Brian and I completed our initial soldier training together in 5 platoon B company. At the time we both decided to follow the RD instructor route and completed our two month RD training together. Brian achieved a lot in his life, Best Recruit, RAOC shooting team, trained many a junior soldier, RSM, Father and in my opinion a loyal friend who never failed to cheer me up when life was difficult.Brian became one of our legendary characters. We both served in 12 OFP. If the walls in the 94 club had ears his antics could be sold to the national news papers. We served again later on as CSM's at the Apprentices College. Sadly we lost touch when I left the Apprentices College on posting. I never witnessed Brian being down and out he always had a smile and kind word for you when you met and generally he lived for the day. A true Corps Warrant Officer who will be missed by many. RIP.
Bernei Brace, November 2013
I remember Brian with great military affection. I would describe him as the epitome of a Regimental Sergeant Major; straight talking and obsessive in his pursuit of excellence and gaining the most from his subordinates while ensuring their well-being. I last met Brian at the RAOC/REME/RCT Ex-Boys' Reunion, he was sat on Alamein Platoon's (1981-1982) table along with Rick, Del, Martin, Hammy and myself - how we recited the old days! RIP Brian.
Adrian Hayward-Wills, Januar 2014
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