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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Letters to the Editor from

Around the Regions

Dear Wally,
Please see below newspaper report from the State of Victoria
which outlines the field catering support an ex-AACC
member provided to emergency workers during the recent
catastrophic bushfires in Australia.
Today the Australian Capital Canberra is under a State
of Emergency as fires rage to the south of the city. Friends
of ours have already lost their home and farm business in
earlier fire-storms nearby in New South Wales.
Our Army Reserve has been mobilised for the first time
ever, and the AACC regular and reserve is supporting all
these fire fighters as well as Defence personnel and emer-
gency support staff over many fire fronts.
Ironically, in the north of Queensland, Defence person-
nel are assisting in flood relief in the city and surrounds of
Townsville, which is a large garrison town. I have received
reports through our “Old & Bold” network that the AACC
are supporting our troops and emergency workers to the Dear Wally,
best of their ability in these extemely hazardous condi- Following the sad passing of Colonel Wally Torrington,
tions. The initiative shown by the former member in the please find attached photo of the 1987 Army Apprentices
newspaper story below is a typical example of the drive College (ACC) shooting team. Pictured from left to right
and dedication which has been the hallmark of our Corps are: Cpl Gary Law, Sgt ‘Robbo’ Robertson, WO2 Dave
members over the last 77 years. Bentley, Maj Wally Torrington, SSgt Eddie Middle and
WO2 Bill MacNeil.
Regards, Brian Kay
These are priceless memories from Corpsam 1987
which was an excellent year for the College.
Best wishes, Martin (Robbo) Robertson

Dear Editor,
Four Generations of Military Service including the
Army Catering Corps
The memorial frame (pictured) was created to commemorate will be held by Peter’s nephew, Terry Luff (3rd generation –
Private Peter Luff 14713751 Army Catering Corps who was ex-RAF Chef 1960-67), having been commissioned by Terry’s
attached to the Royal Artillery in WW2. He was killed in son-in-law, Stuart Barrand (4th generation and currently
action on 30th June 1944 in Surrey, aged just 18. Peter was the serving in the Royal Navy). It will be passed down to Terry’s
second generation of the family to serve; his father, Alfred Luff, son, also called Peter Luff, in memoriam.
was a Sergeant (Driver) in the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Editor: Many thanks to Commander Stuart Barrand Royal Navy
Royal Air Force (RAF) during and after WW1. The frame for sending in this item and picture.
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