Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters(Worcester Branch)

417445 MAJOR EDWIN GOODWIN LEONARD NABOKOV-MARTIN
Major Edwin Nabokov-Martin died on the 15th June 2022 in Bristol aged 91. Edwin was born in Olkusz, Poland in December 1930, the son of Leonard Martin, who won the Military Cross serving in Italy. His mother's family had relatives who had served with the Russian Imperial Army prior to the revolution and she was the cousin of Vladimir Nabokov, the author. After education at Gosfield School Edwin joined the British Army as a National Serviceman in July 1950 in the Intelligence Corps before completing his officer training at Eaton Hall. He then earned a Short Service Commission with the Essex Regiment before being granted a Regular Commission with the 2nd Bn The Sherwood Foresters in September 1953. Though serving with the Sherwood Foresters as a Platoon Commander, Company 2i/c and as a Company Commander much of Edwin's service was away from the regiment. As a linguist he spoke fluent Russian, Polish, German and Mandarin and therefore had an unusual career pattern. In mid 1957 to early 1959 he served on Special Employment in Ghana as Adjutant, Ghana Regiment and at the Training Centre. Edwin then served as a Company Commander at the Depot in Derby in 1961 before returning to the 1st Battalion in N. Ireland. There then followed a posting as GSO3 (SD) in HQ MIDEAST LAND FORCES in Aden 1964-66 during the Aden Emergency. In 1970 Edwin moved to Hong Kong as a Linguist/IO in HQ FARELF. On amalgamation he served with 1WFR in 1972 - 73 in Berlin before postings with the RAF in Gutersloh as an Air Liaison Officer and then with the Army School of Instruction, the Army School of Recruiting and HQ BAOR.
Edwin retired from the regular army in 1981 becoming the director of a property company, though he was also involved in the Foreign and Commonwealth Technical Assistance Programme called the Know How Fund (KHF) which Margaret Thatcher’s government launched in the spring of 1989 to encourage Poland’s transition from communism to democracy and free-market capitalism. This was subsequently extended to other countries of central and eastern Europe and might be considered a novel experiment in what the US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, would later term ‘transformational diplomacy’. The programme had influence upon the transitional process in the lands of the former Soviet bloc; its part in easing the potentially destabilising effects of revolutionary change in Europe.Edwin married Caroline Milton in June 1955 though she predeceased him.
On retirement he and Caroline had relocated to the Woodford Valley, near Salisbury. Edwin was a strong supporter of the Sherwood Foresters Officers' Club. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on 31 August 2022 at 2.00pm at All Saints, Middle Woodford, Salisbury, SP4 6NP. Letters of condolence should be sent to The Revd Rupert Martin 17, Oldfield Road, BRISTOL BS8 4QQ or by email to rupertmartin333@gmail.com

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 24303237 Sgt Stephen John NARBETT of Lytham St Annes died on 27 April 2015 aged 58. Narb enlisted into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment on 1September 1972 and completed postings and tours in the UK, Germany, NI, Cyprus and Belize. Following his discharge in 1993, he worked in the pub and hotel management trade before finding his niche working with adults with learning difficulties. Letters of condolence can be sent to his daughter Mrs Stephanie Narbett-Mohan, The Chequers, Kidderminster Road, Droitwich WR9 0PJ. The funeral is to take place on Monday 11 May 2015 at the White Church in Lytham St Annes FY8 1AX at 1345 hours. All are welcome to attend, although they are requested to inform Stephanie if they intend to. The family have requested family flowers only and if anyone wishing to make a donation to either Ormerod Home Trust or Help for Heroes should send it to the funeral directors: J A Porters, Windsor Court, Windsor Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Anne’s, Lancashire FY8 1AH

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It is with sadness we inform you that 24111391 CSgt Robert NASH of Nottingham died on 27 June 2013 aged 64. Bob joined 1 Worc R in 1966 and served in UK, Gibraltar and Cyprus. On amalgamation he joined A Coy 1 WFR. He served in Warminster, Berlin, Colchester, Belize,
Hemer, Cambridge and Cyprus interspersed with tours of NI. He also served with 1 Mercian (V) and D Coy 3 WFR (V) as a QPSI. He left the Army in 1989 and in civilian life became a security guard with Nottingham University

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It is with regret that we report that John NERNEY of Tamworth died on Friday 16 December 2011 aged 63. John served with 1 STAFFORDS from the late 1960s to the 1980s and then served with 4 WFR as a PSI in Worcester, Kidderminster and Redditch before finishing his service as Trg CSM at Wolverhampton. He was also well known as a Bisley Shot both in the Regulars and the TA. His funeral is to take place on Friday 6 January 2012 at 1145 hours at St Editha’s Church, 29 Church Street, Tamworth B79 7BX followed by a committal at Wigginton Road Cemetery

