Ralph Davies 28

[BennytheBall]

I received a text from Capt Des Williams DCM informing me that good old WO2 Ralph Davies 28 has sadly passed away.

[Gerrycc943]

Wow, what can I say?

June is certainly taking its quota of the "Cream of the Regiment", claiming yet another icon, and has mercilessly punched a gaping hole in the guts of the RWFCA.

Ralph's background was predominately Sigs Pl and I didn't really get to know him until I was a SNCO in Hong Kong (1970) and enjoyed his company both professionally and socially. Both he and his late wife Betty were the life and soul of the Sgts Mess and the first to embrace and educate new Mess members and wives regarding Mess etiquette!

As a result of postings, I lost touch with Ralph but did bump into him and his brother Alun 46 at the funeral of Rally Jones.

Now re-united with Betty, I would go as far as to say that a contributory factor to his passing was a broken heart!

Sincere condolences to Alun and Lynne plus other family members and friends from myself, Verna and family.

Condolences also from all members of the London Branch RWFCA.


Gerry 43
Hon Sec
London Branch RWFCA

[martin Hargraves]

What a sad month, our thoughts go to the family at this sad time from Wendy and myself and The LofF.

[Braz]

Condolences to Ralphs family from all at the Denbigh Branch of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association. Braz

[evans70]

I received a text from Capt Des Williams DCM informing me that good old WO2 Ralph Davies 28 has sadly passed away. Ralph as been a very good friend over the years, a very poppular bloke. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Condolences to Alan and family.70

[nasher546]

This really is a sad period for the Royal Welch.

Rest in Peace Ralph.

[SHAUN MCCORMACK]

Rest in Peace Ralph, our sincere condolences to Alun, Lyn and family. Sue and Shaun

[Gwyn Nicholas]

Godbless Ralph re-united with "Aunty" Betty. Our thoughts are with Alun, Lyn and family. Nick and Pam

[mick carnell 53]

our thoughts are with alun, lyn and family at this sad time, RIP Ralph

[hoppy41]

Condolence to Ralph family at this sad time.Rest in peace Ralph

[Mike Salway]

Sorry to hear this,Ralph was a great sort,our condolences to Alun and Lynne and family. May he RIP.
Lots of love, Mike and Carol.

[Dai72]

Seems to be no end at the mo with losing comrades. Used to enjoy our chats in Wrexham. RIP mate.

[Ianto 10]

Ralph was my first Pln Sgt when I joined the Sigs in Minden 1965, he was a good man who took care of his Lads, again Ralph showed me the ropes when I first got to the WO and Sgt Mess he made sure that I and Jan settled into the mess, I was very fond of Ralph a good bloke. My condolences go to Alun,Lynne and family Jan and I share their sorrow at this sad time. Rest in Peace Ralph until we meet again.

[jungle1810]

Hello,
The Bridgend &District branch of the RWFCA extend their sympathy to all Ralph's family and friends.
As pointed out in a couple of threads June has been a very bad month for the RWFCA.So I am quoting a truncated poem from the pen of John Donne English poet and cleric.
"Speak not to me of death,
For the death of man kind diminishes me,
And I am deeply involved with mankind,
No man is an island entire unto himself,
We are all part of the main,
Part of a continent,
There fore send not to ask for whom the bell tolls,
Brother it tolls for thee".
Regards RBD aka jungle1810

[peterlansley]

Ralph 28 was PSI HQ Coy 3rd bat 1971 time ,Roy was RSM what a great team and what a great loss. Our thoughts are with the families .If there is an army on the other side then who would expect to be in the RWF,s corner ,RIP Two immensly gifted soldiers who stood above all and looked after allwho came under their wing.. Gone but never will we forget what these giants of military expertise have left their and given their all for the ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS which meant so much to all who served with them.RIP ,

[sixties]

God bless you Ralph i remember him so well.condolences to all.

[Rog Ball 01]

Yet another great person leaves us. June is becoming a very sad month for us.

Condolances to the family from Chris and Roger Ball

[Keith Jones 989]

The world has lost a true gentleman. RIP Ralph.

[Bob Bacon]

I had the honour of Ralph being my first platoon sergeant when I joined the Battalion in Minden in 1966 and was posted to the Signals Platoon. He taught me much and I was proud to learn from him. He was also my CSM in Tidworth during my time with the Recce/Vigilant Platoon

Ralph was a hugely popular figure and a natural leader in every way. A man of much charm, wit and funny in every way. He was also a fine soldier too and, in my eyes, one of the most professional I have known. He was the very epitome of a Royal Welch soldier: compassionate to all and unswervingly loyal to his friends. Many a time he demonstrated this by his willingness to go the extra mile, regardless of the situation.

My thoughts go out to his family that are left behind at this sad time. Farewell my friend.

[Paul Hinge]

What a month Icannot wait to see it disappear at the end of next week. Shirley and I extend our sincere condolences to Alan and Lynne as well as to all of those who served and knew Ralph well. What was need to be said has already been expressed in this thread already another Royal Welch legend leaves this mortal coil for that great parade ground above. Until we meet again...God Bles and sleep tight.

Hingey

[BILL DOUTCH]

So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of ralph davies. Put me on the right path many a time during my younger days in the recce minden/honiton. My deepest sympathies to all the family.

Bill doutch.

[ritchie8839]

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph 28 a great guy our condolances to all the familly RIP friend.
Ritchie 39

[vince(maggot)]

sorry to here of the passing of ralph it is a sad day for all as he was a good caracter and a true gentour condolences to alan lynne and family from vince @ joyce may he rest in peace

[Bricoates]

I knew Ralph as a Sigs Instructor on my cadres in the early sixties when I was as a signaler in the Recce pln, he will be sadly missed, condolences to all Family and Friends at this sad time.

Brian and all at the Caernarfon Branch RWFCA

[wally15]

yet another one of us gone to the Bn in the sky. i worked with ralph as a psi and as c/ sgt a/tank he was the csm of support coy. rest in peace my old mate give our love to bet when you meet up at the top. all of our condolances to you tracy, cathy,allan,terry, and familys,wally and marion 15

[Dai Davies]

Condolences to Ralphs family at this sad time from the Swansea Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association.

[A&SRHQ]

I can now confirm that the funeral of ex WO2 Ralph Davies 28 will take place at 1330 hrs on Friday 15th July at St Giles Parish Church, Wrexham LL13 8LS, followed by a service at 1430hrs at Wrexham Crematorium LL14 4EP. All are invited back to Hightown Barracks for refreshments after the services.</SPAN></SPAN>
Flowers from family only; the Church collection will go to Military/Regimental Charities.</SPAN></SPAN>
I would appreciate it if you could let me have any anecdotes or reminiscences you may have of Ralph, for the funeral address.</SPAN></SPAN>
Capt ED Williams