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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 2005 through to September 2005

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Friday September 30th 2005

From: Angela Hamilton
Subject: Thomas Hamilton 23527509
Message: Looking for any information on Thomas Hamilton from Glasgow that served in Cyrus from 1957-1960. He had a brother Gordon.
Email: angela.hamilton@bigpond.com

Friday September 30th 2005

From: Alan Moody
Subject: REME
Message: I joined REME 1972, 16 platoon, then to 2nd field LAD RA Deilghofen, Iserlohn. Looking for anybody from the good old days. Anybody out there?
Email: Alan@agmbuildingsves.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday September 24th 2005

From: Sylvia Pope -  nee Vivash
Subject: Longmore Camp 1960-1965
Message: We moved to Longmoor Camp in 1960 and lived at 6 Union Rise. My father was in the Roal Engineers and worked in the stores. His name is Stan Vivash. I am looking for anyone that knew us. Also photos of Longmoor Camp. Sincerely, Sylvia Pope.
Email: popesk@internode.on.net

Thursday September 15th 2005

From: Ron Francis - Cfn Ret
Subject: REME
Message: I would like to contact Cpl. Mike Buckingham last seen at Lydd Camp, Kent 1955. In fact any of the lads who would like a chat about AACS of TI. 1954/55. This is an email update to previous message.
Email: beavering2002@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday September 3rd 2005

From: Steve Devers
Subject: REME
Message: Anybody remember me? Was in REME from Sep 1957-Jan 1980.  I am now living in Florida and typing this while hurricane 'Katrina' is here.
Email: stdevs@hotmail.com

Monday August 29th 2005

From: Nigel (Paddy/Irish) McCullough 24505994
Subject: REME - looking for Billy Scott
Message: Hi, I'm ex REME, now living in Venezuela for my sins. I'm an ex ECE and I wonder if anyone knows the whereabouts of Billy Scott. ( Cerca de 1975 - 2000, I'm guessing). Any information would be great!
Email: nmc994@hotmail.com

Saturday August 13th 2005

From: Diana Rose Hammond
Subject: RAMC George Freeman
Message: Anyone who may have known George who is my father. He was in Egypt in 1948 in Cairo.
Email: DRHammond@bigpond.com.au

Friday August 12th 2005

From: David Taylor
Subject: REME
Message: Looking for ex REME officer John Francis Lynch married to Joy, son Stuart - daughter Julie Ann. David and Gina Taylor would love to hear from you. Tel: 01253 628585.
Email: No email address provided

Friday August 12th 2005

From: Jim Wilberforce
Subject: REME
Message: Would like to hear from anyone who was in 3 Inf W/Shops Shandur and  Fanara, Egypt, and Limassol, Cyprus - 1954 to 1956. Camps I was in for basic training in 1953 were Blandford, Barton Stacey, Bordon.
Email: james@jwilberforce3.wanadoo.co.uk

Sunday August 7th 2005

From: 23384909 Alan Churchill (Cfn)
Subject: REME 1957-1959 N/S
Message: 1957-1959 Intake No5707
1 Trg Bn C. Company  Platoon Blandford
18 Com Wksp Bovington
51 Inf Wksp Cyprus Dhekelia
Nickname (Winston)
Email: jeanalan@stoford28.freeserve.co.uk

Friday August 5th 2005

From: Kevin Leonard (Leo)
Subject: REME
Message: Interested to hear from anyone who remembers me from AAC Aborfield (74C intake, A Company), 1 Field Workshops FRG (76-78) and 5 Armoured Workshops FRG, Soest (78-79). 
Email: kevdav22@aol.com

Friday August 5th 2005

From: Kevin Gray
Subject: Search for my Grandfather
Message: I am searching for my grandfather. His name is Frank Jones. He has been in Singapore in the year of 1953 REME. Today maybe living in Liverpool. If anyone heard anything please let me know.
Email: junk-food@hotmail.com

Tuesday August 2nd 2005

From: Julie Taylor
Subject: Palestine Police
Message: Hi, I'm interested in hearing from anyone who served with the PP during Jan 1946 - May 1947. Especially anybody who may have knew or perhaps still knows Douglas Kenneally (British Constable 837). Any help or slightest information received will be invaluable.
Email: jet2000uk@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday July 31st 2005

From: Sandi McIntyre
Subject: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves WW2
Message: Hello:  I'm looking for information on Joseph Samuel Southall from Willenhall, England killed July 11,1943 in a training accident???  Joseph was a pilot Sergeant also killed with him was a my cousin  George Maxwell Schurman - Royal Canadian Air Force from Winnipeg, Canada.  Believe they were stationed at South Cerney, England.  Schurman also a pilot officer.  Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks - Sandi  USA.
Email: nanapapapapanana@yahoo.com

