 2016 aged 85 years. |
| LISTER, Anthony Parnham | 12662 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Chingford, London, UK, 22 May 1925. NOK his mother Mrs Ann Elizabeth Lister of London, UK. He was a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy on 2 Aug 1945. Served in the Royal Navy from 2 Aug 1943–21 Jan 1947 as a Stores Assistant (SA) with Service No C/MX610704. Served mainly in shore stations such as Royal Arthur, Pembroke, HMS Baldur III (Iceland) and St Judno? but was drafted to Eskimo (destroyer) 16 Feb 1946–20 Jan 1947 which was used at the time as an accommodation ship for crews of minesweepers. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant (Temporary) 24 Apr 1946. Released from the RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve 26 Mar 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London 20 Feb 1949 as Stores Assistant (SA) and advanced the next day to Leading Stores Assistant. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crewmember that brought the ship to NZ. He remained in Tutira and advanced to Stores Petty Officer 14 Jun 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces on Korea and served on both east and west coasts of Korea. On RTNZ on 30 May 1951 he then served in Philomel followed by Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–8 Aug 1954. Later served in Bellona, Rotoiti where he was a member of a ship's crew for Operation Grapple the New Zealand monitoring of Nuclear Explosions in the southern hemisphere. Also served in Irirangi, Royalist and Endeavour. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZSSM Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal and Gratuity. Entitled to NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Discharged to RA on 29 Jun 1965. Living at Birkdale, Auckland, 2003. Died Onewa, Auckland, 26 Dec 2015, aged 90. |
| LISTER, David Pentland | 728926 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Wellington 24 Oct 1932. Served in 3rd Intake of CMT. Employed as a fibrous plasterer for M.J. Walsh, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 6 Jan 1955 and M/I to this unit 0n 9 Jan. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–25 Feb 1955 and discharged direct to unit. Granted 9 days R&R leave 16–26 Oct 1955 (inclusive). Attached FAP NZ Base HQ (Cooking Course). Went AWOL on 2nd day of his course. Committed a miscellany of errors during Feb and Mar 1956 which cost him time and money. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 May 1956. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZ Comp BCFK 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 29 Sep 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died about 2017 aged about 84 years. |
| LISTER, Keith Richard | 12584 | Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Chingford, Essex 22 Jun 1928. Employed as a stockbroker’s clerk before he entered the RN on 14 Nov 1945. His Service No C/JX 15362 dates from 14 Nov 1945–7 Feb 1948. Entered as Boy 1st Class in Victory III (Portsmouth) and served in the training ship Foudroyant and then in Duke and advanced to Ordinary Signalman 22 Dec 1945. Served in Scotia and Pembroke. Drafted to St Brides Bay (AA Frigate) based in St Angelo (Malta) 23 Aug 1946–17 Nov 1947 and advanced to Signalman (Provisional) 22 Sep 1946. Released from the RN 7 Feb 1928. Entered RNZN in London 30 Jan 1949 and came to NZ as a crewman in Tutira. Underwent training courses at HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Penguin before he was drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951. Served in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast, in this ship and RTNZ 8 May 1952. During this tour overseas he advanced to Leading Signalman. Later served at Irirangi (Waiouru) and in Black Prince, Wakefield and Philomel. He returned to the UK and was DEE 23 Jan 1955. was later living in Wanstead, London, SE-1. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LITTLE, Arthur Trevor William | 204307 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 15/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Greatford, near Bulls, 18 Jul 1926. Tyre re-treader for Dargaville Tyre and Rubber Co. Attested in Kayforce 11 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 21 May 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 31 Oct and was discharged to unit 8 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 11 Nov 1953. M/O to Kobe for embarkation 28 Jan 1954. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed to journey to New Zealand by air. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged 14 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1736 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Dargaville. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 5 Sep 2017 aged 91 years. |
| LITTLE, James Allen | 11592 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin 1 Oct 1928. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki 2 Oct 1947 to 1 Oct 1948. Drafted to Bellona on 2 Oct 1948 and RUN on 23 Oct 1948. Returned to Bellona 26 Oct 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Aug 1949. Served in Philomel 9 May 1950 and RUN on 20 May 1950. Recovered and returned to Philomel 15 Aug 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 7 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. While in Korea he was granted 14 days leave in HMAS Commonwealth (shore base in Kure). Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar and he was drafted to Philomel 9 Mar 1952. No medallic awards shown on his posting card but is entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 1 Oct 1953. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LITTLE, Walter Leonard (Dinty) | 206631 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wairoa 26 Jul 1929. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on MV Devonshire 3 Mar 1952. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 29 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. Admitted 25 ADS 20 May 1952, to 26 Fd Amb and then to American MASH 21 May 1952 diagnosed as Haemoraegic Fever (which was quite common in Korea) and was discharged direct to unit on 11 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt LAD 4 Aug 1952 and was returned to 16 Fd Regt 3 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Jul 1953. Embarked Kure 2 Aug 1953 in HMNZS Hawea for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LITTLETON, Jonathan | 206038 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base Tpt Section. May have also served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Aug 1952. Joined Regular Force but was discharged soon after. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mangatainoka, Eketahuna 22 Jun 1998. Buried in the Pahiatua Cemetery. |
| LITTLEWOOD, George Maurice | 204332 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/07/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Huntly, Waikato, 8 May 1930. Timber worker and driver for C & A Odlin, Petone. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Nov 1953. He carried out his duties in a reliable and conscientious manner. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 Mar 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 350 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Returned to Pukekohe. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Medals unclaimed until Nov 2013. Died Pukekohe 27 Apr 2013 aged 82 years. |
| LLEWELL, Walter Isaac | 204142 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Matamata on 2 Jul 1928. Employed as a farmhand at Miranda on the south-west corner of the Firth of Thames. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Accommodated in Larrakeyah Barracks Darwin until onward travel by air (Qantas or BCPA) was arranged. Travelled from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 and sailed to Pusan, Korea disembarking 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy the day he arrived in Korea. He worked in the Composite Platoon and appeared to have worked delivering stores and equipment, rations and ammunition. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 18 Apr 1953 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 20 Apr 1954. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland from Teal flight from Sydney on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papakura, 13 Jan 1996 aged 72 years. |
| LLEWELLYN, Stephen Peter | 206087 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 07/12/2050 | 23/08/2054 | Born Hereford UK, 18 Jul 1913. Came from Brackley, North Hants, England, UK. Served in 2 NZEF 1939–45. Author of Journey Towards Christmas, the first official unit WWII history to be published. Freelance journalist from Wellington. Advance Party No.1, RNZAF. Photographed at Whenuapai before embarking on a RNZAF Dakota of No.41 Sqn with Brigadier Park on 7 Dec 1950. Appointed MBE, QB Hons 1953 (Was in HQ NZ Kayforce, Japan at time of the award). Public Relations Officer 1950–53, OC Div HQ Transport Platoon 1953–54. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, RNZASC, 23 Mar 1955. Next-of-kin Mrs M.H. Llewellyn (mother), Brackley, North Hants, England, UK. Published a novel in 1957 about his experiences in Korea and Japan. Died suddenly of a heart condition at Waikanae 14 Nov 1960 aged 47 years. He wrote several novels under the pen name of Michael Ellis. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| LLOYD, Donald Hugh | 459111 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Paeroa on 5 Aug 1931. He was employed as a sharemilker at Morrinsville before he entered the RNZN on 4 Jun 1953 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and was then drafted to Bellona from 27 Oct 1953–19 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Apr 1954–13 Oct 1955. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 4 Jun 1954 and the Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 21 Mar 1955. Served in Philomel 14 Oct 1955–31 Mar 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Sep 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 Served in Philomel 5 Sep 1958–27 Nov 1959. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 7 Apr 1959. Served briefly in Otago and was sent to Britain as a member of the crew to bring Taranaki to NZ to join the RNZ fleet. Discharged 10 Jun 1962 ‘Free’ on Compassionate Grounds. Became a crane drive after discharge from the RNZN. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LLOYD, Noel Richard | 896144 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born in Timaru 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. UN Korea Medal in private collection in New Zealand. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1740 sent by Registered Mail 11 Jul 1957 on Schedule No.12 to an address in Timaru. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 26 Jan 1965 aged 33 years. |
| LLOYD, Richard | 458005 | Sapper | Attached 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 02/06/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Kopuawhara near Mahia, 27 Dec 1932. He may have been an early witness to the flash flood that killed 21 people in 1938 as it swept through this small Public Works Camp. Tractor driver and Mechanic at the Ministry of Works Camp Mangakino. He was in the 3rd CMT Intake then in the TF and served in 1 Hauraki Regt and also in 51 Bty RNZA. M/O on TSFR to Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce 3 Feb 1954. Posted to RNZE in Papakura Camp 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 11 Jun 1954 and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt, Royal Engineers 14 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and CTBA attached 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Served in 16 Fd Regt, attached FAP to 42 Fd Regt RA on 15 Sep 1954. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 6 Nov 1954. Discharged direct to unit, RSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 23 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Committed a number of misdemeanours which cost him time and money. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4–8 Apr 1955 and was discharged to unit. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Feb 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 16 Feb 1956 and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 263 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 22 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force and was posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp. Later based in Ipoh in north Malaya and served in HQ Coy. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington from TSS Captain Cook 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1741 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Mangakino. Died Tauranga 10 Jul 2019 (to be confirmed) aged 87 years. |
| LLOYDD, Trevor Graham | 9373 | Chief Ordnance Artificer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 26 Oct 1921. Employed as a brass finisher before he entered the RNZN as an Acting Ordnance Artificer on 30 Mar 1944. He initially served in mainly on shore stations and advanced to OA4 on 30 Sep 1945. Drafted to Bellona on 3 Feb 1947. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class 30 Mar 1947. He then served mainly in Philomel, Bellona, HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Rushcutter and returned to Philomel and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on 30 Mar 1951. Advanced to Acting Chief Ordnance Artificer 1 Jun 1951 and to Chief Ordnance Artificer 1 Jun 1952. Between 16 Jan 1953 and 3 Jan 1957 he served in Black Prince, Bellona, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 4 Jan 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but Trevor remained in Royalist until 9 Nov 1958. His final period of service was in Philomel. Discharged to RA on 4 Sep 1959. Awarded British Empire Medal (NY Hons Jan 1958), War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal, ERII Coronation Medal (3 Jun 1953) and the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 7 Apr 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| LOADER, Neale Howard | 206061 | Private | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 21/03/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan, with Service No 829018, Bandsman, HQ Base. Motor mechanic from Masterton. Next-of-kin Mrs M.E. Loader (mother), Masterton. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and these were sent to Masterton. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1742 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Masterton. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Masterton 30 Oct 2007. |
| LOBB, Cecil Clarence | 200022 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 21/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth, Taranaki during Oct 1909. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9 p.234 as 617069 Captain NZASC. Enlisted Stratford, Taranaki. Company manager. His wife was his NOK who was at New Plymouth. From Ex 2 Fed Regt, RNZA. Appointed to Kayforce 14 Jul 1952 and emplaned 25 Aug 1952 with 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplane SOS Emergency Force and is TSFD from 2 Fd Regt, RNZA, to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with the rank of Capt, 3 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 29 Oct 1965 aged 56 years. |
| LOCHORE, William Francis (Screamer or Bill) | 32417 | Lance Corporal | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 31/01/2052 | 28/08/2053 | Born Wellington 25 Jul 1930. Joined the Interim Army then joined the Regular Force on 1 Apr 1948. Discharged at his own request 31 Aug 1951 so he could join Kayforce. Had Served in CD Constr Coy, RNZE and had been involved in work at Trentham and for 10 Coast Regt RNZA. Welder for Central Motors, Petone. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Reverted to Sapper 18 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 5 Apr 1952. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 13 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 272 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 1 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North 2003. Died at The Arohanui Hospice, 19 Dec 2006 aged 76 years. |
| LOCKE, Trevor | 818814 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Christchurch on 13 Sep 1931. Employed as a carpenter by J Graham & Sons of Christchurch. Enlisted in the Regular Force 4 Jun 1952 as a sapper and was posted to Southern District Construction Sqn, Addington, Christchurch. Regular Force RNZE draughtsman from Southern Military District. Seconded to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Emplaned 7 Oct 1953 at Wellington on a Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 16 Oct 1953 and was attached FAP to NZ Section 28 Fd Engr Regt, Royal Engineers. Was involved in an accident with a 3-ton Dodge tip Truck on 24 Sep 1953. He was working with the Special Works Section at the time. M/I NZ Base HQ from 28 Fd Engr Regt 18 Dec 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll on the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 7.30am 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 92 days. He would have to be at the embarkation point in Sydney perhaps 10pm for the flight back to NZ. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 15 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Injured his right knee which kept him from work from 30 Jul to 17 Nov 1954. TSFD2 Feb 1955 from the RF to the TF at his own request on payment 2 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Kaiapoi 31 May 2014 aged 82 years. |
| LOCKINGTON, James | 784227 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/03/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Suva, Fiji 2 Apr 1931. Labourer for Kirkpatricks Ltd, Nelson. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZA 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 15 Jun 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 1–10 Aug 1953 and was discharged to his unit (pneumonia). Attached FAP 16th Inf Workshop 15–18 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 29 May 1954. Next attached FAP to CATC Inchon 13–27 Jun 1954 then returned to 16 Fd Regt 27 Jun 1954 and was again attached FAP to CATC Inchon 13–31 Sep 1954. Granted a further 12 months extension to his service in Korea dating from 30 Sep 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 9 Mar 1955. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Aug 1955 to guard prisoner. CTBA to Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Aug 1955 and M/I to N Z Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Sep 1955 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Approval was granted for him to extend his tour for a further 12 months 30 Sep 1955 and take his furlough in Hong Kong 27 Feb–6 Mar 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to N Z Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas three years 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Rotorua, 5 Jan 1989 aged 58 years Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LODGE, Charles Ronald (Ron) | 203786 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/12/2053 | Born Frankton Junction on 9 Sep 1928. Car salesman for Beale Motors, Rotorua before joining Kayforce on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Quad Driver Baker 2 section, 161 Bty. Driver Field Regiment. RTNZ 19 Jul 1952 and re-embarked for Korea on 8 Sep 1952. Promoted to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant then to Staff Sergeant during tour in Korea. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Also played in NZ Kayforce Cricket Team. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Mar 1954. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Rotorua 2006. Died Rotorua Hospital 8 Oct 2020 aged 92 years. |
| LOFTUS, Thomas Marshall Allan | 206742 | Captain | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 19 Jan 1928. Laboratory Assistant, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. Enlisted 16 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His Next-of-kin came from Devonport. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 on Teal aircraft to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Iwakuni, deplaning 4 Sep 1952. Adjutant Hiro Base Camp Sep–Dec 1952. Entered Korea 9 Dec 1952. RTNZ on furlough 17 Apr 1954 by air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Re-embarked for Korea on 2 Jun 1954. Battery Captain 162 Bty. Embarked Pusan 10Nov 1954 for RTNZ by SS New Australia to Brisbane and by air from Brisbane to New Zealand arriving 20 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 16 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Eastbourne, Wellington in 2004. Died Upper Hutt on 10 Sep 2017 aged 89 years. |
| LOGAN, Thomas Henry | 13999 | Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth 21 Apr 1927. Appointed to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 as Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental). Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 bound for Korea. Visited 16 Fd Regt in Korea for possible dental treatments. TSFD to Hawea 28 Jun 1953 and RTNZ in Hawea on 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Later served in Black Prince and Royalist (Aug 1957 to Jun 1958) in Malayan and Korea waters. Served in RNZN to 1969 by which time he held the rank of Surgeon Commander (Dental). TSFD to the Army in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel when all military dental services were merged. Later promoted to Colonel. Retired from the Armed forces in 1977. Returned to the Naval List as Surgeon Captain (Dental) RNZN (Retd). Appointed MBE 1965 and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Keen swimmer and water polo player and he was captain of the NZ Water Polo Team at the 1950 Empire Games. |
| LOMAS, Eric Alfred | 207804 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/10/2051 | Came from Dunedin? Ex TF soldier. Enlisted in KMB in Dunedin on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Wounded in action–lost an eye. ETD Iwakuni 8 Oct 1951 for RTNZ for surgery. Deplaned Auckland 16 Oct 1951 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Dunedin. Discharged 18 Jan 1952. Died about 1969, aged 40 years. His family were later advised to apply for his other medallic awards, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LOMAX, Frederick | 204414 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 07/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born West Bromwich, England 16 Sep 1926. Labourer NZ Forest Products, Kinleith, Tokoroa and stated he was also a seaman. Attested in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 17 Apr 1952. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA chartered flight via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 9 Aug 1952. He was a cook in Kayforce. TSFD from RNZA to RNZEME 9 Aug 1952. Did not adhere to R&SOs. Committed several misdeeds including AWOL and converting a vehicle. Sent to Forces Punishment Centre Seoul 2–16 Dec 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt LAD and remained on the NZ Roll 16 Feb 1954. M/O to embarkation. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 4 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied for service in 2 NZ Regt but was assessed as not suitable. Died Auckland 31 Jan 1962 aged 36 years. |
| LONDON, Ian Charles | 13964 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rotorua 5 Jan 1931. Employed as an upholsterer before he entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1951 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 27 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–22 Apr 1954 then to Bellona 23 Apr 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Jun 1955. He was briefly in Philomel and was drafted again to Bellona as a member of the ship’s company to take the ship back to the RN in Britain. While in Britain he was in HMS Collingwood 16 Dec 1955–4 Aug 1956. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 13 Jul 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 5 Aug 1956 as a member of the crew to bring the vessel to NZ. She set out to travel back to NZ via the Mediterranean, but the Suez incident meant she had to come back via South Africa. On RTNZ he remained in Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince and Tamaki. DEE 26 Sep 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Initially went to Judea, Tauranga. |
| LONG, Anthony David | 15613 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK, on 5 Jul 1930. Served in the RN from 5 Jul 1947 with the Serv. No P/SSX 661486 and completed his Special Service engagement on 4 Jul 1955. The Royal Navy ships in which he served are not known. He reached the rate of Acting Petty Officer. Completed his service in the RN and was booked to travel to NZ on the TSS Captain Cook from Glasgow on 18 Oct 1955. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Oct 1955 at Maori, London as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman (QA?) on the succeeding day. His passage to NZ was on TSS Captain Cook due to sail from Glasgow 18 Oct 1955. On arrival in NZ was drafted to Philomel 19 Oct 1955–19 Dec 1956. In Tamaki 20 Dec 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 22 Dec 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer 15 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for working up exercises with the RAN before proceeding onto Singapore. Was involved in a bombardment of suspected Communist positions in the Kotta Tinggi area of Johore and then sailed onto Hong Kong and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ was again in Philomel 21 Nov 1958–31 Aug 1960. Drafted to Philomel 1 Sep 1960–29 Jan 1961. Again served in Tamaki and was drafted to Taranaki 15 May 1963–2 Jan 1965. In Philomel to complete his service. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 20 Oct 1963. Discharged to RA 14 Oct 1967. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Awarded the British Empire Medal NY Hons Jan 1979. Tony Long was prepared to serve a little longer and became the caretaker of the Defence property at Whangaparaoa. |
| LONG, Arthur Gratton | 9832 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wairoa on 24 Nov 1922. Regular serviceman. NZ Military Forces 1941–43 (Jones); RNZAF 1943–44 (Service No 435851) applied for service in Fleet Air Arm at an earlier date and was permitted by Air Department to appear before a Naval Selection Board on 10 Apr 1944. Served in RNZN 1944–46 and again 1949-1954. Awarded War Medal and The NZ Was Service Medal 1939–45. Appointed to Hawea as Instructor Lieutenant and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. A few notes given by Arthur Long covering 10–20 May 1951 in Chinampo area are included in Tales from Korea by G.F. Hopkins. A second set of notes cover a period from 17–31 Jul 1951. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived back at Devonport 8 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He then served in Tamaki. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later served in Rotoiti. Later served as Takapuna Grammar Sea Cadet Corps Officer. |
| LONG, Richard George | 203631 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Dunedin 30 Aug 1920. Farmer at Taradale then storeman from Ponsonby, Auckland. Served in 2 NZEF 1942–43, RNZAF 1943–45. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. KILLED IN ACTION 13 Jan 1951 (aged 30 years) by guerrillas at Samnangjin-ni about 10 miles from Miryang (40 miles from Pusan). He and Gunner MacDonald had been overseeing stragglers from the NZ convoy and got separated from the convoy when darkness fell. See McGibbon Vol.2, p.67. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Requiem Mass was conducted by Father Jesse Kingan, Senior Chaplain to Kayforce. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Family later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM and New Zealand Memorial Cross. |
| LONG, Selwyn Victor | 203689 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 03/08/2054 | Born Auckland 10 Feb 1916. Also served in 2 NZEF 1939–45. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.1 p.105 with Service No 8657 as a Private in 4 Fd Amb. Sailed from NZ in the First Echelon in 1940. Chiropodist from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB late Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1959 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Camp Hospital staff, Force HQ. Promoted to Sergeant. CTBA NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(iii) List for furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned Auckland on 10 May 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Jun 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ on civil air flights arriving at Auckland 3 Aug 1954. Mentioned in Despatches as Sergeant (London Gazette, No.40012, of 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” RTNZ as Staff Sergeant. Discharged 4 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Discharged Sergeant 29 Mar 1967. Died Christchurch, 16 Jul 1990. |
| LONGDEN, Robert Marshall (Bob) | 508037 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 27/02/2055 | Born Frankton Junction on 17 Feb 1932. First intake of CMT in 1950 as an 18-year-old. Serving TF soldier in 4th Medium Regiment RNZA based in Hamilton. Enlisted in Kayforce about Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 13 Aug 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and entered Japan 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and travelled to Seoul by train which was an uncomfortable 12-hour trip. Served in 162 Bty (Dog troop), 16 Fd Regt as a Driver Operator. He noted the intense cold of the winter and noticed the number of hungry children in Seoul. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon to attend an NZO’s course. Promoted to Lance Bombardier and then Bombardier during the tour of duty. Served north of the Imjin River on the Kansas Line. Helped build an Observation Post Tunnel on the front line. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Feb 1955 for RTNZ and travelled by civil air via Hong Kong, Manila, Laubuan (North Borneo) and Sydney to deplane Wellington 27 Feb 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1955 and posted to TF unit back to 4th Medium Regiment RNZA at Hamilton. Later revisited Korea and noted how much had change and the prosperity of the South Koreans. Living at Otorohanga 2006. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). A video interview was recorded by Korean War Legacy Foundation on 15 Feb 2017 two days before his 87th birthday. |
| LONGHURST, Leslie Charles | 204143 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Gravesend, Kent, UK, 2 Ju 1924. Served three and a half years in the Royal Navy in Auxiliary cruisers. Highest rate achieved was a Stoker Petty Officer with Service No NAP/R 237904. Contractor and seaman. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned 23 Aug 1951 Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for travel by sea to Pusan, disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 6 Jan 1952 and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Jan 1952 (Malaria). Re-admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 days later. Discharged 4 Feb but was re-admitted nine days later. Discharged 25 Feb 1953 to NZ Base HQ and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1952. M/O and posted 17 Jan 1953 to NZ Base HQ. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Apr–12 May 1953 (Malaria). TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Apparently went missing about 1960. Understand the Salvation Army tried to trace him without success. |
| LONGLEY, Athol Brian | 12465 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Tuatapere 3 Feb 1931. Was involved in a motor engineering workshop before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki through to 1 Jun 1949. Drafted to Bellona 2 Jun–20 Sep 1949. Served in Pukaki 21 Sep 1949–26 Jun 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman 28 Feb 1950. Sent to HMAS Watson 20 Jul–2 Nov 1950 for a Radar Plotter 3rd Class Course. On RTNZ he was in Philomel briefly before being drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea until RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 13 Mar 1952–15 Jan 1953. He then served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–20 Sep 1954. DEE 2 Feb 1955. He then served in the RNZNVR for six years and apparently then joined the Army. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Ngaruawahia 16 Jan 1991 aged 60 years. |
| LONGMUIR, Richard James | 13482 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 15 Oct 1930. Coal miner at Glen Massey, Ngaruawahia before joining RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 17 Sep 1951–30 May 1952 and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel 31 May–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 he remained in his ship until drafted to Philomel 3 Nov 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 30 Sep 1954. Drafted to Bellona 6 Dec 1954 and reverted to Able Seaman the same day. Returned to Philomel 17 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The remnant of his file shows that he was paid a Korean Gratuity. Discharged 26 Feb 1955 BNPS. Died Ngaruawahia, 16 Jan 1991 aged 61 years. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Not known if he received any of these medallic awards. |
| LOONEY, Eric Rex | 206508 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born New Plymouth 20 Apr 1930. Dairy Farmer on his father’s farm Okato, Taranaki. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep for the sea journey to Pusan, disembarked 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 24 Mar 1953 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med to his unit 10 May 1953. Also spent time in 38 Canadian Fd Amb 27–29 May 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. SOS Kayforce and discharged 9 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 20 Jan 2015 aged 84. |
| LOPES, James McLean | 204253 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 10/09/2053 | Born Thames 22 Sep 1928. Plate Layer, for Smith and Brown, Auckland. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952. AWOL 18 Jul–20 Jul 1952 (46½ hours) attached FAP Mandora Camp. Hiro 21 Jul 1952. (Possibly for Cooking course.) Attached FAP NZRTU 30 Aug–6 Sep 1952 from Brit JRB (Cooking Course) Returned to 16 Fd Regt 13 Sep 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo on three occasions for various periods 28 Feb–8 Apr 1953: 11–15 Jun again 20–27 Jun 1953 and again 30 Jun 1953. AWOL again 6 Aug 1953 (19 hours). TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Aug 1953 for RTNZ (medical). Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1953 (walking medical) and deplaned Wellington 10 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 118 days. Travelled by train Wellington–Auckland and was under further medical care Middlemore Hospital. Discharged 14 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LOPES, Lindsay Milen Edwyn | 13372 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Mamaku, near Rotorua 27 Oct 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 15 Jun 1950 and after six months training in Tamaki advanced to Boy 1st Class. His first sea service was in Bellona from 8 May to 17 Aug 1951 followed by a period in Kaniere before he returned to Bellona on 20 Nov 1951. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Apr 1952 and left that ship a month later. Drafted 8 Jul 1952 to Hawea and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 4 Aug 1952. While in the Korea he advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Jul 1953. Returning to NZ 29 Aug 1953 he was in Philomel before being sent to HMAS Rushcutter, a radar and anti-submarine training school. On returning to NZ he was noted as serving in P3551 for a month but in May 1955 he returned to HMAS Rushcutter for a further four-months course. On RTNZ Able Seaman Lopes was next drafted to Kiwi and then served in Pukaki when she was involved in nuclear testing (Operation Grapple) 1957–58. DEE 26 Oct 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSSM (Nuclear Testing). From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| LOPES, Terrence Henry McLean | 10468 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 22 Aug 1926. Joined RNZN for 12 years from 1 Dec 1944, reduced to six years 1 Apr 1946,and then to three years from 1 Apr 1949. Enlisted as an Assistant Steward and underwent training in Tamaki and then in Philomel. Drafted 1 Feb 1945 to Killegray (an anti-sub and mine-sweeping trawler) and advanced to Steward 2 Oct 1945. Drafted to Gambia 7 Nov 1945 but was too late for war service. He also served in Arbutus and in Philomel (Waiouru) and then served in Bellona 4 Jul 1947 to 10 Oct 1950. Advanced to Leading Steward on 1 Dec 1949 while serving in Bellona. He then served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Taupo 12 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korean waters. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Hawea 7 Oct 1951 and returned to Auckland on 18 Mar 1952. DEE 9 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Terry Lopes is mentioned in an article Vic Pawley wrote about of some men in Hawea’s Spotting Party that went ashore at the Han River as published in K Force Despatches, May 2005. |
| LORD, Arthur | 13883 | Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born on 27 May 1920 in the UK. He entered the RN on a 12-year engagement on 19 Feb 1940 as an Ordnance Artificer 5th Class (OA5). After initial naval training he was drafted to Ramsy (US Lend Lease destroyer) 29 Jan 1941–6 Dec 1942 and operated from three naval bases during this time. Advanced to OA4 on 27 Nov 1941. He then served in several shore bases until sent to the USA to HMS Asbury (later known as HMS Saker) an RN Administration Shore Station in New York 28 Nov 1942 awaiting posting to Thane (escort carrier) on 26 Jan 1944 and sailed to Vancouver where she was to receive her full crew. Until she was fully fitted-out she was used as an accommodation ship. Arthur Lord advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class on 27 May 1944. Thane was used mainly in the role of an aircraft ferry vessel taking aircraft from the USA to South Africa, Britain, Egypt then again to Britain. He was back in Victory on 27 May 1944, served in Excellent (shore station) 31 May 1945–5 Jan 1946 and then served in Nelson (old battleship) 6 Jan–15 Jun 1946. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 15 Jun 1946. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal and may have other medals related to his WWII service. Entered RNZN at Maori (London) on 14 Aug 1952 as an OA4 and advanced the next day to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Pukaki (then in the Reserve Fleet) and remained in Pukaki as she was refitted again for service. She sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1954. On RTNZ he served in Bellona, Black Prince and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 29 Sep–15 Dec 1956. Drafted on 4 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Artificer Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince again, Philomel and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on 25 Jul 1959. He was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Jul–17 Dec 1960. His service then rotated between Philomel and Otago. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 3 Aug 1961. Advanced to Chief Ordnance Artificer on 16 Dec 1961 while serving in Otago. Then served in COMAUCK 12 Jun 1967. Discharged to RA on 25 May 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LORD, Valentine George (Val) | 35027 | Lance Corporal | Attached 5 RTR | RNZAC | 26/07/2054 | 13/01/2055 | Born 13 Apr 1929 but claimed 1925. Regular Force soldier. Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Served with 5 Royal Tank Regt, British Army. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. SOS Kayforce 31 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Later Staff Sergeant at Burnham Camp. Discharged 26 Feb 1977. Later awarded the NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 7 Sep 2015 aged 86 years. |
| LORIMER, Bruce Maxwell | 208795 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Came from New Plymouth. Enlisted circa 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. 28 days detention less 2 days remission 2 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2009. |
| LOTHIAN, Thomas | 206795 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2052 | 18/06/2054 | Born 15 Dec 1928. Came from Masterton. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. Later promoted Sergeant. Posted to NZ Base Camp, Hiro, Japan. Had personal property stolen by another Kayforce serviceman. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and Deplaned in country 18 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LOURIE, Errold | 206509 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Born Hastings 29 Jul 1928. Bushman for T.D. Webster, Rotorua. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep for travel by sea to Pusan and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 May 1952 and appointed 2i/c section and promoted Temporary Corporal 27 Aug 1952 and appointed Section Leader. Reverts to Lance Corporal on ceasing to be Section Leader 18 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal and again appointed Section Leader 6 Dec 1952 and to Corporal 6 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 on Qantas flight for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 21 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 21 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Oct 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1753 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to his address in Hastings. |
| LOVE, Donald Ker (Don) | 203459 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Winnipeg, Canada 2 Jul 1929. Joiner for B.R. Quinlan, Rotorua. Attested 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for travel by sea to Pusan, entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and M/I (Posted) 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 8 Mar 1952. Accidentally injured 15 Mar 1952 (petrol burns to face) admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 8 Apr to Brit Com Convalescent Depot and discharged to NZ Base HQ 28 Apr 1952. M/O to NZRTU 29 Apr and remained in that unit until TSFD to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Jul 1953. Lance Bombardier to be Temporary Bombardier whilst holding appointment of Instructor 1 May 1953. During his time in NZRTU he was promoted through to Bombardier. “Very conscientious and a diligent and honest worker.” Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 (same flight as Corporal Lourie) and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland from a Teal flight 20 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 20 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested 19 May 1958 in TF and served in 1 Hauraki Regt to be Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 11 Nov 1959. Attended an Anti-tank Course Aug 1960 at Army Schools Waiouru. He was, “…a keen and proficient student. In his written test he obtained top marks.” Discharged at own request as Warrant Officer 2nd Class 17 Aug 1964. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Don was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Living at Feilding in Nov 2000. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1754 was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives) where it remains. |
| LOVE, Frederick Noho | 208507 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born 1 Aug 1923. Came from Takaka, Nelson. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted as a member of the 1st Replacement draft. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney on 27 May 1952. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier. Attended two-day course at 10 Field Hygiene Section 14–15 May 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Expected time of arrival in Wellington was 7.30am so may have been a midnight flight from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1755 was sent to him in Tinwald 11 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1984. |
| LOVE, Gerald (Gerry) | 13495 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Chatto Creek, Central Otago, 14 Oct 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN on 29 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 25 Aug–20 Nov 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 28 Aug 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 bound for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Travelled to Korean waters via Singapore and Hong Kong. Engine Room Boiler attendant. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea in winter and summer and was on board the ship when it went up the Han River and anchored. She lost two anchors in the hurry to get out of the range of Communist gunners when they open fire on her and straddled the ship. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sydney. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and then Black Prince 20 Sep 1954–18 Apr 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 8 Nov 1955. Also served in Bellona for a brief period before returning the Black Prince 19 Aug 1955–13 Sep 1956. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 8 Apr 1956 Served in Philomel 14 Sep 1956–14 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist 15 Jan 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters during the 2nd Commission of this ship between May 1957 and Jul 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. DEE 13 Oct 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Living at Alexandra 2007. Died Alexandra 10 Oct 2010 in his 78th year. |
| LOVE, Sydney Ronald | 204300 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Came from Wellington. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 29 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1756 was sent 11 Jul 1957 to his given address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LOVEDAY, Mervyn Allan | 208916 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Rotherham, North Canterbury 14 Aug 1928. Farmhand and sometime painter’s labourer for AA Construction Ltd, Timaru. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Admitted hospital Sydney 26 Aug 1953. Emplaned Sydney ex hospital 4 Sep 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1953. Committed to Brit Com MCE for 21 days detention for misdemeanour (because of these unable to fly) from Sydney. Released to NZRTU 3 Oct 1953. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Oct 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 22–26 Jan 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 1–9 Sep 1954 and discharged to unit. Further admissions to Hospital 23–29 Oct 1953 and again 5–12 Feb 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged 8 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died Timaru 7 Apr 1966, aged 37 years. |
| LOVELL, John Trevor | 204206 | ? | ? | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LOVELOCK, Ian Fraser | 208543 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 04/03/2054 | Born Timaru 12 Feb 1929. Enlisted in the Regular Force 9 Jan 1950 but was discharged at his own request 27 Jul 1950. Transport Driver for Geraldine Transport Coy. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned on the flying boat Aranui at Evans Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 for flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas or BCPA via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952; was posted to and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl the same day and immediately posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. Committed some misdemeanours. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 7 Jun and M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 Jun 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Nov 1954. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji and arrived in Auckland on 2 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 293 days. Discharged 11 May 1954 and returned to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Aldwins Rest Home, Christchurch 22 Aug 2022 aged 92 years. |
| LOVETT, Birkeland Mason (Birke) | 203546 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born 21 Apr 1928. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in KMB late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Appointed Records clerk, Force HQ. Also served in Fox Troop 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland on 22 May 1952. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Russell 2004. Northland Rep for NZKVA, 2004. Died Russell, 7 Jun 2005 aged 77 years. Buried in the Russel Cemetery, Far North District, Northland. He and his wife Gillian were associated with Birklands by The Bridge Ltd and were appointed to the company 13 Feb 1964. |
| LOVEY, John | 2277 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Rotorua on 27 Sep 1922. He was also known as Tione Tukotahi. Was a farmhand at Makaraka, Gisborne. Entered NZ Division Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class 22 Jan 1941. Initial training undertaken in Tamaki and then embarked on Monowai (by now an armed merchant cruiser) 22 Feb 1941–17 Jun 1942. He advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 22 Dec 1941. Shown at HMS Saker, a shore station just outside New York City (it also had other locations in the USA) from 26 Aug 1943–6 Feb 1944 used by crews picking up ships allocated to the Royal Navy or under long repair in the USA. He was then in HMS Saker (Labuan) which meant he was waiting for the frigate HMS Labuan. Drafted to Eagle 9 Sep 1944 to 31 Oct 1945 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 2 Mar 1945. The first aircraft carrier named Eagle was sunk on 11 Aug 1942. He was in Drake 2 Jul–31 Oct 1945 and then RTNZ and served in Philomel being held against that station from 1 Nov 1945. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Permanent) 2 Mar 1946. Served in Achillies 16 Jul–17 Sep 1946 and was a member of the crew that sailed her back to Britain where it was handed back to the RN on 17 Sep 1946. Returning to NZ he was stationed in Philomel or Tamaki until drafted to Bellona 5 Apr 1950–14 Jan 1951 being advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 28 Sep 1950. Drafted to Hawea 15 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Employed mainly on convoy defence, patrol and bombardment duties off the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. DEE 5 May 1952. Died Hamilton 9 May 1974 in his 52nd year. Later awards NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LOW, Edward | 208867 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Aberdeenshire, Scotland 27 Nov 1927. Farm worker at Gore. Attested 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. M/O from Burnham Camp 6pm 28 Jul, emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and M/I to his unit on 12 Aug 1953. Attached FAP 28 Brit Com Inf Bde 8–11 Apr 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1955. Initially returned to Gore. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 25 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. |
| LOWE, Alan John | 14762 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 3 Jul 1937. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Apr 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Black Prince 12 Mar 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Bellona 19 Apr to 20 Sep 1955 and to Philomel 21 Sep 1955 before being drafted to Kaniere on 23 Jan 1956 to 30 Aug 1957 for service in Korean and Malayan waters. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 and RTNZ 8 May 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Apr 1956. He later served in Philomel, Tamaki and in Pukaki Jan 1959 to Sep 1960 in Malayan waters and his final sea service was in Rotoiti. DEE 2 Jul 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. Died Grey Lynn 4 Jan 2007 aged 70. |
| LOWE, Leonard | 206250 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Came from Opunake. Enlisted in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Jun 1952. Joined Regular Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1762 was sent to Waiouru Camp on 11 Jul 1957. Died Auckland 21 Nov 1965 aged 36 years. Remains interred at Waikaraka Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Not known if any family members claimed these medals on his behalf. |
| LOWE, Mervyn Oswald | 208741 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born 15 Oct 1926. Came from Dunedin. Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight arriving at Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 253 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1755 was sent to given address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin 17 Mar 2005. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died 2005. |
| LOWE, Sawrey Neville | 203547 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 26 Jun 1927. Came from Auckland? Previous service in the Army. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop and served as a Signaller, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 179 days. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1764 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2019 |
| LOWE, William Ephraim Voysey | 100007 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 26 Nov 1920. Joined the TF at age 18 on 26 Nov 1938. Joined RNZNVR 7 Dec 1941 as a rating and served during WWII in RNZN 8 Dec 1941–18 Jun 1943 as Ordinary Seaman. TSFD to Fleet Air Arm as an Acting Leading Airman. Served in Goshawk (Naval Air Station, Trinidad) 18 Nov 1942–18 Jun 1943. Commissioned Sub-Lieutenant (Air) 19 Jun 1943 and later qualifying as an Observer. Served in the RN 853 Sqn, an Avenger torpedo bomber reconnaissance sqn from May 1944–Apr 1945. Served in Arbiter (escort carrier 18 aircraft) and sailed in Tracker (escort carrier) in Sep for Arctic Russia convoy duty. Served in Queen (escort carrier 24 aircraft) in air operations over Norway Feb–Apr 1945. Served in the Home Fleet, in the Western approaches and in the Pacific. Released 8 Dec 1945. Awarded 1939–5 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Entitled to Arctic Star. Schoolteacher with BA degree before re-entering the RNZN on 28 Jan 1952 as an Acting Instructor Lieutenant on a five-year Short Service Commission. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and 28 Jan–13 Jun 1952. Held against Tamaki 14 Jun–27 Jul 1952 for ATO Course in Australia. Appointed to Hawea on 28 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for Korean waters. Borne additional for RNZN Frigates in Korea. Advanced to Instructor Lieutenant 22 Sep 1953 with original seniority. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served in Philomel 19 Oct 1953–6 Feb 1955. Instructor Lieutenant Commander 7 Feb 1955 and TSFD to Special Branch duties and became Lieutenant Commander (Specialist) the same day. Served in Lachlan, in Wakefield and then Royalist and Wakefield again. Promoted Commander (Specialist) 19 Apr 1964. Seconded to Min of Defence as Controller of Systems and E.D.P. Discharged 10 Nov 1970 and posted to the Retired List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LUCAS, George Douglas | 208742 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Blenheim 14 Jul 1930. Labourer for NZ Railways at Seddon, Canterbury. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a. Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Burnham 21 May 1952. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 1 Sep 1952. Served in 161 Bty. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 9 Feb and was discharged to unit 12 Feb 1954. To be returned to NZ Urgently for discharge. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1/ 2 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 237 days. Discharged 16 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| LUCAS, George Richard | 205223 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Whanganui on 4 Oct 1919. Embarked 13 Sep 1941. Served in 19 Battalion and Armoured Regt with Service No 48072 in North Africa and Italy. Highest rank achieved was Corporal. Served overseas during WWII three years 359 days. RTNZ 8 Sep 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Civil Servant with the Post & Telegraph Department. Served in the Territorial Force from 1949–1955 in 1 Bn Wellington, West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Transport Sergt, through to Lieutenant MTO. Appointed to Kayforce 21 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM Airliner to Australia. M/I Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 4 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base Area 5 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Dec 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and posted to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt and TSFD to X(v) List 17 Apr 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Jun 1956. Served in Korea and Japan 201 days. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 17 Jun 1956. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 201 days. SOS the Emergency Force and is TSFD to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps in the rank of Captain, 8 Jul 1956. Re-joined TF and served through to 30 Jun 1962 when he was posted to the Retired List. Died Base Hospital Whanganui 17 Oct 1978 aged 59 years. |
| LUCIE-SMITH, Euan Peter (Lucie) | 207863 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Nicosia, Cyprus on 18 Nov 1928. Clerk from Nelson. Was too young to serve during WWII but wanted to join Kayforce to emulate the service of his father during World War One. Enlisted on the day that recruiting for Kayforce opened 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in all three batteries commencing with 163. Left 163 Bty as Temporary Sergeant and posted to 161 Bty and promoted 2nd Lieutenant. Commissioned in the field by Captain Roxburgh who gave Euan 'pips' from his own rank insignia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights 16 Aug 1952 on leave. Reported to Burnham Camp as instructor. Re-embarked for Korea 23 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Troop Commander 18 Feb 1953. RTNZ on HMNZS Hawea via Hong Kong and Cairns. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 19 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Kerikeri in Nov 2000. Living in Paraparaumu 2003. Died Paraparaumu 13 Sep 2012 aged 83 years. |
| LUCINSKY, Brian Harold | 206055 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Foxton 30 Jun 1923. Served in 12 Fd Regt, 13th Bty before embarking 21 Jul 1943 for WWII service. His name with Service No 453035 is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.12, p.116 as a Gunner, NZA. He was a lorry driver for Produce Distributors Ltd, Palmerston North and sailed from New Zealand 21 Jul 1943. Entered Egypt 18 Aug 1943 and was posted to 32 NZ Fd Regt. Posted to 5 NZ Fd Regt and M/I 3 Sep 1943. Embarked Alexandria 23 Oct 1943 for Italy. Embarked Taranto 5 Aug 1945 for RTN to Egypt and M/I to Arty Trg Depot. He remained in Egypt for several months. Embarked for RTNZ 31 Dec 1945 and disembarked Auckland 31 Dec 1945. Carpenter. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 20 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 May 1951 while holding appointment of Bty Clerk. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jul 1951 Attended and qualified on Clerks G D Course at RASC School Singapore 19 Nov 1951–2 Jan 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Jan 1952. M/I to NZ Base and remained on the NZ Roll 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Awarded GSM 1918 with Malaya clasp, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 18 Sep 2000 aged 77 years. |
| LUCK, Reginald Donald | 12350 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Deptford, London, UK, 2 Apr 1917. Was a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 20 Jul 1936 on a 12-year engagement and was issued the Service No C/KX89226. Started his training in HMS Pembroke as a Stoker 2nd Class and served in HMS Orion 15 Jan–13 Apr 1937 then returned to Pembroke. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 6 Jul 1937. Drafted to a ship (name unreadable)which left Pembroke and was stationed in St Angelo from 1 Aug 1937–31 Jul 1939. He returned to Pembroke and remained there until 13 Jun 1940. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 18 Jun 1940. Drafted to HMS Sherwood (destroyer) on 12 Oct 1940–23 Jul 1941 and then returned to Pembroke. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 18 Jun 1941 and then to Leading Stoker on 24 Jul 1941. Served briefly in Ferret and was drafted to Warspite from 21 Nov 1941 to 26 Sep 1942. After refit at the US Naval dockyard at Puget Sound, Washington she was nominated for the Eastern Fleet at Trincomalee. Sailed from Esquimalt for Sydney on 23 Jan 1942 keeping due south to Pitcairn Island where she met the RFA Bishopdale for replenishment of fuel and equipment. Arrived at Sydney on 20 Feb 1942. Arrived Trincomalee 22 Mar 1942. Warspite was involved in fleet reconnaissance’s and attacks with carriers against Japanese Fleet. One RN reconnaisance aircraft reported position of the Japanese fleet but did not report the size and composition of the enemy (5 aircraft carriers, with 350 aircraft, 4 battleships, 3 cruisers and 9 destroyers). Fortunately the fleets did not meet otherwise the British would be at a serious disadvantage. Later Warspite was involved in searching for enemy raiders and mercantiles and operated from Kilindini (East Africa) on several occasions and then returned to Columbo, Sri Lanka. Drafted to Challenger (survey ship) 25 Sep 1942–7 Jan 1943 and was involved in surveys in the Indian Ocean. He returned to Pembroke on 25 Mar 1943. Drafted to Bonaventure (Midget submarine depot ship) on 24 Jan–27 Dec 1944 and was involved in refitting and was nominated for deployment in the SW Pacific in Dec 1944. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 23 May 1944. Drafted to Whitehall (old destroyer) on 2 Jan 1945 and was involved in convoy defence in the Atlantic and UK coastal waters. Joined Russian convoy JW64 in Feb 1945 and arrived in Kola Inlet 15 Feb 1945. Joined return convoy RA64 on 17 Feb 1945. Suffered from boiler feed defects but made it back to Britain where she was returned to escort duties in home waters after repair. Paid off in May 1945 and reduced to Reserve Status. Returned to HMS Pembroke. Qualified for Stoker Petty Officer 25 Sep 1940 and was awarded the Boiler Room Watch-Keeper Certificate 1 Jun 1945. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 2 May 1947 and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) 12 May 1948. His WWII awards are unknown. But may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp. Defence medal and War Medal. Could also claim Arctic Star. Entered the RNZN 20 Jul 1948 at Cook III as a Stoker Mechanic on a three-year engagement and advanced on the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt which was renamed Pukaki 13 Sep 1948. He was a crewmember who brought that vessel to join the RNZN Fleet. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Bellona 3 Feb 1949–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 11 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Force in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Also served in Philomel and briefly in Kaniere returning to Philomel 19 May 1951. DEE on 6 Aug 1951. His Korea service in the RNZN saw the award of the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and a later entitlement to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| LUDLOW, William Desmond (Des) | 32950 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 10/12/2053 | Born Auckland 18 Sep 1922. Served in Auckland Det. 1 Bn NZ Scots Regt. TSFD to RNZAF at Levin 31 Oct 1942. He was training as a pilot but failed in the navigation section and was re-mustered. Serving in No.1 Port Depot RNZAF at Auckland when he applied to TSFR to the RNZN, but this did not occur. Posted to the New Hebrides with RNZAF 25 Apr 1944–17 May 1945 and then RTNZ. Discharged from RNZAF 28 Mar 1946. Awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Brass polisher apprentice Ponsonby, Auckland. Attested 14 Oct 1948 in RNZASC as RF recruit. Posted to ND Sigs and TSFD to RNZ Sigs. Promoted Lance Corporal. Discharged at own request 2 Aug 1950. Taxi driver in Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement and issued the number 204254. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed an instructor in Papakura Camp and also went to School of Sigs 21–28 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 as a Lance Corporal on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Was told that he was issued the number 32905 as a Regular serviceman and he now had to use that number. Attached FAP to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 10 May 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 19 Jun 1952 and to Corporal 19 Sep 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ 18 Sep 1952, posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 18 Sep 1952 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Posted from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 20 Sep 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ 27 Sep 1952. ex-TOD to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd AMB 21–27 Jul 1953 and posted (discharged) to unit. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 222 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert Non 1766 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Ponsonby, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LUFF, Douglas Albert (Doug) | 15836 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Reefton 26 Jun 1939. Joined RNZN from school and enlisted as a Junior Seaman 15 Mar 1956. Underwent initial training in Philomel and Tamaki. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Dec 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Served in Black Prince from 5 Dec 1958–1 Feb 19609. Sent to the UK, 1960 and was a member of the crew that worked up and brought Otago back to NZ. Discharged by Purchase 5 Aug 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Westport 7 Jun 2011 aged 75 years. |
| LUKE, George | 206394 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Inglewood 6 Feb 1929. Employed as a farm hand for the Kerrigan Bros., at Awakino, North Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements at New Plymouth on 1 Feb 1951. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and the Army School at Trentham Camp for completion of Corps Training. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 15 Aug 1951. Wounded in action 12 Oct 1951 during the Chinese Autumn offensive. Did not appear to be a serious wound. Admitted to 26 ADS 11 Jul 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 23 Jul 1952. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 15 Sep 1953. Court Martialled, 30 Sep 1952 and was punished for his offence (s). Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned in Auckland from Teal flight from Sydney on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 32 days. Discharged 15 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died date and place unknown. |
| LUKEY, Lester Maurice | 208743 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 24/05/2054 | Born Rangiora, 2 Aug 1926. Surface-man NZ Railways, Westport. Served in RNZAF 1 Jun 1946 to 1 Jul 1947. No overseas service. Attested 8 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Burnham 4 Jun 1954. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Nov 1952 and to Lance Bombardier 29 Mar 1954. He was for a time the Regimental Medical Officer’s driver. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan, 15 Jun 1953 on SS Changte for Australia and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 24 Jun 1954 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 313 days. Discharged 28 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Reefton 22 Jan 2014 aged 87 years. Buried Methven Cemetery, Methven, Ashburton District. |
| LUMSDEN, Norman Roderick | 208985 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Methven 11 Nov 1928. Farm Labourer at Fendalton, Christchurch. Attested 29 Apr 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham Camp 28 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/I to his unit 9 Sep. Accidentally injured (burns on neck) 23 Dec 1954 and admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb. Discharged direct to his unit the next day. Court Marshalled Jun 1955. Committed to Brit Com M.C.E for 90 days, granted 23 days remission for good conduct. Released to NZ Base HQ and was reposted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Granted 8 days R&R 30 Jan–7 Feb 1956. Had two short stays in 3 Canadian Fd Amb and returned to his unit on each occasion. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days but lost gratuity for 67 of these days because of detention. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1769 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Methven. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Ashburton 30 Aug 1997 aged 68 years. Buried Methven Cemetery, Methven Ashburton District. |
| LUNDON, Frederick Bernard (Nicky) | 204294 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Previous service in the RNZN Reserve. Enlisted 4 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas flight deplaning Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted to unknown hospital and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to unit 30 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 207 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1770 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in Motukaraka. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, 15 Aug 1996. Buried at Matai Cemetery, Motukaraka, Hokianga. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LUNDY, Eric David | 13627 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waimate on 25 Sep 1933. He was a labourer before joining the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 May 1951 on an eight-year engagement. After training in Tamaki and Philomel like many others of his time, his first sea service was in Bellona which made visits to several NZ ports round the country. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Nov 1952. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Mainly involved on patrols and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He served in Philomel until drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was a crewman when the ship was returned to the RN. In Britain he was sent to HMS Vernon 6 Jan–10 Mar 1956 then returned to Bellona awaiting commissioning of HMNZS Royalist and posting to the ship on 17 Apr 1956. She set out to travel back to NZ via the Mediterranean, but the Suez incident meant she had to come back via South Africa. (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) After arriving back in NZ he served in Tamaki, Kaniere, Philomel, Pukaki and Black Prince. DEE 24 Sep 1959. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (NE). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LUSCOMBE, Gordon William | 8070 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Foxton 7 Mar 1925. Sawmill hand at Taihape before joining the RNZN on 31 Aug 1943 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Was involved with home service in Fairmile Harbour Defence Motor Launches–HDML 1193 and HMDL1188 from 7 Apr 1944–14 Jul 1944. He also served in HMNZS Cook which was an administrative base for the Fairmile flotillas located in Shelly Bay, Wellington. He advanced to Telegraphist 31 Aug 1944. He also served in Waiouru at an extension of HMNZS Cook. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Sep–11 Dec 1947. On return to NZ he was drafted to Bellona 16 Jan 1948 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 1 Apr 1949 and to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Apr 1950. Returned to HMAS Cerberus 16 May–20 Sep 1950. Was briefly in Philomel before returning to Bellona 17 Oct 1950. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 2 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 20 Aug 1951 and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist 2 Dec 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Rotoiti. One of his letters states, “Korean War Service–From (Approx) Sep 1952 to Mar 1953.” It appears that he also served in HMS Constance but no dates are given. His defence file (but not his Posting Card) also records HMS Constance, a C-class destroyer was in Korea at the same time he was serving there. Whether this was a local short attachment is not known. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Gordon Luscombe was drafted to Irirangi 30 Jun 1953–15 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 13 Sep 1955 having completed 12 years 14 days service. Died Taihape 18 Aug 2013 in his 88th year. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LUSKIE, Colin Herbert | 207805 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Dunedin 14 Feb 1927. Also served in RNZAF 1945. Served in BCOF, Japan (554491, Private, NZ Base HQ. Farmhand from Owaka, South Otago. Next-of-kin Mrs O.M. Luskie (mother) C/–Post Office Owaka.) Transport driver from Kurow. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival in Korea was attached to NZRTU and then posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as it went north. Probably participated in some heavy artillery engagements. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LUSKIE, Raymond Alexander | 15426 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Nelson (?) on 26 Oct 1938. Entered RNZN on 26 May 1955 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Stawell on 4 Nov 1955 and returned to Philomel 2 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 as Junior Engineering Mechanic and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 26 Apr 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 26 Apr 1957. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957. Ray Luskie then served in Black Prince (17 Jan 1958) then in Royalist from 29 Sep 1958 advancing to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 17 Nov 1958 and returning to Philomel again on 3 Feb 1959. Sent to Maori on 11 May 1960 to become a member of the crew for Otago. Drafted to Otago 22 Jun 1960 and sailed the ship to New Zealand with Dunedin its first stop in this country before going onto Auckland. He returned to Philomel on 16 Jan 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 8 Jan 1962. Also served in Rotoiti and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 8 Jan 1963. Drafted to Taranaki 7 Jun 1963. DEE 17 Dec 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGCM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| LUSTY, Francis William | 211054 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Came from Masterton. Previous service in the RNZN Reserve. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953.Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Discharged 16 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1771 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to his given address in Masterton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| LYALL, Alfred Clinton | 204178 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/09/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Auckland on 21 Sep 1924. Also served in RNZAF 1942–45. Accountant at Paeroa. Next-of-kin came from Opotiki. Kayforce 1951–53. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned on Teal flying boat at Wellington 19 Sep 1951 for passage to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Intelligence Officer, 6 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 18 Feb 1953. Emplaned Japan 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and was granted 14 days leave in Australia on the way home. Deplaned Auckland 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 236 days. SOS Emergency Force and is posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with the rank of Capt, 11 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LYFORD, Donald George | 774485 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Blenheim 2 Apr 1934. Carpenter working with Mr D.L. Lyford (father) at Ward, Marlborough. Attested 17 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956 and M/I to this unit 25 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Japan on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia deplaning Whenuapai 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged 30 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Living near Ashburton in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| LYMAN, Eric Keith | 204179 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Christchurch 16 Aug 1926. Employed as a sawman in the Waipa State Mill, Rotorua. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 19 Jul 1951. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 24 Aug 1951. M/I to NZRTU 28 Aug 1951. M/O from NZRTU on 6 Oct 1951 and posted to NZ Component of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Travelled from Sasebo to Pusan and disembarked Pusan on 6 Oct 1951. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 10 Oct 1951. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb 19–22 Oct 1951 and was discharged to unit. Admitted tp 26 Fd Amb 25 Aug 1952 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged on 24 Sep 1952. Re-adm to Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Oct and was discharged to Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot on 5 Nov 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Mar 1953. He was to have RTNZ bur was re-adm to Brit Com Gen Hosp 5–21 Apr 1953. Emplaned on Qantas aircraft at Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ (medical) and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. He returned to Lynwood, Christchurch and was under further medical care until Jul 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LYMBURN, Melville Wallace | 203606 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951 as a Driver Fd Regt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for return to Sydney and completed journey to NZ deplaning Auckland 23 May 1952 from Teal aircraft. Served overseas one year 154 days. Returned to Te Awamutu. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LYNCH, Trevor (Judge) | 203889 | Lance Corporal | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 10/12/2056 | Born Portland, Whangarei on 26 Jul 1933. Clerk for New Zealand Newspapers, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Clerk in 16 Fd Regt HQ. Promoted Corporal 29 Nov 1951; Private 3 Sep 1952; Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Records Clerk and NZ Base HQ 3 Sep 1952, Temporary Corporal Records Clerk 1 Nov 1952; Temporary Sergeant Records Clerk 1 Jan 1953; Sergeant 1 Feb 1953; Temporary Staff Sergeant 22 Jan 1954 Chief Clerk NZ Base HQ; to be Staff Sergeant 1 Nov 1954. Staff Sergeant Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class (CSM Base Depot, Kure, Japan) 27 Apr 1956; Warrant Officer 2nd Class NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea 1 Jun 1956. RTNZ 10 Dec 1956 and disembarked from the Wanganella at Auckland. Served overseas five years 342 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Korea from 1950–56. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. National President NZ Korean Veterans Association 1994. Living in Northcote, Auckland, in 2002. Has returned to Korea some 19 times since the end of the Korean War. His brother was killed during WWII and his father died of shrapnel and mustard gas wounds suffered during WWI. Two of Trevor’s uncles also served during WWI. He was the President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 1994–97. Died 25 Nov 2009, North Shore Hospice aged 76 years. Funeral 30 Nov 2009 and Buried North Shore Memorial Park (Schnapper Rock Road) Auckland. |
| LYNE, Ernest James Walter | 12299 | Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born the UK on 7 Mar 1926. Entered the RN as an Ordinary Seaman on 16 Sep 1943 and “…was to serve until the end of the Present Emergency”. He served in Collingwood where he completed his basic training and was the drafted to serve in Valiant (battleship) and then, Woolwich (destroyer depot ship). Also served in Mayina (shore station in Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) and Highflyer (Ceylon) and was attached to Relentless (destroyer). He also served in Vanguard, Britain’s largest battleship from 25 Apr 1946–2 Oct 1946. Released from RN 15 May 1947. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III as an Able Seaman on 5 Jul 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt which became HMNZS Pukaki. TSFD to Taupo 21 Sep 1949–1 Feb 1950. Served in Philomel until drafted on 3 Jul 1950 to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Bellona on 5 Jun 1951 and sailed in her to Britain. DEE from Maori on 20 Aug 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-entered the RNZN at Maori 14 Jun 1956 as an Able Seaman. On arriving in NZ he served in Black Prince, Endeavour, Philomel, Royalist (Nov 1959). He was sent back to Britain in 1961 to become a crew member in Taranaki where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 8 Sep 1962. Also served in Philomel, then Otago 30 Jan 1964 and served in Malaysian waters. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 4 Jun 1964. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal in Jun 1965 and advanced to Petty Officer on 4 Jun 1965. Discharged to RA 28 Aug 1969. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), GSM1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ (His eligibility was confirmed for this award on 16 Jul 1969. Medal issued 26 Feb 1970 and sent to private address at Glenfield, Auckland) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| LYNG, Gratton Henry (Jim) | 10473 | Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 03/12/2050 | Born Dunedin 2 May 1921. Fitter by trade at NZ Railways Hillside works, Dunedin, before joining the RNZN on 26 Dec 1944. Given the Service No NZ 10473 and the rate of Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. At the time of enlistment his father was shown as his next-of-kin and was working in the Malay states. Initial service in Philomel where rate of Engine Room Artificer 4th Class was confirmed. Drafted to Achilles 14 Mar 1945–18 May 1946 and served in the Pacific with the British Pacific Fleet for the final operations of WWII. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also served in Japan as part of Jayforce. Served in Bellona 4 Feb 1947–26 Jun 1949. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer but was disrated to Petty Officer. Drafted to Pukaki 26 Feb 1950. Sailed from NZ on 4 Jun 1950 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Re-advanced to Chief Petty Officer 23 Aug 1950. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. Also served in Kaniere and Kiwi. DEE 15 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent for engraving at RNZN Dockyard 28 Aug 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM in 2002. |
| LYNN, John James | 204255 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Mangere, Auckland, 25 Aug 1929. Labourer at Davis Gelatine, Te Papapa, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. AWOL three times during training and received 21 days detention. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 8 Jun 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 6 Sep 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged to unit 14 Oct 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 289 days. Discharged 22 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Returned to Ellerslie, Auckland. Died Manuwera 15 Jun 2002 aged 72 years. Buried Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery. |
| LYNNE, Dominic George Arthur | 714684 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 3 Sep 1937. Entered the RNZN on 12 Apr 1956 on an eight-year engagement as an Acting Cook but signed on for four years further service on 28 Sep 1962. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince and served one month in her and then served in Philomel 7 Sep 1956–3 Feb 1957. Advanced to Cook (Officers) on 18 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 6 Feb 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the Second Commissioning voyage on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Royalist, Kaniere and Lachlan. He was sent to Britain in Apr 1960 and was in Maori until drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960. He was a member of the crew which brought this ship to NZ. He later served in Tamaki, Philomel and Lachlan where he advanced to Leading Cook (Officers). He then served in Royalist again and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook on 21 Jan 1965 but reverted to Leading Cook (Officers) 19 Feb 1965. Drafted to Taranaki 14 Apr 1965 and served in Malaysian and waters round North Borneo. Disrated 18 Apr 1965. On RTNZ he served in Lachlan and advanced back to Leading Cook (Officers). He qualified for the GSM 1962 with ‘Borneo’ clasp. His qualifying service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. His medal was sent to him when serving in Lachlan on 24 Nov 1967. DEE 11 Apr 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| LYNSKEY, Keith Raymond (Blue) | 207716 | Corporal | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Kaiapoi on 12 Aug 1928. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 landing at Pusan. Employed in 16 Fd Regt LAD from Pusan to north of Seoul. Also served in the Kapyong area. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce on 23 Oct 1953 and emplaned Harewood on 10 Mar 1954 for return to Korea with the 11th Reinforcements. Travelled via Sydney, Alice Springs, Guam, Manila to Iwakuni, Japan Re-entered Korea. until returning to. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood on 23 May 1955. Discharged 27 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Kaiapoi in Nov 2000. Cousin of Reg Lynskey q.v. |
| LYNSKEY, Reginald Graham | 207732 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Christchurch on 4 Sep 1929. Known as Graham. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. After training in Burnham and Waiouru Camps Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Tech Ack at 162 Bty HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ in the rank of Sergeant, by air via Guam and Townsville. Deplaned NZ on 5 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1774 was sent on 11 Jul 1957 to an address in St Albans, Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Christchurch 2005. Died Christchurch 15 Oct 2009 aged 80. Cousin of Keith Lynskey. |
| LYONS, Alfred John | 207910 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2055 | Came from Onehunga, Auckland. Previous service in 2 NZEF. His name is listed in the 14th Embarkation Roll of 2 NZEF as a Private (432733) for Infantry Reinforcements. He enlisted in Dargaville where he was a Dairy Factory employee. Embarked between 1 Apr and 32 Dec 1944. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950. Sailed from Wellington to Korea Via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni on 4 May 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland on 8 May 1952 and after leave in Auckland and the Bay of Islands emplaned for Korea on 30 Jun 1952 for the second of his three tours. Returned from Korea as Staff Sergeant on furlough 25 May 1954 and re-embarked for the third time on 26 Jul 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Kobe for embarkation. Embarked 4 May 1955 on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 6 Jun 1955. Discharged 6 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1775 was sent to an address in Onehunga, Auckland, on 11 Jul 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| LYONS, Edward Doran | 205896 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 15 Sep 1929. Garage attendant Dunedin. Attested 20 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham 28 May 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for Japan on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep and M/I to his unit 9 Sep 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 15 Apr 1955 and was discharged direct to unit 20 Apr 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Mar 1956. Granted 15 days R&R Leave 17 Feb–2 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956. Died Featherston 8 Nov 2011 aged 82 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of Martin Frederic Lyons q.v. Both men left NZ and came back to NZ together. |
| LYONS, Martin Frederick | 208987 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 29 Dec 1925. Served in the RNZAF 4 Jan 1945 to 13 Mar 1946 with Service No 45045. Apparently awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a Carpenter with the State Hydro Electric Dept, Dunedin. Attested 27 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 28 May 1954 Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for Japan on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954 and M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 8 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 2 Nov 1954 and M/I to this coy the same day. Admitted Brit Com Forces Hosp (K) 23 Mar 1955 and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 12 Apr 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 May 1955 (varicose veins both legs) and discharged to NZ Base HQ 7 Jun 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5–9 Jul 1955. Served in HQ Brit Com Forces Korea 9 Jul–8 Aug 1955 but was returned to NZ Base HQ after his 3rd and 4th times AWOL. Posted back to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Aug 1955. Breached military discipline several times. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Elder brother of Edward Doran Lyons q.v. |
| LYSNAR, Desmond Godfrey (Des) | 203152 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/04/2053 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, on 18 Sep 1927. Serving Territorial Force soldier. Enlisted in KMB and entered Camp on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battery Surveyor for 161 Bty. Promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni ETD 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU training course. Arrived Auckland on 18 Jul 1951 for commissioning course in Waiouru Camp. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked with 3rd Reinforcements on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as P.R.I. 6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned NZ 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 18 Jun 1953 and posted to the Reserve of Officers (RNZA) General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Silverdale, Auckland, 4 Sep 2002 14 days before his 75th birthday. |
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| MAAKA, Ted Benjamin | 208579 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Te Puke 30 Aug 1929. Employed as a Mines trucker for Mines Dept Blackball, Westland. Enlisted 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 17 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Jul 1952. M/O and attached FAP to CATC, Inchon for a training course 25 Jan 1953. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 10–21 Feb 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 9–14 Apr 1953 and discharged to unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 26 Jun, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 1 Jul 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on SS New Australia at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Wellington 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. Admitted Rotorua Public Hosp for operative treatment. Discharged from Hosp 11 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1779 was sent to him at Mourea, Rotorua. Died Lake Benmore 10 Oct 1965 aged 36 years. |
| MAANGI, Tiri Samson | 535515 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 23/11/2054 | Born Cape Runaway 7 Jun 1931. Employed as a farmer at Ness Valley, Clevedon, north-east of Papakura. Attested 22 Sep 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Attended field exercise at Muriwai. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954 and entered Korea 23 Feb 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 6) ex Sydney. Served overseas 287 days. Discharged 31 Dec 1954 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Attested in the Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 and was discharged SNLR 4 Feb 1958. Also known as MAANGI, S.M. |
| MABBETT, John Mills | 30093 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Weber, Southern Hawkes Bay 21 Jun 1915. NZ Permanent Force 1935 then Regular Force until 1965. Served in 2 NZEF 1940–45 and served in Fiji with the Fijian Military Forces 1941–44. Kayforce 1952–54 in the 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Mentioned in Despatches in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953” (London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554). RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney then by air to NZ. Reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Captain, 30 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later Deputy Assistant Director of Supplies, Central Military District 1954–59. Deputy Assistant Quartermaster, Army HQ 1959–62. Appointed MBE 1963. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel. Died 10 Aug 1974 aged 59 years. |
| MABEY, John | 459086 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Marokopa, Waitomo Area 14 Aug 1931. Timber worker for MOW Mangakino. Served in 7th Intake CMT for 10.5 weeks. Served in 51 Bty, 6 Lieutenant Regt, RNZA. TSFD to Kayforce and attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jul 1953. He served almost the whole time in 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 144 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Later awarded NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1780 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to his address in Remuera but it was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives) where it remains today. Died 10 Nov 2019 aged 88 years. |
| MABEY, Lancelot George Norman (Lance) | 206908 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Discharged 14 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Palmerston North in Nov 2000. Died peacefully at Coombrae Home, Feilding on 17 Nov 2017. |
| MacCALLAUGH, Dennis Stuart | 14317 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK, 16 Oct 1926. Previous service in the RN with Service No JX 708862. Entered the RN on 1 Jun 1944 and served in Royal Arthur as an Ordinary Seaman followed by further training in Glendower located at Pwllheli, N. Wales. This was a newly built Butlins Holiday Camp that had taken over by the RN. He next served in Valkyrie a shore establishment or “stone frigate” of the Royal Navy located in Douglas, Isle of Man. No.1 Radar Training School was established here in 1941 where some of the earliest radar work was undertaken. He then served in Drake followed by Collingwood and was drafted to HMS Belfast (cruiser) on 5 Feb 1945. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Jun 1945. He remained in Belfast until 30 Nov 1947. Discharged from the RN 25 Jan 1948. Enlisted in RNZN 26 Sep 1952 at Maori, London an Able Seaman. On arrival in NZ was first drafted to Bellona and this was followed by service in Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist on 8 Feb 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. DEE 25 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Went to Wellsford after discharge. Died circa Sep 2002. |
| MacCALMAN, Hugh David | 11553 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington on 9 Jul 1928. Labourer before joining the RNZN on 2 Jul 1947 as a Stoker II. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Bellona 21 Jan 1948 for his initial sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 17 Jun 1948. Drafted to Hawea 23 Jan 1951 to 11 Mar 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On return to NZ on 8 Mar 1952 he served his remaining time in Philomel. DEE 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Mt Maunganui, 15 Dec 2004 aged 74 years. |
| MacCARTHY-MORROGH, Brian James Peter | 203832 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Auckland 7 Nov 1928. He was a farmer in PioPio. Served in the RNZAF as an Aircraftman 2nd Class for 10 months. Commercial Traveller for Christopher Bede Studio Ltd, Auckland. Attested in the KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O NZ Tpt Pl, attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 20 Jan 1951 and employed as a Driver in the Artillery Platoon. M/I attached FAP to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 9 Feb 1951. M/I NZ Tpt Pl and CTBA NZ Base HQ 18 Feb 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZ Tpt Pl 7 Apr 1951. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl from NZ Base HQ 30 May 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 31 Aug–11 Sep 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–12 Oct 1951. Moved to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU and posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 11 Nov 1951. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Jul 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Milford, Auckland, 10 Sep 2017 aged 87 years. Brother of Francis Patrick MacCARTHY-MORRAGH immediately q.v. |
| MacCARTHY-MORROGH, Francis Patrick | 203607 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 8 Jun 1927. Served in the RNZAF for eight months. Discharged–not required after war ends. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC while at Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted Swedish Hosp 6 Jan 1951 discharged and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 18 Jan 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Occupation Forces Hosp (known soon after as Brit Com Gen Hosp) Kure. Left his picquet without orders 10 Mar 1951. Admitted Brit Com Occ Forces Hosp 24 Apr 1951 and discharged 25 Jun 1951. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl. from Reinforcement Training Unit 24 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Feb 1952, discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 21 Feb and re admitted 11 Mar 1952. Discharged 28 Apr 1952 from hospital and TSFD to NZ Roll. Did not adhere to Unit Routine or Standing orders. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ahipara (under the name of Morragh) 10 Mar 2005 aged 77 years. |
| MacDONALD, Alfred Tap (Hapareta Ratapu) | 208633 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Levin 13 Jan 1929. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Labourer employed by Union Steamship Co, Picton. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 2 Feb 1953 and was discharged to unit 25 Mar 1953. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 14 May 1953 and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 15 May 1953. Admitted C.D.S. Tokyo 13–16 Oct 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Oct 1953 and discharged direct to his unit the next day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 25 Nov 1953, discharged from Brit Com Med Unit 7 Dec 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 10 Dec and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 22 Dec 1953. Served in NZ Base HQ, then to NZRTU and back to NZ Base HQ in a seven-day period and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 30 Jan 1954. Emplaned 27 Feb 1954 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Levin, 18 Jan 2004 aged 75 years. |
| MacDONALD, Allen Donald | 206182 | Temporary Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Motueka 12 May 1922. He was an upholsterer employed in Wellington. Served in 2 NZEF leaving NZ 12 Jan 1944 in the 11th Reinforcements with Service No 456478. Served in 19 Armd Regt and 32 Fd Regt NZA. Entered Egypt 21 Feb 1944 ex HMT 82. Attended two Sherman Tank courses. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 3 Oct 1944. Battle casualty Italy 15 Apr 1945. Highest rank gained Trooper. RTNZ 10 Feb 1946. His WWII service awards are 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a commercial traveller for Cory-Wright and Salmon, Wellington. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 12 Sep 1950 while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, To be Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant while holding appointment of Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant 2 Jan 1951. Committed civil offences–common assault. He was reduced to the Ranks 7 Jun 1951 and sent back to Japan. He was known for excessive drinking habits. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 24 Aug 1951 for medical RTNZ. ETD Iwakuni 3 Sep 1951 and disembarked from the flying-boat Aorangi at Wellington on 10 Sep 1951. He was one of seven on this flight who were medically evacuated to NZ. Served in Korea 275 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Discharged 22 Nov 1951. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1819 was sent to an address in Napier on 15 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Motueka 13 Apr 1990 aged 68 years. |
| MacDONALD, Colin Frederick | 204089 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/04/2052 | Born Dunedin 2 Jun 1929. Attested in RF 6 Jul 1948 and was discharged 10 Dec 1948 (SNLR). Barman and Cook at the Dominion Brewery, Auckland. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft from Darwin deplaning Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep and entered Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 10 Oct 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 24 Oct. Had several more admissions of two days. Breached R&SOs several times including 10½ days AWOL. Admitted 22 US Evac Hosp 31 Jan–12 Feb 1952 during a sentence in Brit Com Forces Korea Field Punishment Centre Pusan. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 24 Feb 1952 and M/I 28 Feb 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 17 Mar 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 2 Apr 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Apr 1954 for Australia and deplaned Wellington 9 Apr 1952 ex Sydney. RTNZ compassionate reasons. Served overseas 252 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Grafton, Auckland. Discharged 8 May 1952. Joined RF Army 30 Apr 1954–19 Feb 1958. His service was poor. Applied to re-join RF but was not accepted. |
| MacDONALD, Douglas Clifford | 207809 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born 4 Jun 1923. Came from Dunedin. Brass finisher from Dunedin. Previous service in 2 NZEF (450378 Private, Infantry Reinforcements). Sailed from New Zealand between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1943. Served in 26 Bn. May have seen some brief service in North Africa before serving in the Italian campaign. His WWII awards may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War service Medal. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Discharged 1 Aug 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jan 1953 and was discharged on 16 Aug 1953 without returning to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1821 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 28 Sep 1982. |
| MacDONALD, Gordon Norman (Ginty) | 208996 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 19 Aug 1926. Driver for St Andrews Transport, St Andrews, Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Korea by Qantas from Sydney via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954 and entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. M/I to his unit 14 Oct 1954. Committed several misdemeanours disregarding Unit R&SOs Orders and damaging public property. Converted to his own use a motor vehicle (twice). These failures cost him more than 80 day’s pay. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 30 May 1956. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Timaru 3 Jun 2013 aged 86 years. |
| MacDONALD, Malcolm Norman | 204529 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/03/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born Whakatane 25 Jun 1929. Came from Waimana. Agricultural contractor. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA as a Driver Operator while in Papakura Camp. Took part in Exercise Ruapehu and was also at Narrow Neck Camp (Devonport) on detachment. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Aug 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MACDONALD, Malcolm Roy | 10697 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Timaru 3 Dec 1928. Enlisted 5 Apr 1945 in the last Seaman Boy entrant class of WWII. After initial training was drafted to Gambia (a Crown Colony-class light cruiser) and sailed from Auckland on 1 Feb 1946. This was a voyage to the UK to return Gambia to the RN. He then served in HMS Illustrious (R87) an aircraft carrier commissioned in 1940. He RTNZ in Bellona, an improved Dido-class anti-aircraft cruiser in 1948. Roy served in the first deployment of Hawea sailing from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving in Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Served for 8 years in RNZN. Discharged 3 Dec 1952. Served in NZ Police Force for 1958–1985. Living at Waikanae circa 2003. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ Police Long Service Medal with one clasp and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died 23 May 2022 aged 93 years. Buried Waikanae Services cemetery |
| MacDONALD, Peter Michael Sheehan | 208144 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Dunedin 17 Dec 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 7 Sep 1951 for journey to Korea. Disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy circa from 12 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 2 Dec 2010 aged 82 years. |
| MacDONALD, Purama | 208560 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Levin 16 Mar 1932. Labourer for MOW at Kaikoura. Lived at Endeavour Inlet, Picton. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned RMA Awatere (Teal) Wellington 17 May 1952 to Sydney. continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952. Served in 16s Bty. M/O and attached FAP to Inchon for an Artillery course. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 6 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Toll 1 Nov and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1954. Embarked SS Taiping at Kobe 20 Jan 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Expected time of arrival was 7.30am. Served overseas one year 293 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 19 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Came from Koputaroa, near Foxton. Died Otaki 27 Mar 2013 aged 81 years. |
| MacDONALD, Ronald | 206353 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington 3 Jan 1929. Entered camp and enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. KILLED IN ACTION 13 Jan 1951 by guerrillas at Samnangjin-ni about 10 miles from Miryang (40 miles from Pusan). Warrant Officer 2nd Class Long and Gunner MacDonald had been overseeing stragglers from the NZ convoy and got separated from the convoy when darkness fell (See McGibbon Vol.2, p.67). These were the first two New Zealand fatal casualties of the Korean War. Buried in the United Nations Memorial Cemetery at Tanggok, Pusan (Busan). Requiem Mass was conducted by Father Jesse Kingan, Senior Chaplain to Kayforce. Lieutenant Stanbridge said of Gunner Macdonald, “He was one of the brightest and most cheerful chaps I had anything to do with. He was a good boxer and on the voyage out he won his weight in the boxing contest.” Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal forwarded to his family. Later entitled to NZOSM, KWSM and New Zealand Memorial Cross. |
| MacDONELL, Roderick Gerard | 208145 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/03/2054 | Born Dunedin on 11 Sep 1925. Electrician from Dunedin. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (648930, Private, YMCA. Next-of-kin Mrs B.C. MacDonell (mother), Dunedin.) Also served in RNZAF. Enlisted as a member of the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Entered Korea and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to NZRTU 3 Jun 1953. Promoted Sergeant during his tour in Korea. Embarked SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Sydney and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 27 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Grafton, Auckland. Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals. Died Dunedin 20 Aug 1978 aged 52 years. His Kayforce Discharge Cert N 1833 was sent 1 Jul 1957 to his home in South Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MACE, Sydney John | 14461 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 28/08/2056 | Born Greenwich, London, on 18 Oct 1920. Previous service in the Royal Navy with the Service No C/JX 278853. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 12 Jul 1954 and was granted the rate of Able Seaman. Drafted to Pukaki and served mainly on the west coast in the Korean theatre Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. Served in Endeavour 24 Jul 1957 to 3 Jul 1958. In Dec 1957 Endeavour sailed to McMurdo and while there several crewmen spent time refurbishing the huts left by earlier explorers including Ernest Shackleton's hut. Drafted to Royalist as Acting Petty Officer on 15 Sep 1958, served as the Captain of ‘B’ Turret and saw service in Malaysian waters. “…shows great interest in the task which he is given and takes pride in doing it to the best of his ability. Is firm and friendly towards those for whom he has responsibility…” Petty Officer Mace was sent to Maori in the UK and was a member of the ship’s company that sailed HMNZS Taranaki to NZ on her delivery voyage. He then served briefly in Philomel and again returned to serve in Taranaki. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 27 May 1963 and qualified for $8 ‘additional allowance’ in Jun 1968. Discharged to RA 26 Apr 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and PJM. These were sent to his home in the UK. |
| MacGIBBON, Angus John (Gus) | 208605 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Invercargill on 12 Feb 1923. Came from Otautau. Attested as a Kayforce replacement on 21 Feb 1952 at Dunedin. Most of his training for service in Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Sent to Trentham Camp to attend a Basic O.T.C.U. course then to Army Schools Waiouru to School of Artillery for seven weeks 21 May–8 Jul 1953. Qualified but not commissioned at that time. Emplaned as a Gunner on 23 Aug 1952 at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 27 Aug 1952. Travelled by boat from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea on 1 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 162 Bty and then moved to RHQ. Promoted from Gunner to Warrant Officer 2nd Class with little more than three or four months between temporary and substantive ranks. Nothing on his file reveals his appointments within 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 6 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1954. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 5 March 2010 aged 85 and is buried at Tuatapere Cemetery. |
| MacGREGOR, David Stewart | 211060 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Whanganui 22 Sep 1927. Famer on family farm at Hunterville. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 2 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Promoted Lance Corporal 25 Aug 1954 and appointed 2i/c Section. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1858 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Levin. Living Hokio Beach, near Levin in 1996. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Levin 7 Jun 2014, aged 87 years. |
| MacGREGOR, John | 206184 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/06/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 16 Jul 1916. Previous service in the British Army for 13 years as a sapper. Male nurse Wellington Public Hospital. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and was promoted to Temporary Bombardier 14 Oct 1950 and to Temporary Sergeant, Acting Staff Sergeant 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant, Acting Staff Sergeant 9 Jan 1951 and appointed Duty NCO. Reverted to Sergeant on ceasing to hold appointment of Duty NCO 12 Feb 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 6 Nov 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 17 Mar 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to X(ii) List 31 Mar 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ. Delayed by police in Sydney and deplaned Wellington 13 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 187 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Aug 1952 and returned to Britain. His medals were re-despatched to him in Aug 1954. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MACHIN, Arthur | 13733 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyne 6 Mar 1923. Entered the Royal Navy on 23 Jul 1941 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 136280. On researching this man’s service there was little information available. It is now known he served in two Naval Air Stations Raven and Heron. Drafted to Catterick (Hunt-class escort destroyer) 3 Jun 1942–6 Feb 1943 and soon took part in a diversionary operation covering passage of the ill-fated Russian convoy PQ17. He was involved in protection of convoys to South Africa and then based at Kilindini for protection of convoys in the Indian Ocean. Rescued on 30 Nov 1942, 157 survivors from SS Llandaff Castle, torpedoed by U–177. He was then at Assegai (near Durban, South Africa) and was drafted to Resource (Fleet Repair Ship) on 18 Feb 1943–13 Dec 1944. He then served in Lanka and then Mayina (shore bases in Ceylon–now Sri Lanka). He returned to Britain and was at Drake and served in Cockade (destroyer). He then served in Owl an RN Torpedo Training School and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 3 Dec 1945. This station was closed in Jul 1946 the same month as he was released from the RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Re-joined the RN 6 Jun 1947–30 Oct 1951 with the same service number. Discharged from the RN on 30 Oct 1951 and was taken on strength in the RNZN the next day. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 31 Oct 1951 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced on successive days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Travelled to NZ on the liner SS Rangitiki. His first sea service in the RNZN was in Kiwi 25 Feb–15 May 1952. Drafted to Bellona 31 May 1952 and remained in that ship until 9 Aug 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters during the period Nov 1954–Mar 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 7 Nov 1955 until 7 Jan 1957. Drafted to Lachlan 8 Jan 1957. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 14 Jun 1957, the same date he re-engaged to Retiring Allowance. His next sea service was again in Kaniere and Lachlan again circa 1961 before taking a post in Philomel as a storeman for M.T.E. circa 1962 Advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineering) 14 May 1962. Discharged to RA on 9 Jul 1962. The next day he was re-engaged as a General Service Hand but took his discharge at his own request on 16 Mar 1966. Died Birkenhead, North Shore, Auckland, 30 Sep 2008 aged 85 years. |
| MACK, Keith Lionel | 13304 | Chief Petty Officer Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dover, Kent, UK, 24 Oct 1924. Labourer before entering the Royal Navy on 24 Nov 1942 as an Assistant Cook. His first station Royal Arthur was a former Butlins Holiday Camp initially at Ingoldmells near Skegness requisitioned by the RN for 'hostilities only' trainees. He soon moved onto Pembroke then Royal Sovereign (battleship completed in May 1916) 10 Jul 1943–10 Jan 1944. Advanced to Cook (Officers). At HMS Malabar, a Fleet Air Arm station on Boaz Island, Bermuda, 20 Feb 1944 to 18 Jul 1946. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) Temporary 10 May 1945. At Fulmar Fleet Air Arm Station, Lossiemouth, 23 Sep 1947–16 Nov 1948. Also served briefly in Protector a net layer. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 27 Apr 1949. Discharged from the RN 14 Jul 1950 to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Presumed that he enlisted at Maori 17 Jul 1950 as the first NZ entry on his posting card is Philomel on 17 Jul 1950. Advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) 18 Jul 1950. Drafted to Bellona 18 Jan 1951 but rate of Petty Officer Cook (Officers) is dated 1 Dec 1950. Also served in Kiwi then Black Prince where he advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer Cook (Officers) 1 Apr 1954 and then to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Officers) 5 Jun 1954. Drafted to Royalist on 25 Mar 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 11 Dec 1958 with Gratuity. The remainder of his career was served in Tamaki and then Philomel. More than half of his service efficiency was rated 'Superior'. Discharged to RA 12 Dec 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MACKAY, James Robertson | 13894 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, on 9 Apr 1922. He entered the RN on 13 Apr 1942 as an Assistant Steward with Service No C/LX 31779. His training commenced in Glendower a shore station in North Wales. He served in several shore stations including Europa, Flora on 7 Jul 1942 then back to Europa where he advanced to Steward on 18 Dec 1942 and Pyramus at Kirkwall, Orkney Isles then Dunluce Castle (Depot Ship) and Proserpine. While in this latter base he served in a minesweeper Sycamore 6 Mar 1943–23 Jan 1944. The majority of his RN Service appears to have been in shore establishments though he did serve in several small vessels like BYMS 2264 (ex US Navy minesweeper) and the Anti-submarine trawler Syringa. After the war he continued to serve in minesweepers with numbers instead of names including T.R.P (not identified), BYMS 2054 and C28. From Apr 1948 to Aug 1952 his service was in shore stations. Released from the RN on 14 Aug 1952. His WWII Service Medals are not known at this time. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 15 Aug 1952 as a Steward. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Kaniere in the Reserve Fleet on 27 Jan 1953. Kaniere was re-activated on 2 Feb 1953 and she sailed for Korea on 2 Mar 1953. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Awarded the Korean Medal on 2 Mar 1954 and the UN Korea Medal on 23 Jul 1953. He later served in Irirangi and was then drafted to Bellona to be a part of the ship’s company to return the ship to the RN in 1956. Many of the crew were TSFD to Royalist and he came back to NZ in this ship but had to come back via South Africa because the Suez Canal had been closed by Egypt. Back in NZ he then served in Philomel and Lachlan. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 13 Apr 1957. Discharged BNPS on 16 Mar 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), Entitled to NZDSM and the KWSM. |
| MACKAY, Mervyn Sutherland | 13741 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland, 22 Mar 1920. Entered the Royal Navy 27 Sep 1938 as a Supply Probationer and was appointed Supply Assistant 5 Dec 1938. Drafted 10 Dec 1938 to Argus which was converted from a liner during WWI and was the first aircraft carrier with a full-length flight deck. Mervyn Mackay served in Argus until 13 Sep 1940. He advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Apr 1940 and in Jul 40 and Argus made its first visit to Malta delivering aircraft to the island. Served briefly in Edinburgh Castle an armed merchant cruiser before returning to Argus on 2 Dec 1940. Went to Freetown 6 Jan 1941 and after disembarking aircraft returned to the UK for Home Fleet duties. Drafted to Quebec a shore station at Inveraray, Scotland where he advanced 9 Dec 1941 to Supply Petty Officer (Temporary). His next station from 1 Apr 1942–7 Jan 1944, was Dinosaur at Troon, Ayrshire a training establishment for Landing Craft Operations. At Skirmisher, a shore station and at Milford Haven 8 Jan 1944–17 Jan 1945. Drafted to Phoenicia (Malta) 14 Feb 1945 and advanced to Stores Petty Officer 21 Nov 1946. On return to Britain he was at Ceres and Victory awaiting posting to Formidable (carrier) 23 Sep 1947–1 Dec 1948. Drafted to Wakeful (destroyer) 5 Mar 1949–29 May 1951 which was then a Boys Training ship. Discharged from the RN 12 Nov 1951 to enlist in the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Nov 1951 at Maori and advanced on successive days to Leading Stores Assistant and Stores Petty Officer. It is not known when he arrived in NZ but his first station was Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 remaining in Hawea until 23 Nov 1953. He also served in Bellona, Pukaki and in Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged to RA 12 Nov 1960. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is highly likely that he was also awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal as his service was either Satisfactory or Superior. |
| MacKENZIE, Alexander | 11670 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 10 Apr 1932. Entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Once his initial training was completed drafted to Bellona as Signalman Boy on 31 May 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Nov 1949. He served in Philomel, Hawea and returned to Philomel where he advanced to Signalman on 10 Jan 1951. He also served in Kiwi, HMAS Cerberus, Bellona and Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Local) on 9 Sep 1953 and to Acting Leading Signalman on 8 Jul 1954. He again served in Philomel and Tamaki and advanced to Leading Signalman on 8 Jul 1955. He went back to Philomel on 20 Nov 1956 and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for a very period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. His further service included time in Philomel where he advanced to Leading Telegraph Operator on 1 Mar 1960 and Acting Chief Yeoman on 1 Jul 1960. He returned to Royalist and advanced to Chief Yeoman and then served in Wakefield, Taranaki, Philomel Wakefield again 5 Oct 1965–11 Feb 1969 then served in Otago. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 10 May 1965. Discharged to RA on 9 Apr 1969. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MacKENZIE, Donald Kay | 33141 | Staff Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 02/06/2054 | 06/05/2055 | Born Napier about 1931. Serving RF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and when 16 Fd Regt was returned to NZ he TSFD to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955. SOS Kayforce 14 Jun 1955 and reposted to the RF. Died Taradale, Napier, 16 Aug 2004. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MACKEY, Bunny Nepia | 204111 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 05/11/2054 | Born Ruawai, Northland 22 Jun 1929 Driver for Hellabys Ltd, Westfield, Auckland. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1952. Attached FAP Div HQ Tpt Pl 5–8 Dec 1952 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Committed misdemeanours which cost him some money. Admitted CDS Tokyo 26–31 Jan 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP HQ RASC (NCO School) 10 May 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy ex NCO school 29 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 May 1953, to Temporary Corporal 9 Jul 1953 and to Corporal 25 Jul 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953 and M/I on 28 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953, deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. This TOD was one year 216 days. Re-embarked Auckland 3 Nov 1953 as a Corporal. M/I NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 18 Dec 1953 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 21 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 22 Aug appointed Tpt Sergeant and to Sergeant 29 Sep 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 2 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Guam to deplane Auckland 5 Nov 1954. This second TOD was one year 3 days, total of two years 219 days. Discharged 3 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MACKEY, Hohepa Whakaraka | 13609 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Gisborne 23 May 1933. Labourer before joining the RNZN as a Stoker on 17 May 1951 on an eight-year engagement. After initial training in Tamaki, many others of his time his first sea service was in Bellona which made visits to a number of NZ ports round the country. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer M 15 May 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Mainly involved on patrols and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. In Philomel and Tamaki 5 Dec 1954 to 2 Apr 1957 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Royalist in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters during the 2nd Commission of this ship between May 1957 and Jul 1958. Lost a portion of his Korean Gratuity through misconduct. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince 13 Jan–8 May 1959. DEE 22 May 1959 and returned to Gisborne area. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. |
| MACKIE, Athol Charles | 12954 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Temuka on 18 Jun 1933. He was a scholar before he enlisted in the RNZN on 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. This was an engagement for six years after he turned 18 years old. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Bellona to which he was drafted as a Boy 1st Class on 12 Feb 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 18 Dec 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escorts and patrols. Rotoiti RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He then served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson for further training. On RTNZ he was again in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Feb 1952. He was sent again to HMAS Watson on 28 Mar 1952 to attend a Radar Plotter 3rd Class Course. He also served in Philomel, Black Prince and Tamaki and returned to Philomel before he was again sent to HMAS Watson 5 Feb–21 Jun 1955 this time to attend a Radar Plotter 2nd Class course. He returned briefly to Philomel and was drafted to Bellona to be a crewman to return the ship to the Royal Navy. While in Britain he was in HMS Dryad for a period before returning to Bellona. He was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 which was handed over to the RNZN on 9 Jul 1956. He was in the crew which sailed the ship to NZ. This voyage was via South Africa because of the closure of the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis in 1956 but Royalist was involved in a limited manner in the Mediterranean. Royalist finally arrived in Auckland on 20 Dec 1956. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince again for about six weeks and returned to Philomel on 17 May 1957. DEE 29 Jul 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MACKIE, Calvin Esmond | 591158 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Waipawa 12 Apr 1930. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by civil air arriving 25 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 6 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1893 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Onga Onga, Hawkes Bay. Died Taradale 9 Dec 2012 aged 82 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MACKIE, Noel William James | 206319 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Waipukurau on 17 Aug 1925. He was employed as a driver in Waipukurau before enlisting in Jayforce. Previous service in BCOF, Japan, between 30 Jul 1946 and 27 Aug 1947. (646048, Temporary Lance Corporal, NZE, later Corporal. Driver from Tikokino, central Hawkes Bay. Next-of-kin Mrs E.C. Mackie (mother) Tikokino.) Discharged from Jayforce 28 Nov 1947. Married man enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. After training in Waiouru and Papakura he Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RHQ. Served through all the early fighting in which 16 Fd Regt was involved. His daughter was born while he was serving in Korea. Promoted Lance Bombardier on 7 May 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) at Wellington 7 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch, 4 Dec 2008 aged 83 years. |
| MACKIE, Owen George | 301619 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Takahiwai, Northland, 5 Feb 1934. Was a trainee in the 9th CMT Intake 1953. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 24 May 1956. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and was with the RAN for working up exercises before heading off to Singapore. Served in Malayan waters and conducted a bombardment on a suspected Communist base in the Kota Tinggi area of Johore. Sailed onto Hong Kong and served in Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Aug 1957. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1957. Drafted to Philomel briefly before being drafted to Irirangi 23 Sep 1958–1 Nov 1959. Drafted to Rotoiti (in the Reserve Fleet) 2 Nov 1959–5 Jan 1960. Rotoiti was recommissioned and he stayed with her until 17 Dec 1960. In Philomel 18 Dec 1960–2 Jul 1961. Served again in Rotoiti 3 Jul 1961–12 Jul 1962 and may have been in her when acting as a weather picket for Operation Deep Freeze. Also served in Paea 13 Jul 1972–14 Aug 1963. DEE 15 Jun 1963. Enlisted in Kayforce 2 Jan 1956 as an apprentice plumber in Whangarei. He was discharged after 58 days in the Army. Later awarded NZOSM NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| MACKIE, Phillip (Phil) | 204590 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 29/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Came from Te Araroa, Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 13 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. It appears he deplaned Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954. Discharged 27 Sep 1954. Living at Hamilton 1996. Died Hamilton, 22 Nov 2000. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MACKIE, Rapata | 206975 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Gisborne 8 Oct 1927. Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.83 as 817978, Private, Maori Battalion. Labourer from Whangara, Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mrs T. Mackie (mother) Whangara. Embarked Wellington in HMT Chitral 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 2NZ Div Cav, also served in Tokyo Bn and was then posted to 2 Bn 15 Aug 1947. M/O for leave and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Appears he was flown to NZ for leave. Embarked for Japan 28 Aug and M/I from Leave in NZ 12 Sep 1947 and returned to serve in 2 Bn. Had several misdemeanours but committed a serious offences in Japan and was sentenced to 120 days detention. Served again in Tokyo Bn for approx one month. Embarked Japan 31 Jul 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked 16 Aug 1948. Discharged 23 Sep 1948. Labourer for T. Andrew, Whangara, Gisborne. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Had some difficulty adhering to R & SOs during training in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. No entry date or M/I date in Korea for this man. Assume that Entry to Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Dec 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Sep and was discharged direct to unit 15 Sep 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 28 Nov 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Kayforce one year 209 days. Discharged 31 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MACKIE, Robert Donaldson | 211385 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 28/04/2055 | Born Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland 23 Jun 1932. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 9 Jan 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Mar 1955 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Apr 1955 and discharged to NZ Base HQ 11 May 1955. Was a persistent offender and did not adhere to Kayforce and Unit orders. Was seen as a slow learner. TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Aug 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 22 Aug 1955. Served overseas 252 days. Discharged 16 Sep 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1896 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Christchurch but was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MACKIE, Tehinganganui (Bert) Johnston | 12873 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 03/12/2050 | Born Whangarei 5 Dec 1932. Left school and enlisted in the RNZN 5 May 1959 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 10 Nov 1949. Like many of his era his first service was in Bellona 12 Feb–15 May 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 10 May 1950 and sailed from NZ 7 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces opposed Communist North Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 5 Nov 1950. Seaman Gunner Anti-Aircraft 3rd Class. Was involved in escorts between Japan and south Korean harbours, patrols and was part of the screening force at the Inchon landings. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His next ship was Lachlan 16 Aug 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Jan 1952. Drafted to Bellona 2 Feb 1952 and was graded Gun Layer 3rd Class 7 Nov 1952. Also served in Kiwi and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar 1954. Upgraded to Gun Layer 2nd Class on 27 May 1954 and RTNZ 8 Jun 1954. Also served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–4 Sep 1955. The remainder of his naval service was spent at either Tamaki or Philomel. DEE 4 Dec 1956. Joined the NZ Police and later served at the Police Station at Devonport. Awarded NZ 1990 Commemoration Medal. Living in Wellington in 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Became a JP and appointed MNZM NY Hons 2012 for services to Maori. Died Takahiwai, Northland,18 Nov 2015, aged 82. His remains are interred in the Takahiwai Urupa. |
| MacKINNON, Alexander Murdoch | 203548 | Sergeant | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Auckland 23 May 1924. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF 1944–46. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.14 p.62 as a Private for infantry Reinforcements. He was a farmer from Kaikatahi, Glen Afton near Huntly and sailed from NZ between 1 Apr and 31 Dec 1944. Back in NZ after the war he became a Commercial traveller operating from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. In Jan 1951 he was a passenger in a jeep driven by Driver Vivian Lewis who was dazzled by the lights of an oncoming American truck while rounding a corner on a narrow icy road. Lewis swerved to avoid a collision and the jeep went off the road and slid down a 15-metre bank coming to a rest with Lewis pinned underneath. Sergeant Alex MacKinnon had leapt clear as the vehicle started to go over but was dazed as he slid 6 metres down the bank. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ (Flight Roll No.64, p.3) ETD 19 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MacKINNON, Neil Angus | 203734 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 13 Jan 1928. Previous service in RNZAF 13 Sep 1946–19 May 1947 (249 days) with Service No 461998. Traveller and warehouseman for Stirling Henry (NZ) Ltd, Auckland. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Serv in NZ Tpt Pl. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 2 Jun 1951 and was discharged to 3rd Stationary Hosp 9 Jun 1951 to NZRTU and was posted to NZ Tpt Pl. 5 Jul 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. To be Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Oct 19561 while appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 Jan 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 2 May 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.4) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Howick, Auckland, 18 May 2003 aged 75 years. |
| MACKLEY, Ian Chappell (Snow) | 206355 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Masterton 13 Sep 1928. Photographer from Wellington. Previous service in RNZAF 1946–49 as RNZAF photographer at Ohakea for two years and then for a year at Wigram. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. 162 Bty signals until Mar 1951. Took many photos of Kayforce personnel during his tour with the force. Later Sergeant. Appointed Official Kayforce Photographer Mar 1951–52. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to Wellington deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. National President NZ Korea Veterans Association 1990–94. North Island Vice President NZ Korea Veterans Association 1994. Living at Lower Hutt in 1996. Ian was one of 11 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Awarded Queen's Service Medal, NY Hons 2003 (For services to the Korea Veterans Association) NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. He was the President NZ Korea Veterans Assn 1990–1994. Died Upper Hutt 24 Apr 2016 aged 87 years. |
| MACKLEY, Trevor Warren | 211057 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Masterton 1 Jun 1928. Stock clerk for NZ Farmers Co, Masterton. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 21 Apr 1953 and appointed Hut Commander NZ Base HQ. Reverted to Driver 21 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Jan 1954 and appointed confidential clerk and typist, Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 1 Apr 1954 and to Corporal 1 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2–May 1954 and was discharged to his unit. Embarked Kure 8 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. This ship thew sailed to Korea and embarked more troops to return to Australis and for RTNZ. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged 14 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Masterton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Taupo, 3 Apr 2007 in his 79th year. His father 30864 E. R. Mackley is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.3 p.303 as a Private in 25 Bn 2 NZEF during WWII. |
| MACKRELL, Brian Heslop | 15557 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 10 Dec 1939. Enlisted at Lower Hutt in RNZN 19 Jan 1956 as Boy 2nd Class which was changed to Junior Seaman 25 Dec 1956. Served in Philomel 4 Jan–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Jun 1957 and to Able Seaman 10 Sep 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Drafted to Black Prince 22 Nov 1958 for 16 days, In Philomel 10 Dec 1958–4 Jan 1969. Drafted to Rotoiti 5 Jan 1960–2 May 1961. Discharged SNLR 3 May 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MACKRELL, Terence Frank | 30631 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | RNZAEC | 29/04/2055 | 03/05/2056 | Born Hastings 3 May 1925. Assistant radio technician in Palmerston North. Joined the Home Guard 5 May 1942 and served in D Coy Takaroa Bn, Coy Signals. He then joined the RNZAF 19 Dec 1942–21 Dec 1945. Had home service and two periods overseas. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ Service Medal 1939–45. Regular Force Officer. SOS ‘A’ Branch Army HQ on posting to Kayforce 19 Apr 1955. His flight was one of the few which specified flight times. Emplaned Auckland 9.12am, 29 Apr 1955 on Teal flight to deplane Sydney 1pm. Depart Sydney 6.30pm and deplaned Iwakuni 4.40pm 1 May 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ, Kure on deplanement. Appointed Executive Officer NZ Kayforce 2 May 1955. Entered Korea 17 May 1955. On TOD 1 Comwel Div 17–24 May 1955. Promoted Temporary Captain 1 Jul 1955 and to Captain 1 Oct 1955. His tour included several TOS each time returning to NZ Base HQ. He visited 1 Comwel Div twice, 10 Tpt Coy once and Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo twice. Attached to 8235th Overseas Coms Bn US Army for orientation course of one month on Coms Facilities in the Far East theatre. Relinquished Appt EO NZ Kayforce and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Apr 1956. Emplaned Japan 27 Apr 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned at Christchurch 3 May 1956. Served overseas one year six days. Struck off the Strength of the Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, RNZAEC, in rank of Lieutenant, 3 Jun 1956. Later a commissioned officer in the NZ Cadet Corps. New Plymouth Boys' High School Cadets. Resigned his commission 7 Oct 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North 5 Sep 1999 aged 74 years. |
| MACKY, David Spencer | 204256 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 07/11/2053 | Born Nelson 22 Apr 1930. Garage attendant, NZ Road Services Ltd, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight deplaning Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo and disembarked Korea 26 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952 and served in 161 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon to attend course.14 Jul 1952. M/I and attached FAP NZRTU ex CATC Course Inchon. Achieved good results on the course. Both his practical and written work have been good. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA NZRTU 1 Sep 1952. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 20 Feb 1953 and discharged direct to unit 25 Feb 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 8 Oct 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 27 Oct 1953. Medically downgraded 29 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Oct 1953 for RTNZ (Medical–Asthma). Deplaned Auckland 7 Nov 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 203 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 21 May 2011 aged 81 years. |
| MacLAREN, Kenneth Forbes | 206903 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born 28 Jun 1927. Came from Timaru. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/I NZRTU 26 Oct 1952 from 10 Tpt Coy for attachment to British JRBD for cooking course. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for RTNZ 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 17 Apr 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1908 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his address in Timaru. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1989. |
| MacLEAN, Hector James (Hec) | 206298 | Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/10/2053 | Born Woodville 14 Aug 1925. Schoolteacher from Napier. Previous service in BCOF, Japan 1947–48. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.83 as 646655, Temporary Corporal, NZAEWS. Next-of-kin Mrs C.V. Maclean. Appointed to the Emergency Force (Kayforce) from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List. Photographed at Waiouru in Auckland Weekly News late 1950 with a field telephone in hand. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. RTNZ 30 Aug 1952 on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Oct 1952. Promoted Captain. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 20 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Ngongotaha in 1996. Died Orewa 12 Jul 2014 aged 88 years. |
| MacLEOD, Thomas (Tom) | 206907 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Oaonui, Taranaki 10 Jan 1922. Came from Eltham, Taranaki. Served in 28 (Maori) Bn, WWII. Bushman employed at Ongarue. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Aug. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Mentioned in Despatches in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953” (London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554). Later Lance Bombardier. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia deplaning Wellington 19 May 1954. Discharged 16 Aug 1954 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force 1955 but gave his birth date as 10 Jan 1925. Emplaned for Malaya 26 Nov 1955 arriving at Kuala Lumpur 28 Nov. Served in 3 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt during Malayan Emergency 1955–57. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. 2nd oldest man in unit. Always gave his age as 21. Died New Plymouth, 18 Aug 1999 aged 77 years. |
| MacMILLAN, Donald Alexander | 920369 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 30/12/2053 | 12/08/2057 | Born Balclutha 22 Mar 1932. Assistant Linesman for Otago Electric Power Board. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce and underwent training at Burnham Camp and Linton Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 as a Sapper, RNZE on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan to deplane at Iwakuni on 2 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 25 Feb 1954. Admitted RAAF Hosp, Iwakuni 27 May–10 Jun 1954. Posted to unit on discharge from hospital. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 28 Jul 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ on Japan Tour with Brit Com Force Korea Rugby Touring team 25 Mar 1955–4 Apr 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 31 May 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Harewood 13 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged 1 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Labourer Co-op Dairy Factory, Dunedin. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 10 Oct 1955 and re-embarked as Lance Corporal on RM Airliner to Sydney for return to Korea 3 Dec 1955. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement 4 Dec 1955. M/O Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo 6 Dec 1955 to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 10 Dec 1955. Posted to Tpt Coy, from NZ Base HQ 10 Dec 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9–15 Feb 1956. Discharged to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to HQ NZ Kayforce as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Reduced to Driver 24 Oct 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 1 Dec 1956. The last part of this second tour was filled with failure to obey orders, neglecting to obey Guard Orders and escaping from detention. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957. Discharged 5 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Both tours amounted to three years 55 days overseas. Living in Dunedin circa 1978. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Family Announcement: 920369, K.Force, of Mosgiel, Dunedin. On Jun 24, 2020, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 88 years. |
| MacMILLAN, Mervyn Robert | 208607 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Timaru 30 Mar 1930. Self-employed farmer West Plains, Invercargill. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) 22 Jul 1952 to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Did not adhere to R&SOs. Committed to Canadian Detention Barracks on three occasions totalling 63 days. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954. Served overseas one year 309 days. SOS Kayforce 31 Jul 1957 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gore 30 Jun 2019 aged 98 years. |
| MACNEE, Maurice John (Morrie) | 676129 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Eketahuna 27 Dec 1929. Served in Jayforce between 18 Mar 1947 and 20 Sep 1948. (815647, Private, Divisional Provost Unit. Freezing Worker from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs I. MacNee (mother) Masterton.) highest rank achieved Lance Corporal. Fencing contractor in Masterton. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 12 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 32 Supp Pl. CTBA 2 Aug 1 Sep 1953 and returned to his unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 5 Sep 1953. TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged to unit 19 Sep 1953. Also served in Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 May–3 Jul 1954 then posted back to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 29 Jul, TSFD to Brit Com Z and was discharged to unit 16 Aug 1954. Re-admitted 25 Canadian FDS 25 Aug TSFD to Brit Com Z and was discharged to unit 4 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Masterton. Living in Palmerston North in 1996. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K). Died Palmerston North 15 Jun 2003. Buried in Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| MacPHERSON, Michael Augustus James | 15108 | Junior Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born 16 Sep 1937. Enlisted in the RNZN on 27 May 1954 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class and underwent his initial training in Tamaki and in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 22 Oct 1954 and advanced to Junior Stoker 1st Class 2 Oct 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Junior Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 to go to operate from Singapore, Hong Kong as well as monitor the Korean armistice during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug 1956 then to Kaniere 17 Jan 1958. Awarded Auxiliary Watchkeepers Certificate 24 Oct 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 15 May 1958. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) while Philomel 15 May 1959 and again went back to Black Prince 8 Sep 1959. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 4 Aug 1960. Awarded Boiler Room Watchkeepers Certificate 6 Dec 1960. In Philomel on 8 Aug 1961 when he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. He then served in Taranaki and Lachlan where he advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 30 Aug 1965. He also served in Kiama and Inverell. DEE 15 Sep 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Possibly a recipient of the RN LS&GC Medal. |
| MACTIER, Murray Stuart | 206395 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 08/06/2054 | Born Mayfield, Ashburton 1 Nov 1929. Came from Manaia, Taranaki. Employed as a Blacksmith's striker. Attested 5 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 1950. Entered Linton Camp 27 Feb 1951. Changed date of birth to Jul 1929 to enlist in Kayforce with the so-called minimum age requirement. Kayforce 2nd Reinforcement. Emplaned Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. 2nd Reinforcements consisted of 97 men and 4 officers. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Technical Assistant in Fox Troop 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier, then Bombardier 21 Aug 1952, then to Sergeant 26 Nov 1952. RTNZ on 18 Dec 1952 on furlough on the first flight by DC6B aircraft to Auckland. The Prime Minister of Australia and Dame Patti Menzies and their daughter were First Class passengers on the same flight. Re-embarked for Korea on 25 Feb 1953 and re-entered Korea 5 Mar. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 19 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1954 as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950–53. Living at Milford, North Shore, Auckland, in 2004. Served 2 years 293 days overseas. Died North Shore, Auckland, 15 Sep 2014 aged 84 years. |
| MADDEN, Gerald Walter (Gerry) | 206743 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Masterton 4 Oct 1928. Employed as a driver in Masterton. Attested 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Promoted to Lance Bombardier 21 Apr 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 1 May 1952 on Ararangi a Teal aircraft bound for Sydney. Travelled from Sydney to Japan by Qantas aircraft. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1961 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Masterton. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at Golden Pond Private Hospital, Whakatane 8 Apr 2013 aged 84 years. |
| MADDEN, John Ramon (Baldy) | 208515 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Dunedin 19 Dec 1928. Linesman for Graham Coal Co, Dunedin. Served in BCOF (Jayforce) Japan. (819605, Private, HQ Base. Kitchen Hand from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mr J.H. Madden (father) Matura, Southland.) Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas or other charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted several times to a medical unit: spent time in 26 Fd Amb, 2 US Med Coy, 37 Canadian Fd Amb, Brit Com Z Med Unit and 38 Canadian Fd Amb. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ on Furlough Deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 HMT Captain Cook and disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and M/I to Camp in Taiping, Malaya and served in C Coy, 2 NZ Regt, Taiping. AWOL 24 Jul 1960 and M/I Sobraon Camp 11 Aug 1960. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Embarked NZ 10 Sep 1963, later Corporal Clerk, HQ Coy, 1 RNZIR, awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Returned to NZ, ‘Tour Expired’, deplaning Whenuapai 24 Mar 1965. Posted to NSTU, Waiouru Camp. Later served in South Vietnam HQ NZ V Force (Sergeant). Posted to HQ Wellington Army Area and Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 26 Nov 1968 while holding appointment of clerk. AWOL from 24 Jun 1969 and was posted as a deserter 15 Jul 1969. Reverts to Sub Sergeant 24 Jun 1969. Still absent at the time of issue of Vietnam Medals on 19 Nov 1969. Medals returned to Army HQ on 25 Nov 1969 for safe keeping. Reduced to the rank of Corporal and lost 166 day’s pay. Discharged 9 Jan 1970. Nickname ‘Baldy’. In brief served in Jayforce, Kayforce, Malaya, Malaysia a second time and South Vietnam. He was a character. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (1960–64), PJM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 5 Sep 2008 aged 79 years. |
| MADDICK, Derek | 12827 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 10/12/2050 | 29/07/2053 | Born Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, on 11 Nov 1928. Employed as a junior clerk before enlisting in the RN on 13 Feb 1946 as a Stores Boy with Service No D/MX 792249. He served in Royal Arthur, Glendower and Demetrius (shore stations) where he advanced to Probationary Stores Assistant on 11 May 1946. Drafted on 30 Jul 1946 to Unicorn, an aircraft repair ship and light aircraft carrier based mainly in British waters during his time in her. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 24 May 1948. Released from the RN on 2 Dec 1948. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 19 Jun 1949 as a Stores Assistant and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant the next day. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Lachlan until 24 Jul 1950. Served in Philomel 25 Jul 1950–29 Jul 1951 then in Irirangi until drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. On 2 Mar 1953 Kaniere sailed from Auckland to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Derek Maddick returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 14 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| MADDOCK, Steven Thomas | 208747 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Blenheim 2 Mar 1930. Rabbiter from Blenheim. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and Japan. Entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for three-week course on 16 Aug 1953. Gained a good result from the course. Was Bombardier 2i/c Gun the promoted Temporary Sergeant No.1 Gun 14 Dec 1953. Attended 25 Canadian Inf Bde NCO School 21 Feb 1954 for two-week Senior NCO Refresher Course. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 9 Jun 1954. RTNZ as a Sergeant and was to have been discharged but re-embarked on RNZAF Hastings for Korea 28 Aug 1954. Was appointed No.1 Gun Sergeant then promoted Staff Sergeant while holding the appointment of Labour Supervisor 7 Feb 1956. RTNZ 29 Dec 1956. Discharged 28 Jul 1957. Served overseas 4 years 60 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Blenheim, 15 Oct 1981 aged 51 years. |
| MADDREN, William Peter | 11368 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 9 Dec 1928. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before joining the RNZN on 30 Jan 1947 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Stores Assistant on 30 Apr 1947. Drafted to Bellona 12 May 1948–Feb 1950. Served in Tamaki 4 Feb 1950–23 Mar 1951 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant backdated to 1 Dec 1949. Drafted to Hawea on 24 Mar 1951–30 Apr 1951. Hawea was already on the way to Korea but how he travelled to join his ship is not known. Presumed he was flown up to his ship possibly in an NZ Army flight. He was TSFD to Rotoiti on 1 May 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and he then served in Philomel 29 Nov 1951–29 Jan 1953. DEE 29 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| MAEHI, Piki Te Kaha | 211105 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Hastings 26 Nov 1925. Barman at Wellington. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953 and M/I to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour but reverted to Driver at his own request. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked on HMT New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by Teal flight from Brisbane to Auckland arriving 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 156 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1955. Also known as Boyd Marsh formerly Boyd Maehi. Died 21 Feb 1996, aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MAGEE, John Frederick Francis | 208634 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Auckland 6 Nov 1925. Core maker for W.H. Price & Sons, Christchurch. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Ararangi (a Teal aircraft) for Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt as Gunner. Attached to 32 Supply Platoon for Guard Duties 2 Jan 1954 and returned to unit eight days later. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas flight 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 28 Apr 1954. Discharged 1 Jul 1957. Served overseas one year 28 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1964 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Wellington. |
| MAGINLEY, Arthur Claude (Artie) | 203967 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born in Taranaki 12 May 1929. Later came from Henderson. Attested 14 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. While in Waiouru camp made a name for himself as an expert at pressing trousers and found it made good beer money. Left NZ on 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Spent quite an amount of his service in Korea as a member of the Observation Post attached to the 3 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Served about 14 months in Korea then returned to Waiouru Camp, NZ, to instruct a group of Compulsory Military Trainees and one reinforcement intake for Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and KWSM. Life Member of the Henderson RSA, Died North Shore Hospital, Auckland, 5 Apr 2019 aged 89 years. |
| MAHA, Edward Valen | 206974 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Otakeho, near Opunake, Taranaki 9 Jul 1925. Taranaki. Driver employed by E.F. Sandford, Auroa near Manaia, Taranaki. Attested in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Made a number of errors in his first few months of army life. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1952. Served in ‘C’ Pl, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Feb 1953. Attached FAP to HQ RASC (NCO School) 12 Apr and CTBA on 2 May 1953 returning to his unit. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 May 1953 and to Corporal 1 Aug 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 17– 30 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 27 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNX and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 226 days. Discharged 20 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Waitara 21 Feb 1982 aged 63 years. His remains are interred in the Waitara Cemetery RSA Section. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAHAN, Robert Richard | 13495 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Waimate, 22 May 1931. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 12 Jan 1950 and underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 30 Sep 1950 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 12 Jan 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korean waters. Soon after arrival at Sasebo he was TSFD on 3 Feb 1952 to HMS Belfast (cruiser now a museum warship on the Thames in London) and served in her engine room for the next three months. TSFD to Taupo 27 May 1952 and came back to NZ in her arriving Auckland 21 Oct 1952. In Philomel 22 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–18 Oct 1953. In Philomel for just one year. Drafted to Lachlan 6 Sep 1954–28 Nov 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 11 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAHANGA, Charlie | 458075 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Whangarei 28 Dec 1932. He was a labourer for MOW Mangakino. Served in 3rd Intake CMT and was then a serving TF soldier. Trained mainly in Papakura Camp and was sent to Muriwai for a three-day field exercise and Tihoi for TF Camp Duties 4–25 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar, entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I to his unit on 23 Mar 1954. M/O and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4 Jul 1954 fir Artillery training course. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 15 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 12 Sep 1954 and was discharged to unit 15 Sep 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt posted to 10 Tpt Coy, TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy the same day. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955 M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1954. Struck off the NZ Roll 1 Jul 1955. Committed a misdemeanour 15 Jul 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Aug and M/I to this unit from NZ Base HQ 7 Aug 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 No.55 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Nov 1955. Granted 9 days R&R Leave 8–17 Nov 1966. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 276 days. Discharged 9 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit (1 Hauraki Regt). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGDM (K) and NZDSM. He died 19 Mar 1995, in his hometown at the age of 62 years. |
| MAHER, Desmond James | 11224 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Woolston, Christchurch 17 Aug 1930. Attended Christchurch Boys High School. Enlisted in the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent his initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 30 Jan 1947. Drafted to Bellona 7 May 1947, advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Aug 1948 and to Able Seaman 17 May 1949. Spent from 1 Jun 1949 to 8 Jul 1951 alternating between Philomel and Bellona before he was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus in Australia 9 Jul–30 Oct 1951. On RTNZ was in Philomel for almost one month before returning once again to Bellona 27 Nov 1951–4 Feb 1952. Drafted to Philomel on 5 Feb–7 Jul 1952 then was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Leading Seaman 17 Jul 1953. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (Engraved ‘MAHER D.J. NZ. 11224 C.P.O. HMNZS ROYALIST’) Spent more time between Bellona, now in Reserve Fleet and Philomel before attending another course at HMAS Cerberus 1 Jul 1954–19 Jan 1955. Sailed Bellona to Britain to return her to the RN and sailed Royalist to NZ having to travel via South Africa as the Suez Canal was blocked by Egypt–the Suez affair. Advanced to Petty Officer 30 Aug 1958 while in Philomel. Also served in Black Prince. Rotoiti, Royalist and at Pegasus 28 Jul 1965–6 Aug 1967 where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer. Discharged to RA 16 Aug 1967. Died Christchurch 28 Nov 1994 aged 66 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), PJM and KWSM. These last four were issued on 9 Aug 2008. An un-named Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal plus a named Naval LS&GC Medal were offered on TradeMe Jun 2014. |
| MAHIA, Monte | 14504 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Opotiki 29 Mar 1932. Labourer at Opotiki before joining the RNZN on 31 Jul 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki 31 Jul 1952–15 Mar 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Mar 1953. He went to Britain when Black Prince sailed for attendance at the Royal Review leaving Auckland 17 Mar 1953, meeting HMAS Sydney (carrier) and arriving at Portsmouth 5 May 1953. The Fleet Review was at Spithead 15 Jun 1953. Black Prince RTNZ 29 Sep 1953. Drafted to Bellona now in the Reserve Fleet 20 Nov 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 31 Jan 1954. In Philomel 17 Mar 1954. Drafted to Irirangi on 12 May 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia. Served in Korea and Japanese waters monitoring the armistice between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince 14 Aug 1956–10 Oct 1957. His final service was in Lachlan 11 Oct 1957–27 Sep 1959. DEE 30 Jul 1970. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MAHONEY, Kevin Millard | 13041 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Oamaru 4 Aug 1928. Employed in the Clerical Branch, NZ Railways, probably in Oamaru. Entered RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 as a Probationary Electrical Mechanic. His training commenced in Tamaki and further training followed in Philomel. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1950 but this was adjusted to read 1 Jul 1949. Drafted to Bellona 13 May 1950–18 Feb 1952. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 1 Apr 1950. Served in Philomel 19 Feb–7 Jul 1952 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 14 Apr 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korea. Hawea RNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician Mahoney remained in her until 5 Nov 1953. He then served in Bellona, Kiwi, Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 7 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal (18 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (9 Jul 1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| MAHUTU, Hakaraia Kaiha Joe | 204614 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 3 Aug 1923. Ex TF soldier. Farm Labourer for Broddie Bros. Oparure. Served 2½ years in TF as a member of 3 LAFV Regt. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 23 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953. Posted from NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Pl 29 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1953. M/I to his unit 4 May 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC (PT Course) 6 Sep and CTBA 6 Sep 1953 and M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl. Awarded 21 days in Canadian Detention Barracks for unlawfully taking a motor Vehicle for his own use. Made further errors and neglected to obey R&SOs. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NA Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and travelled via Guam to deplane Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 197 days. Discharged 20 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZDSM. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MAIHI, Heremokena | 204382 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 08/01/2053 | Born Pakotai, Northland 28 Mar 1926. Farmer for Ellison Bros, PakotaiI. Originally attested 23 Feb 1952 in Kayforce under the name Marsh, Here Mokena. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1952, G.S.W. fractured right thighbone and was admitted Norwegian MASH. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Oct 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Dec 1952 for RTNZ (Medical). Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jan 1953 surgical stretcher case. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jan 1953 from Teal flight (Arangi) ex Sydney. Served overseas 171 days. Area 3 to arrange immediate admission to Whangarei Hosp. Discharged 12 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent on 26 Jul 1957 to an address in Pakotai, Northland. It was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAIHI, Morena Mangu | 204383 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Pakotai, Whangarei 28 Aug 1927. Self-employed driver. Also known as Morrin Maihi and Morrin Marsh. Previous service in the Army. Attested 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 29 Jul 1952. Had considerable disdain for military discipline and had several conflicts with R & SOs. Awarded 54 days Field Punishment and 28 days detention for various offences. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 350 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Sep 1954. Died Whangarei Public Hospital 5 Sep 1957 aged 30 years. |
| MAIN, Barry Richard | 207870 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 22 Aug 1930. Served with BCOF, Japan aged 17 (813724, Driver, NZASC, Enlisted in Hamilton, Baker’s assistant, NOK Mrs E.M. Main (M)). His father Frederick Thomas also served in BCOF (556864 Sapper NZE Enlisted in Hamilton, NOK Mrs E.M. Main (W)). Both are shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.86. Attested 23 Feb 1952 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Sep 1950 while in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 May 1951 and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 May to NZ Base HQ. Admitted USN Hosp Ship Haven 4 Jun 1951. Discharged from USN Hosp Ship Haven 25 Jun 1951 to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Nov 1951. M/O and attached FAP Brit J.R.B.D for a Cooks course. M/I 16 Fd Regt 28 May 1952 on completion of Cooks Course. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ (furlough) deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Discharged 23 Aug 1952 Re-enlisted 2 Dec 1952 re-posted to Active Service and re-emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 as a Gunner and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 30 Dec 1952. Trade was a cook but not employed as such. Re-entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) and TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 22 Jun 1953 as a Sapper. M/I NZ Base HQ, Later promoted Lance Corporal. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll as a Sapper RNZE 26 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Served overseas two years 194 days. Discharged 13 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Attested 18 Aug 1954 in RF at Linton Camp. Served in RNZASC. Discharged at own request on payment 8 Apr 1955. Died Putaruru, 5 Apr 1994 aged 63. |
| MAIN, Gavin | 460416 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Almost all personnel on this flight were RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged 6 Oct 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MAIN, John | 208953 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 30/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Fraserburgh, Scotland, 17 Sep 1924. Civil Trade Carpenter, from Bluff. John's Army service (number 633517) of nine months was Hostilities Only. TSFD to the RNZN (Service Number 8044) at HMNZS Philomel 31 Aug 1943 and served for three years as a telegraphist. Attested 7 Aug 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by civil air to Japan where he disembarked Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1954. Served whole time in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on New Australia for return to Sydney and completed the journey from Sydney by Teal flight to Christchurch. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill, 17 Aug 2015 aged 90 years. |
| MAIN, Lionel | 206702 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/05/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Hunterville 4 Sep 1930. Driver working for Child Bros, Palmerston North. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll during Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 8 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. (NZOSM and KWSM sent to next-of-kin). Died Palmerston North 21 Aug 1969 aged 39 years. |
| MAINS, Maxwell Homer (Max) | 203632 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Dunedin 6 Dec 1928. Previous service in the RNZN from Apr 1944 to Apr 1947. Served in the South Pacific on HMNZS Achilles (Seaman Boy) (10138). Also served on deployment to Japanese waters in the BCOF Fleet. Discharged and returned to Dunedin. Civil trade Brush maker. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Gun Number in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Photographed having a meal beside his gun with others of the gun team where the Battery was in position. Was involved with artillery fire tasks on several occasions. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 337 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1952. Living at Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, in Nov 2000. He was a life Member of the Ponsonby Rugby Club. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died peacefully at home in Auckland 12 Mar 2018 aged 89 years. |
| MAINWARING, Joseph Henry William | 32103 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Whanganui 24 Apr 1930. Clerical cadet in N Z Railways. Miles Company (first company to be formed) Regular Force Cadets 1948. Posted to School of Artillery after graduation. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 14 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Apr 1952, served in 161 Bty and was promoted to Sergeant before RTNZ 21 Mar 1953 to attend O.C.T.U No.3/53. Commissioned 14 Jun 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Aug 1953. Re-entered Korea 21 Aug 1953 and re-posted to 16 Fd Regt that day. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Gun Position Officer, relinquished appointment 14 Apr 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. Committed an offence normally associated with OR soldiers. Demoted to 2nd Lieutenant, Acting Lieutenant 13 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 43 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Posted to Reserve of Officers 26 Sep 1954 soon after his return to NZ. Discharged from the Regular Force 9 Mar 1972. Active in RSA over many years. Stood for NZKVA National Vice President in 1999. Living at Feilding in Nov 2000. Died Palmerston North Hospital 30 Dec 2004 aged 73. |
| MAIR, William Frederick (Bill) | 206519 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Woodville 7 Jul 1928. Employed as a shepherd in Waipukurau. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 13 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951, sailed from Sasebo 31 Aug 1952 and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served as a support for 16 Fd Regt. Also employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Jan 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Aug 1953. Died Whanganui 11 Jan 2000 aged 71 years. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAIRS, William Arthur (Bill) | 797147 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 26/01/2054 | Born Westport, West Coast, South Island 4 Aug 1931. Attested 5 Aug 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. M/O NZRTU and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in C Platoon. Served mainly in the Imjin River area. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jan 1954 for RTNZ on compassionate reasons. Deplaned Harewood 25 Jan 1954. 14 days compassionate leave granted. SOS of Kayforce 3 Mar 1954 and TSFD to Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Westport in 1996. Died Westport 31 Aug 2014 aged 83 years. Buried Orowaiti Cemetery, Westport. |
| MAITLAND, George Wallace | 11349 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 11 Sep 1926. Employed as a sheet metal worker before he enlisted in the RNZN 30 Jan 1947. Granted the rate of Stoker 2nd Class and issued the Service No NZ 11349. Initial training was in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Advanced to Stoker on 21 Aug 1947 and to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 11 Dec 1947. Drafted to Bellona 27 Jan 1948–16 Oct 1950. In Philomel 17 Oct 1950–21 May 1951. Returned to Bellona 5 May 1951. He worked in his own time to complete features of Coppersmith trade. At this time there were no Coppersmiths in the RNZN. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 22 Aug 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 22 Aug 1952. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in this ship until 14 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Back to Philomel for little over a year. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a member of the crew that took this ship back to the UK for return to the RN 16 Apr 1956. The next day he became a member of the crew that sailed Royalist to NZ. Was involved in the Suez Affair in 1956. Service in Royalist ended 1 Apr 1957. Returned to Black Prince 2 Apr 1957–13 Apr 1958. Drafted to Lachlan and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class 14 Apr 1958–26 Sep 1960. Back to Philomel for one more year then drafted to Royalist 7 Sep 1961 to 18 Sep 1963. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 14 Feb 1962. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 17 Oct 1961. Was in Inverell 9 Aug 1965–12 Oct 1966. Discharged to RA at completion of 20 years’ service 29 Jan 1967. Died Auckland, 4 Apr 1998 aged 72. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAITLAND, Peter Terence | 710664 | Acting Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Plymouth on 28 Nov 1933. Employed as a hairdresser before he entered the RNZN on 16 Mar 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. TSFD to Ordinary Telegraphist on 13 Mar 1953. He served in Tamaki, Philomel, Hawea, where he advanced to Telegraphist on 22 Jul 1954 Philomel, Kiwi, Hawea again, Irirangi, HMAS Cerberus and Wakefield, where he advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Apr 1956. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Apr 1947. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. She RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Peter Maitland served in Philomel from 26 May 1958 until discharged PUNS on 5 Feb 1959. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| MAJOR, Peter David | 14930 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, on 18 Apr 1936. Employed as a butcher before he entered the RNZN on 24 Sep 1953 as a Junior Assistant Cook. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he advanced to Acting Cook (Officers) on 18 Oct 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 23 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters. He advanced to Cook (Officers) on 18 Aug 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and Peter was soon drafted to Black Prince on 32 Oct 1955. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 6 Aug 1956. He later served in Philomel, Rotoiti and served on Operation Grapple then continued in Philomel, Black Prince. He served in Endeavour on two occasions and may have made two trips to Antarctica in the summer season. Drafted to Tamaki 17 Jun 1960 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) for 13 months 10 Aug 1950–14 Sep 1961 but reverted to Cook (Seamen) on 15 Sep 1961. DEE 17 Apr 1962. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZSSM (Nuclear Testing) and NZDSM (R). |
| MAKIRI, Solomon | 203554 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born in Hauraki Plains area. Came from Auckland. Underwent training for Korea in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver, Reinforcement Battery. M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Jul 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MAKOARE, William | 204295 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 17/10/2052 | Born Helensville 11 Apr 1933 but on his attestation gave 11 Apr 1930 as date of birth. Wool presser in Parnell, Auckland. Attested 10 Jun 1952 as a Kayforce replacement without the knowledge of his parents. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Had in a short time had committed some misdemeanours. His true birthdate was verified and HQ Kayforce was instructed that he was to be RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1952 and deplaned Wellington 17 Oct 1952 and detached to NMD the same day. Had enlisted under-age and was sent back to NZ. Was overseas 133 days and was discharged 5 Nov 1952. Posted to 1 Auckland Regt (TF) but never attended any parade or camp as the unit was unable to find him. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. It is not known whether these were issued or if he received these awards. Died 3 Mar 1999 aged 61 years. Uncertain about this death date. |
| MALAM, John Herbert | 203555 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Auckland. And lived at his parents’ home. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (627993, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Boot maker from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mr H.G. Malam (father) New Lynn, Auckland). Also served in RNZAF. Attested in KMB 29 Jun 1951. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 16s Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1978 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. |
| MALCOLM, Robert Arthur | 15379 | Assistant Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Okaihau, near Kaikohe 11 Jun 1939. Left school and enlisted in the RNZN at Whangarei 19 May 1955 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 31 Oct 1955 and to Junior Assistant Cook 16 Aug 1956. In Philomel 9 Jan 1957 and adjusted his trade to Junior Assistant Cook (Seamen) backdated to 7 Dec 1956. Advanced to Assistant Cook (Seamen) 11 Dec 1956. In Tamaki 19 Feb–19 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist 15 Jun 1957 but Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. He was probably flown to Sydney and joined his ship about 20 Jun. Royalist served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 11 Dec 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 remaining in Royalist until 9 Sep 1958. Served in Philomel, Pukaki 29 Apr 1959–17 Jul 1960. In Tamaki 18 Jul 1960–2 Nov 1961. Discharged BNPS 14 Dec 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MALEY, Desmond William (Des) | 208177 | ? | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Invercargill 20 Nov 1927. Post & Telegraph employee at Invercargill. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on the Wahine and sailed for Korea. (Further detail re TSS Wahine is in the Introduction.) Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan and entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. Posted 15 Oct 1951 to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Dec 1951 and appointed Line NCO. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jan 1952 in the same appointment. Attached FAP 17 Feb 1952 to NZRTU. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952, played fullback and wing. (Formerly Whakatipu Sub-union rep and Southland Provincial trialist.) Was at Kure on 28 Mar 1952. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Mar 1952. Reverted to Signalman 16 Oct 1952 at own request. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 May 1953. Living at Stoke, Nelson in Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MALLARD, Russell Keith | 13503 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2054 | Born Wellington 22 Dec 1932. Employed as a bank clerk before enlisting in the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His initial training in Tamaki was followed by training courses at HMAS Cerberus 4 Jan 1951 to 6 Sep 1951 and HMAS Watson immediately after. Returned to Philomel 8 Dec 1951 where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 8 Dec 1951 but apparently back dated to 28 Sep 1951. Drafted to Bellona 2 May 1952 to 6 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 7 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Mar 1955. On RTNZ he served at Irirangi and then went back to serve again in Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Was only in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. He then served in Black Prince to complete the last three months of his engagement. DEE 21 Dec 1958. Later awarded NZDSM. |
| MALLASCH, Trevor John William | 206376 | Captain | NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | NZAPC | 10/12/2050 | 29/07/2053 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 7 Apr 1924. Served in NZ Military Forces 1942–46, BCOF, Japan 1946–47 (626450, 2nd Lieutenant, NZ Army Pay Corps. Clerical Cadet from Heretunga, Wellington. Next-of-kin Captain R.W. Mallasch, MC., Heretunga.) Attested during Jun 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Kayforce 1950–53 (Paymaster and OC Pay & Records Section). RTNZ 1 Apr 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 11 Apr 1952. Appointed MBE NY Hons 1953. SOS Emergency Force 4 Aug 1953 and was TSFD from the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List, to the NZ Regular Force (RNZASC) in rank of Lieutenant (on probation) 5 Aug 1953. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Upper Hutt 7 Nov 1983. Buried in Akatarawa Cemetery, Upper Hutt with his wife. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49. |
| MALLOCH, Keith Francis | 33170 | Sergeant | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 25/03/2053 | 07/08/2056 | Born Hokitika on 6 May 1931. Joined as Regular Force Cadet in Mead Class 17 Jan 1949. After graduation he was involved in field engineering, demolition instruction and bridging in the rank of Sapper, later becoming a Plant Instructor, RNZE. Promoted Lance Corporal 18 Mar 1951. In 1952 he was posted as an Instructor to ‘K’ Force and a year later he was posted to Korea. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 as Corporal on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Sergeant Malloch (his ‘K’ Force rank) saw active service in Korea mainly in mine warfare and tunnelling on the 38th Parallel with the British and Aust. Inf Battalions. He did not speak much about Korea but suffered from nightmares for years afterwards as a result of his experiences during this war. He tells of air being pumped into the tunnels by ordinary compressed machinery with the result that the air was unfiltered and carried oil droplets from the airline lubricators which personnel working in the tunnels could not avoid even with masks which they had to fashion themselves. The effect of his work in the tunnels at this stage was later a factor contributing to his ill health in the final years of his life. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 29 May 1953 TSFD to 60 Ind Fd Amb. Discharged to unit 4 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 2 Apr 1954 and to sub Sergeant 2 Apr 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll on 11 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal 22 Apr 1953. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Embarked HMT Dunera at Kure 26 Apr 1954 ETA UK on 4 Jun 1954 disembarked at Portsmouth. Posted directly from Korea to the UK and served two-year exchange at the RSME, Chatham in UK. Married in UK. RTNZ on 7 Aug 1956. By 1962 he was Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class (one of the youngest to be promoted to that rank in the Army) and was appointed Sergt Major of the School of Military Engineering. Promoted sub Warrant Officer 1st Class on 17 Oct 1963. In 1964 posted to Northeast Thailand for a 12-month unaccompanied TOD on Operation Crown, one of 30 New Zealanders who joined 300 Royal Engineers in an airfield construction project near the Laos-Kampuchea border. From 1974 to 1979 Warrant Officer 1st Class Malloch was the Barrack Master at Waiouru Camp. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1976. The first Meritorious Service Medal to RNZE for over 70 years. Posted in 1979 to the NZ Base Support Unit in Singapore as Base Warrant Officer and Tri-service RSM. Died Ohiwa, Bay of Plenty, 23 Aug 1990 shortly after return from Singapore. See Service Lives Remembered. |
| MALONE, Ambrose Flannan (Flan) | 206703 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/03/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Apiti, north of Kimbolton, Manawatu 18 Jul 1924. Dairy factory hand at Apiti Dairy Co Ltd Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight Ararangi 2nd Flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Travelled from Sasebo and entered Korea 27 Apr 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Jul 1952 Sanitary dutyman but reverted to Gunner 28 Feb 1953. Served in 161 Bty and served in some of the heaviest barrages in 1952 and 53. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div HQ to attend an Anti-Malaria Course 18–26 May 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 3–10 Jan 1953 (Laryngitis) and was discharged from 26 Fd Amb. Attached FAP 10 Field Hygiene Sect 5–22 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Aug 1953 Tech Storeman and to Lance Bombardier 20 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged 25 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Sanson, Manawatu in Nov 2000. Died Palmerston North Public Hospital on 19 Jul 2006 after a long illness aged 82 years. |
| MALONE, James | 204479 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 08/09/2052 | 21/12/2054 | Born Invercargill 11 Mar 1912. Previous service in NZ Temporary Staff for approx four years. Public Service Clerk in Social Security Dept, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 17 Apr 1954. Posted to RNZ Sigs 14 May 1955. Sent to Army Schools Trentham for Corps Training and then to Army HQ for a Cypher course 19 Aug–6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 22 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 24 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 14 Nov 1952 and to Corporal 12 Apr 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ attached FAP to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt and CTBA Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. He was sent several times on TOD to both these units and also to Sigs Det Brit Com Sub area Pusan. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit 11 May 1954 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 11 May 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Jun 1954 and M/I 29 Jun 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy NZASC, TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 28 Oct 1954 and M/I to this unit 2 Nov 1954. His mother died in Auckland on 10 Nov 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Dec 1954. Applied for discharge overseas and he was seeking employment with the UN Civil Assistance Programme. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas two years 105 days. Discharged 15 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1981 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MANAENA, Mervyn Joseph | 14826 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hastings 19 Feb 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 28 May 1953 and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 16 Nov 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Mar 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Aug 1955. Drafted to Stawell 27 Jan 1956 and advanced to Able Seaman 19 Nov 1956. Drafted to Royalist 5 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the second commission on 20 May 1957 to Australia. After some exercises with the RAN carried onto Singapore and carried out a bombardment on suspected communist terrorist campsites near Kota Tinggi, Johore Bahru on the Malayan mainland. From Singapore went to Hong Kong then back to Singapore. Returned to Hong Kong and then served briefly in Korean waters in Oct-Nov 1957 for about five weeks. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Also served briefly at Irirangi 19 Sep 1958–13 Jan 1959 and then returned to Philomel before being quickly drafted to Black Prince again but this posting was only for one week. Drafted to Rotoiti 22 Jan 1960–4 Apr 1961 and part of this time was service in Malayan waters. Drafted to Endeavour 13–30 Nov 1961 and then to Tamaki 1 Dec 1961–25 Jan 1962. Drafted to Otago 26 Jan–1 May 1962. His final service was in Royalist from 2 May 1962–19 Jan 1964 and his division officer stated: “…His work has been superior and he has kept out of trouble. I am sorry to be losing him–he will do well ashore if he maintains his present standards.” DEE 18 Feb 1964. Became a meat worker after discharge from the RNZN. Died Clive, Hastings 13 Jan 85 in his 47th year. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). His family may have received his NZDSM. |
| MANAENA, Walker Peter (Wally) | 593307 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Hastings 30 Mar 1931. Served in 5th CMT intake and became a serving Territorial Force soldier. Served in 63 LAA Bty and then in 21 Bty. Labourer employed by Carl Unihi, Fern Hill, Hastings. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 2 Feb 1953. Emplaned Auckland 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun and entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 4 Jun 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Mar 1954 and was discharged to unit 5 Apr 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. Discharged 19 Mar 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1982 was sent on 26 Jul 1957 to an address in Haumoana, Hawkes Bay. Living at Hastings in Nov 2000. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 5 Mar 2003 aged 72 years. |
| MANAIA, John Thomas | 208277 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Ketemarae, Normanby, Taranaki, 14 Aug 1925. Cheesemaker at Normanby Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Japan. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 19 Oct 1951. Went AWOL during his TOD to NZ Base HQ. CTBA and returned to his unit 4 Dec 1951. He was a real problem for the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant because of his size – 6 feet tall with a 50-inch waist, no winter uniforms were available and he had to be flown to Japan for a made-to-measure uniform. Accidentally injured 23 Feb 1952 and admitted Norwegian MASH (head injuries) and was discharged to unit 29 Feb 1952. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 24 May–CTBA and M/I to his unit 4 Jun 1952. Was again attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 6–31 Oct 1952 and returned to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ 31 Jan 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1983 was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Died Public Hospital Patea, Taranaki, 14 Sep 1988 aged 63 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MANAWAROA, Chief Tome Nepia | 15487 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 20 Oct 1939. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Junior Telegraphist 19 Jul 1956 and underwent initial training in Tamaki. It was not long before he decided that the seaman trade was more suited to him and he changed to Junior Seaman 4 Dec 1956. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 20 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second commission. After working up in Australia Royalist continued to Malaya and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. In Philomel 10 Sep 1958 and advanced to Able Seaman being backdated to 20 May 1958. Also served in Rotoiti 26 Feb 1960–4 Apr 1961. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1963 but RUN 24 Feb 1963. Removed from ships books 24 May 1963 Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Medals sold on TradeMe 29 Aug 2011. |
| MANDERS, Ernest John | 30167 | Temporary Major | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Paeroa 31 Mar 1915. Served in NZ Territorial Force 1934–35. Law Clerk at Auckland. 2 NZEF 1942–46. Sailed from Auckland as Temporary Sergeant (Service No 42633 NZ Perm Staff) with 4th Reinforcements. Appointed to Kayforce 31 Aug 1952–54. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. M/I 16 Fd Regt the next day. Was heavily involved with his battery putting down suppressing fire on the Chinese attack on the Americans on Hill 355 and again on a forward Chinese position on an enemy position near Hill 227. Awarded Military Cross as Temporary Major (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). Embarked on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Borneo to Sydney then by air to NZ. Reposted to Regular Force Waiouru in the rank of Captain, 3 Mar 1954. Discharged from the Regular Force 31 Mar 1965. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MANEY, Lawrence Henry (Laurie) | 208635 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born during 1930. Came from Paparoa. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. A photo given by Gunner Trevor (Spider) Mathews and published in K Force Despatches of May 2004, shows a group of 163 Bty drivers: Gunner Smith, McGee, McLean, L. Maney, himself and Gunner Fredrickson. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 15 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 16 Oct 2010 aged 80 years. |
| MANEY, Robert | 204480 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Came from Whangarei. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for RTNZ 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged 31 May 1954 shortly after return to NZ. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1985 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Whangarei. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MANGA, William Robert Hone (Willy) | 204184 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 29 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Mangere Nov 2000. |
| MANGAN, Robert William Francis | 207810 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Palmerston, Otago 2 Feb 1926. Previous service in RNZN from 26 Dec 1944 in the rate of Ordinary Signalman for the duration of hostilities. Discharged Engagement Terminated 13 Mar 1946. Bricklayer for Rehabilitation State Housing at Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and sailed on 10 Dec 1950 on troopship Ormond. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached 1 Comwel Div Battle Training School, Haramura, Japan, for Physical and Recreational Training Course 24 Sep–22 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 f (ER 68) or RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1986 was sent on 28 Jul to an address in Waitati, Otago. Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and NZDSM. |
| MANGU, Boy Rokupa | 206735 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Ruatoria 6 Jul 1930. Clerk at Maori Affairs Dept., Gisborne. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air (Qantas of BCPA) to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. He was a member of Dog 1 Gun, 162 Bty. Pictured in K Force Despatches, Nov 2016 with Gunners Paul Te Kani, Kiri Martin, Sergeant Joe Hudson and Lance Bombardier J Popata. Known for his carving work and producing some excellent swagger sticks. Official Kayforce photo records this detail. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU for Clerks Course in Singapore. 6 Aug 1952. Passed Grade 3 Trade Test during Clerks Course. M/I ex Clerks Course Singapore 21 Oct 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Oct 1952. for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ while attending Clerks Course, RASC School, Singapore, 6 Aug–21 Oct 1952. Accidental injury admitted 45 Cd FDS 22 Apr 1953 (Fractured Rt Jaw). Discharged to unit 25 Apr 1953. Presented 1st Prize by Brig Gregson, CRA 1 Comwel Div for his win in the Hop, Step and Jump competition at the Div Sports day in Jun 1953. Qualified and promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 24 Aug 1953 to Temporary Bombardier 1 Oct 1953 and to Bombardier 28 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough) 23 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 184 days. Did not return to Korea. SOS Kayforce 11 Mar 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1987 was unclaimed and returned to Base Records where it remains today. |
| MANIAPOTO, Hitiri Hema (Tilly) | 206690 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 23/01/2053 | Born Mokai, Western Lake Taupo during 1928. Son of Hema and Mamaeroa Maniapoto Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement draftee. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Mar 1953. Brother of Nepia Maniapoto q.v. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2004. Died Rotorua, 13 Feb 2008. Tangi held at Waitetoko Marae, Te Rangiita, Lake Taupo. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MANIAPOTO, Nepia Tauri | 206704 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Mokai, Western Lake Taupo 14 Sep 1929. Employed by State Hydro Company, Turangi. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 1st Draft. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 27 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Fox 1 troop, 163 Bty. He had some training as a Technical Assistant but was then admitted to hospital in Kure, Japan. Returned to Korea and was employed as a driver for a short while, then changed to a gun crew member on Fox 1 gun. Fox 1 gun fired the last round in anger on 27 Jul 1953. The target was against some active Chinese Mortars. Sergeant Ron Hayman was the gunner who gave the order to fire and Nepia was a member of this gun crew. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. M/O and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 19 Apr 1953. Also served for period at CATC, Inchon. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 12 Nov 1953. Discharged 10 Jan 1954. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2000. Brother of 206690 Gunner Hitiri Hema Maniapoto. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 29 Jul 2014. Nepia Maniapoto was a hard-working, dedicated, kind man with the ability to make anyone–even strangers–laugh, his family say. He came from a family known for rugby, with three of his brothers representing the Maori All Blacks and spent years playing for Whakarewarewa, his son said. He also played for Southern Maori. “He was a hard-out rugby fan and played a few championship games in the 50s. He loved anything rugby related.” |
| MANIHERA, Ratahi Henare | 204144 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 28/04/2054 | Born Ngatipito district 9 Sep 1927. Cement worker at the Portland Cement Works. Attested 14 Jun 1951 at Whangarei in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Admitted 22 Evac Hosp 21–29 Mar 1952 and was discharged to unit. Also served in NZ Base HQ. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 22 Jun 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 27 Feb–34 Mar 1953 and discharged to unit. Re-Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 19–24 Mar 1953 and discharged to unit. Marched out of 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP at R.H. Tokchong for Guard Duties 25 May 1953. Accidentally injured and admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 25–29 Jun 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA R.H. Tokchong 2 Jun 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 21 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, deplaning Auckland 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 271 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. The two most recent medals sent to a family member. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1954. Died Auckland 1 Mar 1987 aged 60 years. |
| MANN, Charles Richmond | 818879 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/05/2054 | 15/12/2055 | Attended an Officer Selection Board at Linton 10–11 Mar 1954 and was selected to attend the Officer Cadet Training Unit. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 6 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood 15 Dec 1955 from Teal aircraft. Served overseas in Korea one year 211 days. Discharged 24 Mar 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MANNERING, David Alister | 205432 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Hamilton 11 Jan 1929. Ex Territorial Force soldier. Tried to enlist in 1950 but had to wait until he completed his pharmacy apprenticeship. Enlisted at Napier during Oct 1951. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 12 Jun 1952 before travelling to Pusan on two-three-day sea trip. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. RTNZ 1 Jan 1953 to attend Officer Training Course. Commissioned 6 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 8 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer 15 Sep 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 6 Mar 1954. Temporary Captain, while employed as a Troop Commander, 16 Fd Regt. 6 Mar 1954. Appointed Troop Commander Able Troop 161 Bty. Served in 1 Comwel Div area north of the Imjin River. Suffered petrol burns 15 Aug 1954 and admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station. SOS Kayforce 6 Apr 1955 and posted to 2 Fd Regt, RNZA, with the rank of Captain, 7 Apr 1955, Battery Commander 42 Medium Battery RNZA. Later promoted Major in TF. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2000. Appointed North Island Vice President NZ KVA at the AGM in Rotorua in 2013. Died Cambridge 3 Jul 2022 aged 93 years. |
| MANNERS, Thomas | 14118 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Omanaia, Hokianga 28 Oct 1932. Birth Certificate shows forenames as Tamihana Matiu. Enlisted in the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Cairns, Hong Kong and Kure to Pusan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea near 38th Parallel. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 24 Jan 1953. Left in hospital with influenza in Hong Kong when the ship sailed. Re-joined the ship about a month later. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Cairns to Auckland arriving 2 Mar 1954. On RTNZ drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 3 Nov 1953 then to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Returned to Bellona 19 Aug 1955 and was part of the crew that sailed her to Britain to return to the RN. Promoted Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 15 Mar 1956. Drafted to HMNZS Royalist 14 Apr 1956 for working up and the bring it back to NZ. On its delivery voyage to New Zealand Royalist was involved in the Suez affair. Also assisted in earthquake relief in the Greek islands. Was briefly in Malayan waters but did not qualify for Naval GSM. Also served in Black Prince again, Stawell advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic, Lachlan and Takapu. In Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 15 Aug 1959. Served in Royalist again and also Kaniere. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Discharged from RNZN in rank of Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. Died Glenfield, Auckland, 13 May 2016, aged 83 years. |
| MANNING, Huirapa Timaru | 208229 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/05/2054 | Born 26 Jul 1929. Came from Temuka. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ by air 18 Dec 1952 on furlough but re-embarked for Korea 29 Jan 1953. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia to Wellington 19 May 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died in Christchurch Hospital 5 May 2014, aged 85 years. No service was undertaken as he wanted no fuss around him after his death. These medals were sold by Spink medal dealers in London. Later, entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. |
| MANNING, Joseph Stewart | 30236 | Captain | ? | NZ Regt | 03/06/2053 | 28/10/2053 | Born during 1925. Came from Christchurch. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.87 as one who served in Jayforce. Shown as Lieutenant, HQ Inf Corps. His last NZ address is in Christchurch, and his mother shown as his Next of Kin. Posted to Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to Kayforce 25 May 1953. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Entered Korea circa 15 Jun 1953. His time in Korea was short as he was probably sent up for a special task. Served in Korea Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 147 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force. He qualified for the Korea and UN Korea Medals. Served in Malaya HQ Coy. Shown in picture of the officers of 2 NZ Regt in Taiping, Malaya circa 1960. OC C Coy at the mouth of the Kuala Lanap river during operations. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’ issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. Posted to the Retired List 20 Jun 1968. Died Wellington 26 Aug 1976 aged 51 years. Buried in Markara Cemetery, Wellington. |
| MANNING, Percy David | 331131 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Living at Papakura in Nov 2000. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MANNING, Robert Ian | 897512 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Serving Territorial Force soldier. AWOL And received 21 days Field Punishment (Part II ROs of 27 Oct 1955). Made other errors which cost him £s. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Discharged 29 May 1956 and posted to a TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MANSFIELD, William Edward (Bill) | 13702 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Birmingham, Warwickshire, UK, on 5 Apr 1917. He was employed as a toolmaker before he entered the RN on 1 Jun 1939 as an Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class with Service No D/MX 59914. Bill served in many shore stations during WWII and also served in Whitshed (destroyer) and was in her during May to Aug 1940 when she carried supplies to Dunkirk and Boulogne and helped with the evacuation of allied servicemen. Later in 1940 he served in Southdown (destroyer) and was involved before the ship was commissioned. From 4 Apr 1941 to 1 Apr 1943 he served in Martin (destroyer) and was involved again before she was commissioned and then served in Russian convoy escorts for QP15 and PQ16 to Murmansk and was damaged by near misses. After the damage was repaired in Britain she returned to convoy duties and was involved in further trips to Murmansk, Reykjavik and refuelling at Spitzbergen. In Oct Martin was nominated for support of allied landings in North Africa. She was hit by three torpedoes and sunk by U–431 85 miles northeast of Algiers. Only 63 of the company were rescued. He advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Jun 1942. His next ship was HMS Whelp when she was on the contractor’s trials and commissioned on 17 Apr 1944. In May she was involved in preparatory exercises for the Normandy landings and in Jun was deployed with several other ships to replenish the garrison at Spitzbergen. He then served in further shore stations until the war’s end. After the war he served in Liverpool (light cruiser) and served in the Mediterranean followed by service in the Duke of York (battleship) where he advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jun 1951. Released from the RN24 Aug 1951. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 25 Aug 1951 as an OA 4 and advanced over the next three-days to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel. The pattern of his service was Bellona, Philomel, Bellona, Black Prince, Bellona, Philomel, Bellona and Black Prince. Nearly all of these posting were between three and six months. Drafted to Kaniere on 24 Nov 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to 6 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 6 Jan 1958. Drafted to Black Prince then Philomel followed by Royalist and was discharged to RA on 24 Aug 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| MANSFORD, Roy Kenneth | 14335 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Bow, London, UK, on 29 Nov 1924. Employed in a Loco shed as an assistant before he entered the RN on 27 Feb 1942 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 153611. His training was conducted in Duke and Victory. He was drafted to Middleton (Hunt-class destroyer) on 21 Jul 1942 and served in her until 1 Jan 1946. Middleton was in many areas and was based in HMS Tyne, HMS Proserpine, Pembroke II, Highflyer, Afrikander and Victory III This meant that he served in convoys to Malta, service in the North Sea, Russian convoy escorts and was at the D-Day landings as a support ship. Later he served in South Africa and was heading towards the Far East when the war ended. The story of this ship is well told in the book “Destroyer and Preserver–the Story of HMS Middleton and her ships Company.” Signalman Mansford is mentioned in the list of the Ship’s Company but shown as Mansfield. Released from the RN on 18 Sep 1946. His WWII medallic awards would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker Mechanic in Bellona on 20 Oct 1952 when she was on a trip to Britain with stores and to uplift equipment. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki, Philomel, Pukaki and Bellona again. While serving in Tui he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 12 Mar 1954. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955 while serving in Kiwi, Served in Philomel 19 Apr 1955–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but he remained in her and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Jul 1957. He served in Black Prince 17 Jan–7 Oct 1958. DEE 19 Oct 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MANSON, Danis Bernard | 204749 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Reefton 12 Jul 1928. Presser for Waikato Dry Cleaners, Victoria Street, Hamilton. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements Posted to RNZA 26 Jul 1954 while in Waiouru camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew by civil air to Japan by via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 14 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–20 Nov 1954 and was discharged to unit. Admitted twice more to medical units in 54. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 7–16 Oct 1955. Admitted 43 MASH 20 Nov 1955, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 12 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Jan 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 17 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 25 Apr 2015, aged 87. |
| MANSON, Eric | 208407 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Invercargill 19 Aug 1927. Truck driver at Invercargill. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Attended Plant Op & Maint Course with 20 Fd Park Sqn, RAE, 4–27 Feb 1952 on tracked excavators 3/4 cubic yard, size–2 and size–4 tracked tractors and grader with 12-foot blade. Ended course as a very good operator and keen worker. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure and entered Japan 15 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 5 Apr 1952 to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Ceased attachment to 28 Fd Engr Regt on 13 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and undergo medical boarding after visiting orthopaedic specialist. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 22 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Invercargill 1990. |
| MANSON, Robert Dudley (Bob) | 204441 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 08/09/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born 14 Sep 1924 Came from Milford, Auckland. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (633516, Private, NZ Medical Corps. Farmhand from Oparau, Otorohanga County. Next-of-kin Mr C. Manson (father), Edgecumbe.) Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 22 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 287 days. Discharged 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Te Awamutu in Nov 2000. Died Hawera 26 Jun 2010 aged 85 years. |
| MANUEL, Matua | 551813 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 154 days. Discharged 22 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1997 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Tikitiki, East Coast. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| MANUEL, Robert | 204552 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Kutarere (between Whakatane and Opotik)i 4 Jun 1929. Drainage contractor from Devonport. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight 29 Jan 1953 to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Also attached to Div HQ Transport Platoon. RTNZ on furlough 23 Jul 1954 and re-embarked for Korea on 22 Sep. Posted to NZ Base HQ 30 Sep 1954 then to 10 Tpt Coy on 28 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Mar 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1998 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Kutarere. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died at home in Whakatane 29 Nov 2017 aged 88 years. |
| MANUEL, Towai | 300748 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Opahi, Pokere, Northland 7 Sep 1932. Labourer Auckland Farmers Freezing Co Ltd, Moerewa. Attested 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954. Had some problems adhering to R & SOs which delayed his entry to Korea until 28 Apr 1954. Posted and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 20–23 Nov 1954 and discharged to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 32 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1999 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address at Pokere, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Otahuhu, 4 Sep 1995. |
| MARAKI, James Lemuel | 204699 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 23/11/2054 | His date of birth is recorded as 20 Feb 1923, or 1926 or 1928. One date given is born Te Reinga, Northern Hawkes Bay 19 Feb 1923. Served in 28 (Maori) Battalion (12th Reinforcements) with Service No 817626. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944. Served in Italy and became a battle casualty 12 Apr 1945. Did not react well to Military Law. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. RTNZ 23 Jan 1946. Timber worker for NZ Railways. Attested in Kayforce 2 Jul 1953. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, deplaned Iwakuni. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battery not known nor his task in the battery. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was a different soldier in Korea. Served overseas one year 21 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Died in his hometown 25 Jul 1981 aged 55 years. |
| MARCHIONI, John Charles | 13131 | Steward | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Taihape 17 Jul 1930. Employed as a Grocer’s assistant before joining the RNZN on 22 Sep 1949 as an Assistant Steward. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted on 19 Apr 1950 to Tutira in which ship was his only sea service. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and RTNZ 30 May 1951. On RTNZ he was drafted to Waiouru (later Irirangi) on 21 Aug 1951. DEE 21 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. John Charles Marchioni is a brother of Robert Edward Marchioni q.v. |
| MARCHIONI, Robert Edward | 13155 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Taihape on 1 Apr 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949. Drafted to Tutira 21 Mar–4 Apr 1950 and then served in Tamaki 5 Apr 1950 and in Philomel 22 Jun 1950. Drafted on 31 Jul 1950 to Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Was involved in escort and patrol duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. During a patrol in Jul 1951 on the approaches to Chinnampo harbour Rotoiti carried out an attack on Songon-Ni Point. An assault party landed and captured two enemy soldiers. In Aug a second similar attack to place but this was unsuccessful. KILLED IN ACTION, 25 Aug 1951, while taking part in a raid behind enemy lines. “In a night attack on a machine gun and look-out position of GO-RIN-CHI-KI Point on the west coast of Korea, Able Seaman Marchioni was one of an assault party of seamen from Rotoiti and Royal Marines from HMS Ceylon. Able Seaman Marchioni was killed during the withdrawal and Able Seaman Scoles brought the body of Able Seaman Marchioni with him in a desperate Endeavour to get it back to the boats. It was only absolute exhaustion finally beat him: he was forcibly helped into the boats eventually, too exhausted to tell how close he had brought it.” Only RNZN battle fatality during Korean War. Posthumous Mention in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 May 1952, p.2788). A commemorative plaque was erected for Able Seaman Marchioni in the United Nations Cemetery, Pusan, in 1962. Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and New Zealand Memorial Cross forwarded to his family. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MARCROFT, Lyndon Harrison | 203987 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born 5 Dec 1925. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Served in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned NZ 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2001 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Ngongotaha, Rotorua. Died Rotorua 8 Jun 1974 aged 48 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MARFELL, John Ingram | 12943 | Senior Commissioned Mechanician | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 03/12/2050 | Born on 24 Oct 1908 in the UK. Served in the RN as a Mechanician with seniority 1 Oct 1942. Advanced to Acting Commissioned Mechanician 1 Nov 1945 and to Commissioned Mechanician on 1 Dec 1948. Loaned to RNZN for three years for duty with frigates. Entered the RNZN at Cook III as Acting Commissioned Mechanician on 12 Aug 1948 on a three-year loan from the RN. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt on 20 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. He came to NZ in Pukaki and remained in her sailing to Korea on 3 Jul 1950. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel 6 Jan–28 Jun 1951. Returned to Britain in SS Rangitane on 29 Jun 1951 on reversion to the RN and was released from Maori on 3 Sep 1951. He should have been awarded the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal by NZ and later the NZOSM, NZDSM and the KWSM. |
| MARIASSOUCE, Alfred Francois (Ted) | 211284 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/12/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born 1 Jul 1928. Came from Panmure, Auckland. Previous service in the RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist with Service No 11284. Engaged in a six years engagement from early 1946. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. M/O from CMD on emplanement for overseas 1 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan (now Busan) on 3–5-day trip. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ 1 Dec 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Compassionate return for 14 days leave. “Soldier may apply for discharge if circumstances warrant same.” Discharged from Kayforce 1 Nov 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 1983 (from rnzncoms.org/roll-of-honour-m/) |
| MARIASSOURCE, Alfred Francois | 11284 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 1 Jul 1928. Employed as a clerk before joining the RNZN on 25 Jul 1946 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. He commenced his service in Tamaki and was drafted to Philomel (Waiouru) 3 Sep 1947 as the naval signals station known as Irirangi was not in existence at the time. Drafted to Bellona 28 Sep 1948 and advanced to Telegraphist 11 Jun 1949. He was at Waiouru again for just two weeks in Jul 1949 before returning to Bellona 31 Jul 1949. Drafted again to Philomel 13 Sep 1950 to 29 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 30 Jan 1951. A short time later Hawea sailed on 2 Mar 1951 to Kure, Japan for service with the UN naval forces in Korea. In May Hawea was involved in convoy protection, patrols and naval artillery duties on the west coast of Korea. On 18 May she shelled a gun position on the coast, the first occasion in Korea an RNZN ship fired on the enemy shore. Hawea was stationed on occasion in the Han River estuary where she provided gunfire support and shelling rail traffic. On RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 he was in Philomel 11 Mar–8 May 1952 then to Lachlan for just six days in Philomel 16 May–24 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 24 Jul 1952. On leaving the RNZN he enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements–see Army list. He was later a beekeeper for a time. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MARINAN, James Bryon | 802174 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born during 1932. Previous service in the TF. Enlisted in Kayforce about 22 Jun 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year. Later awarded the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 2 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Passed away peacefully in Christchurch at home surrounded by his family, on 4 May 2017, aged 84 years into his 85th year. |
| MARKMAN, Michael Richard Rhodes (Mike) | 205151 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/08/2053 | Born Wellington on 25 Jun 1927 and came from Days Bay, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. He also served in 163 Bty. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ by air as an O.C.T.U candidate an arrived back in NZ on 9 Feb 1952 for Commissioning Course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Re-embarked on 26 Jul 1952 for Korea and flew by Teal aircraft to Sydney and onward to Japan. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 18 Feb 1953. RTNZ on 21 Aug 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List shortly after returning to New Zealand. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Waikanae in Nov 2000. Died Waikanae 14 Jul 2002 aged 75 years. |
| MARRA, Martin Horrell James | 203772 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 14/07/2051 | Born Waipukurau 17 Sep 1920. Served in the East Coast Mounted Rifles as a Machine Gunner. Previous service in 2 NZEF with Service No 29021 but had Hostilities Only. Bulldozer and heavy transport driver for Fletcher Constr. Co in Portland Cement Works, Whangarei. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 21 Sep 1950 and to Active Service on 1 Dec 1950. Martin was a member of the Advance Party No.1 and emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft on 7 Dec 1950. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front so everyone returned to Pusan. Field Regiment Driver. Admitted to 60 In d Fd Amb on 27 Mar 1951. He was TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 May 1951 His name is on NR 21 with an expected date of departure by sea 3 Jun 1951 (medically downgraded for chronic ear trouble). Embarked on the MV Chante at Kure, Japan on 1 Jun 1951 and sailed for Australia. Arrived back and deplaned in Wellington on 14 Jul 1951. Served overseas in Korea 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Waipukurau. Discharged 24 Sep 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Naenae, Lower Hutt, 12 Aug 1967 aged 56 years. |
| MARRIOTT, Brian Ross | 208836 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training for Korea. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 29 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Had several problems adhering to R&SOs which cost him time and money. Travelled by ship from Pusan to Japan and emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 207 days. Discharged 10 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned initially to Paraparaumu. |
| MARSDEN, Anthony Norman | 15582 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 8 Aug 1939. Enlisted in the RNZN 26 Jan 1956 as Junior Recruit. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Advanced to Junior Electrical Mechanic 13 Jul 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Oct 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 8 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 26 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second commission and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist was only in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 8 Jan 1958. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Oct 1958–27 Sep 1959. Also served in Black Prince again, Rotoiti, Mako, Royalist and his final ship was Otago 8 May 1964–22 Jul 1965. DEE 7 Aug 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MARSDEN, Bruce Edwin | 33352 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Christchurch 5 Jun 1924. Came from Ashburton. Previous service in BCOF (Jayforce) (629206, Gunner, NZA, Storeman in Christchurch next-of-kin Mr D.M. Marsden, Ashburton.) Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements circa Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 161 Bty. Awarded 21 days detention (Part II ROs 28 Aug 1953). Granted one day remission for good conduct and released to NZ Base HQ 22 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM,NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Twin brother of Bryan Marsden. Died Christchurch 11 Dec 1992 aged 68 years. |
| MARSDEN, Bryan Charles (Shorty) | 32439 | Corporal | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZEME | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Christchurch 5 Jun 1924. Came from Ashburton. Previous service in BCOF Japan (629375, Temporary Lance Corporal Infantry Reinforcements. Optical Apprentice from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mr D.M. Marsden, Ashburton.) Regular Force soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements circa Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued to Korea by civil air. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Harewood 17 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 4 Sep 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Discharged 8 Jun 1974. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–4 and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 26 Feb 1999 aged 74 years. Twin brother of Bruce Marsden. |
| MARSDEN, Philip Henry | 206691 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 29/08/2052 | Born Wellington 15 Nov 1927. Previous service in the Interim Army with Service No 661126. Traffic Officer for the Wellington City Council before enlisting as a Kayforce Replacement in Wellington on 10 Jan 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned on Teal aircraft Ararangi Wellington 1 May 1952 to travel to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the dame day. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 19 Aug 1952 Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via AMF Wing Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney. Deplaned Wellington from flight 29 Aug 1952 as a walking medical case. Served overseas 121 days. Applied for a second tour to Korea but failed to attend medical appointments. The re-engagement was not pursued. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served as a member of the Territorial Force, NZ Scots from 16 Feb 1962 and was discharged at his own request 29 Jan 1964. Later issued the NZOSM, NZSDM and KWSM. It is understood that he also served in the Australian Armed Forces however a search of the Australian Veterans Web site service records provides no information. Died Rotorua 20 May 1998 aged 70 years. |
| MARSH, Andrew | 206796 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born 22 Jun 1930, Pawerenga, Hokianga. Labourer for Dyson & Sons, Pt Chevalier, Auckland. Kayforce Replacement. Enlisted in Kayforce 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Entered Japan 17 Aug 1952 but did not enter Korea until 19 Mar 1953 because of an unwillingness to accept military discipline and was awarded several days detention, Field Punishment and CB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Japan 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 344 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued on 26 Mar 1956. Died Pawarenga 18 Dec 1996 aged 66 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM which were sent to family. |
| MARSH, Bill | 206909 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 12/05/2054 | Born Wairoa 25 Jul 1930. Hospital Porter from Gisborne. Initially rejected when he applied for Kayforce because of poor dental health. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements at Linton Camp on 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Did not enter Korea until 11 Mar 1953 because he was not amenable to military discipline, was in detention. He was also admitted several times to Brit Com Gen Hosp in Kure. Entered Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt on 11 Mar 1953. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 4 Apr 1953 then TSFD to 37 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged 10 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Oct–4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Admitted to hospital in Sydney late Apr 1954 on his way back to NZ. Deplaned Wellington 12 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 279 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2005 was sent to an address in Gisborne on 28 Jul 1957 but it was returned to Base Records (now Personal Archives) and is still on file in Personal Archives, Trentham Camp, 2014. |
| MARSH, Edward Para | 204481 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 06/08/2053 | Born Tauranga on 13 Mar 1922. Casual plate layer for NZ Railways Dept at Tokoroa then Storeman / Driver for F.M. Kelly, Putaruru. Also tried to keep his small farm going. Attested for service in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952 at Papakura Camp as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Served in 163 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Jul 1953. Emplaned Japan 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ (Compassionate discharge) and deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 10 days. Discharged 11 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MARSH, Eric Raymond | 459069 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born PioPio, Waitomo District 13 Mar 1931. Served in 5th CMT Intake then became a serving TF soldier. Farmhand at Aria near Te Kuiti. Attested 24 Oct 1952. Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA when in Papakura Camp. Sent to Burnham for Corps Training. M/O Burnham 6pm 10 Feb 1953 and emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 from a civil flight ex Sydney. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar, entered Korea 27 Mar and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. Promoted from Gunner to Sergeant between 19 May and 6 Oct 1954. Held the appointments of 2i/c Gun and i/c Gun. Admitted Canadian FDS 14 Jun, TSFD to 3 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged to unit 21 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked on HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954. Deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 289 days. Discharged 3 Feb 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MARSH, James | 211086 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wairoa 14 Jul 1931. Fencer for Mr Wilson, Martinborough. Attested 2 Feb 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 25 Jun 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil flights and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. Had difficulty adhering to military discipline including taking a vehicle for his own use. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and arrived in NZ on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 152 days. Discharged 20 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| MARSH, Kenneth Blair | 12380 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Christchurch on 18 Dec 1931. Employed as a painter before he entered the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 12 Jul 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 18 Aug 1949. He also served in Tutira, Bellona again and advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Nov 1950. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 28 Aug 1951–4 Jan 1952 to attend training course. On RTNZ he was in Philomel and served in P3551 from 3 Mar 1952–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but he stayed in Kaniere until drafted to Tamaki on 3 May 1954–1 Dec 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 17 Dec 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal were both offered for sale on TradeMe on 3 Dec 2020. |
| MARSH, Manasseh | 13866 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Devonport, Morice Town, a suburb of Plymouth, UK, 4 Sep 1909. He was a butcher before he joined the Royal Navy at Vivid, Portsmouth on 19 Sep 1927 as Stoker 2nd Class with Service No D/KX78785. Drafted on 22 Jun 28 to Castor, a C-class light cruiser which was re-commissioned for service on the China Station. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 19 Sep 1928. Castor returned to Britain and was based at Carysfort until 20 Aug 1930. His next ship was the heavy cruiser Dorsetshire but his stay in her was only three months ending on 30 Dec 1930. Stoker Petty Officer Marsh served in the light cruiser Capetown Apr–Dec 1931, then in the carrier Furious, 1 Jan 1932–Aug 1933, which was used extensively for trials of naval aircraft and later as a training carrier. He served in the sloop Bideford then the carrier Glorious 23 Jan 1935–15 Jan 1937. He was at the shore station Drake when he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 19 Feb 1937. He served in the destroyer Beagle 28 Jul 1937 and advanced to Leading Stoker 19 Feb 1938. On 13 Jan 1940 he was drafted to HMS Rodney, a Nelson-class light which had 16-inch (406 mm) main armament. He remained in that ship until 6 Oct 1943. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 Nov 1940, to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 Nov 1941 and to Stoker Petty Officer (Permanent) 30 Sep 1942. He was in Rodney when hit by a German 500 Kg bomb near Stavanger on 9 Apr 1940 which failed to explode and later in the hunting and sinking of the Bismarck in May 1941. Rodney fired several torpedoes at Bismarck and was reported as the only battleship to have torpedoed another battleship. Rodney went to the South Boston Navy Yard, USA for repairs. After repairs and refit Rodney returned to Britain and in Sep 1941 was with Force H in Gibraltar escorting convoys to Malta. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 19 Nov 1942. He was at Drake for nearly three months before drafting on 19 Jan 1944 to Loyalty, an Algerine-class minesweeper which was sunk by U–480 on 22 Aug 1944. Manasseh Marsh was one of 30 survivors. After a short break he was drafted to Zealous, destroyer, remaining in her until 20 Sep 1947. At Drake on 1 May 1947 and the next day advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. His remaining service in the RN was shared between Defiance and Drake. Discharged to Shore 14 Oct 1949. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Africa Star with clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 14 Aug 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced on the following days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and then Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic with seniority dated 9 Sep 1943. On arrival in New Zealand was in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea from 10 Sep 1953–13 Apr 1955. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Served in Bellona 14 Apr–20 Sep 1955 then Black Prince 21 Sep 1955–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters mainly on Armistice Monitoring duties. RTNZ 8 May 1957. In Philomel 20 May 1957 to 13 Aug 1957. DEE 13 Aug 1957. He returned to the UK and died in Plymouth, UK, in late 1980 aged 71 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| MARSH, Manuel | 203777 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/01/2052 | Born 31 Oct 1931. Came from Tauranga? Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ when discovered he was under-age. ETD Iwakuni 7 Jan 1952. Arrived in NZ 14 Jan 1952. Served overseas one year 35 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Tauranga. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Feb 1952. Returned to Tauranga. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force and served in Malaya with 2 NZ Regt, Taiping (Private, NZ Regt). HQ Coy. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 with Malaya clasp issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. Died 1973. |
| MARSHALL, Allan Wairoa (Sporty) | 592951 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Mokau, North Taranaki 30 Jul 1933. Enlisted early Jul 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 6 Jan 1955, driver 10 Tpt Coy. He appears to have served his whole time in Korea in this unit. M O 1`0 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 2 Dec 1956 and posted to a TF Unit. Living at Waitara in Nov 2000. Died Waitara, 25 Nov 2006 aged 73 years. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MARSHALL, Duncan Scott | 13042 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 31 Jul 1929. Was a freezing works employee before entering the RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 as a Probationary Electrician's Mate (PEM). Underwent training in Tamaki followed by Philomel where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1950. Like many others of the time his fist seaborne experience was in Bellona 13 May 1950–24 Dec 1951. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 1 May 1950. In Philomel 25 Dec 1951 until 1 Feb 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Apr 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. She arrived at Sasebo on 23 Apr 1953 to commence service and departed the next day to carry out her first patrol of the west coast of Korea. When the armistice was signed Kaniere continued service monitoring the ceasefire. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. On arrival back in NZ his next ship was Bellona once more from 7 May 1954 until 26 May 1955. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| MARSHALL, Edward James | 15645 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Totley, Sheffield, UK, 9 Jun 1921. Edward was a joiner's assistant before he enlisted in the Royal Navy 29 Feb 1938 with Service Number D/JX802613 and served through WWII. He was discharged 18 Aug 1946 and took up the occupation as a crane driver. Re-enlisted in the RN 29 May 1947 to serve until 17 Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Burma Star and War Medal. The ships in which he served in the RN are not known. Enlisted in the RNZN 14 Jun 1956 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman (Radar Controller 2nd Class) the following day. At Irirangi 1 Aug 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second commission and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist was only in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Re-rated at on 19 Jun 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 3 Oct 1958–23 Jul 1959. In Philomel briefly then back to Black Prince 17 Aug–26 Oct 1959. Returned to Royalist 27 Oct 1959, advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 7 Dec 1959 and to Leading Seaman 7 Dec 1960. His final service was in Philomel 27 Mar 1962 until DEE on 13 Jun 1962. Returned to the UK, 1 Jul 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MARSHALL, George Frederick | 2766 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Feilding 22 Aug 1925. Enlisted in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy (later the RNZN) in Apr 1941 as Boy 2nd Class. As soon as he had completed his initial training he was posted to and served on HMNZS Leander from 1941 to 1945 and was involved in all operations of that ship in the Pacific including the night battle of Kolombangara of 13 Jul 1943 in the Solomon Islands. Leander was badly damaged and had to come back to NZ for repairs and then went to the Naval Yard at Boston, USA. (See also detail in Victor Marshall q.v.) From Boston he went to the UK to join Achilles which was later part of the Commonwealth Fleet during the occupation of Japan in 1945. Was in Nagasaki for short time but the NZ men were soon ordered out of the area as it was still radioactive. Was serving on Bellona when someone went missing from Rotoiti and he was drafted to Rotoiti as a gunner. Served on Rotoiti during operations mainly on the west coast of Korea, in the Han River and Pyong Do. Gunners Mate on 4-inch gun. Also served on a ROK gunboat. Retired from RNZN in 1962. Awarded British Empire Medal (as Chief Petty Officer 1960) 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, Defence Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal and KWSM. Died Takapuna 30 Aug 2014. |
| MARSHALL, George John (John) | 213044 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Oamaru 1 May 1925. Previous service RNZAF (444826) from 1944–45. Served in the Pacific campaign. Served in BCOF Japan (642195 Private, 27 MG Battalion (later changed to Infantry Battalion. Copywriter from Oamaru. Next-of-kin Mr W. Marshall (father) of Herbert, a small village 22km south-west of Oamaru.) Re-enlisted in RNZAF (72581) 1948 and served until Mar 1954 when he enlisted in Kayforce. Did not appear to have told Kayforce of his RNZAF service number. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Employed as a driver and in clerical duties in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce Dec 1956 and re-joined RNZAF as Leading Aircraftman (72581). Served in RNZAF until discharged 5 Mar 1969. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and RNZAF LS&GC Medal. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| MARSHALL, Layton James | 970182 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 3 Sep 1931. Came from Invercargill. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 by flying boat to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Died Roxburgh, 21 Oct 1996 aged 65 years. Buried Cromwell Cemetery, Cromwell Otago. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MARSHALL, Thomas Trevor | 15583 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waipawa on 15 Oct 1939. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division and was a gun sweeper in ‘A’ Turret. RTNZ on but stayed in Royalist until drafted to Black Prince in the Reserve Fleet on 25 Sep 1958. He returned to Royalist on 6 Feb 1959–21 Sep 1960 when he was drafted to Philomel. He then served for four months in Manga returning to Philomel on 21 Apr 1961 for further training. He served in either Philomel or Royalist until 14 Jun 1965. He completed Leading Seaman Course with a mark of 77% and on 28 May 1965 he passed the Weapons Mechanics Conversion Course. On 28 Jul 1966 he passed the professional exam for Leading Weapons Mechanic. He later served in Taranaki, Philomel, Blackpool and Waikato. Discharged by Purchase on 31 Dec 1974. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MARSHALL, Victor Duncan | 1990 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/03/2051 | Born Dunedin 7 Mar 1918. Boilermaker before he joined the navy. Enlisted in the NZ Division, Royal Navy on 3 Jul 1940 as Engine Room Artificer 5th Class and underwent initial training in Philomel. Within a short three months he was drafted to HMS Achilles on 28 Sep 1940 but only spent 13 days in her before being drafted to HMS Leander 12 Nov 1940. How he joined his ship is a mystery as on 29 Oct 1940 the ship was off Mogadishu and was later in the Red Sea escorting convoys. By 26 Nov 1940 Leander was in the Indian Ocean and was still involved in the Indian Ocean through to May 1941. Leander sunk the Italian raider Ramb1 on 27 Feb 1941 and was involved in searching for German supply ships and captured the Vichy French ship Charles LD. Also served in the Persian Gulf and in the Mediterranean in support of military operations against the Vichy French off Beirut and Sidon. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 3 Jul 1941. RTNZ 8 Sep 1941 and underwent refit. HMS Leander became HMNZS Leander on 1 Oct 1941. Victor Marshall remained with this ship and was heavily involved in the Pacific on convoy protection and escorts. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 3 Jul 1942. Leander was involved in the night battle of Kolambangara in the Solomon Islands and was heavily damaged by a Japanese 'Long Lance' torpedo which meant it had to come back to NZ for repairs and then go to Boston, USA for further repairs. He was then sent to the UK and joined Achilles at the time under refit at Portsmouth14 Apr 1944. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 3 Jul 1944. When refit completed eventually set out for New Zealand but had to stop at Colombo for further repairs eventually arriving at Auckland Feb 1945. After refit went back into service in the Pacific on operations against the Japanese and covered carrier operations again several targets in Japan. WWII service medals not currently known but could well include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. In Philomel 20 Sep 1945 to 21 Oct 1947. Drafted to Bellona 22 Oct 1947. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Nov 1947 and to Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Nov 1948. In Philomel 27 Jul 1949–10 May 1950. Drafted to Tutira 11 May 1950 and sailed for Korea 3 Jul 1950 for service in the UN Naval Forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and the ship was involved in the landings at Inchon in Sep 1950. RTNZ 30 May 1951. In Philomel 9 Aug 1951–2 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 2 Jul 1952. After leaving the RNZN he became a Foreman for NZ Industrial Gases Ltd, Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MARSTERS, Temono | 536004 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Cook Islands? then lived in Rotorua. CMD then serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. M/I NZRTU on deplanement. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Whenuapai 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged 14 Feb 1955 and posted to TF. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Rotorua, 28 Jul 1997. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MARTIN, Allen Alworthy (Kilroy) | 203556 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 17 Nov 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. (660894, Private, NZEME, Vehicle Mechanic from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs V.M. Hart (mother), C/–Mrs J. Ellis, Henderson.) Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Nursing Orderly attached to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon, RNZASC and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 13 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Sep 1952. Living in Kerikeri in 1996. Involved in arranging tour to the British Korea Veterans Association Internationals Reunion in London in 1999. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Died Kawakawa Hospital 21 Jun 2021 aged 94 years. |
| MARTIN, Andrew Richmond (Tangi) | 206391 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 15 Jul 1921. Medical General Practitioner, Palmerston North. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Regt HQ 16 Fd Regt as the Regimental Medical Officer. Completed an operation for ‘piles’ (hemorrhoids) on Alan Dunn on board the Ormonde on the way to Korea. Served Kayforce 1950–52. Because of the shortage of materials he had to invent, beg, or borrow much of his medical equipment. He was known for swapping gin for medical supplies from the US Army. He got on well with everyone in Korea and was highly respected. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List, RNZAMC, 20 Sep 1952. He went to Taupo in 1954 and set up a practice in that town. He became very much part of the community there which was almost 50/50 Maori and Pakeha. Died Taupo 2 Feb 2012 aged 90 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. The NZ Medical Journal printed obituary about Tangi Martin written by Robyn Turner a daughter. |
| MARTIN, Brian John | 14417 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cheltenham UK, 28 Mar 1936. Came to NZ with his parents who were living at Upper Hutt, Wellington NZ. Returned to the UK and entered the Royal Navy 6 Nov 1951 as Boy 2nd Class with Service No JX 9086677 and was at St Vincent for training. Drafted to Indefatigable (carrier) which was used as a training ship. Granted free discharge 2 Jul 1953 to enter the RNZN. Entered the RNZN 3 Jul 1953 at Maori (London) as Boy 1st Class and came back to NZ. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman in Philomel 28 Sep 1953. Served in Tui and advanced to Able Seaman 28 Sep 1954 then Stawell 12 Jul 1955–28 Mar 1956. In Philomel until drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the second commission on 20 May 1957 to Australia. After some exercises with the RAN carried onto Singapore and carried out a bombardment on suspected communist terrorist campsites near Kota Tinggi, Johore Bahru on the Malayan mainland. From Singapore went to Hong Kong then back to Singapore. Returned to Hong Kong and then served briefly in Korean waters in Oct-Nov 1957 for about five weeks. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and then served in Kaniere (twice), Stawell (twice), Paea and Rotoiti on three occasions. Advanced to Leading Seaman 28 Jun 1962. Drafted to Taranaki 27 Aug 1963 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 2 Dec 1963. In Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer 2 Dec 1964. Also served in Otago, in Philomel where he became Acting Regulating Coxswain 5 Jul 1965. His next ship was Inverell and was for a time Acting Chief Petty Officer, Regulating Coxswain and Acting Master at Arms. But relinquished Regulating Coxswain. Served also in Haku and Lachlan. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 28 Mar 1969. Discharged to RA 2 Jul 1973. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MARTIN, David Francis (Pop) | 204011 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born 21 Nov 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2012 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Karioi, near Ohakune. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, 27 Aug 2014, aged 86. |
| MARTIN, Donald William | 819668 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born London, England 7 Oct 1930. Attested 10 Jul 1953. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan and M/I to NZRTU 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 26 Jan 1954, entered Korea 27 Jan 1954 and M/I to his unit 30 Jan 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 30 Jun 1954 and was discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Med unit to his unit 19 Jul 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 21–24 Oct 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas 360 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1955 and TSFD to Class ‘C’ Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MARTIN, George Vincent | 203973 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 12 Oct 1926. Employed as a sugar boiler for Heards Ltd, Parnell. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements Sent to Army School Trentham for Corps Training 31 Mar–26 Apr 1951, Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure and M/I to NZRTU 29 Jul 1951 Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Jan 1952, entered Korea 12 Jan 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 27 Apr 1952.MI to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll from 16 Fd Regt 2 Feb 1953. TSFD from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 13 Feb 1952 and struck off NZ Roll. Promoted Bombardier 1 Jun 1953. M/O from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Jul 1953. Embarked HMNZS Hawea at Kure 2 Aug 1953 for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 75 days. Discharged 11 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. A George Vincent Martin died 22 Dec 1975 and is buried in the Mangere Lawn Cemetery, Auckland. Is this the same man? |
| MARTIN, Gerald Victor Baldwin | 13788 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Palmers Green, Greater London, Middlesex, UK, on 25 Apr 1918. Was a Wireless Inspector before joining the RN aa Acting Cook (Seamen) with Service No C/MX 64248 on 31 Jan 1940. His first 15 months in the RN were served on shore stations but was then drafted to Phoebe (light cruiser) on 18 Mar 1941 for his first sea service. Drafted to Manchester (light cruiser) 7 Feb 1942 which was in Philadelphia undergoing repairs to damage caused by an Italian aerial torpedo. This work was completed on 27 Feb 1942 and Manchester returned to Portsmouth to be deployed on Russian convoy protection duties. Manchester returned to the Mediterranean Aug 1942 and took part in Operation Pedestal the convoy taking relief to Malta. She was struck by torpedoes from two Italian MTBs and heavily damaged and sunk. Several crew were rescued by another RN ship but some including Gerald Martin fell into the hands of the Vichy French and interned at Laghouat in Algerian Sahara which was likened by one POW as a 'Beau Geste' style of fortress. Gerald Martin was released by US troops in Nov 1942. He returned to Britain and was at Pembroke 1 Jan 1943. Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) 10 Jul 1943. Drafted to Ajax (light cruiser of battle of River Plate fame) 24 Nov 1943. While in Ajax he returned to the Mediterranean and in May returned to Britain to take part in support of allied landings in Normandy. Back on shore he served in Pembroke, Royal Arthur and Pioneer where he advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) 5 Jan 1945. In 1948 he passed the exam for Cookery in Hotels and Catering Establishments set by City and Guilds, London Inst. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 1 Mar 1949 while at Pembroke again and then to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 5 Sep 1949. His next ship was the cruiser Kenya 22 Oct 1949–24 Nov 1951 in which he served during the Korean War. Kenya took part in support of landings at Inchon and was involved in several bombardments on the west coast and at Wonsan on the east coast. On 25 Nov 1951 he moved to the cruiser Mauritius but was in her for only one month before returning to Britain and back to Pembroke. Discharged from the RN 20 Mar 1953. His WWII service medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. He was probably awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for his RN Service. Joined the RNZN at Maori 21 Mar 1953 as a Cook (Seamen) and advanced on following days to Leading Cook (Seamen) and Petty Officer Cook (Seamen). On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, in Bellona and Lachlan before being drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956. On 1 Apr 1956 Kaniere sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters for duties on patrols and monitoring the Armistice. RTNZ 8 May 1957. In Philomel 24 Feb 1958 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 20 Sep 1958. Sent to the UK in May 1960 to become part of the crew to bring Otago back to NZ. He stayed in Otago until 1 May 1961. Awarded British Empire Medal 11 Jun 1960 (QB Hons), UN Korea Medal 25 Jun 1953, Naval LS&GC Medal 11 Feb 1955. Discharged to RA 20 Mar 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MARTIN, Jack | 204442 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Auckland 25 Aug 1929. Attested in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Came from Ohakune. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to CATC for training course 29 Mar 1953 M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 19 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 May 1953 and to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 5 Oct 1953. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 23 Nov 1953 and to Sergeant 1 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TAFD to the NZ Roll 6 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland about 4.45pm on 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged for Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 9 Sep 2002 aged 73 years. |
| MARTIN, James Henry | 332958 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Kohukohu 5 Dec 1933. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 16 Mar 1952.Initial training in Waiouru as Gun Number. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1954. TSFD to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 12 Oct 1954. Several misdemeanours resulted in various punishments. Twelve month extension of service in Korea granted and 12 days furlough leave. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MARTIN, John Francis | 11132 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Turua, Hauraki Plains, 23 Jan 1928. Bushman before he enlisted in the RNZN as Ordinary Seaman 22 Nov 1945. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman 22 Nov 1946 and was drafted to Bellona 4 Feb 1947. Also served in Arbutus, Arabis, Pukaki and Hawea. From Sep 1949 to Jul 1950 he was in Philomel. On 1 Aug 1950 Able Seaman Martin was drafted to Rotoiti and sailed for Sasebo, Japan and Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950. Travelled via Darwin and Hong Kong. While in the Korean theatre Rotoiti was involved in convoy escort, harbour control and patrol duties and was involved in two assaults on shore and captured two prisoners. The second occasion Able Seaman Marchioni (q.v.) was killed and became the only RNZ casualty of the Korea War. Able Seaman Martin was TSFD to Hawea on 7–16 Oct 1951 and served nine days that ship returning 17 Oct to Rotoiti for the remainder of his service in Korea and journey back to NZ. He was also in Rotoiti when she received a distress message from SS Hupeh which had been taken by pirates. This event was brought to a successful conclusion. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 via Borneo and Brisbane. DEE 7 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 20 Nov 2001 aged 73 years. |
| MARTIN, Leslie George | 819373 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 7 Nov 1929. Butcher in Christchurch. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 5 Jan 1954 for Cooking Course. M/O NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy ex Cook’s Course and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Feb 1954. Promote Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Jun 1954 and to Lance Corporal 3 Sep 1954. M/O to Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 177 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2017 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 8 Mar 2008 aged 79. |
| MARTIN, Mervyn Hill-Reay | 13636 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Pahiatua 31 Jul 1932. Employed as a Railway Porter. Served in the 2nd Intake CMT followed by a short enlistment in the Army. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 May 1951 but had not returned his army clothing. Served in Bellona and Black Prince and was then sent on courses to HMAS Watson and HMAS Penguin 24 Mar–31 Jul 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and in Kiwi. He was in Philomel 4 Nov 1954–4 Jul 1955 followed by Tamaki until 4 Jan 1956. Drafted 5 Jan 1956 to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korea. Travelled to Korean waters 8 May 1957 via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Kaniere was mainly involved in patrols maintaining the Armistice. Able Seaman Martin RTNZ 8 May 1957 and spent time in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince 5 Oct 1959–5 Apr 1960. He was sent to the UK in Jun 1960 and was one of the crew that brought Otago back to NZ in mid-1961. Discharged by Purchase 31 Jul 1961. Enlisted in the RNZAF as a General Service Hand circa 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZDSM. Living in Paeroa circa 2003. Died suddenly at his home in Paeroa on 17 Nov 2017 aged 85 years. |
| MARTIN, Mick | 207812 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Waimate North, Northland 16 Jul 1926. Labourer on Roxborough Hydro Works. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Was in Burnham Camp and sent to Waiouru. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 1 Oct 1950 then posted to NZRTU in Waiouru 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde as a Gunner and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Tpt Pl, M/I to NZ Tpt Pl and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 22 Mar 1951. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Tpt Pl 24 Sep 1951. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 20 May 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ from 21 May 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 May 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Reposted to Kayforce 14 Oct 1952 but was discharged on 1 Jan 1953 no further overseas service. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MARTIN, Noel Charles | 208608 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born 31 May 1917. Came from Invercargill. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flying boat flight at Wellington for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2019 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2006. |
| MARTIN, Paul Leslie (Franny) | 13290 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Lawson, Australia 23 Nov 1932. Was training to be a carpenter before he enlisted in RNZN 1 Jun 1950 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. First sea service was in Bellona. Attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter 28 Aug 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from NZ to serve in Korean waters on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. In Mar 1954 he attended another course at HMAS Rushcutter. Later served in Black Prince 21 Apr 1954 advancing to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 24 Nov 1955 but reverted to Able Seaman 12 Apr 1956. Drafted to Endeavour for one month then to Royalist 8 May 1957 in which he sailed on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters thus qualifying for the NZ GSM (Non-Warlike). In 1960 he was in the UK and was one of the crew which brought HMNZS Otago back to this country. He then served in HMNZS Lachlan, Pukaki and Rotoiti before he was DEE 22 Nov 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. Died Royal Heights, Auckland, on 12 Oct 2008 aged 75 years. |
| MARTIN, Ronald Brian | 15414 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 15 Nov 1938. Enlisted 26 May 1955 in the RNZN as a Junior Recruit. Underwent initial training in Tamaki then went to Philomel 27 Jul 1955. Advanced to Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 20 Oct 1955 and to Junior Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 1 Jan 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 15 May 1956. Drafted 2 Apr 1956 to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Was in Black Prince 28 Sep 1958–5 Apr 1960 then Philomel briefly before being sent to the UK 4 Jun 1960 as one of the crew to bring Otago back to New Zealand in 1961. In Philomel 3 Jan–26 Aug 1962. Drafted to Rotoiti 27 Aug 1962 and advanced by stages to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Dec 1963. In Philomel for the last part of his service. DEE 14 Nov 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MARTIN, Ronald Clive | 203557 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Came from Avondale, Auckland. Previous service in RNZNVR with Service No NZ100146. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Operator Wireless and Line. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2020 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Avondale, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1970, aged 64 years. |
| MARTIN, Spencer Douglas (Pincher) | 11409 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Napier 4 Feb 1929. His posting card shows occupation as welder and in another place butcher. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Assistant Cook (Provisional) on 6 Mar 1947. Initial training conducted in Tamaki followed by time in Philomel. Drafted 5 Jul 1947 to Bellona. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 6 Feb 1948. Also served in Pukaki, Hawea (twice). Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) while serving in Tamaki 12 Dec 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951. Left NZ on 7 Jan 1952 in that ship for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. DEE 5 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Levin circa 2000. Died Levin 13 Nov 2009 aged 80 years. |
| MARTIN, Thomas Walter (Pincher) | 203904 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 13/03/2054 | Born Rangataua on 29 May 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (667088, Signalman, 2 Div Sigs. And 22 Battalion at Chofu, Kiwa and Kogushi. Timber worker from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs F.E. Coggins (mother), 3 Royal Terrace, Sandringham, Auckland.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde with Main Body. Operator Wireless and Line. Competed with Signalman McNaught in the All Japan Tennis Pairs '500' Tournament in Tokyo and was then defeated by Signalman McNaught in the singles. Attended an Instructors Course in Kure, Japan. Was the only one of 26 on the course to change status “…from Signalman to Sergeant in 10 minutes”. RTNZ 9 Feb 1952 the be an instructor. Trained three replacements drafts for Kayforce in Linton and Waiouru. Re-embarked for Korea 11 Dec 1952. Air Ground radio instructor and Artillery Forward Observation Signaller. Spent four months in hospital with malaria. Embarked on SS Taiyuan on 18 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Granted 14 days leave in Australia before arriving in Auckland about 24 Mar 1954. RTNZ as a Sergeant. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2021 sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Avondale, Auckland. Living at Whangarei in 2004. Died Whangarei on 28 Apr 2008 aged 80 years. |
| MARTIN, Trevor Hugh | 204482 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 18/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Whakatane 18 Aug 1930. Electrician for Whakatane Radio & Electricity Co. Came from Edgecumbe. Attested in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952, was posted to RNZE and attended a bridging course at Trentham. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by chartered aircraft (Qantas or BCPA) and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 24 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1952. Also attached to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) LAD. His employer in New Zealand (a WWI veteran) requested his early return from Korea to assist with his business but this was not agreed by Army. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland from Teal aircraft ex Sydney 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 226 days. SOS Kayforce 6 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. He returned to Whakatane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane 6 May 2009 aged 78 years. |
| MARTIN, William | 204369 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Whakatane 4 Aug 1927. Bushman employed by Bigwood Tile Co, Poroporo, Whakatane. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Committed and offence which resulted in a heavy punishment and detention. Did not enter Korea until 19 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to this unit 19 Mar 1953. Served in 162 Bty. Made further errors by not adhering to R&SOs which cost money and time. TSFD tp the NZ Roll 6 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 May 1954 and deplaned Auckland 22 May 1954. Served overseas one year 299 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2023 sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Poroporo, Whakatane. There is a photo of him in an all Maori gun crew taken in 1953. Those pictured are Gunners P. Te Kani, W. Martin, J.J. Hudson, B Manga and Lance Bombardier J.T. Popata. Died Whakatane, 27 Jan 1996 aged 68 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Not known if these were claimed. |
| MARTIN, William Ernest | 15955 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 10 Jun 1940. Enlisted 27 Sep 1956 in the RNZN as Junior Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage and served in Malayan, Japanese and in Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Dec 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and to Philomel. Served in Stawell 9 Feb–26 Oct 1959 then in Black Prince for approximately two months. Advanced to Able Seaman 10 Jun 1959. Went to the UK early 1961 and was a crewman in Taranaki and sailed her to NZ with her first stop being New Plymouth. Also served in Lachlan, Tarapunga and his last ship was Otago. DEE 9 Jun 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MARTIN, William Fraser (Bill) | 11672 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 21 Apr 1932. Civil trade was Toymaker. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 13 May 1948. His early sea service was in Bellona, Kaniere and Taupo in which he advanced to Ordinary Seaman 21 Feb 1950. Sent to HMAS Watson for a course 5 Feb–27 Jul 1951 and returned with a grading of Radar Plotter 3rd Class. He was a seaman in the Radar and Navigation Branch. Advanced to Able Seaman 21 Apr 1951. Drafted to Taupo 14 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Hong Kong and Sasebo. Involved in operational patrols on both West and East Coasts of Korea. Highlight was the confrontation at Yang-do–Songin (North Korea) on 19–20 Feb 1952. Taupo while patrolling on the east coast spotted some 15 sampans filled with communist troops trying to land on Yang-Do Island which had a small garrison of US and Korean troops. Taupo destroyed 10 of these before she had to withdraw as the communist artillery had the range and started to straddle the ship. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Brisbane. On RTNZ was in Philomel briefly before returning to HMAS Watson for another course and was graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class. Served in Hawea 7 Dec 1953 to 14 Apr 1955 and was involved in patrols and port visits. DEE 21 Apr 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Taradale in 2004. Died Taradale 14 Apr 2014 aged 82 years. |
| MARTINAC, Ivan Richard | 645082 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Northcote, Auckland, 9 Dec 1933. Older brother of James Joseph Martinac. Apprentice mechanic before joining Kayforce. 8th Reinforcements. Travelled to Sydney by Sunderland from Evans Bay, Wellington. Continued journey by civil air via Port Moresby, Manos Island and Guam to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 30 Aug 1953. Travelled by the ship ESAN to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Vehicle mechanic in 162 Bty maintaining unit vehicles. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant but reverted to Bombardier. Served mainly in the Imjin River area. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ on the New Australia disembarking at Brisbane and flying back to Auckland by Teal aircraft. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Inch Farm, Palmerston, Otago, in 2006. Died Dunedin 20 Jun 2015 aged 82 years. |
| MARTINAC, James Josef (Jim) | 821153 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Northcote, Auckland, 11 May 1935. Younger brother of Ivan Richard Martinac q.v. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Enlisted in Kayforce underage but this was not detected. Parents approval was forged as his parents were both dead. Jim was quite proud of being able to serve with his brother and hoodwink the military authorities. Travelled to Sydney by Sunderland flying boat from Evans Bay, Wellington. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan via Port Moresby, Manos Island and Guam. Travelled by the ship ESAN to Pusan. Employed as a cook in 163 Bty. Was at Seoul for 20 days. On return to unit was employed as a driver of a QL Bedford carrying stores and ammunition etc. Served mainly in the Imjin River area. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 in the New Australia for RTNZ disembarking at Brisbane and flying back to Auckland by Teal aircraft. Played Rugby for Kayforce team against the Australians. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Later a shearer in Australia then became a farmer. Now living in North Auckland in 2006. |
| MARTINDALE, C T | 0 | Lieutenant | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | He was serving as a Lieutenant in 1 Bn, Northland Regt, 1 Jun 1950. There is an ‘X’ beside his name in the 1952 Army List showing he had War Service but this name has not been found in the 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls from Vol.1 to Vol.16. He may well have served in another Allied or Commonwealth force. |
| MARTINSON, Leonard Richardson | 14580 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 4 Mar 1937. Enlisted in the rate of Boy 2nd Class on 25 Sep 1952. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Within a few weeks he sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 on his way to serve in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast of that country. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman 4 Sep 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Later spent most of his sea time in Lachlan a ship involved in hydrological survey round New Zealand and nearby Pacific territories. DEE 3 Mar 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MARTYN, Herbert David | 207914 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Edendale, Southland during 1928. Enlisted in KMB about 29 Jun 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul and was involved in a number of major battles. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight and returned to Southland. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2024 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Edendale, Southland. Died Otara, Invercargill 22 Nov 1977 aged 49 years. Remembered on a memorial at Seaward Downs, Southland. This is a refurbished wall of the former Presbyterian church which contained the original memorial. |
| MARU, Naera | 211056 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and arrived in NZ on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 30 Jan 2012. |
| MARUMARU, Raymond | 206910 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Raetihi 27 Aug 1929. Bulldozer driver for Public Works Department, Trentham. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 6 Sep 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance 30 Aug to 4 Sep 1953. Ceased to be attached to CATC Inchon 26 Sep and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving on Teal flight at Auckland 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 12 May 1971 aged 41 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MARX, John Barry | 204180 | Driver | Kayforce HQ Detachment | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 25/04/2053 | Born Whakatane 20 Jul 1929. Attested 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Paeroa. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Sep 1951. Embarked at Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and disembarked at Pusan 10 Sep 1951. Posted to a clerk appointment to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to RASC School (Far East) Singapore to attend a Clerks Course 28 Jan–11 Apr 1952. Passed Grade-3 Clerks Trade Test. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8/A3 of 7 May 1952). Re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Clerk. Promoted Lance Corporal 15 Aug 1952, then Corporal 31 Jan 1953. RTNZ by air from Iwakuni. Hospitalised at Sydney during return journey. Travelled by Teal aircraft Sydney to Auckland arriving 25 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Mt Maunganui in 2004. Died Whakatane Hospital 4 Aug 2022 aged 93 years. |
| MARYCHURCH, Benjamin Cyril | 204145 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/05/2054 | Born Silverdale, Auckland, 7 Feb 1930. Also worked as dairy farmer and upholsterer. Came from Albany, Auckland. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Whangarei. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. 29 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for travel to Korea and disembarked 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached to British Army for Cooking Course from 10 Apr to 28 May 1952. Was posted for duty variously at NZ Base HQ, Reinforcement Training Unit and 10 Tpt Coy. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 by air, on furlough and re-embarked for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Regarded by his Platoon Commander and OC 10 Tpt Coy as an excellent worker. Married Miss Fumiko Yamamato at Kure, Japan, 28 Nov 1953. RTNZ accompanied by wife. Driver Marychurch was the third New Zealander to marry and bring home a Japanese wife. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia to Wellington 19 May 1954. SOS Kayforce 16 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. It is not known if he received these later awards. A photograph exists–Drivers H R Kelly (New Plymouth), K W Hamblyn (Dunedin), S P Parkinson (Hamilton), W T Capper (Auckland) and B C Marychurch (Whangarei) in a hot mineral bath at a staging area on 10 Company's trip to Pusan, Korea. Photograph taken Oct 1951 by an army photographer. Participated in oral history project on Milford, North Shore City, in 2012. Died Auckland Hospital 4 Dec 2015 after short illness aged 85. |
| MASHITER, Thomas | 33989 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 02/11/2057 | Born 2 Feb 1927 Auckland? Served in BCOF Japan (667832, Private, HQ Base. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs F. Mashiter (mother) Penrose, Auckland.) Embarked 15 Jul 1947 on HMT Dunera and sailed for Japan. Disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948 from Westralia and was discharged at Wellington 15 Sep 1948. Enlisted as a recruit 3 Oct 1949. Served in RNZASC Tpt Depot, Auckland, and was then to Linton Camp of TOD. Returned to NZ Tpt Coy and posted to RNZASC Tpt Depot Auckland. M/O ND Coy to Papakura Camp on secondment to Kayforce 19th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan, entered Korea 12 Jan and M/I to his unit 14 Jan 1955. Also served in NZ Tpt Pl and attached FAP to NZ Contingent BCFK. Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Nov 1955 Duties of Officer Mess Corporal) and promoted Corporal 2 Mar 1956. Granted a further 18-month extension of service dating from 7 Jan 1956. TSFD to US Resources 23 Aug 1957. Served in Korea two years 304 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Mar 1958 and re-posted to the Regular Force. M/I to NZD Coy RNZASC 9 Mar 1958 ex Kayforce. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Later Corporal. Discharged from Linton Platoon, RNZASC, 3 Feb 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| MASKERY, John Stewart (Jack) | 535150 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Rotorua 19 May 1935. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements on 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 and travelled to Sydney by Teal flight and onward to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, in the Truce Position occupied by Kayforce. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney then by Teal flight to Auckland deplaning 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1954 and posted to Territorial Force. Re-joined Regular Force 18 Jan 1957. GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’ listed in Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Lance Corporal, C Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt, as at 14 Jan 1959. Posted to NZ Ranger Squadron. Served as a Sergeant in 2 Det,1 NZ Ranger Squadron in Borneo. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Also served in Thailand for six months with NZ SAS detachment. Often known as ‘Bullet’. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class posted to 1 Ranger Sqn, Papakura Camp, 6 Nov 1971. Retired 1 Aug 1977 from 1 NZ SAS. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, CSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, NZGSM (T). Living at Auckland 2004. Later awarded NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R &T?). Also known as Jack or 'Bullett'. Died Auckland 18 Aug 2016 aged 84 years. His funeral service was at St Mark's Chapel Papakura Camp 25 Aug 2016 aged 81 years. |
| MASKILL, Clarence Douglas | 206404 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 02/03/2053 | Born Cromwell, 10 Apr 1926. When he enlisted he gave his name as Clarence Gordon as he believed that these were his names until he got a copy of his birth certificate. Enlisted in Kayforce at Wellington 8 Feb 1951, self-employed as a cabinet maker. Promoted Bombardier in Waiouru before leaving New Zealand. Embarked Whenuapai in Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty from Gunner to Sergeant in Charlie (1) Troop the ranging gun of the battery. Played breakaway in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Nelson Sub-union Rep.) Posted to 161 Bty as Troop Sergeant Major. Served in the front line in the Imjin area. Troop Sergeant Major of Able Troop and two months later was appointed Battery Sergeant Major of 161 Bty. Served in all ranks from Gunner to Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Captained NZ Rugby team which represented the British Commonwealth Forces in Korea on tour of Japan in 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Granted 28 days Annual Leave in Australia to be taken on his way back to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Stoke, Nelson in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Appointed South Island Vice President of the NZ KVA at the 2013 AGM at Rotorua. |
| MASON-RISEBOROUGH, Claude Wilfred | 1346 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born 15 Nov 1919. Joined the NZ Division of the Royal Navy in 1935 as a seaman boy. His WWII service included being a gun crew member in ‘B’ Turret of HMS Achilles during the Battle of the River Plate. His next most important service was in HMNZS Gambia in the Pacific and was involved in action against the Japanese. After the war he spent a lengthy period on board Bellona. Chief Boatswain’s (Bosun's) Mate. In early 1951 he was drafted to Taupo and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Served on both east and west coasts. On 20 Feb 1952 Taupo while patrolling on the east coast spotted some 15 sampans filled with communist troops trying to land on Yang-Do Island which has a small garrison of US and Korean troops. Taupo destroyed 10 of these but had to withdraw as the communist artillery had the range and started to straddle the ship. Provided two tots of rum to ABS Paul Le Long as he prepared a dead Korean Marine for burial at sea in the Senior Ratings Bathroom. The Korean Marine died from wounds received at Yang-do when the Chinese attempted to land on the Island. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Awarded British Empire Medal (mil) 1955. Later enlisted as a General Service Hand at RNZ Naval Base, 2 Dec 1965. Serving in Philomel circa 1980. Discharged 15 Nov 1983. Died Thames 22 May 2001 aged 81 years. |
| MASON, Bruce Lionel Eric | 208636 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 28/01/2055 | Born Christchurch 20 Jan 1931. Self-employed fencer. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement in Burnham Camp on 22 Feb 1952. Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jun 1952 and entered Korea the following day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 5 Aug 1952 but reverted to Gunner 19 Jan 1953. Posted to NZRTU 15 Sep 1953 and granted 28 days leave in Japan 18 Nov to 16 Dec 1953. To report to NZ Base Camp on expiry of leave. Again Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 Mar 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 15 Nov 1954. Married Miss Mitsuko Wakimasu at Cassal's Camp church, Kure, on 31 Jul 1954. Embarked with his wife at Kobe, Japan on SS Changsha 3 Jan 1955 for passage to Australia. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jan 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 229 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Bruce Lionel Eric Mason passed away on 8 Sep 1984 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. |
| MASON, Charles Andrew | 1598 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin, 31 Jan 1915. Farmhand before enlisting in the Navy. Entered NZ Div of the RN at Auckland 5 May 1938 with Service No NZ1598 and was granted the rate of Assistant Cook (Officers). Drafted to HMS Leander 24 Jan 1939. He progressed through the ratings to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary). During that period Leander served in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, was under air attack and escorted convoys. Leander was also involved in hunting and destruction the Italian raider RAMB 1. RTNZ 21 Oct 1943. His next ship was Gambia in which he served from 15 Jul 1945–20 Aug 1946. Again His ship was in action and was the New Zealand Representative at the signing of the surrender of the Japanese at Tokyo. Charles Mason took his discharge 4 May 1950, but after a short break re-engaged in the RNZN on 15 Sep 1951 as a Petty Officer Cook. Wartime service saw the award of the 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, The Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He was drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and departed for Korea 7 Jan 1952. He served on operations mainly on the west coast of Korea, in the Han River and Pyong Do. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal but this was forfeited in Jun 1961. He also served in Black Prince, Bellona on its return to the UK and came back to NZ in Royalist which was involved in the Suez Crisis. Discharged to RA 14 Sep 1961. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM 1946–49, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Auckland 20 Sep 1962 aged 46 years. |
| MASON, Colin Gordon Hayward | 206282 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 25 Mar 1926. Was sent to the UK for training in the Fleet Air Arm. Came from Napier. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and entered camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Served 16 Fd Field Regiment. ETD from Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ as a Bombardier to attend an OCTU commissioning course. Deplaned Auckland on 9 Feb 1952. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned for return to Korea on 9 Aug 1952. On arrival in Korea re-joined 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer 18 Feb 1953. RTNZ 21 Aug 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 10 May 1967 aged 43 years. Buried Waimairi, Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| MASON, Derek Clarence Anthony | 14360 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wood Green, Greater London, Middlesex, UK, 14 May 1928. Was a roundsman before he entered the Royal Navy 27 Sep 1945 as Boy Steward with Service No C/LX774491. His service started at HMS Royal Arthur and was TSFD to HMS Glendower a WWII training establishment, located at Butlin's Pwllheli holiday camp, Caernarfonshire, Wales for further training and experience. Advanced to Assistant Steward 14 Nov 1945. He also served at HMS Drake, then HMS Defiance located at Devonport, Plymouth and at HMS Pembroke where he spent six weeks (30 Sep–10 Nov 1947) in HMS Eskimo reduced to an accommodation and HQ ship. Discharged from the RN 28 Jan 1948. Entered the RNZN as Steward at Maori in London 12 Dec 1952. On arrival in NZ he was in Philomel and then Tamaki where his posting card shows RUN 17 May 1953. Returned to Tamaki 13 Jun 1953 then drafted to Hawea, followed by Bellona. Served in Lachlan 14 May 1954–1 Jul 1955. In Philomel 2 Jul 1955–3 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 which sailed from NZ on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. He was at HMS Terror in Singapore 21 Jul–20 Sep 1957 and was RTNZ with 15 other stewards whose positions were taken by Chinese stewards from Hong Kong. He therefore did not serve in Korean waters. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Later entitled to NZOSM and NGSM (M). Served in Kaniere 17 Jan–12 Nov 1958. DEE 11 Dec 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MASON, Francis Edward John | 1339 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, on 25 Oct 1919. Entered the NZ Division of the RN on 2 Oct 1935 as a Boy 2nd Class. He served in HMS Achilles 13 Oct 1936–21 Aug 1938. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman and then to Able Seaman on 25 Apr 1938. He also served in Philomel, Leander, then Monowai 30 Aug 1940–19 May 1941 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman. He saw further service in Achilles, Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 15 Sep 1941. He served in Leander 23 Jun 1942–and advanced to Petty Officer on 15 Sep 1942 and continued in this ship to 7 Jan 1944. He then served in Achilles 8 Jan 1944–28 Dec 1945. Drafted to Philomel 29 Dec 1945 then served in Tamaki, Philomel then Cook III (in Britain). He was Acting Boatswain (Bosun) 16 Feb 1948. Served in Victory then Loch invar and also served in Illustrious (Carrier) and was appointed a Commissioned Bosun on 4 May 1949 and then to Acting Lieutenant on the same day. He also served in RNC Greenwich, Pembroke and Collingwood. He came back to NZ and was in Philomel 12 May 1950–18 Aug 1950. His seniority as a Lieutenant was confirmed wef 23 Sep 1948. Appointed to Rotoiti on 18 Aug 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. TSFD to Tutira on 5 Nov 1950 and RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Served in Philomel II (Navy Office Wellington) from 25 Jul 1951. Sent to Britain and was Borne Additional in Maori 24 Jul 1952. Underwent training courses in Britain and passed the Gunnery Course. Also on the staff of the Gunnery School in Excellent. Reverted to the RNZN on completion of exchange service with RN on 15 Aug 1955. He was then attached to HMS Phoenix for an ABCD Course and then HMS President for an RN Tactical Course. Appointed to Royalist 10 Dec 1955 and came back to NZ in her sailing via South Africa as the Suez Canal had been closed by Egypt. Later Lieutenant Commander Gunnery advisor to NZ Naval Board 1962. Placed on the Retired List and re-employed for five years on 25 Oct 1964. Appointed MBE 1972. Discharged from Philomel 25 Oct 1974. Died 28 Nov 1985. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. |
| MASON, Frederick | 208516 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 28/10/2053 | He was a mechanic and was living in Ponsonby before enlisting for Jayforce. Served in the Army in Jayforce 2 NZEF with serve No.815781. His name is Listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.89. Later enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop and may have been sent on TOD to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1954 and joined Regular Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2031 sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address at Cornwallis, Auckland. This was difficult to match up until about 12 months before entry here. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 1 Oct 1995. |
| MASON, James Henry Albert (Chopper) | 11550 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Huntly 15 Dec 1929. Farmhand at Rangiriri before joining RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He was trained in Tamaki and advanced to Stoker 1 Oct 1947. Served in Philomel 20 Jan 1948 and Bellona 21 Jan 1948–29 Sep 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 17 Jun 1948. Drafted to Lachlan 1 Mar 1950–8 May 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Nov 1951 and served in the second deployment of ship to Korea as Leading Stoker Mechanic. Served in the Chodo / Sokto area on the west coast for a short time but the bulk of the work was as “Commander Task Unit 95.12.3 based at Paengyong Do / Taechong Do. Main role was to intercept small craft trying to infiltrate the ROK areas with weapons of people. Used to work with Korean PT Boats that were involved in inshore work. Secondary task was providing bombardment of on shore targets but the effectiveness of that was limited because the Loch -class frigates only had one 4-inch gun. Rotoiti on this second tour left behind three anchors in the Han River when the ship came under fire from Communist shore batteries which straddled the ship and they had to make a quick getaway. Rotoiti also collided with the Dutch destroyer “Piet Hein” during a very foggy morning and made a hole in her side near the bow. Later served again in Bellona. DEE 14 Dec 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Gisborne, on 30 Jun 2005 aged 74 years. |
| MASON, Kelvin Leslie (Les) | 14029 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch 3 Apr 1936. Attended Christchurch Boy's High School. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Jan 1952 in 24th class of Seaman Boys and was granted the rate of Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Jul 1952. First sea service was in Black Prince from 16 Jan 1953 to 20 Apr 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Oct 1953. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 8 Oct 1954 to 13 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in Korea. Served on patrols off the Korean Coast during the period Aug 1955 to May 1946. RTNZ 21 May 1956. Advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Jan 1955. Also saw some service in Malayan waters. Served in Pukaki on Operation Grapple at Christmas Island monitoring the nuclear tests. Later served in Black Prince, Rotoiti and Endeavour. Known as a smart, cheerful and willing seaman particularly when he was a crewman in the Commodore’s barge. DEE 2 Apr 1962. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZ Special Service Medal (Grapple) and NZDSM. He was living in the Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Stoke, Nelson circa 2011. Two shipmates of Kelvin were Warren Cundy and Andrew Goodfellow and they kept in touch with each other for several years. |
| MASON, Michael Charles | 13555 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hale, Cheshire, UK, on 20 Jul 1928. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RN during 1945. Attended the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth and in the RN College, Greenwich for some three years. He was a cadet in Frobisher (heavy cruiser used as a training ship) and passed out as a midshipman on 5 Sep 1945. (RN Navy List 1946 Vol.2). Midshipman in Mauritius Apr 1946–Jul 1947, RN College Greenwich Sep 1947–Apr 1948 Acting Sub-Lieutenant as of 1 May 1947; Helmsdale Apr–Jul 1948. He also served in the following RN ships, Siskin, Excellent, Vernon, Osprey, Victory, Dryad, Mercury for technical courses Apr 1948–Jun 1949. Promoted Lieutenant 1 Jan 1950. He also served in Ocean (light fleet carrier), Glory (light fleet carrier) and Hornet (Coastal Forces Depot,) where he served in CT Boat 8102 as a Lieutenant. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN 1950–53. Lieutenant with seniority from 1 Jan 1950. Entered the RNZN in Maori on 14 Nov 1950 and was appointed additional for passage to NZ. On arrival in NZ he was appointed to Bellona 27 Dec–14 Mar 1951. Appointed to Hawea 15 Mar 1951–5 May 1952. Hawea had sailed from Auckland on 15 Mar 1951 to serve in Korea so it is uncertain when he actually joined his ship. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Appointed 6 May 1952 to the training ship Tui and returned to Philomel 19 Jan 1953 to await passage to Britain to return to the RN. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MASON, Robert Kenneth | 206323 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Frankton, 5 Nov 1924. Previous service in the RNZN with rate of Stoker I (8855) during WWII. Only served in New Zealand waters. Also served in BCOF Japan. (636097, embarked as Private, 2 Division Provost Unit. Civil occupation fireman from State Mill, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. Next-of-kin Mrs M.J. Mason (mother), Hamilton.) Completed two tours with BCOF 30 Jul 1946–10 Sep 1947 and 8 Jan–11 Oct 1948. Served in NZ Education and Rehabilitation Service (NZERS), 27 Battalion and 3 Bn NZ Regt. RTNZ as Sergeant. Awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Insurance Agent immediately before enlistment in Kayforce. Enlisted for Korea Service 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to NZ Base HQ, 19 Jan 1951. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier while NCO Welfare and Films. Had a penchant for going Absent Without Leave. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, also NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. Re-joined 21 May 1953 but was discharged 8 Aug 1953. Joined Regular Force 13 Dec 1955 but was discharged 23 May 1956. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Living at Levin in 2003. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Levin 13 Jul 2017 aged 92 years. |
| MASON, Ronald Edgar (Ron) | 206085 | Temporary Captain | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 13/09/2052 | Born Featherston, 26 Aug 1921. Was Private in C Coy NZ Scottish Regt in Jan 1941. Served in 8th Reinforcements 2 NZEF (257572 Corporal, NZ Infantry Reinforcements). Later in NZ Provost Corps in Egypt and Italy 1942–46. Clerk from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mr N.C Mason (father) Martinborough. Later Traffic Officer, Whanganui. Appointed to the Emergency Force from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Forward Observation Officer attached to Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. Reported that the Chinese had caused many American casualties at Chuam-ni with many bodies still lying round–some still in their sleeping bags. (See McGibbon p.86). Awarded Military Cross (London Gazette, 18 Jan 1952, p.388), “The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June 1951.” Temporary Major while holding appointment as Battery Commander 22 Jun 1952. RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney, disembarking from Teal flight at Wellington. SOS Kayforce 13 Nov 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Military Cross, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Waikanae 10 Nov 2001 aged 80 years. Buried Waikanae Services Cemetery. |
| MASON, Ronald John | 204014 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 06/06/2055 | Born Auckland 20 May 1925. Previous service in the Army in 2 NZEF. BCOF, Japan from 30 Jul 1946 to 5 Jul 1947. (827303, Private, Infantry Corps (22 Battalion–Tokyo). Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs R.M. Mason (mother) Ponsonby, Auckland.) Enlisted in Regular Force 20 Jun 1949 but was discharged 9 Jan 1950. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 26 Sep 1951 for passage to Korea. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Signals Regt and served in D Troop. RTNZ on furlough 18 Dec 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 25 Feb 1953 and returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Also spent some time at the Brit Com Leave Unit in Tokyo. Posted to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 10 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 and RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney and by Teal flight to Auckland deplaning 6 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Alto entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MASON, Ronald Michael | 12163 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Beacontree, Essex, UK, 10 May 1926. Printer's cutter before entering the Royal Navy as Signalman Boy 22 Jul 1943. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 3 Nov 1943. Drafted to Odyssey 21 Feb–18 Jul 1944. Odyssey was the Collingwood Hotel in Ilfracombe which was the Accounting Base for all Naval Parties ( personnel on detached duties) but few served in this base. At Pembroke (Barracks at Chatham) 17 Jul–5 Nov 1944. At Canopus /Nile in Alexandria 6 Nov 1944. Advanced to Signalman 19 Dec 1944. Drafted to Blenheim, a destroyer depot ship 7 Jan–19 Feb 1945 serving in the Mediterranean. Returned to Canopus 29 Feb 1945 and advanced to Leading Signalman (Temporary) 19 Jun 1945. Served in Kanaris a Greek destroyer 10 Jul–5 Sep 1945. At St Angelo, Malta, 9 Apr–22 Jul 1946. Returned to the UK and was discharged 24 Nov 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III 14 Jun 1948 as Signalman and advanced to Leading Signalman the next day. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin 19 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo 13 Sep 1948 and was a member of the crew which sailed her to New Zealand. In Philomel 24 Aug 1949. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Aug–3 Dec 1952. Returned to Philomel 4 Dec 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed for Korean waters 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Yeoman of Signals 25 Sep 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ from Korea was in Philomel and was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 13 Feb 1955. Went back to HMAS Cerberus for another series of courses 3 May 1956–7Jul 1957. Drafted to Royalist 8 Sep 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan, Japanese and Korea waters. YS Mason appears to have been flown to join Royalist in Darwin where the ship had put in for fuel. He may not have caught Royalist there as she was there only six hours. Royalist then headed for Singapore to work in Malayan, Japanese and Korean seas but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Was in Philomel then sent to the UK for familiarisation on Otago, working up and then bringing the ship to NZ. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 25 Sep 1961. Discharged to RA 29 Sep 1965. Later spent some time as a staff member at the Wellington Central Police Station. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MASSICKS, Brian Ernest Alexander | 33459 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 19 Jul 1929. Came from Tauranga. Regular Force serviceman. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 29 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for travel to Korea and disembarked 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2033 sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address at Tauranga. Died Tauranga 5 Apr 1988. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MATANGI, Edgar Atheleane (Eddie) | 208518 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born 20 Feb 1924. Came from Nelson. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Waiouru Camp. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and then to Temporary Bombardier. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to deplane Auckland 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 337 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 25 Sep 1954. Living in Nelson in 1996. Died Nelson, 20 Apr 2014 aged 90 years. Buried Wahapuaka Cemetery, Nelson. |
| MATANGI, Patrick William James (Tinacoco) | 458806 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Masterton 5 May 1931. Came from Frankton Junction. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement in late 1951. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and step by step became Gun Sergeant, Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Served wherever the battery went. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Was to have been discharged but re-embarked for Korea 2 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Whangarei NZKVA Branch President 2004. At Whangarei in Nov 2000. Died Whangarei 11 Apr 2007 aged 76 years. |
| MATCHITT, Trevor Frank | 11225 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 08/03/2052 | Born Whakatane 13 Nov 1930. Worked in the Post Office before he enlisted in the RNZN 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial training was in Tamaki and his first sea service was in Bellona 7 May 1947–31 May 1949. Served two months in Philomel and returned to Bellona 2 Aug 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Jul 1949. Served in Lachlan 12 Mar–26 Jul 1950. Drafted to Philomel 29 Feb–7 Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951 but uncertainty arises as to how he went to Japan as this ship had left NZ on 7 Oct 1950 and Hawea had left NZ on 2 Mar 1951. TSFD 7 Sep 1951 in theatre to Hawea returning to NZ in that ship on 8 Mar 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 21 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Lachlan again 2 Oct 1953–12 Sep 1954 and Bellona for two months before discharge. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. DEE 12 Nov 1954 in rate of Leading Seaman. Died Whakatane 15 Jan 2002 aged 71 years. |
| MATE, Tuhi | 329022 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Whakatane 26 Apr 1933. Employed as a clothing cutter for Matheson Minster, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Called up for Fourth Intake CMT and became a Signaller in 2 Sqn, 1 NZ Div Sigs Regt. Attended School of Signals at Trentham 7 Feb–14 Mar 1952 for Corps Training. Attested 7 Sep 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hasting for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Embarked Sasebo 8 Jan 1955 for travel to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan 1955, entered Korea the following day and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jan. Attached FAP 55 Indep Fd Sqn, Royal Engineers 22 Feb to 21 Nov 1955 when he returned to 10 Tpt Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 4.10pm, 20 Jun 1956 from an RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 169 days. Discharged 10 Aug 1965 and posted to TF unit (2 Sqn, 1 Div Sigs Regt). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Entitled to NZDSM. Living Edgecumbe 2007. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2036 was sent to an address in Taneatua, Bay of Plenty, on 28 Jul 1957. |
| MATEHE, Walton (aka Waratana) | 206911 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Waipiro Bay, Gisborne 26 Jul 1922. Previous service in Army in 2 NZEF with Service No 817629. Embarked 29 Jun 1944 with 12th Reinforcements. He served in both 28 (Maori) Battalion and after service in Italy was part of Jayforce which departed from Naples to voyage to Japan. Served in 2 NZ Div Cav Regt in Japan. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946. Labourer for NZ State Forestry Department, Napier. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were despatched on 27 Aug 1954. Died Taupo 27 Jul 1985. At the time of his death his WWII Medals had not been sent in spite of a request on his behalf by Napier RSA in Apr 1957 for all medals to which he was entitled to be sent to him. His entitlement would be increased after his death by the NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM in 2011. |
| MATENE, Wiremu Reweti | 11393 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 04/05/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Kaikohe, Bay of Islands 31 Jul 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 6 Feb 1947 as Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki until drafted to Bellona 24 Oct 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Feb 1948. In Philomel 1 Oct 1949–3 Jul 1950. Drafted to Tutira 4 Jul 1950 and sailed from NZ the same day for service in Korean waters. TSFD to Rotoiti 4 May 1951 and then to Hawea 15 Oct 1951. Posting card is marked RUN 2 Feb 1952 just before Hawea was to leave for RTNZ. Held in HMAS Commonwealth (Australian shore station at Kure) 4 Feb–25 Mar 1952. In Taupo again 26 Mar–26 May 1952, to Rotoiti 27–30 May 1952 then back to Commonwealth 31 May–7 Jun 1952. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. It appears he had some problems in Korea. RTNZ most likely by air and was back in Philomel until 30 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 30 Jul 1953. Died Kaikohe 9 May 2012 aged 82 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MATENGA, Wiremu | 206801 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 07/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Porirua on 12 Feb 1923. Served in 28 (Maori) Battalion during WWII. Labouring and shearing then four years as manufacturer of roofing tiles, then storeman for Phoenix Aerated Water Co, Wellington. Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and entered Korea 19 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Oct 1952 and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 13 Jul 1953 then to Corporal 13 Oct 1953. Employed as RNZAOC storeman at Pusan then as Ration Storeman for RNZASC at the same location. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Mar 1954. Applied to enlist in the Regular Force but did not proceed. Died Carterton, date not known. |
| MATFIN, James Alexander (Alex) | 211007 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/03/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born Newcastle on Tyne, UK, 22 Feb 1923. Five years previous service in Royal Australian Engineers, Service No WX15913. Served from 20 Aug 1941 to 14 Jun 1946. discharged at own request in rank of Sergeant. Came to NZ and was employed as a Fitter and turner for National Dairy Assn, Hawera at time of enlistment. Next-of-kin Mrs Kathleen Matfin (mother), Meriden, Western Australia. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Mar and entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Jul 1953 while holding the appointment of Fitter Turner OA Sergeant. “A steady conscientious NCO who thoroughly understands his job and machinery and its capabilities. Mature with a good long service at his trade. Recommended for promotion to in the appointment of OA Sergeant.” Promoted Corporal 24 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2039 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Hawera, Taranaki. Died Dumcraig, Western Australia, 10 May 2008 aged 85 years. Later awarded NZOSM. It is not known what service medals he received while in the Australian Army during WWII. |
| MATHESON, Graeme Thomas Neill | 13637 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Oamaru 7 May 1933. Was a Post & Telegraph Mechanic before he enlisted in the RNZN on 21 May 1951 as a Stoker. Initial sea service was in Bellona from 14 Jan 1952 to 2 Feb 1953. He was promoted Stoker Mechanic on 21 May 1952. Also served in Lachlan 16 Aug 1954 to 27 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 2 Feb 1955. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney and Singapore. Also served on operation in support of the Malayan Emergency. Pukaki was on the Far East Station in 1955–56 and spent time in Korean and Japanese waters 30 Jul–31 Aug 1955 and again 12 Nov 1955–29 Jan 1956. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) RTNZ via Noumea and Suva. On RTNZ he was again drafted to Lachlan and his last posting to Irirangi at Waiouru. DEE 20 May 1959. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’. Living in Rangiora 2004. |
| MATHESON, John William Leonard | 206019 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Winton, Southland 5 Oct 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (647519, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Riversdale, Southland. Next-of-kin Mrs E.W. Matheson (mother) Thornbury.) Served with 27 Bn in Japan. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948 and was discharged 6 Oct 1948. Labourer for Hodder and Tolley, Palmerston North. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950, but remained with Reinforcements Training Unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jan 1951. Reduced to Gunner 30 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 May 1952 from RMA Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 166 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Discharge address given as Westport. Died Lyttelton 2 Feb 1969 aged 43 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–46, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MATHESON, Kenneth Graham | 203753 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ Ord Sec | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Whangarei 9 Feb 1925. Previous service in Army in 2 NZEF then RNZAF (Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 451574). Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged from the RNZAF 1 Mar 1946 and enlisted in Jayforce. Embarked 29 May 1946. Served in BCOF Japan. (Service No 639749, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farmhand enlisted at Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs R.F. Matheson (mother) Helena Bay, Hikurangi.) Attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Bn 15 Jan–6 Mar 1947. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 and was discharged on 7 Aug 1947. Employed as a mill-hand for NZ Forest Service, Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce 10 Sep 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served for seven months at the NZ Base Ordnance Section, Pusan, was then posted to 16 Fd Regt on 14 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey from Sydney deplaning Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Oct 1952. Died Rotorua 20 Jun 1975 aged 50 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MATHESON, Trevor Dickinson | 208869 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 4 Dec 1927. Driver for Mr G Nelson, Dunedin. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and attached FAP Div HQ Tpt Platoon 3 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit ex Canadian Detention Barracks 5 Oct 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jan 1954 and appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Temporary Corporal 8 Mar 1954 and appointed i/c Section then to Corporal 20 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 187 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2041 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Green Island, Dunedin. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Dunedin 20 Apr 2007 aged 82 years. |
| MATHEWS, C | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/01/1970 | 16/08/2052 | Concert party entertainer from Auckland. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. All members were temporary New Zealand Army members during their tours and all received the British Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal for Korea if there before the Ceasefire, while after the Ceasefire they received the UN Medal. |
| MATHEWSON, Peter Kyle | 797202 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Westport 3 Dec 1930. Steel rigger for Ministry of Works, Westport. Serving TF soldier. Attested 31 Jan 1953. in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by civil airline to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy two-days later. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1954 during his Tour of Duty. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia. Disembarked Australia and was flown from Australia to Harewood by Teal, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Discharged 22 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Medals offered for sale on TradeMe Sep 2011. Died 20 Feb 2008 aged 78 years. |
| MATIU, Paraone | 204553 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Te Kao, Northland 15 Jul 1928. Clerk employed by Lands & Survey Department, Auckland. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was in mainly in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 27 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Jul 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 26 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 11 Nov 1953 and to Sergeant on 11 Feb 1954. M/O to Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 28 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Auckland 12 Sep 1954. from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 200 days. Discharged 4 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued in 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2043 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Te Kao, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died NaeNae, Lower Hutt 17 Nov 1996 aged 68 years. |
| MATTHEW, Frank | 203773 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Rochdale, Lancashire, 8 Jan 1925. Previous service in the British Army for four years one month in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Service No 14617038). Employed as a driver (Carriers) and was a Lance Corporal. Came to NZ and was a farm hand from Whangarei. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. First served in NZ Training & Reinforcement Battery Driver then served in 16 Fd Regt in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Jan 1951 while holding appointment of Hygiene and Sanitation Orderly. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 23 Sep 1952. Entitled to NZOSM. May have returned to the UK. |
| MATTHEWS, Allan James | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 30/06/2052 | 16/08/2052 | Entertainer and magician from Devonport in the Concert Party. Was a former member of the Pacific Kiwis during WWII. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Allan carried with him his ventriloquist doll, ‘Joe’, also outfitted in battledress. On return from Korea was offered military accommodation at no cost or hotel which he would have to pay himself. He took the hotel accommodation. All members were temporary New Zealand Army members during their tours and all received the British Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal for Korea if there before the Ceasefire, while after the Ceasefire they received the UN Medal. |
| MATTHEWS, Bernard John | 206187 | Private | NZ Base HQ Med Sec | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Lower Hutt 6 Jun 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (815782, Private, NZASC). Embarked on HMT Dunera 15 Jul 1947. Taken on Strength 19 NZ Tpt Coy. RTNZ on HMT Westralia and disembarked Auckland 18 Aug 1948. Labourer from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs E.J. Matthews (mother) Petone Avenue, Petone.) Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged from Jayforce 23 Sep 1948. Male nurse. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Oct 1951 and appointed Medical Orderly. Promoted Temporary Corporal 18 Nov 1951 while holding appointment of Medical Orderly. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 11 Dec 1951 and CTBA. Promoted Corporal 20 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and travelled to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from the flying boat Awatere. Applied to return to Korea but was not accepted and was discharged 28 Oct 1952. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Lower Hutt 1979 aged 52 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| MATTHEWS, Charles Ernest | 206912 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 01/09/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Wellington 10 Nov 1927. Plumber for Oliver and Son, Wellington. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Onwards flight by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned 9 Jun 1954from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 282 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 11 Aug 1954 soon after return to NZ. Living at Wellington in Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM and Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. “206912 Sapper CE (Matt/Ernie) Matthews, died Wellington on Fri 1 November 2002. His funeral took place on Wed 6 November at Kilbirnie. He served in Korea in the NZ Engr Sec, 12 Fd Sqn RE, from late 1952 to mid-1954. My driver and a good cobber. Regards.” Lieutenant George Butcher, MC. He was aged 74 years and died 8 days before his 75th birthday. |
| MATTHEWS, Gerald William | 14405 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 01/01/1970 | Born Islington, London UK, 18 Sep 1925. Employed as a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy 4 Sep 1944. Issued the Service No C/KX 724772 and granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Served in HMS Royal Arthur, Duke, Imperieuse, Pembroke, Golden Hind and Tyne. Drafted to the destroyer Troubridge on 27 Apr 1945 and possibly joined that ship in Australia. Troubridge was involved in then involved in support for the air operations on Sakishima and bombardments on Truk in Jun and in Jul joined the combined forces in attacks on Tokyo and Yokohama areas. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 4 Sep 1945. At war's end he stayed in the RN and served in the repair ship Rame Head, the Tribal-class destroyer Tartar, the light cruiser Newfoundland, a light aircraft carrier and repair ship Unicorn and the Bay-class anti-aircraft HMS Mount's Bay. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 7 Jan 1950 and to Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Jan 1951. The final ship of his RN service was the destroyer Gabbard. Released to the RN Reserve RN 31 May 1953. His RN service Medals not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London 18 May 1953 as a Stoker Mechanic an advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Black Prince and Bellona with service in Philomel between. His posting card shows he was drafted to Kaniere on 25 Oct 1954. He travelled from Auckland shortly after, but it Is not known how he joined his ship which had left NZ before he was posted to her. Served in SE Asia and in Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Mar 1955. In Philomel 7 Nov 1955–31 Mar 1957 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but he was returned to NZ from HMS Terror, Singapore on 23 Aug 1957. Back in NZ he continued to serve in Lachlan and again in Black Prince. DEE 17 May 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| MATTHEWS, Joseph Stanley | 33334 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 20/08/2053 | Born Mokai, Waikato 4 Jan 1924. Served during WWII from 1 Jan 1943 to 10 Dec 1945 in 9 Coast Regiment at North Head, Devonport. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF Japan. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 (811832) Posted to 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Attached FAP to Tokyo Battalion 9 Sep–2 Nov 1946. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jan 1947. TSFD to NZ Provost Corps on 20 Sep 1947 and was posted to 11 (NZ) Prov Coy. Marched out to Brit Com ATS Matsuyama 26 Sep–25 Oct 1947. Attached FAP BCOF Combined Detention Barracks 3 Jun–12 Jul 1948. Embarked on SS Westralia and RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Spent some time 1948 early 1949 receiving hospital treatment at Thames. Enlisted in the Regular Force 18 Mar 1949. TSFD to and served as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Guard Room 23–30 Dec 1952. Admitted 60 Fd Amb 25 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 on a Qantas flight and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 16 Dec 1953 and was re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Regular Force 10 Mar 1957. |
| MATTHEWS, Roy Lavien | 14419 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born London UK, 19 Feb 1924. Entered the Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class on 20 Apr 1942 until the end of the Present Emergency. Most of his service is recorded as being on shore bases but served in both Dinosaur 28 Sep 1942–31 Aug 1943 and Copra 1 Sep 1943–30 Jun 1946. These postings confirm that the men concerned were in the Royal Navy and assigned to Combined Operations and that they served in an unknown landing craft or similar vessels. He also served in Roseneath another shore station and was discharged 12 Sep 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. He also received 2 War Service Chevrons and a Hurt Certificate. The latter item was used a wound/injury would or possibly could cause difficulty in life outside the Navy and was often used as a basis for a War Pension. Roy Mathews re-joined the RN as a Stoker Mechanic on 6 Apr 1948 and again served in several stations including Victory and Raleigh. Served in Duke of York (battleship) 10 Sep 1949–19 May 1950 and then the base for service in MTB 5002 on 12 Sep–8 Nov 1950 and MTB 5020 9 Nov 1950–5 Feb 1951. His final ship in the RN was Rattlesnake, a minesweeper, from 8 Mar 1951–30 Apr 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 5 Mar 1952. Released from the RN 20 Jun 1953. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London 3 Sep 1953 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic the following day. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Philomel and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 18 Mar. Also served in Tamaki before being drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asia and was in Korea from mid Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he remained in this ship until discharged BNPS on 9 Dec 1954 with 30 days invaliding leave. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MATTHEWS, Samuel Bruce (Bruce) | 203161 | 2nd Lieutenant | Attached 3 RAR | NZ Regt | 23/12/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland 22 Dec 1929. Bricklaying contractor, Papakura. 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Bn the Auckland Regt (Countess of Ranfurly's Own). Attested 11 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 27 Dec 1952. Went direct to 1 Australian Reinforcement Holding Unit (RHU). Posted from 1 Aust RHU to A Coy, 3 RAR and entered Korea 15 Jan 1953. Seconded from NZ Army to 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant, 1 Sep 1953. Wounded (multiple shot wounds thigh and arms) while on patrol in the early hours of ANZAC Day 1953 while on a week's attachment to Durham Light Infantry. Bruce noted the lack of communications equipment for patrols in 1 DLI and the lack of an ability to call for artillery support. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Ambulance. Returned to 3 RAR six weeks later. Only Territorial out of six officers and two NCOs to be attached /seconded to 3 RAR. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas 338 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1954 and re-posted to 1 AUCK in rank of Lieutenant. Territorial Force 1950–66, 1968–69. Major in Territorial Force RNZIR. MBE NY Hons 1968, ED Feb 1966. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Raeburn Rest Home & Hospital, Cambridge, 14 Aug 2016 aged 86 years. |
| MATTHEWS, Trevor Robert (Spider) | 301451 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 22/04/2054 | Born Dargaville on 7 Dec 1930. Farmer from Dargaville. Enlisted in Kayforce on 17 Apr 1951. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 30 Jul 1952. Entered Korea after a three day trip from Japan on 10 Aug 1952 and was posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 but lost that rank on 27 Mar 1953. Embarked Kure on 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney deplaning Auckland 22 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 269 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Fd Regt, RNZA). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2047 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Dargaville but was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. He gave a photo, published in K Force Despatches of May 2004, which shows a group of 163 Bty drivers Gunner Smith, McGee, McLean, L Maney, himself and Gunner Fredrickson. Died Onehunga 20 Dec 2003, aged 73 years. |
| MATTINGLY, George Raymond | 924395 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Dunedin on 4 Aug 1934. Employed as a labourer for McSkimming Ltd, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 10 Oct 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on arrival in Japan 24 Feb 1956, then to NZ Base the next day, then back to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on 26 Feb. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Mar 1956. RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings for discharge deplaning at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 123 days. Discharged 6 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Enlisted in RNZN but was discharged from Ship's Books 6 Apr 1958 (RUN). Died 9 Jan 2000 Auckland Public Hospital aged 65. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MAWHINNEY, Leonard Alfred (Leo) | 203136 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/10/2052 | Born Kaitaia 26 Jan 1923. Shop Assistant in Auckland. Attested 1 Jul 1941 and entered camp 1 Aug 1942 with Service No 445810. Was stationed at Bombay, Kamo and Whangarei before overseas service. Embarked for Middle East 31 Mar 1944 in 11th Reinforcements. Entered Egypt ex HMT 83 on 3 May 1944. Attached to Sigs School for course. Embarked as a Gunner at Port Said for Italy 26 Jul 1944. Served variously in 32 NZ Fd Regt, 5 Fd Regt and in 6 Fd Regt NZA. Embarked Taranto 11 Feb 1946 on Hospital Ship Maunganui as a patient and disembarked Wellington 20 Mar 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Became a carpenter through the Rehab Department. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Attended Officer Cadet Training Unit at Trentham, commissioned and promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 13 Nov 1950. Embarked KMB 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 with 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ 26 Feb 1951 and disembarked from MV Wanganella at Wellington. Posted to instructor duties for Reinforcements at School of Artillery and at Papakura. Promoted Lieutenant 13 Nov 1951 and then promoted Acting Captain 31 Jan 1952. OC 3rd Reinforcements draft. Embarked on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney and return to Korea. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Led the parade of 137 men of 3rd Reinforcements in Sydney. (Note that this list has 132 men of 3rd Reinforcements, Acting Captain Mawhinney and three others were in earlier embarkations.) Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 3 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Re-entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, 15 Apr 1952. Reverts to Lieutenant on ceasing to hold appointment of OC 3rd Reinforcements. A man with a tremendous and likable personality. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 29 Sep 1952 for RTNZ to attend Regular Force Officer Intake. Attended course but did not qualify. Deplaned Wellington 2 Oct 1952 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas 325 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 18 Dec 1952 and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List. Died Auckland 8 Jun 1976 aged 53 years. |
| MAWSON, John Webster | 205087 | Lieutenant | HQ 1 Comwel Div | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 09/07/2055 | Born Wellington 20 Jun 1929, educated at Scots College Wellington and Victoria University. Regular Force officer. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 7 Jan 1954. Temporary Captain while employed as G3 Intelligence, 1 Commonwealth Divisional HQ, 13 Mar 1954. Also served with 5 Royal Tank Regt. Emplaned Qantas at Iwakuni for return to Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland NZ 9 Jul 1955. Served overseas one year 192 days. SOS Emergency Force and re-posted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Lieutenant, 27 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Adjutant 1 Armoured Car Regt, NZ Scottish. Troop Leader and later 2i/c 1st The King's Dragoon Guards (British Army) in Malaya, in the rank of Captain from 1957 to Mid–1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. An Dec 1959 went to the British Army Staff College, Camberley for a 12-month course. In Jan 1961 promoted Major and appointed DAA QMG NZ Army Liaison Staff in London. Equerry to HM the Queen during her visit in 1962 and was appointed MVO (1963) [ (later graded LVO)]. Seconded to RNZIR (Poananga’s Bn) and was OC Support Coy in 1966 which included service in Borneo. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Also served in South Vietnam, deplaning Vung Tau 8 May 1967 and appointed DAAG (Operations) at 1 Australian Logistic Support Group, Vung Tau. Departed South Vietnam 27 Nov 1967. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Dec 1968 moved to NZ Defence Staff, Washington, as the Senior Equipment Officer in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Coming back to NZ he was appointed CO Papakura Camp. Feb 1974 promoted Colonel and posted to Army General Staff, Wellington. Jan 1976 Appointed Deputy Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Support/ Maintenance) at Wellington. Gained BA (Hons) 17 Jun 1977. Nov 1979 promoted Brigadier and appointed Head of Staff, Defence Liaison Staff, Canberra. Appointed CBE 1982. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. Retired as Brigadier, 21 Jun 1984. Attended Parade '98. Living at Wellington in 1998. Colonel Commandant RNZAC 1 Apr 1986–1 Apr 1994. Died Paengaroa, near Tauranga 5 Apr 2001 while a passenger in a vehicle accident. Funeral service at St Mary's Anglican Church, Karori, 11 Apr 2001 followed by private cremation. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZ GSM (V) and PJM. |
| MAXWELL, Edward Harden Lyndale | 30064 | Lieutenant Colonel | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2055 | 02/07/2056 | Born Christchurch 28 Jul 1917. Permanent Force/Regular Force Officer 1939–66. Served in 6 Fd Regt, 2 NZEF 1942–46. Troop Commander Feb Dec 1943 and Bty Commander Jun Dec 1944. (Wounded 6 Apr 1943, Military Cross 1945). Brigade Major 2 Div Arty Jul–Sep 1945. TSFD to 2 NZEF Jayforce and embarked Naples 25 Jan 1946 and appointed the Brigade Major 2 NZEF, Japan Sep 1945-Jun 1946. Captain at the School of Artillery in Waiouru 1946 and attended the Long Gunnery course at Larkhill in the UK in 1947. On RTNZ was posted to Army HQ, appointed GSO2 Artillery and promoted Temporary Major 27 Jun 1949. Promoted Lieutenant Col, 14 Apr 1955. OBE (Mil) 1966. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland 21 Apr 1955 for passage to Japan. Entered Korea 3 May 1955. Assumed appointment of Commander Kayforce 1 May 1955–20 Jun 1956. SOS the Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, in the rank of Major, 6 Aug 1956. ADC to the Governor General Sep 1958 but then posted to the NZ Defence Liaison Staff, London for three years from Dec 1958. Appointed Military Secretary, Army Headquarters 12 Mar 1962. Retired 8 Jun 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Wellington 5 Jan 1983. |
| MAXWELL, Ian Ronald | 208178 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Invercargill 13 Jan 1929. Served in RNZAOC Apr 1949 to 9 Nov 1950, nearly all service in Burnham Camp. Discharged at own request. Sawmill hand, Southland sawmilling Co, Chaslands, Invercargill. Enlisted 16 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan, entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted Norwegian MASH 24 Dec 1951 and was discharged the following day. (He probably enjoyed a Norwegian Christmas). Accidentally injured and admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 10–18 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Aug 1953. Hospitalised with malaria after returning to NZ. Living in Invercargill in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 14 Apr 2001 aged 72 years. |
| MAXWELL, Paul Waikaraka | 15878 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whakatane, 25 Feb 1938. Entered the RNZN 24 May 1956 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Advanced to Able Seaman 8 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Nov 1958. Returned to Royalist 16 Mar 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 7 Jun 1962 and to Leading Seaman 7 Jun 1963. In Philomel 6 Apr 1964. DEE 23 May 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MAY, Arthur | 208678 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 20 Nov 1926. Electrician from Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force at Burnham Camp. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Base HQ27 May 1952. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Re-enlisted in 12th Reinforcements on 27 Oct 1953 and emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Dec 1953 and re-entered Korea 18 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1954, Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1954, Temporary Corporal 12 Jul 1954 and to Corporal 29 Oct 1954. Accidentally injured 5 Nov 1954. Was involved in a truck accident in Korea and was flown to and admitted to the US 121 Evacuation Hospital but then flown to Japan. Died in Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 21 Nov 1954 as a result of complications arising from this vehicle accident. Buried in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Also NZ Memorial Cross was issued to his mother in 1961. His father was born in Plymouth, Devon and served with NZEF in Egypt during WWI where he contracted Typhus. He returned to NZ but continued serving in Aug 1917. |
| MAY, Brian Francis (Groucho) | 15311 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Christchurch 12 Oct 1938. Employed as a shop assistant before he enlisted in RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and in Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 14 Jul 1955. First sea service was in Hawea 3 Nov 1955–9 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 10 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean and Malayan waters. His service record is sparse on detail as progression through rates show only Boy 1st Class then next Able Seaman. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957. Discharged 5 Aug 1959 BNPS with 30 days invaliding leave. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Living in Greymouth in 1996 then moved to Christchurch in 2013. |
| MAY, Frederick Michael Barry (Mike) | 568701 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Napier 11 Apr 1931. Underwent training in 5th CMT Intake. Serving TF soldier 2 Armd Regt. Driver for F.G. Smith & Co, Napier. TSFD to and attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1953. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Apr 1953. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ 25 Sep and M/I 28 Sep 1954. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned 7 Oct 1954 Iwakuni, on an RNZAF Hastings and flew via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 195 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2050 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to and address in Napier but returned to Base Records where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MAY, Rodney Burne | 206336 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 2 Oct 1928. Horse breaker for Mr L Cooper of Tangihau Sheep Station, Gisborne. Attested in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt and served from Pusan to north of Seoul before returning to a semi-static position. Attached FAP to Seoul Guard Room on escort duties 21 Apr–10 May 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 7 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2051 was sent to an address in Frankton Junction on 28 Jul 1957. Died peacefully at Mountain View Rest Home, Kawerau 11 Feb 2015 age 86 years. Buried in Kawerau Cemetery. (RotoruaDailyPost.co.nz on 13 Feb 2015.) |
| MAYES, David Gordon | 13909 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born 21 Feb 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman which was soon changed to Ordinary Telegraphist. Served briefly at Irirangi and in the Reserve Fleet before being drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Advanced to Telegraphist 24 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Irirangi 7 May 1954. Attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 10 Sep to 21 Dec 1954. Drafted to Bellona on 30 Aug 1955 and was a crew member that took this ship back to the UK and brought Royalist (further details in the Introduction) back to NZ arriving at Auckland in Dec 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 1 Jun 1956. On arrival back in NZ he was drafted to Irirangi 2 Apr 1957 to 21 Oct 1958. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Jun 1967. Returned to Royalist 3 Feb–9 Jul 1959. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Died 22 Jul 2008. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later moved to NSW, Australia. |
| MAYNARD, Ronald MacMillan | 709396 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Christchurch 9 Jun 1933. Served in 4th CMT Intake then became a TF soldier. Labourer for Fletcher Construction Co, Wellington. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. M/O NZ Base HQ and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 and M/I to his unit the same day. Had several conflicts with R&SOs during his time in Kayforce. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Sep 1954, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged to unit 24 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 7–16 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Masterton 15 Sep 1990 aged 67 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McALLEY, Eric Leonard Norburg | 206510 | ? | ? | ? | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.78 as 827552, Private, 3 Bn. Freezing works hand from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mr E.N. McAlley (father) Mokau (North Taranaki)). Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine in Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Wahine ran aground on an unmarked coral reef off Masela Island in Indonesian waters. Everyone was rescued and those who continued to Korea flew to Japan and sailed from Sasebo to Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. |
| McALLISTER, Ian Charles | 15953 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 29 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Seaman 27 Sep 1956. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Mar 1957. Drafted 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 May 1959. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. After a brief stay in Philomel was once again drafted to Royalist 3 Feb 1958–11 Jul 1959. Sent to the UK Jul 1962 to become a crewman in Otago to bring the ship to NZ. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Mar 1964 and to Leading Seaman in Philomel 1 Mar 1964. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 10 Dec 1964. DEE 28 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| McALPINE, Raymond William | 207911 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 11 Oct 1923. Employed in Dunedin as a storeman for Radiation New Zealand. Served in RNZAF for two years in the rank of Leading Aircraftman (Service No 4314333) and a further two years in the Army. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in Jayforce (Service No 617682) with 27 Machine Gun Battalion. Embarked 28 May 1946 and RTNZ on HMT Dunera arriving 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 7 Aug 1947. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington 10 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Reinforcement Training Unit Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 3 Jan 1951 and appointed Tech Storeman. Reverted to Gunner 11 Apr on ceasing to hold appointment. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Apr 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 and deplaned from the flying boat Ararangi at Wellington 23 May 1952 and was discharged on 15 Jul 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 20 Oct 1952 and re-embarked for Korea on 29 Jan 1953 for second tour. Re-entered Korea 27 Mar 1953 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on furlough 20 Jul 1954. Re-embarked for Korea on 21 Sep 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954. Re-entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni and Qantas for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 5 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged on 10 Jul 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1782 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Post & Telegraph employee before re-joining the Army. Joined Regular Force and embarked on TSS Captain Cook for service in Malaya. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Served in HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt, 1957–59 where he was employed as a Driver possibly in Transport Platoon. Awarded GSM 1918 (M) schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Posted to Southern District Transport Coy on RTNZ. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). Died 23 Aug 1989 aged 66 years. Buried Anderson’s Bay RSA cemetery Dunedin. |
| McANDIE, James Robertson | 11733 | Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Whanganui on 6 May 1929. Living at “Westward Ho” Bulls, Rural Delivery at time of entry to RNZN. Civil trade Hospital Porter. Enlisted in RNZN on 26 Jan 1948 in the rate of Probationary Electricians Mate. His first sea service was in Bellona 29 Mar 1948 to 27 Jan 1949 and advanced to Probationary Radio Electricians Mate on 1 Jul 1948. After some months ashore he was again drafted to Bellona 29 Sep 1949–2 Feb 1950. A short stay at Irirangi was followed by drafting to Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 18 Dec 1951. On 30 Jan 1952 he returned to Irirangi before being drafted to Hawea on 8 Jun 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 bound for Korean waters. During this TOD Jim was left at Hong Kong as he had been admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He re-joined his ship about a month later. Advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 18 Dec 1952. Hawea was involved in patrolling mainly along the west coast of Korea and RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. DEE 25 Jan 1954. His file shows Korean Medals issued and he sent his UN Korea Medal for naming as it appears to have been issued un-named. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Porirua 29 Aug 1973 aged 43 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McAULEY, Maurice Patrick John | 326981 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/04/2054 | 04/03/2055 | Born Kingsland, Auckland, on 16 Apr 1932. 3rd Intake CMT then a serving TF soldier. Engineer for Mr Thompson, Vogel Lane, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 and remained with the NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 18 Apr 1954 and served mainly in the Armistice area. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 NZ Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll (Compassionate). Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge (Compassionate) and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1955. Served overseas 333 days. Discharged 27 May 1955 and posted to a TF unit (1 Fd Regt, RNZA). Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. May have served in RNZEME during his TF days as there is a photo of him. Died Henderson, Auckland, 12 Aug 2022 surrounded by family. |
| McAULEY, Thomas Joseph | 204087 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Oamaru, Otago 2 Aug 1926. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 29 Jun 1951. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 12 Oct 1951 for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Masterton 11 Jul 1997 aged 70 years. |
| McAULIFFE, Patrick Noel George | 817275 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 03/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born 24 Dec 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tokoroa 1 Mar 2006 aged 75 years. |
| McAVOY, Raymond Lester | 206062 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Pongaroa 30 Apr 1925. Shepherd from Stoney Creek, Masterton. Next-o-kin Mrs M.C. Avoy, Feilding. Enlisted in the RNZAF in 1945 with the Service No 451575 as an Aircraftman 2nd Class. Served at Mechanics Bay Hobsonville as a motor-boat crew for flying boats. TSFD to the Army and embarked 30 Jul 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan (646441, Private, 2 Div Prov Coy. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 7 Oct 1947. Was a shepherd for J. Riddiford at Carterton before joining Kayforce at Linton on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA in Waiouru Camp. Promoted Lance Bombardier 1 Oct 1950, then to be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1 at Waiouru on 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Took part in some of the early gunfights in Korea. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight on 15 Jul 1952. Served overseas (Korea) one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in 2 Fd Regt, RNZA, Territorial Force 10 Feb 1955. Took his discharge in 1958. Highest rank achieved was Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Waipukurau in 2009. Died Levin 22 Aug 2013 aged 88 years. |
| McBRATNEY, William Samuel (Bill) | 207833 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Dunedin 16 Feb 1928. Enlisted in KMB at Dunedin on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Signals units from Pusan to Seoul during the hard fighting in the early stages of the Korean War. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ as a Lance Corporal by Qantas flight from Japan via Manila and Darwin to Sydney. Deplaned RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) at Wellington 7 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1952. Never regretted joining up and found that it was an experience that he will never forget and made some great friends of many of the fellows he met. Served in New Zealand 184 days and one year 180 days overseas New Zealand. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Dunedin in 2004. Died Dunedin 19 Apr 2015 aged 87 years. |
| McBRIDE, Blair Gillies | 972328 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Balclutha on 13 Sep 1935. Employed as a Stone Mason before joining the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Philomel and Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Jun 1955. Nominated for Radar Plotter 3rd Class Course (Radar Plotter Class 3 Course) in Australia. From Black Prince to Philomel 22 Aug 1956. Sent to HMAS Watson 23 Aug–12 Nov 1956. Completed course and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Final sea service in in HMNZS Rotoiti. DEE 27 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM. NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Gosford Hospital, NSW, Australia, 1 Mar 2009. |
| McBRIDE, Thomas Patrick | 208508 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 11/12/2052 | Born Hokitika 20 Feb 1921 and came from Rotomanu. Biscuit factory machinist for Aulsebrooks & Co Christchurch. Enlisted in the NZ Army 29 May 1942 (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, then Light Armd Fighting Vehs) but TSFD to RNZAF 4 Dec 1942. Served at Whenuapai, New Plymouth, Harewood, Rongotai, Rotorua and Hamilton. Embarked 15 Jan 1944 for training as a wireless operator and air gunner in Canada. Promoted Sergeant 6 Oct 1944 and RTNZ 1 Jan 1945. Embarked for Fiji 20 Jan 1945 and was posted to 6 Sqn, RNZAF (Catalinas). Promoted Flight Sergeant 6 Apr 1945. RTNZ 15 Jul 1945. Embarked 29 Jul 1945 for service in 5 Sqn (Catalinas) operating between Espiritu Santo and the Admiralty Islands. RTNZ 9 Sep 1945. Discharged 17 Nov 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal which were received in Feb 1952. Attested in Kayforce 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea on 10 May 1952, was posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn on the same day. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8 Sep 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Nov 1952 and medically re-boarded. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Dec 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 11 Dec 1952 and admitted Wellington Public Hospital on arrival. Served overseas for Korean deployment 223 days. Remained under treatment for some time. SOS Kayforce 10 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCALL, Alan Creswell | 207690 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 13 Feb 1926. Previous service in RNZAF (444368). Served in the RNZAF Works Unit on Green Island; Jacques Bay, New Britain; and Bougainville. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Fox Troop 163 Bty for the duration of his tour from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Bombardier during tour to Korea. Played lock in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Awatere) ex Sydney. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Living in Christchurch and was a valued member of the Canterbury Korea Veterans Association. Died Christchurch 2 Sep 2009 aged 83. Brother of Ronald William McCall q.v. |
| McCALL, Harold James | 203549 | Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan (281463, Private, 2 Div Prov Coy. Farm hand from Amodeo Bay, Coromandel. Next-of-kin Mrs F.H. McCall (mother) Amodeo Bay Coromandel.) Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver Mechanic. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.4) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 10 Jan 2005 aged 78 years. |
| McCALL, Hugh Bower | 207864 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2056 | Born 14 Dec 1926. Bulldozer driver and dragline operator for Southland Catchment Board. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon, RNZASC. Admitted to Brit Com General Hosp (Kure Japan) 10–19 Jul 1951. Attached FAP BCFK Field Punishment Centre Pusan 24 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed FPC Guard at Pusan. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Provost Corps (Military Police) and remains attached FAP to FPC Pusan 7 Aug 1952. Admitted Swedish Hosp 29 Oct–5 Nov 1952. Ceased to be attached to BCFK FPC and attached Brit Com Base Provost Coy 14 May 1953. Promoted Corporal 11 Sep 1953. Granted a six-month extension of service in Korea WEF 31 Dec 1954. Granted 28 days leave in Japan 13 Dec 1954–9 Jan 1955. Attached Brit Com Div Indep Prov Coy 27 May 1955 then to NZ Base HQ 18 Jul 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Sep 1955 then attached Brit Com Sub Area South as part of Burial Party. Granted a further 12-month extension of service 30 Jul 1955. Ceased to be attached Brit Com Sub Area South and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Oct 1955. M/I NZ Component BCFK and served in NZ Tpt Platoon 15 May 1956. Emplaned on BOAC aircraft at Haneda Airport on 3 Jun 1956 for leave in Hong Kong. After 28 days leave he reported to RAF Embarkation HQ, Kowloon, Hong Kong, boarded a Qantas flight to Sydney departing 3 Jul and RTNZ 9 Jul 1956 deplaning from Teal flight at Christchurch. Served overseas five years 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1957. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Waimate, at the South Canterbury Hospice, 10 Jan 2005 aged 79 years. |
| McCALL, Ronald William | 208224 | Driver | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Christchurch 24 Jan 1929. Furniture maker in Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 10 Jan 1952, entered Korea 12 Jan 1952 and M/I to his unit 15 Jan 1952. At NZRTU 12 Feb 1952. M/O from NZRTU 6 Apr 1952 and was again posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Aug 1952 and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. Admitted to Swedish Hospital 29 Oct 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953 Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Enlisted 22 Jun 1964 in the RF. Later Staff Sergeant, posted to Canterbury Army Area, Christchurch, 1 Aug 1970. Still at unit in Nov 1975. Discharged 14 Jun 1978 having completed 14 years RF service in the RNZE. Nil overseas service during this engagement. Died Christchurch 4 May 2013 aged 84. Brother of Alan Creswell McCall q.v. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCANN, Raymond Trevor | 34991 | Lance Corporal | Attached 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 01/07/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Previous service in 2 NZEF (His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9, p.241 as 432897, Gunner, Inf Reinforcements. Farm Labourer from Awanui North. Next-of-Kin Mrs V. McCann (mother) Awanui North. (1st embarkation between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942.) His 2nd embarkation is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15 p.86 for 2 NZEF possibly as a reinforcement Italy but as war in Europe closed became a member of 5 Brigade thar sailed from Italy to Japan. TERNZ at an unknown date. Came from Waiharara, Northland. Enlisted in the Regular Force and was posted as Vehicle Mechanic, RNZEME to Kayforce, 7th Reinforcements, Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1953 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop and on TOD to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served in Korea one year 69 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Oct 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| McCARTHY, John Leonard | 645124 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Foxton 17 Sep 1933. Textile worker at NZ Textile Coy, Foxton. Member of 2 Coy RNZASC before he enlisted in Kayforce at Wellington on 5 May 1954. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 at Whenuapai on an RNZAF Hastings for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit (HQ NZ Div at Linton). Enlisted in the Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 and was posted to 1 NZ Regt as a Private. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on HMT Captain Cook at Wellington bound for Singapore where he disembarked on 15 Dec 1957 and M/I Nee Soon Camp. M/O Nee Soon Camp 31 Dec 1957 for the Field Training Centre Kota Tinggi. M/I Nyassa Camp 27 Feb 1958. Served in HQ Coy. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ and disembarked from HMT Captain Cook at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Discharged from the Regular Force 10 Mar 1960. Living at Foxton in 2002. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDEFSM and PJM. Living in Perth, Western Australia circa 2009. He dropped his medals after dawn service in 2012 and the discs of the NZGSM (K) and PJM broke from their suspenders. These were replaced by NZDF. |
| McCARTHY, Raymond Jack | 204439 | Craftsman | NZRTU | RNZEME | 01/09/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born 1 Nov 1925. Came from Devonport. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Embarked Sasebo 5 Sep 1952 for travel to Korea and disembarked Pusan 7 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU but unit not known at this point. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Jun 1954. Discharged 7 Feb 1955. Next-of-kin Mrs M. McCarthy (mother) Apia, Samoa. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 1989. |
| McCARTHY, Victor William | 14820 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Napier 2 Aug 1939. Was a Labourer before he entered the RNZN on 28 May 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was granted to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class on 12 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona 14 May 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Jul 1955. Served in Philomel 21 Sep 1955–3 Feb 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 4 Feb 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman 4 Sep 1956. RTNZ and then served in Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged on 9 Jul 1958 BNPS with 30 days Invaliding Leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| McCAULEY, John Robert | 203608 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born 20 Feb 1928. May have served during WWII, 2 NZEF 1941–44. Not verified yet. Enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1950 after training, mainly in Waiouru camp he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was appointed a Technical Assistant, Field Regiment. Pictured as Bombardier in the Auckland Weekly News 16 May1951 having a meal in comparative comfort in the field. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1792 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Died Beach Haven, Auckland, 8 Feb 2007 aged 78 years. (NZ Herald, 9 Feb 2007). |
| McCAY, Samuel John Daniel | 5013 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hawera 18 Jan 1923. Employed as a Stock Clerk before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 28 May 1942 as a Probationary Writer. He trained in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Leander in Mar 1943–14 Apr 1944. Drafted to Achilles 19 Apr 1944–12 Apr 1945. Served in Philomel 13 Apr–30 Jul 1954. Drafted to Cook 1 Jul 1945–7 Jul 1946. Advanced to Leading Writer (Temporary) on 1 Jul 1945. Discharged 7 Jul 1946 engagement expired. His WWII Service medals are not known, but may include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN from shore in Philomel on 4 May 1950 as Writer and advanced to Leading Writer the next day. Served in Philomel to 28 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. He RTNZ on 27 Jul 1951 possibly for medical reasons and was drafted to Philomel until discharged BNPS. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal about late 1953 early1954. Later entitled to NZSOM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McCLATCHEY, Ronald James | 710056 | Shipwright 3rd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 4 Jun 1931. Entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1953 as an Acting Shipwright Artificer 4th Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Served in Black Prince and Tamaki advancing to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 21 Sep 1956. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Shipwright Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in Black Prince, Philomel, Kaniere, Endeavour and Philomel where he advanced to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class on 21 Sep 1960. He again served in Royalist and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. He later served in Rotoiti, HMS Mull of Kintyre (minesweeper maintenance ship) 27 Mar–14 Oct 1965 most likely in Singapore where she was stationed. He was a member of the Naval Support Party, Kuching, Sarawak, 14 Jun–12 Aug 1965. He then served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Philomel, Otago, Waikato and in COMAUCK. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 21 Sep 1968. Discharged to RA 20 Sep 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ Naval LS&GC Medal and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| McCLEARY, Talbot James | 206364 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | May have been born in Australia. Previous service in the Australian Army. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Noting his sister as his NOK living in Vaucluse, NSW, Australia. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Swerved in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt D Troop. Promoted to Staff Sergeant and emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Discharged 28 Jul 1952. Returned to Feilding where his mother resided. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 13 Apr 1954 and re-embarked for Korea 2 Jun 1954. RTNZ 20 Nov 1954 and was discharged 7 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Australian medallic awards not known. |
| McCLELLAND, Graham Aubrey | 206180 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 13/03/2052 | Born Wellington 5 May 1927. Also served in RNZAF 1946–48. Carpenter employed by Templeton & Sons, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Oct 1954 before he left NZ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Feb 1951. Discharged 6 Mar 1951 direct to unit and remained with RNZE det at Kure. M/I NZ Base HQ from NZ Det Kure 14 Mar 1951. There is little info to say how Graham was employed in Korea. Had a number of misdemeanours which effected his pay and freedom. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 13 Aug 1951. Was kicked in the back 1949 while playing football. This caused further trouble in Korea. Admitted to Norwegian MASH for X-ray and admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 8 Feb 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. TSFD to the NZ Roll for Medical Reasons on 27 Feb 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Mar 1953 as a stretcher patient for RTNZ via Aust Mil Forces Repat Gen Hosp, Concord (Sydney) Australia. Completed journey to NZ as walking patient and deplaned Auckland 13 Mar 1952 from Teal flight. Served overseas one year 95 days. Admitted Wellington Public Hosp 14 May 1952 for further treatment. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Lower Hutt. Enlisted in the 1 Wellington Regt (Territorial Force) 7 Mar 1960. Served mainly in Support Company and was promoted through to Staff Sergeant. His last appointment in the unit was CQMS. Living in Upper Hutt in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Perth, West Australia in Nov 2000. Died Perth, Western Australia, 25 Jun 2007 aged 80 years. Entitled to NZDSM with clasps ‘Regular’ and ‘Territorial’. |
| McCLINTOCK, Patrick | 211349 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Whanganui 23 May 1929. Butcher for Guyton Meat Co, Whanganui. Attested in Kayforce at Whanganui on 3 Feb 1954. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Had difficulty adhering to military discipline. Entered Korea 28 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Jun 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Admitted 121 US Evacuation Hospital 16–23 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland from a Teal flight from Sydney on 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year one day. Discharged 13 Jul 1955. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1794 sent to a Whanganui address on 15 Jun 1957. Died Whanganui, 22 Jul 1995 aged 66 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| McCLUNG, Owen Stanley | 204149 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Waihi 10 Dec 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni and then by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy advanced to Temporary Lance Corporal, to Lance Corporal Temporary Corporal and to Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953, for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Waihi 9 Sep 1992 aged 64 years. Buried Waihi Cemetery in the RSA New Lawn Plot. |
| McCLYMONT, Graham Louisson | 207867 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/08/2051 | Born Blenheim 26 Sep 1929. Clerk employed by Levin & Co, Blenheim. Enlisted in KMB at Blenheim on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham and Waiouru Military Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in RHQ and in 161 Bty. Initially served from Pusan to further north. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Aug 1951 for RTNZ and discharge on compassionate grounds (father seriously ill) deplaning Auckland 25 Aug 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Blenheim in Jul 1954. Served overseas 258 days. Discharged 27 Sep 1951. Died Christchurch 12 Jul 1988. His original medals were lost and were unable to be replaced by NZ Defence Force after his death. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McCOMB, Thomas Carlin | 203787 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Whangarei 29 Dec 1924., Previous service in both Army (Service No 446334) and RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No.10187. SOS the Territorial Force and TSFD to the RNZN 1 Sep 1944 and served until 31 Mar 1946. Truck driver for Leo Pethybridge, Ngongotaha Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce 30 Aug 1950. Was selected as a member of the advance party. Embarked on the freighter Ganges at Wellington 25 Nov 1950 and was photographed on board as a member of Advance Party No.2. MV Ganges contained several light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served in 161 Bty as a Driver Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 252 days. Discharged 27 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Railway Road Services on return to NZ. Applied to join Regular Force in 1963 but did not proceed. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCOMISH, Harry Brian | 675457 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Wellington 24 Jun 1933. Driver for Standard Motor Bodies, Wellington. Served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt and 2 Inf Bde before Korea. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Selected for stocktaking project in BOD Japan. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. During Feb 1955 he was admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Jan–2 Feb 1955; 3 Cd Fd Amb 2–9 Feb 1955 and again to Brit Com Gen Hosp 16–23 Feb 1955. Committed several misdemeanours during his time in Kayforce including interesting himself in the sale of war materials. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to HQ 1 Comwel Div 30 May and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1955. M/O to Brit Com Sub Area (South) for burial party. CTBA Brit Com Sub Area (South) 27 Oct 1955. Granted 10 days R&R Leave 31 Oct–9 Nov 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 18–20 Jan 1956, 13–17 Mar 1956 and again 19–23 Mar 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Apr 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Reinforcements Base Depot for Regimental Provost escort duties 2–15 May 1956. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZ Component Brit Com Force Korea and remained on the NZ Roll 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 13 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit (Wellington Regt). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1797 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Khandallah, Wellington. Died peacefully at Brittany House, Hastings, 8 Sep 2021 aged 88 years. |
| McCONACHIE, Bertie | 37315 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 19/02/2056 | 08/05/2056 | Born Bushmills, Northern Ireland 6 Apr 1928. Served as Fusilier 1903422 in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, British Army 17 Oct 1946–31 Oct 1952. Understood he served in Malaya and Korea. Came to NZ and attested 26 Jul 1955 in the Regular Force. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 24 Feb 1956. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on deplanement in Japan and then M/O to NZ Base HQ 25 Feb 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 28 Feb 1956. Returned to NZ Base HQ, CTBA to Brit Com BOD and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Apr 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1956. Served overseas 80 days. SOS Kayforce 16 May 1956 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Died Papatoetoe 11 Nov 1984 aged 56 years. |
| McCONACHIE, Walter Douglas (Doug) | 646041 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Bulls, Manawatu 3 May 1931. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in 9th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 and on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Travelled by air to and from Korea. Doug has stated simply that he served north of Seoul. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living at Palmerston North, in Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died at home in Palmerston North 23 Sep 2012 aged 81 years. Buried Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| McCONACHY, George Alexander | 208956 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAMC | 30/12/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Timaru 29 Nov 1918. Attested 15 Feb 1940 and entered Burnham Camp 19 Feb 1940, Embarked 1 May 1940 and disembarked England 16 Jun 1940. Served in 29 Composite Bn. Embarked for Egypt 5 Jan 1941 and disembarked 5 Mar 1941. M/O to 23 Bn 8 May 1941. Embarked Egypt 25 Mar 1941 to join Lustre Force in Greece. Reported Missing 18 May 1941. Safe in Egypt 10 Jun 1941. His WWII record is not good, several times a resident at the NZ Field Punishment Centre. Embarked Tewfik 8 Jan 1944 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 10 Feb 1944. SOS 2 NZEF 9 May 1944 and was discharged. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Labourer for P.W.D. Mangakino. Attested in Kayforce 7 Aug 1953. Posted to RNZAMC at Burnham 22 Sep 1953. M/O from Burnham 50 to travel to emplanement 6pm 29 Dec 1953 (overnight ferry Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan to deplane Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 6 Jan 1954. M/O to NZRTU 6 May 1954. Posted back to 16 Fd Regt 8 May 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1954 and to Lance Corporal 23 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Committed two misdemeanours while on board this ship. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 7) ex Brisbane. Served overseas 330 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and is entitled to NZDSM. |
| McCONE, Alfred (Alf) | 923551 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Timaru 26 Mar 1931. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll about 16 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Living at Mosgiel in 2004. Died Mosgiel 8 Oct 2013 aged 82 years. |
| McCONE, Allan David | 914336 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 27 Sep 1931. Pottery worker McSkimming & Son, Pottery Works Benhar, South Otago. Served in 7th CMT intake and then a serving TF soldier. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun. Entered Korea 14 Jun and M/I to this unit 15 Jun 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8 Aug 1953 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to unit 16 Aug 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 22 Nov 1954 RMA Arahia (Flight 5) from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 172 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied to join NZ SAS Sqn 31 Mar 1955 but no further action followed. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 9 Dec 2000 aged 69 years. |
| McCONE, Desmond Thomas | 208903 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Oamaru 27 Nov 1927. Market Gardener for Mr N. McCone, Christchurch (his father). Attested 7 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. M/O from Burnham for emplanement and travelled from Lyttelton to Wellington by overnight ferry. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight for Japan and travelled to Korea by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 10 Aug 1953. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Jun 1954 and discharged to unit 4 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 5 Jul 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Jul 1954 and discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit to unit 13 Jul 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb (again) 12–18 Aug 1954 and posted to unit. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings flight (Flight 1) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 115 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 11 Aug 1979 aged 52 years. |
| McCONNELL, Ian Alexander | 13145 | Stoker | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/03/2051 | Born Timaru on 29 Jan 1932. Employed as a tractor driver before he entered the RNZN on 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Tutira on 16 May 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 29 Sep 1950. RTNZ on 20 May 1951. He then served in Philomel, Bellona, Philomel again where he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 21 Jan 1953. Served in Lachlan and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 21 Jan 1954. Also served in Black Prince, then Hawea where he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Did not return to Korea in Hawea. Served briefly in Bellona then Black Prince. DEE 28 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later lived in Tokoroa. |
| McCONNELL, William John Hunter | 204476 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/09/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Cranford, County Donegal, Ireland 19 Apr 1927. Previous service in Royal Navy as a steward for three years. Came to NZ from the UK and was working in Greymouth. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp 14 May 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Awarded 14 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks 12–24 Oct 1953 and released to his unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 19 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Wellington 19 May 1954. Served overseas one year 254 days. Discharged 22 Jul 1954. Next-of-kin Mr Frank McConnell (father), Cranford, County Donegal, Ireland (mother Rebecca McConnell). Died Peacehaven Village, Invercargill 23 Dec 2009 aged 81 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His medals were sent to him but were returned to Base Records, unclaimed. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died Peacehaven Village, Invercargill 23 Dec 2009 Aged 81 years. |
| McCOOK, Robert Alexander | 204349 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/07/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Came from Oamaru. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt circa 18 Jul 1952. Embarked Sasebo 17 Jul 1952 for travel to Korea and disembarked Pusan 20 Jul 1952. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Next-of-kin Mrs M. McCook (mother), Newmarket, Brisbane, Australia. May have gone to Australia. |
| McCORKINDALE, George Gabriel | 208954 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 27 Jul 1928. Taxi driver in Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 30 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 26 Feb–15 Mar 1954 and was discharged to unit. Attached FAP 10 NZ Tpt Coy for Duties and Maint course returned to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 19 Jul TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 10 Aug 1954 to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Aug 1954. Highest rank achieved Lance Bombardier. M/O to Pusan to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Lower Hutt, Wellington 27 Nov 1984 aged 56 years. |
| McCORKINDALE, Malcolm | 204659 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Ruatoki 25 Apr 1930. Driver for B. Tunnicliffe Timber Co, Te Teko, Bay of Plenty. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by air. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Aug and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Aug 1953. Served in 162 Bty HQ. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll for Compassionate RTNZ 20 Jun 1954 Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas 329 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane, 25 Feb 2011 aged 81 years. |
| McCORMACK, Peter Michael | 14266 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 18 Mar 1937. Enlisted in the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. Like all recruits he underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 4 Dec 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Mar 1953–20 Sep 1954. RUN while serving in Black Prince but surrendered on board dressed in uniform. Serving in Philomel on 21 Sep 1954 when he advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Jan 1955–28 Nov 1955. Was in Philomel on 29 Nov 1955 and advanced to Able Seaman 18 Dec 1955. Drafted to Royalist 6 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ drafted to Black Prince which was now in the Reserve Fleet 18 Sep 1958–4 Jan 1960. Served in Rotoiti 5 Jan 1960–3 Apr 1961. Later served in Royalist again 2 Apr 1962–31 Jan 1963. His service was completed 1 Feb 1963 and was DEE 17 Mar 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. He may have also received NZDSM and PJM. Died 23 Jul 1994. |
| McCORMICK, Brian Alfred | 458994 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Hamilton 25 Apr 1931. Painter and paper hanger for P.J Ansell, Hamilton. Trainee in 5th CMT intake from Mar 1952 to 27 Jul 1954 when he was TSFD to Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Whenuapai and travelled to Korea via Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 2 Nov 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the following day. May have remained in the Armistice Area for most of his service. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 17 Apr 1956 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 18 Apr 1956 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane and deplaned Whenuapai on 8 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1805 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Whakatane. Served overseas one year 196 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Discharged 27 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit (4 Medium Regt, RNZA). |
| McCORMICK, Brian Rex | 13446 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Opunake 1 Sep 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN on 22 Sep 1950 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. After initial training he was drafted to Taupo on 27 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland bound for Korea two-days later. Served on both west and east coasts of Korea. Found it a problem to keep warm during the Korean winter. Advanced to Stores Assistant on 22 Apr 1951 which appears to have been backdated to before he boarded the ship. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince on 1 Apr 1954 to 23 Jan 1955. Was sent to the UK and held on the books of Maori where he was part of the commissioning crew for HMNZS Endeavour and served in that ship in the Antarctic during the International Geographic Year. He was fortunate (a bonus) to have been able to fly to the South Pole while in that location. DEE 21 Sep 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also issued NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 24 Dec 2011 aged 81 years. |
| McCORMICK, Donald Joseph | 208225 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 7 Sep 1922. Foundry worker. Enlisted in 2 NZEF but was underage and was discharged to the Territorial Force (1 Bn Canterbury Regt) on 15 Aug 1940. Enlisted in the RNZAF (Service No 404741) 22 Nov 1940 and underwent training at Wigram, Blenheim, No.7 G.R. Sqn, Waipapakauri and Whenuapai. Proceeded overseas to the Pacific theatre 5 Oct 1943. RTNZ 16 Sep 1944 with rank of Corporal and had been employed as an armourer at No.10 Base Maintenance Unit and at Base Depot Workshop while overseas. On RTNZ served at New Plymouth and then at Nelson. Discharged from RNZAF 23 Aug 1945. Firewood dealer Christchurch before enlisting in Kayforce Expansion Force at Christchurch on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked on TSS Wahine on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Left NZ as a Driver and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal at sea on 2 Aug 1951. Flew from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan disembarking 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of 2i/c ‘C’ Pl 8 Oct 1951. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Dressing Station 24 Jul 1952 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 28 Jul. Posted to NZ Reinf Training Unit 18 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Feb 1952 but was admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 27 Feb 1953 and was again TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. On discharge from hospital he remained at NZ Base HQ. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Served overseas on the first tour for two years 20 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued in 1956. Living in Japan with his wife when he re-enlisted in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1954. Was granted the rank of Corporal and was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Apr 1954 and re-entered Korea 28 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 12 Jul 1954 and to Sergt 1 Apr 1955. The second tour with Kayforce was two years 84 days giving a total of four years 194 days service in Korea. RTNZ with his wife and child and disembarked from MV Wanganella 15 May 1956 and was discharged on 24 Jul 1956. This caused NZ Army some problems until someone found a precedence dating from WWII for a married civilian to enter the NZ Army outside of NZ and bring his wife and family back to New Zealand. It was also agreed that his was a special Case. Enlisted in the Regular Force on 25 Jul 1956 and was appointed Temporary Sergeant in the Burnham Transport Section. Became Tpt Sergeant Clerk in B Platoon Sep 1959. Discharged 9 May 1962. Later awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal for his WWII service and NZOSM NZGSM (K) and the KWSM. Died Christchurch, 18 Aug 2006 aged 84 years. |
| McCORMICK, Thomas Francis | 206350 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Hamilton 14 Jun 1946. Previous service in BCOF Japan (Jayforce), Japan. (655750, Private, Infantry Corps. Upholsterer from Hastings. Next-of-kin Mrs J.F. McCormick (mother) Frankton Junction.) Sailed from Lyttelton 31 Jul 1946 and entered Japan 19 Aug 1946. Attached FAP Holiday Hotel Beppa 26 Jan–15 Jul 1947. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and discharged 29 Sep 1947. Upholsterer at Gisborne prior to attesting 9 Sep 1950 in Kayforce. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950 while in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 1 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty but his role in the Bty is not known. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight in New Zealand 4 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jul 1952. Died Whakatane 1 Sep 1972 aged 46 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCOY, John Anthony | 970729 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Nightcaps, Otago 6 Apr 1930. Driver for S & J McRae, Carriers, Nightcaps. Attested 29 Jun 1952 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew by Qantas from Sydney to Japan via Port Moresby and Manila to deplane Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953. Accidentally injured 6 Mar 1954 Admitted 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 24 May 1954 to NZ Base HQ, to NZRTU and then posted back to 16 Fd Regt 22 Aug 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, 20 Nov 1954 from Teal DC6 aircraft RMA Arahia (Flight 5) ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea 356 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McCREADY, Joseph Alexander | 206963 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 20/05/2053 | Born Greenock, Scotland, 8 Jun 1916. Enlisted Queen’s own Cameron Highlanders 5 Nov 1934, Embodied for service 2 Sep 1939. Discharged (War Sub Sergt) on appointment to a commission 25 Apr 1941. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant the King’s Regt 26 Apr 1941, TSFD to the Royal Artillery 2nd Lieutenant and retained seniority 1 Aug 1942. Promoted War substantive Lieutenant 1 Oct 1942. Appointed Temporary Captain 4 Nov 1943 and released from British Army 18 Oct 1946. War service awarded MID London Gazette (Supplement) 22 Mar 1945, Awarded Efficiency Medal (Territorial) (London Gazette (Supplement), 23 Jan 1947); Appointed Chevalier of the Order of Leopold II with Palm, Croix de guerre 1940 with Palm (Belgian) (London Gazette (Supplement) 16 Jan 1947). His Royal Artillery emergency commission was cancelled on 15 Apr 1952 the date he was appointed to Kayforce. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 as Lieutenant on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 3 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Jun 1952. Temporary Captain while employed as a Troop Commander 5 Jun 1952. Promoted Capt, 5 Sep 1952. Battle Casualty 14 Feb 1953 and admitted 8055 MASH. Wounded same day as Gunner Benison. Mortar wounds to his arms and legs and was placed on the seriously ill list. TSFD to NZ Roll for medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 May 1953. Deplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 357 days. Applied for regular commission but this did not proceed. Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with the rank of Captain, 20 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McCREADY, Lawrence Bryan Keith (Laurie) | 203679 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/10/2052 | Born Kawakawa 21 Apr 1927. Plasterer from Kaikohe. Served in BCOF, Japan. (812802, Gunner, NZA. Next-of-kin Mr R. McCready Kerikeri central). Driver for Waikato Times, Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Gun Number in 163 Bty. On TOD to Tokyo 4–9 Nov 1951 then returned to his battery. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Mar 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun, then to Temporary Bombardier 4 Jun and appointed Duty NCO. He was then promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Aug 1952 and appointed Sqn Quartermaster Sergeant. Accidentally injured 17 Aug 1952, GSW to left leg, fractured tibia, while cleaning pistol. Reverted to Bombardier 15 Sep 1952 on ceasing to hold appointment of Sqn Quartermaster Sergeant. Medically downgraded 3 Oct 1952, emplaned Iwakuni 11 Oct 1952 for RTNZ (Medical) and deplaned Auckland 15 Oct 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 311 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Reporoa in Nov 2000. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1808 is still on file in Trentham. Died Opotiki, 6 Jul 2011 aged 84 years. |
| McCREDIE, A F B | 0 | Mr | Napier Daily Telegraph | Correspondent | 10/12/2052 | 22/12/2052 | Member of a party that was photographed just before they left Evans Bay, Wellington, on a flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to travel to Japan and Korea. Those pictured L to R were Mr A.F.B. McCredie, the editor of the Napier Daily Telegraph, Captain H.K Griffiths, Kayforce PRO, Mr A.R. Alcock, cameraman from National Film Unit, Wellington, Mr C.I.B. Watkins, Radio commentator from Palmerston North, Mr K.W. Frank, radio technician from New Plymouth, Mr George Burns editor of the Christchurch Sun-Star and Mr W.J. Noble (wearing WWII medals ribbons) the editor of the Evening Star, Dunedin. The editors RTNZ on 22 Dec and the radio and film representatives remained with Kayforce for three months. |
| McCROSTIE, Alan Morton | 2763 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Invercargill, Southland, on 3 Feb 1925. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 16 May 1941 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Achilles on 13 May 1942 as a Boy Telegraphist and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 4 Aug 1942. While in Achillies she served in the South Pacific and in the Solomon Islands, was damaged by Japanese bombs in Jan 1943 wrecking the ‘X’ turret and the ship was sent back to the UK for repairs. Advanced to Telegraphist 2 Feb 1943. From the arrival of Achilles in the UK to Sep Alan remained with his ship. Drafted to Gambia 22 Sep 1943 and sailed from the UK to join and serve with the British Pacific Fleet and conducted attacks on Japanese positions in many places in the Pacific. Acting Leading Telegraphist McIntosh returned to NZ on 12 Dec 1944. He then served in Waiouru (Irirangi) 18 Dec 1944–2 Sep 1947. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 2 Feb 1946. He then served in HMAS Cerberus, Philomel, Waiouru again and Bellona before he was drafted to Taupo on 27 Jun 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He RTNZ on in Hawea on 8 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel until DEE on 13 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McCUBBIN, Hector Keith | 203851 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 23 Jan 1922. Served in NZ Military Forces 1941–43, RNZAF 1943–45 and was sent to Canada for training. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Driver Field Regiment. Forward Observation Officer's signaller with A Coy, 1 Bn Middlesex Regt. When that company was attacked on Hill 112 by the Chinese on 15 Feb 1951, Lance Corporal McCubbin used his radio to call down artillery support and corrections issued by Captain Roxburgh when all the lines to Battalion HQ had been cut by Chinese mortar fire. McCubbin filled magazines for Roxburgh's rifle as well as operated the radio. (See McGibbon p.85.) Awarded Military Medal (London Gazette, 29 Jun 1951). The Citation reads in part: “…On the night of February 14/15, 1951 Lance Bombardier McCubbin was a line and radio operator in a forward artillery observation post supporting 1 Bn Middlesex Regt on Point 112, a few miles north of the village of Tangu-ri. At 0400hrs [4am] the enemy in estimated battalion strength, attacked the position and although effective artillery, mortar and small arms fire was brought to bear, the Chinese succeeded in penetrating the Bn position and force back the foremost platoon. This left the observation post occupied by Lance Bombardier McCubbin in the foremost defended locations of the Bn. Meanwhile, enemy mortar fire had destroyed infantry communications and Lance Bombardier McCubbin found himself responsible for not only the passage of artillery fire orders, but also he became the only link between the forward infantry elements and Bn HQ. This link enabled the situation to be controlled and the enemy was eventually forced to withdraw leaving many dead and wounded. Lance Bombardier McCubbin executed his responsibilities coolly and, efficiently and in addition found time to load magazines for the rifle with which the artillery observation officer was successfully preventing the enemy from over-running the position….” Photographed being invested with the Military Medal by Brigadier R.S. Park, CBE, Commander of Kayforce. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by air to Sydney and completed to journey to Auckland deplaning 26 Apr 1952. Discharged 14 Jun 1952. Awarded MM, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM if not already issued. |
| McCUISH, Ernest Lester | 689182 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 25/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Waimate 27 May 1931. Completed 10 weeks CMT training and became serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Wellington Regt TF. Storeman for Todd Motors, Petone. M/O from 1 Wellington Regt on TSFR to Kayforce. Attested 2 Feb 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZEME while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on a teal flight to Sydney and continued onto deplane Iwakuni 27 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 7 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 May 1954 and to Lance Corporal 22 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt LAD to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) from Brisbane. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Accepted for a second tour but did not return to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 24 May 1979 aged 48 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McCULLOCH, Alexander Bruce | 203550 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Previous service in the Australian Army. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Storeman in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 6 Aug 1952 and returned to his given address in Epsom, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCULLOCH, Charles John | 204013 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 08/05/2052 | Born Owaka south of Balclutha 23 Jun 1924. Farm hand. Previous service as an Ordinary Seaman in the RNZN from 7 Feb 1944 with Service No 9157. TSFD to the Army 28 Nov 1944. Warden at Kauri Point. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1952. Embarked at Sasebo for a three-day trip to Pusan and disembarked Korea 6 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 6 Oct 1951. Admitted 121 Evac Hosp 23–26 Oct 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 2 Nov 1951. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 281 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McCULLOCH, James | 203662 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 21 Jan 1927. Auto electrician and worked for State Forest Dept., Pongakawa and Rotorua. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in Kayforce. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950 while in Waiouru as a Fd Regt Gun Number. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 161 Bty. Had some disagreements with mil law in his first year in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Apr 1952 and appointed 2i/c gun. Severe reprimand for using insubordinate language to his superior officer 17 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 13 Jul 1952 and remained 2i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 18 Jul 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 273 days. Discharged 5 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force 7 Jul 1954. Discharged at own request on payment 18 Dec 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Mt Maunganui, 22 Oct 1997 aged 70 years. |
| McCULLOCH, Kenneth Hutcheson | 206511 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Elgin, Scotland 14 Jul 1922. Previous service in the Royal Corps of Signals, British Army, during WWII (Service No 2329523). Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Despatch rider, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn and 16 Fd Regt HQ. Played soccer for 16 Fd Regt against 45 Regt Royal Artillery. Remembers that during early in 1953 six visiting MPs including the Minister of Defence were viewing a 'stonk' laid on by the Regiment up on a ridge in the Durham Light Infantry Sector. They got a real North English bollocking for standing like a row of 'ninepins' on the skyline. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jul 1953 for RTNZ. RTNZ by air via Guam and Australia. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Porirua in 2004. Died Porirua 1 Aug 2015 aged 93 years. |
| McCURDY, Edward John | 203855 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 6 Dec 1925. Came from Taupiri? Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (650331, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Regt Farm hand then freezing worker from Horotiu near Hamilton. Next-of-kin Mrs W.E. McCurdy (mother), Taupiri.) Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in RHQ as a Field Regiment Driver Operator. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1812 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Taupiri. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2008. |
| McDERMID, Maxwell Archibald | 208175 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Bluff 28 Jul 1928, Fibrous Plasterer for Chilton Bros., Gore. Also a Linesman and driver. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. He flew by Qantas from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Before he went to Korea his signals troop was involved with laying lines along the coast to a hospital in Japan. This was the Brit Com Gen Hosp in Kure. The men in this troop wore the Occupation force patches and did not change to the Commonwealth patches until they arrived in Korea. Posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 6 Oct 1951 and entered Korea the same day. Was involved in laying lines between the Australian and American Infantry over the Imjin River for Artillery purposes. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1953 for rugby trials and remained with that unit until he TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Living in Arrowtown in 1996. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Arrowtown 12 Sep 2014 aged 86 years. |
| McDERMOTT, Charles Raymond (Ray) | 208604 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Invercargill 4 Aug 1926. Previous service in RNZAF (452255) enlisted 21 Jun 1945 and was discharged 20 Jun 1946. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. School teacher, Southland Education Board. Attested 18 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 as Technical Assistant on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 14 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Sep 1952. Had several tasks such as Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 while holding the appointment of Pay Ledger Clerk. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1953. On TOD to 1 Comwel Div 22 Apr–25 May 1953 then returned to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Jul 1953, Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 19 Aug 1954 and to Staff Sergeant 28 Oct 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Mar 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged 22 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 17 Oct 2001 aged 75 years. |
| McDERMOTT, Trevor | 206325 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Gisborne 25 Jan 1926. Came from Te Karaka and small town inland from Gisborne. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2NZED Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.79 as 664776, Private, NZASC. Labourer from Te Karaka, Gisborne. Next-o-kin Mr W. McDermott (father) Te Karaka.) On Return from Jayforce he was back labouring. Enlisted circa 29 Jul 1950 in KMB. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt but Battery not known. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Oct 1952. Died Katikati, 10 Feb 1997. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McDEVITT, Ernest Patrick | 204088 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/03/2053 | Born Feilding 20 Oct 1922. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 429817 for 3.5 years from 21 Aug 1942. Served in the Aerodrome Defence Unit Harewood and also served in Fiji 2 Jan 1944–7 Apr 1945. Farm hand for Mr F.A. Denham, Taupiri. Awarded Defence medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested 16 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. He flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Posted to NZ Component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951, entered Korea 29 Oct 1951 and M/I to his unit that day. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while Wireless Operator NCO 14 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to L of C In dep Sigs Sqn. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Nov 1951 and CTBA to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn. Promoted Lance Corporal 14 May 1952 to Temporary Corporal 20 Oct 1952 and to Corporal 18 Jan 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 8 Feb 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 27 Mar 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 239 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 25 Nov 2000 aged 78 years. |
| McDONALD, Alex Horsley | 206686 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Whanganui 5 Oct 1926. Employed as a watersider for Waterfront Industry Commission, Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal 4th flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 May and entered Korea 7 May 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 13 Dec 1952 and CTBA 4 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Jun 1 Jul 1953 and discharged to unit. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 22 Jul 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 11 Jan 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Feb 1954. Embarked SS Changte at Kobe, Japan 20 May 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 41 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Died Hamilton, 23 Dec 2006 aged 80 years. |
| McDONALD, Colin Russell | 204740 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 18/11/2055 | Born Melbourne 11 Apr 1929. Joined the RNZAF in 1942. Sent to Canada to No.5 Air Observer School, Winnepeg Manitoba attend Course No.1. Graduated 18 Dec 1942. This was followed by a further course at No.3 Wireless School nearby. It is not known if he continued to the UK after completing these courses. Embarked on SS Uruguay which had been converted as a US Troop ship. But this provides little information as to where or when. Enlisted in Kayforce 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned 22 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland for travel to Japan by via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 25 Sep 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll Discharged 11 Nov 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). From Whangarei. Died 18 Jan 1980 Middlemore Public Hospital. Buried Papakura Soldiers' Cemetery. |
| McDONALD, Desmond Bruce | 208744 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Promoted to Bombardier during tour. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Discharged 10 Feb 1955. Joined Regular Force. Died Christchurch, 30 Jan 2001. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| McDONALD, Donald Leon | 204700 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/12/2053 | 07/05/2055 | Born Melbourne, Australia 11 Apr 1929. Cargo Worker Auckland Cargo Workers Union. Attested 11 Aug 1953 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 22 Dec 1954. Was granted six days final leave in Australia and was to catch a specific flight on 28 Dec to continue onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea the next day and took up his position as a driver. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 7 Jun 1954 and discharged to unit from 25 Canadian FDS on 13 Jun 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 11 Oct 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 16 Oct 1954 then to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU 19 Nov 1954 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 137 days. Discharged 27 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McDONALD, Harold William | 204185 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Auckland 17 Jan 1929. Tractor Driver for Winstones Ltd, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella As a Gunner for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Converted a jeep to his own use while in Glenfield Camp. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. Committed several military discipline breaches in March and Apr 1952 and remained in this unit until posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jun 1952. Converted another vehicle and further discipline breaches and was committed to Field Punishment Centre Seoul 16 Dec 1952–5 Jan 1953. Committed more offences and was committed to Canadian Detention Barracks 21 Apr–15 May 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1953. Applied for second tour to Korea, was deemed acceptable but he did not return to Korea. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 19 Oct 1993. |
| McDONALD, Hector Murdoch | 32721 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 20/08/2053 | Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Bombardier during his time in Korea. Not known what his role was in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 on Qantas flight and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby, to Sydney. Completed RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 39 days. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McDONALD, John Rowland | 207868 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 29/01/2052 | Born Christchurch 16 Jan 1922. His name is listed in the 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.14 where he is shown as a baker and enlisted I the 13th Reinforcements at Ashburton. WWII Service No 447574, Private in infantry Reinforcements. Sailed from NZ on 28 Sep 1944 and entered Egypt 5 Nov 1944. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 29 Jan 1945. Served in 27 (NZ) Bn in Italy. TSFD to UK Roll 26 Sep 1945 and entered UK on 4 Oct 1945. Embarked for RTNZ on HMT Mooltan in the UK on 25 Oct 1945 and Disembarked Lyttelton 21 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 6 Feb 1946. WWII Service awards 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Self-employed as a caterer and mechanic when he enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 13 Sep 1950. One of the married men to be enlisted in Kayforce but was legally separated. Promoted Lance Bombardier while tent commander in Waiouru, then to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant (Technical Assistant) on 4 Dec 1950. He was a member of Advance Party No.1, who emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft at Whenuapai on 7 Dec 1950. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Served in 163 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 12 Feb 1951 RTNZ on 26 Feb 1951 and disembarked from MV Wanganella at Wellington. Re-embarked for Korea on 14 Jun 1951. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951 and M/I to NZRTU the same day. Re-entered Korea and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt on 8 Aug 1952. Emplaned 25 Jan 1952 on a Qantas flight Iwakuni for RTNZ as an OCTU candidate. Deplaned from Teal flying boat in Wellington on 29 Jan 1952. Served overseas in Korea 312 days. Attd to Area 5 and was to report to Army Schools Trentham 21 Feb 1951. Completed Basic OCTU course then underwent Corps Trg at Waiouru. Did not qualify for OCTU course and was posted to Instructional Staff Kayforce at Burnham Camp pending discharge. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died near Christchurch 6 Nov 2004 aged 82 years. |
| McDONALD, Malcolm Stuart | 204637 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Tottenham, London, UK, 16 Jan 1930. Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Third Cook at the Geyser Hotel Rotorua before enlisting in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at Rotorua on 27 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp three days later and was discharged 14 Jul 1953. Remained with NZ Reinf Training Unit until posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul. Entered Korea 27 Jul 1953. Served in HQ Platoon. Posted to NZ Base HQ 13 Dec 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Jan–14 Jan 1954 (Tonsillectomy). Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned having served one year 144 days overseas. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were sent by registered post in Mar 1956 but Malcolm had not received these by Jan 1961. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1826 sent on 15 Jul 1957 was returned from the same address and is still on his file in NZDF Archives, Trentham Camp, Upper Hutt. Recommended in Jan 1961 that he takes the matter up with the Post Office. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McDONALD, Maurice Lauchlin | 970067 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Invercargill 15 Oct 1933. Winchman at Invercargill before joining Kayforce. CMT serviceman in B Sqn, 3 Armd Regt, RNZAC. Attested in Kayforce on 26 Apr 1954 in Invercargill. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea on 7 Sep and was posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn. Later TSFD to RNZASC as a Driver and served with 10 Tpt Coy to complete his service requirement. M/O 10 Tpt Co to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| McDONALD, Raymond Herbert | 208405 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Havelock, South Island 22 May 1925. Previous service in 2 NZEF 1945. Also served in BCOF, Japan 1946–47. Labourer from Canvastown. Attested 8 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Served in Able Troop, 161 Bty. DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE 15 Nov 1952 aged 27 years. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and NZ Memorial Cross, which were delivered to family. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McDONALD, Raymond Rutherford | 208938 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/03/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Mosgiel 29 Sep 1929. Labourer at Roxburgh Hydro works. Attested 8 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Apr 1954 and entered Korea two-days later on 5 Apr. An accidental injury caused haemorrhage in one eye. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 71 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McDONALD, Reginald George Denny | 11044 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Glen Eden, Auckland, 5 Feb 1924. Entered the Army on 2 Oct 1940 when he was 16 and served as a sapper in the Northern Military District through until late 1945. Had several periods of leave without pay. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Part of this service was allowed to count towards his Good Conduct Badges in the RNZN. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 8 Nov 1945. First sea service was in Achilles before it was returned to the UK. Also served in Bellona for five months. In Jan 1948 he was drafted to Arabis and was in the crew that sailed from Auckland on 16 Apr 1948 to take this ship back to the UK. He then was in the crew of the frigate HMS Loch Shin which was renamed HMNZS Taupo when it was brought back to New Zealand for the RNZN. On 30 Sep 1950 he was drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Leading Seaman McDonald advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 13 Feb 1951 and on 1 May 1951 he was TSFD to Tutira and RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE on 31 Mar 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Papatoetoe, 25 Sep 2004. |
| McDONALD, Robert Allan | 13480 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 3 Feb 1933. Employed as a cable layer before he entered the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 7 May 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Jan 1952. Served in Philomel and Black Prince and was sent to HMAS Watson and HMAS Penguin 24 Mar–31 Jul 1953 to attend a trade-related courses. On RTNZ he was in Philomel very briefly then drafted to Pukaki on 22 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 bound for Korea. Served mainly on the west cost of Korea. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and he then served in Irirangi, Tarapunga and Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jul 1957. Moved back to Philomel 11 Oct 1957 and was DEE 2 Feb 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McDONALD, Robert Colquhoun | 207866 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Blackball, West Coast, South Island 21 Aug 1930. Waterside labourer on the Nelson Wharves. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Served as Gunner, 163 Bty, RNZA. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 13–27 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ on 16 Aug 1952 for furlough. Served overseas one year 251 days on this tour. Required urgent dental treatment while on leave. After leaving emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on a Teal flying boat for a flight to Sydney. Re-entered Japan 27 Dec 1952 and re-entered for Korea on 2 Jan 1953. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked on HMNZS Hawea at Kobe on 2 Aug 1953 and disembarked at Devonport on 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Nov 1953. Became a miner in the State Mines at Roa, North Westland. Joined Regular Force 19 Jul 1957. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington bound for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec and marched into Nee Soon Camp. Later underwent training at Kota Tinggi before being hospitalised in BMH Singapore. Served as Private in 1 NZ Regt, 1957–58. RTNZ by RNZAF aircraft on medical grounds and deplaned Auckland 29 Aug 1958. On non-scale sick leave but returned to for duty with D Coy 2 NZ Regt at Burnham Camp. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Discharged 1 Aug 1960. Died 7 Dec 1993 aged 60 years. |
| McDONALD, Stewart Samuel | 204090 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Auckland 16 Mar 1930. Farm labourer from Buckland, near Pukekohe. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. He flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon. Admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 7 Apr 1953 with lacerations to forehead as a result of a vehicle accident. Moved to Brit Com Z Med Unit 17 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 19 Apr 2017 aged 86 years. |
| McDONALD, Terence Harold | 15954 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 20 May 1940. Entered the RNZN on 20 May 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. After initial training in Tamaki and then Philomel he was drafted on 1 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for only about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 20 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he then served in Black Prince 7 Oct 1958. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 20 Oct 1958. Sent to the UK, 11 May 1960 and was at Maori until drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960 as part of the crew to bring the ship to NZ. He later served in Pukaki and was Discharged by Purchase on Compassionate Grounds on 15 May 1965 having reached the rate of Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering). Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM and PJM. |
| McDONALD, William Donald | 204314 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Cromwell Central Otago 18 Feb 1928. Employed as steel erector and linesman for Hydro Electric Department at Waerenga via Te Kauwhata. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to NZ Reinf. Training Unit to attend Technical Assist Course at the CATC Inchon 1 Jun–23 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA) 16 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Reported to Burnham Camp then attended Officers Selection Course at Waiouru but was removed from the course. Re-embarked on Teal flight for Korea 2 Dec 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Dec 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP Canadian NCO School 31 Jan–21 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 12 Feb 1954 and that was changed to Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 26 Mar 1954, no doubt because he was about to go on leave. Granted 28 days Furlough in Australia and emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954. Returned to Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and remained with NZRTU until posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 6 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 8 Jun 1954 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 13 Oct 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Served overseas two years 130 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Applied for entry into NZ SAS giving his birth date three years younger than actually but withdrew his application. Died Christchurch 23 Oct 2003 aged 75 years. |
| McDOUGAL, James Lionel | 206797 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/07/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Napier 17 Dec 1928. Came from Ashburton. Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Married just before leaving New Zealand. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Most of his service was in the Workshop Platoon. TSFD to NZ Base HQ 30 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged 7 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1834 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Ashburton. Entitled to NZOSM NSDefSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 12 Nov 1991 aged 62 years. |
| McDOUGALL, William Vernon | 13975 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch on 10 Aug 1933. Was employed as an orchard worker before he entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1951 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he advanced to Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 26 Mar 1952 and drafted to Lachlan on 7 Jun 1952. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 27 Jul 1952. He served in Irirangi, Philomel, Black Prince before he was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 bound for Korean and Malayan waters. She RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956 and he then served in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 13 Dec 1956 but he relinquished the rate on 12 May 1957. Drafted to Tamaki and was again advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 25 Sep 1957 but again relinquished this rate and returned to Cook (Seamen). He completed his contract in Philomel and Royalist and was DEE on 26 Sep 1959. Later awarded /entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McDOWELL, Gordon Douglas | 920038 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Dunedin on 19 Dec 1931. Employed as an apprentice fitter before he entered the RNZN on 18 Sep 1950 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice. His training was conducted Philomel and he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 1 Apr 1952. Drafted to Bellona on 20 Jun 1952 and advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 Apr 1953. For part of the time Bellona was in the Reserve Fleet. A year later he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 Apr 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 15 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korea. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Apr 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 but he remained in the ship until 5 Nov 1955. Drafted to Stawell 9 Nov 1955–13 Jan 1958. Later served in Black Prince and then returned to Philomel on 12 Oct 1958. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 1 Nov 1959. DEE 13 Sep 1960. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McELVOGUE, Derek | 30498 | Temporary Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland 4 Nov 1928. Apprentice Actuary in Edinburgh and had served three years as a 2nd Lieutenant, in the Royal Artillery, being called up in 1947. Was a Regimental Instructor in Radar and served in 69 Heavy AA Regt. Attested in the NZ Army as a 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) on 17 Oct 1950 and posted RNZA. Became instructor in Gunnery and Radar at Waiouru for a short time. Posted to 9 Coast Regt at Narrow Neck, Devonport 7 Nov 1951 and also served in 6 LAA Regt RNZA. Seconded to Kayforce 29 Aug 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Entered Japan 10 Sep and entered Korea 19 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as a Troop Commander, 18 May 1953. Command Post Officer 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 and RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force 20 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 36 days. Posted to the appointment of Instructor RNZA at Papakura Camp 20 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Relinquished the appointment of Instructor RNZA 9 Nov 1955 and was posted to the Reserve of Officers 7 Dec 1955. Died Auckland 25 Feb 1995 aged 66 years. |
| McELWEE, John Burford | 206687 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 19/04/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Palmerston, Otago 30 Oct 1924. Applied for service in the RNZAF in 1943 but this application was cancelled. Post & Telegraph Department linesman from Wellington. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on the Teal flying boat Ararangi to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 27 Apr 1952. Posted to George Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Feb 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Linesmen. Regarded as very capable and conscientious NCO. Attached to NZ Base HQ 20 Jun–11 Jul 1953 to complete P&T Department technical exams. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 Oct 1953 and to Corporal the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 24 Nov 1953 Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1954. Died Hamilton 30 Jun 1992 aged 66 years. |
| McFADDEN, Brian Frederic | 206798 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Wellington 10 Feb 1930. Linesman from Wellington Gas Company, Wellington. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to C Troop, 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked on SS Changte for return to Sydney and completed the journey to deplane Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from y Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 307 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 5 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later sailed from Auckland and joined the Australian Army (Service No 2/410171) and was serving in 2 Platoon, A Coy, 4 Battalion. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McFADGEN, John | 203663 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Tauranga 4 Oct 1928. Farm hand from the family farm at Pye's Pa, Tauranga. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked as a Gunner on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Started as Gun Number. TSFD to Kayforce X(iv) List 1 Feb 1951 and marched into NZ Base HQ. Admitted Swedish Hospital 6–11 Jul 1951–Malaria, then to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station. Attached FAP 28 Comwel Fd Engr Regt 13 Aug 1951. RNZE Driver. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 5 Oct 1951 then to Norwegian MASH. Attached to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 13 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Rotorua circa 1978. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 20 Jun 2009, aged 80 years. |
| McFARLAND, Augustine Peter | 204333 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 02/06/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 6 Nov 1930. Carpenter from New Lynn, Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jun 1952. Attached to CATC Inchon 22 Feb to 6 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 2 May 1953 and attached to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). 1 Dec 1953. Embarked 18 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for journey to Sydney for RTNZ and discharge. Missed his plane at Sydney. Completed the return journey from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 12 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 284 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Admitted Auckland Public Hospital 19–27 May 1954 with Malaria while still on leave. SOS Kayforce 11 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Fd Sqn) then TSFD to the Class ‘A’ Reserve. Applied to return to Korea, was accepted but did not follow up or return to Korea. Died Tokoroa, 18 Apr 1997 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McFARLAND, Travis Joseph | 204262 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 18/12/2052 | Born Auckland 21 Mar 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (827514, Signalman, 2 Div Sigs. Radio serviceman from Devonport. Mrs L McFarlane (mother) Remuera, Auckland). Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952. M/O from NZRTU to NZ component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Tasking not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kohimarama, Auckland, 24 Dec 2017 aged 90 years. |
| McFARLANE, Brian Roy | 13358 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Gisborne on 10 Dec 1932. Was employed as a storeman before he entered the RNZN on 8 Jun 1950 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel where he was re-graded to Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 8 Jun 1950 he was drafted to Taupo on 18 Jan 1951. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 8 Apr 1951. Drafted to Tamaki on 6 Jun 1951 but RUN on 28 Jan 1952. Discharged from Ships Books on 6 May 1952. Recovered on 5 Feb 1953 and returned to Philomel as Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he continued to serve in Philomel and then Irirangi. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 31 Jan 1957 and then to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 25 Apr 1957. He also served in Black Prince and Lachlan and completed his engagement and was DEE on 9 Dec 1958. Awarded/entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| McFARLANE, George | 208998 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Taylorville, near Greymouth 10 Jun 1930. Employed as an electrical wireman, for Grey Electric Power Board, Greymouth. Attested 17 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Hi Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1839 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Brunnerton, West Coast. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McFARLANE, James Graham | 203690 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 27/03/2054 | Born Sydney. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (827562, Driver, NZASC. Boilermakers labourer at Auckland. Next-of-kin Mrs M.E. McFarlane (mother), Sydney.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Force HQ. RTNZ 22 Jun 1951. Emplaned for RTNZ 11 on 16 Jun 1951 as a member of the Reinforcement Training Team. Re-embarked on TSS Wahine 2 Aug 1951 for Korea with the Expansion Force. All aboard were rescued, taken to Darwin and were flown onto Japan. He returned to NZ on 15 Jul 1952 and re-embarked for Korea on 11 Dec 1952. In Feb 1953 was holding appointment of OC HQ Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked on SS Taiyuan at Kobe, Japan on 18 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney where he had been granted 14 days leave to visit his mother in Sydney. RTNZ by air on 27 Mar 1954 as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged from Kayforce on 30 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McFARLANE, John Hamilton Rutland | 204415 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 19/10/2054 | Born Thames 27 Jun 1931. Herd Tester Auckland Herd Improvement Assn, Hamilton. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Papakura camp. Took part in Ex Ruapehu 16–30 Nov 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Dec 1952 and entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for Arty course. CTBA CATC Inchon and M/I 16 Fd Regt 8 Nov 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Dec 1953 and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to his unit 10 Jan 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 20 Jan 1954, TSFD to and was discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Jun 1954. Granted a further three months extension of service from 27 Jun 1954. M/O to NZRTU and Struck-off NZ Roll 6 Jul 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ 7 Jul 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Sep 1954. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville and deplaned Auckland 10 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 301 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit (1 Fd Regt RNZA). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Auckland 19 March 2011 in his 79th year. |
| McFARLANE, Kevin Donnell (Don) | 206251 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born on the West Coast of the South Island on 9 Dec 1923. Exchange Clerk for NZ Post Office at Nelson. Previous service in Jayforce with Service No 620114 and rank of Signalman. Embarked on the troop ship Empire Pride 29 May 1946. Was attached FAP for a period in May 1946 to 6 NZ Gen Hosp. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Worked in the Post & Telegraph Department at the General Post Office Wellington. Was an early enlistment for Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal 13 Nov 1950 at Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and was attached FAP Signals Section of 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Corporal 11 Jun 1951 and appointed Wireless Detachment NCO, then to Corporal 11 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Dec 1951 while holding the appointment of Wireless and Line Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 3 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Disembarked Wellington 22 May 1952 from RMA Ararangi (Teal flying boat) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 166 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Died Oakwoods Rest Home, Richmond, Nelson 27 Jan 2011 aged 87 years. His remains were interred in the Richmond Cemetery. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| McFARLANE, Patrick Bruce | 208276 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Nelson 9 Jul 1924. Served in BCOF, Japan as shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.16 p.80. 629937, Driver, NZASC. Shown as an Engineer's assistant, Richmond, Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs M.A. McFarlane (mother) Richmond. Linesman for P&T Dept, Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951 while in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. He flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 and disembarked Pusan and entered Korea and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1952 and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jun 1953 Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 and Deplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 329 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Admitted Nelson Public Hosp 3–6 Aug 1953. Discharged 13 Nov 1953. |
| McFARLANE, William | 208510 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Dunedin 8 Dec 1928. Machinist and canvas worker for J. McGrath & Co, Dunedin. Previous service in the Navy. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 5 Jun 1952 and was posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1952 and appointed Gun 2i/c, to Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant Gun No.1 on 19 Jan 1965. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Promoted Sergeant 19 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class and appointed Troop Sergeant Major 23 Sep 1953 but revert to Sergeant when ceasing to hold appointment of TSM 24 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney, Australia and deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 295 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 28 Jun 2004 aged 75 years. |
| McFELIN, Francis Noel | 921906 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Cromwell 26 Jan 1931. Completed 10 weeks CMT then served in C Coy Southland Regt. Attested 16 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas and entered Japan deplaning Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr 1954 and entered Korea 4 May 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 27–31 Jan 1955 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Mar 1955 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 26 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 May 1955 on Qantas flight for return to Sydney and deplaned Harewood 23 May 1955. Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged 29 Jun 1955 and posted to his former TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died Mosgiel, 20 Jul 2001 aged 70 years. |
| McGEE, ? | 0 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A photo, given by Gunner Matthews and published in K Force Despatches of May 2004, shows a group of 163 Bty drivers Gunners Smith, McGee, McLean, L Maney, himself and Gunner Fredrickson. This person has not yet been found. See McLean. |
| McGEORGE, Norman Cecil | 920080 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 26/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 22 Nov 1931. Serving TF. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Jun 1954. Went overseas with the 10th Reinforcements. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. SOS Emergency force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 13 Jan 1955. Living in Alexandra in 2002. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Alexandra 30 Dec 2014 aged 83 years. |
| McGEORGE, Samuel John | 11430 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Christchurch on 3 Dec 1930. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 17 Sep 1949. Drafted to Bellona on 20 Jan 1948 for his first sea service and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Dec 1948. He was back serving in Philomel on 1 Jun 1949 and he advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Sep 1949. Drafted to Taupo on 2 Feb 1950. With the outbreak of the Waterfront strike in 1951, Taupo was deployed to Westport from Mar to Jun. The ship’s company manned the wharves and operated the coal mines. Taupo returned to Devonport in Jul and made ready for Korea. She sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters. She served on both the east and west coasts of Korea and was at the island of Yang Do where the Americans had a small garrison. Taupo arrived in time to help prevent and invasion of communist forces. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 but he stayed in this ship until 25 Jan 1953. He then served the Reserve Fleet until drafted to Philomel and his final ship was Black Prince 23 Apr–20 Sep 1954. DEE 2 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McGEORGE, Walter Douglas Lenard | 797211 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 27 Mar 1930. Bushman and driver, State Hydro Mackley (South Island). Attested in Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. M/O Burnham 6pm 1 Dec 1953 for emplanement and emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Flew on by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to this unit from NZRTU 21 Dec 1953. Served in 163 Bty. A lack of adherence to written and verbal orders, attention to duty, including leaving his sentry post saw him committed to 27 days in Canadian Detention Barracks. Other failures like trying to burn an officer’s latrine resulted in loss of time and money, including another 21 days detention and CB. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to deplane Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas 360 days. Discharged 27 Mar 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 27 Jun 2002 aged 71 years. Buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Bromley. |
| McGIFFORD, Lauderdale David (Dave) | 15132 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Masterton 7 May 1938. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 3 Jun 1954. His first sea service was in Pukaki as Boy 1st Class from 7 Nov 1955–6 Jan 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 14 Aug 1956 while in this ship. He was in Philomel 14 Aug 1956–5 Apr 1957 and advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Jan 1957. From Apr 1957 to 21 Jan 1961 he served alternately in Royalist and Black Prince and while in Royalist served in both Malayan and Korean waters. On 1 Feb 1961 he was drafted to Irirangi which was little more than a TOD of three weeks before returning to Philomel. On 27 Nov 1961 Able Seaman McGifford was drafted to Taranaki the first of a several times he served in this ship. Qualified for the GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ under the Qualifying dates 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. This Medal was issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Advanced to Leading Seaman 11 Mar 1965 and was later advanced to Acting Petty Officer before reverting to Leading Seaman and disrated to Able Seaman 10 months later. Discharged by Purchase 8 Oct 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. He died 23 May 2018 at Ashmore, Gold Coast, Australia. |
| McGILL, James | 815880 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Leeston, Canterbury 13 Apr 1933. Serving TF soldier. Labourer for Christchurch City Council. Attested 18 Sep 1953 in Christchurch for service in Kayforce. Emplaned Harewood 10 Mar 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air charter flight. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 and. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Mar 1954 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Attached FAP 10 Field Hygiene Section 22 Aug–2 Sep 1954 for training unit hygiene matters then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned 6 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Tokyo to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 60 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 10 Jan 1956 but was discharged on 5 Mar 1956 and reposted to the Territorial Force without returning to Korea. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 27 Mar 2010 aged 76 years. |
| McGILVARY, Ian Bruce | 208511 | Corporal | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Dunedin 27 Dec 1926. Came from Nelson. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Served in Brit Com Comm Z Signal Squadron and Force Maintenance Area, Seoul. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 2 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1848 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Ngawhatu, Nelson. Serving Brother of the Order of St John. Awarded Serving Brother, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, St John Long Service Medal with two clasps and KWSM. Living at Henderson 2004. Died suddenly Henderson 25 Feb 2011 aged 85 years. A celebration of Ian’s life was held at the Salvation Army Citadel, New Lynn. |
| McGIVERN, Patrick Francis | 710817 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 29/03/2054 | Born Wellington 9 Feb 1931. Labourer for Regent Hotel, Wellington, then steward at Wellington Working Men's Club. Attested for Kayforce 6th Reinforcements in Wellington on 3 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 18 May 1953, entered Korea 19 May 1953 and M/I to this unit the same day. Accidentally injured 31 Jan 1954 and admitted to 4 Canadian Fd Amb. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Mar 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons (fractured R foot). Aircraft delayed in Australia and he deplaned Auckland 29 Mar 1954 from Teal flight and was taken to Papakura Camp Military Hospital. Served overseas 327 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Remained on pay while undergoing medical treatment. Discharged 29 Dec 1954. Died Lower Hutt, 2 Feb 1989 aged 58 years. Buried Taita Lawn Cemetery, Naenae, Lower Hutt. Later entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McGLYNN, John James | 203969 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Auckland City 19 Oct 1927. Enlisted in the RNZAF 9 Jun 1946 as a Aircraftman 2nd Class at Whenuapai but was discharged 111 days later on 27 Sep 1946. Became a seaman employed by Union Steam Ship Co. Joined the NZ Army 12 Mar 1947 and served in Jayforce 15 Jul 1947 to 10 Aug 1948. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947 and was attached FAP to BOD Kure. Served in 2 Bn the whole time except for a few days in Tokyo Bn. Embarked Japan 23 Jul 1948 and disembarked Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Labourer for Mr T.K. Hay Mt Eden, Auckland. Enlisted 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements at Auckland. His training was conducted in Waiouru and Trentham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Some misbehaviour caused a delay for some seven weeks. Embarked Sasebo 22 Sep 1951 for 2–3-day trip to Korea and entered at Pusan 24 Sep 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Sep 1951. Emplaned 31 Jan 1953 Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 237 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were lost in a fire and replaced at cost. Replacement medals offered in Mowbray’s Auction 18 Mar 2022. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Deceased. |
| McGOWAN, Robert James | 206183 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/05/2051 | Born 16 Jun 25 in New Zealand. Attested for service in 2 NZEF 15th Reinforcements on 5 Dec 1944 as 647997 Stephen Ronald Albert STEVENS. Embarked as a Trooper on 20 Apr 1945 and disembarked and entered Egypt 15 May 1945 ex HMT 91. Attached FAP NZ Forces Club Cairo 3 Sep 1945. Injured in motorcycle accident Maadi late 1945. TSFD to Jayforce List 10 Oct 1945. Eligible for 2/6d (two shillings and sixpence) per day as a cook. Discharged from Hosp on 18 Dec 1945. Declared absent 1 Jan 1946 from 19 ASC Coy, 2 NZEF and was posted as a deserter at Florence, Italy, 22 Jan 1946 and entered Canada 1 Apr 1947. Surrendered himself at Montreal, Canada 27 Apr 1947. RTNZ on the Waihemo 24 Jul 1947 was Court Martialled and found guilty. Qualified for War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged 26 Sep 1947. Employed by Thompson Bros Wellington as a Chef. Attested in Wellington on 29 Aug 1950 for service in Kayforce. He gave his wife whose address was in Portland, Maine, USA as his NOK. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Injured in jeep accident in Korea about Feb 1951. Admitted to BCOF Gen Hosp, Kure, 24 Apr 1951 (dermatitis) where it was found he had an allergy to the textile of his khaki battledress and the recommendation that he be medically discharged. TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1951 for RTNZ via AMF Repat Wing Gen Hosp Concord, NSW, Australia. Deplaned Wellington on 25 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1951. Enlisted in the Regular Force 12 Nov 1952 and was discharged on 6 Oct 1953. His enlistment form shows three years in 2 NZEF, 4 years in the USMS and 10 months in Kayforce. Died 12 Nov 1955 aged 30 years. |
| McGRAIL, Thomas Anthony (Tom) | 206512 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born 18 Feb 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Palmerston North on 12 Jun 1951. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Aug 1951 but reverted to Signalman. Embarked on the Wahine 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 26 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and M/I to NZRTU on 28 Aug 1951. Attached FAP to BCOF Sigs Regt for course 13 Dec 1951–23 Jan 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to British Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn 25 Jan 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jan 1952. Atta FAP to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt 12 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on furlough on 13 Dec 1952. Granted 28 days Furlough and was to report to Waiouru on 17 Jan 1953. M/I to Papakura Camp and re-emplaned at Auckland 26 Mar 1953 (as a Corporal) on Teal aircraft and re-entered Japan on 26 Mar 1953. Re-entered Korea on 7 Apr 1953 and was posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. Attached FAP Signals Det Brit Com Sub Area Pusan 27 May 1953. Posted from NZ Base HQ and M/I 16 Fd Regt 28 Jun 1954. Embarked HMT Empire Orwell at Kure 14 Aug 1954 for discharge in the UK. Discharged in the UK, 14 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. RTNZ and enlisted in the Regular Force. Also served in 2 NZ Regiment at Taiping (Attached HQ Coy). Tom was a member of the 2NZ Regiment Band and played the euphonium and was also a pipe band drummer. Completed a Jungle Warfare Course. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ awarded. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. Promoted Corporal during tour. RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 25 Nov 1961. Posted to CD Sigs Troop, Wellington, on return to NZ. Medically downgraded and took his discharge. Living at Khandallah, Wellington, in Nov 2002. Died Wellington 31 Jan 2013 aged 82 years. Requiem Mass held at Khandallah, Wellington, on 8 Feb 2013, thereafter, interned at the Makara Cemetery. Was granted final leave from Linton Camp, before departing for Malaya, to take his car to Fielding. Unfortunately there were no buses or other means for him to return to camp and Tom did not want to get into serious trouble. At the Fielding Railway Station a train was waiting while the engine was taking on more water. Tom approached the engine driver and asked, “Was the train was going past Linton Camp and could he hitch a ride?” Somewhat taken aback (as he had never been asked this question before) the driver said, “Yes, but you will have to sit on the fireman's seat out of the way.” When the train reached Longburn on the opposite side of the Manawatu River to Linton Camp the Driver said, “We will be here for some time. I suggest that you walk across the railway bridge, there are no trains due and take the first branch line to the left. That will take you right into Linton Camp.” Tom is one of a rare group of people, perhaps the only Kayforce man, to have hitch hiked on a train. This story was related to me (the Compiler of this record) by Tom McGrail himself. |
| McGRATH, Arthur Petuha (Mac or Smokey) | 211059 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Te Awamutu 26 Oct 1925. Enlisted in 2nd Relief in BCOF, Japan on 26 Apr 1946 and given Service No 816688, Private, 2 NZ Bn. Embarked 15 Jun 1947 for RTNZ and disembarked NZ on 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 22 Sep 1948. Truck Driver from Wellington C/– CD Constr Unit, NZE, Pattie Street, Petone. Next-of-kin Mr J.H. McGrath (brother), Glaxo Laboratories, Bunnythorpe.) Driver for Child Bros, Palmerston North. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 at Palmerston North in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC for Wireless Operations Course 21 Jun–2 Jul 1953 then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 Aug 1953 Lance Corporal 30 Oct 1953 (NCO i/c Spare Drivers), to Temporary Corporal 16 Aug 1954 (i/c Section) and to Corporal 19 Oct 1954. RTNZ via Brisbane on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by air from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas in Kayforce one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Palmerston North, in Nov 2003. Died Palmerston North on 5 Aug 2015 in his 90th year. |
| McGRATH, Bonzo Henry | 203833 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland on 12 Jun 1930. Driver for Auckland City Council Water Works Dept. Attested in Auckland for KMB on 31 Aug 1950. After training for Korean service in Papakura and Waiouru camps he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Driver Field Regiment. Admitted hospital (Unknown) 11 Feb 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Hosp and remained with NZ Det Kure, 8 Mar 1951. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZ Reinf Training Unit and MI14 Mar 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1951. Understood to have served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Appeared to have a lack of respect for military discipline and paid for it. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 12 Apr 1952 but reverted to Gunner 9 Jun 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt on 19 Jun 1952 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas to Sydney via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 3 Aug 1955 and was posted to RNZASC, Northern District Company. Unfortunately he did not change his ways and was posted as a deserter after being AWOL for 79 days from 18 Oct 1955 to 4 Jan 1956 for which he received 121 days detention. Discharged 7 Jul 1957 at his own request on payment. |
| McGRATH, Brian Gregory | 11173 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Palmerston North 18 Sep 1927. Wed has working as a mechanic before he enlisted in RNZN on 30 Apr 1946 as Stoker 2nd Class (Sto 2). His training was in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb 1947 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 30 Apr 1947 and to Stoker Mechanic on 28 Aug 1947. Drafted to Hawea 5 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve on the first deployment to Korea. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving in Devonport 8 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 6 May 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North 2001. |
| McGRATH, Bruce Burns | 204091 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Pukeatua, Te Awamutu 31 Aug 1923. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Service No 616634, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farm hand from Pukeatua. Next-of-kin Mrs M. McGrath (mother) Pukeatua. Embarked HMT Chitral in Wellington 30 Jul 1946 entered Japan 19 Aug 1946. Attached FAP 27 NZ Bn., later attached NZ Tokyo Bn. Embarked for RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 30 Sep 1947. Labourer for F. McGrath, Te Awamutu. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. He flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Died Te Awamutu 27 Sep 1990 aged 67 years. |
| McGRATH, Kevin Francis | 203986 | Staff Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 02/09/2053 | Born Westport on 12 Apr 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Driver. Served in numerous locations from Pusan, where his team picked up trucks to drive to Tokchon, B Supply company. In Kayforce athletics team and rugby team, Base Camp Hiro (Japan) Rugby Team. Staff Sergeant McGrath wrote: “About July 1953 the 11,700 ton cruiser HMS Birmingham (with a crew of 778 Officers and seamen plus 120 Royal Marines) visited Kure and the WOs and Sergeant Mess entertained some of the Royal Marine Sergeant Majors in our mess. The cruiser was going up towards North Korea and was tasked to bombard some areas. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Charlie W. Purcell and I were invited to join the ship for 10 day Tour of Duty. The ship was actually off North Korea when the Armistice or Cease Fire took place on 27 Jul 1953. After evacuating three islands which were then handed back to North Korea, HMS Birmingham sailed for Hong Kong to collect the Commander in Chief for the Far East Fleet. The Captain sent a signal to our Base Camp Major at Hiro and we were granted additional leave to proceed with the ship to Hong Kong. When we were in the canteen in port at Hong Kong a Typhoon Warning was broadcast over the Tannoy and all crews were ordered to report to their ships immediately. We rode the typhoon out for 36 hours. Winds gusting to 136 MPH and huge frightening seas. The aircraft carrier, USS Boxer was about a 1/4 mile behind us and it disappeared for second at a time in these huge seas. Having been shipwrecked on Wahine and then in a typhoon I think I will fly everywhere else in the future.” RTNZ via Sydney and travelled from Rose Bay, Sydney to Mechanics Bay, Auckland, in Teal flying boat. Deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1954. Living at St Heliers Bay, Auckland, in 2004. Died Shalom Court Retirement Village Mt Wellington, Auckland, 5 Jul 2022 aged 94 years. |
| McGREGOR, Bryan Gilbert | 208226 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Owanga, Chatham Islands 18 Nov 1929. He was a farrier and tractor driver. Enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force at Christchurch on 18 Nov 1929. Posted to RNZASC on 17 Jul 1951 as a Driver. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951, embarked Sasebo the next day to travel by sea to disembark Pusan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 4 Sep 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 28 Jan 1952 and M/I to his new unit on 28 Jan 1952. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Feb–12 Mar 1952 (dermatitis hands and fingers) and returned to NZ Base HQ. Posted to Div. HQ Tpt Pl on 12 May 1952. Admitted to 37 Canadian Fd Amb 29–30 Nov 1952 and was discharged back to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. He asked on leaving Korea that any papers or parcels be redirected to Driver F.A. Taylor his friend in Div HQ Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni on 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. It is highly likely that he travelled by Qantas back to Australia and certainly flew from Australia to deplane from Teal flight at Wellington on 18 Mar 1953 at 7.30am. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 7 Jun 2011 aged 81 years. |
| McGREGOR, David | 207806 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Wellington 13 Mar 1930. He was a farm hand before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946–31 Mar 1949. Run 26 Jan–18 Mar 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Dismissed from HM Service 31 Mar 1949 (on joining Kayforce he stated Honorable Discharge from RNZN as an Able Seaman). He was employed as a fireman at the Dunedin Central Fire Station. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Training for deployment to Korea was conducted in Burnham, Trentham and Waiouru camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to NZ Base HQ. M/O and attached FAP to 27 Bde Sigs Tp 14 Apr 1951. He was next attached FAP to 28 Bde Rear HQ and then to the Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951. David did not adhere to Military Law and committed several offences. Admitted to CDS Tokyo 4 Dec 1951 (diarrhoea, common cold) and returned to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 10 Dec 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 31 Jan 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Jul 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight on 23 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. Died Levin 26 Feb 2009. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McGREGOR, David Herbert | 206005 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Marton on 1 Feb 1929. Employed as a motor mechanic for Wright Stevensons in Taumarunui. Attested for KMB on 29 Aug 1950. He was trained for Korea in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct, promoted to Lance Bombardier on 2 Nov 1950, Promoted Bombardier on 12 Nov 1950 and posted to Active service on 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. His service was almost wholly in 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 10 May 1952 and to Sergeant on 10 Sep 1952. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 8–17 Nov 1952 and was discharged direct to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Dec 1952 (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec for RTNZ and Furlough. Deplaned Auckland 16 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. At the end of his leave he was to report to Papakura Camp on 16 Jan 1953. Awarded the Commonwealth Commander in Chief’s Commendation Card for Good Service. He did not return to Korea. Served overseas two years 10 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 9 Mar 1953. His Commendation Card was lost when his home was destroyed by fire in 1964 but the UK authorities were not able to replace this card. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McGREGOR, Duncan Archer | 14268 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington on 30 Mar 1937. Was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 as Boy 1st Class. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 30 Sep 1954. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but he stayed in Pukaki until drafted to Philomel 14 Feb 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 30 Oct 1955. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Nov 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 26 Sep 1956 and to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Nov 1956 but was disrated 11 Jun 1957. Served briefly in Tarapunga then went back to Philomel 29 Jan 1958. RUN on 7 Apr 1958 but was recovered 14 May 1958. Dismissed HM Service 25 Jul 1958. It is not known if he ever claimed any service awards. |
| McGREGOR, Eric James | 924999 | Driver | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/03/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Dunedin on 1 Apr 1932. Had previous service in the Merchant Navy as a Second Cook and baker. Employed as a storeman for Vacuum Oil Co, Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements on 28 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs on 11 Aug 1953 and to Active Service on 29 Oct 1953. Emplaned Wellington on a Teal flight to Sydney on 10 Mar 1954. Continued by air to Japan to deplane at Iwakuni on 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 20 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 23 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal i/c Cooks on 1 Aug 1954 and to Temporary Corporal on 1 Oct 1954 and to Corporal on 15 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and CTBA 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Sergeant Cook) 2 Dec 1954 and to Sergeant 15 Apr 1955. Awarded a severe reprimand and fined five pounds for being found in a place prohibited by Routine Orders on 21 Feb 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 15 Apr 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas for RTNZ on 8 May 1955 via Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood, Christchurch on 12 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 64 days. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Residing in Perth, Western Australia in 2002. |
| McGREGOR, George William | 208745 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Tapanui, Southland, 2 Oct 1926. Lorry driver for D.T. King & Co, Pukemaori, Southland. Attested 8 Apr 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 at, on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ to attend Projectionist Course 9–16 Feb 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Jun 1953. Had some problems adhering to Mil Routine and Standing orders and was AWOL one day 13 hours. M/O to NZRTU 26 Oct 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 254 days. Discharged 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Oamaru 14 Apr 1974 aged 48 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McGREGOR, Ian Thomas | 11621 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington 16 Feb 1930. Poultry Farm Assistant before he entered the RNZN on 9 Oct 1947 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (SBA). Underwent training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 17 Aug 1948. Drafted to Bellona 18 Oct 1948–20 Jun 1949. In Philomel 21 Jun 1949–2 Feb 1951. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant. Drafted to Hawea 3 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to Korean waters via Australia and the Pacific Islands. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. Hawea was appointed guard ship to conduct visual and radar lookout while HMS Cardigan Bay set out to recover a MIG 15 which had come down. Noted the extremes of temperature between winter and summer. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living in Auckland 2004. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McGREGOR, Peter Dudley | 15313 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born on 2 Aug 1939. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Jul 1955. Drafted to Hawea 4 Nov 1955 for his first sea service. Advanced to Junior Seaman 1 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 10 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve with British Far East Fleet in Korean waters, Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 2 Feb 1957. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 May 1958. He later served in Pukaki, Tamaki, Paea, Rotoiti and Philomel. But did not advance beyond Able Seaman. DEE 1 Aug 1965. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM (NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| McGREGOR, Robert Godfrey | 619965 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 30/06/2055 | Born Dunedin 2 Oct 1923. Previous service in 1 Bn Otago Regt in 1940. Did not proceed overseas. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Labourer for Scott Bros, Christchurch. Attested 18 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. He did not start his army service well with some early misdemeanours. M/O Burnham to Wellington and emplaned 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight 6 to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar and entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed 2i/c gun 21 Jun 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for course 27 Jun 195. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 10 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 26 Aug 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8–13 Sep 1954 and was discharged to unit. Promoted Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Rank changed from Bombardier to Corporal. Accidentally injured 27 Dec and admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp [sic] 28 Dec 1954. Discharged from Hosp to unit 13 Jan 1955. Committed more offences and was severely reprimanded. Reverted to Driver at his own request 9 Mar 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 12 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Admitted Hosp Sydney (possibly AMF Wing Repat Hosp, Concord, Sydney), possible thrombosis. Deplaned Harewood 30 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 113 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 29 Dec 1957 aged 34 years. |
| McGREGOR, Robin Allan | 208512 | Lance Bombardier | Kayforce HQ Detachment | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Christchurch 30 Sep 1930. Came from Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. Attested 10 Jan 1952 in 1st Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. On arrival in Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery Clerk in 161 Bty. Claimed to be the first South Islander in 161 Bty. Also awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ having been posted to a unit in Singapore to attend a clerks course. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood on 5 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 11 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| McGREGOR, Trevor Allan (Mac) | 206089 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Wellington 17 Jul 1927. Wood cutter from Wairarapa. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Force HQ Sigs Troop and was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Involved with Captain Chessum (F Troop’s Commander) in providing radio communications to the guns supporting 3RAR attack on Hill 355. This task was somewhat difficult because of the thick mist and gun-smoke. He and Gunner William H.J. Wilson were slightly wounded by Chinese artillery or mortar-fire but Gunner W.B. Dickson was hit by a stray bullet and was KIA on 4 Oct 1951. The Chinese suffered a brutally efficient bombardment from 16 Fd Regt in response. A photograph taken by Ian Mackley exists in the National Library Wellington With the caption. Command Post personnel of E Troop 163 Bty outside their Command Post after one of the first snowfalls of the New Year. L to R: Gunner Trevor McGregor, Feilding; Gunner Brian Moon, Avondale; Lieutenant Murray Stannaway, Tangowahine; Gunner Allan Lawson, Christchurch. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Returned initially to his mother’s residence in Fielding on discharge. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Wellington on 6 Jul 2008 aged 81 years. |
| McGREGOR, Walter Richmond | 568652 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, 20 Sep 1931. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 13 Feb 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 22 Feb 1954. Was granted a 12-month extension to his service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge deplaning at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served in Korea two years 117 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1864 was sent to an address in Wairoa on 15 Jul 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Mahia, Hawkes Bay, 3 Jan 2007 aged 75 years. |
| McGRORY, Trevor Thomas | 15403 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington on 14 Apr 1937. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as an Acting Cook. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Acting Cook (Seamen) on 14 Oct 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 25 Feb 1956 but this ship was already in the Japan/ Korea area so he may have flown on an Army flight to join his ship in Japan. He RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and remained in Pukaki until drafted to Philomel on 13 Aug 1956. His posting card show RUN on 26 Apr 1957 and was recovered and sent back to Philomel on 3 Jul 1952. He served briefly in Lachlan and served three months in Black Prince in the Reserve Fleet. The remainder of his service was in Philomel and he was discharged BNPS on 25 Feb 1960. Possibly entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McGURN, Desmond Joseph | 206359 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/04/2051 | Born Wellington 9 Apr 1929. Enlisted 11 Sep 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Admitted Commonwealth Hospital, Kure, Japan, 28 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1951 for RTNZ (medical reasons). Deplaned NZ 3 Apr 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Island Bay, Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1951. Died at Rotorua on 8 Apr 2010 aged 80 years a day before his 81st Birthday. |
| McHUGH, David John | 208044 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Invercargill 30 May 1923. Previous service in the Army. Embarked 20 Apr 1945 and disembarked Egypt 12 May 1945. Embarked Naples, Italy 19 Feb 1946 and disembarked Kure 20 Mar 1946. Served in 22 Bn in Jayforce. RTNZ and disembarked NZ 8 Sep 1946. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. These were issued on 22 Sep 1947. Employed by NZ Railways Invercargill. Attested 19 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 Jun 1951 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 29 Jul 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 14 Aug 1951. Attached FAP to NZRTU for CATC Course 24 May 1952. CTBA Reinf Trg unit and M/I 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 9 Jun 1952, Temporary Bombardier 22 Aug 1952 and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 231 days. Discharged 4 Apr 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1865 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Invercargill. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| McHUGH, Francis Joseph | 207757 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/06/2054 | Born Randwick, Sydney. Australia 9 Jan 1926. Mental Health Nurse, Sunnyside Hosp Christchurch. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA NZ Base HQ 4 Oct 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. On TOD to 16 Fd Regt 14 May–11 Jun 1951. On TOD to Tokyo 10–15 Jun 1951. Posted to NZRTU 1–10 Oct 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned 26 May 1952 (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni for return to Sydney by Qantas flight via Manila to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplane Wellington 31 May 1952. Discharged 23 Jul 1952. Re-attested 20 Aug 1952 in Kayforce and re-emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 for Korea. Re-entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Awarded 21 days Field Punishment and committed to F.P.C. Seoul 2 Feb 1953 and released 22 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Nov 1953, to Lance Bombardier Temporary Bombardier 16 Feb 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 12 Apr 1954 and to Sergeant 19 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ on Furlough and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea two years 344 days. Applied for his discharge on compassionate grounds. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Thought to have died in Australia during 1996. |
| McINDOE, Murray Marcus (Bill) | 11844 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 28/08/2051 | 02/03/2054 | Born Dunedin on 2 Sep 1928. He was a Sub-Lieutenant undergoing training in the UK in Oct 1950 with seniority dating from 1 May 1949. Appointed to Taupo and sailed from Auckland 28 Aug 1951. Served as Watch-keeping Officer in Taupo on voyage to Japan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ in Hawea on 8 Mar 1952. Appointed to Bellona on 21 Nov 1951. Appointed to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 as Navigating Officer. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Korea via Singapore, Hong Kong and Kure. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 via Fiji. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| McINTOSH, Gordon | 207733 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Invercargill 26 May 1927. Linesman for State Hydro Dept, Islington, Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 28 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served with the battery through many of its heavy bombardments. Battle casualty 21 May 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 May 1951. Laceration of tongue, bruised right lower leg and shock. Discharged from 3 Stationary Hospital to NZRTU 28 May 1951. Also served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Committed a rash of offences in Jun and Jul 1951. Went AWOL on several occasions from six hours to 32 hours. M/O 18 Fd Regt and attached FAP to Brit JRBD to attend a cooking course. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ and furlough via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. He did not return to Korea. Discharged 21 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1867 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Otara, Auckland. Died Invercargill 16 Apr 1982 aged 54 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McINTOSH, James Kingsley | 1796 | Acting Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Timaru 12 May 1924. Entered the NZ Division of the RN 20 Oct 1939 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Philomel and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 27 Apr 1940. Drafted to Achilles 7 Oct 1940 and was involved in the first commercial convoy protection voyage across the Tasman in Dec 1940. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 May 1942 and to Able Seaman on 9 Feb 1943. Achilles was in the Solomon Islands and was damaged by Japanese bombs in Jan 1943 blowing the top off ‘X’ turret killing 13 men and wounding eight others. The ship was sent from NZ to the UK for repairs. From the arrival of Achilles to Sep James remained with his ship. Drafted to Gambia 22 Sep 1943 and sailed from the UK to join and serve with the British Pacific Fleet and conducted attacks on Japanese positions in many places in the Pacific. Able Seaman McIntosh returned to NZ on 4 Dec 1944. Although stationed in Philomel he served in several ships including Waipu, Thistle, Arbutus where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 2 May 1945 and then in HautapuI 15 May 1946–16 Apr 1947. Drafted to Bellona as Leading Seaman 1 Jul 1947. Also served in Hawea, Philomel, where he became Physical Training Instructor 2nd Class and Tamaki and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 20 Dec 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast and was involved in patrols and convoy escort and bombardment duties. Also provided navigational information in the Han River estuary. Physical Training Instructor on board ship. Advanced to Petty Officer 20 Dec 1951. On RTNZ he served out the remainder of his engagement at both Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 11 May 1954 having completed over 15 years’ service. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 and Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known whether he was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal. |
| McINTOSH, Ralph | 204551 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Dunedin 7 Aug 1924. Came from Newton, Auckland. Civil trade taxi driver in Auckland. Previous service in RNZAF (Service Number 436689) and Army (Service Number 629971). Embarked with 14th Reinforcements without authority (a stowaway) but arrived safely at 2 NZEF Base in the Middle East. He was not engaged in combat action until after his 21st birthday. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight 29 Jan 1953 to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953 and entered Korea 11 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Attached to 1 Royal Tank Regiment from 3 Sep to 22 Sep 1953. Also attached to 10 Tpt Coy for various periods. RTNZ by air from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 17Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 169 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McINTOSH, Ronald William | 12906 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Invercargill 15 Aug 1930. Grower’s Assistant from Invercargill. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman 3 Feb 1949 on a six-year engagement. Initial sea service was in Bellona. Served in Tutira 11 Feb to 2 Jul 1950. Drafted to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 3 Aug 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Aug 1950. Pukaki RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Discharged 23 Jul 1951 having fallen below Naval Physical Standards. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 25 Apr 2002 aged 71 years. |
| McINTOSH, William John | 206320 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB 28 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC and may have also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 124 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1868 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Dannevirke. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McINTYRE, Bruce | 204015 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 07/08/2053 | Born Morrinsville on 13 Dec 1929. Post Office Assistant, Morrinsville. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni circa 2 Oct 1951. Embarked Sasebo 4 Oct 1951 and entered Korea 6 Oct 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Line NCO. Later Fault Control 1 Comwel Div HQ Sigs 1952. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Flew from Iwakuni to Sydney to join the Coronation Contingent to London 1953. Issued with Korea Medal obtained from the Royal Mint by NZ Army Liaison Office, High Commission, London. Issued with entitlement to wear Coronation Medal 3 Jun 1953. Embarked on SS Captain Hobson at Glasgow for RTNZ arriving at Wellington 7 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1869 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Morrinsville. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Mention in Despatches Certificate and two MID Oak Leaves received 12 Sep 1955. Died Papamoa, near Tauranga 30 Nov 2001 aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McINTYRE, Gordon Heath | 206513 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Whanganui 28 Jan 1931. Civil trade, radio electrician. Member of 50 Sqn, NZ Air Training Corps for approx five years. Attested 12Jun 1951 in Expansion Force Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served as a signalman on attachment to 120 Mortar Battery and then 170 Mortar Battery, British Army. He was near the front lines at the battle of Maryang-San and witnessed troops preparing for an immediate retreat if the Chinese broke through the Australian lines. He was interviewed by the Korean War Foundation and this can be seen on YouTube. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 15 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953 and posted to the Territorial Force, Wellington Regt. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1870 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Wairoa. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal (despatched 9 Jul 1945) and KWSM. Living at Wairoa 2004. Attended NZKVA reunion at Whangarei 2006. |
| McINTYRE, Noel Timothy | 203913 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Living in Whangarei before enlisting in Jayforce. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (812889, Private, H.Q. Base. Fisherman from Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs J. Cotter (sister) Portland, Whangarei.) Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Served in Korea one year 230 days. Discharged 23 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McINTYRE, Thomas Henry (Tom) | 206514 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Auckland on 1 Dec 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo on a two to three-day boat trip to Pusan. Served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp and remains on X(ii) List 16 Jul 1952. RTNZ by air deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1872 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Wairoa. Living at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| McISSAC, Allen David | 203651 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born in Taranaki 13 Jan 1926. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman for service in the Navy (Service No NZ8886) on a Hostilities Only engagement. Reached rank of Able Seaman before he was discharged from RNZN to enlist in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Divisional Artillery Platoon, RNZASC, but became HQ Cook. Photographed with Gunners W Newton and R. Snowsill with small local dog in the snow early 1951. Later Promoted Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and went home to Waihi and Whangamata. Deplaned NZ 26 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McKAIN, Clive | 204477 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 18/08/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born 13 Apr 1930. Came from Mt Eden, Auckland. Served as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posting in Korea not known at present. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 24 Apr 2021 aged 91 years. The family funeral notice also mentions RNZA in Jayforce but his name does not appear in 2 NZEF embarkation Rolls Vol.14, 15, or 16. |
| McKAIN, Colin Charles Anthony | 13134 | Cook | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/08/2052 | Born Te Aroha 22 Feb 1931. Clerical cadet for NZ Railways before he enlisted in the RNZN on 22 Sep 1949 as an assistant Cook. Served at Tamaki until drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters and RTNZ 21 Aug 1952. While in Korean waters Taupo was involved in attacking a fleet of communist sampans loaded with troops who were intending to invade the friendly island of Yang-Do. She destroyed 10 of the 15 but had to quickly withdraw as the enemy gunfire from enemy shore batteries was becoming increasingly accurate. Taupo then went to a safer place behind Yang-Do and landed the ship's doctor and Sick Berth Attendant to assist with the Korean wounded. Also served in Hawea Dec 1953 to Apr 1955. Later served in both Black Prince and Bellona in two short attachments. DEE 21 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and entitled to NZDSM. |
| McKANDRY, John Lawrence | 203229 | Private | Attached 3 RAR | Australian Army | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland on 1 Oct 1930. Regular soldier. A New Zealander serving in 3 Bn, Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), Australian Army in Korea 1952–53. Presumed KILLED IN ACTION 14 May 1953. Private McKandry's body was never recovered and is therefore regarded as missing, presumed killed in action. Remembered at United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Korea, Pusan. |
| McKAY, Alister Donald | 10700 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Blenheim 22 Sep 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN 5 Apr 1945 as Boy 2nd Class. Awarded War Medal and NZ Was Service Medal. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 22 Mar 1946 while at Tamaki. Served in Achilles 27 May–17 Sep 1946 when the ship was returned to the UK. RTNZ in Bellona and served in that ship until 20 Jan 1948. Promoted Able Seaman 22 Nov 1946. Served in Arabis 21 Jan–18 Aug 1948. Drafted to Taupo 19 Aug 1948–3 Feb 1949. Promoted Leading Seaman 11 Nov 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 4 Feb 1949. Promoted Leading Seaman 11 Nov 1949. Remained drafted to this ship until 5 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. Later served again in Bellona. Promoted Acting Petty Officer. DEE 21 Sep 1952. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal issued 13 Oct 1982. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Blenheim circa 2001. Died Marlborough Hospice, Blenheim 21 Feb 2020 aged 91 years. |
| McKAY, Allan Charles | 208870 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Temuka 23 Jul 1919. Miner in State Mines, Wallsend, West Coast South Island. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. M/O Burnham Camp for emplanement. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney Australia. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 2 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Jul TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 6 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Used Insubordinate language to an Australian Lieutenant Colonel on this voyage. Result was a hefty fine. Deplaned Harewood, 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings (Flight 2) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 6 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Nelson 5 Dec 1960 aged 41 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McKAY, Barry John | 13142 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Gisborne 22 Jan 1931. Farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN 29 Sep 1949 and was granted the rate of Stoker. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki 16 May 1950. Pukaki and Tutira both sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters as part of the first New Zealand involvement in the Korean War. Both ships were involved in escort duties between Japan and Pusan and in Sep were involved in convoy protection during the assault on Inchon which was a convincing blow against the North Koreans unfortunately it did not last as the Chinese came to assist them. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 29 Sep 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 23 Dec 1950 and returned to Korea departing from NZ 28 Aug 1951. On 30 May 1952 he TSFD to HMS Belfast and served as an engine-room crew member until returning to Taupo on 12 Sep 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Later served in Black Prince. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McKAY, Berne | 13672 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Blenheim, Marlborough, 5 Aug 1935. Left school and joined the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 24 May 1951. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service 8 Apr 1952–11 Jan 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Feb 1953 while in Philomel. Served in Lachlan 25 May–2 Oct 1953. Also served in Hawea and Bellona again before being drafted to Kaniere 22 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 and served in East Asia and in Korean waters during Nov 1954–Mar 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 5 May 1954. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 4 Nov 1955–8 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 as Able Seaman. Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Berne McKay may not have completed the full tour of Royalist as he was awarded 90 days detention which was served at HMS Penguin, Singapore. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince now in the Reserve Fleet 16 Sep 1958–2 Feb 1959. Also served in Pukaki 3 Feb 1959–4 Sep 1960 and served in SE Asia based in Singapore. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 12 Feb 1960 the Acting Leading Seaman 21 Jul 1960. Acting Leading Seaman McKay was married to Miss Emiko Nakamura while he was serving in Pukaki. DEE 4 Aug 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and NZDSM. Died Auckland 22 May 2010 aged 75 years. |
| McKAY, Bruce Richardson | 208815 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Napier 24 Feb 1929. Driver for D.M. Hayward, Christchurch. Attested 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Burnham Camp. M/O Burnham Camp 6pm 17 Mar 1953 to emplanement and travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Jun 1953 but no discharge date reported. Had some offences against Routine and Standing Orders. Promoted through to Temporary Corporal 6 Aug 1953. He was posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. Now rank changed to Bombardier 6 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to Line Pine School (3 RAR) 18–24 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 10 Dec 1954. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Feb 1955 and re-emplaned at Harewood 28 Mar 1955 for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Apr 1955 from Qantas flight ex Sydney. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1955 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Apr 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ to attend typing course.15 Oct–10 Nov 1955 the returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ (Rifle team) 3 Mar 1956, M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA to NZ Base HQ. 20 Mar 1956. Was in NZ Tpt Pl 15–18 May 1956. M/O to NZ Component BCFK and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 May 1956. Emplaned Jun 1956 and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 86 days on the first trip and one year 209 days on his second trip to Korea. Discharged 1 Aug 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McKAY, Eric (Blue) | 208917 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Also WWII service. Followed by service in the Merchant Navy. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 for Japan and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 23 Mar from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 May 1955. Living in Nelson in 1996. Died Nelson, 29 Sep 1999. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McKAY, Graeme MacKenzie | 34199 | Lieutenant | HQ 1 Comwel Div | NZ Regt | 03/12/2055 | 02/11/2056 | Born 24 Sep 1930. Regular Force officer graduated from RMC Duntroon Dec 1953 and appointed Lieutenant in NZ Infantry. Appointed to Kayforce 24 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955. Promoted Temporary Captain, while employed as Liaison Officer, HQ 1 Comwel Div, 17 Dec 1955. Promoted Captain (Kayforce), 15 May 1956. Was for a short time (two weeks) posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings, Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ and deplaned at Whenuapai on 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 336 days. SOS Kayforce 9 Dec 1956 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Posted to 1 NZ Regt 30 Aug 1957. Promoted Temporary Captain 23 Sep 1957. Embarked Wellington on HMT Captain Cook 29 Nov 1957 and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I Nee Soon Camp. Appointed 2i/c ‘C’ Coy. Spent most time in Taiping–Ipoh Area. Relinquished Temporary rank of Captain 9 Dec 1958. RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 22 Dec 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later Adjutant at Waiouru as Temporary Captain, then as Staff Officer Legal at Army HQ. TSFD to Reserve of Officers List 1 Oct 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died at home, Remuera, Auckland, 24 Feb 2020 aged 89 years. |
| McKAY, Leslie John | 203610 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Gisborne 10 Sep 1925. Served in BCOF (Jayforce) Japan. Travelled on the Empire Pride. (647112, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farmer from Waipuna Station, Te Kauwhata. Next-of-kin Mrs L.M.S. McKay (mother) Waipuna Station, Te Kauwhata.) Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul in NZ Tpt Pl then in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Promoted Corporal during tour to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Manukau City 2008. Died Middlemore Hospital Auckland 2 Sep 2021 aged 97 years. |
| McKAY, Peter John | 206075 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born 5 Aug 1929. Came from Wangaehu, Masterton. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Photographed with a pet crow on his shoulder in Korea. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll 67) Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Jun 1952. Discharged from Kayforce on 27 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1878 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Masterton. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1986. |
| McKAY, Richard (Dick) | 4977 | Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Newcastle-on-Tyne, UK, 26 Oct 1925. Builders assistant before joining the RNZN on 4 May 1942 as a Boy 2nd Class on a 12-year engagement. Drafted to Leander 21 Apr 1943 and was specially rated as Ordinary Seaman 26 Apr 1943. In Jul 1943 Leander with two US light cruisers Honolulu and St Louis with 10 destroyers established radar contact with the Japanese cruiser Jintsu and five destroyers near Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands. Jintsu was sunk but all three allied cruisers were damaged by torpedoes. Leander was severely damaged but was able to make her way to Auckland for initial repairs and then to Boston shipyards for a full refit which took nearly a year to complete. Most of the crew of Leander proceeded to the UK and became crew of the repaired Achilles and came back to the Pacific and joined the British Pacific Fleet. Able Seaman McKay RTNZ 20 Sep 1945 and was briefly in Philomel before being sent to HMAS Cerberus 30 Sep 1945–8 Apr 1946 to attend a course. He then served variously between Philomel, Black Prince, Bellona, Tamaki and Philomel being advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class, Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician, Leading Electrical Mechanician and to Acting Electrician in Philomel 16 May 1951. Advanced to Electrician 21 Jun 1952. Drafted to Pukaki 4 May 1953 and sailed from NZ to serve with the RN Far East Station which included service in Korean waters monitoring the armistice. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Drafted to Bellona 24 Feb 1955 and was part of the crew that took this ship back to Britain to hand back to the RN. Advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 19 Mar 1955. He was a member of the crew that brought Royalist to NZ. Also served in Pukaki in 1959–61 in Malayan/ Singaporean waters during the Emergency. Chief Electrician 21 Oct 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star?, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and KWSM. Discharged to RA 25 Oct 1962. Living in Auckland in 2004. Died 8 Sep 2015, aged 89 years. |
| McKAY, Thomas John | 645143 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 30/04/2056 | Born Napier 3 Jul 1932. Plasterer for C.C. Bell Woodville. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Oct 1955 TSFD to 43 MASH and was discharged direct to unit 29 Oct 1955. Granted five days R&R Leave 7 to 11 Oct 1955 inclusive. Admitted 121 US Evac Hosp 18 Jan 1956 was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ, In Mar 1956 he had a raft of misdemeanours which resulted in confinement to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt Guard House and was re-committed to Brit Com MCE. Released to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni (date not given) and deplaned Auckland 30 Apr 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 139 days. Discharged 21 Jul 1956. Joined Regular Force 15 Jul 1957 and was posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked Wellington 5pm 28 Nov 1957 on HMT Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. Served in Malaya and Singapore. Served in Force Training Centre Kota Tinggi and was then with NZ Regt in the Ipoh area. Served in HQ Coy. Embarked HMT Captain Cook for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 18 Dec 1959. Discharged to the RF Reserve until 17 Jul 1962. Awarded GSM 1918 (M) on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died Whakatu 15 Feb 1987 aged 55 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McKAY, Valdimir Eric (Val) | 208816 | 2nd Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born 28 Nov 1924. Previous service from 1943 within New Zealand in the RNZAF as a wireless operator during WWII (Service No 432360). Served in Fiji on reconnaissance flights in ex Union Airways DH86 four-engine passenger planes. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Commissioned in the RNZ Sigs from Kayforce OCTU as a 2nd Lieutenant 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 11 Jul 1953. Initially posted to ‘G’ Signals Troop at 16 Fd Regt, then to H Signals Troop (CRA) then to Regimental Liaison Officer. A classmate of Lieutenant McKay, commissioned at the same time, advised that he was not good at handling men hence these moves. 2nd Lieutenant McKay then became Regt Lines Officer mainly setting radio frequencies for Div units. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Regimental Liaison Officer, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, 8 Apr 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on the New Australia. Completed the journey from Sydney to NZ by Teal flight arriving 27 Nov 1954. SOS the Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Sigs, 2 Feb 1955. Joined Territorial Force and served as Captain OC 3 Inf Bde Sigs Sqn. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 2004. Died Christchurch 16 May 2011 aged 86 years. |
| McKEAN, Graham Francis | 35322 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 24 Feb 1935. Attended Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Enlisted in the Army on 14 Jan 1952 as a Regular Force Cadet. On Graduation became a Trooper in RNZAC. Discharged at own request on payment on 14 May 1953 and noted his intention to join the RNZN. TSFD to the RNZN on 20 May 1953, retained his Army service number and commenced service as an Ordinary Seaman 21 May 1953. Served briefly in Bellona then drafted to Black Prince 4 Feb–29 Oct 1954. In Philomel 30 Oct–17 Dec 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman 21 Oct 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Dec 1954. In Tamaki and Philomel and attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 5 Apr–15 Jun 1956. On RTNZ was in Philomel briefly then to Tamaki 12 Jul 1956. Radar Controller 2nd Class 14 Jun 1956. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 as Able Seaman. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal about 1969. Later served as a Gunnery Instructor. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 29 Oct 1969. Served with Singapore Armed Forces Maritime Command 4 Nov 1971–30 Nov 1973. Promoted Warrant Officer 10 Jan 1974. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| McKEGNEY, Bernard Lawrence (Birnie) | 688247 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 02/05/2055 | Born Upper Hutt 3 Apr 1932. NZ Railways clerk, Wellington. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Retained in Australia for flight duties. Departed Sydney 29 Jul 1954 by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Aug 1954 and entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. M/I to his unit 8 Aug 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Flew to Sydney and completed the RTNZ deplaning Harewood 2 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 82 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. He did not qualify for the KWSM. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Committee member Auckland KVA 1981–82. Died St Heliers, Auckland, 18 Feb 1991 aged 59 years. |
| McKENZIE, Alan Carter | 11671 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Ashburton 21 Aug 1931. Was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1947. He had his initial training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 9 Sep 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 21 Aug 1949. Served in Rotoiti and was drafted to Tutira 9 May 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 21 Nov 1950. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but remained in Tutira until drafted to Philomel 25 Aug 1951. He later served in HMAS Watson (on course) Bellona, HMAS Watson again and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 4 Sep 1953. Back in Philomel but was disrated on 12 Mar 1954. Also served in SML 3551, Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Mar 1955. Later served in Bellona and Philomel. DEE 27 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McKENZIE, Alan Kevin | 206515 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born 29 Apr 1930. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Rank and appointment in Korea not known at this time. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in 1 Bn Wellington Regt (City of Wellington's Own) 29 Jul 1955. Poananga's Bn 1964–66. Held appointment as 2i/c B Company 19 Nov 1965. OC B Echelon Kuching 1966. Also South Vietnam. Later Major. Ex 7 RNZIR to Company 2i/c 1 RNZIR. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Sydney, Australia, 2 Aug 1988 aged 58 years. |
| McKENZIE, Alex | 208227 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Hororata, North Canterbury, 5 Sep 1926. Employed as a clerk in the Timaru P&T Dept. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Sent to Burnham camp to complete a signals course. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 11pm 22 Aug 1951 to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 29 Oct 1951. Had a few small problems adhering to Military rules. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA to Line of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn 13 Nov 1951 but no date given when he was attached to this unit. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and M/I NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953. Highest rank achieved in Korea Lance Corporal. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 24 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 25 Dec 1998 aged 62 years. |
| McKENZIE, Brian Frederick | 208141 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/11/2054 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during early Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was mainly employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. RTNZ 18 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 21 Oct 1953. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. RTNZ on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954, via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Mar 1953. Entitled to NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McKENZIE, Donald Edward | 11431 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2053 | Born Blenheim on 19 May 1931. He was employed in the sawmilling trade before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 20 Jan 1948 and then to Taupo on 3 Feb 1949–31 Jan 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 19 May 1949. Sent to HMAS Watson 1 Feb–2 Jun 1950 on course and qualified Radar Plotter 2nd Class 3 Jun 1950. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Mar 1950 followed by drafting to Kaniere on 30 Jan 1951 and then returned to Philomel in Jun 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951–21 Nov 1951 but this ship was already in Korean and Japanese waters. He cannot have taken passage in Hawea as this ship left NZ on 2 Mar 1951. Was he flown to reach his ship? He RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 served briefly in Philomel and then served in Irirangi where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 10 Jan 1952. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1954 to serve with the allied naval forces in Korea. He served the whole of this deployment and RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. On arrival back in NZ served in Philomel and Tamaki and was DEE on 18 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and NGSM (M). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McKENZIE, Donald Ivan | 208176 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Invercargill? 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for the sea voyage from Japan to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal before he was admitted to Hospital. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to Brit Com Convalescent Depot from where he was discharged to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1953 but remains on X(ii) List. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 10-Jun-1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1883 was sent 15 Jun 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Died Invercargill 4 Mar 1988 aged 61. Buried in the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. |
| McKENZIE, Ian Desmond | 206516 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Raetihi 29 May 1930. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for sea voyage from Japan to Pusan. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Nov 1952. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Brisbane and Sydney to Wellington. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Mar 1954. Living in Waikanae Nov 2000. Whanganui in 2003. Died Whanganui Hospital 7 Jul 2019 aged 89 years. |
| McKENZIE, Ian Duncan | 207807 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Clinton 12 Feb 1930. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun Number, Fox 2 gun, 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel and back to the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled from Sydney to deplane Wellington 23 May 1952 from the Teal flying boat Ararangi. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1884 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Wellington. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Hamilton 2004. Died Matamata 14 Dec 2013 aged 84. |
| McKENZIE, James Leslie (Jim) | 203805 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 11 Feb 1926. Previous service in RNZN during WWII on a Hostilities Only engagement (Service No 10118). Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver Field Regiment in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Sep 1952. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Died Christchurch, 20 Dec 2006 aged 80 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McKENZIE, John | 206378 | Lieutenant | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 10/06/2052 | Born Hororata, Canterbury 6 Apr 1911. WWII Service 2 NZEF 1939–45 (Post & Telegraph operator. Sergeant, 1st Echelon, Divisional Signals, British Empire Medal, Later Captain). Postmaster of Riccarton Post Office, Christchurch. Territorial Force 1949-1950. Appointed to the Emergency Force from 3rd Squadron (Composite) RNZ Sigs. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Commanded 19 men of Base Signals Troop at the Commonwealth Advance Base HQ in early 1951. Set up first British Telephone service and signals despatch service. OC Base Signals Troop 1950-Aug 1951, C Troop (Captain while employed as Troop Commander), 1 Commonwealth Div Signals Regt, Aug 1951–Aug 1952. Was also attached to the British 27 Bde and 28 Bde. In this role he was responsible for laying communications to the forward areas. SOS Kayforce 17 Aug 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died in motor accident 15 Sep 1958. |
| McKENZIE, John Bruce | 568544 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Christchurch 3 Jan 1931. Came from Napier. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Travelled to Korea by civil air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam to Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 11or 12 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty about 7km south-east of the ‘Hook’ in the Samich'on River area for some three months. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ arriving on Teal flight at Auckland 28 Apr 1954. RTNZ as Temporary Lance Bombardier SOS Kayforce 6 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living at Narwee, New South Wales, Australia in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and KWSM. Died Narwee, Sydney, NSW, Australia circa 2014 aged 82–83 years. |
| McKENZIE, John Foster | 11845 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waiuku on 24 Jun 1923 and was educated at Timaru Boys high School and at St Andrews College, Christchurch. He entered the RN as a special entry Cadet in 1941 and was sent to Britain in 1942 to train as a Midshipman. He was appointed to Devonshire (cruiser) and took passage in Warspite (battleship) to join Devonshire in East Africa. He served in Hawkins (cruiser) and then in Quadrant (destroyer) and took part in in a u-boat hunt off Aden. He returned to Hawkins and was involved on a convoy escort and in hunting for a Japanese submarine which sunk the ss Khedive Ismail with heavy loss of life (only 214 survivors of 1511 on board). The submarine I–27 was found and destroyed. He returned to Britain for more courses and was keen to join the submarine service. After VE day he helped receive some 120 surrendered German u-boats. In 1947 the RNZN recruited personnel for the navy especially New Zealanders who had served with the RN. His WWII awards 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Burma Star (‘Pacific’ clasp), Defence Medal and War Medal. He joined the RNZN as a Lieutenant on 21 Jul 1947. He served in Arbutus, Hawea, Echuca and Bellona and was sent to Britain as one of the officers for HMS Loch Eck which became Hawea on 18 Aug 1948 and brought her to New Zealand. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 19 Aug 1953 and appointed to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. He served for a time in Fiji with 5 Sqn, RNZAF. Back in NZ he served in Tui and then Stawell. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ and, NZGSM (K). Commodore at Defence HQ (Navy) Wellington, Nov 1975. Later Rear Admiral CB, CBE, Chief of Naval Staff 1975–77. Retired 14 Dec 1977. Awarded NZOSM, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, NZAFA with clasp and NZDSM (R). Died Auckland 28 Mar 2013 aged 89 years. |
| McKENZIE, John Kenneth | 14529 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings 7 Mar 1936. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 7 Aug 1952. He was trained as a Junior Electrical Mechanic in Tamaki and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 28 Dec 1952–7 Dec 1953 for specialist training in his field. On RTNZ he passed through Philomel and was drafted to Irirangi 15 Dec 1953. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 7 Sep 1953 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 7 Jul 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he remained in Kaniere until 16 Jan 1958. He also served in Irirangi and Lachlan and was DEE 6 Mar 1962. Later became a civilian storeman clerk. |
| McKENZIE, Kenneth Gordon | 208752 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Blenheim 16 Sep 1927. Enlisted 2 May 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Travelled onto Korea from Sasebo to Pusan for three-day voyage by ship. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed as 162 Bty Cook. One of 17 soldiers who embarked 14 Jan 1954 on HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1954 after return to NZ. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living at Stoke, Nelson in Nov 2000. Died Nelson 31 May 2017 aged 89 years. |
| McKENZIE, Kenneth James | 204478 | Gunner | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZAPC | 01/09/2052 | 06/08/2056 | Born Waimate 26 Dec 1927. Served in the Home Guard during WWII. Herd tester for Auckland Herd Improvement Assn and also NZ Co-op Dairy Co, Matamata. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 om Teal flight to Sydney and continued to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 15 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 11 Jun 1953. M/O to Div HQ Tpt Pl and CTBA 9 Sep 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ the next day. Promoted from Gunner to Temporary Sergeant during 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ to attend OCTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 for an OCTU course. Re-emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 as a Sergeant for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni on deplanement 27 Mar 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 17 Mar 1954. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant/ Temporary Lieutenant 27 Jun 1954 and to 2nd Lieutenant/ Temporary Captain 7 Feb 1955, while employed as Staff Captain ‘A’, HQ, NZ Kayforce, 7 Feb 1955. Granted a further six-month extension of service in Korea 27 Sep 1955. Between 14 Sep 1955 and 30 Apr 1956 he was often on the move between 10 Tpt Coy, NZ Base HQ, Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo. Promoted Captain, 1 Oct 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956 and M/I the same day. M/O from NZ Component BCFK, TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Jun 1956 and relinquishes appointment of Staff Captain A NZ Component BCFK. Embarked on SS Taiping and left Japan 4 Jul 1956 for Sydney. Deplaned Christchurch 6 Aug 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Completed three years 265 days service overseas. Posted to Officer Cadet Training Unit on return to NZ. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List 7 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 29 Jul 2011 aged 83 years. His daughter received the NZ War Service Medal for his Home Guard Service in Mar 2014. |
| McKENZIE, Robert Ian Askew | 15891 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Eketahuna on 9 Apr 1939. Employed as a farmhand at Pahiatua before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering). His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 9 Oct 1956. Served in Black Prince 14 Jan–1 Apr 1957. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 9 Oct 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Served in Tamaki 9 Oct 1958–5 May 1960. Discharged by Purchase 6 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| McKENZIE, Ronald James | 922795 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Embarked Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for travel to Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU to NZ Tpt Coy. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Invercargill 2 Aug 2011. |
| McKENZIE, Roy Haig | 206426 | Chaplain | ? | RNZChD | 15/06/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Waitepeka, South Otago, on 8 Oct 1916. He served in the ranks during World War II in the Middle East 1941–45, ending as YMCA Field Secretary. On RTNZ he then to the Bible Training Institute Auckland, then became a Presbyterian Chaplain and served in Waiouru. 2nd Reinforcements. Chaplain Kayforce Jul 1951 to 1953; TSFD to the RNZN as Chaplain 14 Oct 1953. Left NZ on 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Performed the burial service for Gunner Peter Rex Berry (KIA). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jul 1953 in the UK and posted to the Retired List 24 Jul 1953. Later RNZN Chaplain 1953–72. Boarded Black Prince at Malta returning from the Coronation. Was involved in Christmas Island nuclear bomb tests. Appointed MBE 1968. Principal Defence Chaplain, Wellington 14 Jul 1979. Retired 2 May 1972. Died Auckland on 13 Jan 1982 after a crippling stroke. |
| McKENZIE, Thomas Duncan | 9128 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Invercargill on 15 Jul 1927. He was a shepherd at Fairlie before enlisting in the RNZN on 3 Feb 1944 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Gambia 17 Dec 1944 and served in that ship until 26 Feb 1946 during which time he advanced to Ordinary Seaman. He was in Philomel and was then sent to Irirangi the Naval Station at Waiouru from 14 Jun 1946 to 18 Jun 1947. Drafted to Bellona 23 Sep 1948 and apart from a short break in Mar 1949 served in that ship until drafting to Hawea 18 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. He was in Hawea’ s cutter when it was swamped during treacherous conditions in the Han river. While trying to free the cutter Able Seaman McKenzie and Petty Officer Tocker were thrown into the water and carried off downstream. It was nearly an hour later before they were pulled from the water by a cutter from HMS Amethyst. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. DEE 6 May 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McKEOGH, David Frederick | 814535 | Acting Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 4 Mar 1932. He was a herd tester before he entered the RNZN on 17 Nov 1950 as an Electrical Mechanic 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further trade related courses 4 Jan–3 Jul 1951. On RTNZ he served in Bellona 17 Jul 1951–15 Mar 1954 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 22 Jul 1951. He served briefly in Kaniere and Philomel and then returned to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jul 1954–7 Jun 1955. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Jun 1954 before he left for Australia. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was one of the crew who sailed the ship to Britain to return her to the RN. He came back to NZ in Royalist via South Africa as the Suez Canal had been closed by Egypt. Back in NZ he was posted to Black Prince 2 Apr–9 May 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 1 Mar 1957. Drafted on 10 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Electrical Division. He RTNZ and was back in Philomel on 18 Feb 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer Chief Electrician on 1 Mar 1958 and was DEE on 22 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). He later became a sub-station operator in Wellington. |
| McKEOWN, Bernard John | 206517 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Wellington on 20 Sep 1929. Employed as a truck driver for NZ Express Co, Wellington. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force at Wellington on 12 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Linton Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for the sea voyage from Japan to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 9 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 19 Mar 1952 then to NZRTU and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. During the time in NZRTU he committed a number of offences which cost him money and time. Committed to 25 Canadian Fd Detention Barracks and was then TSFD to Brit Com MCE. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 14 Oct 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 20 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from a Teal flight at Wellington on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 205 days. He was away from NZ a longer time but his service did not count the time in detention. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died 26 Jul 2018 in the Gisborne area aged 88 years. |
| McKEOWN, Ian | 33390 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Dunedin 9 Feb 1929. Came from Wingatui. Transport driver for Otago Horse Transport. Enlisted 19 Apr 1949 as a Regular Force soldier. At Burnham Camp, also served in Composite Platoon at Addington. On TOD to Sutton Camp Sep 1951. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP HQ, RASC 21 Jun–2 Jul 1953 for Wireless Operators Course. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Harewood 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 255 days. SOS Kayforce 25 Jun 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Discharged 13 Jul 1954 on completion of his engagement. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| McKERCHAR, James Douglas | 30047 | Major | Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster General | RNZA | 12/12/2051 | 26/03/2053 | Born 1908 Regular Force officer. Permanent Force/Regular Force 1928–1958. WWII service in 2 NZEF 1939–45, 4 Fd Regt, later Staff Captain, 5 Inf Bde, MBE (Military) 1944. Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster General, Kayforce 1 Jan 1952–12 Mar 1953. Commanded Kayforce 6 Dec 1952–12 Feb 1953 while Brigadier Park was on leave in New Zealand. Served in Korea one year 70 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and ERII Coronation Medal 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Reposted to Regular Force 25 Mar 1953 and promoted Temporary Lieutenant Colonel. Died Wellington, 5 Jan 1966 aged 57 years. |
| McKERNAN, Bruce | 204615 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Dunedin 16 Feb 1926. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker working for Coles Construction Ltd, Putaruru. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 6 Jan 1953. His training was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953. Attached FAP to 56 RCASC to complete an Ammunition Handling Course. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1954 and CTBA 56 RCASC. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 19 May 1954 and discharged direct to unit 23 May 1954, Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 11 Aug 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med unit and was discharged to unit 3 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 3 Oct 1954 to NZ Base HQ, M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 243 days. Discharged 15 Feb 1955 and returned to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 17 Mar 1966 aged 40 years. |
| McKERNAN, Richard Bernard | 207912 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 29/01/2052 | Born Dunedin 23 Jan 1922. Labourer for NZ Railways as signals erector. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. One of three men who had turned up shortly before noon as he had been AWOL and these were escorted off the ship at the embarkation. Avoided the Military Police who were trying to prevent him re-boarding. (See Evening Post report dated 11 Dec 1950). Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He had a disdain for military Rule and Orders. Attempted to desert at Hiro 24 Nov 1951. Emplaned Qantas for RTNZ (under sentence) with ETA from Iwakuni 25 Jan 1952. Nominal Flight Roll No.48 states, “Sentence for Desertion”. Deplaned Wellington 29 Jan 1952. His time overseas was 360 days after time in detention had been deleted from his form in Korea. Discharged SNLR 16 Sep 1952. |
| McKILLOP, John William Everard | 14157 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hindhead, Surrey, UK, 25 Jul 1929. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Served in HMS Mauritius (light cruiser) in 1948 and claimed the Naval GSM with clasp ‘Palestine’ 1945–48. Came to NZ embarked on the Rangitata at London on 24 Jan 1952. He arrived in Wellington. His seniority as a Lieutenant dating from 16 Jan 1952. Served briefly in Tui, Kiwi and Euchea before being appointed to Hawea on 5 Nov 1952 and reached the ship in Japan on 20 Nov 1952 possibly taking passage in Taupo. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but remained in Hawea until 18 Oct 1953. Reverted to the Royal Navy 5 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and possibly KWSM. Lieutenant John McKillop carried the sword originally belonging to his grandfather, Midshipman Henry Frederick McKillop of HMS Calliope, who was slightly wounded at Porirua. Midshipman McKillop served in New Zealand from 1845–46 and wrote a book of his experiences Reminiscences of Twelve Month's Service in New Zealand (London, 1849). He led his men on several occasions with conspicuous gallantry in the Northern war and round Wellington, Porirua and at the Battle of Horokiwi in 1846. (Notes from And Quiet Now Their Rest, a booklet prepared by Chaplain Roy H. McKenzie, 1970.) |
| McKINNEY, John Alexander (Jock) | 208513 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Dumbarton, Scotland during 1930. Came from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs E.McL. McKinney (mother) Caledonia Terrace, Bruce Hill, Dumbarton, Scotland. Previous service in the British Army. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat bound for Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but little information available to add to his service. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 25 Apr 1954. Died Christchurch, 6 Jun 2009 aged 79 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McKINNON, Angus Thomas | 34267 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Rotorua 22 Apr 1932. Ex Regular Force Cadets (Allen Class 1950) and soldier. Served in TF in Hauraki Regt and then 1 Bn Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Labourer, Motoroa Freezing Works New Plymouth. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug and entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Sep 1954 (dislocated shoulder) TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 7 Oct 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Oct 1954 and TSDF from RNZA to RNZASC. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed 2i/c Section. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 16 Mar 1955 then to Temporary Sergeant (Storeman Sergeant) 23 Mar 1955. Posted to Det Brit Com Broadcasting Unit, 1 Comwel Div and TSFD to XV List 1 Jul 1955. Posted from Det Brit Com Broadcasting Unit, 1 Comwel Div to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. Reverted to Corporal Acting Sergeant on TSFR to NZ Roll 7 Jan 1956. M/O NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland? 13 Jun 2009 aged 77 years. |
| McKINNON, Donald Guy | 211092 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Napier 14 Jan 1931. Shepherd on family sheep run. Attested 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Admit 4 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Feb 1954 and was discharged to unit 1 Mar 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 6) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 146 days. Discharged 20 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Whangarei 7 Dec 2018 aged 87 years. |
| McKINNON, Gordon James | 206518 | Sergeant | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/08/2053 | Born Gisborne 29 Aug 1928. Mechanic from Ruatoria. Previous service in RNZAF from 1949-1950 (Service No 74135). Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy where he was employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon in Gloster Valley and Imjin River area. To be Temporary Staff Sergeant while holding the appointment of Mechanic Staff Sergeant 25 Oct 1952. Was selected for the Coronation Contingent and travelled to the UK via Hawaii and the Panama Canal on the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney. Attended the Spithead review while in the UK. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ER II Coronation Medal 1953 and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1953. Living at Opotiki in 2004. Died Opotiki 13 Jul 2009. Buried in Opotiki Lawn Cemetery. |
| McKINNON, Malcolm Ian | 207913 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Invercargill 1 Oct 1932. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, 10 Dec 1950, sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit, RNZA. Promoted Bombardier during early 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned on 7 May 1952. Re-embarked for Korea on 28 Jun 1952. Marched out to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit as Instructor 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 27 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served as Lance Corporal in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, 1955–57. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1900 was sent to an address in Invercargill on 15 Jul 1957. Living at Charleston near Westport in 1995. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Charleston 25 Jul 2001 aged 69 years. |
| McKINSTRY, Bruce Douglas | 203552 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Auckland on 26 Aug 1928. Farm labourer from Devonport. Was too young to serve during WWII but wanted to join Kayforce to emulate the service of his brothers during World War Two. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Driver in 161 Bty. Completed his tour as Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Aug 1952. Returned to Auckland. Living at Whangaparaoa in 2004. Died Auckland 1 Mar 2007 aged 78 years. |
| McKNIGHT, Brian James | 709060 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/02/2054 | 09/02/2054 | Born Wellington 20 May 1933. Motor Mechanic for Manthel Motors, Wellington. Called up for CMT and then served in the TF as a Gunner in 10 Coast Regt, RNZA for two years. M/O 10 Coast Regt 2 Feb 1954 to join Kayforce. Attested 3 Feb 1954 in Kayforce. Training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 11–25 Nov 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Nov 1954 and CTBA attached NZ Base HQ. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Nov 1955. Granted six days R&R leave 3–12 Nov 1955 inclusive. Emplaned Japan 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.1905 sent 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McKOY, Leonard Stuart Maurice | 206252 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Opunake, Taranaki 30 Jan 1929. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (828020, Signalman, 2 Div Sigs. Labourer at the Whakatane Board Mills. Next-of-kin Mr L.A. McKoy, C/–E. Emerey, Whakatane Rural Delivery.) Enlisted in KMB in Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Also served in Sigs. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952. Discharged 27 Jul 1952 and went to Oaonui, Opunake to where his father had moved. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tokoroa, 4 Aug 1997 aged 68 years. |
| McLANACHAN, John Selwyn George | 206383 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/03/2054 | Born Whangarei 29 Dec 1921. Served in 2 NZEF 1941–45. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.9 p.256 as a 2nd Lieutenant for 29 Light Anti-Aircraft Regt with Service No 9729. This is an error as 14 LAA was the NZ Light Anti-aircraft Regt. If 29 is correct he went to 29 Battery 6 Fd Regt. Perusal of his service record may solve this puzzle. He sailed from New Zealand between 1 Jul–31 Dec 1942. Territorial Force 1949-1950. He was from Devonport when appointed to the Emergency Force from 13th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regt, RNZA. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Forward Observation Officer for 16 Fd Regt. Shown as embarking Iwakuni on 7 May 1952 for RTNZ for discharge deplaning Auckland on 10 May 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953. OC 163 Bty for a few days 15 Mar–5 Apr 1953. Then Battery Commander 161 Bty circa May–Dec 1953. RTNZ as Major. SOS Kayforce 30 May 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 1994. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLAREN, Gordon Harry | 13448 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 9 Mar 1932. Entered the RNZ on 22 Sep 1950 as an Assistant Steward. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Dec 1950–8 Apr 1951 and then to HMAS Penguin for further training he RTNZ on 20 Apr 1951 and was drafted to Lachlan 5 May 1951–1 Feb 1952. Advanced to Steward on 22 Jul 1951. He served in Bellona 2 Feb 1952–11 Jan 1953 and then served in Tui 12 Jan–24 Mar 1953. He served in Philomel, Irirangi, where he advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local) then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Apr 1954–25 Sep 1955 and advanced to Steward on 1 Jul 1955. He served in Tamaki from 26 Sep 1955 until he was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. He was replaced, like several others, by cooks and stewards from the Hong Kong section of the Royal Navy. These RNZN men were held in HMS Terror, Singapore, until transport was arranged for their return to Philomel in Aug 1957. Served in the Supply and Secretarial Division. He then served in Rotoiti 30 Sep 1957–18 Jun 1958 and was involved in Operation Grapple in Nov 1957. He was still in Rotoiti in May 1958 when she sailed for Singapore. He may have just qualified for the NGSM (M) and came back to NZ in Royalist being in that ship 14 Jun 1958 to 2 Sep 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward on 1 Aug 1958. He then served in Philomel, then Tamaki and was sent to Britain in Apr 1960 as one to bring Otago to NZ when she was commissioned. He remained in Otago until drafted to Philomel on 27 Sep 1961. DEE 20 Sep 1962 and joined the RNZFR 21 Sep–19 Aug 1963. Discharged from RNZFR to re-join the RNZN on 20 Aug 1963 as Petty Officer Steward. He served again in Royalist and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Steward on 1 May 1965. He also served in Philomel and Blackpool and was Discharged to RA on 19 Aug 1971. Awarded the Naval LS&GS Medal on 28 Nov 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZSSM and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| McLAREN, Ian Matthew | 206902 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/09/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Masterton 24 Jan 1930. Farmhand for P.C. Bettingfield, of Matamau north of Dannevirke. Attested 15 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 16 Sep 1953. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 12–14 Mar 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Accidentally injured 19 Apr 1954 (burns to face). Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 19–21 Apr 1953 and again discharged to his unit. A third visit to 37 Canadian Fd Amb 1–5 May 1953 occurred and was again posted back to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1953, to Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 10 Dec 1953. Appointed 2i/c Workshop Section. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Mar 1954. He was also promoted Corporal on 2 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. SOS Kayforce 16 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Masterton Hospital 14 Jul 1993 in his 64th year. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLAUCHLAN, Ian William | 208228 | Corporal | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 6 Apr 1929. Came from Christchurch. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (821232, Temporary Lance Corporal, Infantry Corps. Clerk from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs E. McLauchlan (mother), Christchurch.) Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. One of the few married men in Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and medals sent to Grafton, Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1952. Died Christchurch, 8 May 1998. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| McLAUGHLIN, Allan James | 708649 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953 (R&SO Part II of 3 Nov 1953). M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkment and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Wellington, 21 Nov 1998. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McLAUGHLIN, Edward Michael Noel | 206904 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington 25 Dec 1920. Clerk at the Land and Income Tax Department, Wellington. Enlisted in 2 NZEF on 31 Jan 1942. Served in 39 Composite AA Regt in Fiji 26 May 1942–27 Oct 1943. RTNZ 11 Nov–30 Dec 1943 then returned to Fiji where he served in 4 Bn Fiji Training Regt. 4 Jan 1944 to 5 May 1945. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Attested in Kayforce at Wellington on 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney 11 Aug 1952 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan, on 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 22 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 3 Sep 1952 and was TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA. Posted to NZ Base HQ 30 Jun 1953. Posted to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo and TSFD to the X(v) List 30 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier (Cashier) 23 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (Cashier) 6 Nov 1953 and to Sergeant 20 Oct 1954. Admitted CDS, Tokyo 29 Nov 1954. Died in Japan of natural causes (Haemorrhage) 30 Nov 1954. Buried in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to his mother on 23 Jul 1955. His mother was awarded the President of Korea's Medallion as a personal token to next of kin of NZ Servicemen who had lost their lives in Korea. Awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. The NZ Memorial Cross was sent to his mother after being notified of the entitlement in Feb 1961. His NZOSM was presented to his son Mr M. Manson at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on 27 Nov 2003. |
| McLAUGHLIN, James Francis | 206905 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born 9 Jul 1927. Came from Karori, Wellington. Served in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Discharged 29 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Also served in 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later Sergeant RNZEME. Posted to Base Workshop, Trentham Camp, 16 Dec 1971. Still at same unit in Nov 1975. Died 22 Jul 1987 aged 60 years. |
| McLAUGHLIN, Leo Noel | 206799 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Napier 25 Dec 1927. Came from Woodville. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement–2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane Iwakuni Japan 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea circa 14 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953 for further training courses. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Napier in Nov 2000. |
| McLAY, Douglas Peter | 818189 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/03/2053 | 05/03/2054 | Born Christchurch 9 Apr 1931. Commercial Traveller for Hutchison White Ltd, Christchurch. Attested 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA circa 11 Dec 1952. Went on TOD to Rangiora 9–13 Feb 1953. M/O Burnham 6pm 24 Mar 1953 for embarkation. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Civil to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 15 Jun 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 30 Jun 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged from there 1 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Oct 1954 and appointed Sigs NCO. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 13 Sep 1953 for Artillery training course. CTBA to CATC Inchon 10 Sep 1953 and returned to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to X(v) List (for attendance at OCTU course) 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. To report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Served overseas 244 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 25 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve and did not return to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Stoke 11 Jun 1974 aged 43 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| McLAY, Ian Ronald Gordon (Jock) | 13160 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Taumarunui 31 Dec 1930. Was involved in farming before he enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. After completing his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Pukaki 3 Jul 1950 and sailed together with Tutira to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces. Both ships were involved in escort duties between Japan and Pusan and in Sep were involved in convoy protection during the assault on Inchon which was a convincing blow against the North Koreans unfortunately it did not last as the Chinese came to assist them. RTNZ 30 May 1951. In Philomel 28 Jul 1951 and was sent to HMAS Watson on course 25 Nov 1951–21 Apr 1952. Returned to Philomel 22 Apr 1952 then to the Reserve Fleet 15 Jan 1953. Also served in Korean and Malayan waters on HMNZS Pukaki from 21 Sep 1953 to 28 Sep 1954. He then returned to Philomel and was DEE 12 Oct 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Died Whanganui 18 Jul 2012 aged 81 years. |
| McLEAN, Aeon Duncan James | 206906 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Wairoa, East Coast 5 May 1927. Farm hand at Okare Station, Wairoa. Enlisted 6 Mar 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 17 Jan 1953 and discharged to his unit the next day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Troop Vehicle Mechanic 25 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 Nov 1953 and appointed MT Bombardier and was promoted to Bombardier 25 Mar 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt 25 Mar 1954 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Based HQ 28 Mar 1954. Embarked 19 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia to Wellington 19 May 1954. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged 21 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Tauranga 2 Mar 2018 aged 90 years. |
| McLEAN, Alexander Murdock | 208406 | Staff Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Quarry Hills, Southland 2 Aug 1922. Came from Timaru. During WWII he served in the Home Guard in the Tokanui District (Niagara) in Southland. Was awarded the NZ War Service Medal for this service. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (629365, Private, Infantry. Farm hand from Eltham, Taranaki. Next-of-kin Mrs D.M. Thompson (mother) Eltham.) Truck and grader driver for NZ Shipping Co, Timaru. 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to Workshop Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, 24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea two-days later. Admitted to Norwegian MASH 31 May 1952 and was TSFD to 60 Indian Fd Amb. Discharged from 60 Indian Fd Amb to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jun 1952. Attached FAP HQ RASC 1 Comwel Div (NCO School) 8–29 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Mar 1953 (Ordnance Artificer Corporal), Temporary Corporal 25 May 1953, Corporal 26 Jun 1953, Temporary Sergeant 6 Jul 1953 (Ordnance Artificer Sergeant – a hard working reliable NCO) and to Temporary Staff Sergeant 24 Sep 1953 (MSS). Staff Sergeant rank substantiated 1 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving at Wellington on Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas two years 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1954. Died Timaru, 27 Dec 1988. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| McLEAN, Basil Leslie | 204028 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Te Puke 7 Jul 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF in Army and RNZAF (43113389) and reached Leading Aircraftman rank. His RSA plaque states ‘4211338, 1939–45, Korea, Leading Aircraftman, RNZAF’ and his death date and age. The RNZAF did not serve in Korea and his RNZAF Service was from 1943 to War’s end. There are no initials for RNZA in this plaque. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Died Manukau, Auckland, 7 Jul 1923 aged 83 years. |
| McLEAN, Edward James | 204186 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Korea and was posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Travelled by train to Tok Chong. Also attached RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McLEAN, George Alec | 208631 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. He was a signaller in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1918 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Waikari. Died Amberley, 14 Mar 2008. |
| McLEAN, H J | 0 | Captain | Attached KSLI | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Came from Napier. Forward artillery observation officer attached to the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Little info obtained for this man. Was involved in the heavy Chinese attack on the Shropshire's position. Two New Zealanders were killed (Gunner A Bailey. Gunner N.G. Garland the radio operation was missing and later known to have become a Prisoner of War) and five wounded in action. |
| McLEAN, Murray Robert | 208142 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Wellington 21 Jun 1928. He was a garage attendant for wright Stevenson Ltd, Oamaru. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin at 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 25 Aug for Korea. Posted to and M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl, RNZASC 28 Aug 1951. A photo, given by Gunner Matthews and published in K Force Despatches of May 2004, shows a group of 163 Bty drivers Gunner Smith, McGee, McLean, L Maney, himself and Gunner Fredrickson. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Wellington 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 17 Mar 2017 aged 89 years. |
| McLEAN, Robert Donald | 15468 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waimate 7 Sep 1939. Schoolboy. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 22 Sep 1955. He served in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 7 Mar 1956. Junior Seaman 20 Dec 1956. In Philomel 7 Jan 1957 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Mar 1957. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 7 Feb 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Also served in Black Prince and Kaniere. Sent to the UK on 7 Jan 1961 and became one of the crew that brought Taranaki to NZ. Discharged by Purchase 30 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Medals offered for sale on TradeMe 29 Aug 2011. Later a salesman in Auckland 1962. |
| McLEAN, Terence George (Terry) | 708471 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Timaru 29 Apr 1932. Came from Wellington where he had been working on the Rimutaka railway tunnel for Knudsen Downer. 5th Reinforcements. Travelled by Teal flying boat from Wellington to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. 10 Tpt Coy served in C, B and A Platoons. Involved in moving troops, rations, ammunition and the whole gambit for supporting 161 and other Commonwealth Units. Attached to Britannia Camp 2 Aug–2 Sep 1953. Served in various places south of the 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ by similar means as the journey north and deplaned Harewood. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 26 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment). Living in Bell Block, New Plymouth in 2004. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died New Plymouth 6 Jan 2016 aged 83 years. |
| McLEAN, William James | 14099 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Invercargill 21 Mar 1933. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN as an Assistant Steward on 24 Jan 1952 on an eight-year engagement. He was trained in Tamaki and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 18 Apr–3 Jul 1952 for further training in his trade. On RTNZ drafted to Bellona 4 Jul 1952–11 Jan 1953 and advanced to Steward on 24 Sep 1952. He served in Philomel, Tamaki and Hawea before he was drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1954 bound for Singapore and Korea to serve with the British Far East Fleet. She RTNZ on 19 Jul 1955 and he remained in this ship until drafted to Black Prince on 14 Nov 1955. He also served in Wakefield, Pukaki, Philomel and Royalist but RUN from this last ship on 30 Jan 1960 but was recovered on 13 Feb 1960 and returned to Royalist. He later served in Philomel and Pukaki and returned to Philomel for the final part of his engagement. Discharged on Compassionate Grounds ‘Free’ 19 Feb 1963. Awarded UN Korea medal and entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| McLEAY, Peter Robin | 12549 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born St Clair, Dunedin, New Zealand on 11 Dec 1929. Employed as a solicitor’s clerk before he entered the RN on 20 Feb 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 795587. After his initial training in St Vincent he was drafted to Ganges the RN Boys Training School on 5 Apr 1946. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Aug 1946 and to Signalman Boy on 1 Jun 1947. He underwent further training in Mercury the RN Signals School. He was drafted to Theseus (Colossus-class carrier) 7 Sep–11 Nov 1947. Theseus was in Singapore and he was drafted to London (heavy cruiser) 12 Nov 1947–7 Nov 1948 which was also in the Far East. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 11 Dec 1947. He TSFD to the RNZN on 11 Dec 1947 while in Singapore and was drafted to HMNZS Taupo on 8 Nov 1948. It appears that he joined the ship in Singapore. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel for a year and was drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Feb 1950. Advanced to Signalman on 14 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus on course 29 Dec 1951–17 Mar 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Black Prince on 15 Jan 1953. Advanced to Leading Signalman on 15 Sep 1953. DEE on 7 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharge from the RNZN he lived at Brown’s Bay, Auckland. Died 1 Apr 2020 aged 90 years. |
| McLENNAN, Thomas Ian Doig (Tom) | 30595 | Lieutenant | ? | RNZAEC | 10/02/2054 | 06/12/2054 | Born 8 Jun 1924. Serving Regular Force officer. BA, Dip. Ed. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 13 Feb. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Dec 1954 and deplaned Auckland 6 Dec 1954. SOS Emergency Force and re-posted to the Regular Force, 7 Jan 1955. Was a teacher at the RF Cadet School during the mid-1950s and would have been well known by many ex Cadets. Living at Point Chevalier, Auckland, circa 2002. Died Auckland Public Hospital 16 Dec 2009. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| McLEOD, Atanatiu Te Puni Baldwin | 206185 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/01/2052 | Born Petone 26 Aug 1932. He was a vehicle body builder in the Ford Motor Coy facility Seaview Road Lower Hutt. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB but gave his birthdate as 26 Aug 1928. Photographed at Waiouru in Auckland Weekly News late 1950 while digging gun pit for Bren Gun. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He did not adhere to Military Orders and commands. Discovered he was under-age 19 Nov 1951 and was to be RTNZ. AWOL 27 Nov–1 Dec 1951 (three days 11 hours). By this time he had forfeited 77 days’ pay and had 14 days in detention. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Jan 1952 to Sydney. Embarked Wanganella at Sydney and disembarked Auckland 14 Jan 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 2 May 1952 and posted to a TF Unit. Served overseas one year 36 days. Re-enlisted on 3 Feb 1954 with his true birthdate and emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Jun and re-entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Jun 1954 TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharge direct to his unit 13 Jul 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 12 Aug and discharged from Brit Com Comm Z unit 14 Aug 1954. Re-admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Aug 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 5 Oct 1954 to NZ Base HQ. AWOL 11.59pm 5 Oct 1954 to 4.30pm 6 Oct 1954. 10 days CB and £2 fine. AWOL again six days 12.5 hours. 27 days detention and 28 days forfeiture of pay. AWOL twice more and further failures. TSFD to the NZ Roll 20 Feb 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Ohakea 4 Mar 1955 from RNZAF Hastings. Combined service overseas one year 312 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Petone, Lower Hutt. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1921 was sent to an address in Petone on 15 Jul 1957. Served in the RNZAF mainly in Hobsonville as a coxswain 2 Oct 1957 to 19 Jul 1961 and was discharged (own request due to health) as a Leading Aircraftman. Died Thames 23 Jul 1987 aged 55 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLEOD, Colin Gordon | 208143 | Temporary Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2054 | Born Palmerston, Otago 2 Apr 1928. Employed as a clerk for A.S. Patterson, Dunedin. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. To be Temporary Corporal while QM Storeman while at sea. Flown from Darwin 11pm, 22 Aug 1951 to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Reverts to Signalman on ceasing to be QM Storeman 23 Aug 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Dec 1951 and M/I to his unit 20 Dec 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 May 1952 and appointed (OWL (Operator Wireless & Line) NCO) to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 12 Aug 1952. M/O to N Z Reinforcement Training Unit 27 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ as an Instructor and deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned 6 May 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 as an instructor. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1953. Attached FAP to Sigs Trg Camp Inchon 8 Jun 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and YSFD to NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953. M/O from NZ Base HQ to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn (for temporary postal duties) and remained on the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ. Travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954. This second deployment was of 290 days. Total service overseas two years 307 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLEOD, Donald | 914027 | Lieutenant | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZAC | 02/11/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Oamaru 24 Feb 1932. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) in 1 Armoured Car Regt (NZ Scottish) 19 Dec 1952. Regular Force officer attested in the Army 16 Feb 1954. TSFD and M/I to Kayforce 26 Oct 1956. Emplaned Christchurch 2 Nov 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by air and deplaned Seoul, Korea 10 Nov 1956. Posted to HQ NZ Kayforce as Chief Clerk. TSFD to NZ Roll 167 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. SOS Kayforce 1 Sep 1957 and reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Lieutenant. Appointed Instr, NZ Armoured Depot on reposting from Kayforce, 19 Sep 1957. Appointed Assistant Adj, HQ 2 NZ Regt, Waiouru, 15 Jan 1959. Advance party for 2 NZ Regt Oct–Nov 1959 and appointed Int Officer in the Bn. Medal received at 2 Echelon, Singapore on 11 Nov 1960. Staff Captain Quartermaster Operations (Air) Land Forces HQ Borneo. GSM 1962 (Borneo) and Mentioned in Despatches, 24 May 1966. Posted to Retired List 23 Oct 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| McLEOD, Edward Rawnsley (Ted) | 203806 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Whangarei 22 Sep 1924. Enlisted in Kayforce in Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed as a Driver Operator in 161 Bty. Remained at Pusan, where he spent some time before he moved north eventually arriving at Imjin River Area. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Dec 1951. Mentioned that bis Bty supported several British Regiments, the Australians and Canadians and also the South Koreans. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Oct 1952. Living at Tauranga in Nov 2000. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Tauranga, peacefully 4 Nov 2021 at the great age of 97 years. |
| McLEOD, Ian Alexander | 208632 | Sergeant | ? | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Came from Gleniti, Timaru. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight (Ararangi) 22 Jul 1952 from Wellington to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Temuka, 12 Jan 1998. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLEOD, John Graeme | 14754 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kohukohu, Hokianga Harbour on 26 Oct 1937. Employed as a boiler stoker and cleaner in Waiouru Camp before he entered the RNZN on 9 Apr 1953. After training in Tamaki, he was drafted to Black Prince as Boy 1st Class on 12 Mar 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Apr 1955. He NZ then served in Stawell and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson 20 Apr–24 Jun 1956 and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 20 Jun 1956. Returned to Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Jun 1956. Served in Irirangi and was drafted to Royalist on 4 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage and was in Korean waters for a period from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 1 Oct 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and served in Philomel. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 7 Nov 1958. Served in Tamaki 6 Dec 1959 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) on 5 Feb 1960. Sent to Maori 4 Jun 1960 as a crewman for Otago and was drafted to 22 Jun 1960 and sailed this ship to join the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 7 Jul 1960. Later served in Philomel, Otago, Tamaki, Otago again from 6 Apr 1964–29 Sep 1965 then Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 25 Oct 1967. Awarded GSM 1962 with ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasp and later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| McLEOD, Kenneth Roderick | 208578 | Craftsman | ? | RNZEME | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Cromwell 28 Nov 1930. Came from Mornington, Dunedin. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight (Ararangi) 22 Jul 1952 from Wellington to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement changed from RNZEME to RNZA and is shown as a Gunner. Later shown as Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving on Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 2 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1925 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 4 Jan 1978 aged 47 years. |
| McLEOD, Norman | 204440 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/08/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Came from Warkworth, Northland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. To be Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952. To be Corporal 28 Oct 1953. Emplaned 27 Feb 1954 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 2 May 1954 and posted to TF Unit shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1926 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Warkworth. Entitled or issued NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McLEOD, Stewart Angus | 11503 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Christchurch 12 Jan 1928. He was a scholar (schoolboy) before he entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 15 May 1947 on a six-year term. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was then drafted to Waiouru (Irirangi) on 3 Jun 1948–9 Sep 1949. He returned to Philomel, but it was not long before he was back in Waiouru. Advanced to Telegraphist 15 Nov 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 5 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces. Both ships were involved in escort duties between Japan and Pusan and in Sep were involved in convoy protection during the assault on Inchon which was a convincing blow against the North Koreans. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950 and he remained in Pukaki until drafted to Lachlan 27 Jan 1951–6 Apr 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Local) 5 May 1952. DEE 14 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Napier? on 11 Jun 2015 aged 86 years. |
| McMAHON, John | 207734 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Previous service in British Army (?) and Merchant Navy. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned 10 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and flew by Qantas to Sydney. Continued on a Teal flight to deplane NZ on 16 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McMAHON, John Bernard (Bernie) | 208606 | Craftsman | 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD | RNZEME | 22/07/2052 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 25 Jan 1928. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Spent first 15 months of his Tour of Duty posted to 28 Field Engineer Regiment Light Aid Detachment (workshops). Then moved to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air to deplaned Wellington 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Mar 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Dunedin in 1996. Later awarded NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. Died Dunedin 19 Jun 2013 aged 85 years. |
| McMAHON, Rory Francis | 203553 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/10/2051 | Born Wellington on 7 Aug 1924. Previously served in RNZN 1943–46 with Service No NZ8454. Reached rate of Able Seaman. Employed as an Interior decorator in Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a driver in the Artillery Platoon. Was evacuated to NZ for medical reasons as a ‘walking case’ with ETD Japan on 22 Oct 1951. Deplaned Auckland 25 Oct 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Dec 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Ponsonby, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned initially to Naenae. |
| McMAHON, Vincent Edward | 208835 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born 24 Apr 1929. Came from Invercargill. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in training. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Civil Air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal during his service in Korea. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Discharged 12 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1931 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 2001. |
| McMANUS, Frank | 12147 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Ancoats Military Camp, Lancashire 28 Aug 1915. He was a general labourer and grocer’s assistant before he entered the Royal Navy but little information has emerged about this service. His posting card contains no information regarding his RN Service. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London as an Able Seaman on a three-year engagement from 14 Jun 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt which was renamed HMNZS Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. He was a crewman in Pukaki when she was sailed to NZ and he remained in her on arrival in this country. He passed a trade test for painter on 6 Dec 1949 and returned to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces. (See Stewart McLeod q.v.) Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel until DEE 30 Jun 1951. On Discharge he remained living in Devonport, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McMANUS, Patrick Francis | 206600 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. At NZ Base HQ and was punished for misdemeanours 22 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1932 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Hamner. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McMASTER, John | 12759 | Petty Officer Radio Electrician | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland 12 Nov 1922. Served in the RN WWII with Service No D/MX102018. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star clasp ‘Pacific’, Defence Medal, War Medal. Unfortunately the ships and station in which he served are not on his posting card. Enlisted in RNZN 14 May 1949 at Maori as Leading Radio Electricians Mate. Was a member of the crew that brought Rotoiti to NZ exercising with the Mediterranean Fleet on the voyage. Served in Kiwi and in Philomel between 10 Sep 1949 and 27 Feb 1950. Drafted top Irirangi 7 Feb 1950–30 Jul 1951. Drafted to Taupo 31 Jul 1951 and left for Korea in that ship on 21 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Radio Electrician (Local) 28 Dec 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Stayed with Taupo until 26 Jan 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 27Jan–13 May 1953. DEE 13 May 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Living at Papatoetoe in Nov 2000. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Papatoetoe 29 Jul 2016. |
| McMATH, Roy Caldwell | 208871 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Gore 5 Oct 1927. Lorry driver foe W.L. Paramenter, Contractor, Riversdale, Attested 27 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp M/O Burnham Camp 6pm 2 Jun 1953 for emplanement. Travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC 27 Jul 1953. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA HQ RASC 25 Sep 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 28Nov and was discharged direct to unit 5 Dec 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood from Teal (RMA Arahia Flight 5) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 173 days. Discharged from Kayforce from Kayforce 21 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 25 Jan 2007 aged 79 years. |
| McMEEKING, Robert David (Bob) | 208514 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/02/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Dunedin 19 Apr 1927. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin and Manila. Able Troop OP team, 161 Bty HQ Troop. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour and M/I to NX Base HQ 16 Apr 1953. Later Sergeant. Served in the Sami Chon Valley Operation, Hill 159 Operation. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. RTNZ by Air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Discharged 25 Apr 1954. Living in Nelson in 1996. Later received RSA Merit Badge and certificate. He is still alive in Richmond, Nelson, 19 Sep 2022 aged 95 years. |
| McMILLAN, Brian Vincent | 14685 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Taumarunui 24 Mar 1936. Shepherd before joining RNZN. Enlisted in RNZN on 22 Jan 1953 as Junior Assistant Steward 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 21 May–4 Sep 1953. Returned to Tamaki and advanced to Assistant Steward 24 Sep 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jun 1954–23 Sep 1955. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955. RTNZ and as a member of the crew that sailed Bellona back to the UK to return her to the RN. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and returned to NZ in Royalist. Was involved with the Suez affair during the period 31 Oct–22 Dec 1956. Returned to Philomel 8 Apr 1957. Also served in Lachlan, Otago, Taranaki and Pukaki. Acting Leading Steward while in Pukaki 21Jul 1963. Served again in Royalist 29 Oct 1964–26 Apr 1966 and was awarded the GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ for that service. Later served in Blackpool and was a member of the crew that brought that ship back to New Zealand. His last ship was Inverell and covered the two final months of his service. Discharged by Purchase 15 May 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| McMILLAN, Donald | 211058 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast, on 2 Jun 1924. Labourer and chamber-hand for Gisborne Sheep Farmers' Co works, Tokomaru Bay in 1942. Served 5 months as a Signalman in the Military Training Camp at Hicks Bay in 1942. Also in NZ Temporary Staff from 18 Jan 1943. Was also in the Harvest Pool at Ashburton in 1945. Served in 2 NZEF in BCOF Japan with Service No 428671. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Discharged from 2 NZEF 2 Oct 1947. Labourer for Templeton and Son, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Nov 1953; Lance Corporal 10 Dec 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Section; Temporary Corporal 26 Jun 1954; Corporal Temporary Sergeant 12 Oct 1954 and appointed RDI (Regimental Driving Instructor?) Sergeant; and then to Sergeant 20 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia arriving at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 187 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Nelson in 2009. Died Nelson 26 May 2013 aged 89 years. |
| McMILLAN, James Duncan | 203758 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 25/11/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born 8 Nov 1926. Came from Whangarei. Previous service in BCOF Japan. (663857, Driver, NZASC, Motor Salesman from Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs B.E. McMillan (mother), Kensington Ave, Whangarei.) Photographed on board the freighter Ganges as a member of the Advance Party No.2, which contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Storeman Clerk, Force Headquarters. Promoted Corporal during the tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 10 May 1952. Discharged 29 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1935 was sent on 13 Jul 197 to an address in Whangarei. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1989. |
| McMILLAN, Kim Heegaard | 709133 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, on 2 Aug 1933. His mother’s Danish maiden name was Heegaard hence his middle name. Serving in 3rd intake CMT. TF soldier who served in 14 Comp AA Regt then 10 Coast Regt RNZA. Carpenter and journeyman working for A.G. Wells, Owen Street. Wellington. Attested Wellington 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. His training for Korea was conducted Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 31 Jan 1955 and was discharged from Brit Com Fd Hosp 24 Feb 1955. He was again admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–16 Mar 1955 and again 17–24 Dec 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Jun 1955 and to Lance Corporal 25 Jan 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Mar 1956. It took three days to travel from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to NZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. |
| McMILLAN, Ronald | 13481 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hamilton 30 Nov 1932. Employed by Post & Telegraph Department before entering the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as Ordinary Seaman. After basic training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 17 Sep 1951–30 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea as an Able Seaman 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 8 Aug 1952. Seaman Gun crew. Noted the extremes of temperature in winter and summer. Arrived Sasebo, Japan 1 Sep 1952 to relieve Taupo and next day sailed for duty off the west coast of Korea on patrols and bombardment duties. During patrol in Mar 1953 provided naval gunfire support to garrison on Yang-Do Island after landing by enemy troops. Controlled air strikes and under shore lire. Later in month supported Guerrilla raid on mainland and again came under return fire which was avoided by making smoke and varying speed whilst maneuvering. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but stayed with his ship until 2 Nov 1953. Sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug–21 Dec 1954. Later served in Stawell and Mako. In Sep 1958 recommended for Sailmaker's Mate. DEE 29 Nov 1958 and joined NZ Police Force. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZ Police Long Service Medal and KWSM. Ron supplied a list of names of former crew of Hawea2 Feb 1952 deployment. This provided a great start point for the Naval Roll but some records have still not been identified because of a lack of Service Nos and initials. |
| McMILLAN, Roy Victor | 203834 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Field Regiment Signaller. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. |
| McMILLAN, William | 920866 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 21/04/2054 | 05/11/2054 | Came from Kaitangata, Otago. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. RTNZ For compassionate reasons. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas 196 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1939 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Kaitangata, South Otago. SOS Kayforce and posted to a TF unit. |
| McMILLAN, William Henry Noel | 211102 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 08/04/2055 | Previous service in BCOF Japan. (815452, Sapper, NZE. Carpenter from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mr D.K. McMillan (brother), Wellington.) Also served in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1952. Travelled from Sasebo by sea and entered Korea about four days later. Unit in which he served not known. RTNZ 8 Apr 1955. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 28 Jun 1955. |
| McMINN, Patricia Stella | 0 | Ms | — | Concert Party | 28/01/2053 | 22/08/2054 | See CROAD, Patricia Stella (nee McMINN) |
| McMULLAN, Patrick Joseph John | 208652 | Lieutenant | ? | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gore, Southland 20 Jul 1918. Served during WWII and in Jayforce with Service No 401282 which is probably an RNZAF number. Appointed to Kayforce 1 Feb 1952. Went to Korea as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat at Evans Bay Wellington. Entered Japan 17 May 1952. Temporary Captain while employed as Administration Officer, 1 Aug 1952. Relinquished appointment as Administration Officer, 19 May 1953. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva, Fiji and disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Korea one year 265 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, with the rank of Captain on 9 May 1954. He Returned to Dunedin. Died Mater Hospital Dunedin 5 Jun 1984. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and possibly KWSM. |
| McMULLEN, Ross | 203929 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born 20 Jun 1929. Came from Hamilton? Enlisted in Kayforce during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted initially to the NZRTU. Promoted through to Sergeant. Later posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as Gun Sergeant No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby to Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 263 days. Discharged 29 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1941 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Hamilton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1993. |
| McMURCHY, John Richard | 208746 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born 21 May 1927. Came from Mayfield via Ashburton. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Served as a cook in an unknown RNZASC transport unit possibly 10Tpt Coy of NZ Div Tpt Pl. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas two years 22 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Nov 1954. Died Ashburton, 5 May 1994. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McMURDO, Stewart Dawson | 208185 | Gunner | ? | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born 28 Oct 1924. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Unitor appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 7 Sep 1988 aged 63 years. |
| McMURTRIE, Donald Arthur | 11229 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Palmerston North, 21 Apr 1930. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as a Boy 1st Class on 7 May 1947 for his first sea service and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 21 Apr 1948. Served in Philomel 16 Oct 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 21 Oct 1949. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb–21 Jul 1949 and then served in Waiouru (Later Irirangi) to 16 Mar 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Mar 1950–22 Dec 1950. Pukaki Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 an RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Lachlan and Black Prince where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 28 Dec 1952. He returned to Philomel and then went back to Black Prince on 1 Nov 1953. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 28 Dec 1953 and was DEE on 20 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| McNAB, James Forbes | 206800 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 07/06/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Hastings 10 Feb 1925. Previous service as a Leading Aircraftman with Service No 445441 in the RNZAF 23 Nov 1944 to 20 Jan 1946. Emplaned for the Pacific Theatre 29 Mar 1945 and served on Guadalcanal and Espirito Santo (now Vanuatu) and RTNZ 12 Nov 1945. Employed as a storeman for Francis Holmes Ltd, Taranaki St, Wellington. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement in Linton Camp on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight as a Sapper on Teal aircraft to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt and served in 12 Fd Sqn. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Apr 1953 as a Battle Casualty wounded by mine blast causing superficial injuries to face and both forearms. Discharged from hospital to 28 Fd Engr Regt RE on 8 May 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll on and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt on 4 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 3 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington where he deplaned 17 Feb 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged 19 Apr 1954 soon after return to NZ. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| McNABB, Edward Alan | 784228 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 25/03/2053 | 03/07/2054 | Born 16 Mar 1930. Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 as a Craftsman. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 5 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 109 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1944 was sent 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Nelson, 6 Apr 1999. |
| McNAMARA, Ivan John | 206188 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Whanganui 12 Mar 1924. Previous service in the Army. Storeman for Vacuum Oil Coy Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Trained in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. M/I 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Tpt Pl 24 Sep 1951. Committed several breaches of military discipline 25 Sep 1951 and again 8 Feb 1952. Posted direct to unit 5 Mar 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66 p.2) Iwakuni on 26 May 1952 for travel to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was away from NZ for one year 174 days. Served overseas one year 114 days but lost 60 days because of severe punishments. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.1945 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to his given address in Whanganui. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 23 Feb 1989 aged 64 years. Buried Aramoho Cemetery. |
| McNAMARA, Philip Noel | 8455 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Petone on 24 Dec 1924. Employed as a grocers’ assistant before he entered the RNZN on 12 Oct 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Assegai a shore base near Durban in South Africa and was then in a trawler Laura 4 May–21 Sep 1944. Drafted to Gambia on 22 Sep 1944 and was as advanced to Acting Able Seaman on 12 Sep 1944. He arrived back in Auckland on 18 Dec 1944. He then served in Philomel until DEE on 16 Mar 1946. Re-entered RNZN from Shore on 15 Aug 1947. He served in Philomel, Taupo and Tamaki and was then sent to HMAS Watson in Australia from 25 Jan to 12 Jun 1950 to attend a course. Drafted to Pukaki on 13 Jun 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. He then completed his engagement by serving in Philomel, Kiwi and Bellona. DEE 14 Aug 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. On discharge went to live in Oamaru. Later employed as a cargo worker. |
| McNATTY, Ivan Maxwell | 688206 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Lincoln, Canterbury, NZ 15 Mar 1932. Employed as a bulldozer driver before he entered the RNZN 17 Nov 1950 as an Assistant Cook. Drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Nov 1951. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 22 Sep 1951. Sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters on 7 Jan 1952. Served mainly in the west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Served in Lachlan for nearly six months in 1955 but was drafted to Bellona on 19 Sep 1955 to be a member of the crew that returned the ship to the UK. RTNZ in Royalist and was involved in the Suez affair in 1956. Later served in Black Prince and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 24 Mar 1957 but relinquished this rate and reverted to Cook (Seamen) on 24 May 1957. His final sea service was in Endeavour which went to the Antarctic to service Scott Base. DEE 16 Nov 1958. Awarded Korea Medal (14 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McNEE, Thomas | 14329 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Blantyre, Scotland, UK, on 7 Jun 1926. Employed as an electrician before he entered the RN 17 Mar 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/MX 759463. His training was conducted in Raleigh and Victory 1 after which he was drafted to Edinburgh Castle (liner converted to a Depot ship) 17 Jun 1943–31 Jan 1944. His next ship was BYMS 2025 a lend-lease minesweeper. He next served in King George V (battleship) from 25 Jul 1944–26 Nov 1946. Part of this service was when the ship was being refitted and working up, then in the Home Fleet and served in the Western Approaches. In Nov sailed via Gibraltar and Malta to Alexandria the carried out a bombardment of Milos Island. In Dec King George V sailed for Colombo to join the Eastern Fleet at Trincomalee. The Eastern Fleet was charged with conducting strikes on Sumatran oil refineries at Songei Gerong and Pladjoe (as spelt at the time) which provided 50% of oil used by Japan and 75% of the vital aviation fuel. As 1945 pressed on so did attacks of Japanese fortifications and bases. Attacks by Japanese aircraft and submarines were fought off. 29 Jul 1945 King George V fired its main armament for the last time ‘in anger’. The city of Hamamatsu was a transport hub and her target was the Japanese Musical Instrument Company which was manufacturing propellers. She fired 265 x 14in shells, of which only seven hit the target. This was the last time King George V or any other British battleship fired their main armament in 'anger'. She was in Tokyo Bay at the Japanese Surrender 1–3 Sep 1945. Drafted to Duke of York on 27 Nov 1946 and TSFD from King George V back home in Britain. He also changed trade to Electrical Mechanician and served in Sea Eagle a shore base in Londonderry. Released from the RN on 18 Jul 1950. His WWII Medals are not known at present but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Sep 1952 he underwent some training in HMS Collingwood 27 Sep–24 Nov 1952 then returned to Maori. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. After RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 he remained in Kaniere until 11 May 1954. He then served in Tamaki and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Feb 1954. He later served in Black Prince, HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar–19 Dec 1955, Philomel, Stawell 15 Dec 1955–5 Dec 1957 and Black Prince 6 Dec 1957–17 Sep 1958. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 16 Dec 1955. DEE 25 Sep 1958. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McNEELY, James Renzie | 206020 | Sergeant | Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | NZ Regt | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Rangiwahia on 16 Feb 1899. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF 1941–45 with Service No 41674, Lance Corporal in 2 Div ASC Reinforcements. (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.4 p.230).He sailed from New Zealand between 1 Apr and 31 Dec 1941 and served in Egypt and Italy. Medals not known by may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star Italy star War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Company secretary at Rangiawhia. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, embarked 10 Dec 1959 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Oldest man selected for Kayforce, was 51 when he left for Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded the Commander-in-Chief's Commendation Card for service rendered in the NZ Emergency Force in Korea and Japan. (Authority Honours & Awards List No.5, 1952.) Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Re-embarked for Korea 6 Oct 1954 and RTNZ on 15 Nov 1955. After a short leave re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955 until 10 Aug 1957. Senior YMCA Field Secretary 1954–57. Discharged 8 Nov 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May have brought a Japanese wife home as there is an Asako McNeely and James McNeely file in National Archives. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McNEIL, Hugh | 206973 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 22/08/2053 | Born Woodville 6 Jun 1926. Employed as a butter-maker at the United Co-op Dairy Coy, Woodville. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 15 Dec 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 10 Feb 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and discharged to unit 26 Feb 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 16 Jun 1953 to NZ Base HQ and M/I 17 Jun 1953. M/O and TSFD to NZ Roll for Medical RTNZ 30 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 256 days. Admitted Hastings Memorial Hospital 29 Oct 1953 and was discharged 23 Nov 1953. Discharged 27 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Woodville 26 Sep 2017 aged 91 years. |
| McNEIL, Robert | 12309 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland on 18 Apr 1917. Employed as a Warehouse porter before he entered the RN on 29 Jan 1935 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/SSX 15875. His initial training was conducted in Victory and he was drafted to Hood (battleship) 30 Aug 1935–16 Mar 1937. Advanced to Able Seaman on 29 Jun 1936. He served in Victory then Vernon and was drafted to Winchester (destroyer) on 3 Jul 1937. His next ship was Greenwich (destroyer depot ship) 21 Aug 1937 and moved three weeks later to Caledonian on 18 Sep 1937 until 18 Feb 1939. He was then drafted to Grimsby (sloop) on 14 Feb 1949 which was in Singapore when he joined her and returned to Britain following the outbreak of WWII and was refitted at Leith in Apr 1940. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Apr 1940. Grimsby was sent to join the Red Sea Escort Force at the end of May 1940 escorting convoys between Aden and Suez until Mar 1941. On 1 Apr 1941 Grimsby was based at HMS Nile (Alexandria). From here she escorted convoys carrying troops to Greece and was there to help evacuate perhaps some of the same troops to Crete and then back to Alexandria. She also helped tow two damaged ships one to Suda Bay and the other to Egypt. On 21 May 1941. Grimsby and the trawler Southern Main were escorting the tanker Helka to Tobruk. No RAF aircraft were available for air cover and the tanker was sunk and Grimsby damaged by German JU 87 dive bombers. She was sunk by a second attack the same day. Rob McNeil survived and on 26 May 1941 was drafted to Canopus (shore base by HMS Nile). Drafted to Prometheus 1 Oct 1942 (a nominal depot ship) and the returned to Britain on 17 Jan 1943. He served in Vernon and Marlborough until drafted on 12 Dec 1943 to Indefatigable (carrier). Advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 24 Jul 1944 and returned to Victory on 12 Nov 1944. He served again in Vernon and in King Alfred. He was released from the RN on 22 Feb 1946. Awarded the 1939–43 Star (later corrected to 1939–45 Star) and was possibly awarded the Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (London) on 5 Jul 1948 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and advanced over the next two-days to Elect. He served briefly in Arbutus which had been brought to Britain to return to the RN and was the TSFD to HMS Loch Eck on 28 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948. He was one of the crew that sailed this ship to NZ. Once in NZ he served in Philomel and then served in Bellona from 31 Jul 1950–21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1953 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 13 Oct 1952. Advanced to CE on 1 Jan 1953. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Bellona then Black Prince and returned to Rotoiti 12 Aug 1957–26 Mar 1958. Awarded the Korea Medal on 18 Dec 1953 and the UN Korea Medal on 29 Jun 1953. Discharged to RA on 4 Jul 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSSM (NT), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| McNEUR, George Alexander | 207717 | Lance Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Served during WWII. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.11, p.85 as Signalman 378406 Attested in Christchurch as An Exchange Clerk from Waiau with his NOK his mother living at Waiau. Sailed from Wellington 14 May on the Dominion Monarch for the Middle east and disembarked Port Tewfik on 11 Jun 1943. Served in Egypt and later served in Italy. Medals not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted late Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Posted to RNZ Sigs and served in NZ Sigs Troop. May have also served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 28 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 4 Dec 1999. |
| McNICOL, Robert Stuart | 206258 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Dannevirke 4 Jan 1928 (Kayforce attestation sheet) or 5 Jan 1928 (on attestation for RF). He was a University Student employed by the NZ Railways as a Civil Engineers Officer in Wellington. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 22 Jan 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 May 1951. Admitted unknown Hospital in Tokyo 5 Sep 1951 and was discharged 9 Sep 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Oct 1951 and discharged to unit 26 Oct 1951. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ to attend Technical Assistant Course. M/I 12 Nov 1951 to NZRTU for course. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA NZRTU 3 Jan 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged 30 Jul 1952. Returned to Waerenga-a-Hika Hotel in Gisborne. Enlisted in Regular Force 7 Jun 1957 initially in NZ Regt but TSFD to RNZAMC. Discharged at own request 4 Mar 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McNOE, Alan Jesse | 922417 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 16 Apr 1931. Plasterer for J.C. Williamson, Invercargill. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 8 Jun 1953 9th Reinforcement. Posted to RNZA 30 Jun 1953. M/O from Burnham 6pm 1 Dec 1953 and travelled to Wellington on the overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 29 Dec 1953 and M/I to this unit the next day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Apr 1954, Temporary Bombardier 4 Jul 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 5 Sep 1954. Promoted Sub Sergeant 6 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 360 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and was posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 27 Mar 1974 aged 43 years. |
| McNULTY, Desmond John | 207808 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born Oamaru 30 Mar 1925. Previous service in RNZAF aircrew section with Service No 439209. Hostilities Only during this period. Served from 19 Jun 1943–17 Sep 1945. Also applied for Jayforce but was not accepted because of an injury. He was a watchmaker for J.J. Kernohan of Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Sent to School of Signals, Trentham 8 Sep 1950. M/O on Final Leave and posted to NZ Base HQ from Army School Trentham 26 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP to 27 Bde Sigs Tp 14 Apr 1951. Attached FAP Line of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ 28 Aug 1951. Attached FAP Line of Coms Indep Sigs Sqn 9 Feb 1952 and was promoted Temporary Corporal while appointed NCO Cipher [sic] Mechanic 11 Feb 1952. Attached FAP Brit Liaison Det Taegu 11–15 May 1952. M/O on TOD to Signals Detachment Sub Area Pusan 30 May–6 Jun 1952. Admitted 24 Canadian FDS 4–16Jul 1952 and was discharged direct to NZ Base HQ. He was sent several more times, for two to four days, to Signals Detachment Sub Area Pusan, each time returning to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 360 days. Discharged 5 Jul 1953. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Oamaru 1991 aged 68 or 69 years. |
| McPHERSON, Colin David | 13941 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 19/07/2056 | Born Kurow, North Otago, on 5 Nov 1935. He was a school student before he enlisted in the RNZN on 27 Sep 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Signalman Boy by 15 May 1952. Drafted to Philomel on 7 Nov 1952 and was working in the Reserve Fleet at the time. His next ship was Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–8 Sep 1954 in which he advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 5 May 1953. He also served in Irirangi 9 Sep 1954–23 Feb 1955 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. He appears to have advanced to Signalman on 5 Aug 1954, but his posting card shows he reverted to or changed trade to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Apr 1956. Pukaki RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956. Colin then served in Hawea, Rotoiti, Philomel and was drafted to Lachlan on 12 Feb 1958. He advanced to Able Seaman on 10 May 1957. He later served in Takapu, Lachlan again, Philomel, Mako and Endeavour. DEE 4 Nov 1961. He may have been awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM as his service gave him an entitlement. |
| McPIKE, Oliver George (Ollie) | 203691 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 03/01/2052 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 17 Oct 1923. Previous service in RNZAF (416981) during WWII and in 16 Fighter Sqn in BCOF, Japan. Mechanic. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 27 Sep 1951. RTNZ with ETD Iwakuni 31 Dec 1951 for compassionate reasons. Deplaned Wellington 3 Jan 1952. Discharged 10 Feb 1952. Returned to his home in Castor Bay, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Castor Bay, Auckland. Living at Auckland in Nov 2000. Medal entitlement 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 5 Feb 2009 aged 85 years. |
| McQUEEN, Ivan Wallace | 35236 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 26 Jun 1931. Ex Regular Force soldier who was discharged 27 Apr 1953 at own request. Served one year 146 days. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on from Sydney to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Nov 1953 and served in C Troop. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. M/I to his unit 20 Nov 1953. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Jul and was discharged direct to unit 21 Jul 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Re-joined RF 17 Jun 1955 but was discharged at own request 8 Aug 1955 after 53 days. |
| McQUEEN, Thomas Hector Alexander | 206688 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Dunedin 21 Feb 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. Embarked Auckland 30 Jun 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. (650320, Private, NZ Infantry. Truck driver from Hamilton. Next-of-kin Mrs M.A. French (mother) Dunedin). RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 1 Oct 1947. Employed as a farmhand at Owhanga, Taumarunui. Gained licences for Motor Car, Heavy truck Wheeled and Crawler tractors. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 May 1952 and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Jul 1952 (IC spare drivers) and to Lance Corporal 26 Oct 1952. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP HQ RNZASC 1 Comwel Div (NCO School) 12 Feb 1953 and returned to his unit 28 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Administration Corporal 18 Dec 1952 and to Corporal 17 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 9 Jun 1953 and to Sergeant 19 Oct 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSDF to the NZ Roll 20 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 Oct 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Jakarta, Indonesia 20 Jul 1992 aged 66 years. |
| McQUILLAN, Michael | 208303 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Gisborne about 1926. Served in BCOF Japan. (829090, Private, 2 Battalion. Shop assistant, Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mrs A. McQuillan (mother), C/- Wilson Boarding House, Gisborne.) Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne, 25 Mar 2006. |
| McRAE, Angus Farquhar (Curley) | 204325 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Thames 11 Sep 1927. Came from Huntly. Served in Jayforce, Japan. (811922, Driver, NZASC. Apiarist's Assistant. Next-of-kin Mrs T. McRae (mother) Tararu Creek, Thames.) Was detailed for duty on Palace Guard in Tokyo. RTNZ then joined Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. On entry to Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Driver in the first instance then put on the guns after a little episode of too much beer. Curley mentioned several times that this was a ‘wake-up call’ for him. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington deplaning 17 Feb 1954. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged soon after return to NZ. Later painter and decorator. Great friend of Clive Hulme VC and the compiler's father. These three men often used to travel together to Lodge functions in the upper North Island. Living in Paeroa in 1999. Died Paeroa, 16 Mar 2005 aged 78 years. |
| McRAE, John | 204368 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Thames 13 May 1928. Mill hand from Hikutaia. Attested 22 or 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. KILLED IN ACTION on 2 May 1953 while operating behind Hill 159 with Sergeant R.J. Reid, 162 Bty Signals Sergeant. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Medals awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were forwarded to his next-of-kin. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McROBERTS, Hans Kenneth | 820814 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cave, Central Otago, 19 Dec 1934. Served in RNZNVR between 14 May 1953 and 27 Jan 1954 the entered Continuous Service engagement 28 Jan 1954. Was a warehouseman (and possum hunter) for State Hydro Electric Dept Lake Coleridge and then went briefly to A.M. Satterthwaite & Co, Christchurch before entering full time service on 28 Jan 1954. He served in Philomel and several other ships but there was not posting card on his record. Drafted to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. In 1959 he was serving in Otago as a Leading Seaman. In 1964 he attended a Gunnery Instructors course at HMS Excellent where he achieved first place on the course and was recommended for a Prize Award as Top Qualifier. The notes of this course read: “PO McRoberts has been outstanding throughout the course. Apart from a lapse at the final hurdle he has averaged 80% in all examinations. Keen and willing to learn with an extremely high standard of bearing and dress. I am certain he will be a good GI in all respects. He has a sympathetic manner with his juniors whom he genuinely appears to want to help. Educationally he is well up to the standard and if he can keep this up I feel he will be a real asset for his remaining 9 years.” (10 Jun 1965) He served in Taranaki 1967–68 as a Petty Officer. Chief Petty Officer McRoberts was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 28 Jan 1969. Discharged to RA on 4 Nov 1974 having completed 20 years 10 months full time service and 8 months in the RNZNVR. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Ngataringa, Devonport, Auckland, 3 Apr 2010 and cremated at Hamilton Crematorium 10 Apr 2010. Medals offered on TradeMe 29 Aug 2020. |
| McTAGGART, Ian Hamilton | 206189 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born 24 Jun 1921. Previous service in the Army. Attested circa 29 Jun 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Corporal during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Feb 1952 and deplaned Wellington 21 Feb 1952. Discharged 24 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1956 was sent on 15 Jul 1957 to an address in Martinborough. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 5 May 1989 aged 68 years. |
| McTIGUE, Gregory Joseph | 11157 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 06/03/2052 | Born Ashburton 17 May 1926. Enlisted in the RNZN 30 Apr 1946 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Advanced to Acting Able Seaman. Also served in Kiwi Feb 1948 to Dec 1949. Attended a course in HMAS Rushcutter in early 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman. Served briefly in Rotoiti Aug 1950. Drafted to Hawea as Acting Leading Seaman 18 Jan 1951 but reverted to Able Seaman 9 Jul 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 6 Mar 1952. DEE 8 May 1952. Up until 1991 he had not received any medals for his Korean War service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 8 May 1997. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| McVITTY, Robert Alexander | 13849 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Belfast, Antrum, Northern Ireland on 21 May 1923. He was employed as a Tobacco worker before he entered the RN on 30 Dec 1941 as an Ordinary Telegraphist with Service No P/JX 307566. His first two years in service were spent in Victory, Royal Arthur and Mercury the RN Signals training School. Drafted to Saunders on 25 Oct 1942 The Combined Training Centre (CTC) Middle East on the Egypt's Little Bitter Lake. He then served in St Angelo on Malta 6 Jan 1943–11 Jul 1944. Drafted to St Elstan (anti-submarine trawler) 24 Aug 1944–18 Jun 1945 and operated from several different shore bases round Britain. Released for the RN on 14 Apr 1946. His WWII awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 27 Jun 1952 as a Telegraphist. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Philomel until he was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 but Bob McVitty remained in the ship until 3 Jan 1955. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 8 Jan–8 Apr 1955 to attend training courses. On RTNZ he then served in Philomel, Irirangi and Wakefield and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 15 Jul 1955, Leading Telegraphist 15 Jul 1956 and to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist on 17 Aug 1956 but relinquished this rate on 1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1947 but was drafted to Irirangi on 1 May 1957. DEE 26 Jun 1958. Awarded or entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| McWHIRTER, John Milton | 551114 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Auckland 15 Apr 1932. Labourer for Cook County Council, Gisborne. 10th Intake CMT trainee. Served in 6 Coy RNZASC and then 4th Coy before transferring and attesting 14 Oct 1955 in Kayforce at Gisborne. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Had difficulties adhering to military discipline which cost him time and money. Emplaned Japan 9 Aug 1957 on RNZAF Hastings RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1957 and posted to his old TF unit 4 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Applied to join the NZ SAS Squadron but was not accepted. NZGSM clasp ‘Korea 1954-1957’ presented by Rt Hon D.L. Kidd, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Died Blenheim, 29 Jan 2006. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| McWILLIAMS, Alexander | 1806 | Chief Petty Officer Writer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland 27 Jan 1923. Employed as a clerk before he entered the NZ Division of the RN at Auckland on 13 Oct 1939 as a Boy Writer. His initial training was conducted in Philomel followed by training as a Writer from 13 Oct 1939 to 25 Sep 1940. Drafted to HMS Achilles as a Boy Writer on 27 Jan 1941. While in this ship he advanced to Writer on 27 Jan 1941 and to Leading Writer on 25 Jun 1942. He served through troopship convoy escorts and operating against Japanese forces in the southwest Pacific. On 5 Jan 1943 she was damaged off Guadalcanal by a Japanese air attack when a bomb hit and penetrated ‘X’ turret killing 13 crewmen and wounding others. By now Achilles was a ship of the RNZN. She made her way to Auckland but this damage could not be repaired in NZ and so she had sail to Britain for repairs. He next served in Gambia and joined her on 22 Sep 1943 in the UK when she was TSFD to the RNZN to replace both Leander and Achilles. He served in her from 22 Sep 1943 to 24 Aug 1944 and advanced to Petty Officer Writer on 1 Jun 1944. Gambia came back to serve in the Pacific and was involved in operations with the British Pacific Fleet which bombarded Sabang, and later Surabaya located in North Eastern Java (now in Indonesia). Chief Petty Officer Writer McWilliams came back to NZ in leaving Gambia on 24 Aug 1944 and probably travelling in other ships via Australia. He then served Philomel, Cook (Wellington?) and then back to Auckland and Philomel. Drafted to Tamaki 10 Jun 1948 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 16 Oct 1948. He served in Kaniere and Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 10 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 and he remained in her until returning to Philomel on 15 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona on 12 Sep 1955 and sailed in Bellona to Britain when the ship was returned to the RN. He then became a member of the ship’s company of Royalist 17 Apr 1956–28 Mar 1957. When Royalist sailed for NZ, she was held up in the Mediterranean because of the Suez crisis and had to come back to NZ via South Africa. He served in Philomel from 29 Apr 1957 and was awarded the British Empire Medal in the NY Hons 1 Jan 1959. Discharged to RA on 26 Jan 1960. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 23 Feb 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MEACHEM, Percy Hamilton | 203124 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Came from Hamilton East. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in KMB in Aug 1950. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2053 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Hamilton East. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A man named Percy Hamilton Meacham died in Christchurch 19 Dec 1966, aged 38 years. Buried in the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley. Is this the same man? |
| MEAD, Barrie Desmond | 15485 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 20 Mar 1939. Entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1955 as a Junior Assistant Cook 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel and advancing to Assistant Cook (Seamen) he was drafted on 25 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 20 Sep 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1957. Drafted to Irirangi on 10 Sep 1958 and then served in Black Prince followed by Philomel. Sent to Britain and was held at Maori 8 Feb 1961 until drafted to Taranaki on 28 Mar 1961 and was one of the crewmen who brought the ship to NZ. He then served in the RNZN Hospital 9 Mar 1962 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 26 Feb 1963. Disrated 29 Apr 1963. Drafted to Endeavour 23 May 1963 and re-advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 25 Jun 1964. He returned to Philomel 10 Aug 1964 and was DEE on 12 Mar 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Passed away peacefully at Powley House, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, on 20 Jun 2017, aged 78 years. |
| MEAGHER, Richard John | 34198 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Came from Wellington. Ex Regular Force. Emplaned on Teal flight 22 Jul 1952 to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. RTNZ 1 Jan 1953 for an OCTU Course. Re-embarked for Korea 8 Apr 1953. Deplaned Japan and M/I NZRTU ex (X(v) List (OCTU) and TSFD to X(iv) List 25 Apr 1953. Highest rank achieved Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Discharged 28 Apr 1954. Living in Adelaide, South Australia in 2003. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MEATES, James Lawrence | 802201 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/07/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Greymouth 5 Sep 1932. From 1 Bn, Nelson Marlborough & West Coast Regt to RNZASC. Appointed to Kayforce 20 Apr 1954. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Platoon Commander, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, but retains the rank of Temporary Captain, 15 Apr 1955. Captain, 12 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaning at Auckland on 20 Jun 1956. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 25 Aug 1956. Appointed to Long Service Commission on 27 Aug 1956 in rank of Lieutenant on probation. Posted to 1 NZ Regt 15 Sep 1958. HQ Coy and served in Malaya during the Emergency. Receipted list for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ signed by medal recipients. Posted from 1 NZ Regt 17 Jan 1960 to Instructor, RNZASC School, Waiouru. Appointed Adjutant CRASC NZ Div 16 Aug 1960. Later became a Franciscan priest. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Mangere Bridge, Auckland, on 8 Apr 2002 aged 69 years. |
| MEDLAND, Courtney Phillip (Phil) | 11104 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 20 Jul 1929. Entered the RNZN 1 Nov 1945 in the First Class of Seaman Boy Entrants after WWII. Served on HMS Gambia (part of BCOF Japan 1946–47). He served in Hawea which departed from New Zealand on first trip 2 Mar 1951 and also in Taupo on east and west coast patrols. RTNZ in Hawea via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sent for engraving at RNZN Dockyard 30 Oct 1958 and on completion were sent to recipient's home, Hataitai, Wellington. Discharged from the RNZN on 20 Jul 1953. Living at Paremata, Wellington 1999. Phil was one of 11 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Medals awarded, MBE QB Hons 1980, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Cadet Forces Medal and KWSM. Died Paraparaumu circa 2005 aged 75 years. |
| MEECHAM, Erick Robert (Meech) | 208408 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 31/01/2052 | 16/05/2055 | Born Gore on 22 Apr 1926. Born as Erik Robert Meechang. Previous service in the Navy (Service No 10186) from 11 Sep 1944 to 10 Aug 1946, during which time he advanced to Able Seaman. Awarded NZ War Service Medal. Farmer from Gore before joining Kayforce. 3rd Reinforcements. Changed name by Deed Poll to Eric Robert Meecham. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 24 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Mar 1953 and appointed Tech Storeman and to Lance Corporal 20 May, NZ Base Camp. Granted an extension to his Korean Service. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 9 Nov 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Workshop Store. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 25 Jan 1954. Accidentally injured 10 Mar 1954 (football trial game for Japan Tour) and admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from hospital 20 Mar 1954. Granted further six month extension in Korea. Promoted Sergeant 3 Jun 1954 and appointed Barrack Master and MT Sub Account NCO, NZ Reinforcement Training Unit Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Harewood, 16 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas three years 107 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1955. Living at Alexandra in 1966. Died Clyde, 25 Oct 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Brother of Ian Sydney Meechang (q.v.) |
| MEECHANG, Ian Sidney (Meech) | 207915 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Gore, Southland, on 3 Mar 1928. Attested 24 May 1946 in RNZAF with Service No 46968. Served on the RNZAF Station Te Awamutu. Discharged at own request Apr 1947. Tractor driver at Gore. Attested 2 Jul 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was a Gun layer in 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and finally at the Imjin River area. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Nov 1951 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Lance Bombardier 9 Jun 1952. Was a member of the 1952 Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan. The Kayforce Rugby team was chosen to represent all British Commonwealth Forces in Korea at that time in 1952. Played five games and lost one. Played and won against the Japanese team which was regarded as a full international team by the Japanese Rugby Football Union. His brother Sergeant Eric Meecham played in the 1953 Rugby team that toured Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. Living at Christchurch in Nov 2000. Brother of Eric Robert Meecham (q.v.) Died Christchurch 29 Jul 2018 aged 90 years. |
| MEGGITT, Wilfred | 12323 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hull, Yorkshire, UK, on 15 Jan 1928. He was a soda maker in between his post-war service in the RN and before joining the RNZN on 5 Jul 1948 at HMNZS Cook III, London, on a three-year engagement. He was given the rate of Cook (Officers). Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 28 Aug 1948 which was renamed HMNZS Hawea on commissioning in the RNZN. Drafted to Hawea on 1 Oct 1948 and was a member of the crew which sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki on 28 Jun 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Fleet in Korean waters. She was also present at the landings at Inchon where she was a guard ship outside the harbour. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 but he remained in the ship until drafted to Kaniere on 12 Feb 1951. He was in Kaniere a very short time and was drafted to Philomel on 24 Feb 1951. DEE 27 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MEIERHOFER, Edward George (Eddie) | 12752 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Falkland Islands 12 Aug 1919. Was a member of the Falklands Islands Defence Force before being a Stoker in the Merchant Navy. Joined the Royal Navy from 21 Jun 1944–1 Jun 1949, with Service No C/JX659738. Claimed service in HMS Wolsey WWI (Destroyer) on North Atlantic convoy protection and convoy escort duties from 21 Sep 1944 to 26 Feb 1945. TSFD to the RNZN 8 May 1949. Drafted to Tutira 29 May 1949–23 Aug 1951. He was one of the crewman who brought this vessel to New Zealand and on 3 Jul 1950 sailed for Korea to serve with the UN forces against the Communist North Koreans and served mainly as an escort. Tutira also took part in the Battle of Inchon serving as part of the screening force. On return to NZ he stayed with Tutira until 23 Aug 1951. Served in Tamaki 24 Aug 1951–6 Apr 1953. DEE 7 May 1953. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were forwarded to Mr Meierhoffer in Oct 1963. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 20 Aug 2008 aged 89 years. |
| MEIKIE, John Neil | 14129 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Blackball, near Greymouth, West Coast South Island on 23 May 1932. Attended Greymouth Technical High School and served in the Cadet Unit. He had been a deck hand on a gold dredge employed on the Ngahere Cold Dredging Co. Employed as a mill hand for Atarau Saw Milling Co, Atarau. He was a Private (Service No 802200) in the Territorial Force 1 Bn NMWC Regt, for a short time and was TSFD to the RNZN Wef 28 Dec 1951. John Meikie entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Hawea on 1 Aug 1952 for passage and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 bound for Korea. On 23 Sep 1952 he was drafted to Newcastle (Town-class light cruiser) and served in her until 5 Feb 1953 when he was drafted to Rotoiti. A major part of this deployment was served in Newcastle. He returned to NZ in Rotoiti arriving Auckland on 19 Mar 1953. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then Lachlan and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 24 Oct 1953. He returned to Philomel 2 Apr 1954–27 Jul 1954 for more training and then served in Black Prince. Drafted to Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) on 19 Aug 1955 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 24 Oct 1955 and to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 10 Mar 1955. Bellona was taken from the Reserve, recommissioned on 21 Sep 1955 and he sailed in her to the UK when she was returned to the RN arriving at Plymouth on 12 Dec 1955. The crewmen who were not leaving the ship in the UK were TSFD to the newly modernised Royalist. After working up with the RN she sailed to NZ originally plotted to travel via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal but events in Egypt prevented this and she had to come via South Africa. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Sep 1956. He remained in Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Sep 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. He next served in Philomel from 29 Sep 1958–22 Mar 1961 and then in Otago 22 Mar 1961–20 Dec 1963. Advanced to Mechanician 3rd Class on 16 Dec 1960, to Mechanician 2nd Class on 23 Sep 1961 and to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 23 Sep 1961. Discharged to RA on 30 Nov 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. Awarded the NZDSM (R) issued on 13 Nov 2011. Died Orewa, Auckland, 2 Jan 2020 aged 88 years |
| MEKII, Moana Ariki | 204724 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/04/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Whangarei 16 Nov 1927. NZ Railways fireman at Whangarei and Auckland. Attested 9 Dec 1953i n Kayforce. His training was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil chartered flight. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Apr and marched into the unit on 23 Apr 1954. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon for artillery training 22 Aug–4 Sep 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Oct 1954 and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC the same day. Attached as driver to Concert Party 31 Oct to 2 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs. Struck off the NZ Roll 7 Jul 1955 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP HQ 1 Comwel Div 17 Oct 1955 for one month then returned to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Nov. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged 10 Feb 1956. Awarded UN Medal only. Died Upper Hutt, 6 Apr 2001 aged 73 years. There is a Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, both incorrect, with his name and number which appear in a collection in the United States of America. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MELBOURNE, Honiana | 204370 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Whakatane 6 Apr 1928. Railway porter for NZ Railways Dept at Taneatua. Also noted he was from Ruatoki. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew to Japan by chartered aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in E Troop, 163 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 6 Sep–27 Sep 1953 for further artillery training. Noted as slow but steady and had a true sense of responsibility. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 25 Sep 1953 at the completion of his course and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 3 Nov 1953 and a month later was promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1. Substantive rank approved 9 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas one year 254 days. Discharged 6 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane, 16 Jun 1996 aged 68 years. |
| MELLING, John Frank | 12813 | Stores Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gillingham, Kent, UK, 10 Dec 1918. Enlisted in the RN as a Stores Assistant (SA) 19 May 1937 with Service No C/MX 54637. After initial training was based at Cardiff and served in Calcutta (a C-class cruiser) and Dragon (light cruiser). Served at the shore stations Pembroke, Victory and Peregrine this last being a Naval Air Station. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 7 Jun 1939. Based at Drake IV 30 Apr 1940 and served in Harvester (destroyer) and was in the ship when it was evacuating men from Dunkirk in May 1940. He was probably in the ship when it sank a German u-boat in October. He was at Eaglet 1 Dec 1940–13 Feb 1941 and then returned to Pembroke. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer 11 Apr 1941. His next ship was Daffodil a former train ferry which was converted into landing craft carrier in 1941 (sunk in 1945). He remained in the ship until 18 Mar 1945 and was administered from Quebec (Inveraray), Monck (landing craft base at Port Glasgow) and Pembroke IV (an accounting base at Chatham). Drafted to Venerable (aircraft carrier) 30 Sep 1945 and was probably in this vessel when it was repatriating POWs to Canada and Australia. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer 8 Sep 1946. His next ship was Tyne, a Destroyer Depot Ship 20 Jul 1947–20 Jan 1949. His last ship in the RN was Woolwich also a depot ship 21 Jan–14 Apr 1949. Discharged from RN 20 May 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 12 Jun 1949 as Stores Assistant and advanced on successive days to Leading Stores Assistant and then to Stores Petty Office. Drafted to Lachlan 27 Sep 1949 and remained in that ship until 29 Sep 1953. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 13 Oct 1952. Advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer 14 Jul 1953. In Philomel 25 Sep 1953–15 Sep 1954 and was then drafted to Irirangi 16 Sep 1954 to 16 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 16 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was stationed in Philomel. Discharged to RA 11 Jun 1959 and was living in Takapuna, Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MELLISH, Clem Burnard | 14183 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough, on 26 Oct 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 7 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Served as a radio operator in RNZN ships from 1953 to 1961. Progressed through Boy 1st Class to Boy Telegraphist and then to Ordinary Telegraphist 27 Apr 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953. Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Telegraphist on 27 May 1954. On return to NZ was drafted to Irirangi from 24 Feb 1954 to 29 Sep 1955. Was a member of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK and returned with Royalist. His final appointment was at Wakefield in Wellington. DEE 26 Oct 1961. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| MELLOR, Peter | 13761 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Aldershot, Hants, UK, 22 Oct 1924. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Signalman 13 May 1943 with Service No P/JX574983. Service in the RN included shore stations such as Mercury and in ships including Ringdove (Linnet-class Minelayer) 18 Jan 1944 and advanced to Signalman 13 Feb 1944. Much of the work of this ship was Top Sect. He stayed with this vessel after the war until 9 Sep 1946. On 9 Oct 1947 he is shown at St Angelo (Malta) and was in the destroyer Cheviot. This ship was the only RN vessel to bear the name and was involved in preventing 'illegal' immigration to Israel in 1947 which included duty in Palestine coastal waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 7 Oct 1948. He returned from Malta to Britain and was at Mercury 6 Feb–19 Aug 1949. His next ship was Mull of Galloway a Beachy Head-class of heavy repair ship which operated from Ben Lomond and then the Clyde. Advanced to Leading Signalman 7 Oct 1947. Drafted to Chameleon (minesweeper) 25 Jan 1950 and was soon back operating from Phoenicia at Malta. Drafted to Chevron (C-class destroyer) 22 Oct 1950–2 Oct 1951 which also operated from Phoenicia. He was at Ricasoli (Malta shore base) for a few days pending his return to Britain and was at Mercury for a year then spent his last two months on the books of Victory before being released on 25 Jan 1952 to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), War Medal 1939–45. NGSM clasp ‘Palestine 1945–48’. Entered the RNZN at Maori, in London 26 Jan 1952 as a Signalman and advanced the following day to Leading Signalman. Was in Philomel 6 Feb 1952–26 Aug 1952 and was sent to Cerberus 29 Aug–19 Dec 1952. Passed exam for Yeoman of Signals 22 Nov 1952. On RTNZ was again stationed in Philomel until 1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from NZ on 2 Mar 1953 travelling to Korea via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Suva and Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954 but he remained in Kaniere until 16 May. In Philomel 17 May 1954 but had been advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 15 Jan 1954. Advanced to YS 17 Jul 1955. Also served in Bellona and Royalist. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Received Korean Gratuity. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. DEE 25 Jan 1958. Died Rotorua date not known. |
| MELLSOP, John Trevor | 204350 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Rotorua 25 Aug 1929. Came from Te Awamutu. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Embarked Sasebo about 21 Jun 1952 to Pusan and entered Korea three days later. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Promoted Bombardier 6 Jan 1954 and appointed Technical Storeman. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1954. Living at Oparau in Nov 2000. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 6 Apr 2018 aged 87 years. |
| MELLSOP, Wallace Maxwell | 12981 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Rotorua 16 Oct 1931. Farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN on 26 May 1949 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel, he like many other of this period was drafted for his first sea service to Bellona. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 19 Nov 1950. In Tamaki 16 Feb 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to In Philomel 28 Feb–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korean the second deployment to Korea. Travelled to Korea via Australia. Pukaki was mainly involved in patrols and monitoring the armistice and was later involved in the Malayan Emergency based in Singapore. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 while in Philomel. Also part of the crew M3551 May–Jul 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M). DEE 15 Oct 1955. Lost a portion of his Korean Gratuity through misconduct. Living at Te Awamutu in 2003. Later issued NZDSM. His documents mention the KWSM but that is incorrect as he did not serve in the qualifying period. Died 4 Feb 2015 aged 83 years. |
| MELTON, Basil James | 15586 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Foxton 15 Apr 1938. Employed by NZ Post & Telegraph Department. Enlisted in the RNZN 26 Jan 1956 as an Ordinary Telegraphist and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Within four months had changed to Ordinary Seaman 18 Apr 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 14 Apr 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in Royalist until 22 Sep 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1958–4 Jan 1960. Drafted to Rotoiti 5 Jan 1960 but his record shows RUN 10 Mar 1960. In Philomel 6 Apr–19 Nov 1960. Discharged BNPS 19 Nov 1960 with 30 days invaliding leave. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MENCE, Ross Vivian | 15339 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 27 Dec 1937. Schoolboy before he enlisted in the RNZN as a Junior Recruit (Local) 10 Mar 1955 and underwent initial training in Tamaki and in Philomel under training 25 May 1955. Advanced to Recruit (Local) 27 Jun 1955. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 20 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1956. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 13 Apr 1956. Drafted to Pukaki 14 Aug 1956–14 Mar 1957. Drafted 26 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Dismissed HM Service 8 May 1958 and was kept on board as a civilian for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 4 Jul 1958. |
| MENZIES, Helge Gordon | 202257 | Captain | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Wellington 1 Apr 1921. NZ Military Forces 1939–43 (Gunner in 2 Fd Regt NZA, 12 Fd Regt NZA, 38 Fd Regt NZA). 2 NZEF 1943–46 (50572 2nd Lieutenant, 7 Anti-Tank Regt. NZA). Appointed to the Emergency Force from 2 Fd Regt RNZA. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery Captain 162 Bty. Served in 16 Fd Regt in Kapyong–Imjin area. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington on 23 Aug 1952. Returned to Napier. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 20 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Dannevirke in Nov 2000. Won a place in the ballot to visit Gallipoli in 2005. Died Dannevirke 13 Jul 2014 aged 93 years. |
| MERRETT, George Owen | 11292 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Westport, 24 Sep 1912. Living with his parents at Sydenham, Christchurch, at the time prior to enlistment in the NZ Division Royal Navy on 2 Aug 1940. Served during WWII in HMS Monowai when she became an armed merchant cruiser of the NZ Division of the Royal Navy. He also served in Hautapu, Arbutus and in Achilles from 25 Jun to 17 Sep 1946 being advanced from Cook (Seamen) 2 Aug 1946 to Leading Cook 3 Aug 1946 to Petty Officer Cook 7 Aug 1946. Later served in Kiwi then Hawea 6 Mar 1950 being advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook 15 Jun 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters during this drafting. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and was drafted to Philomel 12 Mar 1952. Also served in Royalist and Black Prince. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Naval GSM clasp ‘Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945–46’ (due to his service in Arbutus), Korea medal and UN Korea Medal and ER II Coronation Medal 2 Jul 1953. Awarded Naval LS& GC Medal 21 May1957. Discharged to RA 17 Aug 1960. He is Entitled to the NZOSM and the NZDEFSM. Died Waikato 25 May 1971 aged 58 years. |
| MERRETT, William Herbert (Bill) | 203672 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 13 Jun 1925. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Rolls Vol.15 p.98 for BCOF Japan. (644362, Private, Infantry Reinforcements. Farm hand from Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs R.G. Herbert (mother) Otahuhu.) Embarked on the Ormonde 10 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Driver in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC and Driver Artillery Platoon. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZ Tpt Platoon, 29 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952 and joined Regular Force. Embarked at Wellington on HMT Captain Cook. Later Storeman, A Coy. 1 NZ Regt, Taiping, Name listed on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Papakura 28 Sep 1997. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MERRITT, Bertram | 12576 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Epsom, Surrey, UK, 19 Aug 1927. Was a hairdresser before joining the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 23 Apr 1945. Underwent initial training at Royal Arthur followed by time in Duke then Imperieuse and Pembroke. These training establishments were known as 'stone frigates'. Drafted to Ocean (Colossus-class aircraft carrier) 24 Nov 1945. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 23 Mar 1946 then Stoker Mechanic on 2 May 1947. This ship was noted as taking the first ever landing on a carrier of a purely jet-powered aircraft on 4 Dec 1945 and also the last official flight of a Fairey Swordfish aircraft from a carrier. His next ship was Raider (destroyer) and he appears to have TSFD to her and then to Newfoundland (light cruiser). It is a little difficult to understand these movements as Raider is placed in brackets adjacent to both Ocean and Newfoundland. Both these attachments were very short. Released from the RN 28 Jan 1948. Entered the RNZN 30 Jan 1949 as Stoker Mechanic at Cook 30 Jan–21 Mar 1949. This was renamed Maori and he was held against this station until 3 May 1949. Drafted to Tutira (ex-Loch Katrine) 4 May–6 Jun 1949, then to Tutira (Rotoiti) 7 Jun 1949–28 Sep 1950. He was part of the crew that brought Tutira to NZ to add to the RNZN fleet. At Philomel 29 Sep 1950 to 17 May 1951. Drafted to Kaniere 18 May–24 Aug 1951. Also served in Bellona 25 Aug 14 Feb 1952. At Philomel 13 Feb 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 travelling to Korea via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Suva and Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954 remaining in Kaniere until 6 May 1954. At Philomel 7 May 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal & UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. DEE 29 Jan 1955. A photo exists picturing George Merrit, Len Blick (Leading Radio Electricians Mate) Stan Robinson and John Ellwood taken on board HMNZS Hawea. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Confirmed he was on board by Jim Newman. |
| MESSAGE, Raymond Edward | 14720 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Fiji 24 Nov 1937. Schoolboy before he enlisted in the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 20 Jul 1953. Advanced to Boy Telegraphist 18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 9 Apr 1954–26 Jan 1955. At Philomel 3 Feb 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 24 May 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 12 Apr 1956 and advanced to Telegraphist 24 Aug 1956. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957. Royalist was involved with the RAN for working up then proceeded to serve in Malayan waters. He is shown in Philomel 15 Aug–13 Sep 1957 (perhaps returned for compassionate reasons) and returned to Royalist 14 Sep 1957 to continue on during the second commissioning of the ship and served in Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 then served at Irirangi 22 Sep 1958–8 Jan 1959, his advance to Acting Leading Telegraphist effective from 1 Aug 1958. Went back to Philomel 9 Jan–10 Apr 1959 and then returned to Irirangi 11 Apr 1959. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Aug 1959 and to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Local) 10 Sep 1959. The remainder of his career was served at either Philomel or Tamaki except for further service in Royalist 22 Oct 1960–1 Apr 1962. Ray message advanced to Acting Radio Supervisor (Local) 1 Mar 1960 and to Leading Radio Operator 19 Sep 1960. His final rate was Acting Radio Supervisor (G, possibly a course qualification) 1 Jan 1964. DEE 18 Feb 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MESSENGER, Albert George | 13862 | Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Reading, Berkshire, UK, 13 Aug 1918. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as an Engine Room Artificer on 18 Jan 1938 with Service No P/MX56231. His initial training was at Caledonia followed by further training at the M.T.E. Rosyth, Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class and to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 15 Dec 1939. Drafted to Barham a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship 10 Jan 1940–17 Feb 1941 and participated in the Battle of Dakar and damaged a Vichy French battleship and was slightly damaged in return. His next ship was Medway, from 18 Feb–22 Jul 1941, a purpose-built submarine depot ship based in the eastern Mediterranean. Medway was ordered to sail from Alexandria to set up a new base at Beirut, Lebanon but the next day was sunk by U–372. 30 men were lost in the sinking but there were 1105 who lived to fight another day. U–372 was sunk on 4 Aug 1942 and 47 crew rescued. Still in the Mediterranean he was drafted to Valiant, also a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship on 23 Jul 1941. Valiant was at sea several times with the fleet on diversion operations and against Italian ship movements and convoys. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 15 Mar 1942. Returned to Britain and was held on the books of Victory until 29 Jun 1942. Drafted to Rothesay, minesweeper, 30 Jun 1942 and operated from Boscawen (Portland, Devon) then sailed in the same ship operating from then HMS Hannibal (naval base, Algiers/Taranto), where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class and returned to operate from St Angelo, Malta 1 Apr to 8 Dec 1944. Returned to Boscawen (Portland) 9 Dec 1944–14 Feb 1945. Again at Victory followed by several short postings to Osprey where advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class, Duke of York and Victory. His wartime service was recognised in the award of a Distinguished Service Medal (London Gazette, 11 Jun 1942, p.2506), 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and clasp ‘North Africa 1942–43’, Italy Star and War Medal. Albert was discharged 'Time Expired' on 14 Feb 1950 from the RN after 12 years of service. From the time he left the RN till the time he joined the RNZN he was employed as a mining engineer at the National Coal Board Valleyfield Colliery, Newmills, Fife. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori, London 14 Aug 1952 as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class and Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on successive days. Came to NZ on the TSS Captain Cook which was due to leave the UK on 15 Aug 1952. Served in Bellona then in Pukaki 5 May 1953 to 4 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters and RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Served at Olphert (a RNZN Reserve Unit) 19 Aug 1953 to 4 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 12 Mar 1955. Drafted to Royalist to Korea which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 on the second commissioning deployment. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 2 Oct 1958. He also served in Black Prince and in Royalist each on two further occasions. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer 28 May 1960 and to Chief Engine Room Artificer 28 May 1961 during his last time in Royalist. In Tamaki and was additional at Wakefield (in Wellington) 19 Apr 1962. Returned to Auckland and was at COMAUK, 1 Oct 1966 and his final week was in Philomel from 7 Aug 1967. Discharged to RA 13 Aug 1967. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZDSM and PJM. |
| METCALFE, John Graham | 14348 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hampstead, London, UK, on 20 Jul 1919. Employed as an hotel assistant before he entered the RN on 6 Nov 1939 as an Ordinary Signalman with Service No C/SSX 31792. After initial training in Pembroke he was drafted to Kellet (minesweeper) which undertook minesweeping duties along the east coast from Grimsby to as far north as the Faeroe Islands. In late May she was involved in three trips evacuating allied troops from Dunkirk. The first trip had little interference from the Germans. So many men were taken on board that it was difficult to move about the ship. Evacuated men were in every alleyway and on every staircase. They were even sitting on the coal in the ship’s bunkers. The second trip were very different being machine gunned and bombed and the third trip was a night. After this Kellett returned to minesweeping. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) on 1 Feb 1942. Drafted to Keren (Landing Ship Infantry) 10 Jan 1943–12 Jun 1944 and was involved in the Sicily landings and the Aegean. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary) on 20 Apr 1944. He was granted three months compassionate leave from 26 Jul–26 Oct 1944 and then returned to Pembroke. Drafted to Lioness (minesweeper) which operated from Seaborn (Naval Air station) and was then TSFD to the Indian Ocean based on HMS Lanka (Ceylon now Sri Lanka) and HMS Highflyer (Trincomalee). He returned to Britain in 1946 and released from the RN 15 Apr 1947. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 4 Nov 1952 as a Signalman and advanced to Leading Signalman the following day. On arrival in Auckland he served in Philomel, Hawea and Tui before he was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he was drafted to Tamaki briefly to complete his engagement. DEE 3 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Later lived in Brown’s Bay, Auckland. |
| METEKINGI, Mark Te Monita | 206609 | Lance Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Wellington 5 Dec 1925. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. One source has RNZ Provost Corps. Another has him posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp direct to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Dec 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Among his talents were singing and live theatre. He starred in a production of a WWII Musical Somewhere Over There which was on stage in 1991. Mark became a prominent Maori elder (‘Kaumatua’) in Porirua. At Takapūwāhia, Marae. He was at the dedication of Orongomai Marae in 1989 representing the Ngati Toa people from the Porirua area. Died Rotorua 11 Jun 2003. Buried Takapuwahia Marae, Porirua |
| METHERELL, Robert James (Bob) | 208918 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Rangiora 5 Aug 1929. Musterer on Mt Possession Run Coy, Mt Somers, Canterbury. Attested 16 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while under training for Korea in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 28 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep 1953 and M/I to this unit 28 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 14 Apr 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 27 Jun 1954 to attend a course. Returned to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CACT Inchon 26 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 Jun 1954 and to BDR 26 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 26 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft (Flight 8) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 93 days. Discharged 23 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Melbourne, Australia in Nov 2000. |
| MEYER, Arthur Zappa | 203043 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt Adv Party | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/02/2051 | Born Hastings, NZ, 5 Oct 1919. He was storeman for the State Forest at Whangamata. Served in 2 Bn Auckland Regt (TF) 14 Oct 1940–5 Apr 1941 And again 1 Jul 1941–31 Oct 1941. He was at Northern District School, Narrow Neck from 14 Oct 1940. Arthur Meyer was TSFD the 2 NZEF 1 Nov 1941. Also served during WWII (283919) in the Pacific Theatre. Embarked 26 Apr 1943 and RTNZ 15 Jun 1944. Re-embarked with the 14th Reinforcements 5 Jan 1945 and served in the Middle East and in Italy. He served on the NZ Infantry and in NZ Div Cav while overseas. Disembarked NZ 27 Feb 1946. Served in the Interim Army 15 May 1947–18 May 1948. He was a clerk for the Government Tourist Bureau, Queen Street, Auckland. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA while in training at Waiouru. To be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950. His allotment for Army Pay showed that he was in 161 Bty. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 12 Feb 1951. Clerk General Duties. RTNZ 26 Feb 1951 by civil air to Sydney and disembarked from MV Wanganella at Wellington. Served overseas on this occasion 79 days. M/I Army Schools Waiouru, ex 2nd Reinforcements Kayforce awaiting medical discharge. Detailed for instructor duties at School of Arty, Waiouru. Discharged (medical reasons) 29 Jul 1951. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which were sent to a family member. Died Wellington 27 Sep 1997 aged 77 years. Buried Waikanae Cemetery, RSA section. |
| MEYLE, Victor Noel Trevor George | 204371 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born 26 Mar 1925. Came from Devonport. Served in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number, E Troop, 163 Bty. Emplaned 27 Feb 1954 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 5 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2063 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Takapuna. Joined Regular Force. Later Sergeant. Also served in 161 Bty in South Vietnam. Both Vietnam medals awarded. Attended Parade '98. Discharged 27 Mar 1972. Living in Auckland in 1996. Died Birkenhead, Auckland, 19 Dec 2006. |
| MICHAEL, George Henry | 15474 | Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering Mechanic) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rogerstone, Newport, UK, on 15 Aug 1921. He was a scholar before he entered the RN on 15 Aug 1939 as an Engine Room Artificer apprentice with the Service No D/MX 55050. His training was conducted in Caledonia and the Mechanical Training Establishment, Rosyth. Drafted to Drake (Shore Station) on 21 Jun 1941. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 1 Jul 1941. Drafted to Valiant (battleship) 2 Jul 1941 and joined the ship at Alexandria, Egypt. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 May 1942. While here the RN conducted sweeps to the west and prevented minelaying by several Italian ships. In Nov Valiant participated in Operation Crusader (to lift the siege of Tobruk) and Operation Chieftain, a decoy Malta convoy. On 25 Nov the Battle Fleet was at sea and U–331 penetrated the destroyer screen and fired four torpedoes, three of which hit Barham (battleship) which rolled over and sunk four minutes after being struck by the first torpedo. Back in Alexandria harbour on 19 Dec 1942 six Italian frogmen on three “human Torpedoes” followed the British ships into the harbour and placed limpet mines on Valiant causing considerable damage but did not sink the ship. The ship sailed to Durban for repairs. George Michael advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 29 Nov 1942. His next ship was Ceres (light cruiser). He returned to Drake on 3 Nov 1943 and next served in Oxford Castle (corvette) 8 Dec 1943–1 Feb 1946. While in this ship she operated from several shore bases. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 May 1945. He next served mainly in Drake and Unicorn (aircraft repair ship). He gained his Boiler Room Watch-keeping Certificate and passed the Professional exam for Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and then the exam for Chief Engine Room Artificer on 1 Nov 1946. Recommended for promotion to Warrant Rank on 8 Sep 1948. He also took the Professional Examination for Commissioned Engineer and Mechanician to volunteer to transfer to the RNZN. The two chosen for this transfer were Michael and Frankland. Acting Commissioned Engineer Michael entered the RNZN at Maori on 15 Aug 1955. He remained in Britain to attend courses in HMS Victory, HMS Thunderer and HMS Phoenix. He left Maori on 10 Mar 1956 and arrived in Philomel on 13 Apr 1956. He was appointed to Black Prince on 18 May 1956, confirmed as a Commissioned Engineer on 15 Aug 1956 and as an Eng. Sub-Lieutenant on 4 Jan 1957. Appointed to Royalist on 27 Mar 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning Voyage to SE Asia and Japan and Korea and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince, Kaniere and Philomel and was promoted Engineer Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1963. His time in the ABCD School in Philomel was to help him care for his wife who was in an advanced stage of cancer. He was discharged from the RNZN on 13 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| MICHAEL, William Stuart | 203559 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Suva, Fiji, 29 Aug 1927. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Technical Assistant/ Battery Storeman Clerk. Promoted Bombardier during Korean Tour. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 20 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Otahuhu, Auckland. Died Waihi 7 Mar 2010 aged 82 years. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MIDDLETON, Alan Herbert | 12035 | Lieutenant (Supply) | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waipu, Northland, on 9 Apr 1929. He attended Auckland Grammar School and was in the 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Cricket teams. While in the RN he served in the Home Fleet, the West Indies, The Mediterranean and SE Asia. Entered the RN as a Cadet (Supply) on 22 Apr 1948 at HMS Britannia (the Royal Navy College Dartmouth). Appointed to Devonshire (cruiser for training) 16 Sep 1948–20 Apr 1949 and promoted Midshipman (Supply) on 1 May 1949. Appointed to Theseus (light fleet carrier) 17 Oct 1949–2 May 1950. He was then in Ceres the RN Supply & Secretariat training school at Wetherby, Yorkshire, where he was promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Supply) on 1 Sep 1950. He was then in President while he was doing courses at RN College Greenwich, followed by service in Pembroke 1 and in Phoenix, Portsmouth and then returned to Pembroke 1. Entered the RNZN as an Acting Sub-Lieutenant at Maori on 8 Sep 1951. On arrival in NZ he was appointed to Philomel as Sub-Lieutenant (Supply officer) on 18 Dec 1951 and held the appointment of Assistant Secretary. Promoted Lieutenant (Supply), on 1 Mar 1953. Appointed to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 as the Supply Officer. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Later appointed to Philomel on 18 Oct 1954. Also served in Tamaki and was released from the RNZN on 21 May 1956. Granted a permanent commission as Lieutenant in the RNZNVR on 14 Sep 1956. Although retained on the RNZN Retired list he was required to wear the same distinguishing lace as other RNZNVR officers of equal rank with the letter “R” in the curl of the insignia. He would also retain his RNZN number NZ 12035. Awarded VRD (16 Aug 1963) with clasp (7 Jun 1978). Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and NZDSM in 2002–2003. His UN Korea medal was replaced at cost about 2002. Died Auckland 7 Jul 2008 aged 79. |
| MIDDLETON, James Alexander (Jim) | 208230 | Staff Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Christchurch 1929. Motor Mechanic. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan and then travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was in the Workshop Platoon. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 19 May 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 May 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Died Rannerdale Veteran Care, Christchurch, 25 Aug 2013 aged 84 years. |
| MIHAKA, Hoani | 204608 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/04/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Whakatane 5 Aug 1926. Labourer for Mr F.G. Mahi, Whakatane. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Papakura Camp. Sent to Burnham for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Admitted AMF Repat Hosp Concord, Sydney 23 Apr 1953 (acute gastro enteritis). Departed Sydney for Japan 21 May 1953 flown by Qantas, deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 and M/I NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun, entered Korea 4 Jun and M/I to his unit 6 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Fd Amb 13–17 Sep 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Re-admitted 38 Fd Am 18 Sep, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged to unit 1 Oct 1953. Did not adhere to R&SOs on two occasions. Admitted twice more to 3 Canadian FD Amb then to 4 Canadian Fd Amb and discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Admitted Royal Gen Hosp Concord, Sydney (acute gastro enteritis). Deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1941 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jan 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. Discharged 15 Jan 1955. Died Whakatane 30 Jul 1987 aged 61 years. |
| MIHAKA, Rangi | 535362 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Tauranga 6 Feb 1933. Labourer at Waipa State Sawmill, Rotorua. Attested 7 Sep 1954 in Kayforce 19th Reinforcements. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Returned to Papakura and was posted to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan, entered Korea 12 Jan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jan 1955. Paid little attention adhering to R & SOs and lost money and time. M/I to NZ Base HQ 2 May 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to NZ Component BCFK and remained on the NZ Roll 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 142 days. Discharged 13 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) (May 2006) and NZDSM (Nov 2011). |
| MIHAKA, Richard (Dick) | 208797 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 09/08/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born 4 Mar 1934. Came from Otorohanga. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Subunit not known. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 29 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharged Cert. Nol 2068 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Otorohanga. Died Otorohanga, 26 Jan 1994. |
| MILES, Alfred Henry Robert (Alf) | 203750 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born in 16 Dec 1928. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Also served in the Field Regiment pool. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 26 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He gave his discharge address of a friend who lived on No.1 RD, Te Awamutu. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2069 was sent to an address in Te Puke on 28 Jul 1957. Died Papakura 7 Nov 2014 aged 85 years. |
| MILES, Frederick James | 213086 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Sydney, Australia on 5 Jan 1928. Mill Worker in Dunedin. Attested in Dunedin for service in Kayforce on 10 Oct 1955. Emplaned 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Chief Clerk on 15 May 1956. Attached FAP to 1 Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 21 Jun–13 Jul 1956 then returned to NZ Tpt Pl. Posted to HQ NZ Kayforce 11 Mar 1957. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed Regimental Policeman 12 Mar 1957. Promoted Lance Corporal 25 Jun 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 12 Aug 1957. Went to Australia after discharge from Kayforce. Died Dunedin, 1 May 1993 aged 65 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MILES, Kevin Gerard | 30433 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/12/2051 | 12/12/2054 | Born Christchurch, 10 Jan 1921. Served in Territorial Force from 1937–42. Served in 2 NZEF 1943–46 (Staff Sergeant, 295826, HQ 2 Div ASC). Served in BCOF Japan, 1946–49. One of three officers who went to Korea on 12 Dec 1951. Seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER67) and returned to NZ deplaning 6 Jun 1952. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force. Re-enlisted in Kayforce and re-embarked 30 Dec 1953. OC, 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC 7 Jan–2 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Dec 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Dec 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Emergency force and re-posted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Captain, 12 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Went to Vietnam briefly as a visitor. Retired 14 Sep 1970 from 3 Brigade HQ, Christchurch. Died Wellington 24 Jun 2008 aged 87 years. |
| MILFORD, Richard John | 208146 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/04/2055 | Born in Dunedin. Attested 29 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan and by ship to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 16 Dec 1952 and placed on X(iii) List for RTNZ on furlough. RTNZ 2 Jan 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 25 Feb 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement then was re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and emplaned Iwakuni 1 Apr 1955. Deplaned Harewood 4 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2070 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin 13 May 1995 aged 65–66. Buried Balclutha, South Otago. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MILKINS, Arthur John | 13890 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Bedminster, Gloucestershire, UK, 17 Nov 1919. Arthur Milkins enlisted in the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 5 Jun 1939 with the Service No D/KZ97123. He served in Edinburgh (light cruiser) from 25 Oct 1939 to 2 May 1942. Edinburgh saw a great deal of combat service during World War II, especially in the North Sea and the Arctic Sea, where she was sunk by u-boat torpedoes on 2 May 1942. This ship was carrying gold ingots which were recovered many years later. He had advanced to Acting Leading Stoker before his ship was sunk. He served in LST 1409 (6 Apr 1943–22 Jun 1945) which saw service from Britain to the Indian Ocean based in Bombay. He returned to Britain via Golden Hind (Shore base. Sydney Australia) and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 1 Apr 1946. He later served in Tartar (destroyer), Mull of Galloway (repair ship) and Romola (minesweeper). He had real active wartime experiences for which he was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Arthur was discharged from the RN in the rate of Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 14 Aug 1952 on transfer to the RNZN. He enlisted at Maori (Naval Office in London) in the rate of Stoker Mechanic on 15 Aug 1952 and on successive days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. He was drafted to Pukaki on 15 Aug 1953 and Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korean water. He served mainly on the west coast of Korea. He was awarded the UN Medal for Korea. On RTNZ he served in Bellona, Black Prince and Royalist. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. DEE 14 Aug 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 19 Jul 2006 aged 86. |
| MILLAR, Arthur David | 208749 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Auckland 11 May 1927. Came from Otahuhu, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 May 1954. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 26 Jul 1954. Died Whangarei 15 Aug 2015 aged 88 years. |
| MILLAR, Donald | 13401 | Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Blackpool, UK, 3 Aug 1918. Dental Surgeon. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on a three years Short Service Commission from 1 Sep 1950. Appointed to Hawea 9 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland for service in Korea 2 Mar 1951. TSFD to Tutira 28 Apr 1951 and RTNZ 30 May 1951. In Tamaki 11 Jun–19 Aug 1951. Appointed to Taupo 20 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea 29 Aug 1951. Promoted Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on 1 Sep 1951. On 3 Feb 1952 was TSFD to Hawea and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. In Philomel 9 Mar 1952–12 Jan 1953. Served in Black Prince 13 Jan 1953 to 9 Aug 1954 being advanced to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (Dental) 8 Jul 1953 during his time in Black Prince. His remaining service was shared between Tamaki and Philomel. Discharged 31 Dec 1955 and placed on the Retired List on 1 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MILLAR, Joseph John | 204629 | Signalman | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 as a Signalman on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by civil air via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. He was one of 44 men who travelled from Sydney to Japan. Subunit not known. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to deplane Harewood 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 142 days. Discharged 13 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2072 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Ellerslie. Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MILLAR, Kenneth Harvey | 204483 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Paeroa 22 Mar 1931. Linesman. One year's previous service in RNZAF as Aircraftman 2nd Class. Joined Kayforce. 3rd Replacements. Travelled to Sydney by Teal aircraft and by Qantas via Darwin, Laubuan (Borneo), Hong Kong and Iwakuni to Kure. Returned to unit on 10 May 1953 from course at CATC, Inchon. Promoted Lance Bombardier during tour. Attached to Australian, British and American infantry for first 12 months. At observation posts on the Hook, Little Gibraltar and hills 159, 355 and 175. Commenced service in RNZ Sigs but TSFD to RNZA 28 Aug 1953 as RNZA Signaller. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 23 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. Served as driver in TF on RTNZ until 31 Aug 1960. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. Living at Taradale, Napier in 2004. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Died Hawkes Bay Hospital 20 Feb 2019 aged 87 years. Buried 2 Mar 2019 in the Pukerimu Lawn Cemetery, Paeroa. |
| MILLAR, Peter Ivor | 208786 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Wellington 1929. Came from Strathmore Park, Wellington. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 at on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, 20 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 21 Aug 1952 for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 24 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but employment in this unit not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Sep 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2074 was sent 27 Jul 1957 to his address in Strathmore Park Wellington. Died Masterton, 21 Sep 2003 aged 73–74 years. |
| MILLAR, William Silver Dallas (Jock) | 13070 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Glasgow 15 Feb 1925. Employed as a rubber worker before he enlisted in the Royal Navy 11 May 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 552338. Served in Glendower and was then drafted to Wellesley which by now had become a shore station. Wellesley was built in 1815 as a 74-gun ship-of-the-line and was much later used as a training ship until she was bombed and destroyed in 1940. Thus, she became the first and only ship-of-the-line to be sunk by air attack. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Aug 1943. Drafted to President 3 as Able Seaman 18 Aug 1943. This was an accounting base, initially in Bristol and it was the HQ for the personnel on Defensively Armed Merchant Ships, it meant that his pay was worked out there. Also served in Excellent and Victory. On 6 Jul 1945 he was at serving in the Hunt-class destroyer Stevenstone based at St Angelo, Malta. Drafted 24 Feb 1946 to Sirius a Dido-class light cruiser and appears that he returned to the UK in her. Discharged 22 Nov 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN 11 Aug 1949 on a six-year engagement. After a short while in Philomel drafted to Kiwi (of sinking Japanese I–1 submarine fame during WWII) on 16 Oct–19 Dec 1949. In Philomel to 1 Feb 1950 then drafted to Bellona on 2 Feb–28 Sep 1950, in Tamaki and Philomel until drafted to Taupo 28 Jul 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escorts and was on occasion involved in shore bombardments. The winter in Korea 1951–52 was particularly severe. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Later served in Kiwi again and in Tui. DEE 10 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Was a skilled metal worker in Panmure in Jan 1965. Died prior to Oct 1993. |
| MILLER, B M | 0 | ? | — | Concert Party | 01/11/2054 | 20/12/2054 | Entertainer, Concert Party. Concert party performer. One of four performers who departed from Auckland on 1 Nov 1954 to perform to NZ and other troops in Korea and returned 20 Dec 1954. There were four Concert party personnel on this flight L.E. Bognuda, W.H. Entwistle, B.M. Miller and was led by Henry Joseph Rudolph (q.v.), a well-known Wellington musician and early broadcaster. |
| MILLER, Frederick Harold John | 14252 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Napier, 15 Jan 1936. Grocer's assistant before he joined the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Oct 1952. Had further training in Philomel and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 15 Jul 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 in that ship to serve in Korean waters. Operated from Sasebo and conducted patrols and escort duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 30 Nov 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 24 Oct 1956. Reverted to Able Seaman 30 Mar 1957. In Philomel then drafted to Stawell 9 Apr 1957–20 Jan 1958. Returned to Lachlan 21 Jan 1958 and was re-advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 31 Mar 1958. Spent time in Takapu and in Tarapunga where he advanced to Leading Seaman 31 Mar 1959 served in Lachlan twice more before being DEE on 14 Jan 1962. Went to live in Hastings. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| MILLER, Gordon Brian | 208519 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Blenheim 15 Sep 1929. Enlisted 12 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draftee. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, on arrival in Korea. His employment in the Battery is not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Blenheim, 6 Jan 1995 aged 66 years. |
| MILLER, Harry Best | 12230 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Greenwich, London, UK, 20 Feb 1928. Was an electric welder before joining the RN. Unfortunately his RN service is not known at this time. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook (Maori) London 14 Jun 1948 as a steward. Drafted to Arabis 1 Jul–18 Aug 1948 and then to HMS Loch Shin 19 Aug–12 Sep 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948. He was a member of the crew which brought that ship to New Zealand. Served in Tamaki 3 Feb–30 May 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 31 May 1950 and sailed in that vessel to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Was involved in patrols and escorts and was one of the screening ships at the battle of Inchon 15–19 Sep 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Was in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–28 Jul 1951. DEE 28 Jul 1951. He was later living at Rahutu, Taranaki. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MILLER, James Ivo | 203854 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ, Force HQ | RNZAOC | 07/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Hamilton on 26 Jul 1926. He was a grocery manager at Mangakino before he was attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Waiouru and Trentham Camps. James Ivo was selected for the Advance Party No.1 and emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft at Whenuapai on 7 Dec 1950. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Served in NZ Base HQ. Promoted Lance Corporal storeman on 8 Jan 1951, to Corporal on 5 Feb 1951 and then promoted Temporary Sergeant 5 Mar 195 Storeman Clerk Force Headquarters. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant as NCO i/c Section then to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 1 Nov 1951 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 24 Jan 1952. M/O to 1 Comwel Div 24 Apr 1952 TSFD to NZ Roll at NZ Base HQ on 5 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 as the draft conducting officer for RTNZ deplaning Auckland from a Teal flight ex Sydney on 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Kawerau 6 Oct 1996 aged 70 years. Buried Kawerau Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MILLER, John Eric | 206190 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Salford, Greater Manchester, UK, 19 Aug 1926.Three years previous service as a Marine in the Royal Marines. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 INZ)Transport Coy and attached to 16 Fd Regt, also served in NZ Base HQ Transport Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned in New Zealand 2 Aug 1952. Discharged 27 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and these were issued to his then last known address but they were returned on 13 Jul 1954. Claimed in 1988. Re-enlisted on 1 Jul 1953 and was discharged a few weeks later on 9 Aug 1953. Died Masterton, 6 Oct 2001 aged 75 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MILLER, John Gillies | 207916 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16, p.91 (443288, Private, Infantry. Farmer from Maitland, Southland. Next-of-kin Mr E.B. Miller (mother), Maitland, Gore–Waikaka Rural Delivery.) Went back to farming in the Gore area. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Died Christchurch, 3 Dec 2006 and is buried in Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MILLER, John Robert | 208520 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Came from Dunedin. Previous service in RNZAF. Kayforce 1st replacement group. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney on 27 May 1952. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Posted as a Gunner to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 as a Gunner for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then deplaning Wellington approx 7.30am on 17 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 238 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2078 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Dunedin. |
| MILLER, Keith Ian | 204086 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 02/08/2051 | 18/06/2053 | Born Pukekohe 26 Nov 1929. Grocers Assistant for Cubis and Ryan, Mangakino. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. M/O from Papakura Camp 1 Aug 1951 and travelled by train to embark Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 3 Sep 1951 onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Initially posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ 14 Sep 1951 and was TSFD from RNZASC to RNZAOC. To be Private, Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed storeman 1 Nov 1951. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 10–15 Dec 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to NZRTU 19–25 Feb 1952 and returned to NZ Base HQ. M/O on TOD to 4 Comwel Ord Depot 26 Aug 1952 and returned to NZ Base HQ 5 Sep 1952. Sent on TOD to 1 Comwel Div 8 Sep 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Jan 1953. In a little over one year he was promoted from Driver (Private) to Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Regarded as “An efficient administration and disciplinarian.” Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 14 Mar 1953 and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Cambridge 15 Nov 2008 aged 78 years. |
| MILLER, Neil | 207735 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan (815676, Sapper, NZE. Labourer from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs R. Miller (mother), Manutuke, Cook County, Gisborne.) Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked as a Gunner 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2080 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| MILLER, Norman Lawrence | 206084 | Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Melbourne, Australia, on 16 Feb 1927. Served 5 years in Australian Imperial Forces. Appointed to the Emergency Force 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Lieutenant (Temporary Captain). The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following immediate awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea: Military Cross (London Gazette, 5 Feb 1952, p.709): “…on October 3 (1951) he was a forward artillery Observation Officer with a squadron of Centurion tanks supporting infantry of the 28th Brigade. Early in the engagement Captain Millar's tank bogged down and became exposed to heavy enemy mortar and shell fire. The captain left the tank and accompanied the infantry on foot carrying and operating the radio set himself. The following morning after his tank had bogged down again, Captain Miller, on foot, provided accurate and timely artillery support right onto the infantry's objectives. Previously when on patrol with the infantry on September 15, Captain Miller was wounded in the head and evacuated by helicopter but insisted on returning with his wound unhealed, in time to participate in the new offensive.” Promoted Major 1 Jun 1953. Mentioned in Despatches in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953.” London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554. Served in Kayforce 1950–54. SOS the Emergency Force and posted to the Retired List 18 Jul 1954. Discharged in Japan 16 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Korea Medal with Mentioned in Despatches emblem (with incorrect service number) offered by Webbs Auctioneers March 2014 for $150–200. |
| MILLER, Trevor Thomas | 203905 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 17 Mar 1923. Came from Auckland. Previous service with Army and RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served as a Dog Troop Signals Despatch Rider. Soon found that motorcycles were not a successful means of transport and these were soon replaced by Jeeps. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 21 Dec 1952. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Living in Orakei and later moved to Panmure. Died Panmure, Auckland, 12 Jul 2014 aged 91 years. |
| MILLER, William Albert George | 12595 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Greenwich, London, UK, 28 Mar 1925. Was a packer before joining the RN on 7 Feb 1946 as an Assistant Cook with Service No C/MX 791725. His first 18 months of service were in shore stations (Stone Frigates) like Royal Arthur, Glendower, Roseneath and Pembroke, but was drafted to Ausonia a heavy repair ship based at Chatham. Drafted to Achilles 27 Feb–30 Jun 1948 as the ship was sold to India on 5 Jul 1948. Released from the RN 1 Sep 1948. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook (Maori) 6 Feb 1949 Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship to NZ. Served in Rotoiti 20 Apr–2 Oct 1950 and advanced to Cook (Officers) 16 Mar 1950 (Backdated). Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951. Sailed from NZ 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties and shelled an enemy position on the coast in May. Also served in the Han River providing navigational information for bombardments in that area. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (O) (Local) 28 Dec 1951 but relinquished that rate three months later. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince and Bellona. His last years of service were rated as Superior. DEE 5 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MILLETT, Maurice James (Jim) | 11226 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Pt Chevalier, Auckland, 5 May 1930. Was working at the Dominion Casting Co, Auckland, before joining the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Drafted as Boy 1st Class to Bellona 7 May 1947. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 5 May 1948. Served in Philomel 16 Oct 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman 5 Jan 1949. Drafted to Bellona 4 Feb–31 Jul 1949 then returned to Philomel 1 Aug 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Oct 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrol duties. On RTNZ was drafted to Philomel and served periods in Kiwi (3 times), Kaima and Tui. DEE 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Matamata 20 May 1990 aged 60 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His son served in the NZDF and became a Warrant Officer in the RNZAF. |
| MILLS, Clarence Robert | 970000 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/08/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Invercargill 21 Aug 1933. Post & Telegraph linesman at Otautau. Serving TF soldier in Otago Southland Regt. His parents’ written consent was given prior to enlistment as he was under the age of 21. Attested in Kayforce 27 Apr 1954 in Invercargill. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for travel to Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC on 2 Nov 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South as a member of a Burial Party 25–27 Oct 1955 then returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured (burned) while filling Kerosene heater. Admitted 43 Gen Hosp 6 Nov 1955, TSFD to 121 US Evac Hosp 23 Nov and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 25 Nov 1955 remaining under treatment until 13 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 146 days. Remained under treatment in NZ until discharged from Kayforce 6 Apr 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 23 Nov 2022 aged 89 years. |
| MILLS, Darcy | 35102 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Came from Raetihi. Regular Force soldier posted as Driver, RNZASC, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. One of eight who emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas 203 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 19 Sep 19654 and re-posted to Regular Force. Died Raetihi, 2 Aug 1997. |
| MILLS, Raymond Farrant (Ray) | 327817 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 26 Aug 1932. Spray painter in Mt Roskill, Auckland. Serving TF soldier. Attested 2 Feb 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Retains rank of Bombardier held in TF prior to enlistment in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant (IC Gun) 5 Sep 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 12–29 Jan 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. Promoted Sergeant 10 May 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 12 May 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplaning Auckland 6 Jun 1955. Served overseas 356 days. Discharged 15 Jul 1955 and posted to TF Unit (LAA Regt, RNZA). Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland 1 Jul 2018 aged 85 years. |
| MILLSON, John Simon | 14424 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK on 20 Mar 1928. Entered the RN on 25 Jul 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class to serve until the end of the present emergency. His training was centred on communications and he advanced to Telegraphist by 20 Jun 1946. He served in Malta in St Angelo and was attached to Chieftain (destroyer). His service was extended by four years from 5 Nov 1947. He also served in Phoenicia (shore station in Malta) and Poole (minesweeper) for short TODs. On return to Britain he was drafted to Whitehall and was held on the books of President. He returned to Mercury and was attached to several ships for periods between 1951 and 1952 including Grenville (destroyer), Launceston Castle (corvette), advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 4 Oct 1951. Rocket (destroyer) and Solebay (destroyer). Advanced to Leading Telegraphist (Seaborne?) on 7 Apr 1952. Released to Reserve on 13 Jul 1953. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 21 Sep 1953 as Telegraphist (S) and Advanced to Leading Telegraphist (S) the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Black Prince and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 8 Jan–11 Jul 1955. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist on 15 Mar 1956 and to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 15 Mar 1957. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Communication Division. Later served in Philomel, Irirangi and Royalist once more as CRE. Discharged to RA on 1 Oct 1965. Joined the NZ Police Force 20 Sep 1965 but resigned a short time later. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MILNE, Alton Alexander | 551621 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 13/01/2055 | Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin and Manila to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Promoted Lance Bombardier during his service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged 18 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2084 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Tuatapere. He returned to Tuatapere. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MILNE, Barry Lionel | 34355 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born 20 Feb 1933. Attested in the Regular Force 17 Jan 1950. Regular Force soldier holding rank of Corporal who served mainly in Burnham Camp until TSFD to Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct, entered Korea 13 Oct and M/I to his unit 14 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant as Tpt Sergeant 10 Nov 1954 and promoted Sergeant 4 Mar 1955. Granted 10 days Rand R Leave 26 Feb–6 Mar 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Pl and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 May 1956. M/I to NZ Component BCFK from NZ Tpt Pl 16 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 259 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Aug 1956 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded NZ Army LS&GC Medal 2Jul 1974. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class Posted to Auckland Northland Army Area Office, Auckland, 29 May 1972. Instructor Transport, Northern Transport Section at Fort Cautley 1 Apr 1976. Discharged from HQ NZ Land Force Command, Takapuna 4 Jan 1983. Was also Club Captain of Fort Cautley Golf Club. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MILNE, Charles Peter | 208609 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born 17 Feb 1930. Came from Invercargill. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 as a Lance Bombardier for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then deplaning Wellington approx 7.30am on 17 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 21 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2085 was sent to an address in Invercargill on 28 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 12 May 2011. |
| MILNE, Howard Arthur (Shorty) | 203808 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Employed as a Hotel Porter in Hamilton at the time he enlisted for 2 NZEF. He His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.15 as a Private (632449) Infantry Reinforcements and sailed from NZ between 1 Jan–31 Dec 1945. could have been sent to Italy as a late reinforcement or onto Japan as part of 5 Bde which was part of the BCOF in Japan. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Photographed at Manila looking at some jewellery for perhaps something to send back to NZ. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in A Troop 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned NZ 26 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2086 was sent to an address in Hikutaia on 28 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taupo 14 Dec 2001 aged 74 years. |
| MILNE, Mervyn Alexander | 208521 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Dunedin 10 Feb 1928. Jockey at Wingatui. Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement Draft on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned on Teal flying boat at Wellington bound for Australia. Continued the journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Japan 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Sep 1952; Temporary Bombardier 1 Feb 1953; Temporary Sergeant 13 Jul 1953 and to substantive Sergeant 1 Nov 1953. Served mainly in the armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 192 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Labourer Balclutha Borough Council Water Works. Joined Regular Force. Embarked in TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Served as Private in HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Admitted British Military Hospital with 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns, 28 Jan 1959. SOS 1 NZ Regt 22 May 1959 and attached to HQ NZ Army Force Singapore while in British Military Hospital Singapore, awaiting RTNZ on medical grounds. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings Changi 11 Jun 1959 and deplaned Whenuapai 13 Jun. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Apr 1960 and to Lance Corporal 5 Oct 1960. Later Corporal in NZ Base Pay Office. Later Sergeant. Discharged from Papakura Camp, 7 Apr 1971. Died Takanini, 30 Jan 2001 aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| MILNE, Rex William | 204616 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 02/09/2055 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. M/O from NZRTU and was posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. A small group comprising Driver R.W. Milne, Driver W. Burgess, Driver P. Hemana, Corporal E.A. Priest, Driver R. Hakaraia, Driver C.H. Stansfield and Driver P.K. Derwin M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same Day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 May 1953 while holding appointment of Ordnance Artificer Corporal. RTNZ 21 Dec 1954 on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 4 Feb 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MILNE, William (Bill) | 527710 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland 2 Jan 1930. Orchard hand and driver for P.M. Baker, Te Puke. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs 6 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. 22 Apr 1953, entered Korea 24 Apr 1953. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Reg (G Troop) 24 Apr 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 5 Mar 1954 TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged direct to unit 13 Mar 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Jun 1954 and discharged to NZ Base HQ 2 Jul 1954. M/O to NZRTU 13 Aug 1954 and was re-posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Aug 1954. M/I to his unit 22 Aug 1954 and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 2 Oct 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1954 and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MILNE, William James | 203788 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Taihape on 19 Aug 1921. Post & Telegraph Department Cadet from Whangarei. Enlisted at Kawakawa and was given the Service No 231031. He was working Okaihau at the time. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Ninth Roll. Embarked and left NZ on 1 Nov 1942. WWII service in Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment in the Pacific theatre. RTNZ 9 Jul 1944 and was discharged 12 Sep 1945. Spent one year 249 days overseas. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950 and was issued with Service No 203788. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fd Regt Gun Number. Served in the Bty to north of Seoul and back some distance. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. Died Whangarei 23 Sep 1993. Buried Maunu Service Cemetery, Whangarei. His WWII medals, 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal were not claimed until 2000. |
| MILNER, Daniel | 204259 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 11/03/2054 | Born Karetu, Bay of Islands 27 Jul 1929. Employed as a labourer at the NZR Loco Branch, Kawakawa. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. He gave his own address as a member of 161 Bty. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 12–17 Mar 1953 and was discharged to his unit. Had several failures to adhere to Military Orders and received 14 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks 29 Sep 1953, was released 12 Oct 1953 to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 13 Nov, TSFD to NZ Roll and M/I to this unit 18 Nov 1953. Embarked 19 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return to Sydney and flew from Sydney to RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8.45am, 12 Mar 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. He was one of 19 who came back from Korea on this sailing of the Taiyuan. Applied for a second tour to Korea and was accepted. Re-emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 16 Jun 1954 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. His second deployment was 173 days. Total service in Korea two years 95 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MINCHINGTON, Frederick Bramwell Booth | 208231 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 31 Jan 1930. He was Salvation Army man. Previous service in the Army 31 May–22 Dec 1948 as a Driver. Employed as a postman for the P&T Dept., Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and travelled by ship to disembark Pusan 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Also noted as serving in Div HQ Tpt Pl. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 2 Oct 1951 and was discharged direct to unit 10 Oct 1951. Accidentally injured 18 Nov 1951 Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Nov and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 12 Dec 1951 to NZ Base HQ. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 5 Feb 1952 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Coy 18 Feb 1952. Two errors spoilt his service record and cost him several days’ pay. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 7.30am, 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Died Christchurch 15 Dec 1964 aged 34 years. |
| MINHINNICK, Roger | 211106 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 09/03/2056 | Born 17 Aug 1920. Came from Normanby, Taranaki. Previous service in 2 NZEF and RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953. Unit in Korea not known but highly likely to be 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 of RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ New Zealand on furlough and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 4 Feb 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1956. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked in TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Lance Corporal, C Coy, 1 NZ Regt at Taiping as at 14 Jan 1959. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ awarded Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died Christchurch 9 Sep 1985 aged 65 years. |
| MINOGUE, Edward Joseph (Ted) | 208580 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born 22 Apr 1918. Came from Timaru. Previous service in 2 NZEF, served in 20 Bn. Also served in BCOF, Japan (12983, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Dunedin. Next-of-kin Mr J Minogue (father) Timaru.) Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged 22 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2093 was sent to his given address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 9 Dec 1993. |
| MISCHEFSKI, David John | 211386 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 13/04/2055 | Born Tauranga 13 Jul 1927. Served in the Home Guard at Ngatea, Hauraki Plains and at Pongakawa, Te Puke in 1943 but did not qualify for the award on the NZ War Service Medal. Labourer for Ohinemuri County Council, Paeroa. Enlisted in Jayforce 15 May 1947 with Service No 811995 for service in BCOF Japan. Embarked 15 Jul 1947, entered Japan 2 Aug 1947 and served mainly in 2 NZ Battalion. Embarked 17 Sep 1948 for RTNZ and discharge. Disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Served overseas one year 83 days. Became platelayer for NZ Railways at Patea. Enlisted in Regular Force 20 Mar 1950 with Service No 34400 as a mess steward, Officers Mess, Linton Camp. Promoted Temporary Corporal during that service. Discharged at own request upon payment 17 Jun 1953. Driver for T.L. McKenzie of Normanby, Taranaki. Attested in Kayforce in New Plymouth on 28 Jul 1954 and was issued the Service No 211386. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. Accidentally injured 20 Mar 1955 but did not need hospital attention. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Auckland 13 Aug 1955. Served overseas 243 days. Discharged 18 Sep 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. Enlisted in Regular Force 7 Apr 1961 using his Service No from Korea and was posted to CD Company, RNZASC at Linton for duty as a cook. Discharged own request on 19 Jun 1961. Died Palmerston North 4 Oct 2001 aged 74 years. |
| MITA, Mana | 204591 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 24/09/2054 | Born Rotorua 29 Dec 1929. Mill Hand, Alloy Die Cast Ltd, Hamilton. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Sent to Burnham for Corps Training. Sent on TOD to Rangiora then back to Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Continued to Japan flying by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Committed several breaches of military discipline before leaving NZ and in Korea. Awarded detention 23 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 16 Jun 1953. Did not adhere to R&SOs and lost time and money. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ, TSFDD to the NZ Roll 14 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 20 Aug 1954. Further disciple breaches. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 18 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2096 was sent to his given address in Te Puke on 28 Jul 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MITA, William Ngawhika | 204301 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Pukehina, Te Puke 14 Aug 1929. Employed as a spray painter at Maketu. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained for Korean service in Papakura Camp. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 25 May 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8 Oct and was discharged 2 Nov 1953. Did not obey NZ Base Picquet Instructions and was given two extra piquet duties 9 Nov 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to then NZ Roll 28 Nov 1954. M/O to Kobe for embarkation 19 Jan 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 24 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Maketu, Bay of Plenty. |
| MITCHELL, Alan Murdoch | 207917 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. After training in Burnham and Waiouru Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 163 Bty from Pusan northwards. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned in New Zealand 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2098 was sent to an address in Riverton on 28 Jul 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Albert Charles Broadley | 13129 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Kurow 3 Oct 1933. Grocer's assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN 8 Sep 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class and started his RNZN Service in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Mar 1950. Drafted to Bellona 18 Aug 1950–28 May 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Apr 1951. Drafted to Taupo 29 May 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Forces in Korean waters. Served mainly of the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Taupo also conducted bombardments of shore targets on the east coast shooting up rail tunnels, bridges and trains if they were seen. The winter during this period was particularly severe and most servicemen remember the bitter cold at that time. Advanced to Able Seaman on 3 May 1952. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served at Irirangi 27 Jan–10 Oct 1953. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 22 Oct 1953–28 Feb 1954 to attend a training course. In Philomel until 27 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 28 May 1954 and left Auckland circa Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. In Jul 1954 she was deployed as part of the Royal Navy’s Far Eastern Fleet. She carried out anti-piracy operations in British North Borneo waters and visited Malayan, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea as part of her service with the fleet. She returned to Auckland on 23 Jul 1955. His next ship was Bellona 24 Sep 1955–16 Apr 1956 and then served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956 to 2 Apr 1957 His final RNZN posting was Philomel 3 Apr–2 Oct 1957. DEE 2 Oct 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Allen Leslie | 203968 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce, 2nd Reinforcements during Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland on 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Embarked Sasebo, Japan, 22 Sep 1952 and entered Korea at Pusan 24 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ by civil air flights. Deplaned 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2099 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Drury, South Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Arthur Frederick | 11299 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 20/11/2051 | Born Invercargill 14 Apr 1929. Worked for Post & Telegraph Department. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Oct 1946 on a six-year engagement and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona from 19 Jun 1947 to 15 Jun 1948. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Oct 1947. Served in Taupo 21 Sep 1949 to 7 Feb 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 7 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters. Travelled to Korean waters via Darwin, Hong Kong and Japan and was involved in convoy escort to Inchon, harbour control and patrol duties mainly on west coast of Korea. On 17 Jul 1951 during a patrol in the approaches of Chinnampo harbour an assault party from Rotoiti carried out an attack on an enemy gun position at Sogon-Ni and took two enemy soldiers as prisoners or war. Rotoiti was also involved in the rescue of a British Merchant ship from pirates. RTNZ via Japan, Hong Kong and Brisbane. Served in Philomel until discharged apart from the period 13 Jan–22 Mar 1953 when he served in HMNZS Bellona in the Reserve Fleet. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 13 Apr 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 1 Oct 2002 aged 73 years. |
| MITCHELL, Colin Roy | 208522 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 22 Nov 1928. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 31 May. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, promoted from Gunner to Sergeant. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney then by air to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2100 was sent to him in Dunedin 28 Jul 1957. Died Dunedin 20 Oct 2017 aged 88 years. |
| MITCHELL, Donald James | 203652 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Tauranga 23 Dec 1917. Enlisted 15 Sep 1939 in 2 NZEF as Private with Service No 3286 and served in 18 (Auckland) Bn, probably in B Coy, the Hauraki Company. Embarked Wellington 5 Jan 1940 on the Orion (HMNZT Z4) and sailed at 6am the next morning. Disembarked 13 Feb 1940 at Tewfik, Egypt. Embarked to join Lustre Force in Greece Mar 1941. 18 Bn served near the Aliakmon line, at Servia Pass, Olympus Pass, the Thermopylae Line and was evacuated from Greece at Porto Rafti and taken to Crete. Reported safe in Crete 18 May 1941. Wounded 25 May 1941. Reported as missing on Crete and posted as POW 2 Jun 1941. Transported to Germany and was German POW No.5117 and was held in Stalag VIIB (later Stalag 344 Lamsdorf). Reported as safe in the UK on 19 Apr 1945. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a Linesman for the P&T Dept at Whitianga. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Gave his birth date as a year later than date given on enlisting in 2 NZEF. Posted to 16 Fd Regt in Waiouru 5 Oct 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Driver Operator, Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight (Awatere) at Wellington 16 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 21 Jan 1953. Died in 1993. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation but these had not been claimed by 2021. |
| MITCHELL, Edward Arthur | 204148 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Hamilton? Came from Cambridge, Waikato. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force about 12–15 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 as a Corporal for RTNZ. Arrived Auckland approx 16,15 on 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 312 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Francis Redvers James | 13840 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born St Maybyn, near Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK, on 27 Feb 1924. Enlisted 9 Mar 1942 in the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Signalman with Service No C/JX 358240. Underwent initial training in Royal Arthur and then at Pembroke 8 Dec 1942–15 Feb 1943. Drafted 16 Feb 1943 to Balder, owned by North of Scotland Orkney & Shetland Steam Navigation Co, a passenger/cargo ship, requisitioned by the RN as a base ship at Reykjavik and later used as a convoy ocean rescue ship. During this time he may well have travelled to Iceland. Advanced to Signalman 15 May 1943. Returned to Pembroke on 3 Oct 1943. Served in HMS Caroline a WWI light cruiser and used as the RN HQ in Belfast Harbour during WWII. (Now a museum ship in Belfast, Northern Ireland.) Served in Eskimo (destroyer) 8 Jan–28 Jul 1944 and with the Canadian Destroyer sunk U-971 on 24 Jun 1944 and three-days later the ship was damaged by a German shell which meant she had to return to Plymouth for repairs. Also served in Amethyst 11 Nov 1944–9 Jan 1946 and while in this vessel it sunk U–1276. Amethyst operated from Orlando (Greenock, Scotland) Eaglet (the Merseyside) Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia) and Tamar (Hong Kong) returning to Golden Hind then back to Britain. Discharged from the RN 14 Jun 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star with ‘Atlantic’ clasp, War Medal. These medals were issued on 6 Jul 1954. He was a shop assistant in between his naval service years. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori in London on 29 May 1952 and was granted the rate of Signalman. Served in HMS Pembroke for almost two months prior to leaving for NZ. Arrived in NZ in late Jul 1952. Served in Philomel and at Irirangi (Waiouru) before he was drafted to Pukaki on 18 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 returning to NZ 28 Sep 1954. Pukaki was the first ship to operate as part of the British Far East Station. Pukaki operated from Singapore, Hong Kong and Sasebo to monitor the Korean armistice. Travelled to Tamar on 27 Apr 1954 and was awaiting passage to Singapore in Whitesand Bay a RN frigate. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but stayed in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served at Wakefield (Naval HQ Wellington). Drafted to Lachlan 1 Feb 1957 and advanced to Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1957. Returned to Wakefield 11 Mar 1958. DEE 28 May 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died on 9 Nov 2017, at Metlifecare Hospital, Paraparaumu, aged 93 years. |
| MITCHELL, Frank Sydney Charles | 12956 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Invercargill 17 May 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 5 May 1949 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 10 Nov 1949. Drafted to Bellona 12 Feb 1950 to 15 May 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland 3 Jun 1950 together with Tutira for service with the UN Forces in Korea. These were the first two ships to serve in Korea. Travelled to Japan via Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong. Pom-pom gun crewman Oct 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 via Hong Kong and Cairns, Australia. Drafted to Taupo 23 Dec 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Mar 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 and Frank returned to Korean waters for the second time to serve with the UN Forces against the communists. On 6 Oct 1951 he was TSFD to Hawea which had almost completed its tour of duty in Korean and Japanese waters. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and Frank Mitchell reported to Philomel 12 Mar 1952 and was stationed there until 23 Jul 1952. He advanced to Able Seaman 17 Feb 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus on course 24 Jul–22 Dec 1952 and qualified as Gun Layer 3rd Class. On RTNZ was in Philomel 23 Dec 1952–2 Jun 1953. Drafted to Tui 3 Jun 1953–8 Mar 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 5 Mar 1954. Sent to Cerberus again 11 Mar 1954–7 Jun 1954 and qualified as Gun Layer 2nd Class 27 May 1954. In Philomel 8 Jun 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb and sailed from Auckland in Apr 1955 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Leading Seaman 5 Mar 1955. Pukaki was in Korean waters between Aug 1955 and Jul 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Jul 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer 15 Jul 1957. Served in Stawell 2 May 1958–10 Sep 1959. Later served in Royalist and Kaniere. While in Royalist advanced to Chief Petty Officer 6 Aug 1962. Also served in Otago in 1966 in Malaysian waters and qualified for GSM 1962. Also served at COMAUCK on two occasions. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, Royal Navy LS&GC Medal (17 May 1966) and KWSM. Discharged to RA 5 Sep 1974. Living at Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 2004. Later awarded NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MITCHELL, Frederick Harold | 206692 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 30 May 1929. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier then to Lance Bombardier 24 Oct 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Oct 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe Japan on SS Taiping and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2103 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Stratford, Taranaki. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Alexandra, Otago 3 Nov 2003 aged 74 years. |
| MITCHELL, Frederick Rice | 204351 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born 13 Oct 1931. Came from Papatoetoe. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 11 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and may have also served attached 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 as a Lance Corporal for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland approx 4.15pm on 22 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 27 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ngungaru, Northland 23 Jun 2003. |
| MITCHELL, George | 1523 | Senior Commissioned Mechanician | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Glasgow, Scotland on 21 Jan 1913. He was a Trimmer before he entered the RN as Stoker 1st Class 31 Mar 1936 with Service No P/XX 84600. He served in Achilles 17 Jun 1938. Drafted to Leander 18 Jun 1938 advanced to Acting Leading Stoker 31 Jul 1938, Acting Stoker Petty Officer 15 Jan 1939 and to Stoker Petty Officer 15 Jan 1940. Drafted to Achilles which was in Auckland 18 Apr–16 Jun 1940. Then served in Philomel, HMAS Cerberus and again in Philomel until drafted to Leander 10 Jan 1942 and advanced to Mechanician 2/Cl 1 Jan 1942 then to Mechn 1/Cl on 10 Jan 1943. Drafted to Cook which was located in Shelly Bay, Wellington at the time and served in Maimai, Futurist, Pahau and one other similar vessel as minesweepers. George returned to Philomel and served in Inchkeith and Hauiti. He later served in Arbutus 9 May 1946 to 31 Jul 1947 and advanced to Warrant Mechanician 10 Apr 1946. He also served in Bellona and was promoted Commissioned Mechanician 5 Apr 1949. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korea on 2 Mar 1951. Senior Commissioned Mechanician (Engineer Officer appointed 1 Apr 1951) very accomplished commissioned mechanician with good practical and technical knowledge. Repaired radar aerial in a winter half gale. Hawea was appointed guard ship to conduct visual and radar lookout while HMS Cardigan Bay set out to recover a MIG 15 which had come down. Mentioned in Despatches, 3rd Supplement to London Gazette, of 30 Sep 1952, dated 3 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Appointed to Lachlan on 31 May 1952. Appointed to Philomel 5 Apr 1954. Appointed to Hawea as Lieutenant (Engineer) 9 Jul–31 Dec 1956. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Apr 1956. Qualified as a Shallow Water Diver on 12 Feb 1957. Sent to the UK and was at Maori 15 Oct 1958–3 Sep 1961. Appointed to Otago 22 Jun 1960–3 Sep 1961 and came back to NZ in her. Served in Philomel and also Endeavour. Lieutenant Commander appointed MBE NY Hons 1962. Promoted Acting Commander on 6 Oct 1965. Later Honorary Commander. Placed on the Retired List on 21 Jan 1963 as he was over 60 years old and re-employed for five years on the Active List. Discharged from RNZN 21 Jan 1968 having reached retiring age. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Gerald Ralph (Mitch) | 783609 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/12/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born 13 Feb 1931. First military service as a Compulsory Military service Trainee. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce Also served in Kayforce Base Camp with the Commonwealth Division in the Armistice Positions. Posted to Brit Com Sub Area and also Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 May 1955. Completed six month tour with UN Honour Guard. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived on Teal flight at Auckland 2 Jun 1955. Discharged 1 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. Joined Regular Force. Served in 1 Bn NZ Regt at Taiping, in Malaya 28 Nov 1957–21 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Also NZOSM. Burnham Camp Staff on return to NZ. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZ Provost Corps (Military Police). Posted to Singapore 28 Comwel Brigade Military Police Unit HQ NZ Army Force, FARELF. Served again in Singapore in Military Police Unit 7 Feb 1978 to 19 Feb 1980 and for a 3rd time 24 Jun to 6 Nov 1980. Received an Army colour for swimming and water polo. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military). Discharged 13 Jan 1981. Died Blenheim, 23 Aug 2001 aged 70 years. Buried Maunu Services Cemetery, Whangarei. |
| MITCHELL, Hamuera | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/12/2053 | 22/01/2054 | Came from Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Concert Party Entertainer. Emplaned on Teal flying boat from Devonport to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Travelled with members of the 9th Reinforcements. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Husband of Mrs Te Riu Ann Mitchell? |
| MITCHELL, Harold Leonard James | 330260 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Trg Unit. M/O NZRTU 10 Nov 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1954. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Whenuapai 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 28 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| MITCHELL, John Robert | 11778 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Invercargill 21 Feb 1932. Employed by the Post & Telegraph Department at Invercargill. Enlisted in the RNZN 11 Mar 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Sep 1958. Drafted to Bellona 10 May 1949 to 23 Jan 1950. Drafted to Taupo 24 Jan 1950 advanced to Ordinary Seaman 21 Feb 1950. In Philomel 18 Jan 1951–22 Nov 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 21 May 1951. Drafted 23 Nov 1951 to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 on the second deployment. Was mainly involved in patrols and escort duties on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 7 Jan 1953. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Attended courses at HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar–7 Jun 1954. Advanced to Leading Seaman effective from 7 Jan 1954. Also served for one year in Black Prince. DEE 30 Jun 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at home Feb 18, 2019, aged 87 years. |
| MITCHELL, Joseph Steel | 5155 | Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Auckland 24 Oct 1912. Was a grocer before he enlisted in for mobilised service in the RNZN on 16 Mar 1942 because he was a member of the RNZN Volunteer Reserve. His posting card shows his mobilised service as from 16 Mar 1942 in Philomel as an Able Seaman (Provisional) then in Monowai which had been converted into an armed merchant cruiser 4 Apr–20 Jul 1942. He became a Sick Berth Attendant 21 Jul–4 Aug 1942. His service thereafter during WWII was restricted to Hostilities Only serving mainly in Philomel but with short stays at Waiouru and Tasman a reserve depot. He advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant (Temporary) 17 Apr 1945. Discharged 27 May 1946. He re-entered the RNZN 8 Jul 1946 as a Sick Berth Attendant and advanced the following day to Leading Sick Berth Attendant (Temporary). He served in Achilles, Bellona and Philomel (Arbutus) and advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant 18 Mar 1947. Advanced to SBPO 1 Jun 1948, Also served in Tamaki before returning to Bellona 5 Jan 1951–10 Jun 1952. In Philomel 11 Jun 1952. Advanced to Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer 1 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 22 Sep 1955 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. RTNZ 3 May 1957. Later served in Royalist 20 Apr 1960–9 Jan 1962. Discharged to RA 25 Apr 1962. Went to live in Mt Roskill area. Awarded British Empire Medal (NY Hons 1 Jan 1958), War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, RN LS&GC Medal (14 Feb 1962) and RNZNVR Long Service Medal (26 Feb 1948). Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MITCHELL, Lionel Francis | 14189 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Palmerston North, 26 Jun 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN 7 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki on 18 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korea returning to NZ 28 Sep 1954. Pukaki on this deployment was the first RNZN ship to operate as part of the British Far East Station. Pukaki operated from Singapore, Hong Kong and Sasebo to monitor the Korean armistice. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but stayed in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served at Wakefield (Naval HQ Wellington). Drafted to Lachlan 1 Feb 1957 and advanced to Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1957. Returned to Wakefield 11 Mar 1958. DEE 28 May 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MITCHELL, Maurice David | 15038 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Motueka, 15 May 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN at Havelock North 4 Feb 1954 as a Recruit. Underwent training in Tamaki 4 Feb–6 Apr 1954 and then in Philomel 7 Apr–24 Jun 1954. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 25 Jun 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 30 Jul–14 Oct 1954. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 15 Oct 1954–11 Jul 1955. On RTNZ spent two weeks in Philomel before returning to Irirangi 4 Aug 1955–16 May 1957. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class 4 Feb 1955 probably as a result of his training in Australia. Drafted to Royalist 17 May 1957. Three days later, on 20 May 1957 Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class Mitchell sailed from Auckland on the second commissioning journey of that ship. Royalist was involved with working up with the RAN and Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class Mitchell spent four days at HMAS Cerberus then re-joined his ship and left for Singapore and Malaysia. He arrived in Korean waters in Royalist when that ship was attached to the UN Command for about five weeks in Oct–Nov 1957. RTNZ 4Jul 1958 and went back to Irirangi 23 Sep 1958–8 May 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 9 May–10 Nov 1959 and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1Jul 1959. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Nov 1959–5 Apr 1960. Was sent to the UK to become a member of the crew of Otago which was commissioned into the RNZN on 22 Jun 1960. This ship left England 17 Nov 1960 and arrived at Dunedin 19 Jan 1961 before travelling on Devonport. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 2 Nov 1960. Was in Philomel 7 May and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician. DEE 14 May 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Remuera, Auckland, on 4 May 2018 aged 82 years. |
| MITCHELL, Peter | 208417 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Previous service in 2 NZEF. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 2 Feb 1952 for sea voyage to Korea disembarking Pusan 5 Feb 1952. Appointment in 16 Fd Regt not known. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Jan 1954. Died Christchurch, 3 Dec 2003. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Raymond Chris | 207871 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 09/04/2051 | Born Nelson? Enlisted in KMB in Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC. Admitted to 152 Medical Battalion 19 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on 9 Apr 1951 for medical reasons. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jun 1951. Returned to his home address in Nelson. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Nelson. Re-enlisted on 22 Feb 1952 but was discharged within weeks on 27 Mar 1952. Joined RNZAF as an Airframe Mechanic. Posted to 75 Sqn RNZAF at RAF Tengah, Singapore on 18 Dec 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on 19 Dec 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MITCHELL, Robert Bruce | 211367 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Woodville 3 Nov 1932. Civil trade Policeman. Attested 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements at Palmerston North. His training was conducted in Burnham and Waiouru. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings Aircraft as a Gunner in RNZA. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 8 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 Mar 1955 and then to Lance Corporal 10 May 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 12 May 1955 Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 281 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force on 3 Aug 1959 as a Sapper and posted to 6 Indep Fd Sqn as a driver. Lance Corporal 9 Nov 1960 and Corporal 15 Dec 1961. Discharged 27 Jul 1964. Died Whanganui 8 Nov 2003 aged 71 years. |
| MITCHELL, Te Riu Ann | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 01/12/2053 | 22/01/2054 | Came from Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Concert Party Entertainer and possibly the only Maori female singer in the concert parties. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 travelled to Korea by Teal flying boat to Sydney with members of the 9th Reinforcements and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Wife of Hamuera Mitchell? |
| MITCHELL, Vernon James | 207736 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Christchurch 2 Sep 1928. Journalist from Christchurch. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. “There was a feeling of worthiness and of patriotism in volunteering for Korea”, he said. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZ Sigs and served in the NZ Sigs Troop which became part of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Also served one year in the RNZAF. Returned to Ashburton. Died Takapuna, North Shore City, 4 May 2009 aged 80 years. |
| MITCHELL, Warren Nelson | 204211 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 27/05/2052 | Born Thames 24 Jun 1930. Employed as a farm assistant at Wharenga, Te Kauwhata. Attested 28 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements as a Gunner. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on MV Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 and sailed for Korea. Disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA24 Mar 1952 and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Commenced Journey on troop train north from Pusan to meet up with 16 Fd Regt. Accidentally injured 27 Mar 1952, GSW to stomach and was admitted 21 Evac Hosp. Placed on seriously ill List 28 Mar 1952. Removed from Seriously ill list 3 Apr 1952. TSFD from Korea to Brit Com Gen Hosp. TSFD to NZ Roll 18 May 1952 for medical RTNZ. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.65) ETD Iwakuni on 18 May 1952 and evacuated as a medical stretcher case and disembarked Auckland 27 May 1952 from SS Monowai 27 May 1952. Served overseas 118 days. He was under medical treatment for nearly a year. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Jan 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2111 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Arakei [sic] (Orakei) Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 7 Sep 2007 aged 77 years. |
| MO KIM SING | 0 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| MOANA, Harangi | 551317 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/03/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Tikitiki 10 Oct 1932. Was only able to attend primary school. Farmer employed by Henry Kaa, Tikitiki. Serving TF soldier in A Coy, 1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt. Attested in 12 Reinforcements for Kayforce at Napier on 30 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Apr 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Served in 162 ‘Queen’ Bty. TSFD to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954 and served as a Driver in 10 Tpt Coy, mainly in the Armistice area. Promoted Acting Lance Corporal Regimental Policeman 24 Feb 1955 but reverted to Driver 13 Jun 1955. Attached to NZ Base HQ 5–21 Mar 1955 for Rugby trials then returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ as part of 10 Tpt Coy Rugby Team 20–24 Oct 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 23 Nov 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 25 Nov. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas one year 262 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve for six years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| MOEAU, John Paetaihonga | 569194 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 19/08/2054 | Born Wairoa, East Coast 28 Dec 1932. Employed as a labourer at the Wairoa Meat Works. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. After training at Waiouru and Burnham emplaned 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled remainder of journey to Japan by civil air deplaning at Iwakuni and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Trg Unit. Entered Korea 4 May 1954. Initially posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gunner. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC and was TSFD to RNZASC becoming a Driver on 9 Oct 1954. Attached FAP to Brit Com General Hospital on 10 Aug 1965 (one day) in the last week of his service in Korea to guard prisoners. RTNZ by air deplaning on 19 Aug 1954 from Teal flight at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDEFSM. Died Ocean View Residential Care, Otaki Beach 11 Aug 2016 aged 84 years. |
| MOEKE, Taiuru | 535332 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Born Whakatane 26 Nov 1932. Employed as a sawyer's labourer for Whakatane Board Mills, Whakatane. Third intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Hauraki Regt. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953 and M/I to his unit in Korea 11 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Mar 1954 and appointed clerk but reverted to driver a month later. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Jul 1954 and appointed 'issuer'. Promoted Temporary Corporal storeman 4 Oct 1954 and to Corporal 15 Feb 1955. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea medal which was issued but returned to NZDF 11 Sep 1956. It was re-issued on 31 Mar 1981. Died Whakatane, 30 Oct 2006 aged 74 years and was interred in the Services Section of the Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. Later awarded NZOSM. NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MOEKE, Te Iwipana Teaohau | 206914 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Huruharuma, near Jerusalem? Came from Ruatoria. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement during Apr 1952. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O Reinforcement Training Unit to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for RTNZ 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 16 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Hamilton? |
| MOELLER, Cyril William | 208892 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 17 Nov 1933. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 Teal flight To Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Date of posting to 16 Fd Regt and appointment not known. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force as a Private and was posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt in Burnham. Embarked in TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Discharged circa 1958–59. Died 21 Jun 2016 aged 82 years. |
| MOFFAT, Robert Thomas Noble | 12249 | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Glasgow, Lanarkshire, UK, on 19 May 1924. Three years previous service in the Royal Navy from 17 Apr 1945 to 21 Jun 1947 with the Service No C/MX 748491. Enlisted in the RNZN in London 14 Jun 1948 in the rate of Engineering Artificer 4th Class. On 17 May 1949 he advanced to Electrical Artificer, Third Class. He was a member of the crew that brought Pukaki from the UK and remained with that ship until 6 Dec 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea in the very early stage of the Korean War. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 18 Sep 1951, p.4884), “for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters.” Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Bellona from 1 Aug 1951 until he was sent to Collingwood in the UK to undergo the course for Chief Engineering Artificer commencing 8 Sep 1952. This was followed by A.B.C.D. Courses and he was away for some 38 weeks. Robert Moffat advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 12 May 1953. On RTNZ he served again in Bellona. Returned to Korean waters in Royalist in 1959 and returned in May to NZ by Qantas and Teal due to a very serious illness of his daughter. Discharged to RA on 18 May 1975. Died North Shore, on 12 Mar 1994 in his 70th year. Robert made an application for the Naval GSM in 1951 but clasp is not known and it is not known if he received the medal. He is Entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died North Shore, Auckland, 12 Mar 1994 aged 70 years. |
| MOFFATT, George | 203560 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in the Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. Attached RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Served in all areas from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and back again, where the Regt was moved. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight in New Zealand 4 Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. Living at Auckland in Nov 2000. Auckland Branch President NZ KVA. |
| MOKE, Paul Hirini | 593177 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Opunake 26 Feb 1931. Storeman Taranaki Producer's Cool Store, New Plymouth. Serving Territorial Force soldier. Emplaned 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Oct 1954 and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn as a member of the Honour Guard (May–27 Jun 1955. Attached Brit Com Sub-Area Tokyo 24–27 Feb 1956 (Rugby Team). Posted to NZ Base HQ 9 Mar 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Regtl Policeman) 22 Mar 1956 and to Corporal 15 May 1956. Attached Brit Com Sub-Area Tokyo 6–9 Apr 1956 Escort Duties. Posted to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and discharge deplaning at Auckland on 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 342 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1956 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Linesman for Waitomo Electric Power Board. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957 and was posted to 1 NZ Regt, Burnham Camp. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957, disembarked Singapore 28 Dec 1957 and M/I Nee Soon Camp the same day. 1 NZ Regt went first to Kota Tinggi for training then to 1 Comwel Indep Inf Bde at Ipoh and Taiping. Served in the Battalion Command Post, 1 NZ Regt at Taiping. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ on Captain Cook disembarking Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Emplaned RNZAF aircraft Whenuapai15 Nov 1961. Served in HQ NZ Army Force Base Element, Singapore. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Nov 1963. Posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt 7 Feb 1964. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 24 Mar 1964. Posted to Bn Depot Burnham Camp. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1965 and deplaned Changi 17 Dec 1965. Promoted Sub Sergeant 1 Jan 1966. Served in 1 RNZIR (Poananga's Battalion) in Malaysia and served in Sarawak 22 Jun–24 Aug 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, HQ Coy Unit Private Funds clerk QM Platoon? Later clerk, Warrant Officer 2nd Class, LS&GC Medal. Later RNZAEC. Discharged from 1 Supply Company 21 Oct 1981. Died Waikato area, 26 Jun 2009 aged 78 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| MOKENA, Johnnie Raymond | 204745 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Pakotai, Auckland, 18 Feb 1929. Serving Territorial Force soldier. Shepherd for Mr J.W. Allison, Whangarei. Attested at Papakura for service in Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. He was trained in Papakura and Burnham Camps for this service. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia and continued to deplane at Iwakuni Japan on 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland on 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 201 days. Discharged 19 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland 5 May 2011 aged 82 years. |
| MOKI, Robert John | 204315 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Came from Kawhia. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight deplaning Iwakuni, 20 May 1952. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Apr 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2117 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Kawhia. Died Mataura, Southland 3 Jun 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOLLER, David Malcolm | 204010 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Auckland 10 May 1929. Came from Wellsford, Northland. Employed as a farmhand at Te Hana, North Auckland. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked at Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 28 Aug 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Embarked Sasebo 3 Oct 1941 for two–three-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 6 Oct 1951 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn. Served in D Troop. Committed several offences against R&SOs and suffered loss of pay some detention in the Canadian Detention Barracks. Released direct to unit on 18 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM (2 Apr 2008), NZDSM (17 Apr 2018) and KWSM (2 Apr 2008). Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953 and returned initially to Port Albert near Wellsford. |
| MOLLINSON, Graeme William Phipps | 12957 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Greymouth 30 Sep 1933. Enlisted 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. First sea service was in Bellona to which he was drafted 10 May 1950 to 14 Jan 1951. Drafted to Taupo 18 Jan 1951 as Boy 1st Class and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Ordinary Seaman on 30 Mar 1951 and then to Able Seaman 30 Apr 1952 while in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and served on shore stations but was discharged 11 Oct 1953 have fallen below Naval Physical Standards. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His original Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were lost in a house move but these were replaced in Aug 1993. Was taken on the strength of 1 Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast Regt to complete his reserve service. |
| MOLLISON, Peter James | 14747 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 01/01/1970 | Born Whakatane, 21 Dec 1937. Enlisted in the RNZN 9 Apr 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. He was trained in Tamaki, advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Nov 1953 and to Boy Telegraphist on 30 Dec 1953. He served briefly in Philomel followed by service in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–19 Sep 1955 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 21 Jun 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 20 Sep 1955 to 4 Apr 1957 and advanced to Telegraphist on 21 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 5 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on the second Commissioning of that ship on 20 May 1957. Royalist was involved with working up with the RAN and then left for Singapore and Malaysia. Telegraphist Peter Mollinson arrived in Koran waters in Royalist when that ship was attached to the UN Command for about five weeks. Died of illness in Korea 29 Oct 1957. Discharged Dead. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. One of three RNZN personnel who rest in this cemetery. He was the last fatal casualty of Kayforce. (See also Ian McGibbon, New Zealand and the Korean War, Volume II, p.359). Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MOLLOY, Peter James | 207872 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/06/2051 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (629684, Private, Infantry Corps. Lorry driver from Kotuku, West Coast, South Island. Next-of-kin Mrs J.C. Bell (sister) Kotuku.) Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body in Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day, Embarked on the SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt RHQ. Emplaned ETD 25 Jun 1951 Iwakuni as a surgical lying case. RTNZ by civil air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned NZ 30 Jun 1951 and returned to Kotuku. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to a station on the Otira Line. Discharged 9 Apr 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2119 was sent to an address in Moana (on the northern shore of Lake Brunner) Also awarded NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOLONY, Erwin Ross | 206802 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 4 Nov 1928. Came from Hataitai, Wellington. Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ deplaning from a Teal flight ex Sydney on 19 Feb 1954. Discharged 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2120 was sent on 28Jul 1957 to an address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 23 Jun 2022 aged 93 years. |
| MOLOUGHNEY, Cecil John | 206088 | Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Waimate North, Kaipara, Northland 8 Sep 1921 (uncertain). His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.9, p.280 where he is shown as 2nd Lieutenant in the Inf Bde. And came from Auckland. He was employed as a clerk. Sailed from NS between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942. Appointed 29 Aug 1950 to the Emergency Force from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Temporary Major while holding appointment as Bty Commander, 9 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. He served as the Battery Captain of the 161 Bty since Nov 1950. He temporarily commanded the battery from March to Apr 1952. The citation for his award says he is an unassuming and most conscientious officer. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Discharged, SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. Died Leigh. Northland 7 Jun 1989 aged 67. Buried in Leigh. |
| MONAGHAN, David Maxwell Parker | 206803 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Eketahuna 13 Mar 1925. Came from Masterton. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (642860, Private, Infantry Corps. Lorry driver from Eketahuna. Next-of-kin Mr J.E. Monaghan (father), Newman, Eketahuna.) Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 19 Apr 1953. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 29 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Discharged 5 Jun 1954. Died Upper Hutt 1 Oct 1982. Brother of Peter Kingsford Monaghan q.v. |
| MONAGHAN, Peter Kingsford | 206520 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/08/2053 | Born Eketahuna 29 Aug 1928. Labourer at Eketahuna. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Embarked at Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in B Transport Platoon. Failed several times to adhere to Standing and Routine Orders and conduct. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years five days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Oct 1953. Died Wellington 9 Feb 2000 aged 71 years. Brother of David Maxwell Parker Monaghan q.v. |
| MONK, David Geoffrey (Dave) | 13421 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin 12 Sep 1935. Schoolboy before he enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Feb 1951. Initial sea service was in Bellona. Aug–Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti Dec 1951 to 2 Feb 1952. Drafted to Taupo 3 Feb 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Jan 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 Mar 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 24 Apr 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman 12 Jun 1954. Served in Pukaki during the observance of Nuclear Testing 1957. Later served in Black Prince. Last sea service in Kaniere commencing 6 Jul 1959–14 Feb 1960. Served out the rest of his time in Philomel. DEE 11 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MONK, Philip George | 30050 | Major | HQ NZ Kayforce | NZ Regt | 25/02/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born 23 Aug 1907. Came from Lower Hutt. He was a Regular Force Officer and a Lieutenant 15 Dec 1937. Appointed Adjutant of 2 Fd Coy NZE 4 May 1938. Service during WWII as a Lieutenant in 22 (Wellington Bn. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.2, p.132 and sailed in the 2nd Echelon from Pipitea Wharf, Wellington 27 Apr 1940 on the Empress of Britain. Captain Phil Monk was in Bn HQ as the Adjutant for the Regiment. His picture is in 22 Bn History facing p.68. The battalion disembarked in Britain and was involved in preparations for the German invasion which never came. Sailed from Newport, Wales in the Duchess of Bedford and reached Egypt 3 March. Three weeks later 22 Bn was in Greece. Captain Monk now in Greece became the 2i/c of B Coy on Easter Sunday 13 Apr 1941. The Bn was uplifted from Greece on the night and was taken to Crete. Apr 1941. Awarded 1939–45, Star Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He came back to NZ and embarked a second time as a Temporary Major and is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.13, p.87. Sailed from NZ Between 1 Jan–31 Mar 1944. Regular Force Officer. Appointed DAGMG (Movements and Quartering at Defence Headquarters 22 Jul 1949. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned NZ 21 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 9 Sep 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 17 Oct 1994. |
| MONKHOUSE, Walter Isaac | 203774 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Whangarei 23 May 1929. Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 162 Bty. Participated in most of the actions in which 162 Bty took part. Pictured in the snow in Korea in the Auckland Weekly News 1951. He was promoted to Lance Bombardier and later emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Whangarei, 15 Feb 1995 aged 65 years. Buried in the Maunu Services Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MONRAD, Graham | 211107 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born 22 Mar 1929. Came from Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni on 4 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 12 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2124 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Napier. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). He was at Stokes Valley Schoo; and retired as Sale of the Century champion. (Upper Hutt Leader, May 1989). Died Lower Hutt during 1992 aged 62–63 years. |
| MONRO, Ian Scott | 11853 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch on 24 Sep 1927. Underwent training in the UK, 1 Dec 1945 as a cadet then Midshipman and was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant 1 May 1948. Appointed as Sub-Lieutenant to Hawea 1 Aug 1950 then Lieutenant 16 Jun 1950. Appointed to Lachlan before being appointed to Rotoiti on 26 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on all operations on which the ship was involved. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Appointed to Lachlan 22 May 1953 and held the appointment of Assistant Surveyor. Most of his sea time was in Lachlan on hydrographical duties. Appointed Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General 1 Dec 1971 to 26 Sep 1972 (NZ Gazette, 18 Nov 1971, p.2554). He later Commander, RNZN Hydrographer, in Philomel Nov 1975. Appointed OBE, NY Hons 1977. Discharged Jan 1977. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MONROE, David John Darby (Darby) | 207766 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Christchurch 2 Nov 1928. Truck assembler in Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 10 Aug 1950 and embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon and carried shells to 16 Fd Regt guns during the Battle of Kapyong. Promoted Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. He flew from Japan to Sydney and then from Sydney to deplane in New Zealand on 26 Apr 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1952. On returning home he worked for Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and was awarded the QSM for Community service in 1989. Died Christchurch 3 Oct 2011 aged 82 years. |
| MONTGOMERY, Rex | 14400 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Paddington, London, UK, 25 Feb 1926. Was a guillotine operator before joining the RN on 30 Aug 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 549474. His initial training was in Ganges followed by further training in Pembroke. Drafted to Resolution, a Revenge-class battleship dating from WWI 28 Apr–12 May 1945 which was used as a training ship. His next ship was Valorous (26 May 1944–13 Feb 1945) which had previously taken part in WWI, the Russian Civil War and in early WWII. When Rex Montgomery was on board Valorous was involved in convoy defence duties from the English Chanel to the edge of the North Sea. Advanced to Able Seaman and rated (Anti-Aircraft Gunner 3rd Class (AA3) on 30 Aug 1944. Drafted 2 May 1945 to Abercrombie, a Roberts Class 15-inch Monitor. He joined this ship at Malta and was despatched to the Indian Ocean to support Op Mailfist the planned liberation of Singapore. Abercrombie was near Aden at the time of the Japanese surrender on 15 Aug 1945 but was not recalled until Sep and arrived back in Sheerness on 2 Nov 1945. At Pembroke 11 Dec 1946–5 Mar 1947. Was in Dolphin (RN Submarine School). Drafted to Montclare now a submarine depot ship,17 Jun 1947 and served in HM submarines Trespasser 16 Jan–5 Jul 1948 then returned to Montclare. Served in Alderney 6–7 Jul 1948 and Ambush an Amphion-class submarine 9 Sep 1948–1 Apr 1949 and again returned to Montclare. Drafted to Berry Head a heavy repair ship 8 Apr 1949 to 30 Jun 1950. Drafted to Minerva 1 Jul 1950–12 Apr 1951 and then to HMS Maenad, minesweeper, in Singapore 30 May 1951–23 Mar 1952 and finally to Test a River-class frigate that was also at HMS Terror in Singapore and may have brought that ship back to the UK. Released from the RN 9 Aug 1952. His medallic awards for his RN service are not known. Entered RNZN at Maori 1 May 1953 as an Able Seaman, Anti-Aircraft Gunner 3rd Class. Underwent familiarisation in Philomel 7 May 1953–16 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Was mainly involved in monitoring the armistice. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Bellona and was a member of the crew that took this ship back to the UK. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and was a member of the crew that brought the ship back to NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez affair. Served in Tamaki, in Pukaki 13 Jun 1959–13 Jan 1958 and Philomel. DEE 30 Apr 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MONTROSE, Owen Clement | 207737 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2054 | Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Came from Otahuhu, Auckland. Emplaned as a Sergeant Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland approx 4.15pm, 22 Jun 1954 and re-embarked for Korea on 26 Jul 1954. Awarded the following medals: Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Discharged 27 Feb 1955. |
| MOODIE, John William (Jack) | 200042 | Lieutenant Colonel | OC Troops Adv Pty | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/04/2052 | Born Dunedin 9 Jun 1907. Served in TF 1925–40. He was a salesman in Devonport before he enlisted for service with 2 NZEF 1940–44, Served in 7 Anti-Tank Regiment in Greece in 1941 and later 4 Field Regiment, NZA during WWII. TF 1944-1950. Awarded ED 1946. Appointed to the Emergency Force from 3rd Fd Regt, RNZA. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. CO 16 Fd Regt 29 Aug 1950–25 Feb 1952. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951 with Lieutenant Colonel Moodie, CO 16 Fd Regt RNZA and Brig W.T. Burke Commander 27 (British) Brigade. Appointed Distinguished Service Order in the London Gazette, of 18 Jan 1952, p.388: “The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June 1951.” The citation (not published in the London Gazette) for this award reads: “Lieutenant Colonel Moodie has been in command of the 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery, since its arrival in Korea in December 1950 and subsequently during the whole period that it has been in support of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade. Due to the fact that the Regiment wholly consisted of volunteers, many of the personnel at its inception lacked artillery experience. That the Regiment was rapidly welded into a firs class artillery machine, which stood up to the test of the battle, was largely due to the enthusiasm, guidance and leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Moodie. Throughout operations this officer gave invaluable advice and support to his Brigade Commander and cheerfully carried out all tasks for his Regiment. This included siting his guns well forward of the remainder of the brigade group when in support of a South Korean Division on the 21st of April, which subsequently rapidly retreated. Lieutenant Colonel Moodie extricated his guns coolly and with skill and brought them rapidly into action in support of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, who were committed as a result of the withdrawal of the South Korean Division. During the subsequent action between the 22nd and 25th April, the 16th New Zealand Field Regiment under the intrepid leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Moodie gave invaluable and essential support to the infantry, firing many thousands of rounds and materially assisting in bringing the Chinese attack to a standstill.” Source Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), AWMM. RTNZ 9 Apr 1952. SOS Kayforce 24 Jun 1952. Posted to Coronation Contingent 1 Mar 1953, was in London Jun 1953. ERII Coronation Medal. RTNZ and posted to CO 3 Fd Regt (Territorial Force). Died 11 May 1991 aged 83 years. |
| MOODY, Eugene Thomas (Tup) | 203719 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born 19 Feb 1928. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1960, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Pictured in the Auckland Weekly News 16 May1951 with Gunner K. Holmes (also of Auckland) trying to keep warm during a snowfall. ETA for emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned Auckland on 22 May 1952. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2126 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 26 Aug 2009 aged 82 years. |
| MOODY, Maxwell Walter | 207767 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 17 Mar 1924 Rangiora, Canterbury. Previous service in the Army and also RNZAF service in Pacific WWII (4215894). Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rangiora, 19 Sep 1998. |
| MOODY, Richard Allan (Snow) | 203914 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Auckland 19 Nov 1927. Civilian trades included farm labourer and baker's assistant. Previous service in BCOF, Japan (Service No 812753) in 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a cook, based on experience as baker's assistant and line signaller in 161 Bty from Pusan to 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned in New Zealand 2 Aug 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1952. Living at Hokianga in Nov 2000. Living at Bay of Islands in 2005. |
| MOON, Brian John | 203609 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Auckland on 16 Oct 1928. Clerk Shell Oil Company at Auckland. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Operator Fd Regt. Later appointed battery clerk 163 Bty and promoted Lance Bombardier and then to Temporary Bombardier. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.4) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for compassionate RTNZ owing to serious illness of his father. Travelled by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2129 was sent to an address in Orakei, Auckland, on 28 Jul 1957. Living in Palm Lake Resort, Eagleby, Qld 4207, Australia in 2003. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Died Brisbane, Australia 2 Feb 2016 aged 85 years. (Death notice NZ Herald, 5 Feb 2016.) |
| MOON, Jack Edward (Shinner) | 14363 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Fulham, London, UK, 7 Jun 1925. Joined the Royal Navy 7 Jul 1943 to 27 Nov 1946 and was allocated the Service No CJX568041. During this period he served on the Russian convoys in either Belfast (cruiser) or Musketeer (destroyer). He also served in Musketeer in the Eastern Mediterranean in the latter part of the war when the Royal Navy assisted in the recapture of the Greek islands and against small Greek ships operated by ELAN the Greek communist organisation. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. He took a break in Nov 1946 and re-joined the RN 7 Jul 1947. In the early 1950 he was serving in Belfast in Korea and when that ship returned to Britain. Discharged from the RN 1 Jan 1953 and joined the RNZN in London on 2 Jan 1953. Arriving at Philomel late Jan 1953 he was drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 and served in Korean waters returning to NZ 28 Sep 1954. He sailed from NZ in Bellona when that ship was returned to the UK and came back to NZ in Royalist and was involved in the Suez Crisis. Re-engaged for Retiring Allowance 19 Sep 1957. He served in Pukaki during Operation Grapple the nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific. Able Seaman Moon later served in Endeavour for 14 months from late 1962 to late 1963. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal issued in Apr 1954 these may have come from British sources as he would have only received the UN Medal for his NE service in Korea. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 1 Feb 1959. Discharged to RA 29 Jan 1964. He later applied for medals for his post Korea Service in 2002. Awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (NE) and NZSSM ( (Nuclear Tests). He was also the recipient of two Russian Medals for his service on wartime convoys to Russia. Entitled to the Arctic Star. Died Palmerston North, 24 Jul 2003 aged 78 years. |
| MOONEY, Edward Alfred Charles | 206328 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Auckland on 6 Sep 1925. Previous service in the RNZN (10948, highest rank Able Seaman) from 13 Jun 1945 to 23 Sep 1946. Also served in BCOF, Japan. (646923, Temporary Sergeant, 19 Coy, NZASC. Labourer from Palmerston North. Next-of-kin Mr M.R. Moony (father) Palmerston North.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted to Swedish Red Cross Hospital 31 Jan 1951. Was at Pusan for 28 days from 9 Apr 1951. Was at Pusan for three weeks from 4 Sep 1951. Photographed using an outdoor 'bathroom'. Admitted to Norwegian MASH for kidney trouble and TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital. A colourful military career. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight on R.M.A. Ararnui ex Sydney. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Nov 1952. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| MOONEY, Patrick Joseph | 206348 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Castle Blaney, County Monaghan, Ireland on 23 Feb 1926. Three and a half years previous service in Royal Pioneer Corps in the British Army. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were returned to Base Records. Apparently Mooney had returned to Ireland. Medals claimed, issued and received 23 Dec 1959. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MOOR, Robert James (Dinty) | 30163 | Major | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/01/2052 | Born Auckland 11 Mar 1920. Territorial Force (NZA) 1937–39, 2 NZEF 1939–46. 7th Anti-Tank Regt and 14 NZ Light Anti-Aircraft Regt. Wounded in action 26 Nov 1941. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star ‘8th Army’ clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal NZ War Service Medal. Also ED for TF service before War. RF Officer seconded to KMB entered camp on 16 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Commanded 162 Bty from 16 Nov 1950–18 Nov 1951. On arrival at 27 Comwel Bde at Naegon-ni as 162 (Queen) Battery Commander he was attached to the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders to provide artillery support to that unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Jan 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ on 22 Jan 1952 at the end of his TOD. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Reposted to Regular Force on return to NZ. Posted to appointment of Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Northern Military District 1 Feb 1955. Served in Regular Force 1947–70. Appointed MBE 1961, ED 1955. Retired 17 Apr 1970 from HQ Home Command, Wellington. |
| MOORCOCK, Peter Lance | 592567 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 12/08/2057 | Born New Plymouth 8 Nov 1932. Painter for L.S. Shipley at New Plymouth. Member of 3rd Intake CMT. Enlisted in Kayforce at New Plymouth on 13 Oct 1955. After Corps training in Burnham Camp he emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and was posted to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I this unit in Korea on 15 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Clerk 15 May 1956. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on an RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged 3 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 254 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living at New Plymouth 1998. Died New Plymouth 26 Sep 2009 aged 77 years. |
| MOORE, Alfred Louis (Mick) | 207689 | Gunner | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Pahiatua 23 Aug 1924. Driver for B Hosking, contractor at Papanui, Christchurch. Had been involved with flat deck trucks, tippers and articulated units. Enlisted in KMB at Christchurch on 29 Aug 1950. Underwent training at Burnham and Waiouru. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for service in Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. To be Lance Bombardier 14 Mar 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Jun 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Hospital 24 Jul 1951 to NZ Base HQ and then TSFD to Reinf Training Unit on 31 Jul 1951. Reverted to rank of Gunner at own request 1 Aug 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ and to NZ Reinf Training Unit and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 31 Jul 1952. Sadly his record does not provide any detail of how he was employed as a sapper. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Apr 1952 and emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Australia. Deplaned from RMA Awatere at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Served overseas one year 139 days. Discharged 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2131 was sent to an address in Epsom, Auckland, on 28 Jul 1957. Living at Fairlie circa 1990. Died Blenheim result of accident, 18 Oct 1998 aged 74. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOORE, Brian Leo | 708298 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Born Wellington 22 Feb 1932. Driver for MR B. McCurdy Hataitai, Wellington. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASAC while in training in Waiouru and Burnham Cam ps. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled on by either Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1953. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Sep 1953. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 15–19 Jul 1954. M/O to Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea for one year 275 days. Discharged at termination of his engagement 27 Jul 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jul 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 Wellington on TSS Captain Cook for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1958. M/I to Field Treg Centre Kota Tinggi. Then went 1 Bn NZ Regt, Taiping. Served in C Coy as at 14 Jan 1959. RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharge approved 7 Dec 1959 to be effective on RTNZ. Returned to Wellington. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2132 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MOORE, Gordon Frederick | 206632 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company? | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (654438, Private, NZEME, clerk from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs F.M. Moore (mother) Napier.) Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Arrived on Teal flight 11 Nov 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MOORE, Herbert John | 0 | Temporary Commissioned Gunner | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born the UK on 10 Feb 1909. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Appointed to the RNZN 22 Oct 1948. Appointed to Tutira on 11 Apr 1949 as a Temporary Commissioned Gunner with seniority dating from 30 Aug 1945. He sailed from the UK but stayed in the ship on arrival in Auckland and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and was released from the RN locally on 6 Jan 1952. His WWII Medals are not known. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM for his services in the RNZN. |
| MOORE, Kelvin Lewis | 336350 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Te Kopuru on 10 Jul 1934. Clerk at Tokoroa. Member of 10th Intake CMT and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. Enlisted in Kayforce at Burnham Camp on 4 Nov 1955 and was posted as a Lance Corporal Clerk to RNZASC. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 and flew by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956 and was posted to NZ Base HQ on arrival. Had no sooner arrived in Japan when he was attached FAP 24 Feb 1956 to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo to take part in Rugby trials. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 29 Mar–6 Apr 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 May 1956 and entered Korea the next day. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to HQ NZ Kayforce on 15 May 1956 as Chief Clerk. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Oct 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Nov 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2134 was returned to Base Records as he had moved. It is still held a Personal Archives in 2014. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast, 7 Jan 1998 aged 63 years. |
| MOORE, Peter Stewart | 11593 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Napier 1 Apr 1930. Was a farmhand before entering the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 7 Feb 1949 and stayed to sail from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Advanced to Signalman 15 Nov 1950. Pukaki was involved in patrols and escort duties and was part of the screening force at the Inchon Landings 15–19 Sep 1951. Advanced to Signalman 15 Nov 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 and was drafted to Bellona 20 Jan–31 May 1951. In Philomel 1 Jun 1951–2 Aug 1952. Drafted to Hawea 3 Aug 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for further service in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast on convoy protection, patrols and laid a gunfire attack on a communist gun position. Hawea also conducted some shelling of rail traffic and provided navigational data for bombardments in the Han River estuary. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. In Philomel 3 Nov 1953 until DEE 31 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOORE, Raymond William | 204719 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZRTU 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to deplane Auckland 7 May 1955. Discharged 20 Jun 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 4 Nov 1955 and re-emplaned for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Joined Regular Force. Went to Burnham Camp for infantry training in 2 NZ Regt. Posted to A Coy and served, 2 NZ Regt, Malaya. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued 12 Aug 1960, Schedule No.3. Died 1 Jan 1998. |
| MOORE, Roger Ira | 14059 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Dunedin 3 Mar 1928. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. He had a few days in Philomel before he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jun 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Philomel 3 Oct 1953–12 Aug 1954. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend a training course 13 Aug–8 Nov 1954. He then served in Philomel, Tui, Hawea, Rotoiti and Philomel again. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 4 Apr 1957 but he relinquished this rate on 29 Jul 1957 and returned to Able Seaman. Drafted to Irirangi on 1 Aug 1957–12 Nov 1958. He advanced again to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 12 Aug 1957 but was disrated. Drafted to Endeavour on 13 Nov 1958–30 May 1959. It is possible that he was able to make a replenishment voyage to Scott Base. He later served in Philomel, Stawell and was DEE on 16 Jan 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOORE, Roy Cecil | 326467 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Attested during Apr 1953 for service in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. M/O from his unit to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, deplaning 20 Nov 1954. Discharged 10 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2148 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Joined Regular Force. |
| MORAN, James (Paddy) | 12685 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born New Ross, Wexford, Eire, 29 Apr 1926. Message Boy before he enlisted in the Royal Navy on 18 Aug 1943 as a Boy Telegraphist with the Service No KX 613067. Underwent initial training at Royal Arthur followed by Cabot. Changed to Stoker on 28 Oct 1943 while at Cabot. Was then serving at Pembroke and at Orlando. Drafted to Westcott (W-class destroyer) 23 Jan 1947 which operated from Orlando at Greenock, Scotland. Posting card marked RUN on 10 Oct 1944. He was returned to service on 21 Mar 1947 as Stoker Mechanic and was drafted to Superb, a light cruiser 31 May 1947–27 Jan 1948. Released from RN15 Apr 1948. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook renamed Maori 27 Feb 1949 with the rate of SM. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and remained in that ship until 11 Apr 1951. Served in Korea sailing from Devonport 3 Jul 1950 and was involved on patrols and escort duties and was at the Inchon landings as part of the protection screen on first tour. TSFD to Rotoiti at Sasebo while in theatre 12 Apr 1951. During this time Rotoiti was involved in an attack on an enemy gun position at Sogon-Ni Point. (See further detail under MARCHIONI). RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Served briefly in Philomel 24 Nov 1951–15 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan–28 Nov 1953 then returned to Philomel drafted again to Black Prince 29 Dec 1953–24 Jan 1955. DEE 19 Mar 1954 at Maori. Returned to the Eire at the completion of his engagement. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORAN, Kevin | 211439 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Enlisted in the 20th Reinforcements for Korea– the last. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1965 on a Teal flight to Sydney. M/I to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and then posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1956. Also shown as a Mil Policeman while in Korea. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Japan circa 8 Aug 1957 for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Dec 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MORATTI, Colin James | 13291 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 20/08/2056 | Born Inglewood. Taranaki 8 Jun 1932. Entered the RNZN 1 Jun 1950 as Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 19 Jan 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 1 Sep 1951. Drafted to Black Prince 16–23 Mar 1953. One is left wondering if this was for passage to Australia as he was on course at HMAS Watson 24 Mar–18 Jul 1953. Returned to Philomel and was then drafted to Irirangi 17 Aug 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Feb 1954. In Philomel briefly before returning to HMAS Watson for another course 29 Jul 1954 and was graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 26 Nov 1954. Returned to Philomel 13 Dec 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955, advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland about 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Korean waters attached to the Royal Navy's Far Eastern Station as part of the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve. RTNZ 20 Aug 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer in Philomel 23 Aug 1956. Served in Rotoiti 8 Mar–4 Jun 1957. Returned to HMAS Watson a third time 6 Jul 1957 and advanced to Petty Officer 19 Sep 1957. Drafted to Pukaki 14–19 Dec 1957. This may have been for the passage back to NZ. Later served in Paea then in Royalist 29 Sep 1958–25 Sep 1961. In Tamaki 26 Sep 1961–24 May 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. DEE 7 Jun 1962. Later became a builder in Auckland. |
| MORE, John Ivan | 14024 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gore 12 Oct 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN straight from school on 12 Jan 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 24 Jul 1952. Had further training in Philomel 7 Nov 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed on 2 Mar 1953 from Devonport in that ship for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 12 Apr 1954 shortly after his return to NZ. In Philomel 11 May 1954 and changed to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 14 Jul 1954. Served in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 12 Jan 1955 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 5 Apr 1955. He sailed in Bellona to the UK when she was returned to the RN. Many of the crew were TSFD to the newly modernised Royalist. After working up with the RN she sailed to NZ originally plotted to travel via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal but events in Egypt prevented this and she had to come via South Africa Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956–1 Apr 1957. In Philomel 2 Apr 1957–16 Nov 1958. Later served again in Royalist and Black Prince. Served in Philomel 19 Aug 1960 to 11 Oct 1962. It appears he changed his trade again as his posting card shows DVR2 (Driver 2nd class) and his rate returned to Acting Able Seaman then Able Seaman. DEE 10 Oct 1962. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (ME), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORELL, Othello Joseph | 203611 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born 27 Jan 1921. Came from Hamilton where he was a plumber. Embarked the first time in early 1944 as a Gunner for the N.Z.A. Possibly went to the Middle east and served in Italy. His name is recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.13, p.87. Served in Jayforce as a sapper and was promoted Lance Corporal. His Name is recorded for his second embarkation in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.93. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver Field Regiment and served in 161 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier then to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. His Kayforce Discharged Certificate No.2136 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Hamilton East. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 4 Feb 1997 aged 76 years. Buried 7 Feb 1997 in Totara Memorial Park, Thames. |
| MOREY, John Bowman Yates | 13422 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Waihou Valley, Hokianga 16 Feb 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Feb 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 16 Aug 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952. Travelled to Korean waters via Japan and Fiji. Served mainly on the Korean west coast on patrols and convoy escort duties between Japan and Korea. Advanced to Signalman 16 Sep 1952. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attended course at HMAS Cerberus 2 Jul–12 Oct 1954. Drafted to Kiwi 21 Jan 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Local) 17 Jul 1955 and to Acting Leading Signalman 1 Aug 1955. Drafted to Bellona 10 Sep 1955 and sailed to Britain to return this ship to the RN. Was a crew member in Royalist to bring this vessel back to NZ. Advanced to Leading Signalman 1 Aug 1956. Involved in the Suez affair on HMNZS Royalist. Awarded NZGSM (NE). Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency, 18 Mar 1958 to 20 Aug 1959. Awarded Naval GSM 1915 with clasp ‘Malaya’. Also NZOSM and is entitled to NZDSM if not already issued to him. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 5 Jan 1960 and to Acting Chief Yeoman 1 Mar 1960. drafted to Royalist 22 Aug 1960 and advanced to Chief Yeoman 5 Jan 1961. Also served in Otago 23 Nov 1961–7 Jun 1962. DEE 15 Feb 1964. Living at Kaitaia during 2003. |
| MORGAN, D G | 0 | ? | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2138 was sent to an address in Petone on 28 Jul 1957. This is another where Base Records and NZ Post Office did not check the details before posting out to Kayforce veterans. Have not found this name or been able to link to another possible recipient. |
| MORGAN, Desmond Ernest | 593566 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taihape 3 Mar 1931. later came from Whanganui. Enlisted in in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni on 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and served as a driver in C Platoon then A Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ as a Lance Corporal on furlough. Deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 4 Feb 1955. Driver Mechanic. M/O from 10 NZ Tpt Coy to Kure for embarkation. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings flight deplaning Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 25 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit, 6th Hauraki Regiment. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Brother of Reeve Morgan who served in Malaya and Borneo. |
| MORGAN, Donald Eric | 206693 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Stratford district 31 Jul 1926 Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 445085. And reached the rank of Aircraftman 1st Class. That he served in Korea is shown on the plaque where he lies but it gives no further detail. Enlisted during Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 21 Jun 1979 aged 52 years. Buried Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga. |
| MORGAN, Edward Austin | 203809 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born 23 Jul 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1952. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2139 was sent to an address in Rotoiti on 28 Jul 1957. Joined Regular Force. Served in 1 Bn NZ Regt in Taiping, Malaya. Highest rank reached–Lance Corporal. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ listed on HQ Coy schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 18 Apr 1992 aged 65 years. |
| MORGAN, Herbert William (Herb) | 335497 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 14 Oct 1930. Served in CMT 15th Intake 1953. Employed as a tyre re-treader at Onehunga. Attested in Kayforce at Papakura Camp on 16 Mar 1954 and granted the rank of Driver in RNZASC. Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O from Reinforcement Training Unit to 10 Tpt Coy and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and M to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Mar 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 5–8 Mar 1955 for Rugby trials. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Aug–3 Sep 1955. Again admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 3–11 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 6 Jan 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Mar 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland, 29 Nov 2004 aged 74 years. |
| MORGAN, Ian Eric George | 34928 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (653409, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farm Hand from Putaruru. Next-of-kin Mrs A. Morgan (mother), C/- Morgan & Sons, Putaruru Rural Delivery.) Ex Regular Force soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov and entered Korea 12 Nov. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 29 Jun 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2141 was sent on 28 Jul 1957 to an address in Putaruru. Died 7 Oct 1979. Buried Huntly Cemetery in the RSA Section. |
| MORGAN, John Henry | 211343 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 16/09/2055 | Born Whanganui 11 Aug 1925. Attested 18 Nov 1943 for 2 NZEF service but did not enter camp until 15 Mar 1946. Instead served in the RNZAF 1944–45 as a Aircraftman 1st Class and was awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for this service. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan. (647178, Private, NZAOC). Next-of-kin Mrs E. Morgan (mother) Whanganui. Embarked Japan Aug 1947 for RTNZ and disembarked 27 Aug 1942. Discharged from Jayforce 2 Oct 1947. Public servant in the Social Security Department Whanganui. Attested in Whanganui for service in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. Attended an Officer Selection Board at Linton 10–11 Mar 1954 and was selected to attend the Officer Cadet Training Unit. Did not qualify on selection course. Emplaned as Driver on Teal flight at Auckland on 2 Jun 1954 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZEME on 15 Jul 1954, posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 16 Jul and entered Korea 18 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Jul 1954 as armourer. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 1 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, HQ Platoon and was TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 31 Aug 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Sep 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 16 Sep 1955. Served overseas in Korea one year 110 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Nov 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 21 Oct 2017 aged 92 years. |
| MORGAN, Keith William | 204260 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 10/12/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 10 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year 221 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Jayforce Discharge Cert. No.2143 was sent 28 Jul 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and possibly KWSM. |
| MORGAN, Leslie James | 689212 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp Pl | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Cardiff, Wales, UK, 26 Jan 1930. Plate layer for NZ Railways. CMT trainee and serving TF soldier. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1953, entered Korea 25 Sep and M/I to his unit 29 Sep 1953. Served in the Workshop Platoon. Had some problems adjusting to Military life. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Jan 1954, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged direct to unit 25 Jan 1954. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 24–30 Jul 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Applied for discharge in the UK to be back amongst his people. Discharge in UK approved. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–14 Dec 1954 and again 17–21 Feb 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. AWOL almost two days and was awarded 14 days CB. Embarked HMT Austurias at Kure 13 Apr 1955 and ETA in the UK approx 11 May 1955. Served in Korea 252 days. Discharged in the UK, 24 Jun 1955. Possibly awarded UN Korea Medal. Other entitlement not known but may include NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Cardiff / Glamorgan, Wales 1997. |
| MORGAN, Leslie Sydney (Les) | 206063 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 03/01/2052 | Born Greytown, Wairarapa, on 1 Sep 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (829075, Private, 3 Battalion infantry at Yamaguchi. Electrician from Martinborough-served as Camp Electrical technician at Yamaguchi. Next-of-kin Mrs R. Morgan (mother) Martinborough.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila. To be RTNZ as a medical evacuee with ETD Iwakuni 31 Dec 1951. Travelled back to NZ via Sydney on Qantas flight from Iwakuni and deplaned Wellington on 3 Jan 1952. He was admitted to Wellington Hospital and was in Ward 20, where he remained for 12 months. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Martinborough. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2144 was sent to an address in Martinborough on 28 Jul 1957. Living in Featherston in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Greytown 5 Jan 2018 aged 90 years. |
| MORGAN, Peter John | 206191 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Served in BCOF, Japan in 22 Battalion. (658013, Temporary Lance Corporal, Infantry Corps. Farm Hand from Fordell, Whanganui. Next-of-kin Mrs V. Morgan (mother), Fordell.) Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB at Whanganui. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. RTNZ 26 Feb 1951 and re-embarked for Korea on 14 Jun 1951. Re-entered Korea and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned in New Zealand 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Nov 1952. Died 28 Aug 1996, aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MORGAN, Robert Stuart | 15272 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Greytown, Wairarapa 16 Nov 1936. Started as a spray painter at Greytown before joining the RNZN on 6 Jan 1955 as a Stoker. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Stawell 5–14 Dec 1955, drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan–14 Mar 1956 and to Pukaki 15 Mar–13 Aug 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 21 Feb 1956. In Philomel 14 Aug 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 spent a few days in Philomel and was then drafted to Black Prince 10 Oct 1958. Discharged SNLR 5 Dec 1959. It is not known if he received any awards for his service in the RNZN. |
| MORGAN, William Leslie | 14307 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 20/08/2056 | Born Hastings, Sussex, UK, 23 Jun 1912. Was a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 25 Sep 1928 as Boy 2nd Class. Given the Service No C/JX 132326. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Oct 1929. Drafted to Hermes 5 Mar 1930, the first ship to be designed as an aircraft carrier. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 23 Jun 1930 and to Able Seaman 6 Jun 1932. At Pembroke 29 Jul 1933 and served in Versatile (destroyer commissioned into service 11 Feb 1918) 9 Jan–15 Oct 1934. He served at Osprey and Woolston and served in Torrid (also WWI built destroyer) 7 May–10 Oct 1935, followed by Vanquisher 11 Oct 1935–1 Jun 1936. Also served in Torrid (destroyer) 7 May–10 Oct 1935. She was a trials ship for new anti-submarine warfare weapons, particularly playing a role in the development of ASDIC. He served in Puffin (sloop) 24 Aug 1936–11 Apr 1937. Went to the Mediterranean and served in Imogen (destroyer launched 1936) 14 Jun 1938–31 Jul 1939 operating from St Angelo (Malta). Returned to Pembroke in Imogen 1 Aug 1939 but he stayed in this ship and she sunk U–63 on 25 Feb 1940. Drafted to Lancaster, US Lend Lease destroyer, 27 Nov 1940 and stayed in that ship until 23 Jan 1944. Was involved in convoy escorts in NW Approaches, detached for convoy escort duties to Iceland and escort for barrage minelaying vessels. Also escorted auxiliary minelayers for minelaying operations in the Denmark Straits and the Faeroes-Iceland gap. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 3 Jun 1943 and to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) 24 Jan 1944. Also served at Cochrane 2, Osprey and Nimrod shore stations between 24 Jan 1944–11 Mar 1946. Drafted to Ajax (cruiser) 12 Mar 1946–6 Apr 1948. Leading Seaman (Permanent) 27 Aug 1946, Petty Officer (Temporary) 1 Nov 1946 and to Petty Officer (Permanent) 16 Dec 1946. Served in Franklin, minesweeper 28 Apr 1949–28 Jan 1952 being involved in wreck and mine clearance mainly operating off the eastern coast of England, UK. Released from RN to join RNZN 21 Aug 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star, War Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal 23 Jun 1945. Entered RNZN at Maori, London 22 Aug 1952 as Leading Seaman and advanced the next day to Petty Officer. Served mostly in Tamaki and Philomel between 28 Aug 1952 and 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 on the third deployment of this ship to Korea to serve with the Far Eastern Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. DEE 21 Aug 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MORGAN, William Rex Irwin | 300695 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/09/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born 14 Mar 1933. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 22 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 14 Oct 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served in Korea one year 228 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 5 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Joined Regular Force. Later served in Malaya as a Private in 1 Bn NZ Regt at Taiping. 3 Pl, A Coy. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on Schedule dated 28/Nov 1958. Died Whangarei 19 Aug 1988 aged 55 years. Buried Onerahi Cemetery, Whangarei. |
| MORLAND, Raymond Francis | 207930 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Came from Dunedin. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Photographed at a baseball stadium in Manila Dec 1950 while on the way to Japan. This photo was published in the Auckland Weekly News late 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on TOD from NZ Base Ordnance Section 16 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 7 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 149 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2147 was sent to an address in Dunedin on 28 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORLEAND, William Bernard (Bill) | 1708 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Dunedin 7 Oct 1923. Enlisted in NZ Division or RN 25 May 1939 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training was conducted in Philomel from 25 May 1939–17 Mar 1940. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Dec 1939. Drafted to Leander 18 Mar 1940. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Oct 1941. Leander served in the Mediterranean near Malta and sank the Italian auxiliary cruiser Ramb I in the Indian Ocean in Feb 1941. In 1943, after serving further time in the Mediterranean, Leander returned to the Pacific Ocean. Leander became part of the RNZN on 1 Oct 1941. Was serving in Leander when she assisted in the destruction of the Japanese cruiser Jintsu and being seriously damaged by torpedoes during the Battle of Kolombangara. The extent of the damage to Leander meant returning to Auckland for some repairs and then sailed to Boston for major repairs until the end of the war. Travelled from Boston to the UK and was drafted to Achilles 24 May–12 Aug 1944. At Drake for a period and advanced to Able Seaman 13 Aug 1944. Drafted to Norfolk a heavy 8-inch gun cruiser. Served round north Norway on convoy escort duties during WWII. Was on board Norfolk for his 21st birthday and when the ship took King Haakon and members of the Norwegian Royal Family back to Norway after their exile in England, UK. Back in the UK at Drake 1 Oct 1945 and returned to NZ 13 Nov 1945. In Philomel 13 Nov 1945–16 Apr 1946, served briefly in Kiwi (minesweeper) and Hautapu (minesweeper/trawler). In Philomel 13 Apr 1947. Advanced to Leading Seaman 30 Jun 1948. Drafted to Bellona 29 Jun 1948 and advanced to Leading Seaman 30 Jun 1949. Drafted to Tutira Jul 1950. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for first deployment of Tutira to Korea. Boy's Instructor on Tutira and therefore responsible for looking after about nine Seamen Boys on board the ship. Also Layer/Trainer on the pom-pom gun. Also coxswain of one of the ship's boats. RTNZ 30 May 1951. but stayed with his ship until 23 Aug 1951. DEE 31 Mar 1952. Enlisted in the RNZA and qualified as an Instructor RNZA. Last posting in the Army as Staff Sergeant was to 161 Bty Depot, 16 Fd Regt, Papakura Camp training reinforcements for Vietnam. Discharged from the Army 22 Jul 1966. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Malta GC 50th Anniversary Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military) and KWSM. Living in Auckland in 2004. |
| MORRALL, Coral (nee Cummins) | 0 | Mrs | — | Concert Party | 30/06/2052 | 16/08/2052 | Repeated from the Canterbury KVA Newsletter of Jan 2013. As a member of the First New Zealand Concert Party known as ‘Operation Korea’ to entertain Commonwealth troops in Korea, Coral was one of five selected for this five week tour with another week in Japan in Jul and Aug 1952. She was described as dainty and petite with brunette colouring. She was as a singer in the modern manner with dance bands and had been broadcasting from Christchurch radio stations for about 10 years. In her private life she was Mrs Keith Morrall whom she had to leave at home with her two year old son Christopher. Others in the party were Concert Party Leader, Oswald Cheesman, musical director for the New Zealand Broadcasting Service and a prominent musician from Devonport, Pat Ottaway, a blond singer from Devonport, Martin Winiata, a dance band leader from Christchurch and Allan Mathews, a magician from Devonport. Coral and Pat each had six or seven evening gowns in mostly pastel shades and made in misty nylon nets, tulles, etc., over glittering lame sheathes. For daytime shows they wore uncrushable linens, nylons, cottons etc. Both Carol and Pat thought that nylon was “a gift from heaven” for women undertaking such a tour and each expressed an anxious hope that an iron would be occasionally forthcoming in the Korean wastes. For travelling and everyday wear they were provided with battledress blouses and slim fitting skirts. The men wore battledress and both ‘Ozzie’ Cheesman and Allan Mathews were both former members of the Pacific Kiwis during WWII. Allan carried with him his ventriloquist doll, Joe, also outfitted in a battledress. Martin Winiata took two saxophones, a clarinet and a guitar and hoped to meet his relations in Kayforce, Charles Bell, Muri Winiata and Nai Winiata. Martin also joined Coral and Pat in vocal trios. They went to Korea under a scheme which ensured that a concert party is sent each month from one of the Commonwealth nations to entertain British and United Nations troops. Preceding our Concert party there had been three from the UK and one from Australia. Altogether New Zealand sent seven concert parties to Korea including a Maori one. All members were temporary New Zealand Army members during their tours and all received the British Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal for Korea if there before the Ceasefire, while after the Ceasefire they received the UN Medal. Coral Cummins was a jazz vocalist who was Born Christchurch in 1924 and began her career in the 1940s. She sang with bands in Christchurch and Auckland, including The Martin Winiata Band, Bob Bradford Quartet, Doug Caldwell Quartet and Doug Kelly’s Big Band. Musical influences included Frank Sinatra and Maxine Sullivan. Alan Francis writing in The Press after her death in 1989 said the hallmarks of her singing were poetry and subtlety and she made every song a personal message to every member of the audience. |
| MORRELL, John James | 204554 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 29/01/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 23 Nov 1926. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Brit Com Training Depot for Postal Orderlies Course. Entered Korea 15 Jun 1953. Gun Number in 2, 4 or 5 position. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jul 1954 for RTNZ by air. Deplaned Wellington 17 Jul 1954. Served in Korea one year 169 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Wairoa 15 Aug 1987 aged 61 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MORRIS, Alfred Joseph | 13713 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Manchester, Lancashire, UK, 21 Feb 1921. Employed as a stencil cutter before he joined the RN on 20 Jul 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His Service No was D/KX 97572 and he entered the RN for a period of 12 years. After initial training was drafted to Brazen (destroyer) 25 Nov 1939–20 Jul 1940. Brazen was involved with escort duties with minelayers in the Dover Barrage area. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class 20 May 1940. Brazen was TSFD to Rosyth for convoy defence to Norway, rescued survivors from the mined Norwegian ship MS Sangstad. Brazen was escort for further minelaying in a section of the North Sea Barrage in Thames Estuary and Moray Firth. In Apr joined escort for landing troops at Namsos and took part in sinking U–49 in Vaagsfjord rescuing all but one of the 42 crew. Was also involved at Narvik. Drafted to Edinburgh Castle (depot ship) on 13 Dec 1940, at Freetown, Sierra Leone, then served in Brilliant (destroyer) 17 Oct 1941–16 Mar 1942 and returned to Britain. Served at Pembroke, Drake, Dinosaur, Hamilcar, Copra and Foliot, these last four being training or administrative stations for Combined Operations. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 7 Jul 1943 while administered by Hamilcar at Algeria for operations in the Mediterranean. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 19 Apr 1945. Returned to Britain and was drafted to Loch Killisport (Frigate) 29 Jan 1945. This ship was not commissioned until mid-1945 and then operated from Lanka, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 17 Aug–30 Nov 1945 then operated from Highflyer located at Trincomalee. Based at Singapore for escort duty and support of military operations in Java and Sumatra, she escorted vessels carrying former prisoners of war and civilian internees for repatriation. Prince Philip was an officer on board at that time. In 1947 was at HMS St Angelo, Malta and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 2 Mar 1947. Served in the destroyer Chieftain and the frigate Veryan Bay. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) 3 Jan 1949. Returned to Britain and was released from the RN 29 Aug 1951. His WWII Medals not known but may well include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London 30 Aug 1951 on a six-year engagement and advanced from Stoker Mechanic to Leading Stoker Mechanic and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the following days. In Philomel for familiarisation 15 Apr 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast on convoy protection, patrols and laid a gunfire attack on a communist gun position. Hawea also conducted some shelling of rail traffic and provided navigational data for bombardments in the Han River estuary. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Later served in Hawea again, Rotoiti and Royalist. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal. Discharged to RA 29 Aug 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORRIS, Cecil J | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 28/06/2054 | 20/08/2054 | Came from Devonport. Entertainer. |
| MORRIS, Colin Clive | 204555 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Westport 19 Sep 1927. Driver for A.G. Frankham, Auckland. Attested on 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Auckland. Emplaned 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the following day. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 5 Mar 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Dec 1953 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp (Kure). Discharged from hospital 12 Jan 1954 but remained on X List and remained at the NZ Base Reinforcement Training Unit. Re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1954, re-entered Korea and M/I to this unit 26 Mar 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 5–13 Apr 1954 and returned to his unit. To be RTNZ on compassionate grounds but if he declines immediate return is to be RTNZ as soon as completion of 18-month service. M/O 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 4 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 149 days. Compassionate discharge 3 Sep 1954. Returned to the Cobb River area. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Westport? 9 Jul 2008 aged 80 years. |
| MORRIS, George Douglas | 12562 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Matamata 8 Feb 1929. His earlier service was in the Merchant Navy in May 1945 while in the MV Maui Pomare. Entered the Royal Navy with Service No P/SSX 854923 from 13 Jul 1947 to 13 Jan 1949. While in RN service he served in Anson a King George V-class battleship launched in 1940 and broken up in 1957. TSFD to the RNZN 14 Jan 1949 at Cook (Maori) in London. Drafted to Tutira 3 May 1949 and came home to NZ on its delivery voyage to this country. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Oct 1949. Served in Bellona 17 Oct 1950–13 Jan 1953. In Philomel and in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 16 Jan–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and departed from this country on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Also served in Malayan waters. On RTNZ again served in Bellona. DEE 12 Jul 1955. Living at 13 Taotahi Walk, Ruakaka. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Whangarei, 31 Oct 2005. |
| MORRIS, James Allan (Jim) | 206747 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 19/04/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Marton 18 Jul 1929. Heavy truck driver for W.S.L. Thompson, Marton. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952 at Linton Camp. 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight. Entered Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 27 Apr 1952. Posted to G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 27 Apr 1952. Had two problems which resulted in 27 days in Canadian Detention Barracks then returned to his unit. M/O Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll on 20 Oct 1953 and M/I NZ Base HQ on 21 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. On arrival in NZ Area 6 (Whanganui) was to arrange further medical treatment at his home at Rata near Marton. Remained on pay until discharged. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Apr 1954 and was posted to 2 Fd Sqn, RNZE, Territorial Force. Died Rata 22 Jun 1954. War Pensions Board determined his death was attributed to his war service in Korea and a further sum was added to his estate. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORRIS, Raymond Thomas Noel | 206521 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Wellington 13 Sep 1929. Motor mechanic for G.T. Gillies, Lower Hutt. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force in Wellington on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine with the Expansion Force. After rescue from the Wahine was taken to Larrakeyah Camp Darwin. Emplaned Darwin 18 Aug 1951 and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug for three-day sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1951. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 3 Apr 1952 and TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS from where he was discharged 20 Apr 1952 and posted back to unit. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 May 1952 and appointed Section Commander. Admitted 37 ADS 4 Aug 1952 then to 25 Canadian FDS (Forward) 10 Aug then TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS, Seoul 13 Aug 1952. Reverted to Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1952 and admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure 15 Aug 1952 with Infective Hepatitis. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Nov 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Convalescent Training Depot where he remained until 24 Nov 1952. Posted NZ Base HQ 25 Nov and then to NZ Reinf Training Unit. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl 16 Dec. Promoted Corporal 12 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged 3 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which appeared to have been issued un-named as they were to be engraved in Apr–May 1965. Died Epuni, Lower Hutt 4 Feb 1986. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| MORRIS, Reginald James | 13874 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Plaistow, Essex, UK, 29 Apr 1923. Employed as a clerk before entering the Royal Navy on 11 Nov 1940. Issued with Service No SSX/34109 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Signalman. At Pembroke 11 Nov 1940 advanced to Signalman 10 Sep 1941. Drafted 14 Oct 1941 to Malabar, the RN Fleet Air Arm base in Bermuda until 2 Mar 1943. Drafted 3 Mar 1943 to Dinosaur a Combined Operations establishment for landing craft officers and landing craft gunnery school. Drafted 1 Sep 1943 to Copra an RN Shore base which processed the pay and allowances of Royal Navy personnel serving in Combined Operations. Although HMS Copra was never a sea-going vessel, the name appeared in the documentation recovered from their bodies, pay books and service records and was understandably, but unfortunately, assumed to be name of the vessel they were serving on when they lost their lives. In fact, their documents only confirmed that the men were in the Royal Navy and assigned to Combined Operations. They would probably have been serving on or being carried by landing craft when they were lost and it would not have been possible to identify and record the name at the time (D-Day). Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) 20 Mar 1944, Leading Signalman (Temporary) 20 Mar 1945. After the war he served at Highflyer, Mayina, Lanka and Bambara shore stations in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and served periods in Bicester, Hunt-class destroyer and Tulip a Flower-class corvette. Drafted 28 Jul–8 Dec 1946 to Beachy Head a heavy RN repair ship. Apparently returned to the UK in Loch Inch (or Lock Quinch as shown on posting card). At Pembroke 21 Mar 1947–10 Jul 1948. Released from the RN 10 Jul 1948. His WWII service medals not known at this time. Entered RNZN at Maori, London, 14 Aug 1952 as Signalman and issued the Service No 13874. In Philomel in 1952. Drafted to Kiwi 16 Oct 1952–8 Jul 1953. Sent to Cerberus 10 Jul–22 Sep 1953 possibly for refresher training. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malayan and Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. While in Korean waters was involved in monitoring the armistice. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1956. Returned to Cerberus 18 Aug–15 Dec 1956. In Philomel 16 Dec 1956 and advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 15 Feb 1957. In Tamaki when advanced to Yeoman of Signals 15 Feb 1958. Later served in Royalist and advanced to Chief Yeoman of Signals. Advanced to Chief Communications Yeoman 31 Dec 1962 and to Chief Radio Supervisor (Temporary) 14 Dec 1964. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 2 Jun 1960. Discharged to RA 14 Dec 1964. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MORRIS, Richard Trevor | 211387 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Gisborne 25 Jan 1926. Labourer for W D Smith, Contractor, Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Departed from Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Initially posted to NZ Base HQ Reinforcement Unit 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1955 and entered Korea on 10 Feb 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 16 Apr 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 147 days. Discharged 26 Jun 1956. Drowned in the flooded Waipaoa River because of a vehicle accident, in which he was a passenger, near Te Karaka on 4 Aug 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. His father Rihia (Richard) Morris served in the Maori Pioneer Bn during the Great War and was awarded the MSM on 31 Jan 1919. |
| MORRIS, Robert Quentin Wynne | 12535 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 18/08/2051 | Born Wellington 1 Feb 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN on 11 Nov 1948 in the 15th Class of Boys as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class, but after about four months in this ship he was drafted to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Rotoiti was mainly involved in escort and patrolling duties on the west coast. Rotoiti also carried out an attack on a Communist gun position near Chinnampo harbour and later carried out two raids on shore. The first one resulted in the capture of two enemy soldiers, the second resulted in the only fatal casualty suffered by the RNZN during the Korean War when Able Seaman Marchioni was killed in action. Boy 1st Class Morris advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Dec 1950. RTNZ 18 Aug 1951 but not in Rotoiti. There is nothing on his service record to indicate whether he came back on another ship or whether he was flown home in an Army flight. Was in Philomel 19 Aug–5 Nov 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Nov 1951. Sent to HMAS Watson 6 Nov 1951–31 Jan 1952 to attend a course. Qualified as Radar Plotter 3rd Class. Served in Tui and was drafted to Kaniere 15 Jan 1953 and sailed from NZ 2 Mar 1953 and to return for further service in Korean waters. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Black Prince. DEE 31 Jan 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but these were lost and replaced at cost. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORRIS, William Barry | 211010 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/03/2053 | 09/11/2054 | Born Tasmania 31 Dec 1925. Previous service in RAAF. Storeman at Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements at Napier on 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned on 3 Mar 1953 on a Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 12 Mar 1953. Accidentally injured 18 Aug 1953 when he jumped off an armoured vehicle. This damaged his left knee. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb then to 25 Canadian FDS, then onto Brit Com Comms Zone Med Unit 20–23 Aug then to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 23 Aug–23 Sep. Discharged to Discharged to Brit Com Convalescent Training Depot 23 Sep to 7 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 and was granted 41 days leave in Albury, NSW, Australia on the journey back to New Zealand. Deplaned Harewood 9 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were despatched to the recipient on 27 Mar 1956. Died Napier 12 Aug 1971 aged 44 years. Buried Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery, Napier. His RSA plaque shows A.I.F. Australian Imperial Forces instead of Kayforce and NZ unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MORRISON, Albert Colin | 30477 | Captain | ? | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born UK. Came from Hamilton at time of enlistment in Kayforce. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Onwards flight by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 7 Sep 1952 Promoted Captain 7 Apr 1953. Commanded Guard of Honour for Major General James Fry, Commander 2 US Division at parade when the Divisional Certificates were distributed. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force in his Regular Force rank of Lieutenant, 19 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Next-of-kin Mrs G.E. Morrison (mother) Bexhill-on-Sea, England, UK. |
| MORRISON, Norman Selwyn | 34207 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 11/04/2055 | Born Invercargill 6 May 1930. Ex Regular Force. Served in RNZASC 16 Jan 1950–22 May 1952. Discharged at own request. Highest rank achieved Lance Corporal. Labourer for Fletcher Constr Co, Riccarton Christchurch. Attested 10 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in training in Burnham Cam. MOL Burnham to Enplanement 6pm 25 Aug 1953. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air, entered Japan 30 Aug 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Remained in NZRTU until posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and M/I to his unit 25 Oct 1953. Served in ‘A’ Pl and was promoted from Lance Corporal to Temporary Corporal 30 Nov 1954. Accidentally injured and Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 13 Jan 1955 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 3 Feb 1955 to NZ Base HQ and M/O to NZRTU 12 Feb 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Feb 1955 and M/I to this unit 22 Feb 1955. Promoted Sub Corporal 4 Mar 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955 and M/I to NZRTU 25 Mar 1955. RTNZ as a Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 11 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 229 days. Discharged 14 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch, 28 Jul 2006 aged 76 years. |
| MORRISON, Russell Roger | 14860 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Whanganui 6 Jan 1937. Scholar at Whanganui before enlisting in the RNZN 30 Jul 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki, advanced to Boy 1st Class 15 Mar 1954 and continued in Philomel. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Jul 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Oct 1954–10 Nov 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 27 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in the British Far East Fleet operation from Singapore and Hong Kong and served in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 21 May 1956. Advanced to Able Seaman while serving in Pukaki. In Philomel 13 Oct 1956–8 Jan 1957. Later served in Lachlan and Tarapunga and returning to Lachlan between 9 Jan 1957–31 Mar 1959. In Tamaki 1 Apr 1959–11 Apr 1960. Served in Endeavour 12 Apr 1960–24 Jul 1961 and again 8 Jul 1961–1 Dec 1961. He may well have visited Antarctica on these postings. Also served in Rotoiti 20 Mar–9 Aug 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM DEE 30 Dec 1962. |
| MORRISROE, Martin James | 12407 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Goole, Yorkshire, UK, 2 Sep 1918. WWII service in RN. His RN service is not known apart from a few notes the first dated 1 May 1936, rated ET1 on 7 Jul 1936, Passed exam for Leading Seaman 15 Feb 1941, Rated Acting Leading Seaman 2 Apr 1941 passed exam for Petty Officer 6 Dec 1942 and Passed Petty Officer Course 17 May 1946. His WWII ships and medallic awards are not known. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook (London) as Able Seaman 4 Oct 1948 and advanced to Leading Seaman then to Petty Officer on successive days. Drafted to Hawea 10 Oct 1948 and came to NZ as a crewman in the vessel arriving early1949. In Philomel 5 Feb–8 Apr 1949. Drafted to Hawea 9 Apr–24 May 1949. Drafted to Tasman, a shore station at Lyttelton 25 May 1949 to 30 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 1 Oct 1950. Sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 to replace Pukaki in Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Darwin, Hong Kong and Japan and was involved in convoy escort to Inchon, harbour control and patrol duties mainly on west coast of Korea. On 17 Jul 1951 during a patrol in the approaches of Chinnampo harbour an assault party from Rotoiti carried out an attack on an enemy gun position at Sogon-Ni and took two enemy soldiers prisoner. A second similar attack was made unsuccessfully and one New Zealander was Killed in Action. Rotoiti was also involved in the rescue of a British Merchant ship SS Hupeh from pirates. RTNZ via Japan, Hong Kong and Brisbane arriving at Auckland 21 Nov 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Titirangi, 10 Oct 1994 aged 76 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORRISS, Ben | 675057 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Eketahuna 2 Apr 1932. Employed as a Fixer (Stonemason) for McNab and Mason, Hamilton. Served in 1st Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Hawkes Bay Regt. M/O on TSFR to Kayforce 24 Jan 1955. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 38 FDS 19 Sep 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1953. He had considerable movement between NZ Base HQ and NZRTU and was sent on TOD from NZ Base HQ to 1 Comwel Div. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I from NZRTU 23 Feb 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) from Brisbane. Served overseas one year 147 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2153 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his given address in Eketahuna. (Rongokokako–Eketahuna) Living in Hamilton in 1996. Died Hamilton, 21 Jul 2000 aged 68 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MORRISS, John Oliver | 208232 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Ashburton on 21 Jul 1921. Previous service in 2 NZEF. His name is recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vo 9, p.284 (Service Number 277005) in 36 Survey Battery and 4 Field Regiment RNZA. Served in North Africa and Italy. Served overseas for 2 years 295 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan. Embarked Sasebo for two to three-day sea trip to Pusan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served in Main and Rear Divisional Headquarters. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Ashburton 20 Jan 2017 aged 95 years. |
| MORRISS, Robert James | 207746 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 23/12/2051 | Born during 1926 in Otago province, probably Ranfurly. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop then to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. To be RTNZ as a medical evacuee with ETD Iwakuni 18 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1951 for return to NZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and these were sent to Waipiata, Central Otago. Discharged 8 Mar 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2155 was sent to an address Waipiata 28 Aug 1957. Died Ranfurly, Otago 17 Nov 1993. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORROW, Gordon Colin | 15246 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Sydney, Australia on 21 Jan 1936. He was a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 4 Jan 1955 as an Assistant Steward. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Stawell on 12 Jul 1955. He served in Hawea, Bellona and Philomel where he changed from Steward to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 11 Oct 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 18 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 16 May 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He remained in Kaniere until drafting to Philomel on 5 Feb 1958. He later served in in Lachlan, Tarapunga, Philomel and returned to Lachlan and the Philomel again. Sent to Britain 8 Feb 1961 and was based in Maori as a crewmember for Taranaki. When Taranaki was commissioned he was part of the ship’s company to bring that vessel to NZ with it first port-of-call being New Plymouth before going onto Devonport. He served in Philomel from 27 Apr 1962.DEE 3 Jan 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Returned to Australia circa 1976. |
| MORROW, Thomas Martin | 11107 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland on 26 Nov 1929. Employed as a butcher’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 28 May 1946. Drafted to Achillies on 15 Mar 1946 and was one of the crew that sailed her to Britain to return her to the Royal Navy where she paid off at Chatham on 17 Sep 1946. Drafted to HMS Gambia on 9 Sep 1946–19 Dec 1947. It is not known how he RTNZ, but his Posting Card shows him in Philomel on 20 Dec 1947–2 Feb 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Nov 1947. Drafted to Bellona on 3 Feb 1948–27 Apr 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman on 26 May 1948. He served in Philomel, Lachlan, Hawea, HMAS Rushcutter and Philomel before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 4 Oct 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 4 Feb 1951. She RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel, advanced to Leading Seaman on 4 Feb 1952; Irirangi and Kiwi where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) on 18 Sep 1952. He completed further service in Philomel, Tamaki, HMAS Rushcutter, Bellona, Stawell and Philomel. He had completed courses and he was shown as having gained Under-surface Warfare 2nd Class and 1st Class and TASI (Torpedo & Anti-submarine Instructor) qualifications. He was sent to Maori in Britain on 11 Mar 1959. Promoted from the Lower Deck on 3 May 1960 and was appointed Diving Supervising Officer 9 Sep 1960 but was permanently unfit for diving because of a perforated eardrum. Appointed to Taranaki on 28 Mar 1961 when she was commissioned into the RNZN and appointed the Sub-Lieutenant (Special Duties) Torpedo & Anti-submarine officer. He was one of the crew who bought her to NZ. Appointed to Otago on 6 Aug 1963 and later served in in Tamaki and Philomel. He returned briefly to Otago on 29 Jun 1967 and Blackpool a month later. Also served at Irirangi 4 May–4 Oct 1970 and held appointment of 2i/c. Later Lieutenant and appointed Torpedo and Anti-Submarine and Gunnery Training Officer in Philomel on 25 Aug 1971. Discharged from RNZN 4 May 1972. Died Katikati, 14 May 2007. Awarded Korea Medal 14 Dec 1953 and UN Korea Medal on 26 Jun 1953. Appointed MBE 1970 and awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| MORTEN, Colin Charles | 206396 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Napier 17 Jul 1930 although he gave his DoB on attestation as 21 Jun 1928. Employed as a labourer for Mr J.S. Jessop as head shepherd of Waihi and Parkhurst Stations at Wairoa. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and the Army Schools at Trentham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan and disembarked 10 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Served in A Tpt Platoon. His employer tried to get him released from Kayforce but this was declined. Admitted Norwegian MASH 24 Nov 1951 and was discharged to unit 5 Dec 1951. (Low back pain). Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 2–7 Apr 1952 and was re-admitted to 26 Fd Amb 14 Apr 1951. (Jaundice) TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot and discharged to NZRTU to unit 24 Jun and re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jul 1952 and to Lance Corporal M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 19 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Apr 1953. Died Suddenly at home Wairoa Hawkes Bay on 1 Dec 2000 aged 70 years. |
| MORTIMER, Raymond Herbert | 208611 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Bluff 14 Nov 1929. Shearer from Bluff. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Gun Number in E Troop. Wounded on 13 Sep 1952 by Chinese shell fire. Some 50 enemy guns worked over the 28 Bde positions for two hours. Died of Wounds, Korea, 14 Sep 1952 aged 22 years. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. His sister Teresa Mortimer was a Nursing Sister at Waiouru during the Korean War period and administered 'jabs stabs' to Kayforce personnel prior to their embarkation. Married to sister of Corporal Len Holder who also served in Korea. Enlisted with Philip Kerr who was his brother-in-law. |
| MORTON, Alan David | 12958 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Tinwald, Ashburton 22 Feb 1933. Schoolboy before he joined the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 5 May 1949. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 10 May 1950 as Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950 which had sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. May have travelled to Japan to join his ship in Rotoiti which left Auckland 7 Oct 1950. Tutira was involved in the naval blockade of Korea and carried out patrols serving mainly on the west coast of Korea. Tutira also took part in the Battle of Inchon 15–19 Sep 1950 where she was a member of the screening force. However Alan Morton missed on that event as he did not join his ship until after 7 Oct 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 22 Jan 1951. RTNZ 30 May 1951 but stayed with his ship until 25 Jul 1951. In Philomel prior to being sent on course to HMAS Watson 3 Aug–26 Oct 1951. Qualified as Radar Plotter 3rd Class 9 Oct 1951. In Philomel 27 Oct 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 22 Nov 1951. Later served in Bellona 30 May 1952–12 Jan 1953 and served in Black Prince 20 Nov 1953–1 May 1955. In Philomel from 2 May 1955. DEE 11 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORTON, Colin Hall | 204484 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 08/09/2052 | 04/02/2053 | Born Wellington 13 Nov 1930 (attestation doc) Dept of Internal Affairs shows born Dunedin 13 Nov 1930. Attended school at Horowhenua College for one year. Fitter at the Waikato Hospital. Served in 5th Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement at Hamilton on 17 Apr 1952. After training in both Papakura and Waiouru Camps he emplaned 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ Signals Troop and attached FAP to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 22 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 24 Sep 1952 and remained with that unit until 16 Jan 1953. Requested coaching for School Certificate while in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. His father had died and he was required to look after his stepmother. Travelled back to NZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 150 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Feb 1953. Died Wellington 1 Mar 1964 aged 33 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| MORTON, Cyril Adam | 774382 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 15 Dec 1930. Driver for Ministry of Works on the Cobb Valley Dam, Takaka. Served in 5th Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Blenheim 21 Nov 1952. Most of his training was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan on 23 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 3 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Alice Springs, Australia, 14 Dec 2018 aged 88 years. Slipped away peacefully to be with his darling Violet. |
| MORTON, Graham George (Jock) | 208750 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Invercargill 9 Jun 1930. Came from Clifton, Dunedin. Enlisted 7 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1954 on a Teal flight to Sydney and Qantas via Darwin, Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. Posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier to be Bombardier 10 Oct 1953. Also played in the British Commonwealth Forces Korea Rugby Team in 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 12 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Jock was selected by ballot to return to Korea with the Prime Minister's entourage for the 50th anniversary (in Feb 2003) of the armistice in Korea. Visited Pusan and Seoul War Memorial Cemeteries and Panmunjon. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died Invercargill 5 Mar 2021 aged 90 years. |
| MORTON, Harold Fredrick | 208517 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Tuatapere Southland 2 Dec 1929. Sawmill hand for C & A Odlin, Petone. Attested 2 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat Aranui) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 May 1952. Quad gun tractor driver in 162 Bty. Committed some misdemeanours during his time in Korea. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Feb 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Mosgiel 28 Feb 1990 aged 61 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MORTON, Ian Francis | 206804 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Christchurch 17 May 1927. Sheep farmer employed by his father at Takapau. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton on 22 Feb 1952. Attended Basic Officer Cadet Training Unit at Trentham and Waiouru but did not qualify. Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued onwards by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea on 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 27 Mar 1953 and appointed TARA Lance Bombardier (Technical Assistant RA). Promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 May 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant (Troop TARA Sergeant) 17 Jun 1953 and was promoted Sergeant on 9 Feb 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ to attend a further OCTU course and deplaned NZ 27 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 191 days. To report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Reprimanded for being improperly dressed as an Officer Cadet. Discharged on compassionate grounds 21 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Waihi Beach in Nov 2000. Died Taradale 17 Jan 2013 aged 86 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MORTON, Samuel Alison | 206522 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Manakau, near Levin on 16 Nov 1928. Undertook basic training at Linton Camp. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. On arrival in Korea was posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Linesman putting up new lines, repairing lines and correcting faults. Also served at Imjin River and NZ Base Signal Troop, Seoul. Hospitalised (unconscious) on 22 Dec 1951 at the 60 Indian Fd Amb then evacuated to 28 BCGH in Kure. Hospitalised again then med evac to American MASH hospital then evacuated again the 28 BCGH Kure. Returned to Seoul Nov 1952. Had a few breaches of R&SOs. Noted very cold winters and very hot summers. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1953. Living in Levin in 2004. Sam wrote a three and a half-page story with photos on the last trip of the Wahine and published in K Force Despatches, May 2003. Died Levin 6 Oct 2015 aged 86 years. |
| MORTON, Wallace Bernard Keith | 14546 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Invercargill 2 Oct 1935. Casual lorry driver before he joined the RNZN on 10 Sep 1952 and was granted the rate of Junior Ordinary Telegraphist and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel 9 Dec 1952 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 2 Apr 1953. His first sea service was in Black Prince to which ship he was drafted on 2 Nov 1953 to 20 Sep 1954. Ordinary Telegraphist Morton was drafted to Irirangi 21 Sep 1954. Advanced to Telegraphist on 11 Nov 1954 while serving at Irirangi. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and stayed with that ship until 1 Oct 1957. Served in Korean and Malaysian waters during that time. Was disciplined for failing to obtain permission from his department head before visiting the submarine HMS Aurochs on 21 May 1957 and returning to his ship without his cap ribbon (tally band). Later served in Stawell and Lachlan interspersed with postings to Irirangi. DEE 1 Oct 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NGSM (M) and entitled to NZDSM. |
| MOSEN, Alfred James | 11552 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Papakura 2 Mar 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel 17 Jul 1947–20 Jan 1948. Drafted to Bellona 21 Jan 1948. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 17 May 1949 and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 18 Nov 1949. In Philomel 9 Feb–5 Mar 1950. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950–18 Jan 1951. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 18 Nov 1950. In Philomel 19 Jan–15 Jul 1951. Drafted 31 Jul 1951 to Taupo and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters 29 Aug 1951. Served mainly on the Korean west coast on patrols and escorts and was on occasion involved in shore bombardments. The winter in Korea 1951–52 was particularly severe. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained in Taupo. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 7 Dec 1952. In Tamaki 26 Jan–16 Feb 1953. Drafted to Bellona 17 Feb–1 Jul 1953. DEE 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOSES, Nodley Samuel | 204261 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Rawene, Northland 17 Aug 1930. Driver for Auckland Electric Power Board. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Trained for Korean service in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan on BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 25 May 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal. Accidentally injured 20 Sep 1952 but no action required. Promoted 29 Jan 1954 Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Jul 1953 and to Lance Corporal 31 Oct 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 1 Nov and M/I 4 Nov 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 20 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping for RTNZ. Travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 24 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned initially to Rawene. |
| MOSS, Donald James | 10792 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK, on 17 Aug 1926. Was a scholar before joining the Royal Navy 15 Feb 1944 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service Number D/JX732838. Underwent initial training at HMS Royal Arthur and was then drafted to Glendower (stone frigate) and then to Valkyrie. The last Naval station was located on the Isle of Man. His first sea service was in the escort carrier HMS Attacker 15 Apr–26 Nov 1945. Advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Jun 1945. He was next drafted to Osprey an RN air station situated at Portland. Discharged from the RN 21 Jan 1948. Joined the RNZN at Cook (soon known as Maori) on 9 Jan 1949 as an Able Seaman and became a crew member of Tutira on 4 May 1959 and brought that ship back to NZ. On arrival in NZ he remained in Tutira and sailed together with Pukaki from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira took part in the United Nations naval blockade during the Korean War, serving mainly as an escort and patrol vessel. She took part in the Battle of Inchon serving as part of the screening force. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Attended a course at HMAS Watson 28 Sep 1951–31 Jan 1952 and came back with a grading of Radar Plotter 2nd Class. A six month stay in Philomel followed and he was then drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 and RTNZ 28 Aug 1953. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Dec 1952. This was to be Don Moss's second trip to Korea with the RNZN and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On RTNZ he returned to Philomel and then to Tamaki where he served the remaining time in the RNZN. In accordance with his contract he returned to the UK and was DEE from Maori on 8 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MOSS, Peter Frederick Willis | 12432 | Chief Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 11 Nov 1922. Refrigeration mechanic before he joined the Royal Navy on 27 Jan 1941 with Service No C/SKX176. He served in Kent a heavy County-class cruiser from Sep 1941 to mid-Jun 1944 and was most likely involved in convoy protection to North Russia and possibly when the Kent escorted RN aircraft carriers to conduct attacks on German shipping and airfields in Norway. He also served in Marlborough and in Dido a light cruiser and sister ship to Bellona commissioned in 1940. He also served in Kenya, another cruiser after the war. Discharged from the RN as a Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Enlisted in the RNZN on 3 Jan 1949 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced on successive days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. He was drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and left to serve in Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. TSFD to Rotoiti while in the Korean theatre and RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Later served in Kaniere and returned to Korean waters in Apr 1956 to Apr 1957. Served in Royalist Oct 1958 to Oct 1959. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 4 Nov 1956. Chief Engineering Mechanic Moss was awarded the British Empire Medal NY Hons 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Discharged to RA on 2 Jan 1962. Died Birkenhead 17 Jun 2006 aged 83 years. Awards for his WWII service in the Royal Navy are not known at this time, but without a doubt would include a 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. |
| MOURITSEN, Keith | 206915 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born 7 Dec 1928. Came from Napier. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 15 Aug 1952. Wounded in hands, legs and buttocks. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 264 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Jun 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2165 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his home address in Napier. Joined Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died 2018. |
| MOWAT, Kenneth Howard (Ken) | 207834 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt Adv Party | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born during 1924. Previous service in Army and Navy. Served in the 5th Hussars (Otago Mounted Rifles), Service No 5287, before transferring into the Royal New Zealand Navy. Later served in HMNZS Gambia as Radar operator and may have been in this ship when it attacked Japanese positions in the Pacific. Served as Coast Watcher in the Pacific Islands. Also served in BCOF Japan. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gunner and Driver for Commanding Officer and gun transport NCO in HQ and 163 Bty. Emplaned at Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Returned to Dunedin. Lived at Kaikorai then in Mosgiel in 2006. Died Dunedin 2 Feb 2015 aged 91 years. |
| MOYLE, Leslie Charles | 204023 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Raetihi on 28 Jun 1928. Previous service in Army and RNZAF during WWII (Service No 44126). Served in No.10 Service Unit RNZAF in the Pacific. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Despatch Rider. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel and many other places (all over). Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Living at Auckland in 2004. Died Auckland 20 Oct 2020 aged 94 years. |
