It is with sadness that I report the death of 24017678 Pte Derek John Gee on 19 December aged 73. Heserved in Nottingham with D Coy 4 WFR and when they weredisbandedTrevormoved toHQ Coy 3 WFR where he served until 12August 1996. After the War he served with the Royal Artillery TA at Kingsway, Derby. If any Standard Bearer is able to attend, it is requested that they contact Maj Gary Spencer (details above) Reception COMBAT STRESS / MERCIAN BENEVOLENT FUND, 12b. He continued serving with the battalion, when it moved first to Church Crookham in May 1961 and then to Hollywood in Northern Ireland, as the Regimental Signal Officer. He then became Deputy Commander 8 Brigade Londonderry until retiring from the active list. In 1998 John became the Honorary Colonel of 5th (Derbyshire Cadet) Bn WFR. Family flowers only. Details of his private funeral will follow. Colin was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in Minden in 1968 where he joined as a Platoon Comd. Clive Served with 1WFR. This led to his transfer to the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) in 1941 and his becoming a Despatch Rider. After Ex Pond Jump in Canada Tony moved to the Depot at Lichfield as OC Junior Soldiers Company. 24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Mo and Arthur held garden parties raising funds for the branch and other charities. WO11 Served from 1947 - 1975 Served in Sherwood Foresters. Mark left Eton as an Officer Cadet in 1944 and joined the Royal Welch Fusiliers, he transferred to the Cheshire Regiment before joiningthe Sherwood Foresters Territorial Force on 24 August 1953 as a Lt and he reached the rank of Capt on 1 November 1956. The Funeral is on Thursday 28January at 11.30hrs at Wyre Forest Crematorium. He had started to branch out and was running expeditions in Belize, Jordan and the Oman. Further funeral details to follow. Ernest Eric Walker. In 1967 Hugh transferred to the Trucial Oman Scouts as the Defence Intelligence Officer in Sumail near Nizwa, a strategic post at that time. He attended several reunions of the VC and GC Association and usually also visited the 1st Battalion on these occasions accompanied by Lt Col St JC Brooke Johnson MBE, a descendant to the Rajah Brooke family of Sarawak. After the crossing of the Volturno the battle weary Bn was sent to the Middle East for rest and refitting before returning to Italy in July 1944 where it fought up through the Gothic Line to the Adriatic before being sent to Greece in December 1944. Despite being twice severely wounded he showed the utmost courage and resolution to continue the fight and protect the wounded soldier. 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. This was followed by tour in HQ BAOR in Rhiendhalen as GSO2 CSIT. Peter was discharged late 1959. Hugh started his National Service with the 1st Battalion and wasCommissioned 2nd Lieutenant The Sherwood Foresters, on 7 July 1956 and promoted toLieutenant with 8th and 5/8th from 1957 to 1963. He served in NI, Belize and Cyprus during a UN tour and was dischargedon 25 November1992. A Thanksgiving Service in First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church on Monday 22nd July, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. All are invited to join the family at the Nottingham Knight,Loughborough Rd, Ruddington, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG11 6LSafter the committal. It is with regret that we notify you that 14973325 Pte Victor Arthur HARRISON of Derby died on 10 September 2019 aged 94. He was knighted in 1993 as a High Court Judge. Following his discharge, Ray worked as a bricklayer. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. He was Membership Secretary for many years and produced the organisation's award-winning newsletter. 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. OLD PHOTOS AND PHOTOS OF INTEREST (No.1), JAMAICA & GUYANA, 1957-1960. He was called to the Bar in 1958 and was appointed Queens Counsel in 1977. . His family have requested that this is a private, family only funeral. Further details to follow when available. His funeral will take placeon Friday 7 August 2020 in Colchester but it is a private family funeral with restricted numbers due toCOVID-19. After 22yrs service Bernie was discharged on 24November 1984 whilst with 3WFR. Williamenlisted on 11 June 1941 and was transferred into The Border Regiment on 24 August 1942. FUNERAL DETAILS23856761 A/SSgt Barry Raymond IMMS. Williamwas discharged in 1945. Her lively personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The funeral will be held at 10:00 hours on Tuesday 5 November at He was always involved with shooting and represented the Company and the Battalion in various competitions including Bisley. Many thanks, Jarvis Guest Guests He holds GSM Clasp Malaya and UN Cyprus. 