RAOC Gazette - page 56
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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 | 1977 |
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| Colour | No |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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Til K RKTIREM KNT < ) I HI4IOADIKR O. A. NKWAUK IT JS, perhaps, fitting thai Brigadier Newark should enter retirement from the Headquarters where he has spirit a large part of his last five years of service, A period during which the RAOC element of UKLF, both Field Force and Static, has undergone many changes, During a Jong and distinguished career Gordon Newark has held many appointments in many places. Before joining the Corps in 1952, he had seen war service with 7lh Queens Own Hussars and as an Infantry Officer with 1st York and Lancaster in the Central Mediterranean Area, After transfer, he served first in 7 Armoured Division Ordnance Field Park followed quickly by 1 Brigade Ordnance Field Park and 22 OOs Course. This was followed by introduction to the MT Organisation and then a tour in Hong Kong. I believe he would agree that a landmark, and enjoyable experience in his career was as an Exchange Officer in Atlanta. Georgia, In the United States Quartermaster Corps it is customary for a Com- manding Officer to have complete authority and accountability within his own Unit; Brigadier Gordon left America with an even firmer conviction that rights and responsibilities are in- divisible. It is a conviction he has adhered to throughout his service. IN TIIK CAVSK OF A N G L O - D A M S I I UKLATIONS WHEN Captain Richard Conway-Hyde, Second-in-Command of 2nd Armoured Division Ordnance Company, Scarborough Barracks, Osnabruck, set off on a two-week visit to a Danish Regiment with his Unit, the last thing he expected was that his collar dogs would remain permanently behind in Denmark soldered to a pair of silver Irays. The RAOCs role of supplying things, particularly in an emergency, was put to the test when their new Unit plaques, ordered from England when they changed their name from 12 OFP last year, had still not arrived on the day that the Danish Officers and Sergeants of the Jutland Transport Regi- ment, Hvorup Barracks. Noerresundby. AaEborg. were due to entertain their visitors to dinner. This was something of a problem to OC Major Owen Brady as he planned to present plaques to his hosts. A substitute was needed rapidly, and two silver trays were bought in Aalborg, But the trays did not look very RAOC, and there was no lime to engrave them with something suitable. It was at this stage that Captain Conway-Hyde lost his collar dogs. He * volunteered * to surrender them, and Major Brady asked the jeweller to do an emergency soldering job—a collar dog in the centre of each tray. The trays, with the RAOC badges shining proudly against the silver, arrived back at the barracks just as the guests were going in for dinner, and one hour later Major Brady was present- ing one to the Danish CO, Colonel Carl Nilsson, and next door the Sergeants were receiving theirs. The ceremony over Captain Conway-Hyde now had time to contemplate his own emergency—the purchase of a new pair of collar dogs before he was accused of being improperly dressed, NEW ATHLETICS TROPHY Photo Corporal P. ft. Mails Outside work he has led a full and active life, playing hockey to County and Corps standard, he has a great love of the game, actively playing whilst still a full Colonel and cul- minating as Chairman of RAOC Hockey, In fact he has only just stopped playing in favour of a marginally less vigorous round of golf, seasoned by the occasional hole in one. Our regret at losing Brigadier Gordon is increased by the departure of his wife, Muriel. With her charm, ready humour and easy informality, she has nicely matched her husband. Together they have inspired affection and friendship as well as an infectious enthusiasm for antiques. On 8th August, Gordon Newark will formally retire after almost thirty six years service. He will have the quiet satis- faction of knowing that he leaves behind a host of friends who will remember him for his approachability, humour and quiet wisdom, if I may quote two of his old friends " a likeable, knowledgeable modest officer, who has enjoyed his chosen profession." To both Muriel and himself go all our good wishes as they retire to their North Farm House, Wendlebury near Bicester, It goes without saying that we look forward to their continued friendship during the years to come. J.L.W.G. Staff Sergeant 6. many occasions. offered to present photograph shows Shipton has won the BAOR Discus event on Recently he decided to quit athletics and a trophy to be competed for annually. Our him presenting this splendid gift to Brigadier Crawley, the DOS BAOR. CORPS TENNIS THE Corps Tennis Championships take place at the Officers Club, Aldershot, on the 14th, 15th and 16th of July. 36 |
| Book number | R0246 |