RAOC Gazette - page 107
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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Ciretit was the reply. " H I just confirm it with (he i aptain." Thai's how it all began. Clearance from Fortress Head- viarters was readily given, and the following day HMS Jupiter, ol the Grey Funnel Line, sailed off into the blue with Private Gavin busy, no doubt, typing ships orders. Very quickly Rommel (?) became an accepted member of the crew and showed everyone how writing should be done, The sailors he messed with were very surprised to find that Pongos have the same likes and dislikes as they do. After Madeira, the ship sailed direct to UK and Private Gavin flew back to Gibraltar. We never ever did find out how he acquired the nickname of Rommel, or what he did in aboard hip or what he dicl on his runs ashore in Madeira for that • natter. All we had was a satisfied grin. Meanwhile the rest of RAOC in Gibraltar carries on as usual. A special word must go to Corporal Colin Lawrence for the G O C s Commendation he received for work in Northern Ireland. Well done, it was much deserved, Volunteer Headquarters) is on a six month emergency tour. The third member of the team is Mrs l o Watmore, typist, librarian and coffee maker m par excellence.' Lance Corporal Buzz Burrows RCT also deserved a mention. Finally, we say goodbye to Corporal Colin Jones, Lance Corporal Rolfs predecessor, who has just departed for Det^ mold. We wish him all the best and congratulations on the promotion. W O l (SSM) Bill McNulry, Force Ordnance Warrant officer UNFICYP, receives his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal from the Commander British Contingent, Brigadier Tillotson. British Forces Hong Kong __•&>. Private Gavin with the Supply Officer and his staff on board HMS Jupiter. United Nations Force in Cyprus IT is time again for one of the periodic contributions from " The Peace Keepers of Cyprus/ Let me, at once, dispel any thoughts of sunny Cyprus—at least until summer starts in about April. The weather is quite cold, by Cyprus standards, and very wet and muddy. Winter sports enthusiasts are, however, delighted with the unusually heavy snowfalls on the Troodas mountains. Perhaps someone should ask Tommy Vance, of BFBS UK fame, how he con- tinues to get record requests from * sunny Cyprus/ Distinguished visitors are of course, an everyday feature of life in UNFICYP. The most important visitor in recent weeks was Dr Kurt Waldheim, the United Nations Secretary General, who was here for the period 14th to 16th January. AH members of the Force were involved in security, parades and honour guards. It is, nevertheless, very exciting to be in the forefront of international news—if only as a brief interlude in our more routine way of life. Another event of note occurred in December when W O l Bill McNuity, the Force Ordnance Warrant Officer, received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal from Brigadier Tillotson, Chief of Staff and Commander of the British Con- tingent in UNFICYP. The presentation took place in the Headquarters UNFICYP Sergeants Mess, In an earlier contribution from UNFICYP some of the posts filled by RAOC personnel serving with the Force were outlined. Let us now introduce a few of the RAOC person- alities involved, beginning with the powerhouse of the British Contingent—Headquarters BRITCON. The Headquarters is supported by a clerical staff of three plus a RCT driver. The Chief Clerk is Sergeant Tosh Stokes, who is on a two year continuity post, while the Corporal AQ, Lance Corporal Peter Rolf, (recently arrived from Central **^™£v§^ jd&y^f ^MBEy ?•£« /$5% / ffi my I w ®^ as to 1 _ f *r77>>^^B^B fl&Jft | ^ e * l * w a s t0 ^ 1 the new GAZETTE Staff Clerk element I reques- Headquarters. Having found their hideouts and got to know their peculiarities, they tell me they are getting ready to go. i will catch one long enough to write about him. Our numbers, though small, contribute to the majority of sports played in the Headquarters. Notably Sergeant Malcolm Berry our cross country stalwart who helped the Headquarters win the Minor Units League. During a recent race, thinking he was all alone, decided to inspect his shoes (so he says!), when out from the wood stepped the DCBF. Malcolm finished a creditable sixty sixth that day. Our footballers have helped the Headquarters team into fourth position in the league. Staff Sergeant Pat Craig has finally taken a game off Staff Sergeant Pete Murray at squash. Pete, though red faced, put it down to tiredness after his efforts on the hockey field. Major Ted Gibson, back on the golf course again, feels so confident that he has entered for the British Forces Golf Championships. He will have to play the tournament without the ball he lost to a snake the other day. Major Tony Winton is trying to emulate our Fire Adviser, Mr Eric Tandy, for faraway visits. He is about to jet away to Korea, Nepal and Brunei, (perhaps he will write the next lot of notes about his trips!). Lieutenant Colonel Richardson has become so friendly with the Medical and Dental Officers, that they have invited him into the BMH for a short spell. We wish him a speedy recovery. Finally we say farewell to Mr Udham Dillon our Executive Officer in Finance /Contracts section who is moving to Q Quartering. Udham has been a member of the Branch for the past seven years. His bearded face and turbaned head has been known to many Officers and Senior Ranks who have passed through the Branch, and the Headquarters. He has also served RAOC in the Ordnance Depot as well as being widely known in Army, Combined Services and Colony Hockey as a player, umpire and organiser. We wish him every success in his new post and welcome Mr Patrick Cheung in his place. 329 — j & » arr va |
| Book number | R0246a |