It was for his service there, that Derek was awarded the BEMin recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean theatre of war. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. Having attended many courses,he was nicknamed the course NCO of the Battalion. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24721794 L/Cpl Anthony Dolby. An address for letters of condolence will be published later. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. The later years of his life were dogged by ill health and he was in a care home in Baylham, Stowmarket at the time of his death. 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. After leaving the army and marrying he emigrated to South Africa and pursued a business career. Phone: 01623 557313. He also enjoyed playing badminton and was a keen golfer. The family have requested this does not go on facebook. He was commissioned into The Worcestershire Regt in 1962 and served with 1 Worc R in Minden, UK and Gibraltar. David's funeral will be held on Friday 14 February at 11:00hrs at The Northern Cemetery, Bulwell, Nottingham. He was discharged on 6 November 1989. He was a valued volunteer at RHQ researching and writing many articles for the regimental magazine and cataloguing the archives until recently. Their fundraising was so successful that they were able to hold another service in the Cathedral ten years later, install a bench at the National Arboretum and make a generous donation to the museum. Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester. If you would still like to attend though, you would be welcome. She has been a stalwart member of Chesterfield branch and gave her valued support , even through a long illness. Dave was a very valued member of Worcester Branch W.F.R.A. The funeral of Doug Hudson will be on Friday 28 February at 12:00hrsat St Wilfrids Church, West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6GR The funeral service will take place on Friday 10th December 2021 at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. For Anyone. Fred Roberts, Sherwood Foresters It is with sadness that we report the death of Worcester Branch member 23856761 A/SSgt Barry Raymond IMMS on Tuesday 10th August 2021. His funeral will take placeat 12.00hrs onWednesday 14 August, at Mansfield Crematorium Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. 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. Members and Branch Standards are welcome. 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. Whilst Barrie was on patrol during the 1972 N.I. He was demobilised in December 1957 having extended his service during the Suez Crisis. 45231) is a preserved British steam locomotive. He served with A Company in Colchester and deployed with the battalion to Cyprus on Boxing Day 1963 during the Cyprus Crisis then moved with the Regiment to Munster in Germany in 1965 when they took up the role of a mechanised battalion. WR3 8LW, It is with sadness that we inform you that 24068896 Pte Michael (Mick) Stanley Graham aged 73 years of Worcester died on Monday 1February 2021 after a short illness. FUNERAL DETAILS 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. This led to his transfer to the Royal Army Service Corp (RASC) in 1941 and his becoming a Despatch Rider. After Ex Pond Jump in Canada Tony moved to the Depot at Lichfield as OC Junior Soldiers Company. ST2 9BJ, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of WO2 Glen Wilkinson. He was one of the few soldiers ever to be allowed to shoot left handed but this did not stop him from becoming an excellent shot and coming third in a National Shooting Competition. After the HSF was stood down in 1992, Richard became involved with The Ton-Class Association (RN) and various local community endeavours. Working tirelessly to the benefit of the branch and Association. Jim had albums of photos some from his service that were copied and are on Worcester Branch websitehttp://www.wfraworcester.com. OBITUARIES Sherwood Foresters until 1965 After leavinp the Army he administrative secretary of the National Council Social Service for seven years. By 1987 he was only one of three soldiers still serving from those daysof the EmergencyinMalaya. After thirty-one years'service in the Regiment. Mrs Angela Symmonds. He was commissioned in 1986 and returned to 1 WFR as Asst Adjt. The regiment served as the county regiment for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire. It is with regret that we notify you that 14973325 Pte Victor Arthur HARRISON of Derby died on 10 September 2019 aged 94. Further funeral details to follow. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. The family have requested donations to their chosen charity on the day. The Masonic Hall , High Street, Caergwrle . Glen was CSM with A Coy and E Coy before becoming WO2 RRTT. It is with regret that we announce the death ofCpl Peter Thomas CRUMP on the 2nd May 2020 aged 85 years, he passed away peacefully after an eight month long illness. The funeral will be held on Wednesday 30 October at 10:15hrs. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24252201 Private Philip S Jolly aged 68. RHQ Mercian apologise for any distress this mistake may have caused. Both he and Margaret are sorely missed. refused the offer of morphine. He had been suffering from cancer of the oesophagus for some months and having treatment in visits and stays in hospital. Patrick was born in Chesterfield on 19 March 1950. He left the army following his National Service in 1961 and was later recalled to deploy to Burma and then stood down. Colonel Jonathan Rupert Maunsell Hackett, CBE. Despite being twice severely wounded he showed the utmost courage and resolution to continue the fight and protect the wounded soldier. For those wishing to write in condolence his daughter Mandy Healey can be contacted at 8 Crowthorne Close, Rise Park, Nottingham NG5 5AP.The funeral is to take place at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 13:30hrs. Due to the Covid restrictionslimited family were allowed to attend the funeral however the familyintend to hold a small service of remembrance once the restrictions are lifted. He made frequent visits to Gibraltar where he met up with