Lieutenant Commander Peter Paul Krutsky, RAN

Born 16 October, 1946 and entered the RAN as an SL seaman midshipman on 7 March, 1966. Specialised as an ORO. Postings included: FESR in 1967, Kuttabul (RANTAU) in 1980, HMAS Penguin (1983). Said to have been XO of HMAS Moresby also. Commanded HMAS Kimbla? Posted to Singapore as the RAN liaison officer in the mid-eighties. Seniority 7 March, 1978. Left RAN and had a newsagency in Canberra CBD for a while. Not known if he re-entered on full-time reserve service. Listed in 2000 as in the Reserves. A tough and respected leader with a good sense of humour. Well regarded by all who served with him at the time.  Funeral service at William Cole Blue Gum Chapel, Canberra, 1030 Friday 4 January. Private cremation afterwards.