My Ole mate Bobo, we have had some great times together in BAOR and Batus, so many Great Stories, I will Never Forget you Matey, may you have a well earned Sleep and Rest easy in the Green Field’s FN. Wolfie X
Such sad news of your passing, remember only too well being appointed as Provost Sergeant back in the early days of arriving in Wolfenbüttel and taking over the baton so to speak. Remember those days well Rest In Peace my good friend and now to the green fields.
I joined because of you . You were always my go to and were always fair . You were and still are my idol I love and miss you so much Dad you were one of the best SSM’S That the Royal tank regiment ever had.xxx
I was saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I first encountered Bobo in 1974 when I joined the Regiment on Munster. Blimey what a character!! Although I was a newbie, Bob treated me with kindness and respect. Rest in peace Bobo, gone but not forgotten.
RIP Bobo you were a good friend and I will miss our chats on Skype, remember the time you stayed with us with Annette, Tracy, Paul for about 6weeks it was fun we our condolences to Annette and family FN
RIP BoBo. You were my last SSM at Bovvy before I left. My first real encounter with you, was probably in Recce troop at Fally, whilst on junction duty for the regiment, when you threw a cup of piss at us when Badger came roaring through the junction! Different times! 🤣 See you in the Tavern!
Farewell old friend. The green fields are calling you away from us. In your going, my memories rise up, and I think of the many years it’s been my honour to be your mate, and comrade. Through times of laughter and times of tears we were as one. From the Domino and NAAFI highlights, to a more sedate old age. We have had great and sad times. The growing up of our kids. We babysat yours, then your kids babysat ours. Life has been a richer place for me and mine because of your friendship. Our family will miss you Bob, a mate forever. Our love to you all. Colleen, Jacko and family.
It’s always sad to lose a tanky friend but never more so than with Bobo. I had the privilege of working and socialising with him on many occasions. He was a larger than life character who earned the respect of everyone who knew him. Bob was one of the few men I knew who really did fear naught. Our heartfelt sympathy to Annette and family, RIP Bobo
So sorry Bob. You were my RP Sgt when I did 28 days in the nick in Omagh and you were hard and fair. In recent years when you had your cafe near where my sister lives in Oz, it was great to go and visit you a ciuple of times and I even got a free coffee and cake! You were one of the 2RTR legends mate and you will be sorely missed. RIP Bob. Fear Naught.
Everyone knew you Bob, truly one of the regiments characters. Found your new life down under and looks as if you really enjoyed life there. Sorry to hear you’re gone, but not forgotten. RIP FN
My dear mate, I feel honoured to have been a part of the Briggs family right till the end and will miss our constant banter and bonded friendship here in Australia. Those that really knew Bob understand his loyalty and respect for family, close friends and particularly those from the regiment whom he never forgot.
I’m going to miss you Bo 😢
FN
Gary & Trish xx
A great regimental character that we all respected, we all have a story or two to tell and we all have our memories of him, condolences to Annette and the family at this very sad time. See you in the tankies tavern
One of the great characters of the Second from the time I arrived in Munster. Intimidating for a young officer (he was always keen to educate us!)but always with that humour. A fine soldier. RIP Fear Naught.
Bobo was a great member of the MIB family full of wit compasion and fairness it was a great pleasure to know and serve with him , God Bless you Bobo we will meet in the Tankies tavern in the sky, my condolences to your family ,
RIP Bob you will never be forgotten Fear Naught.
more bad news for the Briggs family, R.I.P BoBo, such a well loved MIB and will be missed but remembered for a long time to come, Rest now my old mate , until we meet again.
RIP Bobo, I first met you in Omagh when they sent me to the guardroom to be part of the Provost with you and Jacko, all the way through to woofers, remember you volunteering me for babysitting duties in woofers for you and Annette on mess do nights, though you did pay me well for it. You’ll always be remembered by me as a great man as you were such a presence in the regiment and my army life. Rest now Bob your duty is done, FN.
This news of Bobo’s passing is such a shock. I only had contact with him in the last 10 days and also sent him a friends request which he accepted. I first met him in 1971 I think (think that’s right) in Bovvy. Bob was a tall man with a massive character.
My condolences to Annette and all of Bob’s family.
Rest in peace Bobo and keep all our brethren in check up there in the Tavern.
Fear Naught
Taff
RIP Bobo, as with many others Bob was my first troop leader and was very influential to my career. I was fortunate to meet up with Bob over here in Australia and rekindled our relationship as friends. Annette and Bob stayed with us for a couple of months while they were relocating to Queensland and I was glad to be able to return some kindness in Bob’s direction.
