RAOC Gazette - page 168
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Early date | 1978 |
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#feituarp ENGAGEMENTS LUNN—NOBLETT.—The engagement is announced between Dawn Elizabeth, eldest daughter of W01 and Mrs C. E. Lunn of Headquarters BAOR, BEPO 40, and Stephen Gary Noblett, eldest son of Captain and Mrs M. G. Noblett BEM, of Logistic Executive, Andover. ROBERTSON—BAKE WELL.—The engagement is announced between Captain John Robertson MBE, RAOC, 168 Pulman Court, London SW2 and Miss Mavis M. Bakewell, 35 Lichten- turmweg, Paderborn, West Germany. WEDDINGS COOTE—JOWETT— On 26th August 1978, at Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield, Roger Granville, eldest son of Major and Mrs A, D, Coote (Retd), of The Avenue, Hutton Meadow, Guisborough, to Ruth Isobel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jowett, of Edgerton Green, Huddersfield. PICKERING—VEAL.—The wedding took place on 25th March 1978, at Kinson, Nr Bournemouth, between Alan, eldest son of Mr and Mrs P, S, Pickering of Wareham, Dorset, and Linda Anne, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs P, E. Veal of Don- nington, Shropshire. • • • * APPRECIATION BIRTHS ASHURST.—On 31st July 1978, at Carlisle City Maternity Hospital, to Marilyn and Peter Ashurst a son Christian James, A brother for Matthew Stacy. BERR1DGE.—On 27th July 1978, at the Victoria Hospital Frome, to Alison (nee Fisher), wife of Stephen H. Berridge (younger son of Major E. J. Berridge (Retd)), a daughter Bryony Moira Emily. DEATHS G1LLAM —On 30th July 1978, at Eastbourne, Lillian Lucy, wife of Major George Gillam MBE (Retd), aged eighty three years. HOOPER.—On 12th August 1978, in Plymouth, after a long and painful illness bravely borne, Captain Brian Hooper (Retd), aged fifty two, dear husband of Pauline. HUNT.—On 12th August 1978, suddenly and peacefully, Mae (known to some as Peter) beloved wife of Brigadier Cecil Hunt, dear mother of Tim and Susie and granny of Margaret, Lindsay and Geoff. MITCHELL.—On 3rd August 1978, suddenly, at Willingdon, Eastbourne, Lieutenant Colonel W. D. N. (Duggie) Mitchell. RIDSDALE.—On 28th July 1978, Lance Corporal D. K. Ridsdale. RITCHIE.—On 24th August 1978, at 3 Base Ammunition and Petroleum Depot, West Germany, Private D. G. Ritchie. WALLER.—On 6th September 1978, Lieutenant Colonel Desmond De Warrenne Waller, husband of Angela, and father of Gay and Guy. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have informed us of the death of the following Officers, late RAOC. ANDERSON.—On 18th June 1978, Captain (OEO) (Hon Major) W. H. Anderson, BARBER,—On 5th July 1978, Captain J. J. Barber. CLEETON—On 15th May 1978, Captain (Hon Major) A. J. Cleeton. DAVIS.—On 14th June 1978, Major (OEO) W. H. Davis, LTJPTON.—On 17th June 1978, Lieutenant Colonel (OEO) J. W. Lupton, MBE, »• LANCE CORPORAL DALE KENNETH RIDSDALE MAJOR D. H. SKINNER writes: — Lance Corporal Kenneth Ridsdale died in the Royal In- firmary, Sheffield, at 1800 hours on 28th July 1978. His death marked the end of a year-long illness, borne with great courage and fortitude: throughout it all he never once complained. Lance Corporal Ridsdale joined the Army in January 1972 and served with 3 Division Airhead Company in the United King- dom and in Northern Ireland. He joined 6 OFP in Menden in February 1976 and he was promoted to Lance Corporal in November 1976. He very quickly settled down into the Unit and his wife and family soon became well known to us all. Corporal 'Flicker' Ridsdale rapidly achieved prominence in the Unit football team by his prowess in the goalmouth as the Unit goal keeper and amply justified his nickname by the dexterity and skill with which he kept the ball out of the net He was dedicated and enthusiastic about his career and was even, at his age, something of an expert on all types of small arms and not just those of the British Army. We all have our own memories of Corporal Ridsdale, whether it be his nimble acro- v batics 1 in the goalmouth, his dogged performance on the murder Mile,' the Unit run; his fervour and enthusiasm in the class- room or just the jokes, the sense of fun and that ever present smile; It goes without saying that of course we will all miss him, but he leaves behind him a lot of laughs and a lot of merry memories. It is these that we will all cherish. He was buried at the Parish Church of Carlton in Lindrick on 3rd August. His funeral was attended by members of his old Unit l The 'Last Post * and Reveille' were played at the graveside by a bugler from the Depot. Our deepest sympathy goes to Priscilla, his widow, to his two small children, Jennifer and Nicola and to his parents. SERGEANT ROBERT MILLER MRS S. A. MILLER writes: — On 2nd May of this year my darling husband's life came to a sudden and shattering end. At times like this, true friendship is found and Ordnance Depot Antwerp abounded with help and support for myself, my sons and family. To Lieutenant Colonel Broome and his wife, I send my sincere thanks for their kindness and friendship. To WOI J. Shea (RAOC), and Staff Sergeant and Mrs D. Callan (RCT) for their help and understanding which went far beyond duty, To all our many friends, both military and civilian, my heartfelt thanks for their fine words of tribute to Bob and also for the very many beautiful floral tributes. My new address is 22, Snowdon Grove, West Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 ONW. * • • • VICE PRESIDENT'S DINNER OLD WELBEXIAN ASSOCIATION THE Annual Vice President's Dinner will be held at Welbeck College on Saturday 18th November 1978. The dress is mess kit. Accommodation can be provided at the College. The cost will not exceed £5 a head, Any former student of Welbeck College who wishes to at- tend (whether a member of the Association or not) is asked to contact:—Captain A. W. Hading REME, Welbeck College, Worksop, Notts, S80 3LN. Telephone: Worksop 6579 (Home), or Worksop 6326, Ext 30 (College). RIFLE ASSOCIATION SECRETARY PLEASE note the change of address and rank of the RAOC Rifle Association Secretary. Lieutenant J, A. E. Wheeler RAOC, Headquarters CVD RAOC (UK) Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucester. — 138 — |
| Book number | R0247 |