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Death of Ross Grainger, Formerly 43rd & 52nd/1RGJ with Funeral Details

Date: Nov 21, 2011

Death of Ross Grainger, Formerly 43rd & 52nd/1RGJ

Date: Nov 21, 2011

Hello Shirley, we are very sad to hear of Ross's passing. I joined him in Celle, in the TQ's store, simply because I had been there with the 3rd Bn for the previous 3 years. We went rallying in his Cortina a few times with mixed results, but we did finish! He was a pleasure to work for and a pleasure to know socially, the last time I saw him was in Winchester at one of the reunions, but I cannot be sure which one. We finally parted and did not keep in touch when I went recruiting in London in 1975. Our condolences go to you Shirley and your family, at this sad time

Del and Pom

Date: Nov 21, 2011

The passing of another very well liked Rifleman. My sincere condolences to family and close relatives. RIP Ross, you have certainly done your stag!

Date: Nov 22, 2011

Saddened to hear the death of Ross who was one of my first CSM's in the late 60's. Our thoughts and condolences to all the family. RIP Ross.

Date: Nov 22, 2011

RE: Death of Ross Grainger, Formerly 43rd & 52nd/1RGJ with Funeral Details

Date: Nov 23, 2011

So very sorry to hear the news about Ross.

I was a young Rifleman in the 1st Battalions D Company in Berlin, when Ross was the Assault Pioneer Pln Sjt. Many memories of Ross at that time and what a great Platoon it was. I remember him as a very steady and determined character carrying out a very difficult job. Many times I came across Ross and his Assault Pioneers working hard in the pitch black of the Grunewald Forest.

Ross was, without doubt, a 1st Battalion legend and character. He will be sadly missed by all. My sincere condolences to Ross's family.

Date: Nov 23, 2011

Sorry to hear of this sad passing as he was one of the best,

Date: Nov 23, 2011

So sorry to hear the news about Ross, he will be sadly missed by all. Sincere condolences to his family. RIP

Date: Nov 23, 2011

I will always remember Ross as CSM HQ Company 1RGJ, when I made Lcpl in the Signal Platoon, and later on when I was promotion to Sjt in Dover, where he was TQMS, he never suffered fools, and made me welcome in the Mess, a man we looked up to.

RIP Mucker

Date: Nov 23, 2011

I wonder if anyone could tell me if Ross was the fathe of David and Bob Grainger? RIP fella. all the best. Condolences to all your family. Wilf Williams.

Date: Nov 24, 2011

Our thoughts are with you Shirley

and the family at his moment of sadness.

Date: Nov 25, 2011

Sorry to hear of this Sad News

Ross was a legend everyone in the 1st Battalion had huge respect for him.

From Ray and Sue Smith

Date: Nov 26, 2011

I have just been told of sad news of Ross's passing. I have known Ross for many years in the 1st Battalion, a man of strong character but full of compassion when needed. He was a real father figure to many of us in the battalon, especially when in trouble. His advice was invaluable at times, but so too was his bite, always to be avoided but a true role model for anyone to follow. Farewell Ross.

My sincere condolences to Shirley and the family.

George

Date: Nov 27, 2011

Like Del Hemsley I too met Ross when I transferred from 3 RGJ to 1RGJ Trenchard Bks in Celle in 1970 as a Cpl. Our paths crossed many times when he was TQMS. I shall remember Ross as someone who you could get good solid advice from, he was never to busy to give you the time of day. Later when I was promoted to Sjt, Ross was my tutor on life in the Sjt's Mess, lessons which put me in good stead for the future. Ross the soldier was someone to be proud of, and I feel very privileged to have known this fine Gentleman a true "Green Jacket"

Rest in Peace Ross, God bless.

Syd

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Date: Nov 27, 2011

Very Sad News, I served with Ross at CLRD where along with Bernie Walker we were the only Green Jackets in the Garrison Mess. Ross's domain was the recruiting office in the Strand where I used to pop over to see him. We had a great time and although we didn't agree with the Garrison RSM at the time that we were only 3rd Division players we had a great time. RIP Ross, Condolences to Shirley and the family

Date: Nov 28, 2011

Ross was, without doubt, a 1st Battalion legend and character. He will be sadly missed by all. My sincere condolences to Ross's family.

Date: Nov 28, 2011

Ross was, without doubt, a 1st Battalion legend and character. He will be sadly missed by all. My sincere condolences to Ross's family.

Date: Aug 18, 2012

Very sorry to come to the site for the first time and to learn of Ross passing away.

I knew of Ross before I actually met him in the Battalion. He was a legend in the Portsmouth TA and Army cadet circles where he worked as a recruiter for while. Gerry Canipel, OC of the ACF unit, accepted Ross's invitation to navigate on a rally.

Gerry said he never saw the road or the map and was sick for a week following Ross's determined driving across country.

I worked with him on the MT Platoon in Polemedhia Camp, Limassol and shared a room in the mess with hi for a while.

A good sound friend with a wicked wit and sense of humour. He'll not be forgotten.

Date: Sep 6, 2013

what a sad loss, I remember the first time I met Ross I was a nig in Berlin on guard duty and he said "you scruffy little git, you'll fit in well here!" God bless mate, a true gent, see you at the naffi wagon.

Date: Sep 6, 2013

what a sad loss, I remember the first time I met Ross I was a nig in Berlin on guard duty and he said "you scruffy little git, you'll fit in well here!" God bless mate, a true gent, see you at the naffi wagon.