| MOYSE, Brian William | 15837 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch? 5 Nov 1939. Entered the RNZN on 15 Mar 1956 as a Junior Telegraphist. His training commenced in Tamaki, followed by further training in Philomel. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 5 May 1957. His posting card shows HMS Concord on 2 Oct 1957 and Royalist on the same day. The question is “Did Brian Moyse travel to Singapore or Hong Kong in HMS Concord to join Royalist on 2 Oct 1957?” Royalist had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on but Ordinary Telegraphist Moyse remained in the ship until drafted to Irirangi on 10 Sep 1958. Advanced to Telegraphist on 5 Aug 1958 and to Radio Operator 2nd Class on 1 Mar 1960. In Jan 1961 he was sent to Maori to become part of the ship’s company of Taranaki to bring the vessel to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Leading Radio Operator on 15 Oct 1964 and Wakefield. DEE 15 Dec 1965. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MUDFORD, John Cyril Arthur | 14643 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK, on 22 Mar 1922. Royal Navy Officer on loan to RNZN. Appointed to the RNZN as a Lieutenant Commander at Maori on 1 May 1956. He joined Royalist on 7 May 1956. After training and working up Royalist sailed from Portsmouth on 16 Jul 1956. She was due to come via the Suez Canal but the crisis at the time meant that she had to come back via South Africa. On arrival in NZ he remained in Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to SE Asia and Japan/ Korea. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He was then in Wakefield in Wellington additional for the period 20 Jul–19 Aug 1958. On completion of his exchange service with the RNZN he sailed from NZ on the Rangitoto on 23 Aug 1958. He reverted to the RN returning to HMS Pembroke in Britain. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MUDFORD, Leon Graeme | 15209 | Writer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 28 Nov 1936. Enlisted in RNZN as a probationary writer on 30 Sep 1954. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel then returned to Tamaki 9 May 1955. Advanced to Writer 30 May 1955. Drafted to Royalist 16 Apr 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. RTNZ 4 Jun 1958. In Philomel and Tamaki between 6 Dec 1958 and 2 Nov 1959. Advanced to Leading Writer 1 Dec 1958. Drafted to Otago 16 Jan 1962 advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer 16 Jun 1962 and to Petty Officer Writer 16 Jun 1963. Later served in Lachlan where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer 1 Jun 1966. Re-engaged 27 Sep 1966 to complete time for RA. Served in Blackpool 16 Oct 1969–23 Aug 1970. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 24 Feb 1970. Also served at Wakefield in Wellington and at COMAUCK. Appointed MBE NY Hons 2 Jan 1976. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Wellington 9 Dec 2013 in his 74th year. |
| MUDGWAY, Norman Edwin | 203861 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/07/2051 | Born Waihi on 24 Oct 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (810944, Private, Infantry. Labourer from Onehunga. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Mudgway (mother) Waihi. Travelled on HMT Chitral to Japan. Served in 27 Battalion. RTNZ in SS Dunera and disembarked Wellington on 27 Aug 1947. Enlisted at Auckland on 29 Aug 1950 for Korean service. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Regimental pool/painter. Promoted Lance Bombardier NCO i/c Battery Cooks, HQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Bombardier. Emplaned 26 Jul 1951 at Iwakuni for RTNZ by air for compassionate reasons. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Medals sent to Paeroa. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 18 Jun 1967 aged 40 years. |
| MUIR, Colin Edward | 206523 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Wellington on 29 Mar 1926. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Travelled by sea between Japan and Korea–a three-day trip from Sasebo tp Pusan. M/O from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy 17 Jul 1952. Also served in NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Foxton Beach 2001. Died 3 Feb 2016 aged 90 years. |
| MUIR, Colin Murray James | 206805 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 07/06/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born Marton 24 May 1926. Previous service in the RNZAF during WWII. Kayforce replacement 2nd flight departing New Zealand 7 Jun 1952. Travelled via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted to Corporal during tour. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo on 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva, Fiji and arrived in Auckland on 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Marton, 5 Dec 2006. Buried Mount View Cemetery in Marton. |
| MUIR, Maxwell Brookes | 211324 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/02/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born during 1932. Previous service in the Australian Army. Emplaned 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Discharged 26 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 13 Jun 2001. |
| MUIR, Peter Hilton | 14232 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Lincoln, Canterbury, 8 Nov 1924. Enlisted in RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 22 May 1952 for a term of eight years. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel before being sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 26 Jul 1954–24 Apr 1953. Served in the Reserve Fleet 12 Jun–8 Sep 1953. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 25 Apr 1953 and Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 22 Apr 1953. Served in Bellona for two months and then in Black Prince 17 Nov 1953–17 Jan 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jan 1956. Returned to HMAS Cerberus for a further course 13 Jul 1956–14 Apr 1957. Was in Philomel 15 Apr–16 May 1957. He appears to have been advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician while in Black Prince 1 Jan 1956. Drafted to Royalist 17 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 it was not long before he was back in Black Prince 9 Oct 1958–18 Feb 1959. Discharged BNPS 5 Aug 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Still keeping well in 2022 in his late 90s. |
| MUIR, Robert Bruce | 206192 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Came from Wellington. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Jun 1952. Discharged 17 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2170 was sent on 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Elderslea Lodge Lower Hutt on 7 Jul 2015 aged 89 years. |
| MUIR, Robert Windsor | 691629 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Lower Hutt 26 Jul 1937. Was a clerk in Lower Hutt before he enlisted in RNZN on 8 Dec 1955 for a term of eight years. Served initially in Tamaki then drafted to Philomel 6 Jan 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 30 Mar 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 12 Jul 1956. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 8 Sep 1956. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 on the second commission and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ and after a spot of leave was drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep–10 Oct 1958. Also served in Stawell 20 Oct 1958–26 Oct 1959. His last ship was Endeavour 12 Oct 1950–13 Oct 1961 and was in her on the last trip to Antarctica which ended in Feb 1961. Discharged by Purchase 1 Oct 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| MUIR, Robin | 11285 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Carlton, South London, England UK, 3 Jun 1927. Employed as a photographer. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Jul 1946 on a six-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki 25 Jul 1946–8 Oct 1947 then in Philomel with some time at the Naval Signal station, Waiouru (which later became Irirangi). Drafted to Bellona as Ordinary Telegraphist 16 Jun 1948 and advanced to Telegraphist 10 Feb 1949. Returned to Waiouru for two weeks returning to Bellona. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950–16 Oct 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 2 Mar 1951. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea, TSFD to Rotoiti 17 Oct 1951 and returned to NZ in that ship 21 Oct 1951. His remaining service was shared between Irirangi and Philomel. DEE 24 Jul 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Marton in 2004. Died Bulls on 17 May 2017 aged 89 years. |
| MUIRHEAD, Richard Francis | 711539 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/02/2053 | 31/03/2054 | Born Wellington 21 May 1930. Lino layer for Jones Bros., Wellington. Attested 15 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. M/O Burnham Camp for emplanement 6pm 10 Feb 1953. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 25 Feb 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ 18 Mar 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 7.30am, 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 48 days. SOS Kayforce 16 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later changed surname to Steuart–Muirhead. |
| MULDOON, Thomas Andrew | 206524 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan. Travelled by sea between Japan and Korea–a three-day trip from Sasebo to Pusan. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. TSFD to the NZ Roll under Sentence (2 Ech NZ Kayforce, Part II Orders 22 Apr 1953). Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Apr 1953 under escort for RTNZ. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Not known if these were claimed. |
| MULGREW, Peter David | 10792 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Lower Hutt on 3 Nov 1927. Radio Operator. Joined RNZN 2 May 1945. Was a member of the crew that took Achilles back to the UK in 1946 before it was TSFD to India. Served in Pukaki on the first deployment to Korea sailing from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. Promoted from the Lower Deck 24 Sep 1958 to Commissioned Radio Engineer. Served as a Chief Petty Officer radio operator and engineer on the 1956–58 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and went to the South Pole with Sir Edmund Hilary. Sent to the UK HMS Collingwood for a qualifying course for Electrical Sublieutenant and to undergo as many refresher courses as would fit him to maintain radar equipment in Bellona and Black Prince. Had recently been awarded the British Empire Medal (QB Hons 1958) and Polar Medal before he left NZ. It is understood that he received the Polar Medal at Buckingham Palace and the BEM may have been presented on the quarter-deck of HMS Victory. Served in Black Prince 29 Mar to 23 Aug 1960. Joined the 1960–61 Himalayan Expedition on which he suffered heart problems at 27,400 feet and lost both feet through frostbite. His service in the RNZN was curtailed by the loss of his feet and he was medically discharged on 3 May 1965. Peter was a noted sailor and represented NZ in the One Ton Cup series in Australia. Peter died 28 Nov 1979 in the Air New Zealand plane crash on Mt Erebus in Antarctica. His widow married Sir Edmund Hillary. |
| MULHALL, William Francis Brian | 15587 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Roxborough? 12 Aug 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN as Junior Mechanician (Engineering) 26 Jan 1956. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class 12 Feb 1956. In Philomel 19 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 12 Feb 1957. Royalist sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 25 Oct 1958. Served in Lachlan 15 Feb 1960–19 May 1960. Served in the seaward defence motor launches Mororo and Paea and then frigate Waikato 28 Jul 1966–20 Jul 1967. DEE 11 Aug 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MULHANE, Allan | 13359 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington 28 Mar 1932. Was a farmhand before he entered the RNZN as an Assistant Cook on 8 Jun 1950. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and was then in Philomel where he advanced to Acting Cook (Seamen) on 8 Jun 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast on convoy protection, patrols and laid a gunfire attack on a communist gun position. Hawea also conducted some shelling of rail traffic and provided navigational data for bombardments in the Han River estuary. Acting Cook (Seamen) Mulhane advanced to Cook (Seamen) 8 Apr 1951. Hawea returned to NZ on 8 Mar 1952 and after leave Allan Mulhane was drafted to Philomel from 12 Mar 1952–5 Oct 1953. Served in Bellona 6 Oct 1953–31 May 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) 3 Jul 1954. Drafted to Kiwi 1 Jun 1954–17 Nov 1955 and relinquished Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) rate on 1 Jun 1954. He served in Philomel 18 Nov 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 10 May 1956 but relinquished that rate on 9 Apr 1947. Discharged PUNS 24 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MULLACRANE, Harold William | 206525 | Craftsman | ? | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Liverpool, UK, during 1923. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni. Travelled by sea between Japan and Korea–a three-day trip from Sasebo to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 as a Driver RNZASC and re-embarked for Korea 14 Dec 1954. Had difficulty adhering to ROs and other orders. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Dec 1957. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya with 1 Bn NZ Regt as Corporal in HQ Company. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 with clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Gisborne, New Zealand 12 Sep 1996 aged 72–73 years. |
| MULLIGAN, Raymond Griffith | 207873 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/06/2051 | Born Tokomaru Bay 14 Aug 1928. Butcher's Assistant. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Wounded twice while on Observation Post duties in support of the Royal Australian Regiment was with 2nd Lieutenant Fielden and Gunner Richard Kemp and on 23 Apr 1951 during the battle of Kapyong. Battle Casualty. The second wound was serious (fractured spine). Emplaned Iwakuni on 11 Jun 1951 for RTNZ as a medical cot case and on arrival was hospitalised for further medical care. Discharged 17 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 17 Dec 1983. Brother of William Joseph Mulligan. Died Napier 17 Dec 1983 aged 55 years. |
| MULLIGAN, William Joseph | 207874 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast. Previous service in 28 (Maori) Battalion, 2 NZEF during WWII, 1941–44. Served in BCOF, Japan, 1946–48. (67438, Temporary Corporal, Maori Battalion. Labourer from Tokomaru Bay. Next-of-kin Mrs I. Beattie (mother), Gisborne.) His WWII medals may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War service Medal. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty. Marched out to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit as an Instructor on 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned NZ 27 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. RTNZ as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class RNZA Instructor. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Discharged 1962. Died Papatoetoe, 1 Sep 1998. Brother of Raymond Griffith Mulligan. |
| MULLINS, Graham Raymond | 15533 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 24 Jul 1940. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Oct 1956 then to Junior Seaman 17 Apr 1957, held in Philomel 1–5 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Junior Seaman Mullins advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Jan 1958 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until 9 Nov 1960. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Apr 1959. Also served in Pukaki and Endeavour and possibly made a trip south to Antarctica on one or the other of these ships. He also served in Taranaki and Lachlan and may have visited Malaysia in the former ship. DEE 2 Aug 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| MUMBY, Crampton Charles (459988) | 459988 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Whakatane 30 May 1931. Employed as a labourer at MOW Mangakino. Serving TF soldier. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 71st Reinforcements. Trained for Korea in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1953, entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jul 1953. Had problems adhering to R&SOs and lost money and time including detention in Canadian Detention Barracks and Field Punishment. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 144 days. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Inglewood, 11 Sep 2002 aged 70 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MUNDEN, Thomas Barry (Tom) | 34502 | Corporal | B Sqn 5 RIDG | RNZAC | 31/01/2052 | 23/08/2052 | Born Ahaura, North Westland 5 Sep 1927. Regular Force soldier, RNZAC. Enlisted in the Apr on 28 Apr 1950. TSFD to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 at Sydney on the troopship HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. While on training in Japan several former RNZAC personnel were given the opportunity to serve with British armoured units. Seconded from 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, to B Squadron, 5th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 7 Sep 1952 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Posted to Cadre staff 3 Armd Regt, RNZAC, Area 10. Later Sergeant. Served in HQ Company, 1 NZ Regt (Pearce's Bn) 15 Aug 1961 to 2 Sep 1963. Discharged from Field Force Command X List 21 Dec 1969. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM clasp ‘Malaya 1960–64’ and KWSM. Died Hastings 1 Feb 2019 aged 91 years. |
| MUNDY-McPHERSON, Walter Fairfax | 971664 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Riverton 29 Aug 1934. A radio technician at Invercargill before joining the RNZN on 7 May 1953 as Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. Initial training conducted in Tamaki followed by being sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jul 1953–8 Aug 1954. Returned to Philomel then drafted to Bellona 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class 7 Apr 1954 being effective while on course in Cerberus. Drafted to Pukaki 16 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 re-joined the 4th Frigate Squadron in the Far East Fleet in Jun 1955, for trade protection and Korean coast guard ship duties, returning to Auckland in Jul 1956. Later served at Irirangi and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Sep 1956 and to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Sep 1957. Served in Rotoiti 30 Aug 1957–5 Mar 1958 and took part in Operation Grapple (Nuclear Tests). In Philomel 12 May 1958, advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 9 Feb 1959. Final sea service in Pukaki 18 Mar 1959–7 Apr 1959. DEE 6 May 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Test) and NZDSM. Died 18 Oct 2013 aged 79 years. |
| MUNRO, Desmond | 14932 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Waihi 1 Sep 1936. Storeman driver before entering the RNZN on 24 Sep 1953 as a Junior Assistant Steward. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 1 Jan 1954–30 Apr 1954 and advanced to Assistant Steward 1 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 1 May 1954. RUN Removed from Ship's Books 6 Jan 1955. Recovered and returned to Black Prince after absence of over eight months. Advanced to Steward 10 Nov 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 25 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but stayed with ship until 6 Jan 1958. Spent time between Philomel and Tamaki before being sent to the UK in early 1961 to be part of the crew to bring Taranaki (commissioned 28 Mar 1961) back to NZ. He is next shown at Maori 19 May 1961 and in Philomel 14 Jun 1961. He did not come back to NZ in Taranaki and was apparently flown home. Discharged SNLR 19 Jun 1961. |
| MUNRO, Desmond Armer | 204556 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born 9 Feb 1924. Came from New Lynn, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Mar 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Sep 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Later served as Lance Corporal, HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Later awarded or entitled to NZGSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1992. |
| MUNRO, Enoka Nocky | 527303 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/12/2053 | 07/03/2055 | Born Whakaki near Wairoa 12 Dec 1930. School teacher at Te Karaka, Gisborne. Called up for service in 6th Intake CMT. Attended a TOSB at Narrow Neck Camp Devonport Jul 1952. Appointed Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Apr 1950 while holding the appointment of Hut Commander. Ex 1 Bn Hauraki Regt (TF). Attested 26 Aug 1953 in Gisborne and appointed to Kayforce. Emplaned 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight at Auckland for travel to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Jan 1954, entered Korea 8 Jan 1954, M/I to his unit and served in Baker Pl. Attached FAP ‘8th Army’ Specialist School to attend a Fire Marshall Training course 17–21 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 25 Aug 1954 and appointed Tpt Pl Commander. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. Deplaned Harewood 7 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 69 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was lost and replaced at cost. SOS of the Emergency Force (Kayforce) 27 Apr 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. TSFD from the Hauraki Regt to the Reserve of Officers, General List, NZASC, with the rank of Lieutenant, 27 Apr 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was lost and replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Strong advocate of Te Reo Maori and a dedicated educator. Died Hawkes Bay, 30 Sep 2020 aged 89 years. His nehu was at Whakakī Marae near Wairoa, East Coast. |
| MUNRO, George Robert John | 207751 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/05/2051 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.95 (661958, Private, 3 Battalion. Farm hand from Cheviot, North Canterbury. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Munro (mother) Cheviot Rural Delivery.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. First Canterbury member of Kayforce to be wounded in action by gunshot to right arm. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1951 for RTNZ (Medical) Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Christchurch. Discharged from Kayforce 24 May 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned initially to Cheviot. |
| MUNRO, Gordon Clifford | 207738 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.95. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 821283, Private, 2 Battalion. Metal polisher from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs I Millward (mother) Christchurch.) Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged 25 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2177 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Papanui, Christchurch. |
| MUNRO, Hawaiki Rangi (Jack) | 34047 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 24/11/2053 | Born Tahainui, Hawkes Bay 13 Dec 1929. Ex Regular Force soldier 14 Oct 1949. Employed as a farmhand, Whaikaki, Wairoa. Enlisted in Kayforce Replacement draft 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned on 1 May 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 6 May 1952 and entered Korea 7 May 1952. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 10 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 208 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-joined Regular Force 27 Apr 1961 and was posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt, Burnham Camp. Emplaned Whenuapai 6 Dec 1961 Re-engaged for a further two-years’ service 22 Jan 1965. Emplaned Whenuapai 9 Feb 1965 and deplaned Changi, Singapore 12 Feb 1965. Served in Borneo, East Malaysia 25 May–3 Oct 1966. Returned to Terendak Camp, Malacca. Posted to V Coy and deplaned Vung Tau South Vietnam 13 May–12 Nov 1967. On RTNZ 18 Nov 1967 from SE Asia he was posted 2 Constr Sqn, RNZE at Linton. Changed Corps from RNZIR to RNZE 18 Nov 1967. To report 2 Constr Sqn for duty 26 Jan 1968. Discharged 6 Feb 1969 at Own Request. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea medal, GSM 1962 (Borneo clasp), Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (M) with clasp Vietnam, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Huntly Nov 2000. Died 10 Jan 2006 most likely at Huntly. |
| MUNRO, John Leonard | 203835 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA as a Gun Number, 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Australia. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Devonport, 2 Oct 2001. |
| MUNRO, Maurice | 203886 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/06/2054 | Born Pahiatua 13 Dec 1926. Came from Napier. Previous service in RNZN 1945–46. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA as Technical Assistant Field Regiment (Surveyor?) RTNZ 26 Apr 1952 (RTNZ List No.60) on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 7 Jun 1952. Promoted Captain 31 Mar 1953. OC 163 Bty 2 Jan to 27 Feb 1954. Embarked 26 May 1954 on SS Changte for return to Sydney. RTNZ as Major. SOS Kayforce 24 Oct 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May also have claimed NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Served in Territorial Force 1955–63. Also ED. Died Napier on 6 Dec 2018 aged 91 years. |
| MUNRO, Maxwell Carrington | 207938 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Came from Kurow. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Understood to have served with 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, from Pusan to north of Seoul. Participated in all of the major gunfire missions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 207 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2180 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Kurow, North Otago. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MUNRO, Raymond Hector John | 206254 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Opunake 13 Jan 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Driver in NZ Tpt Pl. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni on 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 165 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952 and went initially to his father’s home in Opunake. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2181 was sent on 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Whakatane. Died New Plymouth 3 May 1974 aged 47 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MUNRO, Stuart Lachlan | 207813 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Participated in all of the major gunfire missions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni, 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 23 May 1952. Some 67 men emplaned for RTNZ on 21 May 1952 so they may have flown to Australia in a Qantas Constellation aircraft and then flew onto NZ by Teal flights. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Died 1 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MUNROE, Jack | 204685 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 9 Apr 1929. Driver for G.W. Young Transport Coy, Rotorua. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Trained for Korea service in Papakura and Waiouru Camps and was in Tihoi Camp on exercise. Trained as a Gun Number. Failed to comply with R&SOs on several occasions and was AWOL several times before he emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar 1954, entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC10 Nov 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1955 for RTNZ and discharge on Qantas Flight to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZDSM (R). |
| MURDOCH, Alistair James | 208523 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Kaitangata South Otago 7 May 1930. Came from Stirling, Dunedin. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His initial training for Korea was ion Burnham Camp and later in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gun Number. Battery not known at this time. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and flew to Sydney. Completed the trip and deplaned Wellington 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 63 days. Discharged 27 Sep 1954. Died Nelson, 29 Sep 1995 aged 65 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| MURDOCH, Colin Herbert | 208524 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born 1 Feb 1930. Came from Milton, Otago. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement draft. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 17 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat to Sydney Continued on by Qantas or other charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea circa 24 May 1942. Served in Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Helped build a fence and gate during the winter of 1952–53 and had to pour petrol onto the ground and set it alight before the frozen earth could be dug. This had to be repeated several times to make a hole deep enough for the fence and gate posts. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Expected time of arrival was 7.30am. Was to have been discharged from Kayforce 11 May 1954 however he re-embarked for Korea on 19 May and served almost another year in Korea. Served overseas one year 291 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Waimate 30 Jul 2007. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| MURDOCH, Leonard Allen | 208837 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Lawrence, Otago 7 Oct 1928. Coal miner Bruce County Council, Milton. Attested 22 Sep 1952 at Dunedin in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 11 Dec 1952. M/O Burnham 6pm 24 Mar 1953 to emplanement and travelled on the overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued from Sydney to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Attached FAP to HQ RASC to attend a course at the NCO school 12 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 20 Jun 1953 and was discharged 9 Jul 1953 direct to unit from Brit Com Z Med Unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 25 Nov 1953 and was discharged direct to unit 1 Dec 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 4–13 Feb 1954 and was again discharged direct to unit. Often failed to adhere to the Kayforce and unit R&SOs during his time in Korea. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 28 Sep 1954. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 12 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Dunedin 7 Oct 1985 aged 57 years. |
| MURDOCH, Leonard George | 208612 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Came from Invercargill. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jun 1952. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ 14 Sep 1953. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 2 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1954 and deplaned Harewood 26 May 1954. Served overseas one year 346 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2185 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| MURDOCH, Wilfred Verdon | 914390 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 27/02/2055 | Born 12 Aug 1931. Came from Stirling, South Otago. Serving TF soldier. 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Feb 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 27 Feb 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 5 May 1955 and posted to TF unit. Returned initially to Stirling, South Otago. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2186 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his given address in Stirling, Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Balclutha in 1996. Died 2012. |
| MURPHY, Allen Arthur | 12507 | Blacksmith 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 16 Oct 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN 7 Oct 1948 as a Blacksmith Class 5. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1949. Advanced to Acting Blacksmith 4th Class on 7 Apr 1949 and to Blacksmith 4th Class on 7 Apr 1950. In Philomel where he advanced to Blacksmith 3rd Class on 7 Apr 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Apr 1952–16 Jan 1953. In Philomel 1 Sep 1954 and advanced to Blacksmith 2nd Class on 7 Apr 1955. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Blacksmith 1st Class on 7 Apr 1958. Served in the Artisan Division, probably the smallest sub section on board the ship. In Philomel 22 Sep 1958 and just over two years later a change of trade shows as he became Acting Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 7 Nov 1960, Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class the same day and Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class the next day. Returned to Royalist 24 Nov 1960 and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 7 Apr 1961. Later again served in Royalist 21 Oct 1963–9 Jan 1966 followed by service in Lachlan. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 7 Oct 1963. Discharged to RA 9 Oct 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died North Shore, Auckland, 29 Aug 2014 aged 86 years. |
| MURPHY, Brian William | 458241 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 29 Mar 1954 and entered Korea 1 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF Hastings via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2187 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his given address in Burnham. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MURPHY, Cameron Thom | 459244 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/04/2054 | 09/08/2054 | Born Collingwood, Golden Bay South Island 18 May 1931. Employed as a Tiler for Smith and Brown, Auckland. Served in 6th Intake CMT the served as Territorial Force soldier. Attested in Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. His Training was conducted mainly in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZA 25 Dec 1953. His military service did not start well as he was caught masquerading as a Sergeant and was AWOL. Emplaned Auckland 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline. Deplaned Iwakuni 6 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Apr and entered Korea 22 Apr 1954. M/I to his unit 23 Apr 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for a short course 16–20 May 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8–14 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 20 Jun 1954 then to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp. TSFD to NZ Roll and was medically re-boarded 15 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1954 for RTNZ (Medical reasons). Embarked Sydney on MV Wanganella and disembarked Auckland 9 Aug 1954. Served overseas 126 days. Discharged 29 Aug 1954. Died Huntly 21 Sep 1986 aged 55 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2188 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to a Mr C Murphy at an address in Auckland. This may have been meant for this man who had been working in Auckland. |
| MURPHY, Dennis Robert Lawrence | 206526 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Previous service in the Army and RNZAF. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.7, p.107 and is shown as a railway cadet from Whanganui and his rank on enlistment as Temporary Lance Corporal posted to 36 Bn. For his second embarkation in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9, p.288. Shown as 68547 Corporal in 36 Bn and served in the 3rd NZ Division in the Pacific. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–46 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Travelled by sea between Japan and Korea. Posted to the NZ Component of 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2189 was sent 28 Aug 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Died during 2001. |
| MURPHY, Ivan Thomas Stanley | 208279 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 22/05/2053 | Born Invercargill 16 Oct 1930. Miner employed by State Mines Dept., Denniston. Came from Westport. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 11pm 3 Sep 1951 to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan. Travelled by sea between Japan and Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951 on arrival in Korea and M/I 12 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 19–26 Oct 1951 and discharged to unit. Admitted Norwegian MASH 6 Apr 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged but remains on X(ii) List Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8–20 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU 22 May 1952 From NZ Base HQ and was then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jul 1952. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 11–15 Aug 1952. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1953 and deplaned Wellington 22 May 1953. Served overseas one year 295 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Porirua 1987. Buried in Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Porirua. |
| MURPHY, John Allan | 535758 | Driver | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 11/02/2055 | Born Whakatane 21 Aug 1931. Employed as a linesman for P&T Dept, Whakatane. Enlisted in 6th CMT intake then became a serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Posted to RNZA as an Arty Signalman 18 Mar 19544. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni, 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as an artillery Signalman. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Aug 1954 for a training course and was accidentally injured while there. CTBA CATC Inchon and returned to 16 Fd Regt 10 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Accidentally injured 20 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 8 Dec 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Dec 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical RTNZ) 30 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Jan 1955 for RTNZ (medical reasons) to Sydney. Sailed from Sydney in Monowai and disembarked Wellington 11 Feb 1955. Served overseas 241 days. Medical treatment was continued in Whakatane Public Hospital. From Kayforce Discharged 14 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force, 1 Hauraki Regt. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Whanganui, 22 Jul 2003 aged 72 years. |
| MURPHY, Maurice Richard | 207688 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 and RTNZ deplaning Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MURPHY, Robert Dewar | 208997 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Melbourne, Australia on 3 Mar 1929. Electrician for C.P. Cotter Ltd, Christchurch. Was a runner for the Air Raid Precautions located at Manchester Street, Christchurch, during WWII. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements at Burnham on 17 Jun 1954. His training for Korean service was conducted in Burnham and Papakura Camps. Emplaned as a Signalman on 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Continued by air and entered Japan on 25 Sep 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU, was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ sigs to RNZASC on 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Oct 1954 On arrival in Korea claimed he was reassigned as a driver in the Signals Section and TSFD to British Command. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 29 Apr–2 May 1955 and was posted directly to his unit. Again admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Aug–3 Sep 1955 and on discharge was returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ on 23 Nov 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. His file does not give the date he emplaned for RTNZ but states he arrived in Auckland at 7.50am on 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas one year 80 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jan 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. Died during 2002 in NZ. |
| MURPHY, Thomas Seymour | 13100 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 28 May 1931. Started a career as a tool maker. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 21 Jun 1949 as a Stoker. After initial training at Royal Arthur went onto Raleigh 5 Jul–28 Nov 1949 then went to Drake 29 Nov 1949 to 29 Mar 1950. Granted a free discharge 29 Mar 1950 to join the RNZN which he did the next day. It is not known how he travelled from the UK to New Zealand. Held on the books of Philomel 30 Mar 1950–29 Sep 1950 then drafted to Bellona 30 Sep 1950. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 21 Jun 1950. Returned to Philomel 15 Feb–18 Jun 1952 then went back to Bellona until 18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until posted to Philomel 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 19 Mar 1955. Was at Irirangi 5 Sep 1955–13 Mar 1958. DEE 29 Mar 1958. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MURRAY, Alistair John Campbell | 208299 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Riverton 15 Oct 1924. Previous service in the RNZN with Service No 7270 with Hostilities Only for two and a half years. Carpenter for R. Richardson, Invercargill. Attested 12 Jun 1941 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 3 Sep 1951 onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 4 Sep 1951. Travelled by sea from Sasebo Japan to Korea. M/I and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 20 Apr 1952 and was discharged from 25 Canadian Fd Amb to unit 6 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Mar 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died during 2008 aged 82 or 83 years. Buried Timaru Cemetery. |
| MURRAY, Douglas Neil Toler | 14592 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Burford Loch ee, Dundee, UK, 4 Jul 1932. Entered the RN as a Naval Cadet. Promoted Lieutenant on 1 Aug 1954. Appointed to the RNZN 6 Dec 1955 and was on Loan to RNZN 1956–57. Appointed to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1956. Sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and returned to the RN after his NZ loan service. Married Avril J Wardrop-Moore in Middlesex during Apr 1958. Promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Aug 1962 (RN List Spring 1968) then to Commander on 30 Jun 1969 (RN List, Spring 1970). After leaving the RN he was employed in the Institute of Seamanship Community Interest Company at Cleish Hills House, Kinross, Kinross-Shire, UK. He was appointed on 9 Nov 2010 and resigned 13 Nov 2019 in his 87th year. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| MURRAY, James (Jim) | 12121 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Stockton, Durham, UK, on 21 Feb 1919. Messenger boy before he entered the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class on 7 Nov 1934 and was stationed at Ganges until drafted to Royal Sovereign (battleship) as Boy 1st Class 19 Dec 1935. Drafted to Repulse (battleship) 13 May 1936 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 21 Feb 1937. Served in Curacoa (cruiser) 27 Nov 1937–17 Mar 1938 and advanced to Able Seaman 21 Feb 1938. Was mainly at shore training stations between Jun 1938 and Mar 1939. Served in Hastings (sloop/ corvette) Mar–Sep 1939. His next ship was the anti-submarine trawler HM Vascama in which he served 21 Oct 1939–13 Aug 1941. This vessel was involved with seeking and destroying u-boats. Served in Malaya (WWI battleship) 5 Sep 1941–14 Oct 1943 and served in the Mediterranean where Malaya became the flagship of Force H in Nov 1941. By mid-Dec Malaya was the only operational battleship in the Mediterranean because Queen Elizabeth and Valiant had both been disabled by Italian frogmen at Alexandria. Sailed for Atlantic convoy defence in Feb 1942 as Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were ready to break out into the Atlantic. Went back to Gibraltar for convoy protection to Malta and helped with the delivery of Spitfires to the island. Also had further trips out into the Atlantic for convoy protection to Freetown and Capetown. Advanced to Leading Seaman and then to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary). From Jan 1943 was mainly in the Western Approaches and served in an attack against German forces in Norway. Drafted 25 Nov 1943 to Daedalus a RN Air station. Advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 21 Oct 1944. Served in Vanguard 2 May–20 Oct 1946 and again 7 Nov 1946–20 Jun 1947. Discharged by Purchase 1 Jul 1947. Awarded NGS Medal (Palestine) 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (later named Maori) on 14 Jun 1948 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and to Petty Officer on successive days. Drafted to Arabis 1 Jul 1948 then to Loch Achray 19 Aug 1948 which became Kaniere 28 Sep 1948. On arrival in NZ spent time between Philomel and Tamaki though he was in P3551 26 Nov 1951–30 Sep 1952. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 1 Oct 1952. Served briefly at Irirangi 4 Nov 1952–13 Apr 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 27 May 1953 and sailed in this ship for Korea 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. On his RTNZ was drafted to Toroa where he remained for just over two years. Discharged to RA 13 Jun 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MURRAY, James Hilton Bernard (Jim) | 13374 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Palmerston North 3 Jul 1934. Was a barber's helper before enlisting in the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Dec 1950. Served in Bellona 8 May–17 Aug 1951, Kaniere 18 Aug–9 Nov 1951 and back to Bellona. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jan 1952. In Philomel briefly before being sent to HMAS Watson for course 25 Apr–13 Jul 1952. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland for Korea on 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Able Seaman 3 Mar 1953. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Later served in Royalist, Black Prince and Pukaki. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 26 Jun 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| MURRAY, Leonard Andrew | 551144 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 25/04/2055 | Born Auckland 1 Jun 1932. Serving Regular Force soldier in 9 Coast Regiment, RNZA. Seconded to Kayforce 6 Oct 1953. Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Oct 1954 and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Admitted Brit Com Field Hospital, Korea, 22 Feb 1955 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital Kure, Japan. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hospital to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned RTNZ for medical reasons via Australia and was admitted to the Australian Repatriation Hospital, Concord for a week. Deplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1955. Served overseas one year 31 days. SOS Kayforce 29 Sep 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. TSFD to the Territorial Force 7 Oct 1955 at his own request. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Onerahi, Whangarei 23 Jun 2011 aged 79 years. |
| MURRAY, Lyn | 206405 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Pahiatua 28 Mar 1929. Served in BCOF, Japan, 1947–48. (829078, Private, 2 Battalion. Farm hand from Konini, Wairarapa. Next-of-kin Mrs A.E. Murray (mother) Konini Rural Delivery. He departed from NZ 15 Jul 1947 and later served in NZ Tokyo Bn and then 3 NZ Battalion. Private Murray embarked Japan Jul 1948, RTNZ 10 Aug 1948 and was discharged from Jayforce on 13 Sep 1948. Later labourer at Todd Motors, Petone. Enlisted in Kayforce on 8 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai on 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea entering that country 14 Aug 1951. Posted to Charlie Troop, 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP NZRTU 26 Feb 1952. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jun 1952, to Temporary Bombardier 1 Aug 1952 (2i/c Gun) and to Temporary Sergeant 28 Sep 1952 as i/c Gun. Played a top game of Rugby in the unit and that evening became very ill. The Medics were notified by Gunner Arnabodie and Sergeant Murray (who was thought to be suffering from Malaria) was admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb. Died Suddenly in the 60 Indian Fd Amb, Advanced Dressing Station, of sickness (Songo Fever) an endemic fever in Korea, 27 Dec 1952 aged 23 years. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Korea, then moved to the UN Military Cemetery, in Pusan, Korea. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and NZ Memorial Cross forwarded to his family. His family was later to receive the NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| MURRAY, Neville Stephen | 206283 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Gisborne during 1929. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served with 163 Bty from Pusan in the allied push northwards. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned NZ on 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 284 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge No.2194 was sent on 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Gisborne. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne during 1965 aged 35 or 36 years and was buried in Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne. |
| MURRAY, Reginald Bruce | 14546 | Acting Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Waihi 15 Jun 1937. Left school and joined the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as Recruit (Local). Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Rated as Acting Steward 24 Aug 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters and advanced to Steward 29 Apr 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957. In Philomel 23 Nov 1956–12 Feb 1957 then drafted to Irirangi 13 Feb–25 Sep 1957. Returned to Philomel 30 May–30 Sep 1957. Drafted to Pukaki 1 Oct 1957 but RUN on 11 Jan 1958. Not recovered and returned to Philomel until 28 Jul 1958. Discharged 23 Apr 1959 BNPS. No medallic awards shown on his posting card. |
| MURRAY, William | 34805 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2053 | 11/03/2055 | Came from Kaitaia. Regular Force soldier seconded to Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but employment in unit not known he could be a cook of a transport driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. To be Lance Corporal 22 Feb 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 11 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 156 days. SOS Kayforce 8 May 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and, NZGSM (K). |
| MURRAY, William | 206916 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 06/09/2052 | 19/10/2054 | Born Te Awamutu 12 Oct 1921. He was as an assembler in the motor trade. Wellington. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton, Trentham and in Waiouru camps. He went AWOL for over eight days and was punished for this event four days before he flew out for Korea. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 as a CFN on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, LAD on 28 Sep 1952. M/I from 16 Fd Regt to 28 Fd Engr Regt, LAD on 20 Apr 1953. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 17 Feb 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to unit 19 Feb 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13–19 Apr 1953. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt and posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD on 22 Apr 1953. Posted from 16 Fd Regt LAD to NZ Base HQ 20 Feb 1954. Sentenced to 6 months detention for stealing property belonging to a person subject to Military Law. (Part II Routine Orders 45/54 of 12 Jul 1954) Granted 58 days remission of sentence. Released from Brit Com MCE to NZ Base HQ on 16 Oct 1954 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned 17 Oct 1954 at Iwakuni on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2195 was sent to an address in Hamilton on 28 Aug 1957 but was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Personnel Archives) where it remains to this day. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| MURRELL, Ronald Ernest | 206042 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Taihape on 13 Mar 1925. He served in the Air Training Corps then in the Home Guard as a Guardsman with Service No 6/5657. Other service in RNZAF for 2½ years. He was involved in radio operation in NZ and in Canada. Sent to Canada for training 6 Jul 1944 in No.3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitoba and then in No.2 Wireless School in Calgary, Alberta. He then RTNZ and disembarked 25 Apr 1945. He served in Hobsonville and was discharged as a Leading Aircraftman (with Service No 439223) to the Reserve on 12 Dec 1945. Attested in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements at Linton Camp on 29 Aug 1950. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Sailed from Sasebo on 2–3 day trip to Korea. On arrival in Korea he M/I to NZRTU and from there was posted to 16 Fd Regt. He served in C Troop 162 Bty as a Driver Operator. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 8 Dec 1951 and was substantiated Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb with Malaria. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TDFD to the NZ Roll on 21 Jan 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2196 was sent on 28 Aug 1957 to an address in Taihape. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 24 Oct 1991. His wife who died Tuakau, 22 Oct 2017 is buried beside him in the Taihape Cemetery. |
| MURTON, Gordon Frederick | 14494 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rondham, Norfolk, UK, 8 Nov 1927. He was a tractor driver before he entered the RN on 15 Feb 1946 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/SKX 789595. After training he was drafted to Vanguard (battleship) 31 Oct 1946–1 Jul 1947 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 9 May 1947. On 20 Sep 1947 he was serving in Michael (minesweeper) based in HMS Terror, Singapore and remained there until 5 Jul 1949. Drafted to Birmingham (light cruiser) on 6 Jul 1949–28 Feb 1950. Also served in Resource (fleet repair ship) and at the RN Submarine School HMS Dolphin (closed in 1999). He was also in the ship’s company of Seraph (submarine) 27 Jul 1951–31 Mar 1953 and in Montclare (submarine depot ship) 1 Apr–5 Oct 1953. Discharged 20 Nov 1953. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 29 Apr 1955 as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Hawea and Kiwi. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince, Pukaki and Tamaki. DEE 28 Apr 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| MUSCHAMP, Michael Richard George | 12929 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Aldershot, UK, on 20 Mar 1932. Attended Christ's College, Christchurch. Served in RNZN 1949-1957. RNZN Acting Sub-Lieutenant sent to UK for training on 11 Mar 1949 on exchange with RN. One of the first three New Zealanders (Muschamp, Riddell and Burgess) to serve in Korean waters on board HMS Jamaica. Was present on board on 2 Jul when Jamaica was involved in the first and only engagement with the North Korean Navy. Jamaica sighted four North Korean torpedo boats and three gunboats. Three torpedo boats and the three gunboats were destroyed by Jamaica's 6-inch and 4-inch guns. He was still on-board Jamaica at the Inchon landings. When HMS Jamaica returned to the UK, the three New Zealanders were TSFD to HMS Belfast (a 10,000-ton, 6-inch gun cruiser) where he served from Dec 1950 to Aug 1951. In Aug Muschamp, Burgess and Riddell were promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenants and TSFD to frigates. Mike Muschamp was TSFD to HMS Amethyst in 1951 (of the Yangtze incident fame), then appointed to Pukaki on 31 Aug 1953. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. |
| MUSGRAVE, David | 816251 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 15/04/2055 | Born Greymouth 10 Jul 1932. Employed as a driver and storeman for Motor Assemblies, Christchurch. He was a CMT trainee and served for three and a half months in the RNZN in Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements at Christchurch on 19 Mar 1953. His training was conducted in Burnham camp. Posted to Active Service and to RNZASC on 8 Dec 1953. Emplaned 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on the Japan by air possibly Qantas. M/I to NZRTU on deployment in Japan on 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 20 Mar 1954 and entered Korea on 21 Mar 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy on 21 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 7 May 1955 and to Lance Corporal on 17 Apr 1955. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Mar–26 Apr 1955. Discharged from hospital to NZ Base HQ. Was granted 7 months leave without pay to visit relatives in the UK. He hoped to get indulgence travel all the way and stated he had enough money to pay for his RTNZ. Departed Kure on Empire Fowey to Hong Kong and in the cruiser HMS Newcastle from Hong Kong to Singapore. At this point his travel plans came unstuck and he had to RTNZ from Singapore to Australia then to NZ. The result of this was that such indulgence travel would not be allowed unless the whole passage is guaranteed, or the applicant can produce evidence to prove he has a passage booked and paid for from the port where the indulgence ceased. Deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood on 15 Aug 1955. Served overseas one year 123 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| MUSGRAVE, Leslie Rexnold | 30116 | Major | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 29/12/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Rotorua 1 Dec 1912. Regular Force officer, NZ Regiment. Emplaned 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight at Auckland and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 2 Jan 1954. Intelligence Officer at NZ Base. Officer Commanding Reinforcement Training Unit and NZ Base Camp 18 Jan–5 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Appointed MBE (Military) 1955. Re-posted to the Regular Force in his Regular Force rank of Captain (Temporary Major) 31 Jan 1955. OC Central Military District Training Depot, Section ‘B’ Linton Camp 17 Feb 1955. Substantive Major 21 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland 15 Feb 1996 aged 84 years. |
| MUSGROVE, Ronald Kenneth | 708680 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Wellington 22 Dec 1931. Wellington City Tramways and Tram Conductor. 2nd Intake CMT in RNZASC then serving TF soldier. Enlisted 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Wellington. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1953. Entered Korea 16 May 1953 and M/I to his unit. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 7 Aug 1954, accidental injury to chest. Discharged to unit 16 Aug. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 252 days. Discharged 28 Feb 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living at Wellington Nov 2000. Worked in civil life and served in the Army with Dennis Blake q.v. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Blenheim 21 Jul 2016 aged 83 years. |
| MYERS, William | 11369 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 14 Sep 1926. Was a baker before he enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Jan 1947 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Arabis as Stores Assistant (SA) and sailed to the UK to return this ship to the RN. He then became part of the crew of Loch Shin which was renamed HMNZS Taupo (3rd Sep 1948) on becoming part of the RNZN. He was part of the crew which brought this vessel back to NZ via the Mediterranean, Aden, Trincomalee and Singapore. Drafted to Waiouru (soon known as Irirangi) 22 Mar 1949–3 Feb 1950. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 31 Jul 1949. Served briefly in Pukaki and Taupo. Drafted to Hawea 28 Aug 1950. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer 31 Jan 1951. Sailed for Korea on 2 Mar 1951 and served mainly on the west coast being involved in patrols, escort and bombardment duties. Was also stationed in the Han River estuary providing navigational data and shelled communist rail traffic. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 1 Apr 1953–14 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal & UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Jun 1954 BNPS and granted 61 days invaliding leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| MYLES, William Bain | 211104 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 17/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Wellington 9 Nov 1926. Boilermaker for Waterhouse Manufacturing Co, Wellington. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and was posted from RNZEME to RNZASC to serve in 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jun 1953 and from RNZASC to RNZE on 27 Aug 1953. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (Royal Engineers) 27 Aug 1953. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 12 Oct 1954. Attached to 16 Fd Regt and was TSFD from RNZE to RNZA on 25 Jun 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by air deplaning from RNZAF Hastings at Harewood 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 157 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Oct 1957 and deplaned Changi 16 Oct 1957. Served in Force HQ in Singapore as the Force Commander's Driver and then HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt as the Commanding Officer's Driver. Trained at 75 Coy RASC in MT Control and Documentation procedures. Taken on Strength 1 NZ Regt 14 Jul 1958. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 May 1959 and to Lance Corporal 12 Aug 1959. Embarked on HMT Captain Cook at Penang 25 Nov 1959 and disembarked at Wellington 15 Dec 1959. Discharged at his own request 11 Mar 1960. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ wef 17 Oct 1957 and issued on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died Dunedin 6 Jun 2010. Later medals issued to family, NZOSM, PJM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 6 Jun 2010 aged 83 years. |
| NACEY, Robert Stephen | 204018 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 07/09/2052 | Born Auckland 13 Feb 1925. Previous service in RNZAF (Service No 451439) as Aircraftman 2nd Class–airman under training at Te Rapa, Hamilton. Enlisted 27 Mar 1945 and was discharged 24 Jul 1946. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Then became a labourer for A.F. Knight, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, 23 Aug 1951. Remained at the Reinforcement Training Unit. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 1 Nov 1951. Entered Korea 15 Dec 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ on medical grounds and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 38 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. May have died in Auckland 1993. |
| NADIN, Allan Lloyd | 329814 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland on 5 Jul 1933. Employed as a butcher before he entered the RNZN on 10 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. He commenced training in Tamaki but soon changed to Stoker on 10 Mar 1952. Served in Philomel 15 Mar–19Jun 1952 and was then drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 14 Jan 1953. Remained in Bellona when it was TSFD to the Reserve Fleet. Drafted to Tui but was there only 12 days and then returned to Bellona on 16 Apr 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 to serve in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Pukaki RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956 and was drafted to Philomel on 3 Dec 1955. Discharged BNPS on 2 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| NAERA, Manuera Waiari | 11504 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Waimamuku, 6 Oct 1928. Employed as a farmer before he entered the RNZN on 15 Mar 1947 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Served in Philomel, then the naval station at Waiouru before serving at sea in Pukaki 8 Feb 1949. Promoted to Telegraphist 15 Aug 1949 sailed with this ship to Korea on 3 Jul 1950. On 4 Nov 1950 he TSFD to Tutira as Pukaki was returning to NZ. He served mainly on the west coast of Korea and RTNZ in this ship on 30 May 1951. Also served in Kiwi in MLP 35661. DEE 14 May 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Nothing on the remnant of his file seen thus far shows whether he received any of the awards due to him. |
| NAISH, Maurice Arthur | 11432 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Glenroy, Central Canterbury, on 14 Apr 1931. Occupation, fitter. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial sea service in Bellona from 20 Jan 1948 to 2 Feb 1949. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Nov 1947. Drafted to Taupo 3 Feb 1949 to 23 Jan 1950 during which time he was promoted Ordinary Seaman. Attended courses at HMAS Watson in Australia. Advanced to Able Seaman 24 Jan 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters. His drafting to Hawea ended 6 Sep 1951 but it is uncertain why. He is then shown in Philomel 7 Sep 1951 to 17 Apr 1952 when he was sent again on course to HMAS Watson 18 Apr–6 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Served in Tui 24 Jul 1952 to 1 Mar 1953 then served in Lachlan 11 May 1954–18 Mar 1955. DEE 13 Apr 1955. Died Napier 4 Apr 1986 aged 55 years. Widow Mrs Jun Naish, 21A Enderby Drive, Te Atatu, Auckland. |
| NANCARROW, Roger John | 208097 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Nelson on 1 Sep 1929. Member of Nelson College Cadet Unit for two years. Civil occupation, plumber. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951 at Nelson. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, 30 Aug 1951 Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for the two to three-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to D Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Died Nelson, 29 Nov 1996 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NANKIVELL, Albert Keith | 34149 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 29 Aug 1931. Ex Regular Force in RNZAOC at Southern Districts Vehicle Depot, Burnham from 28 Nov 1949 to 20 Feb 1952. Discharged by Purchase. Tile layer for Reece Ltd, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Admitted 3 Canadian Field Ambulance 23 Sep 1954 and was TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station from where he was discharged on 17 Oct 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| NANNESTAD, Douglas | 12593 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Louth, South Lincolnshire, UK, 9 Oct 1918. Enlisted in the Royal Navy for boy service on 13 Nov 1933 until 2 Sep 1939. On 3 Sep 1939 he became a full member of the Royal Navy as he had become 18 years old a few days earlier. He had the Service No P/JX 141027 and served right through WWII but took his discharge on 9 Oct 1948. The ships in which he served during WWII and the medals he received were not known at the time of compilation. A photo shows what appear to be six WWII Medals. On 3 Feb 1949 he enlisted in the RNZN in London as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and to Petty Officer on succeeding days. Petty Officer Nannestad came to NZ as a crew member in Tutira (formerly Loch Morlich) serving in that vessel 7 Jun–9 Sep 1949. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Philomel for a few days then to Tamaki until 10 Feb 1950. He had several short stays on ships of the RNZN, including Bellona for about five weeks then Kaniere for just on two months. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer 10 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona 2 May 1952. He was photographed in this ship holding a mid–18th century pistol which was reputed to have once belonged to Bonnie Prince Charles. This pistol was given to the Officers of Bellona by Mrs Galbraith of Auckland with instructions, “For it to be returned to its rightful owner, the present Prince Charles”. He also served in Hawea 23 Nov 1953–16 Aug 1954. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1956 to Jul 1957. On return to NZ he served the remainder of his contract in Philomel. Discharged to RA 25 Jan 1959. His character was reported as Very Good and his efficiency as Superior. For his service in Royalist he was entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. He retired to Auckland. |
| NAPIER, John Park (AKA Jack) | 969892 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 19/04/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Oamaru 14 Jun 1933. Cadet Morse operator for Post & Telegraph Department at Roxburgh. Serving TF soldier. Attended a Commissioning selection course 10–11 Mar 1954 not recommended, because of his age (20), but that he serve for 12 months before returning to attend a Commissioning Course. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 2 Jun 1954 and entered Korea on 6 Jun. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 6 Jun–20 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Apr 1955; Temporary Corporal 15 Apr 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base as a member of a Rifle Team 25 Jun–3 Jul 1955. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 25 Jul 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base from 10 Tpt Coy 6–18 Oct 1955 (Rifle Team). Promoted Sergeant 16 Nov 1955. Granted a 12 month extension of service in Korea 22 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955, but did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 205 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged 13 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Served in RNZASC as a Territorial Force NCO. Awarded Territorial Efficiency Medal as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Later became Warrant Officer 1st Class at 21 Supply Company. Died 12 Sep 2011 suddenly at his home in New Castle, Australia. |
| NASH, Herbert | 204384 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Rawene, Northland 31 Mar 1928. Came from Motukaraka. Driver for J.G. Richmond Ltd, Kohukohu. Enlisted 2 Feb 1952 as Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt as an artillery driver 162 Bty. His clearance before leaving Korea simply stated, “Has had a clean bill of health in this theatre.” Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8.45am, 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 303 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1954. Died Whangarei 2 Aug 2008 aged 80 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| NATHAN, Henry George (Harry) (Sludge) | 202241 | Major | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/12/2053 | Born Dannevirke 9 Apr 1910. Manager from Auckland. Served in Territorial Force 1928–1940. NZ Military Forces 1940–42; 2 NZEF 1942–45. Territorial Force, 1945-1950. Appointed to the Emergency Force from 1 Fd Regt, RNZA. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On arrival at 27 Comwel Bde at Naegon-ni as 161 (Peter) Battery Commander he was attached to the Middlesex Regiment to provide artillery support to that unit. Mentioned in Despatches, 4 Mar 1952, No.39484 p.1279. “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” RTNZ 21 Jun 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 23 Dec 1952 and returned to 16 Fd regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 10 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZ Operational Service Medal, NZ Defence Service Medal and possibly Korean War Service Medal 1950–53. Also Efficiency Decoration. TSFD from 1 Fd Regt, RNZA to Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 1 Field Regiment, RNZA with the rank of Major, 13 Mar 1954. Died Auckland 1984 in NZ about 74 years old. Buried Mangere Lawn Cemetery, Auckland. |
| NATHAN, Ian James | 208101 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Wellington 9 Jul 1926. Student Teacher from Wellington. Was a member of the Territorial Force (very briefly) before joining Kayforce. Was on a course at Trentham Camp and emplaned as a member of the Kayforce Expansion Force but joined this deployment at Darwin to continue the journey with the Workshop Platoon and was flown by Qantas to Japan. Was promoted during his service in Korea from Sub Corporal to Temporary Sergeant then Staff Sergeant and finally Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Became Workshop Warrant Officer. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 Sep 1952. Employed as an Instructor. SOS Kayforce 31 Jul 1953 and posted to the Territorial Force, 3 Coy RNZASC, then changed to RNZEME and then 163 Bty and 3 Inf Workshop. Territorial Force 1953–65. Regular Force 1965–74. Later Major, BA, Dip Teaching, RNZAEC. (Now has MA and MEd) Retired 1 Mar 1974. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, KWSM and Efficiency Medal. Living in Hamilton in 2004. Died Hamilton on 1 Feb 2020 aged 93 years. |
| NATHAN, Kaniwa | 13967 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whatitiri, Northland, on 15 Apr 1933. He was employed as a body builder before he entered the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as a Stoker. He underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 18 Feb 1952 for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 27 Sep 1952. He was yet another who remained in Bellona when she was TSFD to the Reserve Fleet. He served in Philomel 24 Nov 1953–11 Feb 1954. He also served in the Motor Launch P3551 and was then drafted to Lachlan on 28 Jan 1955. He advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 14 Nov 1954 and this status was changed to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Nov 1955. Drafted to Philomel 14 Sep 1956–14 Jan 1957. Drafted on 15 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he stayed in her until drafted to Black Prince on 14 Nov 1958–3 Sep 1959. DEE 26 Sep 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| NATHAN, William (Wiremu) Te Pania | 327828 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 21/06/2055 | Born Kaitaia 2 Sep 1932. Traffic assistant for NZ Railways at Waitoa, Waikato. Third Intake CMT then serving TF soldier in 9 Coast Regt RNZA. Enlisted 19 Mar 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Served in 163 Bty Kayforce from 29 Dec 1953 to 21 Jun 1955. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 13–27 Jun 1954 for artillery training. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 25 Aug 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 15 Oct 1954. Emplaned Qantas flight at Iwakuni 14 Jun 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Then became Post & Telegraph employee before joining the Regular Force on 18 Jul 1957. Served in Malaya 29 Nov 1957–16 Dec 1959. Signals Platoon, HQ Coy, radio operator, attached to 12 Platoon, D Coy 1 NZ Regt. “When dressed in local CT garb complete with red star assisted Inspector Leong Chee Wah's group for negotiating surrenders with passive and quite hostile CTs”. (See 1 NZ Regt Association book published 2007.) Also awarded the Commander-in-Chief's Certificate for Good Service for the period ending 30 Jun 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ awarded on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Awarded Commander-in-Chief Far East Land Force's Certificate (FARELF) for Good Service. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, PJM. Living at Kaitaia Nov 2000. Awarded Queen’s Service Medal. Died Whangarei 15 Aug 2016. Interned Pukemiro Urupa. One of his contemporaries, Don Murray, made a comment after his death. Bill was our radio op in 1NZREGT. On one of our ops a certain Major keep coming on the radio' how do you hear me” time after time. In the end Bill said “Too loud. Too clear and too bloody often.” Bill was a First class radio op. Morse code the lot. |
| NAU, Dick | 204296 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Parakao, Whangarei 28 Apr 1928. Leather worker in Sutherland Tannery, Onehunga, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight bound for Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 26 Feb 1953 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to his unit 2 Mar 1953. Posted to NZRTU from 16 Fd Regt 3 Apr 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 27 Jun 1953 and discharged to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 28 Jun 1953 then to NZRTU 8 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Oct 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Nov 1953. Embarked on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 for RTNZ travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged 26 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NAUGHTON, Paul Richard | 208653 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Waimate on 7 Sep 1924. Called up for Home Service on 11 Jan 1945 and given Service No 623704. Was involved with Harvesting Company in Linton and at Papakura Camps. Then attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru in May 1945. Promoted Temporary Sergeant. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. TSFD to Japan Section, Papakura Camp 5 Mar 1946. Served in Jayforce and left NZ on the troopship Empire Pride 29 May 1946. Private, Temporary Sergeant 14 Jun 1946. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class and appointed CSM 1 Sep 19456. Attended 2 NZEF OCTU (Japan) 6 Nov 1946. Appointed to a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in 22 NZ Battalion, 18 Dec 1946. Embarked on the troopship Westralia for return to Sydney and completed the RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 1 Feb 1948. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, Supplementary List 22 Mar 1948. Farmer employed by A.D. Boyle, Geraldine. Attested on 11 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Promoted Lieutenant, 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was appointed platoon commander, C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Captain 20 May 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 30 Aug 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as HQ Captain Promoted Captain 6 Sep 1953. Accidentally injured (not serious) and admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 25 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List 12 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM during May 2003. Later living in Nelson. Died Nelson 1 Jan 2005 aged 80 years. |
| NAYSMITH, Kelvin John Norman | 675357 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 19/12/2055 | Born Maxwell, near Whanganui 4 Mar 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce on 1 Oct 1952. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea the next day. Served as an artillery driver in the Imjin River are near the 38th Parallel. RTNZ on compassionate leave on 27 Dec 1953 as members of his family were killed in the Tangiwai Rail disaster. Returned to Korea with the 11th Reinforcements on 10 Mar 1954 and to the Imjin River area. Also served in Divisional Transport Platoon. RTNZ by civil air via Manila and Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1956 and posted to Territorial Force unit. Living at Pahiatua in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Napier 18 Sep 2013 aged 80 years. |
| NEAL, Trevor William | 204443 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 08/01/2053 | Born Auckland 23 Dec 1922. Previous service in Army in with 38 Field Park Coy and 1 Field Coy NZE, with Service No 446314. TSFD to 2 NZEF on attachment to 21 Fd Coy then to 34 Army Tps Coy, NZE. Then TSFD to RNZAF on 31 Aug 1943 with Service No.4311263. He served in ‘A’ Flight, No.1 Islands Works Sqn on Espirito Santo and on Guadalcanal in 1945 after the Japanese threat was much lower. Served two years one month in the Army and two years in the RNZAF. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Panel beater for S. W. Anson Co, Newmarket, Auckland. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Admitted to US Naval Hospital on Guam 12 Dec 1952 for observation and was there nearly three weeks. Emplaned Guam 5 Jan 1953 for RTNZ for medical reasons and deplaned Wellington 8 Jan 1953 and was then sent to Auckland for immediate admission to Auckland Hospital–perforated peptic ulcer. Served overseas 29 days. It was unfortunate, but he did not get beyond Guam. Discharged 10 May 1953. Was not entitled to any medals for Korea. Died Auckland 6 Feb 2006 aged 82 years. Buried Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. |
| NECKLEN, Desmond Mervyn | 15956 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 20 Apr 1939. Entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1956 as a Junior Mechanician (Engineering) and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 20 Oct 1956. Served in Philomel 5 Jan–30 Apr 1957. Drafted on 1 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 20 Oct 1957. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki, Royalist and Pukaki where he advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 10 Jun 1964. He also served in Lachlan (advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic (Local) on 21 Sep 1966 but relinquished this rate on 20 Dec 1966. He served in Taranaki, Waikato, Kiama, Tamaki and Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 14 Apr 1971. He also served in Otago, Taranaki again and in COMAUCK. Discharged to RA on 23 Sep 1976. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). He may have also been awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal. |
| NEEDHAM, Lester Cyril | 208525 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Christchurch 7 Feb 1931. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on the Teal Royal Mail Aircraft Aranui to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea on 21 May 1952. Baty not known. M/I NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953 where he remained until emplaning Iwakuni on 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then deplaning Wellington 17 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 280 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 23 Apr 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied for second tour to Korea, was accepted but did not proceed further. Served in the Territorial Force from 1 May 1954 to 30 Apr 1960. Later issued with the NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 8 Jan 2010 aged 78 years. Entitled to NZDSM with clasp Regular and Territorial. |
| NEEDHAM, Ronald Grahame Edward | 15861 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 8 Jan 1941. Ron Needham was attending Avondale College when he applied for entry into the RNZN. He entered the RNZN on 17 May 1956 and underwent initial training in Tamaki as a Junior Recruit. On 16 Apr 1957 he was drafted to Philomel prior to drafting on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. On 4 Jul 1958 Royalist RTNZ and he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 8 Jul 1958. (Further detail is in the Introduction.) A disciplinary breach in Feb 1959 was a black mark against his service. He later served in Tamaki, Philomel, Pukaki (9 Mar 1959–5 Sep 1960) advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Oct 1959 and served in Royalist again (28 Aug 1961–3 Apr 1962) and Lachlan on two occasions. DEE on 7 Jan 1967 having served 10 years and eight months. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died at Waihi on 24 Sep 2008 aged 67 years. |
| NEEMS, John Edward | 514899 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 06/04/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Matamata 24 Sep 1930. Barman then labourer at Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce at Auckland on 8 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954. Remained with Reinforcement Training Unit until posted to HQ, 16 Fd Regt on 22 Jun 1954. Entered Korea the following day. Appointed 16 Fd Regt Medic. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 11 Nov 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 as medical orderly for those on the aircraft and deplaned Harewood 6 Jun 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 62 days. Discharged 21 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force, RNZAMC 19 Mar 1956 and was posted to Papakura Camp Hospital. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Apr 1957. Served in Ngaruawahia Camp (Hopu Hopu) and Waiouru Camp Hospital and became Staff Sergeant at Trentham Camp while holding appointment of Medical Inspection Room NCO. Posted back to Papakura Camp from where he took his discharge in Mar 1978. Living in Papakura 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Papakura 28 Jun 2011 aged 80. |
| NEENAN, James Dudley | 206694 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Gisborne 8 May 1928. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon and served in Seoul and Imjin area. Was injured in a truck accident on 19 Feb 1953 and taken to 25 Canadian Fd Amb for treatment. RTNZ by air from Japan deplaning Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Gisborne 2 Sep 1975 aged 47 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| NEHO, Hone Heke Charles | 15588 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 4 Nov 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 4 May 1956. In Philomel 20 Dec 1956–17 Feb 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 firstly to take part in some exercises with the RAN and work up. A before progressing onto serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman 4 Aug 1957. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but remained in Royalist until 22 Sep 1958. Drafted to Black Prince (in the Reserve Fleet) 23 Sep 1958–20 Aug 1959. In Philomel 21 Aug–10 Dec 1959 then returned to Black Prince until 2 May 1960. In Philomel in preparation for being sent to the UK to be a member of the crew of Taranaki. Held on the books of Maori then Victory and then served in HMS Dainty, a Daring-class destroyer 28 Jul–15 Oct 1960. During his stay in Dainty “…Neho has shown himself to be a capable and hardworking Able Seaman. His good humour will be missed on the messdeck and has taken a keen interest in sport particularly rugger. He has attended seamanship training classes for L/Sea [Leading Seaman] and is recommended for the reward.” Returned to Victory 16 Oct–19 Nov 1960 and then to Maori 20 Nov 1960–27 Mar 1961 then served in Taranaki (where he received similar good reports) and sailed the ship to New Zealand the first port of call being New Plymouth before going on the Devonport. Completed his engagement in Philomel. DEE 3 Nov 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Possibly issued with NZDSM. |
| NEIL, David Alexander | 206527 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Waverley 3 Aug 1928. Farm labourer at Kaitieke. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo 7 Aug for the trip to Pusan and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Had some problems with Orders and was sentenced to 28 days Field Punishment 26 Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and served in Inchon area. Awarded 14 days detention on 21 Mar 1953. Noted that this was his ‘wake-up’ call. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died New Plymouth, 15 Aug 2004 aged 76 years. |
| NEIL, Gordon Inger John | 206528 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Taumarunui 21 Mar 1926. Employed as a driver for Winstone's Roof & Tile Works. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and after two-day sea trip disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951. Also Driver at Base Transport Platoon, NZ Base Hiro. Emplaned at Iwakuni on 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland approx 4.15pm on 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953. Joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957 and was posted to D Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Marched into Nee Soon Camp prior to moving north to Taiping. Was reported to have been in vehicle accident which resulted in broken jawbone and concussion, later found out to have been caused by fracas in barracks. Embarked 25 Nov 1959 at Penang on TSS Captain Cook for RTNZ. Disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died Epsom Auckland, 3 Mar 1991 aged 63 years. |
| NEIL, Herbert Peter | 13375 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Hamilton on 23 Aug 1934. Entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Nov 1950. Served in Philomel, Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Signalman 23 Feb 1952. Served in Philomel and Tamaki where he advanced to Signalman on 23 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. On 28 Sep 1954 Pukaki RTNZ and he remained in her until 2 Mar 1955. Served in Irirangi 3 Mar–20 Sep 1955 and was then drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was one of the crew who sailed the ship to the UK to return her to the RN. Many of the crew of Bellona were TSFD to Royalist when that ship was commissioned for the RNZN. He came back to NZ in Royalist which was involved in the Suez affair and had sail via South Africa because the Suez Canal was closed by Egypt. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then Kaniere 17 Jan 1958–5 Jul 1959. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and later entitled to NZDSM. |
| NEILL, Kevin Donald | 206529 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Taumarunui 23 Sep 1927. Worked as a driver for A.C. Blank, Tokorima, Taumarunui. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan by civil air flight to Iwakuni deplaning 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and after two-day sea trip disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951 and worked in Administration Section, HQ Platoon. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 26–29 Oct 1951. Admitted Hosp three more times and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 25 Jan 1952 to NZ Base HQ and then to NZRTU 5 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 18 Feb 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal then to Lance Corporal on 28 Nov 1952 while holding appointment of Administration Corporal. M/O to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga, 13 Oct 1997 aged 69 years. |
| NEILL, Nigel Gary | 211061 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 09/10/2053 | Born Taumarunui 22 Jul 1929. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Injured his back lifting heavy machinery parts and was hospitalised in a Japanese hospital for six weeks. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 3 Oct 1953. Served overseas 141 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2218 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Palmerston North. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Fielding 16 Sep 2004 aged 75 years. |
| NEILSON, Leslie John | 13357 | Cook | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Whakatane 24 Jul 1932. Employed as a mill-hand before he entered the RNZN as an Assistant Cook on 8 Jun 1950. First sea service was in Kaniere before return to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere again on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters until returning to NZ with the ship on 2 Mar 1954. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. He was then drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was in that ship when it sailed to be returned to the UK. The crew of this ship then became the crew of Royalist which was involved in the Suez incident in the eastern Mediterranean in 1956. On RTNZ he served in the shore stations of Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 23 Jul 1958. Later issued NZOSM and NZGSM (NE). Died New Lynn, Auckland, 2 Jul 1999 in his 66th year 20 days before his birthday. |
| NELDER, Colin Albert | 204485 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Rawene, Northland 23 Sep 1930. Was working as a farmer, splitting fence posts, at Taupo when he enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flying boat Awatere at Auckland for passage to Sydney and onto Korea. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. Posted from NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal during tour while holding the appointment of 2i/c Transport Section, Div HQ Transport Platoon. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 8 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2219 was sent on 30Jul 1957 to an address in Rawene, Northland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 22 Dec 2013 on his farm (Rawene?) aged 83 years. (Obituary Published by NZ Herald on 24 Dec 2013.) |
| NELLEY, Hugh Roy | 204150 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Taumarunui 10 Feb 1928. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 for service in BCOF, Japan. (812935, Private, 3 Battalion. Labourer from Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs A.L. Nelley (mother), c/o Loco Dept, NZ Railways. Whangarei.) RTNZ 10 Aug 1948 on the HMT Duntroon and was discharged 9 Sep 1948. Employed as a driver for J. Cloutman, Katikati. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and after two-day sea trip disembarked Pusan and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952 as a driver. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 10 Sep 1952 and was discharged back to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Oct 1952. Later served in B Tpt Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 27 Sep 2015 aged 88 years. Hugh had several brothers who served during the Second World War. 3912 Sapper Walter Henry Nelley served in 6 Fd Coy, NZE; 22144 Private Joseph Rudland Nelley served in 21 Battalion and was KIA on Crete 28 May 1941 (remembered on the Athens War Memorial); 24198 Private Eugene Charles Nelley, served in 24 Battalion and was KIA at Sidi Rezegh (remembered on the Alamein War Memorial); Private E.A. Nelley also served with 24 Battalion and was wounded at Cassino and again near Florence. |
| NELSON, Alexander David | 12876 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hamilton 25 Feb 1928. Appointed Instructor Lieutenant in Philomel on 12 Feb 1949. Appointed Instructor Lieutenant in Taupo on 22 Oct 1951. He was in Maori in Sep 1952 and still shown on that location in the Oct 1954 Navy List undergoing courses in HMS Hornet. Appointed to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Noted for playing the Organ at church parades on board even when the wind tried to take away the music or the sea tried to move the organ away. Promoted Commander (Engineer) on 31 Dec 1965. Later appointed to Blackpool on 16 Jun 1966. In 1970 he held the appointment of Electrical Engineer Manger in the RNZN Dockyard at Devonport. Promoted Captain (Engineering) 30 Jun 1975. Appointed OBE (Mil) 1981 and awarded Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died at Aria Park, Epsom, on 12 Jan 2017 aged 88 years. |
| NELSON, George | 206193 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Palmerston North 19 Mar 1927. Grocer employed by Beattie Brothers, Wellington. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battery signaller in C Troop, 162 Bty. From the family history he was at or near Kapyong. Battle Casualty, wounded 24 Nov 1951, shell wounds legs and both hands. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb, TSFD to Norwegian MASH, then to the US121 Evacuation Hospital and finally Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. Discharged from hospital 3 Dec 1951 but was re-admitted 10–14 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Applied for re-engagement in Kayforce but was not accepted. Died West Australia 21 Jun 1997 aged 70 years. |
| NELSON, Keith John | 203836 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Gisborne 23 Aug 1926. Warehouse assistant for Kempthorne Prosser, Auckland. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Technical Assistant, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Admitted Swedish Hospital 11 Jan 1951 (Hepatitis) and was eventually TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Feb 1950 and attached FAP NZ Base HQ and then to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 7 Jul 1951. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian FDS for Medical Instruction Course 26 Sep–10 Oct 1951. At end of course regarded as suitable for further training as a Medical Assistant. Also served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from R.M.A. Aranui (Teal flying boat flight) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 182 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Gisborne. Discharged 5 Aug 1952. Died Gisborne 18 Feb 1993 aged 65 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NELSON, Keith Rawlinson | 203951 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Wellington 13 Sep 1927. Labourer at the Southdown Freezing Works and had also worked at the State Hydro dam in the Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka. Had written confirmation of his birth date and permission from his mother to be able to proceed for overseas service. Attested 28 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 14 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in A Troop 161 Bty. Attended CATC course 24 Apr–19 May 1952 at Hiro, Japan. The subjects on course included Gun Drill and Laying, Fire Discipline, Equipment and Ammunition and Map Reading. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Aug 1952 and appointed Gun 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 15 Nov 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Bombardier 25 Feb 1953. Was ready for RTNZ flight but was removed from and hospitalised because of a very heavy cold. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 and deplaned Auckland 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 335 days. Discharged 12 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 31 Dec 2017 aged 90 years. |
| NELSON, Overend | 206734 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Napier 24 Oct 1923. Freezing worker from Haumoana, near Hastings, employed by Bay Farmers Meat Works, Whakatu. Previous service in 2 Battalion Hawkes Bay Regt with an initial Service No of 2/20/678 which was changed soon after to 620117. SOS the Territorial Force 22 Apr 1943 and TSFD to the Area 7 Pool on leave without Pay. Also served in the RNZN (9246) from 1 Mar 1944 to 2 Mar 1946 in the rate of Able Seaman. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 5 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Feb 1953 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Reverted to Gunner at own request 11 Mar 1953 but was promoted again on 20 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jun 1953 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 26 Aug 1953 and to Sergeant 15 Dec 1953 while still holding appointment as Gun No.1. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4–25 Jan 1954 for artillery training course. Came third in class of 12. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Apr 1954. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Kaikoura, 23 Mar 2002 aged 79 years. |
| NELSON, Reginald Trevor Claude (Trevor) | 204486 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Te Awamutu 25 Jun 1928. Came from Rotorua. Attested 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 3rd replacement draft. Originally trained as a Gun Number and sent on final leave. On return from final leave was then re-mustered as a Tech Ack before being granted another short final leave. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas via Port Moresby (where they had a belated Christmas dinner), Guam (where the flight was delayed because an Airman walked into a propeller and was killed) and all flights were put on hold for several hours and finally arriving at Iwakuni. Left Japan the next day on a troopship (Wo Sang) for Pusan and entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Left late the next day for 16 Fd Regt but the drivers got lost in the dark and the convoy did not arrive until very late at night. Next day the soldiers on this draft were sent to various units. Trevor went to Baker Troop command Post as a Tech Ack but was employed there for a couple of days before being re-mustered as a Gun Number on Baker 4 Gun for a few weeks and then to Baker 1 Gun for several weeks more before finally going back to Command Post as Tech Ack. Served with the regiment wherever it went. Also spent a few weeks at CATC Inchon on an Artillery NCO course. RTNZ by similar route as travelled to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1954. Living at Murupara Nov 2000. Was known to most of his contemporaries as Trevor NELSON. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950–53. Cousin of Trevor Tout (q.v.) Died Palmerston North, 29 Dec 2013 aged 85 years. |
| NELSON, Robert Charles | 204352 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Auckland 2 Aug 1927. Came from Papakura. Truck driver employed by J.J. Craig Ltd Served in RNZAF 1946 for three months. Applied to enlist in the Regular Force in Nov 1950 but was not accepted. Applied for Kayforce and passed medicals but was not accepted. He then wrote to his MP and then the Governor General asking why he was not accepted. The result was his enlistment in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Fox Troop 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 17 Dec 1952, to Canadian Field Dressing Station, then to Brit Com Comm Z Medical Unit. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan and was discharged 6 Mar 1953. Medically re-boarded and was downgraded but was retained in Japan. Posted to NZRTU 17 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 261 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1954. Medals attributed to R. C. Nelson sold by Spink Son, London for £42 in Dec 1975 included 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ as a result of being posted to a unit in Singapore to attend a course. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. No evidence to show the WWII medals officially awarded. |
| NELSON, Roger Anthony Foster | 7557 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Christchurch 28 Jul 1927. Working in the Publishing Department of the Star Newspaper at Christchurch before joining the Navy on 6 Jul 1943 as a Seaman Boy. Took passage 26 Feb 1944 in HMS Ranee (an escort carrier) from Wellington to join Gambia which was in the Cocos Islands area. Served in Gambia from Feb 1944 to Feb 1946 and was promoted Ordinary Seaman 28 Jul 1945. Was on board during actions at Okinawa and Formosa when this ship fired some of the last shots of WWII. Later served in Philomel and Tamaki and in Kaniere in 1949. Had short service in Rotoiti, Jul–Aug 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. On RTNZ he was DEE 8 May 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star (‘Pacific’ clasp), War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 2001. |
| NELSON, Trevor Graham (Trev) | 211011 | Craftsman | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Gisborne 27 Dec 1928. Tradesman motor mechanic employed by W.F.C.A. Garage, Masterton. Previous service in RNZAF for six months in 1946. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1952 on Teal aircraft to Sydney bound for Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, on 28 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Mar 1953 and the next day was posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt, Royal Engineers LAD and remained with that unit until 15 Jul 1953 when he was admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD. Promoted Lance Corporal 15 Nov 1953, Temporary Corporal 6 Dec 1953, Temporary Sergeant 7 May 1954 and to Sergeant 1 Jul 1954. Continued his studies for advancement in his trade while in Korea and had material sent from NZ to assist with his assignments. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Masterton in 2004. Died Masterton unknown date. |
| NEPE, George | 208988 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Takapau 24 Jan 1920. Labourer at Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff at time of enlistment in Kayforce on 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned 28 Aug 1954 at Auckland for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Left NZ as a Gunner. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 7 Sep 1954. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC and posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Nov 1954. Served in the Gloucester Valley Area. Granted an extension to his service in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jan 1956 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Mar 1956 and appointed Section IC. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 255 days. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Served overseas one year 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jul 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2228 was sent to an address in Christchurch on 30 Jul 1957. It was re-directed to Upper Riccarton, Hornby and Riccarton before being returned to the then Base Records (now NZDF Pers Archives where it still remains. Living in Nelson in 2004. Died Nelson, 13 Nov 2005 aged 85 years. |
| NEPE, Iraia | 468651 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Takapau 27 Sep 1931. Farmhand for the East Coast Commission at Wairoa. Served in 5th CMT intake. Serving TF soldier from 27 Mar 1952 to 6 Jul 1953. Enlisted 7 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953, entered Korea 18 Dec 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt three-days later. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas 358 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit, 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Awarded the UN Medal for Korea. Posted to the Territorial Force on 10 Jan 1955 and was discharged 31 Mar 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| NEPIA, Paul Hapi | 206373 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/12/2050 | Born Wairoa 12 Oct 1930. Originally gave year of birth 1928. Initially enlisted 13 Sep 1950 as a Gunner in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt but was under-age, did not have parent’s consent and was to be discharged. Embarked as a stowaway on the Ormond. Disembarked at Brisbane 15 Dec 1950 and returned to NZ on 29 Dec 1950. Discharged 5 Jan 1951. Did not qualify for any medals. |
| NEPIA, Riri | 14897 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kauriki, Manunui, near Taumarunui, on 27 Sep 1936. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona and advanced to Junior Stoker 1st Class on 23 Apr 1954 and then to Stoker Petty Officer on 27 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–1 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 5 Apr 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Riri Nepia was discharged BNPS on 11 May 1958. He may have been sent home early as a medical evacuee. Royalist RTNZ on Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| NESBETT, Norman Paul | 203920 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Born Timaru 15 Dec 1923. Male Nurse employed by Auckland Hospital Board at the Cornwall Hospital, Auckland. Attested 9 Sep 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as part of the medical team in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 19 Mar 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure, Japan. Placed on the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1951. RTNZ for medical reasons (ear problems) and was a surgical stretcher case. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1951 and was admitted Australian Military Forces Wing Repatriation Hospital, Concord, New South Wales. Disembarked Auckland 15 May 1951 and admitted Auckland Public Hospital the same day. Served overseas 157 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Sandringham, Auckland, in 1954. Discharged 6 Jun 1951. Applied for enlistment in the Regular Force in Mar 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 1 Aug 1967 aged 44 years. |
| NESBITT, George Clifton | 208751 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Dunedin 11 Oct 1924. Came from Waitahuna, South Otago. Previous service in the NZ Temporary Staff during WWII reaching the rank of Corporal. Discharged 16 Aug 1946 after one year 319 days service. Employed by Wardrops Fibrous Plaster Ltd, Dunedin. Attested 16 Aug 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952 and was posted to the Reinforcement Training Unit in Japan. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 8 Nov 1953 for artillery training and returned to 16 Fd Regt 23 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Dec 1953 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Mar 1954 and appointed i/c gun. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 May 1954 and to Sergeant 19 May 1954 and remained i/c Gun. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Oxford Court Rest Home, Dunedin, 6 Jan 2001 aged 75 years. |
| NETZLER, Thomas Charles | 204558 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 16 Mar 1929. Canister maker for W.H. Bond, Auckland. Next-of-kin Mrs F.J. Netzler (mother) Apia, Western Samoa. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 30 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 May 1954 and appointed Drivers Section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Bombardier 21 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged 29 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 1 Jul 2010 age 81 years. |
| NEUMANN, Kenneth Russell | 208526 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 15/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 15 Sep 1929. Employed as a joiner for the AA Construction Company, Timaru and had also been employed by Preen's Drycleaners at Riccarton. Enlisted in Kayforce previously (208817, Kenneth Russell NEWMANN) but did not proceed overseas and was discharged on 11 Mar 1952. Re-engaged for service in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 6 Oct 1952. Emplaned 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Entered Japan 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 3 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 5 Mar 1953. Marched out from 16 Fd Regt 11 Mar 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge (Medical). Deplaned NZ 15 Apr 1953. Served overseas 50 days. Discharged 7 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 6 Jan 2006 aged 76 years. Buried Timaru Cemetery, South Canterbury. |
| NEVILL, Christopher John | 206335 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born in Surrey, UK, 6 Mar 1929. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. Shepherd at L. Cooper Tangihau Station, Gisborne. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier 28 Jan 1951. Attached FAP 28 Bde Battle School for NCOs Course 31 May 1951. Returned to 16 Fd Regt on 9 Jun 1951. Served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 26 Feb 1952 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Gunner Crysell (Stokes Valley) photographed with Bombardier C.J Nevill (Palmerston North) and Gunner P.T. Goaley (Feilding). Attached FAP Camp Britannia 3 Mar to 27 Mar 1952. Promoted Bombardier 1 Apr 1952. Attached FAP Camp Britannia for second time 8–18 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 8 Jun 1952 and to Sergeant 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 273 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Nov 1952. Living at Marton Nov 2000. Living at Wellington 2006. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died in Wellington 19 Feb 2026. |
| NEVIN, Charles Kevin | 896878 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Waimate 15 Jun 1931. Clerk for M.J. Leonard, Waimate. Serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952. M/I tp NZRTU 25 Apr 1953. Posted from NZRTU to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 29 Apr 1953 and entered Korea 30 Apr 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 9 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Timaru in 1996. Died Timaru 10 Apr 2018 aged 88 years. |
| NEWBURN, Bruce Donald | 207752 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/02/2052 | Born Christchurch 14 Dec 1927. Clerk for State Advance Corporation in Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while under training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Promoted Lance Bombardier at sea on 18 Dec 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in the Survey Troop of 16 Fd Regt at RHQ. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 May 1951 and appointed Survey NCO. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ for instructional duties with Kayforce artillery Reinforcements. Deplaned Auckland on 8 Feb 1952. Served overseas one year 61 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His instructional duties continued until he was discharged on 16 Nov 1952. Completed a further four years of service in 32 Bty, 3 Fd Regt and in 5 Light Regt RNZA, Territorial Force, Jul 1956 to 11 May 1960. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Bruce Newburn was a stalwart member of Canterbury KVA. Later awarded NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 3 Dec 2014 aged 86 years. |
| NEWBY, Ronald James | 12736 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Cleethorpes, Lincs, UK, on 2 Jan 1922. He was a turner before he entered the Royal Navy on 13 Dec 1943 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with Service No P/MX 637528. After initial training in Victory he was drafted to Shrapnel, an accounting and pay unit located in several areas but mainly in Southampton. He also served in Iron Duke, a former battleship but now a harbour defence ship at Scapa Flow. Drafted to Torrington (frigate) 10 Feb–30 Nov 1945 and served in the English Channel, North Sea and North Atlantic. Torrington took part, together with Melbreak, in an action against a German destroyer and four E-Boats and prevented them from interfering with the flow of allied supplies to Normandy. She also sank two German midget submarines (Seehund) one off Ramsgate the other off Dunkirk. His last RN ship was Theseus (light cruiser) 9 Jan–12 Dec 1946. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 12 Dec 1946. His WWII Service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 28 Mar 1949 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced the next day to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. Drafted to Tutira on 2 May 1949 and TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949 and brought the vessel to NZ. He remained in Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel and Lachlan advancing to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 28 Mar 1953. DEE 27 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NEWCOMBE, Eric Alan | 208280 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Reefton 1 Sep 1924. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII from 14 Nov 1944 to 24 Feb 1946 (36 Army Troops Company, NZE) but did not embark for overseas service. Was required to return to work in the Coal Mines in 1946. Miner at State Coal Mines Reefton and sometime painter in Greymouth. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 29 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 12 Sep 1951. He served in the Composite Platoon 10 Tpt Coy. Held appointment of Lance Corporal Motor Cyclist but reverted to rank of Driver at his own request. Posted for duty as i/c Company Petrol Point where he gave efficient and reliable service. Was AWOL for 55 minutes for which he received 27 days detention and 28 days forfeiture of pay. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Died (one of 19) as a result of a methane gas explosion at Strongman State Coal Mine 19 Jan 1967. Also awarded NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM circa 2007. Later medals claimed by immediate family. |
| NEWDICK, Arthur Russell | 203952 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Sydney Australia 3 Sep 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (646505, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Baker from Royal Oak, Auckland. Next-of-kin, Mr F. Newdick (father), Royal Oak, Auckland.) FGCM sentenced him 12 Apr 1947 to two years prison RTNZ and served his time in Wellington Prison. Released 11 Feb 1948. Employed as a baker at Royal Oak, Auckland. Attested 26 Feb 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Married at Onehunga, Auckland, 14 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Remained at NZRTU until he entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Oct 1951. M/O and attached FAP NZRTU (CATC Course). Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and CTBA to NZRTU 14 May 1954. Discharged 26 May 1952. Re-admitted 6–13 Jun 1952. M/O to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit then posted to 16 Fd Regt 11 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Apr 1953. Joined RF 6 Apr 1959 and served in RNZASC in Waikato Camp (Hopuhopu Camp) Ngaruawahia and in Papakura Camp. Discharged 24 May 1950. Died 13 Jan 2005, aged 79 years. Buried Maunu Service Cemetery, Whangarei. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| NEWELL, Francis Leslie | 9135 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 02/02/2052 | Born Stratford on 9 Nov 1927. Enlisted in the RNZN on 3 Feb 1944 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel before being drafted to Gambia as Boy 1st Class on 17 Dec 1944. He remained with that ship until 8 Nov 1945. During this time Gambia supported carrier raids against oil installations and airfields operated by the Japanese. The ship was involved in action off Okinawa, Formosa and Japan and bombarded the Japanese city of Kamaishi on 9 Aug. Francis Newell was on board when under attack by Japanese aircraft when a ceasefire was announced, so saw some of the last shots of World War II. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman during this time. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal for his war service. Back in New Zealand he continued to serve and was drafted to Bellona in the rate of Able Seaman on 20 Jun 1947. He appears to have had a trade change for during his service in Bellona his rate was changed to Probationary Electrical Mechanician and Acting Electrical Mechanician. On 30 Jun 1951 he was drafted to Kaniere was then drafted to Taupo on 8 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. His stay was not long in Korea as his discharge was fast approaching. He RTNZ on 2 Feb 1952 taking passage in Hawea. DEE 26 Apr 1952. His final rating in the RNZN was Acting Electrician. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died at the Waikato Hospital, Hamilton 31 Dec 2006. Two brothers served in Korea, Signalman Garland Harvey Newell (1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt) and Lance Bombardier James Trevor Newell (16 Fd Regt). |
| NEWELL, Garland Harvey | 206530 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Stratford 8 Jun 1930. Bank clerk for the Union Bank of Australia, in Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Remained at Reinforcement Training Unit until attached FAP to Brit Com Sigs Regt for course 13 Dec 1951 until 23 Jan 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jan 1952 and was posted to G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952 and appointed 2i/c of S2. Reverted to Signalman 25 Apr 1953 as he was no longer holding appointment of NCO i/c S2. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 328 days. SOS Kayforce 22 Aug 1953 and posted to Class ’C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Two other brothers also served in Korea, Leading Electrical Mechanician Francis Leslie Newell (HMNZS Taupo) and Lance Bombardier James Trevor Newell. Died Dannevirke 31 Dec 1992 aged 62 years. Buried in Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke. |
| NEWELL, James Trevor | 689348 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Stratford 22 Aug 1931. Bank Clerk like his brother but was a BNZ employee. Trainee in 6th Intake CMT and serving TF soldier in 1 Wellington Regt, who enlisted 19 Jun 1952. TSFD to Kayforce 22 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O NZ Reinforcement Training Unit and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to the Regiment on 1 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon, 7–9 Mar 1953 and again 6 Jun–4 Jul 1953 for training courses. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed TARA (Technical Assistant RA) Lance Bombardier. Promoted Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1952 on the ship New Australia and travelled by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 35 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Living in Queensland, Australia in 2001. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Two brothers also served in Korea, Leading Electrical Mechanician Francis Leslie Newell (HMNZS Taupo) and Signalman Garland Harvey Newell. Francis, Harvey and James represented New Zealand as official guests at the NZ Embassy in Washington DC, being the only three brothers to serve in Korea [at the time], for the dedication at Washington, of the US Korea War Veterans Memorial. Neither of the Army brothers received their Discharge Certs as these were returned to Base Records in 1957. |
| NEWELL, Leslie Dunbar | 12382 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 17 Mar 1932. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 15 Sep 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 17 Mar 1950. Drafted to Lachlan on 11 Jan 1951 then to Philomel as he passed through to attend a course in HMAS Watson 21 Mar–6 Sep 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jun 1951. RTNZ 7 Sep 1951 and served in Philomel until drafted to Rotoiti on 2 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in Rotoiti until 14 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel, Kiwi and Lachlan 4 Apr 1955–16 Jan 1956 where he advanced Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Mar 1955. Received the Korean Gratuity while in Rotoiti after she returned to Devonport. DEE 16 Mar 1956. Served in the RNZNR and was discharged on 9 Apr 1958 and joined the Royal Australian Navy. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NEWMAN, Arthur Joseph | 206695 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Taumarunui 1 Apr 1926. Served in the Taumarunui Home Guard Battalion 1942 and was provisionally accepted for the Navy or Air Force. Served in RNZAF as an Aircraftman 2nd Class at Harewood, Ohakea, Tairei and Nelson for two years with Service No 4418890 firstly as ground crew then re-mustered and gained his wings as aircrew member. Awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Embarked 29 May 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan. (813626, Gunner, NZA. Enlisted at Hamilton. Labourer from Kakahi. Next-of-kin Mrs R.F. Newman (mother) Kakahi.) based at Yamaguchi and at Ube. RTNZ 19 Mar 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 22 Apr 1947. Bulldozer Driver for Kaitieki County Council. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on the Teal flying boat Ararangi 1 May 1952 for Sydney. Continued by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Bulldozer driver attached to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb, TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station then TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit (Appendicitis). Upon discharge returned to 16 Fd Regt on 17 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Jun 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Bulldozer then promoted to Lance Bombardier 15 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korean conflict one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. Brother of N. C. NEWMAN q.v. Died Owhango and was buried at Taumarunui. |
| NEWMAN, Ernest Alexander | 4010 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born East Gore, Southland, on 21 May 1917. He was a fitter before he entered the RNZN on 5 Jan 1942 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Clas. He was given a very basic amount of training and was drafted to Achilles on 22 Jan 1942 just 17 days after he entered the RNZN. Achilles left Auckland soon after assembling as part of the ANZAC Force in Suva, Fiji on 12 Feb 1942. Achilles was involved in troopship and supply vessel escorts and was then involved in the Solomon Islands campaign. She RTNZ for a refit in Nov 1942 and after the refit sailed for Australia, Noumea and then onto Guadalcanal to reach American ships and transports on 4 Jan 1943. The next day she was damaged by Japanese bombing. She came back to NZ and in mid-Feb 1943 sailed for a major overhaul and re-arming in the UK. Ernest stayed with Achilles until 21 Sep 1943. Drafted to Gambia on 22 Sep 1943 and deployed with Glasgow (light cruiser) to intercept enemy supply ships and blockade runners in the Azores area. Gambia sailed to join the Eastern Fleet via the Mediterranean. Ernest Newman advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 12 Apr 1944 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 8 May 1944. Gambia was as part of the cover for air attacks on Sabang in Apr and then similar strikes against Soerabaya in what we now know as Indonesia. She was also involved in other operations with the British Eastern Fleet including Operation Iceberg Two and in Jul 1945 took part in Operation Olympic. On 31 Aug 1945 Gambia entered Tokyo Bay and on 2 Sep 1945 represented the RNZN at the Japanese surrender. She returned to NZ and in 1946 sailed for the UK to be handed back to the RN arriving at Portsmouth on 29 Mar 1946. Chief Petty Officer Newman advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 5 Jan 1956 and remained in her until 21 Aug 1946. Drafted to Bellona on 22 Aug 1946 and RTNZ in her arriving in Auckland on 15 Dec 1946. His WWII medallic awards are not shown but may include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Back in NZ he remained in Bellona until drafted to Philomel on 15 Oct 1947. He then served in Tamaki and returned to Bellona on 4 Sep 1949. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 31 Oct 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti on 6 Oct 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 but he remained for one more day. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Black Prince 17 Jan 1953–3 Jan 1955 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 31 Oct 1954. during his time in Black Prince she sailed to Britain to represent NZ at the Coronation Naval Review at Spithead on 15 Jun 1953 and later she carried out escort duties for Gothic during the Royal Tour in Dec 1953 and Jan 1954. He served in Toroa (this may be the name for the launch P3564) for three months and was then re-drafted to Bellona on 6 Apr 1955. He was part of the ship’s company when she was returned to the RN arriving at Plymouth on 12 Dec 1955. The crewmen who were not leaving the ship in the UK were TSFD to the newly modernised Royalist. After working up with the RN she sailed to NZ originally plotted to travel via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal but events in Egypt prevented this and she had to come via South Africa. Once more back in NZ he again served in Toroa 2 Apr 1957–1 Oct 1958, on this occasion possibly the Naval Reserve Base in Otago. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Oct 1958, then to Irirangi on 11 Jan 1960 and back to Philomel on 13 Dec 1961. Discharged to RA on 4 Jan 1961. Awarded British Empire Medal (QB Hons 1 Jun 1957) Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (21 Jan 1954) and Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 5 Jan 1957. He is Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from RNZN he returned to Gore. |
| NEWMAN, Ian John | 13929 | Petty Officer Cook | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Wellington on 9 Sep 1930. Mail Sorter for Post & Telegraph Department before joining RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona in which he served for some time being advanced to the rate of Cook (Seamen) on 20 Jul 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) 8 Jul 1954. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency. HMNZS Kaniere did not reach Korean waters on this deployment until 18 Oct 1954 so he did not qualify for the UN Korea Medal. Also served in Black Prince and Royalist. Discharged on compassionate grounds in Apr 1957. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Later applied to re-join the RNZN but was unsuccessful. |
| NEWMAN, James Arthur (Jim) | 13128 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2053 | Born Hamilton 13 Jul 1933. Farmer from Mangateparu, near Morrinsville, then factory hand at the dairy factory. Enlisted in the RNZN on 8 Sep 1949 as a Seaman Boy. Served on Bellona before being drafted to Hawea. First tour to Korean waters in Hawea when only 17 years old. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters, sailed up the Yalu River on the border of North Korea and China. Visited Hiroshima the site of the first atomic bomb blast while on leave. Noted the build-up of ice floes in winter and the build-up of ice on the ship. Was one of a small group of RNZN personnel who were given permission to cross Korea in a party led by Rev Harry Taylor (Able Seaman G.D. Boyd, Ordinary Seaman B.T. Taylor and Ordinary Seaman J.A. Newman). Also involved on one occasion on East Coast of Korea bombarding trains with the USS Lyman K Swenson. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Served in Black Prince and travelled to the UK for the Coronation Review. Was on board the Black Prince when it escorted the Gothic during the Queen's visit to New Zealand in 1953. Returned to Korean waters in Kaniere Jan to Sep 1956. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency during 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and KWSM. Discharged from the RNZN on 17 Nov 1957 after completion of 8 years of service. Later he was a member of The Taranaki Search and Rescue Org in the late 1950s and early 1960s, held positions as officer in charge of the New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme at Scott Base, Oct 1974 to Oct 1975. Elected to the Executive of the Auckland RSA 1998; Treasurer 2003. Returned to Korea 2005 with the Prime Minister's party for the unveiling of the NZ Memorial at Pusan (formerly Pusan). Living at Orewa 2004. James's father was a Gallipoli veteran. Jim was New Zealand Korea Veteran Association National President 2009–2012. Attended 60th Commemoration in Seoul in 22–27 Jun 2010, with his wife Andrea as a representative if the NZ KVA. Awarded QSM QB Hons 2013. Moved to Cambridge Park, Leamington, Cambridge early 2016. |
| NEWMAN, Neil Clive | 508017 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Taumarunui 22 Jan 1932. 1st Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier with three years’ service and rank of Bombardier before joining Kayforce. Had served in 1 WCCT Regt before transferring to 51 Bty, 5 Lieutenant Regt RNZA. Then went back to 1 WWCT as Private in B Coy. Bus driver for Manunui Passenger Transport Co, Ltd, near Taumarunui. Attested in Kayforce 5 May 1954. Posted top RNZASC while under training. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Sep 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub-Area South 25–27 Oct 1955 for duties with burial party. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 224 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit, namely 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZDSM. Brother of A. J. NEWMAN q.v. Died Taupo 18 May 2022 aged 90 years. Buried Taupo RSA Cemetery. |
| NEWPORT, Raymond John | 14039 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born New Plymouth 16 Oct 1936. Went straight from school into the RNZN. Enlisted as a Boy 2nd Class in 24th class of Seaman Boys 17 Jan 1952. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Black Prince and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist. Was then drafted to Irirangi 21 Sep 1954 and advanced to Telegraphist 16 Jul 1955 before being drafted to Kaniere on 1 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956. Served in the Far East Fleet in Korea and Malayan waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Served in Philomel, then Wakefield before being sent to the UK to become a crew member in Taranaki to work up and then bringing the ship back to New Zealand. DEE 15 Oct 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZDSM. Living in Levin 2014. Died Levin 27 Jun 2020 aged 83 years. |
| NEWSON, David Henry | 13423 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Onehunga 8 Mar 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki drafted to Bellona from 13 Jun 1951 to 29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952 as Boy 1st Class. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters and served mainly in the west coast sea area. Advanced to rate of Ordinary Seaman 8 Sep 1952. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attended a radar course at HMAS Watson late 1954. Served in P3551 for almost one year from Apr 1955 to Feb 1956 in rate of Able Seaman. Served in Royalist based in Singapore 18 Jul 1957 to 16 Jun 1958. Then served in Black Prince and finally in Lachlan. DEE 7 Mar 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, KWSM and PJM. |
| NEWTH, Mark Melville | 645128 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Foxton 20 Nov 1933. Served in 7th intake CMT and then became serving TF soldier. Worked as a farmhand in Foxton. Attested 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and entered Korea the following day. M/I to his unit 12 Sep 1954. He had several problems adhering to both written and verbal Military Orders. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Oct 1955 and attached FAP for the Rifle Team. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 25 Oct 1955. More misdemeanours cost him more money. Again was in the Rifle Team in Mar 1956 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 21 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Foxton 24 Aug 1964 aged 31 years. |
| NEWTON, Edward Arthur | 11991 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born 15 Dec 1922 Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. He was a scholar at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich before he entered the RN on 17 May 1938 with Service No P/JX158403. His RN service during WWII was as a rating he received the following awards 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, Defence Medal and the War medal. He commenced loan service with the RNZN on 24 Nov 1946 and he TSFD to the RNZN on 20 May 1949. He was still held on the books of HMS Vernon and also in Maori as an Acting Commissioned Gunner (TAS) undergoing training on 10 Nov 1951. Passed the exam for Commissioned rank on 11 Feb 1950. Promoted to Commissioned Gunner (2nd Lieutenant) on 24 Apr 1953. He was also on the books of President then Excellent and was promoted to Acting Lieutenant on 1 May 1954. Promoted Lieutenant on 7 Aug 1953 (Vide The Navy List 1990, HMSO, p.836). He served in Wakefield 16 Jun–1 Aug 1954 for passage and was then in Philomel 2 Aug–28 Sep 1954. Appointed to Pukaki on 29 Sep 1954–11 Aug 1956. He had some time in NZ waters and then sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in Korea. RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He later served in Black Prince 12 Aug 1956–25 Feb 1958. He also served in Philomel, Paea, Mako and returned to Paea on 14 Apr 1958. He served again in Philomel and was appointed to Pukaki as 1st Lieutenant on 16 Oct 1958–17 Aug 1960 and was in command 20 Jul–17 Aug 1960. Appointed to HMNZS Pegasus (Reserve station in Christchurch) on 6 Aug 1960 and was promoted to Lieutenant Commander on 6 Aug 1960. Later he served in Wakefield and returned to Philomel 7 Nov 1962 as Assistant Secretary (additional) to COMAUCK. He ceased service with the RNZN on 1 Feb 1964 and was released on ‘medical’ grounds. He later became a businessman in Christchurch and was imprisoned in 1966 (Evening Post, 1 Jun 1966). It is not known if he received any later awards for his NZ Service. |
| NEWTON, John Russell | 14253 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Rawene 15 Dec 1936. Attended Avondale College and spent the first part on 1952 in the 5th Form. Enlisted in the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class aged 17 years 5 months and underwent his initial training in Tamaki. His first sea service was in Black Prince which sailed from Auckland on 17 Mar 1953, joined the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney and went to the UK for the Coronation Review 1953. While in British waters John Newton was hospitalised at the Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport on 8 May for removal of his appendix. During this voyage Black Prince was involved in exercises in the Mediterranean and assisted at the earthquake stricken Ionian Islands of Greece in Aug 1953. John advanced to Ordinary Seaman 15 Jun 1954 and remained in this ship until 20 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel 21 Sep 1954–27 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Dec 1955 to serve in Korean waters during the period 1 Apr 1956–1 May 1957. Sent to the UK in May 1960 as one of the crew for Otago. RTNZ in that ship remaining in her to 20 May 1962. DEE 14 Dec 1962 in the rate of Able Seaman. Awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| NEWTON, Mervyn Henry | 970813 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Invercargill 16 Oct 1933. Orchard hand, C/o F.G. Anscombe Clyde, Central Otago. Serving TF soldier in C Sqn 1 Armoured Car Regt. Attested 5 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 30 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on from Sydney to Japan by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jul, entered Korea 14 Jul 1954 and M/I to his unit the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Nov 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 23 Mar 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Jun 1955 for M/C Team (thought to be Motor-Cycle team). M/I NZ Base HQ 22 Jun 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA to M/C Team 22 Jun 1955 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jun 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 2 Sep 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1956. Reverted to Corporal, Acting Sergeant on TSFR to the NZ Roll 7 Jan 1956. Emplaned for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 and deplaned Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 205 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Fortrose, Southland, 1 May 2014, aged 80 years. |
| NEWTON, Toanui | 203932 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/06/2053 | Born New Plymouth 23 Mar 1928. Served in the School Cadets for five years. Completed Form 6A Professional course. Worked as a clerk for the P&T Dept at Hamilton. Attested 10 Sep 1950 in KMB. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 5 Oct 1950 while in Waiouru. Married on 22 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZ Tpt Pl 15 May and M/I to this unit on 16 May 1951. Also served in then Tpt Section NZ Base HQ. Had short TODs to 10 Tpt Coy and to NZRTU and returned to NZ Base HQ each time. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1952 while appointed ‘Q’ clerk. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Jun 1952 and was discharged 23 Jun to NZ Base HQ and then to NZRTU. Promoted through to Sergeant 18 Oct 1952 which took just the next seven months. TSFD to the X(iii) List (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and onto Japan. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and was posted to NZ Base HQ and entered Korea the same day. TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 143 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and ERII Coronation Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 12 Sep 1953. |
| NEWTON, William James (Bill) | 207934 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/12/2051 | Born Invercargill 15 Nov 1920. Barman at Embassy Hotel Christchurch. Attested 13 Sep 195 and entered camp the same day to train for service in Korea. Posted to RNZA 4 Oct 1950 while training in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver Field Regiment. Changed to become HQ Cook. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier i/c cooks, Bombardier 8 Apr 1951. Photographed with Gunner W. Newton and D. McIsaac with small local dog in the snow early 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 11 Jun 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and was TSFD to 6 Conv Trg Depot. After seven weeks of graduated exercises at 6 Conv Trg Depot the back pain was not relieved. RTNZ as a Medical evacuee. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1951 for flight to Sydney and admitted A.M.F. Wing Concord Repat Hospital, Sydney. Completed RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 11 Dec 1951 from SS Monowai. Served overseas one year two days. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were sent to Christchurch. Discharged 26 Feb 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 17 Jun 1980 aged 79 years. |
| NG MING | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| NG YEE CHEE | 0 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| NGAHAU, Jack | 208233 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Rotorua 29 Sep 1926. Plate Layer for NZ Railways. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine at Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. M/O Darwin 11pm 31 Aug 1951 and flew onto Japan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 4 Sep 1951. Neglect to obey written orders resulted in 27 days detention in Canadian Detention Barracks. Released direct to unit 31 Mar 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Only one further error cost him £2 and 7 days CB on 24 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2551 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Kaitaia. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1955. Entitled to NZDSM Living at Rotorua in 1996. Died Rotorua 12 Dec 2004 aged 78 years. |
| NGAHERE, Whareaorere Heuea | 13914 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hauparu, Rotoiti, Rotorua on 23 Nov 1939. He was a skilled labourer possibly working in the timber industry before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 18 Feb 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 20 Sep 1952. He was in Philomel attached to Bellona16 Jan 1953–8 Sep 1953. Drafted to Bellona now in the Reserve Fleet on 9 Sep 1953. He next served in Lachlan 7 Sep 1954 and the associated Survey Motor Launch 3556 (B) (later known as Takapu) and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Mar 1955. He also served in ML 3566 (B) and the confusion between the two appears to be continued here as the posting card shows ML 3556 B and ML 3566 B when one of them should have has the suffix A. This was corrected to show ML 3556 A and ML 3566 B which were painted on the hulls of the vessels. He was in Philomel 31 Dec 1955 and then in Mako (renamed from ML P3551) and he was the returned to Philomel 20 Jan–10 Oct 1956. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Mar 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Oct 1956–1 Apr 1957 and then to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he returned to serve in Black Prince for nearly a year from 6 Oct 1958–10 Sep 1959. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). On discharged returned to Rotoiti and became a sawmilling worker. |
| NGAIA, Tonga | 206633 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Hokianga 21 Nov 1928. Employed as a factory hand Hawera Dairy Co and was living at Normanby. Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to this unit 28 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Feb 1953, Lance Bombardier 1 May 1953, Temporary Bombardier 10 Jun 1953 and to Bombardier 8 Aug 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Aug 1953. M/I to N Z Base HQ 18 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. Applied for service in 2Bn NZ Regt but this did not proceed. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Huntly 9 Dec 1988. |
| NGAROTATA, William | 211012 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Otorohanga 28 Jan 1923. Labourer for Ellis & Burnard, Ongarue near Taumarunui. Gained a Diesel Engine certificate and had a knowledge of compression ignition and spark ignition. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 17 Mar 1953, entered Korea 18 Mar and M/I to his unit 24 Mar 1953. Had difficulty adjusting to military life and was twice awarded 14 days detention. Granted a further three months service in Korea dating from 14 Sep 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation (Sep 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 261 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Taumarunui, 9 Aug 1995 aged 70 years. |
| NGATAI, Dickson | 204092 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Tauranga 22 Dec 1928. Labourer from Mangakino. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin onto Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwell Div Sigs Regt and served in the NZ Component. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal to family. Served in Kayforce 1951–53. Died as a result of a vehicle accident in Korea, 28 Jan 1953. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Understood these medals were forwarded to his next-of-kin. Younger brother of Kihi Ngatai |
| NGATAI, Kihi (Keith) | 204353 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 05/05/2054 | Born Tauranga 24 Jul 1929. NZ Railways employee, fireman on a steam loco engines. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while under training. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Aparima) to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty, Able Troop, Wireless Operator. Served in the Imjin River Area. Attached as an operator with an Observation Post Officer. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 23 Apr 1953 for travel to Sydney. Admitted to hospital in Sydney, for treatment on leg on the way back to New Zealand circa Apr 1954. Deplane Auckland 5 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 8 Jul 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Tauranga in 1996. Awarded Queen's Service Medal for Community Service in QB Hons, 2006. Kihi Ngatai QSM was a New Zealand Maori leader. He served as a member of the Waitangi Tribunal. A pair of Korea Medals with this service number, initials and name was sold in the UK in 1993. The whānau (family) of Dr Kihi Ngatai QSM announce his passing at Tauranga on Sunday, 1 Aug 2021 surrounded by his whānau at Te Hau Maruru. After recently turning 91, he joined his beloved wife Maria Hokimate Ngatai QSM. He was involved in ANZAC Special film re Korea. |
| NGAWAKA, Thomas (Tom) | 461782 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Herekino, Northland 19 Aug 1930. The birthdate on his RSA plaque is 18 Aug 1934 Employed as a bushman at Cobb Valley Dam, Takaka, Marlborough. Attested 20 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Most of his training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep and M/I to this unit in Korea 28 Sep 1953. Had several misdemeanours which resulted in loss of time and money Served 28 days in Canadian Detention Barracks. Released back to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Discharged 27 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living in Otara, Auckland, in 1996. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Mangere, Auckland, 7 Mar 2010 aged 79 years. |
| NGERE NGERE, James | 208787 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 31/07/2054 | Born Hastings 8 Jul 1928. Butcher employed by Wellington Meat Export Co Ltd. Came from Porirua. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while training for Korea which was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Sep 1952. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS and posted to unit. Committed to Feld Punishment Centre Seoul 21 Jan 1953. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Med unit 5–10 Feb 1953 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Re-committed to FPC, Seoul 10 Feb 1953 and released 13 Feb 1953 to unit. Committed to Canadian Detention Barracks 21 Apr 1953 and released direct to unit 13 May 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 17–23 Jul 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 18–27Jan 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 20 Mar 1954. Further misdemeanours resulted in a further 21 days detention but still remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 350 days. Discharged 11 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2248 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Porirua but returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains. Applied for re-enlistment in Kayforce but this did not proceed. A man with the Service No 208787 and name James Edward TEMPLE died Lower Hutt 7 Sep 1989. Is this the same man? Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. The Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were offered for sale on TradeMe. The UN Korea Medal has been named on the reverse and the pair look like a replacement pair. These were later listed by Military Memorabilia in Apr 2020. |
| NICHOL, John Glanville | 206531 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born 24 May 1925. Came from Island Bay, Wellington. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (643019, Temporary Corporal, Infantry Corps. Civil servant, Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Nichol (mother), The Parade, Island Bay Wellington.) Also served in RNZAF. Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Korea. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Wellington 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Died Christchurch 30 Mar 2015 aged 89. |
| NICHOLAS, Trevor Richard | 14989 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 14 Aug 1936. He was working for the Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 28 Jun 1954. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 14 Feb 1954 but this occurred while he was in Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 14 Feb 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He served very briefly in Pukaki then in Black Prince again 27 May 1955–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he then completed his engagement by serving in Philomel, Mako (briefly) Royalist again and Tamaki. DEE 13 Aug 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| NICHOLL, James | 12818 | Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Kinning Park, Glasgow, Scotland on 5 Dec 1916. He was a packer before he entered the Royal Navy on 2 Jun 1940 as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Service No D/KK 108821. His training was conducted in Royal Arthur and then in Drake. Drafted to Drake IV where he served in Broadwater (ex USS Mason) 1 Oct 1940–18 Oct 1941. While in this ship se served in Northwest approaches and in the North Atlantic on convoy escorts between Newfoundland and Iceland. She was hit by a torpedo from U–101 and sunk 10 hours later. Four officers and 40 crew died in this attack. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 3 Jun 1941. His next ship was HMS Lookout (destroyer) in which he served in from Jan 1942 to 8 Jan 1944. He served on convoy protection duties to Murmansk followed by similar duties from Britain to Freetown and Durban. From there Lookout participated in convoy protection to Diego Suarez, Madagascar. On location she also provided cover during the landings (Operation IRONCLAD) northeast coast Madagascar. In Jun 1942 Lookout sailed for Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and after a period of maintenance took part in an offensive sweep of the Indian Ocean to Chagos Islands and Addu Atoll before returning to Colombo on 18 Jun. Lookout then returned to the Mediterranean via Mombasa, Durban, Pointe Noir, Belgian Congo (to refuel) to Gibraltar. She rescued the sole Norwegian survivor of his ship and later on 1 Aug rescued further Norwegian Seamen whose ship had been sunk on 25 Jul. From Gibraltar, Lookout participated in Operation PEDESTAL to relieve Malta. She also helped rescue some of the 927 survivors when HMS Eagle (carrier) was sunk by U–73 and intercepted Italian submarines attempting to attack the convoy. Late 1942 and 1943 were busy times for Lookout escorting battleships to and from the UK and was nominated for service in support of the landing in In Algeria, North Africa (Operation TORCH). While based in Malta she took part in preventing enemy troops from evacuating from North Africa and was involved in the landings on Sicily and in the Italian campaign. During this period he advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 3 Jun 1941 and to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 20 Jul 1943. James Nicholl returned to the UK on 9 Jan 1944 and served in Drake until drafted to Black Prince (cruiser) on 20 Jul 1944. He advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) the same day. While serving in her he participated in Arctic convoys protection and the Normandy Landings where she provided gunfire support for assault landings on UTAH Beach. In Aug 1944 she returned to the Mediterranean and provided gunfire support for the US 3rd Div at Anzio. Black Prince was detailed for duty in the British Aegean Force supporting allied force re-occupying Aegean island and interception of enemy convoys evacuating troops to Greek ports. On 25 Oct 1944 Black Prince was TSFD to the Eastern Fleet and operated from Trincomalee with British carriers against Japanese oil refineries in Sumatra and came under Kamakaze attacks. In Feb 1945 she took passage to Sydney, Australia to prepare for joint operations with the 5th US Fleet under US Navy Command. This was another very busy year for Black Prince as she was involved with operations by British Carriers against the Japanese airfields in the Sakishima Group and was under KAMAKAZE attacks. She was in the Leyte area, Formosa (Operation ICEBERG) and was TSFD to the 3rd US Fleet in Jun 1945. In Jul and Aug she operated from Manus and participated in attacks on the Japanese mainland. James Nicholl returned to Britain in early Nov 1945 and was stationed in Drake from 3 Nov 1945 to 28 Mar 1946. when he was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve. His WWII service medals are not known but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp. Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 12 Jun 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. Drafted to Lachlan on 29 Jul 1949 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 1 Dec 1949. Served in the Reserve Fleet section of Philomel and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 20 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. His Posting Card shows Tutira on 5 Oct 1950. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Tutira and served in her until returning to Rotoiti on 12 Apr 1951. Awarded the Boiler Room Watch-Keeper’s Certificate on 14 Feb 1951. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 15 Feb 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 and he remained in her for one more week. He then served in Philomel, Tui, Lachlan, SML P3566, Lachlan again and SML 3556. His last ship in the RNZN was Black Prince from 16 Mar 1953 to his discharge date. DEE 15 Jun 1953. His first address in discharge was in Glasgow, but his new address wef 21 Apr 1954 was C/–Mr John Curry, Christchurch. He may have died in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He would also be entitled to the Arctic Star as finally acknowledged by Britain in 2013. |
| NICHOLLS, Anthony Mark | 13425 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, on 31 May 1934. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was undertaken in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 16 Aug 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 30 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 31 Dec 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 and he served in Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted to Black Prince on 21 Sep 1954–14 Nov 1955. He then served in Irirangi and then in Stawell 4 Apr 1956 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 8 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 7 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage. During a break in Australia he was sent to HMAS Flinders for five days and returned to Royalist on 31 May 1957 to continue the voyage to SE Asia, Japan and Korea. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 8 Apr 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He continued to serve in Philomel, Tamaki and Royalist. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 4 Aug 1960 but was discharged SNLR on 12 Dec 1960. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. It is not known whether he later received the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), the NZDSM (R) or the KWSM. |
| NICHOLLS, Dennis Frederick | 12774 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Cottingham, Yorks, UK, on 2 Dec 1928. He was employed as a bargeman before joining the Royal Navy on 5 Mar 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 822799. Underwent initial training at Royal Arthur and was then drafted to Victory where he advanced to Able Seaman and then to Resource (Fleet repair ship) on 7 Jul 1948. His next station was at Dryad the RN Navigation Training School from where he was drafted to Starling the most successful WWII u-boat destroyer. Released from the RN on 16 Jun 1949. Joined the RNZN at Maori on 29 May 1949 as an Able Seaman and became a crew member of Tutira on 9 Jun 1959. He was a member of the ship’s company which sailed the vessel NZ. On arrival in NZ he remained in Tutira and sailed together with Pukaki from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira took part in the United Nations naval blockade during the Korean War, serving mainly as an escort and patrol vessel. She took part in the Battle of Inchon serving as part of the screening force. He was TSFD to Rotoiti and came back to NZ in her on 21 Nov 1951. He served for a short time in Philomel and was then drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 28 Feb 1953 but relinquished that rate on 8 Apr 1953. Discharged SNLR on 29 Jun 1954. He was awarded the UN Korea Medal, but it is not known if he ever claimed any other awards for his service in the RNZN. |
| NICHOLLS, Noel Eves | 207875 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Nelson 29 Nov 1926. Farm hand from Korare. Nelson. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. 662260, Private, 2 Battalion. Next-of-kin Mrs E.D. Nicholls (mother) Korere, Nelson. Embarked Japan for RTNZ 22 Jul 1948 and returned to NZ 10 Aug 1948. Returned to work on the family farm at Korare. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66 p.2) Iwakuni on 26 May 1954 for travel to Australia and completed the Journey to NZ by a Teal flight deplaning Wellington 31 May 1952. Served overseas in Korea one year 174 days. Discharged 10 Sep 1952 and returned to Nelson. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2250 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Motupiko, Marlborough. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died West Ulverstone, Tasmania 27 Sep 2009 aged 82 years. |
| NICHOLS, Donald Edgar George | 11241 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Plymouth, UK, on 17 Apr 1922. He was employed by the NZ Post & Telegraph Department and was a member of the RNVR. Entered the NZ Division of RN in Philomel on 29 Apr 1940 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. He was sent to Britain and served in Victory and advanced to Telegraphist on 7 Aug 1940. He also served in Britomart (minesweeper) and Catterick (destroyer) and travelled in Catterick to HMS Tana (RN base, Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya). Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Temporary) on 8 Sep 1942. Also served in Assegai (shore base South Africa) Served in Philomel 30 Apr 1943–11 May 1944. He was on the books of Drake on 12 May 1944–21 Jan 1945 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) on 4 Nov 1944 and was then drafted to Striker (escort carrier) 22 Jan–3 Jun 1945. He was in Golden Hind (shore Base Sydney, Australia) 4 Jun–4 Oct 1945 and returned to Philomel 5 Oct–3 Nov 1945. Advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) 4 Nov 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Sta, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and RNZNVR Medal [sic] on 4 Mar 1946. Entered the RNZN at Cook on 27 Nov 1945 as a Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary). He served in Arbutus and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist (Permanent) 4 Nov 1947. He also served in Pukaki, Taupo, Bellona, Black Prince and Irirangi and was drafted on 18 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 29 Nov 1958 until discharged to RA on 28 Apr 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| NICHOLSON, Henry Allen | 206919 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Kaeo, Northland 20 Jul 1928. He was a Loco fireman for NZ Railways and came from Port Ahuriri, Napier. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Appears to have served in C Troop, 162 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt, 13 Feb 1953 and attached CATC Inchon for Course of Instruction. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 15 Feb 1954. His Army File and the unit File both have the same dates. These dates conflict with the dates on his Course Report which show 4 Jan to 13 Feb 1954. (“The student who at first had no real interest in the course but improved greatly showing very good work in the classroom and practical work, made a marked effort and topped class in his results. Passed Operators Test of Driver Operator Trade Test. Theoretical B+ and Practical B+.”) M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Mar 1954 and remained on the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe 19 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged 19 Jul 1954. Died Napier, 16 Oct 1995 aged 67 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NICHOLSON, John | 204650 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born London, England 18 Mar 1923. Previous service in the RAF for approx five years and was discharged as a Sergeant. Driver for Auckland Gas Co. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Returned to Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Sep, entered Korea 21 Sep and M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 20 Sep 1953. Appears there was some confusion in the Administration unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14 Apr 1954 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 19 Apr 1954 (Hernia) and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1954 after 27 days in Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Nov 1954 NCO i/c Officers Mess and to Lance Corporal 22 Feb 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Feb 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged 26 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| NICHOLSON, Ngaio Robert | 206532 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Norsewood, 1 Mar 1926. Served in Jayforce. Embarked Wellington on HMT Chitral 30 Jul 1946 for service in Jayforce, Japan. (815413, Private, Infantry. (22 Bn), Labourer from Naenae, Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs C Nicholson (mother) Norsewood.) RTNZ from Japan and disembarked 5 Jul 1947. After some leave he was employed as a Labourer at Lamba Mills, Whanganui. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. After rescue from the Wahine flew from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Posted to NZ Component, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Oct 1951. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951 and M/I to his unit from NZ Reinforcement Training Unit 18 Oct 1951. Served in C Troop in the Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Attached Area 6 on disembarkation. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Died Gisborne 22 Dec 1960 aged 34 years. Brother of Nolan Dyson Nicholson q.v. |
| NICHOLSON, Nolan Dyson (Noel) | 206194 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/08/2052 | Born Norsewood 17 Mar 1925. Served in Jayforce. Embarked Wellington on HMT Chitral 30 Jul 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.98 as 653125, Private, HQ Inf Corps (22 Bn). Labourer from Norsewood. Next-of-kin Mr A, Nicholson, Norsewood.) Disembarked Wellington 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 3 Oct 1947. KMB He was a Barman at the New Central Hotel Petone. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Jun 1951. Discharged 30 Jul 1951 to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to NZ Base HQ from NZ Reinforcement Training Unit 10 Dec 1952. TSDF to X(iii) List (Furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Admitted Sydney Hosp 15 Aug 1952 and was discharged 28 Aug 1952 and deplaned Auckland 31 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 266 days. On 17 Sep 1952 he applied for his discharge as he did not want to return to Korea. Discharged 2 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Mt Herbert Rest home, Waipukurau, 27 Jan 2008 aged 82 years. He was the fourth of the 11 siblings. Brother of Ngaio Robert Nicholson q.v. |
| NICHOLSON, Norman | 204609 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Putaruru 26 Oct 1929. Bushman working for G.A. Gammons & Co, Mamaku near Rotorua. Enlisted 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements at Rotorua. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953 and M/I his unit in Korea on 4 May. Attached FAP to 56 Coy RASC to attend an Ammunition Handling Course. Returned to his unit 24 Jul 1953 and was detailed for ammunition duties. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 7–15Jan 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 16 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ the next day. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Compassionate discharge 17 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Rotorua, 6 May 1999 aged 69. |
| NICHOLSON, Paul Ferrers | 203837 | Sergeant | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Morrinsville 4 Jul 1924. He was a farmer before he entered the Army in 1943. Served in 2 NZEF 1943–44 as a Signalman in 2 Div Signals with Service No 629955. Left NZ for the Middle East between 1 Jan and 31 Mar 1943. RTNZ and became a schoolteacher. Teacher from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 20 Feb 1951. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane New Zealand 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 24 May 1952 as Lieutenant. SOS Kayforce and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List 15 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 17 Jul 2006 aged 82 years. |
| NICHOLSON, Richard Cecil | 211108 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Lower Hutt 24 Sep 1927. He was a tiler for H. Nicholson, Lower Hutt, his father’s business. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jun 1953. An unknown error cost him detention 14 Oct–06 Nov 1953 in the Canadian Detention Barracks. Released to 10 Tpt Coy Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jun 1954 and to Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, for travel to Brisbane and flew from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7). Served overseas one year 161 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 12 Sep 1979 aged 52 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| NICHOLSON, William Ferris | 203473 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Auckland 27 Apr 1922. He was a farm hand prior to service in 2 NZEF during WWII. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.9, p.295. Served as a Driver 82105 in the Army A/Tk Bde. His NOK is shown as Miss J.M. Nicholson. Came from Otahuhu, Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to NZ Tpt Platoon but may also have served on 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. RTNZ for Medical reasons and was expected to depart from Iwakuni, Japan on 1 Jun 1952. Deplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 27 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2256 was sent 30 Jul 1957 to his given address in Takanini, Auckland, Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland? 25 Jun 2001 aged 79 years. |
| NICOL, Lyall James | 818461 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Dunedin 12 Mar 1934. Labourer for Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Bluff. Enlisted in Kayforce 7 Oct 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Emplaned Japan 12 Aug 1957 for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 30 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Joined RF. Embarked Wellington 25 Nov 1959on TSS Captain Cook. Disembarked Penang and M/I Sobraon Camp, Taiping. Served in HQ, 2 NZ Regt, Taiping. Was a driver and also Postal NCO for a short time. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. This medal was lost and replaced at cost. RTNZ 26 Nov 1961. TSFD from NZ Regt to RNZASC and remained in the Regular Force. Discharged 18 May 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZGSM (M) and PJM. His NZDSM was issued in Dec 2012. Died Christchurch 27 Oct 2014 aged 80 years. |
| NICOLL, Geoffrey Selwyn | 14184 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Blenheim on 8 Dec 1936. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class and served initially in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel 12 Feb–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki as Boy 1st Class on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 8 Jun 1954. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in her. Drafted to Philomel 12 Feb–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was one of the crew who sailed the ship to the UK to return her to the RN. Many of the crew of Bellona were TSFD to Royalist when that ship was commissioned for the RNZN. He came back to NZ in Royalist which was involved in the Suez affair and had to come back via South Africa because the Suez Canal was closed by Egypt. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel, Pukaki 6 Feb 1950–22 Sep 1960 and later served in Tamaki, Lachlan and Royalist. DEE 19 Nov 1962. Awarded the UN Korea Medal and later the NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| NICOLL, Gregory John | 206035 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/06/2051 | Born Sydney, Australia 1 Oct 1916. Nursing orderly from Wellington. Served in NZ Military Forces 1942; 2 NZEF 1943–44 with Service No 458099. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.12, p.143. As Private in HQ NZ Medical Corps. Enlisted in Palmerston North, occupation Traveller, NOK Mrs E.L. Nicoll (mother) Whanganui. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. RTNZ on 22 Jun 1951 for compassionate reasons. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Palmerston North. Discharged 18 Jul 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 11 Dec 1953 aged 37 years. Buried Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North |
| NICOLL, Leo Robert (Pat) | 13210 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Blenheim on 17 Mar 1932. Employed as a rabbiter prior to entry into the RNZN on 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona on 26 Aug 1950 for his first sea service. He was drafted to Hawea apparently for passage to Sydney as he had been sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend a further course. On RTNZ he was in Philomel 13 Oct–22 Nov 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and was graded Torpedo Detector 3rd Class the same day resulting from the course in Australia. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 on the second deployment of the ship to Korean waters. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He completed his engagement after serving in Philomel, Black Prince 20 Nov 1953–20 Sep 1954, Irirangi, Bellona and Stawell. DDE 16 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Lived in Blenheim 2003 where he died 5 Dec 2013. |
| NICOLL, Morris | 10142 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Napier on 7 Dec 1928. He was employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 7 Sep 1944 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was undertaken in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 15 Mar 1945. Drafted to Achilles 27 Mar 1945 and served in the South Pacific against the Japanese with the British Pacific Fleet operating from Manus and took part in operations against Okinawa, Truk and the Japanese mainland. Achilles was employed as a guardship at Tokyo in Oct 1946 and came back to Auckland in Mar 1946. He was in Philomel and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Jun 1950. Drafted to Tutira 30 Apr 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Jul 1950 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He then served in Lachlan and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Apr 1951 which occurred when on his way back to NZ from Korea. Sent to HMAS Watson 3 Mar–4 Jul 1952 to attend course and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class. He returned to Philomel until drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953–20 Sep 1954. He later served in Tamaki and Hawea. DEE on 25 Jun 1956. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| NIELD, Donald Arthur | 16111 | Sub-Lieutenant (Specialist) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 05/07/2057 | Born Dargaville on 26 Apr 1935. Short Service Commission Officer, Sub-Lieutenant, entered the RNZN on 4 Apr 1957. Appointed on 7 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir handbook, but he was appointed to Endeavour on 1 Jul 1957 which had gone to Sydney with resources for Royalist and returned to Auckland on 5 Jul 1957. He was in Philomel until 4 Aug 1957 when he was sent to Maori (passage in an RNZAF Flight) to attend courses in the UK at Cambridge University. He completed his studies and achieved M.Sc and BA (Canterbury). He returned to Philomel on 28 Sep 1959. Advanced to Lieutenant (Specialist) 4 Apr 1960 and was released from the RNZN on 31 Jan 1962 Short Service Commission Completed. Placed on the Reserve of Officers List. Entitled to NZDSM (R). He did not appear to qualify for any medals apart from NZDSM |
| NIELSEN, Neil Herbert (Jim) (NEILSEN) | 203978 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 31/12/2052 | Born Matamata on 13 Oct 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements during Feb 1951. Left NZ in Jun 1951 by Teal Constellation, flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. M/I to NZRTU on arrival in Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as a Cook. Served Imjin River area and various other areas. Emplaned 29 Dec 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 31 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 27 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Toormina, NSW, Australia in 1996. Whanganui NZKVA Branch President. Living in Whanganui 2004. Name now James Neil Neilsen (changed by Deed Poll) 1968. North Island Vice-President NZ KVA 2006. Jim was the National President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 2007–2009. |
| NIGHTINGALE, William | 14490 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, on 19 Sep 1928. Employed as a Junior clerk before he entered the RN on 6 Jun 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No D/SSX 789942. He commenced training in St George on the Isle of Man and served in Nelson (battleship), Superb (light cruiser) and was then on shore in Drake. Drafted on 9 Feb 1947 to Protector, a net layer whose primary function was to lay and maintain steel anti-torpedo or anti-submarine nets. Net laying seamen were experts at dealing with blocks, tackles, knots and splicing. Advanced to Prov Able Seaman on 6 Nov 1947. His next ship was Vanguard, Britain’s last battleship and the last battleship to be built in the world. Advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Jul 1948. He served in the minesweeper Harrier 26 Nov 1949–28 Feb 1950 just before she was sold and broken up. He sailed for the far east and served in Tamar (Hong Kong) and served in Amethyst of the 1949 Yangtse Incident fame from 18 Dec 1951–12 May 1953. He was in Drake 13 May 1953–8 Jan 1954 and was released from the RN on 8 Jan 1954. Enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve on 9 Jan 1954–5 Jun 1958. He was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal while in the RN. He was a porter in 1955 before entering the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Able Seaman on 28 Mar 1955. On arrival in NZ, he served in Philomel and then in Tamaki until drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 5 Feb 1958. He later served in Lachlan on two occasions and was DEE on 27 Mar 1961. Later awarded /entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| NIKORA, Whaimahara | 551132 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/06/2054 | 15/11/2055 | Born Gisborne 26 May 1932. Served in 3rd Intake CMT and then continued as a serving TF soldier. Tractor driver for Jakes Contractor, Manutuke, Gisborne. Attested 28 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training and returned to Waiouru 15 Feb 1954. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Apr, entered Korea 5 Apr and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 6 Apr 1954. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Sep 1954 and appointed 2i/c Section. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14 Sep 1954 and was discharged to his unit 27 Sep 1954. Reverted to Driver 1 Nov 1954 on ceasing to be 2i/c Section. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. TSFD to X(iv) List and struck Off NZ Roll 23 May 1955. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC (FGCM) 29 Jun 1955 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Jun 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 1 Sep 1955. Attached FAP to HQ BCFK 16 Sep 1955 and returned to NZ Base HQ 17 Oct 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Nov 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Nov 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 7 Jan 1956 and posted to TF RNZASC unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Gisborne 2 Mar 2002 aged 69 years. Buried Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, 5 Mar 2002 aged 70 years. |
| NIMOT, Leonard Alfred (Alf) | 13164 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Carterton 22 May 1931. Employed by Yates Grocers in Palmerston North then Winstone Ltd, Palmerston North as a tiler. Enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Lachlan 28 Jul 1950–21 Sep 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Apr 1951. Attended a course at HMAS Cerberus in Australia 24 Jul–23 Oct 1952 and qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 Nov 1952 sailing from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. She served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escorts. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He spent a few months in Philomel and his final sea service was in Bellona 16 Aug 1954 to 12 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Later awarded NOZSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died at his home, Pakuranga, Auckland, 26 Feb 2014 aged 83 years. |
| NISBETT, Donald Cunningham | 206284 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Possibly born in Gisborne. Previous service in Jayforce. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.99. 829058, Private 2 Bn, shepherd from Motu. Enlisted Gisborne circa 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a gun number in C Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant in Kayforce. He also applied for an appointment as a Guard at UN HQ but was informed that, “…Kayforce personnel could not be accepted until their period of service had ended and they were released from Kayforce.” Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2259 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to and address in Motu, Eastern Bay of Plenty. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. A Donald Cunningham Nisbett died Waipukurau 1 May 1966 and is buried in the local cemetery. |
| NIVEN, Eric Norman | 207918 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Invercargill 11 Dec 1924. Civil occupation–Cycle mechanic. Served in the RNZAF from 15 Mar 1945 for 16 months and was discharged from Mechanics Bay as a Leading Aircraftman 26 Apr 1946. Storeman for Shell Oil Coy, Invercargill. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Little can be shown of his service in 16 Fd Regt apart from being admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Jan 1952 and being discharged direct to unit 13 Feb 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey to Wellington 19 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged 14 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 29 May 1974 aged 49 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| NIVEN, Leslie David | 11687 | Petty Officer Coxswain | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin 27 Jan 1912 and took up the trade of plumber on leaving school. First entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 22 Nov 1940. Also received Prize Money during the War. Served in a wide range of ships from Achilles (cruiser) to minesweepers. His service also included service in Arbutus from Feb 1945 to 30 Aug 1946 during which period the ship took part in Mine-Clearing Operations in New Zealand waters. Served in Kaniere before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951–14 Aug 1953 as Chief Petty Officer Coxswain. Rotoiti served mainly on the west coast of Korea on this deployment. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, GSM 1915 clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945–1951’ (Named L.D.NIVEN, NZ.11687, Petty Officer), Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve LS&GC Medal awarded in 1948. Discharged to RA 21 Oct 1960. For the last nine years of his service he held the rate of Chief Petty Officer. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living Mt Eden, Auckland, in 1998. |
| NOAKES, Allan Henry | 204651 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auburn, NSW, Australia 11 Feb 1926. Previous service in the Australian Army. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight To Sydney. Went AWOL in Australia 27 Aug 1953 and surrendered 9 Sep 1952. To depart Sydney 8pm 11 Sep 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Sep 1953. Awarded 21 days detention 14 Sep. Released to NZRTU 3 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1953, entered Korea 23 Oct and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Oct 1953. Approval granted for discharge in Australia. Admitted 25 Fd Amb 15–20 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Apr 1955 on Qantas, for discharge in Australia. Served in Korea as a member of the NZ Army one year 278 days. Discharged 4 Sep 1955 in Australia. May have been awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). |
| NOBLE, Alexander John | 13424 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Invercargill on 10 Apr 1934. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 16 Aug 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Oct 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 11 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Sep 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 8 Jul 1953. Graded Gun Layer 3rd Class on 8 Jul 1953. Drafted to Lachlan on 4 Aug 1954–28 Nov 1955 and while with her he served in the associated Survey MLs 3566B and ML 3556A. Served in Philomel 29 Nov 1955–27 Feb 1957 and in Stawell followed by Black Prince 27 Oct 1959–1 Apr 1960. DEE 9 Apr 1960. On discharge he returned to Invercargill and was employed for some time as a storeman. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NOBLE, W.J. | 0 | Mr | Evening Star, Dunedin | Correspondent | 10/12/2052 | 22/12/2052 | Member of a party that was photographed just before they emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 10 Dec 1952 for Sydney to travel onto Japan and Korea. Those pictured L to R were Mr A.F.B. McCredie, the editor of the Napier Daily Telegraph, Captain H.K Griffiths, Kayforce PRO, Mr A.R. Alcock, cameraman from National Film Unit, Wellington, Mr C.I.B. Watkins, Radio commentator from Palmerston North, Mr K.W. Frank, radio technician from New Plymouth, Mr George Burns editor of the Christchurch Sun-Star and Mr W.J. Noble (wearing WWII medals ribbons) the editor of the Evening Star, Dunedin. The editors RTNZ on 22 Dec and the radio and film representatives remained with Kayforce for three months. |
| NOBLE, William Joseph | 204334 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 02/06/2055 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Battery not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 4 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| NODES, John Alfred | 12353 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Bradford, Yorkshire, UK, on 10 Dec 1913. Employed as a domestic servant before joining the Royal Navy in Nov 1935. Service No P/KF37479. Featherweight boxing champion of the Royal Navy from 1939 to 1947. Served in the Mediterranean 1936–38 at HMS St Angelo, a shore station in Malta and in Glowworm during the same period. Glowworm was later sunk by the German Admiral Hipper on 8 Apr 1940. Also served in HMS Ilex (destroyer) 40–Feb 1942, the only Royal Navy ship to bear that name. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 21 Mar 1941 and to Leading Stoker on 21 Mar 1943. This ship served in the Western Approaches on convoy escort duties before being TSFD to the Mediterranean where the ship was involved in disposing of three Italian submarines before she was damaged by bombs. He returned to Britain and was serving in Victory when he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Jul 1943. Served in Emerald, a light cruiser then in Resource, a heavy repair depot ship where among other things he was used to handling 25- and 5-ton cranes. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Jul 1944, to Stoker Petty Officer 21 Sep 1946 and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 2 May 1947. Discharged from the Royal Navy 25 Jan 1948. Enlisted in RNZN in London 9 Aug 1948 as Stoker Mechanic and on succeeding days was promoted to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Was in crew of Taupo when that ship was brought to NZ. Drafted to Pukaki 13 Sep 1949–6 Dec 1950 during which time he served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Bellona. DEE 18 Aug 1951. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal dated 10 Dec 1947 which was overdue when he received the award. WWII Medals not known, but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NOEL, Clarence Ivan Hunter | 11566 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Palmerston North 30 Dec 1929. Enlisted in the RNZAF on 9 Jun 1946 as an Aircraftman 1st Class. He was for a time a Guard at Hobsonville but re-mustered at a cook and was posted to RNZAF Te Rapa. TSFD to the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 21 Oct 1947 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) 10 Feb 1948. He served in Bellona until 21 Jun 1949, was then drafted to Tamaki but returned to Bellona 17 May 1950–18 Feb 1951. Drafted to Taupo 25 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korea four days later. Served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but it was not long before he was again drafted to Bellona where he served for another nine months. DEE 12 Jan 1954. Enlisted in the Army 15 Jan 1959 and was posted to RNZASC as a cook. He was posted to Static Pl, 5 Tpt Coy at Ngaruawahia and was discharged as a Sergeant 29 Apr 1967. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| NOLAN, Brian William (Brushes) | 13570 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington on 28 Nov 1935. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 and like several others was sent on LWOP and to report back to Tamaki on 24 Jan 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 8 Jan–29 May 1952 then to Hawea in the Reserve Fleet on 30 May 1952. Hawea was made ready for further service on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He was aged 16½ when the ship left Auckland, reported as the youngest RNZN Seaman to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 May 1953. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but he remained in her until drafted to Bellona on 5 Nov 1953. He then served in Tui and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 May 1954. He later served in Philomel, Black Prince and HMAS Rushcutter. In Apr–May 1956 he was sent to Britain and was held on the books of Maori 21 May–14 Aug 1956 to become a member of the crew of HMNZS Endeavour (formerly a net-layer, then re-named John Biscoe the Falkland Islands supply, survey and research ship) which brought the vessel to NZ for Antarctic service. His later saw service in HMAS Watson and again in Endeavour and made a trip to Antarctica in the summer season 1957–58. He also served in Philomel, Irirangi and Royalist. DEE 21 Nov 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| NOLAN, Graeme Stanley | 457731 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Hamilton, NZ 3 Dec 1932. Motor trimmer for S.T. Nolan Motor Trimmers, Hamilton. Serving TF soldier M/I 21 Apr 1953 from 4 Medium Regt, RNZA. TSFD to Kayforce and retained his rank of Sergeant. Attested in Kayforce at Hamilton on 21 Apr 1953. Employed as TF instructor in mid-1952 and on Draft Control Officer duties Papakura to Burnham 11–17 Aug 1953 and also from Papakura on CMT Convoy Duties 23–24 Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 7 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 26 Nov 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 17–31 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 20 Aug 1954 and appointed BQM Sergeant and promoted to Staff Sergeant 8 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged 11 Jan 1955 and re-posted to his TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was issued un-engraved so he could have it in time for his TF Parade. Returned for naming after the parade. Commissioned at Lieutenant in TF. Secretary of the Hamilton Officers' Club 1970. Posted to the Retired List 4 Dec 1982. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Papamoa, 31 Aug 2001 aged 68 years. Good friend of Kenneth James Cummins who also served in 161 Bty. |
| NOLAN, John Ernest | 13305 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 29/08/2053 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, on 20 Mar 1923. He was a factory labourer before he entered the RN on 15 Aug 1941 as an Ordinary Signalman with Service No C/JX 295363. After initial training he served in Duke and was then drafted to Euralyas (light cruiser) for one week then drafted to Coventry City (Anti-submarine and anti-mine trawler) stationed at Eaglet near Liverpool. This ship served off the east coast of the USA from Jun–Oct 1942 and was then in South Africa based in Assegai and Kongonui. He returned to Britain and was at Europa (shore station) 4 Apr–27 Jul 1944. His next ship was Porcupine which was split in half by a German torpedo and re-constituted as two accommodation ships. He was released from service on 3 Apr 1946 but re-joined three months later on 3 Jul 1946. He served in Tamar, Hong Kong 3 Oct 1946–6 Jan 1949 and in Terror, Singapore, 7 Jan–16 Mar 1949. He returned to the UK and to Pembroke 17 Mar–21 Jul 1949 where he advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 20 Mar 1949. Drafted to Abercrombie (15-inch gun monitor) and advanced to Leading Signalman on 30 Mar 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal and the AS–MS Silver badge (18 Jul 1944) awarded to crewmen of Royal Navy vessels after six months service in minesweeping and anti-submarine operations. Entered RNZN in Philomel on 17 Jul 1950 as a Signalman and advanced to Leading Signalman the next day. He served in Bellona and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 12 Jan–6 May 1952. Reverted to Signalman on 22 Sep 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 24 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953. TSFD to Hawea 18 Apr 1953 and RTNZ in her on 29 Aug 1953. He stayed in Hawea and advanced to Leading Signalman on 23 Sep 1953. He later served in Philomel and Bellona and returned to Philomel on 26 Mar 1954. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals on 24 Mar 1954 and to Yeoman of Signals on 24 Mar 1955. Dee 8 Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Britain. Died Devon, UK, 1 Jun 2005 aged 82 years. |
| NOONAN, James George | 208818 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Leeston, Canterbury 26 Mar 1923. General Labourer Woolston Tanneries Christchurch. Previous service in Home Guard. Entered Camp 18 Aug 1941 and was a member of 1 Bn Canterbury Regt. TSFD to RNZAF (not shown in his Army docs) in 1943 with Service No 4311146 and served as Aircraftman 1st Class in Ashburton and Wigram. TSFD back to the Army 10 Apr 1945. Discharged 11 Sep 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Driver for F.J. Beban, Tuam St., Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 7 Oct 1952, 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 28 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 Apr 1953 and entered Korea the same day. Accidentally injured with stake damaging lower Rt Leg which turned septic. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 10–30 Mar 1954. Discharged to unit from 25 Canadian FDS. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 12 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Cashmere, Christchurch 24 Aug 1971 aged 48 years. A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2263 was sent to a NOONAN, J S at an address in Christchurch on 30 Jul 1957. Was this a mystery man or a Post Office / Base Records typing error for James George Noonan? There is no other Noonan with these initials known as serving in Korea. |
| NOONAN, Terence John (Terry) | 204316 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Christchurch during 1929. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight for Sydney. Travelled from Sydney by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Embarked on SS Taiping and sailed from Kobe Japan on 29 Jan 1954 travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (north Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 26 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2264 was sent 30 Jul 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 15 Dec 2014 aged 85. |
| NORMAN, David John | 206917 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born during 1932. Came from Dannevirke. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Bty not known. RTNZ 27 May 1953 on furlough and re-embarked for Korea on 18 Nov. M/O to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit as Instructor 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Disembarked at Wellington from Teal flight from Sydney 23 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 9 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2265 was sent 30 Jul 1957 to his given address in Taieri, Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, 23 May 2010. Buried Waikumete Cemetery, Glen Eden, Auckland, aged 78 years. |
| NORMAN, Henry | 208637 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 24/04/2053 | Came from Dallington, Christchurch. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical) on 15 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 21 Apr 1953 and deplaned NZ 24 Apr 1953. Discharged 19 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2266 was sent 30 Jul 1957 to his given address in Dallington Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NORMAN, James Harold | 6748 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin on 28 Mar 1924. Employed as a shipping clerk before he entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1943. After training in Tamaki and working in Philomel he was drafted to Venture (a launch in Fiji) 23 Sep 1944–23 Nov 1945. He returned to Auckland and was stationed in Philomel 24 Nov 1945–2 Apr 1946. Drafted to Achilles on 3 Apr–30 Sep 1946 and made several visits to NZ ports prior to sailing from Auckland on 17 Jul 1946 to return the ship to the Royal Navy. Drafted, like several of the crew of Achilles to Bellona on 1 Oct 1946 when she was commissioned into the RNZN. When Bellona arrived in NZ he remained in the ship and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 Jan 1947. He then served in Philomel, Kiwi, Tamaki and Lachlan and was drafted to Hawea on 31 Jul 1952 and took passage to Japan and Korea. Shortly after arrival in that theatre he has TSFD to Taupo on 26 Sep 1952 and arrived back in NZ on 21 Oct 1952. The journey may have been to assist with stores accounting or stock control. He then served in Tamaki 10 Nov 1952–27 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 28 May 1953 and sailed for Korea on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet. This time he served the full TOD and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. He served in Philomel from 15 Nov 1954 and was DEE on 25 Apr 1955. Awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal, the NZ War Service Medal and the UN Korea Medal. He was probably awarded the Korea Medal as many posting cards have little info re service awards. He was later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and possibly the KWSM. |
| NORMAN, Kenneth Elvan | 12645 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Chatham, Kent, UK, 13 Sep 1918. Shop boy before joining the Royal Navy. Enlisted in the Royal Navy 21 Feb 1934 for Boy Service with Service No C/JX 141112. Adult service from 13 Sep 1939 right through the War. Unfortunately the ships and stations in which he served are not known nor are the medals he was awarded for his WWII service. Discharged from the RN 30 Aug 1947 but held on RN Reserve. Discharged from RN service on 12 Feb 1949 and enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman then Petty Officer on succeeding days, “For three years with the option of Discharge in New Zealand or the UK on completion.” Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and travelled to NZ in that ship. Petty Officer Norman travelled by SS Mataroa back to the UK to attend several courses at Vernon and Osprey before returning to NZ in SS Rangitiki. Drafted to Hawea 12 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 to serve mainly on the west coast Korean waters. RTNZ 20 Aug 1953. He was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. At the completion of his first engagement with the RNZN he re-engaged for a further five years from 5 Nov 1951. Chief Petty Officer Norman was awarded the RN LS&GC Medal on 2 Jun 1954. His name is listed in the Seaman Division of the crew which served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters which left NZ on 20 May 1956 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1957. The period in Korean waters was about five weeks. He was disrated from Chief Petty Officer to Petty Officer for misconduct on 1 Feb 1957 and deprived 12 Feb 1957 of his LS&GC Medal. Discharged to RA 14 Mar 1959. Died 15 Apr 1992. This later service in Korea would also entitle him to the NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM and possibly the KWSM for his earlier service in Korean waters. |
| NORMAN, Ronald | 208894 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/04/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Plymouth, Devon, UK, 14 Jan 1927. Previous service in the British Army. He was a plant operator working for the NZ Railways at Te Awamutu. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 27 Nov 1952. Emplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 25 Apr 1952 and M/I to NZRTU that day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953 and M/I the next day. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 Sep 1953 and was a member of the Kayforce Cricket Team. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 29 Sep 1953. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian Inf Bde NCO School 28 Feb 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 25 Canadian Inf Bde 11 Apr 1954. His course report reads: “By applying himself to the course with enthusiasm, he overcame his handicap of poor knowledge of basic military subjects and progressed well in competition with Infantry NZOs. His instructional ability is better than average. With further training and experience in leadership, he should develop into a capable NCO. Recommended for immediate promotion to Corporal. If his corps knowledge is satisfactory he should be considered for higher NCO courses.” He was promoted from Driver to Sergeant Apr 1953 to 9 Oct 1954 and moved from OA Lance Corporal to Administration Sergeant. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 20 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1955. Acceptable for second tour to Korea but this do not proceed. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| NORRIS, Brian John | 802494 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Waihi 19 Apr 1931. Forestry worker Kopara Sawmill co, Nelson Creek, West Coast. Attested 10 Jul 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. M/O from Burnham 1 Dec 1953 and emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney. Flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila to deplane Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Dec 1953 from NZRTU. M/O and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 21 Mar 1954 for a training course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 3 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 26 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft (Flight 8) ex Australia. Served overseas 360 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Haast 22 Aug 1993 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| NORRIS, Graham Webster | 204598 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Stainton Dale, SE of Whitby, UK, 23 Jul 1927. He was a lorry driver before he entered the RN 7 Sep 1945 as an Assistant Cook. Discharged from the RN and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy 14 Jun 1948 at HMNZS Cook and was given the number 12223. He served in HMNZS Arabus when it was returned to the RN and was posted to HMS Loch Shin 19 Aug 1948 which was re-named HMNZS Taupo 13 Sep 1948. He was in the crew who sailed this ship to NZ. He was discharged from HMNZS Philomel 31 Jan 1950 as a Leading Cook (Seamen). He was a cook in the Albert Hotel, Auckland, when he attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce as a 6th Reinforcement. Posted to RNZ Sigs while training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr. Entered Korea 23 Apr and M/I to 1 Comwel Div sig Regt and was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 24 Apr 1953. Admitted CDS Tokyo 1 Jun 1954 and was discharged direct to unit and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jun 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Oct 1950. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged 18 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly NZDelSM. |
| NORRIS, Jack | 204756 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Whangarei 4 May 1928. Was a student at Auckland Teachers Training College then was a Traffic Officer at Auckland at time of enlistment. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb on a number of occasions once with Sinusitis. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 27 Jun 1956. Joined regular RNZAF at Base Auckland 19 Aug 1965 as a driver. Serving at Shelly Bay Wellington in 1970–72. Later Leading Aircraftman Storeman at Supply Flight, RNZAF Base Auckland, 8 Jan 1973 then returned to MT duties holding nearly all classes of vehicle licences. General Service Hand. Awarded RAF LS&GC Medal 24 Sep 1981. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His NZGSM (K) and LS&GC Medal were lost circa 2008 and replaced at cost. Died Orewa 14 Nov 2014 aged 85 years. |
| NORRIS, Thomas Fairfax | 13271 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Oropi, Tauranga 19 Dec 1923. Served in NZ Infantry Reinforcements (15th Embarkation Roll) during WWII in 19 (NZ) Coy NZASC, Jayforce. Enlisted in RNZN as a Stoker on 25 May 1950. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Hawea 15 Jan 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for Korea and served mainly on the Korean west coast. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 25 May 1951. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince and in Irirangi. DEE 24 May 1958. Described as having very good character and superior efficiency. Died 12 Feb 1993. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea medal and is entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NORSKOV, Neil | 457976 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Hamilton 9 Dec 1932. His father was from Denmark. Concrete worker for Firth Concrete Hamilton. Served in 3rd Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Auckland Regt. Timber worker for NZ Dairy Company, Frankton. Attested 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce at Papakura. Posted to RNZASC on 8 Sep 1954 while in Papakura. Corps Training for RNZASC was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov, entered Korea 12 Nov and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Nov 1954. Granted 10 days R&R leave 7–16 Oct 1955. On TOD to NZ Base HQ and was attached to HMNZS Pukaki 19 Jan 1956. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy ex HMNZS Pukaki 3 Feb 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Ambulance 4–6 Feb 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Mar 1956 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Lance Corporal 20 Apr 1956. TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 May 1956. M/I to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956 but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Orewa on 14 Nov 2014 aged 86 years. |
| NORTHCOTT, Arthur Francis | 206920 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Manaia, Taranaki 27 Jan 1931. Labourer at Milk Factory, Kapuni. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements and was attested at Linton Camp on 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 21 Aug and entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Nov 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and posted back to his unit 17 Dec 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 29 Mar 1954. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for travel back to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to deplane Wellington 19 May 1954. Served overseas one year 286 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. His Discharge Cert No.2271 was sent to Eketahuna on 30 Jul 1957. Died at Pongaroa 17 Apr 1993 aged 62 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NORTHCOTT, Clive Bernard | 460085 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Te Kuiti 17 Mar 1934. 10th intake CMT and after training was posted to 1 Arty Pl, RNZASC. Moved to Tauranga and was at the Loco Dept, NZ Railways and TSFD to 1 Hauraki Regt. Moved back to Te Kuiti and joined 4 Med Regt, RNZA and was at the NZ Railways at Hamilton as a cleaner and boiler maintainer. Enlisted in Kayforce at Burnham Camp and gave his occupation as telephone operator at the Te Kuiti Post office prior to joining Kayforce on 2 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon 15 May 1956. Had several problems accepting and obeying military discipline. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Died Te Kuiti 1 Aug 2012. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| NORTON-TAYLOR, Ernest Edward | 207768 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born 11 Jul 1928. Came from Christchurch. Previous service in the Royal Air Force. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni on 21 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight on 23 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3054 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Died Christchurch, 29 Dec 1993. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NORTON, Bruce Howard | 206029 | Private | NZ Base HQ Med Sec | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born 29 Jun 1930. Came from Auckland. Previous service in the RNZN. Enlisted Auckland circa 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZAMC as a medical orderly. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 30 Dec 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2272 was sent 30 Aug 1952 to his given address in Remuera, Auckland. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2022. |
| NORTON, Ivan Lindsay | 818190 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Christchurch 15 Mar 1931. A sapper in 6th intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier in 3 Fd Sqn, RNZE and was a farmer employed by Mr J Collins at Springston, Canterbury. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Continued by air and entered Japan, deplaning Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 Apr 1953 the same day he entered Korea. Attached FAP HQ RASC (NCO School) 12 Apr–30 Jun 1953 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy on 30 Jun. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on a RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 12 Dec 1954. Returned initially to his sister’s home Wakefield, Nelson. Posted to a TF unit which was now 5 Indep Fd Sqn. When this unit was disbanded he then moved to 3 Ind Fd Sqn, RNZE. Discharged from the TF on 15 Jul 1965. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| NORTON, J J | 0 | ? | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2273 in this name was sent to an address in Wakefield, near Nelson, on 30 Jul 1957. This again is an error between NZ Post and NZ Base Records. Would this Discharge Certificate be meant for Ivan Lindsay NORTON as he was only man went to the town on return to NZ. |
| NORTON, Trevor Frederick | 12884 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Te Kuiti 16 May 1928. Storeman before joining the RNZN on 20 Jan 1949. Granted the rate of Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Hawea 7 Mar 1950 as Cook (Seamen). Sailed from Auckland in this ship for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951 and served mainly on the west coast Korean waters. While in Korean waters he was TSFD to Rotoiti on 11 Sep 1951 and continued the same duties aboard this vessel. Trevor came back to NZ arriving on 21 Nov 1951. He served for a brief time in Philomel before being drafted on 21 Feb 1952 to Tui, a Bird-class minesweeper and remained with this vessel until 14 Sep 1953. His next posting was to Philomel where he remained until discharged. DEE 19 Jan 1955. Living at Takapuna, Auckland. Died Raglan, 12 Apr 1994. Two of his brothers, Brian and Peter were serving in the RNZN at the same time. Peter sailed in Royalist from Devonport on 20 May 1957 but was returned to NZ from Singapore when several Chinese cooks and stewards replaced NZ Crew. Peter did not qualify for the NZGSM (K) and is not in this roll. |
| NORTON, William Grantley | 2813 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Christchurch, NZ on 24 Aug 1922. He was employed as a clerk before he entered the NZ Division of the RN in Philomel on 13 Jul 1941 as a prospective Naval Airman. He served in St Vincent and then drafted to Daeladus (RN seaplane base) 5 Dec 1941–19 Mar 1942. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Feb 1942. He had several short postings to St Christopher, Forward II (Coastal Forces MTBs, Newhaven), Attack (Coastal Forces MLs and storage, RN Dockyard, Portland) and Drake. Drafted to Hornet (a Coastal Forces Base at Gosport) as an Acting Leading Seaman on 18 Apr 1944–21 Sep 1944 and St Christopher again (Coastal Forces training base, Fort William, Inverness-shire. He then served again in Hornet, Midge (Coastal Forces Base, Great Yarmouth) 1 Jan–31 May 1945, advanced to Leading Seaman on 20 Apr 1945 and returned to Hornet 1 Jun–17 Aug 1945. He then served in Drake 18 Aug–31 Oct 1945. He RTNZ on 1 Nov 1945 and was in Philomel until 10 Jan 1946 and then served in Tasman, a Reserve unit until discharged on 16 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, ‘France & Germany’ clasp Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN in Philomel on 2 Mar 1950 and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. Drafted to Pukaki 16 Mar 1950 and sailed on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 in the ship until 3 Jan 1951. He later served in Kaniere, Irirangi, Philomel and Black Prince. He was disrated on 28 Jul 1953 and resumed the rate of Able Seaman. DEE 11 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Rotorua 29 Apr 2014 aged 92 years. |
| NOTLEY, Bryan Lawrence Edward | 711184 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/07/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Wellington 8 Feb 1930. Commissioned 14 Jun 1953 just prior to embarkation. 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and Qantas via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Served in Easy Troop 163 Bty south of Koch-on and Imjin area. Played in Kayforce Cricket team Japan Tour 1953. Temporary Lieutenant, while acting as Assistant Command Post Officer, 16 Fd Regt, 14 Mar 1954: relinquished appointment on 14 Apr 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. In Kayforce Cricket Team that toured Japan in 1953. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. SOS Emergency force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA with the rank of Lieutenant, 10 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North in 1996. Died Palmerston North 1 Apr 2014 aged 84 years. |
| NOTMAN, William George | 11301 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin on 6 Oct 1926. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 17 Oct 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona on 19 Jun 1947 and advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Sep 1947. He served in Lachlan and Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 6 Feb 1951 and after exercises sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for Korean waters. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel, Irirangi, Lachlan, Philomel, Kiwi, Philomel again. He was drafted to Rotoiti on 15 Feb 1957–17 Mar 1958 and during that service was involved in witnessing the Nuclear testing. He returned to Philomel 18 Mar 1958 and was DEE on 16 Oct 1958. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZSSM (Nuclear Testing), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 25 Jan 2014 aged 87 years. |
| NUTSFORD, Keith Alexander | 13946 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Timaru on 31 Dec 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. His basic training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 3 Apr 1952. He then served in Bellona 30 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 12 Jan 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 30 Jun 1953. Served again in Bellona 20 Nov 1953–16 Mar 1954 followed by service in Philomel to 27 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 28 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve with the British Eastern Fleet in Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman in Sep 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Philomel 30 Jul 1955 and was Discharged BNPS on 23 Oct 1955. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| O'BRIEN, Alan Patrick | 207739 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born Christchurch 8 Jan 1925. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed with the Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 163 Bty from Pusan as the allied forces pushed northwards. TD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin, Sydney for instructional duties with RNZA Kayforce Reinforcements. Had to wait about two weeks in Sydney for a Teal flight to NZ and arrived on 21 Feb 1952. Was stationed in Waiouru and Burnham until he was discharged on 11 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 3 Nov 2012 aged 87 years. |
| O'BRIEN, Angus | 203997 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 19/06/2054 | Born Gygnet, Tasmania, Australia 11 Sep 1928. Employed as a boiler maker for Hinuera Co-op Dairy Factory. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 195. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan, disembarked Korea 6 Oct 1951, was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/I to this unit 10 Oct 1951. Admitted 25 Fd Amb 5–8 Apr 1952 (poisoned foot) and was discharged direct to unit. Promoted Lance Corporal 26 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 2 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. After furlough re-emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Re-posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Jun 1953 and to Corporal 27 Nov 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 19 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Total service in Korea two years 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Went to his sister’s home in Te Teko to where his Kayforce Discharge was sent. Died Rotorua 8 Jul 1987 aged 68 years. |
| O'BRIEN, Gordon Dunbar | 211285 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 11/11/2053 | 13/06/2055 | Born Enmore, Sydney, Australia 27 Feb 1918. Previous service in the Australian Army (N130692 and NX501263) Served in 22 Garrison Bn, Cowra POW Camp (Noted for the largest POW breakout during WWII.) Member of the Jean's Concert Party and the Harry Yates Diggers Show which entertained troops round the Sydney area. Involved with entertainment groups for the British Forces at Hyde Park, the American Officers at their Officers' Club at Love Cove, Sydney and the ORs club at Pitt Street, Sydney. Also served with the Australian Army in BCOF, Japan, Musician, announcer, copywriter. Leader in charge of the HQ 34 Bde Orchestra and Radio WLKS 1947-1950 at Hiro. Secretary of BCOF Camera Club and the BCOF Tourist Club. Served in Korea with the Australian Army (NX501263). Crown Radio and entertainer in band playing steel guitar, string base and drums. Joined NZ Army and enlisted in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned 11 Nov 1953 and travelled to Korea by Teal and Qantas civil aircraft. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Come Sub Area, Tokyo 9 Nov 1954. Employed in NZ Public Relations Unit. TSFD to NZ Roll 15 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jun 1955 and deplaned Harewood 13 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 8 Aug 1955. Living at Collaroy Plateau, NSW, Australia, Nov 2000. Awarded Australia Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Australia Active Service Medal, NZOSM, UN Korea Medal (2nd issue), NZGSM (K) and possibly NZDSM (R). |
| O'BRIEN, John James | 14338 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Port Talbot, South Wales, UK, on 12 Feb 1924. He was employed as a carpenter’s labourer before he entered the RN on 1 Jul 1942 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Raleigh where he changed to Assistant Steward 22 days after his entry into the RN. He served in Drake 24 Jul–4 Nov 1942 learning more of his trade. Drafted to Asbury on 5 Nov 1942, a shore-based transit accommodation of the Royal Navy located just outside New York City. From there he was part of the crew to sail LST 404 to Britain. John James O’Brien had advanced to Steward on 30 Jun 1943. He remained in this ship until 2 May 1945. During that time LST 404 was involved in the Salerno landings on ‘Blue Beach’ on 10 Sep 1943. The ship returned to Britain and was involved in the Normandy landing. LST 404 was returning to Britain from the Normandy beachhead as part of a convoy on 15 Aug 1944. She was carrying wounded personnel, casualties and POWs and was struck by a torpedo from U–741. LST 413 was able to get alongside and take off the passengers and crew. Eight crewmen and several POWs were killed in the torpedo explosion. LST 404 was towed to the Isle of Wight and then onto Lee-on-Solent and took no further part in the war. U–741 was sunk later that day by depth charges from the corvette Orchis. There was only one survivor from U–741. Steward O’Brien returned to Drake 3 May–6 Oct 1945 and then served in Royal Albert with Naval Party 1499. He returned to Drake and was released from the RN on 25 Sep 1946. He re-entered the RN at Drake on 9 Jan 1947 as a Steward. He served in Superb (light cruiser)on the Staff of C.S.Q then in Diadem and returned to Superb on 14 Dec 1948. He served in Duke again and Blackcap (shore station) Released to Reserve on 23 Aug 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Italy Star and War Medal. Enlisted 20 Oct 1952 in the RNZN at Maori, London and granted the rate of Steward. He boarded Bellona at Portsmouth (where she arrived to collect naval stores and participate in a NATO exercise) and on 24 Oct 1952 departed with the ship to RTNZ. Arrived Auckland on 14 Dec 1952. Advanced to Leading Steward on 14 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 20 Nov 1954–20 Apr 1955. Served in Irirangi on 21 Apr 1954–31 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 1 Feb 1955 and siled from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan Korean waters during the period Aug 1955–Jul 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward on 15 Jul 1955 while in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Later served in Rotoiti, Royalist, Lachlan. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 9 Dec 1957. Also qualified for additional Gratuity 22 Nov 1962. His final sea service was in Black Prince on 4 Jan–27 Nov 1960. Petty Officer Steward O'Brien was discharged to RA on 6 Dec 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| O'BRIEN, Kevin | 12488 | Midshipman | HMS Jamaica | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Palmerston North 14 Feb 1931. Regular Serviceman. Served in RNZN 1948-1956, Served in HMS Jamaica and HMS Belfast in 1950–51. Re-entered the RNZN on an eight-year short Service Commission on 22 Jul 1963 as a Lieutenant (Supply & Secretariat). Lent Additional to Mull of Kintyre for administration duties with HMNZS Hickleton and Santon. Later served in Taranaki, Philomel in Staff of the Commodore Auckland for Naval Supply Depot duties. Retired as Commander 21 Jan 1977. Joined Royal Australian Navy 1977–82. Medals unknown. |
| O'BRIEN, Norman Vincent | 970273 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Came from Invercargill. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 12 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2279 was sent 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Invercargill. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. (See Compilation of the Roll in the Introduction.) |
| O'BRIEN, Patrick Roy John (Blue?) | 203953 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Auckland 17 Aug 1929. Truck driver for Arthur Yates Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Concord Hospital, Sydney 19–25 Jun 1951 then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951 and entered Korea 16 Aug 1951. He was posted to NZ Transport Platoon 16 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951 and remained in ‘A’ Transport Platoon with that unit until 25 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Feb 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued in Sep 1954 but returned to Defence. Reissued in Apr 1972. Deceased. |
| O'BRIEN, Patrick William | 815286 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 01/07/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Kaikoura 16 Oct 1932. Locomotive fireman for NZ Railways Department. 2nd Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 5 Fd Sqn, RNZE. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Initially posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD from 10 Tpt Coy to RNZE on 25 Sep 1953. Attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) and served between that unit and NZ Base HQ. Suffered from gastric pains for several months. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jun 1954 and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA. TSFD back to RNZE on 25 Nov 1954 just before returning to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 197 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1955 and posted to 5 Fd Sqn, RNZE. Living in Christchurch circa 1990. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| O'BRIEN, Ronald Fergusson | 208304 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 12/08/2057 | Born Timaru 13 Jun 1924. Previous service in the RNZAF (Service No 4215748) and underwent training in No.1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba and then in No.5 Bombing & Gunnery School Dafoe, Saskatchewan. Then flown to Britain and served in 170 RAF Sqn, Flt Lieutenant, in the UK. Awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. These medals were lost at sea when the Wahine sunk. Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. To be Temporary Staff Sergeant whilst holding the appointment of Staff Sergeant Clerk wef 19 Mar 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll for furlough 24 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Re-emplaned for Korea 19 May 1954 and re-entered Korea 2 Jun 1954. Senior Composite Platoon Commander. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Harewood 16 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-embarked for third tour of duty in Korea 19 Feb 1956. RTNZ 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas three years 217 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded British Empire Medal (London Gazette, No.40012 dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). Discharged 17 Aug 1955. Enlisted in the Regular Force 4 Sep 1957 while on Furlough from Kayforce. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook for passage to Malaya. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and entered Nee Soon Camp before moving north to Nyassa Camp, Kota Tinggi. Also in the Taiping Ipoh area. Promoted Sergeant 4 Mar 1958 during his service in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. On RTNZ posted to Southern District Coy, RNZASC at Addington in Christchurch. Reclassified Storekeeper RNZASC and was promoted Staff Sergeant 8 Nov 1961. Later served in Linton Camp and Waiouru. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class Dec 1966 and to Warrant Officer 1st Class in 1969. Appointed Warrant Officer 1st Class Clerk Rations at Army HQ Aug 1971. Discharged 14 Jun 1974, having reached retiring age for rank. Also awarded NZOSM and PJM. Died 29 Aug 2011 aged 87 years. |
| O'BRIEN, Terrence William | 11626 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hastings 8 Oct 1927. Employed as a linesman before he entered the RNZN on 9 Oct 1947 as Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was completed in Tamaki and he was drafted on 14 Jun 1948 to Bellona for his first sea service. His posting card was marked RUN on 3 Mar 1949 but was not recovered until 17 May 1949 and returned to Bellona. He then served in Philomel 22 Sep 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Oct 1949. Drafted to Hawea 6 Mar 1950 and after some service round NZ as a training frigate he sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 in that ship for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 8 Oct 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is Entitled to NZDSM. |
| O'BRIEN, Thomas Owen | 32211 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Dunedin 19 Jan 1931. Ex Regular Force soldier, enlisting as a Regular Force Cadet on 12 Jul 1948. Discharged at his own request 8 Feb 1951. Joined TF and served in 3 Inf Wksp. Motor Mechanic at Amuri Motors, Durham Street, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 3 Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment 26 Mar 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD 7 Dec 1953 then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged 5 Oct 1955 but re-enlisted. Before he could return overseas he was involved in a vehicle accident while on leave which resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee which prevented further service in the Army. Died Christchurch 6 May 1984. |
| O'CALLAGHAN, John Michael | 12630 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kirsan, Ireland, 7 Mar 1922. He was employed as a brass turner before he entered the RN on 26 Apr 1944 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P540320. He served in five shore stations before he was drafted on 2 Apr 1945 to Alacrity (sloop) based on Spartiate located in St Enoch Hotel, Glasgow. Advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Apr 1945. This ship sailed for the east via Malta, Colombo and in Jun 1945 his posting card shows the ship was at Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia). Alacrity was in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) on 1 Jan 1946. John O’Callaghan returned to Britain on 12 Sep 1946 and was released from Victory on 7 Jan 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) on 13 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and remained in this ship until 30 Jul 1951. This included being part of the ship’s company brining the ship to NZ and then sailing from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and he remained in her until drafted to Tamaki 31 Jul 1951–18 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 19 May 1952 and sailed for Korea once more on 4 Aug 1952 and returned to NZ on 29 Aug 1953. He served in Philomel 2 Nov 1952–20 Jan 1954 and returned to Maori in the UK and was DEE 7 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal 17 Dec 1953 and the UN Korea Medal on 9 Jul 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'CALLAGHAN, Leslie Keith | 206696 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 01/05/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Taihape 28 Oct 1925. Had completed some training in the Home Guard during WWII. Self-employed farmer from Upper Kawhatau, Mangaweka. Attested 10 Jan 1952 for service as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained with that sub-unit until returning to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 196 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1954. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'CARROLL, John | 593674 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Tikorangi, near Waitara, Taranaki on 20 Mar 1934. Serving TF soldier from 9th CMT Intake. Labourer from Gear Meat Company, Petone, Wellington. Required written permission from his mother to be able to enlist for Korea. Attested for service in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Aug and entered Korea 20 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954. Accidentally injured with burns to right hand apparently from refuelling a petrol heater, which occurred quite often. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 259 days. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Discharged 13 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit, 1 Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| O'CONNELL, Brian Denis | 329040 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Dunedin on 7 Apr 1933. Refrigeration assembler for Fisher and Pykel. Previous service in 4th CMT intake and the Territorial Force and reached the rank of Lance Corporal. Enlisted in Kayforce 4 Nov 1955. 20th Reinforcements. Emplaned 10 Jan 1956 at Whenuapai on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Korea, via Australia, Manus Island, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan and entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon as Clerk 15 May 1956. Attached FAP 1 Bn Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 21 Jun 1956. Appears to have returned to NZ Tpt Platoon by 20 Jul 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai on 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin on 15 Dec 2018 aged 85 years. |
| O'CONNOR, Bryan James | 208581 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Bluff, Southland 30 Mar 1930. Labourer for Southland Borough Council. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 16–24 Dec 1952. Discharged to unit. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 21–28 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ on compassionate grounds, elderly father not able to continue to run farm and was facing the prospect of having to see if son is could not come home and help with the farm. Deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 and returned to Waimahaka, Southland. Served overseas one year 32 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 15 Sep 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 3 Aug 1995 aged 65 years. |
| O'CONNOR, Christopher | 34743 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 20/08/2053 | Born Bootle, England 5 Apr 1927. Had previous service in the Merchant Navy as a seaman gunner, aged 16, on oil tankers during the war. Came to NZ and was employed as a coal miner. Enlisted in the Regular Force in 1950 and was undergoing Basic Training when he and others were pulled off to take part in Wharf Duties in Wellington during the Wharf Strike. Joined RF in attempting to go to Korea. Was determined to go to Korea and was granted permission to transfer to Kayforce. Attested 26 Jul 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 in TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni. Served in D Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as a despatch rider. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed NCO i/c Despatch Riders. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZ Pro on 25 Mar 1953. Attached FAP Brit Com Military Corrective Establishment 1 Apr 1953. Attached BCFK FAP and employed as staff at BCFK Field Punishment Centre, Pusan until 15 Jul 1953. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 19 Oct 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Discharged 27 Oct 1953. Another brother was serving in Korea in the Australian Army. Both Korea medals awarded. Re-enlisted on 7 Jun 1955. Emplaned Whenuapai on service aircraft and flew to Kuala Lumpur deplaning 16 Nov 1955. Served in 1 Troop NZ SAS Squadron attached to 22 SAS Regt based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya. RTNZ 1 Dec 1957. Discharged 14 Feb 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Died Auckland 21 May 1982. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'CONNOR, Dan Michael | 622359 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Wellington 24 Jun 1930. Storeman from Whanganui. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1955. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Served between HQ platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. Attended a Projectionist course at 1 Comwel Div Rear 24–30 May 1954. Dan says he remembers a lot of bombing and shooting and the train trip from Pusan to Seoul that took almost 18 hours. A journey that can now be done in less than three hours. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Whanganui in 2002. Returned to Korea in Jul 2013 for the 60th Anniversary of the Ceasefire Armistice signed on 29 Jul 1953. |
| O'CONNOR, Gerard Francis | 208409 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 10/06/2053 | Born Kaiapoi 22 Jul 1930. Tile maker and labourer for Petrous Tile Coy, Papanui, Christchurch. Previous service in the RNZAF for 14 weeks in 1948. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan and entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon. Then served in 10 Tpt Coy from 3 Nov 1952. Reposted to 10 Tpt Coy. Accidentally injured, fractured left wrist, evacuated from Korea to Japan. Medically downgraded. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 23 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 31 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Oct 1953. Died Picton, 13 Jun 2002 aged 72 years. |
| O'CONNOR, James Brian | 203885 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Lyttelton 24 Feb 1924. Previous service in 2 NZEF (15th Reinforcements). Entered Egypt 15 May 1945. Posted to 25 Fd Bty, 4 NZ Fd Regt Jayforce. Disembarked Taranto, Italy 25 Oct 1945. TSFD to 27 Inf Battalion and to Infantry Corps. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1946 and entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. (623088, Gunner, NZA. Shoe finisher from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs M. O'Connor (mother) Auckland.) Embarked 20 Apr 1945. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946 on HMT Chitral. Discharged 21 Oct 1946. Returned to shoe trade. Attested in Kayforce 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Field Regiment Gun Number. Accidentally injured, gunshot wound to left thigh, not serious. Member of his own troop was cleaning a Sten Gun when Brian was shot. Attached to British unit 16 Oct–4 Nov 1951 for cooking course. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Oct 1952. Died Invercargill, 3 Aug 1995. Kayforce Discharge Cert returned to Base Records and remains there. May have been awarded Italy Star. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| O'CONNOR, Lawrence Anthony (Laurie) | 208179 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born Christchurch 29 Dec 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF in the 14th Infantry Reinforcements and served in the latter part of the Italian campaign. (621575, Private, Machine Gun Battalion. Farm hand from Methven. Next-of-kin Rev Mother Gertrude (Guardian) St Joseph's Home, Christchurch.) Also served in BCOF, Japan in NZ HQ and 10 Company. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. RTNZ 13 Sep 1952 on furlough. Re-emplaned 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney for Korea. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 as an instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Sep 1954. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| O'CONNOR, Rex Joseph | 551323 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 12/08/2057 | Born Gisborne 29 Apr 1933. Clerk for NZ Post & Telegraph Department. 4th CMT Intake. Serving TF soldier in 1 Sigs Sqn. TSFD to 4 Coy, RNZASC. TSFD to Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF aircraft at Whenuapai 12 Oct 1954. Thought of as potential officer material. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 Mar 1955, Temporary Corporal 6 Apr 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 14 Apr 1955 and appointed Chief Clerk and to Sergeant 3 Oct 1955. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Promoted Staff Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class and appointed Chief Clerk HQ NZ Kayforce. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 15 Aug 1956. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas two years 306 days. Discharged 13 Dec 1957 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ NZGSM (K). Died Gisborne during 2018 ager 84 or 85 years. Buried Taruheru Cemetery. Gisborne. |
| O'CONNOR, Sydney Desmond | 206806 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Masterton 7 Feb 1929. Twelve months previous service in RNZAF as Aircraftman 1st Class with Service No 461129. Driver for Transport Wairarapa at Masterton. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jul 1952 on Teal 2nd flight for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jul 1953 and to Lance Corporal 12 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney. Discharged 20 Jan 1954.Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Masterton, 12 Mar 1994. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| O'CONNOR, William | 207740 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/07/2052 | Born Kaiapoi on 25 Apr 1928. Carpenter from Kaiapoi. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950.Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed Line Signalman NCO. Attached 1 Comwel Div Battle School to attend NCO Cadre Course 11 Dec 1951–15 Jan 1952. Accidentally injured (fractured left tibia) 18 May 1952 in a Jeep accident and admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb, evacuated via Norwegian MASH and Brit Com Gen Hosp. To be RTNZ for medical reasons. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1952 on Skymaster aircraft and travelled via AMF Wing, Repatriation Hospital, Concord, Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington on 8 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged 18 Nov 1952. Died Kaiapoi, 17 Oct 1997. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'CONNOR, William James | 208613 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Hokitika 23 Sep 1929. Labourer at the Ministry of Works Roxburgh Hydro scheme. Came from New Brighton, Christchurch. Enlisted 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the area that became the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 10 Jul 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later a resident at the Ranfurly Home, Mt Albert, Auckland. Died Auckland, 14 Oct 2008 aged 79. |
| O'DOCHERTY, James Richard | 11543 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/09/2051 | Born Dunedin 27 Mar 1927. Linesman from Dunedin. Enlisted in the RNZN on 10 Jul 1947 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. He also served in Hawea and Taupo and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Oct 1948. Sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 15 Feb–10 Jul 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 31 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to 8 Sep 1951 when he was TSFD to Hawea and RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952, but he remained in her until two-days later 10 Mar 1952. Served in both ships in Korean waters. DEE 9 Jul 1953. Returned to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Dunedin 4 Apr 1978 aged 51 years. |
| O'DONNELL, Raymond Henry McClue | 207876 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 25/08/2051 | Born Gore, Southland, 11 Oct 1921. Coal Miner. Previous service initially in Nelson Marlborough & West Coast Regt with Service No 3/4/1605 then served in Div Sigs, 2 NZEF with Service No 255104. Embarked with Kiwi Force (New Caledonia) 27 Dec 1942. RTNZ 15 Jul 1944. Embarked for service in Italy 5 Jan 1945, entered Egypt 29 Jan 1945; entered Italy 12 Feb 1945 and was attached to 5 Fd Regt NZA. Later posted to HQ 2NZ Div Sigs Section. RTNZ 10 Jan 1946. Discharged 15 Feb 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Coal Miner then Driver for J D Robertson, Nelson. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP 27 Bde Sigs Troop 14 Apr 1951 until admitted 26 Fd Ambulance 11 Jun 1951 with right leg fractured in two places. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Aug 1951 as a lying case and RTNZ for medical reasons deplaning Auckland 25 Aug 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 254 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce. Died Manurewa 19 Aug 1977 aged 55 years. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| O’DONOGHUE, Denis Hyland | 13602 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Pyrford, Surrey, UK, on 25 Mar 1926. Lieutenant on 25 Mar 1948. Joined RNZN 9 May 1952. Appointed to Kaniere on 22 Jun 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Served in Philomel from 18 Nov 1955 until posted on 14 May 1956 to Wakefield as Assistant Director of Plans and then became Deputy Dir of Plans 16 Sep 1957. Appointed to Kaniere on 3 Oct 1957 and appointed Commanding Officer on 5 Oct 1957. Later served in Philomel and Wakefield. In 1961 he was on the staff of SEATO Military Planning Office in Bangkok. Director of Recruiting and Reserves on 7 Aug 1963. Later in Wakefield he held the appointment of Inspector of Establishments and Inspection Section. Granted Acting rank of Captain on 14 Aug 1972 and to Captain on 18 Aug 1972. Additional on the staff of the Commodore Auckland 22 Jan 1976. Appointed OBE (QB Hons 3 Jun 1978). Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), NZAFA and NZDSM. |
| O'DONOHUE, George Vincent | 208147 | Temporary Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Naseby 20 Sep 1919. Previous service in 2 NZEF. Embarked with 11th Reinforcements 12 Jan 1944. Served in 11 Platoon, 23 Battalion as platoon radio operator and was awarded a Mention in Despatches, Italy. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal with MID and NZ War Service Medal. Casual worker and rabbiter from Ranfurly. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Temporary Corporal at Waiouru 5 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Promoted Temporary Sergeant at sea backdated to 1 Aug 1951 after departure from New Zealand. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 6 Dec 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in H Troop as Troop Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney 6 Jun 1953. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ranfurly, Central Otago 4 May 1955 aged 36 years. |
| O'GRADY, John Joseph (Mick) | 12699 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Dublin, Ireland, 6 Oct 1921. Joiner's apprentice for four years before joining the Royal Navy on 17 Feb 1942. Enlisted in RN with Service No C/SKX666976 and served until 25 Apr 1949. He was a Leading Stoker Mechanic at the time of release from the RN. John joined the RNZN at HMNZS Cook in London on 28 Feb 1949 in the rate of Stoker Mechanic. The following day he was rated as Leading Stoker Mechanic. He boarded Tutira in the UK on 4 May 1949 and served in that ship on its delivery voyage to New Zealand. He sailed from Auckland for Korea on 3 Jul 1950 and RTNZ 30 May 1951 but stayed with that ship until 23 Aug 1951. Leading Stoker Mechanic O'Grady then served in Lachlan, Bellona and Black Prince. He was promoted Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 7 Nov 1954. Drafted to Hawea 14 Jan 1955 and while in that ship advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. He next served in Black Prince and while in that ship was promoted Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. Service in Royalist from 1 Apr 1957 to 6 Nov 1958 saw time in both Korean and Malayan waters and as such allowed him to gain the Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ sometime later. Black Prince again and then Pukaki, Black Prince a third time and then left for the UK in Feb 1960 to become a member of the crew of Taranaki on its delivery voyage to NZ after commissioning in Mar 1961. This was John O'Grady's last sea service. Discharged to RA 16 Feb 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ and KWSM. Deceased. |
| O'HALLORAN, Kevin Joseph | 206344 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/09/2051 | Born Blenheim 27 Mar 1926. Clerk for NZ Railways at Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce on 8 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to Seoul area. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 26–29 May 1951. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Ambulance 11 Jun 1951 and TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital, Japan. RTNZ for medical reasons. ETD from Iwakuni 17 Sep 1951 (Emb Roll No.31) Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 21 Sep 1951. Served overseas 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 2 Jan 1952. Died Auckland 15 May 1988 aged 62 years. |
| O'HARE, Douglas | 12603 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 26/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Morpeth, Northumberland, UK, 3 Nov 1921. Employed as a builder’s labourer before he entered the RN 3 Jun 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No L/JX 278636. He served in several shore bases and ships including General Botha (minesweeping trawler), Nimrod (an Asdic training school) Cormorant (shore base Gibraltar). His Posting Card shows Loch Arkaig (frigate) 28 Aug 1942–23 Mar 1943 but that ship was not launched until 1945. He also served in Osprey and Antrim. Drafted to Cape Portland (anti-sub trawler) 7 Jul 1943–14 Oct 1943. He later served in SML5. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 1 Apr 1946. Awarded 1945 Star, Atlantic Star (with ‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp) and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) in London on 6 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to HMS Lock Katrine which was then named HMNZS Tutira and served in that ship on its delivery voyage to New Zealand. Also served in Rotoiti, HMAS Rushcutter and Philomel. Drafted to Taupo 31 May 1951 to 12 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Served in Korean waters and was involved in the action against communist sampans in the Han River. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Korea Medal was lost and replaced at cost. DEE 6 Feb 1954 and returned to the UK. DEE 6 Feb 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later returned to NZ. Living in Christchurch Nov 2000, Rangiora in Aug 2002. Died Oxford, Canterbury, 1 Oct 2012 aged 81 years. |
| O'HEARN, Allan John | 204399 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Hamilton 28 Apr 1930. Self-employed carrier from Taupiri. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Embarked Sasebo 23 Jun 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jun 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attended Rugby trials. Attached FAP Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 11 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 1 Jul 1953 and was in D Troop. Was also attached to Force Maintenance Area with the Royal Signals in Seoul. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Granted 14 days leave in Australia on en route to NZ, deplaning Sydney and travelling to Tasmania. Returned to Sydney to complete journey to NZ deplaning Wellington 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 259 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 4 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Hamilton, 8 Oct 2001 aged 71 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'KEEFE, Bonar | 204093 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Okaiawa, near Normanby, Taranaki 1 Dec 1923. Dairy farmhand. Served in 2 Bn Hauraki Regt and in 60 Bty, 9 Heavy Regt at North Head, Auckland, in NZ Defence Force Reserves during WWII. Farm Labourer from the Waikato. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 21 Aug 1951 to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for sea journey to Pusan. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in ‘B’ Transport Platoon. Admitted Norwegian MASH 1 Sep 1952 and was discharged two-days later. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O'LEARY, Kevin Bernard (Father) | 206255 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/03/2055 | Born in Waverley, Taranaki. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (818400, Temporary Corporal, 2 Battalion. Grocer's assistant from Waverly. Next-of-kin Mrs F. O'Leary (mother) Waverly.) Attested 20 Jun 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Became known as Father because he was an older man. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base Camp. RTNZ as Warrant Officer 1st Class on furlough 5 Mar 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 20 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Mar 1955 to RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Died Waverley, 31 Jul 1996. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Thought to have been the third leader of the NZ Korea Veterans Association 1978–84. |
| O'LOUGHLIN, Brian Peter | 34366 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Sutton, Surrey, UK, 13 Jan 1933. Enlisted in the Army on 10 Jan 1950 as a Regular Force Cadet in Allen Class direct from the UK. He applied for release in Mar 1950 but stayed in service. On graduation he was posted to RNZASC as a Driver and classified as a storeman. He attended an All Arms Instructors Course. He spent some time at CD Training Wing in Linton Camp and at Trentham Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal at Waiouru 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 with 16th Kayforce Reinforcement on Teal flight to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver on 8 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 22 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and deplaned Harewood 5 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 284 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Jun 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force and taken on strength at the RNZASC Training Wing, CD Training Depot. Discharged from the Army 13 Jul 1955. He claimed his original discharge document was released by Major Poananga in London in 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Canada and applied for a copy of his service from New Plymouth circa 1997 and was about to return to Canada. |
| O'MAHONEY, James | 203884 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born West Hartleypool, England 26 Jun 1920. Served in the Irish Army for nine months and was discharged by purchase. Joined British Army and served in RA for seven years as a Gunner. Employed as a Postman in Auckland. Attested 27 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA while undergoing training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Lance Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. Reverted to Gunner at own request 22 Oct 1951. Accidentally injured, admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb 29–30 Nov 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 15 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O'MEARA, Raymond Clarence | 203633 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Te Kuiti 3 Jan 1925. Came from Auckland. Served in Jayforce. Embarked 29 May 1946. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.100. He is shown as 637866, Private. NZE enlisted in Auckland and shown as a labourer. He would have been a Sapper in 5 Company NZE for this service or until he TSFD to another unit. RTNZ in 1947. Employed as a labourer for Tapper Constr Co, Auckland. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Lance Bombardier Waiouru 6 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea Vial Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a gun number, Field Regiment. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 Jul 1951 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 1 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Served in Korea one year 265 days. Discharged 30 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Thames, 26 Feb 1996. Medals offered on TradeMe, March 2015. |
| O’NEIL, John Francis | 12405 | Steward | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 31/05/2051 | Born Glasgow on 4 Oct 1924. He was employed as a drapery shop salesman before he entered the RNZN at Cook in London on 4 Oct 1948 as a Steward. He was a member of the crew that sailed Pukaki to join the RNZN fleet in NZ. Served in Pukaki and Tamaki and was drafted to Tutira on 24 Jan 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He served in Tamaki and took passage in the MV Tamarua [sic] to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 8 Nov 1951. It is not known whether he received the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'NEIL, John Laurence | 712045 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Wellington on 24 Feb 1931. City Council milk roundsman from Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 15 Oct 1952. Originally issued with Service No 211015 but this was changed to 712045 in early Dec 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Iwakuni 30 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on entry to Korea. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 3–16 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Mar 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 12 Apr 1954 and appointed i/c Gun. Again attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course 30 May 13 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney, Australia deplaning from Teal flight at Harewood airport Christchurch 21 Jul 1954. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Wellington Regt). Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 175 days. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Whanganui 2004. |
| O'NEIL, Thomas Mervyn | 204264 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Glen Eden, Auckland, 16 Feb 1930. Builders’ labourer Amalgamated Brickworks, New Lynn. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 15 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in E Troop, 163 Bty. KILLED IN ACTION on 13 Sep 1952 by Chinese shell fire aged 22 years. “The regiment's worst experience of shelling occurred on 13th September 1952, when at least fifty enemy guns worked over the 28 Brigade area for two hours. Some of the 700 incoming shells fell on E Troop, wounding two gunners, R.H. Mortimer and William Lavery. Gunner T.M. O'Neill[sic] was killed by another shell as he went to get a stretcher and Mortimer succumbed to his wounds next day.” (McGibbon 1996, vol.2, p.241). Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. A Memorial Scroll was forwarded to his next-of-kin in Mar 1959. The NZ Memorial Cross was sent to his mother in Jun 1961. Later awards NZOSM and KWSM may have been issued to his family. |
| O'NEIL, William North (William Dolla) | 924008 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/05/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 30 Jun 1930. Enlisted 26 Jan 1947 in Jayforce and served in BCOF, Japan (815612, Private, William Dolla O'Neil, 27 Battalion). Next-of-kin for his service in Jayforce was Mr N. O'Neil (uncle), San Francisco. Served overseas 15 Jul 1947 to 10 Aug 1948. Discharged 13 Sep 1948. Driver and bricklayer for J. McFarlane Co Ltd, Dunedin. Attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZASC while under training in Burnham. M/O 9 Mar 1954 from Burnham to enplanement (Flight 6) and emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Mar, entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Mar 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 11 May 1954 and was discharged direct to unit from 25 Canadian FDS 18 May 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Jul, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 1 Sep 1954. Admitted three more times to hosp. Failed to comply with military orders which cost money and time. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 59 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 14 Jul 2005 aged 75 years. |
| O'NEILL, Antony Gene | 14774 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Rangiora 19 Jan 1938. Antony is correct. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 7 May 1953. His preference was to be an anti-aircraft gunner. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Kaniere 28 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for Malaya and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 Jul 1955. Served in Korean waters Nov 1954–Mar 1955 and Malaysian waters. On return to Auckland 23 Jul 1955 he was drafted to Philomel before next going to sea in Lachlan. Advanced to Able Seaman 19 Aug 1956. Also served in Stawell where he carried out the duties of Navigator's Yeoman. Also regarded as 'an extremely keen, efficient and intelligent young Able Seaman'. Sent to the UK as a crewman for working up Taranaki, advanced to Leading Seaman while a member of the crew that brought that ship from the UK to NZ arriving in Sep 1961. Also served in Endeavour II. His last station was in Philomel where he was in the Training Division where his 'sense of responsibility and general smartness were of tremendous value to the Training Division'. DEE 18 Jan 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Thames, 4 Dec 2007 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| O'NEILL, Eric Nicholas | 208234 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Mataura, Southland 1 Jul 1927. Freezing worker for Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, Pareora and also farmhand. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 25 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo on 3 Oct 1951 and sailed to Pusan. Entered Korea 6 Oct 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day remaining with that unit his entire time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'NEILL, Frederick Robert | 206256 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Timaru 6 Jul 1927. Previous service in the RNZN with Service No 11375 and trade of Steward 1st Class. Then TSFD to 26 Bn. Motor Mechanic at Manaia, South Taranaki. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier 22 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 21 May 1952 and appointed Bty MT NCO. Back to Gunner/Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Oct 1952. Then to Bombardier 17 Dec 1952. Marched out to NZRTU as an Instructor 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas two years 170 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1953. Applied to join Regular Force and a Mechanic but did not proceed. Living in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1988. Died Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 18 Aug 1999 aged 72 years. |
| O'NEILL, Harold John | 33175 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/05/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Leeston, Canterbury 23 May 1932. Ex Regular Force cadet of only six moth's duration. Enlisted 17 Jan 1949 and discharged at his own request on 17 Jun 1949. Casual Labourer for NZ Railways, Eyreton Branch, near Kaiapoi. Attested 10 Aug 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 10 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. continued by Civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar 1954, entered Korea the following day and marched into 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy for course 6–11 Jun 1954. As the RNZA was withdrawn from Korea he was TSFD to RNZASC on 15 Oct 1954 and posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 5 days. Discharged 15 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 28 Oct 1965 aged 33 years. |
| O'NEILL, John Arthur (Red) | 208181 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/04/2053 | Born Gore 12 Oct 1929. Mechanic at the Ford Garage, Gore. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning 23 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 27 Aug 1951. Posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 28 Aug 1951. Posted to B Coy, 10 Tpt Coy 17 Mar 1952 and served from Pusan to 38th Parallel. Accidentally injured (broken ankle) and admitted to Norwegian MASH 17 Aug 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure and then to No.6 Convalescent Training Depot, RAMC. Discharged from No.6 CTD to NZ Base HQ then back to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 Feb 1953. Embarked 25 Mar 1953 on HMT New Australia to Australia and the final part of the journey to New Zealand travelling on the Wanganella to Wellington arriving 20 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 263 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Original medals lost in a house fire. Discharged from Kayforce 12 May 1953. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru, 9 Jul 2005 aged 76 years. |
| O'NEILL, John Austin (AKA Jack) | 203561 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 9 Sep 1929. Previous service in RNZAF with Service No 461616. Was then a merchant seaman with Northern Steamship Company for one year based in Auckland. Also served in BCOF, Japan. (827517, Private, NZ Medical Corps). Left NZ 15 Jul 1947, entered Japan 2 Aug 1947 and was posted to 6th NZ General Hospital. Returned 5 Oct 1948 and disembarked at Auckland. Was next a seaman from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mr P.J. O'Neill, Auckland. Before enlisting in Kayforce he was a Storeman for J.E. Sutcliffe at Auckland and had also worked as a telephone technician for one year. Attested 13 Sep 1950 for KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as regimental signaller in A Troop, 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged 28 Jul 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died New Lynn, Auckland, 14 Sep 2010, aged 81 years. |
| O’NEILL, Joseph | 12334 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, on 4 May 1928. He was a machinist before he entered the RNZN at Cook in London on 5 Jul 1948 as a Steward. He served in HMS Loch Achray which became HMNZS Kaniere and was a member of the ship’s company which sailed the ship to NZ. He served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Tutira on 4 [sic] Jul 1950 which sailed from Auckland together with Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950. Able Seaman O’Neill RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 in Pukaki and then served in Philomel and Taupo but did not return to Korea. DEE on 1 Aug 1951. He was entitled to the Korean Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and the KWSM but it is not known if he received these awards. |
| O'NEILL, Martin Edward | 206697 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Lower Hutt 16 Aug 1928. Storeman Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal Ararangi flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Flew by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 26 Army Dressing Station 24 Jun 1952 and was then TSFD to 8228 MASH (fever condition not serious) then to 8055 MASH. Discharged from 8055 MASH 18 Aug 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year 222 days. Discharged 8 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Foxton, 26 May 1997 aged 69 years. |
| O'NEILL, Patrick Charles | 206535 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Stratford Taranaki 7 Mar 1927. Came from Ngaere and was employed as a driver by Acetone Coy, Stratford. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 7 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for the sea trip to Pusan, entered Korea 10 Sep 1951 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached FAP NZRTU 16 Feb–31 Mar 1952. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly senior club player in Stratford.) Returned to 10 Tpt Coy at the conclusion of the Rugby Tour and CTBA NZRTU 31 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Aug 1952,Section 2i/c, Lance Corporal 6 Dec 1952, to Temporary Corporal 16 Dec 1952, Section Commander and to Corporal 29 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Stratford 25 Dec 1990 aged 63 years. |
| O'NEILL, Wilfred | 13731 | Chief Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Formby, Lancashire, UK, on 8 Sep 1921. Started in the trade of fitter before he entered the RN 22 Jun 1937 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Ganges and he advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Signalman Boy on 2 Oct 1938. Served in Drake for approximately seven weeks and was then drafted to Resource (Fleet Repair Ship) on 28 Nov 1938–8 Mar 1939. Drafted to Galatea (light cruiser completed 1935) on 11 Feb 1939. Specially Rated Ordinary Signalman on 9 Mar 1939. Advanced to Signalman on 7 Dec 1939. His first overseas service was in Malta and Alexandria but on the outbreak of war Galatea was ordered home. She took part in the Norwegian Campaign and took part of the Norwegian National Treasury to Britain. Wilfred O’Neill remained with the ship and had several adventures. On 4 Apr 1940 three Polish destroyers Burza, Grom and Błyskawica reached their new home-base Rosyth. In the afternoon they left the harbour with Galatea, her sister ship Arethusa and three destroyers. They were ordered to conduct a patrol in the North Sea and were later ordered to intercept German invasion groups heading for Norway. On 7 Sep 1940 the code word ‘Cromwell’ was issued meaning that the Germans might land in Kent at dawn. During that night Galatea was patrolling the Straits of Dover but did not contact any enemy forces. While returning to port she struck a mine off Sheerness and spent three months in dry dock. Wilfred O’Neill remained in Galatea and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) on 5 Mar 1941. Between 29 May 1941 and 24 May 1942 Wilfred O’Neill served in Aurora, light cruiser and the battleships Prince of Wales, Renown, Duke of York, Renown, Duke of York and Nelson. He served in many other ships and stations including Impregnable and during 1943 had moved to serve in stations in South and East Africa like Kongoni and Sheba and in India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) such as Braganza and Lanka. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals (Temporary) om 1 Sep 1942. He returned to Britain and served in Drake, Mercury, Raleigh and Drake where he advanced to Yeoman of Signals (Permanent) on 17 Jan 1946. He later served in Implacable (carrier) Illustrious (carrier) and Jamaica (cruiser) in which he served in Korea. Jamaica provided support for the landings at Inchon. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, The Defence Medal and War Medal. (Issued on 26 Nov 1949.) TSFD to RNZN on 21 Oct 1951. Entered the RNZN a Maori on 22 Oct 1951 as a Signalman and over the following two-days advanced to Leading Signalman and then Yeoman of Signals. He served in Philomel 24 Nov 1951–3 Jan 1952 and Tamaki from 4 Jan 1952 until drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served Philomel, Black Prince and Tamaki. DEE 21 Oct 1957. Awarded Korea Medal 2 Mar 1954 and UN Korea Medal 23 Jul 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. it is not known if his family claimed these awards in his behalf. I have no date or place of death. |
| O'PAI, Edward Dale | 15049 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Plymouth 26 Mar 1938. Scholar at New Plymouth Boy's High School before enlisting in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 4 Feb 1954. Advanced to Boy 1st Class in Tamaki 23 Jul 1954. One comment stated, “…you never got any moans from O'pai, he was a cheery likable lad, his kit was always tidy and maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness. He is an active participant in cricket and rugby.” Drafted to Hawea 17 Jan–14 Apr 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Apr–20 Sep 1955 which was by Jul put back into the Reserve Fleet and was laid up at Devonport. Drafted to Kaniere 21 Sep 1955–16 Jan 1956 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 26 Sep 1955. In Philomel for five days then drafted to Black Prince again 23 Jan–14 Feb 1957. In Philomel 15 Feb–5 Apr 1957. Drafted 6 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and worked up in conjunction with the RAN before moving onto serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ but he remained in that ship until 1 Dec 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 2 Dec 1958–27 Sep 1959 but by now she was in extended reserve. Also served in Lachlan and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Sep 1959. Served in Pukaki and Endeavour 7 Dec 1962–5 Mar 1964 and went in that ship to Antarctica as the NZ Support vessel possibly on two or three occasions. DEE 25 Mar 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| O'ROURKE, Daniel Garrett | 11406 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Napier on 9 Sep 1925. Employed as a fitter and turner before he entered the RNZN on 7 Feb 1947 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 20 Jun 1947. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 22 Jun 1948 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 22 Jul 1949. He served in Philomel from 1 Feb 1950 and was drafted to Tutira on 6 Oct 1950. As Tutira was already in Korea he took passage in Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. The date when he actually boarded Tutira is not known. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Daniel O’Rourke later served in Philomel, in the Reserve Fleet then served in Kiwi, Kiama and Bellona again. DEE on 9 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'SHEA, James William | 208410 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Reefton. Coalmine trucker at Burkes Creek, State Mine, Reefton. Attested 26 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Korea and entered that country 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Apr 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1954. Died Christchurch, 29 Apr 1997 aged 68 years. Brother of Kevin Michael O'Shea. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O'SHEA, Kevin Barry | 14258 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland on 6 Feb 1937. A schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel 12 May–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korea with the British Far East Fleet. Reported from Yong Pyong Do as dangerously ill in the Brit Com Hospital, Kure, Japan. Had been injured ashore on 23 Jan 1954. It is not certain when he came back to NZ but Pukaki RNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Aug 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZSGM (K). Discharged PUNS on 18 Jan 1955. Address on discharge Waiheke Island. Probably entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| O'SHEA, Kevin Michael | 208527 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Reefton 20 Nov 1926.Came from Christchurch and was employed as a farmer at Sefton. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 27 May 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 5 Jun 1952 and was posted to 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP J.R.B.D. in Japan for Cooking Course 19 Feb–3 Apr 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 6 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and then from Sydney to deplane Wellington 17 Feb 1954 from Teal flying boat. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1954. Died Christchurch, 21 May 2003, aged 76 years remains interred in the Services Section of the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. Brother of James William O'Shea. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O'SHEA, Patrick Leo | 208638 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 21/12/2053 | Born Timaru 16 Dec 1924. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII. Embarked on the Hospital Ship Maunganui at Auckland on 7 Mar 1945 and disembarked at Melbourne 23 Mar. Re-embarked with the 15th Reinforcements on 25 Mar and travelled to Egypt on HMT 91. Served in NZ Army Medical Corps (Private with Service No 631604) in the Hygiene Section at Maadi Camp. TSFD from Maadi Camp to Jayforce on 22 Oct 1945 and was taken on staff of 7 Gen Hospital in Italy where he was for about five months. Embarked at Naples 19 Feb 1946. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946, served in Jayforce and was posted to 6 NZ General Hospital. Left Japan 28 Aug 1946 bound for Sydney. Travelled from Sydney and disembarked Auckland 8 Nov 1946. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal. Storeman at Evans Flour Mill, Timaru. Attested 19 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal 2nd Flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by from Sydney to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZRTU 24 Jun 1953 and was then posted to NZ Base HQ 6 Aug 1953. Admitted to Brit Com General Hospital at Kure 19 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1953 to be evacuated to NZ on medical grounds. Deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1953 Served overseas in Korea one year 191 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Timaru? 12 Sep 2008 aged 83 years. |
| O'SHEA, Rex Cornelius | 675548 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/01/2053 | 17/08/2054 | Born Masterton 21 Jun 1931. Driver for Aerated Water Co, Masterton. Attested 15 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Feb 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Attached FAP to RASC NCO School 12 Apr–2 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 May 1953 and appointed Section 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Corporal 7 Jul 1953 and appointed Section Commander. Reduced by Commander Kay Force to rank of Driver 26 Dec 1953. Attached FAP 57 Coy RASC 27 Dec 1953–12 Jan 1954 for Wireless Course. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy then posted to NZ Base for RTNZ. Admitted Concord Hospital, Sydney for minor disability. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 and deplaned Harewood 17 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 202 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Oct 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Bn Wellington Regt) soon after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Another list shows his return date as 18 Aug 1954. Living at Pokeno 2002. Died Pukekohe 8 Feb 2010 aged 79 years. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O'SULLIVAN, Joseph Ewan (Joe) | 13426 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 1 Apr 1934. Enlisted in RNZN 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 13 Jun 1951 as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service. Served in Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951–2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 7 Jan 1952. On arrival in theatre he was drafted to Taupo 3 Feb 1952 to 25 Jan 1953 during which time the ship served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escorts. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 1 Oct 1952. Served in Black Prince 26 Jan 1953 to 20 Sep 1954 and was promoted Able Seaman on 1 Jan 1954. Also served in Hawea, Kaniere in the Far East and Hong Kong again and Black Prince again. Discharged from RNZN Apr 1961. Died Lower Hutt Hospital, 20 Jul 2006 aged 71 years. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| O'SULLIVAN, Kevin Vaughn | 11159 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Dannevirke on 8 Jun 1926. Employed as a farmhand on a sheep farm before he entered the RNZN on 30 Apr 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he like many others at the time was drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 3 Feb 1947–26 Jan 1948. Advanced to Able Seaman with Quarters Rating 3rd Class qualification on 30 Apr 1947. Drafted to Waiouru (where the RNZN had a signal station) 27 Jan–22 Sep 1948. He returned to Bellona then served very briefly in Kaniere followed by service in Philomel (Reserve Fleet–ship not shown) and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 17 May 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) He then served in Philomel and was DEE on 29 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| O'SULLIVAN, Theodore Timothy | 208639 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/06/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Blenheim 6 May 1929. Served in the Army March to Jul 1947 but was discharged. Fireman Superintendant, Central Fire Station, Christchurch. Attested 14 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 on medical grounds for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 25 days. Discharged 19 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2333 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Blenheim. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Blenheim, 17 Oct 2001 aged 72 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| O’TOOLE, Thomas Edward Christopher | 15672 | Acting Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 24 Nov 1937. Entered the Royal Marine School of Music as Boy Musn 2 on 17 Jun 1952. Advanced to Musn 2 on 24 May 1955 and was released on 26 Dec 1956 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 27 Dec 1956 as an Acting Steward (Acting Steward). On arrival in NZ he was first drafted to Philomel and was then drafted on 15 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Unfortunately, he was like several other NZ Stewards who were off-loaded in Singapore and replaced by Hong Kong Navy (British) Chinese. He did not get to Korea and was quartered in HMS Terror, Singapore until returned to Philomel on 21 Sep 1957. Advanced to Steward on 15 Sep 1957. Drafted to Lachlan on 2 Apr 1958 and was back in Philomel 8 Apr 1961. Drafted to Otago 16 Jul 1952. Drafted to Royalist 14 Jan 1963 and advanced to Acting Leading Steward on 12 Feb 1963 and to Leading Steward on 12 Feb 1964. DEE 18 Dec 1964. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and possibly PJM. Living in Rotorua circa 1970. |
| OAKDEN, Frank Michael (Mike) | 207814 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Masterton 4 Feb 1927. Enlisted in KMB on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Force Headquarters Signals Troop, Divisional Signals Company which became 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attd to HQ 16 Fd Regt and was involved in the Kap’young Battle 22–25 Apr 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2274 was sent 20 Aug 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Living in Dunedin in 1992. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin on 22 Feb 2019 aged 92 years. |
| OAKLEY, Lindsay Arthur | 208920 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/07/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born South Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Previous service in the Australian Army at home and in Korea. Served 12 months with 3 Bn Royal Australian Army until 1951. Stationed in Japan with the Mobile laundry 1951 to Nov 1952. Wanted to return to Korea but was unable to change to another unit. Discharged from Australian Army 9 Feb 1953. Awarded War Medal, Korean Medal UN Korea Medal and Presidential Citation. Came to New Zealand on 20 Feb 1953. Labourer in Selwyn Sawmills, Hororata, Canterbury. Attested 20 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jul 1953 on Teal flight for final leave in Australia. Emplaned Sydney 29 Jul 1953 for travel to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Aug 1953. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Aug 1953. Attached FAP to 25 Canadian FDS 14 Jun 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy, CTBA 18 Jun 1954. Negligently Driving a vehicle and was admitted Hosp 12 Feb 1955–accidentally injured (minor lacerations to head) in vehicle accident. Discharged from Brit Com Fd Hosp direct to unit 18 Feb 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955. Approval granted for discharge in Australia. Emplaned Qantas, Iwakuni for discharge in Australia 28 Apr 1955. Served in Korea as a member of the NZ Army one year 278 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1955 in Australia. Had previously been awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal for service with the Australian Army in Korea. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| OAKLY, Ian | 675283 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Masterton on 6 Dec 1932. He was an apprenticed plumber before he entered the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and was then drafted to Bellona on 27 Oct 1953–4 Apr 1954. He served in Lachlan where he advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 21 May 1954 and then to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He also served in DML 3566, Lachlan again and Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland to Australia 20 May 1957. After some exercises with the RAN carried onto Singapore and carried out a bombardment on suspected communist terrorist campsites near Kota Tinggi. From Singapore went to Hong Kong then back to Singapore. Returned to Hong Kong and then served briefly in Korean waters during a period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Dec 1958. Served in Endeavour and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 Dec 1959. DEE 20 May 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Apparently went back to plumbing in Masterton. |
| OAKLY, Richard George (Dick) | 675080 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/02/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Masterton 6 Mar 1932. He was a mechanic working for his father in Masterton. Served in 1st Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Wellington Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements and was attested at Masterton on 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned 24 Feb 1954 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Teal and Qantas fight via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 8 Mar 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 73 days. Discharged 24 Jun 1955 and posted to his former Territorial Force. Living at Tairua Nov 2000. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| OATES, James Forrester | 333083 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Gisborne 19 Jan 1931. Son of Harris John and Helen (nee Spittle) Oates. He was a shepherd at Branscombe Station, Pongaroa, before enlistment in Kayforce at Gisborne on 24 Mar 1954. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the following day. It was not long before he changed Corps and was posted to 10 (NZ) Coy, RNZASC on 12 Oct 1954. Admitted 121 US Evac Hosp 14–24 Oct 1955 then admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Oct–1 Nov 1955 and discharged direct to unit. was again admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13–16 Jan 1956 and again 31 Jan–2 Feb 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 273 days. Discharged 24 Jun 1956 and posted to a TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 13 Dec 2005 aged 74 years. |
| OCTOBER, Hapi | 204750 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Welcome Bay, Tauranga, on 17 Jan 1930. Served in RNZN 1945-1951. Enlisted in Kayforce on 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney Australia. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea on 13 Oct 1954. Driver B Platoon which was staffed mainly by Maori personnel (who apparently themselves gave the platoon the name ‘Black Watch’). Attached FAP to NZ Concert Party 12–17 Jan 1956. Spent most of the time in the Imjin River Area south of the 38th Parallel. Was involved in carrying troops, rations, fuel and ammunition. The fighting war was over but tension was still high. Attached FAP to NZ Concert Party 12–17 Jan 1956. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ for medical reasons, on RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 259 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1957. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded Queen's Service Medal, QB Hons 2005. President of Canterbury KVA. |
| ODLIN, Robert Walker | 206086 | Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2051 | Born Liverpool, UK, on 11 Sep 1916. Served in British Army 1935–1941; RAF 1941–48. Pilot from Paraparaumu. Entered into KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Forward Observation Officer with 161 Bty. Had a close call on one occasion when he with his signaller Lance Bombardier J. Thompson missed their correct destination and ended up in a Chinese position–only realising their mistake when they found three Chinese digging a slit-trench. They hastily retreated to their own lines. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Medically downgraded and was to be RTNZ, ETD 24 Jun 1951 by sea and arrived in NZ on 30 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1951 and posted to the Reserve of Officers. Joined Regular Force 4 Jan 1952. At the time of issue of the medals Captain Odlin was serving as a UN Observer in Pakistan. Regular Force 1952–53. Returned to UK and re-joined the British Army 1954. |
| OFFICER, Leslie William | 208180 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Invercargill 11 Dec 1928. Post & Telegraph Linesman at Invercargill. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Hie raining for Korea commenced in Burnham Camp and was sent to School of Signals, Trentham Camp, for Signals Training. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. Embarked 26 Aug at Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan, entering Korea 28 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 244 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Died Invercargill 20 Dec 1971 aged 43 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| OGILVY, James Morrin | 206534 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Mamaku, Rotorua 21 Jun 1929. Factory worker at Stratford but came from Takapuna, Auckland. Previous service in the RNZAF for one year in rank of Aircraftman 1st Class but was discharged at his own request. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1951 and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 18 Oct. Attached 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952–17 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Oct 1953. Later went to Australia. Died Adelaide, South Australia 6 Oct 2017 aged 88 years. Ancestry has changed surname Morrin to Moran. |
| OGLE, John William | 13462 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Whangarei on 16 Feb 1934. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 22 Sep 1950. Underwent his initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Mar 1951. Drafted to the cruiser Bellona for his first sea service on 13 Jun 1951. Also served in Hawea then Black Prince. Drafted to Kaniere on 24 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954. He served in Korean and in Malayan waters during the period Nov 1954–Jul 1955 (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Later served in Black Prince again. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks. Served in Seaman Branch Royalist during second commissioning. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but remained in Royalist. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Nov 1958. DEE 23 Feb 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Whangarei 20 Jan 2011 aged 76 years. |
| OLD, Charles Richard | 203653 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Morrinsville 11 Feb 1929. Cabinet maker for Jones Co, Tauranga. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached as Carpenter and Joiner in Artillery Platoon. Also attached for all purposes to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 13 Aug 1951–4 Jul 1952. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 18 Mar 1952. Promoted Corporal 1 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Living at Morrinsville Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Living in a rest home at Hamilton 2002. Died Hamilton 22 Oct 2012 aged 83 years. |
| OLDER, Raymond Francis Bernard | 783738 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born Greymouth 6 Apr 1931. Underwent training in 5th Intake CMT. From 1 Bn, Nelson Marlborough & West Coast Regt to RNZA. Surveyor for South Canterbury Catchment Board. Attested 8 Apr 1954 and appointed to Kayforce 19 Apr 1954. Emplaned Christchurch 30 Jun 1954 and travelled on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards by civil aircraft via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 3 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jul 1954 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. RTNZ before he had completed sufficient time and be recommended by Kayforce Commander to be promoted Lieutenant. RTNZ via Brisbane on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Served overseas 148 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Dec 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Continued service in the Territorial Force. 1995 NZ Army Gradation List shows him as Lieutenant in 1 Bn Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast Regt. Later Temporary Major, OC D Coy of his regiment. Living in Nelson 1996. Died Christchurch, 7 Mar 1998 aged 66 years. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| OLDFIELD, Peter | 14475 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Blackpool, Lancashire, UK, 13 Mar 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RN on 3 May 1951 as a Junior Radio Electricians Mate with Service No SFX 903981. His training was conducted in Collingwood. He served in Illustrious, Deadalus and Gannet where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate (Air) 2nd Class on and to Radio Electricians Mate (Air) 1st Class on 13 Sep 1953 and Illustrious again. Released from the RN on 28 Oct 1954 to the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 29 Oct 1954 as a Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class. He was in HMS Collingwood 1 Nov 1954–4 Feb 1955 then returned to Maori. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then in Black Prince and was drafted to Pukaki on 29 Jun 1955. Pukaki had sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. He may have been flown up to join his ship in Japan. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Back in NZ he served in Irirangi, Philomel, Irirangi, where he advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 15 Mar 1958. Served in Philomel 12 May 1958–16 Apr 1959. Drafted to Lachlan 17 Apr 1959 and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 15 Mar 1959 and to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electricians Mate on 13 Oct 1960. He returned to Irirangi once more before he was DEE on 9 Mar 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Later lived in Tokoroa. |
| OLDFIELD, Ronald Ernest James | 335417 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Penrose, Auckland, 17 Dec 1929. Clicker in the boot trade in 1953. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jul and entered Korea 25 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 21 Sep 1954 and to Corporal 27 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 174 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Feb 1955 and posted to 1 Field Ambulance in rank of Temporary Sergeant 28 Aug 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve 1 Apr 1959. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| OLDS, Ronald Leslie | 11780 | Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born on 3 Jul 1932. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Mar 1948. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Jul 1948, changed trade to Signalman Boy on 25 May 1959. Drafted to Bellona on 31 May 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 5 Jul 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Signalman on 5 Apr 1951. Served mainly on the west coast. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Passed through Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 10 Apr–13 Jun 1952 for further signals training. He then served in Black Prince, Tamaki, Lachlan and Philomel and was DEE on 4 Jul 1956. Re-entered the RNZN on 3 Sep 1958 as a Signalman. He served in Kaniere on 21 Oct 1958, Philomel, Royalist 4 Feb 1959–9 Jun 1960. Sent to Britain in Jan 1961 to become a crew member and sail Taranaki to NZ. He later served in Philomel, COMAUCK, Endeavour and Wakefield. Discharged to RA on 11 Apr 1970. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 16 Apr 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| OLIVER, Brian Michael | 15838 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 16 Oct 1938. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Mechanician (Engineering) 15 Mar 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class while training in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel 3 Sep 1956, to Black Prince on 14 Jan 1957 then to Royalist 2 Apr 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 16 Apr 1957. Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he was drafted to Philomel on 31 Oct Sep 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 9 Mar 1959 back to Philomel 28 Sep 1960 and then to Kaniere 31 Oct 1960 until she was paid off during Dec 1960. He then served Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Rotoiti 13 Jan 1962. As part of Operation Deep Freeze, Rotoiti was fitted out as a weather picket ship and to act as a Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel for American aircraft flying between Christchurch and McMurdo Sound in Antarctica. She undertook perhaps one or two tours of duty (of 10–12 days on station), during the summer of 1962. This was hard work in the Southern Ocean took a great toll on the vessel. He returned to Philomel 28 Sep 1962 and was then drafted to Endeavour 1 Apr 1963. Endeavour undertook several voyages into southern waters including one in Apr-May 1963, where she spent 42 days continuously at sea, travelling 6,950 miles. Brian returned to Philomel 20 Oct 1964 and was DEE 29 Oct 1964. His medals are possibly NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM. Died Christchurch or Rangiora 14 May 2009 aged 70 years. |
| OLIVER, Douglas Anthony (Doug) | 203849 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/02/2053 | May have been Born Te Awamutu. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950,Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni on 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ To attend an OCTU course at Waiouru Camp. Arrived Auckland on 16 Jul 1951 for commissioning course at Waiouru Camp. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked for Korea with 3rd Reinforcements on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on the troopship HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Troop Leader, 6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu 3 Mar 2010, aged 84 years. |
| OLIVER, Rodney King | 15393 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Lower Hutt 4 Jan 1940. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 19 May 1955. His training was in Tamaki where he advanced from Boy 2nd Class to Junior Seaman on 3 Sep 1956. Drafted to Philomel 4 Jan 1957 for further training. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he was drafted to Black Prince on 16 Sep 1958. RUN on 3 Oct 1958 but recovered on 10 Oct 1958 and sent back to Black Prince. Dismissed HM Service on 29 Oct 1958. |
| OLIVER, Wilfred | 208582 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Nelson 20 Jun 1922. Plasterer for J.L. Weeks of Nelson. Served in Jayforce as William Dolla O’Neil. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and served in 3Bn. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 13 Sep 1948. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 22 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, flown by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 2 Jul 1952. Served in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 14–26 Sep 1952 and was discharged direct to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Nov 1952 and again discharged direct to unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to N Z Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 16 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington 29 Mar 1954 by Teal flight. Served in Korea one year 279 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jun 1954. Died Christchurch 19 May 2007 aged 79 years. |
| OLLIVER, Darcy Athol | 211111 | Driver | Brit Com Base Provost Coy | RNZ Provost Corps | 25/06/2053 | 21/06/2055 | Born Pahiatua 7 May 1930. Policeman at New Plymouth. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements at New Plymouth on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney as a Driver, RNZASC. Travelled on by civil air to deplane Japan 28 Jun 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ 17 Jul 1953 and the same day was attached FAP Brit Com Base Provost Company. On 30 Aug 1953 Darcy Olliver was TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Provost Corps and promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. He was attached FAP to No.1 Section Brit Com F.M.A. 15 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 16 Oct 1953 and joined his unit at Seoul. Ceased to be attached on 4 Dec 1954 and soon after emplaned Japan 19 Dec tor RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Auckland from RNZAF Hastings on 21 Dec 1954. Emplaned Auckland 4 Feb 1955 to return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Feb 1955 and re-joined Brit Com Base Provost Coy on 14 Feb 1955. He does not appear to have been reposted to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 11 Sep 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K), Entitled to NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 22 Nov 2011 aged 81 years. |
| OLLIVER, Desmond (Des or Horse) | 206091 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Wellington 26 Sep 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16 p.100 as 829038, Private, 2 Battalion. Slaughterman from Greytown. Next-of-kin Mrs J.E. Olliver (mother) Greytown. Served in Japan 15 Jul 1947–22 Sep 1948. Served in 3 Bn, NZ Regt and in Tokyo Bn. On RTNZ he was a carpenter at Rehab Carpenter Training School Masterton. Attested in KMB at Masterton 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2303 was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains to this day. Living in Johnsonville, Wellington, circa 1999. Died Johnsonville, 24 Aug 2000. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| OLSEN, Allan Sydney | 204686 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Whakatane 29 Nov 1927. Plasterer for Tauranga Wall Board Coy, Tauranga. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Trained for Korea in Papakura Camp. Was sent to Rangitoto Island 5–13 Oct 1953 to dismantle War Dept Property. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 1 Nov 1953. M/O to and attached FAP CATC Inchon for training course 14 Feb–7 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 16 Mar 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954 and appointed 2i/c Gun. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 4) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 39 days. Discharged 8 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Cambridge 1 Jun 1990 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| OLSEN, Brian | 330598 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Auckland 8 Oct 1931. Labourer for Paramount Bedding Co, Auckland. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 27 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Mar, entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14–16 Apr 1954 and discharged to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 3 May 1954 and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS to unit on 8 May 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6 Sep 1954 and was discharged from 121 Med Evac Hosp to unit 11 Sep 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Coy RNZASC and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955 and M/I to new unit 17 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955 from Teal flight. Served overseas one year 60 days. Discharged 9 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| OLSEN, Kenneth Vance | 514318 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 31 Mar 1933. Underwent training as a CMT soldier and at completion of his TF training was posted to the 3” Mortar Pl, Support Coy, Hauraki Regt located at the Waihi Drill Hall. His Platoon Sergeant was Sergeant Jack Black from Katikati. He then went to Wellington to work and TSFD to the Wellington Regt before moving to Auckland. Then became a factory hand at Hardies Fibrolite, Penrose. Attended Annual Camps in 1952 and 1953. TSFD from the TF to enter the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. Was in Tamaki and Philomel until 20 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Apr 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman 17 Feb 1955. Nominated for Underwater Control 3rd Class course while in Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 11 Jun 1958 which was before his ship RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. In Philomel 12 Jun 1958–10 Jul 1959. Drafted to Kaniere 11 Jul 1959–21 Dec 1960. In Philomel 22 Dec 1960 to complete his engagement. DEE 22 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| OLSEN, Selwyn (Keith John) | 207919 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Grey Lunn, Auckland, 11 Sep 1925. Previous service in Jayforce but did not proceed overseas. Employed as an apiarist in Invercargill. Enlisted in KMB 20 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Disciplinary breaches resulted in detention while training for Korea. Similar disciplinary events coloured his service in the Army. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. TSFD to Kayforce X(iv) List 1 Feb 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt Sigs Troop and attached FAP NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1951. His time in Korea was mainly spent in and out of hospital and punishments and in Reinforcement training unit. Served very little time in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce on 13 Oct 1952 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM in Mar 2011. |
| ORANGE, Cecil Mason (Snow) | 207769 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Christchurch 12 Apr 1924. Served in NZ Division of the Royal Navy 1939–41 (Service No NZ1799) as Seaman Boy. Served in HMS Achilles 7 Oct 1940–27 Apr 1941. Discharged as unsuitable for Naval Service. Served as a Gunner from 4 Sep 1942 until 26 Aug 1943. At the Godley Head Heavy Battery but was then discharged. Also had six years of service in the Merchant Navy. Applied for Jayforce in 1947 but was not accepted. Professional hunter (deer stalker) from Cass. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and went into camp. Promoted Temporary Bombardier at Waiouru 12 Nov 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 162 Bty on Charlie 1 Gun. Demoted to Gunner 1 Jun 1951. Served overseas one year 181 days. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 29 Jul 1952. Died Christchurch, 14 Mar 1996 aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ORDISH, Ronald Ross | 204151 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born New Plymouth 7 Mar 1928. Enlisted in 2 NZEF for Jayforce service but was discharged within three weeks being under-age. Farm labourer at Awakino, North Taranaki. Enlisted on 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug and disembarked Pusan on 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2316 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| ORMOND, Andrew Gordon | 569167 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Mahia, Hawkes Bay 7 Jun 1930. Attested 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Remained at NZRTU until posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Although posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt he actually served in Sigs Troop RHQ, 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on compassionate grounds to assist elderly father (Major G Ormond who served in 2 NZEF during WWII) on family farm. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 14 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM. Died 17 Jul 2005 Mahia, Hawkes Bay aged 75 years. The Ormond family Wairoa and Mahia are closely related. His grandfather Mr George Canning Ormond had 12 sons and four daughters. One Son Lieutenant A. Ormond was killed at the S0mme during the Great War while serving with the Manchester Regt. Eight sons were representative footballers and Jack Ormond became an All Black. At one time the Ormond family fielded their own seven-a-side football team. Further family history can be found in the Gisborne Herald of 12 Nov 1939. |
| ORMOND, Aubrey Wiliam | 211013 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wairoa, north of Napier 13 Jun 1926. Employed as a labourer at Mahia. Three months previous service in the Army. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 15 Oct 1952. After training in Papakura and Waiouru went on final leave. Emplaned 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni Japan, 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 26 Mar and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Granted a six-month extension to his TOD in Korea. Posted to Brit Com Salvage and Disposal Unit, in Japan, 21 Oct 1954. Granted a further 12 months extension 21 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Mar 1955 and appointed Lance Corporal Driver Issues then appointed Corporal Driver. Promoted Lance Bombardier 24 Sep 1955. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed Postal Orderly Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 2 Feb 1956 and was promoted Bombardier 7 May 1956. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas three years 96 days. Discharged 18 Oct 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 26 Jan 1961. His death notice has his name as William Aubrey ORMOND. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ORMOND, Benjamin (Ben Kaimoana) | 206326 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Wairoa, East Coast, on 5 Sep 1923. Farmer from Opoutama. Previous service NZ Military Forces 1942 with Service No 817639 in HQ 7th Inf Bde. Served in 28 (Maori) Battalion in Italy departing with the 12th Reinforcements from NZ on 29 Jun 1944. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944. Embarked Alexandria 24 Sep 1944 for Italy. Embarked for NZ 31 Dec 1945 and returned to this country on 23 Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Went back to farming in Wairoa. Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft at Whenuapai. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Disembarked in Korea 11 Dec 1950. Appointed Gun Number 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Jul 1951 and appointed Gun No.1. Attached FAP to NZRTU on Cadre NCO course 4 Dec 1951 to 9 Jan 1952 but reverted to the rank of Gunner on this course. It was unfortunate as he was the only person on the course who was not an NCO. Returned to 16 Fd Regt and was promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Gun 2i/c. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 26 Feb 1952. Promoted Bombardier 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the journey from Sydney in the Teal flying boat Aranui deplaning Wellington 9 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2319 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in Opoutama, Wairoa County. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Cousin of Jose Ormond q.v. Died Hastings 26 Apr 2010 aged 86 years and buried Wairoa Cemetery. |
| ORMOND, Dudley | 568020 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/12/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Wairoa 19 Nov 1931. Station hand on Mr Dudley Ormond's farm (his father) Mahia Beach, East Coast. First Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in Hawkes Bay Regt. Enlisted 9 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn. Entered Korea 21 Dec 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 25 Jan 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and discharge. He was the only son and was needed to run the large station owing to the poor health of his father and difficulty obtaining good staff. Deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 316 days. Awarded the UN Korea Medal (RO 69/53 of 24 Dec 1953). SOS Kayforce 20 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 13 Jul 1991 aged 59 years. |
| ORMOND, Edward Henry | 206736 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 07/09/2052 | Born in Taihape 12 Jan 1920. Joined the Territorial Force in 1937. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII in 13 Heavy Battery, at Narrow Neck, Devonport, and Whangaparaoa. Also trained in 1 Army Tank Battalion in Waiouru in 1942 but was discharged 5 Feb 1943 having been medically downgraded. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on the Teal flying boat Ararangi to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on the same day. Thought to have been taken on as a bulldozer driver for the regiment. Admitted 25 Army Dressing Station 19 Jul and was then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 15 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 130 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medically discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane 23 Nov 2007 aged 87 years. |
| ORMOND, Jose Osborne | 206634 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Mahia 21 Jul 1924. Home service in 2 NZEF during WWII from 1 Mar 1945 to 17 Sep 1945 with Service No 641842. Station Hand at Huanui Station, Tolaga Bay. Served in Jayforce departing NZ 16 Jul 1947. Served in 2 Bn NZ Regt and was promoted Lance Corporal then Corporal section commander. Attached FAP Brit Com Base Kure 30 Mar–17 May 1948, before returning to his battalion. RTNZ on the Westralia and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Railwayman at Opoutama, Wairoa. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcement. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on the Wanganella to Sydney and disembarked 2 Feb 1952. Accommodated at Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, embarked Sydney 3 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire. Disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Attached FAP CATC, Hiro, Japan 22 Mar–9 Apr 1952, Artillery Signals course “…showed himself completely reliable and capable of working without supervision. A first-class signaller.” Travelled by sea and disembarked Pusan 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 15 Apr 1952 as a Gun Number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed Gun No.1 on 1 Feb 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 21 Mar 1953 while still holding that appointment. Promoted Sergeant 6 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 286 days. Discharged 14 Feb 1954. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His WWII medals were unclaimed until 1999. Died at home, Mahia 28 Feb 2022 aged 97 years. He was laid at Kaiuku Marae and after his funeral he was buried in the Ruawharawhara Urupa, Mahia. |
| ORMOND, Peter Silas | 211014 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Mahia 5 Jan 1930. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt as regimental signaller 8 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 202 days. SOS of Kayforce 12 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and the KWSM. Died 7 Mar 2006 aged 76 and was buried in Mahia, Hawkes Bay. Brother of Aubrey Ormond q.v. |
| ORMOND, Richard | 568787 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wairoa 18 Sep 1931. Served in 7th Intake CMT recruit and serving TF soldier in Hawkes Bay Regt. Enlisted 8 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Then travelled from Sasebo to Pusan by boat. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953, entered Korea 18 Dec and M/I 16 Fd Regt 21 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Mar 1954 and appointed Sanitary NCO but reverted to Gunner 1 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Brisbane or Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas 358 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ORMSBY, Abraham Tony (Abe) | 204444 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born Otorohanga 4 Jun 1929. New Zealand Railways Porter Putaruru. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey by air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Remained at until posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and arrived at 16 Fd Regt on the same day. Sent to Kure for downgrading, unfit for service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 260 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 26 Jul 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Whitianga, 4 Jan 2009 aged 79 years. Buried Buffalo Cemetery, Coromandel. |
| ORMSBY, Ika | 459703 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 15/04/2055 | Born Otorohanga 15 Sep 1931. Farmer from Otewa, near Otorohanga. Was also a linesman for State Hydro at Otorohanga. Serving TF soldier. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 17 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 14 Oct 1953 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Posted to NZ Base HQ after discharge from hospital. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 7 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC as a Driver on 9 Nov 1954. Granted a six-month extension to his service in Korea 14 Mar 1955. RTNZ urgently on compassionate grounds. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni 12 Apr 1955 bound for Sydney and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 35 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Returned initially to Otorohanga. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waikato Public Hospital, Hamilton 20 Mar 2017 aged 86 years. |
| ORMSBY, Richard Taylor | 33968 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 13/10/2054 | Born Tauranga 18 Jan 1929 and was living at Whakamarama, a farming community west of the city. Ex Regular Force soldier who had served in RNZE, Northern Districts Constr Sqn, as a carpenter and joiner from 21 Sep 1949 until 24 Apr 1951. Discharged at own request. Drain layer for C.N. Baigent, Judea, Tauranga. Attested 8 Dec 1953 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jun and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 134 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Oct 1954. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Brisbane, Queensland Australia 29 Jun 2017 aged 88 years. |
| ORSBORN, William Maxwell | 203562 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Whanganui 17 Dec 1926. Previous service in RNZAF (Service No 47331) for 12 months in the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class. Assistant Manager/floor-man for Selfridges Ltd, Karangahape Road, Auckland. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Signaller. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Nov 1952 and appointed Troop Driver Operator. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 26 Jan 1952 and appointed Battery Commander's Assistant. Promoted Bombardier 1 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flying-boat Awatere ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 220 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Died Whangarei 7 Jul 1990 aged 63 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| OSBORNE, Brian Mitchell | 15345 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Brian Mitchell Osborne was born on 10 Sep 1938. He entered the RNZN on 10 Mar 1955 as a Junior Assistant Cook. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and had further training in Philomel 14 Oct 1955–11 May 1956, but changed to Junior Assistant Steward on 9 Jan 1956. Advanced to Assistant Steward on 10 Mar 1956. Drafted briefly to Lachan then returned to Philomel. He served in Hawea, Philomel, Lachlan and Philomel and advanced to Steward on 10 Mar 1957. Drafted on 30 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. On arrival in Singapore he like several others was replaced by Chinese naval Stewards from Hong Kong. He was then RTNZ and was back in Philomel by 20 Sep 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. He also served in Rotoiti, Endeavour, Royalist, Kaniere and was in the ship’s company which brought Taranaki to NZ in 1961. He returned to Britain and was also a member of the ship’s company which brough Waikato to NZ after commissioning on 16 Sep 1967. The highest rate he achieved was Acting Leading Steward. DEE 9 Sep 1968. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and PJM. He died on 29 Sep 2008 aged 72 years. His family was issued NZDSM (R) in Sep 2012. |
| OSBORNE, David Edward | 14488 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Paignton, Devon, UK, on 20 Jun 1937. Entered the Royal Navy 7 Jul 1953 as Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/J 928168 and underwent training at St Vincent a RN boy and junior training establishment at Gosport, Hampshire. He also served in Maidstone a submarine depot ship. He gained parental consent to leave the RN to join the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Mar 1955 as Ordinary Seaman at Maori, London and embarked the RMS Ruahine bound for NZ on 25 Mar 1955. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Philomel. Drafted to Kiwi as an Able Seaman 9 Jul 1955–8 Jan 1957. In Philomel 9 Jan 1957–5 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ but he remained in that ship until 1 Dec 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 2 Dec 1958–27 Sep 1959. Drafted to Lachlan 28 Sep 1959–4 Jan 1960 in Philomel 5 Jan–29 May 1960. Sent to the UK to be one of the crew to sail Taranaki to NZ but was held on the books of Maori until 27 Mar 1961. Taranaki was commissioned 28 Mar 1961. He was part of the crew to bring this ship to NZ but stayed in her until 11 Jan 1962. He became a member of the Weapon Mechanic Experiment, showed initiative, was an intelligent and reliable member of the Weapons Mechanic Experiment. He was regarded as an asset to the ship. In Philomel 12 Jan–8 Mar 1962. Drafted to Taranaki 9 Mar 1962–9 Jun 1963. DEE 25 Jun 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| OSBORNE, Philip Henry | 896253 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Infantry Corps | 26/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Timaru, 17 Aug 1932. Journalist for the Timaru Herald. Completed CMT training and became a Lance Corporal in 3 Field Dressing Station, RNZAMC. Temporary Lieutenant, 26 Oct 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Attached FAP 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy13 Nov 1954 and entered Korea the same day. Admitted Brit Com Field Hosp Korea 27 Jan 1955 then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure until discharged 2 Mar 1955. Re-admitted 6–22 Mar 1955. Promoted Lieutenant, 1 Dec 1954. Appointed Public Relations Officer NZ Kayforce 1 Jul 1955. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy or with NZ Base HQ for most of his time in Korea. Attached Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo, 21–25 Sep 1955. Promoted Captain, 1 Oct 1955. Relinquished appointment of PRO Served 22 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed the journey from Australia by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 164 days. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1956 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Stated, “…he never wished to experience two winters of snow and ice again”. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 6 Nov 2015 aged 83 years. |
| OSBORNE, Sonny | 204630 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Waipawa 25 Dec 1929. Labourer for J.J. Craig, Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Jul 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 144 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force for eight years on 6 Jun 1955. Emplaned 14 Nov 1955 in service aircraft for Malaya and deplaned Kuala Lumpur 16 Nov 1955. Served as Trooper, 1 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya. Emplaned Changi 29 Nov 1957 for RTNZ. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia, Jan 1956. Posted to RNZASC Transport Depot Auckland but was discharged 3 Apr 1958. Entitled to NZOSM. NZ SAS in this period did not qualify for PJM. |
| OTI, Thomas Richard (HERANGI) | 331716 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Ngaruawahia 9 Mar 1931. Serving TF soldier and farmer from Tuakau. Enlisted under the surname of OTI. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1953. Held on strength of NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 3–17 Nov 1953 and again 30 Nov–10 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 29 Dec 1953. Entered Korea 30 Dec 1953 and M/I to the unit 31 Dec. Accidentally injured 15 Jun 1954 and admitted to hospital. TSFD to 121 Evacuation Hospital with injury to right eye. Then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 Jul 1954. Admitted to hospital on several other occasions with minor complaints. Injured on the night of 14–15 Sep 1954 when he chopped his toe with a fire axe. Recommended he be RTNZ as soon as possible. Emplaned Iwakuni on RNZAF Hastings 1 Nov 1954 and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 17 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Dec 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Later became the Revd T.R.O. Herangi. Died Te Kuiti, 29 Mar 1990 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| OTIMI, David Rewi | 329652 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Tokaanu 5 Feb 1933. Mechanic for Public Works Department, Taumarunui. CMT trainee in 1953. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 at New Plymouth. Emplaned 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai and flew via Norfolk Island, Australia Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 6 Jan 1955. Served most of his time in the area of Gloster Valley. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hasting for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged 13 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died at his home in Taumarunui 1 May 2015 aged 82 years. |
| OTIMI, Konaki | 460272 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 29/01/2054 | Born Te Kuiti on 30 Aug 1930. Farmhand from Te Kuiti. His called name reported variously as Konaki, Komaki and Koriki. Enlisted 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1953 and entered Korea the following day. Emplaned Japan 25 Jan 1954 for RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Served overseas 339 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 7 Mar 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to the farm and was involved in shearing as well as farm work. Enlisted in Regular Force 6 May 1959 was posted to 1 NZ Regt. Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 on the troopship TSS Captain Cook and disembarked at Penang on 25 Nov 1959. Marched into Sobraon Camp at Taiping and taken on strength of 2 NZ Regt. Was involved in operations against the Communist insurgents during the emergency. Departed Sobraon Camp 27 Sep 1961 and emplaned Changi, Singapore 29 Sep 1961 for RTNZ. Deplaned Whenuapai 1 Oct 1961. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Posted to 2 NZ Regt, Burnham Camp. Attended Regimental Police Course at Papakura 19–27 Sep 1962. Emplaned Whenuapai 9 Jul 1964 for return to Malaysia and deplaned Changi, Singapore 10 Jul 1964. Marched into 1 RNZIR at Terendak Camp 13 Jul 1964. 8 Platoon, C Coy 1964–65. Promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Section Commander. Served in East Malaysia (Sarawak) 17 May 1965 Attended Infantry All Arms Course at Jungle Warfare School, Kota Tinggi 28 Feb–15 Apr 1966. Served again in Sarawak 1966. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Emplaned Changi 16 Nov 1966 for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 18 Nov. Posted to National Service Training Unit, Burnham Camp. Promoted Corporal on 6 Feb 1967 with seniority from 28 Oct 1966. Attended Instructors Course at Waiouru. Appointed Pl Sergeant, C Coy, 2 RNZIR 7 Mar 1972 and promoted Temporary Sergeant 19 Mar 1973. Discharged 6 May 1979. Died Te Kuiti, 6 Jan 1995. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Died Te Kuiti 6 Jan 1995 aged 64 years. |
| OTTAWAY, Pat (Patricia) | 0 | Ms | — | Concert Party | 30/06/2052 | 16/08/2052 | Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Coral Morrall and Pat each had six or seven evening gowns in mostly pastel shades and made in misty nylon nets, tulles, etc., over glittering lame sheathes. For daytime shows they wore uncrushable linens, nylons, cottons etc. Both Carol and Pat thought that nylon was “a gift from heaven” for women undertaking such a tour and each expressed an anxious hope that an iron would be occasionally forthcoming in the Korean wastes. For travelling and everyday wear they were provided with battledress blouses and slim fitting skirts. Blond singer from Devonport in the Concert Party. All members were temporary New Zealand Army members during their tours and all received the British Korea Medal and the United Nations Medal for Korea if there before the Ceasefire, while after the Ceasefire they received the UN Medal. |
| OTTO, Ronald Walter | 12099 | Sick Berth Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ponsonby, Auckland, on 9 Jun 1929. Employed as a Laboratory Assistant before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1948 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (SBA). He was trained in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 3 Feb 1949. He served in Tamaki, Philomel and Kiwi here he advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant on 1 Apr 1951. He served again in Philomel 26 Jan 1951–15 Jan 1953 and then served in Black Prince 16 Jan–1 Nov 1953. Advanced to Sick Berth Petty Officer on 1 Jun 1953. His service continued in Philomel, Tamaki, Toroa and Philomel. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Discharged 2 Dec 1960 BNPS. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| OUTTRIM, Maurice Chanel | 208235 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Hamilton 9 Apr 1927. Plumber for Jenkins Mack Ltd, Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in the Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. CTBA 16 Fd Regt 7 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Aug 1952 but reverted to Driver after an accident. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 10 Sep 2006 aged 76 years. |
| OWEN-COOPER, Christopher | 207897 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/04/2051 | Born Winton, Southland 26 Jun 1920. Labourer. Served in 15 Heavy Battery before WWII. Attested in 2 NZEF 20 Feb 1940 and was posted to 6 Fd Regt NZA with Service No 24460. Embarked 27 Aug 1940 and disembarked Egypt 1 Oct 1940. He served in Operation Lustre and fought the German force in Greece and Crete. Served in both 6 (NZ) Fd Regt and 32 (NZ) Fd Regt. Promoted Bombardier 25 Jul 1945. Back in Egypt he served in the Western Desert battles. Reported SAFE 10 Oct 1942 (Second Battle of Alamein). Battle casualty 17 May 1943. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 5 Oct 1943. TSFD to NZ Roll 27 Dec 1943. Embarked Tewfik 8 Jan 1944 and RTNZ (2nd Furlough draft). Attached Area 12 Pool Invercargill 13 Mar 1944. Re-embarked for Middle Est 29 Jun 1944 and disembarked Egypt 2 Aug 1944 from HMT 84. Embarked Alexandria for Italy as Sergeant 19 Aug 1944. Embarked Italy and disembarked Port Said 23 Feb 1945. Embarked for RTNZ 17 Mar 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed by Farmers Concrete Products, Winton. Enlisted in KMB in Aug 1950. Posted to 16 (NZ) Fd Regt 13 Sep 1950. From Temporary Bombardier to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950. To be Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 7 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 7 Jan 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Reinforcement Training Unit 6 Mar 1951. TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Mar 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Apr 1951 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds via AMF Wing Gen Hosp Concord, Sydney and disembarked Wellington 3 Apr 1951 from the Monowai ex Sydney. Served in Korea 115 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals which were sent to Winton. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died during 2000 aged 79 or 80 years. |
| OWEN, Bruce Christopher | 13663 | Writer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Huntly, Waikato, on 8 Feb 1933. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1951 a probationary Writer. His basic naval training was in Tamaki and his training as a writer was in Philomel. Advanced to Writer on 24 Dec 1951. Drafted to Bellona 17 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953 then to Philomel 12 Jan 1953–7 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 8 Mar 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Bruce Owen advanced to Leading Writer on 15 Jul 1954. Kaniere RTNZ about 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Philomel 24 Oct 1955 followed by Lachlan 16 Jan 1956. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer (Local) on 17 Jan 1956 but he relinquished this rate and returned to Leading Writer on 27 Mar 1956. Drafted to Philomel 30 Mar 1956 and again advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer (Local) on 30 Mar 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer Writer on 1 Jun 1956. His service continued in Pukaki and Philomel and he was DEE on 28 Jun 1959. Apparently later became a concrete batcher with Firth Concrete Ltd, Tokoroa. Awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| OWEN, Ronald Arthur Francis | 13952 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 26 Apr 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Sep 1951 as Boy 2nd Class. After basic training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona from 30 May 1952 to 12 Jan 1953 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jan 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Australia and Singapore. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Oct 1953. RTNZ via Singapore and Fiji and arrived in Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Philomel on shore duties. Served in Pukaki on Operation Grapple monitoring of Nuclear Testing at Christmas Island in 1956. Served in Royalist (19 days) and Hickleton (47 days) during Confrontation with Indonesia. Medal with ‘Borneo’ clasp issued on 12 Dec 1968 to recipient in KIAMA. Appointed MBE (Military) 1981. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal in Mar 1984. Also awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZ Special Service Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal with clasp and KWSM. Discharged from RNZN. Re-entered the RNZN in Apr 1988 and served for another six years completing over 40 years’ service in uniform. Discharged from RNZN as Warrant Officer 1994. Had been involved with the Commonwealth Games, The Polynesian Canoe Festival and the Whitbread Round-the-World Yacht race. Living at West Harbour, Auckland, 2004. |
| OWENS, Robert Morriss | 13376 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington 17 Jun 1934. Employed as a carpenter’s helper before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a 16-year-old Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Bellona on 8 May 1951. He served in Kaniere then Bellona again and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 17 Dec 1951. He then served in the Reserve Fleet (based in Philomel) 12 Jan–20 Feb 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Mar 1953. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend a training course 22 Feb–28 May 1953. He then served in Philomel, Hawea 23 Nov 1953–8 Jan 1954 and Kiwi, Philomel again before he was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ 21 May 1956. He then served in Philomel 7 Aug 1956–10 Oct 1957. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 7 Feb 1957 but relinquished that rate and reverted to Able Seaman on 4 Jun 1957. He later served in Lachlan, 11 Oct 1957–27 Sep 1959 and Black Prince 28 Sep 1959–2 Jun 1960. DEE 16 Jun 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died New Lynn, Auckland, 4 Mar 1995 aged 61 years. |
| OXENHAM, Francis Stanley (Frank) | 206698 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Wellington 28 Nov 1929. Salesman for S.L. Gibbons Waverly, Whanganui. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Ararangi 2nd flight Teal to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Embarked Sasebo 24 Apr 1952 disembarked Korea and posted to 16 Fd Regt 27 Apr 1952. M/O 14 Jul 1952 and attached FAP NZRTU (for CATC course). CTBA NZRTU and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 21 Sep 1952. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 24 Jun and M/I to NZ Base HQ 30 Jun 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Sep 1953 and discharged 2 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 221 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2338 was sent on 30 Jul 1957 to an address in NaeNae, Lower Hutt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested 7 Jun 1955 in Regular Force parent Corps RNZ Sigs. Served as Trooper in NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya 1955–57. Signaller Regt ‘Q’ Element. RTNZ for medical reasons Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Discharged 27 Feb 1965 having completed nine years 266 days service. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 26 Mar 2019 aged 90 years. |
| OXENHAM, John Stuart | 206921 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Palmerston North 11 Apr 1929. Farmer at Ruatoria. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 21 Aug 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt 22 Feb 1953 and attached FAP to CATC Inchon. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 15 Mar 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 28 Jun 1953 and M/I 16 Fd Regt, CTBA to CATC 8 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Nov 1953, Lance Bombardier (Temporary Bombardier) 21 Dec 1953 and to Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. M/O to 1 Comwel Div Main for PT Course 8 and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 26 Sep 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1954. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 23 Apr 1954. Served in Korea one year 260 days. Discharged 31 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North on 26 Sep 2018 aged 87 years. |
| OXFORD, Stephen Robert | 204265 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 20/08/2053 | Born Auckland 2 Nov 1930. Employed as a fitter and turner for L.W. Flynn & Co, Ellerslie, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained for Korean service in Papakura and at RNZEME School Trentham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (5th Flight) to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD ex NZRTU. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 14 May 1953, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged 15 May 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 18 Jun 1953. Medically re-boarded 30 Jul 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll for RTNZ (Medical). Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 on Qantas flight and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 110 days. He was under treatment at Middlemore Public Hospital, Auckland, for some months. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland during 1994 aged 63 or 64 years. |
| OZANNE, Reginald Wyllie | 14681 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born St Kilda, Dunedin 11 Jan 1936. Employed as a NZ Railways clerical cadet before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1953 as a Junior Acting Cook. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Philomel and continued as an Acting Cook. Served in Tui and was drafted to Bellona on 10 Dec 1953 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 15 May 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 4 Oct 1954 then back to Philomel 26 Jan 1955. He again served in Black Prince 27 Jan 1955–4 Apr 1956. He served in Irirangi 5 Apr 1956–26 Mar 1957. Drafted on 27 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. She was in the Korea area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) Local) on 22 Jul 1960 but he relinquished this rate on 7 Feb 1961. Sent to Britain and was attached to Maori before being drafted to Taranaki on 28 Mar 1961 and a member of the ship’s company to sail this vessel to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. His final service was in Philomel from 21 Nov 1961 until he was DEE on 10 Jan 1962. He went back to Dunedin and took up an appointment with the Dunedin City Corporation at the Anderson’s Bay Crematorium. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Whangarei 28 Sep 2016 aged 80 years. |
| PACEY, Arthur | 207202 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Kaikoura 4 Dec 1924. Previous service in the Army (638825, Manawatu Mounted Rifles 12 Dec 1943 to 18 Feb 1944) and RNZAF 29 Apr 1944 until 4 Oct 1946 (Service No 442734). Hostilities Only during WWII. Attested 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Travelled by way of Brisbane, Manila to Japan. Gun Sergeant. Ranging shot from Easy One was the first round fired by 163 Bty. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel. 163 Bty was the last battery out of Kapyong and his gun was the last gun of the battery to be withdrawn. Apparently the headlights of his gun tractor failed and he sat on the front of the vehicle with a GMC headlight and held it like a torch. Battery Sergeant Major 163 Bty at final stage of his tour. Also played Rugby and league for 16 Fd Regt. (Played 34 games for Marlborough) Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Returned by Qantas flight via Guam, New Guinea, Brisbane, Sydney. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Living in Spring Creek, Marlborough, in 1996. Awarded QSM for Services to Rugby and the Community NY Hons 31 Dec 2016. The award of the QSM covers more details leading to this award. Possibly brother of William Pacey q.v. Died Blenheim 17 Feb 2021 aged 96 years. The funeral was held 20 Feb 2021 on the No.1 ground Awarua Park Moutere where he often played football for an amazing 71 years. |
| PACEY, William Rana (Bill) | 814954 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Kaikoura 24 Jul 1932. Serving TF soldier. Labourer for Monson & Reia working on the Clarence Bridge. Attested 10 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney via Port Moresby and Manila to deplane Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953 and M/I 21 Dec 1953. Gun crew. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Feb 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Canadian NCO School (CATC) 28 Feb 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 27 Mar. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 5 May 1954. Attached CATC Inchon 30 May–13 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 25 Aug 1954 and to Sergeant 15 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 8) ex Sydney. Served overseas 359 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living in Kaikoura in 1996. Later received NZOSM and KWSM Died Kaikoura, 4 Sep 2001 aged 69 years. Buried in the Kaikoura Serves Cemetery, 7 Sep 2001. Possibly Brother of Arthur Pacey q.v. |
| PACHETT, Robin Fraser | 34264 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 21/02/2055 | Born Christchurch 2 Mar 1932. Served as an RF Cadet in Allen Class 1950 and became a Cadet Section Commander. University Student before attesting in Kayforce 7th reinforcements 8 Jan 1953. Commissioned 14 Jun 1953 as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued by civil air and entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 22 Sep 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 1–9 Apr 1954 and discharged direct to unit. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 25 May 1954 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 5 Jun 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as Officer i/c Composite Platoon, 10 Coy, RNZASC 12 Oct 1954 and then to Captain, 29 Jan 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Jan 1955. Emplaned Japan 18 Feb 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 21 Feb 1955 from RMA Arawhata ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 180 days. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 24 Apr 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Later became Dr Robin Frase Patchett and died Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, 20 Jun 2019 aged 87 years. |
| PACK, Lawrence William | 206807 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 01/01/2053 | Born Porirua 5 Mar 1928. Labourer at Taita. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Jun 1952. He served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl Admitted 37 Canadian ADS15 Nov 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 19 Nov 1952. Medically re-boarded 26 Nov 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Dec 1952 and deplaned Wellington 1 Jan 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt 11 Jul 2011 aged 83 years. |
| PACKER, Alan William | 207036 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Dunedin on 5 Aug 1928. Originally set out to join the Navy but joined the Army instead possibly in the TF. Attested in KMB 30 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde to sail for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to Reinforcement Training Unit on landing in Korea then posted to 16 Fd Regt. It is not known the appointment to which he was posted. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 174 days. Discharged from Kayforce and TSFD to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch on 20 Aug 2014 aged 86 years. |
| PACKER, Harold John | 204302 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Feilding 13 Dec 1930. Driver for Ministry of Works Tauranga. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan on Qantas flight deplaning Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Disembarked Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952. Posted from 16 Fd Regt and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 8 Aug 1952 and attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Concert Party for an undetermined time. Committed to 1 Comwel Div Guardroom 9 Feb to 11 Feb 1953. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 4 Mar 1953 to 13 Mar 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 15 Aug and was discharged from Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit 27 Aug 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl 19 Oct 1953 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 221 days. SOS Kayforce 26 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Attested 6 Jun 1955 in the NZ Regular Force posted to parent Corps RNZE 12 Jul 1955 and seconded to NZ SAS 27 Sep 1955. Posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve 26 Sep 1955. Died Christchurch 31 Jul 1957 aged 27 years. His father was the brother of Wallace Leslie Packer’s father and both men married sisters. |
| PACKER, Wallace Leslie | 204152 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Feilding 26 Aug 1928. Driver from Whanganui who also worked for the Ministry of Works, Tauranga. Attested 13 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and entered Korea 28 Aug 1951. AWOL six days 8¾ hours Awarded 28 days field punishment 9 Nov 1951 and was committed to 25 Canadian FP Centre. Granted 4 days remission for good conduct and released 1 Dec 1951. Admitted Norwegian MASH 19 Dec 1951. The result of an affray with UN Troops where he received injuries to his head and left eye. This occurred near the Composite Pl at the Fort George Supply Point. Had further difficulties complying with military orders and gained another 28 days detention in Mar 1952. Sent on TOD to NZ Base HQ 20–29 Aug 1952 where he was detailed for Escort Duties. M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl ex NZ Base HQ 29 Aug 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained on the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Turangi, 3 Nov 2005 aged 77 years. See PACKER, Harold John. |
| PADDON, William Herbert Ronald | 14687 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill 12 Jul 1936. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1953 as a Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Junior Stores Assistant 1 on 22 May 1953. Advanced to Probationary Stores Assistant on 12 Jan 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 6 Feb 1954 and advanced to Stores Assistant on 12 Sep 1954. He returned to Tamaki on 11 Jul 1955–16 Apr 1957. Drafted on 17 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 28 Aug 1958. He also served in Endeavour, Philomel and Royalist again. DEE 11 Jul 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Silverdale, Auckland, 7 Jan 1999 aged 65 years. |
| PAEA, Dean Baird | 551121 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Kaikohe 24 Feb 1932. Served in 2nd Intake CMT and continued as a TF soldier. Station hand at Tolaga Bay, north of Gisborne. Attested in Kayforce at Gisborne 1 Jul 1953. His training for Korea service was mainly conducted in Waiouru although an exercise was held in the MakoMako area. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 Jan 1954, entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 20 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Jun 1954 and appointed 2i/c gun. Returned to Inchon for further training attached FAP to CATC 18 Jul 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 1 Aug 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier 20 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Nov 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 2 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia at Kure 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 6) from Sydney. Served overseas 329 days. Discharged 1 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Later worked in State Hydro Dept, Bunnythorpe, Palmerston North. |
| PAENGA, Eru Kawhena | 206635 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Gisborne 1 Feb 1930. Labourer for Wellington City Council before joining Kayforce. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Served in Linton, Papakura, Waikato and Waiouru camps during training for Korea service. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Embarked on HMT Empire Langford for trip from Kure to Pusan. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. Posted and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. Admitted Norwegian MASH 29 Jul–16 Aug and was discharged direct to unit. Had some difficulty complying with military orders. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 10 Jun 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7–12 Sep 1953 and was discharged direct to NZ Base HQ. TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Sep 1953. AWOL resulted in 7 days CB and caused delay to emplanement date. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jan 1954. Living in Te Horo, Ruatoria, in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Korea during with the Prime Minister’s party during Jul 2003 for the Korea Ceasefire Commemoration. East Coast Representative for NZKVA 2004. Died Gisborne Hospital 5 May 2019 aged 89 years. |
| PAEWAI, Waioriki | 206536 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Dannevirke 21 May 1928. Driver for Marris and Campbell, Wellington. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in the Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin to Japan 24 Aug 1951 to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for the sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 6 Oct 1951 and was posted to NZ Component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Oct 1951. Often failed to comply with written or verbal orders. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Mar 1952 then to NZRTU 8 Mar 1952. Further AWOL resulted in 28 days detention in the Brit Com M.C.E from 10 Jun to 2 Jul 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 11 Jul 1952, discharged to NZ Base HQ then to NZRTU. Further offences resulted in two more 28 days sentences. To be RTNZ at the first opportunity and to be discharged SNLR. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. He was overseas one year 140 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 4 Feb 1953. |
| PAGE, Arthur Milton | 11691 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Tai Tapu, Canterbury, 14 Sep 1924. He had RNZAF service WWII (434527) and probably served in Fiji or Tonga as he was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal and The NZ War Service Medal. His RNZN service commenced on 15 Jan 1948 when he entered the RNZN as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 19 Jun 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Nov 1948 and then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 16 May 1950. Drafted to Taupo on 29 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 16 May 1951. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Arthur Page’s naval service was completed and he was DEE 14 Jan 1954. Later awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 9 Oct 1998 aged 74 years. |
| PAGE, Phillip Harold (Phil) | 206922 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 31/01/2055 | Born Feilding 18 Jul 1926. Lino layer for J.A. Redpath, Flooring Specialist, Palmerston North. Attested 10 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 25 Aug 1952 for travel via Sydney to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 1 Sep 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Mar 1954, M/O to NZRTU and Struck off the NZ Roll 22 Mar 1954. Promoted from Driver through to Corporal 2 Mar 1954. Married Miss Tuneyo Harada at Cassell’s Camp Protestant Church, Kure on 2 Oct 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 3 Jun 1954. Posted to NZ Roll 15 Dec 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan 3 Jan 1955 on SS Changsha for Australia with his wife and disembarked Auckland 31 Jan 1955 from SS Orsova. Served in Korea and Japan two years 159 days. Discharged 24 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZDSM. Returned to Palmerston North. Living in Feilding in 1996. Died Palmerston North 2 Feb 2002 aged 76 years. |
| PAGE, William Alfred | 12693 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Deptford, London, UK, on 6 Mar 1926. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as Stoker. 2 in early 1944. For most of his RN service he was on board several Landing Ships Tank including LST 3020, LST 3029 and LST 3026. Against LST 3020 is the word Braganza which was a Royal Navy base at Bombay, India and was later noted as having been in Bali. Against the entry for both LST 3029 and LST 3026 is Roseneath, a base in Scotland. Enlisted in the RNZN in London on 27 Feb 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. He was drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was part of the crew that brought the ship to New Zealand. Stoker Mechanic Page remained in Tutira and was deployed to Korea sailing from Auckland 3 Jul 1950. Returning to NZ 30 May 1951 he spent some time at Philomel before going to HMAS Cerberus possibly to attend a course in one of the naval specialities. On 2 Feb 1953 he was drafted to Kaniere and returned to serve again in Korean waters sailing from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and returning on 2 Mar 1954. He next served in Bellona from 7 May 1954 to 20 Feb 1955. He was DEE 26 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PAGET, Rigby | 211016 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Takapau, Hawkes Bay 14 Jun 1924. Postal Assistant at Waipukurau and exchange clerk. Served in the RNZAF with Service No 434751 from 15 Apr 1943 to 28 May 1946. Served in NZ and in 42 Sqn, 62 Sqn Guadalcanal, Base Depot Espirito Santo and with 4 Service Unit attached 655 Sqn, Bougainville. RTNZ 1946. TSFD to Class ‘C’ Reserve 16 Jul 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star. Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. On RTNZ he returned to his former job as Postal Assistant in Waipukurau. Attested 15 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Also had a three-day exercise at Tihoi. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy for a five-day Driving & Maintenance Course 6–11 Jun 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier while holding the appointment of Troop Vehicle Mechanic. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 267 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Died Waipukurau 29 Apr 1970 aged 44 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PAITAI, Toua | 204631 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Rarotonga, Cook Islands 31 Mar 1924. Freezing worker Westfield Freezing Works. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I attached FAP from Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 18 Dec 1953. Admitted C.D.S. Tokyo 16–19 Nov 1953 and discharged to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 20 Dec 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 15–17 Apr 1954. Committed some offences and appeared unsettled. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 1) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PAITRY, Paul Brian | 11108 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Auckland on 10 Jul 1929. Employed as an apprentice mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 15 Nov 1945 as Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Achilles on 16 Jul 1946 and sailed from Auckland on 17 Jul 1946 for return her to the RN. He was drafted to Gambia on 9 Sep 1946–19 Dec 1947 which was also in Britain and advanced to Ordinary Seaman during that period. His Posting Card shows him in Philomel 20 Dec 1947–2 Feb 1948 and that he had advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Jan 1948. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb 1948–28 May 1949. He was sent to HMAS Rushcutter 4 Aug 1949–20 Feb 1950 then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 5 Apr 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He later served in Philomel, Bellona and Kiwi and was DEE 9 Jul 1953. He was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (24 Jun 1954). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PAKI, Ivan | 300136 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/04/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Takahiwai, Northland, 22 Mar 1932. Fitter’s labourer, Wilson’s Portland Cement works, Whangarei. Served in 2nd Intake CMT then became serving TF soldier. Attested 9 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954. His time overseas started off badly. Awarded 27 days detention 12 Apr 1954 and was committed to Brit Com MCE. Released to NZRTU 8 May 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 13 May, entered Korea 15 May and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 16 May 1954. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 28 Aug and returned to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 27 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Committed several offences including three times AWOL. Committed to NZ Base HQ Guardhouse 3 May 1955. Released 8 May 1955 just in time to emplane Iwakuni that day on Qantas flight to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 37 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was sent to him 30 Aug 1956.Discharged 29 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2351 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Takahiwai, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 20 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit–1 North Auckland Regt. |
| PAKINGA, Perepe Hauraki | 13901 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Paeroa, 9 Dec 1928. Served in the Merchant Navy as a seaman before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After basic training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 24 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel for 15 days and was then drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Ordinary Seaman Pakinga advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1953. He was then in HMAS Commonwealth 5–28 Oct 1953 but it is not known in what capacity. He next appears back in Philomel 29 Oct 1953–24 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 15 Apr 1954 and was shown as Gun Layer 3rd Class on 15 Apr 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 24 Sep 1956–9 May 1957. Returned to Philomel 10 May 1957 but RUN on 18 Aug 1957. Recovered and sent back to Philomel where he RUN again on 13 Dec 1957. He was recovered in Mid-Jan 1958 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 16 Sep 1958–9 Jul 1959. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Awarded Korea Medal (on 31 Aug 1953) and UN Korea Medal (on 23 Jul 1953). Both these medals were forfeited on 31 Aug 1957. Later worked as a surface-man for NZ Railways. |
| PAKU, Andrew | 645012 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Masterton 30 Nov 1932. Scrub cutter near Masterton. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZASC 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Aug 1955. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 3 Canadian Fd Amb 14 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded UN Korea medal Sep 1956. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded in Dec 2013 NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PAKU, Mark Rei | 211112 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Masterton 29 Nov 1929. Attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Sep 1953. To be returned to NZ for Compassionate Discharge. MO10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Dec 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal during his time in Korea. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Dec 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and Compass Discharge. Deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955 from RNZAF Fight. Served overseas one year 155 days. Discharged 25 Mar 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PALMER, Leo Clarence | 208819 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Temuka 28 Apr 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked on HMT Chitral at Lyttelton 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ disembarking Wellington 27 Aug 1947. Served as 821229, Private, Infantry, 27 Bn. Insulator turner from Temuka. Next-of-kin Mrs C.A. Palmer (mother) Temuka. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.101. On RTRNZ he obtained a job with Waihi Scouring Works (washing wool), Winchester. Enlisted 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was mainly in Burnham Camp but he twice on TOD to Lake Rotoiti from four to six days and one TOD to Ardmore as escort for four days. M/O Burnham 6pm 24 Mar 1953 for emplanement. Embarked Lyttelton on overnight ferry to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 29 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Served in Korea one year 209 days. Discharged 30 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. Died Timaru 11 Aug 2003 aged 76 years. |
| PALMER, Michael John | 340103 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born One tree Hill, Onehunga, Auckland, on 9 Dec 1935. Attended Otahuhu College and gained School Certificate. Parts storeman for Jowett Motors (NZ) Ltd Greys Ave Auckland. Enlisted in the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and then Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Apr 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was a member of the crew that took this ship back to the UK to return to the RN. He was in Vernon (Anti-submarine section of the school) 15 Jan–15 Feb 1956 and then at Osprey (Diving School) 16 Feb to 18 Jun 1956. Drafted to Royalist 19 Jun–15 Jul 1956 but was administered from Maori 16 Jul–21 Nov 1956 as a crewman to bring this ship to NZ. RTNZ via South Africa because of the Suez incident which prevented passage through the Suez Canal. In Philomel on 22 Nov 1956–13 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist 5 May 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) 19 Jun 1956. After a workup period with the RAN Royalist sailed onto Singapore and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. In Philomel 16 Sep 1958–1 May 1959. Sent on course to HMAS Watson 2 May–9 Nov 1959 and travelled in HMAS Vendetta. His report showed he was a good example to the rest of his course. On RTNZ was drafted to Kaniere 10 Nov 1959–21 Dec 1960. Employed as Sea Cadet instructor at Ngaponga 9 Jan 1961 and oversaw the Diving Hall as Acting Petty Officer 1 Mar 1961. Later served again at HMAS Watson and in and in Tamaki. Promoted Petty Officer 1 Jun 1963 in Philomel. Was again at HMAS Watson 19 Feb–28 Oct 1963 which included an Underwater Weapons 1st Class Course. Drafted to Otago 18 Jan 1964–3 Nov 1965. Was highly regarded as a “…tower of strength while in Otago. …Definitely a man of action and a good man for a crisis…” DEE 27 Jan 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE). NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| PALTRIDGE, Brian Earl | 15035 | Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Palmerston North 21 Jun 1936. Employed as a telephone operator for the NZ Post & Telegraph Department. Entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 4 Oct 1954. Served in Tamaki 10 Sep 1956–2 Apr 1957. Drafted 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for a very period of about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he later served in Irirangi, Royalist again and Philomel. DEE 20 Jun 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). He may have also received the NZDSM and KWSM. Initially went to live in Marton. Died Te Awamutu on 22 Oct 2018 aged 82 years after a long illness. |
| PANERE, Taka Waaka (Smiler) | 206636 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Te Hauke, Hawkes Bay, 13 Oct 1921. Served in 28 (Maori) Bn, 2 NZEF during WWII. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll. Vol.14, p.75 as a Private with Service No 817555. He was a labourer and his home address is given as his foster father’s address in Nuhaka. Sailed from New Zealand between 1 Apr and 31 Dec 1944. Served in Italy after Cassino and was possibly involved in the advance to Florence and then on the east coast campaign between Senio to Trieste. RTNZ Jan 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a carpenter by Ministry of Works, Trentham Camp. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on the HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan and disembarked 28 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. M/O to NZRTU and TSFD to Instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ as an instructor. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight 5 Aug 1953. Served in Korea one year 188 days. Left NZ as a Gunner and come back as a Sergeant. After leave was an instructor at Papakura Camp. Applied to join the Regular Force. Regarded as, “A good type of NCO who is technically competent and has a good record.,” but he withdrew his application. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, Waikato 15 Dec 2005 aged 84 years. |
| PANIORA, Wi | 206923 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 23/11/2054 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast 13 Apr 1930. Factory hand Okitu Dairy Factory Co, Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 15 Apr 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton Waiouru and one week in Fort Dorset. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 25 Aug 1952. Granted 14 days furlough in Japan 3–16 Aug 1954. Remains on strength of 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Sep 1954 and to Lance Corporal 30 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 6) from Sydney. Served overseas two years 109 days. Discharged 5 Mar 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Joined Regular Force 5 Aug 1959 and served in CD Constr Sqn as a Temporary Lance Corporal. Later Corporal Tpt NCO 31 Jan 1962. M/O CD Constr Tp 11.59pm 4 Apr 1964 to 14 days retiring leave. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North, 23 Aug 1998. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 23 Feb 1998 aged 67 years. |
| PARAONE, James (James BROWN) | 206962 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Oputama, Mahia, Hawkes Bay, 18 Jul 1923. Farm labourer. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 802120. Entered Camp for training 14 Feb 1942 and served in RNZAF until 31 Mar 1943. TSFD to Army 1 Apr 1943 and was further TSFD to 12th Reinforcements for 28 (Maori) Bn 2 May 1944. Embarked 29 Jun 1944 and disembarked Egypt from HMT 84 2 Aug 1944. Admitted 57 Fd Amb 29 Oct 1944 and M/I to 28 Bn from 5 Fd Amb 4 Nov 1944. TSFD to Jayforce 7 Nov 1945 and posted to 2 Div Cav Bn, Jayforce. Sent from Alexandria to Italy to the Maori Bn Advance Base. Embarked Naples 10 Feb 1946. Disembarked Kure 20 Mar 1946. To be Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Apr 1946. RTNZ and disembarked 22 Jul 1946 Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Employed making fences for Swifts (NZ) Ltd at Wairoa Kayforce Replacement. Attested 7 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug, entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 26 Sep 1952 and discharged from Brit Com Z Med Unit direct to unit 20 Oct 1952. Committed several offences during his service in Korea. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Mar 1954. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe to Sydney. Deplane Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged 14 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. These last four issued in 2020. A James Brown 802120 died in Jun 1976 and served in Korea as James Brown. His Life Assurance company was trying to verify the claim. Reliable sources advised NZDF that ‘Brown” is the anglicised version of ‘Parone’. |
| PARAONE, Kerepeti | 204487 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 29/09/2054 | Born Tuhipa, Northland 8 Feb 1926. Carpenter for Maori Affairs Dept, Kaikohe. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953 and served in 162 Bty. Promoted through Lance Bombardier, Bombardier to Temporary Sergeant 1 May 1954 and to Sergeant 21 Aug 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Aug 1954 and M/I 27 Aug 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Sep and discharged to NZ Base HQ 10 Sep 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 22 days. Discharged 25 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| PARATA, John Francis Aotea | 922902 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Dunedin 14 Sep 1931. Served in RNZAF1 Mar 1952 and was discharged at own request 10 Sep 1952. Employed as a labourer on the Lauder Homestead, Lauder, Central Otago. Attested 27 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His training for Korean service was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. M/O 6pm for embarkation 19 May 1953. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan and 23 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953 and was attached to Div HQ Tpt Pl for one day. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Aug 1953 was discharged 11 Sep and attached FAP Div HQ Tpt Pl. Re-admitted 30 Canadian Fd Amb 18–20 Sep 1953 and discharged to unit. Re-admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 7 Dec 1953 TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 31 Dec 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl from 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy1 Jan 1954. Was admitted for medical care several times in Apr and May. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Jul 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS for two days in Jul 1954. Awarded 27 days confinement in Canadian Detention Barracks for two offences 12 Oct 1954. Released 7 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955 from RNZAF Hastings aircraft. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged 2 Apr 1955, initially returned to Puketeraki and was posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal (possibly) and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. Died Onehunga, 11 Sep 2002 aged 71 years. |
| PARATA, Kakakura Jensen (Joe) | 709442 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Waikanae 11 Jun 1933. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in Gloucester Valley area. Played rugby in Korea and Japan. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. RTNZ via Okinawa, Guam, Manus Island, Townsville to Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Plimmerton in 2008 and died here 21 Aug 2009. |
| PARATA, Tapui Huia | 208838 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Puketeraki, Otago, 16 Mar 1928. Truck driver for Fulton and Hogan on Roxburgh Hydro Works. Attested 30 Sep 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Training for service in Korea was mainly in Burnham Camp but he was sent on TOD to twice to Lake Rotoiti and once to Rangiora from 4 to 6 days. M/O from Burnham 6pm 24 Mar 1953 for emplanement. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Had several problems adhering to written and verbal orders and twice converted a vehicle for his own use. Committed to Canadian Detention Barracks for 14 then 28 days. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 12 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Diced Green Island, Dunedin 14 Oct 1961 aged 33 years. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Older brother of Tuhirangi Parata q.v. |
| PARATA, Tuhirangi Batchelor | 208583 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/07/2054 | Born Dunedin 21 Jun 1929. Came from Puketeraki, Otago. Employed as a labourer at Mataura Freezing Works. Attested 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. His training for Korean service was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Had problems adhering to Unit and Kayforce orders in the early part of his time in Korea. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jan 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 8 May 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 21 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 30 May 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt 13 Jun 1954 and CTBA to CATC Inchon. Promoted Sergeant 15 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 10 days. Discharged 19 Oct 1954. Died Waikouaiti, 14 Jan 1999. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Younger brother of Tapui Parata q.v. |
| PARINGATAI, Enia | 206924 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Horoera 7 Jul 1930. Came from Te Araroa, Gisborne. Attested 18 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on the same flight as his brother Jury Paringatai both deplaning Iwakuni together. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953 and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 4 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Accidentally injured (petrol buns to face and Left arm). Admitted 60 In Fd Amb 13 May, TSFD to and was discharged to unit 20 May 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and RTNZ on the same flights as his brother to Wellington and was discharged 3 Sep 1965. Served overseas one year 298 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. He is a brother of 206925 Gunner Jury Paringatai. They had successive service numbers. Died Te Araroa, 11 Mar 2007 aged 76 years. |
| PARINGATAI, Jury | 206925 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Te Araroa, Gisborne 22 May 1926. He was a farm labourer at Waipawa, central Hawkes Bay. Attested 28 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–18 Oct 1952 and returned to NZ Reinf Trg Unt. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953 and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 4 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Accidentally injured during an organised football game–fractured left collar bone. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 16–18 Dec 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Discharged 26 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Makarewa, Southland 16 May 1975 six days before his 50th birthday. He is a brother of 206924 Gunner Enia Paringatai and they had successive service numbers. |
| PARIS, Edward Robert | 204488 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 01/09/2052 | 29/09/2054 | Born Cambridge, Waikato 22 Apr 1930. Worked as a Linesman for the Power Board at Cambridge. M/I to RNZEME School Trentham for Corp Training. Emplaned as a CFN, Auckland, 1 Sep 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on the Japan by Qantas or BCPA an deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 17 Sep 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt LAD the same day. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 May 1953, Corporal 10 Aug 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 20 Aug 1953. Promoted Sergeant 12 Apr 1954. M/O from 167 Fd Regt LAD to NZ Base HQ 5 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1954. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Sep 1954. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 29 days. SOS Kayforce 17 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PARK, David Mungo Paruka | 11109 | Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Motueka on 8 Jul 1929. David was a student before he entered the RNZN on 15 Nov 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki until 23 Dec 1946. Advanced to Signalman Boy on 11 Nov 1946. He was drafted on 24 Dec 1946 to HMS Belfast (based on HMS Sultan, Gosport. UK). It is not known how he travelled to Britain as Gambia sailed from Auckland in Feb 1946 and Achilles sailed from Auckland 17 Jul 1946 for return to the RN. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 18 Jan 1947 and was then drafted to HMS Drake on 7 Nov 1947. Advanced to Signalman on 8 Sep 1947. Embarked in the UK on 2 Feb 1948 for RTNZ and arrived in Philomel 18 Mar 1948. He served in Tamaki 31 Aug 1948–19 Sep 1949 and then served in Bellona 20 Sep 1949–1 Feb 1950. Drafted on 2 Feb 1950 to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel 24 Nov 1951–21 Jun 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 2 Feb 1952. DEE 7 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| PARK, Leathy Mervin (Buster Pihama) | 337453 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Auckland 9 Nov 1934. Was serving as a CMT Trainee when he applied for Kayforce. Was not accepted because he was underage at the time. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Gun Number Dog 2 gun 162 Bty. Served mainly in the Imjin River area after the Armistice. When 16 Fd Regt RTNZ Buster was TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC at Gloster Valley area. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Other names shown as BP (Buster Pihama). Living at Great Barrier Island Nov 2000. |
| PARK, Ronald Stuart | 30004 | Brigadier | Force HQ | Brigadiers List | 07/12/2050 | 15/01/2054 | Born 18 Feb 1895. Served Permanent Force 1914–48, Regular Force 1948-1950. Served the Field Artillery NZEF 1917–1919. Commander RNZA Army HQ, Wellington 1937. Central Military District Artillery Officer 1937–39. Military Liaison Officer London 1939–46. Commanding Officer 2 NZEF in UK, 1941–46. Commander Northern Military District 1947-1950. Recalled from retirement to take up appointment of Kayforce Commander from 29 Aug 1950–28 Nov 1953. Visited Korea 30 Oct 1950 until 26 Nov 1950. Photographed at Whenuapai before embarking on a RNZAF Dakota of No.41 Sqn. Embarked per RNZAF Aircraft, Advance Party No.1. Pictured in the Weekly News of 16 May 1951 with Lieutenant Colonel Moodie, CO 16 Fd Regt RNZA and Brig W.T. Burke Commander 27 (British) Brigade. RTNZ 15 Dec 1952 on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 30 Jan 1953. Appointed CB (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953), also CBE. SOS the Emergency Force and posted from the Reserve of Officers, General List, to the Retired List, 28 Apr 1954. RTNZ 1954. Died 15 Aug 1980. |
| PARKER, Clifford Raymond | 817213 | Sergeant | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 19/05/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Christchurch 11 Nov 1930. 5th intake CMT. Enlisted in Regular Force 12 Jun 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington 19 May 1954 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 22 May 1954. Entered Korea 3 Jun 1954. Served in NZ Base HQ and attached to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Took part in 28 Field Engineer Regt rugby trials and was selected for British Commonwealth Forces Korea Touring Team 8 Mar–4 Apr 1955. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood (Christchurch) 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 15 days. Re-posted to Regular Force. Embarked as Sergeant on SS Rangitata at Wellington 30 Jun 1956 for passage to UK on two year exchange at Royal School of Military Engineering, Chatham, England, UK. RTNZ 2 Sep 1968 at the completion of exchange. Later Instructor at RF Cadet School Waiouru. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Instructor RNZE. Emplaned Whenuapai 23 Jun 1964 for Singapore and South Vietnam. Deplaned Saigon 29 Jun 1964. Appointed Troop Sergeant Major NEWZAD. Emplaned Vietnam 13 Mar 1965 for RTNZ. Posted as Warrant Officer 2nd Class Instructor RNZE to SME, Linton Camp. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class and posted to Army HQ (Directorate of Quartering and Works). Commissioned Lieutenant 11 Nov 1968 and appointed QMG Branch Army HQ (Directorate of Quartering and Works). Later Major QM, Chief Instructor, School Of Military Engineering, Linton Camp. Appointed MBE Retired 4 Oct 1980. Living in Palmerston North 1999–2022. Both Vietnam medals awarded. Also NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. Now 92 years. |
| PARKER, Edward Noel | 14590 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Nelson 23 May 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 25 Sep 1952 and underwent basic naval training in Tamaki. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 and served in that ship until 23 Feb 1955, during which time he served in Korean waters and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 23 Nov 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal. He was promoted Able Seaman 17 May 1955. On 21 Sep 1955 was drafted to Bellona and was a member of the crew that took the ship back to Britain. He spent some time at HMS Drake while in the UK and was drafted 17 Apr 1956 to Royalist. He was one of the crew to sail the ship to New Zealand. Involved in the Suez Crisis in 1956–67 and eventually arrived back in NZ in Apr 1957. Promoted Able Seaman 17 May 1956 while serving in Philomel. Also served on the Seaward Defence Motor Launch Paea (P3552) some eight months. Able Seaman Parker returned to the UK with the purpose of working up and bringing the new frigate Taranaki back to this country. While in the UK he spent some time in the Royal Navy ship HMS Dainty, a Daring-class destroyer. Taranaki arrived at New Plymouth on 28 Oct 1961 before going to Auckland where she arrived on 2 Nov 1961. DEE 22 May 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. Died Nelson, 15 Sep 2017 aged 81 years. |
| PARKER, Frank David Valentine (O’Donnell) | 13272 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 21 Aug 1929. He was a factory-hand before he entered the RNZN on 25 May 1950. His training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted on 15 Jan 1951 to Taupo and after some home service sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 May 1951. TSFD to HMS Belfast 30 May–11 Sep 1952 for some exposure to a larger engine room and then returned to Taupo. Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and he was drafted to Tamaki 26 Jan–5 Aug 1953. Drafted to Philomel 6 Aug 1953. Dismissed HM Service on 29 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (26 Jun 1953). It is not known if he ever claimed any other medallic awards. |
| PARKER, Frederick William [WILLIAMS] | 208182 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born London, UK, 4 Dec 1922. Real surname WILLIAMS. Served in Royal Navy 1941–46. RNZN 1949-1951. Deserted from RNZN and enlisted in Kayforce 1951–53 under name of Frederick William PARKER. Enlisted during Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Entered Korea and served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Died of natural causes in Korea, 17 Mar 1953. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals together with NZ Memorial Cross forwarded to next-of-kin. |
| PARKER, Jack Lincoln | 206036 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Matamata 24 Nov 1925. Farmer from Okoroire Springs, Tirau. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 25 Nov 1950 with Advance Party No.2, on MV Ganges which contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Claimed compensation for loss of camera and accessories allegedly stolen from his Base Kit in the ‘Q’ Store, Hiro, prior to his RTNZ. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Jul 1952. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM and ROK Presidential Unit Citation. Died Rotorua 9 Jul 2018 aged 92 years. |
| PARKER, Ronald Robin Hewitson | 329341 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 17/06/2056 | Born Auckland 19 May 1933. He was an electrical apprentice with the NZ Post & Telegraph Department before Jan 1952. He was then a truck driver for Winstones Ltd, Auckland. Served in 4th Intake CMT and was a sapper for two years before joining Kayforce. Attested in Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham, Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Emplaned in RNZAF Hastings at Auckland for travel to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jan, entered Korea 12 Jan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jan 1955. Failed to obey Routine and Standing Orders. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 28–31 Dec 1955. Re-admitted 17–20 Jan 1956 and was posted to his unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Apr 1956. M/I NZ Base HQ 24 Apr 1956 and was the sent to NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 166 days. Discharged 7 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. Living in Waitara in 1996. Died Waitara, 12 Apr 2004 aged 71 years. Later issued to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PARKER, Terence Raymond | 206321 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Hastings 12 Aug 1929. He was a wool classer but was employed by Car Buyers and Wreckers Hastings. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for journey to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted initially to NZRTU then posted to 16 Fd Regt. To be Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Apr 1951 while employed as Tech storeman. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 12 Mar 1952 while appointed Tech Storeman and to Bombardier 12 Jul 1952. MO16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight from Sydney at Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 233 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 24 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2637 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Hastings. Died Athenree, near Katikati, 9 May 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PARKES, Alfred Graham | 14264 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 9 Jan 1936. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. His first ship after training in Tamaki was Black Prince 16 Mar 1953–20 Apr 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 9 Jul 1953. He served in Philomel 21 Apr 1954–27 Dec 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Oct 1954 and graded Gun Layer 3rd Class on 9 Dec 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Sep 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he remained in Kaniere until 4 Feb 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 5 Feb–29 Aug 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 30 Aug 1958. Discharged DEAD on 1 Apr 1959 aged 23 years. Buried in Eltham Cemetery, South Taranaki. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PARKES, Bruce Morrison | 15030 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Feilding 16 Mar 1938. Attended school in Otorohanga and enlisted in the RNZN 4 Feb 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki 4 Feb 1954–17 Jan 1955. Drafted to Hawea as Boy 1st Class on 18 Jan 1955 and served in Black Prince and Kaniere on one to four-month periods. In Philomel and was nominated for a Basic Gunnery Course 16 Jan–9 Mar 1956. Drafted to Black Prince as Ordinary Seaman 19 Mar–25 Jun 1956. Bruce was one of three sent on a Control Armourer 3rd Class Course to HMAS Cerberus 28 Jun 20 Oct 1956. Again served briefly in Philomel and in Hawea and Black Prince before being drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and worked up with the RAN then sailed onto serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Able Seaman 10 Oct 1956 but was not recorded in is posting card until serving in Royalist. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but stayed with his ship until 31 Oct 1958. In Philomel until 17 Apr 1959. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Nov 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 18 Apr–29 Oct 1959. Held in Philomel advanced to Leading Seaman 6 Apr 1960, then sent to the UK to Maori as part of the crew for Otago. Stayed with Otago and came back to NZ with the first port of call being Dunedin before progressing onward to Devonport. In Philomel 24 Apr 1961. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 14 Aug 1961 Drafted to Royalist 7 Sep 1961–13 Jan 1964. Advanced to Petty Officer 14 Jan 1964. DEE 15 Mar 1964. Left RNZN to join the NZ Police Force. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Silverdale, Auckland, 7 Jan 1999 aged 61 years. |
| PARKES, Jack | 204386 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 06/08/2053 | Born Rawhiti, near Russel, Northland 29 May 1930. He was a labourer at the Tokatoka Quarries near Dargaville. Attested 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jul 195sw. Admitted 50 Ind Fd Amb 10 Sep 1952 and posted to unit. Admitted 37 Canadian ADS 12 Oct 1952 and was discharged to unit 5 Nov 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 May 1953 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 6 Jun 1953 but remained on the X(ii) List. Resisted an Escort and was placed in the NZ Base Camp Guardhouse for 168 hours detention. TSFD to NZ Roll for medical reasons. Emplaned Japan 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ (medical) and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 31 days. Remained under treatment and was medically re-boarded until completion of treatment. Discharged 28 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A Jack Parkes died in Hamilton 2 Apr 2007 aged 86 years. Is this the correct Jack Parkes. |
| PARKIN, Desmond Ivan | 13682 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Invercargill 16 Apr 1926. He was employed as a fitter before he entered the RNZN on 28 May 1951 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. After initial training in Tamaki he served in Philomel 16 Aug–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 28 May 1952. TSFD to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He served in Philomel 22 Oct 1952 and was drafted to Black Prince on 3 Mar 1953. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 28 May 1953. His next ship was Bellona in which he served from 20 Sep 1954–12 Sep 1955. He served in Pegasus (a Reserve shore base in Christchurch, Canterbury) 13 Sep 1955–4 Apr 1957. Drafted on 5 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 28 May 1958. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until returning to Philomel on 28 Nov 1958 where he served until 10 May 1960. He was then sent to Maori to be one of the ship’s company to bring the Otago to NZ. Otago made it first port of call Dunedin which became her home city. On arrival back in Auckland he served in Philomel and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962, Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 22 Jan 1962 and to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 22 Jan 1964. Discharged to RA on 15 Apr 1963. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. |
| PARKIN, Robert Conrad | 15256 | Acting Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Timaru 29 Jul 1938. Employed as a service clerk in a garage in Timaru. Entered the RNZN on 4 Jan 1955 as a Junior Assistant Cook 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Junior Assistant Cook (Seamen). Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and advanced to Acting Cook (Seamen) on 29 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 bound for Korea. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) She RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but he remained in her until 16 Jan 1958. Served in Philomel 17 Jan 1958–8 Feb 1959 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 17 Nov 1958. He later served in Kaniere again, Tamaki, Royalist, Black Prince and Pukaki where he was disrated on 9 Oct 1961. Discharged 27 Nov 1961 SNLR. It is not known if he received any awards for his service. Died at Silverdale, 9 Apr 1999 aged 60 years. |
| PARKINSON, Barry Arthur | 203810 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Opotiki 25 Jul 1929. Timber worker for Tunnicliffe Timber Co, Edgecumbe. Enlisted in KMB 30 Aug 1950 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in the Field Regiment Pool before being posted to 16 Fd Regt and 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Flew via Manila to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 22 May 1952 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 165 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2370 was sent on 2 Aug 1957 to an address in Cambridge. It was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later awarded NZDSM. He was entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Paeroa on 16 May 2013 aged 83 years. |
| PARKINSON, Edmund William (Bluey or Ted) | 204354 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 10/08/2053 | Born Sydney Australia 1 Mar 1929. An Australian born son of a Kiwi father. Previous service in the Australian Army 1946–48 (Service No NX500813) 168 A.G.T as driver in Transport section in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted in NZ Kayforce Nov 1951. 3rd Reinforcement. Emplaned at Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Driver Operator NCO. Served as Radio Operator in 161 Bty OP Party Baker Troop on Hill 355, Hill 210 and Hill 159. Wounded on Hill 159 on 20 Jun 1953 (a month before the armistice) when an enemy mortar bomb landed between his legs. Leg amputated in military hospital in Japan on 25 Jul 1953. Repatriated to Sydney and hospitalised at Concord. Discharged from Kayforce in Australia 26 Mar 1954. Living at Deception Bay, Queensland, Australia Nov 2000. Won a silver medal (golf) at the World Masters Games in Brisbane Nov 1999. |
| PARKINSON, Murray Alfred | 13152 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 03/12/2050 | Born Palmerston (South Island) 23 Nov 1927. He was a fitter and turner before he enlisted in the RNZN 29 Sep 1949. Alfred was granted the rate of Engine Room Artificer (ERA) 4th Class. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki on 6 Apr 150. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Pukaki was involved in patrolling and escort duties mainly on the west coast of Korea. Pukaki RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Murray Parkinson was awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After return to NZ he was drafted on 18 Jan 1951 to Lachlan and remained in that ship until 1 May 1952. His next ship was the cruiser Bellona and he was drafted on 2 May 1952 remaining in that ship until 9 Aug 1953. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class during that posting. He was drafted again to Pukaki on 7 Jul 1953 but this time he served in Korean waters again and served in Malaysian waters. His final sea service was in Bellona until just prior to discharge. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 29 Apr 2014 aged 86 years. |
| PARKINSON, Oswald John (Jack) | 591393 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Waipawa 16 Dec 1929. Labourer for Tourist Motor Co, Tikotino. Attested 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Waiouru. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Sep 1953. No date shown on the service record but was probably the same date as he M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Sep 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Nov, to attend a course M/I to 16 Fd Regt 13 Dec 1953 and CTBA CATC Inchon. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Mar 1954. M/O to CATC Inchon for another course 30 May–13 Jun 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 15 Jul 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Brisbane. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 91 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve”. Died suddenly at home Tikokino, Hawkes Bay 12 Jan 2007. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). This last award appears to have remained unclaimed. |
| PARKINSON, Raymond Leslie | 9137 | Electrician | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 23/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Gisborne on 10 Sep 1927. Raymond was a pupil at school before enlisting in the RNZN on 8 Feb 1944 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Gambia as a Boy 1st Class on 11 Feb 1945. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Mar 1945. Gambia served with the British Pacific Fleet from Feb 1945 into the last months of WWII and saw much hard work attacking Japanese positions and escorting carriers that were conducting raids on the Sakishima islands. These attacks were to prevent the Japanese from joining forces in the defence of Okinawa. One of the many tasks she did in 1945 Gambia towed the destroyer HMS Ulster damaged by a Japanese air attack for 750 miles to Leyte Gulf at an average speed of 8 Knots. On 15 Aug 1945 during the time that the signal announcing the ceasefire was being received a Japanese aircraft attacked the force, was shot down by a US Navy Corsair, with pieces of the aircraft falling on Gambia. Gambia also engaged the aircraft and together with the rounds fired in the bombardment, Gambia has the distinction of firing the last shots of WWII. Gambia was paid off from the RNZN on 1 Jul 1946. Ray Parkinson RTNZ and was in Philomel until 5 Apr 1946 when he joined Achilles to sail her to Britain to return her to the RN and to bring Bellona to NZ. He changed his trade to Electrician’s Mate on 1 Feb 1947, advanced to Electrician’s Mate 1st Class on 4 Sep 1947 and to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Sep 1949. He sailed in Bellona to the UK in 1952 to return some stores to the RN and to bring others back to NZ. Advanced to Electrician on 12 Aug 1952. Leading Electrical Mechanician Parkinson remained in Britain and served in HMS Collingwood 7 Sep 1952–19 Mar 1953, HMS Royal Arthur 20 Mar–14 May 1953 and in HMS Phoenix (a naval fire-fighting training school) 15 Mar–25 May 1953. He then joined Black Prince which had come to Britain for the Coronation Royal Review and came back home in her. He then served in Philomel, then Bellona and was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland about 23 Jul 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korea and RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer Electrician on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 30 Jun 1956. Awarded 1939–45 and Pacific Stars, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PARKINSON, Stanley | 204094 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 02/09/2053 | Born Auckland 26 Jan 1924. Butcher at Auckland Farmers Freezing Co. Attested 14 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 15 Jul–23 Jul 1952 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953. Served overseas two years 32 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died as a result of an accident Hamilton 19 Aug 1967 aged 43 years. |
| PARKINSON, Trevor | 203693 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 07/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Auckland on 10 Jan 1924. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII with 15th Reinforcements. Departed NZ 20 Apr 1945. Served in the infantry and in a Postal Unit. Entered Egypt 14 May 1945 and was TSFD to the NZ Postal corps 7 Sep 1945. Embarked Port Said for Italy, 18 Oct 1945 and was TSFD to Jayforce. Embarked Naples 21 Feb 1946 for Japan. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. Attached FAP 19 (NZ) Coy NZASC at Shimonoseki. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946 and disembarked Wellington. Discharged from 2 NZEF 21 Oct 1946. Labourer for C.L. Innes, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and left NZ as a member of the Advance Party No.1. Emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft on 7 Dec 1950, flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1951 for RTNZ (Return Roll 17) on furlough and deplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951. After leave reported to Papakura Camp. Re-embarked for Korea on 2 Aug 1951 with Expansion Force. Now held the rank of Corporal. M/I Larrakeyah Camp, Darwin after the Wahine was wrecked. Flown from Darwin to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked 24 Aug 1951 at Sasebo for the two-day trip to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I to unit 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 10 Sep 1951 while holding appointment of CQMS. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant while holding appointment of CQMS 29 Dec 1951. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for TOD 2–7 Apr 1952 then RTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1952 from Teal flight Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Discharged 3 Sep 1952. His WWII service medals may include Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PARKINSON, Vivian Hugh | 326136 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Whakatane 14 Oct 1931. Serving as a CMT soldier. Served in 9 Coast Regiment RNZA at Palmer Head for his CMT training. Floor Surfacer/Sander for Campbell Floor Surfacers Ltd Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Jul 1953, entered Korea 25 Jul and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 ADS 17–20 Sep 1953. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 22–24 Aug 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation and embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954 NZ from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Applied to join RF but withdrew his application. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died In NSW, Australia 17 Aug 2017 aged 86 years. |
| PARKS, Ronald George | 206195 | Sapper | Postal Section | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Dunedin on 26 Aug 1926. Storeman before enlisting in Jayforce 27 Feb 1946 as a sapper (658014). Embarked 30 Jul 1946 HMT Chitral at Wellington. Entered Japan 19 Aug 1946 and taken on strength of 2 NZEF (Japan) 19 Aug 1946. Attached FAP 8 Aust Base Postal Unit 20 Dec 1946. Attached FAP 19 NZASC Coy 27 Mar 1947. CTBA 19 NZASC Coy and returned to 8 Aust Base Postal Unit 1 Apr 1947. Attached FAP NZ Tokyo Bn 2 May 1947. TSFD to the NZ Roll (Medical) on 14 Jun 1947 but this was deleted and changed to leave. M/I to NZ Postal Section from leave 4 Nov 1947. Promoted Temporary Corporal while i/c Letter Section 4 Nov 1947 and advanced to Corporal 9 Dec 1947. Admitted to hospital 11 Jan 1948–13 Mar 1948. To be 1-star Tradesman Sergeant while i/c Cable Det, Osaka 23 Mar 1948. Reverted to 1-star Corporal on ceasing to be i/c Cable Det, Osaka. TSFD to the NZ Roll and embarked 25 Sep 1948 for RTNZ. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Became storeman for McKendrick Bros, Wellington. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Trained mainly in Waiouru and Linton Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Appointed Temporary Lance Corporal while NCO i/c Field Post Office 17 Jan 1951. Postal Section was a small sub-section but was extremely important for morale. Committed several infringements against military discipline one of which resulted in 90 days Detention. Released from Detention 5 Nov 1951. Admitted to BCOF Gen Hosp 29–30 Nov 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ 5 Dec 1951 and attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 19 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died from severe head injuries 18 Aug 1953 having been knocked down by a car while crossing Kent Terrace, Wellington on 14 Jun 1953. Buried in the Karori Cemetery. |
| PARMINTER, John Douglas | 12074 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay on 10 Jan 1925. Employed as a printer before he entered the RNZN on a six-year engagement as an Ordinary Seaman on 27 May 1948. Served in Tamaki, Philomel (twice), Kaniere (twice) and Bellona before being drafted to Hawea 8 Feb 1951. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 and travelled to Japan and Korea in Hawea and was then TSFD to Taupo. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. He returned to Auckland 8 Mar 1952 in Hawea via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Advanced to Leading Seaman 3 Mar 1954 after return to Auckland. Later served in Philomel then Black Prince. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 26 May 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Went back to the printing trade. |
| PARR, Patrick William Denis (Pat) | 202468 | Chaplain 4th Class | NZ Base HQ Chaplain | RNZChD | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Dublin, Eire 29 Mar 1922. Irish born but brought up in China. Served NZ Military Forces 1942–43 as a gunnery instructor (War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45). Became a TF Chaplain. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Anglican chaplain. Conducted first service in Korea on 7 Jan 1951 and the funeral service (with Padre Kingan) for Long and McDonald. When Padre Kingan left in March, Parr served the NZ personnel on his own for several months until another Chaplain arrived with the 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers 12 Oct 1952. Joined Territorial Force, posted from the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Chap Dept, to be Chaplain 4th Class at Area 10, 12 Aug 1954. Died Auckland circa 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PARRIS, Jack Melville | 203838 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 08/09/2053 | Born Te Awamutu 13 Nov 1929. Farm Labourer at Pokeno the labourer at NZ Glass Manufacturing Co, Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver artillery platoon. To be Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of 2i/c 20 Feb 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ 7 Jul 1951. Admitted Swedish Hosp 24 Aug 1951 and was discharged to unit 7 Sep 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal to Temporary Corporal 10 Dec 1951 while appointed Tpt NCO. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Co 22 Mar 1952 from NZ Base HQ and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 14 Apr 1952 and appointed Tpt Sergeant ‘C’ Transport Platoon. M/I to NZ Base HQ 21 May 1952 for RTNZ (Furlough) and emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952. Deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 on Teal Ararangi to Sydney then to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 and re-entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Jul 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. 14 days leave approved in Australia 18–31 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Emplaned Sydney and deplaned Wellington 8 Sep 1953 ex leave in Australia. Served overseas two years 235 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Nov 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Rotorua 5 Apr 1977 aged 47 years. |
| PARRIS, Kenneth Raymond | 12907 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland 14 Nov 1927. Employed as a traffic assistant but not known where or in what role. Entered the RNZN on 3 Feb 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman and completed his training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 19 Sep 1949–10 Feb 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 11 Feb 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Apr 1950. Rotoiti sailed on 7 Oct 1950 from Auckland bound for Korea. Gunner. Not long after arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Tutira on 1 May 1951 and RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He then served in Kiwi and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend training courses 3 Jul–14 Dec 1952. He qualified QA3 on 4 Dec 1952. On RTNZ he was soon drafted to Black Prince on 26 Jan–25 Nov 1953. He then returned to Philomel on 25 Nov 1953 and was discharged 19 May 1954 BNPS with 61 days invaliding leave. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Auckland in 2004. |
| PARSONS (Alfred George ?) | 0 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Whakatane 14 Oct 1931. Serving as a CMT soldier. Served in 9 Coast Regiment Artillery at Palmer Head for his CMT training. Floor Surfacer/Sander for Campbell Floor Surfacers Ltd Auckland. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 1 Jul 1953 and Entered Korea 25 Jul and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 ADS 17–20 Sep 1953. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 22–24 Aug 1953. M/O 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954 NZ from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Applied to join RF but withdrew his application. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PARSONS, Charles Trevor | 208961 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/04/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Wellington 30 Dec 1928. Panel beater for PWD, Cobb Valley, Marlborough. Attested 2 Nov 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila to enter Japan on 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 May. Entered Korea 14 May and M/I to his unit 17 May 1954. Understood he served in ‘A’ Tpt Pl. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19–20 Jul 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Had some problems adhering to Unit and Standing Orders one of using insubordinate language to a superior officer which resulted in 27 days Field Punishment and loss of 28 days’ pay. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Japan to Australia. Completed RTNZ by Teal flight and deplaned Harewood on 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 43 days. Discharged 12 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZDSM. Died 22 Mar 2004 aged 75 years. |
| PARSONS, David McLeod (Dave) | 203635 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/06/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served aa a gun number in 161 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Sep 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Joined Regular Force and NZ SAS. Served with 5 Troop, NZ SAS in Malaya during the Emergency. GSM 1918 Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Living at Mt Roskill, Auckland, in 1995. At Whangamata 2008. Died Whangamata, 23 May 2011. |
| PARSONS, Fred Alexander | 203009 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born 31 Jul 1923. Came from Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 9 Sep 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1975. |
| PARSONS, Herbert Frank | 204095 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Hamilton 17 Jun 1922. Farmhand at Rotorangi, Cambridge. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Appears to have been trained in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Feb 1953 and to Lance Corporal 26 Jun 1953. Served in A Tpt Platoon. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Sep 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 30 Oct 2005 aged 93 years. |
| PARSONS, Leslie | 203759 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (616602, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Truck driver from Hikurangi near Whangarei. Next-of-kin Mrs H. Parsons (mother) Hikurangi.) Photographed on board the freighter Ganges as a member of the Advance Party. Advance Party No.2, MV Ganges which contained several light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| PARSONS, Noel James (James Noel) | 204400 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Born during 1930 Came from Te Kauwhata. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned at Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Embarked Sasebo for two-day trip across to Pusan. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of Gun 2i/c 16 Mar 1953. Promoted from Bombardier to Temporary Sergeant 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Gun No.1. Attached for all purposes to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. SOS Kayforce 22 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Aparangi Village, Te Kauwhata, 13 Jun 2013 aged 83 years. Buried in the Waerenga RSA Cemetery. |
| PARSONS, Reginald (Reg) | 13292 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Whangarei on 16 May 1932. Employed in the hardware business before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 19 Jan–6 Feb 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Sep 1951. Served in Philomel and was drafted on 2 Feb 1953 to Kaniere and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 5 Feb 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 bound for Korea. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Most of his service was on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Irirangi, Hawea and was sent to HMAS Watson to attend trade related courses 29 Jul–5 Dec 1955. Graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 18 Nov 1955. Served in Lachlan 13 Jan 1956–22 May 1958. DEE 31 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PARTRIDGE, Bert Vernon | 15420 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Warkworth 16 Dec 1936. He was a dairy farm employee before he entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as a Recruit. His training was in Tamaki and Philomel and he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 20 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 20 May 1956. Drafted on 5 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/ Korean waters. On RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 he continued in the RNZN and served in Philomel, Tamaki, Lachlan and was sent to Britain in Feb 1961 to become a member of Taranaki’s ship’s company and to sail the ship to NZ. He advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 8 Aug 1961. Served in Royalist and Pukaki. DEE 25 May 1963. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| PARTRIDGE, Charles Leonard | 206200 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Petone, Lower Hutt during 1926. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Understood to have served with the battery from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned NZ 5 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 5 Nov 1952. be to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PARTRIDGE, Joseph | 14718 | Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 30 Apr 1937. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki where he advanced to Signalman Boy on 8 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 9 Apr 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 30 Oct 1954. He returned to Tamaki from 21 Sep 1955–1 Apr 1957 and advanced to Signalman. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until he was drafted to Irirangi on 23 Sep 1958–10 Jul 1959. He then served in Philomel, Wakefield, Rotoiti and back to Philomel. Time in Wakefield and Rotoiti was limited to a few days. Later served in Royalist, Philomel and Tamaki and was Discharged by Purchase on 16 Jan 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PASCOE, Henry William Charles | 14313 | Shipwright 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bere Alston, Devon, UK, on 13 Apr 1920. He was employed as a shipwright before he entered the RN on 19 Aug 1941 as an Acting Shipwright 4th class. He served in Drake and was then drafted on 7 Feb 1942 to Forth (submarine depot ship). On 23 Mar 1943 he was posted to Attack a Coastal Forces shore base at Portland and on 9 Nov 1943 he returned to Drake. He also served in the sloop Bridgewater 2 Mar–15 Jun 1944 and advanced to Shipwright 3rd Class on 19 Aug 1944. Drafted to Port Quebec a merchant ship converted by the Ministry of War Transport to an auxiliary minelayer from 19 Aug–6 Nov 1944. His next ship was Bermuda (light cruiser) which was under refit when he joined her. When the refit was completed she sailed for Colombo to join the British Pacific Fleet and arrived in Sydney to join the BPF with Belfast. He stayed in Bermuda until 23 Jan 1946 and was at the surrender of Formosa on 9 Sep 1945. Bermuda was also involved with the evacuation of POW from Japan. He was in Golden Hind (a RN Shore base in Sydney) 24 Jan–16 Feb 1946 and was drafted to Beauly Firth (converted to an Aircraft Engine Repair Ship) on 17 Feb 1946 and returned to Britain in her. Drafted to Drake on 2 May 1956 and was released on 20 Jul 1946. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and duplicates on 17 Mar 1955. Entered RNZN at Maori as a Shipwright Artificer 4th Class on 22 Sep 1952 and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class the following day. He was in Victory 23 Sep 1952–25 Jan 1953 and then back in Maori 26 Jan–6 Feb 1953. On arrival in NZ he first served in Philomel and then in the Reserve Fleet. Drafted to Bellona on 9 Sep 1953, then to Lachlan on 2 Oct 1953 and to Black Prince on 26 Sep 1954. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class on 21 Oct 1954. He served in Philomel 16 Jul 1956–2 Apr 1957 and was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Artificer Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he was DEE on 21 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Discharged from the RNZN he remained in Auckland. |
