What a shock.  Will always remember his dry humour.  Good night and God Bless Frank.

What terribly news, so hard to take in, such sadness on hearing of Franks passing.

We go back along way as do most of you; along with Pete 'Beefy' Fraser we were known as the 'Terribly Trio' but such a good team.  We all three served in 'R' Coy and shared many 'incidents' during our tour in Belfast.  Frank always said that I saved his life when I parked my 'Pig' under the first floor window of a house in Leeson St, that had attracted a large hostile mob, so that he and his 'brick' could jump out of the window and onto the 'Pig' roof and back to the safety of Albert St Mill.

Frank had a wonderful sense of humour and a great Mess Member. I was looking forward to seeing him in 2015 for the Reunion of the old 3GJ/RGJ

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Judith & Wendy from Gill and the Girls.

Stand easy Frank you have served well - God Bless You.

Dave Smith

3GJ/3RGJ/R Coy

I was very shocked and saddened to learn of Franks untimely passing.  I was lucky to have met up with Frank as an IJLB boy at Oswestry in 1962 and served together in the same platoon until we passed out in 1964.  He was a natural soldier who made everything look so easy.  We both ended up in 3 RGJ shooting team and Frank was always good to have around if you needed a bit of a lift.  We stayed friends until I left the army in 1973 and then unfortunately lost touch.  Frank eventually went on to reach the rank of Captain which did not surprise me in the least.  I migrated to Australia in 1986 and was very excited to learn that he had joined the Australasian Branch and was living just across the water in New Zealand.   We managed to meet up in April this year when he and Judith joined us in the Anzac Day parade.  His great sense of humour and wit which he had become famous for had not faded over the years.   There was a lot of laughter as Frank and I reminisced and very soon the years rolled away and we were young men again.  I was fortunate to meet up with Franks lovely wife Judith for the first time and was struck by what a perfectly matched couple they were. 

My sincere, heartfelt condolences go out to Judith and daughter Wendy at this terribly difficult time. 

Rest in peace old friend.  See you at the FRV

administrator wrote:

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I regret to announce the death of former RSM, 4RGJ, Frank Jones, who died suddenly whilst swimming in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th November 2011. Following his period as RSM he was subsequently commissioned from the ranks in 1988 and left the Army as a Captain.

Funeral details will be announced here when known. 

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Very Sad News, Like Dave and fellow R Company members, Frank was one of the very best and a guy who I was certainly looking forward to meetng up with again.   I'll always remember his sense of humour and fast draw - nearly every day in Springfield Road Police Station where we were room mates we had a fast draw competition with our brownings.   It was only my laughter that prevented me from winning more.    Our night in the Mess when the new RSM Ed Lilley arrived  will remain our secret Frank!!!   God Bless Mate - Condolences to Judith and Wendy  Gordon & Jan Pilcher 

Hi All,

My name is Paul. Frank (Phill as we knew him) worked for me in Auckland and I was with him when he passed. He was a great man with a razor wit and we will miss him immensely.

Travel well old friend.

Others have said what I feel, my sincere condolence to Judith and Wendy.

Rest In Peace Frank.

Rest in Peace Frank old friend, what fun we had together in 2 RGJ, 4 RGJ and finally 1 RGJ. My sincere condolences are sent to Judith and family at this dreadul time. Steve.

A sharp 'Scouse' wit and devilish grin equally matched by his professionalism as a Rifleman - what a combination! RIP Frank.

Frank was one of my oldest mates, we served in sigs platoon together and had many fairly liquid nights. I lost touch when I left the battalion but regained it when they came to Oakington.

My wife and I had dinner with Frank and Judith several times and had such good evenings. Like Robin, I agree that most has been said about him, and I echo all the sentiments.

We had only just got back into contact since his move to the land of sheep and I believe he had planned to return for the Borneo bash in 2015.

A grand bloke, genuine and warm. I will miss him. My thoughts are with Judith and his daughter.

 

John Corr.

So sad to hear of Franks' passing, i remember him at 2RGJ ,he had a fabulous sense of humour .He was such a kind gentleman.My condolences to his wife Judith and family.

Rest easy Frank.

What a shock, good bloke frank that he was, very funny, rest in peace, and condolences to his family.

It is with a heavy heart that I read of the passing of Frank Jones. After two years at IJLB Oswestry, Frank was our Training Pl Sgt at the 'finishing school' (The Rifle Depot) and was a breath of fresh air. His laid back but professional manner was a revelation to us. He took the mickey mercilessly and got us "heavy" boys, in a short space of time, ready for the battalions. His guidance from the Boys world into the Man's world was done in such a humorous (and 3RGJ) way there was no overlap and his influence remains with me today. RIP Captain Jones and my deepest condolences to his loved ones

Frank was a superb Rifleman, Warrant Officer and was well deserved on gaining his comission.  I remember many fond memories of him, his Liverpool humour was the thing I remember best, but most I remember never hearing him ever run anyone down.  Absolute shock.

 

RIP Frank.

Sad news to read about Frank. He was a great section commander in R Coy NI 71 . Respect and a pleasure to patrol with him during those difficult times.  A nicer man you wont find.