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The family extends an invitation to attend the Church Service to their extended family, colleagues and veterans, including all those still serving in the Armed Forces (those in uniform would be most welcome), who wish to attend and remember Dougie. Details will be notified by the family. On arrival he said he intended to visit the inmates dinner but the RSM advised him not to in case there was a riot. Lawrence becamea member of Worcester branch in 1995. Ernest Eric Walker. He was awarded the GSM (Malaya) and the Malaysian Service Medal. NG18 5BJ Clive Served with 1WFR. Barrie`s funeral is to take place on the 23 July at 14:00hrs. If any Standard Bearer is able to attend, it is requested that they contact Maj Gary Spencer (details above) Reception Gordon was discharged on 3 May 1946. He served with that battalion in the defence of Happy Valley, north of Seoul. It is with great sadnessthat I inform you of the death of Mr Barry Freeman on 4th January 2021. It is with regret that we announce the death ofCpl Peter Thomas CRUMP on the 2nd May 2020 aged 85 years, he passed away peacefully after an eight month long illness. We hope to have the external speakers playing the service. In typically direct fashion he ordered the RSM to accompany him and warned him that if there was any trouble he would be the first to be sacked. Courtesy of Michael Briggs. Barry was also a great and loyal Baggies fan (WBA). After the Sarawak Rangers were reformed in 1953 he joined them and rose to the rank of Sgt. Lee served with D Fire Support and the Company Drums Platoon in Northern Ireland and Cyprus. Rex served with the 2/5th Bn Sherwood Foresters joining B Coy in N Africa in May 1943 before embarking with it for Italy in September where he took part in the Salerno Landings and other exploiting moves. S43 1AU. Barry was called up on 1stApril 1943 and spent his first few months training for the Allied Invasion of Europe. The funeral service will take place on Friday 10th December 2021 at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. The funeral has taken place. Details of funeral arrangements to follow. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Barbara Cheetham, 7 Dale Road, Stanley, Derby DE7 3EY. During the last few years and months of the HSF he became noted for carrying an impressive camera around, mounted on the single pole, taking pictures, with or without permission. He was awarded the GSM (Malaya) and the Malaysian Service Medal. Letters of condolences can be sent to : Mrs Muriel Lebeter, The Old Post Office, Cholmondley, Bulkley, Malpas, Cheshire. Anyone wishing to contact Valerie is advised to email Lt Col Roger Stockton. Tony served as both Vice-Chair and a Governor of the West Of England School for Children of Little or No Sight for many years, his first son Douglas having had eye problems when small. It is with sadness that we report the death of 19039709 Cpl (possibly Sgt) Ernest William HOLLAND of Colchester, Essex, died on 8 July 2020 aged 90. He holds the GSM with NI clasp. Bugle at Officiants discretion. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of William 'Billy' Lainsbury who served with 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment. Barrie`s brothers George and Reginald both served in the Regiments. On completion of NITAT training, he deployed with the Battalion to Omagh where he took part in Operation Tantalus in May 1989. He was an accomplished guitarist and formed a band which provided much entertainment on board ship and in Jamaica where he served in HQ Coy as Ration storeman. John joined the 1st Battalion in Derna, Cyrenaica at the foot of Djebel Akhdar and became a Mortar Platoon Commander. Mick`s funeral will be on Wednesday 24February 13:00hrs at Worcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. In 1978 he was commissioned,and he was given a Quartermaster'scommission in 1980. He also served on numerous operational duties in Northern Ireland and in Bosnia, and was involved in major exercises in the USA, Canada, Jamaica and Jordan. The details of the wake will be released when known. When [he 1st Battalion re-formed,there was a delay in his return due to manning problems,but he eventually rejoined in Hong Kong as CSM of B Company in 1974. David is a Malaya Veteran and also a member of the Malayan Veterans Association. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. He is survived by his widow, Valerie and two daughters, Catherine and Patricia. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. A very thoughtful man with an engaging smile and armfuls of patience, he won over the most shirty NCOs and flustered officers. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. All are invited to join the family at the Nottingham Knight,Loughborough Rd, Ruddington, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG11 6LSafter the committal. Both he and Margaret are sorely missed. The family extends an invitation to attend the Church Service to their extended family, colleagues and veterans, including all those still serving in the Armed Forces (those in uniform would be most welcome), who wish to attend and remember Dougie. In 1998, he was joint leader of an Anglo-Indian team on the first successful ascent of Mt Tingchen Khan in the Indian Himalayas. In 1985 they emigrated to New Zealand where Hugh established a fruit distillery in Marlborough on South Island until the invasion of Iraq occurred when, by his own admission, he became politicised and began a blog heightening awareness of events and of ideas being advanced for the improvement of the global community's contribution to a better future. He served with the 1st Battalion in Iserlohn, BAOR and the West Indies. He was a NS man who served in Malaya in 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment andwas a strong supporter of the Regimental Association and a regular attender at the Reunion. In 1967 he won the trophy for the best WO/Sgt shot at the Battalion Shoot. Heserved in Nottingham with D Coy 4 WFR and when they weredisbandedTrevormoved toHQ Coy 3 WFR where he served until 12August 1996. On 12 April 1967 he went to the Old Post Office building at Canning Circus and Joined the 5th/8th Foresters. Philip was born in 1952and served with1 WFR from 1969 until he was discharged 8 August 1975. As a result he was the only regular officer in the Regiment to wear both the UK and UN Korean War medals. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Pte Geoffrey Carter Whittemore of Chaddesden, Derby who passed away on 9 December 2019. Ian was 60 years old and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year ago. Due to the Covid restrictionslimited family were allowed to attend the funeral however the familyintend to hold a small service of remembrance once the restrictions are lifted. Trevor served withD Coy until 24 June 1989 when the 1st and 2nd BtnThe Mercian Volunteers formed the 4th BtnWFR. On his release he joined the 7th Battalion in 1950 with C Company, Malvern. The funeral service is to take place at Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium, Warrens Lane, Beanacre Road, Beccles NR34 7XE at midday on Wednesday 24 June 2020. It is with great sadness that we inform youthat24619796 CSgt Darren Daz L GILDER of Nottingham, died on 7 July 2021 aged 56. A service of Remembrance will be held later. However,the first visit to the Battalionby HRH The Princess of Wales and his deep involvement in the Presentation of Colours,which required such vast,detailed planning covering the full spectrum of the Q world, were the highlights of these years and called for all his long experience and talents. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of24129576 L/Cpl Patrick Harvey on 30 April. He was a lifelong member of the WRA and in later years MVRA and a supporter of all things Regimental. He served with 1 WFR in Londonderry, Berlin, Ballykelly and Colchester. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. DE45 1QH, Captain Hugh Steadman died on 15 October in Blenheim, New Zealand, aged 79, after a long battle with cancer. The couple married at a regimental wedding in Berlin on 21 April 1973. We regret to announce the death on 14 July 2020 of Brigadier RG Silk CBE DL of Worcester aged 78. Derek was a lifelong supporter of Derby County and was believed to have been the oldest football supporter, going to almost every home game for 88 years, less the time he served during WWII. Keith attended school in Derby. 24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. NG18 5BJ. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. At the end of the war in May 1945, Barry was shipped to Panzer Barracks in Hamm, Germanybefore being demobbed at Herford and coming back home to work in the building trade. WO11 Served from 1947 - 1975 Served in Sherwood Foresters. Following deployment in Sarafand, he was sent to Italy to take part in the Italian Campaign. Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium , Derby. For his service to the TA and TAVR he was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal and the Territorial Decoration. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Hereford and Worcester in 1996. On joining 1 WFR he served in N Ireland and spent his last two years before discharge in 1977 as a QPSI with 1 Mercian. Funeral details to follow. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 10:15hrs. On retirement from the Army John took on directorships with Derbyshire Rural Community Council for over 20 years as well as being Commandant of the Derbyshire Cadet Battalion of WFR, a member of East Midlands TAVRA and the Derbyshire ABF Committee. For a view of his thoughts and ideas we recommend that you view his websitewww.khakispecs.com Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife Christine and his children, Daniel, Richard and Stephanie at 475 Brookby Road, Blenheim 7272, New Zealand or by email tochris@ntrance.co.nz. Dereks funeral will take place on Friday 10 September at 1300 hours at Town End Methodist Church, Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire SK23 0HZ, followed by a family cremation afterwards. 