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A.T.C. Notes
from Feb 1942
by StPetersYork
There have been dress parades every week on Mondays,. and two semi-dress parades on Tuesdays and Fridays, which have kept the contingent up to scratch. One very noticeable improvement was made to the effect that all cadets must wear caps with semi-dress. This made possible air the formalities which are essential to parade courtesy.
On the 28th of October the whole contingent held its termly Field Day at Strensall. Unfortunately it was very cold and the rain was threatening all day, but this did not damp our spirits. The post-recruit platoons carried out attack and defence manoeuvres over a large area, while the recruits provided the realistic and much-needed smokescreen. Towards the end of the day Captain Chamiers, our liaison officer, provided two Bren Gun Carriers for our inspection. On the whole it was a very interesting and useful day.
On the 6th of November we were visited and inspected by Colonel Worsley, who seemed very impressed with the work which had been done.
Later in the term both the J.T.C. and the A.T.C. had the opportunity of looking over a " Valentine " tank, which was carefully explained by its crew ; after which films were shown about tanks and methods of stopping them. This visit was very well received.
The contingent would like to thank Captain Rhodes and 2nd-Lieut. Jackson for all the work they have done towards. the efficiency of the company.
In conclusion, we would like to congratulate the following on obtaining their Certificates "A" : P. V. Leigh, R. L. Murray, G. F. Ruddock, D. J. G. B. Burton, R. F. Dawson.
The following promotions have been made on the results. of the promotion examination :-
Acting lance-corporals to be lance-corporals : D. G. Middleton, R. G. Langstaff, J. A. Denison, P. G. R. Dench, R. E. Dodd, E. P. Davison, T. G. Robson.
Cadets to be lance-corporals: P. M. Steele, D. C. Thompson, J. P. Caley, P. F. Cheesewright, W. Amos, F. D. Godsmark.
HOME GUARD.
The school platoon of the Home Guard has been very active this term. Its strength is now at its greatest since its formation, and considerable quantities of equipment havebeen received.
