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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 July 2002 through to the end of Sept 2002

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Wednesday September 18th 2002

From: Kay Swann
Subject: Army - Osnabruck
Message: I am looking for anyone who can put me in touch with Petra Rumney who now lives in Wolfenbuttel!!!!!!
Email: KStrongbow@aol.com

Thursday September 12th 2002

From: Stuart Hyde
Subject: 24083891 WO1 BJ Ellis
Message: It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the sudden death of Barry Ellis on September 4. Barry served with the REME between 1966 and 1990. If anyone wishes to know about the funeral arrangements (to be held on Friday 13 in Kilmarnock) then please contact me.
Email: stuart.j.hyde@man.ac.uk

Tuesday September 10th 2002

From: Linda Burrows
Subject: Winchester Barracks 1955/1956
Message: Looking for information on my father who was, I believe, based in Winchester. I only know his first name which is Brian. I was born on the 28 March 1956 in Alton. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Telephone: 07881968551.
Email:

Tuesday September 10th 2002

From: Barry Lowther
Subject: REME
Message: Would like to hear from any old friends, especially from 4 ARMD FRG late 60's early 70's. Also like to know how old members of the Kuwait Liaison Team (KLT) from 1982-1984 are getting on? Including our comrades in "Blue"
Email: balcal@btinternet.com

Tuesday September 10th 2002

From: Ryder.S 898
Subject: REME
Message: 24 ABW Hucknall, Bangalore. S'Pore. Is anyone still breathing???
Email: BillEdRyder@AOL.com

Friday September 6th 2002

From: Kenny Morris
Subject: REME - Recovery Mech
Message: Anyone remember me 1985 to 1994 SEME, 8fld Wksp /16 AD Regt/22AD Regt Dortmund N.Ireland Dtch. Looking for all old mates who new me
Email: kennethmorris@26.com

Friday September 6th 2002

From: Paul (scouse) Worsley
Subject: REME
Message: Once again anyone who remembers me from my time in the corps. Also, a slight change in my e-mail address..
Email: paulj_worsley_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday August 28th 2002

From: Stuart Jenkins
Subject: REME
Message: I am keen to contact anyone who joined up with me at REME Honiton on 19th March 1959. Also anyone subsequently at REME Blandford No 1 Trg Bn Blandford July 1959. Also anyone subsequenty at REME Arborfield. also, anyone at REME Shoeburyness 1960/1961.
Email: cejaydsd@compuserve.com

Wednesday August 28th 2002

From: Matt Mathews
Subject: REME
Message: Trying to find old friends - Cyprus 1957 1960 - Inf Wrkshp Famagusta.
Email: matthews.roger@talk21.com

Wednesday August 28th 2002

From: Al Reed
Subject: LAD 16/5 Lancers 1962-  1970
Message: Anyone still about...also beginning of 9 Force Workshops.
Email: al.reed@ntl.co.uk

Monday August 26th 2002

From: Robyn Nuttall
Subject: Soest Germany
Message: Hi everyone!  I'm looking for some old friends of my Mom's.  Her name was Susan Clarke, an army brat in Soest, Germany, from '67-70.  Would love to hear from anybody that knew her!  Thanks, Robyn.
Email: r_nuttall@hotmail.com

Thursday August 22nd 2002

From: Stuart Bruce
Subject: RAMC - Kowloon Hongkong
Message: Looking for Albert Bardsley, Joe Powell, Corporal Cappleman who served with me in 1952-1954 in Hong Kong.
Email: s.charlton4@ntlworld.com

Thursday August 22nd 2002

From: Jerome Chiaro
Subject: Co F 147 Inf Reg
Message: Please help. Trying to find out how to search for my father's combat unit and location in WWII. Where do I start?
Email: Jfchiaro@charter.net

Thursday August 22nd 2002

From: Yvette Tortice
Subject: Paul Massey-Alan Farr Signals 1982
Message: Looking for above named they served with my father in Soest Germany until 1982. I would dearly like to contact them if anyone knows there whereabouts.
Email: yvettetortice@aol.com

