Obituaries B - C
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It is with sadness we inform you that Kenneth William Baddeley of Paignton, Devon died on 25 July 2015 aged 96. He joined the Suffolk Regt in November 1939, served at the Worcestershire Regiment Depot and after basic training became an instructor there and later at HQ Western Command before being commissioned into the Worcestershire Regt in 1944. He joined the 1st Battalion in Normandy in July, was wounded by shell fire on 4 August and evacuated. After recovering he was released in December 1945. The funeral has taken place
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It is with sadness we inform you that Maj John S BAILEY MBE TD of Worcester died on 17 January 2013 aged 86. John was commissioned into the Worcestershire Regiment in 1943. He served in Italy in 1944/45 with 1 KORR and after the war with 7 WORC R in Malvern, Evesham and Worcester until 1967. He was Stewardship Adviser to Worcester Diocese until 1979 and a member of the General Synod, then Diocesan Secretary in Leicester. He was awarded the MBE for his charitable work in 2007.
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The funeral of 4970755 Dmr John Leslie BAGHURST of Chaddesden, Derby who died on 27 September 2011 aged 98 is to take place on Friday 14 October at Queens Hall Methodist Church, 125 London Road, Derby DE1 2QQ at 2:15 pm followed by a private family cremation. Family flowers only but donations if desired for either ‘Age UK’, ‘Barnardos’ or ‘RNLI’ may be given at the Service.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 4975352 Pte John Frederick BALDWIN of Ilkeston died on 2 April 2017 aged 97. Fred enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in 1937 and later transferred to the Leicestershire Regiment. He went with it to Norway in April 1940 where he was taken POW. His funeral is to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ on Thursday 13 April 2017 at 1445 hours. Standards and Association members welcome.
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that 23966863 Sergeant Colin (Lofty) Banfield passed away on 1st August 2022. Colin Served with the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters and later The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters. He was a stalwart and supporter of the Chesterfield branch, and along with others from Mablethorpe tended Martin Robinson's Grave during the Pandemic. Condolences have been sent to his Widow Margaret and family. The funeral of Colin ''Lofty'' Banfield is being held at 15:00hrs on Wednesday 24 August. Alford Crematorium Station Road
Alford Lincolnshire. LN13 9LH No flowers. Donations only for Care After Combat https://careaftercombat.org/
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It is with sadness we inform you that Lt Col John Wilson Bannister, T.D. (174308) of Bridgnorth, Shropshire died on Friday 11 October 2013 aged 93. Colonel Bannister, known as “Jock”, was born on 23 April 1920 at Bromsgrove. He was educated at Sebright Public School , Wolverley near Kidderminster. After his schooling he followed his father’s career and started training to become a Solicitor. After only 2 years war broke out and he decided to join the army and enlisted as a Guardsman in the Grenadier Guards and started his army training. He was then selected to go to the Officers Cadet Training Unit at Sandhurst and on 22 February 1941 received an Emergency Commission into the Worcestershire Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was posted to the 11th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment as a Platoon Commander. On 1 January 1943 the 11th Battalion was reformed into the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment and took over command of the Mortar Platoon. He landed with the 1st Battalion in Normandy in June 1944 and continued to command the Mortar Platoon with the rank of War Substantive Captain. “Jock” was involved in all the Battalions operations throughout the war. At the end of the war “Jock” was awarded a well deserved C-in-C's Certificate signed by FM Montgomery for his outstanding service and devotion to duty. In May 1945,“Jock” transferred to the 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and served with them in Palestine as a Company Commander. Hewas based in Ramala and was effectively responsible for the town and took on the role of town Mayor. The following year he returned to the UK to continue his training as a solicitor and 2 years
later he joined his father’s firm of W W Bannister & Son at Stourbridge, but remained in the Army Reserve of Officers in the Territorial Army. During the Suez Crisis he was recalled for service and joined the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment as a Company Commander with the rank of Major. He then spent the next eight years with the T A as a Coy Commander with the 7th Battalion based at Halesowen. In 1961 "Jock" was appointed 2 IC and three years later was promoted to Lieut.-Colonel and given command. The same year he was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Decoration (TD) and continued to command the 7th Battalion until it was disbanded in 1967. He was the last commanding officer of that Battalion. Later in life “Jock” continued his association with the Worcestershire Regiment by becoming Chairman of the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment N.W. Europe 1944-45 Association and was responsible to organising all the annual re-union dinners and get-togethers until the very last one in May 2011.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 25013219 Pte Mark Gregory BANNISTER of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire died on 5 June 2012 aged 38. Mark enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1992 and served with it in Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Ireland before leaving the Army in 1999.
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Former CSgt Ronnie Barker 1 WFR is sad to inform all ex regimental members of the sudden death of his wife Natalie Barker after a short illness on Monday 5 March 2018. Ronnie would like to invite any veterans and their partners who knew them to Natalie’s Funeral which is being held at 1515 hours on Monday 9 April 2018 at Astwood Chapel, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA.
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23292499 Pte James 'Jim' BARNES It is with regret that we announce that 23292499 Pte James 'Jim' BARNES passed away on Tuesday 12th October 2021. Jim was born at Malvern Wells on 31/8/1937. Jim enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Norton Barracks on 01/03/1956 as a National Serviceman and on 09/03/1956 he was signed on as a regular soldier. Jim saw service at B.A.O.R. Jamaica in Spt Coy and British Guyana in C Coy. Jim was discharged at Norton Barracks on 08/03/1963.The funeral for 23292499 Pte James 'Jim' BARNES who passed away on Tuesday 12th September 2021 will be on Wednesday 3rd November at 12:15hrs at Worcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. Standards Bugle and members welcome.
Jim had albums of photos some from his service that were copied and are on Worcester Branch website http://www.wfraworcester.com
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403384 Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. Tony Bartholomew was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in September 1949 in Goslar as a Platoon Commander. After 9 months with the battalion he volunteered for and was posted to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and disembarked in Korea in the summer of 1950 for 18 months as part of 29 Brigade. He served with that battalion in the defence of Happy Valley, north of Seoul. As a result he was the only regular officer in the Regiment to wear both the UK and UN Korean War medals. After service in Korea he rejoined the recently reformed 2nd Battalion in October 1952 in Wuppertal and then moved to Celle in October 1953, commanding a Scout Platoon and then becoming 2 i/c C Company. When the 2nd Battalion disbanded in May 1955, Tony joined the 1st Battalion in Sennelager, as 2i/c C Coy before commanding the company for the autumn exercises. In 1956 he joined the 1st Battalion Sierra Leone Regiment as a company 2i/c before becoming Adjutant of the regiment and then moving to HQ Sierra Leone Military Forces as SO 3 G2/G3. It was a tour Tony described as "very stimulating". On return to the UK Tony became Adjutant of the Depot in Derby before rejoining the 1st Battalion in mid 1961 as 2i/c A Company. In December 1961 he transferred to RARO and entered the recently formed Formula Junior Racing as he had an keen interest and significant skill in motor racing and rallying. In his own words "the money went faster than the cars" and after attending a regimental wedding in Holywood, Belfast in 1963 he applied to rejoin the regiment and did so in Colchester in 1963, very soon commanding C Company in its UN role in Cyprus and then on its return to Colchester. After Ex Pond Jump in Canada Tony moved to the Depot at Lichfield as OC Junior Soldiers Company. When the 1st Battalion moved to be part of 7 Armd Bde in Minden he rejoined as OC HQ Company. On amalgamation in 1970 he undertook several training appointments then became Garrison Commander in HQ Northern Ireland before ending his career as a Company Commander at REME HQ Arborfield. After leaving the Army, Tony was Head of a Leonard Cheshire Foundation Home for several years. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. He is survived by his widow, Valerie and two daughters, Catherine and Patricia. Anyone wishing to contact Valerie is advised to email Lt Col Roger Stockton. ...........................................
It is with sadness that we inform you that Mrs Lois Batchelar, widow of Lt Col T A Batchelar WFR died on 2 August 2018.The funeral of Mrs Lois Batchelar, is to take place on Monday 20 August 2018 at 1430 hours at St Lawrence's Church in Stratford Sub Castle, Salisbury SP1 3LL. Flowers welcome, donations if desired for Wessex Air Ambulance ℅ I N Newman, Funeral Directors, 55 Winchester St, Salisbury SP1 1HL.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 23626688 Pte Brian Frederick BAYLIS passed away in hospital on Thursday 7th May 2015, after a seven year illness. Brian enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment on the 4th June 1959, he went on to serve at Kingston, Jamaica, September 1959. British Honduras, October 1959. Norton Barracks, February 1960. British Honduras, 'Hurricane Hattie', November 1961. Norton Barracks, December 1961. Sandhurst 'Demo Platoon', May 1962. Discharged 12th August 1962. In civilian life Brian Qualified as a Master Bricklayer and also served with the Home Service Force at Kidderminster. Brian joined Bromsgrove Branch, becoming Branch Secretary. After the closure of that Branch Brian became a member of Worcester Branch, but due to failing health he was unable to attend the last year. Funeral will be held at 13:15hrs 22nd May 2015 at Redditch Crematorium and Abbey Cemetery, Bordsley Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire. B97 6RR. Family Has requested Standard Bearers and Bugle. Association Members welcome.
