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I regret to announce the death of 23251979 Cpl Hugh Tait at his home in South Africa on 1 February 2019 aged 83. 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. After basic training at Norton Barracks he joined 1 Worc R in Iserlohn before sailing for Jamaica in early 1957. He was an accomplished guitarist and formed a band which provided much entertainment on board ship and in Jamaica where he served in HQ Coy as Ration storeman.
After leaving the army and marrying he emigrated to South Africa and pursued a business career.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 22583032 Sgt Robert Alfred TALBOT of Hucknall, Nottingham died on 12 February 2018 aged 84. Robert joined the Sherwood Foresters in 1951. His funeral is to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane NG9 3GJ on Thursday 1 March 2018 at 1315 hours. Members and Standards welcomed.
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It is with regret that we notify you that 23720274 Sergeant Clifford TAYLOR of Lichfield died on 30 May 2018. Cliff joined the Army in 1959 and served with 1 Cheshires, 1 Worc R and WFR. He served in Malaya, Singapore, N Ireland, Germany, Berlin, Dominica, Belize and UK. After leaving the Regular Army in 1975 he joined the TA before his final discharge in 1983. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 23886812 LCpl Earnest George ''Spud'' Taylor who died on 6 April 2020 aged 76. He enlisted on 22 November 1961 and served with the 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters in NI, Colchester, and Cyprus until he was discharged on 22 November 1967 and with D Coy 3WFR until 1974. He was entitled to the UN medal for Cyprus and the GSM with Cyprus 63/64 clasp.
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It is with sadness that we notify you that 23708382 CSgt Frederick 'Tanky82' TAYLOR of Warndon, Worcester died on 14 November 2018 aged 75. Fred enlisted into the All Arms Junior Leaders Regiment in April 1959. He went on to enlist into A Coy The Worcestershire Regiment in April 1961 seeing service in North Africa, UK, BAOR, Gibraltar, Tobruk, Cyprus, N/Ireland, UK BAOR, NI, UK. earning the GSM and UN medals. During his service Fred boxed, played Rugby and shot with the Regimental teams. Whilst Training Sergeant at Depot Lichfield in 1975 Fred trained the Depot Boxing Team that fought other units and held matches in the local towns. When 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters were at Colchester Fred was the Provost Sergeant. He was discharged from the Regiment on 29 July 1983. Funeral details will be published when known . His funeral will be held at 14:30 hours on Friday 7th December 2018 at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester. WR3 8HA. Standards, Bugle and Association members welcome. After the service members are welcome to Claines RBL Club Cornmeadow Road, Worcester. WR3 7PL. Leters of condolence can be sent to Mr Paul Taylor, 32 Mill St, Worcester WR1 2NH.
.............................................. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Reginald ‘Reg’ Victor TAYLOR of Cheltenham, aged 97, on 26 June 2023. It is believed that Reg served with the Worcestershire Regiment from the age of 18 and his family think he may have served for 4 or 6 years, and served in France and Italy. Originally a carpenter by trade, Reg spent most of his working life as a Merchandise Salesman. Unfortunately the information on Reg by his family, is scant and there is no information on him, on the database. If anyone has any further information on Reg, they are asked to contact the Assistant Regimental Secretary cindy.clark247@mod.gov.uk His funeral will be held on Wednesday 26 July at 1530 hours in the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Cemetery and Crematorium, Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5JT.
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It is with regret that we inform you that Pte Terence ‘Tank’ TAYLOR of Bloxwich died on 20 September 2018 aged 88. It is understood by RHQ Mercian, Nottingham that his army number was 22072310 and that he served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in Berlin during the 1948 Airlift and in Malaya from 1950. The funeral will take place on Monday 15 October at 1315 hours at Blakenhall United Reform Church, Blakenhall WS3 1HT. This will be followed by a burial at 1415 hours at North Walsall Cemetery, Bloxwich WS3 3XN. Family flowers only but donations can be made on the day to the ‘Help a Squaddie’ (https://helpasquaddie.org.uk/) charity. The wake will be held at Walsall Football Club WS1 4SA. Association members and Standard Bearers are welcome
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It is with regret we inform you that 14871069 Pte William TEAGUE of Worcester died on 5 December 2010 aged 84. William joined The Worcestershire Regiment in 1945 and was posted to the 7th Battalion in India and served in the Pioneer platoon. In October 1946 he was involved with the Battalion in dealing with serious communal rioting in Calcutta for ten weeks and in March 1947 when the 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment was disbanded he was transferred to The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire regiment to complete his Army service.
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It is with sadness that we report the recent death of 23133037 Pte Lawrence Thirlby. Lawrence was born on 30 September 1936 and was one of the last men to be called for National Service in the early 1960’s where he served for two years with the 1st - Battalion “The Royal Green Jackets”. During the 1980’s he served for 10 years with the 4th Battalion W.F.R. Home Service Force. He was discharged on 6 November 1989. Lawrence became a member of Worcester branch in 1995. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 47 years, and their three sons.
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The death is announced, at the age of 95, of Mrs Helen (Pat) Thomas; wife of Major Basil Thomas (STAFFORDS), Unit Families Officer, 1 Worcesters Bulford 1968 then 1WFR, Warminster, Berlin and Ballykelly, 1970-1975. Pat Thomas, a VAD nurse, married Maj Basil Thomas, then serving with 16 Para, following the 2nd Chindit Operation, in Quetta, India in 1946. She accompanied him on postings to Austria, UK, Egypt, Cyprus, Germany and Jamaica before joining 1 Worcesters in Bulford. On retirement Maj Thomas became Housing Commandant at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield and Pat worked for various charities. Further details can be obtained from Col. SCH Ashworth on; ashworthstephen@aol.com or Tel: 01543 251283.
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We regret to report that Major MC Thompson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. Martin enlisted in RAOC in 1966 and after training as a staff clerk served in Libya, at Int Corps Centre and JDSC Warminster where in 1972 as a Cpl he voluntarily transferred to WFR. He served with 1 WFR in Londonderry, Berlin, Ballykelly and Colchester. On promotion to C/Sgt he became Chief Clerk of 1 Staffords then at S of Infantry. He returned to 1 WFR as Chief Clerk for 2 years in 1981 as a WO2 before promotion to WO1 at Depot Lichfield, then Infantry Records York. He was commissioned in 1986 and returned to 1 WFR as Asst Adjt. 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 funeral will be held at 1300 hours on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at the Charlton Park Crematorium, Andover SP11 0TA, followed by a light buffet at the Old Bell and Crown, Hatherden SP11 OHT, a short drive from the Crematorium.
Donations to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice, Andover. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Anne Thomson, Kampala, Hatherden, Andover SP11 0HT. ...............................................
It is with regret that we inform you that 23801257 Pte Gordon Mallinder THOMPSON of Newark died on 21 January 2018 aged 79. Gordon was called up for National Service in 1960 and was posted to 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Singapore and served with it until his discharge in 1962. His funeral is to take place at Gedling Crematorium on 16 February 2018 at 1330 hours. Association members and Standards welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence: Mrs Pam Thompson, 51 Trinity Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4EN. .............................................
It is with regret we inform you that 23651938 CSgt Jack THOMPSON of Pershore died on 12 November 2013 aged 79. Jack joined 7 Worc R after service with the RAF in 1956 and served as Signals CSgt to 1962. He was a staunch member of Worcester Branch. The funeral is to take place at Pershore Abbey, Church Street WR10 1DT on 22 November 2013 at 1230 hours. Association members and Standards welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence his wife Olive can be contacted at 1 Perscora Way, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1QR.
