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Hydrographer
LEUT Celene Harris, who passed away on September 29.
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Celene Harris died suddenly on September 29 of complications caused
by epilepsy.
Celene, a Hydrographic Specialist, was at the occasion of her
untimely death, a member of the ADF Recruiting Staff in Melbourne.
Celene joined the RAN in early 1998, after completing an Honours
degree in Oceanography at the University of NSW.
After sea training in various warships, including HMA Ships Paluma
and Shepparton, Celene embarked in a career in hydrographic surveying.
In early 2000 Celene undertook the RAN Hydrographic Officers’
Course at HMAS Penguin and was promoted to Lieutenant.
Posted to HMAS Shepparton and HS Blue Crew, she was diagnosed
with epilepsy and posted ashore to the Australian Hydrographic
Office in Wollongong.
While there she was seconded to ADF Recruiting for an Australian
tour as a role model.
Celene’s funeral service was held at the HMAS Watson Chapel
on October 9.
CAPT Bruce Kafer (Hydrographer of Australia) refelected on Celene’s
life.
“Her positive attitude and effervescent personality inspired
those around her, and she left a legacy – one of duty, confidence,
accepting all challenges head-on, and absolute commitment to our
important service to the nation,” CAPT Kafer said.