| PASCOE, Joseph Frederick | 208528 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 11/12/2052 | Born Christchurch 18 Jun 1931. Employed as a fitter and Turner for Booth McDonald & CO., Christchurch. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained in Burnham and was sent on TOD to RNZEME School Trentham for Corps training. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 6) to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 10 May 1952. M/I to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD from 16 Fd Regt 12 May 1952. Accidentally injured 15 Oct 1952, admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 20 Oct 1952. Laceration of right forearm. Medically re-boarded 26 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 56 Dec 1952 for return to NZ (medical reasons) Deplaned Wellington 11 Dec 1952. Served overseas 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2382 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Christchurch. |
| PATAKA, Paereta Kaperiera | 568489 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Te Haroto, Hastings 5 Oct 1933. Served in 9th intake CMT. Employed as a labourer for Mr H. Hellywell, Patoka. Attested 17 Oct 1955 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ and then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1956. Also served in NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Committed several offences which resulted in 27 days Field Punishment, another 14 days Field Punishment and a further 27 days Field Punishment followed by a second 14 days Field Punishment. Admitted 44 MASH 11–14 May 1957 and admitted Canadian Med Det 16–21 May 1947. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1957 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Died Auckland 25 Dec 2013 aged 80 years. |
| PATCH, Arthur Charles | 206196 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 30/05/2052 | Born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, 21 Sep 1926. Previous service in the British Army. His NOK was Mrs E Patch of St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon on arrival in Korea. May also have served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni on 25 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 30 May 1952. He returned initially to Wellington. Discharged 21 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Otaki 3 Jul 2014 aged 87 years. |
| PATEA, Peter Kahukura | 206926 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 20/08/2053 | Born Whanganui 1 Apr 1930. Worked as a labourer at the Whanganui Freezing Works and farming at Kaiwhaiti, Whanganui. Attested 18 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned at Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug, entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and M/I to his unit the same day. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 7 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas flight 15 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. Travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and completed the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Aug 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 26 days. Discharged 28 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2383 was sent 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Whanganui. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATERSON, John Rawiri | 34771 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Palmerston, Otago, 16 Sep 1930. Regular Force soldier enlisted in the RF between Aug and Oct 1950. Seconded 1 Nov 1951 to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Jan 1952. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. Marched into Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on the HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Reverts to Gunner 16 Mar 1952. Entered Korea, posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Apr and M/I to his unit 15 Apr 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 2 Oct 1952 and posted to 1 Australia R.H.U. Posted to 1 Bn RAR from 1 Aust R.H.U. 19 Nov 1952. Posted form 1 Bn RAR to 2 Bn RAR (Temporary Corporal Section Commander) 21 Mar 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 2 Bn RAR and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 11 Dec 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged at own request 5 Jul 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died at Thames on 10 Nov 2020 aged 90 years. |
| PATERSON, Kevin John Robert | 33360 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 24/03/2055 | Born Dunedin 7 Sep 1930. Came from Miller’s Flat, Central Otago. Ex Regular Force soldier who served 15 Mar 1949–20 Jul 1950. Discharged at own request. Driver at State Hydro Dept, Winton. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Aug 1953. Had some problems adhering to Unit Orders. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal, to Lance Corporal and then to Temporary Corporal 8 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 25–29 Dec 1954 and was discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Mar 1955. RTNZ as an Acting Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged 29 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Member of Alexandra RSA 2002. Died 5 May 2008. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PATERSON, Neil Montague | 12086 | Leading Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Rotherham, Canterbury, NZ, 3 Dec 1929. Employed as a Junior Linesman before he entered the RNZN on 6 Jun 1948 as an Assistant Cook (Assistant Cook) on a six-year engagement. He served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 5 Mar 1949 where he advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 30 Nov 1950. He then served in Tamaki and was rated as Cook (Officers) on 26 Oct 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (O) (Local) on 11 Jan 1952 but relinquished this rate on 4 May 1952. Served again in Bellona from 5 Mar 1952–11 Jan 1953 and again in Philomel and advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) on 1 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 10 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he was DEE on 2 Jun 1954. He re-entered the RNZN in Philomel on 16 May 1956 as a Cook (Officers) and the next day advanced to Leading Cook (Officers). Drafted on 25 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Officers) (Local) on 29 Apr 1957 but relinquished this rate on 16 Sep 1958. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Drafted to Black Prince on 19 Sep 1958 and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Officers) on 17 Feb 1959. He later served in Tamaki, Otago, Philomel (RNZ Naval Hospital) and Taranaki where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Officers) on 1 Dec 1963. Later served in RNZN Hospital again, Philomel, Waikato and Tamaki. Discharged to RA 18 Jun 1970. Awarded Korea Medal (Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (Jul 1953) and the Naval LS&GC Medal (16 Aug 1965) and later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Palmerston North 3 Sep 2018 aged 89 years. |
| PATERSON, Robertson McKay | 30056 | Lieutenant Colonel | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 12/12/2051 | 02/03/2053 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 12 Feb 1918. Permanent Force Officer 1937–48. 2 NZEF 1942–44. BCOF Japan 1946. He was 2i/c 16 Fd Regt and then CO 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 25 Feb 1952–10 Feb 1953. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded DSO London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402. Later Brigadier. CBE 1970. Jayforce and Kayforce medals include NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His last rank was Major General. Retired 3 Jul 1972. Died Taupo 19 Jul 1972 aged 54 years. Buried in Taupo Public Cemetery. |
| PATES, Victor | 204335 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Auckland 19 Jul 1929. Came from Devonport. Served in RNZAC as a Trooper with Service No 34316 from 16 Jan 1950. Discharged at own Request 5 Aug 1951. Employed as a farmhand Waiuku. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Trained for service in Korea at Army School of Signals, Trentham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight (2nd Flight) to Sydney. Continued by air and deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and M/O to be attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jun 1952. Served in RHQ Sigs Tp. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 22–26 Mar 1953 and discharged to unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 27 Aug 1953 TSFD to 26 Canadian FDS and discharged direct to unit 18 Sep 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base H”Q and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 250 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 14 Jan 2017 aged 87 years. |
| PATON, Earl James | 204266 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Whangaroa, Northland 14 May 1930. Self-employed plastering contractor. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 1) to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas flight to deplane Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1952 and served in E Troop 163 Bty. Had several problems adhering to written and verbal orders. Created a catalogue of military misdemeanours including AWOL and vehicle offences. Three times admitted to hospital once to Brit Com Gen Hosp for treatment of septic foot. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 207 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Turangi, 12 Jan 1994 aged 63 years. |
| PATRICK, John Cameron | 203636 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Previous service in the Navy with Service No of NZ11135. Reached rank of Able Seaman before being discharged from the RNZN and enlisting in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt where he was a gun number in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and arrived in Auckland on 26 Apr 1952. After leave he re-embarked for Korea on 29 May. He appears to have returned to 16 Fd Regt on re-entry to Korea. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2387 was sent to an Auckland address on 22 Aug 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATRICKSON, Jack | 211286 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 15/11/2055 | Born Manchester 24 Jul 1931. Previous service in the British Army. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953. Granted further six months extension of service dating from 24 Apr 1955. M/O 10 (NZ) Tpt Co to NZ Base HQ 17 Oct 1955 and M/I to this unit 20 Oct 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Nov 1955 Approval granted for discharge in Japan on 8 Nov 1955 and he was discharged 25 Jan 1956 in Japan. Served in Korea two years 27 days. Korean service medals may include UN Korea Medal and was later entitled to NZOSM and possibly NZGSM (K). |
| PATTEN, Peter James | 13123 | Shipwright 2nd Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hastings 16 Dec 1933. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 8 Sep 1949. Trained in Tamaki and at the completion of the basic level he was drafted to Bellona on 15 Sep 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951 as Boy 1st Class and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Jun 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 and he continued to serve in Philomel. During his service between 12 Aug 1953 he served in Lachlan on three occasions, in HMAS Cerberus on courses and served in ML 3556 on one occasion. Between each move he returned to Philomel for various periods of time. Were these periods required for him to carry out shipwright duties? He was sent to HMAS Watson 29 Jul 1955–5 Dec 1955 and qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 18 Nov 1955. He then served in Philomel, Hawea and Stawell between 6 Dec 1955 and was DEE from Philomel on 15 Dec 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATTERSON, James Ernest | 12055 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Ashburton on 4 Aug 1929. Employed as a farmhand before enlistment in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 and was granted the rate of Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona for his first service at sea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 27 Feb 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korean waters on with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 28 Aug 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 31 May–4 Sep 1952. Later served in Black Prince and during the time in that ship advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 26 May 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATTERSON, Martin Allen | 11417 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Christchurch on 11 Nov 1931. He was a casual labourer before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 13 Mar 1947 on a six-year engagement. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel after which he was drafted to Bellona on 20 Jan 1948 to 2 Feb 1949. Drafted to Taupo on 2 Feb 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Nov 1949 and to Able Seaman on 11 Aug 1950. He was in Tamaki briefly while awaiting passage to Australia to attend courses in HMAS Watson from 30 Jan–27 Jul 1951. Qualified Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 18 May 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel followed by service in Bellona 30 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but he remained in the ship until returning to Philomel on 27 May 1954. He later served in Bellona and Black Prince and was DEE on 10 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATTERSON, Victor Stanley | 13844 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 08/05/2057 | Born Grays, Essex on 2 Jan 1926. Employed as a labourer in the Merchant Service before he entered the RN on 4 Aug 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Collingwood and he was then drafted to Valkyrie II a stone frigate or shore base located on the Isle of Man use to train men as Signallers or Telegraphist s for landing craft assembling for D Day. He then served in Mercury also an RN communications training establishment then in Midge a Coastal Forces base at Great Yarmouth. He then served in MTB 760 and was based in the following bases St Christopher, Attack and Hornet. Advanced to Telegraphist on 29 Oct 1944. Then continued in Attack, Hornet and Fervent. He returned to Mercury on 1 Aug 1945. On 6 Oct 1945 he was located in Golden Hind (Sydney Australia) and was serving in Opossum (frigate) which had been sent to join the British Pacific Fleet. He returned to Britain and served in Mercury 23 Jun–10 Oct 1946 then in Victory. Discharged from the RN on 15 Nov 1946. His WWII awards may include 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 29 May 1952 as a Telegraphist. He was in HMS Pembroke for almost a month then returned to Maori on 28 Jun–18 Jul 1952. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was then drafted to Irirangi on 5 Aug 1952. Drafted to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953 then returned to Irirangi on 19 Sep 1953. He also served in Hawea, Philomel and was drafted Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. Telegraphist Victor Patterson RTNZ 10 May 1955 about two months before his ship RTNZ. He was granted Leave Without Pay 11 May–19 Jun 1955 then returned to Kaniere 20 Jun 1955. He advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1955. Drafted to Bellona as Telegraphist on 21 Sep 1955 and was in the crew who sailed her back to Britain to return to the RN. Drafted to the newly commissioned Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and returned to NZ via South Africa because the Suez Canal had been closed by the Egyptian crisis. Back in NZ he served in Wakefield Feb 1957, advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 8 Mar 1957 and to Leading Telegraphist 8 Mar 1958. DEE 28 May 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| PATTERSON, William | 14628 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Manchester, UK, on 11 Nov 1932. Entered the RN on 11 Oct 1949 as a Junior Radio Electricians Mate with Service No DS/MX 885814. He served in Royal Arthur, Collingwood where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 11 May 1950 and then in Defiance. He then served in MMS 1771 (a British Motor Minesweeper) from 21 Sep 1950 to 15 Nov 1951. This ship operated from three different bases in Britain. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 11 May 1951. He also served in Evaret Bay [sic] and operated from Drake IV (Devonport UK) and then Drake X (Devonport UK). He was drafted to St Brides Bay, based in HMS Tamar, Hong Kong. Served in HMS Tamar 17 Sep–2 Dec 1952. Granted a free discharged on 2 Dec 1952 to join the RNZN. Joined the RNZN on 3 Dec 1952 from HMS Tamar and entered directly onto the ship’s books of HMNZS Hawea and served in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 14 Jul 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel, Black Prince, HMAS Cerberus and Irirangi where he advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 14 Jan 1954. He was sent to Maori and onto Collingwood where he underwent further training courses 24 Jun 1955–9 Feb 1956. Drafted on 10 Feb 1956 to Bellona when she arrived in Britain to be handed back to the RN. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and returned to NZ via South Africa because the Suez Canal had been closed by Egypt. On arrival in NZ he served in Irirangi 6 Feb 1957–15 Jun 1959 and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 May 1957. Served in Lachlan 16 Jun 1959–11 Jul 1960. His last period of service was in Philomel 12 Jul 1960 and advanced to Chief Radio Electrician on 2 Nov 1960. DEE 2 Dec 1960. The awards for his RN service are not known but could possibly include a medal for minesweeping between Sep 1950 and Nov 1951. Awarded UN Korea Medal on 9 Jul 1953. He would have also qualified for the Korean Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PATTIE, David Charles (DC) | 208281 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Blenheim 14 Jul 1927. Worked on the family farm near Blenheim. Attested 12 Jun 1952 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 31 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 28 Nov 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ and CTBS 16 Fd Regt 13 Jan 1952. Admitted 26 ADS 11–15 Jul 1952 and discharged to unit. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Dec 1953 and TSFD to 8228 MASH 3 Jan 1953. (Pharyngitis). Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Mar 1953. See-sawed between 16 Fd Regt and 10 Tpt Coy Jan–Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 25 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Apr 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. Living in Ashburton in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Ashburton 2 Apr 2004 aged 76 years and buried in Ashburton. |
| PAUL, Bertrim | 203735 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Hamilton 23 Oct 1923 Served in 2nd Relief Jayforce, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15. (827509, Private, Maori Battalion. Labourer from Ngaruawahia. Next-of-kin Mr B. Paul, Ngaruawahia.) Also served in Tokyo Bn. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Welder in Steel Tanks and Structures, Penrose, Auckland. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. He was a welder in Field Regiment pool and also served in 161 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 178 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce on 25 Jul 1952 and returned to Auckland. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2389 was sent 22 Aug 1957 to a Tamaki, Auckland, address. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PAUL, Douglas Walter | 204723 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Auckland 24 Jun 1929. Gardener and driver for G.A. Paul, Mangere. Attested in Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 10 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 18 Jun 1954 and M/I to his unit 21 Apr 1954. Served in Workshop Pl. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 32 days. Discharged 16 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PAUL, Frank Anthony | 211388 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 02/09/2055 | Born Napier 25 May 1927. Driver for W. Tahau Contractor Omahau. Attested 26 Jul 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit 9 Jan 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Jul 1955.TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Aug 1955 for medical RTNZ (Tuberculosis). Medically evacuated to NZ 30 Aug 1955 and deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1955. Was overnight in hospital in Sydney. Served overseas 263 days. Remained under treatment at Pukeora Sanitorium discharged 23 Jan 1956 to further treatment in Memorial Hospital Hastings. Discharged 27 Sep 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2391 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Hastings. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGDM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PAUL, George Robert | 14076 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Petone on 17 Nov 1930. Promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 May 1955. Was appointed to HMS Pembroke then to HMS Loch Veyatie additional for training. Confirmed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant on 19 Jan 1957 with seniority from 1 May 1955. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Handbook, but his Record of Appointments shows Endeavour 8 Apr 1957, Royalist 30 Jun 1957 then Philomel on 22 Oct 1957 for passage and leave. Followed by Stawell on 3 Dec 1957. He may have served in Royalist in Malayan waters and but does not appear to have served in Korea. Medallic awards not known. |
| PAUL, Henry Tama | 11457 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Ohinemutu, Rotorua on 25 Sep 1927. Was employed as a storekeeper before he entered the RNZN on 8 May 1947 as an Assistant Steward. While in training in Tamaki he changed to Stoker on 13 Jan 1948 and underwent further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 26 Mar–29 Sep 1948. Served in Philomel 30 Sep 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 18 Oct 1948. Drafted to Taupo on 22 Feb 1949 and remained in that ship except for when he attended and qualified on a Shallow Water Diving Course. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korea. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and stayed in Taupo but was attached to Philomel until 4 Mar 1953. He was drafted to Tui briefly then returned to Philomel and was DEE on 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Rotorua on 27 Oct 11 in his 82nd year. |
| PAUL, James (Jim) AKA HOETAWA | 12383 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Whakatane 5 Aug 1932. Employed in the Market Gardening business before he entered the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 10 May 1949. Drafted to Taupo on 24 Jan 1950. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Aug 1950 and to Able Seaman on 5 May 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and he was in Philomel briefly before he was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 13 Feb–24 Apr 1953 and qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class on 17 Apr 1953. He RTNZ and was drafted to Philomel on 25 Apr 1953 but RUN on 30 May 1953. He was recovered and returned to Philomel on 1 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 3 Feb 1954–11 Jul 1956. DEE on 4 Aug 1958. His Posting Card shows he was awarded the UN Korea Medal on 24 Jun 1953. It is presumed he was awarded the Korea Medal about Nov–Dec 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died prior to Oct 1993. |
| PAUL, Robert George (Bob) | 208183 | Driver | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, on 27 Mar 1926. High country musterer who came from Aranui, Christchurch. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (654085, Private, Infantry.) Embarked 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Paul (mother) Parnell, Auckland. Served in the infantry and was TSFD from the infantry to the NZ Provost Corps 10 Jul 1947. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 4 Nov 1946. Attached FAP to the Tokyo Battalion 9 Jul–4 Nov 1946. Promoted Lance Corporal 14 Jul 1947. Embarked 6 Aug 1947 for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 27 Aug. Shepherd at Mt Auram, Skippers, Queenstown before joining Kayforce, Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 for the sea trip to Pusan, entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Attached to NZRTU 16 Feb–23 Mar 1952 during which time he played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Admitted to C.D.I. Tokyo 23 Mar 1953 and was discharged from No.6 Con Training Depot Tokyo 6 May 1952. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 4 Jun 1952 and was posted to E Troop, 163 Bty. His former boss at Mt Auram appealed for his release from Kayforce as he was finding difficulty in finding high country musterers to bring in his sheep. Admitted to C.D.S. Tokyo 27 Oct 1 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Living in Invercargill in 1996. Died Invercargill, 30 Aug 2001 aged 74 years. Buried Soldiers Ave, Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. |
| PAUL, William Apatari | 211319 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Wairoa 10 Aug 1928. Fencer for Mr F. Whyte, Wairoa. Attested in Kayforce 23 Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Entered Korea 8 Mar 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1954. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 15–20 May 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 26 Aug and was discharged direct to unit 3 Sep 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt, posted 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Admitted British Com Forces Hosp Korea 26 Feb 1955 and discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 22 Mar 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 9 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 101 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Aug 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 31 Jul 1957. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I to Nee Soon Camp. M/O 28 Dec 1957 to Field Trg Centre Kota Tinggi. Admitted Hosp 1–8 Jan 1958. Served in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya in Nyasa Camp. Admitted MRS Majedee and went AWOL. Returned to Nyasa Camp by MPs. Spent two or three days and was then admitted to BMH Singapore. Med Evacuated and deplaned Whenuapai 17 Feb 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. TSFD from NZ Infantry to RNZAOC 29 Jun 1959. TSFD to Regular Force Reserve 31 Jul 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). May have died Wellington Hospital 6 Dec 1977 aged 39 years. Buried Wairoa, Hawkes Bay. |
| PAUL, William Robert (Bob) | 1068 | Senior Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Piriaka (south of Taumarunui) on 7 Jun 1911. Employed as a fireman in Central Fire Station, Whanganui. Entered the NZ Division of the RN on 29 Sep 1930 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His first ship was Diomede and advanced to Stoker on 19 Jan 1932. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training as an Acting Stoker Petty Officer and returned to Diomede on 31 Dec 1934. He was sent to Pembroke in Britain for further training 15 Mar 1935–24 May 1937. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 154 Dec 1936 while in Pembroke. He was not back in NZ for very long before he was once again sent to HMAS Cerberus where he appears to have been employed as an instructor. Rated Mechanician 2 on 5 Aug 1939. He served in Philomel and then in Leander from 30 Aug 1939–1 Mar 1943. He was in Leander when she came across the Italian commerce raider Ramb 1. This ship tried to bluff Leander with false flags then raised the Italian Flag and opened fire on Leander. It was an unequal battle and Ramb 1 was sunk. Bob Paul advanced to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 5 Aug 1940 Leander then went to the Mediterranean and while there exchanged fire with large Vichy French destroyers. Leander returned to NZ and Bob Paul was on leave while Leander was refitted then served in the Pacific Campaign. Engineer Mechanic 1st Class Paul served in Philomel, Hinau, Hautapu, Scarba and then served in Achilles 16 Sep 1945–30 Sep 1946. Achilles took part in some of the last bombardments on mainland Japan and was in Tokyo 6 Oct 1945. He was one of the crew who sailed Achilles back to Britain in 1946 and came back to NZ in Bellona in which he served from 10 Oct 1946–28 Feb 1947. He advanced to Warrant Mechanician on 1 Mar 1947 and was sent once again to HMAS Cerberus. He sailed in the crew that returned Arbutus to the RN in 1947 and came back to NZ in Kaniere in 1948. He was appointed a Commissioned Mechanician on 5 Apr 1949. Senior Commissioned Mechanician. Appointed to Taupo on 30 Jan 1950 and with Hawea served with the Mediterranean fleet based in Malta. Promoted Senior Commissioned Mechanician 1 Oct 1950. Appointed to Kaniere on 1 Oct 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Most of this service was on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Commissioned Lieutenant (Engineering) on 1 Oct 1953. Appointed to Bellona on 26 Apr 1954. Appointed MBE (Mil) NY Hons 1 Jan 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, ERII Coronation Medal 1953. Very keen on football. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Promoted Commander 6 Jun 1964. Released from the RNZN on 6 Jun 1964. |
| PAULING, Blair Francis | 783439 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 20/11/2054 | Born Whanganui 18 Apr 1933. Farmer for H W Budden, Pokara, Te Awamutu. Served in 4th CMT intake and then became a Sapper, TF soldier. Attested 14 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Burnham Camp. Also nominated for attendance at Kayforce OCTU but did not receive favourable reports during training. M/O from Burnham Camp to Papakura for Corps Training 8 Dec 1953. Created a disturbance with a civilian outside camp bounds, fined £2.0.0. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr 1954. Entered Korea 4 May 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP CATC Inchon 4 Jul 1954 MI16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 26 Jul 1954. Hic catalogue of misdeeds continued to grow M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Failed to obey Ship’s Standing Orders 11 Nov 1954. Both these dealt with at Army HQ when he arrived in NZ. Deplaned Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hasting (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas 214 days. Discharged 22 Dec 1954 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Papatoetoe, 6 Jan 2002 aged 68 years. |
| PAULING, Cyril Graham | 206537 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Geraldine, Otago 15 Oct 1929. Driver for Haynes Ltd, Napier. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 5pm 17 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Entered Korea and M/I to HQ Div Tpt Pl, RNZASC 28 Aug 1951. Made a big error when he left his Sten gun (a sub-machine gun) in an unattended vehicle 31 Aug 1952. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 17 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 313 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington 4 Aug 1987 aged 58 years and was buried in Napier. Later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PAULL, John Sherborne | 15315 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 27 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 Jan 1955 and his training commenced in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 27 Jun 1955. He changed to Boy Telegraphist on 5 Oct 1955 and advanced to Junior Telegraphist on 12 Jan 1956. Drafted to Hawea for training and then to Philomel on 28 Aug 1956. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 27 Mar 1957 and was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he advanced to Telegraphist on 27 Jun 1958 and remained in the ship until 22 Sep 1958. He later served in Endeavour 13 Nov 1958–14 Jun 1960 and may well have visited Antarctica in two summer seasons. Sent to Maori in Jun 1960 to become one of the crew to sail Taranaki to NZ to join the RNZN fleet. He advanced to Leading Radio Operator on 26 Oct 1962 and to He also served in Philomel, Lachlan, Wakefield Irirangi and Taranaki on two more occasions. Advanced to Acting Naval Radio Supervisor on 1 Jun 1964. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 27 Sep 1972. Discharged at own request on 28 Jul 1982. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| PAURINI, Tukino John | 644946 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 22/04/2055 | Born Levin 29 Jun 1933. Served in 6th CMT intake then served as a TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings flight to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 20 Oct 1954. Posted to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 29 Oct 1954 and discharged direct to unit 1 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 16–19 Nov 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 2 Feb 1955 and discharged direct to unit 21 Feb 1955. Re-admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp 25 Feb 1955, TSFD to X(ii) List medically boarded 24 Mar 1955 and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 12 Apr 1955 and remained on the NZ Roll (Medical). Emplaned Qantas 20 Apr 1955 for RTNZ for medical reasons via Sydney. Was overnight in AMF Rehab Hosp Concord, Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 22 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 193 days. Discharged 11 May 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Levin 20 Jul 2003 aged 70 years. |
| PAWA, James William | 15383 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whangaroa, Northland, on 29 Nov 1939. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 19 May 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. He advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Junior Seaman on 24 Feb 1956. He served in Philomel and Hawea and advanced to Junior Mechanician (Engineering) 23 Apr 1956. Drafted on 8 Feb 1957 to Royalist as a Junior Mechanician (Engineering) and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 21 May 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 13 Oct 1958–29 Apr 1959. He later served in Endeavour, Black Prince again and Royalist. Discharged by Purchase 1 Sep 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| PAWLEY, Victor Cyril | 11781 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 14 Jun 1932. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 11 Mar 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Sep 1948. Drafted to Bellona on 10 May 1949–8 May 1950 and then to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 14 Jun 1950 but changed to Assistant Cook on 24 Jul 1950 and advanced to Assistant Cook (Officers) on 14 Aug. Drafted to Philomel on 11 Sep 1950–20 Jan 1951. Drafted on 21 Jan 1951 to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for Korea. Advanced to Cook (Officers) on 14 Feb 1951. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. This ship was involved in 3 landings in the Han River. Vic Pawley wrote an article (as did Alan Pooley see below) and named some men in Hawea’s Spotting Party that went ashore at the Han River. Part of Vic’s article is written below as has Alan Pooley’s under his name included below: “It was our last trip up the Han, we anchored well up opposite Kwang Do Island. We had just finished duty in the galley, Chas Wells and myself, when the Coxswain told us to pick up our rifles and ammo and report to the quarterdeck. We were off on shore again, spotting for the ship. In the group was: 1st Lt. Cdr. St Albyn, Padre Harry Taylor, Cook Chas Wells, Cook Vic Pawley, L/Stwd Terry Lopez [sic], Ordinary Seaman Doug Bush, a Telegraphist, 3 stokers and a couple more seamen whose names are forgotten. All were armed with either a.303 rifle or Lanchester machine guns, even Harry had a.45 pistol, before we boarded a motorboat with Bill Bradley as Coxswain. He landed us at a fishing village on Kwang Do Island. An American Captain and some South Korean soldiers with three or four jeeps picked us up and we were taken across the island to the narrowest part of the Han River in that area. It was bitterly cold and we got into a skid on a frozen paddy field on the way over. They let us out at a village at the foot of the hills and people immediately surrounded us. Harry Taylor had a bag of lollies and when it was produced the children went wild. Quite touching really, as some of the children had parts of legs or arms missing. We advanced up a track and stopped at a cemetery (but we didn’t know this until later). It had quite a high mound of dirt round it. The 1st Lieutenant and the Telegraphist continued on higher up the hill. There was very little cover, no trees anywhere. The enemy was less than a mile away. Moments later, coming up from the river were these blokes dressed in Khaki and carrying arms which we thought were Chinese of North Koreans. We nearly opened fore until someone said that they were on our side. When they eventually turned up we could see they were only children and they were guarding the river, so they stayed with us. A couple of young Korean men from the village joined us and produced a bottle of Korean drink that looked like water after Dettol had been put in it and it tasted like it too. At that stage Hawea began firing and they must have upset someone as they began to mortar us, so we moved to the downside of the hill out of sight of the enemy. The ship must have fired over 50 rounds of 4-inch and the enemy were getting quite upset. It was very, very cold. When we arrived back at the fishing village our motorboat was in a bit of trouble so the first half dozen of, Harry the Padre included, ran into the river to push it. It was freezing. We continued for some time but with the tide dropping (It ran so fast, like a plug being pulled from a bath) and the boat now stuck on the rocks, we headed for the only place with a fire. It was lit in a tunnel under a building. Someone must have gone for miles to get wood. We were wet, cold and our bodies were half frozen. Fifty years later I read in Ian McGibbon’s book, ‘The Korean War’ and realised that the place was an old Japanese Brothel and here we were, most not yet 20!!!” Hawea RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived at Auckland 8 Mar 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Irirangi, Hawea again and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Officers) (Local) on 11 Jan 1954 in Philomel on and Tamaki. DEE on 13 Jun 1956. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Whangamata in 1996. Was a member of the pilgrimage team that returned to Korea in 2002. Living at Te Awamutu 2003. Died Te Awamutu 12 Sep 2015 aged 83. |
| PAYN, Eric Thomas Victor | 12801 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Surbiton, Surrey, UK, on 24 Oct 1925. He was employed as a box maker before he entered the RN on 26 May 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 518107. His training was conducted in Collingwood and Victory. He passed through Hannibal (shore station, Algiers) on his way to St Angelo (Malta) where he joined Cadmus (Algerine-class fleet minesweeper) on 29 Apr 1944 and was involved in minesweeping and escort duties during planned allied landings in Sicily. Advanced to Acting Able Seaman on 26 May 1944. He returned to Britain and was serving in Osprey the RN anti-submarine training establishment 20 Aug 1945 and Nimrod 14 Oct 1945 for an Asdic training course and then returned to Osprey 21 Dec 1945. Discharged on 25 Oct 1946. He may have received 1939–45 Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Able Seaman on 6 Jun 1949. On arrival NZ he first served in Lachlan until 24 Aug 1951. He was drafted to Philomel the next day and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 on second deployment. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained with her until 14 Aug 1953. He then served in Tamaki 15 Aug 1953–11 Apr 1954. He was in Philomel briefly awaiting shipping back to Maori from where he was DEE on 5 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal on 29 Jun 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He returned to live at Surbiton, Surrey, UK. |
| PAYNE, Charles Gordon (Gordon) | 208148 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Dunedin 23 Dec 1929. Attested 14 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Motor mechanic. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Served with 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment (LAD). Also served with 28 (UK) Field Engineer Regt and 1 Comwel Div. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 15 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2397 was sent 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Waikouaiti. Living in Palmerston, Otago, in 1996. Member Alexandra RSA 2002. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died Dunedin 22 Jun 2018 aged 89 years. |
| PAYNE, Edward William (Ted) | 207771 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born 17 Aug 1931. Came from Ashburton. After training in Papakura and Waiouru camps embarked on SS Ormonde 10 Dec 1950 at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty LAD. Accidentally injured 1 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Masterton Nov 2000. Living Picton 2009. Died Picton 29 May 2012 aged 80 years. Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 1931, 2012. |
| PAYNE, Ernest Alfred | 13109 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 21/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Kingston, Portsmouth, UK, on 30 Sep 1916. Employed as a fitter before he entered the RN on 26 Oct 1936 as an Engine Room Artificer 6th Class with Service No PM/X 53713. Underwent training in Victory and was drafted to London (heavy cruiser) on 11 Feb 1937. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 26 Oct 1937 and to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 10 Nov 1938. He returned to Victory many times between his service in different ships. Drafted to Argus, the first example of a carrier with a full-length flight deck on 12 Jan–2 Jul 1939. Drafted to Amazon (destroyer) 29 Jul–23 Aug 1939 and again 30 Sep 1939–7 Apr 1940. He was involved in the Norwegian campaign while in Amazon. Drafted on 1 Oct 1940 to King George V and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 26 Oct 1940. The first three months he was on board were used for acceptance trials, gunnery trials and fitting of her outer propellers and completing her armament and radar fit. The gun firing trials exposed various defects with the operation of the loading mechanisms. In Mar 1941 King George V was involved in a raid on the Lofoten Islands and a party from Somali seized Enigma paraphernalia. They also brought back 314 volunteers including 8 women for the Norwegian Forces, 60 Quislings and 225 German prisoners. On 27 May 1941 King George V was in action against the Bismarck and sunk the German ship. He stayed in King George V and advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer (Temporary) on 26 Oct 1942. Drafted to Orestes (minesweeper) on 25 Mar 1943 and then to Ursa (destroyer) on 10 Sep 1943 and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 21 Nov 1943. He returned to King George V from 11 Jul 1944–15 Jan 1947. She was in for overhaul and additional radar equipment and more anti-aircraft weapons when he joined her and then took part in operations in the Mediterranean then carried onto Trincomalee in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). King George V also took part in operations against Japanese oil installations on Sumatra and continued to Sydney. She was then involved in operations against the Ryukyu Islands and against the Japanese Mainland. She returned to Britain on 15 Jan 1947. He then served in Fleetwood (sloop) which was used for radar training. He was released from the RN on 26 Dec 1948. His WWII Medals have not been listed on the Posting Card but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Italy and Burma Stars and War Medal. He entered the RNZN in Philomel on 22 May 1950 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and on the following five days advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer. Drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Mar 1951 for service in Korea and RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel, Black Prince and Turoa. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 18 Jun 1953. Drafted on 8 Apr 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. He then served in Toroa again an RNZN Reserve Depot. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded British Empire Medal, NY Hons 4 Jan 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Discharged to RA 20 Nov 1964 |
| PAYNE, Henry Leo | 206538 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Brisbane, Australia on 13 Feb 1930. Motor Mechanic, Engine Re-conditioners, St Martin’s Square, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for sea trip to Pusan disembarking Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for return to Sydney and completed trip to NZ deplaning Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Discharge Cert forwarded to last known address after RTNZ from Korea but it was returned to Army and has never been opened as of 30 Jul 2009. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 8 Dec 1997 aged 66 years. Place not known. |
| PAYNE, John Arthur | 14934 | Acting Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK on 14 Sep 1937. Entered as a Cadet Midshipman on 1 Jan 1954. Sent to HMAS Cerberus to the Australian Naval College for training purposes on 27 Jan 1954. Sent to Albatross 26 Jan 1956 for training then to Dartmouth 29 Apr 1956 (Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth) for more training. Promoted Midshipman with seniority 1 May 1956. Was sent from Maori to Singapore on 17 Dec 1957 to take up appointment in Royalist. His name is in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir book but he did NOT serve in Korea. Served in Royalist from 29 Dec 1957 and RTNZ on but remained in the ship until drafted to Pukaki on 30 Jan 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Released from the RNZN on 19 Dec 1976. |
| PAYNE, Ronald Phillip | 207770 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 28 Oct 1928. Carpenter from Christchurch. Attested 28 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161Bty. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 26–31 Sep 1951. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 13 Oct 1951. He was noted for being in the gun crew which fired the 16 Fd Regt's 500,000th shell. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 Iwakuni for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning Wellington 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 236 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1953. Initially returned to Lake Tekapo. Living in Christchurch 1988. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 15 Mar 2013 aged 84 years. |
| PAYNE, Thomas | 208236 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 30/09/2055 | Born Accrington, UK, on 7 Jun 1927. Previous service for one year in the RNZAF. Labourer for Wilkins and Davies Construction Co, Wellington then barman in Dunedin. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan 20 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and re-embarked for Korea 28 Jul 1954. Re-entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. Served in A Platoon 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Mar 1955 then to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 2 Apr 1955 and to Corporal 23 Aug 1955. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings on 30 Sep 1955 as walking medical case and deplaned at Auckland. He was discharged again on 1 Mar 1956. Served overseas three years 28 days. Was employed as a clerk for a short time in the Health Department in Dunedin. Died Dunedin 12 May 1961 aged 33 years. |
| PEACE, William | 208936 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Edinburgh, Scotland 29 May 1922. Was working at Christchurch, New Zealand. Previous service in Royal Engineers (Territorial Army) with Service No 3247548 then TSFD to 2 NZEF. Discharged from the British Army 4 Apr 1944 and enlisted in the NZ Army the following day. Embarked with 13th Reinforcements from Wellington 27 Sep 1944. Served as Trooper in 2 NZ Div Cav Bn with Service No 640119. Entered Egypt 5 Nov 1944. Entered Italy 31 Dec 1944. Battle casualty wounded 15 Apr 1945, MG bullet in left and right thighs. TSFD to Jayforce with 5NZ Bde (still in 2 NZ Div Cav) and went from Italy. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. RTNZ disembarking Lyttelton 22 Jul 1946. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Then merchant seaman and tractor driver at Roxburgh Hydro works. Enlisted in Kayforce. Entered Japan 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight from Australia Served overseas one year 51 days. Discharged 9 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). |
| PEACH, Neville Cecil Genders (Sandy) | 11376 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Rangiora on 8 Jan 1929. Joined the Christchurch Sea Cadets about 1941. Enlisted in RNZN 28 Jan 1947 and chose to work in the Medical Branch because of colour blindness. Trained as a Sick Berth Attendant. He was a keen shooter and rugby player. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant. Travelled to Korean waters via Darwin and Hong Kong. Participated in Commando type raids on west coast of Korea and was on board when the raid conducted by personnel from HMS Ceylon, HMS Charity and Rotoiti in which Marchioni was killed. Also involved in the evacuation of Royal Marines from an aborted landing on the west coast of Korea. Rotoiti was involved with the pirate incident (Nationalist Chinese) on SS Hupeh. Served 30 years in RNZN retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Discharged from the RNZN 25 May 1977. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Won the RNZN Queen's Medal for Shooting a record 10 times (a world record for this medal). Also Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. Living at Taupo in 2005. Died Taupo 2 Sep 2013 aged 85 years. Two of Lieutenant Commander Peach’s sons also served in the RNZN. |
| PEACH, Victor Raymond | 208282 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/08/2052 | Born Invercargill 14 Oct 1929. Linesman from State Hydro Construction, Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and entered Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Played halfback in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. (Formerly Nelson Senior Rep.) M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU and CTBA 31 Mar 1952. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Ambulance 6 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952 for RTNZ as a medical case (slipped disc in back). May have been like Driver Burgess and admitted to Repat Gen Hosp, Concord, Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 15 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney Served overseas one year 15 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Dec 1952. Worked at Mangahao Power Station, Shannon. Later moved to Auckland. Living at Howick, Auckland, Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PEACOCK, Arthur James Thomas Reid (Jock) | 12686 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Milton, Glasgow, Scotland, on 29 Oct 1925. Enlisted in the Royal Navy (with Service No C/JX545975) 8 Jun 1943, served through the war and remained in service until 13 Nov 1946. Joined RNZN in London and was in HMNZS Tutira on its delivery voyage from the UK to New Zealand. Remained in that ship and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950. Served in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast. Was in sole charge of the Gunner's Party during the ship's war service in Korea. (He was recommended for a Mention in Despatches, but this did not appear to be successful.) Served in Bellona on the return of that ship to the UK. Spent some time in Excellent and Royal Arthur on courses and came back to NZ in Black Prince. Promoted Petty Officer 1 Jul 1953. Served in Pukaki 1956–58 on Operation Grapple observing the nuclear tests at Christmas Island. Awarded RN LS&GC Medal 28 Feb 1961. Later Sub-Lieutenant Instructor in Ngaponga with the New Zealand Cadet Corps. Awarded the British Empire Medal (QB Hons 1970) for this service. Discharged to RA 19 Sep 1970. Awarded British Empire Medal, 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and RN LS&GC Medal. Died New Lynn, Auckland, 28 Jul 1998 aged 73 years. Awarded NZOSM, NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and KWSM that were sent to his family. |
| PEARCE, David Samuel | 208976 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Palmerston, Otago, 11 Jun 1930. Rabbiter and labourer. Enlisted I Kayforce 9 Mar 1954. Emplaned 14 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan where he deplaned 17 Jul 1954. Left NZ as a Gunner and on arrival in Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 Transport Coy 12 Oct 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and employed as a cook. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharge Cert sent to Dargaville but was returned to Base Records 24 Aug 1957 where it remains. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch, 23 Oct 2005 aged 75 years. |
| PEARCE, Dennis Martin | 593146 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born New Plymouth 23Jul 1931. Labourer at Roxburgh Hydro Dam. Serving TF soldier from 6th CMT Intake. Attested 14 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcement. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954. Attached CATC Inchon 16–20 May 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and TSFD to RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas one year 59 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jun 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force (2 Fd Regt, RNZA). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 23 Oct 2005 aged 74 years. Buried Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| PEARCE, George Llewellyn | 204652 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Perth, Western Australia 1 May 1929. Factory hand and farm hand near Mt Eden. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 10 Oct 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953 and entered Korea 23 Oct. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon for courses 6–20 Dec 1953 and again 27 Dec 1953 to 2 Jan 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt at completion of attachment. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia arriving at Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Feb 1955. |
| PEARCE, John Hambley | 211368 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/06/2055 | Born Palmerston North 22 Oct 1929. Previous service in RNZAF from Jun 1949 to Dec 1952. Engineer for Mr Southgate, Otaki Railway. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at Whenuapai on RNZAF Hastings for flight to Japan where he deplaned 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954 and entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Admitted US Evacuation Hospital 5 May 1955, then TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp in Japan. RTNZ for medical reasons (deafness). Emplaned Japan 1 Jun and deplaned Harewood 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 228 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Sep 1955 and returned to Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Lady Allum Village, Milford Auckland 18 Apr 2015 aged 84 years. |
| PEARCE, Robert Alfred (Bob) | 15116 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/07/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Invercargill 22 Apr 1929. Robert was a fireman in the Invercargill Fire Brigade as a driver before enlisting in the RNZN on 27 May 1954. His first sea service was in Bellona followed by Pukaki to which he was drafted on 26 Feb 1955. He served in Korean waters during this drafting, the ship being engaged in patrols mainly on the west coast. Pukaki also served in Malaysian waters and RTNZ in Aug 1956. Bob next served in Black Prince, then drafted on 9 Apr 1957 to Royalist. which sailed on the Second Commission voyage from Auckland on 20 May to serve in Malaysian and Korean waters. His final sea service was in Pukaki on 30 Jan 1959. He advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 1 Jun 1959 and became Mechanician (Engineering) 1 on 31 Jan 1961. His final appointment was at Wakefield, the Naval HQ in Wellington. DEE 26 May 1962 and went to Upper Hutt. Later NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Martinborough 31 Oct 2002 aged 73 years. |
| PEARCE, Robert James | 211017 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Wellington 16 Aug 1932. Came from Melrose, Wellington. Labourer for an engineering company. 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Attached to NZ Reinforcements Training Unit. Attended a Foot Orderlies Course 6–30 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 25 May 1953. Spent most of his early time in Korea in the Reinforcement Training Unit or NZ Base HQ. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 175 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957. Served in 1 Bn, NZ Regt in Malaya. Attended Jungle Warfare Course at Kota Tinggi 23 Jun–19 Jul 1958. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Admitted British Military Hospital Singapore, 14 Aug 1958. RTNZ for medical reasons by RNZAF Hastings 29 Aug 1958. Discharged 13 Dec 1958. |
| PEARCE, Stanley Herbert | 921034 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Dunedin 13 Dec 1932. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Harewood 19 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued n by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct 1954 and TSFD to RNZASC. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 3 May 1955. Emplaned 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings in Japan for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit, 1 Otago Southland Regiment. Died Christchurch 2 Aug 1904 aged 71 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PEARCEY, Keith Austin | 16094 | Engineer Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hammersmith, London, UK, on 24 Jul 1929. He was an Acting Commander Engineering in Victory when he entered the RNZN on 15 Aug 1966 and was then in Thunderer as an Acting Engineer Sub-Lieutenant until 28 Apr 1957. In both these times he was held additional while he attended courses. He was held on the books of Philomel additional for passage 29 Mar–6 May 1957. Qualified in Marine Engineering duties. Appointed to Royalist on 7 May 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Promoted Engineer Sub-Lieutenant on 15 Aug 1957. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and was appointed to Black Prince on 1 Sep 1958 then returned to Philomel on 1 Dec 1958. Appointed to Pukaki on 12 Apr 1961 and was promoted Engineer Lieutenant on 1 Oct 1961. He also served on the staff of COMAUCK, appointed to Lachlan 31 Aug 1964 and appointed Executive Officer on 4 Sep 1964. He later served in Otago, Philomel again and Waikato. He also served on the Staff of ACDS (Support) as Assistant Director Support (Technical) (Naval Marine Equipment) with the rank of Lieutenant Commander from 19 Oct 1970. Promoted Commander and was discharged on 2 Aug 1977. He was deeply disappointed in the lack of interest by Government in Defence and an unwillingness to respond to personal and material problems. Posted to then Retired List WEF 24 Jul 1979. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PEARSON, Gilbert Roland | 206095 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Ohariu Valley, Johnsonville on 8 Nov 1927. Previous service in the Interim Army with Service No 815820. Served as a panel beater at Trentham Camp. Discharged at his own request on 13 Apr 1948 after less than a year's service. Later worked at the Wellington City Abattoirs. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but spent nearly all his time in NZ Transport Platoon. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from a Teal flight at Wellington 6 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 180 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Aug 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 6 Nov 2015 aged 85 years, two-days before his 86th birthday after a long hard journey with Dementia. |
| PEARSON, Lannis Te Aomatangi | 527289 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Tauranga 13 Nov 1933. Fibrous plasterer Tauranga Wallboard Co. 7th Intake CMT and served in Hauraki Regt. Attested in Kayforce 15 Oct 1955. Promoted Lance Corporal 16 Oct 1955. This was the highest rank he achieved. Had several problems adhering to written and verbal orders particularly related to vehicles. Posted to RNZASC as a clerk. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956 and entered Korea the following day. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Platoon 15 May 1956 as clerk. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 214 days. Promoted Lance Corporal Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Tauranga 5 Jun 1978 aged 44 years. |
| PEARSON, Leslie Arnold | 204445 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/08/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Served in RNZAF (436175) as a navigator in the rank of Flt Sergeant in NZ, Canada and the UK during WWII. Served from 24 Apr 1943 to 10 Jan 1946. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. School teacher from Devonport. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sign Sqn 1 Sep–30 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec for RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 to attend Kayforce OCTU. Re-embarked for Korea on 26 Mar 1953 as 2nd Lieutenant. Deplaned Japan 28 Mar 1953 and re-entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant while employed as 2i/c ‘C’ Troop, 26 Aug 1953. Attached to HQ British Forces Korea 4 Dec 1953–21 Feb 1954. Embarked Emplaned 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns to Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by Teal flight deplaning 1 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 23 May 1954. Served overseas one year 136 days. Granted Regular Force Commission but sought his release to return to teaching. Continued to serve in the Territorial Force, was OC J Troop, 1 NZ Div Sigs Regt. Posted to the Reserve of Officers General List in the rank of Captain 1 Jun 1962. |
| PEARTON, Spencer Daniel | 207920 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Kaitangata on 29 Nov 1925. Previous service in Jayforce (Service No 649920) in 27 Machine Gun Battalion. Left NZ 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947. Butcher at Gore. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in Fox Troop 163 Bty. Attached FAP 10 Transport Coy from 16 Fd Regt 31 Jan 1952. Ceased to be attached and returned to 16 Fd Regt 5 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. Died Te Anau, at Southland Hospital, 5 Jun 1995. Funeral at Salvation Army Centre, Gore. Later awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PEASE, Graham Laurence | 207753 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Eltham, Taranaki, on 16 Sep 1928. Male Nurse at Sunnyside Mental Hospital, Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Involved with servicing three, one and quarter ton trucks. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jul 1952. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth, 19 Jan 2002. |
| PEATTIE, Silas Hedley Spragg | 208529 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Wellington on 17 Jul 1923. Farmer from Kyeburn, Dunedin. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 457608. Embarked Wellington with 13th Reinforcements 28 Sep 1944. Entered Italy 31 Dec 1944 and was posted to 25 Bn. TSFD to Jayforce and served with 27 Bn. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1945, promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1946. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1946. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. RTNZ 22 Jul 1946 on the troopship Chitral after four and a half years of service. Discharged from 2 NZEF 11 Sep 1946. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 21 Jul–1 Sep 1952 for training course. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Aug 1953 and appointed Battery Duty NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 249 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Mar 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Living in Ranfurly in 2001. Died 4 Mar 2010 Maniototo Hospital, Ranfurly aged 86 years. |
| PECK, George William Bertram | 14071 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Napier on 6 Apr 1927. A labourer before enlisting in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 Jan 1952. Initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952 for his first sea service. Drafted to Philomel 12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 17 Jun 1953. Drafted on 10 Oct 1953 to HMAS Watson to attend a Radar Plotter 3rd Class course. He returned to Philomel and was then drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 which sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for Malayan and Korean waters. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. On RTNZ he was drafted on 20 Jan 1956 to Philomel then to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957–29 Nov 1958 during which time he sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 served again in Korean waters and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince 30 Nov 1958–21 Jan 1960, Rotoiti 22 Jan 1960–19 Mar 1961. Service in Otago followed and he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 8 Jan 1963 and to Leading Seaman on 8 Jan 1964. Served in Taranaki in Malaysian waters in 1966 as a Leading Seaman and in Santon in which he returned this ship to the UK. Qualified for the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Borneo’. The qualifying dates for this medal 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. RTNZ with his Chinese wife in Jan 1967. Medal sent to recipient serving in Lachlan on 24 Nov 1967. Later served in Blackpool and Waikato 8 Mar 1971. Advanced to Petty Officer in Philomel 1 Nov 1971. Discharged to RA 16 Jan 1972. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), GSM 1962 ‘Borneo’, Naval LS&GC Medal (gratuity 1 Jan 1971) and NZDSM (R). |
| PECK, Ramon Seddon Karauria | 13427 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dannevirke on 19 Apr 1934. He was a fencing worker on several properties before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Mar 1951. Drafted to Bellona13 Jun 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 19 Oct 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 10 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Jan 1953. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Philomel, Bellona and Black Prince but RUN on 6 Jan 1955. He was recovered on 27 Jan 1955 and sent back to Black Prince. He then served in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki on 1 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 23 Jul 1955 to serve once more in Korean waters. RTNZ 18 Jul 1956 and then served in Philomel once more. Dismissed from HM Service on 30 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (Dec 1953). Both were forfeited 26 Jan 1955. |
| PEDERSEN, Albert Rex | 206043 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Auckland 17 Mar 1929. (Pedersen Family Reunion Book) Radio Serviceman at Columbus Radio, Taihape, then for Radio Corporation of New Zealand, Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Posted to NZ Component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt, Sigs Troop. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1951 and appointed 2i/c Radio Mechanics Detachment. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Auckland. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Aug 1952. Died Hamilton, 4 Jul 1996 aged 67 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PEDERSEN, Donald William | 331920 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Gisborne ON 22 Dec 1930. Served in 5th Intake CMT and serving TF soldier in NZ Scottish Regt. Printer at Unity Press Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 16 Mar 1954. After training in Waiouru he emplaned on 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland to fly to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Jun 1954 and entered Korea the following day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 15 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Apr 1955 and to Lance Corporal 28 Jun 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Corporal Storeman 27 Oct 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Sergeant Storeman 27 Dec 1955. Granted further 12 months extension of service. Promoted Sergeant 22 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas two years six days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 25 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Drury, 2002. Died Drury 4 Dec 2009 aged 78 years. |
| PEDERSEN, Lyle Henry | 206011 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Palmerston North on 27 Dec 1927. Previous service in Jayforce from 29 May 1946 to 5 Jul 1947 in 27 Machine Gun Battalion. Enlisted in Interim Army 7 Mar 1947 while overseas. Served in Linton Camp and at the Polish Children's Camp, Pahiatua but was discharged on compassionate grounds Dec 1947. Lino Layer and hardware assistant for Winstone's Ltd, Palmerston North. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while holding appointment of NCO i/c cooks in Reinforcement Training Unit 12 Jan 1951 to 14 Apr 1951 when he reverted to Gunner. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ on furlough. Deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952 but did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 180 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Greymouth, 27 May 2002 aged 74 years. |
| PEDERSEN, Rex Ewan | 10703 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Raetihi on 17 Nov 1928. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 5 Apr 1945 as Boy 2nd Class and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Oct 1945 while under training in Tamaki. Drafted to Gambia on 8 Feb 1946 and sailed from Auckland on 12 Feb for Sydney and sailed onto the UK where she arrived on 27 Mar 27 Mar 1946. Rex Pedersen remained in Gambia until drafted to Illustrious (carrier) on 16 May 1946. He was held in Cook III until drafted to Bellona on 1 Oct 1946 and came back to NZ in her. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 17 Nov 1946 and to Able Seaman on 17 May 1947. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Rotoiti and was drafted to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland on the same day for service in Korea. Seaman Gunner. Travelled to Korean waters via Port Moresby and Hong Kong. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 via Hong Kong and Cairns, Australia. He later served in Philomel, Kiwi and Tui. DEE 16 Nov 1952. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and WSM. Upon discharge he went to live in Mosman, Sydney Australia, Living in New South Wales, Australia in 2004. |
| PEEBLES, Douglas Lyell | 13521 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waiuku 12 Apr 1933. Was a stock-drover from Parihaka Road, Pungarehu (Taranaki) and worked at the Patea Freezing Works before he enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 31 Dec 1950. Was granted LWOP for 16 days possibly because Tamaki training staff were on Christmas–New Year leave. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki 18 Jan to 11 Sep 1951 and he was drafted to his first ship the Bellona 12 Sep 1951–11 Jan 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman 18 Jul 1952. Sent to Cerberus 13 Feb–24 Apr 1953 and completed a Gun Layers 3rd Class course. On RTNZ was drafted to Pukaki 12 Aug 1953 which was in the RNZN Reserve Fleet at the time. Re-activated for service in Korea and sailed from Auckland for that area on 21 Sep 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained with his ship until 23 Feb 1955. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Served in Philomel 24 Feb 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and was involved with the RAN for working up exercises and several members of the crew attended short courses with the RAN. Sailed onto Singapore and was involved on 25 Jul in a bombardment on a suspected Communist Terrorist camp in the Kota Tinggi area of Johore. Royalist continued to Hong Kong but returned to Singapore and was at Penang by 25 Aug. Doug Peebles returned from Singapore to Philomel 20 Sep 1957. Discharged by Purchase 13 Dec 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. Died New Lynn, Auckland, Jan 1995 aged 62 years. |
| PEELING, Albert Ernest | 204355 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/08/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada 27 Jul 1923, Previous service in Royal Canadian Air Force for four years in the rank of Leading Aircraftman and was discharged at the end of the war. Surveyor's chainman involved in surveying and was later working on the wharves in Auckland. Attested in Kayforce on 22 Aug 1943. Attended Kayforce OCTU at Waiouru but did not qualify. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZ Base HQ 30 Jun 1953. Posted to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 6 Aug–21 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 30 Nov 1953 (2 Ech Clerk) and to Bombardier 4 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Victoria, B.C. on Oct 16, 2010 at the age of 87 years. |
| PEETERS, Antonie Jacob Joseph | 204760 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Oegstgeest, Holland, on 27 Nov 1929. Machine operator/mechanic from Devonport. Enlisted in Kayforce 19th Reinforcements on 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned 3 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hasting at Auckland for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland. Served overseas one year 142 days. Discharged 11 Jul 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later served in the Papua New Guinea Volunteer Rifles circa 1959 while employed with Burns Philp Ltd at Rabaul. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Warrimoo, NSW, Australia, circa 2004. |
| PELETI, Samuel Powers | 211287 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born Malaemalu, Western Samoa, 25 Nov 1929. Clerk at General Motors, Petone. Enlisted 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Entered Korea 17 Dec 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Dec. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon to attend training course 18 Jul–1 Aug 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954–12 Jan 1955. Posted to NZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 12 Jan 1955. Promoted Lance Bombardier 21 Feb 1955. Embarked 4 May 1955 on SS Taiyuan at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded UN Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Enlisted in Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and served in Malaya in Assault Pioneer Platoon, HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked 25 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ 15 Dec 1959. Discharged 12 Feb 1960. Living in Samoa 1999. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PEMBERTON, James Edward (Jim) | 206699 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Wellington 12 Dec 1929. Wood Machinist for Laminated Plastics Ltd, Petone. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington on the flying boat Ararangi to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan. Entered Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 27 Apr 1952. Attached FAP CATC Inchon for training courses 28 Jun–20 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 12 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 208 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Employed by State Hydro at Mangaweka erecting transmission poles. Enlisted in NZ SAS 7 Jun 1955. 3 Troop. NZ SAS Squadron attached to 22 SAS Regt, deplaned Kuala Lumpur 28 Nov 1955 to 9 Dec 1957. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. RTNZ and was posted to Central District Vehicle Depot, Linton Camp. Discharged 20 Jun 1958. Deceased. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PENE, Morehu | 301443 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 12/05/2055 | Born Te Hapua, Northland 3 Sep 1931. Farming for his father. Serving TF soldier, 6th Intake CMT. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct 1954. Attended Rugby trials 5–8 Mar 1955. Emplaned 8 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft at Iwakuni. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 62 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (medals returned to Army Headquarters in 1956). Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit (Northland Regt). |
| PENFOLD, Laurence Gordon | 13521 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Battersea, London, UK, 1 Aug 1928. Employed as a Junior Clerk before he entered the RN on 21 Nov 1945 as Boy Steward with Service No C/LX 782069. Most of his RN service was in shore stations like HMS Royal Arthur, Glendover and Pembroke. He had a short service in the battleship HMS Anson from 4 Jun–17 Nov 1947. Discharged from the RN on 20 Jan 1948. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) in London as a Steward on 13 Feb 1949. He was initially drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and then TSFD to Rotoiti and was a member of the ship’s company that sailed the ship to NZ. Advanced to Leading Steward on 1 Jun 1950. He served in several RNZN Ships including Kaniere and Bellona and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus from 13 Feb–27 Mar 1953 before he was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters and RTNZ on 26 Sep 1954. He served in Philomel briefly and then returned to Pukaki on 10 Jan 1955 for one day and then was Discharged BNPS on 21 Mar 1955. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PENLINGTON, Peter Benjamin | 31353 | Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 17/10/2052 | Born Auckland on 4 Nov 1927. Regular Force soldier 1947–59. Graduated from Duntroon as Lieutenant 12 Dec 1950. Appointed to Sigs Troop, Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 2 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Attached to 16 Fd Regt Sigs Troop. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 12 Nov 1951. By 1 Dec he was troop Commander G Troop attached to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 10 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 17 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 8 Nov 1952 and re-posted to the Regular Force in the rank of Lieutenant. Posted to CD Training Depot, Waiouru as Sigs Instructor 9 May 1952. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Appointed OC and Chief Instructor RNZ Sigs Corps Depot, Papakura 5 Aug 1954. Appointed Adjutant 1 Div Sigs Regt (NZ) 9 Apr 1956. Captain 12 Dec 1956. Discharged from Regular Force 13 Jan 1959. Served Territorial Force 1959–62. |
| PENNEY, Ralph O'Neil | 203637 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Hikurangi, Northland 15 Jun 1923. Previous service in 5 Battalion, Auckland Regt 1942. Embarked Auckland 28 Jun 1944 on HMT 84 for service in 2 NZEF. Entered Egypt 2 Aug 1944. Embarked Port Said for Italy 16 Oct 1944. Battle Casualty 7 Apr 1945 and was admitted 5 NZ Fd Amb. Discharged from 1 NZ Convalescent Depot 25 May 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star and Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Taxi driver at Mt Roskill, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and after training Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon, RNZASC. Also served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 167 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PENNINGTON, Richard John (Dik) | 12537 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Waitara, Taranaki, on 15 Mar 1932. He was training as a fellmonger (involved with skins and hides) before he entered the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Nov 1948. His initial training was in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona on 24 Jan 1950 as Ordinary Seaman. Served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Nov 1950. Served in Kaniere 18 Jan–20 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 5 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korean waters on the second deployment of that vessel. Promoted Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1953 and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Sent HMAS Cerberus 17 Aug–25 Nov 1953 on a Gun Layer course. Later served in Bellona again and advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1954 then served in Black Prince from 21 Sep 1954–18 Sep 1955 with a four week break in Philomel during that period. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 May 1955. He then served in Tamaki and was drafted to Philomel on 8 Nov 1955. DEE 14 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were lost and replaced at cost. DEE 14 Mar 1956. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at New Plymouth 2006. Died New Plymouth on 23 Jan 2017 in his 85th year. |
| PENNINGTON, Ross William | 10704 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 16/03/2053 | Born St Heliers Bay, Auckland, 14 Jul 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN 5 Apr 1945 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 11 Dec 1945. Drafted to HMS Gambia 8 Feb 1946 and sailed from Auckland 12 Feb 1946 when she was returned to the RN. Drafted to Illustrious (RN carrier) 16 May–18 Aug 1956. He was on the books a Cook III (later Maori) and was drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 14 Jun 1947 and to Able Seaman 14 Jan 1948. Also served in Arabis, Taupo, Lachlan and Kaniere. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 21 Jun 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. DEE on 13 Jul 1953. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Whangarei 2007. Died peacefully at home, Whangarei 17 Aug 2017 aged 88 years. |
| PENNYCUICK, Alexander Aitken Ross | 14358 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 06/02/2056 | 29/05/2057 | Born Dunfermline, Scotland, UK, on 31 Mar 1922. Employed as an apprentice moulder before he entered the RN on 18 Jul 1938 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 159443. Advanced to Boy Telegraphist in St George on 10 Nov 1939. He served in many ships and shore bases including Kent (heavy cruiser) and joined her when she returned to Colombo after a patrol in the Indian Ocean. Kent also escorted troopship convoys taking ANZAC troops to Egypt and then served in the Mediterranean. Disabled by a torpedo from an Italian aircraft when bombarding Fort Cappuzo 17 Sep 1940. Advanced to Telegraphist on 29 Sep 1940. Served in Burwell (ex US destroyer) 4 Feb 1941–27 Jan 1944 and was involved in Atlantic convoy protection. Helped capture U-570 which had been forced to the surface by depth charges from an RAF Hudson (The submarine later became HM Sub Graph. He served in Mercury (RN Signals school) then Dolphin (RN Submarine School) and was drafted to Cyclops (Sub repair and depot ship) 19 Apr–15 Nov 1944. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Temporary) 9 Aug 1944. Also served in Tonkinois thought to be former French torpedo boat, Mameluke (Algerine-class minesweeper) 18 Aug 1945–3 Feb 1947. Drafted to Duncansby Head (repair ship), then HM Sub Sanguine and Maidstone (submarine depot ship) 1 Oct 1947–24 Feb 1948. He then served in Duke of York (battleship) 8 Jul 1948–6 Feb 1950. Towards the end of his RN service he served in Ceylon (light cruiser) and Morecambe Bay (frigate) 4 Aug 1951–17 Jan 1952. He may have served in one or both these during the Korean War. His last RN vessel was HM LCT 4039 (Jupiter) 10 Jun–5 Nov 1952. Released from the RN on 16 Nov 1952 to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Africa Stars. War Medal issued 2 Aug 1949, the NGSM with ‘Minesweeping 1945’ clasp 29 Jan 1953 and the UN Korea Medal 10 Jun 1953. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 17 Nov 1952 as a Telegraphist and advanced the next day to Leading Telegraphist. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel followed by service in Kiwi, then Irirangi. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1957 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Disrated 1 Dec 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1947 and he re-advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 2 Dec 1957. He later served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 2 Dec 1958 then served in Lachlan and advanced to Leading Radio Operator on 1 Mar 1960. He also served in Philomel again and Otago. Discharged to RA on 16 Nov 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) (perhaps clasp only) and NZDSM (K). |
| PENROSE, Ronald John Baden | 206343 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Christchurch on 7 Feb 1927. Carpenter from Marton. Attested in KMB on 8 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Awa Promoted Temporary Bombardier while on the voyage to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1 28 Jun 1951. Reverted to Bombardier on ceasing to hold appointment as Gun No.1 Fox Troop. Reverted to Lance Bombardier 22 Nov 1951 at his own request because of defective hearing and was appointed Hygiene NCO. On TOD to Tokyo 4–17 Apr 1952. Attached FAP from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 11–17 Apr during the TOD period. Promoted Bombardier 9 Jun 1952 and appointed Duty NCO. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Sep 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PEPLOE, Francis | 203811 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Bolton, Lancashire, UK. Came to NZ and was a Bricklayer at Huntly. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Driver Field Regiment. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951 and to Temporary Sergeant 1 Dec 1951 while holding the appointment of Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 1 Apr 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Applied for discharge from Kayforce in the UK but decided against that idea. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 260 days. Discharged 22 Feb 1953. Living at Hawera but by mid-1954 had returned to the UK. Last known address was in Bolton, Lancashire. |
| PEPPER, Richard Lindsay | 33363 | Sergeant | 1 RTR | RNZAC | 16/06/2053 | 09/06/2054 | Born Waipawa on 14 Jul 1925. Also served in BCOF, Japan at 9 Bde HQ at Chofu. Discharged from Occupation Force. Joined Regular Force 17 Feb 1949. Regular Force soldier posted from Army Schools as Sergeant, RNZAC Attached to RNZASC, 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Once in Korea served one year with 1 Royal Tank Regiment and a further period with 5 Royal Tank Regiment. Involved in the fighting at Hill 131 overlooking the Sami Chon River. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 26 Jul 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Also served with 1 ALSG at Vung Tau in South Vietnam and with an American Armoured Unit. Appointed MBE 1975. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), Vietnam Medal, LS&GC Medal, MSM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Retired as Warrant Officer 2nd Class 14 Jul 1975. See Service Lives Remembered. Died Auckland 25 May 2010 aged 85 years. |
| PERCIVAL, Frank Osmond | 208237 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Workington, England on 30 Jul 1924. Farm worker from Sheffield, Canterbury. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in the NZ Component. KILLED IN ACTION on 6 Dec 1951 by Chinese box mine. “The continuing danger was brought home when three New Zealand signalmen went for a walk over a hill immediately behind Divisional Headquarters on 6 December 1951. They followed a well-worn path until they reached the wire which they thought bounded a minefield, but somehow they missed the wire on the other side because they were already inside the minefield. One of the Chinese box-type mines was tripped off and the explosion killed Signalman F.O. Percival.” (McGibbon 1996, vol.2, p.242). Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan, Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal to next-of-kin. Also family should have received NZ Memorial Cross, NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PERCY, William | 13865 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 06/02/2056 | 29/05/2057 | Born Newsham, Blythe, Northumberland, UK, on 25 Oct 1916. Entered the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 14 Sep 1937. Drafted to Ilex (destroyer) and operated from St Angelo (Malta) 2 Mar 1938–31 Aug 1939. TSFD to Western Approaches Sep 1939 and participated in sinking U–42 on 13 Oct 1939. Participated in minelaying off the Norwegian coast in Mar 1940 then convoy defence in Apr and escort for troops to Narvik. TSFD to the Mediterranean mid-May 1940. Involved in several convoy escort tasks from Nile (Alexandria) and clashes with Italian warships. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Feb 1941, Returned to Britain 2 Apr 1941 and was then drafted to Berwick (heavy cruiser) on 7 Feb 1942–27 Sep 1943. One of the first tasks was to join with Victorious (carrier) the join with other ships as escorts for Russian convoys PQ12 and return convoy QP8 and later convoys in Dec. These tasks were repeated in Jan and Feb 1943. In Apr–May 1943 Berwick was deployed for Atlantic convoy protection and in Jul 1943 participated in diversionary operations off the Norwegian coast and later during the landings in Sicily. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 23 Jul 1943. In Late 1943 he served in Broadway (ex-WWI US destroyer) then in Victory and was sent to Saker (administration unit for crews of new or repaired ships) in New York. 31 Dec 1943–4 Mar 1944. Drafted to Torrington (US lend-lease destroyer escort) 5 Mar 1944–21 May 1946. In Jul 1944 she was in action with Melbreak against a German destroyer and four E-boats preventing them from interrupting supplies to the Normandy landings. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Jun 1944. In 1945 Torrington sank two German Seehund midget submarines one off Ramsgate the other off Dunkirk. From 5 Oct 1946–30 Sep 1947 he served in BYMS 2150 (minesweeper) then served in Wolfe (depot ship) based at Queensferry, Scotland. Released to the Reserve on 12 Oct 1949. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 14 Aug 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Hawea and Lachlan where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. He served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 29 Dec 1955. Sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM |
| PERHAM, Barry Wynham | 206539 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Rotorua 12 Feb 1928. Trainer in the NZ Forest Service. Came from Upper Hutt. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Was on the OCTU and completed the training course and qualified 6 Sep 1951 but was not commissioned immediately. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine as a Gunner and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 23 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 3 Oct 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Left NZ as Gunner. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant., 30 Nov 1952. RTNZ on furlough deplaning Wellington 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Re-emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953. Entered Japan 27 Jun 1953 and re-entered Korea 7 Jul 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 30 Nov 1953. Temporary Captain, while employed as a Troop Commander, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 10 Mar 1954; relinquished appointment 31 Mar 1954 and reverted to Lieutenant on ceasing to perform the duties of a Troop Commander. Discharge in Canada approved 31 Mar 1954. Departed Yokohama on USS Mitchell 16 Jun 1954. Due to arrive in Canada 29 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA with the rank of Lieutenant, 12 Sep 1954. Went to Canada and lived in Toronto. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died New Zealand 1996 aged 66 or 67 years. |
| PERHAM, David Whyte (Dave) | 206201 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Wellington 1 Oct 1925. Came from Lower Hutt. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA while training in Waiouru 4 Oct 1950 Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 18 Feb 1951. Fracture to left foot when case fell from back of truck when vehicle hit a bump in the road near Chunju. Evacuated to Japan by US Forces to Japan. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Oct 1951 and discharged 12 Nov 1951. Appears to be to NZ Base HQ as he M/O to NZRTU 17 Nov 1951 as he was posted from here to 16 Fd Regt 30 Nov 1951. M/I to the 16 Fd Regt 4 Dec 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 21 Dec 1951 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp 4 Jan 1952 then sent to No.6 Conv Trg Depot 18 Feb 1952 and then to NZRTU 24 Mar 1952. (Infective Hepatitis). In spite of the care he was given he committed several misdeeds. M/O to NZ Base HQ 31 Mar 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni (RTNZ Roll ER 67) on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 180 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 15 May 2008 aged 82 years at the Woburn Masonic Village, Lower Hutt. |
| PERI, Haere Tonehana | 204356 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born Waima, Northland. 13 Apr 1927. Freezing Worker at Southdown Freezing Works, Auckland. Attested as a Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 15 Sep 1953 and M/I 21 Sep 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 27 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ was kept for medical reasons until fit for civil occupation. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2420 was sent 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Hokianga. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Whanganui during 1994 aged 67 years. |
| PERIGO, Thomas Edward | 12453 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 16/03/2053 | Born Whanganui on 28 Jan 1930. He was a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as a Stoker. He served in Tamaki for his basic training then served in Philomel and Taupo and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 20 Sep 1949. He served in Bellona and Philomel until drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 15 Aug 1954. He then served in Philomel until DEE on 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PERKINS, Francis (Frank) | 12683 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Kensington, London, 28 Feb 1925. When first searching for information about Francis Perkins, the outer cover of his service record has a prominent large stamp stating “SERVED IN KOREA” but when or in which ship there was no information. His Posting Cards viewed at the RNZN Museum allowed me to provide a record for Francis. He was a Fitters’ Mate before he entered the Royal Navy on 4 Jan 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served in Ganges and Pembroke and was drafted to Assegai (a shore station near Durban, South Africa) 11 Apr–14 Jun 1943. His next station was Tana, a shore base at Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya, from 15 Jun–2 Jul 1943. Drafted to Canton on 3 Jul 1943–20 Mar 1944, a P& O Liner converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser. He advanced to Able Seaman on 4 Jan 1944. Canton was involved in convoy escorts and was based in Kilindini and then Colombo. Drafted to Lucia (Submarine Depot Ship) 21 Mar 1944–4 Jul 1945 based in Colombo when he joined her. His next ship was the Suffolk (heavy cruiser) and joined her on 5 Jul 1945. The next day Suffolk sailed for Britain and was taking service persons back home. Drafted to Pembroke 25 Jul 1945 then to Dunbar (minesweeper) 22 Nov 1945, back to Pembroke on 15 Jan 1946 and to Warren (Operations Administration Base at Largs, Scotland) on 27 Feb 1946. Discharge 19 Aug 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Enlisted in RNZN on 27 Feb 1949 at Cook (The RNZN office in New Zealand House), London which became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 then to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 7 May 1950–17 Jan 1951, then in Taupo, briefly and then returned to Tamaki on 27 Jan–7 Jun 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 8 Jun 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korea. Taupo served mainly on the Korean west coast and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He then served in Philomel and Kiwi and was DEE on 14 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PERKINS, Jim Rentoul | 206286 | Signalman | NZ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Christchurch 3 Oct 1924. Came from Waipukurau. Had Hostilities Only during WWII from 10 Nov 1944 to 2 Sep 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in Jayforce Force, Japan. Embarked 29 May 1946 and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 (634256, Temporary Corporal, Infantry. Clerk from Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mrs D.J. Perkins, Waipukurau.) Discharged from Jayforce 12 Aug 1947. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in NZ Sigs Troop. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 20 Oct 1951. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 7 Feb 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ, CTBA to 16 Fd Regt and posted to the NZ Roll 12 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952 from RMA Ararangi ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 150 days. Discharged 1 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Pahiatua 29 Aug 1973 aged 49 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PERKINS, Roland Albert | 710069 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 06/04/2056 | Born Wellington 18 Jan 1932 Trolley-bus driver for Wellington City Council. Called up for the Sixth Intake CMT. TSFD to and attested in Kayforce on 17 Oct 1955. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. M/O NZ Base on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956 and M/I to his unit on 25 Jan. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 12 Mar 1956 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure 22 Mar 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Sydney (or Brisbane) and deplaned Whenuapai 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas 88 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Apr 1956. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Died Palmerston North 13 Sep 2010 aged 78 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PERRETT, William Joseph | 594297 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Wellington 10 Aug 1931. Employed as a flooring specialist for J.A. Redpaths, Hawera. Attested in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by civil air via New Guinea and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 21 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 28 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 29 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 6 Dec 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Reg. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 22 Aug–8 Sep 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 4 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force–22 Bty RNZA. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Papatoetoe 27 Nov 2012 aged 81 years. |
| PERRIN, Arthur William | 922624 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Tuatapere, Southland 19 Nov 1930. Tractor driver for J.E. Beattie, Herriot, West Otago. Came from Balclutha. Attested 27 Mar 1952 in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 1 Feb 1953 and attached FAP to CATC Inchon for course of instruction. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon. M/O to attend another course at CATC Inchon 12 Dec 1953 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 14 Feb 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Discharged Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 8 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. |
| PERROT, Arthur (Pinky) | 206199 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born on 16 Sep 1925 in Jersey, Channel Islands, UK. Previous service in the Royal Air Force in Radar section for two and a half years. Labourer in Newtown, Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 4 Oct 1950 while training in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in D Troop, 162 Bty. Accidentally injured and admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 29 Feb 1952 (lacerations to foot) and was discharged to unit 25 Mar 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 19 Apr 1952 and discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp 1 May 1952 to NZ Base HQ. M/O to NZRTU 3 May and posted to 16 Fd Regt 9 May 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 18 May 1952 (Brit Com Sports). Returned to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to N Z Roll 19 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from RMA Awatere ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington Hospital in his sleep 29 Dec 2006 aged 81 years. Interred at Whenua Tapu Cemetery near Plimmerton. |
| PERRY, Allan Norman | 204096 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Auckland 17 Feb 1929. Labourer, Waterfront Commission, Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Guard Room (awaiting confirmation F.G.C.M.) 10 Jul 1952. Awarded 28 days forfeiture of pay and committed to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks for 27 days and was released 13 Jul 1952. Further problems regarding orders resulted in further loss of pay and days CB. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 215 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 17 Oct 1987 aged 48 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| PERRY, Lawrence Radford | 13521 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Moredon, Swindon, UK, on 9 Oct 1920. He was a baker before he entered the RN on 7 May 1940 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/MX 88155. His first six posting were to shore stations. He started his training in Collingwood and was sent to Pembroke on 16 Jul 1940 for further training, but he changed to Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 21 Oct 1940. Drafted to Excellent II (an accounting base in Bournemouth) on 18 Jan 1941. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 21 Jul 1941 and to Acting Leading Cook (Temporary) on 19 Jan 1942. He returned to Pembroke 27 Nov 1943–21 Feb 1944 and was then drafted to Cochrane II (Accounting /base at Rosyth) on 22 Feb 1944. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) on 17 Oct 1944. He returned to Pembroke again on 5 Jan 1945 and reverted to Leading Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) on 25 Jan 1945. Drafted to Anson (battleship) on 28 Feb 1945. She was undergoing refit at the time and was being prepared to join the British Pacific Fleet. Anson took passage together with Duke of York to the Mediterranean on 25 Apr and arrived at Malta on 2 May 1945. Anson took independent passage to Ceylon via the Suez Canal and continued to Sydney, Australia arriving in early Jul 1945. In Aug Anson was in Hong Kong. Lawrence Perry returned to Australia and was in Golden Hind 1 Oct 1945 and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) on 24 Jan 1946. Drafted to Gould (shore station) 22 Jun 1946. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Permanent) on 15 Dec 1946. He served in Sultan (Singapore) briefly and then served in Tamar (Hong Kong). While in Tamar he also served in Sussex (cruiser) and Cossack (destroyer) then returned to Britain and to Pembroke and to Hornbill (RN Air Station). Released from the RN on 11 Jun 1952 to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45, France & Germany and Pacific Stars, Defence and War Medal and NGSM (M). Entered the RNZN at Maori on 12 Jun 1952 as a Cook (Seamen) and over the next two-days advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen). On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Tamaki on 7 Oct 1952. Drafted to Pukaki (in the Reserve Fleet) on 3 Aug 1953 and then in the ship when she was re-commissioned for service in Korea. Sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ on 25 Sep 1954. He remained in Pukaki until drafted to Irirangi on 17 Jan 1955. He later served in Black Prince, Hawea, Rotoiti, where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) and then the RNZN Hospital (Philomel) on 28 Jan 1959. Drafted to Royalist 15 Aug 1960 and was discharged to RA on 18 Jun 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal 12 Jan 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| PERRY, Lloyd Arthur | 204653 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 29/12/2056 | Born Dunedin 11 Aug 1927. Contractor driver for Dunlop NZ, Auckland. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Posted to NZ Army Pay Corps 4 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 19 Oct and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 21 Oct 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 18 Oct 1954 and M/I 21 Oct 1954. Posted from NZRTU to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954. Granted a further 12 months extension of service dating from 29 Feb 1955. Promoted from Private to Staff Sergeant during his time in Korea and was Orderly Room NCO from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant. Discharge in Australia approved 21 Jun 1955 but this did not occur. Applied to marry a Japanese national Miss Harue Kitasono in Jan 1956. Granted a further 12 months extension of service dating from 28 Feb 1956. M/I to NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea from Brit Com Disposals Org and TSFD to NZ Roll 18 Nov 1956. Granted 14 days Special Theatre Leave 24 Sep to 7 Oct 1956 inclusive. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1956. Served overseas three years 127 days. Re-boarded medically Auckland 12 Feb 1957. Granted 28 days furlough and was discharged 16 Jun 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R). Mrs Harue Perry, the former Miss Kitasono, came to NZ, arriving at Auckland 29 Mar 1959. |
| PERRY, Paul | 203882 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Auckland during 1921.His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9, p.314 as a Gunner. His NOK was his mother Mrs A. Perry, Auckland. Sailed from NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Nov 1952. Joined Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 7 Sep 1989 aged 68 years. Buried in the RSA Section, Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga Auckland. |
| PERRY, Raymond Frank | 211288 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/12/2053 | 31/03/2055 | Born Wellington 22 Jan 1929. Enlisted 1 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Entered Korea at Pusan then posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop some 10 miles south of the main NZ position then went to Gloster Valley late 1954. Vehicle fitter. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 120 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 May 1955. Hawkes Bay NZKVA Branch President. Living in Hastings in 2004. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Died Peacefully at Mary Doyle Retirement Village, Havelock North 10 Sep 2019 aged 90 years. |
| PERRY, Trevor Ronald | 15536 | Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 02/10/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 4 Jun 1940. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class and was in Tamaki for his initial training. He served in Philomel 1 Mar 1957 and changed to Acting Stoker Mechanic on 15 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 5 May 1957 but this posting was cancelled and he remained in Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince on 22 Aug 1957 then back to Philomel on 29 Aug 1957 then to HMS Concord on 2 Oct 1957 for passage to join Royalist in either Singapore or Hong Kong. Royalist had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/ Korean waters but Trevor Perry missed the service in Korea. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 4 Dec 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 2 Oct 1958 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 4 Dec 1958. Drafted to Royalist on 16 Mar 1960 and then to Tamaki on 27 Mar 1952. He served in Philomel from 28 May 1963 and was drafted to Otago on 20 Jan 1964. Otago served in SE Asia and qualified for the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ for service 15 Oct 1964–10 May 1965. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was DEE on 3 Jun 1966. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), GSM1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’), NZDSM and PJM. |
| PERRY, Wilfred Russell | 206540 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Invercargill 30 Apr 1929. Truck driver Eketahuna Carrying Co, Eketahuna. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Emplaned Darwin 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 on Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked 24 Aug 1951 Sasebo sail to Korea. Entered Korea and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 24 Aug 1951. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas flight for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2426 was sent 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Tinui, Wairarapa. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Paeroa, Hauraki 26 Mar 2017 aged 87 years. |
| PESTER, Benjamin Corbett | 11858 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ashburton on 18 Nov 1924. He was a schoolboy on first applying for entry into the RNZN as a Naval Engineering Cadet on 18 Nov 1942. He was sent to Britain and underwent training in Victory, Britannia (the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth) and Drake (the engineering college). Promoted to Midshipman (Engineer) on 1 Sep 1943. Appointed to Kent (heavy cruiser) on 1 Sep 1944. He also served in Devonshire (heavy cruiser) Loch Lomond, Warspite and returned to Devonshire on 1 Apr 1945 and then returned for more training in Drake. Promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Engineer) on 1 May 1946. He later served in Thunderer, Liverpool and served in St Angelo (Malta) before returning to NZ in Aug 1947. Promoted to Lieutenant (Engineering) on 2 Jul 1947. His seniority as a Lieutenant (Engineering) is dated 1 Mar 1946. His WWII service medals are 1939–45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal and received these in Apr 1950 while serving in Bellona. He also received some Prize Money for some work in the Atlantic. He was sent again to Britain and borne additional in Maori on 15 Jun 1951 while he was attending further courses and training. On completion of this training he was granted leave without pay to sail his private yacht back to NZ. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Kiwi. He was promoted Lieutenant Commander (Engineer) on 1 Mar 1954 and appointed to Black Prince on 18 Jun 1954. Appointed Senior Engineer to Royalist on 9 Apr 1957 (with A.M.I.Mech.E and A.M.I.Mar.E dating from 1956.) and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel until he was granted to Acting rank of Commander and appointed Engineer Officer to Royalist on 10 Mar 1960. In late 1961 he was appointed Tech Assist (Eng) in London but this did not occur and he is next shown as being released from RNZN service on 13 Oct 1961 and granted Retiring Leave. In 1966 he is shown on the List of Officers of the RNZN on the Retired List with an A.M.I.Mech.E. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| PETERA, George Wiki | 204754 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Herekino, Northland, 28 Oct 1926. Storeman Farmers Trading Co Auckland. Attested in the RNZAF 15 Mar 1949 and served mainly in Hobsonville and Woodbourne with Service No 72914. Worked on the Auckland wharf for approx three months then sent to Wellington 16 May 1951 to 16 Jul during the strike in 1951. Discharged as Leading Aircraftman at the end of his engagement 15 Mar 1954. Attested 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps training. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and flew to Australia. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 12–19 Jan 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP 55 Indep Fd Sqn RE 9 Feb 1955. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 55 Indep Fd Sqn 8 Nov 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10–13 Feb 1956 and discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Apr 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai deplaning 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged 29 Jun 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PETERS, Frank Alan | 12211 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, on 20 Apr 1926. He was an apprenticed machine tool cutter before he entered the RN circa 1944. It is presumed that he served about three years in the RN to enable him to be accepted in the RNZN as a Stoker Mechanic. No information about his RN service is recorded on his Posting Card. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 14 Jun 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic on a three-year engagement. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt 19 Aug 1948 which became Pukaki in the RNZN on 13 Sep 1948. He was one of the crew who brought the ship to NZ and remained in her to sail from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. DEE 30 Jun 1951 and went to live in Mangere East, Auckland. Presumed he was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PETERS, Robin | 204673 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Thames 12 Jun 1927. Bulldozer operator Pokeno. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 6–20 and again 27 Dec 1953–6 Jan 1954. Both times returned to 16 Fd Regt at the end of the training course. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6 Sep 1954, TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS and discharged to his unit 20 Sep 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 33 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2428 was sent 22 Aug to his given address in Pokeno. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died 25 Jun 2005 aged 79 years. |
| PETERS, Royal Prince Albert | 203638 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/02/2054 | Born Whangarei 29 Jun 1915. Served in the School Cadets. Farmer. Attested in 2 NZEF 12 Jan 1940. Embarked 1 May 1940 and served in Britain, Egypt and North Africa and Italy. TSFD to R.H.Q, from 5 Fd Regt NZA 8 Jul 1940 and attached 7th A/Tank Regt. Re-joined 5 Fd Regt, NZA 1 Aug 1940. Embarked UK, 16 Dec 1940 and entered Egypt 16 Feb 1941. M/I to Egypt from Crete 17 Jun 1941. M/O to 32 (NZ) Fd Regt ex 5 (NZ) Fd Regt 4 Jan 1943. M/I posted to 5 (NZ)Fd Regt from 32 (NZ) Fd Regt 27 Jan 1943. RTNZ and disembarked 10 Feb 1944. Re-embarked with the 12th Reinforcements 28 Jun 1944 and RTNZ 23 Apr 1945. Served in the Middle East and Italy. Awarded 1939–45 Star Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Attested 8 Mar 1946 for service in Jayforce, Japan. Sailed from 1 Aug 1946. (20781, Temporary Sergeant, Served in 25 (NZ) Field Bty, NZA and attached FAP Tokyo Bn 21 Apr 1947. Labourer from Otahuhu. Next-of-kin Mrs J.L. Pilcher (foster mother) Taumarunui.) RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 6 Jul 1947. Farmer and Freezing Worker, R&W Hellaby, Westfield, Auckland. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier Waiouru 14 Oct 1950 and to Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950. Embarked 10 Dec on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951 as Gun Sergeant in 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZRTU 1 Nov 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 22 Jan 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ 29 Sep 1952. Posted to NZRTU 25 Oct 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Jan 1954. Embarked on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan 29 Jan 1954 and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea three years 73 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Came from Northland. Discharged 24 Jun 1954. |
| PETERSEN, Colin Campbell | 202280 | Captain | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Palmerston North 7 Jun 1920. Served in TF 1940–41 and again 1948-1950. Served in 2 NZEF 1941–44. Civil servant from Hamilton. Attested 29 Aug 1950 and appointed to the Emergency Force from 4th Medium Regt, RNZA. Joined Kayforce 'as a matter of conscience'. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flying boat from Sydney at Wellington. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 5 Nov 1952 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Died Wellington 14 Apr 1995 aged 75. |
| PETERSEN, Frank Phillip | 204005 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Tavueni Island, Fiji 10 Oct 1920. Previous service with the Fijian Infantry. Electrical Labourer Auckland Farmers’ Freezing Coy. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Emplaned Darwin 10pm 24 Aug 1951 on Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 26 Aug 1951. Had some disciplinary problems which had to be dealt with before he entered Korea. Embarked Kure for sea trip to Pusan disembarking 29 Oct 1951. Posted from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 27 Oct 1951 and M/I to his unit 30 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while appointed Line NCO 1 Jan 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 27 Sep 1952 on TOD from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and returned to his unit 1 Oct 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 14 Oct 1952, was TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med unit and discharged to his unit. Hand more disciplinary problems and accumulated more CB and 27 days Field Punishment. Reverted to Signalman 2 Dec 1952. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Mar 1953. More disciplinary problems and was posted to NZ Base HQ and struck of the NZ Roll 4 Jun 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Jul 1953. Embarked Kure 2 Aug 1953 on HMNZS Hawea and disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 29 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PETERSEN, Harald William Rosen | 30210 | Major | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington 5 Mar 1921. Territorial Force 1938–39. Permanent Force 1939–41. Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm pilot in the British Pacific Fleet during the Second World War) 1941–45. Regular Force Officer 1948–74. NZ Military Liaison Officer Korea, 1957–59. Served in South Vietnam as Deputy adjutant and quartermaster-general (DA&QG) of New Zealand's V Force. Died Wellington 22 Apr 1984 aged 63 years. Buried Makara Cemetery, Wellington. Father Hans Christian Frithjof Petersen and Grandfather Hans Christian Arthur Petersen both long serving soldiers. Both awarded Meritorious Service Medal. See Service Lives Remembered. |
| PETERSON, Andrew Gray | 208149 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Oamaru 30 Nov 1925. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Lyttelton 31 Jul 1947 on HMT Chitral. (655810, Private, Infantry Corps. Served in 27 Bn. Shepherd from Omarama. Next-of-kin Mrs E.G. Peterson (mother), Duntroon.) Labourer and farmhand. Attested 19 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 17 Jul 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 27 Feb 1953 (rugby trials). Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 9–10 Mar 1953. M/O from Reinforcement Training Unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Died Timaru 14 Feb 1978 aged 53 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| PETERSON, Dick Emil | 208283 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Havelock 28 Jan 1928. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. M/I to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/O and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Mar 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2432 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Havelock. Died Bowen, Queensland, Australia 28 Feb 1998. |
| PETERSON, Larry | 208654 | Private | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 28/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Came from Christchurch. Previous service in the Army in NZ. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Posted from NZ Reinforcements Training unit to 16 Fd Regt 15 May 1953 as Medical Orderly. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 6 Jan 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Feb 1954. |
| PETERSON, Leonard Charles (Junior or Len) | 969214 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Invercargill 27 Mar 1932. CMT trainee and serving TF soldier. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Kure for sea trip to Pusan disembarking two-days later. Posted to D Troop, Divisional Signals Coy. Served mainly in the Fort George area by the Imjin River. Too busy to play sport, just worked, ate and slept when he could. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1953 and was re-posted to the Territorial Force. Served 109 days in New Zealand, one year and 328 days in Korea. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950–53. Living in Invercargill in 2005. Died Rose Lodge Resthome, Invercargill 20 Jul 2016 aged 84 years. |
| PETERSON, Louis de Farelle | 535669 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 12/12/2054 | Born Whakatane 21 Mar 1931. Sawmill had, Tunnicliffe Timber Co Ltd, Te Teko. Served in 5th CMT intake and then a serving TF soldier in 6th Hauraki Regt. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953. Posted from NZ Reinf Trg Un it to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953, entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and M/I to his unit 25 Oct 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for Cooking Course and M/I to the course 7 Jan 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ and CTBA on cooking course. M/I 16 Fd Regt 19 Feb 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 31 Mar 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZRTU 9 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Apr 1954 and M/I 30 Apr 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 May 1954 and appointed i/c RHQ Cooks and to Lance Bombardier 25 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 12 Dec 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 65 days. Discharged 3 Feb 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Tauranga 11 May 2015 aged 85 years. |
| PETERSON, Ray Tui | 784489 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 10/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Blenheim 11 Oct 1930. Excavator operator with MOW, Cobb Valley Dam, Upper Takaka. Attested 11 Aug 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZE 16 Oct 1953. M/O Burnham Camp 6pm 9 Mar 1954 for emplanement and emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 for travel to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Mar 1954. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA 25 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to 10 (NZ) Tpt coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Apr 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 59 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. He was living in Bowen, Queensland, Australia circa 1991. Died Bowen 31 Jan 1999 aged 68 years. Buried Bowen General Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PETHERBRIDGE, Arthur | 11574 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born New Market, Auckland, on 22 Feb 1925. He was employed as a fitter before joining the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 on a six-year engagement. Enlisted in RNZN as Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 29 Sep 1947 and remained in that ship until 31 Jan 1950. He had by that time advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 10 Dec 1949. Drafted to Taupo 1 Feb 1950. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. He then served in Tamaki from 26 Jan– 29 Jun 1953. DEE 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PETI, Patrick Michael Joseph | 204267 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga 26 Sep 1930. Skilled labourer at State Hydro, Bombay, Auckland. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. He had a disregard for military orders and law. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. His failure to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders resulted in loss of pay and detention in the FPC Seoul and later in the Canadian Detention Bks for his actions. Gun Number in 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 292 days. SOS Kayforce 10 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2436 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Birkenhead, Auckland. Joined Regular Force 14 Jul 1959 and served in RNZA. Discharged from the Regular Force 2 Sep 1960. He next became a General Service Hand at RNZ Naval Base Devonport. Enlisted 30 Mar 1977 and was discharged 22 Feb 1979. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PETTERSEN, Bryan Ralph | 12384 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Manakau on 24 Feb 1933. He was a school student before he entered RNZN as Seaman Boy on 8 Jul 1948. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 12 Jul 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti on 13 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces on Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 24 Nov 1950. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He served in Philomel 19 Aug 1951 and was sent to HMAS Watson 6 Nov–14 Dec 1951 for a trade related course. He also served in Tamaki, Lachlan, MLP 3566, Lachlan again and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug–21 Dec 1954 and was graded Underwater Control 3rd Class on 20 Dec 1954. On RTNZ he was in Philomel briefly and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and returned to serve in Malayan and Korean waters once more. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jul 1955. Pukaki RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956 and his remaining time was served in Philomel. DEE 23 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PETTITT, Robert Lionel | 14756 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 16 Jul 1936. He was a sheet metal apprentice in Palmerston North before he entered the RNZN on 9 Apr 1953 as a Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jul–20 Dec 1953 to attend training courses. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class and changed to Stoker both on 6 Jan 1954. Drafted to Bellona 28 Jun–26 Sep 1954 and then to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–1 Apr 1957. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 16 Oct 1954 then to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 21 Mar 1955. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi 30 Sep 1958–27 Oct 1959 and was then sent to Maori on 28 Nov 1959 as part of the ship’s company for Otago and then served in that ship until 25 Apr 1962. Served in Philomel, Rotoiti and was drafted to Royalist on 10 Oct 1962. RUN on 23 Oct 1962. Removed from the ship’s books on 23 Jan 1963 and Administratively Discharged on 24 Oct 1972. |
| PETTY, Kevin Charlesworth | 206808 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Feilding 28 Aug 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF. Entered Camp 2 Mar 1942. Embarked with the 13th Reinforcements 28 Sep 1944 on HMT 88. Entered Egypt 5 Nov 1944 and embarked Port Said for Italy 27 Dec 1944. Served in 22 Bn from 24 Jan 1945. Admitted 1 NZ Cas Clearance Station 22 Aug 1944 and was discharged 20 Sep 1945. TSFD to Jayforce 18 Oct 1945. Promoted Lance Sergeant 15 Dec 1945. Embarked Naples for Japan 21 Feb 1946. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. Attached FAP Tokyo Bn 20 Oct 1946. CTBA Tokyo Bn 4 Nov 1946. Promoted Staff Sergeant 1 Oct 1946. Posted to NZ Pipe Band 27 Nov 1946. Served again in NZ Tokyo Bn 18 Feb–5 Mar 1947. Embarked for NZ 2 Apr 1947. Disembarked Auckland 24 Apr 1947. Discharged 2 Jul 1947. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Butcher for T. Borthwick, Feilding. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Jun 1952 and worked in RHQ as the CO’s driver operator. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Oct 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 5 Feb 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 7 Feb 1954. Emplaned Japan 18 Feb 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 255 days. Discharged 21 Apr 1954. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later enlisted in the RNZAF 27 Aug 1968 as a security Guard and reached the rank of Leading Aircraftman. Discharged 7 Jun 1970. |
| PEYCHERS, Kevin Francis | 206541 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wakefield, southwest of Nelson, on 7 Jul 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF for four and a half years (Service No 455901). Private in Infantry and then Signals. Served in Egypt, Italy and BCOF, Japan. Civilian trade telegraphist with NZ Post & Telegraph Department at Petone. Enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked on TSS Wahine at Wellington on 2 Aug 1951. She ran aground near Masela Island north of Darwin. Rescued and taken to Darwin and was flown to Japan by Qantas. Promoted Acting Sergeant whilst on board Wahine. Postal Orderly in Korea for a short while. Promoted Temporary Sergeant at NZ Base HQ 15 Jan 1952 effective 10 Dec 1951. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div HQ from time to time. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZE 10 Oct 1952. RTNZ on Furlough 4 Feb 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 20 May 1953. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class while employed as Chief Clerk NZ Base HQ 30 Jul 1953. Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class 1 Apr 1954 and granted a 12-month extension dating from 28 Jun 1954. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai on 20 Jun 1956. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Nov 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Nelson 10 Dec 2012 aged 89 years. |
| PFEFFERLE, Kenneth Ian | 211062 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Napier 31 Dec 1928. Labourer at Tomoana Freezing Works, Hastings. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 3 Dec 1952. Posted to RNZASC Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted from NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 2 Jun 1953 and M/I 3 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Brisbane. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2439 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Trentham, Upper Hutt. Died Hastings, 2 May 1998. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PHELPS, Stanley Ernest | 206093 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Carterton 29 Nov 1920. Previous service in 2 NZEF also BCOF, Japan. (His name is shown in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.16 p.105 with Service No 299272, Temporary Corporal, HQ Base. Tanner from Henderson. Next-of-kin Mr E. Phelps, Masterton. Two brothers Gordon Ashley Phelps and Maurice Douglas Phelps also served in BCOF.) Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66 P.2) Iwakuni on 26 May 1952 to travel to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Wellington 31 May 1952. Discharged 31 Nov 1952 and returned to Carterton. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953 but was discharged 9 Aug 1953 without further overseas service. Died Masterton 7 Aug 1997 aged 76 years. Buried Riverside Cemetery, Masterton. |
| PHILIP, Arthur Lyall (Lyall) | 204097 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Temuka 22 Nov 1924. Later came from Leamington, Cambridge. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force in May 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Posted to C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served in the Tok Chon, Pintail Bridge area with the main base located at Fort George. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Emplaned at Iwakuni on PAN AM aircraft for return to Sydney 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Living at Ruakaka Nov 2000. Died Whangarei, 22 Jul 2010 aged 86 years. Years later Lyall wrote an entertaining article published in K Force Despatches, May 2005 about C Troop Bring Home the Bacon. It was how they managed to cunningly obtain bacon, from the Brit cookhouse and cook it for breakfast. It was most welcome during the cold, the ice and snow at the time. He is also pictured Laying a cable with Signalman D.N. Ngatai (Tauranga) and Lance Corporal R Rigg (Twickenham, England). Died peacefully at home in One Tree Point, Whangarei 22 Jul 2010 aged 86 years. |
| PHILLIPS, Andrew | 206601 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Waitotara, Whanganui, 5 Nov 1928. Unemployed at the time. but had been working for Burth Levi at Petone. Attested 20 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 11pm, 4 Sep 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan disembarking 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 7 May 1952. Attached FAP 10 Fd Hygiene Section for hygiene course 15–21 Jun 1952 and returned to his unit. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1952 and appointed 2i/c section B Tpt Platoon. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 May 1953 and M/I to N Z Base HQ the next day. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| PHILLIPS, Francis Benjamin (Frank) | 332352 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 23 Jul 1931. Storeman for National Dairy Coy. Served in 6th Intake CMT then became a serving TF soldier. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 27 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 1) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged 17 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force, 1 Fd Regt RNZA and TSFD to Class ‘A’ reserve 1 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Brother of George Bruce PHILLIPS q.v. |
| PHILLIPS, George Bruce (Bruce) | 336664 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Wairoa 21 Jul 1930. Later came from Browns Bay, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Served in C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 9 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living at Mangonui Nov 2000 then Waihi in 2004. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Medals offered for sale on TradeMe 28 Mar 2 Apr 2009. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Hamilton 6 Apr 2012 and buried at Waihi. Brother of Francis Benjamin PHILLIPS q.v. |
| PHILLIPS, Harry (Olly) | 206198 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Rotorua 2 Feb 1930. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Awarded 28 days detention wef 16 Jul 1952. (RO 41 52 Part II dated 22 Jul 1952.) Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat deplaning Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Sep 1952. Died Rotorua 24 Dec 1985. Remains interred at Ohinemutu where a memorial stone remembers his service. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PHILLIPS, Henry James | 11482 | Stoker 2nd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/03/2052 | Born Otaki on 10 Jan 1928. Employed as a porter for the NZ Railways before he entered the RNZN on 8 May 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 14 Jul 1947. Drafted to Bellona, on 10 Oct 1947 then to Arabis on 19 Jan 1948. Arabis and Arbutus both sailed from Auckland 16 Apr 1948 for return to the RN both arriving at Portsmouth 28 Jun 1948. Arbutus remained in Portsmouth while Arabis moved to Chatham, 5–6 Jul 1948. Henry Phillips advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 8 May 1948. Drafted to Taupo (Loch Shin) on 19 Aug 1948 and was one of those who sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival back in NZ he was drafted to Lachlan, then Tamaki and then to Rotoiti on 6 Oct 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korea. She was involved in escort work between Japan and patrol work along the coasts of Korea. Henry TSFD to Hawea 12 Mar 1952 and came back to NZ in her arriving Auckland on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel 11 Mar–10 Jun 1952 and served in Irirangi 11 Jun 1952 to 14 Jan 1953. His final few months were served in Philomel and he was DEE on 7 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Rotorua, 7 May 1997 in his 69th year. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PHILLIPS, Malcolm Robert | 708931 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Wellington 3 Nov 1932. Plasterer for Carrara Ceiling Co, Wellington. Served in 4th Intake CMT then became a serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce and was posted to RNZA 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1953, entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and M/I to his unit 7 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Sep 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to his unit 23 Sep 1954. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Mar 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP for Cooking Course 6 Oct 1955–and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Nov 1955 ex cooking course. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned 16 Jan 1956 as Acting Lance Corporal on RNZAF Hastings in Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Wellington 11 Jun 1996 aged 63 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PHILLIPS, Patrick | 208820 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Otaki 29 Nov 1924. Served in the second relief Jayforce. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.105. (816745, Driver, NZASC. Farmhand from Otaki. Next-of-kin Mrs H. Philllips (mother) Otaki.) Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and sailed for Japan. Served in Jayforce as a member of 19 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948 from HMT Westralia and was discharged 22 Sep 1948. On RTNZ he went back to Otaki and again took up farming. He then became a driver and operator for MOW on the Cobb Valley Dam project. Attested 13 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Most of his training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 23 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 7 Apr 1953. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Sep 1954. Sailed from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1955 for flight to NZ. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 11 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Lake Pukaki 5 Jun 1976. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| PHILLIPS, Rodney Charles | 13428 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch on 9 Feb 1935. He was employed as Druggist’s Assistant before joining the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 16 May 1951 as a Boy 1st Class. He was then drafted to Rotoiti on 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Shortly after his arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Taupo on 3 Feb 1952. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 9 Aug 1952. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He stayed in Taupo until drafted to Black Prince on 14 Jan–25 Nov 1953. He was drafted on 26 Nov 1953 to Bellona which was in the Reserve Fleet at the time and advanced to Able Seaman while in her. He later served in Philomel, Irirangi, Stawell, where advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 10 Oct 1956. He also served in Tamaki and Endeavour. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jul–9 Dec 1957 and successfully passed his GA 2 course. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Seaman effective from 10 Oct 1957. He was next drafted to Rotoiti 18 Mar 1958–2 Aug 1959. His final sea service in the RNZN was in Black Prince in which he served 3 Aug 1959–28 Nov 1960. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 22 Feb 1960. DEE 8 Feb 1961. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), PJM and KWSM. He was later a Traffic Officer. Living in Palmerston North 2003. |
| PHILLIPS, Thomas | 336550 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 21/08/2057 | Born Pukekohe, Auckland, 29 Jun 1934. Labourer Westfield Freezing Co, Auckland. Attested 4 Nov 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 and flew by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Accidentally injured 4 Feb 1956. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 4–15 Feb 1956. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. He had some conflicts with R&SOs and conventions. TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ 21 Aug 1957. Served in Korea one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Entered the Regular Force 8 Oct 1957 as a Private in NZ Infantry. Posted to 1 NZ Regt and served in Malaya 28 Nov 1957–16 Dec 1959. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for Singapore and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Moved to Kota Tinggi then to further north to Taiping area. Served in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959 from TSS Captain Cook. Served in Malaya 25 Nov 1957–12 Dec 1959. One year 22 days. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharged 28 Aug 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| PHILLIPS, Trevor Frederick | 203839 | Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 13/09/2052 | Born Auckland 24 Oct 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZ Sigs and served as a TP Operator Wireless and Line. He was attached where he was needed: 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, 10 Tpt Coy, NZ Base HQ and 1 Fd Regt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Nov 1952 and posted to TF Unit. Joined Regular Force. Served in 2 Bn NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ listed in HQ Coy. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Pay Office. Listed as member of Rear Party as Lieutenant Colonel Aitken's Battalion RTNZ. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Commissioned Lieutenant & Quartermaster 1 Jul 1965. Captain in Vietnam (a visitor?). Later Major & Quartermaster RNZIR, at Wellington East Coast Army Area Headquarters Jun 1977. Last appointment in the Army, Camp Commandant, Fort Dorset, Wellington. Retired 28 Oct 1982 after 34 years service. Also Armed Forces Award. Lived at Waikanae. President of the Eagles Golfing Society of Wellington. Died Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, 20 Jul 2004. Funeral service at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Waikanae. |
| PHILLIPS, Warren William | 207758 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born 8 Feb 1928. Came from Waimate. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as a Gunner on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted to Lance Bombardier and then to Bombardier during his service overseas. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 186 days, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 7 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2449 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to an address in Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2005. |
| PHILP, William Joseph | 13162 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 29 Nov 1931. Employed as a driver before he entered the RNZN 13 Oct 1949 as an 18-year-old Ordinary Seaman. Like many others his training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan on 28 Jul 1950 and returned to Philomel 10 Feb 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces. Travelled to Korean waters via Raoul Island and Fiji. Advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Apr 1951. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 via Hong Kong and Sydney. On RTNZ he served in Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) ML3552, Irirangi and was DEE on 28 Nov 1955. Provided a list of other shipmates’ names to assist with this Roll. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Palmerston North in 2003. Died Palmerston North 12 Sep 2016 peacefully after a short illness aged 85 years. |
| PHILPOTT, Raymond Miles | 11674 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch 11 Aug 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1947. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 May 1948. Drafted to Bellona like many of his era and served therein from 14 Sep 1948 to 11 May 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 12 May 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 11 Aug 1949. The next two months were in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 7 Mar 1950 to 18 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 11 Nov 1950. His next ship was Lachlan 24 Jan to 23 Aug 1951. On 8 Jul 1952 he was drafted to Hawea again and this time sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Hawea served mainly on the Korean west Coast. She RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Ray Philpott remained in Hawea until drafted to Philomel 3 Nov 1953. DEE 10 Aug 1955 and went to live at Ashburton. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 25 Jan 2009 aged 77 years. |
| PHILPS, John Gilbert | 13501 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 7 Sep 1932. Post Office employee before joining the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Underwent his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. HIs first sea service was in Rotoiti to which he was drafted 11 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland in this ship 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties to the Armistice. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Advanced to Telegraphist 28 Mar 1953. Awarded both Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Irirangi 30 Jun 1953. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for a four-month course Jan to 30 Apr 1954. On RTNZ was drafted to Lachlan 17 May 1954 for one month. before being stationed in Philomel for a little over a year. Went back to HMAS Cerberus 14 Jul–18 Oct 1955. Returned to Philomel 29 Mar–27 Aug 1956 and then went back to Irirangi 28 Aug 1956–19 Jan 1957. His last sea service was in Royalist 20 Jan 1957–2 Aug 1958. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. She RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. DEE 25 Aug 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PHILSON, Robert | 14071 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Waterside, Londonderry, Northern Ireland on 6 Aug 1920. He was a messenger before he entered the RN on 23 Mar 1938 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/SSX 25102. His initial training was conducted in Pembroke and he was drafted to Resolution (battleship that saw no combat action in WWI) on 9 Oct 1938–4 May 1941. Advanced to Able Seaman on 21 Sep 1939. On the outbreak of WWII Resolution was part of the Home Fleet and was in escort duties in the Atlantic Ocean. During the Norwegian campaign in support of the Narvik battles she was struck by a bomb in May 1940 and badly damaged. A 1000kg bomb hit the starboard side of the quarterdeck and penetrated three decks before detonating in the Marines messdeck. One rating was killed, another died of his wounds the next day and 22 Marines and 4 ratings were wounded. Resolution joined “Force H” at Gibraltar in Jun 1940 and took part in the destruction of the French Fleet at Mers-el-Kebir on 3 Jul 1941. She then joined “Force M” shelling the French warships at the Battle of Dakar on 24 Sep 1940. The very next day she was severely damaged by the French submarine Bévéziers. Rob Philson went with the ship to be repaired in the USA. He returned to Pembroke on 5 May 1941 and was attached to Walney (sloop). He then served in the shore stations Wildfire, Pembroke, Calliope. Drafted to Cleopatra (AA cruiser) on 8 Oct 1941–23 Aug 1943. In Nov and Dec 1942 Cleopatra was involved with other ships protecting convoys from Egypt to Malta and attacked German convoys. In Jul 1943 Cleopatra was nominated for support on Op HUSKY–the invasion of Sicily. She was involved in a “friendly fire incident” with cruiser Euryalus and MTBs (but this was not in public knowledge until after 1993) and was hit amidships by an Italian torpedo and could only make 10 knots returning to Malta for temporary repairs to allow her to travel to the USA for further repairs. Rob Philson returned to Pembroke 24 Aug 1943, served in Ganges 10 Oct 1944, went back to Pembroke and was drafted to Largs 25 Dec 1944–29 Nov 1945. He returned once more to Pembroke and was released from the RN on 30 Jan 1946. Re-joined the RN as an Able Seaman on 19 Feb 1947. A short time in Pembroke was followed by service in Sussex (27 Mar 1947–16 Dec 1948) then Belfast (17 Dec 1948–17 Apr 1949). He returned to Pembroke and served in Loch Arkaig (frigate) and Fulmar (28 Aug 1951–1 Jul 1952 and was released once more from Pembroke on 1 Sep 1952. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Able Seaman on 17 Mar 1953. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then Irirangi. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malaysian and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Tamaki, Rotoiti and Black Prince. DEE on 16 Mar 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. He stayed in NZ but later went back to Britain. |
| PHYN, Robert Bruce (Bob) | 206542 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born New Plymouth 20 Aug 1928. Scrub cutter at Featherston. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in B Platoon. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 From Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Richmond, Nelson in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Richmond, Nelson, 12 Jan 2007 aged 78 years. |
| PICKARD, Max | 12115 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Opawa, Christchurch on 4 Sep 1928. He was a storeman before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1948 as an Assistant Cook. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 22 Feb–6 Sep 1949 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 3 Apr 1949. He served in the Naval Signals Station at Waiouru (later known as Irirangi) 7 Sep 1949–2 Feb 1950. Drafted to Tutira 3 Feb 1950–14 Aug 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 15 Aug 1951. He also served in Kiwi and then Bellona in the Reserve Fleet. DEE 2 Jun 1954. Awarded the Korea Medal (18 Dec 1953) and the UN Korea Medal (10 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PICKENS, Gilpin Stewart | 15812 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 24 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Engineering Mechanic (JM (E)) on 26 Jan 1956. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 having been recently advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 24 Mar 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 24 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in Black Prince, Royalist again Black Prince again 2 Aug 1959–15 Feb 1960 then Philomel. Sent to Maori on 11 May 1960 as one of the crew to sail Otago to NZ. He served in Otago 22 Jun 1960–and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 7 Mar 1961. Drafted to Philomel on 11 May 1961. Drafted to Royalist on 13 Sep 1961 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on7 Mar 1962, Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Jan 1963 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Jan 1964. Drafted to Philomel 28 Feb 1964 and then served in Rotoiti and back to Philomel until drafted to Santon on 11 Oct 1965. This meant flying from Auckland to Singapore to join his ship as Santon was one of two ships of the RNZN that never served in NZ waters. He returned to Philomel on 1 May 1966 and later served in Endeavour 25 Oct 1966–30 Jun 1968 this service probably seeing two summer sailings to Antarctica. Sent to HMAS Kuttabul (stone frigate) 23 Jul 1968–22 Jul 1970 and on RTNZ served in Philomel, Haku and Manga and once more returned to Philomel. Advanced to C Mechanician (Engineering) on 14 Jan 1973. Later served in Canterbury, Taranaki, Philomel, Taranaki, Koura and Taranaki again. His final three years were served in Otago 24 Aug 1977–27 Jul 1980, Tamaki and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 30 Sep 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) GSM1962 (Borneo), Naval LS&GC Medal (24 Ser 72), NZDSM and PJM. |
| PICKERING, Charles William | 0 | Captain | NZ Base HQ | RNZAPC | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born 4 Mar 1907. Enrolled in RNVR Mersey Division 30 Dec 1936. Held no rank until granted a temporary commission as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant of Probationary Midshipman. Commissioned as Lieutenant 22 Apr 1940. Acting Temporary Lieutenant. Temporary Lieutenant 22 Apr 1940 Served in the RNVR during WWII Commander in Navy List 1944 on minesweepers. Qualified as an Executive Officer Formerly Lieutenant Commander, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Served in HMS Lynx. Civilian appointed in HQ Central Military district. Pre-deployment training conducted at Waiouru. Not accepted in Kayforce for medical reasons but was appointed Staff Captain ‘A’ and Paymaster, Kayforce replacing Major Ballinger and served in Japan. Died Wellington 11 Feb 1975 aged 68 years. |
| PICKERING, William Rolland Albert | 208753 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Havelock, Marlborough 21 Jul 1927. Employed as a shearer for Lands & Survey Dept, Marlborough. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham. Emplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air via, Darwin and Manila to deplaned Iwakuni 17 Aug 1952. M/O from NZ Base HQ 16 Sep 1952. M/O to Mandora Camp to attend a cooking course. M/I NZRTU ex cooking course at Mandora Camp. 20 Oct 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 24 Jan 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med unit and was discharged to unit 2 Mar 1953. Admitted twice more to medical units in Jun and Sep 1953 both for four days. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Oct 1953 and to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 21 Mar 1953 (PT Instr). M/O from 16 Fd Regt attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for a second cooking course 7 Jan 1954–27 Feb 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt 27 Feb 1954. Promote Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 1 Mar 1954 and to Sergeant 1 May 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 May 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 12 Sep 1954 Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Blenheim, 19 Aug 2011 aged 84 years. |
| PICKETT, John Edward | 11675 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch on 6 Sep 1931. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1947. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 9 Sep 1948. Drafted to Kaniere 12 May 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Sep 1949. Like many others he served in several ships and bases such as Philomel, Hawea, Tutira, Bellona and Tamaki before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 1 Dec 1951 as an Able Seaman, Anti-Aircraft Gunner. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 on the second deployment of the ship (Lieutenant Commander G Graham). She travelled to Japan and onto Korea via Fiji. After the action at Yang Do, he claimed that a North Korean shell had parted his hair! Rotoiti RTNZ via Hong Kong and Sidney and reached Auckland on 19 Mar 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 26 Jun 1953. Drafted to Bellona 9 Sep 1953 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 26 Jun 1954. He later served in Lachlan (twice) and Bellona between these two postings. DEE on 15 Sep 1955. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Returned to Christchurch and was living at Kaiapoi in 2004. |
| PICKETT, Norman Lancelot | 13378 | Boy Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Otaki 27 Jun 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN on 16 May 1950 as Boy 2nd Class and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Taupo which sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951. Served on east and west coast Korean waters and in the Han River area Sep 1951 to Oct 1952. Taupo was shelled at Yang-Do by communist forces. Norman Picket thought that one shell that went over the four-inch gun parted his hair. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal but Korea Medal was not issued until Aug 1961. Also awarded RN LS&GC Medal. Was a member of the crew that sailed Bellona back to the UK and then became a member of the crew on delivery voyage of Royalist to New Zealand. Was involved in the Suez Crisis. Served in Royalist Mar–Nov 1965 during Confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal circa 1964. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ issued 17 Apr 2002. NZGSM (NE) and NZOSM issued on the same day. Promoted Ensign 30 Jun 1969. Retired from HMNZS Tamaki as Lieutenant Commander 28 Sep 1984. Living in Auckland 2003. |
| PICKETT, Rex McMillan | 11554 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton, on 3 Jun 1927. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN as a Stoker 2nd Class on a six-year engagement dating from 17 Jul 1947. At the time of his enlistment his mother was living in New Brighton Christchurch, so it is possible that John Edward PICKETT is a younger brother. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Jan 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Jul 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 27 Oct 1949–28 Oct 1950 and also served in Penguin an inshore survey boat. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki 29 Oct 1950–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters mainly on the West Coast. Rotoiti came under heavy fire from communist batteries while anchored in the Han River on 22 Feb 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained in her until 16 Apr 1953 and served his last few weeks of naval service in Philomel, DEE 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Christchurch on 7 Nov 2005 aged 78 years. |
| PICKWORTH, Kevin Charles | 814454 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/05/2054 | 15/12/2055 | Born Timaru 25 Feb 1932. Driver in Timaru. Previous service in the Army. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 6 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 27 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal (as Corporal Clerk) 30 Oct 1954 and to Corporal 6 Apr 1955 and to Temporary Sergeant 14 Apr 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for Escort Duties 28 Jul–4 Aug 1955. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 7 Aug 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for Escort Duties 20 Sep 1955 to 7 Oct 1955. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South for Burial Party duties. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Harewood 15 Dec 1955 from Teal aircraft. Served overseas in Korea one year 211 days. Discharged 12 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Joined RF 19 Mar 1957 as Private, Temporary Corporal and appointed Instructor NZ Regt Basic. Promoted Corporal 19 Sep 195, granted 2-star trade level 1 Oct 1958 as Clerk All Arms. Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook, disembarked Penang, 25 Nov 1959 and served with 2 NZ Regt at Taiping. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 8 Sep 1961. RTNZ by RNZAF aircraft and deplaned Whenuapai 2 Dec 1961. Posted to Army HQ (Directorate of Recruiting) 14 Mar 1962. Posted to Bangkok (SEATO) 8 Feb 1963. RTNZ 7 May 1965. Later posted to HQ V Force and emplaned Whenuapai 26 Apr 1968. Deplaned Vung Tau 28 Apr 1968. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 15 May 1968 with seniority 26 Dec 1967. Emplaned Tan Son Nhut 7 Apr 1969 for Singapore and emplaned Changi 20 Apr 1969 for RTNZ. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class 13 Apr 1971. Discharged 23 May 1973. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (M), Vietnam Medal, PJM and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 27 Jan 2011 aged 78 years, buried Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Christchurch. |
| PIDGEON, Victor Frederick Ancell | 208238 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Little River, Banks Peninsula 13 May 1927. Fireman for New Zealand Railways at Addington, Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked at Sasebo 24 Aug for the sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and was posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl the same day. Accidentally injured 29 Feb 1952 and admitted to 25 Fd Amb–suspected fractured ankle. Also served in Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Suffered a recurrence of Malaria after he arrived home. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PIERCE, Allan Edward (Gus) | 207687 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Temuka 12 Apr 1928. Transport driver in Timaru. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 14 Jan 1951. Posted from 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1951 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Feb 1951. M/O form NZ Base HQ on TOD to Tokyo 10 Jun 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1951. M/O from NZ Base HQ and posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 14 Oct 1951. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 4 Nov 1951 and served in F Troop, 163 Bty. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM also the Republic of Korea Presidential Citation. Discharged 14 Sep 1952. Living in Pleasant Point, South Canterbury in 1996. Died Pleasant Point 12 Jun 2002 aged 74 years. |
| PIERCE, James Reginald (Jim) | 211289 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/12/2053 | 08/05/2055 | Born Gisborne 12 Jun 1925. Previous service in RNZAF (461732) in 14 Sqn RNZAF in the NZ Component of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Enlisted 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Landed at Pusan then went to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop some 10 miles south of the main NZ position then went to Gloster Valley late 1954. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni 1 May 1955 to Australia for RTNZ and deplaned from a Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1955. RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1955. Living near Nukuhou North, Waimana in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living at Hokitika in 2004. Brother to Lionel Geoffrey Pierce q.v. Died Hokitika, 29 Sep 2006 aged 80 years. |
| PIERCE, Lionel Geoffrey | 211290 | Driver | 10 Tpt Company Wksp | RNZASC | 01/12/2053 | 08/05/2055 | Born Gisborne. Enlisted 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Embarked Sasebo for journey to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop some 10 miles south of the main NZ position then went to Gloster Valley late 1954. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni 1 May 1955 to Australia for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Brother to James Reginald Pierce q.v. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1955. Died Whakatane 13 Aug 2012. Buried Waimana Cemetery, Whakatane District. |
| PIERCE, William Ian | 783891 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 02/11/2056 | Born Motueka 14 Mar 1934. Attested in RNZAF 5 Jun 1954 as an electrical assistant recruit. Discharged at own request 4 Oct 1954 to join the Territorial Air Force wef 5 Oct 1954. Electrician for Reliance Electric Co, Nelson. Attested 17 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC (Electrician). Emplane Auckland 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Accidentally injured 10 Jul 1956. Accidentally injured 20 Jul 1956. Medically reboarded 1 Sep 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll for medical RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned at Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Served overseas 298 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1956 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Wellington 11 Jul 2017 aged 83 years. |
| PIERSON, Donald John | 15205 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Fendalton, Christchurch 19 Jun 1938. Was a schoolboy before he enlisted into the RNZN on 30 Sep 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. After basic naval training in Tamaki he was drafted to Hawea 12 Jul 1955 as Boy 1st Class and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Dec 1955. Three short postings between Philomel and Hawea followed and he advanced to Able Seaman in Philomel 19 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland New Zealand on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. On RTNZ was drafted to Black Prince 13 Nov 1958–27 Sep 1959. Also served in Lachlan and was in Pukaki 3 Jun 1961–26 Aug 1962 for service in Malaysian waters during the period. Later served in Royalist again and then served at Irirangi. DEE 18 Jun 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Later lived in Nelson. |
| PIERSON, Norman Oswald | 207815 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Christchurch 12 Dec 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 20 or 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Travelled to Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in No.3 Gun, E Troop,163 Bty. Promoted through Lance Bombardier, then to Bombardier. To be Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Gun No.1 21 Apr 1952. Made a photographic record of his gun crew and sent the photos to his parents in NZ. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. RTNZ as a Sergeant. Discharged 5 Nov 1952. Created several photographic prints for a display at the Christchurch Museum for anniversary of the start of the Korean War and another for the end of the War. Sadly his last few years were in a home due to dementia. Died Christchurch 2 Nov 2012 aged 85 years. |
| PIERSON, Ronald Arthur (Ron) | 208239 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born 16 Dec 1929. Came from Woolston, Christchurch. Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Korea. Served nearly two years as a Driver in RNZASC in Korea. Served in 10 Tpt Coy and in other RNZASC sub unirts. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Wellington 24 Jun on Teal flight from Australia. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Served in 4 Troop, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Living in Christchurch in 1995. Died Christchurch, 16 Mar 2003. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| PIESSE, Gregory James | 817640 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 13 May 1931. Accountant working in his father’s business, Papanui, Christchurch. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy all on 7 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Jun 1953. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs and was fined and reprimanded on several occasions. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 15 Dec 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 5 Jan 1954 to X(iv) List. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 5 Aug 1953 and to Corporal 18 Jan 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and S/O X(iv) List 15 Jan 1954 and M/I to his unit 16 Jan 1954. Attached FAP 5 Coy RCASC 1 Mar 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS18 Mar 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 10 Apr 1954 to X(ii) List. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU and S/O X(ii) List. 3 May 1954. M/O NZRTU, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun, re-entered Korea 4 Jun and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Jun 1954. Attached FAP to R.H. Tokchong 30 Jun 1954. (Not discovered–RASC Regimental HQ perhaps). M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll and CTBA R.H. Tokchong 3 Oct 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1954. Breached military discipline again which delayed his RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 226 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PILCHER, Douglas Edwin | 208240 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Masterton 30 Aug 1928. Aircraftman 2nd Class in RNZAF with Service No 451288 from 14 Mar 1945–14 Sep 1945. Issued War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 15 Jul 1983. Served in Jayforce, Japan. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.106 as 817909, Private, HQ infantry. Storeman from Napier. Next-of-kin, Mrs V.A. Pilcher (mother), May Ave, Napier.) Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served in 22 Bn and 11 NZ Provost Coy. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Discharged 8 Dec 1948. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 11pm 29 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951 and employed in the Workshop Platoon. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 24 Oct 1951 (Artificer Corporal, Wksp Pl), Corporal 24 Jan 1952, Temporary Sergeant 9 May 1952 (Operative Mechanist NCO) and to Sergeant 9 Oct 1952. “Cpl Pilcher is a first-class tradesman capable of instructing others. He has a good knowledge of vehicles and has performed his duties as a mechanist NCO in a competent manner.” Admitted 26 Fd Amb 11–17 Jan 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas in Korea one year 244 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Moved to Australia and lived in Woolloomooloo. |
| PILE, John Nohotahi | 13379 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Matata, Bay of Plenty, 3 Jul 1934. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 15 Jun 1950 and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Nov 1950. Like many others at that time his first sea service was in Bellona. Drafted 5 Jul 1951 to Rotoiti as Boy 1st Class and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve as a gunner in Korean waters as this ship replaced Pukaki. Was involved in escort duties between Japan and patrols mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Jan 1952 and to Able Seaman 3 Jan 1952. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 but remained in Rotoiti until 31 Jul 1953. Drafted to Bellona 1 Aug 1953–20 Sep 1954 then drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–7 Sep 1955. In Tamaki 8 Sep 1955–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland to Australia 20 May 1957. After some exercises with the RAN carried onto Singapore and carried out a bombardment on suspected communist terrorist campsites near Kota Tinggi. From Singapore went to Hong Kong then back to Singapore. Returned to Hong Kong and then served briefly in Korean waters in Oct-Nov 1957. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but stayed in Royalist until 1 Dec 1958. Served in Philomel 2 Dec–2 Jul 1959 drafted to Paea 3 Jul 1959–20 Feb 1960. In Philomel from 21 Feb 1960 until DEE 2 Jul 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). Applied in 2004 for replacements for the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which he had lost. These were replaced for $100. Died Whakatane, 15 Aug 2006 aged 72 years. |
| PILLING, James Roger | 922211 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 7 Dec 1930.Came from Milton, Otago. Served in CMT and became a serving TF soldier. Employed as a Tiler for Briscoe & Co, Ltd, Dunedin. Attested 15 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Trained in Burnham and posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 for flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, entered Korea and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy all on7 Apr 1953. had a few discipline breaches during his Kayforce Service. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Nov and was discharged to unit 28 Nov 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 226 days. SOS Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Geraldine, 31 Jan 1994 aged 64 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PIMM, Stanley Gordon | 208640 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast 31 Oct 1933. Came from Opotiki. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on flight to Sidney. Completed the journey through Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by Qantas deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy and was employed in the Workshop Platoon. Later promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Oct 1954. Died Christchurch, 4 Dec 1995 aged 62 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PINCHIN, William George | 13788 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Melksham, Wiltshire, UK, on 19 Jun 1919. Employed as a rubber worker before he entered the RN on 28 Dec 1937 as a Stoker 2nd Class. After his initial training he was drafted on 14 Jun 1938 to Ilex (destroyer) which was serving in Malta. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 28 Dec 1938. On the outbreak of war she was in the Mediterranean and returned to Britain. She attacked and sank U–42 southwest of Ireland. In the first half of 1940 Ilex was in screening tasks in the North Sea but returned to the Mediterranean. Ilex in company with some other destroyers attacked and sunk two Italian submarines on two-days–27 and 29 Jun 1940. She was then stationed in Nile at Alexandria. Bill Pinchin was drafted on 15 Apr 1941 to Canopus (minesweeping trawler) when Ilex was severely damaged by bombing and returned to Britain and was stationed in Victory. Drafted to Argonaut (light cruiser) 15 Jan 1942–9 Jan 1943 and advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 21 Mar 1942. Argonaut was badly damaged by Italian torpedoes on 14 Dec 1942. He then served in HM LST 416, HM LST 311, HM LST 3014 and HM LST 4038. He sailed from Britain in Theseus (carrier) to Hong Kong on 10 Sep 1947. He then served Alacrity (sloop) 9 Nov 1947–11 Jun 1949 based in Hong Kong. Awarded NGSM (Palestine 1936–39), 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 21 Mar 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic. And the next day advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic. Served in Philomel before he was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. She RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He remained in Hawea until drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 3 Nov 1953 then served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. He then served in Hawea and Black Prince again and was drafted to Bellona on 19 Aug 1955 and remained with this ship sailing to the UK in 1956 to hand the vessel back to the RN. Arrived at Plymouth 12 Dec 1955. TSFD to Royalist and was involved in exercises in the Mediterranean and the Suez affair and had to come back to NZ via South Africa. Arrived at Auckland on 20 Dec 1956. He then served in Tamaki and returned to Maori in Britain where he was DEE on 20 Mar 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PINEAHA, Joseph Thomas | 821412 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Hastings 11 Feb 1929 (per attestation). Employed as a machine/plant operator for the State Forestry, Hanmer. M/I Burnham Camp 8 Sep 1953 ex CMT. Attested 18 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements and posted to RNZASC 5 Oct 1953. Went on two exercises 15–22 Feb 1954 to Scargill and 1–4 Mar 1954 to Lake Rotoiti. M/O Burnham to emplanement 9 Mar and emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 for flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Mar, entered Korea 21 Mar and M/I his unit 23 Mar 1954. Committed several offences during his time in Korea and awarded detention. M/I to NZRTU 26 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10–14 Aug 1954 and again 20 Sep, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ 20 Oct 1954. More discipline errors cost time and money. Posted to NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 4 Nov 1954 then to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Nov 1954. Admitted twice more to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19–25 Jan 1955 and 1–15 Mar 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 on Qantas and deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Was away from NZ for one year 64 days but his service was counted as one year 2 days. Discharged 13 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Taradale, 4 Nov 2000 aged 71 years. |
| PIPER, Tutekawa Boy | 551500 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Tokomaru Bay, East Coast 31 Oct 1933. Served in 11th CMT Intake the became a serving TF soldier. Labourer for Gisborne Waterside Union. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA while in Waiouru28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jul, entered Korea 26 Jul 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. M/O and attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area South 3 Sep and returned to 17 Fd Regt 7 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for work with Concert Party 31 Oct 1954. CTBA to Concert Part and returned to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Accidentally injured 12 Dec 1954 (2nd degree burns left knee) and Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Dec 1954. Discharged direct to unit 15 Feb 1955. Had some conflicts with Military Orders such as “being in a place prohibited by Routine Orders”. Fined £5 which is probably near an equivalent of NZ$100 today. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Aug 1955, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 14 Sep to NZ Base HQ. M/O NZ Base HQ 24 Feb 1956 and attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo 24 Feb 1956 (Rugby trials). CTBA Sub area Tokyo and M/I to NZ Base HQ 27 Feb 1956. Further errors re Standing and Routine Orders. TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged 10 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PIPI, Joseph Hikutaia | 14502 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Tokomaru Bay, Hawkes Bay on 22 Aug 1934. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 31 Jul 1952. He was trained in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted on 3 Mar 1953 to Bellona, then to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 until 23 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953. He served in the last deployment of ship to Korea before the Armistice. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Dec 1953. Played rugby in the ship's team against a mixed Navy, Army and Air Force Team. On RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 he remained in Pukaki until drafted to in Philomel 24 Sep 1955 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Lost a portion of his Korean Gratuity through misconduct. Later served in Lachlan and the cruisers Black Prince (28 Apr 1958 to 28 Oct 1959) and Royalist (29 Oct 1959 to 7 Aug 1960). DEE on 21 Aug 1960. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living in Paeroa in 2005. The original issue of the UN Korea Medal was lost circa Jun 2003 and a replacement issue was requested and replaced at cost. Died at Waikato Hospital 13 Apr 2016 aged 81 years. |
| PIPSON, Arthur | 14195 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 03/03/2054 | Born Ruatapu, Westland 27 Apr 1931. Enlisted 27 Apr 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 as Boy 1st Class and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953. Served in that ship in Korean waters from Sep 1953 to Sep 1954. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 27 Oct 1953 shortly after arriving in Korean waters. RTNZ on compassionate grounds emplaning Iwakuni on Qantas flight and disembarking from Teal flight ex Sydney at Wellington 3 Mar 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later drafted to Kaniere 5 Jun 1956–5 Dec 1957 as an Able Seaman and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to return to Korean waters in Kaniere. Later served in Royalist in 1957–58 when that ship was part of the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve. Underwent Radar Plotting training course Jan to Jun 1958 at HMAS Watson. Last sea service was in Otago Apr 1960 to Oct 1961. DEE 24 Jun 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). Living in Hyland Park, New South Wales 2448, Australia in 2009. Died NSW, Australia 29 Sep 2010 aged 79 years. |
| PIRERE, Hori Karaka | 206927 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 24/11/2054 | Born Greytown, Wairarapa, 24 Aug 1926. Labourer for NZ Railways. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 19 Feb 1954, to Lance Bombardier and to Temporary Bombardier 13 Apr 1954. M/O 30 May 1954 and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy to attend Driving & Maintenance Course. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 4 Jun 1954.Promoted Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O to Japan 3–16 Aug 1954 on furlough. Reported to NZ Base Camp on end of furlough but remained on strength of 16 Fd Regt. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7) ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 122 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Greytown 9 Jul 1993 aged 66 years. Buried Greytown Cemetery, Wairarapa |
| PIREROA, Hura | 204746 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Born Motutoa, Hokianga, Northland 24 Apr 1930. Labourer for NZ Rail at Whangarei Goods and Freight shed. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 26 Jul 1954. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil flight via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Oct 1954. Served in B Tpt Platoon. Granted 11 days R&R leave 23 Sep–3 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy 15 May 1956 and posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Granted a further 14 months extension of service dating from 9 Apr 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 24 Oct 1956 as Lance Corporal Regt Policeman. Admitted Canadian Med Det 12–13 Sep 1956. M/O NZ Tpt Pl on posting to HQ NZ Kayforce 24 Oct 1956. TSDF to NZ Roll 17 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 on RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ by air deplaning Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957. Served in Korea two years 310 days. Discharged 10 Dec 1957. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PIRIHI, Wi | 204533 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Whangarei 20 Sep 1926. He was a builder’s labourer for Portland Cement Co, Whangarei. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA as a cook while in Papakura camp. Went on Exercise Ruapehu 16–30 Nov 1953. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 to Sydney. Deplaned from civil flight Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1953, entered Korea 10 Mar and M/I to his unit possibly two days later. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Dec 1953, to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 14 Jan 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 30 Jul 1954 and to Sergeant 14 Aug 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 4–9 Aug 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt 14 Aug 1954 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 20 Aug 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Discharged 27 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Whangarei 3 Oct 2002 aged 78 years and is buried in Rangiora Cemetery, 3 Oct 2002. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| PIRIKAHU, Aariki | 211219 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Makahu, Stratford 29 Nov 1927. Slaughter-house labourer, Thos Borthwick Ltd, Waitara. Attested 1 Jul 1953 in Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 and flew by Solent flying boat to Sydney. Flew civil air via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov, entered Korea 29 Nov and M/I to his unit 4 Dec 1953. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 4 days. Discharged 5 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Joined RF 18 Jul 1957. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook disembarked Singapore and M/I Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. Served in Malaya in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Awarded GSM1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Embarked Penang 205 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook for RTNZ. To be T Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1965. Posted to 1 RNZIR 23 Nov 1965 as Sigs Storeman even though over age. Deplaned Changi, Singapore 24 Nov 1965. Served in East Malaysia (Borneo) 9 May–3 Oct 1965. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Posted to 4 Inf Bde Gp Sigs Sqn, Papakura Camp on RTNZ. Posted to Waiouru 1969. Served in RF Cadet School as Storeman and in NSTU, Waiouru. Awarded Army LS&GC Medal 10 Oct 1975 and he received the award 11 Jun 1976. Discharged from Recruit Training Depot Waiouru, 18 Jul 1977. Went to live in Takaka, Nelson then returned to Taranaki. Died Waitara 17 Jul 1986 aged 59 years. |
| PIRIMONA, James Ngatima | 211018 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 04/09/2053 | Born Helensville, Northland 28 Nov 1927. Driver for Hutt Timber and Hardware Ltd, Lower Hutt. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Training for Korean service was conducted in Waiouru and Burnham. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on flying boat to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. To be RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Mar 1953. Had problems adhering to military discipline during his time in Kayforce. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Served overseas 171 days. Discharged 29 Sep 1953 compassionate reasons. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Worked for Ford Motor Co. Died Auckland 25 Sep 1983 aged 56 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PITCHER, Cyril John | 12572 | Signalman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Ringwood, Hampshire, UK, on 1 May 1928. Employed as a ‘Handy Lad’ before he joined the RN on 13 Mar 1946 as an Ordinary Signalman. He underwent training in Royal Arthur, Glendower, Scotia and Mercury. His first seaborne drafting was to Resource (Fleet Repair Ship) on 23 Nov 1946–9 Feb 1948. Advanced to Signalman on 13 Dec 1946. He returned to Mercury on 10 Feb 1948. Released from the RN on 8 May 1948. He entered the RNZN at Cook on 30 Jan 1949 (renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949) as a Signalman. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was a member of the ship’s company that brought the ship to NZ. He remained in her and sailed from Auckland, together with Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a course 20 Jul–19 Oct 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 10 Oct 1951–10 Jan 1952. Drafted to Bellona 11 Jan 1952 and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 1 Dec 1952 and to Leading Signalman on 28 Mar 1953. The remainder of his service was in Philomel or Bellona. DEE 29 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea medal (18 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (1 Jul 1953) Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PITKETHLEY, Donald Kevin | 203840 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Auckland 29 Aug 1926. He was employed as a butcher in New Lynn, Auckland, before enlistment in Kayforce 31 Aug 1950. Trained for Korean service in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. M/I to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA from eight days in Ardmore Detention Barracks 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 24 Feb 1951. Served as a Fd Regt Driver in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 19 Jul 1952 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2468 was sent on 22 Aug 1957 to his given address in Avondale, Auckland, but was returned unclaimed to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Died Auckland 25 Jan 1979. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| PITMAN, Edward Walter Samuel (Ted) | 204188 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 31/01/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 5 Sep 1926. Farm Hand. Enlisted in 2 NZEF 7 Feb 1945 and issued Service No 810838. Entered Camp 17 Mar 1945 and requested to serve in 28 (Maori) Bn but did not leave NZ as war was ending. Served 180 days in NZ and qualified for and was awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Seaman employed by Union Steam Ship Coy, Auckland, where he probably learnt about cordage, cables and steel wire ropes. Enlisted 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Underwent sapper training at the School of Military Engineering, at that time located at Trentham Camp. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella bound for Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney 4 Feb 1952. Embarked 3 Mar 1952 at Sydney on the HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Japan 18 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 26 May 1953. Attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 5 Apr 1952. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Jul 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp until HQ 9 Aug 1952. Returned to NZ Base HQ and re-Attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt. Constructed and maintained aerial cableway up to Hill 355 (became known as Cableway King). Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) (London Gazette, No.40012 dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). The Citation reads, “Sapper Pitman has been responsible for the maintenance of the HILL 355 cableways ever since they were built. Previously he had maintained and operated the old Haul way. He was turned out willingly and cheerfully at all hours of the day and night to repair the cableways when they have gone out of action by enemy fire or excessive wear. He has often had to carry out this task under mortar fire and has never left the task until successfully completed. In addition to the cableway maintenance, he has worked hard and cheerfully with the rest of his section on field defences on HILL355. He is completely imperturbable under fire and his presence makes a notable contribution to the morale of those working with him. He has given outstanding service over a long period. In particular his genius with cables and wire rope has been invaluable. His work has made a vital contribution to maintaining essential supplies without interruption to the companies defending HILL 355.” Involved in rugby trials 6–14 Mar 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 13 Aug 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 24 Aug–1 Sep 1953. Emplaned 10 Oct 1953 Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Pay ceased 14 Dec 1953 and Sapper Pitman was granted Leave Without Pay until 21 Mar 1954 instead of discharge. M/I Papakura Camp 22 Mar 1954 for further service with Kayforce. Detached to Tihoi (TF) Camp 29 Mar–13 Apr 1954. Re-emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Re-entered Korea 11 Jun 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 14 Jun 1954. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jun 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Dec 1954. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 4 Nov 1955 as Driver, RNZASC. Re-embarked Auckland for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Posted to 10 (N)Tpt Coy15 Dec 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Jan 1956 while holding appointment of 2i/c Section, to Temporary Corporal and appointed i/c Section. Posted NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Promoted Corporal 1 Jun 195. Temporary Sergeant while NCO i/c LAD 28 May 1957 and to Sergeant 5 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Aug 1957 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 10 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1957. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil), Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died 12 Jun 1974 aged 47 years. |
| PITMAN, Robert | 13566 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Green Meadows, Napier on 20 Nov 1934. Employed as an Assistant in the Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 31 Dec 1950. Like several others he was sent on Leave Without Pay and told to report back to Tamaki on 25 Jan 1951 to begin training. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 5 Jan–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 30 May 1952. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman 20 May 1952. He did not learn of that until he arrived in Hawea. He sailed from Auckland in Hawea on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Aug 1953 possibly while on his return voyage to NZ as this was only nine days before the ship came back to Auckland on 29 Aug 1953. He served in Philomel 24 Nov 1953–25 Apr 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 26 Apr 1954 but RUN on 14 Aug 1954. Recovered on 14 Sep 1954 and returned to Black Prince. RUN again from Black Prince on 24 Jan 1955 but was not recovered until 24 Mar 1955. He was returned to Philomel from 24 Mar 1955–31 Jan 1956 apart from one day in Black Prince which may have been to recover some personal items when he left that ship and two months in Mako. Sent to HMAS Watson to attend a course 20 Apr–24 Jun 1956. He then served in Philomel from 25 Jun 1956 until drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on and he was drafted to Philomel on 12 Jun 1958. Discharged BNPS on 13 Aug 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), PJM and Korean War Service Medal. Died Mangere 22 Feb 2017 aged 83 years. (From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan.) |
| PLATO, Ivan Mason | 208614 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Mosgiel Otago 7 Jan 1930. Self-employed bricklayer from Invercargill. Attested 14 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by Qantas via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 21 Jul 1952. Served in ‘Charlie’ Troop 162 Bty. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Feb 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 14 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Feb and M/I to NZ Base HQ 20 Feb 1954. Embarked Kure, Japan 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia and sailed for Australia. One of 24 Kayforce personnel on this ship. Deplaned Wellington 24 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. Discharged 28 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later served in 53 Bty 5 Fd Regt Died Invercargill 30 Mar 2011 aged 81 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PLEASANTS, Greville Bryan Carlin | 30117 | Major | Force HQ | NZ Regt | 07/12/2050 | 29/01/2052 | Born Halcombe, Manawatu on 31 Jan 1915. He was a farmer before he entered the Army. Permanent Force 1937-1952. Served in 2 NZEF 1939–46. During the war he served in 27 Machine Gun Battalion with Service No 6153. Embarked in the first Echelon 1940 as a Sergeant. (Embarkation Roll No.1) but the 27 MG Bn History (p 3) shows him as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class going on final leave. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in No.1 Coy at Baggush, Sidi Azeiz, Capuzzo and Gazala. Also served in the Bekka Valley, Syria before returning to Egypt. Later Lieutenant as Intelligence Officer then Captain OC of 3 Coy at the Sangro River, Orsogna (wounded 7 Dec 1943) and Cassino. Came back to NZ with the Taupo furlough draft and returned to Italy Jul 1945. His WWII awards include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Appointed to Kayforce 1 Sep 1950. Photographed at Whenuapai before embarking on a RNZAF Dakota of No.41 Sqn with Brig Park. Advance Party No.1, emplaned on RNZAF DC3 aircraft. Flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Served in Kayforce 1950–52. Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster General until 1 Jan 1952. Was fortunate to have mainly Regular Force staff. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jan 1952 and RTNZ at the end of his TOD. Deplaned NZ on 29 Jan 1952. SOS Kayforce 14 Jun 1952 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Kawhata on 4 Apr 2005 aged 90 years. Buried in Papakura Public Cemetery. |
| PLUMMER, James Albert Frederick | 12315 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Rochester, Kent, UK, on 22 Jan 1916. He entered the RN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1935 on a 12-year engagement. He served in several ships and shore station in his career including Apollo (light cruiser soon to be TSFD to the RAN as HMAS Hobart) Jan–Mar 1936 and was then drafted on 26 Mar 1936 to York (heavy cruiser). He then served in Pembroke and was in Bath (a US destroyer completed in 1919 and was in storage for 18 years before being handed over to the RN and was later the RNorMS Bath). Drafted to Myosotis (Flower-class corvette) 19 Jul 1940–5 Mar 1943 based on Eaglet and served on many convoy escorts. Advanced to Leading Stoker on 25 Jan 1941. After a short break ashore he was drafted to Waveney (frigate) based mainly on Ferret or Eaglet and was involved in convoy escorts and on Operation Percussion interception of u-boats attempting passage from bases in France through Spanish Coastal waters. His next ship was Verulam (destroyer) 26 Nov 1943–16 Jan 1946. He was in the ship on convoy escorts to Murmansk and Kola Inlet and took part in the Normandy landings bombarding target round Lion-sur-Mer. Verulam was then sent to join the British Fleet in the east and took part on the Battle of the Malacca Strait which ended in the sinking of the Japanese cruiser Hugaro. on 16 May 1945. He advanced steadily to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) and was discharged as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 14 Sep 1947 He was awarded an Auxiliary Watch Keeper’s Certificate on 14 Sep 1937. His WWII awards could possibly include 1930–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III on 5 Jul 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Lock Eck which became HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948 and was part of the ship’s company that brought the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Hawea, Taupo and Philomel. Drafted to Tutira on 8 May 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve in Korean waters. He RTNZ in Pukaki on 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel 5 Dec 1950–18 Mar 1951. Dismissed HM Service on 16 Apr 1951. It is not known if he received any award for his NZ Service or whether they were withdrawn. |
| POA, John | 461153 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 10/08/2057 | Born Auckland 27 Jul 1930. Freezing worker at the Pakotai Works, Whangarei and later at Westfield Freezing Works, Auckland. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington on 26 Aug 1953. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Oct, entered Korea 23 Oct and M/I to his unit 25 Oct 1953. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 8 Apr 1954. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and CTBA NZ Base HQ 14 Apr 1954. M/O from his unit to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) ex Sydney. Served on this deployment one year 252 days. Discharged 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955. Posted to RNZASC in Burnham 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM Airliner to Sydney. M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement and M/O to NZ Base HQ the next day. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Dec 1955. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 20 Feb 1956 and M/O to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo for Rugby team. Returned to NZ Base HQ and CTBA Rugby Team 27 Feb 1956. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. One error in Aug 1956 and punishment turned John Poa to a soldier whose former disregard for military discipline slowly changed for the better. TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. He returned to NZ 10 Aug 1957–possibly Auckland. Discharged 28 Sep 1957. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM. Photographed in 2014 for the AWMM Cenotaph records. |
| POANANGA, Brian Mataura | 30251 | Captain | HQ 1 Comwel Div HQ | NZ Regt | 21/03/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Palmerston North 2 Dec 1924. Cadet at Royal Military College, Duntroon, 1944. Duntroon graduate at the end of WWII. Served BCOF, Japan 1947–48. GSO3, HQ 1 Commonwealth Division Jun 1952 to Mar 1953. Promoted Captain 10 Dec 1952. Attached to 3 Royal Australian Regiment, Mentioned in Despatches (Supplement to The London Gazette, Jun, 1953 and in the NZ Gazette, No.33, 11 Jun 1953) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korean operations during the period 1st July, 1952, to 28th February, 1953”. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. 1 NZ Regt RO 109/59. OC B Coy. Located at the mouth of the Kuala Ringat river on operations. CO 1 RNZIR 25 Nov 1965 (MID Borneo). Later Major General, CGS 1980–81. Retired Dec 1981. CB (QB Hons 1980), CBE (NY Hons 1978), [MBE 1962], 3x WWII, 2x Korea (MID), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, Armed Forces Award & clasp, PNG Indep Medal (NZ High Commissioner). Died Taupo 5 Sep 1995. Buried with full military honours at the family cemetery at Turangarahui, near Ruatoria, East Cape. Entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POCKLINGTON, John Charles | 208045 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Dunedin 9 Jan 1926. Previous service in RNZAF as a Leading Aircraftman at Harewood, Christchurch. Service Number 452604. Also served in BCOF, Japan and was a member of 27 Bn stationed at Yamaguchi. (650949,Temporary Corporal, Infantry. Farm Labourer from Dunedin. Next-of-kin Mrs R. Pocklington (mother), Dunedin.) Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Employed as Corporal driver, Transport Section Commander, C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Gore in 2004.Died peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore 29 March 2018 aged 92 years. |
| POCOCK, Charles Raymond | 206700 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/06/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Hastings 8 Apr 1931. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Served in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 291 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at Wairoa Hospital 20 Jul 2015 aged 84 years. A Private cremation was held. |
| POCOCK, Ronald Norman | 13925 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 12 Dec 1935. Draper at Hastings before joining the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. Granted the rating of Stoker. It was not long before he had changed trade as he became an Ordinary Telegraphist on 19 Nov 1951. He served at Irirangi and Philomel, advanced to Telegraphist 24 Jan 1953 and was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. He departed in this ship on 2 Mar 1953 to serve mainly on the west coast Korean waters, patrolling to ensure there were no North Korean incursions. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served at Irirangi 7 May 1954 to 4 Jan 1955. He attended a course at HMAS Cerberus 7 Jan to 29 Aug 1955. Drafted to Bellona 30 Aug 1955 and remained with this ship sailing to the UK in 1956 to hand the vessel back to the RN. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Sep 1955. Arrived at Plymouth 12 Dec 1955. TSFD to Royalist and was involved in exercises in the Mediterranean and the Suez affair. Arrived at Auckland on 20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Irirangi 12 Mar 1957–20 Nov 1959. DEE 11 Dec 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. These medals were lost and were replaced at cost early 2011. |
| POGSON, Ernest Stanley | 13099 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 13/09/2050 | 23/11/2051 | Born Auckland on 22 Mar 1933. His father came to NZ before Stan was born but returned to the UK in 1937 to find work. Stan joined the RN before his parents left the UK in 1949. Initially entered the Royal Navy as a Seaman Boy (Service No JX843780) in HMS Wakeful (destroyer) built during 1916–17 and was discharged on transfer to and enlistment in the RNZN as a Boy 1st Class circa 8 Jan 1950. Served initially in Tamaki. Drafted to Rotoiti 15 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Received Korea and UN Korea medal ribbons only while on course at HMAS Cerberus, Williamstown, Australia, as there was a shortage of medals to issue. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Tamaki again. He was in the crew that sailed Bellona from Auckland 14 Oct 1955 to Britain to return her to the RN and sailed Royalist to NZ having to travel via South Africa as the Suez Canal was blocked by Egypt–the Suez affair in 1956. Also served on the Far East Station in Pukaki from 28 Apr 1955 to 21 May 1956. Completed a Physical Training Instructors course during his Navy service. Attended and passed Advanced PRT Major Games Course. Discharged from the RNZN for medical reasons as a Petty Officer on 29 Jan 1961 having completed 10 years 344 days service. Later ran a security supply company at Takapuna. May also be entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POHATU, Charles | 206977 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Gisborne 28 Jul 1927. Farm Labourer Muriwai, Gisborne. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 31 Dec 1952, entered Korea 1 Jan 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jan 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 27 May and M/I to NZ Base HQ 31 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 31 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2472 as sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address at Manutuke, Gisborne. It was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Personnel Archives) where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne 24 Jun 1983 aged 56 years. |
| POHATU, Vivian | 206928 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 08/06/2054 | Born Gisborne 21 Nov 1922. Came from Muriwai, Gisborne. Served in 2 NZEF 12th Reinforcements as a Private with Service No 817644 in the 28 (Maori) Bn for approx two years. Embarked 29 Jun 1944 Embarked 29 Jun 1944 in HMT 84 with 12th Reinforcements. Entered Egypt 2 Aug Served in Italy and RTNZ 23 Jan 1946 and was discharged 4 Jun 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. His picture is shown on p.398 in Nga Tamatoa–The Price of Citizenship (by Monty Soutar. Published 2008). Labourer for Mr I. Gordon Haupuri Station, Hawkes Bay and was often involved in horse breaking. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Most of his training for Korea was in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Breached military discipline twice which delayed his posting to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 1 Sep 1952. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Sep 1953, TSFD to 25 FDS and then to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and then to Brit Com Gen Hosp 12 Sep 1953. Discharged 10 Nov 1953 and remains on X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Nov and S/O X(ii) List and TSFD to X(iv) List. 28 Dec 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Mar 1954. A further breach of military discipline delayed his RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 288 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Not fit for civil occupation. Discharged 29 Oct 1954. Died Gisborne? 8 Apr 1995 aged 73 years. |
| POHIO, John | 33186 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born 5 Sep 1924. Came from Hastings. Regular Force soldier posted as Corporal Tpt Section, RNZASC Served in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. RF Instructor. One of eight who emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 17 Jun 1953. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954. Served overseas 203 days. SOS Kayforce 28 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1983. |
| POI, Wallace (Warihi) | 551372 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Tikitiki, East Coast 12 Mar 1933. Employed as a labourer for W & H Hellaby, Auckland. Served in CMT and then served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt then 1 Auckland Regt. M/I to Burnham Camp and pay commenced 16 Oct 1955 Posted to RNZASC in Burnham Camp 1 Nov 1955. Attested 8 Nov 1955 in Kayforce 20 Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 24 Feb 1956 and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on deplanement. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo 26 Feb 1956 Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 5 May 1956. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on several occasions. Admitted Canadian Med Det 18 May 1957 and was discharged direct to unit 21 May 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. Emplaned Japan circa 8 Aug 1957 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ. Travelled via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia deplaning Whenuapai 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged 1 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Posted to 4 Coy RNZASC 2 Oct 1957. Reserve service terminates 31 Mar 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| POIHIPI, John Egerton (Kolynoss) | 206929 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Kakahi, King Country 12 Jan 1928. Employed as a welder, General Motors, Petone, Wellington. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then flew by Qantas to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl from NZRTU and entered Korea 1 Sep 1952. Attached FAP to 2 Pro Section 1 Comwel Div 11 Dec 1952. CTBA 2 Pro Section and M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl 31 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 1–6 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 17 Jan 1954. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1954. Promoted to Corporal 8 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington 2 Apr 1954 by Teal flight (sub-flight ‘B’ ex Changti). Served overseas one year 221 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 30 May 1954. Tremendous guy with a great sense of humour, a great smile and a great pianist. Nickname ‘Kolynoss’. Died Wellington 5 Nov 1968 aged 40 years. |
| POITAONE, Peter | 204189 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Came from Devonport, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1953. Died 1957 aged 30 years. |
| POKAI, Peta Matahiki | 15839 | Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gisborne on 23 Nov 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Recruit on 15 Mar 1956 and underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel 2 Sep 1956–19 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 15 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1947 to serve in Malaya, Korea and Japanese waters. Three days after he left NZ he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 23 May 1957. While in Malayan waters Royalist conducted two bombardments on suspected Communist bases in the Kota Tinggi area of South Johore on 25 Jul 1957. She was in Korea for only about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 23 Apr 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 4 Sep 1958 and served there until drafted to Lachlan on 28 Jun 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 21 Apr 1961. He next served in Philomel and was drafted to Taranaki from 16 Apr 1962 to 19 Jul 1963. He then served again in Philomel an underwent further training and was again drafted to Taranaki on 22 Jan–21 May 1964. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 16 Dec 1962 and then to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 16 Dec 1963. He was not in the ship at a time when he could receive a medal for this service. He returned to Philomel and was drafted to Otago on 8 Nov 1965 and while in Otago served in Malaysian waters but apparently did not accrue sufficient time at sea to gain the GSM 1962. He again served in Philomel and Otago yet again. Among the many courses Peta attended and passed were Radar Type-275, Indonesian language and the professional courses for the next rank. Advanced to Chief Radio Electrical Mechanic on 31 Jan 1967. He was discharged “To Promotion” to Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 3 Jul 1967 and was sent to Britain to NZ Def London to attend special courses 24 Feb–12 Jul 1968 then to Ensign 10 Jul 1967. It was proposed to promote Sub-Lieutenant Pokai to Lieutenant on 3 Dec 1970. He was posted from Philomel additional for HMNZ Dockyard as Radio Engineer to HMNZS Tasman as Weapons & Electrical Training Officer and granted the Temporary rank of Lieutenant Commander on 3 Jun 1975. He died while in service on 13 Mar 1982 aged 42 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| POLLARD, George William | 207921 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Born Riverton 29 Mar 1928. Farm labourer from Riverton. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 19509 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Mentioned in Despatches for his efforts in telephone line laying between 163 Bty and Forward Observation Post, laying most of the lines himself (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). Battle of the Hinge and Hill 317. The line signallers were also involved after Operation Commando linking the OP to the batteries. Discharged 23 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POLLARD, Robert George (Bob) | 330478 | Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Epsom, Auckland, 23 Dec 1930. Attested in Kayforce 16 Dec 1951. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Left NZ as Gunner, Survey Troop. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 30 Nov 1952, Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 163 Bty, E Troop, 31 Jul 1953. The became Regimental Survey Officer for two months but then returned to E Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1954 and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (un-named). Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 19 May 1954. Joined Territorial Force in rank of Captain in 1954 and served another three years. Received KWSM in 2001. Living at Paraparaumu 1999. Died Mary Potter Hospice Wellington 30 May 2009 aged 78 years. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| POLLARD, Walter | 204372 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2050 | 31/03/2054 | Born Hamilton 5 Jul 1926. He worked on his father’s farm Mangateparu, Morrinsville. Served in the RNZAF from 10 Nov 1948 to 13 Jun 1949 and served in Te Rapa Airforce Station, Hamilton as an Aircraftman 2nd Class with Service No 72705. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. His training for Korea was in Papakura camp. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 and flew to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and M/O from NZRTU on posting to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 14 Jul 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Jun 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Morrinsville? 9 Feb 2008 aged 81 years. |
| POLLOCK, George Desmond | 332388 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born 30 Sep 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned RNZAF Whenuapai 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 19 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Manurewa, Auckland, 18 Mar 1996 aged 65. |
| POLSON, Norman Eric | 208821 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 09/12/2053 | Born Napier 2 Jun 1929.Truck driver for Labour and Employment Department, Christchurch. Attested 6 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 16 Mar 1953. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 10 May 1953 and was discharged six days later. Re-admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 3 Jun 1953, passed onto 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station (FDS), then to BCCZMU 5 Jun and then sent onto Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan, where his right little toe was amputated on 8 Jun 1953. This area of amputation caused a lot of discomfort and he was admitted BCGH several times for more treatment. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 on charter flight for RTNZ and compassionate discharge. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953. Served overseas 282 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Feb 1954. Died 11 Feb 1982, town not known. |
| POLWART, Francis (Frank) Leslie | 204580 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/02/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Frankton Junction on 23 Nov 1927. Previous service during WWII in the RNZN in HMNZS Gambia (Able Seaman, Service No 9138), ship’s Plumber. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland on 25 Feb 1953 to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 28 Feb 1953. Driver 10 Transport Coy. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived on Teal flight at Auckland 2 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Aug 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. May be brother to V. C. Polwart. Died Lower Hutt, Wellington 2 Sep 2013 aged 85 years. Buried Kawakawa Cemetery, Northland. |
| POLWART, Vincent Clarence | 204489 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/09/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born 18 Aug 1926. Enlisted during Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2481 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Kaikohe. May be brother to F L Polwart. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died during 1990 aged 63–64 years. |
| POND, Herbert Maurice Douglas | 13772 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Paddington, London, UK, 29 Jul 1917. Entered the Royal Navy as a Probationary Stores Assistant (P/SA) with Service No P/MX 57029 on 10 May 1938 advanced to Stores Assistant 22 Sep 1938. Served in HMS Caledonia and HMS Victory. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 20 Nov 1939. Drafted to HMS Glowworm 4 Dec 1939. Glowworm was involved in providing cover for minelaying operations off Norway on 5 Apr 1940. Detached 6 Apr to search for a man lost overboard. On 8 Apr 1940 Glowworm was in action, northwest of Trondheim, against the Admiral Hipper and two destroyers and made a torpedo attack on the Admiral Hipper. Glowworm was heavily damaged by German gunfire but rammed the Admiral Hipper sinking shortly after. The ship’s captain Lieutenant Commander B G Roope was subsequently awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross. Of Glowworm’ s crew 111 were lost and 39 were taken prisoner. Leading Stores Assistant Pond spent nearly five years as a POW spending most of the time in Camp O/9A Spangenburg Bei Kassel. He advanced to Stores Petty Officer (Temporary) circa Dec 1942. Repatriated to Britain 4 May 1945. He remained in the RN and continued to serve. Drafted to HMS Stork (sloop) 20 Jul 1946–24 Nov 1947 and advanced to Stores Petty Officer (Permanent) then to Stores Chief Petty Officer (Temporary). Also served in Cygnet (sloop) 25 Nov 1947–7 Jan 1948 then served on Maidstone (submarine depot ship) 11 Jul 1948–3 May 1950. Discharged 6 Jun 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 8 Feb 1952 as a Stores Assistant and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant then Stores Petty Officer on successive days. On arrival in New Zealand he was posted to Philomel where he settled into the Stores Petty Officer role until he was drafted to Pukaki on 13 Jan 1955. He sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and served in Korean waters Aug 1955 to Jul 1956. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel then served in Black Prince 4 Apr 1957 to 27 Feb 1958. Awarded Naval LS&GS Medal with Gratuity 15 Sep 1957. He then served in Tamaki followed by Royalist after the ship returned from Malaya and Korea 3 Sep 1958–21 Apr 1960 during which time he advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer. Stores Chief Petty Officer Pond was awarded the British Empire Medal in NY Hons in 1962. Discharged to RA on 9 Mar 1962. It is most likely that he later received the NZOSM, NGZM (M), NZGSM (K) for his service in Pukaki and possibly NZDSM (R). |
| PONGIA, Te Mauri Apiha | 13913 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Parakao, northwest of Whangarei on 4 Sep 1933. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 24 May 1952. He served in Philomel in the Reserve Fleet from 12 Jan 1953 and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea. He advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he then served in Philomel and Tamaki from 4 May 1954–10 Jul 1955. Drafted to Stawell on 12 Jul 1955 and served in Irirangi from 2 Oct 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 3 Oct 1956. He also served in Philomel, Endeavour and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jul 1957 and RTNZ on 10 Dec 1957. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 3 Oct 1957. He later served in Tamaki, Pukaki and Philomel but reverted to Able Seaman on 16 Feb 1959. He did further service in Irirangi 24 Apr–9 Nov 1959 and was DEE om 2 Dec 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PONTER, John Bernard Wortley | 13791 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK, 21 Feb 1920. Printer’s Lab assistant. Entered the RN on 4 Apr 1928 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 93666. His initial training was conducted in Victory, followed by two weeks in Repulse (battleship) then returning to Victory. Drafted to Birmingham (light cruiser) on 2 Dec 1938 and remained in her until 20 Jun 1942. Birmingham was based in Singapore in 1939 and in Hong Kong. TSFD to the Mediterranean Fleet in Jan 1941 and a month later was with the Home Fleet. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Dec 1941. Was involved in the Norway campaign at Namsos, Andalsnes and Molde and was also on interception duties in the North Sea. Under heavy air attacks. In 1941 Birmingham was on convoy protection to Freetown and to Capetown. Back in the North Sea Birmingham with others intercepted the German weather ship Munchen and captured the Enigma machine before Munchen was scuttled by her crew. From Aug 1941 to Jan 1942 Birmingham served in the South Atlantic and after refit in HM Dockyard Simonstown, South Africa returned to the Mediterranean. Leading Stoker Ponter then served in Beaufort (destroyer), Despatch (cruiser) during the Normandy landings. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Jun 1944. He also served in Orestes (minesweeper). After the war he continued to serve and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) 24 Jan 1947. His last ship while in the RN was Cleopatra (AA cruiser). Released from the RN on 1 May 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star with clasp, Italy Star and War Medal 1939–45. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on 25 Mar 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. He sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Bellona, advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955, Stawell and Black Prince. Later serving in Irirangi, Kaniere, Rotoiti and Philomel. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 13 Oct 1957. Discharged to RA 24 Mar 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| POOL, Reginald David | 207686 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 25/11/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Auckland 25 Nov 1950 on the MV Ganges which contained all the vehicles, the guns some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition and 300 tons of cased stores and several light vehicles. Photographed on board the freighter Ganges as a member of the Advance Party. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. At some period changed to RNZAMC and was promoted Temporary Sergeant. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU and CTBA 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2482 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his address in Papanui, Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| POOLE, Arthur William | 12357 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Paddington, London, UK, 16 Mar 1928. Previously employed as a Baker’s Roundsman (deliveryman) Had previous service in the RN and reached the rate of Able Seaman with a Radar Controller 3rd Class qualification. His RN service is not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 9 Aug 1948 and was granted the rate of Able Seaman. Drafted to HMS Loch Achray which became HMNZS Kaniere on 28 Sep 1948. He was a crew member who brought the vessel to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He served in Philomel 21 Sep 1949–29 Jun 1950. Drafted to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 in that ship to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 but he remained in the ship until 14 Jan 1951. Served between Philomel and Tamaki and was DEE 16 Aug 1951. He retired to Morningside, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| POOLEY, Alan Bernard | 11302 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland 5 Apr 1929. One document has his trade as a clerk and another shows seaman. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Oct 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in several ships and was drafted to Rotoiti as a Leading Seaman. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 and travelled to Korea via Fiji and Japan. Seaman Gunner Anti-Aircraft Gunnery. Alan wrote this short article about Hawea’s Spotting Party up the Han River, published in K Force Despatches, May 2005. This is part of his article. “Rotoiti arrived in Kure on 29 Jan 1952 to relieve Hawea. Over the next five days the single Oerlikon mountings on both sides of the bridge were replaced with Bofors which we brought up from NZ. On 3rd February we sailed and conducted exercises in the Inland Sea with Taupo and a US Navy Submarine the USS Pomodom. A refuelling stop was made overnight in Sasebo, then off to the West Coast to patrol area No 2. We arrived at Taichong-do after dark, it was snowing and very cold. On the 15th of February we did our first sortie up the HAN River. Because of the confusion over commands, the anchor was slipped while proceeding at speed to the anchorage at ‘FORK’, the anchor cable parted under the strain, which left the ship with only one anchor. The Shore Bombardment went without a hitch, we anchored for the night in the lee of a mountain (about the height of Mt Maunganui) and proceeded downstream next morning and returned to Patrol Area 2. One week later on 22nd February we returned to the HAN river for a repeat performance. We anchored at “FORK’ and with only the cruising watch and the action 4-inch gun’s crew closed up on deck, those of us of watch were considering catching up on sleep when the alarm bells started ringing. A controlled dash to our action stations found a rather bewildered crew wondering, “what the heck is going on?” From my action station at the P2 Bofors a clear view was possible, on either side of the ship large splashes of water indicated we were under fire and very accurate fire at that. On the foc’sle, two seamen very calmly broke the joining shackle of the cable, attached a marker buoy and let it slip. The ship being free to move surged forward, continued making smoke, turned hard about and got behind the mountain anchorage pronto. As we got under way shell splashes landed in our wake where our quarterdeck had been. With no conventional anchors left the kedge anchor was rigged with the remaining anchor cable. We anchored and the 4-inch guns crew fired 35 rounds over the mount at the North Korean Guns.” RTNZ via Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Auckland in 2003. Died Howick, Auckland, 31 Jan 2012 aged 82 years. |
| POOLMAN, Richard Alexander (Dick) | 13122 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Auckland 6 Apr 1933. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before entering the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 8 Sep 1949. After basic naval training in Tamaki he served in Bellona and attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 29 Aug–22 Dec 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 to 26 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland 2 Feb 1953 for service in Korea. He was Gun Layer Class 3 on the 4-inch gun. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and was in the Han River. Also served in the Chok To Area. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later served in Hawea from Jun 1955 to Feb 1957. Discharged from the RNZN 5 Apr 1957. Living at Avondale, Auckland, in 2005. Died at home on 11 Sep 2018 aged 85 years. |
| POPATA, James Te Kapa | 204212 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 31/07/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (827473, Private, Maori Battalion. Tannery employee. Next-of-kin, Mr W. Popata (brother) Kaitaia.) Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a member of Dog 1 gun crew. Pictured in K Force Despatches, Nov 2016, with Gunners Paul Te Kani, Kiri Martin, Boy Mangu Sergeant Joe Hudson and Lance Bombardier J.T. Popata. Also served on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 1 Nov 1953. Died Mangere East, Auckland, 13 Jun 1995. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POPE, Allan Douglas | 15899 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 24 Feb 1940. Entered the RNZN on 31 May 1956 as a Junior Recruit. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland of 20 May 1957 for the Second Commissioning voyage to Asia. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 24 Aug 1957. Was in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 18 Sep 1958 and Paea. Sent to Britain in Jun 1960 as part of the crew for Otago and sailed this ship to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Served again in Royalist and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Aug 1963. Discharged BNPS 10 Jan 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died peacefully at Paeroa, Tuesday 16 May 2017 aged 77 years. |
| POPE, Ewart Alister | 206965 | Captain | HQ 1 Comwel Div | NZ Regt | 09/08/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Napier 31 Oct 1920. Attested in RNZAF 10 Dec 1940, TSFD to RNZN 16 Jan 1941. Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Air) 3 Jan 1942; Temporary Lieutenant 3 Jul 1944. Served as Torpedo Bomber Reconnaissance pilot with 775 Sqn 27 Jul 1942 to 3 Jul 1943; 735 Sqn from 1 Aug 1943 to 17 Mar 1944. RTNZ 20 Aug 1945 and was discharged 21 Oct the same year. Civil Servant from Wellington enlisted in Kayforce in rank of Captain 9 Jul 1952. Emplaned 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Appointed Financial Adviser HQ British Commonwealth Force Korea. Entered Korea 10 Oct 1952. Promoted Acting Major while employed as F A (NZ), 1 Jun 1954 to NZ Base Japan 3 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland arriving 27 Nov 1954. Resigned his commission 12 Mar 1955. SOS Kayforce 12 Mar 1955 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa star with clasp ‘North Africa 1942–43’, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Napier 19 Oct 2002 aged 81 years. |
| POPE, Richard Alfred (Dick) | 206543 | Sergeant | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/08/2053 | Born Inglewood 9 Sep 1926. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Entered Korea a short time after. RTNZ via Australia on HMAS Sydney and then flew from Australia to New Zealand. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Kaponga, Taranaki Nov 2000. Died Hawera Hospital on 29 Sep 2020 after a short illness aged 94 years. |
| POPE, Robert William | 774619 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born during 1934. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 11 Oct 1955 and emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956. Flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1957 for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Stokeswood Rest Home, Stokes Valley Lower Hutt 12 Sep 2020 aged 86 years. |
| POPPLETON, Philip George | 204660 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Previous service in 2 NZEF and in BCOF, Japan. (640691, Private, 2 Battalion. Tram Conductor from Wellington. Next-of-kin, Mr G.P. Poppleton (father) Railway Department, Wellington.) Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. He was replaced in Sydney by Signalman George Cole. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. And served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged 12 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). His father served as 4/1895 in NZ Tunnelling Coy in No.2 Relief and his uncle William James Poppleton served in the NZFA during WWI. |
| PORTEOUS, Brian John | 326961 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Huntly 10 Aug 1930. Came from Huntly. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. M/O from 16 Fd Regt LAD to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Embarked SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Sydney, Australia and flew from Sydney to RTNZ deplaning Auckland 12 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce on 14 May 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Pakuranga, Auckland, 18 Jan 2016 aged 85 years. |
| PORTER, Desmond Terence | 206930 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Came From Putorino, Hawkes Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce but was discharged 1 May 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jan 1953 and emplaned Wellington 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K)m NZDSM and KWSM. May be brother to V E Porter. Died Napier, 27 Jan 1995. |
| PORTER, Ralph Kenneth Grey | 30231 | Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/08/2051 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 22 Aug 1924. Educated an Auckland Grammar School. Regular Force officer. Graduated from Royal Military College, Duntroon Dec 1944 and served briefly with 11th Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force. Posted as a member of 16th Reinforcements for 2 NZEF. Served 2 NZEF 1945–48 (Japan) in 25 Field Bty and HQ 2 NZEF (Japan). Appointed to Kayforce 8 Sep 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington and travelled to Korea via Brisbane, The Philippines and Japan. Regular Force Ship's Adjutant for journey to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of 38th Parallel. Mentioned in Despatches following the Battle of Kapyong (London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952 No.39484 p.1279). “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” After Kapyong served as Troop Commander A Troop 161 Bty. Then attached for short time to King's Shropshire Light Infantry (KLSI), King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) and 3 Bn Royal Australian Regt (3RAR). At Iwakuni with ETD of 14 Aug 1951 he arrived back in NZ on 21 Aug 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Sep 1951 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Seconded in late 1951 to the Fiji Military Forces for three years and was instrumental in setting up the Tonga Defence Force. Attended the Long Gunnery Course at Larkhill, UK, 1955–57. Chief Instructor (Major) School of Artillery, Waiouru, 1957–59. Dec 1959 posted to RMC Duntroon as NZ Instructor. RTNZ 1963 and appointed Director of Personnel Administration, Army HQ, Wellington. Attended Joint Service Staff College at Latimer, UK, 1964–65. Appointed Director of Training (Lieutenant Colonel) 1965. 1968 appointed NZ Planner then Leader Operational Planning Division, Military Planning Office, SEATO Headquarters, Bangkok. Appointed Coordinator of Equipment Programmes (Colonel), Defence Headquarters. Appointed OBE (Mil) 1973. Head of Mission, NZ Military Liaison Staff, Canberra. Retired 23 Dec 1979. OBE, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Auckland 28 Jan 2007 aged 82 years. |
| PORTER, Vincent Errol | 460209 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Napier during 1929. Came from Putorino, Hawkes Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 19 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier during the Tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood 28 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year, 200 days. SOS of Kayforce 11 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. May be brother to D T Porter. Died Napier, Hawkes Bay 20 May 2002 aged 72–73 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| POTAE, Te Rerehau | 551738 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 9 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo for travel to Pusan. On entering Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Neglected to obey written orders. (Punishment published in RO 26 Feb 1955). Still shown as Gunner, RNZA at this time. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged 28 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2488 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Te Araroa. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| POTAKA, Erueti Tawhati (Taff) | 205257 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born 16 Nov 1930. Came from Pungarehu, Taranaki. Serving TF soldier. Departed 10 Dec 1952 from Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. RTNZ 27 May 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Jun 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU and M/I to 10 NZ Tpt Coy. Plotted ETD Iwakuni 30 Aug 1954 but this flight was delayed. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 3 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Living at Patea Nov 2000. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Patea, Taranaki 6 Sep 2004 aged 73 years. |
| POTAKA, Tapua Retimana | 13656 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 25/12/2053 | Born Rata 4 Apr 1933. Employed as a farm labourer before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1951 as an Assistant Steward. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by time in Philomel. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 28 Sep–17 Dec 1951. Served variously between Philomel or Bellona until drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He did not complete a full tour with Kaniere and RTNZ 25 Dec 1953 and served in Philomel. Also served in Bellona, Tamaki, Black Prince where he advanced to Leading Steward on 1 Sep 1955. Served in Bellona again Royalist, Irirangi and Philomel. Discharged by purchase 17 Jul 1958 and then went to live in Te Awamutu. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu, 10 Jan 2012 in his 79th year. |
| POTANGAROA, Golden Saurel | 675957 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Te Ore Ore, Masterton 11 Feb 1930. Came from Tauranga before enlisting in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea approx 18 Jul 1954. He replaced Signalman Cole in Singapore before continuing to Japan and Korea. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Masterton 13 Oct 1989 (Detail from headstone). Buried Ahi pane pane Urupā Masterton. Also known at Te Ore Ore Cemetery. |
| POTINI, Lancelot Tawhai | 206976 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born 24 March 1929. Came from Tolaga Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Departed 10 Dec 1952 from Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Served as Signalman in RNZ Sigs, Kayforce. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Re-joined Regular Force and applied for service in Malaya. Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook, disembarked Penang, 25 Nov 1959 and served with 2 NZ Regt at Taiping, 1959–61. Promoted to Temporary Corporal while in Malaya. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2491 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Tolaga Bay. Date of death not known but he was buried in Tolaga Bay 18 Feb 1989 aged 59 years. |
| POTTER, George Leslie | 206544 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 6 Jan 1924. Came from Otumoetai, Tauranga. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (449036, Temporary Corporal, Infantry. Labourer from Ohura. Next-of-kin, Mrs E.O. Potter (mother) Tauranga.) Enlisted 12 Jun 1954 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2492 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Otomoetai, Tauranga. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ and KWSM. Died 1989. |
| POTTER, Lewis | 689380 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Oct 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954, on the ship New Australia, to Brisbane and travelled by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2493 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Lower Hutt. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya in 1 NZ Regt. HQ Coy. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Discharge approved 7 Dec 1959 to be effective on RTNZ. Returned to Lower Hutt. |
| POTTS, Geoffrey Peter Roy | 330861 | Staff Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Auckland 3 Apr 1931. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland on 4 Jan 1955 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 7 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 12 Jan 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was transferred to the NZ Roll on 2 May 1956. Was held at NZ Component at BCFK until emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni, for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 240 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1956. Living in Stoke, Nelson in 1996. Died Nelson 7 May 2006 aged 75 years. |
| POTTS, Wardill Frederick | 592332 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born Hamilton 21 May 1932. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements about 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal and then to Corporal. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Struck of the strength of Kayforce 18 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2495 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Claudlands, Hamilton. Joined Regular Force. Embarked Tracker Team. 1 Bn NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. He and his wife later owned a citrus fruit orchard Paerata Ridge, in Opotiki. Died 6 Oct 2011 aged 79 years. Buried in Opotiki Cemetery RSA Section. |
| POU, Piri Wiri | 34376 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Came from Kaikohe. Former Regular Force soldier 1951–52. TSFD to Kayforce 4th Reinforcements circa 30 Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 28 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Appointment and battery not known. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. And was posted from NZ Base HQ back to 16 Fd Regt. Later promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jun 1954 for RTNZ, Deplaned SOS Kayforce 4 Sep 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Served overseas 196 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| POU, William | 204490 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Parakao, Whangarei. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines and deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea journey to Pusan and disembarked three days later. posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953 and M/I to his unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4.30pm on 22 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 193 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POULSEN, George Ralph | 208284 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (657000, Private, 2 Bn Infantry. Barman from Sydenham. Next-of-kin, Mrs A.M. Poulsen (mother) Sydenham, Christchurch.) Attested during Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea about 8 Sep 1951. NZ Tpt Unit not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce d 14 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POULSON, Colin | 203563 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Taheke, Hokianga on 20 Nov 1926. Enlisted in KMB in Late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Also reported to be a Driver, Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Flew via Manila and Australia. Deplaned NZ 22 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Gisborne 2001. Died in Australia on 17 Jul 2010 aged 83 years. Brother of Harry and Mathew Poulson. |
| POULSON, Harry James | 203683 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Taheke, Hokianga on 29 Sep 1928. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl and served as a Driver Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by British Commonwealth Pacific Airways charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Died 1995. Brother of Mathew and Colin Poulson. |
| POULSON, Matthew Kenneth | 204268 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 15/05/2052 | 06/06/2055 | Born 13 May 1925. Previous service in the Royal New Zealand Navy (Service No NZD807) as a (Telegraphist Trained Operator) during WWII he served in HMS Manners (corvette torpedoed in Irish sea but survived). Went to Northern Ireland and was at the commissioning of and served in, St Austell Bay (Bay-class corvette) and also served in HMS Victorious (aircraft carrier). Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 15 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Signaller at HQ Div Sigs, promoted straight to Corporal (based on previous service) during tour. Posted from Brit Com Comm Z Signal Squadron to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 7 Jul 1954. Posted to Hiro, Japan for disposal of war equipment duties. Promoted to Sergeant at this location. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 and RTNZ by Qantas from Iwakuni to Sydney and by Teal flight to Auckland deplaning 6 Jun 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Oct 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Living at Papatoetoe Nov 2000. Brother of Harry and Colin Poulson. Died Whangarei 18 May 2012 aged 86 years. |
| POULTER, Gordon Watson | 4082 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 25/05/2052 | Born Dunedin 23 Jun 1921. He was an apprentice carpenter before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1941. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Was in Lanka (shore station Ceylon) Apr–Aug 1942 then served in Devonshire (cruiser) for three months then served in Gambia 18 Dec 1942–3 May 1943. Advanced to Able Seaman and used on RDF equipment (Radar). Was stationed in the Indian Ocean during 1943 and 44. Also served in Hawkins (cruiser) and Adamant (submarine depot ship). Returned to Philomel Jun 1944 to Apr 1945. He then served in HMAS Penguin and HMAS Cerberus (shore bases). RTNZ 9 Aug 1945. Drafted to Achilles and was a crewman when the ship was returned to the RN in 1946 and brought Bellona back to NZ. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 1 Sep 1947. This voyage was repeated in 1948 when Arbutus was returned to Britain and HMS Loch Eck was commissioned as HMNZS Hawea. Served in HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Watson Aug 1949–Jan 1950. His WWII awards are not known but could possibly include the 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Disrated 8 Jul 1951 and reverted to Able Seaman. RUN–he was absent from sailing of Hawea from Kure on 2 Feb 1952. Was held at HMAS Commonwealth (administrative base) 7 Feb–25 Mar 1952 then served in Taupo 26 Mar–24 May 1952. His posting card relates he was back in Philomel 25 May 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed 2 Mar 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. Discharged 28 Apr 1954 termination of engagement. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 16 Nov 1983 aged 62 years. |
| POULTER, Gordon Watson | 213051 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born 23 Jun 1921. Discharged from the RNZN 28 Apr 1954 termination of engagement. Enlisted in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements during Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy circa 12 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 May 1955 to RTNZ. Deplaned Harewood 12 May 1955. May be brother to V.M. POULTER. Died 16 Nov 1983 aged 62 years. Buried Andersons Bay RSA Cemetery, Dunedin. See also under this name in RNZN List. |
| POULTER, Vincent Maurice | 294077 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born 21 May 1934. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served most of the time in that unit while in Korea. Emplaned 10 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 May 1955. Served overseas 198 days. Discharged 14 Dec 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharged Cert. No.2500 was sent 27 Aug to his given address in MacAndrew Bay, Dunedin. Died 29 Mar 1981 aged 46 years. May be brother to G W POULTER. |
| POULTON, Philip Wilfred Templer (Wilf) | 205200 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Woodville 16 May 1926. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. Farmer from Takapau, Hawkes Bay. Served in Territorial Force 1950–51. Enlisted during Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Initially in RNZASC but TSFD to RNZA before embarkation. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Left NZ as Gunner in a gun crew in Charlie and Dog and served in both Troops. Promoted Sergeant 5 Mar 1953 during tour and appointed Gun No.1. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. One of a very few soldiers who kept a diary during his service in Korea. Living at Woodville Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Author of K Force in Korea–A Soldier's Life in the 16th New Zealand Field Regiment, published 2004. Died Woodville 5 Feb 2012, aged 86. |
| POUND, Albert George | 12667 | Chief Petty Officer Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 28/08/2057 | Born Forest Gate, London, UK, 5 Aug 1923. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RN on 15 Oct 1942 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Underwent training in Royal Arthur. In Jan 1943 he was in Pembroke and he changed trade to Assistant Steward on 3 Feb 1943. Drafted to Malabar (Shore stations Bermuda) 1 May 1943–29 Jul 1945. Advanced to Steward 29 Oct 1943. He then returned to Britain and served in Pembroke then Fullarton (renamed Dinosaur) a training base for Landing Craft operations 31 Oct 1945–27 May 1946. Advanced to Leading Steward (Temporary) 20 Jan 1946. Released from the RN 27 Sep 1946. Entered the RNZN at Cook (renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949) on 20 Feb 1949 and advanced to Leading Steward the next day. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 then to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and was a crewmember to bring this ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ served in Tamaki, Bellona, Philomel Lachlan and Black Prince. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward 29 Jun 1953 and to Chief Petty Officer Steward 1 Feb 1957. Drafted 12 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to Asia. Several Stewards were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong. He did NOT serve in the Japanese or Korean area. Albert Pound stayed in HMS Terror in Singapore until he RTNZ to Philomel on 28 Aug 1958. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Also served in Black Prince, Royalist and Philomel on several occasions. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 28 Apr 1960 and NZOSM and NGSM (M). Died Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, in his 90th year. |
| POUND, George Dudley | 0 | Captain | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, 12 Apr 1913. Son of Adm. of the Fleet Sir Alfred Dudley Pickman Rogers Pound. Entered the RN as a Naval Cadet 1 Sep 1930 and underwent training in the Royal Naval College Greenwich. Served in many ships like Norfolk (cruiser) and several destroyers including Cossack (which became famous (before he was on board) for the boarding of the German supply ship Altmark in Norwegian waters and the associated rescue of sailors originally captured by the Admiral Graf Spee), Hurricane, Lamerton, Wakeful and Lauderdale (Commanding Officer) in which he was awarded a MID 1 Jan 1942 and the Distinguished Service Cross (10 Mar 1942) for sinking the Italian submarine Ferraris in Oct 1941. Also served in Myngs and Wakeful as CO. Commanding Officer, Anti-Submarine Training Establishment (HMS Osprey) and as Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer Sea Training. Commanding Officer of Royalist on loan from the Royal Navy 1957–58. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in Singapore, Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Returned to the RN. Appointed CBE, QB Hons 8 Jun 1963. Retired 10 Feb 1965. Died 18 Aug 1995 Chichester district, Sussex, UK. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| POUND, Lionel John | 204491 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Auckland and came from Parnell, Auckland. He served in 2 NZEF and is shown in NZ Embarkation Roll Vol.9, p.321 as 434792 a Gunner in a Heavy AA Regt and in BCOF, Japan. He is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15, p.115 as 434792, Gunner, NZA for infantry Reinforcements. Factory hand from Newton, Auckland. Next-of-kin Mr E. Pound (father) Parnell, Auckland.) Enlisted during Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. After basic refresher training in Waiouru and Papakura he emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but appointment of battery not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 22 Jun 1954. Discharged 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2502 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POUNTNEY, John Alexander | 30068 | Lieutenant Colonel | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 24/03/2054 | 05/05/2055 | Born Hamilton 17 Feb 1915. 2nd Lieutenant 2 Medium Bty (60-pounder) 1 Sep 1937. Regular Force 1939–65. 2 NZEF 1941–43, BCOF, Japan 1946–47. Appointed MBE 1947 (KB Hons). Appointed to Kayforce 17 Mar 1954 with the 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 to Sydney, then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Commanding Officer of 16 Fd Regt 3 Apr–9 Nov 1954. Assumed appointment of Kayforce Commander 16 Nov 1954–1 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 May 1955. SOS Emergency Force 14 Jun 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force in the rank of Major, 15 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Lieutenant Colonel Pountney, attended the 15th test in the American nuclear test series codenamed Operation Plumb Bob. The test he observed on 1 Sep 1957 was codenamed ‘Smoky’. Pountney was one of 80 observers from a range of NATO countries and other nations with defence links with the United States. They observed the detonation of an approximately 44 kiloton nuclear bomb mounted on a 700 foot steel tower at 5.30am (a few minutes before dawn) from a hill about 16 miles [26km] away from the tower (ground zero). Retired 7 Sep 1965. Died 8 Jan 1983 aged 67 years. |
| POUWHARE, Taua | 204492 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 23/11/2054 | Born possibly in Whakatane. Served in BCOF, Japan. (811956, Private, Maori Bn. Farm hand from Whakatane. Next-of-kin Mrs M Pouwhare (mother) Waihou.) Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Mar 1955. His Kayforce Discharged Cert. No.2503 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Waiohau [sic]. Died Whakatane, 12 Feb 1998. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). |
| POWELL, Garth George | 205700 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 03/10/2051 | 19/03/2053 | Born Te Karaka, Gisborne, 21 Jul 1923. Served in the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) on coastal Defence Duties in 1941–42. Attested in Kayforce 17 Sep 1951. Emplaned Auckland 3 Oct 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila to Kure and then by ship to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Medical Officer 1951–52. Served during the Battle of the Imjin River and subsequently. Kayforce Senior Medical Officer 1952–53. RTNZ on HMNZS Rotoiti on 19 Mar 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Auckland 2004. Died Auckland 15 Aug 2014 aged 91 years. |
| POWELL, Horace Cecil | 12629 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK, 4 Feb 1923. Employed as a papermaker before he entered the RN as an Ordinary Seaman 8 Sep 1941 and was issued the Service No C/JX 301027. After initial training in Ganges and Pembroke he was drafted on 22 Dec 1941 to Warspite (15-inch gun battleship) which was in Puget Sound US Naval Dockyard, Bremerton, Washington State, being refitted and updated. He travelled to join her in the USA. Warspite sailed to Esquimalt, Vancouver Island, then after working up sailed for the Pitcairn Island area to RV with RFA Bishopdale for refuelling and carried onto Sydney, then continued to Fremantle and then to Trincomalee. Warspite was involved in searches for the Japanese fleet but was unsuccessful for some attempts and then operated from Colombo, Ceylon. Warspite was also involved in operations from Kilindini and Addu Atoll. Warspite returned to Britain via south Africa in May 1943. She was also involved with Operation Husky the invasion of Sicily and then in Sep 1943 Warspite was involved in Operation Baytown–the attack on Italy across the Straits of Messina then the attack at Salerno. On 16 Sep 1943 she was hit by two German FX–1400 radio-controlled armour piercing glider bombs and was towed by several tugs to Malta. She was there for about a month then towed to Gibraltar for further repairs to allow her to go to Britain for more permanent repairs. Able Seaman Powell was returned to Britain on 14 Nov 1943 and was in HMS Pembroke until sent on 23 Jan 1944 to HMS Saker (an administrative base in New York) awaiting his next ship the lend-lease frigate HMS Hotham. Able Seaman Powell joined Hotham on 18 Mar 1944 and sailed for Britain and after some modifications sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet. She was in Singapore in Nov 1945 and provided power for the Naval dockyard. He sailed from Singapore to HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) where Holtham provided power to the dockyard. Able Seaman Powell then went to HMS Golden Hind (Sydney) before returning to Britain in Feb 1946. Released from the RN 3 Apr 1946. His WWII service Medals are not known but may include the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook (soon renamed Maori) as an Able Seaman on 13 Feb 1949. Drafted to Tutira 3 Apr 1949 and was a crewmember who sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival he remained in Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 4 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Tutira was involved in escort duties mainly on the west coast of Korea and with Pukaki was part of the security screen at the landings at Inchon. RTNZ 30 May 1952 but he remained in Tutira until 16 Jul 1951. He then served in Tamaki for three months and was then drafted to Bellona 30 Oct 1951–14 Jan 1954 to complete his engagement. He returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 19 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POWELL, John William | 11598 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Napier, 31 Oct 1928. Employed as a papermaker before he entered the NZ Division of the RN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 2 Oct 1947. He served in Tamaki, Philomel and in Waiouru (afterwards known as Irirangi). Advanced to Telegraphist 17 Nov 1949. Drafted to Tutira 2 Feb 1950 and sailed from Devonport on 4 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 30 May 1952 but he remained in Tutira until 17 Aug 1951. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 20 Aug–10 Dec 1951 to attend courses in his trade. On RTNZ drafted to Irirangi 17 Jan 1952–8 Jan 1953 advancing to Acting Leading Telegraphist and then to Leading Telegraphist on 25 Jun 1952. Returned to HMAS Cerberus 9 Jan–29 May 1953 but went back to Irirangi 10 Jun 1953. Advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist 4 Sep 1953. Drafted to Bellona 29 Feb–19 Sep 1954 then served in Black Prince 20 Sep 1954–19 Aug 1955. Served again in Irirangi 20 Aug 1955–12 Mar 1956. Served in Philomel for the last part of his regular service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 19 Mar 1956. Served in the RNZNVR and was discharged Dead on 19 Jan 1958. His family would later be entitled to his NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| POWELL, Robert William | 211376 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/10/2054 | 09/03/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements circa 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings flight to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Sailed from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Probably TSFD to RNZASC as 16 Fd Regt was progressively being brought back to NZ Oct 1954. RTNZ on 22 Apr 1955. Discharged 11 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2504 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Shannon, Manawatu. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| POWER, John Reginald | 208754 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Rangiora 13 Jun 1930. Kayforce replacement. Regimental signaller. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and travelled to Korea via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to the NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty mainly in the Imjin area. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned HAREWOOD, Christchurch 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 195 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2504 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address at Swananoa, Rangiora. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Rangiora 2014. Died Rangiora 6 May 2022 aged 91 years. |
| POWER, Robert Joseph (Bob) | 11555 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born New Lynn, Auckland, 6 Mar 1927. Employed as a stock cutter before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Jan 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 Jul 1948. Drafted to Taupo 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel until DEE 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| POWIS, Eric Thomas | 13660 | Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Cheviot, Canterbury, on 10 Apr 1933. Entered the RNZN from school on 24 May 1951 as an 18-year-old Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His training commenced in Tamaki followed by a course in HMAS Cerberus 31 Aug–4 Nov 1951. On RTNZ served briefly in Philomel and was then drafted to Irirangi 27 Jan–19 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 20 Sep 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. TSFD to Kaniere 10 Nov 1953 probably at Sasebo and came back to NZ in that ship arriving 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 8 Apr 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was a crew member that sailed the ship back to Britain to return her to the RN. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and returned to NZ in this vessel being involved in the Suez crisis and had to come back via South Africa. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel and Irirangi and was DEE 23 May 1959. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| POYNTON, Frederick Terence | 34845 | Lance Corporal | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born 16 Sep 1924. Regular Force soldier 1950–51. Attested during Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted BCOF General Hospital, Kure, Japan and placed on seriously ill list–meningitis. DIED OF DISEASE, Japan 15 Sep 1951 aged 27 years. Buried in the Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan. Entitled to NZOSM Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal KWSM. His family may have well received the New Zealand Memorial Cross and the other medals to which he was entitled. |
| PRATLEY, Douglas McKay | 32611 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 15 Jun 1930. Enlisted in the Regular Force 2 Aug 1948 but was discharged at his own request 20 Oct 1948. Driver for Cubbitts and Schokke, Contractors, Roxburgh Hydro. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 and entered Korea 25 Jul. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 27 Jul 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ 28 Sep 1953 and returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 21 Oct 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 149 days. Discharged 4 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Became a platelayer for NZ Railways. Served in 1 Otago Southland Regt (Territorial Force) 16 Dec 1957–16 May 1963 and reach ranked of Temporary Sergeant before he blotted his copybook and was discharged. Died Dunedin 8 Dec 1994 aged 64 years. Buried in the Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. |
| PREECE, Thomas Edward | 12552 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Sandhurst, Berkshire, UK, 29 Oct 1926. Employed as a ‘Roundsman’–and employee who goes around delivering goods or taking orders. Entered the RN as Boy 1st Class on 21 Dec 1943 and underwent training in Collingwood then drafted to Marlborough and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Apr 1944. He was next in Vernon for further training and was in Lanka (in Ceylon now Sri Lanka) 17 Oct–27 Dec 1944. Served in Vallum, an aircraft repair yard and frontline air station near Madras 28 Dec 1944–28 Feb 1945 and was then briefly in Mayina (a transit camp five miles from Colombo). Advanced to Able Seaman He returned to Britain and was shown as in Victory 22 Mar 1945–23 Jan 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman 29 Apr 1945. Drafted on 24 Jan 1947 to Resource, a fleet repair ship. Released from the RN 20 Aug 1947 He was employed as a bus conductor after leaving the RN and before enlisting in the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN at Cook on 9 Jan 1949 for six years with the option of discharge in New Zealand or the UK at the completion of his service. He was grated the rate of Electrician’s Mate 1st Class. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crewman in this vessel when brought to NZ. Served in Philomel 4 Jul 1950–24 Dec 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 25 Dec 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician then sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Drove a Jeep off the wharf at Kure, Japan, into 20 feet of water; he was licensed but the vehicle had a faulty handbrake and Instructor Lieutenant Davies did not know at the time. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 25 Dec 1952. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. See also Instructor Lieutenant Davies and Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic Heron. On arrival in NZ he stayed in Rotoiti until 14 Aug 1953. Served in Tamaki, Bellona and Lachlan. DEE as Leading Electrical Mechanician 8 Nov 1955. His WWII medallic awards are not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PRENDERGAST, Arthur James | 204559 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Came from Auckland. Attested 14 or 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served virtually the whole time in 16 Fd Regt. Appointment or battery not known. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll, 12 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 28 May 1955. Served overseas first trip one year 11 days. Re-enlisted 8 Nov 1955 and re-embarked for Korea on 3 Dec 1955. Emplaned Japan 5 Jun 1956 and deplaned Auckland 7 Jun 1956. Served overseas on his second trip 187 days. Total overseas service one year 198 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1976 aged 50 years. |
| PRESLAND, John Ramon | 33143 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 17/03/2054 | Born Napier 6 Feb 1933. Ex Regular Force soldier. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 20 Nov 1953. Embarked Sasebo 21 Nov 1953 for 2–3 daytrip to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but appointment and battery not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 11 Apr 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Re-joined Regular Force. Also UN service in Lebanon and Kashmir. Captain in NZ Component, South Vietnam. Later Major RNZIR, 2i/c Linton Camp early 1970s? Retired 7 Feb 1978. Died Hamilton 11 May 2003 aged 70 years. |
| PRESTIDGE, John Arthur | 13476 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Eltham, Taranaki 13 May 1931. Concrete worker before joining the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 when he was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 7 May 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Dec 1951. Returned to Philomel for more training 30 May 1952 and spent further time in Tamaki. Sent to HMAS Watson on course 26 Sep–5 Dec 1952. On RTNZ drafted to Philomel again on 5 Dec 1952. Drafted to Pukaki, at that time in the Reserve Fleet 17 Aug 1953. Pukaki was re-activated and John Prestidge was now a member of the active crew 19 Aug 1952. Pukaki sailed from NZ on 21 Sep 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via New Caledonia and Singapore. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escorts. RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. His documents state awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, but his service was outside the final date of 27 Jul 1953 for the Korea Medal, so this was probably a clerical error. After leave was drafted to Bellona (now in the Reserve Fleet) 19 Jun 1954 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman. The last ship in which he served was Black Prince 21–22 Sep 1955. Discharged by Purchase 23 Sep 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M) and Korean War Service Medal. Living at Thames in 2004. Died Thames, 24 Apr 2006 aged 74 years. |
| PRETTY, Francis Dundon | 8692 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Havelock, Marlborough, on 27 Feb 1925. Farmhand from the Rai Valley, Marlborough. Enlisted in the RNZN as Ordinary Seaman on 6 Dec 1943. Served in Philomel, Tasman, Lyttelton (shore stations) and in the minesweeper Manuka. Advanced to Able Seaman 6 Dec 1944. Was sent overseas and was at HMS Drake a training establishment in the UK. Served in Defiance the RN Torpedo and Submarine Mining School May–Aug 1945. RTNZ late 1945. Re-engaged 14 Apr 1949. Served in Kiwi on three occasions in 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950 and departed with that ship for Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950. Served mainly on the west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel until DEE 13 Apr 1953. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Taupo, 20 Aug 1997 aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PRICE, Brian Reginald | 815596 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2054 | 16/02/2056 | Born Christchurch 1933. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Harewood, Christchurch 14 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 16 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 217 days. Discharged 17 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1995 aged 61 or 62 years. |
| PRICE, Desmond William Robinson | 1640 | Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Levin on 22 Feb 1920. He was a motor engineer apprentice before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 5 Oct 1938 as a Stoker 2nd Class. After initial training in Philomel he was drafted to HMS Leander 10 Mar 1939 and remained in that ship until 16 Jan 1944. He advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 1 Apr 1943. During his time in Leander she had been involved in convoy protection and the sinking of the Italian raider Ramb 1 in the Indian Ocean and was a participant in the night-time Battle of Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands. Leander suffered severe damage but was able to return to Auckland for temporary repairs and then sail to Boston for further repairs. He then travelled across the Atlantic and was drafted to Achilles which had be under repair in the UK. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 1 Apr 1944. He then served in Drake (shore station) 1 Jul–17 Nov 1944 and then served at Dolphin, the RN Submarine school. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 1 Oct 1944. He served in HM Sub Tribune 21 Jan–6 May 1945 then in HM Sub Totem 7 May–14 Nov 1945. He returned to NZ and was in Philomel in late 1945. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 10 Apr 1946 and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. Drafted to Arabis on 27 Jan 1948 and sailed her to Britain to be returned to the RN. He was then drafted on 19 Aug 1948 to HMS Loch Shin which became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948 and was in the crew which brought this ship to NZ. He then served in Philomel, HMAS Cerberus and advanced to Engineer Mechanician 3rd Class on 18 Jul 1951. Again served in Philomel briefly then Bellona 9 Oct 1951–11 Jan 1953 and advanced to Engineer Mechanician 2nd Class on 18 Jan 1952. He next served in Philomel and advanced to Engineer Mechanician 1st Class on 18 Jan 1953, followed by service in Tamaki and Bellona before he was drafted to Pukaki on 29 Nov 1954. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters but he RTNZ on 1 Nov 1955. He continued in service and served in Philomel, Lachlan and Black Prince. Discharged to RA on 4 Oct 1958. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, France and Germany Stars, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 5 Oct 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Auckland 4 Oct 2017 in his 98th year. His funeral service was at the St Christopher Memorial Chapel HMNZS Philomel, Naval Base, Devonport on 10 Oct 2017. |
| PRICE, Ernest Allan | 203760 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Whangarei on 5 Oct 1922. Previous service in Army (Service No 1/13/941) from 1 Aug 1941 in North Auckland Mounted Rifles then 11 Light Armoured Fighting Vehicle Regt (LAFV Regt). Interesting to note the ammunition fired while under training at the Gunnery wing NZAFV School at Waiouru. He fired 5 rounds 37mm, 5 rounds 2-pounder, Bren 125 rounds and Besa machine gun 125 rounds. TSFD to the RNZAF 4 Sep 1943 (Service No 4311880) and served at Harewood for one year 40 days. Self-employed farmer who enlisted in Kayforce at Auckland on 5 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 27 Bde Sigs Tp 14 Apr 1951. Then attached FAP Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951 and ceased to be attached to 28 Bde Sigs Tp. (There is no mention of movement between 27 Bde and 28 Bde or to indicate an error in his movements. CTBA to L of C Indep Sigs Sqn 25 May 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 8 Aug 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still held by Pers Archives, Trentham Camp. |
| PRICE, Graham Fraser | 14135 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hamilton 7 Sep 1929. Employed as a grocer before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 24 Jan 1953. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 and was drafted to Bellona, then in the Reserve Fleet, 3 Nov 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 19 Aug 1955 and was a crew member that sailed the ship back to Britain to return her to the RN. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and returned to NZ in this vessel being involved in the Suez crisis and had to come back via South Africa. On arrival back in NZ he served in Ngaponga, a Reserve unit 4 Apr 1957–1 Sep 1957 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Aug 1957. He also served in Black Prince, Pukaki, Philomel and Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Jun 1959. The last part of his service was shared between Irirangi and Philomel. DEE 23 Jan 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| PRICE, John | 213033 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Ryhope, Sunderland, UK, 19 Jun 1925. Emplaned as a Gunner, RNZA at Harewood on Teal flight to Sydney 21 Sep and deplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954, entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. On 2 Oct he was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Accidentally injured 18 Jul 1955 (sprain left shoulder and lacerated left knee) in vehicle he was driving at excessive speed and one Korean member of 1 Comwel Div Labour Force travelling in the vehicle was killed in the accident. Had several other conflicts against military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 80 days. Discharged 28 Jan 1956. Died Papakura 25 Jun 1964 aged 39 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PRICE, Robert Clarence | 15593 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 21 Jul 1939. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Cook. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel through 1956 and advanced to Assistant Cook (Seamen) on 21 Jan 1957. Drafted to Endeavour for just six days and was then drafted on 21 Jun 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 21 Jan 1958. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Once back in NZ he was drafted to Black Prince and later served in Lachlan, Rotoiti, Royalist again Taranaki and Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 16 Dec 1963 and to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 16 Dec 1964. DEE 20 Jul 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PRIDDLE, Ronald William (Ron) | 208905 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 18/04/2055 | Born Temuka 8 Jan 1921. Farmhand on family farm at Winchester, South Canterbury. Did some service in NZ 1942. Embarked 29 May 1946 for service in BCOF, Japan. (427890, Private, Infantry Corps. Next-of-kin Mrs J. Priddle (mother), Winchester.) Served in 27 NZ Bn and also Tokyo Bn. Disembarked Wellington 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 5 Aug 1947. Employed by Ministry of Works State Highways Division at Temuka. Joined 7th Reinforcements, Kayforce 13 Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and was posted on 27 Jul to serve in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as a driver. Posted to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1954 and M/I to the unit 5 Oct. Attached FAP Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 12 Oct 1954. CTBA attached Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 24 Mar 1955 and returned to NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 18 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 292 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 3 Jul 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Temuka 21 Oct 1955 aged 34 years. All his medals were issued to his son-in-law in Aug 2012. |
| PRIER, Ray | 203612 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Palmerston North 20 Feb 1928. Storeman driver for Gough, Gough and Hammer Ltd of Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB 30 Oct 1950 in Auckland. His training for Korea was conducted in Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 10 Oct 1950 and to Temporary Sergeant 2 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant for the ship's journey from NZ to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951 and appointed Technical Storeman, RHQ 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 14 Jun 1952. To Report to Papakura Camp at conclusion of furlough. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 on Aparimu (Teal flying boat) for return to Korea via Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 and re-entered Korea 29 Jul 1952 and was reposted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 6 Feb 1953 and appointed RHQ Duty NCO and to Staff Sergeant 6 May 1953. Awarded Commander in Chief's Commendation Card for Good Service on 3 Jun 1953. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Served overseas a total of 2 years 218 days. Discharged 11 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 3 Aug 2007 aged 79 years. |
| PRIEST, Edward Allan | 34280 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/04/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born New Plymouth 6 Jun 1932. Came from Pungarehu, Taranaki. Enlisted in Regular Force 17 Jan 1950. Regular Force Instructor selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a Transport Section NCO. Emplaned 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight at Wellington for passage to Sydney and travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 20 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. Attached FAP HQ RASC to attend Fire Fighting Course 13–17 Jul 1953. Again attached FAP HQ RASC 20 Aug 19–5 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. SOS Kayforce 4 Feb 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force. Discharged 5 May 1955 and took up a position as a track maintenance man for NZ Railways. Re-joined Regular Force 27 Apr 1959 as a Temporary Corporal. Posted to 2 Bn, NZ Regt and emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 28 Oct 1959. Deplaned RAF Changi, Singapore 30 Oct 1959. Advance party for 2 NZ Regt Oct–Nov 1959. Medal received at 2 Echelon, Singapore on 11 Nov 1960. Attached FAP 1 NZ Regt. M/I to 2NZ Regt 25 Nov 1959. At Sobraon Camp. M/O 27 Jul 1960 and attached 1/3 East Anglian Regt. His daughter was born Kamunting. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 2 Dec 1961. Served in Linton Camp, TSFD to RNZASC on 23 Oct 1962 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Storeman. Also served at Waiouru. Later became an Instructor RNZASC and promoted Staff Sergeant. Posted to 5 Transport Coy 22 Aug 1967. Discharged from 6 Composite Squadron 4 Jun 1980 having completed 26 years’ service. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 (M). Not entitled to the LS&GC Medal because of a Regimental Entry. Died Hamilton 28 May 1981. Family later issued NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to the NZDSM. |
| PRISK, Ronald Thomas | 13542 | Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 16 Jun 1933. Grocer before enlisting in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant. He may have been sent on leave without pay, like several others about that time and told to return about 15–28 Jan 1951. HIs first years of service were in Philomel and Tamaki. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 25 Nov 1951. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant 29 Jun 1953. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and Leading Sick Berth Attendant Prisk was drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 1 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. The time in Korean waters amounted to about five weeks. He RTNZ and served again in Philomel and advanced to Sick Berth Petty Officer on 1 Oct 1958. His next sea service was in Otago 13 Feb–26 May 1961. Discharged on compassionate grounds “FREE” about the end of Jul 1961. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal (lost and replaced at cost), NGSM (M). Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Hamilton, 12 Jun 2006 aged 73 years. |
| PRITCHARD, Earl Gordon | 621687 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Auckland 11 Jul 1933. Metal worker for A.F. Martin, Main Street, Palmerston North. He had three years electrical work and two years blacksmith and general engineering work. Enlisted 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce at Palmerston North. His training was mainly conducted in Waiouru. During this training there was an occasion when some damage to the Block IV Officers and Sergeant’s Mess. Soldiers had used lead weights to hold down their Battle Dress (BD) trousers. An inspection was carried out by the OC of ‘K’ Coy and 26 soldiers were in possession of lead weights. All were marching out for Corps Training and Embarkation Leave and as time was short they were given the option of Court Martial or take the OC’s punishment. All took the OC’s punishment and each of the 26 was put on stoppage of pay of £1 (one pound) and that was handed to the Ministry of Works to repair the damage. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul 1954 as an Auto Electrician and entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10 Nov 1955 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to Miyajima Rest & Convalescent Centre (on a small Island west of Kure, Japan) 16 Dec 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll 30 Dec 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland on 20 Jan 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged 15 Mar 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve in 1 WWCT. Earl's father, Earl Turner Pritchard was a Warrant Officer 2nd Class at the Armament & General Workshop, Waiouru Camp, at the time that his son Earl Gordon enlisted in Kayforce. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PRITCHARD, Garth | 14935 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Mt Eden, Auckland, on 9 Oct 1934. He was a Customs clerk in Auckland before he entered the RNZN on 24 Sep 1953 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Stores Assistant on 24 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Oct 1954–7 Apr 1957. Drafted on 8 Apr 1957 to Royalist advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ 304-Jul-1958. Drafted to Irirangi 11 Sep 1958 and advanced to Stores Petty Officer 1 Nov 1959. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Apr–28 Nov 1960. Returned to Philomel 29 Nov 1960–23 Sep 1961. DEE 23 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| PRITCHARD, Kenneth Patrick | 13794 | Cook | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Newcastle, UK, 17 Mar 1920. Served in the Royal Navy from May 1935 when he enlisted as a Boy 2nd Class (Service No PJX 144570). He served in several ships ranging from Ganges (a training school for Boy Seamen) to battleships such as Royal Sovereign and Hood (6 May 1937–17 Sep 1938), the largest battleship in the Royal Navy. He next served in Excellent, a shore station for training and then in Boreas (Feb to May 1939) which had earlier been involved in enforcing the arms blockade during the Spanish Civil War. During the War he served in Wrestler from 8 May 1939 to 3 Apr 1942 and was involved at Mers-el-Kebir (Jul 1940) and the sinking with other RN ships and aircraft, of the Italian Submarine Durbo, east of Gibraltar on 8 Oct 1940. He later served in several other ships (copy of file unreadable) and joined LST 3038 (Oct 1945) followed by Braganza a shore station in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) Petty Officer Pritchard was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Italy star and War Medal. These were lost and replaced at cost (12 shillings) in 1954. He was discharged from the Royal Navy 13 Apr 1950. He entered the RNZN on 27 Mar 1952 at Maori (RNZN Office London). Granted the rate of Able Seaman 27 Mar 1953 and advanced to Petty Officer on 29 Mar 1952. He served in Philomel and in Tamaki. Served in the second deployment of Hawea to Korean waters 4 Aug 1952 to 29 Aug 1953 and was mainly involved in escorts and patrols on the west coast of Korea. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity in Mar 1955. He extended his service and was discharged to RA on 26 Mar 1962. He worked for nearly eight years with Guardian Concrete Products before re-joining the RNZN in 1972 as a General Service Hand and remained until Mar 1980. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PROCTOR, Norman Stewart | 208755 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Gore 26 May 1926. Came from Balfour, Southland. Storeman, Cadbury Fry Hudson, Dunedin. Attested 5 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O of Reinforcement Training Unit 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Nov 1953 and to Lance Bombardier 19 May 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 305 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 26 Apr 2000 aged 73 years. |
| PUATA, Ronald | 595443 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/03/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Purangi, Inglewood? 21 Aug 1932. Self-employed farm labourer at Waitara. Enlisted 28 Jul 1954 in Kayforce. After training in Waiouru and Burnham (for Corps Training) he emplaned 28 Mar 1955 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. He continued by civil airline flight and entered Japan on 4 Apr 1955. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1955 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ on an RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 86 days. Discharged 10 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit, Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regt. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2515 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to an address in Waitara. Living in Waitara in 1998. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PUGH, William | 204755 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Whananaki, Northland, 12 Jul 1930. Labourer for Dominion Carrying Co, Whangarei. Attested 26 Oct 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy, 13 Nov 1954. Remained in that unit mainly in the armistice area. Attached FAP to Brit Com Reinforcements Base Depot on Regimental Police Escort Duties Forces 2–15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged 17 Jul 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| PUHI, Manga | 213034 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/08/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Te Kuiti 18 Dec 1928. Truck driver in State Coal Mine, Wallsend, Brunner. Attested 17 Jun 1954 for service in Kayforce. Emplaned 21 Aug 1954 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 25 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the armistice area. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 203 days. Discharged 30 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2517 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to his given address in Te Kuiti. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| PULFORD, Roy Maddison | 12123 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Wirrall, Cheshire, UK, 22 Mar 1917. He was employed as a messenger before joining the Royal Navy (Service No 140032) as a Boy 2nd Class in Sep 1933. Initial training at Ganges then Excellent on Whale Island, Portsmouth. Served in the battleship Revenge Jul 1934–to Jun 1936 when the ship was mainly in the Mediterranean. Served in a wide variety of ships and stations during WWII including Dahlia (Flower-class corvette) but was mainly in sloops and mine sweepers. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III on 14 Jun 1948 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer over the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck on 28 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948 and was one of the ship’s company which brought the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Pukaki on 31 Mar 1950, was then back in Philomel for two weeks and re-drafted to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served in Philomel and was DEE on completion of his engagement in Jul 1951. He remained in NZ which was part of his engagement agreement. Many years later he applied for New Zealand citizenship. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Birkenhead circa 1986. |
| PULHAM, Henry Ernest | 204493 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/09/2052 | 17/05/2054 | Born Whangarei 12 Oct 1930. Enlisted 17 Aug 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Entered Korea. Changed from RA Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div NCO School 8–28 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 10 Aug 1952 and to Corporal 10 Nov 1953. Embarked on SS Taiping 16 Apr 1954 at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by air and deplaned 17 May 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (replaced at cost in Apr 1995). Served overseas a one year 252 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Brother of James Brooke Pulham. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Manurewa 17 Aug 2011 aged 80 years. |
| PULHAM, James Brooke | 302556 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Pakotai, Northland, 21 Nov 1934. Trimmer at Hellaby’s Freezing Works, Westfield, Auckland. Was with 1 Fd Regt in CMT in 13th Intake. Enlisted in Kayforce 2 Nov 1955. Emplaned 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Auckland and flew to Korea via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Entered Korea 22 Jan 1956 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged 29 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of Henry Ernest Pulham. |
| PULLAR, Ian Guild (Tug) | 457948 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 15/04/2056 | Born Waiuku 29 Nov 1932. Power pole installer and carpenter's labourer before joining the Army. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 18 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 27 Jun 1954. When 16 Fd Regt RNZA RTNZ he TSFD to RNZASC 15 Oct 1954 and served in 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 22 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal 20 May 1955 and to Corporal 20 Aug 1955. Attached to Brit Com Sub-Area South (Burial Party) 27 Oct 1955. Served overseas one year 305 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook as Acting Lance Corporal. Disembarked at Penang 25 Nov 1959 and was stationed at Taiping. Served in Malaya in C Coy (?) and Bn HQ, 2 NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ listed in RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai 8 Feb 1962. Promoted Corporal 1 Feb 1963. Served in 2 NZ Regt in Burnham and later TSFD to RNZAOC 22 Apr 1968. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) 13 May 1977. Retired from the appointment of Stores Warrant Officer, 3 Supply Company in the rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class on 1 Oct 1980. Later awarded NZOSM, NZNZGSM (K), NZGSM (M) and PJM. Died Christchurch, 22 Sep 2008 aged 76 years. |
| PULLIN, Robert Bruce | 711191 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Timaru 6 Aug 1930. Carpenter and driver for Wellington Harbour Board. Came from Ngaio, Wellington. Attested 15 Oct 1952 on Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served as a Signalman in George Troop. Attached 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 175 days. SOS Kayforce 20 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2520 was sent 27 Aug 1957 to an address in Ngaio, Wellington. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| PUN WAN YUNG | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| PUNA, Haemania Simon | 206545 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/02/2053 | Born Hastings 23 Oct 1927. Labourer at Hawkes Bay Meat Co. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep 1951 for sea journey to Pusan. Entered Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951 and employed as a driver. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 18 Oct 1952 then to the Brit Com General Hospital. RTNZ for medical reasons (pulmonary tuberculosis). Unfit for travel by air and was evacuated to Australia on the MV Changte departing from Kobe, Japan 9 Jan 1953. Admitted Concord Hospital, Sydney 4 Feb 1953. RTNZ on the MV Monowai, disembarking Wellington 9 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 197 days. Admitted to Wellington Hospital on arrival then taken to Hastings by Army Ambulance where he received specialist treatment. Admitted to Pukeroa Sanatorium as an in-patient. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Feb 1954 but treatment continued by War Pensions. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hastings 10 Oct 1984 aged 57 years. His family were later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| PUNA, Tamarau Ngawhaka Kapinga | 15213 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings? on 25 Mar 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Sep 1954 as a Junior Recruit and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to J. Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 23 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona 13 Jul 1956 and two months later served in Black Prince. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 23 Nov 1955. Also served in Kaniere and Black Prince on two occasions each. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 23 Nov 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957. He then served in Black Prince and Kaniere again and was drafted to Royalist 7 Jul 1958. He was sent to the UK in May 1960 to become one of the crew to bring Otago to NZ. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 7 Mar 1961 while serving in Philomel. Also served in Lachlan (LEM), Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 1 Jun 1963. Also served again in Royalist and Taranaki where he advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 1 Jun 1964 but was disrated to Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Nov 1965. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and COMAUCK where he was re-promoted to Acting Petty Officer Electrician 13 May 1967. DEE 22 May 1968. |
| PURCELL, Charles William | 206257 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/09/2053 | Born Auckland 8 May 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 30 Jul 1947 as 655215, Private, HQ Infantry. Clerk from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mr C.B. Purcell (father) Tuakau. Served in 22 Battalion. RTNZ 30 Sep 1947. SOS Jayforce 29 Oct 1947. Total service in Jayforce one year 224 days. Clerk for Vacuum Oil Company in Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 as a Gunner in Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Feb 1951 while holding appointment of Tech Assistant. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1951. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 12 Oct 1951 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Oct 1951 on posting to NZ Base HQ. Was passenger on board the Kongo Maru which was wrecked off Kyushu during the typhoon ‘Ruth’ while travelling from Pusan to Sasebo on posting to NZ Base HQ at Kure. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 4 Dec 1951 while holding appointment of Internal Auditor. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class 22 Sep 1952. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Purcell and Staff Sergeant K. McGrath were attached to HMS Birmingham which was anchored offshore north of the 38th Parallel in support of a Korean Regiment stationed on an island where a radar station was installed to give early warning of any incursion by North Korean or Chinese MIG fighters. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland for Korea on 29 Jan 1953 with Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. RTNZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ on 2 Sep 1953. Served overseas two years 227 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 28 Nov 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Living in Mt Maunganui in 2006. Died Mt Maunganui 28 Nov 2013 aged 87 years. |
| PURDON, George Ronald | 12636 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, on 6 Dec 1922. Was a clerk before he entered the RN for 12 years on 11 Jan 1939 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service Number D/JX161298. His training was conducted in Caledonia, St George and Drake. Drafted to Kenya (light cruiser) as Boy 1st Class on 28 Aug 1940, the day the ship was commissioned for service. He was in her for all the trials and in Oct 1940 she sailed as part of the escort for the WS3 military convoy to Freetown. She returned to Scapa Flow then went to Devonport for routine docking on 10 Dec and sailed with Despatch (light cruiser) following attacks on convoy WS5S by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper. Kenya assisted Empire Trooper and Berwick (light cruiser) both of which had been seriously damaged by the 11-inch (280mm) guns of Hipper. She was also part of the escort for other convoys. George Purdon advanced to Acting Seaman on 6 Dec 1940 and to Able Seaman on 6 Jul 1941. In Mar 1941 there was a threat of attacks by Scharnhorst and Gneisenau on convoy SL67 which has already lost five ships to submarines. Kenya was also involved in escorts for ships of the 1st Minelaying squadron and was then in May 1941 sailed with King George V and Victorious and other ships to intercept the German battleship Bismarck which was sunk. Kenya went as escort of convoys to Murmansk. During Jan 1943 Kenya was nominated for the Eastern Fleet and travelled there via Gibraltar, Freetown, Kilindini then to Colombo being escort for various convoys during the journey. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 14 Nov 1943. On 22 Dec 1943 he was drafted to Highflyer (shore base in Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) He advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 9 Sep 1944. Drafted on 24 Jan–10 Jul 1945 to Wayland (formerly SS Antonia) a heavy repair ship. He returned to Britain and served in Drake where he advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) He later served in Ferret and Sea Eagle both stone frigates. His WWII awards are not known but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Cook in London on 13 Feb 1949 on a three-year engagement as an Able Seaman and advanced in the next two-days to Petty Officer. Cook was re-named Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was part of the crew who sailed this ship to NZ. Drafted to Pukaki on 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950. Passed the Seamanship Exam for Commissioned Boatswain on 11 Sep 1951. Served in Tamaki and Philomel until DEE 15 Feb 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 5 Aug 2011 aged 88 years. |
| PURIRI, Hokino Hohaia Pehiriri Kawiti | 203761 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Kaikohe 9 Mar 1927 (hometown Ngararatunua, Northland). Labourer from Whangarei. Previous service BCOF, Japan. (812895, Temporary Sergeant, Maori Battalion. Next-of-kin Mrs W. Puriri (mother), Pipiwai near Whangarei.) RTNZ, in the rank of Sergeant, on HMT Westralia and disembarked at Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Self-employed farmer at Pipiwai. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Promoted Lance Bombardier in Waiouru while holding appointment of Hut Commander. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Gun No.1 in 161 Bty at Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Temporary Sergeant Gun No.1. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU in Pusan 14 Apr 1951. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 17 Apr 1951 and appointed Battery Sergeant Major 161 Bty. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 20 Aug 1951. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 29 Jan 1952. Served with battery from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1952. Initial issue of medals was lost and replaced at cost in 1991. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. He died on 2 Apr 1993, in his hometown, at the age of 66 and was buried in Saint James the Apostle Anglican Church, Ngararatunua, Northland. |
| PURU, Mansell Johns | 13583 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Kaeo, Northland 28 Oct 1932. Was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 (a Sunday) and was sent on Leave Without Pay returning to Tamaki 25 Jan 1951. He was given the rate of Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. After basic training in Tamaki he continued in Philomel 3 Apr 1951 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 22 Apr–6 Aug 1951 for further specialist training. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 7 Aug–17 Nov 1951 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 31 Jan 1952. He served briefly in Irirangi and then in Hawea 1 Dec 1953–15 Apr 1955. He returned to Irirangi 16 Apr 1955–20 Dec 1956. Drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in SE Asia. Served in the Electrical Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| PURVES, John Rutherford | 12124 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Newton Grange, Midlothian, Scotland, UK, 27 Sep 1918. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RN as an Ordinary Seaman on 28 Jun 1940. His initial training was conducted in Collingwood and Victory and he was drafted to St Albans (formerly the USS Thomas, a destroyer TSFD to Britain in late 1940). He advanced to Able Seaman on 23 Mar 1941 and was then based on 30 Mar 1941 in Cochrane II and Drake II and served in Brocklesby (Type-1 Hunt-class destroyer) until 11 May 1943. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 31 Mar 1942 and to Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 4 Feb 1943. Brocklesby spent much time in the English Chanel and took part in the St Nazaire Raid and also the Dieppe Raid. In May 1943 he was in Victory and served in Excellent until 16 Jan 1944. On 17 Jan 1944 was drafted to Gorleston (a former US Coastguard cutter) and sailed to join the Eastern Fleet and was based on Kilindini, Tana, Lanka and Mayina. During these times Gorleston was involved in local and convoy escort tasks. From Jul to Sep 1945 she was prepared for convoy duties for allied operations in Malaya and then in Operation Zipper. She was then involved in passage to a landing area south of Port Swettenham in Malaya. On 7 Sep 1945 she was in Singapore and was retained there as Senior Officer (Escorts). John Purves returned to Britain and served in Victory 12 Oct 1945–11 Mar 1946 when he was released from the RN. His WWII awards may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa and Burma Stars and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook III, re-named Maori in London on 14 Jun 1948 on a three-year engagement as an Able Seaman and advanced the next day to Leading Seaman. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin 19 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo on commissioning in the RNZN on 13 Sep 1948. He was one of the crew who sailed this vessel to NZ. On arrival he served in Philomel 1 Jun–19 Aug 1951 but was then drafted back to Taupo on 21 Aug 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. His discharge was to be deferred until the return of Taupo from Korean waters “should this be later than the expiration of his present engagement.” RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and he remained in Philomel pending passage in RMS Rangitoto to Britain. DEE from Maori 14 Feb 1953. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later further entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| PYCROFT, Claude | 206363 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Opunake 14 Feb 1928. Lead burner at Farmers Fertilizers, New Plymouth. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 195 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Eltham, Taranaki in 2001. Later moved to Pukekohe and died Pukekohe 6 Oct 2022 aged 94 years. Buried in the Pukekohe Cemetery. |
| PYE, Leslie John | 32080 | Corporal | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAC | 25/02/2053 | 17/03/2054 | Born Auckland 10 May 1931. Enlisted as a Regular Force Cadet 12 Jul 1948, Miles Company and graduated as Best All Round Cadet, 16 Aug 1949. 5th Reinforcements. Regular Force soldier seconded to Kayforce. Emplaned 2 Jun 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled the remainder of the journey by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Served on the Divisional Front Mar–Apr 1953 as 161 Bty Command Post Signaller. Attached May–Dec 1953 to 1 Royal Tank Regiment (1RTR) and 5 RTR (British Army) as tank commander and effected the CASEVAC of two Australians and six US Marines in the 'Hook' area while under fire during the night 24–25 Jul 1953. This task was done in a turretless Centurion tank, between the Hook and Hill 199. SOS Kayforce 27 Apr 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Discharged at completion of engagement 16 Aug 1954. Re-enlisted 8 Sep 1955. Indoor Miniature Range at Waiouru named ‘Pye Range’ 19 Nov 1983. Commissioned Lieutenant & Quartermaster 1 Jul 1969. Served in Vietnam as Administration Officer 161 Bty. Captain QM Home Command, Wellington 28 Jan 1974. Later Major & Quartermaster discharged 14 Dec 1981 from Trentham Camp where he was OC, New Zealand Army Supply Documentation Centre (NZASDC). Korean Veterans Association Reunion Secretary living in Blenheim in 1996. Attended Re-union parade in London, 21 Jul 1999. Living in Blenheim in 2001. Les was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Awarded QSM, NY Hons 2003, for services to Korean Veterans Association and the community. Appointed Honorary Member of 2 Bn RAR Association 24 Jan 2005 for service to 2 RAR 24–25 Jul 1953. Accepted (from a US Marine Corps nomination) for membership of the 1st Division US Association for service to the Division 24–25 Jul 1953.” Attended 60th Commemoration of the beginning of the Korean War in Seoul in 22–27 Jun 2010, with his wife Diana as a representative of the NZ Korea Veterans Association. Moved to Motuoapa, Taupo in May 2016. |
| PYE, Noel Francis | 13475 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Kaikoura 1 Nov 1929. Employed as a tractor driver before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 7 May 1951 but RUN on 11 Sep 1951. Recovered and sent back to Bellona 24 Oct 1951–29 May 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 9 May 1952. Served in Philomel 30 May 1952 but RUN again on 14 Jan 1953. Recovered 29 Jan 1953 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Served in Irirangi and Philomel. Discharged 5 Aug 1957, SNLR. |
| QUARTERMAN, Barry Milner | 206202 | Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Palmerston North 5 Dec 1929. Served in the Merchant Navy for two years. Attested 29 Jul 1946 for service in Army and after eight months joined Jayforce. Served in BCOF, Japan. (815568, Driver NZMC. Soldier from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs G.A. Quarterman (mother) Wellington.) Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in 6 NZ Gen Hosp and 19 Coy NZASC. Embarked Kapan 31 Jul 1948 for RTNZ and discharge. Disembarked Auckland 16 Aug 1948. Enlisted in RNZAF as a drill and weapons instructor but resigned to join Kayforce. Attested 29 Aug 1950 for service in Kayforce. Promoted Temporary Corporal at Waiouru 23 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Pusan Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O NZ Tpt Pl 9 Feb 1951 and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ. CTBA to NZ Base HQ 19 Feb 1951 and sent on TOD to NZ. Promoted Corporal 20 Feb 1951. RTNZ by air to Australia and disembarking from the Wanganella on 26 Feb 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 26 Feb 1951. M/I to School of Artillery for Instr Duties for 2nd Reinforcements 6 Mar 1951. Compassionate leave of two-days 14–15 May 1951 for death of his mother. Emplaned as Sergeant Whenuapai 15 Jun 1951 with 2nd Reinforcements Flight. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1952, reverted to Corporal and M/I NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU 8 Aug 1951, entered Korea the same day and M/I NZ Tpt Pl. Accidentally injured 18 Aug 1951 and admitted to Norwegian MASH 20 Aug 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged Brit Com Gen Hosp 15 Oct 1951 and returned to NZ Reinf Training Unit. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl Korea 11 Nov 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 May 1952 and to Sergeant 7 Aug 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 21 Aug 1952 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 164 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Sep 1952. Awarded The NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Enlisted in the Territorial Force 28 Oct 1953 in the rank of Corporal and served in 2 Coy, RNZASC. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 29 Jul 1955. TSFD as 2nd Lieutenant to HQ CRASC, NZ Division 31 Jul 1956 until 31 Aug 1962 when he was posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Living at Waitara Nov 2000. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| QUARTERMAN, Ronald Charles | 821289 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Christchurch 10 Mar 1935. Truck driver for Davis Gelatine, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 20th enlistments (the Last) on 17 Oct 1955. After initial training and Corps training he emplaned at Whenuapai on 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 163 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. Enlisted in Regular Force 11 May 1959. Was promoted Corporal and was serving Base Ordnance Depot, RNZAOC at Trentham Camp. Discharged 10 May 1964. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Christchurch circa 1998. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2524 was sent to an address in Christchurch on 27 Aug 1957. Died Christchurch 8 Jun 2017 aged 82 years. |
| QUATE, Alexander Gray | 208584 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Runanga, Westland, 16 Jan 1928. Labourer at Takaka at time of enlistment in Kayforce on 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on SS New Australia at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed return journey from Sydney to Wellington on Teal flight deplaning approx 7.20am, 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 287 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 16 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent to him at Runanga, Westland. Died Greymouth 9 Apr 1979 aged 51 years. Family could claim NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| QUAYLE, John Tyndal | 12959 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Motueka, 30 Apr 1933. Employed as a tyre fitter before he entered the RNZN on 3 May 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. After basic training in Tamaki he was drafted Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 10 May–6 Oct 1950. Drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950 but the ship was already in Korea, it appears he travelled in Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland that same day. He joined Tutira on arrival in Japan. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 30 Jan 1951. RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Drafted to Kiwi 3 Aug 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 30 Jan 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 24 May–22 Dec 1952 to attend training courses. On RTNZ he later served in Bellona, advancing to Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and then to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class in Philomel on 30 Jan 1952. He also served in Lachlan and Black Prince. DEE 29 Apr 1957. He later became a port employee possibly in Wellington. |
| QUAYLE, Philip John | 213035 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Thames 14 May 1927. Bushman employed by Ahaura Sawmills, Westland. Attested in Kayforce 2 Jun 1954. Emplaned 5 Oct 1954 as Gunner on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 9 Oct 1954. Left NZ as a Gunner, TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Reefton 2003. Died Reefton 10 Mar 2013 aged 85 years. |
| QUEENAN, Paul Joseph | 207741 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Christchurch on 22 Jun 1926. Tractor driver for J P Smith, Springbank, Rangiora. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul and was involved in some hard fighting while in the battery. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned on Qantas flight Iwakuni on 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington on 21 Jun 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged 14 Aug 1952. Died 17 Sep 1960 in Ashburton Gorge aged 34 years. Buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. |
| QUERIPEL, Charles Laurence | 203736 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Hikurangi, north of Whangarei, 25 Apr 1937. Driver for A.W. Bryant, Ponsonby, Auckland. Attested in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver in 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to North of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 2 Aug 1952 having completed one year 237 days overseas service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce. Re-embarked on Teal flight for Korea 1 Jul 1953 with 7th Reinforcements. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Re-entered Korea 24 Jul 1953 as a Driver RNZASC. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ. Embarked Kobe on 25 Feb 1955 on SS Chante and sailed for return to Sydney. Completed the return to NZ 25 Mar 1955 on a Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland having served a further one year 268 days. Discharged 2 Jun 1955. Returned to live in Manurewa. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Auckland 7 Jul 1986 aged 57 years. Buried Waikaraka Cemetery, Onehunga, Auckland. His stepson Peter Stutsbury later served in South Vietnam. |
| QUIGG, Leonard James | 206422 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 27/03/2053 | Born Christchurch on 12 Dec 1926. Previous service in second relief BCOF, Japan. (829082, Private, 3 Battalion. Freezing works hand from Hastings. Next-of-kin Mrs F. Quigg (mother) Hastings). Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and on arrival in Japan was posted to 3 Battalion then attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Battalion 29 Sep–1 Nov 1947. Returned to 3 Battalion. Was attached for short time a Brit Com Sub-Area at Kobe. Was again attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Battalion. Celebrated his 21st birthday in Japan. RTNZ on SS WESTRALIA and disembarked at Lyttelton (Christchurch) on 16 Aug 1948. Discharged 22 Sep 1948. Attested 20 Jan 1951 in Kayforce. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 14 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached NZRTU while attending CATC Course 24 Apr–19 May 1952. (This course was probably at Inchon.) Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Jun 1952; Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 22 Aug 1952 and appointed 2i/c Gun; and to Bombardier 10 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge but was hospitalised briefly at Concord Repat Hospital, Sydney, on the way home. Deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. Discharged 7 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Levin War Veterans Home 14 Dec 2001 aged 77 years. Cremated Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| QUIGLEY, Thomas James | 14139 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/08/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Dunedin 11 Jan 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. After his initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 24 Jun 1952–9 Sep 1953. Part of this time was while Bellona was in the Reserve Fleet. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 30 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters during the period Nov 1954-Mar 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He served in Tamaki 11 Jan 1956–11 Aug 1957 and was drafted to Rotoiti on 12 Aug 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 9 Jan 1958 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 16 Jan 1959. During this time Rotoiti served observing the nuclear testing. He later served in Philomel, Black Prince and Lachlan and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 16 Jun 1960. He also served in Philomel, Royalist, Taranaki and Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 7 Feb 1962. He saw further service in Philomel and in Royalist again where he advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 3 Sep 1965. He also served in COMAUCK, Lachlan and Waikato. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), GSM1962 ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), RN LS&GC Medal (1 Jan 1972), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Discharged to RA as a Chief Petty Officer on 29 Feb 1972. After leaving the RNZN he took employment at the Bar Manager of the RSA in Palmerston North but left after two years because of the long hours and then took employment with Shell Oil, Palmerston North as a Pump Man. He was made redundant and then joined the RNZAF and continued to serve as a General Service Hand at RNZAF Ohakea. Died Palmerston North 23 Feb 2012 aged 78 years. |
| QUIN, Peter Retford | 206546 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Te Awamutu, 7 May 1931. Freezing Worker at Patea. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951 at New Plymouth. After training mainly in Linton Camp he embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Travelled by sea from Sasebo and entered Korea 3 Feb 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan on 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland on a Teal flight from Sydney on 9 Jul 1953. Peter's parents were advised his plane was delayed and would arrive at Auckland 8.45am 9 Jul 1943. This gives an indication that personnel on this flight would be at the Sydney airport about 11pm the night before. Served overseas one year 343 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Hawera when discharged from Kayforce. Living in Rotorua 2012. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Died at home in Rotorua 13 Aug 2013 aged 83 years. Buried Kauae Cemetery, Ngongotaha a short distance from Rotorua. |
| QUINLIVAN, William Anthony | 208285 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/11/2052 | Born Waikari, North Canterbury, on 26 Jan 1922. Previous service as a Driver in 19 Armoured Regt, 4 Armoured Brigade, 2 NZEF during WWII. Embarked 31 Mar 1944 with the 11th Reinforcements. RTNZ 10 Feb 1946. Served in Egypt and went by ship from Alexandria to serve in Italy. Discharged from 2 NZEF 13 Apr 1946. Factory hand for S. Kirkpatrick Co Jam and Fruit factory, Nelson. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew by civil air from Darwin to Japan deplaning 25 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip from Japan to Pusan, Korea. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Served in Charlie Troop, NZ Component. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Lineman NCO. “Good type of soldier has leadership, common sense and has been performing Corporal's duties for some time”. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure with Hepatitis and was placed on seriously ill list. Medically downgraded and was evacuated to New Zealand as a stretcher case. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1952 and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington. Served overseas one year 105 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 May 1953. Awarded Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| QUINN, Brian | 30423 | Lieutenant | Attached 5 RTR | RNZAC | 11/05/2054 | 27/12/2054 | Born Wellington on 7 Mar 1929. Educated at St Patrick's College Wellington. Graduated from Royal Military College Duntroon, 9 Dec 1952. Appointed to Kayforce 3 May 1954. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Entered Korea 27 May 1954 and was posted to 5 Royal Tank Regiment, British Army. SOS the Emergency force and re-posted to the Regular Force, 27 Dec 1954. UN Korea Medal only. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Granted 28 days leave in Australia. Completed RTNZ the TSS Monowai disembarking at Wellington 22 Dec 1954. Posted to RNZAC Armoured School at Waiouru on RTNZ. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 6 Nov 1959 and disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959. Located at Sobraon Camp Taiping. Served in B Coy, 2 NZ Regt, Malaya Nov 1959–61. Also held appointment of Staff Captain ‘Q’ (Maint) at Headquarters 28 Commonwealth Brigade during this same period. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. RTNZ on 19 Feb 1962. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Attended RNZAF Staff College in 1965. Moved to Wellington in Jun 71 and was appointed Leader of a planning team at NZDF EDP centre at Porirua. Lieutenant Colonel Quinn appointed Director RNZAC, Sep 1973–Jul 1974 after which he attended the Joint Service Staff College in Canberra. RTNZ Dec 1974 and was appointed an Inspector in the Establishments and Inspections Section at Defence Headquarters. Appointed, Colonel, Commander Logistic Support Group, Palmerston North, Mar 1976. Posted to the Retired List 21 Dec 1981. Died Auckland 25 Mar 1982 aged 52 years. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (M) clasp ‘Malaya’. PJM. His father served in NZ Mounted Machine Guns during WWI, one brother, Ronald Francis QUINN served in RNZNVR in HMS Neptune during WWII, and died when that ship was sunk in the Mediterranean on 19 Dec 1941 and another brother served in Machine Gun Regiment during WWII. |
| QUINN, Brian Joseph | 688108 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 12/08/2053 | 17/02/2054 | Born Wellington 5 Dec 1931. Came from Palmerston North. Policeman at Central Police Station, qualified as a telegraphist, Wellington. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline. Entered Japan 15 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and was attached to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn. Promoted Temporary Corporal 21 Oct 1953 and appointed Cipher [sic] Operator. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 to RTNZ for compassionate reasons. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Served overseas 190 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (NZ Base HQ RO on 3 Nov 1953). Returned to serve in New Zealand Police for a few more years. Enlisted in Regular Force 26 Jun 1961 as Private, Temporary Corporal. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 22 Feb 1965. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Aug 1970 while serving in Stores Section, 1 General Troops Workshop, Linton Camp. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZAOC awarded LS&GC Medal (Military). Regimental Sergeant Major Sylvia Park, Auckland. Storeman Clerk RNZAOC, 2 Central Ordnance Depot, Linton, 4 Feb 1974. Also Regimental Sergeant Major at Linton Camp for short time. Discharged 17 Sep 1981. Died Palmerston North, 6 Dec 2000 aged 69 years. Later qualified for NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| QUINN, Colin William | 208421 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Rangiora 24 Mar 1928. Labourer at Kaiapoi. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Korea. Entered Japan 2 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Involved with transport of troops, stores and equipment. Admitted Norwegian MASH accidental burns to face and arms and suspected fractured arm. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 328 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Apr 1954. Died Tauranga, 1 Jun 2007 aged 79 years. Later awarded the NZOSM. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| QUINN, Gerald Cornelius (Gerry) | 12574 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dagenham, Essex, UK, 26 Oct 1927. Joined Royal Navy 19 Mar 1945, Service No C/JX 742229. Served on HM Minesweepers Antares and HMS Octavia to Feb 1948. Also served in Eastern Mediterranean patrolling the area between Haifa and Telegraphist Aviv to intercept the then illegal Jewish immigrant ships that were trying to take Jewish refugees to Israel. There was a quota system in place at the time and the illegal ships were taken to Cyprus. Enlisted in RNZN 20 Jan 1949 at New Zealand House, London. Came to New Zealand and took passage in Taupo and spent some time in HMS Belfast (cruiser). RTNZ in Hawea 8 Mar 1952 via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasps ‘Minesweeping 1945–48’ and ‘Palestine’, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Whitianga 2004. Died Waikato Hospital 5 Sep 2016 aged 88 years. A Service was held at Te Aroha RSA Clubrooms on 9th Sep 2016. |
| QUINN, Peter | 211377 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Marsden, Huddersfield, UK, 21 Apr 1931. Completed two years National Service in the UK before emigrating to New Zealand. Fitters labourer at Kempthorne Prosser, Whanganui. Emplaned at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1955 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in Korea one year 178 days. Embarked Kure 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the journey from Sydney and deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Enlisted in Regular Force RNZAMC 15 Dec 1958 and was posted to Waiouru Hospital. Feb 1960 was served in South Vietnam (Staff Sergeant) 1 NZ Services Medical Team. Deplaned Tan Son Nhut 8 May 1967 and emplaned Bien Hoa 28 May 1968 Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. British Empire Medal, QB Hons 17 Jun 1969. Was not a recipient of the LS&GC Medal. Served in Papakura Camp Hospital and then at the RNZAMC Depot in Burnham Camp. Served in Singapore with 1 RNZIR Nov 1969–Nov 1971. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZAMC. Died suddenly 24 Nov 1973 aged 42 years while serving at 3 Fd Amb in Burnham Camp. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (V) and NZDSM. |
| QUINTAL, Keith James | 204098 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Auckland 23 Sep 1928. Previous service in RNZAF. Painter for Rehabilitation Department, Auckland. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 8 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 214 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. In pursuance of Sub-section (1) of section three of Sheriff Ordinance 1934 of the Australian Capital Territory, I, Nigel Hubert Bowen, hereby appoint Keith James Quintal to assist the Sheriff of that Territory appointed under the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court Act 1933–1971 in the execution of his duties. Dated this 23rd day of Jul 1971. NIGEL BOWEN, Attorney-General. Death place and date not known. |
| RABBITTE, Michael | 330279 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Howick, Auckland, 16 Oct 1932. CMT trainee in 7th intake. Serving TF soldier. Driver from Otahuhu. Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 for travel to Japan in RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Sep 1954. Failed to obey Unit R&SOs–being in a place prohibited by Routine Orders. Awarded seven days Field Punishment. (Part II Unit R&SOs of 25 Mar 1955.) attached FAP 55 Indep Fd Sqn RE, 15 Sep 1955. Attached FAP NZ Base 20–24 Oct 1955 while member of 10 Tpt Coy Rugby team. Attached FAP 55 Indep Fd Sqn RE, 27 Oct 21 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged 18 Jun 1956 and posted to a TF unit. No medals issued at that time but he is now entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RACKLEY, Allan Peter | 924015 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Dunedin 22 Feb 1931. Labourer for Crittall Metal Windows, Dunedin. Ex Territorial Force soldier in 3 Fd Sqn RNZE. Attested 21 Apr 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings bound for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Apr 1954 and entered Korea 8 Sep 1954 to take up is appointment. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ to attend Cooking Course 28 Apr–27 May 1955. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 at Kure on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Sydney to RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956 and posted to a TF unit. Joined Regular Force 18 Jul 1957. Embarked TSS Captain Cook Wellington 28 Nov 1957 and disembarked at Singapore 16 Dec. Served in Malaya in 1 NZ Regt, HQ Coy as a cook. Embarked 25 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook at Penang to RTNZ and disembarked at Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ awarded 16 Dec 1957 (Force HQ 65/57). Discharged 13 Sep 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died at Resthaven Rest Home, Christchurch, 13 Dec 2010 aged 79 years. |
| RADCLIFFE, Gilbert Kelvin | 11395 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 18/08/2051 | Born Christchurch on 10 Jan 1920. Employed as a Laundryman before he entered the RNZN on a six-year engagement as an Ordinary Seaman on 6 Feb 1947. After initial training in Tamaki he like many others at the time was drafted to Bellona for his first sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman on 6 Feb 1948. Served in Philomel and Tamaki between 1 Oct 1948 and 5 May 1950. Sent to HMAS Watson for further training 6 May–1 Sep 1950. On RTNZ served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950. Rotoiti Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 but Able Seaman Radcliffe came back to NZ early on 18 Aug 1951. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 23 Sep 1951, He was sent again to HMAS Watson to attend a Radar Plotter 2nd Class course 18 Apr–21 Aug 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 22 Aug 1952 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 23 Sep 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–23 Aug 1954. DEE on 31 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 5 Jul 2013 aged 93 years. |
| RADNELL, Ernest | 204702 | Private | Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot | RNZAOC | 29/12/2053 | 31/08/2056 | Born Flemington, Melbourne, Australia, 2 Dec 1923. Previous service in the Australian Army during WWII for four and a half years and as a Corporal in the Australian Kayforce in the Royal Australian Regiment for two and a half years. He served in New Guinea (12 months) Borneo (eight months) Korea (12 months) and Japan for six months. Discharged at termination of engagement. Storeman clerk for Tolley and Son, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 10 Jan–6 Feb 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Apr 1954 and attached 1 Comwel Div Ordnance Field Park. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal, 10 Dec 1954. Attached HQ 1 Comwel Div 27–29 Jan 1955. Posted to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 29 Jan 1955. Promoted Temporary Corporal 21 Apr 1955 (storeman clerk), Promoted Temporary Sergeant with duties of Chief Clerk P2 Control, Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Deplaned Auckland 31 Aug 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 247 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1957. Returned to Melbourne, Australia then joined the Australian Army and served in 1 RAR at Enoggera, Queensland. Was awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Distinguished Unit Citation. Also received a second UN Korea Medal for his service in the NZ Kayforce. |
| RAE-DOUGLAS, Ronald William | 13431 | Seaman Boy | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 28/07/2053 | Born Cromwell, Central Otago, 23 Jun 1935. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 21 Sep 1950. His initial training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Mar 1951. Drafted to Bellona 13 Jun 1951–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea 30 Mar 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1954 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia. RTNZ 28 Jul 1953. Served in Bellona again 19 Oct 1953–9 Aug 1954. Also served in Black Prince. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a member of the crew that took her back to the UK. While in Britain he served in Vernon 6 Jan–30 Apr 1956 the RN Diving School. He was then drafted to Royalist for its delivery voyage from the UK and was involved in the Suez affair. He also served in Irirangi Philomel and HMAS Watson during 1957. Served in Wakefield and was attached to Olphert a reserve unit in Wellington 29 Jan–14 May 1958. Later served in Royalist in Malayan waters during the Emergency. Later served in Endeavour very briefly and was sent to Maori to be a member of the crew sent to the UK to bring Otago to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Awarded NZOSM, Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M). DEE 22 Jun 1961. Living in Auckland in 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R), PJM and KWSM. |
| RAHARAHA, Lionel Thompson | 14613 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waihopo, near the upper reaches of Houhora Harbour, Northland, on 8 Jan 1934. Employed as a porter for NZ Railways before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 27 Oct 1953–15 Apr 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 16 Apr 1955 and advanced to Telegraphist 15 Oct 1955. Drafted on 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters during the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Communication Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Wakefield advancing to Radio Operator 2nd Class on 1 Mar 1960. DEE 24 Sep 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| RAIL, John Ryan Bolger | 203565 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Born Australia on 21 Mar 1924. Previous service in the Army first enlisting on 15 Sep 1942 and served in New Zealand and the Middle East. Served in 69 Bty and in 97 Bty while in Auckland area. Embarked Wellington 20 Apr 1945 with 15th Reinforcements and was posted initially to Provost Corps. Entered Egypt 14 May 1945. Embarked Port Said for Italy 11 Oct 1945. TSFD to Jayforce 18 Oct 1945. Posted to 27 Machine Gun Battalion 20 Dec 1945. Embarked Naples 21 Feb 1946 for Japan as part of the NZ contingent to BCOF. Promoted Lance Corporal during this service. Entered Japan 20 Mar 1946. Reduced to the ranks 28 May 1946. RTNZ 8 Sep 1946. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Discharged from 2 NZEF 3 Dec 1946. Post & Telegraph Department Linesman at Newmarket depot, Auckland. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signaller. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1951 for RTNZ as a walking case via Repatriation Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Deplaned at Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney on 15 May 1951. Served overseas 157 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Ponsonby, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1951. Apparently went back to Australia and died Kangaroo Point, Brisbane City 8 Oct 1963 aged 39 years. Buried Mount Gravatt Cemetery & Crematorium. |
| RAINBOW, Malcolm Alfred | 13137 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 25 Oct 1931. Employed as a lubritorium attendant before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1949 as a Probationary Sick Berth Attendant (SBA). Tamaki was his initial introduction to the RNZN and his initial training. He then served in Philomel from 24 Jan 1950. Advanced to Sick Berth Attendant 4 May 1950 then to Leading Sick Berth Attendant 10 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. but stayed in Hawea until drafted to Philomel 5 Nov 1953. Advanced to SBPO on 27 Feb 1955. DEE 24 Oct 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Rangeville, Queensland, Australia in 2008. A Malcolm RENBOW (probably the same man) is mentioned on board Hawea as it went up the Han River on patrol. This may be the result of an incorrect (accidentally?) name published in Tales from Korea. |
| RAINES, Robert Basil | 204358 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Christchurch 4 Nov 1925. Heavy truck driver for J.J.H. Craig, St George’s Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Camp and he was sent to Burnham for Corps Training Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 25 Jun 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached as Padre’s Driver. Neglect to Obey Routine Orders and other misdeeds spoilt his service in Korea and he received heavy punishment. Was twice Court Martialled. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 24 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1954 Termination of Engagement. He was away from NZ for one year 306 day but lost 282 days because of detention. Not known if he received the Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal or any later medallic awards. |
| RAINFORD, Anthony Ronald | 12817 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Preston, Lancashire, UK, 20 Feb 1925. Employed as a tyre-fitter before he entered the RN on 12 Apr 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. Served in Collingwood and Victory and was drafted to Malaya (battleship) 9 Aug 1943 built just prior to the Great War. This ship was put into reserve because of machinery faults and was then drafted to Valiant (another Great War battleship) 15 Oct 1943–23 Mar 1945. In Aug 1945 he was stationed in Golden Hind (RN Base in Sydney, Australia) and was drafted to Montclare (destroyer Depot Ship) 20 Sep–30 Dec 1945. He returned to Golden Hind and was serving in Tamar (Hong Kong) in Feb 1946 and in Jewel (minesweeper). Drafted to Aorangi (previously the Union Steamship Company liner) and returned to Britain in her in May 1946. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 4 Sep 1946. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 12 Jun 1949 as an Able Seaman. On arrival in NZ he was soon drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul–7 Nov 1949 followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Tutira 11 Feb 1950–14 Sep 1951. Tutira sailed from Auckland together with Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951. He then served in Tamaki 15 Sep 1951–14 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–20 Apr 1954. DEE 11 Jun 1954. His WWII Service medals are not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RAKENA, Raiti | 204661 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Mangamuka, Hokianga 24 Jun 1924. Labourer for Casmore Bros, Tokoroa. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinf. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, 1 Aug 1953. A misdemeanour delayed his entry to Korea. Embarked Sasebo tor three-day sea trip to Korea. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Sep 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 116 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died during 1986 aged about 60 years. |
| RAKURAKU, Michael Joseph | 206932 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 25/03/2055 | Born Opotiki 25 Jun 1928. Served in the School Cadets for 2.56 years. Farm hand then employed by Steel Fabricators and Galvanisers, Lower Hutt. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952, entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to his unit 3 Jan 1953. Served in 162 Bty. Accidentally injured admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 5 Jan 1953 (back injury) and TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged 12 Jan 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 16 Apr 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to NZ Base HQ 23 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU 21 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 Sep 1953 to Temporary Bombardier 21 Jun 1953 (Regimental Provo? NCO). Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Jan 1955. Promoted Bombardier 6 Jan 1955. M/O to Kobe for embarkation and embarked on SS Changte and sailed 25 Feb 1955 for return to Sydney and flew to Auckland deplaning 25 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 93 days. Discharged 13 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied to join the Regular Force but does not appear to have proceeded. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2537was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Waimana, Bay of Plenty. Died 1 Nov 1992 aged 64 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RAMSDEN, Edward Taylor | 208585 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Waiuta, Westland 10 Oct 1928. Driller (Mines Dept) Harbour Board, Greymouth. Attested 20 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA in Burnham Camp 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey through Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Accidentally injured 6 Aug 1952, admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged 19 Aug and TSFD to X(n) List. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Attached FAP Inchon to attend an Arty course 19 Apr–10 May 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 294 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2538 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address at Dunollie, West Coast. Died 9 May 1975. |
| RAMSEY, Eric Denzil | 206203 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born 31 Dec 1929. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. One of three men who had turned up shortly before noon as he had been AWOL and were escorted off the ship at the embarkation. He avoided the Military Police who were trying to prevent him re-boarding and jumped across a two metre gap and boarded the ship. (See Dominion Post report dated 21 Jul 2007). Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. Died Tauranga 1 Sep 2009 aged 80. It is not known if any direct family member claimed his other medal entitlements. |
| RANDALL, George William | 816491 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/07/2054 | 21/12/2054 | Born Greymouth on 30 Aug 1932. Serving TF soldier from 6th intake CMT. Employed as a plasterer for McKendrick Cement Products, Christchurch. Attested 15 Mar 1954 in Christchurch for Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood, Christchurch on Teal flight on 14 Jul 1954. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and was posted to NZ Base HQ on Deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 24 Jul 1954 and entered Korea on 26 Jul 1954. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. M/O 10 NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll for Compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Whenuapai (Auckland) on 21 Dec 1954. Served overseas 161 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2540 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later issued NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RANDALL, John | 213042 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 01/01/1970 | Born Port Talbot, Wales, UK, 15 Sep 1929. Served in the British Army 2½ years and qualified as Driver 3rd Class. Storeman/Clerk Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch. Attested 17 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17 Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight To Sydney and travelled onto Japan by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Emplaned as a Gunner but on arrival in Japan was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD 12 Oct 1954 from RNZA to RNZASC. Entered Korea13 Oct and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 14 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 6–8 Jan 1955 and was discharged to unit. Had a range of misdemeanours in Korea. Granted 10 days R&R leave 21–30 Dec 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 17–20 Feb 1956 and was discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar. Further misdemeanours occurred. Embarked Kure 18 Jul 1956 on HMT Asturias to Singapore and flew from Singapore to the UK. Served in Korea one year 295 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1956 in the UK. Not known if he claimed his service awards. |
| RANDS, Colin Patrick | 14780 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland? 23 Sep 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN at Nelson on 7 May 1953 as a Junior Acting Steward. His training was conducted in Tamaki, Philomel and HMAS Cerberus. Advanced to Junior Acting Steward 13 Nov 1953. Drafted to Bellona 9 Dec 1953–17 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Mar 1954 and advanced to Acting Steward 23 Mar 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland about 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters with the RN Far East Fleet and RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Bellona, Lachlan, Philomel and Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist 8 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore, Malayan and Korean waters. Several stewards were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from Hong Kong and so he did not serve in the Japanese or Korean area but was returned to NZ from Singapore. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. On RTNZ he then served in Endeavor and Philomel where he advanced to Leading Steward on 17 Jul 1958. Sent to Maori the UK in Jun 1950 to become part of the crew to bring Otago to NZ with its first NZ Port of call being Dunedin. He then served in Lachlan, then Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward on 1 Oct 1964. Served in Taranaki from 2 Mar 1965–8 Jun 1966 in Malaysian waters during Confrontasi. Qualifying service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient at Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Also LS&GC Medal 1969. Advanced to Petty Officer Steward 1 Oct 1965. Later served in in Waikato, Otago and Philomel and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Steward 1 Nov 1967. Served in Otago 13 Dec 1968–18 Jan 1971 and in Taranaki again 18 Jan 1971. Reverted to Petty Officer Steward 29 Jun 1971. Sent to Britain Sep 1971 to become a crewman to bring Canterbury to NZ and remained in her until 18 Mar 1973. His final posting was back to Philomel 19 Mar 1973. Discharged to RA on 22 Sep 1973. His awards include NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 (Borneo), Naval LS&GC Medal and NZDSM (R). Later lived at Mt Maunganui. |
| RANGI, Frank | 208872 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Kaikohe 20 Mar 1929. Forestry worker State Forestry Service Kelso. Attested 1 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 2 Jun. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and M/I to his unit the same day. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 16–23 Jun 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. Had some difficulty adhering to Routine and Standing Orders. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 1 Apr 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 26 Apr 1954 to NZ Base HQ and NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Apr 1954 and M/I to his unit 5 May 1954. Served as a Linesman in C Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. More problems adhering to Brit Com Gen Hosp Standing Orders. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 9 Oct 1954 to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 118 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 1 Nov 1986 aged 55 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RANGI, Thomas Hippolite (Tom) | 213087 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 12/08/2057 | Enlisted in the RNZAF 14 May 1946 and spent eight years in that service. Joined Kayforce. Emplaned on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Australia then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955. Served in Korea in Gloster Valley area near 5 Royal Tank Regt and then moved to the British Edinburgh Camp at Inchon. Not entitled to Korea Medal or UN Korea medal. RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Oct 1957. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Enlisted in the Regular Force some nine days after he arrived back from Korea. Underwent training in Waiouru then travelled by train to Wellington. Marched through the streets of Wellington to board HMT Captain Cook to depart for Singapore. Served in Malaya during the Emergency as Section Commander 6 Pl, B Coy, 1 NZ Regt when Corporal Peter Brady was promoted to Sergeant. Tom was promoted Corporal. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ. Returned to Malaya in 1963 and was posted to the staff of the Jungle Warfare School, at Kota Tinggi, Johore. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Later served in Vietnam, Warrant Officer 2nd Class ‘Whiskey 2’ Coy, from Nov 1966 to Aug 1967. Both Vietnam Medals awarded. British Empire Medal, QB Hons 16 Jun 1970. LS&GC Medal awarded 24 Feb 1971. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class, at Base Supply Bn, RNZAOC Trentham Camp, his last appointment. Discharged 8 Jun 1980. Later worked in Wellington in a government department. Attended Parade '98. Living at Upper Hutt in 1998. Living in Wellington 2005. Died suddenly at his home Newtown, Wellington, 8 Jun 2013 aged 85 one week after we had been discussing his military service. |
| RANGIHUNA, Hamuera | 821681 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born 21 Apr 1933. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas to Japan and travelled via Manus Island and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 8 Oct 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. TSFD 15 Oct 1954 from RNZA to RNZASC and became a Driver. Served in 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Guam, Manus Island to Brisbane. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland and deplaned Whenuapai 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NSGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1956 and TSFD to a TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2542 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Te Araroa, East Coast. Died Te Puke 17 Mar 2017 aged 84 years. Laying at Makahae Marae, Te Puke. Funeral service was held on 22 Mar 2017. |
| RANGIIHU, Rimu Hamiora (Sam?) | 211232 | Chaplain 4th Class | NZ Base HQ | RNZChD | 07/05/2053 | 13/08/2055 | Born Ruatoki 16 Feb 1912. Educated at St Stephens School and then went to St John’s College where he trained to become an Anglican priest. Rev Rimu Hamiora Rangiihu was one of three Anglican Maori ministers who helped revitalise the Anglican church amongst Maori following WWII. Served in Kayforce 1953–56. Emplaned 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. RTNZ 23 Nov 1954 and re-embarked for Korea on 4 Jan 1955. Padre Sam Rangiihu was “Renowned for his singing, Rangiihu was a brawny man who was brought in at times to reinforce discipline among the Maori gunners. In 1954, after the ceasefire he was instrumental in having the ecumenical chapel of St Barbara built at the Kayforce based on ‘Kiwi Hill’“ (Te Ara the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, Maori and overseas wars, p.6). Struck off the strength of Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZChD, 24 Jan 1956. Died 3 Oct 1978 aged 66 years. Buried in Hawkes Bay. |
| RANGIITA, Whetumarmama | 11556 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Tokaanu, South of Lake Taupo, 26 Dec 1925. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted on 21 Jan 1948 to Bellona for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 17 Jul 1948. Served again in Philomel and Bellona and was drafted to Taupo on 7 Jan 1952 which was already in Japanese and Korean waters. Took passage to Rotoiti and on arrival in Japan joined Taupo probably in the Sasebo Naval Base. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel until DEE on 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RANGINUI, Edward Hoani | 569025 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Rangiahua, Northland 18 Jun 1934. Fitter’s assistant with MOW Kaitawa. Served in 15th CMT Intake then became a serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Had problems obeying ROs and SOs throughout his time in Korea. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1955 in a vehicle accident (travelling as a passenger in a GMC Truck) and received a dislocated shoulder and a broken ankle. Admitted US 121 Evac Hosp and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 15 Nov 1955. Granted 12 Month Extn to service in Korea dating from 17 Nov 1955. Did not improve his adherence to orders. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZ Component BCFK 15 May 1956. TSFD to NZ Roll 28 May 1956. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo (Courier) 5 Jun 1956 but remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 17 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RANGIWAI, Morris | 205460 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born 13 Jan 1928. Came from Tokomaru Bay, Hawkes Bay. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements circa 15 Oct 1952. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZASC 11 Nov 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Oct 1954. Died Manurewa, 28 Sep 1995. |
| RANGIWAI, Tipu | 208150 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Came from Ruatoria. Enlisted during early Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea 8 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1943. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2545 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ruatoria. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RANKEN, Leslie Derek | 203881 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born Suva, Fiji on 1 Jul 1926. Served BCOF Japan 1946–47. (657001, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Sheet metal worker from Auckland. Next-of-kin Mrs C.S. Day (mother), Ponsonby, Auckland.) Later Interior decorator from Matamata. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fd Regt Gun Number. Photographed having a meal beside their gun where the Battery was in position. Later Gun Sergeant 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni during Feb 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned 21 Feb 1952 from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2546 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to and address in Auckland. Later served in Territorial Force 1959–60. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. He was the President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 1984–86. Died 11 Feb 2004 aged 77 years. |
| RANKIN, George Henry (LAWLEY) | 208531 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZ Provost Corps | 28/06/2052 | 14/08/2053 | Born Liverpool, England 4 Sep 1927. Storeman Wright Stevenson Ltd, Dunedin. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Attended RF Provost Course, Trentham 29 Apr–15 May 1952. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Jul 1952 and attached FAP Brit Com Base Provost Coy. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and attached FAP 25 Canadian Detention Barracks (Seoul). Posted to Brit Com Base Prov Coy 11 Aug 1952. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 12 Nov 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot and discharged direct to Brit Com Base Pro Un it and attached FAP to 25 Canadian Detention Barracks 12 Jan 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Z Med unit three more times and discharged to Brit Com Base Pro unit and attached Canadian Detention Barracks. On the next occasion in Jun 1953 he was medically re-boarded and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 30 Jul 1953 for RTNZ (medical). Highest rank achieved Lance Corporal. 15 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 14 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 48 days. Returned to Burnham Camp 15 Aug 1953. Discharged 27 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded (Sep 2005) NZOSM and KWSM. |
| RANKIN, Ian Bruce | 12494 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Papatoetoe 12 Dec 1928. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN as a Probationary Stores Assistant on 7 Oct 1948. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he continued this training in Philomel. Advanced to Stores Assistant on 7 Apr 1949. Drafted to Hawea 15 Feb 1950 until 23 Mar 1952. He sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 in Hawea to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. He served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Nov 1952. Served in Lachlan for 16 days in May 1953. Also served in Bellona and Lachlan again. DEE 6 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RANSFIELD, George | 208798 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born Rotorua 16 Aug 1929. Worked as a labourer in Rotorua. Came from Rotokawa, Rotorua. Attested 23 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 17 Aug 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt at this time. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP CATC Inchon. Had some problems adhering to ROs and SOs. Admitted Brit Com Z Med Unit 15–19 Jul 1953. Discharged and returned to CATC Inchon. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC 16 May 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 27 May 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 27 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 324 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2547 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Rotorua. Died Turangi 19 Jan 1992 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RANSTEAD, William George | 204317 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Born Matangi, Hamilton 4 Jun 1923. Farmer on the family farm. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Completed the OCTU course 31 Mar to 21 May 1952 and qualified as 2nd Lieutenant. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1932 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 29 Jul 1952. Admitted it 25 Canadian FDS 13 Dec 1953–2 Jan 1953. An error resulted in Conduct to the Prejudice and a Severe Reprimand. M/I and attached FAP to Div HQ Tpt from 16 Fd Regt 18 Jul 1953. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to Div HQ Tpt Pl. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 9 Oct and M/I to NZRTU 11 Oct 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Feb 1954. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 29 Mar 1954. Served in Korea one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, with the rank of Lieutenant, 3 Jun 1954. Died Tamahere, Waikato 7 Nov 2001 aged 78 years. Buried St Stephen’s Cemetery, Tamahere. |
| RAPANA, Maungarango | 331601 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 04/06/2055 | Born Helensville, Rodney, Auckland, 1930. Enlisted circa 12 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 6 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2548 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Helensville. Died Papakura 9 Nov 1996 aged 66 years. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| RARERE, Bill | 206933 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/05/2052 | 21/07/2054 | Born Wairoa, East Coast 26 Jul 1929. Farmhand for Mr D. Ormond of Mahia, Wairoa. Attested 4 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for service in Korea was conducted in Linton and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 23 May 1952 as a Gunner for passage to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 3 Jan 1953. M/O and attached FAP CATC Inchon 13 Sep and returned to 16 Fd Regt 28 Sep 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Sep 1953 and to Lance Bombardier 15 Jun 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 15 Jun 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 211 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2548 was sent on 29 Aug to his given address in Wairoa. Died Hastings 1 Nov 1979 aged 50 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RASSIE, Shible Elias Leslie (Syd) | 11371 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Auckland on 5 Aug 1927. Both his parents were born in Syria and were naturalised in 1904. Employed as a clerk in NZ Railways at Putaruru for some three years before he entered the RNZN as a Probationary Stores Assistant on a six-year engagement from 30 Jan 1947. His initial training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Stores Assistant on 30 Apr 1947. He served in Philomel 27 Jan–6 Apr 1948 and was drafted to Arbutus on 7 Apr 1948 and to Arabis nine days later. Both Arbutus and Arabis sailed from Auckland on 16 Apr 1948 to be returned to the RN and arrived in Portsmouth on 29 Jun 1948. Arabis moved to Chatham and berthed alongside HMS Loch Shin which became Taupo. Stores Assistant Rassie was drafted to Taupo on 19 Aug 1948 and sailed in her back to NZ arriving at Auckland on 5 Jan 1949. He then served in Kaniere, then Kiwi and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 Aug 1949. He served again in Philomel the Bellona (very briefly) and was drafted to Pukaki on 30 Mar 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for Korea to serve with the UN Naval Forces against the Communist North Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer on 3 Dec 1950. He later served in Philomel, Bellona again 10 Sep 1951–23 Jun 1952, Echuca 5 Jul–14 Aug 1952. DEE on 30 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were misplaced at some-time and replaced at cost in 1998. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 14 Aug 2014 aged 87 years. |
| RATA, Herbert | 204582 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 25/03/2055 | Born Takahiwai, Whangarei 17 May 1928. School Teacher, Education Dept, Auckland. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar, entered Korea 27 Mar and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt attached FAP CATC Inchon 16 Aug 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 26 Sep 1953. Employed as Technical Assistant and served in Imjin area and Seoul. Played rugby for 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 9 Jan 1954 and to Bombardier 9 Apr 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 20 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 9 Jul 1954 and to Sergeant 11 Oct 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 21 Oct 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 12–16 Jan 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Feb 1955. Embarked on SS Changte at Kobe and sailed 25 Feb 1955 from Japan for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 25 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 8 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Nov 1955 and returned to Whangarei. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) but lost them during a house move. Medals were replaced at cost. Also received NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 3 May 2016 aged 87 years. |
| RATIMA, Frank William (HANSEN Dennis W) | 204768 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Kaitaia 7 May 1929 as Dennis Wilmot HANZEN. Attested as a TF Trainee 5 Aug 1951 and served in 2 Sigs Sqn, RNZ Sigs. M/O on transfer to Kayforce 16 Oct 1955. Employed as a storeman Clerk for Abels Ltd, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 23 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Tokyo and M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Mar 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956 M/O NZ Tpt Pl to NZ Comp BCFK and TSFD to the NZ Roll 8 Jun 1956. Earned some punishment for ignoring Mil Orders and Regulations. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 120 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jul 1956. It was not discovered by 2 Sqn, 1 Div Sigs Regt that he had enlisted under a false name until after he RTNZ. He was dealt with summarily by his OC. M/I on transfer from Kayforce 1 Jul 1956 to Complete Obligations under the Military Trg Act.1949. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Medals were issued to D.W. Hansen. |
| RATIMA, Wiremu Kingi | 204494 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 23/03/2055 | Born Kaitaia 11 Feb 1928. Attested for Jayforce 18 Feb 1947. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 2 Aug 1947. RTNZ and disembarked 16 Aug 1948 and was discharged 14 Sep 1948. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkations Roll Vol.16, p.110 as 827493 Private, Maori Bn (2 Bn) a machinist from Auckland. Rehab Carpenter at Rehab Carpentry School, Whangarei. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements and underwent training in Papakura Camp. Posted to RNZA. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines and deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953 and M/I to his unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 23–29 Nov 1953 and discharged direct to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 2 Jan 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged to X(ii) List. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7 Apr 1954 and discharged to X(ii) List 17 Apr 1954. TSDF to NZ Roll 10 Sep 1954. TSFD to NZ Base HQ granted a further three months extension of service dating from 28 Oct 1954 and struck off the NZ Roll. TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 103 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2551 was sent on 29 Aug to his given address in Kaitaia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RATU, William T | 203841 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Pupuke Northland 2 Aug 1929. Freezing worker for R&W Hellaby Westfield, Auckland. Came from Mangere. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA while undergoing training. Had some breaches of discipline before embarkation. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and M/I to NZRTU. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and posted to NZ Tpt Platoon 20 Jan 1951. M/I 10– (NZ) Tpt Coy from NZ Tpt Platoon 24 Sep 1951. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951 Further breaches of discipline. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 332 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jul 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ GSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RAUKAWA, Maui William | 621761 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Ratana, near Whanganui 13 Aug 1933. Served in CMT then in 1Bn Wellington West Coast Regt. Labourer for Mr D. Davis, Castlecliff, Whanganui. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai on RNZAF Hastings for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954.MI to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Failed to comply with Routine and Standing Orders on occasion. Granted 12 days R&R leave 30 Dec 1955–10 Jan 1956 inclusive. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12–15 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served in Korea one year 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Joined Regular Force 1 Aug 1957. Posted to 1 NZ Regt FARELF. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. Served in 1 Bn NZ Regt, HQ Coy. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook for RTNZ and disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Discharged 24 Mar 1960 at own request and placed on the Regular Force Reserve 2 Apr 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 5 May 1996 aged 63. Buried in Te Mangungu Anglican Church Cemetery, Turakina Beach Road. |
| RAVEN, Thomas Charles Money | 6330 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Eltham, Taranaki 19 Dec 1926. Living at Te Kuiti when he enlisted in the RNZN 10 Dec 1942 as a Boy 2nd Class. Served in Leander and Achilles Nov 1943–Apr 1944. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 18 Jun 1944 and to Able Seaman 18 Mar 1945. Also served in Achilles in the Commonwealth fleet stationed in Japanese waters as part of the British Commonwealth Pacific Fleet. Served in Seaman Branch. Drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952. Travelled to Korean waters via Hong Kong. Radar operator. Served Mainly on the Korean west coast. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Australia and arrived in Devonport 29 Aug 1953. Acting Sub-Lieutenant 15 Jun 1959, sent to Britain additional for SD Officers course at Greenwich and Sub-Lieutenant 27 Dec 1960. Joined Otago in the UK, 1960. Also served on Royalist as Lieutenant during Confrontation in 1965. Qualified on Aircraft Controllers Course and was also awarded a RNZN Bridge Watch keeping Certificate. Later Lieutenant Commander 30 Jun 1969. Appointed to NZF SEA (Singapore) 1974. Appointed Staff Operations Officer and Navigation Direction Officer at the Office of the Commodore, Auckland. Appointed MBE (Mil) NY Hons 1980, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (NE), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, NZAFA with clasp, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Discharged 7 May 1984 and placed on the Retired List after 41 years of service years’ service in RNZN having contributed a wealth of experience to both personnel and operational administration. Re-employed for Exercise South Seas in 1986. Died Auckland on 5 Jul 2018 aged 91 years. His funeral service was held in the Naval Memorial Chapel of St Christopher, HMNZS Philomel (Naval Base), Queens Parade, Devonport, on 13 Jul 2018. |
| RAWIRI, Albert | 535474 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Matamata 23 Apr 1932. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 17 Nov 1954 and was discharged direct to unit from 25 Canadian FDS 26 Nov 1944. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Dannevirke 21 Feb 1972 in his 39th year. |
| RAWIRI, Wana Frank | 204153 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born Whakatane 22 Aug 1927. Employed as a labourer for NZ Farmers Fertilizer Ltd, Te Papapa, Auckland. Came from Onehunga, Auckland. Enlisted 15 Jun 1951 in the Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Kore. Flew from Darwin 20 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on several occasions. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 16 Dec 1952 and placed on X(iii) List for RTNZ on furlough. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 31 Dec 1952 and was discharged 6 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Mar for RTNZ (furlough) and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Admitted Auckland Public Hosp 28 Jun 1953, TSFD to Papakura Camp Hosp re-admitted Auckland Public Hosp and was discharged 14 Jul 1953. Re-emplaned Auckland 29 Jul 1953 for Korea on via Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea and again served in 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Showed further disregard for Routine and Standing Orders. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZRTU 28 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 Jun 1954. Served in Korea two years 166 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1954. Died (Location unknown) 18 Mar 2003 aged 75 years. |
| RAWLE, Bernard | 13339 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2056 | 04/07/2057 | Born Pontycymer, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK, 4 Apr 1921. He was a farm worker before he joined the RN Provisionally enlisted in the Royal Navy 4 Apr 1938 to 2 Sep 1939 and fully accepted with Service Number D/JX151240 on 4 Sep 1939 the day he turned 18 years old. Served in Norfolk (heavy cruiser) 26 Oct 1937–9 May 1939. He then served in Devonshire (heavy cruiser) and took part in the campaign in Norway and was under air attack near Bergen and Trondheim also in Narvik, Namsos and Tromso areas. Deployed to intercept Vichy French warships off Dakar. In Aug 1942 she took part in Distant Cover for the first convoy to Russia and in Nov sunk the German commerce raider Atlantis (Schiff 16) north of Ascension Island where it was in the process of refuelling U–126. Advanced to Able Seaman 9 Jan 1942; advanced to Leading Seaman 6 Dec 1941; advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 14 Sep 1942. Served in Drake 28 Sep 1942–28 Dec 1943. Drafted to Illustrious (carrier) 29 Dec 1943 and sailed to join the Eastern Fleet on 31 Jan 1944 at Trincomalee. She then took part in operations against the Japanese in Java. He returned to Britain and served in Wakeful (destroyer) 28 Dec 1944–15 Mar 1946. He also served in Impregnable and Vanguard Britain’s last battleship. Discharged ‘Free” 19 Apr 1951 to enter the RNZN. Award 1939–45Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (Burma) and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN on 20 Apr 1951, granted the rate of Able Seaman and advanced to Petty Officer on successive days. His first ship on arrival in NZ was Bellona. He later served in Turoa, Tui. Most of these postings were of short duration. In Feb 1955 Petty Officer Rawle was a member of the Naval Shooting Team that competed at the National Rifle Association meeting at Trentham. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 10 May 1957. Drafted to Royalist 25 May 1957 and served in the Second Commission of Royalist in Japanese, Korean and Malaysian waters May 1957 to Jul 1958. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 16 Apr 1957. On RTNZ he continued to serve in Philomel until Discharged to RA 19 Apr 1961. On discharge from the RNZN he returned to “Hazel” Bungalow, Boverton, Llantwit Major, South Wales., in Britain. His service in Royalist during the Second Commission entitled him to the following medals NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. There is no info that these medals were issued to Chief Petty Officer Rawle. |
| RAWLINSON, Gordon Robert | 203894 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Whanganui 19 Mar 1927. Served in RNZAF as an Aircraftman 1st Class (Service No NZ 461712) as a carpenter for one year. Carpenter for Penrose Construction Co, Ltd, of Penrose. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 as a Sapper, RNZE. Underwent training at Papakura, Linton and Waiouru camps. Posted to RNZE Engr Constr Sec, NZ Base HQ 5 Oct 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde for journey to Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Lance Corporal Temporary Corporal 1 Jan 1951. To be Corporal, Temporary Sergeant while 2i/c Engr Constr Section 28 Jan 1951. Promoted Sub Sergeant 28 Feb 1951. M/O NZ Base HQ, Pusan, attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) 13 Aug 1951. CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea to Australia. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce and discharged 6 Aug 1952. Living at Bulls circa 1990. Died Bulls 20 May 2016. Age 89 years. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2555, sent to his given address was returned from the Onehunga address on 30 Aug 1957 and is still at Trentham to this day. Came from Bulls, died at Ranfurly Rest Home, Auckland, aged 89 years. |
| RAWSON, Eugene Robert (Buster) | 12468 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Tokomaru Bay 3 Jun 1929. Employed as a garage assistant before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Initial sea service in Bellona 1 Jun 1949–3 Feb 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 4 Feb 1950, promoted Able Seaman 28 Feb 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland together with Tutira for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He was a Pom-pom gun crewman on Pukaki, Oct 1950. RTNZ 3 Dec 1950 and then served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–2 Aug 1951. Attended a course in HMAS Watson and shortly after his RTNZ served in Tui. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. The remainder of his service was in Philomel and in Irirangi 28 Sep 1953–26 Sep 1954. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Went to Live in Taneatua. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Auckland 4 Jan 2012 aged 82 years. |
| RAWSON, Stratford Milson | 203566 | Corporal | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 22/06/2051 | Possibly Born NSW, Australia as his father nominated as his NOK lived in Northbridge, NSW, Australia. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and entered Camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Sigs Troop, RNZ Sigs, Operator Wireless and Line attached to Fd Regt RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ on either 11 or 16 Jun (both dates given on ER 17) and arrived in NZ on 30 Jun 1951. He was returned as an OCTU Candidate. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent C/–Bank of New South Wales, Papakura. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Nov 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RAY, John Lawrence | 203567 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/12/2054 | Born Waihi 25 Jul 1929. Attested 27 Jul 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Technical Assistant. Was promoted Lance Bombardier, Bombardier and Sergeant. Also served in 163 Bty. Was Sergeant instructor in CATC in that speciality in Kure, Japan for 6 months in 1952. Slightly wounded by a Chinese shell fragment just below the left nipple. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 to attend an officer training course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 6 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 26 Mar 1953. Was appointed Section Leader, Troop leader, then Gun Position Officer. Promoted Acting Captain and appointed acting Battery Captain. Was Second in Command at Hiro (Japan) during the last few months in 1954 while waiting for discharge in the UK. Gave up waiting after three or four months and come back to NZ for discharge as Lieutenant. RTNZ for medical reasons ETD 28 Dec 1954 and deplaned Auckland 31 Dec 1954. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Retired List, 2 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. At Te Aroha in Nov 2001. Died Hamilton 26 Jun 2017 aged 88 years. |
| RAYMOND, Alan Ronald | 203568 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 6 Mar 1926. Carpenter employed by H.E. Haughey & Co, Onehunga, Auckland. Enlisted 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt as a Driver Operator, then served in 161 Bty. To be Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier while appointed Survey Sergeant. 9 Jul 1951. To be Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant while survey Sergeant 9 Sep 1951. Promoted Sergeant 9 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU commissioning course. Deplaned Auckland 9 Feb 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Course was held at Army Schools. Trentham and at Waiouru Camp. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, on 15 Apr 1952. Re-emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Re-entered Korea 21 Jul 1953 and re-joined 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 21 May 1953 and to Lieutenant the same day. Embarked Kure 2 Aug 1953 in HMNZS Hawea for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served in Korea two years 109 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Mar 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Pakuranga, Auckland, 27 Nov 2010 aged 84 years. |
| RAYNER, Kenneth Stewart | 208242 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Pleasant Point, South Canterbury 1 Jan 1923. Farmer on family farm in Timaru. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkations Roll Vol.13, p.103. Attested 11 Sep 1941 and entered camp 1 Oct 1941 and issued with Service No 453067. His parents consented to his serving overseas on 10 Nov 1943. Embarked 12 Jan 1944 in 11th Reinforcements, B Coy, No.3 Pl. Entered Egypt ex HMT 82 and also served in Italy. Embarked 16 Jan 1946 and disembarked 10 Feb 1946. Discharged Wellington 10 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a butcher for Canterbury Frozen Meat Coy, Pareora. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 31 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 and disembarked Korea 4 Sep 1951. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 28 Feb 1952 and was discharged to unit 2 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Jul 1952 and to Lance Corporal 6 Dec 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSDF to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953 and M/I 7 Apr 1954 and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953. Served in Korea one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Springbrook near Timaru 28 Sep 1962 aged 39 years. |
| REABURN, Dudley David | 206014 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Palmerston North 23 Aug 1927. Letterpress machinist, for H.L. Young, Broadway, Palmerston N orth. Served in RNZAF with Service No 451893. Discharged after six months at own request. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. His training was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Had some failures to comply with ROs and SOs. Little information has been found regarding his service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 15 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 1 May 1992 aged 65 years. |
| READ, Alan Ernest | 888490 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ashburton, 24 Apr 1934. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel then served in Bellona, Hawea, where he advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Jan 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He then served in Toroa, Philomel and Pegasus. Drafted 5 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean water but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince and in Royalist once more advancing to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 14 Jul 1960. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| READ, Harry William | 33185 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 06/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born New Plymouth 10 Nov 1924. Initial TF service in 2nd Taranaki Regt with Service No 64925 for one month. Served during WWII from 31 May 1944 in RNZN (Service No 9788). Served in HMS Drake (in the UK31 Oct 1944–5 Mar 1945. HMS Mayina (a shore based holding unit for destroyer crews in Colombo, Ceylon) and HMS Lanka (a shore radio station near Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). RTNZ to Philomel 16 Oct 1945. Highest rank achieved was Able Seaman. Also served in BCOF, embarked 28 Aug 1947 for service in Japan, in 5 NZ Engr Company, NZE with Service No 649250. Also served in 3 Bn NZ Regt in Japan. Was Sapper then Private. Embarked Japan 3 Jul 1948 for RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 10 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 15 Sep 1948. Joined Regular Force circa 1948 and was a CD Constr Sqn. To ND Constr Sqn 1 Aug 1949. Involved with housing construction particularly at Waikato Camp (Ngaruawahia) through late 1949, 1950 and 1951. Also involved in wharf duties in Jun and Jul 1951. Painter from Northern Military District, Constr Sqn. M/O 27 Sep 1953 on secondment to Kayforce. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ, attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt 15 Oct 1954 and entered Korea 16 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ from 28 Fd Engr Regt 18 Dec 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney, Australia and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to ND Constr Troop, RNZE at Papakura Camp. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 28 Apr 1959 and to Lance Corporal 28 Jul 1959. Serving in ND Constr Troop as Corporal Painter and Decorator 28 Aug 1962. Discharged from Northern Engr Troop Papakura 10 Nov 1971 having reached retiring age for rank. Died Papakura, 27 May 1996. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and UN Korea Medal only (NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| READ, John Denis | 13992 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Manchester, UK, 2 Dec 1925. Surgeon Lieutenant (M.B., Ch.B. with seniority from 9 Aug 1949) A short service commission Officer. Appointed to Rotoiti on 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for second deployment of Rotoiti to Korean waters. Operated on appendicitis case shortly after midnight at sea assisted by Commissioned Supply Officer J.H. Craig. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Sent to the UK on course and held at Maori from 10 Oct 1953. Appointed to Royalist as a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later served in RNZAF. It is not known if he received any medallic awards for his service. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Whangaparaoa, on 9 Jul 2001 in his 76th year. |
| READ, Mervyn Ernest | 203613 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 07/12/2051 | Born Awanui, Northland 25 Sep 1926. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in Force HQ Signals Troop as a Field Linesman. To be RTNZ for medical reasons as a cot case. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1951 and admitted Australian Armed Forces Repatriation Hospital, Concord, Sydney on way back to NZ. Disembarked from SS Monowai at Auckland 11 Dec 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Dec 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Whangarei. Attended Re-union parade in London, 21 Jul 1999. Living in Whangarei in Aug 2000. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Cairnfield Rest Home, Whangarei. 24 Jun 2021 aged 95 years. |
| READ, Quentin Clifford | 207772 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/12/2051 | Born Christchurch 5 Nov 1926. Carpenter from Christchurch. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty Observation Post. To be RTNZ from Iwakuni as a medical evacuee with ETD 18 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1951 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Aug 1952. Returned to his home in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Beckenham, Christchurch. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2559 was sent to an address in Christchurch on 29 Aug 1957. Died Christchurch Public hospital after a long illness, 4 Dec 1999. Loyal supporter and joined in all activities of the Christchurch branch of the NZKVA. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REARDON, Frederick John | 208757 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 30/08/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Hawera 7 Oct 1924. Came from Normanby, Taranaki. Bushman employed by Houston Bros., Hari Hari, West Coast, South Island. Attested 10 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Served in Div HQ Transport Platoon. Also served in 10 NZ Tpt Coy in B Platoon. Failed to comply with ROs and SOs during his service in Korea. Awarded detention. (Published ROs 50-1953 Part II dated 27 May 1953.) Had a catalogue of errors. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Harewood 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Raetihi, 11 Feb 1999 aged 74 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Raetihi 11 Feb 1999 aged 47 years. |
| REARDON, Leslie Ernest Martin | 211320 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born 4 Oct 1925. Served in BCOF, Japan. (651545, Private, 2 Div Pos. Unit, NZ Engineers. Farm hand from Manaia, Taranaki. Next-of-kin Mrs E.D. Reardon (mother), Manaia. Emplaned 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Hamilton 30 Aug 1997. Buried in RSE Section Hamilton Park Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). WWII medals may only be War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. |
| REARDON, Patrick | 817847 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born 14 Jul 1931. Came from Christchurch. Served in CMT and then became a serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 to fly to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni circa 28 Mar 1953. Posted to RNZASC and served in a NZ Transport unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ 1 Dec 1954. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni Circa 14 Dec 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 12 Dec 1954 and posted to a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2561 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Shirley, Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. Died 1993. |
| REARDON, William | 206705 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 15/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Patea, Taranaki 14 Jul 1926. Transport driver for Godfrey Phillips, Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 21 May 1952. Accidentally injured in vehicle accident 20 Feb 1953 and admitted 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged direct to unit 21 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Jun 1953 and appointed 2i/c Section then to Lance Corporal 30 Oct 1953. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 31 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2562 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Patea but was returned to Base records where it remains today. Died 15 May 1991 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REDFEARN, Bruce Andrew | 207014 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Christchurch 19 Jul 1920. Served in Territorial Force 1936–40, 2 NZEF 1940–45, Embarked with 2nd Echelon, 23 Canterbury Bn (Private., Service No 10275) on first half of 1940. Noted as a general engineer and gardener. Served in the Territorial Force 1949–61. Carpenter from Nelson. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Served in Kayforce 1952–54. Awarded Military Medal (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). The Citation for the Military Medal reads as follows: “Sergeant Redfearn was Battery Signal Sergeant with 163 Battery. He brought with him a very wide experience gained during the campaigns of 1939–45 and afterwards when he voluntarily served in the Territorial Force. From the time when he joined the Regiment it was evident that he would prove a great asset. Selfless, conscientious to a remarkable degree, he continually gave unstintingly of his talents and considerable ability. During the period July–October 1952, 163 Battery supported 3 Battalion, Royal Australian Infantry in the line. It was a period of particular aggressiveness on both sides. The heavy enemy shell and mortar fire meant that lines to the observation posts were being continually cut. Under these circumstances the outstanding qualities of this NCO were soon demonstrated. Quite regardless of the enemy fire, Sergeant Redfearn went out constantly day and night, organising, advising and working tirelessly and by his splendid example inspiring his men to great efforts. Much credit for the effectiveness of the artillery fire in stopping dangerous raids throughout this period must go to this NCO. By his devotion to duty, technical efficiency and personal courage have been of a very high order.” The citation was copied from K Force Despatches, May 2003. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. SOS Kayforce 19 Feb 1954 and re-posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2563 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Tahunanui, Nelson. |
| REDMAN, Richard Ernest | 13877 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Farnham, Surrey, UK, on 22 Mar 1921. Employed as a woodworking machinist before he entered the RN on 26 Aug 1941. After training he was drafted to Fidelity, a former French merchantman, converted for use as a special operations vessel. He had three short tours with this ship with a maximum of six weeks during 1942. Also served in Eaglet, shore station and in Victory III and served in LST 159 from Feb–Oct 1943 (occupation of Sicily) and Drake IV where he served in LST 415 Nov 1943–Dec 1944 (Anzio advanced landings and invasion of Normandy.) Drafted to Dunluce Castle an accommodation ship moored in the Home Fleet anchorage. His final time at sea in the RN was in Ranee an escort carrier 27 Oct 1945–23 Mar 1946 which was mainly used for ferrying aircraft then converted for trooping duties for the whole time Steward Redman was aboard. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 5 Jun 1946. His WWII Service awards are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori as a Steward on 14 Aug 1952. He served initially in Philomel and Tamaki and was then drafted to Kaniere which was in the Reserve Fleet but was being made ready for further service. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. On RTNZ on 2 Mar 1953 he stayed in her until 15 May 1954. Also served in Tamaki and Kiwi. Drafted to Bellona 5 Sep 1955 and was one of the crew to sail this ship to Britain to return her to the RN. Many of those in Bellona became the crew who brought Royalist to NZ being involved in the Suez troubles on the way. Royalist had to divert via South Africa to come back to NZ. He then served in Black Prince and Philomel and returned to Maori 25 Jun 1958 for DEE on 13 Aug 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (ME), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| REDSHAW, William Leslie | 206934 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/09/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 16 Sep 1928. Traffic assistant NZ Railways, Nuhaka, Hawkes Bay. Attested 28 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. M/I to RNZEME School Trentham Camp for Corps Training 28 May–29 Aug 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Remained in NZRTU until posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 19543 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 18 Feb 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 30 Apr and was discharged direct to his unit 6 May 1953 (acute Bronchitis). Promoted L Bombardier 31 Aug 1953. Temporary Bombardier and appointed Bty Vehicle Mechanic 13 Nov 1952 and to Bombardier 19 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 19 May 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 23 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 296 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Manurewa, 15 May 1999 aged 70 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REDWOOD, Dennis Frederick Arthur | 13841 | Signalman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, on 19 Jul 1926. Entered the RN on 7 Jun 1944 and underwent initial training in Royal Arthur. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 2 Sep 1944. Served in Duke, Scotia and Drake shore stations. Was sent to Australia and was serving in Golden Hind (RN Shore base in Sydney) and served in HMAS Rushcutter. Drafted to Rame Head (a RN Repair ship) 10 Mar 1946–12 Jan 1947. Returned to Britain served in Drake and was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 7 Apr 1947. Entered RNZN at Maori in London 29 May 1952 as Signalman. Served in HMS Pembroke 30 May–25 Jul 1952 before returning to Maori and coming to NZ. Embarked Glasgow 19 Aug 1952 on the Captain Cook On arrival in Auckland he served in Philomel, Irirangi and Tamaki before being drafted to Pukaki 18 Aug 1953. Sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service with the British Far East Fleet in Korean waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. He then served in Tamaki, Philomel and HMAS Cerberus 15 Jul–3 Oct 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Provisional) 15 Jul 1955. Drafted to Bellona 5 Oct 1955 and was a crewman in the ship when it was returned to the RN in 1956. Many of the crew of Bellona were TSFD to Royalist and sailed this ship back to NZ. On RTNZ he then served in Wakefield (briefly) and Philomel being advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 9 May 1958 and to Yeoman of Signals 9 May 1959. He served in Kaniere and advanced to C Yeoman on 1 Mar 1960. Also served in Taranaki and then again in Philomel. Drafted to Taranaki again 18 Feb 1965–17 Jun 1966 and served in this ship in Malaysian waters during Confrontasi. Qualifying service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 29 Jun 1966. Advanced to Chief Radio Supervisor (Temporary) 28 Apr 1965. Qualifying service in Taranaki 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. GSM 1962 Medal with Borneo clasp issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Discharged to RA 15 Oct 1969. Awarded UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), GSM 1962 (Borneo) and Naval LS&GC Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and PJM. On discharge from the RNZN he remained in Auckland. |
| REECE, Neil Dean | 15113 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hawera 2 Nov 1936. Farm worker before he enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 27 May 1954. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel 13 Dec 1954 for further training. Drafted Black Prince 14 Jan 1955–7 Mar 1956. Drafted to Kiwi and advanced to Able Seaman 8 Mar 1956–17 Apr 1956 sent on course to HMAS Watson, Australia 19 Apr–21 Jun 1956. On RTNZ was in Philomel 22 Jun 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to take part on exercises with the RAN and then served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Later served in Tamaki, Philomel and in May 1960 went to the UK to become part of the crew that brought Otago back to New Zealand making Dunedin the first port of call on arrival back in country. DEE 15 Nov 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| REED, Albert John Davidson | 11048 | Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Whakatane 27 Jan 1925. Employed as a fireman but it is not known if that was with the NZ Railways or in a Fire Brigade. Entered the RNZN on 8 Nov 1945 as a Stoker 2nd Class on a 12-year engagement. Underwent initial training in Tamaki then Philomel. Drafted to Achilles 22 Mar–18 May 1946 but may not have been in her during the final visits to NZ ports before the ship was returned to Britain. Drafted to Black Prince 24 May 1946 and advanced to Acting Stoker on 18 Nov 1946 and to Stoker 1st Class backdated to 8 Aug 1946. Between 3 Feb 1947 and 25 Feb 1949 he served either in Bellona or Philomel and being advanced to Stoker Mechanic and to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) then to Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Nov 1949 while in Bellona. Also served in Kiwi 26 Feb–6 May 1949. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 7 Jul 1949 and was possibly an instructor and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 18 Jul 1949, to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 18 Jul 1950 and to Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class on 18 Jul 1951. He RTNZ and was stationed in Philomel 19 Aug–23 Oct 1951 and was then drafted to Bellona on 24 Oct 1951. Advanced to Mechanic 2nd Class on 18 Jan 1952 (was this later Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class). Drafted to Philomel 12 and advanced to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Jan 1953. He also served in Olphert and Tamaki and was drafted to Pukaki 26 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland onto serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ 21 May 1956. Served in Philomel 24 Sep 1956–31 Mar 1957. Drafted 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed on 20 May 1957 from Devonport to serve in Malayan and Japanese/ Korean waters during the second commission. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until 10 Nov 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Nov 1958–10 Jul 1960. Royalist and Philomel again twice and was discharged to RA on 1 Mar 1962. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 21 Nov 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| REED, Barry George | 327746 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 31 Aug 1932. Employed as a glass beveller for Smith and Smith, Auckland. TRained in 2nd Intake CMT. Served as TF soldier in 9 Coast Regt RNZA. Attested 4 May 1952 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements and was posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1954. M/O from NZRTU to 10 NZ Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Sep 1954. M/I to his unit 12 Sep 1954. Had a few breaches of discipline while in service. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal as Storeman 26 Oct 1955 and then to Lance Corporal 31 Jan 1956. Reduced to rank of Driver 13 Mar 1956. M/O to NZ Base HQ 9 Sep 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1956 and reposted to Territorial Force Unit. Died Takapuna, 8 Jun 1996 aged 54 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| REED, Brian Neville | 15092 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born New Plymouth 3 Sep 1938. Was employed as a junior salesman before he entered the RNZN on 8 Apr 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class aged 15 years and 3 months. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Pukaki 27 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 as a Junior Seaman aged 16 when deployed to Korean waters. Gunner's loading number on the 4-inch gun. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 3 Mar 1956. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 May 1956. Served in Philomel 14 Aug 1956–14 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist 20 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage. Advanced to Able Seaman on 4 Jun 1957 and to Acting Leading Seaman on 6 Jun 1957. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 he remained in Royalist until 27 Nov 1958. He then served in Lachlan and advanced to Leading Seaman 6 Jul 1959. Served in Philomel 20 Aug 1960–15 Jul 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jan 1961. He also served in Lachlan, Otago and Royalist again. He was in HMAS Watson 4 Oct 1963–1 Jul 1964. Served in Philomel, Taranaki and in COMAUCK. DEE 2 Sep 1968 and left the RNZN in the rate of Chief Petty Officer Diving Instructor. Medal Entitlement, British Empire Medal (NY Hons 1967), NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M). Living at Rotorua in 2006. |
| REED, Charles William | 13829 | Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Deptford, London, UK, 9 Jan 1919. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service No C/KY90695 for 12 years from 5 Feb 1937. He served in Sheffield (cruiser) 24 Aug 1937 to 11 Sep 1941. Unlike most RN ships of her time, her fittings were made of stainless steel instead of the more traditional brass. This was an attempt to reduce the amount of cleaning required on the part of the crew. She was called Shinny Sheff. He was involved in the Norwegian campaign, patrols in the English Channel and took part in the Battle of Spartivento against the Italians. In May 1941 Sheffield took part in sinking Bismarck and narrowly avoided torpedoes from Ark Royal’s aircraft. Advanced from Stoker 2nd Class to Leading Stoker (Temporary). Served in Lamerton (Hunt-class destroyer) 27 Jan 1941–31 Mar 1943 and was part of the escort for Russian convoy PQ13 and other similar convoys. He was also involved in Operation Torch the invasion of North Africa and came under enemy air attack. Lamerton also assisted in sinking U–443. He served ashore In Hannibal (Algiers) and then St Angelo (Malta) and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 23 Jul 1943 and to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary). His next ship was Meynell (destroyer) 22 Jan 1945–31 May 1946. Was in Pembroke on 1 Jun 1946 when he advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent). Served in Leander after it had been returned to the RN and later in 1948 he served in Stag (Haifa) in LCT 413. Discharged 12 Apr 1949 as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On leaving the RN he was a Police Constable in North Riding Constabulary, Yorkshire and then was a Bus Conductor. Came to NZ and entered the RNZN 13 May 1952 in Philomel. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic and then to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the next two days. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953–6 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong to Japan. Served mainly on west coast Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Drafted to Bellona 7 May 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 23 Dec 1957 with Gratuity. Later served in ML P3551, Stawell, Rotoiti, Lachlan and Pukaki. Discharged to RA 12 May 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 20 Nov 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Takapuna 4 Dec 2006 in his 87th year. |
| REED, Eric Ian | 204643 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 08/04/2055 | Born Taupiri, Waikato, 8 Aug 1930. Coal Miner at Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements and was posted to RNZASC during training. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan via New Guinea and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul, entered Korea 25 Jul and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. Admitted 35 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Aug 1953. Discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 7 Sep 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9–21 Sep 1953 and was discharged direct to 10 Tpt Coy. Had some difficulty adhering to Routine and Standing Orders. Accidentally injured 6 Apr 1954 and admitted to 4 Canadian Fd Amb. Discharged to unit 7 Apr 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Amb 23 Oct 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med unit and was discharged to unit 27 Nov 1954. Had one more short stay in 3 Canadian Fd Amb 10–14 Jan 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 282 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papatoetoe, Auckland, 3 Apr 1985 aged 54 years. Buried Papatoetoe Cemetery. |
| REED, Roy Rex | 13574 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 02/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Plymouth, on 5 May 1935. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 31 Dec 1950 and like others was probably sent on leave without pay until between 18 and 25 Jan 1951. After completing his training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 15 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea (then in the Reserve Fleet) 30 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 5 Nov 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but he stayed in this ship until 2 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel, Black Prince and advanced to A 5 Jan 1955. He then sent to HMAS Rushcutter on course 13 May–25 Aug 1955. On RTNZ he was in Philomel briefly and the drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and sailed in Bellona to Britain where the ship was returned to the RN. After a four-month stay in HMS Vernon (at that time the RN Diving School) and then became a member of the crew of Royalist 17 Apr 1956–25 Mar 1957. When Royalist sailed for NZ she was held up in the Mediterranean because of the Suez crisis. On RTNZ he then served in Black Prince, Pukaki, Philomel and Endeavour, then served in Otago 9 Feb 1962–26 Apr 1964. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 12 Jul 1963. DEE 4 May 1965. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at Ranfurly Veterans Rest Home, Auckland, on 20 Dec 2017 aged 82 years. His memorial service at Bell Block, New Plymouth on 23 Dec 2017. |
| REEDY, Alexander David (Alex or Oz) | 551868 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast, 24 May 1933. Served in 11th CMT intake 24 Sep 1953–15 Mar 1954 then serving TF soldier in 1 Wellington Regt. Waterside Worker in Maritime Cargo Workers, Wellington. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while training in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gun Number Fox 3 gun. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 29 Oct 1954. Did not adhere to Routine and Standing Orders. Served as a driver in HQ Platoon. Served in Gloucester Valley area. M/O to NZ Base HQ 10 Nov 1956 and CTBA to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Feb 1956 RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1956 and posted to TF Unit, Hawkes Bay Regiment. Living in Ruatoria in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died at Te Puia Springs Hospital 20 Nov 2018 aged 85 years. |
| REEDY, Jacob Hauraki (Jake/Jay) | 688516 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born 1933 Ruatoria?. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea circa 24 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1956 for RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned NZ 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 222 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1956, posted to TF Unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2568 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ruatoria. Died in Perth, Australia, 25 Jun 1999 aged 55-1956 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| REEDY, Pona Patukia | 34049 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Waiapu, 6 Jan 1930. Came from Ruatoria. Regular Force soldier. Served as a driver in RNZASC. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Embarked Sasebo and sailed 2–3 days and disembarked Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 16 Oct 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings and flew via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 57 days. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 1 Dec 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Died Wairoa, 26 Jul 2002 aged 72 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| REEDY, Sam | 206547 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Apr 1953 for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam, New Guinea, to Sydney. Deplaned 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2569 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ruatoria. Also played Rugby for Ngati Porou East Coast team. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REENBERG, Lawrence Kay (Laurie) | 206098 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Living in Masterton before enlisting for WWII Service. Also served in 2 NZEF artillery Reinforcements (Gunner, Service No 28812, 3rd Embarkation Roll, 2 NZEF. 1 Jul 1940–31 Mar 1941). Shepherd from Masterton. At the time of his enlistment in 2 NZEF his mother was possibly working at New Zealand House, C/- The Strand, London. His name is listed in the Third Roll of WWII Army Embarkations. He was a Bombardier present at El Alamein and photographed the firing of No.3 Gun, C Troop 47 Bty 5 Fd Regt on the night of 23 Oct 1942 at El Alamein. This picture is at National Library, Wellington. WWII Medals not known at this time but could include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Died Rotorua, 7 Oct 1998. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Wellington, 7 Oct 1998. |
| REES, Alexander James | 208028 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki 6 Jul 1929. Came from Dunedin. Ex T.F. soldier. Enlisted during Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere at Wellington bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on entering Korea. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Embarked SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Australia and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 12 Mar 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 20 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2571 was sent to his address in Dunedin on 29 Aug 1957. |
| REEVE, Francis Alfred (Frank) | 206809 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Inglewood on 6 Jul 1929. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight (Teal flying boat) to Sydney. Continued by civil air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 12 Jun 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Troop Signals NCO. 18 Feb 1954. Embarked SS Taiyuan 18 Feb 1954 for travel to Sydney, Australia and flew from Sydney to RTNZ deplaning Auckland 12 Mar 1954. He was one of 19 who sailed in SS Taiyuan from Japan to Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 17 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2572 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his address in Inglewood. Living in Hawera in 1996. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Hawera 16 Jun 2017, aged 87 years. |
