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Saturday
March 20th 2004
| From: |
Mike Smith |
| Subject: |
Malcome Riggs HMS
Conor 1959/60 |
| Message: |
Hi, I'm interested in
hearing from anyone who knows Malcolm Riggs, HMS Condor approx
1959/60. If you have anything please contact me. Thanks, Mike.
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| Email: |
mikelsmith@btinternet.com |
Saturday
March 20th 2004
| From: |
Ronald John Saunders |
| Subject: |
Jack Mckechnie /
John Collingwood Mckechnie |
| Message: |
Does anyone remember
this jazz musician who joined the Army in 1936 and served through
WW2 and later joined Hedley Ward Trio? |
| Email: |
ronaldaroo@btinternet.com |
Saturday
March 20th 2004
| From: |
Erin C |
| Subject: |
Looking for the
name of a school |
| Message: |
I'm actually doing a
bit of research for a friend. He needs transcripts from a Canadian
military high school he graduated in Soest, Germany in 1969.
Would anyone have any information for me? Any way I can find the
school? Thank you! |
| Email: |
jspiritoflife17@aol.com |
Saturday
March 20th 2004
| From: |
Railton |
| Subject: |
Palestine 1947 |
| Message: |
Looking for any one
who served in Palestine police at the end of WW2 who may know Jack
Railton or Doug Kanelly - not sure of spelling of Doug's last
name. |
| Email: |
jacqueline joyce@tiscali.com |
Saturday
March 20th 2004
| From: |
Para Admin |
| Subject: |
Parachute Regiment |
| Message: |
Just thought I'd drop
a quick message about a Parachute Regiment Message Board, for
those currently serving in the Regiment, and also those who plan
to join from other areas of the army, or from civvy street. It is
also a place for ex-Paras, families and friends and for those with
a general interest in the Paras. |
| Email: |
parapathfinders@hotmail.com |
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Web: |
http://pathfinders.suddenlaunch.com |
Saturday
March 13th 2004
| From: |
Ian Shreer |
| Subject: |
Jobs for Ex Forces |
| Message: |
Exforce Ltd is a
specialist recruitment agency set up to provide efficient support
to service leavers and those looking to leave soon. No matter what
Rank or Trade or Service we have got a vacancy you may be
interested in. In the first instance register at
www.ex-force.com and see what we
can do. |
| Email: |
info@exforce.co.uk |
|
Web: |
http://www.ex-force.com |
Friday
March 5th 2004
| From: |
Ken Crump |
| Subject: |
REME 1946 - 1951
National Service |
| Message: |
Basic Training at
Honiton Devon for six weeks, C Coy hut 12, then on to Norton Manor
Taunton Somerset. General fitters course for sixteen weeks, then
Arborfield Popringe on Draft imagine 200 men with nothing to do
but cook house and guards and all those spuds, then at last
Southampton docks and HMT Empire Orwell a Mediterranean Cruise and
finish at Transit Camp in Port Said at Whitsun. Posted to Cyprus
Whit. Tuesday to Work shops Larnaca, there six weeks posted Att 1
Oxf and Bucks Light Infantry AT Caralos Camp Famagusta to S Coy.
