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3 Station Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. Raymond's family have asked if any of our readers can remember him or have any photographs of him during his time with the regiment. It is with great sadness that I report the death of Dennis Clarke on 15 May aged 82. In his book he described operations to ambush CT with the late Col Peter Walter. It was a tour Tony described as "very stimulating". It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of24525578 Cpl Colin Arthur Hardwick who died 21 March 2020 aged 65. newsletter@stand-firm-strike-hard.org.uk. It is with sadness that I inform youof the death of Lyn Morgan, the widow of Jerry George ClaudeMorgan ex RSM Sherwood Foresters. 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. The later years of his life were dogged by ill health and he was in a care home in Baylham, Stowmarket at the time of his death. Colchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. SY14 8BP. It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8thFebruary 2021. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. Objects: authentic and replica equipment from 100 . 425899 Colonel John Wooddisse DL died on 18th October 2021 after a short illness aged 87. Until illness prevented him from doing so Bill was a regular attender at the Derby Branch Meetings. Terry (Tanky) Harrison has just informed me of the funeral details for his Father, Victor Harrison. Barrie`s funeral is to take place on the 23 July at 14:00hrs. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of4986009 William Henry Birdsell. 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). By 1987 he was only one of three soldiers still serving from those daysof the EmergencyinMalaya. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Pte Geoffrey Carter Whittemore of Chaddesden, Derby who passed away on 9 December 2019. Throughout his TA career was a very active member of the Battalion. At the dedication ceremony David proudly carried a standard. He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. He retired from the army in 1994 and worked as a school bursar for some years. Jamaica in Spt Coy and British Guyana in C Coy. Due to Covid restrictions details will be confirmed as soon as possible. Lt Rodger served withThe Sherwood Foresters Territorial Force from 3 June 1959until September 1963 with 8thBattalion. With his drive and humour things did happen. After that he progressed into the building trade. Whatever he was engaged in, be it social or military, he gave his all. 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. This was during the period pre-UN takeover and was a testing and difficult time for the battalion. Barry was born in Birmingham on 06/02/1942 . Tony was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon by then Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Morley in 1991. 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. The funeral of Brigadier Tony Wright will take place on Wednesday 5 August. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Born on 12thApril 1967, Ian was granted a SSC in WFR on 11thApril 1987 joining C Company at Oakington Barracks, Cambridge. Junehad also been an associate member of the Malay Veterans. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. Funeral details to follow. Peter was discharged late 1959. She will be missed by all. Michael served with 1WFRfrom 6 September 1974 to 10 April 1989 and served in Northern Ireland, Germany, Belize and Cyprus. His father joined the regiment before WW1 and commanded the 1st Battalion 1935-39. 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. "If I had been left behind, I would have spent six years as a prisoner of war or shot.. OBITUARIES Sherwood Foresters until 1965 After leavinp the Army he administrative secretary of the National Council Social Service for seven years. 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. The funeral service for former Sherwood Forester Mark Salmond,referredto asMarkPierce to be held as follows: An archive of First World War research information on soldiers in the Notts & Derby Regiment(Sherwood Foresters). He saw action in Aden, Cyprus and Northern Ireland from 1963 until his discharge in 1970. The family welcome attendance and have requested no flowers, with any donations going to Cancer Research. No grandchildren or other attendees. As Chair of the Mercian Regimental Association, he worked hard at bringing together the antecedent associations to safeguard their longevity. After Lee was discharged he took up employment with the NHS Northern Devon Heath Care Trust. WR2 6AA, 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 can be sent to Bernie`s daughter Claire:-, Mrs Claire Awford. Joe served in the Sherwood Foresters, as a National Serviceman, during the 1950s and spent time in Germany. He was a member of the Battalion contingent at the Territorial Army Silver Jubilee parade in London. Jim had albums of photos some from his service that were copied and are on Worcester Branch websitehttp://www.wfraworcester.com. Ian served with 3WFR E Coy between 1987-1989 as well as time with the RAMC. Edwin Ernest Berry. His funeral will take place on Thursday 1 October at St Marys Church, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2BG. We hope to have the external speakers playing the service. The family have requested no flowers. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. He also represented landowners in negotiations of Afforestation Agreements with the For-estry Commission and Dartmoor National Park and was substantially involved in represent-ing landowners interests during drafting and passage of the Dartmoor Commons Bill through Parliament. William Walters. 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. Daz was discharged on 16 November 2004 after a full career. 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. Thank you everybody. The funeral of Raymond Leadbeaterwill be on Friday 06 March 2020 at 14:30 atPentre Bychan Crematorium,Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP. 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. In 1967 Hugh transferred to the Trucial Oman Scouts as the Defence Intelligence Officer in Sumail near Nizwa, a strategic post at that time. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. Private. Derek was a keen boxer and was a member of the Btn boxing team He was discharged in1967. "I was wounded by shrapnel in the left leg, about 70 yards from the boat. Barry's service will be at Worcester crematorium September 3rd at 10.45am, a wake will be held afterwards at The RoyalBritish Legion at Claines. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michaels Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. Whilst in post war Munster, he was offered an immediate commission which he refused and Jack left the Army in July 1946. A half-scroll on the left division of the cross is inscribed 'SHERWOOD' and another on the right side 'FORESTERS'. Denniswas chairman of a committee of Malaya veterans who funded the installation of a plaque in Worcester Cathedral and organised a service there in 2000 to commemorate those members of the battalion who died during the tour in Malaya. Patrick also served with 3WFR and was discharged on 12 April 1991. 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. Association Standards and members welcome. Ted attended the first course and undaunted by the challenge, successfully gained an"A" grading. 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. No Standards but blazers and medals may be worn. The crossing of the River Seine at Vernon is an important part of the Worcestershire Regiment`s glorious history. While recovering in hospital in Nairobi he met his future wife June who was a nursing sister there. It is with sadness that I report the death of 23700992 LCpl John Desmond Harper of Chesterfield who died on 25 August 2020 aged 81. 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. The remaining members of the first section took cover off the track except Hughes who was unable to move. The couple married at a regimental wedding in Berlin on 21 April 1973. 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. His address if you with to send condolences isLes@skynet4595.myzen.co.uk. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. In May 1952, while leading a jungle patrol, he found a large quantity of items including recently used cooking pots so he decided to ambush the site. Peter then served with 22 SAS before returning to the Parachute Regiment where he went on to become CO Depot Para and Airborne Forces. 3. In civilian life Peter worked as a plumbing and heating engineer. 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 There was no ill-discipline during his tour and he was awarded the OBE (though there was a riot under his successor). Trevor served withD Coy until 24 June 1989 when the 1st and 2nd BtnThe Mercian Volunteers formed the 4th BtnWFR. In Palestine, Derek was dealing with logistics and then found himself transferred to the Psychological Warfare branch of the Intelligence Corps. David Plant joined the Worcestershire Regimental Association in 1952 when he was enlisted for his National Service. HERONCharles Alan Colin OBE:Colonel 48574 Colonel Colin Heron OBE of Killyleagh, County Down died on 17 July 2019. 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. Tony Wright was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 19 December 1958. Discharging on 26March 1955. 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. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. 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. Due to the current circumstances the funeral will be private but a memorial service will be arranged later in the year. He was also well known for visiting local hospitals and singing hymns to the patients as he toured the wards. The Cadre became A Company [Worcestershire] commanded by Major Vines with David as his second in Command. In 1966 a new course appeared,which was soon to be feared by senior NCOs-Brecon. 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. He played cricket, rugby and boxed for the Bn.Funeral details to follow. RHQ Mercian apologise for any distress this mistake may have caused. 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. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. Glen joinedthe ACC Regular Army in 1968, before joining 3WFR in 1975 - 76. 