Donald served for 22 years and was discharged in 1969. Mdnec, Chomutov District, st nad Labem Region, Czech Republic DPM camo cotton brassard, with epaulette loop and green velcro fastening. He was a very fine shot returning to Bisley for many years and being a member of the TA50. He was also the engine room for the Regimental Football Team where he became Team Captain, a position he relished. His funeral will take place at 11:00hrs on Friday 21stJanuary 2022 at St Lukes Church, Church Street, Langold S81 9NW. Firm. Letters of condolence should be sent to Robin's step-son: Mr Toby Berridge, Richmond House, Gedgrave, Suffolk IP12 2BU or 07932 725133 orfionaberridge@btinternet.com. [3] Since 1912 successive Dukes of Devonshire have traditionally selected a Swaledale Ram from their Chatsworth Park flock and presented it to the regiment. Colour photolithograph after Terence Cuneo, 1972; published by Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. A dark green lanyard WFR is worn from the right shoulder. 8 Dress beret. After a short spell as a trooper in XII Lancers he entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1949 and gained a Regular Commission into the Worcestershire Regiment on 22ndJuly 1950. In 1985 he returned to Melton Mowbray as Commandant where he led the refurbishment of the Army Dog Training School, reorganisation of the equitation training, initiation of a Home Defence structure for the county of Leicestershire and development of the RAVC TA in the UK. The tunic is dated to 1966 when Coleman was a 2nd Lt. On promotion to Brigadier in May 1987 he was appointed Director Army Veterinary and Remount Services at Aldershot. Peters funeral will be on Wednesday April 26that 2.30pm at Bitterley church. It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24948644 LCpl Daniel Peter Tuckley on 22nd September aged 46. Dan always liked a dress code so dress smart in dark colours and if you are still serving or have served if you could wear your medals it would be greatly appreciated, Dans medals will also be there on display. He served with the 1stBattalion in Malaya until 1953, during which time he gained a Mention in Dispatches. Letters of condolence can be sent toguygtomlinson@gmail.com. He also joined 7th(Territorial) Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment and continued his TA service until 1969 after 7 WORC R were disbanded in 1966. on the first Saturday in June and the Regimental Pilgrimage at Crich on the first Sunday in July and the Annual Battle of Gheluvelt Ceremony at Gheluvelt park, Worcester on the last Sunday in October,in order to preserve the proud traditions of WFR and those of the former Regiments. John finally completed his service on 02 July 2001, a total service of 39 years 126 days. He was discharged from the army on 1 October 1967. Maker is Hobson. The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters Regiment at the Discogs Marketplace. He served with the 1stBattalion in Iserlohn, Jamaica, Belize and Bahamas. It was also frequently sent to West Germany, with two years in West Berlin from 1972 to 1974, and periods with 6th Armoured Brigade at Hemer between 1979 and 1984. The 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion formed in April 1971. Ltd. Navy blue with black leather rim joining at the rear. All WFRA members including Standard Bearers are invited to attend. He returned to Melton Mowbray to be both Adjutant and Veterinary Officer and in 1971, he was suddenly posted to Oman for the Dhofar Campaign attached to 22 SAS; an experience of great interest and intense activity that saw him awarded an MBE in January 1973. Arthur was a much liked member of Worcester Branch who along with his late wife Mo raised funds by holding gardenparties at their home that were very enjoyable and well appreciated. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. It is with great sadness that I report the death of Michael John Millward who died on 19 February. THE FORESTERS LOTTERY DRAW 11.Brief History of the Regiments 12 OBITUARIES 14/01/2022 > 12 OBITUARIES 14/01/2022 > 12a.OBITUARIES MAY 2011 TO JUNE 2014 12b. When the Battalion moved to the West Indies he became a Grade III Staff Officer in HQ Caribbean Area in Jamaica. John served with 1 Worcs and 1 WFR and was discharged on 23 September 1977. FUNERAL DETAILSThe funeral of Mrs Margaret Leman, wife of Colonel Richard Leman the first Commanding Officer of 1WFR, will be atSemington CrematoriumDevizes Road, Trowbridge BA14 6HLat 12.15on Thursday 12th May, and afterwards for a Buffet Lunch at The Milk Churn Commerce Way, Melksham SN12 6AD (approx. After leaving the Army, Gerry worked in Sales and moved around the country before settling in Wickham Market, Suffolk. Letters of condolence can be sent to his widow: Mrs Barbara