RAOC Gazette - page 204
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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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; Vpol. The weather. however did not co-operate but thanks to i r alternative arrangements the occasion went off very well ih plenty in common to talk about. The handover and takeover between W02 Bowen and Vv02 Marritl is running smoothly—so it should. By the time W02 Bowen departs it will have taken almost four months. 15 Composite Ordnance Depot STORES SUB-DEPOT VIERSEN IT seems that everyone is either just going or coming back from leave. The alleged summer is upon us, but has a dampening <.tlect. Outdoor activities are again in the fore with our Nijmegen Marchers, Captain John Dunn, Staff Sergeant Jim Milne REME and Sergeant Jim Reid, all completing the course. The event was held on 19th—22nd July and, although not placed, our veterans—all three having completed the course the previous year, had an enjoyable time. On the 11th August the Commandant, Colonel Pain, was dined out of the Officers Mess. On the 12th of August the Commandant was dined out of the Sergeants Mess. Obviously stamina counts. The RSM has been away on holiday. Malicious gossips say that his visit to the Alps in Southern Germany was survival training for his children. His visit to the doctor on his return, u ith stomach pains and his subsequent confinement to bed, has however, nothing to do with his field cooking. Our list of postings is more impressive than of late. Before the rolls are read, congratulations to Private Andy Gooderham on the birth of his daughter Kerry on 10th July. Welcome to: Sergeant Kevin Townsend from 9 AYT, Staff Sergeant Steve Dodds from Bicester and WOl Cliff Polsen from Depot and Training Battalion. Farewell t o : Corporal Stu Thompson to 32 Engineer Regi- ment, Corporal Alan Baines to Depot and Training Battalion, Corporal Jack Smith to 10 Ordnance Support Battalion, Staff Sergeant Davy Jones and WOl Brian Manson to Rheindahlen Garrison. VEHICLE SUB-DEPOT MOENCHENGLADBACH CONGRATULATIONS this month to SSM George Goodswen who was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by the Commandant at a ceremony in the Sergeants Mess. Private Donaldson was also chosen to play for the Corps 1BAOR) in representative matches, On the motor cycling scene, Sergeant Hart won a bronze medal at the Jubilee Motor Cycle Trials held at Leuth, a very creditable performance against strong opposition, Congratulations to Lance Corporal Cripps for his suggestion to the Army Department Technical Suggestions and Award Scheme, which has resulted in a modification to the engine governor level dipstick on FV 430 series—and an award of £25 to Corporal Cripps. Corporal Kirby. our rally enthusiast had a great success in the Hunsruk Rally. Special praise also goes to Corporal White and Privates Bridgman and Sheldrick who formed the service crew and gave aid to other military teams with no service facilities, thus earning great credit for the Unit. The Junior Ranks organised a very successful trip to Wuppertal Zoo, and as a far as we know they all returned! The Unit football team have started the season with a vengeance. In a 'friendly' against SSD Viersen they won 4-0 and this was followed by the devastation of a local German Club FC Frankonia Broich 4-2. The latter proved to be a very hard game. Playing their last games for the team were SSM Paul Barlow and Lance Corporal Max Bonsu. Both vowed they would score—and they did! Trainer Staff Sergeant Eddie Wilson swears it's the new * Celtic Green' strip we have acquired which has got us off to such a good start! This year we are in Zone 1 of the North Rhine Inter Service League and will be up against Major Units, but confidence and morale in the team is high. There are many farewells this month, in particular the VSD's " Mr Fixit" namely W02 Fred Genders, who will be missed by many housewives in quarters on the servicing of their washing machines and other electrical appliances. W 2 Genders and family are bound for civilian life. Farewell also to our Adjutant, Captain Brian Crawley on posting to the Corps Vehicle Company; leaving the service are SSM ' Nick * Neal and Sergeant Beaty to whom we extend our best wishes in their retirement Farewell also to SSM Paul Barlow, our Chief Clerk, RQMS Hearn, Sergeant Keefe, Corporal Batty on promotion to Sergeant, Corporal Scarborough, Lance Corporal Crook ACC, and Lance Corporal Kirby. A warm VSD welcome to Conductor Utting, SQMS Cowell, Sergeants Hulme and Wilkinson RE, Lance Corporal Gillott and Privates Warner and Garlinge. Finally, congratulations to Lance Corporal and Mrs Gatley on the birth of a son, Simon Richard. 3 Base Ammunition and Petroleum Depot Photo Staff Sergeant McCleary. Colonel Pain, the Commander 15 Composite Ordnance Depot, presenting SSM Goodswen with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The cricket team, under that old stalwart. Captain David ard. have come into top form and recently beat our arch rivals. SSD Dulmen by seven wick_ets. There was excellent team spirit in the side with superb fielding and bowling, Lance Corporal Johnson taking five for fifteen. Dulmen were all out for fifty two and the VSD replied with fifty three for three. 1 THESE NOTES open with the news that last month's temporary scribe. Staff Sergeant Graham DuPrat, is now lying flat on his back in hospital, obviously the result of these efforts, Seriously though, we wish him a speedy recovery. During August, the Chief of Staff BAOR, Major General Carnegie visited the Unit and awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to W 2 Jim Lewis and Sergeant Alan Bredan ACC. The presentation took place in the Sergeants Mess, General Carnegie is coming again during September, this time to watch a demonstration on the Ampliroll hydraulic lifting system for stores, The children s' summer activities, under the leadership of Second Lieutenant Chris Owen, have now ended, having been a great success. The helpers are too numerous to mention here, but many thanks are due to them for their efforts in amusing the Bracht offspring during the school holidays* The activities included cooking, model-making, sewing, photography, swimming, squash, shooting, team games, fishing, assault course and visits to places of interest. It is reported that Chris Owen is now going on a post-activities basket-weaving course at Netley! The Unit rugby team are proceeding on a tour of the West Country. Included in the itinerary are games at Plymouth against Devonport Services and 3 Commando Brigade. Also they play London Irish after watching the British Lions v Barbarians at Twickenham. Unit golfers have been very active this season, and in most cases very successful. Sergeants Bob Davidson and Ian Dickson and Corporal Alex Livingstone all picked up prices in the last two meetings, SSM Pete Emerton and Sergeant Brian Dawson both had outings as RAOC representatives. The team as a whole, although strangers to Match play competition though ably captained by Pete Emerton, are at present half way in the Rhine Area League. Could it be true that Pete Emerton carries a No. 2 whip in his bag? 159 _ _ |
| Book number | R0246 |