OBITUARIES R - S
It is with regret that we report that 2Lt Dr Alec RAINBOW PhD of Palmerston New Zealand died on Wednesday 9th November 2011. Alec was called up for National Service from Nottingham University and was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in March 1953. He served in Wuppertal as a Platoon Commander and Celle as Asst Adjutant and IO. After leaving the Army he did his post graduate course in Tropical Plant Medicine and moved to Cameroon. He then moved to the Horticultural Centre, Private Bay, Levin, New Zealand. His funeral took place in New Zealand on Monday 14 November 2011. For those wishing to write in condolence his wife Kate can be contacted at 16 Masefield Terrace, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand
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It is with sadness we report that Lieutenant David Elvin RANCE of Boreham, Essex died on 20 August 2011 aged 76. David was called up for National Service in 1953 with 1 WORCS R and underwent recruit training at Norton Bks before attending Eaton Hall OCS. He was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in 1955 and served with it in Bulford and Iserlohn. David completed his National Service in 1956 then went on to Oxford University until 1959 when he then joined 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment. In 1963 David went to Cornell University in the USA and subsequently had a successful career as an Occupational Psychologist and Management consultant. A Thanksgiving service will be held on Friday 23 September at St Andrew’s Church, Boreham at 2:30pm. For those wishing to write in condolence, his wife, Mary may be contacted at Chantry Farm, Chantry Lane, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3AN.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 4978237 Pte Ernest ‘Ernie’ Rathbone of Sandiacre, died on 26 November 2022 aged 104. Ernie served with the 2nd Bn, The Sherwood Foresters from 15 September 1939 until his discharge in 1946. He served in Anzio, Palmaria, North Africa and Dunkirk. More details including that of his funeral, will follow.His funeral will take place on Monday 19 December at 1500 hours at the Main Chapel, Wilford Hill Crematorium, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7FE. All WFRA members including Standard Bearers are invited to attend. There will be a Wake afterwards at Buonissima, Station Road, Sandiacre NG10 5BG. All are welcome and for catering purposes are asked to let Shirley Lenney know on 07551 492 778. .
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It is with sadness we inform you that 19003519 WO2 (TQMS) Colin RAYNOR of Lincoln died on 7 August 2016 aged 88. Colin was called up as a National Serviceman into the Lincolnshire Regiment in July 1946 and transferred to 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in February 1947. He was discharged on completion of Service on 4 July 1948 and re-enlisted on a 5/7 engagement with The Sherwood Foresters on 5 July 1948. He completed a Guards Drill course as a Corporal in September 1948 and was a Driving Instructor 1949 – 1950 with C Coy. In December 1950 he was posted as a Sergeant PSI with the 5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters at Derby until 1954 when he was posted to Nottingham OTC as a PSI. In January 1956 Colin was attached to 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment for service in Malaya returning to the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters when it went to Malaya. In 1959 Colin was posted to the Depot at Derby as Staff Sergeant CQMS until May 1963 when he was posted as WO2 Ranges to RMCS Shrivenham. In 1966 he returned to 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters as TQMS in Munster. He left the Regiment on 9 January 1968. His funeral is to take place on 7 September 2016 at 1350 hours at Lincoln Crematorium, Washingborough Road, Lincoln LN4 1EF. Association members and Standards welcome.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 23674236 Pte Gerald READY died on 23 March 2015. Gerald enlisted into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in August 1958 and served until June 1964
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It is with sadness that we notify you that 22994611 Cpl Harry REAY of Gloucester died on 4 October 2016. Harry served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment as a National Serviceman in Bulford and Iserlohn from 1954 until 1956. ..................................................
It is with sadness that we inform you that Tricia REEVE, wife of Maj (Retd) David Reeve MBE died on 17 January 2012. A service to celebrate Tricia’s life is to be held on Friday 27th January 2012 at
midday at St Mary’s, Middleton on the Hill SY8 4BD. Those attending are advised that as the Church is very small, be prepared to stand if you can. If you do need a seat, please let David know beforehand and he will reserve one for you. It is also recommended that those attending wear
stout, rather than smart, footwear (wellies acceptable). After the service, everyone is invited back to The Rock for light refreshments however parking there is limited, so if arrangements can be made to share a car to and from The Rock, it would be to your advantage.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23709937 Cpl Michael REEVES of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts died on 27 January 2017 aged 77. Mick enlisted into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in June 1959 and served with it in Malaya, UK, NI, UNFICYP and BAOR. During his service Mick was a Battalion Heavyweight Boxer, Bisley Shot and also took part in Rugby, Basketball and Athletics. He left the Regiment in July 1968. The funeral is to take place at Mansfield Crematorium at 1400 hours on Thursday 16 February 2017 followed by a wake at Kingsway Bar & Grill, Kingsway, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FN. Association representation would be most welcome. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Mick may be made to Yorkshire Bank: Sort Code:05,-03-81, Account number: 49416894, Reference: Mick Reeves. The family aims to purchase a fold-up bed for Ward 44 to be used by families that need to spend longer periods of time with loved ones at such a sad time.
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It is with sadness we report that Brigadier G G Reinhold MC died on 11 October 2011 aged 94. In the late 1930s he was commissioned into the Queen’s Royal Regiment and posted to the 2nd Battalion in Palestine, then engaged in quelling violence by Arab insurgents. On May 19 1939
Reinhold took a patrol into the village of Qaffin where they came under fire. He ordered his Bren gunner to lay down covering fire and gave chase. On emerging from some olive trees into the open, his group came under heavy fire from 12 men who were concealed from the Bren gunner by the shoulder of a hill. Reinhold was hit in the chest and badly wounded but continued to give orders and withdrew his outnumbered force to safety before collapsing. After a four-hour drive over rough
tracks to the British Military Hospital, Haifa, he was close to death. When he had recuperated, he was summoned by Bernard Montgomery, then a major general and convalescing in the same hospital with a chest infection. Monty told him that he had been awarded an immediate MC for conspicuous gallantry and insisted on pinning the medal ribbon to Reinhold’s dressing gown. On his return to England, Reinhold was invested with the medal by King George VI at Buckingham Palace.
During the Second World War he commanded a rifle company of the 3rd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment and was then brigade major to 130th Infantry Brigade. He was mentioned in despatches for his involvement in the 43rd Division’s planning for D-Day. Reinhold saw fierce fighting in the “breakout” from Normandy and at Arnhem. He was decorated by the Dutch after the liberation of Holland and, in December 1944, he was seconded to the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment. He was its acting CO in the forced crossing of the Rhine, the breaching of the Siegfried Line and the drive into Germany’s heartland.
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It is with great sadness that I report the death of Alison (widow of Lt Col John) Reynolds at the end of January. Her funeral is at 14.30 hrs on Tuesday 22nd February at St Thomas's Church, Crown East, Worcester WR2 6RJ with light refreshments in Rushwick Village Hall afterwards. Family flowers only. Letters of condolence may be sent to Alison's daughter, Mrs Anne Moran, c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services, 30 Bromyard Road, St Johns, Worcester WR2 5BT. Donations, if desired, can be made through Bedwardine Funeral Services to be divided between St Thomas's Church and SSAFA."
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Col JD Reynolds MC of Worcester died on 7 Nov 2015. He enlisted in the Worcestershire Regt in 1940, volunteered for service with 3 Commando, took part in raids on the Norwegian coast before being commissioned in 1942. On return to 3 commando he served in N Africa and the Sicily landing where his platoon captured a bridge. He then landed in Italy in advance of the invasion and, despite being attacked , sent back valuable information for the invasion force for which he was awarded the MC for displaying "leadership, a disregard for danger and an excellent example". He was later wounded in Italy and on recovery rejoined 3 Commando in Normandy and took part in river crossings on the Rhine, Aller and Elbe. After the war he joined 1st Bn the Worcestershire Regt in Trieste, Pola and in Berlin during the Airlift. After the Staff College he served in Canada, then in Jamaica with the Regiment before being appointed the last Commanding Officer of the Regimental Depot at Norton, followed by a tour with the Aden Protectorate Levies. On promotion in 1962 he commanded 3 Cheshire (TA) followed by staff appointments in Hong Kong and Kuwait. In retirement he served as regimental welfare officer The memorial service for Colonel JD Reynolds MC who died on 7 November 2015 will be held in Worcester Cathedral at 1430 hours on Wednesday 9 March.
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It is with regret that we inform you that Pte Derrick Rice died on 27 May 2014 aged 64. Derrick enlisted into 1 WFR in July 1973 and served in Berlin, Colchester, Ballykelly, Armagh and Hemer until his discharged in February 1982. Derrick’s funeral will take place on Thursday June 12th at 1400 hours at The Counties Crematorium, Towcester Road, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN4 9RN. Association and Standard Bearers are welcome. Flowers to The Co-operative Funeral Care, 22 Stockley Street, Northampton, NN1 5EY Tel: 01604 635265 or donations to RESTART at Northampton General. Donations will be collected on the day of the funeral . ...................................................
It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs W. Joyce Richards, aged 102 years, on 3 June. Joyce was a member at Nottingham Branch and had received a Merit Award in 2022 for her long time membership and support of the WFRA for over 22 years.
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We regret to report the death of Major R A U Richards of Cheltenham on 9 October 2021 aged 90. Roger followed his father, Brigadier HU Richards CBE DSO, into The Worcestershire Regiment and joined the 1st Battalion in Malaya in July 1950. 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. Some bandits duty appeared after dark and in an exchange of fire one bandit was killed and Roger was wounded. He was tended by the medical orderly but, though in pain. refused the offer of morphine. The patrol remained until the following morning when he was stretchered out and sent to hospital. He was evacuated to UK in September and after further time in hospital was posted as ADC to General Gale, C-in-C BAOR in 1953. 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. After a further tour in 1 Worc R and a staff appointment in BAOR he rejoined 1 Worc R in Gibraltar in 1965 He spent the rest of his service in intelligence appointments in BAOR, UK (and Norway?) and then worked at GCHQ as a RO until retiring in 1995. He was a valued volunteer at RHQ researching and writing many articles for the regimental magazine and cataloguing the archives until recently. Two of his sons, Hugh and Benjamin, also served in WFR.
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. .............................................
It is with sadness that we inform you that Mrs Dorothy Ricketts, widow of Lt Col J D Ricketts DSO died in New Zealand on 19 July 2018.
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RIDLEY Vivian Howard MBE QGM: 426990 Lt Col It is with regret that we inform you that 426990 Lt Colonel Vivian Howard RIDLEY MBE QGM of Salisbury died on 3 February 2019 aged 87. He was called up as a National Serviceman in 1950 with the F.R.R.C. before attending Eaton Hall and RMAS. Vivian was commissioned 2nd Lt on 6 February 1953 into the Wiltshire Regiment where he served as a Pl Comd in Warminster, Chester and Cyprus 1953 to 1957. He was then appointed Adjutant of Depot the Wiltshire Regt and Depot Duke of Edinburghs Royal Regt (DERR) at Devizes, 1957 to 1960 before being Seconded to the Ghana Army 1960 to 1961. He was then posted to 1 DERR and served with it in UK, Malta and Cyprus 1961 to 1963 before attending Staff College at Quetta and Camberley in 1964. He then served as a Major Exchange DAQMG HQ Canadian Armed Forces 1965 to 1966, 1DERR Coy Comd BAOR and British Honduras 1968 to 1969, DAAG MOD(A) M6 London 1970 to 1971, 2IC 1st Battalion DERR Berlin and N/Ireland 1973 to 1975, DAAG HQ Prince of Wales Div 1975 to 1976 before being posted to 3rd Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters as Commanding Officer 1977 to 1979. Vivian was then appointed Monitoring Officer CLAMOR in Rhodesia 17 December 1979 to 31 March 1980 before taking up the post of AAG/CRLS HQ Eastern Dist 1980 to 1982. He finished his regular service as SO2 AG2b (DAAG B AG2) MOD Stanmore 1982 to 1986.
The funeral is being held on Tuesday 26th February at Salisbury Crematorium, Barrington Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP1 3JB Tel: 01722 333 632. No flowers, but donations to The Rifles or RGBW.
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It is with regret that we notify you that 22220605 LCpl Albert Dennis RIMINGTON of Newark died on 4 March 2018 aged 90. Dennis enlisted into the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment in 1945 with number 14056902 and was discharged in 1948 on completion of service. He served in Palestine, Egypt and Sudan. In November 1948 he re-enlisted into 8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters and served with it until 1951. After leaving the Army Dennis worked with Newark Council and was a strong supporter of Newark Branch as Treasurer and Standard Bearer. His funeral is to take place on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at Christ Church, Newark at 1400 hours followed by committal at Ollerton Crematorium. Standard Bearers and Members would be welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence, his widow is Mrs Janet Rimington, 15 Pierson Street, Newark, Notts NG24 4JG.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 5254169 Sgt Frederick ROBINSON of Birmingham died on 16 November 2016. Fred enlisted into the The Worcestershire Regiment on 15 January 1940 and went with it to France in 1944 landing on Gold Beach at Montfleury. He saw service throughout the Normandy Campaign; at Mouen, Mont Pincon, Berjou, Vernon and on into Belgium where he was involved in Op Market Garden. He was demobbed in May 1946. Earlier in 2016 he was awarded the Chevalier de L'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur. Prior to his enlistment he was employed as a Wire Goods Manufacturer and returned to this profession in Birmingham after the War, eventually becoming Factory Manager. His funeral is to take place on 30 November 2016 at Robin Hood Crematorium, Shirley, Solihull at 1400 hours. Standards welcome.