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400090 Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. 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.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. He rejoined the 1st Battalion in Egypt and Cyrenaica in 1952 and was then posted as Staff Captain (A) in HQ 16 Para Bde in Egypt. He joined 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Cyprus where he took part in the Suez Landings in May 1956. After the short Suez campaign he returned to be Adjutant at the Depot at Normanton Barracks in January 1957. Tony returned to the 1st Battalion towards the end of the Malaya Emergency in 1959 before attending the Staff College at Camberley in 1961. 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. In 1967 he moved to Lichfield as DAAG in Headquarters Mercian Brigade before retiring from the Army in May 1968. Tony then went to the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and qualified as a Char-tered Surveyor, initially taking up a post on an estate in Devon before moving to the Countryside Landowners Association (CLA). He became Devon's longest serving regional secretary for the CLA and on retirement after eighteen years with the association, he was awarded both an OBE for services to landowners, and a Prince of Wales's Award of Honour for services to agriculture, forestry and conservation. 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 landowner’s interests during drafting and passage of the Dartmoor Commons Bill through Parliament. 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. Tony was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon by then Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Morley in 1991. He is survived by his wife Ros, son Jeremy and grandson Ishka. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michael’s Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. An address for letters of condolence will be published later.
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It is with deep sadness I report the belated death of 23938785 Pte Thurston (Tez) TERRY who passed away in Pilgrims Hospice, Canterbury on 1st August 2015 aged 73, the funeral was held at Charing crematorium, Ashford kent. “Tez” joined the 1st Btn Worcestershire Regiment in September 1962 serving largely in the signal platoon, often involved in long range HF and VHF communications utilizing both Voice and international morse code, in which he excelled, finishing his service in September 1968, Tez served in Minden BAOR, Lydd, Dominica, Gibraltar, Tobruk North Africa, and Bulford. He is survived by his loving wife Pili, and children Gary and Verina.
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I regret to report the death of 22319941 Pte Dennis Tideswell of Bucknall, Stoke on Trent on 11 October aged 88. He was a NS man who served in Malaya in 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment and was a strong supporter of the Regimental Association and a regular attender at the Reunion. Dennis was 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. Their fundraising was so successful that they were able to hold another service in the Cathedral ten years later, install a bench at the National Arboretum and make a generous donation to the museum.
The funeral will be held at 10:00 hours on Tuesday 5 November at St Mary’s Church, Marychurch Lane , Bucknall. ST2 9BJ
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It is with sadness we inform you that Worcester Branch member 1478325 LCpl Eric 'Tip' TIPPING of Worcester died on Thursday 23 November 2017 following a struggle against cancer. Born in Worcester on 1st January 1926, his first job, at the age of 14 years, was at a local foundry. He moved on to become a milkman’s assistant before working at the Co-operative Grocery store. Eric Tipping was 16 years old when talk began of an invasion of England by Germany. He pretended he was 17 so he could join the Royal Air Force but he was foiled when he went for the interview. Eric had to wait a further period before being eligible at 18 and went to Norton Barracks in December 1943. After the 6 weeks training he became an infantryman with the Worcestershire Regiment. He travelled to join the 1st Worcesters on the front line in Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion of France, landing at Arromanches. Eric became involved in every action of the Battalion for the rest of the 1944-1945 campaign in North Western Europe. He fought in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After being called back after only three days of seven days leave, moved with 1st Battalion