Please observe strict Covid guidelines, including social distancing whilst at the crematorium. Keith also attended the AFV 432 Flotation Course and was skilled at ensuring the battalions vehicles could swim across the River Weser. Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment - Wikipedia OBITUARIES FROM JUNE 2014 TO MAY 2016, 12d. In typically direct fashion he ordered the RSM to accompany him and warned him that if there was any trouble he would be the first to be sacked. He was a lifelong member of the WRA and in later years MVRA and a supporter of all things Regimental. Astwood Cemetery, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA. 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. We regret to announce the death of Datuk Awang Anak Raweng GC in Sarawak, Malaysia on 18 September 2020 aged 91, one of many Iban trackers employed by the army during the Malaya Emergency. Dennis was a keen fisherman and dancer. In 2016, he had the honour of having a street Eley Way named after him; whilst still alive. On completion of the Staff Course he moved to 38 Group RAF as the GSO2(Para) until 1965 when he returned to the 1st Battalion in Colchester as a Company Commander in 19 Inf Bde, then, on conversion to a mechanised battalion, with 6th Armd Bde in Munster. It is with great sadness and regret that I confirm the death in hospital of Clive Wallbank at 9:00hrsthis morning. Some bandits duty appeared after dark and in an exchange of fire one bandit was killed and Roger was wounded. Monday 10 February at 10:00hrs. I regret to report the death of 22319941 Pte Dennis Tideswell of Bucknall, Stoke on Trent on 11 October aged 88. 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. Letters of condolence can be sent to Micks daughter:-Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LW. FUNERAL UPDATE FOR 24619796 CSGT DARREN DAZ GILDER, Attendance: Redesignated E (Nottinghamshire Foresters) Company, 3rd (V) Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) 1992.09.01 Battalion reorganised in three rifle company establishment, and companies lost traditional county affiliation -- see Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Volunteers for continuing joint lineage of those . It with regret that we inform you that Joseph Joe MANCELL of Chaddeston, Derby, died on 12 February 2021 aged 84. Members of Sherwood Foresters | Forces Reunited I have received a link below for Barrie Symmonds' funeral. 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. When [he 1st Battalion re-formed,there was a delay in his return due to manning problems,but he eventually rejoined in Hong Kong as CSM of B Company in 1974. 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. 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. 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. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. He served with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters and was awarded the O.B.E in 1989. Tony Bartholomew was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in September 1949 in Goslar as a Platoon Commander. 2,025 likes. Worcester. Mercian Depot Permenant Staff 18 February 1964 to14 September 1966, 1 WorcReg 15 September 1966 to12 January 1969, Mercian Depot PS 13 January 1969 to31 July 1972, PSI Mercian Volunteers, 01 August 1972 - ROD 13 December 1976 .Raymond served in UK, Malaya, BAOR and the West Indies. Details will be notified by the family. It is with sadness that I inform you that 23250887 L/Cpl Bill Dakin of the Derby Branch WFRA and who served with 1st Btn Foresters passed away on 18 July 2019. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th) - Facebook After training at the Arabic Language School in Aden John joined the Northern Frontier Regiment of the Sultan's Armed Forces in May 1964. In A Coy Mick saw service in Gibraltar, Libya, Iran and Bulford, UK. Keith was born in 1939, the son of a Sherwood Forester. In 1967 he won the trophy for the best WO/Sgt shot at the Battalion Shoot. Peter retired form the Army in December 1981 after a long and varied career. He enlisted with the Sherwood Foresters on 4 August 1967 and served with C Coy. In his book he described operations to ambush CT with the late Col Peter Walter. 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. 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:-. no flowers Thank .you An archive of First World War research information on soldiers in the Notts & Derby Regiment(Sherwood Foresters). He was awarded the GSM (Malaya) and the Malaysian Service Medal. In 1966 a new course appeared,which was soon to be feared by senior NCOs-Brecon. Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view and download. 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. This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. He returned to the battalion in Iserlohn and went with it to Jamaica before being posted as an instructor at Sandhurst. It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs Karen Sales wife of Gary Sales, ex WFR. BBC - Remembrance - Memorial Wall During the Presentation of New Colours, as custodian,he brought the New Colours on to the Parade. They married in 1950, had one daughter and later moved to Stourport. He was commissioned from Eaton Hall Officer Cadet School as a 2/Lt in 1953 and joined C Company, 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Derna, Cyrenaica. Letters of condolence should be sent Malmo, Waingels Road, Twyford, READING, Berkshire RG10 0UA. 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. Any enquiries should be directed to A Wass Funeral Directors, 8 Priestsic Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4EB. Search Seattle obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. He was SSAFA County Branch Secretary/Fundraiser Recruiter from April 2004. On the Saturday evening preceding the Pilgrimage an Association Dinner is held. Dazs family invite you to join them directly after the Service, at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Mellors Way, off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham NG8 6PY. John Wooddisse's elder son is Lt Gen Ralph Wooddisse, recently appointed as Commander Field Army. Captain Keith Brian Whittle died on 10th August 2020 after a long and very courageous battle against cancer. The funeral procession will start at Ians flat at 14.30hrson 4January. John Mccart. 