Colloquially known as Pincher (and to some as Black Pincher), John martin was a well known and well liked individual. A professional at work, and a bit of a larrikin at play, he will be remembered by many.

Lari O'Neill says;

It is with much sadness I have to report the loss of John (Pincher ) Martin . John passed away this morning in Brisbane after a short illness..

John and I joined in Brisbane on the 8 July 1960 and enjoyed a close friendship from then on. He was best man at my first wedding. Although we only served together on the same ship once after Nirimba we could always catch up as if we had never been apart and carryon as best friends.

Jim Corby and I had gone down to visit him at home the Sunday before last. We had aphotograph taken to replicate one we have from first term in 1960.

Johns daughters are handling the funeral service arrangements and I will advise when known.
I thougyt you could put this out on your MOBI network Bob as you do such a great job of keeping us all informed.

Best regards,

Lari O'Neill


RIP Pincher

Bob Mummery


John's Vietnam Service consisted of:

2 x Escort Trips to Vung Tau in HMAS Yarra in 1966

1 x Vung Tau Trip in HMAS Sydney in 1969.

Another MOBI from those early days, and from of the "Black Gang", gone too soon.

RIP John, your watch in done.

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).

Sad news on "Pincher". I never served with him, other than at Nirimba, but he was one who stood out as a senior apprentice to me, when I was a sprog.
Tough man on the rugby field but a real nice guy off of it.
Vale John, RIP fair winds and following seas. Condolences to his family.

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Mike (Pony) Moore
O42860
Ex-LT GLEN(ME)
16th MOBI intake
Jan 64 - Jul 88.
Anzac, Nirimba, Stalwart, Moresby, Creswell, Waterhen, Penguin, Vampire, GMGID (PJP), Coonawarra, Attack, Ardent, Cook, Kuttabull, Cerberus.

May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.

Whilst I didn't have reason to interact with John while we were both serving at HMAS Nirimba, I remember him as a gentleman deserving of respect.

Always sad to learn of another fellow MOBI crossing the bar.

VALE John 'Pincher' Martin, rest on your oars, your journey's done... R.I.P.

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Another MOBI gone too early, a good bloke who loved a joke, a nuggety half back who played rugby hard, onya Pincher.

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Bob Moult
R42629
Ex-CPOMTH
13th MOBI Intake
1962 to 1982
Nirimba, Sydney, Melbourne, Tarangau, Penguin, Albatross Kuttabul, Harman, Hobart, Platypus, Duchess, Brisbane, Moreton

Fair winds and smooth seas Pincher.

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John Kelly (WEBMASTER)
R42620
Ex-WOMTH
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'83
Nirimba x3 - Rushcutter - Sydney x2 (Carrier) - Melbourne (Carrier) - Penguin - Kuttabul - Creswell x3 - Stalwart x2 - Brisbane.

As advised by Lari O'Neill;

Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 1200
Venue Alex Gow Funeral Home,
31-35 Tallwood Drive
DECEPTION BAY Qld

With a gathering later at Bribie Island RSL

At this time I am unaware of any streaming of the service.

Regards

Bob Mummery

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).

We invite you to view the live streaming event for

John Martin

The live stream for this event is scheduled to begin on:

Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC)

Watch Event

https://www.gngor.com.au/live-streaming ... e5df2b8f81

This is a private event which will require the following PIN number to access:

1043

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).