24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. WO1 Served from 1958 - 1984 Served in Sherwood Foresters. 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. 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. Colchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. He transferred to the Worcestershire Regt during this tour and was then posted to the Depot at Norton Barracks as a training officer. In 1966 a new course appeared,which was soon to be feared by senior NCOs-Brecon. He served as a very conscientious Colonel of the Regiment from 1992-97. Neville Fairbairn, The Sherwood Foresters Photos 1918-1944.Roy Carter, Brian Bayliss.1st Btt Worcs Rgt 1957-1962, The Pont Clemenceau and Zmyslony Memorials, 24A. Regimental Association Standards are welcome. NG18 5BJ. Dennis enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in May 1958 and discharged in 1960 and served in Malaya and Singapore. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of 24184623 WO2 Trevor Dennis KEMP. St Marys Church, Marychurch Lane , Bucknall. Working tirelessly to the benefit of the branch and Association. He served in UK, BAOR, Gibraltar, Tobruk and Northern Ireland. A very keen gardener and an allotment holder. Victor served with 2/5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1943 to 1946. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. Despite being twice severely wounded he showed the utmost courage and resolution to continue the fight and protect the wounded soldier. Fred Roberts, Sherwood Foresters He left the army following his National Service in 1961 and was later recalled to deploy to Burma and then stood down. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. Standard Bearers, Bugler & Association Members and friends arewelcome to attend. WR2 6AA, It is with sadness that we report the recent death ofPte Raymond Nicholson who passed away on 25 July 2020 aged 82. It is with sadness that we report the death of 24811812 Private Ian Duke Middleton who passed away on 15thDecember 2020 at Holly Bank Nursing Home in Creswell. The date of the funeral of Major D E Collins TD is Tuesday 9 July at 11.30hrs at Worcester Crematorium. Peter was discharged late 1959. DE7 6ES
He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. GET IN TOUCH Tel No: 01773 852350 E-Mail: cindy.clark247@mod.gov.uk VISIT US Crich Memorial Tower, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP OPENING HOURS Today The family have asked for the standards to be at the service. RM G6AA9X - Captain John Westward of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters hosits a red jacket over their camp in Kuwait. He was a Recorder from 1974-1989 and the Recorder of Birmingham from 1989-1992 as well as a Senior Circuit Judge on the Oxford and Midland Circuit during the same period. 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 is with sadness that we inform you that 23117799 Pte Jack Smith of Prince Rupert Rd Worcester recently passed away. His funeral will take place on Thursday 1 October at St Marys Church, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2BG. FUNERAL DETAILS23856761 A/SSgt Barry Raymond IMMS. It is withsadness that I inform you of the death of 22288147 WO2 Raymond A Leadbeater BEM who passed away on 9 February aged 88. As such,he was to become the only soldier on parade who had been on parade in the 1963 Colours Presentation,twenty three years earlier-quitea unique achievement. 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 next served as SO2 MS in BAOR before commanding 1 WFR in Hemer and on a 4 month tour in NI where he was awarded a Mention in Despatches. 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. Whatever he was engaged in, be it social or military, he gave his all. He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. His funeral was held in the First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church on 22 July. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. He holds theGSM NI, NATO Bosnia. He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. All are invited to join the family at the Nottingham Knight,Loughborough Rd, Ruddington, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG11 6LSafter the committal. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. He and his wife then established a school of language in York that was primarily aimed at teaching language skills to international diplomats and aid workers. He was later awarded the George Cross. On demobilisation he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor, joined a local estate agency and rose to be chief executive. (ieneral Fairbanks moved Nay land in 1965 where he took a keen interest in local affairs. Having been called up for national service in The Worcestershire Regt in 1955 he signed on for 3 years in order to join 1 Worc R on its tour in the West Indies. