Brian Kenneth (Clockwork) GORRINGE

GORRINGE, Brian Kenneth

Service Number: R93807
Enlisted: 7 January 1963, Graduated from the Junior Recruit Training Establishment on 29 November 1963 as a Junior Recruit 1st Class with a 2nd grade pass. Gained a half a month towards promotion to Able Seaman.
Last Rank: Seaman
Last Unit: HMAS Yarra (III)
Born: St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia, 19 January 1947
Home Town: Mitcham, Mitcham, South Australia
Schooling: All Souls School, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
Occupation: Retired Naval Officer
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Non Warlike Service

7 Jan 1963: Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Junior Recruit, R93807, HMAS Leeuwin, Graduated from the Junior Recruit Training Establishment on 29 November 1963 as a Junior Recruit 1st Class with a 2nd grade pass. Gained a half a month towards promotion to Able Seaman.

Vietnam War Service

31 May 1965: Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Seaman, R93807
21 Mar 1966: Transferred Royal Australian Navy, Writer, HMAS Yarra (III), Whilst serving in YARRA, was promoted to A/Leading Seaman Writer on 5 August 1966. Served in Yarra until 30 October 1966 , then posted to 817 Squadron at HMAS Albatross on 31 October 1966.
25 Apr 1966: Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Seaman, R93807
26 May 1966: Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Seaman, R93807

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