Fred Roberts, Sherwood Foresters Remembered Today: 1165 Driver HEM RAJ 258th Coy. Barry was awarded the GSM NI and UN medals. It is with sadness that we notify you that 432312 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Frederick WALTER MBE MC* of Alderney, Channel Islands died on 28 June 2019 aged 91. On the expansion of the TAVR he joined Mercian Volunteers at Wolverhampton and eventually commanded Headquarter Company. The funeral of Raymond Leadbeaterwill be on Friday 06 March 2020 at 14:30 atPentre Bychan Crematorium,Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP. Philip was born on 13 July 1949 and enlisted with the 1st Mercian Volunteers on 31 October 1967 and served with D (Foresters) Coy, Triumph Road, Nottingham as RegimentalSignaller until 30 October 1979. The family have requested no flowers. Captain Timothy Dickerson died on 5th June 2020 in Norwich Hospital after a long illness bravely borne. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 10:15hrs. John Wooddisse's elder son is Lt Gen Ralph Wooddisse, recently appointed as Commander Field Army. Raymond was born on 14 December 1931 and enlisted on 12 September 1949 recruit then to 1 Bn Worc Reg untill 17 February 1964. He finished his Army career as Quartermaster at Staff College where he was awarded an MBE for his efforts. On the disbandment of this unit and the formation of 214 Battery RA he was a founder member of the Worcestershire Regiment Cadre commanded by Major Vines TD. Patrick was born in Chesterfield on 19 March 1950. 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. 369276 MAJOR PETER NOEL CHISHOLM Major Peter Chisholm sadly died on 11th October 2021 aged 94. 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. Melvin was born on 15 September 1943 and served with E Coy 3WFR at Newark untill he was discharged on 13 September 1982. Colchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. He will be remembered as a larger then life character and will be greatly missed by his brother officers. OBITUARIES 05/07/ 2019 to 14/01/2022, 20. Ian served with 3WFR E Coy between 1987-1989 as well as time with the RAMC. Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Both he and Margaret are sorely missed. As his health deteriorated, he stepped back from the Riders Branch and became an active member of the Worksop Branch. 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. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Seattle, Washington on facebook. The 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot was a British Army line infantry regiment, raised in 1741. The Vale Crematorium, Evesham Rd, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR. His father was made a POW at Tobruk in 1942 returning to the UK in 1945 to be posted to the Depot in Derby. Michael attended the Machine Gun Course at Netheravon 30 October 1961 "C" Passed Dr Cadre at Palace Barracks. Lichfield. 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. He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. Results for 'obituary' | Between 25th Mar 1982 and 25th Mar 1982 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. It is with sadness that we report the death of 19039709 Cpl (possibly Sgt) Ernest William HOLLAND of Colchester, Essex, died on 8 July 2020 aged 90. Jim was discharged at Norton Barracks on 08/03/1963.The funeral for 23292499 Pte James 'Jim' BARNES who passed away on Tuesday 12th September 2021 will be on Wednesday 3rd November at 12:15hrs atWorcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. 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. On the Saturday evening preceding the Pilgrimage an Association Dinner is held. Jack was awarded the Legion dhonneur, by the East Midlands French Consulate on 19 December 2018. COMBAT STRESS / MERCIAN BENEVOLENT FUND, 12b. MEIKLE Patricia (Pat) Suddenly passed away at home on Tuesday 11th April, 2023, aged 84 years.. 83 recruiting and advertising posters, British Army and Territorial Army, 1958-1979. Tony Wright was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 19 December 1958. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. The wake will be held at the Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL. He discharged from the Army on 22 June 1973. 45231) is a preserved British steam locomotive. He served with that battalion in the defence of Happy Valley, north of Seoul. Barry was also a great and loyal Baggies fan (WBA). He served in the Drums Platoon playing the tenor drum and flute. John enlisted in the Sherwood Foresters on 22 March 1955 and finished his service on 21 March 1970. Patrick's funeral will take place on Monday 17May at 11:40hrs atChesterfield Crematorium, Brimington. During the Presentation of New Colours, as custodian,he brought the New Colours on to the Parade. In line with Derby Crematorium's current Control Measures, a short funeral service (immediate family only) was held on 8 April. We regret to announce the death of Clive Bostock who died on 11 May aged 62. The crossing of the River Seine at Vernon is an important part of the Worcestershire Regiment`s glorious history. 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). He left the Army after National Service in February 1955 and became a lawyer. Further to last weeks obituary for Michael Graham, letters of condolence can be sent to. No Standards but blazers and medals may be worn. The funeral service will take place on Friday 10th December 2021 at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. Had he been enlisted in the army he would have been eligible for the VC. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michaels Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. 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). He was a NS man who served in Malaya in 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment andwas a strong supporter of the Regimental Association and a regular attender at the Reunion. He also served on numerous operational duties in Northern Ireland and in Bosnia, and was involved in major exercises in the USA, Canada, Jamaica and Jordan. In his youth Barry spent many happy hours in Hagley Rambler Scouts, playing escape and evasion games in the grounds of Hagley Hall and he states that it was those days of learning to keep his head down that made him able to cope with the rigours of reconnaissance missions and so survive the war. Peter enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Norton Barracks serving in the Caribbean travelling on the 2nd February 1957 on the SS Dilwara being posted at the Bahamas, Jamaica, Belize, British Honduras later in Germany. Tony joined the Army in 1946 and served in the ranks with 28th Training Battalion in Northern Ireland before graduating from RMA Sandhurst in 1948. This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. David organised the work along with the park staff and sourced the materials from all the suppliers, all as donations! Peter then served with 22 SAS before returning to the Parachute Regiment where he went on to become CO Depot Para and Airborne Forces. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. Victor served with 2/5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1943 to 1946. He had that wonderful ability to motivate others to succeed with his endeavours. It is with great sadness that we inform youthat24619796 CSgt Darren Daz L GILDER of Nottingham, died on 7 July 2021 aged 56. Members of The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment | Forces https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/08-07-2020-ernest-william-holland/. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment was in infantry regiment, raised in 1970 through the joining of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. 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. There followed a period at the Defence NBC Centre at Winterbourne Gunner as an instructor, then as Adjutant of the Sennelager Training Centre before Peter became the Training Major of 3 Armd Div and Sig Regt in Korbecke, near Soest in February 1979. Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters(Worcester Branch) | 14. OBITUARIES M In civilian life Barry worked at Headway, Aquired Brain Injury Unit and in his spare time he enjoyed amateur dramatics. There will beproceedings afterwards but details areyet to be finalised. Ian leaves behind his daughter, Rachel, grand-daughter Rosie and his friend Anna who was also like a daughter to him. LL12 9ET. Ted Kimberleywas promoted Sergeant on Minden Day 1963, the day the 1stBattalion received New Colours in Munster. Obituary Listing. Noel served with the Sherwood Foresters as an MT driver in the 1960's and was a keen boxer and all round colourful character who was occasionally known to keep the RP staff busy. Throughout his career, Earl served in Mainland UK, NI, Belize, Cyprus and Bosnia. 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. badge, headdress, British, The Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and It is with great sadnessthat I inform you of the death of Mr Barry Freeman on 4th January 2021. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. He was a national serviceman who served as RMO 1 Worc R in Worcester 1960-62 including on the emergency deployment to British Honduras for Hurricane Hattie in 1961 where he did valuable work with the local population in Stann Creek (now Dangriga). In his own words "the money went faster than the cars" and after attending a regimental wedding in Holywood, Belfast in 1963 he applied to rejoin the regiment and did so inColchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. A823 Squire Buckley Liddiard of New Mills, died from his wounds, 29th June 1915, aged 19. Mick was born in Bromsgrove on the 26June 1947. He served in UK, BAOR, Gibraltar, Tobruk and Northern Ireland. His funeral will take placeon Friday 7 August 2020 in Colchester but it is a private family funeral with restricted numbers due toCOVID-19. In retirement he remained very fit until contracting COVID from which he died. Div HQ Lichfield, Cyprus, 1 WFR HQ Warminster, Berlin, Recruiting office Worcester and Finishing his service in Colchester in 1977. It is with sadness that we report the recent death ofPte Raymond Nicholson who passed away on 25 July 2020 aged 82. Letters of condolence should be sent to: Mrs A Wright, 10 Sunningdale Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5SH. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. and then worked at GCHQ as a RO until retiring in 1995. It is with regret that we inform you of the death of 23352937 LCpl Gerald Thomas Healey of Nottingham who died on 26 November 2019 aged 81. For his service to the TA and TAVR he was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal and the Territorial Decoration. Anyone that has any information regarding Major Farrants military service is asked to contact the Assistant Regimental Secretary who will pass it onto the family and museum. He worked with indigenous communities throughout Guyana and was a tireless promoter of Guyana Tourism; the Ian Craddock Award for Tourism is to be named after him. 