He served in Malaya, N Ireland and the UK. He continued serving with the battalion, when it moved first to Church Crookham in May 1961 and then to Hollywood in Northern Ireland, as the Regimental Signal Officer. He served initially with 4th Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Regiment in Bakloh in Himchal Pradesh near the border with Kashmir, India. 2nd Lt Philip Amphlett We regret to report the death of Philip Amphlett of Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire on 2 September 2021 aged 86. Eddie enlisted on 10 February 1976 and served with A Coy 3WFR, he was discharged 9 February 1983. It is with regret that we announce thedeath of 23657921 Cpl Trevor Wolley who passed away on 17 June aged 87. Geoff served with the 1st Foresters in Malaya. In preservation, it has carried the names 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment and The Sherwood Forester, though it never carried either of these in service. Bugle, Standards and Association members welcome outside the chapel socially distanced. In his own words "the money went faster than the cars" and after attending a regimental wedding in Holywood, Belfast in 1963 he applied to rejoin the regiment and did so in. The couple featured on ITVs Love Your Garden in 2019. In 1955 John moved to Sennelager, continuing as both a Mortar Platoon and a Rifle Platoon Commander. Glen was CSM with A Coy and E Coy before becoming WO2 RRTT. When in 1972 the Adjutant General expressed concern about ill-discipline at MCTC and demanded the appointment as Commandant of a good regimental officer he was selected for the post. find out more Story The Worcestershire Regiment He served withthe 1st Battalion in Northern Ireland where he was wounded in a bomb explosion at Marcus Square, Newry, NI. He continued serving with the battalion, when it moved first to Church Crookham in May 1961 and then to Hollywood in Northern Ireland, as the Regimental Signal Officer. DE7 6ES Derbyshire. Further details will be published when they are available. 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. There will beproceedings afterwards but details areyet to be finalised. We shall miss his comradeship, knowledge, willingness, guidance and enthusiasm in all the activities he undertook with the branch. It is with sadness that I report the death of23237237 Cpl JOHN WILLIAM ALTONwho passed away on 14 November 2019. Williamwas discharged in 1945. Michael attended the Machine Gun Course at Netheravon 30 October 1961 "C" Passed Dr Cadre at Palace Barracks. He then returned to Australia as an instructor at the Land Warfare Centre before rejoining 1 WFR as second in command in Belize. So far, the family have accounted for the full 30, which includes Worksop branch Standard and RBL standard. Letters of condolence can be sent to Micks daughter:-, Sarah Graham 18 Merrymans Hill Road, Worcester WR3 8LW. 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. 425899 Colonel John Wooddisse DL died on 18th October 2021 after a short illness aged 87. Letters Of condolence can be sent to Mrs S Imms. I have received a link below for Barrie Symmonds' funeral. DE22 4NH. CAPTAIN KEITH WHITTLEKeith Whittles funeral will be a private family ceremony. Johns Funeral will be on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 15:00hrs in The Round Chapel, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Anyone that has any information regarding Major Farrants military service is asked to contact the Assistant Regimental Secretary who will pass it onto the family and museum. Brigadier Antony (Tony) Peter Wright MBE died 18th July 2020 aged 81. FUNERAL ATTENDANCE The date of the funeral of Major D E Collins TD is Tuesday 9 July at 11.30hrs at Worcester Crematorium. As reported in last weeks newsletter Major LA Preston died on 25 September 2021 aged 79. Sherwood Foresters | Military Wiki | Fandom He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Hereford and Worcester in 1996. Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Ln, Derby. Funeral date and time: Thursday 23July, 14:00hrs. Standard Bearers He was one of WFRs outstanding officers He has been ill for some years.. 161 Bromyard Road, St Johns, Worcester. Due to Covid restrictions details will be confirmed as soon as possible. During the months leading up to the Battle of Dunkirk, Derek took over from the CSgt in charge of paying the mens wages and was appointed Lance Sergeant. Mick`s funeral will be on Wednesday 24February 13:00hrs at Worcester City Crematorium, Tintern Ave, Astwood Road Worcester WR3 8HA. 