The wake will be held at the Clock Warehouse, Shardlow DE72 2GL. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. Mrs M Bridges c/o RHQ Mercian Heath Avenue Whittington Barracks. Knowing his own time on earth was slipping away, he still only thought of others. Barry enlisted into the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment on 27/03/1961. It with regret that we inform you that Joseph Joe MANCELL of Chaddeston, Derby, died on 12 February 2021 aged 84. 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. Williamwas discharged in 1945. We regret to announce the death in April 2020 of 23702049 C/Sgt William F Lainsbury aged 79. On the promotion of Major Vines; to second in command of the battalion, David was appointed OC of the Company. Colonel of. He finished his Army career as Quartermaster at Staff College where he was awarded an MBE for his efforts. In 1989 he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Derbyshire. 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. It with sadness that we inform you of the death of 485743 Colonel Charles Alan Colin HERON O.B.E. Anyone with any other information regarding Joes military career is asked to contact RHQ Mercian who will pass it onto the family. He then became Deputy Commander 8 Brigade Londonderry until retiring from the active list. 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. He served in NI, Belize and Cyprus during a UN tour and was dischargedon 25 November1992. Brian served with B Coy 3 WFR and was discharged on 15 Jan 1999. His address if you with to send condolences [email protected]. He joined 1 WFR in 1971 and served in Warminster, N Ireland, Berlin and Ballykelly, as OC 13 AYT, then Colchester and Belize. 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 atWorcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. OBITUARIES FROM JUNE 2014 TO MAY 2016, 12d. Currently David still works full time and also maintains an allotment. 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. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. Tony's funeral will be held on Monday 6 April at 15.30hrs Shortly after the war he joined the 1st battalion in BAOR, then Trieste, Pola and Berlin during the Airlift before commanding the Training Company at the Depot at Norton Barracks. It is with sadness that I inform you ofthe death of 14496131 Pte Norman Macro who died on 11 April 2020 aged 94. Such was his commitment that in 2018 he was awarded the WFRA Merit Award for his services to the Association. Standards and members welcome to line route into Crematorium being socially distanced. Hawford Lock Cottage,hawford Lock Lane, Worcester. Thank you. Barry served in B Coy at Worcester, Belize, Minden, Lydd, Gibraltar, Tobruk, HQ Coy Bulford, HQ Coy at P.O.W. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24095821 Lance Corporal Keith (Bopper) Arthur Footitt who passed away on 25 February aged 71. He served Malaya, Singapore and Cyprus andholds GSM clasp Malaya, UN Cyprus medal. He was SSAFA County Branch Secretary/Fundraiser Recruiter from April 2004. His funeral will take place at 13.40hrs on Thursday 9 January 2020. When David left the Regiment he became a driver in the road haulage trade. It is with sadness that I report the death of23237237 Cpl JOHN WILLIAM ALTONwho passed away on 14 November 2019. Tony Bartholomew was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters in September 1949 in Goslar as a Platoon Commander. Resource includes background on the regiment's history, uniforms and equipment, timeline, activities and information card for each item. He rejoined the 1st Battalion in Egypt and Cyrenaica in 1952 and was then posted as Staff Captain (A) in HQ 16 Para Bde in Egypt. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24122406 Cpl Pete Parkin who died on 3 August. Only the walking wounded made it to the boat, so if it hadn't been for two mates, Alf Taylor and Lee Hunt, who picked me up and carried me to it I wouldnt be here now. They are part of the hidden story of a conflict lost in the chaos of the First World War. No Standards but blazers and medals may be worn. He wasawarded an MBE for Gallantry whilst serving with RASC as 2Lt by saving the lives of Cypriots from drowning. Mick was born in Bromsgrove on the 26June 1947. He attended the Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Course in Dhekelia. Peteenlisted in 1WFR in 1970 and servedfor 22 yearsduring which he served for some time in the Assault Pioneer Platoon and latterly in the QMs Dept. Williamwas discharged in 1945. He regularly took film crews into the Jungle and his most famous client was the actor Tatum Channing. James enlisted in the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters 31 October 1941 and he served with it in UK, Africa (Tunisia), Pantelleria (The Italian Malta), Anzio, then moved up to Florence before the Bn moved to Palestine, but James remained in Italy he had been transferred to the Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) on 5 March 1945. His father was made a POW at Tobruk in 1942 returning to the UK in 1945 to be posted to the