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It is with sadness we inform you that Major Bryan Keith ROBINSON TD+++ of Long Eaton, Derbyshire died on 15 August 2015 aged 84. Bryan was called up for National Service on 5 May 1949 and after training was posted to the Royal Army Education Corps at Chilwell as a Sgt in December 1949. On leaving the Army he joined the TA as a Sgt and between 1951 and 1959 served with; 66 AA FC Tp RA TA at Walthamstow, 58 AA FC Tp RA TA at Derby, 262 HAA Regt RA TA at Derby, 438 LAA Regt RA TA at Derby before being commissioned in 1959. He then served with 140 Engr Regt RE TA at Derby, 2IC and OC 438 (DA) Fd Sqn RE TA at Derby, OC B Coy Derby Foresters TAVR at Derby, 73 Engr Regt RE (V) at Derby, OC RHQ Tp 73 Engr Regt RE (V) at Nottingham, 2IC B Bty 3 Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters(V) at Beeston, OC D Coy 3 WFR (V) at Beeston, Trg Major 3 WFR (V) at Newark and OC HQ Coy 3 WFR (V) at Newark. Bryan retired in 1988 but continued his links with 3 WFR (V) as the long time treasurer of 3 WFR (V) Association and was instrumental in forming the 3 WFR Branch of WFRA as well as filling the post of President of Long Eaton Branch WFRA The funeral of Maj B K Robinson TD who died on 15 August 2015 is to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote on Thursday 27 August 2015 at 1630 hours. Floral tributes should be forwarded to the funeral directors at The Cooperative Funeral Care, 88-90 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 4LB. The funeral service will be followed by a wake at the Bell Inn, Sawley, Long Eaton. All welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence, Mrs D Robinson 34 Hawthorn Avenue, Long Eaton NG10 3NF. Please note that the time of the funeral for Maj B K Robinson TD on Thursday 27 August 2015 at Bramcote Crematorium has been changed to 1615 hours
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that that Major John Robinson TD of Southwell died on the 13 March 2023. Originally a South Notts Hussar, he was a Battery Commander with 3WFR on formation and became 2IC in 1973. John remained a stalwart supporter of WFR and Crich as well as the SNH after retirement from the TAVR in 1976.
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It is with sadness we report that Mrs Mary Rochford of Upton on Severn died 24 January 2012 aged 84. Mary was the wife of Terence Rochford Worc R. A service is to be held on Mon 6 February 2012 at St Joseph’s Church, Upton on Severn at 1100 hours.
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We regret to inform you that Captain Terence ROCHFORD of Upton upon Severn died on 26 February aged 87. After attending RGS Worcester he enlisted in The Worcestershire Regiment in November 1943 and after training at Norton Barracks was commissioned in The Baluch Regiment in 1945. He served with them in India and the Middle East and spent his last 8 months before demobilisation in September 1947 in Palestine with 2 North Staffords. He later worked for GKN in the Middle East, India, Pakistan and Iran
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It is with regret that I inform you of the death of Lt Andrew Campbell Rodger who died on 19 March 2019 aged 90.
Lt Rodger served with The Sherwood Foresters Territorial Force from 3 June 1959 until September 1963 with 8th Battalion. He was awarded an MBE for Gallantry whilst serving with RASC as 2Lt by saving the lives of Cypriots from drowning.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Peter Roebuck who died on 18 May. Peter served with the Robin Hood Rifles Corps of Drums and 3WFR. Peter was an active member of Long Eaton and West Notts Branch and played the bugle at many WFR Association events. The funeral service for Peter Roebuck will take place on Thursday 8 June at 12.30hrs at St Laurence's Church, Market Place, Long Eaton NG10 1LT, followed by his burial at Longmoor Lane Cemetery at Approximately 14.00hrs.All are invited to join Peter's family for a wake at the Risley Park Public House, Derby Road, Risley DE72 3SS.
Family flowers only please, but if you would like to make a charitable donation in Peter's memory, these may be made to Prostate Cancer UK by using the donation box on the day of the funeral or alternatively they can be sent to A.W Lymn Funeral Service, West Park House, 33 Lime Grove, Long Eaton, NG10 4LD.
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t is with deep regret that we inform you that 22098548 CSgt Derek ROGAN of Newark died on 9 December 2014 aged 83. Derek was called up for National Service in 1949 and served with The Lincolnshire Regiment in Palestine. On discharge in 1950 he joined 8th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters and served until 1969. Derek was a staunch supporter of the Association and was Chairman of Newark Branch. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 14475817 Pte Arnold ROSE of New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire died on 2 September 2011 aged 83. Arnie enlisted into The Sherwood Foresters on 6 November 1945 and the joined the 2nd Battalion in Palestine before moving to Germany and the 1st Battalion. He left the Army in 1957. For those wishing to write in condolence, his son Andrew can be contacted at 47 Hallam Road, New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9TT.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24553398 Pte Glen “Rosie” T ROSE of Netherton, West Midlands died on 20 September 2018 aged 56. Glen joined The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment on 22 October 1980 and after training at Lichfield joined the 1st Battalion in Germany. He also saw service in NI. Whilst on exercise in Soltau, Germany in 1983, he was seriously injured in a vehicle accident and was subsequently medically discharged from the Army on 9 February 1985. His funeral will take place on Thursday 4 October at 1115 hours at Rowley Regis Crematorium, Powke Lane B65 0AD. The family would welcome friends who knew Glen during his service but have asked that no standard bearers or military uniforms be present. Family flowers only and donations to the family’s chosen charity can be given on the day.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24022457 Pte Kenneth C. ROSE of Bulwell, Nottingham died on 31 March 2018 aged 71. Ken enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1965 and served with HQ Coy MT. On amalgamation in 1970 he continued to serve with 1st Battalion The Worcstershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment until leaving the Army. During his service he represented the Regiment and the Army as a Boxer. His funeral is to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham on Tuesday 24 April 2018 at 1445 hours. Members and Standards would be welcome. ...............................................
