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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 in April 2002 through to end of June 2002

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Saturday June 29th 2002

From: Robert Etheridge jnr
Subject: 50 Missile Regt RA
Message: My father, Robert Etheridge snr was stationed in Menden with 50 missile Regt in 1967 to 1969. We children went to school on the actual camp for a time until it was closed, and then we went to a school in Iserlohn. I would love to hear from anyone who was at school with me at that time.
Email: etheridgeb@aol.com

Thursday June 27th 2002

From: Chris Druce
Subject: Ex-REME colleagues from 1963/71
Message: Hi, folks. Trying to locate ex-REME colleagues from 70 A/c Wksp., REME, Middle Wallop, especially from 701 MSRD. Also from SEME, Bordon (1966/67) and from AETW, Middle Wallop, 1967/68 (A/c Tech Training). It would be terrific to talk to you guys after such a long time. My home tel. no. is (44) 01384 827423.
Email: chris.druce@blueyonder.co.uk

Thursday June 27th 2002

From: Kirsty Harrow
Subject: 3 Para Reg D Coy Company
Message: I am searching for Craig Bond - he is in the Para Reg based in Colchester. I would like any information on him. Please email me.
Email: kaz_sk8@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday June 27th 2002

From: Dave Wilson
Subject: REME
Message: I am trying to gather information about my fathers' war experiences and commendations.  His name was James C. Wilson.  He served with the 38th Infantry Division in the Fillipines and New guinea.  He was from Marion KY.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Email: dywilsn@cox.net

Tuesday June 25th 2002

From: Andy (BO) Hardy
Subject: REME
Message: Hi guys anyone out there that remembers me, whether good or bad! Especially those guys that were at Arborfield 1979-1980. I was in A Company & the cricket team, I was really skinny so boxed for the company.  Also those guys of you that were in 1BW-1RS Lad in Werl 1981-1984 or 2FLD Workshops Falkland Islands 1984.
Email: Zebedee25@hotmail.com

Saturday June 22nd 2002

From: Anne Waling
Subject: BRAC Closures
Message: I am a freelance writer looking for people who were stationed at a base affected by the BRAC decisions of ten years ago.  If your retirement decisions were affected by a base closure and you would be interested in speaking to/writing to me, you can reach me at the below email address. Thanks.
Email: anna@westelcom.com

Thursday June 20th 2002

From: Alan Yates
Subject: REME
Message: Looking for anyone who served served at anytime between 1963 and 70 in Dennis Barracks, Munster Lager (especially if you were  a singley)
Email: alan.gitta@lineone.com

Monday June 17th 2002

From: Kelda Hall
Subject: Cornwall School Dortmund
Message: I'm Looking for old friends do you know any of these people:
Kirsty Prossor, Dale Mason, Millisa Adamson, David Hazel, Tracey Hamilton, Kirstie Skelton, Donna Cheshire, Dawn McLaughlin, Leyla Daws, Gail Winton, Melanie Coles, Richard King, Andreas Peat, Jane Lambert, Stacey Gore, Paul Winch, Ian Harding. If you did please get in touch thanks
Email: keldahall@yahoo.co.uk

Monday June 10th 2002

From: Don Vincent (Butch)
Subject: Royal Tank Reg
Message: Like to hear from anyone in Detmold 1947 (remember the Mayfair) or Worksop 1948
Email: donald@vincentd.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday June 8th 2002

From: Ken Morgan 22417901
Subject: REME
Message: Did my National Service 1950/2 Basic Training Honiton Devon "C"Comp. on to "K"Camp Donington Salop, Posted to Egypt sailed on the Empire Ken to Fyid & Geniefa Power Station. would love to hear from anyone who knew me, especially "Scotty" from Suton Coalfield, and Mo, Clarkson from Lincoln.
Email: kenneth.morgan2@btinternet.com

Saturday June 8th 2002

From: Tom Wilkins
Subject: REME
Message: Looking for my old drinking buddy Hank (Dave Hancock 559), Jeff Whitaker, Pete Bates, John Cheek, Tony Collins or Anybody else who may remember me from Arborfield 1976 - 79, Forward Company, 71 A/C Wkshps. 1979 - 81, 7 Regt AAC. 1981 - 83.
Remeber Lads, small tadger solidarity?
Email: Tom.Wilkins490@btopenworld.com

Tuesday May 21st 2002

From: Jimmy Douglas
Subject: Royal Engineers
Message: I am trying to contact Jimmy Whalen who was with me in Cyprus U.N. attached to the Gordon Highlanders in 1971, would be great to hear from him again.
Email: Jimmy.m.Douglas@knaufalcopor.com