Adam, Millcroft, Bitterley, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3Q. Cotton epaulettes attached by staybrite WFR buttons, with metal WFR regimental slides. Brigadier R. G. Silk was commissioned into the Worcestershire Regiment in 1962 and steadily rose through the ranks reaching Brigadier in 1992. But ithad an eventful life. In 1998 he was a member of the syndicate that owned the Grand National winner, Earth Summit. Family flowers only. Officer's service cap with staybrite Colonel side buttons. It is with great sadness that I report the death of Major Michael Simpson TD who died at the end of January. Billie was the wife of Bill Grainger who, until his death in 2007, was the Honorary Colonel of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, a Canadian Militia unit affiliated to the Sherwood Foresters in 1936. In Malaya and Singapopre 1958-61 as Sgt and as C/Sgt in UK 1961-63. Sewn onto the brassard are also two cloth shooting badges for Full Bore Marksman andSmall Bore 1st Class, as well as a St. John AmbulanceYouth First Aid badge, an Army Proficiency Certificate (APC) Master Cadet star patchand a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award cloth badge. Three Territorial Army regiments were also merged to form the new regiment's 4th Battalion, operating in a light infantry role. RT @kev9348: Remembering today Drummer Thomas Wright, aged 21, from the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, who fell in Afghanistan on Sunday 24 June 2007 and who's portrait is now with his family @poppypride1 #wewillrememberthem #Afghanistan #BritishArmy . The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) (abbreviated as WFR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. He was a company commander at Depot Lichfield at its closure and led the relocation of recruit training to the Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Artillery at Bramcote before retiring from the Army in November 1993. In 1967 he was promoted toLieutenant and Platoon Commander before becomingLieutenant 5th Battalion Royal Anglian regiment between 1969 and 1970. Website for the members of 'Worcester Branch' of The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association. His initial employment back in civilian life was working for British Telecom in Saudi Arabia, Africa and Tehran training locals. For Free. OBITUARY It is with deep regret that we inform you that 23889238 WO2 John Pottinger passed away on 31 August 2022, aged 77. Robin Hitchcock was born on 25 May 1938 and after leaving school he joined the Hampshire Regiment and then was selected for officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. [9] Since 1912 successive Dukes of Devonshire have traditionally selected a Swaledale Ram from their Chatsworth Park flock and presented it to the regiment. Sign up now. Following discharge, John worked at Chilwell Depot (Chetwynd Barracks) and then as a messenger at Erricsons factory, Beeston. Lincoln green matching waistcoat with felt facing and silk zip-up rear. Worcester Branch coffin drape will be on his coffin. Officer's No.1 dress cap with staybrite WFR side buttons, sadly missing WFR cap badge. Any donations to Cancer Research UK either via http://www.memorygiving.com/deborahangelaclarkeOr to Miller Brothers funeral directors: 119 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QH It fought in many campaigns until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. Letters of Condolence can be sent to Mrs Rosemary Luckraft at 3 Chapel Row BakewellDerbyshire DE45 1EL. (Oct. 1967 to Jan. 1970) The Regimental Magazine continued under the name "FIRM" until 1970 when the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters Regiment (Notts & Derby) amalgamated, at which point the magazine was renamed "FIRM & FORESTER". The Combined Cadet Force is different to the Army Cadet Force, as it combines various branches of the military. His funeral is to be held on Friday 29th April at 14:00hrsin Boyton, East Suffolk. It is with great sadness that we inform you that 517616 Major Anthony Butch MARSHALL passed awayrecently aged 61. Part of spanglefish.com - Web Sites. He served with A, B & HQ Companies and was promoted to Capt on 1 Aug 1989 and Maj on 29 June 1993 as OC of C Company. Donations can be made on the day and there will be a wake afterwards; details for both will be confirmed at the funeral. It is with great sadness that we inform you that 4985623 Pte John Allan PLATT of Beeston, Nottingham died on 6 April 2022 aged 99. Letters of condolence can be sent to Trevor`s daughter:- Johns funeral will take place on Wednesday 4 May at 1530 hours at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Beeston, NG9 3GJ. The funeral of Joy Wilkinson will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Ashford in the Water on Monday 24thJanuary at 