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Robert Walter Paterson

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Robert Walter AWMM
  • Surname
    Paterson AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
    • Rob AWMM
    • Robin AWMM
  • Service number
    Malaya 815420 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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About birth

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  • Birth
    22 November 1932 BDM 2022/22981
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Biographical information

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Death

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    23 July 2022 BDM 2022/22981
    Age 89 AWMM
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    PATERSON,
    Robert Walter (Rob):
    (Service number 815420 2nd NZ Regiment Malaysia) Rob Paterson has fought the good fight and finally retired, passing away in the arms of his loved ones on July 23, 2022, at the age of 89. Much loved husband and soulmate of Cynthia and cherished Dad to John and Lorraine, Anita and Beanie and Mita (dec). Loving Grandad to Emma and Lewis, Ben, Tyler and Logan and Great-Grandad to Walker and Sienna. Loved by all the Furbabies, extended family and friends. Rob's family deeply appreciates the care and compassion Rob received from Dr Tim Story, Holly (DN), Marama (NM), the family will be forever grateful.

    Published by The Press on Jul. 27, 2022. AWMM
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