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Major Rtd Geoff Dyer (1920-2003) died on 8th May, 2003

Served 1941-1967

(RA 1941-1961 & R Sigs 1961-1967)

RSA 1967-2003 (Posts include, Treasurer, Chairman and President of East London Branch)

Geoff left school and joined Scottish Providential Life Assurance Company where apart from the war years he worked until his retirement.

In August 1941 he was sent to the OTC unit and on commissioning was posted to 86 Heavy Ack Ack Regiment Royal Artillery. He had various Middle East postings and while on leave in Cairo met his future wife. He came home in August 1946 and married Hilda in December of that year.

Geoff was called up for Z reserve in 1951 and decided to join the TA and served with 482 Medium Ack Ack Regt (Essex TA).

In 1961 following changes to many TA units he joined 45 Signal Regiment and was posted to HQ Squadron in Wanstead as a Captain and re-badged as Royal Signals. He was soon promoted to Major and became OC of HQ Squadron.

He was well liked and respected by all those who came across him. Like many Officers and SNCO’s he made way for others when various TA Regiments including 45 Signal Regiment were amalgamated to form 36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment in 1967.

Geoff became a member of the East London branch of the Royal Signals Association and during his time held various posts including Treasurer, Chairman and eventually President until his sad passing.

Geoff of course had other interests outside of the RSA and was Treasurer for 26 years and President from 1996 to 2001 of the Forest Operatic Society.

Geoff will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. His wife, Hilda died seven years ago and he never really got over that loss. He leaves behind two daughters Christine and Alison and their families.

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