RAOC Gazette - page 28
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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Berlin. Private Steve Mustard scored the second goal in a four to two win. / We say farewell m Sergeant Bob Davidson to 17 BVD and congratulate him on promotion to Staff Sergeant. We welcome Corporal John Barclay and Privates Kevin Hardman and John Featonby, three welcome stocemen who have joined us from the UK. Mr Bendescu at the presentation. Army, had enabled Victor, a Rumanian by birth and an evacuee as a result of the Second World War, to support and house his family simply by allowing him to work for us. The bar takings indicated a good session afterwards and the photo- graph shows Victor and CRAOC after the presentation but before the session! 11 ORDNANCE FIELD PARK THE news this month is that we have now taken over the complete responsibility for Ordnance Support for the Division. This coupled with the transfer of about three thousand items from our neighbours, has meant that the workload has in- creased dramatically. Never mind, Q Fagg assures everyone that there isn't a backlog — perhaps the storemen have a different answer. Apart from the increased work load we have had to contend with the PRE and the ARU visit by Brigadier Norman Arthur, Commander 7 Armoured Brigade. The PRE went well and Staff Sergeant Ahem and his merry band worked wonders to achieve an excellent report. The ARU visit also went well although Sergeant Chapman- hasn't been seen since the visit—rumour has it that he has gone to UK for some Parka buttons, Captain Bouiton RAAOC was fortunate enough to sample the delights of Bavaria and took, a team there to do a sponsored climb of the Zugspitze. Almost everyone made it to the top although the bad weather and the final two- hundred metres hazardous rock climb allowed only the experienced members of the team to make the summit. The football team had a pleasant visit to Berlin to play an RMP side in the minor units competition. Their long journey was well worth it as they returned with a four to two victory. The football was overshadowed by the very friendly reception and the visits laid on for the team. We would like to give our condolences to Lance Corporal Williamson, whose attempt to defect to Ordnance Services Berlin failed—hard lines Chick! The move to Soltau has started already and now some eleven families have taken over quarters. As a preview to the move, the wives were taken on a trip to see for themselves the quarters, school and other facilities. Operation fish lift took place on the 13th November under the watchful eye of * King fish * himself Staff Sergeant Hewitt. Although we managed to get a few fish out for our new waters it was not as many as expected. However, the hooks are being baited to catch more fish locally so that by next year the new club will be well stocked. We say farewell to Staff Sergeant Disberry and Corporal Guest and welcome Captain Bentley, Staff Sergeant Peters and Private Bannister, 7 ORDNANCE FIELD PARK THE most significant milestone this month was the Administra- tive Visit by the Commander 7th Armoured Brigade, Brigadier Norman Arthur, probably his last visit prior to restructuring when the insignia of ' lucky 7 ' and the red Jerboa disappear in the interests of economy. We are glad to say that the visit went smoothly and following the rigorous scrutiny of the ad- ministrative departments we adjourned to the Sergeants Mess for a very pleasant buffet lunch. The visit also coincided with the Mechanised Transport Sections* PRE but as usual, Staff Sergeant Turner and his staff took it all in their stride. Contrary to most peoples' impression of the secretarial profession, our Chief Clerk, Staff Sergeant Rule, demonstrated his depth of military knowledge in devising a most demanding unit training exercise. Known as Exercise Last Stand nine teams of five men pitted their wits on such matters as map reading, NBC drills, etc ? culminating in a seven mile march back to camp. The weather was far from kind even to the Directing Staff but the event was tackled with great en- thusiasm and full credit to the winning team led by Sergeant Woolley and backed by Corporal Clack, Lance Corporals Kemble and McCunnall and Private Tamplin. Restructuring is making its mark and plans are well ahead for the disposal of our stores and equipment. On a more obvious note, a few of our families have already moved to Soltau and some of the sports teams are already playing under the title 1 Armoured Division Ordnance Company. On Sunday 20th November, Sidi Rezegh Day, we were represented by a small contingent at the disbandment parade of Brigade Headquarters, this in affect ends an affiliation that has lasted in one form or another for over twenty five years. In closing we have the normal spate of mentions: Lance Corporal Potter, his marriage and posting; promotion for Corporal Hampton and Lance Corporals Ryan and Bous- field, Courses; WOl Anderson—management, Private Hutt —bakery and Second Lieutenant Lloyd—international affairs (believe it or not in Hamburg!). Finally we must make a special note adding congratulations to Captain and Mrs O'Connell on the birth of a son, Charles, and to CSM and Mrs Patchitt on the birth of a son. Also best wishes to Second Lieutenant Nigel Lloyd who leaves on attachment to 7 Armoured Division Workshop and thence to Sandhurst. 2nd Armoured Division •P^^HHB ^^^^^Hy^H ^ ^ J^^F£ ^B ^^^^p^^^uH ^I^^^^^^^^H F^^^^^^^^B BVBf^^YflA 1 ^^^^^H^I^^B ^Hl^lBl^H ORDNANCE COMPANY THE routine has had a bashing this month with preparation for PRE— rumours of Active Edge, Exercise Keen Wind and two audit boards, not to men- tion who is sponsor unit for the SSAFA Christmas Bazaar. For those not involved in the latter, guards and terrible weather equal the work load. The remarkable fact being everyone around keeps going strong and our sense of humour could be condensed into a best seller, Good news for the Quartermaster staff, they are giving the AF G1098 its monthly airing. It was on the middle floor but ran out of space so it was moved to the ground floor at a furious pace. Only to find the same problem existed, it was moved to the attic for once and for all After a while they decided the stairs were to much so its back to the ground floor, at least for a month (Oh my sides). Private Steve Davey has left hospital after three months, but Staff Sergeant Wes Braithwaite has jumped into his bed STORES SECTION 7 FIELD WORKSHOP with a mysterious back ailment. A frequent visitor is Private Tony Oliver who leaps around with his leg in plaster (cracked WE have three new members to the 'Big Wheeler's Club * ankle playing rugby). (That's not funny, but I can't stop this month, Staff Sergeant Tom Lattimore, Sergeant Duncan laughing.) Learmonth and Lance Corporal Bob Wilmot who all passed their HGV 2. On the bright side Lieutenant Paul Wilson did not quite drown himself in the Inter-Service Canoe Championships. Lance Corporal Geoff Kay and Private Steve Mustard represented RAOC 1 Division at football against the RMP at Following their success in the BAOR Championships our team 257 — |
| Book number | R0246a |