Spencer Bell (1958) former Chairman of the IOBA awarded The Queens Commendation for Bravery.
The late Spencer Bell (1958) former Chairman of the IOBA.
Wendy Bell: ‘I have been keeping a secret for a good number of weeks, from everyone. Family included, as I was asked not to share and keep things strictly confidential.
Today (17th June 2017) in the Queens Honours list. Spencer has been awarded The Queens Commendation for Bravery.
This is very bittersweet, as I am, and always have been, immensely proud of him. But I would give up everything I have to see him walk through the door again.
I have to thank Neil who has worked so much for this and also our MP Oliver Dowden who supported Neil through the process.
Now I have to wait for when it will be presented. I will accept it for this act and the many others acts of bravery, when he risked his life, as a Police Officer for 31 years.
Thank you Darling for filling my life with Love, Happiness, Joy and laughter, for 41 years, I do it all for you.’
Please see link below;
Dedication to: Spencer Bell 1958. The Carnegie Trust Hero Award
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IOBA 2017 Reunion Presentations & Reunion Photos
Bill O’Leary 74/76
Newly promoted 08/01/2018: Major General WJ O’Leary QVRM TD DL VR.
IOBA Chairman’s Presentation:
Dear Andrew (IOBA Chairman),
Steve Humphries (IOBA Vice Chairman) on his return from the reunion weekend (10/June/2017) and passed to me the absolutely beautifully engraved lantern which you had commissioned for me.
I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the Association in doing this and thank you all most sincerely for this kind gesture.
It was a wonderful privilege being the Chairman for 10 years I know you will feel the same for at least the next decade!
I missed you all greatly this weekend, Anita will tell you I was like a lost soul recounting by the hour what you would be doing at each stage of the weekend.
I hear it was a great success, very well done to you all.
Again, a huge thank you for this wonderful presentation, it is greatly appreciated.
Yours ever
Bill
Major General WJ O’Leary QVRM TD DL VR
Steve Humphries 75/76.
IOBA Secretary’s Presentation:
Steve Humphries (IOBA Vice Chairman & Archives Secretary) was presented the above ‘In appreciation of His outstanding Service as Secretary of the Indefatigable Old Boys Association’ for 17 years.
IOBA Reunion 2017 Photos:
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Photo Diary – T.S. DEFIANCE CUP WINNERS
Indefatigable Old Boys, were invited to attend the following event and ceremony.
INDEFATIGABLE CUP WINNERS for 2016:
T.S. DEFIANCE – NEWHAVEN & SEAFORD (UNIT 442) SEA CADET CORPS – Win the ELEVENTH Indefatigable Trophy.
It gives us the greatest pleasure to congratulate ‘T.S. Defiance (Newhaven and Seaford SCC)’ on being awarded the Indefatigable Cup in its eleventh year, the Indefatigable Cup for 2016 (awarded 2017).
Date: Friday 2nd June 2017
IOBA Chairman (Andrew Butler 77/78) made a very special presentation to Heather Wells CPO (SCC) Commanding Officer of ‘T.S. DEFIANCE the ‘Indefatigable Cup‘, known once as the ‘Merseyside Navy League – Swimming Gala Trophy’, and a monetary award on behalf of the IOBA.
Other IOBA attendees: Tom Keyes 63/64: IOBA Treasurer & Membership Secretary & Steve Humphries (Bearded!) 75/76: Secretary & Archives.
We would like to thank SERFCA (South East RFCA > Reserve Forces ) for the publicity and the stills below.
PICS BY STEWART TURKINGTON www.stphotos.co.uk from T.S. Defiance SCC presentation night 02/06;
Indefatigable Old Boys Association (IOBA): Secretary & Archives
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The Indefatigable Song
Recreated for Brass Band by
BRUCE JACKSON (2011)
Research by
PAT KISSANE (Inde 1946/47)
Click on the start button below, turn the volume up and start singing along to the words!
Our thanks goes to Pat Kissane and ‘The Golden Rail Band of York’.
The Indefatigable Song;
(Sung to the Indefatigable March)
We are some of the Inde lads, sailors of Britain are we,
We man our merchant ships, and we man our navy’s ships,
We are respected upon the high seas.
As we go sailing from shore to shore, ports and hatches battened down,
When we hear our bosun call, hand on deck – one and all,
We are the Inde lads.
(Sung to ‘Anchors Away’)
We are the Inde lads, sailors are we,
We know or seamanship, and we man our nations ships.
We are respected on the high seas,
We proudly fly our ensigns as we sail across those seas.
(Sung to the Indefatigable March)
We are some of the Inde lads, sailors of Britain are we,
We man our merchant ships, and we man our navy’s ships,
We are the Inde lads.
© PK 03/2011
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