Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2005.91.16
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1947 - Ronald David Williams joined the Navy in 1947, NZ11509; served on HMNZS Bellona during 1947; later active service Korea (1950-1951); Discharged from Navy in 1953 Vessels served on- 1947- Philomel Tamaki Bellona 1949 Kiwi (circa 1949 while training for seaman) 1950 Taupo (1950-51 – Korea (and Japan for refueling) – away for 14 months) Philomel Ref. incident during Korean War – scrap at Yang-do, near mutiny on board, didn’t receive full welcome back in NZ; stayed overnight off Kawau and snuck into Devonport early morning. RD left navy to join air force – took up top-dressing, mobile cranes
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