BILL STREET BEM (Strasser)

"I am sorry to inform you all that Bill Street sadly passed away this morning in Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. He was found unconscious in his house last Friday by neighbours and never recovered.

Bob Doak"


This is a person who lived a major part of the RWF's history in the 20th Century from the battlefields of France, Belgium, Holland and Germany right through to the conflict in Northern Ireland during the 1970's. He left the battalion the year I joined the army. His death is a poignant moment for all of us.

So sad to hear the news of Bill,s passing another great Royal Welchman Gone.R.I.P

It is fair to say that when I first met Bill he made an immediate and lasting impression. The phrase 'real character' has been used so often that it is has begun to sound banal, yet in the case of Bill it could not have greater resonance. Here was a man who truly lived life to the full. His character and soldierly capability ensured that he had an enormous profile across all areas within the Regiment.

A more popular and respected member of his peer group would be hard to find and it will be difficult to think of him without smiling as he had a unique ability to lift anyone from the most sombre of moods. He had an unrivalled wit and sense of humour; few within the chain of command escaped his proportionally measured acerbic wit. What is beyond question is that all he did was done with a spirit of fun, energy and without any trace of guile or malice.


Bill will be greatly missed. Our thoughts at this difficult time are with all of his family and friends who will feel the loss of this very special individual.

So sorry to hear about the passing of another true Royal Welsh man RIP Bill you will be truly missed by all.

Ritchie39

My earliest memories of Bill are as a child, when my father took me onto the Mess and there was this fugure with a huge beard (full colour then). I think I was probably terrified at that point, but I remember he was so softly spoken and reassuring that it did not last. He would even allow me to stroke the famous beard. Bill was a real Gentleman, respected and loved by everyone. He will be sorely missed. Godbless.

Sorry to hear the new's of bill's passing.a great man gone RIP BILL

RIP Bill, another character gone, but never forgotten

And St Peter said"lord I have found a good man to repair the gate" Bill was good company and always gave good advice to newly promoted sgts agood friend who will be sadly missed by all Royal Welch Fusiliers even more so by The League of friends. Rest in Peace Bill job done. TC.

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Originally Posted by Bob Bacon

It is fair to say that when I first met Bill he made an immediate and lasting impression. The phrase 'real character' has been used so often that it is has begun to sound banal, yet in the case of Bill it could not have greater resonance. Here was a man who truly lived life to the full. His character and soldierly capability ensured that he had an enormous profile across all areas within the Regiment.

A more popular and respected member of his peer group would be hard to find and it will be difficult to think of him without smiling as he had a unique ability to lift anyone from the most sombre of moods. He had an unrivalled wit and sense of humour; few within the chain of command escaped his proportionally measured acerbic wit. What is beyond question is that all he did was done with a spirit of fun, energy and without any trace of guile or malice.


Bill will be greatly missed. Our thoughts at this difficult time are with all of his family and friends who will feel the loss of this very special individual.

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What more can be said about dear Bill. He was a man that cannot be replaced and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him or have heard of him in the past.

Rest in peace

Hello All,
I remember "Strasser" from our halcyon days in Jamaica,with his mucker "Griff " 70, they broke the mould after he was born. R.I.P. Bridgend & District Branch of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association send their deepest sympathy to all his immediate family and his many friends from the battalion.
RBD aka jungle1810

Having read all of the words below, there is nothing more I can add.

God Bless and Rest in Peace Bill.

My condolences to his Family at such a sad time.

Saddend to hear Bill has gone, Like Al I joined when Bill was already a Legend, could not pick up a RWF magazine without seeing Bill in it, he was an Icon, and even later in life seemed to beam positive energy with his presence, He will be missed, very much so at the League of Friends, my thought are with Bills family at this sad time

Sad news indeed, a great man and true Royal Welch Fusilier. My lasting memory will be the great big smile coming through the huge white beard in Wrexham 2009. A Legend for sure.

Rest in Peace Bill.

