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A Royal Australian Navy career for Dubbo’s Tom Gray

Apr 25 2023 Updated April 25, 2023

Jenet Stewart

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This Anzac Day, Dubbo RSL Sub-Branch president Tom Gray remembers his days in the Royal Australian Navy fondly. He is about to retire as President, but knows he will have left the Branch in good hands with many young veterans now actively involved. Photo: Dubbo Photo News/Jenet Stewart

Tom Gray joined the Royal Australian Navy on February 12, 1962, and went on to complete 20 years of service.

His Naval journey began at recruit school with HMAS Cerberus, Westpoint Bay in Victoria. He carried out his training with HMAS Watson at North Heads, Sydney. For a period of 20 years Tom served on numerous ships with the Royal Australian Navy.

Tom was involved with operational services in...