RAOC Gazette - page 181
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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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more red than usual and we can only assume the Brigadier was not amused. We congratulate Sergeant Paul Grunnill on finally receiving his substantive promotion after a three year wait, and to Lance Corporal Stewart McCall on his promotion to that rank. 1 ORDNANCE BATTALION HEADQUARTERS MAIN event of the month was the departure, to greener and wetter pastures of the CO—Colonel Keith Mullins. Colonel Mullins farewell drinks with his Staff developed into quite a production when a stand-in Eamonn Andrews (Staff Sergeant Charlie Salmon) appeared with the famous red book and announced " This is Your Life." On stage in the Verden Theatre Club the Colonel was re-united with many friends of the past such as Dib Dab Dawkins (WOl Pete Osborne), Squadron Leader Bryl Cream (W02 Frank Smith), Hamish McHoot (Lance Corporal John Menzies), Ali Abu Dabi (Major Ted Walcroft), Professor Potty Potts (Major Phil Hawkins), Hands Christian Anglican (Major Al Truelove), Harry Helmet Hydrant (FSO 2 Pete Thomas) and Slant Eyed Sam (Lance Corporal Tim Gore). Having nursed the Battalion through its first year Colonel Keith departs for the Falklands and we welcome Lieutenant Colonel "David Burden into the C C s chair. We also extend a welcome to Corporal ' M a c ' Maclean. '-•-,•••- ; 11 ORDNANCE COMPANY HEATWAVE, hot, sticky, tiring but fabulous. That is the lay- man's meteorological description of the blistering but beautiful mediterranean weather here in sizzling Soltau. With the intro- duction of summer working hours, everyone has been able to enjoy the good weather and many people are now running around sporting a healthy glow that is reminiscent of a Cadbury's Dairy Milk spray job! ! Staff Sergeant Potts on return from three weeks leave in Spain was almost mistaken for a previously un- announced Commonwealth exchange posting — not to worry though Staff, once you took your beret off we knew it was you. The Annual Station Open Day took place and can only be described as a roaring success. Unlike previous years the fete was open to both the British Military and local German populace. In addition to the large variety of stalls there was also attractions for all members of the family, ranging from armour, armoured engineers and artillery displays to children's train and pony rides. One of the highlights of the day was, without a doubt, the It's a Knockout Competition arranged and run by Sergeant Gill who was ably assisted by other equally sadistic minded individuals such as Corporal Loynes, Lance Corporal George and Private Jobey. CSM Fellowes, the Company's equivalent of the six million dollar man, lead the Sergeants Mess Team of ' Cavemen ' in the competition—the cry was " natural leaders to the fore and I'll go first." Major General Whalley accompanied by Mrs Whalley, visited the Company. Whilst the DGOS toured the Company Mrs Whalley was entertained to a wives coffee morning in the Jerboa Community Centre. During his visit the DGOS also presented the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to Corporal Bateman in the Station Corporals Mess. CSM Fellowes negotiating one of the It's a Knockout Competition Obstacles. The DGOS meets Privates Martin and Jenkins. Congratulations this month go to Private Walker on his promotion to Lance Corporal. Farewell, bon voyage and many thanks for all your efforts go to Sergeant Belshaw on posting to civvy street. We welcome Corporal Gould and his family from SHAPE, we wish you an enjoyable tour with us. 3 Ordnance Battalion WE recently welcomed Brigadier Paviour as part of his introductory visit to RAOC Units and Soldiers of 3 Armoured Division. Our picture shows the Brigadier on a ' walk about' ably escorted by our CO Lieutenant Colonel David Harris and Superintending Clerk WOl Pete Dawes. This visit was closely followed by the arrival of DGOS Major General Whalley. Both occasions were successfully rounded off with traditional coffee and sticky buns. To everyones relief Exercise Summer Sales went extremely well and allowed the wearing in, (in slow time of course) of our new S02 Mat Major Brian Mills and Training Officer Lieutenant Ray Le Van In fact the strain proved a little too much for Lieutenant Le Var who had to retire early to bed on the last night just prior to Endex. Congratulations to Private Matt Blair in managing to evade capture from a roving foot patrol led by the Branch Macho-man Corporal Paul Spittle. Trouble was Private Blair just happened to be part of that particular patrol at the time and his rude disappearance caused quite a stir. Mystery also surrounds the sudden illness of our S02 Combat Major Keith Fisher the day before Startex. Obviously he's been overjibing and overtacking during his recent two weeks sailing adventure at Kiel. Athletic fans to note that our CO Lieutenant Colonel Harris has still retained his old pace as he showed in Old Soldiers race at the recent RAOC (BAOR) Athletics meeting. Although his stamina was a little suspect he finished in seventh place. Congratulations to the Battalion team on winning the competition. Sergeant Tom Hart has finally disposed of, oops! I mean ' s o l d ' his rusty, oops! I mean 'trusty' Renault 5. It is how- ever still with us as Private Blair is now the cars new owner, and proud he is too. All he requires now is a licence. Finally we say welcome into the Branch to our new Div Fire Advisor Mr Stan Talbot recently having arrived from Aldershot and farewell to Mr Ray Mitchell. A 31 ORDNANCE COMPANY WE have had visits to the unit by the DGOS Major General Whalley and Commander Supply 1 (BR) Corps Brigadier Paviour. General Whalley visited us in the field in the Schwerte Training Area. General Whalley spent the majority of his time talking to the soldiers but did take time to see the PC and A working ' using the steam method' for perhaps the last time as COFFER will be taken into service this August. Brigadier Paviour also visited us both in barracks and in the field. De- spite a leg in plaster he was in no way hindered from seeing all aspects of the unit working. He also found time to make two Long Service and Good Conduct Medal presentations; — 150 — |
| Book number | R0406 |