Joan, Do you know if Stanley and June Martin are still with us? Last heard from them when they moved to Olive Tree Village. Palmerston North. Ph.(06)350-3063 Stanley use to keep in touch by enternet but said they did not have it at Olive Tree Village.
http://marinenz.com/ New Zealand will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the US Marines coming to NZ according tow a note from the author in NZ, Bruce Petty. Noel
This has been in a making for a long time. A good New Zealand friend told me about this some time a go and said they are going all out for us. Told him I'm very sorry that I can not make it because... more
NZ based author Bruce Petty sent this notice. US military to show brass might STACEY KIRK Last updated 17:28 11/06/2012 As anniversary celebrations for the first arrival of American troops to New... more
I have endeavoured for the last two years to entice veterans, families and friends to return or visit us for the anniversary celebrations, but accept that for many veterans who would love to return... more
Joan, thank you for all the help and information you sent to my sister Robbi. As you know, she and her husband really wanted to be able to make it to NZ this year. I'm hoping for their sake they get... more
Joan, Nice to hear your father is still living. I was 18 years old when I joined A/1/6 Second Marine Division in New Zealand and stayed with them all the way to Nagasaki,Japan. Tell your father to... more
Stanley and June Martin William L. Jefferies,Wed May 23 09:07
Bill I recently heard that both Stan and June have died.A veteran friend of theirs made contact with their daughter and she told him. I lost contact with them in about 2008. Hope alls well with you... more
Stan & June William L. Jefferies,Thu May 24 10:59
Joan, Thanks for the information on Stan and June, although sorry to hear of their death but I knew they were in late years and having health problems. I would love to visit your lovely country and... more
Thanks so much for the information you sent about the 70th. Health problems will make it impossible for me to make the trip at the present time. Thanks. Paul
I WISH CIRCUMSTANCES WERE SUCH THAT BOB AND I COULD GO BACK FOR THE 70TH. ANNIVERSARY. I KNOW WE WOULD ENJOY IT SO MUCH, ESPECIALLY BOB. YOU FOLKS WILL BE SUCH GOOD HOSTS JUST AS YOU WERE WHEN THEY... more