RAOC Gazette - page 225
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
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<&Utmxiz& LIEUTENANT COLONEL R. T. SUMMERS LIEUTENANT COLONEL C D, OH A RE writes: — -Ray Summers died at RAF Hospital Wroughton on 25th June after a brief but serious illness. Ray's long and dis- tinguished career in the Corps started when he enlisted on the 16th March 1943, During the Second World War he saw active service in Normandy France, Belgium. Holland and Germany. Following a period in the United Kingdom he was posted to the Far East and served in Japan and Korea between 1950 and 1952. Ray returned to Germany in 1953 and it was at Lippstadt where he met his wife Evamarie, They married in 1954. As a Warrant Officer during the period 1955 to 1967 he served in 443 BAD Singapore, CAD Longtown, Dortmund, Bielefeld and COD Chilwell before being commissioned in 1967. His commissioned service took him to Bahrein, BAOR, Chilwell and finally to Devizes. I was fortunate to have Ray as my Quartermaster during a period of considerable unit re- organisation and upheaval during the twelve months prior to his death. His good nature and sense of humour together with his exceptional knowledge of Ordnance Stores and Equipments enabled the changes to be made with the minimum of dis- ruption to Regimental activities. In spite of much physical discomfort during the last few months of his life his courage and determination continued to earn him the admiration of all with whom he associated. His death has robbed the Army of an outstanding officer. The final tribute was paid to Ray at his military funeral which was held at Saint Patricks Roman Catholic Church Tid- worth and the Tidworth Military Cemetery. A large gathering of friends and relatives together with a contingent from his Unit, 10 Ordnance Support Battalion, united to pay their last respects. To his wife Evamarie and his three daughters we send our sincere sympathy. BIRTHS BOLDEN.^On 17th September 1977, at BMH Munster, to Staff Sergeant and Mrs Wesley Bolden, a daughter, Loretta Chanlell, a sister for Darren and Jacqueline. MORGAN.—On 21st September 1977, at BMH Munster, to Linda and Captain James Morgan, a daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth. ENGAGEMENTS SMITH—VAXZEY.—The engagement is announced between Christopher, elder son of Mr and Mrs R. Smith of Muswell Hill, London, and Patricia Susan, only daughter of the late Major R. J. and Mrs Connie Vaizey, of 24 Garden Walk, Royston. MARRIAGES COWEN—CLARKE.—On 26th August 1977, at the Rathaus, Paderborn, W. Germany, Angela Denise, only daughter of Captain and Mrs Roy Cowen, to Graham Walter, the elder son of Mrs and the late Mr Clarke of Birmingham. MAGEE—WILSON.—On 15th August 1977, at St Mary's Church Haddington Road, Dublin, Anna Mairin, second daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs L. J. P. Magee of Gorteen House, Roundstone, Co Galway, to Lieutenant Kenneth Wilson RAMC, son of Professor and Dr C. Wilson, Morven, Argyllshire. STUART—BAGULEY —On 1st October 1977, at All Saints Parish Church, Didcot, Roger, younger son of the late Mr L. Stuart and of Mrs B. E. Stuart, lately of Hemingbrough, York- shire, and Elizabeth, elder daughter of Colonel and Mrs L. V. Baguley. * * * MR TOM GRESTY IT is with regret that we must record the death, after a long illness, of Mr Tom Gresty, After leaving the Army in 1969, Tom joined Barack Services (Rhine Area) as a BIA and by honest hard work earned the respect of all Units and his colleagues. His cheerful good humour, which never deserted him, will be missed by all. We offer our condolences to Mrs Gresty and family. DEATHS ANDERSON.—On 13th September 1977, Captain D. C Anderson (Retd). FIELD.—On 26th September 1977, Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Field OBE (Retd). FLETCHER,—On 13th July 1977, peacefully at her home at 33B Lee Green, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, after a long illness; Mary (May) Fletcher. Sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry (ex WOl RAOC) and children Carol, Michael, Wendy and Lesley. GRESTY.—On 11th August 1977, at his home in Western Germany, Mr Tom Gresty of Barrack Services. SLIM.—On 2nd August 1977, WOl F. Slim (Retd). TONER.—On 14th October 1977, Staff Sergeant J. G, Toner, at RAF Hospital Halton. YATES.—On 30th September 1977, whilst travelling back to UK, FSO II S. H. Yates, of the Army Fire Service. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have informed us of the death of the following Officers, late of the RAOC. PANKHURST.—On 11 th June 1977, Captain W. T. Pankhurst. RATHBAND — On 22nd February 1977, Lieutenant Colonel T. Rathband. TOMSON — On 5th June 1977, Captain J. A. Tomson. T H E LATE C O R P O R A L W\ J . C R Y A N MRS SUSAN CRYAN would like to thank all members of the Corps who sent messages and floral tributes following the tragic death of her husband Bill. Also grateful thanks to all members of 85 Supply Depot for their help and support during the past few months. Remembrance £§>uni&3p 1977 CORPS REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY will be observed by a parade service on 13th November on the Blackdown Square, Deepcut, commencing at 10.45 am. Those attending are requested to be seated by 10.40 am. At the end of the service there will be a march past at the Corps Memorial. Military personnel should wear No. 2 dress, No. 1 dress hat with a poppy behind the left hand chin strap button, medals and gloves. Officers should wear Sam Browne belt without sword. Greatcoat or British Warm may be worn. Medals may be worn by those attending in plain clothes. Transport will be at Brookwood Station at 9.48 am to meet travellers on the 9.02 am train from Waterloo. Transport will leave for Brookwood Station at 2.30 pm for the return journey to Waterloo. Luncheon for Officers past and present and their families will be served in the Headquarter Officers Mess. The charge inclusive of a glass of wine will be £2.00 per head; children under twelve years of age £1.00. Owing to the numbers in- volved, luncheon will only be available to those who apply for it in advance. A cash-only bar will be operated in the Mess, and this may be used by all Officers and their families attending the parade. A buffet luncheon for Warrant Officers, Sergeants and Old Comrades of the Corps and their families will be served in the Headquarter Sergeants Mess. The charge will be 85p per head. Again, advance booking is essential. Applications for luncheon tickets should be sent to: The Corps Secretary, RAOC Secretariat, Blackdown Barracks, Deep- cut, Camberley, Surrey, by not later than 27th October They should be accompanied by cheques or postal orders made pay- able to * RAOC Association.' Notices continued on pages 198 and 200. 172 — |
| Book number | R0246 |