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Message Board 2006 - Jul/Sep

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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 2006 through to end of September 2006

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Thursday September 21st 2006

From: Harold Dursley
Subject: REME Attached RA Fort Siloso 1948
Message: Are George Mason or ? Schultz (REME) still around? I would also like to locate the name of the W.O. Arm/Art R.A. who taught us so much about 6 inch guns.
Email: harold.dursley@talktalk.net

Wednesday September 20th 2006

From: Kirsty Gardner
Subject: REME
Message: I am trying to Trace a SGT William Coupland (may have been known as Bill or Wally) for my Aunt, Maureen Brownlie. He was last seen by her prior to the Falklands Conflict. She would greatly love to hear from him, if he is still alive he would be in his sixties or early seventies by now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Email: kirstygardner8@hotmail.com

Tuesday September 12th 2006

From: Geoff Mansfield
Subject: Les Kehoe (Keogh) REME
Message: Les Kehoe was a VM at Middle Wallop, Army Air Corps Centre, 1964/65. He was lead guitarist for our group "The Duty Crew" before being posted to Germany. His presence is required at a group revival performance to mark the 50 th anniversary of the Army Air Corps. Please call 07971202246 or 01494 714875 or email me, Geoff Mansfield.
Email: clockmansfield@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday September 5th 2006

From: Margaret Anne
Subject: Longmoor Camp
Message: I was wondering if anyone out there has a picture or two of Longmoor Camp, taken during 1948 to 1962? My father was stationed at Longmoor during that period, and my sister and I were both born in the camp. Me at 9 Wilton Quarters, my sister at 4 Baden Powell. My father was Charles Fahy and he operated the crane. I would be more than happy to pay for any copies of pictures taken during that period. Many thanks.
Email: Millenniumwhispa@aol.com

Saturday September 2nd 2006

From: Nigel Ritchie
Subject: 11 Armd Wksp Soest REME
Message: Anybody out there remember me at all. Please feel free to email.
Email: nigwels.webpage@ntlworld.com
Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie/

Wednesday August 30th 2006

From: Gail Price
Subject: Canadian Scottish
Message: Am looking for information on James Stenhouse Gibson AKA Jimmy Gibson, who was an Ack-Ack gunner in the Plymouth area during 1940-43. Asking for his grandson, David Price.
Email: egailprice@shaw.ca

Wednesday August 23rd 2006

From: Tony Gazzaniga (Gaz)
Subject: REME LAD 5 Coy RASC Krefeld 54/57
Message: Having an annual get together September. Any interest call 01883 744397 evenings or email below daytime.
Email: Tony.Gazzaniga@MKMV.com

Tuesday August 15th 2006

From: Sylvia Pope - nee Vivash
Subject: Longmoor Camp 1961 to 1964
Message: I am trying to find old friends from Longmoor when we were there from 1961 to 64. The friends I am looking for are Christine Parsons, Jackie Stevens, Lyn Kime, Sue Taylar. We went to the same school as well in Peterfield. We use to live at 6 Union Rice, Longmoor and my dad was Staff Sergeant Vivash. Regards, Sylvia.
Email: popesk@internode.on.net

Tuesday August 15th 2006

From: Norrie 'Jock' Reid
Subject: Old REME Pals
Message: I would like to hear from anyone I served with during my time in the REME. I joined in April 76. After basic training at Aborfield, I went to Bordon until Feb 77 when I was posted to 1Fld Wksp, Bielefeld. Then to Sennelager with the Scots DGs until I left in 82. I also did my 1st class course, VMA13 at Bordon. Anyone out there remember me get in touch.
Email: norrie@reid776.freeserve.co.uk
Unable to send or receive emails at the moment

Tuesday August 15th 2006

From: David Chambers
Subject: Bob Chambers - REME
Message: Anyone know my dad. He passed out at Blanford in 1953. He served in Aden, Hong Kong and other places.  Robert Bewicke Chambers born 1935 Newcastle.
Email: dave3376@hotmail.com
Web: www.chambersbros-motorcycles.co.uk

Tuesday August 15th 2006

From: Gordon Bailey (Bill)
Subject: REME
Message: Hello, hope to jog a few memories. Best job in the Army - Recy Mech? Started at Depot Apr 64. SEME  64-66. School of Infantry 66-68. 13th/18th Royal Hussars 68-71 UK/BAOR. Anzuk Area Wskps 71-74 Singapore. 5 Fd Wskps 74-76 BAOR. 15/19 Royal Hussars 76-77 Cyprus. I'd like to hear from anybody that knows me.
Email: gordonbailey@mary12.wanadoo.co.uk

Friday July 7th 2006

From: Lynette Dewhurst
Subject: 7th Armoured Brigade - Desert Rats
Message: I am trying to trace anybody who knew my grandfather William Cowling. All I know was that he belonged to the 7th Armoured Brigade and fought Rommel. He possibly could have been in the signal squadron or a vehicle driver. I have one photograph but there are no regiment badges shown which I can forward. I would be grateful for any help and information.
Email: lynettedewhurst@yahoo.co.uk

Friday July 7th 2006

From: Barry James Beech
Subject: REME Recy Mech
Message: Enlisted 1958, BOAR Paderborn, 1960 Kenya, Gil Gil, Kuwait, Demobbed 64.
Email: bazzandjo@optusnet.com.au

Saturday July 1st 2006

From: Geordie Ord
Subject: REME
Message: Like to hear from Jock Ried, Jock Mcdonald and anyone from 27 Comd.Wksp REME Warminster - 1960s.
Email: annord41@hotmail.com

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