| REEVE, Murray Leonard | 206810 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/06/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Wellington 4 Jul 1928 and came from Island Bay. Employed as a wool Classer for Wright Stevenson & Co, Wellington. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement for the 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Jun 1952, entered Korea 22 Jun 1952 and M/I to his unit. Admitted 26 Canadian Fd Amb 18 Dec 1952, TSFD to 26 ADS and discharged direct to unit 23 Dec 1952. worked in the 10 Tpt Coy Q Store. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal Storeman 27 Apr 1953 to Temporary Corporal Storeman 2 Aug 1953 and to Corporal 13 Nov 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Nov 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Nov 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Embarked SS Taiyuan 19 Feb 1954 for travel to Australia and completed RTNZ deplaning Wellington 12 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 279 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2573 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Island Bay, Wellington. Died in the Wellington Workingmen's' Club, 25 Aug 2004 aged 76 years with several his workmates present. |
| REEVES, Ernest (Ernie) | 12783 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Paddington, London 12 Dec 1925. Was employed with a furniture removable company before he entered the Royal Navy on 15 Jun 1943 with service Number P/JX 519593. He served in the RN until 17 Nov 1946 and reached the rate of Able Seaman but where he served, or in which ships he served is not known at this time. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London on a five-year engagement on 29 May 1949. Drafted to Tutira 9 Jun 1949 and was one of the crew who sailed the ship to NZ arriving 25 Aug 1949. He left the ship on 7 Apr 1950 (RUN) and did not return to Philomel until 13 May 1950. He was then returned to Tutira on 30 Jun 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) A shell that had jammed in the barrel of an Oerlikon gun exploded injuring himself and his No.2, pitting the hand of his No.2 with hundreds of minute pieces of cordite and damaging his eyes. RTNZ 30 May 1951 and was drafted to Philomel to work in the Reserve Fleet 24 Aug 1951. RUN the second time 12 Sep 1951. He was recovered and returned to Philomel 8 Oct 1951. RUN the third time 18 Feb 1951 and was loose until 27 Nov 1952. One wonders whether there were pressures inside the RNZN at that time to cause him to leave the service in this manner. He was recovered and served again in Philomel, Black Prince and was DEE in Maori 8 Jun 1954. He returned to NZ and was living at Orewa, 2003. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| REEVES, George Ritchie Dickson | 13565 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Petone, Wellington, on 16 Nov 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950. Although his posting card does not say this he, like several others at that time, was immediately sent on Leave Without Pay until mid to late Jan 1951 as Tamaki was not open for the new entrants. Underwent initial training in Tamaki until 29 Jul 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 30 Jul–4 Aug 1951 and he returned to Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1951–29 May 1952. Drafted to Philomel but worked in Hawea 30 May–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 16 May 1953. On RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 he remained in his ship until drafted to Philomel 2 Nov 1953. He was discharged PUNS 7 Dec 1953, was granted 30 days invaliding leave and went to his parent’s home in Naenae, Lower Hutt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| REEVES, William John (Bill) | 206548 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Travelled with Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Platoon Commander, 9 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 19 Dec 1953 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Living at Taita, Lower Hutt in Nov 2001. Died Taita, Lower Hutt, 22 Jun 2003. |
| REID, Clifford | 802322 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 04/03/2055 | Born Dunollie, West Coast, South Island 10 May 1933. Mine trucker, State Coal Mines, Rewanui. Came from Cobden, Greymouth. Serving TF soldier. Attested 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements and posted to RNZ Sigs as a Signalman. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. M/O NZRTU, posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 14 Oct and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 26 Dec 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. To be RTNZ for Compassionate reasons. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Dec 1954. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on an aircraft for RTNZ and deplaned Ohakea 4 Mar 1955 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas 151 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Mar 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Darwin 19 May 1985 aged 52 years. |
| REID, Colin Andrew | 815984 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Born Nelson 30 Jan 1932. Employed as a baker for Caltex Oil Co, Dunedin. Serving TF soldier. Attested 22 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 29 Jan 1954 then TSFD to RNZASC 15 Feb 1954. M/O Burnham to enplanement (Flight 2) 6pm 20 Apr 1954. Travelled to Wellington from Lyttelton in overnight ferry. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas from Sydney. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr 1954, entered Korea 4 May 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 13 May 1954 and was discharged to unit 23 May 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDDS 20 Jul 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 27 Aug 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Admitted Brit Com Fd Hosp [sic] 5 Jan 1955 and was discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Feb 1955 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. TSFD to NZ Roll 29 Apr 1955. Emplaned Qantas at Iwakuni 8 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Harewood 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney, Served overseas one year 22 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Remained under medical treatment and was discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956. Attested 16 Mar 1963 in RF on 5-year engagement. Discharged at own request without payment 4 Nov 1964. Later awarded NZOSM. |
| REID, Franklin Tawhanga | 204269 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Taupo on 1 Sep 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce after 21st birthday and went to Papakura for training. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Artillery driver of Quad tractor for guns. Then changed to be a member of a gun crew of 162 Bty ‘C4’ (Gun No.4, C Troop). Promoted to Temporary Sergeant during tour. Served in many areas but was in Imjin area when Armistice was signed. Had three-days and nights fighting before the armistice came into effect. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney then by air to NZ. SOS Kayforce 24 Apr 1954 and posted Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Taupo 24 Feb 2013 aged 82 years. |
| REID, James Francis | 206706 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 10/06/2053 | Born 12 Sep 1930. Came from Rotorua. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington on 19 Apr 1952 to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight. A Troop, 161 Bty. Mentioned in Despatches (Supplement to the London Gazette, 1 Jun, 1953 and in the NZ Gazette, No.33, 11 Jun 1953) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korean gallant and distinguished services in Korea, operations during the period 1st July, 1952, to 28th February, 1953”. TSFD to NZ Roll (Medical) 23 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953 (Medical). Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 23 Sep 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2577 sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Rotorua. Died Wellington 31 Oct 1999. Buried Taita Cemetery, 3 Nov 1999. |
| REID, James Leslie | 203921 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born 13 Jan 1929, Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body circa 12 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He was at Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Sergeant J. Bragg (Bluff), Gunner Roger Wood (Christchurch) and Gunner J. Reid (Auckland) photographed firing the 51st round of a 101 gun salute for King George VI in 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waikato Hospice, Hillcrest, Hamilton, 5 Apr 2008 aged 79 years. |
| REID, John Curle | 14063 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born New Plymouth 19 Nov 1933. Was involved in farming at Waitara before he enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 Jan 1952. After his initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. In Philomel 12 Jan–27 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kiwi 28 Feb 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman 17 Apr 1953 and stayed with Kiwi until 21 Jul 1953. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 24 Jul–11 Dec 1953. On return to NZ was drafted to Bellona 22 Dec 1953–8 Jul 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 9 Jul 1954 and sailed from Auckland circa 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Far Eastern Fleet. Kaniere served in Korean waters Nov 1954–May 1955. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 but he stayed in Kaniere until 16 Jan 1956. Drafted to Tamaki 25 Jan 1956–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. He was then TSFD to Endeavour 3 Jul 1957 and sent on further course to Cerberus 4 Jul– 7 Nov 1957. Royalist sailed onto serve in Malayan Waters. Able Seaman Reid re-joined his ship 30 Nov 1957 and but missed the service in Korean waters as Royalist was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Drafted to Black Prince 11 Nov 1958. DEE 16 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| REID, John Maddison | 208948 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Durham, England 23 Feb 1927. Served in the RNZAF 5 May 1946–1 Jul 1947 with Service No 46766. Did not serve overseas. Driver for State Coal Company, Invercargill. Attested 16 Oct 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZ Sigs while in Burnham Camp. M/O from Burnham to emplanement (Flight No.8) 6pm 23 Mar 1954. Travelled from Lyttelton to Wellington in overnight ferry. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 3 Apr 1954, entered Korea 5 Apr 1954 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 8 Apr 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 19 Jul and was discharged to unit 13 Aug 1954. Re-admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13–18 Aug 1954 and was discharged to unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 9 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 14 Apr 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 45 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Attested 18 Jul 1957 in Regular Force for three years. Posted to 1 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Singapore and M/I Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. Later served in A Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. To be discharged on RTNZ (Army 224/3/3/MS dated 7 Dec 1959). Disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959 from TSS Captain Cook. TSFD to FR Reserve 2 Mar 1960 at his own request. Returned to Milton. Died suddenly on 3 Dec 1989. Buried in Omarama Cemetery, Otago. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM in 2006. |
| REID, Malcolm Beverly | 206549 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 24 Jan 1927. Came from Feilding. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded Traffic Long Service Medal with two clasps. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2580 sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Feilding. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2022. |
| REID, Reginald James | 206204 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Goomaling, Australia on 16 Mar 1926. Three years previous service in Australian Army. Cable jointer from Wellington. Miss M. A. Reid (sister), Cottersloe, Western Australia was nominated as his NOK when he enlisted in Kayforce at Linton. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Bombardier Wef 7 Jun 1951Sigs Sergeant 162 Bty. KILLED IN ACTION on 2 May 1953 while operating behind Hill 159 with Gunner John McRae. “During the following night, 2–3 May, the regiment suffered its first and only, enemy-inflicted fatal casualties of the year. A heavy bombardment seemed to indicate that an attack on 28 Brigade was imminent, though in the end it fell on neighbouring Canadians and gave the New Zealand gunners a busy night. While operating behind Hill 159, Sergeant R.J. Reid, 162 Battery's signals sergeant and Gunner John McRae were killed by this enemy shellfire.” (McGibbon 1996, Vol.2, p.338) Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Military Medal, as Sergeant (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. In the small West Australian Town of Dowerin there is a memorial to him in the Centenary Park. |
| REID, Wallace Mitford | 207942 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born 23 Apr 1929. Came from Invercargill. Attested circa 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2581 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 1 Nov 1996. |
| REID, Wilfred Ernest | 208758 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Invercargill 31 Jul 1926. Served in the Merchant Navy for seven months. Bushman, Southland Sawmilling Co, Chaslands, Otago. Attested 8 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while in Burnham. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Remained at NZRTU. Admi Brit Com Gen Hosp 18–22 Dec 1952 and was discharged to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 19 Mar 1953. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Jun 1953. TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 17 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 20–22 Dec 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Jan 1954, TSFD to Canadian FDS and was discharged 12 Feb 1954 to unit. Re-admitted Canadian FDS 22 Feb 1954, discharged to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Remains on X(ii) List. Embarked Kobe 19 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ to deplane Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Invercargill 13 Feb 1986 in his 60th year. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REID, William Joseph | 204099 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/03/2052 | Born Rotorua 29 Jan 1930. Fisherman for Reid’s General Store, Maketu and then Labourer for R & W Hellabys Ltd, Freezing Works, Westfield. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 5 Sep 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 5 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 9 Sep and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 22 Oct 1951 and TSFD to X(ii) List. Discharged to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot 10 Dec 1951 and remains on X(ii) List. AWOL 4 days during Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Mar 1952 for RTNZ (medical reasons) via Aust. Mil Forces Repat Gen Hosp Concord (Sydney). Embarked Wanganella Sydney and disembarked Auckland 24 Mar 1952. Served overseas 236 days. Discharged from Kayforce in May 1952 on medical grounds. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Maketu, Bay of Plenty. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Also sent NZGSM (K) which was in error as he did not serve in Korea in between 27 Jul 1954 and 31 Dec 1957. Died Rotorua 28 Mar 2016 aged 86 years. |
| REIDY, John C | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 28/06/2054 | 20/08/2054 | Entertainer. Came from Devonport. (Concert Party correspondence on Army 358/41/8.) Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 with Kayforce 14th Reinforcements on Teal flight for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Aug 1954. Understood to have later been awarded NZOSM. |
| REIDY, Matthew James | 14678 | Writer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 28 Mar 1929. Employed as a moulder before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1953 as a Probationary Writer (Pro WTR, a clerk). Underwent his initial training in Tamaki 22 Jan–24 Mar 1953 and was then drafted to Philomel 25 Mar 1953 and advanced to Writer on 22 Sep 1953. He returned to Tamaki 31 May–27 Sep 1954. Drafted to Pukaki 28 Sep 1954 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Leading Writer 1 Jun 1955 while in Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ about 28 Jul 1956. He then served in Philomel 10 Aug 1956–11 Sep 1957 and advanced to Petty Officer Writer on 3 May 1957. Petty Officer Writer Reidy served in Lachlan, Wakefield and again in Philomel. DEE 21 Jun 1961. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Havelock North 17 Aug 2020 aged 91 years. |
| REIHANA, Ahipene (Hoko) | 211292 | Lance Corporal | Div Provost Coy | RNZ Provost Corps | 01/12/2053 | 09/12/2055 | Born Rangitukia, Tikitiki, East Coast 23 Oct 1932. Previous service in the Army in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted 1 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then flew by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to Brit Com Provost Coy, Kure, Japan. Played in British commonwealth Rugby Touring Team 1954–55. Selector coach was Max Carpenter an Australian International Rugby player 1937 and 1939 and Jim Burrows, a Lock Forward for the All Blacks in the 1930s. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 2 May 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded United Nations Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2583 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Tikitiki, East Coast. Living at Rangitukia, C/- Tikitiki Post Office, East Coast in 1996. Died Gisborne 26 Mar 2007 aged 74 years. |
| REIHANA, John Tupai | 206979 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born 13 Jun 1927. Came from Temuka. Enlisted in Kayforce Fourth Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served most of his time i9n this unit while in Korea. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 6Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 208 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2584 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Temuka. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He died in Temuka, South Canterbury 4 Dec 2011 aged 84 years. |
| REINKE, James Lionel | 338130 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Napier 27 Feb 1935. Letterpress machinist and printer, Dawson Printing Go., Auckland. Attested 23 Nov 1956 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp, 1 Nov 1944. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 19565 as Corporal on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 13 Jan 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 22 Jan, entered Korea and M/I to this unit 25 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl and M/I to unit 15 May 1956. Reduced from Corporal to rank of Driver 17 May 1956–inefficiency. Admitted four times to a medical unit from 3 to 5 days during his time in Korea. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on several occasions. TSFD to the NZ Roll 17 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug on a RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. He also had to complete his obligations under the Military Training Act 1949. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| REINSFIELD, Selwyn Clyde | 709740 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Hamilton 18 Mar 1931. Ex TF soldier. Labourer State Hydro Mangakino. Attested 27 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while in Papakura Camp. Breached Routine and Standing Orders. Emplaned Auckland 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled by Qantas via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Jul, entered Korea 25 Jul and M/I to his unit 27 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 20–23 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 10 Sep and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 12 Sep 1953. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 18 Jan and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS 27 Jan 1954 direct to unit, Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders on several times. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb on two more occasions. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Joined Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in RF 25 May 1959 and was discharged 19 Jan 1960 at his own request and TSFD to the RF Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| REKOWSKI, Allan Millar | 208151 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 29 Apr 1927. Came from Titoki, Milton, Otago. Previous service in both RNZAF and Army. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served most of his time in Korea in this unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Mosgiel in 1996. Died Mosgiel 8 May 2015 aged 88 years. |
| REMMERS, Blake | 13151 | Electrical Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 14 Nov 1925. Employed as a toolmaker before he entered the RNZN on 29 Sep 1949 as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class. His initial naval training was in Tamaki followed by Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 15 May 1951 and advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 29 Mar 1951 and then to Acting Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 29 Sep 1952. He remained in Bellona which was TSFD to the Reserve Fleet and he advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 29 Sep 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Dec 1953–17 Sep 1956. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 20 Sep–15 Dec 1956 for further training and advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 29 Sep 1956. On RTNZ he was briefly in Philomel and was then drafted on 4 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. On RTNZ on he remained in Royalist until 11 Jan 1959. He then served in Philomel 12 Jan 1959–9 Sep 1960 and advanced to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer on 18 Nov 1959. He again served in Royalist 10 Sep 1960–6 May 1962 and advanced to Chief Electrical Artificer on 18 Nov 1960. Discharged to RA on 31 Jan 1963. He then took up an appointment as a tutor with the NZ Railways in Auckland. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). It is not known if he received the Naval LS&GC Medal. Died Devonport 18 Apr 2014 aged 89 years. |
| RENATA, Hohepa | 206935 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Came from Pukehou, Hawkes Bay. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Promoted Lance Bombardier during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving on Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 26 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Also served in B Coy, 2 NZ Regt Taiping, 1957–59. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.4. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2586 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Takapau, Hawkes Bay. in the Introduction.) |
| RENNETT, Eric Norman | 206637 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Napier 31 Jul 1920. Served in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 285525, Private in infantry Reinforcements. Baker from Waipawa. Left NZ during 1945. Name shown in Embarkation Roll No.15. Enlisted 27–29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Embarked Sasebo and travelled by sea to Pusan. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and Auckland 6 Jan 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Mar 1954. Living in Napier in 1990. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. WWII Medals not known at this time. Died Napier 9 May 1996 aged 75 years. |
| RENNISON, Patrick William | 30133 | Captain | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 23/12/2052 | 10/05/2054 | Born West Wickham, Kent, England 15 Aug 1915. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and to Japan. Entered Japan 28 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Also attached Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 10 May 1954. Served in Korea one year 138 days. SOS Kayforce 10 Jul 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force, OC Northern District Ammunition Depot? Also OC Northern District Vehicle Depot, Sylvia Park, Auckland, in 1956. NOK Mrs T. Cutting, 32 Cherry Tree Walk, Cooney Hall, West Wickham, Kent, England, UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Howick, Auckland, 8 Jun 1986 aged 70 years. Cremated Howick Cemetery, Auckland. |
| RENWICK, Graham George | 11230 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1 Oct 1930. Employed as a tea packer for Bond & Bond in Auckland. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Jul 1946 and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy Telegraphist on 15 Jul 1947. Drafted to Bellona 11 Sep 1947 for his first sea service and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 1 Oct 1948. Served in Philomel 17 Jun 1949 to 20 Mar 1950 and advanced to Telegraphist on 1 Aug 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 21 Mar 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel, then Irirangi and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 25 Apr–15 Aug 1952 to attend a further training course. On RTNZ he again served in Philomel and Irirangi and was then drafted to Hawea 16 Jan–27 Oct 1953. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist 1 Jan 1953. Served again in Irirangi 28 Oct 1953–22 Sep 1954. DEE 30 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On leaving the RNZN he took up employment as a communicator in Nandi Airport, Fiji, later returning to NZ. Died Orewa 20 Apr 2012 aged 82 years. |
| REPIA, Desmond | 300176 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce circa Jun 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Japan via Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2588 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Whirinaki. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RESTON, Robert Murray | 206384 | Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Ngaruawahia 19 Jun 1921. Furrier from Devonport before enlisting in 2 NZEF. Left NZ as Sergeant (No.412068) as a member of HQ Inf Bde staff member. Listed in 9th Roll Embarkations 1 Jul to 31 Dec 1942. Served in Egypt then onto Italy. WWII medal entitlement not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Confectioner from Rangiriri. Appointed to the Emergency Force from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Was attached to D Coy, King’s Own Scottish Borderers and was heavily involved at Hill 317 by bringing down heavy defensive artillery fire on the attacking Chinese. (See McGibbon p.224). Awarded Military Cross, as Captain (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). SOS Kayforce 28 Feb 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Emigrated to USA in 1954 but returned to NZ a few years later. Died Auckland 27 Aug 1996 aged 75. Cremated North Shore Memorial Park, Auckland. |
| REVELL, Bryan Arthur | 14589 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Raetihi 17 May 1937. Enlisted in the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class in Tamaki 9 Mar 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for Korean waters. Served mainly on the Korean west coast on this second deployment of Pukaki to Korean waters. His on-board activities not known. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 and remained in Pukaki until 22 Feb 1955. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 17 Nov 1954. Drafted to Hawea 15 Jun to 1 Sep 1955 when he moved to Philomel to attend a course 2 Sep to 27 Oct 1955 before returning to Hawea on 28 Oct.55. He advanced to Able Seaman 12 Feb 1956. Bryan Revell also served briefly in Pukaki and on 2 Oct 1957 he was drafted to HMS Concord which was visiting New Zealand and was at Mt Maunganui when Tauranga and Katikati Sea Scouts were taken aboard for a full day sea trip. It is not known when Able Seaman Revell left HMS Concord and was drafted to Royalist, but he was on board for the commission that saw the ship in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters, the latter for only about five weeks. He also served in Otago, Philomel (advanced to Leading Seaman in 1962) Rotoiti and Waikato where he advanced to Petty Officer on 13 Jul 1967. Petty Officer Revell was awarded a Joint Services Physical Education & Recreational Training Diploma on 22 Apr 1971. In Oct 1971 Petty Officer Revell was sent to the UK to bring Canterbury back to NZ but blotted his copybook and was disrated to LS, however he regained his former status some 12 months later. On RTNZ he returned to Philomel. Discharged to RA as a Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor 16 May 1974. Awarded UN Korea Medal which was stolen while he was on leave. Medal was replaced at cost. Also awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. Died Devonport, Auckland, 19 Feb 2014 aged 77 years. |
| REVELL, Gordon Charles | 15271 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Petone 30 Jan 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN 30 Jun 1956 as Junior Recruit (Local) 2nd Class. After his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Hawea 26 Sep 1955. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class 30 Dec 1955. Drafted to Black Prince (Reserve Fleet) 12 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist 25 Apr 1956 and served in that vessel on its deployment from Auckland 20 May 1957 to Asia when it served in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Lachlan and then Otago before returning to Lachlan for his final sea service. DEE 31 May 1964 in the rate of Leading Electrical Mechanician. Attested in the Army 14 Apr 1969 and granted the rank of Gunner in the RNZA. Posted to 161 Bty in South Vietnam as Lance Bombardier and deplaned Vung Tau 12 Sep 1970. RTNZ deplaning Whenuapai 27 May 1971 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt at the completion of his leave. Later employment included Mess Steward and then Battery Surveyor. Also served in Trentham Camp and Fort Dorset. Discharged at the completion of his engagement 13 Apr 1969 as a Staff Sergeant. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), Vietnam Medal, NZGSM (V), NZDSM and PJM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Died Lyall Bay, Wellington, on 2 Feb 2017 in his 79th year. |
| REVELL, Graham Robert | 14577 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Taumarunui 13 Nov 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Sep 1952 as Boy 2nd Class (Boy2) and spent nearly 10 months in Tamaki being advanced to Boy 1st Class on 9 Mar 1953 and to Ordinary Seaman 13 May 1953. Drafted to Philomel 17 Jul 1953 and then drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953. He sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 in Pukaki to serve in Korean waters, mainly on the west coast on patrol and escort duties. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Aug 1954 and RTNZ 28 Sep 1954 but remained in Pukaki until 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Philomel 24 Feb 1955 and spent the next few months between Philomel and Tamaki but gained the qualification of Quarters Rating 3rd Class on 12 May 1955. Drafted to Bellona and was a crew member returning the ship to the RN. He was at HMS Drake 6 Jan–22 Mar 1956 then back to Bellona and then back to Drake for another month. Drafted to Royalist 4 May 1956 and brought the ship back to NZ. Was involved in the Suez affair on the way home. On RTNZ he was drafted to Black Prince 2 Apr–11 Jul 1957, Philomel 12 Jul–2 Sep 1957 and gained the qualification Quarters Rating 2nd Class 30 Aug 1957. Returned to Black Prince 3–30 Sep 1957 and then spent a short time in HMS Concord when it visited New Zealand. He also served in Irirangi, Royalist, Rotoiti, then Taranaki as Acting Leading Seaman 12 Mar 1962–20 May 1963. He also served in Kiama, Taranaki, Otago and Waikato. Advanced to Petty Officer 1 Sep 1969. Discharged to RA 11 Jan 1973. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. Re-enlisted 17 Nov 1980 and again 25 Nov 1982 to extend his service and was discharged 30 Oct 1984. |
| REVELL, Harold Edward | 13586 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born 18 May 1928. Enlisted in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman and was immediately sent on Leave Without Pay, no doubt because of the New Year leave period. Returned to Tamaki to begin training on 18 Jan 1951. Drafted to Bellona 10 Jun 1952 and then to Tui based in Philomel 28 Aug 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 16 Jul 1952, Sent on course to HMAS Watson, on RTNZ served in Philomel, Hawea and Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jun 1954 and sailed later that year for service in Malayan, Singaporean and Korean waters. RTNZ during May 1955 but he stayed in the ship until 19 Jan 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 17 Jan 1957 and then to Royalist 26 Apr 1957. Served during the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia. Korea and Japan. On RTNZ continued to serve in several ships including Kaniere, Rotoiti, Otago and Waikato and advanced to Petty Officer on 5 Jul 1966 and to Chief Petty Officer on 10 Aug 1967. Discharged to RA 30 Dec 1970. Died during May 1972. His Posting Card shows no awards except for the Naval LS&GC Medal awarded 1 May 1966. It is highly likely that he was later entitled to NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| REVELL, William Arthur | 458920 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born Cambridge 6 Jun 1931. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements circa Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 186 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Cambridge, 14 Dec 1995 aged 64 years. Buried Hautapu, Waipa near Cambridge. |
| REVINGTON-JONES, Brian James | 206340 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Came from Palmerston North. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1951 for RTNZ for medical reasons as a lying case. Deplaned Wellington? on 15 May 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1951. Returned to Palmerston North. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Palmerston North. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane, 27 Mar 1994. |
| REWCASTLE, Keith Vernon | 207922 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Came from Otatara, Invercargill. Previous service during WWII in as a Private in HQ 20 Bn (Canterbury and Otago Battalion, Service No 9806) 2 NZEF. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.1 and sailed from NZ in the First Echelon. Promoted Temporary Corporal and was taken POW by German Forces in the western desert North Africa during Dec 1941. Held firstly in PG120, Cetona, Italy then TSFD to Germany and held in Stalag VIIIA. Gorlitz, East of Dresden and perhaps Stalag VIIIC. He had the POW No.126585 and was repatriated to Britain after Victory had been won in Europe in May 1941. Reported SAFE in Britain by Otago Daily Times, 7 May 1945. Enlisted in the KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 7 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 186 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1974, aged 55 years. |
| REWETI, John Raihi | 204154 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Waihao on 24 Jan 1928. Came from Motueka. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (813712, Private, HQ Base. Carpenter from Taumarunui. Next-of-kin, Mrs W. Schrieber (mother) Taumarunui.) Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. He then travelled from Sasebo by ship to disembark Pusan, Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1953. Died Whakatane, 8 Jun 2000 aged 74 years. (RSA Review spelt name REWITI.) |
| REWETI, Te Ranginoiora (Bill) | 204583 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Was in Whangarei before enlistment In Kayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements circa Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and M/I to NZRTU on Deplanement. M/O and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 207 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Dec 1954. May have moved to Dunedin. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| REWETI, Te Riri | 12056 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Ratana Pa, not far from Whanganui on 17 May 1930. Was employed by the Public Works Department possibly on road maintenance. Enlisted in the RNZN on 27 May 1948 as a Stoker and underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 29 Sep 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 27 May 1949. Was briefly in Philomel before drafting to Hawea 7 Mar 1950. Hawea sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) On RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 he remained in Hawea until drafted to Philomel 12 Mar 1952. He also served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–20 Apr 1954. DEE 26 May 1954. It is not known if he received the Korea Medal or the UN Korea Medal for his service or the later issues of the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 28 Apr 1995, aged 65 years. |
| REWETI, Tuhi Mariekura (DAVIS) | 203915 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan in Maori Battalion. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1952. Check to see he did not change his name to T M R Davis. Both personnel share same Service No 203915. TMR Davis died Whangarei, 17 Oct 1993. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| REWETI, Tuhinga | 13911 | Gunner | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Whanganui on 7 Aug 1931. Labourer. Enlisted in the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 and was granted the rating of Ordinary Seaman. Underwent initial training in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 24 Mar 1952–11 Jan 1953 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 but stayed with that ship until 3 May 1954. Sent to Australia to attend a course at HMAS Rushcutter 12 Aug–5 Nov 1954. Returned to Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and departed for a second voyage to Korean waters. Served in that area Aug 1955–Jul 1956. On RTNZ spent a little over a year at Irirangi and was then drafted to Lachlan. DEE 19 Sep 1959. Died 28 May 1997 aged 65 years. Served as Tuhinga REWETI but full name was Tuhinga Parata REWETI. |
| REWI, Charles | 551569 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for passage to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Died Gisborne, 14 Jul 1999. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). |
| REWITA, Heeney | 203778 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Came from Opotiki. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Located at Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni, 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2592 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Opotiki. |
| REYLAND, Trevor (Scruff) | 208418 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Mangonui, Bay of Islands, Northland 2 Aug 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan for one year and four months. (815530, Private, Infantry. Spring maker from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs L. Reyland (mother) Astor Hotel, Auckland. Mechanical digger operator employed by the Ministry of Works at Haast, South Westland. Enlisted 26 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked 31 Jan 1952 on the Wanganella to Sydney arriving 4 Feb 1952 and stayed at Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, until boarding the troopship Devonshire on 3 Mar for onward travel to Japan. Disembarked Kobe 18 Mar 1952. Embarked for sea voyage to Korea and disembarked Pusan 26 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were returned to Base Records as he had moved leaving no address. They were later re-issued. Also later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| REYNISH, James Stephen | 15924 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 24 Aug 1939. Entered the RNZN 19 Jul 1956 as a Junior Seaman. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 24 Mar 1957. Drafted to Royalist 6 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. Royalist was in the latter area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) RTNZ and arrived in Auckland 4 Jul 1958. Later served in Pukaki, Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 10 Mar 1960. Also served in Royalist again then returned to. Philomel and advanced to Leading Seaman 9 Feb 1962. Later served in Rotoiti and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 20 Apr 1962. Sent on course to HMAS Watson 19 Jul–19 Dec 1962. Also served in Pukaki 15 Jan 1963–23 May 1965 and advanced to Petty Officer 20 Apr 1965. DEE 23 Dec 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| REYNOLDS, Desmond Ronald | 15029 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Goodwood, Australia 21 Mar 1938. Served in the Merchant Navy before he entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 25 Aug 1954. Served in Philomel, Black Prince, Kaniere and Philomel before he was again drafted to Kaniere on 3 Feb 1956. Sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Able Seaman 21 Dec 1956. RTNZ 8 May 1957 but remained in Kaniere until 26 Sep 1957. Stationed in Philomel 27 Sep 1957 until 4 Jan 1959. Later served in Lachlan, Tarapunga and Lachlan again. Discharged BNPS 30 Oct 1960. |
| REYNOLDS, Edgar John | 208152 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 08/02/2052 | Born 5 Sep1929. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. He then travelled by sea from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Dig Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. ETD Iwakuni 28 Jan 1952 for RTNZ for medical reasons and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney on 8 Feb 1952. Only served a short time (about 119 days) in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Dunedin. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Apr 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2593 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waikouaiti 3 May 2002 aged 72 years. |
| REYNOLDS, Lawrence Herbert | 14353 | Electrical Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hammersmith, London UK on 1 Nov 1919. His civil trade was Fitter & Turner. Entered the RN as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 29 Sep 1942 and was issued the Service No C/MX97788. Underwent training at Pembroke and Vernon. Drafted to Reaper (escort carrier built in the USA) on 26 Mar 1944. He appears to have joined her in Canada as the ship passed through the Panama Canal in late Jun 1944. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class 29 Sep 1945. Was involved in convoy escort duties in the Atlantic and in Sep was nominated as a Ferry aircraft carrier and later was used to transport civilians imprisoned by the Japanese between Hong Kong and Australia where he was in Golden Hind for one month before returning to the UK. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 3 Jun 1946. Re-joined RN at Pembroke 10 Mar 1947 and advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on successive days. Served in Liverpool (light cruiser), Triumph (submarine) and a few shore stations. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 3 Jul 1950. Released to Reserve 14 Oct 1950. Entered the RNZN at Maori in London 18 Nov 1952 as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class and to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on successive days. On arrival in NZ he was stationed in Philomel and on 18 Mar 1953 was drafted to Bellona until 8 Sep 1953. Served in Black Prince 20 Nov 1953–17 Sep 1956. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 7 Aug 1955. Attended a course in HMAS Cerberus 20 Sep–15 Dec 1956 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist 21 Dec 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. DEE 17 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| REYNOLDS, Leo | 914226 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/05/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Palmerston, Otago 18 Oct 1932. Labourer for the Waitaki Farmers Freezing Co Ltd Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce on 2 Dec 1953. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to B platoon, 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1954. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ 23 Sep–1 Nov 1954 for cooking course. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 3 Canadian Field Ambulance 3 Nov 1954 then TSFD to Brit Com Field Hospital, Korea. Discharged direct to unit 7 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas Flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 15 days. May have been awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| RHODES, Alec Gordon | 14010 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Baildon, Yorkshire, UK, 26 Jul 1927. Was at the Nautical College, Pangbourne, Berkshire 1941-44 and became Chief Cadet of the College. Joined the Royal Navy as Temporary Midshipman RNR Jan 1945. Served in Newfoundland (a light cruiser) attached to the British Pacific Fleet from Jul 1945–May 1946 and was involved in the first landing in Japan in Tokyo Bay. The ship later toured New Zealand ports before returning to the UK. Served in LST Q 2 Oct–Dec 1946. Accepted an extended Service Commission as Temporary Midshipman, RN. Served in Romola (Fishery Protection Vessel) Dec 1946–May 1947. Served in Starling (famed for combat record against u-boats during WWII under Captain F J Walker, C.B., DSO and three bars) for navigational training May 1947–Feb 1948. Served in HMML 217 (minesweeper) May 1948–May 1949 as 1st Lieutenant and then as Commanding officer. Final sea service in the RN was in Gossamer an experimental mine location vessel from May 1949 to Jan 1950. Lieutenant A.G. Rhodes, Extended Service Commission terminated on transfer to RNZN, 16 Aug 1951 (London Gazette, 24 Jul 1951, p.3994). TSFD to RNZN on 17 Aug 1951. Appointed to Kaniere 16 Oct 1952 as Torpedo & Anti-submarine Officer. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong to Japan. Served mainly on west coast Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Bellona, in Paea and in Rotoiti when it served in Malaysian waters. In 1962 was Lieutenant Commander Exec Officer in Otago 27 Feb 1958 to 17 May 1959. Seconded to the Royal Malaysian Navy 5 Oct 1965 to Dec 1967 as Commander and was Staff Officer Grade 1 (Plans & Operations) responsible for the actions of the Royal Malaysian Navy during Confrontation. Apparently did not qualify for the GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ or ‘Malay Peninsula’. Loaned to Singapore Sea Defence Force for three years from 16 Nov 1968. Discharged 25 Jan 1973 and placed on the RNZN Retired List 26 Jan 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and KWSM. Died North Shore Hospital on 30 May 2002 in his 75th year. |
| RHODES, Joseph Bradley | 13662 | Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Houhora, Northland, on 24 May 1933. Was working on a dairy farm before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1951 as an Acting Steward. His initial training commenced Tamaki and he was soon sent to HMAS Cerberus 28 Sep–14 Dec 1951 for training as a Steward. Between RTNZ on 18 Dec 1951 and 11 Jun 1953 he served in Philomel, Bellona, Lachlan and returned to Bellona where he advanced to Steward on 24 Mar 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jun 1953 which was already serving in Korean waters. It is not known how he reached his ship, but he joined her on the date shown. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He was drafted to Tamaki on 21 Apr 1954 but RUN on 17 May 1954. He was recovered and returned to Philomel then sent back to Tamaki on 7 Jun 1954, but RUN again on 31 Dec 1954 was recovered and returned to Tamaki on 13 Mar 1955. He later served in Philomel and was in the ship’s company when Bellona was returned to the RN, He was drafted with many of Bellona’s crew to Royalist when she was commissioned and served in the Suez affair in 1956 returning to NZ via South Africa. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince 4 Apr 1957–8 Jun 1958 then in Pukaki 9 Jun 1958 until discharged BNPS on 24 May 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RHODES, Richard George | 15107 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Whangarei on 18 Aug 1937. He was a labourer in Waihi before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1954 as a Junior Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Pukaki on 31 Oct 1954. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 18 Feb 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 21 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed for Malayan and Korean service on 28 Apr 1955. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Jan 1956. Pukaki RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956. He served in Philomel from 14 Aug 1956 and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince, Philomel and Royalist and was sent to the UK in Oct 1960 to become a member of the ship’s company in Taranaki. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 6 Jun 1961 but was disrated on 5 Apr 1962. He was still in Taranaki when he regained the rate of Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 12 Feb 1963. He returned to Philomel on 8 Jul 1963. DEE on 17 Aug 1963 and became a bus driver for a while. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| RHODES, Robert Thomas | 11676 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Whangarei on 5 Nov 1931. Enlisted in RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was when he was drafted to Rotoiti on 10 May 1950. Promoted Ordinary Telegraphist 5 Sep 1949. Served in Rotoiti on first deployment to Korea sailing from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 and was promoted Telegraphist 5 Dec 1950. Served mainly on the Korean west coast and RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Irirangi near Waiouru 15 Jan 1952 to 26 Jan 1953. He was then drafted to Kaniere 27 Jan 1953, sailed from Auckland 2 Feb 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea, Singapore and Hong Kong to Japan. Served mainly on west coast Korean waters on patrols and escort duties. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Black Prince and Lachlan. Completed a signals course at HMAS Cerberus 1 May to 13 Sep 1954. DEE 3 Sep 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Original medals lost but were replaced in 1983 at cost. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| RHYND, Alexander Nelley (Sandy) | 527444 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/03/2054 | 07/07/2055 | Born Taumarunui 17 Sep 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements 17 Oct 1953. Joined Kayforce at Tauranga with his mate Noel Downs. Completed basic training at Waiouru and at Papakura he underwent training as a wireless operator (not a good idea for a person with a stutter so he said). Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Initially employed as an Artificer in C Troop, 162 Bty at Inchon until Nov 1954 when he TSFD to 10 Transport Coy Workshop Platoon until Apr 1954. Employed as a carpenter when he was relocated to the Workshop Platoon. Built shower house at Gloucester Valley site. Also built cookhouses, Nissen Huts and other buildings from salvaged materials. Was required to sharpen up to 14 handsaws each week. Suffered an injury requiring hospitalisation at Seoul Hospital and then Brit Com General Hospital at Kure, Japan. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2595 was sent to him at Parakao, Whangarei 29 Aug 1957. Living at Onerahi, Whangarei, Northland in Nov 2001. He regarded his service as a great experience and would not have had it any other way. Died Whangarei 1 Aug 2012 aged 80 years. |
| RIACH, Stanley Hughan | 33368 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 20/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Alexandra, Otago, 3 Jan 1929. Former Regular Force soldier who enlisted in RNZE on 14 Mar 1949. Discharged from Central District Construction Sqn, Pattie Street, Petone, at his own request 5 May 1951. Carpenter for Ministry of Works, Alexandra, Central Otago. Emplaned 20 May 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Left NZ as a Driver, RNZASC. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1954. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 8 Jun 1953. Attached FAP 8 Jun 1953 to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 2 Apr 1954–regarded as a useful sapper having completed his apprenticeship before joining the army in 1949. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and ceased to be attached to 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 15 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2596 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to last known address but was returned to Base Records where it remains. Died Wellington 20 Aug 1975 aged 46 years. |
| RICALTON, George | 208532 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Alnwick, Northumberland, UK, 29 May 1924. Enlisted in NZ Army with Service No 628937 on 11 Feb 1945 but did not enter camp until 23 May 1945 with the 16th Reinforcements. Discharged 21 Sep 1945 at the end of hostilities. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal which he applied for while serving in Korea. Bushman for Stated Forest Service Rangiora. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued the journey by air (possibly Qantas) to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 15 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Accidentally injured 19 Apr 1953 fractured right shoulder. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 207 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These medals were replaced at cost in 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 23 Nov 1991 aged 66 years. Buried in Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch. |
| RICH, Rona | 0 | Sister | TSS Wahine | NZANS | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Sister on Wahine which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Sister Rich was returned to NZ by air from Darwin. She was a member of the ship's staff. (See McNabb 2015, p315] |
| RICHARDS, Allan Bruce (Bruce) | 206551 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Wellington on 10 Mar 1930. Motor Mechanic from Coastal Motors Okato, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked 31 Aug Sasebo for sea voyage to Pusan and entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to Workshop Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Dunedin. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Died New Plymouth, 20 Jul 2001. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RICHARDS, Ernest Frank | 207877 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 20/01/2056 | Born Nelson? on 21 Aug 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (657932, Sapper, NZE. Labourer from Tahunanui. Next-of-kin Mrs M.E. Richards, Tahunanui, Nelson.) Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and disembarked at Japan 2 Aug 1947. Marched into 5 NZ Engr Coy. Also served in Tokyo Battalion and was later TSFD from 5 NZ Engr Coy to RNZ Infantry Corps and 2 Bn NZ Regt. Embarked on the Westralia and RTNZ disembarking at Auckland I late 1948. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Force HQ Sigs Tp. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Sep 1951 and RTNZ on 21 Sep 1951. Was to have been discharged 1 Oct 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 23 Dec 1952 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 12 Jan 1953 and re-entered Korea 13 Jan 1953. RTNZ by air for a second time on 14 Oct 1953. After a period of leave he re-embarked for Korea for the third time. He embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand on 20 Nov 1954. He re-embarked for the fourth and final time on 28 Mar 1955, re-entered Japan 4 Apr 1955 and re-entered Korea 23 Apr 1955. This time he was posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy. During the period 21–25 Oct he was attached to Brit Com Sub Area South for duties with the Advance Burial Party. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Tahunanui, Nelson. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. May be brother to G A Richards as service number are consecutive. Died Christchurch 1 Jul 1994 in his 68th year. |
| RICHARDS, Gordon Allan | 207878 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Nelson on 24 May 1929. Forestry worker from Nelson. Had also completed three years as a motor mechanic. Next-of-kin Mr E.K Richards of Tahunanui, Nelson. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was attached to NZ Transport Platoon. Served from Pusan to further north. At NZ Base Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and completed the return journey by Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington deplaning 10 May 1952. Served overseas one year 153 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1952. May be brother to E. F. Richards. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 14 Sep 1990 aged 61 years. |
| RICHARDS, James Raymond (aka MUMBY) | 211019 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 28/01/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born Hawera, Taranaki 21 Mar 1929. A driller from Bell Block, New Plymouth. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1943 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Entered Korea 9 Feb 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and was employed in C Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni, 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned at Harewood (Christchurch) 21 Jul. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 175 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Whanganui, 5 Nov 1988 aged 59 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| RICHARDS, Noel Arthur | 204703 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 28 Oct 1929. Sheet-metal worker for Hardley's Ltd, Newmarket, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 11 Aug 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onward by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Mar 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 6 Oct 1954 while holding the appointment of troop vehicle mechanic. M/O to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas 327 days. Died 5 Feb 1989 aged 59 years. Buried Waihi Cemetery, Waihi, Hauraki District. |
| RICHARDS, Raymond | 211243 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Wellington 7 Oct 1926. Farm hand from Masterton. Attested 22 Apr 1953 Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney as a Driver RNZASC. Deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 and was TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for Brisbane and completed the return by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Served overseas one year 36 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Died Waipukurau 8 Sep 1975 aged 49 years. NZOSM and NZGSM (K) claimed by his widow in 1998. |
| RICHARDS, Robert Overton | 12914 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/02/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Little River, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, on 29 May 1930. Employed as a Fitter and turner before joining RNZN on 3 Feb 1949 as a Probationary Electrical Mechanician. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona as Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 3 Feb 1950. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 5 Feb 1950. Served in Philomel 19 Jan 1951 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 23 Apr 1951. Drafted to Irirangi 15 Jan 1952 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 18 Sep 1951 [sic]. Drafted to Philomel 23 Jan 1953 and then to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 29 Jun 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Irirangi from 7 May 1954 and was DEE on 2 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RICHARDS, Robert Terence | 690472 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ellerslie, Auckland, on 12 Jan 1935. Employed as a metal press operator before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was the drafted to Bellona on 8 Mar 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Sep 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Black Prince again, Stawell and back to Black Prince. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. It is not certain when he came back to NZ, but before Royalist returned as he was Discharged BNPS on 29 Apr 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| RICHARDS, Samuel Owen | 102126 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born New Plymouth on 22 May 1931. Apprentice boilermaker before joining RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. Like several others he was sent on leave without pay and told to report back to Tamaki about 20–28 Jan 1951.Promoted Stores Assistant in Tamaki on 30 Jun 1951. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for Korean service. Promoted Leading Stores Assistant 14 Jul 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 2 Mar 1954 and was drafted to Tamaki. Later served in Hawea 24 Jan 1955–11 Oct 1956 and was promoted Stores Petty Officer 1 Oct 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Re-engaged 12 Mar 1957. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Feb 1958–18 Aug 1958 and was then drafted to Royalist. He was hospitalised at the RNZN Hospital when the ship left port. He travelled to Sydney by the Monowai and joined the Royalist in Sydney in Feb 1959. DEE 30 Dec 1962. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Tauranga 2008. Died Whanganui 2 Sep 2014 aged 83 years. |
| RICHARDS, Sydney Lawrence | 208243 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Christchurch on 4 Aug 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (644946, Private, Infantry. Gardener from Timaru. Next–of-kin Mr R.O. Richards (brother) St Saviour's Home, Timaru). Embarked for Japan 30 Jul 1948 and served in 27 NZ Battalion. Also served in NZ Tokyo Battalion. RTNZ and disembarked 27 Aug 1947. Discharged 3 Oct 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Admitted BCOF General Hospital in Japan 25 Sep 1951 and on discharge from hospital was then held at the Reinforcement Training centre for nearly two months before travelling by ship to Korea. Entered Korea 17 Nov 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on the same day. RTNZ on HMNZS Hawea and disembarked at Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 29 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Christchurch, 25 Mar 2005 aged 79 years. |
| RICHARDSON, Alan | 206287 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 21/03/2052 | Born Gisborne on 28 Dec 1923. Served in the Home Guard during WWII as a member of Wellington East Coast Mounted Rifles. Initial Service No 2/12/666 then 236197. Carpenter for Rehabilitation Department at Gisborne. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to Seoul area. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 29 Jun 1951 and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure. Discharged from hosp 7 Oct 1951. Remained at NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to BCOF Detention Barracks for Provost Course 6 Aug 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ Provost Detachment and attached FAP Brit Com Provost and Detention Unit 16 Oct 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 10 Dec 1951. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure early march with stomach complaint. ETD for RTNZ 16 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Mar 1952 for RTNZ on medical grounds and discharge. Admitted Repat Gen Hosp. Concord, Sydney for treatment on way to NZ. Deplaned Wellington 21 Mar 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 103 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Gisborne. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jul 1952. Later awarded his WWII medals and further Korea awards. War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Gisborne, 9 Feb 2008 in his 86th year. |
| RICHARDSON, John Graham | 15397 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 25 Oct 1938. Entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 and a Junior Recruit. He started training in Tamaki and then went to Philomel 27 Jul 1955–25 Sep 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 25 Apr 1956. Drafted to Black Prince on 26 Sep 1956 and then to Royalist on 8 Feb 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 25 Mar 1957. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958 and then returned to Royalist on 4 Feb 1959. He also served in Tamaki, Black Prince, Philomel, Lachlan 4 Nov 1961, Philomel 8 Jan 1963, Pukaki 12 Jul 1963, Irirangi 25 May 1965 and Kiama 7 Feb 1966. Discharged by Purchase on 14 Apr 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| RICHARDSON, John Murray | 459873 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Dunedin on 17 Feb 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 10th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington on 10 Feb 1954 to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas DC4 via New Guinea, Guam and Hiro. Deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a driver in Easy Troop, 163 Bty in Imjin river area. Also at Pintail Bridge and Sawmill area. RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Whenuapai on 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 22 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Tauranga, 1 Mar 2008 aged 77 years. (NZ Herald, 3 Mar 2008.) |
| RICHARDSON, Robin Henry | 11601 | Signalman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Fielding 10 Jun 1928. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Signalman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Hawea 16 Feb–20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 21 Sep 1949 and after some visits to NZ Ports and exercises with the RAN and had just returned from a Pacific Cruise. Advanced to Signalman on 2 Jan 1949. Tutira sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 on the first deployment of this ship to Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia and Hong Kong. His function on board ship was a Signalman utilising flags and signal lamps and radio. Tutira served mainly on the west coast of Korea and was involved on patrols and escort duties and was present as part of the protection force for the Inchon landings. RTNZ 30 May 1951 via Hong Kong and Australia. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 20 Jul–15 Oct 1951. RTNZ he was in Philomel 16 Oct 1951–14 Jan 1952. He then served in Bellona 15 Jan 1952–11 Jan 1953 advancing to Leading Signalman on 28 Mar 1952. During this time Bellona returned to the UK to uplift naval equipment and took part in a large NATO exercise. He also spent four days in HMS Mercury, the RN Signals School. On RTNZ he served that last part of his engagement and was DEE on 1 Oct 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Levin War Veterans Home on 8 Apr 2018 in his 89th year. |
| RICHARDSON, Russell Ferner | 211020 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Sanson 13 Jul 1921. Plant operator from Sanson. Served during WWII (service Number 432080). Embarked for the Middle East 29 Jun 1944 with 12th Reinforcements. Battle casualty, wounded in Italy 14 Apr 1945 and admitted to 4 Fd Amb. Discharged from Hospital 7 May 1945. Also served in 5 Brigade in BCOF Japan. RTNZ 10 Feb 1946 and was discharged 24 Mar 1946. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar. Served mainly in the Armistice area where New Zealand components were located. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood, Christchurch 28 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Living at Tangimoana circa 1999. Died Bulls 17 Jan 2001, aged 79 years. |
| RICHARDSON, Terrence James | 328413 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/06/2054 | 19/09/2055 | Born New Plymouth 19 Dec 1931. Printer for the Auckland Star. Previous service in the RNZAF and the Territorial Air Force under the Military Training Act 1949. 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 28 Jun 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached to 16 Fd Regt. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Took part in rugby trials at NZ Base HQ 5–8 Mar 1955 and was then in the British Commonwealth Forces Korea Rugby Touring team in Japan 25 Mar–3 Apr 1955. Received an injury to his left eye. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Apr 1955. Admitted to US Army Evacuation Hospital 16–25 Jun 1955 for further treatment for his eye injury then returned to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Japan, 18 Aug 1955 and was discharged 12 Sep 1955. Promoted Lance Corporal 18 Aug 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep and was medically evacuated to NZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 19 Sep 1955. Served overseas one year 96 days. Underwent further treatment for his eye injury at Auckland Public Hospital. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| RICHARDSON, Walter Romanos | 36016 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/06/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born in Scotland 16 Sep 1924. Educated at Queen Victoria Royal Military School, Dunblane, Scotland 1936–39. Boys Service (1939–42). Gained Army 1st and 2nd Class Certificates of education and was a radio mechanic in the Corps of Royal Signals, British Army 1942-1952. Served during WWII was on the Normandy landings from 3 Jun 1944 to 29 Jul 1944. returned to the UK and later served in BAOR from 27 Apr 1947 to 15 Jan 1952. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. While in the British Army was regarded as an intelligent, reliable and enthusiastic serviceman. Enlisted in the NZ Army in London on 1 Aug 1952 as a Temporary Corporal on a five year engagement. Came to NZ by air and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 9 Aug 1952. Regular Force soldier. Emplaned 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan by air deplaning Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 17 Jun 1954 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and then attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Aug 1954 and appointed Troop Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 22 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). SOS Kayforce 22 Nov 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force and appointed Radio Mechanic at the Army Schools Waiouru. Was involved with National Rifle Association meetings at Trentham Camp 11–12 Feb 1955. Attached to Army HQ Wellington 19 May 1955 to fill vacancy as Telegraph Mechanic. Promoted sub Sergeant 27 Mar 1955. Posted to Army HQ 19 Jul 1955. TSFD to the Regular Force Reserve 15 Aug 1957 on the completion of his engagement. Returned to the UK to family home in Buckinghamshire. |
| RICHMOND, Edward (Ted) | 206811 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born West Hartlepool, UK, 24 Nov 1927. Farmhand employed by Mr T.E. ROWE, Toko, Stratford. Attested 22 Feb 1952 Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 9Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued the journey to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jun 1952 and was posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 7 Sep 1952 and appointed 2i/c Gun, Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Feb 1953 while holding the appointment of 2i/c Gun then promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 8 Feb 1954. Embarked Kobe 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ deplaning Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jun 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whakatane 18 Mar 2010 aged 82. |
| RICHMOND, George William | 15595 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 22 Feb 1939. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. Underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by further training in Philomel where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 22 Aug 1956. Served in Black Prince 14 Jan–1 Apr 1957. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 22 Aug 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958. He later served in Royalist again Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 21 Feb 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RICHMOND, Hubert | 301495 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Gisborne 14 Nov 1933. Freezing worker at Gisborne Freezing Works. Serving TF soldier in 10th intake CMT. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements on 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the next day. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jul 1956 and was posted to 4 Coy RNZASC (Territorial Force). Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living Paraparaumu circa 2001. Died 6 Mar 2019 aged 85 years. |
| RICKARD, Albert Thomas | 204595 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Rangitukia, East Coast 29 Jan 1930. Factory hand NZ Dairy Company, Te Awamutu. Attested 5 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 24 Mar. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jan 1954 and appointed 2i/c of section and to Temporary Corporal 8 Mar 1954 as i/c Section. Attached to 10 Tpt Coy 21–26 Mar 1954 for NCO Course. Marched out from 10 Tpt Coy 26 Mar 1954 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Posted to C Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Corporal 4 Sep 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand on Teal flight and deplaned 23 Nov 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 257 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Gisborne 2 Sep 2000 aged 70 years. |
| RICKWOOD, Roy Noel | 12181 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Winstable, Kent, UK, on 15 Jan 1915. He was employed as a hairdresser before he entered the RN on 20 Jan 1936 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His naval service started in Pembroke and he was drafted to Resolution (battleship) on 20 Sep 1936. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 6 Dec 1936. He served in several ships and shore stations including Liverpool (light cruiser) Lincoln (former US destroyer) Euphrates (Basra) 20 Mar 1942–31 Mar 1943, Nile (Alexandria) and Jervis (destroyer) 20 Nov 1943–21 Mar 1944 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 9 Dec 1943. Jervis served in the Balkans and amongst the Greek Islands and provided gunfire support at the ANZIO landings. Jervis was hit by a German Hs293 radio-controlled bomb on 23 Jan 1944 which demolished the forward structure and distorted other parts of the ship. He returned to Britain and served in Orwell (destroyer) 27 Apr–17 Jun 1944 and was in action with Offa against German E-Boats which attacked US Landing craft convoy T5 going to Slapton Sands for Ex TIGER. Orwell was involved with Op NEPTUNE support and was based at Dover. He also served in Zest (destroyer), Dovey (frigate), Spanker (minesweeper). His final ship while in the RN was the destroyer Zenith. Released from the RN on 26 Mar 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Africa and the Italy Stars and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) on 14 Jun 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin on 19 Aug 1948 which became Taupo on 13 Sep 1948 and he was one of the crew that brought this ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Bellona, Philomel and Taupo but he returned to the UK and was DEE from Maori on 11 Jan 1952. The next day, 12 Jan 1952, he re-entered the RNZN at Maori as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 but he remained aboard until 2 Nov 1953. He then served in Philomel until drafted to Black Prince on 16 Aug 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for further service in Korea. She RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he returned to Black Prince once more on 23 Sep 1957–18 May 1958. Discharged to RA on 13 Jun 1958. Awarded Korea Medal 17 Dec 1953 and UN Korea Medal 9 Jul 1953. He was also awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 8 Apr 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RIDDELL, Robin Wirihana Waipapa | 11481 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Puia, Rotorua on 17 Aug 1929. Employed as a Labourer before he entered the RNZN on 8 May 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Stoker on 21 Aug 1947. Drafted to Bellona 15 Oct 1947–29 Jan 1948. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 8 Feb 1948. Drafted to Arabis on 16 Feb 1948 and sailed from Auckland on 16 Apr 1948 to return the ship to the RN, arriving at Plymouth on 29 Jun 1948. Arabis moved to Chatham and was moored alongside HMS Loch Shin which became HMNZS Taupo when commissioned into the RNZN. He was one of the ships’ company when Taupo was sailed to NZ. Drafted on 22 Feb 1949 to Pukaki and remained in that ship and sailed together with Tutira from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 30 Aug 1950. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. Drafted to Bellona 17 Jan–22 Nov 1951 and then drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic with effect from 30 Aug 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for Korea and he completed the full tour RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Served in Philomel 15 Aug 1953 and was granted Leave Without Pay 27 Aug–13 Dec 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Dec 1953 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 20 Nov 1954 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 22 Nov 1954. Served in Black Prince 17 Jan 1955 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona and was part of the ship’s company when she was returned to the UK. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 22 Nov 1955. He was drafted with many of Bellona’s crew to Royalist when she was commissioned and served in the Suez affair in 1956 returning to NZ via South Africa. He remained in Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Pukaki, Paea and was sent to Maori on 11 May 1960 to become a member of the crew to bring Otago to join the RNZN Fleet. He later served in Rotoiti, Royalist again, Philomel and COMAUCK, Discharged to RA on 7 May 1967. Awarded Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RIDDELL, Tom Alexander | 12927 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMS Jamaica | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Dannevirke on 11 Jan 1931. Served in RNZN 1949–81. RNZN Officer sent to UK for training in 1949 on exchange with RN. One of the first three New Zealanders (Muschamp, Riddell and Burgess) to serve in Korean waters in Jamaica, an 8,000-ton, 6-inch gun cruiser commissioned in Nov 1940. Was present on board on 2 Jul when Jamaica was involved in the first and only engagement with the North Korean Navy. Jamaica sighted four North Korean torpedo boats and three gunboats. Three torpedo boats and the three gunboats were destroyed by Jamaica's 6-inch and 4-inch guns. He was still on-board Jamaica at the Inchon landings. When Jamaica returned to the UK, the three New Zealanders were TSFD to Belfast (a 10,000-ton, 6-inch gun cruiser) where he served from Dec 1950 to Aug 1951. In Aug Muschamp, Burgess and Riddell were promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenants and TSFD to frigates. Tom was posted to Black Swan until Oct 1951 when he returned to the UK with the ship. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. In 1956 Tom was appointed lieutenant in Kaniere on 12 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 when the ship served in Korean waters. Commander in TAMAKI Sep 1975. Appointed OBE (Mil) NY Hons 1979. Also NGSM 1914 clasp ‘Malaya’. Retired as Captain, Tamaki, 12 Jan 1981. Living in Wellington 2001. Was selected to attend 60th anniversary commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep over the period 11–16 Sep 2010. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| RIDGEWAY, Melvin Irvine | 206205 | Temporary Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Hamilton 22 Jan 1926. Previously a merchant seaman. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.122. Service in BCOF, Japan with Service No 663543. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Ridgway (mother), Melville, Hamilton. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 for Japan as Driver, 19 Company, NZASC. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Embarked Japan 18 Sep 1948 and disembarked 5 Oct 1948 at Auckland. In 1950 was 3rd cook and driver at the Cambridge Hotel in Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Photographed on the wharf at Wellington as his mates obligingly formed an “observation tower” for him. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as Bombardier on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as NCO i/c Bty cooks. Demoted to Gunner 17 Aug 1951 on ceasing to hold the appointment of NCO i/c Bty cooks. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RILEY, Walter Percival | 31358 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/06/2053 | 22/10/2054 | Born Sydney in 1929. Educated in Whangarei then in Gisborne where he joined the High School Cadet unit. Qualified for entry in the RMC and became Duntroon Graduate. Regular Force Officer posted to RNZASC. Posted to Korea and emplaned Auckland 10 Jul 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni on 13 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. The following is an extract from his obituary. “On arriving at 10 NZ Transport Company he was immediately despatched to a helicopter resupply operation across the Imjin River before joining his platoon. To his horror, he found the platoon morale was poor and he set about correcting it and he had little choice but to take a hard line. One Sergeant sent home and 2 Corporals reduced to Private–not at all popular. The ensuing few months were a time of ‘Team building’ which meant back to basics of Infantry, endurance and small arms training. The results amazed him with platoon morale lifting rapidly, even to the point where he was no longer ‘That Duntroon Bastard’ but simply ‘The Boss’.” Promoted Captain 1 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Oct 1954. SOS Emergency Force and re-posted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Lieutenant, 2 Nov 1954. Later went to Australia on exchange then left the NZ Army and joined the Australian Army. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died in Perth, WA on 19 Feb 2021 aged 91 years. |
| RIMMER, Percival Albert | 204730 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Khandiva (now Khandwa) Madhya Pradesh state, India, 23 Jan 1929. He was educated in India and gained Senior Cambridge Exam. Came to NZ. Engineering Mechanic for Industrial Electronics, Great North Road, Panmure, Auckland. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in Workshop Platoon. Applied for and was granted three months leave without pay for leave in the UK but he did not follow through with this leave. Granted a 12 month extension for his service in Korea effective from 31 Jan 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 9 Dec 1955. Served overseas one year 137 days. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Feb 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Otahuhu, Auckland, 8 Nov 2011 aged 82. Death notice NZ Herald, 11 Nov 2011. |
| RINGDAHL, Trevor | 208873 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 28/10/2053 | Born Christchurch on 11 Mar 1929. Sawmiller for Addington Timber Company, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 17 Nov 1952. Emplaned 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 3 Jul 1953 and was posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned, for compassionate reasons, on a charter flight to Sydney and a Teal flight to New Zealand deplaning Wellington 28 Oct 1953. Served overseas 127 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued 9 Aug 1954. Discharge Cert returned to Base Records and still held on file in 2009. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 24 Oct 1994. Buried Belfast Cemetery, Belfast, Christchurch aged 65 years. |
| RINGROSE, Brian Edward | 15448 | Junior Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Napier on 15 Jan 1939. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jul 1955 on an eight-year engagement as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he advanced to Jnr Engineering Mechanic 1st Class and was drafted to Kaniere on 3 Feb 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters mainly on the west coast on escort duties. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 15 Jul 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he remained in her until 1 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 15 Jul 1957. He served for about a month in Philomel and then returned to Kaniere for two weeks then returned to Philomel 20 Dec 1957–17 Aug 1958. He was again drafted to Kaniere 18 Aug 1958–8 Nov 1959. Drafted to Rotoiti 9 Nov 1959 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) Local on 11 Nov 1959 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 7 Feb 1969. Disrated on 3 Dec 1960 and went back to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. He later served in Philomel and Endeavour 22 Jul–11 Sep 1960 once more returning to Philomel on 12 Sep 1961. Discharged 25 Dec 1961 BNPS with 38 days invaliding leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RIPIKOI, Harold | 204495 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/08/2052 | 15/04/2053 | Born Waitakaruru, Hauraki Plains on 16 Feb 1928. Factory hand, NZ Co-op Dairy Company, Kopuarahi, Hauraki Plains. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge as he had been found to be underage. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas 241 days. SOS Kayforce 14 May 1953 and posted to TF unit, 1 Bn the Auckland Regiment. On discharge he initially went to Te Awamutu. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2614 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Waitakaruru. His name was actually Ashley Howard Ripikoi who was born on 23 May 1935. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ranui, Waitakere City on 8 Apr 2010 aged 75 years,. |
| RIPPIN, Gordon Arthur (Rip) | 206406 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 15/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Levin 3 Sep 1927. Post & Telegraph Department Linesman at Otaki. Attested 6 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Embarked Sasebo, Japan, 22 Sep 1952 and entered Korea at Pusan 24 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 8 Aug 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1951. Served in George Troop, Divisional Signals attached to RHQ, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Line NCO 28 Feb 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 18 Aug 1952 and to Corporal 23 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 250 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharged Certificate No.2615 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Levin. Living in Levin in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Arohanui Hospice Levin 12 Feb 2005, aged 77 years. |
| RITETE, Bobbie | 204270 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Pupuke near Kaeo, Northland 9 Jan 1929. Labourer employed by New Zealand Railways. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Sailed on a three-day voyage from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 25 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni Deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 292 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Employed by Lands & Survey Department. Re-joined the Army 1 Aug 1957 and served in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Malaya, 1957–59. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington and disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and was accommodated at Nee Soon Camp. Moved north to Kota Tinggi. Involved on operations against Communist insurgents. Embarked 25 Nov 1959 on TSS Captain Cook at Penang for RTNZ and disembarked 15 Dec 1959 at Lyttelton. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ effective 16 Dec 1957. (Army 248/3/8 dated 28 Nov 1958). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 20 Feb 1981 aged 52. Buried Kaeo Cemetery, Northland. |
| RIVERS, Marsden Russell (Snow?) | 33320 | Corporal | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 06/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Russell 20 May 1924. Grocer's assistant. Served in RNZAF, starting at New Plymouth, for five months 31 Jan 1944 to 26 Apr 1944 when he changed to Army and served in 34 Army Troops Coy, NZE 6 Sep 1945, which was for a time also known as 34 Army Troops Salvage Company. During this service he was sent on tasks near Auckland. He was posted to Special Duties and enlisted in the Interim Army but remained on the strength of 34 Army Troops Company. ‘Snow’ Rivers served in BCOF, Japan (Service No 646148) embarking 15 Jul 1947 in the rank of Temporary Sergeant. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. Posted to 5 Engineer Company and attached to 2 Bn NZ Regt. Also attached to 3 Bn NZ Regt for tasks. Reverted to Sapper 4 Nov 1947. Changed from RNZE to RNZ Infantry 10 Mar 1948 and took the rank of Private. Was also at Yamaguchi. Attached FAP to 14 Sqn RNZAF for works tasks 16 Jul–25 Nov 1948. RTNZ 11 Dec 1948. Discharged 18 Jan 1949. Re-enlisted in the Regular Force Regular Force as a sapper (Carpenter and Joiner) but was soon promoted to Corporal and appointed Assistant Foreman of Works, Northern Districts Construction Squadron. Corporal Rivers was a member of the Coronation Contingent that went to the UK in 1953. RTNZ in HMAS Sydney (aircraft carrier) and disembarked at Auckland on 10 Aug 1953. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953 in the appointment of Assistant Foreman of Works (Army 319/2/1/A2 dated 25 Sep 1953). Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 15 Oct 1953 and was attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for NZ and for reposting to RNZE. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to 1 Constr Sqn, RNZE, Papakura Camp on 1 Feb 1954. Was involved in tasks at Paeroa, Tauranga and Waikato Camp. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Nov 1973. Later appointed Purchasing Warrant Officer at Northern Engineer Troop, Papakura Camp. Was then posted to Northern Engineer Troop as Technical Clerk. Discharged 30 May 1974. Medals appear to be British War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Jane Mander Rest Home Whangarei 29 Mar 2015 aged 90 years. Memorial service at Papakura RSA (NZ Herald, 31 Mar 2015). |
| RIXON, Derek Edwin | 206285 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Hastings 5 Jan 1925. Slaughter man from Hastings. Served in Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy during WWII from 26 Feb 1945 until 25 Dec 1945. RTNZ and was discharged 28 Feb 1946. Served RNZN 1945–46, Kayforce 1950–52. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signaller in 162 Bty and served wherever 162 Bty was involved from Pusan to north of Seoul. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette, 18 Mar 1952 p.1545). His Distinguished Conduct Medal was presented to him by HM Queen Elizabeth II at Christchurch on 20 Jan 1954. The Citation Reads: “On 4th November, 1951, Gunner Rixon was a radio operator at a forward artillery observation posts in support of ‘C’ Company, 1st Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers on the Korean Front. At about 2.30 p.m. on that date, the company positions came under heavy artillery and mortar fire and shortly afterwards enemy infantry attacked, striking at the company area along a ridge from the west. Under the direction of his Observation Post Officer, Gunner Rixon coolly and efficiently operated his radio, passing back fire orders and calls for defensive fire which broke up the initial enemy attack. About an hour later the enemy fire intensified and enemy infantry again attacked the company positions. Gunner Rixon's radio was destroyed by shell fire and his line communications were cut. When the enemy finally penetrated the company's defences, he unhesitatingly joined his Observation Post Officer and, armed with grenades charged through heavy fire to engage the enemy at close quarters. For an hour and a half, during which he was wounded once and his Observation Post Officer three times, Gunner Rixon continued to hurl grenades and made several trips back to the Company Headquarters to carry up grenades and ammunition. In spite of being wounded in the head, Gunner Rixon made every Endeavour to clear the company area of the enemy and desisted only when ordered to withdraw. He then assisted in carrying his wounded Observation Post Officer to safety through heavy shell and mortar fire, being himself again wounded while doing so. Gunner Rixon's devote duty, his gallantry and his disregard of heavy and often intense shell and mortar fire were of the highest order and were an inspiration to all in the company area.” The Observation Post Officer was Captain Peter King q.v and the location of this event was on Hill 317 where C Coy was on a position called the ‘Hinge’. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952 and returned to Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1952. He was also a member of the NZ Coronation Contingent to London 1953. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal, Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ERII Coronation Medal and KWSM. Also issued with NZOSM and NZDSM. Living at Havelock North, Feb 2006. Died Havelock North 31 Dec 2015 aged 90 years. |
| RIXSON, Maurice | 12439 | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Oldham, Lancashire, UK, on 22 Jan 1914. Was involved in the maintenance industry before he entered the Royal Navy on 16 Jun 1942 under The National (Armed Forces) Act of 3 Sep 1939. Entered the RN on 16 Jun 1942 as an Air Fitter (Local). He served in the shore stations of Victory, Shrapnel where he advanced to Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 5 Jul 1942, Vernon and Pembroke. Drafted to Sheffield (cruiser) on 27 May 1943 and remained in her until 27 Mar 1946. He advanced to Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 19 Aug 1943 and to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 5 Jul 1945. During his time in Sheffield she served to cover convoys to Gibraltar for operations in Sicily and on operation at Salerno. She was in action with Belfast and Norfolk against the German battleship Scharnhorst on Russian convoy protection and went to Boston USA for refit and the installation of new radar equipment. He was also in Sheffield when she and other ships escorted carriers whose aircraft were to attack the German battleship Tirpitz in Altenfjord. Released from the RN on 5 Jun 1946. His WWII service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Cook (Maori as a 1 Apr 1949) on 9 Jan 1949 as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced the following day to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class. Drafted to Tutira and was part of the crew who brought the ship to NZ. Served in Philomel (Waiouru–later Irirangi) 10 Sep 1949–19 Jan 1951. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jan 1951–21 Nov 1951 and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Nov 1951. Rotoiti Sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 23 Mar 1952. She RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Drafted to Bellona 15 Aug 1953–27 Dec 1953. DEE on 8 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (18 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROA, Tukotahi (Tuti) | 203614 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Te Awamutu on 22 Nov 1925. Employed as a Civil servant in Te Awamutu. Served in RNZAF 1943–45, also BCOF, Japan 1947–48. (813703, Temporary Corporal, Maori Battalion. Farm hand from Te Awamutu. Next-of-kin Mr Roa Ngutunui (father). Kayforce 1950–52. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier. Attached FAP to NZRTU as Cadre NCO 4 Dec 1951. Photographed playing an old grand piano found wrecked in a bombed-out building in Seoul. The piano was repaired by kiwi troops. Wrote last verse of a Kayforce song (see New Zealand and the Korean War Vol.2 p.396 by Ian McGibbon.) Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni on 21 May 1952 and flew by BCPA charter flight to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned 24 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952 and returned to Te Awamutu. Died Te Awamutu, 18 May 2001 aged 25 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBB, Alan Lindsay | 689931 | Acting Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 29/12/2056 | Born Whanganui 13 Dec 1929. Post & Telegraph clerk who had passed all his P&T examinations. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Dec 1954. Reverted to Driver on deplanement. Entered Korea 7 Jan 1955. Recommended as potential officer material. Was variously at 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal at 10 Tpt Coy 7 Mar 1955 and appointed Lance Corporal Clerk. Promoted Temporary Corporal and appointed Corporal Clerk 16 Apr 1955. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Pay Sergeant 6 Oct 1955 and was promoted Sergeant 6 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached to Brit Com Disposals Unit 28 Mar 1956 until 11 Nov 1956. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 29 Apr 1956 and to Staff Sergeant 29 Jul 1956. Embarked Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland. Served overseas two years 17 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Apr 1957. Returned to work in the New Zealand Post Office. One of a small number of men who bought home a Japanese wife. Died Whanganui 7 Feb 1993. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) on 7 Jan 2004 that were forwarded to family. |
| ROBB, Donald Taylor | 206936 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Hunterville 16 Jun 1930. Farmhand from Raetihi. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Entered Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Known to have been at the position called Kansas. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Wellington 18 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 281 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 19 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Raetihi 1 Oct 1958 aged 28 years. |
| ROBB, Ninian John | 206004 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Taumarunui on 22 Nov 1923. Previous home service in the Army during WWII and was awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Also served in Jayforce (Service No 619934) embarking on 30 Jul 1946 and returning to NZ 5 Jul 1947. Served as Lance Bombardier in 25 NZ Field Battery in Japan. Discharged from Jayforce 9 Aug 1947. Driver for Public Works Department in 1950. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Taumarunui 8 Oct 1990 aged 67 years. |
| ROBEN, Dick | 213053 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Napier 24 Oct 1924. Labourer for Murphy's Pipe Works, Christchurch. Attested 27 Jul 1954 in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jul 1956. |
| ROBERTS, Brian Thomas | 346221 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 24 Dec 1938. Entered the RNZN on 19 Dec 1956 and underwent initial training in Tamaki followed by time in Philomel. Drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Jun 1958 and remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 10 Sep 1958. He later served in Kaniere three times, Black Prince, Royalist 17 Jan 1961–12 Jan 1962 and Otago 25 May 1962–2 Feb 1964. He also served in Tamaki, Pukaki and Philomel. DEE 23 Dec 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ROBERTS, Douglas Harry | 32392 | Temporary Lance Corporal | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born in Christchurch on 12 Mar 1930. Entered the RNZE on 6 Jul 1948. Regular Force soldier, Assistant Foreman of Works from Central Military District. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Served in Korea from Oct 1953 to Jan 1954. Attached for the most part to 28 Fd Engr Regt and was involved in conversion of a Canadian Field Dressing Station into a Hospital. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned in country 6 Jan 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Posted to Central District Construction Sqn on his RTNZ. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZE. Twice the School Sergeant Major of the New Zealand School of Military Engineering. MBE, NZOSM, UN Korea medal (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953), LS&GC Medal (Military) and MSM. See Service Lives Remembered. Living in Tauranga 2022 aged 92 years. |
| ROBERTS, Geoffrey James Ernest | 34506 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 18/03/2053 | 26/01/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 19 Feb 1931. Enlisted in the Regular Force 1 May 1950 and was discharged at his own request 18 Aug 1951 having completed one year three months service. Service station attendant from Te Kuiti. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 26 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD 30 Mar 1953 and remained there until 16 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jan 1954 and RTNZ for compassionate reasons. Deplaned 26 Jan 1954 from Teal flight Wellington ex Sydney. Served overseas 315 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 3 Mar 1954 and posted to TF unit. Later a lorry driver at the Railway Goods Shed at Te Kuiti. Enlisted in the Regular Force May 1959. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington and disembarked 25 Nov 1959 at Penang. M/I Sobraon Camp, Taiping the same day. Served in D Coy, 2 NZ Regt. GSM 1918 (M) awarded RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Emplaned at Changi, Singapore 23 Nov 1961 for RTNZ and deplane Auckland 26 Nov 1961. Discharged from the Army shortly after. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Napier 20 Aug 1966 aged 35 years. |
| ROBERTS, James | 206550 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Shannon, near Palmerston North 26 Aug 1924. Served in BCOF, Japan. (632128, Private, 2 Bn. Bakers assistant from Shannon. Next-of-Kin Mrs D.M. Hannan (mother, Shannon.) Market Gardener for Mr A Gillespie, Opiki, near Shannon. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. At NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Entered Korea 2 Nov 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) on the same day. Was employed as a Signals Storeman. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. Intended to enlist in Kayforce for a second tour but cancelled his application for compassionate reasons. Enlisted 1 Aug 1957 in 1 NZ Regt, Regular Force. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Marched into Nee Soon Garrison. Then moved to Kota Tinggi. Served in A Coy. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook 10 Dec 1959 disembarking at Wellington. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Posted to Central District Ordnance Depot, Linton, then to MT Stores Platoon, 4 Inf Bde Gp ordnance Field Park. TSFD from NZ Regt to RNZAOC 17 Aug 1960. Discharged 24 Apr 1962. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Died Greymouth 22 Dec 2021 aged 97 years. |
| ROBERTS, James Arthur | 1212 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Black’s Point, Reefton on 23 Dec 1917. He was a schoolboy before he entered the NZ Division of the RN. Entered Philomel as Boy 2nd Class on 17 Mar 1935 for 12 years. He changed to Probationary Boy Telegraphist and Advanced to Boy Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1934. Drafted to Dunedin on 13 Jun 1934 then to Diomede on 18 Jan 1935. He returned to Dunedin on 15 Apr 1935. He advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 23 Jun 1935 and to Telegraphist on 22 Mar 1936. He served in Philomel 16 May–2 Nov 1936 and then served in HMS Achilles 3 Nov 1936–22 Jul 1938. His next ship was HMS Leander in which he served from 23 Jul 1938 to 21 Oct 1941. During this time Leander served in the Pacific and was in the Indian Ocean when she found and destroyed the Italian Armed Merchant raider. He advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1941. He served in Philomel then in Philomel II (Wellington Navy Office) 13 Oct 1941–5 Oct 1942 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) on 18 Jun 1942. He was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 9 Oct 1942–24 Feb 1943 and then returned to Philomel on 16 Feb 1943 and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 9 Jun 1944. Petty Officer Roberts was sent to Cook on 6 Jun 1945 (possibly the Naval station in Shelly Bay, Wellington) and then was drafted to Achilles 21 Sep–8 Jul 1946. During this time he served in Japan when Achilles relieved Gambia in Tokyo Harbour. He again served in Philomel, Tamaki and Waiouru where the RNZN had a signal Station and returned to Tamaki. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist on 20 Jun 1948. He next served in Taupo and was disrated on 8 Aug 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 6 Sep 1949 and re-advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist on 8 Aug 1949. Sadly he was disrated again on 17 Dec 1949. Pukaki sailed from Auckland together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 5 Jan 1951. He served again in Waiouru in the Naval station 20 Jan 1951–14 Jul 1952. He returned to Philomel on 15 Jul 1952 and was DEE on 23 Dec 1952. His medals include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. He received the Korea Medal and the UN Korea medal and was later entitled to the NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, The NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Hamilton 2 Nov 2010 aged 79 years. |
| ROBERTS, John | 206097 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Pahiatua 20 Oct 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Service No 657108, Private, Infantry. Farm Labourer from Mangatainoka. Later a shepherd in Australia. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Roberts (mother) Pahiatua. Discharged from Jayforce 3 Oct 1947. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served with his unit from Pusan to north of Seoul. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Attached FAP to Div Leave Centre 27 May–25 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Palmerston North. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBERTS, John Joseph | 14136 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Otorohanga on 3 Feb 1934. He was employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 on an eight-year engagement as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 on the second deployment to Korean waters. John Robert advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 24 Jan 1953. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Back in NZ he served in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 3 Nov 1953–18 Aug 1954. He was then granted Leave Without Pay until 2 Sep 1954 when he returned to Bellona. Drafted to Black Prince on 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He returned to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was one of the ship’s company when the ship was sailed to Britain to return her to the RN. He was drafted on 17 Apr 1956 to Royalist which was commissioned into the RNZN and sailed to NZ after working up and taking part in some exercises with the RN. She was to Have come back to NZ via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but the Suez troubles prevented that voyage and she had to come back to NZ Via South Africa. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Mar 1957. He was in Philomel from 1 Apr–19 May 1957 and returned to Royalist on 20 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland the same day to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until 4 Sep 1958. He then served in Philomel and was drafted to Irirangi on 2 May–28 Jul 1959. He returned to Philomel 29 Jul 1959 and was discharged PUNS on 27 Apr 1960 with 90 days Invaliding Leave. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBERTS, Joseph Henry | 204689 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Tuakau 2 Jul 1928. Linesman for State Hydro Department, Lichfield, near Putaruru. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon from 8 Nov 1953 to 13 Sep 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for the return journey to Australia. Continued the return journey to NZ on a Teal flight deplaning at Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 33 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. |
| ROBERTS, Leonard Walter | 30084 | Major | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/01/1970 | 11/03/2055 | Born Wellington 4 Sep 1911. Clerk. Served through North Africa and Libya and was involved in some hair-raising adventures as on an occasion he and a group of trucks under his command avoided German patrols and armoured vehicles as they were trying to relieve Tobruk. OC 2 Ammunition Company 1943; 1 Supply Company 1945–Jan 1946. MBE 1945, Mention in Despatches. ED 1948. Further details in the Official Histories of WWII Petrol Company (A.L. Kidson) and Supply Company (P.W. Bates). “Captain Roberts rendered four and a half years of consistently good service and work in 2nd New Zealand Division Ammunition Company, NZASC. Always an outstanding example to his officers and men in all circumstances whether they be ammunition, supply or transportation. His initiative and enterprise brought his unit out of many a difficult position and his enthusiasm was always maintained. His command of an Ammunition Company in Italy and his fine work in the Western Desert, his coolness under enemy action and leadership were throughout an inspiration to all ranks associated with him.” He was first recommended for an OBE but this was downgraded to MBE. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Appointed to Kayforce 15 Nov 1954. OC 10 Tpt Coy 2 Dec 1954 to 28 Feb 1955. Emplaned Japan 11 Mar 1955 for RTNZ vis Sydney and deplaned Auckland 11 Mar 1954. SOS Emergency Force 24 Mar 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force, 25 Mar 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Devonport, Auckland, 23 Mar 1985 aged 75 years. |
| ROBERTS, Leslie James | 14152 | Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hastings, Hawkes Bay on 2 Aug 1928. He was employed as a plumber before he entered the RNZN on 20 Mar 1952 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 17 Sep 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he remained in her until drafting to Bellona on 7 May 1954. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 17 Sep 1954. He also served in Black Prince, Philomel and Bellona again, Royalist, Lachlan twice and Tarapunga 23 Sep 1958 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 17 Sep 1959. DEE 19 Mar 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBERTS, Paul John | 34507 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born 31 May 1930. Clerk in F.A.M.E. Insurance Co, Auckland. Attested 20 Apr 1950 in the Regular Force. Lance Bombardier Roberts was selected for Kayforce at the completion of the Fd Arty Basic Instrs Course having completed training on 25-pounder and 5.5-inch guns. Taken on Strength of Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements 16 Nov 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Japan 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Mar 1952. Accidentally injured and admitted 26 Fd Amb 31 Jan 1953 and was discharged to 16 Fd Regt 18 Feb 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Oct 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 15 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Discharged from the RF at his own request 15 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded in NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| ROBERTS, Roland David (Rolly) | 13429 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Kaikoura on 9 Apr 1935. Employed as a junior fisherman before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Bellona on 13 Jun 1951 as a Boy 1st Class and then to Rotoiti on 17 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 9 Oct 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 and he was drafted to Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Jan 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 4 Aug 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona and was one of the ship’s company that took the ship back to Britain to return her to the RN and then to bring Royalist to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. While in Britain he was in HMS Drake to attend a course 6 Jan–9 Mar 1956 and was graded Radar Controller 3rd Class on 3 Mar 1956. He returned to Bellona and found he had been advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1956. He stayed in Bellona until work on Royalist was completed and was then drafted to her on 17 Apr 1956. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Jan 1957. Royalist was to have come back to NZ via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal. However, because of the situation in Egypt she had to come home via South Africa. On RTNZ he also served in Black Prince, Philomel and Endeavour and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jul–19 Nov 1957 to attend a further course and was graded Radar Controller 2nd Class on completion of the course. He next served in Tamaki then Royalist again and Tamaki once more. DEE on 8 Apr 1961. Awarded Korea Medal (12 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Devonport, 23 Oct 2013 aged 78 years. |
| ROBERTS, Trevor Curtis | 32610 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 07/08/2052 | 15/05/2056 | Born 31 May 1930. Before joining the RF he worked in J.H. Morton‘s Drapery business. Attested in the RF 8 Jul 1948. TSFD to Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 6 Apr 1952. Sent on TOD to Trentham Camp to join the working party for Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by civil air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Admitted Swedish Hospital 26 Aug 1952 and was discharged direct to unit 2 Sep 1952. M/O NZ base HQ and attached FAP HQ. RAOC 31 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ and CTBA HQ. RAOC, 1 Comwel Div 20 Dec 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit Ord Dep 6 Feb 1954. Married Hiroko a young Japanese woman at Kure, Japan 23 Jul 1955. Granted 14 days Special Theatre Leave 27 Feb–11 Mar 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Brit Com Disposals Org and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Mar 1956. He was promoted from Corporal to Warrant Officer 2nd Class during his time in Korea. Left Japan circa 11 May 1956 to Sydney and disembarked Wellington 15 May 1956 from MV Wanganella. Served overseas 3 years 283 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 18 Oct 1956 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Served in RNZAOCF and re-engaged 5 Jul 1960 until retiring age. Discharged 8 Sep 1961 SNLR. Died Palmerston North 31 May 1999 aged 69 years. |
| ROBERTS, William | 206937 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Gisborne 10 Jan 1929. Labourer Tuahau Station, Ruakituri, via Wairoa. Attested 10 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU the same day. Served in 161 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 25 Jun 1953 and discharged to unite the next day. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough) 18 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and furlough 27 Mar 1954. Deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 233 days. Did not report from furlough. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBERTSON, Alexander Kenneth | 13293 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Masterton 4 Sep 1932, Factory hand before enlisting in the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950. Granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After initial training drafted to Bellona 19 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman 1 Oct 1951. Served in Philomel and the Reserve Fleet between 30 May 1952 and 6 Dec 1953. Drafted to Hawea 7 Dec 1953 then back to Bellona 1 Apr 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–21 Nov 1955 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. She returned to Auckland 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Royalist for her second Commission and sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan waters and then briefly in Japanese and Korean waters 8 Oct–11 Nov 1957. Royalist returned to Auckland 4 Jul 1948. His remaining time in the RNZN was mainly in Philomel. DEE 3 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Tauranga?13 May 2008 aged 85 years. |
| ROBERTSON, Eric | 527111 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/03/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Born Te Puke 2 Aug 1932. Farmhand Attested in 3rd CMT intake 2 Aug 1951. Serving TF soldier in 1 Hauraki Regt. Shearing contractor from Te Puke. Attested 27 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Went on TOD to Muriwai for field exercises. Emplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1954 as Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 Apr. Entered Korea the same day and M/I to his unit 6 Apr 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 May 1954 and placed on seriously ill list. Removed from seriously ill list 5 Jun and discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base Camp 23 Aug 1954. AWOL for nearly 3 days. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp as result of accident. Burns to left arm and face. Discharged to NZ Base Camp 23 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Oct 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 4–18 Feb 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1954 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Completed RTNZ deplaning Auckland 4 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 74 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jul 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Service Medal. Applied for RF Nov 1956. “Solid type both CMT and in Kayforce training and has seen Active Service and measures up to the required standard very well.” Not known if this was completed. Later entitled to NZODM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Opotiki, 30 Jan 2001 aged 70 years. |
| ROBERTSON, George Richard | 204416 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 16/08/2052 | 27/08/2053 | Born Morrinsville 22 Sep 1930. Carpenter working for E.J. Clark at Onerahi. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil flight (possibly Qantas) and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1952. Posted to George Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Jan 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal 19 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Aug 1953 on Qantas flight to Sydney and onwards to NZ for discharge on compassionate grounds. Deplaned Auckland 27 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 12 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals which were issued 9 Jul 1954. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Helensville 23 Jun 2006 aged 75 years. |
| ROBERTSON, Jack Sydney James | 920086 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 7 Nov 1931. Regular Force soldier enlisted in RNZASC at Burnham 15 Aug 1950. Also in Transport Platoon at Addington. Discharged 18 May 1953 by purchase after two and a part years service. Had previously applied for a transfer to Kayforce but this was refused as he did not possess the qualifications required of Regular Force secondments to Kayforce. Purpose of his discharge was to enlist in Kayforce. Spent a short time as a truck driver for Ministry of Works, Roxburgh Hydro, Roxburgh and as a TF soldier while waiting to get into Kayforce. 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Mar 1954 and entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 59 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Jun 1955 and re-posted to Territorial Force. Later Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| ROBERTSON, John | 204764 | Captain | NZ Base Camp | RNZAMC | 14/12/2054 | 30/09/2055 | Born Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK, 28 Jan 1915. Served in the RNVR 1940–46 as Surgeon Lieutenant. Doctor appointed to Kayforce 10 Nov 1954 for one year. Allotted No.204764. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954, M/I NZ base HQ and appointed Medical Officer NZ Base Camp. Entered Korea 9 Jan 1955. Relinquished appointment of Medical Officer to NZ Base Camp 31 Mar 1955 and appointed Medical Officer NZ Kayforce 1 Apr 1955. Medical Officer to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy on four TODs between 1 Jan and 12 Sep 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Sep 1955 and relinquished appointment of Medical Officer to NZ Kayforce. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Sep 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 30 Sep 1955 from RNZAF aircraft. Served in Korea 291 days. SOS the Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZAMC, with the rank of Captain, 27 Oct 1955. Died Christchurch 11 Jan 1967 aged 52 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) which his family could claim on his behalf. |
| ROBERTSON, Percy Harris | 208184 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Riverton? during 1925. Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.113. (632043, Private, Infantry. Dairy farm hand from Invercargill. Next-of-kin, Mrs J.A. Robertson (mother) Riverton.) Also served in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Remained in NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 20 Dec 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jul 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 14 Jul 1995. Buried Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. |
| ROBERTSON, Peter M | 0 | 2nd Lieutenant | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Appointed to the Emergency Force from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List, 29 Aug 1950. (See Compilation of this Roll in the Introduction.) |
| ROBERTSON, Robert George | 14604 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whangarei on 25 Apr 1936. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1952 as a Junior Electrical Mechanician. His training began in Tamaki and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus for more trade training 28 Dec 1952 to 9 Feb 1954 [sic]. He returned to Philomel and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 25 Oct 1953 and to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 12 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona, Hawea, Tasman and back to Hawea on 30 Nov 1954. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 25 Nov 1954. He then served in Bellona again 15 Apr 1954–20 Sep 1955, Black Prince 21 Sep 1955–4 Jan 1957 and then to Royalist on 5 Jan 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. (See RNZN Ships in the Introduction.) Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician (Local) on 13 Jun 1957 but relinquished the rate on 14 Nov 1957 returning to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 15 Nov 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Dec 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he was drafted to Philomel on 20 Oct 1958. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Dec 1950. Drafted to Royalist again on 14 Sep 1960–10 Oct 1961. DEE 24 Apr 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| ROBERTSON, Ronald William | 206812 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 04/02/2053 | Born Wairoa 9 Apr 1929. Butcher then mill-hand. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952, entered Korea 21 Jun and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge, via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. His family asked whether he would be arriving at Evans Bay or at Paraparaumu. Served overseas 241 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 11 Nov 1980 aged 51 years. |
| ROBERTSON, Selwyn Roy | 203654 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Auckland 18 Jan 1926. Served in RNZAF for 1½ years from 31 Mar 1944 to 15 Sep 1945 with Service No 442030. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Hostilities Only and was awarded War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Herd Tester for Auckland Herd Improvement Assn, Hamilton. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver and worked in 161 Bty. AWOL seven days 10 hours. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 28 Jun 1952 and to Lance Bombardier 28 Jul 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 18 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Apr 1952 and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Stratford, Taranaki. Died Frankston, Victoria, Australia 19 Dec 1984 aged 58 years. |
| ROBERTSON, William Alexander | 208874 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 30 Jun 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flying boat from Evans Bay for travel to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 May 1953. Entered Korea 17 May 1953 and served at Sim San Ni and Rear HQ at Tukjon. Played soccer and rugby during his tour. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to Wellington deplaning 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM. Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 19 Jun 2005. |
| ROBIESON, Roy Struan (Robbie) | 675108 | Private | HQ NZ Kayforce | NZ Regt | 24/02/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Wellington 14 Apr 1932. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas flight to Japan. Travelled via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 then by road to NZ Base camp at Hiro, Japan. Clerk at HQ NZ Kayforce. Played in the HQ Rugby and tennis teams. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp during Apr and was discharged 22 Apr 1955 direct to unit. Re-admitted 14 May 1955 and discharged 18 May 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Australia. Continued to deplane Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Living at Wellington in Nov 2001. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM. Died Huntleigh Home and Hospital Karori, Wellington 14 Mar 2022 aged 89 years. One month short of his 90th birthday. |
| ROBINSON, Bruce Arthur (Robbie) | 203812 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Posted to RNZA while under training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RNZA Pool also served in A Troop, 161 Bty. Photographed with snow on a Korean hillside where a NZ Battery was in Position. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1952. Living in West Australia in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, Colin Laurence Durham | 15893 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Matamata on 8 May 1938. Employed as a forestry worker for Forest Products, Tokoroa before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a naval recruit. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he changed to an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 24 Nov 1956. Drafted on 12 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 10 May 1957. Royalist served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until drafted to on 4 Sep–13 Nov 1958. He was then drafted to Paea 13 Nov 1958–29 Apr 1960. He served again in Tamaki and Philomel in the ‘boats’ section and was then drafted to Royalist for nearly three months. Discharged by Purchase on 19 Jan 1962 and returned to Matamata. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| ROBINSON, D J | 208419 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, Dallas Heath Lee | 208153 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 1926 Kaikorai, Dunedin. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (655498, Private, Infantry. Labourer from Dunedin. Next-of-kin Mrs N.B. Jeffcoat (mother), Kaikorai, Dunedin.) Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. M/O to Sasebo to sail to Pusan. Entered Korea three days later and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Papakura 6 Nov 1964 aged 37–38. Buried Papakura Cemetery. |
| ROBINSON, Dennis | 204303 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Previously served in the British Merchant Navy. Enlisted circa Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 21 Apr 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Aug 1953. Re-emplaned for Korea 6 Apr 1954 with 16th Reinforcements and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Apr 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Australia and completed the RTNZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 27 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 7 Feb 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NSDefSM and KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, Donald Jarvie | 11729 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Whangarei on 23 Apr 1929. Employed as a pastry-cook before he entered the RNZN for six years on 22 Jan 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki until 1 Oct 1948. Drafted to Bellona on 2 Oct 1948 and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Jul 1949. He served in the Naval Signal Station in Waiouru (later known as Irirangi) and Philomel and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend a trade related course. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and was then drafted to Taupo on 6 Jun 1951. Taupo sailed for Korean waters on 29 Aug 1951 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. The remaining time of his contract was served in Philomel. Discharged 29 Sep 1953 BNPS with 14 days invaliding leave. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and the KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, George Lawrence Athol | 207816 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 4 Oct 1924. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed with the Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Was engaged in some very heavy fighting during that time. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and M/I 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight from Sydney at Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2637 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2001. |
| ROBINSON, Kenneth | 14383 | Radio Electrician | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 06/02/2055 | Born Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK, 1 Apr 1927. Joined the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/MX 751874 on 24 Jul 1945 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician then to Petty Officer by 1 Aug 1946. Completed his RN engagement on 8 Jan 1951 but was retained by the RN for 18 months until discharged on 9 Jan 1953. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (the RNZN office in London) on 26 Feb 1953. Granted the rate of Radio Electrician (M) and advanced to Radio Electrician (W/T) on successive days and completed a special conversion course at HMS Collingwood (UK) on 22 Jul 1953. On arrival in New Zealand his first appointment was at Irirangi at Waiouru. Drafted to Kaniere on 7 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters. His service in these latter areas was between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. He was nominated to attend the professional examination for Commissioned Electrical Officer (Radio) in Mar 1955. Served in Irirangi again 21 Mar 1955–1 Apr 1957 and advanced to Chief Radio Electrician 1 Jun 1956. Drafted to Royalist as Chief Radio Electrician 2 Apr 1957. This ship sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and served in Japanese and Korean waters for a period in Oct and Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He stayed with that ship to 14 Sep 1958, then served in Black Prince 15 Sep 1958–27 Jun 1960. His final sea service was in Royalist 8 Aug 1960–17 Apr 1962. Discharged to RA 26 Jul 1965. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity (about mid 1960). Awarded British Empire Medal 1963 (QB Hons Jun 1963): “…His record during his combined Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy service has been notable for his loyalty to the Service and his zeal and devotion to duty. Hard working, extremely conscientious and loyal, he has carried out his duties in an exceptional manner.” Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), Naval GSM (M) and PJM. |
| ROBINSON, Lawrence James | 203933 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB in late Jun 1950, embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea disembarking Pusan on 31 Dec 1990. Posted from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt, Light Aid Detachment, 19 Jan 1951 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZEME. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.66) Iwakuni 26 May 1952 for travel to Australia and completed return to NZ By Teal flight arriving 31 May 1952, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1952 and went to Hamilton. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2638 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his mother’s address in Dunedin. Died Palmerston North 17 Nov 1995. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| ROBINSON, Maurice William Desmond | 896551 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 21/04/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born 19 Jul 1933. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned 21 Apr 1954 for Japan on Teal flight departing from Christchurch to Sydney, then by Qantas to enter Japan 24 Apr 1954. Entered Korea circa 1 May 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Served mainly in the Imjin cease fire area. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned on 9 Dec 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Feb 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Enlisted in the RNZAF and later served with the UN in Lebanon. Served in 41 Sqn RNZAF and flew into South Vietnam 6 Feb 1975 with Flt Lieutenant Monti. Reached rank of Squadron Leader. Living in Christchurch 2009. Died Bob Scott Retirement Village, Petone, 10 Jun 2022 aged 88 years. |
| ROBINSON, Nigel Stanley | 3381 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 18/03/2053 | Born Levin 14 Nov 1919. First entry into the RNZN as a Stoker 2nd Class on 12 Sep 1941. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Leander on 5 May 1943 as Stoker 1st Class. Served in Leander in the Pacific and was most likely on board when she was torpedoed by the Japanese during the battles near Kolombangara on 13 Jul 1943. The Japanese cruiser Jintsu was sunk but all three allied cruisers were hit by torpedoes and damaged and suffered 26 killed. Leander was so badly damaged she took no further part in the war. Temporary repairs were made in Auckland then sailed to Boston for a full refit. Drafted to Achilles 17 Mar 1944. Stayed with this ship until 30 Sep 1946 and was most likely on board during the passage to the UK for refitting. Later Achilles served with the Pacific Fleet during the final stages of the war. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946 and was promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic. Later served in Arabis which was returned to the RN and was in the crew that brought Pukaki (previously HMS Lock Achanalt) to New Zealand. Served again in Bellona and Hawea. Drafted to Rotoiti as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 23 Nov 1951 and served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Later promoted Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic and served in patrol craft and in Bellona and Royalist and Endeavour. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. WWII medal entitlement not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May also have been awarded Naval LS&GC Medal. Discharged to Shore 23 Apr 1958 having fallen below Naval Physical Standard. Returned to Levin. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, Peter James | 12237 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 27/07/2051 | Born Lambeth, London, UK, on 29 Mar 1928. He was employed as a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy (Service No C/MX 781847) as a Probationary Stores Assistant on 2 Nov 1945. His initial training was conducted in Royal Arthur. This was located in a former Butlins Holiday Camp near Skegness prior to the beginning of WWII. Further training followed in Duke and he then returned to Royal Arthur. which was decommissioned about Mar 1946 when he was drafted to Pembroke on 22 Mar 1946. He advanced to Stores Assistant on 29 Mar 1946. He advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 19 Jan 1948. He was discharged from the RN onto join the RNZN at Cook as a Stores Assistant on 14 Jun 1948 on a three-year engagement. While waiting in the UK he was drafted to Arabis before he was drafted to HMS Loch Shin 18 Aug–12 Sep 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo on commissioning in the RNZN on 13 Sep 1948. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 15 Jun 1948. He was a member of the ship’s company that sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Tamaki, Taupo, Philomel and Tamaki again until drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed for Korean waters on 7 Oct 1950. Served in the Supply Branch while in Rotoiti. He took passage to the UK from Japan or Hong Kong in HMT Dunera as his service record shows Maori on 24 Apr 1951 the day after is shown for his departure from Rotoiti. His posting card shows 20 Apr for both events. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were issued on 9 Mar 1998 to and address in Tauranga. Later issued the NZOSM and KWSM which were issued on 7 Jan 2005. |
| ROBINSON, Peter Lawrence | 15597 | Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Awamutu on 23 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. Drafted on 30 Nov 1956 to Stawell his first ship after basic training in Tamaki then returned to Philomel on 8 Dec 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 23 Mar 1957 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 23 Dec 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he then served in Philomel, Tamaki and Pegasus before drafting again to Royalist on 7 Jul 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering) on 31 Mar 1961. He later served in Philomel, Lachlan where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 5 Jan 1964 during Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ROBINSON, Peter Rendell | 13037 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Summer Hill, Sydney, Australia, on 7 Jul 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 9 Apr 1949. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 24 Jan–4 Aug 1950. Drafted to Philomel on 5 Aug 1950 but RUN on 2 Jan 1951. Recovered and returned to Philomel on 20 Jan 1951. Drafted to Kaniere on 6 Feb 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Dec 1951. Served in Philomel 12 Nov 1951–20 Feb 1952, then served in Tui from 21 Feb–8 Oct 1952 and returned to Philomel on 9 Oct 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. She RTNZ on 4 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona on 7 May 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 31 Oct 1954 but relinquished the rate on 16 Mar 1955 and resumed service as an Able Seaman. DEE 6 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| ROBINSON, Robert William Broughton | 12675 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Hungerford, Berkshire, UK, on 10 Apr 1914. He was a houseboy (domestic help) before he joined the RN on 19 Mar 1930 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 134171. His initial training was conducted in Ganges. He changed to Signalman Boy on 4 Jan 1932 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 19 Apr 1932. He served in several ships including Royal Sovereign (battleship) 18 Oct 1932–23 Aug 1935 and advanced to Signalman on 10 Jan 1933. He was in Effingham for passage to St Angelo (Shore Station, Malta) and then served in Acheron (destroyer) and then to Wessex (destroyer) all in the period of 1 Oct 1935–31 Mar 1936. He also served in Danae (cruiser) 25 Aug 1936–14 Jan 1938. He advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 1 Jan 1938. During his time in this ship he was in the Far East where she escorted several evacuation convoys from Shanghai to Hong Kong and was fired at by the Japanese Navy! During 1938 he served in several ships and shore stations. Drafted to Argus (carrier converted from an ocean liner in 1918) 8 Aug 1938–2 Jul 1939 which was used as a training ship for deck landings. He also served in Belfast (cruiser now a floating museum ship in the Pool of London) 2 Aug–26 Dec 1939. His next ship was Vandyke (Armed Boarding Vessel, troop ship) which when evacuating troops from Norway was sunk in the Narvik area by German aircraft on 10 Jun 1940. Bob Robinson survived only to be taken POW and was held in Stalag IXC, Mulhausen, Germany until released and returned to Britain 9 Aug 1945. He served in Mercury and advanced to Yeoman of Signals 9 Aug 1945. He stayed in Mercury until he enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve 27 Nov 1948. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London on 27 Feb 1949 as a Signalman and advanced to Leading Signalman the next day. Cook was renamed Maori on 1 Apr 1949. He was drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was a member of the ship’s company when she sailed to NZ. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals on 28 Mar 1949 and to Yeoman of Signals on 28 Mar 1950. He remained in Tutira and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki bound for Korea. She RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He was then drafted to Philomel 6 Aug–18 Nov 1951 and then went to Tamaki 19 Nov 1951–3 Jun 1952. Drafted to Philomel 4 Jun 1952 then to Bellona on 7 Jun 1952 and took passage in her to the UK and was DEE on 26 Feb 1953 from Maori. He returned to Portsmouth, Hampshire. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROBINSON, Roger Druitt | 204100 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/03/2053 | Born Melbourne, Australia 8 Mar 1924. Labourer and driver for Roebuck Constr Co, Huntly. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin 29 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea voyage to Korea and disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Only one offence recorded during his service. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll.31 Jan 1953. Granted 14 days leave in Australia from 3 Mar to 16 Mar inclusive. To report to NZ Army Liaison Officer C/o Movements Sydney for onward movement to NZ. Deplaned Auckland 19 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were sent to his last address in NZ but returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives). They were re-sent 23 Mar 1956 to an address in Arcadia, NSW, Australia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Crookwell, NSW, Australia 7 Aug 1995 aged 70 years. |
| ROBINSON, Stanley Mack (Stan) | 13306 | Electrician (TL?) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, 28 May 1919. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service No C/JX144672. Started with Boy service at Ganges on 14 May 1935 then adult service from 28 May 1937. Served in Ramillies when it was stationed offshore during the Spanish Civil War. Mentioned in Special Order of the Day 30 Jul 1939. Served in Cornwall (cruiser) on the China Station and was in Singapore Dockyard when the war broke out. Mentioned in Despatches 25 Jun 1942 (Acting Petty Officer, Supplement to the London Gazette, 11 Jun 1942, p.2512). This was when he was Coxswain in ML 193 at the attack on Dieppe. Following this he finished the war in submarine service. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 Jul 1950. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951–19 Mar 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Also served in Bellona and Black Prince. Discharged 25 Mar 1955 having fallen BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth in 2010. Medals include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal and KWSM. A photo exists picturing George Merrit, Len Blick (Leading Radio Electricians Mate), Stan Robinson and John Ellwood taken on board Hawea. Died New Plymouth 22 Feb 2011 aged 91 years. |
| ROBINSON, William John (Bill) | 204101 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Foxton 5 May 1928. Employed in Tailor-Out sawmill, MOW Mangakino. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on xx Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin leaving 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 in Qantas aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea 24 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 28 Aug 1951 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl, RNZASC. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 17 May 1952 and to Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1951. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 9 Feb 1953. He had never been admitted to hospital during his time in Korea. This was not discovered until his medical survey was conducted in Japan and it was thought that his original medical file may have been lost when the Wahine went aground. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2640 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his address in Mangakino. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 28 Mar 2007, place not known. |
| ROBSON, Daniel | 204271 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Kaitaia 12 May 1928. Labourer for Sanford Ltd, Auckland. Attested 1o Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled to Japan by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952. Had some problems adhering to Routine and Standing Orders on several occasions. Posted to NZ Base HQ 15 Sep 1953 and M/I to this unit 21 Sep 1953. TSFD to the NZA Roll 17 Nov 1953. Granted 28 days furlough in Japan 22 Dec 1953 to 18 Jan 1954 inclusive. Remains on strength of NZ Base HQ. To report to NZ Base Camp on expiry of leave. Granted a further 12-month service in theatre. Posted to NZ Base HQ and struck of NZ Roll. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 27 Apr 1954. Another flurry of discipline errors. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Apr 1954 and M/I 3 May 1954. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy to attend Driving & Maintenance Course 30 May–4 Jun 1954. Further discipline errors. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Failed to obey Ships Standing orders. Deplaned Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft. Served overseas two years 189 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROCHFORT, Ernest James | 924 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Bulawayo, Rhodesia, South Africa on 2 Mar 1906. He was employed as a farmer before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 26 Oct 1927 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His basic training was conducted in Philomel and he was drafted to Dunedin on 29 May 1928. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 26 Oct 1928. Dunedin took part against the Mau movement in Samoa and was also involved with the earthquake relief in Hawkes Bay in 1931. Dunedin returned to Britain later in 1931 for a refit and Ernest was still in her but based in Pembroke. Drafted to Repulse (battlecruiser) 3 Sep 1931–2 Jan 1932. He returned to Dunedin 5 Apr 1932–7 Feb 1936 and was back in Philomel on 8 Feb 1936. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 1 Mar 1936 and to Leading Stoker on 1 Mar 1937. Drafted to HMS Achillies on 16 Apr 1937 and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 1 Mar 1938 and to Stoker Petty Officer on 1 Mar 1939. He served in Philomel 27 Aug 1939–21 Jun 1942. Drafted to Leander 22 Jun 1942 and served in Guadalcanal Area with the US navy ships and was severely damaged by a Japanese torpedo off New Georgia on the night of 12–13 Jul 1943. She came back to Auckland but had to continue to Boston to complete repairs. The crew went onto Britain and made up most of the ship’s company in the repaired HMNZS Achillies on 13 Mar 1944. Achilles re-joined the British Pacific Fleet to continue the war against Japan. Achilles came back to NZ and Stoker Petty Officer Rochfort was drafted to Philomel on 21 May 1946 and served in Hautapu (a Castle-class minesweeper attached to Philomel) 3 Jul 1946–16 Apr 1947 and then went back to Philomel. Drafted to Tamaki 24 Jul 1947 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. He then served in Bellona, Philomel, Tui, MLP 3562 and in Olphert a Reserve unit until drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Discharged to RA on 17 Nov 1954. While in service his reports were mainly Superior with a lesser number of Satisfactory. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) QB Hons 10 Jun 1954. 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Pacific Stars, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, UN Korea Medal. Geo V Jubilee Medal, Geo VI Coronation Medal, RN LS&GC Medal (14 Mar 1943). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Auckland 22 Jun 1974 aged 68 years and was buried in Mangere Lawn Cemetery next to his wife. |
| ROCK, Conrad Barry (Alias WILLACY) | 12869 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton on 12 Oct 1927. Employed as a Stoker before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker, but it is not known if his previous occupation was shore based or in the Merchant Marine. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 2 Sep 1949 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 13 Oct 1949. He stayed in Bellona until returning to Philomel on 31 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 1 Dec 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince on 20 Jan 1954. He returned to Philomel on 10 Dec 1952 and reverted to Stoker Mechanic on the same day. DEE on 12 Jan 1955. His posting card shows the award of the UN Korea Medal, but he was entitled to the Korea Medal and entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. List supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| RODAN, Frank Owen | 326047 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Suva Fiji 15 Dec 1930. Serving TF soldier. Fitter & Turner, Auckland, Gas Products the changed to Engineer, Forest Products, Kinleith Attested 27 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Started his service by ignoring Routine and Standing Orders. Posted to RNZASC 3 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Entry to Korea delayed by error in discipline. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1953, entered Korea 25 Sep and M/I to his unit 29 Sep 1953. Further discipline errors. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 13–18 Apr 1954 and was discharged to unit. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft (flight 1) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 87 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 16 Nov 1988 aged 57 years. |
| RODGERS, Charles Frederick | 203569 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZAMC | 25/11/2050 | 07/05/2055 | Born Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England 8 May 1922. Previous service in the Army (2 NZEF) during WWII. Enlisted in Auckland where he was a butcher. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.13 with Service No 617166, Private for Infantry Bde and departed from NZ between 1 Jan and 31 Mar 1944. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. After the war returned to Butchery trade and was also a fireman. He enlisted in Kayforce and was a member of Advance Party No.2. Embarked 23 Nov 1950 on MV Ganges which contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Corporal during his time in Korea. Emplaned 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 8 May 1952. TSFD from Kayforce to Regular Force 22 Jun 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954 as a Private, RNZAMC and embarked for Korea on 28 Jun 1954. Marched in to NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal while performing the duties of Medical Orderly 7 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning at Auckland 7 May 1955 and was discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2643 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Papakura. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 2004 aged 81–82 years. |
| RODGERS, Denis Peter | 12960 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Palmerston North on 28 Jul 1933, He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 5 May 1949. After initial training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class he was drafted to Bellona on 10 May 1950–10 Oct 1950. Tutira was already in Korea/Japan so it appears that he took passage in Rotoiti leaving Devonport on 7 Oct 1950 to reach his ship. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Apr 1951. Served in Korean waters as a 17-year-old. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951 and he remained in her until drafted to Bellona on 14 Jul 1951–27 Jan 1952. He was then drafted to Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Feb 1952. Sent to HMAS Watson 29 Feb–21 Apr 1952 and returned to Philomel with a qualification of Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 7 Apr 1952. He then served in Black Prince and Philomel and returned for further training in HMAS Watson 25 Feb–29 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 1 Jul 1954–8 Dec 1955. Upgraded to Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 18 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 and Denis Rodgers returned to Korea for his second deployment to the area. Kaniere RTNZ on 19 Jul 1955 but remained in her until drafted to Irirangi on 9 Dec 1955. Drafted to Lachlan 18 Jan 1957 and was DEE on 27 Jul 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North, 7 Sep 1999 aged 66 years. Not known if he received all his awards. His Posting Card only records the issue of the UN Korea Medal on 21 Jan 1954. This was corrected later. |
| RODGERS, Douglas Neville | 208875 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Christchurch 18 Mar 1928. Coal miner from Denniston on the West Coast. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia. Deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Travelled from Sasebo to Pusan by sea and entered Korea circa 27 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. DIED, VEHICLE ACCIDENT in Korea, 27 Dec 1953. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, KWSM and NZ Memorial Cross which may have been sent to his next-of-kin. |
| RODGERS, Harold Joseph (Harry) | 12469 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/08/2052 | Born Waipukurau on 27 Dec 1929. Employed as a freezing worker before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona 2 Jun–20 Sep 1949. Drafted to Pukaki 21 Sep 1949 and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Feb 1950. Served briefly in Philomel and was sent on course to HMAS Watson 20 Jul–2 Nov 1950. He RTNZ on 3 Nov 1950 with a grade of Radar Plotter 3rd Class and served in Philomel to 17 Jan 1951. Served in Bellona 18 Jan–4 Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951 but Rotoiti was already in Japan or Korea serving with the UN Naval Forces. How did he get to his ship? Hawea had left for Korea before he was drafted to Rotoiti and Taupo was not due to leave for Korea until seven weeks later. It appears that he did travel by Taupo. He was TSFD from Rotoiti to Taupo on 11 Oct 1951 and RTNZ in Taupo on 21 Oct 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 26 Jan–19 May 1953 and then served in Irirangi 20 May 1953–22 Sep 1954. DEE on 29 Sep 1954. Very little of his service record exists and no awards are shown. The detail above is sourced from his RNZN Posting Card, which shows the awards of the Korea Medal on 12 Jan 1954 and the UN Korea Medal on 12 Jun 1953. He applied for the KWSM in 2001 and received that and the NZOSM. |
| RODLEY, John Kenning | 206707 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Patea 8 Oct 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (815634, Temporary Sergeant, HQ Base. Clerk from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mr B.S. Rodley (father) Manaia.) Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 May 1953 while holding the appointment of TARA NCO (Technical Assistant RA). Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Harewood, Christchurch 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Mar 1955. Living in Lower Hutt 2002. NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| ROEBUCK, Kevin Copley (Snow) | 211021 | Signalman | RHQ Sigs | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 09/03/2056 | Born 27 Feb 1932. Came from Whanganui. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Was initially posted to C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as a linesman. During 1954 16 Fd Regt was short of numbers and C Troop lost several key members to 16 Fd Regt. This caused a real problem in C Troop as they were building a new telephone system for the Comwel Brigade that was taking over from 1 Comwel Division. He made the following comment, “The powers that be kept thinking that they had to keep 16 Fd Regt up to strength as they were not getting enough recruits in New Zealand. So they took our trained men from important work to sit on their bums at 16 Fd.” RTNZ 8 Sep 1954 on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 14 Dec 1954 and RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 25 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Died Whanganui, 8 Aug 2013 aged 81 years. |
| ROFE, Douglas Arthur (Doug) | 13171 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Featherston on 28 May 1930. Douglas was a junior clerk at Carterton before joining the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After his initial training he was drafted to Lachlan 28 Jul 1950 to 28 Mar 1951. He attended a radar and anti-submarine course at HMAS Rushcutter 30 Mar 1951 to 15 Oct 1951. On RTNZ he was drafted to HMNZS Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1955 and departed on 7 Jan 1952 for the second deployment of Rotoiti. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained with this ship until 14 Aug 1953. He served in Bellona for a period and his final sea service was in Hawea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Living at Carterton circa 2003. Died Carterton 2 Jun 2019 aged 89 years. |
| ROFF, Frederick James Patrick (Fred) | 13177 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 3 May 1927. Possibly brother to William John ROFF q.v. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. He underwent training in Tamaki and then Philomel and changed to Stoker on 30 Aug 1950. Drafted to Bellona 15 Jan 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 30 Aug 1951. Served in Philomel 15 Feb–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 bound for Korean waters. He served for some months in Hawea and was TSFD to HMS Newcastle (light cruiser) in Japan on 5 Mar 1953. He served in this ship for nearly six weeks and then returned to Hawea on 12 Apr 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 27 Jul 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Aug 1953. Back in NZ he continued serving in Philomel, Bellona and Lachlan where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 17 Jul 1954. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 12 Oct 1955 and later became a police constable about 1960. Died Napier or Hastings 12 Jul 2008 aged 81 years. May be related to William John ROFF q.v. |
| ROFF, William John | 4606 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 08/03/2052 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 21 Feb 1924. Enlisted in the RNZN 27 Feb 1942. Served variously in Achilles and was in Leander during the Battle of Kolombangara, in the Solomon Islands when the Japanese cruiser Jintsu was sunk, but all three allied cruisers were hit by torpedoes and badly damaged. Discharged 31 Oct 1945. Re-entered RNZN in Philomel on 13 Jul 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 7 Aug 1950 and sailed from Auckland 7 Oct 1950. TSFD to Hawea 8 Sep 1951–11 Mar 1952. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Jul 1951 and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. He served in all major ships of the RNZN including Black Prince, Bellona, Royalist and all six frigates. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 24 Mar 1955. Drafted to Philomel 29 Nov 1955 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 24 Mar 1956. Later served in Pukaki and Royalist again. DEE 26 Jul 1958. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. William Roff also received Naval Prize Money for his WWII service. He was crushed in a railway accident between a shunting engine and a main trunk carriage and was in hospital for 10 months. |
| ROGAN, Arthur Joseph (Scotty) | 203957 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements circa 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence by ship from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROGAN, Peter Francis | 923690 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/04/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Milton, Otago 7 Feb 1930. Labourer in Milton. Attested 2 Dec 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burn ham Camp. M/O Burnham 6pm 20 Apr 1954 and travelled on overnight ferry to Wellington. Emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 for on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by Qantas from Sydney. Entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Apr 1954, entered Korea and M/I to his unit 3 May 1954. Served in A Platoon 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 12 May 1954, TDFS to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and was discharged to unit 3 Jun 1954. Had some problems adhering to R & SOs. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Jan 1955 and discharged to NZRTU 4 Feb 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 11 Feb 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 29 Mar 1955 and was discharged to unit 2 Apr 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 15 Apr 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on NZ Roll 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Tokyo 6 May 1955 to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Invercargill 12 Jan 1965 aged 34 years. Later issued to family in Jun 2008 NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ROGERS, August | 208788 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born 25 Sep 1927. Came from Whakatane. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Japan. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 16 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney, deplaning Auckland from Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2647 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Whakatane. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Bluff, 3 Jul 2000 aged 72 years. |
| ROGERS, Charles Henry | 594300 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier during service in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 11 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2648 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Stratford. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Stratford 27 Sep 2011 aged 81 years. |
| ROGERS, Edward | 204387 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Mangonui, Northland 19 Oct 1926. Truck driver for Mangonui County Council. Attested 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Oct 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 15 Apr 1954 whilst holding the appointment of Signalman NCO 161 Bty. To Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 31 May 1954 and to Sergeant 2 Oct 1954. Granted a further six months extension of service dating from 4 Jun 1954. Granted 28 days furlough in Japan 7 Oct–3 Nov 1954, to report to NZ Base Camp on expiry of furlough. Remains on strength of 16 Fd Regt during his time on furlough. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Kure for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia Kure 8 Nov 1954. (This appears rather strange as many others embarked HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954. Did the ship sail from Kure to Pusan and then from Pusan to Sydney.?) Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 179 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| ROGERS, Graham Beech | 896474 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Timaru 26 Apr 1933. Storeman, NZ Chipping Co Timaru. Serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan travelling by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Oct, entered Korea 13 Oct and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 14 Oct 1954. Granted nine days R&R leave 28 Sep–6 Oct 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to attend a Typing Course 15 Oct 1955. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA NZ Base HQ 10 Nov 1955. M/I to his unit 12 Nov 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Dec 1955 and was discharged to unit 3 Dec 1955. M/O to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 15 Mar 1956. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1956 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Timaru 28 Mar 2008 aged 74 years. Buried Timaru Cemetery. |
| ROGERS, Herbert Henry | 13812 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Ramsgate, Kent, UK, on 25 Nov 1924. Employed as an electrical assembler before he entered the Royal Navy on 29 Jun 1942 with Service No P/KX 555104. He served in several shore stations before he was drafted to Carisbrooke Castle (corvette) 4 Nov 1943–24 Mar 1945. In May 1945 he was drafted to Bigbury Bay (AA frigate). After working up she went to Portsmouth in preparation for service with the British Pacific Fleet and sailed from Britain with Whitesand Bay to Colombo and then sailed independently to Golden Hind II, in Sydney. Bigbury Bay then sailed for HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) where he served until returning to Britain on 12 Apr 1946. He was released from the RN on 28 Sep 1946. He re-entered the RN as a Stoker 1st Class on 17 Feb 1947. He served in Cochrane and was attached to Blyabevisca [sic] (ORP Błyskawica a Polish destroyer.) In Jul 1947 he was at Terror (Singapore) and was serving in Magicienne (minesweeper.) He returned to Britain in Oct 1949 and was drafted to Implacable (carrier) 26 Jan–12 Sep 1950. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 8 May 1950. Drafted to Vanguard 13 Sep 1950 and then to Indomitable (carrier) 9 Mar 1951 and then to Victoria & Albert on 29 Jan 1952.This former Royal Yacht was launched in 1899 and decommissioned in 1939 and used as a depot ship during WWII and as accommodation ship until 1953. Broken up in 1954. Released from the RN on 8 May 1952 to join the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 9 May 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. On arrival in NZ he in Philomel until 21 Jun 1953. Drafted to Pukaki (in the Reserve Fleet) on 22 Jun 1953 and remained in her when moved to the active Fleet. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korea with the British Far East Fleet. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he next served in Tamaki 23 Feb 1955–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was one of the ship’s company who sailed this vessel to Britain to return her to the RN. Like many of the crew of Bellona he was TSFD to Royalist and after trials and workup brought this ship to NZ. The journey through the Mediterranean was curtailed because Egypt had closed the Suez Canal and the journey was made via South Africa. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 6 Jul 1956. He returned to Maori and was discharged BNPS on 7 Dec 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| ROGERS, Jack Vance | 207880 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born 6 Mar 1922. Came from Auckland. Previous service as a Sapper in the NZE in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 437525. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.11 p.112 as a carpenter’s labourer and sailed from NZ between 1 Apr and 30 Jun 1943. He probably served in the later stages of the conflict in North Africa and then in Italy. His second embarkation where he sailed from NZ between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 1945 is listed in Vol.15, p.123. Further research will show that he may have returned to Italy or could have sailed to Egypt, TSFD to Italy and embarked Naples for voyage to Japan as Part of the BCOF. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950 where he appears as a carpenter. Photographed on the wharf at Wellington 10 Dec 1950 prior to embarkation on SS Ormonde, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 21 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1976. |
| ROGERS, John Laurence | 13261 | Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born on 14 Jun 1932. Entered the RNZN on 25 May 1950 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 25 Feb 1951. Drafted to Irirangi 15 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jul 1952 and sailed for Korea on 4 Aug 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 27 Jul 1953 and RTNZ on 28 Aug 1953. On RTNZ he served in Bellona, Irirangi, HMAS Cerberus and Irirangi again where he advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 27 Jul 1954, through to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Sep 1956. Drafted on 21 Dec to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters. He was left in hospital with influenza in Hong Kong when the ship sailed onto Japan. Re-joined the ship about a month later. Advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Sep 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he later served in Philomel, Irirangi, Pukaki and Philomel where he advanced to Chief Radio Electrician on 1 Apr 1963. He served in Endeavour and may have sailed to Antarctica then came back to Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 7 Jan 1964. Discharged Dead on 4 Jun 1964. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ROGERS, Joseph Hohepa Buck | 34382 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Rotorua 5 Mar 1929. Ex Regular Force. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and M/O from NZRTU on posting to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 14 Jul 1952. Gun Sergeant, Easy 2 Gun, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Re-joined Regular Force and served in Malaya with 2 Troop, NZ SAS attached to 22 SAS Regt (UK) 1955–57. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Living at Rotorua in 1995. Died Rotorua 15 Aug 2008 aged 79 years. Buried at Ohinemutu where a memorial stone commemorates his service. |
| ROGERS, Raymond | 211022 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Came from Opotiki. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland on 25 Feb 1953 to Sydney. Travelled to Korea via Manila and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and possibly KWSM. |
| ROGERS, Russell Raymond | 592018 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Stratford 9 Oct 1931. Came from Eltham. Also known as Russel David Rogers. Regular Force soldier. Enlisted in the Army 1 Sep 1950 and was attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements 6 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland to Korea by air from Devonport via Sydney, Darwin, Guam and Iwakuni in Japan. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Div Sigs Regt from Jun 1953 to Aug 1954. Also served with HQ RA. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood on 28 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 8 Nov 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force and posted back to Waiouru. Later an instructor at the School of Signals in Waiouru. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), LS&GC Medal (Military) and Meritorious Service Medal. Later commissioned and retired from service as a Captain during Jun 1981. See Service Lives Remembered. Living at Wainuiomata in 2005. Died Wainuiomata 28 Nov 2007 aged 76 years. |
| ROGERS, Thomas Keith | 14116 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 21/02/2055 | 22/07/2055 | Born Christchurch on 23 Oct 1934. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 27 Mar 1952 as a Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. He served in Tamaki and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 12 Sep 1952–1 Oct 1953. RTNZ on 2 Oct 1953 and advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 27 Dec 1952. Served in Philomel 2 Oct 1953 until 25 Apr 1954. Drafted to Bellona 26 Apr 1954–15 Feb 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 21 Feb 1955 which was already in Korean waters. It is not known how he travelled to join his ship. Kaniere also served in Malaysian waters before RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He was in Korean waters for only about six weeks. Back in NZ he served in Irirangi 9 Nov 1955–15 Apr 1958. Drafted to Black Prince on 16 Apr–10 Aug 1958 and then to Royalist 11 Aug 1958–9 Jul 1959. The remaining time in the RNZN was served in Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 1 Jan 1960. DEE 22 Oct 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| ROLL, Grahame James | 16155 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | — | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born 11 Dec 1940. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering) on 22 May 1957. DEE on 13 Sep 1978. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Observation), NZDSM and PJM. The NZGSM (K) issued on 17 Dec 2007 was ISSUED IN ERROR: according to his Posting Record he did not serve in any RNZN ship in Japanese/Korean waters from his entry into the RNZN up to 4 Jul 1958. He served in Tamaki and Philomel 22 May 1957–13 Jan 1958 then in Rotoiti 13 Jan 1958–3 Aug 1959. Died in Christchurch on 4 Mar 2020 aged 79 years. |
| ROLTON, Franklin John | 10902 | Temporary Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Thames, NZ, on 4 Jan 1921. He completed 18 months as a Private in the Hauraki Regt from 17 May 1939, then served as a Trooper in the Auckland East Coast Mounted Rifles from 1 Aug 1940 for 258 days. He was employed as a marine engineer apprentice for A. & G. Price, before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1945 as a fitter. He was drafted on 24 May 1945 to Tamaki as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and served in Philomel 14 Jun–21 Aug 1945. Drafted to Arabis 22 Aug 1945–14 Feb 1946 and sailed from Auckland to escort 12 Fairmile MLs back to Auckland. On RTNZ he was in Philomel then went back to Arabis and participated in a ‘show the flag’ cruise to several NZ ports. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 25 May 1946. For the remainder of 1946 he served in either Philomel or Tamaki moving between each. He was awarded the 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service medal for his WWII service. Drafted to Bellona on 31 Dec 1946 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 24 May 1947. Drafted to Philomel 18 Sep 1948–31 Jan 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 on the first deployment of RNZN Frigates to Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He was serving in Philomel when he advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 24 May 1951. He later served in Lachlan, Kiwi, Kiaha and Echuca. Advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 24 May 1952 while in Philomel. He was promoted to Temporary Acting Commissioned Engineer on 1 Oct 1952 and appointed to Black Prince then to Hawea on 10 Nov 1953 with seniority dated 1 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Commissioned Engineer with seniority to date 1 Oct 1952. He also served in Philomel and in Black Prince. Appointed to Pukaki on 9 Jul 1956 then appointed to Black Prince and promoted Temporary Engineer Lieutenant on 28 Feb 1958. Appointed to Pukaki 28 Apr 1959–22 Dec 1960 then returned to Philomel and also served in Endeavour. He was retired for age on 4 Jan 1966 in the substantive rank of Lieutenant and re-employed on the Active List. He was employed as a Temporary Lieutenant Commander since 3 Aug 1964 as the senior engineer in Royalist and served in Malaysian waters. He was also employed as Marine Engineer Officer and Marine Engineer Technical Officer in Philomel and served in both these postings with credit. At the time the RNZN was critically short of MEO and it was considered advantageous to the RNZN if his services were retained. He was willing to serve until 4 Jan 1971 when he turned 50. He was further extended and was later employed as Philomel Wardroom Mess Manager. He was discharged from the RNZN on 4 Apr 1976 and reverted to the Retired List of Officers and retained the rank of Temporary Lieutenant Commander. Franklin John Rolton died in Auckland on 10 Aug 2002 aged 81 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’) and NZSSM. He would also have been entitled to the NZDSM. |
| ROMANA, Denny | 459651 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/12/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 21 Oct 1931. Came from Rawene. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Died Auckland, 31 Jul 1994. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| RONGONUI, Abraham Diddie (Aperahama) | 14116 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 06/02/2056 | 29/05/2057 | Born Whenuakura Pa, east of Patea, Taranaki on 2 Sep 1934. Farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN 24 Jan 1952 and was granted the rate of Stoker (Junior). Like many others of his time he was drafted on 24 Jun 1952 to Bellona (Engineer Branch–boiler and engine room.) for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker 2 Mar 1952, this being back dated. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 2 Mar 1953. He served in Tui which had been re-commissioned for reservist training purposes in 1952 and Stawell (formerly in the RAN) before being drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Departed for service in SE Asia and Korean waters 1 Apr 1956. Travelled to Korean waters via Singapore 1956. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency 1956–57. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Later served in Lachlan before returning to Kaniere in Jan 1960. DEE 1 Sep 1960 as Leading Mechanic (Engineering). Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Living in Hawera 2004. Died Hawera 25 Jan 2016 aged 82 years. |
| ROONEY, Philip David | 204102 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Te Awamutu. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo for two-day voyage to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal and then to Corporal. CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 19 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Completed the journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 341 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2655 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his address in Te Awamutu. Died Te Awamutu 9 May 2019 |
| ROOTS, Ernest Frederick | 13089 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Coventry, Warwickshire, UK, on 19 Sep 1909. Was occupied in the motor trade before he entered the RN on 12 Sep 1925 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 115115. He started off in Ganges and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Jun 1926. Drafted on 8 Sep 1926 to Empress of India an Iron Duke-class of battleship. On 11 Mar 1927 he was drafted to Cardiff a light cruiser and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 19 Sep 1927 and to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1929. A good portion of his time in this ship was in the Mediterranean until she returned to Britain for a long refit in Sep 1929. He served in Victory and Excellent and was drafted to Hood Britain’s largest warship from 16 Mar 1931–9 May 1932 (later sunk in the Bismarck action). He served in Royal Sovereign Sep 1932–Aug 1935 and again served in the Mediterranean and took part in the fleet regatta in Navarino Bay off the western Peloponnese Greece. He again served in Victory then Iron Duke 21 May 1936–11 Jan 1938, an old battleship converted to a gunnery training ship. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 17 Nov 1937. He again served in Victory and Excellent where he advanced to Leading Seaman on 17 Nov 1938. Drafted to Penelope (light cruiser) 17 Aug 1939–15 Jul 1940 and was in Malta in Sep 1939 but returned to Britain on 11 Jan 1940. His next ship was Alynbank a 25-year-old ship requisitioned by the RN and commissioned in the RN in 1940 as an auxiliary anti-aircraft cruiser. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 7 Aug 1940. Drafted to Racehorse (destroyer) 2 Oct 1942 and remained in this vessel until returning to Britain on 30 May 1945. Racehorse was based on Spartiate, a Stone Frigate (shore station) in St Enoch's Hotel, Glasgow and sailed to Portsmouth on convoy escorts to South Africa via Freetown to Capetown and Durban. Was also based on HMS Tana, at Kilindini, Mombasa, Kenya. Racehorse also served on convoy escorts in the Indian Ocean and in the search for a German tanker thought to be in the area to supply u-boats. Was next based on HMS Highflyer in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). She then served on operations off Sumatra and the Nicobar–Andaman area and on several operations against Japanese airfields and oil installations. One combined operation intercepted a convoy of 11 ships evacuating Japanese troops from Rangoon and sank all ships. Rescued some survivors on this occasion but several refused assistance and committed ‘Hari-Kari’. Petty Officer Roots returned to Britain and was in Excellent in Jun 1945. He then served in Dolphin, Agincourt (destroyer) 31 Aug 1947–18 Jan 1949. Released from the RN on 16 Oct 1949. His WWII Service awards not known but he received the Naval LS&GC Medal on 24 Sep 1942. His other medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN in Philomel on 23 Sep 1949 as and Able Seaman and advanced over the next two-days to Petty Officer. He served in Tamaki until drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He served in Philomel 12 Mar–28 Jul 1952 then in Tamaki 29 Jul 1952–2 Feb 1953. He returned to Philomel 3 Feb 1953 until 22 Sep 1954. DEE 22 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Hamilton 14 Jan 1989 aged 70 years. Buried Hamilton Park Cemetery, Hamilton NZ. |
| ROPATA, Paul Tuhere | 15880 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 18 Sep 1938. Entered the RNZN 24 May 1956 as a Junior Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His training commenced in Tamaki and Philomel advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 23 Nov 1956. Drafted on 14 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. He advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 24 May 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He later served in Irirangi, Pukaki and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate in Apr 1961. He then served in Philomel, Otago, Tamaki, Endeavour and Irirangi where he advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 7 Jun 1962 DEE 17 Sep 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| ROPIHA, Eriha Tunoa | 206978 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 06/07/2054 | Born 16 Jul 1923. Came from Porangahau, Southern Hawkes Bay. Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served as a driver in the Imjin area. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 15 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 211 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2656 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Porangahau South Hawkes Bay. Died 2006. |
| ROPIHA, Paul Simon | 569158 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Living in Masterton before enlisting in Kayforce. Serving TF soldier. Departed from Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1956 and posted to TF Unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2657 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Wairoa, Hawkes Bay. Died Tokoroa 30 Aug 1990 aged 55 years. Buried Tokoroa Cemetery, South Waikato. |
| ROSANOSKI, Bazil James | 207923 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Palmerston North? 5 Oct 1922. Clerk, Advance Party. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a clerk in RHQ 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Sent to Singapore to attend a Clerks Course at the RASC School, Singapore from 28 Jan 1952 to 11 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ by attending Clerks Course in Singapore. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 May 1952 for RTNZ and furlough and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952. Went to Invercargill and Palmerston North while on leave. Re-emplaned Wellington 30 Jun 1952 for Korea and on arrival returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 and RTNZ deplaning Wellington 5 Aug 1953. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2658 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Nelson. Died 14 Sep 1992 aged 69 years. Buried in Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROSE, Charles Herbert | 206552 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Came from Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp during Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. He served as a driver and may have been attached to 16 Fd Regt as an Artillery driver and possibly also served in Div HQ Tpt Pl. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2659 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Hastings. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROSE, Donald Graham | 11782 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Takaka, Golden Bay, Marlborough 19 Jun 1932. He was a student at school before he entered the RNZN on 11 Mar 1948 on a six-year engagement. Entered Tamaki as a Boy 2nd Class and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Sep 1948. Like many currently his first sea service was in Bellona which was from 10 May 1949 to 8 May 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950 and advanced 10 days later to Ordinary Seaman on 19 May 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Apr 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel 29 Nov 1951–1 Oct 1953 followed by service in Lachlan 2 Oct 1953–1 Aug 1954. He served a second time in both Philomel and Lachlan and was discharged SNLR on 14 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (24 Jun 1953). Both medals were issued and are now in private collection Dec 1998. |
| ROSE, Gordon Beverlie | 204336 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Auckland? 1 Dec 1923. Came from Ponsonby, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and M/O from NZRTU on posting to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2660 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Tauranga 24 Nov 2014 aged 90 years, six days before his 91st birthday. Buried 6 Mar 2015 in Pyes Pa Cemetery, Tauranga. |
| ROSE, John | 774281 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Came from Blenheim. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued the journey to Korea by civil air to Japan via Manila to deplane Iwakuni, 28 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 10 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Mar 2012. |
| ROSE, Murray | 675296 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. But changed to RNZASC when 16 Fd Regt returned to NZ and became a Driver. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Died Porirua, 26 Jul 1993. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ROSE, Norman Francis | 12850 | Petty Officer Radio Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, on 28 May 1916. He was a commercial traveller before he entered the RN on 1 Apr 1943 as a Radio Mechanic (Wireless) with Service No P/MX 502407. He entered the RN at HMS Mercury and his second day on post he advanced to Leading Radio Mechanician (Wireless). He served in HMS Ferret, at Londonderry 17Jun 1943–23 Jun 1945 and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Mechanic (W) on 2 Apr 1945. He next served in HMS Collingwood 24 Jun 1945 until released to Class ‘A’ Reserve. His WWII awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 10 Jul 1949 and rated as Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 11 Jul 1949. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan 27 Jul–13 Mar 1951. Drafted to Philomel (Waiouru) the RNZN Naval Signal Station on 14 Mar 1951. This became known as Irirangi on 30 Oct 1951. Advanced to Acting Radio Electrician on 18 Mar 1952 and to Radio Electrician the same day. Drafted to Black Prince 2 Nov 1953 and advanced to Acting Chief Radio Electrician (Local) on 29 Oct 1954 and reverted to Radio Electrician on 5 Jan 1955 and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 19 Mar 1955. He served in Bellona and Black Prince again. Drafted on 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until 30 Sep 1958. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity n 3 Jul 1958. Advanced to Chief Radio Electrician on 15 Sep 1958. He later served in Irirangi, Philomel, Pukaki and Royalist again. Discharged to RA on 17 May 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ROSE, Richard David | 568644 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Ex Regular Force soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but other details not known. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2663 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Hastings. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| ROSEWARNE, Cyril | 203570 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 24/06/2052 | Born Stratford on 28 Jul 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (818424, Private, 3 Bn. Patea Freezing Works Labourer. Next-of-kin Mrs M.V. Rosewarne (mother) Okaiawa.) Also served in 22 Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base Engr Section. Painter. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on TOD from NZ Base Ordnance Section 14 Jul 1951. Attached to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Engr Regt. Was involved in mine laying and mine clearing, road works and was on the Imjin River ferry crew. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and back to the Imjin river area. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Awarded Operational Service Medal, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged 13 Aug 1952. Living at Fielding 2001 then Palmerston North 2004. Died Palmerston North 14 Nov 2012 aged 84 years. Buried Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| ROSEWARNE, James | 12471 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hawera 16 Oct 1930. Labourer at Hawera before joining the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training in Tamaki followed by service in Bellona. Drafted to Pukaki 9 May 1950 and sailed for service in Korean waters on 3 Jul 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman during this time. RTNZ arriving Auckland 3 Dec 1950. Later served in Lachlan, served in Black Prince from Jan 1953. During this time he also spent some time with the Royal Navy in Daring (Destroyer), Ricasoli (a Stone Frigate on Malta) and Chequers (Destroyer). Military Corrective Establishment Corradino (Malta also shows on his record, but it is not known whether he was staff or an inmate. MCE Fanara (Egypt) also appears. RTNZ early 1954. DEE 15 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal–lost in a fire but were replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROSS, Bernard Stanley | 12245 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Pocklington, Yorkshire, UK, 25 May 1929. Served in the Royal Navy from 18 Aug 1946 to 1 May 1948. Enlisted as Boy 1st Class and advanced to Ordinary Seaman 25 Nov 1946, to Electrician's Mate 2nd Class 21 Mar 1947 and to Electrician’s Mate 1st Class 21 Dec 1947. He enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 14 Jun 1948 as Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and served in HMS Loch Achanalt which became on 13 Sep 1948 Pukaki. He was a crew member of that ship when it came to NZ and remained in that vessel until 17 Dec 1950. Pukaki left NZ on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters and returned to this country 3 Dec 1950. He was entitled to the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal, but it is not known if he ever received them. During his final months with the RNZN he was employed on the wharves during the long running strike in 1951. DEE 19 Jul 1951. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROSS, Brian James | 14658 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill 21 Mar 1935. He was employed as a telegram sorter before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and his first sea service was in Black Prince. 4 Jan 1954–20 Jan 1955. He then served in Irirangi 21 Jan–17 Jun 1956 and advanced to Telegraphist on 13 Jul 1955. He returned to Philomel for 11 days and then went back to Irirangi on 30 Jun 1956. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he then served in Irirangi 16 Sep 1958–12 Nov 1959 and was again in Philomel for a matter of only 14 days before returning to Irirangi. Advanced to Radio Operator 2nd Class on 1 Mar 1960 and to Acting Leading Radio Operator (Local) on 3 Nov 1960. DEE 20 Mar 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| ROSS, Colin Malcolm | 14218 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Runanga, West Coast, 23 Aug 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN as a Stoker on 7 May 1952. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 7 May 1953. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Bellona 8 May 1954–14 Apr 1955 and was advance to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class 20 Mar 1955. Also served in the Fairmile Defence Launch P3551, Pukaki on 18 Aug–3 Dec 1956. Later served in Lachlan. Discharged on 23 Mar 1959, BNPS. Died Napier, 5 Nov 2008. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROSS, Frank William | 11195 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland 16 Jun 1920. He entered the NZ Division of the RN on 31 Oct 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman and served in Leander 31 Oct 1939–1 Feb 1943. While in this ship he detected a merchant ship on the horizon on 27 Nov 1940 which was the Italian Commerce raider the Ramb1. The Italian ship tried to bluff by flying misleading signals. When Leander got closer they raised their flag and opened fire. It was an unequal fight and Ramb was soon destroyed. Leander then went to the Mediterranean and was involved with a fire fight between Vichy French destroyers and came under air attack. Back in NZ he served in Kahanui and Muratai during 1943 and drafted to Leander 27 Oct 1943–7 Jan 1944. During the battle of Kolombangara Leander was hit by a Japanese ‘Long Lance” torpedo and severely damaged. The ships company saved their ship and it came back to NZ for temporary repairs and then sailed for more permanent repairs in the USA. Many of the crew were shipped across the Atlantic and were drafted on 8 Jan 1944 to Achilles which had been sent to Britain for repairs after suffering severe damage from the Japanese. He stayed in Achilles until 11 Sep 1945 and was DEE on 11 Nov 1945. Re-entered the RNZN on 8 Jul 1946 as an Able Seaman and served in variously in Philomel, Bellona and Tamaki until drafted to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Shortly after his arrival in Japan he was TSFD to Tutira and RTNZ in that vessel on 30 May 1951. Back in NZ he continued to serve and was drafted to Bellona 18 Jul 1951–10 Mar 1952. DEE 7 Jul 1952. His WWII awards may include the 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific star War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| ROSS, James Andrew | 204617 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Previous service in the British Army. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements circa 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to HQ RASC 24 May 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954 Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2665 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Onehunga, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| ROSS, James Dingwall | 206041 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Circa 1927. Attested in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Bty not known. Was at Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. M/O his unit to NZ Base HQ circa 20 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2666was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to his address in Wellington. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM KWSM. Died Waikanae 13 Mar 2010 aged 82 years. Buried in Waikanae Cemetery, Kapiti Coast. Memorial only in Servicemen’s Cremation Garden. |
| ROSS, John Arthur | 204621 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/03/2053 | 29/01/2054 | Born 15 May 1925 Guernsey, Channel Islands. Previous service in the Merchant Navy at age 15 and TSFD to the Royal Navy with Service No C/JX409843. His first ship was a tanker carrying aviation spirit from West Indies to England, UK. It was bombed on that voyage but he was taken from the ship by his mother and so survived that occasion. He was also involved in the Russian convoys during WWII. Discharged from the RN 1946 and came to New Zealand where he was employed as a carpenter. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland? 26 Mar 1953. Served in RNZ Sigs. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but troop not known. Awarded UN Service Medal with Korea clasp on RO 22/53 dated 22 Apr 1953. Discharge from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 17 Dec 1953. RTNZ for medical reasons. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic, Pacific and Italy Stars, Defence Medal, British War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded Arctic Star, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 5 Feb 2021 aged 95 years. |
| ROSS, John O'Connell | 11864 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin 9 Dec 1916. He joined the Canterbury Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1936 and was commissioned two years later. He was mobilised on the outbreak of the Second World War 1939 and sent for extended officer and anti-submarine training before being posted as executive officer to HMS Wakakura in 1941. He served in the Solomon’s Campaign in 1943–44 as a Lieutenant in Matai. He was appointed to Tutira on 24 Jan 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. He was sent to the UK in 1944 for advanced training particularly in Gunnery. He was appointed the 1st Lieutenant and Executive Officer in Tutira and RTNZ 30 May 1951. Appointed executive officer in the cruisers Black Prince, Bellona and Royalist. Later RAdm, Chief of the New Zealand Naval Staff, CB (1967), CBE (1964). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He died in Lower Hutt, Wellington, 13 Feb 1983 aged 66 years. John O’Connell Ross was a keen naval historian and wrote inter alia The White Ensign in Early New Zealand (A.H. & A.W. Reed, Auckland, 1967) and This Stern Coast (published by the same company in 1969). |
| ROSS, Kerry Howard | 15537 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 6 Sep 1940. Entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as Boy 2nd Class and commenced training in Tamaki. Advanced to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956–4 Jan 1957. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Mar 1958. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until 4 Dec 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. He served in Philomel, Stawell and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 May 1959 and served in Irirangi, Pukaki, Philomel and Tamaki. Also served in Otago 13 Apr 1964 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 7 Feb 1964. Disrated on 26 Sep 1964 and reverted to Able Seaman. The remainder of his service was shared between Philomel and Lachlan. Discharged SNLR on 24 Aug 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ROSS, Robert Keith | 206423 | ? | ? | ? | 14/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Napier, 20 Dec 1993. This man’s info is from the remnant of a NZ Army Personal Record Form. |
| ROSS, William | 207817 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Previous service in the British Army. Last NZ address appears to be in Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney, Australia and discharge. Stated he had no NOK. Travelled from Sydney to NZ by Teal deplaning 23 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952 and returned to Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROSSITER, Malcolm Noel | 206938 | Driver | NZRTU | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Whanganui? 3 Apr 1920. Served during WWII in 2 NZEF as 31326 Private in 22 NZ Inf Bn. Sailed from NZ May 1940 in the 2nd Echelon with 5th NZ Inf Bde. 5 Bde served in England then went to Egypt in Dec 1940, Served in Greece and Crete in 1941 and apparently reported Safe in Egypt in 1941. Captured by Axis Forces North Africa 14 Jul 1942. Taken to Italy and imprisoned in PG 57, Gruppignano, Udine. He escaped possibly when Italy surrendered and before the Germans transferred POWs to Germany and evaded capture. Interrogated in Britain early May 1945. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. His further service is not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2669 was sent to his address at Whanganui, 29 Aug 1957. Died 6 Apr 1970 Whanganui aged 50 years. Buried Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui in RSA Lawn area. |
| ROSSON, Frederick Hugh | 14211 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington 4 Jul 1934. He was employed as a steward before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as an Assistant Steward. His naval and trade training was conducted in Tamaki and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 15 Aug–18 Nov 1952 for specialist training in his trade. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953. Advanced to Steward on 7 May 1953 but RUN 14 Jan 1954. He was recovered on 11 Jun 1954 and sent to Tamaki 19 Jun 1954–24 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 2 Feb 1955 and was in the ship when she sailed for Korean waters on 23 Jul 1955. TSFD/loaned to HMS Newcastle (cruiser) 1–27 Oct 1955 which was also serving in Korea and then returned to Pukaki. Pukaki RTNZ on 19 Jul 1956 but he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 7 Sep 1956. He later served in Wakefield, Philomel, Irirangi, Kaniere and Philomel. DEE 3 Jul 1960. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. After discharge he later became a baker. |
| ROTHWELL, James Nathan | 4664 | Chief Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whangarei 15 Dec 1921. Employed as an apprentice fitter before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 8 Sep 1939 as an Ordinary Seaman. His first ship after training was the Wakakura (Castle-class minesweeper built 1917 bought in 1925) and he then spent a short time in Lady Gay (inshore patrol launch) while based in Philomel between 8 Sep 1939 and 4 Apr 1941. Advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Sep 1939. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 25 Sep 1941. He was sent to Drake (in Britain) and served there until 28 Nov 1941 and was then in Drake IV and served in Tui (Bird-class minesweeper) 29 Nov 1941–28 Aug 1942. He was one of the crew who brought this vessel to NZ. He served in Philomel 28 Aug 1942, advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 25 Sep 1942 and was drafted to Leander on 1 Jan 1943 to serve with the British Pacific Fleet and the US Navy. During the battle of Kolombangara Leander was hit by a Japanese ‘Long Lance’ torpedo and severely damaged. The ships company saved their ship and it came back to NZ for temporary repairs and then sailed for more permanent repairs in the USA. Many of the crew were shipped across the Atlantic and were drafted on 8 Jan 1944 to Achilles which had been sent to Britain for repairs after suffering severe damage from the Japanese. He stayed in Achilles until 20 Sep 1945 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 25 Sep 1943 backdated to when he was serving in Leander. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class (Chief Petty Officer) on 25 Apr 1945. His WWII service awards are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He returned to NZ and served in Philomel advancing to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 25 Sep 1945. He also served in Muritai and Hauiti while based in Philomel. He served in several ships including Bellona, where he advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 4 Jun 1950, Lachlan, Philomel and Black Prince before being drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he then served in Philomel until discharged to RA on 7 Sep 1964. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) on 1 Jan 1955 (NY Hons) and the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 14 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| ROUND, Angus John (Jack) | 208533 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Christchurch 19 Jul 1926. Home service in the Army during WWII. Came from Christchurch. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and arrived at Wellington on Teal flight 8 Dec 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch 13 Jan 2011 aged 84–85. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| ROUNTREE, Thomas William | 204272 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 28/07/2052 | 27/02/2054 | Came from Pukekohe. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Possibly served in 16 Fd Regt as a Vehicle Mechanic or perhaps a weapons artificer. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 27 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 6 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. (See Compilation of this Record info in the Introduction.) |
| ROUNTREE, Whatia | 203720 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2054 | Born 16 Jul 1930. Came from Punakitere, Kaikohe. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington with the Main Body. Gunner in Training & Reinforcement Battery pool and then posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. RTNZ 16 Aug 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 11 Dec 1952. Temporary Lance Bombardier M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to HQ BCFK 7 Jan 1953. RTNZ a second time 25 May 1954 as Sergeant on Furlough. Re-embarked for Korea for the third time on 26 Jul 1954. RTNZ finally on 19 Aug 1955. Discharged 7 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force and served in Malaya with 1 NZ Regt 1957–59 as Private, 3 Pl, A Coy, NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Refer to Compilation of this Record re source of info in the Introduction. Died 1997. |
| ROURANGI, Corkscrew Bill | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/12/2053 | 22/01/2054 | Came from Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Concert Party entertainer. Travelled with Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned 27 Jan 1954. Died 1970 aged 42 years. |
| ROUSE, Joseph Daniel | 208759 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 28/09/2054 | Born Methven 27 May 1929. Came from Orari, South Canterbury. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then travelled by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 15 May 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning 28 Sep 1954 Harewood from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Dec 1954. Died Geraldine 22 Jan 1976 aged 46 years. Buried Geraldine Cemetery, South Canterbury. Offered in Geoff Oldham's catalogue Feb, May and Jul/Aug 1999. |
| ROUSE, Kenneth Tarrant | 12261 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Tidworth, Wiltshire, UK, 13 Mar 1928. His civil trade was Fitter & Turner. Entered the Royal Navy on 11 Jun 1946 and was allocated the Service No P/MX 714861 and the rate of Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. He served in Gosling (a shore station), Vanguard (the largest ever British battleship) and Zephyr (destroyer). Released from the RN 13 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN in London on 14 Jun 1948 in the rate of Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Drafted to HMS Lock Eck 20 Aug 1948 and a few days later 1 Oct 1948 to HMNZS Hawea, the RNZN name for the same vessel. He was one of the crew who sailed this ship to New Zealand. He returned to the UK in Jun 1951 and was DEE on 10 Aug 1951. He re-joined the RNZN in London on 8 Feb 1952 and RTNZ. Drafted to Hawea in Jun 1952 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for Korea, He served in Hawea in Korean waters through a winter and a summer season. Was part of the crew that took that Bellona back to the UK and returned with Royalist which was involved in the Suez affair in 1956. Royalist had to sail via South Africa. His final service was in HMNZS Black Prince. DEE 7 Feb 1958. During his service in the RN and the RNZN he gained a Boiler Room Watchkeeping Certificate, a Unit Watchkeeping Certificate and a Charge Certificate. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ GSM (NE). Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROUTLEDGE, Allan Martin | 14694 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bomaderry, NSW, Australia on 11 May 1936. He was working in the electrical business before he entered the RNZN on 23 Jan 1953 as a Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. His training stared in Tamaki and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 27 Mar–1 Oct 1953. On RTNZ he passed through Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 1 Nov 1953. He advanced from Jnr Electrical Mechanician 1st Class to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class and then to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Aug 1954. He served in Black Prince and was then drafted on 21 Sep 1955 to Bellona as a crewman to sail the ship to Britain and return her to the RN. While in Britain he was in Collingwood from 16 Dec 1955 to 29 Jul 1956 receiving more training awaiting his drafting to Royalist for the return to NZ. Drafted to Royalist on 31 Jul 1956. She sailed from Britain to come via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but this was forestalled by Egypt and the return journey was via South Africa. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Jul 1956. On arrival in NZ he served briefly in Black Prince 2 Apr–17 May 1957 and was drafted to Royalist on 18 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Jul 1957. On RTNZ he served in Rotoiti, Philomel, Black Prince and Royalist. Discharged BNPS 27 May 1961. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ROUTLEDGE, Roger Edward | 15862 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin on 13 Jan 1941. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Junior Seaman on 17 Apr 1957. Drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second Commission Voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 7 Jul 1958 and he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Jul 1958. He then served in Tamaki and advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Oct 1959. Drafted to Rotoiti 2 Nov 1959–28 Mar 1960. Discharged BNPS on 28 Apr 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM. |
| ROW, Derek Amos Stewart | 206554 | Sergeant | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/06/2054 | Born, Christchurch 4 Jan 1925. Came from Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Served in Div HQ Tpt Pl for most of this time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni RTNZ 1 Jan 1953. After a period of leave he re-embarked for Korea on 28 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1954. Died Tauranga 2 Jul 1990 aged 65 years. His father Robert Amos Row DSO, MID, Legion of Merit (USA) served during WWII and remained in the Army after the war rising to Brigadier and died in 1959. |
| ROWBOTHAM, William Barry | 11443 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Palmerston North on 21 Apr 1931. He had no occupation prior to entering the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 18 Sep 1947. Drafted on 20 Jan 1948 to Bellona like many of his era for his first sea service. He served in Taupo 3 Feb 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 21 Apr 1949 and to Able Seaman on 21 Dec 1949. It appears that he was in his element in the RNZN. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Feb 1950 and sailed together with Tutira from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and he was then drafted briefly to Philomel. He served in Lachlan 24 Jan–23 Aug 1951 then in Tamaki and Philomel before drafting to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea. This was his second journey to this area and he was there this time for a longer period than his first deployment. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 6 Feb 1954. Drafted to Tamaki 7 May 1954–7 Apr 1955. DEE 20 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 7 Aug 2016 aged 85 years. |
| ROWE, Neil Bernard | 14806 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Gore, Central Otago, on 5 Dec 1935. Employed as a carrier’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 21 May 1953 as a Junior Stores Assistant. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he granted the rate of Probationary Stores Assistant (PSA) and then advanced to Stores Assistant on 5 Dec 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korea and in Malayan waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 but he stayed in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 20 Sep 1955. Discharged 1 Mar 1956 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| ROWLAND, Trevor Anzac | 302124 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born in Kaipara district 25 Apr 1930. Came from Dargaville. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 22 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Dargaville 14 Mar 2009. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Dargarville 14 Mar 2009 aged 78. |
| ROWLANDS, Noel Christian | 206555 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/08/2051 | 06/05/2055 | Expansion Force. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Platoon Commander, 9 Aug 1952. RTNZ 4 Mar 1953 and re-embarked for Korea on 21 May 1953. HQ Captain 13 Jul 1953. Temporary Major while employed as OC 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, 1 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 on Qantas flight for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 27 Jul 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, with the rank of Major, 4 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| ROWNTREE, Ivan Alfred (Ian) | 34817 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 02/10/2054 | Previous service in both RNZAF and Army. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to or enlisted in Kayforce circa Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt during training and emplaned 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt as Bombardier as a Bombardier and served in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 2 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 53 days. SOS Kayforce 3 May 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force, in Waiouru Camp. Died 6 Mar 2000. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Refer to Compilation of this Record re source of info in the Introduction. |
| ROWNTREE, Kevin Lawrence | 15538 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 20 May 1940. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956 and underwent training in Tamaki as a Radar Plotter. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Sep 1956 and to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. On 1 Apr 19547 he was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 20 Nov 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 16 Sep 1958. He later served in Kaniere followed by time in Black Prince. Advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Feb 1958. In May 1960 he was in Philomel preparing for posting to Taranaki and travel to Britain and to was in Maori on 16 Nov 1960. He was drafted to Taranaki on 27 Mar 1961 the day before she was commissioned at Cowes on 28 Mar 1961. He was a member of the ship’s company which sailed her to NZ remaining in her until 23 Jul 1963. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 8 Aug 1961 and to Leading Seaman on 8 Aug 1962. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Jan 1963. Between 23 Jul 1963 and 13 Jan 1965 he served in Tamaki (where he advanced to Petty Officer on 1 Jan 1964) Philomel (where he advanced to Acting Regulating Coxswain on 29 May 1964) and Rotoiti. Drafted again to Royalist on 13 Jan 1965 and was a Regulating Coxswain on board from 29 May 1965. This posting saw him serving in Malaysian waters where he qualified for the GSM62 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. On RTNZ he served in Irirangi Mar 1966–Oct 1967, Philomel very briefly and was drafted to Haku Oct 1967–Nov 1968. From Nov 1968 he was in Philomel and advanced to Master at Arms on 17 Feb 1969. Drafted to Waikato Aug 1969–early Oct 1970 and spent two more years in Irirangi and then served in Canterbury 9 Aug 1972–19 Mar 1974 during which time the ship was on anti-nuclear protest at Mururoa Atoll. Promoted Warrant Officer Master at Arms on 30 Jan 1974, His remaining service was in completed in Philomel, Wakefield and finally Philomel. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 21 May 1973. Discharged 20 May 1977 having completed just over 20 years of service. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’), NZSSM (Nuclear Test) and PJM. These were all issued between 2002 and 2008. |
| ROXBURGH, Arthur Albert | 206379 | Temporary Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Auckland on 4 Feb 1916. Served 2 NZEF 1940–46. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.2 p.161 with NZ Service No 20831. He left NZ in the 2nd Echelon as a single Sergeant in the HQ of 5 Fd Regt, NZA. Listed as 2nd Lieutenant MISSING in action, Auckland, Weekly News 24 Dec 1941. Captured in North Africa during Nov 1941 and spent the next three years in POW camps. He was held in the Italian POW Camp No.47 near Modena and was TSFD to Germany in 1942. Mainly held in Oflag 9A/Z at Rotenburg Fulda with a German POW Number 128863. Released at the end of the war and repatriated to NZ. Traffic Officer from Devonport. Appointed to the Emergency Force on 29 Aug 1950 from the Reserve of Officers (Supplementary List) as a Lieutenant Temporary Captain Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Awarded Immediate Military Cross (London Gazette, 20 Apr 1951). Forward Observation Officer with A Coy, 1 Bn Middlesex Regt. When that company was attacked on Hill 112 by the Chinese on 15 Feb 1951. His radio operator Lance Corporal Hector McCubbin used his radio to call down artillery support when all the lines to Battalion HQ had been cut by Chinese mortar fire. McCubbin filled magazines for Roxburgh's rifle as well as operated the radio. (See McGibbon p.85.) Photographed being invested with the Military Cross by Brigadier R.S. Park, CBE, Commander of Kayforce. Captain Roxburgh was the first NZ soldier to be decorated for gallantry in the Korean War. Emplaned ETD Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila and Australia. Deplaned NZ 22 May 1952. RTNZ as Major. Stuck off the strength of Kayforce 13 Jul 1952 and posted to Territorial Force Reserve of Officers General List. Became Senior Traffic Officer for New Zealand. Died 1980. His WWII awards may include 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, The Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. For Korea he received the Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ROYAL, Hape | 206556 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Levin 24 Nov 1924. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked 15 Jul 1947. Service No 816749, Private Maori Bn. Labourer from Palmerston North. Next-of-kin Mr A. Royal (father) Levin. RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 22 Sep 1948. Sheet Metal worker for J Mercer & Sons, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 2 Sep 1951 for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Sep 1951 and appointed NCO i/c Regimental Police. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1953. Died Palmerston 26 Dec 1978. Original Discharge Certificate unclaimed in 1957, was sent to family in 1996. |
| ROYAL, Leslie Gordon | 204496 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born 5 Jun 1930. Came from Mt Maunganui. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Bty and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 22 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 25 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later joined a TF Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM. Died 2009. |
| ROYAL, Peter John | 11411 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington on 17 May 1928. Employed as a garage-hand then a journeyman-baker prior to entry into the RNZN on 6 Mar 1947 as an Assistant Cook (Assistant Cook). His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jul 1947–18 Jan 1951. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 6 Mar 1948 and then to Cook (Officers) on 13 Aug 1948. Served in Tamaki 19 Jan–13 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 14 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. DEE 5 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Tauranga, 7 Jul 1995 in his 77th year. |
| ROYAL, Puhata (Pat) | 204190 | Private | ? | RNZ Provost Corps | 31/01/2052 | 31/07/2054 | Born 13 Sep 1926. Came from Devonport. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Lance Corporal, RNZPro. RTNZ 10 Dec 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Discharged 26 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Served as Trooper in 5 Troop, NZ SAS Sqn, 22 SAS Regt, Malaya Dec 1955–57. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ (Army 248/3/8, 22 Feb 1956.) Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Died Ellerslie, Auckland, 12 May 1994 aged 63 years. |
| ROYCROFT, Maurice Andrew | 204155 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born 7 May 1929. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp that day. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Travelled from Sasebo by ship to Korea. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 19953. Living Waihi 2009. Died at home 16 Aug 2022 aged 93 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Death Notice in NZ Herald, 17 Aug 2022. |
| ROYDHOUSE, Brian Peter | 13149 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Sandringham, Auckland, 17 Nov 1931. Civil trade cycle mechanic. Enlisted in the RNZN 29 Sep 1949 on a six-year engagement and was granted the rate of Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Rotoiti on 16 May 1950. On 29 Sep 1950 he advanced to Stoker Mechanic and on 7 Oct 1950 sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 and on 24 Nov 1951 was drafted to Philomel where he remained for just over a year before being drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953 and served in that ship for nearly 18 months. He was next posted to Bellona 27 Sep 1954 remaining with that ship until returning to Black Prince on 19 Aug 1955. Discharged to Shore Engagement Expired 16 Nov 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Nothing on the remnant of his file shows whether he was issued or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Christchurch 8 Aug 2008 aged 77 years. |
| RUA, William | 211114 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Ruatoria 10 Nov 1928. Steel Fabricator from Tolaga Bay who was employed in Petone. Attested 18 Jan 1953 in 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Dec 1953; Lance Corporal 18 May 1954;, Temporary Corporal 22 Aug 1954 and to Corporal 19 Oct 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney and completed the journey to New Zealand deplaning Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 152 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2679 was returned to Base records as he had moved from his last address. |
| RUDDELL, Alan Trevor | 12472 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Pakotai, Northland, 9 Nov 1930. Employed as a farmhand prior to entry in the RNZN 30 Sep 1948 in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service, like many of his contemporaries, was in Bellona. He was drafted to Pukaki on 23 Sep 1949 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for active service in Korean waters. The ship was involved with escort duties and other tasks with the United Nations fleets and was also a guard ship at the Inchon landings on 15 Sep 1950. On RTNZ 2 Dec 1950 he later served in Kiwi and Tui. DEE 8 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RUDDELL, George Kenneth | 204273 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | George was a nephew of a George Kenneth Ruddell who was born 10 Feb 1905 and died 1973. Came from Parakao, Whangarei. Ex Regular Force soldier. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled by British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on entering Korea and served in 163 Bty. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU and CTBA 13 Sep 1952 M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 218 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RUDDELL, Gordon Ross | 13498 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 10 Feb 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 28 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Stoker Petty Officer Ruddell served in Kaniere and in Bellona before he was drafted to Rotoiti as Stoker Mechanic on 4 Jan 1952. On 7 Jan 1952 this ship left Auckland and proceeded to Korean waters. Virtually as soon as he arrived in the area, he was taken on board HMS Belfast and served in this WWII cruiser for nearly three months. He returned to Rotoiti on 29 May 1952, advanced Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 28 Jul 1952 and transhipped to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 for RTNZ arriving back in Auckland on 21 Oct 1952. He next served in Black Prince for a short time before being drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. He returned to Korean waters and during this service was promoted Leading Stoker Mechanic. He remained with this ship when it RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On 29 Jan 1955 Leading Stoker Mechanic Ruddell was drafted to Black Prince until 18 Aug. He advanced Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic during this time and moved to Bellona on 19 Aug 1955. He advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 14 Dec 1955 and was in that ship when it was returned to the UK. Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic Ruddell stayed in Britain and was a crew member that brought Royalist to New Zealand in 1956 and was involved in the Suez Crisis. He served once again in Pukaki and his final sea service was in Lachlan. Gordon Ruddell was on board an RNZN ship stationed off Christmas Island when an H-bomb was tested there. DEE 9 Feb 1959. Died in Whangarei 19 Jun 1990 aged 66 years. Remains interred in the Maunu Services Cemetery. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 (M), NZGSM (NE), NZSSM (Nuclear Testing) and NZDSM (R). |
| RUDDELL, William (Bill) Keith | 300156 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements circa 12 Dec 1952. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but little further information available at present. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Died Tauranga, 3rd March 2013, aged 81 years. |
| RUDMAN, Desmond Arthur | 12495 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Auckland 5 Aug 1929. Employed as a clerk in Auckland before he entered the RNZN on 7 Oct 1948 as a Probationary Stores Assistant (PySA). His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Stores Assistant on 7 Apr 1949. Drafted to Lachlan 26 Jan 1950–23 Feb 1951. Served in Philomel 28 Feb 22 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 23 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant (Local) on 6 Feb 1952. Taupo RTNZ to Auckland 21 Oct 1952, but he appears to have relinquished this rate on drafting to Philomel 26 Jan 1953. Advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Nov 1952. DEE 6 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (24 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Auckland 25 May 2011 aged 89 years. |
| RUDOLPH, Henry Joseph | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party Leader | 01/11/2054 | 20/12/2054 | Born London on 18 Jan 1902. Entertainer, Concert Party. Educated at a college in Farnborough and learned the violin and piano from the age of five. As a teenager he had pipe organ lessons and played the flugelhorn with a youth brass band. His mother died in 1918 and in 1920 his German-born father, who had earlier settled in New Zealand, sent for Henry and his brother and sister to join him. They made their home in Eastbourne. Rudolph’s abiding passion was for music performance and he devoted most of his leisure time to it. In 1924 he formed his first group, a four-piece dance band, in which he played piano, saxophone and clarinet. He was a pioneer broadcaster and he and his players contributed programmes to the early Wellington radio stations 2YB and 2YK in the mid-1920s. This began an association with radio that continued throughout his life. In 1947 took a six-member concert party to perform for Jayforce in Japan and in 1954 he headed a similar group that travelled to military centres in Korea and Japan. He was also the founder of the 40 member Henry Rudolph Girls’ Choir which was based on the Luton Girls' Choir in England, UK. In 1974 his services to music were recognised when he was appointed MBE. He died in Eastbourne on 7 May 1984. Other members in this party were L.E. Bognuda, W.H. Entwistle and B.M. Miller. |
| RUDOLPH, Joseph | 204006 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Kaeo, Northland, on 25 Aug 1928. Employed as a slaughterman at the Westfield Freezing Works Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 14 Jul 1951. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 at Wellington on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. After rescue was taken to Darwin, accommodated in Larrakeyah Barracks until onward travel by air (Qantas or BCPA) was arranged Travelled the remainder of the journey to Iwakuni, Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 28 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component, D Troop) 27 Oct 1951 and M/I to his unit on 30 Oct 1951. Went to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 25 Feb 1953,was selected and became a member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team. Returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Admitted Auckland Public Hospital 3–8 Jul 1953 (Malaria) but remained under treatment. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and also the Commander in Chief’s Commendation for Good Service. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2682 was sent on 29 Aug 1957 to an address in Grey Lynn, Auckland. It was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it now remains. Died Auckland on 31 Jan 2010 aged 81 years. |
| RUKA, Reo Leon | 300845 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Lived in Whangarei before enlisting in Kayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Discharge Cert sent to Moerewa, Northland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K). This last medal was issued circa May 2013. Deceased. Place and date not known. |
| RUKA, Vivian Hilliard | 206557 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Featherston 29 Jan 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. (See Wahine voyage detail in the Introduction.) Flown by Qantas or BCPA from Darwin to Japan. Promoted Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 and deplaned Auckland 13 Sep 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. He remained in Kayforce as an instructor until discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Upper Hutt, 8 Nov 2000 aged 70 years. Buried Akatarawa Cemetery, Upper Hutt. |
| RUKI, George | 208799 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 30/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Came from Te Kuiti. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. M/I to ! Comwel Div Sig Regt from NZRTU on 17 Dec 52. RTNZ on furlough 31 Mar 1954. Re-embarked for Korea on 2 Jun 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to Auckland by Teal flight from Sydney deplaning 27 Nov 1954. Discharged 17 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2685 was sent to his given address at Te Kuiti, 29 Aug 1957. |
| RULE, Clinton James Neil | 13381 | Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Rangiora on 25 Jun 1934. Employed as a message boy before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training commenced in Tamaki and he was drafted to Taupo on 8 Aug 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 25 Dec 1951. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 26 Jan 1953 and advanced to Signalman on 25 Jan 1953. He then served in Tamaki, Lachlan from 29 Nov 1955–5 Jan 1957 and Philomel prior to posting on 9 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to serve in Malayan then in Japanese/Korean waters from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communication Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he returned to serve in Black Prince again. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1958. He served briefly in Stawell then returned to Black Prince one more. Advanced to Leading Signalman 1 Jun 1959 and then to Leading Telegraph Operator on 1 Mar 1960. DEE 24 Jun 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (25 Jan 1954). Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| RULE, Kevin Maxwell | 208939 | ? | NZRTU | ? | 02/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Rakaia 16 Nov 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce about 8 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. M/I to NZRTU on deplaning Japan 5 Dec 1954. Unit and rank not known. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Dec 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2686 was sent to his given address in Roxburgh. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Timaru/Waimate 23 Oct 2009 aged 81 years. |
| RULE, Noel Grahame | 14573 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 4 Dec 1934. Employed as a seaman (fisherman) before he entered the RNZN on 18 Sep 1952 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 3 Mar 1953–18 Sep 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 18 Sep 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Sep 1953–4 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 on the second deployment of the ship to Korea. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he served in Pukaki until 13 Feb 1955. Served in Philomel 13 Feb 1955–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He also served in Lachlan, Philomel, Black Prince and Royalist 2 Oct 1958–24 Jan 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 2 Apr 1959 but was disrated on 9 Dec 1959. Served in Black Prince from 25 Jan–25 Nov 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 14 Apr 1960 but reverted to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on posting to Philomel on 26 Nov 1960. DEE 3 Dec 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Kaitaia 12 Mar 2012 aged 77 years. |
| RUMBLE, Bennie Arthur | 15894 | Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Zealand on 26 Sep 1929. Entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Recruit. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he changed to Junior Radio Electricians Mate on 23 Nov 1956 and to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 26 Mar 1957. Drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until drafted to Irirangi on 4 Sep 1958. He returned to Philomel and was sent to Maori on 11 May 1960 to become a crew member on Otago and bring her to NZ after trials and commissioning in the RNZN. Bennie Rumble advanced to Acting Radio Electricians Mate on 2 Oct 1960. He later served in Philomel, Otago again, Philomel where he advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 27 Oct 1961. He then served in Irirangi from 16 Apr 1962 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Dec 1962. He also served in Philomel again, Rotoiti and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Dec 1963. He returned to Philomel 26 Sep 1964 and was DEE on 25 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| RUNDLE, Alan George | 33919 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2052 | Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Sergeant. Reverted to the rank of Driver by Commander on NZ Kayforce (RO Part II of 8 Apr 1952). Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin, and Sydney. Deplaned NZ 7 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 31 May 1952 reposted to the Regular Force and discharged. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| RUREHE, Joseph Hohepa | 206708 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born 12 Dec 1930. Came from Rotorua. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea circa 24 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2687 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ruatahuna, a small town in the heart of Te Urewera about 90km west of Gisborne. Died 2010. |
| RURI, John Dochrane (Doc) | 211064 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/05/2053 | 10/09/2057 | Born Ruatahuna 12 Apr 1928. Welder at Todd Motors, Petone. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His Army service did not start very well with failure to adhere to R&SOs. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Posted 10 Tpt Coy 2 Jun 1953, entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and M/I to his unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 21 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Mar 1954. Granted a further 12-month extension to service dating from 23 Nov 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Jan 1955. Posted to Base HQ and struck off the NZ Roll 18 Mar 1955. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 18 Mar 1955. M/O NZ Base HQ and posted to Brit Com Base Prov Coy and TSFD to the X(v) List 21 Jun 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 14 Jul 1955 and was discharged 20 Jul 1955 to Brit Com Base Prov Coy. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Provost 21 Jul 1955. M/O Brit Com Base Prov Coy and attached FAP to Myajama Rest & Convalescent Centre 25 Jul 1955. Granted a further 12-month extension of service dating from 23 Nov 1955. Reprimanded for being AWOL 29 Nov 1955. Granted 28 days furlough in Japan 16 Dec 1955–12 Jan 1956 (inclusive). Promoted Temporary Corporal 23 May 1956 and to Corporal 24 Oct 1956. Accidentally injured 25 Nov 1956, admitted Canadian Med Det 30 Nov 1956 and was discharged to his unit 3 Dec 1956. Promoted Temporary Sergeant as Sergeant Provost 18 Jan 1957. He was in Inchon 20 Jun 1957. Promoted Sergeant 25 Jun 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Jul 1957. Granted 28 days furlough in Australia 10 Aug–6 Sep 1957 (inclusive). CTB on Active Service 6 Aug 1957. RTNZ 10 Sep 1957 but unclear where he deplaned. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Dec 1957. Served in Korea four years 110 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Enlisted 20 Mar 1959 in Regular Force and M/I to SD Coy RNZASC. To be Lance Corporal wef 25 Sep 1959. Also served in Fort Dorset Pl. Later Corporal. M/O to Linton Camp to attend Corporal to Sergeant Course 3–14 Oct 1966. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Discharged from the Army, 20 Mar 1971 at completion of engagement for 12 years of service. Died Wellington, 17 Jun 1993. |
| RURU, Charles James (Charlie) | 32897 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born New Plymouth 16 Jul 1922. Attested 27 Feb 1947 in Jayforce 2nd Relief, entered camp for training and embarked 15 Jul 1947. (815639, Private, Maori Battalion. Truck Driver from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs D.R. Ruru, wife, Wellington.) as recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.16 p.115. RTNZ and disembarked 16 Aug 1948. Entered the Regular Force at Papakura Camp 15 Sep 1948 as a Private in the NZ Regt. Promoted to Lance Corporal and then to Corporal. Discharged as a Private at his own request 11 Aug 1951. Employed as a driver for Mr P. Tamaki, Te Awamutu. Attested 17 Apr 1952 in Kayforce and was posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952, entered Korea 10 Aug 1952 and M/I to his unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4 Jan 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jan 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 28 Nov 1953. Attended 16 mm Projectionist Course at Div Rear 2–7 Nov 1953. Promoted to Temporary Bombardier 28 Jan 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 6 Apr and to Sergeant 6 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 3) ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 117 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RURU, Te Arani (Allan) | 13902 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Pakowhai, Gisborne on 20 Apr 1930. Employed as a labourer prior to entry in the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 24 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. Served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the allied naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1953. Able Seaman Ruru was selected to play rugby for the Navy in representative matches in Hong Kong in Nov 1953. Kaniere RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He later served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a member of the crew which took this vessel back to Britain to return her to the RN. He was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and came back to NZ in her having to travel via South Africa because of the Suez Affair closing the Suez Canal. He then served in Black Prince and Pukaki 28 Jun 1958–1 Mar 1959 and took part in Operation Grapple deployments. He was also a qualified diver. Awarded Korea Medal (2Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZSSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Te Karaka, Gisborne 24 Apr 1995 aged 65 years. |
| RUSBATCH, Bruce Gordon | 208641 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Waimate, Canterbury, during 1929. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Bty and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged 18 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2689 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in Waimate. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 19 Aug 2013 in Waimate, Canterbury aged 84 years. |
| RUSBRIDGE, Albert Edward | 14780 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Streatham, London, UK, on 26 Jan 1914. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the Royal Navy on 25 Jun 1935 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Served in Nelson (battleship) 20 Jun 1936–15 Jul 1937. This ship and Rodney were known as the only two British ships with 16-inch (406 mm) main armament and the only ones to carry all the main armament forward of the superstructure. Also served in Manchester (light cruiser) Aug 1938–Jun 1939. He served in Victory II (Shore Station at Portsmouth) and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (M) 9 Apr 1940 and then to Acting Leading Stoker on 12 Jun 1940. He then served in Ark Royal (carrier) 19 Sep 1940–14 Nov 1941 and advanced to Leading Stoker on 12 Jun 1940. He next served in Ripley a former US destroyer built in 1918 to which he was drafted on 20 Feb 1942–24 Feb 1944. Ripley was based in several locations and was employed in convoy protection duties to Canada and to the Caribbean but was unsatisfactory for that area and returned to Halifax. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 May 1942. Ripley was used together with other ships on Operation Governor a diversionary operation in the Norwegian area during the allied landings in Sicily. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 7 May 1943. HMS Ripley was withdrawn from service and accepted into the Reserve in Feb 1944. Drafted to Indomitable (carrier) 4 May 1944–29 Sep 1946 and served in the Eastern Fleet. She was involved in air attacks against targets in Padan and Sumatra and supported the liberation of Hong Kong. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Permanent) 21 Dec 1945. He returned to Britain and was again based in HMS Victory. Drafted to HMS Hornet (Coastal Forces Base at Gosport) Released from the RN 30 Jan 1948. His WWII Service medals may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori as a Stoker Mechanic 24 May 1949 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the following two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan. He served in Tamaki 22 Aug 1951–10 Jan 1953 and briefly in Philomel prior to drafting to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the allied naval forces in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ 2 Mar 1954. He later served in Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. Served in Lachlan again and was then drafted to Bellona 27 Jun 1955 and was a member of the crew which took this vessel back to Britain to return her to the RN. He was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and came back to NZ in her having to travel via South Africa because of the Suez Affair closing the Suez Canal. He then served in Black Prince and Kaniere and was discharged to RA on 23 May 1959. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1953) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953) and Naval LS&GC Medal on 12 Feb 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RUSCOE, Kenneth Patrick | 206206 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born 2 Nov 1926. Served in BCOF, Japan. (660167, Driver, NZASC. Timber yardman, Tawa Flat, Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs F. Perkins (guardian) Rangiuru RD, Otaki.) Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit, Kure, to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Horowhenua Hospital, Levin, 26 May 1996. |
| RUSH, Leo Patrick | 897142 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Timaru 16 Mar 1931. Employed as a clerk in Provident Life Insurance Co, Timaru. Attested 17 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His training for Korean service was conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC 2 Dec 1952. Had some minor discipline problems including AWOL for three days. Emplaned 20 May 1953 on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney Australia. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 23 May 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 13 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 13 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Nov 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZ Base HQ 3 Dec 1953. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft (Flight 8) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Dunedin 3 Aug 1960 aged 37 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| RUSSELL, George William | 204498 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/08/2052 | 29/03/2054 | Came from Whangarei. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington, 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted possibly 10 Tpt Coy but appointment not known. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 29 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. |
| RUSSELL, Harry | 31084 | Sergeant | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 05/07/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Rekohu Chatham Islands NZ 11 May 1929. Enlisted 1947 as trooper in RNZAC. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Served in Korean War as a tank commander with 1 Royal Tank Regiment and 5 Kings Royal Irish Dragoon Guards. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 15 Oct 1953 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Commissioned in 1965. Served in Vietnam 1968–69. Immediate Military Cross for gallantry in Vietnam, dated 18 Mar 1969 (NZ Gazette 27 Mar 1969, p.575). Also awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (V) NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 7 Nov 2018 aged 89 years. |
| RUSSELL, James Frederick | 13382 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland 7 Oct 1933. Employed as an engraver’s apprentice before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona 8 May–17 Aug 1951 followed by service in Kaniere 18 Aug–20 Nov 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Apr 1951. In Philomel then drafted to Lachlan 24 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman 11 Jul 1952. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 15 Feb–28 May 1953 to attend courses. Graded Under-surface Warfare (or Underwater Weapons?) 3rd Class on 29 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 bound for Korea. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. On RTNZ he served in Bellona and three times in Black Prince and Philomel in the period 21 Sep 1955–29 Nov 1957. Served in Lachlan and Philomel and was DEE 6 Oct 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| RUSSELL, John Tamahere | 578357 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Pakipaki, Hastings, 6 Mar 1932. Served in 3rd Intake CMT then became a serving TF soldier. Employed as a Labourer for Mr J.K. Ahuira at Masterton. Attested 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Japan by civil air via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 17 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement and was posted to NZRTU 24 Jul and onto 10 Tpt Coy 22 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 23 Aug 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Aug 1954. He was a Lance Corporal Cook from Jul 55. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–17 Sep 1955 and was discharged to unit. Granted 11 days R&R leave 23 Sep to 3 Oct 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 12 Mar 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1956 and remained on the NZ Roll. Highest rank achieved Lance Corporal 7 Feb 1956. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1956 and posted to a TF unit. Later served in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 11 Jun 56–31 Mar 60. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| RUSSELL, Keith | 592176 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood and travelled to Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Served in 10 Tpt Coy in Korea mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 5 Jul 1956 and posted to a TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2693 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his given address in New Plymouth. Died New Plymouth 2 Jul 2009. |
| RUSSELL, Michael John Robert | 204214 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Auckland 23 Feb 1927. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School. He was a shepherd for Mr R. Wayne at Putaruru. Attested 28 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. Travelled from Sasebo to Korea by sea and disembarked Korea 12 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Apr 1952 and M/I to his unit 15 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Aug 1952, to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Dec 1952 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 9 Jan 1953. Reverted to Bombardier 1 Apr 1953. M/O from 15 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 3 Oct 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 300 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Feb 1954. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RUSSELL, Nicholas Miller | 14280 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Temuka 1 Jul 1928. Employed as a Postal Clerk before he entered the RNZN on 27 Mar 1958 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. His training commenced in Tamaki and Philomel and he was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 12 Sep 1952–24 Apr 1953. On RTNZ he served mainly in Bellona Jun 1953–31 Mar 1954. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 8 Feb 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Apr 1954–9 Jan 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Dec 1955. Returned to HMAS Cerberus 12 Jan–24 Sep 1956 for further specialist training. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 25 Oct 1956–19 May 1957. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Dec 1956. Drafted on 20 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland the same day on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 15 Sep 1958 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 24 Nov 1958. He then served in Tamaki and Philomel 28 Aug 1959–4 Apr 1960. Advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 24 Nov 1959. Sent to Britain 1 May 1960 to become a crewmember in Otago and to bring the ship to NZ. His last ship was Royalist 22 Feb 1963–15 Mar 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| RUSSELL, Noel Lawrence | 13235 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Reefton 24 Dec 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 2 Feb 1950. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. He then served in Kaniere, back to Bellona and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 17 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters and Noel sought to change to the electrical trade while in that theatre. Because of his age this was not permitted but he was given as many opportunities as possible to pick up some of the electrical skills and knowledge. During his service in Korea he advanced to Ordinary Seaman. On arrival back in NZ he served in Philomel and Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman 24 Aug 1953. He was allowed to change trade and he then attended a course at HMAS Cerberus and was then rated Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class. Next drafted to Irirangi in 1955 then to Hawea in May 1956 and was graded Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class. He also served in Royalist and again at Irirangi now as Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate. Promoted Leading Radio Electricians Mate in May 1959 he then served in Otago and in Mar 1962 he was sent to HMS Collingwood in the UK for training. This was to last nearly three years. He came back to NZ and served in Taranaki and then Blackpool. He was awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal but was deprived of his Naval LS&GC Medal in 1969. Discharged. Later awarded NZOSM, the GSM 1962 with clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ and KWSM. |
| RUSSELL, Norman David | 15085 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2055 | Born Christchurch on 10 Jun 1937. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Stoker on 8 Apr 1954 with an engagement for eight years. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Philomel for further training before he was drafted to Pukaki on 27 Oct 1954. He advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 10 Dec 1954 and to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Eastern Fleet in Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters and was mainly involved in monitoring the communist forces in Korea. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 10 Dec 1955 and was granted three months accelerated advance. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 but he remained in her until Drafted to Black Prince on 26 Sep 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 15 Oct 1957. He served again in Rotoiti in the British Eastern Fleet but was disrated to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 3 Aug 1959, advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Oct 1959, to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Oct 1960. Drafted to Pukaki again on 12 Jan 1961 advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Sep 1961 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 30 Sep 1962. His final postings were based in Philomel 29 Mar 1963 until he was DEE on 10 Jun 1963. He returned to Christchurch after discharge. Awarded NGSM (M) and was later entitled to NZOSM, NSGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Tauranga 2 Nov 2018 aged 81 years. |
| RUTHERFURD, Alan Lionel | 12961 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Masterton 30 Jan 1933. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 5 May 1949. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona as Boy 2nd Class on 12 Feb–15 May 1950. Served briefly in Pukaki and was drafted to Tutira on 2 Jul 1950. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces. He was a 16½ year old Seaman Boy and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 30 Jan 1951. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 5 Aug–23 Nov 1951 to attend courses. RTNZ 24 Nov 1951 and served in Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman on 30 Oct 1951. Later served in Kiwi and returned to HMAS Rushcutter 30 Jul–10 Dec 1953 for a specialist under-water course. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–7 Nov 1955. Completed second tour to Korea in Kaniere sailing from Devonport on 19 Jul 1954 until the ceasefire. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Also served in Irirangi 8 Nov 1955–13 Jan 1957. DEE 29 Jan 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later President of the Palmerston North RSA from 1997 until his death. Died Palmerston North 4 Feb 2001 aged 67 years. |
| RUTLAND, John Neil (Snow) | 30457 | Captain | Ship's Quartermaster, Adv Pty | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2051 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 8 Jan 1915. Regular Force officer. Served in 2 NZEF 1940–45, Service No 28786. Embarked as a Sergeant with the 6th Reinforcements between 1 Jul and 30 Sep 1941. Commissioned as a Lieutenant on 10 Apr 1944 and appointed to NZOCTU. Served in BCOF Japan and embarked as a Temporary Lieutenant Japan 1946–48. Returned to his occupation as an Overseer. Entered Camp 31 Aug 1950. Appointed to Kayforce 8 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Quartermaster 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea. Embarked for RTNZ by sea having been medically downgraded. ETD from Japan 24 Jun 1961 and arrived by Wanganella at Auckland ETA 29–30 Jul 1951. RTNZ 30 Jul 1951. SOS Kayforce 16 Sep 1951 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZAOM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| RUTLEDGE, Ronald | 31094 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 22/04/2053 | 23/06/2054 | Born 17 Feb 1922. Came from Shirley, Christchurch. Regular Force soldier who trained 6th Reinforcements RNZ Sigs Wireless Operators and was also selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as an Operator Wireless and Line and attached to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan by civil air arriving 25 Apr 1952. Posted to George Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Commissioned in the field in Korea as 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Jan 1954 and took over G Troop from 2nd Lieutenant Vladimir McKay. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Disembarked at Wellington from Teal flight from Sydney 23 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 26 Sep 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Died Auckland? 31 Mar 1979 of Cancer. Buried Papakura Cemetery. |
| RUTTER, William George | 15863 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hastings 13 May 1940. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 17 May 1956. Advanced to Junior Seaman on 17 Apr 1957. Drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to Malayan, Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 13 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ on and then served in Philomel and Lachlan where he advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Feb 1959. Later served in Takapu, Lachlan, Irirangi, Lachlan again, Paea, Lachlan, Irirangi and Endeavour 14 Sep 1965–27 Apr 1966. He may have sailed to Antarctica in the 1965–66 summer season. DEE 12 May 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| RYAN, Allan Francis | 14205 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Whanganui 24 Mar 1936. Was a schoolboy before entering the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince on 11 Mar 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 24 Sep 1953. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Dec 1954. Sent to HMAS Watson 24 Mar–13 Apr 1955 to attend a training course. On RTNZ served in Philomel and Mako and was drafted to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1955. Sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean and Malayan waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) but relinquished this rate on 5 Feb 1958. Also served in Black Prince, Kaniere, Endeavour, Philomel, Tamaki, Philomel 5 May 1960–16 Feb 1961 and Otago. DEE 9 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGZM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). Later became a taxi driver for some years. |
| RYAN, Bevan Keith | 14717 | Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill on 7 Jan 1937. Was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class then became Signalman Boy on 18 Sep 1953. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Black Prince on 9 Apr 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 7 Jul 1954. Returned to Philomel on 21 Sep 1955 and advanced to Signalman on 7 Oct 1955, Served in Stawell, Black Prince and Mako before he was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage and served in Korean waters for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Communications Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Irirangi and Tamaki and was sent to Britain in Apr 1960 to become a member of the crew of Otago and brought the ship back to NZ. He remained in Otago but RUN on 4 Apr 1961. Recovered on 28 Jun 1961 and returned to Otago. Served in Philomel until DEE on 9 Oct 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| RYAN, Colin Edward | 208534 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Christchurch 21` May 1930. Came from Spreydon, Christchurch. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Left NZ as a Gunner. Mentioned in Despatches (Supplement to The London Gazette, 6 Jun, 1953 and in the NZ Gazette, No.33, 11 Jun 1953) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korean gallant and distinguished services in Korea, operations during the period 1st Jul, 1952, to 28th February, 1953”. Promoted Bombardier during Tour. RTNZ 6 Jul 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 28 Aug 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force, 4 Jun 1955. Served as Trooper in ‘Q’ element, NZ Sqn, 22 SAS Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal Roll prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Discharged then re-joined Regular Force, RNZA. Served in South Vietnam Feb 1966 to Dec 1966 in 161 Bty, RNZA. Awarded Vietnam Medal and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Entitled to NZGM (V). Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Posted to 3 Fd Regt, Burnham Camp, 1 Sep 1975. Discharged 5 Jan 1977. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Died Christchurch at his home, 2 Aug 2004 aged 74 years. |
| RYAN, Colin Vincent | 206207 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/06/2051 | Previous service in the Royal Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp for training the same day. Trained for Korea Mainly in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. RTNZ as a medical case and deplaned Auckland 8 Jun 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Frankton Junction. Discharged from Kayforce 22 May 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2696 was sent 29 Aug 1957 to his address in Frankton Junction, Hamilton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| RYAN, Denys John | 211063 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born 9 Sep 1921. Came from Wellington. Previous service in the Army. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1992. |
| RYAN, Kelvin Brian | 15840 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 18 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN on 15 Mar 1956 as a Junior Mechanic (Engineering). After initial training was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage and served SE Asia and in Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 18 Mar 1953 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 18 Jan 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and then served in Pukaki and Philomel. Sent to Britain Jan 1961 to become a crewmember in Taranaki and brought the ship to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering) (Local) on 15 Feb 1962 but relinquished the rate when drafted to Philomel on 27 Apr 1962. Drafted to Otago on 20 Aug 1962 advanced to Acting Leading Mechanic (Engineering) (Local) on 30 Aug 1962 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 16 Feb 1963. Otago was in Malaysian waters in 1963 but only qualified for the PJM. Disrated 8 Aug 1963 and returned to the rate of Mechanician (Engineering) 1. Drafted to Irirangi on 10 Mar 1964 and was re-advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 6 Mar 1965 but was again disrated a month later. Served in Tamaki and was DEE on 17 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R) and PJM. Was later living in Amberley, North Canterbury. |
| RYAN, Patrick Edward | 208586 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 29 Jun 1929. Boot maker employed by Mr T Thomas, Riwaka, Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs P. Ulu, Apia, Western Samoa. Enlisted 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Ed Regt the same day. Served in 161 Bty. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 4–25 Jan 1953. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 21 May 1953 and then TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS. Discharged 25 Canadian FDS 28 May 1953 to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 21 Jul 1953, Temporary Bombardier 8 Oct 1953 and to Bombardier 26 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ on furlough deplaning Auckland 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned for Korea on 16 Jun 1954. Returned to 16 Fd Regt and was promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1954 and to Sergeant 28 Oct 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney and completed the RTNZ by Teal flight arriving Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. By early 1955 Patrick Ryan had returned to Western Samoa, but he may have returned to NZ as his Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent to an Auckland address in 1957 and was not returned to Base Records. |
| RYAN, William James | 204008 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 03/07/2054 | Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Wahine ran aground on an unmarked reef. All were rescued and taken to Darwin. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. RTNZ on furlough on 18 Dec 1952 and re-embarked for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 18 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SADD, Brian Raymond | 13119 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Blenheim 26 Sep 1933. Entered the RNZN 8 Sep 1949. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Also served in Kaniere. Involved in coastal patrols by both vessels. Able Seaman Sadd was left at HMS Tamar, Hong Kong, to take part in a boxing competition. On 26 Apr 1955 he won the semi-final Light Heavyweight Division by a TKO in the 3rd round. The next day he won the final of the Light Heavyweight Division by a KO in the 2nd Round and on 10 May 1955 in the Earl Haig Charity Tournament he defeated the Hong Kong Amateur Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion by a K.O. after 45 seconds in the first round. In the opinion of Chief Petty Officer Herret, the coach of the RN Hong Kong Boxing Team, “…if this rating was properly trained, he would be an excellent Olympic prospect”. Later fought the British Heavyweight champion putting his opponent down three times but still lost the fight. Crew member in Bellona when the ship was returned to the UK Served in Royalist in the Suez affair in 1956. Awarded Korea Medals, UN Korea Medal, Naval GSM with clasp ‘Near East’ and ‘Malaya’. Later Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Joined the RNZAF in 1970 and served solely at RNZAF Woodbourne as a General Service Hand at the General Service Training School (GSTS). He was still serving there after 1987. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Brother to Howard James Sadd (Army 10 Tpt Coy). Died Tuamarina, Blenheim 14 Mar 2010 aged 76 years and was buried at the Fairhall Cemetery. |
| SADD, Howard James (Happy) | 206980 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 23/07/2055 | Born Blenheim 4 Jun 1930. Farm labourer at Tolaga Bay at time of enlistment in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 30 Jul 1952. Emplaned on Teal flying boat Awatere at Auckland for passage to Sydney and continued to Korea by Qantas or BCPA. Was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and also served in Kayforce HQ Tpt Platoon. Replaced Driver Hackford as NZ Dental Section Driver and was then posted to NZ Base HQ on 23 Jun 1953. M/O and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 May 1955. RTNZ as passenger on HMNZS Kaniere. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas two years 246 days. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Brother to Brian Raymond Sadd (RNZN) who achieved some renown as a boxer. Died Blenheim 23 Nov 2020 aged 90 years. |
| SAGGERS, Richard John | 711771 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 02/11/2056 | Born Christchurch 13 May 1934. Served in 9th intake CMT. Employed as a driver for Fletcher Construction Co, Wellington. Attested Wellington 17 Oct 1955 for Kayforce. Underwent training in Burnham Camp for both initial training and for RNZASC Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM (Royal Mail) Airliner (Teal flight). M/I to Brit Camp Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement in Japan on 4 Dec 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ Japan and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 14 Dec 1955. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy Korea on 15 Dec 1955. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 9–12 Jan 1956 and again a few days later 17–20 Jan 1956. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed transport section 2i/c 14 Mar 1956. Was to have been attached FAP to 1 Bn., Queens Own Cameron Highlanders but this was amended and he was posted to NZ Transport Platoon as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Promoted Lance Corporal 27 Jul 1956. Admitted Canadian Med Det 27–30 Jul 1956 and returned to his unit. Accidentally injured on 31 Aug 1956. Admitted again to Canadian Med Det 5–Sep 1956. Admitted to 121 US Evacuation Hospital 10 Sep 1956 and discharged 4 Oct. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Oct 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Oct 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 336 days. Medically re-surveyed and boarded in NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Dec 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2700 was sent to an address in Wellington on 30 Aug 1957 but it was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Personnel Archives) where it remains today. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Living in Christchurch in 2003. |
| SAINTY, Ivan Raeburn | 10147 | Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland, 1 Feb 1929. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN on 31 Aug 1944 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Mar 1945. Drafted to Achilles 11 Apr 1945–17 Sep 1946. He was in Achilles at the Manus Island base near New Guinea and the ship took part in bombardments in the Truk Islands and in support of carrier air strikes against the Japanese mainland. RTNZ in Sep 1945 and he was then drafted to Cook III (Shelley Bay, Wellington). Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946 and advanced to Able Seaman then changed to Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 18 Dec 1947. Served in Philomel 11 Feb 1949–28 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti 29 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 then served in Philomel until DEE on 31 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SALAIA, Fila (AKA Frank SALAIA) | 204187 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 24/06/2053 | Born Apia, Western Samoa on 27 Mar 1928. Electrician from Devonport. Enlisted on 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. His initial training for Korea was in Papakura Camp. M/I to Army Schools, school of Signals, Trentham Camp for Corps training on 1 Nov 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb 1952 and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. In custody of the Australian Police after a vehicle accident in Sydney 15 Feb–1 Mar 1952. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure on 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Entered Korea 20 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 24 Mar 1952 and M/I to his unit on 28 Mar 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. Accidently shot himself in the foot on 17 Dec 1952 while on a line maintenance work party at Fort George Rear. Admitted to 26 Fd Amb 17 Dec 1952 and TSFD to Brit Com Z Medical Unit and was discharged to unit on 16 Jan 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Station on 16–21 Mar 1953 and discharged direct to his unit. He had a wide range of disciplinary breaches insubordinate language, failure to obey written order and disobeying lawful orders. His last charge was unlawfully converting for his own use a motor vehicle. Detail from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt Routine Orders. RTNZ before completion of engagement. He was regarded by those with whom he worked as inefficient, unruly and unsuitable for Kayforce. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 146 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. It is not known if any of these awards were issued or claimed. |
| SALISBURY, Victor George | 206814 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Born Masterton 4 Sep 1930. Previous service in the RNZAF as an Aircraftman 2nd Class from March to Sep 1950 a total of 174 days. Discharged to Public Works Department Camp, Featherston. Woodcutter employed by J. Foss in Featherston. Enlisted in Linton Camp as a Kayforce Replacement on 22 Feb 1952. His training for Korean service was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned 7 Jun 1952 at Wellington on Teal 2nd flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni on 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 21 Jun 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked Kobe 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte for return to Sydney and flew from Sydney to Wellington on Teal aircraft deplaning 2 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 300 days. SOS of Kayforce, discharged 5 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Returned to Featherston. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SALT, Barry Arnold | 208535 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 27 Sep 1929. Draughtsman, NZ Lands & Survey Department. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement in Burnham Camp on 10 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA 14 Feb 1952 and was sent to Trentham Camp to a Selection Board for Kayforce Officer Cadet Training Unit on 18 Feb 1952. Returned to Burnham Camp on 22 Feb 1952. Married in Christchurch on 5 Apr 1952. Emplaned on Aranui flight (Teal) from Wellington. Deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU and entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb 20–22 Dec 1952 and discharged to Unit. Also served in Survey Troop, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 18 Jan 1953 and to Bombardier 18 Apr 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU as an Instructor 12 Jul 1953 and M/I on 16 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 1 Aug 1953 to RTNZ for instructional duties, deplaning from Teal flight at Wellington ex Sydney on 5 Aug 1953. After leave expired he was sent to Burnham Camp for instructional duties 14 Aug 1953. SOS of Kayforce and Discharged on 15 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year 84 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Served in Territorial Force (Sergeant, 32 Bty, 3 Fd Regt) for four years after his RTNZ. Entitled to or has been awarded NZDSM (R and TF). Died Christchurch 20 Feb 2015 aged 85. |
| SALT, John | 817499 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/12/2054 | Born Christchurch 18 Dec 1930. Serving TF soldier. Employed as New Zealand Railways shunter in Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements and as attested 27 Nov 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 11 Jun 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Jun 1953. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ in Korea 29 Sep for short tour of duty before returning to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 8 Oct 1953. Admitted to 25 Canadian F.D.S. on 31 Dec 1953–4 Jan 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 22–26 Aug 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Granted 28 days leave in Australia. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight (paying his own way) deplaning at Auckland 22 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 187 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. SOS of Kayforce and Discharged 19 Jan 1955. Posted to the Territorial Force. He went to Australia and later enlisted in the Australian ASC with Service No 817499. Died Sydney, Australia 11 May 1959 aged 30 years leaving a widow and one child. |
| SALT, Joseph Henry (Salty) | 206208 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Christchurch 28 Sep 1928. Cook employed by R. Couper, Caterer, Wellington. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. He trained in Linton and Waiouru camps and was posted to 16 Fe Regt while in Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed with the Kayforce Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 24 Feb 1951. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul as the cook with 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to British JRBD on Army Cooks Course 1 Jan–21 Feb 1952. Photographed helping to prepare a hot meal. He returned to 16 Fd Regt on completion of the course. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 11Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan on 23 Apr 1952 to return to NZ for 28 days furlough, deplaning Wellington 26 Apr 1952 from RMA Awatere (Teal) flight ex Sydney. Emplaned Wellington, on Teal flight for return to Sydney and then to Korea by Qantas on 14 Jun 1952. Deplaned Iwakuni and was posted to NZ Base HQ on 18 Jun 1952. Re-entered Korea 7 Jul 1952 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 7 Jul 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Jul 1953 this trip taking five days. He was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ at the completion of his engagement deplaning from a Teal flight ex Sydney at Wellington. Served overseas two years 192 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. Applied to join Regular Force but did not proceed with this application. Died Christchurch, 27 Jun 2006 aged 77 years. Also awarded Queen's Service Medal (QSM) 1990. |
| SALTER, Kenneth George | 13500 | Acting Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui 3 Jun 1928. Employed as a Post & Telegraph linesman before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus from 4 Jan–3 Jul 1951. On RTNZ he then served in Bellona 17 Jul 1951–7 Dec 1953 advancing to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 14 Jul 1953. He was sent back to HMAS Cerberus from 1 Jan–18 Nov 1954 for further specialist training. On RTNZ he again served in Bellona and Philomel advancing to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 1 Jun 1956. Drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. DEE 27 Sep 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Hamilton 6 Aug 2021 aged 93 years. |
| SAMES, David Edward | 206558 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Auckland 14 Oct 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (827630, Temporary Corporal, HQ Base, 1947–48. Carpenter from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs J.M. Sames (mother), Onehunga, Auckland.) Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Pusan, Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Enlisted in Regular Force 30 Sep 1958. Served in 2 NZ Regt at Taiping, Bn HQ (Attached HQ Coy). RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Cook. Also served in 1 RNZIR (Gurr's Battalion 1963–65) during Confrontation as a cook in HQ Coy. Deplaned Changi 17 Nov 1963 RTNZ. Awarded GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Later attached to 40 Sqn RNZAF from where he was discharged on 5 Nov 1968. Death reported by Police at Waiouru 7 Jan 1969. Also awarded NZOSM and NZ Service Medal 1946–49. ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasp sent to his estate after his death. |
| SAMUEL, David Rima | 208047 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 11/03/2053 | Born Kerepehi, Hauraki, 12 Jun 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 27 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai in Jun 1951 for Teal Constellation flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Served in Korea for one year 269 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Frankton Junction on his RTNZ. Living in Hamilton in 1996. Died Whatawhata, Hamilton 14 Jun 2009 aged 85 years. |
| SAMUEL, Terry Paul | 206815 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 07/08/2052 | 24/11/2054 | Born Hick's Bay, East Coast, 18 Mar 1927. Served as a Boy (Stores Probationer) in Navy for 18 months with Service No 11065. He served during the last months of WWII in HMNZS Gambia and was discharged ‘SNLR as the war had ended. He next served in Japan as a member of Jayforce. School teacher. Linesman to Post & Telegraph Department, Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Served in G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Troop attached to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. RTNZ by air to attend a Kayforce commissioning course. Graduated 2nd Lieutenant, Kayforce OCTU, 5 Jun 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 30 Jun 1954 on Teal flight from Christchurch. Re-entered Japan 3 Jul 1954. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA, 10 Jul 1954. Re-entered Korea 10 Jul 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, departing Pusan. Flew from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. SOS of Kayforce 10 Feb 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA as a 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Feb 1955. Served in Korea one year 177 days. Joined Territorial Force (5 Light Regt RNZA then, 1 Hawkes Bay Regt as Captain). TSFD to Regular Force for first service with the United Nations. 10 Dec 1963–13 Feb 1965 and rose to the rank of Major. Served in 7 RNZIR 14 Feb 1965–27 Feb 1971. Awarded Efficiency Decoration Mar 1967. Posted from the Territorial Force to the Regular Force 28 Feb 1971. Served on two UN missions Kashmir (UNMOGIP) the second being 22 Mar 1971–1 Apr 1972 during which time he served on both sides of the line. Living in Gisborne in 1996. Died Gisborne 14 Jan 2013 aged 85 years. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), UNMOGIP Medal, Efficiency Decoration, NZDSM (R and T) and KWSM. |
| SAMUELS, Waaka | 15170 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Morrinsville 18 Sep 1937. Employed as a labourer in Morrinsville. Entered the RNZN on 23 Sep 1954 as a Junior Stoker. During his training in Tamaki and Philomel he changed from Junior Stoker to Junior Telegraphist 2nd Class. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 18 Mar 1955. Drafted to Hawea, Philomel and Wakefield before he was drafted on 4 Apr to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the Second Commission voyage. Advanced to Telegraphist on 10 Sep 1957. Served in the Communications Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He later served in Irirangi and was sent to Britain in Jun 1960 to become a crewmember of Otago and brought the ship to NZ. He stayed in Otago until 10 May 1961. Discharged 12 Jun 1961 BNPS. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SANDEMAN, Ian Steward | 14000 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Exeter, Devonshire, UK, on 27 Nov 1927. Enlisted as a Naval Cadet and underwent training at the RN College, Dartmouth. Served in Britannia and Frobisher as a cadet, in King George V and Sheffield as a Midshipman and in Crossbow and Hornet as Sub-Lieutenant then Lieutenant. Wanted to specialise in Navigation but later changed to communications. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN from 25 Oct 1951 for two and a half years and taken on strength at Maori. In Philomel from 3 Nov–8 Dec 1951. Appointed to Rotoiti on 9 Dec 1951 until 28 Jul 1953. He sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1953 and served as Communications Officer in Korean waters. Was Officer of the Watch when Rotoiti was in collision with H.N.M.S Piet Hein. Reverted to the Royal Navy 26 Apr 1954 and travelled back to the UK from Auckland–Sydney in the Wanganella and from Melbourne to Britain in the Oronsay. Took up a communications role as soon as he could. RTNZ on a further exchange in the rank of Lieutenant Commander from 18 Feb 1963. Appointed Assistant Dir Signals Division and appointed Flag Lieutenant vice Gresson. Later became Director of Naval Signals. Emplaned Whenuapai 19 Aug 1965 for return to the UK by US Navy aircraft via Honolulu, USA and Canada and thence to HMS Drake on completion of the exchange. Took up appointment on the staff of the Admiral Commanding Reserves in London on 4 Oct 1965. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SANDERS, John Graham | 331856 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Petone 14 Jul 1931. Horseman employed by F. Smith, Frankton. Served in 7th Intake CMT Sep 1952. Serving TF soldier in 4 Medium Regiment, RNZA. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 and trained mainly in Waiouru. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 25 Sep 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served in Dog Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 11 Feb 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 9 Sep 1954 and promoted Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the return journey to NZ on Teal fright from Sydney and deplaned at Auckland on 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to the TF. Served overseas one year 102 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal only. Living in Coolgardie, Western Australia 1990. Medal mislaid or lost during house move sometime before 1990. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SANDERS, Mervyn James | 326555 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Te Kopuru 3 Feb 1932. Employed as a baker at Walans Home Cookery, Auckland, then became a Driver for T.G. Shaw & Co. Called up for CMT training then serving as a TF soldier for three years. Enlisted in Kayforce at Papakura on 30 Jun 1953. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura and went to Burnham for Corps training. Posted to RNZA 13 Aug 1953. Emplaned as a Gunner on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while employed as Technical Storeman. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal only. Served overseas one year 33 days. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R & T). |
| SANDERSON, Arthur Louis | 2116 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Tauranga 2 Feb 1925. Enlisted in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy on 28 Oct 1940 and after initial training was drafted to HMS Achilles as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 May 1941. He was promoted Boy 1st Class on 26 Apr 1941 and to Ordinary Seaman 2 Feb 1943. Achilles was involved in escorting troop convoys and operating against the Japanese Navy and after being damaged by air attack returned to the UK in 1943 for repairs. Ordinary Seaman Sanderson then attended courses at Nimrod and Osprey (ASDIC anti-submarine training) before returning briefly to HMS Achilles on 15 Sep 1943. He was then sent off for more training and was again posted to Osprey. While at Osprey he was promoted Able Seaman. He underwent more training and was drafted to a fast-anti-submarine destroyer from 12 Oct–16 Dec 1943 during its first commission. On 17 Dec 1943 he was stationed at St Angelo a shore base in Malta and remained there until 31 Oct 1944. He was next drafted to Tyne a large Royal Navy destroyer depot ship that served with the Pacific Fleet from 16 Jan to 19 Aug 1945. Tyne called at Sydney several times to replenish stores and on leaving the ship in Sydney he was held in of Golden Hind, a Royal Naval Base in Sydney Australia 20 Aug–12 Sep 1945. Able Seaman Sanderson arrived back in Auckland on 13 Sep 1945. He was next drafted to Gambia which went back to the UK for return to the Royal Navy and he then attended another course at Osprey before joining Bellona on its delivery voyage to New Zealand 1–14 Oct 1947. Back in New Zealand he served in Arabis and once more returned to the UK to bring back Tutira. This time while in the UK he attended another course at Vernon. On RTNZ he was held in Philomel. Promoted Leading Seaman 13 Sep 1949. Drafted to Tutira which was already in Korea and took passage in Rotoiti 7 Oct 1950 to join his ship in Japan. Served mainly on the west coast Korean waters returning to NZ on 30 May 1951. DEE 31 Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 8 Dec 2007 aged 81 years. |
| SANDMAN, Noel McKay | 35047 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 23/06/2055 | Born Auckland? 31 Oct 1923. Served during WWII, attested Feb 1942 and sailed from NZ on 12 Jan 1944 with the 11th Reinforcements. 2 NZEF Service No 618670. Served in 32 Fd Regt, Survey Troop, then 5 Fd Regt. RTNZ 10 Feb 1946 and was SOS of 2 NZEF on 26 Apr 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Regular Force 17 Jul 1951 as Gunner (Temporary Lance Bombardier) and was employed as a RNZA Surveyor. Attended OCTU at Army Schools in Feb 1953. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 23 Apr 1953. Appointed RNZA Instructor Burnham Camp. Seconded to Kayforce 4 May 1954. Emplaned 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland, Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 12 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Marched out of 16 Fd Regt and posted to HQ 29 Bde, 1 Comwel Div and appointed Staff Captain ‘A’ on 8 Nov 1954. Relinquished Staff Captain ‘A’, 1 Comwel Div and posted to NZ Base HQ on at Pusan on 11 Jun 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni on Qantas flight to Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal aircraft arriving Auckland 23 Jun 1955. SOS the Emergency Force 27 Jul 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force, 28 Jul 1955. Served overseas one year 22 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Regular Force Officer posted to 93 Bty, 9 Coast Regt, RNZA. Later appointed Staff Captain ‘Q’ at HQ NMD, Auckland. Discharged May 1963. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SANDS, Colin Arnold Raymond | 203640 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 24/11/2054 | Born Palmerston North on 24 Jun 1931. Labourer for Cereal Foods Ltd, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt, Regimental Signals Troop, 161 Bty, 19 Jan 1951 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs. Posted to NZ Component, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug 1951. Attended a cooking course 10 Aug–23 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952, returned to NZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 8 May 1952. Discharged 26 Jun 1952. After several months he re-enlisted in Kayforce as a Driver and emplaned on Teal flight for Korea on 1 Jul 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Re-entered Korea 25 Jul 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney and completed return to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 298 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to 4 Coy, RNZASC, Territorial Force. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal sent to recipient's last address but were returned to Base Records, Trentham. Re-issued 6 Apr 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SANDS, Raymond Edward | 204103 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZAMC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Whangarei on 6 Sep 1927. Previous service in the RNZAF for 313 days in rank of Aircraftman 1st Class. Mill hand at NZ Forest Products, Tokoroa. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Paeroa on 13 Jun 1951. His training was probably conducted in Waiouru and Burnham for the RNZASC Corps Training. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for three-day sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal while holding appointment of Medical Orderly 1 Aug 1952. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Dec 1952 and appointed RAP Sergeant. Posted to NZ Base HQ 18 Jan 1953. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland on 10-Jun-1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Enlisted in Regular Force 28 Sep 1953 and was appointed Private in RNZ Provost Corps, discharged at his own request on payment 18 May 1954. Worked for Post & Telegraph Department as Storeman at Hamilton. Enlisted in 1 Armd Regt, Territorial Force 4 May 1959 and discharged in Sep 1961. Died 2 Sep 1992. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R and T) and KWSM. Died Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, 2 Sep 1992 aged 63 years. Buried Hamilton Park Cemetery, Hamilton. |
| SANFORD, Noel David | 817264 | Signalman | Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 25/03/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Christchurch on 16 Nov 1930. Storeman for Phillips Electric Industries, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 6 Oct 1952. After training. possibly in Trentham Camp at the School of Signals he emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaning at Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 7 Apr 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn on 7 Apr 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Z Medical Unit 30 Apr 1953 and returned to his unit 20 May. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as Signaller and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 9 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 9 Oct 1954 and returned to NZ via Sydney deplaning on 12 Oct 1954 at Harewood. After leave reported to Burnham Camp in the rank of Driver. Re-emplaned for Korea, on an RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai on 4 Jan 1955. Deplaned Japan 7 Jan 1955 and re-entered Korea 11 Jan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal clerk 1 Jan 1956 and to Lance Corporal 21 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Sep 1956 and posted to a TF unit. Served overseas three years six days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Medal 22 Apr 1953. Died Christchurch, 5 Feb 1996 in his 66th year. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SANGSTER, Bruce | 206262 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 13 Mar 1927. Employed on the family farm before he enlisted in the KMB at Stratford on 29 Aug 1950. He was trained at both Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Employed in Dog Troop Command Post 162 Bty. Served with the battery in all the heavy engagements from Pusan to north of Seoul. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 21 May 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington at 7.30am on 7 Jun 1952. This would have meant an early departure from Australia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2712 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Stratford. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SARGEANT, Laurence Leo | 203571 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Lower Hutt 28 Feb 1928. Employed as a salesman for George Courts Ltd, Karangahape Road, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB in Auckland on 31 Aug 1950. He was trained for Korean service in Papakura and in Burnham Camp for RNZASC Corps Training. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl on 21 Oct 1950. Embarked on 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Driver, Field Regiment. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950 and M/I to NZ Base HQ. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to NZ Tpt Pl on 7 Apr 1951. Was sent on three-week TOD to 16 Fd Regt 7–30 Apr 1951. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1951. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy on 24 Sep 1951. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 15 Apr 1952. Was initially plotted for emplanement on 4 May 1952 but was off loaded. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 151 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jul 1952 and returned to his given home address in Sandringham, Auckland. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2713 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Takapuna, North Shore. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SARGISON, Donald George (Don) | 12538 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 08/07/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Invercargill 6 Apr 1932. Employed as a cleaner for NZ Railways but his duties are not specified. Enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class Boys as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Nov 1948. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 19 May 1949. Drafted to Bellona 24 Jan–4 Aug 1950. Served in Kaniere 30 Jan 1951–25 Jun 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 6 May 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti joining that ship on 8 Jul 1951 in Japan. He possibly travelled to Japan in Hawea but that is questionable. TSFD to Taupo 11 Oct 1951 when that ship arrived in Japan on deployment to Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 and remained in Taupo until 25 Jan 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 21 Jan 1953. Served in briefly in Philomel and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 27 Mar–26 Jun 1953. Graded Gun Layer 2nd Class on 26 Jun 1953 but was disrated 28 May 1953. Later served in Black Prince 26 Apr 1954–20 Sep 1955 regaining the rate of Acting Leading Seaman and then advancing to Leading Seaman on 29 May 1955. Served in Tamaki 21 Sep 1955–21 Mar 1956. DEE 5 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Later employed as Welfare Officer Taumarunui RSA. Died Blenheim 25 Nov 2022 aged 90 years. |
| SARGON, Julian Seymour | 329324 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Asansol, India, 27 May 1933. Engineering assembler employed by Joseph Lucas (N.Z.) Ltd, at Auckland. 4th Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements at Papakura on 27 Jul 1954 and underwent training in Papakura but went to Burnham Camp for RNZASC Corps training. Posted to RNZASC on 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville, and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 and entered Korea 12 Nov 1954. May have been employed in the Workshop Platoon as he indicated that any parcels arriving after he left 10 Tpt Coy to be distributed to the Workshop Platoon. Admitted 3rd Canadian Field Ambulance 31 Oct 1954. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and then discharged to unit. Sent to Miyajima Rest & Convalescent Centre 2 Feb 1956 and remained the until 7 Mar. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 7 Mar 1956. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland on 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SARTEN, Bryan John | 592969 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Waitara on 7 Aug 1933. Motorcycle mechanic employed by Lightband & Co, New Plymouth. He had completed 10.5 weeks CMT and was then a serving TF soldier in 2 Field Ambulance, RNZAMC. Bryan Sarten was trained in both Waiouru and Papakura and was posted to RNZA in Waiouru on 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 as a Gunner on a Teal flight to Sydney. He continued by either Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni on 31 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Aug and entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. He did not stay long as a Gunner, was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954. He may have been employed in the Workshop Platoon as he indicated that any parcels arriving after he left 10 Tpt Coy to be distributed to the Workshop Platoon. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1956. He was often in conflict with military discipline. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ on RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ on 7 Apr 1956. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 10 Jun 1956. Died New Plymouth 26 Aug 1995 aged 61 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SATHERLEY, Neil Gilbert | 644077 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 15/04/2056 | Born Johnsonville, Wellington 8 Dec 1932. Called up for training in the 2nd intake Compulsory Military Trainee and serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Wellington Regiment. Driver employed by G.S. Oldfield, Masterton. His training for Korea was conducted in both Waiouru and Papakura Military Camps. Emplaned 28 Jul 1954 as a Gunner at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney Australia and continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni on 31 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 4 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. AS 16 Fd was being withdrawn from Korea he was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–12 Sep 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 12 Mar 1956 and M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 15 Mar 1956. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 for return to Sydney. On arrival in Australia he and Corporal Pullar both went AWOL for five days 15 hours before surrendering to the Eastern Command Provost on 11 Apr 1956. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight TE 464. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. In Jul 1957 he applied for enlistment in the Infantry to serve in FARELF, but this did not appear to progress. Died Taumarunui, 14 Dec 1988 aged 56 years. Family received NZOSM and NZGSM (K) after his death. |
| SATHERLEY, Reginald John | 208760 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/09/2052 | 19/05/2054 | Born Karamea 12 Dec 1929. Sawmiller employed by Hardie and Thompson, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce on 8 Apr 1952 at Westport. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned as a Gunner on 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. His entry into Korea was delayed on account of AWOL and other disciplinary errors. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 16 Jan 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 9 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953 and was attached to 23 Coy, RCASC 13 Feb 1953 to attend an Ammunition Handling Course. Ceased to be Attached to RCASC and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 17 Apr 1953. Committed further breaches of Army discipline. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for return trip to Australia. Completed the RTNZ deplaning at Wellington from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 256 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 24 Dec 1997 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SAULL, Keith Michael (Mike) | 13691 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hipperholme, Yorkshire, UK, 24 Aug 1927. Michael served in the Royal Navy from his enlistment on 4 May 1945 until 2 Jul 1951 and was awarded a Mention in Despatches “For distinguished services in connection with operations in Palestine” before the withdrawal of British forces. London Gazette, No.38504 Friday, 7 Jan 1949, p.119. Extended Service Commissions terminated on transfer to RNZN on dates stated: — K. M. SAULL, 2nd Jul 1951. (London Gazette, 22 Jun 1951, p.3428). TSFD to RNZN 1951–83. Appointed Gunnery Officer in Taupo 13 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. At Yang Do when the North Koreans attempted to capture the island. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attended Long Gunnery Course in UK on exchange Jul 1953 to Sep 1956. Held on the strength of HMS President, HMS Excellent and HMS Pembroke while overseas. Also served in Black Prince and Royalist. Was 1st Lieutenant in Kaniere Oct 1957 and appointed Commander Jan 1959. Executive Officer in Otago on commissioning and was later commander of Taranaki during this ship’s deployment to Malaysian waters during Confrontation in the period 1964–66. Later Chief Staff Officer at COMAUCK in Jul 1968. Appointed Commander Canterbury May 1971 and brought the ship to New Zealand. Deputy Head NZ Defence Staff Washington, USA, Dec 1972–Dec 1974. At NZDLS, London Jan 1976 and RTNZ to the appointment of Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Jan 1977. Commodore Auckland Jan 1978–Apr 1980. Appointed Chief of Naval Staff, 16 Apr 1980 by Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake who was the Governor General of New Zealand at the time. Retired as Rear Admiral 17 Apr 1983. CB (NY Hons 1982), Defence Medal, War Medal, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Minesweeping 1945–51’, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ Armed Forces Award with clasp, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 28 Feb 2016 aged 88 years. HIs funeral service was at the Naval Memorial chapel of St Christopher, Philomel on 5 Mar 2016. RAdm Saull's father was awarded the Military Medal as Sapper, Royal Engineers, during WWI. |
| SAUNDERS, Austin James (Aussie) | 514417 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Putaruru 20 Sep 1933. Clerk at Social Security Office Paeroa. Regular Force soldier in RNZA for 13 months from 17 Nov 1952 to 21 Dec 1953 and was discharged to the Territorial Force (4th Medium Regt, Hamilton) to complete his remaining liability under the provisions of the Military Training Act 1949. Then labourer, Milk & Cocoa Products, Manurewa. Enlisted 4 May 1954 at Papakura in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Enlisted as a Gunner and was promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 May 1954, as hut commander and instructor, but then reverted to Gunner. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. TSFD to RNZASC, in rank of Driver. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and to Temporary Corporal 28 Feb 1955 while holding appointment of Postal NCO but reverted to Driver at his own request on 18 Jul 1955. Attached to NZ Base HQ 25 Jun–3 Jul 1955 while member of the 10 Tpt Coy Rifle team. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas one year 219 days. Applied to re-enlist in the Regular Force. Living at Levin in Nov 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R and T). Died Levin, 13 Mar 2006 aged 73 years. Brother of Maurice Fraser Saunders. |
| SAUNDERS, Bernard Graham | 208876 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/06/2053 | 25/11/2053 | Born Timaru 8 Dec 1928. Employed as a storeman or driver for Commercial Cleaners, Christchurch. Enlisted 13 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements in Christchurch. His training for Korean service was almost completely conducted in Burnham Camp. He was listed for emplanement on Flight ‘George’ on 23 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jul 1953. Unlawfully converted a motor vehicle for his own use, was charged and punished by a one pound fine. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for 14 days compassionate leave and deplaned Wellington 25 Nov 1953. Did not return to Korea and was discharged 4 Jul 1954. Served overseas 155 days only. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Greymouth? 27 Jul 2015 aged 84 years. |
| SAUNDERS, Harry | 897025 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born Timaru 16 Aug 1931. Lorry driver for Millar's Transport, Timaru. Enlisted 31 Mar 1952 in Timaru as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 24 Aug 1952 as a Gunner on a Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then flew on by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Jun 1954, Temporary Bombardier 31 Jul 1954 and to Bombardier 14 Aug 1954 16 days before he RTNZ. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 20 Nov 1954 and posted to TF unit. Served overseas two years 17 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SAUNDERS, Maurice Fraser | 204156 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Waihi 4 Apr 1930. Employed as a Bank Officer for National Bank at Paeroa. Enlisted as a driver in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951. Most of his training was completed in Papakura Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951 and embarked the next day at Sasebo for a three-day sea trip to Pusan entering Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. At one time this unit was located at Tongjuc Hong-ni. He has several problems with Military law including AWOL, using insubordinate language and failure to obey written orders. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 2 Jun 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 3 Jun 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving Auckland at 4.15 PM on 24 Jun 1953 deplaning from a Teal flight from Sydney. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Tokoroa 2004. Brother of Austin James Saunders. Died Tokoroa, on 28 Nov 2006 aged 76 years after a brief illness. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| SAUNDERS, Norman | 12951 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin on 13 Feb 1929. An apprentice plumber before enlistment in the RNZN on 26 May 1949. Granted the rate of Stoker on enlistment but later changed to Mechanic Electrical 1st Class. Like many of his contemporaries his initial sea service was in Bellona from 1 Feb 1950 to 26 Nov 1951. He was drafted to Rotoiti on 27 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. During this time abroad he served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 but remained in Rotoiti until 14 Aug. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His final sea service was in Lachlan. DEE 25 May 1955. Died Dunedin 14 Apr 1988 aged 59 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SAUNDERS, Roy Joseph | 206209 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Wellington 8 Jun 1927. Previous service in 2 NZEF in the Second Relief of Jayforce, BCOF Japan. Service No 816694, Private, 2 NZ Battalion. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ 16 Aug 1948. Discharged from 2 NZEF 23 Sep 1948. Employed as a driver for Winstone's, Wellington at the time he applied to enter Kayforce on 28 Aug 1950. His training for Korean deployment was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and sailed on 10 Dec 1950. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 4 Sep 1951. Was not amenable to military discipline and forfeited money and time. Court martialled and received 100 days detention. Applied for a compassionate RTNZ in Mar 1952 but this does not seem to have hastened his return home. Emplaned at Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Served overseas one year 151 days. Died Levin, 3 May 2004. |
| SAVAGE, Alexander Ernest | 13768 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 28/03/2053 | Born Westham, London, UK, 17 Dec 1917. Chemical worker before he enlisted in the Royal Navy 2 Nov 1936 and was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. He appears to have been issued with two service numbers at Chatham SSX 19172 and JX 159280. After initial training was drafted to the destroyer Gallant (H59) that was stationed with the Mediterranean Fleet at St Angelo, Malta. Advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1938. Returned to the UK and was at Pembroke and Osprey during 1938. Advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1938. Drafted 2 Dec 1938 to Duncan, a D-class destroyer built for in early 1930s. The ship was TFRD to the China Station in early 1935 where she remained until mid–1939. Alex Savage may have served for a short time in the Far East before returning to the UK in Dec 1939. Served in a variety of ships including Violet a Flower-class corvette involved in anti-submarine convoy escort duties Jan 1941. Advanced to Leading Seaman 1 Apr 1941. On 1 Oct 1941 he was drafted to Edinburgh Castle and then served in Philoctetes a Destroyer Depot ship 7 Mar–14 Jun 1942. His service record shows Eaglet (Violet) which means he administered and paid from the shore station and his ship was HMS Violet. Leading Seaman Savage advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 19 Feb 1943. Drafted to Tyne 19 Jul–4 Nov 1944 another Destroyer Depot Ship but returned to Osprey on 5 Nov 1944. Enlisted in the RNZN 14 Jun 1948. At the time of compilation there is a gap in detail but is it highly likely that when he joined the RNZN he was enlisted as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman and to Petty Officer on succeeding days as happened to other former RN Petty Officers. He re-engaged on 14 Jan 1953 and was Discharged to RA 8 Feb 1962. Rank on Retirement was Master at Arms. After retirement from the RNZN he became a Postal Supervisor. Died North Shore Public Hospital 19 Feb 1994 aged 76 years. Cremated at Albany. |
| SAVAGE, Hiram Paki | 204157 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Opotiki on 27 Oct 19231. Enlisted to serve in Army on 19 Aug 1943 (Service No 811638, Private, 16th Reinforcements for 28 (Maori) Battalion) in NZ from 12 Apr to 20 Nov 1945. Served in the Army from 7 Mar 1946 and embarked for Japan 30 Jul 1946 to serve in 2 Div Cav Regt in Jayforce. RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 and was discharged on 7 Aug 1947. Bushman from Waihi. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 15 Jun 1951 at Paeroa. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked 24 Aug 1951 for sea passage from Sasebo to Pusan and entered Korea 28 Aug. M/I and posted to HQ Div Tpt Pl RNZASC 28 Aug 1951. Had problems accepting military discipline which cost him money and time. Attached NZ Base HQ FAP from Div HQ Tpt Pl from 27 Apr to 5 Aug 1952. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ. RTNZ deplaning Mechanics Bay, Auckland, 29 Apr 1952 from Teal flying boat ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jul 1953. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Brother of Norman Rex George Savage and Ron Benjamin Savage. Died Manapouri on 26 Jul 1967 aged 44 years. |
| SAVAGE, Kenneth Richard | 208790 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Opapa, Hawkes Bay 6 Feb 1928. Came from Paremata, Wellington and was employed by Lands & Survey Department Field Assistant. Enlisted in Burnham Camp on 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight at Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni on 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Remained in Japan until he entered Korea on 2 Jan 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU on 3 Jan 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 23 Jun 1953 and appointed Battery Surveyor. Promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1953 and appointed Survey Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 6 May and M/I NZ Base HQ on 10 May 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 5 Jun 1954 and deplaned from Teal flight from Sydney at Wellington on 9 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 284 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2724 was sent to his given address at Paremata, Wellington 30 Aug 1957. Died Tauranga 27 Mar 2017 aged 89 years. |
| SAVAGE, Leo George | 206709 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 30/07/2052 | Born Stratford 13 Jul 1930. Employed as a driver for F Muggridge, Hawera. Enlisted and attested In Linton on 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Gunner. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on RM Aorangi (a Teal flight) and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 3 May and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Artillery Driver posted to Dog 2, 162 Bty. Admitted to 25 A.D.S on 21 May 1952. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged on 10 Jun 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 11 Jul 1952 Remained in Korea only two months. RTNZ on medical grounds. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 25 Jul and deplaned Wellington 30 Jul 1952. Served overseas 91 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died at Marton 4 Nov 1986 aged 56 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SAVAGE, Norman Rex George | 514070 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Thames 9 Mar 1932. Labourer working at the Martha Gold-mining Company, Waihi. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted at Paeroa in Kayforce on 30 Jun 1953. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Papakura Camp although he was involved in a Field exercise at Muriwai. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached to 10 Tpt Coy 30 May–4 Jun 1954 to attend Driving & Maintenance course. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for passage to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ deplaning from Teal flight at Auckland 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 49 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force (6 Coy RNZASC). Brother of Hiram Paki Savage and Ron Benjamin Savage. |
| SAVAGE, Raymond Wilfred | 208959 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Christchurch on 21 Aug 1929. Employed as a driver for Cleary and Belmer, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce on 15 Apr 1954 and after training emplaned Harewood 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned, Iwakuni, Japan on 25 Sep 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Served mainly in the Armistice area near the Imjin River. Accidentally injured 25 Apr 1955 and admitted to 25 Canadian Field Ambulance then TSFD to hospital in Tokyo. Returned to unit 30 May 1955. TSFD to the NZ Roll and held on strength at NZ Base HQ. Returned for medical reasons. Emplaned Japan 5 Dec for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 80 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SAVAGE, Ron Benjamin | 13582 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Taumarunui 24 Jan 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 2 Dec 1950. Initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by training in Philomel and further training in HMAS Cerberus. Returned to Philomel and also another two months in Tamaki. drafted to Rotoiti 27 Nov 1951–30 Jun 1953 on the second deployment of the ship mainly on west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ posted to Irirangi 1 Jul 1953–15 Jun 1954 then drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–6 Nov 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 for Korea for his second trip to that country. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 but he remained in that ship until drafted to Tamaki 7 Nov 1955. Also served in Royalist during the Second Commission voyage but most of the stewards were replaced by Chinese stewards from Hong Kong and the NZ stewards were shipped back to NZ. He also served in Lachlan. DEE 30 Dec 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Initially went to live in Whangamata. Became a Prison Officer at Waikino Prison, National Park, after discharge from RNZN. Brother of Hiram Paki Savage and Norman Rex George Savage who both served in the Army in Korea. |
| SAVAGE, Ronald Gene | 12870 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Te Awamutu 5 May 1931. Employed as a service station assistant before he entered the RNZN on 13 Jan 1949 as a Stoker on a six-year term. He trained in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 3 Sep 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 30 Jun 1950. Served in Philomel 15 Jan–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 5 Jul 1952–2 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea. She RTNZ 29 Aug 1953 and he later served in Philomel, P3551 and Black Prince where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 4 May 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SAWFORD, Reginald William | 208921 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/07/2053 | 20/03/2055 | Born Garlands, Tasmania, Australia on 22 Jan 1920. Thirteen years previous service in the Australian Army during WWII with 2/12 Battalion and later with 3 Royal Australian Regiment in Korea. Discharged in Australia 8 Jan 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, US Presidential Citation. Employed as a labourer by the Australian Army. Came to NZ with the specific intention of joining the Army for further service in Korea. Did not re-enlist in the Australian Army because of the necessity of signing on for six years and because he wanted a change of Corps which would have been difficult in Australia. Enlisted at Christchurch. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 24 Jul 1953 and took final leave in Australia. Emplaned Australia for Japan 29 Jul 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug. Entered Korea and posted to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC 10 Aug 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal (Section 2i/c and LMG Lance Corporal, B platoon) 8 Sep 1953. Accidentally injured 3 Nov 1953 and admitted 38 Canadian Field Ambulance. Returned to unit 8 Nov 1953 and was promoted Lance Corporal the same day. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 May 1954, appointed A Platoon, Transport Section Commander and was promoted to Corporal 5 Aug 1954. Emplaned 20 Mar 1955 at Iwakuni on Qantas flight and was discharged in Australia on 17 May 1955 at the end of his leave and went to Bagdad, Tasmania. Served overseas one year 242 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal for his NZ Service and entitled to NZOSM. |
| SCAHILL, James Martin Conrad | 203572 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Rotorua on 18 Dec 1925. Served in School Cadets and in the Home Guard during WWII. Driver from Henderson, Auckland. Labourer from Devonport. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Next-of-kin, Mrs A.E. Scahill (mother), Great North Road, Henderson. Embarked 31 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral at Lyttelton. Entered Japan 19 Aug 1946. Service No 827219, Driver, 19 Company, NZASC. Marched out from NZASC to 5 Field Company NZE 29 Nov 1946. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 on the and disembarked at Wellington. Driver for Kempthorne Prosser, Auckland. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Artillery driver in B Troop, 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. KILLED IN ACTION on 18 Nov 1951 while a member of an observation party attached to King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. His remains were received from the Yong Dong Po collecting point for burial in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, The New Zealand Memorial Cross and Memorial Scroll were sent to his parents. In 1968 The President of the Republic of Korea presented a medallion to the family of each New Zealand Serviceman who lost their lives in Korea. The NZOSM presented to the family on 11 Jun 2003 by the Prime Minister. The NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM were also presented to the family. The original Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal were presented to the Henderson RSA, the RSA that farewelled him on his departure to Korea. These medals went missing circa 1996. |
| SCALMER, Desmond (Des) | 208906 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/06/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Cobden, Westland 6 Nov 1924. Previous service in Army for two years then TSFD to the RNZN (NZ9057) for two years to the end of the war. Served in Philomel, then in the UK HMS Drake, HMS Folist, HMS Patroller and HMS Polomares with the Home Fleet. Discharged from RNZN 11 Mar 1946. Enlisted 12 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953. Entered Korea 13 Jul 1953 and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Aug 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant NCO IC, D Troop, 16 Sep 1954. Also attached to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 13 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived on Teal flight at Auckland 2 Jun 1955.Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 2004. Died Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch 20 Jan 2014 aged 90 years. |
| SCAMMELL, Arthur Charles | 208536 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born Owaka, South Otago, on 29 May 1930. Driver employed by State Hydro, Otira. Enlisted in Kayforce at Burnham on 10 Jan 1952 as a Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington 14 May 1952 and arrived in Japan three-days later. Entered Korea 21 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier (then Lance Bombardier) while employed as the Medical Officer's Orderly. Stated he was an Ambulance Driver at Regimental Headquarters. M/O 16 Fd Regt to HZ Base HQ on 20Oct 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 25 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 196 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Waihi Beach 2004. Died Tauranga 29 Mar 2019 aged 89 years. |
| SCANLON, Noel Desmond | 206260 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2053 | Born Wellington on 11 Mar 1923. Previous service during WWII in RNZAF Pool for 4 months (Service Number 452489) but the war ended. He enlisted in the Second Relief for Jayforce on 26 Feb 1947 and embarked on 15 Jul 1947, BCOF, Japan 1947–48. (664660, Temporary Lance Corporal, NZ Base HQ). Promoted Lance Corporal Signals Platoon, 3 Bn NZ Regt. Also served in the Tokyo Battalion. Promoted Corporal in Sigs Platoon. Embarked Japan on 3 Jul 1948 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 16 Aug 1948. SOS Jayforce 22 Sep 1948. Next-of-kin was his mother Mrs C. Scanlon, Manaia, Taranaki. In early 1950 he was a farmhand working on his father’s farm, Manaia. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and during refresher training was promoted Lance Bombardier on 2 Nov 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Bombardier on 7 Jan 1951. Appointed QMS and promoted Temporary Sergeant 7 Mar 1951. Reverted to Bombardier 25 May 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 11 Jun 1951 and appointed Signal Sergeant, 162 Bty and then promoted Sergeant on 20 Jun 1951. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ as an Instructor for Kayforce Artillery Reinforcements. Arrived in NZ on 13 Feb 1952 and was an Instructor at Waiouru. He was going to be discharged but enlisted for a further term in Korea. Re-embarked for Korea 1 Sep 1952 and entered Japan on 4 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Sep and re-entered Korea on 19 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on 12 Oct 1952 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major of 161 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU on 14 May 1953 to be an instructor. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class with effect 14 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 23 May 1953 and RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class Instructor. Deplaned Auckland 17 May 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 335 days. On arrival back in NZ he went to live at Otakeho Hotel, Taranaki. Living at Patea in Nov 2001. Died Hawera 11 Aug 2003 aged 80 years. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SCANNELL, Onslow Joseph | 13538 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Manaia on 19 Mar 1929. He was a Police officer before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950. Like several of those who were signed up on 30 or 31 Dec 1950 he was sent on Leave Without Pay and was to return to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona on 12 Sep 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Jun 1952. He then served in the Reserve Fleet 12 Jan 1953–22 Nov 1953 followed by service in Hawea 12 Nov 1953–6 Apr 1955. Drafted to Philomel 7 Apr 1955 with duties in NZJGLO, Melbourne until 14 Apr 1957. Drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Seaman Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 19 Jun 1957. RTNZ on but he remained in Royalist until 4 Dec 1958 the day he relinquished the Acting Leading Seaman (Local) rate and reverted to Able Seaman. One letter on his file states, “…there is no evidence on the file of this serviceman, serving in the Korean conflict.” This is true that he did not serve in the fighting part of the war but he did serve in Korea as his posting cards and his name is in the souvenir handbook of the Second Commission of the Royalist lists the personnel who served in the ship. DEE 19 Mar 1969 having reached the age of 40 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. On discharge he returned to Kapuni, Taranaki. |
| SCHDROSKI, Bruce Ian | 14151 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Napier on 4 Feb 1935. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 20 Mar 1952 as a Junior Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 26 Jul 1952 to attend trade related courses. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 4 Aug 1952. He RTNZ on 4 Jun 1953. He served in Philomel and was then posted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 27 Jul 1953. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 4 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 16 Nov 1953. He also served in Irirangi and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 5 Jan 1955. He then served in Stawell, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus 12 Oct–15 Dec 1956 and returned to Philomel. Drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. His name is recorded in the Second Commission book, but this was for passage to HMAS Cerberus where he was from 26 May 1957 to 18 Feb 1958. He did NOT go onto Malaya or Japan/Korea at this voyage and therefore did not qualify the any awards for these areas. He later served in Irirangi and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician (Local). On return to Philomel he reverted to Leading Radio Electricians Mate but soon advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 10 Feb 1959. He served in Rotoiti from 1 Jul 1959–22 Feb 1962 and served in Malaya later earning the entitlement to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and PJM. DEE 13 Apr 1962. Later became an electrician in Napier. |
| SCHEIB, Russell Kevin | 624715 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Ashburton on 20 Apr 1938. Employed as a garage attendant possibly at Patea where he signed on in the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. His initial naval training was in Tamaki Followed by further training in Philomel 31 Aug 1956–13 Jan 1957. He was drafted to Black Prince for nearly four months from 14 Jan 1957. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 24 Mar 1957. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters on the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he then served in Philomel and Mako (HDML 1192) dating from 1943. Discharged BNPS on 9 Apr 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SCHICK, Carl Alexander | 15881 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Paparoa in the Bay of Plenty, on 5 Feb 1940. Employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission Voyage. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Aug 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958–22 Jan 1959 and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Oct 1958. He also served in Stawell and a second time in Royalist. Discharged BNPS on 17 Aug 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| SCHIMANSKI, Kenneth Michael | 594405 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Inglewood, Taranaki 15 May 1934. He had two years in the School Cadets. Slaughter man at the Wellington Waterfront. Enlisted in Kayforce at Linton Camp on 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Served in Korea 21 Dec 1954 to 1 May 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. UN Korea Medal only. Discharged 25 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Served in Korea one year 147 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2731 was sent 30 Aug to his given address in Waitara, Taranaki. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya, Corporal, C Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt, as at 14 Jan 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Served in Borneo in NZ SAS 1 and 4 Dets. Returned from first tour to Borneo on 16 Oct 1965. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Also awarded Mention in Despatches 13 Dec 1966. Posted to 1 NZ Ranger Sqn, Papakura on RTNZ. Discharged 8 Apr 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and PJM and is entitled to NZDSM (R). Died 8 May 2016 aged 80 years 7 days before hist 81st birthday. |
| SCHMIDT, George Godfrey | 33581 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div HQ | NZ Regt | 18/06/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Dannevirke 11 Jun 1927 or 11 Jul 1926. Came from Gore, Otago to where his parents had moved. Schoolteacher for Hawkes Bay Education Board. Regular Force soldier 1949-1954. Promoted Lance Corporal while at Linton Camp on 1 Mar 1950. Prompted Temporary Corporal and appointed Education Tutor at HQ SMD. Seconded to Kayforce 11 Jun 1951. Granted Temporary rank of Sergeant and appointed Education NCO. Required to report to Pusan by 25 Jun 1951. Emplaned on Teal flying boat at Wellington for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Jun for flight to Pusan, was posted to 1 Comwel Div, appointed Education NCO, Army Education & Welfare Service and prompted Temporary Sergeant all on the same day. Posted from 1 Comwel Div (Crown News Unit AEWS) to NZ Base HQ 1 Aug 1952. Was sent on TOD from NZ Base HQ 1 Comwel Div 7 Oct 1952, to 10 Tpt Coy 21–24 Oct 1952 and then to 16 Fd Regt 24 Oct–1 Nov 1952. Was again on TOD to 1 Comwel Div 15–20 May 1953. Admitted RAAF Hospital Iwakuni 6–30 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and reposted to Regular Force soon after RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Assumed rank of Corporal when reposted to Regular Force. Posted to Burnham Camp and was promoted Temporary Sergeant Discharged at the completion of his engagement 20 Sep 1954. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Timaru 21 Oct 2009 aged 83 years. |
| SCHOFIELD, Neal Conelly | 31354 | Lieutenant | HQ Comwel Division | RNZAC | 12/08/2053 | 17/02/2054 | Born 8 Sep 1928. Regular Force. Came from Franklyn County. Entered RMC Duntroon Jan 1948. Lieutenant 16 Jul 1953. Posted to Linton Camp on commissioning. Employed on Wharf Duties during the strike in 1951. Then posted to Armd School at Waiouru where he completed further training courses. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 22 Aug 1953. Served in 5 Royal Tank Regiment while in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, RNZAC, 8 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Captain, 25 Aug 1955. Emplaned for Korea 25 May 1955 and re-entered Korea 31 May 1955. Posted to the appointment of Intelligence Officer at HQ Comwel Division and was promoted Substantive Captain 25 Aug 1955. Embarked Kure 26 Apr 1956 on HMT Asturias and RTNZ via, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland, 1 Jun 1956, ex Sydney. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Regular Force, RNZAC, 30 May 1956. Attended staff College at Camberley, UK, 1961–62. Posted to 1 RNZIR at Terendak Camp, 9 Sep 1965. OC A Company at Balai Ringin, 1st Division Sarawak, 1966. Nickname ‘Sandshoes’. Visited South Vietnam on two TODs 23 Feb–6 Mar 1967 and again 6 Oct–13 Nov 1967. Substantive Lieutenant Colonel 4 Feb 1969 attached Ministry of Defence 29 Sep 1969 but retained appointment of Director RNZAC. Assumed appointment Col. General Staff 15 Jun 1970. Posted to the Retired List 30 Nov 1982 (NZ Gazette). Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, Vietnam Medal, Armed Forces Award. Now in Wellington. Died at his home in Wellington 5 Sep 2017 just three days before his 90th year. As noted by Colonel (Retired) David Moloney is his eulogy, “The Army meant a lot to Neal. He served his country in three theatres of operation and in a wide variety of regimental and staff appointments in New Zealand. He made enduring friendships and continued to keenly observe developments through the years.” Buried in Pukekohe Cemetery. |
| SCHOFIELD, Raymond Anson | 207835 | Temporary Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 11/12/2051 | Born Dunedin 8 Nov 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (648696, Gunner, NZA. Mill hand from Dunedin. Next-of-kin, Mrs B. Schofield (mother), Mornington, Dunedin.) Embarked for Japan 26 May 1946. Was employed as a motor mechanic and attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Battalion. Embarked on the Dunera and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 and was discharged from Jayforce 1 Oct 1947. Slaughterman for Briace Co, Dunedin. Promoted Temporary Sergeant before embarkation. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951 and appointed Gun No.1. Accidentally injured by gunshot wound to left foot 18 Apr 1951 while he was on night guard duty. Evacuated to BCGH Kure. Returned to unit after recovery. Battle casualty 9 Oct 1951. Wounded by shrapnel in the left foot 9 Oct 1951 in the attacks on the advance to Line Jamestown (Hill 317 area) and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. TSFD to 12 Evacuation Hospital then to Brit Com Gen Hospital, Kure. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1951 for RTNZ a d flew to Sydney. Admitted to Australian Military Forces Wing, Concord Repatriation Hospital, Sydney. Embarked on SS Monowai at Sydney and disembarked Auckland 11 Dec 1951. Served overseas one year two-days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Mar 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Dunedin. Died Dunedin, 1 Oct 1982 aged 56 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SCHOFIELD, Samuel Christopher | 204274 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 13/09/2052 | Born Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales on 15 Jan 1926. Five years previous service in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Service No 1448733), British Army. Was serving on Garrison Duties in Burma in 1947. Before enlistment in Kayforce he was a Barman at Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Auckland. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement on 11 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 16 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to 163 Bty., 16 Fd Regt. Admitted 10 Indian Fd Amb 15 Aug 1952 and was then TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital Kure (bronchitis). Discharged from hospital and placed on NZ Roll. Emplaned on a charter flight at Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 for RTNZ on medical grounds. Served overseas 121 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1952 and was at the Remuera Fire Station in 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| SCHRIEBER, Kenneth Leslie | 206002 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Raetihi on 5 Sep 1929. Labourer employed by Hume Pipe Works, Taumarunui before enlisting in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 162 Bty with this battery from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached F.A.P. British J.R.H.U (training unit in Japan) for Cookery course 20 Sep–18 Oct 1951. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat from Sydney to deplane from the RMA Awatere at Wellington 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Taumarunui. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2734 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Taumarunui. Died Hamilton, 6 Mar 2003 aged 73 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| SCHRIEBER, Ronald Edward | 208286 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Waihao 24 Jan 1928. Came from Motueka. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (813712, Private, HQ Base. Carpenter from Taumarunui. Next-of-kin, Mrs W. Schrieber (mother) Taumarunui.) Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. After rescue was taken to Darwin and flown to Iwakuni., Embarked Sasebo for a two-three day trip to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt wef 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Mosgiel 7 Dec 1993 aged 65 years. |
| SCHWASS, Clarence Noel | 207881 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Nelson, NZ, 4 May 1928. Plumber for A.R. Tuffnell of Richmond, Nelson. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 6 Jun 1952 and was discharged from hospital 26 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in New Zealand 157 days, Overseas one year 209 days. Discharged 28 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 2 May 1975, Nelson aged 46 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SCHWASS, Valmont Frederick | 817841 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 11/03/2055 | Born Nelson 30 Aug 1931. Coach Builder in Nelson. Serving TF soldier in 3 Company RNZASC, from 7th CMT intake. Attested 31 Jan 1953 in Kayforce Eighth Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1953 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 11 Dec 1953 and to Lance Corporal 11 Mar 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 3 May 1954 and to Corporal 3 Aug 1954 and appointed section NCO. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 28 Dec 1954 and to Sergeant 25 Feb 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Mar 1955 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 11 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 226 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jun 1955. Died in Nelson during 1976 aged 44 years, Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SCHWENKE, Albert | 204359 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Apia, Western Samoa 23 Oct 1923. Had several occupations including seaman, welder and clothing factory employee. Came from Devonport. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Served in Dog Troop 162 Bty presumably as gun number. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 18 Apr 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp from NZ Base HQ 26 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 240 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied for a further tour to Korea but did not return to that country. |
| SCOLES, Norman Joseph | 11231 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Cromwell on 17 Mar 1930. Attended South Otago District High School. He was keen on Boxing and won a trophy for this sport with the Mataura Boxing Club. Draper's Assistant before enlisting in the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona and was promoted Boy 1st Class then to Ord. Seaman. He quickly advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Dec 1948 and was drafted to Hawea 14 May–20 Sep 1949. He was next drafted to HMNZS Rotoiti on 21 Sep 1949 and served in this ship until 27 Nov 1951 during which time the ship served in Korean waters. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 7 Feb 1951. The ship travelled to and from Korea via Australia. Awarded Distinguished Service Medal (London Gazette, 23 May 1952, p.2788). (Was involved with Landing Party No.1 in the raid on the Observation post and suspected machine gun post in Chinnampo estuary.) Recommended for US Bronze Star but this was not approved. Medal entitlement, DSM, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ he also served in Tui and on shore stations at Tamaki and Philomel. He was discharged from RNZN Engagement Expired 16 Mar 1954. Became a Foreman Stevedore at Christchurch. Living in Christchurch 2003. Was selected to attend 60th anniversary commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep over the period 11–16 Sep 2010 when he was 80 years old. Recommendations for award. Norman Scoles was twice recommended for an award. The first recommendation contained this detail: “Able Seaman Scoles is strongly recommended for an award for outstanding bravery and offensive spirit in a successful attack on an enemy post, made along a beach and up a fifty-foot cliff. During Which attack, he never deviated from the direct path of his objective and upon arrival captured the position killing one opponent and capturing two, after which he coolly retreated under fire bringing his prisoners with him.” The second recommendation dated 31 Aug 1951 reads: “In a night attack on a machine gun and look-out position of GO-RIN-CHI-KI Point on the West coast of Korea, Able Seaman Scoles was one of an assault party of seamen from HMNZS ROTOITI and Royal Marines from HMS CEYLON. In the final stage of the attack, they were pinned to the ground by intense fire from light automatic rifles and a heavy machine gun. In the face of this fire, Able Seaman Scoles came to his knees and hurled a grenade amongst the enemy killing or wounding them and silencing the guns, so that the object of the attack was attained and the subsequent withdrawal of the assaulting party facilitated. During this withdrawal, Able Seaman Scoles brought the body of Able Seaman Marchioni with him in a desperate endeavour to get it back to the boats. It was only absolute exhaustion finally beat him: he was forcibly helped into the boats eventually, too exhausted to tell how close he had brought it.” |
| SCOLTOCK, James Ronald | 327005 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Auckland 2 May 1932. Boot maker for Gadabouts Ltd, Newmarket Auckland. 2nd Intake of CMT and serving TF soldier in 13 Composite AA Regt. 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954. Left NZ as a Gunner but TSFD to RNZASC five days after his arrival in Japan. Entered Korea 11 Sep 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 15 Mar 1956. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died during 1993 aged 60–61 years. |
| SCOONES, William Peter | 207836 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Dunedin on 27 May 1926. Previous service in the RNZN for two years during the later part of WWII in the rate of Able Seaman and with Service No 10667. Painter for C. Wilson, Dunedin. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in E Troop, 163 Bty as regimental signaller with the appointment of Troop Line Signaller. Promoted Temporary Bombardier on 1 Jan 1952 and 28 days later he was promoted Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 17 Sep 2019 aged 93 years. Death notice in Otago Daily Times, 19 Sep 2019. |
| SCOTT, Alan Thomas | 578260 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Wellington 1 Oct 1932. Service Station attendant at Waipawa. Served as a 3rd Intake CMT trainee and serving TF soldier in C Company, 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 and deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 191 days. Awarded the UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Waipukurau in 2006. Died 9 Jul 2020 aged 87 years. |
| SCOTT, Barry Raymond | 774325 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Christchurch during 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O on posting to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 19 Apr 1953. Served in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. RTNZ by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to a TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2742 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Returned to Christchurch and died there 3 Mar 2011 aged 79 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| SCOTT, Charles Edmund | 206039 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Previous service in both Army and RNZAF. Enlisted 29 Jun 1950 in KMB. Posted to RNZA while in Training for Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Promoted through to Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 230 days. Initially returned to Taihape. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. Died Whanganui 6 Dec 2010, aged 85 years. |
| SCOTT, Donald James (Don) | 207685 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Timaru 15 Sep 1928. Diploma of Agriculture from Lincoln College. Instructor, Department of Agriculture, Timaru. Married Helen Grant just before leaving for Korea. This marriage linked two sporting families involved in rugby, golf and tennis. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 13 Nov 1951 while holding appointment of Survey Officer. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952 No.39484 p.1279) specifically for service at Kapyong. “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” Attended Gunnery Officers' Course Mar 1952 in Korea. Forward Observation Officer with 1 Royal Australian Regt. On the 20 Jun 1952 while acting as a FOO with the 1st RAR on Hill 159, Don was directing artillery fire supporting an attack. “Two Centurion tanks of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards became bogged in a paddy field in No–Man’s –Land. Don directed smoke to screen them as efforts were made to recover them. Then as the supporting guns were running out of smoke shells he was ordered to inform the tank commander of this and he made his way 40 meters out to the tanks when the smoke screen started to disperse and the enemy started to shell the tanks killing the British tank commander and seriously wounding Don Scott in upper body, right arm and right leg, by multiple shell fragments 20 Jun 1952 at Hill 159 near Uijongbu.” Initial treatment administered by 8055 MASH then 121 Evacuation Hospital and then evacuated to British Military Hospital, Kure, then RTNZ by air via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney to Evans Bay, Wellington as a 'walking wounded'. Deplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged from Timaru Hospital Feb 1953. SOS Kayforce and posted to Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA) 7 Apr 1953 in rank of Lieutenant. Living in Waimate in 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Waimate 2004. Died at Lister Home, Waimate 19 Oct 2021 aged 95 years. |
| SCOTT, Harry Walter | 14203 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Paeroa on 13 Nov 1935. Employed as a Junior Linesman with the P&T Department before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 2nd Class on 4 Dec 1952 he was drafted to Black Prince on 11 Mar 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 May 1953. He was drafted to Bellona on 26 Nov 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Aug 1954 then drafted to Kiwi 20 Aug 1954 and soon after was drafted to Bellona on 6 Sep 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean and Malaysian waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Black Prince, Rotoiti and served in Irirangi and Royalist on two occasions. DEE 12 Nov 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Whanganui 7 Apr 2015 aged 79 years. |
| SCOTT, John Naysmith | 326567 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 9 Feb 1932. CMT trainee in RNZN during 1950. Served for two and a half years reaching the rate of Able Seaman. Baker from Farmers Trading Company, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 and flew by Teal to Sydney. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 15 Aug 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice Area round the Imjin River apparently employed as a regimental cook. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov to Pusan for embarkation. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane or Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954 from Teal aircraft. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K) Served overseas one year 101 days. Living in Tauranga 2007. Died Tauranga? 30 Jun 2009 aged 77 years. |
| SCOTT, Kevin Desmond | 208244 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Christchurch 28 Feb 1925. He was a clicker (a person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction) before he entered the RNZN. Served in the RNZN from 31 Oct 1944–16 Jan 1947. Served in several ships and shore stations. Was in the crew that returned HMNZS Achilles to the RN and sailed HMNZS Bellona to NZ. Highest rank in the RNZN was Able Seaman. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Labourer for Christchurch City Council. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 1 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 4 Sep 1951 and served in A Platoon. Was admitted to medical care four times from three to five days and was twice TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Each time was returned to his unit. TSFD to the NZ Roll 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 on Qantas flight via Guam, New Guinea and deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. RTNZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jul 1953. Died Lower Hutt 15 Sep 1989 aged 64 years. |
| SCOTT, Martin | 797364 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 26/08/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland 10 Mar 1930. Steel erector employed by MOW Westport. Enlisted 23 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. AWOL 16–19 Sep 1953. Awarded 14 days Detention. AWOL 13–15 Oct 1953 and was awarded 28 days detention. AWOL 29 Nov 1953 in Hiro, Japan. After 22 days was posted as a deserter. May have returned to Scotland. (RO 69/53 of 24 Dec 1953.) |
| SCOTT, Raymond William (Ray) | 206330 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Hastings 23 Apr 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (Listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.118 as 806496, Private, HQ Base. Labourer from Hastings. Next-of-kin, Mrs M Scott (mother) Hastings.) Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl. Promoted Lance Corporal during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight from Sydney at Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2746 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Hastings. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Napier at his home on his 77th birthday on 23 Apr 2005. |
| SCOTT, Ronald Frederick (Ron) | 206638 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Hastings 19 Aug 1929. Previous service in the Merchant Navy for four years. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Japan and disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Mar 1952, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit 18 Mar 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 3 Oct 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 256 days Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Carterton. Died Masterton Hospital 7 Jun 2001 aged 71 years. |
| SCOTT, Sydney Alven | 206346 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born New Plymouth 25 Oct 1927. Home Service in RNZAF 20 Jun 1945–16 Sep 1946. Highest rank achieved Leading Aircraftman. Storeman and packer for Rose and Glendinning Ltd, Wellington. Attested in KMB late 8 Sep 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 13 Aug 1951, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and remained on X(ii) List. Discharged to NZ Base HQ. Posted to NZRTU 20 Oct 1951. Posted to NZ Base HQ 27 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed Orderly Room Clerk. Promoted Lance Bombardier 24 Mar 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll 21 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2748 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his mother’s address in Porirua. Died Papatoetoe, 26 May 2007 aged 79 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SCOTT, Thomas Maxwell Robert | 15055 | Acting Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hastings on 16 Mar 1937. He was employed by NZ Railways at Hastings before he entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as a Junior Acting Steward. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 19 Apr–5 Sep 1954 for further trade training. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Steward 16 Sep 1954. Drafted to Black Prince on 4 Oct 1954 but RUN on 7 Jan 1955. He was recovered on 3 Jul 1955 and sent back to Philomel. He served again in Philomel and Black Prince and was drafted on 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore and Malayan waters. Several stewards were replaced in Singapore about Jul 1957 by Chinese from Hong Kong and were held in HMS Terror until passage could be arranged to return to NZ. These men did not serve in the Japanese or Korean areas. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. He also served in Kaniere, Black Prince, Rotoiti and advanced to Leading Steward on 14 Jul 1960. He served further in Philomel and Lachlan and was disrated to Steward on 8 Mar 1962. The remaining time in the RNZN was served in Philomel and Royalist. DEE 15 Mar 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| SCRAFTON, Christopher Dixon | 11760 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born South Shields, County Durham, UK, on 3 Aug 1924. He was employed and was training as a fitter and Marine engineer before he entered the RN on 16 Jun 1943 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class with Service No P/MX 503746. His initial training was conducted in Victory and he was then posted on 25 Sep 1943 to Shrapnel (Stone frigate) which appears to have several locations at different dates. This entry is shown as Shrapnel (London Poly). He served in Varbel which was in the luxury 88-bedroomed Kyles Hydropathic Hotel at Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute in the Inner Hebrides. This was used as a base for Operation Source, a series of attacks to neutralise the heavy German warships Tirpitz, Scharnhorst and Lützow using midget submarines. He then served in Vivacious (destroyer dating from 1917) from 15 May 1944–21 Jun 1945 and was involved in providing escorts for convoys taking Reinforcements and supplies to Normandy beaches two-days after the initial landings. Vivacious continued on convoy escorts in the North Sea and the English Channel until the surrender of Germany on early May 1945. Chris Scrafton advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 1 Feb 1945. He was in Victory 22 Jun–16 Sep 1945. He was next in Golden Hind (shore base in Sydney, Australia) and was drafted to Woodcock (sloop converted to a minesweeper) on 5 Nov 1945 and was based in HMS Tamar (Hong Kong) from 1 Jan 1946 and took part in the protection of merchant vessel during passage to and from Chinese ports. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 17 Feb 1946 and to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (Chief Petty Officer) on 17 May 1946 and returned to Britain in Woodcock arriving at Badger (Harwich) 11 Jun 1946. Drafted to Duncansby Head (repair ship) on 1 Oct 1946. Discharged 15 Dec 1946. His WWII awards are not known. He appears to have made his way to NZ as he entered the RNZN on 21 Dec 1947 in Philomel as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (PO) and the next day advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (Chief Petty Officer). He remained in Philomel until drafted to Bellona on 17 Sep 1948 having advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Aug 1948. He then served in Taupo, Kaniere and returned to the UK and was DEE from Maori on 18 Feb 1951. Re-entered the RNZN at Maori as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 2 Jul 1951 and advanced the next day to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Kaniere 27 Aug–20 Nov 1951 then to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 to 14 Aug 1953. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 14 Jun 1953. He then served in Philomel, Lachlan, Black Prince and was drafted to Bellona on 17 Apr 1956. He was part of the crew that sailed the ship to the UK to hand her back to the RN. He come back to NZ in Royalist via South Africa because of the crisis in the eastern Mediterranean when Egypt closed the Suez Canal. He continued to serve in Black Prince and Philomel to complete his engagement. He took passage to England and was DEE from Maori on 1 Jul 1947. His service in the RNZN saw the award of the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SCRIVENER, Clive William | 208587 | Lance Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 27/02/2054 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 20 Mar 1923. Served in NZ Scottish Regt for nine months. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jun 1947. (442944, Driver, 19 Coy, NZASC. Brass moulder from Dunedin. Next-of-kin, Mrs D. Scrivener (mother) Dunedin.) Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Labourer for Murray Roberts & Co, Dunedin. Attested 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Flown by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 7 Jul 1952. Admitted 37 Canadian Fd Amb 22 Apr 1953, accidental injury petrol burns and was discharged to unit 27 Apr 1953. Accidentally injured 25 Dec 1953 and admitted 25 Canadian FDS and was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp (2nd degree burns left leg). Discharged 5 Feb 1953 and TSFD to X(iv)List. M/O NZRTU to NZ Base HQ Struck Off X(iv) and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Harewood 5 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged approved and Furlough deducted from leave. Did not return for service in Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Oamaru, 28 Apr 2000 aged 77 years. |
| SEARLE, Alayn Bryan | 204708 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Ewell, Epsom, Surrey UK 6 Jan 1927. Previous service in RAF. Attested 11 Aug 1953 in Kayforce 10th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 8 Sep 1953. On exercise at Tihoi (TF Camp west of Taupo) for exercise 4–16 Jan 1954. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 13 Feb 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Feb 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Apr 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 9 May 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal 9 Oct 1954 and to Col, Temporary Sergeant 6 Jun 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1955. Posted to NZ Base HQ 5 Jun 1955. Granted a further 12 months extension of service dating from 13 Aug 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas two years 58 days. Awarded UN Korean Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1956. Attested in RF 27 Jun 1956 Discharged as Corporal 20 Sep 1958. Self-employed 1969–74. Served in RNZN. General-Service hand in HMNZS Philomel, 9 Oct 1974 and retired 17 Mar 19779. Re-enlisted in RNZAF 22 Aug 1977–16 Mar 1979 and served in the Maintenance Flight Hangar. Died Warkworth, 8 Mar 2003 aged 80 years. |
| SEARLE, Albert Geoffrey (Geoff) | 208287 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Hokitika 29 Nov 1926. Lorry driver for B. Neville General Merchants, Greymouth. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas leaving Darwin 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 24 Aug 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Admitted Swedish Hospital 1–12 Sep 1951. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl and attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Guardroom (close arrest) 7 May 1952. FGCM held in the field. He and three others (Dvrs W.J. Johnston, G.F. O’Connor and Driver J Waea) all charged with the same two offences. Sentenced to six months detention 11 Jul 1952. To be served in Canadian Detention Barracks. Balance of sentence remitted and was released from Brit Com MCE 19 Oct 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and placed in ‘B’ Pl. Further offences occurred. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days less 101 days detention. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Living in Mosgiel in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin, 23 Nov 2006 aged 79, six days before his 80th birthday. |
| SEARLE, Alexander Bruce | 207754 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2053 | Born 10 Feb 1929. Was a vehicle mechanic. Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Appears to have been stationed for some time at NZRTU. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2750 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Cambridge, Waikato. Died Christchurch 7 Jan 1994 aged 65 years. Buried in Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. |
| SEARLE, David | 208822 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company, Comp Pl | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Hokitika 24 Aug 1928. Served in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 and RTNZ disembarking Auckland 16 Aug 1948. (819627, Private, 3 Bn NZ Infantry also served in Tokyo Bn. Sawmiller from Greymouth. Next-of-kin, Mrs V. Searle (mother) C/- Post Office, Tainui.) Later came from Tainui, Hokitika. Sawmiller at Mananui. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. During training in Burnham was twice on TOD to Lake Rotoiti and once to Rangiora. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Mar 1953, entered Korea 27 Mar 1953 and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. Served in Composite Pl as a Lance Corporal butcher, then Corporal butcher and storeman. Accidentally injured bullet wound right arm 26 Nov 1953 injury slight. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to Evac Hospital 26 Nov 1953. Discharged to unit 7 Dec 1953. Promoted to Temporary Sergeant Butcher 16 Apr 1954 and to Sergeant Butcher 28 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 and deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served in Korea one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954. Pair of medals offered for sale on TradeMe on 29 Nov 2011. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZDSM. |
| SEARS, Leonard Russell | 207684 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Christchurch 9 Jul 1924. Worked in the Harvest Pool during WWII. The War medal and NZ War Service medal had not been claimed before Apr 1993. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.15, p.119. Embarked Lyttelton 31 Jul 1946 in HMT Chitral and sailed for Japan. He was a tin fitter. Served in 27 NZ BN and the Tokyo Bn. Emplaned for RTNZ 14 Apr 1947. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl, RNZASC while in Waiouru during training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, posted from NZ Tpt Pl, 24 Sep 1951. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Wellington 23 May 1952 by Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 166 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2750 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SECKER, Gordon | 208955 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/03/2054 | 12/05/2055 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 10 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. Date, Bty and employment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to NZ. Completed journey to deplane Harewood 12 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2755 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. Died Kaiapoi, 29 Mar 1994. Buried Kaiapoi Cemetery. |
| SEEQUE, Gavin Roderick Frank | 914951 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin on 3 Feb 1937. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RNZN on 23 Jul 1955 as an Assistant Cook. After initial training he was drafted to Black Prince on 30 Apr 1956. For the next few months it was almost a monthly change between Philomel and Black Prince broken when he served two weeks in Lachlan. He served in Philomel 4 Sep 1956–24 Mar 1957 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 28 Jul 1956. Drafted on 28 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. He was one of the Cooks and Stewards who served on the whole voyage. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. DEE 27 Jul 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| SELL, Alan Walter | 14214 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin on 22 Aug 1935. He was a scholar (school pupil) before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. When initial training in Tamaki was completed he was sent to HMAS Cerberus from 26 Jul 1952–11 Mar 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and in the Reserve Fleet 8 Sep 1953. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 22 Feb 1953. He then served in Bellona 9 Apr–16 Nov 1953. Time in Black Prince followed 17 Nov 1953–2 Nov 1955. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 22 Feb 1954. He served in Philomel and returned to HMAS Cerberus on 13 Jul 1956–17 May 1957 and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 1 Jul 1956. On RTNZ he served in Philomel until drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he once again served in Black Prince 9 Sep 1958. Discharged BNPS on 25 Oct 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SELLEN, Murray | 31184 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 03/12/2055 | 12/08/2057 | Born 26 Jun 1928. Attested in NZ Army Nov 1947 on four-year engagement. Served for three years and was discharged at own request as a Lance Corporal. Motor Mechanic at Dominion Motors, Wellington. Re-enlisted in RF 17 Aug 1953. Served in RNZEME as a vehicle mechanic. Seconded to Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 15 Nov 19553 as Corporal. Emplaned 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at Auckland for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Japan 4 Dec 1955 and M/I Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo on deplanement. M/O to NZ Base HQ then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec 1955. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl as Chief Clerk 15 May 1956. Admitted Canadian Med Det 5 Jun 1956 TSFD to 121 US Med Hosp and discharged to unit 19 Jun 1956. Admit 121 US Evac Hosp 23 Apr 1957 and discharged direct to unit 4 May 1957. TSFD to NZ Roll 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 12 Aug 1957. Served in Korea one year 254 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Oct 1957 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZEME, 1 General Troops Workshop, Linton Camp circa 1970–73. Posted to Waiouru Workshop 17 Oct 1973. Discharged to RA 25 Dec 1976. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Levin 13 May 2005 aged 76 years. |
| SELWOOD, Alan Keith | 206559 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Christchurch 26 Jan 1930. Enlisted during Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and entered camp circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flew from Darwin by Qantas or BCPA aircraft to deplane Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo on ship to Korea. Possibly served in 10 Tpt Coy. Promote Temporary Lance Corporal and then to Lance Corporal. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 23 Aug 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Tauranga 3 Sep 2014 aged 84 years. |
| SELWYN, Morris James | 14871 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Taumarunui 28 Apr 1938. Labourer before joining the RNZN as a Seaman Boy on 6 Aug 1953. His initial naval training was in Tamaki and then Philomel. He advanced to Boy 1st Class on 15 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 9 Jul 1954 as Boy 1st Class he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Oct 1955. During this time Kaniere sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 served in Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. On RTNZ 23 Jul 1955 he was drafted to Royalist and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Dec 1956. This ship left NZ on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters and RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Morris was one that was sent to the UK to bring Otago back to New Zealand and was drafted to that ship from 6 Apr 1960 (Philomel) at Maori in the UK the holding unit while waiting for Otago. He remained in Otago until his discharge. Discharged by Purchase from Philomel 21 Oct 1961. Medal shown details NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. NZGSM (K) is not mentioned. Brother of Trevor Hayward Selwyn q.v. |
| SELWYN, Trevor Hayward | 14260 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Taumarunui 3 Mar 1937. Was a schoolboy before enlisting in the RNZN on 29 May 1952 and was granted the rate of Boy 2nd Class. His initial naval training was in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class 4 Dec 1952. His first sea service 16 Mar 1953–20 Sep 1954 was in Black Prince, a Dido-class light cruiser that had just been recommissioned after having been placed in reserve in 1947. Trevor sailed to Britain in this ship when it was in the Fleet Review which celebrated the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. On RTNZ Trevor spent the next 15 months at Tamaki and Philomel. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 17 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 6 Jan 1956 he advanced to Able Seaman on the same day. Able Seaman Selwyn sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for Korean waters and served mainly on the west coast patrolling and on escort duties. This time allowed qualification for two medals well after he retired. RTNZ 8 May 1957 and left Kaniere on 6 Jan 1958. He then served at Irirangi until 28 Sep 1958. The next ship to which he was drafted was Royalist where he remained until 15 Aug 1960. He spent another year at Irirangi and was then drafted to Lachlan on 21 Sep 1961. The was his last sea service. DEE 2 Mar 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, Naval GSM 1915 (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Older brother of Morris James SELWYN q.v. |
| SEMMENS, Morris Kingsford | 203813 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born Morrinsville on 25 Jun 1928. Farmhand, Morrinsville. Enlisted circa 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He shared a cabin on the Ormonde with Gunner James Scahill (Killed in Action, 18 Nov 1951), Gunner Bailey (Killed in Action, 17 Nov 1951) and Gunner Graham Garland who was taken Prisoner of War (17 Nov 1951). Served in Able Troop, 161 Bty as a gun number. Mentioned in Despatches 4 Mar 1952, No.39484 p.1279. “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 26 Apr 1952. RTNZ in the rank of Lance Bombardier. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2757 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Morrinsville. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Morrinsville in 2004. Died 21 Jan 2008 aged 79 years. Buried in RSA Section Piako Lawn Cemetery. |
| SEMMENS, Murray Edward | 14882 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2054 | Born Matamata 29 Dec 1936. He was a labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN 28 May 1953 and was granted the rate of Boy 2nd Class (Boy2). After initial training in Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Nov 1953 and was drafted to Kaniere 28 May 1954 to 21 Nov 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Korean waters. Murray advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Jun 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he advanced to Able Seaman on 29 Jul 1955 remaining in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 22 Nov 1955. Drafted to Black Prince on 19 Mar 1956 to 2 Apr 1957. The following day 3 Apr 1957 he was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for SE Asia. On RTNZ 4 Jul 1948 he spent further time in Tamaki and Philomel and on 13 Jan 1960 was at Maori, in London. He was there as part of the crew to bring Otago back to New Zealand to the RNZN and left that ship at Devonport on 20 May 1962. He spent further time in Tamaki and then Philomel. DEE 11 Jan 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) entitled to NZDSM. Died Pukekohe, 28 May 2007 aged 70 years. |
| SEMMONS, John Luddington | 203899 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born in New Zealand 9 Jun 1929. Driver for Williams Carriers, Parnell, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZA. Driver in Artillery Platoon. Posted from NZ Base HQ to NZ Tpt Platoon, 29 Jul 1951. Failed to adhere to Military Orders, was several times AWOL and was awarded CB, detention and Field Punishment. RTNZ 14 Jun 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 8 Sep 1952. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 66 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied to join the NZ Regular Force but was rejected because of previous behaviour in Korea. |
| SEMPLE, Ian Stuart | 208411 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Clinton 15 Jul 1929. Moulder for Wilson Bros., Invercargill. Trade Cert in Foundry Work. Attested 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan and disembarked 18 Mar 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Mar, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit on 28 Mar 1952. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. Application made for engagement in the Regular Force. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ, CTBA to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Sep 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Joined Regular Force 19 Jan 1954. Served in RNZEME, TSFD to RNZE and became a fireman. Discharged at own request 18 Jan 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill 28 Apr 1989 aged 59. Buried Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. |
| SENDALL, Robert Alfred | 206602 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Wellington 29 Jul 1920. Served during WWII. First embarkation (12th Roll) 48741, Trooper, Anti-Tank Brigade. Served with 3rd NZ Division Tank Brigade. Only 256 personnel served with Tank units in South Pacific. Second embarkation (Fifteenth Roll) Trooper, Armoured Brigade. Civil Trade Spring Maker. Next of kin Mrs D. Sendall, Wellington. Discharged at end of WWII. (Medals received 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45 andNZ War Service Medal 1939–45.) Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Sydney. Served in Korea one year 289 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Weymouth Village Porirua 26 Sep 1984 aged 64 years. |
| SENIOR, Robert James Andrew | 15551 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch on 5 Nov 1940. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel and advancing to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956 he was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning voyage to SE Asia and Japan/Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 May 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958, but he remained in the ship until he was drafted to Philomel on 18 Sep 1958. RUN on 27 Sep 1958. Recovered on 12 Nov 1958 and sent back to Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan on 14 Sep 1959. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Dec 1959. RUN on 9 May 1961. He was recovered on 21 Aug 1961 and returned to Philomel. He later served in Lachlan again and Royalist and RUN on 15 Nov 1962. Removed from the Ship’s Books on 15 Feb 1963. DISMISSED HM Service on 20 Jan 1964. |
| SERGEANT, Vincent Edward | 206361 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Wellington 22 Jun 1928. Labourer at Dunlop’s, Lower Hutt. Attested 11 Sep 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Committed a few small errors. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 16 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 13 Aug 1952. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SERVICE, Frederick William | 203906 | Lance Corporal | Postal Section | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 28 Aug 1925. Served in the Onehunga Bn NZ Home Guard Mar 1942–Mar 1944, Served RNZAF 1944–45 with the Service No 443588 as an Aircraftman 1st Class. Served overseas 21 Jul–14 Nov 1945. Also served in BCOF, Japan. (648033, Temporary Sergeant, 2 Div Postal Unit 1947–48. Glass cutter from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs L.M. Service [mother] Ellerslie, Auckland.) Served in Japan 15 Jul 1947 to 11 Oct 1948 and reached rank of Staff Sergeant. Rigger employed by Fricker Bros., Adelaide, Australia. RTNZ and attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Posted to RNZE Engr Section, NZ Base HQ at Waiouru 5 Oct 1950 and was promoted Lance Corporal 1 Nov 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 as Lance Corporal on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Attached FAP HQ NZ Kayforce Det, Kure, Japan 27 Jan 1951. To be Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 1 Jan 1951 and to Sergeant 28 Jan 1951. M/I 10 Tpt Coy attached FAP from NZ Base HQ 26 Sep 1951. CTBA 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP HQ 1 Comwel Div 17 Oct 1951. M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA HQ 1 Comwel Div 15 Nov 1951. Fine £5 for using insubordinate language to his superior officer 21 Jan 1952. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rear 27 Jan 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 1 Comwel Div Rear 25 Apr 1952. TSFD to X(iii) List for RTNZ on Furlough 24 Jun 1952 and emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. Deplaned Auckland 5 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. This period of service was one year 209 days. Emplaned as Sergeant on Teal flight at Auckland 18 Aug 1952 for return to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 and M/I NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Re-entered Korea 24 Aug 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ S/O X(iii) List and attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rear 24 Aug 1952. Accidentally injured 16 Oct 1952 (Left Knee) and was admitted to 60 Ind Fd Amb then TSFD to 25 Canadian FDS 20 Oct 1954 then TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit from where he was discharged 29 Oct 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ and CTBA 1 Comwel Div Rear 11 Apr 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll 4 Jul 1953. Embarked Hawea at Kure Aug 1953. Disembarked Hawea at Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Served overseas two years 221 days. Discharged 26 Nov 1953. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and ERII Coronation Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Papakura 27 May 1996 aged 70 years. |
| SERVICE, Ian Russel | 208537 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born 8 Apr 1929. Came from Invercargill. Kayforce Replacement Draft. Most of his training for Korean service was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on the Teal Royal Mail Aircraft Aranui to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 21 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2762 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died 2018. |
| SETTER, Maurice Robert | 12109 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Lyall Bay, Wellington, on 11 Dec 1930. He was employed as a junior shipping clerk before enlisting the RNZN. Enlisted 3 Jun 1948 as Probationary Writer. First sea service was in Bellona 11 Dec 1948–10 May 1950 and he advanced to Writer on 11 Dec 1948. Drafted to Philomel 11 May 1950–24 Feb 1952. Advanced to Leading Writer on 7 Jan 1952. Drafted to Philomel II (the Navy Office in Wellington) on 25 Feb–17 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jul 1952–10 Dec 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he remained in Hawea until drafted to Philomel on 10 Dec 1953. DEE 10 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (14 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (9 Jul 1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| SEXTON, George Alfred | 206407 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born in Masterton 23 Dec 1926. Served in Home Guard with Service No 623942 until TSFD to RNZN (with Service No 9647) 4 May 1944. Sent to the UK and was at HMS Drake 6 Sep 1944 to 14 Feb 1945. Drafted to HMS Abercrombie 15 Feb–8 Sep 1945. HMS Abercrombie used a 15-inch gun turret originally built as a spare for HMS Furious. She was despatched for service in the Pacific but the war ended and Abercrombie returned to Chatham in Nov 1945. Discharged from RNZN 2 Apr 1947. He wore medal ribbons which he had been issued. This issue was later found to be incorrect so he had to remove the 1939–45 Star and the Atlantic Star and only wear the Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Labourer employed by W. Rigg Ltd, Masterton. Photographed with Gunner D Wilson (both of Masterton) trying on new issue raincoats before emplaning for Sydney. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to NZ Reinf Training Unit 24 Apr 1952 to attend a CATC Course. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Aug 1952, Temporary Bombardier 7 Sep 1952, T Sergeant 26 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, deplaning Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Enlisted in the Regular Force 2 Oct 1961, Trade Certificate Carpenter and Joiner and served in Central District Constr Sqn, RNZE. Discharged from the Army 9 Sep 1963. Deceased. |
| SEXTON, Te Hewa Matauru | 13561 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Te Araroa on 11 Oct 1934. He was a school student before he enlisted in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. He was sent a note informing him he was on Leave Without Pay and to report to Tamaki on 25 Jan 1951. He reported to Tamaki at the set time and started his naval service. In Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona on 5 Jan 1952–24 May 1952 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Apr 1952. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed for Korea on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Able Seaman Sexton advanced to Able Seaman on 11 Jul 1953 and RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but remained in Hawea until 2 Nov 1953. Drafted to Bellona and served in Philomel, Lachlan and returned to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was one of the crew who sailed Bellona to Britain to return her to the RN. While in Britain he was in HMS Drake for three months and then returned to Bellona for one month and was drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956. Royalist was due to sail to NZ via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but a crisis occurred and the canal was closed causing the ship to come to NZ via South Africa. Royalist arrived at Auckland on 20 Dec 1956. He remained in this ship and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Royalist took part in working up exercises with the RAN and he was in Flinders Naval Depot 26–May 1957 and returned to his ship for the remainder of the Second Commission voyage. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He served in in Philomel, Mako (twice in each ship) and was sent to Britain 11 May 1960 and held at Maori. Drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960 as a member of the crew of to bring the ship to NZ with its first port of call being Dunedin. He later served in Paea and Pukaki and Paea again 23 Aug 1963. Discharged Dead 5 Mar 1965. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. From list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| SEYB, Michael | 1830 | Chief Mechanician (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Timaru on 23 May 1921. He was a lorry driver before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 12 Oct 1939 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Drafted to Achillies 27 Feb 1940–15 Apr 1941. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 11 Jul 1940. Was in Philomel 16 Apr–29 Jun 1941 and returned to Achilles 21 Jun 1941–21 Sep 1943. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 1 Nov 1942. Achilles was damaged in a Japanese air attack on 5 Jan 1943 off Guadalcanal and she had to go to Britain for repairs. She was further damaged while in Portsmouth when there was an explosion in a fuel tank which killed several dock workers. Drafted to Gambia 22 Sep 1943 which served in the British Pacific Fleet and participated in attacks on Japanese positions throughout the Pacific. Advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 1 Nov 1943 and to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 1 May 1944. He was in HMS Lanka (shore base in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)) 22 Jul 1944 and drafted on 24 Jul 1944 to Springdale (degaussing ship) and sailed to Australia and was based on Golden Hind (Sydney). Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 1 Nov 1944 and to Stoker Petty Officer 1 May 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star (‘Burma’ clasp), War Medal and NZ War Service medal on 15 May 1950. He returned to NZ on 15 May 1945 and served mainly in Philomel during 1945–46. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. Drafted to Arbutus 22 Sep 1947–5 Apr 1948. He then served in Bellona, Philomel, Kiwi, Philomel again where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 3 Aug 1951. He served again in Bellona 30 Aug 1951–26 Nov 1953. During this service Bellona sailed from Auckland on 24 Jun 1952 to Britain, took part in a major NATO exercise and returned to Auckland on 14 Dec 1952. Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic Seyb stayed in this vessel until he was drafted to Hawea on 27 Nov 1953. His rate was changed to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. He served in Philomel 15 Jun 1955 and was drafted to Royalist on 25 Jan 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958. Drafted to Pegasus (a Reserve Unit) on 9 Jul 1959. He appears to have remained there until discharged to RA on 12 Oct 1969 having completed 30 years naval service. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 8 Nov 1954 and clasp on 12 Oct 1969. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| SEYMOUR-EAST, Bruce Oswald | 14134 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Masterton 6 Jun 1934. Joined the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 and was granted the rate of Stoker. His initial training was in Tamaki followed by further training time in Philomel. His first sea service, like many of his era, was in Bellona from 24 Jun 1953 to 23 Nov 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 24 Jan 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954. Served in Kaniere in Malayan and Korean waters Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class while in Kaniere on 21 Mar 1955 just after the ship left Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. He did not qualify for the United Nations Medal for Korea. He also served in Endeavour 29 Oct 1956 to 2 Apr 1958 during which time he went to Scott Base, Antarctica on two occasions. His next ship was Black Prince from 3 Apr to 28 Sep 1958. His final sea service was in Royalist from 29 Sep 1958 to 27 Sep 1959. DEE 5 Jun 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M) and entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SEYMOUR, Alfred | 13905 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Port Ahuriri, Napier on 20 Oct 1933. He was an agriculture worker before he entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona on 24 May 1952–11 Jan 1953. He was in Philomel for a very short time and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Alf Seymour advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Mar 1953. Kaniere returned to NZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he then served in Philomel until sent to HMAS Rushcutter 13 Aug–21 Dec 1954. He served in Philomel 22 Dec 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Pukaki was in Korean waters between 3 Aug 1955 and 24 Jan 1956 and RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Lachlan. DEE 19 Oct 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. |
| SEYMOUR, George Herbert | 204158 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Te Kopuru, Northland 1927. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo for transport to Korea and entered Korea circa 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Mar 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2763 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Dargaville. Died Mountain View Rest Home, Kawerau Bay of Plenty 25 Jun 2019, aged 91 years. |
| SHAKESPEAR, John Howie | 204417 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/09/2052 | 06/08/2053 | Born 9 Jun 1929. Previous service in RNZAF and reached the rank of Leading Aircraftman. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by air, possibly by Qantas, via Port Moresby, New Guinea and Guam, deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Comm Z Sigs Sqn 22 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 24 Sep 1952. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but troop not known. (See Compilation of Roll in the Introduction.) Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died 24 Aug 1993 aged 64 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SHALLCROSS, Alexander Latham | 14180 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Eltham, Kent, UK, on 16 Jul 1908. He was a boat repairer before he entered the RN on 29 Aug 1924 on a 12-year engagement as a Boy 1st Class. His initial training was conducted in Ganges a Royal Navy Boys Training School and he advanced to Boy 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1952. Drafted to Ajax (battleship) on 6 Aug–12 Oct 25 just before she was sold for breaking up in accordance with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. He then served in the battleship Marlborough 13 Oct 25–6 Mar 26 followed by Barham where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Jul 26 and to Able Seaman on 15 Oct 1927. He served in Wessex (destroyer) 1 Jan 1929–24 Apr 1931 then Vendetta (destroyer) 29 Dec 1931–28 Dec 1932. His next ship was Diana (destroyer) 29 Dec 1932–23 Aug 1934. She served mainly in the Mediterranean and was based at St Angelo (Malta). He served in Pembroke followed by Dolphin (the RN Submarine base) and served in Titania a submarine depot ship followed by service in Alecto also a submarine depot ship. He served in Dolphin 2 Jul 1936 then Medway and returned to Dolphin 3 Apr 1938 and was DEE. He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve at Portsmouth on 16 Jul 1938 and then went back to Dolphin on 28 Sep 1938 until 3 Oct 1939. He re-engaged on 17 Sep 1939 for Hostilities Only and was drafted to Coronet based at Boscawen. He served in the shore base Skirmisher and on 16 Jan 1942 he was drafted to the Boom Defence Centre Rooke (Rosyth) and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 7 May 1942. He served in Proserpine, a naval shore base at Lyness in Orkney from 26 Jun 1942–19 Aug 1943. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 7 May 1943. He returned to Rooke on 20 Aug 1943, advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Oct 1943 and served in Kirriemoor (Boom carrier) 12 Nov 1943–21 Jun 1945. Advanced to Petty Officer on 15 Oct 1944. He returned to Rooke 22 Jun–18 Oct 1945 and was discharged to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Re-enrolled in R.F.R, to cover the period 16 Jul 1943–15 Jul 1948. He was awarded the R.F.R. LS&GC Medal on 8 Apr 1942, but this was returned on 24 Jan, and he was re-issued with the RN LS&GC Medal the same day. His previous RN service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 3 Jul 1949 as Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in NZ, he was drafted to Lachlan on 29 Jul 1949–24 Jan 1951, advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 25 Jan 1951 and advanced to Petty Officer on 25 Jan 1952. Drafted to Tamaki 5 May 1952 and became a Petty Officer Coxswain on 19 May 1952. He then served in Tui then Philomel and then drafted to Kaniere on 1 Dec 1955. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer also on 1 Dec 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he served the remainder of his engagement in Philomel 27 Oct 1957 Jul 1959. He relinquished the rate of Acting Chief Petty Officer on 28 Oct 1957. Discharged to RA on 2 Jul 1959. He became entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SHAND, Raymond Lindsay (John Herbert) | 710183 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | This man had two Army Personal Record Cards. One for 821556 John Herbert Shand (cross referenced to) 710183 Raymond Lindsay Shand. He is shown in AWMM Cenotaph as John Herbert Shand. Born Hokitika, West Coast 8 Nov 1934. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements between 8 Jun and 10 Jul 1953. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew from Sydney by Teal aircraft to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas 359 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1955 and TSFD to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Greymouth 2 Oct 1957 aged 22 years. |
| SHANKLAND, Kenneth Stephen | 15056 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch on 25 Apr 1937. He was a scholar at Christchurch before he entered the RNZN on 4 Feb 1954 as a Junior Recruit. After training in Tamaki and Philomel and advancing to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 25 Jun 1954 he was drafted to Irirangi 30 Jul–14 Oct 1954. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for further trade training 15 Oct 1954–21 May 1955 and on RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel before being posted back to Irirangi 20 Jul 1955–20 Dec 1956, apart from three weeks in Wakefield. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 10 Sep 1955. Drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 15 Dec 1957. Served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958–12 Mar 1960 and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 15 Dec 1958. Served briefly in Irirangi once more and returned to Philomel on 24 Mar 1960 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician the same day. Drafted to Royalist 12 Apr 1960 and advanced to Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 24 Mar 1961 and was in Philomel for about four weeks 25 Jul–22 Aug 1961 then returned to Royalist until 31 Jan 1963. DEE 24 Apr 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SHANLEY, James Leonard (Jim) | 204159 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 14/10/2052 | Born Te Aroha 16 Mar 1930. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas from Darwin to Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Employed in driving duties in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and then to Lance Corporal. Emplaned 10 Oct 1952 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living at Te Aroha in Nov 2001. Died Te Aroha Community Hospital 15 Feb 2021 aged 90 years. Buried in Te Aroha Cemetery. |
| SHANLEY, Raymond Leslie | 14083 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Aroha on 13 Jan 1932. Employed as a Telegraph Cadet before he entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was sent to HMAS Cerberus from 9 May 1952–2 Feb 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 24 Feb 1953. Drafted to Bellona on 18 Mar–26 Nov 1953. He then served in Lachlan 27 Nov 1953–28 Nov 1955. Black Prince was his next ship and he was then posted to Tamaki 20 Feb–21 Dec 1956. Drafted on 22 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Drafted to Black Prince 8 Oct 1958–8 Jan 1960. DEE 23 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SHANNON, Lawrence Bruce | 207882 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Kaikoura 9 Mar 1928. Plumber from Blenheim. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to the NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 268 days. He then went to Picton. SOS Kayforce 5 Nov 1952 and posted to the Reserve Officers, General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force 1956–62, UN Truce Supervisor, Palestine 1956–59. Captain NZ Regt. He became ill in Kuala Lumpur on the way home. He needed a blood transfusion as he had a very rare blood type. He had blood drawn for such an emergency and this was his need. The stored blood was still in Jerusalem and was packed in dry ice and flown on a commercial flight to KL. Sadly it did not arrive in time. Died Malaya 24 Jul 1962 aged 38 years. Buried Cheras Road Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Row 34 grave No.1306. |
| SHAPLESKI, Noel Wallace | 204191 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Enlisted circa 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 29 Apr 1952. Entered Korea on the same date. Served in D Troop 162 Bty (shown in his obituary) and was proud of the time he served in that unit and the companions with whom he worked. Emplaned Iwakuni Discharged from Kayforce 29 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Kaikohe 17 Apr 2019 aged 87 years. |
| SHARLAND, Raymond Leslie (Ray) | 207883 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Nelson 13 Oct 1929. Carpenter employed by Blincoe and Spencer Nelson. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZE Engr Constr Sect, NZ Base HQ before leaving NZ. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was posted to NZ Base HQ. Engr Section. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (Royal Engineers) 13 Aug 1951, Admitted 60 Fd Amb 20 Feb 1952. Discharged from No.6 Convalescent Training Depot 14 Apr 1952. It is not known whether this was an illness or an injury. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 15 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and disembarked Wellington 23 May 1952 from Teal flight (RMA Ararangi). Served overseas One year 166 days. Discharged 23 May 1952. Worked for the Nelson City Council after return from Korea. Living in Nelson circa 1990. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Nelson 18 Sep 2013 aged 83 years. |
| SHARP, Lewis Valentine | 15447 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 3 Jan 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Junior Recruit on 28 Jul 1955. After nearly 12 months in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Black Prince on 21 Aug 1956 as a Recruit (Local) and advanced to Junior Mechanician (Engineering) on 23 Apr 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 3 Jun 1956. Drafted on 8 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist took part in an exercise with the RAN and when in Malaysian waters fired on two suspected Communist guerrilla camps. Lewis Sharp served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 3 Jul 1957. Royalist RTNZ on and he then rotated between Philomel, Black Prince and Royalist on two more occasions until drafted to Rotoiti on 12 May 1964. DEE 21 Dec 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SHARP, Richard William | 14917 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 28/07/2055 | Born Wellington 6 Oct 1937. Garage assistant before joining the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on h. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere 9 Jul 1954 for his first sea service. He served in Korean waters in this ship from Nov 1954 to Mar 1955. Richard advanced to Ordinary Seaman 6 Apr 1955 possibly on the RTNZ voyage. He advanced to Able Seaman on 6 Jun 1956 while serving in Tamaki. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second Commissioning and while in this ship returned to Korean waters for about two weeks. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. He later served in Endeavour and was then sent to the UK in Jun 1960 to be part of the crew to bring Otago back to New Zealand and remained in that vessel until 3 Apr 1961. His final sea service was in the survey ship Lachlan. It is understood that he may have qualified as a naval diver. DEE 5 Oct 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. He was later employed as a civilian diver. Died New Plymouth 29 Jul 2013 aged 75 years. |
| SHARPLIN, Kenneth | 208538 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Came from Oxford, Canterbury. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Admitted Brit Com Comm Z Medical unit and was discharged direct to unit during May 1953. RTNZ for medical reasons (Head injuries). First date given for this return 20 Feb 1954, Roll 168. Deplaned Wellington 18 May 1954. SOS Kayforce 5 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Initially returned to Oxford, Canterbury, NZ. |
| SHAW, Albert Thompson (Bert or Artie) | 206052 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from NZ Base HQ as a Driver for NZ Tpt Platoon, 29 Jul 1951. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney. Continued the return to NZ deplaning Wellington 24 May 1952 from Teal flying boat (RMA Awatere) from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, Entitled to NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui, 17 Aug 2002. |
| SHAW, Allister Douglas | 207924 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Previous service in the Army. Attested in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Returned to Gore, Southland, but his Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.1768 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Newtown, Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SHAW, David Leonard | 457878 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Hamilton 30 Oct 1932. Welder, Waikato Engineering and Traders, Frankton Junction. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Oct 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 Nov, entered Korea 18 Nov and M/I to his unit 21 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 May 1952, Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 1 Jul 1954 and to Corporal 1 Oct 1954. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Admitted it Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Nov 1954 and was discharged to NZRTU 12 Dec 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Mar 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 155 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 May 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SHAW, Donald Stewart | 208962 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/03/2054 | 14/03/2055 | Born Ashburton 5 Apr 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 11th Reinforcement. Emplaned Harewood 10 Mar 1954 for travel to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan to deplane Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Posted to RNZASC. Served in 10 Tpt Coy as a driver in one of the Tpt Platoons. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Mar 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 14 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year four days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 May 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Ashburton 3 Jul 1983 aged 56 years. Buried Rakaia Cemetery, Ashburton. |
| SHAW, Douglas Leslie | 204357 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Served in Jayforce as 639364 Sapper, NZE. Employed as a Draughtsman in Auckland. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.119. Came from Devonport. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 11 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Regimental Signals Officer dated, 1 Jun 1953. Temporary Captain, while employed as a Troop Commander, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 14 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA with the rank of Lieutenant, 7 Aug 1954. Died Silverdale, 5 Jul 2005. |
| SHAW, Edward | 211293 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Arrived Japan 13 Feb 1954. Emplaned on Qantas flight from Iwakuni 1 May 1955 to Australia for RTNZ and deplaned from a Teal flight ex Sydney at Auckland 8 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2771 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Eketahuna. (See Compilation of This Roll in the Introduction) |
| SHAW, Gilbert John | 972263 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Invercargill Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onwards to deplane Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Embarked Sasebo for journey to Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt circa 28 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Emplaned Japan 16 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 218 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.27742 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Winton, Southland. Died Invercargill, 5 Mar 2004 aged 72 years. |
| SHAW, Graham Charles | 14282 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui East 14 Aug 1935. Employed as a storeman before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as a Junior Electricians Mate 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 12 Sep 1952–24 Apr 1953. On RTNZ he was drafted to Bellona 8 Jun 1953–16 Nov 1953. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 14 Feb 1953 and to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 14 Nov 1953. He next served in Black Prince 17 Nov 1953–3 Apr 1955 and served in Bellona and Black Prince again prior to drafting on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician (Local) on 19 Apr 1957 and to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Oct 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 20 May 1958 but he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 23 Sep 1958. He served in Tamaki 1 Jul 1959–1 May 1960 then returned top Philomel. DEE on 13 Aug 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SHAW, James Murray (Murray) | 208048 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Invercargill 30 Nov 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements as a Gunner. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and then to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Signaller in F Troop, 163 Bty. Joined Regiment in Gloucester Valley. Served in the Gun Line and was involved in the action at Hill 355. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ. Flew via Guam and Port Moresby and deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and the KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. During his last years Murray became blind and was cared for at the Bishop Selwyn Lifecare, Christchurch. Died Christchurch 16 Sep 2015 aged 87. |
| SHAW, Philip Ryan (Pip) | 14180 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Linwood, Christchurch 26 Sep 1936. Grocer's assistant before enlisting in the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 Mar 1952. After his initial training in Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class then changed to Signalman Boy on 20 May 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 6 Nov 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 26 Feb 1954. Left the ship on 12 Mar 1955 and was apprehended by the police at Melbourne. Returned to in Wellington. Returned to Philomel 29 Apr 1955. Advanced to Signalman on 26 Jun 1955. Drafted to Hawea 3 Nov 1955 and served barely two months in this ship before being drafted to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1955. Left Auckland for Korean waters 1 Apr 1956. While in Japanese and Korean waters called in at ports such as Kure, Sasebo, Yokosuka, Inchon, Chinghai and Yeonpyeong Do. RTNZ 8 May 1957. He served again in Kaniere from 19 Aug 1958 to 11 May 1960 and served in Royalist 16 Jan 1961–7 Feb 1962 as TO1. His last sea service was in Otago before being drafted to Wakefield 1 May 1962. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraph Operator (Local) on 24 May 1962. DEE 25 Sep 1962. On discharge from the RNZN he took up employment as a surface-man for NZ Railways Department and was living at Rangiora at that time. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 18 May 2001, aged 64 years. Funeral service was followed by private cremation. |
| SHAW, Ramon David | 204104 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station for treatment. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight from Australia 9 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Oct 1953. Died Nelson, 24 Sep 1996. |
| SHAW, Robert Thomas | 13935 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Rangiora, 30 Mar 1935. Grocer's assistant before enlisting in the RNZN as a Boy on 27 Mar 1952. After his initial training he advanced to Boy 1st Class then changed to Signalman Boy on 20 May 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 6 Nov 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 26 Feb 1954. Returned to Philomel on 29 Apr 1955. Advanced to Signalman on 26 Jun 1955. Drafted to Hawea on 3 Nov 1955 and served barely two months in this ship before being drafted to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1955. Left Auckland for Korean waters on 1 Apr 1956. While in Japanese and Korean waters called in at ports such as Kure, Sasebo, Yokosuka, Inchon, Chinhae and Young Pyong Do. RTNZ 8 May 1957. He served again in Kaniere from 19 Aug 1958 to 11 May 1960 and served in Royalist 16 Jan 1961–7 Feb 1962 as TO1. His last sea service was in Otago before being drafted to Wakefield 1 May 1962. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraph Operator (Local) on 24 May 1962. DEE 25 Sep 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Rangiora 17 Mar 2018 aged 83 years. His funeral was in the Rangiora RSA 21 Mar 18, followed by private cremation. |
| SHAW, Stuart Alan | 206939 | Sapper | 1 Comwel Div Rear | RNZE | 01/09/2052 | 13/05/2055 | Born Te Kuiti 16 Oct 1926. Truck Driver from Taumarunui. Served in BCOF, Japan. Next-of-kin Mrs C.E. Shaw (mother) Raurimu. Embarked 5 Jul 1947 and disembarked Japan 15 Jul 1947. (813734, Private, 2 Div Provost Company. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 2 Dec 1947. M/I 11 NZ Provost Coy from Brit Com Army Training School, Matsuyama. Attached FAP NZ Tokyo Bn 25 May 1948. M/I to NZ Provost Coy, CTBA NZ Tokyo Bn 10Jul 1948. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 25 Sep 1948. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948 from HMT Westralia. Discharged from Jayforce 14 Nov 1948. Became a clerk for NZ Post & Telegraph Department, Te Kauwhata. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Attached FAP to SME Trentham Camp while attending a bridging Course 12 Jun–10 Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Dec 1952 and appointed Postal Clerk. M/O NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to NZ Base Sigs Tp for duty BAPO SQ16 at Seoul 16 Dec 1952. M/I NZ Base HQ 5 Jan 1953 and CTBA BAPO SQ16 Seoul. Promoted Temporary Corporal 14 Feb 1953 and appointed postal clerk NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rear 31 Mar–1 May 1953. Also served in the same location again from 25 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 Jul 1953 and appointed NCO i/c Field Post Office 4 and to Sergeant 19 Aug 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 29 Aug 1953. TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ on Furlough. Deplaned Wellington 9 Dec 1953. Re-emplaned Wellington for Korea 10 Feb 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 13 Feb 1954. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rear 21 Apr 1954. Re-entered Korea 22 Apr 1954. CTBA to 1 Comwel Div Rear and M/I NZ Base HQ 6 Jul 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 29 Jul 1954 and discharged 13 Sep 1954. Was also attached to 1 Comwel Div Rear again and went straight from there to be attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 10–14 Nov 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 29 Mar 1955. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for two years 193 days. Discharged 27 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Entitled to NGSM (K) and NZDSM. In 1963 Stuart Shaw applied to re-join RNZE but it appears he did not enlist. |