It is with sadness we inform you that Major FA ROWLEY CMG, OBE, MC died on 28 July aged 92. He enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment as a boy in 1938, was commissioned in 1941 and while commanding a company in the Baluch Regiment was seriously wounded and awarded the MC in Burma. He later had a distinguished career in the Diplomatic Service. His father served in the Regiment before WW2 and his brother was killed in action with 1 Worc R in Malaya. His funeral is to be a private one with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date
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It is with regret that we inform you that Cpl Norris RUSSELL late Worcestershire Regiment died recently. His funeral is to take place on 8 April 2016 at Streetly Crematorium at 1115 hours. For those wishing to write in condolence his widow, Mrs Iris Russell can be contacted at 17 Norton Lane, Burntwood, Walsall, Staffs
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It is with sadness we inform you that 23545047 Cpl Christopher SALES of Lancaster died on 13 October 2012. Chris served with B Coy 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters 1958 – 1964 in Malaya and Cyprus.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs Karen Sales wife of Gary Sales, ex WFR. She has been a stalwart member of Chesterfield branch and gave her valued support , even through a long illness.
She will be sorely be missed by her husband Gary, family and her friends at the Branch.
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The funeral service for former Sherwood Forester Mark Salmond, referred to as Mark Pierce to be held as follows: Monday 10 February at 10:00hrs. , Amber valley crematorium, Swanwick chapel, Derby Rd, Swanwick, Alfreton. DE55 1BH .
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It is with sadness we notify you that the funeral of W0446819 WO2 Susan SANSOM BEM of Kirkby in Ashfield is to take place on Wednesday 9 January 2013 at 1045 hours at Mansfield Crematorium followed by a Wake at East Kirkby Miners Welfare. Sue joined the 3rd Battalion
Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters (Volunteers) in 1975 and served with it until it was disbanded in 1999
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30194627 PTE J L SAWYER ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS. 30194627 Private J L Sawyer died in Cyprus on Thu 12th Mar 2015. Pte Jay Sawyer was a Royal Logistic Corps Chef attached to 2 Mercian. The soldiers of The 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment Battlegroup are serving operationally with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, and are based in the capital city Nicosia. While he was conducting Adventure Training in the Mediterranean Sea he was involved in a tragic and fatal canoeing accident.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24298698 Sgt Stuart SCAIFE of Derby died on 22 June 2017 aged 59. Stu enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1972 and served with it in Germany, Northern Ireland, Belize and UK before leaving the Army in October 1987.The funeral of 24298698 Sgt Stuart Scaife who died on 22 June 2017 will be held at Markeaton Crematorium in Derby on Monday 31 July 2017 at 1330 hours, thereafter a celebration of his life at the Norman Arms on Village Street in Derby. Members and Standards welcome.
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It is with regret that we inform you that Lt Col (Retd) Douglas Noy SCOTT of Andover died on 27 May 2012 aged 92. Duggie was commissioned into The Sherwood Foresters in March 1939 and served with the 2nd Battalion in France and Belgium. After evacuation he served at the Home Service Depot with the 10th and 15th Battalions before moving to India and being appointed as GSO3 Control Officers, India/Burma/Raiding Forces. In 1945 he served as Adjt with the 1st Bn The Buffs before returning to the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Goslar, Germany in 1948. From 1949 -51 he served with GHQ FARELF before being posted to 2nd Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in 1952. He then attended Staff College in 1953 before moving to GHQ MELF where he served until 1956 before returning to take up the post of Training Major at Normanton Barracks. He then went with 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters to Malaya until 1960 when he moved to Nottingham University as Training Major. His last posting before retirement in 1969 was as SO1 (PT) HQ BAOR.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 4977025 Sgt George C SCOTT of Keyworth, Nottingham died on 2 February 2014 aged 94. George enlisted into the 2nd/5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters and served with it in France with the BEF and later in North Africa, Italy, Greece and Austria before being demobbed in March 1946. After the war he became very involved with the Royal British Legion and was a former President of the Colston Basset, Owthorpe and Cotgrave Branch. His funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Monday 17 February 2014 at 1120 hours. The family would appreciate it if Standards could be present.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 23980427 LCpl Colin Peter SEYMOUR died on 21 December 2017 aged 71 yrs. Colin enlisted into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in 1964 continuing in the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment until his discharge in 1977. His Funeral is to take place at St Mary’s Church, Manor Court Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5HU at 1445 hrs on Thursday 18 January 2018, followed by a private Cremation. Mourners are asked to be seated in the Church by 1415 hrs. Photos of Colin during his Army career will be appreciated by the family. Messages of Condolence may be sent to his Grandson, James Williams, 244 Heath End Road, Nuneaton, CV10 7JB. Standard Bearers and Association members are invited to attend.
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It with regret that we inform you that Major Richard Ian Pollock SHIELDS of Hereford died on 19 July 2017. Dick joined the Worcestershire Regiment for his national service in 1953 and served two years at the Depot ending as a Cpl instructor followed by three years in 7 Worc R. He was a member of the shooting team in both units. In 1987 he was commissioned in to the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment as a TA Public Information Officer and rose to the rank of Major before retiring in 2000. He was a journalist in civilian life and became editor of the Hereford Times. His funeral service took place at Hereford Crematorium on 3 August 2017. .........................................
It is with regret that we inform you that 22849455 Pte Derek SHERWOOD (formerly EWART) of Derby died on 7 November 2015 aged 75. Derek enlisted into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in 1957 and served with it in Malaya, Singapore, Northern Ireland, UK, Cyprus, Libya, Canada and Germany and left the Regiment in 1970. Funeral details will be promulgated once released
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It is with sadness we notify you that 23674329 Pte Thomas Harry SHIELDS of Sutton in Ashfield died on 15 December 2016. Thomas was a National Serviceman and served with A Coy, 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Malaya. Funeral details will be notified when known.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24193999 Sgt Wayne SHILLAM of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire died on 14 January 2015. Wayne enlisted in 1972 with the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and left the Army in 1992. He served in NI where he suffered minor injuries in a bomb blast and he also served in Belize where he was in HQ Coy MT Pl. Funeral details will be promulgated when known
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It is with regret that we notify you that 23946789 LCpl Eric 'Danny' SHOOTER of Nottingham died on 26 October 2018. Danny enlisted into 5th/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1962 and when it was disbanded in 1967 he continued serving with D (Sherwood Foresters) Coy Mercian Volunteers. His funeral has taken place.
