Vicky Lehman:
The late wife of Baldy Lehman passed away 4th October 2007 after a short illness. Vicky is survived by
Husband Baldy who served on Ibis 65/66 during Confrontation as a Stoker Then again as a Kellick Stoker in
the late 60s, their 2 Daughters Simone and Maree, their Partners and 9 Grand Children(5 girls & 4 Boys) she
will be sadly missed.
Bill McAllister:
Of HMAS Curlew has joined the Sweeper crew in the sky in 2006 after a distinguished career in the Royal
Australian Navy and achieving his commissioned Rank.
BOB PEARCE:
Warrimoo, NSW - Able Seaman on Ibis passed away sometime late '05 we think from a heart attack
PAT ROUSE :
From The Gap Qld - Skipper of HMAS Hawk died from a long illness Friday 17th March '06
The late wife of Baldy Lehman passed away 4th October 2007 after a short illness. Vicky is survived by
Husband Baldy who served on Ibis 65/66 during Confrontation as a Stoker Then again as a Kellick Stoker in
the late 60s, their 2 Daughters Simone and Maree, their Partners and 9 Grand Children(5 girls & 4 Boys) she
will be sadly missed.
Bill McAllister:
Of HMAS Curlew has joined the Sweeper crew in the sky in 2006 after a distinguished career in the Royal
Australian Navy and achieving his commissioned Rank.
BOB PEARCE:
Warrimoo, NSW - Able Seaman on Ibis passed away sometime late '05 we think from a heart attack
PAT ROUSE :
From The Gap Qld - Skipper of HMAS Hawk died from a long illness Friday 17th March '06
| Tributes to those of the 16th Minesweeping Squadron who have passed away |
Commodore Adrian Cummins,
RAN, AO (retd) 1937-2005
Adrian Cummins served 39 years in the RAN with service in most parts of the world, and was awarded a
British Admiralty Commendation for brave conduct whilst on exchange service with the Royal Navy in 1962.
He commanded the Minesweeper HMAS IBIS during Indonesian confrontation, the frigate HMAS Swan and the
guided missile destroyer HMAS Perth, as Senior Australian Officer in the Gulf of Oman in 1980/81. He spent 20
years working in Navy office and Defence Central in Canberra, as Director of Surface and Air Weapons,
Director Naval Manpower Planning (23,000 people), Project Director for an aircraft and missile range project
and as the Director General Defence Conditions of Service (130,000 people) and Director General Naval
Warfare. He was awarded the AM in 1977 and AO in 1989 for his work. Adrian joined the RAN as a 13 year old
Midshipman. Became a Gunnery Officer.
He was Captain of HMAS IBIS, Ton Class Minesweeper during The Indonesian Confrontation in Malaysia.
He went to Captain various other Australian Navy Ships to Pay Off as a Commodore.
He served his country with Distinction & Honour & will long be
remembered by those who served with him. He is succeeded by his wife Benedicte and daughters Julia &
Kathy.
Allan T Jones (Spike)
27th October 2006
27th October 2006
With much sadness Allan's family announced he had passed away on 27th October 2006.
He was a tireless contributor to this site and a great friend.
He will be much missed, as will his work on behalf of the 16th.
Please go here to read more about Allan
He was a tireless contributor to this site and a great friend.
He will be much missed, as will his work on behalf of the 16th.
Please go here to read more about Allan
Danny Anderson
Warrant Officer Underwater Weapons, Daniel Joseph ANDERSON, R933078
Born Marrickville NSW 11 08 44 but known as the "Manjimup Kid"
He grew up on the family Tobacco farm out of Manjimup,WA.
Joined the RAN in the first intake of JRs at HMAS Leeuwin in July 1960.
Paid off from Navy Office in 1981.
The list of his sea postings include but not limited to;
HMAShips; Yarra, Anzac,Ibis,Brisbane & Supply ('77-'78).
Ibis, during the Cronfrontation (second swing) and Brisbane, on the gun line in Vietnam.
Shore postings include but not limited to;
Leeuwin, Torrens (Encounter) and Creswell.
At Leeuwin he was the Coxswain the the SDB and the GPV.
At Torrens he associated with the Bass & Banks and at Creswell he was crew for the SAR vessel.
So even during his shore postings he spent a deal of time at sea.
