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Post by barney2 on Aug 10, 2015 11:35:13 GMT
Apologies if this has already been posted,this has been posted on the 1rtr.net Forum RIP Sir,my sincere condolences to family and friends
From Regimental Col Steve May RTR RHQ
I regret to inform you that Col Tony Allen died in hospital on Sun 2nd Aug aged 78. Col Tony was commissioned into 3 RTR in Dec 1956 and served as a Tp Ldr until his posting as an Instr at the D&M Sch (’59-’62). Further RD postings included: 2IC C Sqn 1 RTR (BAOR ’62-’64); OC D&M Wg & Sqn Ldr 1 RTR (UK ’67-’68); Sqn Ldr 1 RTR (BAOR & NI ’72-’73); 2IC 2 RTR (BAOR & NI ’74-’75); and CO 3 RTR (’78-’81). On the staff, his appts included: GSO3 HQ 7 Armd Bde (’64-’66); student CAN staff college (’68-’69); GSO2 Trg HQ LF Gulf (’69-’71); GSO1 DS UK staff college (’76-’78); Att HQ 1(BR) Corps (’81); and Comd BATUS (’81-’83). Col Tony then retired in 1985. He is survived by his wife Cecilia, his son Simon and daughters Pippa and Sarah. His funeral will be held at All Saints Church, Kettlestone, Norfolk, NR21 0AU, at 11.30 on Thu 13 Aug, after which there will be a reception at Fakenham racecourse (The Prince of Wales Stand), Fakenham, NR21 7NY. The family have requested family flowers only and any donations if wished to the RTR Benevolent Fund. Please may I ask you to now confirm with me if you’re able to attend and I will inform the family. Thank you. Mrs Cecilia Allen’s address is available on request.
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