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Ron Frampton

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It is with great sorrow that I must inform you allof the death of Johnny Cresswell. He passed away this morning.

Those of you who knew John will know him as a proper Rifleman who lived his life as it is supposed to be lived.I'll miss you mate, stand easy.

My sincere condolences to his family. I'm sure he funeral arrangements will be made public when they are known.

Funeral Arrangements

Informant Spike Cresswell

John Cresswell's funeral to be held on:

8th February 2010,
Basingstoke Crematorium,
3.30pm. 

All welcome.

Family flowers only but donations welcomed to 'help the heroes' or to the 'rifiles charities' care of Richard Steel and partners, City Road, Winchester.  





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-- Edited by administrator on Tuesday 26th of January 2010 12:49:09 PM

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Keith Kneller

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Sad to hear of the death of a Green Jacket legend such as Johnny (SAS) Cresswell!   He was a well known and well liked Rifleman and my condolences go to his family and friends at this time!

RIP SAS - you have been called to the Final Parade but you certainly will not be forgotten!

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Brian Darvill

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Very sad to hear the news of Johnny (SAS) Cresswell, I remember him well from when I joined Letter A Company, 1GJ as a nig Rfn in 1965, he was one of the first NCOs we were introduced to as he was on continuation training along with Lt At****er ( who now lives in Warminster), and often speaks of John.

A man who did'nt suffer fools , but trained us well and set us up ready to soldier Green Jacket style

Condolences to his family, RIP Mucker

Brian (Plug) Darvill





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johns family

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Johnny cresswell, father, grandad and friend lost his battle this morning at 5.40am after a short illness.

He fought with such courage and bravery and passed away peacefully with dignity.

We will update this post when funeral arrangements are confirmed.


      

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Ray Bennett

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With great sadness i heard of Johnny's passing today,What a lovely man. I had the great pleasure of knowing him for many years in Winchester. I never served with him but i heard many great stories told by many and none by him. I believe he will be missed by many.. God bless you Johnny .. Ray Bennett

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JackTelford

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So very sad to hear of the loss of johnny creswell.A great soldier and a great friend,plenty of laughs and memories.You were a one off.We will meet again mate.

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Tony Cutler

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Jonny Cresswell, one of Winchesters great characters we all will sadley miss, we had a lot of good times together mucker, too meany to list.

At peace now well done mate

p.s (You'll never walk alone)

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Peter R J McLaren-Smith

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Extremely sad to hear the death of Johnny (SAS) Cresswell, he was a Riflemans Rifleman and a good friend. As Ray Bennett stated rightly, he never talked about himself but all that served with him or knew him had many great stories to tell, he was a great character and will be missed. My condolences to his family at this time. RIP John, God Bless. Peter McLaren-Smith.

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Jonny Cresswell, one of Winchesters great characters we all will sadly miss, we had a lot of of good times together mucker, (too many to list)

At piece now well done mate 

p.s (You'll never walk alone) 

From Tony Cutler


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Mr Stephen Horsley

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To go on  the last posting, peacefully and with dignity, what more can we ask!  John, you hold a space in the ranks of the GreenJackets, that will be remembered by many. RIP.

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Billy Hughes

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A shock to read of the passing of John SAS Cresswell, thank fully I was introduced to him by Scarf Jones in the mid 80's long after Johns military days.  However, John from then on; when we met at reunions or during the year when I came to Winchester to see my sons, was always there, rock solid, a friend of the old school ways and a wise man.  He will be greatly missed from the Winchester reunions.  Sincere condolences to Spike and the family.  I've passed the information on to Scarf who is now passing it around his contemporaries. 

John, God Bless mucker, never a truer Green Jacket with impeccable soldiering credentials and boxing prowess.  It was my priviledge to have known you, give my best to all at the FRV.

Billy



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Merv Sprague

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I knew Johnny well from our days with 1 GJ in Penang/ Borneo. He was a great character and had a terrific dry sense of humour. A top Green Un that I was lucky enough to serve with later at Winchester. My sincere sympathies to Spike and all the family. RIP, Old Mucker. No more Parades today.

Merv Sprague
Australia


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Gareth {Ginger} Dixon

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SAS Cresswell, you look tired, turn to your right, tap your sling and fall out.
We will meet again at that final RV Mucker.

Ginger

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nobby clarke

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very sad to hear the news of johnny(sas) creswell ,i remember him when i jion Acoy !GJ in berlin in in1965 , also at the 2002 reuion at winchester what a bloke RIP JOHNNY 

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Andy JOYCE KRRC/RB 65 - 78

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This is a big shock, my condolences to Spike and Family. Johnnie [SAS] Cresswell shaped me from a 17yrs old boy into an Adult by the time I had finished training in 1965. A man who was Black and Green through and through and I was extremely proud to have had a Training NCO Cpl J Cresswell. Your duty is over John now Rest in Peace. God Bless.

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Steve Ansell

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First met him in Berlin and last time at the pub in Winchester at a re-union in Winchester.


He was a nice bloke.. says it all really...

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