36425 David Ralph (Spike) Hughes

I first met Spike in 1958 when posted as an Anti Aircraft instructor at the School of Artillery. 1959 saw the disbanding of Anti Aircraft so I was changed into and Field Artillery instructor. The transition would have been a challenge if it had not been for Spike, he was an extremely accomplished instructor and I was forever at his elbow asking for advice about this and that. Never once did I leave him without the knowledge I sought. He was a great inspiration and friend amongst the staff of the School and the Old Comrades

Spike died in Wellington on 19 July 2006.

Graeme Black, Secretary RNZA OCA, August 2006