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No. 3 MARCH, 1961 V ol. 1

CONTENTS

Page

Army List ... 2

Editorial 3

Birthday of the Colonel-in-Chief ... 3

Good News 3

Personalia 4

Royal Lincolnshire Regimental Museum ... 6

1)eaths 7

Obituary ...... "

Recruiting ... S

Ration Trials, Castlemartin 8

1st Battalion 10

4th 6th Bn. The Royal Lincolnshire Rcgt (T.A.' 16

5th Bn. The Northamptonshire Regt. T.A.) ... 1«

“R” (Northamptonshire Regt.) 438 1 .A A. Regt. R.A T.A.) 23

Army Cadet Force, Lincolnshire 25

Army Cadet Force, Northamptonshire ... 26

Naming of the Barracks, Northampton... 25

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Allied Regiments 28 Regimental Association: Lincolnshire Wing 29

Northamptonshire Wing 31

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Array List — September, I960 (Am ended)

Regular Army Regular Army—contd. Regular Army—contd. Regular Army—contd.

ht .-Colonels Willdridge, A. L. 16/4/56 Barthorp. R . E. 31/7/59 ’essup. E. 1/1/57 1'Baily, R. P., O.B.E., p.s.c. Clark. H. W.. p.s.c.. 17/11/56 Surtees, P. H., M.C, mat. 21/7/57 (T/Col., 2115/60) 14/4/53 Shipley, G. E., p .s . c. 25/3/57 15/1/60 Culbcrt, C. P., It. 1/1/57 tBarlow-Poole, B, H. M.C., Moore, H. H. 23/10/58 Wilford. D. 16/2/60 Morgan, J 11/5/59 p.s.c. 14/4/56 Barstow, J. M. 22/6/59 Taylor. E. M.C. D., M.C. (Seconded to O.7.C.) Martin, G. V., M.C ., p.s.c. Randell, C. H. E., p.s.c. 23/4/60 capt. 22/9/59 4/1/59 23/10/59 Woodisse, J. R. 21/10/60 Beard, T W. 2/6/59 (T/Col. 26/1/61) Francis, A. D., p.s. . 4/2/60 Aris, M . A. 4/2/61 cap/. 21/3/60 Danby, G. A. C., M.B.E., Dymoke, J. L. M M .B.E.t Parker, J. K. 4/2/61 Edward». J. E. /t. 1/4/60 p.s.c. 1/2/60 p.s.c. 1/9/60 Noble, A. G. R., M .C., p.s.c. Knox, T. C. S., .s.c. Lieutenants 1/4/60 Regular ArmyRegular Army 5/11/60 Robinette. J. 22/6/57 Short Service Offici Erskine-Tulloch, R. P. S. Yates. G. R 14/2/61 Taunton, P. D. 29/7/57 j.s.s.c., p.s.c. 15/12/60 Spacie, K. («//’

EDITORIAL

It has been announced that the 1st Battalion grant of about £550 to £600, depending on your goes to Osnabruck early in July for a tour of duty rank at the end of your time. in B.A.O.R. This is an excellent station. The So we say to you Regular Soldiers, bring your married man gets extra allowances in B.A.O.R. :ind friends along and get them to sign on and serve cigarettes cost Is. for 20, and whisky is 10s. 5d. with you in 2nd Iiast Anglian Regiment. They per bottle. won’t regret it. Recruiting is still top priority and it cannot be And to the National Service man we sav this— too strongly stressed that the career now offered to jobs are not so easy to get now in civilian life so young men by the Army is a first-class one with why not stay in the Regiment with your friends? good pay, security and a full and interesting life. You can sign on tomorrow if you see your Company We were in Northampton Army Information Commander. Then you needn’t worry about finding Office a short time ago, and as we came out we saw a civilian job, or being made redundant when you a young man in plain clothes sitting in the waiting have found one. You will have a steady well-paid room. We asked him if he was going to join the job for the the next 20 years—and that’s more than Army— “I’m in it”, he said “ I joined for nine years a lot of young men get. six months ago”, on being asked how he liked the life he replied, “Smashing— just the |ob”. What was he doing in the information office, we asked, “I’m waiting for my pal— he’s inside signing on— I brought him along” he replied. Ilirtlida* or the And that’s just what all you young regular soldiers ought to do, bring your pal along and get Colonel-in-Chief him signed on as a Regular. On the occasion of the birthdav of the Colonel- You like the Army, so why not tell your friends in-Chief, December 25th, the following telegram and persuade them that it is a good life and a good was sent to her at Sandringham: — career? The best salesman is the man who has first “All ranks 2nd East Anglian Regiment send hand experience of what he is selling anj believes their loyal duty and devotion to their Colonel- wholeheartedly that what he is selling is good value. in-Chief and wish her manv happv returns And that is you. of her birthday.” Its no good trying to sell the Army to the chap COLONF.L. who only likes the office stool, the eight to five chap. He doesn’t want adventure— he has no desire to sec the world Hut for any young man who likes travel, adventure, games and an open air life, there is 1 nothing to beat it. So if you are one who likes all (i

We congratulate Capt. and Mrs. M. A. ARIS We congratulate Lt.-Col. A. K. D IG B Y , D.S.O., on their marriage which took place on January 7th, M.B.E., on being made a Member of the Most 1961, and we also congratulate Capt. M. A. ARIS Excellent Order of the British Empire. He formerly on his promotion to substantive rank. served in the Royal Artillery and is the County * * * Secretary of S.S.A.F.A. in Lincolnshire. He has We congratulate Capt. T. AGUTTER, T.D., on held this post for many years and during this time the award of the Territorial Efficiency Decoration. he has been closely associated with the Royal * * * Lincolnshire Regiment, and given most valuable Mr. H. W. BIRD, ex-R.S.M. The Northampton­ assistance to the Regimental Association. shire Regiment, has been appointed Mayor’s Ser­ * * * geant of the Borough of Northampton, Major J. I- M. D Y M O K E visited the Bermuda * * * Rifles in January as their guest and acted as Presi­ We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. I.. BARRONS dent of a board to select candidates for commission on the birth of a son. in the Bermuda Rifles. He thoroughly enjoyed his * * * visit and found everyone most charming and We welcome 2/Lt. P. BARTHORPF. to the friendly. Regiment. He has been granted a T.A. Commission * * * with 5th Bn. The Northamptonshire Regiment We congratulate Lt. C. P. D O L I.E RY on the (T.A.). announcement of his engagement to Miss Elaine * * * Carrick, the daughter of the late Lt.-Col. W. E. Capt. F„ B. BAILEY is going to Malaya for Carrick, M.C., Northamptonshire Regiment and duty with the Singapore Guard Regiment in April, Mrs. Carrick. 1961. * * # * * * We congratulate Capt. D. R. B. ELLISO N , T.D., 2/I,t. R. J. BURFORD has joined the Regiment on the award of the Territorial Efficiency Decora­ and is serving with the 1st Battalion. tion, as we also congratulate him on the announce­ * * * ment of his engagement. Brig. G. V. BRITTEN, C.B.E., leaves the British ♦ * » * Embassy in BONN this month and is due to retire We congratulate Capt. and Mrs. A. G. P. in June. He is to be employed in the Common­ EVANS-F.VANS on the birth of a son. wealth Relations Service. * * * * * * We welcome 2/Lt. J. A. G. EVERITT and 2/Lt. Capt. R. E. BARTHORP has completed his tour !A,S. W R IG H T to the Regiment. They have been in Nigeria and has joined the 1st Battalion. commissioned from the Royal Military Academy, * * * Sandhurst and are now serving with 1st Battalion. Major W. R. CHAMBERS has succeeded Major * * * G. S. DREW as 2 i/c of the 1st Battalion. Lt. K. G. FORD has completed a tour with the * * * East Anglian Brigade Depot and has reioined the We congratulate Lt. M. CLEMENTS, 3rd/4th 1st Battalion. We congratulate him on his marriage Cadet Battalion A.C.F. (Northamptonshire) on the which took place on January 28th, 1961 award of the Cadet Forces Medal. * * * * * * Major A. D. FRANCIS has been appointed We congratulate Lt.-Col. and Mrs. G. D. COLE Training Major 4/6 Royal Lincolns T.A.) and on the birth of a son. takes up the appointment in April, 1961. * * * * » * Major L. H. B. COLVIN, M.C., took up the We congratulate Capt. J. McK. G O U G H on his appointment of Garrison Adjutant, Seremban in promotion to substantive Captain. November last year. * * * * * * Major R. R. GREAVES has been appointed We congratulate Lt. (Q.M.) and Mrs. C. P. Assistant Camp Commandant East Africa Com­ CULBF.RT on the birth of a son. mand and takes up the appointment in July 1961. * * * * * * Col. J. C. DENNY, O.B.E., M.C., has been ap­ We congratulate Major J. W. H. GREEN, T.D., pointed Vice-President Regular Commissions Board on the award of the Territorial Efficiency Decora­ and took up the appointment this month. tion. THE ASSOCIATION OF SERVICE NEWSPAPERS ADVERTISEMENT PAGES, 67/68 JERHYN STREET, ST. JANES'S, S.W.1. TEL. WHITEHALL 2504

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Capt. J. P. GROW SE has been appointed a Staff Rowell family are in good form, and not beset with Captain at H.Q. Cyrenaica District and took up the the problems in their locality which are common in appointment in February. other parts of Africa. * * * 2/Lt. R. C. HASTIE is posted to the Infantry We congratulate Lt. J. T. SETCHFIELD, Junior leaders Battalion, Oswestry, and takes up 3rd/4th Cadet Bn., A.C.F. (Northamptonshire) on the appointment in July 1961. being awarded the Cadet Forces Medal. * * * * * * We congratulate Major T. C. S. K N O X on his Lt. I. SPACIE is to do a tour with the Airborne promotion to the rank of substantive Major. * * * Forces and commences parachute training in April 1961. Brig. R. G. W. M E LSO M E, M.B.E., has now * * * retired and has moved to Petersfield, Hants. * » * We congratulate Air Commodore D. F. SPOTSWOOD, C.B., D.S.O., on being made a J/Sgt. M. MIDDLETON, J/Cpl. B. WRIGHT, Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Bath. and J/Pte. P. H OLM ES, all of the Regiment, were He is the present Commandant of the Royal Air members of the Junior Leaders Bn. cross-country Force College at Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The team which won the Army Boys Championship. * * * R.A.F. College Band plays the Regimental March “The Poacher” at every Passing Out parade of the We congratulate C.S.M. M O LO N E Y, Sgt. R.A.F. Cadets. ELLIS and ex-C.S.M. SM IT H , 5th Bn. The * * * Northamptonshire Regiment (T.A.), on the award of Territorial Efficiency Medals. Capt. Philip TANCRED, M.B.E., formerly of * * * the Royal Lincolns, now an R.O. Ill, has been We congratulate 2/Lt. and Mrs. P. NARBETH involved in a car accident as a result of which he on the birth of a son. has been nearly a month in hospital. * * * He has now relinquished his appointment as an We congratulate Capt. J. K. PARKER on his R.O. Ill to become a Director of S.T.S. (Office) promotion to substantive rank. Supplied Ltd., and resident in Edinburgh. It is * * * presumed he will still be able to visit Lincoln on Major A. PATERSON, R.A.M.C., the Medical the occasion of the Lincolnshire Handicap. Officer with the 1st Battalion for the last two years, * * * has left the Battalion to become 2 i/c of the Field We congratulate Capt. and Mrs. E. M. C. D. Ambulance at Warminster. We congratulate him on T A Y LO R on the birth of a daughter. his promotion. * * * * * * Capt. G. P. TEM PLE assumes the appointment We have heard from F. A. PATRICK, ex- of Staff-Captain “Q ” at H.Q. East Anglian District Northamptonshire Regiment asking to convey his this month. best wishes to all members of the Regiment. He * * * now lives at 16, Cockbum Street, Perth, Ontario, Major F. STUART THOMPSON has moved Canada, and he would be pleased to hear from any­ from the Isle of Man and now lives in Chester. one he knows. * * * He is an R.O. I l l at Headquarters Western Com­ mand. We welcome 2/Lt. R. F. P IC K A R D to the Regi­ * * * ment on first commissioning from M O N S O.C.S. Mr. G. H. T IN D A LL, Secretary London Branch He has gone to Kenya for service with 11 Bn. K.A.R. of The Northamptonshire Wing of the Association * * * has had a spell in hospital for an operation to try and improve the use of his fingers as a result of We congratulate Major A. A. G. POW ER on the a war wound. Our best wishes go to him for a announcement of his engagement. * * * speedy recovery and a successful outcome. * * * Major C. H. E. RANDELL is doing a second tour with the Royal Nigerian Army. Lt. J. L. U ZELL, having completed his tour * * * with the Ghana Military Forces, joins the 1st Bn. this month. I t. J. ROBINETTE has gone to West Africa for service with the Royal Nigerian Forces. We con­ * * * gratulate him and Mrs. RO B IN ET T E on the birth Major P. F. WALTER, M.B.E., M.C., is going of a son. to 22 S.A.S. Regiment on completion of his tour * * * with 4/6 Royal Lincolns (T.A.). Col. P. J. E. R O W ELL, O.B.E., M.C., late * * * Royal Lincolns writing from Lusaka reports having We congratulate Major-General C. E. WELBY- attended the Passing Out Parade of Police Cadets EVF.RARD, C.B., O.B.E., on being made a Com­ when John Wenham, son of Lt.-Col. and Mrs. panion of die Most Noble Order of the Bath. He Wenham, successfully became an Assistant Inspec­ joined the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regi­ tor of the Northern Rhodesian Police Force. The ment in 1930 and served with it throughout the 6 THE POACHER

1939-45 War, and was selected to command the 1st Kogrimeiital Museum Battalion in Egypt when it was formed upon the amalgamation of the former 1st and 2nd Battalions. Ito,vii I L in co ln sh ire It^ iiiie n t His present appointment is Chief of Staff to the Commander of the Allied Forces, Northern Europe, at Kolas, Norway. * * * Capt. J. P. W ETHERALI, has extended his tour Through the good offices of the Military Attaché in Kenya and now joins the 1st Battalion in July, at the British Embassy, Bonn, we have received an 1961. 18-pounder shell case, electro-engraved bearing the * * * badge of the Lincolnshire Regiment, the figure of a We congratulate Lt. and Mrs. J. G. P. W HITE girl carrying a basket of roses and some general on their marriage which took place on December ornamentation; the open end of the shell case being 17 th, 1960. fitted with a cigarette ash tray. * * * This was found by a retired Colonel of the Royal We congratulate Major R. W. W HITNEY on Ulan Regiment under Prince August von Wurtten- obtaining a 1st Class Chinese Interpretership and berg,.during fighting near Givenchy in March 1918. also on his promotion. This German officer as a Lieutenant in the March * # * battle of 1918 in the area of St. Quentin, was Capt. D. W ILFO RD has been posted to 22 ordered to find a suitable airport about 70 km. west S.A.S. with effect from June 12th, 1960. of St. Quentin, and a site was found near the village * * * of Flaby le Martell. In a field nearby, were former Major A. L. W IL L D R ID G E has had his tour at British trenches and many British soldiers dead the A.A.S. Arborfidd extended until September, therein. Beneath a white blanket lying nearby, he 1962. discovered the shell case which being so well en­ * * * graved, he retained until this day and has sent it to We congratulate Capt. J. R. W OODDISSE on the Museum because he felt the Regiment would his promotion to substantive rank. like to have it and in his opinion had fought so * * * bravely and incurred heavy losses at the time. Also, We congratulate Major G. R. YATES on his being over the age of 70 years he has no relatives promotion to substantive rank. to whom he could pass on this interesting trophy.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS APRIL 8th— 15th 2nd East Anglian Regiment visits Lincolnshire A PRIL 17th— 22nd 2nd East Anglian Regiment visits Northamptonshire M A Y 9th— 20th Recruiting tour of Northamptonshire M A Y 29th— JU N E 3rd Commonwealth Technical Training Week. The Regiment will have displays in many towns in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire EARLY JULY 1st Bn. 2nd East Anglian Regiment goes to B.A.O.R. JULY 15th, 16th, 17th ANNUAL REUNION at NORTHAMPTON of Northamptonshire W ing Regimental Association.

