RAOC Gazette - page 289
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
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visits Buckingham Palace in December for his QGM. Staff l Sergeant Geoff' Brennen is undergoing plastic surgery at l present—some say long overdue! Lance Corporal Bob * Maskell has joined the married fraternity and Lance Corporal 'H' Stenner is welcomed to the detachment from 22 Signal Regiment. SATO NORTH. We have bid farewell to Major Derek Mark- ham who moves slightly South East to deal with boots and socks, and welcome Major Peter Courtney-Green. The SATO's first impression of the North was not favour- able as he immediately packed his bags and took his SAT to the farthest outpost of his realm, namely Canada, for the annual inspection of BATUS, where he l soon learnt that SATO is not in command on the golf course, never mind Sir keep trying.' Last year's Christmas festivities have shown their reward for we congratulate W02 Peter Green and Corporal Alan Saddington on the additions to their respective families. We look forward to what this Christmas might bring. Finally we welcome back Captain Rod Jennings and Staff Sergeant Alex Calvert from their recent tours in Northern Ireland. SATO EAST. There have been two postings in, Sergeant Creigh- ton arriving from the Nottingham detachment and Corporal Kelly who arrived newly liberated from his incarceration at CAD Kineton. We say goodbye to Staff Sergeant Cushman who has gone from us across the water to Northern Ireland. Also our con- gratulations to him on his promotion received on posting. Congratulations to W02 Crick on his promotion and receipt of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. SATO WEST AND ATO HEREFORD. First of all a quick rundown on who's who. SATO Major Clouter, ATO Captain Ingram (congratulations on his recent marriage), SAT West WOl Cooper, SAT ATO Hereford W02 Pinington, Sergeant Tevison (whom we wish a safe trip across the water), Sergeant Brown (congratulations on the birth of a son), Sergeants Adams and Mulgrew, Sergeant Cooper (congratulations on his engagement to Josephine), Corporals Baker and King, Lance Corporals Edwards and Wells and last but not least our three signallers, Corporals Whillock, Sturmey and Signalman Hilton who after one day in the Unit, was whisked off to Northern Ireland. We wish him a safe tour. Central Vehicle Depot UK HEADQUARTERS HAIL and farewell is the order of the month. A warm wel- come to Captain Geoff Manson who has joined us from 154 FAD. We hope his stay will be a pleasant one. All the staff joined in a lunchtime farewell to Major Jim Duncan and Major Mike Cogram at the Beckford Hotel on 30th September. This was a very pleasant and hilarious occasion with much ribbing given and taken. At a Regimental Dinner on 19th October, they were dined out together with Major Cliff Brogden, and Captain Kip Gibson, Captain Harry Hayward, Captain Mike Knight and Captain John Wright. The few of us who remain, wish all of them good luck in the future. VEHICLE DEPOT ASHCHURCH "ALL quiet on the Western Front" this month due to a mass exodus of personnel to our annual camp at Tregantle Fort, near Plymouth, under the leadership of our new OIC Regimental Wing and Gazetteer Captain 'Bill' Roberts. Rumours reach us of early morning physical training sessions, assault course training, and various other highly strenuous activities, so we all expect the return of some very fit men to the Unit. In spite of a shortage of personnel, sport gets its fair share of space this month with a fine win by Major Ford in the one day Unit Squash Tournament, which was a great success (Major Ford's words not ours!). Still on the sporting scene, not one, but two cross country teams were entered in the Wilts and Border Cross Country League, with a reasonably successful first showing and high hopes of greater success in the coming season, for both teams. We say farewell this month to our CSM, W02 'Pete' Michael who is off to Hong Kong with a broad grin, (and, according to reports, two years supply of razor blades in his suitcase—curious? ). We also see the departure of Corporals Clarke and Williams, Privates Rose and Duffy, on posting, and Lance Corporals Jones and Parkinson, Privates Hague and Stout to civilian life, good luck to you all for the future. New