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1 February 2005
Former shipmates are advised that Mort crossed the bar after heart failure in Greenslopes Hospital, Brisbane, on Friday, 28th January 2005.
Mort's career in the RAN spanned 23 years, commencing in 1963 when Mort trained as a safety equipment sailor serving at HMAS Albatross, and in HMAS Melbourne.
A switch to the Coxswain branch saw a change in direction for Mort, to general service in HMA Ships Parramatta, Duchess and Supply, with tours of duty in Vietnam, Malaya, and Borneo during the Indonesian Confrontation.
His service time included periods at shore establishments HMAS Harman, Penguin and Moreton. His final posting was Coxswain of HMAS Barricade and Coxswain of the Patrol Boat Squadron at Cairns. Mort retired from the RAN in 1986 as acting CPO Coxswain.
Mort, who cared for his wife Shirley during her long battle with cancer until her death in 1998, is survived by sons Shane, presently serving in HMAS Yarra, Craig, a successful travel executive, and daughter Melissa, who works in a law firm.
Mort's family have arranged a funeral service at the Newhaven Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Quinns Rd., Stapylton, Qld, at 1600 on Wednesday, 2nd February 2005. His ashes will be committed to the sea from a RAN warship at a date to be fixed.
God Speed and Good Sailing Old Mate. Lest We Forget - Joe Linaker.
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