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soon as it was formed in the summer of 1940 and © e a t f jg carried on until the age limit caused his resignation. One of his later appearances was several years ago in the parade of the Spalding branch of the SMITH Royal Lincolnshire Regiment’s Old Comrades’ On May 19th, 1960, at 9 Laburnam Association after the dedication of their banner. Grove, Spalding, ex-R.S.M. A. Smith, Ex-R.S.M. Albert Smith, then in his 78th year, was Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. Aged 87. there with all the proudness of an old soldier. With FVANS a row of medals extending half-way across his On October 1st, 1960, Sgt. A. Evans, breast, he stepped it out with a vigour and sureness R.E.M.E. Staff Band and Royal Lincoln­ as good as any on parade—and many of them were shire Regiment. 50 years his junior. LINES On October 25th, 1960, at 94 Tudor Sgt. A. EVANS, R.E.M.E., STAFF B A N D Avenue, Watford, Capt. A. J. Lines, late It is with deep regret that we announce the death Volunteer Battalion The Northampton­ of Sgt. Evans of the R.E.M.E. Staff Band. He died shire Regiment. suddenly on Saturday, October 1st, 1960, during the SHIPLEY tour by the Staff Band of Northern Ireland Com­ On December 2nd, 1960, at Spalding, mand. ex-C.Q.M.S. W. Shipley, late Royal Sgt. Evans enlisted into The Lincolnshire Regi­ Lincolnshire Regiment. ment as a band-boy in 1926 and served in that Regiment until 1936 when he left the Service and THACKRAY took up employment firstly as a musician and later On December 3rd, 1960, after an operation in theatre orchestras. due to a rugger injury, 2/Lt. R. F. He returned to his old Regiment on being recalled Thackray, 5th Bn. The Northamptonshire to the Colours in 1939 and eventually transferred Regiment (T.A.). to the R.E.M.E. Staff Band in 1948 where he has GIBSON proved to be one of the most popular members. On December 12th, 1960, Mr. Josiah Sgt. Evans leaves a widow and two daughters to Gibson, late Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. whom we extend our deepest sympathy. Aged 81. DYSON Ex-C.Q.M.S. W. SHIPLEY On January 9th, 1961, suddenly in his William Shipley, who died on December 2nd, office at Gainsborough, Lt. Eric Dyson, 1960, joined the T.A. early in 1920 and in 1939 late 5th Battalion The Royal Lincolnshire was mobilised for service with the 6th Bn. After Regiment (T.A.). the war, he re-joined 4/6th Bn. Royal Lincolns (T.A.) continuing to serve until two years ago when age and ill-health made it necessary for him to retire. ©bituarp He had been a member of the S[raiding Branch of the Regimental Association since its formation, and for many years an active member of the Branch Ex-R.S.M. A. SMITH Committee. Albert Smith joined the Lincolnshire Regiment in Messrs. D. H. Linton, J. Walson, N. Dalton and 1892 and was posted to the First Battalion and G. Tasker acted as bearers at his funeral which took spent a considerable time abroad. He took part in place at Spalding on Tuesday, December 6th, 1960. several expeditions, and he retired with the rank of Lt.-Col. J. E. Fletcher, T.D., Capt. Guy Bray Colour Sergeant. (Branch Chairman), A. R. Reddin (Vice-Chairman), At the outbreak of the 1914-18 War he volun­ S. Goodwin (Treasurer), A. Waterfall (Secretary), teered at the age of 41. Re-joining the Lincolnshire and S. B. Coles, together with the bearers repre­ Regiment he was promoted Company Sergeant- sented the Branch. The church was almost filled Major. with relatives and friends who had come to pay He was transferred to the 14 York and Lancaster their last respects to an ordinary man who was Regiment in September, 1915, on being promoted ready to make light of any task and help any person to Warrant Officer, Class I (R.S.M.). in any way he found he was able. Stationed at Ripon, R.S.M. Smith, as he was then, went with the hattalion to Egypt later in the year, and was at Kantura and El Ferdon. MR. JOSIAH GIBSON In March, 1916, he went to France where he took Josiah Gibson joined the 2nd Bn. of the Lincoln­ part in the Battle of the Somme. Later he was shire Regiment in 1896, and that same year became posted to Pontefract and subsequently joined the a member of the Regimental Band, and took part 3rd Training Reserve at Sunderland. with the Battalion in the Diamond Jubilee parade For a time during the 1939-45 War he was the in London in 1897, and the County March. He Regimental Sergeant-Major in the 2nd Holland served with the 2nd Battalion in the South Africa (Spalding) Battalion Home Guard. He joined as War and was a survivor of Nitrals Nek disaster. s THE POACHER

He was discharged in 1903, and re-joined in 1914, team. What they could not be assured of was good and served in France with the 1st Bn. until wound­ weather. ed in July 1916 during the Somme Battle. The Mayors and Chairmen of Councils of the various boroughs and towns where the Regiment’s 2/Lt. R. F. T H A C K R A Y display has been on view, have paid official visits, visits which were much appreciated. It is with great grief that we have to record the It was felt at one time that the ideal site lor the sudden death of Roger Thackray on December 3rd, displays was the local market place, however experi­ 1960, after an operation as a result of a rugger ence has proved that this is not always the case, a injury. halt near to a canning or sugar beet factory has Roger, who was only 19 years of age, was com­ often proved equally successful. missioned into the Northamptonshire Regiment The efforts of the team have not been wasted and (T.A.) on March 1st, 1960, immediately after leav­ in the past three months we have averaged 14.5 ing Felstead School where he was head boy. At the recruits per month. The figure for the first three time of his death he was an undergraduate at Cam­ weeks of January (the time of going to press) is bridge University. 19 and that does not include National Servicemen Although he had not been with Battalion long who have signed on for a regular engagement. he had proved himself to be an outstanding young Our aim 30 recruits a month, and we appeal officer. To his parents and family in Great Stukelv is to all readers of Journal to help us achieve this we offer our deepest sympathies in the loss of a son this on the threshold of a most promising future. figure by persuading young men to enlist in 2nd Hast Anglian Regiment.

Mr. E. DYSON Eric Dyson, who was head of the legal firm of Barton and Dyson, served as a Subaltern in the 5th (T.A.) Battalion The Lincolnshire Regiment in the First World War. On May 20th, 1915, he was in the trenches on Hation Trials the Somme manned by the 1 /5th Bn. which were blown up by a German mine— killing 11 men and 1 a si Ivin ar t in wounding 22, four others being missing. He him­ In October, the 1st Battalion was ordered to carry self was buried for 14 hours but was dug out out for the War Office, trials of an experimental miraculously unhurt. lightweight composite ration. The aim of the trials Among those present at his funeral were Col. O. was to test the acceptability, adequacy and con­ Dixon, Mrs. H. B. Riggall (representing Col. venience of the new ration under active service con­ Riggall), G. Wilmot and P. W. Coulson, formerly of ditions. The number of new rations available was the 5 th Bn. limited to sufficient (or about two companies. The camp and training area at Castlemartin in South Wales were allotted for this purpose. The Command­ ing Officer saw in the trials a good opportunity to give two companies a period of tough military Recruiting training. Accordingly, "B” and “C ” Companies, each about 100 strong, together with a skeleton In the last three months, three major tours have Battalion H.Q., a small umpire organisation and been made in Lincolnshire and in Northamptonshire an “enemy” platoon from “A" Company, moved and Huntingdon by our recruiting team. Altogether to Castlemartin on October 1st. With the military 34 towns have been visited. observers and scientists from the Army Operational The recruiting team consists of some 75 officers Research Group, the total force was about 300, and men (which includes the Band and Drums) The trials were divided into three phases. The and is fully equipped with a selection of all the lirst was to be a five-day period during which the weapons in the Infantry Battalion, wireless sets, old and familiar “compo” ration was to be eaten. vehicles, photographs and literature. All our display The aim of this was to obtain a fair comparison tables have been made by the Domestic Pioneers between the experimental ration and an existing and our Regimental Signs, etc., have been made by type of field ration, rather than a comparison with civilian signwriters. barrack messing. Two recruiting vans, converted three-ton trucks, The trial requirement for phase two was for a have also been made by the Domestic Pioneers. continuous six-day exercise on a company cooking These vans, with a small, specially selected crew, basis. Companies were expected to cover a distance are based in Lincoln and Northampton respectively of 72 miles on foot during the course of the exer­ and operate in support of the recruiting team. cise, as well as to fight and dig each night or day. Through the good offices of the town clerks, One company was to live on the new ration for clerks to Urban, Rural and Parish Councils, the the first three days and on compo for the second Press, the City and County Police, car park atten­ three days; the second company vice versa. Cig­ dants and many others, excellent sites, splendid arettes and tobacco were admissible, but not beer, co-operation and much publicity has been given the chocolate, or any form of nourishment not in the THE MASSEY-FERGUSON TRACTOR AND 703 BALER ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIMKEN BEARINGS,

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TIMKENREGISTERED TRADE MARK tapered roller bearings THE POACHER 9 ration. It was, however, clear that it would not he to a flank (it was marked in paint “W.R.AC. practicable to try to make companies fight over 72 only” !). A small party of enemy came to life from miles in the Castlemartin training area, which is this building after dark and the companies spent a only about six miles by two. The Commanding jittery night. At first light an enemy attack came Officer therefore decided to use all the temporary in from the west where more Fantasions had ap­ training areas available in Pembrokeshire and to parently landed during the night. Unfortunately, make companies fight for each of them. The exer­ a flock of sheep were on the start line and were cise was based on a Uno/Congo setting and driven forward in front of the attack. Consequently, although the immediate task was always to be clear a platoon of “C ” Coy. had temporarily to act as to the companies, the overall enemy picture was shepherds and persuade the sheep to go into a field deliberately to be confused throughout. There were, where they could be safely left. of course, the usual restrictions on the temporary The battle then swung south towards the Castle­ training areas but by arrangement with the local martin training area, about half of which was farmers, who were most co-operative, it was in fact cleared by last light the next night. “B” Coy. ob­ possible to stage a number of realistic battles and to tained reasonable comfort based on some extensive provide reasonable freedom of manoeuvre. farm buildings but “C” Coy. were miserable in a Phase three of the trials was to be a 24-hour thick and very wet wood called Cuckoo Rock. reconnaissance patrol exercise on the training area, There was, however, some interesting patrolling when section cooking was to lie practised. that night. In phase one, “B” and “C ” Companies went out The next day, the attacking companies cleared each day from the camp to the training area, where nearly all the Castlemartin area but spent an ex­ they carried out some active company training. tremely uncomfortable night in pouring raiji out During this phase all ranks fed in the main cook­ on bare hills. With a dawn attack by the now house. desperate Fantasions, exercise “Hard Tack” came Phase two (exercise “Hard Tack” ) started with a to an end. move in double-decker buses by a circuitous route Phase three, which was called exercise “Square to a concentration area in a sodden and boggy field Meal” , provided some light relief after the hard slog about 25 miles away. Fantasian parachutists were of “Hard Tack.” The training ground at Castle­ then reported to have seized an airfield about 12 martin was split up into 12 areas in each of which miles to the south, and “B” Coy. led off at a hot was a section or a platoon H.Q. group from each pace on an advance to contact. Soon it started to of the opposing companies. The object of the exer­ rain and it was not long before a steady downpour cise was to observe and to locate the opposing section set in. “B” Coy. attacked the near edge of the air­ or platoon H.Q. field across a series of boggy fields and through Thus ended what is so far the most valuable some huge, thick hedges, but although soaked to period of field training which the new Battalion the skin, they were firm about an hour before last has done. It is a great pity that there were not light. “C” Coy. were able to do a brief reconnais­ enough of the experimental rations to have allowed sance and their first attack went in by night. the whole Battalion to take part. Nevertheless the The next threat came from the Fantasian para­ aim was achieved, and the scientists and observers chutists who had landed on an airfield about six were only too delighted to find a unit keen to carry miles to the S.E., and “C” Coy. led off the next day. out the trials under battle conditions. As a result, They had a hard series of platoon battles on the their activities were most unobtrusive although ob­ approach march, including the crossing of a small viously some interference was necessary. For ex­ river on a rope. Even so, they were able to secure ample, what did O.C. “B” Coy. say to the scientist the approaches to the airfield, which “B” Coy. then who handed him 90 buff forms when he had just had to take by night. This was most probably the got his company on to a bare hill feature half an most spectacular battle of the whole exercise. Small hour after last light in pouring rain? And what parties of the enemy kept appearing out of build­ will they deduce from the man in “B” Coy. who ings which had not been cleared and “B” Coy. had said he disliked very much every item in a par­ a hard fight before they could dig in. ticular meal yet said he would like more of every­ After more rain, the next threat developed after thing? One can only admire the persistence and first light from a country mansion across Milford thirst for accurate information displayed by the Haven. A platoon of D.U.K.W .S. was called up observers and scientists, although perhaps it will and a crossing was made. Another hard day’s be many months before they have sorted out all battling in light rain cleared the area of the man­ the data which appear on the little buff forms which sion. Then Fantasian commandos were reported, to they filled in so industriously. All the same, the the south, and a quick move back across the Haven evaluation of the comments on the new ration are was necessary. After a pause to dry out, there was awaited with interest. But what will certainly be a difficult and opposed daylight advance westwards remembered best is a fortnight of good soldiering. to where the Fantasians were firmly established in the area of a former coastal defence blockhouse. The attacking companies were able to reorganise and to start digging by last light. They had, how­ • Have you placed a regular order for i copy of the ever, omitted to clear a building on the cliff-edge Journal ? W hy not do so n o w ! 1 0 THE POACHER

