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friendship. Chas had left the army in For the last 7 years he has fought
1974 and had been catering manager for bravely still taking an active part in life
a holiday camp company before starting with Pam his wife of 52 years – his chil-
up his own small business with hard- dren Karen and Dean and his beloved
ware and newsagents shops, which his Grandsons Adam and Harry.
son Dean later took over. His daughter Sleep in peace Soldier Laddie Sleep
Karen by this time crossing the Atlantic in peace your Battle’s over.
as a Stewardess on the Concorde. James Ongley
Holidays in Spain – England –
Germany – Scotland were to follow 23477566 Corporal
with Chas filling in the gaps walking in Patrick Charles Scully
the Lake District – sailing in Spain – – 3rd November 2021
flying his monoplane and when he came Dear Sir, I would like
back to earth he had 40 women dancing to inform you of the
to his command as a certified line-dance passing of Patrick on
instructor. the 3rd November 2021 aged 80 years.
In May 2014 we attended the All Patrick joined the service as a boy solider
Ranks Reunion on Hayling Island to in Monchengladbach, Germany aged 15.
have a sentimental 50th O.Squad reun- He always spoke with pride of his served
ion only to be surprised ourselves when time with the ACC, and in particular as Martin Topping – 1st June 2021

Andy Senneck another O.Squad mem- chef to General Walter Walker during Bertie Charles Young – 11th May 2021
ber arrived. the Borneo campaign. I attach some
On the Sunday Chas told us that photos of Patrick taken during his
Dean Mueller-Davies
he was to have an oral screening before recent 80th Birthday celebrations in
Al Mundy
returning to Spain, unfortunately the September. Clive Sturgess
result was positive. Kind regards, Susan Anthony

Members & Partners Dinner 2022

The Army Catering Corps and Royal Logistic Chefs (Past & area. Once we have been able to finalise the details members
Present) Sergeants’ Association was inaugurated in November will be informed by email with directions on how to book your-
1985 in the Sgts Mess at St Omer Barracks, Aldershot. The self and partner places for the dinner. There will be a restriction
objects of the Past and Present Association are: of 80 seats, so it will be “first come, first served”.
 To establish a centre by which past and present Warrant The membership of the Past & Present is open to people
Officers, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants may keep in touch that have been or are Sergeants, Staff Sergeants or Warrant
with each other. Officers in either:
 To arrange for the membership to dine together at least  The Army Catering Corps or Chefs in The Royal Logistic
once a year, and to meet as may hereinafter be appropriate. Corps
 To assist, wherever possible, both the Army Catering Corps  CVHQ ACC or 167 Catering Support Regiment RLC.
Association and The Royal Logistic Corps Association in  In a Cook/Chef trade while serving with the WRAC or
achieving their objectives. Reserve Army
The second of the Association’s objective, to have an annual  In-pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea who served in
dinner, has been fulfilled every year from 1985 to 2020. Then the Army Catering Corps and Chefs of The Royal Logistic
there was Covid-19! So, sadly we did not have a dinner in 2021, Corps and WRAC, irrespective of the rank they attained
but planning has started for our “Members and Partners Dinner whilst serving, are granted Honorary Membership
2022”. Covid restriction permitting, we are aiming to hold the Go to www.ACCassociation.org/SgtsMess/membership_
function one Saturday night in February in the Farnborough form.htm for the Association’s membership application form.
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