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It is with regret that we notify you that 24373416 CSgt Jeffrey NEWALL of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire died on 13 April 2017 aged 59. Jeff joined the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters in 1975 where after training he joined the 1st Battalion in Northern Ireland serving in B Coy. In 1980 after completing Junior Brecon he was promoted to Cpl, still with B Coy as a Section Commander and in 1984 became the Bn Weapon Training Instructor. He left the Army in March 1989 but re-enlisted in April 1991 and re-joined the Bn in Cyprus, returning to the Training Wing. In 1992 he was promoted to Sgt and moved to Milan Pl. He was posted to Depot in 1995 as Provost Sgt and returned to the Bn in Tidworth in 1997 as QM’s Ration Sgt. Jeff was promoted to CSgt in 1998 acting as Rear Party CSM whilst the 1st Bn was deployed in Bosnia. He was discharged from the Army in July 1999. The funeral is to take place at Mansfield Crematorium at 1230 hours on Monday 8 May 2017. The family would appreciate Association members and Standards attending. A celebration of Jeff's life is to be held at Mansfield Town Football Club after the Service. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to contact Steve Cheeseman on 07977038458 or stevencheeseman62@gmail.com.

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It is with great sadness that I report the death of 24049042 LCpl Frederick C Newbold. Fred enlisted in 1965 and served with C Coy 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters in Colchester, Munster and Minden. He transferred to The Devon and Dorset Regiment in 1970 and left the army in 1977.

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 24312637 Pte Steven NEWBOLD of Burton on Trent died on 8 January 2016. Steven enlisted in The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1973 and served with B Coy. He left the Army in 1976. His funeral is to take place on 21 January 2016 at Bretby Crematorium, Geary Lane, Bretby, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE15 0QE. Standard Bearers would be appreciated by the family.

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It is with sadness that we report the recent death of Pte Raymond Nicholson who passed away on 25 July 2020 aged 82. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. He served in Malaya, N Ireland and the UK. His Funeral took place on 10 August at Wilford Hill Crematorium. Raymond's family have asked if any of our readers can remember him or have any photographs of him during his time with the regiment. Please forward any photos to the editor, newsletter@stand-firm-strike-hard.org.uk

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It is with regret that we inform you No. 22587246 Cpl Alfred Nicklin died on 5th June 2019. He was born in Dudley on 26th July 1933, Alf enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment in 1952 and went on to serve in Mayala with 1st Battalion and was demobbed in 1954.
On leaving the army he worked in the building trade, Villiers Motorbikes. D.M,W, and Simon Engineering.
His outside interest was his love of motorbikes.
His funeral will take place, at Gornal Wood Crematorium, 7 Chase Road, Dudley, West Midlands. DY3 2RL on Friday 28th June 2019 at 14.10hrs.
Letters of condolence can be sent to his daughter,
Elizabeth Nicklin, 19 Keats Close, The Straits, Dudley, West Midlands DY3. 3EA

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It is with regret that we inform you that 22635896 Cpl Francis George NIXON of Chaddesden, Derbyshire died on 23 November 2019 aged 89
Francis was called up for National Service on 2 February 1952 and served with 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in Derna until discharge on 4 February 1954. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH on 20 December 2019 at 13:20 hours. Members and Standards would be welcome.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 22656284 Private John NOAKE of Swindon died on 1 August 2016. John served with 1st Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment in Malaya

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 500939 Maj Kenneth William NOAKES died on 8 March 2017 aged 84. Ken enlisted in the ranks as a national service soldier in 1951 and served with the 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. On leaving the regulars in 1953 he joined 5/6th Staffordshire Regiment TA later rebadging to Mercian Volunteers. In 1971 Ken was instrumental in forming the Light Infantry Mercian Volunteers at Whittemere Street Walsall, which in turn became the newly formed 2 Mercian Volunteers where Ken was RQMS. He was commissioned to Lt with 2 Mercian Volunteers and went on to become Captain (QM). When the Mercian Volunteers reverted back to county Regiments, Ken transferred to 4 WFR attaining the rank of Maj (QM) serving at Hazlucks Green, Shirley and North Moons Moat at Redditch. The funeral is to take place at Streetly Crematorium, Little Hardwick Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 0SG on Monday 10 April 2017 at 1500 hours and after at Longhorn Pub, Sutton Road, Walsall WS5 3AR. Standards welcome. No floral tributes required but there will be a collection box at the Crematorium for donations to St Giles Hospice, Walsall.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 24243192 Private Reginald John Noble of Nottingham passed away peacefully in his sleep at 05.00 Hrs on Monday 15th December 2014 in Nottingham City Hospital. He may not have any surviving Family so there are no details for the funeral as yet, but as soon as they are known we will let you know. Reg joined 73 Engineer Regiment (V) on its formation in 1969 at Wigman Road Drill Hall, Bilborough before transferring to D. (Robin Hood Foresters) Company 3rd Battalion Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment at the same location in May 1971, then moving with D. Company 3 WFR in 1975 to Broadgate Drill Hall, Beeston where he continued to serve until discharged in May 1981.

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 24225401 LCpl Ronald ( 'Joe 90' ) Arthur Norfolk passed away on 15 August 2018 aged 74 years. Ronald enlisted into 1 WFR ( Prince of Wales` Div) on the 29 October 1970. Ronald served in GB 1972, BAOR Berlin 1974, GB 1974, NI 1974 -76, Colchester 1976 -77, NI 1977, ending as B Coy Clerk on 31/12/ 1977, Ronald went to Reserve Service for 2 years. In Civilian life Ronald was a Shift Clerk at Round Oak Steel Works. For a hobby he was a member of R.A.O.B. Grand Lodge Tyler 2002. The funeral service will be at 1315 hourrs on Tuesday the 11 September 2018 at St Michaels Church, Brierley Hill. DY5 3EX. Followed by cremation at Gornal Wood Crematorium, Brierley Hill. DY3 2RL. Association Members welcome.

