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VALE - PAUL ANDREW MACKAY R42275 - MOBI JAN 59 ENTRY https://ran-skilledhands.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2908 |
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Author: | BC [ Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:52 am ] |
Post subject: | VALE - PAUL ANDREW MACKAY R42275 - MOBI JAN 59 ENTRY |
PAUL ANDREW MACKAY Born Bristol England 1942 during Luftwaffe air raid. 1953 family emigrated to Australia as 10 pound poms. Lived at Woomera then Victor Harbor SA Joined HMAS NIRIMBA in Jan 1959. First sea time on old HMAS SWAN for 2 week trip to Melbourne. HMAS MELBOURNE, was on upper deck when MELBOURNE collided with HMAS VOYAGER. HMAS DUCHESS during Indonesian Confrontation and escort of HMAS SYDNEY to and from Vietnam. Netherlands for training on M 44 and M22 radar and weapon control systems. 1968 CERBERUS as an instructor, after paying off continued as civilian instructor on M44 and M22. Retired 2003. Received letter of commendation for service from Queen Elizabeth 11. Crossed the bar 28 Aug 2023. Was a very intelligent well liked gentleman. Survived by Daughters Lisa and Jo and son Matthew Sad news about another early MOBI member. Condolences to Paul's family and friends. Vale Paul ![]() |
Author: | Hippy Chippy [ Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: VALE - PAUL ANDREW MACKAY R42275 - MOBI JAN 59 ENTRY |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() known him there, I obviously wouldn't remember him, nor do I recall meeting him out in 'The Fleet', but I'm sure he was a nice guy, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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