RAOC Gazette - page 35
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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•» SUB-DEPOT. 'New brooms' are the order of the day in 2 51 >-Depot as we report the arrival of Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy C'i-non as OC and the departure of Lieutenant Colonel John ^ jars to TXW COD Bicester. Early in the month we had a farewell party for the depart- ing OC at the Royal Oak in Blackthorn and at the same time the new OC had the good fortune of meeting some of the staff who were present Needless to say a most enjoyable time was had by all. The death of Private Rosie at the age of twenty eight, was reported in the May GAZETTE. Private Rosie was a popular member of the Sub-Depot and during his short time with us made many friends, both civilian and military. To Mrs Rosie and family we extend our deepest sympathy. On the 17th April Brigadier M. B. Page presented the Imperial Service Medal to Mr George Goode for his devotion to duty. George, an ex-SNCO from the Corps has been around COD Bicester for several years and was employed in Group VI. Our congratulations to him and our best wishes for a happy retirement. Central Ammunition Depot Kineton THE retirement of RSM Alan Harwood after twenty two years regular service takes pride of place in this months report. He began his Army Career with the Royal Military Police in 1956 and saw emergency service with them in Cyprus. In 1958 he transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and again saw emergency service but this time in Borneo. He later served in the Far East, Jamaica, Bahamas t BAOR and finally four a half years in Kineton. His otf duty pastimes included football and boxing and he will long be remembered for his achievements as a Class 1 foot- bitl referee. The Commandant, Colonel Keith Berresford, at dining out, paid tribute to RSM Harwood and expressed his regret that the RSM should be leaving the regular service and especially from CAD Kineton where, over the past few years, he had built up a Sergeants Mess second to none. Senior Member, Conductor John Morling, presented a very large picture on behalf of the Mess to the RSM and, in pay- ing his tribute, pointed out that the tri-ad of Colonels on the top table was surely a mark of the respect felt for the man. The ' wags' of the Mess had their say, for at the end of RSM Harwood's farewell speech they produced from beneath thi table a set of fluorescent green cards and in ice skating style proceeded to ' mark him down.' Undaunted to the end, the RSM check-mated the evening by producing a cheque for £600 towards the Queens Silver Jubilee Fund, mainly raised, as usual, through his own efforts. We take this opportunity to thank RSM Harwood and his wife Rita for their hard work in Kineton and wish them both a long, happy and active retirement Canoeing is breaking its way through the permanent winter weather that seems to be the order of the day at the moment. O r band of stalwarts have been seen creeping off to the River Avon at Stratford to practise white water techniques on the local weir and plans are well in hand to commence basic training courses in May. This month has been one of success for the Unit football team; they beat Blackdown two to one in the Richards Cup semi-final. The game was dominated and spoiled to a degree by a very strong wind. Blackdown had the advantage of the wind in the first half but failed to make full use of it and led only one nil at half time. In the second half the Kineton team continually pressured the Blackdown side and this resulted i" -.wo fine goals by Privates Steve Harper and Steve Sayers. The early morning jogging religiously undertaken by the over forties paid dividends this month with a ninety nine per cent pass rate in the BFT test. The most outstanding achieve- ment going to Sergeant Harry Dowey with a three mile time of 23-05 minutes. Long Service and Good Conduct Medals have been awarded this month to Staff Sergeant Franklin and Sergeant Leverton. The presentations were made by the Commandant in the Sergeants Mess. Congratulations also this month go to Lieutenant Colonel Steve Roach (AEO), WOl Adams, WOi Alfred and Sergeant Ridley on promotion. Finally we wish Colonel Berresford, Staff Sergeant Camplin, Privates Crouch, Taylor and Vincent speedy recovery from their recent hospitalization. Army School of Ammunition WE have said farewell to No, 30 AT Upgrading Course and are well on the way to completing No. 31 Course. I am sure that the students are appreciative of the lengths to which the instructors go to ensure that they pass] Staff Sergeant Alan Anfield has left us for a well-earned tour in Canada and we welcome, from the Canadian forces, W02 Harold Putsey, and hope that he and his family will enjoy a pleasant tour with us. We have also bid a fond farewell to Sergeant 'Arthur' English who left these shores seeking employment in climates much hotter than here in Kineton. Sergeant Gordon Lloyd-West successfully completed the Pre Ops Course and is now * doing his bit* in Northern Ireland. Ex-members of the School staff will remember one of the TD and C backroom boys, Mr Keith Parkes, and will be sur- prised to learn that he tendered his resignation and is currently employed by a local meat distribution company. It is hoped that he has little cause to 'beef* as a result of his decision. A warm welcome is also extended to Captain Frank Steer, who is currently being groomed for stardom as OIC TD and C Branch, May he and his family also thoroughly enjoy them- selves for as long as it takes for AG9 to move them along. Congratulations are offered to Sergeant Tony Corr, promoted into the Sergeants Mess and having his third chevron well and truly wetted within those hallowed walls. WOl Mick Pugh and Staff Sergeant Jim Howe represented West Midland District in a recent Small Bore Competition in an Inter-District Shooting match at COD Donnington. Staff Sergeant Alan Frankin was presented with his well- earned Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Colonel Berresford, the Commandant. Congratulations to Staff, also to Staff Sergeant Frank Smith who successfully completed the Staff Duties Course and is now able to read and write in a military manner. The Director of Land Service Ammunition, Brigadier Cowdry, on exercise with members of I ED Branch, Army School of Ammunition and students of 49 Pre Operational Course. Central Ammunition Depot Longtown BY the time these notes are published Mr Ernie Green and Mr Bill Irving will have retired after a total of seventy six years service between them; we wish them well in their retirement and thank them for their loyalty and hard work over the years, At a recent Regimental Dinner in the Officers Mess we were honoured to have as our guests, The Mayor of Carlisle, Councillor Long, Wing Commander McDonald from RAF Spadeadam, Lieutenant Colonel Laver and Major Preston from MVEE Kircudbright. Our congratulations to Sergeant Nice on being promoted to that rank, and a warm welcome to WOl Cuthbert and family who return to ' the fold/ The shooting team are practicing hard under Captain Alan Glasby for the RAOC Shoot and if only half the stories I hear are true they should do very well! |
| Book number | R0247 |