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Ronald Arthur Tinker
Born (1913-04-13)13 April 1913
Died 16 February 1982(1982-02-16) (aged 68)
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Place of death Christchurch, New Zealand
Allegiance Flag of New Zealand 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

Second World War

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[]

  1. 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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