From here S Coy move Dekelia then to Golden Sands Famagusta. We
unloaded the ships bringing equipment for the Cheshire Regt who
were moving in and transported it all to Limmosol, at this time
the Oil trouble was brewing in Persia. In August 1951 posted back
to Arborfield 2 weeks leave first since 1950.Posted to Workshops
Ashchurch Tueksbury Gloustershire then demob Nov 1951. Anyone who
met me on my travels and there were quite a few too many to name
here but good friends please get in touch. I will be in WEYMOUTH
for Veterans Week in June 2004. Just one thing I enjoyed my time
in the Army it made me what I am now. |
| Email: |
kenlec@aol.com |
Friday
February 27th 2004
| From: |
Susan Abel (nee
Bloomfield) |
| Subject: |
REME Italy WW2 |
| Message: |
My Dad Joseph Edward
Bloomfield served in Italy with the REME during WW2. Sadly he died
in 1980 but wondered if any old pals or comrades might still be
alive and remember Joe. I have hundreds of photos but no idea of
where they were taken. 01527 835613. |
| Email: |
sue_abel@gillette.com |
Thursday
February 26th 2004
| From: |
Tom Willett |
| Subject: |
REME 1954-1956
Egypt & Cyprus |
| Message: |
Is there anybody out
there who remembers me or has any memories of the time I was in
Egypt & Cyprus. On convoy duty in Cyprus from Famagusta to various
camps. One of the guy's who I served with if I remember rightly
was Colin Savage - he was on convoy duty with me. Another fella
was ????? Montgomery - or Monty. |
| Email: |
swillett@btopenworld.com |
Thursday
February 26th 2004
| From: |
Denise Rolland |
| Subject: |
Charlie Diamond
Rolland (1909 - 2004) |
| Message: |
If anyone remembers my
uncle Charlie Diamond Rolland who died recently, please email me
as I am putting together a short tribute for his funeral next
week. Thanks. |
| Email: |
dsr@urc.org.uk |
Tuesday
February 24th 2004
| From: |
Catherine Nicholson |
| Subject: |
9/12th Royal
Lancers |
| Message: |
My father was Thomas
Mulhearn and was a Corporal in the above Regiment when he was
captured in Italy on May 8th 1944. He was moved to a prison camp
in Germany. I know he was on the long march to Fallingbostel. He
was liberated on May 10, 1945. I am researching him because I am
writing a book and want to include this along with his military
history. He died in 1990 without talking to much about his
experiences. He was a Desert Rat in North Africa in 1942. If
anyone knows any info on him or the conditions in Fallingbostel I
would love to hear from them. |
| Email: |
katenicholson17@yahoo.com |
Tuesday
February 24th 2004
| From: |
Geraldine Robertson |
| Subject: |
1005 Maintenance
Coy No 4 Docks Group REME F |
| Message: |
I have no living
memory of my grandfather as he died when I was about 2yrs of age
but I recently found an airgraph sent to my dad. It had a picture
of pyramids and sphinx on it. I would be very grateful if anybody
has recollections of him or can at least tell me where this
particular regiment was based and what campaigns it fought during
ww2. His name was Sgt Walter Ridings W187932 and it says on the
airgraph 1005 Maintenance coy No 4 docks group remef. The airgraph
was numbered 243 if that is of any significance. I would be very
grateful for any information no matter how small. |
| Email: |
geraldinerobertson@hotmail.com |
Tuesday
February 24th 2004
| From: |
Edward Deringer |
| Subject: |
Gnr E Deringer at
School of Artillery (1946-1948) |
| Message: |
I am looking for any
ex service men at the time who were serving with me, especially
Duncan McFarland . the name might be spelt a little wrong. I think
he lives in Scotland, he did at the time. |
| Email: |
Tomclarke2003@blueyonder.com |
Sunday
February 15th 2004
| From: |
Norman Baker |
| Subject: |
REME |
| Message: |
I served in Tel el
Kebir 1947-48, married in the garrison church in 1948, and in 12
Inf Workshop in Osnabruck 1952 1959 S/Sgt. Elect. Would be pleased
to hear from anyone that remembers me. |
| Email: |
normanbaker@sstowmarket.freeserve.com.uk |
Saturday
February 14th 2004
| From: |
Debbie Wallace
Babineau |
| Subject: |
Chris Wallace in
Iraq |
| Message: |
HI, Just wondering if
there is some way to contact service personnel in Iraq. I have
cousin Chris, Army 5th infantry I believe. |
| Email: |
debbiewawa@aol.com |
Saturday
February 14th 2004
| From: |
Bev Mincher |
| Subject: |
Looking for Brian
Mincher |
| Message: |
I am looking for my
husband's father Brian Mincher. Joined Army late 1959 Early 1960.
All I know is that he was a Private in the Royal Army Corps and a
mechanic in the REME. Certain he was in Sennelager. Left about
1968/69. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
| Email: |
Bmincher7@aol.com |
Saturday
February 14th 2004
| From: |
Jim Davies |
| Subject: |
REME |
| Message: |
Sgt John and Sylvia
Linkin, last heard of in Cambridgeshire, a TA Officer, I would
like to get back in touch. We were both at the workshop in
Bielefeld in the late 70s. I am now a Chiropodist, my tel/fax is
01244 316047 |
| Email: |
jimfootgwentalk@aol.com.uk |
Saturday
February 14th 2004
| From: |
Bill Avery |
| Subject: |
78 Coy RASC Korean
War |
| Message: |
I did my National
Service as a Driver (Service Number T/22653299) for 78 Coy RASC in
Korea from April 1952 to April 1954. After some initial training
at Aldershot, the majority of my training was at Yeovilton in
Somerset. We sailed out to Korea on the Empire Asturias (?),
arriving first of at Kure in Japan after about six weeks sailing.
