RAOC Gazette - page 53
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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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THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have notified us of the death of the following Officers: — BOWERMAN— On 28th September 1980, Lieutenant Colonel E. R. M. Bowerman. GARTLY— On 27th August 1980, Major T. G. M. Gartly. MARTELL— On 19th October 1980, Captain (OEO) M. Martell. ©bttuarteg BIRTHS COOTE — On 4th October 1980, at all Saints Hospital, Chatham, to Ruth (nee Jowett) and Roger, son of Major A. D. Coote (Retd) a son William Johnathan. CULL.—On 29th November 1980, at the Lagan Valley Hospital, Lisburn, to Lance Corporal and Mrs K. Cull, a daughter Leanne Michelle. GRAVES.—On 21st November 1980, at Banbury Maternity Hospital, a daughter Lisa Marie, to W02 and Mrs A. Graves (now residing in Cyprus). A sister for Michael and Andrew. RHODES.—On 9th December 1980, at Shrodells Hospital, Wat- ford, Herts, to Corporal and Mrs Christopher Rhodes, a daughter Danielle. RITCHIE.—On 3rd December 1980, at RAF Hospital Wegberg, to Diana and Captain James Ritchie, a son, Alexander James Mcintosh, a brother for Melissa and Kirstin. ENGAGEMENTS COOTE—PATMORE.—The engagement is announced between Colin Duncan Coote, son of Major A. D. Coote (Retd) and Jill Palmore, youngest daughter of Major and Mrs J. Patmore of Basingstoke. MARRIAGES McKINNON—ALLEN.—The marriage took place in St Margarets Chapel, Edinburgh Castle, on Saturday, 27th Decem- ber 1980, of Major Ian McKinnon and Carolyn Allen, daughter of Mrs C. Allen of Erskine, Renfrewshire. DEATHS ADAMBERRY — On 14th December 1980, ex-Corporal J. Adamberry who since leaving the Corps continued to serve in a civilian capacity in Gibraltar. CANSDALE— On 9th December 1980, Dorothy Inez, of Dresdon House, Hove, formerly of Portugal, widow of Major General C. Cansdale. GANSON.—On 23rd December 1980, Lieutenant Colonel L. J. (Lew) Ganson (Retd). GLANFIELD— On 12th November 1980, Lieutenant Colonel H. H. Glanfield OBE. HALL.—On 9th December 1980, Private S. W. Hall. SMITH.—On 17th December 1980, Major (OEO) F. W. Smith, at Chilwell. SMITH—On 14th November 1980, Mr (ex-WOl) J. E. Smith. TIM MS.—On 12th December 1980, at Portsmouth, as the result of a motor cycle accident, Apprentice Lance Corporal J. N. Timms. WARNER.—On 27th December 1980, at Shawbury, Shropshire, Major Jack Warner (Retd) aged sixty four. Major Warner served in the Corps prior to the formation of REME and was licensee of the Fox and Hounds at Shaw- bury, Shropshire; he died when his car struck a wall at Shrews- bury. No other vehicle was involved. In the past eighteen years he raised many thousands of pounds for charity. It is understood that he suffered a heart attack and was, in fact, dead before the crash occurred. WEBSTER.—Suddenly on 19th December 1980, ex-WOl (Con- ductor) H. Webster. Mr Webster left the Corps and joined COD Bicester as a civilian in November 1979. MAJOR F. W. SMITH EX-CONDUCTOR D. SILLS writes: — Frank William Smith was born in Portsmouth and joined RAOC as a boy bugler in 1939 at the age of fourteen. Like his father, this was to be a long and happy association with the Corps lasting forty one years until his retirement last November. During his military career, he saw service in Palestine, Egypt, Singapore, Germany and numerous home bases. He was commissioned in 1969 and later awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, an award his father had also received. He had many interests including sailing, football and he represented the Corps at Bisley and in motor-cycling trials. A kind, generous man with a sense of humour who always extended a warm welcome to any visitors especially the young—exemplified by a spell as a group scout master. Ill health had been with Frank for some time before his heart attacks in early 1980, but he never lost his quick wit or courage and was cheerful to the end which came after yet an- other heart attack. Our deepest sympathy goes to his widow Lesley, daughter Pamela, son Robert and other relatives at their great loss. * * * PRIVATE S. W. HALL MAJOR F. W. LAWTON writes: — The sudden and untimely death of Private Steven William Hall in a road traffic accident came as a great shock to all in 1 Combat Supplies Battalion. Steven joined the Corps in May 1978 and on completion of his basic and Supply Specialist train- ing was posted to COD Donnington in October. It was there that he met his wife, Julie, who was then serving in the WRAC. In September 1979 he joined the Battalion and became a member of 49 RP Company. Steven was never afraid to volunteer his services for any task and could always be relied upon as a good member of the team. Although a quiet natured person he was a competent tradesman with a fively enthusiasm for the Army. He was a first class soldier who clearly enjoyed the challenge of service life. He was well liked by all who came into contact with him and he will be remembered for the fine attributes which can only be found in a truly professional soldier. He was very keen on fishing and it was on returning from an Angling tourna- ment that he was so tragically killed. To his wife, Julie, his family and all his friends in the Corps, we extend our deepest sympathy. * * * APPRENTICE LANCE CORPORAL J. N. TIMMS LIEUTENANT S. J. PARRY writes: — The tragic and untimely death of Jeremy, killed in a motor- cycle accident on the 12th December 1980, has caused great sad- ness, both amongst his fellow platoon members and all ranks of the College. He will be remembered as a cheerful and conscientious Apprentice NCO who had joined the College in June 1980. His early promotion showed that he had much to offer and had a promising future ahead of him as a Staff Clerk. During his time at the College he led the Corps of Drums as the Apprentice Drum Major and, indeed, had given his last performance at the Christmas Passing Out Parade in front of the Quarter-Master-General. To his parents and relatives, we offer our sincerest con- dolences. The Corps and, indeed, the Army has lost a splendid young man who in his brief service at the College had become well known and liked by all his comrades. 286 — |
| Book number | R0404a |