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It is with sadness we report that 5254043 Sgt James Thomas NORTON MM of Bournemouth, Hants died on Saturday 10 December 2011 aged 92. Jim enlisted in October 1939 and after training joined the Signals Platoon 11 Worc R and landed with it in Normandy in June 1944 after it had been redesignated 1 Worc R. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1945 and his citation reads “Throughout Op Veritable from 11 Feb 45 onwards, Sgt Norton set an example of devotion to duty and initiative that was quite outstanding. On 16 Feb at Berkhofel, after a successful attack by the Bn, line had to be laid to Coys whose exact positions were still unknown. Under continuous and heavy shell and mortar fire of the whole area, this NCO led a line party which worked all night and finally succeeded in establishing communications forward. By the time the battle reached Imigshot on the 18 Feb, the line section was becoming very tired, so he frequently went out, always under heavy fire, to reestablish contact with the Coys. This was done entirely on his own initiative, and reported to the Signals Officer only after the task had been completed. The success of this series of operations was done in no small part to the maintenance of communications. Sgt Norton by his personal effort, initiative and courage during this very strenuous and trying period so helped to inspire his platoon that operations never suffered for lack of communications.” Jim was also Mentioned in Despatches and awarded a C-in-C’s Certificate.
His funeral is to take place at 13:00 hours on Thursday 22 December 2011 at Oakley Wood Crematorium, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa CV33 9QP. Family flowers only, but donations may be made to ‘The Mercian Regimental Charity’ and forwarded to RHQ MERCIAN. Heath
Avenue, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9TJ.

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We regret to report the death of 24412246 L/Cpl Eddie J Noy. Eddie enlisted on 10 February 1976 and served with A Coy 3WFR, he was discharged 9 February 1983.
Further details to follow.

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...It is with sadness we inform you that 24276724 Sgt Stephen NURSE of Rheindahlen, Germany died on Sunday 11 November 2012 aged 59. Stephen enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in March 1976 and was employed as a clerk. He left the Regiment in September 1988 and later joined the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in June 1989 until leaving the Army in May 2001. He then joined NAAFI Support Services, based in JHQ Rheindahlen as the Training and Assurance Manager

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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 23746664 Cpl Peter James Oakley on 5th November 2022. Peter enlisted in 1960 served 14 year from being a junior soldier at the Sinfin Barracks, he served in Northern Ireland, Berlin, Minden and Munster being the MT NCO for several years before leaving in 1974. Upon leaving he worked for Derby City Council and Rolls Royce, Raynesway until his retirement. Peter's funeral will be held on Thursday 1st December at 12:00hrs at St Giles Church Sandiacre NG10 5EE, and 13:00hrs at Longmoor Lane Cemetery, Breaston DE72 3RF. Followed by wake at The White Lion pub Derby Rd, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5HW at 13:30hrs.

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It with great sadness that we inform you that 19038306 Cpl Gerald ‘Gerry’ A O’BRIEN of Suffolk died on 12 December 2021 aged 92. Gerry was born in Leicester but spent most of his life before joining the Army, in Nottingham. He originally enlisted into the General Service Corps in either late December 1946 or early 1947 and transferred to The Sherwood Foresters on 27 February 1947. He served in the UK and Germany until his discharge on 16 October 1952. He then joined the Reserves until 15 December 1958. After leaving the Army, Gerry worked in Sales and moved around the country before settling in Wickham Market, Suffolk. His funeral took place in Woodbridge, Suffolk on 29 December 2021.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 4978637 Sgt Allan ORME of Belper, Derbyshire died on 16 December 2016 aged 97. Allan enlisted on 16 October 1939 and served with 2nd/5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters. In 1940 he went with it to France with the BEF making his own way back to the UK after being left behind at Dunkirk. He then went on to serve with the Battalion in North Africa and was taken PoW at Sedjenane, Tunisia. He was sent to Sicily then to Italy before being sent to Stalag 357 at Oerbke in Germany. Allan left the Army on 1 March 1946 but he was not strong enough to return to his former employment at Leys Malleable Castings in Derby so took up employment as a Cutter for a clothing firm in Belper. He later worked as a maintenance fitter for Johnsons Wire Works in Ambergate until he took early retirement. His 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. The address for those wishing to write in condolence to his daughter is; Mrs M A Bingham, 9 Malthouse Lane, Nether Heage, Belper DE56 2AS.

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It is with regret that we inform you that Maj Philip OULTON Cheshire Regiment died on 23 December 2016. Philip served with 1 WFR as Bn 2IC in Berlin 1972 - 1974. His funeral is to take place at St Oswald's Church, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria CA17 4NQ at 1300 hours Tuesday 10 January 2017.

