WWII veteran visits base where his service began

A Second World War veteran has returned to the shore establishment where his career in the Royal Australian Navy began almost seven decades ago.

by Lieutenant Commander Dave Devlin

Former Able Seaman Ron Bergman, aged 94, served in the Royal Australian Navy between 1942 and 1947 as an AA3 gunner.

He undertook his recruit and basic category

training at HMAS Cerberus before serving at sea in HMAS Warramunga I. 

On 19 February, Ron Bergman, his brother Don, a former Army captain, and other members of his family were given a VIP tour of Cerberus.

Former Able Seaman Ronald Bergman, 94, is presented with a Second World War 75th anniversary commemorative medallion by the Executive Officer of HMAS Cerberus Commander Martin Holzberger during Mr Bergman’s visit to the base. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougal