RAOC Gazette - page 169
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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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Dave Horan, and a special farewell to Sergeant Pete Salisbury and Margaret who leave us for the delights of Viersen. A sad day for the Platoon but a bonus for Viersen. The OC Captain Phil Hanlon has already got his 'Whites' out of mothballs in preparation for the coming season. Wel- come back sire from the rigours of the ' School.' Combat Supplies Battalion Corporal Vine is helped to dress by W01 Flannagan and Staff Sergeant Owen. ORDNANCE COMPANY THE month began with the Company departing to the Vogelsang Training Camp for a fortnights Regimental Training. Un- perturbed by blizzards, snow drifts and a little flexibility in the programme the Company managed to complete all of its personal weapon classifications and BFT for the year. Awaiting the Company on their return was Major O'Kelly who had just arrived from the MOD via a six month tour in Zimbabwe to take over command. We wish both Major O'Kelly and his wife a pleasant tour of duty in Detmold, don't worry it does not snow all the time, it usually rains. Lieutenant Colonel Heap, after catching his breath from Vogelsang then spent a hectic week showing his relief all the ins and outs of the Company. However, the week was not all work, and a social evening was organised by the Corporals Club for the Tuesday evening and on the Thursday prior to the OCs departure a dinner with the ladies in attendance, was held in the Sergeants Mess which was enjoyed by all con- cerned. We wish both Lieutenant Colonel Heap and his wife a bon voyage and hope they enjoy the UK as much as they enjoyed their stay in Germany. As part of our contribution to the International Year of the Disabled, a Pool Marathon was organised over one of the week- ends. Monday morning found some very tired soldiers but it is hoped that their efforts will raise over DM2,000 for this very worthy cause. Not only has the OC departed but we also said farewell to Staff Sergeant Robinson, Lance Corporals Martin and Law and Privates Jolliffe and Morris. We welcome to Detmold Staff Sergeant Lawrence, Crafts- man McLaughlin, Privates McCarthy, Hargate, Purves, Phillips, Collinson, Griffin, Clay, Brennan and the brothers Brough, who are causing confusion throughout the unit as they are identical twins. STORES PLATOON 4 ARMOURED WORKSHOP THE good news from the Platoon this month is, the excellent recovery of Sergeant Brummie Wilkes. It just goes to show how fit he was through football. Well done ' Brum.' Also on his behalf many thanks to all who were so concerned over his health, especially Captain Robin Sider. Training has commenced for the Annual ARU. Shortly after that, the event of the year, ' Op Banner Training.' The Workshop deploys to Northern Ireland and a percentage of the Platoon are also committed. The Clerks provide the majority of the manpower including ' Hissing Sid,' alias Sergeant Armstrong. Congratulations this month must go to Private Dave Frost and Erica Frost for the birth of their son. To Lance Corporal Adam Anderson on promotion to Corporal, to Lance Corporal Clive Hunt on promotion, RPC and Clerk B2. Also to Lance Corporal Alan Harrison on promotion and RPC2, Privates Jonah Jones and Spud Murphy on RPC2. To W02 Pat Ryan on being selected to officiate on the BAOR Football Army Challenge Cup Major Units at Sennelager. Welcome to Lance Corporal Sampson, Privates Mitchell, Thomas, Banks, Davies and Edwards. Farewells to Privates Geordie Robinson, Tommo Tomkins, 43 RP COMPANY. There is no change from the snow clearing routine for the Company this month, however, someone in high places seems to be on our side, hence the trialing of a purpose built snow plough at Pombscn. Corporal Jon Lee docs not mind the snow in the least since he skis the four kilometres to work and back most days. A fortunate few from the Company managed to get away to sunny Guernsey on a Battalion Rugby Tour. Lance Corporal Scouse Thornctt certainly got more than the normal souvenirs and displayed a beautiful ' shiner.' Sergeant John Balding is also still feeling the pain. Congratulations to Lance Corporal Rob Tai for scoring the only two trys of the tour. We feel the good word has got out about 43 Company since the flow of young soldiers has increased dramatically over the past few weeks. Corporal Bill Billson has solved the accommodation problem by turning his hand most successfully to Igloo building. However, it is felt that this is only a temporary solution. We welcome back Staff Sergeant Steve Wilks from his tour of duty in Northern Ireland and Private Mick the Whinge Wray from a ten week stay in hospital. New arrivals are: Corporals Holmes and Jones; Lance Corporal Scanlan; Privates Allen, Berry, Bryant, Cairns, Dickins, McKee, Reid, Morden, Gibson, Pibworthj Preira, Swaddle, Stead and Davis. Welcome back to Mrs Mitchell with her new arrival. Photo Mrs S. M. Bowes. The photograph shows Corporal ' Bill ' Billson leaving his new accommodation. 44 RP COMPANY. On the workfront the Simmulated Am- munition is now in full production again, and because of Staff Sergeant Reid's absence on Snow Queen, lucky devil, Staff Sergeant Foster has been in the Depot map in hand, looking at Pallets of Simmo. The Company rugby team having returned from a short holiday in the Channel Islands, commenced proceedings in the CCRAOC Cup beating 2 ADOC fifty eight points to nil. They play 49 RP Company in the quarter final (and it is expected that the score will beat all records). Pride and place this month in the Company must go to Captain Mark Wickham on being awarded the Queens Gallantry — 382 — |
| Book number | R0404a |