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. Public figure 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. Keith also attended the AFV 432 Flotation Course and was skilled at ensuring the battalions vehicles could swim across the River Weser. He served with that battalion in the defence of Happy Valley, north of Seoul. Donations in aid of St Richards Hospice. He was an active member of his local RBL where he was President. WR2 5DJ. His funeral will be at Stafford Crematorium at 12:00 hrs 8November 2021. He served Malaya, Singapore and Cyprus andholds GSM clasp Malaya, UN Cyprus medal. 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. Billed as survival expeditions, Ian took clients from every walk of life into the Jungle for long periods to teach, challenge and test new found survival skills. He is survived by his wife, Margot, who is currently in poor health in hospital, a son Mark and two daughters, Suzanne and Nicola. Keith Whittles funeral will be a private family ceremony. Keeley Jayne Fuller32 Cairns Street, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 2UW. Details of his funeral will follow. Standard bearers are welcome to attend. Joseph's funeral is to be held on Friday 26 March at St Albans Church, Chaddeston at 12:30 hours followed by a burial at the Nottingham Road Cemetery. Mrs Angela Symmonds. and then worked at GCHQ as a RO until retiring in 1995. DE7 6ES All, including Standard Bearers, are welcome to attend the church service. Earl enlisted into the Army, on 6 August on 6 August 1975, as a Junior Drummer at Depot Lichfield. The funeral for Daz Gilder will be held at 1315 hours on Thursday 29 July, at Bramcote Crematorium. I regret to report the death of 22319941 Pte Dennis Tideswell of Bucknall, Stoke on Trent on 11 October aged 88. An obituary and details of a service in his memory will follow. It with regret that we inform you that Joseph Joe MANCELL of Chaddeston, Derby, died on 12 February 2021 aged 84. He enlisted on 22 November 1961 andserved with the 1stBn Sherwood Foresters in NI, Colchester, and Cyprus until he was discharged on 22 November 1967 and withD Coy 3WFR until 1974. 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. Andrew Adkin. 2,025 likes. 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. He left the Army after National Service in February 1955 and became a lawyer. He played for Bromsgrove Rugby Club then successively became Captain, Chairman and President. Letters of condolence can be sent to:- David`s son. He bought a motorbike (Norton16H) and joined a local church club at St Saviours Hagley, where he met his wife Brenda. Gordon was born in Appleshaw Hampshire on 10 September 1919and enlisted in Leeds on17 January 1940. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. Details will be notified by the family. 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. , Amber valley crematorium, Swanwick chapel, Derby Rd, Swanwick, The funeral service will take place on Friday 10th December 2021 at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. 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. Ted attended the first course and undaunted by the challenge, successfully gained an"A" grading. He was later discharged on the 28September 1974. He served in the MMG and Recce Platoons of 1/Foresters. I am happy to cover all costs. Trevor served with Recce Platoon in Malaya and Cyprus andholds the He attended Officer Training at Eaton Hall in August 1952 and was commissioned into the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in December 1952, the regiment his father, Major Ralph Wooddisse had served in before him. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment.. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! Cards of condolence may be sent to his daughter: Rachel Middleton, 22 Sumner Road, Salford, M6 7GJ. 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. 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. He was Membership Secretary for many years and produced the organisation's award-winning newsletter. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Enquiries via Ken Gregory & Sons (Funeral Directors) Mansfield. Due to limited numbers inside the chapel (no standing room), anyone wishing to attend is kindly requested to inform Maj Gary Spencer of their intentions via either email:gary.spencer529@mod.gov.ukor Tel: +443001670407. It is with regret that we inform you that 481136 Major David Collins died on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at Alexandra Hospital Redditch, after a long illness. The funeral has taken place. He regularly brings a box of fruit and veg for the raffle at the Worcester Branch bi-monthly meetings. Clive Served with 1WFR. Peter was born on Christmas Day 1926. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. If you have recently . It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24095821 Lance Corporal Keith (Bopper) Arthur Footitt who passed away on 25 February aged 71. He finished his Army career as Quartermaster at Staff College where he was awarded an MBE for his efforts. PRIVATE Served from 1984 - 1987 Served in Sherwood Foresters. 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. Brigadier Antony (Tony) Peter Wright MBE died 18th July 2020 aged 81. Standards and members welcome to line route into Crematorium being socially distanced. Melvin was born on 15 September 1943 and served with E Coy 3WFR at Newark untill he was discharged on 13 September 1982.

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