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In November, after less than six months in being, potato picking as well as the almost continuous the new Battalion faced its first annual Adminis­ tours, by the recruiting teams, in Lincolnshire, trative Inspection. Had anyone in the Battalion any Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire. doubts as to how we were shaping, these were at The disadvantage of having the Battalion split once dispelled by the results. Every member of the will disappear in February, when falling numbers Battalion can be well satisfied with the very good will make it possible, for the first time, for the report received. In particular, “Excellent” gradings whole of it to be united at Doniford Camp. We were obtained by the Quartermaster, Lt. C. P. must thank S Trg. Bn., R.E.M.E., at Norton Manor Culbert, for arms, equipment and stores, accounting Camp for their great hospitality first to the Band and for mobilisation stores, and also by the messing and later to “B” Coy., during their stay there. officer, Capt. T. W. Beard, for messing administra­ With the Battalion concentrated once again, and tion. This reflects the high standard set by these with the New Year well begun, two tasks confront officers and their staff. us, first, to carry' out certain internal reorganisation, In fact the only feature of the inspection which and then to train as a Battalion on this basis. With was other than good was the weather; the parade this end in view, the period up to the end of March had to lie abandoned after the inspection by Major- will be devoted to training up to Company level. General J. H. Cubbon, C.B.E., the G.O.C. South Companies and Battalion Headquarters will be Western District. visiting Okehampton in February to carry out The results give clear indication of the success familiarisation training on short range transport with which amalgamation has been carried out, aircraft, and we shall go to Barry-Buddon in Scot­ and for this, much credit is due to everyone in the land for two weeks in March for Company training, Battalion, but in particular to the late Command­ and more aircraft training. In addition, some 200 ing Officer, Col. G. V. Martin, M.C. He has left “casuals” will fire their annual range course at for his successor an excellent Battalion. Willsworthy in February. Up to the present we have had to accept the dis­ Over and above this programme of training, our advantage of being split between two camps : on the recruiting effort will go on at its present tempo. outskirts of Taunton and at Watchet. This has Results up to date have been encouraging, but we imposed difficulties on administration and on sport, cannot for one moment reduce our effort. For where combined with that of waterlogged playing without a steady flow of recruits of a good quality, fields, it has made the task of officers in charge of our present high administrative standards, the good the various sports even more complicated than usual, state of Battalion training which we intend to and has resulted, unfortunately, in the cancellation achieve this year, and our successes in sport will of a large number of fixtures. One sport, boxing, count for nothing in a year or two’s time. This is was, of course, unaffected by weather and the out­ clearly our task, not only in the present quarter, standing sporting event of the end of last year was but throughout 1961 and beyond. the inter-company novices’ competition. Dispersion was also the keynote in training. At ( OFFICERS' MESS different times there have been detachments of the It has been a busy quarter for the Officers’ Mess Battalion in Cumberland, Norfolk, Devon, Somer­ as for every other part of the Battalion, but when­ set and South Wales. Variety in training has, ever the Companies have been on the move the however, been not only geographical, but has ranged Mess staff have kept the Mess going at Watchet. from ration trials (“B” and “C” Coys.) to courses We have had two guest nights. The first in Octo­ at the Army School of Civil Defence at Millom ber when we entertained officers from 2 Infantry (“A” and “G” Coys.) and range classification at Brigade Group at Plymouth and the second, a Okehampton, where despite the weather, some ex­ particularly memorable one on December 6th, when cellent results were achieved. we dined out our late Commanding Officer—Col. Other activities have included flood relief and Martin. The first guest night was a hectic affair THE POACHER II and when the Mess was finally cleared (of officers) it tractor, Mr. Batten, the finished result finds us very resembled the arena of a bantam cock light. The much more comfortably off. Briefly, this now leaves second was less hectic— hut let us hasten to add no us with the main ante-room extended by 12ft in less enjoyable. It was marked by the excellent length, the new bar room widened by 6 It.; and a speeches by the Second-In-Command (Major Drew) completely new bar of generous dimensions. We and the reply on his farewell by Col. Martin. now also boast a very snug TV room, and an On December 10th, we held a quite excellent efficiently fitted-out and secure silver room. The ladies’ guest night. We all wined, dined and danced bar and ante-room are joined together by means to our fill finally summoning our carriages at of glass panelled swinging doors which, although 4 a.m. We do thank Michael Aris and Bill Pool lockable, are removable on the occasion of s(xial particularly for the organisation and Sgt. Poole and evenings. The bar room also boasts of two new his stall for making it so agreeable. Also Susan windows one of which is a double french window Dymoke and Ruth Pool who did the flowers “after now opening on to a garden and a 1 awn for use the late Constance Spry”. We do not, however, in the summer. congratulate quite so heartily the unhappy man who Added to all this, and with grateful acknow­ tipped all the lovely flowers into the dustbin next ledgement to Col. Martin for his enthusiastic sup­ morning. Thanks to a rescue operation by Geoffcry port, additional carpets and furniture have been Yates who spent most of one morning upside down produced. The dining room is now resplendant in a dustbin, we salvaged the finest chrysanthemums. with its everyday appearance of a long polished The P.M.C.— John Dymoke— spent most of the tabic, candlelabra, silver, illustrated table mats, etc.. quarter studying various parts of tlie United King­ with again suitable furniture to enable members to dom. Even now not content with that he has gone enjoy their tea or coffee by a fireside after a meal. to Bermuda for three weeks to help Brinsley Thomas We have now the appearance of what a Sergeants’ commission officers into the Bermuda Defence Mess should be, and this is proved when members Force. All these remarks were to explain why Geof- are to been enthusiastically showing their visitors fery Yates spent the morning in the dustbin. He from room to room. was organising a large Mess cocktail party on De­ Members who have left us recently include the cember 13th. We invited over 200 guests, a large following, and for the reasons shown: C.S.M. number of them local landowners who are kind Swift (R.S.M. 4/6 R. Lincolns, T.A.), C.S.M. G dl enough to let us use their land for training. (R.S.M. Bde. Depot . C.S.M. Phillips (C.S.M. 4 On the 14th we entertained the Warrant Officers Suffolks, T.A.), S/Sgt. Thompson (Recruiting and Sergeants to drinks before luncheon and two N ’ton), Sgt. Love Para ), Sgt. Winkle (Recruiting, days later we packed our bags and disappeared on a Kettering), Sgt. Bett R E M E.) Staff Band), Sgt. fortnights’ Christmas leave. Willoughby (A.S.C.D. Millom), Sgt. Sherriff Reg. Rel. 8 yrs.), Sgt. Quick, R.A.K.C. SAV IV . Sgt. At the beginning of the quarter we said goodbye Smyth Bde. Depot). to Rocky Roche, our P.M.C. We wish him the best Our best wishes go with them, along with a of luck. John Robinette is off to West Africa. We sincere thanks for the part they played during the congratulate him and his wife on the birth of a son. first six months of this new Regiment’s life. We wish them lots of luck in their next job. Major and Mrs. Drew have left us for Notting­ Promotions, too, have occurred recently, and all ham. Good luck to them and we hope, as they were marked in the appropriate manner! Our con­ gratulations go to R.S.M.s Gdl and Swift, S.Q.M.S. have a house nearby, to see something of them in Littleton, R.A.P.C.. and Sgts. Smyth and Scotney. our last six months at Watchet. The Christmas round of parties is now over and Then finally we all wish Col. and Mrs. Martin although the Bn have been on privilege leave from the very best of good fortune at Bury St. Edmunds, December 16th to January 4th. there were enough and look forward to many visits from him as members locally to form successful gatherings in Brigade Colonel. the Mess at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve We welcome our new Commanding Officer and Many were ti e engagements in the ten days pre- Mrs. Hrskine-Tulloch, and also Raymond Barthorp ceeding leave and the usual All Ranks’ dance on recently returned from Nigeria. December 8th, and the Corporal’s dance on the 9th. Congratulations to James and Louise White, Ken were well attended. and Jane Ford and Michael and Sheila Aris on A special word here in appreciation to all those their marriages. At the moment they are all having willing hands that went towards making our “draw glorious honeymoons, hut will soon be returning to night” such a first-class evening. The draw com­ Watchet when we look forward to welcoming the mittee of S.Q.M.S. Littleton, Sgts. Dunn and Ash­ lucky brides in our large and ever growing family. worth worked hard towards selling tickets and Congratulations too, to Paul Dollery and Robin selecting a beautiful display of prizes. Over 2,230 Drummond on their engagements. tickets sold, resulted in 125 priz^ to the value of £153, being given away, in groups of about 25, SERGEANTS’ MESS between dances. A magnificent buffet, arranged High on the list of news is the happy report on under the eyes of S.Q.M.S. Nisbet and Sgt. Stubbs, the completion of the interior structural alterations A.C.C., more than made its mark, especially when to our Mess. Through the able workmanship of our highlighted by silver centre pieces and spot lights Clerk of Works, Mr. Bryant, and the civilian con­ from above! 12 THE POACHER

Our thanks go to Lt. (Q.M.) Edwards who, “A " C OM PAN Y since his promotion last August has seen lit to mark In October, the Company divided itself into the occasion by presenting a very fine visitor’s book three groups. Major Clark, Lt. Ford, C/Sgt. Veitch, to the Sergeants’ Mess. Sgt. Ashworth and one party went off to a remote A quantity of Mess silver from the two former village in Norfolk called Little Snoring, where Regiments has now been loaned to the Brigade “A” Company set up the neutral organisation for Sergeants’ Mess, and was seen on display there by a large exercise being carried out by a Brigade the R.S.M. on his visit to a passing out parade, in Group of the Strategic Reserve. 3 Platoon, under November. the command of 2/Lt. Ffinch, went on the ration trials to Castlemartin to act as enemy during exer­ Sergeants (“Oily”) Oliver and (“Tommy”) Barker cise “Hard Tack”. On this exercise, which lasted have joined the ranks of those who come under the seven days, the platoon was split up and sections heading of “Married Families”, each were recipients commanded by Cpls. Edwards, Green, and Starling of a clock affixed to which were inscription plates. were detailed to represent platoons, and sometimes To them, our congratulations and may their future even companies of Fantasian parachutists. The years be happy ones. We understand too that Sgt. platoon did, however, have the opportunity to work (Bob) Hill has entered for the “Marriage Stakes” by as a platoon for the defence of the Rat Island penin­ getting himself well and truly engaged. Here’s sula and for two first light attacks. The third part hoping he finds the course a smooth one, and that of the company remained in Watchet where a great a certain Army form in the B.O.R. awaiting his deal of preparation was done for army certificate signature, does not prove to be too great an ob­ of education third class and for the annual range stacle! (“Years to do?”). course. We welcome the return of Sgt. (Tony) Parnham Early November saw a return of the whole com­ from his sojourn at the Depot R.W.K, where, for a pany to Okehampton Camp for annual range classi­ few months, he has been assisting on the trg. side. fication. After our return to Watchet, we lost (Anyone interested in a “written-off” T.R. 2?). Major Clark and Capt. Evans-Evans as part of a On January 14th, 1961, we held a ladies’ guest general post of officers and Major Francis took dinner night when we were able to give them some over in time to move most of the company to the acknowledgement for their support to the Mess, Army School of Civil Defence at Millom in Cum­ and, in recognition of the trials and tribulations berland. The training here was a strange venture that are their lot! into something which so far has been quite outside our military experience. We could not have fore­ Visitors to the Mess during October/December seen how much we should enjoy learning about have included the Colonel of the Regiment; Major- General J. H. Cubbon, C.B.E. (G.O.C., S.W.D.); knots and lashings and rescue in all sorts of im­ Brig. J. N. Thomas, D.S.O., M.C. (Bde. Comd.); provised ways from awkward positions in ruined Brig. G. I-aing, C.B.E. (Dep. Comd. S.W.D.); buildings. The work was practical and interesting Col. A. W. Innes, O.B.E., M.C.; and Lt.-CcJ. and we all gained a great deal from the course. A. G. R. Noble, M.C. For four days in November Sgt. Jennings’ platoon particularly distinguished Q.S.M.I. (Reg) Marks, A.P.T.C., came to renew itself on the night rescue exercise. The company the acquaintance of those he knew when he was for expedition up to Scafell Pike had to turn back many years attached to R. Lincolns. about half-way up the mountain due to cloud con­ ditions, but the following day the weather was In conclusion, we bid farewell to Col. and Mrs. perfect and the Company Commander and Ptes. Martin, offering them our congratulations and best Morris and Warrington reached the top without wishes for the future appointment which will still difficulty. have close contact with us. To Lt.-Col. and Mrs. We congratulate the company team on a gallant Erskine-Tulloch, we extend a loyal welcome from effort in the Bn. cross-country race and particu­ the Mess. We await his bidding. larly Ptes. Watchom and Patrick who came 5th and 13th respectively. We congratulate Cpl. Hol­ land on his promotion; 2/Lt. Narbeth and Cpl. CORPORALS' CLUB Gunton on the birth of their children and L/Cpl. Our first official function since Amalgamation Jones and Ptes. Goodhand, Gridley, Codd and was a dance held in the gymnasium on December Redding on getting married, and we welcome 2/Lt. 9th. Including guests about 300 attended. We Burford who has joined us after service in West would like to thank the following members for Africa. their hard work in making such a success of the occasion, Cpl. Smith, L/Cpl. Slater, L/Cpl. Lewis, ‘7T COMPANY Cpl. Crawshaw, L/Cpl. Allsopp and the R.A.P.C. Life has been relatively uneventful during the last N.C.O.s, with a special word of thanks for the cooks who provided a splendid buffet. three months. We moved into winter quarters at Norton Manor Camp at the end of September, The Regimental dance band kept our feet tapping occupying the accommodation vacated by the Band all the evening. Our President, Cpl. Smith, pre­ who returned to Watchet. This period of splendid sented a bouquet to Mrs. G. V. Martin on behalf isolation ends in early February when the run-down of the members. of National Servicemen makes it possible to fit the THE ASSOCIATION OF SERVICE NEWSPAPERS ADVERTISEMENT PAGES. 47/68 JERMYN STREET, ST. JAMES’S, S.W.l. TEL. WHITEHALL 2504 For perfect results- be sure to use fife NEW! hft Appointment to Her Maje*ty The Queen Gin Distiller* Hoalk't Diitilleriet Limited

