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his wife and baby daughter who he hadn’t seen. Corinne was born after he had left for Malaya. His service for Queen and country was completed but he still maintained a lifelong connection with his Regiment.
Clive and Molly moved to Dipton County Durham in 1995 where they were both involved in the group that secured the new war Memorial for the village.
Clive was the proud recipient of the [Pingat Jasa] Malaysian Service medal presented to him personally in 2010 by the Defence Attaché (a Brigadier General)....on behalf of the Malaysian Government. Similarly he and Molly on their 60th Diamond Wedding Anniversary were delighted to receive a congratulatory letter from, HM Queen Elizabeth.
He and Molly were great supporters of the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal.
Clive had been poorly since 2017, they always thought he would go first but sadly Molly passed away in January 2019. She became a Christian late in life after strug- gling with the fact Molly believed she wasn’t good enough to be a Christian. None of us are!
After her death, Clive was lovingly looked after by his devoted daughter Corinne and by George, Sarah (Sugar Plum) and Sharon. Sharon was quite moved last week when she discovered the draft of a card sent by him when she passed her GCSE exams. He clearly loved both girls. Clive continued to grapple with ill health, undergoing treatment for a tumour on his oesophagus and subsequently for kidney disease. He spent a considerable time in, and attending Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Clive was very appreciative of his GP, Dr Wooley and of the care given by the staff at Sunderland Royal, particularly Simon Hardy of the Renal Unit and Dr Palfrey. He was also most grateful for the district nurses and the excellent Marie Curie staff who looked after him.
Mr P Sargerson
Died 24 May 2023 Served 1968 – 1971
Paul Joined the Regiment in Munster in 1968 and was posted to B Squadron moving on later the same year to HQ Squadron. Paul
left the Regiment in 1971.
Mr W Howson
Died 27 May 2023 Served 1958 – 1960
William Howson known as Bill was born in Sheffield on 7 January 1938 to William and Edith and had an older sister Joan.
His early life was very hard as he lost his father in World War II aged 3. It was hard in those days, as it was for everyone, as there was no help or benefits. His mum worked at Wharncliffe Hospital and worked long hours. When Bill was aged 10 he worked on a local farm before and after school and weekends for pocket money which he gave to his mother to help out.
At the age of 15 Bill had pneumonia on the day of the Queen’s Coronation in 1953, the doctor told him to rest and stay in bed for 7 days, after 3 days the owner of the farm came to his house to ask him to come back to work as they could not manage without him. This was the only time in his working life that Bill had time off for illness. He had a very strong work ethic which he passed on to his children.
Bill got married to Pat in January 1958 and had a son Steve. In 1958 Bill got called up to do his National Service and was posted to Malaya where he drove armoured cars Ferrets and Saracens. He really enjoyed army life (his words they were the best days of his life) Bill was mentioned in “Dispatches” which is an award for gallantry, he never told anyone what he did for the award. He was soon made up to Corporal and was then de-mobbed in 1960.
On his return he soon found work in a local foundry in Ecclesfield as a labourer and crane driver, however Bill always wanted to be a milkman so he bought a round in 1961. He covered areas mostly in Southey Green and Parson Cross and did this until his retirement in 1996.
In his retirements Bill enjoyed caravanning, motor sports especially Speedway and Formula 1 and football. He also enjoyed eating out especially at the Rhinegold Garden Centre and enjoyed a pint. SH
Mr D P Careless
Died 18 June 2023 Served 1964 – 1970
David Philip Careless, affec- tionately known as Phil, passed away on Saturday, 18th June 2023, in Hove. He leaves
behind a legacy of distinguished military
service and a life richly lived, touching many with his dedication and warmth.
Phil’s military career began with his enlistment in the Army on 27 August 1964 in Nottingham. He initially served in the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (JLR RAC) at Bovington Camp, Dorset, from 1964 to 1966. His journey then led him to the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO), where he served from 1966 to 1970 in various locations including Paderborn and Munster in West Germany, Camp du Larzac in France, Perham Down, Tidworth, and during the operations for the British Troops’ withdrawal from the Protectorate in ADEN, RAF Khormaksar.
In 1970, Phil transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC), marking the beginning of a diverse and impactful phase of his career. His assignments included postings at 7/11 OFP, Celle, Germany; HQ Ground Liaison Group, HQ 38 Group RAF at RAF Odiham; and as a Personal Assistant to Colonel GS at HQ 38 Group RAF, RAF Benson. His service also took him to HQ 1 Div in Verden-an- der-Aller, West Germany; HQ London District at Horse Guards, London; the British Embassy in Warsaw, Poland; HQ SW District in Salisbury, Wilts; and to the Falklands War in 1982 as part of Operation Corporate. His final years in the military saw him at HQ NORTHAG (NATO) in Rheindahlen, Germany/Maastricht, Holland, HQ British Forces in the Falkland Islands, and at the MoD, Directorate Land Service Ammunition in Didcot, Oxon, before his retirement in 1988.
Phil’s service was recognized with several awards, including the General Service Medal with Clasp for South Arabia in 1967, the South Atlantic Medal with clasp, and the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
After retiring from the Army, Phil, along with his wife Jan, ventured into the world of entrepreneurship by acquiring Stanmer Stores, a cafe on the outskirts of Brighton. They ran this establishment successfully for many years. Phil enjoyed an active retirement in Hove, indulging in his passions for skiing in the Alps and cycling along the seafront. He was also an active member of the local fitness community.
Phil is survived by his son, Paul, who followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the JLR RAC in 1992. Phil was a devoted and loving grand- father to his grandson, Harrison.
David Philip Careless was more than a soldier; he was a community figure, a loving family man, and an inspiration to many. His dedication to his country, his unwavering spirit, and his commitment to family and community will be dearly missed but forever remembered by those who had the honour of knowing him.
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