Lawrence was born on 30 September 1936 and was one of the last men to be called for National Service in the early 1960s where he served for two years with the 1st - Battalion The Royal Green Jackets. OBITUARIES FROM JUNE 2014 TO MAY 2016, 12d. By 1987 he was only one of three soldiers still serving from those daysof the EmergencyinMalaya. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Joe served in the Sherwood Foresters, as a National Serviceman, during the 1950s and spent time in Germany. He was a lifelong member of the WRA and in later years MVRA and a supporter of all things Regimental. Joy was a keen supporter of all Brigadier Edward's military activities in the 8th and 5/8th Sherwood Foresters, the Mercian Volunteers and 3WFR, as well as her own charitable work and crucial support to him in his year as Derbyshire High Sheriff. We regret to announce the death of Datuk Awang Anak Raweng GC in Sarawak, Malaysia on 18 September 2020 aged 91, one of many Iban trackers employed by the army during the Malaya Emergency. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. Clive Served with 1WFR. 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. 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. Mercian Depot Permenant Staff 18 February 1964 to14 September 1966, 1 WorcReg 15 September 1966 to12 January 1969, Mercian Depot PS 13 January 1969 to31 July 1972, PSI Mercian Volunteers, 01 August 1972 - ROD 13 December 1976 .Raymond served in UK, Malaya, BAOR and the West Indies. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. Trevor was born on 27 July 1933 in Chesterfield and enlisted in the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 5 May 1958, he was a Coy operator and had passed cadre in Platoon weapons at Hythe "C" Victor served with 2/5th Battalion Sherwood Foresters from 1943 to 1946. Indeed, these Sherwood Foresters had, in some instances, demonstrated considerable affinity with Ireland. John joined the 1st Battalion in Derna, Cyrenaica at the foot of Djebel Akhdar and became a Mortar Platoon Commander. He was posted to JIB Shorncliffe after an accident from December 1989 to August 1990, after which he rejoined the Battalion. The family welcome attendance and have requested no flowers, with any donations going to Cancer Research. It is with regret that we inform you that 22635896 Cpl Francis George NIXON of Chaddesden, Derbyshire died on 23 November 2019 aged 89. no flowers Thank .you He left the Regiment in December 1965 and joined the Sultan of Omans Armed Forces where he saw operational service with the Desert Regiment in Dhofar. On 9 July 1943 hetook part in Operation Ladbroke with the glider troopsat the invasion of Sicily when his glider was released early and crashed intothe sea hemanaged escape the wreckage andswim to shore. He left the army following his National Service in 1961 and was later recalled to deploy to Burma and then stood down. 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. Brigadier Antony (Tony) Peter Wright MBE died 18th July 2020 aged 81. Heserved April 1965 at Mons Officer Cadet School as a Pte was with Battalion in Muster Germany 1966-67. Courtesy of Bonus Bill. As they continued to advance Raweng tool a grenade from one of the wounded, withdrew the pin and held it up to keep them at bay until reinforcements arrived. His funeral will take placeat 12.00hrs onWednesday 14 August, at Mansfield Crematorium Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ. William Walters. Jack was awarded the Legion dhonneur, by the East Midlands French Consulate on 19 December 2018. It is with sadness that we report the death on 17thJuly 2020 aged 82 of Colonel Michael Stewart Cheetham MBE. An archive of First World War research information on soldiers in the Notts & Derby Regiment(Sherwood Foresters). It is with sadness that I report the death of 24279496 Private Barry Michael King who died on 25 December aged 64. The Vale Crematorium, Evesham Rd, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR. BRIGADIER A P WRIGHTThe family of Brigadier Tony Wright wish to thank all those who wrote letters of condolence to them. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death ofMrs Lis Holmes of Bulford, widow of Lt Col P K Holmes, who passed awayin a nursing home on 19April. Lee was an excellent soldier and was liked and respected by all who know him. Dougie served in the Staffordshire Regiment TA and the Mercian Volunteers. His three years as QM of the 1st Battalion covered memorable years,including as they did all the normal ceremonial of garrison life in Berlin. The family have asked for the standards to be at the service. Barry was called up on 1stApril 1943 and spent his first few months training for the Allied Invasion of Europe. The funeral of Doug Hudson will be on Friday 28 February at 12:00hrsat St Wilfrids Church, West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6GR Details of his private funeral will follow. He was a very proud and articulate man with a dry sense of humour who spent his life protecting and caring for others. Redesignated E (Nottinghamshire Foresters) Company, 3rd (V) Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) 1992.09.01 Battalion reorganised in three rifle company establishment, and companies lost traditional county affiliation -- see Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Volunteers for continuing joint lineage of those . He will be remembered as a larger then life character and will be greatly missed by his brother officers. If you would still like to attend though, you would be welcome. Williamwas also at the Battle of Arnhem and to avoid capture by the enemy he swam the Rhine as there was ashortage of boats to evacuate the troops. Major Anthony (Tony) Thres OBE DL died peacefully on 13 July aged 92 at Lucerne House in Exeter. Glen was CSM with A Coy and E Coy before becoming WO2 RRTT. He enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in October 1965. Mick was discharged from the Worcestershire Regiment in March 1969. View this object Men of the Sherwood Foresters advancing on the Western Front, 1917 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. In May 1940, Derek (as part of the 1/5thBn) joined the 51stHighland Division and returned to the UK for a year. Rex was recognised for his service and appointed as Lifetime Vice President. It is with great sadness that I report the death 24797585 Pte Lee Michael Alan Carlin on 22ndJuly. Bugle at Officiants discretion. It is with greatsadness that I inform you of the death of Lt Col (Retd) Douglas Dougie Bridges TD MBE died on 15 October 2019. After attendance at RMCS Shrivenham and Staff College in Pakistan he returned to 1WFR in December 1978 as OC B Coy in Hemer then becoming SO2 Ops 4 Armd Div Herford from January 1982 to December 1983. The funeral of Keith (Bopper) Arthur Footitt wil take place onThursday 2April at 10:00hrs at Babworth Crematorium, Straight Mile, Babworth Road, Retford DN22 8FJ Bugle, Standards and Association members welcome outside the chapel socially distanced. It is with sadness that we notify you that 432312 Lieutenant Colonel Peter Frederick WALTER MBE MC* of Alderney, Channel Islands died on 28 June 2019 aged 91. On joining 1 WFR he served in N Ireland and spent his last two years before discharge in 1977 as a QPSI with 1 Mercian. Keith was born in 1939, the son of a Sherwood Forester. He left the Army in October 1989 and worked for System Design Evaluation (SDE) Ltd in the defence industry sector until retiring to live in Ipswich, Suffolk. Details of his funeral will follow. In recent years Ian had been a key member of the WFRA Worksop branch and, as the reserve standard bearer carried out many duties at various ceremonies, memorials and funerals. He was involved with his local Church, Christ Church Malvern and was a member of friends of the Malvern Community Hospital for many years. He is survived by his wife Ros, son Jeremy and grandson Ishka. OBITUARIES 05/07/ 2019 to 14/01/2022, 20. He was called up for National service in 1955 and commissioned in The Worcestershire Regt in June 1956. Jim saw service at B.A.O.R. It is with regret that we notify you that 14973325 Pte Victor Arthur HARRISON of Derby died on 10 September 2019 aged 94. Contact is Mrs Ann Wooddisse, Undercliffe, 8 East Cross Street, Kirton on Lindsey, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 4DTThe family would be most grateful if people wishing to be at the funeral let them know if they are attending by email toPeter.Dennis102@mod.gov.uk. Army Outward Bound Towyn. His daughter has stated that this will be his final ride and if anyone wants to join the ride to give him a final send-off; he would love that. In retirement he remained very fit until contracting COVID from which he died. It is with sadness that we report the death of 19039709 Cpl (possibly Sgt) Ernest William HOLLAND of Colchester, Essex, died on 8 July 2020 aged 90. In Derna one of the pastimes was hunting and his recollections were peppered with amusing stories of the Derna Djebel Hunt. He has been QM(Tech) of 1 WFR,QM of 11 UDR,and eventually QM of the 1stBattalion. During the 1980s he served for 10 years with the 4thBattalion W.F.R. Regimental Association Standards are welcome. Ian was an active member of the Manchester MAG, (an action group for motorcyclists), as well as an active member of the Riders Branch of the Royal British Legion. A Thanksgiving Service in First Killyleagh Presbyterian Church on Monday 22nd July, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. Details of funeral arrangements to follow. He took part in Operation Goodwood the Battle of Falaise Pocket. 