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Vale: Robert James Crofton R42362 MOBI Intake January 1960
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Author:  Crash [ Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Vale: Robert James Crofton R42362 MOBI Intake January 1960
Received a call yesterday from Robbie Crofton (Bob's son) that his father passed away in a Central Coast hospital Friday 13OCT23 (or possibly the day before). Bob lived in Wingham NSW for many years and the Veterans Advocacy Group with the Wingham RSL sub-branch and others looked out for him and progressed his claims prior him needing to move in to an residential care facility near Toukley a few years ago. His health hadn't been good for many years primarily from an injury while on STUART which DVA belted him from pillar to post. Sadly, after his "incarceration" (his words) in Toukley, I didn't get the opportunity to visit him as COVID kept his facility mostly in lockdown. Fortunately we did speak often and, while physically flogged out, his mind was as good as gold with a great sense of humour. No funeral details at this stage but Robbie indicated that it would probably be a private, family funeral.

Bob was an OA and did Vietnam service on HMAS STUART followed by two years secondment with the Malaysian Navy teaching/maintaining their weapons to which he was very proud.

Will let you know if and when a funeral is to occur.

Regards,

Tim Kennedy
Author:  Hippy Chippy [ Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vale: Robert James Crofton R42362 MOBI Intake January 19
=; It appears that Robert (being an OA) may have passed out after 6th Term to finish his apprenticeship training at Cerberus with the EAs in his Intake.

:-k Although this means that my sprog term, (July '62 to Dec. '62,) would have overlapped with his sixth, I can't recall his name or his face, however, it's
always sad to learn of another 'Pioneer' :givein: crossing the bar... :obey:

=; Rest on your oars Robert, your voyage is done... :happy: VALE and rest in peace, Brother MOBI... [-o<
Author:  Chippy Ned [ Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vale: Robert James Crofton R42362 MOBI Intake January 19
I remember Bob Crofton from Nirimba. Never served with him, but it is sad to see another early Mobi cross the bar. RIP Bob.
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