After arriving in Pusan in Korea we were transported up to Inchon
to pick up our lorries. I had a Bedford QL and we drove in convoy
to Middle School in Seoul where we were stationed for the duration
of our service. I was assigned to the 29th Brigade and transported
munitions, supplies and personal to them. After completing my
service I spent two weeks in Britcom General Hospital in Kure,
before disembarking on the Empire Windrush. Some of us got off the
Windrush at Singapore because of engine problems. The Windrush
later had an explosion in the Engine Room and sank. We completed
our return journey on the Empire Orwell to Southampton. My memory
is not too good now and I would be interested if anyone has any
recollections of these events, or remembers serving with me. I
also have a couple of photographs of the men I trained with at
Yeovilton, and of me stood in front of my Bedford QL in Korea is
anyone would like them.
Kind Regards,
Bill Alvey
Southport, Lancashire |
| Email: |
bill_alvey@hotmail.com |
Wednesday
February 11th 2004
| From: |
Sam Varty |
| Subject: |
REME |
| Message: |
REME 66-76. Anyone out
there remember me - I played rugby for REME BAOR. I also knew Ian
Mcarthur, OC 1 Para log pretty well. |
| Email: |
cliffordvarty@hotmail.com |
Saturday
February 7th 2004
| From: |
Jim Jordon |
| Subject: |
Royal Signals |
| Message: |
I started my time in
Egypt in January 1948, going to Ismailia, but the majority of the
time was spent at 3GHQ Fayid through to July 1949. For a
nostalgias trip I have often looked at web pages of the Canal
Zone, but most of the entries relate to a few years later, when
the trouble started. Is there anyone from my years who would like
to chat about those times? |
| Email: |
carnelian@fusemail.com |
Wednesday
January 28th 2004
| From: |
Geoffrey Clark |
| Subject: |
Terry Hoyland REME
Arborfield 1950-1952 |
| Message: |
I am looking for my
old pal Terry Hoyland who served with me in the REME during
1950-1952. He was from Barnsley/Hoyland in Yorkshire. I would
love to get in contact with him and would love to hear from
anybody who served with us - our REME Regiment of Aborfield,
Berkshire was attached to the Royal Hampshire Regiment. |
| Email: |
suzanne.king2@btopenworld.com |
Wednesday
January 28th 2004
| From: |
Jim Casey |
| Subject: |
MPSC |
| Message: |
Would like to contact
any of the Staff that I served with either at 50 MCE on the Treaty
Road prior to the troubles, or at the Civilian (Arab) Detainee
Camp next to the British War Cemetery on the left from the the
Moascar Rear Gate. Will answer alle-mails. |
| Email: |
taycas1@ozemail.com.au |
Wednesday
January 28th 2004
| From: |
Gordon Burden |
| Subject: |
16/5 Lancers |
| Message: |
I would love to hear
from anyone who remembers our Regiment winning the army cup at
Aldershot in 1959. I was lucky enough to play in that side and
remember every player that played. It was near the end of NS and
the side consisted of lads doing their NS. Email me if you
remember those days. |
| Email: |
gordon@burden56.fsnet.co.uk |
Tuesday
January 20th 2004
| From: |
Vim Sharma |
| Subject: |
REME |
| Message: |
Served from 81 until
86, Arborfield, 19plt, Borden, 3 RGJ, Celle, QDG, Saffron Walden,
Aldershot, Colchester, and Medicine Hat, Canada. Would love to
here from Chips ,Mike Day, Kevin Strong, Wiggy, Ged, Jeff Dixon,
Steve Cull, and all that knew me. |
| Email: |
vimsharmaca@yahoo.co.uk |
Tuesday
January 20th 2004
| From: |
D Moore |
| Subject: |
2nd & 16th Cdn Hosp
& 14th Field Ambulance Units |
| Message: |
I am trying to search
for my father's RCAMC in the 2nd & 16th Canadian General Hospital
Units and the 14th Field Ambulance Unit as a medic during 1943 -
1946. His name is Joseph James Albert Moore. |
| Email: |
mortician01@cuic.ca |
Tuesday
January 20th 2004
| From: |
Terry McDowell |
| Subject: |
74 AYT RASC/RCT |