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 is shown in Forester Vol VI No 3 October 1966 as being part of the1st 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. Denniswas chairman of a committee of Malaya veterans who funded the installation of a plaque in Worcester Cathedral and organised a service there in 2000 to commemorate those members of the battalion who died during the tour in Malaya. On Remembrance Sunday, with the aid of a local clergy, Ian held a small service in his nursing home, where he wore Regimental Association attire and paid service to those who had gone before. Tony then went to the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and qualified as a Char-tered Surveyor, initially taking up a post on an estate in Devon before moving to the Countryside Landowners Association (CLA). 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. In 1989 he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Derbyshire. Letter of condolence can be sent to Trevor's widow. It is with sadness that I report the death of 24721794 L/Cpl Anthony Dolby. 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. Tony Wright was commissioned from RMA Sandhurst into the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters on 19 December 1958. His funeral will take place on Thursday 1 October at St Marys Church, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2BG. 01159728752. mailto:SPEEDYMEAD2409@NTLWORLD.COM. Due to Covid restrictions details will be confirmed as soon as possible. DE55 1BH . His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH on 20 December 2019 at 13:20 hours. Donations to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice, Andover. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Hereford and Worcester in 1996. 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 . Some bandits duty appeared after dark and in an exchange of fire one bandit was killed and Roger was wounded. In retirement he lived in Harleston in Norfolk. It is with sadness that we report the death while jogging on 27thJuly 2020 near Lethem Airport, Guyana, Central America, of 526283 Captain Ian John Craddock. Dazs family invite you to join them directly after the Service, at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Mellors Way, off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham NG8 6PY. As an Immature Soldier (a soldier who was too young to deploy), Jack was sent to Kedleston Hall as a Mess Steward. 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. He and his wife then established a school of language in York that was primarily aimed at teaching language skills to international diplomats and aid workers. He served with that battalion in the defence of Happy Valley, north of Seoul. Melvin was born on 15 September 1943 and served with E Coy 3WFR at Newark untill he was discharged on 13 September 1982. In the meantime the other section, led by 2Lt OW Morris (RAOC attached), tried to outflank the bandits but he was shot dead. Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester. 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. I am happy to cover all costs. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. She was the eldest daughter of Major BFS Thomas (STAFFORDS/WFR) Families Officer 1 WORC R/WFR from 1969 to 1974. Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 5231 (British Railways no. 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. Peter was discharged late 1959. It is with sadness that I report the death of Mrs Karen Sales wife of Gary Sales, ex WFR. Williamenlisted on 11 June 1941 and was transferred into The Border Regiment on 24 August 1942. 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 Mo Passed away at home. 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. Wilkinson, of Portland Square, King St., Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. 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. 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. WS14 9TJ. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of 24693233 LCpl Brian Anthony Simms, (Simmo) aged 58. 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. Div HQ Lichfield, Cyprus, 1 WFR HQ Warminster, Berlin, Recruiting office Worcester and Finishing his service in Colchester in 1977. This became A Company, 2ndBattalion Mercian Volunteers which eventually had a NATO role. 