Hi Bob,
Had a call from Judy Chippendall that Bob, CSAP, R42261, died last Friday 25th after a long illness.
According with his wishes there will be no funeral, just a private cremation tomorrow.
He lived at Bracken Ridge on the north side of Brisbane.
I suppose I was the contact person because I'd been ringing around organizing a term reunion that was
held in Tweed Heads back in August, our first post-COVID. We managed to muster ten of us along with
nine wives and widows.
Of our Jan '59 term, I have a contact list of 23, in varying degrees of health and mobility; I am the youngest,
rapidly approaching my 81st birthday.
I moderate a Facebook page "Mobi Jan 59 entry" that carries a swag of photos.
Anyway Bob, I leave you with it; not many births and marriages these days.
Best Regards,
Peter (Prof) O'Loghlin.
Many of the early MOBIs will remember Bob Chippendall. He certainly made his mark among us and was a well respected 'larrikin' of the day. Whilst I knew him quite well at NIRIMBA sadly our paths were not to cross again however the memories remain.
RIP Bob CHIPS
Bob Mummery
According to Bob's service records, he trained as an Ordinance Artificer where he attained OAP 1st Class. He was also a survivor from the sinking of HMAS Voyager in 64. In 1969, Bob became a CSAP.
His Vietnam Service consisted of:
2 x Escort Trips to Vung Tau in HMAS Vampire in 65 & 66.
1 x Escort Trip to Vung Tau in HMAS Derwent in 69.
RIP Bob
Whilst I only have a vague memory of Bob, I see his graduating (8th) term... 
VALE Bob, rest on your oars, your journey's done... R.I.P. 