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It is with regret that we inform you that LCpl John PACEY of Newark died on 15 June 2017 aged 90. John enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in 1945 and after training was transferred to The Royal Norfolk Regiment and was posted to India with it. After discharge John joined the Newark Branch of the Sherwood Foresters Association and continued to support it throughout his life.

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 473034 Major Desmond F PAGE of Market Rasen, Lincolnshire died on 2 March 2016 aged 81. Desmond joined the 5th/8th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in 1961 serving with it in Recce Platoon at Mansfield and then 2IC C Coy at Derby. In 1971 he was appointed as OC C Coy 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters. He then went on to serve with the Royal Anglian TA as OC Recruit Reception at Bury St Edmunds. Funeral details will be promulgated when known. The funeral of Maj Desmond Page who died on 2 March 2016 is to take place at The Parish Church of St Mary, Hilton, Marston Lane, Marston on Dove, Derbyshire DE65 5GB onThursday 17 March 2016 at 1400 hours and then afterwards at The Black Cow, Dalbury Lees, Derbyshire DE6 5BE where everybody is welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence his daughter's address isMrs Julie Goodwin, Common House Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Foston, Derbyshire, DE65 5PX

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It is with regret that we inform you that 14494033 Pte Michael Albert PALMER of Mapperley, Nottingham died on 11 March 2016 aged 89. Michael was posted into The Sherwood Foresters from the General Service Corps in August 1943 and saw service in the UK, Germany and the Far East. On leaving the Army in 1948 he took a commission with the TAVRA Cadet Force joining 1 Nottinghamshire Cadet Battalion The Sherwood Foresters until August 1958. In civilian life he worked in the transport and haulage business

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It is with regret that we inform you that Lieut RP PALMER of Glastonbury died on 13 November 2016. He was commissioned in The Worcestershire Regiment in 1960 and served in the 1st Battalion until 1963 in Worcester, on Hurricane Hattie in British Honduras and in Minden. He was a popular officer and a good sportsman, representing the battalion at cricket, football, athletics and basketball. Funeral details to be notified

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It is with regret we inform you that Major Gordon PARKIN of Worcester died on 3 May 2013 aged 79. He enlisted in February 1952 with the number 22640189 and after basic training at Norton Barracks he joined 1 Worc R in Malaya. He rose rapidly in rank to Corporal in 5 months and Sergeant in 18. Apart from 2 tours at ERE he spent all his service in the Regiment and was RSM of 1 WFR 1970 – 73 including the Presentation of Colours Parade in Warminster, the UN tour in Cyprus, Northern Ireland and Berlin. He spent the last year of his regular service as RSM 3 WFR before being appointed to a TA commission before retiring in 1982. Always one of the smartest men on parade he had an impressive parade ground presence. ...............................................

It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. Pete enlisted in 1WFR in 1970 and served for 22 years during which he served for some time in the Assault Pioneer Platoon and latterly in the QM’s Dept. He served in NI, Belize and Cyprus during a UN tour and was discharged on 25 November 1992.
A wake will be held at The Festival Inn, Trowell on Saturday 24 August 15:00hrs until 2200hrs, all are welcome to attend. Funeral details to follow. ......................................

It is with great sadness to inform you of the deaths of both Pte and Mrs PARROTT, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who had been married for 68 years. Joyce ‘Margaret’ Parrott, aged 95, died on 2 April 2020 followed by her husband John "Jack" Parrott on 19 April 2020, aged 98. T497452 Pte (Driver) John "Jack" Parrott was born in Sheffield and joined the local Territorial Army in June of 1939 and signed up as a regular soldier, with 2nd Bn The Sherwood Foresters, the day after WWII was declared. As an Immature Soldier (a soldier who was too young to deploy), Jack was sent to Kedleston Hall as a Mess Steward. In early 1940, Jack rejoined the Bn in Hucknall and went with them to the East coast of Scotland and then Doncaster before moving to Edinburgh for driver training and rejoining the Bn in Norfolk where he also learnt to ride motorbikes . This led to his transfer to the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) in 1941 and his becoming a Despatch Rider. On D-Day +6, Jack landed on Gold Beach and moving through France, later went into Belgium and Holland and eventually Germany. Whilst in post war Munster, he was offered an immediate commission which he refused and Jack left the Army in July 1946. Jack was awarded the Legion d’honneur, by the East Midlands French Consulate on 19 December 2018. The couple featured on ITV’s Love Your Garden in 2019. The funeral of Jack will take place on Tuesday 5 May and due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance is limited to those invited by the family .

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Ex Pte Bradley PAUL who joined the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment and deployed to Afghanistan in October 2012 where as the front man of his patrol, every day he carried the weight of responsibility for the lives of his comrades on his shoulders every time he stepped out the gate. Unfortunately on 9 November 2012 Pte Paul he was struck by an IED and sustained life changing injuries. However, through strength of character and with the love of those around him, he made a good recovery. Sadly, he passed away on Tuesday 17 February 2015. As Pte Paul is no longer a serving soldier, his funeral costs will be paid for through non public funds only. His family have set up a Go Fund Me web page at http://www.gofundme.com/bradpaul Any funds remaining after the funeral will be given to Combat Stress and put in a Trust for his younger brother as an equal split.

