9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1987 - Page 0051
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1987 |
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W0s and Sgts Mess The end of another year {or the Mess, A year of many strange new faces, rather older new faces, structural changes, fond farewells and a Regi- mental Move. The year started with Spring Probex and the usual influx of French and American guests. Stimulating late-night comparisons of the strengths or weak nesses of various brews and the exchange of various items of clothing were the rule of the day. In June a contingent of the Italian Army came for seven days and held an "Italian Night“ in the Mess. As a point of interest the Italians actually like RAOC “Bread"; proving how strange they are. Due to various renovations in the Mess, it was not until August that we “dined out" Lt Simpson, who. having had so long to prepare his farewell speech, delivered one of the longest on record. The Mons Moy Ball held in September took place in the Gymnasium. due to the large number attending. Amazing what the addition of a few parachutes and pieces ol‘ hessian can achieve in transforming a gymnasium. It proved a great event enjoyed by all. The normal round of social events and parties was followed by the parade, probably the most important event in the Regimental Calendar. October saw the presentation of LS 5t GC Medals to several Mess members by Maj Gen A R G Mullins OBE. Comd l Armd Div. in November the Seoond-inJCommand Maj W H Wright was dined out in style. in addition, a contingent from HMS Brazen visited the Regiment and we held an Inter—Squadron Mess games night. This included an interesting “Trivial Pursuits“ game won by SSgt Melville’s team (SSgt Melville provided the game board and questions!). November saw the presentation of more LS and GC Medals by Brig D A Williams (Comd Armdi) THE WH/IZTH ROYAL LANCERS KEGIMENTAL JOURNAL W0! Pegram. SSgt Dickson and Sgt Rowland received their LS&GC medals from Brigadier D A Williams The Christmas Draw. an outstanding function, took place on 5 December again held in the Gymnasium (trans» formed for the occasion on a Christmas theme). An exciting cabaret included knife-throwing and snake charming with audience participation! 1 The Mess Snooker Final aroused much interest with a fine win by Gary Malsher over Dave Dixon overseen, in usual style, by MC Fred Davis in his own version of MC dress. January saw the dining out of Maj Morpeth (now of literary fame). In March yet more LS & GC Medals were presented by Brig D A Williams Comd Armd. The Regimental move precluded any further functions, but I am sure that all the Mess members are looking forward to our stay in Wimbish, |
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