RAOC Gazette - page 170
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
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with no capital and her only income was her widows pension- She managed by taking living-in jobs but eventually her health deteriorated and she was forced to find a flat* After a con- siderable time she found one but had insufficient funds to remove her furniture from store, and to purchase curtains etc. The Society co-operated with the Officers Association to provide the necessary funds. An ex-Staff Sergeant who served for fifteen years in the Corps, obtained a well paid job as a long distance lorry driver after leaving the Army. However, when his wife became ill with cancer and had to be admitted to hospital, he was forced to accept a much lower paid job to avoid long periods away from home so that he could look after his three young children. With his loss in wages and additional expenses to visit hospital he found it difficult to pay his fuel bills, A grant was made by the Society to clear outstanding bills. Some extracts from letters received from those whom the Society has helped read:—" . . . . thank you for your help. You will appreciate that one does not seek help lightly but when circumstances take such an unexpected and tragic turn, as in my case, aid by the Society is so greatly appreciated." st I wish to offer my humble thanks for this help which came at a time when my affairs were in absolute turmoil. By God's Good Grace, notably through your kind assistance, at last my big problem of setting u p home with my wife and family is now being ironed out. Happily today I was able to * march o u t ' of my quarter with a much lighter burden. I cannot express enough thanks to the RAOC Aid Society which, in its noble role, sorting out soldiers problems when all help seems remote . . . . " **... It makes one feel less frustrated at there being such Societies and that one has not served one's country in vain, Once again very many thanks and it is well appreciated although 1 felt a little embarrassed at having to ask for assistance." 44 . . . I would like to thank you for your very generous financial help given at a time when I didn't know which way to turn," *'I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself to thank you most sincerely for your financial assistance towards the Royal British Legion convalescent holiday. It was deeply appreciated. I must apologise for my husband not writing as he is unable to hold a pen long enough to write/' Conclusion. The RAOC Aid Society has, during the past year, been able to help many serving and ex-members of the Corps and their dependants, who have fallen upon hard times. This is due to the responsible, caring attitude and generosity of the members of the Aid Society and other welfare organisations. Finally, therefore, the Committee of Management would like to remind anyone who is not yet subscribing to the Aid Society of how he can do so. Members should complete an A F N9308 (soldiers) or AF N9326 (officers), stocks of which are available in unit pay offices, and forward to the RAOC Secretariat, Retired members can obtain the necessary banker's order from the Secretariat. RAOC AID SOCIETY DONATIONS THE Committee of Management of the RAOC Aid Society acknowledge with sincere thanks the following donations totalling £609.90 received during the quarter ended 31st March 1978. These donations do not include the personal subscriptions of serving and retired officers and soldiers. Mr and Mrs Besanvalle and Mrs N. Gillow in memory of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. J. Gillow, MBE, Major G. M. I. Stroud in memory of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Leir, Lieutenant Colonel F. D .M. Harding OBE, Major L. W. Rosher, Major J. N. Gunson, Major A. D. Jackson, RAOC Association Berlin, Bicester and Didcot, Sergeants Mess Chilwell, Composite Ord- nance Depot Hong Kong, Blackdown Garrison Church, Garrison Church of St George, Chilwell, and St George's Church, Celle. The Committee also wish to announce that during the same quarter, ninety four grants were made totalling £3,998.30. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL RAOC RAF LONDON LEAGUE 2 THE annual match between the Corps and the RAF London League XI took place at Donnington. The League fielded an exceptionally strong team and included a number of the RAF side which had beaten the Army two nil in the Inter Services championships the previous Wednesday. The Corps were below strength owing to injuries to Lance Corporal Dagnell and Corporal Ruddick. The Corps opened confidently and for the first ten minutes put much pressure on the RAF defence. Private Wells, a newcomer to the UK Corps side made a number of promising diagonal bursts and demonstrated that he has much potential. It was perhaps against the run of play when the RAF broke out fast down the left wing and a first time volley by the RAF striker found the back of the net. Exchanges were even run- ning the remainder of the half and both sides produced a number of exciting moves. Sergeant Graves, Corporal Langley and Lance Corporal Morton were all playing well and contributing to the stability in mid field. Private Grimsley too was playing with confidence and showing much flair in the middle of the back with the more experienced Corporal Longfield. In the second half, the RAF made a determined assault on the Corps goal. After Corporal Stewart had made two outstanding saves the RAF went further ahead with a fierce drive from fifteen yards. The Corps continued to play at- tractive football and Lance Corporal Mussey who had replaced Corporal Kelly at the interval made a number of dangerous runs down the left wing. However, in spite of mounting con- siderable pressure the Corps were unable to make any impression on a solid RAF defence, The Corps team was:—Corporal Stewart, 10 Ordnance Support Battalion; Lance Corporal Macaleese, Donnington; Corporal Longfield, Donnington; Private Grimsley, Kineton; Private Barr, Bicester; Staff Sergeant O'Meara, Bicester; Sergeant Graves, DSM Bicester; Corporal Langley, Bicester; Lance Corporal Morton, Donnington; Corporal Kelly, 1 AIDU; Private Wells, ChilwelL Substitutes: Private Robson, Ludgershall; Private Edmunds, Donnington; Lance Corporal Hussey, Bramley, DINGHY SAILING IN 19T8 SAIL Training at Calvert Lake, Bicester—RYA Elementary courses, Sth to 12th May, 5th to 9th June; RYA Advanced/ Intermediate courses, 17th to 21st April, 25th to 29th September; RYA Instructors course, 7th to 12th May (there are also courses at Netley). Individual tuition any weekday by arrange- ment Applications t o : Major J. A. W. Asheroft, 16 Battalion RAOC, Bicester. Inter-Unit Regatta at Calvert Lake, Bicester (1st to 2nd June)—Two days of team racing in two boat teams for a magnificent trophy. This is the ideal meeting for the less experienced helms, as for the experts. Entries to Major E. H. Conder, DSCS Bicester. RAOC Individual Regatta at Netley (22nd to 24th June)— Three days of competition in an ideal setting beside Southamp- ton Water. This is a family occasion incorporating social as well as competitive events. It also includes the RAOC SA AGM on the Friday night. Entry forms will be cirulated. soon. RAOC Team—The team sails somewhere on most Wednesdays during the summer. Have you been left out? If so contact Major Conder on Bicester 3265. Other Meetings—Sth to 9th July, ASA Individual Regatta at Netley. Corps boats can be made available on site if required, 20th to 21st July, ASA Junior Regatta at Dover. 6th to 7th September, Army Inter-Unit Regatta at Browndown. 9th to 10th September, Bosun National Championships at Brown- down. 376 — |
| Book number | R0246a |