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Kenneth also loved his brass band cancer in 2018, his determination to at Westminster Abbey and the recep-
music and played various brass from keep fit and beat cancer was so strong tion held at Australia House in central
a young age. He played for numerous to the end. He is so very sadly missed London. He was also very honoured to
brass bands and taught younger peo- and leaves behind his wife, Caroline, be selected to cut the cake in December
ple how to play and was honoured as daughter and son, Yvette and Darren 2019 at the traditional Christmas Cake
Chairman of the Band. and Granddaughter’s Chloe and Ella. ceremony in the Great Hall where
He was an avid gardener, he loved to we are joined by our friends from the
maintain his garden and greenhouse to David Thomson Chelsea In Pensioner Australian High Commission. David
produce fruit and vegetables. He would 17 June 2023 loved his football and was a life member
be outside in all weathers working away David Thompson was born in Tonbridge, of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters
and chatting to all the neighbours. Kent on 23 December 1945. He enlisted club. I know he was extremely proud to
Words fall short on Kenneth’s as a boy soldier aged 14 into the Army know one of his heroes, Martin Chivers
incredible sense of humour and char- Catering Corps on 19 December 1960 and to be allowed to stand in the centre
itable actions. He will be sincerely and completed a three-year apprentice- circle of White Hart Lane on match day.
Keith Perry BEM is on the second row furthest right. missed by all that knew him and most ship as a Chef. Those that knew David would keen member of the Scout Association,
Keith Perry Cpl BEM most if not all of us. In addition to his notably, his family left behind - Wife On reaching adult service he was describe him as likeable, cheeky and with for which he attained the Gilt Cross,
one of the highest awards of bravery
1 June 2023 instructor role, he was also extremely Irene. Daughter Karen and Son-in- posted to 7th Regiment Royal Horse a ready wit. On behalf of David, I would
Law Gerry. Son Kenneth (Kenny) and Artillery in Aldershot and later deployed particularly like to thank Will Brookes, for single handedly saving a drowning
My father Keith Perry BEM sadly active with the Craft Guild of Chefs
Daughter-in-Law Marika. Grandkids to Aden from 15 March 1965 until 18 Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the boy at sea. Tony continued his educa-
passed away at home in June this year where he judged throughout most of his
Neil, Adam, Phillip, Clare, Rachel and February 1966. He then was attached to Spurs legends, Spurs Supporters Club, tion around the vicinity of Portsmouth
aged eighty seven. Leaving a sister, a wife professional life. He leaves behind his
James. Great Grandkids Connor, Ezra the Royal Engineers from 1968 to 1971 The ACC regimental association finally, and achieved a First-Class Pass in
and two sons and three grandchildren. devoted wife Eleri and two daughters.
and Micah. and deployed to Singapore, Hong Kong, the in-pensioners and staff of the Royal Professional Cookery, where passion
Keith was awarded the BEM medal Malaysia, East Pakistan and Australia. Hospital for their unwavering support really was the main ingredient.
from the King for saving a young boys Gordon Scott SSgt In March 1974, he decided to leave the during David’s battle with illness until After a number of jobs, he joined
life. He did his national service basic July 2023
Army having served for thirteen years ultimately, his death in Jones Ward on the Merchant Navy, working as a chef
training at Aldershot, I believe with the
Kenneth Smith Pte and attaining the rank of Corporal. 17 June 2023 aged 77. on the First-Class lounges aboard the
Royal Army service Corps. Keith then 6 June 2023 Following his Army service, he world-renowned Queen Elizabeth the
got posted to Tonfanau Army Camp in Last but by no means least, our
My grandpa was very proud of his found employment as a Chef with P&O prayers and thoughts are with David, his 2nd. The bug of travel bit hard and
Tywyn Wales with the Army Catering
service and would recount stories of and he then later joined the Australian family and his friends at this time. triggered a lifetime of craving adven-
Corps, between 1953 and 1957. Sadly,
his time in service and also, provided Army Catering Corps (AACC) ture. Tony’s main career, besides his
only some outbuildings are still there.
his continued support for the Armed where he remained for a further five Bill Walford Capt military service, was at British Airways
He served under Graham Kerr (the
Services by performing The Last Post at years. During this time, he became an 5 August 2023 and lasted an impressive 32 years. From
Galloping Gourmet TV series) whom
remembrance services. Australian Citizen in 1977. He attended one of Concordes chefs, to successful
my father spoke very highly off.
He passed away on 6th June 2023 - the University in Canberra and sub- John Winters positions in logistics and supply chain
aged 87 at his home in Swinton, Greater sequently worked for the Australian 30 May 2023 management, he accumulated a tapestry
Manchester. Mutual Providence Society until 1996 John, died quietly in his sleep on the of interest and experience principally
He served from 1953 to 1955 (aged before returning to the UK. He found 30th May, He was 92 yrs old within the sphere of aviation. After
18-20) in the Army Catering Corps and employment as a salesperson for Butler a well earnt retirement, Tony needed
spent most of his time based in Rhyl. Fine Foods and later set up a small Anthony Young (Tony) to continue the pace and volunteered
His service no: 22992746. business as a Poet and Raconteur which 20 July 2023 RHC his time as a Lock Keeper on the river
When asked about his time in the aimed to provide “Mirth though Verse”. Thames within the summer months and
military, Kenneth would always say Carl Stacey (Nick) David joined the Royal Hospital Background and life for the Royal Shoots upon the Crown
“I did the most important job in the 5 October 2022 on 22 October 2012 and was initially Tony Sanderson Young was always Estate in the winter. Embroiled within
British Army, feeding soldiers” Nick joined the army in 1972 at the age posted to Long Ward 8 as part of busy, a man in constant motion. He was this congested period, was a continued
Kenneth met his wife Irene and of 15 beginning his career in the Army Number 2 Company. David was keen born in Emsworth, Hampshire, on the obsession for notably classical music,
they married in 1956. Shortly after they Catering Corps. He served in many to get involved and assumed the role 11th April 1955 to his beloved parents hillwalking and fly-fishing.
had their children, Karen and Kenneth UK bases, Wales, Germany, Cyprus of a Royal Hospital Tour Guide in Ronald and Lya Young. From a Naval Tony certainly had a varied life, or
(Kenny). He worked as a painter and and the Falkland Islands. Nick left the December 2014 which he always carried family, he was Christened in the ships one could say a life well lived. His final
John Retalick Instructor decorator before his retirement then army in 1987 to join the Police Force out with great enthusiasm, pride and bell of HMS Wessex. As the anchor on calling was to become an In-Pensioner
12 October 2023 continued to fix and create in his in Shropshire where he served until diligence until December 2018 when life lifted, his journey had begun. Tony at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, proudly
John was a great statue of a man and workshop. 2008. Nick was always a keen sports- he retired from the role. Given David’s grew up to be a child that was outgoing, joining a legacy spanning over 330 years.
chef and well known throughout the Kenneth learnt how to cook whilst man, enjoying all sports, taking part links back to Australia, he was always fun and curious. At a height of six foot It would be remiss to not speak of
ACC and the chef world. He was an in the Army and upon leaving, he within the army and after leaving. He very keen to attend the annual dawn ser- from the age of twelve, he had a lofty Tony’s health. In later life, he was the
instructor at the school for many years continued his love of baking for friends even continued running and playing vice at Hyde Park Corner on ANZAC personality to match and attained the embodiment of resilience and tenacity;
and had contact and influence with and family. football after being diagnosed with Day as well as the ANZAC Day service lasting nickname of ‘Stretch’. He was a a strength that is celebrated to this day.

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