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. Mick was a dedicated member of Worcester branch and was very proud to represent the branch as bugler. He had many other sporting and charitable interests and served on the Diocesan Synod of the Church of England and was a Liveryman of the City of London. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. OBITUARIES FROM JUNE 2014 TO MAY 2016, 12d. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. Major M C Thompson. It is with sadness that we report the death of 23951162 C/Sgt Bernard 'Bernie' Montgomery Horton. The funeral service for former Sherwood Forester Mark Salmond,referredto asMarkPierce to be held as follows: It is with great sadness that I report the death of 23734429 Private David Charles Towle, who David enlisted in Nottingham on 9 September 1959 and was discharged 9 September 1968. Melvin was born on 15 September 1943 and served with E Coy 3WFR at Newark untill he was discharged on 13 September 1982. He was a stalwart and dedicated member of ourBranch And Kidderminster Branch of W.F.R.A. On promotion to Brigadier in June 1988 he became Vice President of the Ordnance Board in London. Clive's funeral will be on Friday 29May. In early 1969 he married Ann in Dublin and was then posted to HQ Dhekalia Area NEARELF in Cyprus as a GSO2. Geoff served with the 1st Foresters in Malaya. WR3 75D. He played for Bromsgrove Rugby Club then successively became Captain, Chairman and President. 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. He finished his military career in Colwyn Bay with RRW as an MOD employee. Having attended many courses,he was nicknamed the course NCO of the Battalion. Anyone wishing to contact Valerie is advised to email Lt Col Roger Stockton. Standard Bearers They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. Malvern, Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. Donations to the RNLI. Astwood Cemetery, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA. After working in Zambia he returned to UK , was ordained and served in several parishes in the Midlands and as a TA chaplain before retiring. His father joined the regiment before WW1 and commanded the 1st Battalion 1935-39. Geoff served with the 1st Foresters in Malaya. He was a widely respected CO of 1 Worc R in Gibraltar and Bulford 1966-69 followed by two years as SO1 APRE. At his 100th birthday party last year he recalled:We were queuing on the beach, waiting for the boat. Trevor served withD Coy until 24 June 1989 when the 1st and 2nd BtnThe Mercian Volunteers formed the 4th BtnWFR. Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. Thank you. Hugh was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he won the prize for Russian Studies, into the Sherwood Foresters in December 1960. It is about a 7 mile journey from Ians flat to Brimmington Crematorium - Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Our condolences are with his wife, Karen, and family. The patrol remained until the following morning when he was stretchered out and sent to hospital. 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. Colchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. 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 returned to the 1st Battalion in Minden in Germany as Adjutant in May 1967 and was then selected for staff training at the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham and the Staff College at Camberley from 1970 to 1972 being promoted to Major in June 1971. He managed Devon and Cornwall Training Areas until retirement in 1978 and was then Commandant of Okehampton Camp as a RO until 1987. The funeral for Daz Gilder will be held at 1315 hours on Thursday 29 July, at Bramcote Crematorium. Serving in the UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and Berlin, Germany. During Mick`s service he was in the Regimental shooting team which saw success at Bisley. Bernie aged 76yrs passed away after a short illness at Worcester Royal Hospital on 23rdNovember 2020. Letters of condolence can be sent to Bernie`s daughter Claire:-. On promotion to C/Sgt he became Chief Clerk of 1 Staffords then at S of Infantry. The funeral of Major RAU 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. MEIKLE Patricia (Pat) Suddenly passed away at home on Tuesday 11th April, 2023, aged 84 years.. FUNERAL DETAILS It is with sadness that I report the death of 25024333 Lance Corporal Lee Michael (Gun Dog) Garrod. In1972he joined 3rd Bn Royal Anglian Regiment in BAOR and completed two Northern Ireland tours, one in the Lower Falls in Belfast and one in the Creggan in Londonderry. 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. 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. Objects: authentic and replica equipment from 100 . In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. A few years ago he did attend the Regimental Museum fund raising day in St Helens church. 