24276962 Roy W Pearson ( WFRA NEWSLETTER Volume 11 Issue 20 Update) who died on 12 April 2020 and not the 20th as published. He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. For those wishing to write in condolence his daughter Mandy Healey can be contacted at 8 Crowthorne Close, Rise Park, Nottingham NG5 5AP.The funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 13:30hrs. OBITUARY Private Richard Gleed-Owen of 5 (Mansfield) Platoon, F (Notts Home Service Force) Company 3WFR passed away peacefully on 18 Nov 20 surrounded by members of his family. RM G6AA9X - Captain John Westward of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters hosits a red jacket over their camp in Kuwait. He wasawarded an MBE for Gallantry whilst serving with RASC as 2Lt by saving the lives of Cypriots from drowning. WS14 9TJ. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. William Walters. He also worked as a general builder, Dave was very passionate about working on his allotment, when a lot of other people would have stopped Dave carried on and was working and gardening up until recently. Thank you everybody. Dave was a very valued member of Worcester Branch W.F.R.A. , Amber valley crematorium, Swanwick chapel, Derby Rd, Swanwick, It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 14400962 LCpl Rex Norman Gill TWEEDIE of Derby died on 24 March 2020 aged 95. He was wounded on 13 December 1916 at Foncqevillers. Jack was a member of Worcester Branch but in recent years due to his illness and disability he was unable to attend branch meetings. He was then seconded to the 3rd Bn The Kings African Rifles in Kenya during the Mau Mau emergency where he had two close shaves. A Memorial Service is planned for 2021. In retirement he took out a horse training license and enjoyed notable success in national hunt and on the flat from stables in the Cotswolds. He holds GSM Clasp Malaya and UN Cyprus. As they continued to advance Raweng tool a grenade from one of the wounded, withdrew the pin and held it up to keep them at bay until reinforcements arrived. OBITUARY Sgt Michael John (Bomber) Brown We regretto report the death of 23603595 Sgt Michael John (Bomber) Brown on 25 November aged 82. The Masonic Hall , High Street, Caergwrle . WO1 Served from 1958 - 1984 Served in Sherwood Foresters. After basic training at Norton Barracks he joined 1 Worc R in Iserlohn before sailing for Jamaica in early 1957. Ernesttransferred to the 1st Bn, The Sherwood Foresters from the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 25 October 1947 and served in the U.K. Malaya and Germany. It with regret that we inform you that Joseph Joe MANCELL of Chaddeston, Derby, died on 12 February 2021 aged 84. Funeral arrangements will be affected by the Covid-19 situation and the Chairman, Ted White, has extended our wish to be represented as much as possible in them, please. He has been QM(Tech) of 1 WFR,QM of 11 UDR,and eventually QM of the 1stBattalion. In civilian life Mick was director of his own business which was an automotive components company. There he converted to being a Regular,wasmade an Acting Lance Corporal,and was eventuallypostedto Malaya to join the 1stBattalion. It is with sadness that we notify you that 432312 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Frederick WALTER MBE MC* of Alderney, Channel Islands died on 28 June 2019 aged 91. 1985-11-60. He served as a Company Commander with 1st Battalion The Royal Hampshire Regiment from 1972 until 1973, which included a tour of duty in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, where, on patrol, he was shot and wounded suffering injuries that would be with him for the rest of his military service. Noel's funeral will take place on Friday 2October at 10.20hrs at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Donations welcome to Cystic Fibrosis Trust. In 1970 he joined the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF) where he was 2i/c of A Company of 1st Infantry Regiment before becoming GSO3 (Int) in HQ ADDF where he served until the mid 1970s. Many thanks, Jarvis Guest Guests Once recovered and fit for duties, Derek set off with other Sherwood Foresters, from Southampton, for the Far East however by the times the ship had reached Bombay, Singapore had fallen and the Bn received a signal to turn around go to the Suez Canal. We regret to announce the death of Datuk Awang Anak Raweng GC in Sarawak, Malaysia on 18 September 2020 aged 91, one of many Iban trackers employed by the army during the Malaya Emergency. The funeral for James is to be held on Tuesday 3 December at 12:30hrs at Aston-on-Trent Crematorium, Derby