Index Home Page Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 W1 W2 W3 1 ATF Logistic Support Group Royal New Zealand Artillery Anzac Battalions Command and Support New Zealand Special Air Service NZ Army Training Team Royal New Zealand Engineers Royal New Zealand Armoured Corp Royal New Zealand Army Service Corp NZ Medical Services Team NEWZAD Royal New Zealand Navy Royal New Zealand Air Force HQ NZ V Force Saigon Visitor to Sth Vietnam Advising of deceased vet NOTE: NK = Not Known 2013 Year-to-date 16 Total 2012 - 31 Total 2011 - 47 Total 2010 - 30 Total 2009 - 50 Total 2008 - 33 Total 2007 - 38 Total 2006 - 33 Total 2005 - 32 Total 2004 - 28 Roll of Honour 2013 01.] 42753 D.P. ROYAL RNZA 10 January 2013 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 220 - 161 Bty Roll. 02.] 38708 T.W. BRUNT RNZASC 21 January 2013 1 ALSG, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 56 - ALSG Roll. 03.] 36278 E.E.L. DURRANT RNZIR 23 January 2013 1 ALSG, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 57 - ALSG Roll. 04.] 31348 H.B. HONNOR CBE, MVO RNZA 03 February 2013 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 214 - 161 Bty Roll. 05.] 41026 J.E.H MARSH MBE, JP RNZIR 12 February 2013 V1 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 57 - V1 Roll. 06.] 42669 J.D. WATERS RNZA 21 February 2013 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 215 - 161 Bty Roll. 07.] 41726 G.A. HENRY RNZIR 24 February 2013 V2 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 47 - V2 Roll. 08.]X210448 R.R. HEREWINI RNZIR 26 February 2013 W1 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 51 - W1 Roll. 09.]41824 GERALD V. SOUTHON RNZA/RNZIR 5 March 2013 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam 1966-67 V5 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam 1970-71 No. 216 - 161 Bty Roll. 10.]35661 M.W. MORTENSON RNZIR 8 March 2013 V3 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam 1970-71 No. 38 V3 Roll 11.]206045 A.B. TUSTIN RNZA 09 March 2013 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 217 - 161 Bty Roll. 12.]814620 D.S.H. ASHLEY RNZA 04 March 2013, in his 81st year. 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam Military service includes Korean War. No. 218 - 161 Bty Roll. 13.]36447 G.B. BRAYBROOKE QSO, JP[Retd], RNZAMC 08 March 2013, in his 77th year. NZ Services Medical Team, South Vietnam Military service includes 1st Battalion New Zealand Regiment Malaya 1957-59 No. 41 - NZSMT Roll. 14.]30663 G.D. BIRCH MBE RNZA 17 March 2013, in his 72nd year. 161 Bty, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 222 - NZ Artillery Roll. 15.]32215 E.J. [Ted] HOBMAN RNZE 14 April 2013. In his 80th year. NEWZAD South Vietnam No. 15 - NEWZAD Roll. Roll of Honour 2013, continued 16.]81959 B.W. DONNELLY DFC RNZAF April 2013. RNZAF, South Vietnam No. 26 - RNZAF Roll. V3 Company Reunion V3 Infantry Rifle Company, RNZIR. 1st Aust Task Force South Vietnam 1968-69. Mercury Bay, Whitianga 2015 1 RNZIR 'Originals' Reunion Malaysia 1964 - 1965 Rotorua 2014 Deceased New Zealand Vietnam Veteran Funeral Details - 2013 LAST POST [Have sound on] The Last Post background ensemble is that played by the Australian Army Band 25 April 2010, during the ANZAC Day service held at Robina on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The ensemble for the New Zealand Vietnam veterans funeral notice is due recognition of the 'ANZAC SPIRIT', given that the majority of New Zealand Defence Force personnel served in South Vietnam as sub-units' of the 1st Australian Task Force. 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. Definitions The following are defintions of the abbreviations on this page: ALSG ATF Australian Logistical Support Group Australian Task Force Notice 1 of 1 - FUNERAL NOTICE 32215 Edward John [Ted] HOBMAN NEWZAD, South Vietnam Royal New Zealand Engineers Auckland 14 April 2013 Funeral Service and Other Details Service Date Thursday 18 April 2013. Time 1100 hours. Service Location Papakura RSA. Location Address 40 Elliot Street. City/Town Papakura. Interment Communications Messages to: The Hobman Family. C/- PO Box 72341. Papakura 2244. Or Email C/-: blake@fountainsfunerals.co.nz Additional Details THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?' The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well.. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.' Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper should say: OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY ©Author: Anonymous. New Zealand Vietnam veteran funeral notice recipient: - Sign up - Remove Email Return to deceased New Zealand Vietnam veterans main page. Webmaster: Victor Johnson MNZM, Hamilton, New Zealand. Updated 22 January 2013. Contact Webmaster. Copyright, all rights reserved.
The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?' The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well.. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.' Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper should say: OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY