Ronald Tinker
Ronald Arthur Tinker | |
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Born |
Christchurch, New Zealand | 13 April 1913
Died |
16 February 1982 68) Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
Years of service |
1939–1945 1947–1962 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Long Range Desert Group (1940–45) |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Malayan Emergency |
Awards |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Military Medal Mentioned in Despatches |
Ronald Arthur Tinker OBE, MC, MM (13 April 1913 – 16 February 1982) was a notable New Zealand musterer, military leader, scientific administrator and sales agent. He was born in Christchurch, North Canterbury in 1913.[1]
References
- ↑ Goldstone, Paul. "Ronald Arthur Tinker". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in:
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