Tag: Latest News

Apprentice College Groups 1939-2001

Something for just about everyone who went to the Army Apprentice School/College! Provided by Andy Dickson who can’t remember where he got it from. If anyone knows who the person was that put this together please let us know so we can give credit… Continue Reading “Apprentice College Groups 1939-2001”

Passing of “Old Boys”

Reported by Roger Traves – Bereavment Officer I have recently been informed of the following deaths: George Peacock Nobel, Intake 61A; DOD 03.02.22 Christopher James Bates, Intake 64C; DOD 05.02.22 Thomas (Tom) Wilkins, Intake76C; DOD awaiting info. Our thoughts are with the families at… Continue Reading “Passing of “Old Boys””

Lift to Reunion Required

Frank (Francis) Hodson is a recently re-joined member. He is from 46B intake. Frank lives in Whitehills in Northamptonshire and will need a lift to the reunion in July as he is partially sighted and can’t drive himself. Anyone living close by that could… Continue Reading “Lift to Reunion Required”

Passing of 2 “Old Boys”

It is our sad task to report the passing of 2 of our Old Boys. Lt Col (Retd) Maurice, David Hutchins, Intake 43B: DOD. 26.12.21 David (Dave) Thompson, Intake 77C; DOD: 19.01.22 Our thoughts are with their respective families at this time.

Museum Lockdown Lectures

Happy New Year. Did you know that REME Museum and Army Flying Museum are cooperating on a couple of Lockdown Lectures on 31 January and 21 February? Steve Colling as Corps Historian is heading it up for REME and I have been putting bits… Continue Reading “Museum Lockdown Lectures”

Passing of J.F. Upritchard 57A

Reported by Roger Traves. Joeseph F Upritchard, 57A, DOD 31.12.21 We have no other details at this time.

Passing of M.A. Scott

The following death was published in the Craftsman January 2022 edition: We are sad to announce the passing of Michael A Scott, Intake 68C; DOD 3.11.21 Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Very Sad News

At this time of year it is extremely sad to receive reports of the loss of the following. Robert (Bob) Langley, Intake 52B David Charles Giles BEM; Intake 64A Robert T Dyer, Intake 61B; DOD 2012 (Belated)

Chairmans Christmas Message

Sent on behalf of Mike Tizard. Dear Old Boys.   I hope this message finds you fit and well and looking forward to Christmas.   I really thought we’d seen the back of this virus lark, and then up pops a new varient.  While… Continue Reading “Chairmans Christmas Message”

Latest OBAN – Issue 81 Dec 2021

The latest Issue of OBAN (issue 81 – Dec 2021) is now available in the Members section HERE