A great bloke and his influence shall remain as a legacy throughout us all.
I’m finding this hard to take in, I can’t begin to understand how his family are feeling. Bob was a giant in the regiment, a true legend. I have quite a few stories of Bobo but I think it’s best I keep them for another time and place. As I said Bob was a giant in the regiment but if you peeled back the layers you would find a kind, compassionate and gentle human being. You will be sadly missed by all that know you. Fear Naught Bob.
It was a privilege to serve alongside BoBo, an exceptional character and soldier……we served together in many countries in the same squadron and on occasions in the same troop. BoBo was an excellent and loyal soldier who was respected by all those that were lucky enough to have soldiered with him…….he didn’t suffer fools gladly and had a unique way of educating and directing those that were lacking. The comedian Jim Davidson had the experience of being part of his turret crew on exercise…..I’m sure the experience left an indelible mark on his show business life and to never forget how many sugars BoBo took in his brew.
Fortunately BoBo had the good fortune of having a wonderful family around him whilst serving with the Regiment and in his later years in Australia …..the other constant was the comradeship that remained for BoBo and his family by past military friends.
I’m sure Bridie and I are not alone in sending our heartfelt condolences to Annette, family and friends.
I first met Bob in Omagh, he was in the int cell with Kenny walker mac mccoll and Tony gazard. When we moved to wolfers Bob and Annette where very kind to Sue and I. During Fally Bob served for a time in Ajax, although he appeared as tough as nails he was a great troop Sgt and a gentleman. I count my self very fortunate to have known and served with him. What a great couple Bob and Annette were. Rest in peace Bob, Out.
Just beyond gutted, so much heartache for Annette and the boys. I just don’t have the words. An absolute legend of the Regiment, in Huntsman and as Badger SSM in Bovvy. A giant of a man, who you respected immediately. Past the scary a funny, fair family man who loved the MIB. I don’t want to feel sad so I’ll just tell you a few stories from Badger in Bovvy when Bobo was SSM and Capt Lucy was Sqn Ldr. So Cambrai 1990, I let a thuderflash off (no one else did anything the #**##*) the Cavalry element of Bovvy lost there shit and Bobo called a parade, stating that he knew it was one of us because of Cambrai, he then let us know that all leave would be cancelled unless, the culprit owned up. I swear to God he looked at me and I went how did he know I was so fast running away, when I owned up straight after he said I knew it was you, I watch you play Rugby. Busted! he did say well done for owning up. I was in the guardhouse within an hour and got 17 days nick, Firm but fair always. One more, SHQ had a christmas Party, so Capt Lucy, SSM Bobo, Tony Rickard, Frank Kemp and me plus partners, at the time I was seeing a vegetarian. At the meal Bobo asked her if she ever ate meat and she replied she only ate Fish, oh how we laughed. Gary and Paul call me anytime, ever. I will never forget you Boss. XXX
Another top man gone to soon,first real dealings with Bobo was in Munster guardroom,he was provo,I was doing 28 days for being naughty.he treated me very fairly.RIP BOBO till we meet again in the green fields.FN
It was a priviledge to know and serve with you, you touched many souls and steered many a young man down the right path, on occasion a bit more that steering might have been needed, no doubt you had a raucous welcome in the Tavern and are also in very good company rest in peace Bobo and my heartfelt condolences to you family FN
My Ole mate Bobo, we have had some great times together in BAOR and Batus, so many Great Stories, I will Never Forget you Matey, may you have a well earned Sleep and Rest easy in the Green Field’s FN. Wolfie X
Such sad news of your passing, remember only too well being appointed as Provost Sergeant back in the early days of arriving in Wolfenbüttel and taking over the baton so to speak. Remember those days well Rest In Peace my good friend and now to the green fields.
I joined because of you . You were always my go to and were always fair . You were and still are my idol I love and miss you so much Dad you were one of the best SSM’S That the Royal tank regiment ever had.xxx
Best little brother in the world from your heartbroken bid sisxxxx
I’m deeply saddened to year this news. We have been out of the country for a month and have just recently returned. Rest easy Bobo, always remembered.
Rest in Peace Bobo. Condolences to your family at this sad time. FN.
I was saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I first encountered Bobo in 1974 when I joined the Regiment on Munster. Blimey what a character!! Although I was a newbie, Bob treated me with kindness and respect. Rest in peace Bobo, gone but not forgotten.
