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This message board is to allow serving or ex-serving members of the military forces (especially REME) and general members of the public (if appropriate) to post a message to try and contact any ex service 'pals' or their families. It is also permissible for organised bodies, associations or individuals to post their forthcoming events. The sharing of any military news and views will also be welcomed.

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Here are the messages posted with effect from January 2001 until end of June 2001

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Wednesday June 27th 2001

From: Allen Woods (Woody the Armourer) Subject: REME LADF 2LI
Message: I am trying to get in touch with Paul Campbell (or anyone else for that matter) who served with 2LI in Lemgo in 1976 (ish)
Email: allenwoods@jit-software.com
Web: http://www.jit-software.com

Wednesday June 27th 2001

From: Don Vincent  (Butch) Subject: 1st R T R
Message: Anybody out there in Detmold 1947/9
Email: donald@vincentd.freeserve.co.uk

Friday June 22nd 2001

From: Paul Worsley Subject: REME
Message: HELP, I am trying to trace two of my old friends from my time in REME. the 1st is Loz Walker 964 who I worked with in 4RTR in Osnabruck. the 2nd is Sean Parry and wife Lorraine from 12 Armd Wksps. any help would be appreciated.
Email: paul_worsley_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Friday June 22nd 2001

From: Peter Douglas Subject: Royal Engineers
Message: I am looking for two ex REME. Richard Nicholson, last seen Hohne 1975/6 serving with the tankies, Hame Town Thetford and S/Sgt Bob Howie, last seen in Chatham, serving with Royal Engineers, at Chattendene, with Combat Engineer Trails / Sales Team. If anyone knows of there whereabouts, can you pass on my e-mail address, its been 25 years since I have seen these guys, I have contacted lost pals on the RE site, its my first attempt to find these guys , so someone out there must know these guys - many thanks.
Email: Gldphd@aol.com

Thursday June 21st 2001

From: Chris Oung Subject: REME
Message: I served between 4/75 until 6/81.  20 fld elec. Minden (Tels) & 19 Fld (support) Regt RA, Larkhill. If the name rings a bell, please mail me.
Email: chris@saxondean.co.uk

Tuesday June 19th 2001

From: Alan Drane Subject: REME
Message: Ex AAS 61b Hadrian's Camp, Carlisle. Served 3rd ind field sqn, RE, Tidworth, School Artillery, Larkhill, and Royal Sigs,1 div Hq @ Sig Regt, Verden/Aller BFPO 32.I would like to hear from anyone who served with me, in particular I would like to know the whereabouts of Peter Soltysaik
Email: ALAND@copsehaven.fsnet.co.uk

Wednesday June 13th 2001

From: Carmel "Tony" Vella Subject: 5AAS  Arborfield 59C REME
Message: Looking for friends from my AAS days and REME days. Where are you guys? Bob Thomas from Bristol, Ken Brown from Shoreham By Sea, "Pixie" Newby, Dave Cutler, Dave Nuttal, "Ginge" Sinclair, Ron Rumbold.
Email: remesquaddie@earthlink.net

Tuesday June 5th 2001

From: Bob Giess Subject: 50th Company Pioneer Corps
Message: Can anybody tell me anything about where the 50th were between 1940 - 1946. I've just discovered my fathers pay book and a Military Medal. Andrew Colin Giess 13029827 Sgt. The London Gazette mentions "distinguished service in NW Europe" - which doesn't narrow it down much. He never ever mentioned it.
Email: Bob.C.Giess@btinternet.com

Saturday May 26th 2001

From: Pete Waller Subject: REME
Message: Anyone Ex 62B Carlisle, 'A' Coy or LAD 1 RNF,1 R Sussex, 1 Inf Wksp,Sharjah; Lad 17/21st,LAD 16/5th
Email: peter.waller4@ntlworld.com

Tuesday May 22nd 2001

From: Nigel Ritchie Subject: REME
Message: Can anybody give me a clue as to the whereabouts of Steve (Smudge) Smith. Was stationed in Soest during the Gulf Conflict and was with 5 Armd Wksp. I think he had just been promoted to Sgt about 1993. He had a wife called Petra who was German and a son called William with Cerebral Palsey and a Daughter called Leona. He joined the Army in 1978 and last know in the Dortmund area. He was a VM.
Email: Nigel.Ritchie@ntlWorld.Com
Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie/

Tuesday May 22nd 2001

From: Ray Wheat Subject: REME
Message: Trying to locate BOB TROUP a REME tech storeman who served with me in Hong Kong with 656 Sqadron AAC 1972-1974 Please contact me via e-mail.
Email: ray.wheat@ntlworld.com

Saturday May 19th 2001

From: Steve Henshall Subject: REME
Message: Anyone who served with REME between 1973, and till you got out, who remembers me (Steve Henshall 24332677) please email me
Email: Henshes@aol.com