Letters of condolence can be sent to Mrs Janet Baylis. 41 Fox Lane, Bromsgrove, Worc`s. B61 7NJ.
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It is with sadness that we inform you 23892391 SGT Trevor BAYLIS of Worcester passed away on 16th January 2022 after a long battle with primary biliary cirrhosis of the liver. Trevor enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment, Mercian Bde on the 6th November 1961, serving in UK, N Africa, BAOR, Gibraltar, Tobruk, POW Div, UK, Cyprus (United Nations). WFR, UK N Ireland, Berlin. Trevor was awarded the UN Medal-Cyprus and GSM 1962 with class N.I. Trevor was the best shot in Somme Plt Nov 1962 other interests were Parachuting, proficiency award in canoeing. Certificate of education second class 1967, subjects military calculations and accounting, English, the army and map reading.
Trevor discharged on the 6th January 1975 at the rank of SGT. He joined the Mercian Volunteers Regiment 17th January 1985. Trevor completed school of Service Intelligence and served in F Coy the HSF 1987, discharged 16th January 1988.
In Civilian life Trevor worked at Royal Worcester Porcelain and also worked as a plumber and gas engineer. His hobbies and interests included the history of Worcester and collecting maps of the area. Photography with a lot of hid pictures published in the Worcester Evening News. Trevor was a member of the Hereford Parachute Club. In the 1980`s he used to love shooting at the Norton Rifle Club ranges, also enjoying walking. Trevor`s funeral will be on the 24th February 2022 at 15:15hrs Worcester Crematorium, Astwood Cemetery, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8HA. Standards, Bugle and Association members welcome.Afterwards 16:00hrs onwards at the Lyppard Grange, Ankerage Green, Worcester WR4 0DZ.
Letters of condolence can be sent to Trevor`s daughter:-
Mrs Dulcie Allan 57 Maxwell Rd, Bournemouth. BH9 1BQ.
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It is with great sadness I report the death of 24111879 Cpl Malcolm Baynes. Malcolm {Malkie) Enlisted into the Army in April 1967 for 6 years and completed his basic Infantry training at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield in October 1967. On completion of his training, he joined The Worcestershire Regiment and served with the Regiment in Gibraltar, Bulford and Cyprus before taking part in the Amalgamation Parade which saw his parent Regiment amalgamate with The Sherwood Foresters Regiment. The First posting for him with 1 WFR was Warminster where the Regiment carried out the role of Demonstration Battalion. He then moved to Berlin and then Northern Ireland before leaving the Army in 1973. throughout his military career Malcolm gained promotion up to the rank of Cpl. He was also the engine room for the Regimental Football Team where he became Team Captain, a position he relished. Back in civilian life Malcolm settled in Flint, North Wales. His initial employment back in civilian life was working for British Telecom in Saudi Arabia, Africa and Tehran training locals. He then set up his own very successful distribution business in and around Cheshire and the Wales areas. He was also a very keen golfer for his Club and County. Malcolm held the honour of President and Club Captain of Padeswood and Buckley Golf Club and also the Past Captain of Flintshire past Captains Golf Society, he was still a full member before his death. At home Malcolm wished for nothing more than spending time with his Partner Val, his family and his beloved dogs. He also enjoyed his gardening, annually growing sufficient vegetables to keep not only himself but many friends well fed. Malcolm's funeral will be on Wednesday 29th March at 11:00 Hrs at Flintshire Memorial Park & Crematorium Oakenholt Lane Northop, Mold CH7 6DF Refreshments after the service will be at Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club Station Lane, Padeswood Lake Rd, Padeswood CH7 4JD
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It is with regret we inform you that 4984461 Sgt Willim Thomas BECKETT of Sandiacre, Derbyshire died on 29 March 2013 aged 97. He enlisted into the 14th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in October 1940 and served with it in North Africa, the Middle East and Italy. He leftthe Army in 1946.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 23761722 Pte John Alan BECKWORTH of The Meadows, Nottingham died on 14 November 2013 aged 75. John joined the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters inFebruary 1960 as a National Serviceman and served in Malaya and Northern Ireland until completing his service in 1962. He was a staunch member of both the Sherwood Foresters Malay Veterans Branch and Nottingham City Branch WFRA. His funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium (West Chapel), Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7FE on Thursday 28 November 2013 at 1220 hours. The family would appreciate Standards in attendance and invite mourners to join them after the service at The Wilford Green Pub & Kitchen (used to be the Maypole PH), Wilford Lane, Nottingham NG11 7AX.
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CAPTAIN JEREMY JAMES BALFE BENNETT OBE TD January 1934 - 20 July 2023 Captain Jeremy Bennett died on 20 July 2023 aged 89 in Yeovil Hospital after a long illness. Jeremy attended Repton School from January 1943 until December 1951 then joining B Grant and Company Wine Merchants as a trainee. He then was liable for National Service and, despite asking to join an infantry regiment, he was posted to 68 Trg Regt RAC in Catterick. On completion of basic training he was moved to the potential officers wing before being selected to attend Officer Training at Eaton Hall. On commissioning he joined the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in Derna, Libya. He was a great raconteur of the regiment's days in N Africa and was probably the last person who could tell tales of the Derna Hunt as well as recall memories of preparations for the Coronation of the late Queen. After National Service Jeremy returned to Grant and Company as a trainee but also joined the 5th Bn The Sherwood Foresters in Derby where he served sequentially as a Pl Comd, Regimental Signals Officer and Intelligence Officer. When work took him to Chester he was invited to join the local TA Brigade staff. At a TA Brigade Camp at Thetford, in his own words "As staff captain I was dispatched to sort out an infestation of rats at Cheshire Yeomanry lines. Subsequently I was invited by their Adjutant to join them and as I knew most of them I said “yes”. However I still had to be interviewed! Two gentlemen in a semi-darkened room asked a series of social, non-military questions. My interviewers were Lord Leverhulme and the Duke of Westminster - but I got in". The remainder of his military service was with The Cheshire Yeomanry and in May 1967 Jeremy was awarded the TD and on marrying retired from military life. He returned to the wine trade, eventually becoming Managing Director of Grants Wine and Spirit Wholesaling Company. On merger to form European Cellars he was the Corporate Affairs Director and became the chairman of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and the Academy of Food and Wine Service. He was appointed OBE for services to the Wine Trade. Jeremy attended the Final Dinner of the Sherwood Foresters Officers' Club at RMA Sandhurst in October 2022, what was to be his last regimental engagement. A Thanksgiving Service is to be held at The Church of St Michael, North Cadbury, BA22 7DR on Monday 4 September at 2pm and afterwards at The Village Hall, opposite the church. Those wishing to attend are kindly asked to confirm to sarah@sarahsymington.co.uk. Letters of condolence should be sent to: His daughter: Janey Bennett, ℅ Grange Farm, STOWELL, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4PD
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It is with sadness we notify you that Captain John Robinson BENNETT of Mickleton, Gloucestershire died on 9 April 2013 aged 94. Billy, as he was known, enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters on 15 July 1939 and served as an OR at the Depot in Derby. On 8 december 1939 he was posted to 168 OCTU at Aldershot and in May 1940 was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 8th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters with which he served in Ireland until 1942 when he moved with it to Wrotham in Kent and it re-roled to become 148Pre-OCTU. He was posted to the 2nd Battalion where he was wounded at Anzio when he was Mortar Platoon Commander. He rejoined the 2nd Battalion in June 1944 as Coy Commander HQ Company. In 1945 he went to India and saw service with both the 12th and 13th Battalions The Sherwood Foresters until being demobbed in 1946.A career followed in Mining in the Steel Rope Industry until he retired in 1980. For those wishing to write in condolence to his daughters, their addresses are held by RHQ Nottingham.
............................................. Charles BERESFORD of Matlock, Derbyshire on 16 Nov 2018. Charles was an historian and author (including The Christian Soldier – the life of Lt Col. The Rev Bernard William Vann VC MC & Bar, Croix de Guerre avec palme) and a friend and supporter of The Mercian Regiment and the Museum of The Mercian Regiment (WFR Collection). A Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday 11th December at 1100 hours at Holy Trinity Church, Matlock Bath followed by a buffet at The Fishpond, Matlock. All who knew Charles are welcome to attend.