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It is with sadness that inform you of the death of 22317138 Walter Pearce. Walter was a National Service Soldier and did his basic training with the South Staffordshire Regiment at Whittington Barracks, and was then transferred to the First Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment and posted to Chester and subsequently on to Malaya, where he served with B company. He appears on the Malaya medal Roll and was a awarded a General Service Medal with the Malaya Clasp. Walter was discharged on 7 December 1951.

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It is with sadness we report that 4987654 Pte Peter PEARSON of Worksop died on 12 January 2014 aged 90. Peter enlisted into 2nd/5th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 18 June 1942 and joined HQ Coy Signals in North Africa and served with it through Tunisia, Italy, Greece and Austria before transferring to the Loyal Regiment in March 1946. His funeral service is to take place on Thursday 30 January 2014 at 1400 hours in Christ Church, Theivesdale Close, Worksop S81 0XS followed by committal at Retford Road Cemetery. Standard Bearers Welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence the NoK is Mr M Pearson, 12 Grange Park Drive, Morley, Leeds LS27 7UR

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We regret to announce the death of 24276962 Roy W Pearson of Dudley, West Midlands who died on 12 April 2020. Roy enlisted into the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters in the 1970’s and was discharged on 31 May 1978.

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It is with sadness we inform you that 3689559 Major William Henry PERRONS TD of Ashbourne, Derbyshire died on 9 December 2016 aged 97. Bill enlisted into 9th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 31 January 1939 as a Private with number 4976306 and served with A Coy in France and Belgium with the BEF before being evacuated through Dunkirk. He was then transferred to the RAC when the 9th Battalion changed its title to 112 Regiment RAC in November 1941. In June 1946 Bill was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters and served with it in Palestine. On leaving the Army in 1948 he joined 5th Battalion, later the 5th/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters and served with it until retirement in 1964. His funeral is to take place at St Leonard's Church, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AW at 1200 hours on Friday 6 January 2017. Donations in Memorium to Crich Memorial Tower Fund c/o RHQ MERCIAN, Heath Avenue, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield WS14 9TJ. The address for those wishing to write in condolence to his widow is; Mrs Jean Perrons, Stonehurst, Church Lane, Thorpe, Ashbourne DE6 2AW

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476088 Lieutenant Richard Gordon Perry. Gordon Perry came from Pershore, Worcestershire, and attended Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot in 1963, where he was a Junior Under Officer, before gaining a Short Service Commission into the Worcestershire Regiment in May 1964. He served with 1 Worcesters in Germany, Norway, the West Indies and the United Kingdom between 1964-7. In 1965 he was seconded to the Malaysian Rangers becoming a fluent Malay speaker and serving in Borneo. On leaving the Army he spent the next 15 years in Indonesia and Malaysia in the oil industry before returning to UK and becoming involved in property. In 1998 he was a member of the syndicate that owned the Grand National winner, Earth Summit. He passed away in Worcester Royal Hospital on 23rd August 2022 aged 79. Private Family Mass in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Pershore, on 11th September 2022.

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LCpl Charles Edwin Phillips from Dudley mostly known as "Eddie Phillips" died on the 29 June 2017 aged 79. Eddie had served his national service with the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment 1956 - 58 and served in Jamaica with it. His funeral takes place Monday 24 July 2017 at 1200 hours at Saint Barts, Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 5JD. Association Members welcomed. His nephew, Martin (Bernie) Burns would like to hear from any of his old comrades and can be contacted on 0121 501 1974 or 07975 548769.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 23791698 Pte Peter John (Jack) PICKARD of Carlton, Nottingham died on Monday 10 September 2018 aged 79. Jack was called up for National Service in May 1960 and served with B Coy 4 Pl 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in Malaya. He left the Regiment in May 1960. His funeral is to be held at Gedling Crematorium, Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4QH on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at 1130 hours. Standard Bearers and Members welcome.

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The funeral service for former Sherwood Forester Mark Salmond, referred to as Mark Pierce to be held as follows: Monday 10 February at 10:00hrs. , Amber valley crematorium, Swanwick chapel, Derby Rd, Swanwick, Alfreton. DE55 1BH .

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It is with regret that we inform you that 24303208 LCpl Graham PITCHFORTH of Kidderminster died on 11 December 2015 aged 59. Graham enlisted into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in August 1972 and served until May 1987.

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It is with sadness that we inform you that 24177576 LCpl Anthony PITT of Whitbourne, Worcestershire died on 17 July 2012 aged 63. Tony joined the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in 1969 and after amalgamation served in 1 Platoon A Company The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. He served in UK, NI and BAOR and left the Army in 1978.

