Sgt Alan Mottershead(Malayan Veterans Association)

[artyhughes]

It is with great sadness that I report the funeral of the late Sgt Alan Mottershead,whose funeral took place today 28 November 2016.Alan was also chairman of the Salford branch of the RBL.
A sad loss to all who knew him.Rest in Peace Alan.

[Robert Bonner]

Roy.
What a great loss both to the Regiment and the Royal British Legion.  A splendid soldier and a great example to many.  There was no smarter standard-bearer on parade and he was ever-helpful in looking after his old comrades. Another proud Jungle Basher gone to ground.

[rafboy]

A sad day indeed.
He is in this photo with my father, he is 3rd from the left my father is at the back under the "X"
Cliff

[george.theshed197]

A very great loss indeed Roy, Rest In Peace Alan - back with your old pal Geoff again.

Your photo brought back many memories for me Cliff a very great bunch to have have  served with - along the left side - Charlie Pickles, Charlie Marshall,Alan Mottershead your Dad Arthur Phillips.
Up via the right , Ted Widdowson,John McCabe, Myself, Smiler from 6 platoon, ? might be Jack Kewley,Could be old Five Bucks Ken Graham. the others seated are in shadow.
, 
Indeed a great gang to have been with.
George.

PS.Could be Stan Aspinall and c by last thunk ?.

[artyhughes]

A sad loss to the regimental family,Malayan veterans association and especially his family,
Rest in Peace Alastair and stand easy.

[sphinx]

Both sad losses.
My condolances.

regards

[themonsstar]

RIP Alan and Alastair

As young men you were warriors
As old men you were fathers & grandfathers
As veterans you will always be respected
And to everyone who knew you, you will always be remembered 

[george.theshed197]

Belated apologies, only just spotted your demise Alastair - I do not recall ever having met up with you but that was often the situation in those far off days due to the distances  between Companies but you were still to be remembered so rest in Peace  and meet with your old friends and comrades again.
George.

[Robert Bonner]

Cliff Holland, Malayan Veteran

Cliff died in hospital last week after a long illness. He will be remembered as the driver of the Scout Car involved in the Cameron Highlands ambush of 19th June 1952.   

[themonsstar]

One of Many Jungle Veterans

Jungle hot & sweaty
Hot & Dry, cold, Wet
Hard routine, cold food, no sleep
Forever scratching at your skin
Feet falling apart in your boots
But still smiling at the end
One of the few that walked in warriors footsteps.

RIP Cliff 
 

[rafboy]

Never forgotten.
RIP Cliff.
One of those who protected me as I traveled to and from Slim School Cameron Highlands.

[george.theshed197]

Rest in peace Cliff now  that your long battle is over.
 ( Did you ever find out how long "sharpie"carried on holding that flaming pressel switch down ?)
Also remembering the comrades who also died that sad day.
Sleep well old friend.
George

[artyhughes]

So sorry to hear of the loss of Cliff Holland after a long battle with his health,Cliff will be sadly missed by we Malayan veterans who are left,My deepest condolonces to Cliffs family on this sad occasion,RIP Cliff we will see you on the Re Org.