MR H TABERNER
14TH/20TH KING’S HUSSARS 1959 - 1982
We regret to inform you of the death of Harry Taberner on Saturday 4th January, aged 77. Harry died peacefully following a fight with cancer.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 22nd January at 11:00 am, at Altrincham Crematorium, White House Lane, Altrincham, WA14 5RH. It will be followed by a reception, at the ASE Club, High Bank, Altrincham, WA14 4NS.
Family flowers only. Donations will go to The Christie Hospital, a collection will be taken at the service.
Harry is survived by his children, Susan, Alex and Harry. Should you wish to write the address is available from HHQ (01962 828521).
We offer our sincere condolences to the family of such a lovely man. RIP Harry Note: Harry served at the same time as his brother Alec Tabener.
Service details: Boy's Sqn RAC 1956 B Sqn Berlin 1958. Stayed Regt Duty till 1990 then RAC Gunnery School till Xmas 2006. Completed 50years and 6 months service.
RIP Harry great times when I had to drive and you commanded the first manned target tank To have missiles fired at it Dummy warheads,up in Otterburn. Happy days. Condolences to your Family
Service details: Enlisted in 14th/20th King's Hussars on 2 Feb 1959. Served Hohne and Rheindahlen 1959 - 1962 Libya 1962 Cyprus with C Sqn Dec 1963 - Feb 1964. Returned to Benghazi then to Tripoli with B Sqn until Sep 1964. Left for Courses in NBC then to 7 Armoured Brigade till 1967. Transferred to Intelligence Corps 67. First posting to Northern Ireland 67 - 70. Singapore 70 - 71, Hong Kong 71 - 72. NI 72 - 74. NITAT (Northern Ireland Training and Advisory Team) 74 - 76. Berlin 76 - 79. Final Posting, Preston Int and Security Section. Stupidly Retired on 1 Feb 81, and emigrated to Australia.