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It is with sadness we inform you that Mrs Eileen Shrimpton wife of ex WO2 (CSM) Charlie Shrimpton (1 WORC R) died on 8 January 2013 aged 83.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that In-pensioner 21012363 WOI Charles Edward SHRIMPTON of Royal Hospital Chelsea died on 21 November 2018 aged 91. Charles joined the RA as a junior soldier on 10 June 1942 until 08 June 1945 and then in adult service from 9 Jun 1945 until 1 Jul 1947. He joined the Worcestershire Regiment on 28 Nov 1947. From his earliest Regimental days he upheld the fine shooting reputation, first established by his father Major C E Shrimpton and was a prominent member of the 1st Battalion Shooting Team which won the KRRC Trophy at Bisley in 1955. He spent most of his service with the 1stBattalion where he rose through the ranks and was awarded the GSM Malaya and LSGC. In January 1962 he was promoted to WOI and appointed RSM of the 7thBattalion (TA). His last year of Colour Service was with the Mercian Brigade Depot at Lichfield prior to discharge on 31 Mar 1968. Charles was admitted to the Royal Hospital Chelsea in November 2015. His funeral service will take place in the RHC Chapel on Monday 10 December at 1400 hours. All are invited to attend.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Margaret Sibcy, of Newark, died on 28 April. Margaret was the sister of a Sherwood Foresters and went along with him and his wife, to a WFRA meeting in 1994. She later became the branch Secretary and remained so for almost 30 years, until the branch disbanded. The funeral of Margaret, who died on 28 April (Issue 18) will take place on Thursday 30 May at 1045 hours at the Hope Community Methodist Church (AKA Barnbygate Chapel), Barnbygate, Newark NG24 1PX. This is followed by a cremation at Sherwood Forest Crematorium, Newark Rd, Ollerton, Notts NG22 0DY at 1200 hours. The Wake will be held at the Newark Services Club (formerly RAFA Club), 23a London Rd, Newark NG24 1TN. The Club will open at 1220 hrs noon for those not travelling to the Crematorium, with those who will be, joining later. Please note that the club is not visible from London Rd. It is accessible via the London Road car park, and then behind the Odeon Cinema. Parking charges apply and the machines take cash. All regimental mourners and Standards are welcome to attend. Family flowers only. Donations are welcomed and will be jointly split between the Mercian Benevolent Fund and the Crich Memorial Fund. Mercian Regiment Benevolent Charity. Sort Code: 16 19 26. Account Number: 20000562. Reference: Sibcy Crich Memorial Fund. Sort Code 16-19-26. Account Number: 19996670. Reference: Sibcy
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We regret to announce the death on 14 July 2020 of Brigadier RG Silk CBE DL of Worcester aged 78. He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. He then returned to Australia as an instructor at the Land Warfare Centre before rejoining 1 WFR as second in command in Belize. 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. 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. He returned to the Staff College as COS in August 1989 before promotion to Brigadier and appointment as Commander of 143 Brigade in Shrewsbury in January 1992. He retired from the army in 1994 and worked as a school bursar for some years. He served as a very conscientious Colonel of the Regiment from 1992-97. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Hereford and Worcester in 1996. He was one of WFR’s outstanding officers He has been ill for some years..
Due to the current Covid-19 crisis the funeral will be for family only. A service of Remembrance will be held later.
Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Carol Silk, c/o Mr I Silk, 17 Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2LB. SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of the late Brigadier R G Silk CBE is to be held at Repton School at 10.15 am on Sunday 23rd June 2024. This will be followed by refreshments in the 400 Hall Theatre Foyer: Brigadier Silk's family extend a warm welcome to all. For catering purposes, those who wish to attend are asked to notify Ian Silk (i.silk@icloud.com) before Friday 7th June. Further details will be promulgated in due course.
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It is with regret we inform you that 24035842 Pte John Thomas Simcox of Old Park Lane, Oldbury West Mids. Passed away aged 67 years on the 11th November 2014, John spent the last 6 months in a nursing home and his funeral took place on 24th November 2014. John served with the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment, enlisting on the 1st October 1964 ,serving at Gibraltar ,Tobruk, Cyprus ,Malta, Northern Ireland and discharged on 1st February 1971. Anyone wishing to write letters of condolence to his son, John Simcox, the address is 39 Bodenham Road, Oldbury B68 0SF
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. Brian served with B Coy 3 WFR and was discharged on 15 Jan 1999. The funeral is on Thursday 5 September 11:15hrs. Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road. Mansfield. NG18 5BJ. The family have requested no flowers. Please make a donation to Barnardo's Charity.
.......................................... It is with great sadness that we let you know that 14410044 Pte Denis SIMPSON, of Milton Keynes, died on 23 January 2024 (he would have been 100 on the 28th). Denis, originally from Ripley, Derbyshire, enlisted into the Army on 31 October 1942 and joined The Sherwood Foresters on 22 May 1943 and stayed with them until 1944. He then joined the Commandos and the RMP. It is believed that he served in Egypt, Yemen, Palestine and Italy and left the Army as a Sgt in 1947. Denis returned to Ripley and had various jobs but ended up as a builder. He was married to Joyce until 1970 when she died. They had 2 sons. He then remarried to (another) Joyce and later moved to Milton Keynes. Messages of condolence can be sent to his son, Robert, bobsimmo@yahoo.co.uk . It is not known at this stage if there will be a funeral service and details will be promulgated, if there is one to attend. ...............................................
It is with great sadness that I report the death of Major Michael Simpson TD who died at the end of January. Further details will follow when known.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 23440947 C/Sgt John Slater who died peacefully at home with his family by his side on the 12 May, after a long illness, at the age of 85. John served with 1 Worcs and 1 WFR and was discharged on 23 September 1977.
All that knew him are welcome to attend his final farewell at 14.30hrs on 7th June 2023 at Wyre Forest Crematorium Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn. DY13 8BD and afterwards at the Crown and Sandys, Main Road, Ombersley. WR9 0EW.
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It is with sadness we report that 22596257 Pte Arthur SLATER of Halesowen, West Midlands died on 12 August 2011 aged 78. Arthur served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment as a National Serviceman from 1951 to 1953 in Support company in Malaya. For those wishing to write in condolence his wife, Margaret can be contacted at 67 Dunstall Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 1BD.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 489638 Brigadier George Beverly SMALLEY OBE TD of Wollaton, Nottingham died on 20 December 2017 aged 71. Bev was commissioned into Mercian Volunteers on 26 April 1970 and served with it until moving to the Yorkshire Volunteers in the mid 1980s. In 1994 he was appointed ADC TA to HM The Queen and was later appointed Hon Col The East and West Riding Regiment and the Hon Col 3rd Battalion The Prince of Wales Regiment. Funeral details will be notified when known. For those wishing to write in condolence to his wife Lyndsaye the address is 36 Bramcote Lane,Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2ND
Memorial Service - Brigadier B Smalley OBE TD
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Brig B Smalley will be held in the Choir of York Minster at 1400 hours on Tuesday13 March 2018. For those who wish the wearing of medals would be considered appropriate.
It is also anticipated that a gathering post service will also take place but details of a venue are still being clarified.
