Deceased New Zealand Vietnam War Veterans

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V3 Infantry Rifle Company, RNZIR. 1st Aust Task Force
South Vietnam 1968-69.
Mercury Bay, Whitianga 2015

Deceased New Zealand Vietnam Veteran Suammaries - 2014

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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 - Australian Logistical Support Group
ATF - Australian Task Force

Year-to-date Listings 2014
46

Total 2013 - 47
Total 2012 - 32
Total 2011 - 47
Total 2010 - 31
Total 2009 - 50
Total 2008 - 34
Total 2007 - 38
Total 2006 - 33
Total 2005 - 32
Total 2004 - 28

Roll of Honour 2014
01.] 723767 G. D. HANNA RNZIR 05 January 2014, in his 69th year. V4 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 49 - V4 RNZIR Roll. 02.] H208249 P. R. SUMNER RNZASC January 2014, in his 84th year. HQ NZ V FORCE, South Vietnam. No. 51 - HQ NZ V FORCE Roll. 03.] 393807 L. D. TATANA RNZIR 14 January 2014, suddenly at his home. V6 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 30 - V6 RNZIR Roll. 04.] 341393 D. C. Te I. M. PANUI RNZIR 29 January 2014, in his 77th year. V6 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. - V6 RNZIR Roll. 05.] 40508 W. B. PERRYRNZIR 3 February 2014, in his 73rd year. V3 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 40 - V3 RNZIR Roll. 06.] 814386 J. P. BELLAMY RNZA 4 February 2014. 161 Battery, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 214 - 161 BTY Roll. 07.] 42192 R. M. BROWNRNZIR 7 February 2014, in his 69th year. WI Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 33 - W1 RNZIR Roll. 08.] X41605 J. T. MURRAY NZSAS 16 February, in his 69th year 4 Troop NZSAS, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 20 - NZSAS Roll. 09.] T465146 W. G. HUGHES RNZA 25 February 2014, in his 76th year 161 Battery, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 225 - 161 BTY Roll. 10.] 41770 J. A. HEREWINI RNZIR 14 March 2014, in his 67th year ANZAC Bn Command, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 21 ANZAC Bn Command Roll. 11.] 42318 J. NIWA RNZA 26 March 2014, in his 77th year 161 Battery, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 226 - 161 Bty Roll. 12.] 38384 J. E. GOSNEY RNZEME 27 March 2014, in his 71st year Attached 161 Battery, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 227 - 161 Bty Roll. 13.] 350483 P. S. HOPKINS RNZIR 30 March 2014, in his 74th year W3 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 42 - W3 RNZIR Roll. 14.] 42306 C. W. BERRIDGE RNZIR 5 April 2014, in his 68th year W1 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 53 - W1 RNZIR Roll. 15.] 82645 R.T.W. HADFORD RNZA 5 April 2014. 161 Battery, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 292 - 161 Bty Roll. 16.] 581470 M. F. N. THOMAS RNZIR 10 April 2014. V5 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 24 - V5 RNZIR Roll. 17.] 14995 M. R. RITANI RNZIR 19 April 2014, in his 77th year. W2 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam. No. 45 - W2 RNZIR Roll. 18.] 43652 R. D. SALTER RNZIR 8 May 2014, in his 63rd year V5 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 24 - V5 RNZIR Roll. 19.] 552813 M. RANGIUIA JP RNZIR 2 June 2014, in his 77th year. V3 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 41 - V3 RNZIR Roll. 20.] 969531 W. F. MILLS RNZIR 11 June 2014, in his 81st year. W1 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 54 - W1 RNZIR Roll. 21.] 