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I am the current Mataura RSA President and as the club had very little in the way of military displays I started four projects. NZSAS 1955 - 2005, Rank slides from Private to Lt General, NZ Army Trade and Brassard badges, and Corp Badges, Collar Dogs and Shoulder Flashes in seniority. The above I have been collecting for over the last two years and they are now all framed and on loan as a display at the Mataura RSA. I have put these projects together myself as the club is not in a financial position to do so. I served in the Army from 1973 to 1992.
Because there are several ex Navy personnel in the area who are members of the club that have commented a navy display similar to the army one would be good.
We have pictures of HMNZS Southland, Otago, Canterbury, and several plaques displayed, so I have started collecting Navy Cap Tally Bands as a project, once completed these will be put in a frame starting from the oldest to the newest vessel.
If you know of any or anyone who has some to donate or sell could you please pass on my email address to them.
Regards
Peter Crake, JP
Today, 11th December 2007, the NZ Government has announced that it is having trouble recruiting and retaining naval personnel. Surprise, surprise - I don't think. NZ's modern navy is now geared as a coastal and offshore patrol navy. Who wants to join this type of navy just to see the coastline, open ocean and a few icebergs?
This problem has been ongoing for a few years now and with the advent of seven ships under Project Protector to look after NZ's interests in and around the 200 mile limit, it's no wonder they can't get people to join or to stay in. People join the navy to see the world and do different things - not boring patrol duties..
This subject come up under the Forums section some time ago - let me know what you think.Please forward all news and stories directly to me by email. See email address below.
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