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. Dave enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 27March 1952 serving in Section 'A' RAR 5thPlt in Malaya during the 'Emergency'. 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. He was a widely respected CO of 1 Worc R in Gibraltar and Bulford 1966-69 followed by two years as SO1 APRE. 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. Regimental Association Standards are welcome. On D-Day +6, Jack landed on Gold Beach and moving through France, later went into Belgium and Holland and eventually Germany. After leaving the army and marrying he emigrated to South Africa and pursued a business career. Obituaries Adams McFarlane Funeral amp Cremation Services April 30th, 2018 - NOTICE Nightingale Dixie 8 2 2010 A Memorial service will be held on . Death Notices | Worcester News His next and final appointment before retiring from the army was as Chief of Staff BRIXMIS. Original and replica objects, documents and information illustrating how the Sherwood Foresters and Mercian Regiment changed over the last hundred years. On completion of NITAT training, he deployed with the Battalion to Omagh where he took part in Operation Tantalus in May 1989. 24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. In 1992, he deployed to the Falklands as part of the Resident Infantry Company, returning to Cyprus at the end of his tour. In mid 1963 he moved with the battalion to Colchester where it became part of 19 (Air Portable) Brigade. Sherwood Foresters Archives - Page 2 of 5 - WW1Photos.org The funeral of Major Martin Thomson who died on 30 September will be held at 1300 hours on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at the Charlton Park Crematorium, Andover SP11 0TA, followed by a light buffet at the Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden SP11 OHT, a short drive from the Crematorium. Members and Standard Bearers would be welcome. He holds GSM Clasp Malaya and UN Cyprus. Jim had albums of photos some from his service that were copied and are on Worcester Branch websitehttp://www.wfraworcester.com. Only the walking wounded made it to the boat, so if it hadn't been for two mates, Alf Taylor and Lee Hunt, who picked me up and carried me to it I wouldnt be here now. There he converted to being a Regular,wasmade an Acting Lance Corporal,and was eventuallypostedto Malaya to join the 1stBattalion. 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 April 1951 two sections of D Coy 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment were in the jungle when the leading section came under heavy automatic fire, killing Pte N Dykes and Cpl B Stanton and wounding Raweng, Ptes G Hughes and W Payne. He enlisted with the Sherwood Foresters on 4 August 1967 and served with C Coy. He was always involved with shooting and represented the Company and the Battalion in various competitions including Bisley. He trained a Norton Barracks and joined 1stBattalion Worcestershire Regiment. No more details are available however due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no parade. 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. Letters of condolence, to his wife Mary and family, can be sent via RHQ. It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8thFebruary 2021. Major L A Preston. Ian will travel on a bike hearse. 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. Junehad also been an associate member of the Malay Veterans. Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give Sue (Rays daughter) an idea of numbers. Here began a long service with the Worcestershire Regiment and its successors. He served as MA to the C-in-c BAOR from July 1984 followed by a short tour as a DS at the Staff College before promotion to Colonel and appointment as COS NI where he was awarded the CBE. Currently David still works full time and also maintains an allotment. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. 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. Ian was 60 years old and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year ago. In early 1966 when then moved to be Adjutant of 4th/6th Bn The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. He was a lifelong member of the WRA and in later years MVRA and a supporter of all things Regimental. 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. Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Ln, Derby. He joined the battalion in mid-1959 as a Platoon Commander in Malaya towards the end of the emergency and was promoted to Lieutenant in December 1960 when the battalion had moved to become the Garrison Battalion in Singapore. He was Membership Secretary for many years and produced the organisation's award-winning newsletter. It is with sadness that we report the death on 17thJuly 2020 aged 82 of Colonel Michael Stewart Cheetham MBE. In the year 2000, with the help of some Vernon Veterans (1944) David arranged to take a large piece of Malvern Hills granite to the 'Worcesters Layby' on the Tilly road near Vernonet, France. It is with great sadness that I report the death of 506285 Major Edward Cyril Kimberley (always known as Ted) who died on 11th July aged 84. She will be sorely missed by him and their son Tim and daughter Sarah. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. No grandchildren or other attendees. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Hugh Robert Hamilton whodied peacefully at home on 2 May 2021, aged 83. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. Ernest Eric Walker. We regret to announce the death on 14 November of Wendy, wife of Major Les Preston. John Atkins. sherwood foresters 12th Bn - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum 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 was a stalwart and dedicated member of ourBranch And Kidderminster Branch of W.F.R.A. During Bernie`s service he passed courses in Driving, Unit Projectionist, JNCO Skill at Arms, Plt Sgts Course. He joined as a National Serviceman in February 1955 and spent most of his first year in the Army at the Depot, Lower Barracks,Winchester. In December 1944 he transferred to the Worcestershire Regiment. Following deployment in Sarafand, he was sent to Italy to take part in the Italian Campaign. Mrs Margaret Plant. The funeral for James is to be held on Tuesday 3 December at 12:30hrs at Aston-on-Trent Crematorium, Derby Road, Ashton-On-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. We shall miss his comradeship, knowledge, willingness, guidance and enthusiasm in all the activities he undertook with the branch. After Lee was discharged he took up employment with the NHS Northern Devon Heath Care Trust. WO11 Served from 1947 - 1975 Served in Sherwood Foresters. He was called up for National Service on the 22June 1950 at Lichfield, where he was to be stationed for his period of service as an Instructor. Photocopied pages from 2/6th Bn Sherwood Foresters history, covering their service in Ireland during the 1916 Rebellion.From the collection of the former Middlesex Regiment Museum. Mo will be remembered for her support of the branch and for her baking, especially the mince pies at Christmas. Peteenlisted in 1WFR in 1970 and servedfor 22 yearsduring which he served for some time in the Assault Pioneer Platoon and latterly in the QMs Dept. Obituary Listing The family have asked for the standards to be at the service. Standard Bearers The funeral will be held at 10:00 hours on Tuesday 5 November at Rex served with the 2/5th Bn Sherwood Foresters joining B Coy in N Africa in May 1943 before embarking with it for Italy in September where he took part in the Salerno Landings and other exploiting moves. In Oct 1956 he joined 7 Worc R in Kidderminster then Dudley before transferring to 23 SAS (V) and rising to command A Sqn. In April 1945 the Bn returned to Italy and ended its war in Austria where it became part of the Allied High Commission in settling Austria. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. He returned to 1 WFR as Chief Clerk for 2 years in 1981 as a WO2 before promotion to WO1 at Depot Lichfield, then Infantry Records York. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24279496 Private Barry Michael King who died on 25 December aged 64. However,the first visit to the Battalionby HRH The Princess of Wales and his deep involvement in the Presentation of Colours,which required such vast,detailed planning covering the full spectrum of the Q world, were the highlights of these years and called for all his long experience and talents. Roy enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters in the 1970s and was discharged on 31 May 1978. After National Service Dave served as a Pte in the Army Reserve from 1955-59. After the War he served with the Royal Artillery TA at Kingsway, Derby. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. It is with sadness that I report the death of23237237 Cpl JOHN WILLIAM ALTONwho passed away on 14 November 2019. At his 100th birthday party last year he recalled:We were queuing on the beach, waiting for the boat. until the amalgamation of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th) - Facebook 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 enlisted in 3WFR in Chesterfield and was discharged on 30 April 1993. Hugh was a very thoughtful and erudite friend who will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Tony's funeral will be held on Monday 6 April at 15.30hrs Further funeral details to follow. We regret to announce the death on 14 July 2020 of Brigadier RG Silk CBE DL of Worcester aged 78. Ian had received many notes of commendation from Worksop Local Authority Councillors and had also been nominated for the Royal British Legion Centenary Membership Award for Passion prior to his passing. Earl enlisted into the Army, on 6 August on 6 August 1975, as a Junior Drummer at Depot Lichfield. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. He transferred toThe Devon and Dorset Regiment in 1970 and left the army in 1977. On 9 July 1943 hetook part in Operation Ladbroke with the glider troopsat the invasion of Sicily when his glider was released early and crashed intothe sea hemanaged escape the wreckage andswim to shore. We regret to report the death of Major E A Ireland of Mere, Wiltson 24 January 2021 aged 88. Sherwood Foresters - Wikipedia Two burial services have taken place on the Western Front for an unknown soldier of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) and an unknown soldier of an unknown regiment .
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