RAOC Gazette - page 15
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1981 |
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| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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®bitumt& BIRTHS CLARKSON.—On 8th March 1981, at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, to Elizabeth and Captain Stephen Claxkson, a daughter Demelza Charlotte. DOYLE.—On 21st February 1981, at the Maternity Hospital, Colchester, to Charlotte and Major Paddy Doyle, a daughter Tarns in, sister for Merlin and Renin. ELLIS—On 24th March 1981, at Shrodells Hospital, Watford, Herts, to Patricia and Sergeant Alex Ellis, a daughter Michelle Claire, sister for Lee. ENGAGEMENTS CROSSMAN—DAY—Mr and Mrs R. Day of Longbridge, Birmingham, are happy to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Alison (Captain A. Day QARANC) to Lieutenant Paul Crossman of Par, Cornwall, and serving at Forward Ord- nance Depot Dulmen. DEATHS BRENNAN— On 2nd May 1981, suddenly, Lieutenant Colonel (OEO) R, A. Brennan, Retired Officer at Headquarters UKLF. DrCKEY.—On 8th May 1981, Lieutenant Colonel C R. Dickey, TOLLER—On 12th April 1981, Captain G. E. Toller (Retd). TOMLINSON.—On 17th April 1981, at Shelton Hospital Shrop- shire, after a long illness, Staff Sergeant F. E. Tomlinson. WARD.—At Cherry Trees, Castle Crescent, Flamborough, suddenly, on 27th April, 1981, Hilda Margaret (Margot), widow of the late Major Arthur Gordon Ward MBE, RAOC (Retd), and mother of Susan, THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have notified us of the deaths of the following Officers: — ATKINS,—On 10th January 1981, Major A. F. Atkins. FRANKLIN—On 6th February 1981, Captain A. J. Franklin, HAAKE—On 11th February 1981, Major A. W. Haake. HOEY— On 6th February 1981, Captain A. Hoey, MORTIMER.—On n t h February 1981, Major J. F. A. Mortimer, BRIGADIER A, H. FERNYHOTJGH CBE, MC THE DGOS has received the following letter from Brigadier H. E. Fernyhough CBE DSO> My Dear General, I want, on behalf of myself and my sister, to express our most grateful thanks to you, and through you to the Corps, for all that was done by many people to make Alan's service such a truly memorable occasion. The spectacle, as I walked into the church of the great throng of people, who had come to do him honour, will be one I shall not ever forget. T am sure Alan. was well aware of what was going on, and I can imagine his surprise that so many people wanted to pay tribute to him. On the other hand, seeing such a gathering of friends there would have pleased him greatly, John Stanyer's address was masterly, and I was very pleased he gave me the script, which we will treasure as a permanent reminder of what he said. And thank you so much for agreeing to read the lesson. Again, our most grateful thanks. (See also page 14—Editor.) PRIVATE J. L. MILLS CAPTAIN P. G. OSBORNE writes: — Private John Leslie Mills died as a result of a road traffic accident, on IIth March 1981. He joined the Army as a Junior Apprentice in November 1978, On entering mans service he qualified as a B3 Supply Specialist and then decided to become a Petroleum Operator. He joined the Petroleum Platoon 49 Replenishment Park Com- pany RAOC in November 1979, as a B3 Petroleum Operator, and after a great deal of hard work he soon qualified as a B2 Petroleum Operator. He was an excellent soldier and platoon member, throughout his service his conduct was exemplary. He will be greatly missed by the Company and his fellow Petroleum Operators* * * * MR W. MANN MAJOR W. C. ADAMS writes: — The very sudden and unexpected loss of Mr Bill Mann at the age of sixty two came as a tremendous shock to all his. colleagues in ASU Shrewsbury. Bill Mann was the CASO at Shrewsbury for fourteen years and reverted to ASA Kineton just over twelve months ago in order to organise his eventual retirement in the small village of Badsey near Evesham. Bill was a tower of strength to us all, he was a most warm hearted person with a dry sense of humour and a passion for gardening which was evident in the garden of his bungalow at Badsey. It is extremely sad that he was unable to enjoy the fruits of his labours when he was due to retire early next year. To his wife Elsie and family we extend our deepest sympathy in their most tragic loss. RAOC AIRBORNE OFFICERS REUNION DINNER THE 1981 Dinner will be held in Headquarters RAOC Officers Mess on Friday 13th November 1981, at 19 JO hours. All Officers, ex-Officers and retired Officers who have served in RAOC and in Airborne Forces are invited to attend Letters, giving details of the arrangements, costs and accep- tance proformas will be sent to all known Airborne Officers in early autumn. Accommodation will be available in the Headquarters Mess, Colonel A, D. Sharpe is co-ordinating the arrangements and any queries should be addressed to him at: Headquarters Central Vehicle Depot, Ashchurch. RAOC SKI ASSOCIATION TIES A HIGH quality polyester crimplene tie in navy blue with single motif, now available for sale. Price £2,G0, Cheques/postal orders made out please to The RAOC Ski Association—orders accepted by: Major J. Tilling, Treasurer RAOC Ski Association, No. 2 Sub-Depot t COD, Bicester, Oxon. HELP THE AGED SUNDAY, 18th October is the date of the Lichfield Inter- national Medal Walk being organised by Help the Aged in conjunction with the Lichfield depot of the Prince of Wales Division. Prizes for the event, both for teams and individuals, are now being received by Help the Aged, Specially designed * Prince of Wales' medals are being made so that all walkers will have a permanent memento. Walkers will be given the choice of three country routes— ten miles, twenty miles or thirty miles. Entry fee will be £2.00 per person, Application forms, and full details, will be available after 1st June, 1981, from the Britannia Building Society, 15, Market Street, Lichfield, Staffs, or telephone 0533 431649. |
| Book number | R0250 |