old comrades who reside there. Dereks funeral will take place on Friday 10 September at 1300 hours at Town End Methodist Church, Market Street, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire SK23 0HZ, followed by a family cremation afterwards. This became A Company, 2ndBattalion Mercian Volunteers which eventually had a NATO role. Brian served with B Coy 3 WFR and was discharged on 15 Jan 1999. In civilian life Bernie was Landlord of the Trumpet Inn at Merstow Green, Evesham and the Severn View Hotel. In line with the governments measures regarding funerals. The address is Fulleylove Court, S44 6EZ, and will head to Brimmington Crematorium in Chesterfield for a 15.10hrs start. He was the was a staunch supporter of the Mercian Regiment, a Regimental Council Member and the Regimental lead for the Bns Corps of Drums. Rex served with the 2/5th Bn Sherwood Foresters joining B Coy in N Africa in May 1943 before embarking with it for Italy in September where he took part in the Salerno Landings and other exploiting moves. It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs June Bradshaw who passed away on 14 August. He played for Bromsgrove Rugby Club then successively became Captain, Chairman and President. 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. We have been looking at . It is with great sadness Ihave to inform you thatElaine Harrison wife of Csgt Ian 'H' Harrison sadly passed away on the peacefullyin her sleep on 14th February,she served with Ianin the 1st Bn form 1979 to 2003 where she was a very popular member of the regimental family. Mick was discharged from the Worcestershire Regiment in March 1969. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. In 1976 he was involved in the Tickell Committee, the Army Manpower Review before ending his Regular Army career with 5th Bn the Royal Anglian Regiment as their Training Major. WS14 9TJ. It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of24380856 CSgt (Drum Major)Earl 'Sam'FULLER of Lichfield died on 29 April 2020 aged 60, from Covid-19. The funeral of Raymond Leadbeaterwill be on Friday 06 March 2020 at 14:30 atPentre Bychan Crematorium,Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. Ian was a recipient of the RBL Nottinghamshire County Meritorious Service Award, Notts County Standard Bearers Award and numerous branch awards for his service to the Poppy Appeal over the years. As a result he was the only regular officer in the Regiment to wear both the UK and UN Korean War medals. On the disbandment of this unit and the formation of 214 Battery RA he was a founder member of the Worcestershire Regiment Cadre commanded by Major Vines TD. He appears on the Malaya medal Roll and was a awarded a General Service Medal with the Malaya Clasp. I have received a link below for Barrie Symmonds' funeral. The 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot was a British Army line infantry regiment, raised in 1741. OLD PHOTOS AND PHOTOS OF INTEREST (No.1), JAMAICA & GUYANA, 1957-1960. Jack was awarded the Legion dhonneur, by the East Midlands French Consulate on 19 December 2018. Victor served with 2/5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1943 to 1946. Patrick also served with 3WFR and was discharged on 12 April 1991. 3 Station Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. He first enlisted into the Royal Navy when war broke out but then transferred to the Army, then on completion of training he was posted to the Sherwood Foresters. In civilian life Barry worked at Headway, Aquired Brain Injury Unit and in his spare time he enjoyed amateur dramatics. The family have requested family flowers only and donations can be made to one of Dereks chosen charities; The Air Ambulance, RBL, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Blyth House Hospice Care. Barry was a real character. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. Having attended many courses,he was nicknamed the course NCO of the Battalion. In 1966 a new course appeared,which was soon to be feared by senior NCOs-Brecon. Major Anthony (Tony) John Bartholomew died in Crete on 15 July 2021 aged 92. 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 12thJune 1993. He regularly brings a box of fruit and veg for the raffle at the Worcester Branch bi-monthly meetings. His father joined the regiment before WW1 and commanded the 1st Battalion 1935-39. Ian was 60 years old and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year ago. He was commissioned in November 1973 and as Quartermaster, marched the 1stBn out of Wavell Barracks in Berlin in early 1986 and into Lucknow Barracks Tidworth. 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. Bill was commissioned in The Worcestershire Regiment in 1955 and served in 1 Worc R in Iserlohn, throughout the WI tour 1957-60 in Jamaica where he served for a time as ADC to the Governor , and in Worcester until posted in 1962 as an instructor to the IJLB at Oswestry. Mick was born in Bromsgrove on the 26June 1947. John joined the 1st Battalion in Derna, Cyrenaica at the foot of Djebel Akhdar and became a Mortar Platoon Commander. Keith Whittles funeral will be a private family ceremony. He then moved to work in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until 1982. The addresses for any correspondence are as follows:Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. Clive was a very active member of The Royal British Legion, occupying County and Branch Offices as a member of Cookley and Wolverley Branch of TRBL. Regimental Association Standards are welcome. He joined the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in Germany as a Platoon Commander then became a Brigade Intelligence Officer with 31 Inf Bde in 1951. One of the first English officers killed, Frederick Dietrichsen, had married a Dublin woman, whilst another of the Sherwood Foresters involved in the heaviest fighting later commented that, "It was a glorious morning and Ireland It is with sadness that we inform you that Worcester branch member 24026891 L/Cpl Barrie Anthony SYMMONDS passed away peacefully at home on Monday 6July 2020. The lineage of the Sherwood Foresters is now continued by the 2nd Battalion, Mercian Regiment. Tony was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon by then Lord Lieutenant the Earl of Morley in 1991. More details to follow when known. He was a natural linguist and well suited to the role. