A Thanksgiving Service in First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church on Monday 22nd July, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. He left the Army in 1969 prior to amalgamation and served with the Abu Dhabi Defence Force before being employed by Carreras Rothmans as the company representative for the Gulf region. Family flowers only and donations will go to Ward 14, Glan Clwyd Hospital. Dave was awarded the GSM Malaya Medal. Members of The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment | Forces We regret to report the death of Captain WJH Swainson of theWorcestershire Regimentwho passed away on 10 February 2021. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24252201 Private Philip S Jolly aged 68. He then served in the 7th Battalion until 1961. Neilwas born in Kingston upon Hull on 31 December 1958. and then worked at GCHQ as a RO until retiring in 1995. The Church Service will be held at St Modwen Church, Market Place, Burton on Trent, DE14 1HB on Friday 1stNovember 2019 at 1430hrs. Details of his funeral will follow. Flowers He then worked for the Council in Kent overseeing the award of contracts before being poached by a company bidding for contracts. Inmid-1965 he rejoined the 1st Bn in Munster in their new role as a Mechanised Battalion within 6 Mech Bde as the Battalion Second in Command and saw the change from Humber AFV1611s to the then new AFV432. In 1966 a new course appeared,which was soon to be feared by senior NCOs-Brecon. He holds theGSM NI, NATO Bosnia. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. He was discharged on 6 November 1989. The family have expressed that all are welcome to attend. 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. After training at the Arabic Language School in Aden John joined the Northern Frontier Regiment of the Sultan's Armed Forces in May 1964. In 1967 he returned to the now renamed 2nd Bn The Royal Anglian Regiment as a Company Commander. The funeral of Trevor Wolley will take place at 15:30hrs on Monday 29 June. After the War he served with the Royal Artillery TA at Kingsway, Derby. Hugh also served as aCaptain with London Scottish from 1963 to 1968. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. He bought a motorbike (Norton16H) and joined a local church club at St Saviours Hagley, where he met his wife Brenda. OBITUARIES. This can be made on the day or by sending a cheque to the chosen charity to LD & a Tideswell Funeral Directors, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire SK117 8DH, OBITUARY It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of 23646858 Pte Raymond Ray WILSON of South Normanton, on 4 August 2021, aged 83. It is with sadness that we report the death of 23951162 C/Sgt Bernard 'Bernie' Montgomery Horton. Further details will be published when they are available. Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium , Derby. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment was in infantry regiment, raised in 1970 through the joining of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. Due to covid restrictions Association members are invited to attend socially distanced outside chapel . The family have requested this does not go on facebook. Derek was a keen boxer and was a member of the Btn boxing team He was discharged in1967. Johns Funeral will be on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 15:00hrs in The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michaels Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. 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. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. It is with great sadness that we inform you that 23445136 Pte John Dennis HUCKVALE of Coventry died on 5 September 2020 aged 83. [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. He appears on the Malaya medal Roll and was a awarded a General Service Medal with the Malaya Clasp. The funeral will be held at 10:00 hours on Tuesday 5 November at Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE We regret to report the death on 26 November 2021 of Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE of Worcester aged 96. It reads:- He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Hereford and Worcester in 1996. 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. Jack was born in Pershore on the 4September 1936. Tony served with the Sherwood Foresters in Borneo and Malaya between 1964 & 1966 and with A Coy in Munster. They married in 1950, had one daughter and later moved to Stourport. 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. He returned to 1WFR as a Platoon Comd and then Coy 2i/c before taking over as Operations Officer for the Ballykelly tour. At the dedication ceremony David proudly carried a standard. 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. Trevor served withD Coy until 24 June 1989 when the 1st and 2nd BtnThe Mercian Volunteers formed the 4th BtnWFR. He joined the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters on promotion to Lt in Goslar in April 1949 as a Pl Comd. Both he and Margaret are sorely missed. We have been looking at . His funeral will take placeon Friday 7 August 2020 in Colchester but it is a private family funeral with restricted numbers due toCOVID-19. It with sadness that we inform you of the death of 485743 Colonel Charles Alan Colin HERON O.B.E. On the parade he was a supernumerary Sergeant of No 4 Guard and rememberedthe occasion well. He was the first . She has been a stalwart member of Chesterfield branch and gave her valued support , even through a long illness. Ian was an active member of the Manchester MAG, (an action group for motorcyclists), as well as an active member of the Riders Branch of the Royal British Legion. Letters of condolence can be sent to his daughter: Letters of condolence should be sent Malmo, Waingels Road, Twyford, READING, Berkshire RG10 0UA. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. Any enquiries should be directed to A Wass Funeral Directors, 8 Priestsic Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4EB. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. He joined the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Germany as a Platoon Commander then became a Brigade Intelligence Officer with 31 Inf Bde in 1951. A Memorial Service is planned for 2021. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of William 'Billy' Lainsbury who served with 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment. 