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We regret to inform you that Major (QM) Gary Duncan PITMAN of Broadway, Worcestershire died on 5 September 2013. Gary enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in August 1961 having previously seen service with the 7th Battalion as a Volunteer. After training he joined the 1st Battalion at Norton Barracks before proceeding to Germany. He remained with the 1st Battalion serving with it at Lydd, Gibraltar, Libya and Bulford until amalgamation in 1970. It was then he was posted to 1 D & D in Malta and remained with it for seven years after which time he served at the School of Infantry, the Depot, Crickhowell and finally returning to the School of Infantry. In August 1980 he was commissioned into the Regiment and once more joined the 1st Battalion in Hemer carrying out the duties of Unit Families Officer. Gary was then granted a QM Commission and saw service in Northern Ireland with the UDR and 1st Battalion before joining 2 MERCIAN (V) and subsequently 4 WFR as QM. On leaving the Regiment in 1991 Gary took up an NRPS QM post at Redditch with 22 Signal Regiment (V), continuing to serve the 4th Bn as he provided the administrative backing to make the Regimental ‘At Homes’ at Repton School and Hartlebury Castle such a success. His funeral is to take place at St Michaels Church, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7AE on Thursday 19 September 2013 at 1230 hours. Standards welcome. For those wishing to write in condolence his widow Mrs Ann Pitman can be contacted at 23 Sandcourt Avenue, Broadway WR12 7EJ. .................................................

It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8th February 2021. Dave enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 27 March 1952 serving in Section 'A' RAR 5th Plt in Malaya during the 'Emergency'. Discharging on 26 March 1955. After National Service Dave served as a Pte in the Army Reserve from 1955-59. Dave was awarded the GSM Malaya Medal.
In civilian life Dave worked as a road haulier travelling all over the UK. He also worked as a general builder, Dave was very passionate about working on his allotment, when a lot of other people would have stopped Dave carried on and was working and gardening up until recently.
Dave was a very valued member of Worcester Branch W.F.R.A. Working tirelessly to the benefit of the branch and Association. On 26th August 2015 Dave was awarded the Association Merit Award for Outstanding Service . It reads:-
David Plant joined the Worcestershire Regimental Association in 1952 when he was enlisted for his National Service. He joined whilst stationed at Norton barracks for the sum of one shilling of which he paid to Sgt Bell. David is a Malaya Veteran and also a member of the Malayan Veterans Association. Through that Association he keeps in touch with other Malaya Veterans. When David left the Regiment he became a driver in the road haulage trade. After that he progressed into the building trade. For many years David has carried a standard for the Worcester branch of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association, carrying the Worcestershire Regiments Standard. Throughout David`s time in the Association he has always been willing to help in any project whether they be large or small.
In the year 2000, with the help of some Vernon Veterans (1944) David arranged to take a large piece of Malvern Hills granite to the 'Worcesters Layby' on the Tilly road near Vernonet, France. David transported the stone to France at his own expense because he recognised the importance of keeping alive the memory of those men who fought and fell in that battle. The crossing of the River Seine at Vernon is an important part of the Worcestershire Regiment`s glorious history. He also arranged for work to be done on the bronze inscription plaque by a craftsman near his home. At the dedication ceremony David proudly carried a standard.
Last year 2014 David again offered his skills. He has done the groundwork for the new memorial stone in Gheluvelt Park Worcester. It is in memory to 'All Ranks of the Worcestershire Regiment Who Served Their Country at Home and Overseas' He put in the foundation base, laid the blue brick edging, bedded in the stone and erected the surrounding posts and bars. David organised the work along with the park staff and sourced the materials from all the suppliers, all as donations! He himself donated some of the materials and gave his time freely.
Currently David still works full time and also maintains an allotment. He regularly brings a box of fruit and veg for the raffle at the Worcester Branch bi-monthly meetings.
Over the years David has dedicated much of his time to the Regimental Associations, being involved with the erection of two memorial stones to the men of the Worcestershire Regiment and is thoroughly deserving of a merit award from the Association.
In May 2019 Dave travelled to Chandlers Ford in Hampshire to attend the funeral of Bill Edwardes WW2 Veteran of Vernon Europe 1944 who was also involved in the siting of the Worcesters Layby Memorial Stone, proudly carrying the Worcestershire Regiments standard.
Dave`s funeral will be held at 14:30hrs on Monday 22 February 2021 at All Saints Church, Hollybush, Castlemorton, HR8 1EX.
Bugle and Standards only. Letters of condolence can be sent to;-
Mrs Margaret Plant. 81 Tanhouse Lane, Malvern, WR14 1LQ The family have requested this does not go on facebook. Thank you

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It is with great sadness that we inform you that 4985623 Pte John Allan PLATT of Beeston, Nottingham died on 6 April 2022 aged 99. John enlisted into the Army on 3 March 1941 , initially joining The Sherwood Foresters until his transfer to The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on 13 March 1943. He served in North Africa from 1941-1942 and in Italy from 1942-1944 where on 23 November 1944 he was seriously wounded, believed to be when heading toward Bologna. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army Clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal and the 1939-45 War Medal and was medically discharged from the Army on 17 August 1946. Following discharge, John worked at Chilwell Depot (Chetwynd Barracks) and then as a messenger at Erricsons factory, Beeston. He had been a member of RBL Beeston for 50 years. John’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 4 May at 1530 hours at Bramcote Crematorium, Coventry Lane, Beeston, NG9 3GJ. This will be followed by a wake at RBL Beeston, 16 Hall Croft, Beeston NG9 1EL. All Association members are invited to attend both and Standard Bearers are requested. .................................