| SHEAF, Peter | 784693 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bristol, UK, on 8 Mar 1936. He was employed as a farmhand in Nelson before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1954 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training he was drafted to Black Prince 14 Jan–1 Sep 1955 then served in Philomel from 2 Sep 1955 until 18 Jan 1956 apart from one week in Wakefield and advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1955. He served in Mako and was drafted on 20 May 1957 to Royalist And sailed from Auckland the same day to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained aboard until drafted to Tamaki on 23 Sep 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Feb 1959. He then served in Philomel and Black Prince where he advanced to Leading Seaman on 14 Feb 1960. He was sent to Maori in the UK in Nov 1960, was drafted to Taranaki on 28 Mar 1961 and was one of the crewmen who brought Taranaki to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. He served briefly in Philomel and was DEE on 26 May 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SHEARER, Murray David | 328625 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Palmerston North 28 Feb 1932. Labourer at Taranaki Fertilisers, New Plymouth. Enlisted 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 25 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 3 Mar. Entered Korea 4 Mar and M/I to his unit 5 Mar 1953. Served in C Troop, Div Sigs. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 Jul 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 17 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. SOS Kayforce 27 Oct 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force 6 Jun 1955. Served in Waiouru and in CD Sigs Troop, Linton Camp. Discharged 16 Jun 1958. Living in New Plymouth in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 13 Nov 2000 aged 69 years. |
| SHEARER, Robert Alexander | 13313 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Glasgow, Lanarkshire, UK, on 17 Sep 1930. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RN on 10 Sep 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No S/MX 661539. After training in Ganges (the RN Boys School) and Drake he was drafted to Implacable (carrier) on 16 Sep 1947–19 Jun 1948 and was then drafted to Alamein (destroyer) 20 Jun 1948–2 May 1949. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 19 Sep 1948. He then served in the shore stations Drake, Pembroke and Defiance. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 17 Sep 1949. Drafted to Illustrious (carrier) 24 Feb–17 Sep 1950. Discharged ‘Free’ on 19 Sep 1950 to enter the RNZN. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on 20 Sep 1950 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. Drafted to Taupo 27 Sep 1950 which was serving in the Mediterranean based in Malta having exchanged with two RN frigates and came to NZ arriving late 1950. Drafted to Bellona 18 Jan–24 Dec 1951. Her served in Philomel and then very briefly in Kaniere, Bellona and was drafted to Pukaki which was in the Reserve Fleet at the time, on 16 May 1953. Pukaki was brought up service level again and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters. He advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Jan 1954. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he remained in her until drafted once again to Bellona on 24 Feb 1955. He then served in Black Prince and was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 12 Jan–30 Apr 1956. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and then Black Prince again where he reverted to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class. He served in Stawell and Philomel and advanced again to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 14 Jul 1960. Drafted to Royalist on 17 Jan 2001 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 14 Jul 1961. DEE 19 Sep 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| SHEDDEN, Arthur George McDonald | 32082 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 11/12/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Devonport Auckland. Member of First Class of Regular Force Cadets (Miles Class) 1948. Discharged and joined Territorial Force. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Replacement draft. Emplaned 11 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in Gloster Valley Area, Tokchong–White Fort Area. Served in A Coy, HQ Coy then B Coy, 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Mar 1954. RTNZ to Officer Cadet Training Unit, Army Schools Waiouru on 11 Mar 1954, but was unable to attend course because of an injured ankle. Remained on strength of Kayforce as an instructor in preparation for next OCTU but there were no more to train. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1955 and TSFD to Regular Force. CSM 6 Coy RNZASC 1957–96 including Cadre NCO at Paeroa circa 1959. Drill Instructor at the Regular Force Depot, Waiouru 1960–61. CSM Regular Force Cadet School, Waiouru Camp 1962–63. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major CRASC 1963–64; Movements Warrant Officer, HQ Northern Military District 1964–69; Movements Officer 1969–73. Posted to Singapore 1973 to the appointment of Housing Officer (Captain QM), Headquarters Australia, New Zealand and UK (ANZUK) Force. RTNZ and appointed Camp Commandant Fort Cautley, Devonport 14 Jun 1975. Retired 30 Jul 1977. Living in Australia 2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military) and KWSM. Died Tween Heads, Australia 25 Dec 2009. |
| SHEEHAN, Maurice William | 206290 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/05/2051 | Served in BCOF, Japan. (662807, Sapper, NZE. Timber machinist from Hawera. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Sheehan (mother) Hawera.) Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. RTNZ as medical case with septic ulcer and arrived 15 May 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Hawera. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SHEEHY, Ronald Francis Henry | 208588 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 18/02/2053 | Born 14 Sep 1925 Yately, Hampshire, UK. Previous service in the Royal Navy 1943–46 reaching rate of Able Seaman. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1952 and entered Korea 7 Aug 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge deplaning Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 229 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 27 May 1984 aged 59 years. |
| SHEFFIELD, Ernest George | 13838 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born East Ham, Essex, UK, 25 Jan 1921. Employed as a railway porter before he entered the RN on 6 Jun 1941 under the terms of the NS (AF) Act, as an Ordinary Signalman. After training in Collingwood and Mercury he was drafted to Exmoor (Hunt-class destroyer) on 29 Oct 1941 soon after she was commissioned. This ship was based in Ferret and then Cormorant and sunk U–131 before being sent to the Mediterranean for convoy defence duties. In Feb 1942 she was to have been part of the escort for delivery of aircraft to Malta which was cancelled due to defects in the aircraft fuel systems. This escort was repeated successfully in March. In Apr 1942 Exmoor was TSFD to the to join the Mediterranean Fleet based at HMS Nile (Alexandria) but travelled via Freetown and South Africa. Once on location she joined the fleet for convoy defence and support of the garrison in Tobruk. In Jun there was a major effort to provide escort cover for convoy MW11 (Operation Vigorous) to supply vital material to Malta. This was under constant air and E-boat attacks on 14 and 15 Jun 1942 and was abandoned as the RAF air cover was completely inadequate and conflicting instructions from ashore did not help. On 20 Aug 1942 he was drafted to Jervis (destroyer) and continued operating in the eastern Mediterranean, on support operations and on convoy escorts to Malta. This was a very busy time for the RN and weather at sea in the Med during Jan and Feb 1943 was bad and caused several delays and damage to men and ships. Jervis was involved in bombardments and further convoy escorts. Ordinary Signalman Sheffield advanced to Signalman on 23 Oct 1943.He stayed in Jervis until 28 Jan 1944. Drafted to Grenville (destroyer) on 29 Jan 1944 and operated from Hannibal (shore base at Algiers/Taranto) until she returned to Britain in Apr 1944. He next served in Mercury, Odyssey, Mercury, Victory III and then back to St Angelo 22 Sep–22 Dec 1945. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 23 Oct 1945. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 8 Apr 1946. His WWII awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 25 May 1952 and was held at Pembroke then Mercury awaiting passage to NZ. Bellona arrived in the UK and he was drafted to her on 12 Oct 1952 and came to NZ in this vessel. Served in Philomel 12 Jan 1953–14 Jun 1954. Drafted on 15 Jun 1954 to Kaniere which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters between Nov 1954 and Mar 1955. He advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 15 Apr 1955. Returned to Auckland 23 Jun 1955. He then served in Toroa, then Philomel and advanced to Leading Signalman on 15 Apr 1956. He was drafted to Wakefield on 14 Aug 1956–12 Mar 1958 and then served in Stawell where he advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals on 27 Apr 1959. He later served in Pegasus, Kaniere and Royalist. His final rate was Radio Supervisor (Temporary). Discharge BNPS on 22 Sep 1964 with 62 days invaliding leave. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| SHEGEDIN, David Thomas Royce | 204318 | Sergeant | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Enlisted in the RNZN service during WWII (NZ2052) on a 12–year engagement but it appears he was discharged at own request somewhat earlier. Came from Opunake. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. One of 17 soldiers who embarked 14 Jan 1954 on HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ and travelled via Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva. Disembarked Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Rotorua, 23 Nov 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SHELDON, Jack Frank (John or Frank) | 12677 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Welling, Kent, UK, 1 Sep 1925. Builder's labourer before joining the Royal Navy as a Stoker (C/KX114585) on 10 Sep 1940. First posted to Royal Arthur, a shore-based training establishment in North Wiltshire, then to Pembroke and to Victory. He was posted on 15 Dec 1943 to Caroline, the Royal Navy's headquarters in Belfast Harbour which was used as a home base by many of the warships escorting Atlantic and Russian convoys. He was released from the Royal Navy on 25 May 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. On 27 Feb 1949 Jack Sheldon was enrolled in the RNZN as a Stoker Mechanic at Cook. On 1 Apr 1949 his name was listed against Maori (the Naval Section of the NZ High Commission in London). On 4 May he boarded Tutira and served in that ship when it left for Korea on 3 Jul 1950. RTNZ 3 May 1951. Later served in Taupo, Tamaki and Philomel before returning to the UK and being discharged from Maori on 26 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Deceased. |
| SHELDRAKE, Daniel | 10845 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born on 12 Jan 1924. Entered the RNZN on 17 May 1945 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and started training in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel. Drafted to Achilles 16 Sep 1946 and was part of the ship’s company that sailed her back to Britain to return her to the RN. Drafted to Bellona on 1 Oct 1946. Many former crewmen of Achilles and Gambia made up the crew to bring Bellona to NZ to join the RNZN fleet. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 16 Nov 1946 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 14 Jul 1947. It was not long before he was once again on the way to Britain when he was drafted on 30 Mar 1948 to Arabis which was to be returned to the RN. Arabis sailed from Auckland in company with Arbutus via Australia, Singapore and the Mediterranean to Britain arriving in Portsmouth 29 Jun 1948. The crews of these two ships became crews for some of the Loch -class frigates being TSFD to the RNZN. He served in HMS Loch Achanalt which became HMNZS Pukaki then in Taupo 12 Aug 1949. He served in Philomel 1 Feb 1950 and was drafted to Tutira on 11 May 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 30 May 1951. Advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 16 May 1951. Further service was completed in Philomel, Bellona where he advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 16 May 1952, Tui, Bellona, Pukaki and Ngaponga, a Reserve Unit 1 Apr 1957–30 Jul 1958. Sent to the UK in mid-1958 and was on the books of Maori 25 Aug 1958 until he was drafted to Otago on 22 Jun 1960. He was one of the crew who brought this ship home to NZ. He then completed his service in Philomel, Royalist and in COMAUCK. Discharged to RA on 3 May 1965. He was awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, both on 20 Sep 1951, the Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal on 29 Jul 1953 and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 15 May 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SHELFORD, Thomas | 203996 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Entered Korea Shortly after. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight from Australia 9 Jul 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2780 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Pakotai. Northland Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. (See Compilation of This Roll in the Introduction) |
| SHELLEY, Ronald James | 203574 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Auckland 31 May 1925. Freezing worker, R & W Hellaby, Westfield Freezing works, Otahuhu. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl while in training in Papakura camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O from NZ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ 8 Jun 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1951 for RTNZ on TOD. Deplaned from DC4 aircraft 22 Jun 1951 (presumably Auckland. M/I to Papakura ex leave 28 Jun 1951. M/O Papakura to embarkation 7pm, 1 Aug 1951. Re-embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 for Korea with Expansion Force on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea and disembarked Pusan 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. To be Temporary Corporal while appointed Sergeant Cook Coy HQ 27 Sep 1951. Promoted Corporal 12 Jan 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Ararangi ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 183 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested in the RF 20 Oct 1952 as Driver, Temporary Corporal posted to ND Coy as Duty Cook, Papakura Camp. Remained in service and progressed to Warrant Officer 2nd Class rank. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Shelly was released from the Regular Force at own request. Died Hamilton 18 Sep 1989 aged 64 years. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SHEPARD, Newton Rangi | 970738 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/02/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born 28 Feb 1932. Came from Bluff/ Invercargill. Attested in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement. May have been promoted. Emplaned Wellington 6 Feb 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Feb 1952. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea and entered Korea three days later. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 22 Jun 1952 on Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 26 Aug 1954 and posted to TF unit. |
| SHEPHERD, Charles Robert (Bob) | 332922 | Sapper | ? | RNZE | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce early Jan 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged 26 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force as a Private with the same Service Number as used in Korea. Served in Malaya in HQ Coy, 2 NZ Regt, Taiping. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Later Sergeant RNZEME. Posted to Static Section 3 Infantry Bde Workshop, Burnham. Discharged from 3 Field Workshop, Burnham Camp, 16 Feb 1980. |
| SHEPHERD, George | 301686 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Came from Whangarei. Previous service in RNZAF. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Whenuapai 21 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Feb 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. (See Compilation of This Roll in the Introduction) |
| SHEPHERD, Peter Frederick | 11434 | Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 13 Sep 1931. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. While training in Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class then changed to Signalman Boy on 12 Apr 1948. Drafted to Bellona on 11 May 1948 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman (Provisional) on 13 Sep 1949 which was confirmed and dated 13 Sep 1949. He served in Philomel 12 Sep 1950–3 Mar 1951 and advanced to Signalman 13 Nov 1950. He next served in Tamaki and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 20 Jul–9 Oct 1951. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel briefly and then to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Drafted to Tamaki 15 Aug 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 1 Jul 1954. DEE on 12 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal (14 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later enlisted in RNZIR and rose to the rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. Died Napier 8 Oct 2018 aged 87 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SHEPHERD, Russell William | 203737 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Whangarei 3 Sep 1929. Carpenter for Builders Ltd, Waiuku. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Carpenter Field Regiment Pool. Then served in D Troop 162 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey Auckland 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SHEPPARD, Paul Boynton | 13579 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, on 25 Oct 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Like several others he was sent on LWOP and instructed to be in Tamaki on 24 Jan 1951. His training took place in Tamaki until 4 Jan 1952. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 2 Mar 1951. His first ship again like several of his era was Bellona 5 Jan–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea on 30 May 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 25 Apr 1954. Left Korean waters on the date that the Armistice was signed. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and again in Hawea 1 Apr–26 Jul 1954. He returned to Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 25 Jul 1954. Discharged BNPS on 6 Oct 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, Dec 2005. Returned to Korea with his wife for Pusan Commemoration (at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan) 9–14 Nov 2012. Died 7 Sep 2021 aged 85 years. |
| SHERBORNE, Charles Richard Lewis | 691322 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Born 8 Apr 1931. Came from Petone, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued in by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and Entered Korea circa 24 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 171 days. SOS Kayforce 18 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 10 Jan 1956 but did not re-embark and was discharged on 8 Mar 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2785 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Petone, Wellington. Re-posted to Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2023. |
| SHERIDAN, Bruce Norman | 203575 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 04/06/2052 | Born Gisborne on 24 Nov 1929. Attested in Kayforce on 20 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea travelling via Brisbane and Manila, Philippines. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and was appointed Signaller in Baker Troop, 161 Bty. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and to the Imjin River area. Played Rugby and Rugby League when available. Emplaned on Qantas or BCPA flight at Iwakuni 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight in New Zealand 4 Jun 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM 1950–53. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2786 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ngaruawahia. Living in Gisborne in 2004. Died Gisborne 9 Mar 2022 aged 92 years. |
| SHERVELL, John Henry | 13319 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born in Plymouth, Hampshire, UK, on 20 May 1933. He was employed as a clerk before he entered the Royal Navy on 13 Sep 1949 as a Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class with Service No P/SMX 884300. His service in the RN was all in shore-based units including Royal Arthur. Ceres and Victory. He advanced to Junior Stores Assistant 1st Class and was released ‘Free’ from the RN on 20 Sep 1950 to join the RNZN. He entered the RNZN at Maori on 21 Sep 1950. Drafted to Taupo on 27 Sep 1950 which was in Malta with Hawea on exchange with RN frigates and came to NZ in her arriving in Nov 1950. He served in Philomel and Bellona where he advanced to Stores Assistant on 20 May 1951. He also served in Tamaki, Hawea and was drafted to Black Prince 20 Sep 1953 having been advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 8 Jul 1954. Drafted on 17 Apr to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in her until 14 Sep 1958. Drafted the next day to Philomel and advanced to Stores Petty Officer on 27 Dec 1958. DEE 19 May 1959. He joined the RNZFR as a Stores Petty Officer but was discharged on 21 Jun 1960 to join the RNZAF. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. He later became a vulcaniser. Died Whangarei 12 Jun 2021 aged 88 years |
| SHERWOOD, Colin Stephen | 816109 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/05/2054 | 21/12/2054 | Born Ashburton 1 Jun 1933. Came from Christchurch. Served in CMT then became a serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Served in Korea 207 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 10 May 2015 aged 81 years. |
| SHIEFFELBIEN, Stanley Allan (Stan) | 920613 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Dunedin 26 Jun 1932. Attested in Kayforce on 3 Oct 1955. Emplaned Harewood 10 Jan 1956 for passage to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air via Townsville, Manos Island, Guam and Kure. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Living at New Lynn, Auckland, in Nov 2001. Moved to Fielding circa 2002. Died Fielding 19 Jan 2009 aged 77 years. |
| SHINE, Ernest Bernard Byrne | 12677 | Leading Writer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kaitaia, 29 Mar 1929. Employed as a clerk for the Post & Telegraph Department before he entered the RNZN on 15 May 1947 as a probationary writer. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 27 Oct 1947. Advanced to Writer on 15 Nov 1947. Served in Tamaki 28 Sep 1948–3 May 1949. Served in the Naval signal station at Waiouru (later known as Irirangi). Drafted to Philomel on 1 Dec 1949 and advanced to Leading Writer on the same day. Drafted to Pukaki on 7 Apr 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Leading Writer Shine RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 but remained in the ship until 10 Jan 1951. He then served in Philomel advanced to Acting Petty Officer Writer (Local) on 1 Jan 1952. He was granted LWOP 9 Jan–6 Feb 1952. He reverted to Leading Writer on 10 Aug 1952. DEE 15 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SHIPGOOD, Eric Stanley | 204690 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 20/03/2054 | Born Lambeth, London circa Jul 1929. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Bry and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Mar 1954 for RTNZ for medical reasons. (Otitis Media) and deplaned Wellington 20 Mar 1945 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Next-of-kin Mrs J. Shipgood (mother), Hackney, London. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He remained in NZ after his return from Korea. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Shown in NZ Electoral Rolls for many years. Died Masterton 18 Jan 2012 aged 82 years. |
| SHIVNAN, Dennis John | 12454 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Te Kuiti 13 May 1930. Employed As a driver before he enlisted in RNZN 30 Sep 1948 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere on 16 May 1949 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Oct 1959. He served in Philomel, Hawea, Taupo and Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On 23 Sep 1952 he TSFD to serve in HMS Newcastle (a cruiser of 9100 tons) until 4 Feb 1953. He was then drafted to Rotoiti on 5 Feb and RTNZ arriving 19 Mar 1953. Because of an administration or clerical error of oversight he was NOT awarded the Korea Medal until Mar 2003, but UN Korea Medal was issued earlier on 10 Jun 1953. He continued to serve and was drafted between Philomel and Kiwi. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living at Mt Maunganui circa 2000. Died about 2003. From list by Ronald McMillan. |
| SHORROCK, Valentine Keith | 688133 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born 20 Dec 1931. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on a Solent flying boat to Sydney then civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Flew onto Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 28 Nov 1953 and entered Korea the next day. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation, ceased to be attached 16 Fd Regt and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia and RTNZ via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane or Sydney to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Lived in Havelock North. Died Napier/Hastings, 5 Aug 2005 aged 74 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| SHORT, Richard Walton | 205410 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 20/10/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Feilding 15 Oct 1929. Serving TF soldier with three years in 1 Armoured Car Regt (NZ Scottish). Wrote a letter to let his OC know that he had joined Kayforce and would not be attending Annual Camp. Hydraulic crane driver for Wellington Harbour Board. Enlisted as a sapper in Kayforce 1 Jun 1953 and was posted to RNZEME as a Cfn. Underwent training mainly at Waiouru. Emplaned 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil chartered flight and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 and M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 3 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 4 Nov 1953 and M/I to his unit 5 Nov 1953. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt and M/I that unit 10 Nov 1953. M/O 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD and posted to 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from RNZEME to RNZA 7 Jul 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt LAD 8 Jul 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Brisbane. Deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Brisbane. Served overseas one year 36 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Died North Shore, Auckland, 5 May 1994. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SHORTLAND, Joseph | 204192 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Plate-layer NZ Railways, Taipuha. 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in E Troop 163 Bty. Killed in Action 17 Feb 1953 when a faulty 213-fuse detonated while being screwed into a 25-pounder shell held between the legs of a gunner. This tragic event killed Lance Bombardier Shortland, Gunner P.R. Berry and Gunner E.J. Griffiths. It was the worst day in Kayforce for loss of life. These three were buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Memorial Cross forwarded to each family. |
| SHOTTER, George William | 13599 | Senior Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 05/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Portsmouth, England on 7 Sep 1915. Royal Navy officer on loan to the RNZN. Royal Navy before 1937 (Service No P/MX 48681). Served in Hood 21 Jan 1936–7 Feb 1938. Loaned to RNZN 27 Jan 1939–16 Dec 1943 then reverted to Royal Navy. Took part in Battle of River Plate in Achilles (served in this ship Sep 1939–Jan 1943). Guadalcanal in HMS Leander (served in this ship Feb 1943–Feb 1944). Reverted to RN 8 Feb 1944. Served in HMS Queen Elizabeth Apr 1944–Jul 1945. Loaned to RNZN again 10 Jul 1945–6 Jul 1948 and again reverted to Royal Navy. Involved in Operation Hermes, West Indies, 1948 on HMS Ben Lomond. Completed 21 years’ service in the Royal Navy. Loaned again to RNZN and served in Pukaki 20 Aug 1948–3 Dec 1950. On loan service for two and a half years from 8 Jan 1951. Appointed to Rotoiti on 29 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for a second service in Korea. RNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Entered RNZN 14 Aug 1953. Commander Engineer on Royalist. Appointed OBE 1966. Armament Supply Officer, Naval Armament Depot, Kauri Point in rank of Commander. Discharged 6 Sep 1965. Died Auckland 2 Apr 1995 aged 79 years. OBE, 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| SIATAGA, Billie Piliati | 211321 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born 15 Jul 1925 possibly in Apia, Western Samoa. Emplaned 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. RTNZ via Brisbane on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by air from Brisbane to Auckland arriving 24 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 25 Mar 2007 aged 81 years. |
| SIBUN, Charles Watney | 204561 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Auckland 10 Jun 1929. Came from Remuera, Auckland. Attested 26 Jun 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt Technical Assistant–involved in plotting target information and forwarding such to OP officers. Also served in RHQ after Truce as Orderly Room Bombardier. This was located at Imjin River area. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 194 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2790 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Living in Whangarei in 1996. Secretary for 1998 Kayforce Reunion. Executive Committee Member Whangarei RSA 1996–2004. Provided considerable support when this New Zealand Korea Roll project first started circa 2009. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Chairman of Whangarei RSA Welfare Committee and Member of the Whangarei RSA Trust Committee. 2004 appointed Life Member of Whangarei RSA and in 2006 elected Vice President of Whangarei RSA. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Died Whangarei 13 Jul 2022 aged 93 years young! |
| SILK, Peter Ronald Hall | 1622 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Enlisted in the NZ Division of the RN on 17 May 1938. Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1948 in the Navy List of Oct 1950 and again in Oct 1950 when in Maori and is shown as a Lieutenant as from 13 Dec 1949 while undergoing training courses. Left London, UK, on 2 Jul 1951 en-route to Wellington NZ on SS Rangitiki. Appointed to Taupo and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. On RTNZ he served in an appointment in the Reserve Fleet on 23 Jan 1953. The 1954 he is shown as an officer who the qualifying course and is qualified for navigating duties in a small ship and as an Intercept Officer. Lieutenant Commander CO of Pukaki 14 Aug 1962. He was promoted Commander on 31 Dec 1963 and is shown as an Officer of the Seaman Specialisation and having qualified by the Advanced Navigation and A.I.O course. Appointed commanding Officer in Taranaki 29 Aug 1966 and on 1 Feb 1968 he was officer in charge of Tamaki. Appointed OBE (Military) London Gazette, 13 Jun 1970 p.6406. Later Commander of Endeavour on the 1971 resupply voyage to Antarctica. Discharged from Tamaki 25 Mar 1972. Died Aug 2006 Greenwich, Greater London and buried Greenwich on 17 Aug 2006. |
| SILVER, Norman Frederick | 13715 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Woolwich, London, UK, on 23 Jan 1912. Employed as a fitter before he entered the RN on 1 Dec 1938 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with Service No C/MX 58474. His RN services commenced in Pembroke followed by Royal Sovereign. On 22 Oct 1940 Norman Silver was drafted to Foxhound (F-class destroyer). He remained in this ship until 14 Feb 1944 and operated from several shore bases: Cormorant (Gibraltar 1 Jan–9 Aug 1941), Orlando (Greenock, Scotland 10 Aug–31 Dec 1941), Nile (Alexandria 1 Jan–1 Apr 1942), Lanka (Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 2 Apr–31 May 1943, Tana (Kilindini, Kenya 1 Jun 1942–30 Apr 1943), Philoctetes (Freetown, Sierra Leone 1 May–17 Aug 1943) and Beaver (Hull, England). He participated in the Second Battle of Narvik and took some British Royal Marines to Iceland. In Jul 1940 Foxhound was TSFD to join Force H, Gibraltar and was also involved in convoy escorts. She was part of a force that attempted to intercept a Vichy French convoy which was unsuccessful and came under Vichy French Air attack. TSFD to the Eastern Fleet in Apr 1942 she was involved in convoy escorts in the Indian and then Atlantic Oceans before returning to Gibraltar in May 1943. He returned to Pembroke Feb–May 1944 and was then drafted on 5 May 1944 to Tanganyika (minesweeper) and remained in her until 10 May 1956 clearing mines mainly on British waters. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 1 Feb 1945. He served in Wild Goose (sloop 11 May 1946–29 Sep 1947), then in Ready (minesweeper) 20 Dec 1947–30 Dec 1948 and returned to Tanganyika 31 Dec 1948–30 Jun 1950. He later served in Neptune (HMNB Clyde), Mars and Cockatrice (minesweeper). Granted ‘Free Release’ 14 Sep 1951 to join the RNZN. His WWII service awards are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, War Medal. He was awarded the NGSM (‘Minesweeping’) on 23 Mar 1956. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 15 Sep 1951 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced on the next two-days to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until 15 Jan 1953. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jun 1951. He then served in Black Prince, Bellona and returned to Black Prince. Drafted on 9 Nov 1955 to Pukaki which was in Japanese and Korean waters. How he joined this ship is not known. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel 9 Nov 1956. Drafted to HMS Concord 2 Oct 1957 for passage to join Royalist which had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. It appears that he joined Royalist on 10 Oct in Yokosuka, Japan. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 10 Jul 1959. Drafted to Black Prince 9 Feb–14 Aug 1960. Discharged to RA on 14 Sep 1961. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SILVESTER, David Quinton | 14874 | Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 19/03/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, UK, on 19 Jul 1918. Entered RNZN at Maori as a Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on Short Service Commission for four years on 18 Jan 1952. Dentist. L.D.S and R.C.S. (Edin). Sent to Phoenix for an ABCD Course and on completions was additional for passage to NZ in SS Ruahine. His seniority is dated 15 Apr 1947. On arrival in NZ he was in Philomel for service in the RNZN Hospital. Appointed to Rotoiti on 11 Jun 1952 and was borne additional. Ship’s Dental Officer and was also appointed for duty with the frigates. He stayed in Rotoiti until TSFD to Hawea on 26 Sep–3 Oct 1952 then returned to Rotoiti on 4 Oct 1952. He was TSFD to Hawea again on 9 Jan 1953 then returned to Rotoiti on 10 Feb 1953. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki between 22 May 1953 and 17 Jun 1956. Confirmed in rank of Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on 13 Mar 1953 and promoted Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (Dental) on 15 Apr 1954. Released from the RNZN on 18 Jan 1956 on completion of his Short Service Commission and placed on the Retired List. Issued the Korea Medal on 17 Dec 1953. Entitled to UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SIMMONDS, Henry Rogerson (Roger) | 11869 | Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 08/03/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Under training in the UK from 18 Jan 1946, Sub-Lieutenant (Engineering). Engineer Officer in Bellona 16 Feb 1951. Appointed Chief Engineer on board during tour replacing George Mitchell q.v. Served mainly in west coast Korean waters. At Paengyong Do was asked for smoke and speed to put as much distance between the ship and the shore batteries. Reputed to have gained more speed from the ship than at the original trials conducted on the vessel. Mentioned in Despatches. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Appointed MBE (London Gazette, 6 Nov 1953, p.6001). ER II Coronation Medal 1953. Later Commander posted to the NZ High Commission in London as Technical Assistant. Retired 30 Jun 1970. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SIMMONDS, Kenneth Roy | 203971 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 15/06/2051 | 02/06/2055 | Born Coromandel 2 Jul 1923. Came from Thames. Home service during WWII. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in BCOF, Japan. (456424, Private, Infantry Corps. Farmhand from Amodeo Bay, Coromandel. Next-of-kin Mrs M.W. Simmonds (mother) Coromandel. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Aug 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Feb 1953 for return to NZ on furlough. At the completion of his leave he re-emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air as deplaned Iwakuni 29 Mar 1953. for Korea. Re-entered Korea circa 5 Apr 1953 and again served in 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ 3 Mar 1954 on furlough and re-emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 for third time again travelling to Sydney and the travelling on by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Apr 1954. He probably served in 10 Tpt Coy during this tod as 16 Fd was returned to NZ in Oct 1954. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Takapuna, 17 Oct 1993. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SIMMONDS, Leonard Macdonald (Mac) | 208539 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 27 Feb 1930. Came from Rakaia. Working at Waitara and enlisted in New Plymouth as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by civil air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier to Bombardier. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed the journey to deplaned Wellington 19 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 25 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. He became a JP and was involved in local affairs. Awarded the Queens Service Medal for Public Services in the QB honours 2003. Died Kaiapoi 2 Nov 2003. |
| SIMMONDS, Robert Baden (Rob) | 203916 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Auckland 1 Dep 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (646596, Private, Infantry Corps, B Coy, 22 Battalion. Farmer from Hakaru, Northland. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Simmonds, Te Nghare Farm, Hakaru.) NZ Service Medal 1946–49 awarded. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled by way of Brisbane and Manila to Kure, Japan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Promoted from Gunner to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 18 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Masterton in 1996. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Died Greytown 25 Apr 2009 (ANZAC Day) aged 83 years. Buried in Greytown Cemetery. |
| SIMMONS, George Robin | 207683 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Timaru 6 Sep 1923. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.14.p. 89 and served in NZE during WWII (614468, Sapper). Mill hand from Timaru. N-o-K Mrs C. Simmons (mother) Kingsdown, Timaru. He left NZ at some time between 1 Apr and 31 Dec 1944. He probably served in Italy and RTNZ in late 1945. Possibly awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in KMB late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950, was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as a Gunner. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Sep 1952. Initially returned to Timaru. Died Te Puke, 1 Oct 1999 aged 76 years. He is buried in Te Puke cemetery. |
| SIMONS, Anthony | 203954 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Embarked Whenuapai in Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Served overseas one year 247 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. N 2794 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Dargaville, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died but place and date unknown but could be Dargaville. |
| SIMONSEN, Frank Rasmus | 208540 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born 12 Apr 1924. Previous service in Army and RNZAF during WWII. Had WWII service in RNZAF with Service No 434219. Kayforce replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington 14 May 1952 and arrived in Japan 17 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 21 May 1952. Served in 16 Fd Regt but Bty or appointment not known. Promoted to Lance Bombardier during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and arrived at Wellington on Teal flight 8 Dec 1953. Served overseas one year Discharged from Kayforce 6 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Masterton in 1996. Died Carterton 17 Oct 2013. Age 89 years. Buried Greytown Cemetery, South Wairarapa, ex-service personnel section. |
| SIMONSEN, Owen George | 14746 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Whakatane on 12 Apr 1928. Employed as a clerk in Whakatane. Entered the RNZN on 9 Apr 1953 on an eight-year engagement as a probationary Stores Assistant (PySA). He trained in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Stores Assist on 9 Nov 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 3 Mar 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 but he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 22 Nov 1955. Discharged BNPS on 16 Jul 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SIMONSEN, Terence Richard | 15159 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Masterton 15 May 1939. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 12 Aug 1954. After completing his initial training he was drafted to Hawea as Boy 1st Class on 12 Jul 1955. He advanced to Junior Seaman on 1 Jan 1956 but blotted his record on 9 Jan 1956. He was returned to Hawea 25 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Feb 1956 and departed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrolling and escort duties. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 18 Nov 1956 and RTNZ 8 May 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NGSM (M). Not qualified for PJM. Discharged BNPS. Died 26 March 2012 aged 72 years. |
| SIMPSON, David | 14566 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington, on 10 Jun 1935. Employed as a forester before he entered the RNZN on 8 Sep 1952 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After initial training he served in Philomel and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 10 Dec 1952. He served in Black Prince 3 Mar–28 Nov 1953 and was posted to Philomel on 29 Nov 1953. However it appears that he RUN on 27 Nov 1953 from Black Prince. He was removed from the Ship’s books and the RUN has been crossed out then ticked to let it stand. There is nearly a THREE-YEAR gap in his service before there is another entry on his Posting Card showing him in Philomel as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 12 Dec 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) while in sailing from Japan back to Hong Kong and Singapore. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 30 Jun 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 7Jul 1958 and he was next posted to Philomel on 28 Nov 1958 and advanced to Leading Engineering Mechanic on 30 Jun 1959. He served in Lachlan and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 7 Apr 1960 then served in Takapu and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 7 Apr 1961. DEE 9 Jun 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SIMPSON, Herbert Caleb | 208762 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 06/09/2052 | 02/06/2054 | Born 26 Jul 1930. Came from Lower Hutt. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 as a Driver on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for travel to Australia. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington 19 May 1954. SOS Kayforce 17 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lansdowne Court, Masterton 10 Jan 2020 aged 89 years. |
| SIMPSON, Leslie George | 206349 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Oamaru, Otago 19 Oct 1924. Living in Oamaru before enlisting in Jayforce. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.121 as a Private in 2 Bn with Service No 636128. Labourer in Oamaru. On RTNZ went to north Island. Came from Railway Farm in Taihape. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and after training Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt but appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 (ER 68) for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2797 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Taihape. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whanganui 30 Apr 2003. (This may conflict with another Leslie George Simpson.) |
| SIMPSON, Richard Andrew | 206393 | Mr | NZ Base HQ Welfare Sec | YMCA | 10/12/2050 | 03/11/2052 | Born Wellington 28 Jul 1930. Previous service in RNZAF. YMCA Secretary, Ohakea. Attested circa 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Worked from NZ Base HQ YMCA Field Secretary 1950–51. Went to 10 Company RNZASC and visited 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned 30 Oct 1952 and deplaned Wellington 3 Nov 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Ordained as an Anglican Minister 10 Feb 1957. Regular Force Chaplain 1963–1978. Later Canon, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul 1988, Reverend Canon Emeritus 1991. Living in Wellington 1999. Returned to Korea with Veterans Pilgrimage group in 2001. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 20 Aug 2021 aged 91 years. |
| SIMPSON, Thomas Alexander | 1182 | Commander (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Sunderland, England on 30 Apr 1912. It appears that he came to NZ as a young man. He was employed as a farmhand before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 30 Sep 1932 as a Stoker 2nd Class. After initial training in Philomel he was drafted to HMS Dunedin on 31 Jan 1933–20 Jan 1937 except while on course in HMAS Cerberus 1 May–8 Sep 1936. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 30 Jun 1933. He was recommended as a Mechanic Candidate in Sep 1936. He next served in HMS Achilles 21 Jan 1937 and advanced to Leading Stoker on 16 Apr 1937. He was in Philomel 11 Apr 1937–14 Jan 1938 then returned to Achilles where he advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 9 Oct 1938 followed by service in HMS Leander and Philomel. Tom Simpson served in HMAS Cerberus possibly as a student then as an instructor from 6 Jul 1939 to 16 Apr 1941 he was advance to Stoker Petty Officer on 9 Oct 1939. back in NZ he served in Philomel and was re-rated Mechanic 2nd Class on 28 Mar 1941 and to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 26 Sep 1941. He was next drafted to HMS Leander for 4 Jun 1941–1 Nov 1943. In Jul 1943 Leander was fighting with US ships and participated in the night battle against Japanese ships in the battle of Kolombangara. She helped destroy a Japanese cruiser but was herself severely damaged by a Japanese ‘Long Lance‘ torpedo and suffered 26 fatal casualties. The crew managed to save the ship and after temporary repairs came back to NZ and then sailed to the USA for complete repair work. She took no further part the War with NZ Forces. He then served in Philomel and Hinau. He was promoted on 1 Mar 1944 to Acting Warrant Mechanician. He then served in Philomel, Cook, Arbutus and sailed on 25 May 1946 in Achilles to Britain where on arrival he underwent a further course in HMS Victory. He come back to NZ in Bellona which was part completion of his course. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 16 Dec 1946–10 Aug 1949. He was promoted Lieutenant (Engineering) on 1 Apr 1948 with seniority of 17 Mar 1946. For his wartime service he was awarded to 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. He then served in Taupo, Tutira as Flotilla Engineer Officer and Philomel and was Assistant Director of Naval Engineering in the Navy Office in Wellington. Appointed to Bellona in Jun 1952 and was promoted Acting Lieutenant Commander (Engineering). He was briefly in Philomel and then returned to Bellona on 16 Jan 1953 and serving as Acting Lieutenant Commander (Engineer) in Oct 1953. Elected a Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers on 5 Oct 1954. He sailed to Britain in this vessel when she was returned to the RN, Appointed MBE (Mil) NY Hons of 1956. Part of the citation reads, “His continuous and sustained leadership, unfailing patience and high standard of conduct have been an inspiring example to the Engine Room Department and have directly influenced the present high morale of the personnel under him.” He was appointed to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and RTNZ in her. Promoted Commander (Engineer) on 30 Jun 1956. He remained in Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he was appointed to Black Prince on 25 Jul 1958. Appointed to in Tamaki 16 May 1960 and completed the remainder of his service in various appointments in that station including Base Engineer Officer. Released from the RNZN on 29 Apr 1962 and was placed on the Retired List on 30 Apr 1962. Perhaps his big dis appointment was not being able to obtain an exchange with the RN when he was Assistant Director of Naval Engineering in Wellington. Later entitled to /awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SIMS, Brian Vernon | 13383 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, on 10 Dec 1933. Employed as a nursery worker before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as a Boy 1st Class on 8 May 1951. He then served in Kaniere and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Jun 1951, Philomel and Bellona again. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Jul 1952. In Jul 1953 he was sent to HMAS Watson followed by HMAS Cerberus and returned to Philomel on 26 Nov 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korea. She RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he remained aboard until 8 Aug 1955. Served in Pukaki 9–12 Aug 1955 then he returned to Kaniere on 13 Aug 1955. There is a time gap with DTBR and he next served in HMS Newcastle (light cruiser) to 21 Sep 1955. Did she come to New Zealand for a short visit. He then served in Kaniere, Philomel 15 Nov 1955–2 Apr 1957, then drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr– Jul 1957. Endeavour had arrived in Sydney to replenish ammunition and stores for Royalist and he was drafted on 2 Jul 1957 to Endeavour but was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jul–29 Nov 1957. He is next shown as serving in Royalist on 30 Nov 1957 where he perhaps joined her in Hong Kong before she left to return to Singapore. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 13 Oct 1958–26 Nov 1959. DEE 9 Dec 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SIMSON, Dick | 208823 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Blenheim 28 Mar 1925. Previous service in Army then in the RNZAF (Aircraftman 2nd Class–235 days in New Zealand 64 days overseas. Discharged 26 Dec 1945). Served in BCOF Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 11 Oct 1952. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned from Qantas flight at Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Embarked Sasebo for travel to Korea where he entered on 10 Mar 1953. Clerk in 16 Fd Regt HQ. Later Staff Sergeant. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 190 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1954. Died Kandahar, Masterton, 26 Jan 2007 aged 81 years. |
| SIMSON, William Frater | 206711 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned as a Gunner at Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and entered Korea 7 May 1952. Battery and appointment in the Bty not known. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 12 Nov 1953 and deplaned Wellington 14 Nov 1953. Served overseas one year 197 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2799 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Taita, Lower Hutt. |
| SINCLAIR, Earl | 206940 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born 26 Jan 1929. Came from Hastings. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. His training for Korea was mainly conducted in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Emplaned 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 17 May 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier during his service in Korea. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2019. |
| SINCLAIR, Ian Livingstone | 205276 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2051 | Born Taihape 4 Mar 1926.Farmer from Taihape. Previous service in BCOF, Japan 1946–47 (653089, Driver NZASC. Student from Taihape. Next-of-kin Dr D.L. Sinclair, Taihape.) Serving in Territorial Force 1950. TSFD to Kayforce and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Commanded a section of the Transport Platoon with 16 Fd Regt's second line ammunition. ETD Iwakuni 2 Sep 1951 for RTNZ and arrived in country on 6 Sep 1951. Served in Korea 290 days. Discharged 4 Oct 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Taihape. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Warkworth 18 Jul 2011 aged 84 years. |
| SINEL, Thomas Edwin | 15417 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Gisborne on 19 Nov 1937. Employed as a farm hand in the Gisborne area. Entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 on an eight-year engagement as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 29 Jun 1956. Kaniere RTNZ on 9 May 1957 and he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 9 Oct 1957. Discharged BNPS on 8 Dec 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Gisborne, 16 Jan 2008 aged 70 years. |
| SINGER, Brian Gavin | 820858 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/09/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Probably did time in a CMT intake. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Served mainly in the Armistice area near the Imjin River. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 121 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2801 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SINGH, Sonny | 204610 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil Air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Apr 1953. Served most of his time in this unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2802 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ngongotaha, Rotorua. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| SINTON, Donald John | 203576 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born 5 Jan 1929. Came from Auckland. Was employed on the Ruakituri Station, Wairoa before he enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day for training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. First posted to NZ Reinf Trg Battery as Vehicle mechanic. Also served briefly in 162 Bty. To be RTNZ for medical reasons ETD from Japan 16 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jul 1951 for RTNZ via the Australian Medical Forces Wing at the General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Arrived Auckland and after further treatment was discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 16 Aug 1989. |
| SINTON, Neville Vaughn | 13434 | Seaman Boy | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Gisborne 9 May 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN 21 Sep 1950. One of the many 16-year-old Seaman-Boys that served during the Korean War. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Served as Seaman Gunner on board ship. Travelled to Korean waters via Suva and RTNZ 19 Mar 1953 via Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission souvenir handbook. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SINTON, Rex Harold Robert | 206288 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 27/07/2051 | Born Gisborne on 22 May 1926. Previous service in Cook Battalion, Home Guard then served in RNZN with Service No 9814. Served in HMS Indomitable, a modified Illustrious-class aircraft carrier. Claimed Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal. Horse breaker at Ruakituri Station, Wairoa, before joining Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon, RNZASC on arrival in country. Elbow jammed in truck door after accident. Admitted 6th Fd Amb and then TSFD to BCGH, Kure. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jul 1951 for RTNZ for medical reasons via AMF Wing Repatriation Gen Hosp Concord, NSW and disembarked from Teal flight ex Sydney at Wellington 27 Jul 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wairoa. He was a member of the Wairoa Club which sent food parcels to three members of their club who were serving in Korea T.L. Beattie, L.F. Liddington and himself. Died Wairoa 24 Apr 2003 aged 76 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which were sent to family. |
| SINTON, Roy Douglas | 211226 | Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ | NZ Audit Dept | 18/03/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Gisborne 28 Oct 1927. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and flew by flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 21 Mar 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as Auditor, 21 Aug 1953. Promoted Captain, 21 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Whenuapai 21 Dec 1954. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps, 21 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and is entitled to KWSM. Died Taupo 27 Jun 1982 aged 54 years. |
| SIPSON, Charles Henry | 13341 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Grimsby, Lincolnshire, UK, 13 Jun 1922. Employed as a baker before he entered the RN on 18 Jun 1940 as an Assistant Cook with Service No D/MX 72963. He served in several shore stations before he was drafted to Renown (battleship) on 20 Aug 1941–12 Sep 1942. He advanced to Cook on 18 Sep 1941 and to Leading Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) on 22 Jun 1942. During his time in Renown she provided cover for inbound and outbound convoys QP123 and PQ8 to the Soviet Union and was an escort for carriers taking aircraft to be flown off to Malta. Sixty-two aircraft arrived safely. He served in Drake (shore base) 13 Sep–16 Oct 1942 while Renown was under refit and returned to her on 17 Oct 1942–28 Jun 1946. He advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) on 16 Oct 1945. During this part of his service aboard Renown participated in Operation Torch, brought Winston Churchill and his staff back to Britain from the Quebec Conference in Sep and took them to the Cairo Conference in Nov. Renown then sailed to join the Eastern Fleet at Colombo in Jan 1944. From then until the end of the war she participated in support for the air strikes against the Japanese at Sabang (Sumatra) the Nicobar and Andaman Islands. She was under refit at Durban Dec 1944–Jan 1945 and was recalled to Britain in March least the Remaining German heavy ships make a final strike. Renown reached Rosyth on 15 Apr 1945 and she was placed in reserve in May 1945. Leading Cook (Seamen) (Temporary) Sipson remained in Renown and was released from the RN on 28 Jun 1946. His WWII awards are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. On 25 Jun 1951 he entered the RNZN at Maori as a Cook (Seamen). He advanced Leading Cook (Seamen) on 26 Jun 1951 and was in HMS Drake while waiting for passage to NZ He returned to Maori and then travelled to NZ. He may have travelled by civilian ship. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel advancing to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 9 Oct 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korea. She RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 5 Nov 1953–3 Nov 1954. He then served in Lachlan, Tamaki, Philomel, Kaniere and Black Prince. He then served in Royalist and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 28 Aug 1960 and served in Taranaki Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged to RA 8 Nov 1965. Awarded Korea Medal (18 Dec 1953) UN Korea Medal (8 Jul 1953) and RN LS&GC Medal 12 Dec 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SISLEY, Rex Ambrose | 206261 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 24 Nov 1925. Previous service in the RNZAF aircrew (Service No 439961). Trained as a wireless operator (2Wireless School Calgary, Alberta) and air gunner in Canada and was RTNZ for further training before deployment overseas but the war ended. Enlisted in KMB on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Command Post Wireless Operator 16 Fd Regt HQ Signals Troop (George Troop). Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and then had to withdraw to 38th Parallel when the Chinese came into the war. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Initially returned to New Plymouth. Awarded Defence Medal 1939–45, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was a member of the Whangamomona Domain Board before moving north (NZ Gazette 1 Aug 1962 p.1079). Living at Paihia in 2004. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SIU HAM KIN | 0 | Acting Chief Petty Officer Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| SIVEWRIGHT, Jack Larsen | 204275 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 24/06/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Uncertain whether he was posted to 10 Tpt Coy or to Div HQ Tpt Coy. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 51 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. A Jack Sivewright was born 17 Jun 1922 and died 1 Feb 2011. Is this the same man? |
| SKEDDAN, James Taylor | 819104 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ Attached Brit Com BOD | RNZAOC | 19/02/2056 | 20/06/2056 | Born Wellington during 1930. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce for duty on Stocktaking Project at BOD Japan for 6–8 months. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 28 Feb 1956. M/I to NZ Component BCFK and CTBA to Brit Com BOD Jun 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. SOS Kayforce 2 Jul 1956 and re-posted to Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Wellington 22 Jul 1977 |
| SKEDGWELL, Leslie Newton | 206561 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Stratford 9 Jun 1929. Labourer for Ngaire Dairy Company, Stratford. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Travelled from Darwin to Japan by Qantas aircraft to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for travel by ship to Korea, disembarked Pusan and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 29 Jan 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1953. Related to but not brother of N.F.H. SKEDGWELL. Died Stratford 31 Oct 1986 aged 56 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SKEDGWELL, Norton Frederick Henry | 712228 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 19/03/2055 | Born Stratford, 24 Dec 1930. Enlisted circa 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 9 May 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. TDFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 9 Nov 1954. Went AWOL 6¼ hours and awarded 7 days CB and auto forfeiture of one day’s pay. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and flew by Teal to NZ deplaning 19 Mar 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2808 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Stratford. He died Stratford, Taranaki 9 Dec 1995 aged 64. And was buried in Stratford. Related to but not brother of L N SKEDGWELL. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SKEEN, Robert Frederick Wilson | 203979 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Auckland 16 Dec 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZRTU then to NZ Base HQ for Clerks Course in Singapore 3 May 1952. Flown to Singapore and returned to NZ Base HQ the same way. M/I to NZRTU ex Clerks Course Singapore 12 Jul 1952 and M/I 16 Fd Regt 21 Jul 1952. Gunners Feeney, Cope and Skeen were sent on the course together. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ having been posted to a unit in Singapore for a course and completing the required qualifying service. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Feb 1953 for TRNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 249 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Medal despatched 14 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2809 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Howick, Auckland. Died Christchurch, 16 Dec 2002 on his 73rd birthday. |
| SKELTON, Hugh Andrew | 14563 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Reefton on 28 Feb 1935. Employed as a carrier before he entered the RNZN on 18 Sep 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. Basic training completed he was drafted to Black Prince on 15 Mar–25 Nov 1953 followed by service in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 26 Nov 1953–15 Feb 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 21 Feb 1955 but this ship as already in Japanese waters and was at Sasebo on 21 Feb 1955. He is next shown in HMS Newcastle (no date given to when he joined her) but he is shown as leaving Newcastle on 21 Sep 1955. Did he travel to Japan in HMS Newcastle and was involved in shelling Malayan Communist targets in Jun and Aug 1955. Able Seaman Skelton is shown in Philomel on 22 Sep 1955 and back in Kaniere on 22 Sep 1955 as well and remained in her until 19 Jan 1956. Drafted to Philomel 20 Jan 1956 then to Tamaki on 19 Oct 1956 then to Stawell on 30 Apr 1957. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 31 Oct 1958 but relinquished this rate on 27 Oct 1959. Served in Tamaki as an Able Seaman 28 Oct 1959–11 Oct 1960. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 12 Oct 1960 but again relinquished this rate on 23 Jan 1961. DEE 27 Feb 1961. It is not known if his time in HMS Newcastle qualified for the award of the UN Korea Medal or the GSM1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. |
| SKELTON, Winter Garth | 816381 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 18/02/2058 | His name is listed in Electrical Division of the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Handbook. The ship sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. He was in the ship 17–25 May 1957 for passage to HMAS Cerberus where he was to attend courses. He did not go to Malaya, Japan or Korea. RTNZ on 19 Feb 1958 at the end of the courses in Cerberus. His name is included here to show he did not go to Korea in HMNZS Royalist. |
| SKERRETT, Noel Patrick | 970859 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Serving TF soldier. His training appears to have been mainly in Burnham Camp. Emplaned 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood and travelled to Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 183 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2810 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SKILTON, Vincent George (Vin) | 30162 | Temporary Major | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/10/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born Wellington 17 Oct 1916. Served in Territorial Force 1934–44. Served in RNZN 1944–46. Medals for naval service not known at this time. Regular Force from 1947–68. Served in BCOF, Japan 1947–48. (577434, Temporary Lieutenant, HQ Base. Civil occupation Chauffeur. Next-of-kin Mrs M.E. Skilton (wife) Johnsonville.) Relinquished appointment of Chief Instructor RNZA, Burnham Camp and appointed to Kayforce 30 Sep 1952. Kayforce 1952–53. Awarded Military Cross as Capt, Temporary Major (London Gazette, 1 Jun 1953) “…the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea, during the period 1st July, 1952, to 28th February, 1953”. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force soon after his return to NZ. Later Lieutenant Colonel. Retired 28 Aug 1968. Died Mangakino 15 Oct 1988. Buried Mangakino Public Cemetery. |
| SKINNER, Thomas Edward | 327064 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 19 May 1932. His civilian occupation was a Laboratory Assistant in Auckland. Thomas Skinner joined the RNZNVR on 14 Sep 1950 and was a regular attender at parades and training. He was chosen as a Naval Reserve member of Black Prince's Telegraphist 's crew for the Coronation Contingent in 1953. Thomas Skinner was presented with the ERII Coronation Medal by Her Majesty in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately this medal was later lost when moving to a new house. He applied for enlistment for Continuous Service when the ship RTNZ. He entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 7 Sep 1953 while in Black Prince. Drafted to Irirangi 25 Feb 1953–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 and served in Korean waters returning to Auckland 21 May 1956. He later served in Endeavour and twice in Royalist. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jul 1959 and to L.R.O. on 1 Mar 1960. DEE 6 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SKIPPER, Jack | 206562 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2811 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. Died New Plymouth, 3 May 1999. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SKIPPS, Thomas | 204360 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 21/11/2052 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement between 21 and 23 Feb 1952. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) to fly to Sydney. Flew from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 or 18 Nov 1952 for RTNZ on compassionate reasons and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1952. |
| SKLENARS, Robert Graham | 204500 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 08/09/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born Otorohanga on 2 Jun 1930. Attested in Kayforce on 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Completed journey travelling by Qantas via New Guinea and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Bulldozer driver operator. Also served in HQ 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954. RTNZ by a similar route to his outward journey. SOS Kayforce 25 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living in Otorohanga in 2004. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Died Otorohanga 9 Feb 2007 aged 77 years. |
| SLATER, William Abraham | 208288 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Liverpool UK, on 14 Jun 1926. Three years previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Lance Corporal Cook, ‘C’ Transport Platoon. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Wanted to return to Korea for further service but was not accepted. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Bluff 4 May 2017 aged 91 years. |
| SLEVIN, Roy Edward | 203751 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as a Field Regiment Clerk. Emplaned Iwakuni on 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and Discharge. Came back to NZ Via Australia and deplaned Auckland on 16 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Returned initially to Pukekohe. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2815 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Pukekohe. Died Avondale, Auckland, 27 Aug 2009. |
| SMART, Richard John | 34905 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 25/06/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Wellington 24 Feb 1932. Serving Regular Force soldier. Regular Force soldier from the Main Ordnance Depot at Trentham selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a Storeman. Emplaned 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Jun 1953. Appears to have left NZ as a member of the 7th Reinforcements. Posted to NZ Base HQ and was attached FAP to Brit Com Main Ordnance Depot Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 133 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Dec 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMEATH, Thorold Robert | 203665 | Temporary Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Tauranga on 5 Jun 1925. Enlisted in KMB and entered camp on 29 Aug 1950. Promoted Temporary Sergeant as Survey Sergeant prior to embarkation. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Sergeant 9 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Jul 1951 for RTNZ to attend an OCTU course at Waiouru Camp. Deplaned Auckland 18 Jul 1951 to attend commissioning selection course. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked for Korea 19 Sep 1951. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Regimental Signal Officer, 6 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ by air and deplaned 18 Dec 1952. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List (RNZA) 18 Feb 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Thames 21 Oct 2013 aged 88 years. |
| SMILER, Hani | 24557 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | May have been born in Gisborne 24 Apr 1930. Living in Wellington before he enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served in Korea one year 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Hamilton 24 Jan 1995 aged 64 years. Buried in Hamilton Park Cemetery. |
| SMITH, Adrian John | 688147 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 26/07/2054 | 07/04/2056 | May have completed CMT Training. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Where he was posted is not known. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2812 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Petone, Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, Alan George | 208589 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Waihi 2 Jan 1930. Labourer at Finnegan Freezing Works, Balclutha. Attested 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal Ararangi flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 and entered Korea 29 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on the same day. Battery not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving on Teal flight at Wellington 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 281 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Went to Oamaru. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Invercargill, 4 Apr 2010 aged 80 years. |
| SMITH, Alan Graham | 204374 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 30/06/2052 | 03/03/2055 | Born 10 Nov 1921. Came from Rotorua. Previous service in the RNZAF. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jul 1952. Served in several RNZASC nits in Korea. Completed his original term and was accepted for an additional period of 12 months. Elected to take his furlough leave in Japan 19 Feb–18 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955. Served overseas two years 266 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jun 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2818 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Rotorua. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 1980. |
| SMITH, Alexander George | 13038 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 21/10/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Lower Hutt 8 Jan 1930. Tussock grubber from Sockburn, Christchurch. Enlisted in the RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 for a term of five years in the rate of Ordinary Seaman. Initial sea service was in Bellona from Jan to 27 Sep 1950. Attended a T.D.3 course at HMAS Rushcutter 21 Oct 1950 to 29 Mar 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 4 Dec 1950. According to his service records he was drafted to Hawea on 30 Mar 1951, but she had sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951. Did he join the ship when it went to Korea via Australia or did he travel by some other means and join his ship in Japan? Between 1 May and 9 Oct 1951 he served in Rotoiti in the Torpedo–Anti Submarine role, then TSFD to Taupo on 10 Oct 1951 just in time to take passage back to this country as Taupo RTNZ 21 Oct 1951, 11 days after he joined the ship. He remained in Taupo until 2 Nov 1951. He was next drafted to Hawea 3 Nov 1951 but came ashore 10 Mar 1951. He was DEE PUNS on 15 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Christchurch circa 2002. Died at Resthaven, Christchurch on 7 Sep 2018 aged 88 years. |
| SMITH, Alexander John Nicholas | 820032 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Kawhia, Northland, on 6 Jun 1934. Employed as a labourer at Tauranga. Entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as a Stoker on an eight-year engagement. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 8 Mar–15 Jun 1954 then to Kaniere on 16 Jan 1954. He advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Back in NZ he was in Black Prince for only 13 days then returned to Kaniere 28 Jun 1955–18 Jan 1956. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Jun 1956. Continued in Lachlan, Philomel and Irirangi and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Jun 1957. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until posted to Black Prince on 6 Oct 1958. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 10 Nov 1958. He continued to serve in Philomel, Black Prince again and Lachlan where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 10 Nov 1959. He served again in Philomel and Lachlan and was DEE on 16 Sep 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died Paeroa 16 Jun 2012, aged 78 years. |
| SMITH, Alfred Bruce Laird | 4982 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Taumarunui on 14 Jan 1926. Employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN on 14 May 1942 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 1 Oct 1942. Served in Philomel 6 May–11 Jun 1943. He was on a 12–year engagement from 14 Jan 1944 but this was reduced to six years from 1 Apr 1946. Drafted to Leander 12 Jun 1943 and was in her at the Battle of Kolombangara, off Guadalcanal, when she was damaged by a Japanese Long Lance torpedo. Temporary repairs were made and she came to NZ for further repairs and sailed on 15 Nov 1943 from Auckland to Boston, USA for major repairs and re-arming. He was then sent to Britain where he was drafted very briefly to Achilles on 8–18 Jan 1944. He then served in the RN in HMS Drake and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist and then to Telegraphist on 14 Jan 1944. He returned to Philomel on 13 Nov 1945 then served in the Naval signal station at Waiouru (later known as Irirangi) 23 Feb 1946–3 Sep 1948. Served in Naval Office Wellington 4 Sep 1948–11 Nov 1949. He served in Kiwi, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus (11 Feb–21 May 1950) and returned to Philomel. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 21 Jun 1950. Drafted to Bellona 29 Aug 1950–18 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval Force in Korean waters. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 and he then served in Philomel until DEE on 7 May 1952. His WWII service awards are not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Auckland 11 Aug 1996 aged 69 years. |
| SMITH, Andrew Godfrey | 208763 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born Melbourne, Australia, 3 Jan 1930. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Served in 163 Bty as Battery Signaller. Promoted Lance Bombardier 17 Jul 1953 and to Bombardier on 9 Aug 1953. Appointed Battery Signal Sergeant 24 Dec 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for return to Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce in Australia 9 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Austin Francis | 814272 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 09/11/2054 | Born Auckland 24 Jan 1932. Was called up for first intake of Compulsory Military training. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 14 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953 and entered Korea 23 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU. Employment during his tour of duty unknown apart from that he attended a Projectionist Course at Div HQ. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2819 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Kaiapoi. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SMITH, Barry William | 208990 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 26/03/2056 | Born Sydney, NSW, Australia 16 May 1929. Appears to have come from Invercargill. Attested 29 Apr 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcement. Underwent Corps training in Burnham camp. Travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington and then by overnight train to Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hasting flight for travel to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned circa 18 Mar 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood. Christchurch 26 Mar 1956. Served in Korea one year 235 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 May 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2820 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Otatara, Invercargill. Died Invercargill, 1 Dec 1997 aged 58 years. |
| SMITH, Bernard Eric | 12963 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 05/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Kaikoura on 12 Nov 1933. He was a schoolboy prior to entering the RNZN on 5 May 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 12 Feb 1950. Drafted to Pukaki 16 May 1950 but was TSFD to Tutira on 2 Jul 1950. Both Tutira and Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 but Tutira did not come back to NZ until 30 May 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 12 May 1951. On RTNZ Bernard was posted to Bellona on 24 Aug 1951–29 May 1952. This was followed by service in Philomel where he advanced to Able Seaman on 12 Jul 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training 29 Aug–22 Dec 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel until 30 Jul 1953 and he was then drafted to Tui on 31 Jul 1953. He returned to Philomel 8 Sep 1954 and a few days later, on 11 Sep 1954 he was back in Tui. Discharged BNPS on 28 May 1955. His posting card shows the award of the UN Korea Medal on 24 Jun 1953. He probably received the Korea Medal about six months later. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Brian Cecil | 818861 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Brian Smith was born Kaiapoi on 24 Mar 1934. He enlisted in the RNZN on 18 May 1953 as an Assistant Cook. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and then Philomel until 16 May 1954. Drafted to Lachlan on 17 May 1954 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) the same day. He served in Philomel, Irirangi and Black Prince prior to drafting on 25 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained aboard until 22 Sep 1958. Drafted to Philomel on 23 Sep 1958 and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) on 27 Nov 1958. In 1960 he was sent to Maori as a crewman to bring Otago to Auckland join the RNZN Fleet. Advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen) on 1 Sep 1959. He also served in Tamaki, Philomel and Endeavour 6 Dec 1962–12 Jul 1964 and may have made two voyages to Antarctica. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 6 Dec 1962. Discharged by Purchase on 14 Jul 1964. After leaving the RNZN he enlisted in the Army on 5 Oct 1965 as an RNZASC Cook 3 Star (Provisional) with the rank of Temporary Corporal and was posted HQ 1 Tpt Coy at Fort Cautley, Devonport. On 25 Sep 1967 he was posted from Catering Manager to NCO i/c Officers Kitchen as a Temporary Sergeant. Posted from Static Pl, HQ CRASC to 16 Fd Regt (Reinf Trg Element) and emplaned Whenuapai on 10 Nov 1967 for service in South Vietnam. Deplaned Vung Tau 12 Nov 1967 and was taken on strength on 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, as Sergeant Cook. He emplaned Vietnam during Sep 1968 and deplaned Whenuapai 17 Sep 1968 and was posted back to HQ CRASC, Fort Cautley. He was released at his own request on 14 Oct 1969. Awarded Vietnam Medal and South Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZGSM (V), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died North Shore Hospital, Auckland, on 1 Apr 2021 aged 86 years. |
| SMITH, Brian Leonard | 592430 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | NZAPC | 18/11/2053 | 23/06/2055 | Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Nov 1952 on Solent flying boat to Sydney then flew to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ then M/O from NZ Base HQ on Tour of Duty to 1 Comwel Div 4 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1955 for RTNZ and Discharge, Deplaned Auckland 23 Jun 1955. Served in Korea one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Aug 1955 and posted to TF unit. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2821 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in New Plymouth. Died New Plymouth 9 Jun 2011. |
| SMITH, Campbell Lawrie | 207742 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Opunake 19 Jul 1926. His full name was Lawrie Aitcheson Campbell Smith. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in Kayforce Main Body. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZA and served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt probably as a gun number. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Oct 1952. Initially went to Foxton Beach on discharge. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 9 Feb 1990 aged 63 years and is buried in Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North |
| SMITH, Carl Meredith | 207682 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born 3 Dec 1925. Came from Ashburton. Served in aircrew in RNZAF during WWII and after the war served in RNZN. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Photographed at a baseball stadium in Manila Dec 1950 while on the way to Japan. This photo was published in the Auckland Weekly News late 1950. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Battery or task not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 179 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2822 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Temuka. Died Christchurch, 26 Aug 2004. |
| SMITH, Charles Arthur (Charlie) | 12430 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hove, Sussex, UK, on 30 Mar 1914. He was training to be an optician before he entered the RN on 19 Sep 1932 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 83170. His training commenced in Pembroke and soon after he was drafted to Titania (submarine depot ship) on 21 Feb 1933. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 19 Sep 1933. Virtually his entire career in the RN was served in submarines or in Dolphin, the RN Submarine School. He served in HMSub Osiris, HMSub Swordfish, HMSub Ursula in which he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 8 Nov 1938. He served in Ursula until 30 Jun 1939 when he was drafted to HMSub Triad 1 Jul–20 Jun 1940. He advanced to Leading Stoker on 8 Nov 1939. Drafted to HMS Dolphin 26 Jan–31 Dec 1940. This posting was fortunate for Leading Stoker Smith as Triad disappeared in the Mediterranean with the loss of all hands. Drafted to HMSub Thrasher on 1 Jan 1941–17 Nov 1942 and sailed for the Mediterranean. Advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 21 Mar 1941. Thrasher successfully sunk an axis supply ship and was then attacked by depth charges and aerial bombing. She managed to escape and was lying submerged when her captain heard a most unwelcome noise. This was found to be caused by two bombs which had penetrated the casing. These had to be removed. Lieutenant Roberts and Petty Officer Gould (Coxswain) volunteered to remove the bombs and did so. Two VCs were awarded for this action and is well worth reading further detail. Stoker Petty Officer Smith was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, “For bravery and skill in successful patrols in H.M. Submarine Thrasher” Published in 4th Supplement to London Gazette, 19 Jan 1943. This was one of six DSMs awarded to this ship. Thrasher returned to Britain on 6 Dec 1942 and he was then posted to Dolphin on 18 Mar 1943. His next vessel was Stoic (S-class sub) 9 Apr 1943–24 May 1945, which was sent to join the Eastern Fleet and conduct offensive patrols in the Indian Ocean and Malacca Straits. Stoic had some good results against Japanese vessels. Stoic returned to Dolphin on 30 Nov 1944. The Submarine Depot ships with which he was involved HMS Maidstone and HMS Forth both submarine depot ships. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 21 Dec 1945. His WWII service awards may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered in RNZN at Cook in London on 2 Jan 1949 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced on the next two-days to Leading Stoker Mechanic and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Tutira 4 May–20 Sep 1949. On arrival in NZ he served in Tamaki, Rotoiti, Kiwi and Philomel. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 14 Oct 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Tamaki and advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 May 1955. Served in Black Prince and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was a member of the crew that took her back to the UK for return to the RN on 16 Apr 1956. The next day 17 Apr 1956 he became a member of the crew that brought Royalist back to NZ. Royalist was involved in the Suez Affair in 1956. Service in Royalist ended on 31 Mar 1957. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki and was discharged to RA on 2 Jan 1959. Awarded Korea Medal 2 Mar 1954, UN Korea Medal 23 Jul 1952 and the Naval LS&GC Medals on 13 Oct 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Later with surname Fullerton-Smith. Parents–Ralph and Mabel Fullerton-Smith. Died Taumarunui 26 Apr 2018 aged 84 years. |
| SMITH, Clarence Douglas | 206563 | ? | NZRTU | ? | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Rank not known. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted initially to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Other service in Korea not known. Emplaned Qantas flight from Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. The flight was via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1953. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Posted to Burnham Camp and served as a Private in C Coy, 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59, Taiping. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died 6 Jun 1973. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and possibly KWSM. Died 6 Jun 1973. Buried Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. (See Compilation of Roll, in the Introduction.) |
| SMITH, Cleo Ronald | 206613 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Nuhaka 19 Oct 1918. Came from Wairoa, East Coast. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 1 Oct 1942 and proposal was to appoint him Support Platoon Commander 17 Platoon, D Coy, 2 Maori Bn. Accepted as 2nd Lieutenant for 2 NZEF and served in Middle East from 14 Aug 1943. Appointed Liaison Officer, HQ 5 Bde. Promoted Lieutenant 31 Mar 1945, 28 (Maori) Bn (No.67427). Posted to the Reserve of Officers 29 Mar 1946. Continued to serve in the Territorial Force after WWII and was promoted Lieutenant with seniority from 2 May 1948. Was accepted as Sergeant to go to Korea. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served with 10 Tpt Coy throughout his tour. Attached to RASC Divisional NCO School for a period in Feb 1953. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp (unknown date) and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 14 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May1953. Later Posted to the Retired List 19 Oct 1964. Died Hamilton, 16 Dec 1994. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. He may have been awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for his WWII service. |
| SMITH, Colin Morris | 206639 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Enlisted circa 17 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. On arrival in Korea was posted 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 12 Nov 1953. SOS Kayforce 20 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living at Trentham, Upper Hutt in Nov 2003. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Conrad Arthur | 207743 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula 16 Jan 1923. Embarked 30 Jul 1946 for previous service in BCOF, Japan. (422366, Private, Infantry Corps. Dairy farmhand from Te Kaha, Eastern Bay of Plenty. Next-of-kin Mrs K. Smith (mother), Duvauchelles Bay, Bank's Peninsula. Discharged from Jayforce 14 Oct 1947. Attested 28 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Jan 1950 and served in 16 Fd Regt. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Accidently injured during Jul 1951 by petrol burns to hand when heater he was refuelling 'blew up'. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb. RTNZ deplaning Wellington 30 Jul 1952 on furlough and re-embarked for Korea on 6 Sep 1952. After further service in Korea he M/I to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. RTNZ in HMNZS Hawea and disembarked Auckland 28 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, David Allen | 814182 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 312 Oct 1935. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Entered Korea circa 5 Sep 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Battery and appointment not known Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 71 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Born 31 Oct 1935 and died in Palmerston North 18 Oct 2020 aged 84 years just shy of his 85th birthday. |
| SMITH, Desmond | 206816 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Came from Tauranga. Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). After training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 12 Jun 1952. Embarked Sasebo 13 Jun 1952 for trip to Korea and disembarked Pusan 15 Jun 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 18 Jun 1952. Battery and employment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Served in Korea one year 281 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2827 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Tauranga. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Desmond Butler | 206259 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born circa 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (650764, Private, Infantry Corps. Tiler from Invercargill. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Smith (mother) Invercargill.) Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 19 May 2017 aged 91 years. |
| SMITH, Desmond Stuart | 30248 | Captain | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 13/03/2052 | 24/06/2053 | Regular Force Officer. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (824358, Lieutenant, NZASC. Clerk from Patea. Next-of-kin Mrs E.T.A. Smith (mother), Patea. Part of the Rear-guard that brought the vehicles home from Japan in 1948. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Appointed Chief Instructor of the RNZASC School at Waiouru. Later Lieutenant Colonel. Retired 10 Mar 1974 from Home Command X List. Died Wellington, 17 Dec 1998. Funeral Service at the Basilica, Hill Street, Wellington. |
| SMITH, Donald Ian | 11232 | Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 19 Feb 1931. Entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. After some training he changed to Signalman Boy. His initial sea service was in Bellona from 11 May 1948. Advanced to Signalman 19 Feb 1949 and then to Ordinary Signalman. Drafted to Taupo 2 Feb 1950 and after a year was drafted to Kaniere and served in that ship until 20 Nov 1951. Served in Philomel. Next sea service was in Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 2 Mar 1953. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Kaniere RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. DEE 18 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Replacement medals issued 18 Sep 1985 when original issues were lost during a change of residence. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North 3 Feb 1908. |
| SMITH, Duncan Macfarlane | 463537 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Glen Massey, near Ngaruawahia on 24 Apr 1936. Employed as a butcher in Ngaruawahia before he entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 26 Jan 1957. After initial training he was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in this ship until drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958. Drafted to Mako on 7 Jul 1959 and remained in her until discharged ‘Free’ on 29 May 1960. Awardedor entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died New Plymouth 29 Jul 2013 aged 77 years. |
| SMITH, Edmond Kenneth | 204713 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 22/01/2055 | Enlisted as a Sapper. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 27 Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 of Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 11–12 Mar 1954. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Applied for compassionate leave and emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jan 1955 and was RTNZ deplaning Auckland 22 Jan 1955. Served in Korea 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Feb 1955. |
| SMITH, Eugene Victor | 783373 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born 31 Jan 1933. Came from Kaio area Northland. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan 9 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy circa 13 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged 15 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2829 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Kaeo. Died Kaeo, Northland, 4 Aug 1995. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) |
| SMITH, Francis | 922102 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Came from Clinton, South Otago. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Jun 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O to RNZASC. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and then flew by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to Auckland deplaning 19 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Feb 1955. Served overseas one year 139 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, Francis Fenton (Smithy or Fen) | 203577 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Auckland 21 Mar 1928. Cabinet Maker for Northern Furnishing Co, Newton, Auckland. Had been in sea cadets and RNZA TF for three years. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 as a Sapper. Underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950. To be Bombardier Temporary Sergeant 7 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea at Pusan 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. To be Sergeant 9 Jun 1951. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Reinf Training Unit for Instructors Course 1 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 9 Jan 1952 and appointed Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Promoted to Staff Sergeant 9 Apr 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Living at Auckland in 2004. Died Papakura 2 Nov 2009 aged 81 years. |
| SMITH, Frederick Jonathon | 208764 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 23/08/2052 | 29/12/2056 | Came from Nuhaka. Previous service in the Army during WWII. Travelled to Korea on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. M/O form NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. M/I from 16 Fd Regt and CTBA11 Nov 1954. Embarked Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville, and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. A Frederick Jonathon Smith died 9 Sep 2003 and is buried in Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington. Is this our Kayforce man? |
| SMITH, George Shelbourne | 208919 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Attested in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Aug 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Unit and subunit not known. Possibly served in 10 Tpt Coy. M/O of his unit to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HM Transport New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney. Completed journey from Australia on Teal aircraft arriving NZ on 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). (See Compilation of Roll, in the Introduction.) |
| SMITH, Glen (Gus) | 208154 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born circa 1928. Came from Cromwell, Otago. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in D Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington at approx 7.30am on 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2833 was sent to an address in Cromwell on 30 Aug 1957. Living at Warkworth in Nov 2001. Died Waikanae, 11 Jul 2006 aged 78 years. Buried Waikanae Services Cemetery. |
| SMITH, Graeme Ashton (Junior) | 207884 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Palmerston North 27 Jan 1929. Enlisted in Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty as Technical assistant. First action was at Naktong in Jan 1951. Also served at Kapyong through to Imjin River, Kangso and Hill 355 areas. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 on Qantas aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Promoted Sergeant during tour. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Sep 1952. Member of the NZ Coronation Contingent in 1953 as a member of the RSA section. Listed as Bombardier in the Coronation Contingent Souvenir booklet. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ER II Coronation Medal and KWSM. Living at Taupo in Nov 2001. Died Taupo 19 Jul 2022 aged 93 years. |
| SMITH, Harold Denys Stockley | 206213 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Wellington 1927. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. This service may have been in the RNZAF in Japan. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2835 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Miramar, Wellington. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Levin 1989 aged 61 or 62 years. |
| SMITH, Herbert Desmond (Des) | 11678 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born New Plymouth on 1 Oct 1931. Went to Central School in New Plymouth then to New Plymouth Boys High. Enlisted in RNZN 6 Nov 1947. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korea with the UN Naval forces. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Was shelled while on operational patrol in the Han River. Captain ordered the anchor cable to be cut to allow the ship to get out of the firing zone in a hurry. Had two winters on operations and had to negotiate pack ice. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Also served in Malayan waters in 1955 during the Malayan Emergency in Black Prince. Unfortunately did not qualify for the Naval GSM. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in New Plymouth in 1996. Died New Plymouth 9 Feb 2011 aged 79 years. |
| SMITH, Herbert Ernest Robert Albert | 12937 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Tauranga on 1 Mar 1933. His occupation was an assistant in the Post Office. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 30 Apr 1949 on a six-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Bellona 15 Sep 1950 having advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Sep 1950. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Nov 1951. He served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 5 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 1 Aug 1953–20 Sep 1954 and then served in Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–11 Feb 1957. DEE 28 Feb 1957. Awarded Korea Medal (14 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Ian Ronald | 12921 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Otaki 3 Nov 1932. Served briefly in the Post & Telegraph Department before joining the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 5 May 1949. Like many of his time his first sea service after his initial training in Tamaki was in Bellona 12 Feb–8 May 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti as Boy 1st Class on 9 May 1950 and served in that ship in Korean waters leaving Auckland on 7 Oct 1970. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on patrol and escort duties. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman and to Able Seaman during this TOD. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter 6 Nov 1951 to 28 Mar 1952. His next ship was Black Prince to which he was drafted 16 Jan–29 Sep 1953. He attended further courses at HMAS Rushcutter 16 Oct 1953–13 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jun 1954 to 27 Nov 1955 and during this time again served in Korean waters on patrolling and escort duties. On RTNZ he served for a brief time at HMNZS Tamaki, Irirangi and Philomel before taking his discharge. DEE 2 Nov 1956 and returned to Otaki. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waitara, 11 Jun 2011 aged 79 years. |
| SMITH, James George | 11160 | Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born New Plymouth on 12 Apr 1926. His occupation before he joined the RNZN on 30 Apr 1946 on a six-year engagement is not known. He entered the service as an Ordinary Seaman and after training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 3 Feb 1947. Advanced to Able Seaman on 30 Mar 1947. He changed his trade to Acting Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 19 Jul 1948 and the rate of Electrical Mechanician 1st Class was confirmed on 1 Dec 1948. He served in Philomel 12 May 1950–18 Jan 1951. Qualified on 16mm projectionist course 27 Sep 1950. This would be very handy while overseas. Drafted on 19 Jan 1951 to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 15 Aug 1951. Served on patrols mainly on west coast Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving at Devonport, Auckland, 8 Mar 1952. DEE 8 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, James Henry Wynne | 3450 | Joiner 4th Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin on 16 Jun 1920. He was employed as a carpenter’s apprentice before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 15 Sep 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Leander 10 Jan 1942 and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Jun 1942. Leander was employed on convoy escorts and was involved in an attack on Rabaul in Feb and was under intense Japanese air attacks. More convoy escort tasks were completed. In Sep 1942 Leander carried out a patrol off Lunga Point, Guadalcanal and came back to NZ as a convoy escort and to have cracked plating in fuel tanks repaired. In Jul Leander was back in the Solomon Islands and took part in the Battle of Kolambangara and was severely damaged by a Japanese Long Lance Torpedo. Leander suffered 27 KIA and 15 wounded. The ship came back to NZ for some temporary repairs and then sailed to for Boston, USA. Able Seaman Smith served in Philomel 19 Oct 1943 and was drafted to Oleo (mine defence tender) based on Philomel and then in boom defence launches until discharged on 10 Nov 1944. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN from shore in Philomel on 6 May 1948 as an Able Seaman. He changed his rate to Acting Joiner 4th Class on 10 Sep 1949 making use of his training as a carpenter’s apprentice earlier. Advanced to Joiner 4th Class on 10 Apr 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 25 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Jul–13 Sep 1952 and advanced to Joiner 3rd Class on 14 Sep 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and his rate was change once more to Acting Shipwright 3rd Class on 14 Jan 1953. Advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 14 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal 14 Dec 1953. Discharged SNLR on 9 Jun 1954. |
| SMITH, James Magnus (Jim) | 12474 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hawera 22 May 1928. He was employed by the Post & Telegraph Department but what position is not known. Enlisted in RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 2 Jun 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman on 31 May 1950. Drafted to the Naval Signal Station at Waiouru (later called Irirangi) 29 Sep 1950–27 Jul 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 28 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 26 Jan 1953. He changed his trade and became an Acting Joiner 4th Class on 18 Mar 1953. He then served in Tamaki 31 Jan–12 Sep 1954 and advanced to JNR4 on 18 Mar 1954. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Waimauku, Northland, 30 Apr 2010 in his 82nd year. |
| SMITH, James Marshall Thain (Jim) | 204447 | Signalman | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/09/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZRTU the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as Regimental Signalman. Attached FAP to Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre (CATC) Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed trip to NZ deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served in Korea two years 51 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Re-joined Regular Force. Also served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, Taiping 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2836 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later Warrant Officer 2nd Class, posted to RNZ Sigs School, Waiouru, Oct 1971. Posted to Papakura Camp (Storeman) 7 Mar 1977. Discharged from the Regular Force 24 Dec 1979 from Papakura Camp. Living at Papakura in Nov 2001. Photographed for AWM 2014. |
| SMITH, James Phillip | 206564 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Napier 3 Dec 1927. Served in BCOF, Japan. (Enlisted in Jayforce 6 Mar 1946. 819555, Gunner, NZA. Departed from NZ 29 May 1946. Served in 25 Field Bty, 4 Fd Regt, RNZA as Survey Specialist. Engineer Cadet from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mr H.J. Smith (father), C/–Post Office, Inglewood.) When Korean War began he enlisted in Kayforce as soon as he could. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Joined the Wahine draft at Darwin after those men had been rescued from the Wahine which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Travelled the rest of the journey to Japan and Korea by air. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Platoon Commander, 9 May 1952. RTNZ 18 Dec 1952 and re-embarked for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Temporary Captain while employed as Company Transport Officer, 8 Jun 1953. Promoted Captain 6 Oct 1953, 2/IC 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC. Discharged in the UK 5 May 1954. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List, 5 May 1954. Served in the Territorial Force in Napier 1955–56. Living at Tauranga 2004. Died Tauranga 18 Aug 2011 aged 83 years. |
| SMITH, John Cecil | 204562 | Craftsman | ? | RNZEME | 18/03/2053 | 14/10/2053 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on flying boat to Sydney. Then flew from Sydney by Qantas, via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. M/I NZRTU on deplanement then pasted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt and sometimes requires in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1953. A John Cecil Smith died in Auckland 27 Dec 2010. Is this a Kayforce Man? |
| SMITH, John Lindsay | 207087 | Captain | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Kumara, Westland 6 Mar 1926. Came from Christchurch. Ex 1 Bn, Canterbury Regt. HE worked for and gained a BA at Canterbury University. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Captain while employed as 2i/c NZ Reinforcements Training Unit, 8 Mar 1953. RTNZ 3 Jul 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 29 Jul 1953. And served in 16 Fd Regt RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. completed the RTNZ deplaning Wellington 19 Feb 1954. SOS Emergency Force 9 May 1954 and enlisted in Regular Force, RNZA, 10 May 1954. Appointed Instructor RNZA, Burnham Camp 10 May 1954. Later 2i/c Poananga’s Battalion. Appointed Battalion 2i/c 11 Dec 1965. GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Served in Vietnam. Later Brigadier DCGS, CBE (NY Hons 1980), CMG (1981) also Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. Retired 1981. Later Director SIS. Living in Wellington in 1999. Died Tauranga 11 Sep 2002 aged 76 years and was given a full military funeral. |
| SMITH, John Nicholas | 203955 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Dunedin 13 Aug 1928. He was a timber machinist for Fletchers at Auckland before enlisting in Kayforce. 2nd Reinforcements. Departed from Whenuapai 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking Kure 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 250 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (Regular) and KWSM. Living in Whangarei in 2003. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, John Tuke | 12428 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/06/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Scarborough, Yorkshire on 29 Mar 1927. He was an apprentice joiner before he entered the RN on 20 Feb 1945 as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Service No C/KX 740414. His training was conducted in Royal Arthur followed by Duke. Having completed his initial training he was drafted to Imperieuse where further training for stokers was conducted in two obsolete battleships. These were Resolution and Revenge which were returned to Britain in 1943 from the British Eastern Fleet as they were too slow for combat against the Japanese warships. He then served in Pembroke and was sent to St Angelo (Malta) on 23 Jun 1945. Advanced to Stoker on 2 May 1947. Drafted to Slinger (the name given to LST3510 in St Angelo) on 16 Sep 1947. He returned to Rosneath and Pembroke and was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve from the RN on 27 Feb 1948. He entered the RNZN at Cook on 3 Jan 1949 as a Stoker Petty Officer and the next day advanced to Stoker Mechanic. Cook became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira and was in the crew which brought the ship to NZ. He remained in her and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served in Philomel 8 Aug 1951–29 Feb 1952 then Tui 1 Mar 1952–19 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 20 Jan–26 Oct 1953 and Bellona 27 Oct 1953–16 Dec 1954. DEE 2 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Keith Arthur | 13433 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch on 28 Dec 1934. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as a Boy 1st Class on 16 Aug 1951. He was then drafted to Rotoiti 17 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Jun 1952. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he remained aboard until 27 Jul 1953. Sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend courses on 30 Jul 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Sep 1953. He returned from Australia on 26 Nov 1953 and served in Philomel until 23 Apr 1954. Drafted to Kiwi 24 Apr 1954–26 Jan 1956. Between 27 Jan 1956 and 17 May 1957 he alternated between Philomel and Black Prince and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman while in Philomel on 3 Apr 1956. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 3 Apr 1957. Drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 7 Jul 1958 but he remained in the ship until 16 Nov 1958. He then served in Philomel 17 Nov 1958 until DEE on 27 Dec 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| SMITH, Keith Richard | 207939 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/08/2053 | Born 20 Nov 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body during late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to NZRTU and then posted 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 21 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Dec 1953. A death in Rotorua on 7 Dec 2020 of a man aged 91 years has been found. Is this our Kayforce Man? |
| SMITH, Keith William | 203692 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His Army Pers Record card shows A (J) but only William Keith Smith is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.15 and Vol.16. AWMM Cenotaph also shows William Keith but not Keith William for service in Japan. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZASC and served in NZ Base HQ Tpt Sec. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned at Auckland on 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2839 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Kaingaroa, Northland. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Kenneth | 12763 | Ordnance Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Manchester, Lancashire, UK, on 17 Jul 1923. Employed as a fitter before he entered the RN on 13 Oct 1942 as an Ordnance Artificer 5 with Service No P/MX 117736. Much of his service was in RN shore stations and after training was drafted to Cottesmore (destroyer) 20 May 1943–16 Mar 1944 and advanced to Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class on 13 Jul 1943. Cottesmore served in the North Sea and in the English Channel. Drafted to Ramillies (battleship) 11 Apr–6 Sep 1944 and was then in Hannibal (shore base in Algiers then at Taranto, Italy) 7 Sep 1944–14 May 1945. He was in shore stations until drafted to Diadem (light cruiser) 8 Oct 1945–18 Mar 1948 and served with the Home Fleet. Advanced to AO3 on 13 Aug 1946. He later served in Excellent, Agincourt and Victory and was released to the Reserve on 31 May 1949. He was awarded 1939–4 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 22 May 1949 which was before his release from the RN. Entered as an OA4 and the next day advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class. Drafted to Tutira and was part of the crew which brought her to NZ. Served in Philomel and Hawea (advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on 13 Jul 1950) before he was drafted to Taupo on 20 Aug 1951–25 Jan 1953. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korea. She RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He then served in Philomel, Bellona and Black Prince where he advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on 13 Jul 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He was a member of the crew that took her back to the UK for return to the RN on 16 Apr 1956. Drafted on 17 Apr 1956 to Royalist but was TSFD to Maori on 16 Jul–12 Sep 1956. He was back in Philomel on 13 Sep 1956. He then served in Black Prince, Philomel and Black Prince again. Drafted to Royalist on 11 Mar 1958 by which time she was In Singapore naval base nearing the end of a two-month refit. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained aboard until 9 Jul 1959. Served in the Artificer Division. Served in Black Prince and Philomel again and was Discharged to RA on 12 Oct 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Kevin Anthony | 15539 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch on 4 Apr 1940. Employed as a baker before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as a Junior Seaman on 26 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 4 Oct 1957. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained aboard until 15 Sep 1958. Drafted to Philomel on 16 Sep 1958 and advanced to Able Seaman on 4 Jan 1959. Served in Stawell until discharged BNPS on 17 Apr 1959. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Died Christchurch 18 Jun 2013 aged 83 years. |
| SMITH, Kevin Murray | 969463 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/12/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Kaitangata, Otago, 28 Jul 1932. Tractor driver for Fleming Co, Gore. Serving TF soldier in 1 Otago Southland Regt. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Dec 1953. Entered Korea 18 Dec 1953 and served with that company until posted to the NZ Roll for a return for compassionate reasons. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas 339 days. Awarded United Nations Medal for Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit (1 Otago Southland Regt). Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, Lawrence Vivian (Vincent) | 203917 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/07/2051 | Born Hamilton 7 Aug 1929. School teacher teaching at the District School, Mataraua, Northland. Enlisted in Kayforce 8 Sep 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Employed in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Served from Pusan to near Seoul. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 8–18 Apr 1951. On discharge from Hospital returned to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, Japan 19 May 1951. To be RTNZ for medical reason ETD 16 Jul 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Jul 1951 for RTNZ via the Australian Medical Forces Wing at the General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Deplaned Auckland 27 Jul 1951 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 230 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Whangarei. Remained under treatment at Whangarei Hospital and at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Rotorua. Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1952. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Whangarei. |
| SMITH, Leslie Horace | 922330 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Dunedin 4 Apr 1931. Serving TF soldier. Dry cleaner and Presser for McDonald's, Balclutha. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 26 Sep 1952. His training for service in Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp Posted to Active Service 11 Dec 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington on 18 Mar 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Mar and M/I Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the next day. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 11 Feb 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 12 Sep 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station 31 May–4 Jun 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954 and emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. RTNZ as a Lance Bombardier. Served overseas one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2842 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Dunedin but was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Mosgiel in 2004. Died Mosgiel 12 May 2020 aged about 90 years. |
| SMITH, Lester Ronald | 206941 | Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 02/09/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born Wellington 17 Jun 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce in Wellington as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 2 Sep 1952 on a Teal Aircraft to Sydney and flew from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as an Armourer in 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment. All his service in Korea was just below the 38th Parallel and finally at the Imjin River area. Played rugby and scored a try against a British team at Hiro in Japan. Was armourer at NZ Base Camp for about six months before returning to New Zealand. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 21 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living at Whangarei in Oct 2005. Died Whangarei 10 Jan 2018 aged 88 years. |
| SMITH, Mervyn James | 203900 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 22/05/2052 | Born Auckland 3 Aug 1926. Previous service in New Zealand during WWII in RNZAF (444124). Branch Manager (Grocery) Stanley Street, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce on 6 Jun 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Artillery Platoon. Also served in NZ Transport Platoon. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Jun 1951 while section commander in Transport Platoon. Went on TOD to NZ Base, Japan, 13–18 Jun 1951. Promoted Corporal/ Temporary Sergeant 22 Oct 1951 and appointed RD (Regimental Driving?) Sergeant where he was responsible for unit rations and NAAFI supplies. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Sep 1951. Promoted Sergeant 12 Jan 1952. Played in the Kayforce Rugby Team that toured Japan in Mar 1952 and was a member of the Commonwealth Rugby Team that toured Japan. M/I from NZRTU and CTBA 31 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 165 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1952. Living Waitakere City 2001. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Norman Matthew | 203762 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Hamilton 4 Nov 1925. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. (648857, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Truck driver from Whangaparaoa. Next-of-kin Mr G.C. Smith (father) Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa.) Embarked 30 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 30 Sep 1947. SOS Jayforce 30 Oct 1947. Truck driver for Runciman Boyd, Whangarei. Also fireman at Whangarei Fire Station. Attested 20 Jun 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. No further information available. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1953. Died Kaitaia, 7 Nov 1996 aged 71 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Owen Rex | 301122 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Kohukohu Northland 1 Oct 1931. Compulsory Military Service Trainee then serving TF soldier. Travelled to Sydney by Teal flight and onwards via Guam to Japan and Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Signals operator, Div Sigs HQ RA and HQ 16 Fd Regt. Served in the Imjin River area. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on the ship New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed the return journey to NZ by air deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZ GSM with clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Korea 1954-1957’. Living at Whakatane in 2004. Died Auckland 29 Dec 2016 aged 85 years. |
| SMITH, Percy Lionel | 211227 | Chaplain | NZ Base HQ | RNZChD | 18/03/2053 | 20/10/2054 | Born Oamaru 29 Jul 1909. Salvation Army Chaplain served in Territorial Force 1936-1951 and completed home service during WWII. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and onwards to Japan by Qantas aircraft. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 26 Mar 1953 and entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Replaced Chaplain McKenzie in Kayforce. Was attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953 until moving to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jun 1953. RTNZ Base HQ 28 Jul 1953 but was soon on his way again. He completed several attachments to 16 Fd Regt and to 10 Tpt Coy during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney, Australia where he had been granted a week's leave to visit the Salvation Army HQ in that city. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 20 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 219 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Dec 1954 and posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Promoted Chaplain 2nd Class 17 Jun 1959. Senior Salvation Army Chaplain 1959–73. Awarded the Efficiency Decoration in Jul 1961. Member of the NZ Chaplain's Dominion Advisory Council for 14 years and retired from that position in Dec 1973. Awarded Queen's Service Medal for Community Service 1992. Scout Association Medal for Merit 1972. Also awarded NZOSM. Died Wellington Hospital, 29 Nov 1999 aged 90 years. Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal offered for sale on TradeMe 2 Dec 2016. |
| SMITH, Peter Ronald | 15600 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 27 Jun 1939. Entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Stawell 30 Nov 1956 and returned to Philomel 8 Dec 1956. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 27 Dec 1956. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Peter Smith advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 27 Dec 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained aboard until he was drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958–14 Feb 1960 when he was once more serving in Royalist. He returned to Philomel and then served in Taranaki 10 Apr 1962–19 May 1963. Once again he went back to Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Jun 1963. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Apr 1964 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Jun 1964. His final months of service were in Philomel and DEE on 24 May 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. On discharge he went to live at RD9, Te Puke. |
| SMITH, Ralph Mitchell | 203880 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 5 May 1928. Clerk from Devonport. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Lance Bombardier Technical Assistant, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 6 Jul 1951; Temporary Sergeant 26 Aug 1951. RTNZ on furlough 19 Jul 1952 and re-emplaned 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1952, Embarked Sasebo for Korea 29–30 Aug and disembarked Korea 1 or 2 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant Technical Assistant, NZ Base HQ, 1 Sep 1952. Awarded British Empire Medal (Military) in recognition of non-operational service in Japan in connection with operations in Korea (London Gazette, 29 Dec 1952). Appointed Chief Clerk NZ Base HQ and promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 5 Jan 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Ralph’s awards have an interesting story. The original medals (BEM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal) were destroyed by fire in Sabah in Nov 1955 but were replaced in due course. The replacement medals were stolen about 1976. His original BEM was found at a market in Jeddah, South Arabia circa 1985. Living at Mangonui, Northland in 2004. Died Mangonui 1 Feb 2005. |
| SMITH, Raymond Gordon | 925201 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Green Island, Dunedin on 10 Jul 1935. Entered the RNZN on 31 Oct 1957. His name is listed in the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Booklet. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Unfortunately he did not join this ship until 21 Jan 1958 when it was in Singapore under refit. He therefore did not serve in Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Later served in Rotoiti, Royalist twice more, Philomel, Otago, Paea, Otago again Taranaki Kiama, Philomel Tamaki, COMAUCK, Endeavour and Waikato. Discharged as Chief Engineering Mechanic on 2 Oct 1977 having completed 20 years of service. Awarded GSM 1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’) which was issued to him while serving in Endeavour 14 Apr 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), Naval LS&GC Medal, NZDSM and PJM. Died Rotorua on 19 Jul 2009 aged 65 years. |
| SMITH, Raymond Kenneth | 815419 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 for Japan and travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HM Transport New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney. Completed journey from Australia on Teal aircraft arriving at Christchurch 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2848 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, Richard William Harvey | 208246 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 11 Feb 1930. Came from Lyttelton. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 312 days. This may include a six-month extension to his Korean Service. SOS Kayforce 21 Aug 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Blenheim 24 Jul 2012 aged 82 years. |
| SMITH, Robert | 12510 | Ordnance Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Kaiapoi on 30 Mar 1927. He attended Christchurch Technical College and then took up employment with the NZ Railways as a fitter. Enlisted in the RNZN 14 Oct 1948 as an Ordnance Artificer (Acting) 4th Class. It was not long before he was sent to Australia to attend courses at HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Lonsdale and HMAS Rushcutter for specialist training. He averaged 73% on his Torpedo and Anti-Submarine course. On return to NZ he was drafted to Bellona on 15 Sep 1950 and remained with that ship until 26 Oct 1953. He advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class while in this ship. His next ship was Kaniere to which he was drafted 26 May 1954. He sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 and served in Korean waters from Nov 1954 to Mar 1955 and RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He therefore qualified for the NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He later served in Black Prince and Royalist during the Second Commission voyage to Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957 and RTNX 4 Jul 1958. OA4 Smith served in the Artificer Division of Royalist. DEE 2 Aug 1963. Died Auckland, 26 Mar 1998 just before his 71st birthday. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SMITH, Robert Anthony (Bob) | 204501 | Lance Bombardier | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Chelmsford, Essex, UK, on 8 Aug 1932. 774216 WWII service. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Employed as a farm hand when he applied to join as a Kayforce Replacement at Blenheim on 17 Mar 1954. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 21 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ on 26 Aug and entered Korea on 27 Aug 1952. Promoted Bombardier and appointed Batman–Driver to Commander Kayforce 20 Apr 1953. Also served in 163 Bty and 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni on 27 Feb 19544 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 5 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 3 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 202 days. Living in Palmerston North in 1996. Later surname known as Hyde-Smith. Next-of-kin on Return Flight Nominal Roll shown as Mrs H.R. Hyde (mother), Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, UK. Living in Wellington 2002. Also NZOSM, ERII Silver Jubilee and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Robert Anthony (Tony) | 774216 | Corporal | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/07/2054 | 07/01/2056 | Born Blenheim 13 Jun 1933. Employed as a farmhand near Blenheim before he enlisted in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Travelled on Teal aircraft from Christchurch to Sydney then by Qantas from Sydney via Port Moresby, Guam to Kure, Japan then to Pusan. Entered Japan 17 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. Served in 163 Bty on Fox 4 Gun. Stationed at St Barbara's' Camp on the North Bank of the Imjin River. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Promoted Lance Corporal (Temporary Corporal) 26 Oct 1955 while holding appointment of Chief Clerk, Composite Platoon. Unit was stationed mainly at Gloster Valley Camp. Played in Kayforce Basketball team that beat the UK at Inchon in mid-1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jan 1956 on Qantas aircraft and RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Manila, Darwin, Sydney. Emplaned Sydney and deplaned Auckland from a Teal flight at about 6.30am on 7 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 178 days. Compassionate Discharge from Kayforce on 16 Mar 1956. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Palmerston North in 2004. |
| SMITH, Robert Cyril | 208289 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/I ton NZRTU On deplanement. May have been posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt as Regt Signaller. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2851 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Wakefield, Nelson. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Robert David | 208642 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/06/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Came from Waimate. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. Embarked 26 May 1954 on SS Changte to Sydney for RTNZ. Completed journey by Teal flight from Sydney to Harewood deplaning 24 Jun 1954. SOS Kayforce 2 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2852 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Waimate. Also served in 3 Coy Workshop. Died Timaru Hospital 25 Apr 2004. Buried in Waimate Lawn Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Robert Morton | 459026 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Pukekohe 16 Aug 1931. Served in 7th Intake CMT and became a serving TF soldier. Employed as a printer by Clark and Matheson, Hamilton. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA 28 Sep 1953 while training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 was posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 25 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 7 Mar 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt 23 Mar 1954 and CTBA CATC Inchon. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Apr 1954 and appointed 2i/c gun, to Lance Bombardier Temporary Bombardier 21 Jun 1954 and to Bombardier 6 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan 9 Oct 1954 for embarkation and was posted to the NZ Roll. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight (Flight 4) from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 47 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Died Palmerston North 15 Dec 2002 aged 71 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SMITH, Robert Patrick | 12735 | Steward | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 18/04/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, 13 Mar 1928. Employed as an Assistant Steward in the Merchant Marine before he entered the RNZN at Maori on 27 Mar 1949 as a Steward. Drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul–7 Nov 1949. Also served in Kiwi, Philomel and Tamaki but RUN on 13 Jan 1950. He was recovered on 11 Nov 1950 and returned to Tamaki. He then served in Kaniere, Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 18 Apr 1951. Rotoiti was already in Korean waters and Hawea had sailed for Korea on 21 Mar 1951 so he probably went up in Taupo sailing on 28 Aug 1951 to Japan or was flown up to join his ship. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 and he then served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 on its second deployment to Korea and RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Back in NZ he served in Tamaki and Irirangi and was DEE on 26 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Ronald | 814609 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Rangiora 11 Sep 1932. Employed as a Labourer before he entered the RNZN on 23 Nov 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona 18 Sep 1951–30 May 1952. He returned to Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 31 May 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Jun 1952 while serving in Hawea. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He served in Philomel 3 Nov 1953–23 Jan 1955 and was drafted to Black Prince on 24 Jan 1955. Drafted to Bellona 21 Sep 1955 and was a crewman in the ship when she was returned to the RN. Drafted to Royalist and was a crewman who sailed the ship to NZ but had to travel via South Africa because of the Suez incident. On arrival back in NZ he was drafted to Black Prince 8 Apr 1957. The remainder of his engagement was rotated between Philomel and Black Prince on two to five months in each drafting over the next 18 months. DEE on 22 Nov 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. After discharge he went to Christchurch and became a steam plant operator. |
| SMITH, Ronald Frank | 2394 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Kent, England on 12 Aug 1923. He was a printer’s apprentice before he entered the NZ Division of the RN in Philomel on 7 Mar 1941 as a Probationary Ordinary Signalman. He was sent to Columbo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and drafted to Caledon (light cruiser) assigned to the Eastern Fleet 12 Sep 1941–28 Mar 1942. He was then based in Lanka (Ceylon) 29 Mar–3 Oct 1942 and advanced to Signalman (Teleprinter Operator) on 15 Jul 1942. Drafted to Frobisher (heavy cruiser) 4 Oct 1942–3 May 1943 which was involved in escorting convoys across the Indian Ocean and round the African Coast. He served briefly in Assegai (Durban) then served in Verbena (corvette) 30 Jun–25 Oct 1943 based on Gnu in South Africa. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) on 1 Jul 1943. Drafted to Afrikander (shore base Simonstown) 26 Oct–26 Nov 1943. He RTNZ and served in Philomel until 24 Mar 1944 then served in Cook (Shelly Bay, Wellington) until 5 Nov 1944. He was sent to Drake 25 Feb–17 Sep 1945 then RTNZ and served in Philomel until drafted to Achilles on 30 Mar 1946. She was returned to the RN and he was drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1946–2 Feb 1947 and was one of those who sailed the ship to NZ. Discharged 9 Mar 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. (16 May 1951). Ron Smith re-entered the RNZN in Philomel on 1 Jul 1948 for two years as Signalman and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) the next day. He served in Bellona, Philomel, Lachlan and advanced to Leading Signalman on 10 Mar 1950. His service continued in Philomel, HMAS Cerberus and Philomel. Drafted to 18 Jul 1951 and advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals on 21 Jun 1951. Taupo sailed for service in Korea on 29 Aug 1951. He was TSFD to Hawea on 3 Feb 1952 and RTNZ in her arriving Auckland on 8 Mar 1952. In the meantime he re-engaged 1 Jul 1950 for four more years. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Yeoman of Signals on 21 Jun 1952. In Jun 1956 he re-engaged to complete time for Retiring Allowance. His next ship was Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 and Philomel 6 Oct 1954 until drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel and Royalist again and advanced to Chief Communications Yeoman on 4 May 1961. Discharged to RA on 21 Jun 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (both on 21 Jan 1954 and the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 4 Jan 1958. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Ronald George | 535755 | Gunner | ? | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1953. Travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SMITH, Ronald Joseph | 14242 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Stratford, Taranaki on 1 May 1932. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RNZN on 22 May 1952 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki and he was drafted on 16 Jan 1953 to Black Prince. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 22 May 1953. He then served in Philomel 27 Sep 1954–18 Apr 1955 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Also served in Kiwi and Philomel and was drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 15 May 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince on 13 Nov 1958 but returned to Royalist on 15 Nov 1958. He relinquished the rate of Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) and reverted to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 12 Jan 1959. He served in Philomel 13 Jan 1959. DEE 21 May 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Whakatane 7 Jul 2017 aged 85 years. |
| SMITH, Selwyn George | 327456 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Hikurangi north of Whangarei 13 Jul 1932. Tiler for J.J. Craig, Parnell, Auckland. Served in the RNZN 11 Jan 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman and advanced to Able Seaman 2 Apr 1952. Discharged 29 Jun 1953. Attested in Kayforce 30 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZA while training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1953, entered Korea 23 Oct and M/I to his unit 25 Oct 1953. Attached CATC Inchon 19 Apr 1954 for training courses. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 30 May 1954 and CTBA to CATC Inchon. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed journey deplane Auckland 20 Nov 1954 Teal flight (Flight 1) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Auckland 10 Jan 1995 aged 62 years. |
| SMITH, Stafford (AKA Stafford HIROTI) | 9003 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 04/06/2058 | Born Whanganui 12 Jul 1933. (AKA Stafford Tawhati HIROTI) Employed by Whanganui Hospital Board as a porter. Served in 13th Intake of CMT in 1954 and became a member of 1 WWCT Regt at the end of the basic training. Posted to Kayforce 14 Oct 1955. There are few details regarding his enlistment in Kayforce. His movement to Korea was ascertained from the service records of others who travelled on the same flight he did. Emplaned in RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Whenuapai 10 Jan 1956 and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan. Entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. He apparently travelled to Inchon by ship and entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. He was certainly posted to NZ Tpt Platoon as a Driver. He had some minor infringements with military law and was due to be returned to NZ in Jan 1958. At this time he was working as a member of the Commonwealth Liaison Mission but his conduct and turnout were not of an acceptable standard. However Army HQ agreed for Smith to remain in Korea as Driver /Batman to NZMLO. Since disciplinary action was taken on 12 Nov 1957 Driver Smith's conduct, dress and bearing improved to a marked degree. The NZ Military Liaison Officer wrote that he, “…was most loyal and hard working. He had taken a leading part in social activities in the UN Compound and his popularity with the ORs, particularly French, Ethiopian and US was very high.” He was due to leave Korea on 23 May 1958 but left two-days later. One week's leave in Australia was approved and he returned to NZ on 4 Jun 1958. Possibly one of the last Kayforce members to return to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1958. Working for the NZ Railways then re-joined the Territorial Force 8 Dec 1960 under the name of Stafford Hiroti and served in 2 Fd Regt. He remained in the TF until Mar 1963. Died Whanganui 13 Jan 1983. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, Stanley | 208824 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Leeds, Yorkshire, England 10 Aug 1927. Served two years in the Merchant Navy Cabin Boy and two½ years in the British Army as a Private. Glazier for Bradley Bros., Christchurch. Attested 7 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA. M/O from Burnham Camp 17 Mar 1953. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953. Failed to adhere to written orders in NZ and in Korea. Highest rank achieved in Korea Lance Bombardier NCO i/c Cooks. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Dec 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2856 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in New Brighton, Christchurch. Attested in RF 18 Jul 1957. Emplaned Whenuapai 20 Nov 1957. Deplaned Singapore 1330, 22 Nov 1957 and M/I to Nee Soon Camp. To be Lance Corporal 9 Apr 1958 Admitted BMH Kamunting 16 Apr 1958 and discharged to MBH Cameron Highlands 24 Apr 1958. Discharged to unit 7 May1958. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook 25 Nov 1959 for RTNZ and disembarked Lyttelton 15 Dec 1959. Served in HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ authorised on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Promoted Sub Corporal (cook) 15 Mar 1961. Also served again in Malaya in 1 NZ Regt deplaned Changi, Singapore and M/I Terendak Camp Malacca 8 Dec 1961. M/O Terendak Camp 28 Nov 1963, emplaned Changi, Singapore 29 Nov 1963 and deplaned Harewood and M/I to 1 Bn Depot, Burnham Camp 30 Nov 1963. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 (ERII) with ‘Malaya’ clasp. Posted to SD Coy, RNZASC on RTNZ. Later Corporal. Discharged from the Army 21 May 1967. Died Papatoetoe, 13 Jan 95. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| SMITH, Stewart Stockdale | 11272 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2053 | Born Whangarei 14 Mar 1928. He was employed as a packer in an unknown business. Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Jul 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training In Tamaki in Philomel he was drafted to Arbutus from 21 Apr to 14 Oct 1947 and advanced to Acting Able Seaman 18 Jul 1947 during which time the ship sailed to Aitutaki with urgently needed aviation fuel and in May to Jul 1947 she sailed to Cook, Tokelau and other island groups. He advanced to Able Seaman. He was then drafted to Bellona 16 Jun–24 Sep 1948. He served in Tamaki and Philomel, Rotoiti then Lachlan in 1949. He attended courses at HMAS Rushcutter on two occasions in those years. On 18 Jan 1951 Stewart Smith was drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 21 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters for 12 months seeing service on both winter and summer conditions in that theatre. He noted the great difference between the seasons. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. On return to NZ he was drafted to Philomel and was discharged PUNS on 31 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died 16 Apr 2007 aged 79 years. |
| SMITH, Tamati Tautuhi | 330230 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born 12 Jun 1933. Came from Nuhaka. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 172 days. Discharged 13 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2857 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Nuhaka. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 2001. |
| SMITH, Walter | 203922 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. He is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.124, as 811900, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Tractor driver from Whakatane. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Whittaker (Aunt) Rangiahua. RTNZ during 1947. Enlisted 30 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He was posted to RNZA but worked in the Camp HQ Section. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Sep 1953 but was discharged 26 days later, on 27 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.2858 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Ponsonby, Auckland. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| SMITH, William | 211383 | Lance Corporal | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 26/07/2054 | 13/05/2055 | Born Hastings. Ex Merchant seaman. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. M/I ex TOD 1 Comwel Div 11 Nov 1954. Promoted to Sergeant. M/I NZ Base HQ 24 Mar 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 291 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2859 sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Hastings. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMITH, William Murray (Bill) | 208247 | Craftsman | NZ Base HQ | RNZEME | 02/08/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Temuka 17 Feb 1919. Came from Fendalton, Christchurch. Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He was probably based in NZ Base HQ and was sent on TOD to both 16 Fd Regt and 10 Tpt Coy. Served in Korea one year 138 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died in the Timaru Area (Te Muka) 25 Jun 2010 aged 92 years. |
| SMITHERS, Herbert Reginald | 211115 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 28/04/2054 | Born 27 Sep 1930. Came from Pahiatua. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Served in NZRTU and in 10 Tpt Coy as an Instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, to deplane Auckland 28 Apr 1954 on Teal flight. Served as an Instructor for Kayforce Replacements. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died 1998. |
| SMYTH, Reginald Owen | 13848 | Petty Officer Writer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Portsmouth, UK, on 7 Oct 1919. He was employed as an apprentice printer before he entered the RN on 5 Oct 1938 as a Probationary Writer with Service No P/MX 57194. After training in Drake he was drafted to Victory as a Writer on 28 Sep 1938. Drafted to St Angelo (Malta) on 10 Nov 1938–20 Dec 1942. Advanced to Leading Writer on 21 Nov 1939 then to Petty Officer Writer on 31 Mar 1941. He returned to Britain and served in Victory 21 Dec 1942–24 Mar 1943. Drafted to Hornet, an RN Coastal Forces Base at Gosport 25 Mar 1943–9 Jan 1948. He advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 21 Dec 1946. He then served in Victory, Ceres, 17 Jan–12 Feb 1948 and returned to Victory and was then sent to Terror, Singapore, 18 Jun 1948–29 Apr 1950. He returned to Victory until he was released to the Reserve on 15 Sep 1950. His WWII service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori as a Writer on 17 Jun 1952. Advanced to Petty Officer Writer over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then Wakefield and was drafted to Pukaki on 21 May 1955. Pukaki had sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 and he was probably flown to Japan to join her there. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 20 Apr 1956. He then served in Philomel and Wakefield. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 30 May 1958. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) QB Hons on 6 Jun 1961. Discharged to RA on 25 Oct 1962. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SMYTH, Rex Maitland | 203956 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 15/06/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Matamata 15 May 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Left NZ in Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then sailed in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Served from Pusan to 38th Parallel and all points in between. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Travelled by Teal flying boat from Sydney and deplaned at Auckland 13 Sep 1952. Attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru 13 Oct–14 Nov 1952. Served as an instructor at Burnham Camp, Nov 1952 to Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Mar 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950–53. Living at Orewa 2003. |
| SMYTH, Terence Joseph | 208877 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Auckland 20 Jul 1928. Employed as a labourer where he could find work. Attested 27 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. His training was mainly conducted in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZASC. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Jun, entered Korea 14 Jun and M/I to his unit. He remained in this unit for his whole Korean service. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 26 Dec 1953 and appointed Section 2i/c, Lance Corporal 6 Apr 1954, Temporary Corporal Section Commander 3 May 1954 and to Corporal, Temporary Sergeant 12 Jul 1954 Tpt Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 20 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 (NZ) Tpt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Harewood 22 Nov 1954 by Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 172 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SMYTHE, Gordon Samuel | 206712 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/05/2052 | 29/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 27 Oct 1928. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Served in G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt as Wireless Operator and Line. Was attached to 16 Fd Regt for the entire Tour of Duty in Korea. Gordon noted that members of the 2nd US Division were very impressed with the rapid response to requests for artillery support by 16 Fd Regt and found it hard to believe that 16 Fd Regt RNZA, was an almost completely volunteer unit. Gordon was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. This record shows 20 recipients of these certificates. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Mar 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Gisborne in 2004. Died Gisborne 15 Oct 2016 aged 87 years. |
| SNELGROVE, Donald James | 206744 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Carterton 11 Mar 1926. Attested 17 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air but the plane broke down several times on the way to Japan. The passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1954. Later promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and arrived at Wellington on Teal flight 8 Dec 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Levin. Died Palmerston North hospital, 11 Jul 2004 after short illness aged 78 years. |
| SNOW, Ivan Arnold | 971389 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born in Winton, Southland, 22 Feb 1930 Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements mid Jun 1953. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Flew on Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953. Travelled by boat to Pusan then train and truck to 16 Fd Regt position just below 38th Parallel near the Imjin River. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey by air from Sydney to deplane Wellington 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Invercargill 14 Mar 1985 aged 55 years. |
| SNOWDON, Nevil | 13525 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Otaki 23 Nov 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN 18 Jan 1951. Drafted to Pukaki which sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korea. Served as Underwater Control 2nd Class in the Underwater Control (anti-submarine) section of ship. Pukaki served mainly on the west coast of Korea and RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also served in Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Wellington 1 Dec 2011 aged 78 years. |
| SNOWSILL, George | 204105 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Gisborne on 25 Mar 1927. Enlisted to Jayforce with Service No 667067 but did not go to Japan. He was employed as a bushman for Forest Products at Tokoroa. Enlisted in the Expansion Force for Korea on 12 Jun 1951 at Paeroa. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on Wahine and sailed for Korea. Wahine was wrecked after leaving Darwin, on a reef near Masela Island in the Arafura Sea. Rescued and taken back to Darwin and quartered in Larrakeyah barracks (17 to 21 Aug 1951) until air transport could be arranged. Flown to Japan by Qantas Constellation or Skymaster aircraft. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU 30 Aug 1951. Broke out of barracks and was given 28 days Confinement in Field Punishment Centre, Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 2 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 3 Feb and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 Feb 1952. Admitted to 25 Canadian FDS 27 Mar–1 Apr 1952 and was discharged to his unit. Admitted again to 25 Canadian FDS 2–11 Oct 1952 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (date and posting not shown on record) and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 23 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 1 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 244 days. Admitted Waikato Hospital 4 Apr 1953 with Jaundice. Discharged from Hospital 24 Apr 1953 but was not discharged from Kayforce until 9 Aug 1953 after he had been medically cleared and shown as fit for Civil Occupation. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He is a brother of Rex SNOWSILL q.v. Living in Blenheim in 1993. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Christchurch 3 Mar 2012 aged 91 years. |
| SNOWSILL, Rex | 203615 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born Dannevirke on 29 Jan 1926. Previous service in 2 NZEF in BCOF, Japan (652147, Corporal, HQ Base). Shepherd from Te Matai Station, Aria. Next-of-kin Mrs O.S. Snowsill (mother) C/–H.H. Chapman, Tuakau.) Embarked HMT Chitral a Wellington on 20 Jul 1946 and sailed for Japan. Entered Japan on 19 Aug 1946. taken on Strength of 2 NZEF and TSFD to NZ Inf. Corps 19 Aug 1946. Attended BCOF School of Cooking Course 27 Nov–15 Dec 1946. M/O on leave to NZ 5 Nov 1947 and shown as Corporal. Disembarked Auckland on 13 Nov 1947, granted 28 days overseas leave and to report to Papakura camp pending return to Jayforce 9 Dec 1947. M/I from Special Leave on 11 Jan 1948 and M/O to HQ 2NZED (Japan) 23 Feb 1948. Embarked for RTNZ 26 Nov 1948 and disembarked Auckland 11 Dec 1948. He was a driver for E. Hopkinson, Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB at Auckland on 31 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was handled in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 2 Oct 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and was employed as a cook in Field Regiment HQ. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 12 Jul 1951 and appointed NCO i/c Cooks. Photographed with Gunner W Newton and D. McIsaac with small local dog in the snow. Reverted to Gunner on C.T.H.A, appointment of i/c cooks. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 8 May 1952. Served overseas one year 151 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. He is a brother of George SNOWSILL q.v. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton, 27 Oct 1997 aged 69 years. |
| SOAR, Harry Joseph | 203722 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Previous service in 2 NZEF (616699, Private, Infantry Reinforcements. Apprentice Compositor from Auckland. Next-of-kin Mrs E.F. Soar (mother), Onehunga.) 27 Bn in the Middle East and RNZAF. Also served in 22 Bn, BCOF Japan. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Baker Troop, No.4 Gun Sergeant. Later promoted and made Troop Sergeant Major Able Troop, 161 Bty, then to Battery Sergeant Major 161 Bty Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air deplaning Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952 and followed his father into the printing trade. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Remuera, 9 Mar 2003. Harry's father was the Colonel Fred Soar. Responsible for printing NZ KVA K Force Despatches from 4th edition through to 2002. This work has been carried on by Harry's son Fred Soar. |
| SOFFE, Morris Alfred | 206817 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born 27 Sep 1928. Came from New Plymouth. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1952 on flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 12 Jun 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Bty and appointment not known. RTNZ on furlough 17 Mar 1954 and re-embarked Wellington 16 Jun 1954 travel to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 then travelled by sea from Sasebo to Korea. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 21 Nov 1954. Served in Korea one year 134 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Feb 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2871 was sent 30 Aug to his given address in New Plymouth. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waitara 9 Jan 1984 aged 55. Brother of Samuel Mark Soffe. Son of John Valentine Soffe and Lillian Soffe |
| SOFFE, Samuel Mark | 206713 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Waitara, Taranaki, 27 Sep 1928. Painter at Waitara. Attested 10 Jan 1952 Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 3) on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Admitted 25 ADS Seoul 12–22 Aug 1954 and was discharged direct to unit. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 1 Nov 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll (furlough). M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 and deplaned Wellington 18 Feb 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 294 days. He did not return to Korea after furlough. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1954. Joined Regular Force. Embarked TSS Captain Cook Wellington for Singapore 28 Nov 1957. Disembarked Singapore and M/I to Nee Soon Camp 15 Dec 1957. M/O to Kota Tinggi to Field Training Centre 28 Dec 1957. Was at Nyassa Camp 24 Feb 1958. Three times admitted to BMH Kamunting and twice TSFD to BMH Cameron Highlands. Served in Malaya HQ Coy, 1 Bn NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ authorised on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ in TSS Captain Cook and disembarked Wellington 16 Dec 1959. TSFD to RNZE 2 Mar 1960 and M/I to 2 Fd Sqn, Linton Camp. TSFD from RNZE to NZ Regt 3 Jul 1961. Discharged 9 Aug 1962. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 (ERII clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Nukuhakari Bay, Waikato 12 Jul 1967 aged 39 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Twin brother of Morris Alfred Soffe. |
| SOLE, Keith | 12455 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born New Plymouth on 3 May 1930. Lived at Sentry Hill north of Bell Block, New Plymouth. Employed as a sharemilker between New Plymouth and Waitara before he enlisted in RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was drafted to Pukaki 14 Apr 1949. Pukaki sailed with Tutira from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and he remained in the ship to 22 Dec 1950. This was the first RNZN deployment to Korean waters. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Taupo 24 Aug 1951 to 25 Jan 1953 and returned to Korean waters sailing from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to 21 Oct 1952. Promoted Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 1 Oct 1952. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Initial medals issued un-named but when a letter was received in 1954 requesting recipients to return their medals for naming he could not find his medals. Understood that he had an engineering works in Katikati mainly to do with repair of farm machinery and implements. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Katikati, 21 Jul 1993 aged 63 years. |
| SOLLITT, Keith | 13039 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Whanganui on 12 Sep 1929. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman on 9 Jun 1949. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona. Promoted Able Seaman on 9 Nov 1950. Drafted to Taupo 26 Jan–27 Jul 1951. Served in Irirangi Aug to 1 Feb 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 but he remained in Hawea until 6 Nov 1953. Served again in Irirangi, Waiouru when he returned from Korean waters. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Entitled to NZOSM. A men’s hairdresser named K. Sollitt had a shop in or beside the PDC in Palmerston North during the 1960s. Is this the same man? |
| SOLOMON, Benjamin Watene | 204193 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 12/12/2053 | Born Kaiaua near Pokeno 16 Nov 1928. He was a self-employed dairy farmer working on the family farm at Kaiaua. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements at Auckland and was attested at Papakura Camp. After training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps he embarked on the Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 and sailed to Sydney disembarking on 4 Feb 1952. Quartered in Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool until embarking on the HMT Devonshire 3 Mar 1952 and sailed to Japan disembarking Kure on 18 Mar 1952. M/I to NZRTU the same day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 24 Mar 1953, entered Korea two days later and M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 26 Mar 1952. Served in D Troop, 162 Bty. Had some moments when he broke Routine Orders and went AWOL. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 3 Oct 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Mar 1952 and emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned at Auckland on 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 287 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2973 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Kaiaua. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SOLOMON, George | 202250 | Major | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/12/2052 | Born Levuka, Fiji, on 10 Sep 1915. Served in the TF 1 Dec 1941 to 30 Jun 1942. Commissioned 1 Jul 1942–17 Jun 1943. Served during WWII with Service No 511764 as an OR 18 Jun 1943–29 Feb 1944. Commissioned 1 Mar 1944 to 17 Mar 1946. During this time he served in Egypt from 1 Dec 1941 until moving with the 5 Fd Regt RNZA to Italy Nov 1943 to Dec 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. He did not qualify for the Africa Star. Served in TF Mar 1946 to 12 Feb 1953. He was a schoolteacher employed by the Education Board Auckland prior to secondment to Kayforce. Seconded from 1 Fd Regt, where he was Comdr of D Troop, 12 Bty and attested in KMB on 14 Sep 1950. His initial training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and RNZA Waiouru Camps. Appointed OC NZRTU 1 Nov 1950 and to be Captain Temporary Major while commanding NZRTU. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on the Ormond at Wellington with the Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Went on TOD to 16 Fd Regt 26 Feb–1 Mar 1951. Promoted Major on 1 Apr 1951. Posted from NZRTU on 15 May 1951 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 16 May 1951 and appointed Bty Commander 16 May 1951. Relinquishes Bty Commander and assumes appointment of 2i/c 16 Fd Regt on 22 Jun 1952. Relinquished appointment of 2i/c 16 Fd Regt 11 Jul 1953 and M/O to NZ Base HQ 23 Jul 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 28 Jul 1952. TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Oct 1952. He was to have travelled by air to NZ but suffered Acute physical discomfort when travelling by air. Embarked 2 Nov 1952 on the MV Taiyuan at Yokohama, Japan for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1952 from a Teal flight from Sydney Served overseas one year 360 days. Appointed MBE on NY Hons 21 Jan 1953 for his work in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. TSFD to Reserve of Officers on 12 Feb 1953. Posted to the Retired List on 20 Feb 1958. By 1963 he was back in Suva, Fiji with the Fijian Education Department. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM (R & TF) and KWSM. Died 20 Aug 2010, Upper Hutt, aged 94 years. |
| SOLOMON, George | 206418 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 21 Dec 1927. He was a carpenter by trade. Served in Jayforce embarking NZ 22 May 1947. Embarked for RTNZ 26 Nov 1948 and disembarked Auckland 11 Dec 1948. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements about Nov-Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil Air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Apr 1953. Served most of his time in this unit. Breached R&SOs on a few occasions. Awarded 21 days detention for converting a motor vehicle to his own use. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Served in TF until 21 Apr 1961. Enlisted in RF on 7 Jan 1963. Posted to SD Constr Coy as a Sapper but was discharged 12 Aug 1964. Later served in the Aust Army for three years. He lost his original Korea Medals which were replaced at cost. |
| SOLOMON, George Francis | 207818 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Previous service in the British Army. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to be an artillery instructor for Kayforce gunners. He remained as an instructor until he was discharged from Kayforce on 9 Aug 1952. Appointed MBE (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953), for service in Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2874 was sent to and address in Kaikotakau [sic] on 30 Aug 1957. This is really Otakou, a suburb of Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SOPER, Murray Allen | 969605 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Serving TF soldier. Enlisted about 22 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 27 Jun 1953 while training in Burnham and Waiouru for service in Korea. Emplaned 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay Wellington to Sydney. Flew Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. On entry to Korea was employed as a gun-tractor driver in Dog 3 Troop, 162 Bty. Later employed as Battery Ration Clerk. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1955 and reposted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Invercargill 2010. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Died Peacefully at home in Invercargill 7 Sep 2021. |
| SOPER, Nelson George | 328600 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Serving TF soldier. 16th Reinforcements was the only reinforcement to travel to and from Korea by RNZAF Hastings. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. The north bound route was from Devonport via Brisbane, Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Okinawa to Japan and then to Korea. Served in the area north of Seoul. Played rugby for 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. RTNZ by the same route in reverse order. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 2008. Died Brisbane, Queensland, Australia circa 2014. |
| SORENSEN, Henry Halda | 206565 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Stratford, Taranaki 19 May 1929. Cabinet Maker from Stratford. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 10 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 29 Aug 1951. Embarked 31 Aug 1951 Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Feb 1953, Lance Corporal to Temporary Corporal 18 Apr 1953, Corporal Temporary Sergeant 3 Jun 1953 and to Sergt 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 343 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 5 Nov 2012 aged 83 years. |
| SOUTHWELL, Kenneth William Henry | 14420 | Lieutenant (Ordnance Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, on 13 Aug 1923. He served in the RN with Service No MX60659 from 13 Aug 1941 to 31 Aug 1953. His service in the RN has not yet been found and his service awards for WWII are not known. He entered the RNZN on 1 Sep 1953 in Maori and advanced on succeeding days to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class (with adjusted seniority to date 2 Mar 1951) Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class and to Chief Ordnance Artificer on 4 Sep 1953. Unfortunately some errors in his enlistment had to be corrected by Philomel. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Black Prince, Philomel and appointed to Black Prince as he was promoted on 15 Aug 1955 to an Acting Commissioned Ordnance Officer. He was a fine rifle shot and won the Queen’s Medal for Champion Shots of the NZ Naval Forces in 1955. He was also additional for the staff of Naval Officer Commanding Auckland as an Assistant Port Engineer Officer. He was sent to the UK in Sep 1956 to attend courses and was promoted Commissioned Ordnance Officer on 15 Aug 1956. His courses were conducted in HMS Excellent and in HMS Vernon and he was further promoted Acting Engineer Sub-Lieutenant (Ordnance Engineering?) on 14 Jan 1957. He RTNZ in Jun 1957 and was in Philomel 27 Jun–22 Sep 1957. He was appointed Ordnance Engineer in Royalist which had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Engineer Sub-Lieutenant Southwell was one of several who took passage in HMS Concord (destroyer) to date 2 Oct 1957 and was to report to Royalist (at a date to be advised) which appears to be from 15 Nov 1957. He would therefore have missed the voyage in Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until 18 Jan 1959. Engineer Sub-Lieutenant Southwell served in Philomel and was promoted Engineer Lieutenant (OE?) on 1 Apr 1960. Appointed to Taranaki on 5 Dec 1961–24 Jan 1964. His final service was in Philomel. Discharged 1 Apr 1966 at his own request. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM and PJM. |
| SOWDEN, Walter Neil | 11365 | Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 8 Feb 1928. He was involved in radio electrical before he entered the RNZN on 30 Jan 1947 as a Radio Mechanic and was granted the rate of Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 1 Feb 1947. He served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Sep 1947–8 Oct 1948 on trade related courses. He also served in Rotoiti and Philomel and was drafted to Tutira on 16 May 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul for service in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 12 Jul 1950 and to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 5 Aug 1950. Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate Sowden was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 25 May 1951, p.2876). “By continual hard work, zeal and enthusiasm this young rating has kept the ship's operational radar set at a high peak of efficiency without which at times the ship would have been seriously handicapped in the performance over a seven-week patrol period.” Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He then served in Irirangi 19 Sep 1951–12 Jan 1953. DEE 29 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Johnsonville in 2000. Died Mt Maunganui 19 March 2015 aged 78 years. |
| SPALDING, Arthur Thomas Edward (Artie) | 15487 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waihi? on 5 Dec 1938. Entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1955 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as a Junior Engineering Mechanic 1st Class to Hawea on 4 May 1956 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 5 Jun 1956. Drafted to Philomel and then on 8 Feb 1957 he was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 5 Jun 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 6 Nov 1958. Also served in Rotoiti, Manga and Endeavour 2 Dec 1956–2 Nov 1964 and may have made more than one voyage to Antarctica in the Summer season. DEE 4 Dec 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Thames on 8 Jan 2010 aged 71 years. |
| SPANN, George | 208878 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 14/06/2055 | Born Little Budworth, UK, 17 Dec 1923. Previous service in the British Royal Marines during WWII (PO/X 106999) British Forces. Came to New Zealand and enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned 4 Jun 1953 and travelled to Sydney by Teal flying boat and by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam. Batman/Driver to Brigadier Burrows. Enjoyed NCOs' course with Princess Patricia's (Canadian) Infantry Battalion. Discharged from Kayforce in the UK. Later returned to NZ from the UK. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Trentham, Upper Hutt in 2004. His Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were offered for sale by the London Medal Company 5 Jan 2016. |
| SPARGO, Albert Francis (Bert) | 206289 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 3 Apr 1924. Came from Otane near Waipukurau. Served in the Army in Jayforce. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.125 for embarkations between 1 Jan 1946 and 30 Jun 1948. Served in 22 Bn in Jayforce. Did not serve in Europe or Asia before 1946. Also served briefly in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body during Jun 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 162 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 on Qantas aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 24 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2878 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Otane near Waipukurau. Died Napier Hospital 11 Jan 1995. Buried Otane Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SPARKES, Herbert Edward | 206566 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Previous service in 2 NZEF. His name is Listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.12 p.181, as 398308 Private in the Inf Bde. A Factory hand from Wellington. He left NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1943 and possibly served in North Africa before heading to Italy. RTNZ. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SPARKES, Robert Raymond | 206211 | Craftsman | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Wellington? 29 Jan 1926. Previous service in the RNZAF with Service No 441415 which indicates he was enlisted during 1944. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in the RNZEME Light Aid Detachment attached to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned NZ 7 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Wellington, 12 Mar 1995. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SPAULDING, Harred Fredrick | 32478 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/06/2054 | 02/06/2055 | Born Wellington 23 Nov 1928. Driver for Kiwi Bacon Company, Wellington. Joined Interim Army 7 Jun 1948 and was discharged on 17 Sep 1949. Employed as a chauffeur for the Rehabilitation Dept before enlisting in Kayforce on 9 Dec 1953. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by chartered aircraft to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jun 1954 and entered Korea 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Arrived on Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned at Auckland 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year and one day. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Re-joined Regular Force on 10 Dec 1956 and was posted to Central District Transport Company. Discharged at his own request on payment 27 Aug 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 29 Apr 2017 aged 86–87 years. |
| SPEIGHT, Victor Gerald | 15882 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 19 Feb 1940. He may have left school as he was just over 16 years old when he entered the RNZN on 25 Apr 1956 as a Junior Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 19 Aug 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. He then served in Philomel 16 Jul–19 Nov 1958 and later served in Rotoiti, Tamaki, Royalist, Haku and Lachlan again. DEE 18 Feb 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SPENCE, Brian Daniel | 203721 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born 2 Mar 1928. Attested in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Field Regiment Storeman. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to M/I to NZ Base HQ 8 Aug 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 9 Aug 2000 aged 72 years. Buried Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Papatoetoe. |
| SPENCE, Colin Hector | 11679 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hastings 8 Jul 1931 and attended Hastings High School. Entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Seaman Boy, advanced to Boy 1st Class and then changed to Boy Telegraphist in Tamaki on 17 Jan 1949. Drafted to Bellona on 19 Jan 1949 as Boy Telegraphist and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist (provisional) on 8 Mar 1949 and to Ordinary Telegraphist on 8 Jul 1949. He served in the Naval Signal Station in Waiouru (later known as HMNZS Irirangi) and advanced to Telegraphist on 8 May 1950. He served in Lachlan for just over a year and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and then went back to Irirangi where he advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 14 Sep 1952. Another posting card also shows that he served for periods in Kiwi and Stawell during May 1952. Drafted to Kaniere in the Reserve fleet on 24 Jan 1953. Kaniere was re-provisioned and sailed for service in Korean waters 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. He served in Irirangi again and was DEE on 7 Jul 1955. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Initially returned to Hastings after discharge. |
| SPENCE, Donald Kenneth Ian | 204761 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born 28 May 1930. Emplaned 3 Jan 1955 in RNZAF Hasting at Auckland for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Died Auckland 17 Mar 1995 aged 64 years. Buried in the RSA Section of Papakura Cemetery. |
| SPENCE, James Roy | 30156 | Major | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/03/2053 | 23/06/2054 | Born Wellington 20 Nov 1915. Permanent Force/Regular Force 1937–1966. 2 NZEF 1940–43. WWII Battery Sergeant Major/Military 2 NZEF Nom Roll 3 New Zealand Artillery, 6 Field Regiment, 29 Field Battery Warrant Officer 1st Class 7 NZ Anti-Tank Regt RNZA. Appointed MBE 1943 for service in El Mreir depression, Western Desert. Kayforce 1953–54. Temporary Major while Battery Commander, 5 Apr 1953. “During these final actions of the war, Major Spence distinguished himself. As commander of 163 Battery he spent much of his time well forward with the OP parties, controlling the artillery, putting down a curtain of fire through which the assaulting Chinese were unable to penetrate.” McGibbon, New Zealand and the Korean War Vol.2 p.345. Part of the citation for the award of the Military Cross says in “…recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 to 27 Jul 1953” London Gazette, 30 Apr 1954, p.2554. This was an award for his actions during a battle on 'The Hook' where much of the Divisional fighting took place. (Evening Post, 22 Jun 1954, p.15) A Coronation Medal 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Disembarked at Wellington from Teal flight from Sydney 23 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Reposted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Captain, 1 Aug 1954. |
| SPENCE, Noel George | 31652 | Lance Corporal | ? | RNZEME/ RNZA | 07/05/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Came from New Plymouth. Regular Force soldier from Central Military District selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a fitter. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew onto Japan by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953. TSFD From RNZEME to RNZA during his time in Korea. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954 as a Lance Bombardier. SOS Kayforce 30 Oct 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force and to his original corps. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class posted to Base Workshop, Trentham, 24 Oct 1974. Discharged from the Army 29 Jan 1977. |
| SPIERS, John Mason (Jack) | 33391 | Sergeant | Attached 3 RAR | NZ Regt | 23/08/2052 | 17/09/2053 | Born Dunedin 13 Feb 1931. Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Korea on Teal flight to Sydney, Australia, then Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Temporary Sergeant, Mention in Despatches, QB Hons (NZ Gazette, No.33, 11 Jun 1953). Attached to 3 Bn, Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army 1952–53. SOS Kayforce 24 Sep 1953 and reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later commissioned. Recon Platoon commander in Pearce's Bn then Gurr's Bn Malaya until Jun 1964. On Tour of Duty to HQ COMBRITBOR (Kuching?) from 5 Mar to 25 May 1963. Reconnaissance Platoon Commander prior to Lieutenant Albert Kiwi. Posted from 1 RNZIR 4 Aug 1964. Later Major. Retired 14 May 1977. Insurance salesman in Auckland 1985. |
| SPITTAL, Robert Arthur Raymond (Ray) | 208765 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Blenheim on 11 Nov 1929. Farmer from Rai Valley, Marlborough. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement 4 Jun 1952. Emplaned as a Gunner Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement and held there until posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 25 Jan–15 Feb 1953 when he returned to 161 Bty having gained an above-average pass. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 13 Nov 1953 (Gun 2i/c), Temporary Bombardier 15 Feb 1954 (Gun No.1), Temporary Sergeant 15 Apr 1954 (Gun No.1) and to Sergeant 15 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 291 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 25 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Living near Nelson in 1996. At Hector, via Westport in Nov 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, KWSM and is Entitled to NZDSM. Died at Nelson 16 Dec 2011 aged 82 years. |
| SPRAGGON, Edward George | 30393 | Major | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 23/05/2052 | 2nd Lieutenant in NZ Scottish Regt promoted to Lieutenant on 2 Aug 1942. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.12 p.182 as Lieutenant in AEWS. He was a sales manager in Dunedin and enlisted in 2 NZEF about 1942. Embarked for overseas service between 1 Jun and 31 Dec 1943. His mother was listed as his N-o-K and lived in Palmerston North. Also served in Jayforce 1945–46. Served Deputy Director of Army Education and Welfare, Central Military District, Wellington appointed 9 Feb 1946. He was also Army Recruiting Publicity Officer at Army HQ at the same date. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Major Spraggon is listed in Kayforce Pers RTNZ Roll No.64 with dated 19 May 1952. May have deplaned NZ on 23 May 1952. He had retired by Nov 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star. War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| SPRATT, John Richard | 208248 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Balclutha 26 Jul 1929. He was a carpenter employed in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug 1951 for trip to Korea. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Lance Corporal on 1 Nov 1951 then to Temporary Corporal while appointed NCO i/c Section on 12 Jan 1952. Admitted 37 Canadian F.D.S. on 11 Sep 1952, TSFD to 121 (US) Evacuation Hosp and discharged to his unit on 15 Sep 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 20 Jan 1953 and to Sergeant 5 Apr 1953. M/O from Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 7 Apr 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 22 Apr 1954 (gastro enteritis) and was discharged 2 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. M/I to Area 10 (Christchurch) 14 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch 19 May 1987 aged 58 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SPRIGGS, John Henry | 204106 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Returned by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. (See Compilation of This Record in the Introduction.) |
| SPRING, John Francis | 30160 | Major | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 27/11/2054 | Born Timaru 3 Nov 1918 RF officer. Sailed from NZ in 2nd Echelon, 28 Field Battery, 5 Field Regiment, NZA, 2 NZEF. Left NZ as 2nd Lieutenant (20176). Next of Kin Mr F. Spring (father), Washdyke, Timaru. Wounded Egypt, 1 Dec 1941. Bty Commander 4 Fd Regt, Feb–Sep 1944; 2i/c 7 A/Tank Regt Feb–May 1945; 2i/c 6 Fd Regt Jul–Aug 1945, CO 7 A/Tank Regt Sep–Nov 1945. Appointed MBE and awarded Mention in Despatches. Next served in BCOF, Japan (Jayforce), OC 25 Bty Dec 1945–Dec 1946. Enlisted in Kayforce. Emplaned at Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney 10 Feb 1954. Arrived Japan 13 Feb 1954. Appointed OC 163 Bty, 27 Feb–29 May 1954; then 2i/c 16 Fd Regt 29 May–9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland arriving 27 Nov 1954. SOS Emergency Force and re-posted to the Regular Force in his RF rank of Captain (Temporary Major) 23 Dec 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Retired Lieutenant Colonel. 6 Nov 1968. Died Auckland, 8 Apr 2005 aged 87 years. Buried in Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland. |
| SPRING, Joseph Baby | 206981 | Driver | NZRTU | RNZASC | 10/12/2052 | 19/06/2054 | Came from Gisborne. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Dec 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 22 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 196 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. (See Compilation of This Record in the Introduction.) |
| SPRING, Shea | 206408 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/12/2052 | Born Pahiatua during 1929. Came from Eketahuna. Emplaned Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Photographed with his gear and kitbags marked with his name and number. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 or 15 Dec 1952 and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 187 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2888 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Eketahuna. Died Marton, 12 Mar 2006 aged 76–77 years. |
| SPRINGER, Howard Charles | 13295 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Whanganui on 23 Dev 1929. Employed as a linesman before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 on an eight-year engagement as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training he was drafted on 19 Jan 1951 to Bellona. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Sep 1951. Served in Philomel 30 May–25 Sep 1952. Sent to HMAS Watson 26 Sep 1952–19 Dec 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 20 Dec 1952–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to replace Hawea in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954t he remained in the ship until drafted to Irirangi on 24 Feb 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 15 Oct 1955 to return the ship to the RN. Arrived in Portsmouth 12 Dec 1955. While in England he spent four days in HMS Dryad returning to Bellona 17 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956 and after working up sailed from Britain to NZ via the Mediterranean. However, the problem at Suez meant that she had to travel via South Africa. Royalist arrived at Devonport on 20 Dec 1956. Served in Tamaki 3 Apr 1957–13 May 1958. DEE 31 May 1958. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| SPURDLE, Glen Douglas Alan | 4984 | Lieutenant (Special Duties) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Whanganui on 9 Nov 1925. Enlisted in the NZ Division of the RN on 14 May 1942 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as a Boy 1st Class to Leander on 25 Apr 1943. On 19 Nov 1942 Leander required urgent repairs for a cracked fuel–tank plating and she returned to Auckland for a three-month repair. How and when he joined Leander is uncertain as she had sailed for and arrived at Espirito Santo before his drafting date. Once he joined Leander he remained in her until 7 Jan 1944. Leander was severely damaged by a Japanese Long Lance torpedo during the Battle of Kolombangara during the night 12–13 Jul 1943. Temporary repairs were effected and Leander was able to make passage to Auckland where further repairs were done and she then sailed to Boston. Many of the crew were then sent to England to make up the crew for Achilles the repairs of which had been completed. This was when and where he joined Achilles on 8 Jan 1944. Achilles sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet in May 1945 for final operations in the Pacific War. In 1946 Achillies sailed from Auckland to be returned to the RN. When in England Glen Spurdle, now an Acting Leading Seaman spent nearly a year in HMS King George V (battleship. before returning to Philomel on 12 Oct 1947. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Jun 1948 and to Petty Officer on 1 Jun 1949 then served in Bellona, Philomel and Tamaki before returning to HMNZS Maori in the UK, 26 Jan 1951. This time while in Britain he also served in Victory, Phoenix, Drake and Romola. He attended several courses and was promoted Acting Commissioned Boatswain (Bosun) on 10 Nov 1951. In Dec 1952 he is shown borne additional, as an Acting Commissioned Boatswain appointed on 20 Oct 1952 in Bellona. He was next appointed to Lachlan on 31 Dec 1952 and is shown as a Commissioned Boatswain dated 10 Nov 1951. He was appointed to Black Prince on 8 Mar 1954. Appointed to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. RTNZ Glen Spurdle was commissioned Lieutenant (Special Duties) on 1 Apr 1958. on 4 Jul 1958. He later served in Endeavour, Tamaki, Philomel and Endeavour again in 1962. He was released at his own request as a Lieutenant on 20 Sep 1965 having taken up an appointment with the Union Steamship Co. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| SQUIRE, Donald Peter | 923311 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Geraldine 12 Jun 1920. Attested 12 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954. Vehicle Mechanic. Entered Korea 20 Feb 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. M/I to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Nelson 2 Aug 2014 aged 94 years. |
| SQUIRE, George Henry | 204276 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 01/10/2052 | Born Nelson 28 Jul 1926. Merchant Seaman. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Iwakuni, by a Qantas flight. Posted to RNZA. Battle Casualty, Korea, wounded in action 1 Aug 1952. Multiple wounds from mortar shell fragments to back, right thigh, forearm, left hand. Evacuated via 60 Indian Fd Amb, 8055 MASH and 121 Evacuation Hospital. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Sep 1952 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Deplaned Auckland 1 Oct 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea 165 days. Served in Korea Discharged from Kayforce 2 May 1953. Returned to his home in Ponsonby, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 22 Jul 1987 4 days before his 61st birthday. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ST AUBYN, Geoffrey Piers | 13056 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Geoffrey Piers St Aubyn was born Yelverton, Devon on 11 Apr 1922. He was the son of Hon. Lionel Michael St Aubyn, M.V.O and Lady Mary Theresa Parker and a cousin of Lord Morely. Midshipman 1 Jan 1960, Lieutenant Sub-Lieutenant 1 Jan 1942. Lieutenant 16 Jul 1943. Royal Navy Lieutenant on loan to RNZN for three years. Appointed Executive Officer of Hawea 5 Jan 1950. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 16 Jul 1951. Was a member of Hawea’s Spotting Party at the Han River in Korea 1951. Hawea returned to Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Returned to the Royal Navy. Geoffrey Piers St Aubyn of Curtisknowle near Totnes, Devon died 29 Feb 1964 at Innsbruck, Austria the result of an aeroplane crash. He and his wife were both killed leaving three children–all under four years. |
| ST CLARE, Mervyn Leslie | 1216 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland 7 Jul 1917. Message boy before joining the NZ Division of the Royal Navy in Philomel on 17 Mar 1933 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class 22 Sep 1933. Drafted to Dunedin 18 Mar 1934 and to Diomede 18 Jan–14 Apr 1935. Both these ships were on the New Zealand station at the time. Diomede had earlier been involved with assistance to Napier after the earthquake in Feb 1931 and had escorted the damaged Veronica to Auckland. Returned to Dunedin 15 Apr 1935. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 7 Jul 1935 and to Able Seaman 7 Oct 1936. Dunedin sailed from Auckland 15 Feb 1937 for return to Britain with Able Seaman St Clare aboard. On arrival he served briefly in Antelope, then in Courageous (aircraft carrier) 8 Jan–12 Dec 1938 then briefly at Victory. Drafted to HMS Achillies 27 Jan 1939 and was in action with Exeter and Ajax against the Graf Spee off Montevideo in Dec 1939. Achilles returned to Auckland for repairs. Able Seaman St Clare advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 4 Sep 1941 and to Acting Petty Officer 31 Jan 1942. After repairs were completed Achillies went north escorting troop convoys and operating against Japanese forces. On 5 Jan 1943 while off Guadalcanal Achilles was damaged by a Japanese air attack. Mervyn St Clare advanced to Petty Officer 31 Jan 1943. The ship went to the UK for repairs. Drafted to Gambia 22 Sep 1943 the same day as the ship was TSFD to the RNZN and served in this ship until 19 Jan 1945. Gambia served with the British Pacific Fleet and participated in attacks on Japanese positions throughout the Pacific. In Philomel 20 Jan 1945–31 Jan 1947. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 1 Feb 1947 and was Discharged to Shore 8 Jul 1947. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN 24 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman and advanced over the next three-days to Chief Petty Officer. Served in Philomel then Tamaki before being drafted 25 May–19 Dec 1949 to Kiwi (Bird-class minesweeper). Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 22 Feb 1952. Back to Philomel and Tamaki until 7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed for Korean waters 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on west cost of Korea on patrols and escort duties. Awarded ERII Coronation Medal 1953. Hawea RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel 3 Nov 1953 until his discharge date. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) NY Hons 1 Jan 1955. DEE 23 Feb 1956. |
| STACE, Trevor Wallace | 203738 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born 10 Sep 1929. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZ Sigs Signals Troop Driver. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 27 Mar 2007 aged 77 years. |
| STACK, Lawrence Leo (Laurie) | 208643 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Methven 11 Apr 1929. Came from Rakaia. Served in Air Training Corps, during WWII. Service in 17 Sqn RNZAF at Christchurch from 1946. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam arriving Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Also served at HQ Kayforce. Served in the forward areas with 16 Fd Regt. As he sat at the 25-pounder gun, he had to align it by turning a handle, so he was not able to put his fingers in his ears. He became deaf on one side and also has a neck problem from the gun’s recoil. RTNZ on furlough 17 Apr 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 19 May 1954. Re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. To be Sergeant 1 Nov 1954. RTNZ on SS Changsha via Hong Kong, New Guinea and Australia. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZ GSM (K), NZ Fire Brigade Long Service Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2892 was sent to him at Rakaia on 30 Aug 1957. South Island Vice President NZ Korean Veterans Association 1999. Living at Christchurch in Nov 2000. Laurie was one of 11 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Laurie was the National President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 2000–2003. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. Laurie was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for Public Services, in the QB Hons 2004. Attended 60th Commemoration in Seoul in 22–27 Jun 2010, as 2nd Vice President of the International Federation of Korean War Veterans Association. Died Blenheim 2 Aug 2015 aged 86 years. |
| STACK, William Carl (Bill) | 457807 | Staff Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZEME | 02/09/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born during Dec 1932. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima, to Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954. Employed as the Mechanist Staff Sergeant in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. On 15 Jul 1955 he examined the Vehicle WD No.155653 and considered this vehicle was roadworthy. It was damaged during an accident on 28 Jul 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served in Korea one year 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Aug 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2000. Died Hamilton, 11 Aug 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| STACK, William Michael | 12969 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Millerton, Westport, 20 Mar 1934. Enlisted in the RNZN on 5 May 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. Initial sea service after initial training in Tamaki was in Bellona. Drafted to Rotoiti 13 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Promoted Ordinary Seaman 20 Sep 1951. RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Black Prince. Promoted Able Seaman. DEE 17 Apr 1958. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Westport 29 Mar 2008 nine days after his 74th birthday. |
| STAFFORD, Patrick Francis | 920357 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 03/08/2054 | Came from Omakau, Central Otago. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington or Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Served in an NZ Transport unit but not known which one. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 3 Aug 1954. SOS Kayforce 19 Sep 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| STALLARD, Norris Brian | 303013 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland on 2 Sep 1935. Employed as a packer before he entered the RNZN on 8 Apr 1954 as a Stoker on an eight-year engagement. After initial training in Tamaki followed by Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 1 Nov 1954 for his first sea service. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 8 Apr 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956 but he remained in the ship until 13 Aug 1956. Drafted to Black Prince 14 Aug 1956 and was then drafted to Kaniere on 17 Jan 1958. He then served in Philomel 4 Aug 1958 and served again in Black Prince 29 Oct 1958–24 Aug 1959. Discharged BNPS on 24 Aug 1959. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| STALLARD, Peter | 13613 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 01/02/2057 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 18 Nov 1929. He was employed as a motor mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 17 May 1951 as a Stoker. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 14 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Apr 1953. He was drafted to Philomel (attached to Bellona) 15 Jan 1953 and was in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 9 Sep 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 15 Jan 1954. Drafted to Lachlan on 5 Apr 1954 where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 15 Jan 1955 then returned to Philomel on 31 Jan 1955. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 May 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but Peter Stallard came home early on 31 Jan 1957. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Feb 1957 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Feb 1958. DEE 16 May 1959. Later awarded NZGSM (K) and Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| STANAWAY, Ian Rex | 204388 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 15/10/2052 | Enlisted about 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Entered Korea a short time later but his stay in theatre was not long as he RTNZ after four and a half months for medical reasons. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Oct 1952 and deplaned Auckland 15 Oct 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STANAWAY, Murray Clifford | 207885 | 2nd Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 18/12/2052 | Born Te Kopuru, Northland 4 Feb 1929. Schoolteacher from Nelson. Previous service in the British Army in Palestine after WWII. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gunner Kirkland was photographed discussing the procedures for Observation Post duties with Lieutenant M.C. Stannaway. Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander 19 Jun 1952. Awarded Military Cross as Captain (London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402). Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Palestine’, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers General List, RNZA, 1 Mar 1953. Territorial Force 1956–64. Regular Force officer 1964–68, UN Truce Supervisor Palestine. Also ADC to the Governor General. Died in road accident Rhodesia 14 Jul 1970. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STANBRIDGE, Colin William Nash | 202350 | Lieutenant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/09/2052 | Born Hemel Hampstead, England 27 Dec 1926. Served in the British Army 1944–49 as an OR and was then commissioned. (Service Number 14451159 as OR and 357883 as an Officer.) Served in France, Egypt, Palestine and Greece. Came to New Zealand and served in 1 Bn Wellington Regt (City of Wellington's Own), Territorial Force 1949-1950. “Believed it was time to make a stand against the Communists and joined Kayforce.” Appointed to the Emergency Force from the Wellington Regiment. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Troop Commander Fox Troop (F Tp) 163 Bty. Served wherever the battery was sent. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 19 Sep 1952 for RTNZ as Captain. Deplaned Wellington 23 Sep 1952. Regular Force officer 1952–77. Served in HQ NZ Force Singapore 1960–62. 2i/c 16 Fd Regt 1962–64. Retired 7 Mar 1977, as Major from HQ Field Force Command. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Palestine’, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. Living at Castor Bay Auckland 2004. He was a friend of Peter King DSO, MC and wrote a short article about Peter telling of his sense of humour. (K Force Despatches, May 2004.) |
| STANDING, Percy Victor | 204208 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Whangarei 1 Dec 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements during Sep 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. M/I to NZRTU on disembarkation. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar 1952. Entered Korea on 26 Mar 1952 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 28 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1953 for RTNZ by air via Guam and Sydney. Percy recalls that there were 130 in the 3rd Reinforcements (132 actually). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Died Kaitaia 14 May 2013 aged 85 years. |
| STANDRING, Donald William (Bill) | 206943 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Gisborne 25 Jul 1930. Came from Feilding. Enlisted in Kayforce in Jan 1952. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Bombardier while holding appointment of Gun 2i/c 16 Mar 1953. Later Gun Number 1 in gun crew. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Served in Territorial Force 23 Bty, 2 Fd Regt, RNZA, until 1960. Retired as Battery Sergeant Major in rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Living in Nandi, Fiji in 1996. Still in Fiji in 2004. Bill Standing was thought to be the first leader of the NZ Korea Veterans Association (1972–74). |
| STANFIELD, Douglas William | 203578 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Dannevirke 2 Apr 1928. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RNZASC cook attached to Field Regiment RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Middlemore Hospital Auckland 13 Feb 2014 aged 85 years. |
| STANLEY-HARRIS, Richard | 30234 | Captain | Attached 3 RAR | NZ Regt | 23/12/2052 | 22/09/2053 | Born in India 9 Oct 1924. Served in the Regular Force 1943–1974. Graduated from RMC Duntroon Dec 1944 as a Lieutenant. Served BCOF, Japan 1946–48. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere at for passage to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 26 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953. Kayforce 1952–53 attached to 3 Bn Royal Australian Regt and was Adjutant during a six–month secondment in 1953. RTNZ 22 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Area Officer at Tauranga 1960–61. Appointed MBE 1964. Retired from Field Force Command on 5 Dec 1974 as Lieutenant Colonel. Died 17 Dec 1998 aged 72 years. Enlisted the compiler in Jan 1961. |
| STANLEY, Ernest Arthur | 211304 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 15/02/2056 | Previous service in the British Army. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements circa 1 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat to Sydney then flew by civil air via New Guinea and Guam to Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 13 Feb 1956 via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 15 Feb 1956, Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). (See Compilation of This Record in the Introduction.) |
| STANLEY, Roger Owen | 689337 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 15/09/2053 | Born Taumarunui 30 Aug 1931. Grocer at Star Stores in Wellington. Trainee in 6th CMT intake, then serving TF soldier. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Nov 1953 to RTNZ on compassionate grounds to attend the funeral of his mother (aged 48). Delays in flight meant that he did not arrive in time. SOS Kayforce 5 Oct 1953 and reposted to TF unit (5 Lieutenant Regt, RNZA). Served overseas 118 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Worked in Papua New Guinea for 10 years where his medals were stolen during a break-in. Living Hamilton 2002. Hamilton Representative for NZKVA 2004. Won a place in the ballot to visit Gallipoli in 2005. Died Hamilton 22 Jun 2015 aged 83 years. |
| STANNARD, David Richard | 15540 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rajputana, India on 27 Oct 1940. He was a scholar living in Woolston, Christchurch when he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 on an eight-year engagement. He was a Boy 2nd Class in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 19 Jul 1957 and then to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Philomel 6 Jan 1957 and was then drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. It appears that he RUN on 17 Jun 1957 (while in Sydney) and was recovered on 2 Jul 1957 and returned to Royalist. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 27 Apr 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he was drafted to Philomel on 25 Sep 1958 and once again appears to have RUN again. Recovered on 2 Oct 1958 and served in Philomel until Discharged SNLR on 6 May 1959. It is not known if he received any medallic awards for his service. |
| STANSFIELD, Colin Herbert | 568084 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 08/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born 25 Mar 1932. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Apr 1953. A small group comprising Driver R.W. Milne, Driver W. Burgess, Driver P. Hemana, Corporal E.A. Priest, Driver R. Hakaraia, Driver C.H. Stansfield and Driver P.K. Derwin M/I to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Later Temporary Corporal. RTNZ 4 Sep 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 29 Dec 1953. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 1 Apr 1954. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 15 Dec 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, Napier, 21 May 2007 the result of an accident, aged 75 years. |
| STAPLETON, Charles Herbert | 204448 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Previous service in Royal Australian Air Force. Enlisted during Jun 1953 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued from Sydney to Iwakuni and deplaned 25–26 Dec 1953. Entered Korea 1 Jan 1953 and M/I to his unit in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served in Korea 337 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2900 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Mt Eden, Auckland. Died Auckland, 25 May 1994. |
| STAPLETON, James Desmond (Des) | 13218 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Greymouth 26 Aug 1929. Enlisted in the RNZN on 19 Jan 1950 as Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona for his first sea service. Drafted to Taupo on 18 Jan 1951–25 Jan 1953. Promoted Able Seaman 19 May 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He later served in Kiwi. Also served in Philomel and Tamaki. DEE 10 Jan 1956. Returned to live in Greymouth. Died Napier 15 Aug 1996 aged 66 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STARK, Stuart William (Stu) | 675667 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Featherston 2 Apr 19312. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 13th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Also served as a Driver in RNZASC. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Nov 19555 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2901 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Carterton. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living Waitarere Beach, near Levin. Died 5 Nov 2019, after a short illness, at Taranaki Base Hospital, aged 88 years. |
| STEADMAN, Victor Arthur Mascall | 12824 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Reigate, Surrey, UK, on 29 Aug 1918. He was employed as ae errand boy before he entered the RN on 20 Nov 1931 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 140527. His first ship was HMS St Vincent (stone frigate) at Gosport a boys training establishment. HE advanced to Boy 1st Class on 4 Aug 1934. Drafted to Nelson (battleship) on 5 Nov 1934. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Aug 1936. Drafted to HMS Eck (destroyer) based in HMS Victory on 16 Jan–24 Aug 1937 followed by service in Victory. Drafted to Wrestler (Destroyer) on 19 Jun 1937–12 Sep 1937. He was soon after drafted to HMS Birmingham (light cruiser) from 16 Nov 1937 and advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Nov 1937, Acting Leading Seaman on 1 May 1940 and to Leading Seaman on 1 May 1941. On first joining her he served in the China Station in 1938 and on the outbreak of WWII she sailed to Malta for a refit before joining the Home Fleet in March-Apr 1940. Birmingham was involved in the Norway campaign. She shelled and sank the German patrol boat Schiff 37 and in company with Manchester evacuated 1500 troops from Andalsnes. In 1941 she escorted troop convoys round the Cape of Good Hope and then returned to Britain. He then served in Victory and Excellent where he advanced to A.PO (Temporary) on 7 Jul 1941. Drafted to Edinburgh Castle (depot ship) 6 Jan 1942 and served in Wren (sloop) based on Philoctetes (depot ship) and Cormorant (RN Air Station Gibraltar). He returned to Britain and served again in Victory and was then drafted to HMS Saker (administration base in New York) to bring Byron (US built frigate) 13 Dec 1943–12 Mar 1944 to Britain where he served in her until drafted to Dunluce Castle (depot ship). He then served in Flowerdown (shore station) and then in HMS Royal Albert. He was released from the RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 19 Nov 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star (‘ France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp) and War Medal. Entered the NZN at Maori on 19 Jun 1949 as an Able Seaman on a four-year engagement. Advanced to Petty Officer over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan 29 Jul 1949 to 11 Feb 1950 then served in Tamaki and Philomel. He extended his service on 7 May 1952 to serve until Retiring Allowance. Drafted to Bellona on 7 Jun 1952 and sailed to Britain on 24 Jun 1953 in her to take part in Exercise Mainbrace and bring naval stores back to NZ. Awarded the Naval LS&GS Medal on 13 Oct 1952. This may have been presented to him in Britain. While in Britain he was in Excellent and he returned to NZ in Black Prince which had sailed to Britain to take part in the Naval Review at Spithead in Jun 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 30 Sep 1953–3 Nov 1953. Drafted to Tamaki 4 Nov 1953–18 May 1955 apart from seven days in Hawea and another seven days in Kiwi during 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Feb 1955. He served on Philomel and in Pegasus a reserve training unit. He returned to Philomel on 9 Oct 1958–1 Feb 1959. He went back to Pegasus on 2 Feb–10 Feb 1959 hut returned to Philomel on 11 Feb 1959. Discharged to RA on 18 Jun 1959. Awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. On discharge he went to live in Christchurch. Died Tauranga, 23 Aug 1996 aged 78 years. |
| STEBBINGS, James Harold Dodson | 783344 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 19/05/2054 | 18/04/2055 | Born Motueka, 10 Jan 1933. Worked on the family farm at Kaiteriteri. Served in CMT 1950 and remained a TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 3 Feb 1954. Attached FAP SME Linton Camp for Corps Training 17 Mar–1 May 1954. Emplaned Wellington 19 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 28 Fd Engr Regt 2 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 9 Oct 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD 4 Apr 1955 to NZ Roll for compassionate RTNZ. M/I NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1955 and remained on the NZ Roll (Compass). Highest rank achieved Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 18 Feb 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 335 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1955 and posted to the TF. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 12 Nov 2008 aged 75 years. |
| STEEL, James | 207744 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body during late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O on TOD to British JRHU for Cooking Course 15 Jun 1951. Travelling with him were Gunners P.J. Bowie, L.W. Clarke and Ansell R. G. When the course was completed, he returned to 16 Fd Regt. Served with the Regiment from Pusan as the allied forces pushed northwards. M/O from 6 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 26 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 239 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1952 and returned to Greymouth. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEELE, Decker | 803130 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/03/2054 | 27/11/2054 | Born Dover, UK, 25 Oct 1931. Miner, Wallsend, State Coal Mine, Brunner, West Coast NZ. Attested 7 Oct 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Had some difficulty adhering to Routine and Standing orders. M/O Burnham 6pm 23 Mar 1954 to emplanement (Flight No.8). Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 3 Apr, entered Korea 5 Apr and M/I 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 8 Apr 1954. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 11 Apr 1954. Committed further indiscretions. Released and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 22 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 26 Oct 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 9) from Sydney. Served overseas 249 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| STEELE, William John | 821777 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Enlisted in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai on RNZAF Hastings and flew via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, to Hiro, Japan. Deplaned, Japan 13 Jan 1956. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STEER, John Harling | 10706 | Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea | RNZN | 01/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington 5 Oct 1928. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1945 and served in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy Telegraphist 5 Mar 1946 and to Ordinary Telegraphist 5 Apr 1946. Drafted to Achillies 27 May 1946 and sailed in her to the UK to return her to the RN and bring the Bellona back for the RNZN. Advanced to Telegraphist 5 Oct 1946 and by Jun 1950 he was an Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jan 1951 and sailed for Korea on 2 Mar 1951. After serving mainly on the west coast she RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. John Harlin advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on 7 Jun 1951. Drafted to Bellona 12 Sep 1955 and sailed in her to Britain. While there he attended a short two-week course in HMS Mercury. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist 14 Aug 1959. He later attended a promotion course for Sub-Lieutenant at HMS Mercury 31 Aug 1959–20 Oct 1959. Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Special Duties) Comms at Maori 4 May 1960 then HMS President 5 Dec 1960. Sub-Lieutenant (Special Duties) 30 Aug 1961 and was additional for passage and leave in Royalist 15 Dec 1961–8 Feb 1962. At Irirangi (Communications Station) Feb 1964. Later served Taranaki 18 Sep 1964–19 Jul 1966 Qualifying service for GSM 1962 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. In Tamaki 5 May 1967 for duty in Coms Training School and then i/cc Communications. Lieutenant communications specialist in Philomel 1968. Later Lieutenant Commander, Special Duties. Discharged to RA 16 Jun 1972. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1952 with ‘Borneo’ clasp. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. |
| STEER, Royston Sydney | 12684 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Twickenham, Middlesex, UK, on 31 Jan 1928. He was a farm student before he entered the RN as an Air Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 2 Oct 1945 with Service No C/KX 114838. He underwent initial training in Royal Arthur a Butlins holiday camp at Ingoldmells near Skegness requisitioned by the Admiralty used mainly for training communications personnel. He then served in Gosling, an RN Air Station near Warrington in Cheshire and was then attached to St Athan where he started training as a ground fitter and air engineer. Drafted to Daedalus (stone frigate) the main training establishment for the Fleet Air Arm. He returned to Royal Arthur on 20 Jul 1946 and there changed to Stoker 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1946. He then served in Imperieuse, Pembroke, Marlborough and back again to Pembroke where he was attached to Aisne (destroyer) 31 Jan 1947–25 Jan 1948. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 22 Jun 1947. Released from the RN to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 23 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN at Maori / Cook on 27 Feb 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic on a six-year engagement with the option of staying in NZ or returning to Britain for discharge. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 then to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949. He was a member of the ship’s company that brought the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 16 May–19 Jul 1950. Served in Tamaki from 20 Jul 1950 then in Bellona from 15 May 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Shortly after arrival in Korea he was TSFD to Belfast (cruiser) 3 Feb–26 May 1952. He was then drafted to Taupo on 27 May 1952 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Black Prince, Bellona, ML 3552 and Philomel. He returned to Maori, Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 and was DEE on 30 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEERE, Alan James | 11818 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Linwood, Christchurch on 10 Mar 1930. He was employed as a cycle mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 9 Oct 1947 as an Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kiwi on 27 Feb 1948 and advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 9 Aug 1948. He returned to Tamaki on 17 Feb 1949–22 Jan 1951 and was drafted to Kaniere 23 Jan–7 Nov 1951. He served briefly in Philomel and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He served out his time in Philomel and was DEE on 9 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 29 Aug 1990 aged 60 years. |
| STENSNESS, Arthur Richard | 203901 | Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Previous service in 2 NZEF (Jayforce) and RNZAF. His name is recorded in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vo 19, p.126 and is shown as a driver in NZASC. His former occupation was a truck driver in Auckland and his NOK was his mother in Onehunga, Auckland. Embarked in HMT Dunera during Apr 1947 for travel to Japan. RTNZ circa mid-1948. Enlisted in KMB during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon and served as a Driver in the Artillery Platoon. He was involved in the Battle of Kapyong as a driver supporting 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Served in Korea one year 193 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEPHENS, Douglas William | 13220 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier on 12 Dec 1926. Civil trade was sand blaster. Enlisted in the RNZN 19 Jan 1950 as Stoker on a six-year engagement. Underwent training in Tamaki and was drafted to Philomel on 2 May 1950 for further training. Drafted to Bellona 29 Oct 1950 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 19 Oct 1950. He returned to Philomel 25–27 Aug 1951 and was then drafted to Taupo on 28 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland the next day for Korea. Drafted to Belfast on 10 Oct 1951 for service in a cruiser. He remained in Belfast until 20 Jan 1952. Drafted to Hawea 21 Jan 1952 and RTNZ in her until he was drafted to serve in Philomel on 10 Mar 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 25 Nov 1951 and to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 25 Nov 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 to 6 May 1954 once again serving in Korean waters. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 18 Jan 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth on 20 Nov 2011 just a few days before his 86th birthday. |
| STEPHENS, Maxwell James | 208825 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born 7 Jan 1929. Came from Hokitika. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 and flew by flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 19 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney Served overseas one year 217 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2905 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address at Cobb Valley Dam, Golden Bay. Died Paraparaumu, 12 May 2002. |
| STEPHENSON, Colin George | 204107 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div HQ | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born 30 Nov 1926. Came from Kaponga, Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Fault Control 1 Comwel Div HQ Signals 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland approx 4.15pm on 13 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 24 Aug 1992 aged 65 years. |
| STEVENS, Donald | 12057 | Acting Engine Room Artificer | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Whanganui on 2 Feb 1927. Employed as a steam fitter before he entered the RNZN on a six-year engagement from 27 May 1948 as a Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel where he changed to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 30 Nov 1948. He served in Bellona 11 Feb 1949–6 Oct 1950 and was drafted to Rotoiti on 7 Oct 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea mainly on the west coast. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 4 Jan 1951. RTNZ on 21 Oct 1951. Served in Philomel 24 Nov 1951 and died in a motor accident New Year’s Day 1952. Discharged Dead 1 Jan 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEVENS, Dudley Alfred Henry | 206942 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Previous service in the Royal Air Force. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere at for passage to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea circa 1 Jan 1953. Discharged in the UK, 2 Dec 1954 after nearly two years in Kayforce. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEVENS, Lewis Robert | 12330 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Aldershot, Hampshire, UK, on 23 Nov 1925. He appears to have been a baker’s roundsman before he entered the RN. He had some service in the RN but there are very few details available at this moment. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori on a three-year engagement from 5 Jul 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic and the next day advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 28 Aug 1948 which was re-named HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948. He was one of the crew who sailed this vessel to join the RNZN Fleet in Auckland. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 4 Nov 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Feb–9 May 1950. Served in Philomel 10 May–3 Jul 1950. Drafted to Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland the same day to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. He returned to NZ most likely in Pukaki which arrived back in Auckland on 2 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel and was DEE on 18 Jul 1951. Later awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Even later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland? on 4 Apr 1978 aged 53 years. |
| STEVENS, Raymond Vernon | 14117 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Carterton 1 Sep 1929. Entered the RNZN on 24 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952. During the Korean War served in Hawea, HMS Newcastle (23 Sep 1952–2 Feb 1953) and was then drafted to Rotoiti 5 Feb 1953. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 24 Oct 1952. RTNZ arriving Auckland on 19 Mar 1953. Also served in Lachlan, Bellona and Black Prince. Was in the crew that returned Bellona to the UK. Served in Royalist during the Suez Canal Zone in 1956 when the ship was on its delivery voyage from the UK to New Zealand. Promoted Acting Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineer) 1 Dec 1958. Also served in Hickleton from 10 May–27 Dec 1966 in Borneo and Malaya area. Awarded British Empire Medal, QB Hons 1967. Discharged to RA 23 Jan 1972 in the rank of Chief Petty Officer Mechanic (Engineer). Ray Stevens then completed another 14 years’ service with the RNZNVR. Awarded RNZNVR LS&GC Medal. Died UK, 17 Jul 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, RN LS&GC Medal (2 Mar 1967), RNZNVR LS&GC Medal, PJM and KWSM. Family living in Australia in 2007. |
| STEVENS, Robert Temple | 211344 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born at Mangawhariki, near Te Puia Springs. Enlisted in Kayforce as a Gunner. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Ration Clerk at RHQ 16 Fd Regt. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Joined Regular Force served in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC, Linton and Sapper in 2 Constr Sqn, RNZE. Discharged as Private, RNZIR 24 Jun 1966. Living at Palmerston North in Nov 2003. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STEVENS, William | 12654 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2053 | Born Camberwell, London, UK, on 16 Jul 1923. He was employed as a slater’s mate before he entered the RN under the NSAF Act on 14 Sep 1942. He entered the RN as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 375206 and underwent initial training in Ganges. He then served in Pembroke for further training and was then drafted to Asbury a shore-based transit accommodation site for the RN near New York. He was there to be part of the ship’s company when Bazeley (destroyer escort) was handed over to the RN in Feb 1943. Bill Stevens remained in her until 10 Jul 1945 and was stationed at Ferret (stone frigate located in Derry, Northern Ireland) and then in Caroline (located in Belfast). While serving in her she was involved in sinking, with the help of other ships, U–648 on 23 Nov 1943, U–600 on 25 Nov 1943 and U–636 on 21 Apr 1945. This service was in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean in 1945. He returned to Pembroke 11 Jul 1945 and then served in Royal Katherine (ML 6025–a former German vessel used by the RN) 10 Sep 1945–24 Feb 1946 and then Royal Rupert working with Naval Party 1735, Wilhelmshaven, Germany 25 Feb–7 Mar 1946. He returned to Pembroke and was discharged 25 May 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Cook / Maori on 20 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949. He was one of the ship’s company who brought the vessel to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 31 Jul 1950–7 Jan 1951 and was the drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He served again in Philomel 12 Mar 1952–15 Jan 1953 and then in Black Prince 16 Jan–19 Nov 1953. He returned to Philomel and then went back to Maori where he was DEE on 19 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEVENSON, Brian James | 12385 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Taihape on 3 Sep 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN on 8 Jul 1948 as Boy 2nd Class. First sea service was in Bellona from 12 Jul 1949 to 17 Jan 1951. Advanced from Boy 1st Class to Ordinary Seaman on 8 May 1950. Served in Taupo for a short time before going for further training a HMAS Rushcutter a radar and anti-submarine training school in New South Wales from 29 Dec 1951 to 5 Jul 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland for service in Korean waters 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. After his final sea service, awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 7 Sep 1956. Was at Wainuiomata in 1959. Living in Te Aroha in 2001. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hastings on 26 Jan 2011 in his 79th year. |
| STEVENSON, Peter Herbert | 208644 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born in Geraldine, South Canterbury in 1928. Enlisted 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on a Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged 19 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and possibly KWSM. Died Timaru 23 May 1993 and is buried in the Timaru Cemetery. (See Compilation of this Record in the Introduction.) |
| STEWARD, Cedric John | 13110 | Midshipman | HMS Glory | RNZN | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland 31 Jan 1931. Attended Northcote Primary School and Northcote College. Trained at Royal Naval College Britannia at Dartmouth and Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London. Midshipman served in HMS Devonshire (light training cruiser), Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 Jan 1952 based in Maori. Served in HMS Illustrious (carrier) then joined HMS Glory at Portsmouth 15 Jan 1951. Air Plotting Officer on HMS Glory. Arrived at Sasebo, Japan Apr 1950. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Believed to the first New Zealander to be posted to the staff of the Commander Far East Fleet? Later served in Kaniere and Royalist. Royal Australian Naval College 1959–62. Commanding Officer, Inverell and Senior Officer Fishery Protection 1967–68. CO, Otago 1973–74 first RNZN ship to be attached to NZFORSEA. CO, Canterbury 1974–75; Later Rear Admiral, CB (Military) QB Hons 16 Jun 1984. Believed to be the first Aucklander to reach rank of Rear Admiral in RNZN. Chief of Naval Staff 1983–86. Retired 1 Feb 1986. |
| STEWARD, William Patrick | 208542 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 27/05/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Enlisted in Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 27 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but battery and employment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 158 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2910 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to him in Timaru. |
| STEWART, Andrew (Anaru) | 213039 | ? | NZRTU | ? | 21/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Previous service in the Army. Emplaned Wellington 21 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 24 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZ Defence Service Medal (R). His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2911 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Wellington. (See Compilation of this Record in the Introduction.) |
| STEWART, Barry | 32881 | Warrant Officer 2nd Class | Base Ordnance Depot | RNZAOC | 14/06/2052 | 13/05/2055 | Born at Nurse Byrne’s Home Mangaweka 2 Nov1929. Enlisted in the Army in 1945 but was discharged two months later as he was underage. Enlisted again in 1947 and served in BCOF as part of 22 Battalion, Apr 1947 to Oct 1948. Serving Regular Force soldier. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by air from Sydney to deplane Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Returned as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 10 Sep 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Appointed MBE 1976. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also LS&GC (Military) Feb 1965, MSM 5 Apr 1972. (See Service Lives Remembered. Retired as Captain & QM 14 Jul 1982. Living in the Upper Hutt Area 1994. |
| STEWART, Bruce Campbell | 208766 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born 2 Nov 1929. Came from Picton. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. SOS Kayforce 11 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died, Picton, 14 Sep 1999. |
| STEWART, Carol Edward | 207936 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Nelson 25 Dec 1927. Tinsmith for T. Stewart & Sons Ltd Nelson. Attested 15 Sep 1950 in KMB. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Had difficulty adhering to Routine and Standing Orders. Highest rank achieved Lance Bombardier as Sanitary NCO. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 on Qantas aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 233 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Nelson 7 Apr 1967 aged 39 years. |
| STEWART, Colin | 203902 | Driver | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Came from Auckland. Served in BCOF, Japan. (827455, Temporary Lance Corporal. Plumber from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs A. Stewart (mother), Te Papapa, Auckland.) Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Artillery Platoon. Promoted Lance Bombardier. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS and was discharged direct to unit on 25 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jun 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland on 7 Jun 1952. After furlough re-emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 for Korea. Re-entered Kore and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2913 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Onehunga, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, David Graham | 15321 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born St Kilda in Dunedin on 10 Dec 1939. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 27 Jan 1955 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 27 Jun 1955 then to Probationary Boy Telegraphist on 5 Oct 1955 and then to Junior Telegraphist on 12 Jan 1956. Drafted to Hawea on 4 May–27 Aug 1956. He served in Philomel until drafted on 2 Apr 1957 Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 12 Apr 1957. Served in the Communications Division. He advanced to Telegraphist on 12 Jun 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 23 Sep 1958 and returned to Philomel 24 Oct 1958. He served in Mako, Philomel, Kaniere, for one month, Philomel and then returned to Irirangi on 17 Nov 1959. Advanced to Radio Operator 2nd Class on 1 Mar 1959. He then served in Philomel, Paea and was drafted to Pukaki on 12 May 1961–13 Sep 1962 which was his longest posting since serving in Royalist. He then served in Philomel again and Wakefield. Discharged by purchase on 27 Jul 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| STEWART, Don | 535127 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 23 Mar 1932. Mill hand Edwards Constr Coy, Rotorua. 2nd Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Bn Hauraki Regt. Attested in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 30 Jun 1953. Posted to RNZA while training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov, entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and M/I to his unit that day. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan 1954 and attached FAP to CATC Inchon for training course. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 14 Feb 1954. Failed to adhere to unit Routine and Standing Orders re vehs and leave. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 17 days. Discharged 7 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2000. |
| STEWART, Donald Norman | 822811 | Private | ? | ? | 28/08/2054 | 16/02/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings bound for Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954. Corps and Unit not known but may have been RNZAOC. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 16 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 143 days. Discharged 10 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2916 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Died Christchurch 2 Aug 2018. |
| STEWART, Earl William | 203923 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Jun 1950. Was trained in Papakura and Waiouru camps for his service in Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt 161 B ty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2917 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Onehunga, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Eric Charles | 208645 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/06/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Morven, near Waimate 25 Sep 1929. Farmhand from Waimate. Eric attended a Kayforce OCTU Selection Board but was not selected for officer training. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air from Sydney deplaning Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1952 was posted to G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt the same day and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington 5 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Expected time of arrival was 7.30am. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in the Territorial Force, 1 Canterbury Regt, on return from Korea, but was discharged Jun 1956 being unfit for service. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Motueka in 2001. Died Motueka 14 Jan 2004 aged 74 years. Buried Motueka cemetery RSA Section. |
| STEWART, Ernest George | 206818 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 07/07/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Dannevirke 7 Sep 1925. Railway Porter. Previous service in the Home Guard then in RNZAF with Service No 444525. Served for one year two months as an armourer. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and the NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Driver for Awato Shingle Co, Napier. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb 15 Dec 1952, to Norwegian MASH then to 25 Canadian F.D.S. 29 Dec 1953 then onto Brit Com Communications Zone Medical Unit before being TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure on 4 Jan 1953. Discharged from hospital 31 Jan 1953 but it was not long before he was re-adm to Brit Com Gen Hosp on 12 Mar 1953 (Renal Colic). Reposted to 16 Fd Regt LAD 17 Mar 1953 and M/I this unit 25 Mar 1953. Posted from 16 Fd Regt LAD to NZ Base 30 Aug 1953. Re-adm to Brit Com Gen Hosp 3–23 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and furlough and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. Served overseas one year 184 days. Was found not fit for service and did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died at Athenree near Katikati 11 Jun 1987 aged 61 years. Buried Waihi Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Frank | 204375 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/07/2052 | 23/07/2054 | Came from Whakatane. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. May have RTNZ on furlough and then went back to Korea. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jul 1954. Advanced from Driver to Sergeant during his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and deplaned NZ from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 10 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2920 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Whakatane. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Garrick James | 13506 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Whanganui 16 Jun 1933. His occupation is given as a banker but that must have been at a junior level. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Telegraphist on 28 Sep 1950 on an eight-year engagement. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona for his first sea service on 11 Dec 1951. Drafted to Irirangi on 13 Jan 1953. He had advanced to Telegraphist on 27 Nov 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Kaniere served mainly on the west coast of Korea. She RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he then served in Irirangi from 8 Nov 1955 until 4 Jan 1957. He also served in Wakefield and was drafted to Pukaki on 12 Jun 1958–16 Jan 1959. During his service in Pukaki she was sent to witness and observe the Nuclear Testing. Drafted to Wakefield again and Philomel. DEE on 15 Jun 1959. He went to live in Featherston and was later a clerk in the Post Office. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM and NZDSM. |
| STEWART, Graeme Braddon | 535700 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Rotorua 30 Aug 1931. Cabinet maker for Whakatane Joinery Ltd Served in 6th CMT Intake then in 1 Bn Hauraki Regt a serving TF soldier. Attested 16 or 17 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15 Reinforcements (Part II Records show both dates). Sent to Burnham for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Jun 1954. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit 28 Jun 1954. Broken nose 30 Aug 1954 but was not admitted to hospital. Attached FAP NZ Base HQ for Cooking Course and M/I 23 Sep 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Oct 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 3 Nov 1954. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 8 Nov 1954. Admitted 3 C DN Fd Amb 24–25 Jan 1955. Failed to comply with orders 6–7 Feb 1955. Further misdemeanours Aug and Sep 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 16–21 Aug 1955 and was discharged direct to unit. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STEWART, Ian Maxwell | 14209 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 28/07/2055 | Born Palmerston North on 2 Jan 1935. Employed as a farm hand before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Black Prince 10 Jan–25 Nov 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Nov 1953. Drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 26 Nov 1953–26 May 1954. He qualified Gun Layer 3rd Class on 7 May 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast when in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 28 Jul 1955 but he remained in her until 17 Nov 1955. He then served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Philomel and then served in the SML Tarapunga (or P3566) 10 Oct 1957–15 Sep 1958. He served once more in Lachlan then Philomel and Mako. DEE on 1 Jan 1961. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Henderson, 17 Sep 2011 aged 76 years. |
| STEWART, Ian Reginald | 211066 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 07/05/2053 | 21/08/2054 | Born Whanganui 11 May1926. Farm hand from Marton. Attached to Waverly Home Guard during WWII but was not a full member. Ian applied to join Kayforce when volunteers first called for but was not required at that time. Subsequently called up and was attested 8 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Entered Korea 18 May 1953. Dispatch rider, D Troop, 1 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1953; Lance Corporal 27 Nov 1952; Temporary Corporal 12 Feb 1954; Temporary Sergeant 17 Mar 1954. Acting Sergeant for RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Aug 1954. RTNZ by reverse route of his outward journey to Korea. Deplaned Harewood 21 Aug 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Compassionate discharge 11 Oct 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Whanganui in Nov 2000. Died Whanganui 1 Sep 2011 aged 85 years. |
| STEWART, Ian Robert | 11234 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Wellington on 24 Apr 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN 11 Jul 1946 as a Boy 2nd Class. Initial sea service in Bellona 7 May 1947–30 Sep 1948. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Apr 1948. Advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Oct 1948 while serving in Philomel. Served in Pukaki and was drafted to Hawea 17 Mar 1950–10 Mar 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince 15 Jan 1953–11 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 9 May 1954. Living at Raetihi in 1999. Living in Perth, Western Australia 2001. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Perth 30 Mar 2019 aged 88 years. (Published by The NZ Herald on Apr. 3, 2019.) |
| STEWART, Ian William | 923483 | Lance Bombardier | ? | RNZA | 03/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born 24 Apr 1932. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. SOS Kayforce 9 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2922 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 22 Jul 2007. Buried in Waikanae Cemetery but does not show in the Services section. |
| STEWART, Ivan Raymond | 206819 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/07/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Napier 3 Sep 1929. Ministry of Works labourer from Napier. Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 7 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked on SS Taiping at Kobe on 20 Jan 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed to journey to deplane Wellington 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 23 Nov 1984 aged 55 years. |
| STEWART, James Alexander | 211357 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 12/07/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Served in BCOF, Japan as 815716 Private in 3 Bn. He was a Labourer working in Wellington, with his mother as his NOK living in Waikanae. (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.127.) On RTNZ he was back labouring. Enlisted in Kayforce during 14–17 Mar 1954. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. His unit and employment not known but each RNZASC man appeared to have been posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Nov 1957. |
| STEWART, James Arthur | 1795 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Dunedin on 30 Aug 1923. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 19 Oct 1939 as a 16-year-old Boy 2nd Class. After training he was drafted to HMS Achilles on 7 Oct 1940 as a Boy 1st Class. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 30 Aug 1941 and to Able Seaman on 30 Mar 1942. Achilles was involved in convoy protection and searching for German raiders in the Pacific. She was in the Solomon Islands and was attacked by four Japanese aircraft on 5 Jan 1943 off Guadalcanal and a bomb blew off the top of ‘X’ turret. Between Apr 1943 and May 1944 Achilles was docked in Portsmouth, England for repairs and modernisation. The men standing by to recommission Achilles were drafted to commission HMS Gambia and Able Seaman Stewart was one of these men. Gambia arrived in Wellington on 4 Nov 1944 and after refit proceeded to Manus to join the British Pacific Fleet at Manus Island. Gambia was part of a screen round the aircraft carriers and was ordered to take HMS Ulster (destroyer) damaged by bombs. She took on this task and towed the ship for 760 miles at 8 knots the longest tow of this type and always under the threat of attack by Japanese submarines. Gambia has the distinction of firing the last shots of the Second World War. Leading Seaman (Temporary) Stewart was in Philomel on 13 Jun 1945 and reverted to Able Seaman on 29 Nov 1945. Drafted to Achilles on 21 Mar 1946 for final visits to NZ Ports before being returned to the RN in Britain. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 30 May 1946. He then served in Philomel 23 Apr–2 Feb 1947 attached to Duchess (an Auckland excursion steamer used for minesweeping duties for 12 days). Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Permanent) on 30 Nov 1946. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb 1957 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 30 May 1947. He then served in Philomel 4 Oct 1948, Taupo 22 Sep 1949 Bellona 8 May 1950 and then to Rotoiti on 6 Oct 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1952. his final service was in Philomel from 22 Nov 1951 until DEE on 14 Apr 1952. He apparently became a painter and paper hanger after discharge. His medals probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Also awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, John | 208155 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Promoted Sergeant 10 Nov 1952. Promoted Staff Sergeant 11 May 1953. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 5 Jul 1953 and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2925 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Oamaru. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Kenneth Alexander | 206047 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and served in 162 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2926 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his mother’s address in Bulls, near Palmerston North. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Ohau, Kapiti Coast 28 Jan 1995? |
| STEWART, Maxwell David | 208186 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland 29 Dec 1924. Driver from Invercargill. Previous service in Royal Navy 1943–45. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He then travelled by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Served in 10 Tpt Coy and was promoted to Corporal during his time in Korea. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2927 was sent to and address in Tokanui on 30 Aug 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Peter | 203878 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Auckland 1921. Came from Ellerslie, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as Battery Surveyor. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Later Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, New Guinea to Australia. Deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952 and posted to TF Unit. Served in F Troop, 13 Bty, 1st Fd Regt, RNZA. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged Dec 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2928 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Ellerslie, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Milton, south of Dunedin in Nov 2000. |
| STEWART, Ronald Howard | 203879 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Served in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Training & Reinforcement Battery pool driver. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ for medical reasons. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2929 sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Greenhithe, Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STEWART, Ronald Malcolm | 15482 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Lynn, Auckland, on 5 Oct 1939. He was employed as a tricycle assembler at Waihi, the town where he enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1955 as a Junior Mechanic Engineering. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel from where he RUN on 18 Feb 1956. He was recovered and returned to Philomel on 8 Mar 1956. Drafted to Lachlan on 4 May 1956–30 Apr 1957 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1956. Drafted on 1 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for Australia, SE Asia and Japanese/Korean waters but RUN again on 29 Jul 1957 apparently in Singapore. He was recovered and returned to Royalist on 23 Aug 1957. She continued the voyage and was about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957 in Japanese and Korean waters. Ronald Stewart may have been in Royalist for part of this service but was removed from Royalist on 3 Nov 1957 and sent back to NZ. Dismissed from HM Service on 7 Nov 1957. |
| STEWART, Ronald Percy | 208646 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 14/06/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born 2 Dec 1929. Came from Timaru. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Served in 16 Fd Regt LAD and may have also been required to assist at 10 Tpt Coy. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2930 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Timaru. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Queenstown area 29 Jan 2014 aged 83 years. |
| STEWART, Warenne Francis | 206640 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted 23 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2931 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Whakatane. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged 25 Jan 1954. |
| STEWART, Wiremu Kingi Wairarapa | 594062 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 24/02/2054 | 19/04/2055 | Born Opunake on 28 Jan 1930. Mill hand for H. Clements, Taranaki. Attested in Kayforce on 23 Sep 1953 and emplaned at Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea 8 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Oct 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Served in the Armistice Area. Was also detailed for duty at Brit Com Gen Hospital to guard prisoner. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 19 Aug 1955. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Oct 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2929 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Bulls. Died Whanganui 17 Aug 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STILLMAN, Roland Jack Richard Dodge | 13303 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Folkstone, Kent, UK, on 1 Apr 1918. Employed as a lathe operator before he entered the RN on 14 Sep 1937 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/KX 92021. After initial training he was posted to Kent (heavy cruiser) 30 Jun 1938 to 1 Jan 1941. Kent sailed for foreign service in Aug 1939 and travelled to Singapore via Malta, Suez and Aden. Kent continued to Hong Kong in Sep 1938. He advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 13 Sep 1938. Kent was deployed as Flagship of 5th Cruiser Sqn on the China station and was involved in hunting for German shipping trying to return to Germany on the outbreak of war and then interception of commerce raiders. In Jan 1940 she was at Freemantle, Australia for escort of military convoys across the Indian Ocean including ANZAC troop convoys. In Aug Kent was in the Mediterranean providing support for convoys to Malta. She was it by a torpedo from an Italian aircraft and disabled. Towed back to Alexandria for temporary repairs then sailed for Simonstown, South Africa and returned to Portsmouth on Dec 27 for full repairs. Drafted to Suffolk (heavy cruiser) on 28 Jan 1941–8 Aug 1941. Suffolk made first sighting of Bismarck and with Norfolk shadowed the enemy until after the loss of Hood. He also served in Delhi 14 Nov 1941–27 Jul 1942 with much of that time being refitted with new radar and fire control systems. He served in Pembroke (shore base) advanced to Leading Stoker on 29 Nov 1942 and to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 18 Dec 1942. Posted to Bonaventure (midget submarine depot ship) on 26 Jan 1943 and was involved (a) with the attack on Tirpitz and possible use in the Pacific where three targets were chosen to attack. 1.) to place limpet mines on the Japanese cruisers Myoko (failed) and Takao (successful) in Singapore harbour; 2.) cut Japanese telegraph cables in Lama Channel, Hong Kong and 3.) cut telegraph cables at Cap St Jacques, Saigon. These two were successful although they not confirmed until after Hong Kong was re-occupied. He later served in Ajax, in St Angelo (Malta shore base) in Suffolk again and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic, in Roseneath and Montclare (depot ship). Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 5 Sep 1949 and discharged 11 Oct 1949. Entered the RNZN in Philomel on 2 Jun 1950 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced on the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Rotoiti on 7 Aug 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service in Korea. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 7 Aug 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 but he remained in the ship for a few more days. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 27 Apr 1953. He then served in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 which sailed for Korea on 21 Sep 1953. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. He later served in Bellona, Black Prince, Lachlan, Pukaki again and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 11 Jun 1960. His WWII awards are not listed but possibly include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. The Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| STILLWELL, John Henry | 204502 | Gunner | ? | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Previous service in the British Army. Came from Rotorua. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and served in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2933 was sent on 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Rotorua. Died Rotorua 20 Mar 2009. |
| STIMPSON, Ernest Charles | 13879 | Petty Officer Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK, on 9 Jan 1918. He was a baker’s roundsman before he entered the RN on 20 Nov 1940 as an Assistant Steward with Service No C/LX 26339. After initial training he was drafted to Cowslip (corvette) 29 Jul 1941 based on Eaglet. Advanced to Steward on 20 Aug 1941. Between 10 Jan 1942 and 28 May 1945 he served in Cormorant, Cormorant II or Pembroke. Drafted to Cowslip once again on 29 May 1944 and stayed with her until 14 Sep 1945. During his time in her he was involved in several convoy escorts. Released from the RN on 19 Jun 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Defence Medal and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori as a Steward on 14 Aug 1952. He served in Philomel, Kiwi and advanced to Leading Steward on 22 Sep 1953. He then served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Philomel and Hawea and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) 26 Sep 1955 and to Petty Officer Steward on 4 Apr 1956. He next served in Black Prince and on 19 May 1957 was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore and Malayan waters. He was replaced in Singapore by Hong Kong Naval Chinese Stewards and DID NOT serve in Korea. He was held at HMS Terror for 21 Jul 1957 until shipped back to NZ. Served in the Supply and Secretarial Division. He arrived back in Auckland and was drafted to Philomel wef 23 Aug 1957. He served in Black Prince 11 Sep 1957–18 Mar 1958 and Philomel and returned to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 13 Aug 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and PJM. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| STIMPSON, Ian Frederick | 13169 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 20/12/2050 | Born Thames NZ on 19 Apr 1931. Enlisted 13 Oct 1949 as Ordinary Seaman. Served most of his time in Bellona and Black Prince. Drafted to Pukaki 28 Jun and sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Returned to Auckland 2 Dec 1950. Mainly involved in patrols along the west coast of Korea and was a guard ship at the Inchon landings. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Ian because of his age, was one of those who was liable for service under the Compulsory Military Service scheme. After he returned to NZ he was called up for training but was taken on the books of HMNZS Ngaponga and discharged immediately to the Inactive Reserve and listed as “Training completed”. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to Ngatea on the Hauraki Plains. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| STINSON, John Edward | 204319 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/05/2052 | 09/12/2053 | Born Levin 28 Dec 1920. Served in 2 NZEF during WWII. Attested 12 Mar 1942, entered Camp 28 Mar 1942 and embarked Wellington HMT 69 on 14 May 1943 with 9th Reinforcements for the Middle East. Disembarked Egypt 11 Jun 1943. Embarked Alexandria for Italy 17 Oct 1943. posted to 23 NZ Bn 14 Apr 1944. M/O from Italy and disembarked Egypt 17 Nov 1945. Embarked Egypt for New Zealand 18 Dec 1945 RTNZ 13 Jan 1946 and was discharged from 2 NZEF at Wellington 28 Mar 1946. Enlisted in the Regular Force 29 Jun 1949 and was discharged at his own request 1 Oct 1949. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Employed as a farmhand then changed trade to Brewer for NZ Breweries Wellington. Attested 11 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Jun 1952 and M/I to his unit 12 Jun 1952. Admitted 8228 US MASH 25–32 Aug 1953 and discharged to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 11 Mar 1953 and was discharged direct to unit 26 Mar 1953. Had a few problems re Routine and Standing Orders. M/I to NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 4 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 195 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Feb 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Hamilton East but it was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 24 Mar 1977 aged 57 years. |
| STIRLING, Marlie Colston Tuki | 206944 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/09/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born ToaToa, east of Opotiki, Bay of Plenty near Gisborne 12 May 1930. Mechanic at Ormond’s Garage Ruatoria. Attested 18 Mar 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. M/I to RNZEME School, Trentham Camp 28 May 1952 for Corps training. CTBA Army School Trentham 29 Aug 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Had not been long in Korea before he came into conflict with Military orders. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Dec 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8–23 Dec 1952 and was discharged to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 10 Feb 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP to NZ Concert Party 2 Mar 1953. CTBA to Concert Party and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Mar 1953. Accidentally injured and admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Nov 1953 and was discharged direct to unit. He desired to extend his service in Korea by 12 months and was to be posted back to his unit after furlough. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) 2 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954. He did not return to Korea. Served overseas one year 212 days. SOS Kayforce 30 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STOCKLEY, James Oliver (Jim) | 514473 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 16/06/2054 | 17/09/2056 | Born Te Aroha 21 Sep 1931Served in Compulsory Military Training 6th Intake in 1952, then became serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce in Feb 1954, 14th Reinforcements. Emplaned 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954. Flew to Japan by civil aircraft via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam. Vehicle Mechanic. Served in 16 Fd Regt Light Aid Detachment at the NZ Truce position near Imjin river. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop. RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings flight via Manus Island. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1956 and posted to TF unit. TSFD to the Reserve in 1960. Living at Blenheim in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Died Blenheim 2 Jul 2012 aged 81 years. |
| STOKELL, Harold | 12585 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, on 17 Oct 1927. Enlisted in the Royal Navy as Boy 1st Class. He served at Scotia, a Signals training establishment in a former Butlins Holiday Camp in Ayr, Scotland, from Jan to Aug 1945 during which time he advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist. He also served at Mercury and it appears his first sea service was in Belvoir, an escort destroyer, Nov 1945 to Mar 1946. He later served in Vanguard the largest battleship the RN has ever had. Discharged from the RN 28 Nov 1947. He was then employed as a Gas Fitter. Harold Stokell enlisted in the RNZN at Maori in London on 1 Apr 1949 in the rate of Telegraphist with seniority from 30 Jan 1947. He served briefly in Tutira (Loch Katrine as it was then) and then in Rotoiti and was a crew member on the voyage to NZ. He served at Irirangi Oct 1951 to Jan 1952. His next sea service was in Kaniere from 2 Feb 1953 to 6 Aug 1954. He departed for service in Korean waters 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. During this service he advanced to Leg Telegraphist on 15 Aug 1953. DEE 29 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Died Taupo, 4 Aug 2007 aged 79 years. |
| STOKEN, Ronald Ernest John | 14058 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton on 21 Mar 1933. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served variously between Bellona and Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jul 1953. He was sent to HMAS Watson to attend courses 30 Jul–5 Nov 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Hawea, Pukaki, then returned to HMAS Watson. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and a month later was drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He served in Tamaki 10 Sep 1958–27 Dec 1959. DEE on 16 Jan 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| STOKES, John | 12644 | Acting Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born London on 2 Jul 1919. Entered the RN on 16 Aug 1939. After initial training in Drake he was drafted Osprey then returned to Drake. He served inter alia in Isis (destroyer) 16 No.39–31 Jul 1940 and was in convoy protection and in the Norwegian campaign. He served in ML 137, then in City of Durban 10 Nov 1941–22 Mar 1942 (also known as HMS Brutus when in port) which was employed as a decoy ship like the ‘Q’ ships of WWI. He also served in Stalker (escort carrier) 15 Jun– 5 May 1943. He also served in Kilmore (patrol vessel) based on Cormorant 30 Mar–3 Jul 1944. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 8 Apr 1944. He later served in Osprey and Orlando (Whitehall). Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 27 Nov 1945. His WWII awards are not known but may include the 1939–45 Star the Atlantic star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman at Cook in London on 13 Feb 1949 (became Maori on 1 Apr 1949). Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949 and was one of the crew who brought this ship to NZ, He served in Philomel on arrival in NZ and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend courses 11 Feb–29 Nov 1950. Served in Philomel, Kaniere and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jun 1951. Served in Bellona and went to Britain sailing from Auckland on 24 Jun 1952 and took part in a major NATO exercise. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 1 Aug 1952. On 22 Oct 1952 Bellona sailed to return to NZ and John Stokes was sent to Vernon 23 Oct 1952–19 Mar 1953. He was in Royal Arthur 20 Mar 1953, then Phoenix for two weeks and joined Black Prince on 26 May 1953 which had arrived in Britain to take part in the Coronation Naval Review on 15 Jun 1953. He RTNZ in her. He then served in Philomel, Tamaki, HMAS Rushcutter again and Lachlan. Drafted to Kaniere 30 Nov 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asia and Korea. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He then served in several other ships including Ngapona, Stawell, Royalist where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 3 Mar 1961 and Taranaki. Discharged to RA on 31 Oct 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STOKES, Malcolm Clarence (Stokesy) | 206567 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Pahiatua 2 Feb 1930. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 6 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. He served in C Troop, Comwel Div Signals, Linesman, putting up lines, repairing lines finding faults. At Imjin River area, on one occasion went to the correct map reference but found that it was in advance of the Australian outposts. Just a little bit scary. Spent five months in Japan in Base Camp at Hiro. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Pahiatua in Nov 2000. Died Palmerston North 2 Nov 2010. |
| STOKES, Peter (Stoksie) | 208907 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.127 as 819625 Private, 2 Bn. A hotel worker enlisted in Nelson with his home address St Albans, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air from Sydney via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 21 Aug 1953. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HM Transport New Australia at Pusan for RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney. Completed journey from Australia on Teal aircraft arriving at Christchurch 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1955. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STOKES, Walter Gary | 11680 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Napier on 3 Aug 1932. Was a student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona, Philomel and Bellona again before he was drafted to Rotoiti on 9 May 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Aug 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces and RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Advanced to Able Seaman on 3 May 1951. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and was also a Bugler instructor and carried out Bugler duties. Discharged BNPS on 28 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals sold at auction $190. Not known if he has claimed any other awards. |
| STOKOE, Brian St John | 12475 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington on 25 Mar 1931. Employed as a confectioner before he entered the RNZN on 30 Sep 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial sea service in Bellona followed by service in Rotoiti Sep 1949 to Feb 1950. Served again in Philomel and then served in HMAS Rushcutter. He also served in HMAS Penguin 22 Feb–23 Feb 1951. Served again in Bellona Aug 1951 to Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953 and was appointed Gun Layer 3. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jul 1954–23 Jan 1955 when he reverted to Able Seaman. Was involved with exercises of coast of Malaya in company with the submarine USS Catfish. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE 24 Mar 1955 in the rate of Able Seaman. Also awarded NZOSM, NZ GSM (K), Naval GSM 1915–62 clasp ‘Malaya’. Living in Levin in 2002. Died Levin, 30 Oct 2007 aged 76 years. |
| STONE, Major | 211329 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 23/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Gisborne 26 Aug 1927. Employed as a mechanised ploughman for Mr E.R. Black, Muriwai, Gisborne. Attested 28 Oct 1953 in in Kayforce. Posted to RNZASC while in Waiouru. Sent to Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 2 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Apr, entered Korea 5 Apr and M/I to his unit 6 Apr 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I 3 Jul 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy 15 Apr 1955 to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I 17 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1955 tor RTNZ and returned by RNZAF Hastings via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to deplane Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal and later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STONE, Ronald Raymond | 13443 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Thames, NZ, 4 Jun 1931. Came from Kerepehi on the Hauraki Plains where he was employed as a farmer. Enlisted in the RNZN on 22 Sep 1950 as an Assistant Steward but soon changed to Stoker. Initial sea service in Bellona from 29 Aug 1951–18 Aug 1953. Promoted Stoker Mechanic 29 Sep 1951. Drafted to Pukaki 19 Aug 1953–23 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 on the second deployment to Korean waters. Employed as Stoker Mechanic on board ship. Served the full tour of the ship in Korean waters. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later served in Philomel, Lachlan and Tarapunga. DEE 21 Sep 1958. Went to live in Picton. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZDSM (R). |
| STONE, William Henry | 211065 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/05/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Holborn, London, UK, 23 Feb 1929. Previous service in the British Army for two years. Labourer for Fletcher Constr Co, Wellington. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 18 May, entered Korea 19 May and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 19 May 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 10–15 Oct 1953 and was discharged to unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 16 Jan 1954, TSFD to 4 Canadian Fd Amb and was discharged to unit 25 Jan 1954. Had several disciplinary episodes which ended his military career. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 252 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 May 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2940 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Lyall Bay, Wellington. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Selwyn Oaks Village, Papakura, 30 Mar 2017 aged 88 years. |
| STONEHAM, Charles Ferguson | 13492 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Taupaki. Auckland on 30 Nov 1929. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as a Stoker. After training in Tamaki he served in Philomel then Bellona where he advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 28 Sep 1951. He served again in Philomel, then Hawea and returned to Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 30 Jan 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 30 Jan 1955 and to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957. His name is listed in the Second Commission book, but he did not leave NZ for this second deployment. He was drafted to Philomel on 20 May 1957 the day the Royalist sailed from Auckland. DEE 27 Sep 1958. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STONEHAM, Robert James | 204698 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 15 May 1925. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Mar 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 28 Mar 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. RTNZ 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Aug 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2941 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Nae Nae, Lower Hutt. Died Lower Hutt 12 Aug 2004 aged 79 years. Buried Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| STONEHOUSE, George Henry | 14463 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Guildford, Surrey 5 Jun 1929. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RN on 2 Jul 1947 as an Assistant Steward with Service No P/SLX 834808. After training in Excalibur he served in Osprey, Zephyr (destroyer), where he advanced to Steward 2 May 1948, Vengeance (light carrier) Vernon, Newcastle (cruiser) and Indomitable (carrier). Some postings were short. Discharged from the RN 1 Jul 1954. Entered the RNZN on 12 Jul 1954 at Maori as a Steward. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki on 22 Apr 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and he remained in her until 13 Aug 1956. He later served in Tamaki, Philomel where he advanced to Leading Steward on 1 Sep 1957. He also served in Irirangi, Kaniere, Taranaki and was one of the crew who brought this ship to NZ, Irirangi, Otago, Philomel Endeavour and Irirangi. Discharged to RA on 11 Jul 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STONELL, Thomas Norman (Tom) | 709849 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 15/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Wellington 1931. Came from Northland, Wellington. Enlisted circa 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 15 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 17 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with three other New Zealanders, Gunners P. Hepi, H.D. Webb and G.C. Thorne. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 5 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jul 1954 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died suddenly at sea 17 Sep 1984 aged 53 years. (Shown on headstone in Waikanae Cemetery.) Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STORRIE, Kenneth William | 330571 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Sandringham, Auckland, on 21 Oct 1933. Employed as a grocer’s assistant before he entered the RNZN on 22 Jan 1953 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. (P/SA) After initial training he served in Philomel then Lachlan where he advanced to Stores Assistant on 25 Mar 1953. He served in Philomel 23 Aug 1954–19 Sep 1955 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 Apr 1955. Drafted to Kaniere on 20 Sep 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korea waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 9 Feb 1958–28 Nov 1960. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer on 21 Dec 1958. Served in Philomel and was DEE on 21 Jan 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STORRIE, Ronald Henry | 13157 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 18/08/2051 | Born Newton, Auckland, on 13 Sep 1931. He was employed as a junior mechanic in an automatic telephone exchange. Entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 31 Jul 1950 to Rotoiti which sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Apr 1951. He RTNZ on 18 Aug 1951 about two months before his ship. He served in in Philomel 19 Aug–5 Nov 1951 and was sent on course to HMAS Watson on 6 Nov 1951–31 Jan 1952. He gained a qualification of Radar Plotter 3rd Class on this course. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 1 Feb–29 May 1952 then served in Bellona 30 May 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Jan 1953. Took passage in Kaniere 2–6 Mar 1953 to Australia and returned to HMAS Watson 7 Mar–3 Jul 1953 to attend another course. UP graded to Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 19 Jun 1953. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then on Black Prince 23 Oct 1953–19 May 1955. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 14 Jan 1954. He served in Bellona 20 Jan–20 Sep 1955 and was DEE on 12 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| STOWERS, Michael | 203903 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 14/07/2052 | Previous service in the Samoan Defence Force (Army). Enlisted in Kayforce Main body during late Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZASC. Driver Mechanic in Artillery Platoon. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2943 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Mt Eden, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| STOWERS, Thomas Joseph | 204635 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements circa 17 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 for Japan and then onto Korea. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 17Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). (See Compilation of This Record in the Introduction.) |
| STRACHAN, John | 13906 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Timaru on 7 Oct 1933. Linen Flax worker before joining RNZN on 20 Sep 1951. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman. Initial sea service in Bellona. Diver. Drafted to Kaniere 12 Jan 1953–3 May 1954. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kure. Promoted Able Seaman 20 Mar 1953. Kaniere was anchored in the Han River when the Armistice was signed. Kaniere RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Bellona when that ship was returned to the UK and came back to NZ in the Royalist. Took part in the affair off Suez. Later served in Black Prince on two occasions. DEE on 6 Oct 1959. Medals awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Timaru 2004. |
| STRANG, Kenneth George | 206409 | Gunner | ? | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Woodville 10 Jul 1926. Hospital porter at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton. Attested in Kayforce 9 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on arrival at Kure. Entered Korea 4 Sep 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP NZ Reinf Training Unit 24 Apr 1952 to attend CATC Course. Returned to 16 Fd Regt 19 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 6 Aug 1952 and was appointed 2i/c Gun, Temporary Bombardier 25 Aug 1952 and appointed Gun No.1 holding that appointment on promotion to Temporary Sergeant 26 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Greytown, 13 Jul 1993 aged 67 years. |
| STRATFORD, Desmond Martin | 208590 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Richmond, Nelson 2 Feb 1928. Enlisted 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 22 Jul 1952 on Ararangi (Teal flight) from Wellington to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952, entered Korea 29 Jul and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon from 8 Nov 1952 to 14 Feb 1953. Employed as a driver in 161 Bty. Embarked Kure, 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the return journey, arriving Wellington on Teal flight from Sydney 28 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jul 1954. Served in 1 Nelson Marlborough & West Coast Regt from 25 Nov 1959 to 21 Jun 1961. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Nelson 16 Dec 2015 aged 87 years. |
| STRATFORD, Leslie Frederick | 206345 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/07/2052 | Born Taihape 11 Sep 1928. Spray painter for Ford Motor Co, Lower Hutt. Previous service in the Samoan Defence Force (Army). Attested 8 Sep 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA at Waiouru 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier 25 Jan 1951 and to Temporary Bombardier 1 Jul 1951. Reverted to Lance Bombardier 9 Aug 1951.on ceasing to be gun No.1. Served as the gun-layer on Dog 4 gun, 163 Bty, from Pusan northwards to Seoul through the winter. He wrote a short article published in K Force Despatches, May 2004 pointing out that that Government and the Army had done insufficient research into the likely conditions Kayforce men were likely to serve. He also tells the story of that move north in considerable detail where the regiment was to replace an American Artillery unit. When this US unit left he and some members of his troop obtained an almost brand–new pot-bellied stove which became a much-treasured possession. An uncle of his who served in Italy during WWII advised Les to keep a diary of everything that went on during his stay in His Majesty’s Force. He did this and much later his children suggested that he sort his diaries out for his future grandchildren. The story is told in an article titled ‘Four Bloody Shoe Boxes’ and another article ‘Not a Good Idea’ both published in K Force Despatches, Nov 2003. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 4 Nov 1951 Tech Storeman, Bombardier 4 Feb 1952, to Temporary Sergeant 21 May 1952 as Battery Quartermaster Sergeant, to Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Jul 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ 18 Aug 1952, TSFD to the NZ Roll and promoted Staff Sergeant 20 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Also awarded Republic of Kore Presidential Unit Citation. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2946 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Mangaroa, Upper Hutt. Died Upper Hutt 29 Jul 2012 aged 83 years. Buried Akatarawa Cemetery, Upper Hutt. |
| STRATTON, Gene Terence | 206033 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Levin 11 Dec 1927. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB 27 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb and was discharged direct to unit 16 Apr 1953. Admitted to 75 ADS and then discharged direct to unit 26 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas via Guam and Sydney. Completed the journey to Wellington by Teal deplaning 5 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Returned to Ohau, Horowhenua. Discharge Cert No.2947 sent on 30 Aug 1957 to Ohau. Living in Levin in 2004. Died Horowhenua Masonic Rest Home, Levin 12 Jan 2022 aged 94 years. |
| STRAWBRIDGE, Norman | 208290 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born Nelson 27 Apr 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney and discharge. Completed the journey by Teal flying boat from Sydney to Evans Bay Wellington and deplaned 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Lower Hutt 2003. Died Lower Hutt 3 May 2012 aged 74 years. |
| STREATER, Alexander McLean | 206945 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born 21 Sep 1923. Also served WWII (Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.14, p.94 Embarkations 1 Apr to 31 Dec 1944, as No.615642 Inf Reinforcements. He was Butcher’s assistant at Dannevirke and his father is shown as his Next of Kin) 22 Bn,). Embarked Alexandria for Italy about 29 Jan 1945. RTNZ on 22 Jul 1946 from Japan having been sent from Italy to Japan as part of the first New Zealand group (5 Bde) to be part of the Occupation Force. Also served in Territorial Force. Came from Dannevirke. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flying boat Awatere at Auckland for passage to Sydney and onto Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 221 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. May be brother to K Streater. Died Dannevirke, 14 Mar 1997. |
| STREATER, William Kenneth (Snow) | 206946 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born 18 Dec 1920. Came from Dannevirke. Which sailed from Auckland in 2nd Echelon as 37316 Private in infantry Reinforcements. Served during WWII in 6 Fd Regt, NZA in Africa and Italy. Awarded Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. “On 8 June 1944, in the Lanna area, the battery wagon lines were subjected to heavy concentrated enemy artillery fire. A Machine Gun Battalion Truck containing small arms ammunition and a gun-tractor containing 25-pdr ammunition were hit causing additional damage to vehicles and personnel in the wagon lines. Gnr Streater, driver of a gun tractor, without regard to his personal safety succeeded in removing another tractor from the area, all the while under shellfire and hampered by exploding ammunition. He received a slight wound which did not deter him from carrying on, showing a fine example of determination and devotion to duty.” (MM,1939–45 Star, Africa Star (‘8th Army’ clasp), Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Also Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni served in BCOF, Japan as Gunner (same service number) in NZA. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZSM 1946–49. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1954. May be brother to A McL Streater. Living at Palmerston North in Nov 2000. Died Palmerston North 22 May 2010. |
| STRETCH, Francis (Frank) | 11366 | Petty Officer Radio Electrician | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Blenheim on 1 Feb 1927. Employed as a radio mechanic before he entered the RNZN on 30 Jan 1947 as a Radio Mechanic. He served in Philomel 1 Apr–2 Sep 1947. Sent on courses to HMAS Watson, HMAS Torrens and back to HMAS Watson 3 Sep 1947–8 Oct 1948. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate (Radio) 1st Class on 27 Mar 1948. On RTNZ he served in Philomel then Bellona from 11 Nov 1948–2 Feb 1950. He returned to Philomel and advanced to Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 8 Aug 1950. He served again in Bellona, Irirangi where advanced to Radio Electrician on 18 Oct 1952 and back again to Philomel. Drafted on 3 Feb 1953 to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 service in Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. The most interesting time was during the cease fire talks. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Irirangi 7 May 1954–17 Jan 1955. DEE from RNZN 29 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Living in Picton 2007. Died Blenheim 30 Sep 2009 aged 82 years. |
| STRETTON, John Ernest | 208058 | Lance Bombardier | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Auckland 25 Jun 1931. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements from Roxburgh Hydro, early 1951. Medical at Cromwell, entered camp at Waiouru. Emplaned NZ in Jun 1951 by Teal Constellation flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Charlie 2 Troop, Gun Layer. Also served in 163 Bty. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Mangere Bridge, Auckland, in Nov 2000. Died Onehunga, Auckland, 24 Aug 2016 aged 85 years. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| STRICKETT, Clive Edward | 14655 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 15/05/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Dunedin on 13 Apr 1935. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he like many others served in Bellona followed by Black Prince where he advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Aug 1954. He was in Philomel briefly and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter to attend courses 30 Dec 1954–31 Mar 1955. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 1 Apr–14 May 1955, Black Prince briefly and was drafted to Pukaki on 15 May 1955. Pukaki had already sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955. It is presumed he was flown across the Tasman or did he take passage in another RNZN ship to join Pukaki in Sydney then sailing onto Singapore and Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He later served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Takapu, Pukaki again and Endeavour 22 Aug 1958–18 Mar 1960. During this period he advanced to Leading Seaman on 7 Feb 1960. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) on 3 Nov 1960 but relinquished this rate and reverted to Leading Seaman on 10 Apr 1961. DEE 12 Apr 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (K). |
| STRINGER, Colin George | 11602 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/01/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Woodville on 14 Apr 1928. Employed as a plumber before entering the RNZN on 2 Oct 1947 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to the Naval Signals Station in Waiouru later known as Irirangi. Advanced to Telegraphist on 17 Nov 1949. Drafted to Bellona, Philomel, Bellona, Philomel then to Kaniere Feb–Mar 1951. Sent to HMAS Penguin 28 Apr–9 Sep 1951 on training courses. He was back in Philomel 10 Sep 1951 and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Oct 1951. Both Hawea and Taupo had sailed from Auckland before he was drafted to Hawea. A note on his Posting Card states ‘Passage Condesa or Condira (neither identified). He joined Hawea 8 Oct 1951–1 Feb 1952 and was TSFD to Taupo on 2 Feb 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 13 Mar 1952 and to Leading Telegraphist on 28 Mar 1952. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and he remained in her to 26 Jan 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 27 Jan–12 Aug 1953. Served in Philomel 13 Aug 1953 and was DEE 1 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| STRINGER, Edwin James | 896180 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born 1 Jun 1932. Came from Temuka, Canterbury. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements circa 16 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 to Sydney and then onto Japan by civil air to Korea via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Also in the accident that resulted in the death of Gunner Burborough. Driver Stringer was known as one who would get into trouble if he was not kept busy and supervised. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Apr 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Ceret No.2952 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Temuka. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1990. |
| STRONACH, Ian George (Boof) | 10707 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 19/03/2051 | Born Taumarunui on 23 Aug 1928. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 5 Apr 1945 and had his initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 11 Oct 1945. Drafted to Gambia and was in the crew when this ship was returned to Britain. Served in HMS Illustrious 16 May 1946 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 23 Aug 1946. Drafted to Bellona (Date to be advised) and sailed back to NZ. He remained in the ship until 18 Jun 1947. Qualified for War Medal and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Served in Philomel 19 Jun 1947 advanced to Able Seaman then to Acting Leading Seaman on 18 Mar 1950 and to Leading Seaman on 1 Aug 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Travelled to Korean waters via Darwin and Hong Kong. Held appointment of SQUID mounting. Returned to Sydney, Australia, by Qantas about 9 Mar 1951 to complete an advanced course in HMAS Rushcutter 9 Mar–20 Dec 1951. Returned to Philomel and was then drafted to Bellona 17 Jun 1952 which sailed to Britain to return some naval stores and uplift others. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer 19 Oct 1952. While in Britain served in HMS Vernon, Osprey, Vernon again, Royal Arthur, Phoenix and Pembroke 1. He then joined Black Prince on 6 Jun 1953 an came back to NZ in her following the Royal Review at Spithead. Selected to be a member of the NZ Services Rugby Team to play the Barbarians in Auckland on 26 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel 30 Sep 1953–31 Mar 1955 then served in Lachlan and advanced to Petty Officer on 1 Nov 1955. He was then in Philomel preparing for his next appointment as NZ Instructor in HMAS Rushcutter where he was Acting Chief Petty Officer (Local). Returned to Philomel 12 Apr 1958 and resumed the rate of Petty Officer. Drafted to Kaniere 27 Aug 1958. Later Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Special Duties) and was sent to Maori in UK 9 Nov 1959–2 Apr 1960. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant (TAS) 27 Dec 1960 with seniority confirmed 9 Nov 1959. Appointed to Otago 21 Jun 1960 and was one of the ship’s company which brought Otago to NZ. Served in Otago 21 Jun–27 Dec 1960. Also served in Philomel and was promoted Lieutenant (Special Duties) on 1 Jul 1963. Promoted Lieutenant in Jul 1963. Was in Taranaki 27 Oct 1964 and returned to Philomel 24 Nov 1964. Sent to Britain again and was in HMS Sea Eagle until Waikato was commissioned and sailed to NZ. While in Britain he completed a course and was passed as a competent Small Ships Flight Deck Officer for helicopter operations by day and by night. Again in Philomel 24 Jun 1968. Discharged from RNZN and posted to the Retired List on 10 Nov 1971. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM 1950–53. Living in Auckland circa 2004. Died Auckland on 8 Dec 2006 aged 78 years. |
| STRONG, Allan Robert | 568060 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 02/12/2055 | Born Napier 15 Feb 1932. Storeman packer for Williams & Kettle Ahuiriri. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements on 5 May 1954. Failed to comply with Routine and Standing Orders and military discipline. Similar events regularly coloured his service in Korea. Emplaned Whenuapai 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Oct, entered Korea 21 Oct and M/I to his unit 22 Oct 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 8–10 Feb 1955 and was discharged to unit. Medically reboarded TSFD to NZ Roll (medical) 24 Nov 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Nov 1955 and deplaned Auckland 2 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 52 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Feb 1956 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Napier 13 Jun 1976 aged 44 years. |
| STRONG, Walter George | 15843 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/10/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 5 Apr 1939. Entered the RNZN on 15 Mar 1956 as a Junior Seaman. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Oct 1956 while in Tamaki. Served in Philomel and Black Prince and was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asia and Korean waters. He advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Oct 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He also served in Tamaki, Lachlan, Philomel and was sent to Maori in England to be one of the crew to sail Otago to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Between 13 Jan 1962 and 29 Mar 1965 he appeared to rotate between Philomel and Royalist. DEE 4 Apr 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| STROUD, Roy Duncan | 712225 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company? | RNZASC | 17/06/2053 | 05/02/2054 | Previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Came from Wellington. Enlisted in the 7th Reinforcements and posted to RNZASC. One of eight who emplaned in Wellington 17 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953. Unit in Korea not known but highly likely to be 10 Tpt Coy. Returned to New Zealand for compassionate reasons. Estimated date for RTNZ 25 Jan 1954 but deplaned NZ 5 Feb 1954. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 2 Feb 1956 and was posted to a Territorial Force unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| STRUTHERS, Robert Alexander | 208251 | Temporary Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Pleasant Point, South Canterbury 2 Sep 1924. Farmhand from Timaru. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Later Sergeant. His leadership, thoroughness and determination have been a fine example to his men. He has commanded one of the cable detachments for the Divisional trunk telephone network. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 186 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later living at Totara Valley. Died Timaru, 2 Aug 2003 aged 79 years. |
| STUART (HUATA) Garry Paul | 459706 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, 18 Aug 1931. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington on 26 Aug 1953 to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Travelled by ship from Japan to Korea. Gunner 'Peter' Battery, Gun layer, Able gun. Later Lance Bombardier. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT for return to Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Wellington 23 Nov 1954. RTNZ by ship to Australia and by air from Australia to New Zealand. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 3 Nov 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Served in 10 Tpt Coy as Lance Corporal. RTNZ 29 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Total service in Korea one year 297 days. NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Clive, Hawkes Bay in 2005. Died Hastings 28 Feb 2013 aged 80 years. |
| STUART, Neil Frederick | 920321 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/07/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Invercargill 23 Feb 1932. Driver for D. Ritchie Dunedin. Served in 3rd Intake CMT then continued to serve as TF soldier. Attested 5 Mar 1954 in Kayforce and was trained for Korean service in Papakura and Burnham Camps. Posted to RNZA. Emplaned Harewood 14 Jul 1954 as a Gunner and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jul, entered Korea 26 Jul and M/I to his unit 26 Jul 1954. Attached FAP CATC 29 Aug 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA attached CATC 9 Oct 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 6 Jul 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 18–21 Oct 1955 and discharged to unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1956 and became Acting Lance Corporal on TSFR to NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Mar 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| STUART, Owen Raymond | 15552 | Junior Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 7 Mar 1940. He was farming near Rotorua before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. He advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Junior Signalman on 20 Dec 1956. Drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 7 Sep 1957. Royalist RTNZ on Served in Philomel and advanced to Signalman on 10 Dec 1958. Later served in Philomel, Pukaki, Black Prince, Wakefield and Royalist again. Discharged by Purchase on 19 Apr 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| STUART, Richard Patrick (Pat) | 207886 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Hokitika 26 May 1928. Came from Kokatahi, Westland. Enlisted in KMB on 4 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Had Bren gun for some time as battery protection. Did driver duties for Battery Commander. Member of Battery HQ staff 'rouse-about'. “I did what I was told.” Served at Kapyong with his Bren gun but was not injured in the very heavy fighting that took place at that time. Emplaned at Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Also Korean Government Citation. Living in Hokitika in 1996. Died peacefully at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, 30 Jul 2022 aged 94 years. |
| STUBBS, Barry Edward | 12386 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Wellington 26 Sep 1932. Enlisted 8 Jul 1948 as Seaman Boy of the 14th 'Boys' intake of 1948. Initial sea service in Bellona 10 May 1949–30 Mar 1950 as Boy 1st Class. Served in Taupo 1950. Hospitalised at British Military Hospital Itarfa (pronounced Intarfa), Malta in Aug 1950 with suspected poliomyelitis, later confirmed as such. Drafted to Rotoiti 22 Nov 1951 rated as Able Seaman. Served in Rotoiti on second deployment to Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals replaced at cost circa 1961. Replaced again in 1969 but recipient was informed that no more replacements would be issued. Also served at Irirangi and in Lachlan. Discharged 25 Oct 1954 'Below Naval Physical Standard'. Living at Belmont, Perth, Western Australia 1992. Died Perth, Western Australia 7 Dec 2007 aged 75 years. |
| STURGESS, Alan Bramwell | 13385 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Carterton, Wairarapa, on 26 Mar 1934. Employed as a porter before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he served in Bellona then Kaniere where he advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 26 Sep 1951. He returned to Bellona 10 Nov 1951, served in Philomel 30 May 1952 and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Dec 1952. Drafted on 18 Aug 1953 to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in SE Asia and Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel on 24 Feb 1955. RUN on 11 Jul 1955. He was not recovered and was removed from the Ship’s Books on 11 Oct 1955. Discharged SNLR on 24 Feb 1955. |
| STURGESS, Alfred David | 13040 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gisborne on 1 Sep 1924. Served in the NZ Army with Service No 636081 during WWII in Egypt and Italy Jan 1945 to Feb 1946. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal and received these while in Bellona on 3 Apr 1950. Storeman driver after the war and before joining RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 when he was granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman. His next sea service after Bellona was a brief sojourn in Hawea. Drafted to Taupo on 14 Mar 1951. Sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters 29 Aug 1951 and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Nov 1950. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After nearly a year in Philomel he was next drafted to P 3551, a Seaward Defence Motor Launch on 12 Feb 1953–31 May 1955. This motor launch was commonly known as Mako. DEE 8 Jun 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| STURGESS, Cecil Lawrence | 206820 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/05/2052 | 02/03/2054 | Born 5 Apr 1927. Came from Featherston. Previous service in BCOF, Japan as 829035 Private in 2 Bn. He was an apprentice jockey at that time. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Emplaned Wellington 31 May 1952 at on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Japan by civil air arriving Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Plane broke down several times on the way to Japan and the passengers on one occasion had to sleep on the tarmac near the plane because no accommodation was available. Entered Korea 8 Jun 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and appointment not known. One of 17 who embarked Sasebo 14 Jan 1954 in HMNZS Kaniere for RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji and disembarked in Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Ceret No.2958 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Featherston. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1992. |
| SULLIVAN, Brenden Joseph | 206568 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 12 Dec 1922. Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon as a vehicle Mechanic. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 283 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2959 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in New Brighton, Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1979. |
| SULLIVAN, Jack Edward | 204503 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Came from Matamata. He was a linesman employed in Matamata. Served in 2 NZEF during WWII. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.9 p.384 as 80452 Signalman in the Anti-tank Bde. He was at a dinner where approx 100 men from the Matamata district had a reunion Dinner in Cairo when the Division returned to base after its glorious part in the North African Offensive. Uncertain when he came back to NZ. Most likely awarded 19398–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce about 17 Apr 1952. Underwent refresher training for Korea in Waiouru Camp and further signals training in Arm Schools in Trentham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl. May have also served some time in 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSF to the NZ Roll. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 on SS Changsha at Kobe, Japan, for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight arriving at Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2959 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Matamata. |
| SULLIVAN, John Joseph | 13944 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 15/05/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Waiuta, West Coast, South Island on 12 May 1935. He was a school pupil before he first entered the RNZN on 27 Sep 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. He advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Boy Telegraphist and was drafted to Irirangi 7 Nov 1952–14 Jan 1953. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 12 Nov 1952. He served in Black Prince, Philomel and Irirangi where he advanced to Telegraphist on 19 Jul 1954. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and he remained aboard until 13 Aug 1956. He served again in Irirangi, Royalist, Pegasus, Royalist again and is shown as Radio Operator 2nd Class on 7 Mar 1960. He served in Wakefield twice the second time being 25 Aug 1960–14 Mar 1961 and was DEE on 11 May 1961. It was not long before he re-entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1962 in Philomel as a Radio Operator 2nd Class. He served in Lachlan and Manga and was in Philomel 26 Dec 1963–8 May 1964. Drafted to Irirangi 9 May 1954 and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Operator (G?) (Local) on 12 Aug 1965. He was back in Philomel under training 10 Sep 1965. He was sent to Singapore and served in Hickleton 11 Oct 1965–20 Jul 1966 as an ARD and was awarded GSM1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Qualifying service 29 Nov–21 Dec 1965 and 27 Feb–22 Mar 1966. Medal issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967. Also awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal in 1966. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He was later employed on the Marsden Power Project, Whangarei. Died Titahi Bay, Porirua, 10 Jan 2012 aged 76 years. |
| SULLIVAN, Mervyn | 204213 | ? | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Rotorua 9 Jan 1930. Bushman for State Forestry, Rotorua. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements and M/I to Papakura camp. It was subsequently found that he was suffering from TB (which was classified as being attributable to military service). He was hospitalised and discharged 10 Jul 1952. |
| SULLIVAN, William Joseph Alexander | 13296 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, on 6 Apr 1932. Employed as a storeman before he entered the RNZN on 1 Jun 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 19 Jan 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Nov 1952. He served in Philomel 30 May 1952–18 Sep 1953 and was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Sep 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in SE Asia and Korea. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he remained aboard until 20 Jan 1955. He served in Philomel 21 Jan 1955–5 Oct 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 6 Oct 1955 and travelled to the UK when it was returned to the RN. While in the UK he spent time in HMS Drake, the RN Naval Base in Devonport. He a crewman that brought Royalist back to NZ being involved in the Suez affair in later 1956. Back in NZ he served in Tamaki 26 Mar 1957–24 Apr 1958 and was DEE on 31 May 1958. He was awarded the UN Korea Medal and later he was entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| SUMMERFIELD, Edward George | 12707 | Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Birmingham, UK, on 22 Feb 1926. Employed as an assembler before he entered the RN on 4 Aug 1943 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No P/JX 634537. His initial training was conducted in Victory III and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 23 Aug 1943 (because of his age) then served in Royal Arthur, Scotia, Mercury and then to Drake IV where he was in ML 233. He was drafted to Mercury on 25 Jun 1945 then to Victory III and served in Lauderdale (Hunt-class destroyer) and was based in Kongoni (Durban) and then St Angelo (Malta) where she was handed over to the Greek Navy. He returned to Mercury and served briefly in Queen (carrier). Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 15 Nov 1946. Entered the RNZN at Cook on 6 Mar 1949 (re-named Maori on 1 Apr 1949). Drafted to Tutira and then to Rotoiti on 6 Jul 1949–3 Oct 1950 and sailed the vessel to NZ. He served in Philomel 4 Oct 1950–18 Jan 1951 and was drafted to Bellona on 19 Jan 1951. RUN on 20 Jan 1950 and not recovered until 13 Mar 1951. He served in Philomel, Bellona, Philomel II (Wellington) and was drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Nov 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 10 Mar 1953. He then served in Irirangi and Philomel and returned to Maori where he was DEE on 5 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SUMMERTON, Rex Alfred Phillip | 208250 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Christchurch 3 Sep 1928. Served in School Cadets for three years. Employed as a process worker by Scott Bros., Christchurch. Attested 12 Jun 1952 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1950. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug 1951 and travelled by ship disembarking Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Admitted Norwegian MASH 7 Dec 1951, TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Amb and discharged 29 Dec 1951 to unit. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 18 Aug 1952 TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and discharged 27 Aug 1952 but remained on X(ii) List. TSFD to No.6 Conv Trg Depot and was discharged to NZ Base HQ and to NZRTU 14 Oct 1952. M/I Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 22 Oct 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SUMNER, Peter Russell | 208249 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 12 Mar 1929. Enlisted 12 Mar 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked (as Sergeant) on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He then travelled from Sasebo by ship to Korea. Promoted Staff Sergeant 2 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ 22 Jan 1953. Commissioned 6 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 22 Apr 1953. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Administration Officer, 6 Jun 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 6 Mar 1954. Temporary Captain while employed as Officer i/c Composite Platoon, 10 Coy, RNZASC, 7 Mar 1954. Promoted Captain, 7 Sep 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Joined Regular Force (Lieutenant, on probation) 19 Feb 1955. Appointed Officer i/c Transport Platoon, Central District Company and District Transport Officer, RNZASC, 19 Feb 1955. Posted to 2 NZ Regt 30 Mar 1963 (Gurr’s Battalion 1963), 2i/c HQ Company. This became 1 NZ Regt, 9 Nov 1963. Appointed Public Relations Officer HQ FARELF, Singapore, 14 Dec 1964. Relinquished appointment 22 Dec 1965. Awarded GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. Instructor at RNZASC School Waiouru 1956–57. Also served in South Vietnam, HQ NZ V Force (28 Oct 1968–69) where he held the appointment of DAA & QMG. Awarded Vietnamese Order of Merit 2nd Class. Awarded Vietnam Medals and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Later also awarded NZGSM (V). Also Armed Forces Award. Later Lieutenant Col, Director of RNZASC. Defence HQ Director of Equipment Policy. Retired 13 Mar 1979. Living in Wellington in 2007. Peter was very involved with choral groups and Barbershop Quartets. Died suddenly at his home in Wellington on 5 Jan 2014 aged 84. His funeral was on Monday 13 Jan 2014 at St Paul’s Cathedral Wellington where he regularly attended morning services and Evensong. |
| SUN CHAN | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| SUNBEAM, James Edwin | 11235 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Christchurch 30 Mar 1930. Enlisted as a Boy 2nd Class and on 16 Jan 1947 advanced to Boy 1st Class. His first sea service was in Bellona and during that time in that ship he became an Ordinary Seaman. Between 1 Oct 1948 and 2 Mar 1949 he served in Philomel was a crewman on ML1183 and was promoted Able Seaman. He qualified as a Diver 3rd Class in Jan 1949. Able Seaman Sunbeam was drafted to Bellona again on 21 Mar 1949 until 6 Oct 1950. On 7 Oct 1950 he was serving in Tutira, but it is not known when or how he transhipped between the two as Tutira had left NZ for Korean waters on 3 Jul 1950. He was a member (with a Corporal from the Army) of the Guard of Honour for General Douglas MacArthur when he was recalled to the USA by President Truman. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He later served in Kiwi and at Irirangi. DEE 29 Mar 1954. After leaving the RNZN he joined the RNZNVR in the rate of Able Seaman and within two-days was rated P.O. He was commissioned Probationary Sub-Lieutenant 20 Nov 1956, promoted Acting Lieutenant 28 Nov 1959 and to Lieutenant 14 Feb 1964 after he had qualified in Gunnery, Damage Control and Firefighting. He resigned his commission 20 Jul 1964. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| SUNDERLAND, William Lancelot | 208545 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin, 14 Dec 1930. Enlisted 12 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was mainly in Burnham and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on the Teal flying-boat Awatere bound for Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or other charter flight and deplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on arrival in Korea and served in 163 Bty. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 13 May 1954 and posted to a Territorial Force Unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled or awarded to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Died Roxburgh 9 Jul 2000. |
| SURRIDGE, Arthur | 207887 | Private | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Fairlie 7 Oct 1924. Previous service in the Army May 1945–Jun 1946. Porter and driver Revington’s Hotel, Greymouth. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Sep 1950 while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RHQ as a medical orderly. Promoted Lance Corporal 1 Jul 1951. M/O to 25 Canadian FDS for Medical course 26 Sep 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 10 Oct 1951 on completion of course, then to Corporal. TSFD from RNZA to RNZAMC 3 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal while Med Orderly NZ Base HQ 7 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 9 Jul 1952. Promoted Corporal 12 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while i/c NZ Base Camp RAP. TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) 27 Aug 1952 and reverted to Corporal 20 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and furlough via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 265 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Went to Fairlie while on leave and requested discharge. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Dec 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Fairlie, Canterbury 21 Nov 1985 aged 61 years. |
| SUTHERLAND, Bryan Patrick | 11114 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Napier, 9 Aug 1929. Left school and enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 15 Nov 1945. Advanced to Signalman Boy on 11 Nov 1946 Sent to Sultan (Gosport, Hampshire) 24 Dec 1946–19 Dec 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 9 Feb 1947. He is shown in Philomel 20 Dec 1947, advanced to Signalman on 9 Sep 1947 and was drafted to Bellona on 24 Jun 1948–5 Mar 1949. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further signals training 19 May–25 Sep 1949. On RTNZ he served in Philomel II (NOW) which was the Navy Office Wellington before it was renamed Wakefield, He advanced to Leading Signalman on 2 Dec 1950 then returned briefly to Philomel in Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 on its return from the first deployment of the ship to Korea and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve again in Korea. She RTNZ on 16 Mar Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 9 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). Living in Christchurch in 2001. |
| SUTHERLAND, Gordon Stewart | 208050 | Lance Corporal | HQ 2 Ech Pay & Records | RNZASC | 17/06/2051 | 22/09/2053 | Born Marton 11 Nov 1927. Enlisting in the Army in late 1950 Gordon wanted to be in the RNZASC but was detailed for Administrative Duties. Seconded to Kayforce Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then sailed in MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Served in HQ 2 Echelon Pay and Records, Kure, Japan and was sent on TODs to Pusan in Korea. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA and M/I to NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of NCO i/c Pay Section. According to his own story Gordon's “…boots never saw mud during the Korean War.” (Ref Dominion Post report p.3, 26 Apr 2014). Gordon was the first New Zealander to marry a Japanese woman after the Second World War with the permission of the New Zealand Government. His wife, Akiko Ota was the 4th daughter of Admiral Minoru Ota who commanded the Japanese troops during the final battles on Okinawa in 1945. This marriage made headlines in Japan at the time and caused disapproval on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. RTNZ on ship to Sydney and Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also NZOSM and KWSM. Gordon told News Hub on 25 Apr 2021 (when he was aged 93 years old) of his experience of war and seeing napalm used for the first time during the Korean War. |
| SUTHERLAND, Ian Manson | 208544 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 08/12/2053 | Born Rangiora 15 Jan 1927. Employed as an Engineer for W.T. Bowman, Riccarton, Christchurch. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 6) to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by air via Darwin and Manila to deplane Iwakuni 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 12 May 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 19 Aug 1952 and appointed Troop Vehicle Mechanic, to Temporary Bombardier 18 Feb 1953 and to Bombardier 15 May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 1 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 4 Nov 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 220 days. Discharged 9 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| SUTHERLAND, Wallace (Wally) | 203763 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Te Kuiti 21 Mar 1929. Panel beater in Whangarei before enlisting in Kayforce on 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Left NZ in the rank of Gunner. Driver Operator Field Regiment. Served in all areas where 161 Bty was stationed from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Also served at Kapyong. Promoted Transport Bombardier for Battery HQ 161 Bty. Also ammunition truck driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. On RTNZ Wally set himself up in a panel beating business as an owner/operator. Awarded Queen's Service Medal for Public Service in 1992. Living in Whakatane in 1996. Living at Ohope in Nov 2000. Awarded QSM 1992 in honour of his involvement in national affairs for the Motor Trade Association–and the many local charities. Died Whakatane 29 Mar 2020 at Golden Pond Private Hospital aged 91 years. Buried Returned Services Section Hillcrest Cemetery, Whakatane. |
| SUTTON, Allan Howard | 30437 | Captain | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 01/01/1970 | 24/05/2052 | Temporary 2nd Lieutenant Sutton, 1 Bn The Wellington Regiment, promoted Lieutenant on 27 Jun 1942. Shown in the NZ Army List 1952 as Personnel Selection Officer AEWS, Army HQ Wellington. Captain with MA (Hons) NZ Regt Seniority as Captain 13 Mar 1950. His name is listed in Kayforce RTNZ Roll No.64 dated 19 May 1952. ETD about 21 May 1952 and deplaned NZ 24 May 1952. He returned to Wellington at the completion of his TOD. |
| SUTTON, Bernard Graham | 206569 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Born Blenheim 29 Apr 1925. Farmhand at Ashurst, near Palmerston North. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Emplaned Darwin 7 Sep 1951, flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 10 Sep and disembarked Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 27 May 1953 and was discharged to unit 2 Jun 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Jul 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Aug 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953 and deplaned Wellington 21 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 21 days Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Oct 1953. Died Whanganui 24 Dec 1956 aged 32. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2967 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Ashurst but was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Not know if any family member claimed these on his behalf. |
| SUTTON, John Aubrey | 821308 | ? | ? | ? | 02/08/2051 | 21/08/2053 | Served in Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.128. Private in 2 NZ Bn with Serv. No.821308. Enlisted in Christchurch. He was a shoemaker (cobbler) whose home address was 249 Esplanade, New Brighton, Christchurch. Served in Korea. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Very little information available for this man’s Korean service. Died Hastings 14 Oct 2016. Service in Korea needs further research. |
| SUTTON, John Frederick (Jack) | 14067 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Nelson on 9 Feb 1933. Employed as a Post & Telegraph Linesman before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as a Stoker. Initial training completed he was drafted to Bellona on 26 Jun 1952 and remained with her when she was in the Reserve Fleet. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel 24 Nov 1953–26 May 1954. He qualified as a shallow water diver on 19 Mar 1954 and completed another course a year later and subsequently qualified as a Diver 3rd Class on 2 May 1957. Drafted to Kaniere on 25 May 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he remained aboard until 6 Nov 1955. He served in Philomel 7 Nov 1955–16 May 1957. Drafted on 17 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters, but he was returned from Singapore to Philomel on 25 Jul 1957 the same day Royalist bombarded some suspected Communist bases in Malaya. He served in Philomel 26 Jul 1957–28 Sep 1958 and served in Royalist 29 Sep 1958–27 Sep 1959 after she had returned to NZ. DEE Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died Nelson 15 Nov 2013 aged 80 years. |
| SUTTON, Michael Charles | 13601 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born the UK on 22 Dec 1927. Royal Navy officer on two and a half years loan service to the RNZN from 19 Apr 1951. Appointed to Hawea on 19 Apr 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Reverted to the Royal Navy 20 Dec 1953. Fiancée was an English lass living at Rotorua. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. As he served in the RNZN he is entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| SWAIN, Ronald Richard | 11440 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Wellington on 1 Sep 1931. List supplied by Ronald McMillan. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 13 Mar 1947 as Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Nov 1947. After training in Tamaki and Philomel his first sea service was in Bellona 20 Jan 1948–11 May 1949. Drafted to Kaniere 12 May–31 Aug 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Sep 1949. He was in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea 7 Mar–2 Apr 1950 for one month as Ordinary Seaman, then back to Philomel 3 Apr 1950 for more training. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 May 1950. He served in Tamaki then Philomel where he was serving in HDML P3551. He then served in Philomel 21 Sep 1951–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952–11 Nov 1953 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. He later served again in P 3551. DEE 31 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SWAINSON, William (Bill) | 11038 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Palmerston North 20 Jan 1927. Farm labourer at Lake Ferry before enlisting in the RNZN on 5 Sep 1945. After initial training in Tamaki he served in Achilles for a brief period in 1946. Also served in Arabis and was one of the ships company who took that ship back to return it to the RN. Drafted to Pukaki 13 Aug 1948 and was one of those who brought the ship to NZ and remained with that ship until 14 Jan 1951. Pukaki was one of the first two NZ frigates to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrol duties. Pukaki was also a guard ship at the Inchon landings 15 Sep 1950 Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Completed his service in Tamaki and Philomel. DEE 31 Mar 1952, Living in Foxton. Died Palmerston North Hospital 2 Jul 2004 aged 77 years. |
| SWALE, Alistair William | 207888 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/05/2052 | Born Eltham, Taranaki 15 Oct 1925. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 163 Bty. May have been involved in some of the heaviest battles of 1951 including the Battle of Kapyong. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled from Sydney to Wellington in the Teal flying boat Ararangi, deplaning 23 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 164 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Sep 1952. Died Tauranga 20 Nov 1980 aged 55 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known if any family member claimed these medals on his behalf. |
| SWALE, Noel Ashworth | 924446 | Sapper | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 02/12/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Dunedin 19 Jan 1931. Shop assistant at Sagars Fruit Shop, Dunedin. Underwent training in 9th Intake CMT and then became a serving TF soldier in RNZE. Attested in Kayforce 6 Jul 1953. Emplaned Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on Teal flight from Evans Bay to Sydney. Flew on by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 17 Dec 1953 and entered Korea 18 Dec 1953. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt RE 22 Dec 1953. M/O NZ Base HQ, posted to 16 Fd Regt, TSFD from RNZE to RNZA CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Reinf Training Unit 24 Nov 1954, M/O NZ Reinf Training Unit and posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 29 Nov 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZE 9 Dec 1954. M/O Brit Com Salvage Unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 23 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Australia. Deplaned from Teal flight at Harewood 2 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 183 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal (RO 69/53 of 24 Dec 1953). Discharged from Kayforce 1 Aug 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force, 3 Fd Sqn, RNZE, Burnham. Died Dunedin, 4 Jul 1995 aged 64 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| SWAN, Barry Douglas | 11682 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Palmerston North on 24 Mar 1932. School student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Boy Telegraphist on 17Jan 1949. Drafted to Bellona for his first sea service 19 Jan 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 24 Oct 1949. Drafted to the Naval Signals Station Waiouru 17 May 1950 and advanced to Telegraphist on 24 Dec 1950. This station became known as Irirangi in 1951 and he remained there until 10 Dec 1951. Passed through Philomel on drafting to HMAS Cerberus for trade related courses 4 Jan–21 Apr 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland for Korean waters on 4 Aug 1952. Served mainly on west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Back in NZ he served in Irirangi 4 Nov 1953–18 Mar 1956. DEE 23 Mar 1956. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| SWANN, Tamati Teepa (Tom) | 551650 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born 27 Jun 1931. Came from Gisborne Area. Also known as Tamati Teepa SWANN. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements during Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gunner in 161 ('Peter') Battery, also sometimes a gun layer on Able 1 gun. M/O from 61 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand arriving 27 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.2970 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his address in Gisborne. Died Gisborne, 21 Sep 1997. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| SWEARS, Peter Hamlin | 10194 | Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born New Plymouth on 11 Jul 1925. He was attested for service on 24 Nov 1943 and commenced service in Area 5 Pool on 1 Feb 1944 and then served in 2 Fd Regt. 2 Feb 1944–11 Mar 1944 and then returned to Area 5 Pool. Posted to RNZN on 31 Mar 1944 in Wellington then sent to Area 8 (New Plymouth) was sent on leave without pay to his home in Tarata, Inglewood, then sent back to the RNZN. Entered Tamaki as an Ordinary Seaman on 14 Sep 1944 and underwent training there and in Philomel. Drafted to Killegray anti-sub and minesweeping trawler on 3 Jul 1945 and advanced to Able Seaman on 6 Sep 1945. Drafted to Gambia 6 Nov 1945–19 Feb 1946 and served mainly in the Auckland area. He was sent to HMAS Flinders and HMAS Watson to attend training courses and returned to Philomel on 12 Dec 1946. Drafted to Bellona 5 Feb 1947 and served as an Electricians’ mate and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Feb 1948. He then served in Philomel where he advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Feb 1949, Tamaki and Taupo where he became an Acting Electrician on 15 Jun 1954. Drafted again the Bellona on 31 Jul 1951 and advanced to Electrician on 14 Jun 1952 but worked in Bellona or Philomel until 8 Sep 1955. His next ship was Tamaki 29 Apr 1955–26 Apr 1957 where he advanced to Petty Officer Electrician. On 26 Apr 1957 he was drafted to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asia and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Black Prince and once more served in Philomel where he advanced to Chief Electrician on 1 Jul 1960. Peter Swears was sent to Maori in Britain on 3 Oct 1960 as a member of the ship’s company to bring Taranaki to NZ. He remained in Taranaki until 25 Jun 1965. His final time in the RNZN was in Philomel where he was discharged on 13 Sep 1964. Chief Elcn Swears “…felt that his period on HMNZS Taranaki represented the climax of his service life”. Later took holy orders and was ordained by the Bishop of Nelson in Nov 1966. He was a curate in Stoke and was acting as Padre for the Nelson sea Cadets in TS Talisman and was appointed as Honorary Chaplain on 1 Jan 1968. He became a Reverend Canon Emeritus and died Golden Bay, Motueka on 9 Sep 2015 aged 90 years. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and the PJM. |
| SWEENEY, John Desmond | 206947 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/09/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Born Petone, Wellington 17 Feb 1927. He was a mechanician from Wellington. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt circa 8 Sep 1952 Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for RTNZ. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Australia to Wellington 19 May 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2971 was sent 30 Aug 1957 to his given address in Khandallah Wellington. Living at Palmerston North in Nov 2000. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Auckland 18 Jun 2012 aged 85 years. |
| SWEENY, David Masters | 30178 | Major & Quartermaster | NZ Base HQ | NZ Regt | 30/12/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Waipukurau 20 Jul 1913. Attested as Gunner on probation 4 Jul 1937. Posted to Devonport (Fort Cautley) 26 Sep 1935 TSFD to the NZ Perm Staff as Lance Corporal (Acting Sergeant) 4 Sep 1938. Promoted Sergeant 27 Feb 1940. Seconded to 2 NZEF (21 (Auck) Bn 9 Dec 1939. Promoted to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Feb 1940 and appointed CSM, embarked 1 May 1940. Served in Egypt and Greece. RTNZ 21 Dec 1941 and posted to Army Schools Trentham 6 Jan 1942. Reposted to the Reg Force 1 Feb 1944. Granted the rank of Temporary Lieutenant and QM 1 Feb 1944 and continued to serve. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Temporary Captain & Quartermaster) 2 Jun 1946 and seconded to 2 NZEF Jayforce Papakura but did not proceed overseas. Probably awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Commended 1 Jul 1954 for the work he did at Tangiwai rail disaster 24–25 Dec 1953. Appointed to Kayforce, 22 Dec 1955. Emplaned Auckland 20 Dec 1955. M/I to NZ Base HQ on Deplanement Japan 2 Jan 1956. Appointed DAA & QMG and Paymaster NZ Kayforce 21 Jan 1956. His duties saw him move between 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC, NZ Base HQ and NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea TSFD to NZ Roll 28 Jun 1956 and relinquishing appointment of DAA & QMG and Paymaster. Emplaned Japan 29 Jun 1956 and deplaned Auckland 2 Jul 1956. Served in Korea 186 days. SOS the Emergency Force and is reposted to the Regular Force,16 Jul 1956. Posted top the Retired List 20 Jul 1963. Living in Whanganui 1979. Applied for Greek Service Medal in Nov 1979. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| SWINBANKS, John Leighton | 204160 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Whangarei 7 Oct 1930. Mechanic. Came from Kamo, Whangarei. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jul 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Employed as vehicle mechanic in 10 Tpt Coy workshops all the way up from Pusan, including Imjin River, Gloster Valley, Uijong Bu. Promoted Lance Corporal, Corporal, then to Sergeant. Known for speed in which the engine in a QL Bedford was changed in under four hours. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights arriving in Auckland 13 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Napier in Nov 2000. Died Napier 20 May 2018 aged 88 years. Buried Western Hills Lawn Cemetery, Napier. |
| SYCAMORE, Roy Watson | 971910 | Leading Mechanic (Engineering) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Invercargill on 19 Dec 1934. Was involved in general engineering before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as a Stoker. Drafted to Bellona on 6 Jul 1943 and stayed in her when she was moved to the Reserve Fleet. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Oct 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 20 Oct 1952 then Bellona again 27 Sep 1952. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Apr 1955. Served in Hawea 15 Jun 1955 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Apr 1956. Served in Philomel 8 Jan 1957 until drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Jun 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 29 Sep 1958. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 15 Jun 1959. Served in Lachlan 19 Jan 1959–7 Nov 1960 and then in Philomel. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. Later returned to Invercargill. |
| SYMES, John Robert | 206603 | Corporal | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/05/2053 | Born Wellington on 5 Jan 1930. Employed as a male nurse at Porirua Mental Hospital before he enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force on 19 Jun 1951. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Linton Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 20 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea 24 Aug 1951. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl, RNZASC 28 Aug 1951. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Aug 1952. M/O Base HQ on TOD to BCFK (Escort) 27–29 Apr 1952. Attached FAP to NZ Provost Section 30 Apr 1952. Ceased To be attached (CTBA) to NZ Provost Section 9 May 1952. Posted Back to Div HQ Tpt Pl, 12 May 1952. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 24 May 1952. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Provost Corps 8 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 30 Oct 1952 and to Corporal on 1 Mar 1953. At some time was attached FAP to Brit Com Base Provost Coy but CTBA on 28 Apr 1953 and was TSFD to NZ List for RTNZ on Furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jul 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.2973 sent on 30 Aug 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt. Enlisted in the Regular Force on 6 Jul 1954 as a Temporary Lance Corporal Military Policeman. Promoted Temporary Corporal 6 Apr 1955. Embarked TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 6 Nov 1959. Disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959. Served in 2 NZ Regt at Taiping in 1959–61. Bn HQ, Regimental Police Section. RTNZ on medical grounds 21 Jan 1961. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 11 Jan 1965, Warrant Officer 1st Class, LS&GC 15 Jun 1970. Later commissioned Lieutenant & Quartermaster wef 13 Jul 1973. Posted to Support Branch, Army Headquarters, Wellington, 2 Apr 1974. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Later Captain QM, 1 Provost Coy. Retired 1 Sep 1981. |
| SYMES, Walter Raymond Vernon | 206025 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Nelson 7 Nov 1923. Previous service in NZ Army and RNZAF during WWII and served in NZ and Fiji. Awarded Defence Medal War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. His earlier home was in Lyttelton. Projectionist, Majestic Theatre, Whanganui, Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Sent on TOD to Fort Dorset for 16 mm Projectionist Course 30 Oct–4 Nov 1950. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 29 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Sigs Troop in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Admitted CDS Tokyo 17–22 Jan 1952 (Bronchitis) and was discharged to unit. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 16 Fd Regt 12 Apr 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 12 Apr 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.64 p.5) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat (RMA Awatere) from Sydney to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM, KWSM Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Died Whanganui 29 Sep 2004 aged 79 years. |
| TAAFFE, Thomas Benjamin (Tommy) | 300615 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born 28 Jan 1933. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Whenuapai on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZ OSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 9 Mar 1957 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Died Whangarei 11 Nov 2017 aged 84 years. Buried Maunu Park RSA Cemetery, Whangarei. |
| TAARE, Tuta Wanui | 551498 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Waipiro Bay 5 Aug 1932. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned on Teal flight on 2 Jun 1954 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Later TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Truta was a keen rugby footballer and played Halfback for several East Coast clubs. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954 (RO 72/54 of 17 Nov 1954). Emplaned RNZAF Hastings at Hiro 16 Feb 1956 for RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 262 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Apr 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Living at Kaiti, Gisborne in Nov 2000. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Gisborne 21 Apr 2011 aged 78 years. Buried in Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne. |
| TABB, Dean Ronald | 13558 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Opotiki on 24 Jul 1934. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class and like others was probably sent on LWOP and advised to return to Tamaki on 21 Jan 1951. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 15 Jan 1952. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 24 Jan 1952 and gained Gun Layer 3rd Class qualification on 7 Nov 1952. He served in Philomel 12 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Mar 1953. Drafted to Hawea on 5 Oct 1953, to Bellona on 1 Apr 1954 and to Kaniere on 22 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he then served in Philomel, Bellona, HMAS Cerberus 23 Oct–24 Dec 1955, Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 27 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist as Able Seaman on 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. While Royalist was working up with the RAN he was sent to HMAS Flinders on 26 May 1957 and returned to Royalist on 31 May. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jun 1957. Royalist continued to Singapore and Korea. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 15 Jun 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Philomel 2 Dec 1958–2 Jul 1959 and Tamaki 13 Jul 1959–22 Jun 1960. DEE on 23 Jul 1960. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| TACON, Peter Arnott | 211228 | Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/07/2054 | 01/01/1970 | Born Napier 20 Jul 1923. Came from Taradale. Auctioneer from Hastings. Served in NZ Military Forces 1941–42, RNZAF 1943–46 (Service No 431915). Completed a Wireless Course at RCAF No.2 Wireless School in Alberta 14 May 1944. Also attended Bombing and Gunnery School in Ontario, Canada. Awarded Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Served in Kayforce 1953–57. No sure when he travelled to Korea. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant, 5 Feb 1953, Temporary Lieutenant 3 Aug 1953 while employed as OC, in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Aug 1954. Re-embarked in Australia 22 Sep 1954 for return to Korea. Temporary Captain, while employed as ESO, Brit Com Movement Control Group, 2 Nov 1955. Promoted Captain, 2 Feb 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Apr 1957 in the UK and joined the RAF. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Served in RAF from 1957. Died Hastings, 4 Aug 1999. His Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal sold by Webbs Auctioneers during Mar 2014. |
| TAHA, Reginald John William | 206570 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 06/08/2053 | Born Manaia, Taranaki, 2 Apr 1928. Labourer and dairy factory hand at Kaupokonui Dairy Co, at Manaia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 11pm 5 Sep 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep and disembarked Korea 10 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Admitted 60 Inf Fd Amb 11 Jun 1952. Discharged 14 Jul 1952 from No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot to NZ Base HQ (NZRTU). Posted to and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 29 Jul 1952 from NZRTU. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 23 Mar 1953 (while he was on leave). Discharged from Brit Com Convalescent Trg Depot 1 Jun 1953 and M/O from there to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZRTU 3 Jun 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 10 Jun 1954 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 6 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth, 6 Feb 1994 aged 66 years. |
| TAHAU, Paul | 206716 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Came from Tokaanu, Nationals Park area. Enlisted circa 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. M/I NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 5 May 1952 for sea voyage to Pusan. Disembarked 8 May 1952 and entered Korea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt a served most of his time in Korea in this unit. Not Know in which Bty he served. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3000 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Porangahau, Wairarapa. Died Turangi, 19 Apr 2003. |
| TAHITAHI, David William | 206212 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born 20 Aug 1926. Came from Te Kao, Northland. Attested 29 Jun 1950 in KMB Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier and then to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 28 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3010 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Te Kao, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. Died Whangarei 29 Feb 2012. |
| TAI, Phillip | 211024 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Tokaanu on south coast of Lake Taupo 30 Jan 1926. Employed as a driver for MOW Taumarunui. Attested 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while under training in Burnham. M/O Burnham 6pm on 10 Mar 1953 for emplanement. Probably travelled by overnight ferry to Wellington and then by train to Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 17 Mar 1953, entered Korea 18 Mar and M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl 26 Mar 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Aug and was discharged to unit 23 Aug 1953. Accidentally injured 30 May and admitted 25 Canadian FDS the same day. TSFD to 26 Fd Amb and was posted to unit 11 Jun 1954. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Sep 1954.MI to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954. Granted three months extension of service 14 Sep 1954, struck off NZ Roll and posted to NZ Base HQ 18 Oct 1954. TSPD again to NM Z Roll 30 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 12 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Turangi, 14 Nov 2006 aged 80 years. |
| TAIAPA, William Henry | 206982 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born Hicks Bay 31 Jul 1939. Came from Tikitiki. Employed as a Clerk NZ Railways, Wellington. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements and was trained in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA onto Japan deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 31 Dec 1952. Travelled from Sasebo onto Pusan, Korea by two to three-day boat trip. Entered Korea and M/I to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Nov 1953 and to Temporary Bombardier 14 Jan 1954. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Mar 1954. Awarded severe reprimand for an error 8 Jun 1954 and reverted to Bombardier. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 13 Jul 1954 to NZ Base HQ (MI 17 Jul 1954) and TSFD to NZ Roll (Furlough). Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one year 224 days. Did not return to Korea and applied for release from the Army. This was approved 6 Oct 1954. He was discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne 1 May 2018 and was buried Tolaga Bay Cemetery, 4 May 2018 aged 79 years. |
| TAIATINI, Thomas Te Hau | 14061 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 24/02/2055 | 28/04/2055 | Born Otaramarae, Okere Falls, near Rotorua on 28 Oct 1933. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 in the 24th class of Seamen Boys. After training in Tamaki he was drafted as an Ordinary Seaman to Bellona on 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. He then served in Philomel, in Kiwi, then returned to Philomel 21 May 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jul 1953. Drafted to Lachlan 2 Oct 1953–3 Sep 1954 and once more served in Philomel 4 Sep 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 May 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Died suddenly in Kure, Japan, 23 Aug 1955 aged 22 years. Discharged dead on 23 Aug 1955. His body was returned to NZ for burial. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) that were presented to family members. Entitled to NGSM (M), NZDSM (R) and NZ Memorial Cross which may or may not have been presented to his family. |
| TAIAWA, Tiaki Hoani | 535893 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born 1930. Came from Waikino and then Te Aroha. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Lance Bombardier and came back to NZ as a Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 7 Dec 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 2016 aged 85 years. |
| TAIGEL, Ralph Horace | 711894 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Born Christchurch 1 Jun 1934. He was a driver for Barton Ginger Co, Wellington. Served in 8th Intake CMT and then in RNZEME. Attested in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements 17 Oct 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) for passage to Sydney then by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Japan 4 Dec 1955 and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area Tokyo. M/O to NZ Base HQ 4 Dec 1955, posted to 10 Tpt Coy 13 Dec and M/I to his unit 15 Dec 1955. M/O for 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 2 May 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/O to NZ component British Comwel Forces Korea and remained on the NZ Roll 15 May 1956. Emplaned Japan 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge on an RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas 201 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jul 1956 and posted to the TF, 1 Wellington Regt. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3013 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Petone. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Lower Hutt 11 Aug 2012 aged 78 years. Buried Taita Cemetery, Naenae, Lower Hutt. |
| TAIMANA, Hone Periri | 204277 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/05/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Waitakere, Auckland, 20 Oct 1929. Concrete worker from Devonport. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 16 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland bound for Sydney. Travelled by BCPA or Qantas via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 20 May 1952. Served in Kayforce 1952–55. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, No.40012, dated 10 Nov 1953, p.6005). “In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30th June 1953.” RTNZ on furlough 10 Dec 1953 and re-embarked for Korea 10 Feb 1954. RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K). |
| TAINUI, Samuel Te Puni | 204644 | Private | HQ Prov Coy | RNZ Provost Corps | 29/07/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born 6 Jul 1934. Came from Te Kuiti. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. After training for Korea he emplaned Wellington on Teal flight on 29 Jul 1953 for Japan and then onto Korea. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Served in NZ Base HQ Provost Coy. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3015 was sent to an address in Te Kuiti on 3 Sep 1956. Died Te Awamutu, 29 Sep 1997. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TAIPETI, Bubba | 206571 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 02/09/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal. Marched out of 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP at R.H. Tokchong for Guard Duties 25 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Dec 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3016 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ruatoki. Died Otaki, 27 Jan 2001. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Otaki 29 Jan 2001. |
| TAIT, Alexander Cornelius (Jim) | 206641 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Hastings 7 Nov 1928. He was a drover for Dalgety, Ltd, Hastings. Attested 17 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements as James Alexander Tait but his Birth Certificate showed his name as Alexander Cornelius Tait. He was for all Army purposes to be known as Alexander Cornelius Tate, as shown in Part II Routine Orders. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. Disembarked and M/I to 101 Tpt Coy, Randwick, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan, disembarked 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 24 Mar, entered Korea 26 Mar and M/I to his unit 28 Mar 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 6 Aug 1952 and was discharged to unit 25 Aug 1952. He had a few problems adhering to R&SOs during his time in the Army. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 9 Aug 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3017 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Hastings. Died Hastings, at the Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, 6 Jul 1999 aged 71 years. |
| TAIT, Stuart Douglas | 211378 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born 15 Apr 1921. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII in 4 RMT Coy (280951). Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 for travel by RNZAF Hastings aircraft via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Served overseas one year 258 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jul 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3018 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Pahiatua. Living at Woodville. Died Palmerston North Public Hospital 11 Dec 2004 aged 83 years. Interred at Woodville Services Cemetery in the RSA Section. |
| TAITUHA, Charles Tauhou | 204361 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born 18 May 1930. Came from Te Kuiti. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight 22 Jul 1952 to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 234 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3018 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Bennydale, Waitomo District. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His obituary published in the NZ Herald, 5 Jul 2013 stated, “passed away 20 years ago”, 1993. |
| TAKAO, Tahi | 206821 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/08/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Came from Whakatane. Kayforce Replacement (2nd Flight). Joined the NZ Post Office as a telephone exchange operator in Tauranga and two years later moved to Wellington in 1950. Attested in Kayforce circa 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas via New Guinea and Guam to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to deplane Auckland 1 Apr 1954 by Teal flight. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 6 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3020 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Waimana, near Whakatane. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. He served in the NZ Post Office for many years and retired in 1988. He became a cultural adviser to the Department of Social Welfare in 1989 and contributed to the establishment of He Korowai Ataawhai, a Maori Mental Health Team, and spent six years on the Rolleston Prison Board. Mr Takao moved to Motueka in 2005 to live out his ‘twilight years’ but was still a “wanted man”. Mr Takao is a kaumātua of the Iwi Health Board of the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board. He has also been involved with the Maori Golf Association for many years. Awarded the Queens Service Medal QB Hons 2011. Also involved in ANZAC film re Korea with Kihi Ngatai. Te Awhina Marae. |
| TAKARANGI, Edward Blackburn | 33294 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born 12 Mar 1930. He was a labourer on Maurikau Farm, Ranana, Whanganui River. Regular Force soldier who had attested in the Amy on 21 Feb 1949 on a five-year engagement. He served in the MT Workshop, Trentham. Involved in wharf duties during the water-siders strike in 1951. Seconded to Kayforce as a replacement. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 as a CFN on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 30 Jul 1952. M/O NZ Reinf Training Unit and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. He appeared to have little respect for Routine and Standing Orders and breached these on several occasions. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jan 1953 but lost this rank and reverted to Gunner 16 Apr 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt 29 Mar 1954 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 1 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving at Wellington on Teal flight from Sydney 28 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 27 Jun 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force and to MT Workshop, Trentham. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged 16 Aug 1954 on the completion of his engagement. He lost his original medals. These were replaced at cost so he could wear them at a Kayforce Reunion in 2007. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TAKARANGI, James Henry Karena (Jim) | 211025 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 24/05/2056 | Born 4 Jan 1929. Came from Wellington. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to RNZ Sigs and served in Div Sigs Sqn. RTNZ 8 Sep 1954 on furlough. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement ex NZ Furlough. Re-entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Aug 1956. Joined Regular Force. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington for travel to Singapore. Served in Malaya in C Coy, 1 Bn, NZ Regt as at 14 Jan 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ authorised on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. RTNZ disembarking from TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Later Corporal. Discharged from Army (Home Command X List) 14 Sep 1969. Served again in Malaya from 6 Dec 1961 to 8 Jun 1964 with Lieutenant Colonel Pearce's Bn and Lieutenant Gurr's Bn for seven months. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, PJM and KWSM. Died Wainuiomata, Wellington 26 Aug 2011 aged 26 Aug 2011 aged 82 years. |
| TAKARANGI, James Robert (Jim) | 206650 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZ Provost Corps/ RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Whanganui 10 Oct 1926. Served in the RNZAF 12 May 1944–11 Mar 1945 highest rank achieved Aircraftman 2nd Class. Served in Delta Trg Camp (Blenheim) Rongotai and Ohakea. Entered an Army Camp 13 Mar 1945 and was attested 16 Mar 1945. Awarded War Medal and NZ War Service Medal during Sep 1951. Served in the Interim Army as a Sapper in 35 Army Tps Coy, NZE. During that period he was known to have served in Plimmerton and Pauatahanui Military Camps. Served in Jayforce as 805776 Temporary Corporal in the Maori Bn and entered camp 22 Mar 1947. Promoted Temporary Corporal 27 Jun 1947. Embarked on HMT Dunera 15 Jul 1947 and sailed for Japan. Committed some offences and reduced to Private 16 Feb 1948. RTNZ 11 Oct 1948 disembarking at Auckland. Discharged 17 Nov 1948. Labourer at Patea Freezing Works and lived at Waitotara. Attested 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. He served in Linton Camp, Fort Dorset, Wellington and in Waiouru. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Dec 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure 18 Mar 1952 and reverted to Private. Entered Korea 17 Apr 1952 was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Pro to RNZASC. Accidentally injured 13 May 1952 (suspected fractured elbow) and admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb. Discharged to unit 14 May 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 31 Dec 1952. Promoted Temporary Corporal 24 Feb 1953 and then to Corporal 24 May 1953. Breached R&SOs and was twice awarded a severe reprimand. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1954 and returned to Hawera. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Died Dunedin 2 Dec 1990 aged 64 years. Buried Greenpark RSA Cemetery, Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZ Def Stoker Mechanic and KWSM. Probably related to the Takarangi brothers q.v. |
| TAKARANGI, Tamehana Turoa (Tom) | 211026 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Whanganui 5 Jan 1928. Employed as a blacksmith at Tekapo Hydro, South Canterbury. Attested 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Trained for Korea in Waiouru camp and attached FAP to Trentham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10 Mar 1953 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ (NZRTU). Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 26 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953 and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. Played rugby for 10 Tpt Coy and Kayforce. Had some problems adhering to R & SOs during his time in Korea. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 3 Jan 1954 and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp from where he was discharged 7 Jan 1954 to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and M/I from NZRTU 23 Feb 1954 Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 5 Apr 1954 and was discharged to his unit 14 Apr 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 22 Aug 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I to NZ Base HQ four days later. RTNZ as a Lance Corporal. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K) NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Whanganui in Nov 2000. Died Whanganui 3 Dec 2015 aged 87 years. His brother Wirihanga Takarang is shown q.v. |
| TAKARANGI, Wirihana | 206949 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Whanganui 21 Jun 1922. Also known as James Wirihaua Takarangi. Served in Jayforce with Service No 816576 Private in NZ Maori Bn. Enlisted in Whanganui with his father shown as his next of Kin. (2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol 15, p.138.) Employed building fences on Matahiwi track, Raetihi. Attested 16 Apr 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight, as a Gunner, from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by air via Darwin, Manila, deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. AWOL x2. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp from NZRTU 4 Mar 1953 and was discharged to NZRTU 25 Mar 1953. Posted from NZRTU, M/I to 16 Fd Regt 15 Jun 1953 and entered Korea the same day. AWOL two days and lost two-day’s pay as a punishment. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 14 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 16 Feb 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 16 Mar 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 30 Apr 1954 and re TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 292 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His brother Tamehana Turoa (Tom) Takarangi q.v. Died Whanganui 25 Jan 2009 aged 86 years. |
| TAKARUA, Wi | 206948 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Himatangi (near Palmerston North) 14 Oct 1924. He was a butcher at the Patea Freezing Works before attesting as a Kayforce Replacement on 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 8 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Admitted Brit Com Z Med unit 22 Nov 1953 and was discharged to 16 Fd Regt 8 Dec 1952. Failed several times to adhere to R & SOs and lost time and money. M/O to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Feb 1954. Committed further breaches of discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3025 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Foxton. It was returned to Base Records where it remains today. Died Shannon, 30 May 1993 aged 69 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAKEREI, Leslie Hughan | 336409 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 22/04/2056 | Born Waiuku (south-west of Papakura) 1 Jun 1934. Goods despatch Foreman, small Goods, Wilson’s Meats, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Serving TF soldier. Attested 4 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 15 Jun 1954. Attached Burnham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1954 as a Gunner on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island and Guam. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Sep 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Made a big error with two others which cost time in confinement. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 28 Aug 1955 and was discharged direct to his unit 3 Sep 1955. Granted 10 days R&R leave 11–20 Jan 1956 (inclusive). M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 12 Mar 1956. Emplaned Kapan on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 174 days. Lost 60 days because of Detention. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Joined Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TAKIMOANA, Rau Hou | 301437 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Serving TF soldier. He was living in Gore before he enlisted in Kayforce. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3027 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Paihia. |
| TAKUIRA, Rangikaheke | 11693 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Rotoiti, near Rotorua on 18 Jun 1930. He was employed as an assistant storekeeper before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1948 as a Stoker. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 16 Jun 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 15 Jan 1949. He then served in Philomel, in Waiouru (Irirangi) and Hawea 17 Feb 1950–17 Jan 1951. He then served in Philomel, Bellona and Philomel again and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. In Sep when the ship was in Hong Kong he was left in hospital with influenza when the ship sailed. Re-joined the ship about a month later in mid-Oct 1952 in Japan. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he completed his engagement in Philomel. DEE on 17 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. After discharge he went to Hannah’s Bay, Rotorua then to Murupara and became a truck driver–probably a timber truck driver. |
| TALBOT, Benjamin Arthur Hugh | 206107 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Wellington 16 Oct 1921. Previous service in both NZ Army and RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 20 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Appears to have served almost all his time in Korea in this unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight (Awatere) at Wellington 16 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 188 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 19 Mar 1953 and returned to Petone. Died Lower Hutt 21 Oct 1991 aged 75 years five days. His medals were offered in Military Memorabilia catalogue Feb, May Jul 1999. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM, but not known if any family member claimed these on his behalf. |
| TALBOT, Reginald Keith (Lofty) | 204504 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 01/09/2052 | 12/09/2054 | Born Opotiki 8 Apr 1930. Employed as a vehicle mechanic at Webber’s Garage Opotiki. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. M/I to RNZEME School, Trentham Camp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 1 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Civil air via, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1953 (rugby trials). M/I 16 Fd Regt LAD and CTBA NZ Base HQ (rugby trials) 14 Mar 1953. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 28 Field Engineer Regiment Light Aid Detachment 17 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Light Aid Det 17 Jul 1954 and TSFD from RNZEME to RNZASC 7 Jul 1954. RTNZ as Sergeant. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas two year 12 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Rotorua in Nov 2000. Died Rotorua Hospital 31 Oct 2020 aged 90 years. |
| TAMEHANA, Te Ao | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/12/2053 | 22/01/2054 | Came from Rotorua. Entertainer in Concert Party. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on a Teal flying boat to Sydney and travelled to Korea by civil air by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. |
| TANE, John | 15112 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 24/02/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Mangapehi, about 25km SE of Te Kuiti on 11 Oct 1937. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 27 May 1954 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet on 22 Oct 1954–23 May 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. He changed to Junior Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and then to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 11 Apr 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 11 May 1956. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Drafted to Black Prince on 25 Sep 1956 but RUN on 8 Aug 1957. He was recovered on 29 Aug 1957 and returned to Black Prince. Drafted to Kaniere 17Jan 1958–7 Jan 1959. Served in Black Prince again 8 Jan 1959–18 Sep 1960 and was then drafted to Royalist on 19 Sep 1960. RUN again on 3 Jun 1962. Recovered on 28 Aug 1962 and returned to Philomel. Dismissed HM’s Service 15 Nov 1962. |
| TANGAERE, Lou Hunara | 211250 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Emplaned Auckland or Wellington 18 Nov 1963 and flew to Korea on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by civil air to Japan via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and he may well have TSFD to RNZASC as a driver to complete his engagement in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year five days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Tikitiki, Gisborne in 1996. |
| TANGIORA, George | 206950 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Opoutama, Hawkes Bay 1 Mar 1929. Came from Mahia. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to deplane Wellington 2 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 260 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 27 May 1988 aged 59. |
| TANGO, Joseph Horore (Baldy) | 204215 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 14/08/2053 | Joseph was born in Auckland during 1924. Previous service in the NZ Military Forces. Attested circa 21 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in C Troop on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 14 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 254 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Kaikohe 21 Jun 1997 aged 73 years and was buried Ohaeawai, Northland |
| TANGURU, Edward | 35050 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 24/02/2054 | 21/06/2055 | His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15, p.138. Private in NZ Maori Bn. Enlisted in 2 NZEF in Masterton and is shown as a labourer. His NOK was his sister Mrs I.S. Wong of Hastings. Embarked between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 1945. May have travelled to Egypt and then brought back to Japan with 5 NZ Bde to serve in Jayforce. Serving Regular Force soldier. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot on during 54. Promoted Lance Corporal and then to Col. CTBA to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot and TSFD to the NZ Roll 13 May 1955. Emplaned 14 Jun 1955 Iwakuni on Qantas for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Manila, Laubuan (Borneo) Darwin and Sydney then deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1955 from Teal aircraft ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 117 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. SOS Kayforce 5 Aug 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. |
| TANNION, Aubrey Joseph | 203876 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/04/2053 | Born Patea, Taranaki on 3 Aug 1920. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 290760. Entered Camp 7 Sep 1939 but did not embark for service overseas until 12 Jan 1944. Lance Bombardier Tannion was serving in 68 Bty, B Section at Russell in Jul 1942. Served in Italy in 7th Anti-Tank Regt NZA. Disembarked Wellington NZ 10 Feb 1946. Discharged 2 NZEF 14 Apr 1946. Tile maker labourer Penrose, Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Gun crew in Field Regiment. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 18 Jan 1951, to Sergeant 27 May 1951 and appointed Bty Signals Sergeant. Admitted to unknown hospital in Tokyo 8–16 Aug 1951. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Reinf Training Unit 1 Nov 1951. Posted 16 Fd Regt 7 Jun 1952, but this stay was not long as he emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 5 Jul 1952 on furlough. He had served one year 209 days overseas. Re-embarked 18 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Re-entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Promoted Sergeant, Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 27 Aug 1952 and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 27 Nov 1952. Accidentally injured 6 Nov 1952 with extensive burns to face hands and head. Admitted 8055 MASH but was TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure Japan on 11 Nov 1952. Discharged from hospital 5 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ (medical) and treatment before discharge. Deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. This second tour of duty was of 241 days duration. Total overseas service in Korea two years 85 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Aug 1953. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 3 Oct 1983 aged 63 years. Buried Mangere Cemetery, Auckland. |
| TANSEY, Leon Gordon | 11442 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/01/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland on 15 Mar 1931. Employed as an office junior before he entered the RNZN on 10 Apr 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training drafted he was drafted to Bellona on 20 Jan 1948 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 Mar 1949. Served in Rotoiti, Philomel, HMAS Rushcutter 30 Mar–28 Sep 1950 and then in Philomel until he was drafted to Hawea on 1 Feb 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Sep 1951 and RTNZ in her on 21 Nov 1951. He served briefly in Philomel and was sent again to HMAS Rushcutter on 26 Nov 1951–30 May 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 31 May–14 Sep 1952 and was drafted to Tamaki on 15 Sep 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 26 Jan 1953 and to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Dec 1953. Drafted to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 14 Sep 1953–15 Jan 1954. Drafted to Lachlan on 16 Jan 1954 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 14 Dec 1953. He completed his engagement in Philomel from 6 Mar 1954 and was DEE on 14 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| TAO CHUAM KEE | 0 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| TAPARA, James Edward Ripene | 14231 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Ketemarae Pa, Normanby, on 17 Feb 1934. Employed as a NZ Railways Cadet before he entered the RNZN on 22 May 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Black Prince on 10 Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 22 Nov 1953. He was in Philomel briefly and took passage in Black Prince to Sydney to attend a trade course in HMAS Rushcutter 13 May 1955. He qualified Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class at the end of the course. He RTNZ on 5 Sep 1955 and served in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 28 Dec 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he served in Philomel briefly and was sent on 25 Jul 1957 to HMAS Watson for further training and qualified Under-surface Warfare 2nd Class on 12 Nov 1957. He RTNZ on 20 Sep 1957. He later served in Kaniere again and Rotoiti 10 Mar 1960–5 Jan 1962, Philomel, Otago, Endeavour and completed his engagement in Philomel. DEE 21 May 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| TAPLEY, George Thomas William Bird | 208647 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 14/06/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born Sugnall, Stafford, England 6 Aug 1923. Previous service in the Royal Navy with Service No P/SSX 36225 for seven years and reached the rate of Leading Seaman. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp and War Medal. Employed as a farm hand at Scargill, North Canterbury. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement for the 2nd Flight. Posted to RNZ Sigs 3 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled to Korea by air via Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. He had several discipline problems which cost him time and money. M/I to NZ Base HQ 18 Dec 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. He was away from NZ for one year 291 days but his service overseas was reckoned as one year 211 days because of bad behaviour and discipline failures. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Next-of-kin Mrs C. Tapley (mother) Highlanes, Sugnall, Stafford, England, UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Accepted for service in the RCAF and then served in the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman Plant Operator in 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAPPER, Douglas James Millard (Jim) | 207925 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born in Timpanys, east of Invercargill 13 Feb 1926. Previous service in the RNZN (Service No 10250) during WWII Served in Tamaki, Philomel and civilian ships taken up for war service. Duchess was used for mine clearing and Hawera served in the Pacific theatre on supply runs to Espirito Santo and Fiji. She was towed back 700 miles to Fiji on one occasion. Doug Tapper advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Oct 1945. Discharged from the RNZN 23 Aug 1946. Attested in Kayforce Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served straight away in 163 Bty as E Troop No.2 Quad driver and ration truck driver. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey deplaning at Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Sep 1952. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 20 Apr 1953 and re-emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni for 30Aug 1953. At NZRTU until posted to 10 Tpt Coy22 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 23 Oct and M/I to his unit 25 Oct 1953. Admitted 38 Fd Amb 1 Nov 1953, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 17 Nov 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 29 Nov 1953. Sent on TOD to 1 Comwel Div 22–28 and returned to NZ Base HQ. During 1954 he served in NZRTU, 10 Tpt Coy, attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt, each being from four days to two weeks. Failed to adhere to Routine and Standing Orders. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 24 Aug and was discharged 27 Sep 1954 from Brit Com Gen Hosp. He then had another round of short stays in NZRTU, 10 Tpt Coy and returned to NZ Base HQ 15 Mar 1955 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 and deplaned Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea a total of three years 69 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1955. Awarded Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM together with the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Living in Invercargill in 2004. Died Invercargill 6 Sep 2013 aged 87 years. |
| TAPSELL, Michael | 204161 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 25/05/2054 | Born 8 Mar 1931. Came from Maketu bay of Plenty, via Te Puke. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 4.15pm 25 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3035 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Maketu, Bay of Plenty. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1980. |
| TAPU, Rangi | 797335 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas of BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Understood that he served in 10 Tpt Coy but appointment and promotion not known. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand arriving 27 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 191 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Probably awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3036 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mangapehi, a small town south of Te Kuiti. |
| TAPUKE, Ronald | 13908 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Bell Block, New Plymouth on 30 Nov 1932. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1951 as an Ordinary Signalman. He changed to Ordinary Telegraphist on 19 Nov 1951. Drafted to Irirangi 9 Sep 1952–14 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–20 Sep 1954 and advanced to Telegraphist on 10 Oct 1953. He served in Irirangi again, then Hawea and back to Irirangi 25 Jun 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Local) on 2 Aug 1956 but relinquished this rate on 4 Jan 1957 returning to Telegraphist. Served in Philomel 5 Jan–19 May 1957. Drafted on 19 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he was drafted to Irirangi on 20 Nov 1958–16 Apr 1959. He completed his engagement in Philomel and was DEE on 19 Sep 1959. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| TARAU, Antonio | 204530 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 23/12/2053 | 23/07/2054 | Born Te Puna, Tauranga 24 Dec 1926. Employed as a Mill Hand Forest Products Ltd, Pinedale, Putaruru. Attested 30 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs as a linesman during Aug 1952 At Army Schools Waiouru for Corps Training 9 Sep–23 Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flight (Aotearoa) to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 31 Dec 1952, entered Korea and M/I to his unit 4 Jan 1953. Served in C Troop. Was absent from a parade and was given three extra guard duties as punishment. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Mar 1954 and to Lance Corporal 26 Jun 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 28 Jun 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 5 Jul 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 and deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hillcrest, Whakatae 13 Feb 1974 aged 48 years. |
| TARAWHITI, Joseph | 206983 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/12/2052 | 20/07/2054 | Address was in Tikitiki before enlistment circa 29 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Came from Huntly. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and onwards to Korea. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 26 Dec 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 31 Dec 1952 and entered Korea M/I to this unit 3 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3038 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Huntly. By the time his discharge Cert was sent out he had enlisted in the Regular Force. |
| TARETANA, Pene Te Wahanga (aka Ben Dalton) | 204389 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2052 | 12/09/2054 | Came from Kaikohe. Enlisted in Kayforce at Auckland (was working for Stamp Duties Section, Internal Affairs Department) but failed eye test. Tried again at Kaikohe and was successful–he knew the optician. Kayforce Replacement. Travelled to Sydney by Teal flying boat then by Skymaster aircraft via Townsville, Port Moresby, Guam then Japan. (An interesting story in Guam. The black patch behind the beret badge was said by some cunning chaps to have been recognition of being involved in six bayonet charges. Several Americans passed over a sum of money to purchase one of these badges–hero worship–much to the delight of the Kiwis.) Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1952. Posted to HQ then B Platoon then back to HQ and became a storeman in Company Q Store. Served mainly in the area north of Seoul in the Imjin River area. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant 5 Aug 1954. Signed on for two three-month extensions. Emplaned 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Manus Island, Port Moresby and Brisbane, deplaning at Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Also known as Ben Dalton. Living at Manukau City in Nov 2000. Died Papatoetoe, 2 Feb 2008. |
| TARR, Barrie (Jack) | 12539 | Seaman Boy | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Hamilton 1 Jan 1933. Enlisted in the RNZN in in the 15th Class Boys as a Boy 2nd Class on 11 Nov 1948 at the age of 15 years 3 months. After training in Tamaki and service in Bellona 15 Sep 1949–12 Sep 1950 he was drafted on 12 Sep 1950 to Rotoiti which sailed form Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Action station for engagement was at the pompom (four-barrel 40mm gun). Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast and was involved on the Han River on several occasions. An alternative action station was on the Squid Mortar for Anti-submarine warfare. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951 as an Able Seaman. Later appointed Quarters Armourer after training in Flinders Naval Base (HMAS Cerberus), Victoria, Australia. Returned to Flinders for further training and was appointed Quarters Armourer 2nd Class. Appointed skipper of a liberty boat at Devonport for the final 18 months of service in the RNZN because of hearing deficiency resulting from being caught in a Bofors Gun blast. Discharged from the RNZN circa 1957 having completed his engagement. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. RNZN Naval Relations Officer at Thames, Coromandel Coast for six and a half years ending on 31 Apr 2004 in the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Medal entitlement, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. President of the Thames RSA 1983–1990. Living at Thames in 2006. Was selected to attend 60th anniversary commemoration of the Inchon Landings 15 Sep 1950 over the period 11–16 Sep 2010. Died Thames 21 Aug 2015 aged 82 years. |
| TARRANT, Terry | 326670 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/12/2053 | 19/03/2056 | Born Wellington 28 Feb 1932. He was a clerk for Alex Harvey Co, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Serving TF soldier. Attested 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZA while in Papakura Camp 28 Aug 1953. TSFD to 10th Reinforcements for Corps Training. Emplaned as a Sergeant (Retained his TF Rank) Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jan 1954. M/O and attached FAP to 25 Canadian Inf Bde NCO School 28 Feb 1952. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 25 Canadian Inf Bde 11 Apr 1954. M/O and attached FAP to FMA Seoul 8–13 Aug 1954 and again 16–18 Aug 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 10–14 Jan 1955 and was posted back to his unit. Applied for 7 months leave without pay to visit relatives in the UK at conclusion of service in Korea. This was approved. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 9 Jul 1955. Departed Kure on HMT Asturias on 15 Jul 1955 ETA UK approx 12 Aug 1955. Return to NZ and disembarked from RMS Rangitoto ex UK at Auckland 19 Mar 1956. Served overseas one year 198 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1956 and posted to the TF. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZ Inf 30 Oct 1959 and was promoted to Temporary Staff Sergeant. Discharged at own request 1 Jan 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (two clasps). Died Henderson, Auckland, at Peacehaven Private Hospital 1 Oct 2019 aged 87 years. |
| TASKER, Keith James | 206292 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/04/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born 4 Oct 1930. Enlisted and was discharged (under-age) on 4 Oct 1950. Re-enlisted 8 Dec 1953. Emplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Apr 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O to 16 Fd Regt circa 15 Apr 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned to NZ by RNZAF Hastings aircraft via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to deplane Auckland 7 May 1955. Served overseas one year 31 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (with two clasps). Died 1991 |
| TAUA, Paatu Bernard | 204654 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Auckland 31 Dec 1928. Government legal clerk, Maori Affairs Dept Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. Selected to attend Kayforce Officer Selection course but did not want to be an officer. Posted to RNZA. Emplaned Auckland 3 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953, entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 20 Nov 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 29 Nov 20 Dec 1953. Returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O and attached FAP to CATC Inchon 27 Dec 1953–16 Jan 1954 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 3 Apr 1954, to Temporary Bombardier 12 May 1954 and to Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 17 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to 25 Canadian Div NCO school 27 Jun 1954. Twice breached R & SOs while on course and received a severe reprimand. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA 25 Canadian Div NCO School. Promoted Sergeant 7 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 19 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TAUARIKI, Te Mana Oti Rangi (Thomas) | 713022 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Also known as Te Kera Hori (George) NEPE. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by RNZF Hastings via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jul 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. |
| TAUHORE, Michael Mehaka | 211245 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 23/05/2055 | Born during 1927. Came from Otane, Hawkes Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements circa Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was also attached to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 23 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3–44 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Otane, Hawkes Bay. Entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Died Timaru during 1985 aged 58 years and is buried in Timaru Cemetery. |
| TAUI, Wiremu | 11683 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Ngararatunua, near Whangarei on 13 Apr 1932. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. After preliminary training he was drafted to Bellona 9 Sep 1950–23 Jan 1950. He served in Taupo 24 Jan 1950–17 Jan 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Apr 1950. Served in Philomel briefly and was drafted to Hawea on 9 Feb 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea. He advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Jul 1951 and returned to NZ on 6 Sep 1951. He served in Philomel briefly and was sent on 6 Nov 1951 to HMAS Rushcutter to attend a training course and returned to Philomel on 22 Feb 1952. He then served in Irirangi, Lachlan, HMAS Rushcutter 22 Oct 1953–4 Feb 1954 and gained Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class classification, then returned to Philomel and to Bellona in the Reserve Fleet 23 Feb–18 Jun 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 19 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve a second time in SE Asia and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 3 Jan 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and he stayed in her until 6 Nov 1955. He then served in Black Prince again and advanced to Leading Seaman on 3 Jan 1956. He completed his engagement in Black Prince and was DEE on 14 Apr 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZHGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| TAUMATA, Patrick | 206951 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 22/05/2054 | Born Kakahi (west of Taumarunui) 22 Aug 1930. Employed as fireman, NZ Railways, at Hastings and Wellington. Attested 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training appears to have been conducted mainly in Linton Camp. Emplaned Auckland 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea and M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Aug 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 6 May 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 10 May 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 and deplaned Auckland 25 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 288 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Went back to the locomotive settlement camp, Thorndon, Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington? 3 Jan 2001 aged 71 years. |
| TAUNT, George Charles | 12214 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Heston, Middlesex, UK, on 30 Dec 1927. George Taunt enlisted in the Royal Navy in Sep 1945 and served at Imperieuse, a stoker training establishment and then was drafted to Ocean, a Colossus Class Light fleet aircraft carrier. Discharged 28 Feb 1948. George Taunt enlisted in the RNZN on 14 Jun 1948 and was quickly drafted to HMNZS Pukaki. He served in this ship until 12 Dec 1950 and served in the first deployment to Korean waters. Discharged to shore, Engagement Expired 30 Jun 1951. He did not receive any of his medals until he applied for them in 2010. He then received the NZOSM, Korean Medal, UN Korean Medal and the KWSM. Living in Palmerston North circa 2006. Died Palmerston North on 27 Jun 2018 aged 91 years. |
| TAUPUA, Tata | 459529 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 25/03/2055 | Came from Te Awamutu. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted circa 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served as a Linesman in C Troop. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 11 Nov 1954. He may have requested and been granted a six-month extension to his Korean Service. M/O to Kobe 24 Feb 1955 for embarkation on SS Changte and sailed 25 Feb 1955 for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 25 Mar 1955. Served overseas one year 350 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Dec 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3046 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mangakino. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TAURANGA, Riuwa | 204108 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2055 | Born Raglan 10 Sep 1929. Coal Miner at Wilton State Mine, Glen Massey, near Ngaruawahia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 15 Jun 1951. Travelled by train from Papakura to Wellington. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and taken to Darwin. M/O from Darwin 11pm 29 Aug 1951 and was flown by Qantas Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug for the sea trip to Pusan and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Had some occasions where he did not adhere to R & SOs but these were not major problems. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Mar 1955 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 25 Mar 1955. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 18 Apr 1955 and struck off NZ Roll. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 5 May 1955 and replaced on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas three years 286 days. Strangely no furlough or R&R leave is shown in his record. Was this and administration error. He was a DVR for his whole service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAVENDALE, Raymond Barry (Ray) | 897243 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Born Dunedin 29 Jul 1930. Came from Waimate. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on a Teal flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in C Troop. Was employed as a linesman building and repairing the Divisional telephone network. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 12 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Timaru in 1996. Died Timaru 15 Nov 2009 aged 79 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Alan Foster | 204505 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 03/08/2054 | Born 4 Aug 1927. Came from Devonport, Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas flight from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Joined Regular Force. Later Major QM at Military Secretary's Branch in Jul 1967. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Devonport, Auckland, 14 Oct 2019 aged 92 years. His service was held at Holy Trinity Church Devonport. |
| TAYLOR, Alex Gowan | 206642 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Blenheim 4 Oct 1924. Served in RNZN from 28 Mar 1944 to 16 Mar 1947 with Service No NZ9393. Served in HMNZS Achilles and also HMNZS Bellona during WWII and in BCOF in Japan. Highest rank Stoker 1st Class. Was working in Department of Agriculture, Palmerston North prior to enlistment in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements on 27 Sep 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan, disembarking 18 Mar 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 5 May 1952 and appointed Pay Clerk. Temporary Bombardier 25 Jun 1952 Pay Ledger Clerk, Temporary Sergeant 1 Sep 1952, Temporary Staff Sergeant 25 Oct 1952 and to Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Dec 1952 Chief Clerk and to Warrant Officer 2nd Class 5 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jan 1953 for RTNZ 8 Jan 1953 for commissioning course. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 6 Feb 1953 and posted from RNZA to NZ Army Pay Corps. Emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney 12 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lieutenant 20 Jun 1953 while holding appointment of 2i/c NZ Kayforce Det. Promoted Lieutenant, 6 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 350 days. SOS Emergency Force and reposted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, NZ Army Pay Corps, 30 Apr 1954, shortly after return to NZ. Also spent a short time in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 1954. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Hamilton 14 Jan 2005 aged 80 years. Buried Hamilton Park Cemetery RSA section. |
| TAYLOR, Allan | 12728 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Stowebridge, Worcester, UK, on 9 May 1923. He served in the RN from 9 Jun 1941 and was released to the Class ‘A’ Reserve on 12 Aug 1948. When compiling this entry no information had been discovered re his RN Service but he had at least risen to the rate of Able Seaman. His trade before he entered the RNZN on 20 Mar 1949 was a ship tackle maker. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later Maori) in London on 20 Mar 1949. Initially drafted to Tutira then TSFD to Rotoiti 16 May–20 Sep 1949 and then to Pukaki on 21 Sep 1949–6 Dec 1950. Pukaki together with Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950, the first deployment to Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 3 Dec 1950. He then served in Philomel 7 Dec 1950–23 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 24 Aug 1951–30 Nov 1951 and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 1 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to again to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 and he stayed in her until drafted to Philomel on 15 Aug 1953. He served in Tamaki 27 Oct 1953 then in Philomel on 16 Feb 1954. He took passage to Britain and was DEE from Maori on 7 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Amos Richard | 1281 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 8 Aug 1918. Joined the NZ Division of the Royal Navy at HMS Philomel, Auckland, 26 Sep 1934. Served in Dunedin from 9 Jan 1936 to 20 Jan 1937 and then served in Achilles from 21 Jan 1937 to 5 Jun 40. He was on board during the Battle of the River Plate when the Admiral Graf Spee was destroyed. Had two short breaks from the ship and served until 11 Nov 1942 in the now HMNZS. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki until 2 Jan 1944 when he returned to Achilles for a further 14 months. In Jun 1945 went to the UK and served in Black Prince until Aug 1946 when he RTNZ and to Tamaki. He also served in Bellona, rated Chief Petty Officer and Lachlan before being drafted to Taupo on 25 Jun 1951. Awarded Naval LS&GC 8 Aug 1950. Chief Petty Officer. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 23 Dec 1952, p.6732) for services in Korean waters. Discharged to RA 7 Aug 1960. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal with MID and UN Korea Medal. Died Lower Hutt 24 Sep 1981. He would also be entitled to NZOSM, the NZDSM and the KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Arthur Albert | 13348 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Newcastle on Tyne on 13 Apr 1920. His occupation was Miller. Entered the RN at Victory on 2 Mar 1938 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/JX 666745. His first week at sea was in Vimy (destroyer). Drafted to Iron Duke (battleship) on 9 Nov 1938–25 Oct 1939 and advanced to Able Seaman on 31 Aug 1939. He served in Victory and Excellent (Portsmouth) 26 Oct 1939–29 Jan 1940. He was then drafted to Icarus (destroyer) 30 Jan 1940–20 Jul 1941 and took part in the Norwegian campaign, captured the German supply ship Alster and took part in the Second Battle of Narvik on 13 Apr 1940. Icarus was in the search for Bismarck and searched vainly for survivors when Hood was sunk by Bismarck. Awarded Mention in Despatches on 17 Oct 1941. He was in Victory for about a month and was drafted to Montgomery 18 Aug 1941–6 Oct 1943. Montgomery was involved in Atlantic convoy protection and was sometimes based in Halifax until handed over to Canada. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) 14 Sep 1941 and to Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 14 Sep 1942. A note says this rate was made permanent on 21 Jul 1947! Advanced to a/PO (Temporary) on 11 Sep 1942 and to Petty Officer (Temporary) on 11 Sep 1943. He served in Victory then Excellent 20 Nov 1943–5 Aug 1945. On 6 Aug 1945–12 Oct 1945 he was at Mayina, a shore base in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). He later served in Pembroke IV attached to HMS Formidable which was involved in repatriating former Japanese POWS to Australia and bring ex POWs and servicemen home to Britain. On 25 Jun 1946 he was drafted to Ceylon (light cruiser) and advanced to Petty Officer (Permanent) on 7 Apr 1949. He then based on Excellent and served in Finisterre (destroyer) which was used as a gunnery training ship. Released to Reserve from the RN on 10 May 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal with Oak leaves (issued 28 Jul 1949). Entered the RNZN at Maori on 1 Aug 1951 as an Able Seaman and advanced over the next two-days to Petty Officer. He was in Excellent while passage was being arranged for him to travel to NZ. Served in Philomel Sep 1951 to 1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he was then drafted to Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and travelled in her to the UK when she was returned to the RN. Was a member of the crew that brought Royalist back to NZ being involved in the Suez affair in late 1956. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 1 Apr 1957–22 Apr 1958. He also served in Philomel, Tamaki and Royalist and advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 20 May 1959. Discharged to RA on 31 Jul 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died at Red Beach, Whangaparaoa, 18 Dec 2002 aged 82 years. |
| TAYLOR, Barry Thomas | 13127 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Nelson 14 Jan 1934. Civil occupation–plumber under training. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 8 Sep 1949. His initial training was in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class 16 Mar 1950. Drafted to Bellona 18 Aug 1950 to 17 Jan 1951 for his first sea service. Immediately on return to Devonport he was drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan and on 2 Mar 1951 the ship sailed for Korea. On 14 Jul 1951 John advanced to Ordinary Seaman. Hawea served mainly on the west coast of Korea during the deployment. He RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and after some leave he was sent on course to HMAS Cerberus for signals training. On RTNZ he was sent to Irirangi for 14 months and then returned to sea in Black Prince as an Able Seaman 21 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. He was a member of the crew that took Bellona back to the UK and while there was at HMS Drake. John came back to NZ in Royalist and was involved in the Suez crisis. His final ship was Black Prince in which he served from 1 Apr–11 Sep 1957. Discharged by Purchase 11 Oct 1957 so he could take up an employment opportunity. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (NE), NZDEFSM (R) and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Bruce Clement | 594066 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/10/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Kaponga, Taranaki, 30 Nov 1929. Enlisted 22 Apr 1953 in Kayforce at New Plymouth where he was employed as a P&T Linesman. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and flew by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni Japan deplaning 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct 1953. Attached FAP 16 Fd Regt 4 Feb–8 Aug 1954. Returned to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 39 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 39 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TAYLOR, Bryan Ralph | 14761 | Petty Officer Weapons Mechanician | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born in Nelson 10 Jun 1937. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 9 Apr 1953 and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere as Boy 1st Class on 9 Jul 1954 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Dec 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters and while in Korea served mainly on the west coast. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955 and Brian advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Dec 1955. He remained in the ship until 19 Jan 1956. He had some ups and downs rank wise between 1962 and 1965 and served in Philomel, Paea, Stawell, Philomel and Royalist and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Weapons Mechanician on 1 Sep 1965 and to Petty Officer Weapons Mechanician on 1 Sep 1966. Drafted to Royalist on 18 May 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. His name is listed in the seamen division of the Royalist Second Commission Souvenir Booklet as an Able Seaman. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in the ship until drafted to Philomel for further training. He also served in Tamaki, Philomel again and was sent to the UK on 12 Dec 1960 as a crewman for Taranaki and brought the ship to NZ. He remained in Taranaki until 26 Apr 1962. He served in Royalist again and was sent to Britain on 5 Apr 1966 as a member of the ship’s company for Blackpool. While in Britain he spent almost two months in HMS Pembroke then returned to Blackpool and was in the crew that sailed the ship to NZ. In 1968 he served in Philomel until drafted to Otago on 11 Oct 1968. He later served in COMAUCK, Otago, Waikato, Tasman and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 1 Feb 1976. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), these three issued on 10 Apr 2002 and NZSSM issued on 27 Mar 2003 with PJM issued 8 May 2006. |
