DOCSLIB.ORG

The Parachute Regimental Association Aldershot Branch Newsletter

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Parachute Regimental Association Aldershot Branch Newsletter The Parachute Regimental Association Aldershot Branch Newsletter 10/2011 Charity Number 1125551 Oct 2011 Monthly Meeting The next Monthly Meeting will take place on Friday 7th October at 2000hrs in Malta Barracks. Please ensure that all PRA members park their vehicles on the edges of the parade square and leave their Aldershot Branch membership cards on the dashboard with their name visible. The meeting after this will be held on Friday 4th November. Bar Opening The bar will be open at the following times during October, Friday 7th Times Oct 2000hrs – 2359hrs, Friday 14th Oct 2000hrs – 2359hrs, Friday 21st Oct 2000hrs – 2359hrs, Friday 28th Oct 2000hrs – 2359hrs. A free Pool Table, Bar nibbles, Television for all sporting events and a good atmosphere await you. Please note that fresh ground coffee is available for those who have to drive or would like an alternative drink. Dennis Tosland It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Branch member Dennis Tosland at the age of 94. Dennis joined the 1st Battalion the Cameron Highlanders and then served in the 7th Battalion the Cameron Highlanders. He then joined the 5th Battalion (Scottish) The Parachute Regiment. Dennis passed away after a short illness and his funeral was held at Easthampstead Crematorium on Monday 19th September at 1330hrs. Branch member Neil Trumper attended the funeral and spoke to Dennis’ daughter. She thanked Neil for the flowers from the Branch. Our thoughts and prayers go to Dennis’ family. Bernie Fisher It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Branch member Bernie Fisher. Bernie has fought cancer for the past few years and lost his battle on Saturday 24 September in the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Bernie was a C/Sgt with Support Company, 10 Para from 1971-86. His funeral details will be sent out along with this newsletter. Once again our thoughts and prayers go to his wife Pam and all his family. Airborne March This year was our 28th year of participation and also the 65th Airborne March. Arnhem The numbers were up on the previous years and over three hundred arrived at Harskamp in Holland. The Army Cadets and Air Training Corps Cadets who booked in with us came from the Birmingham area, Gloucester, Wiltshire, Yorkshire and Hampshire. Normally the Branch only takes one coach but with the extra demand we filled two this year. We had a little problem on the way out with one of the coaches. Within 30 miles after getting off of the ferry one coach was seen to have steam pouring out of the back of the bus. After filling up the coach with water a couple of times it was decided that we had a serious problem. As we had another three coaches with us we managed to offload all of the people onto these coaches. This is the first time we have had a problem with the transport and in typical airborne style it was sorted. The rest of the weekend went superbly. Bob Hilton decided that this year he would change the route of the Airborne Tour. The new route was well received especially by those who had attended the tour before. It never ceases to amaze us how Bob manages to remember names, dates, times and places of events in the battle without looking at a book. On the day of the march Bob offers those attending a chance to do something different. For the past few years he has picked a route that one of the units took from the drop zone to get to the bridge and this year he chose the 1 Para route. Before the Cadets boarded the coach Branch member and organiser of the trip Tony Trown read out five letters to the Cadets that he had received. The first letter was from Dame Mary Fagan DCVO who is the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire. The second was from Major General Jonathon Shaw CBE the Colonel Commandant of the Parachute Regiment. The third letter was from HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The fourth letter was from HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. The final letter was from Her Majesty the Queen. All letters wished the Army Cadets and Air Training Corps Cadets warm good wishes for the March. The letters also mentioned the Aldershot Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association in keeping the memory of the heroic Airborne Forces alive by attending this wonderful and unique march. All of the Cadets grew a few inches after the letters were read out. Bob and his group were dropped off on our way to Oosterbeek. A report from Iain Rodgers about the 1 Para route is on page 3. We arrived and parked the coaches opposite the Hartenstein Museum and made our way to the Sportspark at the rear. At 1130hrs the report in Dutch and English was