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 45th (Nottinghamshire) (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot was a British Army line infantry regiment, raised in 1741. While in 1 Worc R he represented the bn at athletics and rugby and in Jamaica at polo. Serving in the UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and Berlin, Germany. A collection box will be available on the day. It is about a 7 mile journey from Ians flat to Brimmington Crematorium - Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield S43 1AU. Ted was called up for national service in 1952 and after attending Eaton Hall OCS was commissioned in the Suffolk Regt and served with them during the Malaya emergency. Bernie aged 76yrs passed away after a short illness at Worcester Royal Hospital on 23rdNovember 2020. Letters of condolence can be sent to Bernie`s daughter Claire:-. He enlisted into the Sherwood Foresters in December 1944 and served in the ranks until 1952 when he was granted a Short Service Commission. Glen was CSM with A Coy and E Coy before becoming WO2 RRTT. Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view and download. In 1956 when the Battalionmoved to Munster,BAOR,he was promoted to substantive corporal. He was a natural linguist and well suited to the role. I regret to announce the death of 23251979 Cpl Hugh Tait at his home in South Africa on 1 February 2019 aged 83. This will be followed by private family Burial after the Church service. Letters of condolence should be addressed to Brigadier Edward Wilkinson CBE TD DL at 'Thornbury' , Greaves Lane, Ashford in the Water, Bakewell. The funeral for James is to be held on Tuesday 3 December at 12:30hrs at Aston-on-Trent Crematorium, Derby Road, Ashton-On-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF. 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. He was the first . However,the first visit to the Battalionby HRH The Princess of Wales and his deep involvement in the Presentation of Colours,which required such vast,detailed planning covering the full spectrum of the Q world, were the highlights of these years and called for all his long experience and talents. He will be missed by all that knew him. 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. There he was nicknamed"Special K". 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. When the 1st Battalion moved to be part of 7 Armd Bde in Minden he rejoined as OC HQ Company. He was a lifelong supporter of the regiment and the museum in Worcester. He was a lifelong supporter of the regiment and the museum in Worcester. In May 1952, while leading a jungle patrol, he found a large quantity of items including recently used cooking pots so he decided to ambush the site. It is with sadness that we inform you that 23117799 Pte Jack Smith of Prince Rupert Rd Worcester recently passed away. In retirement he remained very fit until contracting COVID from which he died. John Wooddisse enlisted in to the Army at Normanton Barracks, Derby on 3rd February 1952. On 12 April 1967 he went to the Old Post Office building at Canning Circus and Joined the 5th/8th Foresters. After thirty-one years'service in the Regiment. Steve i notice you have a particular connection with 9thBn Sherwood Foresters. In civilian life Barrie worked in the building industry with his favourite pastimes being DIY, gardening and spending time with his family. Currently David still works full time and also maintains an allotment. Returning to England in 1950, Rex had a career in purchasing in the motor trade until he retired. He returned to 1 WFR as Chief Clerk for 2 years in 1981 as a WO2 before promotion to WO1 at Depot Lichfield, then Infantry Records York. 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. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Bi-metal badge in the form of a Maltese cross with ball-tipped ends to the cleft arms surmounted by an Imperial (King's) crown. In 1978 he was commissioned,and he was given a Quartermaster'scommission in 1980. Iregret to announce the death ofPrivate 24924412 Neil Athol Hardy on 19 February aged 61. Please observe strict Covid guidelines, including social distancing whilst at the crematorium. 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. He joined the battalion in mid-1959 as a Platoon Commander in Malaya towards the end of the emergency and was promoted to Lieutenant in December 1960 when the battalion had moved to become the Garrison Battalion in Singapore. After training at the Arabic Language School in Aden John joined the Northern Frontier Regiment of the Sultan's Armed Forces in May 1964. 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. There were one or two nervous soldiers standing with him in the cookhouse queue who found someone who was always interested in their issues. They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. WR3 8HU. A half-scroll on the left division of the cross is inscribed 'SHERWOOD' and another on the right side 'FORESTERS'. He served as a very conscientious Colonel of the Regiment from 1992-97. Philwill be sadly missed. His funeral took place on 19 August at Amber Valley Crematorium. 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.
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