Reunion Registration now open.
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This website was commissioned in an attempt to locate all the Junior Recruits who enlisted with me in July 1969 from the 28th intake at HMAS LEEUWIN. Of this intake there were approximately 205 boys between the age of 15 and 17 in the original intake, however only 184 eventually passed out according to our booklet. Some boys were to become Midshipman at HMAS Cresswell via the Topman scheme, some had transferred to RANATE HMAS Nirimba for Apprentice training and a couple disappeared which we and RAN records cannot account for.
The intention is to celebrate our 40th anniversary with a huge reunion of the Mighty 28th Intake in 2009. Of course, the whole concept of a reunion can only be achieved if we find as many of our fellow intake members as possible.
This site is dedicated to those who joined the Royal Australian Navy in July 1969 and went on to become the 28th Collins & Walton Intake. It is also for all the Junior Recruits that passed through the gates of HMAS LEEUWIN who are still serving in uniform, civvies or just plain retired. We must also reflect upon those who are no longer with us due to unfortunate circumstances. May they Rest in Peace.
I welcome all serving and retired members of the defense family including civilians to this website, and hope you enjoy your visit now and in the future. Please feel free to leave a message in our guestbook to assist us as we march towards our reunion in 2009.
It is anticipated that this website will remain active for many years to come, providing a written and pictorial history of all our endeavors and achievements. It will also become focal point where we can remain in contact well into the future.
John Hogg
webmaster
26th January 2006
Better mates you’ll never find and I’m so proud you are friends of mine! With your great memories and experiences...
Background song was recorded by Gerry and the Pacemakers on 2nd November 1963.
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