read out followed by the Last Post, two minutes silence and Reveille. After this the gates were opened and the military and Cadets marched out. All of the British Cadets were applauded by the Dutch and they looked very proud and so they should be. After the appalling weather that we have endured this year we were blessed with warm sunshine. The only problem was that in the shade the temperature was 30°C and in the sun it was 40°C. The ambulances were very busy, but I am pleased to report that all of the Cadets finished without any problems and were awarded their medals. If any member would like copies of the letters that we received please contact the secretary. See page 3 for photos. Arnhem This year was the 67th Commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem. Commemoration Branch member Iain Rodgers was joined by Colin (Taff) Edwards and Weekend along with the Pathfinder Group members jumped into Renkum. Iain has submitted a report that you can read on pages 4-6. St Lawrence The Service of Remembrance at St Lawrence Jewry will be held on Friday Jewry 11th November Near the Guildhall, London, EC2V 5AA at 1130 hrs. The Service is by the invitation of The Reverend Canon David Parrott and will be led by The Reverend J Sutton, 4 PARA. The Reverend A Feltham- White, Padre 2 PARA, has been invited to preach the lesson. The service is open to all and those wishing to attend should be seated by 1115hrs. The Service will be followed by a light buffet lunch in the CH Rolfe Hall which is situated in Wood Street Police Station, 37 Wood Street, London, EC2P 2NQ to which there is an open invitation to all who have attended the Service. However, due to fire regulations, the numbers attending cannot exceed 200 and therefore this reception will be ticketed. Will all members wishing to attend the buffet please inform the secretary so that he can apply for tickets. The cut off date for tickets is Friday 21st October. Please remember that there is a limit of 200 tickets so book early to avoid disappointment. Remembrance Remembrance Sunday this year will take place on Sunday 13th November Sunday at the Royal Garrison Church. Further details will be in the next newsletter. P Company The annual P Company 10 miler is on Saturday 26th November. Further 10 Miler information will be in the next newsletter. Christmas The Christmas Ball will once again be held in Potters International Hotel on Ball Saturday 10th December. Full details will be in the November newsletter. Please help the organising committee by booking early. Bar Prices On a sad note unfortunately the prices of drinks in the bar will have to be increased by 10% after the October meeting. The last increase was in April 2009 and since then we have had increased prices from the brewery and the increase of VAT by the government. We feel that the prices are still very competitive. Stuart AIRBORNE MARCH BOB EXPLAINS THE HEROIC THE ALDERSHOT BRANCH PRA THE CADETS ON THE MARCH EFFORTS OF THE 6 MEMBERS START THE MARCH OF THE RECCE PLATOON 1 PARA ROUTE Back Row L-R Taff Norris, Roly Rogers and Steve Norris. Front Row L-R Iain Rodgers, Darren Norris, Dean Rodrick, Dave Heal, Nog Gorman, Bob Darby, Steve Culver, Chris Rogers, Charles Wilson-Watkins and Bob Hilton. 12 of the Aldershot PRA members and their guests followed the route of 1 Para from the DZ to the furthest point on their endeavour to reach the bridge to support 2 Para. The march was led by Bob Hilton who explained the intricate/confusing actions taking place during the battle in September 1944. The march was a fairly leisurely affair with frequent water stops as it was a very warm day. The endex was at the point where 1 Para held their final perimeter line before finally withdrawing across the river; at this position we held a short service to the fallen of 1 Para during the actions for the bridge. Bob Hilton, Iain Rodgers, Chris Rogers, Rowland Rodgers and Mark Gorman read out the list of the fallen, by company, rank and name. Mark also read out the Ode of Remembrance for the fallen, he also supplied a hip flask and brandy for the toast “Airborne”. Following the short ceremony, we all retired to the bar and met up with the rest of the PRA members for beer and more war stories? COMMEMORATIVE PARACHUTE JUMP ONTO RENKUM HEATH. 2 PARAS DZ OF SEPTEMBER 1944 OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 2011 – A TOMS REPORT by Ian Rodgers (1 Para retired) IAIN RODGERS DRAWING AND FITTING MAIN AND RESERVE PARACHUTES Members of Pathfinder Parachute Group Europe conducted a series of parachute drops on to Renkum Heath Drop Zone between Friday the 16th and Sunday 18th September 2011 to commemorate 2 Para and their achievement in being the only airborne troops to reach John Frost Bridge in 1944.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Family Fun in Barton Food, Friendship & Fun for £8 a Night!