Once we have details of the gathering we will communicate it to you
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It is with regret we inform you that 23042212 Pte Albert SMITH died on 6 August 2016 aged 79. Albert enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on 25 August 1954 serving in Germany and ending his service in the Cheshire Regiment August 1957. In civilian life Albert Worked in engineering until he retired. His funeral is to be held on Monday 22nd August at 1045 hours at Worcester Crematorium, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA. Standards and Associations members welcome. Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife Mrs Sheila Smith 6 Kendal Green Warndon Worcester WR4 9 NU
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It is with regret we inform you that 19036429 Pte Bernard Lewis SMITH of Nottingham died on 21 September 2016 aged 87. Bernard was called up as a National Serviceman in November 1946 and after training was posted to the Sherwood Foresters in February 1947. In 1950 he was posted as a reinforcement to serve in Korea. His funeral is to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ on Saturday 15 October 2016 at 1530 hours. Standards welcome.
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It is with great sadness that we report the sudden passing of Pte Derek Smith of Mansfield Woodhouse. After service with 17/21L as a Trooper, driving Chieftain tanks, Derek returned to Notts and took up civilian driving work. In 1985 he answered the call for veterans to join the Home Service Force with 5(Mansfield) Platoon F Coy 3WFR(V), as Bath Street TA Centre, until HSF disbandment in May 1992. Derek became a stalwart member of the HSF team, regularly parading with the HSF parades, and also when invited by A Company 3WFR, 5 Platoon’s sponsoring hosts. Derek was one of the HSF experienced soldiers who always willingly provided support and advice to younger territorials, enthusiastically and smartly covered less glamourous, yet vital, tasks concerned with security and logistics and always providing help behind the scenes in kitchens. Being tall, fit and a good shot, and with a giveaway mature moustache, Derek often found himself right marker with RSMs and CSMs looking out for him. Although expert with the SMG favoured by The Cavalry, he quickly acclimatised to the SLR with 3WFR, frequently taking part in an HSF Falling Plate team at the annual Bn SAAM at Beckingham. Many a time F Coy trained alongside G (Derbyshire HSF) Coy becoming collectively known as “The HSF” and working together. Little did they know that they were members of a total of six HSF Companies to be raised by Regiments later to form The Mercian Regiment. In (his 2nd) retirement, Derek supported WFRA 3WFR Branch events, Notts HSF Assn and The (national) HSF Assn Events, when possible. He was also a strong supporter of the 17/21st Lancers’ Assn. Derek became an enthusiastic caravanner, spending regular weekends with grandchildren on the Lincolnshire coast. Derek’s funeral will take place at Mansfield Crematorium (in the larger Thoresby Chapel) Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ (01623-463427) at 10:15 am on Friday 15 September 2023. The 17/21L Assn will also be represented .
Condolences may be sent to Mrs Pam Smith at 14 Shakespeare Ave, Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8EX. The lead family mourner is Kevin Smith (son). Standard Bearers welcome.
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It is with regret we inform you that 22397934 Pte Frank SMITH of Stoke on Trent died on 8 August 2012 aged 83. Frank served with 1 Worc R HQ Coy Signals Pl in Malaya in 1952. .................................................
It is with sadness that we inform you that 23117799 Pte Jack Smith of Prince Rupert Rd Worcester recently passed away. Jack was born in Pershore on the 4 September 1936. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14 February 1955. Serving in D Coy Jack saw service in Islon Germany.
Jack was a member of Worcester Branch but in recent years due to his illness and disability he was unable to attend branch meetings. A few years ago he did attend the Regimental Museum fund raising day in St Helens church. Jack was in receipt of the branch letters.
Jack`s funeral will be on Wednesday 3 March 14:30hrs at Worcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA.
Bugle, Standards and members welcome to line route.
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We regret to inform you that 23292547 Pte John SMITH who served with 1 WORCS R in Germany and Jamaica from 1958 to 1961 died on 6 September 2011
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It is with Sadness that I inform you that WO2 22352901 Maurice 'Smudger, Mo, or Nozzer' Smith, of Kempsey Worcestershire, former Secretary of Worcester Branch W.F.R.A. passed away at Worcester Royal Hospital on 3rd April 2019. Maurice was born in Worcester on the 26th October 1929.
Maurice enlisted into The Worcestershire Regiment 7th Battalion at Worcester in 1949 as a Territorial Soldier. On call up for National Service in 1950 he arrived in TA uniform to be told he was now in the Royal Artillery and had to stitch on new shoulder titles and badges. His first posting was to Malta. Later recalling the damage that was there from the island`s hold out against the Axis forces. Whilst serving in the T.A. Before enlisting, Maurice`s civilian employment was fixing typewriters and was pigeon holed into that when he reported for duty in Malta being promoted to L/Bdr in RHQ. In Malta Maurice rowed and sailed for the Army Team and played cricket, hockey and football for the RA Regiment.
After National Service in 1952 Maurice resumed serving in the 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment, serving at different locations in Worcestershire. At one point he played the bass drum for the Battalion band. He rose to WO2 and was the Warrant Officer in charge of the Colour Party when the 7th Battalion Colours were laid up in St Mary`s Church Kidderminster. Retiring from the 7th Battalion in June 1967 In civilian life after National Service Maurice was a Policeman serving and living in Birmingham. After leaving the Police Force Maurice worked at Morgan Crucible near Norton Worc`s. Maurice`s passion was cricket and was groundsman and Secretary for Kempsey Cricket Club and worked closely with the County Cricket ground organising bulk deliveries to be shared out for local cricket grounds. Maurice joined Worcester Branch W.F.R.A. In 2010 and became Secretary soon after. He was very efficient in the Secretarial role and the organising of different parades, working closely with Worcester City Council on getting the necessary procedures sorted. Another of his passions was Gheluvelt Park and the Worcester Branch Annual Gheluvelt Service. This was because his late Wife`s Uncle had died of bayonet wounds received at the Battle of Gheluvelt on the 31st October 1914.