serving in Italy and Yugoslavia, before finishing in Trieste, Italy where he was demobbed. One particular story Eric recounted was when he managed to capture a German soldier. His reward for his actions was to retain and operate the German soldier’s Schmeisser submachine gun and Luger pistol, both of which he gave to his platoon colleagues after the war. He was proud to be part of the British 43rd (Wessex) Division. After his discharge in 1947 Eric returned to Worcester and continued to work for the Co-op which he did for a period of 51 years, before reaching retirement. At the age of 90 years on 26 January 2016, Eric was awarded the distinguished award, the National Order of the Legion of Honour, by the French Consulate at the Guildhall, Worcester. Eric`s funeral will be held at 1415 hours on Friday 15 December 2017 at St Mark’s Church, Orchard Street, off Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3DW. Standards, bugle and Association members welcome. Donations in memory should be made to Bowel Cancer UK. After the service, to celebrate the life of Eric please come along to Norton Barracks Cricket Club, Brockhill Lane, Norton, WR5 2PP. From 1530 hours until late. Food (Chilly and finger platter) and bar open. Will include music and photo slide show. Letters of condolence can be sent to Yvonne and Keith Bullock. 11 Salamanca Drive, Norton, Worcester WR5 2PQ
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It is with great sadness that we let you know that 4987704 Cpl Graeme ‘Sweeney’ Walter TODD, of Derby, died on 18 February 2024 aged 92. Sweeney was born in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire where his father was serving with the RAF and in 1945 followed his brother (Donald Todd) into The Sherwood Foresters. Sweeney was a bandsman with the 2nd Bn and 1st Bn and played the clarinet and saxophone and spent his career in the UK and Germany. He left the army in 1958. He then worked for United Biscuits working his way up to Area Manager, Sweeney married his wife, Anne, in 1955 and they had a son David. Messages of condolence can be sent to annetodd5@ntlworld.com. The funeral for Graeme ‘Sweeney’ Walter TODD, will take place on the 13 March at 1130 hours at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH. This will be followed by a wake at 1230 hours at the Markeaton Pub, Kedleston Road, Allestree, Derby DE22 2TF. The family have requested no flowers and have decided on donations that will be given for Alzheimer’s and the Lifeboat Association. Standard Bearers have been requested by the family and all members of the WFRA are invited to attend. If anyone is able to attend, they are asked to let Mrs Todd know, for catering purposes, annetodd5@ntlworld.com.
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It is with regret we inform you that Pte Mike TODD of New Romney, Kent died on 7 January 2014 aged 70. Mike joined st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in 1961 and served with MT Platoon. He saw service inMinden, Lydd, Gibraltar, Tobruk and Shorncliffe before leaving the Army in 1970. His funeral is to take place on Monday 20 January 2014 at 1400 hours at Hawkinge Crematorium, Aerodrome Road, Folkestone, Kent CT18 7AG. Family flowers only.
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It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of 23427562 Pte Geoff Tomlinson on 12th March 2022. Geoff enlisted with The Sherwood Foresters at Normanton Barracks in 1957 joining Inkerman Platoon. Upon completion of his basic training he moved to Norton Barracks and joined the signals platoon until ne moved with the battalion to Malaya. Geoff also served in Borneo and stayed with the signals platoon until he was demobbed in October 1959. The funeral will be held at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ on Friday 8th April at 12:30hrs. Attendance will be limited, please check with the family. Letters of condolence can be sent to guygtomlinson@gmail.com