    www.ipa-uk.org Vol 55 No.4 2010 The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK Family Fun in Barton Food, friendship & fun for £8 a night! Members took on the UK’s four highest peaks and returned to tell the tale An expedition to the Galapagos Islands with a few new friends How the Bond works “ The Holiday Property Bond has a flair The Bond invests, Police World after initial charges, The magazine of the International Police for finding perfect holiday locations. in properties and Association, Section UK securities. Properties Contents are booked for a no Not just sea and sun, but fascinating, profit ‘User Charge’ Editor Vol 55 No.4 2010 and Points issued with Lee Hemmings unforgettable places.” the Bond. There is a e-mail: [email protected] quarterly fee of around Sue Barker twenty-five pounds Deadline for article submission for Sportswoman, broadcaster and Bondholder since 2001 including VAT linked edition 2 is 28 February, 2011 Features to RPI, with all other Advertising management fees 4 Working on Your Behalf paid from securities. Elizabeth Howgill News from the National President Investment is from tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 £4,000. You may e-mail: [email protected] 5 Cornish PC found in the corner encash after two years of a foreign field Stigliano, Tuscany at a value linked to General enquiries John Capp tells the story of a fallen hero that of the properties IPA, BSAC, Arthur Troop House, 6 Bryn gets hot and cold in Poland and securities but 1 Fox Road, you may not see a West Bridgford, Bryn Jones enjoys Polish police hospitality profit and may incur Nottingham.
    [Show full text]
  • SAH/ACF Program 2018
    AIRBORNE HERDENKINGEN 2019 AIRBORNE COMMEMORATIONS 2019 PROGRAMMAVOORLOPIGE UITGAVEPROGRAMME PROVISIONAL EDITION MAANDAG 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 12.30 uur Opening 17e Airborne International Youth Conference/ 12.30 hrs Opening 17th Airborne International Youth Conference/ YOUCEE. Thema: nnb. Informatie: 06 22 46 12 67 YOUCEE. Theme: to be decided. Info: +31(0)6 22 46 12 67 DINSDAG 17 SEPTEMBER 2019 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 09.00 uur Kranslegging Airborne Monument de Naald 09.00 hrs Wreath-laying Airborne Monument The Needle, Oosterbeek, Oosterbeek, Gemeente Renkum. Informatie: 026 3348111 Municipality of Renkum. Information: +31(0)26 3348111 19.00 uur Kranslegging Airborne Monument Bennekomseweg, 19.00 hrs Wreath-laying Airborne Monument Bennekomseweg, Heelsum. Informatie: www.oranjedagheelsum.nl Heelsum. Information: www.oranjedagheelsum.nl VRIJDAG 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 09.30 uur Bloemlegging. Monument provincie Gelderland 09.30 hrs Laying of flowers. Monument province of Gelderland Airborne Museum, Oosterbeek. Informatie: 026 3513100 Airborne Museum, Oosterbeek, Info: +31(0)26 3513100 11.00 uur Jaarvergadering Arnhem 1944 Fellowship 11.00 hrs Annual meeting Arnhem 1944 Fellowship - Zaal Lebret, Zaal Lebret, Lebretweg51, Oosterbeek- Info: 06-22882025 Lebretweg 51, Oosterbeek Info: +31(0)6-22882025 Zaal open 10.30 u - vergadering 11.00 u. Location open 10.30 hrs - Meeting 11.00 hrs. 15.00 uur Airborne monument herdenking Nassaustraat Arnhem. 15.00 hrs Wreath laying Airborne Monument Nassaustraat Arnhem Informatie: 026-3510572 Information: +31 (0)26-3510572 19.00 uur Officiële herdenking en kranslegging Airborne Monument 19.00 hrs Official Commemoration and wreath-laying Airborne Monu- Airborneplein, Arnhem, Gemeente Arnhem ment, Airborne Square, Arnhem, Municipality of Arnhem Informatie: 026-3774611 Information: +31(0)26-3774611 ZATERDAG 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 09.30 uur Luchtlandingen en herdenking met kranslegging, 09.30 - 16.30 Parachute drop, commemoration and wreath-laying.
