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Message Board 2003 - Apr/Jun

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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 2003 through to June 2003

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Monday June 30th 2003

From: Nigel Ritchie
Subject: REME
Message: Anyone who knows me from 1979 to 1992, feel free to e-mail me.
Email: Nigel.Ritchie@ntlWorld.Com

Wednesday June 25th 2003

From: Charlie Skelton
Subject: REME/RAMC
Message: I'm still looking for Frank Casey ex REME who was with the 17/21Lancers in Wolfenbüttel. Frank was known to be one of the ugliest persons in the army around the early 70.s. Also looking for Nigel Mumford who was with me in Oman. Nigel was ex RAMC and lost contact with him when he left the army in or around 77.
Email: charlieskelton@t-online.de

Saturday June 21st 2003

From: David John Easton GCM
Subject: Canadian Army Trophy, 63-91
Message: I am writing the history of the competition and would be grateful to be able to contact any REME who were involved in the competition.
Email: davieaso2003@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday June 21st 2003

From: Reg Kempster
Subject: REME
Message: Reg Kempster served his National Service in the REME from 1950 to 1952 and I would like any known information or contacts. Best regards.
Email: nicrich@blueyonder.co.uk

Tuesday June 17th 2003

From: Matthew Feath
Subject: Matelots from my past
Message: Looking for CT Jon Schofield, RN - CT Steve Taylor, RN - YN Paul Kemp - RN.
Email: MJFeath@aol.com

Tuesday June 17th 2003

From: Karl Harmer
Subject: RCAMC stationed in East Sussex 1942
Message: I am looking for any Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp World War II veterans that were stationed at Upper Dicker (nr Hailsham) in 1942. Do you remember Elsie Harmer or anyone in the RCAMC who asked her parents for her hand in marriage? If so, could you please contact me at my email address below. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Email: karlharmer@hotmail.com

Wednesday June 11th 2003

From: Mrs Jean Harrison
Subject: REME
Message: Anyone remember Bill Harrison from Leicester who served in Italy, Sicily and Greece in WW2. My husband died last year and I am trying to write a family history. Two friends he mentioned were Bill Davies and Squib Coleman.
Email: jeanharrison@freeuk.com

Wednesday June 11th 2003

From: Tom  (Scouse) Eaton
Subject: 11 Fld Wksp + 26 Fld Reg RA (REME Wksp)
Message: Can't find anything anywhere about 11 Fld on the net. Anyone remember me? I am still bessy mates with Gily, (one of the "Bears") Gilmartin.
Email: tom@eaton80.freeserve.co.uk

Monday June 2nd 2003

From: Pte Matheson, Verna J
Subject: RCAMC, Camp Borden
Message: I am looking to contact any one who was located in the medical corps in Camp Borden in September 1958 to December 1958.  Email my grand-daughter.!
Email: dani_mcdee@hotmail.com

Saturday May 31st 2003

From: Stuart Beveridge
Subject: AAC and REME
Message: Love to hear from any old friends at AAC Beachley, REME Sudan, 40 Coy RASC Dhekelia, REME Künsebeck and 91 Car Coy RASC Bielefeld. Tel 0049-2825-90724 - you can leave a message!
Email: stuart-beveridge@t-online.de
Web: http://www.shop-with-us.de

Saturday May 31st 2003

From: Joy Hooper
Subject: REME Cyprus
Message: Hi All. I hope that one of you may know the whereabouts of the following guys who were in 9th Inf Workshops Famagusta with my father-in-law. 1956-62 approximately. I am looking for Darkie Simms, last known to be in Kent and Brim Pike, thought to have returned to the north of England. My father-in-law is Edwin (Ted) Hooper. Any news would be appreciated.
Email: joy.hooper@ntlworld.com

Saturday May 31st 2003

From: Sean (Paddy) Kearney
Subject: REME-AAC-Gurkha Air Platoon
Message: Arbourfield Feb 1964 / SEME Bordon 1964-5 (51 Air Tech A & E) /  Left M. Wallop for Borneo in May 66. Interested to hear from anyone who knew me. Perhaps you remember our rock group "The Duty Crew" at Wallop in 1965-6. Would like to catch up with other group members.
Email: aeronutical_resources@compuserve.com

Saturday May 24th 2003

From: Jack Pearce Ex W.O.1
Subject: REME
Message: Please contact if you remember me. I am wanting to contact "John Goodes", Last I heard he was commissioned and was a Captain, John and I served together in Singapore and were old fishing mates.
Email: myja@ozonline.com.au.

Saturday May 24th 2003

From: Jody Estes
Subject:
Message: Trying to locate Richard Turnbow who served at FT Bragg, NC from 1995 to some time after 1998.
Email: ogan450@juno.com

Saturday May 24th 2003

From: Eddie Pritchard
Subject: HQ BAOR Sigs / 5 Regular Squadron Gallow
Message: Anybody out there remember me? Ex Corporal Pritchard DI & PTI
Herford 1950-1952. Gallowgate Richmond 1954-1957 also does anybody know of a girl named Milly in the WRAC at Catterick 1950? She came from Hull.
Email: eddiepritchard@blueyonder.co.uk

Saturday May 24th 2003

From: Kay
Subject: Menden in 1950
Message: Hi, I'm helping a friend search for a relative who was stationed in Menden in 1950, all we know is that his name was John, he came from Sussex and he later married a German woman. Any info or advice where to look would be appreciated!
Email: epferde@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday May 22nd 2003