It is with sadness that we inform you that 24134213 Pte Terence “Terry” PLATTS, of Eckington, Derbyshire died on 9 November 2018 aged 66. Terry joined the Mercian Pln as a junior soldier in September 1967 at Sir John Moore Bks. He served with the Sherwood Foresters and then the Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters upon amalgamation. During service in Berlin he left the Army on 29 November 1973. He then remained living in Germany for over 20 years prior to his return to the UK. His funeral will take place on Monday 26 November at 1050 hours at Chesterfield Crematorium S42 1AU. There will be a collection on the day for the charity of his mother’s choice. The wake will be held at Eckington Civic Centre, Market Street, Eckington S21 4JG. All association members and Standard Bearers are welcome to both.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 22392976 CSgt G Pool of Manton, Worksop died on 25 December 2014 AGED 86. CSgt Pool joined 3rd Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1973 and left the Army in 1979. His funeral is to take place on Monday 12 January 2015 at 1400 hours at Ollerton Crematorium following which there will be a gathering of mourners at THE STATION HOTEL , Carlton Road, Worksop from 1500 hours onwards.

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It is with deep regret that we inform you that 23889238 WO2 John Pottinger passed away on 31 August 2022, aged 77. John enlisted at Belfast on 11 September 1961, and following training joined the 1st Battalion the Sherwood Foresters. On amalgamation he continued to serve with 1WFR until his discharge from regular service on 21 September 1986. John continued his military service on the Long Service List employed as an Estate Manager, a post he carried out with due diligence. John finally completed his service on 02 July 2001, a total service of 39 years 126 days. John served with the regiment in UK, Libya, Canada, Northern Ireland, Belize, Berlin, and BAOR, and was awarded the GSM NI, LS&GC and Meritorious Service Medal. John was well known in 1WFR for his organising Parascending weekends, enjoyed by many members of the battalion, and their families. John was a highly respected member of the battalion, carrying out his duties in a quiet and efficient manner. John achieved the EPC Advanced Certificate and attended a number of courses namely; Parascending Instructor, 16mm Projectionist, Regimental Signals Officer, Regimental Signals Instructor, and Radar and Infantry Night Fighting AID. On discharge John moved into the world of IT, specialising in the maintenance, installation and servicing of computers. John joined the Derby Branch WFRA where he proved to be a most valued and respected member, taking on the post of Treasurer, a post in which he excelled. His funeral took place at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby, on Thursday 8th September 2022.
Letters/cards of condolences can be sent to: Mrs Anne Pottinger, 9 Underhill Close, Sunnyhill, Derby. DE23 1RH

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It is with regret that we inform you that 23548836 Pte Brian Thomas POULTON of Stourport died recently. Brian enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment on 24 April 1955 and was discharged on 23 March 1964. He saw service in the West Indies, British Guyana and UK. His funeral is to take place on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 1100 hours in Wyre Forest Crematorium, Minster Road, Stourport on Severn DY13 8DE. The family would welcome Association Members and Colleagues but request no Standards.

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It is with regret we inform you that 14469533 CSM John Henry POUTNEY aged 86, passed away peacefully on 22nd February 2017 after a short illness whilst living in Cardiff, Wales. John enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment aged 15 years in 1945. John saw service in Malaya, Jamaica, British Guiana, Cyprus, Gibraltar and Minden. Then being discharged in 1969. When John left the army he worked as a Sales rep for local newspaper, Berrows newspapers in Worcester. He progressed to Advertisement Manager, retiring in 1996. His hobby was his gardening and later he became his wife, Joyce's, full time carer. Joyce passed away on 21st January 2017 (4 weeks before John). The funeral has taken place, John requested a no fuss funeral. He is survived by his son, David and daughter, Jackie. Condolences to David Pountney of 15, Whitland Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3NL and/or to Jackie Tamplin email jackietamplin@gmail.com - address: An Carraig, Caherlistrane, Co. Galway, Ireland.

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It is with regret that we inform you that 23916176 Pte Dennis Edward POWELL passed away suddenly on Wednesday 4th November 2015. Dennis enlisted into The Worcestershire Regiment on the 10th January 1963. Dennis served at Gibraltar, Tobruk and Cyprus, serving with the Anti Tank Platoon and the Regimental Recruitment Team. Dennis was a keen footballer and a good all round sportsman. After nine years service Dennis left the regiment on the 6th January 1972 and spent three years in The Territorial Army in Silver Street , Worcester. Dennis` funeral will take place at 10:00hrs on the 18th November at Astwood Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester. WR3 8EB. Standards and Association members Welcome. For those wishing to write letters of condolence, please post to, Mrs Barbara Powell, 14 Birch Avenue Worcester. WR4 9SH

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It is with regret that we inform you that 24438856 LCpl Brian Edward POYNER of Worcester died on 27 January 2018 aged 57. Brian enlisted into 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment in 1977 and served with it in Belize, Colchester and BAOR until discharge in 1981. The funeral is to take place at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Worcester WR3 8HA on 9 March 2018 at 1510 hours followed by a wake at Barbourne Ex-services Club, The Moors, Worcester WR1 3ED. Association Members and Standards welcome.. Letters of condolence may be sent to his widow, Mrs Sue Poyner, at 5 James Close, Worcester WR1 2BG.