Tuesday May 21st 2002

From: Patti Kruse
Subject: Dennis Barracks / Munsterlager
Message: My mum worked from 1963 - 1970 in the NAAFI / Dennis-Barracks Germany, I have a lot of beautiful memories of this time. I hope to find some people who can remember this to...
For more information, please look at: http://patti.kruse-thomas.schroeder.bei.t-online.de
Email: patti.sally@gmx.de

Sunday May 19th 2002

From: Maurice Rippin
Subject: REME Rotenburg 1951-55 31 Armd Wksps
Message: I am seeking anyone who served at Rotenburg in this period for a 50 year Special Reunion arranged at Hilton Hotel Leicester Sept 02. Many old Pals already found. Should be a good night!!
Email: maunjane@oakham1.fsbusiness.co.uk

Sunday May 19th 2002

From: Raymond Coxall Subject: REME National Service
Message: From 1952-1954 Honiton, Devon -basic training.-on to Egypt (ship "Empire Ken") Based at Ismalia/Port Said. Would like to hear from anybody - here are  just a few names  i.e. Alex Darward? N. Davis, Robert Davidson, Thomas Muir, P H Blay, Alec Anthony, 267 Aobra, Fremington, Barnstable, Devon. Would appreciate a contact.
Email: franray7@bigpond.com.au

Wednesday May 15th 2002

From: Ruth T Subject: Keith Williams
Message: I am trying to trace Keith Willaims who was serving in the Falklands around 1994 / 1995 (Mt. Alice - I think!). He's an old friend and we've lost touch. I'd be grateful for any information on how to get in touch. I promise he's not in any trouble...and neither am I!
Email: info@underwraps.co.uk
Web: http://www.underwraps.co.uk

Wednesday May 15th 2002

From: Flashman
Subject: REME
Message: I'm trying to find any of my fathers wartime mates. He served in North Africa and Italy where he spent some time in the Florence area. His name is Len Flashman (Flash) and he is 79. So, come on you guys out there, I know he would love to hear from you.
Email: gflashman@yahoo.com

Saturday May 11th 2002

From: Arthur Wiseman
Subject: REME
Message: When's the next ece reunion?
Email: Arthurwiseman@hotmail.com

Thursday May 9th 2002

From: John Parrish (Piggy)
Subject: REME
Message: I would like to make contact with anyone who knows me.  I am trying to get back in touch with Stuart Cameron (REME Storeman 15FD Workshops Munster).
Email: john.parrish@ntlworld.com

Thursday May 9th 2002

From: Richard Schroeder
Subject: Searching for children
Message: Looking for my children I have not seen since Aug 30, 1995, last stationed in Germany and transferred to stateside and living in Wichita KS area they live with there mother Celestine Colin, could be spelled Colen previous married name was Schroeder maiden name Albright, stepfather name is Jason children's names are Richard Scott Schroeder II age 15, Roseland Marie Schroeder age 14, Joseph William Schroeder, age 12, and Vincent Raymond Schroeder age 10 please help me find them I have had no contact since 1995 would like and address or phone number or e-mail address.  Can contact myself or their great-grandmother she can reached at 785-242-2344 her name is Elizabeth Denkinger or their uncle James at 414-385-0223 please contact, would like to talk to children they have two brothers that they have not met.
Email: rsschroeder@prodigy.net

Tuesday May 7th 2002

From: Peter Mc Auliffe
Subject: REME
Message: Anyone out there served at 39 Base Workshop Bicester between 1954-56 - in particular B Coy. 22969609 Cpl. Mc Auliffe (Mac) to all. Charlie Hartley went to South Africa what about the rest of you, (Big Mac) MacIntosh, 252 Smith, Jack Hope. Come on get your fingers out.
Email: macatrut@btopenworld

Thursday May 2nd 2002

From: Marilyn Collis/nee Hughes
Subject: Army Air Corps
Message: I would like to contact Dave Stewart REME last seen 1979 Soest. Also Dave Bashford REME now Ex
Email: alcollis@emirates.net.ae

Wednesday May 1st 2002

From: Dolores Lucero
Subject: Armed Forces Overseas
Message: Would like to correspond with Service men overseas. 40's, single etc.
Email: dolores_lucero@hotmail.com

Friday April 26th 2002

From: Simon & Leeanne Bowler
Subject: REME-1 Blackwatch LAD Fallingbostel
Message: Trying to find our old friend Aidy Hughes. Last last known at 12 Regt, Dempsey Bks, Sennelager, 1996-1999. Please could you contact Simon or Leeanne Bowler on Fallingbostel 05162 985309 or email below.
Email: sibow@talk21.com

Friday April 26th 2002

From: Shaun Parry
Subject: REME
Message: Anybody know me out there get in touch. Presently still serving. Joined up 1978, posted to 26 RA, 1 Kings, 1st Irish Rangers, 12 Armed WKSPs, HQ Brunie Garrison, 19 Regt RA, SEME, HQ BF Cyprus, ITC Catterick, HQ 143 BDE and finally 40 Regt RA. Would also like to help my father contact old friends from his service days. John Edward Parry served 1950's - 1960's in UK, Cyprus and Germany - married to Mavis.
Email: willoweast@lycos.co.uk