Maurice was very proud to be asked to lower the Worcestershire Regiment flag at the former TA Centre, the Shrubbery, Kidderminster in 2017 for the Kidderminster Branch M.V.R.A. 50TH Anniversary of the cessation of the 7th Batt Worcestershire Regiment and the forming of the Mercian Volunteers in 1967. Maurice`s funeral will take place at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Worcester WR3 8HA on Friday 3rd May 2019 at 15;15hrs. Standards Bugle and Association members welcome. Afterwards at the Crown at Kempsey, 66 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire. WR5 3JF Letters of condolence can be sent to :-
Mr P & Mrs D Smith 6 Ellsdon Kempsey Worc`s WR5 3NT
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23451144 Cpl Maurice SMITH of Alfreton, Derbyshire died on 5 July 2014 aged 77. Maurice was called up as a National Serviceman into The Sherwood Foresters on 6 February 1958 and served with 5 Pl B Coy. He served in Malaya and was engaged in operations Badak, Ginger and Saddleup. He completed his service on 4 February 1960. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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It is with regret that we inform you that Captain Douglas James SNOXHILL of Godalming, Surrey died on 18 May 2013 aged 90. Douglas was called up in 1941 and after training at Norton Barracks attended Sandhurst before being commissioned into The Worcestershire Regiment and joining 11 Worc R in November. In 1944 he was posted as an instructor at the Infantry NCO School until joining 9 Worc R. He transferred to A Coy 1 Worc R in July 1945 and served in BAOR and Trieste until his release in November 1946.
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It is with regret that we report that Lt David Warwick SPEED of Allestree, Derby died on 7 February 2011 aged 77. David was a National Service Officer who joined the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters and served in Malaya. On leaving the Army he became a Chartered Accountant and
Managing Director.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 23685742 C/Sgt Robert Horace Speed of Mansfield, died on 16 January 2022 aged 80. Bob served with 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment and with 5 (Mansfield) Platoon, F (Notts HSF) Company 3WFR until 24 June 1994.
His funeral took place on Wednesday 23 February at Mansfield Crematorium.
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24245200 Cpl Melvin Speed who died on 12 April 2020 aged 76. Melvin was born on 15 September 1943 and served with E Coy 3WFR at Newark untill he was discharged on 13 September 1982.
Funeral details to follow.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 248378 Padre Capt William SPEIRS of Melrose , Scotland died on 13 June 2013 aged 96. Capt Speirs served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in WW2 and took part in the battles for Hill 112 and the Falaise Gap where he was wounded.
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It is with regret that we notify you that 22843180 WO1 (RSM) Paul SPELMAN died on 15 January 2017. Paul enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment and continued to serve with 1st Battalion the Worcestershire and Sherwood Forsters Regiment after the amalgamation. He left the Regiment in April 1977. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24134258 Pte Peter Spenceley on the 25th April 2024 in South Wales, Peter joined the Junior Soldiers Battalion Shorncliffe Folkestone in 1967-1969 and joined the Worcestershire Regiment. On Amalgamation he was posted to Brecon platoon as part of the Demonstration Battalions duties to the Infantry Battle School. He served on the WFR first tour of NI and Berlin where he then transferred to the Army Air Corp on 20 January 1975 and completed his 22 years Regular Service.
Peter's funeral is on Tuesday 21 May 12:00 hrs Llwydcoed Crematorium, Aberdare, CF44 0DJ. Followed by a Wake at Brecon Working Mens Club, Watergate, Brecon LD3 9AN All are welcome to attend the service and wake. ...............................................
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.
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 Regimental Signaller until 30 October 1979.
Philip was been the inspiration behind the D Company Mercian Association together with his wife Sandra they organised several 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. Phil will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place on Monday 3 February at 15:00hrs.
It will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanick, Nr Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1BH.
Members and Branch Standards are welcome.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 377642 Major Paul Louis STACKHOUSE of Harrogate died on 11 June 2016 aged 87. Paul was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in April 1947 and served with it in Germany. In 1950 he was appointed ADC to GOC Nigeria District West Africa before being posted in 1953 to the Depot in Derby as Adjutant. In 1955 he was posted as an Instructor to Eaton Hall in Chester before rejoining the 1st Battalion in 1957 and went with it as Adjutant to Malaya and Singapore 1959 – 1961. In June 1961 Paul was appointed Staff Captain AG2(O) at the War Office until July 1963 when he took up his final appointment as a Company Commander at the Army Apprentices College in Harrogate until his retirement in 1967. The funeral is to take place at St Roberts Church, Roberts Street, Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire HG 1HP on Thursday 23 June 2016 at 12 noon. Donations to St Michaels Hospice may be forwarded to Hubert Swainson Funeral Services Ltd, 39 Franklin Road, Harrogate HG1 5ED and a collection plate will be available in the Church. For those wishing to write in condolence, his wife Margaret may be contacted at Mrs N M Stackhouse, 20 Rossett Avenue, Harrogate HG2 9NA
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It is with regret that we inform you that 2nd Lt Adrian Timothy James STANFORD of Westminster, London died on 3 May 2016. Adrian served in the ranks as a National Serviceman with the Rifle Brigade in 1954 before moving to Eaton Hall as an Officer Cadet. He was commissioned into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters and joined it in Derna Cyrenacia (Libya) in September 1954. Adrian was then appointed Assistant Adjutant at Chiseldon, Wiltshire in September 1955. On leaving the Army he went up to Merton College, Oxford before commencing a banking career in the City of London. His funeral is to take place in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Preston Capes, Northamptonshire on Monday 6 June 2016 at 1130 hours.