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. Disposition. It is believed that he served until the 1960s when he was discharged after losing the majority of his hearing in a live fire accident when he was OC of a Weapons Support Company in either Bovington or Warminster. His father joined the regiment before WW1 and commanded the 1st Battalion 1935-39. He was a natural linguist and well suited to the role. On completion of NITAT training, he deployed with the Battalion to Omagh where he took part in Operation Tantalus in May 1989. Please forward any photos to the editor, newsletter@stand-firm-strike-hard.org.uk. During his time at the Worksop branch he served as Deputy Standard Bearer, then moved to Branch Standard Bearer. Serving in D Coy Jack saw service in Islon Germany. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. Heserved in Nottingham with D Coy 4 WFR and when they weredisbandedTrevormoved toHQ Coy 3 WFR where he served until 12August 1996. Having been the best recruit of his intake in 1955, he became the best NCO of the 7thUS Army NCO Academy,where he won the General Patton award for excellence and was elected the Distinguished Graduate,after which hewas named"The Brain"by the soldiers. Returning to England in 1950, Rex had a career in purchasing in the motor trade until he retired. 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. Dennis enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in May 1958 and discharged in 1960 and served in Malaya and Singapore. When in 1972 the Adjutant General expressed concern about ill-discipline at MCTC and demanded the appointment as Commandant of a good regimental officer he was selected for the post. WR Waite served with the Sherwood Foresters British Army. Derbyshire. He had that wonderful ability to motivate others to succeed with his endeavours. Peter was also the chairman of the Rugeley branch of the WFRA. Glen was CSM with A Coy and E Coy before becoming WO2 RRTT. He had many close calls, being injured twice, and lost many friends, but made many as well. Barry was born in Birmingham on 06/02/1942 . He was commissioned in 1979 and served successively in 1 Staffords, POW Depot Crickhowell, as OC EL Wing JIB Shornclife and as Chief Instructor Cadet Training Centre before retiring from the army in 1989. Following the Options For Change Defence Review, Ian attended and passed the All Arms Commando course in UK but decided not to transfer to the Royal Marines; he left the Regular Army on 12thJune 1993. Throughout his career, Earl served in Mainland UK, NI, Belize, Cyprus and Bosnia. Steve i notice you have a particular connection with 9thBn Sherwood Foresters. Ted enlisted into 1stBn The Royal Hampshire Regiment on 9thFebruary 1955 and served in Malaya, Germany, UK and the West Indies. It is in memory to 'All Ranks of the Worcestershire Regiment Who Served Their Country at Home and Overseas' He put in the foundation base, laid the blue brick edging, bedded in the stone and erected the surrounding posts and bars. , Amber valley crematorium, Swanwick chapel, Derby Rd, Swanwick, Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Ln, Derby. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. Further details to follow. In civilian life Barry worked at Headway, Aquired Brain Injury Unit and in his spare time he enjoyed amateur dramatics. Contact is Mrs Ann Wooddisse, Undercliffe, 8 East Cross Street, Kirton on Lindsey, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4DTThe 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. Colonel of. View this object Men of the Sherwood Foresters advancing on the Western Front, 1917 He served Malaya, Singapore and Cyprus and holds GSM clasp Malaya, UN Cyprus medal. After the war he became a State Registered Nurse before being appointed General Manager of The Victoria Hospital until he retired. Daz was discharged on 16 November 2004 after a full career. OBITUARIES Sherwood Foresters until 1965 After leavinp the Army he administrative secretary of the National Council Social Service for seven years. Standards, Bugle and members welcome. Standards and members welcome to line route into Crematorium being socially distanced. NG18 5BJ. In early 1969 he married Ann in Dublin and was then posted to HQ Dhekalia Area NEARELF in Cyprus as a GSO2. Family flowers only. 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. Glen joinedthe ACC Regular Army in 1968, before joining 3WFR in 1975 - 76. He was the first . Had he been enlisted in the army he would have been eligible for the VC. He attended the Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Course in Dhekelia. Colin was then appointed 2i/c 1WFR from 1984 to 1985 before taking Command of 1 Mercian Volunteers in Wolverhampton until 1988. He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. He finished his military career as the Quartermaster at Staff College in Camberley, having been the QM at the Depot in Lichfield beforehand. Dave`s funeral will be held at 14:30hrs on Monday 22February 2021 at All Saints Church, Hollybush, Castlemorton, HR8 1EX. He was a stalwart and dedicated member of ourBranch And Kidderminster Branch of W.F.R.A. Francis was called up for National Service on 2 February 1952 and served with 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in Derna until discharge on 4 February 1954. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. Donations welcome to Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Michael's funeral is to be held on Friday 6 March 2020 at 09.40hrs,Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Ln, Derby. He was evacuated to UK in September and after further time in hospital was posted as ADC to General Gale, C-in-C BAOR in 1953. Ted Kimberleywas promoted Sergeant on Minden Day 1963, the day the 1stBattalion received New Colours in Munster. The family have requested representatives from the Association top attend the funeral which will be held in Eastbourne. It is with great sadness that we inform thatL/Cpl Noel Turner passed away on September 9th at the Derby Royal Hospital following a brief illness. Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Rd, Mansfield. In 1998 John became the Honorary Colonel of 5th (Derbyshire Cadet) Bn WFR. His funeral took place on 19 August at Amber Valley Crematorium. After basic training at Norton Barracks he joined 1 Worc R in Iserlohn before sailing for Jamaica in early 1957. Their names are not remembered on any monument, their deaths unrecorded in the official war records, their sacrifice forgotten. During Mick`s service he was in the Regimental shooting team which saw success at Bisley.