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SUPPLEMENT No. 2— PAGE TWO Printed in Great Britain THE POACHER 13 whole Battalion into Deniford Camp. Our hosts result of this War Office experiment we never see at Norton Manor, 8 Training Battalion, R.E.M.E., P.O.M. or soap powder (I think they call it have made our stay with them most enjoyable and macaroni cheese) again in our 22 years Regular we shall be sorry to leave. The gay nights ap the Service. One might have said the same about hard social centre will probably be missed by more than tack biscuits, but as they have been in vogue since one member of the company. Marlborough’s day, there is no reason why they The annual rifle and L.M .G . classification was should change in 1960. fired at Willsworthy during November. The new During their brief stay at Watchet the com­ classification course for the S.L.R. is considerably pany produced a team of novice boxers. They put easier than the previous one, with over half the up a quite excellent effort considering the short rounds fired at figure targets at one hundred yards time, and are to be congratulated on their plucky or under. The easier course, combined with hard performance. The following represented the com­ work by N.C.O.S in running the company through pany: 2/Lt. Isaacs, 2/Lt. Winkley, L/Cpl. I-ang- ten days pokey drill and dry shed training, enabled ham, L/Cpl. Perkins, Ptes. Gendle, Copland, Upton, 85 per cent, of the company to classify as marks­ Bannister, Matthews and Sanderson. men and the remainder as first-class shots. Results In early November the company moved to Mil- on the L.M.G. were lower with 57 per cent, marks­ lom in Cumberland for a fortnights’ Civil Defence men and the remainder also first-class shots. 2/Lt. training. The routes selected by British Railways James was unfortunate enough to fall from the and “Q ” Movements (that poor unhappy body of parapet into the butts half-way through this period scapegoats) was nothing short of a masterpiece. and broke his leg. He is still in plaster but hopes Taunton-Paddington-by underground to St. Pan- to be able to take a bath any day now. ras-Carlisle-Millom. The straight journey, Taun- Before going on Christmas leave the company ton-Millom was ruled out as being too easy, and won both the novices’ boxing competition and the therefore bad training for officers in charge of large inter-company cross-country, the only two com­ bodies of soldiers. Surprisingly enough nobody petitions so far held. Of the company boxers, Ptes. dropped off in London or got his kit bag (and suit­ Milkins, Rushby, Wood and Kent subsequently case) jammed in an escalator, and we all arrived gained places in the Battalion novices’ team while bright and cheerful at Millom after a round trip of 2/Lt. Denton, L/Cpls. Cooledge and Purple and Britain lasting 20 hours. All at Government ex­ Ptes. Jamieson, Price and Kerfoot are now training pense, too. in the Battalion cross-country team. The Civil Defence Training was worthwhile and The company has not lost many men since Sep­ instructive and “C ” Company should now be tember but another major reorganisation is about to capable of treating themselves or anybody else for take place with the bringing forward of National shock, tying every conceivable knot and lashing Service Release. By the end of March, 51 National except a granny, and lowering stretcher casualties Servicemen out of 73 will have left and the com­ from a six-storey building without causing instant pany will have reorganised on an almost all-regular death. Besides training during the week, at the basis. week-end 45 “Volunteers” set out to dimb Scafell We wish L/Cpl. Cooledge, Ptes. Clark 50, Taylor Pike with the Company Commander, but not the 41, Loveder, Smith 239, Sanchez, and Nicholls the same number reached the top. The remainder took best of luck on their return to civilian life and a look at the I-ake District and beyond from Black congratulate Lt. White, Cpl. Huddleston and Pte. Combe, an equally enthralling summit. Marren on their recent marriages. Millom was followed by a long week-end on leave and the company returned on November 23rd in “C ” COMPANY time to move to Okehampton the same day for the In early October the company of a hundred annual range classification. While at Okehampton strong spent a hard but worthwhile fortnight train­ on one of the non-firing days, we overcame the ing, and testing the new rations at Castlemartin. hurdle of several of our physical efficiency tests. Every day on top of his particular military tasks, On our return most of these were completed, and which were considerable, each man had to com­ we also carried out platoon map reading exercises plete a yellow form giving his personal views on and sections tackled the assault course. However, the meals he had eaten that day. As, almost in­ duty company was soon with us again, and together variably the forms were issued (Tactically!) in with potato picking and flood relief our time was pouring rain and the middle of the night, it is to fully occupied on matters other than training. The everybody’s credit that they were handed back to farmers may have been sorry when December 16th the War Office Research Team legibly and correctly arrived, but there was considerable excitement in completed the following morning. There wasn’t the company as we all made off in our different even a suggestion to the team that the paper could directions for Christmas leave. have been put to some other use. The sharp end of the company should, and probably did, consider themselves lucky to get three cube meals a day. It SUPPORT COMPANY was no easy task for the Second-in-Command to By the time these notes are in print Support locate the hub in the centre of a wood, miles off Company will have ceased to exist. For many it any road on a pitch black night. And, of course, will be a sad day. Support Company has always no lights were used. We all only pray that as a regarded itself as a Corps d’F.lite, with more than its 14 THE POACHER fair share of Regulars, far less than a fair propor­ of going to press we are busily running a cadre to tion of “hard cases” and, we think, most of the train new blood. talent of the Battalion. Virtue is, however, not without reward, and the skimmed milk of the SIGNAL PLATOON Rifle Companies will be enriched by the double Since our last contribution the Signal Platoon cream of both the 3-in. Mortar and A/Tk. Platoons. has taken part in exercises at Castlemartin, and are The Assault Pioneers transfer to H.Q. Company at present half-way through a cadre for wireless to join their domestic brethren, while the exact operators. destination of the M.M .G. Platoon is still uncertain. Castlemartin was great fun, even though the Our “Swan Song” took the form of two cadres, weather was bad at times. All wireless operators an A/Tic. cadre run by Lt. P. W. Edwards and a took part and the platoon also established a link 3-in. Mortar cadre run by Sgt. McColgan. We with Watchet by skywave, run by Sgt. Smith and trust that the students will maintain the high Misseldine at Watchet, and by Cpl. Robinson and standards set by their instructors. L/Cpl. Cobb at Castlemartin. It was admitted that Noteworthy among many National Servicemen to the wireless worked better to Watchet than the leave the Company and the Army is our Company telephone. Clerk, Pte. Byron, who has served the Company Since returning, the platoon have been attached to very well. We wish him every success. Rifle Companies in order to classify on both S.L.R. and L.M.G., whilst the R.S.O. and the N.C.O. M.M.Q. PLATOON instructors have been drilling voice procedure and We must firstly say goodbye to Lt. J. Robinette teaching the wireless set 62 to a cadre of 20. The who is going to the “Dark Continent” to serve with results to date are very promising and we are hoping the Royal Nigerian Army. We wish him and his that the platoon will be well up to standard by the family every success in the future. time the Battalion moves to Scotland on training. The platoon have gathered again after an enjoy­ Recently we have said goodbye to two regular able Christmas leave and have launched themselves soldiers who have served with the Signal Platoon “with much gusto” into the training courses which for many years. The first is Pte. Ayton, who left us seem to be sprouting everywhere. We congratulate whilst we were at Castlemartin; not one of the L/Cpl. Lawe on his promotion to L/Cpl. and hope most outstanding operators, he did, however, on he will go on to greater things in the future. We that occasion send a perfect message of farewell also congratulate Pte. Marsden on his marriage. We over the wireless to us. We are very sorry to lose say goodbye to Ptes. Farr, Mourton, Lawrence, him. The other great loss is S/Sgt. Thompson who Kilburn and Wootton and wish them every success has left to take up a recruiting post in Northamp­ in civilian life. ton. He has been in the Signal Platoon for a great many years and we shall miss his cheery approach A/TK. PLATOON to all problems. The platoon would like to wish Since our last notes were written we have said him the best of luck in his new job. farewell to Ptes. Lamming, Turtle, Willerton, Tripp and Little. We wish them all fortune in their M.T. SECTION struggle for existence in the great outside. Now We have been spending most of our time prepar­ assembled, somewhat depleted, after our Christmas ing vehicles for inspection; the original Land Rovers leave, we are in the throes of a cadre. When these held by us were handed over to another unit, and notes appear we shall be scattered among the Rifle Austin quarter-tons received instead. Now we are Companies, regretfully since we were rather com­ again in possession of Land Rovers. One of our fortable as a platoon, but nevertheless curious to see members is at present in hospital owing to a crash how the new system works. on a civilian motor-cycle— we wish Pte. Howard a speedy recovery. MORTAR PLATOON Faces continue to change, new arrivals are too Since our last entry in the P o a c h e r our numbers numerous to mention individually but we hope that have become practically none existent. To the they enjoy their stay with us. Seventeen members ardours and worries of civilian life have gone Cpls. have left us since the last publication, notably Pte. Smith and Forskitt; L/Cpls. Atkinson and Hop­ Odlin, who for the last two years has been a reserve kins; and Ptes. Goodman, Stokes, Wright, Norden for the Division in the Army motor-cycle trials, and Scase. Only the ever-present regulars remain! and Pte. Shepherd, who is well remembered for his We also say goodbye to our Platoon Commander, expert use of the spray gun. We have entered teams Lt. C. P. Dollery, who has left to try his luck in in several motor-cycle trials, but unfortunately we Training Company, and we welcome Lt. P. D. have not gained any trophies. We will, however, Taunton to the platoon and wish him every success continue our efforts. on his course at Netheravon. Sgt. Peacock ably filled the chair for two months As always we came through the “Admin.” with whilst the M.T.O. attempted to obtain recruits flying colours but not without the usual last minute and improve his knowledge on the mysteries of flap. We returned to Okehampton in November to Messing. Many smiling faces are to be seen since fire the annual range course and our shooting, al­ the notification that dates of N.S. releases are to though not brilliant, was satisfactory. At the time be brought forward. THE POACHER 15

We have a certain Sergeant who states he would We must thank the many officials, especially those not have applied for redundancy had he known of from other units, for giving up their time in help­ the unit’s impending move, maybe with the cash ing to run such an efficient competition. grant he will take a holiday and visit us. Shortly afterwards, on November 2nd, we were Congratulations to the following on safe driving faced with the semi-final of the South-West District awards: Gpl. Cooper, five-year medal; Pte. Dur­ inter-Unit novices’ boxing competition against 8 ham, two-year diploma; L/Cpl. Motley, Ptes. Bates, Trg. Bn., R.E.M.E. 8 Trg. Bn. produced a most White, Blanchard, Robins and Downing, one-year efficient-looking team of much more experienced diplomas. A certain Corporal lost his chance of an boxers, and it was no disgrace to lose by 16 pts. to award in the latter end of 1960 and had to forfeit 11. Our only winners were Pte. Holmes and L/Cpl. £3 10s. Od. Percival, while Pte. Rushby won a special heavy­ weight contest outside the competition. REGIMENTAL HAND Our most important date since the last |Ournal WIVES' ASSOCIATION notes was November 8th, when we were inspected Since the last notes some 30 of the wives have in every aspect of our work by the Inspector of learned how to set about keeping our families away Army Bands, and the Chief Instructor, Kneller from radio-active dust after an atom bomb attack. Hall. We received a “Good” grading, and went off We had this talk on Civil Defence at our November to Lincolnshire the next day for a two weeks re­ wives’ club meeting. In December we were sorry cruiting tour. to have to say goodbye to Mrs. Martin. On behalf In accordance with the plan to reduce the Band of all the wives Mrs. Drew presented Mrs. Martin to a figure nearer to the permitted establishment, with a pigskin jewel case, and a scroll of signatures. five members have been transferred to other bands. The presentation rounded olf a very pleasant even­ Sgt. Bett transferred to R.H.M.E.; Bdsm. Arnott ing as Mr. Goddard, hairdresser from Minehead, to The Royal West Kents, Bdsm. Candler to The gave a very- interesting talk on the care of the hair, Royal Tank Regiment in B.A.O.R.; Bdsm. Moralet and he and his wife also gave a demonstration of to The Royal Engineers at Aldershot; and Bdsm. Old Time Dancing. Saitta to The Welch Regiment. On December P th we had a bus trip to Bristol A very successful party was held at the London where the bright lights of large department stores Inn, Watchet, on December 15th, at which our made a welcome change from the damp Somerset guests were Major and Mrs. R. Chambers and countryside. It is noteworthy that three husbands R.S.M. and Mrs. R. Bayliss. braved this shopping spree!

DRUMS Since Amalgamation the strength of the Corps has steadily decreased and at present we number 35. In July the Corps took part in the Bath United Service Tattoo and earned many congratulations. A visit to Bury-St.-Edmunds in August for an inter­ services recruiting drive was enjoyed by everyone, in spite of the very bad weather, which cancelled the Beating of Retreat. Okehampton was a pleasant break from drumming and the training organised by Maintain your Training Company was great fun. On December 7th we held our Christmas social which was most service to successful. I.t.-Col. Martin attended and we wish him success in his new appointment. Soon all the National Servicemen will have de­ Queen and Country parted for “civvy street”. To them we say thank you for their services and wish them every success in the future. Finally, congratulations to Cpl in civilian life Scotnev on his promotion to Sergeant. Join the British Legion BOXING The inter-Company novices’ competition was * held on October 19th, 20th and 21st, 1960, in the gym. There was an almost embarrassingly large The Legion co-operates with your regi­ entry’, and many boxers had to fight twice in one day. The standard was, as usual, very mixed, but mental association and speaks for all even in those bouts where skill was lacking, courage ex-service men and women was not. The result was a win by “B” Company from “C ” Company, but what is perhap> more sig­ BRITISH LEGION, 49 PALL MALL. S.W.l nificant in this supposedly decadent age is that so many volunteers came forward to “have a go.” Territorial Army

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(jeneral frigate further out to sea. We as a Bn. discovered The reorganisation of the T.A. is now common that we have a lot to learn about patrolling. It is knowledge and the 4/6th Bn. R. Lincolns are in hoped to put this matter right in the current train­ no way affected by amalgamation. This is un­ ing year. doubtedly due to our considerable increase in strength over the past IX months. There is no Recruiting doubt also that should our strength ever fall below A steady intake of recruits has continued through­ 300 we shall be in grave danger of being disbanded out the winter months and the Bn. strength now or amalgamated. Apathy towards the constant prob­ stands at 455. Inevitably we are having to lose some lem of recruiting must be fully guarded against. of the older men who stood by the T.A. in the The annual administrative inspection was held difficult post-war years. In this category we have during the week-end December 10th and 11th. recently lost Sgt. Hobday, Cpl. Hibbett, I./Cpls. The report, a very favourable one indeed, has just Cross and Bell. During the past 12 months 33 been received. The Bn. welcomes R.S.M. Swift from members of the Bn. have joined the regular services, the 1st Bn. and at the same time bids farewell to ten of these to the East Anglian Regiment. One of R.S.M. Cressey after 26 years’ service. We wish these, O/Cadet Jacques, formerly of the Intelligence him well. We hope to welcome him back, however, Section, shortly hopes to be commissioned into our as C.S.M. “C” Coy.! 1st Bn. from Mons O.C.S. Training Now we are clear of the Bn. C D . training year •lA” COMPANY we have reverted largely to infantry training coys, A number of changes have taken place within the concentrating largely on recruit basic training Company during the past three months. After during drill evenings and weekends. Progressive almost nine years’ service with the T.A. our Com­ programmes cater for the trained soldiers, cooks, pany Commander, Capt. T. N. Hart, has trans­ Signals, Intelligence, Regimental Police and Sp. ferred to the Reserve. In his place we welcome Platoon. Weekend cadres will continue until early Major A J Sudlow who has transferred to the spring. Regiment from the 5th Bn. The Royal Leicestershire Exercise ‘"Angry Poacher" Regiment, where he was Second in Command. We This was held in late October in Sherwood are also sorry to hear that I t. J. F. Swallow, Forest with 10 Para, under Lt.-Col. G. C. A. Platoon Commander at Bourne, is transferring to Gilbert, M.C., formerly of the Royal Lincolns, the Reserve owing to pressure of business. Recruit­ ('apt. Peter Field and Capt. Mike Rushby, both ing h a s been going along very well especially at former officers of our 1st Bn. were also on the enemy Spalding where we have had seven recruits in two side. R.S.M. Swift opened his innings in the Bn. months, most of them ex-Servicemen. On Decem­ by being captured, what was worse he allowed the ber 22nd the T.A. Centre at Spalding received a Training Major’s champ to be taken also. This visit from the Press who gave us a very good vehicle with a 10 Para crew disguised as R. Lin­ write-up in the Spalding Free Press. This, we hope, colns later did a tour of the Bn. and Coy. C.P.s. will increase recruiting still further. An angry Training Major retaliated by pinching At Stamford the Christmas festivities commenced Col. Gilbert’s Land Rover. The exercise which rather early in December as we were due to be ended by a number of most realistic dawn attacks “hosts” to the G.P.O. Parcels Depot from 14th to on Bn. H.Q. and two of the rifle coys, was a great 22nd. On December 3rd we held the children’s success. We hope to meet the same enemy again party which was presided over by our old friend in the new training year. Mr. George Tee as Father Christmas. In spite of the heavy rain some 30 children of all ages attended. Exercise Escapade II After playing a number of games they all sat down This wa.s a large scale escape and evasion exer­ to a wonderful tea. F.ach child received a present cise in which the Bn., with units under command, and went away with their faith in Father Christmas was made responsible for a larger sector of East renewed for the coming season. In the evening Lincolnshire. The enemy were Royal Marine S.B.S., about 60 members, wives and guests sat down to a 23 S.A.S. and R.A.F. aircrew. R.A.F. launches most excellent Christmas dinner served bv candle­ ferried escapees from S.B.S. folboats to a R.N. light. After dinner I.t. P. M . Merrikin, on behalf THE POACHER V

