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Cap, naval
Object type Naval warfare/wars
Classification: NM3.2093
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English: RNZN naval cap with H.M.N.Z.S KIWI cap tally; belonged to NZ112509 Seaman Ronald D Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy, served Korean War
Date 20s
date QS:P571,+20-00-00T00:00:00Z/8
ep 2005; Circa 1949; 26 Sep 2005; 1947-1953; Korean War-wars
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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2005.91.1
Place of creation Korea
Credit line Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2005.91.1
Notes RNZN naval cap of NZ112509 Ronald David Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy (served Korean War from 1950-1951) Ronald David Williams joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1947. During 1947 he served on HMNZS Philomel, Tamaki, and Bellona. During 1949 RD Williams trained for his seman's certificate aboard HMNZS Kiwi. He was discharged but then re-engaged. During the Korean War he served aboard HMNZS Taupo - he was away for 15 months during 1950-1951, serving in in Korea, and in Japan for refueling. He subsequently served aboard Philomel and until his discharge from service with the Navy in 1953. Ref. incident during Korean War - there was a scrap at Yang-do, resulting in a near-mutiny on board. Consequently they didn't receive a full welcome back in NZ but stayed overnight off Kawau and snuck into Devonport early morning. RD Williams left the navy to join the air force and later took up employment top-dressing, driving mobile cranes, etc
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