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Worcester branch member 23210811 Cpl John Brian Tomlinson of Yate, Bristol, passed away aged 87 years in Southmead Hospital, Bristol on Friday 3rd May 2024. John enlisted into Sherwood Foresters Cadet Force at Beeston Notts on the 20th April 1951 winning Unit Efficiency Shield in 1952, also winning the Sword of Honour 1953 and reaching the rank of CSM. On 29th June 1954 John enlisted into the Royal Engineers commencing induction training at Norton Barracks at Worcester. 1954 he served at Southwood Camp Farnborough. 1957 field Troop Maralinga, South Australia . On talking with the RE Association John Had given an interview on the Nuclears Tests at Maralinga, Australia. 1958 UK 22 Regt Chiseldon Camp Swindon. 1959 East Africa, Aden, Oman and Somalia. 1960 Aden / Ind Field group. 1961 UK Ripon North Yorks.During his service he gained Army trades, Combat Engineer Class B. Craft operator Class B, Specialist Driver Class A. John was awarded the GSM clasp 9Arabian peninsular) John Discharged on medical grounds on 8th February 1963. In Civilian life John was a welder on construction and engineering sites , field and workshops. Building erector on modular structures. Shop fitting and carpentry. In later years John was on contracts in Kuwait 1980, Berlin West Germany 1992, in building and carpentry. Some years ago John was looking for a veterans community and got in touch with the W.F.R.A. Asst Regt Sec and got the details to join Worcester Branch of which John was a valued and dedicated member who attended functions, events and Branch Regimental dinners with his wife Meredith. Whilst healthy he was a regular attendee of the branch meetings making his journeys from Bristol come rain or shine. John`s funeral will take place at 12:30 on Friday 14th June 2024 at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, Alveston. Bristol BS35 3TA. Bugler, Standards and members welcome. Members are welcomed afterwards next to the chapel at the Memorial Woodlands (Reception) BS35 3TA Letters of condolence can be sent to:- Mrs Meredith Tomlinson 72 Kent Avenue, Yate, Bristol. BS37 7RZ.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24370308 L/Cpl Nigel 'Toppa' Topliss who died on Saturday 27 May 2023 aged 66. Nigel enlisted with 1 WFR in 1975 and served in B Coy and Mortar Platoon in Belize, Northern Ireland and Germany. Nigel was discharged on 18 May 1981. in Civilian life Nigel was a delivery driver and a supporter of 'The Baggies' .Funeral details will follow when known.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Mr Clive TOUGHER of Ashbourne who was the Education Officer of The WFR Museum (Sherwood Foresters Collection) from 1998 to 2011 died on 28 November 2019. His funeral is on 16 December at 1230hrs, St Oswald’s Church, 5 School Ln, Ashbourne DE6 1AN.
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It is with great sadness that I report the death of 23734429 Private David Charles Towle, who David enlisted in Nottingham on 9 September 1959 and was discharged 9 September 1968.
He served in Malaya and Cyprus with B Company 5 Platoon and NI and Germany. He holds GSM Clasp Malaya and UN Cyprus. David's funeral will be held on Friday 14 February at 11:00hrs at The Northern Cemetery, Bulwell, Nottingham. Standard bearers are welcome to attend.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Rosemary TOWNSEND wife of Col (Retd) John Townsend died on 18 September 2017. The funeral service will be at the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Church Lane, Rimpton, Somerset BA22 8AE at 1500 hours on Monday 2 October 2017. Family flowers only but donations may be made to Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o Harold Miles, Funeral Direstor, South Cadbury, Somerset BA22 7ES. John's address for those wishing to write in condolence is: The Coign, High Street, Rimpton, Somerset BA22 8AD.
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OBITUARY It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mrs Wendy Truswell , wife of the Chesterfield Branch Vice Chairman passed away on Tuesday 24th January. She had been recovering from cancer for the past two years and had been given the all clear but was admitted to hospital and passed away after a short illness. The funeral will be a private family only event.
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24948644 LCpl Daniel Peter Tuckley It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24948644 LCpl Daniel Peter Tuckley on 22nd September aged 46. Daniel served with C Coy 3WFR and enlisted with 1WFR on 5 January 1996 and served in the Close Obersevation Platoon. He was discharged on 17 October 2001 and holds GSM Clasp NI. NATO FRY. Daniel was a very funny man with a dry and cutting wit. He was a connoisseur of whisky and loved to be very smartly dressed, he had an eye for sartorial elegance and on a night out was always the best dressed. The funeral / memorial service of Daniel Tuckley will be held on Friday 28th October at 16:00hrs in the Amber Suite at Horsley Lodge Golf Club followed by a wake at the same venue. Dan always liked a dress code so dress smart in dark colours and if you are still serving or have served if you could wear your medals it would be greatly appreciated, Dan’s medals will also be there on display.