From: Leigh-anne Lakin
Subject: 27 Regt RLC Richie Mckay
Message: A close friend Lcpl Richie McKay has not been in touch since he went to Iraq, I just need someone to let me know that he is ok.
Email: essoeyes100@hotmail.com

Saturday May 17th 2003

From: Terry Woolley
Subject: Royal Armoured Corps
Message: Catterick Camp. Intake 52/09 C Squadron 4th R.T.R Nt Troop. Service - 1952-55 onto Egypt.
Email: wonkawool@ntlworld.com

Saturday May 17th 2003

From: Tom Machon
Subject: Royal Signals
Message: Any information on anybody who was in the royal signals, and went to Singapore during national service 1950-1952.
Email: saxymach@hotmail.com

Saturday May 17th 2003

From: Stuart Beveridge
Subject: Ex AAC Beachley and REME
Message: Would love to hear from any old friends ex Beachley, REME Workshop Sudan, LAD 40 Coy RASC, LAD 91 Car Coy RASC or Künsebeck. As time goes by!
Email: german-safety@web.de
Web: http://www.shop-with-us.de

Monday May 5th 2003

From: Frank Sharpe
Subject: 24 Regt RA Reunion 2003
Message: All Ex members and attached tradesmen are cordially invited to the inaugural reunion of 24 Regt RA to be held at Doncaster on 01 Nov 2003. Further Information regarding the reunion can be found at the website below or from Frank Sharpe at the email below.
Email: franksharpe694@aol.com
Web: http://groups.msn.com/24thMissileRegtRA/24regt2003

Wednesday April 30th 2003

From: Silfran Peeters
Subject: REME MEF 1945
Message: I am looking for Cpl K A Foster 1945 REME MEF. Nr 7618284 Det 533 Base W/s. Adres White Lodge, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwick. I found a year ago his pocket diary. I want to give it back to his relatives.
Email: silfran@home.nl

Sunday April 27th 2003

From: Ashley
Subject: To everyone
Message: I already had a message in here but I just wanted to inform all the internet readers that read this site that my bro did call last night and he's coming home May 16th
Email:

Monday April 21st 2003

From: Mal McWhinnie
Subject: REME
Message: Served 1970 - 1994. From AAC Arborfield[70B] to R Mon RE. Anyone remember Denise and I get in touch. Now living in Australia. This is a repost due to change of Email address.
Email: maldens@bigpond.net.au

Saturday April 19th 2003

From: Katie Dunmore (nee Crowden)
Subject: 9th Batt. 6th Airborne
Message: My Father, Fredrick John Crowden, is looking for a photo taken in 1944 at Bullford Camp, Wiltshire. The Serg, major was on both ends and the late Coln Crockenholt was in the centre. He would very much love to get a copy of this photo. There were around 300 people on the picture. PLEASE HELP....it's close to Fathers Day and I would love to make him happy!!!
Email: robert.dunmore@btopenworld.com

Friday April 18th 2003

From: Cliff Varty (Sam)
Subject: REME
Message: Does anybody remember S/Sgt Tom Lorimar 6 Field W/Shps Munster.
Email: cliffordvarty@hotmail.com

Friday April 18th 2003

From: Ashley
Subject:
Message: I would like to thank all the soldiers who are serving our country and a special thanks to my bro who is serving in the war that we haven't herd from in a month. Bro I love you and we all miss you see you soon. love your sis Ashley from Warsaw Mo. I LOVE YOU.
Email:

Tuesday April 15th 2003

From: Cliff Varty (Sam)
Subject: REME
Message: Does anybody remember S/Sgt Tom Lorimar 6 Field W/Shps Munster.
Email: cliffordvarty@hotmail.com

Saturday April 12th 2003

From: Raymond Hoff
Subject: Royal Signals
Message: I wish to obtain the name of the vessels I sailed on to and from Egypt. Embarked Liverpool 23/09/47.Disembarked Port Said 05/10/47. Also return journey, Embarked Port Said on 11/12/48 arr. Liverpool 22/12/48. I was demob No 76.
Email: grandparhoff.hoff@btinternet.com

Saturday April 12th 2003

From: Kathy Hogg
Subject: Good luck lads and we care
Message: Hi as an expat living in Canada, I am addicted to watching CNN particularly following you lads the Brits I am so proud to be British and wish you all well and a safe return home God bless you all.
Email: bob.hogg@stmpatico.ca

Saturday April 5th 2003

From: Mari Morris
Subject:
Message: I am searching for Glenn Labaw who was stationed in Chepstow UK in 1943 an American soldier who would love to be found by his sweetheart then Mary Bickel.
Email: chuggernaut@ntlworld.com

Tuesday April 1st 2003

From: Maggie Watkins
Subject: To All
Message: Just wanted to drop by and wish you all well, I know and realize that you must all feel rather scared at this point with all that's happening in the middle east, if you are out there get the job done and return safe and well. In the meantime take 5 to view a website I have prepared for you all, complete with guest book. www.troopswewcare.fsnet.co.uk Well done to all UK and USA troops. Regards Maggie Watkins - EX wife of :O))
Email: maggie@troopswecare.fsnet.co.uk
Web: http://www.troopswecare.fsnet.co.uk

Tuesday April 1st 2003

From: S Bill Ryder '898
Subject: REME 24 ABW
Message: Is anyone out there still breathing, Hucknall, Bangalore, S'pore 1947.
Email: billed@magma.ca

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