.............................................. It is with regret we inform you that Worcester Branch Member Stan Berrow ex RA, Passed away on 16th November 2014. Funeral to be held on Friday 28th November 11:oohrs for 11:30hrs, at Worcester Crematorium, Astwood RD, Worcester WR3 8HA. Bugle and standards will be present
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IT IS WITH SADNESS WE REPORT THAT 23014886 PTE. ALBERT ERNEST BIGGS OF WORCESTER, PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY 4TH OF JANUARY 2012. ALBERT SERVED IN THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT 24-03-1954 TO 24-03-57. FUNERAL SERVICE AT THE HOLY TRINITY AND ST MATHEWS, RONKSWOOD, WORCESTER. WR5 1NW. ON WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2012 AT 11AM. FOLLOWED BY INTERNMENT AT 12:00HRS AT ASTWOOD CEMETERY WORCESTER WR3 8HA.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 22307650 CSgt Albert BIGGS of Trowell, Nottinghamshire died on 14 June 2012 aged 79. Albert joined 3rd Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (V) in October 1971 and served with B and D Coys at Beeston and HQ Coy Newark until he left in 1984. Prior to joining 3 WFR (V) Albert served with the Kings Royal Hussars from 1950 – 55 and for a short period during the Suez Crisis. His funeral is to take place at The Main Chapel, Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham on Monday 25 June 2012 at 1100 hours. The family have requested no flowers but donations may be made to RBL or 3 WFR Branch of the Association through A W Lymn, 113 Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8NG.
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We have been informed of the death of a former WW2 2nd/5th Bn Forester named BINGHAM whose funeral is to take place at Belper Community Cemetery, Matlock Road, Broadholme, Belper DE56 2JE on Wednesday 4 January 2017 at 1100 hours. Attendance by Association Members and Standards would be appreciated by the family. Further details of the service of this soldier will be published when received
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It is with sadness we notify you that 19037696 CSgt (Drum Major) John J BIRCHER of Derby died on 8 August 2013 aged 84. He served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1947 to early 1952 and then re-enlisted six months later into the 2nd Battalion. On the amalgamation of 1st and 2nd Battalions in 1954 he became Drum Major of the 1st Battalion. He left the Army in 1968. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium Derby on Tuesday 17 September 2013 at 0900 hours. As he has no known family it would be appreciated if as many Association members/Standard Bearers could attend as possible
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It is with regret we inform you that 22587235 Pte John Bird of Worcester has passed away. John joined the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment on 6th Sept 1951. He was with 11 Platoon D Coy, serving in Malaya and left the Regiment in September 1953.
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BIRDSELL William Henry Corporal 4986009; 70th Bn. William enlisted on 11 June 1941 and was transferred into The Border Regiment on 24 August 1942. On 9 July 1943 he took part in Operation Ladbroke with the glider troops at the invasion of Sicily when his glider was released early and crashed into the sea he managed escape the wreckage and swim to shore. William was also at the Battle of Arnhem and to avoid capture by the enemy he swam the Rhine as there was a shortage of boats to evacuate the troops. William was discharged in 1945. His funeral will take place at 12.00hrs on Wednesday 14 August, at Mansfield Crematorium Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ.
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Lieut G Bishop of Poole, formerly of Stourport, died on 15 November 2016 aged 82. He was commissioned as a National Serviceman in The Worcestershire Regiment in 1958 and served with the 1st Battalion in Jamaica and the Bahamas. The funeral has taken place.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23685158 Cpl John 'Blackie' BLACKSHAW of Derby died on 8 August 2018 aged 77. Blackie enlisted into 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 20 November 1958 and after training joined it in Malaya. He served with it in UK, NI Cyprus,and Germany. After amalgamation he served in Warminster for a short while until discharge on 19 November 1970. In 1971 he joined 3 WFR C Coy and served with it until 1974 when he moved to the ACF in Derby until 1989. His funeral is to take place on 29 August 2018 at 1130 hours at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire DE72 2AF. Family Flowers only; however donations in lieu may be given at the service for Treetops Hospice. Standards and Association members would be welcome. All enquires Co-Operative Funeral Care 177 Chaddesden Lane Derby DE21 6LJ.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 14901563 Pte Bernard ‘Blaggy’ William BLAGDON of Nottingham, died on 29 March 2022 aged 95. Blaggy joined the General Service Corps, with his twin brother George in 1943 and both then transferred to the Sherwood Foresters where they served under Montgomery in the Eighth Army. Bernard was discharged from the Army on 9 August 1946. In civilian life, he and his twin first worked for Adam & Co Dye House before joining British Gas until their retirement. Bernard’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 19 April 2022 at Northern Cemetery, Bulwell, 282 Hempshill Lane, Nottingham NG6 8PF at 1100 hours. All Association Members and Standard Bearers are invited to attend. Flowers or donations for DMWS (hospital project Nottingham). Any further details can be obtained from the Assistant Regimental Secretary cindy.clark247@mod.gov.uk
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It is with sadness we report that 19041935 Pte Eric Walter BLAGG of Arnold, Nottingham died on 23 December 2011 aged 82. Eric enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 14 March 1947 and was later posted to the Gloucester Regiment for service in Korea. On his return to UK in April 1952 he was posted back to the Sherwood Foresters and served with the 2nd Battalion in Colchester until his demob in December 1952. Eric then joined Nottinghamshire Police and ended his career with it as an Inspector.
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It is with sadness that we report that Mrs Gillian Blake, wife of Lt Col Jeremy Blake late WFR/Mercian Volunteers, died on 22 February 2012. Funeral details will be promulgated when known.
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We regret to report the death at home in Tiverton on 8 January of Lt Col JDC Blake of the Devon and Dorsets. He served as a popular and well respected second in command of 1 WFR 1971-73 in Warminster, N Ireland and Berlin and, after attending the Joint Services Staff College, was promoted to command the Mercian Volunteers until 1977. His next and final appointment before retiring from the army was as Chief of Staff BRIXMIS.
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We regret to announce the death of Clive Bostock who died on 11 May aged 62. Clive Served with 1WFR.
Clive's funeral will be on Friday 29 May. There will be a drive past and short pause at Mansfield Town Football Club at 11:55hrs.
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It is with deep sadness we report that Captain Rupert William Michael BOWERS 2 MERCIAN aged 25 was KIA on Wednesday 21 March 2012. Rupert was commissioned into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters in April 2007 and after attending the Platoon commanders’ Battle Course he joined it in Afghanistan on OH6 where his actions resulted in him being ‘Mentioned in Despatches’. He returned to Afghanistan in 2009 on OH10 with A (Grenadier) Coy and was wounded in action. During OH15, his third tour, he was embedded with the Afghan National Army when he was caught up in an explosion from an IED.
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It is with great sadness that I report the death of Andrew Clifford Bowker. Andrew served with B Company 3WFR. His funeral will take place at 11:00hrs on Friday 21st January 2022 at St Luke’s Church, Church Street, Langold S81 9NW. The turnout is expected to be high therefore seating in church will be limited to family and close friends. His burial will follow the service at Langold Cemetery (close friends and family only please). There will be a wake at Hilltop Working Men’s Club, Doncaster Road Langold S81 9QL. The dress code will be traditional black, however the family will warmly welcome Regimental ties and medals. Family flowers only. Donations to The Royal British Legion and Cancer Research.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 419699 Maj (Retd) Kenneth Charles Frederick BOWMER TD of Ashbourne, Derbyshire died on 7 September 2014. Ken was commissioned into the 5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters Territorial Force on 10 June 1951 and to the TA Reserve of Officers in 1960. He was Chairman of the Derby Branch for well in excess of 30 years and latterly was Branch President. His funeral is to take place on Thursday 18 September 2014 at 1230 hours at Hulland Church followed by committal at 1340 hours at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Anyone wishing to send a card of condolence please send it to: Mr. and Mrs Poxon 10 Viewdales Close, Hulland-Ward, Nr. Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3EB As the Major had no family his friends and neighbours had been like a family to him and his late wife Joyce for many years. Major Bowmer asked Mr and Mrs Poxon prior to going into the care home to take control of his affairs as he was unable to do so. It would be nice if anyone sending a card could write inside something like "To the friends of Kenneth Bowmer" as that his how they knew him. ...........................................