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. Les enlisted as a junior leader in 1957 and after training joined 1 Foresters in 1961 and served in N Ireland and Colchester. Sadly his wife died a few years ago but Barry, at 96 although now unable to get around was always willing to have a chat about currentevents and Legion activities. When David left the Regiment he became a driver in the road haulage trade. Daz, the son of WO2 (RQMS) Harry Gilder (SF & WFR),was enlisted intoThe Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment on 10 August 1981, prior to the commencement of basic training at the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion, Shorncliffe on 15 September 1981. 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. Donations: The family have asked that rather than flowers and for those who wish to, please make donations to either the Cats Protection league or Ashgate Hospice- via the links below. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of William 'Billy' Lainsbury who served with 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment. Neilwas born in Kingston upon Hull on 31 December 1958. She will be sorely be missed by her husband Gary, family and her friends at the Branch. After the HSF was stood down in 1992, Richard became involved with The Ton-Class Association (RN) and various local community endeavours. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. 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. His funeral will take placeat 12.00hrs onWednesday 14 August, at Mansfield Crematorium Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. In October 1960 he rejoined the 1st Bn in Singapore as a Company Commander before moving to the new Mercian Brigade Depot in Lichfield in 1963 as a Training Company Commander. Tony was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon by then Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Morley in 1991. Their fundraising was so successful that they were able to hold another service in the Cathedral ten years later, install a bench at the National Arboretum and make a generous donation to the museum. He served in the MMG and Recce Platoons of 1/Foresters. Mrs Margaret Plant. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. 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. He was awarded the LSGC, GSM (NI), UN Medal Cyprus, ACSM and the NATO Medal (former Yugoslavia clasp) and was awarded a Commendation for his outstanding work as an Int NCO, Omagh, 1989 - 1991. He served Malaya, Singapore and Cyprus andholds GSM clasp Malaya, UN Cyprus medal. Apart from a tour as Adjt Dhekelia Garrison in 1989 he spent the rest of his service in 1 WFR until retiring from the army in 1996 in various appointments including OC HQ Coy, Families Officer and Movements Officer for several moves. It is with sadness that we report the recent death of 23133037 Pte LawrenceThirlby. Gordon, was a resident at Ashcroft Care Home in Sutton-in-Ashfield, was a Rotarian for almost 60 years at Kirkby Rotary Club and was still active into his late 90's. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24245200 Cpl Melvin Speed who died on 12 April 2020 aged 76.
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of24129576 L/Cpl Patrick Harvey on 30 April. His funeral took place on 19 August at Amber Valley Crematorium. John Wooddisse enlisted in to the Army at Normanton Barracks, Derby on 3rd February 1952. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. Dougie served in the Staffordshire Regiment TA and the Mercian Volunteers. FUNERAL DETAILSThe funeral of Major R A U 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. In 1967 Trevor went to George Street Recruiting Office to join the Regular Army, unfortunately due to a childhood illness he did not pass the medical. Andrew Adkin. For those wishing to write in condolence his daughter Mandy Healey can be contacted at 8 Crowthorne Close, Rise Park, Nottingham NG5 5AP.The funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 13:30hrs. Neil's funeral is being held on Monday 24 February at 14:30hrs. On amalgamation he served with 1WFR in Warminster and then with 13 Army Youth Team from September 1970 to September 1971 as Officer Commanding. He was also a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters. 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. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of 24140403 Sgt Philip Squires who died in hospital on 12 January aged 70 years. 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. He served as a Company Commander with 1st Battalion The Royal Hampshire Regiment from 1972 until 1973, which included a tour of duty in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, where, on patrol, he was shot and wounded suffering injuries that would be with him for the rest of his military service. Having attended many courses,he was nicknamed the course NCO of the Battalion. It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs Karen Sales wife of Gary Sales, ex WFR. Further to last weeks obituary for Michael Graham, letters of condolence can be sent to. Michael served with 1WFRfrom 6 September 1974 to 10 April 1989 and served in Northern Ireland, Germany, Belize and Cyprus. At the end of the war in May 1945, Barry was shipped to Panzer Barracks in Hamm, Germanybefore being demobbed at Herford and coming back home to work in the building trade. Further to the notice in the last issue of the Newsletter the address for letters of condolence to the family is: Mr Jeremy Thres, 6 Nattadon Road, Chagford, Newton Abbott , Devon DQ13 8BE. He enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in December 1944 and served in the ranks until 1952 when he was granted a Short Service Commission. 