arrivals this month are Sergeant Elsworth and Lance Corporal Giles, to whom we say welcome. Finally, congratulations to Private Parrott and Jeanette Bellerby on their recent marriage. VEHICLE DEPOT LVDGERSHALL THE past month has seen visits from Joint School of Photo- graphic Interpretation Course, Royal Air Force Whyton, 87 Ordnance Officer's Course Deepcut and a Platoon from the Apprentices College. The apprentices' visit was part of their training and indoctrination before coming into man's service and was made very interesting by our Storage Warrant Officer, W02 ' Max' Underwood. Despite apprehension all round, they conducted themselves very well and were a credit to their Unit. Pen pictures of two individual soldiers are included in this months Corps notes. Corporal ' Ned * Kelly was responsible for the interviewing and provided the notes. Corporal * Bob' Wilson is one of the longest serving soldiers in the Depot He is rather reluctant to admit just how many years he has served in the Army but well say twenty two years plus. Bob joined the Army at seventeen and a half and after completing basic training at Blackdown, was posted to the 1st Guided Missile Corps in Germany. He has also seen service in Malaysia and quite recently, Northern Ireland. He transferred to the Vehicle Specialist Roll and has been fortunate enough to have had two tours at Vehicle Depot LudgershalL He has worked in almost every department and has a very good relationship with the civilian members. Bob plans to live locally when he retires in January next year and has success- fully applied for a government training course after which he hopes to work in 96 Vehicle Depot Workshop. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Bob, his wife Doreen and their four children all the best in civilian life. Also resident in the Volvo Section is Private Nathan Pollin. Nathan was posted to Vehicle Depot Ludgershall after completing basic training at Blackdown. ( He has, due to a great deal of hard work, obtained his A' and ' C * Vehicle Driving Licence and also passed his B2 Trade Test. His efforts have not gone unrewarded, he .has been selected for substantive promotion in the near future, Nathan's main job in life is preparing the Volvo Over-Snow Vehicle for * Hardfall," the annual exercise in Norway. He has recently returned from an exercise in Denmark and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A keen rifle shot, Nathan has represented the Vehicle Depot in the last two Corps shoots. He has certainly helped to win many trophies. His main ambition is to represent the Corps and going on past performance, has every chance of doing so. We congratulate Lance Corporal and Mrs Johnson on the birth of a baby daughter and Lance Corporal Pringle on his marriage to Miss Janet Carr. Farewell to Corporal Lumb—posted to 3 BAFD, W02 Moore and Private Higgins—to civilian life. Welcome to— Private Comshaw, Corporal Williamson and Private Wells, VEHICLE DEPOT HILTON THE ladies netball team failed to win any matches in the tournament on 24th September, they did, however, win 'The Best Dressed Team' an award which gives credit to their skill as Seamstresses. Closer co-operation was assured between the Depot Manage- ment Accountants and the Vehicle Control Centre on Friday 14th of October. On this day Mr Phillip Plume became en- gaged to Miss Joan Mellow, to both of whom we offer our congratulations. On the 14th October the Depot was visited by the DGOS, accompanied by the Commandant, Colonel W. H. Blakemore. The DGOS had a full day touring the Depot including fruit- ful discussions with representatives of both the non industrial and industrial Whitley Councils. During his visit the DGOS took the opportunity to present the Imperial Service Medal to Mr William Parkes. Mr Parkes has been with the Civil Service since 1949 and he served during the war with The Queens Royal Regiment, he is currently the Senior Storeman in charge of the Vehicle Wash Section. Overheard in the Work Study Office between our two Military Work Study Operators, Operator 1: " What is the 1 dress for the DGOS's visit?' Operator 2: " Let us wear the same as the Commandant." Operator 1: " Where can we get red tabs"?. PLEASE REMEMBER THE DEADLINE DATE FOR COPY 220 — |
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