RAOC Gazette - page 39
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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- m from last month's comments!) Sergeant Roy Coe has I ..•[) seen heading towards the barbers—during working hours •;o he hasn't changed his job, he should be so lucky! It has r.cn reported that the barbers have since had to arrange a special refuse clearance after his visit We would like to wel- come - Q ' Sam Johnston back to work after his slow recovery from Chicken Pox (at his age tool) and would also like to congratulate him on his provisional selection to substantive promotion. ORDNANCE BRANCH MAJOR BRIAN MILLS has just returned to the fold after spending three weeks on a Unit Commanders Course at the Depot. We have said farewell to WO I John Ward, Sergeant Fred 1-uiiles and Corporal Brian Marsden; and welcome W 2 Joe Fletcher, Sergeant Graham Orszewski and Lance Corporal Hugh Ward in their places. John Ward was also presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by the DDOS, a scene which may not be recorded for posterity, due to Staff Sergeant Ches Hartley's inability to synchronize flash to shutter, having: shuttered and flashed several times independently. The medal was well and truly ' wetted' as the recipient was not seen again for the rest of the day! ADOS returned from three weeks in Bavaria, look- ing brown and dangerous, claiming he had been ski-ing, we thought there should be a V in there somewhere, We were Active Edged recently, and on the main square, in view of all, Sergeant Fred Hailes produced his respirator However, this had also been used to conceal a large ill-wrapped packet of de-contamination powder, which had burst Fred, and the next two soldiers in line, promptly disappeared in a yellow cloud and were written off strength. We wrote away to the Computer for assistance in man- power planning for the future, and we enclose their reply. Finally, has ' anyone ' seen Jim Gleeson? 1 Division HEADQUARTERS NONE of the things that have happened this month really rate a photograph, I'm afraid. Exercise Morning Glory took up the first week and action photographs of Headquarters are not very interesting un- (SSngfc^ ^pLpg> less you happen to be in them I The Branch J&f&^SJ came third in the Headquarters bowling competition and Lance Corporal Griffiths arrived, neither of which is worthy of a colour print. The re- organisation of the office could have provided an amusing shot but I had left my high speed camera at home that day. After consideration, Sir, I have decided that the only way l 9m going to get your photograph on the cover of the Corps ^ V ' E T T E (my aim as your Press Secretary), is for you to take W- hang gliding. Yes, Sir, I know there are problems. There ar ,e no hills in the area of Verden, Sir. This can be overcome by Willpower, Sir, and a handy skylight on the Officers Mess roof. j will arrange the insurance Sir. But it's certain to make it and I nave a good second hand kite for sale, Sir. 7 ORDNANCE Ft ELD PARK OUR Basketball team were runners-up in the RAOC BAOR Competition being defeated by I Combat Supplies Battalion in the final after a very close match. We are however, hoping for a second bite at the cherry in the 1 Division Minor Units Final at the end of the month. Football is a nasty word having lost our first leg match in the OFP Cup to our neigh- bours 11 OFP, if you want to see the score you'd better read their contribution. Afterthought—There is always the second leg! The Cricket Net is now up and in use! Lance Corporal Bennion is now firmly down to earth after his free fall para- chute course and Second Lieutenant Nigel Lloyd is back in circulation having had a cauliflower removed from his ear, I think that's what they said! We welcome Corporal Yearwood and Private Doherly on joining the Unit and welcome back W02 Bell and Corporal Miller from Northern Ireland where they have been on attach- ment to 11 Field Workshop Stores Section for the past six months. Our final welcome is to Teresa a daughter born to Private and Mrs Shipley on 26th March. Our departures are also notable and consists of Corporal Kirby that stalwart figure and supporter of Rugby, Tug-of-War and the Junior Ranks Bar* Corporal Kilmister from stores and Privates Robertson and Russel from the Football team. Also departed, temporarily, Captain Rook to the School of Ordnance. It ORDNANCE FIELD PARK IT has recently been a case of changing from technical exercise to physical exercise but one thing remains unchanged we are still harassed; though it has been noted that a few of our eminent SNCO's resorted to leave. The Soccer team are now through to the final of the D DOS/OFF/Ordnance Company Cup having narrowly beaten 7 OFP by eleven goals to three on aggregate. However, our Hockey side still have the will to win. That is according to Sergeant Alan Fowles—too many fouls perhaps? Congratulations to Corporal Bill and Heather Wreyford on the birth of a daughter. Private Tan and Margaret Twitty on the birth of a son and to their credit, these men of Ironside reported for work the very next day. Corporal Bill in fact must be congratulated on his stamina—he came first in the BAOC Cross Country Championships. Well done also to Lance Corporal Chick Williamson in attaining fourth place in the BAOR Orienteering Competition. We extend a welcome to Staff Sergeant Disberry, Corporal Barnett, Private Stevens and last but not least Second Lieu- tenants Roberts and Cairns. Sadly we bid farewell to Corporal Robin Stanhope and to Corporal Frank Weissgerber. 12 COMBAT SUPPLIES PLATOON 3 1ST MARCH 1977 was the date. Disbandment our fate. With this in mind, here we go with the last of our somewhat in- frequent newsletters. It is pointed out that the infrequency is due to the fact that this Platoon have always been firm believers in the maxim ' Quality rather than Quantity,' a fact ably born out, some might say, by the work ratio. In spite of this type of comment, we all believe that we still have friends somewhere, the Platoon motto being ' Ever the Optimist.' It is to those friends we address this message. 1st March in fact saw the beginning of the end with the first of the pre-posting leavers going off to s Blighty.* Clutching all manner of ' duty free' goodies, was that well known shape, or rather should it be that well worn shape, of Private Dave Green who, on his return, is destined to end his days in Germany at 7 OFP, where he will be met by that well known double act Corporals Dick Ambridge and * Ossie * Yearwood. He will be followed by Lance Corporal ' Jock' Kelly and family, who are all looking forward to a dalliance in the wilds of Wiltshire—namely 10 Ordnance Support Battalion. No one has the heart to tell him that they actually work there. Our other ' Jock,* Lance Corporal Bob Anderson, meanwhile in- tends settling his family, complete with the ' terrible twins' in the vicinity of 20 OFP. Staff Sergeant Jim Russell is next to go, to the accom- paniment of off-stage cheers, led by Jim himself, and looking for- ward to being reunited with his family again. Who can blame him after an eighteen month unaccompanied tour. Jim is posted to Bicester, where perhaps he will bump into Private Dave Peel. On the other hand Corporal Des Bates b is going around singing 'Blue is the Colour' to the tune of 633 Squadron." Des is going to 70 A / C Workshop at Middle Wallop to do a spot of Gazelle hunting. We think someone should talk to Des. |
| Book number | R0246 |