It is with sadness we inform you that Charles Derek BOWRING of Derby died on 18 July 2015 aged 94. Derek was commissioned into the Sherwood Foresters on 1 October 1944 and served during the latter part of WW2 in the Far East with the 1st Punjab Regiment .He was the son of Major Edward Langley Bowring DSO who was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regiment in 1901 and served with it during the Boer War, he also served with it during WW1 and after the war served with The Sherwood Foresters before retiring in 1925. Funeral Thursday 30 July at 1400 hours at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to Treetops Hospice or Prostate Cancer UK may be left at the service or sent care of G. Wathall & Son Ltd, 101 Macklin Street, Derby. DE1 1LG. Telephone 01332 345268
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 19003736 Pte Wilfred Henry Bradley died on 4 Feb 2024 aged 99. Wilfred originally joined the General Service Corps before transferring to the Sherwood Foresters on 12 June 1945 . He later transferred to the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 23 February 1947. His funeral has taken place.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24111548 C/Sgt Henderson (Andy) Bradshaw of the Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiments who died on April 10 2024. Henderson served in the Milan Platoon in Hemer, Germany. He was a keen sportsman who played cricket and competed in the Inter Coy Boxing Championships. Henderson also served as a PSI with B Coy 3WFR. Andy’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 14 May in Edmonton Crematorium North London at 12:00hrs., The family have requested a Bugler and Standard Bearers if possible. Please contact Robert King on Facebook know as soon as possible so that this can be arranged. The funeral of Andy, who died on 10 April (Issue 16) will take place on 14 May 2024 at 1145 hours at Edmonton Baptish Church, The Green, Monmouth Road, London N9 0LS. This will be followed at 1400 hours at Enfield Crematorium, Great Cambridge Road, Enfield EN1 4DS. The wake will take place at 1530 hours at the Regency Banqueting Suite, 113 Bruce Grove, London- N17 6UR. All are welcome to attend including Standard Bearers. Live streaming of the funeral, via zoom, is also available from 1145 hours. Meeting ID: 885 9572 2297. Passcode: 446084
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24349663 John James BRADSHAW of Mansfield died on 10 August 2014 aged 73. John served with 3 WFR (V) and transferred to the Royal Engineers in 1992 before rejoining 3 WFR HSF. His funeral is to be held on 22 August 2014 at 1100 hours in St Marks Church, Mansfield followed by committal at Mansfield Crematorium at 1145 hours.
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It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs June Bradshaw who passed away on 14 August. June was a dedicated branch member and always accompanied her husband Derek on all Association events. Her lively personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. June had also been an associate member of the Malay Veterans.
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It is with regret we inform you that 22643500 SSgt George Andrew BRAY of Malvern, Worcestershire died on 24 September 2012 aged 78. George enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in February 1952 and served with it in Malaya, West Indies and Tobruk.
He continued to serve with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment on amalgamation in 1970 moving to the Long Service List in 1974. He left the Regiment in November 1988.
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It is with sadness we report that Worcester Branch member, 23855662 Cpl Lewis 'Lew' George Brazier. Born 06 July 1942 Died at Worcester on 29 July 2023. Lewis enlisted at Canterbury January 1960 into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as a Rifleman until 1969. 2nd Queens 1970-75. 1976 - 1983 B1 Field Engineer. TA 2nd Mercian Volunteers, 4 WFR & HSF Worcester. Trained in Demolitions, NI Section Commander, Served at BAOR, Germany, Kenya, NI, Belize, Gibraltar, Colchester, Bulford. SLR Marksman. GPMG, Mortar. Awarded GSM, UN, GSM NI, Queens Jubilee medals. Discharged from regular service, Long Marsden Royal Engineers 1984. In Civilian life Lew worked at Severn Trent as a pump engineer. Lew`s funeral will be held on Tuesday 15th August 15:15hrs at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road, Worcester. WR3 8HA. Standards , Bugle and Association Members welcome. After the service members are welcome back to Barbourne Ex Services Club, The moors, Worcester. WR1 3ED. If you intend on joining the family afterwards please email, nigelfish@ymail.com so numbers can be catered for. Letters of Condolence can be sent to:- Mrs V Brazier 165 Avon road, Worcester WR4 9AH.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 22820768 Private Brian Donald BREGGAZI of Allenton, Derbyshire died on 18 August 2017 aged 83. Brian was called up for National Service in September 1952 and posted to 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. He served with it in UK and BAOR and completed his service in September 1955. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby on Friday 1 September 2017 at 1320 hours. Standards would be appreciated.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that James ‘Jimmy’ Francis S BRENNAN of Frankley, Birmingham, died on 21 February 2024 aged 75. Jimmy was born in Eire and came to England aged 16. He joined the Worcestershire Regiment, aged 18, in 1966 and served in Mainland UK, NI, Germany and Gibraltar. He served for 9 years and it is believe that he reached the rank of either LCpl or Cpl.
Jimmy' funeral will take place on Tuesday 26 March at 1400 hours at Waseley Hills Crematorium, New Inns Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9TS. It has been requested that there are no flowers and donations can be made to Cancer Relief. The funeral will be followed by a Wake at the Greenlands Inn, 105 Longbridge Lane B31 4LF. All association members are welcome and the family have asked if any Standard Bearers can attend
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It is with regret we inform you that Sgt Colin (Lofty) BRENTNALL of Derby died on 1 March 2015. Lofty enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1947 and served 22 years in the Band until leaving in 1969. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby on 23 March 2015 at 1420 hours. Standards welcome.
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It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Lt Col (Retd) Douglas ‘Dougie’ Bridges TD MBE JP died on 15 October 2019. Dougie served in the Staffordshire Regiment TA and the Mercian Volunteers. He was the was a staunch supporter of the Mercian Regiment, a Regimental Council Member and the Regimental lead for the Bn’s Corps of Drums. As Chair of the Mercian Regimental Association, he worked hard at bringing together the antecedent associations to safeguard their longevity. The family extends an invitation to attend the Church Service to their extended family, colleagues and veterans, including all those still serving in the Armed Forces (those in uniform would be most welcome), who wish to attend and remember Dougie. Regimental Association Standards are welcome.
This will be followed by a private family burial, which only personally invited personnel may attend. The addresses for any correspondence are as follows: Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. Lichfield. WS14 9TJ. The Church Service will be held at St Modwen Church, Market Place, Burton on Trent, DE14 1HB on Friday 1st November 2019 at 1430hrs. Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. Afterwards the Wake will be held in the Pavilion at the Branston Golf and Country Club, Burton Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3DP from 1600hrs. The family have expressed that all are welcome to attend.
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It is with sadness we notify you that 23414151 Pte Roy Percy BRIDGWATER of Alcester,Warwickshire died on4 April 2013 aged 77. Roy joined The Warwickshire Regiment as a National Serviceman on 13 August 1957 and was then posted to 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters for service in Malaya. He left the Army in August 1959
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It is with sadness we inform you that 22092762 Sgt Dennis Arthur BROADLEY of Bulwell, Nottingham died on 9 December 2012 aged 82. Jim served with 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters as a National Serviceman 1949 – 1950. On completing his service he joined
Nottingham City Police and then joined 8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (TA). He re-enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1954 and served until 1969. Jim served in Malaya with A Coy 1958 – 1960. He also saw service with Support Coy and D Coy. On leaving the
Army in 1969 Jim took up employment with the Post Office until his retirement.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 23967367 WO2 Malcolm “Brock” BROCKLEBANK of Whittington, Staffordshire died on Monday 9 September 2013 aged 68. Brock enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in 1964 and continued to serve after amalgamation with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment until completing his service in 1986. He saw service in Minden, Gibraltar, Libya, N Irelandand Belize. For those wishing to write in condolence his widow Mrs Valerie Brocklebank can be contacted at 25 Burton Road, Whittington nr Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9NN.
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Penelope, widow of Lt Col St JC Brooke Johnson OBE Worcestershire Regiment died on 5 August 2017 aged 92. The funeral will take place at 1400 hours on Saturday 26 August at the Church of the Holy Cross, Owlpen, Dursley Glos GL11 5BZ. Letters of condolence may be sent to her daughter, Mrs U Falconer, Nutterall Farm, Uley, Dursley, Glos Gl11 5BL.
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Kathleen (Kath) Brown wife of 23946592 WO2 (Topper) Brown 13 Jan 1948 to 26 Aug 2023 Kath passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on the 26 Aug 23 at the Manor Hospital, Walsall. Kath married Topper on the 31 Dec 1966 and soon joined Topper and the Bn in Gibraltar in Jan 1967. She soon settled in to married life as wife and then mother to x3 children; Mark (Bomber Brown) currently (WO1 RSM DCBRNC), Dawn and Sally. She loyally followed Topper whereever he was posted, which included; Gibraltar, Bulford, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Nottingham, NI Ballykelly, West Germany Berlin and Hemer. Kath made many friends in the WFR family, and really enjoyed Army life especially Mess functions., Where she often left not before the Champagne Breakfast and washed down with a Gin and Orange. As Topper progressed through the ranks to CSM she too took responsibility and took under her experienced wing some of the new wives. Providing support and friendship especially when the Bn was deployed away on operations. Her bespoke cleaning standards which she honed getting ready for many march outs never left her, and often told people about her experiences of being both mom and Dad when Topper was away. Kath is remembered for her infectious humour, kindness and love for her family. Her funeral has taken place.