Saturday May 19th 2001

From: John Piddell Subject: REME
Message: Trying to locate ex Cpl Bert Harvey who was an Air Tech 64 onwards - he used to be in the Birmingham area
Email: chardas99@aol.co.uk Web:

Monday May 14th 2001

From: Nigel Ritchie Subject: 05 Plt Arborfield 1978
Message: Anybody know anyone who joined 05 Plt Arborfield in 1978 and went on to do a VM(B) Course at Bordon. I think it was VM(B) 63..And then onto Germany to Munster 9/12 Lancers LAD. Wolfenbuttel 16/5 Lancers and 2 RTR. Celle 14 Sigs LAD. Osnabruck 1st Royal Irish Rangers. Soest 11 Armd Wksp.
Email: Nigel.ritchie@ntlWorld.com
Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie/

Monday May 14th 2001

From: Lawrence Jeffery (Jeff) Subject: 4 RTR LAD REME
Message: Hi there to anyone who was with 4 RTR LAD REME between 1989 and 1992. A few names that come to mind. Rich Norman / Dave Crittenden / Roger Hadfield / Jake Malcolm. Drop me a line and say "Hi". I left in 1997 and now live in Toronto, Canada. Best regards....Jeff
Email: l.jeffery@bigfoot.com

Sunday May 6th 2001

From: Dennis Horn Subject: REME
Message: Hoping to hear from anyone who recognises the name. I served 1 RUR LAD Iserlohn,65 Station WKSP Bahrain, 3 INF WKSP Tidworth
Email: j.horn18@ntlworld.com

Friday April 27th 2001

From: Tom Robinson Subject: 7th Arm'd W/shop REME
Message: Looking for Frank Littleboy and Ronnie Brampton.  We served together from '50 to '52 in BAOR.  I live in Florida now and haven't seen these guys in 50 years.  I hope someone out there can help me.
Email: MLRTGR@aol.com

Sunday April 22nd 2001

From: Alan Yates Subject: REME
Message: Were you at 4th Armament Training Battalion, Bordon.  Did you know Cpl Lawrence Donnellan? If so give me an email please
Email: alan.gitta@lineone.net

Saturday April 21st 2001

From: Nigel Ritchie Subject: REME
Message: Is there anyone out there who was with 11 Armd Wkshp before it was dis-banded in 1992 at Soest and went with 5 Armd Wksp to Bordon. Would like to get in contact with a few that were stationed with me in Soest or anywhere in Germany. I was stationed in Wolfenbuttle -Munster -Osnabruck -Cella.
Email: Nigwels.Page@ntlWorld.Com
Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie/mainpag

Wednesday April 18th 2001

From: Daniel Simpson Subject: Middle East Land Forces
Message: I'm doing some enquiries into people who served at GHQ MELF in Egypt on behalf of my granddad Robert Scurr Simpson who was stationed there between 1947-48 if you are or know someone who was their please email me.
Email: donnymo2001@yahoo.com

Wednesday April 18th 2001

From: Barry Horn Subject: REME VM Ex Chep 58B B Company
Message: Would like to hear from Graham "yosser" Hughes 58B Chep and anyone else from 5 Inf Wkshps Dortmund 61-66. 14/20th KHLAD and A Sqd 3DG LAD Cyprus. Or anyone who recognises the name.
Email: jhorn18@ntlworld.com

Friday April 13th 2001

From: Steve Hartney Subject: REME Regimental Duty Personnel
Message: Any RD mates out there ? Chas Curtis, Graham Goodburn, Tommy Clapham, Tony Townley, Paul Mahon etc etc etc
Email: Stevehartney@aol.com

Saturday April 7th 2001

From: Alan Yates Subject: REME
Message: LAD REME personnel, Seeking Lawrence Donnellan or anyone who was stationed at Dennis Barracks, Munster-Lager in the early 60-68. If you were in the LAD there give me a call, I need some important information. Thanks
Email: alan.gitta@lineone.net

Saturday April 7th 2001

From: Steve Rowat Subject: (Ex-Greenie REME/AAC
Message: After many hundreds of years, keen to re-establish contacts with old mates - especially training courses BE94 (SEE 1965) and 7 EI & R (Wallop 1966). Names that immediately spring to mind include: Ted Hill, Ian Baxter, "Randy" Bannister, Paul Forrest, Pete Courtney, etc 
Email: rowatz@xtra.co.nz

Wednesday April 4th 2001

From: Brian Messer Subject: (Ex REME) Jobs in new Zealand
Message: Last posting Coldstream Guards, Munster 1996. For those who remember me, I have emigrated to New Zealand. The Rover/Land Rover franchise I work for have vacancies for automotive technicians and are currently advertising in UK for staff. If you are due to leave the forces and have the urge to take a bigger step than UK contact me at my Email address. If you meet the criteria, myself and the company will help you make the step. New Zealand is lacking in mechanics so even if our positions are filled there is a very big chance you could be taken on by another franchise. Its a different world here and if your into the outdoors, you'll love it
Email: brian.messer@xtra.co.nz

