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John Ross Silver

officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy (1916–1983)

1916 to 1983

John Ross was an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy (1916–1983). Born 1916 in Port Chalmers.

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Who is John Ross?
John Ross was an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy (1916–1983). Born 1916 in Port Chalmers.
What does John Ross do?
John Ross is known as naval officer.
When was John Ross born?
John Ross was born on 1916 in Port Chalmers.
What awards has John Ross received?
Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of the Bath.
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Public life

Silver
Born
1916, Port Chalmers
Died
1983, Lower Hutt
Citizenship
New Zealand
Occupations
naval officer
Also known as
John O'Connell Ross, John O’C Ross
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

Silver

Awards

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1964
  • Companion of the Order of the Bath 1967

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