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OBITUARY Sgt Michael John (Bomber) Brown We regret to report the death of 23603595 Sgt Michael John (Bomber) Brown on 25 November aged 82. Michael was born in Leicester on 12 June 1939 and emlisted in the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 26 February 1959. He served Malaya, Singapore and Cyprus and holds GSM clasp Malaya, UN Cyprus medal. He served in the MMG and Recce Platoons of 1/Foresters. Michael attended the Machine Gun Course at Netheravon 30 October 1961 "C" Passed Dr Cadre at Palace Barracks. He is shown in Forester Vol VI No 3 October 1966 as being part of the 1st Bn Party of Ten who went to Albert in France for the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, his grandfather Private Ernest Leader took part in the Battle. He played cricket, rugby and boxed for the Bn. The funeral service will take place at 11.30hrs on Thursday 16th December at Robin Hood Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3PH.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 22353240 Pte John ‘Brownie’ Roy BROWN of Stafford, died on 15 February 2022 aged 90. Brownie joined the Worcestershire Regiment as a National Serviceman. It is thought that he enlisted in the early 1950's and served in Malaya and was a Bren Gunner. He was awarded the Malay and NS medal. His funeral will take place on Monday 14 March at 10.30 hours at Stafford Crematorium, Tixall Road, Stafford ST18 0XZ. All are welcome to attend. Flowers or donations on the day.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Justine Bryant the wife of Jackie Bryant who died on January 2 2024. Justines funeral will be held at St Oswald’s Church Backford on Friday 26th January 2024 at 1030am, followed by a private committal. The wake will be held at Chester fields Sandfield Farm Chester Road Chester CH2 4JR from 1145am. For those who would like to, they would like to ask people to send in one or two pictures they have of or with mum, which will be displayed at the wake. Please email any pictures by Friday 12 January 2024 to emilybryant221@gmail.com If people would like to make a donation in Justine’s memory (and in lieu of flowers) we would lie to raise money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd who were instrumental in caring for Justine. The just giving links are https://www.justgiving.com/page/justine-bryant Justine's family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages over the past week. Mum would be truly overwhelmed by all the love shown by everyone.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23702698 Bdsm Ron BUBB of Kidderminster died on 3 July 2017 aged 89. Ron served with 7th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment as a trombonist in the Band after a career with 10th Hussars as Band Sergeant. For many years he was employed at the Sugar Beet factory in Kidderminster when it was functioning including during the WW2 years when he was in the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) there. When the Branch Bugler had to relinquish his post on health grounds the Branch handed back our Regiment's historic bugle to the Museum and bought for him a Ceremonial Bugle which later Ron took into charge and played at appropriate events, wearing his Bandsman's cape and white gloves which went well with his tall military bearing. He was an observant and frequent correspondent on matters related to his interests using an old ribbon typewriter. Upon our realising the breadth of his interests we made him the Kidderminster WFRA Branch Research Officer and he duly found out items of local military interest which the Branch acted upon whenever possible. He had a quiet, unassuming, capable, imperturbable manner but was full of amusing anecdotes of remembered people/occasions which he would delightfully and mischievously drop into relevant conversations.
funeral is to take place at the Methodist Church in Churchfields, DY10 2JL, Kidderminster (close to St Mary's Church) on Wednesday 2 August promptly at 2.15pm (please be seated before the start time). Pay and Display car parking is available in the public car park adjacent to St Mary's Church and you may find parking elsewhere nearby. The Standard Bearers of Services and Regimental etc Associations are welcome at the Church but not all at the Burial Service which has to start not later than 3.15pm. Musicians of the Band of the West Mercia Constabulary will play at the Church and the wake will be held at the same venue. Please supply estimated ration strength of organisations, groups and individuals attending to Ron's niece, Dawn ( 01562 753733 ), by Wed 26 July for sufficiency of catering. The Funeral Service will be followed by a private Burial Service in Kidderminster Old Cemetery at 3.15pm (gate, junction of Park Lane and Castle Road, near The Castle PH, will be opened for the event) to which only family and close friends are invited. The grave is on upward sloping ground to the Right of the entrance road close to a prominent obelisk about 15 feet high and about 100yards from the gate. There is some parking space near to the Old Chapel (closed) 50 yds further up, also convenient for turning. The WFRA KD Br Bugler will be required at the Burial Service together with the Standards of WFRA KD Br, MVRA KD Br, TRBL KD Br and the Police Federation (West Mercia). Car sharing is advocated to and from the Cemetery for avoidance of parking problems there. The Undertaker is B Ince tel. 01299 403105 to whom further enquiries are directed.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23494261 LCpl Derek R BUFTON of St Johns, Worcester died on 19 April 2016 aged 77. Derek enlisted into The Worcestershire Regiment in November 1956 and when it amalgamated with The Sherwood Foresters to become 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment he remained with it, serving until his discharge in November 1978. His funeral is to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday 10 May 2016 at 1215 hours. Standards welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence, Mrs D R Bufton, 24 Hardwicke Close, St Johns, Worcester WR2 5NX
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It is with regret that we notify you that 4986192 Sgt Walter Ernest BULL of Derby died on 16 May 2017 aged 96. Walter enlisted in 1940 and after recruit training at ITC Lincoln was posted to 14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in North Africa. He took part in the the Battle for El Alamein before moving with the Battalion to Egypt, then Iraq where it became part of Paiforce seeing service in Lebanon and Iran before moving to Tunisia and then the Anzio Beachhead. After the breakout from the beachhead and the fall of Rome, Walter then moved with the Battalion to the East coast of Italy where it was again involved in heavy fighting on the Gothic Line. After the Battle for San Savino the Battalion was reduced to cadre strength and Walter was posted to 6th Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment and remained with it until demob in January 1947. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 1400 hours. Family flowers only but donations to the Alzheimers Society may be made at the Service. Association Members and Standards would be welcome.
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It is with sadness that we inform you that Joe Bullock, Worcestershire Regiment has passed away on 15th August 2012. Joe was born 3. 3. 1924, he was conscripted into the Worcesters and served in Burma. At the end of hostilities he rejoined civilian life. His funeral service will be at St Barnabas Church Worcester on Friday 31st August, with internment at Astwood Cemetry. Standards welcome.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 24233683 LCpl Colin BUNTING of Allenton, Derby died on 14 March 2015 aged 59. Colin joined 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in April 1971 and served until December 1985. His funeral is to take place on Thursday 2 April 2015 at Mark Eaton Crematorium at 1420 hours. Standards welcome.
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It is with regret we inform you that 23928826 WO2 Roy BURNAGE of Wythenshaw, Manchester died on 5 September 2014 aged 74. Roy enlisted into The Sherwood Foresters in 1962 and went on to serve with the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters and the Long Service List before leaving the Army in 1995. His funeral is to take place at Southern Cemetery, Barlow Road, Manchester M21 7GL on Monday 15 September 2014 at 1130 hours.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 430251 Maj Robin Francis William BURNETT of Devizes died recently. Robin was commissioned into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in March 1953 and became MTO 1954 to 1958 before being posted to the Depot, Derby 1958 to 1959. He was then appointed Coy 2IC Royal Warwicks in Aden before moving to BIO Trucial Oman States until 1963. He then became coy 2IC 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in UK and BAOR until 1966 before being appointed G3 Ops/Trg HQ Kenya Army until 1968. Robin then became Training Major with Mercian Volunteers, Wolverhampton before retiring from the Army in 1969. A Thanksgiving Service in memory of Maj Robin BURNETT of Devizes who died on 16 November 2016 is to be held on Friday 9 December 2016 at 1400 hours at St Mary The Virgin Church, 4 Rookes Lane, Potterne, Devizes SN10 5NF. For those wishing to write in condolence his daughter Camiila may be contacted at Mrs C Ainsworth, Marsh Farm, Pitney, Somerset TA10 9AN
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It is with regret that we inform you that 4977280 Pte William Sidney BURTON of Kirkby in Ashfield died on 17 February 2017 aged 96. Bill enlisted into the 8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1939 and subsequently went with it to Norway in April 1940 where he was taken PoW. He was given PoW number 4900 and was sent to Poland. His last know camp was Stalag 20B at Marienburg, Germany from where he was put to work on various farms. He was released by the Russian Army in January 1945 and returned home by walking to Lubin, in Poland, then by train to Odessa in the Ukraine and from there to Greenock, Scotland which he reached in April 1945. Bill was discharged from the Army in in July 1946. His funeral is to take place at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, School Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7BT at 1330 hours on Friday 17 March 2017. Association Standards and Members welcome.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 23492601 Private Roy CADWALLADAR (known as Caddy) died on 12 October 2017 aged 79. Caddy joined the Worcestershire Regiment as a National Serviceman in October 1956 and served with it in Jamaica and then for the last two years of his service, at Norton Depot as batman to Major J D Reyolds before leaving the Army in 1959. His funeral is to be held on Monday 6 November 2017 at 1300 hours at Wyre Forest Crematorium, Minster Road, Stourport DY13 ODE. Letters of Condolence may be forwarded to Mrs Margaret Cadwallader, 126A France Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5BE. No Association presence required.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mary Caiger, wife of the late Col John Caiger, of the 1st Staffords on 9 Feb 24 aged 87.