| TAYLOR, Colin Franklin | 208891 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 01/01/1970 | Born Rangiora 3 Jul 1925. Labourer from Christchurch. Served in Merchant Navy for four years. Served in BCOF, Japan Jul 1947–Aug 1948. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Entered Korea 13 Jun 1953. DIED from a VEHICLE ACCIDENT in Korea, 17 May 1954. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. An engraved Operational Service Medal was presented to his sister, Mrs Margaret Blair, at Parliament on 3 Sep 2003. Would also have been entitled to a UN Korea Medal and NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and his family a NZ Memorial Cross. |
| TAYLOR, Desmond William George | 206264 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Taihape 19 Jan 1925. Served as a Private in 22 Battalion (Service Number 634940) during WWII. Was an underage soldier when first arrived in Italy and later moved with 5 Brigade to Japan to become part of the BCOF. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Joined Regular Force 29 Jun 1954. Posted firstly to Northern District Signal Troop as a 1 Star Signalman. Served in several other units during his military career. Served as Platoon Sergeant, 13 Platoon, D Company, 1 Bn NZ Regt 1961–1963 in Malaya. Served as Platoon Sergeant in 14 Platoon, D Coy, 1 RNZIR during confrontation in Malaysia and Borneo in 1965. RTNZ in 1967. Last appointment in the Army Staff Sergeant in Papakura Camp Training Unit. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’, NZGSM clasp ‘Malaya 1960–64’ and KWSM. Died Auckland 29 Jan 2018 aged 93 years. |
| TAYLOR, Douglas George | 578020 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Napier 14 Nov 1931. Shepherd for Mr M. W. Cooper, TukiTuki, Havelock North. Served in first CMT intake from 9 May 1950 then TSFD to Waiouru after completion of basic training to serve in RNZAC from 19 Jun 1950. Posted to 2 Armd Regt. TSFD to Kayforce 27 Jan 1955 and attested 28 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Posted to RN ZASC and attached to Burnham Vamp for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU 28 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU and entered 13 Jul 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 22 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit 28 Aug 1953. Had some minor problem with discipline including negligently driving a vehicle and neglecting to obey ROs. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 6) from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1955 and posted to 2 Armd Regt, Territorial Force. M/O to Class ‘A’ Reserve 31 Jan 1955. His Reserve Service terminated 31 Mar 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hastings 23 Jul 1986 aged 57 years. |
| TAYLOR, Eric Capp (Sandy) | 206572 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Matangi, Hamilton, 25 Mar 1921. Labourer for P&T Dept at Masterton. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. Was at Reinforcement Training Unit on arrival and was admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 27 Jan–8 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 26 Feb 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for rugby trials 11–14 Mar 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight from Australia 9 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Served overseas one year 343 days. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 2 Nov 2013 aged 85 years. |
| TAYLOR, Ernest John (Jack or Baldy) | 207935 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 29/08/2053 | Born Rakaia 17 Aug 1929. Enlisted in KMB on 30 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde to sail for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 163 Bty and served in all the actions from Pusan north. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned from RMA Awatere at Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Re-embarked for Korea on 28 Jun 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. May have returned to NZ in HMNZS Hawea which arrived in Auckland 29 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Died Rakaia, Ashburton, 19 Nov 1999. His funeral service was at St Ita’s Church, Rakia. Prominent sportsman involved in rugby, fishing and was reported as an accomplished pianist. Brother of Trevor ’TT’ Taylor. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Francis John | 13447 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 24/02/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Dunedin on 25 Apr 1933. Employed as an assistant photographer before he entered the RNZN on 22 Sep 1950 as an Assistant Cook. Advanced to Cook (Officers) on 22 Jul 1951 while in Philomel. He then served in Bellona, Philomel, Lachlan and Tamaki before he was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Officers) (Local) on 15 Mar 1955 but reverted to Cook (Officers) on 2 Jan 1956. He later served in Philomel, Rotoiti where he advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Officers) (Local) on 29 Aug 1957 but relinquished this rate on 17 Mar 1958. During his time in Rotoiti she was sent to observe the Nuclear Test at Christmas Island. He then served in Black Prince and Philomel and was DEE on 24 Apr 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (NT) and NZDSM (R). |
| TAYLOR, Frederick Arnold | 206573 | Driver | HQ Div Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Masterton 16 Nov 1927. Driver for NZ Railways, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 24 Aug for three-day trip to Pusan and was posted to HQ Div Tpt Platoon 28 Aug 1951. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre, Korea 21 Dec 1952–14 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 342 days. Joined Regular Force 6 May 1962 and was posted to Waiouru Company RNZASC as a Cook Basic. Later promoted Lance Corporal and attended a Chef's Course. Discharged from the Army 14 Aug 1973. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, George Maxwell | 207755 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born during 1923. Came from Hamilton. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950 Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 5 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga 26 Feb 2010 aged 87 years. |
| TAYLOR, George Roy | 208156 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born 4 May 1921. Came from Allantown, Otago. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He then travelled by ship to Korea. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving in New Zealand 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1983. |
| TAYLOR, Graeme William (Lofty) | 208049 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Nelson 26 Oct 1925. Enlisted in Jayforce 15 Feb 1946, issued with the Service No 656341 and entered camp 5 Mar 1946. Embarked on the HMT Chitral at Wellington for Japan 30 Jul 1946. Disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Served as a Sapper in 5 NZE Field Company. Attached FAP 22 NZ Bn 4–30 Nov 1946. Attached FAP HQ 2 NZEF Japan 13 Jan–28 Jul 1947. Embarked 6 Aug 1947 for RTNZ and discharge. Arrived NZ 27 Aug 1947. Served overseas one year 29 days. Carpenter and Joiner employed by B & G T Holbrook, Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements 19 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai in Jun 1951 as a Sapper for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 145 Works Troop RE 1 Sep 1951 and entered Korea the same day. Attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 8 Apr 1953. CTBA to 28 Fd Engr Regt 2 Jan 1953. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 17 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 234 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Nelson 3 Jul 2009 aged 83 years. |
| TAYLOR, Harold Francis (Frank) | 206643 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 14 Aug 1928. Came from Burnside, Frasertown in northern Hawkes Bay near Wairoa. Attested 26 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs. Embarked on MV Wanganella on 31 Jan 1952 at Auckland bound for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Enlisted in RNZ Sigs as Signaller but TSFD to RNZA at Kure. Spent a month training with an Australian artillery unit. Served in D Troop, 162 Bty and employed as troop mechanic. Later became Battery Mechanic. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Port Moresby and Sydney. Arrived Wellington on Teal flight 11 Nov 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1954. Living in Nuhaka in 1996. Living at Havelock North in Nov 2000. Died Hastings 20 Jun 2018 aged 90 years. |
| TAYLOR, Henry Gordon (Harry) | 12878 | Chaplain | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born 12 Mar 1908 at Foster, Victoria, Australia. Came to New Zealand with his family 1919. Ordained as an Anglican priest in 1933. Appointed vicar in several parishes in Auckland and Northland. TF Chaplain 1935. Served in 2 NZEF 1940–46, 4th Reinforcements. Served in Greece and Crete and the North African campaign. He was attached to Div Cav and thought a truck would stand out amongst armoured vehicles, so he obtained ‘somehow’ a Bren Gun Carrier (no one knows except Chap Taylor). Well known for his spiritual care of the troops, taking early morning communion services and his ability to bring precious items like sugar up to troops in the front. He was nearly always to be found up in the front lines. Wounded 23 Mar 1943 (his driver was killed). He conducted the funeral service for his driver before his own wounds were treated. His conduct was regarded as outstanding. He was awarded a DSO, 1943. Senior Chaplain BCOF, Japan 1947–48. Went back to the Territorial Force the joined the RNZN in 1949–68. Embarked on the Wahine 2 Aug 1951 and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas to Japan. Joined Rotoiti. He also served in Hawea, Taupo and Kaniere. He was the leader of a small group of RNZN personnel who were given permission to cross Korea in a party (Able Seaman G D Boyd, Ordinary Seaman B.T. Taylor and Ordinary Seaman J.A. Newman). RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Served in Hawea and Rotoiti 1951-52. Appointed OBE, NY Hons 1954. Retired 12 Mar 1968 and went to Masterton. Died Auckland 18 Nov 1987 aged 79 years from acute leukaemia. His ashes were scattered on the Waitemata Harbour by the RNZN. WWII awards include DSO, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. It is not known if these were ever claimed by family. |
| TAYLOR, James William Charles | 204390 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/06/2052 | 29/09/2054 | Born Mangonui, Northland 18 Mar 1930. He was a truck driver for Mangonui County Council. Attested 23 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Probably embarked for travel from Sasebo to Korea by sea. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I 8 Jun 1952. Breached R & Bty SOs received some punishments like two extra guard duties and £1 fine during his first few months of deployment. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1952. M/I to NZ Base HW and remained on the NZ Roll. Accepted for an extension of service. Posted to NZ Base HQ 2 Mar 1954 and struck off the NZ Roll. Granted a further extension of service dating from 4 Jun 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and flew to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 120 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and was posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3060 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mangonui. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kaitaia 13 Aug 2015 aged 85 years. |
| TAYLOR, John Barry | 13127 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Nelson on 14 Jan 1934. He started training as a plumber before he entered the RNZN on 8 Sep 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 18 Aug 1950. Drafted to Hawea on 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 14 Jul 1951. Hawea RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 14 Oct 1952. He served briefly in Philomel and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a Gun Layer 3rd Class course. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 25 Apr 1953 then Irirangi 28 Jul 1953 for some 14 months and was then drafted to Black Prince on 24 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was in the ship’s company that sailed her to Britain to hand her back to the RN. He spent from 12 Jan–16 Mar 1956 in Drake and then returned to Bellona with a Gun Layer 2nd Class qualification dated 17 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and after working up exercises sailed for New Zealand. The return voyage was to have been through the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but the Suez affair meant that she had come back to NZ via Capetown. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 1 Apr 1957–11 Sep 1957 and was Discharged by Purchase on 11 Sep 1957 so he could take up a job opportunity. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, John Matthew | 34511 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Came from Te Kopuru, Northland. Regular Force soldier posted as Lance Bombardier, Gun Number, RNZA, Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Japan. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but battery and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 45 days. SOS Kayforce 24 Oct 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Posted to the retired List 13 Dec 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| TAYLOR, Lawrence Eric | 11408 | Stores Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 5 Jul 1927. Entered the RNZN on 6 Mar 1947 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. He served in several ships inter alia Arbutus, Bellona, Taupo, Tamaki, Lachlan and Black Prince before he was drafted to a ship in which he would serve in Korea. He had also advanced to Stores Petty Officer by 7 Jun 1950. Drafted on 8 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Stores Chief Petty Officer on 1 Jun 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. On RTNZ he served in Tamaki, Philomel and was sent to Britain to bring Taranaki to join the RNZN Fleet. He also served in Otago in 1964 in Malaysia. Awarded GSM 1964 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ (later claim) and Naval LS&GC Medal 5 Mar 1962. Discharged to RA on 15 Aug 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| TAYLOR, Lawrence Scott | 31355 | Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born 29 Oct 1929. Came from Manurewa. Attested as an officer cadet 4 Feb 1947. Regular Force Officer who graduated from Royal Military College Duntroon Dec 1950. Appointed to Kayforce 30 Sep 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 11 Jan 1953 was posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to this unit the same day. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 16 Dec 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Dec 1953 and remained on the NZ Roll. He remained in this unit until he emplaned Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 5 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On leaving the Army 12 Jun 1954 he became a schoolteacher at Kings College, Auckland. Appointed Lieutenant with seniority from 12 Dec 1950 in the NZ Cadet Corps. Attended a TF Officers Lieutenant To Captain Field Branch Artillery Tactics Course. Gained an above-average pass. Promoted Captain in the NZ Cadet Corps. Posted to the Retired List 13 Dec 1965. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Matamata 30 Jul 2018 aged 88 years. |
| TAYLOR, Leonard Raymond | 206410 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 21/02/2052 | Came from Opunake. Previous service in RNZAF. Attested in Kayforce 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Pusan Korea 25 Aug 1951. Served in 16 Fd Regt. Battery and appointment not known. Listed on Nominal Roll 51 for RTNZ for medical reasons with ETD Iwakuni 10 Feb 1952. Flown back to NZ and deplaned Auckland on 21 Feb 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Waiouru Military Camp. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3062 was sent 3 Feb 1957 to an address in Otahuhu. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Leonard Trevor | 207837 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born 4 Jan 1933. Came from Roslyn, Dunedin. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 on Qantas aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 233 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3061 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Roslyn, Dunedin. Died Christchurch 4 Jul 2019 aged 86 years. |
| TAYLOR, Leslie Frank | 204194 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 31/07/2053 | Attested circa 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and understood he served in C Troop on arrival in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 31 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3063 was sent 3 Feb 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Lloyd Alfred John | 208291 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Collingwood 17 Jun 1929. Engineer for Anchor Shipping and Foundry Ltd, Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZASC while in Burnham Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. M/O Darwin 11pm on 29 Aug 1951, flown by Qantas to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 31 Aug and disembarked Korea 2 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Sep 1951. Admitted 26 Fd Amb 19 Dec 1951 and discharged from Norwegian MASH 20 Dec 1951 to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 28 Sep 1952 and discharged direct to unit 13 Oct 1952. Admitted US 121 Evac Hosp 5–7 Dec 1952 and was discharged to unit. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ, TSFD to NZ Roll 5 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZ Base HQ 7 Apr 1953. Emplaned Qantas Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned at Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Sep 1953. Attested in Regular Force 31 May 1955 in RNZASC. TSFD to RNZEME 22 Aug 1955. Served in CD Workshop Waiouru. Awarded LS&GC Medal 1971. Sergeant posted to Static Section 1 LAD, Papakura Camp, 5 Aug 1974. Also served in 16 Fd Regt LAD and in 4 Med Regt LAD. Later Staff Sergeant and was discharged from the Army Jun 1981. Died 22 Oct 1995. |
| TAYLOR, Martin Royce (Shorty) | 459357 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/07/2054 | 16/02/2056 | Born Rangiora, Canterbury 1 Mar 1931. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 16 Feb 1956. Discharged 17 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) Joined Regular Force. Later Sergeant RNZE, Plant Operator and instructor in SME, then appointed Transport Sergeant, 5 Support Sqn. Served in Antarctica. Well known in the RNZE in the 70s and 80s as a heavy transport driver and operator. Presented some coloured slides to the Engineer Corps Memorial Cent, Linton Camp (ECMC) circa 1984 Also LS&GC Medal (Military) Discharged 1 Mar 1981. Died Palmerston North, 5 Feb 1998. |
| TAYLOR, Michael Henry | 15541 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Chester, England on 24 Apr 1940. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956 and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class and then to Junior Seaman. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 24 Oct 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Tamaki 19 Sep 1958 then to Kaniere 20 Oct 1958. Advanced to Able Seaman on 24 Jan 1959. He then served in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti now used as a training frigate on 25 May 1961–6 Jul 1962. He then alternated between Philomel and Rotoiti until 23 Mar 1963 with several periods in each ship. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 16 Jan 1963. Drafted to Tamaki on 6 Jan 1964 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 16 Jan 1964 and on 7 Dec 1964 he was drafted to Pukaki. He returned to Philomel in May 1965 and was then sent to Singapore where he joined HMNZS Hickleton (minesweeper) on 22 Mar 1966. Hickleton was involved in patrols in the Singapore Malacca Straits area aimed at intercepting Indonesian infiltration in the latter part of Confrontasi. He was a member of the ship’s company that took the ship back to Britain. He was awarded the GSM 1962 with the clasp ‘Borneo’ on 9 Sep 1968 and issued to him when he was in Tamaki. Returning to NZ he then served in Philomel, Lachlan, Philomel (where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 18 May 1967) Tamaki and was drafted to Waikato on 10 Nov 1970. This was followed by service in Otago from 6 Jan 1971–6 Mar 1972. He was held in Wakefield (additional) while serving in ANZUK (Singapore) 4 Sep 1972– 8 Sep 1974. He later served in Taranaki 10 Mar 1975–19 Sep 1976 and became a Chief Petty Officer on 17 May 1975. The remainder of his service was in Philomel where he was promoted Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor on 25 Mar 1977. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 24 Mar 1973. Discharged 28 Apr 1978. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. DEE on 28 Apr 1978. |
| TAYLOR, Robert Eric | 12609 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 19/03/2053 | Born in NZ on 20 Nov 1926. Had RN service and reached the rate of Able Seaman before joining the RNZN on a six-year engagement. Enlisted in the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (soon changed to Maori) in London on 6 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman. Drafted to the Tutira 4 May 1949 but within a month he was TSFD to Rotoiti and sailed this ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 11 Feb–21 Apr 1950 and was then drafted back to Rotoiti 21 Apr 1950 and once more returned to Philomel 17 May 1950 where he was employed in the Reserve Fleet until drafted back to Rotoiti on 18 Aug 1950. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces against the Communist Forces which attacked South Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 24 Nov 1950. Rotoiti missed the Inchon landing but was soon involved with escort duties and patrols on the west coast of Korea. He was then TSFD to Tutira on 30 Apr 1951 and sailed back to NZ in her arriving at Auckland on 30 May 1951. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Leading Seaman on 24 Nov 1951. Drafted to Black Prince 6 Oct 1952–16 Jan 1953 and was then drafted back to Philomel where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 25 Feb 1953 and reverted to Leading Seaman on 26 Aug 1953. He then served in P3551 (also known as HMNZS Mako a Harbour and Seaward Defence Motor Launch) from 24 Mar 1954–1 Feb 1955. DEE 5 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TAYLOR, Robert Patrick | 13520 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 02/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Nelson on 15 Jun 1932. He was a Postal Assistant before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Stoker. Like several others at the time he was sent on Leave Without Pay and told to report back to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951. After initial training he served in Philomel and was drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 31 Dec 1951. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Tamaki 15 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona 4 Jan 1954 and was then drafted to Black Prince on 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona again on 21 Sep 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Feb 1956. He later served in Royalist 17 Apr 1956–31 Mar 1957 then returned to Philomel 1 Apr 1957 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 12 Feb 1957 while he was actually in Royalist. He served in Kaniere 21 Oct 1957–22 Jan 1958. He returned to Philomel 23 Jan 1958 and was DEE on 30 Dec 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kaukapakapa on 9 Jul 1916 aged 84 years. |
| TAYLOR, Ronald Barry | 208252 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Hastings 18 Aug 1928. Employed as a driver for E.M. Langley, Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin 11.50pm 20 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 21 Aug 1951. He embarked Sasebo 24 Aug and travelled by ship and entered Korea 27 Aug and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 28 Aug 1951. Admitted 25 Fd Amb 3 Oct, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged 12 Oct 1951 to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but this was corrected and he went back to Div HQ Tpt Pl 11 Nov 1951. He had some discipline problems which cost him time and money in Feb 1952. released direct to unit 22 Feb 1952. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl and was posted to 3 RAR and batman driver 15 Jun 1952. Admitted CDS Tokyo 1–5 Sep 1952 M/I Div HQ Tpt Pl from 3 RAR 10 Oct 1952. Attached FAP 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 10 Mar 1953 and was then returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl 20 May 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ from Div HQ Tpt Pl and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Jun 1953. Neglected to obey ROs and was awarded one extra piquet 25 May 1953. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight es Sydney. Served overseas one year 328 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Napier or Hastings 8 Nov 2018 aged 89 years. |
| TAYLOR, Ronald Robert | 815126 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 04/04/2055 | Ex TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce during Jun or Jul 1954. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 10 Dec 1954 for compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and completed the return to NZ deplaning Harewood 4 Apr 1955 Served overseas 161 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Apr 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 8 Nov 2021 aged 89 years. |
| TAYLOR, Ross Terance | 206822 | Gunner | RNZA | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Born 18 Jun 1928. Came from New Plymouth. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted circa 21 May 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Served in Korea one year 277 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1977. |
| TAYLOR, Tahu Wiki | 206952 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/04/2054 | Born 6 May 1928. Came from Waitara. Enlisted 17 Mar 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the New Australia for RTNZ. Completed return to NZ and deplaned Wellington 22 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged 18 Jul 1954 shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3068 was sent 3 Feb 1957 to his given address in Waitara. Living in New Plymouth in 1996. Died New Plymouth 27 Aug 2015 aged 87 years. |
| TAYLOR, Thomas Leigh | 11875 | Lieutenant (Engineering) | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Hastings, NZ on 26 Apr 1924. Entered as a Cadet RNZN on 18 Nov 1942 and served in the Royal Navy during WWII. Trained at Dartmouth and the Engineering College at Portsmouth. Served on board Warspite (battleship) at the Normandy landings and at her last action at the Walcheren Island at the entrance of the Scheldt River. Then served in the destroyer Brilliant, followed by the aircraft carrier Vengeance. Engineering Branch. Appointed to Rotoiti on 25 Sep 1950 and departed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to travel to Korea via Australia and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea at one time was on patrol at sea for 42 days. Weather was bitterly cold. RTNZ by civil air circa Apr 1951 via Philippines and Australia. Appointed to Bellona on 21 May 1951 as Acting Lieutenant Commander Engineer Officer on Board. Now has A.M.I.Mech.E and A.M.I.Mar.E. Appointed to Navy Office Wellington on 4 Jun 1952. Sent to Britain and was Technical Assistant in Maori 1 Sep 1953. Promoted Commander on 31 Dec 1956. Now also a Chartered Engineer (UK). Serving in Wakefield in early 1966. Retired at own request on 31 Dec 1966. Medals awarded, 1939–45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 16 Aug 2015 in his 91st year. |
| TAYLOR, Thomas Murray Forbes (Forbes) | 888282 | 2nd Lieutenant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/07/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Ashburton on 25 Jul 1931. Came from Wakanui near Ashburton. Attested in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. Commissioned 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned 1 Jul 1953 and travelled to Korea by Teal to Sydney and by Qantas aircraft via Guam and Japan. Posted to C Troop, Divisional Signals Regiment. Served in Imjin River area and was involved with telephone communications in the whole area. Was involved with rebuilding a damaged telephone line across a minefield when Signalman Kapa was severely injured by the explosion of a mine outside the marked safe lane area in a minefield. It had been thought that the area was safe although unproven. On 1 Jan 1954 was OC, C Troop when Captain William Dyson was medically evacuated to Japan. Forbes was the only officer in C Troop until Captain Richard Burrows, MBE, arrived and took over on 1 May 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 14 Jun 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Rig Regt to NZ Base HQ and then M/O on 9 Sep 1954 to Pusan to embark on 10 Sep 1954 on the New Australia from Pusan, to RTNZ via Brisbane and Sydney and flew from Sydney to Christchurch. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Sigs in the rank of Lieutenant, 10 Jan 1955. Also served in 1 Battalion, Canterbury Regt 1955–1957. Appointed MBE in 1985 for services to local bodies. Awarded MBE, MStJ, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Medal clasp ‘Korea’, NZGSM (K), St John Service Medal. KWSM. Forbes Taylor was also involved in the Order of St John and was awarded the St John Serving Brother Medal. Living in Christchurch 2004. NZKVA South Island Vice President, 2004, then NZKVA National President in 2005–2007. NZKVA Revisits Co-ordinator 2009. Revisited Korea Apr 2012. Forbes was a very strong supporter of the compilation of this Roll. Died Christchurch circa 2010. |
| TAYLOR, Tipu Etera (Nee Te Teira) | 578896 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hastings on 6 Feb 1935. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served in several ships inter alia Black Prince, Philomel, Stawell, Pukaki. Drafted on 18 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he later served in Royalist, Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 11 Feb 1961 and Pukaki. DEE on 16 Sep 1961. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| TAYLOR, Trevor Joseph (‘TT’) | 208253 | Lance Bombardier | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Darfield, Canterbury 10 Nov 1930. Came from Rakaia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni as a Signalman in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA and served in 163 Bty. RTNZ as passenger in HMNZS Hawea. Disembarked Devonport 29 Aug 1953. Served in Korea two years 27 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1953. Living in Rakaia in 1996. Brother of Ernest John (Jack) Taylor (q.v.). Died Ashburton 5 Oct 2017 aged 86 years. |
| TAYLOR, Tumamao George | 13154 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Motukaraka, Hokianga Harbour, Northland, on 10 Aug 1925. He was a timber worker before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was completed in Tamaki. Drafted to Tutira, then Tamaki before he was drafted to Pukaki on 28 Jun 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and he remained in her until 23 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 6 Feb 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 also to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Mar 1951. From 7 May 1951–5 Jul 1951 he was with HMS Ladybird as a member of the standing shore Patrol, then returned to Hawea. Able Seaman Taylor TSFD to Taupo on 31 Jul 1952, came back to NZ in her on 21 Oct 1952 and remained until drafted to drafted to Philomel prior to being sent to HMAS Watson on course 13 Feb–26 Jun 1953. Served in Philomel on RTNZ and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on with Gun Layer 2nd Class qualification on 6 Jul 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 4 Feb 1954–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 6 Jul 1954. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharge he returned to the Hokianga Harbour area. |
| TAYLOR, Wallace Trevor | 206356 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Masterton 4 Apr 1929. Came from Kilbirnie, Wellington. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jul 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3070 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Manutahi, South Taranaki. Living at Levin in 2005. Died Palmerston North 6 Nov 2014 aged 85 years. |
| TAYLOR, Walter Leonard | 207774 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and M/I to NZRTU on disembarking. M/O from NZRTU to NZ Tpt Pl and served in this unit for some time. May have been posted to 10 Tpt Coy to provide further experience. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952 on Qantas aircraft for RTNZ deplaning Wellington at 7.30am on 30 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. |
| TAYLOR, Warwick James Edwin | 15325 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born on 21 Oct 1939. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 Jan 1955. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted as a Junior Seaman to Kaniere on 13 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 21 Apr 1957. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 May 1957. He then served in several ships including Philomel where he advanced to Able Seaman on 21 Jul 1958 and was also classified as Under-surface Warfare 3rd Class on 24 Apr 1958: Irirangi, Lachlan, Pukaki, HMAS Watson, Taranaki and Pukaki again. Discharged BNPS on 20 Aug 1964 and was granted 50 days Invaliding Leave. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| TAYLOR, William Alexander George | 15280 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 11 Apr 1938. Entered the RNZN on 6 Jan 1955 as a Junior Recruit. After initial training he was re-mustered as a Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1955. He served in Black Prince and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 11 Oct 1955, Lachlan, Black Prince again where he advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 11 Oct 1956. Drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until 24 Sep 1958. Served in Philomel until sent to the UK in May 1960 to become one of the crew to sail Otago to NZ to join the RNZN Fleet. Served in Tamaki and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 15 Jan 1963. Served in Royalist again 22 Feb 1963–2 Aug 1964. DEE 3 Aug 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| TAYLOR, William Charles | 207838 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/12/2051 | Born Dunedin? Previous service in Army and Navy. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. To be RTNZ as a medical evacuee. ETD Iwakuni 26 Nov 1951. Arrived in NZ on 8 Dec 1951. Served in Korea two days short of one year. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Abbotsford, Dunedin. Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3071 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE AIKA, Erueta Tikerua Iwikau (aka Tematauira (James or Jim)) | 11768 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Christchurch on 11 Nov 1928. Employed as a labourer before he enlisted in the RNZN on 30 Jan 1948 as an Ordinary Seaman. Also known as James Te Aika. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 2 Oct 1948 and served in that ship for almost a year. Drafted to Tutira 22 Sep 1949 and was promoted Able Seaman on 30 Mar 1949. Sailed from Auckland bound for Korea on 3 Jul 1950. On 14 Nov 1950 he was TSFD to Rotoiti while in the Korean theatre. Served on both coasts of Korea. While Rotoiti was undergoing a routine overhaul in dry dock somewhere in Japan, the CO of the ship, Lieutenant Commander Turner took the opportunity to have picked members of the crew trained by Royal Marine Commandos. Able Seaman Te Aika was one of these and took part in a raid on an enemy gun position on the west coast. (See also BUTTON and SCOLES. Was involved with Landing Party No.1 in the raid on the Observation post and suspected machine gun post in Chinnampo estuary.) Rotoiti RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. On RTNZ he served at Irirangi for nearly nine months before returning to Philomel and taking his discharge on 29 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later joined Territorial Force with Service No 214067 and served for two years with A Coy, 1 Canterbury Regt. Died Kaiapoi 24 Feb 2012 in his 83rd year. |
| TE AWA, Teiwituaroa | 457359 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Serving TF soldier. He was living in Kaikorai before he attested in Kayforce 18th Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight from Whenuapai to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 NZ Tpt Coy 10 Dec 1953, entered Korea 12 Dec and M/I to his unit 13 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jul 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TE HAARA, William Tuwhare | 204693 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 20/12/2054 | Born Ngawha, Northland 10 Sep 1917. Served in the Territorial Force 1936–37 as a trooper in North Auckland Mounted Rifles and was discharged at completion of service. Employed as a labourer for NZ Railways. WWII service not known or did not serve. His training for Korean service was mainly conducted in Papakura and Waiouru camps. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 25 Oct 1953. Accidentally injured and admitted 25 Canadian FDS 8 Dec 1953. Posted to unit 18 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 3 May 1954 and to Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Aug 1954. Promoted M/O from 16 Fd Regt 20 Jun 1954 to 10 FD Hygiene Section for a nine-day course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt ex 10 Fd Hygiene Section 30 Jun 1954. Promoted Bombardier 15 Oct 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ 31 Oct 1954, TSFD to N Z Roll 4 Nov 1954. Embarked HMT New Australia at Kure 8 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 20 Dec 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 76 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Feb 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Kaikohe, 21 Oct 1992 aged 75 years. |
| TE HAIA, Paul (Aka Robert Cecil Paul) | 204667 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Taumarunui 18 Jul 1920. Farmer for B. Miller Cambridge. Attested in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953. His training for Korean Service was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Had some problems adhering to R & SOs. Emplaned Auckland 12 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Aug 1953 and entered Korea 29 Aug 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt 6 Jun 1954 and attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy to attend a D and M Course. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA 10 Tpt Coy 11 Jun 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Jun 1954 and was discharged to unit 11 Jun 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 102 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3075 was sent to his given address at Maungatautari, Cambridge, but was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives) where it remains today. Died 22 Nov 1960 and buried in the Taupo Servicemen’s Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TE HAU, Ngarangi Pouri | 206266 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 03/09/2053 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in RNZ Sigs Troop. His name is listed in RTNZ Roll No.49 with an ETD from Iwakuni of 3 Feb 1952. RTNZ on 9 Feb 1952 and after furlough served as an OCTU Candidate. Emplaned 15 May 1952 for return to Korea. He served again in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt until he RTNZ on 4 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3078 was sent to an address in Nuhaka on 3 Sep 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE HIWI, Whetu | 546290 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born 17 Jul 1931 Ohau (Kuku) Horowhenua. Enlisted between 30 Jun and 9 Jul 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Served on No.4 gun, Baker Troop, 161 Bty. Played rugby and volleyball and enjoyed watching all Kayforce sports. RTNZ in the rank of Gunner. Embarked Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 on the ship New Australia via Brisbane. Marched through Brisbane before emplaning Brisbane to Auckland and deplaned 20 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight ex Brisbane. Served overseas seven days short of one year. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZ GSM clasp ‘Korea 1954-1957’. Died Takanini, Auckland, 15 Feb 2014 aged 83 years. |
| TE KAAWA, Hepeta | 204308 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born 27 Oct 1924. Came from Rotorua. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but appointment or job within the Regt not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. His name is shown in Kayforce Personnel Returning to NZ Nominal Roll No.187. And shows he was to return initially to Te Whaiti, Rotorua. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. He pre-deceased (in 1994) his wife who died In Whakatane 17 Jan 2018 aged 82 years. |
| TE KAKAU, Kiharoa | 203789 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Came from Hairini, Tauranga. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Shown as Tpt in Maori Bn with Serv no 811879. He is also shown as a labourer working in Auckland with his mother as his NOK at Wairoa. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3079 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Tauranga. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1970 aged 41 years. |
| TE KANI, Hiki | 206953 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/08/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Came from Gisborne. Previous service in 28 (Maori) Bn during WWII and then BCOF, Japan. 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Evans Bay, Wellington to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 2 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1954. Living at Dandenong North, Victoria, Australia in Nov 2000. Died Gisborne, 7 Nov 2005. |
| TE KANI, Puhirake | 204531 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Came from Tauranga. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was promoted Lance Bombardier and then to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3080 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Gisborne. Died 1987 aged 59 years. |
| TE KOWHAI, William Tarahina Timihou | 204611 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Rotorua 25 Dec 1933. He was employed as a labourer for the Rotorua County Council. 6th Reinforcements. First attempt at joining Kayforce (Expansion Force which sailed on 2 Aug 1951) failed as he was under-age. He did however receive a Service No 206604 and was discharged on 11 Aug 1951. Attested 2 Dec 1952 (Second attempt) was successful as he used his brother’s name (later corrected) and received a new number. Posted to RNZASC 6 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. AWOL 28 Apr 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 30 Apr 1953 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 3 May 1953 from NZRTU. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP HQ RASC to attend NZO School 7 Jun 1953 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 27 Jun 1953 from HQ RASC NCO school. Breached R & SOs several times. Admitted 4 Canadian Fd Amb 1 Mar 1954 and was posted back to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 by Teal flight (Flight 4) from Sydney. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Applied for service in the RF but was not accepted. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGDM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE MAARI, Te Kaahu-ote-Rangi | 13153 | Stoker | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Turanganui, Gisborne, on 7 Apr 1931. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 29 Sep 1949 as a Stoker. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 29 Sep 1950. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951 and he served in Philomel 24 Nov 1951–15 Jan 1953, Black Prince 16 Jan 1953–19 Jul 1954, Tasman (a Reserve Unit) where he advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal both on 21 Jan 1954. After discharge he was able to secure a job as a boiler attendant in Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| TE MOMO, Gerald | 646498 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Shannon 14 Feb 1931. Served in Jayforce with Service No 816761. He is listed in 2 NZEF Vol.16, p.141 as a Private in the Maori Bn. Embarked Auckland 15 Jul 1947 on HMT Dunera disembarked Japan 2 Aug 1947. Served in 2 Bn NZ Regt and was attached FAP to Brit Com Sub Area, Kobe. Returned to 2 BN NZ Regt 1 Oct 1947. Also attached FAP to NZ Tokyo Bn 20 May to 8 Jul 1948. TSFD to the NZ Roll 31 Jul 1948. Disembarked 16 Aug 1948 and was discharged Wellington 22 Sep 1948. His daughter relates he was 15 when in Jayforce (actually 16 1/2) and he told his family he was 21 (actually nearly 24) when he came home from Kayforce. He was a labourer for Q.O Wilson at Kakariki, Halcombe. Attested in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 23 Feb 1953. M/O and attached FAP to CATAC Inchon 7 Jun 1954 for further artillery training. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 28 Jun 1953 and CTBA CATC Inchon. He committed some breaches of discipline. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Granted a further 12 months extension of service dating from 14 Aug 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU and was struck off the NZ Roll and his flight to NZ was cancelled. Further breach of discipline 16 Aug 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 19 Aug 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1954. His misdemeanours affected his time in Korea. M/O from 16 Fd to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed return journey to deplane Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight (Flight 4) from Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 283 days. Died 29 Feb 1984 and is buried in the RSA Section, Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3084 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Bulls. It was returned to Base Records (now Pers Archives, Trentham) where it remains today. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE NGAIO, Mohi | 211027 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Came from Wairoa. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney. Flown by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Promoted to Corporal during his time in Korea. Corporal Te Ngaio travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Dec 1954. Served overseas one year 218 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3089 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mahia Peninsula. |
| TE RANGIHIROA, John Hoani | 206745 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Came from Whakawerawera, Rotorua. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight and deplaned 21 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland ex Sydney. Served overseas one year.220 days Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3090 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. |
| TE RAUNA, Mataohorere Koro | 206574 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Enlisted in the Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1941 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Korea. Entered Korea between 26 Aug and 8 Sep 1951 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to a NZ Tpt Unit which could have been 10 Tpt Coy or to NZ Tpt Pl or Div Tpt Pl. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 4 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 326 days which suggests that he applied for and was granted a six-month extension to his Korea service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE TAU, Rangi James | 710471 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 as a member of Kayforce 20th reinforcements on Teal flight to Sydney. Marched into Brit Com Sub Area at Tokyo on deplanement in Japan 24 Feb 1956. Served in 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC in Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force and served in 2 NZ Regt in Malaya, Lance Corporal Section Commander, D Coy, 1959–61 Malaya. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959 shows award of GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. RTNZ ETA Whenuapai 25 Nov 1961. Died at Warnambool, Victoria, Australia on 11 May 2007. Messages to Warnambool, Victoria, Australia. |
| TE TAU, Richard Tikawenga | 206644 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 31/07/2053 | Born Arowhenua, South Canterbury, on 22 Mar 1925. He was a carpenter employed by Fletcher Construction, Waiouru. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements at Linton Camp on 27 Sep 1951. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton and RNZA Corps Training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella bound for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Disembarked Kure, Japan 18 Mar 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. He then travelled to Pusan and disembarked Korea on 17 Apr 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 18 Apr 1952. Admitted to 26 ADS on 7–12 Aug 1952 and was discharged back to his unit. Sadly there is little on his file to show how he was employed in Korea. Admitted Tokyo Army Hosp 8 May 1953 and on 9 May was placed on the Dangerously Ill List. Removed from dangerously List and placed on Seriously Ill List on 16 May 1953 with his condition improving. His illness was acute Haemorrhagic Pancreatitis. TSFD to the NZ Roll 23 Jul 1953 for a medical RTNZ and emplaned Iwakuni on 25 Jul 1953. Deplaned from a Teal flight from Australia at Wellington on 31 Jul 1953 and a medical walking case. Served overseas one year 183 days. He had a further medical board directly after arrival and Area 11 (Dunedin) was to arrange operative Treatment. Admitted Dunedin Public Hospital on 8 Aug 1953. His treatment was continued until he was discharged from Dunedin Hosp 13 Oct 1953 and was re-boarded 29 Oct 1953. Continued with out-patient treatment. Not fit for civil occupation. Granted 44 days leave and remained on pay. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3093 sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Karitane, Otago. Died Porirua on 26 Apr 1968 aged 43 years. His family were later issued the NZOSM and KWSM medals for his service. |
| TE WAKE, David | 206575 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Rawene 23 Aug 1929. Came from Motuiti, Kohu Kohu, Hokianga, Northland. Employed as a labourer for the Wire Manufacturing Coy, Newtown, Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 13 Jun 1951. His training was mainly conducted in Linton Camp Embarked 2 Aug 1951 at Wellington on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea via Brisbane. After rescue was taken to Darwin, accommodated in Larrakeyah Barracks until onward travel by air (Qantas or BCPA) was arranged. Travelled the remainder of the journey to Iwakuni, Japan and deplaned 9 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for Korea and disembarked Pusan 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Sep 1951. Had some problems adhering to Routine Orders which cost him 21 days in 25 Canadian Detention Barracks and ‘Loosing by Neglect’ also cost him time and money. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 23–30 Dec 1952 and was discharged to his unit. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 19 Apr 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Went AWOL from NZ Base HQ for 21 hours which again cost time and money. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned from a Teal flight at Auckland about 4.15pm on 13 May 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TE WHARE, Wiremu | 204278 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Born Papakura 6 Jan 1929. He was employed as a driver for Whitmore Bros., Pokeno. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura on 10 Jan 1952. He was trained in Papakura Camp and was sent to Burnham Camp for RNZASC Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air from Sydney, via Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 6 May 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl and entered Korea on 10 May 1952. M/O Div HQ Tpt Pl to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 11 Nov 1953. Granted 28 Furlough in Japan 15 Feb to 14 Mar 1954 inclusive. Remained on Strength of NZ Base HQ and was accepted for an additional 12 months service in Korea. Posted M/O to NZRTU 15 Mar 1954 then to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 20 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning at Auckland on 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 202 days. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were returned to Base Records in 1956 and were re-issued on 13 Oct 1982. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TE WHATA, Gordon | 204737 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/09/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Tolaga Bay, East Coast 10 Jun 1929. He was employed as a truck driver for NZ Express Co, Auckland. Attested 4 May 1954 in Papakura Camp for service in Korea. Posted to RNZ Sigs on 15 Jun 1954 and to Active Service 15 Jul 1954. Training for Korea was mainly handled in Papakura Camp. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 5 Sep 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deployment. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 10 Sep 1954 and entered Korea on 11 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to RNZASC on 9 Nov 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 1–3 Nov 1955 and returned to 10 Tpt Coy on discharge from the Fd Amb. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 23 Mar 1955. Granted 10 days R&R leave 16–25 Oct 1955 inclusive. On return from leave was back on duty in 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal 7 Feb 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Mar 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai, Auckland, 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 255 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jun 1956. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| TEALE, Albert Gerald | 208767 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born Glentunnel, Canterbury, on 16 Jan 1928. During WWII he served in the Home Guard until the unit was disbanded. Before entering the teaching profession he spent five years in clerical appointments. He was a schoolteacher for Canterbury Education Board before he enlisted as a. Kayforce Replacement at Greymouth on 7 Mar 1952. After training in Burnham and Papakura Camps he emplaned as a Gunner on 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt on 3 Jan 1953. Promoted to Temporary Lance Bombardier and appointed Vehicle Mechanic. Advanced to Temporary Bombardier 23 Oct 1953 and held the appointment of Duty NCO but reverted to Acting Bombardier 26 Mar 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 25 Mar 1954. He applied for discharge in Canada but he cancelled his application. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and flew via Sydney to deplane Wellington on 17 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 22 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 3 Apr 2009 aged 81 years. Buried Ruru lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. |
| TEBBUTT, Maxwell Albert | 30232 | Captain | 1 Comwel Div HQ | NZ Regt | 23/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Whangarei 2 Jan 1926. Regular Force Officer. Served from 1943–1981. 2 NZEF 1945. BCOF, Japan 1946–48. Appointed to Kayforce 14 Apr 1953. Emplaned 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Kayforce 1953–54, Staff Officer Grade 3, HQ 1 Commonwealth Division. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 17 Dec 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Gurr’s Battalion. Relinquished appointment of 2i/c 2 NZ Regt and appointed 2i/c 1 NZ Regt 22 Nov 1963 (both in FARELF) This was because the Battalion changed identity on posting from New Zealand so all 2NZ Regt personnel became 1 NZ Regt (Malaysia) the 1 RNZIR in Apr 1964. 2i/c until 11 Dec 1965 Retired from HQ NZ Land Force Command as Brigadier 3 Jan 1981. Posted to the Retired List, in his present rank, with effect from 3 Jan 1981. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZGSM (K) NZGSM (M) and KWSM. Died Auckland 5 Nov 2007 aged 81 years. Buried North Shore Memorial Park and Crematorium, Schnapper Rock, Albany, North Shore City. |
| TEDDY, Richard Henarei | 204506 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Taupo 24 Aug 1927. Truck driver and forest worker, NZ State Forest Service, Murupara. Previous service in BCOF, Japan as Private in the infantry. Attested 17 Apr 1952 as Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sidney. Deplaned from civil air flight at Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 10 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Dec 1953 and appointed 2i/c's driver then to Temporary Bombardier 10 Jan 1954 then to Bombardier 21 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 264 days. Discharged shortly after return to NZ. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Original medals destroyed in house fire and were replaced at cost. Died Cairns, Australia, 27 Aug 1999 aged 73 years. |
| TEE, Gordon John | 13722 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born at Newport, Isle of Wight, UK, on 16 Feb 1921. He was a scholar at school before he entered the RN on 4 Jan 1937 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice. He trained in Pembroke, Caledonia and HM Naval Mechanical Training Establishment, Rosyth. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 12 Dec 1940. Drafted to Ramillies on 1 Jan 1941 and was involved in convoy escorts to Halifax with some German POWs. Returning to Britain Ramillies sighted the Scharnhorst in company with Gneisenau but when the Germans saw Ramillies they withdrew at high speed to avoid damage from a battleship. Ramillies was ordered to the position of Bismarck but was then ordered to find the troopship Britannic and escort her to Halifax. Ramillies was then employed in convoy protection to Freetown and Durban and was then involved in the Indian Ocean. Ramillies was then based in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). She was involved in searching (unsuccessfully) for the suspected Japanese fleet. Ramillies was involved in Operation Ironclad which was the capture of the Vichy French Naval base at Diego Suarez in Madagascar. This was successful but the Japanese had launched a float plane from the submarine I–10 while Ramillies and the combined fleet was in harbour. This was reported to the Japanese commander who ordered an attack and Ramillies was hit by a 450mm Type-98 torpedo fired from a Japanese miniature submarine M–20b which had been launched by submarine I–20. For the rest of the year Ramillies was under repair. John Tee advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 12 Dec 1941. He returned to Victory 2 Nov 1942–11 Jan 1943 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 16 Nov 1942. Drafted to Southdown (Hunt-class destroyer) 12 Jan 1943–19 Jul 1944 and was involved as a convoy escort in the North Sea and the Channel particularly against E-boat incursions. HMS Southdown was heavily involved in escorts of shipping to the D Day landing beaches. From 30 Aug 1944 to 14 Aug 1945 he served in the corvette Amberley Castle and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 12 Dec 1944. Drafted to Magicienne (minesweeper) on 27 Sep 1945 based in Lanka and in Highflyer (both in Ceylon). He also served in Beachy Head a fleet repair and depot ship, Siskin (shore base) where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 12 Dec 1948. He also served in Indomitable (carrier) 20 May 1950–25 Aug 1951 and served in the Home Fleet. Released from the RN on 21 Sep 1951. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 22 Sep 1951 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class over the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel until drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea (See RNZN Ships in Introduction.) and advanced to Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer on 1 Oct 1952. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he remained on board until drafted to Black Prince on 17 Nov 1953–26 Sep 1954. Advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer 1 Oct 1953. Served in Philomel 27 Sep 1954 and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He sailed in her to the UK when she was returned to the RN. Was a member of the crew that brought Royalist back to NZ being involved in the Suez affair in late 1956. The return had to be via South Africa as Egypt had blocked the Suez Canal. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then returned to the UK where he was DEE at Maori on 1 Oct 1957. He returned to 12 Home Mead, Pan Estate, Newport, Isle of Wight. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal in 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TEMM, Peter Neville | 35406 | Sergeant | ? | NZ Regt | 07/07/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Born Hamilton, NZ 17 May 1930. Regular Force soldier. Kayforce replacement (2nd Flight). His Father, William Carl Frederick Temm was a long serving soldier and was awarded George VI Coronation Medal 1937, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military) (George V) (Warrant Officer 1st Class (Staff Sergeant Major) W.C.F. Temm, NZPS), Meritorious Service Medal (George V) (Warrant Officer 1st Class (Staff Sergeant Major) W.C.F. Temm, NZPS), New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal. He did not have much of a teenage life as he was out working by the time he was 13. A short note in the Opotiki Herald during 1944 testifies to his grit at this age. “An Opotiki lad affords an illustration of the pluck and endurance of the colonial born. The other day young Temm, thirteen years of age, whose mother resides at Waihi, left Opotiki on foot for Waihi. It appears he was offered a billet at J.W. Grays and was to start work on Monday morning. On securing the job young Temm at once made inquiries and learned that the steamer leaving Opotiki would not call at Tauranga on that particular trip. No other means available and keen to be on time for his work, he strait away started on foot leaving Opotiki on Wednesday. He journeyed on foot right through to Katikati, reaching there on Saturday afternoon, a distance of over a hundred miles. Word of his arrival was sent to Waihi and a horse was sent out to meet him and the lad completed his journey on horseback. On the Monday morning he was at his post at the workshop. That young man will go far.” Other members of W.C.F TEMM’s family also served in the NZ Armed Forces. Carl embarked with the 2nd Echelon during WWII with 21 Battalion (Auckland) and was Killed in Action on 5 Dec 1941. Desmond served in the RNZAF during WWII as a Flight Mechanic/Air Gunner in No.5 Flying Boat (Catalina) Squadron. Peter made his contribution serving during the Korean War. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 9 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, then by Qantas to Iwakuni deplaning Japan 13 Aug 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 1 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. SOS Kayforce 27 May 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Died Sydney, Australia 14 Aug 1976 aged 46 years. |
| TEMOANANUI, Peter | 204195 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Enlisted circa 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov and deplaned Auckland 12 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Waiomu, 9 Nov 1993. |
| TEMPLER, Edward Gordon | 208648 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 02/01/2053 | Born Timaru 4 Nov 1927. Came from Geraldine. Attended Christ's College, Christchurch. Kayforce Replacement. One of a group of 21 who emplaned on 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sidney. Completed the journey through Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by Qantas deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Went to New South Wales, Australia and was employed by Kembla Iron and Steel Works Wollongong. Died Wollongong, NSW, Australia 3 Jan 1982 aged 54 years. |
| TEMPLETON, Mervyn Andrew | 820564 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Tuatapere 22 Apr 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 3 Dec 1952. Emplaned Auckland 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953. Posted to RNZA but not known what battery he served in or appointment held. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Feb 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3086 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Tuatapere, Entitled to NZOSM. NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tuatapere 22 Jan 2003 aged 72 years. Buried in Tuatapere Cemetery, Southland |
| TEMPLETON, Raymond Irvan | 207926 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born 5 Nov 1924.Came from Kaitangata south-east of Balclutha. Previous service in Army and RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde with KMB. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Re-enlisted ion Kayforce 20 Apr 1953 but was discharged 9 Aug 1953 without returning to Korea. Discharge Cert sent by Registered Mail 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Balclutha. Medal in private collection in New Zealand. He returned briefly to an address in Tahuna, Nelson. Died 25 Mar 1978 aged 53 years. Buried Fortrose Cemetery, Southland. |
| TENANA, Komene | 327569 | ? | ? | ? | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland on 2 Jun 1954 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). A Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3088 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to this man’s given address but no further info yet found. No detail on AWMM Cenotaph. |
| TENNENT, Mervin Raymond | 14265 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Waverley, South Taranaki, on 11 Jan 1937. Employed as a junior clerk in Whanganui before he entered the RNZN on 29 May 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted as Leading Boy to Pukaki which was in the Reserve Fleet at the time on 12 Nov 1952. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21-Sep-1953 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters with the British Far East Fleet. RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Jul 1954. Back in NZ he served in various roles either training or on duty in Philomel 23 Feb 1955–13 Jun 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 11 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince 13 Jun 1956 then served briefly in Turoa, then Philomel and back to Black Prince until drafted on 5 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter area for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 14 Oct 1958. He later served in Tamaki and Philomel again and was sent to the Maori in the UK in May 1960 to be a crewman to bring the Otago when commissioned to NZ. Her first port of call in NZ was Dunedin before sailing onto Auckland. He remained in Otago until 30 Jan 1961. Passed Diver 1st Class Course on 26 un–62. He later served in Philomel, Paea, Lachlan and Endeavour 1 Apr 1963–1 Jun 1964 and probably sailed in her on a resupply voyage to Antarctica. He then returned to Philomel again. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 21 Apr 1964 and to Petty Officer on 6 Nov 1965. Passed ABC Fire Fighting Course on 24 Jun 1964. He was nominated for return to Britain in May 1966 and once more was based in Maori and was in Pembroke 31 May–16 Jun 1966 while awaiting posting to Blackpool. On RTNZ he served briefly in Waikato and Philomel. He served in COMAUCK 8 Mar 1967–4 Sep 1969 and was a temporary member of the NZ Defence Liaison Staff in London from 4 Sep 1969–Feb 1970. Advanced to Temporary Chief Petty Officer on 10 Sep 1970. On RTNZ he rotated between Philomel and COMAUCK. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 5 Mar 1972. Awarded Naval LS&GC on 1 Jan 1973. Discharged by Purchase on 16 Apr 1975. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| TEREI, Ronald | 204320 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born Putaruru during 1932. Emplaned 29 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. RTNZ on furlough 18 Feb 1954 and re-embarked for Korea 16 Jun 1954. Returned briefly to 16 Fd Regt then TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O from his unit to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3091 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Putaruru. Died 1972–location not known. |
| TERRILL, Ronald Frederick George | 13435 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Wellington on 5 Mar 1934. He was a young merchant seaman before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Kaniere on 15 Aug 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 5 Sep 1951. Drafted to Bellona on 10 Dec 1951 but RUN on 27 Feb 1952. Recovered on 7 Apr 1952 and returned to Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman. He also served in Black Prince, HMAS Watson, Philomel, Kiwi, Irirangi and Pukaki. RUN on 7 Mar 1955, was recovered on 12 May 1955 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He then served in Black Prince 23 May 1958 and RUN on 20 Sep 1959. Recovered two months later and returned to Black Prince. Dismissed from HM Service 17 Dec 1958. Died Waitara 1 Apr 2011 aged 77 years. |
| TERRY, Leonard Harvey | 15553 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington on 13 Oct 1940. He was a labourer at Carterton before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. He advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Apr 1958. Royalist RTNZ on and he stayed in her until drafted to Philomel on 16 Sep 1958. RUN on 27 Sep 1958. Recovered on 21 Nov 1958 and returned to Philomel Advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Sep 1959. He served in Rotoiti, Philomel and Tamaki from where he RUN again on 15 Sep 1961. He was not recovered and was discharged SNLR on 15 Nov 1965. |
| TEW, John Gerrard | 206214 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Wellington 16 Oct 1928. Previous service in RNZAF for 14 months as an Aircraftman 1st Class. Storeman at Colgate Palmolive centre, Petone. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 163 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to Canadian Detention Barracks 25 Jun 1952. CTBA 26 Jun 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey to deplane Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Whanganui 30 Jul 1984 aged 57 years. |
| TEWHATA, Tehuira Tewhakahoro John (Jack) | 204196 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Attested in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died New Lynn, Auckland, 23 Oct 2010. |
| THAWLEY, Norman Stanley (Norm) | 207756 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born Richmond, Nelson 14 Oct 1928. Enlisted in KMB at Nelson on 31 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled to Korea via Australia and Manila and entered Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 163 Bty, Promoted Lance Bombardier then to Bombardier during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ by air (Superfortress) via Manila to Australia for discharge. Deplaned Wellington 10 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1952. Living at Upper Moutere in Nov 2000. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Norm Thawley is still alive in Nelson 19 Sep 2022 aged 94 years. |
| THELWALL, Dudley Clive | 1562 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Carlisle, Cumberland, UK, on 14 Nov 1918. He was a farm hand before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 27 Oct 1937 in Philomel as a Stoker 2nd Class. Drafted to Leander 21 Mar 1938. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 27 Jul 1938, to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 1 May 1941 and to Leading Stoker (Temporary) 1 May 1942. During his time in Leander he served in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, sunk the Italian raider Ramb and served in the Persian Gulf and in the Mediterranean against the Vichy French in the Syria-Lebanon Campaign. He served in Philomel 28 May–21 Sep 1943 and Cook (Wellington) where he advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 25 Sep 1943 and to Stoker Petty Officer (Permanent) on 25 Mar 1944. He served in Philomel 14 Nov 1943–20 Sep 1945 and was serving in the Aroha (minesweeper) sweeping suspected mine areas in both Auckland and Wellington. He returned to Philomel on 30 Jul 1945 and was drafted to Achilles on 21 Sep 1945. He was one of the crew who sailed her to Britain to return her to the RN on 17 Sep 1946. He was drafted to Bellona which replaced Achilles in the RNZN Fleet and came back to NZ in her arriving Auckland on 15 Dec 1946. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. He rotated between Philomel and Bellona from 1 Oct 1946–14 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 15 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he then served in Tamaki 24 Feb 1955–2 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. RTNZ on and he remained aboard until drafted to Black Prince on 6 Oct 1958–15 Oct 1959. Discharged to RA on 26 Oct 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, the NZ War Service Medal and the UN Korea Medal, Naval LS&GC Medal 17 Sep 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| THOM, Eugene | 457928 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 26 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Entered Korea 12 Nov and M/I to his unit 13 Nov 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZ OSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jun 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. |
| THOMAS, Ben | 204162 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/10/2054 | Came from Ruawai, Northland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. RTNZ on furlough 5 Feb 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 26 Mar 1953. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 21 Jun 1954. Granted a three-months extension of service in Korea dating from 30 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and arrived Auckland 13 Oct 1954 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3100 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ruawai, Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| THOMAS, Benjamin Joachim | 204109 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/03/2055 | Born Petone, Wellington, 3 Mar 1931.Came from Hokianga. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 25 Aug 1951. RTNZ on furlough 9 Dec 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Mar 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney and continued the return to NZ deplaning Auckland 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| THOMAS, Bernard (Bernie) J | 33513 | Lance Corporal | 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 06/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Marsh by the Sea, Yorkshire, England 16 Oct 1927. Enlisted as a Regular Force soldier 13 May 1949. Posted for duty in RNZE 31 Aug 1949. Was involved in various tasks at Narrow Neck Training Camp (Devonport and at Waikato Camp at Hopu Hopu, Ngaruawahia during 1949 and 60. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 30 Jan 1951. Plumber Northern District Construction Squadron RNZE, Papakura Camp. Promoted Lance Corporal 14 Jan 1952. Seconded to Kayforce wef 27 Sep 1953. Emplaned as Lance Corporal 6 Oct 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. M/O from NZ Reinf Training Unit and was posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt RE 16 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 17 Oct 1953. Bernie was one of those Sap personnel that were sent up to Korea for a particular task such as placing or repairing plumbing in a Canadian hospital. As soon as the task was completed Bernie was sent back to his unit in Papakura Camp. M/O 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force Northern District Construction Squadron, at Papakura Camp 15 Jan 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). Posted to 1 Troop, 6 Indep Fd Sqn 1 Sep 1959 but was actually employed at Papakura Camp except for exercises and 6 Ind Fd Sqn Training. Re-engaged to Retiring Rank 25 May 1960. Promoted Staff Sergeant Clerk 5 Mar 1968. Reclassified a Clerk Four Star 11 Dec 1967. Posted to 5 Spec Team RNZE 22 Sep 1970 to replace Warrant Officer 2nd Class Cosford. Flew by RNZAF to Singapore and Civil Air Singapore–Bangkok. RTNZ 1972. Discharged 9 Mar 1973. Died Papakura, 23 Sep 1998 aged 71 years. |
| THOMAS, Clifford | 208591 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 02/04/2054 | Came from Dunedin. Previous service in the Royal Navy. Next-of-kin Mr W. Thomas (father) 9 Heol Daniel, Felinfoel, Llanelli, South Wales Carmarthenshire, UK. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington and travelled to Korea by air via Australia, Port Moresby and Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but appointment not known. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 2 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged shortly after return to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jun 1954. Died Whangarei Hospital 4 Aug 2017 aged 81 years, two weeks short of his 82nd birthday. |
| THOMAS, Colin | 13534 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Auckland on 1 Sep 1931. Employed as a bushman before he entered the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. Like many other who were enlisted on that date he was sent on LWOP and told to Report to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 5 Jan 1952 and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Oct 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Jan–18 Aug 1953 and was drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 bound for SE Asia and Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrol duties. Pukaki RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955. He sailed to the UK in her when she was returned to the RN. While in Britain he did some further training in HMS Vernon 6 Jan–10 Mar 1956. He returned to Bellona and on 17 Apr 1956 became a member of the crew that brought Royalist back to NZ being involved in the Suez affair in later 1956. He later served in Black Prince and Endeavour and probably made a voyage to Antarctica in the summer season 1957–58. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM (R). |
| THOMAS, Graham Rangi Morrison | 207889 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/05/2052 | Born Levin, 19 Aug 1923. Barman from Lower Hutt. Previous service in the NZ Military Forces 1942–43 and 2 NZEF 1944–46. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll Vol.13 p.123 as a Private with Service No 459964 bound for an Infantry Bde. Storeman who enlisted in 2 NZEF at Nelson. Sailed from NZ 1 Jan 1944 possibly for service in Italy to be followed by service in BCOF Japan. RTNZ in 1946. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll No.65) Iwakuni for RTNZ as a medical evacuee and arrived 27 May 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Kayforce 1950–52. Died of disease 29 Aug 1952 after return to NZ. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| THOMAS, Herbert James | 204001 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 17/03/2054 | Born 3 Apr 1926. Came from Devonport. Previous service in RNZAF and the Army in BCOF, Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to NZ Base HQ and M/O on TOF to 16 Fd Regt for service. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 on furlough and re-embarked for Korea on 25 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3102 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Died 2006. |
| THOMAS, James Bevan | 815667 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 28/08/2054 | 05/03/2056 | Born Christchurch, Canterbury during 1932. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hasting at for travel to Korea. Originally went as a Gunner for 16 Fd Regt but TSFD to RNZASC when RNZA was withdrawn. Served as a driver in 10 Tpt Coy. RTNZ 5 Mar 1956. Served overseas one year 201 days. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1956 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3103 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Died Christchurch Hospital 22 Feb 2016 aged 82 or 83 years. |
| THOMAS, James Henry Graham (Graham) | 204508 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/09/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Hamilton 7 Dec 1929. Came from Ohaupo. Radio and electrical technician before joining Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Completed journey to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Attached to HQ Royal Artillery located immediately south of Pintail Bridge on the south bank of the Imjin River. SOS Kayforce 27 Aug 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Hamilton since 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3104 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ohaupo. Service Engineer with Gen-I computer company at Hamilton 2006. |
| THOMAS, Leslie | 12235 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Southampton, Hampshire, UK, on 4 Aug 1914. He was a warehouse assistant before he entered the Royal Navy on 26 May 1936 as a Probationary Stores Assistant. His initial training was conducted in Victory followed by time in HMS Pembroke. Advanced to Stores Assistant on 12 Oct 1936. Drafted to Ramillies (battleship) on 21 May 1937–22 Jul 1938 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 1 Feb 1938. He was drafted on 23 Jul 1938 to Pembroke, followed by Saltash (minesweeper), Maidstone (submarine depot ship) and then Resource II (Fleet Repair ship) and then returned to Pembroke on 21 Oct 1939. Drafted to Beaver, a shore station in Hull, 17 Jan 1940–20 Apr 1941. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer (Temporary) on 3 Apr 1941. He was in Pembroke for a short time and was posted to Stag (Port Said, Egypt) on 2 Jun 1941. He was then drafted to Nile on 19 Sep 1942 and was attached to Erica (corvette) then to a Special Service for just over a year before returning to Nile on 21 Jan 1944. Drafted to Nile (Sphinx) which was a naval accommodation Camp in Alexandria, Egypt. He returned to Pembroke on 23 Feb 1946. Advanced to Stores Petty Officer (Permanent) on 29 Aug 1946. He then served in Fulmar and was released from the RN on 10 Aug 1948. Entered the RNZN at Cook in London on a three-year engagement from 14 Jun 1948 as a Stores Assistant and advanced to Stores Petty Officer on the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt 19 Aug 1948 which was renamed HMNZS Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. He was a crewman when the ship was sailed to NZ to join the RNZN fleet and remained in her. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served the remainder of his engagement in Philomel and was DEE on 30 Jun 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Apparently he learned that there were vacancies in the RNZN for Stores Petty Officers and Leading Stores Assistants. He applied for one of these positions but was informed that there were no vacancies. Died Northcote, North Shore, on 26 Dec 1995 aged 81 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| THOMAS, Michael John Joseph | 206597 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy in Korea. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed return by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 216 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He did not receive a Kayforce Discharge Certificate. |
| THOMAS, Noel Francis | 203580 | Lance Bombardier | NZ Base HQ Pay & Records Sec | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born 24 Feb 1925. Came from Auckland. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Clerk in NZ Base HQ Pay Section. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Awarded, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3105 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Died 1991. |
| THOMAS, Sam | 204675 | Sapper | ? | RNZE | 05/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born 14 Dec 1926. Came from Ruawai. He was a sapper but emplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1953 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted initially from NZRTU to NZ Base HQ. Little detail found to complete this entry. M/O from his-sub unit to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 15 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3106 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ruawai. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 2013. |
| THOMAS, Tom | 206717 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement circa 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 3 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty, No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop). Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 24 Nov 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Meal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3107 was set 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mourea, Rotorua. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| THOMAS, W D | 0 | 2nd Lieutenant | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Appointed to the Emergency Force from 11 Coast Regt, RNZA 29 Aug 1950. Little further info obtained. |
| THOMAS, William John | 12691 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, UK, on 13 Mar 1926. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RN on 12 May 1943 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He served in Duke, Skirmishes and returned to Duke where he advanced to Acting Stoker 1st Class on 31 Aug 1945, Imperieuse and Drake which were all shore stations. On 2 Jan 1946 he was sent to Mayina a shore station on Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) then to Braganza also in Ceylon. Drafted to Shoreham (sloop / minesweeper) 3 Apr 1946 which was in the Persian Gulf and he returned to Britain in her 27 Oct 1946 and was based at Drake IV (Plymouth). He served in Drake and for two months in Unicorn (aircraft repair ship). Released from the RN on 15 Mar 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook (later known as Maori) on 27 Feb 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was TSFD to Rotoiti on 7 Jun 1949. He sailed to NZ in her and remained aboard on arrival in NZ. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He then served briefly in Philomel, Black Prince 8 Feb 1953–26 Sep 1954, then in Tamaki and was DEE on 26 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| THOMASON, Ashley Lloyd | 206823 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 30/06/2052 | 27/02/2054 | Born 21 June 1925. Came from Nelson. Previous service in RNZAF. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Wellington by Teal flight arriving 2 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jun 1954. Died 1996, place of death to be confirmed. |
| THOMASON, Morgan Spenser | 206718 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 01/05/2052 | 15/10/2052 | Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.16 (817959, Private, NZ Infantry, Orchard Hand from Haumoana, near Hastings. Next-of-kin Mrs I. Grant (mother) Haumoana. He returned to Haumoana and continued to work as an orchard hand. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement during Nov 1951. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Oct 1952 for medical RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 15 Oct 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Admitted Soldiers Memorial Hospital Hastings 16 Apr–11 May 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Hastings, 17 Dec 2003. Buried at the Services Lawn Cemetery, Havelock North. |
| THOMPSON, Albert Frederick (Bert) | 213037 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 04/04/2055 | Born Mosgiel 20 Jul 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Seventeenth Reinforcements. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and onwards to Japan by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Served in the Seoul area. And may have been given the opportunity to serve in Korea in 10 Tpt Coy Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3110 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Milton. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Millers Flat, Central Otago, in 2004. Died 15 Apr 2008 aged 79 years. |
| THOMPSON, Allan McEwan | 213038 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Previous service in RNZAF. Emplaned Harewood 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Travelled by two to three days by sea between Sasebo and entered Korea at Pusan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served most of his time in that unit. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1956. Died Nelson, 26 Sep 1993. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| THOMPSON, Allan Stuart | 206824 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 13/03/2054 | Came from Porirua. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and appointment not known. Discharged from Kayforce 21 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3112 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Porirua. |
| THOMPSON, Colin Edward | 12955 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin, on 30 Jan 1931. Employed as an apprentice wicker worker before he entered the RNZN on 25 May 1949 as a Stoker. After his initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 1 Feb 1950 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 9 Nov 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 4 Jan 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On arrival in Japan he was TSFD to and served in HMS Belfast 3 Feb–28 May 1952 then returned to Rotoiti on 29 May 1952. Awarded Aux Watchkeeping Certificate on 12 Apr 1952. He then TSFD to Taupo on 18 Sep 1952 and came back to NZ in her arriving Auckland on 21 Oct 1952. He then served in Philomel 22 Oct 1952, Lachlan 14 Jan 1953, Philomel 6 Jul 1954, Lachlan 8 Jul 1954 then Toroa 14 Aug 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Served in Philomel 19 May 1955. DEE 25 May 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. After discharge he returned to Dunedin. Died Dunedin 28 Jun 2012 aged 81 years. |
| THOMPSON, Desmond Hugh | 1975 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Auckland, on 12 Aug 1921. Employed as a butcher before he entered the NZ Division of the RN on 14 Jun 1940 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Philomel he was drafted to Achilles for 10 days and then drafted to Leander on 12 Nov 1940 which was in the Indian Ocean at the time. He travelled from Auckland to HMAS Leeuwin (naval base at Freemantle, West Australia) where he remained until 16 Apr 1941. It is not known how this journey was made. His Posting Card show him drafted to Leander on 16 Apr 1941. Again it is not known when or how he joined his ship as Leander was on escort duties between Colombo and Basra at that time and on 22 Apr 1941 was supporting landings at Shat El Arab. Advanced to Able Seaman on 14 Jun 1941. He apparently had joined Leander and served in the Mediterranean against the Vichy French in the Syria-Lebanon Campaign and then returned to NZ. After a refit in NZ Leander served in the Southwest Pacific and was severely damaged during the Battle of Kolombangara during the night 12–13 Jul 1943. Temporary repairs were made and Leander was able to make passage to Auckland where further repairs were done and she then sailed to Boston. Many of the crew were then sent to England to make up the crew for Achilles the repairs of which had been completed. Achilles sailed to join the British Pacific Fleet in May 1945 for final operations in the Pacific War. On 23 Mar 1945 he was serving in Philomel then served in Gambia 7 Dec 1945–25 Jan 1946. Discharged 18 Jul 1947 Engagement Terminated. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. Re-entered the RNZN in Philomel on 24 Aug 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 30 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 21 Nov 1950. He then served in Philomel and later served inter alia in Hawea, Tamaki, Lachlan and ML3556A. DEE 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (25 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, Doctor Horatio | 675002 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. After training for Kayforce he emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings bound for Korea. M/O from NZ Base HQ and posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 May 1955. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Discharged 18 Aug 1956 and was posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3113 was sent to an address in Masterton on 3 Sep 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| THOMPSON, Frederick | 12360 | Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hexham North, Northumberland, UK, on 19 Mar 1916. Entered the RN at Ganges on 23 Mar 1932 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Boy Telegraphist on 11 Jun 1933. Drafted to Warspite (battleship) on 27 Jun 1933 then to Courageous (carrier) 8Nov 1933– 5 Mar 1936 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist then to Telegraphist on 15 Nov 1935. During 1937 he served in several ships and shore bases and was drafted to Cossack at Victory on 7 Jun 1938. Cossack sailed to St Angelo (Malta) and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jan 1939. He served briefly in Maidstone destroyer depot ship and returned to Cossack after about three weeks. Cossack returned to Britain on 1 Nov 1939 and was based at Cochrane II (Rosyth). Cossack’s first action was the Altmarck incident in Jøssingfjord, Norway, 16 Feb 1940, when 300 POWs taken by the Graf Spee were released. Cossack also took part in the second Battle of Narvik in Apr 1940. In May 1941 Cossack and three other destroyers made several torpedo attacks (unsuccessful) on Bismarck. Fred Thompson advanced to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist (Temporary) 1 Nov 1940 and to Acting Petty Officer Telegraphist 1 Jan 1941. He served in Victory 28 Aug 1941–6 Oct 1942 and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist 2 Dec 1941. He was sent on 7 Oct 1942 to Asbury an administration shore base in New York, to become a crewman for Striker (escort carrier). These men were accommodated at RN Camp Peekskill, New York State, while awaiting transport across the continent to San Francisco on the west coast to reach their ship and receive the training required for this vessel. Drafted to Striker (escort carrier) on 24 Apr 1943 and sailed from San Francisco on 29 May 1943 to Norfolk Navy Yard for further equipment. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist 31 Dec 1944. On arrival in Britain she was involved in Atlantic and Arctic convoy escorts. From March to Aug 1945 she was part of the British Pacific Fleet. Striker returned to Britain and he was drafted to Mercury on 18 Jan 1946. Released from the RN on 15 May 1946. Awarded British Empire Medal 11 Jan 1945, 1939–45 Star. Atlantic Star (‘France & Germany’ clasp), Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. (24 Aug 1951). His first years of service were regarded as Satisfactory but his last 13 years were regarded as Superior. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (London) on 5 Jan 1951 as Telegraphist and advanced to Petty Officer Telegraphist on the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin 26 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948 and was one of those who sailed this vessel to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Tamaki then in the RNZN Naval W/T station Waiouru (later to become Irirangi). He served in Tamaki and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist on 5 Jan 1951. He also served in Irirangi, Bellona, Olphert (Reserve unit) Philomel and Wakefield. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 8 May 1957 and he remained in her until 10 Jan 1958. He served again in Wakefield 11 Jan–28 Jul 1958 and was Discharged to RA on 8 Aug 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| THOMPSON, Gordon Albert | 204575 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born 10 Jan 1930. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on a Teal flying boat to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas, via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 From Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 209 days. SOS Kayforce 11 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Hamilton, 6 Feb 2007 aged 77 years. |
| THOMPSON, Gordon Max | 208592 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 14/06/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born about 1931. Came from Waihi. Attested circa 21 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by air via Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD and may well have been sent to 10 Tpt Coy for assistance on some occasions. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 23 Dec 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3115 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Nelson City. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 9 Feb 1961 aged 30 years. Buried Wakapuaka Cemetery, Nelson City. |
| THOMPSON, Graeme Frank Murray | 13165 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Blenheim on 3 Jul 1931. Employed as a shepherd before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Pukaki on 28 Jun 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1959. Drafted to Kaniere in the Reserve Fleet on 23 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 14 Jan 1951 and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter 3 Jun–9 Nov 1951 to attend further training courses. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Tasman (Reserve Unit) and advanced to Able Seaman on 13 Apr 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to again serve in Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he stayed in her until drafted to Bellona on 7 Nov 1953 and again served in Tasman 10 Feb 1954– 7 Feb 1955. He returned to Philomel for about one month then went back to Tasman 12 Mar–14 Sep 1955. DEE 28 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, Graham Hetherington | 206293 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 03/08/2054 | Born Montreal, Canada 30 Jun 1926. Served in RNZAF 1944–45. Refrigeration Engineer from Hastings on enlistment in Kayforce. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Battle-casualty, wounded 16 Nov 1951. Awarded Mention in Despatches London Gazette, 19 Jun 1953, p.3402, as Temporary Bombardier. RTNZ as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1955. Died Lower Hutt, 13 Oct 2000 aged 74 years. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, Harry Newton | 204197 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Came from Hamilton. Attested circa 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Japan early Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and appointment not known. Served in 16 Fd Regt For most of his time in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 13 Mar 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3117 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Tirau, Waikato. |
| THOMPSON, Ian Neil | 203478 | 2nd Lieutenant | ? | RNZA | 01/07/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Ex 4th Medium Regt RNZA. Seconded to Kayforce 5 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington 1 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled via New Guinea, Guam to deplane Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953. Temporary Lieutenant while employed as Gun Position Officer, 16 Fd Regt, 5 Jan 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 5 Apr 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Granted 28 days leave in Australia. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight (paying his own way) deplaning at Auckland 22 Dec 1954. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of Lieutenant, 21 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| THOMPSON, John Hughes | 203875 | ? | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/02/2052 | Born Auckland on 4 Jan 1924. Driver from Devonport. Previous service in the NZ Military Forces 1942–43. RNZAF 1944–45. Enlisted in KMB and entered camp 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Served as a Gun fitter in the NZRTU. Akso served in 16 Fd Regt 161 Bty. Had a close call on one occasion when he with his Forward Observation Officer Captain Odlin missed their correct destination and ended up in a Chinese position–only realising their mistake when they found three Chinese digging a slit-trench. Promoted Lance Bombardier then to Bombardier. ETD Iwakuni 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ to be an artillery instructor for Kayforce Reinforcements. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, Keith Desmond | 208768 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born 24 Jan 1927. Came from Leeston, Canterbury. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement circa 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and Japan and landed at Iwakuni on 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 23 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A Keith Desmond Thompson died at Ashburton 3 Jul 1988 aged 61 years. Buried Ashburton Cemetery. |
| THOMPSON, Owen Russell | 328899 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/09/2054 | 29/08/2055 | Born 24 Mar 1933. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned 2 Sep 1954 at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel to Japan by RNZAF Hastings via Townsville, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Iwakuni. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Apr 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 28 Apr 1955. Served overseas 284 days. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Oct 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Battery and appointment not known. |
| THOMPSON, Peter | 13217 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Pukehou, Hawkes Bay on 14 Jul 1926. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 19 Jan 1950 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona 26 Aug 1950–17 Jan 1951. He served in Kaniere 18 Jan–24 Aug 1951 and advanced to Able Seaman on 19 Apr 1951. Sent to HMAS Watson 31 Aug–20 Dec 1951. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and gained a Radar Plotter 3rd Class qualification then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 20 Aug 1952 but then reverted to Able Seaman on 31 Jan 1953. RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. Served in Philomel, Irirangi and returned for further training in HMAS Watson 29 Jul 1954–21 Jun 1955 and gained a Radar Plotter 2nd Class qualification on 27 May 1955. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 22 Jun 1955 and completed his engagement. DEE 25 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea (17 Dec 1953). Died Northcote, North Shore, 26 Dec 1995 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. |
| THOMPSON, Raymond | 12918 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wellington 11 Mar 1928. Employed as a truck driver before he entered the RNZN on 3 Feb 1949. After basic and further training he was drafted to Tutira on 10 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 in company with Pukaki as New Zealand’s first response to the North Korean invasion of South Korea. TSFD to Pukaki on 4 Nov 1950 and RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. He was in Philomel and was discharged as unsuitable on 28 Mar 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were both issued on 28 Apr 1975. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM but probably did not qualify for NZDSM (R). |
| THOMPSON, Robert | 13178 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington on 22 Apr 1930. Employed as a truck driver before he entered the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. After extended preliminary training he was drafted to Bellona on 8 Jan–6 Sep 1951. Advanced to Telegraphist on 13 Feb 1951. Drafted to Waiouru 7 Sep 1951 which became Irirangi 30 Oct 1951 and was there until Jan 1953. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jan–24 Apr 1953 for further training and on RTNZ served in Philomel 25 Apr–18 Aug 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist (Local) on the same day and advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 11 Sep 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Rob Thompson stayed in Pukaki until 9 Jan 1955. He completed his engagement in Philomel and was DEE on 12 Oct 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal and was later entitled to NZOSM and NGSM (M). |
| THOMPSON, Ruka | 206954 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 22/04/2054 | Came from Whanganui. Living Kauangaroa, via Fordell, before he enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements circa 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 11 Aug 1952, travelled from Sasebo by two or three-day sea trip and entered Korea circa 15 Aug 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 22 Mar 1954. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington 22 Apr 1954. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, Vance Ross | 207089 | Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAC | 28/01/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Came from Christchurch. Regular Force soldier seconded to Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jan 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Served in 16 Fd Regt and was also able to serve in 1st and 5th Royal Tank Regts. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in overseas one year 159 days. SOS Kayforce 12 Sep 1954 and reposted to Regular Force. Died Brisbane, Australia, 8 Sep 2004. |
| THOMPSON, Walter Arthur (Wattie) | 13273 | Stoker | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin on 12 Nov 1928. He was employed as a metal worker before he entered the RNZN on 25 May 1950 as a Stoker. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 15 Jan 1951–24 Aug 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 Feb 1951. Drafted to Taupo on 28 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951. Shortly after arrival in Japan he was TSFD to the cruiser Belfast 11 Oct 1951–20 Jan 1952. He was then TSFD to Hawea and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 25 Feb 1952. Hawea RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived in Devonport 8 May 1952. He served in Philomel 19 Mar 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 25 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve once again in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He served in Philomel 17 May 1954–17 Jan 1955 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 1 Nov 1954. Served in Black Prince 18 Jan 1955–24 Jul 1956 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955 and to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Nov 1955. He also served in Pukaki and Black Prince again. DEE 24 May 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. After discharge he returned to Dunedin. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| THOMPSON, William James | 70761 | Flight Sergeant | Attached RAF | RNZAF | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Taumarunui on 14 Mar 1919. Was engaged on a Sunderland Armament Equipment Course at Seletar, Singapore, between 15 Jan and 22 May 1953. While engaged on special flying duties with the Far East Flying Boat Wing at Seletar arrangements were made through the Senior Technical Officer to spend a short time at Iwakuni, Japan to gain further experience on Sunderland flying boats. Owing to unforeseen circumstances no return aircraft were available for three weeks. The opportunity was taken to fly on several operational flights round Korean waters to become more familiar with the aircraft, flying as a member of the crew. Died 19 Sep 1992 aged 73 years. |
| THOMSON, Allan Edgar | 8412 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Dunedin on 9 Nov 1922. Employed as a moulder before he entered the RNZN on 12 Oct 1943 as a Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he served in the Waipu (fishing trawler used as a minesweeper) Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 20 Jul 1944. Sent to Britain in Oct 1944. Served in Drake then served in Dolphin the RN Submarine school. Was in Elfin (part of Dolphin) and served in Otway 8 Apr–3 Jul 1945 then back to Dolphin until 22 Aug 1945. He then started his return to NZ and was in Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia) 23 Aug–17 Oct 1945 probably awaiting passage to Auckland. He served in Philomel 18 Oct 1945–21 Feb 1946 then in Tamaki advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 Sep 1947. Granted LWOP 24 May–22 Nov 1949. He returned to Tamaki 23 Nov 1949 and served in Philomel. Drafted to Tutira on 1 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He later served in Bellona 18 Feb 1952–6 Dec 1953 and Hawea Dec 1953–Mar 1955. DEE 10 Nov 1955. He was awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| THOMSON, Darryl Robert | 203907 | Gunner | NZRTU | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Came from Onehunga, Auckland. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 827348, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs B. Crawley (mother), Onehunga. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to the Training & Reinforcement Battery Pool. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 30 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct |
| THOMSON, Donald James | 203642 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Possibly came from Hamilton. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and later promoted through to Sergeant. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 18 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3123 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Putaruru, 13 Jun 2006. |
| THOMSON, Graham Gilbert | 203934 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Came from Huntly? Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1952. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Also served Malaya during the Emergency in D Coy, 1 NZ Regt 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died 1970 aged 41 years. |
| THOMSON, James Hugh | 206825 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 10/04/2054 | Born 24 Augm1927. Came from Manaia. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 Jul 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Jul 1952 and entered Korea circa 9 Jul 1952. TSFD to the NZ Roll and Struck off X(ii) List 22 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2016. |
| THOMSON, Kingsford David (Kingi) | 204509 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 26/02/2054 | Born Waiuku.19 Sep 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce during Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington Aug 1952, on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 23 Aug 1952. Served in the Imjin River area. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. His name is Listed on Nominal Roll No.186 of Kayforce Pers Returning to NZ with an ETD of 20 Feb 1954. RTNZ by air (via Borneo) for medical reasons (Walking) and deplaned Auckland 26 Feb 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jun 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku 12 Jan 2020 aged 91 years. A service to celebrate Kingi’s life was held at the Waiuku Rugby club 17 Jan 2020 followed by a private cremation. |
| THOMSON, Robert Knox Glasgow | 12842 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland on 1 Jan 1919. Entered the RN as a Boy 2nd Class on 14 Nov 1934 with Service No P/JX 143249. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 5 May 1935 at the RN Boys’ School Ganges. He served in Iron Duke, Excellent and was Specially rated on 27 Jan 1936. Drafted to Enterprise (light cruiser) 1 Jul 1936 as an Ordinary Seaman. Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Jul 1937. In 1938 he served in In Victory, Excellent and Courageous (carrier). Drafted to Ark Royal (carrier) 29 Dec 1938. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 21 Mar 1939 later to Acting Petty Officer on 7 Aug 1940. Served in Excellent and Victory and was drafted to Birmingham 27 Jun 1941 (light cruiser) and advanced to Petty Officer on 7 Aug 1941. He stayed in Birmingham until 24 Aug 1943. Served again in Victory and Excellent. He was later stationed in Lanka and Mayina (Ceylon) in Aug 1944–Aug 1945. He returned to Britain and served in several shore stations and was drafted to Liverpool 16 Feb–29 Aug 1948 also served in Phoenecia (Stone Frigate on Malta). Released from the RN on 14 Mar 1949. His WWII awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 3 Jul 1949 as an Able Seaman. Advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan, Philomel, Tutira, Tamaki and Kaniere. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 20 Apr 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Later served in Philomel, Tui, Kiwi and Tamaki where he advanced to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Nov 1954. Drafted to Kaniere on 11 Nov 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. RTNZ on 88 May 1957. He completed his engagement in Tamaki and was discharged to RA on 2Jul 1959. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| THOMSON, Walter Robin | 646960 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 30 Oct 1935. Entered the RNZN as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 24 May 1956. He served in Philomel and Black Prince before he was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 24 May 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he stayed in her until 6 Oct 1958. He also served in Philomel, Black Prince and Lachlan where he advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 2 Nov 1961 but relinquished that rate on 24 Nov 1961. Served in Endeavour 9 Aug 1962–4 Dec 1963 and advanced to Leading Engineering Mechanic on 4 Dec 1964. Discharged Dead on 24 Jul 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM which may have been forwarded to his family. |
| THORN, Colin Grant | 711288 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 19 Apr 1930 Thames Coromandel area. Enlisted Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued onwards to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Embarked Sasebo 12 Apr 1953 for passage to Pusan and entered Korea 14 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in H Troop, 2 Sqn. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Hamilton City, 18 Apr 2005 aged 74 years. Buried in Matamata Cemetery, Matamata. His wife died two years after him and they are buried together. |
| THORN, Peter Alfred | 14599 | Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hokitika on 29 Dec 1938. Employed as an electrical assistant before he entered the RNZN on 28 Jul 1955 as a Junior Recruit. After initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 12 Oct 1955–11 Jul 1956 and advanced to Junior Electrical Mechanic on 30 Mar 1956. Drafted to Black Prince on 12 Jul 1956 as an Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class dating from 29 Jun 1956. Drafted on 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 29 May 1957. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained aboard until drafted to Black Prince on 5 Nov 1958. Discharged BNPS on 17Jun 1959. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| THORNE, Edward Courtney | 11876 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 15/05/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Seatoun, Wellington, on 29 Oct 1923. Educated at Rongotai College and also at Nelson College. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN. He sailed to Britain and entered the RN Naval College at Dartmouth on 15 Jan 1942. He served in Devonshire (heavy cruiser), Hawkins (heavy cruiser) and Redoubt (destroyer) all in the rank of Midshipman. Copy of Media Report QB Hons, 6 Jun 1975. To be a companion of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the Bath (CB). “Rear Admiral Thorne joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1941. His subsequent war service was as a junior officer in ships of the royal Navy in the European Theatre. On return to NZ in 1945 he served as a Lieutenant in ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy until 1948 when he returned to the UK for training as a Communications Specialist. He subsequently had sea command of three Royal New Zealand Naval Ships, HMNZS Pukaki (1955–1956), HMNZS Otago (1963–65) and HMNZS Waikato (1966–68). Rear Admiral Thorn attended the Royal Naval Staff College in 1956/57 and the Imperial Defence College in 1966. In December 1968 Rear Admiral Thorne was appointed Head of the New Zealand Defence Liaison Staff in London in the rank of commodore. Amongst his other duties in this appointment he was responsible for the co-ordination of all arrangement relating to the building, launching and commissioning of HMNZS Canterbury. In this assignment he displayed a dedicated, competent and energetic approach to the successful completion of this important Defence project. Rear Admiral Thorn was appointed Commander of the British Empire in 1972 and in July of that year was appointed Chief of the Naval Staff. During his period as the Chief of the Naval Staff Rear Admiral Thorne has been instrumental in bringing several important Defence projects to their successful conclusion. The Royal New Zealand Navy Mururoa operation arising from the Government’s policy in respect of the French nuclear tests, the replacement of the aging fishery protection motor launches by four patrol boats and the negotiation for the replacement of HMNZS Lachlan by HMNZS Monowai being three typical achievements. In all his appointments Rear Admiral Thorne has by his forceful leadership and exacting professional standards been an inspiration to all those associated with him. His long and distinguished service has brought great credit to the Royal New Zealand Navy both at home and overseas.” He served in Malayan and Korean waters in Pukaki as a Lieutenant Commander and was promoted to Commander on 31 Dec 1955 during the third deployment of this ship to this theatre., sailing from Auckland on 25 Apr 1955 and RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Awarded CB, CBE, 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died in Wellington on 23 Oct 2013 aged 90 years. |
| THORNE, Guilford Charles (Happy) | 204409 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/12/2052 | 22/06/2054 | Born 13 May 1920. Came from Dargaville. Served in 18 Bty, Mt Victoria, Devonport before enlisting in 2 NZEF. Served in 18 Inf Bn 1st Echelon with serve No.31406. After WWII he was employed as a Warehouseman. Attested as a Gunner in Kayforce replacement. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned 11 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with three other New Zealanders. Gunners H.D. Webb, T.N. Stonell and P. Hepi. Emplaned as a Bombardier at Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3128 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Dargaville. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 17 Jul 1997 aged 77 years. Buried RSA section Tuakau Cemetery, Tuakau, Waikato. |
| THORNER, Albert Roy | 206215 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born St Helen’s Hospital Wellington 26 Aug 1926. He was a member of the Air training Corps for approx 18 months. Served in BCOF (Jayforce), Japan. 815494, Private, Infantry Corps. Farm Hand from Upper Hutt. Next-of-kin Mrs G.I. Thorner (mother) Upper Hutt. Embarked 30Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. RTNZ 27 Aug 1947 and was discharged 2 Oct 1947. Employed as a driver for Central Wood & Coal Co, Upper Hutt. Attested in KMB 31 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while under training in Waiouru Camp 4 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Photographed touching up the Commonwealth markings on his truck. While in Korea applied for regular enlistment in the Army. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 23 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey to deplane Wellington 19 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1952. Died Lower Hutt, 11 Sep 1995 aged 69 years. His family later claimed his further awards NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM, KWSM and Republic of Korea Presidential Citation in 2011. |
| THORPE, Alec Robert (Ben) | 211068 | Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Lower Hutt 12 Dec 1928. Attested 2 Dec 1952 for service in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for passage to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Radio operator, Served in H Troop, 2 Sqn, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Was the Radio operator for Commander Royal Artillery (CRA). Served in various areas in Korea. Promoted through to Sergeant during his service in Korea. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3130 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Otaki. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Dec 1954. Living at Petone, Lower Hutt in Nov 2000. Ben was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Brother of James Thorpe (RNZN). Died Paraparaumu 7 Aug 2015 aged 86 years. |
| THORPE, Douglas Arnold | 14599 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Woodstock, Hokitika on 19 Nov 1935. He was a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 25 Sep 1954 as a Junior Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus 28 Dec 1952–14 Aug 1953 for further trade related training. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 15 Aug 1953–1 Mar 1954 and was drafted to Bellona on 2 Mar 1954. Advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 30 Jun 1954. Drafted to Black Prince 15 Sep 1954 followed by Tamaki 22 Mar 1956 and was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he stayed in her until drafted to Black Prince 23 Sep 1958. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 7 Dec 1958. He then served in Irirangi, Philomel, Royalist and was DEE on 18 Nov 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| THORPE, James Richard (Jim or Thorpy) | 13274 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Otaki 22 Sep 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN 25 Feb 1950. After basic naval training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Kaniere 15 Jan 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 Apr 1951. Drafted to Taupo 24 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korea. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served in Belfast (last of the British 'big gun' cruisers) now a floating museum moored on the Thames at London. Part of the reason for Thorpy being on Belfast was to complete his Auxiliary Watchkeeping Certificate for Petty Officer Mechanical (Engine Room). Belfast was often involved in bombarding North Korean positions. Often sheltered behind Paeyong Do Island. Returned from one patrol and off loaded 520 empty 6-inch shell cases. Normal procedure was to fire 30 rounds which were observed, then fire another 30 rounds. RTNZ in Hawea via Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Waverley in Nov 2003. Brother of Alec Robert (Ben) Thorpe, RNZ Sigs. Revisited Korea in 2008 with his daughter and went into one of the tunnels the North Koreans had been attempting to tunnel under the Demilitarised Zone. Four of these tunnels had been discovered by the South Koreans. Died Waverley 26 Jul 2916 aged 83 years. |
| THORSTENSEN, Rex Neil | 206843 | Sergeant | ? | RNZ Provost Corps | 14/07/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Came from Wellington. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Served in Military Police. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Died 30 Oct 2005. |
| THROLL, John | 11558 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Auckland, on 16 Feb 1929. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker. He served in Philomel 8 Oct 1947–20 Jan 1948 then served in Bellona 21 Jan 1948–1 Aug 1949. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 May 1948. Drafted to Taupo on 1 Feb 1950 and sailed with Hawea to serve with the British Mediterranean Fleet while two RN frigates HMS St Austell Bay and HMS Veryan Bay came to NZ. On RTNZ in Nov 1950 he stayed in Taupo then served in Philomel 27 Feb–17 May 1951. Served in Tamaki 18 May–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 28 Dec 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Reverted to Stoker Mechanic on 31 Jul 1952 and re-advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 28 Dec 1953. Rotoiti RTNZ on 10 Mar 1953 and he remained aboard until 16 Jul 1953. DEE on 16 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| THURSTON, Francis Robert (Bob) | 206576 | Signalman | Div Sigs, G Troop | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Taihape 23 Nov 1928. Previous service in the Air Training Corps in Wellington during 1944–45. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and then travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan. Served in G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Sqn and also HQ 16 Fd Regt. He wrote: “I arrived in Korea in time for Operation Commando and left two years later after the Battles of the Hook. I spent that time in ‘G’ Sigs Troop with RHQ 16th NZ Field Regiment when not on leave or in hospital. The area we were in was held by the units of the 1st Commonwealth Division and was north of the Imjin River which had to be crossed by any of three bridges named after ducks, namely WIDGEON (on the west), TEAL (in the centre) and PINTAIL (on the east). On the right of our (1 Comwel Div) area was a big-g-g hill named MARYANGSAN and another larger hill named KOWANGSAN or LITTLE GIBRALTAR or HILL 355. These were the objects of the attack of Operation Commando in 1951. On our left flank was the valley of the SAMICHON River which became the scene of the repeated Chinese attacks on ‘The HOOK’ in 1953 just prior to the cease fire. Beyond the SAMICHON were the villages of PANMUNJOM and KAESONG where the cease-fire negotiations were (and still are) being held. This site was identified by a single barrage balloon during the day and a solitary searchlight pointing straight up during the night. There were no civilians or villagers in this area. They had all been evacuated and their houses destroyed. Our supply routes from Seoul were through the villages of UIJONBU and TONGDUCHON. Our flanking units were a South Korean Division on our right and a US Marine Division on our left. In our area were hills and hills and hills. When I arrived in Korea in 1951 I was posted as a driver and employed as a driver of the 16th Fd RHQ Command Post Truck, a covered in van containing the HQ of the Regiment. As this vehicle was stationery most of the time I was additionally employed on shift work as a telephone switch-board operator. About halfway through my tour I was re-deployed as a linesman throughout the whole divisional area.” Medically evacuated to MASH 8228 with fever. RTNZ in HMNZS Hawea via Hong Kong. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1953. Joined Australian Regular Army 1957. Qualified on SAS Basic Parachute Course at RAAF Williamstown 8 Nov 1957. Served in 1st Australian SAS 1957–63. Served in ‘Malay Peninsula’ and Borneo with 3 Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) 1963–65. Served in South Vietnam with 1st Australian Mobile Advisory Team 1967–68. Wounded in Action 25 Jan 1968 at Lo Gom, South Vietnam (during the Tet Offensive). 4th Cadet Bde 1970–74. Adelaide University Regt 1970–74, HQ 4th Military District 1974–77. Awarded NZOSM, Australian Active Service Medal 1945–75 clasps ‘Malaysia’, ‘Vietnam’, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, General Service Medal 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’, Vietnam Medal, Australian Service Medal 1945–75 clasps ‘Thailand–Malaysia Border’, ‘Papua-New Guinea’, Australian Defence Force Service Medal with first clasp. Australian National Medal with first clasp. Vietnamese Campaign Medal and KWSM. Living in Parilla, South Australia in Nov 2000. Died Parilla, South Australia circa Mar 2014 aged 85 years. |
| THURSTON, Walter Lincoln | 206109 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born 23 June 1922. Came from Featherston? His name is shown as a Gunner, NZA, with Service No 449155 in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.12 p.193 as a farmhand from Masterton. His name is also shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.15 p.142 as a farmhand from Masterton with his father Mr W.E. Thurston as his Next of Kin. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight on R.M.A. Aranui ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3132 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Featherston. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1952. Died 2020. |
| TIA, Tanu Ngaro | 204391 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Born 10 Nov 1919, Kamo, Northland? Previous service in the Army. He was working for Korea Parakao Timber Coy, via Whangarei before he enlisted in Kayforce as a Kayforce Replacement circa 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned at Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Entered Japan 4 Jun 1952. Posted to RNZA and served in 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died 16 Feb 1994. Buried Kaurihohore Cemetery, Kamo, Northland. |
| TIERNEY, James Ivan Lawrence | 208890 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Served in BCOF, Japan. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.133 as 653069, Private, 2 Bn. Factory Hand from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs R.M. Phillips (mother) Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements circa 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Jun 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. RTNZ by air from Brisbane to deplane Auckland 24 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 7). Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and NZGSM (K). Died Taradale, 24 Nov 2000. |
| TIHIWI, T | 211298 | Signalman | ? | RNZ Sigs | 06/05/2053 | 05/12/2053 | Came from Lyttelton. Regular Force soldier from Southern Military District selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a transport NCO attached to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. His name is shown in Part II ROs for RTNZ for emplanement 1 Dec 1952. Deplaned NZ 5 Dec 1953 but he has not been found in a Personal Record Card giving dates of travel to Japan and RTNZ from Korea. Not shown in AWMM Cenotaph either. Served overseas 211 days. Reposted to Regular Force. |
| TIKAO, Edward Pohau | 34093 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/05/2053 | 21/07/2054 | Born 20 Nov 1926. Came from Lyttelton. Regular Force soldier from Southern Military District selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a transport NCO attached to RNZASC. Emplaned Wellington 6 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 9 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ. SOS Kayforce 28 Aug 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died Christchurch, 22 May 1997 aged 71 years. |
| TILTON-MIST, Jack William | 206719 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 10/10/2052 | Born Blean, Kent, England 1925 to William Tilton-Mist and his wife Lilian Margaret (Peggy) nee Smyth. Came from Whanganui. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on or about 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington on 19 Apr 1952 to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but how employed not known. Applied for a compassionate discharge which was approved. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Oct 1952 for RTNZ and compassionate discharge via Australia. Deplaned Wellington 10 Oct 1954. Served overseas 175 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined Regular Force. Died Napier, Hawkes Bay 19 Aug 1962 aged 37 years. |
| TIMLIN, Roy Boothby | 816005 | Cook (Officers) | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Port Chalmers, Dunedin on 21 May 1933. Employed as a letterpress machinist in Christchurch before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as an Assistant Steward. After initial training in Tamaki he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 13 Aug–22 Nov 1954 for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, then Hawea and was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 26 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Steward on 3 Jun 1956 and RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He remained in Pukaki until drafted to Irirangi on 14 Aug 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local) on 21 Feb 1957. Drafted to Philomel 4 Apr 1957 and reverted to Steward. Later served in Stawell, Philomel, Irirangi, Endeavour and Tamaki. DEE 2 Jun 1962. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TIMMINS, Brian Desmond | 9142 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Auckland on 16 Jan 1928. Farmhand. Entered Tamaki as a Boy 2nd Class and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Jun 1944. Entered in the RNZN for a 12-year engagement, reduced to six-years on 1 Apr 1946. Drafted to Gambia on 11 Feb 1945–22 Jan 1946. It is possible that he was in the ship when the Japanese damaged HMS Ulster (destroyer) when Gambia towed her from Okinawa area to Leyte Gulf, a journey of 760 miles at 8 knots which took three-days. They were fortunate not to be found by the Japanese and further damaged or destroyed. Gambia returned to the area and carried out bombardments of the Sakishima islands. Gambia was in Tokyo Bay on 2 Sep 1945 for the signing of the Japanese Surrender. She later assisted with the recovery and embarkation of allied Military personnel and later assisted with the evacuation of released POWs. Advanced to O Telegraphist on 16 Jan 1946. He returned to Philomel 23 Jan 1946 and was drafted to Waiouru (later Irirangi) on 15 Aug 1946. Advanced to Telegraphist while in Waiouru (DTBR). In 1949 he served in Bellona, Waiouru, Bellona, Philomel, HMAS Cerberus to attend a course and Philomel 23 Dec 1949–26 Jan 1950. Drafted to Tutira 27 Jan 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 5 Jul 1950. Tutira RTNZ on 30 May 1951. He served in Philomel and Waiouru from 7 Aug 1951 until DEE on 31 Mar 1952. His medallic awards may include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TIMMO, Trevor Horace | 208052 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born 27 May 1925 possibly Auckland. Served 2 Bn Auckland Regt. Pre 1942 he was living in Katikati with his father Mr Timmo C/- Ellis & Burnand, Mangapehi. Served with Kiwi Force 27 Dec 1942. Served in New Caledonia and Solomon Islands. In 1943 was known to be in 34 Army Troops Coy NZE. RTNZ 12 Jul 1944. Discharged. Labourer for Nugget Polish Co, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC before embarkation. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 21 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 22 Sep 1951 for the sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 24 Sep 1951. On arrival in Korea served in B Platoon, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Kayforce overseas one year 138 days. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jul 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TIMOTHY, Arthur Pomare | 817346 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born 15 Apr 1931. Came from Little River, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements about 2 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 7 Jun 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Not known how he was employed in Korea. M/O 10 Tpt Co to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 169 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3134 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Little River, Banks Peninsula. Died Porirua, 16 Mar 1994. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TIMPANY, Basil Herbert | 208412 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Entered Korea 20 or 24 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 30 Oct 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. May be brother of Nigel James Archibald Timpany (consecutive service numbers). Went overseas together and came home on the same flights. Died Invercargill 19 May 2017. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Similar age to his brother q.v. |
| TIMPANY, Nigel James Archibald (Archie) | 208413 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Makarewa, Southland 18 Feb 1925. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington on MV Wanganella 31 Jan 1952 for Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Attended NCO school at HQ RASC 10 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Oct 1953. May be brother of Basil Herbert Timpany (consecutive service numbers). Went overseas together and came home on the same flights. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Winton, 19 May 2017, aged 92 years. |
| TIMPERLEY, Norman Edward | 203767 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Kawaka, Northland 29 Nov 1921. Came from Whangarei. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.9, p.399. This shows he was a farmer from Towai, Whangarei and served as 248000 Private, 37 Bn. The battalion, formed in Burnham Camp, sailed from Lyttelton 10 Jan 1942 to Wellington, travelled by train to Auckland and boarded the Rangatira 11 Jan 1942 and sailed for Fiji 7.30pm. Disembarked Lautoka 14 Jan 1942. During its service in Fiji it was part of 14 Brigade, RTNZ 13 Aug 1942. The battalion re-embarked and the majority sailed from Auckland 29 Dec 1942 for New Caledonia. He may have served on Vella Lavella and on Nissan Islands. RTNZ 1945. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Fd Regt Pool. Bulldozer driver. Emplaned 10 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight Ararangi at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Okaihau, North Auckland 8 Apr 2008 aged 86 years. |
| TIMU, Peter | 13275 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Hastings on 24 Dec 1931. Employed as a contractor before he entered the RNZN on 25 May 1950 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Kaniere 15 Jan–24 Aug 1951 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 May 1952. He then served in Bellona then Philomel, advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 25 May 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he RUN the next day. He was recovered on 20 Mar 1954 and returned to Kaniere. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince on 6 Oct 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955, to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) (Local) on 13 Sep 1956 and to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 1 Jul 1957. He later served in Lachlan, Black Prince, Pukaki, Philomel x2 and Rotoiti x2. Advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 7 Feb 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal late 1953. DEE 24 May 1962. Later became a bus driver. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Te Atatu, Auckland, on 1 Apr 2004 aged 73 years. |
| TIMU, Sam | 211297 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/12/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born in Hastings, Hawkes Bay during 1929 to Sam Timu and Orewa Rewi, Came from Wairoa, East Coast. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Dec 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas from Sydney to Iwakuni via Port Moresby and Manila. Deplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953, entered Korea 21 Dec 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs including Breaking out of Camp. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Passed away 1992. |
| TINDLE, Brian B | 13180 | Writer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton 9 Sep 1931. Employed as a clerk before he enlisted in the RNZN as Probationary Writer 27 Oct 1949. Most of his service was in Tamaki, Philomel and at Irirangi. However he was drafted to Taupo 28 Aug 1951, the day before the ship left NZ for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but remained with the ship until 25 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 10 Oct 1955. Died Papakura, 11 Feb 2000 aged 69 years. Awarded NZOSM and KWSM after he died. |
| TINDLE, Ross | 204027 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 04/03/2053 | Born 20 Nov 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to Div Sigs Sqn which later became known as 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney and discharge. Completed the journey by Teal flying boat from Sydney to Evans Bay Wellington and deplaned 4 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Apr 1953. Later involved with Ross Tindle Motors. Living in Tuakau in Nov 2000. Died Lower Hutt, 13 Jan 2002 aged 72 years. |
| TINSLEY, Walter John (Wally) | 203581 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/08/2053 | Born 14 Oct 1919. Came from Ponsonby, Auckland. Served during WWII. His name is listed in Embarkation Roll for previous service in 2 NZEF, 7 Fd Company and 5 Field Park Company, NZE (service Number 203581) in Italy and then in BCOF Japan. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and after training Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Served as a Gunner (Artillery signals) in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni on 7 May 1952 for RTNZ for furlough and deplaned NZ on 10 May 1952. After leave mainly in Auckland he re-emplaned for Korea on 30 Jun 1952. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Nov 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Joined Regular Force. Served in Malaya 1957–59, 9 platoon, C Coy, 1 NZ Regt as at 14 Jan 1959. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Living in Palmerston North circa 1974. (Changed name from Jack to Walter Tinsley.) Died peacefully on Dec 24, 2011 at Carter House, Te Puke aged 92 years. Sadly missed by all his friends. A service for Wally will be held at the Te Puke RSA Te Puke on Thursday Dec 29, at 11am followed by interment in the New Te Puke Cemetery. |
| TIPPETT, Graham John | 969382 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Invercargill 5 Jul 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea circa 4 Sep and M/I to his unit 6 Sep 1953. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 May 1955. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Australia. Deplaned Harewood 2 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 280 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to his former Territorial Force unit. Died Invercargill 30 Mar 2009 aged 76 years. |
| TOA, Victor Wiki | 593677 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born 19 Oct 1931. Living in Gore before enlisting in Kayforce. Serving TF soldier. Possibly in Otago Southland Regt. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 as Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, 9 Jan 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Wellington. Served overseas one year 46 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1954 and posted to a Territorial Force Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Palmerston North 24 Oct 1997 aged 66 years. |
| TOBIN, John O'Hara | 13604 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Christchurch 10 Nov 1932. Midshipman based in Maori London on 1 May 1952. Acting Sub-Lieutenant in Maori on 1 Sep 1953.Under training in the UK. Left UK in Birmingham for SE Asia and Korea in May 1952 and travelled via the Mediterranean, Suez Canal and Singapore. This 9,000-ton cruiser was armed with 12 six-inch guns and had a maximum speed of 32 knots with a range of 9,000 nautical miles. Returned to the UK during Dec 1953 on Asturias (troopship) and RTNZ as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1955. Appointed to and served in Royalist during the Second Commission of the ship in Malayan, Japanese and Korean waters during the Emergency in 1957–58. Sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 16 May 1963. Served in the NZDLS, Singapore during Confrontation 1964–66. At Wakefield (Naval HQ, Wellington) in Feb 1964. Qualified on the Long Aircraft Direction and A.I.O. Course and was an officer of the Seamen Specialisation during or prior to 1966. Commanded Waikato as Commander. His GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ was sent for naming 18 Dec 1979. Later Captain. Retired 10 Dec 1985. Appointed OBE (Mil) QB Hons 1985. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal. UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), GSM1962 (‘Malay Peninsula’), NZAFA, NZDSM and KWSM. Had brother in the NZ Army (RNZA) for a while. |
| TOCKER, Derek Howard | 204304 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 25/11/2053 | Born 2 Jan 1930. Came from Ohakune? Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement 10 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA while undergoing training. Emplaned 3 May 1952 Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan arriving 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to his unit 12 May 1952. Had the odd breach of military discipline resulting in 5 days CB. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Auckland 25 Nov 1953 from Teal flight at ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 206 days. SOS Kayforce 21 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3142 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ohakune. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2001. |
| TOCKER, Francis Albert | 206026 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Raetihi 7 Feb 1924. Served in 2 NZEF in later part of the war. Posted to RNZA while in Training for Korea. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Was in NZRTU for a short while than posted to 16 Fd Regt. He was posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in the unit to north of Pusan and back to the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 7 May 1952. Served overseas one year 148 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1952 and enlisted in the Regular Force. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Discharged 9 May 1975. Died Whanganui, buried Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui 30 Sep 1988. |
| TOCKER, Roy | 6335 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Waipawa, Hawkes Bay 19 Mar 1926. Was a grocer’s assistant before joining the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 14 Dec 1942. Drafted to Leander on 31 Jul 1943 and was rated Boy 1st Class when he crossed the equator for the first time. TSFD to Achilles 8 Jan 1944. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 19 Mar 1944 and stayed with that ship until 18 May 1946. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Dec 1944. Was a crew member when the ship was returned to the UK Jul to Sep 1946. While in the UK he also served in Valkyrie and advanced Radio (Radar) mechanics school and at Dryad the RN Maritime Warfare School. He was in the crew that brought Bellona back to this country. Advanced to APO in Bellona on 1 Mar 1948. Spent time in Philomel and HMAS Watson before being drafted to Hawea 22 Mar 1950–10 Mar 1952. Sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Was in Hawea’s cutter when it was swamped during treacherous conditions in the Han River. While trying to free the cutter Petty Officer Tocker and Able Seaman McKenzie were thrown into the water and carried off downstream. It was nearly an hour later before they were pulled from the water by a cutter from HMS Amethyst. Discharged to Shore Engagement Expired 31 Oct 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Joined the NZ Merchant Service and was based in Nelson on the ship Rata until discharged on 30 Sep 1956. In Apr 1959 he was attested for service in the Army and it appears that he engaged to go to Malaya with the NZ Regt. However he was discharged on 7 Dec 1959. Died Waipukurau 17 Jun 1988 aged 59 years. Buried the Waipawa Ex-serviceman's Cemetery. |
| TODD, Owen Gordon | 204199 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 11/11/2053 | Attested circa 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney 5 Mar 1952 on HMT Devonshire for travel to Kure, Japan. disembarking 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt but little info regarding appointment and rank. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 11 Nov 1953 from Teal flight. Ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3143 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TODD, T S | 0 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Came from Christchurch. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Have not located this man in any Army Personal Record Cards. One is left wondering if this US Divisional Certificate was issued to the wrong person or it was not noted at the time. This listing shows 20 recipients of these certificates. See also Gunner TOIA. |
| TODD, Thomas John | 208593 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born Belfast, Northern Ireland 4 Dec 1923. Five years previous service in the British Army, during WWII. Postal worker, Dunedin. Came from Opawa, Christchurch. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sidney. Completed the journey through Port Moresby and Guam to Japan by Qantas deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. He requested an extension to his service in Korea and was granted a further 12–month extension. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 332 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Aug 1954. Died Paraparaumu, 13 Nov 2006 aged 82 years. |
| TODD, William Andrew (Bill) | 208615 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born Pukemaori, Southland 6 Oct 1928. Came from Tuatapere. Enlisted when first called for in 1950. Emplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Dog Troop, 162 Bty. He was involved in the fight for Hill 156 and Hill 355. Slightly wounded in 1952. Played in Regimental sports and in top rugby team. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Aug 1954. Living on Dipton RD, Southland in 2005. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Dipton, Southland 2005. Died Invercargill 30 Mar 2010, after a long battle with illness aged 81 years. |
| TOFT, Terrence John (Terry) | 206110 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Wellington 1928. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier and then to Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby to Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. Returned to Karaka Bay Wellington. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Went to live in Australia at Dundowran Beach, Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Died peacefully there on 18 Dec 2013 aged 85 years. |
| TOFTS, Mervyn James | 14653 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Wellington on 3 Jan 1934. Employed as a farmhand before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His training was conducted in both Tamaki and Philomel, but he changed to Ordinary Seaman on 14 Sep 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 25 Nov 1953–20 Sep 1954. Served in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and he remained in her until Aug 1956. He then served in Philomel and In Irirangi and was drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in her until 1 Dec 1958. He then served in Tamaki then Lachlan 28 Sep 1959–6 Jan 1961. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Later became a freezing worker and lived in Eltham, Taranaki. |
| TOHILL, Alphonso John | 208942 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 23/05/2055 | Born 18 Sep 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 23 Jun 1953. After training in Waiouru emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Later attached to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit. M/O from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit to Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 May 1955 and deplaned NZ 23 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Dunedin 7 May 1988 aged 58 years. |
| TOHOVAKA, John Brown | 204564 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | May have been born in Niue, on 5 Aug 1927. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt promoted Lance Bombardier while serving in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight at ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Ellerslie Garden Hospital, Mt Wellington (Auckland) 14 Jul 2011. Buried Manukau Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Puhinui Road Papatoetoe. Died 2011. |
| TOIA, James | 204510 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/09/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Came from Waimate North. Enlisted circa 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1952 on Teal flight from to Sydney. Completed journey by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/I to 1Comwel Div Sig Regt from NZRTU on 17 Dec 52. d. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 31Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| TOIA, Peter Barnabus | 204517 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born 11 Jun 1931. Came from Avondale, Auckland. Enlisted circa 3 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but employment not known. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 236 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3163 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Avondale, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. See Gunner T.S. TODD. Misspelt TOYA on Army Personal Record Cards. Died 1987. |
| TOKOTAUA, Etu | 206577 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA? | 02/08/2051 | 04/09/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He then travelled from Sasebo by a three-day boat trip to enter Korea at Pusan. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Nov 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3151 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to and address at Tarata, via Inglewood. Strongly possible to be brother of Tainui Tokotaua q.v. |
| TOKOTAUA, Tainui | 206720 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 12/03/2054 | Born Kaponga, South Taranaki, 16 Feb 1929. Came from Inglewood, Taranaki. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 818408, Private, Maori Bn. Labourer from Inglewood. Next-of-kin Mrs V. Tokotaua (mother) Tarata, Inglewood. Enlisted circa10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flying-boat flight to Sydney Australia. Travelled from Sydney to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight via Darwin and Manila to Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked SS Taiyuan on 18 Feb 1954 for travel from Japan to Australia and flew from Sydney to RTNZ deplaning Auckland on 12 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3151 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address at Tarata, via Inglewood. May be brother of Etu Tokotaua. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tarata Taranaki 12 Jul 1990 aged 61 years. |
| TOMBLESON, David Derrik | 206265 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Oeo, Taranaki 13 Jul 1929. Carpenter from Hawera. Attested 29 Aug 1950. Joined Kayforce “to fight with anyone who'll fight the Communists”. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1952. Went initially to Hawera. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living in Levin in Nov 2000. Died Levin 20 May 2008 aged 77 years. Buried Levin Avenue Cemetery |
| TOMES, Robert George | 207681 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/04/2054 | Born Yaldhurst, Christchurch, 22 Aug 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF and RNZAF. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. RTNZ as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Came from Christchurch. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3153 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 28 Jun 1983 aged 59 years. |
| TOMICH, Glen Hardman | 7107 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Paeroa on 26 Oct 1924. First entered the RNZN on 2 May 1943. Served in Nimrod a World War II anti-submarine training base located in Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland. He served there as Acting Able Seaman the Royal Navy's ASDIC instruction and accommodation centre, also served in Eskimo (destroyer) in the Burma area mid-1945. Discharged at the end of the war. Fireman for New Zealand Railways before re-entering the RNZN for two years 9 Mar 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 to 16 Oct 1951 and served in that ship in Korean waters until he was TSFD to Rotoiti 17 Oct–21 Nov 1951 for the last part of that deployment of that ship in Korean waters until when the ship returned to NZ. DEE 8 Mar 1952. Discharged after serving in Korean waters. NZ Railways wanted his return as they were short of qualified firemen and he was directed (by the Naval Board) to report to the Locomotive Foreman at Auckland. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Went to Otumoetai near Tauranga. Died Tauranga 21 Aug 2010 aged 85 years. |
| TOMLINS, Broughton Te Akonga | 578518 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce about 16 Mar 1954. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and may have TSFD to RNZASC when 16 Fd Was Brought home to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1956 and posted to Territorial Force Unit. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Joined Regular Force. Enlisted 1 Aug 1957 in 1 NZ Regt, Regular Force. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington and disembarked at Singapore 15 Dec 1957. M/I to Nee Soon Garrison. Then moved to Kota Tinggi. Embarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and RTNZ on TSS Captain Cook 10 Dec 1959 disembarking at Wellington. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Served in Malaya. B Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Living in Hastings in Nov 2000. Was at the NZ Regt Reunion Nov 2020 in Linton Camp. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| TOMLINSON, Gerard Noel | 711761 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 06/10/2054 | Born Feilding 21 Oct 1936. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements circa 28 Jan 1953. M ay have enlisted underage but with parent’s consent. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 25 Jun 1953 and posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 30 Oct 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll (Compassionate). Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Apr 1954 for compassionate RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1954. Returned to Whanganui. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 30 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3155 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address at Castlecliff, Whanganui May have been awarded UN Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM and possibly KWSM. Died Gisborne 13 Jan 1975 aged 39 years. |
| TOMLINSON, Richard James | 208546 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 04/03/2053 | Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Enlisted as Kayforce Replacement 10 Jan 1952. Posted to RNZA while undergoing training. Emplaned 3 May 1952 Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney and by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll circa 10 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney and discharge. Completed the journey by Teal flying boat from Sydney to Evans Bay Wellington and deplaned 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Christchurch 26 Oct 2021 aged 92 years. |
| TOMS, Geoffrey Donald | 15611 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 5 Jun 1925. Entered the Royal Marines, Portsmouth Division on 12 May 1943 as a Marine. Posted to Howe (battleship) 21 Apr 1944–13 Mar 1946 and was promoted to Marine 1 on 12 Sep 1944. His service in Howe included service in the Indian Ocean and with the British Pacific Fleet in the Pacific Ocean. He served in ships and on shore stations including Nigeria 5 Oct 1946–8 Jun 1948. He served in the RM Barracks Stonehouse, the RM Barracks Eastney and in Group HQ all in Portsmouth. He was then posted to Bermuda 2 Oct 1950–1 Aug 1952 then to Afrikander (South Africa) 2 Aug 1953–20 Mar 1953. He then returned to Britain and to the RM Barracks at Eastney. He was in the RM Commando School 19 May 1953–17 Nov 1954 and was then with 43 Commando RM. Released from RM on 4 Jun 1955. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, ‘Pacific’ clasp and the war Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 4 Aug 1955 as a Steward. On arrival in NZ served in Philomel then Hawea, Kiwi, where he advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local) on 24 Jul 1956 but relinquished this rate when drafted to Black Prince. Drafted on 8 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Singapore and Malayan waters. Several cooks and stewards were replaced in Singapore by Chinese from RN Hong Kong station and as one who was replaced he was held in Terror awaiting passage back to NZ. Advanced to Leading Steward on 9 Aug 1957. He served in Malayan waters but did not serve in the Japanese or Korean area. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and later served in Royalist and Tamaki. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 5 Mar 1959. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward on 1 Dec 1962. He also served in Otago, Royalist again and Rotoiti. He returned to Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Steward on 1 Dec 1963. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer Steward (Local) on 18 Mar 1965 and to Chief Petty Officer Steward on 1 Feb 1966. He served in Blackpool 6 Jun 1966 and was Discharged to RA on 17 Sep 1967. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM (R). |
| TONER, Eric Samuel | 14288 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Petone, Wellington, on 13 Mar 1922. He was an upholsterer and a member of the RNVR on 18 Oct 1938 serving in Wellington (Grimsby-class sloop) before he entered the NZ Division of the RN being called for Mobilised Service in the RNVR on 6 May 1940 as an Ordinary Seaman. He served in Philomel II (the Navy Office in Wellington) 6 May–29 Aug 1940 and advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Jul 1940. Drafted to Monowai (Armed merchant cruiser) 30 Aug 1940–21 Jul 1941 and made several voyages in near NZ waters mainly as an escort for tankers, freighter and passenger liners and acted also as a troop carrier. He served in Philomel 1 Aug 1941–27 Mar 1943. He was again drafted to Monowai on and sailed in her to Britain. He served in Drake 18 Jun–17 Sep 1943 and was then drafted to Gambia on 23 Sep 1943 the day after she was commissioned into the RNZN. Gambia served with the British Pacific Fleet and participated in several attacks on Japanese positions throughout the Pacific. She also saw action off Okinawa, Formosa and the Japanese mainland and was under attack by Japanese aircraft at the time of the ceasefire. He returned to Philomel 5 Nov 1945 and was discharged 15 Jan 1946 at the end of his engagement. Re-entered the RNZN as an Able Seaman in Philomel on 15 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea on 29 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 10 Jul 1953, Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. He served in Philomel 10 Nov 1954–6 Jun 1954 and was discharged PUNS on 26 Jun 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt, 5 Jun 1996 aged 74 years. |
| TONGE, Edward Charles | 12075 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Newton, Auckland, 11 Aug 1927. Panel beater before joining RNZN. Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman on 27 May 1948 and underwent initial training in Tamaki. First sea service was in Pukaki 8 Feb 1948 to 4 Apr 1950. Advanced to Able Seaman 27 Oct 1949. Attended courses at HMAS Watson for four months in 1950. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived in Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince. DEE 26 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, ER II Coronation Medal 1953 and KWSM. Died Whangarei, 8 Aug 2006 aged 79. |
| TOOMAN, Keith Leon | 11560 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 29 Oct 1927. Labourer. Enlisted in the RNZN for a six-year engagement on 17 Jul 1947 and was granted the rate of Stoker 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona from 21 Jan 1948 to 2 Sep 1949 during which time he advanced to Stoker Mechanic 17 Jun 1948. Drafted to Tutira 16 Feb 1950 and Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic sometime during that service and to Leading Stoker Mechanic 14 Feb 1951. RTNZ 30 May 1951. Later served in Tui. DEE 16 Jul 1953. A Korea Medal 1950–53 and UN Korea Medal 1950–53 named to: ‘K.L. TOOMAN L.S.M. N.Z.11560’ was sold on TradeMe 26 Sep 12 with British War Medal 1914–18 and Victory Medal 1914–19. Named to 55258 RFLM J. TOOMAN. N.Z.E.F. |
| TOPPING, William | 13850 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Horwich, Lancashire, UK, on 15 Jun 1919. Employed as a rubber builder and finisher before he entered the RN under the N.S.A.F. on 4 Dec 1941 as an Ordinary Signalman with Service Number D/JX310267. He served in Royal Arthur, Pembroke and was then in Proserpine, at Lyness, Orkney. Advanced to Signalman on 3 Sep 1942. He returned to Pembroke on 5 Mar 1943 and was drafted to Dittany (Flower-class sloop) on 6 Apr 1943–3 Jul 1944. This vessel was commissioned in Canada and he was in the crew that brought her to the UK. Dittany served from bases in the UK and then operated from Malta. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) 2 Apr 1944. Drafted to Willowherb (Flower-class sloop) 4 Jul 1944 also based in Malta returning to Pembroke IV on 11 Jun 1945. Drafted to Brilliant (destroyer) on 8 Sep 1945 and was released from the RN on 25 Apr 1946. His WWII service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN as a Signaller at Maori on 27 Jun 1952. He was in Pembroke and Mercury brushing up on signal skills while waiting passage to NZ. Drafted on 12 Oct 1952 to Bellona which was in Britain and came to NZ in her arriving at Auckland on 14 Dec 1952. He served in Philomel, Black Prince, Wakefield and Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 15 Mar 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He served in Wakefield and advanced to Leading Signalman on 15 Mar 1956 and returned to Philomel on 2 May 1958. He travelled back to Maori in London and was released from the RNZN on 26 Jun 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TORKINGTON, Stanley Thomas | 206050 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born in Wellington 23 Jun 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name in listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.16 p.144. (Service No 818421, Private, 3 Bn, NZ Infantry. Farm Hand from New Plymouth. Next-of-kin Mr W.F. Torkington (father), Bruges Ave, Miramar, Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Travelled via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 at Pusan. Posted to RNZASC. Driver NZ Transport Platoon. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Hosp for treatment 25 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ by air via Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1953. Living at Omokoroa, Tauranga. Died Tauranga after May 2006 aged 78 years. |
| TORR, John Piers Torre | 14161 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born 9 Apr 1928 possibly in Cornwall, UK. Royal Navy Lieutenant. (16 Feb 1950) on loan to the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London, on 6 Feb 1952 for two and a half years. Served in Philomel and was attached to Bathurst and Kiama. Appointed to Hawea 12 Mar 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 23 Aug 1953 but he remained in her until 15 Apr 1954. He returned to Britain via the USA and travelled from New York to Southampton in the RMS Queen Mary as a 1st Class passenger. He was released from Maori in London on reversion to the RN on 19 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Later Lieutenant Commander, 16 Feb 1958 with p.s.c. after his name. Promoted Commander 30 Jun 1963 and has j.s.s.c. after his name in the UK Navy List 1970. Appointed OBE 1980 NY Hons. He gave his address as Little Trathew, Liskeard, Cornwall, England, UK. |
| TOSS, Alu | 204619 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 2 Apr 1929. Came from Mokau, North Taranaki. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 818430, Private, Maori Bn. Freezing worker from Patea. Next-of-kin Mrs D. Toss (mother) Mokau, Taranaki. Emplaned 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Not known what RNZASC unit to which he was posted. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Wellington 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3158 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mokau, North Taranaki. Died 1995. |
| TOURELL, Philip Charles Joseph | 13126 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Dunedin on 18 Apr 1934. Entered the RNZN on 8 Sep 1949 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 15 Sep 1950–17 Jan 1951. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 18 Oct 1951. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Ruschutter 31 May–30 Oct 1952 for further training courses. He RTNZ on 31 Oct 1952 and served in Philomel. Advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Dec 1952 but RUN on 19 Mar 1953. Recovered on 9 Jun 1953 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Kiwi on 23 Aug 1953 and qualified at Underwater Control 3rd Class on 1 Sep 1953. RUN again on 30 Apr 1954 but was not recovered until 3 Oct 1954 and returned to Philomel 23 Oct 1954. Drafted to Hawea 14 Jun 1955 but RUN once more on 25 Jan 1956. Not recovered until 23 Aug 1956. Discharged Unsuitable on 8 Nov 1956. Awarded UN Korea Medal (24 Jun 1953) but no mention of the Korea Medal. He may have forfeited his awards for Korean service. |
| TOUT, Trevor John | 204511 | Signalman | Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 23/12/2052 | 03/07/2054 | Born 12 Dec 1925. Came from Pt Chevalier, Auckland. Served in BCOF, Japan (Service No 662622, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.134) Farmer from Manuka Road, Birkdale, Auckland. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. Embarked Sasebo 28 Dec 1952 for travel to Korea and disembarked Korea 1 Jan 1953 Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Committed several offences including “Driving a vehicle while in a state of intoxication” and was awarded 27 days detention. As published in Routine Orders 12/54 of 27 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni on 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and arrived back in NZ on 6 Jul 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3159 sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Re-joined and served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59 in Malaya. Awarded GSM 1918 (M) on Bn HQ Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Worked as a painter in Murupara. Cousin of Trevor Nelson (q.v.) Died Hamilton, 14 Dec 2008. |
| TOWLE, Fred Keith | 15440 | Senior Commissioned Engineer | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Horncastle, Lincolnshire, UK, on 9 May 1911. Enlisted in the RN 3 Jan 1927 as an Artisan Apprentice with Service No ? and served in HMS Fisgard. Entered the RNZN at Maori, London as Senior Commissioned Engineer for two and a half years loan service from the Royal Navy. On arrival in NZ he served in Black Prince 19 Aug 1955–22 Jan 1956. Appointed to Kaniere (additional) on 23 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korea. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957 and he remained aboard until 20 Sep 1957. He returned to Britain and was released from the RNZ at Maori on reverting to the RN on 16 Dec 1957. Promoted Engineer Lieutenant 1 Jan 1957. |
| TOWNS, Robert Gordon | 206955 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/08/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born 11 Sep 1924. Served in as 632189 Private in NZ HQ Base. Jayforce (Shown in 2 NZED Embarkation Roll Vil 16 P134 a Labourer from Raurimu.) Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Auckland 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Platoon or how employed not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3160 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Raurimu. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 2 Sep 2010 aged 85 years, nine days before his 86th birthday. |
| TOWNSEND, ERIC George | 14366 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK, on 6 May 1920. He was a 16-year-old school pupil just before he entered the RN on 18 Aug 1936 as an Engine Room Artificer apprentice with a Service No P/MX 53161. His training was conducted in Pembroke, Caledonia and the Maritime Training Establishment, Rosyth. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 28 Jun 1940. He was in Victory 29 Jun–11 Aug 1940 and was drafted to Lucia (submarine depot ship) on 12 Aug 1940–15 Nov 1940. Drafted to Shoreham (minesweeping sloop) 16 Nov 1940–26 Jun 1941. When he joined this ship she was under refit in Bombay (now Mumbai). After the refit Shoreham was on convoy protection duties in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 28 Dec 1940. He served at Euphrates (shore base at Basra) and was then drafted to Mauritius (light cruiser) 1 Oct 1941–8 Apr 1942. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 31 Dec 1941. He later served in Despatch (light cruiser) 2 Jun 1942–25 Sep 1943 under refit in HM Dockyard Chatham and was then involved in later in the year on convoy escort and protection to Freetown and South Africa. Drafted to Berwick (heavy cruiser) 9 Nov 1943–27 Oct 1944 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 28 Dec 1943. He served in Colossus (light fleet carrier) and was nominated for the British Pacific Fleet. She sailed via the Mediterranean to join the Fleet in Sydney Australia. Colossus was involved in the repatriation of military personnel and recovery of POWs and was used for troop transport and visited Korea, Manila, Columbo, Singapore and Hong Kong, on various tasks. Was under refit in Simonstown, South Africa Jan to Mar 1946 and returned to Britain in May. He stayed in the ship until 5 Aug 1946. He also served in Ceylon (cruiser) 14 Sep 1946–8 Mar 1949. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 28 Dec 1947. He served in Charity (destroyer) based in St Angelo (Malta) and was then sailed to Tamar (Hong Kong) 5 Aug 1949–10 Jan 1950. Released to the Reserve on 2 Jun 1950. His Posting Card just stated blandly War Medals and clasps awarded 16 Aug 1949. These may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 6 Jan 1953 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class over the following two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Bellona. Drafted to Kaniere on 16 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jun 1954 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 2 Aug 1955. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 20 Jan 1956. He later served in Philomel and Lachlan and advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 1 Mar 1958. He also served in Black Prince, Philomel and Otago and was discharged to RA on 5 Jan 1963. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TOWNSEND, Frank Lionel | 208649 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt? | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 20/11/2054 | Previous service in 2 NZEF. 1st embarkation (between Apr and Jun 1943, listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.11, p.129. Private, for Infantry Brigade. 2nd Embarkation Roll 15, 005640 Temporary Lance Corporal, 2 Div Provost Company. Farmhand from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs W. Townsend (aunt), Nelson. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned 5 Jul 1952 on Teal flying boat flight at Wellington for Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Provost Corps. Granted a 12-month extension from 9 Jul 1954 to his posting to Korea. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning Wellington 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TOWNSEND, Roy William | 34513 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Eltham, Taranaki, 14 Jul 1920. During WWII he served in the Middle east as an ammunition truck driver. Came from Mangere, Auckland. Ex Regular Force soldier. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 25 Apr 1953. Attached FAP to HQ RASC 24 May 1953. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3162 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mangere, Auckland. He and his wife worked on several dairy farms in the North Island then he jots a job as a stock agent for Newton King Co then was later a tea boy at Huntly power station. Died Waikato Hospital, Hamilton 26 Dec 1988 aged 68 years. Buried Huntly Cemetery, Huntly. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TOWNSON, Robert George (Bob) | 204664 | Sapper | 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt RE | RNZE | 20/10/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Ohakune 5 Feb 1928. Assistant Engineer, Ministry of Works, Rotorua. Enlisted in Kayforce 21 Apr 1953 and underwent training at Linton and Papakura Camps. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 as a Sapper on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas to deplane Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 24 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953 and was attached FAP 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) on 15 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954 and TSFD to RNZA. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Reinf Training Unit and TSFD to X(iv) List 18 Oct 1954. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit 21 Oct 1954. Posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 25 Oct 1954 and SOS X(iv) List and TSFD to X(v) List. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit 11 Nov 1954 from Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit. Posted to NZ Base HQ 3 Dec 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 1 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Completed the return to Auckland by RNZAF Hastings and deplaned on 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 86 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died peacefully in Napier Public Hospital 3 Oct 1991 aged 63 years having several times in hospital. Second son of Martha and the Late Stan Townson of Napier. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TOZER, Bernard (Bernie) | 33393 | Corporal | Attached 5 RTR | RNZAC | 20/10/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born 2 Nov 1930. Attested in the Army 13 Apr 1949 and served in the RNZAC. Serving Regular Force soldier. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on from Sydney by Qantas or BCPA aircraft and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 24 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 27 was posted to NZ Base HQ the same day and then attached 5 Royal Tank Regiment (5 RTR) Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Dec 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Later Captain & QM. Posted to ACDS (Support), Army Headquarters, Wellington, 13 Jul 1973. Posted to HQ Burnham Camp, 13 Dec 1976. Discharged from 3 Task Force Region, Christchurch, 13 Mar 1982. |
| TRAFFORD, James Alexander | 206334 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Hoia Station, Hicks Bay East Coast 1 Feb 1926. He was used to the open life and was employed on large sheep and cattle stations. Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in Dog Troop 162 Bty. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Deplaned NZ 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Dec 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3167 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Cambridge. Died Waikato Hospital, Hamilton 15 May 2012 aged 88 years. |
| TRAUE, Milton Alfred | 206291 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Blenheim 29 Mar 1925. Employed as a baker at Cook Hospital Board, Gisborne. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed i/c Cooks 7 Nov 1951 and promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 Dec 1951 while holding the same appointment. To be Bombardier 7 Mar 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 7 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 16 Jul 1952. Admitted hospital in Sydney 18 Jul 1952 (possibly at the AMF Wing of Concord Repat Hospital) and was discharged 15 Aug 1952. Emplaned Sydney and deplaned Wellington 6 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 251 days. SOS Kayforce and discharged 17 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3165 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Gisborne. Died Gisborne, 19 Oct 1999. Milton had an older brother Fergus Roger whose name is listed in the 2 NZEF Embarkation roll Vol.14 p.99 and served as an infantry reinforcement possibly in Italy. |
| TRAUE, Thomas Charles | 208880 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 20 Feb 1920. Served during WWII in 6 Field Regiment (65827). His name is shown during the period 1 Jul–30 Sep 1941 as a Gunner in 2Div Arty. 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.5, p.213. Farmer's labourer/Civilian. RTNZ at the war’s end. Saw an opportunity and enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during early Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 4 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Mar 1954 Posted to 16 Fd Regt as his arty background was thought to be most useful. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jan 1955. Died Christchurch, 1 Mar 2004. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 1 Mar 2004 aged 84 years. |
| TRAVERS, Maurice Patrick | 204279 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born Whanganui 24 May 1929. Came from Kaitaia. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 29 May 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Continued by civil air flight by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan on 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 21 Oct 1953. Embarked Kobe, Japan 18 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan for travel to Australia and deplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3166 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Kaitaia. Died Gisborne, 1 Nov 2008 aged 76 years. |
| TRAYNOR, James | 12355 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Govan, Lancashire, UK, on 8 May 1925. He had previous service in the RN, but the detail is currently not available. His civil occupation was wine weaver. He entered the RNZN on a three-year engagement at Cook in London (later known as Maori) as an Able Seaman on 9 Aug 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 28 Aug 1948 which became known as HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948. Drafted to Kaniere on 9 Jan 1949 and returned to Hawea on Jan 1949 and as a crewman sailed in the ship to NZ to Join the RNZN Fleet. He served in Philomel 4 Oct 1949 to 1 Jul 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 2 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 7 Dec 1950–23 Apr 1951 and in Kiwi 24 Apr–5 Aug 1951. DEE 1 Sep 1951. He was probably awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TREEN, William Ivan | 208789 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 30/08/2052 | 01/04/2055 | Born Levin, Horowhenua 5 Apr 1930 Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement about 16 Apr 1952.206961. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Dig Regt. RTNZ on furlough 8 Dec 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 10 Feb 1954. Re-entered Korea 17 Feb 1954 and may have served as a Driver in RNZASC. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Nov 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3167 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address at Petone. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Levin 24 Aug 2015 aged 84 years. |
| TREGO, Lewis (Louis) | 211322 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Born 25 Jan 1928. Came from Carterton. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 14 Feb 1954. Embarked Sasebo 15 Feb 1954 on ship to Pusan by ship and disembarked 18 Feb 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt circa 21 Feb 1954. Served most of his time in Korea in this unit. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and was posted to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia and sailed for Sydney. RTNZ by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Served overseas 287 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3168 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Carterton. Died 1998. |
| TRELIVING, E L | 14353 | Electrical Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Rochester, Kent, UK, on 21 Jul 1924. He was a school pupil before he entered the RN on 22 Jan 1940 as an Electrical Artificer apprentice with Service No C/MX 64033. He served in Drake, Raleigh and advanced to Electrical Artificer 6th (5th?) Class on 1 Jan 1944. He then served in Pembroke and Vernon returning to Pembroke on 2 Aug 1944. Drafted to Wilton (Type-2 Hunt-class escort destroyer) 26 Sep 1944 and operated from St Angelo (Malta) and Pembroke IV and was in support of the capture of Corfu and Sarande (Greece). In Dec 1944 she took part in the destruction of Uissinpicolo, a base for explosive motorboats used for attacks on shipping in the Adriatic. Nominated for return to Britain and went back via Afrikander (Simonstown, South Africa. Back in Britain he served in several shore stations for about a month in each and then drafted to Alert (frigate) on 12 Jul 1946 and sailed to Tamar (Hong Kong) where he was stationed until 10 Jan 1949. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Oct 1947. He returned to the UK in Sussex (cruiser) 11 Jan–25 Feb 1949. Between leaving Sussex he served in several ships and shore stations ranging from two weeks to three months. Advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class in Collingwood on 1 Oct 1951. The longest was in Mars (maintenance carrier) 38 Jan–2 Jul 1953. Released from the RN 20 Jul 1954. His WWII service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 20 Jun 1955 as an Electrical Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on the next two-days. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then Irirangi 12 Aug 1955–1 Apr 1957. Drafted on 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division and advanced to Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 31 Aug 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Black Prince 9 Oct 1958 then Philomel 21 May 1959. Sent to Britain Jun 1960 as a crewman for Taranaki 28 Mar 1961–10 Jan 1962. He later served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Chief Electrical Artificer on 2 Dec 1963. Also served in Otago. Discharged to RA on 19 Jun 1965. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal on 17 Feb 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| TRENBERTH, Brian | 458939 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/05/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 8 Dec 1930. Came from Hamilton. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements circa 3 Dec 1952. Trained for his service in Korea at Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned 8.30am on 21 May 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney then flew by Qantas to Japan. Entered Japan 23 May 1953. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 182 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3169 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Hamilton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was in Winstone’s Hamilton Branch circa 1968 as a stores assistant. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1972. |
| TRENKNER, Laurie Arnold | 12540 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Palmerston North on 10 Nov 1932. He was a Blacksmith’s labourer before he entered the RNZN in the 15th Class Boys on 11 Nov 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class on 24 Jan–15 May 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korea. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Nov 1950 and RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–7 Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 8 Jul 1951 but the ship was already in Korea. It is uncertain how he travelled to join Rotoiti as Hawea had left Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 and Taupo did not leave until 29 Aug 1951 so he may have been sent by air to Japan. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 Aug 1951. TSFD from Rotoiti to Hawea on 5 Nov 1951 and RTNZ in her on 8 Mar 1952. He served in Philomel and then Kiwi 14 Feb 1953 and returned to Philomel 3 Oct 1953. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 18 Mar 1954. reverted to Able Seaman on 3 Nov 1956 and was DEE on 9 Nov 1956. Awarded Korea Medal (17 Dec 1953) and UN Korea Medal (10 Jun 1953). Posted to RNZ Naval Reserve from 10 Nov 1956. Died suddenly and was Discharged Dead on 29 Jun 1959 while a member of the RNZNR. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TRETHEWEY, Ian Robert | 15143 | Stoker | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Carterton on 4 Feb 1937. Employed as a tractor driver before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as a Junior Stoker 2nd Class. The first part of his training was in Tamaki, he continued in Philomel and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 4 Aug 1954. Drafted to Bellona 22 Oct 1954 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 19 Mar 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 26 Apr 1955 to serve in Korean and Malayan waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 4 Aug 1955. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He later served in Philomel, Kaniere, Black Prince, Tamaki, Lachlan and Philomel. DEE 3 Feb 1962. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M). NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Rotorua Hospital 22 Jan 2001 aged 63 years. |
| TREVENA, John Henry | 13323 | Leading Steward | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Gwenap, Cornwall, UK, on 24 Mar 1920. John Trevena was an errand boy before he joined the Royal Navy on 23 May 1938 as an Acting Steward. He served Ceres, a light cruiser built in 1917, 30 Sep–25 Nov 1938. Served during WWII in ships and shore stations both large and small including Forth a submarine depot ship, from 11 May 1939–31 Aug 1942 and was based in Holy Loch Scotland and Halifax in Canada. He served in HMS Byrsa After the war he served in the aircraft carrier Implacable. He received the following awards 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War Medal. He also received a share of Naval Prize Money in Feb 1949. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (London) on 29 Sep 1950 in the rate of Steward and advanced to Leading Steward the following day. On arrival in New Zealand he served in Philomel, Tamaki, Bellona, Lachlan he was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. This ship sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korea. He reverted to Steward on 2 Sep 1953. TSFD to Hawea on 1 Aug 1953 and RTNZ in her on 29 Aug 1953. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Black Prince on 12 Oct 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local) on 7 Feb 1955 and then to Leading Steward on 1 Jun 1955. He later served in Kiwi, Black Prince and Philomel. DEE on 28 Sep 1956 and went to live in Browns Bay North shore. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. He died at Auckland; 20 Jun 2002 aged 82 years. |
| TREVILLION, Edward Thomas | 211067 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born London, UK, 13 Jun 1923. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Attested 3 Dec 1952 for enlistment in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight at for Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 14 Jun 1953. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas three years 16 days. Married a Japanese lass while in theatre and brought her home. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Dec 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3170 sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in New Plymouth. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died New Plymouth 18 Sep 1981 aged 58 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TREVITHICK, Edward James | 206956 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/08/2052 | 10/06/2053 | Born 17 Dec 1928. Came from Oaonui, Opunake. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 17 Mar 1952. Emplaned 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remained on the NZ Roll 20 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1953. Died Hamilton, 24 Feb 2006. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Hamilton 24 Feb 2005 aged 76 years. |
| TRICKER, Elton Graeme | 12344 | Steward | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Wellington 29 Apr 1933. Employed as a shop assistant before he entered the RNZN on 22 Sep 1950 as an Assistant Steward. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 29 Dec 1950 followed by HMAS Penguin for 10 days. He RTNZ on 2 May 1951, served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 May 1951 then to Taupo on 29 May 1951. Advanced to Steward on 22 Jul 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 and he remained in the ship until 25 Jan 1953. Drafted to Black Prince on 26 Jan 1953–30 Sep 1954. Drafted to Bellona 1 Oct 1954–15 Aug 1955. He later served in Kiwi, Philomel, Kiwi again and Philomel and was sent to Maori in Britain 23 Jul–14 Aug 1956 to become a crew member for the first Endeavour to which he was drafted on 15 Aug 1956. He remained in Endeavour, advanced to Acting Leading Steward (Local) on 1 Nov 1957 and relinquished that rate on 26 Apr 1959. It is quite likely that he sailed in her to Antarctica on three occasions. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 28 Apr 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TRICKLEBANK, Harry Alfred | 206957 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Came from Waipukurau. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3172 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Waipukurau. |
| TRIMMING, Raymond Percy | 12319 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Maesteg, South Wales, UK, on 3 Apr 1922. Employed as a carpenter before he entered the RN on 3 Jun 1941 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/SKX 16151. His initial training was undertaken in Pembroke and he was then drafted to HMS Eskimo (Tribal-class destroyer) operating from Tyne 30 Sep 1941–31 Dec 1942. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 3 Mar 1942. He continued to serve in Eskimo until 21 Feb 1946 except for a break in Pembroke 3 Oct 1943–21 Mar 1944 when Eskimo was under repair in Britain. While he was in Eskimo the ship participated in screening major warships of the home fleet, in the raid on Lofoten Islands in Dec 1941, Russian convoy protection, Operation Pedestal (Relief of Malta), further Russian convoy sailings and then returned to the Mediterranean during 42. During 1943 Eskimo was heavily involved and took part in blockade of Cape Don to prevent Axis forces escaping from North Africa after their defeat in Tunisia and provided gunfire support during the landings on Sicily in Jul. She also assisted in rescue of survivors from the floodlit and clearly marked Hospital ship Talamba which was bombed by German aircraft. Eskimo was bombed and damaged on 12 Jul 1943, suffered 19 KIA and 22 wounded and had to be towed to Malta for temporary repairs. Eskimo RTUK for further repairs. After repairs completed Eskimo patrolled the NW approaches to prevent German forces attacking cross channel shipping supporting the D-Day Landings. She assisted sinking U-971 and participated in the engagement with German destroyers sinking one and damaged three others. One was run aground while two escaped. Eskimo was damaged in Jul and had to towed to Plymouth for repair. In 1945 Eskimo was sent to the Indian Ocean to join the British Pacific Fleet and was involved with several operations against the Japanese. He returned to Britain after Eskimo was refitted in Durban. The ship was placed in reserve in 1946. Drafted to Hazard (minesweeper) 20 Mar–28 Aug 1946 and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 21 May 1946. Drafted to Woodbridge Haven (depot ship) 12 Oct 1946–16 Jul 1947 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 2 May 1947. Drafted to Kempenfelt (destroyer) 31 Jul–18 Oct 1947. Drafted to Achilles 20 Nov 1947–1 Jun 1948 probably to get the ship ready for sale to the Indian Navy. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 8 Aug 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France & Germany’ clasp, Africa Star (‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp), Italy Star, Burma Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 5 Jul 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic over the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt 19 Aug 1948 which became Taupo soon after. Drafted to Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948–22 Dec 1950. He sailed in the ship from Britain to NZ, stayed in the vessel and sailed for Korea together with Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 returning to NZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served in Philomel then Kaniere and was drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 bound for Korea and RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Philomel, then Black Prince and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955 and served again in Philomel and Black Prince. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 30 Nov 1956. Drafted on 4 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on hut he remained in her until drafted again to Black Prince 15 Nov 1958–5 Apr 1960. He was sent to Maori on 11 May 1960 as part of the ship’s company for Otago to bring the ship to NZ. He did not come back to NZ in Otago but returned to Maori on 18 Nov 1960 to be part of the crew for Taranaki which was formally handed over to the RNZN on 29 Mar 1961. It must have been very interesting for Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic Trimming as the new HMS Eskimo with gas turbine engines was being built alongside the steam powered Taranaki. His discharge was delay slightly to allow his RTNZ. Discharged to RA on 1 Jan 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), PJM and KWSM. |
| TRIPP, John Joseph | 12335 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Clerkenwell, London, UK, on 17 Dec 1926. Employed as a Fitters Mate before entering the RN. Actual dates of RN service not known but he was in service in Aug 1944 and had completed his Radar Plotter 3rd Class Course as an Ordinary Seaman and advanced to Able Seaman. Entered RNZN at Cook III in London on 5 Jul 1948 as an Able Seaman and was drafted to HMS Loch Achray which became HMNZS Kaniere a short time later. He was in the crew which brought the ship to NZ. On arrival in Devonport he served in Philomel until drafted to Tutira on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Although not stated on his posting card he RTNZ probably in Pukaki and was back in Philomel by 5 Dec 1950. Drafted to Taupo 26 Jan–30 May 1951 was DEE 18 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TRISTRAM, Conal Leonard | 11074 | Ordinary Writer | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hamilton on 29 Nov 1926. Employed as a clerk before he entered the RNZN on 8 Nov 1945 as a Writer. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona and in 1948 was a member of the crew that took Arabis back to the RN in UK. He then became a member of the crew of Taupo and brought that vessel to NZ to join the RNZN fleet. From Feb 1949 to 24 Aug 1950 he served in Philomel and Tamaki advancing to Petty Officer Writer on 7 Jun 1950. Drafted to Taupo on 25 Aug 1950 and after a year in her sailed from Auckland on 31 Aug 1951 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Travelled to and from Korean waters via Singapore and Hong Kong. Served on both east and west coasts of Korea. He was awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. In 1955 he was serving in Wakefield and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer on 1 Sep. Drafted to Maori in London 11 Jul 1957 Jun 1961 where he was on the staff for those four years. On RTNZ He served mainly in Philomel but did serve in Taranaki 8 Jul 1963–4 Oct 1964. Discharged to RA on 7 Nov 1965. Living at Waihi Beach in 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 4 Oct 2008 aged 81 years. |
| TROTTER, William | 1895 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Christchurch, on 14 Jan 1923. Employed as a factory assistant before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy in Philomel on 17 Apr 1940 as a Boy Steward. His initial training was conducted in Philomel, advanced to Assistant Steward on 14 Jan 1941 and Tamaki. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Matai formerly a government lighthouse tender then to Muritai previously the Wellington–Eastbourne ferry. Both were employed as Naval Auxiliary Patrol Service vessels 6 Nov 1941–3 May 1943 and advanced to Steward on 29 Nov 1941.He served in Rimu then Kapuni (for minesweeping duties) from 27 May 1944–1 Feb 1945. Drafted to Arbutus 19 May–18 Aug 1945 and may have TSFD to Achilles as a Stoker 2nd Class on 19 Aug 1945 at the Manus Island Base. He remained in Achilles until 14 May 1946 and advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 19 Sep 1945. Achilles sailed to Auckland for docking but soon sailed from Auckland on 22 Sep 1945 for Manus Island then onto Japan and arrived in Tokyo Bay to relieve Gambia. Bill Trotter returned to Philomel 15 May 1946. He served in Tasman (Reserve Unit) Aug 1946–Apr 1947 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 1 Nov 1946. He was serving in Arbutus and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 21 Aug 1947. Drafted to Arabis and was in the ship’s company when she was sailed back to Britain to be returned to the RN. Drafted to HMS Loch Shin on 19 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo 13 Sep 1948. He sailed in Taupo back to NZ and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 8 Dec 1948. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Bellona 16 May 1949–21 Jan 1950. He served again in Taupo and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic back dated to 8 Dec 1949. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. He completed his engagement in Bellona and was Discharged BNPS on 28 Sep 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal (10 Mar 1960) Awarded Korea Medal (18 Dec 1953) and the UN Korea Medal (29 Jun 1953). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TROTTER, William James | 206216 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born 30 Jun 1923. Previous service in the Army. Attested in Kayforce Main Body circa 29 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. He was probably involved with the heavy gun battles against the North Koreans and Chinese including the Battle of Kapyong. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3173 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Matamata. Died Matamata 18 Apr 2005 aged 81 years. |
| TROY, Brian Leonard | 11684 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Wellington on 1 Nov 1931. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 6 Nov 1947 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki he was drafted as Boy 1st Class to Bellona on 9 Sep 1948 but RUN on 11 Jul 1949. Recovered and returned to Bellona 22 Jul 1949. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Nov 1949. He continued to serve in Bellona until drafted to Pukaki on 7 Apr 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 on the first deployment of the ship to Korea. Served in Korean waters and RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Served in the Gunnery section. Celebrated his 19th birthday in Japan. He served in Philomel 23 Dec 1950–and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 Feb 1951. Drafted to Lachlan 5 Feb–5 Oct 1952 and then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 28 Dec 1952 but was disrated on 27 Jul 1953. He was re-advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 29 Jul 1954. Drafted to Irirangi 22 Sep 1954–20 Oct 1955 then returned to Philomel. DEE 31 Oct 1955. He was apparently a boiler welder in Nelson about 1966. Living in Lower Hutt in 2003. Both Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal issued un-named as was common for RNZN awards. Also probably awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Marched up Queen Street, led by the Police Pipe Band, to a Civic Reception in the Auckland Town Hall but the occasion is not known. |
| TUAPAWA, Joseph Henare | 208547 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Sectiontion | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 18/07/2052 | Born 30 Jun 1929. Came from Te Karaka. Gisborne. Enlisted circa 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on the Teal Royal Mail Aircraft Aranui for Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted to NZ Base HQ Tpt Section. Emplaned Iwakuni circa 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on medical reasons. Named on Kayforce Personnel Returned to NZ Nominal Roll No.77 of 25 Jul 1952. This list was published after he had returned to NZ. His tour of duty in Korea was only two months long. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1953. Uncertain as to medals entitlement. Died Auckland 3 Sep 1977. |
| TUAU, Andrew | 797347 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Wharekahika, Hicks Bay, Gisborne 24 Jul 1930. Living in Christchurch before he attested circa 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Jun 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed the journey and deplaned Auckland 23 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 23 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3175 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Tikitiki. Died Hastings, 2 Aug 2002 aged 72 years. Buried in Te Araroa, Gisborne. |
| TUCK, John Stanley D'Arcy (D’Arcy) | 203853 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 15/02/2052 | Born Hamilton? Waikato. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base Tpt Section and was also a Driver in 16 Fd Regt. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy. Listed on Nominal Roll 51 for RTNZ for medical reasons with ETD Iwakuni 10 Feb 1952. Flown back to NZ and deplaned Auckland on 15 Feb 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Hamilton. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3176 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Living in Hamilton in 1996. Died Hamilton 3 Jan 2018 aged 88 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUCK, Maurice Ian | 204512 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/08/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Hamilton 15 Oct 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 18 Mar 1952 as a Craftsman RNZEME. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3177 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Te Awamutu. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Bathurst, NSW 24 Sep 2008 aged 78 years. |
| TUCKER, Cecil William | 15554 | Junior Signalman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Dunedin 26 Oct 1940, He was a schoolboy before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956. Underwent training in Tamaki but RUN on 31 Aug 1956, Recovered on 14 Nov 1956 and was sent back to Tamaki where he changed to Junior Signalman. Drafted on 20 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on the same day to serve in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 25 Apr 1958. Served in the Communication Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and was drafted to Philomel 16 Sep 1958 but RUN 24 Sep 1958. Recovered but was discharged 12 Feb 1959 SNLR. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). |
| TUHAKA, Te Uranga (Tu) | 13437 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Rangitukia (near Tikitiki) on 9 Apr 1935. He was a school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 21 Sep 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted as Boy 1st Class to Bellona on 13 Jun 1951–29 May 1952. Drafted to Hawea in the Reserve Fleet 30 May 1952 and after re-storing and making ready sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 9 Oct 1952. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 5 Nov 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman on 9 Jan 1954. He served in Black Prince, ML P3552, Philomel and Kaniere. He also served in Lachlan, Tarapunga and Philomel again. Drafted to Royalist but she had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Sailed in HMS Concord (destroyer) for passage from Auckland 2 Oct 1957 to SE Asia to join Royalist in the far east. Served in the Seamen Division. He is noted as being in Royalist 2 Oct 1957 the same day as he left Auckland. It is not certain if he was in Royalist for the Korean part of the Second Commission voyage which would entitle him to the NZGSM (K). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged BNPS on 28 Jul 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K)? and KWSM. Living in Gisborne in 1996. Gisborne Branch NZKVA President 2004. |
| TUHAKARAINA, Mason | 204640 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 29/07/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Morrinsville 22 Jun 1929. Attested for service in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements, part of the later embarkations for this group. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by air via Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Mason recalls that he thought this flight arrived in Japan before the Truce was signed and went over to Korea after the signing. Served as a Signaller in G Troop, RNZ Signals and was based with 16 Fd Regt north of the Imjin River. Embarked on HMT New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jan 1955. Living at Ngongotaha in 1996. Died Rotorua, 28 Dec 2008 aged 79 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TUHURA, Mahuta-ite Rangi | 552179 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/12/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Gisborne 30 Aug 1930. Enlisted circa 30 Jun 1953 in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 3 or 4 Dec 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Served as a Driver Operator but battery or troop not known. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and arrived in NZ on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3179 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Waitakaro (Hiruharama). Died Gisborne 20 Jan 2000 aged 69 years. Buried Hiruharama Road Cemetery, Ruatoria. |
| TUKAKI, Harry | 204566 | Driver | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Came from Matakana Island, Tauranga. Enlisted circa 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Served in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Posted to RNZASC and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC. RTNZ as DVR. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and arrived Auckland 13 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUKAKI, James Korohina | 204663 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Te Kaha, East Coast 9 Aug 1929. Mill hand in the NZ Forestry Department at Rotorua. Previous service of 18 months in BCOF, Japan as a Private. Attested 21 Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 23 Oct 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 for return to Sydney. Deplaned 23 Nov 1954 at Auckland from Teal flight (Flight 6) from Sydney to complete the return to NZ. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 49 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TUKAKI, John William (Dad) | 204565 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born 14 Oct 1924. Came from Matakana Island, Tauranga. Enlisted circa 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea circa 20 Mar 1953. M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in C Troop. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Brother of Harry Tukaki? Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3181 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Tauranga. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Taupo 7 Mar 2012 aged 87 years. |
| TUKAKI, Martin Mate | 204305 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born 14 Sep 1927. Came from Matakana Island, Tauranga. Previous service in RNZAF and Army. Enlisted circa 10 Dec 1951 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Entered Korea 4 Jun 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt circa about 7 Jun 1953. Emplaned Japan 16 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3182 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Tauranga. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1990. |
| TUKAKI, Wiki | 527766 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Enlisted 11 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima and deplaned Hiro, Japan. Entered Japan 13 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Entered Korea 23 Jan 1956. Posted to NZ Transport Platoon. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air deplaning Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Class ‘A’ Reserve. He did not receive a Kayforce Discharge Cert. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TUKI, Noel James | 592893 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 07/05/2055 | Enlisted circa 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 7 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 56 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He did not receive a Kayforce Discharge Cert. Enlisted in 2 NZ Regt and sailed for Malaya. Served in C Coy. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. |
| TULL, Alan Henry | 11396 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/10/2052 | Born South Riverton 6 Nov 1925. Clerk before joining the RNZN and he had also completed 274 days service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman 6 Feb 1947. After training in Tamaki his initial sea service in Bellona 24 Oct 1947–29 Dec 1949. Attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter 30 Dec 1949 to 30 Jul 1950. Was then at Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted to Rotoiti 30 Sep 1950 and sailed for passage to Japan where he TSFD to Taupo on 10 Oct 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and was away from NZ for just over two years. His file is one of the few that specifies how many days (745) for which he received the Korean Gratuity at three shillings per day. DEE 5 Feb 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Waimate, 30 Jun 2003 aged 73 years. |
| TUNKS, Geoffrey Osborne | 14464 | Leading Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Leominster, UK, on 4 Apr 1929. Entered the RN on 12 Nov 1946 at Royal Arthur as a probationary Stores assistant. He served in Ceres in 1947 which was used as an accommodation ship and was then drafted to Daedalus, an administration base. He was drafted to Implacable (carrier) on 9 Oct 1948–24 Nov 1949 and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant on 7 Mar 1949. He entered the RNZN at Maori 12 Jul 1954 as a Stores Assistant. On arrival in NZ h served in Philomel, Irirangi, Black Prince and was drafted to Bellona on 6 Sep 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Stores Assistant (Local on 1 Oct 1955. Bellona sailed from Auckland on 14 Oct 1955 to Britain to be returned to the RN. Bellona was paid off on 17 Apr 1956 and Leading Stores Assistant Tunks was drafted to Royalist the same day and came back to NZ in her being involved in the Suez affair which Egypt closed the Suez Canal causing Royalist to return via South Africa. Royalist arrived at Auckland on 20 Dec 1956. He remained in this ship and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He also served in Tamaki, Philomel, Royalist again, Lachlan and Waikato. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 2 Aug 1962. He advanced steadily to Stores Chief Petty Officer on 22 Jun 1964 and was discharged to RA on 9 May 1969. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| TUNNICLIFF, Patrick Darcy | 13509 | Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Richmond, Nelson, on 10 Feb 1929. Employed as a telephone exchange operator before he entered the RNZN on 28 Sep 1950 as an Ordinary Signalman but changed to Assistant Steward part way through his initial training. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 29 Dec 1950–8 Apr 1951 to attend specific training and was also in HMAS Penguin for 10 days. He returned to Philomel 20 Apr 1951 and was then drafted to Bellona on 5 May 1951– 5 Jan 1953. Advanced to Steward on 2 Jun 1951. He was in Philomel attached to Bellona 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Leading Steward on 1 Mar 1953. He stayed with Bellona in the Reserve Fleet until 15 Jun 1954. Drafted on 16 Jun 1954 to Kaniere and departed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Steward (Local) on 7 Oct 1954 but relinquished this rate on 4 Nov 1955. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ arriving Auckland 23 Jul 1955. Served on operations in Malayan waters during the Emergency. Back in NZ he also served in Black Prince and Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Steward on 10 Nov 1955. He also had three short postings of a month or two and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 12 Aug–5 Dec 1957. Rotoiti participated in Operation Grapple the New Zealand observation of Nuclear Testing. DEE 27 Sep 1958. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZ SSM (Nuclear Testing). Died Motueka 7 Jun 2011 aged 82 years. |
| TUNNICLIFFE, Gordon Harold | 6870 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Invercargill on 23 Sep 1912. He was a schoolteacher before he entered the Army for six months then entered the RNZN on 3 Mar 1943 as an Able Seaman and was stationed in Tamaki. He served in Cook (Shore station) from 23 Mar–12 Jul 1943. He was posted to Philomel and promoted to Probationary Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 13 Sep 1943 and was promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 21 Nov 1943 with seniority from 13 Sep 1943. He was promoted Temporary Sub-Lieutenant on 13 Mar 1944 and was discharged “Demobilised” on 8 Oct 1945. It is not known whether he qualified for or was awarded War Medal or the NZ War Service Medal for his home service during WWII. Gordon Tunnicliffe re-entered the RNZN and was appointed Acting Instructor Lieutenant on a short service commission on 21 Jan 1948. He served in Tamaki 1 Feb 1948–2 Aug 1949 and was promoted Instr Lieutenant on 25 Jan 1949. He served in Philomel, Kaniere (for passage to attend courses in HMAS Penguin), Rotoiti, Tutira as Flotilla Instructor Officer and was appointed to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 for Flotilla duties. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. On RTNZ he served in Philomel from 22 Jan 1951 until appointed to Bellona on 14 Jan 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Released from the RNZN on 20 Jan 1953 his Short Service Commission Completed and was placed on the Retired List on 21 Jan 1953. He later became a headmaster at Hawera Intermediate School. His wife was also a teacher. Died Hawera on 18 Nov 1980 aged 68 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUOHY, Noel Raymond | 203582 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZAMC | 10/12/2050 | 30/06/2051 | Appears to have been a TF soldier in NZAMC. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Nursing Orderly, Camp Hospital, Force HQ. Emplaned ETD 25 Jun 1951 Iwakuni as a medical evacuee. RTNZ by civil air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 30 Jun 1951. Served overseas 202 days. Returned to Cornwall Hospital, Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Henderson, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUPE, Mac Morehu | 203723 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 08/05/2052 | Born 4 Mar 1928. Came from Matangirau, Kaeo, Northland. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. After training in Waiouru and Papakura he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Field Regiment Pool followed by service in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 8 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 149 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3183 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Matangirau, Kaeo, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Matangirau in 1988. |
| TUPE, Maxwell | 203583 | Driver | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Attested in Kayforce Main Body circa 30 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served with 161 Bty. Driver Artillery Platoon, RNZASC attached 161 Bty. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 28 Sep 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Auckland 7 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1952. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TURAPAKI, Poihipi | 204715 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born Maraenui, Napier 11 May 1927. Employed as a builder for Maori Affairs Dept Tauranga. Attested in Papakura Camp 22 Sep 1953 for service in Korea with the 11th Reinforcements. His training was conducted in Papakura Camp apart from a four-day field exercise at Muriwai. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 as a Gunner on a Teal flight at to Sydney. Entered Japan 13 Mar 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt on 20 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. M/I to 16 Fd Regt on 23 Mar 1954. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 14–21 Sep 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt, posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC on 9 Oct 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Sep–and was discharged from 25 Canadian FDS on 5 Jan 1954. Attached FAP to NZ Concert Party 31 Oct while that group was in Korea. M/I Oct 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA to NZ Base HQ 12 Nov 1954. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Dec 1954–5 Jan 1955. Found in a place prohibited by ROs without a pass. Forfeited 28 days-pay. Posted to NZ Base HQ for RTNZ on furlough 23 Nov 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 276 days. Awarded. Did not return to Korea, Discharged from Kayforce 4 May 1956. UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Opotiki 5 Sep 1980 aged 53 years. |
| TUREIA, August | 206958 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/08/2052 | 04/04/2054 | Came from Gisborne. Enlisted 18 Mar 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 7 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Member of the 1953 NZ Kayforce Rugby Team, returned to Korea from Japan Tour, 16 Apr 1953. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington 22 Apr 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was a keen rugby player. |
| TURIPA, Whitu | 211389 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/12/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Ruatoki North, Whakatane 18 Nov 1911. Enlisted in Kayforce and was posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. He later TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Also appeared to be an Artillery driver. Had some problems adhering to Military discipline and Routine Orders. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Served overseas one year Deplaned from Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and was posted to a Territorial Force unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3186 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Wairoa. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He died 13 Mar 2015 and was buried in Gisborne. |
| TURLEY, Aleck William (Aussie or Turtle) | 211379 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Born Dannevirke 17 Sep 1932. Completed apprenticeship as a boot and shoe repairer. Then became a service station attendant. Enlisted 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for travel via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Served in Div Transport then posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Composite Platoon, located mostly in Gloster Valley area. Promoted Corporal during tour. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Auckland 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1957 and posted to a Territorial Force unit (Wellington East Coast Regiment). Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Living in Urangan, Queensland, Australia in Nov 2000. Living in Masterton in 2005. Died Masterton 30 Jun 2009 aged 76 years. Buried Clareville Cemetery, Carterton area. |
| TURNBULL, Leslie (Snow) | 203655 | 2nd Lieutenant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/09/2052 | Born Otorohanga 28 Apr 1925. Home service during WWII as a 20-year old (Service No 642230) in the Area 2 Pool from 10 Apr 1945 to 5 Mar 1946. Enlisted in Jayforce 6 Mar 1946. Served in BCOF Japan in 22 Infantry Battalion for approx one year. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Storeman Artillery Supply Platoon. Served in Dog Troop 162 Bty. Discharged to unit from Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 May 1952. Temporary Captain while employed as Troop Commander, 26 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1952 for RTNZ by air arriving at Auckland on 7 Sep 1952 by Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 271 days. SOS Kayforce 5 Nov 1952 after RTNZ and was then posted to Reserve of Officers General List. Joined Territorial Force 5 Light Regiment RNZA 1 Jul 1954 then 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regt 1 Jul 1956. Awarded 1939–45 War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Paeroa in 2005. Died Paeroa, 19 Jan 2008 aged 83 years. |
| TURNBULL, Norman Stanley | 208157 | Signalman | NZ Base HQ Sigs Section | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 31/03/2054 | Born 23 Nov 1923. Came from Dunedin. Previous service in both Army and RNZN. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in NZ Base HQ and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. RTNZ as a Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1954 and returned to Dunedin. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3186 sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died 2011. |
| TURNBULL, Thomas Williamson | 208943 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Previous service in the Royal Navy. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements circa 29 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 22 days. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| TURNER, Brian Edmund | 11879 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Parnell, Auckland, on 14 Aug 1915. Regular serviceman. Joined Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve 1933. Mobilised as a petty officer on the outbreak of World War II in 1939. He served in patrol boats, minesweepers and was involved in action against the Japanese while serving in the cruiser Gambia. He received a permanent commission in the Navy in 1946, achieved his own command, of the corvette Arbutus, in 1948 and that year became commanding officer of the frigate Kaniere. Commanded Arbutus and Kaniere before deploying to Korea. Commander of Rotoiti during the first deployment to Korea. Sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Crew members described him as a 'gentleman's gentleman'. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters, Second Supplement to the London Gazette, of 20 May 1952 dated 23 May 1952, p.2787. Rotoiti was involved with the pirate incident (Nationalist Chinese) on SS Hupeh. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. The Queen has been graciously pleased to give unrestricted permission for the wearing of the following decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America for distinguished services during the operations in Korea, Legion of Merit Degree of Officer. London Gazette, 26 Apr 1955 p.2418. In part, the citation reads: “Displaying outstanding seamanship and aggressiveness throughout this period, Commander Turner patrolled the lower Han River, controlling the water approaches to Seoul and effectively protected the left flank of the Eighth Army on Kimpo Peninsula against enemy amphibious attack. Although exposed to the constant navigational dangers of strong currents and shifting channels and frequently within range of active enemy guns and mortar fire, he ably manoeuvred his vessel through restricted waters and executed harassing attacks against enemy ground forces.” Appointed drafting officer at the Navy's training base in Auckland, Philomel, ending up as director of naval recruiting. Appointed Executive Officer in Black Prince and was the RNZN Naval Liaison Officer in London. Later promoted Captain and became Second Naval Member of the Naval Board, effectively third in the board's hierarchy and Chief of Naval Personnel. Later Commodore, OBE, DSC. Retired 7 Jul 1966. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died March 2005 aged 89 years. |
| TURNER, Bruce Henry (Topsy) | 11522 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Pukekohe 27 Aug 1929. Enlisted as Ordinary Seaman 15 May 1947. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 6 Jan 14 Nov 1948. Also served in Pukaki and Tutira before they left for Korea and was drafted to Bellona 9 May to 28 Sep 1950. Served in Kaniere before being drafted to Rotoiti 29 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 and travelled to Korean waters via Suva, Fiji. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Sydney but stayed with his ship until 14 Aug 1953. DEE 26 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Joined RNZNVR 1954–55 at Ngaponga as Leading Seaman Instructor. Went to Australia and served as an Officer in the RAN Naval Reserve Cadets (similar to NZ Sea Cadets) at Victorian Division of Naval Reserve Cadets 1980–90. President of the New Zealand Sub-Branch, Melbourne RSL. Living in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia 3185 in 2004. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TURNER, Charles James | 204676 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/11/2053 | 27/05/2055 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.135. Service No 827542, Temporary Lance Corporal, Maori Bn, Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs H. Turner (mother) Te Kuiti. He returned to NZ circa Jun 1948 and went back to labouring. Attested in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements about 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Nov, entered Korea 20 Nov 1953 and M/I to his unit that day. Emplaned Japan 25 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 27 May 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3190 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Onehunga, Auckland. |
| TURNER, Dennis Peter | 14212 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Wellington 21 Feb 1935. Entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 as a Junior Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 21 Aug 1952 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 24 Jul 1952–28 Jan 1953. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 31 Jun 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 29 Feb 1953, To Hawea on 15 Jun 1955 and then to Black Prince on 16 Mar 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Aug 1956. Drafted on 4 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. He returned to Philomel on 12 Dec 1957. His file does not show the award of NZGSM (K) and it appears he did not serve in Korea. Sent to Britain in May 1960 and was a crewman when Taranaki was sailed to join the RNZN Fleet. He also served in Irirangi, Lachlan and Otago 26 Oct 1965–27 Oct 1966. Also served in Philomel, Taranaki, COMAUCK, Waikato, Tamaki and Irirangi. He steadily advanced through the rates Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 5 May 1960, Petty Officer Radio Electrician 5 May 1961, Chief Radio Electrician 1 Sep 1964, Temporary WRM [Warrant Radio Mechanic?] 23 Aug 1971 and to Chief Radio Mechanic 7 May 1972. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), GSM1962 (Malay Peninsula), Naval LS&GC Medal with gratuity and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. Discharged to RA on 21 Aug 1984. |
| TURNER, Gordon Mitchell | 204164 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Born Napier 19 Dec 1921. Previous service in Army and RNZN. Also served in Jayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Promoted Sergeant 1 May 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 4 Jul 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight from Australia 9 Jul 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Awarded NZOSM, New Zealand Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Hamilton in 2005. Died Hamilton, 10 Sep 2007 aged 86 years. |
| TURNER, John Lionel (Deserthead) | 206411 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Martinborough 12 Nov 1927. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Driver Operator, Tac HQ 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 1 Apr 1943. Living in Martinborough in Nov 2000. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Wairarapa Hospital 30 Jan 2009 aged 81 years. Service in the Town Hall on 2 Feb 2009 and burial in the Martinborough Services Cemetery. |
| TURNER, John Woodward | 514220 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/03/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Born Coromandel 2 Nov 1932. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce circa late Oct 1953. Emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air, deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU 13 Mar 1954. Shown as a driver and probably TSFD to RNZASC when 16 Fd Regt was returned to NZ. It is not known if he came back to NZ on furlough. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug 1957 for RTNZ and discharge and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Dec 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Thames 3 Aug 2008 aged 75 years. |
| TURNER, Noel John | 208769 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 25/05/2054 | Born about 1929. Came from Rai Valley, Marlborough. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 23 Aug 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952. SOS Kayforce 10 Sep 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Rai Valley, Marlborough 28 Jun 1964 aged 34 years. Buried Rai Valley Cemetery. His plaque shows he was a Gunner in RNZA. |
| TURNER, Raymond Trevor (Snow) | 204513 | Sapper | ? | RNZE | 18/08/2052 | 14/05/2054 | Born during 1928 possibly in Hamilton. Came from Frankton Junction or from Whatawhata near Hamilton? Emplaned Auckland 18 Aug on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air, deplaned Iwakuni 21 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posting not known. Being RNZE he may have spent some time in NZ Base HQ works section then posted to RNZE Section working with 28 Engr Regt, Royal Engineers. Promoted Lance Corporal during his time in Korea. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe. He was one of 29 who boarded this ship for travel to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ by Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington 19 May 1954. Served overseas one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3194 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whatawhata near Hamilton. Died during 1992. |
| TURNER, Terence Myers (Terry) | 208187 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 23/04/2056 | Born Invercargill 17 Apr 1930. Served in the Regular Force for 10 months and was discharged when he was not able to be posted to Korea. Enlisted 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce and joined the Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 20 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Taken to Darwin and flown by Qantas aircraft to Japan via Manila and Guam and by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Initially was appointed Signalman in NZ Div Sigs Sqn but his brother claimed him and was then able to be TSFD to RNZA. Mainly served in 163 Bty, Fox Troop as Observation Post party with the infantry battalions. Within a few weeks was in an OP party at Miryang San with Lieutenant Fraser. Later served with every company of 3 RAR, DLI and in 2 US Division. RTNZ 18 Mar 1953 and was discharged from Kayforce 15 May 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 and re-embarked for Korea 5 Oct 1954. Travelled by air to Japan. Served as a driver in RNZASC and worked at the Div Petrol Point run by the Composite Platoon. Was a member of the NZ Rifle, Bren Gun and SMG teams. Gained 3rd place Individual Rifle Shot, 1 Commonwealth Division Competition. Spent the last six months in Tokyo bringing troops from Haseda and Tochikawa airports to NZ Base, then was attached to the Officers Leave Hotel at Ebisu. Emplaned Japan 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living in Swansea, New South Wales, Australia in 2004. Brother of Verdon Scott Turner q.v. |
| TURNER, Trevor Renton | 208255 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Waimate 7 Aug 1924. Entered Camp 20 Nov 1942. Embarked 20 Apr 1945 with 15th Reinforcements, 2 NZEF and disembarked at Egypt 12 May 1945. Served in 27 MG Battalion. Service No 630976, Temporary Lance Corporal, Infantry Reinforcements. Posted to Jayforce 25 Oct 1945 and went to Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. Embarked on HMT Chitral for RTNZ and disembarked Wellington 8 Sep 1946. Awarded War Medal 1939–45 and NZ War Service Medal 1939–45. Discharged 22 Oct 1946. Grocer's assistant from Waihao Forks. Next-of-kin Mr A.H. Turner (father) Post Office, Waihao Forks. Trapper and farmer on his own account Waihao Downs, Waimate. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown from Darwin by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 5 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy, Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 8 Oct 1951 while appointed 2i/c of section in C Platoon. Promoted Temporary Corporal 27 Dec 1951 while holding appointment of Section Commander. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 21 May 1952 appointed Transport Sergeant and to Sergeant 21 Aug 1952. At some time he was TSFD to A Platoon 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 11-Apr-1953 for RTNZ by air and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 253 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Rangiora 22 Feb 1980 aged 55 years. His awards were unclaimed before death. |
| TURNER, Verdun Scott (Dick) | 207927 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Greymouth 1 Dec 1922. Came from Invercargill. Previous service in RNZAF (Home Service during WWII). Attested in Kayforce 12 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Arrived a Pusan, Korea on 31 Dec 1950. Served in 163 Bty wherever the battery went in the early deployment from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned at Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Sep 1952. Enlisted in NZ Regiment and served as Private in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. TSFD to RNZE on return to NZ late 1959 and posted to Southern District Construction Sqn, Christchurch. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ and KWSM. Brother of Terence Myers Turner q.v. |
| TURNWALD, Joseph George | 206398 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born 5 Dec 1927. Served in BCOF, Japan. No.817933, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Baker’s assistant from Gisborne. Next-of-kin Mrs M.A.D. Turnwald (mother) Gisborne. Later enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements circa 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Disembarked Korea 25 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but battery and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 5 Feb 1953. Served overseas in Korea one year 236 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Apr 1953. Joined Regular Force. Served in 1 Bn NZ Regt, Taiping, Malaya. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958). TSFD to RNZE on RTNZ in late 1959 and posted to Central District Construction Sqn, Linton Camp. Died Gisborne 21 May 1997 aged 69 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUROA, Tai Moana | 206046 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/07/2051 | Came from Tirau near Matamata. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be RTNZ for medical reasons (Pleurisy). ETD from Japan 16 Jul 1951 but emplaned as a cot case at Iwakuni 23 Jul 1951 for RTNZ via the Australian Medical Forces Wing at the General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia. Deplaned Wellington 27 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Puru on the Thames Coast. Married Mangakino 13 May 1952 to Miss Miriam Caroline Riki Certificate sighted. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3199 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address on the Thames Coast–which was an incorrect address. Died Thames, 13 Feb 1998. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TURRELL, Arthur Harold | 13649 | Leading Sick Berth Attendant | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Ongarue, near Taumarunui on 16 Jan 1931. Employed as a panel beater before he entered the RNZN as a probationary Sick Berth Attendant on 24 May 1951. He served in Philomel 16 Aug 1951–11 Jul 1952 and advanced to Sick Berth Attendant on 24 Dec 1951. Drafted to Tui 12 Jul 1952 and returned to Philomel 15 Aug 1953. Advanced to Leading Sick Berth Attendant on 15 Jan 1954. He served in Hawea 16 Jul 1954–2 Feb 1955 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 3 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and Harold remained aboard until drafted to Tamaki 2 Aug 1956. He also served in Lachlan 22 Sep 1987–20 May 1958. DEE 23 May 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| TURTON, Gavin William Alexander | 12543 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Darfield, Canterbury, on 13 May 1932. Employed as a shop Assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys as a Seaman Boy, on 11 Nov 1948 on a six-year engagement. During training 11 Nov 1948–31 Jul 1950 he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Ordinary Telegraphist. Served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 5 Sep 1950. Advanced to Telegraphist on 13 Mar 1951. Served in the naval station at Waiouru which became Irirangi 14 Aug 1951–7 Jul 1952. Drafted on 8 Jul 1952 to Hawea and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he remained in her until 6 Nov 1953. Served in Philomel and was posted to HMAS Cerberus 1 Jan–30 Apr 1954. RTNZ and to Philomel on 1 May 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1954. He went back to HMAS Cerberus 8 Jan–11 Jul 1955 and advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Jun 1955. He then served in Philomel, Stawell and was drafted to Irirangi on 12 Aug 1955. Disrated 16 Oct 1955 and reverted to Telegraphist. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 19 Oct 1956 but was again disrated on 5 Apr 1957. Re-engaged for a further six years on 13 May 1956 at the completion of his first term of service. He returned to Philomel 5 Apr 1957 and was drafted on 19 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Dismissed from HM Service on 4 Aug 1958. He was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, but it is not known if these were forfeited on 4 Aug 1958. It is not known if any later claims made on his behalf for later medallic awards. Died Dunedin from an electrical accident 2 Jul 1960 aged 28 years. Buried at Orowaiiti Cemetery, Westport. |
| TURUWHENUA, Robert Hiao | 206578 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 16/04/2053 | Served in Jayforce during 1947–48. Shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.136 as 818409 Private in Maori Bn, a Cheese Factory hand from Hawera with his last NZ address in Waimana. After his service in Jayforce he came back to NZ and apparently returned to his former employment. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but may have been TSFD to the RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 16 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 257 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TURVEY, Osian Frederick | 13512 | Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Timaru, Canterbury, 28 Aug 1928. He was in an engineering trade prior to entering the RNZN on 25 Sep 1950 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Bellona on 18 May–9 Oct 1951. Served in Lachlan and Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953 and he remained in her until 2 Nov 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 16 Nov 1953–18 Mar 1954, then served in Philomel 19 Mar–11 Oct 1954. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 4 May 1954. He returned to Black Prince on 12 Oct 1954–9 Aug 1956 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 19 Oct 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 10 Aug 1956–22 Sep 1957 and completed his engagement in Black Prince 23 Sep 1957–16 Apr 1958. DEE 24 Sep 1958. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal (but only the UN medal issued on 9 Jul 1953 shown on his posting card). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TUSON, Brian Charles | 14665 | Instructor Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 16/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Invercargill 7 Feb 1928. He was educated at Southland Boys High School, Otago University and Dunedin Teachers Training College. Entered the RNZN on a short Service Commission as an Instructor Lieutenant on 5 Jan 1953. He had a BA Degree and Diploma in Teaching. He served in Philomel and Tamaki and was promoted Instructor Lieutenant on 5 Jan 1954. Appointed to Kaniere on 18 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He was granted a permanent Commission on 23 Jul 1957. He then served in Philomel and Tamaki where he was promoted Instr Lieutenant Commander on 5 Jan 1961. Appointed to Royalist 1 Dec 1964–16 Jan 1966. He then returned to Tamaki 17 Jan 1966 and again served in Philomel 1 Dec 1967. On 11 Oct 1973 the Governor-General approved his appointment as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp for one year from 6 Oct 1973. He was also attached to the Singapore Navy for two years in 1974–75 and re-joined Philomel on 7 Apr 1976. He was appointed training quality Control Officer and for the staff of Commodore Auckland as the Fleet Instructor Office wef 7 May76. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), GSM1962 (Malay Peninsula, NZDSM and PJM. These awards mainly issued on 24 Sep 2008. |
| TUSTIN, Anthony Belton (Tony) | 206045 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born Whanganui 19 Jan 1927. Employed as labourer before attesting in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, 10 Dec 1950, Main Body for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Driver Operator and then Ration NCO. Was involved in the Battle of Kapyong. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Enlisted in Regular Force 1959. Served as Gun Sergeant in 161 Bty (Lieutenant Colonel Don Kenning's Battery), near Bien Hoa only 18 miles from Saigon, South Vietnam from 15 Jun 1965 to 18 Feb 1966. Sergeant Tustin's gun (No.4) was the first to arrive in Theatre and first to fire into War Zone D. Both Vietnam Medals awarded. Served in National Service Training Unit in Burnham Camp in early 1970s. Posted as Warrant Officer 2nd Class to RNZA School, Waiouru, 6 Nov 1974. Also LS&GC Medal (Military) and NZOSM. Discharged 25 Sep 1976. Living in Picton in 1996. Died Picton 9 Mar 2013 aged 85 years. |
| TUTAPU, Maaka Kareana | 211116 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Nelson 1 Jan 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements on 28 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni 28 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a driver. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and arrived in NZ on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died Invercargill 18 Jul 2013 aged 84 years. Death notice in RSA Review shown as Karena Tupapu. |
| TUTTY, R | 0 | 2nd Lieutenant | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Appointed to the Emergency Force from Reserve of Officers Supplementary List, 29 Aug 1950. |
| TUUTA, Thomas Raymond | 16036 | Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 11 Nov 1938. Entered the RNZN on 23 Jan 1957 as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Black Prince on 1 May –30 Sep 1957. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Tom Tuuta sailed in HMS Concord (destroyer) for passage from Auckland on 1 Oct 1957 to SE Asia to join Royalist in the far east. It is not certain if he was in Royalist for the Korean part of the Second Commission voyage which would entitle him to the NZGSM (K). Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 23 Jan 1958. Royalist RTNZ on and he remained in her until 5 Oct 1958. He served in Philomel briefly then in Black Prince 13 Oct 1958–12 Jul 1960. Discharged by Purchase 9 Sep 1960. His medallic awards need verification. |
| TWIDLE, Lawrence Edward | 203843 | Sapper | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 15/08/2052 | Born Pukekohe 6 Dec 1927. Carpenter employed by H J Woodbridge & Sons, Tuakau. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 as a Sapper. Underwent training at Papakura and Waiouru. Carpenter and joiner at Force HQ. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt. Admitted American 3rd Station Hospital 6–11 Jun 1951 and returned to unit on discharge. M/I NZ Base HQ and remained on the NZ Roll 6 Jul 1952. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Jul 1952 and discharged 29 Jul. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney, Served overseas one year 251 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3201 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Tuakau. Died Papakura, 28 Mar 1997 aged 69 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| TWOMEY, Bernard Lawrence | 2156 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wellington 7 Dec 1918. He was a school master before he entered the NZ Division of the RN in Philomel on 16 Dec 1940 as a Sick Berth Attendant. He served in HMS Achilles 7 Jan–9 Sep 1941. Served in Philomel 10 Sep–30 Dec 1941 and was then sent to the UK to St Vincent where he commenced training as a naval airman and advanced to Acting Leading Airman. TSFD to Drake as Ordinary Seaman on 28 Sep 1942–3 Feb 1943. Promoted Temporary Sub-Lieutenant on 4 Feb 1943. He served in Quebec 4 Feb–3 Aug 1943 a combined training centre at Inveraray. He is next shown in Saunders a Combined Training Centre (CTC) at Kabret on Egypt’s Little Bitter Lake. He served as 1st Lieutenant in LCT 4 then LCT 9, followed by service in LCT 108. As a Sub-Lieutenant in command of an LCM he took part in the Landings in Southern France in Aug 1944 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his work giving smoke screen cover to the landing craft going into the beaches. Awarded DSC, 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. He came back to NZ on 1 Jan 1946 and served in Philomel, then Arabis and was promoted to Lieutenant on 1 Jun 1946. He was in Achillies (additional for passage to UK) 17 Jul–5 Oct 1946 and was then in Excellent 6 Oct 1946–15 Jun 1947. He returned to Philomel 29 Nov 1947. He served in Kiwi, Philomel, Kaniere and Philomel again. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 7 Dec 1950. Appointed to Tutira on 11 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and on 12 Sep Tutira joined to escort of military convoys taking US troops for landings near Inchon of west coast of Korea. Tutira was then detached from convoy when close escort of US Navy warships covered landings. Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951. He also served in Tamaki, Philomel, Kiwi, Bellona and Black Prince. Sent to Britain 7 Jan 1957 on SS Rangitiki for a two-year exchange service with the RN. Arrived in Southampton 19 Feb 1957. Died in a motor accident in the UK. Discharged Dead on 22 Apr 1957. Buried in Cartmel Cemetery, South Lakeland District, Cumbria, England, UK. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| TWORT, Allan Richard | 15896 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 2 Sep 1939. Entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 2 Mar 1957. Drafted on 1 Apr 1958 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 2 Feb 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. On RTNZ he was drafted to Philomel 6 Oct 1959 then sent to the UK in Jun 1960 to be a crewman to bring Otago to NZ for the RNZN Fleet. Back in NZ he served in Lachlan 16 Jan 1962 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) backdated to 21 Dec 1961. Served in Pukaki 11 Sep 1962–and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 11 Aug 1964. Nearly all 1965 was served in Philomel. DEE 1 Sep 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died 1 Sep 2022 at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital aged 82 years. (NZ Herald 6 Sep 2022.) |
| TYLER, John Charles | 13746 | Chief Ordnance Artificer | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born in the UK. Entered the RN at Victory on 30 Oct 1939 as an Ordnance Artificer 5th Class (OA5). His training was mainly in Excellent (on Whale Island near Portsmouth) and Pembroke where he advanced to Acting Ordnance Artificer 4th Class on 8 Jul 1940. Served in Malabar (Bermuda) 23 Nov 1940–22 Oct 1941 then in Benbow (Trinidad) and advanced to OA4 on 8 Jan 1942. Drafted to Diomede (cruiser) based on the West Indies station and he returned to the UK in her and was in Drake on 23 Sep 1942. He then served in several shore station inter alia Excellent II where he advanced to Ordnance Artificer 3rd Class, Ferret, Sea Eagle. Drafted to St Angelo (Malta) and was attached to Chieftain (destroyer) 21 Jun 1948–31 Dec 1949. Advanced to He remained in Chieftain and was involved with intercepting ‘illegal immigration’ to Israel. He returned to Britain in Jun 1950 and served in several short postings including Orion and Indefatigable. Released from the RN on 26 Nov 1951. His WWII Service awards are not known. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 27 Nov 1951 as OA4 and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 2nd Class on the next two-days. Served in Philomel on arrival in NZ and advanced to Ordnance Artificer 1st Class on 8 Jul 1952. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served inter alia in Bellona, Black Prince twice, HMAS Cerberus twice. Drafted on 14 Jan 1957 to Royalist which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Chief Ordnance Artificer 22 Mar 1957 and to Chief Ordnance Artificer on 22 Mar 1958. Served in the Artificer Division. RTNZ he served in Black Prince, Philomel and Royalist again. Discharged to RA on 26 Nov 1961. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) NY Hons 1962. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM. |
| TYREE, Mervyn William | 15801 | Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Roxburgh on 28 Sep 1938. He attended St Bede’s College and while there was a member of the Air Training Corps Cadets. He was employed as a sawyers assistant before he entered the RNZN on 26 Jan 1956 as a Junior Engineering Mechanic. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Engineering Mechanic (Probationary) on 22 Mar 1956. Drafted to Philomel on 19 Apr 1954 he continued in his trade. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and after leave he was drafted to Philomel on 6 Oct 1958. Drafted to Endeavour 3 Jul 1959–16 Oct 1960 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on the date of drafting. He may well have sailed to Antarctica in this ship on a re-supply voyage to Scott Base. Between 11 Oct 1960 and 24 Sep 1964 he served in Philomel, Otago (seven months), Philomel, Otago (eight months) and Endeavour 5 Aug 1962–21 Nov 1963 and may well have returned to Antarctica once more (although in a replacement Endeavour) before he returned to Philomel. He passed for Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 18 May 1962 and advanced to that rate on 23 Jun 1962. DEE 5 Oct 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| TYSOE, Laurie Charles | 622282 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/05/2055 | 20/06/2056 | Serving TF soldier. After training for service in Korea he emplaned Wellington 28 May 1955 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Japan 31 May 1955. By the time he arrived NZ Base HQ had shifted from Pusan to Hiro and was soon to be transferred to Kure where the remaining New Zealanders would be accommodated by the Australians at the British Commonwealth Base Signals Regt. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Japan on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3202 was sent to an address in Marton on 3 Sep 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| UNAHI, Miki | 213040 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Hastings 6 Sep 1930. After training in Waiouru and Burnham Camps, emplaned 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood and travelled to Korea by Qantas via Sydney Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged form Kayforce 5 Jul 1957. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living Haumoana, Hawkes Bay 2010. Revisited Korea 10–20 Apr 2010. Of Haumoana, died peacefully Havelock North 18 Nov 2018 aged 88 years. His obituary was published by Hawke's Bay Today on Dec. 15, 2018. |
| UNCLES, Eric Ivan | 206263 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Born Kapuni, Taranaki, 5 Jul 1925. Served in 2nd Reinforcements Jayforce. Entered camp 10 Mar 1947 and embarked Auckland on HMT Dunera. Admitted hospital 22 Sep 1947. Embarked Westralia, Japan 5 Jan 1948 for RTNZ (medical reasons) but this ship stopped at Sydney. He came back to NZ on another ship (possibly Wanganella) and disembarked NZ 28 Jan 1948. Discharged 8 Mar 1948. He was a butcher for Mr Flintoff at Kaponga. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB and was trained for Korea in Linton and Waiouru camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while in Waiouru and was promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Nov 1950 Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 17 Oct 1951 and was discharged to unit 23 Oct 1951. M/I to NZRTY from NZ Base HQ 2 Jan 1952. He had some problems adhering to R & SOs and was reduced to Gunner 9 Jan 1952. M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 May 1952. Emplaned (NZ Return Roll No.64) Iwakuni 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and Teal flying boat (RMA Awatere) from Sydney to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952. Served in Korea one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jul 1952 and returned to Kaponga, Taranaki. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3205 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Kaponga. Later awarded s to NZOSM, NZ Service medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 15 Jun 1979 aged 54 years. |
| UNDERWOOD, William Frank | 13606 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Battersea, London 20 Jan 1926. Employed as a nurseryman before he entered the Royal Navy on 28 Sep 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No P/MX 626593. His training was conducted in Collingwood and then moved through Victory to Berwick (County-class heavy cruiser) joining her on 5 Jan 1955, Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Sep 1944. In late Oct 1944 Berwick carried Free Norwegian Forces to Murmansk to take part in the Liberation of Finland. She was part of the escort for two carrier raids against the German battleship Tirpitz and again in 1945. Drafted to and administered by Victory 13 Apr–29 Jul 1945. Served in LST 413 on 30 Jul 1945–13 Apr 1956 and operated from Braganza (RN Shore base near Bombay–now Mumbai) for service in the Malaya campaign. He next served in Highflyer in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) on board BYMS 2205 (British Yard Minesweeper). He returned to Britain and was drafted on 9 Aug 1947 to Vengeance (carrier) where he changed trade to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 23 Oct 1947–28 Aug 1949. He next served in Collingwood and was released to the Reserve on 14 May 1950. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, War Medal. These medals were issued on 27 Aug 1949. Entered the RNZN in Philomel as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 19 Apr 1951. Drafted to Bellona 27 Sep 1951 then the Reserve Fleet and back to Bellona until 19 Oct 1953. He served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince 16 Sep 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician (Local) 10 Nov 1954 but reverted to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class 10 Mar 1955. Sent on training courses to HMAS Cerberus 11 Mar–19 Dec 1955. Returned to Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician 4 Apr 1956. Drafted to Royalist 21 Dec 1956. Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 4 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commissioning Voyage to Asia including Singapore, Malaya and Japan and Korea. He returned to NZ and was then drafted to Black Prince on 23 Sep 1958. Sent to Britain in Jun 1960 and was administered by Maori until drafted to Taranaki on 28 Mar 1961. He was a member of the crew that sailed Taranaki to NZ with its first port of call being New Plymouth. On arrival back in Auckland he remained in Taranaki until drafted to Tamaki on 4 Jun 1963. Discharged to RA on 1 Sep 1964. He then served in the Merchant Marine in MV Kaitawa, a 2485-ton collier owned by the Union Steamship Co. He was one of 29 who died when she was lost with all hands 24 May 1966 near Cape Reinga. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| UNSWORTH, Robert James | 31360 | Lieutenant | Attached 3 RAR | NZ Regt | 10/12/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington on 15 Apr 1930. Regular Force officer 1948-1953. Graduated from Royal Military College, Duntroon 11 Dec 1951. Was on a flight mainly of 4th Reinforcements. Emplaned 10 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Kayforce 1952–53 (attached to 3 Royal Australian Regiment). DIED OF WOUNDS on 12 Jan 1953. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. New Zealand Memorial Cross. His next-of-kin may have received these awards. |
| UPJOHN, Peter George | 819465 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Hokitika, West Coast, 22 Aug 1930. Employed as a storeman/packer for Gordon and Gotch, magazine distributers, Christchurch. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC while training in Burnham. M/O Burnham 6pm 2 Jun 1953 to enplanement at Auckland 4 Jun 1953. This entailed a trip on the overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington and by train to Auckland. Emplaned 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 6 Jun 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 1o (NZ) Tpt Coy 13 Jun 1953, entered Korea 14 Jun and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal, i/c spare drivers 11 Nov 1953, to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal (clerk), 9 Jan 1954, to Corporal 8 Apr 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant (Sergeant Clerk) 29 Apr 1954 and to Sergeant 6 Aug 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed journey deplaning Harewood 20 Nov 1954 from RNZAF Hastings. Served in Korea one year 130 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tauranga 31 Oct 2013 aged 83 years. |
| UPSON, Richard Keith | 203852 | Lance Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Auckland 21 Jul 1928. Grocers Assistant Marriot’s Stores, Te Kuiti. Underwent training for Korea in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl while in Waiouru. To be Driver, Temporary Lance Corporal while i/c Section 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. To be Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal while appointed NZ Tpt Instructor 8 Jun 1951. Posted from NZ Tpt Pl to NZRTU 24 Jul 1951. Admitted Brit Camp Gen Hosp 3 Nov 1951 and was discharged to NZRTU 19 Nov 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU through NZ Base HQ 15 Dec 1951 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 20 Dec 1951. To be Corporal 12 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 12 May 1952 and appointed Ration Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant 4 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy 7 Jul 1951 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3207 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Te Kuiti. Died 23 Dec 1993 aged 65 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM |
| UPSON, Sydney Herbert | 203844 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Hamilton 26 Oct 1926. Engineer employed by H.J. Dye, Papatoetoe. Attested 29 Aug 1950 in KMB. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD and was a Limber Gunner in NZRTU Training & Reinforcement Battery. To be Private, Temporary Corporal while appointed Vehicle Mechanic 1 Nov 1951. Promoted Corporal 1 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 4 Jun 1952, to Sergeant, Temporary Staff Sergeant 1 Jul 1952 as an Armament Artificer and to Staff Sergeant 1 Aug 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 28 Jul 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Admitted Middlemore Hosp 8 Oct 1952 suffering from Malaria. Discharged 15 Oct 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Nov 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. These were issued 15 Jan 1954 but were reposted 13 Jun 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3208 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his address in Bucklands Beach. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Twizel in 1996. Died Christchurch 19 Dec 2010 aged 84 years. His funeral service was conducted by Simplicity Funerals, Christchurch. |
| UREN, James Wilfred (Jim) | 920783 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/04/2054 | 08/09/2054 | Born Kaitangata, Otago 10 Aug 1932. Serving TF soldier. Attested 27 Oct 1954 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Christchurch 21 Apr 1954 for Japan on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by Teal then Qantas and entered Japan 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Gun Number. Served in the Kansas Line, with 1 Comwel Div. RTNZ for compassionate reasons. The original flight plan was given an ETD on 30 Aug 1954 but this flight was delayed. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas 140 days. Awarded NZOSM and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Oct 1954 and posted to TF unit. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Died Blenheim, 22 Dec 2010 aged 78 years. |
| URQUHART, Lindsay Alexander Walton | 14069 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/06/2055 | Born Upper Hutt on 7 Feb 1933. He was a scholar at St Patricks College, Silverstream, before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Bellona on 21 Jun 1952–11 Jan 1953. He then served briefly in Philomel and then served in Kiwi where he advanced to Able Seaman on 28 Feb 1953. He returned to Philomel and gained the qualification of Gun Layer 3rd Class on 3 Oct 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Jun 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jun 1955. He next served in Bellona 21 Sep–7 Dec 1955. Drafted to Chevron (destroyer) on 7 Dec 1955 and appears to have travelled to Britain in her for Upper Yardman training. Promoted to Officer rank in Sep 1957. Following junior officer courses he RTNZ in late 1958 where he served continually in several ships (including Lachlan, Black Prince and Pukaki) until selected for the Long Torpedo & Anti-submarine (TAS) course in 1964. He served in the RN for two years on exchange after the course and RTNZ in Blackpool as the Torpedo & Anti-submarine officer. In 1968 he joined the staff of the Commodore, Auckland, as a Lieutenant Commander Staff Torpedo & Anti-submarine officer. He also served in Waikato in May 1970 as the TAS officer and then served in Wellington as the Staff Officer Under-surface warfare and Exercise Planning. In Jan 1973 he was appointed Executive Officer in Otago and held the appointment for two years during which time he served in the area of the nuclear tests at Mururoa in 1973. He later attended a Training Management Course in Wigram and in Jan 1975 joined the staff of the Captain, Naval Training Group in the rank of Commander. He was in Command in Philomel 26 Jun 1976 then attended a JSSC course in Canberra in Jan 1977 and then remained as Assistant Head NZDLS Canberra as Acting Captain 27 Jun77. He returned to NZ and was appointed XO in Tamaki and was then Temporary Captain as Captain Naval training and CO Tamaki. Retired and released from the RNZN on 30 Jul 1983 having completed 31 years of service. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) (received 8 May 2002), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and NZDSM (R). |
| USHER, Brian Arthur | 211070 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 08/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Croydon, South London, UK, 23 Jul 1929. Employed as a carpenter for Wellington Education Board. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RN Z Sigs while training in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23 Apr 1953 and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 30 May 1953 and was posted to unit 6 Jun 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS and TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp. Discharged from Brit Com Gen Hosp to NZ Base HQ 19 Dec 1953. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 4 Feb 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 5 Feb 1954 (acute Bronchitis). Discharged and TSFD to X(iv) List 12 Feb 1954. Committed several misdemeanours. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA 24 Jun 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 22 Sep 1954. Showed further lack of respect for R & SOs 1 Oct 1954 and again 10 Oct 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Returned to the UK and was later in Australia. Died during 2004 Booker Bay, Central Coast, NSW, Australia. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM 11 Mar 2003. His Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal were listed for sale in Dix, Noonan & Webb medals catalogue in the UK 8 Sep 2015. |
| UTTING, John James | 206722 | Gunner | NZ Base HQ | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Wellington 10 May 1927. Served in Jayforce, Japan. 666600, Private, NZ Public Relations Service, Newspaper reporter from Southern Cross Newspaper, Wellington. His next-of-kin was Mrs W.E. Tamplin (mother) Grey Lynn, Auckland. Embarked on HMT Dunera at Auckland 15 Jul 1947. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947. To be Temporary Sergeant while clerk 5 Aug 1947. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 20 Apr 1948. Embarked Japan for RTNZ 26 Nov 1948 and Disembarked Auckland 11 Dec 1948. He was then a Journalist for the Dominion newspaper, Wellington. Attested 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Selected for Kayforce OCTU in the Army Schools Trentham but was not commissioned. Emplaned as a Gunner, Wellington 1 May 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 3) to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Entered Korea 7 May 1952 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU the same day. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 17 Jun 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 2 Jan 1953 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 17 Jan 1953. M/O to 16 Fd Regt 5 May 1953 and attached FAP from NA Base HQ. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 15 May 1953 TSFD to NZ Roll 4 Jan 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 231 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| VALENTINE, Lawrence Harold | 206012 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Milson, Palmerston North during 1928. Attended Palmerston North Technical College. Civil trade Joiner. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. P:osted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Easy Troop on No.1 Gun crew. Photographed having a mug of tea with R.B. Keenan (Dunedin) D. Fenwick (Blenheim) and L. Inch (Onehunga). Promoted Lance Bombardier, Bombardier and then to Temporary Sergeant. Was in the critical battle at Kapyong and provided gunfire support at the Hook. Noted the collapse of the ROK Division and the stampede through the New Zealand Lines at the start of the Battle of Kapyong. Served from Pusan to the Armistice line at Panmunjon and on the Imjin River. Promoted Sergeant prior to RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Returned to Palmerston North. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Sep 1952. Living at Palmerston North Oct 2005. Died Palmerston North 1 Feb 2012 aged 83 years. |
| VAN DER MADE, Henry Alan | 206579 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born 6 Jul 1929. Came from Masterton. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 815617, Private, 2 Bn. Labourer from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs N.A.L. Davidson (aunt), Western Samoa. Enlisted circa 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and the travelled by ship to Korea. Posted to RNZASC. Also attached to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Nov 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3212 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Masterton. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Died Levin 17 Jan 2010 aged 80. Buried Avenue Cemetery, Levin. |
| VANCE, Douglas | 13648 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Wellington 11 Sep 1934. Entered the RNZN on 24 May 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 21 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona 8 Apr 1952–14 Feb 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Mar 1952. Sent on courses to HMAS Rushcutter 15 Feb–20 Aug 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 11 Apr 1953. RTNZ 21 Aug 1953 and was stationed in Philomel until drafted to Pukaki 15 Sep 1953. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Korean and Japanese waters. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. On return to NZ Doug Vance served in several ships and stations including the Reserve units of Tasman and Pegasus and in the ships Stawell, Hawea, Rotoiti, Black Prince, Pukaki and Kaniere. He did not advance beyond Able Seaman. DEE 10 Sep 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R). |
| VANE, Thomas Francis Spenser | 12823 | Lieutenant (Supply & Secretariat) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Tonbridge, Kent, UK, on 16 Nov 1917. He was a clerk before he entered the RN on 25 May 1937 as a Probationary Writer with Service No C/MX 54741. His training was conducted in Drake where he advanced to Writer on 19 Oct 1937 and Pembroke. He was then drafted to Cardiff (WWI light cruiser) followed by service in Calcutta then Caledon both WWI light cruisers. He advanced to Leading Writer on 5 Apr 1939 then served in Pembroke until drafted to Southampton (light cruiser) 9 Apr–5 Oct 1940. He advanced to Petty Officer Writer (Temporary) on 15 May 1940 and served in the Norwegian Campaign where the ship suffered splinter damage caused by German bombing. He returned to Pembroke 6 Oct 1940–6 Feb 1941. Drafted on 7 Feb 1941 to London (heavy cruiser) and was involved in escorts to and from Gibraltar. She was then involved in the hunt for Bismarck after Hood was sunk. Was involved in interception duties in the South Atlantic in Jun 1941 and in Sep 1941 was TSFD to Iceland for convoy protection duties to Archangel. between Nov 1941 and Mar 1942 she was under refit in Britain and resumed duties in Denmark Strait and was on station east of Bear Island to be ready for interception of the German battleship Tirpitz. London was several times involved in convoy escorts to Russia. Petty Officer Writer Tom Vale advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer (Temporary) on 6 Feb 1943. He served in Pembroke 9 Nov 1943–21 Jun 1949 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer (Permanent) on 6 Dec 1946. Thomas Vane entered the RNZN at Maori as a Writer on 19 Jun 1949 and advanced to Chief Petty Officer Writer over the next three days. He was first drafted to Lachlan 29 Jul 197 Nov 1949 and then to Philomel 8 Nov 1949–30 Aug 1952. He was promoted Acting Commissioned Writer Officer in Tamaki on 31 Aug 1952 and was appointed to Philomel on 28 Jan 1953. On 27 Nov 1954 he is shown as additional for passage to Britain to attend courses at the RN College Greenwich. Promoted Lieutenant (Supply) on 16 Aug 1955 and also attended an ABCD Course followed by 18 months exchange service in the RN. RTNZ and to Philomel 5 Jan 1957. Appointed to Royalist on as Lieutenant (Supply & Secretariat) 22 Mar 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Promoted Acting Lieutenant Commander on 6 Aug 1958. He then served in Philomel until he was released from the RNZN as Lieutenant Commander (Supply) on 15 Nov 1962. It is not known what service medals he received while in the RN but these could possibly include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. He may also be entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), the Naval LS&GC Medal and NZDSM (R) |
| VARDY, Robert | 14354 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born UK on 3 Apr 1926. Entered the RN on 14 Aug 1943 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Duke followed by further training in Drake. Drafted to Paris 10 May 1944 (French battleship returned to France at end of the war.) He advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 14 Oct 1944. Drafted to Glory (Colossus-class carrier) 21 Feb 1945–16 Oct 1946. Released from the RN 23 Jun 1947. Re-joined the RN on 2 Dec 1947 as a Stoker Mechanic. Was based in Excellent and served in ML 223 11 Jan 1948–31 Aug 1949 then served in ML 6002 13 Sep 1949–12 Jul 1950. This was the same vessel which was renumbered. He also served in Warrior (Colossus-class light carrier) 20 Aug 1950–28 Feb 1952. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 23 Oct 1951. Released to the Reserve 1 Jun 1952. Entered RNZN at Maori in London on 18 Nov 1952 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced the following day to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he was based in Philomel and served in ML 3551 (also known as Mako) 4 Dec 1952–26 Jan 1953 and was then drafted to Black Prince to 31 Mar 1954. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 9 Apr 1953. He then served in Bellona and Philomel twice between 1 Apr 1954 and 23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955–13 Aug 1956 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 to serve with the British Far East Fleet in Malayan and Korean waters. He advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Pukaki RTNZ about early Jul 1956 and then served in Tamaki 14 Aug 1956–2 Apr 1957. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Aug 1956. He also served in Royalist, then Kaniere 17 Jan 1958–11 Aug 1959 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 12 Aug 1958. He later served in Tamaki, Rotoiti and Lachlan and advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) 21 May 1962. He again served in Royalist, Philomel and Pukaki. Discharged to RA 8 Sep 1964. Medals for his RN service are not known but would include War Medal. For his NZ service he was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal 6 May 1960. He is Entitled to NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) possibly NZSSM (Nuclear Testing) and PJM. |
| VAUDREY, Peter Herbert | 14043 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, on 15 Nov 1936. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 17 Jan 1952 and underwent initial training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Aug 1952 and changed trade to Signalman Boy 15 Aug 1952. Drafted to Black Prince 28 Feb 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 15 May 1955. Had five short postings of about two months to Hawea, Black Prince, Philomel, Hawea and Philomel before drafting to Kaniere on 28 Dec 1955. Kaniere sailed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 to join the British fleet in Singapore and served in Korean waters. On RTNZ 8 May 1957 he remained in Kaniere until drafted to Philomel on 25 Nov 1957–3 Feb 1959. Returned to Royalist 4 Feb–23 Mar 1959 then served in Philomel 24 Mar 1959–7 Jun 1960. He appears to have changed trade to Telegraph Operator 1 (TO1) on 1 Mar 1960. Drafted to Royalist 8 Jun 1960 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraph Operator 1 Aug 1960 and to Leading Telegraph Operator 1 Aug 1961. The remainder of his time in the RNZN was served in Philomel. DEE 14 Nov 1962. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and is entitled to NZDSM. |
| VAUGHAN, Colin Henry | 203584 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Born Nottingham, UK, 4 Oct 1925. Previous service as a Craftsman in REME, British Army for four years with Service No 14428179. His NOK was his mother living at Broxtowe Estate, Nottingham, England, UK. He was a motor mechanic working for Auckland Transport Board. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA and to 16 Fd Regt while training at Waiouru. To be Lance Bombardier 7 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served as a Vehicle Mechanic 161 Bty LAD, RNZEME. Promoted Bombardier 7 Jan 1951. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 29 Jan 1952 and was discharged from Canadian CDS Seoul direct to unit 10 Feb 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt on escort duties 30 Apr–5 May 1952. The returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 21 May 1952 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned Auckland 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 188 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals and later NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died North Shore Auckland 25 Feb 2021 aged 95 years. |
| VAUGHAN, Kevin Rayder | 13324 | Yeoman of Signals | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland 5 Jul 1920. Employed as a Butcher’s assistant before he entered the RN as Boy 2nd Class in Ganges on 26 Aug 1936 with the Service No JX 150154. by 21 Nov 1937 he was rated at Signalman Boy. Drafted to Cornwall (heavy cruiser) 4 Jan–5 May 1938. He then served in Diomede which he joined on 3 May 1938 at Colombo on its way from NZ back to Britain. He was in Drake 27 May–12 Jun 1938 and was then drafted on 13 Jun 1938 to Glorious (Battlecruiser converted to carrier in the late 1920s) which was in the Mediterranean at that time. Advanced to Ordinary Signalman 5 Jul 1938 and to Signalman 4 Apr 1939. He was then drafted on 25 Apr 1939 to Zulu (destroyer) operating from St Angelo (Malta) but returned to Britain in Sep 1939 for duties in the Home Fleet. Zulu was involved in blockade and convoy protection duties until having to go into dock for repairs Dec 1939 to Mar 1940 and when she resumed operational service took part in the Norwegian Campaign in Apr and May 1940. In Jun Zulu was deployed for screening duties with the home fleet at Scapa Flow. After refit in Jul she was returned to Home Fleet duties and was damaged by an acoustic mine on 30 Aug 1940 and had to be taken in hand for repair in HM Dockyard, Rosyth. After repair Zulu returned to Home Fleet duties and in Mar 1941 was involved in minelaying escort duties. Kevin Vaughn advanced to Acting Leading Signalman (Temporary) on 4 Mar 1941. Zulu was also involved as escort for King George V on the attack on Bismarck and carried out torpedo attacks with other destroyers on the German warship. In Sep to Nov was involved with escorts to Malta and was present when Ark Royal was sunk by U-81. In Jan and Feb 1942 Zulu was TSFD to the Mediterranean Fleet and on 20 Feb returned to Alexandria. Kevin Vaugh was drafted to St Angelo on 2 Feb 1942 and remained in Malta until 13 Dec 1945. He advanced to Leading Signalman (Temporary) 4 Mar 1942. He also served in Euroclydon then Orion (light cruiser) which also served in the Mediterranean. Returned to Britain briefly 16 Oct–11 Nov 1946 and advanced to Leading Signalman (Permanent) on 4 Nov 1946. He then served on the staff of C in C Mediterranean in St Angelo 12 Nov 1946–6 Mar 1949. From 7 Mar 1949 to 3 Aug 1950 he served in Phoenicia, Drake, Glory, Ocean, Sea Eagle and was released from RN service 3 Aug 1950. Although not on his posting card he was awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori 29 Sep 1950 as a Signalman and was held on the books of Philomel as Leading Signalman on 30 Sep 1950. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel until drafting to Bellona 19 Jan–23 Aug 1951. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 30 Aug–10 Dec 1951 and returned to Philomel 11 Dec 1951. Advanced to Acting Yeoman of Signals 1 Mar 1952 and to TYS 25 Jun 1952. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity 13 Jan 1956. Drafted to Hawea 31 Jul–16 Sep 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. On arrival in Korea he was TSFD to Rotoiti and RTNZ in her on 19 Mar 1953. He then served in Philomel, Bellona, Royalist, Philomel and Wakefield. Discharged to RA 10 Jan 1961 and took up employment as a Public Servant. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| VAUGHAN, Terence (Terry) | 203694 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Wellington on 16 Nov 1925. Previous service in RNZAF during WWII in the Pacific theatre in No.6 Flying Boat Squadron. Service Number 44610 show he attested in perhaps mid-1944. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and trained in Waiouru, Trentham and Papakura Camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signalman Fd Regt, as the Battery Clerk served with 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel and back to the Cease Fire line. Promoted Bombardier while in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. RTNZ in rank of Bombardier. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Living in Torbay, North Shore City, in Nov 2000. Died Auckland 29 Oct 2011 aged 84 years. |
| VAVASOUR, Michael Phillip | 688301 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Takaka, 30 May 1932. Farmhand at Takaka before he enlisted in the RNZN on 28 Jan 1954 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki and Philomel was drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman 28 Apr 1954. Also served in Lachlan, Tarapunga and Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson on Radar Plotters course 24 Aug–15 Nov 1956. Served in Philomel and was graded Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 9 Nov 1956 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist 3 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second Commissioning Cruise. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 1 Dec 1957. He returned to NZ4 Jul 1958. Served briefly in Philomel and was re-drafted to Royalist 8 Dec 1958–30 May 1960. Upgraded to Radar Plotter 2nd Class on 18 Dec 1958. Sent to the UK May 1960, was held on the Books of Maori until drafted to Otago 22 Jun 1960 and was a member of the crew which brought the ship back to NZ arriving Dunedin 19 Jan 1961. Served in Tamaki 9 May–18 Dec 1961. DEE 27 Jan 1962. Possibly awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| VEART, Jack | 203643 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Devonport, Auckland, 12 Mar 1927. He was a driver and labourer for Auckland Harbour Board. Attested in KMB 31 Jun 1950 and was trained for service in Korea at Papakura and Waiouru. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a ‘Driver Field Regiment’. Served in many of the activities of the 161 Bty. Was promoted Lance Bombardier 7 May 1952 (pay clerk), Temporary Bombardier 4 Jun 1952 (Chief clerk), Bombardier to Temporary Sergeant 25 Jun 1952, to Sergeant 7 Aug 1952 and RTNZ in that rank. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Dec 1952. Died in Australia 26 Jan 2010 aged 82 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| VEINT, Horace Alexander | 207821 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Born in Five Rivers, Otago 9 Jun 1921. Previous service in the NZ Artillery as a Gunner during WWII with Service No 118161. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Nominal Roll No.9 p.407. He was a single man and was a labourer in Invercargill. Served in Egypt, the North African campaign with the ‘8th Army’ and in Italy. Left NZ between 1 Jul and 31 Dec 1942. Two brothers preceded him overseas during the war. Enlisted in KMB in Invercargill circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty, Easy Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star with ‘8th Army’ clasp, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1952. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Dunedin 6 Aug 1985. Buried Anderson’s Bay RSA Cemetery, Dunedin. |
| VEITCH, Thomas Ernest Harold | 207890 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born 14 Oct 1915. Served in the RNZAF during WWII with Service No 403034 (indicates he enlisted in 1940). Travelled to Canada in the MV Aorangi a trans-Tasman liner and refrigerated cargo ship. Completed a signals course at the RCAF No.2 Wireless School in Calgary, Alberta and graduated on 9 Apr 1941. Also underwent training in the RCAF No.2 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mossbank, Saskatchewan followed by further training in the RCAF No.31 Operational Training Unit in Debert, Nova Scotia (later known as No.7 O.T.U.) which also trained personnel for Lockheed Hudson and later de Havilland Mosquito aircraft. After the war came back to NZ. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to Force HQ Sigs Troop where he could use his skills in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ, flew from Japan to Sydney and continued by a Teal flight to deplaned in NZ on 25 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3216 was sent to an address in Petone on 3 Sep 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt, Wellington 23 Dec 1992 aged 77 years. |
| VEITCH, William | 208770 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 18/05/2054 | Came from Dunedin. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 24 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt but Bty not known. Embarked 16 Apr 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe for return to Sydney. Completed the RTNZ to deplane Wellington 19 May 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3217 was sent 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Clydevale, Dunedin. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| VELLONOWETH, Richard Fhon (John) | 13438 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 10 Mar 1933. Attended Christchurch West High School. Employed as a Telegraph delivery-boy for NZ Post & Telegraph in Christchurch before joining the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 21 Sep 1950. After basic naval training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona as Boy 1st Class for his first sea service. Drafted to Rotoiti, 17 Dec 1951. He sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters and was aged 16 when he arrived in the Korean area. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 10 Sep 1952. In crow's nest on Rotoiti when ship was shelled by communist artillery. Normal position when at sea was at a gun mounting on the bridge and his duty was lookout. RTNZ 19 Mar 1953. Drafted to Bellona 14 Aug 1953 and remained with that ship until drafted to Tui 7 Dec 1953. Died from multiple injuries received at Mangaweka on 24 Aug 1954 when he fell from a train. Discharged Dead 24 Aug 1954. Cremated at Bromley, Christchurch 25 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which may have been issued to his family. |
| VELVIN, Colin David | 206723 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/11/2053 | Born Feilding 17 Aug 1929. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Gunner Able 2 Troop, 161 Bty. Colin RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1954. Joined Territorial Force RNZA as Gunner. Living in Marton in Nov 2000. Entitlement NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Marton 9 Jun 2017 aged 87 years. An episode: “Just on nightfall on November 24, 1952, the Royal Fusilier patrol leader, Chris Hoare, led his men to a mound near Hill 159, shooting and capturing several Chinese soldiers. The platoon then established its base on the end of the mound. The Chinese could be heard in the neighbourhood and the Fusiliers knew that their post was surrounded by enemy. At 0100hrs [1am] on November 25, 12 Platoon led by Peter de Roeper started its assault, climbing over the feature jutting out to the mound and crossing a stream before entering the paddy fields. They encountered heavy fire from the Chinese and many were killed on each side. At the same time, among all the confusion, Chris Hoare's position was attacked from all sides and he called for support from artillery, mortars, medium machine guns and tank fire. 161 Bty swung into action, loading and firing rapidly. We drove off the attackers but they kept coming back and gradually the Hoare platoon was reduced in numbers. Eventually Chris Hoare was mortally wounded and the radio operator, Fusilier George Hodkinson, came to the fore. Despite the constant shelling and the sense of imminent disaster, he maintained a calm running commentary, coolly correcting our own tank and artillery fire. He kept this up until only he was left alive. At the gun position, we all knew that the radio operator was calling in the targets ever closer to his own position. It was obvious to us that he was about to be overrun and we felt a terrible sense of helplessness. Eventually the inevitable happened and the radio messages stopped.” Forty-six years later Colin Velvin learned at a NZ KVA Reunion in Whangarei that George Hodkinson was alive. Taken prisoner by the Chinese, he was eventually released and decorated by the young Queen Elizabeth II with the Distinguished Conduct Medal. |
| VELVIN, Malcolm Neill (Mal) | 206023 | 2nd Lieutenant | NZ Base HQ Engr Sec | RNZE | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Feilding on 2 Dec 1927. Civil Engineer, Marton. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. OC Base Engineer Section, Korea 1950–52. Also posted to 12 Fd Sqn, 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952, No.39484 p.1279). “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the New Zealand Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” Troop Commander 1 Troop, 12 Field Squadron RE, 25 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned NZ 25 Apr 1952. SOS Kayforce 24 Oct 1952 and posted to the Regular Force. OC 1 Field Squadron, Papakura 1961–62. Discharged from the Regular Force circa 1954. Territorial Force 1965–68. Died Australia, 23 Aug 2001. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| VENNELL, John Adrian | 13256 | Lieutenant (Supply & Secretariat) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Cambridge, Waikato, on 8 May 1932. He attended Takapuna Grammar School 1946–49. His family had long links with the Royal Navy, RAN and RNZN. His father was a Lieutenant in the RAN and a brother was a Sub-Lieutenant in the RNZN at the time of his application to join the RNZN. Other members of his family served in the RN circa 1856 and later. He entered the RNZN in 1950 and by March he was a cadet under training based in HMNZS Maori. His initial training was conducted in HMS Britannia (Royal Naval College Dartmouth) He also served in Devonshire, Illustrious and was promoted Midshipman (Supply) on 1 Sep 1951. His next ship was London where he was promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Supply) on 1 Jan 1953. This was followed by service in Ceres (RN Supply & Secretariat School at Weatherby in Yorkshire). He was held on the books of President 30 Apr 1953–5 May 1954 while undergoing further courses and was promoted Sub-Lieutenant (Supply) 17 Dec 1953. Adrian Vennell RTNZ to Philomel 18 Feb 1954 and was appointed to Bellona as Sub-Lieutenant (Supply) on 6 May 1954. He also served in Black Prince and then returned to Philomel where he was promoted Lieutenant (Supply) on 12 Dec 1955. Appointed to Royalist on 20 Dec 1956 and appointed Captain’s Secretary. Royalist sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters and RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. On 10 Jul 1958 he was appointed to Tamaki and was again appointed as Captain’s Secretary. He was posed to Wakefield on 2 May 1960 and appointed secretary to the CNS on 9 May 1960. He later served in Pukaki, Wakefield then Pukaki again where he was promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 May 1963. Lieutenant Commander Vennell was sent to the UK in Mar 1966 and was in Sea Eagle for approx six months before appointed to HMNZS Waikato on when she was commissioned on 14 Sep 1966. He RTNZ in Waikato and remained in her until 10 Apr 1968. He then served in Philomel on the staff of the Commodore, Auckland, then later was the Secretary to the Commodore. He was serving in Tamaki as a Lieutenant Commander at the time of his discharge on 2 Mar 1972. Posted to the Retired List on 2 Mar 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) (both issued 27 Sep 2002), NZDSM (issued 27 Jun 11) and PJM (issued 5 May 2006). No mention of an award of the NZGSM (K) to Adrian Vennell has yet been seen but he was in Royalist the whole time between 20 May 1957 and RTNZ on 20 May 1958 and should have therefore qualified for the award. He applied for the NZAFA but his service had ended before the award was instituted and awards issued in 1977. |
| VENNING-SLATER, Neville John | 13559 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Napier 12 Mar 1935. Enlisted in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as Boy 2nd Class but was sent on Leave Without Pay probably only until Tamaki reopened after Christmas /NY leave. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Jun 1951. Drafted to Bellona 8 Apr 1952 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist 12 Sep 1952. In Philomel 12 Jan 1953. Advanced to Telegraphist 10 Oct 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 29 Dec 1953. Drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954–6 Nov 1955 and sailed from Auckland 19 Jul 1954 to serve in Asia attached to the British Eastern Fleet. RTNZ 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Irirangi 7 Nov 1955, to Philomel 6 Jan 1956 then returned to Irirangi 7 Mar 1956–11 Jun 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 12 Jun 1958–30 Apr 1959. Later served in Wakefield (Wellington) and advanced to Radio Operator 2nd Class 1 Mar 1960. Also served at Irirangi again before returning to Philomel Jan Mar 1961. DEE 11 Mar 1961. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM. |
| VENUS, Arthur Charles | 12573 | CSGI (Chief Visual Instructor?) | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Bermondsey, London, UK, on 16 Sep 1928. Enlisted in the RN circa 1945 with Service No P/JK 245601. Enlisted in RNZN 30 Jan 1949 at Cook/Maori in London as a Signalman. Drafted to Tutira and was in the crew which brought the ship to NZ. He remained with the ship and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. They were both on defence duties at Inchon and later at Wonsan on the east coast of Korea. Tutira RTNZ arriving Auckland on 30 May 1951. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 19 Jul–25 Oct 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 1 Dec 1951. He then served in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 10 Jan 1952–12 Jan 1953 before returning to Philomel on 12 Jan 1953. He was sent back to Cerberus for further courses from 25 May to 17 Dec 1953. On RTNZ he was drafted to Black Prince 23 Apr 1954–21 Sep 1955. Between Dec 1955 and Mar 1958 he alternated regularly between Philomel and Wakefield. He served in Pukaki, Tamaki and Royalist but did not return to Korea in these vessels. In Dec 1962 he was sent to Maori on courses until 16 Jul 1963 and then spent time mainly in Philomel. He was again sent to Britain in Jun 1966 as part of the ship’s company for Waikato. While in the UK he also served in Sea Eagle 5 Jul–16 Sep 1966 and came back to NZ in Waikato. He was appointed to HMNZS Tasman (an advanced training facility in Philomel until subsumed by Tamaki) and was on Restricted Service until 1 Feb 1977. He was regarded, “As a highly competent visual instructor and was the mainstay of the school.” And later, “Ch. Sig. Instr. Venus will be a great loss to the service, the branch and the school. Am extremely sorry to see him go.” Served in RNZN until 1977. Medals awarded, British Empire Medal (Mil), NY Hons 1 Jan 1970.) Wrongly named but the Cabinet Office advised that the error in engraving on CSGI Venus’s BEM is not sufficient to warrant obtaining a replacement from the UK. NZOSM, Korea Medal (error made in name and X’ed out), UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZSSM, RN LS&GC Medal (engraved with wrong number), PJM and KWSM. Sad to note that three of his medals had incorrect details stamped or engraved. Particularly miserable advice from the Cabinet Office. Discharged from Philomel 2 Feb 1977. Living at Belmont, Auckland, 2003. Died Belmont, North Shore, Auckland, 13 Oct 2011 aged 83 years. |
| VERCOE, Malcolm Ross | 208292 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 06/07/2053 | Born Blenheim 9 Jan 1930. Self-employed bushman. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Posted to RNZ Sigs while training in Burnham. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued and flown from Darwin 11pm 26 Aug 1951 by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 28 Aug 1951. He then sailed from Sasebo and disembarked Korea 6 Oct 1951. Posted from NZRTU to NZ Component 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 6 Oct 1951 and M/I to this unit 10 Oct 1951. Served in C Troop. Had a few problems adhering to R & SOs. Admitted 60 Ind Fd Amb 20–25 May 1952 and was discharged direct to his unit. Admitted 37 Canadian FDS 10 Jul 1952, TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged to NZ Base HQ 24 Jul 1952. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU the next day. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 2 Aug 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 1 Oct 1952 and appointed Line NCO. Promoted Temporary Corporal 1 Feb 1953 and to Corporal 1 Mar 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ 2 Jun 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll and M/I to this unit the next day. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for R|TNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from Teal flight (Flight 12A) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 342 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 7 Sep 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3219 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Stoke, Nelson. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. A photo exists of him with a Korean soldier taken in 1953. |
| VERTONGEN, Noel Leslie | 206826 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 05/03/2054 | Born Martinborough 5 Oct 1930. He was a butcher for Manawatu Meat Co then a labourer at Kairanga Meat Co, Came from Foxton. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight (Flight 2) to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline, deplaning Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU 21 Jun 1952 and entered Korea the same day. Battle Casualty (mortar shrapnel wound to chest) 19 Jul 1952 and admitted 25 ADS. TSFD to No.6 Convalescent Trg Depot and was discharged to NZ Base HQ and onto NZRTU 26 Aug 1952. Committed several misdemeanours 11–13 Nov 1962. M/O NZRTU and attached FAP to Brit Com Leave Unit, Tokyo 15–26 Jan 1953 and returned to NZRTU. M/O to 16 Fd Regt 9 Feb 1953 and was attached FAP to CATC Inchon 9 Feb 1953. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to CATC Inchon 19 Apr 1953. More disregard of R & SOs during May 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 5 Mar 1954. SOS Kayforce 6 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3220 sent 3 Sep 1957 to an address in Foxton. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Cambridge 2 Sep 2017 aged 86 years. |
| VICKERS, Frederick Leslie | 14426 | Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Holton-le-Clay, East Midlands, UK, on 28 Dec 1922. Entered the RN as Boy 2nd Class 14 Jun 1938 and underwent training in Ganges the Boy Entrant Training School. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 27 Nov 1938 and remained in that rate through several short postings to Pembroke, Iron Duke, Pembroke, Renown and Pembroke. Drafted to Sussex on 7 May 1940 and was specially rated to Ordinary Seaman on 27 Jun 1940. Sussex was deployed for escort of evacuation convoys from Norway and on searches for enemy vessels in the North Sea. Sussex was damaged by a bomb while at Princes Dock, Glasgow and suffered fire damage and when flooded to prevent ammunition explosion she capsized. Served three months in Pembroke and was then drafted on 14 Dec 1940 to Mauritius (a brand-new light cruiser) and was involved with convoy protection between Britain and South Africa. Mauritius also served in the Indian Ocean and was TSFD to 4th Cruiser Sqn in the East Indies. Advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Mar 1941. Returned to Pembroke 8 Apr 1942 and was then drafted on 11 Jul 1942 to Anson (battleship) which had to undergo ‘working up’ for operational service at Scapa Flow. He was soon involved distant cover for Russian convoys and the relief of the Anglo-Norwegian garrison at Spitzbergen. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 23 Oct 1943. Returned to Pembroke 4 Aug 1943 and was next drafted to Marlborough the Torpedo School at Eastbourne 28 Aug–30 Nov 1943. Advanced to Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 23 Oct 1943. He then had several short shore station postings before returning to Marlborough 25 Aug 1944 Advanced to Petty Officer (Temporary) 15 Jul 1945. He served in several other ships including Vindictive (Repair ship) and while in Pembroke 26 Jun 1946–14 Jul 1947 changed trade to Elect. In 1948 served in Broadsword (Pembroke II). Drafted to Constance (destroyer) based at Hong Kong 16 Aug 1949–8 Aug 1951 during which time the ship served with the UN ships during the Korean War. Released from the RN 28 Sep 1953. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic and Burma Stars and ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps and War Medal, Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 29 Oct 1953 as an Electrical Mechanician 1st Class and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician and then to Electrician on the following days. Served in Philomel, Tui, Black Prince and advanced to Petty Officer Electrician 19 Mar 1955. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 29 Jan 1956. Drafted to Royalist 22 Mar 1957 which left Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 18 Sep 1958–27 Apr 1960. Sent to the UK in May 1960 and was a member of the crew that brought Otago back to NZ in 1961. His remaining service was all in Philomel. Advanced to Chief Electrician 14 Jul 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| VICKERS, Maxwell Charles | 208826 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Sebastopol, Victoria, Australia, 12 Mar 1929. Served in Jayforce as a Sapper in the Aust Force for 4 years seven months Employed as a labourer for North Canterbury Hospital Board. Came from Christchurch. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. NOK Mrs E. Vickers (mother), Middle Park, Melbourne, Australia. 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Mar 1953. Entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 12 Mar 1953. Served in RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted to Temporary Lance Bombardier 9 Dec 1953 and appointed Tech Storeman. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and retained his appointment and was promoted to Temporary Sergeant 1 Mar 1954 Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 6–13 May 1954 was discharged from Medical Centre and posted to his unit. Promoted Sub Sergeant 14 Aug 1954, M/O from 16 Fd Reg to NZ Base HQ 14 Aug 1954 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 194 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. |
| VICKERY, James Henry Egmont | 14704 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hamilton, New Zealand 28 Sep 1936. Entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as Boy 2nd Class. Drafted to Black Prince 1 Jan 1954 as Boy 1st Class. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 28 Mar 1954. Appeared to change trade as he is shown as Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class in Philomel 14 Jul 1954. Sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 15 Oct 1954–21 Jun 1955. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Irirangi, Wakefield and returned to Irirangi where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 5 May 1955. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 and RTNZ 4 Jul 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. Served in Philomel and Irirangi and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Apr 1959 then to Leading Radio Electricians Mate 1 Apr 1960. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician 1 Jan 1961. Sent to the UK Jan 1961 to become a crew member of Taranaki and sailed the ship to New Zealand. On return to NZ served in Irirangi. His last week in service was in Philomel. DEE 27 Sep 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Hamilton 11 Sep 2000 in his 64th year. |
| VIDLER, Charles William | 203585 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born 20 Aug 1926. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.147 as 634941, Signaller, 2 Div Sigs. Electro-plater from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs F.E. Vidler (mother), Pt Chevalier, Auckland. Also served in RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signaller. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Died 2 Aug 2002 aged 75 years. Buried Mercer Cemetery, Waikato. |
| VINCENT, Harold Ernest | 1951 | Chief Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Harold Vincent was born in Vogeltown, New Plymouth on 2 Apr 1924. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN (aged 16 years and two months) on 28 May 1940 until the age of 18 years. He was one of 26 Boys in his class serving in Philomel. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 19 Oct 1940. Entered on a 12-year engagement which was reduced to six years from 1 Apr 1946. Drafted to Matai (formerly the Government lighthouse tender) which was then taken over by the Navy and fitted out as a minesweeper and was involved in the German minefield off the Hauraki Gulf. He was then drafted to Tamaki on 20 Jan–11 May 1941. He was drafted to Leander on 4 Jun 1941 and joined this ship in Alexandria where it was to participate in operations to against German and Vichy French ships and aircraft off Syria. After a local ceasefire Leander then sailed from Port Said on 31 Jul 1941 for return to NZ and the Pacific area arriving at Auckland on 10 Sep 1941. In Nov 1941 he was serving in Leander and was regarded as an “Outstanding Boy–by far. When we know him better we must accelerate him…” He remained in Leander and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Oct 1941 and served in the Southwest Pacific with US and Australian Ship then as a part of the ANZAC Squadron area until Apr 1942. Advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Apr 1942. Leander was involved in work escorting troopship and transports between the South Pacific island but had to come back to NZ in Nov 1942 to have repairs made to cracked fuel-tank plating and underwent a three months refit. She then returned to Espiritu Santo in Mar 1943 then on 11 Jun 1943 she joined a US Task Force of Guadalcanal and while on the second night of operations near New Georgia she was hit by a Japanese torpedo causing severe damage and 26 fatal casualties. Made seaworthy but effectively no longer a fighting unit she came back to NZ for temporary repairs and proceeded to the US shipyards in Boston for major repairs. Harold Vincent advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 25 Jun 1943. From Boston he travelled further east and was drafted on 8 Jan 1944 to Achillies in the UK but was then drafted to Defiance (the RN torpedo school) 22 Jan–25 Jun 1944 where he completed courses for non-substantive rates. Advanced to Leading Seaman (Temporary) 25 Jun 1944. He was next drafted to Orion (Leander-class cruiser) and was involved the Channel in support of operations after the landings in France. She was then TSFD to the Mediterranean Jul 1944 in support of allied landings in the south of France Aug 1944 and then TSFD to the Aegean Force. He advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 23 Sep 1944 and to Acting Petty Officer (Permanent) on 23 Mar 1945. He left Orion as he volunteered to complete his time on loan in the RN in the Far East. He next served in Mayina (Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) then served in LST 3006. It is understood that this ship was to serve in Burma or Malaya campaigns. He advanced to Petty Officer on 23 Sep 1945, returned to Mayina and in Dec he passed through Golden Hind (Sydney, Australia) and arrived back in Philomel on 6 Jan 1946. For his WWII service he was awarded the 1939–45 Star, the Pacific Star. War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal (as of 16 May 1950). This was amended on 16 May 1951 and he also received the Italy Star, the France & Germany Star and the ‘Burma’ clasp for his Pacific Star. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Black Prince and was then sent to HMAS Cerberus 24 May 1946 and then onto HMAS Watson where he changed to the electrical trade. He was recognised as, “…a first-class electrician. Technical ability and powers of command are excellent and he has a pleasant personality. Strongly recommended for Chief’s rate.” He also served in Bellona, Philomel and Black Prince and advanced to Chief Electrician on 16 Jan 1953. On 21 Sep 1955 he advanced to Chief Petty Officer Electrician while serving in Philomel. Chief Petty Officer Vincent was drafted on 21 Dec 1956 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until 30 Sep 1958. He was also a recruiter for the RNZN in 1965–66. Awarded the ERII Coronation Medal on 14 Jun 1953, the Naval LS&GC Medal with Gratuity on 29 May 1957 and the British Empire Medal on 11 Jun 1966. He continued to serve and was awarded the clasp to his LS&GC Medal on 2 Apr 1972. He was discharged to RA on 6 Dec 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| VINCENT, John William | 13107 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | John Vincent was born Walsall, Staffordshire, UK, on 4 Feb 1918. His occupation before he entered the RN was plater and made a variety of plates for doors, streets and for other uses. These plates had a great variety of text, numbers and images. Entering the RN on 5 May 1937 he was issued the Number D/MX 54533 and was granted the rate of Assistant Cook. His service commenced in Drake and on 25 Nov 1937 his trade was amended to Assistant Cook (Officers). Drafted to Colombo (light cruiser built during WWI) 12 Jan 1938 and then to Royal Oak on 7 May 1938 and advanced to Cook (Officers) on 4 Aug 1938. Based on Drake 3 Jun 19339 he then served in Wyvern (destroyer launched 1919) 31 Jul 1939. After Gipsy detonated a Magnetic Mine on 21 Nov 1939 Wyvern steamed through the area at high speed in attempt to detonate other mins and clear the location for further ship movements. This was followed by service in Vansittart (destroyer launched 1919) and served on escort in the Western Approaches 26 Jan–28 Apr 1940. He returned to Drake and was next drafted to Periwinkle 14 Jul 1940–30 Dec 1941. John Vincent advanced Leading Cook (Officers) Temporary on 7 Sep 1940. Periwinkle was involved in three major convoy battles and shared in the destruction of U–147. He later served in Watchman (destroyer) 14 Jul–10 Nov 1942, Newcastle (light cruiser) and Hawkins (light cruiser) both of which served in the Indian Ocean and operated from Assegai and Kongoni (Durban, South Africa). John advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Officers) on 19 Aug 1944 and was shown as Leading Cook (Officers) Permanent on 6 Apr 1945. He also served in Renown (battleship) and was back in Drake and was promoted Petty Officer Cook (Officers) Perm on 11 Nov 1946. He served in Venerable (carrier) and Vulture (RN Air Station). DEE 5 Jun 1949 from Drake. Joh Vincent entered the RNZN in Philomel on 11 May 1950 as a Cook (Officers) and advanced to Leading Cook (Officers) the next day, He served in Lachlan 22 Jun 1950–19 Jun 1951, changed to Leading Cook (Seamen) and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) both on 22 Jun 1950. He served in Philomel and Bellona 10 Oct 1951–21 Jun 1953 then Philomel again and was drafted to Kaniere 16 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service with the British Eastern Fleet in Malayan, Hong Kong and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He then served in Philomel, Black Prince, Philomel again and Royalist 26 Sep 1958–21 Sep 1959. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 26 Sep 1958 and to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 22 Sep 1959. He was discharged to RA on 10 May 1960. His WWII awards may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Awarded Naval LS&GS Medal on 29 Jun 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, Naval GSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. On retirement from the RNZN he moved to Silverdale and became a baker in that town. |
| VINE, Thomas Alfred Noel (Tan) | 31037 | Warrant Officer 1st Class | 16 Fd Regt RSM | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Odiham, Hampshire, UK, 18 Dec 1918. Permanent/ Regular Force 1939–64, 2 NZEF 1940–44. Also served with Lieutenant Colonel Moodie during WWII. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Vine was an artillery instructor at the School of Artillery, Waiouru and was involved in training Kayforce before embarkation. Seconded to Kayforce 5 Nov 1950 as the Regimental Sergeant Major for 16 Fd Regt and was TSFD immediately. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 30 Apr 1951. Promoted Captain. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953 p.424), “…mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June,1952”. Successively held the appointments of Regimental Sergeant Major, Quartermaster and Adjutant. “He has proved himself a versatile and able officer, in particular since taking over the appointment of Adjutant in April 1952.” Kayforce 1950–52 successively RSM, Quartermaster (2nd Lieutenant, Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Capt), Adjutant, Troop Commander in 16 Fd Regt. SOS Kayforce 16 Sep 1953 and reposted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland, 25 Mar 1993 aged 65 years. |
| VINK, Antoon Andries | 211403 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 02/10/2056 | Born in the Hague, Holland, 23 Jul 1930. Crane driver for Wellington Harbour Board. Attested in Kayforce 8 Sep 1954. Emplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1954 on an RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan and Korea. NOK Mrs Johanna Hendrika Vink, 88 Spionkopstraat, the Hague, Holland. Deplaned Iwakuni 16 Dec 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Jan 1955. Entered Korea 9 Jan 1955 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. Applied for discharge in the USA. Posted to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot Disposals unit 30 Jun–27 Sep 1956. Emplaned for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Oct 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 294 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Dec 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Became Post & Telegraph employee and was involved as Morse and Typewriter teleprinter operator, before re-joining the Army on 18 Jul 1957. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Wellington 28 Nov 1957. Served in Bn HQ. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Severe infection caused the 5th finger to be amputated after other treatment failed. Embarked on TSS Captain Cook at Penang 25 Nov 1959 and disembarked at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Discharged on return to NZ (Army 224/3/3/MS dated 7 Dec 1959). Returned to Hamilton. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Later went and lived and worked in the United States of America. Died 24 Jul 1974. |
| VINTEN, Desmond Max William | 206645 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 04/09/2053 | Born Featherston 12 Aug 1931. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 which took them to Kure via Manus Island. Served in the Force Maintenance Area at Seoul and in the Imjin Area in 1 Brit Com Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 30 Aug and deplaned Wellington 4 Sep 1953. SOS Kayforce 1 Nov 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Enlisted in the Regular Force 6 Aug 1956. Later Platoon Sergeant, Signals Platoon, 1NZ Regt (Lieutenant Colonel Pearce's Bn) 1961–64 the later part of which was served with Lieutenant Colonel Gurr's Bn. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class RNZ Sigs. Posted to Home Command Signals Troop, Wellington, 17 Nov 1970. Still at same unit in Nov 1975. Discharged 29 May 1976 having completed 20 years Regular service. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (M) and KWSM. Living in Wainuiomata in 2001. Became North Island Vice President of NZ KVA in Oct 2009 and was appointed National President at the 2013 AGM at Rotorua. Living in Wainuiomata, Wellington in Nov 2022. |
| VIPOND, Harold | 13821 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Tipton, South Staffordshire, UK, 20 Sep 1910. Employed as a moulder before he enlisted in the RN (Service No P/KX 79525) as a Stoker 2nd Class on 8 Oct 1928. Served in Campbell (destroyer), Stuart (destroyer) Suffolk (cruiser), Amazon (destroyer) and Courageous (aircraft carrier) where he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 1 Sep 1938. Drafted to Fermoy (minesweeper) 3 Aug 1939 which was in the Mediterranean and used to try and intercept ships carrying illegal immigrants to Palestine. Was based at Nile (shore station at Alexandria) then at St Angelo (Malta) 14 May–20 Oct 1940. drafted to Icarus (destroyer) 19 Sep 1941 and advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) 21 Oct 1941. Served in Orlando a base ship at Greenock and later at other shore bases. Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 26 May 1944. Drafted to LST 3512 on 14 Aug 1945–31 Aug 1946. Drafted to Resource a heavy repair ship 12 Jun 1947–30 Apr 1948 as Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Served in Birmingham 10 Jun 1948–5 Nov 1949 then went back to Resource as Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Released from Victory in the rate of Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 7 Apr 1952. His WWII award may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa and Burma stars and War Medal. Enlisted in the RNZN in London on 12 May 1952 as a Stoker Mechanic and on successive days advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he was in Philomel for a short time and was then drafted to Bellona from Jan 1953 to 3 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 4 May 1953 and sailed from Auckland. He served Pukaki through the Korean deployment and RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. In Tamaki 24 Feb 1955–24 Apr 1957. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. DEE on 1 May 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| VIRTUE, Ronald David | 206006 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB in late Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl from NZRTU. Emplaned (Return to NZ Roll No.64) Iwakuni on 21 May 1952 for RTNZ by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and completed the RTNZ to deplane Wellington 24 May 1952 from Teal flying boat (Awatere) ex Sydney. RTNZ as a Lance Corporal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952 and went to Taumarunui. His mother’s home was in Matamata. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gisborne, 24 Feb 1995 aged 68 years. Buried Tahuhera Cemetery in the RSA section. |
| VIVIAN, Ronald Gordon Basil | 12541 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Sydenham, Christchurch on 10 Feb 1933. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 11 Nov 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 19 Mar 1949 he was drafted to Bellona on 24 Jan 1950. Drafted to Pukaki on 16 May 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served briefly in Philomel then was drafted to Taupo on 23 Dec 1950. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Feb 1951. He then served again in Philomel and was drafted to Lachlan on 1 May 1952. Discharged PUNS on 4 Mar 1953 and returned to live in Christchurch. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 12 Oct 1957 aged 24. His Notification of Death form stated that he had no war service but served in the Pacific which is in-accurate. |
| VOELCKER, Francis William | 28089 | Lieutenant Colonel | ? | RNZA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born England on 9 Oct 1896. Served in the British Army 1915–28 in King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Military Cross London Gazette, 30 Jan, 1920 “…in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May, 1919, unless otherwise stated.” Joined NZ Temporary Staff in Jun 1940 and embarked with 8 Bde Gp for Fiji 19 Nov 1940. Commander 3 Bn Fiji Infantry Regt Dec 1942. Served on Bougainville and was awarded DSO (substituted for OBE) and US Bronze Star. NZ Administrator Western Samoa 1946, High Commissioner 1947–49. UN Reconstruction Agency, Korea, 1952. Did not serve in with Kayforce but was there at the same time. Not entitled to Korea Medal or UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 22 May 1954. |
| VOLTZ, Raymond Peter | 457506 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born 18 Feb 1932–possibly in Hamilton. Serving TF soldier. Attended an Officer Selection Board at Linton 10–11 Mar 1954 and was selected to attend the Officer Cadet Training Unit. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland on 2 Jun 1954 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal flight ex Sydney on 9 Dec 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3224 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Hamilton East. Discharged form Kayforce. Enlisted in Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Sydney Australia 25 Mar 1986 aged 54 years. |
| VOSPER, William Percival | 1275 | Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gisborne 7 Jun 1913. Employed as a baker before he entered the NZ Division of the Royal Navy on 20 Jun 1934 as an Assistant Cook. Stationed in Philomel until 9 Dec 1934. Drafted to Diomede 10 Dec 1934 and stayed on the New Zealand Station until 14 May 1935. In Philomel 15 May 1935 and advanced to Cook 20 Jun 1935. Drafted to HMS Achilles 10 Nov 1936–20 Jan 1937 just after it had returned from the Mediterranean during the Abyssinian crisis. Drafted to Dunedin (light cruiser) 21 Jan–29 Apr 1937. Served in Leander 30 Apr 1937–28 Mar 1939 and advanced to Leading Cook (Seamen). In Philomel until 29 Nov 1939 and had advance to Petty Officer Cook on 1 Sep 1939. Drafted to Leander again 30 Nov 1939 until 5 Feb 1943. During this time Leander had visited Auckland and Campbell Islands to investigate the likelihood of their use by Germany for bases. Was involved in convoy escorts and served in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Sank the Italian raider Ramb in Feb 1941. In 1942 spent most of the time in the Pacific and in Feb 1943 was under repair at Auckland. Vosper had been advanced to Chief Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 1 Dec 1941. In Philomel 6 Feb 1943–1 May 1945. Served in Cook (ship or shore base not currently known) and was then drafted to Gambia 28 Dec 1944 which was then at Auckland under refit. Served in Pacific and was under attack by Kamikazes, was involved in Op ICEBERG OOLONG also took part on operations against Japanese mainland and shot down a Japanese aircraft at the time of the official cease fire. Represented RNZN at Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. RTNZ was in Philomel 20 Feb–29 Jul 1946. DEE 29 Jul 1946. Re-entered RNZN 5 Jun 1951 as Cook (Seamen) and advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on successive days. Served in Bellona 8 Jun–20 Aug 1951. Drafted to Taupo 21 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 bound for Korea. (See Introduction for further details.) RTNZ 21 Oct 1952 but he remained with Taupo until 14 Jan 1953. Served in Bellona again until 9 Nov 1953. Drafted to Irirangi 10 Nov 1953–19 Jan 1955. Drafted to Pukaki and served in Malaya, Hong Kong and Korean waters with part of the British Far East Fleet. Later served in Black Prince and was Discharged to RA 4 Jun 1959. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Royal Navy LS&GC Medal 26 Jun 1954. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| VOSS, Thomas Hardy Ernest | 206724 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/02/2054 | 01/01/1970 | Born during 1930. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement Draft for Korea. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 16 Fd Regt 12 May 1953. Served almost all his time in Korea in this unit. Embarked 18 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan for travel From Japan to Australia. He continued the journey from Sydney by air and RTNZ deplaning Auckland 12 Mar 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 18 May 1954 and re-posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3225 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whangarei. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died at Levin Home for War Veterans 3 Jul 2020 aged 89 years. He was to be returned to Tapanui for interment at a later date. |
| VOYSEY, Edwin Owen | 204514 | Sapper | HQ Base | RNZE | 11/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Te Aroha 31 Jul 1925. His parents both gave written consent for Edwin to serve overseas in Jayforce. Previous service as Trooper with Service No 646419 in BCOF, Japan. Embarked on HMT Chitral at Wellington 30 Jul 1946 and disembarked Japan 19 Aug 1946. Embarked Japan 14 Jun 1946 for RTNZ disembarking from the ship at Auckland on 5 Jul 1947. Discharged from Jayforce 7 Aug 1947. Trooper, HQ Base, Joiner's Apprentice from Morrinsville. Next-of-kin Mrs G. Voysey (mother) Waihou RD, near Morrinsville. Came from Waihou, Morrinsville. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements 17 Apr 1952. Underwent training at Papakura, Linton and at the School of Military Engineering Trentham Camp before it moved to Linton Camp. Emplaned as a Sapper 11 Dec 1952 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney Australia. Continued journey to Japan by civil airlines. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 13 Jan 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army) and served in 12 Fd Sqn. Returned to NZ Base HQ 6–11 Mar 1953 for rugby trials but then went back to 28 Fd Engr Regt. M/I NZ Base HQ, CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 25 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3226 was sent on 3 Sep 1957 to his given address in Te Aroha. Later awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died during 2001 possibly in Te Aroha aged 75 years. Edward had two brothers who served during WWII. Corporal William Doran Voysey served in Italy and Sub L (A) Russel Lawrence Voysey served in the Fleet Air Arm and was killed 7 Nov 1945 when his aircraft engine failed and he ditched in the sea off Northern Ireland. Other family members served in The Great War and Private William Doran Voysey, died of wounds in Sep 1918. |
| VUGLER, Cedric John | 203586 | Lance Bombardier | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Auckland 9 Sep 1927. Clerk from Devonport. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950, Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt, Camp HQ Section. Promoted Sergeant. DIED OF DISEASE at Pusan (smallpox) 11 Feb 1951 aged 23 years. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Medals were awarded to his family and may include NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM and NZ Memorial Cross. |
| WAA, Wellington (Wuti) | 13439 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born in Wellington on 1 Jan 1934. Left school and entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 29 Sep 1950. Underwent initial naval training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 8 Feb 1951. He remained in Tamaki until 15 Aug 1951. Drafted to Bellona 16 Aug 1951 for his first service at sea and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 Jul 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 10 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 to Korean waters for service with the UN Naval Task Force. He had his 18th birthday just before he left for Korea. Rotoiti served mainly on the Korean west coast on patrols and escort tasks. (See RNZN ships in the Introduction.) Advanced to Able Seaman on 1 Oct 1952 and returned to NZ on 19 Mar 1953. He remained in her until 14 Aug 1953. In Philomel 15 Aug 1953. Admitted to hospital 22 Feb 1954 and was discharged BNPS 30 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WAA, Wiremu Kariri Piharema | 204613 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born Ngawha, Bay of Islands 7 Sep 1929. Fencing contractor for Fullerton Smith Bros Ongarue near Taumarunui. Attested 2 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while under training in Papakura Camp. He was given tickets to go home for Pre embarkation leave but was obliged to get a taxi as there was no Sunday bus or train service from Moerewa to Ngawha. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr 1953. Entered Korea 23Apr and M/I to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Apr 1953. Appeared unable to uphold and adhere to R& SOs and committed several errors. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 9 Aug 1953 and was discharged to unit 30 Aug 1953. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 29 Nov 1953 and was discharged direct to his unit the next day. Committed several further discipline breaches of R&SOs. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to 16 Fd Regt 24 Jun 1954 and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZA. M/O 16 Fd Regt to N Z Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 28 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954 from an RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 194 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3229 was sent to his address in Ngawha, Bay of Islands. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Taumarunui 20 Apr 1970 aged 41 years. |
| WAAKA, Carlyle | 206217 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 27/11/2054 | Born Temuka 2 May 1924. Butcher from Wellington. Served in NZ Military Forces 1944–45, also BCOF, Japan 1946–47. 813560, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Te Muka. Next-of-kin Mrs W.M. Brown, Temuka. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. ETD 3 Feb 1952 for RTNZ for instructional duties with Kayforce artillery Reinforcements in Feb 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 12 Feb 1953 and on re-entry to Korea returned to 16 Fd Regt. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney to New Zealand arriving 27 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Regimental Sergeant Major 16 Fd Regt 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Feb 1955. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died peacefully at his home Timaru 30 May 2018 aged 94 years. |
| WAAKA, Patrick Reginald | 206580 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 18 Dec 1926. Came from Wairoa, East Coast. Jockey for Wallace Young Co, Hastings. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 8 Sep for two-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. M/I NZ Base HQ 3 May 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On arrival back in NZ he was in an accident and suffered severe head injuries. Daily Telegraph (Napier) reported on 15 Jun 1953, WAAKA Patrick Reginald, 24 years, single of Wairoa; struck by a truck on Palmerston North/Ashurst highway near James Line on Saturday 13 Jun; He had returned to NZ from Kayforce on Thursday. He made a remarkable recovery. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Died Hastings, 17 Jun 1999. |
| WADDEL, William Westenra | 203102 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/07/2053 | 21/12/2054 | Born Hamilton 19 Apr 1928. Joined 4th Medium Regt RNZA, a Territorial Force unit, in 1949. Entered Kayforce on 12 Apr 1953. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 for Japan and then onto Korea. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Promoted Lieutenant, 12 Apr 1954. Gun position officer. Temporary Captain, while employed as a Troop Commander, Fox Troop, 16 Fd Regt, RNZA, 29 May 1954. Served with 16 Fd Regt at the Truce Position on the North Bank of the Imjin River. In 1954, with Wally Wyatt, represented NZ at the Commonwealth Division yachting regatta at Hiro, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings via Iwo Jima, Guam, Australia to Auckland. Deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. SOS Kayforce 14 Feb 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Posted to the Retired List 1 Jun 1959. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living in Tauranga circa 2005. Died Tauranga? in 2008 aged 79 years. |
| WADDELL, Kevern John | 13632 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Greymouth 22 Jul 1933. Employed as a postman for NZ Post & Telegraph Department. Enlisted in the RNZN 17 May 1951 as Ordinary Seaman. His initial naval training was in Tamaki. Drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1952–11.Jan 1953 and advanced to Able Seaman 17 Oct 1952. Also served in Black Prince and Hawea. Drafted 5 Jan 1956 to Kaniere and departed from Auckland 1 Apr 1956 for service in Korean waters as part of the British Far East Fleet and was involved in patrolling and Armistice monitoring. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1957 and to Leading Seaman 1 Jan 1958. Kaniere RTNZ 8 May 1957 but he stayed with his ship until 7 Jul 1959. In Philomel until discharged. DEE 21 Jul 1959. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Orewa on 10 Jan 2015 aged 81 years. |
| WADSWORTH, Alan Douglas | 204113 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 19 Apr 1927. Came from Parnell, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Nis Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3232 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Died 24 Jun 1998 aged 71 years. |
| WADSWORTH, Nelson David | 32110 | Private | NZ Base HQ | RNZAOC | 29/12/2053 | 02/06/2055 | Born Whanganui 5 Dec 1931. Served in the RF Cadets and then in the Regular Force 13 Jul 1948–26 Jul 1953. During this time he served in RNZEME, RNZAOC and the NZ Regt. M/I from Area6 for Kayforce 10th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZAOC while in Papakura Camp 8 Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 as a Private on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1954 and entered Korea 10 Jan 1954. M/O from NZ Base HQ and attached FAP to Brit Com Base Ordnance Depot 6 Feb 1954. Admitted it Brit Com Gen Hosp 9 Aug 1954 and was discharged direct to unit 17 Aug and attached FAP Brit Com BOD. M/I to NZ Base HQ 27 Sep 1954 and CTBA Brit Com BOD. Posted from NZ Base HQ to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Nov 1954 and M/I 22 Nov 1954. No TSFR shown for this move. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 12 May 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 29 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 156 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Aug 1955 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Re-enlisted 29 Aug 1955 the RF and served in RNZAOC and RNZIR. Re-engaged 29 Aug 1960 and was discharged 26 Jul 1963 at his own request as a Corporal. Also served in RNZAF 1965–66 his highest rank gained was Leading Aircraftman. He was later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM. He was a resident at the Rest-home for War Veterans at Levin in 2001. Died 21 Jun 2010, Palmerston North aged 71 years. |
| WAEA, John | 204114 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 06/08/2053 | Born Te Awamutu 6 Mar 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted from NZRTU to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 3 Nov 1952 on arrival in Korea. Later Corporal. Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 6 Aug 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Te Awamutu in 1996. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Te Awamutu, 3 Jun 2007 aged 77 years. |
| WAETFORD, John Croft | 300724 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 08/11/2055 | Born Towai, south of Kawakawa, Northland, 28 Mar 1933. Employed as a factory hand at Kaikohe Dairy Factory. Served the RNZAF 4th CMT Intake then in the Territorial Air Force RNZAF. Attested 16 Mar 1954 in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZA 18 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by air to deplane Iwakuni, 19 Jun. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 Jul 1954 and discharged 28 Jul to X(ii) List. M/O to NZRTU 13 Aug 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 Aug 1954 and Entered Korea the same day. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 27 Aug 1954 and was discharged to unit 2 Sep 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954 and served in A Platoon. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 28 Nov 1954, TSFD to 3 Canadian Fd Amb, was discharged and posted to unit 6 Dec 1954. Accidentally injured 28 Jul 1955 and admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb. He was driving a vehicle in Gloster Valley on the way to Inchon and was involved in an accident. Discharged 1 Aug 1955 to unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb again 16–23 Aug 1955 and was discharged to unit. Committed a few offences and paid for his errors. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 25 Oct 1955. M/I 29 Oct 1955 and TSFD to the NZ Roll for Compassionate RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1955 for travel to Sydney and sailed from Sydney in the TSS Monowai disembarking Wellington 8 Nov 1955. Served overseas one year 146 days. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jan 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WAETFORD, William Napier | 204705 | Sapper | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 29/12/2053 | 06/06/2055 | Born Whangarei 13 Oct 1927. Employed as a carpenter for A.J. Mathews of Whangarei. Attested 11 Aug 1955 in Kayforce. Posted to RNZE while in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 29 Dec 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney, continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 6 Jan 1954 and was discharged to NZRTU 6 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU 21 Jul 1954 admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 30 Jul–17 Aug 1954 and was discharged to NZ Base HQ. To be Temporary Lance Corporal whilst performing the duties of Hygiene NCO 1 Nov 1954. Promoted Lance Corporal 12 May 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Jun 1955 and RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni to Sydney and by Teal flight to deplane Auckland 6 Jun 1955. Served overseas one year 160 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jul 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3236 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whangarei. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WAIARI, Sidney | 14938 | Stores Assistant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Te Teko, Bay of Plenty 15 Oct 1936. Scholar at Te Teko school. Enlisted in the RNZN 24 Sep 1953 as Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Bellona 17 Feb 1954. Advanced to Junior Stores Assistant 2nd Class 11 Feb 1954 and to Probationary Stores Assistant 15 Apr 1954. Drafted to Lachlan 14 Oct 1954 and advanced to Stores Assistant on 15 Oct 1954. In Tamaki 11 Aug 1955–7 Apr 1957. Drafted to Royalist 8 Apr 1947 which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. Served in the Supply and Secretarial Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but Stores Assistant Waiari remained with his ship until 9 Dec 1958. Drafted to Irirangi 10 Dec 1958–12 Jan 1960. In Philomel and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant 1 Feb 1960. Sent to the UK 9 Feb 1960 and was held on the books of Maori as a crew member for HMNZS Otago. This ship was commissioned into the RNZN on 22 Jun 1960 and Stores Assistant Waiari was a member of the crew which brought the ship to NZ. Otago’s first port of call was Dunedin on 19 Jan 1961. DEE from Philomel 14 Oct 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WAIKAWA, Robert Joseph | 206581 | Signalman | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Whakaki during 1927. Came from Wairoa, Hawkes Bay. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served C Troop. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland 10 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died at his home, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 19 Jun 2016 aged 88 or 89 years. |
| WAINWRIGHT, Arthur | 30080 | Captain & Quartermaster | TSS Wahine | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Leeds, UK, 27 Sep 1902. Quartermaster on TSS Wahine ship's staff. Regular Soldier 1924-1957. 2 NZEF 1941–44. Did not serve in Korea. Awarded Defence Medal, British War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, LS&GC Medal, Meritorious Service Medal. See Service Lives Remembered. Died Lower Hutt hospital 12 Apr 1960. Arthur was unmarried. None of his brothers served in the Armed Forces. After he had reached the normal age for retirement on 27 Sep 1949 he was transferred to the Supernumerary List, New Zealand Regular Force, in his current rank and seniority. On 25 Jul 1951 he was appointed Quartermaster on the ship’s staff of TSS Wahine which was involved in transporting troops from New Zealand to Korea for the war being fought there. He returned to Fort Dorset during Sep 1951 resuming his duties at 10 Coast Regiment. Captain & Quartermaster Wainwright was awarded the MBE in the QB Hons 1953. He relinquished the appointment of Staff Captain ‘Army Equipment’, was appointed DAQMG (Organisation) and promoted Temporary Major & Quartermaster on 5 May 1954. He remained in this appointment until he retired on 30 Sep 1956. LS&GC Medal, Meritorious Service Medal. See Service Lives Remembered. On leaving the New Zealand Regular Force Major & Quartermaster Wainwright accepted a short-term appointment in the Fiji Military Forces as a Captain & Quartermaster to attempt to put the FMF Stores accounting system on a sound footing. He enlisted in the Fiji Military Forces on a one-year contract and took up this new appointment on 23 Oct 1956. On retiring from the Fiji Military Forces Arthur Wainwright returned to NZ and died of cancer at the Hutt Hospital on 12 Apr 1960 in his 58th year. |
| WAINWRIGHT, Brian Hobden | 12940 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Folkstone? Kent, UK, on 4 May 1924. Joined RN and was promoted Lieutenant on 1 Aug 1944. Royal Navy Officer on loan from RN to RNZN for two and a half years from 27 Aug 1948. At Cook III on 27 Aug 1948 and was appointed to HMS Loch Achray which was renamed HMNZS Kaniere 1 Nov 1948. Appointed to Pukaki on 28 Jan 1949 and served in this ship on the first deployment to Korea. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. Reverted to the RN on 13 Feb 1951. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 1 Aug 1952. May have been awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Unknown if he received any other awards. |
| WAIOMIO, William Hunia Kapotai | 784005 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Kawakawa 6 Apr 1931. He was a bridge builder working for R.W. George, Christchurch and was working in the Little River area. Served in 9th Intake CMT TF soldier in 1 Northland Regt. TSFD to Korea Roll 26 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU and entered Korea 10 Nov 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953, entered Korea and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 20 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 2 Feb 1954 and appointed 2i/c gun. M/O 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP to Canadian NCO School 3 May 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to Canadian NCO School 15 Jun 1954. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 13 May 1954 and appointed No.1 Gun and to Temporary Sergeant 26 Jun 1954 and became i/c Gun. Promoted Sergeant 25 Oct 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 for embarkation and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 18 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force and M/I on TSFR from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 Feb 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3238 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Moerewa. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WAIROA, Hunanga Nga Kupu Ate Mangi | 578748 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/02/2056 | 22/03/2057 | His Army record shows his place of birth as Ratana 14 Jul 1934 and his religion. Family history shows he was born Opapa, Hawkes Bay 14 Jul 1934. He was a labourer at Hastings. Attested 23 Nov 1955 in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and M/I to Brit Com Sub Area, Tokyo on deplanement 24 Feb 1956. M/I to NZ Base HQ 26 Feb 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 29 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956. Committed several offences and lost both time and money. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 22 Mar 1957 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 33 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 May 1957 for medical reasons but was not fit for transfer to the TF. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3239 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Waipukurau. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Levin 11 Nov 1995 aged 60 years. Buried Whenuakura Urupa, PakiPaki, Hawkes Bay. Brother of Moana Puhara Wairoa q.v. |
| WAIROA, Moana Puhara Hawaikirangi | 578210 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Opapa, Te Hauke, Hawkes Bay 1 Dec 1933. Driver employed by J D Blair, Waipukurau. Served in CMT 11th Intake as Driver in 2 Coy, RNZASC. Serving TF soldier in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 Departed from Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Posted to NZ Base HQ 6 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Feb 1955, entered Korea the next day and M/I 10 (Z) Tpt Coy 11 Feb 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 21 Oct 1955 and then TSFD to 43 MASH. Discharged to his unit 1 Nov 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy and attached FAP NZ Base HQ for duties as Concert Party Driver 12–16 Jan 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD NZ Roll 22 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 163 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1956 and posted to a Territorial Force Unit. Enlisted in the RNZE as a Regular Force soldier 1 May 1961 and served in 2 Constr Sqn at Linton Camp. Also posted to 6 Indep Fd Sqn and attached FAP 2 Troop 2 Fd Sqn. Attended Ex Tasman 2 in Australia 25 Aug–16 Sep 1963. Returned to 2 Constr Sqn after the exercise. Discharged on payment at his own request 30 Apr 1969. Died Whakatane, 1 Feb 1997 aged 64 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Brother of Hunanga Nga Kupu Wairoa q.v. |
| WAITAPU, Dennis (PAEHUA, Daniel) | 14651 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 01/01/1970 | Born Mangaorongo, Otorohanga, 2 Jul 1935. Real name PAEHUA, Daniel. Enlisted in the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Tamaki. Drafted to Philomel (Bellona) on 13 Aug 1953 and then to Black Prince on 29 Nov 1953–10 Aug 1954. Advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Jul 1954. He was sent on course to HMAS Rushcutter 12 Aug–9 Nov 1954 for further training in his field and qualified U.W.3 (Underwater Level 3) 1 Nov 1954. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 9 Nov 1954–24 Feb 1955 and was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed for service in Malayan and Korean waters on 28 Apr 1955. Died as a result of an accidental injury in Korea on 25 Nov 1955. The NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZDSM and Memorial Cross may have all been presented to his family. “ABs D. Waitapu and T. Te H. Taiatini, who died in Kure, were returned to NZ for burial.” (McGibbon 1996, Vol.2, p.480 footnote 97) Mrs Patricia Waitapu, Dennis Waipatu’s sister-in-law received the NZOSM on his behalf from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence at a presentation at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on Thursday 27 Nov 2003. |
| WAITES, William Walter John | 11010 | Assistant Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Kakahi, Southeast of Taumarunui 5 Nov 1925. NZ Railways porter before enlisting in RNZN on 8 Aug 1945. After initial training he served mainly in small ships. Discharged engagement terminated 27 Aug 1946. Re-entered the RNZN 14 Aug 1947 as an Assistant Steward. Served in Arbutus. Advanced to Steward 26 Feb 1948. Drafted to Pukaki 20 Aug 1948 and remained with that ship until it returned from Korea 3 Dec 1950. She sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval forces in Korea. They were both on defence duties at Inchon and later at Wonsan on the east coast of Korea. Pukaki returned from Korea on 2 Dec 1950. DEE 23 Dec 1950. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Palmerston North 1 Mar 1995 in his 70th year. His family were later awarded NZOSM and KWSM in Dec 2007. |
| WAITOKIA, Jack | 206582 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2055 | Came from Whanganui. Previous service in the Army. Served in Korea. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. RTNZ 8 Jul 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 5 Apr 1954 and re-embarked for Korea 2 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and returned by RNZAF via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to Auckland deplaning 7 May 1955. Both Korea medals awarded. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1955. Also served with 1 NZ Regt, 1957–59 (Private). Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Posted to CD Coy, RNZASC on RTNZ. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later to entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Whanganui 30 Dec 1988 aged 60 years. |
| WAKEFIELD, Kerepita Kildare (Peter) | 208256 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born 18 Jan 1930. Came from Christchurch. Served during WWII. Enlisted circa 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Rescued by the tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled from Darwin to Japan by civil air flight. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jan 1953. Admitted Brit Com Z Medical Unit TSFD to 60 Ind Fd Amb and discharged direct to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Nov 1952. 2 Nov 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 10 Jun 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 312 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 17 Aug 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Christchurch, 20 Mar 2001. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WAKEFIELD, Maurice James | 211380 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 02/11/2057 | Born Petone, Wellington 26 Aug 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements in Jun 1954. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Served in NZ Tpt Coy. RTNZ 17 Jan 1955 (medical) and was discharged from Kayforce 12 Jun 1955. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 17 Oct 1955 and re-emplaned for Korea 3 Dec 1955. Unit in which he served or his appointment not known RTNZ 2 Nov 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jan 1958. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Served overseas 1st trip 66 days. Served in Korea 2nd trip one year 273 days. Total service outside NZ one year 339 days. Died Tauranga 27 Apr 1978 aged 48 years. |
| WAKELY, Rex Arthur | 13167 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 24 Apr 1929. Civil occupation, Carpenter. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Seaman. After a year's service he was rated as a trained seaman and a qualified anti-aircraft Gunner 3rd Class. First sea service in Lachlan on Hydrographical survey voyage 28 Jul 1959–9 Feb 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti 23 Nov 1951. Sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Able Seaman 13 Apr 1951. TSFD to Taupo 17 Sep 1952 and came back to NZ in her arriving Auckland 21 Oct 1952. Later served at Irirangi as an Assistant Joiner 4th Class. Served in Bellona as Joiner 4th Class and also in Black Prince. DEE 12 Oct 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. Rex Wakely was one of the many RNZN personnel who worked on the wharves during the waterfront strike in the early 1950s. Died Warkworth 27 Dec 2018 aged 89 years. |
| WAKEMAN, William Joseph | 16037 | Mechanic (Engineer) 2nd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Hunterville on 14 Jun 1940. His family moved to Huntly where he attended Huntly College. He entered the RNZN as a Junior Engineer Mechanic on 23 Jan 1957 and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Oct 1957 but she had sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. It is uncertain when he joined this ship but it could have been in Hong Kong or Yokosuka, Japan, just in time to be on board to travel to Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 14 Dec 1957 and then to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 14 Sep 1958 after he return to NZ. Served in Philomel, Tamaki and in Philomel again where he advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 14 Sep 1959 pending drafting to Maori in Britain to serve in of HMNZS Otago. While in Britain he was drafted to HMS Victory from 3 Jun–11 Sep 1960 before returning to Maori and then returning to Philomel where he was disrated on 14 Oct 1960. Drafted to Royalist on 17 Oct 1960 and re-advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 15 Apr 1961He remained in Royalist (apart from four weeks in Philomel) and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) and then to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 22 Jan 1963. He then served in Philomel and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 24 Jan 1964. He next served in Rotoiti followed by service in Taranaki 22 Sep 1964–27 Jun 1966 where he qualified for the GSM1962 (Borneo) on 23 Mar 1966 which was issued to recipient in Philomel on 30 Nov 1967). He later served in Philomel again and advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineer) on 1 Jul 1967. He was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal and gratuity on 1 Jan 1976. Later advanced to Warrant Officer (Engineering) 1 Feb 1972. He later served in HMNZS Tasman and in COMAUCK 27 Jun 1975–14 Feb 1977. DEE 14 Jun 1977. Also awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM which were received circa 2008. For much of his service he was often rated as Superior and as a junior serviceman he received several complimentary reports on his abilities and interest in the service. |
| WALDROM, Trevor James | 211369 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 30/04/2056 | Born Waipawa, central Hawke’s Bay 22 Nov 1928. Postal Assistant at Post & Telegraph Department, Palmerston North. Attested 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. His training was conducted in Waiouru and in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 as a GNR on RNZAF Hastings for travel to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Oct 1954. Posted 20 Oct 1954 from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Had several problems adhering to R& SOs. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 20 Oct 1955 and was discharged to his unit. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Hosp 8 Nov 1955, TSFD to 121 US Evac Hospital and was discharged to his unit 16 Nov 1955. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 13 Dec and was discharged direct to his unit 22 Dec 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned Japan 16 Apr 1956 for RTNZ. His connecting flight was delayed and he arrived Auckland 10.30pm 30 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 202 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1956. Died Levin, 12 Nov 1999. His remains are interred at the Returned Services Cemetery, The Avenue, Levin. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WALDRON, William Arthur | 208053 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZ Sigs | 17/06/2051 | 04/02/2053 | Born Cromwell 26 Apr 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Had a short tour of duty at HQ 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, via Guam and Port Moresby. Deplaned Wellington 4 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Apr 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Clyde, Central Otago in 2005. |
| WALKER-LEAR, Ralph | 36914 | Sergeant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 21/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, 3 Apr 1920. Served in the RASC, British Army for 11 years, Jan 1938 to Feb 1949 as a 1st class Fitter & Turner. He was discharged as a Warrant Officer 1st Class Mechanist Sergt Major. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal 1939–45 and War Medal He then worked in Sudan Mechanical Transport Dept, Khartoum Apr 1950–May 1952. Came to NZ and was working as an engineer at Candy Filter (NZ) Ltd in Auckland. Attested 4 Aug 1953 as a Regular Force soldier. He was granted the rank of Temporary Sergeant and posted to RNZASC. As the Army was short of suitable Mechanician SNCOs he was almost immediately posted to Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and remained there until 31 Dec 1953 or 1 Jan 1954 continued by Qantas to deplane at Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954. Posted from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Jan, entered Korea 10 Jan and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jan 1954. He committed a serious offence and a F.G.C.M and he was reduced to Driver 22 May 1954. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 2 Jun 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy from Div HQ Tpt Pl 3 Jul 1954 and M/I the same day. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, for Sydney Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 32 days. SOS Kayforce 7 Jan 1955 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged at his own request on payment 8 Jan 1955. Later attested in the RNZAF and was allotted the Service No 79202. He served from 13 Oct 1957 to 17 Nov 1967. And reached the rank of Temporary Squadron Leader but reverted to Flight Lieutenant for his last posting. Died Mangere, Auckland, 24 Nov 1974 aged 54 years. |
| WALKER, Alexander | 14495 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland 15 May 1929. Employed as a laundry labourer before he entered the Royal Navy on 16 Jun 1947 as an Acting Steward. His initial entry to the RN was at Royal Arthur. Served in several shore bases like Gosling, Landrail and Condor, three Fleet Air Arm training establishments and in some fine ships like Aurora (light cruiser) Howe and King George V (battleships) and the depot ship Montclare. Discharged from RN 15 Jun 1954. Enlisted in the RNZN at Maori (London) 29 Apr 1955 as Steward. Soon after arrival in Philomel was drafted to Stawell 14 Jul 1955–26 Aug 1956. Shared his time between Stawell, Philomel and Tamaki before being drafted to Royalist 6 Jun–27 Jul 1958 for the last month of the second commission of Royalist which RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. This was probably only for the return journey from Singapore to NZ. Later served in Wakefield (Wellington), Lachlan, Philomel, Rotoiti (weather picket duties 60° South 170° East) Royalist and Irirangi. Advanced to Leading Steward on several occasions and disrated a similar number of times. Discharged to RA 24 Aug 1968 as Steward. His RNZN service may only have seen the later awards of an NZOSM and possibly the NZDSM. |
| WALKER, Alick | 204115 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Came from Ngaruawahia. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3245 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address at Te Akau towards the west coast from Ngaruawahia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Allan Daniel Edward | 204592 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Dunedin 6 Jan 1933. Previous service in the RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 for flight to Sydney on Teal flying boat. Travelled from Sydney via Uniak Island in Douglas DC3. Arrived in Japan on a cold miserable day. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Able Troop 161 Bty, Arty Signals. Served mainly in the Pintail Bridge Area, just north of the Imjin River. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 and on arrival at Brisbane matched through the city before emplaning on a Teal flight to Auckland deplaning on 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 294 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3246 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whangarei. Living in the Maungaturoto or Kaiwaka area. Died Waikato, 23rd Oct 2013 aged 80 years. |
| WALKER, Arthur Noel | 208771 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Came from Blackwater, West Coast. Previous service in RNAZF. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954. Served overseas one-year 294 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3247 was sent to his given address at Blackwater, West Coast, on 12 Sep 1957. Died Christchurch 27 Mar 1972. Buried Waimairi Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. |
| WALKER, Ashton Allan Edward George | 204620 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born 26 Mar 1929. Came from Waitoa, Waikato. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled remaining distance to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and may have been attached to 16 Fd Regt or 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at Iwakuni, travelled via Guam and deplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 210 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1984. |
| WALKER, Barry Francis | 15276 | Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Gisborne 26 Dec 1937. Was an engineer's employee before entering the RNZN on 6 Jan 1955 as a Junior Recruit. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 22 Jul 1955. Sent on a series of courses to HMAS Cerberus 2 Sep 1955–9 Jul 1956. Returning to NZ he served in Philomel and at Irirangi where he advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 26 Jun 1956. Drafted 17 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. Was at Flinders Naval Depot (HMAS Cerberus) for four day while Royalist was working up with the RAN. Re-joined his ship 31 May 1957. Served in the Electrical Division. On return to NZ drafted to Irirangi 28 Nov 1958–15 May 1959. Discharged BNPS 13 Sep 1959. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WALKER, Bryce Graham | 203764 | Sergeant | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 29/04/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signalman, Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jun 1951 for RTNZ as an O.C.T.U Candidate and arrived on 22 Jun 1951. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked for Korea with the 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Later promoted Lieutenant. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List (RNZ Sigs) 18 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Cecil Kingsford | 206267 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Inglewood 11 Sep 1928. Freezing worker at Patea before joining Kayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce during Late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Served from Pusan to north of the 38th Parallel. Driver in the Transport Platoon, then promoted Corporal in B Coy, 10 Transport Coy. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ by Qantas and Teal aircraft via Japan, Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney to deplane Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Sep 1952. Went to his mother’s home in Whakatane. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Completed a rehabilitation course on RTNZ and has been a builder for the rest of his active life. Living at Whakatane in 2006. He was interviewed by the Korean War Legacy Foundation in 2019 and this can be seen on YouTube. He was 91 years old when recorded. |
| WALKER, Charles Edward, | 12688 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born St Margarets, Richmond, Middlesex, UK, 4 Oct 1924. Shop assistant before he entered the Royal Navy. His RN service is not yet known. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) 27 Feb 1949 on a four-year engagement as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. Cook was renamed Maori 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 and was a crew member to bring the ship back to NZ. He remained with the ship and went on a Pacific cruise and RTNZ 29 Jun. Tutira was immediately re supplied with all the necessaries and sailed for Korea on 3 Jul 1950 on the first deployment of ship to Korea. Served in Philomel 31 Jul 1951–13 Jan 1952 and was then drafted to Bellona 14 Jan 1952–Feb 1953. DEE 26 Feb 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Clifford Reginald (Reg) | 206420 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Dannevirke 15 May 1928. Served in BCOF, Japan, 1947–48. With Service No 813650 in 2 NZEF Provost Coy. Engineer's labourer, Taumarunui. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Served in Kayforce overseas one year 228 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Hastings, 27 Aug 2001 aged 72 years. Group of four medals NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal offered by Collector Service Christchurch in Jun 2013. |
| WALKER, Douglas | 12266 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, on 22 May 1923. He was employed as a labourer then storekeeper before he entered the RN as a Stoker. He qualified professionally for advance to Stoker Mechanic on 5 Oct 1945. Little is known of his RN service or if he received any medals for his WWII service. Doug Walker entered the RNZN at Cook III as a Stoker Mechanic on 14 Jun 1948 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt on 18 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Taupo on 13 Sep 1948. Drafted to Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948 and was one of the ship’s crew that brought this vessel to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and Lachlan and then returned to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland for Korea the same day. He RTNZ presumably on 2 Dec 1950 as his posting card shows DTBR (date to be recorded) but it was not. He was in Philomel until 29 Jan 1951 and the drafted to Kaniere, 30 Jan–17 May 1951. He was in Bellona 5–15 Jun 1951 and was on the books of Maori 16 Jun–4 Sep 1951. He travelled back to Britain in SS Atlantis and was DEE on 4 Sep 1951. On discharge from the RNZN he went back to St Andrews, Aberdeen. It is not known if he received the Korea Medal or the UN Korea Medal, he is Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Edward Arthur | 204165 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Te Kuiti 7 Feb 1929. Shearer and casual farm labourer from Te Kuiti. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo for two-day trip to Korea. Disembarked Pusan 10 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Posted to NZ Base HQ 18 Sep 1952. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 23–28 Dec 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 203 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Apr 1953. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, George Thompson | 206583 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 17/06/2056 | Came from Bulls. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 and re-emplaned for Korea 6 May 1953. Continued by Qantas Constellation flight via Port Moresby, Guam, deplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 and M/I to NZRTU as an instructor. RTNZ 18 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Aug 1954. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 15 Feb 1955 and re-embarked for Korea 28 Mar 1955. RTNZ 17 Jun 1956. He made three trips to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jul 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Enlisted in the Regular Force with Service No 32700. Died in 1958 aged 38 years. |
| WALKER, Gordon Charles | 922557 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born during 1931. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 8 Nov 1953 on three-day sea trip to Pusan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/I to this unit circa 18 Nov 1953. Served his whole time in this unit but Battery and appointment not known. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 22 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Died peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home, Napier-Taradale 5 Nov 2020 aged 89 years. |
| WALKER, Gus | 211246 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/08/2053 | 15/04/2055 | Born Nuhaka, Wairoa, East Coast 21 Nov 1932. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Sep 1953. Entered Korea 16 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as an Arty Driver 31 Mar 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 12 Apr 1955 and deplaned Auckland 15 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3253 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Living at Hastings in Nov 2000. Died Hastings, 18 Feb 2009 aged 77 years. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WALKER, Harold | 211029 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 18/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Came from Stratford. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 on a flying boat from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam, to Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Posted to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy and in Div HQ Tpt Pl but few details given. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. |
| WALKER, Henry | 206827 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 11/08/2052 | 01/01/1970 | Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Also shown in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 11 Aug 1952 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney. Entered Japan 13 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 19 Aug 1952. Discharged in UK, 31 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3254 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Tututawa a small settlement in central Taranaki east of Stratford after he had gone back to the UK. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Hugh William | 14562 | Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Greymouth 8 Apr 1935. Clerical cadet before he entered the RNZN on 8 Sep 1952 as a Junior Stoker. Underwent training in Tamaki and advanced to Stoker Petty Officer 8 Oct 1952. In Philomel and then drafted to Black Prince 3 Mar 1953. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic (SM) 8 Jul 1953 then to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic 8 Jul 1954. In Tamaki 13 Sep 1954–23 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malayan and Korea waters during the period Apr 1955–May 1956. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) 19 Mar 1955 and to Leading Mechanic (Engineer) 8 Jul 1955. He RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and then served in Philomel and then Black Prince again. Drafted to Royalist 2 Apr 1947 which sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. Served in the Engineering Division. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 1 Nov 1957. Served in Philomel 29 Sep 1958 and advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 Nov 1958. The remainder of his service was shared between Royalist and Philomel in the period 4 Feb 1959 until 7 Apr 1961. DEE 26 Apr 1961. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WALKER, John Dennis | 13910 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wellington on 3 May 1934. Entered the RNZN on 20 Sep 1950. His initial training was in Tamaki and further training followed in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Seaman. Participated in Operation Grapple, the nuclear testing monitoring at Christmas Island in 1956 in HMNZS Rotoiti. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZSSM (Nuclear Test), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Taupo, 24 Oct 2009 aged 75 years. |
| WALKER, Keith Stevens | 204181 | Signalman | NZ Base Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Living in Pukekohe before he enlisted in Jayforce. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 648013, Private, NZ Base HQ. Truck driver from Pukekohe. Next-of-kin Mr E. Walker (father), Pukekohe. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and the travelled by ship from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Posted to NZ Base Sigs Troop. M/O from NZ Base HQ to NZRTU 26 Nov 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight 18 Mar 1953. Served overseas one year 106 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jul 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Leonard Ernest (Len) | 203587 | Driver | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 20/08/2053 | Born Wellington on 27 Aug 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. On Ormonde embarkation roll shown as Driver Artillery Platoon, RNZASC. Troop Mechanic, Baker Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Bombardier Mechanic at HQ 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and furlough. Deplaned NZ on 22 May 1952. Re-embarked for Korea 22 Jul 1952. Sergeant Mechanic at Regimental HQ, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned on Qantas flight at Iwakuni, Japan, 15 Aug 1953 and travelled via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney arriving on a Teal flight at Auckland 20 Aug 1953. Served in New Zealand 252 days, overseas 2 years 165 days, giving a Total of 3 years 52 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Nov 1953. Later also awarded NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Matamata in Nov 2012. Died Matamata 30 Aug 2017 aged 89 years. |
| WALKER, Leonard Oswald | 203798 | Corporal | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 25/11/2050 | 14/10/2053 | Served in Jayforce as 458378 Temporary Sergeant in the RNZASC. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.138. Was a farm worker in Taumarunui. Possibly came from Tokoroa where his mother lived. Enlisted in Kayforce and entered Camp on 8 Sep 1950. Left NZ on 25 Nov 1950 as a member of Advance Party No.2, in MV Ganges which contained a number of light vehicles, all the guns, some 10 tons of tentage and 170 tons of ammunition. Photographed on board the freighter Ganges as a member of the Advance Party. Disembarked Pusan 15 Dec 1950. Emplaned Iwakuni on 19 May 1952 of RTNZ and deplaned 22 Jun 1951 to attend and officer selection and commissioning course. Went initially to visit his mother in Tokoroa. Graduated from Kayforce OCTU, 6 Sep 1951 as 2nd Lieutenant. Re-embarked for Korea 20 Aug 1951 and served in NZ Tpt Pl RTNZ 22 May 1952 on furlough and re-embarked for third time 30 Jun 1952. Temp/Lt while employed as Platoon Commander, 9 Aug 1952. Temporary Captain while employed as HQ Capt, 8 Jun 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. SOS Kayforce 17 Jan 1954 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tokoroa 21 Feb 1977 aged 53 years. Buried Tokoroa Cemetery. |
| WALKER, Neil Gordon | 206218 | Driver | NZ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 26/04/2052 | Born 8 Apr 1927. Came from Wellington. Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950 and Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon. Promoted Lance Corporal then Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 or 16 Jun for RTNZ and arrived 22 Jun 1951 to be part of the Reinforcement Training Team to train RNZASC replacements for Korea. Re-embarked at Wellington on 2 Aug 1951 with the Expansion Force on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued, taken to Darwin and flown onto Japan then returned to Korea. Served again in NZ Tpt Pl and was promoted Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ and discharge having completed his engagement. Deplaned Wellington 26 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3257 was sent to an address in Nelson on 12 Sep 1957. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1984. |
| WALKER, Peter John | 207775 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier during his service in Korea. Served through the period of hard fighting in the first two years of the Korean War. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland on 23 Aug 1952. Returned to Christchurch Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Oct 1952. Died Timaru, 8 Jul 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALKER, Rewiri | 15884 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Waiaua near Opotiki on 31 May 1938. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1956 as an Ordinary Seaman. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted on 25 Apr to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 16 Sep 1958 but RUN on 19 Dec 1958. Recovered 5 Jan 1959 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Stawell 1 May–18 Oct 1959. Drafted to Lachlan 19 Oct 1959. RUN 24 May 1960 was not recovered and removed from Ships Books 24 May 1960. |
| WALKER, Thomas Leslie | 32539 | Corporal | NZ Base HQ | RNZE | 14/07/2052 | 24/11/2054 | Born Matamata 17 Feb 1925. Served in the Interim Army for two years then enlisted as a Lance Corporal on 1 Apr 1948 at Petone as Regular Force soldier (carpenter) in RNZE. Served in CD Constr Det Linton 1949. Was attached to the Indep Constr Troop at Waiouru mid Jun–Oct 1950. Discharged on 21 Apr 1951. Carpenter and bulldozer driver employed by Dryden and Morgan, Tawa Flat, Wellington. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 14 Jul 1952 on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) bound for Sydney. Carried on by either Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Although not mentioned on his service record was attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt (British Army). Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 20 Dec 1952. His record shows CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 23 Dec 1953. Promoted Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 10 Feb 1953. Awarded Commander in Chief’s Commendation Card for Good Service (Auth List No.3/53 dated 22 May 1953, Part II RO 27 May 1953) Promoted Corporal 10 Aug 1953. Completed his original term and was accepted for an additional period of 12 months. Elected to take his furlough Leave in Japan 19 Feb–18 Mar 1954. On return from leave posted to NZ Base HQ 19 Feb 1954 and attached FAP 28 Fd Engr Regt 24 Mar 1954. Reverted to Sapper (own request) 20 May 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and TSFD from RNZE to RNZA and CTBA 28 Fd Engr Regt 25 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 11 Sep 1954 and to Lance Bombardier 13 Oct 1954. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Brisbane. Completed the journey from Brisbane by Teal flight (Flight 7) deplaning Auckland 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas two year 134 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), ERII Coronation Medal and KWSM. His two original Korea Medals and the Coronation medal were lost in 1965 together with the Commander in Chief's Commendation Card. (R&SO Part II 30/53 of 27 May 1953.) NZDF replaced the Korea Medals but had to go to the UK to get a replacement ERII Coronation Medal and the Commendation Card could not be replaced. |
| WALKER, Whenu Pikimau | 536193 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2054 | 02/11/2056 | Born 1930. Living in Pakipaki, Hastings before enlisting in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954. M/O from Reinforcement Training Unit to 16 Fd Regt and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 8 Mar 1955. Promoted from Gunner to Lance Bombardier and Bombardier to Sergeant while serving in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Oct 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jan 1957. Died Masterton, 3 Apr 2004 aged 74 years. |
| WALKER, William Bruce | 34095 | Signalman | Attached 3 RAR | RNZ Sigs | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Invercargill 10 Jun 1930. Regular Force soldier. Completed an All-Arms Instructors Course March–Jun 1956. Attached to 3 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3260 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mamaku, Rotorua. President of Southland Branch, NZ Korean Veterans Association, 1999. Died at Kerikeri Hospice, Northland 1 Dec 2008 aged 78 years. Initially buried in Kerikeri cemetery with an Australian Service Number 1/400213 and Australian Badge. Buried Tuatapere Cemetery, Southland. Little Info avail for this man. Believed died on 1 Dec 2008. |
| WALKINSHAW, James Graeme | 211035 | Captain | RMO | RNZAMC | 23/12/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Christchurch 18 Jul 1925. Registered as a medical practitioner 15 Feb 1952. Doctor from Napier. Next-of-Kin came from St Albans, Christchurch. Lieutenant, 20 Nov 1952. Emplaned on Teal flying boat Awatere at Auckland for passage to Sydney and onto Korea. Served in Kayforce 1952–54 as Regimental Medical Officer. Also served in NZ Base HQ Camp in Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Disembarked Wellington 23 Jun 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 184 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZAMC, 10 Aug 1954. Medal offered for sale in Oldham's Aug-Sep 2001 catalogue. |
| WALL, Gordon Robert George (Ginna) | 208548 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born 27 May 1930. Came from Hororata. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 14 May 1952 on a Teal flying boat Aranui and flew to Sydney. Continued onto Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 21 May 1952 and served in 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to deplane Wellington 17 Feb 1954. Served overseas one year 176 days. SOS Kayforce 23 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Life Member of Canterbury KVA and President of the NZKVA National Reunion held in Christchurch. Died Christchurch 13 Jun 2012, aged 82 years. |
| WALL, Raymond George | 208893 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Sheffield, Canterbury, NZ, 9 Jul 1928. He was a driver for F.A. Bull at Waddington. Attested 24 Nov 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZASC 2 Dec 1952. His training was completed in Burnham camp. M/O Burnham 6pm 2 Jun 1954 for emplanement and travelled by overnight ferry from Lyttelton to Wellington and by train from Wellington to Auckland. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 13 Jun, entered Korea 14 Jun and M/I to Div HQ Tpt Pl 15 Jun 1953. He was sent three times on TOD to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre from five days the first time, two weeks on the second occasion and six months on the third occasion 23 Oct 1953 to 24 Apr 1954. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954 and M/I the same day. Some small errors resulted in two extra guards on 20 Oct 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, to Sydney and flew by Teal flight (Flight 8) to deplane Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 176 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Died 20 Dec 2003 aged 75 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALLACE, Alexander Bertram | 206584 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Born Hawera, Taranaki, 4 Jun 1923. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan, deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in 10 Tpt Coy and also in Div HQ Tpt Coy and possibly as an Arty driver. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1953. Posted to his old TF Unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3263 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Hawera. He died at home Warkworth 17 Aug 1989 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALLACE, Cyril | 204026 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 09/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl but not exactly known. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953, for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Jul 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3264 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Palmerston North. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Palmerston North 4 Aug 2015 and was buried in Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North. |
| WALLACE, Donald James | 211120 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 25/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Hawera, Taranaki, 19 Apr 1928. He was a shepherd for Mr J. Elliott, Waihau, Puketapu. Attested 29 Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 27 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 13 Jul 1953. Committed many offences and failed to comply with R & SOs during his service in Korea. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, for RTNZ via Brisbane. Completed the journey from Brisbane to deplane Auckland from Teal flight (Flight 7). Served overseas in Korea one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1955. Awarded, UN Korea Medal and later NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Enlisted in the Regular Force. Embarked Wellington 5pm 28 Nov 1957 on HMT Captain Cook and sailed for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore, M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp. M/O to Kota Tinggi to Field Training Centre. M/O to Nyasa Camp 6am 12 Feb 1958 and M/I to Ipoh area 4pm 13 Feb 1958. Also served in Sungu Kuang Camp. Served in HQ Coy, 1 NZ Regt. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Disembarked Wellington from HMT Captain Cook 16 Dec 1959. Died 22 Aug 1992 aged 64 years. |
| WALLACE, Donald Keith | 774066 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Blenheim 2 Mar 1932 but came from Havelock which was nearby. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted circa 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Travelled by ship between Kure to Pusan, then by train to Tokchon. Gun crew. Served in A Troop, 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Harewood 28 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 241 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZOSM and KWSM. Died 6 Aug 1978. Drowned at Port Underwood, Marlborough Sounds |
| WALLACE, Edgar Leslie | 13938 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Blenheim on 6 May 1936. He was a school student before he entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class (Boy2) on 27 Sep 1951. His training commenced in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 3 Apr 1952. Drafted to Bellona 30 May 1952–11 Jan 1953 served briefly in Philomel attached to the Reserve Fleet and was then drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces and carry out patrols and provide naval gunfire support. Edgar Wallace advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Nov 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He served in Philomel 4 May–15 Aug 1954. Drafted to Tui 16 Aug–24 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal (2 Mar 1954) and UN Korea Medal (23 Jul 1953). Discharged BNPS on 30 Sep 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| WALLACE, Hubert Bruce (Bert) | 203874 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/05/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA and was initially in Training & Reinforcement Battery pool and then served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ for discharge deplaning from Teal flight on 10 May 1952. Served overseas one year 140 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Aug 1952 and returned to his given address in Auckland. His mother was residing in Kaitaia. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died peacefully at Taumarunui Hospital 7 Apr 2011 aged 86 years. Published in the NZ Herald 9 Apr 2011. |
| WALLACE, James | 208772 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Came from Taumarunui. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Entered Korea circa 23 Aug 1952 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. Had some problems adhering M/I from AWOL 4pm 4 Nov 1954 (RO 53/82 of 12 Nov 1952.) Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Wellington 28 Apr 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3268 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Wellington. |
| WALLACE, John Harold | 13940 | Boy 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, on 18 Jun 1936. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class on 27 Sep 1951. After basic naval training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 30 May 1952–11 Jan 1953 and advanced to Boy 1st Class. Drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 18 Dec 1953. Attended a course at HMAS Rushcutter 12 Aug–22 Dec 1954. Later served in Lachlan, advanced to Acting Leading Seaman, then served in Pukaki. Served at Irirangi 7 Jun 1958 to 9 Jan 1959 and advanced to Leading Seaman on 7 Jun 1958 and to Petty Officer 1 Jul 1958. Went to the UK 6 Feb 1960 and was a member of the crew that brought Otago back to this country. DEE 31 Jul 1962. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSSM and KWSM. |
| WALLACE, Kevin Malcolm (Wally) | 203684 | Driver | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Takahue near Kaitaia, Northland 6 Nov 1928. Served in Jayforce. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.138 as 662548 Private NZ Base, A farm hand from Whangarei. His NOK was his mother living in Kaitaia. RTNZ circa mid-1948 and returned to farm work. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body during Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. M/I to 16 Fd Regt as a Driver in the Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia. Deplaned Auckland 2 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 235 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3267 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Kaitaia. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kaitaia 7 May 2004 aged 75 years. |
| WALLACE, Leslie Lawrence | 206725 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Hamilton on 21 Jul 1929. Came from Taumarunui. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight via Darwin, Manila to Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served mainly in the Regtl HQ. M/O to NZ Base HQ 20 Jan 1954 and posted to NZ Roll. M/O to embarkation 28 Jan 1954. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 306 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3269 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Taumarunui. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALLACE, Patrick | 204731 | Driver | NZRTU | RNZASC | 28/06/2054 | 01/01/1970 | Born possibly in Tasmania. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954. M/I to NZRTU from NZ on 3 Jul 1954. Uncertain to which unit he was posted on arrival in Korea. Discharged from Kayforce in Hobart, Tasmania approved. Emplaned Japan 5 Jul 1955 and deplaned Hobart 15 Aug 1955 after TSFR from Sydney. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WALLACE, Robert | 206585 | Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Leeds, England 28 Mar 1925. Four years previous service in the RAF. Clerk from Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and then by ship to Korea. Was the NCO in charge of communications at Headquarters, Royal Artillery, 1st Commonwealth Division and had joined the regiment in Nov 1952. Emplaned 20 Jun 1953 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ arriving Auckland 24 Jun on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953, p.424) “…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1 January to 30 Jun 1952”. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3270 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ngaruawahia. |
| WALLACE, Thomas John | 208293 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Strabane, Tyrone, Northern Ireland 10 Oct 1925. Served in the British Army for four years. He was a forest worker, State Sorest Dept., Nelson. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Emplaned Qantas or BCPA 11pm 3 Sep 1951 to fly to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. M/O Darwin 11pm, 3 Sep 1951 and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. He failed several times to adhere to R & SOs. He was advised of his father’s death in Portadown, Northern Ireland by telegram message through Brig Park from New Zealand. M/O to NZ Base HQ 5 Apr 1953 and M/I to this unit 7 Apr 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jun 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3271 sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Golden Downs, Nelson. |
| WALLACE, Thomas Phillip (Phil) | 712421 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Martinborough 14 Jan 1935. Travelled to Korea in RNZAF Hastings from Whenuapai, Townsville, Darwin, Manus Island, Guam to Iwakuni. Travelled on small boat to Kure, then by troopship to Inchon. Had 21st birthday in Japan. Served in Korea just below the DMZ near Imjin river then moved to Inchon area. Driver on troop movements and supply runs. Took Cameron Highlanders personnel to Inchon and took the Green Howards back to the Imjin Area. Also served in Gloster Valley area. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai on 12 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Sep 1957 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living at Wellington in Nov 2000. He was not sent a Kayforce Discharge Certificate. |
| WALLACE, William Raymond | 206586 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 29/04/2053 | Born Hawera 13 Nov 1925. Previous service in 2 NZEF and in BCOF, Japan. 649638, Private, 2 Bn. Farm hand from Hawera. Next-of-kin Mrs L.M. Wallace (mother) Mere Mere, Hawera. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni 25 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ by Qantas flight from Iwakuni, via Guam, New Guinea and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 29 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal and KWSM. Died Opunake, 20 May 2006 aged 80 years. |
| WALLBUTON, Joseph Alfred | 12387 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Foxton on 15 Dec 1931. He was employed as a butcher’s assistant before he entered the RNZN at Tamaki as a Boy 2nd Class on 8 Jul 1948 on a six-year engagement. During training in Tamaki he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 13 Jan 1949. Drafted to Bellona on 10 May 1949 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 Dec 1959. Drafted to Tutira on 3 Feb 1950 and was on a Pacific Island cruise when the Korean War broke out. She speedily returned to Auckland, was re-stored, armed and made ready to sail to Korea. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. TSFD to Pukaki on 5 Nov 1950 and RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served in Philomel from 7 Dec 1950 and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Feb 1951. Drafted to Bellona on 18 Jul–23 Aug 1951 then back to Philomel 24 Aug 1952–17 Feb 1952. He then served in Bellona 18 Feb 1952–3 Feb 1954. Discharged PUNS on 18 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| WALLIS, Francis Howard | 206959 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 26/07/2052 | 26/05/2054 | Born 31 March 1926. Came from Heretunga, Upper Hutt. Served in BCOF, Japan. 653932, Private, Infantry Corps, Plumber from Heretunga. Next-of-kin Mrs M.O. Wallis (mother), Military Reserve, Heretunga. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.16 p.138. He enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement during early Apr 1952. Emplaned at Wellington on 26 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil airline flight and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan 31 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in HQ. Attended two-day course at 10 Field Hygiene Section 14–15 May 1953. Then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Japan 22 May 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 26 May 1954. Served overseas one year 304 days Discharged from Kayforce 28 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49 and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3273 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Heretunga, Upper Hutt. Died 2014. |
| WALLIS, Roy Edward | 204280 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 25/09/2052 | Born 6 Nov 1926. Came from the UK. His Next of Kin was hist father who lived in East Ham, London E.6. Previous service in the British Merchant Navy. Also served in RNZN. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Darwin, Manila to deplane Iwakuni, 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea circa 25 Apr 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Sep 1952 for RTNZ for Medical reasons and deplaned Auckland 25 Sep 1952. His service was of only just over five months. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jan 1953. Medallic rewards not known. Died Papatoetoe, 13 Dec 2000. |
| WALSH, Geoffrey Dyson | 33424 | Temporary Sergeant | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 08/04/2053 | 04/02/2054 | Born 22 Jun 1927. Came from New Plymouth. Regular Force soldier from the Army Schools, ex Armoured Depot and ex Waikato Regt. Selected for posting to Kayforce 6th Reinforcements as an Operator Wireless and Line. Emplaned 8 Apr 1953 on Teal flight at Wellington for passage to Sydney and onto Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea. Last battle casualty of Kayforce. Received a shrapnel wound in the shoulder whilst commanding a 1 Royal Tank Regiment tank on the Hook during the night of 24–25 Jul 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 1 Feb 1954 and deplaned NZ 4 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 5 Mar 1954 and re-posted to Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class. Discharged from the Regular Force 2 Oct 1973. Died peacefully at his home in Glenfield, Auckland, on 23 May 1997 in his 70th year. |
| WALSH, George Cuthbert | 204567 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/01/2053 | 29/09/2054 | Born during 1919. Previous service in 2 NZEF. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 Jan 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 31 Jan 1953. Promoted Sergeant during Tour. Granted a three months extension of service in Korea dating from 31 Jul 1954. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned Japan 25 Sep 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Nov 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Tokoroa in 1996. Died Tokoroa 21 Jan 2004 aged 85 years. His RSA plaque named ‘G. Walsh’ with the No.204567 shows 2 NZEF, Jayforce and Kayforce and date of death 21 Jan 2004 aged 85 years. George Cuthbert Walsh has not been found so far in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls. There are three occasions where Cuthbert Walsh is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation rolls with Service No 73751 The third entry is for service in Jayforce. |
| WALSH, Michael Joseph | 206322 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 14/06/2052 | Came from Napier. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Probably took part in some of the heaviest battles in 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled via Guam and Port Moresby, New Guinea. Deplaned 14 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged 6 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Napier in 1996. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WALSH, Raymond Joseph | 592947 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 20/04/2054 | 04/06/2055 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea circa 28 Apr 1954 and was posted to either 10 Tpt Coy or Div Tpt Pl Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft for return to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal Only. Later entitled to the NZOSM and the NZGSM (K). Died New Plymouth 11 Apr 2006. |
| WALSH, Russell Raymond | 206587 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 03/08/2054 | Born Buller District 30 Jul 1925. Came from Westport. Previous service in the RNZN. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. He then travelled by sea to Korea. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. To be Temporary Lance Corporal whilst holding appointment of Administration Corporal wef 20 Mar 1952. RTNZ 18 Dec 1952 on furlough. Re-embarked for Korea 29 Jan 1953. At NZ Base HQ Temporary Sergeant reverted to Corporal on ceasing to hold Tpt NCO appointment 25 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU 25 May 1953 from NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1954. Served overseas one days short of three years. Discharged soon after return to NZ. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3277 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Died Auckland 5 Jan 1982. Buried Orowiti Cemetery, Westport. |
| WALSH, William Thomas | 11700 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Stratford, Taranaki, on 18 May 1930. He was employed as a Civil Servant before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1948 as an Assistant Cook. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he was drafted to Philomel on 31 Mar 1948 followed by a return to Tamaki on 6 Aug 1948. He advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 18 Jan 1949. Drafted to Pukaki on 14 Feb 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. He served in Philomel, at the RNZN Wireless receiving station in Waiouru (later named Irirangi) and served in Kiwi 2 Aug 1952–28 Oct 1953. He returned to Philomel on 29 Oct 1953 and was DEE on 17 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and was later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He later became a shunter for the NZ Railways. |
| WALTER, John Firth | 13386 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Dunedin on 6 May 1934. He was a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 20 Nov 1950. Drafted to Bellona on 8 May 1951 for his first sea service. Drafted to Kaniere on 18 Aug 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 16 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona again on 10 Nov 1951–15 Jan 1951. He remained in her when she became part of the Reserve Fleet and advanced top Able Seaman on 6 Feb 1953. Drafted to Pukaki on 19 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in her until 23 Feb 1955. Drafted on 24 Feb 1955 to Bellona which was re-commissioned for return to the RN. Bellona arrived in Britain and John Walter was sent to Drake 2 Jan–23 Mar 1956. He returned to Bellona on 24 Mar 1956 for a month and then spent a further month in Drake. Drafted to Royalist on 13 May 1956 which had been commissioned into the RNZN. Royalist took part in exercises with the RN then sailed for NZ. The original plan was for Royalist to sail to NZ via the Mediterranean and Suez Canal, but this was thwarted by the Suez Affair which meant she had to RTNZ via Cape Town and South Africa. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki and Kaniere and was DEE on 5 May 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. |
| WALTERS, Edward Burke | 208549 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia 1 Aug 1929. He was a labourer at the State Forestry, Otautau. Attested 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Sent to Burnham Camp to attend a Kayforce OCTU Selection Board. Emplaned Wellington 3 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight (6th Flight) to Sydney. Continued by air via Darwin and Manila to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 12 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in BHQ, 162 Bty. AWOL for four days 24–28 Apr 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 20 Jun 1952 (Technical Assistant NCO). Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 1 Aug 1952, to Bombardier (Technical Assistant NCO) and to Temporary Sergeant 12 Sep 1952. Promoted Sergeant 31 Dec 1952. M/O and attached FAP to NZ Base HQ for Cricket tour 20 Sep 1953. Severely reprimanded and fined for absence from place of parade. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and CTBA to NZ Base HQ 6 Oct 1953. Leave application approved to visit his mother in Kingaroy, Queensland Australia. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for travel to Australia. He was instructed to report to NZAMLO, Sydney at expiry of leave for onward travel to NZ. RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 7 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 317 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He was living in Kingaroy, Queensland in 1966. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. May have died 20 Dec 1979 (aged 50 years) Taabinga, South Burnett Region, Queensland which was only a short distance from Kingaroy. |
| WALTERS, Godfrey | 15543 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 14 Aug 1940. He was school pupil before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jan 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class on an eight-year engagement. He underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 14 Feb 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 16 Sep 1958–2 Feb 1959. He returned to Royalist on 2 Feb 1959 and advanced to Able Seaman on 14 May 1959 but RUN on 16 Mar 1960. Recovered on 9 Aug 1960 and returned to Royalist. Drafted to Philomel 27 Oct 1960, Tamaki 5 Apr 1961, Lachlan 18 Aug 1961, Otago 16 Jan 1962 and Royalist 2 May 1962. He then served in Lachlan for two weeks and returned to Philomel. Discharged by purchase on 5 Feb 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WALTERS, Miha | 204200 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Attested circa 27 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while holding appointment of 2i/c Gun, 1 Mar 1953. Returned to unit on 10 May 1953 from course at CATC, Inchon. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 271 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Feb 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WANSTALL, Harry Michael | 204281 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 01/04/2054 | Born 19 Jan 1927. Came from Kaukapakapa. Previous service in RNZAF. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP 23 Oct 1953. Promoted Lance Bombardier during service in Korea. Embarked 27 Feb 1954 on SS Changte at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Hong Kong, Tarakan, Cairns and Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to New Zealand by Teal flight arriving 1 Apr 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3279 sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Kaukapakapa. Later re-joined RNZAF and was posted Leading Aircraftman storeman at Supply Branch, RNZAF Wigram on 7 Jul 1975. Died 1992. |
| WARBRICK, Makueni | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 01/12/2053 | 22/01/2054 | Entertainer. Came from Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. Travelled with Kayforce 9th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 1 Dec 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and then by Qantas via Guam and Manila to Japan deplaning at Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953. Served in Korea on this trip for 53 days. Emplaned Iwakuni 22 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 27 Jan 1954. |
| WARD, David Brinsley | 207718 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Christchurch 11 Aug 1924. His father was Sir Cyril Rupert Joseph Ward, 2nf Baronet. Previous service in the RNZAF. Came from Christchurch. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3280 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died of illness Christchurch 24 Feb 1967 aged 42 years. |
| WARD, George William | 14200 | Stoker | HMNZS Kaniere | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Whanganui on 30 Jun 1934. Came from Tinwald, South Canterbury where he was employed as a motor mechanic. Entered the RNZN on 7 May 1952 on an eight-year engagement. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki where he changed from Ordinary Seaman to Stoker on 17 Jul 1952. He served in Philomel 24 Jul 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1952 to serve in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 22 May 1953. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954 and he then served in Philomel from 27 May 1954. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. He also served in Kiwi, Stawell and Black Prince and was discharged BNPS on 2 Jun 1956. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. He went to Australia and lived at Manly West, Brisbane, Australia. Came back to NZ and died Ashburton 13 Feb 2014 aged 79 years. |
