tom 12 ex sigs plt

[A&SRHQ]

For the funeral of Thom 12, (which we think will probably be week commencing 9 July) we are looking for 6 pall bearers, ideally ex-signals platoon - anyone wishing to carry out this task, could you please contact Des at RHQ - 01978 316188 or 07545 243513

The funeral will take place in Maesteg Chapel of Rest, then Margam Crematorium

[jungle1810]

Hello,
The Bridgend & District branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association offer their condolences to al Tom's family and friends.
Jungle1810 pp Bridgend RWFCA

[Bob Lloyd]

So sorry to hear this sad news that Tom 12 had passed away. I have many fond memories of service with him. In 1972 he was B Coys signals NCO and lived in 4pl lines. He introduced us all to Max Boyce when he returned from leave with a copy of Max's first LP recorded in Pontadawe (Max Boyce in Session). Kept us amused for many hours and added to the hireath we felt serving in Londonderry many miles away from family in Wales. He was also of course a true professional as a Regimental Signaller and I endorse all that those who worked closely with him have written in this thread. But he was more than a good signaller. In 1978 he was selected as the Ops WO on our 4 month Londonderry tour. I was Ops Offr at the time and knew I could rely on Tom 100% to do all that was required. Utterly reliable he was an excellent briefer and was complemented many times by the Bde staff. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. With deepest sympathy, Bob

[richie264]

He was a funny & lovely man.

[George Badham]

tom was a great friend and character never a dull moment around tom but a true professional to the end long will he be remembered R.I.P. TOM 12 another of the old guard gone to the last parade (sad news)

[Bricoates]

Very sad news, Tom 12 was a friend and part of the Recce/Sigs "Family" in the old days, all at the Caernarfon Branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association send our deepest sympathy to Family and friends at this sad time

[Brian Robert Dexter Dando]

I have very fond Memories of time served with Thom 12 from 1969 to 1987, in the Jungle in Malaya, Hong Kong etc. He was and outstanding member of the signal platoon and was very well respected by all the served with him. He followed me as Signals WO and then as TQMS I don't know what he did after that as I left the Bn to take over 28 cadet training team in Chester and I never saw him again but I will never forget him a great man. I have already told Des at RHQ that I will be willing to be a Pall Bearer and I look forward to meeting up with all his friends at the Funeral. Brian RDD

[Jones 24]

12, was one of the best.Thirty six years ago last tuesday he was my best man at my wedding. You could not have met a nicer person.Since i joined the sigs in honiton Tom became a friend he was either borrowing money off me or peeing over me hence his other nickname 'ramrod'. He was 100% genuine a true professional who would give you the world.My condolences to his family. A great loss to us all he's one that we will never forget. There will be plenty of TOM 12 stories at the wake. Good night and god bless 12. R.I.P A very true friend Jones 24.

[SHAUN MCCORMACK]

Very sad news. R.I.P Tom. Our condolences to Tom's family and friends.

Sue and Shaun

[Bob Bacon]

I first met Tom in late 1966 when I joined the Signals Platoon in Minden. He was the most caring person you would ever meet; an inspiring big brother, the fair-minded police officer and he would do anything to help someone else.

He was one of life's characters. Everybody knew him and everybody loved him. He never ceased to make people laugh - it was one of his greatest gifts. He was a team player in the truest sense. I have rarely seen a man give more for those around him, or a commander care more deeply for his men. It was never 'I', it was always 'us'.

He was unique, one in a million, a battalion personality through and through. He thrived on the friendship of many, and was generous to a fault in the friendship he gave in return. Indeed this was the very essence of the man; always putting others first, and taking huge enjoyment in making others smile and laugh, no matter how difficult the circumstances. No matter what happened, where we were at, even if we were sleeping in the field getting a torrential downpour rained on us, he'd always make it funny - but when it came time to seek help for him, he became humble.

The tributes paid by those on the forum speak volumes about the kind of soldier he was - a valued comrade and a trusted friend to many. Our thoughts and sympathies lie with his loved ones at this most difficult of times.