Another 'Pioneer' has crossed the bar...

From: Bob Mummery <bandi@iinet.net.au>
Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2018 12:06 PM
To: Bob Mummery <bandi@iinet.net.au>
Subject: VALE - CHARLIE BRADBURY R42010 - MOBI - JULY 1956 ENTRY

Sadly I must advise the passing of Charlie Bradbury R42010. Charlie was one of the original entry MOBIs, we salute you Charlie.

Bob Mummery
0408 811 201

From: John Lennon
Sent: Thursday, 24 May 2018 4:20 PM
To: 'Bob Mummery' <bandi@iinet.net.au>
Subject: RE: one of the true brothers, passing

G’day Bob,
Charlie Bradbury, Bass Division, July 1956 entry, was an OA originally I think, joined submarines in early sixties, not sure of ON at present, but pretty sure details will emerge soon,
Jack

From: Bob Mummery [mailto:bandi@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, 24 May 2018 4:30 PM
To: 'John Lennon'
Subject: RE: one of the true brothers, passing

Hi John,

I cannot process the information without a name, entry and, if possible, his discharge rank. Nicknames are all well and good among those who know them.

Cheers M8 and sorry that you lost a good man.

Bob Mummery

From: John Lennon
Sent: Thursday, 24 May 2018 1:39 PM
To: John Lennon
Subject: one of the true brothers, passing

G’day boys,
Sadly heard news of the passing of Jazza yesterday from Shiner Wright and Paddles Shaw, just can’t believe it, one of the best, submariner, at my wedding in UK, 1966, gave Ruth away when she married Ronny Vass in 1967ish in Sydney, another one has crossed the bar. No further info available at present,
Jack

From: Tom Shaw
Sent: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 11:33 PM
To:
Subject: Fwd: Charlie, one of the true brothers, passing


Subject: Fwd: Charlie, one of the true brothers, passing

Subject: Fwd: Charlie, one of the true brothers, passing
Hi Mobi Brothers
Another sad day for us all.
I will send more details when I hear anything.
Regards
Tom Shaw
0407246859

From: James Blunt
Date: 22 May 2018 at 19:40:20 AEST
To: 'Tom Shaw', Gerry Patman
Subject: Charlie, one of the true brothers, passing
Hi Tom and Gerry,
Sadly I have to inform you that Charlie had a heart attack and subsequently passed away this morning.
His son, Peter, rang to tell us around lunch time to-day.
When I have any further details I will let you know.
Kind regards,
Jim

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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

According to his service records, his full name was Keith Charles BRADBURY.

He trained as an OA, but in the mid 60's, changed to a SAP.

I never had the pleasure, sad to see another pioneer cross the bar.

Vale Keith

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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).

I agree Brian, it is extremely sad when the original entry guys cross the bar. As you said, they were the pioneers and they are getting into their late seventies now.

Rest in peace Charlie.

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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.