Memories of Singapore – by Richard Walker.
A LOTUS EATERS TRIP SINGAPORE 1966 TO 1968 By Richard Walker with help from Mike Farley on the Fort Rosalie and considerable input from David Cameron on the Gold Ranger.…
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CAPTAIN JOHN “SID” KEMPTON – Crossed the Bar
It is with great regret that I have to inform you all that Captain John “Sid” Kempton RFA, Rtd, (RFAA No 0068) crossed the bar today. Funeral arrangements will be…
Click to Read Full ArticleVETERANS’ ID CARDS – Apply online
RFA veterans can now apply for the HM Armed Forces Veteran card. As far as we’re aware you should use your discharge book number when asked for a service number.…
Click to Read Full ArticleRobert (Bob) Settle – Crossed the Bar
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report the death, yesterday, of Robert (Bob) Settle, MNM Captain(E) retd. He was a former trustee of the Association and…
Click to Read Full ArticleCharles Runkee (0045) – Crossed the Bar
I have to report the sad death of Charles (Charlie) Runkee (0045) on 1st January 2024. His funeral is on 30th January at 1.15pm at Huddersfield crematorium and is being…
Click to Read Full ArticleGavin Wye (0827) – Crossed the Bar
Andrew Armstrong sadly reports: During the Christmas and New Year period we lost two dear friends Gavin (0827) and Dorothy Wye. Gavin passed away shortly before Christmas after a long…
Click to Read Full ArticleIan Harvey – Crossed the Bar.
Retired LH Stwd Ian Harvey (Silver Fox) Crossed the Bar 28th November 2023. He was originally from Southampton, then settled in South Shields. RIP
Click to Read Full ArticleChief Officer(E) Edward Bradley – Crossed the Bar.
Edward joined RFA late 1970s, served as engineer (2nd, 1st, & Chief) on Plumleaf, Oakleaf, Galahad, Percival, & Lancelot (among others), through until 1994. His funeral service was held 1.45pm,…
Click to Read Full ArticleCPO(E) PAUL WEBB – CROSSED THE BAR
From Digby Denby: It is my sad duty to report that CPO(E) Donkeyman Paul Webb “Webby”, received his final order to Slip and Proceed, and Crossed the Bar at 0615…
Click to Read Full ArticleMrs Angela Roddis (0050) – Crossed the Bar
Very sorry to report from Andrew Armstrong: “Sorry to report that Angela Roddis wife of the late Captain John Roddis passed away on Tuesday after a period of illness. Angela…
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