Children are welcome at the service & wake, and it is up to you if you would like to bring them. In lieu of flowers, you can choose to make a donation in Dan’s name to one of his favourite charities / organisations – the details are listed below: • Pegasos Swiss Association - https://pegasos-association.com/shop/shop/donate/ • My Death, My Decision - https://www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/one-off.../...If you are attending please let me know so that we can gauge numbers for the venue and catering. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me on any of the following: • Saraha.tuckley@gmail.com • 07792510582 • Facebook Messenger or Whatsap.
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Capt G B TULLET OBE of Cutsey, Devon died on 16 December 2015 aged 74. Graham was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regiment in 1962 and served in 1 Worc R in Minden and later in Bulford: also at Depot Lichfield. He was seconded to the Trucial Oman Scouts in 1967 and after retiring from the army in 1968 served on contract in the Abu Dhabi Defence Force for 4 years. He then managed a very successful company in India and while there worked tirelessly for the British Commonwealth Ex-Services League for which he was awarded the MBE which in 2003 was advanced to OBE. The funeral will take place at 1200 hours on Wednesday 22 December 2015 at St Michael and Angels Church ANGERSLEIGH, Devon TA3 7SY. It is just off the M5 near the Taunton Deane service station
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Mrs Kathleen Evelyn (Jamie) TULLOCH died on 6 March 2018 aged 97. Jamie was the widow of the late Lt Col H Tulloch Sherwood Foresters and mother of Maj Mike Tulloch MBE Sherwood Foresters. The funeral service is to take place at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday 22 March 2018 at 1300 hours. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Urchfont PCC, c/o L C Hill and Son, Funeral Directors, Water Street, Mere BA12 6DZ
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It is with regret that we inform you that Jim TUNNICLIFF who served with 3 WFR (V) from formation to disbandment died on 26 September 2011. He was also a staunch and loyal member of Derby Branch. His funeral is to take place on Friday 7 October 2011 at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby at 14:40 pm. The committal will be followed by a reception at The Joiners Arms, Quarndon. The family would appreciate Branch Standards in attendance
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We regret to report the death of Sgt Ian Turnbull in Canada on 26 May 2023 aged 92. He was born in Worcester and enlisted as a bandboy at Norton Barracks in February 1946 aged 15 and a half. In October 1947 the Regimental Band, with the bandboys, joined 1 WORC R in Luneburg where, still a bandboy, he joined the Band to replace the only percussionist who had left. He moved to Berlin, by now a bandsman, with the battalion in 1948 before the Airlift began and on to Gottingen as it ended in May 1949. A year later the battalion returned to UK before sailing for Malaya in June 1950. The Band returned to Norton Barracks in 1952 and following the battalion’s return in 1953, joined them in Bulford where Ian was promoted to sergeant. In February 1957 they sailed for the West Indies where the band was based in Jamaica apart from rehearsing for and playing at the Bermuda Tattoo. In September his 12 year engagement was due to expire and, as he could see no prospect of further promotion, he returned to UK for discharge. He then emigrated to Canada, joined the Canadian Army and served as principal percussionist in the Canadian Guards then the Royal Canadian Regiment, and, while still serving and well into retirement became heavily involved in supporting and promoting the teaching of percussion in Canada.
