Jock joined the Cavalry of the Line in February 1930.
After training, he was posted to the 3rd Hussars in India and later transferred to the 8th Hussars in Egypt in 1937.
He was promoted Sergeant in September 1939 and fought through the opening battles of the desert campaign until he was taken prisoner in November 1941.
After the war, he rejoined the Regiment and was promoted to WO2 in October 1948.
He fought with the Regiment in Korea and about a year after returning from this war he decided to try Civvy Street.
He enlisted in the RASC TA but could not settle down, so he re-enlisted in the RASC Regular Army.
After some 28 years’ service all over the world, he finally called it a day in June 1958.
Jock was every inch a soldier who took great pride in his immaculate turnout – one remembers his boots were like mirrors.
His dour sense of humour was as broad as his Scottish accent.
He was forthright in protecting the Regiment’s name and did not tolerate slackness or wayward soldiers.
Sergeants’ Mess members, young and old, will remember the portable stained glass windows which he presented to the Mess in Luneburg. A grand character, who will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