RIP Bobo you were a good friend and I will miss our chats on Skype, remember the time you stayed with us with Annette, Tracy, Paul for about 6weeks it was fun we our condolences to Annette and family FN
RIP BoBo. You were my last SSM at Bovvy before I left. My first real encounter with you, was probably in Recce troop at Fally, whilst on junction duty for the regiment, when you threw a cup of piss at us when Badger came roaring through the junction! Different times! 🤣 See you in the Tavern!
Farewell old friend. The green fields are calling you away from us.
In your going, my memories rise up, and I think of the many years it’s been my honour to be your mate, and comrade.
Through times of laughter and times of tears we were as one. From the Domino and NAAFI highlights, to a more sedate old age. We have had great and sad times.
The growing up of our kids. We babysat yours, then your kids babysat ours.
Life has been a richer place for me and mine because of your friendship.
Our family will miss you Bob, a mate forever.
Our love to you all. Colleen, Jacko and family.
It’s always sad to lose a tanky friend but never more so than with Bobo. I had the privilege of working and socialising with him on many occasions.
He was a larger than life character who earned the respect of everyone who knew him. Bob was one of the few men I knew who really did fear naught. Our heartfelt sympathy to Annette and family, RIP Bobo
Met Bob in Munster about 1972/3 I think got on with him straight away, a genuine straight up bloke,RIP,FN.
RIP Bobo , condolences to Annette and all the family FN
Real sad news, I knew Bob all of my Army career, great character and well respected member of the Regt, will be sadly missed FN
Sad news of your passing Bob RIP
Such sad news bobo was a real character condolences to all the family RIP bobo
So sorry Bob. You were my RP Sgt when I did 28 days in the nick in Omagh and you were hard and fair. In recent years when you had your cafe near where my sister lives in Oz, it was great to go and visit you a ciuple of times and I even got a free coffee and cake! You were one of the 2RTR legends mate and you will be sorely missed. RIP Bob. Fear Naught.
Bob Briggs a constant during my time with the regiment all through the 1970’s. Never forgotten. RIP. Condolences to family and friends.
Everyone knew you Bob, truly one of the regiments characters. Found your new life down under and looks as if you really enjoyed life there. Sorry to hear you’re gone, but not forgotten. RIP FN
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing you or serving with you, but having heard many stories, I wish that I had! Rest in Peace, Mate.
My dear mate, I feel honoured to have been a part of the Briggs family right till the end and will miss our constant banter and bonded friendship here in Australia. Those that really knew Bob understand his loyalty and respect for family, close friends and particularly those from the regiment whom he never forgot.
I’m going to miss you Bo 😢
FN
Gary & Trish xx
A great regimental character that we all respected, we all have a story or two to tell and we all have our memories of him, condolences to Annette and the family at this very sad time. See you in the tankies tavern
RP old comrade.
Condolences to Annette and family, R. I. P. Bob. God Bless.
One of the great characters of the Second from the time I arrived in Munster. Intimidating for a young officer (he was always keen to educate us!)but always with that humour. A fine soldier. RIP Fear Naught.
Sad news RIP BOBO. My condolences to you Annette and the family 😢😢FN
Bobo was a great member of the MIB family full of wit compasion and fairness it was a great pleasure to know and serve with him , God Bless you Bobo we will meet in the Tankies tavern in the sky, my condolences to your family ,
RIP Bob you will never be forgotten Fear Naught.
R.I.P. Bob my old mate, so many good memories of you, my condolences to Annette, Gary, Paul and all the family
RIP Bobo, you were a great Troop Leader and a great bloke. It was an honor to serve with you. Rest easy now. FN
RIP Bobo …… see you in the Tavern – FN
more bad news for the Briggs family, R.I.P BoBo, such a well loved MIB and will be missed but remembered for a long time to come, Rest now my old mate , until we meet again.
RIP Bobo, I first met you in Omagh when they sent me to the guardroom to be part of the Provost with you and Jacko, all the way through to woofers, remember you volunteering me for babysitting duties in woofers for you and Annette on mess do nights, though you did pay me well for it. You’ll always be remembered by me as a great man as you were such a presence in the regiment and my army life. Rest now Bob your duty is done, FN.
This news of Bobo’s passing is such a shock. I only had contact with him in the last 10 days and also sent him a friends request which he accepted. I first met him in 1971 I think (think that’s right) in Bovvy. Bob was a tall man with a massive character.
My condolences to Annette and all of Bob’s family.
Rest in peace Bobo and keep all our brethren in check up there in the Tavern.
