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.................................................................................................................................The next Fandance is Sat 18th May 2024......................................................................................................................
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Having taken into account the current COVID restrictions that currently apply in the different parts of the UK, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 reunion.
The Chairman Nick Butler will be heading up the Fan at 0930 hrs on Saturday the 15th May and he will lay a BAFC wreath on behalf of the Club at the summit.
He will also toast The Fallen.
If other members wish to make their own pilgrimage up the Fan at their own risk please follow the relevant COVID restrictions that will be in place.
As a Club we are not able to accept liability for members safety and well being over the weekend of 14/15 May. Our Clubs insurance that normally covers Fandance will not operate this year.
Update to follow reference Aldershot 10 Miler on the 20th November 2021.
.........................................................................................................................The 10 Miler will be held on w/e Saturday 23rd November 2024........................................................................................
Hi Guys,
Heard the sad news yesterday that Noel Ross MM who fought at Arnem, sadly collapsed and died at at his home in Aldershot on Thursday 26th, his Service will be held at the Aldershot Crematorium on Thursday 10th. May at 1330hrs.
'REST IN ETERNAL PEACE NOEL'.
[QUOTE=spud;1860]Hi Guys,
Heard the sad news yesterday that Noel Ross MM who fought at Arnem, sadly collapsed and died at at his home in Aldershot on Thursday 26th, his Service will be held at the Aldershot Crematorium on Thursday 10th. May at 1330hrs.
'REST IN ETERNAL PEACE NOEL'.
Noel's Service Record..
Noel was born in Lichfield, Staffordshire. 15th November 1920
Occupation prior to 1937 - Labourer.
Noel joined the South Staffordshire Regiment of the British Army on 7th October 1937 and was finally discharged on 30 September 1974. Army No.4915089. (He joined as many young men of the day did by telling the recruiting officers that he was older than he really was.)
He joined the Army Air Corps as a parachutist and transferred to the Parachute Regiment on it's formation in 1941.
During his service he served in:-
Italy, Africa, France, Aden, Palestine & Arabian Peninsula, Hargeisa in Somalia, Wuppertal Germany, Nee soon FETC Singapore, Northern Ireland and Taunton his final posting.
Ranks during service:
Private 7/10/37 - 23/6/44
Lance Corporal 24/6/44 - 18/6/46
Corporal 15/7/46 - 16/8/46
Sergeant 17/8/46 - 09/8/52
Staff Sergeant 10/8/52 - 23/11/52
Colour Sergeant(CQMS) 24/11/52 - 15/11/70
WOII 16/11/70 - 30/09/74
He was awarded the following decorations:
Military Medal (MM) for gallantry and distinguished service in the field,
British Empire Medal for service in the Far East,
1939-1945 Star,
Africa Star with a mention in dispatches,
France & Germany Star ,
Italy Star,
General Defence Medal,
1939-1945 War Medal,
GSM for Northern Ireland and Malay Peninsula 1964-66, 1951-54
GSM Clasps for Canal Zone, Arabian Peninsula 1957-6, Cyprus 1955-59, Palestine 1945-1948, Palestine ,
Long Service and Good Conduct medal and bar,
Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM)
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Hi Guys,
Heard the sad news yesterday that Noel Ross MM who fought at Arnem, sadly collapsed and died at at his home in Aldershot on Thursday 26th, his Service will be held at the Aldershot Crematorium on Thursday 10th. May at 1330hrs.
'REST IN ETERNAL PEACE NOEL'.
Hi David,
Another bit of information you requested is the wording of the citation for dad when he was awarded the MM.
It reads: "Lance Corporal Unit: No.10 Platoon, "C" Company, 156th Parachute Battalion, 4th Parachute Brigade, 1st Airborne Division, British Army Action: During the entire action at Arnhem this NCO was an example to all around him for his exhibition of coolness and courage under fire. On numerous occasions he volunteered to carry messages under fire; he personally killed a large number of the enemy at different times and whenever circumstances were serious he would be heard encouraging and steadying those around him. He was particularly conspicuous on the 20th September 1944 when the remnants of the Brigade were surrounded by the enemy in a hollow in the woods, standing up in full view of the enemy in the face of intense fire to direct the fire of other men on the enemy positions."
I think that this actually typifies the character which dad had and always portrayed. He always thought of others before himself.
Best regards,
Jon.
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