    [Show full text]
  • I a C Newsletter
    INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION PERMANENT EXECUTIVE BUREAU NGO in Consultative (Special) Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations; in Consultative Status with the Council of Europe and the Organisation of American States; International NGO maintaining operational relations within UNESCO I A C International Police newsletter Association GEORGIOS KATSAROPOULOS International Secretary General International Administration Centre Arthur Troop House E-mail: [email protected] and: [email protected] Internet: http://www.ipa-iac.org EDITED VERSION FOR WEBSITE INCLUSION 2011-07 (July) #ØÆ¥•Æ¥≥ Obituary: Stan Keith (New Zealand) Report of the Founding Committee of the IPA Section Armenia (by ISG) .................... 2 UN Commission on Development and Labour DOES NOT EXIST ............................... 3 37th IEC Romania........................................................................................................... 3 Appointment of new Director of Gimborn ....................................................................... 4 IPA International Levy .................................................................................................... 5 Arthur Troop Scholarship ............................................................................................... 5 Paris 36th IEC – 2010 .................................................................................................... 5 Arthur Troop’s book ‘Service Through Friendship’ updated edition............................... 5 Arnhem Airborne March
    [Show full text]
  • THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION Patron: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS the PRINCE of WALES, KG, KT, PC, GCB, AK, QSO, ADC
    From the Secretary – Maj (Retd) PA Raison THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION Patron: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, KG, KT, PC, GCB, AK, QSO, ADC REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT MERVILLE BARRACKS CIRCULAR ROAD SOUTH COLCHESTER ESSEX CO2 7UT TEL: 01206 817073 MIL: 94660 7073 Email: [email protected] www.theparachuteregimentalassociation.com 1 September 2019 Please see below the monthly news from RHQ PARA. If you have anything you would like to promote in this, please send submissions by the 25th of each month to the Secretary at [email protected] Topics: A. Arnhem 75 Commemoration Coin B. RHQ PARA Manning C. Certificate of Insurance – Public Liability D. Charity Commission News E. Wilf Oldham 99th Birthday F. Woodall Spa – Lincoln G. Warrenpoint 40th Anniversary Service H. Welfare Process Events I. Pass Out Parades J. ARNHEM – Oosterbeek Cemetery Parking K. Red Devils Reunion L. Diary Dates A. Arnhem 75 Commemoration Coin Please see below the New Coin Struck by The Parachute Regimental Association to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden & The Battle to take & hold a vital bridge at Arnhem. To purchase please contact RHQ/PRA Colchester direct. It is hoped that all branches will assist in the sales of these coins. Pre-orders of the coin are welcome and they will be dispatched at the earliest opportunity. B. RHQ PARA Manning During the period 18-24 September 2019 RHQ PARA will be operating on minimum manning. Please bear this in mind when contacting RHQ during this time. All enquiries should be directed to Julia on: [email protected] or 01206 817077.