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GRENSON LTD. RUSHDEN MAKERS OF GOOD FOOTWEAR FOR NEARLY A CENTURY THE POACHER 17 of the Company, presented a silver candlebra to Church, universally known as the “Stump”. The Capt. T. N. Hart on his retirement. A social fol­ Regimental Colours were on parade and the new lowed and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. members of the Company appreciated being on the On the Sunday morning we held our annual parade and seeing the Colours marched up to the Christmas .22 shoot. Alter numerous novelty shoots, altar. for which almost everyone got a prize, we shot off December saw a great deal of preparation in for the Hart .22 Cup. At the end of the first round readiness for the annual administrative in.spection. there were four “possibles”, C.S.M. Downes, C/Sgt. The Brigade Commander visited the Company on Seamer, Sgt. Barsby and Pte. Richardson. These Sunday, December 11th, and found the full Com­ four shot again in an atmosphere that can be de­ pany on parade and training in full swing. The scribed as “electric”. It was a very close match Company signallers, under Sgt. Gant, had estab­ with Sgl. Barsby winning with another “possible”. lished an outstation some 15 miles from the drill Our thanks to C.S.M. Downes, C/Sgt. Seamer, hall and were conducting a signal procedure exer­ I,/Cpl. Joyce, Ptes. Blades and Tibbott and all the cise. Sgt. Evans and Cpl. Cross were running a other members for their hard work put in to make weapon training circus, whilst Sgt. Major Reeve the children’s party and the dinner the successes had the Coy. cooks studying the theoretical aspects they were. of the production of “all in stew” . Not to he out­ It was with deep regret that we learned of the done the rapidly growing Coy. Section of the Regi­ death, shortly before Christmas, of our old mental Band, under L/Cpl. Fuller, were playing C.Q.M.S., C/Sgt. “N ip” Shipley who, although an unidentified overture in the background. forced to retire from the T.A. due to ill-health, Christmas activities followed close on the heels still kept in touch through the Club at Spalding of the administrative inspection and were most suc­ where he could be found on any drill night. Many cessful. The Company Christmas .22 shoot was of the Regiment will remember “Nip" who had won jointly by Sgt. Couldstone and Pte. Scales. 39 years’ T.A. service. Our deepest sympathy is The children’s party, organised by Sgt. Evans and extended to his widow and family. Sgr. Whitefield, catered for some 50 children and they all had a fine meal and took home a present "li" COMPANY each. Our thanks go out to Santa Claus (C/Sgt. Bearing in mind the time of the year, this lias Flett) and L/Cpl. Hardy who provided a film show. been a period of steady activity in the Company. We have had a considerable number of young re­ “D " COM PAN Y cruits with no previous military experience and we Since last October, we have only supplied one are working to a progressive training programme further candidate, Pte. Metcalfe, to the Regular designed to give these recruits a sound basic train­ Army; this is most unusual for this Companv who ing. In particular, the Sleaford detachment has usually manage to supply two or three a quarter. flourished and their keenness has set a high standard. Pte. Metcalfe who has been with us now for some The Company took part in the Bn. exercise in the two years, won the prize for the best all-round Dukeries training area in the autumn in which they recruit at camp for 1960, and we wish him luck in were involved in a successful and exciting fighting his new sphere. Happily recruiting during this patrol. We also took part in the Bn. exercise “Es­ period has exceeded our losses, five more recruits capade” in which several of the young recruits have joined usr Congratulations to Cpl. Hiles, Mounted themselves well. D.S.M ., on the well-earned award of a l ord We were well represented in the Bn. team in the Lieutenant’s Certificate. Cpl. Hiles has more than Brigade inter-Bn. competition at Beckingham. Cpl. earned this award as he has always been a most Thompson was a Section Commander in the win­ conscientious N.C.O. and is first-class value in ning rifle platoon. Remembrance Sunday was helping the training of young recruits. marked by a Bn. parade at Boston with the Band We have hid several interesting exercises. The and Drums. It was an impressive parade under first was “Angry Poacher” against the 10th Para­ the Commanding Officer. chute Battalion from London and although the We have suffered a handicap in that C.S.M. Company captured the opposing C.O.’s jeep, their Johnson sustained an accident at work. Happily position was so well camouflaged and defended he is now well on the way to recovery and we look that the enemy finally failed to put in an attack forward to his full participation in Company affairs against it. The second exercise “Escape and shortly. Evasion” with the R A F., took place in the Louth/ Horncastle area and “D ” Company group were in “C” COMPANY the area where not much enemy activity took place. The last quarter of 1960 was monopolised by However quite a lot of useful lessons were learned. two main events— the annual administrative inspec­ At Christmas the three main events took place tion and the Company Christmas activities. How­ as usual. First the annual prize shoot for which ever these apart, there was still a great deal of work 60 prizes were given by local business men and to be done and much of our work involved prepara­ friends of the Company. The winners were C.S.M. tion for ceremonial duties. Early in December the Ventress and Pte. Slee and both gained a “possible” ; majority of the Company motored down to Boston these were the only two “possibles” obtained this to join the Bn. Armistice Parade. The Service of year. The annual children’s party took place on the Remembrance was held in the very beautiful Parish Friday before Christmas and after tea the usual 18 THE POACHER film show was followed by a visit from Father they will have a long and happy stay with us. We Christmas and all children were given a present. are sorry to lose R.S.M. Cressey who returned early Father Christmas was admirably carried out again in 1961 to civilian life after 26 years’ service, and in by C.S.M. Ingall and C.S.M. Ventress was in his place we welcome R.S.M. Swift. The Company charge of the films. The object of the exercise was continues to contribute to all Battalion activities. to make every child sick, after leaving the Drill Hall We took part in the Bn. exercise with 10 Parachute and judging by the amount of sweets, ice cream and Bn. (T.A.) on the Proteus training area, where many lemonade that was consumed we hope this was useful lessons were learnt; the Signal Platoon achieved. Finally the annual ball on New Year’s especially realised how vulnerable line can be against Eve. Although having to finish early this was once sabotage. The Band and Drums took part in the more a great success. All tickets had been sold Brigade competition, but could do no better than weeks before the event and the usual carnival spirit come second. The Drums have lost quite a lot of prevailed, and we were pleased to have as our guests, stalwarts and we were weaker on the ground than Air Commodore Pritchett and Major Peter Walter, in previous years; however, active recruiting is M.B.E., M.C. taking place to remedy the situation. The Band and Drums also played for the O.C.A. church SUPPORT COMPANY parade at Boston and the Remembrance Sunday, The past few months have provided good oppor­ where the parade was also at Boston. This year tunities for the waterproof qualities of boots and there was no parade for the Brigade Commander’s groundsheets to be tested. There is no better place inspection. Instead he visited the Company carrying than Sherwood Forest for this to be done. In late out training at Broadgate and appeared satisfied October the Company joined the rest of the Battalion with our training and administration. Credit is due in a friendly but at the same time most realistic to C.S.M. Esberger, C/Sgt. Plumley, Sgt. Mellers, battle against 10th Para. Bn. (T.A.). Robin Hood Cpl. Chapman and Pte. Hodson who put in a could not possibly have imagined such activities so tremendous amount of hard work preparing for the close to his headquarters, but at least he would inspection. As mentioned earlier in these notes we have seen that a high proportion of the contestants have now a complete Provost Section, under Sgt. were the right type for his sort of organisation. Tanser. This addition to the Company is very More recently in January, the Company took welcomed as we have been without a Provost Section part in the Battalion exercise “Escapade II”. During for many years and the experience of R.M.P. train­ the weekend January 7th and 8th, the Assault ing will be invaluable. Pioneer Platoon returned to one of their favourite Another welcome department which is about to haunts around Major Kine’s farm near Horncastle expand is the Officers’ Mess staff. We will shortly and carried out a number of demolitions. have a staff of four privates living in Lincoln, From all reports it seems that the Brigadier’s which will ensure the smooth maintenance of the annual inspection went well within the Company. Mess throughout the year. We all appreciate the tremendous amount of work The Lincoln Companies Christmas children’s put into this each year by the administrative sections party was held on December 22nd. C/Sgt. Toyne of Company and Platoon Headquarters. Ptes. again worked very hard with the organisation and Williamson and lennings have recently joined the Mrs. Clarke had the task of selecting over 100 Company and in making them welcome we have to presents. Tea was followed by games and the say farewell to Cpl. Dolby and L/Cpl. Seaman, Cpl. arrival of Father Christmas (Sgt. Mellers) with Seaman has joined the Artillery, Regular Army, presents for all. and takes our very best wishes with him. W'e congratulate: The Commanding Officer and The Joint Broadgate Companies Christmas party Sgt. Scotney on their awards of the Lord Lieu­ for the children was most enjoyable as usual. About tenant’s Certificate, the Padre on his promotion to 130 children were entertained, leaving very little Major, I.t. Colvin on his promotion to Captain, food for Father Christmas’ supper after they had C.S.M. Lowery on the first clasp to his T.E.M., gone. Sgt. Scotney on his award of the T.F..M., Cpl. We believe that the reorganisation of the T.A. will Turrell on his promotion to A/Sgt. and Cpl. have begun to take effect when our next notes are Chapman on his promotion to Corporal. written. Too soon will the Company be split to form the Support Platoons of the Rifle Companies, but we hope that the members of the Company will continue to be centered on the Broadgate Drill Hall for some time to come. Have you changed H.Q. COMPANY We welcome to the Company Ptes. Gregory, your Address ? 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Motor Cycle Trials. Pte. Odlin, M.T., in training. 2 Flood Relief. Admiring on sandbag wall. 3— Exercise “ Hard-Tack.” The river crossing another way of avoiding wet feet. 4 Corporals' Club. CpI. Smith presents a bouquet to Mrs. G. V. Martin at the Corporals’ Club Dinner IV

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A group of diners at the New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance, the first Social event organised by Support Company at its new T.A. Centre at Huntingdon

5th Battalion Football Team. Winners of East Anglian District Gup Back row: Capt. J. G. Hogg, Sgt. S. Shailes, Pte. T. Kennedy. Cpl. B. A. Wilson, Sgt. B. S. F. Jackson, Pte. J. McCafferty, Cpl. A. Horncastle Front row: Pte. A. G. G. Benns, Pte. J. Taylor, L/Cpl. H. E. Roberts, Pte. J. Noble, L Cpl. D. R. Shortland 5th BATTALION (T.A.)

I Angie vie»* of entrance 10 the New T.A. Centre at Huntingdon. The white plaque is ihe Regimental Badge carted in stone. 2— The Commanding Officer, Lt.-C'ol. G. A. C. Danby, explains a point on the Vickers Machine Gun to the Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon, second and third from right, and the Mayoress of Godmanchester. Also pictured here are ('apt. P. Bryant, Sgt. J. Jeffery (P.S.I.), Sgt. W. Holland, Sgt. J. W. C'apstafT and Pte. J. hlmers. Photo: Argus Studios. 3—Civic guests at the opening of the Huntingdon T.A. Centre. Left to right: Major H. H. Pallash; Mr. C. B. Harwood; Mr. C. K. T. I^es; The Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon, Councillor and Mrs. Smith; The Mayoress of Godmanchester, Mrs. A. S. Pettit and the Commanding Officer, Lt.-Col. G. A. C. Danby. M.B.K. 4— Inspection by Mayor of Peterborough, 23rd October. 1960. • R ” BATTERY, 438 L.A.A. REGIMENT, R.A. (T.A.)

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Reorganisation of the Territorial Army serving members of the 5th Battalion present and it is to be hoped that more will come along next Impending re-organisations are always worrying year. The majority of those present were the older but the recent one, probably the most drastic for members of the 5th Battalion. Many friendships the T.A. since 1937 when most counties had one were renewed and old battles fought again. of their two infantry- battalions converted to R.A. The Commanding Officer, Lt.-Col. G. A. C. or R.E., has luckily been kind to the 5th Battalion. Dauby, M.B.F.., during his speech gave an outline The fundamental change is that “R” (Northamp­ of the Battalion’s activities and achievements for tonshire Regt.) Btv. of 438 I-.A.A., R.A. (T.A.) I960. The shooting teams continue to do very well ceases to be an R.A. unit and amalgamates with the and the Band and Drums have had a very good 5th Battalion to form the 4th/5th Bn. Northampton­ year. In closing he said how pleased he was to see shire Regiment (T.A.). We sympathise with those in so many present and hoped for a larger gathering “R” Bty. in losing their Gunner status but if a next year. change had to be made few will disagree that it is only right that the originators of the old 4th Bat­ F r e e d o m o f t h e C it y P a ra d e talion should be given the opportunity of resurrect­ On Sunday, October 23rd, the Battalion held ing their old unit. It is most gratifying that 93 their Annual Freedom of the City Parade, on the officers and other ranks in “R ” Bty. have elected to Embankment. There were 150 soldiers on parade take this opportunity. with the Colours and Band and Drums. The On amalgamation the 4th/5th will adopt the new Colours were carried by I.t. T. C. G. Branch and establishment for an infantry battalion. In this I.t. R. Pearce. establishment Support Company vanishes and the Before the Mayor arrived, the Colonel of the support weapons are decentralised to form a fourth Regiment presented Territorial Decorations to platoon in each of the four rifle companies. The Major G. Foster and Capt. T. Agutter and Fifi- future layout of the Battalion will be: — ciency Medals to C.S.M. Moloney, Sgt. Ellis and Bn. H.Q. and H.Q. Coy.— Peterborough with a ex-C.S.M. Smith. detachment at Oundle. A general salute welcomed the Mayor of Peter­ “A” Coy.— Northampton. borough (Councillor 1. A. Savage), who then carried “B” Coy.—Corby with a detachment at Kettering. out the inspection. The Battalion then marched up “C” Coy.— Wellingborough with a detachment at Bridge Street with bayonets fixed, Colours flying Rushden. and the Rand playing. The salute was taken by the “D ” Coy.— Huntingdon. Mayor on the steps of the Town Hall. The strength, including “R ” Btv., will be about After the parade the officers entertained the 450. Mayor and past officers of the Regiment and their Perhaps the most satisfactory aspect of the re­ wives in the Officers’ Mess. organisation is that Northamptonshire and Hunt­ ingdonshire continue to retain, in name and reality, OFFICERS' MESS their County T.A. Battalion and all ranks of the After the Freedom of the City Parade on October 4th./5th will be determined that it will be one that 23rd, the officers entertained the Mayor and will continue the very fine traditions and past Mayoress of Peterborough, and past officers and their histories of both the old 4th and 5th Battalions. wives with pre-lunch drinks in the Mess, this being followed by a buffet lunch in the lecture room. The 5th BATTALION REUNION, 1960 silver and Colours were on show and the waiters The reunion dinner was held at London Road were supplied by Corby under the strict super­ Drill Hall, on October 22nd, 1960, over 250 vision of Sgt. Segasby. attended. On Saturday, November 26th, a dinner was held The Colonel of the Regiment was present, also in the Mess to say goodbye to Capt. J. B. Akehurst, the Mayor of Peterborough and the Mayor of w'ho was leaving for the Staff College, and we all Huntingdon. It is with pleasure that we record the wish him the best of luck. Major Foster in his fact that there were four previous Commanding speech thanked Capt. Akehurst for all he had done Officers of the 5th Battalion present, namely: Col. for the Battalion and presented him with the tradi­ G. A. Anstee, C.B.F.., M.C., D.I... J.P., Lt.-Col. tional tankard. He said that a number of people L. N. Quash, M.C., T.D., I.t.-Col. F. R. Wilford, thought that he had earned more than just the and Col. J. C. Denny, O.B.E., M.C. tankard, and that with all the work in front of him Telegrams were received from The Colonel-in- at the Staff College he might find another present Chief, General G. St. G. Robinson, C.B., D.S.O., of use. He then presented him with a brief case. M.C., and from all ranks of the 1st Bn. The 2nd Capt. Akehurst replied and presented to the East Anglian Regiment (Duchess of Gloucester’s Officers’ Mess a seating plan case. Own Royal Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire). On the occasion of the disbandment of 162 It was good to see that there were some younger Brigade, a dinner was held on December 3rd. 1960, 20 THE POACHER for all officers oi ihis Brigade, in the T.A. Centre Barrick of 2 platoon, the competition moved to at W are. Ten of our officers were present. Our quite an exciting climax. Sgt. Freeman’s No. 2 Colours and a sprinkling of our .silver were on show. platoon proved to be the ultimate winners— con­ gratulations. The year ended on quite a festive note, a Christ­ s !-:r (,/:.!NTS’ m u s s mas party being held where we all brought our W e rounded up the last quarter of the year in wives and girl friends, and had a very enjoyable grand style, with the most notable event being Lhe time. A word of thanks must be made here to Mr. annual mess dinner and dunce. It was held in the and Mrs. Cross who very kindly supplied us with Sergeants’ Mess at London Road, Peterborough, an immense array of food and drink at their pub, when over 45 members and their ladies were present. which we think really contributed to the success of Our guests were Capt. and Mrs. J. B. Akehurst, the party. There was, however, a rather sad note and Major and Mrs. A. A. Pilgrim. We had a first- that night for we all took the opportunity of saving class dinner, and dancing went on until the early “au revoir” to Capt. and Mrs. Hodgson who were hours. It was indeed a most successful evening and leaving after a somewhat short but crowded and a good time was had by all. very appreciated stay with the company. Everyone T he Mess was well represented at Bisley in July in the company joins in wishing Capt. and Mrs. and we congratulate C.S.M. Fred Beales and Sgt. Hodgson the very best of luck. At least they are Torn Kilty on their very fine effort in winning taking a constant reminder of the company away the Cambridgeshire Challenge Cup. with them—an alarm clock and pint tankard. W ith the re-organisation of the Territorial Army Once again we extend a very warm invitation to we are looking forward to meeting W.O.s and any of the readers to join us at Clare Street on any Sergeants who will be joining us from “R” (North­ Tuesday or Thursday evening. amptonshire Regt.) Battery 438 L.A.A. Regiment, R.A. (T.A.), to them we extend a hearty welcome "li" COMPANY and hope that their stay with us will be a long and Our strength continues to increase, but again the happy one. increase of about 10 during the past six months Congratulations to Drum-Major Woods, Sgt. does not show the total number of comings and Fletcher and Sgt. Laxon on their promotions, we goings that have in fact taken place. hope to see plenty of them in the Mess and hope Our officer strength has been augmented by the that their stay with us will be a happy one. transfer of Lt. Crooke from T.A.R.O., and the W e are going to annual camp from April 29th commissioning of 2/Lt. Barthorpe into this unit. to M ay 13th, at Fpsom. We shall be at full strength 2/Lt. Barthorpc is no stranger to us, as for the in the Mess, all past members will be most welcome past 12 months he has been O.C. of the Corby at anytime, do look in on us if you can. Grammar School C.C.F., and during this period Capt. J. R. Akehurst, the Adjutant, left the 5th relations between “B” Coy. and the C.C.F. have Battalion for Staff College on December 20th, 1960, been of the best. and we take this opportunity of thanking him for all We welcome Sgt. Muir from R.E.M.E. (A.R.R.), he has done for the Sergeants’ Mess. May we wish L/Cpl. Fordyce (on transfer from a Scottish T.A. him and Mrs. Akehurst the very best of good for­ unit), Pte. Barclay (on transfer from a local T.A. tune for the future. unit) and Ptes. Braines, Brown, G. R., Bryce, Byrne, Conybeare, Cranston, Creighton, Crawford, Demp­ ster, Gourlay, Hanvey, Fennel, Hackley, Morgan, “A” COMPANY Scaife, White, T. M., Ellis, Taylor and McPherson D uring the period of training from Camp to (as A.C.C. but permanently attached to this unit), Christmas we concentrated on a platoon competition all on enlistment. instigated by Capt. Hodgson which proved an un­ Of these who have left us during this period, qualified success. Marks were awarded for the Ptes. Davidson, McIntosh, Mathers and Proctor, attendance, wearing of uniform, .22 shooting results, having acquired the feel of khaki, have all pro­ drill, turnout, recruiting and results of indoor foot­ gressed into the Regular Army. We are very pleased ball and shinty matches, all of which produced an that Pts. Mathers and Proctor have joined 2nd air of purpose within the company. The popularity East Anglian Regiment— the first from this com­ of the competition was proved by an attendance pany to do so. We wish them all well in their new figure of nearly 60 per cent on drill nights during career. Cpl. I^wrence and Pte. Smedlev for per­ the competition. The whole competition finished on sonal reasons were not able to sign on again with us. a company weekend training in December. On this We wish to thank them for the work they put in to weekend all three platoons were set tasks to com­ the company whilst they were with us. plete, such as maintaining a guard on the armoury, We offer our congratulations to C/Sgt. Gayne the setting up of a first aid room, the observing and on his promotion to W .O .ll and we send our best making a report of activities at various points in wishes to Cpl. Wilson and Ptes. Broxton, Helps Northampton, drawing a map of the Town Hall, and Cranston on their marriages. proving a visit to the centre of England, a trip on Since camp our training has been pretty full and an underground railway, etc. All these tasks were to varied, augmenting and consolidating lessons learned be organised within the platoon itself. Due to at camp, and the gradual introduction of Civil valiant work by Cpl. Denton of 1 platoon and Pte. Defence training. During this period, our “Q” THE POA C HER

