discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou tin, hat human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēRNZN cap tin (descriptive name)Seaman RD Williams, NZ112509, RNZN, Korean War (associated name)Kupu whakaahuahat tin for RNZN naval cap, R D Williams; belonged to NZ112509 Seaman Ronald D Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy, served Korean War, 1950-51Wāhi[New Zealand]Wāhi HāngaiNew ZealandChristmas Island/Pacific Islands/PacificAccession Number2005.91.2Rā Tāpiringa28 Sep 2005WāhangaHistoryWar History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete tin, hat [2005.91.2] Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2005.91.2Takenga ā-AhureaunknownKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker) Royal New Zealand Navy (Made for)Wāhi[New Zealand]RāCirca 1946Tuhipoka HāngaiRNZN cap tin: belonged to NZ112509 Ronald David Williams, Royal New Zealand Navy Ronald David Williams joined the RNZN in 1947, service number NZ112509 During 1947 he served on HMNZS Philomel, Tamaki, & Bellona. During 1949 RD Williams took up training aboard HMNZS Kiwi for his seaman's certificate. He was discharged but then re-engaged. During the Korean War he served aboard HMNZS Taupo - he was away for 15 months during 1950-1951, in Korea, and in Japan for refueling). He subsequently served aboard Philomel and until his discharge from service with the Navy in 1953. Ref. incident during Korean War : there was a scrap at Yang-do, resulting in a near-mutiny on board. Consequently they didn't receive a full welcome back in NZ but stayed overnight off Kawau and snuck into Devonport early morning. RD Williams left the navy to join the air force & later took up employment top-dressing, driving mobile cranes, etcMahi HāngaiKorean War; 25 Jun 1950-27 Jul 1953Tangata Hāngāi Mr Ronald David Williams (Maker) Royal New Zealand Navy (Made for)Wāhi HāngaiNew ZealandChristmas Island/Pacific Islands/PacificWāKorean War/WarsGeorge VI (1936 - 1952)/House of Windsor/English reignPāohounknownHuinga Kaupapanaval warfare/warsTaumata whakarōpūtin, hatpersonal gearWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 Tūemi e whai hononga Ngā hua o DigitalNZ HIDE SALES. (Otago Daily Times 4-4-1912) National Library of New Zealand MARRIAGES. (Daily Southern Cross, 31 December 1873) National Library of New Zealand Untitled (Wanganui Herald, 05 April 1900) National Library of New Zealand THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 March 1899) National Library of New Zealand Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 August 1912) National Library of New Zealand Mea e whai hononga ai E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60