Walter was discharged on 7 December 1951. 24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. After leaving the Army, Tony was Head of a Leonard Cheshire Foundation Home for several years. By 1987 he was only one of three soldiers still serving from those daysof the EmergencyinMalaya. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Major Mark H L FARRANT on 19 February 2021 aged 94. There he was nicknamed"Special K". Junewas adedicated branchmember and always accompanied her husband Derek on all Association events. On the parade he was a supernumerary Sergeant of No 4 Guard and rememberedthe occasion well. Mo will be remembered for her support of the branch and for her baking, especially the mince pies at Christmas. He left the army following his National Service in 1961 and was later recalled to deploy to Burma and then stood down. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. 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 played cricket, rugby and boxed for the Bn.Funeral details to follow. The Worcesters became part of the 43rdWessex Light Infantry Division and Barry was given an American Half Track vehicle to drive Despite delays, on 16thJune the 1stBattalion Worcestershire Regiment departed from England, but due to bad weather they did not arrive in Normandy until 22ndJune, at Mont Fleury Juno Beach and Barry; off loaded along with Canadian units; drove onto the beach even though being partly submerged and facing German fire. It is with regret that we announce the death of 4979330 Sgt Gordon Sugg who passed away on 17 June aged 100. As previously notified Captain WJH Swainson of Chagford, Devon died on 10 February 2021 aged 86. Heserved April 1965 at Mons Officer Cadet School as a Pte was with Battalion in Muster Germany 1966-67. Brigadier Antony (Tony) Peter Wright MBE died 18th July 2020 aged 81. 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. Standard Bearers, Bugler & Association Members and friends arewelcome to attend. For Free. During Bernie`s service he passed courses in Driving, Unit Projectionist, JNCO Skill at Arms, Plt Sgts Course. Born on 12thApril 1967, Ian was granted a SSC in WFR on 11thApril 1987 joining C Company at Oakington Barracks, Cambridge. 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. June, predeceased Peter in August 2014. Letters of condolence may be sent to Peter's daughter - Mrs Fiona Cross, 24 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AG. He discharged from the Army on 22 June 1973. He was a member of the Battalion contingent at the Territorial Army Silver Jubilee parade in London. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. Ian leaves behind his daughter, Rachel, grand-daughter Rosie and his friend Anna who was also like a daughter to him. FUNERAL DETAILS His address if you with to send condolences isLes@skynet4595.myzen.co.uk. In retirement he remained very fit until contracting COVID from which he died. Tony's funeral will be held on Monday 6 April at 15.30hrs Bugle at Officiants discretion. 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. Jim saw service at B.A.O.R. He had started to branch out and was running expeditions in Belize, Jordan and the Oman. After 9 months with the battalion he volunteered for and was posted to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and disembarked in Korea in the summer of 1950 for 18 months as part of 29 Brigade. Funeral details to follow. He joined 1 WFR in 1971 and served in Warminster, N Ireland, Berlin and Ballykelly, as OC 13 AYT, then Colchester and Belize. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. He was then posted to Beaconsfield as OIC the AMIC Wing. Mick with his easy going and pleasant personality will be sorely missed by all who knew him. HERONCharles Alan Colin OBE:Colonel 48574 Colonel Colin Heron OBE of Killyleagh, County Down died on 17 July 2019. John joined the 1st Battalion in Derna, Cyrenaica at the foot of Djebel Akhdar and became a Mortar Platoon Commander. John became OC Training Wing of 1 R Lincolns in Minden in 1958, then OC HQ Company. The next year he was promoted to RSM,and he remained in that appointment until 1978. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. On amalgamation in 1970 he undertook several training appointments then became Garrison Commander in HQ Northern Ireland before ending his career as a Company Commander at REME HQ Arborfield. A Memorial Service is planned for 2021. 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. Div HQ Lichfield, Cyprus, 1 WFR HQ Warminster, Berlin, Recruiting office Worcester and Finishing his service in Colchester in 1977. Mick was discharged from the Worcestershire Regiment in March 1969. 2,025 likes. Throughout his career David never had problems, only interesting situations which with a little thought could be solved! Keeley Jayne Fuller32 Cairns Street, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 2UW. There will beproceedings afterwards but details areyet to be finalised. He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. 