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Colonel Francis Gibb CBE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colonel Francis Gibb CBE. He died peacefully at home on 11 January 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with his wife Shelagh, sons Charles and Colin, and his wider family and friends. The funeral will be for family only. There will be a Memorial Service at a later date and details will be promulgated once confirmed.
Our sincere Condolences to all the Gibb family at the passing of their father Colonel Francis Gibb CBE well remembered as CO 1 RS a sad time for all.
Regards
Dave & Janet
Dickson
Sad news for everyone who served under his command.Condolences to all his family and many friends. Jim Bremner southern branch
Sad to hear about Colonel Gibb.
Sad loss too the Family.
Alex Moore (Southern Branch)
Rest In Peace Sir
Memorial Service for Col Robin Whittington
The Memorial Service for Col Robin Whittington will be held at 1400 on Thu 26 Jan 2023 (not Fri 27 Jan 2023 as previously promulgated) at St Michael’s Church, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9JU.
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 7 January 2023 of Colonel Robin Whittington. Our thoughts are with his wife Penny, his family and his friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday 27 January in the afternoon as a tine to be confirmed at St Michael’s Church, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9JU.
Saddened to hear of Colonel Whittingtons passing. Remember him well from Tidworth when he commanded the Recce Pl.
RIP Condolences to his family.
RIP Robin, one of my favorite officers who knew his stuff! Thoughts and prayers to his family at this sad time.
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 5 Jan 2023 of Thomas “Toga” Wilson. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Toga joined the Battalion in Munster, serving in C Coy and the anti-tank platoon, before leaving the Battalion in Redford Barracks. He then studied for a degree and trained as a Clinical Psychologist; while working with the NHS he was commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps attaining the rank of Captain. Funeral details will be promulgated when known..
Burn’s Night
The East of Scotland Brand of the Regimental Association will hold a Burn’s Night Supper on Saturday 28 January 2023 at the Royal British Legion Prestonpans. Details can be found under the Events tab. Anyone wishing to attend should inform Tam Logan at thmslogan@aol.com
New Year’s Honours
We also wish to congratulate Lt Col Jeremy Giles on the announcement in the New Year’s Honours of his appointment as MBE. He commenced his career with The Regiment, and has subsequently continued with The Royal Regiment of Scotland since 2006. This honour is richly deserved.
Wishing everyone a good New Year. Lang may your lums reek!
New Year’s Honours
We wish to congratulate Major Cliff McAuley on the announcement in the New Year’s Honours of his appointment as MBE. It is a reflection not only of his outstanding contribution at ITC Catterick, but his dedication and commitment throughout his service in The Royal Scots and The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Condolences to Willie and Family, thoughts and prayers with you all at the sad time. (Jim Munro)
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Monday 19 December 2022 of Karen Ann Bootman, wife of Willie Bootman, C Coy and Sig Pl 1RS. Our thoughts are with Willie and their family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1300 on Wednesday 18 January 2023 at the West Lothian Crematorium, Starlaw Road, Livingston EH54 7FD
Very sad. My condolences to Willie and family.
Malcolm (Rosko) Ross
C-Coy/Sig Plt 1RS