ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARMY PEOPLE The following appointments and promotions, decided upon by the General, have been announced by the Chief of the Staff Effective 1 July O Colonels Knud and Lisbeth Welander, officers of the Norway, Iceland and the FÌroes Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Norway, Iceland and the FÌroes Territory, with the rank of commissioner Effective 1 August O Lieut-Colonels Morris and Wanda Vincent, officers of the Canada and Bermuda Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Caribbean Territory O Lieut-Colonel Ireen Hachamba, an officer of the Zambia Territory, is appointed as Chief Secretary, Zambia Territory O Captain Gerald Walker, an officer of the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, is appointed as Chief Secretary, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, with the rank of colonel. He will succeed Colonel Suzanne Fincham who, along with Colonel Melvin Fincham, will take up appointments at IHQ APPOINTED Effective 1 November O Lieut-Colonels Jenine and Paul Main, Croydon Citadel (pro-tem) RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Lieut-Colonel Janette Smith (80 on 26 April) BEREAVED O Major Jean Dimbylow of her brother John Dimbylow O Shirley Bate, Leek, of her husband BM Joe Bate, SL Gillian Jennings, Leek, of her father, David Bate, Southport, of his brother O Territorial Envoy Tony McClure, Strood, of his mother June O Parent-and-Toddler Club Ldr Barbara Turnbull, Gateshead, of her husband BM Tom Turnbull O Major Cathy Roe, Downham Market, of her sister Ruth Dent O Major Jean Button of her husband 22
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Major Anthony Button, Lieutenant Christopher Button, Wandsworth, Adrian Button and Carl Button of their father O Major Ruth Gray, Clapton, Stoke Newington and Dalston, of her brother John Drake O Sheila Bovey, Exeter Temple, of her husband Laurie PROMOTED TO GLORY O Major Anthony Button from Queen’s Hospital, Romford, on 5 April
TRIBUTES MARGERY KNIGHTS, HADLEIGH TEMPLE MARGERY was born in 1920, and from her earliest days attended Dartford Corps. She found great joy in Army music, becoming the corps pianist and developing a lovely alto voice. A lifelong songster, she met and married another Army music enthusiast, Hugh Knights, the music leader at a number of corps. After many years at Dartford they moved to Reading Central and, after retirement, to Hadleigh Temple and Winton. Later, Margery moved back to Hadleigh. Sadly, it was here she lost her daughter, Avril, in 2005. Her strength of faith and determination to carry on saw her through these hard times. She always gave of her utmost in her corps service, and was known for her cheery manner and welcoming smile. Margery was comforted by music right until near the end, singing Army songs at her Army care home beyond the stage where spoken communication had ended. Margery loved the Lord, her family and The Salvation Army. – MR
GEORGE THOMAS, LURGAN GEORGE grew up in Ballymena, where he attended the corps with his family. He met his future wife, Myrtle, while taking part in an open-air meeting, and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage.
They moved to Lurgan in 1950, where George continued to serve in the band and songsters. Over the years he also held a number of local officer positions. With a passion for music George used his talents for ministry and encouraged many young people to develop their skills. In 2012 he retired from the band having served for more than 70 years. George had a generous, caring heart and was always proud of his family and their achievements, particularly his daughters, Major Elizabeth Maddern and Major Judith Daniels. He never stopped singing and his positivity was truly inspirational. He is sorely missed by everyone blessed enough to have known him. – SD
MAJOR ANNE IRELAND ANNE was the eldest of seven children living at home in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, when she was invited to a joy hour at The Salvation Army. So began Anne’s faith journey, and, aged 19, she entered the International Training College in the Shepherds Session. That name and the training she received had a profound influence on the rest of her life. In 1958 Anne married Lieutenant David Ireland and from then they worked in partnership, in marriage and in officership. They were appointed to Berwick, where their daughter, Pauline, was born, then to Aberdeen Woodside, where the family was completed by the birth of their son, David. Anne’s faith always had a practical application. She led meetings and preached but was also comfortable in background roles where she could get to know people and encourage them in their faith. This was her way: gentle encouragement, inspiration and shepherding. Her care for people was very real and shown in her words and actions. Anne delighted in her family. Her five grandchildren were born and grew up during her retirement years. She enjoyed the times they spent together
