RAOC Gazette - page 10
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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ALMOST EIGHTY YEARS AGO THE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION AND OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION PATRON : HM THE QUEEN THE ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATION THE ASSOCIATION provides many services which are avail- able to all those who have at any time held a Commission in Her Majesty's Forces, their widows and dependants. In brief, these are: — (a) General financial help where there is financial distress. (b) Advice in finding accommodation in certain homes for the elderly with, if necessary, financial aid towards the fees.. (c) Detailed advice and assistance in coping with Disability and War Widows Pensions. The Association represents applicants at Pensions Appeal Tribunals and will pay for legal and medical advice if warranted. (d) The running of a Country Home at Bishopsteignton in South Devon for elderly male ex-officers. (e) The running of a twelve-bungalow estate, each bungalow having its own private garden. These are for disabled ex-officers and their families and the site is at Leavesden in Hertfordshire. (f) The Corps Church of St Barbara at Deepcut in 1906. The year The Gazette was first published. . . , . AND NOW Through an efficient Resettlement and Employment Department, assisting many ex-officers of all ages to find suitable employment. (g) The provision of a Clothing Store for male ex-officers at 48, Pall Mall. The Association, which started in 1920, is financially sup- ported by • the Services Benevolent Funds and it receives the officers' share of the Annual Earl Haig Poppy Appeal collection. It welcomes donations, particularly those under covenant, from ex-officers who are in a position to help, and also hopes that they will bring the services of the Association to the notice of less ' fortunate ex-officers and officers' widows who are in need. All enquiries should be made to: — The General Secretary, The Officers' Association. 48, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JY. (01-930 0125) STUDYING Our Church at Deepcut as it was until recently. Surprisingly little change—a flag pole, a porch light and amplified bells— though the trees have grown a bit and you don't see many horses in the park. Since the photograph was taken the Church has had a considerable amount of refurbishment. Cone are the amplifiers and it now looks even more as it did way back in 1906. F O R M SOME recent replies to questions on Personnel Selection Record (AFB 6730) at an ACO. Exams Taken. " unable to take exams frew sickness." Reason for Joining. I fort it was an interesting an in goy a bull life. Reason for Joining. Teechers toled me it would sueit me. Reason for Joining. In case I can't get a job. Reason for Joining. Want to be a empty mechanic. Reason for Joining. I am willing to die for Queen and country— preferable in a clerical cappacity. Reason for Joining. Meat frens; be com an officer. Ages of Brothers. 9, 13, 17, 24, 26, 28, 32, 33, 34, 37. Sisters. 14, 17, 21, 22, 29, 35. PSO. " What does your father do?" Boy. " Nothing—he's an invalid." PSO. " Why do you want to join the army." Boy. " I want to get in before Mrs Thatcher brings in National Service." PSO. " Have you lived in England all your life." Boy. " No, I lived in Bristol for 5 years." What type of job would you like to do: " Chieaf in Ourdinscor." (Chef in Ordnance Corps).?? Sent in by one of our Recruiters. |
| Book number | R0406 |