| Message: |
Looking for Danny
Daniels my best man we both lived in flats in Ladysmith Barracks
Ashton U Lyne also Jimmy Meaney ex 13Coy RASC Germany also 74 AYT. |
| Email: |
terence6@btinternet.com |
Tuesday
January 20th 2004
| From: |
Ray Brown |
| Subject: |
Barrie Hunt - REME |
| Message: |
Looking for an old
mate, Barrie Hunt. He was a VM and we served together with RGJ in
Celle 69-71. He was later posted to Warminster but I lost contact
around 1976. Be grateful if anyone can point me in the right
direction. |
| Email: |
ray.brown4@ukonline.co.uk |
Sunday
January 18th 2004
| From: |
Yves Pedneault RCEME |
| Subject: |
Looking for REME
friend |
| Message: |
I am retired RCEME and
looking for Major (retired) A (Archie) H Taylor, REME who served
in Borden, Ontario Canada 1980-83. God Bless you All! |
| Email: |
yncl@rogers.com |
Sunday
January 18th 2004
Saturday
January 17th 2004
| From: |
Art Bell (Dinger) |
| Subject: |
LAD REME Att 26 Fld
Reg RA (54-56) |
| Message: |
I look frequently for
signs of life (Geneifa, Egypt) of that era. Did I imagine it or
was my old mucca Mac (J McNally) an aberration from a hazy past.
To anyone else who may remember me from way back would be pleased
to reminisce. Good Luck to you all.
Art, if you read
this message please provide another email address - the one
below is not recognised (webmaster) |
| Email: |
arthurebell |
Thursday
January 15th 2004
| From: |
Roy Jones |
| Subject: |
REME |
| Message: |
Would like to contact
anyone who served with me at AAS Arborfield D Coy in Intake 46B or
anyone who remembers from Gibraltar, Tripoli, Tidworth or
Dortmund. |
| Email: |
royjones1932@aol.com |
Thursday
January 15th 2004
| From: |
Albert Carter |
| Subject: |
79th Armoured Div |
| Message: |
Contact anyone that
was in Germany end of WW2 1945 and its disbandment and return to
UK to reform as S.A.D.E. in Suffolk - then on to Tidworth 1947.
Name of the town or village in Germany that was the last HQ of the
Division? |
| Email: |
albertcarter@aol.com |
Wednesday
January 14th 2004
| From: |
Lawrence "Hughie"
Green |
| Subject: |
Lancashire
Fusiliers |
| Message: |
Looking for old
Fusilier mates who served between 1953-1956, Bates, Ince, Cross,
Appleby, Yates, if you know of them can you please contact me. |
| Email: |
tomlynnedaisy@ntlworld.com |
Wednesday
January 14th 2004
| From: |
Richard Jeffrey Evans
(Ianto) |
| Subject: |
22 Heavey Workshops
MT Section 1945/47 Hamburgh |
| Message: |
Does any one remember
me at Finkenwerder. I was a Cpl in the MT Section. If so, can you
contact me by email or telephone 01743 240315. All the best, Jeff
Evans. |
| Email: |
jeffprim@evans642.fsnet.co.uk |
Thursday
January 8th 2004
| From: |
Wendy Turnbull |
| Subject: |
Royal Signals -
Reginald Evans |
| Message: |
I am looking for
anybody that remembers my Dad. I am trying to trace his medals
which he gave to a friend when he left the Army in 1963. He served
in Malaya, Italy and Palestine as well as BAOR. I have one medal
of his that I cannot identify. Any help of information would be
appreciated. |
| Email: |
wendykev@supanet.com |
Friday
January 2nd 2004
| From: |
Eddie Musgrove |
| Subject: |
REME
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| Message: |
Trying to locate Roger
Brooker who was my Q when I was the LAD B Company Royals (Blues &
Royals) and then later was captain with FRG & Armoured in Fally in
the early 70's. Would love to hear from anyone who knows where he
is. |
| Email: |
eddie.musgrove@halliburton.com |
Thursday
January 1st 2004
| From: |
Pete (Brummie)
Arblaster |
| Subject: |
REME
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| Message: |
Blandford,1950, then
Sheringham, Weyborne, Stiffkey on LAD until 1952. Any others out
there? |
| Email: |
petethefeetarbowg@supanet.com |
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