RAOC Gazette - page 116
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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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THE Jfor tlje lUtorb VINE AT BRAMLEY LAST month the Bramley notes reflected on the closure of the Bramley Officers Mess and called to mind the Boxing Day Meels of the Vine Hunt. Searching for some past reference I came across a picture of the event—though I wouldn't swear that it was Boxing Day. A nice bit of nostalgia nevertheless. RAOC AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT RAOC AWARDS for Achievement were instituted in 1977 as a means of recognising notable and meritorious achievements accomplished by members of the Corps outside their normal military duties. The Award takes the form of a solid silver medallion. The Colonels Commandant considered a number of recommendations made for achievements during 1975 and 1976 and have decided that Awards should be made to: — Major A. J, Muston Everest Expedition 1976 Captain T. M. King Everest Expedition 1976 Lieutenant A. J. Ashby-Smith (deceased) for Scientific Exploration Presentations of the Awards to Major Muston, Captain King and to the parents of Lieutenant Ashby-Smith, will be made by the Representative Colonel Commandant, Major General Stanyer, during the RAOC Association Weekend at Bicester on 22nd April 1978. * Award for Achievement' was instituted under Corps In- struction No* 634 and the initial recommendations were for the years 1975 and 1976. (Citations for Awards during 1977 will be considered after 1st March this year.) SOUVENIR PHILATELIC COVER 1978 is a significant year for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and the special handstamp British Forces Postal Service 1978 is to be used in conjunction with a Commemorative Cover on the occasion of a visit by Her Majesty The Queen to the RAOC at Bicester on 16th May 1978. As Her Majesty assumed the appointment of Colonel-in- Chief of the RAOC on the eve of her Coronation in 1953, it seems appropriate to use an 8£p Silver Jubilee Stamp on the covers. 1978 is also a Diamond Jubilee year as in 1918 the title Royal was granted to the Corps by His Majesty King George V, The covers cost 50p and a limited number—signed by the Representative Colonel Commandant—Major General J. T. Stanyer, CBE, will be available at £1,50. All profits will go to Service Charities. Orders should be sent to National Giro Account Number 2039222 or to: The Philatelic Officer, Planning Branch, Central Ordnance Depot, Bicester, Oxon, 0X6 OLD. THE ST BONIFACE Meef of the Vine Hunt ar the Officers Mess Bramley t w e n t y five years ago. MASTER some SHOTS DONNINGTON, in the shape of Major Eddie Jennings and the Small Bore Team, have won the Master Shot, Expert and Marks- man Badge Competition Shield for the second consecutive year. This is a worldwide competition open to all rifle clubs of the three Services affiliated to the National Small Bore Rifle Associa- tion. Donnington has quite a team as, over the last three and a half years, they have won ninety one competitions for small bore shooting at Inter-Club, County, Army, Combined Services and National levels. Members of the team currentlyy are: Major Eddie Jennings, Mrs Chris Jennings, Major Sid Pincher, Staff Sergeant Tom Watts, Corporal Norman Tullett, Corporal Denise Curran WRAC, Lance Corporal Margaret Ludwell WRAC and Lance Corporal Keith Kirby. Second . Lieutenant Helen Beazley was a member of the team but recently posted; an excellent shot she has contributed greatly to the team's achievements. REUNION MANY readers who have served in Rheindahlen at some time in the past and have attended St Boniface Church, either in the congregation or in the Choral Society, will be interested to know that a special St Boniface Reunion is to be held at the Guards Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, on Whit Sunday 14th May 1978 at 6 pm, All past members of the congregation and the choir are cordially invited to attend. The choir will practise from 2.30 pm in preparation for a service of Choral Evensong at 6 pm following which a buffet supper is being provided when there will be an opportunity for old friends to meet The service is to be conducted by several past Padres of the Army and the RAF who have served at Rheindahlen span- ning the years back to 1963. The music is being arranged by five past choir masters, spanning a similar period. This should be a memorable reunion. Further details can be obtained from Colonel R, N. Cooke, CRAOC, South East District, Steeles Road, Aldershot Brigadier Short with Major Jennings and t h e not inconsiderable Shield. 334 — |
| Book number | R0246a |