This site is a tribute to Dave Jenner, who was born in Three Bridges, Crawley on November 13, 1931. He is much loved and will always be remembered.
Dave lead an incredible life and always did things on his own terms.
He was the Youngest of 7.
Received a Scholarship to East Grinstead Grammar school
Played football for three bridges football team,
National service Royal Signals stationed in Cypress as Morse code operator
Married Pamela Wales September 3rd 1955.
Worked at Mullard in Salfords near Redhill, Sussex.
Move with Mullard to Southampton in 1956 preparing for the new plant to open in 1957.
Founding member of the Mullard Sports and social club and became an active member of the football team.
Worked leading a team of researchers to develop InfraRed night vision devices.
New forest District Sports and Leisure Council, Chairman.
Started the Waterside Archery Club with a grant from the NFDC.
Under the banner of ‘Sport for All', started archery sessions for disabled adults and children.
Referred to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party by NFDC chairman for Sport For All activities.
Went with Mullard upper management to Buckingham Palace for the Queen's award for industry.
Awarded the OBE in 1988 and visited Buckingham Palace for his role in developing night sensor technology.
Several Patents for inventions are still registered under his name with others in his team from 1976 to 1994.
To a Dear Uncle who will be sadly missed always bright and cheerful
A great manager, boss, colleague and friend. He set me on a career path that I was fortunate enough to enjoy for 29 years.
Happy memories of Dave from my younger years. Always smiling and a keen sense of fun.
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