After he paid off he worked in the International Oil and Gas Exploration Industry:
Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Nigeria and the NW Shelf.
Danny and his wife Shirley had three children; Duane, Brenton and Simone and they lived in Safety Bay, WA. After he paid off.
Danny was actively involved with the Safety Bay Bowling Club and the Rockingham Naval Association.
In February 2002 Danny was diagnosis with a brain tumour and died on 13th February 2005, after a long and hard fought battle.
Warrant Officer Underwater Weapons, Daniel Joseph ANDERSON, R933078
Born Marrickville NSW 11 08 44 but known as the "Manjimup Kid"
He grew up on the family Tobacco farm out of Manjimup,WA.
Joined the RAN in the first intake of JRs at HMAS Leeuwin in July 1960.
Paid off from Navy Office in 1981.
The list of his sea postings include but not limited to;
HMAShips; Yarra, Anzac,Ibis,Brisbane & Supply ('77-'78).
Ibis, during the Cronfrontation (second swing) and Brisbane, on the gun line in Vietnam.
Shore postings include but not limited to;
Leeuwin, Torrens (Encounter) and Creswell.
At Leeuwin he was the Coxswain the the SDB and the GPV.
At Torrens he associated with the Bass & Banks and at Creswell he was crew for the SAR vessel.
So even during his shore postings he spent a deal of time at sea.
After he paid off he worked in the International Oil and Gas Exploration Industry:
Japan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Nigeria and the NW Shelf.
Danny and his wife Shirley had three children; Duane, Brenton and Simone and they lived in Safety Bay, WA. After he paid off.
Danny was actively involved with the Safety Bay Bowling Club and the Rockingham Naval Association.
In February 2002 Danny was diagnosis with a brain tumour and died on 13th February 2005, after a long and hard fought battle.
Bill Morgan:
Bill joined Pussers in 1956 as a PO Shipwright, and was discharged in 1964 with the same Rank.
He moved back to Footscray and continued working in the building trade.
In more recent years after his retirement, he moved to Anglesea near Geelong Vic. He lived there until his
poor health took him to hospital in Oct 2008 where he was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
Unfortunately the Cancer progressed and Bill passed away on Sat 7th Feb.2009.
He is survived by his wife, seven children and several grandchildren.
Bill was always very proud of his time spent on HMAS Hawk.
Our condolences to his family.
Bill joined Pussers in 1956 as a PO Shipwright, and was discharged in 1964 with the same Rank.
He moved back to Footscray and continued working in the building trade.
In more recent years after his retirement, he moved to Anglesea near Geelong Vic. He lived there until his
poor health took him to hospital in Oct 2008 where he was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
Unfortunately the Cancer progressed and Bill passed away on Sat 7th Feb.2009.
He is survived by his wife, seven children and several grandchildren.
Bill was always very proud of his time spent on HMAS Hawk.
Our condolences to his family.
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Brian Allan Best P63375.
It is with sad regret that I inform you that Brian passed away at The Canberra Hospital on
Tuesday 7th of July. He is now at peace and not suffering anymore from the cancer that
racked his body.
Brian was a cook on HMAS Ibis from 1970 to 1971 and the HMAS Snipe from 1971 to 1972.
Brian's funeral was held at Mt Thompson Crematorium in Brisbane on 17th of July.
I attended your Reunion and dedication in March 2006 in Canberra at the invitation of Brian, as
I lived in Canberra and had known Brian all of my life. Your welcome drinks on Thursday 30th
March at Olims was the beginning of a love affair and partnership and then earlier this year
marriage. I thank you all. He will be sadly missed.
Kind Regards
Annette Best
It is with sad regret that I inform you that Brian passed away at The Canberra Hospital on
Tuesday 7th of July. He is now at peace and not suffering anymore from the cancer that
racked his body.
Brian was a cook on HMAS Ibis from 1970 to 1971 and the HMAS Snipe from 1971 to 1972.
Brian's funeral was held at Mt Thompson Crematorium in Brisbane on 17th of July.
I attended your Reunion and dedication in March 2006 in Canberra at the invitation of Brian, as
I lived in Canberra and had known Brian all of my life. Your welcome drinks on Thursday 30th
March at Olims was the beginning of a love affair and partnership and then earlier this year
marriage. I thank you all. He will be sadly missed.
Kind Regards
Annette Best
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