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Captain Hugh Steadman died on 15 October in Blenheim, New Zealand, aged 79, after a long battle with cancer. Hugh was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he won the prize for Russian Studies, into the Sherwood Foresters in December 1960. He joined the 1st Battalion in Holywood, Belfast, Northern Ireland in January 1961 as a Pl Comd. In mid 1963 he moved with the battalion to Colchester where it became part of 19 (Air Portable) Brigade. As a result of this move he was one of the officers who participated in the Battalion's emergency deployment to Cyprus on Boxing Day 1963. After initial operational moves within the island he was deployed with his platoon (1 Platoon, A Company) onto the Green Line separating Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities in Nicosia. This was during the period pre-UN takeover and was a testing and difficult time for the battalion. In April 1964 he was posted to the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion in Oswestry for two years as an Outward Bound Instructor before returning to the 1st Battalion in 1965 as a Company 2i/c in the battalion's role as mechanised infantry within 6 Mechanised Brigade. 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 was a natural linguist and well suited to the role. This was followed by a tour as a Company 2i/c in Berlin with 1st Bn The Staffordshire Regiment where he met and married Christine. Motivated by his beliefs after his tour in the Middle East he resigned his commission but joined the Wessex Regiment (TA) in Southampton and took a BSc in Politics and International Relations at Southampton University followed by a two year course for a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. 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. In 1985 they emigrated to New Zealand where Hugh established a fruit distillery in Marlborough on South Island until the invasion of Iraq occurred when, by his own admission, he became politicised and began a blog heightening awareness of events and of ideas being advanced for the improvement of the global community's contribution to a better future. Hugh was a very thoughtful and erudite friend who will be sadly missed by those who knew him. For a view of his thoughts and ideas we recommend that you view his website www.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 to chris@ntrance.co.nz
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It is with regret we inform you that 23535009 Cpl George STEVENS of Harvey Bay, Queensland, Australia died on 14 October 2012 aged 73. George enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in 1957 serving with it in Malaya and Singapore. He continued to serve with 1st
Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters on amalgamation and left the Regiment in January 1980 after serving in Northern Ireland, West Germany and Berlin. His funeral took place on Wednesday 17 October 2012 at Great Southern Garden of Remembrance, Carbrook,
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Messages of condolences may be sent to his son Troy on stevenst@rocketmail.com
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Sgt Keith Stevenson who died on Thursday 8 June. Keith served as a National Serviceman as well as within Battery 3WFR, D. Company 3WFR and F. (HSF) Company 3WFR. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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FUNERAL DETAILS FOR 24660944 CAPT JAMES ‘JIM’ STEWART
The family extends an invitation to the Regimental Family (including Standard Bearers) to attend the Church Service which will be held at St Paul’s Church, Chester Green, Derby DE1 3RT on Thursday 9 May 2019 commencing 1400 hours. Parking is very limited and car sharing is advised. There is some free car parking at Chester Green Community Centre DE1 3RR or Morrisons Car Park at Wheatcroft Way, Derby, DE21 4RX (approx 1km walking distance from the Church and please check for local parking restrictions). The Church Service will be followed by a private family cremation. The family have requested no flowers but will nominate a charity for the Church collection on the day.The family have invited all to attend the Wake which will be held in 103 Bn REME, 148 Coy Reserve Centre, Kingsway, Derby DE22 3BN. Any questions can be directed to the Assistant Regimental Secretary cindy.baines247@mod.gov.uk
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24173032 Cpl Stanley Leslie STEWART of Brecon Powd died on 22 January 2016 aged 65. Les (Geordie) served with B Coy 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, leaving the Regiment in September 1981. His funeral is to take place at Hereford Crematorium, Westfaling Street, Hereford HR4 0JE on Monday 8 February 2016 at 1200 hours. Gathering afterwards at Bay Horse Inn, Hereford. Dress: Happy
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It is with regret we report that 4986533 Cpl Eric STONE of Ilkeston died on 7 February 2012 aged 90. Eric enlisted in 1940 and served with The Sherwood Foresters in Malta, North Africa and Italy.
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It is with regret that we announce the death of 4979330 Sgt Gordon Sugg who passed away on 17 June aged 100. Gordon was born in Appleshaw Hampshire on 10 September 1919 and enlisted in Leeds on 17 January 1940. He went from Leeds Barracks to Bestwood Lodge Arnold where he joined D Coy 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, he went to France with the B.E.F and was wounded in the legs by shrapnel at Dunkirk when German dive bombers attacked the beach he was later evacuated to England aboard HMS Winchelsea.
At his 100th birthday party last year he recalled:”We were queuing on the beach, waiting for the boat. We knew it was going to be the last one so you can imagine how we felt. "I was wounded by shrapnel in the left leg, about 70 yards from the boat. 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 wouldn’t be here now.
"If I had been left behind, I would have spent six years as a prisoner of war ... or shot.”
After he was released from hospital he was posted to Catterick and transferred to The West Yorkshire Regiment on 14 April 1941. Gordon was discharged on 3 May 1946.
After the war Gordon ran a successful chain of shoe shops alongside his late wife Gwendoline. 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. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer.
Any enquiries should be directed to A Wass Funeral Directors, 8 Priestsic Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4EB. Phone: 01623 557313.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 412078 Maj Robert Basil SULLIVAN-TAILYOUR of Sutton Veny, Warminster died on 24 February 2015 aged 84. Robert attended Eaton Hall OCS and Mons OCS in 1948 before being commissioned into the Sherwood Foresters in 1950. He joined the 1st Battalion in BAOR and in 1952 was appointed Pl Comd of Anti Tank Platoon in Egypt before being posted to the Depot in 1953. He went on to serve with the Kings African Rifles as OC HQ Coy in East Africa in 1955. He then became an instructor at Mons OCS before returning to the 1st Battalion in Malaya in 1960. Between 1963 - 1966 he was a student at the German Staff College before returning to the 1st Battalion as a Coy Comd. In 1968 he was posted to HQ BAOR as GSO 2 before being appointed 2IC 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1970. Robert then had various Staff Appointments before leaving the Army in 1978. There will be a private family funeral and a Service is to be held in Sutton Veny in April, details of which will be notified when known.
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It is with regret that we inform you that Reg Strauther, President of Mansfield Branch WFRA died on 9 February 2018. The funeral is on 5 March at 1100 hours at the Methodist Bethel Chapel, Nottingham Road, Mansfield followed by cremation at the Mansfield Crematorium at 1215 hours. .....................................
We regret to report the death of Captain WJH Swainson of the Worcestershire Regiment who passed away on 10 February 2021. Further details will be published when they are available.
As previously notified Captain WJH Swainson of Chagford, Devon died on 10 February 2021 aged 86. Bill was commissioned in The Worcestershire Regiment in 1955 and served in 1 Worc R in Iserlohn, throughout the WI tour 1957-60 in Jamaica where he served for a time as ADC to the Governor , and in Worcester until posted in 1962 as an instructor to the IJLB at Oswestry. 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. While in 1 Worc R he represented the bn at athletics and rugby and in Jamaica at polo. In 1961, while riding out at Rimell’s stables at Kinnersley he persuaded the officers to back Nicolaus Silver to win the Grand National and when it won there was an impromptu party in the mess. In retirement he took out a horse training license and enjoyed notable success in national hunt and on the flat from stables in the Cotswolds.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Worcester branch member 24026891 L/Cpl Barrie Anthony SYMMONDS passed away peacefully at home on Monday 6 July 2020.
Barrie enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 25 August 1964. Serving in the UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and Berlin, Germany. He served in the Drums Platoon playing the tenor drum and flute. Whilst Barrie was on patrol during the 1972 N.I. tour he was wounded in the foot by an IRA sniper. Whilst in Berlin on lighter duties he looked after the Regimental swines (pigs). He was later discharged on the 28 September 1974. Barrie`s brothers George and Reginald both served in the Regiments.
In civilian life Barrie worked in the building industry with his favourite pastimes being DIY, gardening and spending time with his family.
He had been a member of Worcester Branch for many years and was known to many throughout the Association for his joviality, he will be sorely missed by branch members.
Barrie`s funeral is to take place on the 23 July at 14:00hrs. The Vale Crematorium, Evesham Rd, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR.
Bugle, Standards and Association members welcome outside the chapel socially distanced.
Donations in aid of St Richards Hospice. no flowers Thank .you
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).
Mrs Angela Symmonds.
23 Steamer Point,
Malvern,
Worc`s
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