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Centre at Huntingdon club outing in August, to the sea; a couple of full Doubtless the most important event in our calen­ scale socials, and numerous impromptu socials dur­ dar since the last issue of the Journal has been the ing the Christmas and New Year periods. On opening of Phase I of our new T.A. Centre, which January 14th we held our children’s party, when took place on the evening of Tuesday, December about 200 children were let loose in the T.A.C. 13th, 1960. Civic guests for the evening were Thanks to the efforts of all helpers some kind of the Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon, Council­ order was maintained, and the T.A.C. is still lor and Mrs. C. G. Smith; the Mayoress of God- standing. manchester, Mrs. A. S. Pettit, the Deputy Town Finally, we must mention that, as a result of the Clerk of Godmanchester Mr. C. B. Harwood, to­ gether with Huntingdon Borough Councillor, Mr. reorganisation of the T.A., it is almost certain that members of “R” Battery in Kettering will be C. F.. T. Lees. On arrival at the new building the transferring to us, and we shall be opening up in guests were met by Lt.-Col. G. A. C. Danby, and Kettering T.A.C. We assure them that they will Major H. H. Pallash. Also present were Capt. J. K. Parker (Adjutant), R.S.M. J. Driscoll and P.S.I. receive a hearty welcome from all members of the Corbei Highlanders. Sgt. J. Jeffery', who later conducted the party around the building. To mark this occasion a full page article and advertising feature was arranged “C ” COMPANY with the local Press. With the added facilities that The period just after our return from camp was this accommodation offers we cannot help but im­ marked by some quick comings and goings. We prove our position and Support Company looks to had hardly got back to Rushden when we discovered the future with absolute confidence. that two of us were so keen to get back into khaki that they had decided to join the Regular Army. Sgt. Dixon, our P S.I., helped to guide their feet G e n e r a l in the direction of the right Regiment. We had The semi-quiet period which always follows each only just made this loss to our strength good and annual camp has long since passed and training increased it slightly when one more member was is going on in earnest in preparation for our C.D. called up for National Service an decided the only camp this year. All kinds of people (mainly Senior thing to do was to sign on the dotted line. The N.C.O.s) have been tipped-off stretchers, allegedly result is that we say “au revoir and good luck” to by insecurely tied ropes, the lecture rooms on Cpl. Percival and Ptes. Bottoms and Jubh, and training nights frequently take on the atmosphere “welcome” to Ptes. Cook, Hoy, Hopkins, Jones, of some of the worst casualty clearing stations, and O’Connor and Smith, E. W. The Company Com­ all this to prepare for possibly worse to come during mander is now to be heard mumbling strange oaths this first C.D. camp in early May. about “viable Drill Hall strength” and “ regular Intermingled with this we still manage to main­ recruiting should count double.” tain our position in the Divisional and T.A.R.A. In between changing round military and social .22 shooting competitions, which have reached a activity has gone in much the same. We have con­ standard of organised perfection under the control tinued to be represented in the shooting team and of Capt. Peter Bryant. Pte. G. Beedie has recently to have taken our part in other battalion activities. attended a course in nuclear warfare at Winter- We were very well represented in the battalion bourne-Gunner and returns full of confidence in escape and evasion exercise even by new members the ability to keep us all free of contamination who had only just signed on and hadn’t been kitted should the occasion ever arise. out. Our cooks have done well too, winning the battalion cooks competition, for which we congratu­ late them, they have also started cooking hot dogs S o c ia l and coffee on drill nights which has proved very On New Year’s Eve the T.A. Centre came welcome. through a rigorous social baptism when we organ­ In the Drill Hall training continues along familiar ised our first dinner-dance to welcome the New lines onlv with more emphasis in Civil Defence, as Year. During the dinner Major Pallash presented this is our C D . training year. However, we do not medals to Sgt. T. Kiltv, Sgt. J. W. CapstafT, C/Sgt. neglect other aspects of training. Nor have we neg­ A. Fordham, Cpl. E. Twigden, I. Cpl. R. Adams lected social activities. and Pte. B. Britchford, the company’s winning We have had a companv dinner and ladies’ night team in the T.A.R.A. small bore championships, 22 THE POACHER completed during 1960. Much credit for the colour­ the relevent promotion to Sergeant. Congratula­ ful organisation of this event was due to the hard tions to him, also Cpl. Watts and L/Cpl. Railey on work and patient effort of Sgt. J. Jeffery (P.S.I.) their promotions, and also to L/Cpl. Bailey on his and a .small organising committee who made the engagement and to Pte. Benns on his forthcoming evening an occasion to he well remembered. marriage. We welcome two new members who have joined the section in recent months, Pte. Johnson trans­ O b i t u a r y ferred from the H.A.C. (Inf.) and Pte. Wayne trans­ It is with deep regret that we have to report ferred from R.A. the death of Lt. Roger Thackray who died on December 3rd, 196u, following an operation at Huntingdon County Hospital. He was 19 years of SIGNAL PLATOON age, and had recently joined Support Company after Since our last annual camp the platoon has been leaving Felstead School. He attended our training undergoing a period of consolidation. For the past whenever it was possible to spare the time from three years we have run cadres with a view' to pro­ his university studies and showed great enthusiasm viding trained operators in each company. Having in everything he undertook. It is truly sad that we now obtained these operators, training has been should lose him in such tragic circumstances. The arranged to increase their signal knowledge and funeral, which was attended by Lt.-Col. G. A. C. efficiency. One training weekend is held each month Danby and Major H. H. Pallash representing the and members of the platoon have found these week­ Regiment, took place at Great Stukelev (Hunting­ ends to be both interesting and enjoyable. don) Church on Wednesday, December 7th, I960. After more than three years as R.S.O., C^apt. J. Quash, to our our great regret, has found that OUNDLE DETACHMENT owing to increasing business commitments, and the With the accent on Civil Defence Training some considerable distance between his home at Sheffield members of the Detachment have been attending the and the platoon’s home at Oundle, he has had to local first aid classes mn by the St. John Ambulance resign from his post as Signal Officer. During the Brigade and they should he well qualified for their period he has commanded the platoon it has grown first aid commitments in camp this year. threefold, both in membership and ability. Capt. We welcome A. Underwood to the Detachment Quash’s term of office as R.S.O. will indeed he a and hope that he will enjoy his service, he is another model for all future holders of the appointment, a member for the M.T. Section and there are two or model which will prove most difficult to emulate. three others on the verge of joining so our recruit­ ing continues slowly but steadily along the right lines. We congratulate Sgt. Fletcher upon his pro­ HAND AND DRUMS Having completed a very successful summer motion, his work with the Signal Section is much season— playing nearly every weekend— we are now appreciated by all who visit u.,, and with morse the hard at practice for our winter concerts. order of the day, there is plenty of work to be done. We welcome Cpl. Pinchin upon his transfer to On November 23rd we arranged a social evening at London Road to present a clock to (’apt. J. B. us. He is settling down nicely and has a lot to Akehurst who has left us for Staff College. After offer. Another old friend returns to us in the form the presentation by C/Sgt. Gordon and a bouquet of F„ Glackin from “1?” Company, and with two to Mrs. Akehurst by D/M aj. P. Woods a grand cooks on our books we should do well on our small evening was rounded off by dances. exercises. December 11th saw us on the concert platform The success of the Battalion football team gives a at “F.lwes Hall.” As this is central we expected a great deal of satisfaction to all members and we good attendance but we were disappointed— we congratulate them upon their achievement this managed to hand over £13 to ‘The Mentally Handi­ season and wish them well in their remaining games. capped Children”, not as much as we expected, but it gave us the opportunity of playing in a first-class INTELLIGENCE SECTK >N concert in a good hall. The Intelligence Section has again had a varied On March 19th we were at “Wisbech College” programme of events during the past months, from and we had the B.B.C. team with us to give us an plotting the whereabouts of patrols and prisoners audition. So who knows one of these days you may taken during the recent exercise “Long Walk”, to have a Territorial band broadcasting? let’s hope it assisting the M.T. Section in their map reading is the 5th Band. An important day in our history tasks, both on M.T. weekends and in theory during will be April 23rd when the Mayor of Peterborough normal weekly training periods. hands over to the Corps of Drums a new Mace In preparation for camp, we are getting a presented by the citizens of Peterborough—what a thorough grounding in Civil Defence and first aid nice gesture— let’s hope we may remain worthy of procedure, which promises to he quite a variation this fine Mace in the future. from normal activities. 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SUPPLEMENT No. 2— PAGE FOUR Printed in Great Britain THE POACHER 23 band leader in Peterborough. I hope his stay will Regiment and have completed the full cycle. Un­ he long and happy and also hope that he will bring fortunately both are now retiring but theirs must a couple of his band along so we have a complete be a unique achievement which we are very proud dance band. to acknowledge. We take this opportunity of thanking the 1st Bn. So ends a further chapter in the history of the old The East Anglian Regiment for their 250 scores of 4th Battalion and the Gunner Regiments and per­ music. We never have below 27 for practise now— haps it will suffice to report the following comment it must be the new music! The Drums are also from Brig. G. E. C. Sikes, D.S.O., the Commander hard at it with six new marches in preparation for 42 A.G.R.A. (T.A.) on his last administrative in­ the drums competition. spection : We congratulate I./('.pi. Roberts of the Drums “Training—The unit did not fire their guns this for the part he played in the Divisional football year and went instead on a fortnight’s mobile I rain­ final won by 5th Battalion— his contribution was ing. This has proved an advantage, and I am satis­ four goals. fied that they are sufficiently flexible to take the change of role in their stride. Their training is always realistic and imaginative. Secondly, administration. I have always com­ mented on the uniformity of standard of this Regi­ ment, in spite of the widespread sub-units. This remains the case and I am aware of the work in­ volved in achieving this. Morale is high and a **11"' (Northamptonshire Regiment) measure of this is the fact that virtually all ranks (438 L.A .A . u«*sr<. It.A . (T .A .) are accepting their amalgamation with determination even with a measure of sadness. All aspects of R eorganisation o f T e r r it o r ia l A r m y administration were good and turn out and con­ With the general announcement that the Terri­ dition of guns in particular merit praise. torial Army was to be completely reorganised, it was Overall classification—very good.” anticipated that “R” Battery might well be faced We like to think this is a fitting tribute to the with a change of role. A large number of T.A. Commanding Officer and the Regiment. Gunner Regiments were nominated for amalgama­ tion into the new role of the Territorial Army and Administration Inspection 438 I..A.A. Regiment found themselves included in The annual inspection took place on November the list. 30th at Northampton. The equipment, stores and The initial reaction was one of some disappoint­ offices were inspected in the daytime and the Battery ment, particularly as it was felt that the Regiment paraded in the evening for inspection by the Com­ was functioning with more than a little success. mander 42 A.G.R.A., Brig. G. E. C. Sikes, D.S.O., The 1960 annual camp had proved this beyond any who then presented warrants to B.S.M.s Tebbutt shadow of doubt, but upon serious reflection and and Ballard, and cups to the winners of the annual after carefully studying the general facts and rifle competition. thoughts behind the national reorganisation, it was All aspects of the inspection were good and a lot quite apparent that the outline proposals were sound. of credit for the turn-out of the equipment, stores and M I. must go to the P.S.I., B.S.M. Cleary, As further details were made available the final the Nos. 1 and volunteers, proposals were received with pleasure, and it was A small informal social evening followed the formally announced on November 15th that “R” inspection and this was arranged by B.S.M. Tebbutt Battery would amalgamate with the 5th Battalion and Sgt. Butcher. The Northamptonshire Regiment to form the 4/5th Battalion The Northamptonshire Regiment (T.A.). T r a in in g “R” Battery will in effect amalgamate with “A” and With the knowledge that the Battery would be “C” Companies at Northampton and Welling- converted to Infantry, the training in the New Year horough respectively. has taken on a new aspect and we are grateful for It is therefore worthy of note that after some 23 the assistance readily given by Lt.-Col. Danby, years, “R” Battery is reverting to its old role of the M.B.F., and the P.S.I.’s of the 5th Battalion. A lot County Infantry. In 1937 the old 4th Battalion of ground will have to be covered in the shortest was converted from Infantry to Roval Engineers, possible time in order to reach a state of efficiency. and renamed 50th A.A. Battalion R.F.. (T.A.), to The specialists should have little difficulty in con­ he followed in 1939 by a further change of name verting to their corresponding infantry trades but and arm, and 50th A.A. Searchlight Regiment R A. a lot of basic knowledge will have to be learnt in the (T.A.) was born. The unit has remained Gunners next few months. We face the prospect with relish. ever since but will now have completed the full cycle and from April 1st, 1961, will again join the Annual Territorial Ball County Regiment. The Territorial ball was held on December 2nd We are pleased to record that two survivors of the at Franklins Gardens Hotel, Northampton, and was old 4th Battalion, Lt.-Col. J. T. Lewis, T.D., and arranged as a Regimental ball, preceded by a cock­ B.S.M F. Tebbutt are still serving wfith the present tail party. Guests included Col. The Earl Spencer, 24 THE POACHER

