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commissioned by Charles II, which went to a new client for £4.5 million, just a fortnight after Carter’s sudden death.
Jonathan was married to Lucy for 20 years, and he leaves three children: Gus, deputy features editor of the Spectator, Lettice, a marketing executive, and Ottilie, currently studying for an MSc in psychology.
Much missed, he was charming, great fun, an undoubted bon viveur and highly supportive of his colleagues and associates,
plus an inveterate problem solver, repeatedly finding ways round intractable difficulties. He wielded this skill in aid of many friends as well, and was deeply loyal. Nothing was too much trouble for him.
Jonathan suffered a heart attack and died at home on June 6,
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As a soldier Jeremy was a success, though never in a conven- tional way. His impulsive nature, his attitude of “to think is to act” meant that he certainly got things done. When he was Adjutant his Commanding Officer said that much of what he did was done brilliantly; but just occasionally the results were disastrous!
It was as a civilian that Jeremy truly flourished. After a period as a mini-cab driver he became sales manager to a textile firm, then moved on to work for an interior design company in the Middle East. His success in this field led him to found MD Xium International Ltd in 1982, working in Oman furnishing dwellings for the Sultan and his family. This he did until 1994, and in the same period he founded the Willow Trust, a char- ity in Gloucestershire to encourage boating for the disabled. He had become increasingly interested in charity work, and developed an exceptional fundraising ability, due mainly to his mastery of English, his capacity for taking pains, and above all from his enthusiasm and persistence. For many years and after much travelling in Asia, fundraising became his principal occupation, ably supported by his wife, Wendy Gough, who he met in 2001.
He was in particular engaged with the John Fawcett Foundation, a charity based in Bali, where Jeremy spent much of his time, which concerns itself with treating eye problems among the poor in Indonesia. Indeed, he started the UK branch of the Charity which he ran until his death.
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Major J F A Hope
14th/20th​King’s​Hussars​1962​-​1976
Jeremy Hope joined the 14th/20th King’s Hussars in the footsteps of his brother Mike, choosing the Regiment as stepsons of Brian Tayleur, who had joined 14/20H before the war, was Adjutant to “Freckles” Tilney in Italy in 1945, and later commanded our affili- ated TA regiment, the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry.
in 1963 and led a troop in A Squadron. His subsequently went with them to Tripoli, and was with them in Cyprus when they were deployed as part of the United Nations Force there. He continued as a troop leader when we converted to Centurion in Perham Down and subse-
As a troop leader Jeremy showed a sound tactical sense and the ability to make decisions quickly and carry them through fearlessly. He was never afraid of taking risks, and never refused a dare. Indeed, at times this caused him painful injury – but not, mercifully, anyone else! In North Africa he played polo, but was not a keen horseman thereafter. He was always a charming, good looking and well-dressed young man, and popular with the other sex. Enviably so, some of us thought! His generous and caring nature made him liked by the men he commanded.
He became Signals Officer in the late 60s, and then succeeded Conor O’Brien as Adjutant. From there he was posted to Sandhurst as an Instructor. On returning to the Regiment he was found to have developed medical problems and was dis- charged with a disability pension in 1976.
quently to Chieftain in Paderborn.
Jeremy arrived in Benghazi
In all Jeremy Hope was a good soldier and energetic, charming and generous man who found fulfilment in his effective charity
work and a happy marriage.
JRS
WO2 N Jeffreson
The Royal Hussars 1980 – 1992
The King’s Royal Hussars 1992 – 2003
Nigel Jeffreson served with the Royal Hussars (PWO) from 1980 until 1992 and The Kings Royal Hussars from 1992 – 2003 and was proud to have served in both regiments. As a Royal Hussar he served in Catterick, Fallingbostel, Warminster, Cyprus and Munster, and following the amal- gamation with the 14th/20th King’s Hussars in 1992, he served in Munster, Northern Ireland, Salisbury and Tidworth.
Nigel joined the regiment in Catterick in 1980 from Junior Leaders and became a member of the FFR Tp. On the reform- ing of the regiment in 1981, he was posted to C Sqn, 1Tp, where he soon started to show a keen interest in driving and maintenance.
He quickly established himself as a competent, reliable, and thoroughly professional tank soldier. He was extremely fit, and his sporting achievements were to play rugby for his Squadron and Regiment, as well as squash, cross country, running and cycling. Nigel married Karen in 1981, a very popular move amongst his troop as Karen would always bake a cake or two for exercises, to keep everyone happy.