Beloved Mother to Jonathan, James and Charles, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Mary's funeral service will take place at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Stoke Lacy on Friday 8th March at 12 noon. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489 900).
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It is with regret that we inform you that 22625992 Pte Albert William CAMDEN died on 15 November 2017 at Hereford Hospital. Albert enlisted as a National Serviceman on 3 January 1952 into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment. He served in 'C' Company and was posted to Malaya during the 'Emergency'. Albert was discharged on 20 December 1953. In civilian life Albert worked for British Gas and later took up work as a landscape gardener. He also had a keen interest in antiques and was very proud of the horses he kept. He will be remembered for hosting events at his home on Crumpton Hill where he would set up a large basher and put Malayan place names out on the local roads to hold a reunion, providing food and drink for those that had served in Malaya and friends from Worcester Branch. Albert`s Funeral will be held on Tuesday 5 December 2017 at 1430 hours at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester. WR3 8HA. Standards, Bugle and Association members welcome. After the service members are invited back to the Fox Inn, Court Lane, Bransford. Worc`s WR6 5JL. Letters of condolence can be sent to Mrs D Davis. Hendre Lion, Orcop. Hereford. HR2 8ET.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 4986609 Pte Melvyn Edwin ‘Ted’ CARLIN of Grantham, Lincs died on 16 September 2013 aged 89. Ted enlisted into The Sherwood Foresters on 31 December 1941 and after training at the Regimental Depot and Infantry Training Centre at Lincoln was posted to the 70th Battalion Sherwood Foresters remaining with it when it became the 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. He was then posted to the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters and embarked with it for service in North Africa. He remained with the 2nd Battalion throughout the North Africa and Italy campaigns until the end of hostilities when he was posted to a Military Mission until demob in 1947. After the war he became a bus/coach driver then went on to become a Local Government Officer. He was a staunch supporter of the Newark Branch WFRA, attending his last meeting only four days prior to his death.
His funeral is to take place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday 9 October 2013 at 1530 hours. Standard Bearers welcome.
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It is with great sadness that I report the death 24797585 Pte Lee Michael Alan Carlin on 22nd July. Lee was born on 14th November 1970 and enlisted with the Junior Infantry Battalion in 1987 before completing his training at Lichfield and joining 1WFR in Cambridge. Lee served with D Fire Support and the Company Drums Platoon in Northern Ireland and Cyprus. Lee was an excellent soldier and was liked and respected by all who know him. After Lee was discharged he took up employment with the NHS Northern Devon Heath Care Trust. Lee’s funeral will be held on Monday 9th August at 1140hrs. North Devon Crematorium, Old, Torrington Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NW
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Pte Geoffrey Carter Whittemore of Chaddesden, Derby who passed away on 9 December 2019. Geoff served with the 1st Foresters in Malaya.
His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020.
Round Chapel Markeaton Crematorium Derby.
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It is with regret that we report the death of Mrs Anne Cartwright, widow of Capt C Cartwright and mother of Major JC Cartwright WFR on 25 November 2015. The Funeral of Anne Cartwright will take place at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue (off Astwood Road), Worcester WR3 8HA at 10:45am on Friday 11 December. (Family flowers only. Collection and donations to St Richard's Hospice, if desired, please). After the service, the family would be delighted to see everyone at The Chapter House, Worcester Cathedral for a bite to eat and a chance to catch up with old friends. Entrance is via College Green and The Chapter House is located off the Cathedral Cloisters. Further information and directions can be found on the Cathedral website – www.worcestercathedral.co.uk. Worcester Cathedral is approximately ten minutes' drive from the crematorium. The full postal address is 8 College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA. We emphasise that the family do not assume that everyone will wish or be able to attend, but would welcome any of Anne's friends to help them celebrate her life.
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It is with sadness we inform you that 357952 Col John Anthony CASTLE of Frankston, Victoria, Australia died on 7 July 2014. He served in the ranks 1 year 198 days before receiving an Emergency Commission as 2nd Lt on 17 November 1945 in The Rifle Brigade. In 1947 he transferred to The Sherwood Foresters. In 1950 he was posted as an Instructor at Eaton Hall OTC until 1952 when he returned to the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters as Adjutant. In 1954 he posted as SCA HQ 25 Armd Bde MELF until 1955. He was then posted as Adjutant Regimental Depot 1955-1956 and this was followed by SCA HQ 2 (BR) Corps Suez 1956 to 1957. In 1957 he returned to the 1st Battalion as a Coy Comd 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters until attending Staff College in 1959. He then returned as a Coy Comd 1st Bn 1963 to 1964 (UK), 2i/c 1st Bn 1964-65: MA MEA HQ FARELF 1965 to 1967: Lieut-Col. 30.6.1967: CO 1st Bn BAOR 1967 to 1969: AAG HQ POW Div (UK) 1969 to 1973: Col 1973: Comd BATUS Canada 1973 to 1975: Retired February 1976.
Those wishing to pass commiserations to the family should contact Mrs Philippa Stockton, Appletree House, 10 The Croft, Bishopstone, Salisbury SP5 4DF.
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It is with deep regret that we inform you that Maj Gen (Retd) Peter Boucher CAVENDISH CBE OBE DL died on Monday 24 October 2011 aged 86. General Peter was a long time Trustee of the Vesting Trustees of the Regimental Memorial at Crich (retiring in 2010) and friend of the Regiment. His funeral is to take place at All Saints Church, Alport Lane, Youlgreave, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1WN on Thursday 10 November 2011 at 1 pm. Donations may be made to SSAFA Forces Help through JW & J Mettam Ltd, Milford, Bakewell DE45 1DX Tel: 01629 812114. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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It is with regret we inform you that 19178397 Cpl. Frank Chadwick died on 4th November 2012. Frank served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment. He enlisted in 1947 and served in Malaya 1950-52. Frank sent in an album of photos on the Album page www.wfraworcester.com of his thoughts and service in Malaya.
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It is with regret we notify you that 19030555 CSgt William H (Bill) Chalmer of Ludlow, Shropshire died on 15 November 2013 aged 89. Bill served in the Royal Marines from 1942 to 1946 in Burma and then briefly with the South Staffordshire Regiment before joining 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment. He served with it during the Berlin Airlift and in Malaya before being seconded to the Kenya Regiment in Rhodesia and Kenya followed by two tours in BAOR and then British Honduras (Belize) before leaving the Army in 1968. His funeral is to take place at 1200 hours on Monday 2 December 2013 at St Giles Church, Ludford, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ. . For those wishing to write in condolence his son, Andrew may be contacted at 21 Holwick, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 4HF.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Paul ‘Chevy’ CHASE died on 13 March 2024 aged 42. Paul served with the Cheshire Regiment and amalgamated into The Mercian Regiment.
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It is with sadness that we report the death on 17th July 2020 aged 82 of Colonel Michael Stewart Cheetham MBE. Mike joined the Army Cadet Force in Belper at the age of 13 and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant into Derbyshire Army Cadets on 29th June 1973. He held various appointments including Company Commander A Company rising to the rank of Colonel as County Commandant of 5th Derbyshire Cadet Battalion Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment from 1996 to 2001. He was SSAFA County Branch Secretary/Fundraiser Recruiter from April 2004. The private funeral has already taken place. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs Barbara Cheetham, 7 Dale Road, Stanley, Derby DE7 3EY.
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369276 MAJOR PETER NOEL CHISHOLM Major Peter Chisholm sadly died on 11th October 2021 aged 94. Peter was born on Christmas Day 1926. He served in the ranks for 226 days and was commissioned as a 2Lt in April 1946. He served initially with 4th Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Regiment in Bakloh in Himchal Pradesh near the border with Kashmir, India. He was then posted to the Depot of The Cameron Highlanders at Fort George near Inverness before moving to 1st Bn The Gordon Highlanders in Essen in February 1948. He joined the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters on promotion to Lt in Goslar in April 1949 as a Pl Comd. He was posted to the Depot in Derby in 1952 before becoming the Adjutant of 5th Bn in Derby early in the following year. In September 1955 Peter rejoined the 1st Bn in Sennelager moving on promotion to special employment with Military Forces in Nigeria from April 1958 to September 1960. In October 1960 he rejoined the 1st Bn in Singapore as a Company Commander before moving to the new Mercian Brigade Depot in Lichfield in 1963 as a Training Company Commander. In mid-1965 he rejoined the 1st Bn in Munster in their new role as a Mechanised Battalion within 6 Mech Bde as the Battalion Second in Command and saw the change from Humber AFV1611s to the then new AFV432. After just over two years in that post Peter became OIC APC Division at Bordon responsible for training officers and soldiers in AFV432 support. He was then posted to Beaconsfield as OIC the AMIC Wing. There followed a period at the Defence NBC Centre at Winterbourne Gunner as an instructor, then as Adjutant of the Sennelager Training Centre before Peter became the Training Major of 3 Armd Div and Sig Regt in Korbecke, near Soest in February 1979. Peter retired form the Army in December 1981 after a long and varied career. He and his wife June settled in Lichfield where he had a role as a RO in Headquarters Prince of Wales's Division. He became a very keen golfer at the Whittington Golf Club. June, predeceased Peter in August 2014. Letters of condolence may be sent to Peter's daughter - Mrs Fiona Cross, 24 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AG. A private family funeral will be held on a date as yet to be confirmed.
