RAOC Gazette - page 147
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| Publication date | 1979 |
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| Early date | 1979 |
| Late date | 1979 |
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w We extend our congratulations to Corporal and Mrs Terry Neath and Lance Corporal and Mrs Ginge Trotter on the birth of sons. We also congratulate Privates Chapman and Shore on (heir marriages. Farewell to Sergeant McNorton who leaves us for West- moors and to Corporal Fazackcrley who is off to Hong Kong. Also to Privates Walsh and Lambert: good luck on your return to civilian life. 3 Base Ammunition and Petroleum Depot The C-in-C meets Sergeant Wootham, Corporal (acting Captain!) Garrett is in the background. The Inspector RAOC, Colonel Lloyd Jones, was next in line when he came for a week to undertake the technical in- spection of the Unit. Having turned every stone to see what was lurking beneath the Inspector left by LSL for England— we now await his report on the visit. Our latest guest has been the DGOS. Whilst the DGOS was touring the sheds and vehicle parks, Mrs Callan, and Mrs Cook the Commanding Officers wife, were having morning coffee with the wives of some fifteen of the WOs, NCOs and soldiers in the Sergeants Mess. By the smiles of satisfaction on the faces of all after the event it was apparent that the titbits with the coffee were more than plain dry biscuits. On the sporting front the snow and ice has certainly ham- pered the major outdoor games, although we did manage to squeeze in one friendly game of rugby which we won three nil and a game of hockey which we lost two one. Because of the weather much more sport has been done inside; two British Forces Antwerp five-a-side football competitions have been played and both won by teams taken from Vehicle Storage Branch, Corporal Neath providing some of the most enter- taining football on both occasions. We came equal first in the Rhine Area Winter Smallbore League, under the leadership of WO I Tarsnane. Our most successful shot was Lance Corporal Trotter who averaged ninety seven through the competition. Our first three candidates to return from Snow Queen appear to have had a very pleasant time. Private Meek performing creditably well not only came back with a tan that would do a Greek credit but he also won a bronze award for his efforts. He has volunteered for one of next years vacancies, with his money already on the table. The marching team have continued their almost weekly treks across the Ardennes eating up kilometres as though there is no tomorrow. It is hoped to produce a complete account of their activities for a later edition. Some news of the Antwerp detachment in Moenchenglad- bach (although they are part of the Ordnance Depot they are about ninety miles away): Sergeant Prole our enthusiastic rally man has moved into the used car dealing business buying a Volkswagen Beetle for DM20 (some say that was too much). It is hoped that with a bit here and a bit there the car can be made suitable for a hill climb competition that is to take place in the not too distant future. We wish him well. Apart from BFT testing, a new play in production in the Theatre Club, a medical and hygiene inspection, the Rhine Area dining room competition (in which we came second), the Guild of St Helena visit to the Monastry, and a Wives; Club fancy dress competition, not to mention folk nights in the Britannia Club, and cabarets in the Sergeants Mess and Junior Ranks Club—absolutely nothing of note has happened here! A quick post script for the ups and downs, hitches and ditches. WE have had a spate of visitors since the last notes, and still more to come. Recently we have had visits from the Com- mander-in-Chief, BAOR, General Sir William Scotter. We were also honoured with a visit from Lord George-Brown of Jevtngton P C during his recent very brief tour of BAOR and RAF Germany; he was accompanied by the Chief~of-StafT\ Major General Guy. Brigadier Cowdry was the last notable visitor here as DLSA together with Major D. Attwood for our Technical Inspection. W r e think perhaps the visit from Lord George-Brown was the most unusual as we feel certain that he is the very first Privy Counsellor to visit Bracht, He did so with a view to seeing a small number of military and RAF Units far himself in order to meet soldiers and airmen first hand. As can be seen from our photographs, he was greeted by the Commandant, Colonel W. Musson GM, and RSM ' Chippie' Chandler on arrival, and was later made welcome in the SATO Department by Major Peter Price and W 2 Bill Barber. Although the visit was a short one he did in fact make the most of the opportunity to speak to a span of all ranks. Lord George-Brown is welcomed to Bracht by the Commandant and the RSM, Internally, we have seen quite a few changes in officer appointments. Major Ray Turner now takes over as OIC Regi- mental Wing from Major Roger Attrill who has now left us for the Food Technology Course. Major AttrhTs sporting skills will be much missed, particularly in the squash syndicate where his coaching has been of value to so many. His wife, Sheila, will also be much missed, not merely for herself but also for her involvement as Treasurer of the Wives Club and a very talented flower arranger for large functions such as the Corps Ball. Major Jock Williamson is the new SASO with Captam Rick Oldham as his ASO. replacing Captain Neil Fletcher who has also left for the Food Technology Course having been seen off from the rugby club in traditional style. The latest addition to the SATO Department from the School of Ammunition is Captain Alan Singer who, we understand, plays the round ball game. Captain Peter Claughton has been left in sole charge of the Petroleum Sub-Depot at Arsbeck until its closure, ably supported by WOl Pete Emerton. Another Bracht family shortly to depart is that of Captain and Mrs Ron Lillington. Captain Lillington, with his aides, has — 341 — |
| Book number | R0247a |