Fear Naught
Taff
Such Sad news. Thoughts are with all the family. RIP Bob.see you in the Tavern. FN
Another one of the big characters of my time in the Regiment gone too early FN rest easy in the Green Fields
R I P mate you are now at peace, served with you in the regiment and kept out of your way when you was provost
Memories back to Münster in ’72… top man… RIP Bobo
RIP Bob my sincere condolences to all family and friends may you rest in peace old friend. See you in the Tavern FN
Sad news. Rest in peace Bobo
RIP Bobo, as with many others Bob was my first troop leader and was very influential to my career. I was fortunate to meet up with Bob over here in Australia and rekindled our relationship as friends. Annette and Bob stayed with us for a couple of months while they were relocating to Queensland and I was glad to be able to return some kindness in Bob’s direction.
A great bloke and his influence shall remain as a legacy throughout us all.
I’m finding this hard to take in, I can’t begin to understand how his family are feeling. Bob was a giant in the regiment, a true legend. I have quite a few stories of Bobo but I think it’s best I keep them for another time and place. As I said Bob was a giant in the regiment but if you peeled back the layers you would find a kind, compassionate and gentle human being. You will be sadly missed by all that know you. Fear Naught Bob.
Rest in peace Bobo my condolences for your whole family. A tear to the eye has surely appeared for many a second Tanky. FN
It was a privilege to serve alongside BoBo, an exceptional character and soldier……we served together in many countries in the same squadron and on occasions in the same troop. BoBo was an excellent and loyal soldier who was respected by all those that were lucky enough to have soldiered with him…….he didn’t suffer fools gladly and had a unique way of educating and directing those that were lacking. The comedian Jim Davidson had the experience of being part of his turret crew on exercise…..I’m sure the experience left an indelible mark on his show business life and to never forget how many sugars BoBo took in his brew.
Fortunately BoBo had the good fortune of having a wonderful family around him whilst serving with the Regiment and in his later years in Australia …..the other constant was the comradeship that remained for BoBo and his family by past military friends.
I’m sure Bridie and I are not alone in sending our heartfelt condolences to Annette, family and friends.
RIP BoBo your duty done……
Gutted to hear this, Bobo was my first Tp Sgt, firm but fair and one of the regiments legends! A Tankie never to be forgotten, RIP Bobo, Fear Naught.
I first met Bob in Omagh, he was in the int cell with Kenny walker mac mccoll and Tony gazard. When we moved to wolfers Bob and Annette where very kind to Sue and I. During Fally Bob served for a time in Ajax, although he appeared as tough as nails he was a great troop Sgt and a gentleman. I count my self very fortunate to have known and served with him. What a great couple Bob and Annette were. Rest in peace Bob, Out.
Another great Tankie gone to the green fields bless you BoBo a legend.
Thoughts are with all the family FN
Just beyond gutted, so much heartache for Annette and the boys. I just don’t have the words. An absolute legend of the Regiment, in Huntsman and as Badger SSM in Bovvy. A giant of a man, who you respected immediately. Past the scary a funny, fair family man who loved the MIB. I don’t want to feel sad so I’ll just tell you a few stories from Badger in Bovvy when Bobo was SSM and Capt Lucy was Sqn Ldr. So Cambrai 1990, I let a thuderflash off (no one else did anything the #**##*) the Cavalry element of Bovvy lost there shit and Bobo called a parade, stating that he knew it was one of us because of Cambrai, he then let us know that all leave would be cancelled unless, the culprit owned up. I swear to God he looked at me and I went how did he know I was so fast running away, when I owned up straight after he said I knew it was you, I watch you play Rugby. Busted! he did say well done for owning up. I was in the guardhouse within an hour and got 17 days nick, Firm but fair always. One more, SHQ had a christmas Party, so Capt Lucy, SSM Bobo, Tony Rickard, Frank Kemp and me plus partners, at the time I was seeing a vegetarian. At the meal Bobo asked her if she ever ate meat and she replied she only ate Fish, oh how we laughed. Gary and Paul call me anytime, ever. I will never forget you Boss. XXX
So long old friend. Had some good times back in the 70’s BAOR NI and BATUS
See you in the green fields old M8
RIP Sir,
Legendary Tankie, Privileged to have known and served with you.
Sending my deepest condolences to all the family.
Fear Naught
Another top man gone to soon,first real dealings with Bobo was in Munster guardroom,he was provo,I was doing 28 days for being naughty.he treated me very fairly.RIP BOBO till we meet again in the green fields.FN
It was a priviledge to know and serve with you, you touched many souls and steered many a young man down the right path, on occasion a bit more that steering might have been needed, no doubt you had a raucous welcome in the Tavern and are also in very good company rest in peace Bobo and my heartfelt condolences to you family FN
R.I.P Bobo