Ronald Arthur Tinker | |
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Born | 13 April 1913 |
Died | 16 February 1982 | (aged 68)
Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Allegiance |
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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, Northern Canterbury in 1913.[1]
References[]
- ↑ Goldstone, Paul. "Ronald Arthur Tinker". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5t14. Retrieved December 2011.
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