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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:58 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2005 1:23 am Posts: 688
City or Town: Warragul
State: Victoria
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I remember Russ well from Stalwart where we both served some time. A great bloke with a great sense of humour and "adventure". You never knew what he would do next! A sad loss.. RIP Russ, thanks for the memories!
_________________ 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.
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:42 pm |
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Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2003 6:52 am Posts: 1047
City or Town: Tinonee
State: NSW
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Joining the Navy on the 5th of May 1961, Russ first became a Stoker (ME to the old hands) before his civilian qualifications were recognised following which he became a Naval Shipwright (MTH in today’s parlance) in 1964. A diligent and well respected worker, Russ paid off in the rank of Warrant Officer MTH on the 4th of May 1982. His service included time in HMA Ships SYDNEY, SUPPLY and DUCHESS and, I have no doubt, some considerable time at Fleet Maintenance and other Naval Establishments. Our sympathies go to Russ Norrish’s family with a thank you to his son Scott for forwarding the attached photograph of his Dad complete with his service awards. Gone, but not forgotten Russ. Bob Mummery
_________________ 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).
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Hippy Chippy
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:18 pm |
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Joined: Mon Oct 13, 2003 8:09 am Posts: 4526
City or Town: Lake Munmorah
State: NSW
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From: navy-stokers@googlegroups.com <navy-stokers@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of kk@kerrykerr.netSent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 10:11 AM To: Bob Mummery <bandi@iinet.net.au> Subject: NAVY-STOKERS Custodians of the Golden Rivet:[21218] Re: VALE - WARRANT OFFICER RUSS NORRISH R57977 G’day Bob, I served with Russ at RANTAU, he was a good ‘runner’ & never forgot his roots as a STOKER. Bob Towel & myself had many a good session with him at the RAN Sailing Club (we had the keys) & the assorted pubs around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Fair Winds & Smooth Seas old Mate. Regards Kerry Kerr
_________________ 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
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