Road, Ashton-On-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. He was called to the Bar in 1958 and was appointed Queens Counsel in 1977. tour he was wounded in the foot by an IRA sniper. In August the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the regiment amalgamated and in 1956 John joined the 1st Bn The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment in Negri Sambilan, Peri and East Johore during operations against the Communist Terrorists (CT). The wake will be held at the Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL. Astwood Cemetery, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA. In his youth Barry spent many happy hours in Hagley Rambler Scouts, playing escape and evasion games in the grounds of Hagley Hall and he states that it was those days of learning to keep his head down that made him able to cope with the rigours of reconnaissance missions and so survive the war. Letters of condolence can be sent to Barrie`s widow (Angie who would like to pass on her thanks for all kind words and messages she has received). I regret to announce the death of 23251979 Cpl Hugh Tait at his home in South Africa on 1 February 2019 aged 83. The reorganisation of the Army at that time saw John move to the newly formed 1st Bn 2nd East Anglian Regiment before becoming the Staff Captain Q in HQ 12 Infantry Brigade in Osnabruck. Through that Association he keeps in touch with other Malaya Veterans. Government guidelines says this: Throughout his career, Earl served in Mainland UK, NI, Belize, Cyprus and Bosnia. On completion of the Staff Course he moved to 38 Group RAF as the GSO2(Para) until 1965 when he returned to the 1st Battalion in Colchester as a Company Commander in 19 Inf Bde, then, on conversion to a mechanised battalion, with 6th Armd Bde in Munster. Letters of condolence can be sent to Micks daughter:-, Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LW. He was posted to the Depot in Derby in 1952 before becoming the Adjutant of 5th Bn in Derby early in the following year. It even helped to save his life. BIRDSELL William Henry Corporal 4986009; 70th Bn. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michaels Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. He retired from the army in 1994 and worked as a school bursar for some years. It is with great sadness that we inform you that 23445136 Pte John Dennis HUCKVALE of Coventry died on 5 September 2020 aged 83. In Oct 1956 he joined 7 Worc R in Kidderminster then Dudley before transferring to 23 SAS (V) and rising to command A Sqn. It is with sadness that we inform you that Worcester branch member 24026891 L/Cpl Barrie Anthony SYMMONDS passed away peacefully at home on Monday 6July 2020. He served at Halesowen, Dudley and Kidderminster. The funeral of Major R A U Richards who died on 9 October will be held at 14:00 hours on 1 November 2021 at St Peter's Church, Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. Our condolences are with his wife, Karen, and family. Funeral details to follow. He discharged from the Army in November 1945 and worked in personnel and finance. Ian leaves behind his daughter, Rachel, grand-daughter Rosie and his friend Anna who was also like a daughter to him. Keith enlisted in the Sherwood foresters in 1966 and also served with 1WFR with the Inf Display Team and also tookpart in athletic competitions. Home Service Force. Mrs Margaret Plant. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. He then worked for the Council in Kent overseeing the award of contracts before being poached by a company bidding for contracts. Within this time the Battalion moved from Hong Kong to Ballykelly and then to Munster. He enlisted on 7 May 1959 and served in 1 Worc R in Minden, Gibraltar and Tobruk before being posted as a Sgt recruiter to Birmingham in 1968. LL12 9ET The wake will be held at the Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL. Funeral details will be announced later. Ian was 60 years old and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year ago. Until illness prevented him from doing so Bill was a regular attender at the Derby Branch Meetings. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. He holds theGSM NI, NATO Bosnia. Junewas adedicated branchmember and always accompanied her husband Derek on all Association events. Donations to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice, Andover. We knew it was going to be the last one so you can imagine how we felt. