MAJOR D.M.BRAITHWAITE RAOC writes:
The news of Private David Ladley's death as a result of a car accident came a s a great shock to everybody who knew and worked with him.
An Ex-Junior Entrant young Ladley joined Regimental Wing COD Chilwell in May this year on posting from Training Battalion and Depot. He was a quiet young man who settled down quickly and soon became a useful member of the 'Orderly Room Team'.
An athlete of some potential at middle and long distance he, although only with us for a short time, represented the Unit at the Traverse Clarke Competition.
For his wife and young son there can be no recompense but some consolation in the high regard in which he was held by his colleagues. To them we offer our deepest sympathy.