It is with sadness that we report the passing of James Thornton (Jim) McDonald (26 Jul 47 – 2 Apr 21). Jim enlisted for service with the Royal Signals in Nov 71 and after a period of training at Catterick was posted to 7 Armed Bde HQ & Signal Sqn based at Soltau in Germany. In 1974 he transferred to the AAC and was posted to 655 Sqn AAC of 9 Regt AAC, with its HQ in Detmold. There followed a period at the Depot Regiment AAC in Middle Wallop and a final posting to 7 Regt AAC at Netheravon. Jim retired from Service in Dec 84. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. His funeral was held in his Northern Ireland homeland on 7 Apr 21.

From Michael Finlay

Hi Chris, sadly there is another name to be added to the AAC Roll of Honour.

Richard Maloney 9 Regt AAC 1995-2000

Died earlier today. Torn aorta. More to follow.

From Paul Crouch

Sorry to report that Colin “Ruby” Murray ex 17th/21st Lancers has passed away. He served with my Dad Jim Crouch in the 70’s. He was a Lancer from 1968 to 1973. Then AAC 1973 to 1979. I believe he became an air gunner in 657 Sqn? After my Dad left the Army he visited us when he was based at Wallop. He leaves behind his wife Evelyn. Hopefully someone can fill in the gaps about his time with the AAC.

From Andy Harney

Hi Chris, hope your well, would it be possible to add a name to the AAC wall please – Ivan NL Dougan, he was intake 80/06 with me and sadly passed in Oct 2019. Thx

It is with sadness that we belatedly report the passing of Staff Sergeant (Retd) Grant Wood (08 Nov 65 – 13 Oct 20) aged 54. He died in James Cook Hospital after a short illness. Grant served in the AAC from Aug 1982 until Nov 2005. In his 23 years with the Corps, he had many postings including Germany, Wattisham, Cyprus, Topcliffe, and Dishforth. Our thoughts are with his wife Emma, his family, and many friends.

From Gordon Stafford

Sgt John Gould Died in flying accident Germany 1971.

From Gordon Stafford

Major Mike Sharpe (Died in flying accident in Malaya 1972)

From Phil Bartle

UPDATE on Neil Campbell’s funeral.
Neil’s Service will be held at the crematorium next Fri 15th Jan at 1300hrs in Barrow-in-Furness.
Restrictions means the attendance is limited to 25 people but as Neil had a small family there are spaces to attend if you would like to.
Please PM myself as I’ll be managing the numbers from the Military friends.
Although Neil was only in the army for a short period (3-4 years) he continued to be a proud veteran and always spoke highly of the AAC at every opportunity. If Neil had one regret, it was not remaining in service for a longer period.
His family have asked for an AAC Plaque which I’ll pull together but if anyone has ideas that you’ve seen in the past please PM me. I would like to give his son (16) something he will be proud of when he looks at it.