Depot in Derby. DE55 1BH . Bugler, Standards and Association members welcome. He then served in the 7th Battalion until 1961. He was commissioned in 1986 and returned to 1 WFR as Asst Adjt. Results for 'obituary' | Between 25th Mar 1982 and 25th Mar 1982 24366203 Corporal Stephen Russell McGonigle, Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. In civilian life Peter worked as a plumbing and heating engineer. We regret to announce the death of the Rev PAR Hammersley of Tarrington Hereford on 9 June 2020 aged 84. Mick with his easy going and pleasant personality will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Original and replica objects, documents and information illustrating how the Sherwood Foresters and Mercian Regiment changed over the last hundred years. On 7 October 1970 he transferred to the Staffordshire Regiment he was discharged on 8 October 1973. Standard Bearers David's funeral will be held on Friday 14 February at 11:00hrs at The Northern Cemetery, Bulwell, Nottingham. Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give Sue (Rays daughter) an idea of numbers. Victor served with 2/5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1943 to 1946. tour he was wounded in the foot by an IRA sniper. The family have requested representatives from the Association top attend the funeral which will be held in Eastbourne. 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. After a tour as an instructor at the School of Infantry he rejoined 1 Worc R as adjutant shortly before amalgamation in 1970. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 14400962 LCpl Rex Norman Gill TWEEDIE of Derby died on 24 March 2020 aged 95. On promotion to C/Sgt he became Chief Clerk of 1 Staffords then at S of Infantry. 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 April 1951 two sections of D Coy 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment were in the jungle when the leading section came under heavy automatic fire, killing Pte N Dykes and Cpl B Stanton and wounding Raweng, Ptes G Hughes and W Payne. Please observe strict Covid guidelines, including social distancing whilst at the crematorium. It is with sadness that I inform you that 23250887 L/Cpl Bill Dakin of the Derby Branch WFRA and who served with 1st Btn Foresters passed away on 18 July 2019. He was an active member of his local RBL where he was President. He attended the Accelerated Freefall Skydiving Course in Dhekelia. The remaining members of the first section took cover off the track except Hughes who was unable to move. Prints. Jason Crump. FUNERAL DETAILS It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24245200 Cpl Melvin Speed who died on 12 April 2020 aged 76. Pte 266516, Sherwood Foresters. It is believed that he then moved to the Suffolk Regiment and the Duke of Cornwall Regiment and would have been promoted to Major during this time. He served in Malaya and Cyprus with BCompany 5 Platoon and NI and Germany. Keith also served with 3WFR until being discharged in 1989. Hugh was a very thoughtful and erudite friend who will be sadly missed by those who knew him. In retirement Tony moved first to Cornwall and then to Crete where in early 2021 he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. 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. This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. He was a NS man who served in Malaya in 1st Bn The Worcestershire Regiment andwas a strong supporter of the Regimental Association and a regular attender at the Reunion. Noel served with the Sherwood Foresters as an MT driver in the 1960's and was a keen boxer and all round colourful character who was occasionally known to keep the RP staff busy. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. It is with deep regret that I have to inform you ofthe passing ofCpl Peter Cotterell on Wednesday 27October 2021. David enlisted into the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment in 1950. The funeral of Major RAU Richards who died on 9 October will be held at 14:00 hours on 1 November 2021 at St Peter's Church, Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. 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. He also served on numerous operational duties in Northern Ireland and in Bosnia, and was involved in major exercises in the USA, Canada, Jamaica and Jordan. Parking is readily available in the Town Centre and local car parking restrictions apply (please check on arrival). He has been QM(Tech) of 1 WFR,QM of 11 UDR,and eventually QM of the 1stBattalion. Barry was born in Nottingham on 1 December 1956. The funeral is on Thursday 5 September 11:15hrs. He saw action in Aden, Cyprus and Northern Ireland from 1963 until his discharge in 1970. An address for letters of condolence will be published later. He enlisted on 22 November 1961 andserved with the 1stBn Sherwood Foresters in NI, Colchester, and Cyprus until he was discharged on 22 November 1967 and withD Coy 3WFR until 1974. 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. 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. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Sgt Tony Morgan who passed away on Friday 20 March. He played cricket, rugby and boxed for the Bn.Funeral details to follow. Cards and letters of condolence should be sent to:Mrs Mada Dakin, 39 Victory Road, Allenton, Derby. 425899 Colonel John Wooddisse DL died on 18th October 2021 after a short illness aged 87. Tony served as both Vice-Chair and a Governor of the West Of England School for Children of Little or No Sight for many years, his first son Douglas having had eye problems when small. Password: 410299. In September 1978 he served in Belize with Sp Coy (Mort Platoon). 1985-11-60. As both he and his company commander had served in Malaya they were able to talk on the radio net in Malay, which not only confused the Russians but also their higher HQ! Database Of Identified Soldiers Photographs, Obituaries & Service Records.1914-1918 Adverts Search The Regiments World War One Photos Database Of thousands of identified photos, obituaries & short service records of First World War officers, soldiers, sailors, nurses, airmen and civilian workers available. He enlisted with the Sherwood Foresters on 4 August 1967 and served with C Coy. As the bandits renewed their attack on the leading section Raweng, though wounded in the thigh, exposed himself to drag Hughes under cover, took his rifle and engaged the bandits who returned fire and wounded him in the elbow. The reorganisation of the Army at that time saw John move to the newly formed 1st Bn 2nd East Anglian Regiment before becoming the Staff Captain Q in HQ 12 Infantry Brigade in Osnabruck. 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. A Thanksgiving Service in First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church on Monday 22nd July, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. When [he 1st Battalion re-formed,there was a delay in his return due to manning problems,but he eventually rejoined in Hong Kong as CSM of B Company in 1974. Terry (Tanky) Harrison has just informed me of the funeral details for his Father, Victor Harrison. On 12 April 1967 he went to the Old Post Office building at Canning Circus and Joined the 5th/8th Foresters. 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. Letters of condolence can be sent to :-Mr Arthur Jones, 29 Oldbury Rd, St Johns. PDF Funeral Certificate Of Attendance 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. John joined the 1st Battalion in Derna, Cyrenaica at the foot of Djebel Akhdar and became a Mortar Platoon Commander. He retired in 1987 but continued as a RO until 1997. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 47 years, and their threesons. He finished his military career as the Quartermaster at Staff College in Camberley, having been the QM at the Depot in Lichfield beforehand. We regret to report the death of Major E A Ireland of Mere, Wiltson 24 January 2021 aged 88. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24721794 L/Cpl Anthony Dolby. He had been suffering from cancer of the oesophagus for some months and having treatment in visits and stays in hospital. Mike joined the Army Cadet Force in Belper at the age of 13 and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant into Derbyshire Army Cadets on 29thJune 1973. It even helped to save his life. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Michaels Church, Chagford on Wednes-day 28th July. By 1987 he was only one of three soldiers still serving from those daysof the EmergencyinMalaya. In mid 1963 he moved with the battalion to Colchester where it became part of 19 (Air Portable) Brigade. He also represented landowners in negotiations of Afforestation Agreements with the For-estry Commission and Dartmoor National Park and was substantially involved in represent-ing landowners interests during drafting and passage of the Dartmoor Commons Bill through Parliament. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. Towards the end of this time, Derek was injured as a result of an unfortunate accident and missed his initial posting to the Far East with the Bn. Worc`s The details of the wake will be released when known. In civilian life Mick was director of his own business which was an automotive components company. 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. Throughout his TA career was a very active member of the Battalion. 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. It is with sadness that I inform youof the death of Lyn Morgan, the widow of Jerry George ClaudeMorgan ex RSM Sherwood Foresters. He was knighted in 1993 as a High Court Judge. His family have requested that this is a private, family only funeral. Trevor served with Recce Platoon in Malaya and Cyprus andholds the Bernie was born on 3 April 1944 and enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Wolverhampton on 22November 1962 training at Depot, Prince of Wales Division. Gerald (Aussie) enlisted into the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters in the 1950's and served with it in UK, BAOR, Malaysia, Cyprus and NI until transferring to the Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment in 1970.