RAOC Gazette - page 224
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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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Sheer lack of time precludes further research into happen- ings within the Unit so we will end on a note of quiet and ceremonial camaraderie—the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to Corporal Keith White, Before possibly ihe largest gathering we'll see this side of the closure the CO presided over a warm hearted investiture in the Ayrshire Bull where the post ceremony chat was full of lump in throat nostalgia. However, in exploring Corporal White's early days at 17 RVD in the sixties some hilarious tales emerged which probably left the present generation thankful that the modern Vehicle Specialist is a little more sedate than his predecessors, Births: Sergeant and Mrs Hayes (REME). a son Lee Jonathan Stanly, Lance Corporal and Mrs Freeman, a daughter Sarah Louise, Private and Mrs Prince, a daughter Sarah Jane. Congratulations: To A/Staff Sergeant Keelor, substantive Staff Sergeant; to A/Corporal Sayer (REME), substantive Corporal. Rhine Area 89 SUPPLY DEPOT BEING a small Unit, a quarterly contribution to THE GAZETTE notes is all that is felt justified, however, small as we are we do feel we have something to contribute. The past period being no exception, the highlight of which without a doubt was the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to two of our stalwarts, W02 Ken Maullin and Sergeant Tom Kelly. The presentation was made in the 89 Club (which I hasten to assure all ex-members of the Unit, is stilj going strong) by our CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Vickery, Summer holidays of course have come and gone and the Depot Staff, on returning to duty from trips all over Europe, dis- covered that they were expected to drag their reluctant bodies around the BE Course, Most succeeded in passing it, although a few like Staff Sergeant Barry Campbell and Corporal Jim Richardson just made it with their last gasp of breath, better however than the failures, Corporal' Scouse' Mynes who reckons he was fiddled on the time and of course the Depot Superin- tendent, W02 Ken Maullin, who although not quite completing the course, did manage to stagger as far as the Sergeants Mess before collapsing into his favourite armchair. Within the next two months we lose our OC» Major Baldwin, our Chief Clerk, Staff Sergeant Ian Benson; the CQMS, Staff Sergeant Les Petrie and that stalwart from the Butchery, Corporal ' I d i ' Armin. Our best wishes go with them all for their future happiness and prosperity in their new careen. Photo Sergeant C, J. Smith WOZ Ken Maullin and Sergeant Tom Kelly receive their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals at 89 Supply Depot, On the left the CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Vickery on the right the OC, Major Lionel Baldwin. STORES SECTION WILLICH WORKSHOP CORPORAL ROBERTS has once again upheld the good name of the Stores Section by supporting RMA Sandhurst on Exercise Eifel Tower at Vogelsang. By all accounts his efforts proved successful as all vehicles were roadworthy on completion of the exercise. Shooting is the most popular of all sports in the Stores Section. Credit must go to our team for a fine effort in * — achieving * Runners U p ' spot in the Home Cup. Also, very happy notes can be heard when Range days are over in the theme tune of ' We Are The Champions/ Sergeant Waller has returned from a very enjoyable holiday l in Italy. Latest comment is Heard of the Godfather." Well, he has attempted to bring Mania Rule to the Stores Section. Un- fortunately, we do not agree with Alphonso (Bob) in his new mood, but we do agree that, for his fishing potential, spaghetti may prove to be a very good form of bait. At last these potential drivers have been caught up with. Tick Tests don't mean what they say but the best of luck to both Bob's in their forthcoming written examinations for BFG licences. If successful BFG might then feel safe. u The last edition of the Supply Management Information Bulletin' has brought notes of comfort to W02 Caldwell by stating that the position in respect of bagpipe spare parts have greatly improved. Finally, for the benefit of past serving members of the Stores Section a decision has been made in respect of the move, Visitors will be most welcome in the future providing they bring their own bag of cement. t Wulfen Station THE year planner is dotted with red marks showing where visits and exercises have been and the Summer is over but the activity does not look any different from now until Christmas, and that thank goodness is what it's all about. Writing about the coming winter months, WATS, the Station Amateur Theatrical Society, met recently to plan something for the coming season, hope- rr'*- fully to be produced in December- We also hope that they will put on another production for early next year as well The ladies' keep fit has started again now the children are back at school and if that is not enough it is hoped to reform the ladies hockey team. W02 Len Grey has volunteered to manage-them if that word can be applied to ladies. German language for beginners is also starting shortly. This will take the form of a class followed by an evening Anglo- German Club, and we look forward to cementing the already good relations with its local Wulfen people. The Station wives club also met recently to plan the coming Winter programme and are starting with a talk about BFES and a visit to Recklinghausen, a neighbouring town. Lots of wool has been sold by the club to match the future patter of tiny feet There seems to be a local population ex- plosion about January. What was the weather like last Easter? The 1st Wulfen Cub Scout Pack have recently lost some of their leaders as Corporal and Mrs Dot Ailwood left for Bielefeld, The gap has now been very ably filled by Private Alan Lovage. The Wulfen Gun Club went to Leverkursen/Mulheim to take part in a .22 shooting competition. It is with pride that Mr Brian Harkins tells me of a clean sweep victory for the Wulfen team. They won the first, second open and first military competitions. They also took the first, second and third in- dividual overall highest score. On the rugby scene Major Wes Thomas with the aid of Sergeant Tom Gilmartin arranged and ran a seven-a-side rugby tournament last week between Depart- ments of Wulfen Station. Eight teams turned out including a team from 1 (BR) Corps Vehicle Company and a good after- noon was had by all. Apart from multiple bruises the only accident was a broken ankle. Private Alec Gurmin from FVD is still at BMH Munster recovering. The man of the match, or should we say the OLD man of the match, the notorious Noddy Nagle, pleasantly surprised us all with his skill and would you believe speed? A special mention should also be given to the team who nick-named themselves the mis-fits. Consisting of: Corporals Eric Gibson and Frank Crowther, Lance Corporals Mel Short, Marty Johnson, Mick Lincoln and Shaggy Shadbolt and Privates ' J C ' Campbell and Spud Saunders. They actually got through to the semi finals! The overall winners were the Ammo Wing team captained by the notorious old man himself. We say farewell to our beloved SSM Brian Hosband and his wife Sue and the boys. 154 FAD WE say farewell to Staff Sergeant Alan and Anna Wrotchford and children, Lance Corporal Steve and Debbie Geary and children, on completion of his fencing course; a great help for 182 — |
| Book number | R0247 |