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Ronald Tinker

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Ronald Arthur Tinker
Born(1913-04-13)13 April 1913
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died16 February 1982(1982-02-16) (aged 68)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Allegiance New Zealand
Service / branchNew Zealand Military Forces
Years of service1939–1945
1947–1962
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitLong Range Desert Group (1940–45)
Commands1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars
AwardsOfficer 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, North Canterbury in 1913.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Goldstone, Paul. "Ronald Arthur Tinker". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.