11:30hrs. Any further details can be obtained from the Assistant Regimental Secretarycindy.clark247@mod.gov.uk. Has corded gold braid epaulettes with WFR buttons and QC embroidered rank crowns, denoting rank of Major. He stayed with the battalion on its return to Crookham as an Anti-Tank Platoon Commander and then moved with the battalion on its posting to Holywood, Belfast. We regret to announce the death of Captain Robin Hitchcock, late the Sherwood Foresters, in Ipswich Hospital on 8th April 2022. He was discharged on 17 October 2001 and holds GSM Clasp NI. If you have any queries, please dont hesitate to contact me on any of the following: Saraha.tuckley@gmail.com 07792510582 Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, FUNERAL DETAILS The funeral of Mark Anthony Garner AKA Joe Mark will be held at 12:30hrs on Friday 21st October at Trent Valley CrematoriumDerby Rd, Aston-on-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. In 1980 he became Commander Veterinary Services, Northern Ireland, for three years before returning to Hong Kong as Chief of Veterinary Services. He was awarded the Territorial Distinction. MRS ANN WRIGHTWe regret to announce the death of Mrs Ann Wright, widow of the late Brigadier Tony Wright MBE,occurredon Saturday 14th April in Ipswich, Suffolk Details of funeral arrangements will be clarified later. Help organize and support the annual regimental Reunion in. He was a company commander at Depot Lichfield at its closure and led the relocation of recruit training to the Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Artillery at Bramcote before retiring from the Army in November 1993. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of 23418875 John "Curly" Laming, who passed away on Tuesday 5th July aged 85. They returned to the UK in March 2005 . Les was discharged 28 May 1983 and became an Estate Warden with 38 Engineer Regt at Ripon and was with them for 5 years. SY8 4DN. Over nearly 4 years he finalised dog training for all three services, developed Post graduate training for Veterinary Officers, particularly in the field of Public Health and initiated negotiations for the incorporation of Veterinary Services as an integral component of Defence Medical Services. The National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. His funeral has taken place. 476088 Lieutenant Richard Gordon Perry. Prints: 1977-03-33: Lt Col George Savile Foljambe, CB, VD, DL, JP. It is with great sadness that I report the death of Andrew Clifford Bowker. Mrs Dulcie Allan57 Maxwell Rd, Bournemouth. 30 x 100cm. The WFRs first deployment was to Northern Ireland. NATO specification label. John was well known in 1WFR for his organising Parascending weekends, enjoyed by many members of the battalion, and their families. Joe was strong supporter of Mansfield branch until ill health prevented his attendance. Will relatives and friends please accept this invitation and kindly meet at the church. Her funeral will be in Surrey and details will be promulgated when known. Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment officers (2 C, 2 P) Worcestershire Regiment (2 C, 11 P, 1 F) Pages in category "Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. The funeral of Joe Collierwill take place at the Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DD, at 10,15hrs on Wednesday 5th April followed by interment at Shirebrook Cemetery. Funeral details will be promulgated when known. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". G. The cap ranks to Lt. All Association members are invited to attend both and Standard Bearers are requested. British forces. WFR Dress tunic button and goldwire epaulette detail. Further detail including a summary of his career will be published in next weeks Newsletter. Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment - Wikipedia It is with great sadness that we inform you of that 23551032 WO2 Leslie Hill died on 28 November 2022 aged 94 in Germany. An obituary and further detail will be in next week's Newsletter. The Worcestershire Regiment amalgamated with The Sherwood Foresters to form: 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot). Peter's funeral will be held on Thursday 1st December at 12:00hrs at St Giles Church Sandiacre NG10 5EE, and 13:00hrs at Longmoor Lane Cemetery, Breaston DE72 3RF. [1], The regimental bugle call 'The Spanish' is played before formal Mess Nights to notify officers to assemble was started by the 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot. He was a stalwart and supporter of the Chesterfieldbranch, and along with others from Mablethorpe tended Martin Robinson's Grave during the Pandemic. Promoted Captain on 1stApril 1967, he assumed the appointment of 2i/c of a Rifle Company and, upon promotion to Major in April 1970, he took command of a Rifle