RAOC Gazette - page 121
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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you," he replied, " it's already in type." Oh folly. The ADFA, Fred Baskett, being an efficient young man, actually expected water to flow from the fire hydrants when they were turned on. The takeover board were not impressed by Fred's news and refused to accept the store. In spite of this big non event, hopes remain high that we will be able to open for business soon. In the meantime the headquarters building has suffered the inconvenience and smells of being repainted, but it was worth- while, all the offices are much brighter and even more pleasant to work in. Vicky and Hilary have been to Bicester on a provision course and George Alderson, the Chief Clerk, to Wigston on a documentation course. All did well and enjoyed themselves, thanks to the teaching staff in both locations. Last but by no means least we wish Captain Tony Hayward the very best of luck for his tour in the Falklands; he has al- ready got a posting order for BAOR—nice one Tony! STORES PLATOON 15 FIELD WORKSHOP I would like to take this opportunity to welcome another eight members into the Platoon. First, there is Staff Sergeant (Ken) Williams who is busy trying to make a storage plan. Then we have two more friendly Sup Cons Privates (Derek) Williamson and (Nick) Goodfellow. The Sup Specs are now all in with Corporal (Paul) Braithwaite, Privates (Mac) McManus and (Smudge) Smith. Finally we have had two Drivers posted in Corporal (Geordie) Ross and Lance Corporal (Bill) Clint. At last we are nearly up to our full establishment. The events of the last month have been quite good. The Platoon did very well in the seven-a-side rugby, coming third out of seven in the Workshop inter Platoon rugby competition. But the highlight of the month was the first issue made from the back of a vehicle. Corporal Braithwaite said " I was amazed to find it in the right place sir, the storage system does work." To conclude we would like to congratulate the following personnel on receiving their substantive promotions: W 2 (SQMS) Gregory, Staff Sergeant Williams and Lance Corporal Hunter. The final congratulations goes to Private Smith who has been informed he is to be promoted on posting later this year. North W e s t District WE appear to be going through a period y/V of who will take leave next. Elizabeth and / \. Sandra our hard working Materiel Clerks / y \^ have just returned from the Costa Del Sol, / \ ^ \ ^ after a mini break. We managed to keep a 4 M ^ B H ^ few full trays of work for them, but did not ^^^^^BR^^r produce them before we had heard all the ^^^^Kt^r sand, sea and touring stories. The Annual ^^^^w Beating Retreat is over, and as the last ^^T Mayor and High Sheriff left Fulwood Barracks the Supply team who seem to run the Officers Mess Committee Comd Sup—PMC, S02 Sup (Mat) —Mess Secretary and OS ASU—House Member heaved a sigh of relief—they all had their appointments over shortly having done their stint. With our Regular and Territorial Army Battalions either on exercise or in the Falkland Islands work progresses apace, and of course pre-ARU visits continue. We welcome back, Major Bolt the OC of the Stores Section after a recent period of hospitalisation. Rumour has it, that our next notes will include some news from Headquarters 42 Infantry Brigade at Chester, it will be nice to hear from the Chief Clerk Sergeant J. Lorimer and his ADC, Private Cawley. South East District RESETTLEMENT COURSES are very much the vogue as the military careers of our old and bold draw to a close. Colonel Shephard and Major Harmer are taking their courses locally in Alder- shot, but Major Mentzel has vanished out of sight to Catterick. This year will see a general exodus on retirement of several other Corps Officers serving in the Dis- trict. They include Lieutenant Colonel Tim Start from the Supply Depot Aldershot, Lieutenant Colonel Tom Walker from ASU Aldershot, Major Robin Johnson from OSU Ashford and Major Tom Davies from ASU Winchester. We congratulate Fireman Hamson from the Bordon Fire Brigade for his quick thinking and courage in rescuing a family from their burning house in Pctcrsficld. But for Fireman Hamson's action the family would have undoubtedly perished. General Sir Richard Trant KCB, GOC South East District has seen fit to award Fireman Hamson a certificate of com- mendation. Finally we must say farewell to Corporal John Chrimes who leaves the Army and Corporal Phil Artley who has departed for the LOA land of BAOR. We wish them both well. ACCOMMODATION SERVICES UNIT RAOC, SHORNCLIFFE DURING the month our Comd Sup, Colonel E. G. Shcphard, visited our detachments in Uckficld and Brighton. His visit was particularly welcome as it enabled him to present the Imperial Service Medal to Mr Morris Whybrow who recently completed his Service as a Storekeeper in our MQES Uckficld. The photograph shows the presentation of the Imperial Service Medal by Colonel Shephard to Mr Whybrow. Con- gratulations! The untimely death of Mr Peter Chainey a labourer, at the age of forty eight years has brought a sense of great sadness to his colleagues in the Unit. Peter joined Accommodation Services in September 1976 and rarely had a days sickness until sustaining an unfortunate injury which kept him away from work for six months. To his family we offer our heart- felt sympathy. It may be some small consolation to know that we share their grief. Colonel Shephard presents t h e Imperial Service Medal to Morris W h y b r o w at MQES Uckfield. Mr Accommodation Services Unit Shorncliffe RECENTLY all ASAs assembled at Shorncliffe for a meeting followed by a social gathering in the Waggoners Club which also included the ASU office staff. The opportunity was taken to present farewell gifts to Captain Harry Twitchett, leaving on posting, and Mr Gerry Wright on his retirement. Captain Harry Twitchett has been with the unit for some four and a half years, the last one and a half years as OC. His considerable bulk and jovial nature will be missed through- out Kent and East Sussex! We wish him every success in his new post at ASU South West District. His successor as OC is Major Roy North. Mr Gerry Wright has been an ASA for sixteen years. He transferred from ASU London to ASU Shorncliffe in 1973 and has been based at Chatham. As an ASA he was held in high esteem but he will be more widely remembered for his excellent work over a number of years as a committee member of AGSRO. We wish him a long and happy retirement. — 100 — SEND IT TO THE GAZETTE A short article about events—places—people is always interesting particularly when accompanied by a photo- graph. Send it to THE GAZETTE. |
| Book number | R0406 |