    [Show full text]
  • Commotion New Monument Dreyeroord: They Forgot About the Gliderpilots
    Commotion new monument Dreyeroord: they forgot about the gliderpilots Door: Redactie Datum: 01 april 2019 20:30 Laatste update: 02-04-2019 10:56 The construction of the new Dreyeroord Foto: Renkum Nieuws Last week the Airborne Feelings Foundation launched a crowdfund for a new monument which should rise at the new Dreyeroord (the White House) in Oosterbeek, The Netherlands. Not the monument, but the design of it provides a lot of commotion on social media and the comments are not kind. A monument in memory is well received: a great idea, but why aren’t the right people, honoured in the right way? The monument should recall the battle delivered by the allies in September 1944. Dreyeroord, or: The White House as the British called it, was part of the famous perimeter and there has been terrible fighting against the Germans. Do justice The monument has to do justice to the desire of veterans for a place for Memorial. According to Airborne Feelings it were the King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) who fought here. But history tells us that not only men of the KOSB fought a heavy battle at Dreyeroord, at least 12 glider pilots fought along side by side. More than a quarter of the total number of allies that knocked on the door of the former hotel at September the 19th in 1944 . A clear design is not showed yet, but a description in the press release of the Foundation says: Artist Ellen Brouwers from Oisterwijk has created the design. During her research on the King’s Own Scottish Borderers every time the Glengarry (barret) with the badge of a St.
    [Show full text]
  • Nieuwsbrief RCL Branch 005
    2016 volume 3: Number 5: September & October Version: English 2016 Nieuwsbrief RCL Branch 005 “The Liberation of the Netherlands” President Gerard Hendriks Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 005 The Liberation of the Netherlands 1 november 2016 Warm recollections he had of the beautiful nights in the tropics; the palm trees, the amazingly green scenery and the kind inhabitants of New Guinea. This is the way every veteran has his own memories. Coming back from New Guinea he married on August 17, 1966 with Dini ten Veen. Last August th they were able to look back to their 50 wedding anniversary for better or for worse. Past away on 24 August at the age of 75 years old, Comrade Willem Lith. His life was signed by taking care of other people. Being visible in society as a veteran characterized his citizenship. The veterans pin shaped in a “V”, n August 24, 2016 Willem Lith (75), which stand for freedom, peace and veteran, he chairman of the Bond van wore with honour at holidays and O Wapenbroeders, dep. Amstelland and commemorations in Amstelveen. Serving his member of RCL Branch 005, died. homeland, the military participation, remains visible in society in this way. He was well known in Amstelveen by his presence on May 5 at the parade of many military vehicles of “Keep Them Rolling” and the inflammation of the Amstelveen liberation fire and also because of his compassionate speeches at the Indies remembrance nights on August 14. By joining in at the national Anthem “the Wilhelmus” at the hoisting of the Dutch colours.
    [Show full text]
  • Airborne March Oosterbeek Join Us at the 70Th Jubilee Edition of the World’S Largest One Day March on September 3, 2016 at Oosterbeek in the Netherlands
    70th Jubilee Edition 2016 International Airborne March Oosterbeek Join us at the 70th Jubilee Edition of the world’s largest one day march on September 3, 2016 at Oosterbeek in The Netherlands. The International Airborne March is the only commemorative march held in remembrance of the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Every year over 30.000 participants from all over the world join us. Not only to commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom, but also to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Oosterbeek area, where a major part of the battle took place. www.airbornewandeltocht.nl Every year on the first Saturday in September the Battle of Arnhem is remembered during the inter- national Airborne March at Oost- erbeek in The Netherlands. Many IPA members attended over the last decades as individual or as a team. IPA Netherlands celebrated their Diamond Jubilee Baton anniversary in 2010 with us. Join the 70th Jubilee Edition in 2016 and take part in the largest one day march of the world. Upon return- ing from the march you will receive a great home-coming-welcome un- der the famous arch and you will be entertained on the premises with music and drinks or you can visit the world famous Airborne Museum. Tickets will be available via our website as of April 1st, 2016. Group-applications are available as well. Groups receive a commemo- rative trophee together with their medals. Join us and be there! Organised by Police Sports Association ‘Renkum’ Photo’s: ©Berry de Reus Fotografie Photo’s: Design: Pocket Design - Renkum NL P.O.Box 37 - NL-6860 AA - Oosterbeek - The Netherlands www.airbornewandeltocht.nl.
