RAOC Gazette - page 132
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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15 Ordnance Croup Photo Captain B. A. Dowries. Miss Pauline Veaiey, Colonel G. B. Hopkinson and W 2 (SQMS) Veazey after the presentation of SQMS Veazey's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal at Bracht. " when your targets appear, tread water and fire one shot at each!" As witnessed by Commander Rhine Area on his visit, a great deal of enthusiasm and effort was put into the training by all those attending and despite the shortage of time, much was learned. Not least by the Company Commander; who now suspects any offer of hospitality from the Training Wing staff, having found out that their source of biscuits was the Belgian bins! Shining through was the continuing proof that even in the most adverse of conditions and under considerable physical pressure the British soldier retains his sense of humour. Meanwhile at Bracht, the rear party was carrying on the good work and wondering why they hadn't been asked to go. Bracht was again the setting for the RAOC BAOR Officers Ball which was a great success. Major Ron Medley and Captain Mick Allen who orchestrated the event are smiling, now that it's over—for another year. Lieutenant Colonel Brian Allen the CAO decided it was time to have another of his ' fun runs' around the perimeter fence, a distance of twenty kilometres. There was no shortage of volunteers, some fifty took part, despite the distance and sweltering heat. Congratulations to all who took part, especially Sergeant Tony Corr who ran it in one hour thirteen minutes and ten seconds. Congratulations also to Corporal Collins and Private Cameron on being awarded Rhine Area colours for cross country running. The unit football team was beaten four nil by 40 Army Engineer Support Group in the Callan Cup, but were awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy. This trophy is awarded to the most sporting "team in Rhine Area during the season. The football and rugby teams are now having a well earned rest after a hectic season for both. The cricketers have full use of the sportsfield and net practice is paying dividends. The unit team have a string of successes under their belt, and are due to play 68 Squadron RCT in the Rhine Area Minor Units final. Congratulations to the following on their recent marriage: Corporals Turner, Lashman and Private Leatherbarrow. We wish you well and hope you soon settle down to the rigours of breakfast in bed every morning. W02 (SQMS) Veazey is now the proud possessor of his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. At a ceremony in the Sergeants Mess Colonel Bryan Hopkinson the Commandant presented the medal. Our photo shows Miss Pauline Veazey, the Commandant and W02 (SQMS) Veazey after the presentation. The populations of Bracht was slightly swelled this month when the following were presented • with daughters: Lance Corporal Ledkins, Privates Twitty and Frost. We say farewell and ' Bon Voyage' to the following: W02 Ahem, Corporals Johnson, Crowhurst and Turner. We welcome the following and hope they enjoy their time at Bracht: Lieutenant Walch, Corporals Artley, Moffott and Nairn. Privates Giliett, Davies and Whittam. — FORWARD ORDNANCE DEPOT DULMEN REGIMENTAL ADMIN. This month sees a new scribe on the Regimental side due to the departure of Sergeant Nigel Radford, to the corridors of power otherwise known as MOD (A). We wish him and his family well in his new post and long awaited promotion. Our OC Regimental Wing, Major Robin Lee. known well to the more senior and long retired Supply Clerks has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Con- gratulations Sir. The shock was so devastating that Captain Graham Wood, the Regimental Administration Officer fell off his bike and injured his foot again. Hopefully he will soon recover so that he can get back into the cricket season and BFTs! I must mention ' The worker' before closing. Debbie Goodswen. There, I've done it. If she takes on any more jobs there's a chance that even the Chief will be redundant. Might not be a bad thing! RSM Patchitt and family have now departed for sunny Devizes and who knows where else! We all wish them every success in their new community. In their place we welcome RSM Gumbs and family and hope their stay is a happy one. Lieutenant General Sir Roland Guy, The Military Secretary visited the unit and met a good cross section of the men. His tack went down extremely well with everyone he talked to—pay, LOA and one of the soldiers favourite subjects! FORWARD VEHICLE DEPOT RECKLINGHAUSEN OUR Technical Officer Captain Warwick Stanton is always away playing sport; when he gets too big-headed about playing tennis for Rhine Area against the other Divisions in Berlin (and winning), and then adds another piece of silver at the RAOC BAOR Championships we just remind him of his last effort at cricket and ask him what type of sea-bird he is having for supper. While on the subject of sport we took part in Exercise Viking Backstop recently. The participants in this adventure training sailing exercise included W02 Tony O'Connor and Lance Corporal Bishop. The plan was to sail from Kiel to Stockholm but due to fog, fickle winds and other malfunctions(!) they never arrived. Still, Vasco de Bishop reckons it was all good experience for his proposed round-the-world cruise in a Stalwart. This unit's legendary fitness paid off in the Wulfen Station Athletics Meeting when Sergeant Alan Stephens led the winning team consisting of Maintenance, Storage and Liaison. A special mention has to be made of Privates Paul Blackburn and Paul Vasquez who seemed to run and jump all afternoon. If only they moved as quickly at work! Lance Corporal Kev Parkin is unbearable at the moment claiming it was his one point in the shot putt that decided the whole competition. Private Boris Hincks has taken the plunge and gone home to get married. We all look forward to meeting the new Mrs Hincks. The current workload has allowed Private Pitfield to get away for an eight week regimental attachment with the Royal Signals. We look forward to seeing him return in the near future and hope he has a few tales to tell of life at the blunt end. On the postings front we bid farewell to Lance Corporal Bleep Daniell on his surprise posting to Viersen and con- gratulate Corporal John King on his promotion and posting to Antwerp. We welcome Lance Corporals Pete Gancarcik and Bob Willcocks. SUPPLY DEPOT VIERSEN THIS month has seen many changes in the unit, with two postings out and three postings in. Firstly we welcome to the unit Sergeant Colin Henry, Corporals Michael Brewster and Barry Stephenson (all their families will be joining them next month). We bid farewells to Staff Sergeant Geordie Holliday, wife Winifred, children Clair and Ross, although the family will remain in Viersen quarters whilst Geordie does a five months tour of the Falklands. We also bid farewell to Corporal John Longfield, wife Elizabeth and their daughter Jemma, on posting. We have also had a very busy month for courses. W02 Andy Braithwaite is complaining of neck twist now that he knows how to control a golf club, after swinging it around his head for a week at Sennelager. Lance Corporal Garry West- moreland is on a driving course. On the first day he parked his vehicle which was then smashed into by another vehicle. He takes his test this Thursday, anyone got a spare tank? Sergeant Dennis Williamson is in UK on a NBC course, which looks dangerous for us on his return as he should then be an instructor. Oh well, the easy life is ending! 109 — |
| Book number | R0406 |