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Received from Alby 31 Jan
Subject: Funeral Service for a Royal Marine. Patron of the R.N.Z.N.A.
Please find all the details that have come to hand regarding the funeral service of our naval patron Mr. Bill Hale,
William Edward John Hale. (Bill)
S/No. CH/X 103467 Royal Marines KEV, WWII.
Bill's service is planned to be held at the Tauranga RSA 1237 Cameron Road Greerton on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 commencing at 1300 Hrs.
No flowers by request from the family but donations to the welfare trust has been requested by the family.
Personal Communications may be made to,"The Hale Family C/- P.O. Box 650, Tauranga 3140.
Medals are requested to be worn by those who have them.
Bill was a very loyal,staunch and respected member and the 1st Patron of the Royal N.Z. Naval Association Western Branch. Bill held many life memberships, and awards for services rendered and sporting achievements... locally, Nationally and internationally.
A Naval Reef from the western B.O.P. will be laid by the R.N.Z.N. President or his designate at the service.
Reefs from other R.N.Z.N. Associations within N.Z. and overseas have been requested.
It is requested by the President of the Royal N.Z.Naval. Association (Western) that the lower deck be cleared to allow all members to attend the service, on behalf of President Nobby, Sec/Treas Bill Newell and Welfare Officer Geoff Kelly we look forward to seeing you there.
A good turn out is requestd and it is understood that time and distance may prevent some from attending.
This message has been authorised by Bill Newell Sec/Treas/ R.N.Z.N.A. Western.
Alby. Osborne
Vice President
R.N.Z.N.A. Western.
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29 Jan
DO-YOU -HEAR-THERE,
Pipe the still...
It is with regret that I advise that our "Patron" of the Royal New Naval Association (Western) Mr. Bill Hale has this day passed away, I have advised our Sec/Treas Bill Newell and asked him to pass on this information to President Nobby.
I have been officially asked to be involved with the service,... and I will,... but to what level will ultimately be decided by our President.
Any further instructions on the associations involvement will come from Bill (Scouse) Sec/Treas and our President.
As your Vice President I can advise that a request has been made for a full turn out of service personal with medals.
Bill Hale, our Patron, as you guys are aware was a member of many clubs, and a patron of more than one, and a multi- Life member holder within N.Z. and overseas, with-in the association and we have to fit within that mould in organizing a combined and organized service of the highest order, Bill was also Patron of the Malayan Association ,I am a past President & vice president of that organisation and I hope to work with all associations to ensure that Bill gets all the respect that he deserves and more.
Bill approached me about ten years ago to write services for his English marine mates, in the Royal Marines which I was happy to do for him, he constantly insisted that In the event of his demise that I conduct his service, I did and he has seen it and approved, however it appears that there is some confusion, and for those present tonight .what ever, I well work with the TGA RSA and sort, please be aware that Gwen, Bills Wife is a major part of all decisions and her word is final.
I will ask our yeoman, Daryll Hall if he can man the flag pole??
Please all your queries to Bill Newell.
Wishing you calm seas
Doc.
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