RAOC Gazette - page 181
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known usually as ' Colonel Roy' (never Royland) or to those from old times, as ' Squash.' He joined the Army on 8th July 1913 as an under age soldier (his date of birth was 29th March 1897), first in the Devonshire Regiment, transferring later to RAOC. He saw service in the First World War in Mesopotania, saw many stations in India including the North West Frontier (Waziristan 1921/24), Egypt, Palestine, Mauritius and Ceylon. During the Second World War he was at Donnington where he retired in 1949. After his thirty six years he continued to serve as a retired Officer with REME for some years. * BIRTHS DUCKWORTH.—On 6th August 1980, at RAF Hospital Weg- berg, West Germany, to Christine and W 2 Chris Duckworth a daughter, Charlotte Rebecca, sister for Andrew. SMITH.—On 24th August 1980, to Christopher and Patricia (daughter of the late Major R. J. Vaizey) a son Steven John Vaizey. WARNER—On 20th August 1980, at BMH Hong Kong, to Staff Sergeant and Mrs R. A. Warner, a son, John Richard. ENGAGEMENTS LLOYD—MILLER.—The engagement is announced between Lieutenant Nigel Lloyd RAOC, only son of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs D. L. Lloyd of Ballingham, Hereford, and Teresa, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs R. L. Miller of Donnington Shrop- shire. MARRIAGES HOOPER—AGGETT.—The marriage took place at St Michael and All Angels Parish Church, Roxwell, Essex, on Saturday, 26th July 1980, of Sandy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. R. Hooper, of Roxwell Essex, and Captain Anthony Aggett RAOC, only son of Mrs Aggett and the late J. H. L. Aggett of Plymouth Devon. MILLER—DUNCAN.—The marriage took place at St Margarets Church, Swindon, on Saturday, 12th January 1980, of Corporal Stephen Miller REME, eldest son of Captain and Mrs R. L. Miller of Donnington Shropshire, and Laura, only daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Duncan, of Stratton St Margarets, Wiltshire. MITCHELL—WRIGHT.—The marriage took place on Saturday, 2nd August 1980, at the Parish Church, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire, of Julie, daughter of Captain and Mrs K. W. Mitchell, 10 Chartwell Gardens, Aldershot, Hants, and Craig Steven, second son of Mr and Mrs S. Wright of 67 Beauclerk Road, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. STEELE—^COWDRY.—The marriage took place on Saturday, 26th July .1980, at All Saints Church, Waldringfield, Suffolk, between Melanie Jane Steele, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Steele of Rivers Hall, Waldringfield, and Miles Adrian Cowdry, younger son of Brigadier and Mrs Denzil Cowdry of Woodbridge, Suffolk. DEATHS BALE.—On 10th August 1980, at Barnstable, Devon, Staff Sergeant Andrew Leonard Bale. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have notified us of the death of the following Officers: — BRADLEY.—On 6th May 1980, Major (QM) F. L. Bradley. LESTER.—On 19th June 1980, Major (OEO) G. G. Lester. THISTLETHWAITE.—On 24th May 1980, Captain G. A. Thistlethwaite. THORNER.—On 26th May 1980, Major (OEO) E. P. Thorner. #bttuam£ LIEUTENANT COLONEL R. W. J. LEMON LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROYLAND WILLIAM JAMES LEMON died on the 25th July aged eighty three years. He was * * STAFF SERGEANT ANDY BALE WOl MIKE MASON (on behalf of friends and colleagues every- where) writes: — The death of Andy Bale has left many of us with a deep sense of personal loss. At the age of thirty three Andy had established himself as a conscientious, dedicated staff clerk with a bright future ahead of him. A man of many interests with the ability to discuss a wide variety of topics with authoritative ease. Andy enlisted as a boy in 1962 into Royal Signals and later trans- ferred to RAOC as Corporal in 1973. I first met him in MOD following his transfer to the Corps. He was a very valuable and respected member of a small team, constantly working under pressure and long into the night, often sleeping over on the office camp bed. I met him again when he arrived in BAOR after a tour in Gibraltar. Once more he took the reins in a busy office, maintaining the same diligent, self-sacrificing attitude which earned him the admiration of all those with whom he worked. He was always cheerful and possessed a sharp sense of humour. He enjoyed the company of his colleagues immensely and was a loyal friend always willing to help others in times of difficulty. Andy was presented with the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in December last year. It was only recently that his illness came to light. He returned to the UK in March to under- go an operation and treatment for cancer but it became apparent that the disease was terminal. He died on 10th August 1980 at his parents' home. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his widow Mandy, daughter Judith and to his parents in North Devon. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 1980 CORPS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY will be observed by a parade service on 9th November on the Blackdown Square, Deepcut, commencing at 10.50 am. Those attending are requested to be seated by 10.40 am. At the end of the service there will be a march past at the Corps Memorial. Military personnel should wear No. 2 dress, No. 1 dress hat with a poppy behind the left hand chin strap button, medals and gloves. Officers should wear Sam Browne belt without sword. Greatcoats or British Warm may be worn. Medals may be worn by those attending in plain clothes. Transport will be at Brookwood Station at 9.46 am to meet travellers on the 9.00 am train from Waterloo. Transport will leave for Brookwood Station at 2.30 pm for the return journey to Waterloo. Luncheon for Officers past and present and their families will be served in the Headquarters Officers Mess. The charge inclusive of a glass of wine will be £2.75 per head;' children under twelve years of age £1.00. Owing to the numbers in- volved, luncheon will only be available to those who apply for it in advance. A cash-only bar will be operated in-.Uhe Mess, and this may be used by all Officers and their families attending the parade. A buffet luncheon for Warrant Officers, Sergeants and Old Comrades of the Corps and their families will be served in the Headquarters Sergeants Mess. The charge will be £1.25 per head; children 75p. Again, advance booking is essential. Applications for luncheon should be sent t o : The Corps Secretary, RAOC Secretariat, Blackdown Barracks, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey, by not later than 20th October. They should be accompanied by cheques or postal orders made pay- able to 'RAOC Association.' — 142 — |
| Book number | R0404 |