RAOC Gazette - page 46
Image details
| Corps | RAOC |
|---|---|
| Material type | Journals |
| Book page | |
| Chapter head | |
| Chapter key | |
| Chapter number | |
| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
| Page number | |
| Publication date | 1980 |
| Real page | |
| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
| Transcription |
SCHWARZER PETER AND SANTA THE "Viersen Sports Club 1848' organised what was termed a ' St Nicholas R u n ' in which some three thousand participants ran or walked in one of various cross country events which were designed to cater for a range of athletic abilities and ages. Our 15 Ordnance Group provided thirty three entries led by the Commander. Colonel Edwards and his family and by Lieutenant Colonel Rees, CO of Ordnance Depot Viersen and Mrs Rees. The children's events were started by St Nicholas (known for drill purposes as Lance Corporal Biesty) assisted by his at- tendant ' Schwarzer Peter' (concealing Mr Skinner of Viersen Depot Transport'). past members of the Mess, is a naturalised British citizen. Born in Poland over fifty five years ago he came to Chilwell in 1948 and started work in the Mess. Since then he worked his way to the position of Manager, an appointment he has held with great success for the last ten years. The citation, which accompanied the award was read by the PMC, Lieutenant Colonel MacColl to the assembled company. He spoke of the conscientiousness and zeal shown by Frank during his long service and particularly during his time as Manager. The consistently high standards of service and at- tention to detail, the long hours of hard work for which Frank is renowned and the high esteem in which he is held by all who know and work with him, were all emphasised. Frank has proved himself to be a valuable and respected person and one who has richly earned this certificate. Our sincere congratula- tions on this and now on the award of the BEM (see page 265). FOR THE RECORD I GLEAN most of the material for this section of THE GAZETTE from either talking to people or by extracting suitable pieces from Unit newsletters. I would, however, be grateful for any short, chatty, newsy items that you feel might have a general interest or be worthy of permanent record. They can be with or without a photo- graph—though preferably with. I would like this part of THE GAZETTE to become a forum for keeping all ranks of the Corps in the picture of what of a serious—and not so serious nature, is going on. You know the sort of thing—did you sec in THE GAZETTE thatl Things are happening every day—send them in, I am sure that otheis will be interested. Editor. Santa looks fine but It had been arranged that St Nicholas would arrive by helicopter but a last minute decision by the German authorities so ban weekend flying necessitated a hurried change in the method of transport. As will be seen from the accompanying photograph, how- ever. they were able to ensure that Santa Claus was given five star treatment. OVER THIRTY YEARS AT CHILWELL THE GOC Eastern District. Major General Watson, paid a special visit to Chilwcll Garrison to present the Commander-in- Chiefs Certificate of Meritorious Service to Mr Thcodor Kuliczyniskyj BEM. the Manager of the Garrison Officers Mess. Frank as he is known to many Ordnance Officers, present and W$t & £ # € 9sfeforiation animal Jiiimtr anb Reunion THE ANNUAL DINNER is to be held at Chilwell, on Saturday 19th April 1980. It will be followed by activities extending into Sunday, 20th April. This will be the last Association Reunion weekend to be held at Chilwell. Limited overnight accommodation will be available to those members who travel from a distance. The programme for the weekend will be: — Saturday \9th April Annual General Meeting Annual Dinner 6.30 pm 7.30 pm Sunday 20th April Breakfast 8.30 am Items of Corps Interest 9.30 am—10.45 am Church service and parade 10.45 am Lunch 12.30 pm The Dress for dinner will be lounge suit. Dinner tickets will cost £3.50, tickets for break- fast 40p, and lunch 60p. They may be obtained from Branch Secretaries or direct from the RAOC Secretariat, Decpcut, Camberlcy, Surrey. Telephone: Aldershot 24431, extension 650. Applications to be submitted by 17th March 1980. All cheques/postal orders should be made payable to " The RAOC Association." Mr Thcodor Kulicxyniskyj B E M , who manages Carrison Officers Mess. the Chilwcll |
| Book number | R0403a |