Chris Precey, RNZN from 1954, Part 1 - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 15th April 2025. Part 1 of 4. Joined Royal New Zealand Navy 4th February 1954 at age 15. Grandfather joined Royal Navy in 1899 at age 15. He has two tattoos – one of an anchor and the other a butterfly. At school he was in the sea cadet corp. at Avondale, Auckland. Joined the navy as seaman boy second class because he was below the age of 18. He joined with the ambition of being a signalman but became a telegraphist. Other recruits were a bit rough. He learned how to get on with other people. Still in contact with about five people from his early days. Was close to being an alcoholic at age 18. Avoided being discharged from the navy Wasn’t entitled to a rum ration until the age of 20. Travelled to about 23 different countries.
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- April 15, 2025