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. In A Coy Mick saw service in Gibraltar, Libya, Iran and Bulford, UK. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Seattle, Washington on facebook. The date of the funeral of Major D E Collins TD is Tuesday 9 July at 11.30hrs at Worcester Crematorium. 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. Patricia (Pat) Meikle. The funeral is on Thursday 5 September 11:15hrs. 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. Walter was discharged on 7 December 1951. He discharged from the Army on 17 June 1999. Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give Sue (Rays daughter) an idea of numbers. Tony then went to the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and qualified as a Char-tered Surveyor, initially taking up a post on an estate in Devon before moving to the Countryside Landowners Association (CLA). In the early 1990s he moved to Matterdale near Penrith and becamethe Chairman of the Army Benevolent Fund in Cumbria. After the war he became a State Registered Nurse before being appointed General Manager of The Victoria Hospital until he retired. 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 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. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. The couple married at a regimental wedding in Berlin on 21 April 1973. The next year he was promoted to RSM,and he remained in that appointment until 1978. He rejoined 1 Worc R in Minden in1963 and moved with the bn to Lydd in 1964 and was then seconded to The Parachute Regt and served in 2 Para until retiring from the army in December 1965. For many years David has carried a standard for the Worcester branch of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association, carrying the Worcestershire Regiments Standard. Tony served with the Sherwood Foresters in Borneo and Malaya between 1964 & 1966 and with A Coy in Munster. Our thoughts are with them at this time and his dedication and selfishness will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. He finished his Army career as Quartermaster at Staff College where he was awarded an MBE for his efforts. 1st/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Marching the leafy streets On Remembrance Sunday, with the aid of a local clergy, Ian held a small service in his nursing home, where he wore Regimental Association attire and paid service to those who had gone before. The funeral of Doug Hudson will be on Friday 28 February at 12:00hrsat St Wilfrids Church, West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6GR Norman was born on 23 March 1926 and enlisted in 1943 with the General Service Corp and later transferred into the Sherwood Foresters, he served across Europe and Palestine. Patrick was married to Monica and they had three daughters Deborah, Donna and Emma Jo. WR Waite served with the Sherwood Foresters British Army. Due to C-19 regulations, the funeral will be restricted to family members. Condolences should be sent to to Mrs Ann Dickerson at 26 The Common, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9JT, 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. 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. Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. In line with Derby Crematorium's current Control Measures, a short funeral service (immediate family only) was held on 8 April. 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. Family flowers only. Due to covid restrictions Association members are invited to attend socially distanced outside chapel . Philip was been the inspiration behind the D Company Mercian Association together with his wife Sandra they organisedseveral events in Nottingham each year on occasions involving the Lord Mayor one of whom became an Honorary Member of the Association as a result of Phil's contact. It is with sadness that we report the recent death of 23133037 Pte LawrenceThirlby. He was knighted in 1993 as a High Court Judge. 3 Station Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of24380856 CSgt (Drum Major)Earl 'Sam'FULLER of Lichfield died on 29 April 2020 aged 60, from Covid-19. Jim was born at Malvern Wells on 31/8/1937. So far, the family have accounted for the full 30, which includes Worksop branch Standard and RBL standard. 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). He trained a Norton Barracks and joined 1stBattalion Worcestershire Regiment. 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. Further to last weeks obituary for Michael Graham, letters of condolence can be sent to until the amalgamation of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs June Bradshaw who passed away on 14 August. He was awarded the GSM (Malaya) and the Malaysian Service Medal. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 10:15hrs. After the Sarawak Rangers were reformed in 1953 he joined them and rose to the rank of Sgt. find out more Story The Worcestershire Regiment 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. He quickly rose through the ranks to be CSM. He served with the 1st Battalion in Iserlohn, BAOR and the West Indies. 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. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. He has been QM(Tech) of 1 WFR,QM of 11 UDR,and eventually QM of the 1stBattalion. 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. Lees funeral will be held on Monday 9thAugust at 1140hrs. 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. It is with sadness that we report the death while jogging on 27thJuly 2020 near Lethem Airport, Guyana, Central America, of 526283 Captain Ian John Craddock. After the crossing of the Volturno the battle weary Bn was sent to the Middle East for rest and refitting before returning to Italy in July 1944 where it fought up through the Gothic Line to the Adriatic before being sent to Greece in December 1944. It is with deep regret that I have to inform you ofthe passing ofCpl Peter Cotterell on Wednesday 27October 2021. Barrie enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 25August 1964. On the parade he was a supernumerary Sergeant of No 4 Guard and rememberedthe occasion well. B729 Frederick Chapman of Tideswell, 8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, died 17 March 1918. He had been suffering from cancer of the oesophagus for some months and having treatment in visits and stays in hospital. Whilst Barrie was on patrol during the 1972 N.I. The funeralwill take place on Monday 3 February at 15:00hrs. The funeral of Brigadier Tony Wright will take place on Wednesday 5 August. Dennis will be remembered for his kindness and loving attitude towards people as well as his singing and dancing. Members and Standards would be welcome. Letters of condolence can be sent to Bernie`s daughter Claire:-, Mrs Claire Awford. Donations on the day will be collected for H4H and Zoes Place (a local childrens cancer charity). Glen joinedthe ACC Regular Army in 1968, before joining 3WFR in 1975 - 76. He then worked for the Council in Kent overseeing the award of contracts before being poached by a company bidding for contracts. After varied staff appointments he retired from the Regular Army in 1981 then enlisted into The Honourable Artillery Company as a Trooper before re-commissioning as a Major followed by being appointed Honorary Colonel in 1988. Sir Richard Curtis QC died on 15 October 2021 aged 88. 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. Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). For Free. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. His three years as QM of the 1st Battalion covered memorable years,including as they did all the normal ceremonial of garrison life in Berlin. In Oct 1956 he joined 7 Worc R in Kidderminster then Dudley before transferring to 23 SAS (V) and rising to command A Sqn. 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 was tended by the medical orderly but, though in pain. Ian was 60 years old and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year ago. Mrs Ann Woolley, 2 Barkston Drive, Peterborough, PE1 4LA. For the first part of the war, he was assigned duties as a water truck driver to soldiers and units in the front line, which saw him receiving more than one bullet hole in his water bowser. Junehad also been an associate member of the Malay Veterans. It is hoped that as many Veterans and Standard Bearers as possible will be able to attend and support the family. Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium , Derby. A collection box will be available on the day. It is with great sadnessthat I inform you of the death of Mr Barry Freeman on 4th January 2021. He returned to the battalion in Iserlohn and went with it to Jamaica before being posted as an instructor at Sandhurst. He served as a very conscientious Colonel of the Regiment from 1992-97. WR2 6AA, It is with sadness that we report the recent death ofPte Raymond Nicholson who passed away on 25 July 2020 aged 82. Address for condolences available from Paul Hallett. He enlisted in 3WFR in Chesterfield and was discharged on 30 April 1993. This became A Company, 2ndBattalion Mercian Volunteers which eventually had a NATO role. Afterwards the Wake will be held in the Pavilion at the Branston Golf and Country Club, Burton Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3DP from 1600hrs. 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. 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.

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