RAOC Gazette - page 279
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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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Corps Troops CORPS VEHICLE COMPANY .ivc seen a lot of new faces at the Vehicle Company since u: ' r ,.,st publication in the Corps GAZKITI;. Recently the Company deployed into the field on a weeks Recimenlal Training at Sennelager. The weeks training pro- tM -imme consisted of fieldcraft, map reading, first aid, defence vve;int>n training and signals were all covered by CSM ' Barney' ^ppkyards team of instructors. All the skills were put to the test in an inter-section patrolling competition one night—needless to say for those of £vu w ^ o have camped at Sennelager the mosquitoes had their ••[•-•' of "blood" with all the crawling and laying in wait. It :rtainly heart warming to see our OC Major John Cotting- .,--, , ; id the 21C Captain Malcolm Wood crawling along with the hVm of them—" Don't forget to wear a pair of your wifes tights next time Sir, the stings don't penetrate so easily.' The members of the Company also got a chance to practice their driving skills in a Cross Country Driving Competition laid out by Sergeant Chris Hadley, He took the 21C around it for a demonstration and frightened the life out of him but he didn't quite need the spare combats that Corporal Loll Bowen had ready and waiting in the CQs vehicle. On the last night of the exercise the entertainment was r. :ded in the Field Canteen by Corporals Campbell Mc- ^ and Jeff Strange who between them ensured that the exercise ended on a high note. 1 understand that both now have Equity cards and have applied for audition in fc Mash * or was it ' Cross- roads '? Many of the Company were treated to the famous ceremony of being 'Buried at Sea' it's quite an experience! All in all it was a rewarding and interesting week. Other interesting events that have taken place are the visit to the Dr Oetkers Factory by the wives and an excellent com- pany barbeque organised by CSM Barney Appleyard. We must also congratulate Sergeant Karl and Pauline Mardi - winning the Bielefeld Garden Competition, On the fishing scene in between putting vehicles into plastic bags—our REME Detachment Staff Sergeant Bruce Thompson is pulling out some twenty one Carp each lunch time from our old barge. He currently holds the unit record but the OC hasn't tried his hand yet not to mention Private Williams, We have recently said farewell to Staff Sergeant Duncan Wallis REME. Welcome to Captain Robert Storey as Admin Otficr, Staff Sergeant Bruce Thompson REME, Staff Sergeant Dave Hampton, Private John Glennie and Private Peter Bagshaw. Congratulations must also go to Corporal Jimmy and Ann f tlejohn on the birth of James Dean also Lance Corporal Phil a.d Sue Lemon on the birth of Craig Douglas Wesley. Corporal Little John explaining the intricacies of a Clansman radio station to a party of interested Youth Club members at the Corps Vehicle Company. To the Stores Platoon 7 Armoured we say thank you very much! you might have warned us about the red lead and white lines. This was quickly followed by the departures of Corporal Bob Boneham and Lance Corporal Jim Cureton and families on inter BAOR postings, thank you and all the best. The Work- shop returned with the REME UK cross country championship in which Lance Corporal Jim Cureton was a leading light. The Stores Section then settled down to a quick three months of ARU, dry training and two firing camps the last firing camp being held at Grafenwhor in the US zone. During our stay at Grafenwhor WOl Blackwell and Sergeant George Chalmers found a new avenue of provision when it came to obtaining spares for our ageing American equipment, perhaps DSM could do with lessons but on reflection DSM does not have * C o m p o ' * and ' Woolie Poolies.' Lance Corporal Vince Beckley and family came and went, a very short posting but your sterling help was appreciated. We have all now returned from block leave looking fit and well. Private Steve South wick came back still single much to the surprise of our WOTC. Hildesheim station boasts a host of RAOC personnel on far flung postings. Our estate warden is W 2 Jim Grant Ex Master Baker 79 Supply Depot and our two FAACO Sergeants with 1 Regiment AAC are Sergeants Rick Trottman and Dave Outhwaite. STORES PLATOON 16 AD REGIMENT WORKSHOP . EXERCISE PERIOD is back again and contrary to our 2ICs view the Platoon is a hive of activity, preparing for the job we are trained for digging holes, trenches and more holes, led expertly by our resident % Mole * Corporal Alan Hughes. Recently Lance Corporal Nobby Clarke led six intrepid walkers on the Rheindahlen Allied Marches, returning gleefully clutching medals but sporting sore feet, one even with sore wait for it hands! Well done—Nobby, Russ Scanlan, Cliff Large, Tom Farley, Alan Lloyd, Mark Duckworth and Jim-The-Hands Anderson. Just to ensure that he gets his name in THE GAZETTE and not to be outdone by Jim, Jock Anderson has deserted the bachelors in favour of being called a * Pad," We all wish him and his bride all the best in the future. Carrying on the con- gratulations, a new addition, a boy, Stuart Carr now revels in keeping Captain and Mrs. Carr extremely busy, Considering the number of postings the Platoon has had, now is a good time as any to inform everyone who is hiding in this corner of Dortmund. Commencing at the t o p ; OC— Captain Jim Carr, W 2 Ken Hartley, Sergeants Vaniqi, Robin- son, Elliott, Corporals Williams, Hughes, Freeman, Watson and McCabe, Lance Corporals Petrie, Clarke, Privates Bent, Lloyd, Chisholm, Anderson, Duckworth, Porter—Supply Clerks; Dudgeon, Hill, Kennedy, Heaps, Large, Hewison, Betsworth, Anderson, Scanlan—Supply Specialists; Morrison, Farley— Drivers, Finally we have said goodbye to our old stalwart Sergeant Steve Glastonbury, following him to the UK Lance Corporal Dick Aldis after a tormented tour in BAOR. We take this opportunity to also say farewell to Corporal Alan Hughes and Lance Corporal Nobby Clarke. To all who have left and in the process of doing so, thanks for everything and enjoy your new postings, ORDNANCE COMPANY THIS MONTH, heavily dominated by sport, has been a busy and active one for the Company. The month started with Exercise Ten-Speed Donkey, a ten day cycling trip to Luxem- bourg organised by Second Lieutenant Mark Bouch. After only one day the party was tying towels over their saddles to ease ,l ie ride. After ten strenuous days, combined with a good deal enjoyment, the seven set off back to Gutersloh in search of e person, who shall remain nameless, who said that Luxem- bourg was flat! Those of us who will be here next year are looking forward to a canoeing trip, taking in much of the route we covered along the Moselle and Sure rivers. Meanwhile, back in Gutersloh, the company swimming gala, run by Sergeant Bradshaw, attracted much inter-departmental rivalry, and was won conclusively by PC and A, who only managed to lose in one race! Sergeant Bradshaw's expert tuition clearly paid off and the day was a great success. We were hosts to the Corps Troops cross-country later in ;e month, which was run at Harsewinkel on a demanding and tong course. The company again took the honours of the team event, individual winner, Private Brockbank, and junior com- petitor Private Ludden. Well done to all the team, which was led by the 21C Captain David Parrott. Our congratulations go out to the OC Major Peter Coeshott on his recent marriage to Lorraine and to Sergeant Corless on attaining his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, presented to him by Brigadier Skinner early this month, (Regret that your photograph arrived too late for Publication.) STORES SECTION 5 REGIMENT WORKSHOP EARLIER this year saw the departure of WOl Tom McCann and his family and we welcomed WOl Ken Blackwell and his family. 233 — |
| Book number | R0250 |