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Mrs Debbie Clarke, wife of Lt. Col. Brian Clarke TD (retired), passed away on Monday 29th August 2022. Debbie's funeral will take place at 2:00pm, on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at St Michael and All Angels, Sopley Parish Church, Mill Lane, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AX. Family flowers only. Any donations to Cancer Research UK either via http://www.memorygiving.com/deborahangelaclarkeOr to Miller Brothers funeral directors: 119 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QH
Tel: 01202 485 439 Email: millers@millerbrosfunerals.co.uk Condolence letters can be sent to: Lt. Col. Brian Clarke, 27 Lynton Crescent, Christchurch
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It is with great sadness that I report the death of Dennis Clarke on 15 May aged 82. Dennis served with the Sherwood Foresters and after discharge he worked as a porter, a painter and decorator and as a letter sorter for the Post Office.
Dennis was a keen fisherman and dancer. He was also well known for visiting local hospitals and singing hymns to the patients as he toured the wards. Dennis will be remembered for his kindness and loving attitude towards people as well as his singing and dancing.More details to follow when known.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 25064939 LCpl Jonathan ‘Jonny’ COLE of Ironville, Derbyshire aged 39 was found dead on 9 August 2018. Jonny enlisted into the Army on 18 June 1997 and joined the 1^st Bn The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters where he served in Sp Coy, B Coy and D Coy. He was later attached to 1 Cheshire and prior to amalgamation, in June 2007, he transferred to 2 Rifles until his discharge on 31 July 2013 on grounds of injuries sustained in Afghanistan. During his career, Jonny served in Tidworth, Bosnia, NI, Chester, Hounslow and Afghanistan and was awarded the NATO medal (Bosnia clasp), GSM medal (NI clasp), Operation Service medal (Afghanistan), Accumulated Service Medal (for over 1000 days on operations) and the Golden Jubilee medal. Letters of condolence should be sent to RHQ Mercian, Nottingham office, Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell NG9 5HA. Please note the amended funeral details for 25064939 LCpl Jonathan 'Jonny' COLE, who died on 9 August 2018, which are as follows; The funeral will still take place on Wednesday 5 September 2018 at 1400 hours but will now be held at Christ The King RC Church, 104 Nottingham Road, Alfreton DE55 7GL. This will be followed by the cremation, at approx 1515 hours at Amber Valley Memorial Park Memorial and Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BH. Details of the wake are not yet known and will be announced at the funeral. Standard Bearers and Members welcome. The NOK has requested no flowers and donations may be given that will be divided between The Mercian Benevolent Fund, The Rifles Benevolence Fund and SSAFA.
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It is with regret we inform you that 22219422 Cpl Peter Colley of Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands died on 28 June 2012. Peter served with The Worcestershire Regiment Band from 1948 to 1956 before being posted to The South Staffords for his last two years of service.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of "Bud" Collier who died on Saturday 12th November 2022. Bud served with 2Para, then as CSM with C Coy and D Coy 3WFR. Funeral details will be promulgated, once known. Letters of condolence can be sent to his daughter; Mrs J Woolley, 6 Birkinstyle Lane,Shirland, Derbyshire. DE55 6BS. Bud's funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th December at 16:00hrs at Amber Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick, DE55 1BH. Standards would be appreciated. There will be a wake afterwards at Alfreton Hall, Church Street, Alfreton. DE55 7AH. Bud's daughter Joanne has requested numbers for this so if you will be attending please let Alan Derbyshire know alan.brenda@ntlworld.com and he will inform Joanne.
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 24101002 WO2 (ORQMS) Joseph Alan Collier who died on died on Sunday 19 March aged 76. Joe enlisted with 1 Foresters 26 July 1966 and 1 WFR in 1970 and became Chief Clerk. Joe was discharged on 7 September 1988 and went on to become NRPS with 1 Mercian (V) as ORQMS. Joe was strong supporter of Mansfield branch until ill health prevented his attendance. The funeral of Joe Collier will take place at the Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Shirebrook, NG20 8DD, at 10,15 hrs on Wednesday 5th April followed by interment at Shirebrook Cemetery.
Association Standards are most welcome to attend. The wake will be at the Social Club on Carter Lane, Shirebrook, NG20 8PF.
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It is with regret we inform you that 4987582 Sgt Harry COLLINS of Leicester died on 20 March 2015 aged 91. Harry enlisted into 2nd/5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in June 1942 before transferring to the Northamptonshire Regiment in November 1942. He subsequently transferred back to the 2nd/5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in July 1943 joining them at Salerno in September of that year where he served with D Coy at the Crossing of The Volturno before joining the Mortars Pl. He took ill and was hospitalised in Palestine where on release from hospital was posted to the 2nd Battalion The Sherwood Foresters where he remained until being discharged to the Reserve in July 1947. After leaving the Army he was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker until he retired. His funeral took place on 2 April 2015 at Gilrose Cemetery, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QG at 1045 hours. Donations in memory to British Heart Foundation. Letters ofcondolence may be forwarded to his son, Mr M Collins, 13 Gladstone Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester LE18 1AE
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 24134050 CSgt Thomas COLLINS of Toton, Nottingham died on 16 August 2016 aged 64. Tom served with both 1st and 3rd Battalions The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. The funeral is to take place on Friday 26 August 2016 at 1400 hours at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Bramcote NG9 3GJ. Association members and Standards welcome
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It is with regret that we inform you that Pte Barry COOK died on 12 January 2016. Barry served as a National Serviceman with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment from 1958.
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23962666 Cpl Barry Cooper. Passed away after a long illness on 6th December at the Alexandra Hospital Redditch, aged 72 yrs. Barry served with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment enlisting in 1963 and discharged in 1968. After basic training at Lichfield he served in Minden, Lydd, Gibraltar, Tobruk and Bulford in B Coy as an anti-tank gunner and in a rifle platoon. Funeral will be held at 14:00hrs on Thursday the 18th December, at Redditch Crematorium, Bordesley Lane, Redditch. B97 6RR. Letters of condolence to Barry`s sister. Mrs Barbara Carr, 11 St Chads Road, Studley. Warks. B80 7JH. Standards and Association members welcome.
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It is with regret that we inform you that 23791656 LCpl Barry COOPER of Mansfield died on Monday 2 January 2017 aged 78. Barry was called up as a National Serviceman in May 1960 and served with 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Singapore and Northern Ireland. He left the Army in May 1962. He was a staunch member of Mansfield Branch WFRA. His funeral is to take place on 27 January 2017 at 1000 hours at Mansfield Crematorium. Standards welcome.
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23472653 Pte Frederick George ‘Freddie’ COSGROVE Freddie Cosgrove was born in London in 1938. After a childhood spent in children's homes he was called up for his National Service in Nottingham in April 1956 . After completing basic training, he was posted to 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Dempsey Barracks , Sennelager in Germany in January 1957. In January of the following year he returned with the battalion to the UK and then deployed with them to Malaya in June 1958. The battalion were stationed in Johore Bahru and carried out anti-terrorist patrols in the jungle for what turned out to be the last 2 years of the 12 year Malayan Emergency. Although Freddie had signed on for a 3rd years service, his time was up in May 1959 , when he returned to UK and was discharged. After discharge he lived in Wrotham in Kent and worked variously, on the railways and as a long distance lorry driver. He met Bridie, his future wife, in 1974 and they married in 1983. In 2004 he and Bridie returned to Nottingham where he is remembered by all as a loyal member of the Malayan Veterans Branch of WFRA and a fanatical Nottingham Forest Supporter. His funeral will take place at 1400 hrs on Tuesday 5 March at Wilford Hill Cemetery, NG2 7FE, after which Bridie has invited mourners to the Willow Tree on Rufford Way, NG2 6LS.
