Dougie served in the Staffordshire Regiment TA and the Mercian Volunteers. He was commissioned in November 1973 and as Quartermaster, marched the 1stBn out of Wavell Barracks in Berlin in early 1986 and into Lucknow Barracks Tidworth. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24095821 Lance Corporal Keith (Bopper) Arthur Footitt who passed away on 25 February aged 71. Major L A Preston. In 1969 he was posted back to the Battalion as CSM of A Company and went with the Company to Belfast in August 1969 for their first Northern Ireland Emergency Tour. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. He was demobilised in December 1957 having extended his service during the Suez Crisis. Letters of condolence can be sent to:- David`s son. It is with sadness that I inform you that 23250887 L/Cpl Bill Dakin of the Derby Branch WFRA and who served with 1st Btn Foresters passed away on 18 July 2019. If any Standard Bearer is able to attend, it is requested that they contact Maj Gary Spencer (details above) Reception DE22 4NH. After training at the Arabic Language School in Aden John joined the Northern Frontier Regiment of the Sultan's Armed Forces in May 1964. Dennis enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in May 1958 and discharged in 1960 and served in Malaya and Singapore. 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. A private family funeral will be held on a date as yet to be confirmed. FUNERAL DETAILS It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs June Bradshaw who passed away on 14 August. 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. MAJOR TONY THRES Peterborough Crematorium, Mowbray Rd, Peterborough PE6 7JE. Johns Funeral will be on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 15:00hrs in The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. After basic training at Norton Barracks he joined 1 Worc R in Iserlohn before sailing for Jamaica in early 1957. 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. 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. T497452 Pte (Driver) John "Jack"Parrott was born in Sheffield and joined the local Territorial Army in June of 1939 and signed up as a regular soldier, with 2nd Bn The Sherwood Foresters, the day after WWII was declared. Marching the leafy streets In 1994, Margaret and Rex founded the NHS Retirement Fellowship, a thriving community of some 140 members with friendship, support and activities at its heart. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. His citation stated The coolness, fortitude and offensive spirit displayed by Awang Anak Raweng were of the highest order. In 2016 he was awarded the highest honour that the French Government can bestow on a soldier The Chevalier National Order of the Legion of Honour for recognition of his part in the Liberation of France and for his efforts and impact as a British soldier in the alleviation of France from German occupation. They married in 1950, had one daughter and later moved to Stourport. Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) in the WO11 Served from 1947 - 1975 Served in Sherwood Foresters. All association members and Standard Bearers are invited.If anyone has any further information on James military career, they are requested to send it to RHQ Nottingham and the Assistant Regimental Secretary will pass it onto the family. The Sherwood Foresters Stories from 1916 Death Notices | Worcester News The wake will be held at the Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. Further details will follow in due course. Fred enlisted in 1965 and served with C Coy 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters in Colchester, Munster and Minden. The funeral of Raymond Leadbeaterwill be on Friday 06 March 2020 at 14:30 atPentre Bychan Crematorium,Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of WO2 Glen Wilkinson. It is with sadness that we report the death on 17thJuly 2020 aged 82 of Colonel Michael Stewart Cheetham MBE. The Sherwood Foresters - A Century of Soldiering Joy was a keen supporter of all Brigadier Edward's military activities in the 8th and 5/8th Sherwood Foresters, the Mercian Volunteers and 3WFR, as well as her own charitable work and crucial support to him in his year as Derbyshire High Sheriff. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. Walterwas aNational Service Soldier and did his basic training with the South Staffordshire Regiment at Whittington Barracks, and was then transferred to the First Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment and posted to Chester and subsequently on to Malaya, where he served with B company. No grandchildren or other attendees. 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). The funeral of Brigadier Tony Wright will take place on Wednesday 5 August. Due to Covid restrictions details will be confirmed as soon as possible. Denniswas chairman of a committee of Malaya veterans who funded the installation of a plaque in Worcester Cathedral and organised a service there in 2000 to commemorate those members of the battalion who died during the tour in Malaya. He rejoined the 1st Battalion in Egypt and Cyrenaica in 1952 and was then posted as Staff Captain (A) in HQ 16 Para Bde in Egypt. In civilian life Peter worked as a plumbing and heating engineer. Keith attended school in Derby. In recent years Ian had been a key member of the WFRA Worksop branch and, as the reserve standard bearer carried out many duties at various ceremonies, memorials and funerals. John Atkins. In 1976 he was involved in the Tickell Committee, the Army Manpower Review before ending his Regular Army career with 5th Bn the Royal Anglian Regiment as their Training Major. Cards and letters of condolence should be sent to:Mrs Mada Dakin, 39 Victory Road, Allenton, Derby. Glen joinedthe ACC Regular Army in 