T.D., Brig, and Mrs. G. H. C. Sikes, Brig, and Mrs. D. E. Taunton, Brig. R. H. L. Oulton, C.B.E. Parties were brought by the Commanding Officer, ANNUAL REUNION, NORTHAMPTON Lt.-Col. J. T. Lewis, T.D., Lt.-Col. G. A. C. Danby, M.B.E. (and officers 5th Battalion), Col. The Northamptonshire Wing, The Duchess of M. Jelley, Lt.-Col. A. Allebone, Lt.-Col. J. H. Gloucester’s Own Royal Lincolnshire and Johnson, Lt.-Col. R. A. Fell (and officers from Northamptonshire Regimental Association 566 Company, R.A.S.C.) Major V. A. Harding, will be holding its Major C. A. Hodgkinson and officers (“P" Battery), ANNUAL REUNION Major R. G. Wilkes and officers (“Q ” Battery) and Major R. C. Jeffery and officers (“R” Battery). This in NORTHAMPTON on was a most enjoyable evening and dancing con­ Friday, Saturday and Sunday tinued until 2 a.m. All arrangements were made by Major R. C. Jeffery. Although 438 Regiment 14th, 15th and 16th JU LY , 1961 is to be disbanded, it should be noted that the Territorial ball will continue and will he held this year on December 1st. winners, closely followed by Wellingborough. Other Officers’ Christmas Party games followed in the club and the whole evening, A small partv was arranged at Wellingborough arranged by Capt. Hooton, was successful. on January 3rd for Battery officers and members of The children’s Christmas party took place on the Mess. This was attended by Lt.-Col. j. T. January 14th at Northampton and was very ably Lewis, T.D., and Major and Mrs. J. Boe. This was organised by Capt. K. Parry, assisted by a disguised a most enjoyable informal evening and was arranged B.S.M. Tebbutt, Sgt. Butcher and other N.C.O.s. by Capt. D. F. Hooton, T.D. Two entertainers were used and the magician was Battery Socials able to baffle the majority. He was last seen dis­ Several small troop social evenings have been appearing with his kit into the Battery office to held at the T.A. Centres; perhaps the most enjoy­ change, closely followed by several boys determined able was one held at Wellingborough, when several to have a closer inspection of his paraphernalia. Mr. challenges were thrown out and accepted by the Edgar Ward proved his ability to more than cope other outstations. Sgt. Pell of Kettering proved with 50 children ranging from the age of four to himself in the .22 range by recording a 100 per eleven, and this turned out to be the best children’s cent return, and the Kettering Troop were declared party held yet.

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Lincolnshire B o x i n g R i m i. i s Class " 7 " — 14 years Northern Command Boxing Championships Burnett, J. (Metheringham Det.), beat Pearce Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force were runners- (Grimsby Det.). up to West Riding by 18 points to 23. This is an Braithwaite (Barton Det.), beat Burnett, J. excellent effort and is most encouraging. (Metheringham Det.). Odets taking part from Lincolnshire with results Burnett, D. (Metheringham Det.), heat Payne are as follows : — Carre’s Sch. Det.:. Class “7”— Under 15 years Glover (Scunthorpe Det., heat Wiffen Barton 6st. 71b.— J. Braithwaite, Lincoln, beat R. Lene- Det.). han, W. Riding. Smith (Havelock Sch.), beat Green (Barton Det.). 7st. 71b.— W. Heenan, W. Riding, beat 1). Riggall (Grimsby Det.), beat Trafford Mether­ Burnett, Lincoln. ingham Det.). 8st.— B. Hall, W. Riding, beat M. Glover, Tyrrell (Grimsby Det.), beat Barraclough (Carre’s Lincoln. Sch.' Det.). 9st.— J. W. Riggall, Lincoln, beat P. Pendergast, Riggall beat Tyrrell Grimsby Det.). W. Riding. McCutcheson (Scunthorpe Det.), beat Fletcher lOst 71b.— 1. S. Brackenbury, W. Riding, beat (Scunthorpe Det.). D. Fletcher, Lincoln. Davey (Havelock Sch. Det.), W.O. Class "H"— Under 17 years C lass “A ”— 15 years 9st. 71b.— K. Moses, Durham, beat D. J. Diaper (Scunthorpe Det.), W.O.; Wright •'Carre's Chamberlain, Lincoln F.S. Det.), W.O. Class "C "— Under 18 years 3 months C lass "B '— 16 years 8st. 71b.— I,. Kato, Lincoln, beat D. Nicholson, Pell (No. 1 Lincoln Det. , W.O. W. Riding. Class “C ”— 17 years The following walked over in the Classes shown: Kato (Barton Det.), W.O. Class “7” The trophy created so much interest that it has 7st.— J. Kerr, W. Riding. 8st 71b.— S. Smith, been decided lo make this an annual event. The Lincoln. 9st. 71b.— Applevard, W. Riding. lOst.— trophies were presented to winners by Brig. F. A II. F. McCutcheon, Lincoln. Ling, D.S.O., the A.F.C., who stated that he had Winners of “Foresters” Trophy for runners-up— enjoyed the show very much indeed. Lincolnshire. Everyone in the Cadet Force of Lincolnshire wish Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates these boys ill success in their forthcoming tourna­ The Lord Lieutenant of the County, The Rt. ments. Hon. The Farl of Ancaster, I.I... T.D., J.P., has awarded Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates to the fol­ W inter Trophy Compi fition lowing for outstanding and voluntary service in the This is a new competition which was tried out on Armv Cadet Force, and we offer them our con­ December 17th, 1960, and proved most successful, gratulations : — ft was a team competition, based on getting as many Officers cadets as possible to take part. Capt. Jack Ottley, Headquarters Staff; I.t. Sydney Results were as follows : — Pearson, Gainsborough Det. Lincs. A.C.F.). .22 Shooting W .O .s 1st No. 1 Area; 2nd No. 2 Area. S.M I. Ronald William Steeles, Grimsby Det. Assault Course (Lines, A.C.F.); S.M.I. Albert Henry Stothard, 1st No. 2 Area; 2nd No. 3 Area. Brigg Det. (Lincs. A.C.F.). Basket Ball 1st No. 1 Area; 2nd No. 2 and No. 3 Areas tied. R e t ir e m e n t Boxing It is with regret that we sav goodbye, on his 1st No. 1 Area; 2nd No. 2 Area. retirement, having reached the age limit, to ('apt Winners of Championship Trophy Jack Ottlev, who has been employed as A.A.I. for No. 1 Area. the north of the county for many years. Runners-up Capt. Ottlev served in the Royal Lincolnshire No. 2 Area. Regiment from 1919 to 194’’ during which time he Winners of Boxing Trophy was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct No. 1 Area kindly presented by The Royal Medal, the King George V Coronation Medal. Lincolnshire Regiment). 1939/45 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. 26 THE POACHER

He was commissioned in 1940 as Quartermaster Nortliainptonsliir«* and was made T/Ma)or in 1944. Capt. Ottley is ;i most likeable fellow with a good sense of humour 1 st Cadet Battalion and always set a good example to the Cadet Force. S h o o tin g T r a in in g We are pleased to report that the Grimsby Det. The .22 shooting occupies a large part of the (Lincs. A.C.F.) have qualified for the final stage of training programme with weekends at the County the News <>/ the World competition. We wish them C'-adet Training Centre also appearing regularly. all success in the final. The Battalion shoots in the N.S.R.A. Midland League and to date have won two and lost two Cadets Good Heed matches, the scores being encouraging. The Bat­ At Christmas time the Branston Cadets toured talion also shoots in the County H.Q. Postal the village carol singing and raised money for the League. Cadets Clarke, R., Crane, R., Denny, D., old folk of the village. In this they were most suc­ Goodman, L., Jones, K., Prowse, T., Ross, A., and cessful and a parcel of tea and sugar was delivered Woolmore, P., were successful at a recent Certifi­ to 20 of the old folk in Branston. In each parcel cate “A” Board and are now hard at work on a was a Christmas message as follows: — N.C.O.’s cadre.

Itra n s to n C o r p s o f D r u m s On Remembrance Sunday the Corps of Drums At Christmas Time our thoughts grow bold combined with the Northampton Town Band and Then we remember we grow old headed the Northampton Civic Parade and also Lest we forget, this gift we send provided the five buglers who sounded Last Post And hope our thoughts will too transcend.” and Reveille from the roof of All Saints’ Church. In the afternoon, with fifes playing for the first Northern Command Football 1’kophy time, the Corps led the Guilsborough British Legion The result of the Army Cadet Force Northern Parade. Buglers were supplied for evensong services Command football trophy— semi-final, Lincolnshire at Hollowell, Creaton and Guilsborough. 1, Northamptonshire 0. On the final Lincolnshire were defeated by County Durham, 5 goals to 1. S p o r t These matches were played at Harrogate on Sunday, Cadets of the unit represented the County in the December 4th, 1960. Command football competition at Harrogate. Play- N e w U n it s in very bad conditions they held Lincolnshire to a On Tuesday, November 8th, 1960, a new unit draw until the last minute of the second-half. was opened at Immingham. The evening opened by displays given by the Cadets followed by refresh­ S o c ia l ments and later by a film show given by Major The annual social evening was held on December Clayton. 15th and was very well attended. The highlight of All prospective cadets were allowed to handle the the social was films showing our Cadets on the ten- various weapons, operate wireless sets, telephones, day canoeing trip down the River Wye last July. etc. During the evening 12 names were taken and on the first parade following the opening (one week) G e n e r a l another 13 were enrolled. In January Cadets Jones and Webster left the The Officer Commanding the unit is Mr. J. D. unit to join the Army Apprentices’ School at Car­ Wright, assisted by S.I. I,. Briggs. The unit will lisle, the former being the elder son of the unit he affiliated to the 16 (Lincoln) Indep. Coy. The R.S.M. Their Platoon Sergeant is Sergeant Clifton Parachute Regt. (T.A.) and on going to press, they of the 2nd East Anglian Regiment. Two ex-cadets are doing exceedingly well with 30 cadets. have just met in Singapore, Cpl. Bamford, R.M.P., and Merchant Seaman Scott who has been almost round the world since he left us. Cpl. Yorke, K.R.R.C., visited us en route to Berlin from North­ ern Ireland. Boy Taylor, Junior Leaders Regiment, spent a few days of his Christmas leave with us and Our Advertiser# whilst here made inquiries about where the unit will be spending its 1961 camp. When communicating with advertisers In conclusion I have been asked to express to all concerned the thanks of the officers and adult whose firms appear in this issue, N.C.O.s for the memorable evening on the occasion of the presentation to Major R. E. Amos, M.B.E. would readers very kindly mention “THE POACHER” 2 nd < adct B attalion It is with regret that we have to record the resignation of Major R. G. Smith from command THE POACHER 27 of the Battalion on October 31st, 1960. Major It is with regret that we report the resignation of Smith had served with the Battalion since March three officers within the county who for many years 20th, 1942, taking over the Company at Kettering have devoted considerable time and energy to the in 1947 and later commanding the Battalion. During A.C.F., Major R. E. Amos, M.B.E., Major R. G. his tour as Battalion Commander he was responsible Smith and Major D. J. Tansley. for organising the training for the whole county On December 17th, at a cocktail party at Ketter­ contingent at our camps at Stiffkey, Folkestone and ing, the County Commandant presented ,111 antique Cranwich. In these camps Major Smith always chest of drawers to Major Amos 011 behalf of all took the senior cadets each day on expeditions de­ officers of the county and a tea trolley was pre­ signed to assist them when they had to do their sented to him by R.S.M. Jones on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition. adult W.O.s and Sergeant instructors. It is pleasing At a dinner attended by all the adults of the to know that he will still be with us as Cadet Ad­ Battalion, held in the “Wayfarers”, Kettering on ministrative Officer. November 26th, Major Smith was presented with a At a party held in the Officers’ Mess at Peter­ wireless set by I.t. J. Lawman on behalf of the borough on January 7th, presentations in the form officers and S.M.I.s of the Battalion. S.M.I. Wilson- of Regimental cuff links were made to Major Smith Benn also presented a cigarette case on behalf of all and Major Tansley by Major R. M. Hobbs on be­ the members of the Corby platoon. At this same half of all members of the Battalion. dinner we said “farewell” to Major D. J. Tansley, during past years Major Tansley has indirectly done a lot of good deeds for the Battalion and ('.apt. P. Hickman was deputed to present a cigarette box to Major Tansley on behalf of the Battalion. IVaming or

was to us very real. Now that this affiliation must Allied Itegiments officially come to an end we express the hope that 58th/32nd Infantry Battalion the association or at least the spirit thereby exemp­ City of Essendon Regiment lified and inspired, will endure for the benefit of Australian Military Forces the Common Cause. “We are not yet aware what unit affiliations may Owing to a major reorganisation of the Austra­ be selected for 1 R.V.R. but we of the City of lian Army, the 58th/32nd Infantry Battalion has Essendon Regiment are hoping that the link with been disbanded. your Regiment may be retained. The Australian Army is being reorganised on the “In any event, would you please accept on be­ basis of a “Pentropic” Division. Broadly, this con­ half of yourself and your members, firstly our grati­ sists of four battle groups (super infantry battalions tude for your past interest, secondly an invitation with supporting arms and services organic) respon­ to call at 1 R.V.R. Training Depot, Victoria Street, sible direct to Div. Headquarters. Brigades have Melbourne, if ever visiting Australia, where you been abolished. may be sure to find many former officers of this 4 Inf. Brigade in which the 58th/32nd Battalion Regiment who will never forget our association, served has raised a new Battalion, 1st Battalion and finally our very sincere wishes for your good Royal Victoria Regiment (1 R.V.R.) which is the fortune.” senior Battalion of three Australian Divisions. The two regimental Depots of 58th/32nd Battalion have provided “D ” and “E” companies of 1 R.V.R., and are entirely officered and manned by former City of Essendon Regiment personnel. Y O U can help by .. . Lt.-Col. K. W. Newton, C.O. of 58th/32nd has become deputy C.O. 1 R.V.R., and five other officers Obtaining new subscribers of the Battalion have been selected for posts in the large Battalion H.Q. of the new battle group. In his sending us news, articles letter giving this news Lt.-Col. Newton writes (to Brig. J. I.ingham late Colonel the Northampton­ photographs or cartoons for shire) as follows: — “In the past we have been honoured indeed to be publication in the Journal associated with your Regiment and our affiliation

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Lincolnshire H iiitf Secretary who acts as mine host, and to the Com­ mittee which organises our social events. Mention LINCOLN BRANCH must also be made of the ladies who in many ways

