It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Peter Todd. Peter passed away in Ipswich hospital at 1645hrs on 3rd August aged 84, surrounded by his wife and family. The Funeral took place at Seven Hills Crematorium, on Friday, August 25. There was a guard of Honour, three Standards and Mr Phil Hubert Sounded Last Post.

Peter was called for National service in 1952. After his basic training at Blenheim Camp, Bury St. Edmunds, he joined the 1st Battalion in Malaya being posted to 6 Platoon, ‘B’ Company, known as the “Kangaroo’s” – in honour of the Australian heritage of the Commanding Officer. Shortly before the Battalion returned home in January 1953, Peter transferred to HQ Company and remained with them when the Battalion went to Trieste later that year. In the time in between, he took part in the Freedom Parades given in honour of the Regiment in Bury st Edmunds, Sudbury and Ipswich. Local men of the towns were placed in the front rank when inspected by the Mayor. After Peter’s demob he worked for the railway on telegraph and communications.

Peter was a loyal and long-serving member of the Felixstowe Branch Old Comrades Association and a committee member for many years. He and his family always attended the meetings and numerous functions. He also kept in regular contact with his former comrades and life time friends in 6 Platoon; Ron Norton, Ron Newlands, Dick May, John Blench and Sid Brace and they returned several times to Malaya to revisit the places where they had served.

Peter was very much a family man, very quiet and modest. Peter will be greatly missed by us all in the association and all who knew him. Rest in Peace. Our prayers and thought are with all the family.

Barry Grunnell
Chairman Felixstowe Branch