Tuesday April 23rd 2002

From: Ian Smith
Subject: RADC
Message: Get in touch with old mates, by logging on to
www.comrades-in-arms-reunited.com free registration, global contacts. Secure site. Keep the camaraderie alive.
Also www.exrugbyplayersreunited.com if you played rugby
www.cricketers-reunited.com for cricketers
www.footballers-reunited.com for footballers
Email: isgs2001@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.comrades-in-arms-reunited.com

Tuesday April 23rd 2002

From: Charlotte Robert
Subject: Desperately Seeking Melvin
Message: I am seeking Melvin George Williams, he was enlisted in New Orleans, LA, New York City, Traverse City, Michigan, San Francisco, CA and the last I had heard from him, he was in Seattle, WA.  Anyone knowing his whereabouts please have him contact me.  Many thanks!
Email: charcolas@hotmail.com

Tuesday April 23rd 2002

From: Kelly Evans
Subject: US Armed Forces, HQ, UK Base APO 13
Message: I am trying to locate ANYONE who knew my grandmother, Mary (Molly) Kathleen Ross, nee Beaney.  She worked with the abovementioned, in 1945, and was then transferred to US Maritime Commission, War Shipping Admin from Oct '45 until Sept '46.  She was originally from London, but emigrated to Australia, where she married Francis Farrell.  If anyone knew her at all, I would love to hear from them.
Email: cuinjeans@hotmail.com

Sunday April 21st 2002

From: Paul E Green Jr
Subject: CSC 2/72 Armor S. Korea
Message: Looking for Manuel Vincente, he was a great guy that re-enlisted to go to school but decided to get out and went to California.  I think he was living in Van Nuys.  Been looking for him all over.  I found out the search services are no good also.  Please contact me at the below email address.
Email: greenpejr@aol.com

Wednesday April 17th 2002

From: British Forces Reunited
Subject: Looking for Jimmy Merrick RAOC
Message: We are trying to trace Jimmy Merrick who in 1955 served at Didcott with 2955 RAOC -  nickname Jimmo. He used to box for his battalion
Email: contact@britishforcesreunited.co.uk
Web: http://www.britishforcesreunited.co.uk

Monday April 15th 2002

From: Hugh Bain
Subject: 14/20 Kings Hussars
Message: Hi, I was based in Germany in 1958, nickname  Jock. I am hoping to look for an old friend called Kenny Rushworth from Hull. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Kenny or any of his family I can be contacted through my daughters email address below. Thanks
Email: lindaclark272@hotmail.com

Monday April 15th 2002

From: Robert L. Lucero
Subject: Looking for comrades 1/5 &1/7 marines
Message: I was known by Bob and Luce. I can remember a few names 1st tour. On Lantre Hill 66-67. Loss of memory in 68 during Lunar Tet due to wound to head by AK-47. Contact me by email or my phone 909-301-5310 - address 27670 Helene Way, Sun City, Ca 92585.
Email: luce592@yahoo.com

Thursday April 11th 2002

From: Ian Rea
Subject: REME
Message: Any one remember me from WW11 days with 71 LAA W/shops 1944 BLA on to 21 Amr Art Vehs at Arborfield 1946, 221 BVD W/shops Malaya, 12 Armd W/shops Bengahzi, 52 Cmmd W/shops Aden, to old to play hockey now, but still active. Greetings to all ex-boys, 1938 Bramley.
Email: ianr@ocean.com.au

Thursday April 4th 2002

From: Mike Mitchell
Subject: REME
Message: Was at K and D Camps, TEK 1946/7. No 4 W/shop as welder. Remember Whittaker, Smellie, Bernard Mills, Gibson. Also with LAD attd 22nd Field Regt RA in Northern Greece 1946.. Any survivors?  Tel: 0161 681 7158
Email: omickiam@lineone.net

Tuesday April 2nd 2002

From: John Bryan
Subject: REME
Message: I am trying to find an old friend who served in the REME with me back in 1948. His name is John Walters and he came from Uxbribge in London, he signed up for five years (1948 - 1953). I last saw him in 1949 when we were based at Gainsborough in Linc's.
Email: mstroller3@aol.com

Monday April 1st 2002

From: Dave Welch
Subject: AAS Arborfield - Intake 63B
Message: It is planned to hold a reunion next year for intake 63B of the Army Apprentice School Arborfield. I'm the C Coy Co-ordinator but to date only two and a 'maybe' of the old C Coy have been located. Any help in tracking down members of 63B C Coy, or any of the other companies, would be appreciated.
Email: david.welch@ic24.net
Web: http://www.hiblo.demon.co.uk

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