RAOC Gazette - page 152
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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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Men of the Stores Platoon of 7 Armoured Workshop in the Field. Baggaley went on to complete the exercise in the shortest time in the Stores Platoon. Our football and volleyball stars were s Brymers Braves * consisting of: Sergeant Paddy Brymer, Lance Corporal Tony Malloy our adopted REME mascot, Privates Mark Elkington, Kevin Hardman, Tony Smith and Chippy Wood. They reached the finals in both events. On the night mini compass march Corporal John Barclay and Lance Corporals Sammy Samuels and Pete Biggs produced an excellent performance, the best in the Workshop, We wish Sergeant Steve and Ester Ward good luck for their future in civilian life, and we welcome Privates Gerry Madine and Dirk Wilson, hoping their stay with us will be a happy one. 3 Armoured Division A HEADQUARTERS the station and pointed in a southerly direction. Surprisingly enough Pfronten lives lo see another year with their ice stadium that much better for the paint liberally applied by 3 Armoured Division Ordnance Company and the Unit that much better off for our new found skills in water ski-ing, climbing, abseiling, swimming and sailing. The visit of the DOS (BAOR) was very successful or at least we hope it was. Staff Sergeant Clive Evans and Corporal ' Chalkie' White (REME) were presented with their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals by the DOS. This occurred in the newly decorated Unit club and so a double celebration was called for. 0200 the next day saw the start of Exercise Prop Forward which turned into a continuous exercise in recovering bogged in vehicles and search and find operations (for the continuous stream of lost vehicles). The weekend saw the exercise go nor> tactical with non-tactical cam nets with non-tactical cam poles attached. The non-tactical mud was enough to warm the cockles of a mud-lark's heart. Private ' Happy Jack T Porter thought the best use of the weekend could be made by going for the full twenty four hours sleep, nearly made it and is thus awarded the k Golden Blanket * award for the exercise. The highlight of the exercise was a full scale Company attack on an enemy location in the middle of nowhere with lots of bangs thumps crashes and a certain amount of chaos into the bargain. Everyone eventually returned to sunny Soest safe and sound. It was interesting to have with the Company three members of our German affiliated Unit, Nachschubkompanie 200, whose first question was iL w he re's my bed." Little did they know that sleeping was just a figment of the imagination (with the notable exception of Headquarters RAOC of course!). The Friday after the exercise saw the star performance of Lance Corporal ' Eric' Ward and Corporal * Ernie' Egan at the Unit stag night where everyone got a bit of the good humoured wit and a little drinking was done. Overall a good night was had by all concerned. Postings in: Corporal Luck, Privates Meek, Wilson, Connolly, Shivington and Brock. 86 SUPPLY DEPOT ON 1st July 1978 the Depot came under command of 3 Armoured Division (The Iron Division). 8 Supply Platoon TAVR spent two successful weeks at- tached to us carrying out their annual camp. They completed annual, and on the job continuation training, with a liberal smattering of good humour and involvement Of course it was not all hard work. We managed to include some * Educational' visits to the local Kronen Breweries and other places of interest. We have said farewell to three of our stalwarts. Firstly Staff Sergeant * Slim * Jones who has been posted to 5 Armoured Workshop Stores Platoon on promotion to W02. A hearty congratulation from all in 86 Supply Depot and good luck in his new posting. Being a small Unit the foibles and idiosyn- crasies of all concerned become apparent. Our Mr 'Fix-It' Sergeant Garry Howitt has left on posting to CAD Kineton. We are all wondering how the OC is going to get his smoked trout in future. Even more calamatous for the OC was the departure of Corporal Henry Robson who has the lay authority, and quality control expert on German wines. We wish them both a successful tour in their new Units. Corporal Jim Freeborn (The Insect Man) who joined us only a few months ago, has already established himself within the Garrison as an entomologist. We persuaded him to display a number of the more interesting species on our Open Day. This activity was basically for Messing Officers and those within our dependancy involved with catering. This was the original concept, but wives and school pupils involved in ' O ' and 'A 1 level Domestic Sciences also attended. Staff Sergeant Pete Mudway our new Chief Clerk Supplies also made a point of attending the Open Day as he apparently wanted to view the commodity range. We understand he can now tell the difference between Striploin and Stilton Cheese, We wish him, and his family, a sincere welcome and hope that they will enjoy their stay in Dortmund. Congratulations are also due to Staff Sergeant Stan Stoker and Sergeant Nick Langley who have both been selected for substantive promotion. Staff Stoker goes as CSM to 1 (BR) Corps Vehicle Company and Sergeant Langley as a Staff Sergeant to Ord Depot Northern Ireland. Corporal Bob Stevens is alsc to be congratulated on his substantive promotion. Corporal Brian Bolton recently joined the Unit. He is no^ well settled in and we wish him and his family a happy ant" successful tour. Congratulations are also due to Mrs Stokei for producing a lovely baby girl. PRIDE of place must go to the Soest Garrison Ten Pin Bowling League where the top three places were won, after a very closely contested final, by three RAOC teams. No doubt we will hear more about it from G Branch (winners) and 3rd Armoured Division Ordnance Company (runners up). Ordnance Branch came a close third. Congratulations to CorporaL Dave Burrel, W 2 Danny Danvers, Sergeant Rick Delamont, Lance Corporal Jock McKaig, Mrs Eileen Danvers and Mrs Marilyn Delamont, who formed the nucleus of the Ordnance Branch Team. The CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel David Com well, the Adjutant, Captain Rick Ginn and the DOWO, WOl Gary Hawthorne are away jumping out of perfectly serviceable air- craft in Bavaria, It gets to us all in time. I don't know if the CRAOC is doing it for fun or if it's a pre-requisite for his posting to Cyprus, Our assistant DOWO, W 2 Sam Bartram has taken up walking. He says it's much healthier and more relaxing than being a passenger in the office truck driven by Private Steve du Feu. Credit where credit's due though, Steve du Feu was awarded ten Brownie points on exercise for almost running over the S02 Maint, Major Bruce Boulton. Talking about exercise, the CRAOC exercise Prop Forward proved to be a success. A point worthy of note was the final assault on Headquarters RAOC by 3 Armoured Division Ord- nance Company. The assault was a replica of the charge of the Light Brigade. During the thirty minute battle, over one hundred smoke grenades, one thousand rounds, one hundred thunderflash.es and countless flares were discharged. During the height of the battle, our Chief Clerk Administration, Sergeant Barry Brooks, was seen to be making a cup of coffee. Exercise over, the Adjutant and Lance Corporal Eades are now recover- ing from their bed sores. ORDNANCE COMPANY THE avid readers of this column will remember that when we 22 — last came to face over the Unit was in Bavaria under ment the expert tenant from Ian face guidance Harris. Shrivenham of Lieutenant Captain and half was Brian Bob promptly Ellis Mobley joined shown and us Second the on way attach- Lieu- to |
| Book number | R0247 |