SEAMAN’S FUNERAL
FULL NAVAL HONOURS [ Per Press Association. ] AUCKLAND, Oct. 21. An ordinary seaman, Neville Clutha Tasker, one of three victims of the Diomede Cup sailing tragedy on September 30, was buried with full naval honours at the Waikumete Cemetery this morning. The services at the chapel of the Flying Angels Mission and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. H. K. Vickery. Officers and ratings from the naval vessels in port attended the funeral, at which there was a large gathering and many beautiful wreaths.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 251, 22 October 1937, Page 6
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87SEAMAN’S FUNERAL Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 251, 22 October 1937, Page 6
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