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The death occured yesterday of ex w/o Mick Veale after a very short illness
Mick served in the Naval Service for 40 Years.
He did a lot of work recently with the new naval museum, and was the main person to
see at the open day for naval service past days (pictures) located on top of the hill
Mick had amassed an enormous collection of photos from every source imaginable and it will serve as the definitive photo archive of the NS, not a bad memorial.
Like most people who served in the NS over the past 40 years, I also had the highest regard for Mick. A thorough gentleman, who went out of his way to introduce himself, and to learn your first name (as opposed to rank!!)
Like Murph, I also spoke to him during the open day. An incredible source of information, and memorabilia relating to the service. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. At this sad time, all our thoughts are with his family, and members of the NS, of which he was so proud.
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