Another sad loss, legendary 10th MOBI Intake Chippy, John Hendry has crossed the bar, this from Bob Mummery...
Dear All,
It is with saddened heart that I pass on the message that John Hendry passed away from a massive heart attack in Exmouth, Western Australia this morning.
John will have been known to many of you, he entered the Navy as an Apprentice at HMAS NIRIMBA in January 1961 (yes, a proper MOBI) and became a Special Duties List Shipwright Officer in January 1977. A bright spark, a good Shipwright and an excellent Officer; John readily argued for the betterment of the job, conditions of service and life in general. He was not above trying to take the rinse out of anyone within range however, more often than not, it was he from whom the rinse was finally taken. Sometime in the 1980s John transferred from the RAN to the Public Service and spent a good deal of time and effort making HMAS STIRLING (bricks & mortar) into what it is today. During the early 2000s John left paid employment and followed his many passions (not in any order) of; fishing, farming, prospecting and attending many a LARRIKIN’S Lunch (the Western Australians among you will know about that.) November the 4th would have been one of the last Reunions that John attended when he joined a large number of us at Fremantle Sailing Club for a MOBIs, MECHs and DETs reunion.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to John’s family – may he rest in peace.
Further details will be forwarded when known.
Yours aye
Bob Mummery
John was one of the true 'characters' of the 10th MOBI Intake, and if I remember correctly, he was one of the prime agitators of the 'Group Pay Uprising' in Garden Island... He was a thoroughly likeable larrikin, the likes of whom we'll not see again any time soon... I last saw John when I flew over for the W.A. RAN Skilled Hands Smokey (initiated by Viv, organised by Gary Lucev,) and we drank away the small hours at Gary's house, discussing our fond memories of Manus Island, so it is only fitting that the last reunion John attended was the
MOBIs, MECHs and DETs Reunion, held at the Fremantle Sailing Club just three weeks ago, on the 4th November 2015... Farewell, John, rest on your oars, your journey's done, you will be missed... H.C. 