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It is with great sadness that we inform that L/Cpl Noel Turner passed away on September 9th at the Derby Royal Hospital following a brief illness. 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. He saw action in Aden, Cyprus and Northern Ireland from 1963 until his discharge in 1970. He is sorely missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne, sons Mark and Paul, daughter in law Janette and grandchildren Ben and Rhiannon. Noel's funeral will take place on Friday 2 October at 10.20hrs at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 22760872 Sgt Philip TURNER died on Tuesday 13 June 2017 aged 82 years. Philip enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in January 1953 and after training spent six months at Recruiting Office attached to Royal Norfolk Regiment. In 1954 Philip moved to Lichfield with Mercian Brigade No.1 Personnel Team, attached to South Staffordshire Regiment for Admin purposes but responsible for testing all entrants into the Cheshire Regiment in Chester and the South and North Staffordshire Regiments plus Boy entrants at Derby and Nottingham Recruiting Offices. During all his attachments he was Worcestershire Regiment Badged including a short attachment to the Black Watch Depot in Perth, Scotland. Philip was Discharged in March 1956. After leaving the Regiment Philip was employed with ICI in the Plastics Division retiring at the age of 57 years. For his hobby he enjoyed a few cruises each year. His funeral will be held at 1300 hrs, Monday 3 July 2017 at Christ Church, Thorley Lane, Timperley, Manchester WA15 7AN. This will be followed by a short service at the Crematorium. ( Address of Crematorium and Refreshments will be given at the Church Service). All mourners are invited to the reception for refreshments. Standards and Association members welcome. Letters of Condolence can be sent to Mr Chew, 103 Sylvan Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6AD
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 14400962 LCpl Rex Norman Gill TWEEDIE of Derby died on 24 March 2020 aged 95. 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. After the crossing of the Volturno the battle weary Bn was sent to the Middle East for rest and refitting before returning to Italy in July 1944 where it fought up through the Gothic Line to the Adriatic before being sent to Greece in December 1944. 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.
Returning to England in 1950, Rex had a career in purchasing in the motor trade until he retired. In 1994, Margaret and Rex founded the NHS Retirement Fellowship, a thriving community of some 140 members with friendship, support and activities at its heart. He was Membership Secretary for many years and produced the organisation's award-winning newsletter. Rex was recognised for his service and appointed as Lifetime Vice President. In line with Derby Crematorium's current Control Measures, a short funeral service (immediate family only) was held on 8 April. Donations to Cats Protection League and Salvation Army (Derby Branches) can be made online or sent care of Wathalls 01332 345 268 www.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. Details will be notified by the family.
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It is with sadness we inform you that Piers, daughter of Major John and Mrs Anne Varley, died on 25 September 2014. She was born in Gibraltar in 1966. Funeral details to be confirmed, possibly on 17 or 18 October 2014. Address for letters of condolence is Timberleaze Cottage, Chapel Hill, Gastard, Wilts SN13 9QR.
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23257496 BDSM Peter Vaughan It is with sadness that I inform you that BDSM Peter Vaughan of Worcester passed away aged 86 on the 17th February 2024 at Worcester Royal Hospital. Peter enlisted into 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment at Worcester and trained at Norton Barracks. At 1st Battalion he was a Bandsman playing the euphonium. Peter went on to serve in Germany and went to Jamaica on the troop ship Dilwara. In civilian life Peter worked as a toolmaker at Metalbox Worcester.In his spare time Peter was a member of a few brass bands that he enjoyed playing in. Peter`s funeral will take place on Wednesday 6th March 2024 at 11:30hrs. Worcester Crematorium,Tintern Avenue, Astwood road, Worcester. WR3 8HA.
Standards, Bugle and members welcome. Afterwards members are welcome to the New Inn at Claines Worcester WR3 7DH
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Lt Col Edward Robert VINES TD of Ross on Wye died on 24 May 2017 aged 82. Ted was called up for national service in September 1953, was commissioned in May 1954 and served in 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in Bulford and Iserlohn. In September 1955 he joined 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment until it was disbanded in 1967, later joining Mercian and LI Volunteers. In 1975 he transferred to 2 Mercian on its formation which he commanded 1976-8. During his tour in command HM The Queen presented Colours to the Battalion in Birmingham. He was an exceptionally diligent CO despite the distance between his farm near Ross and his Battalion HQ in Shirley and he showed the same dedication to the many regimental duties he undertook after leaving the Army. The funeral will be held at St Mary's Church, Linton, Ross on Wye HR9 7RX at 1200 hours on Monday 19th June 2017 and afterwards in the Village Hall. It would be appreciated if those wishing to attend could e-mail Maj Bob Prophet on rsprophet@tiscali.co.uk so that the family can estimate the numbers attending. For those wishing to write in condolence the address for his widow Jane is Burton Farm, Linton, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7RR