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. The funeral of Doug Hudson will be on Friday 28 February at 12:00hrsat St Wilfrids Church, West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6GR It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8thFebruary 2021. In 1991, the Battalion deployed to Cyprus. Andrew Adkin. Barry was a real character. Barry enlisted into the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment on 27/03/1961. 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 was also well known for visiting local hospitals and singing hymns to the patients as he toured the wards. Bugler, Standards and Association members welcome. Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE We regret to report the death on 26 November 2021 of Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE of Worcester aged 96. All association members and Standard Bearers are invited.If anyone has any further information on James military career, they are requested to send it to RHQ Nottingham and the Assistant Regimental Secretary will pass it onto the family. Further details will follow in due course. He had started to branch out and was running expeditions in Belize, Jordan and the Oman. Ernesttransferred to the 1st Bn, The Sherwood Foresters from the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 25 October 1947 and served in the U.K. Malaya and Germany. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of William 'Billy' Lainsbury who served with 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment. Heserved April 1965 at Mons Officer Cadet School as a Pte was with Battalion in Muster Germany 1966-67. badge, headdress, British, The Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Working tirelessly to the benefit of the branch and Association. David eventually moved to HQ Company as QM [T] at Silver Street, Worcester until the disbandment of the 7thbattalion in 1967 when he joinedThe Worcestershire Territorials RA, TAVR111. OBITUARY Private Richard Gleed-Owen of 5 (Mansfield) Platoon, F (Notts Home Service Force) Company 3WFR passed away peacefully on 18 Nov 20 surrounded by members of his family. FUNERAL DETAILSThe 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. Letters of condolence should be sent to Colins brother: Mr Michael Heron, Tullyveery House, 7 Ardigon Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Co Down BT30 9TA. 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. OBITUARIES Sherwood Foresters until 1965 After leavinp the Army he administrative secretary of the National Council Social Service for seven years. 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. BRIGADIER A P WRIGHTThe family of Brigadier Tony Wright wish to thank all those who wrote letters of condolence to them. In early 1966 when then moved to be Adjutant of 4th/6th Bn The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. He served with the 1st Battalion in Iserlohn, BAOR and the West Indies. Until illness prevented him from doing so Bill was a regular attender at the Derby Branch Meetings. He is shown in Forester Vol VI No 3 October 1966 as being part of the1st Bn Party of Ten who went to Albert in France for the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme,his grandfather Private Ernest Leader took part in the Battle. He later joined the 7th Bn Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment TA and was commissioned. He attended the Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Course in Dhekelia. Richard Walters . completing over 55 jumps including one in France over Saumur in the Loire Valley which nearly ended in disaster when he had to avoid a plane taking off as he came in to land. On amalgamation in 1970 he undertook several training appointments then became Garrison Commander in HQ Northern Ireland before ending his career as a Company Commander at REME HQ Arborfield. Patrick's funeral will take place on Monday 17May at 11:40hrs atChesterfield Crematorium, Brimington. Richard, who used the name Owen, was a man who cheered up everybody who met him. Funeral date and time: Thursday 23July, 14:00hrs. Wilkinson, of Portland Square, King St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. On promotion to C/Sgt he became Chief Clerk of 1 Staffords then at S of Infantry. The remaining members of the first section took cover off the track except Hughes who was unable to move. In his book he described operations to ambush CT with the late Col Peter Walter. On return to the UK Tony became Adjutant of the Depot in Derby before rejoining the 1st Battalion in mid 1961 as 2i/c A Company. He attended several regimental events in the 1990s. Tony's funeral will be held on Monday 6 April at 15.30hrs He was also a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters. 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. the Regiment. It with sadness that we inform you of the death of 485743 Colonel Charles Alan Colin HERON O.B.E. Philwill be sadly missed. Des enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 28 February 1959 and served in Malaya and Singapore with MMG Platoon, then with Recce Platoon in NI, Libya, and Cyprus before leaving on 27 February 1965. Donations to Cats Protection League and Salvation Army (Derby Branches) can be made online or sent care of Wathalls 01332 345 268www.wathalls.co.uk There will be time to share stories of Rex's life which was full of fun, friendship and enduring love at a memorial service and celebration that will be held at a later date. His funeral will take place at 2pm on 8th November 2021 at St Peter's Church, Alstonefield. Having been the best recruit of his intake in 1955, he became the best NCO of the 7thUS Army NCO Academy,where he won the General Patton award for excellence and was elected the Distinguished Graduate,after which hewas named"The Brain"by the soldiers. Her lively personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. The private funeral has already taken place. He transferred toThe Devon and Dorset Regiment in 1970 and left the army in 1977. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. Charles Edward Hudson was born in Derby on 29 May 1892, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Edward Hudson of the Sherwood Foresters. The funeral service for former Sherwood Forester Mark Salmond,referredto asMarkPierce to be held as follows: 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. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24279496 Private Barry Michael King who died on 25 December aged 64. Letters of condolence should be addressed to Brigadier Edward Wilkinson CBE TD DL at 'Thornbury' , Greaves Lane, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell. Brian served with B Coy 3 WFR and was discharged on 15 Jan 1999. They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. 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 Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th). He has been QM(Tech) of 1 WFR,QM of 11 UDR,and eventually QM of the 1stBattalion. On retirement from the Army John took on directorships with Derbyshire Rural Community Council for over 20 years as well as being Commandant of the Derbyshire Cadet Battalion of WFR, a member of East Midlands TAVRA and the Derbyshire ABF Committee. ST2 9BJ, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of WO2 Glen Wilkinson. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of24525578 Cpl Colin Arthur Hardwick who died 21 March 2020 aged 65. If you live outside a Tier 4 area and are going to a wedding, funeral or linked commemorative event inside the Tier 4 area, you must comply with the Tier 4 gathering limits on the events. Lee was born in Nottingham on 29 September 1971. Lee was discharged on 10 March 2000. Cards and letters of condolence should be sent to:Mrs Mada Dakin, 39 Victory Road, Allenton, Derby. War Diary 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters - Unit War Diaries - The 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. Lawrence was born on 30 September 1936 and was one of the last men to be called for National Service in the early 1960s where he served for two years with the 1st - Battalion The Royal Green Jackets. Throughout his career, Earl served in Mainland UK, NI, Belize, Cyprus and Bosnia. Tony returned to the 1st Battalion towards the end of the Malaya Emergency in 1959 before attending the Staff College at Camberley in 1961. 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 1998 John became the Honorary Colonel of 5th (Derbyshire Cadet) Bn WFR. It is believed that he served until the 1960s when he was discharged after losing the majority of his hearing in a live fire accident when he was OC of a Weapons Support Company in either Bovington or Warminster. He was then posted to Beaconsfield as OIC the AMIC Wing. Patricia (Pat) Meikle. The family have requested a Standard Bearer at either the church or cemetery (or both). Whilst Barrie was on patrol during the 1972 N.I. Funeral details will be notified when known. (ieneral Fairbanks moved Nay land in 1965 where he took a keen interest in local affairs. They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Norman McBriar & Son, Funeral Directors, 33a Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. It is with sadness that we report the recent death of 23133037 Pte LawrenceThirlby. 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. In line with Derby Crematorium's current Control Measures, a short funeral service (immediate family only) was held on 8 April. CAPTAIN KEITH WHITTLEKeith Whittles funeral will be a private family ceremony. The funeral of Keith (Bopper) Arthur Footitt wil take place onThursday 2April at 10:00hrs at Babworth Crematorium, Straight Mile, Babworth Road, Retford DN22 8FJ There were one or two nervous soldiers standing with him in the cookhouse queue who found someone who was always interested in their issues. 161 Bromyard Road, St Johns, Worcester. 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. His funeral will take place on Thursday 1 October at St Marys Church, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2BG. Ernesttransferred to the 1st Bn, The Sherwood Foresters from the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 25 October 1947 and served in the U.K. Malaya and Germany. WO11 Served from 1947 - 1975 Served in Sherwood Foresters. They are part of the hidden story of a conflict lost in the chaos of the First World War. After the war he became a State Registered Nurse before being appointed General Manager of The Victoria Hospital until he retired. 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. It is with sadness that we report the death of 23951162 C/Sgt Bernard 'Bernie' Montgomery Horton. Funeral details to follow. 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. Dave enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 27March 1952 serving in Section 'A' RAR 5thPlt in Malaya during the 'Emergency'. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of WO2 Glen Wilkinson. Hugh was a very thoughtful and erudite friend who will be sadly missed by those who knew him. His funeral will take placeon Friday 7 August 2020 in Colchester but it is a private family funeral with restricted numbers due toCOVID-19. Tim Dickerson was commissioned in 1962 from Mons Officer Cadet School and joined the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in Palace Barracks, Holywood, Northern Ireland as a Platoon Commander. He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. In 1978 he was commissioned,and he was given a Quartermaster'scommission in 1980. The photo above shows John with Sheik Nasser bin Abdulla al Awani, premier Sheik on the Jebel Akhdar at Saiq. He then returned to Australia as an instructor at the Land Warfare Centre before rejoining 1 WFR as second in command in Belize. 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. William Stobbs. 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. Rex was recognised for his service and appointed as Lifetime Vice President. He finished his military career as the Quartermaster at Staff College in Camberley, having been the QM at the Depot in Lichfield beforehand. He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. On completion of NITAT training, he deployed with the Battalion to Omagh where he took part in Operation Tantalus in May 1989. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24252201 Private Philip S Jolly aged 68. 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. Barry was born in Nottingham on 1 December 1956. 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. 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.