Company. [3] The ram had its own regimental number (28), was paid 3.75 per day, and drew his own rations. He returned to West Berlin with 1RRW and also served there as a staff officer in the Headquarters. COLONEL STEPHEN ASHWORTH OBEWe have been informed of the recent death of Colonel Stephen Ashworth OBE. On completion of his training, he joined The Worcestershire Regiment and served with the Regiment in Gibraltar, Bulford and Cyprus before taking part in the Amalgamation Parade which saw his parent Regiment amalgamate with The Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Silver and goldwire embroidered WFR cap badge motif with coloured cloth detailing. Chris on Twitter: "RT @kev9348: Remembering today Drummer Thomas Wright It was formed from the The Cheshire Regiment, The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters and The Staffordshire Regiments. They were on duties for two years. AlfordLincolnshire. He served with the 1stBattalion in Malaya until 1953, during which time he gained a Mention in Dispatches. Edward was a long standing member of WFRA Derby Branch. Hasembroidered rank pips on epaulettes denoting rank of Captain. Khaki cotton brassard, with epaulette loop and green elastic arm strap. Krytofovy Hamry lies approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Chomutov, 67 km (42 mi) west of st nad Labem . It is with great sadness we inform you of the death of 4987713 Sgt Donald Keith Wakefield who died on 2 January 2023 aged91. Ranked to a Lance Corporal. He then set up his own very successful distribution business in and around Cheshire and the Wales areas. WFR Officer's Herbert Johnson cap lining. Like in previous times it appears that this was not regulation specific and a feature found on all helmets. NCOs drill cane with embossed WFR badged white metal head, varnished wooden body and brass foot plate. John was a highly respected member of the battalion, carrying out his duties in a quiet and efficient manner. Explore releases from The Band Of The 1st. Certificate of education second class 1967, subjects military calculations and accounting, English, the army and map reading. Frank enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment as a National Serviceman. He was awarded an OBE in 1992. An obituary and further detail will be in next week's Newsletter. Further detail including a summary of his career will be published in next weeks Newsletter. Donald was awarded theLSGCM 20 October 1964 as Cpl. He flirted with the idea of transferring to the RMP before returning to 1WFR in Hemer, West Germany, as a Company Second in Command. The objectives of the Association are to: Honour the memory of those members of the WFR, its former Regiments and its successors in The Mercian Regiment, particularly those who served in wartime or on operational duty. Finally he became Senior Chaplain at HQ BAOR in Rheindahlen before retiring in 1991. Donations only for Care After Combat https://careaftercombat.org/. Peter's funeral will be held on Thursday 1st December at 12:00hrs at St Giles Church Sandiacre NG10 5EE, and 13:00hrs at Longmoor Lane Cemetery, Breaston DE72 3RF. North Yorkshire BD24 0DW, 479163 COLONEL STEPHEN ASHWORTH OBEColonel Stephen Charles Holbrook Ashworth died on 24th October 2022 in Burton Hospital. He was ordained at Gloucester in 1965 and was granted a Short Service Commission in the Royal Army Chaplains Department on 26thSeptember 1966. It is with great sadness that we inform, you of the death of Mrs Maureen Hargrave wife of Major Andy Hargrave on 5th November atMilton HouseNursing Home, Gargrave, North Yorkshire. This tour was cut short as he was promoted to Colonel to be Commander Veterinary Services BAOR based in Sennelager where he cared for Pte Derby when 1WFR were based in Hemer. On amalgamation he continued to serve with 1WFR until his discharge from regular service on 21 September 1986. On discharge John moved into the world of IT, specialising in the maintenance, installation and servicing of computers. After his promotion to Major on 10 October 1977 he became OC Company at Derby until 1981. After the fall of the Communist Party in Bosnia in 1991, civil war broke out. Robin Hitchcock was born on 25 May 1938 and after leaving school he joined the Hampshire Regiment and then was selected for officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Blaggy joined the General Service Corps, with his twin brother George in 1943 and both then transferred to the Sherwood Foresters where theyserved under Montgomery in the Eighth Army. [2] The regiment undertook an operational tour in Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick in 2004[2] and then moved to Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow as a public duties battalion in July 2005.
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