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. In the early 1990s he moved to Matterdale near Penrith and becamethe Chairman of the Army Benevolent Fund in Cumbria. The funeral of Raymond Leadbeaterwill be on Friday 06 March 2020 at 14:30 atPentre Bychan Crematorium,Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP. Tel: 01978 762 185, Iregret to announce the death ofPrivate 24924412 Neil Athol Hardy on 19 February aged 61. One of the first English officers killed, Frederick Dietrichsen, had married a Dublin woman, whilst another of the Sherwood Foresters involved in the heaviest fighting later commented that, "It was a glorious morning and Ireland After that he progressed into the building trade. In the new digital age, no bulky rolls of film were needed. Johns Funeral will be on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 15:00hrs in The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Trevor served with Recce Platoon in Malaya and Cyprus andholds the He served in the MMG and Recce Platoons of 1/Foresters. Dennis enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in May 1958 and discharged in 1960 and served in Malaya and Singapore. He was a lifelong member of the WRA and in later years MVRA and a supporter of all things Regimental. Further funeral details to follow. I am happy to cover all costs. He retired in 1987 but continued as a RO until 1997. Tony Wright was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 19 December 1958. On the 6th April 1812, as the English layed seige to the French Fortress of Badojoz, Wellington's '45th of Foot' stormed the tower. Derek was born in Bolsover, Derbyshire on 4 May 1947 and enlisted with the 1st Btn Sherwood Foresters at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire in September 1964 and trained at Lichfield. He finished his military career in Colwyn Bay with RRW as an MOD employee. WR3 75D. Peter was born on Christmas Day 1926. He was commissioned in 1986 and returned to 1 WFR as Asst Adjt. Association members and Standard Bearers are invited to attend and are asked to contact his son, Mr Alan Huckvale, onhucky999@yahoo.co.ukbeforehand. He is first mentioned in the Firm Magazine in 1948 as a cadet, when he was promoted to Cpl with D Company the 2nd Cadet Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment. Div HQ Lichfield, Cyprus, 1 WFR HQ Warminster, Berlin, Recruiting office Worcester and Finishing his service in Colchester in 1977. Ian worked for Young's Brewery in Wandsworth, London, and passed the TA Special Forces Selection; he was commissioned into The Artists' Rifles and served with 21 SAS (V). An address for letters of condolence will be published later. The young men of the Sherwood Foresters were not supposed to die on British soil. Mick was a dedicated member of Worcester branch and was very proud to represent the branch as bugler. The funeralwill take place on Monday 3 February at 15:00hrs. Members of the Mercian Regiment, both old and new, gather here on the day to pay their respects and meet up with comrades. SY14 8BP. He was a lifelong supporter of the regiment and the museum in Worcester. Edwin Ernest Berry. After nearly 90 years of British Army service, it merged with The Worcestershire Regiment in 1970. In Palestine, Derek was dealing with logistics and then found himself transferred to the Psychological Warfare branch of the Intelligence Corps. The couple featured on ITVs Love Your Garden in 2019. He transferred to the Worcestershire Regt during this tour and was then posted to the Depot at Norton Barracks as a training officer. After service in Korea he rejoined the recently reformed 2nd Battalion in October 1952 in Wuppertal and then moved to Celle in October 1953, commanding a Scout Platoon and then becoming 2 i/c C Company. During the Presentation of New Colours, as custodian,he brought the New Colours on to the Parade. When the 2nd Battalion disbanded in May 1955, Tony joined the 1st Battalion in Sennelager, as 2i/c C Coy before commanding the company for the autumn exercises. The lineage of the Sherwood Foresters is now continued by the 2nd Battalion, Mercian Regiment. We regret to report the death in London of Captain JA Mathias RAMC on 11 January 2021 aged 85. HERONCharles Alan Colin OBE:Colonel 48574 Colonel Colin Heron OBE of Killyleagh, County Down died on 17 July 2019. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. He discharged from the Army on 17 June 1999. It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8thFebruary 2021. The funeral for Daz Gilder will be held at 1315 hours on Thursday 29 July, at Bramcote Crematorium. We regret to report the death of Major R A U Richards of Cheltenham on 9 October 2021 aged 90. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. He returned to the Staff College as COS in August 1989 before promotion to Brigadier and appointment as Commander of 143 Brigade in Shrewsbury in January 1992. Funeral date and time: Thursday 23July, 14:00hrs. The funeral for James is to be held on Tuesday 3 December at 12:30hrs at Aston-on-Trent Crematorium, Derby Road, Ashton-On-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. On joining 1 WFR he served in N Ireland and spent his last two years before discharge in 1977 as a QPSI with 1 Mercian. Ian will travel on a bike hearse. Monday 10 February at 10:00hrs. Patrick was born in Chesterfield on 19 March 1950. Bernie was born on 3 April 1944 and enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Wolverhampton on 22November 1962 training at Depot, Prince of Wales Division. Ian was a recipient of the RBL Nottinghamshire County Meritorious Service Award, Notts County Standard Bearers Award and numerous branch awards for his service to the Poppy Appeal over the years. In 1998 John became the Honorary Colonel of 5th (Derbyshire Cadet) Bn WFR. Barry enlisted into the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment on 27/03/1961. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard. Worc`s In December 1961 he transferred to RARO and entered the recently formed Formula Junior Racing as he had an keen interest and significant skill in motor racing and rallying. St Marys Church, Marychurch Lane , Bucknall. Rex served with the 2/5th Bn Sherwood Foresters joining B Coy in N Africa in May 1943 before embarking with it for Italy in September where he took part in the Salerno Landings and other exploiting moves. Letters of condolence should be sent Malmo, Waingels Road, Twyford, READING, Berkshire RG10 0UA. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. In 1992, he deployed to the Falklands as part of the Resident Infantry Company, returning to Cyprus at the end of his tour. In civilian life Bernie was Landlord of the Trumpet Inn at Merstow Green, Evesham and the Severn View Hotel. FUNERAL DETAILS Family flowers only and donations will go to Ward 14, Glan Clwyd Hospital. In civilian life Peter worked as a plumbing and heating engineer. Funeral details will be announced later. When [he 1st Battalion re-formed,there was a delay in his return due to manning problems,but he eventually rejoined in Hong Kong as CSM of B Company in 1974. Prints. He served in UK, BAOR, Gibraltar, Tobruk and Northern Ireland. Bernie aged 76yrs passed away after a short illness at Worcester Royal Hospital on 23rdNovember 2020. The funeral of Major Martin Thomson who died on 30 September will be held at 1300 hours on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at the Charlton Park Crematorium, Andover SP11 0TA, followed by a light buffet at the Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden SP11 OHT, a short drive from the Crematorium. Details of his private funeral will follow. He served with A Company in Colchester and deployed with the battalion to Cyprus on Boxing Day 1963 during the Cyprus Crisis then moved with the Regiment to Munster in Germany in 1965 when they took up the role of a mechanised battalion. He served in Malaya, N Ireland and the UK. Standard bearers are welcome to attend. 369276 MAJOR PETER NOEL CHISHOLM Major Peter Chisholm sadly died on 11th October 2021 aged 94. Earl enlisted into the Army, on 6 August on 6 August 1975, as a Junior Drummer at Depot Lichfield. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the deathof Mrs Susan Ashworth, wife of Colonel SCH Ashworth OBE, (FORESTERS/WFR), In Lichfield on 4th April 2021. On completion of the Staff Course he moved to 38 Group RAF as the GSO2(Para) until 1965 when he returned to the 1st Battalion in Colchester as a Company Commander in 19 Inf Bde, then, on conversion to a mechanised battalion, with 6th Armd Bde in Munster. He enlisted with the Sherwood Foresters on 4 August 1967 and served with C Coy. All, including Standard Bearers, are welcome to attend the church service. Two memorial stones have been erected on the nearby pathway in memory of Brigadier J H M Hacket (1912-1985), a former Colonel of the Sherwood Foresters, and Colonel S L A Carter (1912-1999), a former President of The Sherwood Foresters Association. Keith attended school in Derby. He served as a very conscientious Colonel of the Regiment from 1992-97. A823 Squire Buckley Liddiard of New Mills, died from his wounds, 29th June 1915, aged 19. Donation form - Winter Appeal | Ashgate Hospicecare. The addresses for any correspondence are as follows:Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. Lees funeral will be held on Monday 9thAugust at 1140hrs. For those unable to attend in person, a live Webcast of the funeral can be accessed as follows; https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view. Having been called up for national service in The Worcestershire Regt in 1955 he signed on for 3 years in order to join 1 Worc R on its tour in the West Indies. Peter was discharged late 1959. 3. Glen joinedthe ACC Regular Army in 1968, before joining 3WFR in 1975 - 76. No Bugle or Standard required. It is with great sadnessthat I inform you of the death of Mr Barry Freeman on 4th January 2021. In early 1940, Jack rejoined the Bn in Hucknall and went with them to the East coast of Scotland and then Doncaster before moving to Edinburgh for driver training and rejoining the Bn in Norfolk where he also learnt to ride motorbikes . Michael attended the Machine Gun Course at Netheravon 30 October 1961 "C" Passed Dr Cadre at Palace Barracks.

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