RAOC Gazette - page 21
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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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tEJjc Station J5eto£ omt Ord 1 to Colonel Paul Camilleri, who we welcome and con- gratulate on his promotion. ORD 2. The 29th of April marked the end of an era for Ord 2 when we said ' farewell' to Colonel Alan Newcombe on posting to Headquarters BAOR. He began his tour of duty way back in the early part of 1977 with a brief spell as ADOS Ord 2 in First Avenue House, London; his appointment as GSOl(W) Petroleum Ord 2d quickly followed and he was among the very first to set foot in Andover when LE(A) was formed; finally, April 1980 saw him appointed Colonel Ord 2. We all wish him and his wife Pamela a most enjoyable tour in BAOR. As one person departs another arrives and it is with great pleasure that we say ' welcome' to Colonel Donald O'Hare as Head of Branch; we trust his stay in Ord 2 will be a happy one. Ministry of Defence ACGSiOR) PRIDE and place in these notes must go to Sergeant Trevor Allison. Major General Law New presented him with the British Empire Medal in recog- nition of his efforts during his tour. The next day Trevor was on such a ' high' he accidentally passed his BFT. It should be noted by other sections of this establishment that all our eligible clerks passed the 1 BIT. Directorate of Land Service Ammunition MAJOR GENERAL WHALLEY, the DGOS, recently came for an initial visit, so everyone buzzed around trying to ensure that they justified their existence. As usual this was ably done and at lunchtime DGOS was invited to the Sergeants Mess to enjoy their hospitality. At the Mess DGOS presented the BEM to Sergeant Dave Harvey in recognition of his work on Op Corporate. Dave's family was also present and DGOS presented a bouquet of flowers to Mrs Harvey on behalf of the Mess. Mrs Pauline Knight, our Ladies Keep Fit Leader, has been enjoying (if that is the right word) a course to better instruct the ladies in how to maintain their sylph-like figures. Pauline's husband, John, deciding that the fitness campaign also applies to him, has so far shed seventeen pounds in weight. A case of a family together gets fit together. Although it is some time yet until the Director leaves us, his programme is very congested with visits, meetings etc. The Sergeants Mess, who were dining out WOl Jim Lewis, found out that the Director was here on that date and so formally invited him for the same purpose. The other guests, were Major Derek Hellings, an ex-AT, and Major Gil Guthrie in his role as Supervising Officer. The after dinner speeches were well received, the Director abdicating the guest's reply and detailing Jim to do the honours. Major General Law N e w presents the British Empire Medal to Sergeant Trevor Allison. There has been a lot of movement since the last notes. Desks, people and even walls have moved. The Directorate has reorganised and at last the dust is beginning to settle. It is to be wished that the Staff Assistant would, this able gentle- man stirs and the work increases. Bob Callan has arrived. Sergeant Carol Aland, one L, has departed to AG Section, Tim Graham moved sidewards to take over her job. Staff Sergeant lohn Flannagan has grabbed the reins in OR 23 and is so classy he took over from a W02 (Gunner). Les Arnold has gone and it can be reported that he passed his cigarettes round and he even bought drinks. We wish you well. It will be of interest to ex-inmates of OR that Mrs Jean Leonard no longer runs Inter. Trevor only thought he did it. After fourteen years in OR Jean has retired and will be missed not only for her expertise but for her jovial? personality. Again we wish her well. It is not intended that these notes ramble on as we want to leave space for other people to tell us who passed their driving test and other such interesting things. Let us hear from you all. Headquarters Director General of Ordnance Services ORD 1. There are no general branch activities to report this month but we must record the departure of Colonel Mike Owen to AFCENT after handing over the appointment of Colonel — Major General Whalley and Brigadier Smith with Sergeant Dave Harvey and family after presentation of the British Empire M e d a l . 16 — |
| Book number | R0406 |