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Regiment 9th/12th Lancers
Year 1987
Transcription THE 9TH/IZTH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL
Medical Centre
The Catering Staff a
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Another eventful year In the Medical nesuuum
Centre.
Rugby Officer and part time RMO
Capt Keeling left us to become RMO to
the Truckies in Munster. He will be
misscd, but a part time civilian MO in
Wimbish may get more work done,
if Rugby and Fishing are not part of his
duties.
Sgt Reynolds continued to man the
helm, but was left behind in Wolfen»
buttel, serves him right.
Dr Bob was with us in SPIRITS and
not with us at all for a short time,
during which the fog emanating from
the Duty Room halved at least.
LCpl Rhodes won the ensuing struggle
for the bigger desk and promptly filled
it with pens, pencils and anything else
unsuspecting Clerks left around.
The only other person to remain
with us throughout was Tpr Gelsrhorpe.
who did manage to get within striking
distance of a EFT Pass. then injured
his leg, playing Football with his new
found fitness.
It is nice to note the Rugby Team
reached the Final of the Cavalry Cup,
with a try from 'l'pr Thomas, who
occassionally works in the Medical
Centre, between his sporting commit-
merits.
We all had fun on PROBEX. the
highlight being the Doctor casevaced
on an American Helicopter. with a
severe case of the “runs." When the
Medics found out he was a Doctor they
took his Pulse non stop. (Well that's
his excuse for holding Hands with
them).
The nurses have remained constanti
There was some sadness when LCpl
Campbell left to go back to his real
work, but a heater was obtained to
keep them warm at night.
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