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Remembering WWII Veteran Robert Edward Norman Geale (1925-2009)
December 31, 2009
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Windy Geale |
Bob Geale was a friend of the Wartime Heritage Association and was involved in sharing some of his wartime experiences, photos and historical information, which contributed to the Association’s wartime theatrical stage musical productions. It was an honour to have known him and he will be remembered. Our condolences go out to all family and friends.
From the RAN (Royal Australian Navy) Radio Mechanics Association Newsletter # 70, December 31, 2009:
Robert Edward Norman Geale, known affectionately to all as "Windy", was born in Welland, Canada on 19th March, 1925 and was deceased in Nowra, NSW on Sunday, December 6th, 2009, at age 84 years.
During ww2 Windy served in the Royal Navy as a Telegraphist Air Gunner and maintained his own airborne radio equipment; as such he was a ?Radio Mechanic. Later, Windy married Kathleen (Kit) Ryall who was a WREN Radio Mechanic (Air).
Subsequently, Windy served in the Royal Canadian Navy Fleet Air Arm and later still he joined the Royal Australian Navy and served in its Fleet Air Arm. Windy became a Lieutenant Commander.
In recent years Windy was very active in support of the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Nowra where he was a Curator and Historian.
Windy was awarded Life Membership of the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia at their Federal Council Meeting in October, 2009 in recognition of his work. However, sadly, Windy was not well enough to personally accept the award. Windy had a wealth of knowledge on Naval Aviation matters and was a friend to many!
A memorial service for Windy was conducted at the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Wednesday, 9th December, 2009 followed by a private burial service at the Cambewarra Cemetery.
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