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. He regularly took film crews into the Jungle and his most famous client was the actor Tatum Channing. Seattle Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Seattle, WA - Echovita WR Waite served with the Sherwood Foresters British Army. John Millwards brother in law Edward Rawlins 12736 (my great great uncle) was in the 9th Bn SF too. GIBRALTAR 5OTH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OCT 2015, GIBRALTAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 3RD OCT, 25. Peter was called up for national service in September 1954 and after basic training at Norton Barracks and a brief spell in 1 Worc R he was commissioned from Eaton Hall OCS into the Worcestershire Regiment, and served on secondment with the 1st Bn The Nigeria Regt. Raymond was born on 2 May 1938 and was a National Service soldier who served with the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters. In January 1972 he served in MOD before attending the Australian Staff College, followed by a tour as a company commander in 1 DERR. Obituary Listing. 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. 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. Barry was also a great and loyal Baggies fan (WBA). It is with sadness that we inform you that 22798229 Pte David Plant of Malvern died aged 87yrs on the 8thFebruary 2021. In 1967 he moved to Lichfield as DAAG in Headquarters Mercian Brigade before retiring from the Army in May 1968. We regret to report that Major MC Thomson of Andover died on 30 September 2021 aged 72. We knew it was going to be the last one so you can imagine how we felt. It is with great sadness that I report the death 24797585 Pte Lee Michael Alan Carlin on 22ndJuly. No Standards but blazers and medals may be worn. Barry was born in Birmingham on 06/02/1942 . Mark left Eton as an Officer Cadet in 1944 and joined the Royal Welch Fusiliers, he transferred to the Cheshire Regiment before joiningthe Sherwood Foresters Territorial Force on 24 August 1953 as a Lt and he reached the rank of Capt on 1 November 1956. The Sherwood Foresters Stories from 1916 WR3 8HU. On completion of the Staff Course he moved to 38 Group RAF as the GSO2(Para) until 1965 when he returned to the 1st Battalion in Colchester as a Company Commander in 19 Inf Bde, then, on conversion to a mechanised battalion, with 6th Armd Bde in Munster. The family have expressed that all are welcome to attend. The Funeral is on Thursday 28January at 11.30hrs at Wyre Forest Crematorium. On retirement from the Army John took on directorships with Derbyshire Rural Community Council for over 20 years as well as being Commandant of the Derbyshire Cadet Battalion of WFR, a member of East Midlands TAVRA and the Derbyshire ABF Committee. Please let me know if you are attending so that I can give Sue (Rays daughter) an idea of numbers. Joyce Margaret Parrott, aged 95, died on 2 April 2020 followed by her husband John "Jack"Parrott on 19 April 2020, aged 98. He was awarded the National Service Medal and GSM and later the Pingat medal. Keith Whittles funeral will be a private family ceremony. Letters of condolence can be sent to:- David`s son. In retirement he lived in Harleston in Norfolk. 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. Members and Standards would be welcome. 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. Discharging on 26March 1955. He joined the battalion in Malaya towards the end of the Malayan Emergency and was with them when they moved to Singapore as the Garrison Battalion. Daz, the son of WO2 (RQMS) Harry Gilder (SF & WFR),was enlisted intoThe Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment on 10 August 1981, prior to the commencement of basic training at the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion, Shorncliffe on 15 September 1981. 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 was awarded the GSM (Malaya) and the Malaysian Service Medal. 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. Wilford Hill Crematorium, Loughborough Road, Nottingham . His strong sense of duty never left him; three years ago when he was frail he insisted on travelling 100 miles to a brother officers funeral because he was one of my subalterns." Fred enlisted in 1965 and served with C Coy 1st Bn Sherwood Foresters in Colchester, Munster and Minden. It is withsadness that I inform you of the death of 22288147 WO2 Raymond A Leadbeater BEM who passed away on 9 February aged 88. Following deployment in Sarafand, he was sent to Italy to take part in the Italian Campaign. He was called to the Bar in 1958 and was appointed Queens Counsel in 1977. In September 1955 Peter rejoined the 1st Bn in Sennelager moving on promotion to special employment with Military Forces in Nigeria from April 1958 to September 1960. until the amalgamation of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. Jack enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment on the 14February 1955. She has been a stalwart member of Chesterfield branch and gave her valued support , even through a long illness. 