RAOC Gazette - page 217
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| Publication date | 1983 |
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| Early date | 1983 |
| Late date | 1983 |
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Lance Corporal Bob Holmes and family have left us for BAOR. We wish him luck in his new job. We say hello and farewell to Lance Corporal Drosdowski who has been snatched from us to serve on Ascension Island and welcome back Corporal Tony Billington who has now done his bit in the Falklands. The Pet Ops received an increase in strength when Lance Corporal Mark Stepin arrived and then immediately went down with tonsilitis. He has made a speedy recovery and has now settled into the swing of things. Headquarters United Kingdom Land Forces GA SUPPLY THE loss of Miss Jane Hardman to the bright lights of London has been met by the arrival of the zestful Andrew Miles to the C Sups side of the house. The other substitution is Major Mike Turner, from S Man 1 ' down the yellow brick road' vice Major Roger Forrest in Ops and Plans. Obviously the plans were well laid for, since arrival, Major Mike has managed a trip to Holland, (an exercise he said), plus some leave. Major Roger took off, on Friday the 13th, for Hong Kong from whence he is sailing and diving across the Pacific, as indicated by cards from Palau and Manila, despite de-masting and friendly shark and barracuda. The trip should certainly clear the fog of UKLF away! The balance of the team remains unchanged. Lieutenant Colonel Roy Cobb (Retd) celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his enlistment in May by his re-election to his local Council as an Independent—he was ever thus! On the Sup Mat side brows are beginning to de-furrow. Bisley, the Royal Tournament, Ample Express, Adventure Express, Green- ham Common, (regularly), and Winged Victory seem to be 'in the bag,' stores-wise; Live Logs and Stagecoaches are taken without a faltering step, as was the Commander in Chiefs Garden Party. Planning for Lionheart indicates a close run thing, with many ' Ifs' hanging in the air; word has it that C Sups are ' simulating' like mad. However, ECW clothing seems to have been with us for ever. South West District BY the time these notes are printed Captain Peter Osborne, our S03 (Materiel) and Sally will have been married. This happy occasion took place on 10th September. To both of them we extend our congratulations and a life of much happiness. Captain Peter Osborne (late of the Parachute Regiment) is now fully involved in his PQS1, Military Law and, of course, Corps Tennis — don't know which takes priority! Our Clerical Officer in OSU Coypool, Mr Ken Badge, was honoured on 20th July by being presented with the Commander-in-Chief's certificate for meritorious service, by the Major General Royal Marines Major General Wilkins. Mrs Kathleen Badge was present and witnessed the presentation. Ken received the certificate for his hard work in the issuing of urgent stores to 3 Commando Brigade proceeding to the Falk- land Islands prior to the campaign and again during Op Corporate. After the presentation by MGRM our Commander Supply and Major Ken Collins, S02 (Supply) Headquarters Commando Forces, returned with the OC of the OSU, Mr Jack Hockley to the OSU where the Commander Supply broke open a crate of wine and toasted Ken and Kathleen. It seems to have been a good month for South West Dis- trict as three of our Fire Brigade Officers in West Moors have been awarded the Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The recipients, Sub-Officer H. M. Shea, L/Fireman T. W. G. Rowlands and Fireman D. Baggs received their medals from the DGOS when he visited the Petroleum Centre. Our con- gratulations to the three officers. To Major Terry Mitford and Major Tony Welch con- gratulations on their selections for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. We have already broken a bottle with Major Mitford and aim to catch up with Major Welch in due course. Major Paddy O'Connell is now firmly seated in the chair of S02 Supply (Combat) and there seems to be (I'm glad to say) a takeover bid in the Branch of Serving and Retired Officers of the ' airborne machine.' We have also heard that our new Commander Supply will be Lieutenant Colonel Roger Dickinson, another ex-PARA. Well if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Supply Branch, including Lieutenant Colonel Gentle and Major Blake are forming up to do the short parachute course at Netheravon to get their wings! We wish to welcome Major David Marks as our S02 Supply Headquarters 1 Infantry Brigade and wish him a very happy tour. To his predecessor, Major Colin Airdrie, our best wishes go with you to Manchester. Western District OUR Chief Clerk Staff Sergeant Dickson chose his native Scotland for his annual holiday and this time the family was joined by their son Ian who has recently com- pleted his training at the Apprentices College. Congratulations to father and son! Important social events recently have included the Shrewsbury Flower Show at which the Corps Band was heard per- forming most commendably, and the Headquarters Summer Ball, where Supply Branch was well represented. REGIONAL DEPOT HEREFORD. Highlight of this month was the presentation of four Imperial Service Medals to Depot employees. The presentations were made by Lieutenant Colonel Portman. The medals were duly christened in the traditional manner. On the work scene, everyone in RSG/Pools section is busy receiving the tons of stores which were loaned for the Cardiff Tattoo—so far no sign of a DR, well done all. Congratulations are in order for our Clerical Officer IC Registry Mr David Nicholls, David has recently passed the examination for Executive Officer, we wish him every success now for his forthcoming interview. ASU SHREWSBURY. We have said farewell to our CASO, Mr Jack Lawton, who is joining his ex-OC ASU in Hong Kong (who insists that it was a coincidence!); farewells also to Mr Jack Todd and Mr Bill Vick on retirement. A hearty welcome to Mr Ray Ironmonger our new CASO who has arrived from ASU York. Headquarters North East District and Headquarters 2nd Infantry Division _ _ _ SUPPLY BRANCH. Major John ^^^^^_ Hammond and Captain Jack Redfern have ^ ^ ^ ^ been playing successful cricket for York . I I Station, and just failing by six narrow g\ I wickets to reach the final of the DGOS " \ • tournament at Blackdown while Major Andy Byles (our man with 2 Div—or 2 Div's man with us?) went to some con- tinental bazaar called Summer Sales, from which he returned empty-handed! It's been a busy time for staff changes—we've seen the departure on redundancy of the efficient, cheerful, Sergeant Dave Lovick, who did a great job for us during his short stay, also an old stalwart of the Branch, Graham Walls, on retirement. We have welcomed Private Julie Bradshaw, believed to be our first WRAC member, Mrs Sue McDonough and Miss Geraldine Beesley all of whom are much prettier than their predecessors, and hope they will enjoy working in this very happy Branch. HEADQUARTERS 15 INFANTRY BRIGADE THE never-ending search for Private Vince Young has now been made more difficult by his posting to Northern Ireland. All the best, Vince, from us all! Corporal Kev Duckham, who swears that in a past life he was an electrician by trade, has been recommended for a Generator Operator's Course after his attempts to blow up the Summer Sales tentage complex. (Better luck next time, Kev!). Lance Corporal Andy Parkes is to be seen running round the airfield and surounding areas at un- sociable hours of the day (and night). Rumour has it that he is practising for a quick get away as soon as block leave starts. The Chief Clerk, W02 Les Arnold, is still strip searching every- one he meets in an attempt to recover his stationery items that went missing in action on Summer Sales. The discovery of a bid for twenty pounds of explosives for the Brigade Headquarters signed by Captain Eddie Weeks BOO, has been put down as the reason why he has been seen with a large smile on his face for the last few days! This has started — 180 — |
| Book number | R0406 |