727936 W. R. KENYON RNZIR 17 June 2014. W3 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 43 - W3 RNZIR Roll. 22.] 41619 R. MARTIN NZSAS 7 July 2014. 4 Troop, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 22 - NZSAS Roll. 23.] 603702 R. D. GORDON RNZIR 9 July 2014, in his 66th year. V6 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 32 - V6 RNZIR Roll. 24.] 604379 I. S. CRONIN RNZIR 9 July 2014. V5 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 26 - V5 RNZIR Roll. 25.] E44118 G. POUWHARE RNZIR 31 July 2014. V6 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 33 - V6 RNZIR Roll.	26.] 701849 V. TeK. MOHI RNZIR 22 August 2014. V4 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 50 - V4 RNZIR Roll. 27.] 546248 J. C. PEDERSON RNZIR 23 August 2014. V6 Infantry Rifle Company, 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 34 - V6 RNZIR Roll. 28.] 457833 I. A. HUTCHINS RNZAF 14 August 2014. RNZAF, South Vietnam No. 26 - RNZAF Roll. 29.] 785602 W U TEMEPARA RNZIR 03 September 2014. Vi, V3, V4, South Vietnam No. 67 - V1 RNZIR Roll. 30.] 457800 K G EDWARDS RNZA 29 August 2014. 161 Battery, South Vietnam No. 231 - 161 Bty Roll. 31.] 836540 K. C. KIRNER RNZIR 5 September 2014, in his 71st year. V4 Infantry Rifle Company, South Vietnam No. 51 - V4 RNZIR Roll. 32.] 42779 W. B. DOUGLAS RNZIR 10 September 2014, in his 67th year. 161 Battery, South Vietnam No. 232 - 161 Bty Roll. 33.] 39957 J. H. ANDERSON RNZIR 11 September 2014, in his 67th year. W2 Infantry Rifle Company, South Vietnam No. 46 - W2 RNZIR Roll. 34.] 43730 P. B. HARRIS RNZIR 20 September 2014, accidental, in his 65th year. W3 Infantry Rifle Company, South Vietnam No. 44 - W3 RNZIR Roll. 35.] G83335 B. H. SENN RNZAF 28 September 2014, in his 72nd year. RNZAF, South Vietnam No. 27 - RNZAF Roll. 36.] B900152 P. R. McGRATH RNZIR 30 September 2014, in his 72nd year. WI Infantry Rifle Company, South Vietnam No. 55 - W1 RNZIR Roll. 37.] 350648 H. J. PANOHO RNZA 20 October 2014. 161 Battery 1 ATF, South Vietnam No. 233 - 161 Bty Roll. 38.] E539716 H GREY RNZIR 04 November 2014, in his 73rd year. V1 Infantry Rifle Company, South Vietnam No. 68 - V1 RNZIR Roll. 39.] 41693 St BRUNO D. D. RNZIR/RNZA 14 November 2014. V1 Infantry Rifle Company 1967-68/161 Bty 1969-70, South Vietnam No. 69 - V1 RNZIR Roll. No. 234 - 161 Bty Roll. 40.] 969408 WALLLACE J. H. RNZAC 27 November 2014. 1 ALSG, South Vietnam No. 22 - ANZAC Bn Comd Roll. 41.] 37086 GRANT L. D. MBE RNZIR 4 December 2014. ANZAC Bn Comd Support, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 22 - ANZAC Bn Comd Roll. 42.] 602254 CARR P. K. RNZA 13 November 2014, in his 69th year. 161 Battery, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 235 - 161 Bty Roll. 43.] 41723 PIRINI J. T. RNZA 20 December 2014. 161 Battery, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 236 - 161 Bty Roll. 44.] 42145 BONE B. V. RNZA 21 December 2014, in his 66th year. 161 Battery, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 237 - 161 Bty Roll. 45.] P544354 HONAN K. H. F. RNZA 25 December 2014, in his 68th year. 161 Battery, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 238 - 161 Bty Roll. 46.] 343044 RYAN T. F. RNZA 30 December 2014. 161 Battery, 1st ATF, South Vietnam No. 239 - 161 Bty Roll.

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.

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Roll of Honour 2014