1968, before joining 3WFR in 1975 - 76. Pictures of the disbanded Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Flowers It is with regret that we inform you that 481136 Major David Collins died on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at Alexandra Hospital Redditch, after a long illness. After Lee was discharged he took up employment with the NHS Northern Devon Heath Care Trust. Philip was born on 13 July 1949 and enlisted with the 1st Mercian Volunteers on 31 October 1967 and served with D (Foresters) Coy, Triumph Road, Nottingham as RegimentalSignaller until 30 October 1979. His funeral has taken place. Edwin Ernest Berry. Ted enlisted into 1stBn The Royal Hampshire Regiment on 9thFebruary 1955 and served in Malaya, Germany, UK and the West Indies. He joined whilst stationed at Norton barracks for the sum of one shilling of which he paid to Sgt Bell. 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 I inform you of the death of 24245200 Cpl Melvin Speed who died on 12 April 2020 aged 76. In 1967 he was posted to IJLB Oswestry as an adventure training instructor and then, after e brief spell back in 1 Foresters, he became a recruiter at ACIO Derby. He had been suffering from cancer of the oesophagus for some months and having treatment in visits and stays in hospital. He served in Malaya, N Ireland and the UK. He was the first . He joined the battalion in Malaya towards the end of the Malayan Emergency and was with them when they moved to Singapore as the Garrison Battalion. The funeral of Jack will take place on Tuesday 5 May and due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance is limited to those invited by the family . Contact is Mrs Ann Wooddisse, Undercliffe, 8 East Cross Street, Kirton on Lindsey, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4DT, The family would be most grateful if people wishing to be at the funeral let them know if they are attending by email toPeter.Dennis102@mod.gov.uk. He himself donated some of the materials and gave his time freely. In 1967 he returned to the now renamed 2nd Bn The Royal Anglian Regiment as a Company Commander. We regret to report the death in London of Captain JA Mathias RAMC on 11 January 2021 aged 85. Williamwas also at the Battle of Arnhem and to avoid capture by the enemy he swam the Rhine as there was ashortage of boats to evacuate the troops. Anyone with any other information regarding Joes military career is asked to contact RHQ Mercian who will pass it onto the family. 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. Jack was born in Pershore on the 4September 1936. DE7 6ES Glen's family have requestedStandard bearers. Towards the end of this time, Derek was injured as a result of an unfortunate accident and missed his initial posting to the Far East with the Bn. BIRDSELL William Henry Corporal 4986009; 70th Bn. A web link will be available nearer the date. Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. Standards and members welcome to line route into Crematorium being socially distanced. Association Standards and members welcome. He served with 1 WFR in Londonderry, Berlin, Ballykelly and Colchester. When the Battalion was reduced to'Minden Company, he was posted to the DERR,along with W02 (RQMS) Blake,W02 Wheeler and Drum Major Ferris. Gordon was born in Appleshaw Hampshire on 10 September 1919and enlisted in Leeds on17 January 1940. Members who served with The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. We regret to announce the death of the Rev PAR Hammersley of Tarrington Hereford on 9 June 2020 aged 84. He served in Malaya, N Ireland and the UK. After Ex Pond Jump in Canada Tony moved to the Depot at Lichfield as OC Junior Soldiers Company. They are part of the hidden story of a conflict lost in the chaos of the First World War. 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. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. He discharged from the Army on 22 June 1973. For Free. He was commissioned in 1986 and returned to 1 WFR as Asst Adjt. Following leaving the Army, Daz was employed as a SeniorNeighbourhoodWarden with Gedling Borough Council. He was the was a staunch supporter of the Mercian Regiment, a Regimental Council Member and the Regimental lead for the Bns Corps of Drums. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th). Anthony was born on 22 September 1968 and Enlisted with 1WFR in 1985 and left in 1989. The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. After the War he served with the Royal Artillery TA at Kingsway, Derby. As both he and his company commander had served in Malaya they were able to talk on the radio net in Malay, which not only confused the Russians but also their higher HQ! On promotion to C/Sgt he became Chief Clerk of 1 Staffords then at S of Infantry. The details of the wake will be released when known. He finished his military career as the Quartermaster at Staff College in Camberley, having been the QM at the Depot in Lichfield beforehand. He was also well known for visiting local hospitals and singing hymns to the patients as he toured the wards. 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. GIBRALTAR 5OTH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OCT 2015, GIBRALTAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 3RD OCT, 25. The photo above shows John with Sheik Nasser bin Abdulla al Awani, premier Sheik on the Jebel Akhdar at Saiq. 