| WARD, Ivan Douglas | 33183 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/06/2053 | 17/07/2054 | Born Rangiora 8 Jun 1931. Came from Kaiapoi. Enlisted in the Army circa 1949 as a Regular Force Cadet in Mead Class (The second RF Cadet class). Regular Force soldier selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a Driver Mechanic. Seconded to Kayforce as an RNZASC Instructor. Travelled to Korea by air via Australia, Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni. Served in Korea from Seoul to 38th Parallel. Served in Kayforce as a Sergeant with 10 Company, RNZASC. RTNZ in reverse order to his travel to Korea. SOS Kayforce 27 Aug 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force as Corporal. Living in Christchurch 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Christchurch 18 Sep 2012 aged 82 years. “He was a stalwart member of the Canterbury KVA over the years, serving on our committee and also at times as the Secretary and President. Through Canterbury KVA he worked unstintingly for his fellow Korea veterans and made great contributions for which Ivan was made a Life Member. His work for veterans also resulted in a life memberships of both Christchurch RSA and Papanui RSA.” From K Force Despatches. |
| WARD, Neville Cyril | 34725 | Lance Corporal | Attached 1 RTR | RNZAC | 31/01/2052 | 05/08/2053 | Regular Force soldier. Served in RNZAC in Waiouru Camp. Seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Served with 1 Royal Tank Regiment and 5 RIDG. Discharged 25 Mar 1953 from 25 Canadian FDS direct to 1 RTR. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 5 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 186 days. SOS Kayforce and re-posted to the Regular Force. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WARD, Philip Joseph | 203739 | Sergeant | Advance Party | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/10/2052 | Born Manaia 22 Jun 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. 656012, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Carpenter and Joiner from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mr J.E. Ward (father), Mt Eden, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was conducted at Papakura and Waiouru camps. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane and Manila. Troop Sergeant Major Baker Troop, 161 Bty 1950 to Jan 1952. Battery Sergeant Major 163 Bty Jan–Jun 1952. Regimental Sergeant Major Base Camp Hiro Japan Jun to Oct 1952. Served overseas one year 271 days. Awarded NZOSM, Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living at Auckland in Nov 2000. Died Auckland, 17 Jul 2008 aged 82 years. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WARD, Robert Sydney | 203873 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/05/2052 | Born Christchurch 1 Jan 1928. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 823259, Private, NZAEWS. Concrete worker from Invercargill. Next-of-kin Mrs I.M. Moeller (mother), New Plymouth. Enlisted in KMB during Aug 1950, embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for via Brisbane and Manila. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, Gun Number in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland on 7 May 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Oct 1952. Died Turangi (Taupo) 1 Aug 1996. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. His plaque shows he died 1 Aug 1996 aged 68 years. His wife died four years later and she lies beside him. |
| WARDLAW, Ronald Kenneth | 12974 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Matamata on 1 Nov 1928. Ronald Wardlaw served in the RNZAF (Service No 461639), The Army (Service No 32588, Driver RNZASC, Jul –Dec 1948) and the RNZN from 19 May 1949 with the number 12974 and then the Police Force. Whilst in the RNZN he served in the following ships, Pukaki, Rotoiti, at Irirangi, Taranaki, Black Prince and Hawea. While in Rotoiti he sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950, served in Korea waters and RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. For this service was awarded the Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 18 May 1955. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Morrinsville, 3 Mar 2003 aged 73 years. |
| WARDROP, Edgar Vallance Alexander | 207945 | Mr | NZ Base HQ Welfare Sec | YMCA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2051 | Born Belfast, Canterbury, New Zealand 11 Sep 1913. Previous service in the RNZAF 1940–46. YMCA Secretary, Christchurch. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Senior YMCA Field Secretary 1950–51. Provided social and recreational needs for the troops. Was attached to an RNZASC platoon for part of his work. ETD Iwakuni 2 Sep 1951 and RTNZ 6 Sep 1951 on compassionate grounds. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Oct 1951. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 3 Nov 1993. Buried Ruru Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch |
| WAREHAM, Francis Clement | 208257 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Wellington 18 Aug 1927. Freezing worker for Canterbury Frozen Meat Co. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served in A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jun 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Twizel in 1971. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Waimate 6 Apr 2011 aged 84 years. |
| WARETINI, Tau Terangi | 204401 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 21/12/2054 | Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 6 Nov 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Dec 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 21 Dec 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.32840 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. |
| WARETINI, Tunui (Danny) | 535261 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Enlisted circa 15 Jun 1954 in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. Embarked Kure, Japan 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia for RTNZ via Sydney and discharge. Emplaned Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Jun 1956 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Enlisted in the Regular Force. Underwent training in Waiouru for service in Malaya. Travelled by train from Waiouru to Wellington and on the farewell parade as the battalion marched to the wharves to board the troopship Captain Cook, Danny carried a large made-up Kiwi. Travelled to Singapore then went to Ipoh area. Served in Malaya with B Coy, 1 NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Sought transfer to RNZPro on return to NZ late 1959 but was not approved. Also served in Gurr’s Battalion. Mortar Platoon Sect Commander 1963–65. RTNZ RNZAF Flight NSD 8 deplaning at Whenuapai 10 Jul 1965. Later Sergeant. Discharged 31 Jul 1977, after 20 years’ service. Renown for water bottle floatation incident to assist him to float down river on exercise. Also 1 NZ Regt; GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Died Rotorua 19 Aug 1985 aged 52 years. Buried Rotorua Cemetery, RSA Section Block 6. His RSA Plaque is located here. |
| WARNER, Trevor Raymond | 15054 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Kaitaia on 9 Feb 1936. He was a Grocer’s assistant for Hutchinson Bros., Auckland, before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 17 Jan 1952. His training was in Tamaki. His posting card shows RUN 29 May 1952, was recovered and returned to Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 12 Aug 1952. Drafted to Black Prince (in the Reserve Fleet) from 10 Jan 1953 to 21 Sep 1954 and was in the ship at the Coronation Review at Spithead, UK, in 1953. He served in Philomel and was drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland for SE Asia on 28 Apr 1955. This was the third deployment of the ship to Malayan and Korean waters. Her role was to monitor any communist movements at sea and conduct patrols on the western coast of Korea. Pukaki returned to Auckland on 21 May 1956. Back in NZ Trevor Warner served in Philomel, Irirangi 2 Feb–1 Aug 1957. Drafted to Rotoiti 13 Aug 1957–8 Apr 1952 and was at the Christmas Islands Nuclear Test in Nov 1957. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and then Royalist 12 Feb 1960–9 Oct 1961. DEE 30 Jan 1962. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NGSM (M), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and NZDSM. Living in Waitakere circa 2002. |
| WARREN, David Knowles | 814032 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/03/2054 | 26/11/2054 | Born Christchurch 3 Oct 1931. He was a weaver employed by Carpet Manufacturing Co, Riccarton, Christchurch. Serving TF soldier. Attested 17 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Burnham Camp. M/O from Burnham 6pm 23 Mar 1954 and emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 as a Lance Corporal on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 3 Apr 1954 and entered Korea the next day and M/I to his unit 8 Apr 1954. M/O to 16 Fd Regt and attached FAP 11 Apr 1954. M/O to Pusan and CTBA 16 Fd Regt 9 Nov 1954 and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Harewood, Christchurch, 26 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 8) ex Sydney. Served overseas 248 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Dec 1954 and posted to Territorial Force. Awarded UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3286 was sent to him at New Brighton, Christchurch 12 Sep 1957. Enlisted in the Regular Force 27 Oct 1955 but was discharged on medical grounds 23 Jan 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Christchurch 16 Feb 1985 aged 54 years. |
| WARREN, Denis Alfred | 11523 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born the UK on 2 Jul 1928. Naval trade listed as Q.M.3. Served in the RNZN from 1947 to 1953. Drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 in that ship for Korean waters. Served on patrols mainly on west coast Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving at Devonport, Auckland, 8 Mar 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Hamilton in 2004. |
| WARREN, Ivan Percy | 206219 | Gunner | Camp HQ Section | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Whanganui 28 Feb 1929. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to NZ Base HQ and served in Camp HQ Section. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 18 Jun 1952 and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight from Australia on 21 Jun 1952. Later promoted Bombardier. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. RTNZ on Furlough and went to Lower Hutt. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3287 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Lower Hutt. Enlisted in NZ Regt Embarked Wellington 6 Nov 1959 HMT Captain Cook and disembarked Penang 25 Nov 1959 and M/I to Camp in Taiping, Malaya and served in HQ Coy, 2 NZ Regt, Taiping. RO 5/59 HQ NZ Army Force FARELF dated 9 Dec 1959. Medal issued on Schedule No.4 dated 25 Aug 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 16 Apr 2009 aged 80 years. |
| WARREN, Kenneth | 208158 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 01/01/1970 | 09/06/2054 | Came from St Albans, Christchurch. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and remains on X(iii) List (Furlough) 16 Dec 1952. He was still a driver at this stage. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 9 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM. Discharged soon after return to NZ. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3288 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in St Albans, Christchurch. |
| WARU, Joseph Farleigh (Joe) | 34607 | Lance Corporal | Attached 5 RIDG | RNZAC | 15/05/2052 | 02/09/2053 | Born Dargaville, North Auckland 27 Feb 1929. He was a farm labourer at Tokatoka, Northern Wairoa, before entering the Army. Attested in the Regular Force 14 Jun 1950. His preference was for the RNZAC. He completed Basic Drive/Mechanic course followed by Basic Gunner course. TSFD to Kayforce 1st Replacement Draft 25 Mar 1952. Emplaned Auckland 15 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to deplane Iwakuni 17 May 1952. Posted from NZRTU 8 Jun 1952 to 5 Kings Royal Irish Dragoon Guards (5 DG). Admitted Brit Com Z Med unit 3 Oct 1952 and was discharged 12 Oct 1952 direct to 5 DG. Posted from 5 DG to 1 Royal Tank Regt 13 Dec 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 1 RTR 21 Aug 1953 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 2 Sep 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 110 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to him during Dec 1953. Struck off the Strength of Kayforce 15 Oct 1953 and reposted to the RF. He was regarded as “An excellent driver, with very good knowledge of crew maintenance. His practical knowledge of the Centurion is good but his written work and theory need a little more attention.” Discharged from the Army 15 Aug 1957. Later awarded the NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died 17 Apr 2002 aged 73 years. |
| WASHBOURN, John Ernle | 11881 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Collingwood, New Zealand on 26 Nov 1918. Educated at Nelson College. Served in Royal Navy 1937–1947. Cadet 1 Jan 1937 as special entry cadet (HMS Frobisher training cruiser), Midshipman on 1 Jan 1938 and promoted Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 Jan 1940. Served in Ramillies (battleship in the Mediterranean). On Promotion Course in Victory (Portsmouth) 1 Jan–Apr 1940. Promoted Lieutenant 18 Aug 1941. Served in Danae (cruiser) 4 Sep 1940–Aug 1942 in Malaya, Dutch East Indies and Ceylon. Promoted Lieutenant on 18 Aug 1941. Served in Asbury (later HMS Saker), a shore-based transit accommodation, Asbury Park, New Jersey, for landing craft and infantry landing craft. Back in the UK he served in Dinosaur a Combined Operations training establishment at Troon, Scotland for Landing Craft operations. Appointed to Achilles Jun 1943 and the served in Gambia 15 Sep 1943–Apr 1946. WWII medals may include 1939–45, Atlantic, Africa, Italy and Pacific Stars, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. TSFD to RNZN Nov 1947 Served in Philomel until appointed to Pukaki as Exec officer on 10 Aug 1949. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950. CO of Tui 1951–52. Second CO of the first NZ Endeavour 1958–59. Posted to SEATO Military Planning Office, Bangkok. Later Commander, OBE (1959). Serving in HMNZ Dockyard in 1966. Discharged 26 Nov 1968. Living in Auckland 1998. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Brother RAdm Richard Everley Washbourn, CB, DSO, OBE, MID. (Notes by John Washbourn in Tales from Korea by G.F. Hopkins.) |
| WASSON, Alan Leslie | 206040 | Sergeant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Marton 3 Oct 1928. Enlisted in KMB during late Aug 1950. Posted to RNZEME. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in the 16 Fd Regt LAD. Promoted Staff Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight New Zealand 5 Jun 1952. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3289 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Kerikeri. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Kerikeri, Northland 7 Dec 1982 aged 54 years. Buried in Kerikeri cemetery. |
| WASWO, Marcus Sutton | 206366 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/07/2052 | Born New Plymouth 19 May 1925. Came from Rahotu, Taranaki. Attested 28 Jul 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Served in Miryang and Kapyong battles. Also served in Battery HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney deplaned Wellington 16 Jul 1952 from Teal flight Awatere ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Sep 1952. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Rahotu, Taranaki, in 1996. Living at New Plymouth in Nov 2000. Died New Plymouth 28 Oct 2009 aged 84 years. |
| WATENE, Hemi Reginald | 206646 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 8 Jun 1929. Enlisted circa 29 Sep 1951 in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier then to Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Dec 1953. Died Te Hauke, Hastings 17 Sep 1987 aged 58 years and was buried in Te Hauke, Hastings. |
| WATENE, Ivan | 204209 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 02/11/2056 | Born 6 Jul 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on MV Wanganella for Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked 5 Mar 1952 Sydney on HMT Devonshire on for travel to Kure, Japan. M/I to NZRTU on arrival in Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy for service in Korea. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBA 19 Apr 1953 to 10 Tpt Coy. Attached FAP to HQ RASC 24 May 1953. RTNZ 2 Nov 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Mar 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Died Whangarei 23 Jul 1978 aged 52 years. Buried Maitahi Urupa, Kaipara District, Northland. |
| WATERS, Anthony Rolland | 457451 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 04/06/2055 | Born Ngaruawahia 12 Jun 1932. Employed as a carpenter by Mr S.M. Jerome, Te Mata. Served in RNZE 1950–52. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted 8 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Posted to RNZ Sigs while training in Papakura. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 as a Signalman on Teal flight for Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Committee an offence in NZRTU. Entered Korea 24 Apr 1953. M/O from NZRTU, posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 24 Apr 1953. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 23–27 May 1953 and was discharged direct to his unit. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 2–6 Jul 1953 and was discharged direct to his unit. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Mar 1954 (MT NCO) and to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal 1 Jul 1954 (MT NCO). Granted a further three months extension to his service in Korea dating from 11 Oct 1954. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 7–16 Sep 1954 and was again discharged direct to his unit. Promoted Corporal 24 Jan 1955. Granted a further nine months extension to service dating from 1 Nov 1955. M/O 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZRTU 31 Oct and M/I to the new unit 2 Nov 1954. M/O From NZRTU and posted to Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 29 Nov 1954. M/O Brit Com Salvage & Disposals Unit 23 May 1955 to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned 29 May 1955 on Qantas aircraft to Sydney and deplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 57 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Enlisted in Regular Force 18 Jul 1967. Embarked 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook Wellington for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp. Served in B Coy, 1 NZ Regt in Malaya. M/O to Fd Trg Centre Kota Tinggi and soon after moved north to Ipoh / Taiping area. He committed several offences including leaving his patrol base and was apprehended in a bar in Ipoh 11 miles away with his complete equipment. Accumulated over 200 days detention. This appears so very different to his time in Korea. Disembarked from TSS Captain Cook Wellington 16 Dec 1959. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. TSFD to the Regular Force Reserve at his own request 24 Mar 1960. |
| WATERS, Colin Basil | 211072 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born Ngaruawahia 17 Aug 1928. Driver for State Hydro Dept, Kuratau. Attested 3 Dec 1952 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and entered Korea 25 Jun 1953. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy from NZRTU 27 Jun 1953. Made several silly errors during his service in the Army mainly neglecting to obey Routine Orders. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ then to Pusan for embarkation 9 Nov 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 4) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 159 Days, Discharged from Kayforce 6 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WATERS, Roger Leslie | 206828 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Waitara 2 Oct 1928. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd flight. Emplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea circa 15 Jun 1952. Served in 162 Bty, 16 Fd Regt, on No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop). Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 281 days. Discharged from Kayforce 28 May 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3294 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Waitara. Later entitled to NZOSM. Died New Plymouth 18 Mar 1980 aged 51 years. |
| WATERSON, Trevor Stanley | 206726 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 01/05/2052 | 14/10/2053 | Born New Plymouth 22 Oct 1927. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 1 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 3 May 1952. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 14 Oct 1953. Served overseas one year 167 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal Discharged from Kayforce 13 Mar 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3294 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in New Plymouth. Died Levin, 23 Nov 1993. Buried Avenue Cemetery, Levin. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WATKINS, C I R (Ian) | 0 | Mr | — | NZ Broadcasting Service | 10/12/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Member of the two-man NZ Broadcasting Service team sent to Korea to establish and maintain a broadcasting link between Kayforce and the people of New Zealand. Ken Frank, a technician and Ian Watkins, a 2ZA announcer, expected to leave New Zealand late Nov or early Dec 1952. They looked forward to this assignment regardless of warnings that winter in Korea could be as low as 25degrees below zero. They took with them two portable tape recorders, spares and support equipment and some 2.5 miles of recording tape representing 50 hours' recording time. They went first to Japan to record programmes at the rest centres outside Tokyo where Kayforce soldiers spent their leave from the front. In Korea they were allocated a vehicle and driver to move between Kayforce units and locate New Zealanders working with other Commonwealth units. Their time would be mostly spent with 16 Fd Regt, RNZA. Actual date of departure and return not verified. |
| WATKINS, Charles Henry | 12795 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Vowchurch, Herefordshire, UK, on 21 Sep 1926. He was employed as a threshing machine attendant before he entered the RN under the N.S.A.R Act, on 28 Dec 1944 as a Stoker with Service No D/KX737552. His initial training was conducted in Royal Arthur (Stone Frigate) formerly the Butlins holiday camp at Ingoldmells near. It was commissioned as a ‘Hostilities Only’ training establishment on 22 Sep 1939. He then served in Duke, Europa, Wildfire and St Tudno. All were shore bases except for HMS St Tudno (a converted ferry and veteran of Dunkirk rescues) and was in Jun 1945 being used as a mine-sweeper depot ship. He advanced to Stoker Petty Officer on 1 Oct 1945 and to Stoker Mechanic in the same year. Drafted to Eskimo (former destroyer) now used as an accommodation ship and HQ Ship for minesweepers and the Motor Launch 921. He returned to Wildfire on ML921 on 16 Jan 1947. He then served in HM MMS1060 (motorised mine sweeper) based on Loch invar 22 Jun–10 Nov 1947. Released from the RN on 10 Jan 1948. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 29 May 1949. He was drafted to Tutira 9 Jun 1949–31 Jan 1950. He served in Philomel, Hawea and Taupo between 1 Feb 1950 and 14 Feb 1951. Drafted to Hawea on 19 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea with the UN Naval Forces. Hawea RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic dated 1 Feb 1952. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 31 May–10 Sep 1952. Back in NZ he was drafted to Black Prince on 16 Jan 1953 and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Bellona 27 Sep 1954 and advanced to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 May 1955. DEE on 28 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Auckland 11 Aug 1996 in his 70th year. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WATKINS, Christopher Earle (Bluey) | 204449 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/08/2052 | 17/05/2054 | Born 23 Sep 1929. Came from Mt Roskill, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 17 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 25 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 1 Sep 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Was involved in heavy gun duels in the lead up to the Armistice. Embarked SS Taiping 16 Apr 1954 for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplaned Auckland 19 May 1954. Served overseas one year 265 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Auckland in 1996. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3296 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2003. |
| WATKINS, Douglas Stewart | 206960 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 31/07/2054 | Born 26 May 1929. Came from Carterton. Enlisted 14 or 15 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 from a civil flight ex Sydney. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar, entered Korea 27 Mar and M/I to his unit 30 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier and then to Lance Bombardier. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 3 Aug 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3297 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Carterton, Wairarapa. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. Died 1987. |
| WATKINS, Graeme Frederick Roy | 329885 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea circa 15 Oct 1954 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery and appointment not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 65 days. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). He was not issued a Kayforce Discharged Certificate. |
| WATSON, Eric George | 206588 | Craftsman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born 1930. Vehicle Mechanic from Stratford Taranaki. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Fined £5 and severe reprimand 29 Mar 1952. RTNZ as a Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 May 1953. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3297 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Stratford. Living at Mt Gambia, South Australia in Nov 2000. May have died in Mt Gambia 25 Jul 2019 aged 89 years. Later entitled to NZOSM. |
| WATSON, George Edward | 204167 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 15/04/2053 | Born Whanganui 3 Jun 1928. Enlisted in RNZAF 6 Jun 1946 with Service No 461105. Served in BCOF Japan as Leading Aircraftman one year 24 days. Discharged from RNZAF at own request 16 Mar 1949. Lineman, Post & Telegraph Department at Cambridge. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni 27 Aug 1951. Embarked Sasebo 26 Sep for sea trip and entered Korea 28 Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, NZ Component 26 Sep. M/I to his unit 30 Sep 1951. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 23 Dec 1951 then to Brit Com General Hosp, Kure on three occasions in 1952. On discharge from hospital was posted to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. M/I to NZ Base HQ 19 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 15 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 258 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Died Papakura 6 Apr 2006. |
| WATSON, James Malcolm | 12076 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Hastings on 2 Jun 1930. He was employed on a farm as a cow-boy. He entered the RNZN on 27 May 1948 on a six-year engagement as an Ordinary Seaman. His first sea service after the initial training in Tamaki was in Pukaki 8 Feb 1949–19 Apr 1950 during which time he advanced to Able Seaman on 27 Nov 1949. He was sent to attend a course at HMAS Watson 6 May–1 Sep 1950. On RTNZ he spent two months in Philomel and another two at Waiouru before being drafted to Taupo on 19 Jan 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters serving mainly on the west coast. Taupo RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 but he remained with his ship until 25 Jan 1953. His remaining time in the RNZN was served in Tamaki and in Philomel. DEE on 1 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 3 May 2007 in his 76th year. |
| WATSON, Jefford Rex | 206403 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Pongaroa, near Pahiatua 26 Feb 1928. Driver and fencing contractor from Pahiatua. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement then M/O to 16 Fd Regt circa early Sep 1951. Battery not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DIED OF SICKNESS at 121 Evacuation Hospital in Korea 18 Nov 1951. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were forwarded to his NOK. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Memorial Cross and KWSM. |
| WATSON, Kevin Patrick | 774168 | Private | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 29/12/2056 | Born Blenheim 16 Dec 1932. Enlisted in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on RNZAF Hastings bound for Korea. Left NZ as Private and flew to Korea via Australia and Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep and M/I 10 Tpt Coy 9 Sep 1954. Changed to Driver and was then posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Kobe, Japan, 23 Nov 1956 for return to Sydney via Hong Kong, Townsville and Brisbane. Completed RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings deplaning at Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Mar 1957 and posted to TF unit. NZGSM (K) presented by Rt Hon D.L. Kidd, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Marlborough. Entitled to NZOSM. Died 3 Jul 2011 aged 78 years. |
| WATSON, Martin | 211117 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/08/2053 | 11/04/2055 | Enlisted 1 Feb 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 12 Aug 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued onto Japan by either Qantas or BCPA via Darwin, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 15 Aug 1953. M/I NZ Reinforcement Training Unit on deplanement. M/O from NZ Reinforcement Training Unit and posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl 30 Oct 1953. Also served in 10 Tpt Coy at Div Rear in Korea. Emplaned Japan 5 Apr 1955 and deplaned Harewood 11 Apr 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3297 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Pirinoa, Southern Wairarapa. |
| WATSON, Milton | 15555 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 3 Aug 1940. Entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 19 Jan 1956. He underwent initial training in Tamaki and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 14 Aug 1956 and then to Junior Seaman on 20 Dec 1956. He passed through Philomel and was drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist and sailed on 20 May 1957 from Auckland serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Feb 1958. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 16 Sep 1958 and was drafted to Lachlan on 10 Oct 1958 But RUN on 4 Jan 1959. He was recovered and returned to Philomel on 20 Jan 1959. He drafted to Lachlan 22 Jan 1959 then Philomel on 11 Mar 1959 and was drafted to Royalist on 24 Jun 1959. Advanced to Able Seaman on 20 Jul 1959 but RUN again on 16 Oct 1959. He was recovered on 24 Dec 1959 and returned to Royalist. He served in Philomel, Royalist and Lachlan again in Jan 1961. Drafted to Pukaki on 15 Apr 1961 then served in Philomel a month later. He also served in Paea, Philomel and Otago. He returned to Philomel 10 Sep 1962 advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 13 Dec 1962 but reverted to Able Seaman on 29 Sep 1963. Drafted again to Lachlan 30 Sep 1963 and remained in her until he was Discharged by Purchase on 13 Oct 1964. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WATSON, William (Wattie) | 206294 | 2nd Lieutenant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born Christchurch on 9 Mar 1925. Farmhand, Waipukurau. Served as a pilot in the latter stages of WWII in RNZAF 1943–46. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Troop Officer, Baker Troop, 161 Bty. When Divisional Orders (DROs) requested volunteers to apply as observers for close air support fighter strikes he was quick to apply but it took several applications before he succeeded. Attached to 6148 Tactical Control Group of the USAF. He flew in Harvard aircraft over enemy territory from Chinchow. He was reported in the 70th and last edition (Nov 2016) of K Force Despatches: “This group consisted of two squadrons of Harvards which kept a dawn to dusk patrol over the entire front. In general we would stooge around over the front and be given a recce of suspected enemy activity to take a look at. A recce would consist of flying out at 8,000 to 10,000 feet to a point beyond the target area, then descending in a weaving dive to deck level and returning to our own line observing a particular point or activity. It was far safer at 10 to 20 feet above ground than trying to climb out and giving a target to a greater number of machine guns…. quite exhilarating!! From 12 May to 10 Jul 1952 he flew 78 observer missions and controlled 53 flights which expended 390,300 lbs of bombs, 320 rockets, 48 napalm bombs, 42,000 rounds of 20 mm and 52,800 rds of .50 [inch] mg [machine gun] ammunition. No wonder the ‘mosquito’ as we were called was unpopular with the enemy.” (From K Force Despatches, 70th Edition 2016.) His Logbook shows that he controlled seven different types of fighter aircraft during his term: RAAF Mustangs, RN Sea Furies, US Marine Corps Corsairs and Sky raiders, US Navy Panther jets as well as US Shooting Stars and Thunder jets. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 268 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Some years later he was awarded the US Air Medal. Also served in 161 Bty and RHQ. RTNZ as Lieutenant. SOS Kayforce 4 Nov 1952 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. He was a farmer at Te Karaka until his death. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WATSON, William Stewart (Bill) | 12965 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Timaru on 18 Jun 1927. He was a Fitter & Turner before he entered the RNZN as Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 26 May 1949. He served in Tamaki and was drafted to Philomel 17 Aug 1949 drafted to Tutira 12 Sep 1949 Engine Room Artificer. First deployment of ship to Korea left Devonport on 3 Jul 1950 and travelled to Korea. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 31 Jul 1950. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea on escort and patrol duties and was one of the fleet at the landings at Inchon. He recalled seeing at the Port of Inchon and approaches, “Two rows of merchant ships anchored all the way up the harbour. We were travelling at about eight knots for some four hours between these two rows of ships.” Tutira RTNZ 30 May 1951. He then served in Philomel and in Bellona at the time in the Reserve Fleet. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 19 Dec 1951. He then served in Tui, Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 26 May 1956. Promoted Acting Commissioned Engineer 15 Aug 1956Passed Professionally for Chief Engine Room Artificer with basic date of 6 Jan 1955. Qualified for commissioned engineer officer. As a lead up to commissioning the general opinion of him was, “A cheerful, reliable rating who is not afraid of work. A good influence in the mess and in the department. Has a very good all-round knowledge of his work.” Promoted 15 Aug 1956 Acting Commissioned Engineer and appointed additional while in Maori in the UK. Attended courses in HMS Victory and HMS Thunderer 27 Aug 1956–28 Mar 1957. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Black Prince. Promoted Engineer Sub-Lieutenant 15 Aug 1957. Also served in Royalist, Philomel and Lachlan. Promoted Engineer Lieutenant on 1 Apr 1962. Sent to the UK to Pembroke additional for commissioning of Blackpool and was promoted Acting Lieutenant Commander. Promoted Lieutenant Commander 31 Dec 1967. He returned to Philomel. Promoted Commander. Commander Watson was appointed as Principal Naval Overseer for the HMNZS Monowai conversion in the UK during 1977. Appointed OBE in 1977. Appointed as the Fleet Marine Engineer Office 27 Feb 1978. Retired at Lieutenant Commander (Acting Commander) a was placed on the Retired List in the rank of Commander wef 13 Jun 1979. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval GSM (M). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died in Auckland 24 Mar 1998 aged 70 years. |
| WATT, Alfred David (Alf) | 2109 | Major | Attached 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RAA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Canterbury, New South Wales 9 Apr 1917. Royal Australian Artillery seconded to 16 Fd Regt and served as Battery Commander 163 Bty for approx eight months in 1952 (11 Apr to 15 Nov 1952). He was a popular officer and was well respected. Awarded Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attached to 16 Fd Regt. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding services while commanding 163 Bty (London Gazette, 26 May 1953). Other awards not known. Later Lieutenant Colonel. Died New South Wales, Australia 29 Dec 2013 aged 96 years. |
| WATT, John Joseph | 13678 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Timaru 28 Mar 1936. Enlisted in the RNZN on 25 May 1951. His initial training was in Tamaki and further training in Philomel. He was drafted to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Also participated in “Operation Grapple” nuclear test monitoring at Christmas Island in 1956 on board Rotoiti. Appointed MBE (QB Hons 1980), NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM, NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), NZGSM clasp unknown, Naval LS&GC Medal and clasp. Warrant Officer and appointed Master at Arms Jan 1978. Posted to Canberra, Australia 23 Apr 1973. Later Warrant Officer Master at Arms. Discharged to RA 29 Dec 1986. |
| WATT, William Adair | 208839 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Belfast, Northern Ireland during 1924. Previous service in the RAF. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued on by Qantas or BCPA to deplane Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 10 Mar 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement then posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 194 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1954. Next-of-kin Mrs C.G. Watt (mother), Alliance Ave, Belfast, Northern Ireland. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3303 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Dunedin. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died circa 1974 aged 49-1950 years. |
| WATTERS, Geoffrey Rigby | 208881 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 20/05/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Enlisted circa 10 Jan 1952 in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement at Iwakuni on 23 May 1953 and TSFD to the X(iv) List. M/O from NZRTU to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 30 Oct 1953 and served almost his whole time in that unit. M/O to Pusan doe embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 115 days. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3303 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Waimate. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WATTERS, John Alexander | 207941 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Gore on 25 Dec 1927. Employed as a farm hand in Gore. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt at Waiouru on 4 Oct 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 1 Nov 1951 while appointed Technical Assistant. Attached FAP to NZRTU on TARA course (Technical Assistant RA) at 1 CATC, Hiro, Japan 11 Dec 1951 to 27 Jan 1952. At the end of the course he was shown as, “Very capable TARA. Has shown good work throughout the course. Should prove a first-class TARA in any Command Post.” Returned to 16 Fd Regt on 29 Jan 1952. To be Temporary Bombardier while appointment of Technical Assistant 29 Jan 1952 and promoted Temporary Sergeant 15 Mar 1952 and promoted to Sergeant on 31 May 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning at Wellington at 7.30am on 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Longstanding Secretary Southland Branch, NZ Korean Veterans Association 1999. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Invercargill, 1 Apr 2006 in his 79th year. |
| WATTERS, Robert Alfred | 13824 | Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, UK, 2 Oct 1917. Previous service in the Royal Navy with the Service No C/KX 92487. No information to hand regarding his British service or of medals he may have received. Enlisted in the RNZN at London on 12 May 1952 in the rate of Stoker Mechanic. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the two successive days. Was a member of the crew that brought Black Prince to New Zealand. After settling in in Philomel he was drafted to Pukaki on 17 Aug 1953. He departed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in Korean waters. While on this deployment he reverted to Leading Stoker Mechanic. The reason is not known. He also served in Kaniere in this deployment 18 Nov 1953 to 9 Jan 1954 before returning to Rotoiti in which ship he RTNZ. Re-advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 5 Aug 1955. Later served in Black Prince and Rotoiti again. Discharged to RA 24 Jul 1962. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZDSM. |
| WATTS, Graham Malcolm | 204668 | 2nd Lieutenant | Div Sigs Squadron | RNZ Sigs | 10/02/2054 | 24/07/2055 | Emplaned on Teal flight to Sydney 10 Feb 1954. Arrived Japan 13 Feb 1954. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as OC A Troop, Divisional Signals Sqn, 10 Aug 1954. TSFD to RNZASC and served in a NZ Transport Unit. Was initially to have been discharged in Japan but this was cancelled. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 21 Jul 1955. Served overseas in Korea one year 164 days. SOS Emergency Force and posted to the Retired List, 27 Sep 1955. Died Birkenhead, Auckland, 5 Jul 2001. |
| WATTS, Maurice | 208550 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Christchurch 17 Aug 1929. Attested on 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement Draft. Emplaned Wellington 14 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Flew onto Japan by civil air via Guam to Hiro, Japan. Served in 1 Comwel Division Area. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Flew by Qantas from Sydney to Wellington. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1954 soon after return to NZ. Joined Regular Force, RNZASC. Later commissioned Lieutenant & Quartermaster. Posted to Regular Force Cadet School, 22 Mar 1971. Was still at unit Nov 1975. Attached to 1 Task Force Maintenance Area, Nui Dat. Worked in 8 Petrol Platoon RAASC, 176 AD Platoon RAASC. Held the appointment of CSM and Operations Warrant Officer. RTNZ 21 Nov 1971. Later Major & Quartermaster, OC 9 Composite Sqn, RNZCT. Discharged 18 Aug 1984. Attended Parade '98. Living at Christchurch in 1998. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military), KWSM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. |
| WATTS, Richard Joseph | 204645 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Cambridge, Waikato, 9 Nov 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight 29 Jul 1953 to Sydney and continued to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. Embarked Sasebo for the two to three-day trip to Korea. M/O from his unit to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 205 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3303 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Cambridge, Waikato. Discharged from Kayforce 29 May 1955. |
| WAUGH, Colin Maxwell | 203975 | Corporal | 2 RTU, MP Corps | RNZ Provost Corps | 15/06/2051 | 12/09/2054 | Born Pongaroa, near Pahiatua, 7 Mar 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce in late 1950. Came from Papakura. 2nd Reinforcements. Left NZ on 15 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Served on the military staff at Pusan and Seoul Military Prisons. TSFD to NZ Roll (furlough) and CTBA 25 Canadian Dtn Bks 22 Aug 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Re-embarked for Korea 3 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Dec 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3307 was sent on 12 Sep to an address in Papakura. Living at Whangaparaoa in Nov 2000. Living Waiuku 2004. Died Auckland after May 2006. |
| WAUGH, Norman | 11636 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 23/11/2053 | Born Newcastle on Tyne, UK, on 27 Aug 1924. Employed as a Marine engineer fitter before he entered the RN under the N.S.A.F. Act on 22 Jan 1946 as a Stoker 2nd Class. He served in Victory, Glendower and Imperieuse and advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 13 Apr 1946. He then served in Victory, followed by service in Holm Sound (repair ship) 1 Oct–9 Dec 1946. His RN Service ended 2 Oct 1947 and he was released to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Entered the RNZN at Cook (Wellington?) on 25 Aug 1947 on a three-year engagement as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. He was in Philomel on 2 Sep 1947–26 Jan 1949. Drafted to Arbutus on 27 Jan–29 Mar 1948 and then to Bellona on 30 Mar 1948. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 4 Nov 1948 and to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 20 Oct 1949. Drafted to Tamaki 1 Feb 1950 and was DEE on 24 Aug 1950. He re-entered the RNZN in Philomel on 22 Mar 1951 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class the next day. This term was for two years but he continued to serve until 21 Mar 1967 then changed to complete time to Retiring Allowance. Drafted to Kaniere 18 May–20 Nov 1951 and was then drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 2 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Back in NZ he served in Philomel then in Bellona in the Reserve Fleet, where he advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 7 Feb 1954. He later served in Black Prince, Philomel, Hawea, Rotoiti 15 Feb 1957–17 Mar 1958, Royalist from 12 Sep 1958–4 Jan 1960 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 28 Nov 1959. He later served in again in Philomel, Tamaki, Pukaki, 24 Jan 1961–30 Mar 1964, Tamaki then Royalist,16 Jan 1965–4 Apr 1966 and Philomel. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 18 Sep 1961. Discharged to RA 17 Sep 1966. Entitled to NZOSM, GSM 1962 (Mal Pen), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), PJM and KWSM. |
| WAWATAI, Eruera | 551018 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 17/06/2056 | Born Te Horo, Ruatoria, 13 Nov 1931. CMT intake 8 May 1950 for 14 weeks. After basic training posted to 1 Hawkes Bay Regt 15 Aug 1950. Attested in the RF 12 Oct 1950 and served as a Mess Steward in the RNZASC. TSFD to the Territorial Force as a Lance Corporal on 7 Sep 1953 at his own request on payment. Worked as a farmhand and appeared to be a carpenter for Maori Affairs Dept. Serving TF soldier. Attested 16 Jun 1954 in Kayforce. Trained for Korea service in Waiouru and Burnham Camps. Emplaned at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Twice received a small punishment for his small errors. Granted 12 days R&R Leave from 30 Dec 1955–10 Jan 1956 inclusive. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy after leave. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Tpt Pl 15 May 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Component Brit Com Forces Korea from NZ Tpt Pl 16 May 1956. Emplaned Japan 14 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 250 days. SOS Kayforce 13 Aug 1956 and posted to a TF unit, 4 Coy RNZASC. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3308 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Ruatoria. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 23 May 2013 aged 81 years. |
| WAWATAI, Francis (Frank) | 206984 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 30/08/2054 | Came from Gisborne. Enlisted circa 14 Oct 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to an NZ Transport Unit either NZ Tpt Pl or 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 199 days, Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3309 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Gisborne. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEASTELL, John Ferguson | 208827 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/03/2053 | 12/10/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington on 18 Mar 1953 and flew by flying boat from to Sydney. Then by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning 21 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ by air, deplaned Wellington on 12 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 209 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Dec 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3310 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Christchurch. Died Timaru, 5 Jul 2001 aged 73 years. |
| WEAVER, Colin Peter | 15133 | Junior Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Rakaia on 13 Dec 1938. He was a student before he entered the RNZN on 3 Jun 1954 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class on 1 Nov 1954 he was drafted to Pukaki on 27 Apr 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. He advanced to Junior Seaman on 1 Jan 1956. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 and he remained in her until 13 Aug 1956. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 13 Jul 1956. Drafted to Philomel 13 Aug 1956 but RUN on 1 Feb 1957. He was recovered on 24 Apr 1957 and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 12 Aug 1957 and advanced to Able Seaman on 2 Dec 1957. He remained in Rotoiti until he was drafted to Black Prince on 3 Aug 1959. Discharged BNPS on 29 Oct 1959. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M),NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WEAVERS. Harold Lindsay | 11685 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 29/08/2053 | Born Auckland on 16 Mar 1931. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 6 Nov 1947. After his initial training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class on 13 May 1948 he left Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona on 9 Sep 1948 for his first sea service. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 15 Mar 1949. Served in Philomel from 31 May–1 Aug 1949 and was then drafted back to Bellona on 2 Aug 1949. Advanced to Acting Able Seaman on 16 Dec 1949. He then served in Philomel and in the Naval station at Waiouru in 1950 where he advanced to Able Seaman on 16 Jun 1950. Drafted to Kaniere on 18 Jan 1951 then to Philomel 12 Nov 1951 and returned to Irirangi on 5 Jan–3 Nov 1952 and once more returned to Philomel 4 Nov 1952–1 Feb 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters mainly on the west coast. Able Seaman Harold Weavers was TSFD to Hawea on 13 Jul 1953 and he RTNZ in her arriving in Auckland on 29 Aug 1953. His TOD in Korea had been reduced effectively to four and a half months. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki and ML 3552. DEE on 15 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEBB, Alfred William | 204665 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan, deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Embarked Wellington 28 Nov 1957 on TSS Captain Cook for Singapore. Disembarked Singapore 15 Dec 1957 and M/I to Nee Soon Garrison Camp. Served as Lance Corporal, 3 Pl, A Coy, 1NZ Regt, Malaya, 1957–59. Awarded GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’. Later Corporal. Died Lower Hutt 28 Nov 1979. |
| WEBB, George Ernest | 13335 | Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Redhill, Surrey, UK, on 1 Aug 1921. His occupation is shown as a van guard. Entered the RN on 14 Nov 1939 on a 12-year engagement as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No KX 98944. His initial training was conducted in Victory to 13 Mar 1940. He was drafted to Birmingham (light cruiser) on 14 Mar 1940 just after her refit was completed and she had joined the Home Fleet. Birmingham served in the Norway campaign and sank the German patrol ship Schiff 37 which had rammed and damaged the destroyer Arrow in May. Birmingham with Manchester (light cruiser) evacuated 1500 troops from Andalsnes. George Webb advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 14 Aug 1940. From Sep–Dec 1940 Birmingham was in refit. From Jan until Apr 1941 she escorted troop convoys to the Egypt via south Africa. George Webb was also in Birmingham when she was involved in the hunt for the German battleship Bismarck and heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen but did not engage the German ships. Birmingham escorted convoy WS9A from UK to South Africa in mid-1941. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 7 Oct 1941. In Jun 1942 Birmingham was assigned to the Mediterranean and was damaged by near misses when bombed during Operations ‘Harpoon’ and ‘Vigorous’ in efforts to supply Malta. George Webb advanced to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Oct 1942. Birmingham also took part in the operation to occupy Madagascar. She returned to Britain underwent a refit. George Webb served in Victory 22 Jun–4 Nov 1943. Drafted to Berwick (heavy cruiser) on 5 Nov 1943 and for the remainder of WWII she was escorting convoys to Russia. She also took part as an escort in two carrier raids against the German battleship Tirpitz. George advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer 7 Mar 1944 and to Stoker Petty Officer on 7 Mar 1945. He remained in Berwick until 2 May 1947 and became Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 1 May 1947. He later served in Victory, Pembroke, Roseneath and Victory again. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 1 May 1948. His WWII awards are not shown but would probably include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 22 Mar 1951 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced on the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Lachlan 12 May–21 Aug 1951. He returned to Philomel and served in ML P3551. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 20 Apr 1952. He then served in Bellona (Reserve Fleet) then Tamaki. Drafted to Kaniere on 11 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. George Webb was awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 4 Jan 1955. He advanced to Chief Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 29 Nov 1955–1 Apr 1957. Drafted to 2 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he stayed in her until drafted to Philomel 18 Sep 1958. He also served in Royalist again and was Discharged to RA on 3 Oct 1962. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal and Gratuity on 4 Jan 1955. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WEBB, Harry Dennis Rowell | 204284 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 18/02/2054 | Born 11 Aug 1930. Came from Auckland. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ 4 Apr 1953 and attached FAP to attend JRBD Cooking Course. Went on course with three other New Zealanders. Gunners P. Hepi, T.N. Stonell and G.C. Thorne. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 14 Dec 1953. Embarked 18 Feb 1954 on SS Taiyuan for return to Sydney. Completed the return to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning 11 Mar 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 17 May 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3312 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Onehunga, Auckland. Died Raglan 6 Oct 2003 aged 73 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEBB, John Howard | 213054 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Attended Christ's College, Christchurch. Emplaned Whenuapai 26 Oct 1954 as a Gunner, RNZA on RNZAF Hastings aircraft for flight to Sydney, Townsville and Port Moresby. Turned back from Port Moresby to Townsville because of an outbreak of measles on the flight which resulted in several members of the flight being hospitalised in Townsville. Deplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 and M/I to Reinforcement Trg Unit. M/O from NZRTU posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 10 Nov 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to Whenuapai and deplaned there on 8 May 1956. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 3 Jul 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3313 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Shirley, Christchurch. Died Christchurch, 29 Dec 2002. |
| WEBB, Lawrence Keith | 11328 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Glen Eden, Auckland, on 20 Jun 1927. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN on 26 Oct 1946 as an Ordinary Seaman on a six-year engagement. This was later extended by a further six years then extended to complete time for Retiring Allowance. His training was conducted in Tamaki 26 Oct 1946–23 Oct 1947. Drafted to Bellona 24 Oct 1947 and advanced to Able Seaman on 26 Oct 1957. He remained in Bellona until drafted to Philomel 1 Oct 1948. He served in Kiwi 11 Aug–19 Dec 1949 then returned to Philomel. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 6 Jan 1950–5 May 1950 for further training then returned tp Philomel. Drafted to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950 and sailed from Auckland that day together with Tutira to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. They both served as guard ships at the landings battle at Inchon, north–west of Seoul. Able Seaman Webb advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 9 Aug 1950. Pukaki RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 and he remained in the ship until 23 Dec 1950 when he was drafted to Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan on 27 Aug 1951. He had advanced to Leading Seaman on 9 Aug 1951. He returned to HMAS Rushcutter again 20 May 1953–8 Nov 1953 and had qualified as Underwater Control 3rd Class on 1 Sep 1953 then Underwater Control 2nd Class on 30 Oct 1953. He returned to NZ and was in Philomel briefly and was drafted to Hawea on 7 Dec 1953–21 Jun 1954 and then to Kaniere on 22 Jun 1954. Kaniere sailed From Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. Lawrence Wedd advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 30 Oct 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He remained in Kaniere, advanced to Petty Officer on 30 Oct 1955 and was drafted to Black Prince on 17 Nov 1955 and remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 28 Sep 1956. He was sent to HMAS Watson 11 Feb 1958 for further specialist training and qualified Underwater Control 1st Class on 16 Jun 1958. He returned to Philomel then served in Pukaki 6 Jan 1959–6 Sep 1960 and returned once again to Philomel. Although he had signed onto complete time for Retiring Allowance he was Discharged by Purchase on 25 May 1962. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medals 27 Nov 1953. Entitled /awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEBB, Phillip Alexander | 208054 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Christchurch 8 Dec 1928. Cabinetmaker for R.E. Morris, Sydenham, Christchurch. Emplaned Whenuapai in Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure 29 Jul 1951 and M/I NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Entered Korea 8 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 11 Aug and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt Signals Troop. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit to attend course at CATC 7 Jan 1952. M/O from NZ Reinf Training Unit to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 10 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Mar 1952 while holding appointment of OWL (Operator Wireless & Line?) NCO (2i/c Wireless Detachment). Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 25 Mar 1952, TSFD to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station then to Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure, 3 Apr 1952. Discharged from No.6 Convalescent Training Depot 19 May 1952 and returned to NZ Reinf Training Unit. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Reg 5 Aug 1952 and again attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1953. Served overseas one year 248 days. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 18 May 1953 but was discharged on 2 Jul 1953 without returning to Korea. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 2015 aged 87 years. |
| WEBB, Richard James Holden | 30099 | Major | Regular Force | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 22/01/2052 | Richard Webb was born on 24 Dec 1919 at Nelson and educated at Nelson College. Entered Royal Military college, Duntroon Australia in 1939 as an officer cadet. On graduation he was commissioned into the Royal Regiment of NZ Artillery as a gunnery officer, served from 1939–74. Served and saw active service 6Fd Regt 2 NZEF in the Middle East and Italy 1942–5. He then served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Japan, in 1946. Sent to the USA to an Advanced Artillery Course at Fort Sill in the United States of America. On RTNZ he served in the Regular Force. Appointed to the Emergency Force (Korea) on from NZ Regular Force on 3 Sep 1950. Married at St Luke's Church, Mt Albert just before embarkation. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 at Wellington with the KMB on SS Ormonde. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 16 Fd Regt. Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 4 Mar 1952) for his service at Kapyong. “The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following Immediate Mentions-in-Despatches to personnel of the Deplaned NZ Emergency Forces in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.” RTNZ with ETD Iwakuni 15 Jan 1952 arrived back in country 22 Jan 1952 at the end of his TOD. SOS Kayforce on 4 Mar 1952 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Later Quartermaster-General of the Deplaned NZ Army in 1967 and Chief of the General Staff 1971 and 18 months later he was promoted Lieutenant General. Retired 16 Oct 1976. KBE 1974, CB 1972, CBE 1970. Patron of Auckland Branch KVA 1981–82. Died at Kawakawa on 24 Jan 1990 aged 70 years. (appointed MBE 1957). Accorded a full military funeral at Wellington’s Anglican Cathedral of St Paul. His ashes were interned in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Waimate North. |
| WEBBER, Richard Scott Foster | 0 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Northern Ireland 23 Dec 1923, possibly at Bryansford, County Down Northern Ireland. Royal Navy officer on loan to RNZN 1949-1952. Appointed to Rotoiti 30 Jan 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950. Gunnery Officer. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross, for “Distinguished service in operations in Korean waters.” Second Supplement to the London Gazette, of 20 May 1952 dated 23 May 1952, p.2787. RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. Nickname 'Felicity'. Died peacefully at Bournemouth, England 12 Feb 2008 aged 84 years. A Memorial Service was held on Friday 22 Feb 2008, at 2pm, at Lytchett Minster. Calling for donations for Diabetes UK. |
| WEBBER, Robert | 15404 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 12 Nov 1938. He entered the RNZN on 26 May 1955 as a Junior Mechanician (Engineering) and underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Lachlan 26 Oct 1955. He RUN on two occasions but was recovered and returned to Lachlan. He advanced to Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 12 May 1956. He served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Endeavour on 21 Jun 1957. Endeavour carried replacement stores, ammunition and equipment for Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters She had expended such items while working up with the RAN before sailing onto Malaya on the Second Commission voyage. Robert Webber was drafted to Royalist on 28 Jun 1957 as Engineering Mechanic 1st Class. He served in the Engineering Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained aboard until drafted to Philomel on 8 Oct 1958. Drafted once again to Royalist on 25 Jul 1960 then back to Philomel 20 Sep 1961 and then to Ngaponga on 10 Nov 1961. Drafted to Taranaki on 7 Jun 1963. He re-engaged to serve in Taranaki until she returned to Auckland in Nov 1964. Did not allow him to qualify for the GSM 1962. DEE 13 Nov 1964. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WEBBER, Roland Bernard | 622410 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 13/05/2055 | Born Auckland 27 May 1930. Attested 22 Sep 1953 in Kayforce 11th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Iwakuni deplaning 13 Feb 1954. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O to 10 Tpt Coy and served in 10 Tpt Coy workshops. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 May 1955 for RTNZ Deplaned 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3314 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Patea. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Living at Waitara in 2005. Died Waitara, 4 Apr 2015, aged 84 years. |
| WEBBY, Graham Charles | 14652 | Acting Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Richmond, Nelson, on 11 Jul 1935. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. Drafted to Black Prince on 4 Jan 1954–13 Jan 1955 after his initial training in Tamaki and Philomel. He was briefly in Philomel and was then drafted to Irirangi on 21 Jan 1955. Advanced to Telegraphist on 8 Mar 1955. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Communication Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Feb 1958. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He remained in her until drafted to Wakefield on 23 Sep 1958–8 Jan 1959. He returned to Philomel on 9 Jan 1959 and advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 1 Feb 1959. His next two years of service were shared between Wakefield and Philomel. He advanced to Leading Radio Operator on 1 Mar 1960 while in Wakefield. DEE 10 Jul 1961. He joined RNZFR but was discharged on 10 Sep 1962 to join the NZ Police Force. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Entitled to NZDSM (R). |
| WEBSTER, Leonard John | 206103 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Masterton. His name is first listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.3 with Service No 37341 immediately after his brother Harold Edwin whose Service No of 37328. Both were Privates and were Infantry Reinforcements with their mother (Mrs M.F. Webster of Opaki road, Masterton) as their next of kin. They sailed from NZ in the period between 1 Jul 40 and 31 Mar 1941. Edwin soon changed and became a Sapper in 5 Fd Park Coy and died while on active service on 31 Jul 1943 aged 26 years. He is buried in Moascar Cemetery, Egypt. Len was taken POW in Crete and was held in Stalag VIIIB (later known as Camp 344) and was located in Lamsdorf, Germany. His German POW number was 4430. Released after the war he came back to NZ and is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.16. It would appear he was a reinforcement for Jayforce as he left NZ on the second embarkation between 1 Jan 1946 and 30 Jun 1948. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington 9 May 1952 from Teal flight on R.M.A. Ararnui ex Sydney. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3315 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Masterton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEBSTER, Rex Edward | 206829 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Auckland 8 Dec 1930. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 20 Jun 1952. Gun Number in 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 17 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 273 days. SOS Kayforce 22 May 1954 and posted to a TF Unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3316 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Tariki about halfway between Inglewood and Stratford, Taranaki. Died 1 Nov 2000 in his 70th year. Medal entitlement, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| WEBSTER, Robert Allan | 458194 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 03/12/2055 | 02/11/2056 | Enlisted in Kayforce 20th reinforcements during May 1955. Emplaned Auckland 3 Dec 1955 on RM airliner (Teal) at for passage to Sydney then travelled by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 4 Dec 1955 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to a NZ Transport unit but appointment and unit not known. Emplaned Japan 30 Oct 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 2 Nov 1956. Served overseas 334 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1957. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3317 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Hamilton. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died 1 Aug 2004. |
| WEDERELL, Lawton James (JOHNMAN) | 208573 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/06/2052 | 27/03/2054 | Born Timaru 25 Jul 1930. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sidney. Completed the journey by Qantas through Port Moresby and Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952. M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement in Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Gun Number. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 4 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Enlisted in the surname Johnman and changed name by Deed Poll 27 May 1952 at the Dunedin Registry. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Blenheim, 1 Jan 1997 aged 66 years. |
| WEDERELL, Raymond William | 896929 | Signalman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 26/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements circa Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and onto Japan by civil air. M/I to NZRTU 26 Dec 1952 on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and M/O from NZRTU to embark Sasebo for Korea and entered Korea circa 1 Jan 1953. May have been a gun number in 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 338 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Feb 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3319 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Timaru. |
| WEEKS, Dennis Alfred | 12721 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Greenwich, London, UK, on 27 Apr 1926. He was employed as a tiler’s improver before joining the Royal Navy on 27 May 1943 as a Signalman Boy. He commenced training in Royal Arthur and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 26 Oct 1943. Drafted to Mercury The RN Signals School, on 8 Dec 1943–17 Feb 1944. He was sent to Lanka (shore station in Ceylon–now Sri Lanka) 18 Feb–13 Apr 1944 and was drafted to Woolwich (depot ship and destroyer tender) in the Eastern Fleet. Advanced to Signalman on 11 Aug 1944. Drafted to Paladin (destroyer) based on the shore station Highflyer 22–30 Apr 1945. While in this ship she was employed in clandestine operations landing or picking up SOE agents in Burma, Malaya or the Dutch East Indies. Later she was involved in landing Royal Marines on Cheduba Island south of Ramree, Burma. The ship was also involved in intercepting Japanese troops attempting evacuation. He returned to Victory III 1 Oct 1945–15 Jan 1946 then served in Mercury again, was drafted to Theseus (light carrier) on 1 Mar 1946. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve on 16 Sep 1946. He entered the RNZN at Cook/ Maori in London as a Signalman on 13 Mar 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 then TSFD to Rotoiti and was a member of the crew that sailed the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he was drafted to Bellona on 11 Oct 1949–10 Sep 1951. He then served in Tamaki, then Philomel and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 6 Oct–16 Dec 1951. He returned to Philomel and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman on 14 Mar 1952. Drafted to Hawea on 5 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Leading Signalman Weeks RTNZ on 31 Jan 1953 and then served in Philomel and Tamaki where he advanced to Leading Signalman on 14 Mar 1953. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954 then to Philomel on 23 Oct 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 12 Mar 1955. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEIR, Alexander Andrew (Bill) | 33921 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 20/06/2056 | Born Christchurch 12 Dec 1923. Previous service during WWII in NZ Army and RNZAF. Deplaned NZ Army (62047 Gunner AA Weir) served at Godley Heads Coastal Regiment, Christchurch and 85th Heavy Coastal Regiment, Timaru. TSFD to RNZAF (4312740) and served with No.1 Works Sqn, Guadalcanal on first tour and on Los Nevos and Admiralty Islands during second tour. Then went to Japan and served as a Gunner, 25 Field Battery, RNZA (620407) in BCOF Japan at Yana Guchi and Ube. Joined Regular Forcer (33921) and went to Korea in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flying boat departing from Evans Bay to Sydney. Then flew by Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam, Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 21 Mar 1953. First tour to Korea was Gunner and then promoted to Bombardier in B Troop, 161 Bty. Was to have been discharged on 26 Nov 1955 but re-emplaned for Korea on 4 Jan 1955. Served in 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai 20 Jun 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1956. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939–45 War Medal, 1939–45 NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Christchurch 8 Jul 2011, aged 87. His funeral was on 13 Jul 2011. |
| WEIR, Malcolm Hugh | 203872 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born 15 Mar 1928. Enlisted in KMB during 20–30 Jun 1950. Posted to RNZA while in Training in Waiouru Camp. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla, Philippines. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Initially posted to Field Regiment pool. TSFD to 161 Bty and Possibly served in the major battles during 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 193 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3321 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Moerewa, Northland. Died Papatoetoe 2 Nov 1985 aged 57 years. Buried RSA Section Papatoetoe Cemetery. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WELLER, John | 3624 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 5 Nov 1923. Joined the New Zealand Division, Royal Navy during Nov 1941 with service Number 3624 as a Hostilities Only Rating. Served in Tamaki and Philomel and was then drafted to Lanka a shore station near Colombo in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) 18 Jan 1942. Advanced to Able Seaman 8 Jul 1942. Drafted to Caradoc, a light cruiser dating from the Great War 15 Dec 1942–29 Sep 1943 and served in the Indian Ocean. He then served in Sussex (heavy cruiser) 30 Oct 1943–23 Jan 1944. He served again in Philomel 24 Jan 1944– 20 Mar 1945. He was in Golden Hind (Sydney) and was drafted to Lothian formerly MV City of Edinburgh then served in Empire Spearhead (landing Ship Infantry) then back to Golden Hind. In Philomel 31 Aug 1945 and was discharged from the RNZN 6 Nov 1945. John Weller re-joined the RNZN 16 Dec 1946 and served in Philomel as a Radar Plotter and served variously between Bellona and Philomel except for service in HMAS Watson 31 Mar–15 Jun 1948 until he was drafted to Pukaki. Drafted to Hawea and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 for Korea. Served as Radar Operator mainly in west coast Korean waters. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| WELLER, William McAughtrie | 11381 | Joiner 3rd Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 23/11/2053 | Born Oamaru 31 Aug 1921. Previous service in the Territorial Force before full time service during WWII. Entered the Army 8 Jul 1941 until 3 Apr 1946. Served in the Army overseas in Italy from Sep 1943 to Nov 1945. Enlisted in the RNZN as an Acting Joiner 4th Class on 7 Jan 1947. Served in Bellona and in Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 9 Sep 1949–12 May 1950. Promoted Joiner 3rd Class 30 Jan 1950. Served again in Philomel but was drafted again to Rotoiti 1 Aug 1950–23 Nov 1951. She sailed from Auckland 7 Jan 1952 and served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 23 Nov 1953. Later served a period at Irirangi. Promoted Shipwright Artificer 16 Dec 1955. Advanced to Shipwright 2nd Class. Drafted to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve in Malayan and Japanese /Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Artificer Division. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSMK). Awarded Naval LS&GC Medal 18 Mar 1958. Sent to the UK in Feb 1960 as part of the Advance Party to bring Taranaki back for the RNZN. Discharged to RA on 17 Mar 1963. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and Naval LS&GC Medal. |
| WELLGREEN, Clifford | 14909 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Sawyers Bay, Port Chalmers on 20 May 1957. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 24 Sep 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. After his initial training in Tamaki was completed he was drafted to Philomel and then to Kaniere on 9 Jul 1954. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 20 Nov 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Drafted to Philomel 29 Nov 1955 then to Stawell on 28 Mar 1957. He also served in Philomel and then in Royalist 16 Sep 1958–9 Oct 1961 and returned to Philomel. DEE 19 May 1963. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WELLINGTON, Arthur John | 204762 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 17/06/2056 | Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 /in RNZAF Hastings at for travel to Japan deplaning 7 Jan 1955. Served in 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and deplaned 17 Jun 1956 from RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Served overseas one year 193 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Aug 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3322 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WELLINGTON, Thomas Stewart Haehae | 204742 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born 9 Aug 1929. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. When 16 Fd Regt was withdrawn from Korea he was TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy to continue service in Korea. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings in Japan for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 199 days. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jun 1956. Died Auckland 28 Feb 1990 aged 60 years. Buried in Manukau Memorial Gardens Manukau, Auckland, where his plaque is displayed. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WELLS, Arnold Brian | 326197 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2053 | 13/05/2055 | Probably a CMT trainee and then a serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy but appointment not known. M/I NZ Base HQ 26 Mar 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jul 1955 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3324 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Otahuhu, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Manurewa, 26 Mar 1998. Later entitled to NZOSM UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). |
| WELLS, Charlie Edward | 13361 | Assistant Cook | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Gisborne 12 Jul 1931. Entered the RNZN on an eight-year engagement from 8 Jun 1950 as an Assistant Cook. His initial naval training was in Tamaki and he was drafted 13 Sep 1950 to Philomel for further training as an Assistant Cook. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korean waters. He advanced to Cook (Seamen) on 8 Apr 1951. Hawea returned to Auckland 8 Mar 1952 but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel 11 Mar 1952. Discharged BNPS on 12 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Charlie Wells is mentioned in an article Vic Pawley wrote about of some men in Hawea’s Spotting Party that went ashore at the Han River, which was published in K Force Despatches, May 2005 |
| WELLS, Leslie | 646169 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 29 Jul 1931. He entered the RNZN on an eight-year engagement from 7 May 1953 as an Acting Cook (Officers). His training was in Tamaki and Philomel. Drafted to Black Prince on 20 Nov 1953 and advanced to Cook (Officers) on 7Mar 1954 and then changed to Cook (Seamen) on 3 Jun 1954. Drafted on 26 Mar 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) on 12 Jul 1957. This was changed to Leading Cook (Seamen) and was dated 1 Jul 1957. Served in the Supply & Secretariat Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. He then served in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Endeavour on 17 Oct 1960–27 Apr 1961. In all probability he made a journey to Antarctica on the summer resupply voyage. Advanced to Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) on 28 Nov 1960. He later served in Irirangi, Lachlan, Philomel and Wakefield. In 1964 he served in Royalist and in Taranaki (12 Jun 1964–24 Apr 1965). He may have just missed being in Malaysian waters to qualify for the GSM 1963 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’. DEE on 6 May 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WELLS, Lloyd | 203871 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 10/09/2051 | Born Thames 7 Sep 1925. Served in BCOF, Japan 1945–46. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Rolls Vol.15 p.150. 632745, Private, Infantry Reinforcements. Farm Hand from Waipipi, Waiuku. Next-of-kin Mrs R. Wells (mother) Waipipi, Waiuku. Later employed as a driver in Waiuku. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 and entered camp the same day for training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZA Training & Reinforcement Battery Gun Number, then served 16 Fd Regt in 161 Bty. Was driving a vehicle and had a lucky escape when Gunner K. Hutchinson and Gunner D.P. Larmer were slightly wounded near Miryang Jan 1951 (on the same night as when Long and Macdonald were killed) when their vehicle was crawling up a hill in second gear was fired upon from about 45 metres. (See McGibbon Vol.2, p.68). Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Waiuku. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3325 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Waiuku. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WELSH, Franklyn John | 204012 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 15/07/2055 | Previous service in RNZAF. Attested in Kayforce Expansion Force 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown for Darwin by Qantas aircraft to deplane Iwakuni, Japan and by ship from Sasebo to Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam and Sydney and discharge. Completed the journey by Teal flying boat Sydney and deplaned Evans Bay Wellington 4 Mar 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jun 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 17 Mar 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 16 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni as a Sergeant 12 Jul 1955 and RTNZ 15 Jul 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Aug 1955. Initially returned to Wellington. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3326 sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Brooklyn, Wellington. |
| WEMYSS, Eric Warner | 11508 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Linwood, Christchurch on 16 Apr 1926. He entered the RNZN on a six-year engagement from 15 May 1947 as an Ordinary Telegraphist. His training was in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to the Naval Station in Waiouru on 9 Jun 1948. Advanced to Telegraphist on 15 Sep 1948. Drafted to Bellona 3 Feb–31 Jul 1949. He returned to Philomel 1 Aug–11 Sep 1949. He was drafted back to Bellona on 12 Sep 1949 and was TSFD to the rate of Acting Able Seaman on 3 Aug 1949. He returned to Philomel 20 Mar–19 Apr 1950 and apparently found being an Able Seaman was not to his liking. He reverted to Telegraphist on 20 Apr 1950. Drafted to Philomel II (the Naval Office in Wellington at the time) on 30 Aug 1950 to 20 Nov 1951. He returned briefly to Philomel on 21 Nov 1951 and was drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 14 Mar 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WENSLEY, Louis Alfred | 11703 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Blenheim on 8 Feb 1928. Before enlisting in the RNZN was a radio serviceman in Invercargill. Enlisted in the RNZN on 15 Jan 1948 in the rate of Probationary Electrical Mechanic. After initial naval training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona like many of his peers. He served in this ship on two occasions, having changed to Probationary Radio Electrical Mechanic and being advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 1 Jul 1948. Drafted to Hawea on 7 Mar 1950 to Jan 1951 and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 7 Jun 1950. Served in Kaniere 20 Jan–17 Mar 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Naval forces. Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate Wensley was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 19 May 1953, p.2766). The citation reads, “…Under difficult and strenuous operational conditions, he has maintained a very high standard of efficiency and skilled workmanship.” On RTNZ he was drafted to Tamaki before once again serving in Bellona in late 1953 and early1954. DEE on 14 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Motueka 11 May 2008 aged 80 years. |
| WERE, Valentine Wilson (Val) | 11885 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Matamata 29 Jun 1923. Served during WWII in the NZ Division of the Royal Navy and then in the RNZN. Served in the King George V-class light Howe on Russian convoy protection and in the Mediterranean during the attack on Sicily and the Salerno landings. He also served in Arabis in the Pacific. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Was in the UK in 1947–48 and was a crew member that brought Tutira to NZ. Also served in Lachlan, Penguin and Bellona. Appointed to Kaniere as 1st Lieutenant on ship on 2 Feb 1953. Sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters. Travelled to Japan via Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Suva arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Appointed Lieutenant Commander (In Command) to Kaniere on 19 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve again in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Commander Were attended Joint Services Staff College Course in the UK ending on 17 Dec 1965. Was appointed NZ Defence Liaison Officer in Singapore and flew direct from the UK to his new post in Jan 1966. Discharged at own request 23 Apr 1969. Highly likely that he is entitled to the new Arctic Star recently implemented in the UK. Died 1 May 2019 at the Northbridge Rest Home, Auckland, aged 95. |
| WERNHAM, Lewis John | 14178 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Christchurch on 29 May 1936. He was employed as an assistant storeman before he entered the RNZN on 27 Mar 1952 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class while in training in Tamaki. Drafted to Black Prince on 11 Mar 1953 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 29 Nov 1953. Drafted to Philomel on 21 Aug 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 29 Jan 1955 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 24 Feb 1955. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in SE Asia and Korean waters. Served mainly in Korea on the west coast. Pukaki RTNZ on 21 May 1956 but he remained in her until drafted to Black Prince on 14 Aug 1956. He served in Philomel from 15 Feb–28 Apr 1957 and then served in Stawell 29 Apr 1957–26 Oct 1959. He returned to Philomel 27 Oct 1959 to 6 May 1960 when he was discharged BNPS. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WESLEY, John | 208977 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/07/2054 | 16/02/2056 | He was an Assistant Foreman of Works before he enlisted in Kayforce. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 9 Mar 1954. Emplaned 14 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Harewood to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA to Japan where he deplaned 17 Jul 1954. Left NZ as a Gunner and on arrival in Korea was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Entered Korea 26 Jul 1954. When 16 Fd Regt was withdrawn from Korea he was posted to 10 Tpt Coy and continued to serve. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 16 Feb 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1956 and posted to Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3328 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Returned to his civilian job as Assistant Foreman of Works. |
| WEST, Albert James | 12125 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Aldershot, Farnham, Hampshire, UK, 9 May 1916. He started as a dental mechanic before joining the Royal Navy on 8 Jun 1932 as a Boy 2nd Class and was given the Service No P/JX 137202. His first station St Vincent a training ship (Shore Station) for boys. Drafted on 8 May 1933 to Nelson for his first sea service. Nelson was a unique battleship class in the RN as its 16-inch (406mm) main armament was forward of the superstructure. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 9 May 1934 while in this ship. His service record is hard to read but he did serve at HMS Osprey on several occasions and also at St Angelo (a shore station) Malta. His record shows he was Mentioned in Despatches, 9 Mar 1943, “For skill and determination in action against enemy Submarines–while serving in H.M. Ships Hesperus and Vanessa.” This action occurred on 26 Dec 1942 and resulted in the sinking of U–357 while escorting convoy HX219. His WWII service medals are not known but may include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with MID oakleaf. Entered the RNZN at Maori as an Able Seaman leading Seaman on 8 Feb 1952 and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 5 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 29 Jun 1953. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Drafted to Bellona on 3 Nov 1953 and advanced to Petty Officer on 29 Jun 1954. Drafted to Paea (P3552) 9 Aug 1955–10 Mar 1957. Drafted to Philomel 11 Mar 1957 and was disrated to Leading Seaman 15 Nov 1957. Later served in Black Prince and then Pukaki. Discharged to RA 28 Nov 1958. On discharge he returned to the UK on the Rangitane which arrived in Southampton Mar 1959. He then went to Portsmouth and Basingstoke, Hampshire where his sister lived. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. List supplied by Ronald McMillan. An Albert James West died at Battle Hospital, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, Government Servant 7 Sep 1991 aged 75 years. Is this the same man? |
| WEST, Arthur Walter George | 12626 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Norwich, Norfolk, UK, on 14 Apr 1928. Cabinet maker before he joined the Royal Navy on 13 May 1946 and was issued with the Service No C/JX 799541. His main service was in Sheffield (light cruiser) in which he served from Nov 1946 to 30 Oct 1947. He then served in Kenya, another light cruiser, for four months before taking his discharge in Mar 1948. On 13 Feb 1949 Arthur joined the RNZN in London and joined the crew of HMNZS Tutira. He was in the crew which sailed the ship to NZ but remained in her. Sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 to serve in Korean waters. He served mainly on the Korean west coast. He served in Tutira until 27 Jul 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later he served in Bellona and the Black Prince. DEE 26 Feb 1955. He was in the Naval Hospital with a broken leg when the medals were first issued and did not receive his awards until 2001. DEE 12 Feb 1955. Living in New Plymouth circa 2001. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WEST, Harry William Charles | 13519 | Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Taumarunui on 5 Sep 1931. Employed as a shop assistant before he enlisted in the RNZN on 31 Dec 1950 as a Stoker. Like many at that time he was sent on Leave Without Pay and was to report back to Tamaki on 18 Jan 1951. After his initial training he was drafted to Bellona on 14 Jan 1952 for his first sea service and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 31 Dec 1952. He served in Philomel then in Bellona now in the Reserve Fleet and returned to Philomel where he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 5 Mar 1954. Drafted to Kaniere 17 Jun 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955 and to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 3 May 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. He served in Philomel 14 Apr 1955–11 Aug 1957. Drafted to Rotoiti on 12 Aug 1957 and was in the ship when she was sent to Christmas Island to observe and witness the nuclear tests in 1957. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel and served in Black Prince 21 Mar 1958–16 Dec 1958. DEE on 13 Dec 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests) and NZDSM. Living in British Columbia, Canada in 2006. |
| WEST, Trevor Henry | 207680 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea travelling via Brisbane and Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 162 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ (medical) via Australia. Deplaned NZ on 25 Apr 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and these were sent to ‘The Manse’, Leeston. Joined Regular Force. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WESTBY, Harry | 13744 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Genoa, Ohio, USA on 20 Jun 1916. He left school aged 16 and got a job as a petrol pump attendant which lasted until staff reduction in winter. Obtained a job where his elder brother worked in a foundry and then got another job as a steel filer and operating a capstan lathe before he entered the RN on 5 Nov 1935 on a 12-year engagement, as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No P/KX 87326. His training initial was completed and he was drafted to the light cruiser Amphion based at Simonstown in South Africa. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 5 Jun 1936. Drafted to Victory 29 Jun 1939 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker on 16 Oct 1939. He was next based in Cochrane II and served in Westminster (destroyer) 8 Jan 1940. She was one of four British destroyers supporting the French Army off Dunkirk. Her crew remained continuously at action stations and fought off air attacks for four days. On 20 May she struck a submerged wreck and put into Dunkirk for repair work and was the last ship to be repaired there before the town fell to the Germans. Drafted to Victory 29 Jul–31 Dec 1940 and advanced to Leading Stoker on 16 Oct 1940. Drafted to Queen Elizabeth (battleship) on 1 Jan 1941. For the first three months of 1941 her modernisation was worked up and tested and some further repairs had to be carried out. On 8 Feb 1941 he volunteered for submarines. In mid-March Queen Elizabeth was with her attending destroyers searching for the German battlecruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst which had attacked convoy TC10. Queen Elizabeth was employed on convoy escorts in the Atlantic and then in the Mediterranean. British forces were involved against Vichy French and some German forces in Iraq. Harry Westby advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Aug 1941. Queen Elizabeth was based in Alexandria at this time and in Dec she was attacked by Italian Frogmen and suffered severe damage. These six Italian frogmen changed the balance of sea power in the Mediterranean. As Queen Elizabeth was now damaged Harry Westby was drafted to Nile (shore base in Alexandria) on 12 Dec 1941 and attached to Hero (destroyer) to 3 Jan 1943. Advanced to Stoker Petty Officer (Temporary) on 7 Aug 1942. This was a very busy time for the destroyers involved in supporting Tobruk (until she was lost to the Axis) and escorting ships to Haifa. Medway (submarine tender ship) was torpedoed and Hero and Zulu rescued 1105 survivors between them. Hero was sent back to Britain and he was then drafted to Sphinx (Naval accommodation base in Alexandria) 4 Jan–7 Apr 1943. He was then drafted to the shore base Mosquito (also attached to Nile). Not shown on his posting card he was involved in special duties including shipping a group of LRDG and Commandos from Beirut to Leros and contacting a British agent in Turkey. His third trip on these missions was not successful and Harry Westby and his crew were taken prisoner by the Germans. Taken to Athens and travelled by train to Germany where he was placed in the POW Camp Marlag und Milag Nord near the village of Westertimke, Lower Saxony. He was liberated on 1 May 1945 and was repatriated to Britain by 10 May 1945. After some leave he was re-kitted and served in in Victory until 29 May 1947. He advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 2 May 1947. Drafted to St Angelo (Malta) then Mermaid (sloop) 30 May 1947 and returned to Victory on 14 Oct 1948. He was released to Class ‘A’ reserve on 1 Feb 1948. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and clasp ‘North Africa 1942–43’, Italy Star and War Medal. Re-joined the RN at Victory on 9 Sep 1948 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. Drafted to Scorpion (experimental anti-submarine destroyer) on 23 Oct 1948 and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 7 Mar 1949. He returned to Victory 2 Sep 1950 and was drafted to Rifleman (minesweeper) based in Phoenicia, Malta. He returned to Britain and Victory on 24 Sep 1951 and because of the Korea crisis his discharge was delayed. He saw a notice which offered a transfer to the RNZN for six years. He applied, was accepted and DEE 20 Nov 1951. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 21 Nov 1951 as Stoker Mechanic and advanced over the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. He had to wait for passage to NZ. He was delighted with this as he had always wanted to go to the Far East and his applications had never been successful. Left London on Christmas Day and arrived Auckland on New Year’s Day. Served in Philomel on arrival in NZ and was drafted to Hawea on 9 Jul 1952. She sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea and RTNZ on 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Philomel from 3 Nov 1953, Black Prince from 27 Sep 1954. Advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 19 Mar 1955. He also served in Philomel, Lachlan and Black Prince again. DEE 20 Nov 1957. Died Auckland 23 Aug 1986 aged 70 years and had completed 22 years in the RN and RNZN. |
| WESTERLAND, Antonio | 208594 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/07/2052 | 28/10/2055 | Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Wellington 12 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Korea by Qantas aircraft via New Guinea and Guam deplaning Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/O to NZ Base HQ. Posted to NZ Base HQ. Promoted to Temporary Bombardier and appointed 2i/c of Radar Plotter Section. Reverted to Lance Bombardier on ceasing to perform the duties of 2i/c Radar Plotter Section, NZ Base Camp 26 Feb 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jan 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3329 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to him at an Auckland address. Died Dunedin at Monticello Veterans Home, 18 Jan 2001. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WESTON, George Noel | 32112 | Lance Corporal | 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn | RNZE | 07/10/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born New Plymouth 15 Apr 1932. First class of Regular Force Cadets. Regular Force carpenter and Field Engineer from Central Military District. Assistant Foreman of Works. Posted to Kayforce wef 28 Sep 1953. Travelled by Teal flying boat to Sydney then by Qantas to Japan via Port Moresby and Guam. Part of Captain Bob Bowman's group of sappers. Served mainly in the Canadian Field Dressing Station at Yong Dong Po or We Jo Bo. M/O from 28 Fd Engr Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 on Flight No.21 for RTNZ in reverse manner to the means of travel to Korea and deplaned in Wellington 6 Jan 1954. RNZE personnel of this section apparently were recalled because they were required in NZ but were then sent on leave for six weeks. Awarded UN Korea Medal only (published in NZ Base HQ RO Part II on 3 Nov 1953). SOS Kayforce 14 Jan 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force at Linton Camp. Discharged from Regular Force circa 1957 and went to live in Hawkes Bay area. Living at Palmerston North in 2005. Died at home in Palmerston North 5 Oct 2019 aged 87 years. |
| WESTROPP, Jack Massey | 211323 | Acting Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/02/2054 | 24/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce during Sep 1953. Emplaned Auckland 24 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan disembarking at Iwakuni on 27 Feb 1954. His Personal Record Card has no info other than the date he left NZ, the date he returned and when discharged and posted to the Territorial Force. RTNZ via Brisbane on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by air from Brisbane to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas 273 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Dec 1954 and posted to the Territorial Force. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and later NZGSM (K). |
| WHAANGA, Horopapera Tamakau | 13527 | Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Mahia 26 Jan 1933. Entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 31 Dec 1950 and like others who were enlisted at this time was probably sent on leave without pay and had to return to Tamaki about 20 Jan. Served in Bellona and advanced to Able Seaman on 18 Jun 1952. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 22 Feb–19 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 30 Aug 1953 and sailed from NZ on 21 Sep 1953 to serve with the UN Forces in Korea. RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. He then served in Black Prince, was sent again to HMAS Rushcutter for a four-month course 25 Feb–24 Jun 1955. He then served in Philomel, Stawell and Rotoiti 15 Feb 1957–17 Mar 1958 which deployed to (Operation Grapple) to observe a Nuclear Test. He served again in Black Prince and was sent to Maori (in Britain) 9 Feb 1960 to become part of the crew to bring Otago to NZ to join the fleet. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 1 Jul 1960 and to Leading Seaman on 1 Jul 1961. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Dec 1961. Further service covered time in Philomel, HMAS Watson and Tamaki where he advanced Petty Officer on 15 Dec 1963. He also served again in Lachlan, Philomel HMAS Watson, Tamaki and Lachlan 7 Jan 1966. Advanced to Acting Chief Petty Officer (Local) on 1 Feb 1967. He saw further service in Lachlan, Wakefield, Tui and Philomel. Discharged to RA on 30 Dec 1975. Re-enlisted in Sep 1977 as a Leading Seaman and was quickly adjusted to Petty Officer and then to Chief Petty Officer in Tamaki Nov 1977. Drafted to Wakefield (additional) 3 Sep 1978 and returned to Tamaki and finally ended his service in the RNZN on 3 Sep 1982. Awarded the British Empire Medal (Mil) QB Hons 28 Jun 1968. Appointed MBE (Mil) in the NY Hons 1983. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), RN LS&GC Medal (26 Jan 1966) and NZDSM. Died Mahia, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay 15 Jul 2005 aged 67 years. |
| WHAANGA, Rangiwaho (Fang) | 206327 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born Nuhaka 1927. Attended Te Aute College and while on holiday decided to join the Army. He told his father but never told his mother. At age 16 Rangi left Nuhaka and went to Wairoa to join the Army and go overseas with 28 (Maori) Bn. Service Number 817674 and left NZ with 12th Reinforcements for D Company in 1944. Served in Italy and then went direct to Japan to serve in Div Cav with Jayforce. On RTNZ was somewhat at loss of what to do so re-joined the Army Aug 1950 and enlisted in Kayforce. Gave the following info, Farm hand from Nuhaka. Next-of-kin Mrs M. Whaanga (mother), Nuhaka. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea 10 Dec 1950. No.2 Gun, D Troop (Dog Troop), 162 Bty. Served wherever the battery went in Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned NZ 9 May 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jun 1952. Was not able to settle and missed the Army life so joined Regular Force and served in Malaya 1957–59, D Coy, 1 NZ Regt. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on Schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. When Lieutenant Colonel Kim Morrison (the 'Tiger') was giving Corporal Whaanga his medal, he was reported as saying, “Cpl Whaanga, I may not give you this medal as you will then have one more than me”. On RTNZ Rangi settled down to married life, but the call of army life was irresistible and in 1966 when 161 Bty was in South Vietnam he went to the Recruiting office but time had taken its toll and he was not able to rejoin and serve once more. Living at Hastings in Nov 2000. In 2015 he was presented with a special award by the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae to acknowledge role models and those who make a difference to the lives of others. Was regarded but those in the army with who he served as a top soldier. Died at his home in Hastings 26 Oct 2016 and his body was returned to Nuhaka, the place he left 73 years ago. His Tangi (funeral) was at the Kahungunu Marae, Nuhaka on Saturday 29 Oct 2016. Regarded by some as possibly greatest warrior of the Ngati Kaungunus. |
| WHAIAPU, Alex | 204518 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/03/2053 | 23/03/2055 | Born Okoroire, Matamata on 23 Mar 1929. Employed as a butcher at Auckland & Co Freezing Works, Penrose, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements on 29 Jul 1952 at Papakura Camp. He trained in Papakura and Waiouru Camps for service in Korea. Emplaned Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney Australia 3 Mar 1953. Continued by air to Iwakuni and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 7 Mar 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 26 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU on 30 Mar 1953. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Pl on 15 May 1953 and was TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC so he could be with his brother Kitua (Keith). Admitted to 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8 Jun 1953. Attached FAP to 1 Comwel Div Rest Centre 24 Aug–7 Sep 1953 and returned to Div HQ Tpt Pl. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 8 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954 and M/O to NZRTU 21–30 Sep 1954 and returned tp NZ Base HQ. Played rugby for Base Area Japan. Applied for and was granted an extension of service in Korea. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 13–22 Dec 1954. Returned to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 30 Dec 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ by air via Manila, Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Auckland on 23 Mar 1955. Served overseas two years and 21 days. Discharged from Kayforce 31 May 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3332 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Mangakino. Living at Manurewa, Auckland, in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Brother of Kitua and Ngatari Whaiapu. |
| WHAIAPU, Kitua (Keith) | 204519 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/03/2053 | 13/10/2054 | Born Matamata on 9 Dep 1923. Labourer from Karapiro Hydro Works, Cambridge. He was advised that his application for service in the Navy was cancelled on 18 Jun 1943. This shows that he was at St Peter’s School in Cambridge at the time but in what capacity is not known. Previous service in 2 NZEF. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll No.15 as Whaiapu, Keith, with Service No 813540, Private, Battalion. He sailed from NZ on 5 Jan 1945 to Egypt and the Mediterranean. Served in Italy in the later stage of the war in 28 (Maori) Bn and went with 5 Brigade to Japan as part of the BCOF (Jayforce). RTNZ on 27 Feb 1946 and was discharged from 2 NZEF on 12 Apr 1946. Next-of-kin Mrs D. Whaiapu (mother) Karapiro Hydro, Cambridge. Employed as a Butcher (chain slaughterman) at Auckland Farmers Freezing Co, Southdown, Auckland. Enlisted 29 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements and was trained in Papakura and Waiouru Camps for Korean service. Emplaned Auckland 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. He continued by BCPA or Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp 8–17 Mar 1953. M/O NZRTU on posting to Div HQ Tpt Pl 26 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 27 Mar 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Jul 1954. Promoted successively from Lance Corporal to Corporal. Transport Platoon NCO. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 8 Sep 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ 11 Sep 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 9 Oct 1954 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas in Korea one year 225 days. His brother Ngatari was on the same flight returning to NZ on furlough. Discharged from Kayforce 3 Dec 1954. Awarded Italy Star, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. He lost these in move from Glen Innes to Manurewa about 1962 but did not request replacement until Aug 1985. These were replaced for the cost of $6.65. Brother of Ngatari Whaiapu and Alex Whaiapu. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Manurewa 14 Nov 2009, aged 86 years. |
| WHAIAPU, Ngatari | 331415 | Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 09/04/2053 | 30/09/2055 | Born Matamata 20 Apr 1931. Employed as a lineman for the Post & Telegraph Department at Mangakino. 7th Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier who was seen as NCO material and was keen and capable. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements as a signalman and was trained for Korea At Papakura. Emplaned 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight at Auckland for Sydney. Continued by BCPA or Qantas and deplaned at Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt 22 Apr 1953. Entered Korea on 23 Apr and M/I to his unit on 24 Apr 1953 and served in C Troop. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 Jun 1953 and promoted to Lance Corporal, Temporary Corporal on 31 Dec 1953. Was involved with rebuilding a damaged telephone line across a minefield when Signalman KAPA (q.v.) was severely injured by the explosion of a mine on 25 Jan 1954 outside the marked safe lane area in a minefield. It had been thought that the area was safe although unproven. Promoted Corporal on 9 Jul 1954. Granted a further 12 months service in Korea starting from 11 Oct 1954. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ on 11 Sep 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll for RTNZ on Furlough. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 19 Sep and emplaned Iwakuni on 9 Oct 1954. Deplaned at Auckland 13 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight from Sydney. After 28 days furlough reported to Papakura Camp on 11 Nov 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai on 4 Jan 1955, deplaned Iwakuni 7 Jan 1955 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Re-entered Korea 12 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 (NZ) Coy TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC 11 Jan 1955 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 14 Jan 1955 and served in A Platoon. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 16 Apr 1955. detailed to take a convoy of 12 vehicles to Inchon. Accidentally injured 28 Jul 1955 while travelling in Gloucester Valley (fractured right hand) and admitted to 121 US Evac Hosp. Discharged from Hosp and sent to Inchon Rest Centre. Reverted to Corporal when admitted to hospital. Re Admitted to 121 US Evac Hosp 19 Sep 1955 and medically re-boarded 23 Sep 1955. TSFD to NZ Roll for medical return. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Sep for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 30 Sep 1955. Served overseas two years 93 days. Remained on pay while undergoing further treatment for his hand. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Feb 1956 and was not fit for return to the TF. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were despatched to him on 13 Sep 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM (CMT, TF,R) and KWSM. Brother of Alex and Kitua Whaiapu. Died Manurewa, 7 Jul 1999 aged 69 years. |
| WHAIAPU, Nohutu | 527405 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Living in Christchurch before he enlisted in Kayforce. Serving TF soldier. He was one of 15 who emplaned Auckland 9 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954. Entered Korea 21 Mar 1954. His Army Personal Record Card does not show his unit. He is shown elsewhere as a Driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 and RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings via Guam, Manos Island, Amberley to deplane Auckland 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jun 1955 and posted to TF unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WHAITIRI, William | 460913 | Driver | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Emplaned on Teal flight on 2 Jun 1954 to Sydney, continued by civil air and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 5 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. M/O to NZ Base HQ and CTBS 10 Tpt Coy 10 Nov 1954. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Ceased to be attached to 10 Tpt Coy on 7 May 1955. Emplaned Japan 7 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Dec 1957. Attended Korean Armistice Day celebrations in Korea with the Prime Minister's party in 2003. |
| WHAKATIHI, Rima Miria | 461441 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born 2 Jun 1930. Came from National Park. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 8 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3336 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Turangi. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 2002. |
| WHALAN, James Leslie | 922466 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 07/10/2053 | 16/05/2055 | Came from Dunedin. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy circa 11 Oct 1953 and travelled by ship from Sasebo to Korea disembarking circa 13 Oct 1953 and M/I to his unit. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 15 Oct 1953. M/I NZ Base HQ 26 Mar 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ to Sydney. He was one of six who completed the journey to deplane Harewood 16 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce shortly after return to Deplaned NZ and posted to a TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3338 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in St Kilda, Dunedin. |
| WHALE, Kevin | 204450 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 28/07/2052 | 25/03/2055 | Born 8 Feb 1926. Came from Putaruru. Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 652082, Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farm hand from Putaruru. Next-of-kin Mrs N.E. Whale (mother) Rural Delivery Putaruru. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement. Emplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on Qantas from Sydney, via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Promoted Bombardier. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and to Sergeant. M/O To NZ Base HQ and M/I to Kobe for embarkation on SS Chante 24 Feb 1955. Sailed from Kobe 25 Feb 1955 to Australia and completed the RTNZ deplaning Auckland 25 May 1955. Also served in 1 Bn NZ Regt Nov 1958–59. Served in the Tracker Team, 1 Bn, NZ Regt, 1958–59. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ awarded on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Died 2023. |
| WHALE, Peter Ronald | 14711 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born 29 Oct 1937. Entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. Advanced to Boy 1st Class during training in Tamaki. He served in Hawea then Bellona and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 28 Apr 1955. He served in Philomel 21 Sep–28 Nov 1955 and was then drafted to Lachlan on 29 Nov 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman on 29 Jul 1956. He returned briefly to Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson 23 Aug–15 Nov 1956 to attend a Radar Plotters course. He returned to Philomel and was drafted to Tamaki on 19 Jan–2 Apr 1957. Drafted on 3 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained aboard until he was posted to Philomel on 16 Sep 1958. Discharged by Purchase on 26 Nov 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Albany, Auckland, on 9 Jan 2019 aged 81 years. His funeral service was at Dil’s Funeral Home, buried Schnapper Rock Cemetery on 12 Jan 2019. |
| WHALEN, Alexander Cyrus | 204022 | Sergeant | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 07/05/2054 | Born Leigh, near Helensville, 21 Sep 1923. Exchange Clerk for Post & Telegraph Department at Papatoetoe. Previous service in Army (16 Mar 1942–31 Aug 1943 with Service No 615593) and in RNZAF (1 Sep 1943–29 Nov 1945, Leading Aircraftman with Service No 4311548). Enlisted in Kayforce 15 Jun 1951 in the Expansion Force. Embarked 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan Embarked on ship at Sasebo for trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1951 and was posted to D Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt in the area of the Imjin River. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal while holding appointment of SDS NCO. Promoted Corporal wef 24 Oct 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 18 Dec 1952. Re-emplaned on Teal flight for Korea on 12 Feb 1953. Re-entered Korea 4 Mar 1953. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 1 Jul 1953 and appointed Troop NCO. Attached to NZ Base HQ 23–28 May 1953 for Escort Duties. Promoted Sergeant 27 Nov 1953. Embarked 6 May 1954 on SS Tai Yuan as Kure, Japan for return to Sydney and completed the journey to NZ by Teal flight arriving at Auckland 3 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Aug 1954. Retired to Rarotonga and during the move lost his medals which were replaced at cost. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WHALLEY, Reginald | 208055 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Deplaned NZ 8 Aug 1929. Canister maker for J Gadsden & Co, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 19 Feb 1951. Emplaned 17 Jun 1 at Whenuapai for flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan. Disembarked Kure and M/I NZRTU 29 Jul 1951. Entered Korea 26 Oct 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. He appears to have been in Regimental HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Christchurch 21 Apr 2011 aged 81 years. |
| WHANGAPIRITA, Boyce | 206610 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Ruatoria 3 Nov 1928. Labourer from Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force during Jun 1951. Embarked on TSS Wahine, which was wrecked near Masela Island, north of Darwin. Rescued by the oil tanker Stanvac Karachi and taken to Darwin. Travelled to Korea by Qantas aircraft to Japan and by ship to Korea. ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED in Imjin River 23 Jun 1952. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. May be brother of John Whangapirita q.v. His family were later entitled to the NZ Memorial Cross, NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WHANGAPIRITA, John | 206605 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Te Puia Springs, 11 Jun 1931. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni and travelled by ship on a three-day voyage to Pusan, Korea. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned from Teal flight on 1 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 30 May 1953. May be brother of Boyce Whangapirita q.v. Living in Chatham Islands and returned to Auckland. Died Auckland 2 May 1990 aged 58 years and was buried (Purapura-A-Ure) Gisborne area Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| WHAREHINGA, Thomas Dennis | 9846 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 04/08/2051 | 29/08/2053 | Born Gisborne 25 Jan 1924. Labourer. Enlisted in the RNZN 16 Jun 1944 for the duration of the hostilities. After a short time in New Zealand he was sent to the UK and served at Daedalus, a naval air station 16 Sep 1944 to 4 Jan 1945, also known as RNAS Lee-on-Solent. He then served for one month at Daedalus II which was a seaplane base before returning to Daedalus. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman 22 Apr 1945. He served in Eaglet (sloop) and Fame (destroyer) 20 Jun–30 Sep 1945 and then went to Ferret which was located at Derry. He then went to Drake which was his final station before returning to NZ. He advanced to Able Seaman 19 Dec 1945 while at this station. Discharged 15 Apr 1946. Dennis was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal for this service. Denis re-enlisted in the RNZN On 26 Jun 1947 and served in Bellona 15 Oct 1947–30 Sep 1948 and Rotoiti 22 Sep 1949–11 Apr 1950. He served again in Bellona but was drafted to Hawea on 8 Jul 1951. It is not known how he joined his ship as it had left NZ for Korean waters 2 Mar 1951. He may have taken passage in Taupo which left Auckland on 28 Aug 1951 or was flown up to Japan with one of the Army flights. Hawea RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and Dennis left the ship two-days later. His final sea service was in Tui from 9 Oct 1952–28 May 1953. DEE on 25 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Westport 12 Aug 1994 aged 70 years. |
| WHAREPAPA, Ronald | 206830 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 09/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born 28 Nov 1930. Came from Omaio, Opotiki. Attested 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Auckland 9 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 11 Jun 1952. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea circa 20 Jun 1952 as a gun number. M/I attached FAP from Brit Com Leave Unit Tokyo 19 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 31 Mar 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 4 Jun 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1986. |
| WHAREPAPA, Rutaia | 14648 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Tikitiki north of Gisborne on 4 Apr 1933. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on an eight-year engagement on 15 Jan 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 20 Aug 1953. He remained in Bellona until drafted to Black Prince on 20 Nov 1953. Drafted to on 21 Sep 1954 and advanced to Able Seaman on 15 Jul 1954. He was sent to HMAS Rushcutter from 30 Dec 1954–23 May 1955 to attend further training courses. He qualified as Underwater Control 3rd Class on 20 Mar 1955 On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and was drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in SE Asia and in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 8 May 1957. Back in NZ he served briefly in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson from 21 Feb–4 Aug 1958 and qualified as Underwater Control 2nd Class on 28 Aug 1958. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Pukaki, Stawell and Kaniere. DEE 14 Jan 1961. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WHATARAU, Wi Daniel | 204326 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 21/11/2054 | Came from Towai, Northland but was working in Oamaru before enlistment in Kayforce. Previous service in 2 NZEF. Attested during Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, 31 May 1953. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 4 Jun 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Re-embarked for Korea 2 Jun 1954. Applied for extension of service but this did not occur. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Emplaned Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3342 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Towai, Northland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1967 aged 45 years. |
| WHEELER, Bruce | 203976 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 06/01/2054 | Born 22 Sep 1930. Came from Devonport. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Served in 16 Fd Regt and was promoted to Bombardier. Awarded detention and was granted 40 days remission. Released from Brit Com MCE 18 Dec 1952. (RO 80/52 dated 23 Dec 1952.) Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954. RNZA Instructor at Waiouru and Papakura. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Jun 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3344 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his mother’s or his sister’s address in Auckland. Died Whangarei 26 Sep 2013 aged 83 years. |
| WHEELER, John Reginald (Jack) | 33255 | Lance Corporal | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Born during 1930. Regular Force soldier. Seconded to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements and travelled on the Wanganella to Sydney and from Sydney to Japan on HMT Devonshire. Posted to D Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Promoted Sergeant during this deployment. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 1 Jan 1954 and re-posted to the Regular Force. Died Ashburton, 15 Jul 2010, aged 80 years. Buried Ashburton Public Cemetery in the RSA section. |
| WHEELER, Ralph Roland | 2781 | Chief Petty Officer Electrician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 4 Jun 1925. He was training to be a Carpenter before he entered the RNZN. Entered the NZ Division of the RN on 4 Jun 1941 as a Boy 2nd Class. The NZ Division of the RN became the RNZN in Oct 1941. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 10 Dec 1941. Drafted to Leander on 11 Dec 1941 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 4 Jun 1943. During this time he served in the Indian Ocean and was in the ship when she sunk the Italian raider Ramb 1 near the Maldives and then captured the Vichy French Merchantman Charles L.D. between Mauritius and Madagascar. Leander also was involved in the search for the German raider Pinguin. She served in the Mediterranean against the Vichy French in the Syria-Lebanon campaign. Leander came back to the Pacific and in 1943 she was involved on 13 Jul 1943 near Kolombangara with two other light cruisers and 10 destroyers when they encountered the Japanese cruiser Jintsu and five destroyers. They sank the Jintsu, but the three allied cruisers were all damaged by ‘Long Lance’ Japanese torpedoes. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 4 Jun 1943. Leander came back to NZ for Temporary repairs then sailed to Boston for full repairs and took not further part in WWII. Ralph Wheeler stayed in Philomel and advanced to Able Seaman on 3 Dec 1943. He served in a Motor Launch in Cook II (Wellington) 8 Feb–31 Mar 1943 and then served in Kahu for nearly one month. He was in Philomel and was sent to Britain and was in Drake 19 Aug–7 Nov 1944 then served in Defiance the RN Torpedo School 8 Nov 1944–1 May 1945. He returned to Drake and came back to NZ in Oct 1945 to serve in Philomel. Drafted to Tamaki on 7 Feb 1946 and changed to Electrical Mechanic 1 on 1 Feb 1947. Advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 May 1947. Drafted to Bellona on 16 Jun 1947–16 Apr 1948. He served in Tamaki 17 Apr 1948–25 Feb 1949. He then served in Kiwi and returned to Philomel Advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 May 1949 on 16 Jun 1949. Advanced to Acting Electrician on 1 Oct 1949. Drafted to Bellona again on 13 May 1950 and advanced to Electrician on 1 Oct 1950. He served in Philomel and Bellona (in the Reserve Fleet) and was drafted to Hawea 29 Nov 1954 and advanced to Petty Officer Chief Electrician on 19 Mar 1955. Once again he returned to Philomel and advanced to Chief Electrician on 1 Aug 1955. Drafted to 8 Feb 1957 to Royalist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he stayed aboard until drafted to Black Prince on 11 Oct 1958 and then served in Royalist again from 9 May 1960. Awarded British Empire Medal (Mil) QB Hons 1962. Discharged to RA on 3 Jun 1962. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the Naval LS&GC Medal on 3 Jul 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WHELAN, Allan Malcolm | 207928 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/07/2052 | Born Invercargill 9 Jan 1925. Previous service in RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and 16 Fd Regt was soon unpacked its equipment and vehicles moved to the front. Also noted he was at Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. May well have served at the battle of Kapyong where the NZ Gunners provided support for 3RAR and the 2PPFLI Commonwealths battalions. Emplaned Iwakuni 30 Jul 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Sep 1952. Died Milton, Clutha Area, 10 Dec 2011. Cremated in Invercargill. Buried Edendale Cemetery, Southland together with his wife who died 36 years before him. |
| WHELAN, Patrick Raymond | 12592 | Stores Petty Officer | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Cork, Eire on 3 Sep 1917. He was a schoolboy before he entered the RN but no details of that service are currently available. Must have served for some years in the RN. This is shown when he entered the RNZN. Entered the RNZN at Cook, London, on 2 Feb 1949 as a Stores Assistant and advanced to Leading Stores Assistant then to Stores Petty Officer on the two following days. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1949 and was one of the crew who brought the ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 22 Sep 1949–20 May 1950. Served in Bellona then returned to Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti on 18 Aug 1950 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval forces in Korea. RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He served in Philomel 3 Dec 1951 and was DEE on 6 Feb 1952. His RN service and WWII awards are not known. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WHITE, Barry Bernard (Bones) | 208650 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 04/04/2054 | Born Christchurch 11 Sep 1930. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 22 Jul 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) to Sydney. Continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty as a Gun Number 2. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning Wellington. Served overseas one year 225 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Died Christchurch 9 Jun 2013 aged 82 years. |
| WHITE, Colin Samuel | 335854 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Auckland 24 Dec 1929. Came from Mt Eden, Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 Oct 1952. Travelled by Teal flying boat from Auckland to Sydney, then by Qantas DC6 via Port Moresby to Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Easy Troop, 163 Bty. Artillery Signaller at the observation post on the 'Hook' at the time of the Cease Fire. Emplaned Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 194 days. SOS Kayforce 7 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3346 sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Auckland. Living at Avondale, Auckland. |
| WHITE, David | 301473 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 06/10/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Came from Dargaville. Serving TF soldier who enlisted in Kayforce. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but not known in which troop he served. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 98 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Apr 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3347 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mamaranui, Dargaville. Died Dargaville, 25 Dec 1995. |
| WHITE, Douglas William | 12317 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Haversham, Kent, UK, 17 Dec 1916. He was employed as a house boy before he joined the RN circa 1932. He passed an A G (Acid & Gas) Respirator course in Aug 1933 and passed the professional papers for promotion to Leading Seaman on 25 Apr 1942. It is currently not known if he reached beyond the rate of Leading Stoker Mechanic. The awards he may have received for his WWII Service are unknown. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook III for three years dating from 5 Jul 1948 as an Able Seaman. The following day he advanced to Leading Seaman. Drafted to HMS Loch Eck 28 Aug 1948 which was renamed HMNZS Hawea on 1 Oct 1948. Drafted to Kaniere 9–27 Jan 1949 then TSFD back to Hawea 28 Jan–21 Sep 1949. He was drafted to Rotoiti on 22 Sep 1949 and remained in that ship until drafted to Philomel on 22 Nov 1951. During the time in that ship he sailed from Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korean waters. Rotoiti RTNZ on 21 Nov 1951. He was DEE on 28 Jan 1952 and when to live in Invercargill. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Lower Hutt 4 Jun 2012 aged 96 years. |
| WHITE, Geoffrey John | 208414 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements during Oct 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. Disembarked 4 Feb and M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 26 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3348 was sent to an address in Westport on 12 Sep 1957. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jan 1954. |
| WHITE, Hugh John | 208552 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/05/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Born 30 Mar 1929. Came from Avonside, Christchurch. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington 14 May 1952 and arrived in Japan 17 May 1952. Entered Korea 21 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and was a Technical Assistant in a Battery HQ. Promoted Bombardier during tour. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Served overseas two years 25 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3350 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Avonside, Christchurch. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died 1975. |
| WHITE, Ian Harland | 13390 | Boy Signalman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Gisborne 16 Oct 1933. Gisborne. Shop assistant at Odlin Timber and Hardware, Gisborne, before joining RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 22 Jun 1950. During his training at Tamaki he was promoted to Petty Officer Boy. Like many others his first sea service was to have been in Bellona but he was drafted to Taupo on 8 Aug 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland 29 Aug 1951 for Korea and travelled via Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong to Japan. Visual Signaller. Served on east and west coast Korean waters and in the Han River area Sep 1951 to Oct 1952. Taupo was shelled at Yang Do by communist forces. She RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. Attended training courses at HMAS Cerberus on two occasions. Later served in Black Prince and was a member of the Coronation Guard in the UK in Jun 1953. Ian was also involved in two Governor General Tours in the Pacific Islands. Also served for two years in Stawell a Fleet Minesweeper gifted to the RNZN by the Australian Government in 1952. Later Yeoman of Signals. Discharged by purchase 1 Aug 1960 after 10 and a half years’ service. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded the NZOSM, NZDEFSM and KWSM. |
| WHITE, Leslie Robert Thomas | 12712 | Chief Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 04/07/2058 | Born Leyton, East London, UK, on 6 Nov 1914. He was a lorry driver before he entered the Royal Navy. Served in the RN with Service No C/KX 623226 and reached the rate of Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. His RN service from 1937 to 1949 but little detail is shown on his file. His Navy Posting Card provides more detail. He served in Glasgow (light cruiser), Berwick (heavy cruiser) then in York (heavy cruiser) 12 Sep 1939 to 22 May 1941. She was involved in the ocean escorts to North America, the Norway campaign and in Oct 1940 served in the Mediterranean escorting Illustrious (carrier) for the attack on Taranto and was later damaged by an Italian explosive motorboat at Suda Bay on 26 Mar 1941. He remained in the ship which was used as an Anti-Aircraft Defence ship but it suffered further damage which rendered her beyond repair. Les White left the ship on 22 May 1941 when she was abandoned. His next ship was Glengyle (infantry landing ship) where he advanced to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Sep 1941 and to Leading Stoker (Temporary) on 7 Oct 1942. He returned to Britain and served in Pembroke 8 Sep 1942–5 Jun 1944. Drafted to Tyne (depot ship) 6 Jun–21 Oct 1944 he also served in Vindictive 10 Nov 1944–26 Mar 1945 and was employed as a repair and accommodation ship in operations of the French coast. He advanced to Acting Stoker Petty Officer 5 Dec 1945. His WWII service medals are not known but could include 1939–435 Star, Atlantic Star (‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps), Africa Star with ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Defence Medal and War Medal. He later served in Nile and Stag (both stone frigates in Egypt). His final sea ship was Sharpshooter 7 Apr–18 Jul 1948, a former minesweeper converted for survey duties. Advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Permanent) on 4 Jun 1948. Discharged from Pembroke on 10 May 1949. Entered the RNZN through the Frigate Entry Scheme at Cook (renamed Maori on 1 Apr 1949) as a Stoker Mechanic on 6 Mar 1949. Advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic on 7 Mar and to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 8 Mar 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 4 May 1947 and was a member of the crew that sailed the ship to join the RNZN Fleet. He served in Philomel 19 Sep 1949–2 Feb 1950 and was drafted back to Tutira 2 Feb 1950. This ship went on a trip to the Pacific Islands and returned to Auckland on 29 Jun 1950 the day that the New Zealand Government decided to send two frigates to serve in Korea. Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic Les White stayed in Tutira and Pukaki were hastily re-stored, made ready and sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. They were both participants in escort duties and were at Inchon as guard ships. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Bellona, Taupo (30 May–29 Aug 1951) then to Hawea which was then in Korean waters. It appears that he travelled to Korea in Taupo to serve in Hawea (7 Oct 1951–1 Feb 1952) and was TSFD back to Taupo on 1 Feb 1952 and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. On RTNZ he later served in Philomel, Black Prince and Pukaki. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. Discharged to RA on 5 Mar 1959. Died in Hamilton on 24 Feb 1991 aged 75 years. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WHITE, Lindsay Arthur | 203790 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Previous service in the RNZAF. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea and travelled via Brisbane, Manila to Pusan. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Involved in all the major actions in which the battery took part. Vehicle Mechanic Field Regiment pool. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Sep 1952 for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning Wellington 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 221 days. Initially went to mother’s home in Ngaruawahia. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3351 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Waihi Beach. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WHITE, McKenzie McLeod | 208595 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/06/2052 | 24/03/2054 | Born Millertown Buller District during 1912. Came from Westport. Previous service in the Army. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned 28 Jun 1952 on Teal flight from Wellington to Sidney. Completed the journey to Japan by civil airline deplaning Japan 2 Jul 1952. Posted as a driver to 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington 7.30a.m. 17 Feb 1954. Went to Westport on leave. Re-emplaned Wellington 21 Apr 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea. Re-posted to 10 Tpt Coy as a Driver. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Mar 1955 for RTNZ deplaning Harewood 24 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 269 days. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Jul 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3352 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Westport. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Died Westport 1979. Buried Orowaiti Cemetery, Westport. |
| WHITE, Raymond Verne | 14895 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 18 Mar 1936. He attended Hawera Tech High School and was in the Agricultural Course. Leaving school he was employed as a farmhand for 2.5 years before he entered the RNZN on 17 Sep 1953 as an Ordinary Seaman. It was noted that he could not swim on 16 Oct 1953. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and was drafted to Black Prince on 21 Apr 1954 for his first sea service. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Feb 1955. He attended a course at HMAS Watson 6 Jan–13 Mar 1956. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki. Drafted on 1 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. While in Royalist he was reported as “A well above average Able Seaman. Always cheerful and completely reliable. His professional knowledge is good considering his lack of experience and he will make a good Ldg [Leading] Seaman but needs prodding if he is to advance himself. Clean and smart.” And again regarded as “An intelligent and hardworking Able Seaman who has become a most reliable and loyal navigator’s yeoman. Cheerful and a pleasure to work with. As he matures he will make a responsible Ldg Seaman.” Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in this ship until 22 Nov 1958. He later served in Pukaki, Tamaki, Rotoiti and Royalist again. DEE on 17 Mar 1962 as an Able Seaman. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and is Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WHITE, Robert Hutchinson | 14770 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/05/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Darfield, Canterbury, NZ on 11 Jul 1937. He was a scholar before he entered the RNZN on 7 May 1953 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 16 Nov 1953. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 May 1954 and sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in Korean waters. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea and did serve in Malaysian waters. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 11 Jan 1955. Kaniere RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Advanced to Able Seaman on 11 Dec 1955. On RTNZ he later served in HMAS Watson on a three-month course and also served in Stawell, Endeavour, HMAS Watson again on course, Tamaki and Royalist 28 Oct 1958–25 Nov 1959. Discharged by purchase as an Acting Leading Seaman on 15 Nov 1959. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| WHITE, Victor Alfred | 12625 | Acting Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 09/08/2053 | Born 4 Apr 1923. Entered the Royal Navy at Ganges as an Ordinary Seaman on 1 Dec 1941. He served in several ships and shore stations but most of his sea service was in the small anti-submarine trawlers. He served in Nimrod, Osprey, St Kilda (trawler) 10 Oct 1942–13 Sep 1944, Osprey, Macbeth (anti-submarine naval trawler). He also served in Marshal Soult, Lynx, Loch invar (minesweeping training shore stations and was discharged from Europa the Central Depot of the RN Patrol Service located at Lowestoft on 6 May 1946. Entered the RNZN on a five-year engagement through the Frigate Entry Scheme as an Able Seaman on 13 Feb 1949 at Cook (renamed Maori on 1 Apr 1949) and was drafted to Tutira. He was one of the crew who sailed this ship to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel and was drafted to Taupo 17 Jan– 5 Jul 1951. Drafted to HMAS Ruschcutter 3 Aug 1951 to 13 Mar 1942. On RTNZ he served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 6 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) on 8 Feb 1953. He RTNZ 9 Aug 1953 then served in Bellona and Philomel. Discharged to Shore 12 Feb 1954 but it was not long before he re-entered the RNZN on 13 May 1954 on a six-year engagement but that became an engagement to complete 20 years for Retirement Allowance. He then served in Philomel, Lachlan and SML 3566. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer on 15 Jul 1954 and to Petty Officer one year later. He later served in Tamaki, Rotoiti, HMAS Watson three times and in Taranaki twice. Discharged to RA on 4 Jul 1968. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, War Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 27 Sep 1963 with gratuity. Advanced to Chief Petty Officer 31 Jan 1962. Although he served in Taranaki it is not known whether he qualified for the GSM 1962. Discharged to RA on 4 Jul 1968. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WHITEFIELD, Brian Desmond | 203645 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Came from Auckland. Previous service in the Army. Enlisted in KMB circa 29 Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty as a Fd Regt Gun Number. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3353 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 1967 aged 41 years. |
| WHITEHEAD, Graham | 206831 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2052 | 13/05/2055 | Born Ruatoria, East Coast north of Gisborne 1 Jan 1926. Served in the Army in Jayforce. His name is listed in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll, Vol.16 p.142 as 829050 Private in Maori Bn (later D Sqn 2 Div Cav) Stable Hand from Gisborne. His NOK was his mother in Ruatoria. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned Wellington 14 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and travelled onto Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. When 167 Fd Regt was withdrawn from Korea he probably TSFD to RNZASC and served in 10 Tpt Coy. M/I NZ Base HQ 26 Mar 1955 and TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked 13 Apr 1955 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed the journey to deplane Auckland 13 May 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 331 days. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1936–49, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3354 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Greenmeadows, Napier. Died in Napier 1 Nov 1983 aged 57 years. |
| WHITEHEAD, Ronald Stanley | 460385 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 16/02/2056 | Born Reefton West Coast 12 Feb 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce 9th Reinforcements 29 Jun 1953. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and thence to Japan by civil air (Qantas?) and deplaned Iwakuni 7 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953 and entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. M/I to 16 Fd Regt. May have taken R&R Leave in Japan or Singapore. Requested and extension of his service in Korea. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 16 Feb 1956. Served overseas two years 106 days. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jun 1956 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Tasmania, Australia 16 Feb 1992 aged 62 years. |
| WHITELAW, Barrie | 204568 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Born in the UK. Previous service in the British Army. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Posted as a Driver to RNZASC while in training. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953. May have served in 10 Tpt Coy or Div HW Tpt Pl. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and by RNZAF Hastings from Iwakuni, Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas one year 221 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and possibly KWSM. |
| WHITELAW, Neville James | 203743 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 31/07/2054 | Previous service in BCOF, Japan. 827625, Temporary Sergeant, Divisional Postal Unit. Labourer from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs I.M. Beasley (mother), Brentwood Ave, Mt Eden, Auckland. His brother Henry Joseph Whitelaw also served in BCOF and attempted to enlist in Kayforce. Also served in RNZAF. Enlisted in KMB Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Field Regiment Pool. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. RTNZ 5 Jul 1952 and re-embarked for Korea 7 Aug 1952. RTNZ on 3 Aug 1953 and re-embarked for third time on 22 Sep 1954. RTNZ on 26 Dec 1955. Was one of a handful of Kayforce personnel who married a young Japanese woman (Miss Masae Fujihara) while in theatre. Came from Blockhouse Bay, Auckland. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Mar 1956. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3356 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Henderson, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WHITFIELD, George | 12118 | Chief Petty Officer | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/05/2055 | Born Prescot, Lancashire, UK, on 4 May 1914. He was employed as a labourer before he entered the RN on 9 May 1933 as an Ordinary Seaman. His seamanship training was conducted in Vivid (stone frigate) located at Devonport UK. Drafted to Malaya (battleship) 15 Nov 1933–14 Sep 1934 and advanced to Able Seaman on 7 Sep 1934. Drafted to Galatea (light cruiser) a new ship commissioned a month before he joined her on 3 Sep 1935–5 Mar 1937. Served mainly in the Mediterranean during this posting. He returned to Britain and then served in Drake then in Furious (carrier) 27 Aug 1937–13 Jan 1938. He returned to Drake from 14 Jan 1938–25 Aug 1939 and was then drafted to Renown (battleship) from 26 Aug 1938–8 Aug 1944. Advancing to Acting Leading Seaman on 16 Jun 1940, Acting Petty Officer (Temporary) on 24 May 1941, Leading Seaman on 14 Jun 1941 and to Petty Officer (Temporary) on 24 May 1942. While in Renown he saw service hunting for the Graf Spee and served in the Norwegian campaign and engaged Scharnhorst and Gneisenau damaging the latter in Apr 1940. Renown then operated from Gibraltar with Force H and was able to serve in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Served in the Home Fleet and was then nominated to join the Eastern Fleet operating from Ceylon in 1944. Held briefly in Lanka (shore) and was then returned to Drake in the UK, 15 Aug–19 Nov 1944. He then served in Eaglet (shore) 20 Nov 1944–31 Jan 1946. He then served in Drake, Drake IV (located Dunkirk) then back to Drake. Discharged by purchase 11 Nov 1947. Entered the RNZN at Cook III in Britain on 14 Jun 1948 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman then to Petty Officer over the next two-days. Drafted to HMS Loch Achray 19 Aug 1948 which was re-named Kaniere on 28 Sep 1948 and was in the crew who brought the ship to NZ. He served in Philomel, Tamaki, then Bellona on 16 May 1952 advancing to Chief Petty Officer on 1 Jul 1952. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 1 May 1949. Bellona sailed from Auckland on 24 Jun 1952 to Britain to return naval stores and took part in a large NATO exercise. Chief Petty Officer George Whitfield spent from 24 Oct–to 4 May 1953 in Excellent qualifying with QR1. He returned to NZ in Black Prince which had taken part in the Royal Review at Spithead on 15 Jun 1953 and given assistance in the Greek Ionian Islands after an earthquake on its voyage home to NZ. Back in NZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki and was drafted to Kaniere on 17 Jun 1954. She sailed from Auckland on 19 Jul 1954 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters and RTNZ on 23 Jul 1955. Back in NZ he served in Tamaki then Black Prince 6 Feb–3 Jun 1958 and was discharged to RA on 13 Jun 1958 having served in the RN and RNZN for 24 years. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and ‘North Africa 1942–43’ clasp, Burma Star with ‘Pacific’ clasp, Italy star and War Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WHITING, Keith | 208773 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/08/2052 | 09/06/2054 | Came from Westport. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 23 Apr 1952. Emplaned 16 Aug 1952 at Evans Bay, Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 20 Aug 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea late Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Jun 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 9 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 297 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3357 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Westport. |
| WHITING, William Albert (Bill) | 818961 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/07/2053 | 14/03/2055 | Born Christchurch 25 Jun 1930. Came from a family of well-known hairdressers in Ashburton. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements in Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 29 Jul 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam and to deplane Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953. Was in great demand during his 'off duty' job cutting hair. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 1 Aug 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Medically reboarded 28 Feb 1955. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for medical return to NZ. ETD Japan 6 Mar 1955 for RTNZ via the Philippines and Sydney. Deplaned Harewood 14 Mar 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 228 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1956. Living in Christchurch in 1996. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Christchurch 20 Nov 2015, aged 85 years. |
| WHITT, John Andrew | 13681 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Wellington on 7 Jul 1935. He was employed as an office junior before he entered the RNZN on 24 May 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 23 May 1952 and changed to Signalman Boy the same day. Drafted to Bellona 20 Jun 1952 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 7 Jan 1952. He served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. She sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve in Korean waters and RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Back in NZ he served in Philomel 4 May–7 Jul 1954 and advanced to Signalman on 7 Apr 1954. He also served in Kiwi, Philomel and Hawea. Discharged BNPS on 26 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal on 2 Mar 1954 and the UN Korea Medal on 27 Jul 1953. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WHITTAKER, Henry James | 206647 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 06/08/2053 | Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements late Sep 1951. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy. Fined one pound and given 5 extra guard duties (RO 53/52 dated 12 Nov 1952.) Emplaned Japan 3 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 6 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 187 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Oct 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3359 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Palmerston North. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WHITTAKER, Ronald Josephus Raynor | 204116 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/04/2053 | Born Hamilton, Waikato 19 Nov 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Sailed from Sasebo on a two or three–day trip to Pusan. Posted to a NZ Transport Unit. Emplaned Iwakuni 28 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 1 Apr 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland 19 Mar 2011. Died in Middlemore Hospital after being evacuated to Auckland following the Christchurch Earthquake of which happened in Feb 2011. (Death Notice. The Press, Christchurch 14 Apr 2011.) Buried in Christchurch. |
| WHITTLE, Peter | 206648 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Previous service in Jayforce. Shown as 661134 Private in the Inf Corps. Garage attendant in Taihape. NOK his father in Moawhango, Taihape. Listed in 2 NZEF embarkation Roll Vol.16, p.143. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in FMA Seoul and C Troop. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 262 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 17 Jan 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3361 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Taihape. Died Taihape, 1 May 1997. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WHITWORTH, Fred | 208828 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 26/03/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Came from Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to deplane Iwakuni, Japan 29 Mar 1953. Posted to RNZASC but unit is not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft and travelled via Guam to deplane Auckland 5 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 224 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Jan 1955. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. He was not issued with a Kayforce Discharge Certificate. |
| WHYNN, Ronald John | 326578 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/11/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born in Mangawhai, Kaipara about 1932. Possibly did CMT Training then became serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 17 Nov 1953 on Teal flying boat to Sydney and by Qantas to Port Moresby, Guam and onto Iwakuni, Japan. Embarked Sasebo 21 Nov 1953 for sea trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 24 Nov 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. Served in 161 Bty. Promoted Lance Bombardier. MOI 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft deplaning Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year three days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Dec 1954 and posted to TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Died Ruakaka, Whangarei 23 Apr 1987 aged 55 years. Buried St Michaels Anglican Church and churchyard, Hakaru, Otamatea County, Northland. |
| WHYTE, George William | 203724 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Whanganui 26 Feb 1928. He was a Merchant Navy seaman and then a metal worker for A.D. Henry, Hobson St., Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950 and after training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 5 Oct 1950. Emplaned Auckland 7 Dec 1950 as a member of the Advance Party No.1 on an RNZAF DC3 aircraft and flew via Norfolk Island to Sydney then travelled on by Qantas to Darwin and Manila then onto Iwakuni Japan. Entered Korea 11 Dec 1950. The advance party was initially to set up a base at Taegu but that was too close to the Front, so everyone returned to Pusan. Fd Regt pool. At Kure, Japan 5 Feb 1951. Sent on a cooking course and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 31 Aug 1951. Attached FAP to 10 Tpt Coy 10–17 Mar 1952. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 25 May 1954. Had further disciplinary episodes which affected his military service. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Auckland on 5 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 212 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later applied to join the Regular Force but was not accepted. He does not appear to have claimed any other medals. |
| WHYTE, James Adolph | 206268 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born in Hawera 15 Oct 1925. Previous service in RNZAF possibly after WWII. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to RNZ Sigs and served in NZ Sigs Troop. He may also have served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia and deplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 263 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Oct 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Certificate No.3363 was sent on 12 Sep 1959 to his address in Hawera. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Hawera Hospital 1 May 2010 aged 83 years. |
| WICKLIFFE, Dave | 206961 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 30/08/2052 | 28/04/2054 | Born Te Teko, Bay of Plenty 25 Sep 1930. Labourer for Ministry of Works at Porirua. Enlisted 16 Apr 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 30 Aug 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA to Iwakuni, Japan deplaning, 4 Sep 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Training Unit on deplanement. Entered Korea 19 Mar 1953 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Served in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Apr 1954 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Australia, arriving Auckland on Teal flight 28 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 242 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3365 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address at Whakatane. Died Kawerau 30 Sep 1992 aged 62 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WICKS, Lawrence | 535318 | Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born a Te Kuiti on 7 Oct 1932. He was employed as a driver when he enlisted in the RNZN at Paeroa on 26 May 1955. He underwent training in Tamaki and Philomel and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 22 Oct 1955. Drafted to Black Prince on 1 Feb 1956 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 26 Feb 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 2 Apr 1957 which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Electrical Division. Advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 1 Dec 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in Philomel 21 Jul 1958 and advanced to Leading Electrical Mechanician on 1 Dec 1959. Sent to Maori in the UK to be a crewman in Taranaki when she was commissioned in the RNZN and sailed in that ship firstly to New Plymouth then to Auckland. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Electrician on 20 Jan 1962. Served briefly again in Royalist 9 Apr–13 May 1962 and was drafted to Philomel. DEE 25 May 1963. Awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. Died Auckland 17 Feb 2008 aged 75 years. |
| WICKSTEED, Barton | 33682 | Major | HQ 1 Comwel Div | RNZA | 06/03/2051 | 01/01/1970 | Born Stratford, NZ, 29 May 1910. School teacher before he joined the army. His name is listed as a Lieutenant Col, 3 Div Arty, in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Volume 9 p.425 with Service No 46277 Served in 2 NZEF 1942–44, Lieutenant Colonel (46277), CO 17 Fd Regt, 3 Division in Pacific. His awards include 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and the NZ War Service Medal. Major, appointed to Kayforce 21 Feb 1951. Embarked in the UK for travel to Kure, Japan 6 Mar 1951. Kayforce 1951–52. Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster General at HQ Brit Com, Korea, Taegu. Died Taegu, Korea 4 Aug 1952. Buried in the United Nations Cemetery, Tanggok, Pusan. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His name is shown on the Roll of honour, Korean War Memorial 1950–53, in the Dove-Meyer Robinson Park, Parnell, Auckland. His Nok may have received his awards of NZOSM, NZDSM, NZ Memorial Cross and KWSM. |
| WIFFIN, Donald James | 211360 | Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 03/08/2056 | Born Wellington 16 Sep 1924. Serving in Territorial Force. Ex 1 Bn, The Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own), 13 Jun 1954. Emplaned 6 Oct 1954 for travel to Japan by civil flight via Sydney, Port Moresby and Guam to Iwakuni. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC, 14 Oct 1954. Temporary Captain, while employed as Officer i/c Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy, 30 Jan 1955. Promoted Captain, 25 Jul 1955. Emplaned Japan for RTNZ 1 Aug 1956 and deplaned NZ 3 Aug 1956. SOS Emergency Force and posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZ Infantry Corps, 26 Sep 1956. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died in Trail, Jackson, Oregon on 13 Feb 2009 aged 84 years. |
| WIGGINS, Raymond Walter | 211247 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/10/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Hastings 5 Apr 1929. Enlisted in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements during Apr 1953. Emplaned Auckland 20 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air to Japan. Entered Japan 24 Oct 1953. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953 almost as soon as he arrived in Japan and M/I to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to Auckland 21 Nov 1954 NZ and deplaned from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 31 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Service Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Hastings, 2 May 2009 aged 80 years. |
| WIGHT, Robert (WITCHT?) | 208882 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 03/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements during mid-Nov or early Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 3 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air (Qantas or BCPA) to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 Jun 1953. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving NZ 20 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). |
| WIHONGI, Lewis John | 204210 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 28/10/2053 | Previous service in RNZAF. Enlisted in Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements. Embarked on MV Wanganella at Wellington on 31 Jan 1952 for travel to Sydney. M/I to Glenfield Military Camp, Liverpool, Sydney. Embarked at Sydney on HMT Devonshire 5 Mar 1952 for travel to Kure, Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 24 Oct 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 28 Oct 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged 31 Dec 1953. Applied for second tour to Korea but application was declined. Died 18 Jan 1975 aged 45 years. Buried in the RSA section Kaikohe Cemetery. |
| WILCOCK, Raymond William | 203616 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/06/2051 | 19/02/2053 | Born Palmerston North during 1925. His name is shown in 2 NZEF embarkation Roll Voi 15, p.152 as his first embarkation. Shown as 637034 Private. Posted to HQ Inf Reinforcements. A single man and farm hand from Walton. Enlisted in Jayforce at Morrinsville. Later a serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements during Feb 1951. Emplaned Auckland 17 Jun 1951 for flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan and thence to Korea. Signalman in Field Regiment. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Feb 1953 for RTNZ and Discharge. Served overseas one year 248 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3368 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mt Maunganui. Died Rotorua 1 Jan 1988 aged 62 years. |
| WILDERMOTH, John Charles | 569110 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 12/10/2054 | 09/12/2055 | Born in Wellington during 1934. Serving TF soldier. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements during Jun 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel by air via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but section not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1955 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 9 Dec 1955 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 58 days. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Jan 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3369 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Napier. Brother of P F WILDERMOTH. Died Auckland 28 May 2009 aged 75 years and was buried in Manunui, near Taumarunui. |
| WILDERMOTH, Peter Francis | 569207 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 20/04/2054 | 21/11/2054 | Born Wellington 14 Apr 1933. His attestation paper stated Wellington 14 Apr 1931. Labourer for Williams and Kettle Ltd, Napier. CMT recruit entered camp 2 Jul 1953 then TSFD to Kayforce 2 Jul 1953. Emplaned 20 Apr 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, 24 Apr 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 3 May 1954 and entered Korea 5 May 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ by Teal flight deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas 216 days. Awarded UN Medal for Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1954 and posted to Territorial Force. Joined Regular Force 3 Jun 1955. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Nov 1955 for service in Malaya. Deplaned Singapore 12 Nov 1955 and served in 4 Troop, NZ Squadron, 22 SAS Regiment. His work failed to improve so he was RTNZ. Deplaned from Teal aircraft at Whenuapai 26 Nov 1956. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on Medal Roll (listed on Army 249/3/8) prepared at Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, Jan 1956. Discharged from the Army 28 May 1957 ceasing to fulfil Army medical standards. Medal sent to Goldsmith Tce., Napier, 18 Mar 1959. Living in Napier in 1995. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Brother of J C WILDERMOTH. Died Napier 16 Mar 2009 aged 76 years and was buried in Napier. |
| WILES, Lindsay William | 591386 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/03/2053 | 06/07/2054 | Born Cambridge 2 May 1930. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan via Port Moresby, Guam deplaning Iwakuni 21 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Jul 1954 for RTNZ as an Instructor for new recruits for Kayforce. Deplaned Auckland 4.15pm 6 Jul 1954. Served overseas one year 80 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3371 was sent by Registered Post to Cambridge on 12 Sep 1957. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM NSDefSM and KWSM. Died Matamata, 24 Dec 2002 aged 72 years. |
| WILKES, Raeburn James Anderson | 654860 | Gunner | ? | RAA | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | Born Wellington 8 Feb 1924. Enlisted in the RNZAF No.23 Sqn (Nelson) in 1942 (Service No 4211625) served until 1945. Joined BCOF as Gunner in RNZA (Service No 624860. Shop assistant from Nelson). Served in Japan from 1946 until 11 Nov 1948 when he joined the Australian Army (in Japan). Later served in Korea at the Imjin River area with 3 Bn Royal Australian Regt before transferring to RAASC. Discharged in Australia in mid-1957. Awarded War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Australian Service Medal 1945–75 and UN Korea Medal. Died 17 May 2022 at Oakwoods Rest Home, Nelson in his 99th year. |
| WILKIE, Alan Leonard | 208301 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 08/07/2053 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Remained at NZ Reinforcement Trg Unit until posted to 10 Tpt Coy 2 Feb 1952. Entered Korea 3 Feb 1952 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 7 Feb 1952. Served mainly in the Armistice Area. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jul 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Jul 1953 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 339 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Sep 1953. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3372 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Invercargill. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WILKIE, Daniel James | 211248 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 26/08/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Enlisted during Apr 1953 in Kayforce 8th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 26 Aug 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Emplaned on a Qantas or BCPA flight and flew to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1953. Sailed from Sasebo, Japan to Korea in a three-day trip to Pusan. Posted to a NZ Transport Unit which may be NZ Tpt Pl or 10 Tpt Coy. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 87 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955. Died Hamilton 12 Apr 1993 aged 73 years. Buried Hamilto Park Cemetery in the RSA Section. |
| WILKINSON, Albert James | 712620 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 Flew on Solent flying boat to Sydney then by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but troop not known. He has some problems adhering to R&SOs while in Korea and was Court Martialled for one of his offences. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and RTNZ by air from Brisbane to Auckland arriving 24 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year six days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3373 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Hastings. Later awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and later NZGSM (K). |
| WILKINSON, Allan Walter | 712222 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 24/11/2054 | His name is recorded on an NZ Army Personal Record Card as 712222. Enlisted during late Jan 1953 in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements. Emplaned 25 Jun 1953 on Teal aircraft at Auckland for passage to Sydney and from Sydney to Japan by civil air. Sailed from Sasebo and entered Korea 13 Jul 1953. Unit not known. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia, for RTNZ via Brisbane and flew to Auckland deplaning 24 Nov 1964 by Teal flight from Brisbane. Served overseas one year 152 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and later NZGSM (K). Died at his home in Tauranga 26 Jun 2017. |
| WILKINSON, Eric | 206590 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Served in Australian Army during WWII. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned in Iwakuni. Sailed from Sasebo, Japan to Korea in a three-day trip disembarking Pusan early Sep 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt but troop not known. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 18 Mar 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Later Regular Force Army and RNZAF. (Service numbers 35620 and 441013). Died Otahuhu, 14 Jun 1995. WWII medal entitlement not known. |
| WILKINSON, George Francis | 13116 | Seaman Boy | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Lower Hutt 22 Jul 1933. Seaman Boy. One of several Seaman Boys who served on the New Zealand frigates during the Korean conflict. Drafted to Hawea and was aged 17 years 10 months when he sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951. Travelled to Korean waters via Australia and Hong Kong. Seaman Boys were often the jacks of all trades for a part of their career. Action station appointment was ammunition carrier for 4-inch gun. The ship fired about 21,000 rounds of ammunition during the tour. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Hawea was also involved also involved in the survey and sounding of the Han River on about four occasions. RTNZ via Hong Kong, North Borneo, Fiji and Australia. Promoted Able Seaman during his tour of duty. Returned to Korean waters in Pukaki 1955–56. Also served in Malayan waters during the Emergency in 1955–56. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Rotorua in 2004. Died at The Gardens, Rotorua during March 2019 in his 86th year. |
| WILKINSON, Milton Ray (Digger) | 334555 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 25/02/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Auckland 7 Dec 1929. Came from Papakura. Enlisted as a Gunner in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements during Oct 1952. Emplaned Auckland on 25 Feb 1953 for a Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air flight and deplaned at Iwakuni 28 Feb 1953 and M/I to NZ Reinforcement Training Unit. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Battery not known. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier then to Lance Bombardier while in Korea. Served mainly in Armistice area occupied by 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 195 days. SOS Kayforce 7 Nov 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Died Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, 7 May 1972 aged 42 years. Cremated Waikumete Crematorium, Glen Eden, Auckland. Buried Papakura Cemetery. |
| WILKINSON, Robert | 12567 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Thornley, Durham, UK, on 9 Sep 1925. He was employed as a jointers mate before he entered the RN on 13 Dec 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman. His training was conducted in Glendower (stone frigate) based in a pre-war Butlins Holiday Camp in North Wales. Drafted to President III (based in Bristol, later in Windsor) on 14 Jan 1944 to 17 Sep 1946. This was an administrative accounting and pay base but does not mean he actually served there. He was trained as a radar operator for those years. He was briefly in Pembroke the drafted to Duncansby Head (heavy repair ship) 8 Oct 1946–2 Mar 1947. Drafted to Pembroke and was released from the RN on 25 Apr 1947. Entered RNZN at Cook on 20 Feb 1949 as an Able Seaman with Radar Plotter 3rd Class qualification. Drafted initially to Tutira then TSFD to Rotoiti and was one of the crew to bring the ship to NZ. Drafted to Kaniere on 3 Sep 1949 but RUN on 19 Nov 1949. Recovered on 27 Oct 1950 and sent to Philomel. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korea. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952. He then served in Philomel and Black Prince and was DEE on 19 Feb 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILKINSON, Vincent Novello | 816535 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Christchurch on 29 Mar 1934. Employed as a labourer. Entered the RNZN on 10 Mar 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman and underwent training in Tamaki. It was not long before he changed to Stoker on 10 May 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 14 Jan 1953. Served in Philomel 25 Mar 1953 and was drafted to Kaniere 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. Drafted to Bellona on 7 May 1954 and advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Black Prince (in the Reserve Fleet) on but was in her for just on a month before he was returned to Bellona. He was part of the ship’s company when she was returned to the RN in the UK. Many of Bellona’s crew went to Royalist when she was commissioned and served in the Suez affair in 1956 returning to NZ via South Africa. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 2 Apr 1957–5 Oct 1958. He served again in in Royalist and also served in Endeavour 12 Jul 1959–7 Mar 1960 and probably went to Antarctica on one of the re-supply missions to Scott Base during the summer season. DEE 28 Mar 1960. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLENBROCK, Herbert Stanley | 206220 | Signalman | Force HQ Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 07/10/2050 | 25/04/2052 | Born Mile End, Old Town, London, Middlesex on 8 Feb 1915. Previous service in the British Army for 10 years. May have done WWII service during that time. Clerk from Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Sent with three others to the RAAF Station at Ballarat, Northwest of Melbourne for cypher training from 6 Oct–27 Nov 1950 (Sig I.E. Dunford, Signalman G.F. Burt and Signalman D.F. Carruthers). Thirteen days after his RTNZ he embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington, with the Main Body for Korea. Landed at Pusan and was posted to Force HQ Sigs Troop. Promoted to Corporal. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 25 Apr 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 200 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1952 having completed his engagement. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Returned to Britain. Died Chelmsford, Essex. England 13 Oct 1979 aged 63 years. |
| WILLIAMS, Andrew Colin (Colin) | 11239 | Leading Telegraphist | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Napier 28 Aug 1930. Entered the RNZN on 11 Jul 1946 on a six-year engagement as a Boy 2nd Class. His initial training was in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class then to Boy Telegraphist on 15 Jul 1947. Drafted to Bellona on 11 Sep 1947 and advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 28 Feb 1948. Drafted to Waiouru to the Naval Wireless Transmitter on 16 Jun 1948 and advanced to Telegraphist on 28 Aug 1948. He returned to Philomel then served in ML P3551, Lachlan and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 4 Jan–20 Apr 1951. He returned to Philomel and was drafted to Taupo on 27 Jun 1951. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 14 Jun 1951. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. He was a telegraphist and wireless operator. Travelled to Japan via Singapore and Hong Kong. Served mainly off the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Leading Telegraphist on 14 Jun 1952. RTNZ via Singapore and Brisbane and arrived Auckland 21 Oct 1952. He later served in Philomel, Irirangi, Philomel II (Wellington) and was DEE on 27 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died 15 Mar 2004 in his 73rd year. |
| WILLIAMS, Bentley James Douglas | 204321 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born 9 Apr 1930. Came from Hamilton. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement during mid-Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air via Darwin, Manila and deplaned Iwakuni Japan 6 May 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted from Gunner to Bombardier while serving in Korea. TSFD from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and placed on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked 29 Jan 1954 on SS Taiping at Kobe, Japan for RTNZ and travelled via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney and then by air to NZ deplaning Auckland 19 Feb 1964. Served overseas one year 293 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. SOS Kayforce 23 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3377 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Hamilton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KQSM. Died 2004. |
| WILLIAMS, David Charles | 203588 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Runanga, 18 May 1930. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while in training. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea via Brisbane and Manilla. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt as a Field Regiment driver. Served in 161 Bty. He was able to change trade and became a Line Signalman in A Troop, He was involved in all the hard fighting in the early stages of the Korean War. RTNZ by air via Japan, Guam and Australia in the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Oct 1952. Living at Auckland in Nov 2000. Served overseas one year 256 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3378 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Mt Roskill, Auckland. Died Henderson, Auckland, 8 Nov 2009. |
| WILLIAMS, David James | 204362 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 16/06/2052 | 14/04/2054 | Born Tauranga 19 Sep 1929. Cargo worker under the auspices of the Auckland Maritime Cargo Workers Union. Enlisted on 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland to Australia and continued on from Sydney by air to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan on 18 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 26 Jun 1953. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt as gun number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 26 Oct 1953 and appointed Sanitary CO in the battery. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Apr 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 14 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 306 days. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Aug 1954 shortly after return to NZ. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3379 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Tuakau. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, David John | 208944 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born 5 Jul 1927. Service in the Merchant Navy. Emplaned Wellington 4 Nov 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 7 Nov 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Embarked Sasebo for sea trip to Korea and entered Korea circa 12 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 15 Nov 1953 and served as a gun number but Bty not known. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney and flew by Teal aircraft from Australia to Harewood, Christchurch, deplaning 26 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3380 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Lyttelton. Died Christchurch, 24 Mar 2001 aged 73 years. Awarded UN Korea medal and later entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Donald (Tunny) | 203908 | Driver | NZ Base HQ Tpt Section | RNZASC | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Enlisted in KMB during late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed as a member of the Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Field Regiment. Served through some of the hardest times in Korea for two winters and two main battles. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning at Auckland 19 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Oct 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3383 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Living at Papakura in Nov 2000. Died Papakura 29 Mar 2007. |
| WILLIAMS, Donald Lewis | 206221 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 16/08/2052 | Born 22 May 1927. Serving TF soldier. Emplaned 6 Oct 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney for passage to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 163 Bty. Like several others he noticed the difference between winter and summer in Korea and found two winters extremely bitter and cold and the summers so very different with exceedingly hot days. M/I from 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned NZ 21 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3383 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Died 2010. |
| WILLIAMS, Douglas Leonard (Dooley) | 457687 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/10/2053 | 21/11/2054 | Born 26 Aug 1932. Serving TF soldier. Posted to RNZASC before leaving NZ. Emplaned Auckland 6 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan bty civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 9 Oct 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 12 Oct 1953 and TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 28 Oct 1953. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked at Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed return journey to NZ by Teal flight from Sydney and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 46 days Discharged from Kayforce 12 Jan 1955 and posted to Territorial Force. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3383 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Hamilton. Died Waiuku 30 Sep 2012. |
| WILLIAMS, Francis James | 203742 | Gunner | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 24/05/2052 | Came from Remuera, Auckland. Enlisted in KMB late Aug 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950 and sailed for service in Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt, Signals Troop, 19 Jan 1951 and then TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs. Served in 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned (ER 64 p.5), Iwakuni 19 May 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Travelled by BCPA charter plane to Sydney and deplaned Wellington 24 May 1952 from Teal flying boat (RMA Awatere) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 165 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Jul 1952 and went initially to his brother’s address in Remuera, Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3384 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Remuera, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Frederick William | 208182 | Driver | NZ Base HQ | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 01/01/1970 | See PARKER, Frederick William |
| WILLIAMS, Gilbert Lloyd | 204515 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 13/01/2055 | Born 26 Aug 1926. Came from Auckland. Enlisted in Kayforce 4th Reinforcements or as a Kayforce Replacement during Jul 1952. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and flew by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 26 Dec 1952. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt on 2 Jan 1953. M/I 16 Fd Regt circa 5 Jan 1953. May have requested and been granted an extension to his service in Korea. Little info between when he M/I and when he M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni for RTNZ 10 Jan 1955 and deplaned Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas two years 20 days. Discharged from Kayforce 3 May 1955. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3385 sent on 12 Sep 1957 to and address in Devonport, Auckland. Died Tauranga, 22 Dec 2005 aged 78 years. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Gordon Frederick | 709173 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Serving TF soldier. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 19 Jun 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy circa 26 Jun 1954 and served as a driver in Duck Bill and Gloucester Valley areas. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1956 and posted to Territorial Force Class ‘A’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3386 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Foxton. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Guy | 211073 | Driver | ? | RNZASC | 16/06/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Previous service in RNZN. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements during late Jan 1953. Emplaned Wellington 16 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air, deplaned Iwakuni 21 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. May have served in 10 Tpt Coy and Div HQ Tpt Pl. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia 1954 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland on 23 Nov 1954 ex Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 160 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3387 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Napier. Entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. A Guy Williams died 30 Apr 1993 aged 68 years. Buried in Whangarei. Is this our Kayforce man? |
| WILLIAMS, Gwilym John | 30621 | 2nd Lieutenant | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/06/2054 | 23/04/2056 | May have been a RF soldier but was discharged at own request. Serving TF soldier. Graduated 2nd Lieutenant, Kayforce OCTU, 5 Jun 1954. Emplaned 28 Jun 1954 to fly to Japan. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 1 Jul 1954. TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC, 12 Oct 1954. Promoted Lieutenant, 5 Sep 1955. Emplaned 16 Apr 1956 on RNZAF Hastings in Japan for RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai Air Base Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 299 days. SOS Emergency Force and TSFD to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZASC, 23 Jun 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Wainuiomata 20 Sep 2014. |
| WILLIAMS, James | 208840 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 19/10/2054 | Farm Labourer from Whanganui. Previous service during WWII in 2 NZEF. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.14, p.106. 805222 Private James Williams served in the Maori Battalion. Next-of-Kin Mr P Williams (father) Kukutai, Makirikiri. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements 14 or 15 Oct 1952. Emplaned Wellington 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Embarked Sasebo 16 Mar 1953 for a two-to three-day sea trip to Korea. Entered Korea about 19 Mar 1953. Not sure to which NZ transport he was posted. Travelled by boat from Pusan to Japan and emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings. Travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island and Townsville to deplane Auckland 19 Oct 1954. The RTNZ Roll shows he came back to NZ as a Sergeant and went to Henley in the South Island. His mother Mrs Ngatai living in Waitotara was his Next of Kin. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Dec 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3388 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Kai Iwi, Whanganui. |
| WILLIAMS, John | 12647 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Landore, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK, 21 Aug 1924. Before joining the Royal Navy completed a five-year Bricklayer's Apprenticeship. Served in the Royal Navy (Service Number D/JX418420) from 30 Dec 1942 to 24 Jun 1946. He commenced his service as an Ordinary Seaman in Raleigh (stone frigate) 30 Dec 1942–and was then drafted to Drake for further training. He served in Forth (submarine depot ship) 24 Mar 1943–and advanced to Able Seaman on 30 Nov 1943. He returned to Drake briefly 7–30 Jun 1944 and was drafted to Venus (destroyer) on 1 Jul 1944. This time she was deployed in the Channel then re-joined the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow. On Sep 1944 Venus was part of the escort for Russian convoy JW60 and arrived at Kola Inlet. She was part of the escort for the returning convoy RA60 and arrived at Loch Ewe on 3 Oct. Later she was involved as part of the screen for Implacable (carrier) attacks on Bardufoss airfield (Norway) in in Nov for carrier attacks on German forces in Trondheim. In Feb Venus was prepared for service with the British Eastern Fleet and travelled via the Mediterranean to India and Ceylon. Venus took part in bombardments on Sabang (Sumatra), Andaman Islands and in searching and the action with four other destroyers against the Japanese cruiser Haguro and the destroyer Kamakaze sinking the Harugo in the Malacca Strait. Venus returned to the UK after the surrender of Japanese forces in Singapore and he finished his RN service in Drake on 24 Jun 1946. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, Burma Star, War Medal 1939–45. Enlisted in the RNZN for five years with the option of discharge in New Zealand or in the UK on completion of engagement. Drafted to Taupo 27 Jul 1951 and sailed from Auckland 29 Jul 1951 for service on the west coast of Korea to 26 Jan 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from the RNZN and enlisted in the NZ Army on 23 Apr 1957. Posted to RNZAOC Northern District Vehicle Depot, Sylvia Park. Sent on an All-Arms Basic Recruits Type-B course at Waiouru. Appeared this did not meet his expectations as he requested his discharge and was discharged on payment on 5 Jan 1958. Died Onehunga, 30 Sep 1995 aged 71 years. |
| WILLIAMS, John Lawrence | 211381 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 08/05/2056 | Previous service during WWII in 2 NZEF. His name is shown in 2 NZEF Embarkation Roll Vol.3, p.156 as a member of the 3rd Echelon. As 27878 Sapper John Lawrence Williams 17 Railway Operating Company, Porter from Dannevirke. Next-of-kin Mr L Williams (father) Woodville. Enlisted in Kayforce 17th Reinforcements during Jun 1954. Emplaned 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings aircraft at RNZAF Whenuapai for travel via Sydney, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima and Japan. Deplaned Japan 14 Oct 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 5 May 1956 and flew via Guam, Manus Island and Brisbane to deplane Auckland 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jul 1956. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3389 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Woodville. |
| WILLIAMS, Joseph | 13634 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Napier 22 Apr 1934. Employed as a butcher before he entered the RNZN as an Ordinary Seaman on 17 May 1951. His training was conducted in Tamaki and he was then drafted to Bellona 5 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17 Nov 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Jan 1953 and was then drafted to Pukaki on 19 Mar 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for service in SE Asian and in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 but he remained in her until 7 Nov 1954. He then served in Philomel and was drafted to Bellona on 21 Jul 1955 and was part of the ship’s company when she was returned to the UK. Many of Bellona’s crew went to Royalist when she was commissioned and served in the Suez affair in 1956 returning to NZ via South Africa. Back in NZ he served in Black Prince 1 Apr 1957–8 Apr 1958 and then in Stawell until his discharge from the RNZN on 21 Apr 1960. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded or entitled NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. He returned to Napier after discharge. |
| WILLIAMS, Koromiko Michael | 709299 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Levin on 6 May 1933. Employed as an apprentice moulder before he entered the RNZN on 10 Mar 1952 as an Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona 21 Jun 1952. Served in Philomel and was then drafted to Kaniere on 2 Mar 1953 and sailed the same day from Auckland bound for Korean waters. Advanced to Able Seaman on 14 Jul 1954. Kaniere RTNZ on 2 Mar 1954. He then served in Philomel and was sent to HMAS Watson 8 Oct–24 Dec 1954 for further training. He later served in Philomel, Tamaki, Hawea and Rotoiti. Discharged from the RNZN on 22 Jun 1961 to join the Army. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Any awards for his army service are not currently known. |
| WILLIAMS, Lawrence Anthony | 208829 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Came from Linwood, Christchurch. Enlisted in the Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by Qantas or BCPA via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Auckland 8 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3390 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Christchurch. |
| WILLIAMS, Leslie Thomas | 206222 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 17/12/2051 | Born Wellington on 15 Dec 1928. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. ETD Iwakuni 10 Dec 1951 for RTNZ for compassionate reasons and flew to Sydney Australia. Sailed from Sydney in MV Wanganella and disembarked at Wellington on 17 Dec 1951. Served overseas one year 6 days. Returned to his mother’s home in Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. Some years later he was employed as a Security Guard but the company for whom he worked is not known. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Jan 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Wellington in Nov 2000. Died at the Home for War Veterans at Levin on 8 Jan 2013 aged 84 years. |
| WILLIAMS, Malcolm John | 13960 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 2 | RNZN | 19/07/2054 | 23/07/2055 | Born Ealing, London UK on 9 Apr 1933. Malcolm attended Wembley Hill Secondary Modern School before he came to New Zealand. He was a machinist for Commercial Cleaners at the Public Hospital, Nelson. Entered the RNZN on 17 Mar 1953 as a Radio Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki and Philomel and he was sent to HMAS Cerberus 7 Jan–24 Jun 1952 for further training in his trade. On RTNZ he was drafted on 25 Jun 1952 to Bellona where he served until 11 Jan 1953. He advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 27 Sep 1952. He then served in Philomel and then in Tamaki until drafted on 17 Jun 1954 to Kaniere. Nearly a month after being drafted to Kaniere she sailed on 19 Jul 1954 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. While in Korean waters she served mainly on patrols and escorts as part of the British Fleet. Kaniere RTNZ and arrived in Auckland on 23 Jul 1955. He remained in Kaniere until drafted to Black Prince 19 Jan–31 May 1956. He also served in Tamaki, Lachlan and Philomel (advanced to Acting Leading Electrical Mechanician on 19 Feb 1958) before being sent again to HMAS Cerberus 7 Mar 1958–30 Jan 1959. Back in NZ he was drafted to Black Prince 18 Feb 1959–27 Apr 1960. His final service was in Philomel from where he was DEE 28 Dec 1960. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Massey | 211358 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 19/02/2056 | The initial information for this man came from his NZ Army Personal Record Card. Enlisted in Kayforce circa 16 Mar 1954 and was granted the rank of Driver in the RNZASC. Emplaned 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued from there to Japan by Qantas deplaning Iwakuni 31 Jul 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. M/O from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 5 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Mar 1955. RTNZ by air from Japan and deplaned Auckland 19 Feb 1956. Served overseas one year 177 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1956 and posted to TF unit. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3391 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Maurice Lantie | 206105 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/08/2053 | Born Dannevirke on 20 Apr 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. Embarked Wellington 30 Jul 1946 on HMT Chitral and disembarked Japan on 19 Aug 1946. (654416, Private, Infantry Corps. Labourer from Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Williams, Petone. Served in 22 Bn and also NZ Tokyo Bn and was promoted to Corporal on 4 Nov 1947. Also served on NZ Provost Coy but was TSFD back to RNZ Inf Corps 16 Jul 1948. Embarked for RTNZ on 26 Nov 1948 and disembarked Auckland on 11 Dec 1948. Served on this deployment two years 328 days. Discharged from Jayforce 10 Feb 1949. Car upholsterer at Ford Motors Lower Hutt. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950 at Linton Camp. Most of his training was held in Waiouru Camp where he was posted to 16 Fd Regt and was promoted Lance Bombardier–Temporary Bombardier on 9 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. He served in 163 Bty and moved forward with the battery. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp 7–10 Jul 1951 and was re-admitted 13–31 Jul 1951. On discharge from hospital TSFD to X(ii) List. M/I to NZ Base HQ and strait onto NZRTU 1 Oct 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 10 Jan 1952 and M/I to this unit on 15 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 16 Jun 1952 but reverted to Bombardier but was granted Acting Sergeant rank 21 Jul 1952. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 24 Jun 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 16 Jul 1952 or RTNZ on furlough via Australia and deplaned from a Teal at Wellington on 19 Jul 1952. Attached FAP Area 5 on deplanement. Granted 28 days leave. Attached FAP Waiouru Camp 17 Aug 1952 then to HQ CMD 27 Aug. Emplaned on Teal flight 1 Sep 1952 Auckland to Sydney. Deplaned Japan 4 Sep 1952 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on deplanement and was posted to 16 Fd Regt 18 Sep 1952. Re-entered Korea 19 Sep 1952. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 30 Oct 1952 until 3 May 1953 when he returned to 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZRTU 16 Jul 1953 as an instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 Aug 1953 for RTNZ as an instructor and deplaned Wellington 5 Aug 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Attached FAP Area 5 and remained on pay as medical grading deferred for report on investigation. Served overseas in Korea 2 years 197 days. Discharged 12 Dec 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Applied for entry into Regular Force but withdrew application. |
| WILLIAMS, Mervyn Geoffrey (Geoff) | 13179 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Foxton on 6 Nov 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN on 13 Oct 1949 as an Ordinary Telegraphist but soon changed to Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona from 30 Sep 1950 for his first sea service. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 1 Feb 1951 and completed his service in this ship on 14 Jan 1952. Served in the Fairmile HDMLs for almost a year and was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and onto Hong Kong. Served mainly on the Korean west coast on patrols and escort tasks. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Served in Kiwi for about six months in 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. DEE 5 Nov 1955. Living at Opunake in 2002. Took holy orders and became an ordained priest. Served on the Opunake RSA as Secretary / Treasurer for 14 years. Awarded Gold Star by the RSA. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Mervyn James | 203765 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Pukekohe 17 Dec 1925. Linesman, Whangarei. Previous service in RNZAF during 1945. Also served in BCOF Japan 1946–47. (650186 Trooper, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Farm hand from Devonport. Next-of-kin Mrs J.R. Williams (mother) Te Kohanga. Enlisted in KMB during late Jun 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Signalman attached to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat deplaning Auckland 2 Aug 1952. Served overseas oner year 235 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Morris Alan | 208258 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 25/04/2052 | Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Served in RNZASC. His name is listed in Return Embarkation Roll No.59 with ETD from Iwakuni 23 Apr 1951. Note states Medical and 6 months detention by Field General Court Martial. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 Apr 1952 for RTNZ via Sydney. Deplaned NZ on 25 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Forwarding address to Greymouth. Discharged 19 Sep 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.3393 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his address in Gisborne. Died 7 Dec 1988. Buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch. |
| WILLIAMS, Nehu Moana (Ned) | 204418 | Lance Bombardier | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 23/12/2052 | 17/07/2054 | Born Paeroa 26 Dec 1929. Employed as a wireman for Post & Telegraph Department in Paeroa. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura Camp on 18 Apr 1952. Training for Korea was in Papakura Camp and he was sent to Waiouru for Corps Training. Emplaned Auckland 23 Dec 1952 on Teal flying boat Awatere for passage to Sydney and to Japan by Qantas or BCPA deplaning Iwakuni 27 Dec 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 27 Dec 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 31 Dec 1952. Entered Korea 2 Jan 1953 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt 3 Jan. Employed as Driver operator in 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon 16 Aug–12 Sep 1953 and then returned to 16 Fd Regt. The course subjects included Battery Charging, Radio Transmission procedures, Line Laying and Aerials. Regarded as a “Very hard worker and willing to learn in all subjects.” Attached FAP a second time to CATC Inchon 14 Feb–7 Mar 1954 for further training in his appointment. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 15 Apr 1954 and to Lance Bombardier on 11 Jun 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 15 Jun 1954 and M/I to Base HQ on 19 Jun 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ and discharge on 17 Jul 1954. Deplaned Auckland on 23 Jul 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 213 days. SOS Kayforce 19 Sep 1954. Posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3394 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Paeroa. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Died Te Aroha West, 13 Dec 2003 aged 74 years. |
| WILLIAMS, Patrick Gordon | 206832 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 24/03/2054 | Born Pukehou, Hawkes Bay on 25 Sep 1927. He was a farmer employed on Mangakuri Station at Otane. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Linton Camp on 2 Feb 1952. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland to travel to Sydney. Continued by civil air flight and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and entered Korea both on 21 Jul 1952. Served in 163 Bty HQ. He applied for Correspondence School material so he could study for School Certificate English, History, Geography and Mathematics. Admitted to 60 Indian Fd Amb but his record does not show when or how for how long he was in hospital. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 16 Feb 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 29 Feb 1954. Embarked 24 Mar 1954 at Kobe, Japan on SS Changsha (one of 12 on this ship) for return to Sydney and completed the journey by Teal flight deplaning Wellington 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 285 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Nov 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medical Grading deferred and remained on pay. Admitted Napier Public Hospital 29 Jul 1954 with recurrence of Malaria. Discharged from Hospital 29 Jul 1954. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of the Army was provided to the Hastings RSA giving a brief of his service in Korea so Patrick could become a member of the RSA. Died Havelock North on 14 Apr 2008 aged 81 years. |
| WILLIAMS, Robert Edward | 814161 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 24/04/2054 | Born Lyttelton 2 Dec 1932. He was a sheep farmer at Governor’s Bay. Enlisted in the 1st intake of CMT on 9 May 1950 with the Service No 208651 (available to be re allocated) and served in 11 Coast Regt (CD Coast Arty Trg Bty at Palmer Head) as a Gunner. While still serving in the TF enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Christchurch on 20 Feb 1952 and was issued the Service No 814161 which was used throughout his Korean service. His training was mainly done in Burnham Camp. Posted to RNZA on 27 Mar 1952. Emplaned 22 Jul 1952 at Wellington on Teal flight Ararangi to Sydney and continued to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 25 Jul 1952. M/I to NZ Reinf Trg Unt on deplanement. Entered Korea and was posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 29 Jul 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 21 Mar 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base on 24 Mar 1954. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on the troopship New Australia at Kure, Japan, bound for Australia. Completed journey to NZ on Teal flight deplaning at Wellington on 24 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 277 days, SOS Kayforce 28 Jun 1954 and posted to a TF unit. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3396 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Lyttelton. Died Oxford, Canterbury 8 May 2017 aged 84 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM which had been unclaimed by May 2017. His family was advised his closest next of kin could apply for these with but had to be supported by the birth, death or marriage certificated to prove the family link to Robert Williams. |
| WILLIAMS, Robert Gordon | 204593 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/03/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Dannevirke 11 Oct 1929. Had completed 2 ½ years previous service in the Army and reached the rank of Lance Bombardier. Employed as a taxi driver for Checker Cars Hamilton. Attested in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952 and was trained mainly in Papakura Camp with exercises in Tihoi Camp to the southwest of Lake Taupo. Emplaned 3 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA. Deplaned Iwakuni 7 Mar 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA on 10 Mar 1953 and M/I to his unit on 12 Mar 1953. Entered Korea on 12 Mar 1953. Employed as a Troop Artificer and was promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 10 Dec 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 May 1954 and to Bombardier on 22 Aug 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 22 Aug 1954 and M/I to NZ Base HQ on 26 Aug 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned 12 Sep 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 194 days. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Nov 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3397 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Claudelands Hamilton but was returned to Base Records (now Personal Archives) where it remains to this day. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Attested for service in the RF 18 Apr 1963 on a three-year engagement as an Infantryman Basic but was soon reclassified to Gunner Basic and posted to 16 Fd Regt. Discharged 25 Dec 1963 ceasing to meet Army physical standards. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Robert Rees | 203766 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Christchurch 6 Jun 1925. He was a Post & Telegraph linesman at Whangarei. He was attested in Auckland as a Gunner on 29 Aug 1950 and was trained in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 5 Oct 1950. Posted to Active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in 161 Bty as a Field Regiment Signaller. Apprehended in an area he was not permitted to attend picture show. He had some further troubles with military law resulting in detention. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 25 May 1952 and remained on the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Australia deplaning from a Teal flight in Wellington on 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 153 days. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Aug 1952. His Kayforce Discharge Cert was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Christchurch but was returned to Base Records on 23 Sep 1957 where it remains today. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later issued with NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Robert Urquhart | 206104 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 19/07/2052 | Born Dannevirke 10 Jul 1923. Previous service in 2 NZEF during WWII with Service No 456926. Also served in RNZN with Service No NZ13075 reaching the rate of Leading Stoker. Employed as a carpenter for the Rehab Department, Masterton. On his application for service in Kayforce he gave his previous service in the Army in 40 Bty, 37 Fd Regt [sic]. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. After training in Linton and Waiouru Camps he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. While serving in Korea he was advised on 17 Apr 1951 that he had been awarded £5 10 shillings prize money for some service he had while in the RNZN. M/O from 16 Fd Regt and was attached FAP to NZRTU on a Driver Operator (radio) Course on 4 Dec 1951 and returned to 16 Fd Regt on 7 May 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 25 Jun 1952. Emplaned 16 Sep 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing the journey on Teal flight from Sydney deplaning at Wellington at 7.30am on 19 Jul 1952. Served overseas one year 223 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Sep 1952. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM but has not claimed these awards. Died 1991 aged 67 or 68 years. Buried Mangatera Cemetery, SH2, Dannevirke. |
| WILLIAMS, Ronald David (Ron) | 11509 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 28/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Whanganui 17 Oct 1926. Previous service in the RNZAF from 12 May 1946 to 6 Feb 1947. Enlisted in the RNZN on 15 Mar 1947 as an Ordinary Telegraphist but this was quickly changed to Ordinary Seaman. After initial training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona 2 Oct 1948 to 1 Aug 1949 during which time he advanced to Able Seaman. Served in Kiwi and attended two courses at HMAS Rushcutter. Drafted to Taupo 15 Aug 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Aug 1951 for service in Korean waters. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 6 May 1951 but reverted to Able Seaman 7 Oct 1952. Taupo RTNZ and arrived in Auckland 21 Oct 1952. Saw out his time at Philomel and was DEE 14 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Auckland, 12 Jul 2012, aged 85 years. |
| WILLIAMS, Stanley Francis (Stan) | 206425 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt RHQ | RNZA | 15/06/2051 | 18/02/2053 | Born Wellington on 19 Mar 1929. Self-employed builder. Enlisted in Whanganui on 27 Feb 1951 in Kayforce 2nd Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 15 Jun 1951 on Teal flight to Sydney then travelled by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure on 29 Jul 1951, M/I to NZRTU the same day. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp on 27 Aug 1951 and was discharged 1 Dec 1951 Spent two and a half months in 29 General Hospital in Kure (British) and had numerous operations on his right hand after cutting his fingers with a carving knife. M/O to NZRTU 4 Jan 1952. M/O from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 25 Jan and M/I to this unit on 28 Jan 1952. Entered Korea on 27 Jan 1952. Posted to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Served with 16 Fd Regt wherever it moves. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 18 Jan 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned Wellington on 18 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 250 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 May 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Whanganui in 1996. Later awarded NZOSM (16 Jul 2002), NZDSM (5 Jul 11) and KWSM (25 Jul 2001). The Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal appear to have been sold in London. Died peacefully in Rotorua 1 Jun 2022 aged 83 years. (Published by Whanganui Chronicle 4 Jun 2022.) |
| WILLIAMS, Trevor | 208294 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/06/2053 | Born Nelson on 1 Sep 1928. He was a cadet in the Nelson College Cadet Unit for two years. Chainman with State Hydro Works at Nelson. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Born Nelson on 1 Sep 1928. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951 and was posted to C Platoon 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Committed several disciplinary episodes. AWOL for almost two days 2–4 Jun 1953 just before he was due to leave Korea. Committed to NZ Base Camp Guard House and remained on the NZ Roll 5 Jun 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 20 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni on 20 Jun 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 325 days. Died Nelson, 10 Dec 1953 after discharge. Medals sent to his mother at Matai Valley, Nelson in Sep 1954. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, Ulric del Hermit | 0 | Mr | Attached NZ Base HQ | Concert Party | 28/01/2053 | 21/03/2053 | Born Havelock on 3 Dec 1921. Entertainer, Concert Party. Served during WWII as an entertainer and in the Public Relations role. Embarked 11 Aug 1943 and RTNZ 2 Dec 1944. Embarked 20 Jan 1945 and RTNZ 15 Nov 1945. Embarked 29 May 1946 for travel to Japan to meet with the New Zealand Forces in Jayforce and RTNZ 5 Jul 1947 from this last tour with the NZ Broadcasting Unit. Held rank of Honorary Lieutenant but was not commissioned. Led the 1953 Concert Party. While travelling to Korea he felt that the weight restriction was too severe as he had to share with other members of the entertainment team two saxophones, a clarinet, guitar, two ventriloquists dolls and a piano accordion. |
| WILLIAMS, William | 204594 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/02/2053 | 12/09/2054 | Born Ahimia Manaia, Thames on 3 Dec 1921. This date has an addition in pencil 3 Sep 1921. His service record has both place names for birthplace. Served for four and a half years in 2 NZEF leaving NZ on 31 Mar 1944 with the 11th Reinforcements 2nd Section. Service No 80244, Private, 28 (Maori) Battalion. RTNZ 23 Jan 1946. He sailed from Italy with the 5 NZ Brigade to serve as occupying force in Japan and RTNZ on 23 Jan 1946. Discharged from 2 NZEF Mar 1946. He was employed as a driver for Public Works Department, Mangakino. Attested for Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952 at Hamilton. After training in Papakura and Burnham Camps he emplaned on 12 Feb 1953 at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by civil air. Entered Japan 14 Feb 1953. Entered Korea 23 Feb 1953. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 22 Mar 1953. Served mainly in the armistice area. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 8 Sep 1954 and deplaned Auckland 12 Sep 1954. Served overseas one year 213 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Nov 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal, Korea and UN Korea Medals (despatched Apr 1953). Entitled to NZOSM, NZSM 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLIAMS, William Athol (Bill) | 206833 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Pukehou, Hawkes Bay on 20 Sep 1928. Enlisted in Kayforce about Sep 1951. Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland. Travelled by air to Korea via Sydney, Guam Iwakuni then to Korea. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 20 Apr 1953. Served in the Nangen-Ni and Sok-Chong to Sang Ni area. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. RTNZ on 1 Jan 1953 to attend an OCTU which he passed. Re-embarked for Korea 8 Apr 1953. Deplaned Iwakuni 11 Apr 1953 and was re-posted to 16 Fd Regt. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney and by Teal flying boat from Sydney to Auckland. Was not prepared to serve for another year in Korea to wait for a vacancy for promotion to commissioned rank. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Havelock North in 2004. Died Havelock North 21 Jun 2017 aged 88 years. |
| WILLIAMS, William Perver (Bill) | 12542 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Hastings on 5 Sep 1932. Enlisted in the RNZN in the 15th Class of Boys as Boy 2nd Class on 11 Nov 1948. Changed to Boy Telegraphist on 7 Apr 1950. After training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 10 May 1950–13 Aug 1951. Advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 5 Jul 1950. Posted to Waiouru 14 Aug 1951 and onto Irirangi on 30 Oct 1951. Advanced to Telegraphist on 5 Jun 1951. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 4 Aug 1952. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, Cairns, Hong Kong and Kure to Pusan. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea near 38th Parallel. Served in the ship's communications section. Action station was the emergency communication area at the stern of the ship. Hawea RTNZ via Hong Kong and Cairns to Auckland arriving 29 Aug 1953. He then served in Irirangi. Drafted on 28 Apr 1955 to Pukaki and sailed from Auckland on the same day. He RTNZ arriving Auckland on 21 May 1956 from Korea from his second trip Pukaki was next involved in providing transport to VIPs at Noumea and on a short Island cruise. Served in Malayan waters during the Emergency. DEE 13 Aug 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM (R) and KWSM. On discharge went to live at Otane, Hawkes Bay. Living at Leeston in 2004. |
| WILLIAMS, William Rawle (Bill) | 11887 | Lieutenant | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Gisborne 10 Apr 1924. Regular serviceman. Served in RNZN 1942–70. Commenced training in the UK in Jan 1943. Appointed to Jamaica (cruiser) Feb–Sep 1943 and was involved in the action against the German pocket battleship Scharnhorst. Advanced from Cadet to Midshipman. Also served in King George V, Ramillies, Zambezi and Fraserburgh (minesweeper) where he advanced to Acting Sub-Lieutenant on 1 May 1945 and had an additional duty at Staff Officer 15 Minesweeper Flotilla. Between late Jun 1945 and Oct 1945 he served in Braganza (shore base in Bombay, now Mumbai). He returned to Britain and advanced to Sub-Lieutenant on 1 Oct 1945 while in Cook. Appointed to Alacrity (sloop) on 9 Apr 1946 and was promoted Lieutenant on 1 Feb 1946. He was shown in Philomel 8 Nov–15 Dec 1946 but this appears more as an accounting point as he was appointed to Bellona 16 Nov 1946–10 Mar 1949 and was in her on the delivery voyage to NZ. He was waiting in Philomel for passage to the UK to attend training courses at the RN Naval Warfare School Dryad. He was then appointed to Glory (aircraft carrier) 6 Feb–24 Sep 1950 and then returned to Dryad, then to Maori and in Nov 1950 was back in Philomel in NZ. Appointed to Hawea on 22 Jan 1951 as Navigating Officer and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 for service in Korea. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 via Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. He Later served in Lachlan, Black Prince where he was promoted Lieutenant Commander on 1 Feb 1954. Further service was completed in Wakefield, Later Commander. Retired from Defence HQ 1 Dec 1970 and was placed on the RNZN Retired List. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Also awarded Naval GSM (M). Living in Wellington in 2002. Died Wellington 14 Nov 2008 aged 86 years. |
| WILLIAMSON, Alan John | 13085 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Birmingham, Warwickshire, UK, 26 Oct 1923. Enlisted in the RN on 6 Oct 1942 as an Ordinary Telegraphist under the provisions of The National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939. After initial training in Royal Arthur he served in Scotia, Mercury (the RN Signals School) and was then drafted to Nile (Sphinx) 30 May–23 Jun 1943 in Egypt and then returned to Mercury on 24 Jun 1943. He advanced to Telegraphist on 5 Jul 1943. He then served in Carisbrooke Castle (corvette) and then Berkeley Castle (corvette) both operating from Orlando, a World War II shore establishment and gunnery school at Greenock, Scotland, between 10 Sep 1944 and 26 May 1945. He then went back to Mercury and then to Victory III (18 Jan–20 May 1946) where he served in Flowerdown which was a Y Station mainly tasked with intercepting Italian, Japanese, German, French and Russian Naval high-frequency Morse communications. He was released from the RN on 20 May 1946. Awarded the 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. He entered the RNZN at Maori (London) on 17 Jul 1949 as a Telegraphist. On arrival in NZ he served in Lachlan, Waiouru and Irirangi and was drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korean waters. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953. The remainder of his engagement was served in Irirangi and Philomel. DEE 16 Jul 1954. He was awarded the Korea Medal and the UN Korea Medal and later entitled to the NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Wellington 22 Aug 1985 aged 62 years. |
| WILLIAMSON, Colin | 203936 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 30/08/2052 | Born Te Kuiti 29 Aug 1929. Stock clerk for G.W. Versoe Co, Ltd at Hamilton. Enlisted in KMB at Auckland on 10 Sep 1950. After training in Papakura and Waiouru Camps he embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as gun number in 161 Bty. He served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Detailed for escort duties at Seoul Guard Room 23–25 May 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt, RNZA to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 5 Aug 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Aug 1952 for RTNZ and discharge via Guam, Port Moresby to Australia and deplaned Auckland 30 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 29 Nov 1952. Served overseas one year 256 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3402 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Frankton Junction, Hamilton. Living Hamilton circa 2000. Died at the Waikato Hospice, Hamilton 17 May 2015 aged 86 years. |
| WILLIAMSON, George Francis | 206728 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 19/04/2052 | 20/11/2053 | Born Waipukurau 18 Jun 1929. Labourer from Takapau. Enlisted 10 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His initial training was completed in Linton Camp and he was sent to Burnham Camp for driver training. Emplaned as a Driver on 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight (Ararangi) from Wellington. Deplaned Iwakuni 22 Apr 1952. Travelled by boat from Sasebo on three-day voyage to Pusan and entered Korea on 27 Apr 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC. Served mainly in the armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington. Served overseas one year 221 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3403 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Waipukurau. Died Waipukurau 24 Apr 1986 aged 57 years. Buried Waipukurau Cemetery |
| WILLIAMSON, John Frederick | 208259 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 18/03/2053 | Born Lincoln, England 13 Oct 1928. Previous service in the Merchant Navy. Painter for Williamson Construction Coy, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force at Christchurch 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Temporary Corporal while employed as Ships Quartermaster section (Canteen Assistant) while en-route to Japan. Wahine ran aground off Masela Island north of Darwin. After rescue from Wahine was taken to Darwin and flown to Japan. Entered Japan from Darwin 23 Aug 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and served in G Troop, Signals, attached to 16 Fd Regt. M/I from 1 Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ ROLL 9 Feb 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 14 Mar 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned 18 Mar 1953 at Wellington from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 230 days. Applied to join the Regular Force but withdrew his application. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 14 May 1953. Also awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Living in Picton circa 2000. Died Christchurch 23 Nov 2011 aged 83 years. Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley Christchurch. |
| WILLIAMSON, Maurice John | 206834 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 17/03/2054 | Born Te Kuiti 16 Dec 1930. Factory hand from Kaupokonui, South Taranaki. Enlisted Wellington 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training for Korea was conducted in Linton Camp. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952. Posted to Composite Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy RNZASC. Attached to 56 Coy, Royal Canadian ASC from 10 May–24 Jul 1953 on ammunition detail duties. Returned to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 5 Aug 1953 and to Temporary Corporal 23 Dec 1953 while holding the appointment of Clerk in the Composite Platoon. Regarded as conscientious soldier. Promoted Substantive Corporal 9 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Mar 1954 and deplaned Auckland 17 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 247 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Apr 1954 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Served overseas one year 247 days. Living in New Plymouth in 1996. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3404 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Kaupokonui, South Taranaki. Died New Plymouth 3 Jul 2021 aged 90 years. |
| WILLIAMSON, Robert Erroll | 970601 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/08/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Bluff on 31 Jul 1931. Employed as a fisherman in Bluff. Served in 7th intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Otago Southland Regt. Enlisted in Kayforce Eighth Reinforcements at Invercargill on 14 Apr 1953. After training in Burnham and Papakura for Korea he emplaned on Teal flight from Wellington to Sydney and continued by civil air. Entered Japan 30 Aug 1953. He was in the NZRTU in Japan before he left for Korea on 24 Sep 1953 sailing from Sasebo to Pusan. Entered Korea 28 Sep 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 28 Sep 1953. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch. Served overseas one year 89 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to TF Unit. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Died Invercargill 1 Aug 1999 aged 68 years. |
| WILLIAMSON, William Henry | 204286 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 03/05/2052 | 18/09/2052 | Born San Francisco 21 Sep 1925. Served in NZ Signals Corps Northern Depot 2 Sep 1940 to 13 May 1941. Served in RNZN with Service No 2772 during WWII from 14 May 1941 to 5 Apr 1946. Discharged as Leading Seaman. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement Draft on 10 Jan 1952 Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Korea by air via Sydney, Darwin, Manila and Iwakuni Japan. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt, Also served in NZ Base HQ. Emplaned Iwakuni 15 Sep 1953 for compassionate RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Auckland 18 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Oct 1952. Posted to TF Signals unit to complete his obligations. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3406 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to his given address in Mt Roskill, Auckland. Returned to Mt Roskill, Auckland. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILLISON, Ross Huia | 13202 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Te Awamutu on 26 Jul 1930. From a list supplied by Ronald McMillan. Employed as a labourer before he entered the RNZN as a probationary Electrician's Mate on 12 Jan 1950. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Philomel on 10 May 1950 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class on 12 Jan 1950 which gave his seniority from the date be entered the RNZN. Drafted to Bellona (cruiser) on 17 Oct 1950 and advanced to Electrical Mechanician 1st Class on 12 Jan 1951. Served in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952. Hawea sailed form Auckland on 4 Aug 1952 to serve in Korean waters. She RTNZ on 28 Aug 1953. After his service in Korea he was again drafted to Bellona on 3 Nov 1953. He served in Philomel 8 Nov 1954 until he was DEE on 25 Jan 1956. In Jun 1956 after he had completed six years of service in the RNZN he received a notice regarding his availability for training under the Military Training Act 1949. The Naval Response was that he was to be taken on the books of HMNZS Ngaponga and discharged immediately to the Naval Reserve “Training Completed”. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to the NZDSM. He later joined the Police Force. Died Rotorua 14 Dec 2007 aged 77 years. |
| WILLITTS, Edwin James | 204285 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 12/11/2053 | Born Papakura 20 Oct 1930. Carpenter for Mr J.S. Hogan at Papatoetoe before enlisting as a Kayforce Replacement in Papakura on 30 Jan 1952. His training was mainly conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned 19 Apr 1952 as a Gunner at Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney Australia. Travelled the rest of the journey to Iwakuni, on Qantas flight via Darwin, Manila to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Gun Number 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 4 Sep 1952 and two months later promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 22 Nov 1952 while holding the appointment of Battery Commander's Assistant. Attached FAP to CATC, Inchon 29 Mar–19 Apr 1953. Completed the course with a report that he “…was a good above average all round signaller and NCO, He has shown himself to be keen and willing to learn.” Expressed a wish to become a signals instructor. Promoted Bombardier 1 Jul 1953. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 12–18 Aug 1953 then returned to 1hus unit. M/O 16 Fd Regt, RNZA to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni on 7 Nov 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 12 Nov 1953. SOS Kayforce 9 Jan 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas for one year 208 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NSDefSM and KWSM. Enlisted in 1 Hawkes Bay Regt, Territorial Force for three years from 25 Nov 1959–28 Nov 1963. Died Papakura, 7 Jul 1995 in his 65th year. |
| WILLMORE, Richard | 13716 | Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Heyheads, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, UK, on 26 Mar 1922. Entered the RN on 25 Nov 1942 as a Stoker 2nd Class with Service No C/KX 142430 in Royal Arthur. He then served in Cabot (shore station) and served briefly in Pembroke in 1943. Drafted to Uganda (light cruiser) 26 Apr 1943. He served in the South Atlantic and in May escorted RMS Queen Mary, carrying Winston Churchill and staff to Canada. In Jun Uganda was deployed to Gibraltar and then in Jul the Mediterranean. She took part in the invasion of Sicily and rescued 36 survivors from the Hospital ship Talamba after an air attack. In Sep she provided support for landings of the British 10 Corps at Salerno in Italy. Uganda was hit by a FX1400 glider bomb and was seriously damaged. Richard Willmore advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 25 Sep 1943. He stayed in Uganda during temporary repairs in Malta and then went in the ship for further repairs in the US Navy Yard at Charleston. He appears to have joined Cleopatra (light cruiser) on 21 Jul 1944 which was under repair in Philadelphia. She returned to Britain in Nov 1944 and had an upgrade of new radar eqpt and replacement of close Anti-Aircraft armament. He was drafted to Pembroke on 1 Mar 1945 and then served in Bellona 31 Mar 1945–19 Apr 1946. She was involved in providing protection of carriers conducting air strikes on shipping off Norway and joined as escort for Russian convoy JU66 and the return convoy RA66 from Kola Inlet. In Jun 1945 she visited Oslo to take part in the Victory Parade. Drafted to Pembroke 20 Apr 1946 and advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 1 Jun 1946. Drafted to Nizam 6 Jun 1946 which was attached to several shore bases up until 30 Jan 1947. He later served in Thisby, Tyne where he advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic (Temporary) on 1 Jun 1947, Liverpool (light cruiser), Triumph (heavy repair ship) 14 Oct 1947–21 Mar 1949, Ocean (carrier) and returned to Triumph. Granted ‘Free’ Release on 14 Sep 1951 to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Italy Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 15 Sep 1951 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic the next day. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel 18 Nov 1951–15 Jan 1953 then served in Black Prince 16 Jan 1953. Advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic (Local) on 23 May 1953 and then to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 27 Jul 1953. Black Prince attended the Royal Review at Spithead in the UK and returned to NZ. Back in NZ he served in Philomel where he advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on 15 Nov 1954 and in Lachlan and was drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955. He advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 18 Nov 1954. Pukaki sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 for service in SE Asia and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 21 May 1956. He served in Black Prince again 7 Aug 1956–7 Apr 1957 and was drafted on 8 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Engineering Division. She RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 but he remained in her until 13 Oct 1958–27 May 1959. He later served again in Tamaki and Royalist and advanced to Chief Mechanic (Engineer) on 18 Aug 1960. Discharged to RA on 24 Nov 1962. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. He remained in Auckland after discharge. |
| WILMSHURST, James Noel Roy | 675835 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/12/2054 | 19/02/2056 | Born Dunedin 28 Feb 1934. Shepherd for G.T. Bassett, Taratahi, Masterton. Served in Ninth intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in Support Coy, Wellington Regt, posted to Kayforce 27 Jul 1954. Enlisted in Kayforce at Masterton and attested in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings from Whenuapai 14 Dec 1954 and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Dec 1954. Entered Korea 7 Jan 1955. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on arrival in Korea. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Japan 13 Feb 1956 for RTNZ on compassionate grounds. Served overseas one year 68 days. Discharged 3 Apr 1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3408 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Wellington but was returned to Base Records (now NZDF Personnel Records) where it remains. |
| WILSON, Albert Boyce | 207839 | Sergeant | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born Dunedin? on 1 Oct 1922. Enlisted as a Gun Number 15 Dec 1941. Served in the Pacific theatre (Treasury Islands and New Caledonia) in 38 Fd Regt from 13 Jun 1943–17 Aug 1944. Served in 5 Field Regiment in Italy departing from NZ 5 Jan 1945 with 14th Reinforcements and returning to NZ on 10 Feb 1946 (Service No 446519). Served as Gun Number and driver. SOS 2 NZEF 27 Mar 1946. Clerk for Department of Agriculture at Dunedin. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 as Temporary Sergeant on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in operations from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Sergeant and served in Command Post as Operations assistant. From Jul 1951–Apr 1952 employed as an instructor on Technical Assistant and Officers courses at the Commonwealth Artillery Training Centre (CATC), at Kure, Japan. He, “…carried out the duties of TARA instructor with efficiency and diligence. His tact in dealing with officers and NCOs of the commonwealth Forces has been most creditable. His turnout and behaviour whilst on duty are beyond reproach.” Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 12 Apr 1952 and appointed Troop Sergeant Major 163 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 for RTNZ on furlough and deplaned Wellington on Teal flight from Sydney. Posted to Burnham Camp at completion of furlough. Did not return to Korea. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Dec 1952. Served overseas for Korean war one year 209 days. Applied for enlistment in Regular Force as Technical Assistant in 31 Bty 3 Fd Regt, Dunedin but withdrew his application. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3409 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin, 21 Jun 2000 aged 77 years. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WILSON, Albert John | 921112 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 12/08/2057 | Born Mosgiel 31 Dec 1932. Enlisted in Dunedin 10 Oct 1955 in Kayforce 20th Reinforcements (the last). Posted to RNZASC as a cook in Burnham on 1 Nov 1955. Emplaned Auckland 10 Jan 1956 and flew to Korea by RNZAF Hastings via Brisbane, Townsville, Momote Island (Papua New Guinea), Guam, Iwo Jima, Hiro, Japan, deplaning 13 Jan 1956. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Jan 1956. Travelled to Inchon by ship. Employed as a regimental cook, 10 Tpt Coy at Gloster Valley, then at Inchon. He appeared to have some problems accepting military law by which he forfeited pay in excess of £150. TSFD to the NZ Roll on 16 Jul 1957. RTNZ via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia on RNZAF Hastings deplaning Whenuapai 12 Aug 1957. Served overseas one year 216 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Nov 1957 and posted to the Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 216 days. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Living at Mosgiel in 2006. |
| WILSON, Alfred Karaka | 13616 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, on 24 Jul 1928. Employed as a clerical assistant before he entered the RNZN on 17 May 1951 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki and in Philomel he was drafted to Bellona on 15 Jan 1952. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 May 1952. He served in the Reserve Fleet from 16 Jan 1953–18 Aug 1953 firstly in Bellona then in Pukaki which was recommissioned and after modernisation and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 for Hong Kong and service in Korean waters with the British fleet. Pukaki RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954. Advanced to Acting Leading Stoker Mechanic on 10 Dec 1954. He then served in Philomel 24 Feb 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 19 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and advance to Leading Mechanician (Engineering) on 10 Dec 1955. He was one of the crew who sailed the ship to Britain to return her to the RN and came back to NZ in the newly commissioned Royalist. This return was to have been via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal but the Suez Crisis, but this voyage was altered and the ship came via South Africa. Back in NZ he served in Philomel and Tamaki and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 May 1958. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Jul–27 Aug 1958 and was involved in Nuclear Testing observation. He later served in Lachlan and Philomel where he advanced to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic on 1 May 1959. DEE 14 May 1959. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (NE), NZSSM (Nuclear Testing) and NZDSM. He later became a Prison Officer. |
| WILSON, Allan Lester | 13493 | Shipwright 3rd Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 27 Oct 1926. Entered the RNZN as a Stoker on 28 Sep 1950. After training in Tamaki and Philomel he was drafted to Bellona and served in Philomel, where he changed trade and Assistant Joiner 4th Class on 15 Dec 1952. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus for further training and advanced to Joiner 4th Class on 15 Dec 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel and his trade was changed to Acting Shipwright 4th Class on 8 Jul 1954. He served in Black Prince and advanced to Shipwright Artificer 4th Class on 8 Jul 1954 taking over from his previous rate. He then served in Philomel and Irirangi where he advanced to Shipwright Artificer 3rd Class on 15 Dec 1955. Drafted to Royalist on 10 Apr 1957 and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the second commission voyage to SE Asia and Korea. Served in the Artificer Division. RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 and served again in Philomel and Irirangi where he advanced to Shipwright Artificer 2nd Class on 15 Dec 1959. He later served in Endeavour, then Philomel where he advanced to Shipwright Artificer 1st Class on 1 Jan 1962. He saw further service in Lachlan, Philomel, Endeavour, COMAUCK, Tamaki and was discharged to RA on 27 Sep 1970. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), Naval LS&GC Medal (28 Sep 1965), NZDSM and PJM. |
| WILSON, Allan William Eyre | 970564 | Signalman | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 22/09/2054 | 10/08/2057 | Born Mussoorie, India, on 19 Jun 1931. Both his parents Geraldine Hilda and Cyril Eyre were Born India. HE attended Mt Albert Grammar School and was later a farmhand from Mangere East, Auckland. His brother 74703 Aircraftman 1st Class N.J. Wilson was serving in Ohakea, Allan was called up for service in the 5th intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 3 Armd Regt while awaiting acceptance into Regular Force. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Emplaned on 22 Sep 1954 on Teal flight at Auckland to Sydney and continued by air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 25 Sep 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZ Sigs to RNZASC on arrival in Japan to date 30 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 1 Oct 1954. Posted to A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Service extended by 12 months. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 16 Jul 1955 and was also employed as a Regimental Policeman. Appointed Chief Clerk NZ Tpt Platoon 15 May 1956. Posted to HQ NZ Kayforce as CClk on 24 Oct 1956 TSFD to NZ Roll 17 Jul 1957. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas two years 324 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Dec 1957. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WILSON, Arthur Alan | 106125 | Leading Signalman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Dunedin 26 Apr 1930. Entered the RNZN on 28 Jan 1953 as a Signalman and advanced to Acting Leading Signalman the following day. His initial introduction to the RNZN was conducted in Philomel. He was drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 for service in Korean waters. Kaniere served mainly on west coast Korean operations. She RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji. Discharged from RNZN 27 Jan 1955. Enlisted in the RNZNVR 1 Jan 1960. Discharged RNZNVR 26 Apr 1967 in the rate of Chief Signalman. Medals offered for sale May 1982. |
| WILSON, August | 208553 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Lyttelton on 18 Oct 1928. Boilermaker from Lyttelton. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement in Burnham on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on RMA Awatere flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni on 20 May 1952. Entered Korea on 25 May 1952. Posted to Easy Troop, 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt as a Gun Number. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 23 Feb 1953 and appointed 2i/c gun crew. Temporary Bombardier 17 Jun 1953. Temporary Sergeant 3 Aug 1953 and appointed Gun No.1, Easy Troop No.3 Gun. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Promoted Sergeant 15 Dec 1953. TSFD from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and placed on the NZ Roll on 18 Dec 1953. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 20 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney, then by Teal flying boat to deplane Evans Bay, Wellington, at 7.30am on 19 Feb 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Apr 1954. Served overseas one year 279 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3410 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Lyttelton. Died Christchurch 5 Dec 1998 aged 70 years. |
| WILSON, Bryan Anthony | 13388 | Ordinary Signalman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 19/03/2053 | Born Dunedin 1 Jun 1934. Attended Convent schools at Dunedin and Mosgiel. He was employed in clerical work before he entered RNZN on 15 Jun 1950 as Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class in Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti on 21 Nov 1951 and advanced to Ordinary Signalman on 1 Dec 1951. Rotoiti sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve in Korea. Served mainly on the Korean west coast. Advanced to Signalman on 1 Jan 1953. RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 but he stayed in the ship until 29 Jun 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Back in NZ he served in Irirangi and Philomel and served in Lachlan 22 Oct 1954–10 Jul 1955. Sent to HMAS Cerberus to attend a signals course 14Jul–23 Oct 1955. He later served in Philomel, Wakefield and Royalist 16 Oct 1956–16 Apr 1957. Discharged from RNZN on 10 Jun 1957–BNPS. Died in Dunedin, on 25 Jan 1997 aged 67 years. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM and is entitled to the NZDSM. |
| WILSON, Colin John | 208803 | Captain | NZ Base HQ Dent Sec | RNZDC | 10/12/2052 | 27/11/2054 | Born Wellington 18 Nov 1927. Travelled with Kayforce 4th Reinforcements. Dental surgeon, Wellington. Served in Kayforce 1952–54. Departed 10 Dec 1952 from Auckland on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Iwakuni, 13 Dec 1952. OC Dental Section 1953–54. Served on attachment to both 16 Fd Regt and 10 Tpt Coy. Also served at NZ Base, Japan. Captain of 1953 Kayforce Rugby Team on tour of Japan. Member of Commonwealth Rugby team 1954 Tour of Japan. Promoted Captain 1 Jun 1953. RTNZ by civil air. Struck off the strength of Kayforce 7 Feb 1955 and posted to the Reserve of Officers General List. Served in Territorial Force Mobile Dental Unit 1955–57. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. Living at Cambridge in Nov 2000. Died Cambridge 12 May 2016 aged 86 years. |
| WILSON, Donald Keith | 203918 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Napier 31 Dec 1936. Previous service in BCOF (Japan) second relief, Service No 812901 Private, HQ Base and in 22 NZ Battalion from 15 Jul 1947–11 Oct 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 12 Nov 1948. Farmhand from Titoki, Northland. Next-of-kin Mrs V.M. Wilson, Post Office, Titoki. Later Labourer at Portland Cement works. Enlisted in KMB at Auckland on 5 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde with the Main Body and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. TSFD from RNZA to RNZAMC 13 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 14 Apr 1952, Corporal 28 Jul 1952 and appointed Medical Orderly in 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 F Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 18 Jul 1952. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to Auckland deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 237 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3411 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Northland. |
| WILSON, Douglas (Doug) | 206412 | 2nd Lieutenant | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 24/11/2054 | Born Masterton 30 Nov 1925. Served in BCOF (Japan) 649653, Temporary Lance Corporal, 2 Battalion from 15 Jul 1947–10 Aug 1948. Labourer from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs C. Wilson, Masterton. He was a Carpenter at the time he enlisted in Kayforce at Masterton on 9 Feb 1951. He underwent training for Waiouru for Korean deployment. Emplaned as a Gunner at Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951. M/I to NZRTU 29 Jul–29 Aug 1951. Entered Korea 30 Aug 1951 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP to NZRTU for CATC Course 24 Apr–16 Jun 1952 and returned to 16 Fd Regt at end of course. M/O 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Jan 1953. RTNZ 18 Feb 1953. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1953. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. was involved with training in Waiouru then sent to Trentham to attend an officer selection board. M/I Army schools Waiouru to attend Officer Cadet Training Unit 22 Sep–14 Dec 1953. He was, “…the outstanding student on this course. He had plenty of practical experience which he applied intelligently to all subjects taught to him.” Re-emplaned 29 Dec 1953 as 2nd Lieutenant at Auckland for Korea 29 Dec 1953. M/I Reinforcement Training Unit, Japan on deplanement on 2 Jan 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 7 Jan 1954 and re-entered Korea. Admitted 25 Canadian FDS 17 Mar–4 Apr 1954. Fined £10 on 3 May 1954 for unlawfully using a military vehicle for his own purposes. Temporary Lieutenant, while employed as Troop Leader, 16 Fd Regt, 11 Aug 1954. Embarked Pusan on the ship New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 for RTNZ via Brisbane and by air from Brisbane to Auckland. Served in Korea two years 216 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 9 Jan 1955. Living at Masterton in Nov 2000. Died Masterton 8 Feb 2011 aged 76 years. |
| WILSON, Edwin Alfred (Alias JANE) | 13640 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Napier on 19 Dec 1935. Enlisted as Boy 2nd Class and underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 29 Nov 1951. Drafted to Bellona1951–53. Served briefly in Philomel and was drafted on 2 Feb 1953 to Kaniere which sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and onto Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Later served in Tamaki, Philomel, Stawell and was drafted to Endeavour 2 Jun 1957–1 Jun 1959. He may well have travelled twice to Antarctica during this period. He also served in Irirangi. He was sent to the UK to Maori 6 Apr 1960 and was a member in Otago on its delivery voyage to New Zealand from the UK. DEE on 18 Dec 1961. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Also awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Napier, 21 Feb 2002 in his 67th year. |
| WILSON, Edwin Lowry | 206591 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Taradale, Hastings, on 6 Nov 1929. Previous service in BCOF (Jayforce) 15 Jul–5 Oct 1948 aged 18. Possibly RTNZ when he was thought to be underage. Compulsory Military Service Trainee aged 20. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked Sasebo on 10 Sep and disembarked Pusan, Korea 12 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Did not adhere to R&SOs and paid for his indiscretions. Wounded in Action, gunshot wound in his right forearm 9 Mar 1953. Admitted to Brit Com Gen Hosp Kure but remained on the NZ Roll 6 Jun–19 Jun 1953. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 20 Jun 1953. Deplaned Wellington on 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas for one year 328 days. Area 7 to arrange Orthopaedic Specialist treatment for injury to his arm which was completed with physiotherapy in Hastings. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Dec 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3412 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Hastings. Enlisted in Regular Force on 24 Jan 1962 and posted to RNZAOC Linton as shoe repairer. Discharged at own request 14 Jan 1963. Arrested in Hastings in Aug 2010 and fined for selling homemade alcohol as reported in several newspapers including Dominion Post. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM (CMT and R). Died in Hastings on 26 Aug 2019 in his 90th year. |
| WILSON, Errol Ronald | 206592 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 24/03/2052 | Born New Plymouth 23 Jan 1930. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force on 12 Jun 1951. Training for Korea was undertaken At Linton and Waiouru Camps. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Posted As a Driver, 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. ETD from Iwakuni on 16 Mar 1952 for RTNZ for medical reasons. Travelled by air from Iwakuni to Sydney. Completed the journey to NZ by sea and disembarked from MV Wanganella at Auckland 24 Mar 1952. Served overseas 236 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Wellington. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3413 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington. These medals were listed in Geoff Oldham's catalogue Feb, May, Jul/Aug 1999 $275. NZOSM and KWSM issued in 2003. Died Wellington 19 Dec 1972 aged 42 years. |
| WILSON, Gerald Gordon | 206295 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born Waipukurau 25 Sep 1928. He was a farmer at Waipawa. Name mentioned in Christ's College Register as a pupil from 1944–46 and was a member of the school’s artillery cadets. Enlisted in KMB and attested at Linton Camp on 29 Aug 1950. Posted to RNZA while training in Papakura. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while holding appointment of Driver Operator NCO, D Troop, 162 Bty. Substantive rank approved 1 Feb 1952. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Caught Malaria in Korea. Mentioned In Despatches (London Gazette, 24 Jun 1952). M/O 16 Fd Regt, RNZA to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 7 May 1952. Emplaned (RTNZ Roll ER 67) Iwakuni on 1 Jun 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 6 Jun 1952 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 180 days. Discharged from Kayforce 15 Oct 1952. Received MID Certificate and two Oak leaf emblems 15 Sep 1955. Awarded Korea and UN Korea Medals. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3414 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Waipawa. He had a recurrence of Malaria and was sick at home on 22 Jul 1953. Died Taupo, 20 Sep 1997 aged 69 years. |
| WILSON, Graham Malcolm | 644805 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 18/11/2053 | 24/11/2054 | Born Otaki on 26 Feb 1933. 4th intake of Compulsory Military Training then serving TF soldier in Central District Armament & General Workshop, Trentham Camp. Labourer for Mitchell Excavators, Palmerston North. Enlisted in Kayforce on 1 Jul 1953. After training mainly in Waiouru he emplaned Wellington 18 Nov 1953 on Solent flying boat and flew to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 21 Nov 1953 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 16 Fd Regt 17 Dec 1953, entered Korea on 18 Dec and M/I to the unit on 21 Dec 1953. His appointment in 162 Bty is not known. Admitted 38 Canadian Fd Amb 8–21 Jan 1953 and returned to unit. Admitted 25 Canadian Fd Dressing Stn 5–17 May 1954 and again 6–25 Jun 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier on 12 Aug 1954 and to Lance Bombardier on 12 Dec 1954. RTNZ in the Lance Bombardier via Brisbane on the ship New Australia, departing Pusan on 10 Nov 1954 and by air from Brisbane to Auckland where he deplaned on 24 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Jan 1955 and was posted to a TF unit, 23 Bty, 2 Fd Regt. RNZA. Discharged 1 Feb 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WILSON, J R | 0 | ? | ? | ? | 01/01/1970 | 01/01/1970 | A Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3416 was sent to a man with these initials in Dunedin on 12 Sep 1957. It is not Rennie Wilson below whose Kayforce Discharge Cert is Numbered 3423. No man with these initials has yet be found for Korean service. |
| WILSON, Jack Mahoney | 206377 | Captain | LAD RNZEME | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 29/12/2056 | Born Christchurch 17 Oct 1909 Farmer from Christchurch. Served in 2 NZEF 1941–46. Also served in BCOF, Japan 1947–48. 70263, Major, HQ Base. Munitions worker from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs C Murfitt (Aunt?), New Brighton, Christchurch. Territorial force 1950. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Kayforce 1950–57. OC 16 Fd Sqn Light Aid Detachment 1950–54, OC NZ component British Commonwealth Forces Korea 1956. RTNZ on furlough 6 Jan 1954 and re-embarked for Korea on 24 Feb 1954. Appointed MBE 20 Jan 1953 (London Gazette, 20 Jan 1953) for service in Korea. He was responsible for the maintenance of the regiment's vehicles, guns and equipment, a task which he has accomplished in a most efficient manner. Temporary Major, while employed as OC Vehicle and Wheeled Equipment Park, HQ Brit Com Disposals Organisation, 28 Feb 1954, also Mentioned in Despatches. Emplaned Iwakuni on Flight No.21 ETD 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ on Furlough. Deplaned Wellington 6 Jan 1954 and proceeded on leave. Emplaned Wellington for return to Korea. Flew via Sydney to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Travelled from Sasebo to Korea by ship and returned to 16 Fd Regt LAD. Emplaned Japan 26 Dec 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned NZ 29 Dec 1956. Died 22 May 1957 aged 48 years. |
| WILSON, James David | 11705 | Petty Officer Sick Bay | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hastings, Hawkes Bay, 25 Oct 1928. Employed by Porter Motors Ltd, Palmerston North before he enlisted in RNZN on 15 Jan 1948. Served in the ranks from Probationary Sick Berth Attendant to Chief Petty Officer Medical. Served in Bellona in 1950. Served in Korea in Taupo from 10 Aug 1951 to 1 Feb 1952. TSFD to Hawea 2 Feb 1952 and RTNZ 8 Mar 1952. Attached to the NZ Navy Mobile Unit during his Korean Service also assisted with dental duties. He also served in Philomel, Irirangi and Tamaki. Also served in St Brides Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) circa Jun 1957. He then served in Black Prince. Drafted to Royalist while that ship was in Malayan waters during the period 22 Feb–12 Jul 1961. Highly regarded serviceman “Has shown himself well worthy of his Petty Officer rating. His power of command is very good – he is popular and respected…. Very keen on his professional duties and show much personal initiative…” His final service was completed in Philomel and Tamaki. Discharged having completed 20 years’ service in the RNZN. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals, Naval LS&GC Medal (Gratuity) KWSM and PJM. Died Silverdale, 18 Aug 2005 aged 77 years. Awarded Naval GSM (M)?. |
| WILSON, James Rennie | 208159 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 19/10/2054 | Born Dunedin on 16 Jun 1927. New Zealand Railways clerk at Dunedin. Attested 12 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force in Dunedin. His training was conducted in Burnham Camp and he was sent to Trentham for further Signals training. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Attended signals course at British Occupation Force Sigs Regt in Japan before entering Korea on 26 Jan 1952. Posted to H Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Dec for RTNZ on 18 Dec 1952 on furlough. Emplaned at Auckland on Teal flight for return to Korea on 29 Jan 1953 with the 5th Reinforcements. Posted to NZ Base HQ 31 Jan, then to Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn in Korea on 9 Feb 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal 25 Apr 1953 and to Corporal 20 Jul 1953 and appointed Sigs Office Supervisor. Attached to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt for short TOD in Aug 1953. Also appointed to Brit Com Base Sigs Regt 1 Sep 1953, then returned to A Troop, Brit Com Z Sigs Sqn 25 Oct 1953. TSFD to RNZA and posted to F Troop 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt 28 Jun 1954 as signaller. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ on 24 Sep 1954 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni 17 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 19 Oct 1954. Served overseas three years 39 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Jan 1955. Served overseas a total of three years 232 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3423 was sent on 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Dunedin. Died Dunedin, 4 Sep 1997 aged 70 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K), NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WILSON, John | 204287 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Otaki 8 Feb 1926. Enlisted in Kayforce 8 Jan 1952. Emplaned Wellington 29 May 1952 on Teal aircraft to Sydney then by Qantas via Guam to Iwakuni. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 May 1952 and M/I NZRTU. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Driver in 161 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ and discharge. RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby, Sydney and then to Wellington. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Apr 1954. Re-enlisted in Kayforce 28 Jul 1954 embarked for second tour on 12 Oct 1954 and RTNZ 8 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 30 Jun 1956. Joined Regular Force 24 Jun 1958. Also served in Vietnam with 1 Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALG). Beach Club Manager Vung Tau. 16 Mar 1971–19 Feb 1972. Both Vietnam medals awarded. Awarded LS&GC Medal (Military) as Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Served in Linton Camp, Linton Platoon RNZASC, Warrant Officer 2nd Class Transport Supervisor during 1970s then posted to 1 Tpt Coy, Papakura Camp. Discharged from the Army on 31 May 1974. Also NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and KWSM. Living at Auckland in Nov 2000. Died Auckland 22 Nov 2016 aged 90 years. |
| WILSON, Leslie Percy | 14473 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Stotfold, Bedfordshire, UK, on 8 Sep 1923. He was employed as a milk roundsman before he entered the RN on 9 Jan 1939 as a Boy 2nd Class with Service No C/JX 161016. His naval career commenced in Ganges (the main Boys training school) and advanced to Boy 1st Class on 18 Jun 1939. Drafted to Pembroke 8 Dec 1939–5 Mar 1940 for further training and then drafted to Resolution (battleship) on 6 Mar 1940–13 May 1941. Resolution served in the Norwegian campaign in the Battles of Narvik until the enemy air attacks showed up her vulnerability and inability to provide strong defence and had to withdraw from the area. In Jun 1940 she was TSFD to Force H based in Gibraltar and too part in the destruction of the French Fleet a Mers-el-Kebir when those ships would not come and join the allies. Resolution was also involved in an attempt to neutralise the French battleship Richelieu at Dakar, but she was torpedoed and badly damaged by the French submarine Bévéziers. Leslie Wilson returned to Britain and Pembroke 14 May 1941 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 8 Sep 1941. He was drafted to Sikh (destroyer) and was based in Drake IV for two weeks and then sailed for Gibraltar and was based in Cormorant. Sikh operated from there and took part with three other destroyers in the sinking of two Italian cruisers in the Battle of Cape Bon. She went onto be based in Nile (Alexandria, Egypt) on 1 Jan 1942. Leslie Wilson advanced to Able Seaman on 8 Jun 1942. Sikh sank the German U–372 off Haifa on 4 Aug 1942. Sikh was then involved in Operation Agreement 13–14 Sep 1942 a commando raid on Tobruk. Sikh was hit and sunk by Italian 152 mm coastal guns, German 88 mm guns and a bomb dropped by an Italian Macci C200. 122 of the crew were lost and several became POWs including Leslie Wilson. He and several other POWs were liberated about 19 Mar 1943 at the Turkish city of Mersin in exchange for German and Italian POWs. He returned to Pembroke 20 Mar 1943 and this was virtually the end of his wartime service afloat. Drafted to London (heavy cruiser) on 24 Nov 1945 and when her refit was completed she sailed for service on the China station for the next three years. Hurt Certificate received on 19 Nov 1947. He advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 1 Mar 1946 and to Leading Seaman (Temporary) on 1 Mar 1947. He returned to Pembroke on 6 Oct 1948–5 Jan 1950 and was drafted to Crossbow (destroyer) 6 Jan 1950–15 Jan 1952. He later served in Ganges and advanced to Acting Petty Officer (Local) 17 Sep 1952 which was relinquished on posting to the Reserve. His second Hurt Cert was received on 28 May 1952. Released from the RN on 3 Jan 1954. His WWII Medallic awards include 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star and War Medal. He entered the RNZN at Maori on 11 Oct 1954 as an Able Seaman and advanced to Leading Seaman the next day. He served in Philomel and advanced to A.PO on 15 Jul 1955. He also served in Hawea, Tamaki, HMAS Cerberus and advanced to Petty Officer on 15 Jul 1956. He RTNZ and served briefly in Philomel and was drafted on 16 Feb 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ on 7Jul 1958 but he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 22 Sep 1958. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 18 Sep 1959. Advanced and appointed to Acting Regulating Petty Officer on 22 Feb 1960 and then to Regulating Petty Officer on 25 Jan 1961. He served in Royalist again from 16 Jan 1962 and in Philomel 14 Dec 1963 until Discharged to RA on 10 Oct 1964. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM and PJM. He returned to the UK to live in Wilstead Bedfordshire. |
| WILSON, Lewis Campbell Hamilton | 568100 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2054 | 07/04/2056 | Born Hastings 22 Mar 1932. Served in 2nd intake of CMT, posted to 4 Medium Regt RNZA NZ Territorial Force. Timber worker from Wairoa. TSFD to Kayforce 3 Feb 1954. His training was conducted mainly in Waiouru Military Camp. Emplaned Wellington 2 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to deplane at Iwakuni on 5 Jun 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA 14 Jun 1954 and entered Korea on 16 Jun 1954. Twice admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb during Jun and Jul 1954 for eight days on each occasion. Posted from 16 Fd Regt to 10 Tpt Coy on 10 Nov 1954 and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC. Admitted to 3 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Dec 1955–3 Jan 1956. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll on 15 Mar 1956. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ and deplaned Auckland 7 Apr 1956 from RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 311 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit then to Class ‘A’ Reserve. |
| WILSON, Lewis James Albert | 15846 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 6 Mar 1940, possibly in Westport. He entered the RNZN on 15 Mar 1956 as a Boy 2nd Class. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 6 Nov 1956. He was drafted to Philomel as a Junior Seaman on 3 May 1957. Drafted on 6 May 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 6 Sep 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958 and he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 16 Sep 1958. He later served in Rotoiti 5 Jan 1960–4 Apr 1961 and served in Malaysian waters 17 Apr 1960–15 Feb 1961. He served in Philomel, Tamaki and Rotoiti again 13 Jan 1962–10 Jan 1963 and again on 19 Apr 1963–13 Jan 1965. His final service was in Tamaki. Discharged by Purchase on 7 Apr 1965. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WILSON, Lindsay George | 920319 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/08/2052 | 03/03/2054 | Born Balclutha 26 Nov 1931. He was a driver for National Mortgage Agency Co, of Dunedin. Served in 3rd Intake of CMT. Serving TF soldier (1 Otago Southland Regt) who enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement in Dunedin on 30 Apr 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham Camp. Emplaned as a Gunner 14 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney and continued by air via Darwin, Manila and Japan. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served as a Gun Number in 161 Bty. Attached FAP to CATC Inchon for three weeks from 10 May 1953. Appointed Tara NCO. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 22 Oct 1953 and to Lance Bombardier on 22 Jan 1954. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. To return to the Officer Cadet Training Unit as a possible Kayforce officer. Deplaned Wellington 3 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 202 days. RTNZ to attend officer training to report to Officer Cadet Training Unit Army Schools Waiouru 11 Mar 1954. Did not pass the course. Returned to Burnham Camp and was SOS Kayforce 22 Jul 1954 and posted to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to the NZDSM. |
| WILSON, Murray Arthur | 330761 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/11/2053 | 06/01/2054 | Born Takapuna, Auckland, 16 Jul 1931. He was a merchant seaman employed by the Northern Steamship Co, Auckland, he had also served in the Naval reserve for two years as an Able Seaman. Serving TF soldier and TSFD to Kayforce on 30 Jun 1953. Emplaned Auckland 5 Nov 1953 on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil air. Deplaned Japan 7 Nov 1953 and entered Korea on 20 Nov 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 15 Nov 1953. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to HQNZ Base and TSFD to the NZ Roll (compassionate reasons) on 15 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ deplaning at Auckland 6 Jan 1954 for compassionate leave. Married in Waihi on 11 Jan 1954 before he re-embarked for Korea on 10 Feb 1954. Posted to 16 Fd Regt RNZA on 23 Feb 1954. Served in the Armistice area. Admitted to 25 Canadian Field Dressing Station on 14 Jun 1954 and discharged from Brit Com Z Medical Unit on 28 Jun 1954. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt and remained on the NZ Roll 18 Dec 1953. Embarked at Pusan on HMT New Australia 10 Nov 1954 for travel to Sydney and completed the journey deplaning Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas 348 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Dec 1954, posted to 1 Fd Regt, RNZA, Territorial Force and then to the Reserve. Died Auckland 11 Jul 1959 aged 58 years. |
| WILSON, Peter Richard | 34337 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 08/05/2055 | Born Masterton 15 Jul 1933. Peter first enlisted 24 Jan 1950 as a Regular Force Cadet (Allen Class but his name does not appear in the class list). Discharged as SNLR (services no longer required) on 16 Aug 1951 and was TSFD to the TF, D Coy 1 Bn Wellington Regt. Employed as a driver at Waingawa Freezing Works. Re-enlisted in the Regular Force on 11 Aug 1953 at Masterton for service in Kayforce. Emplaned Wellington 10 Feb 1954 as Acting Lance Corporal on Teal flight to Sydney but another record shows he reverted to Driver the same date. Arrived Japan 13 Feb 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Feb and entered Korea 20 Feb 1954. M/I to his unit 23 Feb 1954. Twice charged for negligently driving a motor vehicle and other misdemeanours. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 15 Apr 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 1 May 1955 on Qantas flight to Sydney for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 8 May 1955 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 88 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged 15 Jun 1955 and posted to a Territorial Force unit. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). Died 15 Jun 2016 aged 82 years. |
| WILSON, R W | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 28/04/2055 | 27/09/2055 | Entertainer NZ Concert Party, compere and comedian, of Auckland. See further detail under MORRALL, Mrs Coral. |
| WILSON, Raymond | 13647 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born in Cromwell 10 Oct 1934. Entered the RNZN on an eight-year engagement on 24 May 1951 as a Boy 2nd Class. After initial training in Tamaki and advancing to Boy 1st Class on 29 Nov 1951 and to Leading Boy 21 Feb 1952. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 10 Apr 1952. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 13 Feb–24 Apr 1953 for further trade training. On RTNZ he served in Philomel with a grading of Gun Layer 3rd Class on 25 Apr–18 Aug 1953. Advanced to Able Seaman on 10 May 1953. Drafted to Pukaki 17 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland on 21 Sep 1953 to serve in SE Asian and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 28 Sep 1954 and he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 1 Mar 1955. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Sep 1955 and was one of the crew which sailed the ship to Britain to return her to the RN. Drafted to Royalist on 17 Apr 1956 and came back to NZ in her. The original route was to have been via the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal, but the Suez affair had caused the canal to be closed. Royalist therefore came back to NZ via South Africa. He then served in Tamaki, Endeavour, HMAS Cerberus 4 Jul–10 Dec 1957 and came back to NZ with a GA2 qualification. He later served in Philomel, Tamaki, Royalist and Toroa. DEE 9 Oct 1960. Later awarded or entitled to NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NGSM (M), NZGSM (NE) and NZDSM. Later served in the RNZAOC, Southern District Ordnance Depot as a storeman clerk on a three-year engagement from Jun 61. |
| WILSON, Rex Samuel Edwin | 969919 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Invercargill 5 Jul 1933. Roofer for John Edmonds Lieutenant, Invercargill. Serving TF soldier. Attested in Kayforce 29 Apr 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 for Korea on RNZAF Hastings. Deplaned Iwakuni 31 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Also served for short time in NZ Component British Commonwealth Forces Korea immediately before returning to NZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served in Korea one year 271 days. Discharged from Kayforce 24 Jul 1956 and posted to TF Unit. Joined Regular Force Army 15 Jul 1957. Posted to Malaya and served in 1 NZ Regt, HQ Coy, from 1957–59. Travelled in HMT Captain Cook arriving in Singapore 15 Dec 1957. Served Sobraon Camp near Taiping. Promoted Corporal during tour. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Posted to 2 NZ Regt Burnham Camp. Served in Gurr's Battalion in Malaya and Borneo 1963–65 in the rank of Sergeant. Deplaned Singapore 19 Sep 1963. Served on the Malaya–Thai Border operations and served in the Johore Operations. RTNZ 13 Dec 1965 and posted to appointment of CSM 4 RNZIR. Later appointed Warrant Officer 2nd Class 1 Bn Depot QMS, Burnham Camp. Served in Borneol 17 May 1965–24 Oct 1965. RTNZ and deplaned Whenuapai 13 Dec 1965. Served in Vietnam in the NZ Component ANZAC Battalion. Deplaned Saigon on 16 Sep 1970. Emplaned Saigon 8 Apr 1971. RTNZ 23 Apr 1971. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class then Commissioned Captain & Quartermaster. Posted to TF Depot, Waiouru as his first commissioned appointment. Posted to the retired list 19 Dec 1989 (NZ Gazette notice). Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’, NZGSM (M), GSM 1962 clasps ‘Borneo’ and ‘Malay Peninsula’, Vietnam Medal, clasp ‘Vietnam’ for NZGSM (M), PJM and Vietnamese Campaign Medal. |
| WILSON, Richard James | 914551 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Owaka, Clutha District 4 Mar 1934. Employed as a Truck Driver, NZ Loan and Mercantile Co, Oamaru. Serving TF soldier. Attested at Christchurch where he enlisted on 21 Jun 1954. Emplaned on 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood to Sydney and travelled to Korea by Qantas via Manus Island, Guam to Japan deplaning Iwakuni on 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 12 Oct and entered Korea on 13 Oct 1954. Had some problems adhering to R&SOs. His Army record gives no information on the location in which he served. It is possible that he was located in the Armistice area or in the vicinity of Gloucester Valley. Granted 12 days R&R leave 30 Dec 1955–10 Jan 1956. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged 30 May1956 and posted to the Territorial Force. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died 5 Apr 2015 aged 81 years. |
| WILSON, Robert Charles | 15960 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born on 5 Jun 1940. Entered the RNZN on 29 Sep 1956 as a Junior Seaman. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki and he had further training in Philomel before he was drafted on 6 May to Royalist which sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 to serve on the Second Commission Voyage in SE Asian and Korean waters. Served in the Seamen Division. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 3 Dec 1957. Royalist RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Drafted to Philomel 16 Sep 1958 and advanced to Able Seaman on 5 May 1959. Served in Tamaki 1 Jul 1959 and was then drafted to Rotoiti 6 Jan 1960, He served in Malaysian waters during this posting. Back in NZ he again served in Philomel, Irirangi, Royalist and Pukaki and Lachlan. DEE 4 Jun 1956. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and PJM. |
| WILSON, Roger | 12500 | Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 15/03/2053 | Born Grey Lynn, Auckland, 30 Jun 1930. Employed as a delivery boy before enlisting in the RNZN on 7 Oct 1948. On enlistment he was rated as Assistant Cook. After training in Tamaki and Philomel where he advanced to Cook (Seamen) he was drafted to Lachlan for first sea service. Lachlan a former frigate was converted for maritime survey work. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Nov 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 15 Mar 1953. Remained with his ship for two months after arrival back in NZ. Later served at Irirangi for six months then in Bellona for three months. DEE 6 Oct 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Orere Point, Papakura, 9 Oct 2009 aged 79 years. |
| WILSON, Thomas Christopher | 578276 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 21/10/2053 | 23/11/2054 | Born Hastings 6 Nov 1932. Served in 4th Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 10 Coast Regt, RNZA. Seaman employed by Union Steamship Company, Wellington and reached the rate of Able Seaman. Enlisted in Kayforce 1 Jul 1953. His training for Korea was completed in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Wellington 21 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled on by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 24 Oct 1953. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Served in the armistice area. M/O from 16 Fd Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 9 Apr 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight from Sydney to Auckland arriving 23 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 34 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Discharged 9 Jan 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force then to the Reserve. |
| WILSON, William | 301421 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 06/10/2054 | 20/06/2056 | Born Waitaruke 13 Jul 1931. Was called up for service in the 6th Intake CMT. Serving TF soldier in 1 Northland Regt then 51 Bty, 5th Lieutenant Regt. Driver for NZ Forest Products, Kinleith. Enlisted at Papakura on 15 Jun 1954 for service in Kayforce. His training was conducted in Papakura and Burnham Camp where he went for RNZASC Corps training. Emplaned on Teal flight at Auckland on 6 Oct 1954 to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni on 9 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy on 12 Oct 1954. Entered Korea on 13 Oct 1954. Charged for recklessly driving a motor vehicle 2 Dec 1954. Served in the Armistice area where NZ troops were stationed. Accidentally injured 15 Jan 1956. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ on 9 Apr 1956 and TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned on an RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 17 Jun 1956 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland 20 Jun 1956. Served overseas one year 256 days. Discharged from Kayforce 12 Aug 1956 and posted to TF Unit (51 Bty, 5 Light Regt, RNZA). Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (CMT, TF and R). |
| WILSON, William Henry James (Bill) | 206048 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Taihape 10 Sep 1926. Enlisted in Army on 11 Jan 1944 with an initial Service No 21/646842 and posted to non-mobilised strength of Wellington West Coast Regt. TSFD to RNZN on 21 Jun 1944, served until 31 Mar 1947 and attained the rank of Able Seaman. Carpenter from Marton. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Member of Fox Troop, 163 Bty, Also appears to have been in E Troop. Promoted Bombardier on 25 Oct 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant on 4 Jan 1952 and appointed Gun No.1. Promoted Sergeant 10 Mar 1952. Involved with Captain Chessum in supporting 3RAR attack on Hill 355. Wounded in action 4 Oct 1951, minor mortar shell fragments in buttock. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb then TSFD to Brit Com General Hospital. Discharged to NZ Base HQ 9 Oct 1951. Returned to unit 26 Oct 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Wellington 7 Jun 1952. Served in Korea one year 181 days. Awarded War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Enlisted and served in Regular Force, Mar 1953–57. Granted rank of Gunner Temporary Bombardier. Took part in Army rugby trials in Jun 1953. Attended several courses at Army Schools in Waiouru. Also involved in CMT training. Died (heart attack) in service at Waiouru Camp 3 Aug 1957 and was accorded a funeral with full military honours. Buried Taihape Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WIMPENNY, John Arthur | 208774 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/08/2052 | 08/09/2054 | Born Dunedin 18 Nov 1926. Driver for NZ Express Company, Dunedin. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 6 Mar 1952 and entered camp 16 Apr 1952. Emplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 on a Teal flight bound for Sydney. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 16 Aug 1952 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Entered Korea on 27 Aug 1952. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in A Platoon, as Driver. Was promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 20 Feb 1954 but reverted to Driver at own request on 28 May 1954. Also served in B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Had some minor breaches of R&SOs His mother was worried about him for she had not heard from him since Feb. She wrote to the Army seeking any current information about him. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni on 3 Sep 1954 for RTNZ arriving at Whenuapai, Auckland, 8 Sep 1954. Discharged from Kayforce on 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 24 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal which were sent by registered mail (No.3364) despatched on 21 Mar 1956. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WIN, Neville Ross | 11438 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Christchurch 15 Jul 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN 13 Mar 1947 in the Seaman Branch. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by further service in Philomel. He may have also served in Bellona and returned to Philomel. Drafted to Rotoiti and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korean waters. Served as Able Seaman in Korea in Rotoiti. RTNZ in Hawea as Leading Seaman in time for him to attend a course in Australia. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane arriving back in New Zealand 8 Mar 1952. Later sent to Maori (, London) for personnel under training or for ships crews in UK Feb 1964. Appointed Lieutenant in Otago 1965. GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’ issued on 31 Oct 1969. Lieutenant in Blackpool 1966. Lieutenant Commander in Philomel in 1968. Qualified on the Long Navigation Course. Serving as Lieutenant Commander in Waikato in 1970. Seniority as Commander 31 Dec 1970. Promoted Acting Captain on 3 Aug 1973. Later Captain. Retired Apr 1982. Living at Silverstream, Upper Hutt 2004. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, GSM 1962 clasp ‘Malay Peninsula’, Naval GSM 1915 clasp ‘Malaya’ RN LS&GC Medal and clasp, NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Died at the Somerset Retirement Village, Upper Hutt on 8 Dec 2018 aged 87 years. |
| WINCH, Leon Olaf | 11562 | Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Te Awamutu Nov 1929. He was employed as a grocer's assistant before he entered the RNZN on 17 Jul 1947 as a Stoker 2nd Class. His training commenced in Tamaki and he advanced to Stoker on 1 Oct 1947. Drafted to Philomel 6 Oct 1947–20 Jan 1948. Drafted to Bellona on 21 Jan 1948 and advanced to Stoker Mechanic on 17 Jun 1948. On 30 Sep 1948 he returned to Philomel and was employed in the Reserve Fleet. He next served in Hawea from 7 Feb 1949 then went back to Philomel 17 Sep 1949 and was next drafted to Waiouru on 15 Feb 1950 to the RNZN signal station. He returned to Philomel on 27 Apr 1950 and was drafted to Pukaki on 3 Jul 1950. Pukaki sailed from Auckland that same day for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. She RTNZ on 2 Dec 1950 but he remained in her until drafted to Taupo on 23 Dec 1950. Taupo sailed from Auckland on 29 Aug 1951 for service in Korea and RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952. He remained in Taupo until drafted to Tamaki on 26 Jan–26 Oct 1953. DEE on 5 Nov 1953. His address after discharge was in Hamilton. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WIND, David Brant | 33514 | Temporary Sergeant | NZ Base HQ Dent Sec | RNZDC | 10/12/2050 | 09/05/2052 | Born 26 Oct 1926. Embarked 15 Jul 1947 on 2nd relief of Jayforce and served one year in 6 NZ General Hospital, BCOF, Japan 1947–48. Disembarked Auckland 11 Oct 1948. Discharged 13 Nov 1948. Served overseas one year 89 days. Had just signed a dental mechanic's apprenticeship. Enlisted in Regular Force 5 May 1949. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 8 Nov 1950 while holding appointment of Administration Sergeant. Seconded to Kayforce in Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Sergeant 1 Jan 1951. Served in NZ Base HQ Dental Section. The dental hygiene of many New Zealanders at that time was poor so there was quite a lot of work to do. M/O Base HQ 6 Jan 1951, attached FAP 16 Fd Regt and returned to NZ Based HQ 16 Feb 1951. Attached FAP NZ Tpt Pl 14 Mar 1951 and seven days later M/I 16 Fd Regt. M/O 16 Fd Regt 3 May 1951. TSFD to NZ Kayforce Det Kure, Japan. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb 9–18 Jul 1951 and returned to NZ Base HQ and again attached FA to 16 Fd Regt. M/I NZ Base HQ 6 Sep 1951 and CTBA 16 Fd Regt. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 29 Sep–15 Oct 1951 and posted back to NZ Base HQ. Attached FAP 10 Tpt Coy 29 Dec 1951–13 Jan 1952 and went onto 16 Fd Regt. There are omissions in his record between 13 Jan 1952 and when he CTBA to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll 26 Apr 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 May 1952 for RTNZ and deplaned from RMA Aranui at Wellington 9 May 1952. SOS of Kayforce 24 Jun 1952 and reposted to the Regular Force and was to serve at RNZAF Hobsonville Air Station as Corporal. Served in Cyprus with 14 Sqn RNZAF 15 Jun–26 Aug 1953 but this service did not cover the 128 days required to qualify for the GSM 1918 with clasp Cyprus. Promoted Sergeant 18 Nov 1958. Discharged 12 Jan 1960. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Served in Regular Force 1949–1960. Died 18 Dec 1988 aged 72 years. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known if any of his immediate family claimed the last three medals. |
| WINDLEBORN, Phillip Edward | 207892 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/09/2052 | Born on 19 Oct 1920. Enlisted 20 Dec 1941 and served in NZEF in the Pacific. 72279 Gunner NZA, Lieutenant 29 Anti-Aircraft Regt. Baker from Nelson. Next-of-kin Mrs H.E. Windleborn (mother), Richmond. Embarked with ‘Kiwi Force’ 4 Nov 1942. Served in New Caledonia, Green Island and Treasury Islands during the Pacific campaign. RTNZ 9 Jul 1944. Embarked with 14th Reinforcements for Italy 5 Jan 1945 to serve in 7 Atk Regt. Served in Egypt 5 Dec 1944–8 Feb 1945 and Italy. RTNZ 20 Dec 1945. Grover at Wood's Store, Grove St., Nelson. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Lance Bombardier while 2i/c gun. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Reverted to Gunner when ceasing to hold appointment of 2i/c gun. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier 20 Sep 1951while appointed NCO i/c Regimental Police; promoted Bombardier, Temporary Sergeant 19 Oct 1951 while appointed NCO i/c Regimental Police at NZ HQ Base, Hiro and to Sergeant 29 Apr 1952. Reported as “…a most conscientious and sincere effort as NCO i/c RP, NZ Base Camp, having proven himself capable and worthy of holding the recommended rank.” Emplaned Iwakuni 3 Sep 1952 for RTNZ and discharge. Deplaned Wellington on 6 Sep 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 272 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Nov 1952. Served in Korea one year 272 days. Died Hamilton 15 Apr 1990 in his 70th year. |
| WINDLEY, Thomas Henry Roy | 206593 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Te Horo, Otaki 3 Dec 1927. Electrician employed by C.H. Mitchell, Lower Hutt. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 30 Aug 1951 Embarked on ship at Sasebo, Japan, 31 Aug 1951 for three-day trip to Pusan. Entered Korea on 2 Sep 1951. Employed in 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Had several clashes with Military Law. Medically surveyed at Hiro, Japan and passed fit for civil occupation. 14 days annual leave in Australia granted 22 Apr 1953. To report to NZ Liaison Officer, C/- Movements Sydney for forward movement to NZ. Deplaned Auckland 27 May 1953 from Teal flight from Sydney. Served overseas one year 270 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 133889 Jul 1953. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. A single UN Korea Medal named “206593 DVR. T. H. R. WINDLEY” sold on TradeMe on 22 Oct 2012. |
| WINIATA, James Peter | 15409 | Engineering Mechanic 1st Class | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Ohakune 7 Jun 1937. Employed as a Mill Hand in Ohakune before he entered the RNZN as an Engineering Mechanic 2nd Class on 26 May 1955. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Philomel and then to Kiwi on 25 Nov 1955–4 Jan 1956. Drafted to Kaniere on 5 Jan 1956 and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for Malayan and Korean waters. Advanced to Engineering Mechanic 1st Class on 28 May 1956. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ on 8 May 1957 but remained in Kaniere until drafted to Black Prince on 5 Feb 1958. Drafted to Irirangi on 16 Oct 1958. Discharged PUNS on 4 Jan 1960. Later entitled to or awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WINIATA, Martin R | 0 | Mr | — | Concert Party | 30/06/2052 | 16/08/2052 | Entertainer, Concert Party. Emplaned on Teal flight from Auckland and arrived at Iwakuni, Japan on 2 Jul 1952. Martin Winiata took two saxophones, a clarinet and a guitar and hoped to meet his relations in Kayforce,–they were Charles Bell, Muri Winiata and Nai Winiata. Martin also joined Coral and Pat in vocal trios. Emplaned Iwakuni 13 Aug 1952 for RTNZ by air via Darwin and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. |
| WINIATA, Murimanu Tommy | 206835 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/06/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Levin 26 Sep 1927. Carpenter from Otaki. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement 22 Feb 1952. Emplaned Wellington 7 Jun 1952 on Teal flight to Japan. Continued onwards by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 Sep 1952, then Lance Bombardier 8 Oct 1952. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 6 Feb 1953. Bombardier 6 May 1953 and to Temporary Sergeant 11 Jun 1953. Promoted Sergeant 25 Dec 1953 and posted to NZ Base HQ as Assistant Instructor. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jan 1954 and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 214 days. On RTNZ he was posted to Waiouru as an artillery signals instructor. Shuffled between Waiouru and Linton 15 Jan–23 Jan 1954 but after a short time when he had no instruction duties he decided to apply for discharge from Kayforce. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Mar 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3429 was sent to an address in Otaki on 12 Sep 1957. Entitled to NZDSM. Living Otaki circa 2005. Died Otaki 6 Jul 2008 aged 77 years. |
| WINIATA, Nye Wyniard | 13635 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Otaki 8 Apr 1926. Employed as a factory hand before he entered the RNZN on 17 Apr 1951 as an Ordinary Seaman on an eight-year engagement. After initial training in Tamaki he was drafted to Bellona on 5 Jan 1952. Advanced to Able Seaman on 17Jul 1952. Served in Philomel 12 Jan–1 Jul 1953 and was sent to HMAS Cerberus 2 Jul 1953 then to HMAS Watson 6 Jul 1953–21 Aug 1953 and back to Cerberus 22 Aug–24 Nov 1953. On RTNZ he served in Philomel 26 Nov 1953 until he was drafted to Hawea on 28 Jan–31 Mar 1954. He then served in Black Prince 1 Apr 1954–7 Sep 1955, in Tamaki 8 Sep 1955 and advanced to Acting Leading Seaman on 14 Mar 1956. Drafted to Royalist on 1 Apr 1957 as a Leading Seaman (dated 1 Mar 1957) and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 for service in Malayan and Korean waters. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). He then completed his engagement in Philomel 21 Nov 1958–16 May 1959 and was DEE 16 May 1959. |
| WINKLEMANN, Douglas Harry Retford | 334109 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 04/06/2053 | 20/11/2054 | Born Auckland 21 Feb 1930. Salesman for Plastic Die-casting, Christchurch. Attended a Cypher Course at Army HQ 27 Nov 1952. Other training conducted at Burnham. TSFD from 5th Reinforcements to 6th Reinforcements through lack of training and reposted as Clerk RNZ Sigs. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Japan. Deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1953. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and entered Korea 16 Jun 1953. Attached to 16 Fd Regt 1 Sep 1954 as a member of G Troop 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. Marched out from 1 Div Sigs Regt, ceased to be attached to 16 Fd Regt and embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to NZ by Teal aircraft arriving at Auckland 20 Nov 1954. Served overseas two years 170 days. Discharged 10 Jan 1955 and posted to the Class ‘C’ Reserve. A former US serviceman wrote to the ‘Lord Mayor of Auckland’ seeking assistance in finding an address for Signalman Winkleman as he wanted to renew the acquaintance between them. Total overseas service two years 170 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WINKWORTH, Ray Gordon | 211382 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 29/09/2054 | 24/05/2056 | Born Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia 1 May 1925. Engine driver sometimes crane driver. Attested in Kayforce 16 Jun 1954. His training was mainly conducted in Waiouru Camp. Emplaned Auckland 29 Sep 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued on by civil air and deplaned Japan 9 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal 30 Jun 1955 and appointed Section 2i/c in A Platoon. Promoted Corporal 24 Jan 1956 and appointed Section Commander A Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. He was involved in a convoy of 12 vehicles travelling to Inchon and has stopped at the village called Sin-Am-Ni to check the vehicles. Travelling on, the vehicle in which he was travelling went off the road and overturned. He and Sergeant Whaiapu were both in this jeep. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll on 18 Apr 1956. Emplaned Iwakuni 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Auckland 24 May 1956. Served overseas one year 239 days. Discharged from Kayforce 21 Jul 1956. Later employed as a crane driver. Moved back to Australia and lived in Newcastle, NSW. Died, Waratah, Mayfield, New South Wales, 26 May 1989. Awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WINSLOE, Selwyn James (Joe) | 208554 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 17/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Gore 1 Apr 1929. Tractor driver employed by Kiwi Sawmill Co, Riverton. Attested 9 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. His training was mainly conducted in Burnham. M/O Burnham 16 May 1953 to Wellington (travelled on overnight ferry.) Emplaned Wellington 17 May 1952 on Teal flight (RMA Awatere) to Sydney. Entered Japan 20 May 1952. Entered Korea 25 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day and served in E Troop 163 Bty. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 1 Nov 1953 to NZ Base. M/I to NZ Base 4 Nov 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan (in Borneo) to Sydney. Completed journey by Teal flight from Sydney to Wellington. Served overseas one year 279 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jul 1954. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3432 was sent to an address in Riverton on 12 Sep 1957. May also have been awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Died Riverton 5 Oct 2008 and was buried at Riverton cemetery. |
| WINSTANLEY, David Casemore | 33547 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/03/2053 | 22/06/2054 | Born Frankton Junction 15 Feb 1931. Came from Fairfield, Hamilton. Regular Force soldier selected for posting to 6th Reinforcements as a Driver Mechanic. Posting to Kayforce effective from 31 Jan 1953. Emplaned Auckland 26 Mar 1953 and travelled to Korea via Sydney, Port Moresby, Guam and Iwakuni, Japan. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and served in C Platoon,.10 Tpt Coy was located in the Pintail Bridge area. Also served in the Workshop Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy and at the White Front Petrol Point. Promoted through the ranks to Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ by civil air via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Auckland 22 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 66 days. SOS Kayforce 2 Aug 1954 and reposted to the Regular Force. Discharged from the Regular Force 7 Jan 1955. Enlisted in Territorial Force on 8 Jan 1955 and served until 15 Oct 1961. Discharged from TF in the rank of Lieutenant. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2003. Died Hamilton 9 Dec 2011 aged 80 years. Buried Services Section Hamilton Park Lawn Cemetery. |
| WINSTONE, Cecil | 211118 | Sergeant | HQ NZ Kayforce | RNZASC | 25/06/2053 | 13/01/2055 | Born Auckland 28 Nov 1927. He was a clerk in the Reserve Bank in Wellington. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements in Wellington 28 Jan 1953. He trained in Waiouru and Burnham Caps before embarking for Korea. Emplaned Auckland 25 Jun 1953 as a Driver on a Teal flying boat to Sydney. Continued to Japan by Qantas Skymaster via Port Moresby, Guam to Iwakuni and M/I NZRTU on deplanement 27 Jun 1953. Posted to NZ Base HQ 4 Jul 1953. Went on TOD to HQ NZ Kayforce 6 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 7 Oct 1953 and returned to NZ Base HQ on 8 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Corporal on 20 Jul 1953 and was appointed Cashier. Promoted to Temporary Sergeant on 10 Dec 1953 and held the same appointment and to Sergeant on 29 Jun 1954. He was able to take two weeks local leave and stayed at Ebusu Camp, Tokyo. M/O to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 1 Jan 1955. Emplaned Iwakuni 10 Jan 1955 for RTNZ by RNZAF Hastings and travelled via Iwo Jima, Guam, Manus Island, Townsville, Amberly to deplane Auckland 13 Jan 1955. Served overseas one year 205 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Apr 1955. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Served in Territorial Force, HQ CRASC at Linton Camp from 1955 until 15 Sep 1961. Promoted to Temporary Staff Sergeant 9 Jun 1956. Died Greenlane, Auckland. |
| WINTER, Jack Samuel | 203999 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 13/09/2052 | Born Auckland 2 Aug 1927. He was a merchant seaman for almost eight years then became a transport driver. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force 29 Aug 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni and then by ship from Sasebo to Pusan, Korea. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 26 Sep 1951 and served in C Troop as a linesman. When things settled down was stationed at Fort George Main by the Imjin River. Linesmen were. “…normally all over the place laying or repairing lines working like a bastard” was his comment. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 13 Dec 1951. RTNZ for employment as an instructor deplaning Auckland 13 Sep 1952. Attended Potential Instructors Course at Waiouru 13 Oct–14 Nov 1952. Served overseas one year 44 days. After the course at Waiouru he was sent to Papakura and then was sent to Burnham Camp to supplement the training staff at that location and assist with the Corps training for 8th Reinforcements. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Struck off the strength of Kayforce and was discharged on 8 Aug 1953. Living at Napier in Nov 2000. Died in Hawkes Bay Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Hastings on 30 Mar 2010 aged 82 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WINTER, James Henry | 12402 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Liverpool, Lancashire, UK, 28 Mar 1912. Little information is available regarding his RN Service. He appears to have entered the RN and was issued an Anti-Gas Respirator Mk IV on 13 Aug 1934. He was issued a life belt on 30 Apr 1940 and issued warm clothing on 4 Oct 1940. This could possibly have been for service in the Norwegian campaign. The scrap of information available shows he was a Stoker Petty Officer on 7 Sep 1942 and was awarded a Stokehold Certificate on 4 Nov 1945. His RN Service and awards are not known. After discharge (date not known) from RN he was a checker in a warehouse before he entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook on 4 Oct 1948 on a three-year engagement as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic on the next two-days. Drafted to Hawea 10 Oct 1948–20 Sep 1949 and was one of the crew who sailed the vessel to join the RNZN in Auckland. Drafted to Kaniere 21 Sep 1949–21 Jan 1950. He was then drafted to Taupo on 1 Feb 1950 and over a year later sailed for service in Korean waters with the UN Naval Forces. His three-year engagement was extended for a further year on 4 Oct 1951 and his discharge was deferred until Taupo returned from Korea. On RTNZ on 21 Oct 1952 he was then stationed in Philomel 22 Oct–28 Nov 1952. He returned to Britain in SS Rangitoto and was DEE from Maori on 9 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. He was living in Brunswick Gardens, Liverpool 8, when he returned to the UK. |
| WIPERE, William | 208883 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 24/06/2053 | 27/11/2054 | Born Opotiki 16 Feb 1929. Forestry worker at State Forest Service, Opotiki. Enlisted in Kayforce 7th Reinforcements 1 Dec 1952. Emplaned Wellington 24 Jun 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas via Port Moresby, Manila, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 27 Jun 1953 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt an entered Korea 14 Jul 1953. Served in C Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia at Pusan for return to Sydney. Completed journey to deplane Auckland 27 Nov 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 157 days. Discharged from Kayforce 8 Jan 1955. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Medals replaced circa 2003. |
| WIREN, Jeffery Julian | 206332 | Signalman | Sigs Troop | RNZ Sigs | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Brooklyn, Wellington 3 May 1922. Served in the RNZAF from 22 Dec 1942. Attended a signals course at Waiouru in Sep 1940. Marched out to civil occupation 30 Nov 1941. Attended a Signals Course at Carterton from Jan–Dec 1942 (Service No 446437). TSFD to RNZAF 20 Dec 1942 in RNZAF Transport flight (Service No 4217270) and served in the Solomon Islands until 23 Nov 1945 the first time from 9 Nov 1943–16 Aug 1944 and the second time 11 Jul–2 Sep 1945. He served mainly as a driver. Enlisted in KMB on 31 Aug 1950. Posted to Sigs Troop, 16 Fd Regt RNZA at Waiouru on 5 Nov 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Dingo Armoured scout car driver and Radio operator for Lieutenant Colonel Moodie for approximately six months. Re-mustered as a jeep driver in frontline area under Lieutenant Clarke. Posted from 16 Fd Regt Sigs Tp and attached FAP to 28 Bde Sigs Tp 11 Jun 1951 then attached FAP to Lines of Communication Indep Sigs Sqn 5 Aug 1951. Admitted to 25 Canadian Fd Amb 30 Aug 1951. TSFD to Brit Com Gen Hosp and was discharged on 12 Nov 1951 (Infective Hepatitis). Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt (NZ Component) 28 Nov 1951 and attached FAP 16 Fd Regt. Also served again in L of C Indep Sigs Sqn. To be Sig–Temporary Corporal 11 Feb 1952 and later served in Signals Detachment Sub Area Pusan. Then TSFD to Force Maintenance Area, Signals Office at Seoul. M/I to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to NZ Roll 21 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 31 Jul 1952 and travelled to Australia the last part of the journey from Sydney to Auckland by Teal flying boat. Served in Korea one year 235 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Came back to NZ as a Corporal. Brother of Peter WIREN. Discharged from Kayforce 7 Sep 1952. Living in Perth, Australia 2004. |
| WIREN, Peter | 203673 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 07/06/2052 | Born Brooklyn, Wellington on 9 Mar 1926. His civilian trade was draughtsman in Gisborne. Enlisted in the RNZAF 22 May 1945 and was posted to Harewood Station on 26 May 1945. Discharged 21 Sep 1945. Attested 15 May 1947 for service in BCOF, Japan. 6573332, Private, H.Q. Base, Concrete worker from Gisborne. Sailed from NZ in HMT Kainimbla on 28 Aug 1947. Served in HQ 2 NZEF (Japan). One of his misdemeanours was that he did not have a name plate above his bed. Embarked Japan on 17 Sep 1948 for RTNZ on 5 Oct 1948. Served overseas in Jayforce one year 39 days. RTNZ and disembarked Auckland 5 Oct 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 9 Nov 1948. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Wiren, Gisborne. Employed as a survey draughtsman for NZ Forest Service, Rotorua. Attested 30 Aug 1950 in KMB at Rotorua. Entered camp at Papakura and was selected for training at OCTU a Trentham and then at Scholl of Artillery at Waiouru. Posted to active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Technical Assistant (Surveyor?). To be Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier on 3 Jan 1951. Was in NZRTU and was sent on TOD to 16 Fd Regt 25 Apr 1951 and returned to NZRTU on 30 Apr 1951. Reverted to Lance Bombardier on 22 Jun 1951 and M/I to 16 Fd Regt that day. Promoted Temporary Bombardier and appointed Section Bombardier on 28 Dec 1951. Promoted Temporary Sergeant and appointed Gun No.1 26 Jan 1952. M/O from 16 Fd Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. M/I to NZ Base HQ on 25 May 1952 and remained on NZ Roll. Promoted to Sergeant on 29 May 1952, Emplaned Iwakuni 4 Jun 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland 7 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 181 days. Discharged from Kayforce on 28 Jul 1952. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. In 1969 Peter Wiren applied at Hamilton for service in Vietnam but was not accepted on account of age. Brother of J.J. WIREN. Living at Hamilton in Nov 2000. |
| WISHART, Kenneth Owen | 204599 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 09/04/2053 | 28/10/2053 | Born Manaia, Taranaki 15 Aug 1926. Previous service in BCOF Japan. 827281, Private, Infantry. Embarked as a member of 2nd Section NZ Jayforce, 2 NZEF, 20 Jul 1946 and RTNZ 27 Aug 1947. Farmhand. Next-of-kin Mrs E.M. Wishart (mother) New Lynn, Auckland. Served overseas in Jayforce one year 212 days. Discharged from 2 NZEF (Jayforce) 2 Oct 1947. Posted to C Squadron, 2 NZ Div Cavalry. Employed as a truck driver for Duck Brothers, Glen Eden prior to enlistment in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. His training was conducted mainly in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 9 Apr 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued journey by Qantas aircraft. Deplaned Iwakuni Japan, 11 Apr 1953. Entered Korea on 23 Apr 1954. Posted to B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Emplaned Japan 24 Oct 1953 and RTNZ on compassionate grounds deplaning at Auckland 21 Oct 1953. Served overseas in Korea 203 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Nov 1953 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49 and KWSM. |
| WITHERS, Edward Thomas | 206836 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 14/07/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born New Plymouth on 7 Jun 1930. Came from Eltham. Car spray painter and mechanic at Stratford. Enlisted in Regular Force 3 Aug 1949 (Service No 33866) but was discharged at his own request 9 Nov 1949. Entered Kayforce at Linton Camp on 22 Feb 1952 His training was conducted by Central Military District training Centre in Linton Camp. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) as a driver at Auckland on 14 Jul 1952 and left NZ as a Kayforce Replacement on 2nd Flight. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. During his service in Korea he committed a few discipline errors. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 and deplaned at Auckland 31 Mar 1953. SOS Kayforce 11 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 261 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died New Plymouth 26 Aug 1999 aged 69 years. |
| WITIKA, Paul | 340291 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/01/2056 | 10/08/2057 | Born Thames 31 Jan 1935. Driver for Winstone Ltd, Auckland. 15th Intake Compulsory Military Trainee who served in 1 Fd Regt RNZA. Attested in Kayforce 2 Nov 1955. Emplaned 10 Jan 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Whenuapai. Deplaned Japan 13 Jan 1956 and M/I NZ Base HQ on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy on entering Korea 7 Feb 1956. Posted to NZ Tpt Platoon, 15 May 1956. Committed several breaches against military discipline. Emplaned Iwakuni 7 Aug and RTNZ by air arriving Whenuapai 10 Aug 1957 on a RNZAF Hastings. Served overseas one year 214 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Sep 1957. Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (CMT & R). |
| WOLF, Laurence George | 326673 | Electrical Mechanician 1st Class | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Auckland 5 Feb 1932. Wire worker before joining the RNZN on 14 Sep 1950 in the rate of Electrical Mechanician 2nd Class. After training in Tamaki his first sea service was in Bellona. Embarked 4 Jan 1951 with 14 others on the Wanganella for travel to Australia to attend a course at HMAS Cerberus. Also served in Black Prince. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland 28 Apr 1955 for service in Korean waters. RTNZ 21 May 1956. Later served in Black Prince again and Royalist. Leading Electrical Mechanician Wolf was drafted to the Electrical Division of Royalist and left NZ on 20 May 1957 for the Second Commissioning of the ship which served in Malaysian, Japanese and Korean waters. This was his second time in this area. Final sea service was in Lachlan by which time he had advanced to Petty Officer Electrical Mechanician. “…where he was left very much to his own devices he has proved an excellent P.O. in all respects. He has taken charge well, displayed plenty of initiative and tackled his duties with enthusiasm. …” DEE 16 Nov 1962. Medal entitlement not known but his entitlement may include the following. NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. Died Hastings area 14 Sep 2007 aged 75 years. |
| WOLFSBAUER, Frederick Dominick | 203779 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 20/11/2051 | Born Morrinsville? 23 Aug 1924. Was involved in home service (27 Jan–26 Nov 1943 and again 4 Apr–16 Oct 1945). 9 Heavy Regt, NZ Artillery within New Zealand during WWII with Service No 632682. Discharged 28 Sep 1945. Self-employed contractor from Morrinsville. Enlisted in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. His training was mainly conducted in Waiouru. Embarked on SS Ormonde at Wellington on 10 Dec 1950, Main Body for Korea. Field Regiment Pool and driver. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 1 Jan 1951. Served in 163 Bty and Camp HQ Section. Admitted to Swedish Hospital 1–9 May 1951. Medical evacuee RTNZ (asthmatic bronchitis). Emplaned on Globemaster aircraft at Iwakuni, 12 Nov 1951 to Australia, travelled via Australian Military Forces Wing, Repat Hospital, Concord, Australia. Completed journey to NZ disembarking from Wanganella Auckland 20 Nov 1951. Discharged from Kayforce 28 Dec 1951. Served overseas 346 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM (Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal which were sent to Ngongotaha, Rotorua.) Died Hamilton, 26 Feb 2006 aged 87 years. |
| WOLSTENHOLME, Walter Raymond (Wally) | 203589 | Lance Bombardier | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 06/06/2052 | Born New Plymouth 22 Dec 1925. Home service in RNZAF (Service No 45708) during WWII, aircrew training from 22 Feb 1945 at Taieri, Dunedin. Served in BCOF (45708) Japan Mar 1946–11 Jan 1947. Travelled to Japan on the aircraft carrier HMS Glory with 14 Fighter Sqn RNZAF and 24 RNZAF Corsairs. Stationed at Iwakuni. RTNZ at the end of his TOD. Discharged from RNZAF on 29 Apr 1947. Enlisted in Kayforce Main Body on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Ship's clerk on voyage to Korea. Also Pay Clerk at RHQ then Tech Assist in 161 Bty. Climbed Mt Fujiyama (12,395 feet) with Frank Hargest while on three-days R&R leave. Living at Waterloo, Lower Hutt in Nov 2000. Medal entitlement is War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Wally was one of 10 who received the Korean War Service Medal at the Korean Ambassador’s Luncheon 25 Jun 2001. Later Entitled to NZDSM. Died Lower Hutt on 3 Jul 2014 aged 94 years. |
| WOMBWELL, Roy Anthony | 204704 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 10/02/2054 | 17/03/2054 | Born Cambridge, Waikato, 4 Sep 1929. Driver for Signcraft Ltd, Newmarket, Auckland. Enlisted 11 Aug 1953 in Kayforce. Underwent training in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 10 Feb 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air and deplaned Japan 13 Feb 1954 and M/I to NZRTU. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 19 Feb 1954, entered Korea 20 Feb 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 23 Feb 1954. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll (Compassionate) 3 Mar 1954. Emplaned 13 Mar 1954 Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ completing flight at Auckland 17 Mar 1954. Very short tour of duty. Served only 36 days away from New Zealand. Compassionate discharge from Kayforce 8 May 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM. |
| WOOD, Eric Douglas | 12620 | Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 07/10/2050 | 01/01/1970 | Born Seven Kings, Essex, UK, 3 Jan 1916. Previous service in the Royal Navy and reached the rate of at least Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Little is known about his previous service in the RN. Entered the RNZN at Cook on 13 Feb 1949 as a Stoker Mechanic and advanced during the next two-days to Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic. Cook became Maori on 1 Apr 1949. Drafted to Tutira on 24 May–6 Jun 1949 and to Rotoiti on 7 Jun–25 Aug 1949 as they sailed from Britain to New Zealand. On arrival in NZ was stationed in Philomel then drafted to Bellona on 23 Sep 1949–28 Sep 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 29 Sep 1950 and sailed from Auckland for Korea on 7 Oct 1950. TSFD to Hawea 15 Oct–18 Dec 1951. Eric Wood took passage in HMT Empire Fowey which had an ETD from Kure 24 Nov 1951 for discharge in the UK. DEE from Maori 11 Mar 1952. Later entitled to NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, NZDSM and KWSM. It is not known if he received any of these awards. |
| WOOD, Frederic Austen | 527419 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Kawhia, Northland 9 Jan 1931. Bushman employed by KDV Boxes Ltd, Katikati. Last NZ address No.5 RD, Te Awamutu. Enlisted as a Kayforce replacement on 22 Feb 1952. His training was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 2 Jun 1952 at on Teal flight to Sydney, travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, 4 Jun 1952. M/I to 16 Fd Regt in Korea 8 Jun 1952. Attached FAP to NZRTU for CATC Course 14–21 Jul 1952. Attended further CATC course in Sep 1952. Returned to 16 Fd Regt from NZRTU on 13 Sep 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 303 days. SOS Kayforce 6 Jun 1954 and posted to TF unit (4 Medium Regt, RNZA). Served overseas one year 303 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WOOD, Ian Stanley | 12967 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born Taumarunui 7 Oct 1932. Photographer's assistant before he entered RNZN on 5 May 1949 as Boy 2nd Class. Underwent training in Tamaki. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 22 Sep 1949. Served in Bellona 10 May 1950 and advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 7 Jun 1950. Drafted to Kaniere 18 Jan 1951 and advanced on Able Seaman 1 Apr 1951. Sent to HMAS Watson 6 Nov 1951–31 Jan 1952 to attend a Radar Plotter 3rd Class course. On RTNZ was in Philomel 1 Feb–7 Jul 1952. Drafted to Hawea 8 Jul 1952 and sailed from Auckland to SE Asia 4 Aug 1951. Travelled to Korean waters via Brisbane and Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 14 Mar 1953. RTNZ 29 Aug 1953. Seaman Branch, Radar operator. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Brisbane. In Philomel briefly before returning to HMAS Watson for a further course 24 Feb–5 Jul 1954. Returned to Philomel was graded Radar Plotter 2nd Class 18 Jun 1954 and advanced to Leading Seaman 14 Mar 1954. These appear to be backdated. Drafted to Black Prince 21 Sep 1954–1 May 1955 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer 1 Apr 1955. In Tamaki 2 May 1955–28 Sep 1956. Advanced to Petty Officer 1 Apr 1956. DEE 6 Oct 1956. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Later became Temporary Sub-Lieutenant in Auckland Sea Cadet Unit but did not complete time for any further medals. |
| WOOD, John Roger | 207719 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Christchurch 11 Oct 1925. Previous service in BCOF Japan, departed from NZ 29 May 1946 and entered Japan 14 Jun 1946. (821187 Private, Infantry. Engineer's labourer from Christchurch. Next-of-kin Mrs D.C. Wood, Moncks Bay, Sumner, Christchurch.) Marched out from 27 Battalion to NZ Provost Corps on 5 Sep 1946 then TSFD to C Sqn, 2 NZ Div Cav in Japan. Also served in Tokyo Battalion for two months in 1947. Embarked 14 Jun 1947 on the transport Waitaki for RTNZ. SOS 2 NZEF 6 Aug 1947. Storeman in Christchurch before enlisting in Kayforce on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in action from Pusan to north of Seoul in 163 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Emplaned Kure, Japan, attended Clerks Course RASC School, Singapore 21 Mar 1952 to 5 May 1952. Qualified for GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ by being posted to a unit in Singapore. Sergeant J. Bragg (Bluff), Gunner Roger Wood (Christchurch) and Gunner J. Reid (Auckland) photographed firing the 51st round of a 101-gun salute for King George VI in 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 18 Jun 1952 for RTNZ and discharge deplaning Auckland 21 Jun 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, NZDSM and KWSM. Family connections for Korea Vets Mrs Zaida V. Wood-Henderson was the sister of Robert Frederick Gordon q.v and John Roger wood was Brother-in-law of Lesley Vernon Joseph Bielski, q.v. |
| WOOD, Kenneth (Ken) | 12420 | Steward | HMNZS Pukaki 1 | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 02/12/2050 | Born Hull, Yorkshire, UK, 15 Jul 1928. Was a junior clerk before joining the Royal Navy. Entered the Royal Navy (Service No P/LX 774228) from 26 Sep 1945 as Boy Steward firstly at Royal Arthur, a shore station near Skegness and at Demetrius at Wetherby, Yorkshire. Served in Victory and served in Starling for three weeks in 1946. Starling was the most successful anti-submarine vessel of WWII credited with sinking 14 u-boats but he was not in this ship during any of these encounters. He also served at Collingwood. Ken Wood enlisted in the RNZN on 11 Oct 1948 at Cook, in London, on a three-year engagement. He was a steward in Hawea when that ship was brought to New Zealand. He was drafted to Pukaki 24 Jan 1950 and sailed in that ship on 3 Jul 1950 to Korea at the outset of the Korean War. Served mainly on the west coast waters of Korea. RTNZ 2 Dec 1950. Also served in Tamaki, Bellona and Philomel. DEE 12 Oct 1951. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Turangi, 17 Jun 1998 aged 69 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WOOD, Peter Brian | 336755 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/03/2053 | 08/09/2054 | Born Greymouth 12 Feb 1930. Employed as a driver for H. Cripps Co, East Tamaki, Auckland. Came from Papatoetoe. Enlisted in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements on 14 Oct 1952. He underwent training in Papakura and Burnham Camps, He also spent about three weeks at Lake Rotoiti at the Nelson Lakes National Park in Nov 1955. Emplaned 12 Mar 1953 on Teal flight from Auckland to Sydney Australia. Entered Japan 14 Mar 1953. Entered Korea 18 Mar 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Attached FAP to 16 Fd Regt 12 Jun 1953. TSFD from RNZASC to RNZA 1 Feb 1954 and attached to RHQ 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 8 Mar 1954 and appointed Vehicle Mechanic but reverted to Gunner 15 Jun 1954 when ceasing to hold that appointment. Emplaned 3 Sep 1954 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 8 Sep 1954. SOS Kayforce 26 Oct 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 181 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). His Kayforce Discharge Cert. No.344 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Cambridge. |
| WOOD, Ralph Harold | 333186 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 20/01/2056 | Born Auckland 10 Oct 1931. Labourer in the Shaw Saville Line wool store in Auckland. TF Trainee in 9th CMT Intake. Serving TF soldier in RNZE. Enlisted 2 Feb 1954 in Kayforce 14th Reinforcements at Papakura Camp. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 as a Sapper on Teal flight Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954. TSFD from RNZE to RNZASC 28 Jun 1954 and M/O from NZRTU to 10 Tpt Coy 12 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1954 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy the same day. Admitted 25 Canadian F.D.S.11 Aug 1954, TSFD to Brit Com Comm Z Med Unit and discharged from that Med Unit on 21 Aug 1954. Attached FAP 10 Fd Hygiene Unit 23 Aug 1954 and M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA 10 Fd Hygiene Unit 1 Sep 1954. Admitted 3 Canadian Fd Amb 23–29 Nov 1954 and again 15–19 Mar 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 6 Jan 1956. M/I NZ Base HQ 9 Jan 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings in Japan 16 Jan 1956 for RTNZ arriving Auckland 20 Jan 1956. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Mar 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM. Entitled to NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WOODALL, Richard | 208945 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 04/11/2053 | 26/11/2054 | Born Waratah, Australia 3 Aug 1928. Labourer and shearer for Mr J.D. Connell, Builder, Timaru. Enlisted 26 May 1953 in Kayforce. He completed a major part of his training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued journey by civil air to Iwakuni, Japan, deplaning 7 Nov 1953. Entered Korea 20 Nov 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 1 May 1954. Attended CATC course at Inchon 16–30 May 1954. His course results were well above-average for the course. Temporary Bombardier 30 Jun 1954 and to Temporary Sergeant 20 Aug 1954. Appointed Gun No.1 from time he was promoted Temporary Bombardier. Granted substantive rank as Sergeant on 8 Oct 1954. M/O to Pusan for embarkation and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney to Christchurch on Teal flight arriving at Harewood airport on 26 Nov 1954. Served overseas one year 23 days. Discharged from Kayforce 23 Jan 1955. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and NZDSM. His Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3446 was sent 12 Sep 1957 to an address in Timaru. Died Timaru 5 Jul 2021 aged 93 years. |
| WOODCOCK, Douglas Cookson (later LARSON) | 922947 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Born Dunedin 9 Aug 1931. Labourer for Dunedin City Council Tramways. Attested 31 Aug 1953 in Kayforce 12th Reinforcements. Emplaned Wellington 24 Mar 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney, then travelled on by Qantas via Port Moresby, Guam and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 27 Mar 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 3 Apr 1954 and entered Korea 5 Apr. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 6 Apr 1954. Served mainly in the Armistice area. Emplaned Iwakuni 3 May 1955 for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney 7 May 1955. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Jun 1955 and posted to the Territorial Force. Served in the Army overseas one year 45 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Changed surname by Deed Poll to LARSON. Kayforce Discharge Cert No.3447 still at Defence Pers Archives. Died Oamaru 18 Dec 1997 aged 66 years. |
| WOODHOUSE, Alan George | 208884 | Driver | Div HQ Tpt Platoon | RNZASC | 20/05/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Cromwell on 10 Sep 1928. He was a labourer for the Rabbit Board, Alexandra, Gore. Enlisted in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements 2 Dec 1952. Posted to RNZASC 12 Jan 1943 and did most of his training in Burnham Camp. Emplaned Wellington 20 May 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled onto Korea via Port Moresby and Guam to deplane Japan 23 May 1953. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement at Iwakuni. Posted to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 3 Jun 1953 and entered Korea on 4 Jun 1953. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal and appointed 2i/c of his section on 8 Feb 1954. Posted from Div HQ Tpt Pl to 10 Tpt Coy on 3 Jul 1954. Promoted Temporary Corporal on 13 Jul 1954 but reverted to Lance Corporal when TSFD to the NZ Roll 30 Sep 1954. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ via Sydney. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Sydney to Harewood, Christchurch deplaning on 22 Nov 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 25 Jan 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Living in Alexandra 2002 and Twizel in 2004. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WOODS, Barry Pani | 536258 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 23/04/2053 | 05/11/2054 | Born Rotorua 26 Jan 1930. Employed as a Clerk for NZ Forest Service Rotorua. Attested in Kayforce 6th Reinforcements on 2 Dec 1952. His training for Korea was conducted in Papakura Camp. Emplaned 23 Apr 1953 Auckland as a Driver on a Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA. Entered Japan 25 Apr 1953. Entered Korea on 4 May 1953 and posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 15 Jun 1953, Temporary Corporal 6 Jul 1953, Corporal 6 Oct 1953, Temporary Sergeant 23 Feb 1954 employed at TMT Sergeant Workshop Platoon and RTNZ as Acting Sergeant. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni 1 Nov 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned 5 Nov 1954 at Auckland. Served overseas one year 197 days. Discharged from Kayforce 19 Dec 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 197 days. Forest officer from NZ Forest Service, Rotorua. Joined Regular Force. Embarked on TS Captain Cook at Wellington and arrived at Singapore 10 Dec 1957. M/I to Nee Soon Camp on 28 Dec 1958 and then moved to Kota Tinggi for training. Served in 1 Bn NZ Regt at Ipoh. Bn HQ, initially as Transport Clerk. Promoted Corporal and appointed Clerk 15 Sep 1958 then Acting Sergeant 20 Dec 1958 while holding appointment of Chief Clerk during tour. GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ listed on schedule dated 28 Nov 1958. Disembarked from Captain Cook at Wellington 16 Dec 1959. Discharged at the completion of his engagement 28 Aug 1960. Joined Territorial Force and served in Hauraki Regt as Staff Sergeant circa 1962. Living Rotorua 2001. Died Ashburton, 5 Mar 2005. Awarded NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals, GSM 1918 (M), PJM and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WOODS, Eric Stewart | 32900 | Lance Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 31/01/2052 | 14/10/2054 | Born in Australia on 1 Mar 1936. Tractor Driver. Served in BCOF Japan 2nd Relief (No.654964). Embarked on HMT Dunera at Auckland 15 Jul 1947. Entered Japan 2 Aug 1947 and posted to NZ Provost Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal 4 Oct 1947. RTNZ, disembarking at Auckland 16 Aug 1948. TSFD to Interim Army for seven months then to Regular Force 14 Sep 1948. TSFD to Kayforce 3rd Reinforcements 20 Nov 1951. Embarked Wellington 31 Jan 1952 on the Wanganella to Sydney. Travelled from Sydney to Japan the troopship Devonshire disembarking Kure 18 Mar 1952. Entered Korea 26 Mar 1952 and was posted initially to NZRTU then posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Left NZ as Lance Corporal but reverted to Driver 18 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Oct 1964 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 14 Oct 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 225 days. SOS Kayforce and reposted to the Regular Force then discharged 18 Dec 1954, SNLR. Awarded NZOSM, NZ Service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Rotorua, 25 Aug 2005 aged 69 years. |
| WOODS, Maurice George | 328162 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 04/01/2055 | 24/05/2056 | Born Auckland 15 Oct 1932. Shop assistant for NZ Railways at Westport. 3rd intake of Compulsory Military Training scheme. Attested in in Kayforce 7 Sep 1954 and was trained in Waiouru, Papakura and Burnham Camps. Emplaned Auckland 4 Jan 1955 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 7 Jan 1954. Entered Korea 12 Jan 1954 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Served mainly in the Armistice area. M/O from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and was TSFD to the NZ Roll on 2 May 1956. Was held at NZ Component at BCFK until emplaned 21 May 1956 on RNZAF Hastings at Iwakuni, for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 24 May 1956. Discharged from Kayforce 14 Jul 1956. TSFD to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 142 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K). Entitled to NZDSM) |
| WOOLCOCK, Arnold Cecil | 1811 | Petty Officer Sick Bay | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Served twice in Korea, first with the RNZN (this entry) then with the Army (see 208775 Temp Sgt). Born Sydenham, Christchurch 18 Aug 1918. Six years in 3 Field Ambulance (Territorial Force) before WWII. Served 12 years in RNZN from 18 Oct 1939 as Sick Berth Attendant rising to Petty Officer Sick Berth Attendant with Service No 1811. Served in Matai and was drafted to Leander 23 Jun 1942–10 Jan 1943. He served in Philomel 11 Jan 1943–1 Sep 1944 and advanced to Sick Berth Petty Officer (Temporary) on 13 Jul 1944. He served in Matai again then returned to Philomel and was drafted to Achilles on 14 May 1946 and was a crewman when this ship was returned to the RN in 1946. Drafted to Bellona on 1 Oct 1946 and came back to NZ as a crewman and stayed in the ship until 26 Jun 1948. Served in Tamaki, Philomel and Kaniere. Drafted to Tutira on 27 Jan 1950. Tutira sailed from Auckland on 3 Jul 1950 together with Pukaki for Korea as Sick Berth Petty Officer. Served mainly on patrol and escort duties. RTNZ 30 May 1951. DEE 14 Dec 1951. On discharge from RNZN in 1951 he became compositor with Ministry of Works office at Westport. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. Enlisted in Kayforce at Westport, as a Kayforce Replacement with Service No 208775. Emplaned on Teal flight at Evans Bay, Wellington 6 Sep 1952 bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Japan 11 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1953. Served in RNZAMC and was attached to 10 Tpt Coy, RNZASC and also 16 Fd Regt. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while holding the appointment of Regimental Aid Post Sergeant, 1 May 1953. Granted a six-month extension dating from 10 Mar 1954. M/I NZ Base HQ as Sergeant from NZRTU 4 Jul 1954. Embarked on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan 8 Nov 1954 for RTNZ. Completed journey and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954 from a Teal flight es Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1955. Overseas service in Kayforce two years 77 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. [Was issued a Korea War Medal and UN Korea Medal for service in RNZN and also for his Army Service. Was officially advised that he was only permitted to wear the medals for his naval service but was allowed to retain the other pair as a ‘souvenir’ of his Army service. Applied to join Regular Force on return from Korea but withdrew his application in Oct 1955. Joined RF on 11 Apr 1960 as Temporary Corporal. Later appointed Sergeant Storeman at RNZAMC Stores Depot Trentham Camp. Promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant 11 Apr 1964. Discharged from the Army 25 May 1966. |
| WOOLCOCK, Arnold Cecil | 208775 | Temporary Sergeant | Attached 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZAMC | 24/03/2054 | 07/05/2055 | Served twice in Korea, first with the RNZN (Service No 1811) then with the Army (this entry). Enlisted in Kayforce at Westport, as a Kayforce Replacement with Service No 208775. Emplaned on Teal flight at Evans Bay, Wellington 6 Sep 1952 bound for Sydney. Continued by Qantas and deplaned Japan 11 Aug 1952. Entered Korea 10 Jan 1953. Served in 16 Fd Regt and was TSFD to 10 Tpt Coy 16 Mar 1954. Granted further six-months extension of service dating from 10 Mar 1954. Granted a further three-month extension dating from 10 Sep 1954. Embarked Kure 8 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia travelled to Pusan to pick up more Australians and Kiwis then sailed for Sydney. Completed RTNZ on Teal flight and deplaned Auckland 21 Nov 1954. |
| WOOLF, Royd Allan | 774118 | Corporal | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 28/08/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Motueka 2 Sep 1932. Compulsory Military Trainee in 1951. Serving TF soldier at the time of his enlistment in Kayforce 16th Reinforcements on 4 May 1954. Emplaned Auckland 28 Aug 1954 on a 42 Sqn, RNZAF Hastings to Japan via Australia, Manus Island, Guam, Iwo Jima to Iwakuni. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement 31 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy 6 Sep 1954. Entered Korea 8 Sep 1954 and probably travelled from Sasebo to Pusan by boat. M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 9 Sep 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal on 1 Apr 1955 and to Temporary Corporal 20 Dec 1955 whilst i/c section C Platoon. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 10 Tpt Coy on 15 Mar 1956 and remained TSFD to NZ Roll. Embarked Kure on 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia bound for Sydney. Completed journey from Sydney on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 223 days. Discharged from Kayforce 1 Jun 1956 and posted to TF unit. Later awarded NZOSM (9 Sep 2002), NZGSM (K) (20 Jul 1998) and NZDSM 13 Mar 2012. Living in Blenheim in 1996. Died Blenheim 10 Mar 2010, aged 77 years. |
| WOOLFIELD, John | 204288 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 03/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Otahuhu, Auckland, 1 Sep 1922. Timber grader then clerk for Henderson and Pollard, Auckland. Also spent two years in Customs Department. Previous service in Army (1 Bn., Auckland Regt) and RNZAF during WWII (RNZAF Service No 4216092) enlisting in late 1942. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura on 10 Jan 1952. Most of his training was done in Burnham Camp then returned to Papakura Camp for final leave. Emplaned 3 May 1952 on Teal flight at Auckland for Sydney and continued to Japan by Qantas. Entered Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Employed as Clerk in Pay and Records. Also served at NZ Base HQ in Korea for periods from 2 days to three weeks. M/I to NZ Base HQ from NZRTU and remained on the NZ Roll 10 Dec 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni, 2 Jan 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1954. Korean overseas service one year 249 days. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. Worked in Suva for about three months but resigned 24 Oct 1958. Living in Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia, in 2001. |
| WOOLHOUSE, Milton Frederick | 11460 | Steward | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born New Plymouth 26 Aug 1929. Entered the RNZN for three years from 8 May 1947 as an Assistant Steward. Underwent basic training in Tamaki and was drafted to Bellona 3 Jul 1947–18 Jan 1948. He was drafted to Arabis on 19 Jan 1948 and was a crewman in the ship when it was returned to the RN. Advanced to Steward on 9 Mar 1948. He was next drafted to the recently commissioned Hawea on 14 Aug 1948 and sailed from the UK on 15 Oct 1948 to join the RNZN Fleet. He then served in Tamaki, Pukaki, Lachlan and was DEE 25 Aug 1950. Employed as a hairdresser then the National Airways Corporation before he re-entered the RNZN on 8 Mar 1951 for two years. He then served briefly in Philomel and was drafted to Hawea on 24 Mar 1951 to 10 Mar 1952. He probably joined Hawea at Sydney where she was between 20–29 Mar 1951. Hawea then continued to Japan via Darwin, Tawau (North Borneo) and Hong Kong. Served in Korean waters mainly on the west coast with the UN Naval Forces. RTNZ on 8 Mar 1952 and then served in Tamaki and Philomel. DEE on 7 Mar 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| WOOLLAMS, Thomas Richard George | 206838 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 02/06/2052 | 31/03/2054 | Born Feilding 3 Jul 1929. Farmer from Fielding. Attended Whanganui Collegiate School for three years and was a member of the ATC at the college. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement for 2nd Flight. His training for Korea was conducted mainly in Waiouru camp. Emplaned Evans Bay, Wellington 2 Jun 1952 on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Travelled onwards by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 11 Jun 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jun 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt the same day. Was one of the recipients of the 2nd US Divisional Certificates presented by Major General James Fry in Apr 1953. M/O to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 10 Feb 1954. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ deplaning Wellington 31 Mar 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 298 days. Area 6 to arrange a specialist medical investigation. Specialist investigation continuing on 25 May 1954. Re-boarded at Palmerston North on 31 May 1954 and discharged from Kayforce 3 Aug 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Feilding on 2 Mar 1958 aged 29 years. Buried in Fielding Cemetery. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WOOLLER, Kevin | 206847 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/07/2052 | 17/04/2054 | Born New Plymouth 18 Oct 1929. Painter employed by Darby and Hannan, New Plymouth. Attested in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952 at Linton Camp. Kayforce Replacement 2nd Flight. Emplaned on RMA Ararangi (Teal flight) at Auckland. Deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 16 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 21 Jul 1952 and was posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served in 162 Bty. Attached to CATC, Inchon 4–25 Jan 1953 for three-week artillery course. Emplaned Iwakuni, 11 Apr 1954 and deplaned at Auckland 17 Apr 1954 from Teal flight from Sydney. SOS Kayforce 23 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 278 days. Awarded Korean Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Pair of medals offered for sale by Collector Services Christchurch, March 2000. |
| WOOLLIAMS, Albert Cyril Louis | 13045 | Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class | HMNZS Rotoiti 2 | RNZN | 07/01/2052 | 15/03/2053 | Born Rotorua 17 Jul 1927. Entered the RNZN on 9 Jun 1949 as a Probationary Electrical Mechanician. His training was conducted in Tamaki and then further training in Philomel. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 2nd Class on 16 Mar 1950 and to Acting Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class on 9 Jun 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 23 Dec 1951 and sailed from Auckland on 7 Jan 1952 for service with the UN Naval Forces in Korea. Advanced to Radio Electricians Mate 1st Class backdated to 9 Apr 1950 and advanced to Acting Leading Radio Electricians Mate on 1 Jan 1953. Rotoiti RTNZ on 19 Mar 1953 and he remained in her until drafted to Philomel on 15 Aug 1953. Drafted to Irirangi on 17 Aug 1953–20 Mar 1955. He was sent to HMAS Cerberus on 24 Mar 1955 for further skills training and RTNZ and Irirangi on 9 Jan 1956. His promotion to Leading Radio Electricians Mate is shown on his posting card as 1 Jan 1954 and his next promotion was to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician (Local) on 16 Feb 1956 and to Acting Petty Officer Radio Electrician on 1 Jun 1956. He served in Philomel and was sent back to HMAS Cerberus 14 Sep–16 Jun 1958. Back in Philomel his promotion to Petty Officer Radio Electrician is shown as 1 Jun 1957. He was sent to Maori on 28 Nov 1949 as a member of the crew for Otago to which he was posted on 22 Jun 1960. He came back to NZ and was drafted again to Irirangi 15 Mar 1961. Advanced to Acting Chief Radio Electrician (Local) on 11 Jan 1962 and to Chief Radio Electrician on 8 Jan 1962. He then served in Philomel and was drafted to Otago on 27 Apr 1965. He requested a Compassionate Discharge which was granted and he was discharged on 1 Jun 1964. His character was always shown as Very Good and his efficiency was many times shown as Superior. This was shown in many reports similar to this example over his years of service: “Above average in all respects. A hardworking keen hand who has all the attributes of a leader of men. A good power of command; has been a good influence with his younger messmates and has the brains and horse sese to get things done. Should do well as he has plenty of initiative and is always cheerful and willing. A pleasant personality and keeps a very good kit.” His UN Korea Medal was issued on 29 Jun 1953. His Korea Medal was not issued until 16 Mar 1959. Albert Woolliams died on 23 Jun 1998 possibly at Auckland. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. On his Certificate of Service five WWII medals are shown. These are 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with ‘Burma’ clasp, War Medal and NZ War Service Medal which need to be verified. There is nothing shown in his record as to how or where he served to receive these awards. He would have been 13 years old in 1940 and 17 years old in Jul 1945. |
| WOOLSTON, Paul William | 206594 | Signalman | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 27/05/2053 | Born Taumarunui 25 Jun 1929. Farm hand from family farm Taumarunui. Attested 21 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Enlisted in Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 23 Aug 1951. Embarked on three-day sea trip to Pusan and entered Korea 15 Dec 1951. Posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt on 20 Dec 1951. Served in G Troop, 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and was attached to HQ 16 Fd Regt. Underwent treatment at Sydney on RTNZ. Emplaned Iwakuni 23 May 1953 for RTNZ and discharge and deplaned at Wellington 27 May 1953 from a Teal flight from Australia. Served overseas one year 340 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1953. Died Auckland, 14 Apr 2005 aged 75 years. |
| WOON, Peter Edmond | 206354 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Wellington 16 May 1927. Previous service in 2nd Relief, BCOF (Japan) 655163 Sapper, NZE, Tinsmith and sheet metal worker from Wellington. Embarked on HMT Dunera at Wellington 15 Jul 1947. Served as a sapper NZE in Jayforce. RTNZ 10 Aug 1948. Discharged from Jayforce 19 Oct 1948. Next-of-kin Mrs E. Woon, Trentham (mother). Enlisted in Kayforce 11 Sep 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Took part in many actions from Pusan to north of Seoul. Admitted BCOF General Hospital 9 Oct 1951 with fractured nose. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 10 Jan 1952 while holding appointment of Postal Clerk and to Lance Bombardier 20 May 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni 20 Aug 1952 for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby and Sydney. Deplaned Wellington 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Feb 1953. Served overseas one year 258 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died during 1995 aged 63 or 64 years. |
| WORTHINGTON, Ian | 12919 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2053 | 02/03/2054 | Born Ohura, Taranaki, on 5 Aug 1931. Civil occupation, Lamp man for the State Coal Mine Co. Enlisted in the RNZN 3 Feb 1949. After training in Tamaki and then Philomel as an Ordinary Telegraphist was drafted to Kaniere for his first sea service 30 Jan–20 Nov 1951. Drafted to Irirangi the RNZN Signal station at Waiouru 21 Nov 1951. Advanced to Telegraphist 2 Feb 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 27 Jan 1953 and sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1953. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and onto Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. Spent two months at HMNZS Wakefield (Naval Office in Wellington) before returning to Philomel. DEE 4 Aug 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WORTHY, Ian Michael | 204168 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 02/09/2053 | Born Whangaroa, Northland 5 Nov 1928. Shepherd for Mr W.B. Chiltern of Pukehui, Northland. Enlisted 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951. Entered Korea and was posted to 10 Tpt Coy 8 Sep 1951. Posted from 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ 6 Feb 1952. Posted from NZ Base HQ to Div HQ Tpt Platoon 12 May 1952 and the next day was posted back to 10 (NZ) Tp Coy. Admitted 60 Indian Fd Amb and sent straight onto 25 Canadian FDS 18 Nov 1952 (Achilles Tendon problem) and was then TSFD to Brit Com Z Med Unit and returned to unit 29 Nov 1952. His next few months of service were variously between HQ, NZ Base, NZ Reinf Training Unit and 10 (NZ) Tpt Coy. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 30 Aug 1953 for RTNZ and discharge, arrived at Auckland 4.30pm 2 Sep 1953 on Teal flight from Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal Entitled to KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Nov 1953. Served overseas two years 33 days. His Kayforce Discharge Cert is still held at Pers Archives, Trentham Camp. Died Kaiaua north-east of Pokeno Waikato 28 Mar 1977 aged 49 years. |
| WRATT, Neill Allan | 457360 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 16/06/2054 | 14/12/2055 | Born Te Aroha 5 Apr 1932. Spent five years in Matamata School Cadet Unit. CMT 2nd Intake and then became serving TF soldier. Electrician employed by B.P. Company, Auckland. Attested in Kayforce 15th Reinforcements 16 Mar 1954. Emplaned Auckland 16 Jun 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air and deplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 and M/I NZ Reinf Training Unit. Posted to NZ Base HQ 16 Jul 1954 and then posted to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Aug 1954. Entered Korea 23 Aug 1954. M/I 10 Tpt Coy 24 Aug 1954. Granted a 12 Month Extension of service. Attached FAP Brit Com Sub Area South 25 Oct 1955 to be a member of a Burial Party. M/I 10 Tpt Coy and CTBA Brit Com Area South 27 Oct 1955. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll for Furlough. Deplaned Auckland 14 Dec 1955 but did not to return to Korea. Served overseas one year 182 days. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Feb 1956 and posted to TF unit. Also awarded NZOSM and NZGSM (K). Living in Timaru 2003. Died Timaru? 19 Aug 2017 aged 85 years. |
| WRAY, Montague Archibald | 203435 | Lance Corporal | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt LAD | RNZEME | 03/05/2052 | 19/02/2054 | Born Hamilton 12 Aug 1930. Cycle mechanic and agent at Mt Roskill, Auckland. Member of 1 Armoured Car Regiment for 14 months and promoted Lance Corporal after a few months service. Gained Heavy Trade and Bren Gun Carrier licenses. Attested as a Kayforce Replacement 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled to Japan by civil air via Darwin, Manila to Iwakuni and deplaned Japan 6 May 1952. Entered Korea 10 May 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD as Armourer. Attached from time to time to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt and 28 Fd Engr Regt, 10 Tpt Coy and NZ Base HQ. Promoted Temporary Corporal Armourer 8 Jul 1952; Temporary Sergeant 16 Sep 1952. The activities of an armourer were quite extensive and he proved satisfactory in all respects. M/O from 16 Fd Regt 1 Nov 1953 to NZ Base. M/I to NZ Base 4 Nov 1953 and TSFD to NZ Roll. RTNZ on SS Taiping embarking 29 Jan 1954 at Kobe, Japan and travelling via Hong Kong, Tarakan to Sydney then by air to NZ. Deplaned Auckland 8.15am 19 Feb 1954. SOS Kayforce 22 Apr 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Served overseas one year 293 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, KWSM and later NZDSM. |
| WRAY, William John | 202319 | Captain | 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt | RNZ Sigs | 02/08/2051 | 29/07/2053 | Born Greymouth 2 Jul 1924. Served in Army in New Zealand and Australia 1943–46. Appointed Temporary 2nd Lieutenant NZ Div Cav, 2 NZEF (Japan Section), BCOF Japan, 26 Jun 1946 to 1947. Next of Kin Mr W.J. Wray (father) Mt Roskill, Auckland. Ex 1 Armoured Car Regt, RNZAC. Attested in Kayforce 5 Aug 1953. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Jun 1952. Troop Commander. RTNZ 31 Dec 1952 and re-embarked for Korea 25 Feb 1953. Struck off strength of the Emergency Force 4 Aug 1953. Regular Force 1953–74. TSFD from 1 Armoured Car Regt (New Zealand Scottish) to the Regular Force (RNZ Sigs) with the rank of Lieutenant on probation dated 5 Aug 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later served in Malaya 1959–61, GSM 1918 clasp ‘Malaya’ sent to Trentham Camp for naming on 9 May and issued on 19 Jun 1961. Later Lieutenant Col, 4 Feb 1969, Director of Signals. Retired 16 Aug 1974. Died Tauranga, 4 Nov 1996 (Cancer) aged 72 years. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WRENN, Charles | 14445 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Pukaki 3 | RNZN | 28/04/2055 | 21/05/2056 | Born Little Compton, Warwickshire, UK, 8 Sep 1924. Farm worker before he entered the RN on a 12-year engagement on 27 Mar 1944. Granted the rate of Ordinary Seaman and issued the Service No D/SSX 733220. His first year in service was mainly in RN shore stations including Royal Arthur, Glendower, Valkyrie (Naval Air Station in Dorset) Collingwood and Drake. Advanced to Able Seaman with classification of Radar Plotter 3rd Class on 1 Dec 1944. Served in Implacable (aircraft carrier) 28 Jun 1947–5 Feb 1948. Served in Vanguard (Britain’s largest warship) 30 Aug–9 Oct 1949 and then in Veryan Bay (anti-aircraft frigate) based in Malta 6 Dec 1949–25 Apr 1951. During his time in Veryan Bay the ship undertook duties as ‘guardship’ at Trieste and Aqaba. Veryan Bay and St Austel Bay both came to NZ exchanging with our ships Hawea and Taupo from 3 Jul–28 Oct 1950. Veryan Bay arrived back in Malta on 4 Jan 1951 and after refit returned to Britain arriving at Plymouth 21 Apr 1951. The remainder of his RN service was in the naval shore stations of Drake, Defiance, Dryad and finally Drake from where he was released to the reserve on 28 Sep 1952. He was then in the Royal Fleet Reserve, Devonport (UK) 29 Sep 1952–13 Apr 1954 from where he was released to join the RNZN. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori, in London 12 Apr 1954 and was granted the rate of Able Seaman with qualification of Radar Plotter 2nd Class. On arrival in NZ he was in Philomel briefly and the drafted to Bellona 31 May 1954–24 Feb 1955. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman (Local) but reverted to Able Seaman 25 Feb 1955. Drafted to Pukaki 24 Feb 1955 and sailed from Auckland on 28 Apr 1955 to serve in Malaysian and Korean waters. RTNZ on 21 May 1956. Served in Philomel, Rotoiti and Black Prince. DEE 11 Apr 1960. Later entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and possibly NZSSM (Nuclear Testing). |
| WRIGHT, Alan | 12424 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK, 25 May 1928. Shop assistant before enlisting in the Royal Navy on 3 Dec 1945. Three years’ service in Submarine Branch, Royal Navy with Service No P/JX 783267 after the end of WWII. Served in Dolphin, Cyclops (submarine depot ship), then served in submarines Sanguine and Tactician and also in Montclare a submarine depot ship. Released from the RN 27 Mar 1948. Entered the RNZN 3 Jan 1949 at Cook, soon to be renamed Maori and was granted the rate of Able Seaman with seniority as an Able Seaman from 10 Sep 1947 and with a qualification of TD3. Was a crewman in Tutira from 4 May 1949 on its delivery voyage to NZ. On arrival in NZ was in Philomel briefly and was then sent to HMAS Rushcutter 20 Dec 1949–3 Aug 1950. Advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 26 Jul 1950. Drafted to Tutira 7 Oct 1950 but the ship was already in Korean waters so travelled in Rotoiti which left Auckland on 7 Oct 1950 to join his ship in Japan. Advanced to Leading Seaman 26 May 1951 and arrived back in NZ in Tutira 30 May 1951. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Singapore. In Philomel 25 Aug–22 Nov 1951. Drafted to Rotoiti as Able Seaman Torpedo Detector 2nd Class on 23 Nov 1951. Served in Korea the second time and RTNZ via Cairns, Australia arriving Auckland 19 Mar 1953 but he stayed in Rotoiti until 14 Aug 1953. Enjoyed meals cooked by Chinese Laundrymen on board the ships. Served in Tamaki 15 Aug 1953 and qualified Underwater Specialist 2 class. In Philomel 23 Nov 1954 and then went back to the UK. DEE 2 Feb 1955. However he came back to NZ to live in Dunedin in 2004. Died Dunedin 1 Apr 2012. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Dunedin in 2004. Died Dunedin 1 Apr 2012 aged 84 years. |
| WRIGHT, Allan Melville | 206595 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 13/05/2053 | Born Warkworth 2 Feb 1930. Self-employed farmer in partnership and wool classer at Clyde Bank, Fraser Town, Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay. Enlisted 13 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 6 Sep 1951. Embarked Sasebo 7 Sep for three-day journey to Pusan, entered Korea 10 Sep 1951 and posted to B Platoon, 10 Tpt Coy. Posted to Div HQ Transport Platoon 13 May 1952, but was posted back to 10 Tpt Coy the next day. Had several disagreements with Military Orders and rules. TSFD to NZ Roll at NZ Base on 19 Apr 1953. Emplaned Iwakuni 9 May 1953 for RTNZ via Sydney and deplaned Auckland 13 May 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 11 Jul 1953. Served overseas one year 286 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WRIGHT, Brian Carlisle | 203656 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 28/07/2052 | Born Tirau, Waikato 14 Apr 1926. Farm hand for his father Mr H.L. Wright, Piarere, Tirau, Waikato. He gained a Diploma in Dairying before he entered Kayforce. Attested in KMB at Auckland on 30 Aug 1950. His training for Korea was completed in Papakura and Waiouru Camps. Posted to 16 Fd Regt while training in Waiouru 5 Oct 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver Field Regiment. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier while appointed 2i/c Gun 25 Oct 1951. Promoted Lance Bombardier, Temporary Bombardier while appointed Section Bombardier 29 Jan 1952. Attached FAP to Seoul Guardroom for 10 days from 26 Mar 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 12 May 1952 while appointed Gun No.1 and to substantive Sergeant 10 Jul 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 25 Jul 1952 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 28 Jul 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 232 days. Discharged from Kayforce 22 Sep 1952. Total overseas service in Korea one year 232 days. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WRIGHT, Donald | 13897 | Telegraphist | HMNZS Pukaki 2 | RNZN | 21/09/2053 | 28/09/2054 | Born Crew, Cheshire, UK, 7 Jun 1921. Employed as a Railway clerk before he entered the RN on 5 Jun 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman with Service No C/JX 282155. Served in shore stations Victory, Collingwood, Pembroke and St Christopher, a Coastal Forces Training base located at Fort William, Scotland where he was involved with small craft. Served in Mosquito a coastal forces base at Alexandria, Egypt. Advanced to Telegraphist 20 Aug 1942. He also served at St Angelo (Malta) a Coastal Forces Base then returned to the UK. Served in Exercise Fabius in Party M which was training for the D-Day landings. Also served in Pembroke, Ganges and Badger. Released to Class ‘A’ Reserve 1 Apr 1946. Donald re-entered the RN on 5 Nov 1946 and served in Mercury. Drafted to Creole (destroyer) 10 Dec 1946–15 Oct 1948. On 1 Feb 1949 Donald was back in the Mediterranean located at St Angelo in Malta. Served in Saintes (destroyer). Returned to Britain and served in Osprey (Naval Air station in Dorset) and Indomitable (aircraft carrier). Released from the RN to the Reserve 19 May 1952. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal. Entered the RNZN at Maori 19 Aug 1952 as a Telegraphist. Served in in Philomel and Irirangi. Drafted to Pukaki 18 Aug 1953 and sailed from Auckland 21 Sep 1953 to serve in Korean waters with the UN Forces. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. Awarded UN Korea Medal. Served in Philomel briefly and then sent on course to HMAS Cerberus 8 Jan–8 Apr 1955. On RTNZ served again in Philomel and Irirangi. Advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist 3 May 1956. Drafted to Royalist 4 Apr 1957 as Telegraphist and sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957. RTNZ 30 Apr 1958. RTNZ 28 Sep 1954. DEE 18 Mar 1958. Entitled to NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K) NZDSM (R) and PJM. |
| WRIGHT, Donald James | 13276 | Stoker | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Hunterville 18 Feb 1931. Enlisted in the RNZN on 25 May 1950 as a Stoker. After initial training in Tamaki was drafted to Hawea 15 Jan 1951 and sailed from Auckland for Korea 2 Mar 1951. Advanced to Stoker Mechanic 25 Mar 1951. Attached to HMS Ceylon (a modified Crown Colony-class light cruiser) 24 Oct 1951 to 10 Jan 1952. He may have been in this ship when it bombarded communist targets ashore. He returned to Hawea after this TOD and continued to serve mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. On RTNZ he served in Black Prince and advanced to Leading Stoker Mechanic 25 Mar 1953. Sent to HMAS Cerberus 3 Aug 1954–10 Aug 1956 and advanced to Acting Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic 16 Aug 1954 to Acting Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic 19 Mar 1955 and to Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class 10 Aug 1956. On RTNZ served in Black Prince 15 Nov 1956–28 Jan 1957. Drafted to Royalist 29 Jan 1957 which sailed from New Zealand on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission. Advanced to Engineer Mechanic 2nd Class on 6 Jul 1957 and to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class on 6 Jul 1958. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958 but he remained with his ship until 16 Nov 1958. Later served in Rotoiti, Royalist again, Lachlan. Served as Engineer Mechanic 1st Class in Taranaki on the Far East Station 1965–66, during Confrontation and was awarded the GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 25 May 1965. Was attached to the Royal Australian Navy from mid-Jan 1967 and served in the destroyer HMAS Vampire in South Vietnamese waters as Chief Petty Officer Mechanician and acted as the ship's diver. He conducted several underwater checks of the ship during this time. At Olphert (Reserve Unit, Wellington) 1968. ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasp sent to Olphert on 17 Sep 1969. After considerable time was eventually awarded circa 2010 the NZGSM (V). Later served in Kiama and at COMAUCK. Discharged to RA 25 May 1970 in the rank of Chief Petty Officer Mechanician 1st Class. Living in Prospect, Tasmania, in Apr 2000. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) NZGSM (K),PJM and KWSM. |
| WRIGHT, Eric Alan | 14489 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born the UK on 24 Jan 1925. Entered the RN on 25 Feb 1941 as an Engine Room Artificer Apprentice aged 16 and served in MTE, Rosyth where he learned his trade as a boilermaker over the next three years. Drafted to Victory on 28 Dec 1944 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 5th Class on 1 Jan 1945. Drafted to Dauntless a light cruiser converted for training purposes in Oct 1944 and was based on HM Dockyard at Rosyth. He joined Dauntless on 10 Feb 1945 and worked on this ship on repair work and essential maintenance. He remained in Dauntless until Feb 1946 when the ship was placed on the disposal list. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 15 Feb 1946. He was in Victory briefly and was then drafted to the shore base Gould in Colombo, Ceylon 24 Apr–20 May 1946. He then served in Wave (minesweeper) and was based in Tamar, Hong Kong and sailed in the ship to Terror (Singapore). Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class (Chief Petty Officer) on 19 Jul 1946. He then returned to Gould in Ceylon then went back to Tamar to join Whitesand Bay (AA frigate) and sailed in her to St Angelo in Malta. Her new job was to intercept, board and detain ships carrying illegal Jewish immigrants to Palestine. Boarding ramps and protective nettings were fitted and special training for Boarding Parties was carried out. She remained on the Palestine Patrol until Mar 1948, while based at Haifa. He advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 1 Jul 1947. Drafted to Stormcloud (minesweeper) still based on St Angelo 20 Jun 1948–29 Jun 1949. He returned to Britain and served in Victory, Starling (Victory II), Scorpion (advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 1 Jul 1952) and Hornet. He was released from the RN on 23 Jan 1955. Entered the RNZN at Maori on 17 Mar 1955 as an Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class and Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on the following days. On arrival in NZ he served initially in Philomel from 25 Mar 1955. Drafted to Stawell 27 Aug 1955 and also served in Black Prince 9 Nov 1955, Pukaki and Tamaki before he was drafted to Royalist on 3 Apr 1957. sailed from Auckland on 20 May 1957 on the Second Commission voyage and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class on 22 Aug 1957. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Served in the Engineering Division. He then served in Philomel, Black Prince, Royalist and Lachlan. Awarded the Naval LS&GC Medal on 6 Aug 1961. Later Chief Petty Officer Artificer in Philomel. Discharged to RA on 16 Mar 1965.Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M), NZGSM (K), NZDSM and PJM. |
| WRIGHT, Eric Kingsford | 206114 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 16/08/2052 | Born Martinborough 14 Oct 1928. Served briefly in the RNZAF in 1946. Scrub cutter for F.A. Della, Wairewa, Martinborough. Attested in Kayforce 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 as a Gunner on SS Ormonde at, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt before leaving New Zealand. Was employed as a cook in Kayforce. Admitted 75 A.D.S. 30 Apr–5 May 1952. M/I to NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt 24 Jun 1952. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hosp, Kure 25 Jun–2 Jul 1952 and remained on NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 13 Aug 1952 and deplaned Wellington 16 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 251 days. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Oct 1952. Signed on for service in NZSAS 7 Jun 1955 and was discharged 10 Oct 1955 as he did not make the standards. Enlisted 18 Jul 1957 for service in 1 NZ Regt. Served overseas 28 Nov 1957–15 Dec 1959 and was discharged 10 Aug 1960. Went out for a year then re-joined again in the Regular Army 22 Aug 1961 and was posted to 1 NZ Regt. Had served as a cook in his previous tour to Malaya. TSFD to RNZASC wef 14 Nov 1961. Emplaned Whenuapai 15 Nov 1961. Was a 2 Star cook in the Battalion. RTNZ and deplaned Christchurch 3 Dec 1963. Later became a Sergeant Cook, Stat Pl, 3 Tpt Coy. Discharged 5 Sep 1973. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal and GSM 1918 (M). Later awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (M), NZDSM, PJM and KWSM. Died Foxton? 10 Aug 2003 aged 74 years. |
| WRIGHT, George Dudley Willmott (Lofty) | 7277 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 26/07/2054 | 03/09/2055 | Born Frankton Junction, Hamilton 19 Oct 1926. Previous service was varied. Served in 2 NZEF on home service and reached rank of Corporal 1945. Joined Interim Army and served in 9 Coast Regt RNZA in 1947 (Service No 811839). Then enlisted in the RNZN hence Service No 7277. Enlisted in the Regular Force (Army) 20 Nov 1951 and was posted to Northern District Company RNZASC as a Driver. Seconded to Kayforce in 1954. Emplaned Auckland 26 Jul 1954 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued to Japan by civil air to Japa and deplaned Iwakuni 29 Jul 1954. Entered Korea 6 Aug 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy. Promoted Lance Corporal while holding appointment of Section 2i/c then promoted Corporal while holding appointment of Section Commander. Promoted Temporary Sergeant while holding appointment of Administration Sergeant. Emplaned Iwakuni 26 Aug 1955, for RTNZ and deplaned Auckland from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served in Korea one year 39 days. SOS Kayforce 3 Oct 1955 and reposted to the Regular Force and returned to Northern District Transport Company. In Sep 1956 he TSFD to RNZ Provost Corps as a Military Policeman and was posted to Papakura Camp. Posted to Burnham Camp 1963 as Staff Sergeant. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class in 1956. Posted to Singapore in 1969 and took up an appointment in the UK/AS/NZ Special Investigation Detachment. Later Warrant Officer 1st Class Military Police Investigator at Army Training Group Waiouru, Nov 1975. Discharged from the Army and later returned to the RNZN as General Service Hand at HMNZS Irirangi from Sep 1976 to Oct 1991. Regarded as an asset to HMNZS Irirangi. Died Taihape Hospital 14 Oct 2006 aged 81 years. Cremated Milson Crematorium Palmerston North. Awarded NZOSM, NZGSM (K), LS&GC Medal (Military). May also be entitled to NZ War Service Medal 1939–45 but detail not sighted. |
| WRIGHT, George Trevor | 203644 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 15/07/2052 | Born Morrinsville 18 Nov 1928. Carpenter’s labourer at NZ Forest Products Ltd, Tokoroa. Attested in KMB at Auckland 29 Aug 1950 and was attested in Papakura Camp. He was trained in Papakura and Waiouru. Posted to 16 Fd Regt on 5 Oct 1950. Posted to Active Service 1 Dec 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty from Pusan to north of Seoul. Driver in Field Regiment. M/I To NZ Base HQ from 16 Fd Regt on 24 Jun 1952 and was TSFD to the NZ Roll. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 10 Jul 1952 for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 15 Jul 1952 from Teal flight (Aorangi) ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 219 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 9 Sep 1952 and returned initially to Te Aroha. Died Morrinsville, 16 Jul 2006 aged 77 years. |
| WRIGHT, Gerald Curtis | 15326 | Lieutenant Commander | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Hastings 20 Jul 1938. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class from 27 Jan 1955. His initial training was in Tamaki and had further training in Philomel. Drafted to Kaniere and sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for service in Malayan and in Korean waters. RTNZ 8 May 1957. Served during Confrontation against Indonesia in Santon (minesweeper) in North Borneo waters. In Philomel 1964. GSM 1962 clasp ‘Borneo’ issued 9 Sep 1968 to recipient in Philomel. Did not qualify for ‘Malay Peninsula’ clasp as only accumulated 20 days confirmed service. Served in Inverell (Bathurst-class minesweeper) in 1968. At nuclear test monitoring at Christmas Island (1956) and at Mururoa (1972). Later Lieutenant Commander. Discharged circa 1973. Later awarded NZOSM, NZSSM (Nuclear Tests), Naval LS&GC Medal. Author of a number of books related to NZ Naval history including HMS Puriri (the story of the only warship to be lost by enemy action in New Zealand waters) and A Kiwi on our Funnel (The Story of HMNZ Ships Hickleton and Santon during Confrontation). |
| WRIGHT, Graham Maurice | 12467 | Leading Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 21/11/2051 | Born Whangarei on 6 Oct 1928. Employed as a farmhand before he enlisted in the RNZN as Ordinary Seaman 30 Sep 1948. After training in Tamaki was drafted to Bellona 2 Jun 1949. Advanced to Able Seaman 20 Jan 1950. Drafted to Rotoiti on 20 Mar to 2 May 1950. Sent to HMAS Rushcutter 6 May–3 Aug 1950 for further training. Drafted to Hawea 18 Jan–6 Sep 1951. Hawea sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1951 to serve in Korea. Maurice Wright advanced to Acting Leading Seaman 9 Jul 1951. TSFD to Rotoiti on 1 Sep 1951 and RTNZ in her arriving 21 Nov 1951. He was sent to HMAS Rushcutter 16 Nov 1951–30 May 1952. Advanced to Leading Seaman on 2 Feb 1952. Drafted to Kaniere on 2 Feb 1952 and sailed from Auckland on 2 Mar 1953 to serve once again in Korean waters. Travelled to Korean waters via Sydney, the Java Sea to Singapore and onto Hong Kong. Served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ via Hong Kong and Suva, Fiji arriving Auckland 2 Mar 1954. DEE 29 Sep 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WRIGHT, Peter Norman | 14625 | Sub-Lieutenant | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland on 10 Nov 1934. Midshipman in Maori, London, 1 Jan 1954. Junior officer training in England in the Royal Navy Jan 1953–Jan 1957. Appointed 8 Apr 1957 to Royalist which sailed from Devonport on 20 May 1957 and served in Malayan and Japanese/Korean waters but was in the latter for about five weeks from 8 Oct to 11 Nov 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Promoted Lieutenant on 16 Aug 1957. RTNZ on 4 Jul 1958. Was on an exchange with the RN 1 May 1961–7 Nov 1963. During that time he served in both ship and shore stations including HMS Mercury, Tiger, Narvik, Ausonia and Victory. On RTNZ he served in Philomel, Tamaki, Rotoiti, Tamaki again Inverell, Tamaki again and in Hickleton during Confrontasi. (Hickleton and Santon were the only RNZN manned ships that never served in NZ Waters.) Promoted Lieutenant Commander 16 Aug 1965 and was serving in Wakefield. He also served in Taranaki as Commanding Officer during 1968. Promoted Temporary Commander 12 Oct 1970. Promoted Commander 16 Mar 1973 and was serving in ACDS (Personnel). Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Auckland Public Hospital on 22 Jun 1982 aged 47 years. |
| WRIGHT, Roland Gordon | 208776 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 23/06/2054 | Born Milton, Southland, on 5 Aug 1929. Came from Dunedin. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 as a Gunner on Teal flight to Sydney and continued by Qantas or BCPA and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. M/O from NZRTU and posted to 16 Fd Regt 30 Oct 1953. Entered Korea 31 Oct and M/I to unit 1 Nov 1953. Served in 161 Bty as a Gun Number on No.4 Gun, Baker Troop. Served in Imjin River area and Seoul. Helped build a football field with grass turfs. Awarded 28 days detention 2 Oct 1953. Granted one day remission for good conduct. Emplaned Iwakuni 19 Jun 1954 for RTNZ. Disembarked at Wellington from Teal flight from Sydney 23 Jun 1954. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Aug 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| WRIGHT, Roland Robert Andrew | 206611 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/10/2052 | Born Hokitika, West Coast 13 Jul 1927. Fitter for HD and HO Wills, Petone. Enlisted Wellington 22 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force and underwent training at Linton Camp. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Embarked on ship at Sasebo, Japan, 31 Aug 1951 for trip to Pusan. Entered Korea 2 Sep 1951. Served in the 10 Tpt Coy Workshop Platoon. Accidentally injured by petrol burns to left leg and admitted to Norwegian MASH on 30 Mar 1952. RTNZ on Teal flight (compassionate leave) deplaning Auckland 10 Oct 1952. Served in Korea one year 71 days. Did not return to Korea. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living Runanga circa 2005. |
| WRIGHT, Vivian Charles | 203958 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 14/06/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Onehunga, Auckland, 7 Jan 1929. Labourer for G.R. Young, Onehunga. Enlisted in Kayforce 26 Feb 1951. Emplaned Whenuapai, Auckland (1st Flight) 14 Jun 1951 by Teal flight to Sydney then by MV Tai Yuan via Brisbane, Rabaul, Hong Kong to Japan disembarking at Kure 29 Jul 1951 and thence to Korea. Entered Korea 14 Aug 1951. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Attached to NZRTU on NCO Cadre Course 8 Jan 1952. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier 12 Apr 1953. Promoted Temporary Bombardier 7 Jun 1952. Promoted Temporary Sergeant 28 Aug 1952 but reverted to Acting rank on 19 Jan 1953. Had so difficult adhering to R&SOs. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 31 Jan 1953 for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 5 Feb 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 238 days Discharged from Kayforce 10 Apr 1953. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WRIGHT, Walter Alan | 15177 | Ordinary Telegraphist | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born 20 Jan 1938. Entered the RNZN on 23 Jan 1954 as a Junior Telegraphist. His initial training was conducted in Tamaki followed by service in Philomel where he advanced to Ordinary Telegraphist on 20 Jul 1955. Drafted to Hawea 3 Nov 1955 and shortly after he was drafted to Kaniere on 10 Jan 1956. Kaniere sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 to serve in Malayan and Korean waters. She RTNZ on 8 May 1957. He remained in this ship and advanced to Telegraphist on 20 Dec 1957. Drafted to Irirangi on 28 Oct 1958 and advanced to Acting Leading Telegraphist on 1 Apr 1959. In 1959 he served in both Wakefield and Philomel and was then drafted to Royalist on 20 Jan 1960 and advanced to Leading Radio Operator on 1 Apr 1960. In 1961 he again served in both Wakefield and Philomel and on 30 Jun 1961 he was drafted to Irirangi where he advanced to Radio Operator 1st Class on 15 Mar 1962 but was disrated and was then drafted to Royalist on 16 Mar 1962. He later served in Philomel and re-advanced to Acting Leading Radio Operator on 4 Jul 1963 and served again in Irirangi. DEE 19 Jan 1965. It is not known what medals he received but he was probably entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| WYATT, John Allan | 12300 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Charlton, South London, UK, 15 Oct 1924. Employed as a labourer before he entered the Royal Navy. Little is known of his RN service at this time apart from he had passed exams for Acting Coxswain 27 Jul 1945 and the exams for Leading Seaman 7 Aug 1945. His awards for RN service are not known. Entered the RNZN at Cook III (later became known as Maori) on a three-year engagement from 5 Jul 1948. Drafted to HMS Loch Achanalt 19 Aug 1948 which became HMNZS Pukaki on 13 Sep 1948. Travelled to NZ as a crewman in that ship. In Philomel 10 Mar–10 Apr 1949. Served in Pukaki and Lachlan in the period 11 Apr 1949 and 31 Dec 1949. In Philomel 1 Jan 1950. Drafted to Tutira which sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service with the UN Forces in Korea. RTNZ 4 Dec 1950 possibly in Pukaki which came back on 2 Dec 1950. In Philomel 5 Dec 1950–24 Jul 1951. DEE 24 Jul 1951. On discharge went to live at Castor Bay, North Shore. Entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM for his service with the RNZN. |
| WYATT, Walter Denzil (Wally) | 204289 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 22/07/2052 | 22/11/2054 | Born Palmerston North 23 Apr 1928. Came from Devonport, Auckland. Previous service in RNZAF for nine months (Service No 74082) at Burnham then to Whenuapai in 1949. Enlisted in Kayforce Nov 1951. Emplaned Auckland 22 Jul 1952 and travelled by air to Japan via Sydney by Teal flying boat and by Qantas DC4 via Guam to Iwakuni. Also served in 161 Bty (Troop Sergeant Major Able Troop) and back to 163 Bty as Battery Sergeant Major on operations north of Seoul. RTNZ on furlough 18 Mar 1953. Re-embarked for Korea 29 Jul 1953. RTNZ 25 May 1954 and re-embarked for third time 26 Jul 1954. In 1954, with Bill Waddel, represented NZ at the Commonwealth Division Yachting Regatta at Hiro, Japan. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. Embarked on New Australia on 10 Nov 1954 at Pusan for RTNZ. Completed journey to New Zealand by air from Australia. Posted to the Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, 28 Jan 1955. NZ Korea Veterans Association National Treasurer from 1994 to 2014. Living in Takapuna in 1996. Appointed MNZM (NY Hons 2001), NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal NZ GSM clasp ‘Korea’ and KWSM. (Note from Wally: Served in all ranks from Gunner to Lieutenant.) Living at Takapuna in 2004. |
| WYATT, William Peter | 2056 | Mechanic | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 11 May 1920. Employed as a farmhand before he enlisted in New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy 5 Oct 1940 as a Stoker 2nd Class and served in HMS Leander 1 Feb 1941. Advanced to Stoker 1st Class on 5 Jul 1941 and to Acting Leading Stoker (Temporary) 25 Mar 1943. Leander was commissioned into the RNZN on 1 Oct 1941 and served as HMNZS Leander. Drafted to Achilles 24 Mar 1943 which by this time was undergoing repairs at Portsmouth. Drafted to Tartar 8 May–20 Nov 1944 and served mainly in channel operations, was in support of the landings in Normandy and conducted interception of enemy vessels off the Channel Islands and the French coast. At Drake 21 Nov 1944–12 Mar 1947 and advanced to Acting Stoker (Temporary) Petty Officer 2 Jul 1945 but changed to Mechanic 2nd Class on 1 Jan 1947. Returned to NZ, was drafted to Bellona where he advanced by stages from Engineer Mechanic 3rd Class to Engineer Mechanic 1st Class by 1 Jan 1949. Drafted 19 Jan 1952 to Hawea and departed from New Zealand 2 Mar 1951 for Korea. Served in Korean waters Apr 1950-Feb 1951 mainly on west coast. RTNZ via Kure, Hong Kong, Borneo and Brisbane and arrived at Auckland 8 Mar 1952. Later served in Black Prince 27 Sep 1954–20 Sep 1955. Advanced to Acting Chief Mechanic 1 Oct 1954. Awarded British Empire Medal, QB Hons 1954, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939–45, NZ War Service Medal 1939–45, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. Died Tauranga 6 Dec 2016 aged 96 years. |
| WYLIE, Gordon Leonard | 13252 | Surgeon Lieutenant | HMNZS Rotoiti 1 | RNZN | 02/12/2050 | 21/11/2051 | Born Glasgow, Scotland 6 Aug 1926. Appointed to RNZN as a Probationary Surgeon Lieutenant Wiley, M.B., Ch.B. on 6 Sep 1948 and was stationed at Philomel. He was initially posted to RNZN Hospital at Devonport Naval Base. Appointed to Rotoiti and 'Borne Additional' on 3 Dec 1950. He probably reached his ship either by taking passage in Hawea which sailed from Auckland 2 Mar 1951 or by air as Rotoiti had left NZ on 7 Oct 1950 and the ship was in Korean waters. Operated on an Able Seaman who had appendicitis while the ship was involved on a shore bombardment and was assisted by Leading Sick Berth Attendant Peach. RTNZ 21 Nov 1951. Also served in Bellona from 12 Jan 1952 to 30 May 1952 as Acting Surgeon Lieutenant Commander. Returned to the UK and was discharged for Maori 12 Mar 1953. He took up a civilian medical practice in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| WYLIE, Grantley Anthony | 818195 | Gunner | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 05/10/2054 | 06/04/2056 | Born Christchurch 29 Nov 1930. Serving TF soldier in 3 Armoured Regt. Labourer for Kempthorne Prosser Ltd, Hornby, Christchurch. Enlisted in Kayforce 17 Jun 1954. Emplaned 5 Oct 1954 on Teal flight at Harewood, Christchurch and arrived in Japan 9 Oct 1954. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy as Driver. Entered Korea 13 Oct 1954. Served in the armistice area where NZ troops were located. Embarked 22 Mar 1956 on HMT New Australia at Kure, Japan, for return to Sydney. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings from Australia arriving at Auckland 6 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 185 days. Discharged from Kayforce 27 May 1956 and posted to TF unit (3 Armd Regt) then to Class ‘A’ Reserve. Entitled to NZOSM and NZ GSM (K). Died Christchurch 1 Jul 2015 aged 85 years. |
| WYLIE, James Edward | 204117 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 05/02/2053 | Born Aberdeen, Scotland 1 Feb 1921. Claimed previous service in the British Army, which was false. WWII medals claimed included 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and French Croix de Guerre 1939–40. Attested 15 Jun 1951 in Kayforce Expansion Force. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni. Promoted Corporal, Temporary Staff Sergeant 12 Sep 1951, while holding appointment of Mechanical Sergeant Major. Promoted Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class 3 Nov 1951, while appointed Mechanical Sergeant Major. Reverted to Staff Sergeant while ceasing to hold appointment of Mechanical Sergeant Major. Reverted to Sergeant at own request 4 Mar 1952. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan for RTNZ 31 Jan 1953 and deplaned from Teal flight at Auckland. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 26 Mar 1953. Joined Territorial Force was discharged then imprisoned as reported in the Gisborne Herald 2 Oct 1956. |
| WYLIE, Peter McKenzie | 206223 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 21/06/2052 | Born Barrhead, Scotland 17 Feb 1924. Previous service of four and a half years in the Royal Signals, British Army with Service No 14540533. Electrical linesman with NZ Railways at Wellington. Attested in KMB on 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950 and served in 163 Bty, RNZA, from Pusan to north of Seoul. TSFD from RNZA to RNZ Sigs 29 Oct 1951 and was posted to 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt. M/O from 1 Comwel Div Sigs Regt to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to NZ Roll. Emplaned 18 Jun 1952 at Iwakuni, Japan, for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 21 Jun 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Aug 1952. Served overseas one year 195 days. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| WYLLIE, Moana | 206729 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 29/05/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born Gisborne 29 Nov 1929. Labourer from Muriwai, Gisborne. Enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement on 10 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 29 May 1952 on Teal flight to and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 31 May 1952. Entered Korea 5 Jun 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in Able Troop, 161 Bty. Had some difficulty adhering to R&SOs and which cost loss of time and money. Emplaned Iwakuni Japan 13 Feb 1954 for RTNZ, deplaning Wellington 17 Feb 1954 from Teal flight ex Sydney. SOS Kayforce 3 Jun 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal. Served overseas one year 266 days. Moana Wyllie is Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa, Gisborne, 22 Jan 2011. Had two uncles who served in C Coy, 28 (Maori) Battalion during WWII: Jack Belnivus Wyllie and 65326 Private Honihana Joe Wyllie (who died 14 Apr 1943 aged 25 years and is buried Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia). |
| WYND, Trevor William | 621756 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 12/10/2054 | 23/04/2056 | Born Auckland 15 Aug 1933. Serving TF soldier from 2 Armoured Regiment. Plant operator employed by New Zealand Railways at Aramoho, Whanganui. Enlisted 5 May 1954 in Kayforce 19th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Oct 1954 on RNZAF Hastings and deplaned in Japan 14 Oct 1954 and M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy and TSFD from RNZA to RNZASC 20 Oct 1954. Entered Korea 21 Oct 1954 and M/I to 10 Tpt Coy 22 Oct 1954. Promoted Temporary Lance Corporal 10 Jan 1956 and to Lance Corporal 21 Mar 1956. Granted 11 days R&R leave 26 Sep–6 Oct 1955 inclusive. Granted a further 10 days R&R leave 22–31 Jan 1956 inclusive. M/O 10 Tpt Coy to NZ Base HQ and TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Apr 1956. Emplaned on RNZAF Hastings for RTNZ deplaning Auckland 23 Apr 1956. Served overseas one year 195 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 Jun 1956 and posted to 1 Bn Wellington West Coast Regiment, a Territorial Force unit. No medals awarded until nearly 50 years after he returned home from Korea. Entitled to NZOSM and NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. Died Auckland? 7 Dec 2016 aged 83 years. A Private cremation was held on 11 Dec 2016. |
| YAN JOCK YUN | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| YATES, Joseph Alan (Alan) | 203667 | Lance Bombardier | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 02/08/2052 | Born Preston, Lancashire, UK, 2 Jan 1926. Five years previous service in British Army, 6th Armoured Reconnaissance Regt. Served in Italy 1944–46. Served in Palestine 1946–48 during a period of insurrection and was involved in fighting against both Arabs and Jews. Awarded inter alia The Italy Star, War Medal and GSM 1918 clasp ‘Palestine 1945–48’. This was the British Army’s first post-WWII military engagement. Served in 11th Para Regt, 6th Airborne Div. Came to NZ and found temporary employment as a Forestry Worker at Rotorua and Te Puke. Mechanic by trade. Enlisted in Kayforce 28 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Posted to 16 Fd Regt, RNZA and served as a Gun Number, F Troop, 163 Bty, radio operator. Served through the first 18 months of the hard fighting in Korea. Part of 27 Commonwealth Bde. Then 28 Comwel Bde. Awarded 1949–45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–45, General Service Medal clasp ‘Palestine 1946–48’, Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Was recommended for a Mention in Despatches for the Kapyong Battle but the strict limit of numbers prevented such recognition. Emplaned 31 Jul 1952 at Iwakuni, for RTNZ by Qantas flight via Guam and Port Moresby to Sydney and Teal flying boat to New Zealand deplaning 2 Aug 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 6 Nov 1952. Alan was the National President of the NZ Korea Veterans Assn 2003–2005. Living at Whangarei in Nov 2000. In 2005 he was elected Life Member of Whangarei RSA. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. Died Whangarei 13 Mar 2009 aged 83 years and is buried in the Maunu Services Cemetery. |
| YATES, Terence Joseph | 15188 | Leading Cook (Seamen) | HMNZS Kaniere 3 | RNZN | 01/04/2056 | 08/05/2057 | Born Balclutha, 5 Mar 1937. Employed as a grocer before he entered the RNZN of 30 Sep 1954 as an Acting Cook. Was in Philomel or Tamaki until 4 Jan 1956 except for one week in Hawea in Dec 1954. Advanced to Cook (Seamen) 30 Jul 1955. Drafted to Kaniere 5 Jan 1956–16 Jan 1958. Sailed from Auckland on 1 Apr 1956 for SE Asia to become part of the British Far East Fleet and operated from Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. While in Korean waters was involved in patrols and monitoring the Armistice. On RTNZ served in Tamaki and advanced to Acting Leading Cook (Seamen) (Local) 11 Jun 1958 and to Leading Cook (Seamen) 10 Oct 1958. Later served in Lachlan and in Royalist 10 Apr 1960–7 Feb 1962 where he advanced to Acting Petty Officer Cook (Seamen) 1 Jun 1962. DEE 4 Mar 1963. Entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM (R). |
| YEATMAN, Cyril Keith | 207720 | Craftsman | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZEME | 10/12/2050 | 08/12/2053 | Born Christchurch 17 Jun 1929. Fitter & Turner and general engine maintenance workshops for Post & Telegraph Department, Christchurch. Attested in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served in several areas from Pusan to north of Seoul. Promoted Lance Corporal (Temporary Corporal) 10 Jan 1951 while holding appointment as armourer; Corporal (Temporary Sergeant) while employed as armourer. RTNZ 21 Jun 1952 on furlough arriving at Wellington. Emplaned on Teal flight at Wellington for Korea 9 Aug 1952 and deplaned at Iwakuni, Japan 13 Aug 1952. Re-entered Korea 18 Aug 1952 and re-posted to 16 Fd Regt LAD. “Sergeant YEATMAN has had considerable general experience with LAD 16 NZ Fd Regt in both vehicles and Small Arms and attended a general course on QF 25 Pdr prior to returning from NZ Furlough. OC LAD recommends promotion direct to T/WO2.” Promoted Staff Sergeant (Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class) 22 Aug 1952 just after his return to Korea and appointed Armament Artificer. Posted to 28 Fd Engr Regt LAD 1 Jan 1953 where he remained until 25 Nov 1953. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Temporary Warrant Officer 1st Class) 28 Jan 1953 and appointed Warrant Officer i/c LAD; Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 25 Nov 1953 and appointed Armament Sergeant Major. Emplaned Iwakuni 5 Dec 1953 for RTNZ and deplaned Wellington 8 Dec 1953 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas two years 317 days. Discharged from Kayforce 16 Mar 1954. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. |
| YORKE, Louis James | 207893 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 05/07/2052 | Born 3 Jul 1921. Previous service in 2 NZEF (439414 Gunner, Labourer enlisted at Wellington. Next-of-kin Mrs J. Irwin, Hastings.) Commenced service in 10 Heavy Regt at Fort Dorset in Wellington, 20 Jul 1940. Sickness prevented early deployment overseas. Embarked 28 Apr 1943 as a 3rd NZ Div Reinforcements. RTNZ 25 Sep 1944. Embarked 5 Jan 1945 with 14th Reinforcements for 2 NZ Div in Italy. RTNZ 23 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 26 Feb 1946. 2 NZEF Discharge Cert issued 26 Apr 1948. Labourer for Tarakoha Cement Works, Takaka, Golden Bay. Enlisted in KMB 29 Aug 1950. Embarked 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde at Wellington, Main Body for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Posted from Reinforcement Unit to 16 Fd Regt 19 Jan 1951. Emplaned Iwakuni 2 Jul 1952 and RTNZ by Qantas and Teal flights via Guam and Sydney and deplaned Wellington 5 Jul 1952. Discharged from Kayforce 27 Aug 1952. Served in Korea one year 209 days. Returned to Hastings. Awarded Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal, NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Died Rotorua? 14 Jan 1989 aged 67 years. |
| YORSTON, Louis Magnus | 10711 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 2 | RNZN | 04/08/2052 | 29/08/2053 | Born New Brighton, Christchurch 26 Nov 1929. Entered RNZN as a Boy 2nd Class on 5th Apr 1945 aged 15 years 5 months. Qualified for War Medal and NZ War Service Medal. First sea service on the cruiser Gambia, then Illustrious and later served in Bellona. Underwent further training at HMAS Watson in Australia. Worked on the wharves during the strike in 1951. Served in Hawea on second deployment to Korean waters. Discharged at completion of engagement 25 Nov 1953 and enlisted in RNZNVR 26 Nov 1953. Employed as electrical linesman for Horowhenua Electric Power Board at Levin. Died Levin on night of 19–20 Jun 1954 by knife wound during a struggle with a man who was subsequently charged with Yorkton's murder. No detail regarding issue of medals, but he was entitled to Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later entitlement included NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| YOUNG, Brian William | 969203 | Gunner | 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 07/10/2053 | 22/11/2054 | Born Invercargill 30 Apr 1933. Employed as a labourer in Ocean Beach Freezing Works, Invercargill. Sickness prevented early deployment overseas. Embarked 28 Apr 1943 as 3rd NZ Div Reinforcements. RTNZ 25 Sep 1944. Attested 20 Apr 1953 in Kayforce. Underwent training in Burnham and Papakura Camps. Posted to RNZA while in training. Admitted Burnham Camp Hosp 12–17 Aug 1953. M/O Burnham Camp for enplanement. Travelled by overnight ferry to Wellington and emplaned Wellington 7 Oct 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Continued by civil air to Japan deplaning Iwakuni 10 Oct 1953. Embarked Sasebo for trip to Korea and disembarked 23 Oct 1953. Posted from NZRTU to 16 Fd Regt 22 Oct 1955 and entered Korea the next day. M/I to 16 Fd Regt 25 Oct 1953. Served from Pusan to north of Seoul. Attached FAP to 32 Supply Platoon for guard duties 2–10 Jan 1954 then returned to 16 Fd Regt. Attached FAP CATC Inchon 14 Jan 1954. M/I 16 Fd Regt and CTBA CATC Inchon 15 Mar 1954. M/O 16 Fd Regt to Pusan for embarkation at TSFD to the NZ Roll 9 Nov 1954. Embarked Pusan 10 Nov 1954 on HMT New Australia for return to Sydney. Completed RTNZ and deplaned Harewood 22 Nov 1954 from Teal flight (Flight 5). Served in Korea one year 47 days. Discharged from Kayforce 13 Jan 1955 and posted to a TF unit. Returned to Hastings. Awarded Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZWSM, NZOSM, Korea and UN Korea Medals and KWSM. Died Invercargill 14 Feb 2004 aged 71 years. |
| YOUNG, Charles Osborne | 203696 | Gunner | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 03/05/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Levin 29 Jul 1930. Agricultural contractor and farm labourer from Morrinsville. First attempt to enlist was foiled as he was underage and was discharged on 13 Sep 1950. Re-enlisted as a Kayforce Replacement at Papakura on 11 Jan 1952 and given a new number 204322 but had to revert to his original number. Emplaned Auckland 3 May 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney, travelled on by chartered civil air and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 6 May. Entered Korea 10 May 1952 and was posted to C Troop, 162 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier, 13 May 1953 and appointed Tpt NCO then to Lance Bombardier, 1 Nov 1953 and appointed vehicle mechanic. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan 5 Dec 1953, for RTNZ. Deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from Teal flight from Sydney. Apparently had to wait in Sydney for flight. Served overseas one year 249 days. Discharged from Kayforce 5 Mar 1954 and posted to Class ‘C’ Reserve. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Died Thames, 12 Apr 1997 aged 66 years. Entitled to NZOSM and KWSM. |
| YOUNG, George | 208596 | Gunner | 163 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 05/07/2052 | 06/01/2054 | Born Balornock, Glasgow, Scotland 24 Oct 1924. Previous service of four years in the Royal Marines reaching rank of Corporal. Came from Petone. Labourer at NZ Railways, Dunedin. Enlisted 20 Feb 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement in Dunedin. His training for Korea was conducted in Burnham, Waiouru and Papakura Camps. Posted to RNZA while in training. Emplaned Wellington 6 Jul 1952 as a Technical Assistant on Teal flying boat flight to Sydney. Continued journey to Japan by civil air via New Guinea and Guam. Deplaned Iwakuni 9 Jul 1952. Entered Korea 14 Jul 1952. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and employed as Technical Assistant Fox Troop, 163 Bty. Promoted Temporary Lance Bombardier, Technical Assistant; Temporary Bombardier, 25 Sep 1953; Temporary Sergeant, 25 Sep 1953 and appointed Fox Troop TARA Sergeant. Made some stupid error which cost him money and severe reprimands. Emplaned Iwakuni for RTNZ 2 Jan 1954 and deplaned Auckland 6 Jan 1954 from a Teal flight ex Sydney. Discharged from Kayforce 2 Mar 1954. Served overseas in one year 186 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Entitled to NZDSM. |
| YOUNG, George Robert | 14474 | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Walworth, London, UK, 3 Sep 1921. Employed as a centre lathe turner before he entered the Royal Navy on 27 May 1941 as an Engine Room Artificer 5th Class with Service No P/MX 79745. After training at Victory and Victory V was drafted to Adamant 11 Mar 1942. Adamant was a submarine depot ship capable if servicing up to nine submariners at a time while accommodating their crews. Advanced to Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 27 May 1942 and to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 8 Jan 1944. Adamant was allocated to the Eastern Fleet and operated from Colombo, Trincomalee and Kilindini. Drafted to Valiant (battleship) 12 Sep 1944 This ship had been damaged in Aug by the collapse of a floating dock and was under repair in Trincomalee. She sailed under escort via Aden to Alexandria but grounded at the entrance to Suez and had to return to Britain via the Cape of Good Hope. On arrival back in Britain Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class Young was at Victory and then served in Marshal Soult a WWI monitor which operated as a depot ship for trawlers at Portsmouth 4 Nov 1945–1 Apr 1946. Released from the RN 27 Oct 1946. Re-joined the RN 28 Apr 1947 and served in Birmingham (cruiser) 2 Jun 1946–27 Feb 1948, then in Loch Tralaig (frigate) 2 Mar 1949–28 Sep 1951 and for much of that time was based at Londonderry. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 25 Nov 1949. Also served in Collingwood and Victory shore stations. Released from RN 29 Jan 1954. WWII Service medals not known but could include 1939–45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal. Entered RNZN at Maori (London) as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class and advanced on successive days to Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class. On arrival in NZ his first ship was Bellona 30 Nov 1954–16 Apr 1956. Advanced to Engine Room Artificer 1st Class 16 Sep 1955. Drafted to Royalist 17 Apr 1956–13 Oct 1958. Later went to the UK 4 Jun 1960 and brought Taranaki back to NZ and later served in Otago 6 Aug 1962–28 Jun 1964. Discharged to RA 10 Oct 1964. Later entitled to NZOSM, NZGSM (K) and NZDSM. |
| YOUNG, Graham Robertson (Yogi) | 34327 | Staff Sergeant | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 19/04/2052 | 17/02/2054 | Born 23 Jun 1930. Enlisted 9 Jan 1950 and was TSFD to Kayforce 31 Jan 1952 as a Kayforce Replacement. Came from Tapu, Thames Coast. Posted to 9 Coast Regt late 1950 but employed as instructor to Compulsory Military Service intakes, Temporary Lance Bombardier Jan 1951. Worked on the wharves during the waterfront strike in 1951. Late 1951 attached to 13 Composite Anti-Aircraft Regt, RNZA to temporary duty. TSFD to Kayforce 31 Jan 1952. Emplaned Auckland 19 Apr 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney and continued to Japan by civil airline and deplaned Iwakuni, Japan 22 Apr 1952. Entered Korea 26 Apr 1952. Posted to 161 Bty, 16 Fd Regt. Promoted through the ranks while in Korea to Staff Sergeant and appointed Battery Quartermaster Sergeant. Accidentally injured 26 Jun 1953 and admitted to 60 Indian Fd Ambulance then TSFD to 25 Canadian Fd Amb. Emplaned Iwakuni, Japan, 13 Feb 1954, for RTNZ arriving on Teal flight at Wellington on 18 Feb 1954. Reposted to Regular Force as Bombardier Instructor, Papakura Camp, Northern Military District, 26 Apr 1954. Re-classified as Instructor RNZA 3 Star 28 Sep 1955. Served in various locations including HQ Area 4, Hamilton; 161 Bty, Papakura Camp. Promoted Substantive Staff Sergeant 7 Jun 1960. Posted to School of Artillery as Instructor 15 Jan 1962. Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class 7 Sep 1964. Later served in 161 Bty in South Vietnam 1967–68. Emplaned Whenuapai 10 Jul 1967. Entered South Vietnam 12 Jul 1967. Posted to 161 Bty and appointed Battery Sergeant Major 8 Oct 1967. Promoted Warrant Officer 1st Class 7 Sep 1967. Emplaned Vung Tau 23 Aug 1968 for Butterworth (North Malaya) then to Singapore and RTNZ arriving 9 Sep 1968 at Whenuapai. Posted to School of Artillery Waiouru. Instructor RNZA. Appointed MBE, QB Hons 17 Jun 1969 (NZ Gazette, No.37 Page 1170). Later Regimental Sergeant Major 16 Fd Regt RNZA. Discharged from the Army 24 Aug 1980. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal, Vietnam Medal, LS&GC Medal (Military), KWSM, Vietnamese Campaign Medal. |
| YOUNG, James Leversedge | 206839 | Captain | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 06/09/2052 | 21/04/2054 | Born Hawera 14 Jul 1928. Came from Raetihi where his father was Vicar at the Anglican Church. Student at Canterbury College. Enlisted in Kayforce 22 Feb 1952. Attended Kayforce Officer Cadet Training Unit at Army Schools, Trentham and School of Artillery at Waiouru. Qualified on course and to be commissioned. Kayforce replacement. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, 10 Jul 1952. Emplaned Wellington 6 Sep 1952 on Teal flight to Sydney as 2/Lt and continued by Qantas or BCPA to deplane at Iwakuni, Japan on 10 Sep 1952. M/I to NZRTU on deplanement. Admitted Brit Com Gen Hospital 7 Oct 1952 and discharged two-days later. Entered Korea 3 Dec 1952 and posted to 16 Fd Regt. 2nd Lieutenant promoted Temporary Lieutenant, 1 May 1953. Appointed Gun Position Officer 161 Bty 10 Jul 1953. Nominated by Student Christian Movement to attend UNESCO Conference 2–27 Oct 1953 in Tokyo. Promoted Captain 17 Mar 1954 and appointed Troop Commander 161 Bty. Embarked 4 Apr 1954 on SS New Australia for RTNZ completing the journey from Australia by Teal flight to Posted to Reserve of Officers, General List, RNZA, in the rank of Captain, 25 Jun 1954. Served overseas one year 230 days. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Living in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in 2005. |
| YOUNG, Peter Leslie | 12968 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Tutira | RNZN | 03/07/2050 | 30/05/2051 | Born Palmerston North 6 Apr 1933. Joined RNZN as Seaman Boy aged 16 on 5 May 1949. Hie training was conducted in Tamaki and he advanced to Boy 1st Class 22 Sep 1949. Served in Tutira from 3 Jul 1950 to 30 May 1951. Sailed from Auckland 3 Jul 1950 for service in Korean waters. Tutira was one of the first two frigates deployed to work with the UN Naval Task Forces. Completed a Radar Course and Navigators Yeoman's Course at HMAS Watson. Also served in Kaniere from 2 Mar 1953 to 2 Mar 1954 during which time this ship also served in Korean waters. Also served in Bellona, Black Prince and the survey ship Lachlan. Discharged SNLR from RNZN on 3 Mar 1955. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Medals offered for sale 12 May 1993 and purchased by an English collector, but these may be copies as the recipient still had his medals in 1996. Living in Perth, Western Australia in 1996. NZOSM issued 20 May 2005. Also applied for NZDSM and KWSM. |
| YOUNG, Richard Shields | 12616 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Taupo | RNZN | 29/08/2051 | 21/10/2052 | Born Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK, 22 Feb 1920. Employed as a coppersmith before he entered the Royal Navy on 13 May 1941 as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class with Service No M/DX 77309. His training was conducted to Pembroke. Drafted to Kent (heavy cruiser) 4 Sep 1941–8 Jun 1943 and during that time escorted convoys to and from North Russia. His next ship, Whitehall participated in Operation Alacrity (code name for a possible Allied seizure of Azores during World War II) and then returned to convoy escort duty. Whitehall with the corvette Geranium sank U-306 on 31 Oct 1943 northeast of the Azores. Drafted to Widgeon (Kingfisher-class patrol vessel) 26 Nov 1943–19 Jan 1945 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class 18 May 1944. This ship was mainly involved in east coast escort work. Served in LST 3522 1 Oct–4 Nov 1945. He was in Pembroke 5 Nov 1945 and was released from the RN 5 May 1946. Entered the RNZN at HMNZS Cook (London) as Engine Room Artificer 4th Class 6 Feb 1949 and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class the following day. Later in Maori (the renamed Cook) 1 Apr–3 May 1949. Drafted to Tutira 4 May 1949 but was soon TSFD to Rotoiti 7 Jun 1949 and was a crew member which brought that ship to NZ. On arrival in NZ he served in Philomel then drafted to Lachlan 8 Nov 1949–17 Nov 1950. Drafted to Taupo 11 May 1951–25 Jan 1953.Taupo sailed for Korea 29 Aug 1951 and RTNZ 21 Oct 1952. DEE 4 Feb 1954. Awarded 1939–45 Star, Atlantic Star with ‘France’ and ‘Germany’ clasps, War Medal, Korea and UN Korea Medals. Entitled to NZOSM, NZDSM (R) and KWSM. |
| YOUNG, Roy Hilton | 203850 | Gunner | 161 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 10/12/2050 | 23/08/2052 | Born Rotorua 12 May 1928. Electrician for Turnbull & Jones, Hamilton. Attested 31 Aug 1950 in KMB. Embarked Wellington 10 Dec 1950 on SS Ormonde and sailed for Korea. Entered Korea 31 Dec 1950. Driver in 16 Fd Regt and served in 161 Bty. Served through all the early artillery work from Pusan to north of Seoul. Emplaned 20 Aug 1952 at Iwakuni for RTNZ via Guam, Port Moresby to Sydney. Deplaned Auckland 23 Aug 1952 from Teal flight ex Sydney. Awarded NZOSM, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 18 Nov 1952. Served overseas one year 258 days. Returned to Hamilton and remained there. Died Hamilton circa Sep 2014 aged 86 years. |
| YOUNG, Roy Owen | 206985 | Sergeant | 162 Bty, 16 (NZ) Fd Regt | RNZA | 12/02/2053 | 31/03/2054 | Born Bulls, Manawatu 14 Mar 1929. Enlisted 29 Jul 1952 in Kayforce 5th Reinforcements. Emplaned Auckland 12 Feb 1953 on Teal flight to Sydney. Travelled by Qantas via Port Moresby and Guam and deplaned Iwakuni 14 Feb 1953. Posted to 16 Fd Regt and served in E Troop, 162 Bty. Emplaned Iwakuni 27 Mar 1954 for RTNZ. Deplaned Wellington 31 Mar 1954. Served overseas one year 47 days. Discharged from Kayforce 20 May 1954. Awarded NZOSM, UN Korea Medal, NZGSM (K)? |
| YUENHING | 0 | Steward | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 19/07/2057 | 13/06/2058 | Chinese crewman, recruited in Singapore and discharged at Hong Kong at the end of the deployment. |
| ZANDER, Donald James | 15362 | Ordinary Seaman | HMNZS Royalist | RNZN | 20/05/2057 | 04/07/2058 | Born Auckland 20 Feb 1940. Entered the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class on 31 Mar 1955. His training was conducted in Tamaki where he advanced to Boy 1st Class on 31 Oct 1955 and to Acting Leading Boy 14 Sep 1955. His first sea service was in Hawea as Junior Seaman 4 May–30 Aug 1956. In Philomel until drafted to Royalist 18 Aug 1957 which had sailed from Auckland 20 May 1957. Advanced to Ordinary Seaman 20 Aug 1957. Served in the Seamen Division. Royalist RTNZ 4 Jul 1958. In Philomel 5 Nov 1958 and advanced to Able Seaman 20 Aug 1958. In 1959 he served in Paea, in Tamaki in Lachlan and Tarapunga. In 1961 his service was similar to the previous two years of service. Later served in Lachlan again 16 Jun 1962–13 Jan 1964 and advanced to Leading Seaman 28 Apr 1963 and to Acting Petty Officer 23 Jul 1963. In Philomel 14 Jun 1964 and advanced to Petty Officer 23 Jul 1964. Served again in Lachlan, Takapu and Lachlan again. DEE 19 Feb 1966. Later awarded NZOSM, NGSM (M) and NZGSM (K). Died Tauranga 8 Sep 2017 aged 77 years. |
| ZIEGLER, Frederick John | 11240 | Able Seaman | HMNZS Hawea 1 | RNZN | 02/03/2051 | 08/03/2052 | Born Auckland 6 Jan 1930. Enlisted in the RNZN as Boy 2nd Class 11 Jan 1947. First sea service was in Bellona in which he served from 11 Sep 1947 to 23 May 1949 during which time he advanced through to Able Seaman. He underwent courses at HMAS Cerberus and HMAS Warrego May–Nov 1949 and on RTNZ was drafted to Lachlan. He also served in Kiwi for a short time. On 18 Jan 1951 he was drafted to Hawea and on 2 Mar 1951 departed for service in Korean waters. He served mainly on the west coast of Korea. RTNZ 8 Mar 1952 and after leave was stationed at HMNZS Philomel until drafted to Black Prince from 21 Mar to 19 Nov 1953. DEE 5 Jan 1954. Awarded Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. Later awarded NZOSM, NZDSM and KWSM. |
| ZIMMERMAN, Cyril Donald David | 206596 | Driver | 10 (NZ) Tpt Company | RNZASC | 02/08/2051 | 10/06/2053 | Born Wellington 24 Apr 1929. Storeman for Shell Oil Company, Wellington. Four years previous service in the Australian Army and served in British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Enlisted in Kayforce Expansion Force circa 12 Jun 1951. Embarked Wellington 2 Aug 1951 on TSS Wahine and sailed for Korea. Flown by Qantas or BCPA to Japan and deplaned Iwakuni 4 Sep 1951; entered Korea 8 Sep 1951. Posted to 10 Tpt Coy, Composite Platoon. Appeared to disregard Routine and Standing Orders. Twice spent time in detention. Emplaned at Iwakuni for RTNZ 6 Jun 1953. Arrived Auckland on Teal flight ex Sydney. Served overseas one year 314 days. Awarded NZOSM, NZ service Medal 1946–49, Korea Medal, UN Korea Medal and KWSM. Discharged from Kayforce 10 Aug 1953. Served overseas one year 314 days. Returned to Palmerston North. Died 5 Apr 2004. |
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