Dilwyn

Yes, Bill will be sadly missed, I remember on a short posting, (I think it was Kenya) Bill had persuaded about eight of us, (on his behalf) each to bring in a duty free bottle of Spirit through customs, at the other end he was running round like a headless chicken trying to catch us all before we scampered off with the loot. What a sad week, I and all at the Caernarfon RWFCA Branch send our deepest condolences to all Family and Friends. RIP Bill.

Such a nice man that everyone always said good things about, I never heard a bad thing said about him. there is nothing more I can say either.

God Bless Bill.

My condolences to his Family.

A Legend has departed this mortal coil!

I was travelling to S.Wales this morning when Bob Doak contacted me with this sad news. Strasse is now with his friends TG (Dad) Griffiths and Jock Lawson. Those three were inseperable when they were serving together in the Regiment.
As has been said, Characters are difficult to forget and Bill Street was very much a character he was in every way very much part of the RWF's history from the 2nd WW right through to now. His softly spoken voice and wicked sense of humour will be missed by us all.
Sleep tight friend until we meet again on that great parade ground above.

Hingey and all members of the Aberystwyth Branch

Another great man leaves us. RIP

Goodnight Bill, you will never be alone, A true Royal Welch man. RIP

A true loyal Royal Welch Fusilier through and through. Goodnight Bill, God Bless. R I P. From all at the Denbigh Branch of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Asociation. Braz

Yet another great man has gone to the battion in the sky r.i.p. Bill
from keith and all at cardiff rwfca

The Members of the Mt-Ash Branch (R.W.F.C.Ass) Send Their Deepest Sympathy to his Family A True Royal Welsh Man to the Regiment & Comrades (R.I.P.)

Very,very sad.Farewell Bill. RIP

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Very,very sad.Farewell Bill. RIP

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from all at bargoed&blackwood rip bill one of the best

Yes once again it is very sad to hear of the passing away of another Royal Welchman Bill Street.

Our Deepest sympathy goes out to Bill's Family, Friends and fellow Comrades'
From All at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA

this has been a very sad week for our Royal welch family, no other man looked the part more than bill on parade with his pioneers, his picture was the fist picture of a Royal welch fusilier that i saw when i went to the recruiting office ,, i thought thats what i want to join... god bless bill you will be sadly missed by all but you will never be forgotten.

Shrewsbury and District Branch send their heart felt condolences to Bill's family and friend at this sad time, our condolences also go to Brecon and Blaenafon Branch RWFCA who have a lost a loyal member and a true friend. My fond memories of Strasse was when Wo2 Evans 03 and I used to breed budgies in Tidworth, I asked Bill if he would build me a couple of breeding cages which he did out of ETR targets, them cages were so well made that I could have bred golden eagles in them, I still had them until a couple of years ago used as spare shelves in the garage.
Rest in Peace Bill we will meet again for sure.

A very great man who I work with and under for many years, He will be sadly missed but well remenbered.

John Nye

yet another good man gone to join his mates up above and to be with tom griff yanto 80. he was agreat man who helped so menny of us during our service time he was a good friend to me and the last time i seen him i was driving down the vally and stoped at the lights and a car passed me and went througe the lights he stoped a short time later and he said did you see that bloke he nearly hit me i had to laugh but that was bill for you. rest in peace mate you have done your bit for this world R I P

Re-Bill street. very sad to hear the passing of ( sgt street) when i knew him. a great man. condolences to his family, r.i.p turner57

Deepest condolences on behalf of my Dad (Gerry 43) and all members of the London Branch RWF Comrades Association.

I'm only just seen that Bill has passed away & am so saddened by it. Another RWF man I have known and known of all my life, that I can remember. Such a lovely man, I was so glad I managed to see & talk to him a few years ago in Wrexham. God bless Strasser, rest in peace. Remembered always with affection, as so many of the 'old school' are.

Well can only repeat wats already bin said...a GREAT man a legend witin regimental circles Bill was my 1st boss within the pioneers and only wish i could ave followed in his footsteps but....knowone can because he was unique U will greatly b missed Bill RIP