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. He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. Standard bearers are welcome to attend. He attended Officer Training at Eaton Hall in August 1952 and was commissioned into the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in December 1952, the regiment his father, Major Ralph Wooddisse had served in before him. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. He was a widely respected CO of 1 Worc R in Gibraltar and Bulford 1966-69 followed by two years as SO1 APRE. 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. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. He holds the GSM with NI clasp. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. Archives. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. His daughter has stated that this will be his final ride and if anyone wants to join the ride to give him a final send-off; he would love that. Gerald (Aussie) enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in the 1950's and served with it in UK, BAOR, Malaysia, Cyprus and NI until transferring to the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment in 1970. 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). Her lively personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Resource includes background on the regiment's history, uniforms and equipment, timeline, activities and information card for each item. Operational, Mainline Certified. The Vale Crematorium, Evesham Rd, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR. This led to his transfer to the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) in 1941 and his becoming a Despatch Rider. Bi-metal badge in the form of a Maltese cross with ball-tipped ends to the cleft arms surmounted by an Imperial (King's) crown. 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. Fred Roberts, Sherwood Foresters Remembered Today: 1165 Driver HEM RAJ 258th Coy. It reads:- ST2 9BJ, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of WO2 Glen Wilkinson. He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. Hawford Lock Cottage,hawford Lock Lane, Worcester. . The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. 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. The funeral of Bill Dakin will take place at St Edmunds Church,33 Sinfin Ave, Allenton, Derby DE24 9JA,on Monday 5 August 2019 at 13.00hrs Following the church service Bill will be taken to Nottingham Road Cemetery for burial. Mo Passed away at home. IF THERE ARE GUYS THAT WOULD LIKE TO ADD THERE PICS TO THE SITE, BUT YOU HAVE NO SCANNER TO DO IT, YOU CAN SEND THEM TO ME I WILL RETURN THEM IMMEDIATELY. 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. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 10:15hrs. This became A Company, 2ndBattalion Mercian Volunteers which eventually had a NATO role. While in 1 Worc R he represented the bn at athletics and rugby and in Jamaica at polo. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Barbara Cheetham, 7 Dale Road, Stanley, Derby DE7 3EY. Gordon was born in Appleshaw Hampshire on 10 September 1919and enlisted in Leeds on17 January 1940. [1] He was educated at a preparatory school in East Grinstead, Surrey, and later at Sherborne School, Dorset, which he attended from September 1905 to July 1910. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24721794 L/Cpl Anthony Dolby. It is with great sadnessthat I inform you of the death of Mr Barry Freeman on 4th January 2021. The funeralwill take place on Monday 3 February at 15:00hrs. Patrick also served with 3WFR and was discharged on 12 April 1991. It is with regret that we inform you of the death of 4986394 Pte James Neville Hattonof Spondon, Derby who died on 11 November 2019 aged 95. 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. Please attendas friends, this was Doug's wishes. They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. He first enlisted into the Royal Navy when war broke out but then transferred to the Army, then on completion of training he was posted to the Sherwood Foresters. 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. This cadre was formed to provide the basis of a new unit if the need arose, and indeed it did arise on the expansion of TAVR and the formation of Light Infantry & Mercian Volunteers in 1971. Mick was born in Bromsgrove on the 26June 1947. 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. It was Glen's wish for all men to wear pink ties. Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. He enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in October 1965. He is shown in Forester Vol VI No 3 October 1966 as being part of the1st Bn Party of Ten who went to Albert in France for the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme,his grandfather Private Ernest Leader took part in the Battle. It is with sadness that we inform you that 23117799 Pte Jack Smith of Prince Rupert Rd Worcester recently passed away.
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