C h il d r e n ’ s C h r is t m a s P a r t y do so much for the branch to ensure “substance”, One of the most important events of the Branch other than liquid refreshment is provided, and our is the occasion on which children of our members club room at all times presents a homely atmosphere. are entertained at their annual Christmas party. Boxing Day— It is good to report the Burton Hunt Father Christmas, being a rather busy man, it Meet again being held at Sobraon Barracks, Lincoln, was decided that December 10th was the best day and after its members had enjoyed a stirrup cup, on which he could visit them, and hand out presents our own members made it an occasion to meet at to over 60 excited children, and assured himself of the club for a “noggin of ale.” the pleasure they gave before his subsequent return New Year's Eve.— Sixty were present in the club on December 25th. to usher in the New Year in the traditional manner The weather was such that his sleigh was un­ and to express the hope that 1961 would be a necessary— furthermore, all the grass of the playing memorable year for our Regiment and its Regimen­ fields in Sobraon Barracks was so short, his rein­ tal Associations. deer could not be fed. Particularly do we wish for our Vice-Chairman, The manner of his arrival is a secret— who knows, Mr. Sam Goode, better health so that he may be he may have come from outer space— he is a with us to further the efforts of our branch. clever man. Mothers who were present enjoyed a nice “cuppa” Visitors to our branch are most welcome, and it and the children an excellent tea, and when the is with pleasure we record a visit paid by Sgt. Snell children were well and truly tired after games and whilst on leave from B.A.O.R. sing-songs, they all went home with their parents, Branch Annual Dinner is being held on March sweets and oranges to relate to dad all the events 11th when we hope to be honoured by the presence of a memorable afternoon. of Brig. R. H. L. Oulton, C.B.E., President of the Regimental Association and Colonel of the Regi­ B r a n c h C h r is t m a s D r a w ment. A full report will be published in the next In the past it was the custom for members of edition of The Poacher. the branch to subscribe to the Christmas draw of the Depot Sergeants’ Mess. This year with the C h r is t m a s D r a w o f t h e R e g im e n t a l closure of the Mess, the branch decided to run a A s s o c ia t io n draw, without profit, except for the winners of the Lincoln Branch H.Q. at 8.30 p.m. on December prizes which were in kind, and gladden the hearts 22nd, had an air of expectancy when the promoter of the prize-winners. The whole of the proceeds, of the draw arrived all smiles, accompanied by Mr. £40, was spent in the purchase of 86 prizes con­ A. G. Kennedy who carried a sealed mattress con­ sisting of hampers, wines, spirits, dgars, cigarettes, taining 7,656 counterfoils of tickets all folded to etc. correct size, thanks to the patience of Mrs. Glew, It was an occasion when members and their telephonist, Miss Jo Woodcock and Mr. Hicking- ladies turned up in force and in addition to en­ botham. joying the thrill of the draw, were able to join in Sgt. “Polly” Perkins of 2nd East Anglian Regi­ the spirit of Christmas. As one esteemed member ment and Mr. Bill Carr of the R.E. Staff, who commented its “let your hair down, and feet in the served as a Sergeant with the Lincolns in World sawdust”, known in the real sense of enjoying one­ War I, were quickly deputed to “well and truly” self, and this we all did. shake the mattress before the drawing of each prize. Lt.-Col. A. H. W’enham, neatly blindfolded and Branch Meetings have been held regularly and photographed in the act by the photographer of the fairly well attended, but owing to night work on Lincolnshire Echo, and in the presence of a reporter which many of our members are employed it is of the same newspaper, and other “interested” per­ difficult to obtain full attendance. sons, with all power at his command drew out the Social Occasions.— Friday and Saturday even­ first prize of £50. More and more shuffling of the ings, lunch time on Sunday (men only) and Sun­ mattress and blindfolding prior to the drawing of day evenings are the occasions when our social the second prize of £25, the third of £10 and three club is mostly used. The branch is indebted to its more each of £5. The promoter and in particular 30 THE POACHER

the prizewinners are indebted to the following who Capr. Bray would be associated with the Regimental kindly submitted to being blindfolded and drew Association for many years to come. the winning tickets: Lt.-Col. Wenham; Capt. W. H. Capr. Bray expressed his thanks, and laier during Lewin, Mrs. Lewin, I-t. C. P. Dollery 2nd East his short address mentioned with regret the passing Anglian Regiment, his fiancee (who was welcomed of their oldest member, R.S.M. Allien Smith, who by the Branch) and Mrs. “Polly” Perkins. died on May 19th, aged 87 years. He also men­ Prizewinners were as follows: — tioned the absence that evening of W. Shipley, due 1st prize of £50— Mr. J. F. Spears, 3 Napier to ill-health and hoped that he would soon be Street, Lincoln. restored to health and among them again. 2nd prize of £25— Mrs. Roberts, 8 Cornwall He concluded his remarks by mentioning the Road, Stamford, Lincs. successful reunion of the Association at Skegness, 3rd prize of £10—Mr. Brackley, Willesdon Fire- the church parade at Boston and in particular the house, Pound Lane, London, N.W.10. pleasure they all enjoyed of meeting the President 4th, 5th and 6th prize each of £5— J. Clapton, of the Regimental Association, and Colonel of the 6 Radcliffe Road, Stamford, Lincs. Mrs. I). Pymm, Regiment, Brig. R. H. L. Oulton, C.B.E. 27 Park Avenue, Bushev, Watford. J. W. Thrift, I.umbys Terrace, Water Street, Stamford, Lincs., to STAMFORD BRANCH whom cheques were sent on December 23rd, in time The annual general meeting was held at the for Christmas. The balance sheet and list of prize­ British Legion Club, Stamford, on Friday, Novem­ winners being sent to the Town Clerk of Lincoln ber 11th, 1960. The Secretary gave a report on the and to Secretaries of all Branches of the Regimen­ branch activities during 1959-60. Membership of tal Association and Regiment on the same date. the branch remains steady around the 130 mark. The President of the Regimental Association de­ One case of severe illness had been assisted by a sires to express his thanks to all those who sold grant of £10 from Headquarters, and the branch tickets and to those who subscribed to the draw had provided Christmas gifts and hospital com­ which resulted in a contribution of £72 18s. Od. to forts amounting to £9 12s. Od. the Benevolent Fund of the Association. The branch had been represented at the formation parade at Doniford Camp, Watchet, in July, when SPAI.DING BRANCH the Chairman (Mr. S. R. Seamer) and Messrs. N. Bushby and D. H. Trowell made the long journey The annual meeting and dinner of the Spalding by road from Stamford. They had been made very Branch was held in the Drill Hall, Spalding, on welcome and thoroughly enjoyed their visit. Friday, November 4th, 1960, and was well attended. Seven members attended the reunion at Skegness Business. The following officials were elected for which was a great success and reflected much credit the ensuing year:— on the Boston Branch which had been responsible Chairman: Capr. G. Bray; Vice-Chairman : A. R. for the arrangements. Reddin; Secretary: A. Waterfall; Committee: The annual summer outing during August had Messrs. A, Fletcher, N. Dalton, T. Roberts, H. been most enjoyable. The programme had included Shipley, W. Shipley, F. Rains, J. Wilson, N. J. a visit to Greenford for lunch and a conducted tour Waterson, H. Grinnell and D. H. Linton. round London Airport. After high tea at Padding­ The Secretary, in his report, mentioned that the ton a coach tour round the City of London follow­ branch had had a very good year but hoped they ed, and the day's entertainment was concluded by would do even better next year, whilst the Treasurer a visit to the Russian State Circus at Wembley. reported that the branch funds were in a healthy In conclusion the Secretary thanked the Chair­ position, even so they could do with the support of man, committee and members for their continued more members. support, and felt sure he could rely on their co­ operation during the coming year. Dinner.— A cordial welcome was extended to the The officers and committee for the ensuing year guests, Councillor Richard Freir, Chairman of were elected as follows: — Spalding Urban District Council and his daughter, Chairman: Mr. S. R. Seamer; Vice-Chairman: and to the Vicar of Bourne, Canon H. P. Lawrence Major H. L. Simpson; Treasurer: Mr. T. Gilbert; who in World War II was Chaplain to the 6th Bn. Auditors: Major H. I.. Simpson, Mr. T. W. After the loyal toast, Lt.-Col. Hillman W. White Boyden; Secretary: Mr. C. W. M. Sylvester; Com­ proposed the toast of the Regiment also that of mittee: Messrs. C Holmes, C. Toon, H. N. Cotter- our guests. ill. P. G. Dowdall, N. Busby, J. Scotchbrook, A. Councillor Freir, on behalf of the guests, re­ Warren, H I.. Morley. sponded, mentioning the close association he had enjoyed with the Roval Lincolnshire Regiment in Stamford Branch Annuai. Dinner World War II, and stressed he would follow with The annual dinner was held in the T .A . Drill great interest the movements of the new Regiment. Hall, Stamford, by the kind permission of the As a mark of appreciation and in recognition of Commanding Officer of the 4/6th Battalion The his valued services as Branch Chairman, the Vice- Royal Lincolnshire Regiment (T.A.). Chairman, A. R. Reddin, presented to Capt. Brav We were pleased to welcome as guests. Brig. a Lincolnshire Regimental car badge. Mr. Reddin, R. H. I.. Oulton. C.B.E., President of the Regi­ on behalf of the branch expressed the hope that mental Association and Colonel of the 2nd East THE POACHER 31

Anglian Regiment (The Duchess of Gloucester’s for the Regimental Association, membership of the Own), Lt.-Col. O. M. Sanders, T.D., O.C., 4/ 6th new Comrades Association and in particular re­ Battalion The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment (T.A.), cruits for the Regiment, appealing particularly to Lt.-Col. A. H. Wenham, Major P. H. Segon, the parents to consider the rates of pav now avail­ M.B.E., Secretary and Treasurer of the Regimental able and subsequent pension and gratuity. Association, C.S.M. G. Greenaway of the 2nd East The dinner over, we were entertained by John Anglian Regiment, a representative of the Stamford Bowyer’s Concert Party of Peterborough, and Mercury and Messrs. H. J. Ashton, A. Watson, Bernard C'.arr, magician of Crowland, who kept us Chairman respectively of the Stamford British highly amused until it was time to conclude a very Legion and British Legion Club. successful reunion. After dinner we were honoured by the presence Stamford news worthy of mention is that recalled of the Mayor of Stamford, Alderman G. C. Swan­ by the Mayor, who after having paid an official son, who, owing to a previous engagement, had, to visit to the recruiting display of the Regiment when our regret, to decline the invitation to dine with us. it visited Stamford, returned to his office to dis­ We are grateful to Mr. Mayor for all the interest cover one of his staff had been recruited for the 2nd he takes in the activities of the branch. East Anglian Regiment. Pre-dinner drinks and meeting old friends was A promise was given to the Mayor that men of the forerunner to a well served hot meal which was the Regiment resident in Stamford on completion preceded by the reciting by our Secretary, C. W. M. of their Army Service, will report to His Worship Sylvester, of the “Ode to the Fallen”, after which in who it is hoped will, if need be, find them employ­ siience we remembered those of the branch who had ment with his firm. died during the past year. The outcome of the Christmas draw of the Regi­ The meal had reached the coffee stage when our mental Association was received with the greatest Chairman, Mr. S. R. Seamer, rose to propose the pleasure in that the winners of the prize of £25 loyal toast; followed bv that of the Regiment to and two of £5, had been drawn for those residing in which Brig. Oulton responded, giving the latest Stamford to whom the money was most acceptable. news of the Battalion, some of whom were engaged Members of the branch were pleased to have sold on recruiting, some on flood relief work, others sufficient tickets as would guarantee the first prize potato gathering, in addition to their normal tasks. of £50. The emphasis of the Colonel’s speech was the need of all members of the Association to consider them­ selves as recruiters of the Regiment which needs a Northam ptonshire U ing steady flow of regular soldiers. He drew attention to the first volume of T he N< )R1'HAMPT()N BRANCH P o a c h e r which is the Journal of the Regiment and Since our last notes we have had a very busy which everyone agreed was well produced and a hut pleasant time preparing for the Christmas credit to the Editor, and he asked that all those period. A Christmas draw, held on December 17th, present would become subscribers. I960, resulted in some 1,11)0 tickets of one shilling All the news of the Regiment was received with each being sold and the whole of the proceeds were the greatest interest and pleasure. returned to members in prizes. A dance and social Affiliated to the Regiment is the 4/ 6th Battalion was held on Christmas Eve, a large attendance was The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment (T.A.), whose present, music being provided by one of our mem­ activities during the past year were related by bers, F. Foxton and his band, and a very nice Lt.-Col. Sanders, their C.O., in a speech which fol­ time was had. Another social evening was held on lowed that of the Colonel of the Regiment. The New Year’s Eve and the occasion was run true to weekend exercise carried out bv the Bn. in con­ form as the Old Year faded and the New Year junction with the 10th Bn. The Parachute Regi­ approached. ment (T.A.) acting as enemy, was of particular A children’s party was held on Saturday, January interest, as the Regiment is now under command 7th, 1961, some 50 children attended. Father of Lt.-Col. G. C. A. Gilbert, M.C., formerly of the Christmas was present and each child received a Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. What we were not suitable present. told was: “What happened after the Exercise?” It A big thank you for services rendered is extended is safe to assume there was terrific fraternisation with to our Chairman, the committee, the ladies, who the “enemy”. Col. Sanders also gave interesting have given much help in the running of the club. details of the number of Regular soldiers his Bat­ Subscriptions for 1961 are now due, 5s. per talion had recruited for the 2nd East Anglian Regi­ member, Is. for wives. Subscriptions may be for­ ment, and said he hoped for “par exchange” , warded to Secretary, Mr. P. Todd, 40 North- expressing the hope that all those resident in Lin­ wood Road, Northampton, who will return sub­ colnshire and Northamptonshire on completion of scription cards. their period of Regular Army Service would serve in the T.A. Battalions where they could be assured of a welcome and a happy time. Speeches came to an end when in his forthright • It is worth your while to read the advertise manner, Major Segon asked for financial support ments in this Journal 32 THE POACHER

PETERBOROUGH BRANCH As this is the first publication of 1961, the branch extend New Year greetings to all branches and 4 NORTHAMPTONS (1939-46) members. November 5th last was again a very enjoyable event for members who attended the “boniire” and social evening. Sgt. Clarke and Cpl. Holmes 5th FIFTEENTH ANNUAL Battalion kindly organised the excellent buffet. The 5th Battalion and branch reunion dinner was held OFFICERS REUNION at Peterborough on October 22nd. We were de­ lighted to meet again so many comrades, including three former branch presidents. DINNER December 7th was again the occasion of a social evening and farewell party for Capt. J. B. Akehurst AT THF. former Adjutant 5th Battalion. We extend a hearty OFFICERS MESS welcome to his successor, Capt. J. K. Parker. The “Bird-in-Hand” was the meeting point of a QUEBEC BARRACKS group of members at mid-day, December 24th. It was certainly worth “two in the bush.” NORTHAMPTON Our best wishes for a speedy recovery from illness to Mr. J. Berridge. It is pleasing to see W. (Kaffir) (By kind permission O.C. Depot The Royal Pioneer C o r p s ) Simpson recovered and again in “harness”. ON We are now looking forward to our visit to the Northampton Branch Club. Which we hope to Saturday, 13th May, 1961 arrange on the occasion of the soccer match between the “Posh” and the “Cobblers” in February. at 7 p.m. We welcome three new members to the branch: W. J. Branker, D.C.M., J. B. Craghill, J. Davey. Further details from D . P. Scopes We are hoping to see many of our members on The Mill Chrome /Tanning Co. Limited future occasions who have not been able to attend Irthlingborough, Northants recently. The annual general meeting took place on January llrh.

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