RAOC Gazette - page 272
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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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Road, Bedford, on Wednesday 19th October, and it is in this city that Mrs Toner intends to live. All members of the Unit extend their sympathy to his widow and the four children. Motitt& BIRTHS FARAGHER.—On 24th August 1977, to Gwen and Melvin • aragher, a daughter, Christina. uREEN,— On 21st September 1977, to Patricia and Dennis Green, a daughter, Keri Rebecca, MOWLING — On 13th July 1977, to Chris and Dave Mowling, a son Jonathan. ROBINSON.—On 29th October 1977, at Shrewsbury, to Jenni and Major Clive Robinson, a daughter, Peta Elaine and a son Tobias Alexander. WARD.—On 3rd September 1977, at Sutton Coldfield, to Susan and Philip Ward a daughter, Helen Rachel. First grandchild to 4ajor (Retd) and Mrs P. H. Ward. ENGAGEMENTS BUCHANAN—PARRATT.—The engagement is announced between Malcolm, only son of Major P. J. Buchanan, Royal Signals (Retd), and Julie, youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs B. M. Farratt of Toad Hall, Fleet, Hants, COX—BOUVERIE-BR1NE—The engagement is announced between Dudley, second son of Mr R. L. Cox, MRCVS, and :epson of Mrs Cox of Trendlewood, Station Road, Nailsea, Jristol, and Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs J. I. Bouverie-Brine of The Old Manor, Bradenstoke, Chippenham, Wilts. VEAL—FLETCHER.—The engagement is announced between Jacqueline, daughter of Captain and Mrs P. E. Veal of Don- nington Salop, and Derek Edward, eldest son of Squadron Leader and Mrs B, Fletcher of High Wickham. MURRAY—WH ALLEY.—The engagement is announced between Kevin Ian, son of Mr and Mrs I. C. Murray of Johannes- burg, South Africa, and Elizabeth Anne Mary, daughter of brigadier and Mrs W. L. Whalley, of Farnborough Hampshire. LIEUTENANT COLONEL C. E. G. HELLfS writes: — I was recently shocked to hear of the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Toner while serving at Bicester. Staff Sergeant Toner was one of that invaluable breed of senior ranks who are able to turn their hands to any task, either in their trade, the field of sport or in helping the under privileged. A man with a ready smile who accepted and thrived on responsibility; his early promotion to Staff Sergeant indicated his success in the Corps. Staff Sergeant Toner will be sadly missed by his friends and those he served under and our sympathy and sense of loss extend to his wife Rita and the children. The Corps has lost a fine senior rank whose work in many fields reflected credit on his profession. (Reported in the November Gazette.) MRS RITA M. TONER would like to thank all members of the Corps who sent messages and floral tributes following the tragic death of her husband. -She would also like to thank in particular, the members of MHTU Bicester, her husband's last unit. BRIGADIER R. J. VOLKERS, CBE OLDER READERS will have noted ^ i t h regret on this page the death of Brigadier R, J. Volkers CBE. Commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1928 Brigadier Volkers transferred to the Corps in 1936. During the last war he was DDOS North Africa and later commanded 15 AOD in 21 Army Group. This unit had the task of setting up the Advanced Depot in Antwerp after the liberation of that port. After service in Burma and in BAOR, he was appointed AAG AG9 in 1950. His final appointment in the Corps was Commandant COD Bicester. Brigadier Volkers retired in 1963 and was for five years the Editor of THE GAZETTE. For some years after his final retire- ment he had lived in Malta. &Jie Cftttor'a jgoticea Editor: COLONEL E. KJDGEWAY, OBE (Retd,). Treasurer; LIEUTENANT COLONEL H. A. MILLER, (Retd,)* DEATHS THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have informed us of the death of the following Officers, late RAOC. EATLY.—On 27th July 1977, Major E. W. Eatly. HARPER.—On 13th August 1977, Captain (Hon Major) F. Harper, VOLKERS —On 14th April 1977, Brigadier R. J. Volkers CBE. <Bhituwcit$ STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH GERARD TONER MAJOR D. G. SMITH writes: — It is with deep regret that we report the death of Staff ^rgeant Joseph Toner at RAF Hospital Hal ton on Friday ;4th October 1977, after a long illness. Staff Sergeant Toner had a wide circle of friends in the Corps and had been deeply involved in unit activities wherever he served. In these he was supported by his wife, Rita. After joining the Corps in February 1962, Joseph Toner qualified as a Storeman and saw service in Aden, BAOR and UK. He joined Materials Handling Trials Unit in September 1976 from 1 (BR) Corps Combat Supplies Battalion and was employed as our Senior Materials Handling Equipment Instructor until falling ill in March 1977. At only thirty four years of age, his death is doubly tragic ;tad he leaves a widow and four children; the youngest only eighteen months old. The burial took place at Bedford Cemetery, Forest Hill SUBSCRIPTION RATES—HOME AND ABROAD 30p per copy t or £3.60 per annum, post free. Orders for monthly sales should reach this office by 9th day of the month, accompanied by remittance for previous month, Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to *' Treasurer RAOC Gazette/* and should be crossed. CONTENTS. The contents of THE and all rights expressly reserved. not necessarily express the views therefore no responsibility wilt be. are strictly copyright The views expressed herein do of the Editor o r the Corps t accepted. GAZETTE PHOTOGRAPHS. If it is desired to illustrate news with photographs, the photo- grapher's name and his tor ft ten permission to reproduce must accompany the pictures, to avoid infringement of copyright. ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS NOTICES. These will be inserted free to all past and present members of the Corps, FOR SALE AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. These must be submitted in the form in which it is desired that they shall be published. Charges: £1 for the first five lines or under, and 15p per line subsequently. Charges must be pre-paid. Box numbers will be allotted if asked for. EDITORIAL OFFICE: RAOC SECRETARIAT, DEEPCUT, CAMBEKLEY, SURREY. (Telephone: Brookwood 4511, Ext. 516.) — 205 — KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE CORPS THROUGH THE RAOC ASSOCIATION |
| Book number | R0246 |