"OXO"

[Bob Bacon]

We've heard that "OXO" recently passed away. The information came from from an ex-RRW lad (Den Wood's brother) who said that "Oxo" had lost his battle with cancer.

This is such sad news that another comrade has been taken from us far too early. He was a great regimental character and I know those that served with him would want to know of his passing.

Does anyone have more detals of when he passed away, funeral etc? Also, any background information such as what was his full name, was he RWF, SWB or Welch Regiment originally?

[BennytheBall]

OXO was my section Cpl when I first joined the 1RWF a great professional soldier and I for one is very saddened to hear of his death and fight with cancer.
From Myself and all at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA "OXO" may you Rest in Peace

[jungle1810]

Hello,
The Bridgend & District branch of the Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association send their deepest sympathy to all OXO'S immediate family and friends.
Brian

[Lofty-25]

My sincere condolences to OXO's family and friends at this very sad and trying time


RIP OXO

[nasher546]

OXO,

RIP.

My condolences to his Family.

[hoppy41]

my condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

[wally15]

sad day to here that oxo had passed away, another good one gon. condolances to his family and friends wally 15.

[Braz]

Very Sad day indeed. I also knew OXO well. I would like to send Condolences to his family from the Denbigh and District Branch RWFCA. RIP OXO. Braz

[keith may]

CARDIFF BRANCH WOULD LIKE TO SENT CONDOLENCES TO OXOs FAMILY YET ANOTHER RWF MAN GONE TO THE BATTLEFIELD IN THE SKY R.I.P. OXO

[Gerrycc943]

Oh Dear, what very sad news.

OXO, aka Arfon Jones 12 from Tredegar, joined the Bn at Honiton in 1968? as a result of the formation of the RRW. He was a Cpl ex WELCH Regiment. If I remember correctly, he was posted to A Coy. As Cpls, we did become friends, his infectious humour socially, coupled by his professionalism on duty, endeared him to most of those he came into contact with - "played hard and worked just as hard."

I lost touch with OXO when I left the Bn Dec 77 on posting to SWW NETHERAVON. I think at that time he was a Pl Sgt at Crickhowell, I might be wrong!.

I would certainly be interested in any burial details and would make every effort to attend - "he was a one off" who seemed to suddently disappear from the public eye. I did try to get in touch with him at one time when he was at the Depot Crickhowell to no avail.

He wasn't that old, any ideas?