Sunday March 25th 2001

From: Ray Waring Subject: Hadrian's old Boys
Message: I'm trying to trace former Hadrian's old Boys regards a reunion in Carlisle in September 01. Please contact me.
Email: ray@hadriansoldboys.co.uk
Web: http://www.hadriansoldboys.co.uk

Saturday March 24th 2001 

From: Paul Worsley Subject: REME 
Message: I am an ex-metalsmith serving between 1978-94 in BAOR for most of my time if there is any old friends out there drop me a line. I will look forward to hearing from someone.
Email: paul_worsley_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday March 20th 2001 

From: Ron Smith Subject: Royal Signals 
Message: I run a website similar to this for us Scaleys, and this has found it's way to me, I'd be grateful for any assistance: I'm looking for KEITH DEARLOVE, he was stationed in Osnabrück, Germany with QRL, 1Btn REME Imphal Barracks in 1993. I know its a long time ago, but I hope you can help somehow, thanks very much, Christine Ridley. Can any of you help? - Cheers and all the best
Email: ronald@alansmith26.freeserve.co.uk
Web: http://www.alansmith26.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday March 10th 2001 

From: Ian Rea Subject: REME
Message: Any 21 Arm.Art Veh, still with us? blokes like Bob Pettit, Ginger Durrant or others around the early days of the Corps.
Email: ianr@ocean.com.au

Saturday March 10th 2001 

From: Krystyna Subject: Polish Army stationed in Wardle Camp, Nantwich
Message: I am looking for a list of Polish army personnel that were stationed at Wardle Camp, Nantwich after WWII.  This would be up to and including  the year 1949.
Email: krys_kruczek@hotmail.com

Friday March 9th 2001 

From: John Bennett Subject: REME/RA/AAC/RAF/RN
Message: Any service person who spent anytime with 656 Light Aircraft Squadron (RAF originally) now Army Air Corps is invited to join the 656 Squadron Association.  If this is you please contact me and I will send details
Email: 656-sqn-assn@btinternet.com
http://www.656squadron.org

Saturday March 3rd 2001 

From: Mark Hughes Subject: Soest 88-89
Message: I am trying to find out which regts where based in Soest Germany in 88-89. As I am trying to find someone that I went to school with but I don't know which regt his dad was in.
The person that I am looking for is Steven Robertson - we both went to Cornwall School in  Dortmund.
Email: mode3@hotmail.com

Wednesday February 7th 2001 

From: John D Ryan Subject: REME Association Online
Message: It is probably old news now but a chap called Brian Straiton is trying to organise an official, online branch of the REME Association. If anyone wants details, give me a call and I will put you in touch with the main man.
Email: john.ryan3@virgin.net

Friday February 2nd 2001 

From: Rhod Pearson Subject: REME 1st  Glos LAD 79-82
Message: S. Caveney. - last heard you were in Jeffers USA, I got no reply from that address, are you still alive mate? Hope this works. Also Phil Bird, Munster and Tidworth - last heard 1990, its your shout mate!!  I'm still in Australia. Cheers  Rhod
Email: R.S.Pearson@bigpond.com

Friday February 2nd 2001 

From: Alan Roberts Subject: REME Perm/Staff B Coy 6 (veh) Trn Bn Bordon 1958/60
Message: Looking for Bill Whalley Coy Clerk M/Chester, Tony (Jock) Atkinson Knighton area Glasgow, George Culbard Reccy Mech Northampton, Gerry Wheeler Dvr Wolverhampton, Derek Mills Dagenham, Peter Salibury vm West Sussex Area. Already in contact, Bellfield, Pippard, Roberts, Tooze and Wall. If anyone recognises us get in touch (all ranks) or if you know of them get in touch on 01928-560948. 
Email: Alan@Robertsa86.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday January 6th 2001 

From: Sonja Brown Subject: RASC 51st Highland Division
Message: I am looking for anyone who might remember my Father, William (Bill) Kneen from Liverpool, who was a driver in WW2 with the RASC attached to the 51st Highland Division with the 8th Army in North Africa, Italy and Belgium (where he met my Mother). He had a friend named Eric who was from Manchester and I have a photo of him on a motorbike with someone named McLoughlin. There are more of his army photos on my website.
Email: sonja@thebrowns8.freeserve.co.uk
Web: http://www.thebrowns8.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday January 6th 2001 

From: Ken Brown Subject: Looking for someone
Message: Alex Slyder who now lives in Canada has contacted the Scotland Branch REME Association with the hope of locating an old friend called Dennis License. If anybody knows of his whereabouts please contact me at my e-mail address. Dennis will probably be in his late 70's.
Email: kennethbrown@btinternet.com
http://www.reme-association.org.uk

 

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