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It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the passing of Cpl Peter Cotterell on Wednesday 27 October 2021. Peter served with the North Staffordshire Regiment and with 1st Bn Worcestershire Regt in D Company in Iserlohn in 1954 -56. Peter was also the chairman of the Rugeley branch of the WFRA. His funeral will be at Stafford Crematorium at 12:00 hrs 8 November 2021. The family have asked for the standards to be at the service.
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It is with great sadness that we tell you the news that 23502883 Pte William George COTTERILL of Dudley, died on 4 July 2023 aged 90. William served in the Worcestershire Regiment, in Malaya, around 1951 - 1953. His funeral will take place on Thursday 27 July at 1020 hours at Gornal Wood Crematorium, 7 Chase Road, Gornalwoood, Dudley DY3 2RL. The family have asked to extend an invitation to all Association Members and Standard Bearers, who wish to attend. For those who can attend, there is a Wake afterwards and members are asked to make contact with Mr Danny O’Neill (son-in-law) who can be contacted on 07966 007 546.
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It is with sadness that we report the death while jogging on 27th July 2020 near Lethem Airport, Guyana, Central America, of 526283 Captain Ian John Craddock. Born on 12th April 1967, Ian was granted a SSC in WFR on 11th April 1987 joining C Company at Oakington Barracks, Cambridge. On completion of NITAT training, he deployed with the Battalion to Omagh where he took part in Operation Tantalus in May 1989. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. In 1991, the Battalion deployed to Cyprus. He attended the Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Course in Dhekelia. completing over 55 jumps including one in France over Saumur in the Loire Valley which nearly ended in disaster when he had to avoid a plane taking off as he came in to land. In 1992, he deployed to the Falklands as part of the Resident Infantry Company, returning to Cyprus at the end of his tour. Following the Options For Change Defence Review, Ian attended and passed the All Arms Commando course in UK but decided not to transfer to the Royal Marines; he left the Regular Army on 12th June 1993.
Ian worked for Young's Brewery in Wandsworth, London, and passed the TA Special Forces Selection; he was commissioned into The Artists' Rifles and served with 21 SAS (V). He took part in several operations and training deployments, completing a variety of specialist courses from Combat Survival Instructor to Military Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor. In 1998, he was joint leader of an Anglo-Indian team on the first successful ascent of Mt Tingchen Khan in the Indian Himalayas. He was supremely fit and ran the London Marathon for several years, completing it one year in 3 hours which included a stop at a pub on London Bridge which offered free pints to runners.
Ian moved to Guyana in 2002 organising jungle expeditions for a British conservation charity. He spent much of his time leading BBC nature expeditions into the heart of Guyana before starting his jungle expedition company, Bushmasters. Billed as survival expeditions, Ian took clients from every walk of life into the Jungle for long periods to teach, challenge and test new found survival skills. He had started to branch out and was running expeditions in Belize, Jordan and the Oman. He regularly took film crews into the Jungle and his most famous client was the actor Tatum Channing. He worked with indigenous communities throughout Guyana and was a tireless promoter of Guyana Tourism; the Ian Craddock Award for Tourism is to be named after him. Ian never married; his family came from the Worcester area and the location and date of his funeral are not known.
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448940 Colonel (CF1) James Stuart Cross 08/09/36 – 04/11/22 Jim Cross was a Cornishman keen on rugby and wrestling who was educated at the Cathedral School, Truro. After a short spell as a Private in the Queens Own Royal West Kents he entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in March 1955 and gained a Commission into the Worcestershire Regiment in July 1956. He served with the 1st Battalion in Iserlohn, Jamaica, Belize and Bahamas. In November 1960 he was loaned to 1 Staffords for an emergency tour in Kenya and then moved to Ghana on secondment in August 1961. In December 1961 he, with all British Officers, was expelled from Ghana. He resigned as a Captain in October 1962 in order to study at Magdalen College and Ripon Hall Anglican Theological College, Oxford. He was ordained at Gloucester in 1965 and was granted a Short Service Commission in the Royal Army Chaplain’s Department on 26th September 1966.
Postings to the Royal Armoured Corps Centre at Bovington, UNFICYP and Famagusta in Cyprus and Queens Division Depot at Bassingbourne followed. In 1972 he was posted to 1 Staffords and had his first tour in Northern Ireland before being posted to HQ 39 Brigade in Belfast as SCF in October 1973. Subsequent postings included Eastern District, Aldershot, West Midlands District as CF1 before going to Berlin Infantry Brigade, which was followed by HQ 3rd Armoured Division in Soest. Finally he became Senior Chaplain at HQ BAOR in Rheindahlen before retiring in 1991. On retirement he became the Rector of St Peters Church, Stretford, Manchester which included Old Trafford Cricket and Football grounds. After eight years he retired to Monmouth. Jim treasured his memories serving in the Worcestershire Regiment and maintained many connections and friendships. He was a loyal attendee at the annual Gheluvelt Lunch up to just before his death. The funeral of Col Cross will be on Friday 9th December at 1300hrs at St Mary's Church, Monk Street , Monmouth , NP25 3NX . Letters of Condolences can be sent to his son: Tim Cross, St David’s, Redbrook Road Monmouth, NP25 3LY
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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Jan Cross, wife of Rev Jim Cross, late WORC R and RAChD, died on Tuesday 1st March 2022. Details of the funeral are not known. Letters of condolence may be sent to: Rev J S Cross MA CF, St David's,
Redbrook Road, Monmouth NP25 3LY
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 25034850 Pte Mark A CRUM of Nottingham, died on 8 June 2022 aged 47. Mark joined 1 WFR on 23 August 1994 and left on 31 August 2001. His funeral has taken place. ................................................
It is with regret we inform you that 24117071 LCpl George William CRUMP of Harlow died on 12 June 2015 aged 68. George enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1967 and served with it until being discharged in 1990.
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It is with regret that we announce the death of Cpl Peter Thomas CRUMP on the 2nd May 2020 aged 85 years, he passed away peacefully after an eight month long illness. Peter enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Norton Barracks serving in the Caribbean travelling on the 2nd February 1957 on the SS Dilwara being posted at the Bahamas, Jamaica, Belize, British Honduras later in Germany. He specialised on the Vickers 303 machine gun. Peter was discharged late 1959.
In civilian life Peter worked as a plumbing and heating engineer.
The funeral took place on the 20th May at Worcester Crematorium.
Letters of condolence can be sent to Peter`s son:-
Jason Crump. Hawford Lock Cottage, hawford Lock Lane, Worcester. WR3 75D ..........................................
It is with regret that we inform you that Jennifer CURSHAM, wife of Lt Col (Retd) J Cursham TD died on Wednesday 25 January 2017. Her funeral is to take place at St Mary's Church, 3 Bateman Road, East Leake LE12 6LN on Friday 10 February 2017 at 1500 hours. Letters of condolence may be sent to Lt Col (Retd) J C Cursham TD at Home Farm House, 48 Main Street, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6PG
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It is with sadness that we inform you that 387660 Lt Col (Retd) John Curzon CURSHAM TD* of East Leake, Loughborough died on 28 February 2018 aged 88. John was called up for Emergency Service in 1947 and served with 28th London Training Battalion in Ireland before going to OCTU Eaton Hall in September 1947. He was commissioned into 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters joining it in Hildesheim, Germany in 1948 before being posted to the 8th Battalion in 1950. John served with the 8th and then 5th/8th Battalions and in 1967 commanded the Nottinghamshire (Territorial) Bn Sherwood Foresters (TAVR 3). He retired from the TA in April 1969 and became a member of the Notts and Midland TAVR Committees. John was a long time Trustee of The Sherwood Foresters Museum and Chairman of the Management Committee of the Mercian Regiment Museum (WFR Collection) The funeral is to take place at St. Mary’s Church, East Leake, Loughborough on Friday, 16th March 2018 at 1430 hours. Standards welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence, his son Edward can be contacted at c/o Home Farm House, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 6PG
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Sir Richard Curtis QC died on 15 October 2021 aged 88. He was commissioned from Eaton Hall Officer Cadet School as a 2/Lt in 1953 and joined C Company, 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Derna, Cyrenaica. He left the Army after National Service in February 1955 and became a lawyer. He was called to the Bar in 1958 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1977. He was a Recorder from 1974-1989 and the Recorder of Birmingham from 1989-1992 as well as a Senior Circuit Judge on the Oxford and Midland Circuit during the same period. Subsequently, he was Presiding Judge on the Wales and Chester Circuit from 1994-1997 and was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division where he served from 1992 until 2005. He was elected a Governing Bencher of the Inns of Court in 1985. He was knighted in 1993 as a High Court Judge. Details of his funeral will follow. .......................................
It is with sadness we inform you that Mrs Joyce CUSHEN of Worcester, widow of 14184217 WO2 E H Cushen 1 WORC R died on 13 September 2013. The funeral has taken place.
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