RAOC Gazette - page 191
Image details
| Corps | RAOC |
|---|---|
| Material type | Journals |
| Book page | |
| Chapter head | |
| Chapter key | |
| Chapter number | |
| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
| Page number | |
| Publication date | 1981 |
| Real page | |
| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
| Transcription |
BIRTHS FARROW.—On 3rd March 1981, at BMH Rinteln, to Linda and Corporal Steve Farrow a daughter Stacey Jane. McDONALD.—On 6th March 1981, at the Craigavon Area Hospital, Northern Ireland, to Sergeant and Mrs R. A. Mc- Donald, a son Craig Charles, a brother for Grace, Ronald, Kim and Keith. ENGAGEMENTS COESHOTT—CARPENTER—The engagement is announced between Major Peter MacKay Dixon Coeshott RAOC, son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Coeshott, of Brendennis, Mullion, Corn- wall, and Miss Loraine Carpenter, daughter of the late Mr Derek Carpenter and Mrs Elizabeth Cockell, of Bramblings, Bedchestcr, Dorset. Brigadier Fernyhough. MARRIAGES McDONALD—NEWELL.—The marriage took place at Lurgan Registry Office, Northern Ireland on the 18th October 1980 of Grace, eldest daughter of Sergeant and Mrs R. A. McDonald, of the ACIO Portadown, Northern Ireland and Lance Corporal Steven Newell, Royal Signals, son of Mr and Mrs Derek Newell of Southampton Hants. DEATHS NEAL—On 3rd March 1981, Major G. H. W. Neal (Retd), late RAEC and Bursar of the RAOC Apprentices College. THOMAS.—On 4th April 1981, at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, after a short illness, Violet Mabel (Anne), beloved wife of Colonel L. A. Thomas and beloved mother of Bill and Peter. THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE have informed us of the death of the following officers: — GILMER.—On 9th January 1981, Major (Hon Lieutenant Colonel) H. S. F. Gilmer. <&hituuxit& BRIGADIER A. H. FERNYHOUGH, CBE, MC. The Director General of Ordnance Services writes: — It was with great personal sadness that I heard of the death of Alan Fernyhough on 16th March 1981. Retiring as he did in 1959, I realize that there will be many reading this obituary, who will not recall Brigadier Fernyhough but the Corps today owes him a great debt for the standards he set and many of his precepts which we still follow. He was without doubt one of our characters and his going is a tremendous loss. He was the twin son of a highly distinguished Colonel also of our Corps. His mother, who lived to over ninety, still graced our social functions until her death. He was educated at Rugby School and the RMA Wool- wich, and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1924. An unfortunate disability caused him permanent lameness which resulted in his transfer to the Corps in 1936—our gain and the Gunner's loss. At no time has he ever allowed his handicap to affect his work, and despite it, under the appalling conditions which prevailed, he played a very gallant part in the evacuation of the BEF from Dunkirk, and for this he was awarded the Military Cross. His courage—both physical and moral—added to his very high sense of duty,' his ready turn of phrase, and his intense anxiety to do all he could for those who served under him, have not only made him an outstanding Officer of the Corps, but one whose genuine popularity was evident to anyone who served with him. After his retirement in 1959 he returned to the School of Ordnance as a retired officer. It is his time at the School over the years that I particularly remember him and there are many today who are better Ord- nance Officers as a result of learning from his wide experience and down-to-earth advice. Gladly his name will live on as the author of a number of works on Corps history the last of which was reviewed in the Corps GAZETTE in-February 1980 and very aptly described as follows:—What makes his history such com- pulsive reading is that one never knows when to expect the next ' Ferny-ism'—a mixture of wise comment, vigorous conclusion and pungent wit, all expressed one hardly needs to add, in fault- less prose. Many will also recall his great dedication to Corps Rugby and his tireless efforts in organising a series of successful Corps teams. He extended his love of sport to cricket. In final retirement and suffering from ill health and failing eyesight he continued as a pillar of strength in his own village life at Ash Vale; he was Vice Chairman of the Ash Vale Parish Council until 1979, Chairman of the Local Residents' Association and a strong supporter of his Parish Church. To all of us who know him well we shall miss with affection his active mind arid perceptive views on life. It was an honour and privilege to serve with him, pure enjoyment to be in his company and to his brother Brigadier Ted Fernyhough and sister Ruth, we offer our sincerest condolences. * * * PRIVATE CRAIG YARDLEY SSM Godfrey writes:— Private Craig Yardley died tragically as a result of a traffic accident on 23rd February 1981. Craig enlisted as a junior soldier on 6th September 1977, joining the Parachute Regiment on entering man's service. In October 1979 he transferred to RAOC and after training was employed as a Driver. • Since joining RAOC, all of his service was spent at Kine- ton except for an emergency tour in Northern Ireland where he served with 321 EOD. In the short time he had been in the Corps he passed his B3 and B2 Driver trade test and obtained his HGV Class 1. He passed the RPC3 and RPC2 and was determined to make himself a good career. Craig was liked and respected by all who knew him, especially his fellow drivers. He had a sound approach to life and to his work. Sadness is felt at the tragic loss at the young age of twenty of such a good member of our working team.. His passing is deeply felt in the unit and sincere condolences are extended to his family and close friends. 398 — |
| Book number | R0404a |