Sunday August 18th 2002

From: C. Hutchins
Subject: Long Shot
Message: I know this is a long shot, But I'm trying to trace information about a  relation called Doug Hutchins who was in the REME between 1943-1945 and served somewhere in France. He lived in the Kingsclere / Tadley area (Hants/Berks). Any guidance for tracing this relative greatly appreciated.
Email: cog@randomchicken.net

Thursday August 15th 2002

From: Paul Worsley
Subject: REME
Message: Anyone who wants to get in touch who remembers me.
Email: paulj_worsley_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday August 15th 2002

From: Tony Baker  (23529455)
Subject: 13 Inf Wksp Kluang 1959-60
Message: Anyone remembering those days, especially anyone taking part in Exercise 'Saddle Up' when 13 Inf played a major role. The exercise took place in North Borneo and we were all attached to the US. Travelled to Borneo on the USS Lenawee. Following 'Saddle up'  I also had several stints on REME Inspections. Arrived in Kluang in March 59 left August 60.
Email: baker70@attglobal.net

Monday August 12th 2002

From: Don Hargreaves
Subject: 2 Base W/Shops REME
Message: I Would Like To Hear From Anybody Stationed At 2Base W/Shops TEL EL KIBER 1953/54 Did Basic Training Honiton Jan 1953.
Email: Patdon@Tiscali.Co.UK.

Saturday August 10th 2002

From: Patti Kruse
Subject: Larry Donnellan
Message: I search for L. Donnellan in 1963 he was in Dennis Barracks/ Munsterlager / Germany. hank you for your assistance ! Patti
Email: donellan@gmx.de

Tuesday August 6th 2002

From: Pat
Subject: WW11 --Camp Adair ORG
Message: I am looking for any information on my grandfather John Griffone. From what I know, he trained troops for combat, and also was at  Ft George G in Meade M D. He also played baseball in the Army, and they is suppose to be a plaque or some thing with his name on it. He is from the Chicago area.
Email: slavecout@aol.com

Tuesday August 6th 2002

From: Dave "MAX" Million
Subject: 64th Ord. Co.
Message: I am looking for anyone that was in the 64th Ord. Co. in Fischbach Germany.
Email: Millions123@peoplepc.com
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/blues/64thordco/

Saturday August 3rd 2002

From: Ray Worrall / 22904217
Subject: 119 Company, RASC, Bielefeld, Germany
Message: 1953 - 1955. Looking for Roy 'scouse' Woods/22904216, joined together in 1951, please get in touch.
Email: sarahsauce@yahoo.com

Friday August 2nd 2002

From: Valerie Cope
Subject: Army
Message: Looking for anyone who remembers me. I lived in Germany 1946/1953 in Minden, Lubbecke and Wilhelmshaven with my father  who was in the KOYLI. His name was WO11 Norman W Clark, also my mother Beatrice and sister Lorraine.
Email: val.cope@ntlworld.com

Wednesday July 31st 2002

From: Ian Rea
Subject: REME
Message: Any ex-boys still alive and kicking from the early Arborfield  (1939) days. Particularly Bob Pettit, Ginger Durrant, ex Bramley mob. Was 7590581 in those days. Cheers all.
Email: ianr@ocean.com.au

Wednesday July 31st 2002

From: Tony Neave
Subject: REME
Message: Please contact me if I had the honour of serving with you. The units I served in were:-1 Div HQ and Sigs, Verden 1968-70. 11 Fd Wksp REME, Minden 1970-1972. 3rd Royal Green Jackets, Shoeburyness and Berlin 1972-1977. 49 Fd Regt RA, Hohne 1977-1979. 12 RSME Wksp  REME, Chattendene (six months UN wksp Cyprus) 1979-1981. SEME, Bordon 1981-1982. 39 Engineer Regt (53 Sqn), Falklands and Belize 1982-1984. 12 Armd Wksp REME, Osnabrucke 1984-1988.
Email: tony.neave@lineone.net
Web: http://www.britforces.co.uk

Monday July 29th 2002

From: Josie Pitchford
Subject: Bomb Disposal Air Force 1967-1969
Message: Is there anyone out there who knew my brother Michael Jack Woods who served 1st in Singapore then in Cyprus in bomb disposal squad in R.A.F. He married Pauline Skadiang in Singapore about 1968. Please e-mail me with any info.
Email: josie.pitchford@ntlworld.com