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. Edwin Ernest Berry. 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. 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. They have been very touched by the volume of correspondence and the sentiments that were expressed following Tonys death. Members and Branch Standards are welcome. Bugle at Officiants discretion. 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. Patrick was born in Chesterfield on 19 March 1950. 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. Jim saw service at B.A.O.R. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. Barry enlisted into the 1st Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment on 27/03/1961. 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. There he was nicknamed"Special K". Trevor served withD Coy until 24 June 1989 when the 1st and 2nd BtnThe Mercian Volunteers formed the 4th BtnWFR. MERCIAN VOLUNTEER REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION, ANDY WILLIAMS,(MAJOR RTD) VISIT TO KIDDERMINSTER. Government guidelines says this: He enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in October 1965. Donations to Cats Protection League and Salvation Army (Derby Branches) can be made online or sent care of Wathalls 01332 345 268www.wathalls.co.uk There will be time to share stories of Rex's life which was full of fun, friendship and enduring love at a memorial service and celebration that will be held at a later date. Norman was born on 23 March 1926 and enlisted in 1943 with the General Service Corp and later transferred into the Sherwood Foresters, he served across Europe and Palestine. It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of24525578 Cpl Colin Arthur Hardwick who died 21 March 2020 aged 65. died July 17, 2019. peacefully, much-loved father of Alice and brother of Michael, devoted grandpa of Reuben. Flowers He was the first . It is with great sadness that we inform you that 23445136 Pte John Dennis HUCKVALE of Coventry died on 5 September 2020 aged 83. He was called up for National Service on the 22June 1950 at Lichfield, where he was to be stationed for his period of service as an Instructor. The remaining members of the first section took cover off the track except Hughes who was unable to move. Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE We regret to report the death on 26 November 2021 of Lieutenant Colonel A M Gabb OBE of Worcester aged 96. A position he retained until his retirement in 1978. William Stobbs. He attended Officer Training at Eaton Hall in August 1952 and was commissioned into the 1st Bn The Sherwood Foresters in December 1952, the regiment his father, Major Ralph Wooddisse had served in before him. He worked with indigenous communities throughout Guyana and was a tireless promoter of Guyana Tourism; the Ian Craddock Award for Tourism is to be named after him. Ian leaves behind his daughter, Rachel, grand-daughter Rosie and his friend Anna who was also like a daughter to him. Funeral date and time: Thursday 23July, 14:00hrs. 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. Please make a donation to Barnardo's Charity. It is with sadness that I inform youof the death of Lyn Morgan, the widow of Jerry George ClaudeMorgan ex RSM Sherwood Foresters. Joe served in the Sherwood Foresters, as a National Serviceman, during the 1950s and spent time in Germany. Michael was born in Leicester on 12 June 1939 and emlisted in the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 26 February 1959. The Chesterfield and District Crematorium, Chesterfield Road, Brimington, Chesterfield. They married in 1950, had one daughter and later moved to Stourport. 2nd Lt Philip Amphlett We regret to report the death of Philip Amphlett of Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire on 2 September 2021 aged 86. Donations to the RNLI. Before joining the HSF with 3WFR, he had been a secondary school teacher and worked as a Civil Servant interviewing people at the Job Centre in Nottingham and Bulwell. His funeral is to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH on 20 December 2019 at 13:20 hours. Such was his commitment that, whilst very weak from his cancer, the RBL branch chairman had to intervene to stop him from trying to attend Morrisons to man the poppy appeal stand and from attending a fellow branch members funeral. The next year he was promoted to RSM,and he remained in that appointment until 1978. He discharged from the Army on 22 June 1973. He left the Army after National Service in February 1955 and became a lawyer. After Ex Pond Jump in Canada Tony moved to the Depot at Lichfield as OC Junior Soldiers Company. He was awarded the LSGC, GSM (NI), UN Medal Cyprus, ACSM and the NATO Medal (former Yugoslavia clasp) and was awarded a Commendation for his outstanding work as an Int NCO, Omagh, 1989 - 1991.