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Date: Oct 14, 2009

Colin Pateman

Date: Oct 14, 2009

So very sorry to hear about Colin's passing. I first met him in Tidworth when he came to the Recce Pln in 67. He was a Corporal then. I doubt if there was a smarter soldier than Colin in the entire army. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Date: Oct 14, 2009

It is is sad to learn of the passiing of another old Borneo hand. Colin was a Rifleman of exception and a great character to have served along side with. My sincere condolences to his family at this difficult time. RIP Old , Mate

Merv Sprague

Ex 43rd&52nd/ 1RGJ

Australia

Date: Oct 15, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of Colin's passing. I knew Colin from when I joined the Bn in the early 60's in Penang. A very smart and intelligent man who always stood out for the correct reasons. My sincere condolences go to his family and friends. RIP Mucker - Swift & Bold

Date: Oct 15, 2009

Although i didnt know Colin as a fellow rfn his loss will be greatly missed by his family and friends RI.P RFN sincere synpathy to all he leaves behind.

Date: Oct 15, 2009

So shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Colin never was there a smarter soldier to wear the Queens uniform. We were neighbours in Berlin and friends. My deepest condolences to the Family.

Fred

Date: Oct 15, 2009

Very sad indeed to hear of the sad passing of Colin. I first came across Colin when He was Trg Nco in66/67. Although i wasnt in His pln/sec but we all told to take heed and be as smart as Him as He was always a model soldier. RIP Colin and conmdolences to your family

Date: Oct 16, 2009

I first met Colin when he was a Cpl in the Depot and where he stood out for his smartness. I worked with Colin in later years at the Ski Hut in Steibis, Colin was a good guy and a good Rifleman who will be missed. RIP Colin.

Date: Oct 17, 2009

Extremely sad news. As others have said, Colin was a great advertisement for the Royal Green Jackets, a very professional and extremely smart soldier. On top of that he was also a great guy who I am proud to call a friend.
Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to all the family.

Date: Oct 17, 2009

Debbie & I were so saddened to hear of Colins passing. Yet again another great character leaves us but at least we all have great memories of him to keep alive (particularly those ridiculously smart bleached denims with sown in creases). Sincere condolances to all the family.

Date: Oct 17, 2009

Claire here, Colins youngest daughter. How lovely to hear from you after all this time. Dad would be so touched. All the best to you all......Claire

Date: Oct 17, 2009

three days ago i i put in a quick post about colin,iwould like just say he was a true and good friend we will miss him sincere condolances to julie,claire and families,
RIP COLIn

funeral will be at the wymouth crematorium on tuesday 20 october at 12 15

Date: Oct 18, 2009

Sad to hear the news of Colin's passing - he was my Trg Plt Sgt at the Depot, Strict, smart but always ready with an encouraging remark when needed and instilled the ethos that us recruits were trying to get into the best regiment in the British Army.My sincere condolences to his family.

Date: Oct 21, 2009

We said goodbye to dad yeasterday Tuesday 20th October at 12.15pm ! I would like to thank everyone for there kind comments. We miss him so much already! love you always dad your loving daughter Julie

Date: Oct 24, 2009

JUlie & Claire

My daughter Anita who you were both friendly with in Berlin wishes me to send her deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Father.

Fred Hawkins773ml

Date: Oct 26, 2009

Another said loss. One of the smartest soldiers I had the privilege to meet and serve with.

Trigger Rogers

Date: Oct 28, 2009

It is with extreme sadness to hear the passing of Colin. Has mentioned many times his smartness and turnout is legend. I can still picture him on an exercise on the Brecon Beacons pressing his wet denims with a hot mess tin. Our paths crossed many times over the years from Penang toTrg Cpls at Winchester Rifle Depot and on leaving the Army we both became Estate Wardens (FH&WS) where we would met up on the occasional EW courses. My sincere condolances to his family.
R.I.P mucker.

Date: Oct 29, 2009

Sadly ive learned today of Colin's passing. We trained together in 4Pln at the Rifle Depot. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to all his family Julia and Claire. RIP Mucker. Bullet1GJ.

Date: Nov 29, 2009

Just learnt of Colin passing such sad news he could look smart in a wet echo, grat soldier and had the pleasure of working alongside him when he was the Int Sgt

RIP Colin

Bob Such

Date: Dec 9, 2013

[spoiler] I miss you granddad, I love you so much and always will never a day goes without a thought of you, you wore my bestfriend I wish you got to see me grow up. I wish I got a few more years to learn about you. I miss you:(