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We regret to report the death of Major Leslie Preston of Etchinghill, Kent on 25 September 2021 aged 79. Died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. Les enlisted as a junior leader in 1957 and after training joined 1 Foresters in 1961 and served in N Ireland and Colchester. In 1967 he was posted to IJLB Oswestry as an adventure training instructor and then, after e brief spell back in 1 Foresters, he became a recruiter at ACIO Derby. He joined 1 WFR in 1971 and served in Warminster, N Ireland, Berlin and Ballykelly, as OC 13 AYT, then Colchester and Belize. He was commissioned in 1979 and served successively in 1 Staffords, POW Depot Crickhowell, as OC EL Wing JIB Shornclife and as Chief Instructor Cadet Training Centre before retiring from the army in 1989. He then worked for the Council in Kent overseeing the award of contracts before being poached by a company bidding for contracts. In retirement he remained very fit until contracting COVID from which he died. ...............................................

We regret to announce the death on 14 November of Wendy, wife of Major Les Preston. His address if you with to send condolences is Les@skynet4595.myzen.co.uk

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It is with sadness we report the death of 22343791 Sgt Desmond PRICE who died on 9th July, 2017 aged 85 years. Des was called up for NS in 1951 joining 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment. After training he joined the Bn in Malaya serving in A Company, in 1 Platoon. After completing his NS he returned to UK in early 1953. Des then enlisted, as a volunteer, with 7th Bn Worcestershire Regt (TA), serving in HQ Company with the Regimental Police Section, being promoted Provost Sergeant in 1965 continuing until the Bn was disbanded in 1967. In civilian life Des was employed as a Storeman with Kay & Co, Worcester and with the Metal Box Co., Worcester, later joining British Rail working in the Parcels Office at Shrub Hill Station, Worcester until his retirement. His funeral will be held on Friday, 28th July, 2017 at 11.30 hrs at Worcester Crematorium, Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester WR3 8EB. Standards and Members welcomed. Messages of Condolence can be sent to Stepson, Mr. Maurice Padley, 3 Brookside Way, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4HY. The wake after the funeral will be held at The White Hart Inn, 161 Droitwich Road, FERNHILL HEATH, Worcester WR3 8RP. For catering purposes numbers attending to me pronto! email or phone 01905 820536. Thank you Maurice

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The funeral of Mrs Bronwyn Price wife of ex Sgt Jim Price 1 WFR is to be held at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Tuesday 18 September 2012 at 1400 hours. Following the committal a wake is to be held at Foresters House to which all mourners are cordially invited

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It is with sadness we report that 4987723 Samuel J PRICE of Derby died on 30 December 2011 aged 80. Sam enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters Regiment Band as a Band Boy aged 16 in 1947. He then served with 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters until being medically discharged as a Sgt in Germany. His funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Friday 13 January 2012 at 1140 hours. His son (Ex Sgt Jim Price WFR) would appreciate it if Standards could be in attendance.

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Its is with sadness that we inform you of the death of 23218301 WO2 Mike Prince of Fleet, Hampshire who died on 14th January 2019 aged 81. Mike enlisted in 1954 and served in Malaya with the Hampshire Regiment from 1955 to 1956 and with the 1st Btn Sherwood Foresters from 1958 to 1961, he holds GSM clasp Malaya and Pingat Jasa Medal. Mike continued to serve with the 1st Btn Sherwood Foresters and with 1WFR until 1982. The funeral service is to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium, Hampshire at 11.45am on the 6th February, with a reception to be held afterwards in Fleet, Hampshire (Details to be confirmed). If you would like to offer messages on condolence or attend the funeral please contact Simon Prince. Email. simon@prince.uk.net
Telephone. 07976 955 765
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It is with regret that we inform you that Cpl R PUGH-COOK of Droitwich died on 27 August 2012 aged 73. He served as a National Serviceman with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in British Honduras 1957 – 1959 and later became a director of Tomkinson’s Carpets in Kidderminster. For those wishing to write in condolence his widow’s address is held by RHQ
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It is with regret we inform you that Sgt Wilfred PYATT of Kidderminster who served with F (HSF) Coy 4th Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment died on 29 October
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It is with regret we notify you that 2397880 LCpl Christoher QUARTON died on 29 December 2016 aged 71. Christopher served for 6 years with 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment in UK, Gibraltar and Cyprus. His funeral will be held at Guildford Crematorium at 1415 hours on Friday 27 January 2017.

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It is with regret that we report the death of 25169707 LCpl Gordon Quigley 1 MERCIAN who was killed in a road traffic accident on Sunday 15 April 2012 Funeral details will be promulgated when known.

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The funeral for 22310908 (Rank Unknown) Raymond Percival Quin, Ex Worcestershire Regiment that served in Malaya who passed away on the 21st August 2018 aged 87 yrs, will be held at 12:30 hrs on the Thursday 13th September 2018 at Wyre Forest Crematorium Minster Road, Stourport on Severn Worcestershire DY13 8DE (A451 Stourport Kidderminster Road) Bugle Standards and Association Members Welcome. Letters of condolence can be sent to Raymond`s daughter, Mrs S Andrews B28 Riverside Caravan park, Dowles Road Greenacres, Bewdley DY12 2RE

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