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. OBITUARIES Sherwood Foresters until 1965 After leavinp the Army he administrative secretary of the National Council Social Service for seven years. The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for just under 90 years, from 1881 to 1970. 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 was the first . Discharging on 26March 1955. While recovering in hospital in Nairobi he met his future wife June who was a nursing sister there. Dave enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 27March 1952 serving in Section 'A' RAR 5thPlt in Malaya during the 'Emergency'. The vicar has asked that mourners are in church by 1000 hours for a 1015 start. Please observe strict Covid guidelines, including social distancing whilst at the crematorium. The family extends an invitation to attend the Church Service to their extended family, colleagues and veterans, including all those still serving in the Armed Forces (those in uniform would be most welcome), who wish to attend and remember Dougie. During Mick`s service he was in the Regimental shooting team which saw success at Bisley. In 1955 he was granted a regular commission with the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment then on amalgamation served in 2ndBattalion The East Anglia Regiment until 1963 when he transferred to the Parachute Regiment. Worcestershire amp Sherwood Foresters Worcester Branch May 5th, 2018 - Website for the members of Worcester Branch of The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association for the . A very thoughtful man with an engaging smile and armfuls of patience, he won over the most shirty NCOs and flustered officers. In early 1969 he married Ann in Dublin and was then posted to HQ Dhekalia Area NEARELF in Cyprus as a GSO2. Peter was born on Christmas Day 1926. With his drive and humour things did happen. Mick was discharged from the Worcestershire Regiment in March 1969. 45231) is a preserved British steam locomotive. He played cricket, rugby and boxed for the Bn.Funeral details to follow. 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. Family flowers only and donations will go to Ward 14, Glan Clwyd Hospital. 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. OLD PHOTOS AND PHOTOS OF INTEREST (No.1), JAMAICA & GUYANA, 1957-1960. John became OC Training Wing of 1 R Lincolns in Minden in 1958, then OC HQ Company. The young men of the Sherwood Foresters were not supposed to die on British soil. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. There was little call for cartography in the HSF so Richard resigned himself to learning quickly from his colleagues, who vigorously protected him from anybody trying to take advantage of his willing nature. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. His funeral will be at Stafford Crematorium at 12:00 hrs 8November 2021. His citation stated The coolness, fortitude and offensive spirit displayed by Awang Anak Raweng were of the highest order. Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give Sue (Rays daughter) an idea of numbers. It is with greatsadness that I inform you of the death of Lt Col (Retd) Douglas Dougie Bridges TD MBE died on 15 October 2019. Jim saw service at B.A.O.R. Ted attended the first course and undaunted by the challenge, successfully gained an"A" grading. Army Outward Bound Towyn. Born on 12thApril 1967, Ian was granted a SSC in WFR on 11thApril 1987 joining C Company at Oakington Barracks, Cambridge. Ian moved to Guyana in 2002 organising jungle expeditions for a British conservation charity. He joined the 1stBn in Hemer, Germany, in September 1982 and also served within Germany, Cyprus and the UK. 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. Mick was born in Bromsgrove on the 26June 1947. When the 2nd Battalion disbanded in May 1955, Tony joined the 1st Battalion in Sennelager, as 2i/c C Coy before commanding the company for the autumn exercises. 3 Station Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. Tony served with the Sherwood Foresters in Borneo and Malaya between 1964 & 1966 and with A Coy in Munster. Hewas entitled to the UN medal for Cyprus and the GSM with Cyprus 63/64 clasp. It is with sadness that we report the death of 23951162 C/Sgt Bernard 'Bernie' Montgomery Horton. 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. He returned to 1 Worc R in Iserlohn in 1955 and served with it in the West Indies until posted as Adjt of the Depot in 1957. The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. He served with 1 WFR in Londonderry, Berlin, Ballykelly and Colchester. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Carol Silk, c/o Mr I Silk, 17 Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2LB. Hugh also served as aCaptain with London Scottish from 1963 to 1968. In early 1966 when then moved to be Adjutant of 4th/6th Bn The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
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