Monday July 29th 2002

From: Tammy
Subject: James Gordon Fulton
Message: I am looking for you because you were stationed with my father in Panama canal zone 1965-1967.
Email: chaseches@aol.com

Monday July 29th 2002

From: Martin Handsley
Subject: REME
Message: 24571116 CFN Handsley, I was at Aborfield and Borden 1979, posted to 3 Armd Div HQ & Sig Regt LAD in Soest, then on to 12 AD Regt nr Scunthorpe. Am now living and working in Switzerland and would appreciate any contact with anyone who remembers Aborfield, Borden, Soest or Scunthorpe!
Email: martin.handsley@bis.org

Friday July 26th 2002

From: Patricia Burroughs
Subject: Army
Message: I am looking for my grandfather who served in war war 2 who had a son named Silas Wayne Cagel. My grandfather name would be George Cagel from Tenn at the time of his birth. Thank you.
Email: kurtb@gci.net

Sunday July 21st 2002

From: Michael (Sam) Fox
Subject: Royal Corp of Sappers and Miners
Message: I wish to trace any members of 54B Chepstow B.Coy ie Nobby Hall, Rod Hickey (Harmonica virtuoso), Ray Morrow and Brindley Morris and anyone else who remembers me.
Email: mikpatwil@aol.com

Sunday July 21st 2002

From: Rod van Ausdall
Subject: US Army and British Tank Unit
Message: As an American serving in Germany I was on temporary duty with a British Tank Unit at Paderborn where I demonstrated the then new US 3,5 rocket launcher. I was hosted by a British Tank Unit and have been trying to identify that unit for quite some time now. If anyone remembers the designations of the British tank units serving at Paderborn in 1951-52 I will be most appreciative of the information. Thanks.
Email: rodvan@adelphia.net

Tuesday July 16th 2002

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

Saturday July 13th 2002

From: Colin 'Pussy' Green
Subject: REME/LAD
Message: I was attached to 3rd Tanks between 79-81 as a Recovery Mech. A lot of you Red Caps might remember the trouble I caused in Paderborn. keen to trace anyone who remembers me.
Email: geezer-green@supanet.com

Monday July 8th 2002

From: Roger Jones
Subject: 1st Bn Green Jackets 43rd & 52nd
Message: I would love to renew acquaintances with all the females I knew while I was stationed at Minden Bks in the early 1960s.
Email: rogerjones@resource24.net

Monday July 8th 2002

From: John Guarcello
Subject: USAF Reserves, McClellean AFB, Sacramento, California
Message: I'm looking for reservists from 1966 thru 1971 that may have worked at Roseville Telephone Company, Roseville, California. I would like to talk about the company and active duty / military leave time.  Thank you.
Email: herbieretired@yahoo.com

Monday July 8th 2002

From: Keith Smith
Subject: LAD 54 Co RASC Minden
Message: I'm trying to establish contact with anyone who was at St Georges Barracks, RASC LAD in 1955 -1957. Some names: Lt Woods, Sgt Fleming, WO Hogan, Cpl Campbell, Cpl Hennessey, Cfn Bailey, Sinclair, Hingston, and others. If you can help, please contact soonest.
Email: Keith.Smith42@btopenworld.com
Web: http://glassart.netfirms.com

Saturday July 6th 2002

From: Jame Colin Wilde
Subject: REME Gunfitter National Service
Message: 76 Ontario St., Georgetown Ontario L7G 3L1. Service from 1955 to 1957. At Honiton, Barton, Stacey Bordon & Honiton. Service # 23174716 Craftsman. Group 5517. Tel Canada 905 702 7822.
Email: biddwilde@webtv.net

Tuesday July 2nd 2002

From: Charlie Nichols
Subject: Army
Message: Looking for any one who served in the following locations Ft. Polk, La. Nov. 1971 - Dec. 1971 - Ft. Leonardwood, Mo. Jan 1972---Eschborn, Germany 1972-Nov. 1973
Email: bryceeli@bellsouth.net

 

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