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. It is with deep regret that I have to inform you ofthe passing ofCpl Peter Cotterell on Wednesday 27October 2021. The remaining members of the first section took cover off the track except Hughes who was unable to move. Jason Crump. After nearly 90 years of British Army service, it merged with The Worcestershire Regiment in 1970. He then served in the 7th Battalion until 1961. Tony was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon by then Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Morley in 1991. OBITUARIES 05/07/ 2019 to 14/01/2022, 20. Major M C Thompson. Junehad also been an associate member of the Malay Veterans. refused the offer of morphine. As Chair of the Mercian Regimental Association, he worked hard at bringing together the antecedent associations to safeguard their longevity. He is survived by his widow, Valerie and two daughters, Catherine and Patricia. Post-command Tony served as AAG/COS at HQ The Prince of Wales Division in Lichfield then again as a Grade 1 Staff Officer in Operational Requirements before promotion to Colonel in June 1986 when he became the Project Manager for Infantry Weapons, a role which included the development of the SA80 rifle. He joined the battalion in mid-1959 as a Platoon Commander in Malaya towards the end of the emergency and was promoted to Lieutenant in December 1960 when the battalion had moved to become the Garrison Battalion in Singapore. Mick with his easy going and pleasant personality will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Dougie served in the Staffordshire Regiment TA and the Mercian Volunteers. There followed a period at the Defence NBC Centre at Winterbourne Gunner as an instructor, then as Adjutant of the Sennelager Training Centre before Peter became the Training Major of 3 Armd Div and Sig Regt in Korbecke, near Soest in February 1979. In 1956 he joined the 1st Battalion Sierra Leone Regiment as a company 2i/c before becoming Adjutant of the regiment and then moving to HQ Sierra Leone Military Forces as SO 3 G2/G3. WR3 8LW, It is with sadness that we inform you that 24068896 Pte Michael (Mick) Stanley Graham aged 73 years of Worcester died on Monday 1February 2021 after a short illness. He was a very proud and articulate man with a dry sense of humour who spent his life protecting and caring for others. Philwill be sadly missed. As previously notified Captain WJH Swainson of Chagford, Devon died on 10 February 2021 aged 86. FUNERAL DETAILS. It is with sadness that I report the death of 23700992 LCpl John Desmond Harper of Chesterfield who died on 25 August 2020 aged 81. In Palestine, Derek was dealing with logistics and then found himself transferred to the Psychological Warfare branch of the Intelligence Corps. So please be aware that any other members of WFRA will likely only be able to line the route in the crematorium or be outside the chapel at the crematorium. Noel served with the Sherwood Foresters as an MT driver in the 1960's and was a keen boxer and all round colourful character who was occasionally known to keep the RP staff busy. It is believed that he then moved to the Suffolk Regiment and the Duke of Cornwall Regiment and would have been promoted to Major during this time. Having attended many courses,he was nicknamed the course NCO of the Battalion. It is with regret that we inform you of the death of 23352937 LCpl Gerald Thomas Healey of Nottingham who died on 26 November 2019 aged 81. At the end of the course he was posted there to be an instructor,and remained at Brecon as a W02 until 1969. In April 1951 two sections of D Coy 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment were in the jungle when the leading section came under heavy automatic fire, killing Pte N Dykes and Cpl B Stanton and wounding Raweng, Ptes G Hughes and W Payne. View Sherwood obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Sherwood, Oregon, updated regularly throughout the day with . He served as MA to the C-in-c BAOR from July 1984 followed by a short tour as a DS at the Staff College before promotion to Colonel and appointment as COS NI where he was awarded the CBE. Hugh was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he won the prize for Russian Studies, into the Sherwood Foresters in December 1960. In July 1979 he took over as CO 1WFR as the battalion moved from Colchester to Hemer to become a mechanised battalion within 3rd Armoured Division. He was wounded on 13 December 1916 at Foncqevillers. Funeral details to follow. WR Waite Sherwood Foresters . He was awarded the National Service Medal and GSM and later the Pingat medal. 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. Hugh also served as aCaptain with London Scottish from 1963 to 1968. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. There he was nicknamed"Special K". He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. Bugle and Standards only. Funeral date and time: Thursday 23July, 14:00hrs. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Major Mark H L FARRANT on 19 February 2021 aged 94. Williamwas also at the Battle of Arnhem and to avoid capture by the enemy he swam the Rhine as there was ashortage of boats to evacuate the troops. . Jack`s funeral will be on Wednesday 3March 14:30hrs at Worcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. He was also assigned duties as part of Recce and River Patrols, all in contact with German fire. We regret to report the death of Captain WJH Swainson of theWorcestershire Regimentwho passed away on 10 February 2021. He joined 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Cyprus where he took part in the Suez Landings in May 1956. John became OC Training Wing of 1 R Lincolns in Minden in 1958, then OC HQ Company. On the re organisation of the TA in 1967 into the TAVRA he transferred to the Staffordshire Territorials TAVRA111 and was based at Rugeley. On arrival he said he intended to visit the inmates dinner but the RSM advised him not to in case there was a riot. Mike joined the Army Cadet Force in Belper at the age of 13 and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant into Derbyshire Army Cadets on 29thJune 1973.
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