    [Show full text]
  • Airborne Communications in Operation Market Garden
    Canadian Military History Volume 16 Issue 1 Article 4 2007 Airborne Communications in Operation Market Garden David Bennett Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.wlu.ca/cmh Part of the Military History Commons Recommended Citation Bennett, David "Airborne Communications in Operation Market Garden." Canadian Military History 16, 1 (2007) This Article is brought to you for free and open access by Scholars Commons @ Laurier. It has been accepted for inclusion in Canadian Military History by an authorized editor of Scholars Commons @ Laurier. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Bennett: Airborne Communications Airborne Communications in Operation Market Garden David Bennett “I see we shall have to do something about your communications.” General Eisenhower to Major Brian Urquhart, 1942.1 peration Market Garden, Field Marshal by Second British Army (Lieutenant-General OB.L.M. Montgomery’s grand attempt to end Miles Dempsey) to advance over several Dutch the war in 1944, has been ceaselessly analysed rivers to establish positions around Nunspeet in an attempt to understand the reasons for its on the Ijsselmeer, with bridgeheads over the failure. Factors such as the distance of the drop River Ijssel to the east. Three corps of Second zones from the objectives in Arnhem, the delay in Army were to conduct the ground advance, VIII, resupply, the presence of strong German forces XII and XXX, from bridgeheads on the Meuse- in the area, as well as the slow progress of XXX Escaut Canal. The spearhead of the advance Corps in linking the airborne bridgeheads, are fell to XXX Corps (Lieutenant-General Brian some of the main reasons cited for the failure Horrocks), in the centre between XII Corps on of the operation.
    [Show full text]
  • Programme Programma
    AIRBORNE HERDENKINGEN AIRBORNE COMMEMORATIONS PROGRAMMA PROGRAMME DINSDAG 12 SEPTEMBER 2017 TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2017 20.00 uur Opening 15e Airborne International Youth Conference/ 20.00 hrs Opening 15th Airborne International Youth Conference/ YOUCEE. Thema: Moreel Kompas YOUCEE. Theme: Moral Compass Informatie: 06 22461267 Information: +31(0)6 22461267 VRIJDAG 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 09.00 uur Kranslegging Airborne Monument de Naald 09.00 hrs Wreath-laying Airborne Monument The Needle, Oosterbeek, Oosterbeek, Gemeente Renkum. Informatie: 026 3348111 Municipality of Renkum. Information: +31(0)26 3348111 09.30 uur Bloemlegging. Monument provincie Gelderland 09.30 hrs Laying of flowers. Monument province of Gelderland Airborne Museum, Oosterbeek. Informatie: 026 3513100 Airborne Museum, Oosterbeek, Info: +31(0)26 3513100 12.00 uur Jaarvergadering Arnhem 1944 Fellowship 12.00 hrs Annual meeting Arnhem 1944 Fellowship - Zaal Lebret, Zaal Lebret, Lebretweg51, Oosterbeek- Info: 06-22882025 Lebretweg 51, Oosterbeek Info: +31(0)6-22882025 Zaal open 10.30 u - vergadering 11.00 u. Location open 10.30 hrs - Meeting 11.00 hrs. 19.00 uur Herdenking en kranslegging Airborne Monument. 19.00 hrs Commemoration and wreath-laying Airborne Monument, Airborneplein, Arnhem, Gemeente Arnhem. Airborne Square, Arnhem, Municipality of Arnhem Informatie: 026-3774611 Information: +31(0)26-3774611 ZATERDAG 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 09.30 - 16.30 Luchtlandingen en kranslegging, Ginkelse Heide, Ede. 09.30 - 16.30 Parachute drop and wreath-laying. Ginkel Heath, Ede. uur Gemeente Ede Informatie, tel: 140318 of hrs Municipalty Ede Information: +31(0)318 68 00 26, Whatsapp 06 28 45 58 99 - www.ede.nl/airborne www.ede.nl/airborne 15.00 uur Herdenking en kranslegging bij de monumenten op het 15.00 hrs Commemoration and wreath-laying at the monuments Polenplein-Plac Polski, Driel.
    [Show full text]