Friday July 29th 2005

From: Dai Buckler
Subject: Centurion Qualified Rechy Mech REME
Message: A shout for a bit of help! I'm currently assisting a friend to restore a Cent Arv Mk2. We would like the assistance and experience of a Cent Arv qualified Rech Mech to explain the operation of the winch and earth anchor.  The Cent is in the South Wales area so a local lad would be great though all assistance appreciated.
Email: bat-dm2e15@dpa.mod.uk

Thursday July 28th 2005

From: Karyn Elefante, Claudya Elefante, Chris Bolinger
Subject: SFC Richard Turnbow
Message: Hi Dad, We just wanted to let you know that we Salute you! You are the best dad that a kid could ever have. You serve our country with pride, honour and dignity. We are here waiting for your return. We love you and we miss you very much. We can't wait to go fishing and bowling with you again. Take care. Oh! and Mom misses you a whole lot too...
Email: KCluvs2bowl@yahoo.com

Monday July 25th 2005

From: John Pocock
Subject: REME
Message: Served out in Egypt in 1952-3. Was stationed at Moascar Garrison all of that time. Does anyone remember our Xmas party held in the barrack room in 1952? Lost the names but got the photos if anyone thinks they remember me.
Email: johnpbox@aol.com

Monday July 25th 2005

From: Elwyn Price
Subject: 138 Static Workshop REME 1948
Message: Hello, I am trying to contact anyone who may have had contact with my father Cfn Mervyn Glyn Price serving in Klagenfurt in 1948. He would probably have been known as Glyn or Taffy.
Email: lelwyn.price@tesco.net

Wednesday July 20th 2005

From: Les (Brummie) Davies
Subject: REME
Message: Any old muckers out there from LAD 8th RTR 1956-57. Like to get in touch with Sam (Scouse) Henderson, Mal Cunningham and Brian Goodie. Anyone who knew me from my NS days. Also relatives of Roger Sykes (REME) Deceased.
Email: lesdavies@lad8081.fsnet.co.uk

Sunday July 17th 2005

From: Tom Burden
Subject: REME TTU Attch 2 Base Wksp Tei-El-Kabir
Message: Please help me, my house was burgled a few years ago and among the items stolen was my photograph album which I made up during my service. I'm asking if anybody knows me or served in the area 1954/55 or 1 Base Wksps, Tripoli could please contact me. Thank you......Tom Burden.
Tom, could you please confirm your email address - webmaster.
Email: Tom Burden@blueyonder.com

Saturday July 16th 2005

From: Gerry Richardson
Subject: Royal Signals
Message: Trying to locate Mac and Denise Stockley - neighbours in Osnabruk. I believe he was a REME Tech but I am not sure of the detachment/workshop he was in. Possibly living in Birmingham. Our daughter Paula was a great friend of their son Robert, our son Mark used to baby-sit for them. Contact or pointers appreciated.
Email: gerry.richardson@ntlworld.com

Saturday July 6th 2005

From: Cithrah Niyel
Subject: Ronald William Pearce AKA 'Jack'
Message: I am searching for even the smallest bit of information on my brother's father, Ronald William Pearce, aka "Jack", who was killed on May 16,1945 when the plane he was in crashed in Wales. Ronald grew up in Botesdale, Suffolk, England. His parents were Arthur and Florence Pearce. As far as we know, there are only a few relatives left that could have any information about Ronald. We would love a picture of him.
Email: cithrah@netscape.net

Thursday July 14th 2005

From: Hampton. Jim.
Subject: A Coy RAOC 5 BOD TEK
Message: Served 1950/51. Would love to chat to anyone. Remember the REME 21 Cinema, much used, also A COY Pool and and the poor 'Pinkies'.
Email: james.hampton1@ntlworld.com

Wednesday July 13th 2005

From: Geordie Ord
Subject: Friends
Message: Like to contact Bill & Miriam Paterson - Losekestrasse, Sennelager 1966/7. Contact by email.
Email: annord41@hotmail.com

Sunday July 3rd 2005

From: Brian Elder
Subject: REME
Message: Gibraltar Jan 51/Dec 53. Governors Cottage Camp/St Jago`s Barracks (att RAOC)/Governors Cottage Camp. Would like any old mates to contact.
Email: margeldr@aol.com

 

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