RAOC Gazette - page 94
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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Captain and Coach, the Unit won the much coveted ICI Challenge Cup. Major Jennings was buried with full military honours at Hannover Military Cemetary on 4th January, 1980. In his tribute Brigadier A. K. F. Walker, Commander Minden Garrison, summed up Eddy with an analogy to his main sporting interests " He was as straight and reliable as his aim." Our thoughts and sympathy are with Chris and her three daughters whose sad loss is so much greater than ours. * * * LANCE CORPORAL R. J. WESTON CAPTAIN T. S. WILSON writes: — Lance Corporal Bob Weston died tragically as a result of a fire during the early hours of 7th January, 1980. Bob was a well known personality in the Unit particularly as he worked with 280 Petroleum Filling Platoon and latterly with 48 AMF(L) Company. During his time in Devizes he saw service both in Gambia and Northern Ireland. Bob was respected and well liked by all who knew him, for his calm approach to life and work. Prior to joining the Unit Bob became an Apprentice in September 1971, and initially qualified as a Supply Specialist. He transferred to the Petroleum trade shortly afterwards and before coming to Devizes he served in the Combat Supplies Battalion in BAOR. Sadness is felt at such a young life being lost in particularly tragic circumstances. Bob was only twenty four years old when he died. His loss will be deeply felt in the Unit and all ranks extend sincere condolences to his family. Birmingham, HQTC (Bazaar), Sergeants Mess Chilwell. from the Estate of the late Colonel J. R. Johnston and an anonymous donation. The Committee also wish to announce that during the same quarter ninety grants were made totalling £4.125.20. FOR SALE SERGEANTS MESS DRESS.—Height five foot eleven inch. chest forty two to forty four inch waist thirty six inch, com- plete three piece. Brand new condition, Savillc Row Manu- factured. £80 real bargain may be examined. Contac; Second Lieutenant A. Brown, Blenheim Company. RMA Sandhurst. Camberley. Telephone: (0276) 63344, Extension 415. SERGEANTS MESS DRESS.—Height five foot eight inch. chest thirty six inch, waist thirty two inch. Includes waistcoat. golf ball shirt, collar fourteen and a half inch, zip sided boots size eight and bow tie. All hardly worn £75. Telephone Wolverhampton 38230 or 751752, or Ashchurch Mil 209. RAOC SAILING HOLIDAYS OFFSHORE THE Committee of Management of the RAOC Aid Society acknowledge with sincere thanks the following donations totalling £970.28, received during the quarter ended 31st Decem- ber 1979. These donations do not include the personal sub- scriptions of serving and retired officers and soldiers. Second Lieutenant Whittaker, Mr Singh, Mr A. D. Jackson, Chilwell Garrison, Regional Depot Hereford, FOD Dulmen, RAOC Association 4th Armoured Division, RAOC Association OUR Corps yacht, ' Thunderer RAOC,' is available for private charter at £20 per day throughout 1980. She is a six berth Contessa 32 and the usual minimum crewing conditions for charter are:—Skipper, RYA/DOT Coastal Skipper; Mate, RYA Day Skipper; Crew, two able bodies. Units can sponsor adventure training exercises based on Thunderer and these are cheaper for individuals than private charter. See UKLFSI 2 but before talking to District Head- quarters, please contact the Booking Secretary first. Individuals unable to organise or join a crew should either bid for one of the two RAOC Sailing Association Adventure Training exercises, Tela I 7th to 20th July and Tela II 8th to 18th September, or try Pot Luck, a scheme which seeks to place people in spare berths on Thunderer. Otherwise they could try Joint Service Sailing, for which see UKLFSI 67. The Booking Secretary is Major R. W. Willcox, c/o DSCS, St David's Barracks, Bicester, OX6 OJU; telephone Bicester Mil ext 3261. A HOME of your OWN? Is this Your Problem? ANYONE interested in participating in an Adventure Training Exercise, the objective of which is to sail a thirty foot grp yacht from the Solent to Gibraltar in June this year, should contact Conductor J. Johnston as soon as possible on Middle Wallop Military, Extension 315. Applicants are required to be qualified to RYA Offshore, or Coastal standard. aa^d^c ®t& &otittv EXERCISE I cannot f i n d you a House b u t I can HELP Y o u Buy I t . Let me Advise Y o u w i t h o u t any Obligation, w h e t h e r you w i s h t o Buy N o w or I n t h e Future. Why Not Consult Doug Gilmour (Insurance Broker) "Green Hedges", 7 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, SKILL-AT-ARMS POOLE, Dorset Name/Rank. Address Date of Birth Occupation I am interested In House Purchase /Immediate/ Future/ School Fees MINOR MEETING THE CORPSAM for 1980 is to take place at Ash Ranges from 11th to 16th May. All Units, including those in BAOR, are encouraged to enter teams. Entry forms are to be despatched shortly to all Units and individual entries are also welcome. For further information or enquiries contact: Captain J. A. E. Wheeler RAOC, Competitions Secretary, Headquarters CVD RAOC UK, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Glos. Telephone: 293165 Ext 259. RAOC Telephone: 0202 764043 Specialist in Life Assurance, Investment and House Purchase Plans JIB SAIL RIFLE ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK. A new edition of the RAOC Rifle Association Handbook, which details rules and conditions of matches run at the Corps Skill- at-Arms meeting, has now been distributed. Any Unit not in receipt of the handbook and would like a copy should contact Training Battalion and Depot RAOC. Contact Ext 636. CORPS TENNIS ALL players are urged to ensure that they are present at the Trial which is to take place on Wednesday, 2nd April, on the hard courts adjacent to the pavilion at Blackdown Barracks. DeepcuL From this Trial players will be selected to represent the Corps in our first match which is against Shrivenham on 16th April. Contact is Major Maclagan, Blackdown Mil 562. 307 — |
| Book number | R0403a |