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. It is with regret that we inform you of the death of 4986394 Pte James Neville Hattonof Spondon, Derby who died on 11 November 2019 aged 95. He returned to 1 Worc R in Iserlohn in 1955 and served with it in the West Indies until posted as Adjt of the Depot in 1957. . He held various appointments including Company Commander A Company rising to the rank of Colonel as County Commandant of 5thDerbyshire Cadet Battalion Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment from 1996 to 2001. newsletter@stand-firm-strike-hard.org.uk. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of24525578 Cpl Colin Arthur Hardwick who died 21 March 2020 aged 65. Throughout his TA career was a very active member of the Battalion. This will be followed by a private family burial, which only personally invited personnelmay attend. Due to the current Covid-19 crisis the funeral will be for family only. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. Ian served with 3WFR E Coy between 1987-1989 as well as time with the RAMC. 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. Colonel John Wooddisse DL died on 18th October 2021 after a short illness aged 87. In 1969 he was posted back to the Battalion as CSM of A Company and went with the Company to Belfast in August 1969 for their first Northern Ireland Emergency Tour. His funeral has taken place. A position he retained until his retirement in 1978. 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. Gordon was discharged on 3 May 1946. It is with great sadness that I report the death 24797585 Pte Lee Michael Alan Carlin on 22ndJuly. Dennis enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in May 1958 and discharged in 1960 and served in Malaya and Singapore. In line with Derby Crematorium's current Control Measures, a short funeral service (immediate family only) was held on 8 April. He was elected a Governing Bencher of the Inns of Court in 1985. We regret to report the death in London of Captain JA Mathias RAMC on 11 January 2021 aged 85. DE22 4NH, The funeral of Doug Hudson will be on Friday 28 February at 12:00hrsat St Wilfrids Church, West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6GR. He joined as a National Serviceman in February 1955 and spent most of his first year in the Army at the Depot, Lower Barracks,Winchester. 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. The photo above shows John with Sheik Nasser bin Abdulla al Awani, premier Sheik on the Jebel Akhdar at Saiq. He was later awarded the George Cross. In April 1945 the Bn returned to Italy and ended its war in Austria where it became part of the Allied High Commission in settling Austria. Bugle, Standards and Association members welcome outside the chapel socially distanced. Neil's funeral is being held on Monday 24 February at 14:30hrs. Keith enlisted in the Sherwood foresters in 1966 and also served with 1WFR with the Inf Display Team and also tookpart in athletic competitions. Funeral arrangements will be affected by the Covid-19 situation and the Chairman, Ted White, has extended our wish to be represented as much as possible in them, please. The family have requested a Standard Bearer at either the church or cemetery (or both). Letters of condolence can be sent to Micks daughter:-Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LW. This can be made on the day or by sending a cheque to the chosen charity to LD & a Tideswell Funeral Directors, 7 Station Road, Dove Holes, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire SK117 8DH, OBITUARY It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of 23646858 Pte Raymond Ray WILSON of South Normanton, on 4 August 2021, aged 83. It is with sadness that we inform you that 23117799 Pte Jack Smith of Prince Rupert Rd Worcester recently passed away. Details of his funeral will follow. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. He became Devon's longest serving regional secretary for the CLA and on retirement after eighteen years with the association, he was awarded both an OBE for services to landowners, and a Prince of Wales's Award of Honour for services to agriculture, forestry and conservation. Apart from a tour as Adjt Dhekelia Garrison in 1989 he spent the rest of his service in 1 WFR until retiring from the army in 1996 in various appointments including OC HQ Coy, Families Officer and Movements Officer for several moves. A full obituary will follow. A web link will be available nearer the date. Ernesttransferred to the 1st Bn, The Sherwood Foresters from the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 25 October 1947 and served in the U.K. Malaya and Germany. 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 . Any enquiries should be directed to A Wass Funeral Directors, 8 Priestsic Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4EB. In 2016 he was awarded the highest honour that the French Government can bestow on a soldier The Chevalier National Order of the Legion of Honour for recognition of his part in the Liberation of France and for his efforts and impact as a British soldier in the alleviation of France from German occupation. Funeral details will be announced later. 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. Whilst in post war Munster, he was offered an immediate commission which he refused and Jack left the Army in July 1946. He was elected a Governing Bencher of the Inns of Court in 1985. There was little call for cartography in the HSF so Richard resigned himself to learning quickly from his colleagues, who vigorously protected him from anybody trying to take advantage of his willing nature. He had that wonderful ability to motivate others to succeed with his endeavours. He served in Malaya and Cyprus with BCompany 5 Platoon and NI and Germany. In civilian life Dave worked as a road haulier travelling all over the UK. He finished his Army career as Quartermaster at Staff College where he was awarded an MBE for his efforts.
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