I served under Joe in Berlin, Tidworth and Cyprus when he was a CSjt and CSM.  He scared the daylights out of me, as to say I was the untidest ex Junior Leader from Oswestry would be an understatement.   But with Joe he was always fair.

Later, when 1 RGJ went to Northern Ireland as Spearhead Battalion, I skipped from Oswestry and rejoined the Battalion.  In the confusion no-one realised I had not been posted back.   I went with B Company to Armagh and worked out of the Police Station under Joe.  I could not have asked for a better man to work for.  He was the kindest, and nicest, boss I have had.   My final career was in the Diplomatic Service and Joe still stands out as the finest man I have ever worked for.  I respect none more.