RAOC Gazette - page 173
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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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| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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RAOC in Belize FORCE ORDNANCE COMPANY NOT having graced the pages of THE GAZETTE for some months we thought that news from the Force Ordnance Company in Belize might be welcome. Our main news item, though perhaps now history, is the visit of DGOS in early December. The four day visit included a tour of all the main camps in Belize as well as a detailed look at the Company. In addition Sergeant Pete Cooney was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by the DGOS, an event that Sergeant Cooney was most insistent we report, since his name has not yet appeared in a GAZETTE news feature (or so he would have us believe!). On the eve of his departure the DGOS was treated to sumptuous barbeque in the RAOC Club hut which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The DGOS departed on the Friday after what we consider to have been a most satisfactory visit. THE RAOC GAZETTE ADVERTISEMENTS Brooch in 9ctgold and enamel \bur badge... and other jewellery You know someone who would be proud to wear this brooch. It can also b e made in silver, or set with g e m s - a n d there are regimental scarf or tie pins and cuff-links too. Garrard of course offer a superb range of jewellery and other gifts. ^ Ask the Military Department for a copy of the Garrard Catalogue. Photo Sergeant J. A. Pensom. Sergeant Cooney receives his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal from the DCOS in Belize. Last month we toiled our way through Exercise Montezuma's Revenge II. Men of the Company valiantly manned the bunkers until our notional reliefs arrived and we got back to the ' paper war' in earnest. One of the more exciting moments of the exercise was the discovery of a potential NODUF car bomb. W02 Frank Smith (known locally as FATWO) took great delight in ' dealing with it.' Fears were unfounded and we later dis- covered that the car belonged to an employee of Government House. No big t'ing man. Now, at last, the rainy season is over and with temperature rising daily, brows beaded with perspiration are a common sight. Perhaps because of the heat water sports are a big feature of life in this part of the world. Our own two ' water babies' WOl Ian Major, the Force Ordnance Warrant Officer, and Sergeant Tony Long have spent a lot of time and effort recently with help from several others refitting a boat for the use of the Company. ' St Barbara ' (what else?) did not fare too well on her maiden voyage and is now back in dry dock. Are FOWO's threats to keel-haul his chief engineer really in earnest? The most recent event on the sporting scene was an inter- platoon soccer match. After a close and well-fought game the Stores Platoon scored two goals in the closing minutes to win six four over the Combat Supplies Platoon. Due to the brevity of tours here we have had many arrivals and departures over the past months, so here goes! We welcome Captain Willox, Captain Stamps, W02 Franks, Staff Sergeant Wade, Sergeant Long, Lance Corporals Stewart, Rothwell and Higgins. To Captain Veal, W02 Mills, Staff Sergeant Green, Sergeant Bowlby, Corporals Duthie and Regan, Lance Corporals Hobson and Smith we say a fond farewell. Necklet in 18ctgold with ruby and diamonds £490 Brooch in 18ctgold with emeralds£450 Brooch in 18ctgold and enamel £540 Cufflinks in 18ct gold and bloodstone £145 Prices are subject to adjustment due to fluctuating costs of precious metals. Pendant in 9ctgold£70 Enquire about tax-free overseas prices. IjUl.mMIIPISA t-KUWN JI » • l . l . l K V l l A K K A K U « l U L I l l . L U i ' U l l l SEND G A The R Crown R Jewellers ARD IT TO T H E GAZETTE A short article about events—places—people is always interesting particularly when accompanied by a photo- graph. Send it to THE GAZETTE. 112 REGENT STREET • LONDON W1A 2JJ • TELEPHONE: 01-734 7020 — 386 |
| Book number | R0404a |