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Year-to-date 2009
24
Total 2008 - 32
Total 2007 - 37
Total 2006 - 33
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Total 2004 - 28
Roll of Honour 2009
01.] 542222 WIRINGI A. RNZIR
5 January 2009
V2, 1st Aust Task Force
#036 V2 Roll
02.] 542222 WALKER J. J. RNZIR
19 January 2009
V1, 1st Aust Task Force
#047 V1 Roll
03.] 543185 HATU T. M. R. RNZIR
3 February 2009
V1/V2, 1st Aust Task Force
#048 V1 Roll
04.] 215243 Reverend SHAW H.I. ONZM RNZCnD [rtd]
5 February 2009
1st Australian Logistical Support Group
#011. RNZ Chaplains Department.
05.] 36419 DAWE D. A. RNZIR
8 February 2009
1st Australian Task Force
#043. 1st Australian Task Force Roll
06.] 43328 LEPPER D. P. RNZIR
20 February 2009
W2, 1st Aust Task Force
#024. W2 Roll
07.] 39424 TOWNSEND F. W. RNZE
9 February 2009
RNZE Detachment.
#007. Royal New Zealand Engineers
08.] 77793 THURSTON B. R. RNZAF
7 March 2009
. #007. Royal New Zealand Air Force
09.] 303236 SIMEON D. RNZIR
16 March 2009
W3, 1st Aust Task Force.
#034. W3 roll.
10.] 390935 TETAI J. RNZIR
8 April 2009
V5, 1st Aust Task Force.
#019. V5 roll.
11.] R44428 SADLER L. D. RNZIR
4 May 2009
V6, 1st Aust Task Force.
#021. V6 roll.
12.] 213478 CLEMENT A. F. RNZIR
21 May 2009
V5, 1st Aust Task Force.
#020. V5 roll.
13.] 42261 DUNCAN B. M. RNZ Pro Corp
24 May 2009
Aust Forces Vn Provost Unit, 1 Aust Logistical Support Group.
#045. 1 ALSG roll.
14.] 374582 BAEYERTZ C. R. RNZ Pro Corp
25 May 2009
Aust Forces Vn Provost Unit, 1 Aust Logistical Support Group.
#046. 1 ALSG roll.
15.] L310165 WIKAIRA D. J. RNZIR
30 May 2009
V4, 1st Aust Task Force.
#037. V4 roll.
16.] 697917 MATOE D. T. RNZIR/NZSAS
2 June 2009
W2/NZSAS, 1st Aust Task Force.
#025. W2 roll.
17.] 39556 COOTES J.J. RNZIR/AATTV
9 June 2009
Aust Army Training Team Vietnam.V1, 1st Australian Task Force.
#049. V1 roll.
18.] 598159 DEACON K.M. RNZASC
9 June 2009.
161 Bty, 1st Australian Task Force.
#178. 161 Battery roll.
19.] 628379 MANNING G.R. RNZIR
11 June 2009.
V1, 1st Australian Task Force.
#50. V1 roll.
>20.] 36348 EASTON P. A. RNZAC
11 June 2009.
HQ V Force, South Vietnam.
#46. HQ V Force roll.
21.] 41285 PATERSON I. B. RNZIR
15 June 2009.
V2, 1st Aust Task Force.
#32. V2 roll.
22.] 34271 CALLAWAY P. H. RNZAMC
18 June 2009.
1 New Zealand Services Medical Team, South Vietnam 1967-68.
#36. Svces Medical Team Roll
23.] 41902 HITCHINER I.F. RNZA
29 June 2009
161 Battery, 1st Aust Task Force
#179. 161 Bty Roll
24.] 37228 RAWIRI F. RNZE
30 June 2009
RNZE Detachment, South Vietnam
#8. RNZE Roll
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 Deceased New Zealand Vietnam Veteran Funeral Details - 2009 
TAPS
[Have sound on]

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh -- Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
from the lakes, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright;
God is near, do not fear -- Friend, good night.

Information Courtesy of US Department of Defense -
from an article by Master Sergeant Jari A Villanueva, USAF.

May the soul rest in peace, as we reflect upon contribution of our contemporary to maintaining freedom and security for nations and all people therein.

"As on our arms reversed we rest,
Reflecting upon those who gave their best,
Let our sorrow echo to most,
Prior to final call of LAST POST."
Copyright. Victor R Johnson MNZM, 2007.

Notice 1 of 2



  41902 HITCHINER Ian F.   

161 Battery, 1st Australian Task Force


 Royal New Zealand Artillery  

Papakura
29 June 2009

Details
Funeral Service Date
Thursday, 2 July 2009.
Time
1000 hours.
Location
Papakura Returned Services Association Clubrooms.
Location Address
40 Elliot Street.
City/Town
Papakura.
Interment
Communications
Additional Details
Medals may be worn.
37228 RAWIRI F. RNZE

Notice 2 of 2



  37228 RAWIRI Fred. RNZE   

RNZE Detachment, South Vietnam


 Royal New Zealand Engineers  

Rawene Hospital
30 June 2009

Details
Funeral Service Date
Saturday, 4 July 2009.
Time
0900 hours.
Location
Whirinaki Church.
Location Address
City/Town
Interment
Communications
Additional Details
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of his past
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.

And ‘tho sometimes to his neighbors, his tales became a joke.
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we’ll hear his tales no longer for old Bob has passed away,
And the world’s a little poorer, for a Soldier Died today.

He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won’t note his passing, though a soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing, and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?

The politician’s stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps a pension small.

It’s so easy to forget them for it was so long ago
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?

He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us, we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise,
Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that would say:

* * * OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING * * *
FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY
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